(2025-02-03). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-02-03). Tribute to Tapan Bose (8 Jun 1946 — 30 Jan 2025): Documentary Filmmaker, Rights & Peace Activist, Writer and Public Intellectual. transcend.org Despite his fame, impactful and life-long activism, and standing among activists, members of the South Asian intelligentsia and state functionaries, Tapan was such a grounded and down-to-earth person. He mentored younger generations of activists and rights defenders across South Asia.
(2025-02-03). Algeria: Arbitrary Travel Bans Against Critics. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An Air Algerie plane sits on the tarmac of the Houari Boumediene airport in Algiers, Algeria, December 6, 2020. | © 2020 Fateh Guidoum/AP Photo | (Beirut) — Algerian authorities have increasingly used arbitrary travel bans to retaliate against perceived critics, Human Rights Watch and MENA Rights Group said today. The authorities should lift the arbitrary bans and stop using them as a tool to repress dissent.Algerian authorities have used travel bans to arbitrarily target civil society activists, opposition party leaders, journalists, union supporters, and others deemed criti…
(2025-02-03). Palestine Action start applying heat to yet ANOTHER genocide-complicit company. thecanary.co On Monday 3 February, Palestine Action targeted yet another new firm complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza — this time, a well-known household name. Palestine Action: Biffa now in its sights Overnight, activists from Palestine Action Scotland targeted the Glasgow and Edinburgh premises of Biffa Limited: They smashed windows, spray-painted 'Drop Leonardo', and covered the sites …
(2025-02-03). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-02-03). Palestine protesters show up disgraced University of Bristol in an illuminating way. thecanary.co Palestine campaigners have thrown a spotlight — almost quite literally — on the University of Bristol's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Bristol Palestine protesters shine a light on university's complicity in Gaza genocide On the opening weekend (Friday 31 January — Sunday 2 February) of Bristol Light Festival 2025, activists hijacked the iconic 215ft …
(2025-02-03). Family of slain activist accuses Lebanon judge of halting probe. newarab.com 
The widow of slain Lebanese intellectual A secular activist from a Shia Muslim family, 58-year-old Slim was found shot dead in his car in south Lebanon on February 4, 2021, a day after his family reported him missing. | His family has said Hezbollah had thr…
(2025-02-03). Appalachian Activists Reclaim and Rewild Land Slated as Site for New Prison. truthout.org On a freezing cold Wednesday afternoon in eastern Kentucky, Taysha DeVaughan joined a small gathering at the foot of a reclaimed strip mine to celebrate a homecoming. "It's a return of an ancestor," DeVaughan said. "It's a return of a relative." That relative was the land they stood on, part of a tract slated for a federal penitentiary that many in the crowd consider another injustice in a… |
(2025-02-03). Bison, not prison: Activists buy a prison site to rewild the land. grist.org 
On a freezing cold Wednesday afternoon in eastern Kentucky, Taysha DeVaughan joined a small gathering at the foot of a reclaimed strip mine to celebrate a homecoming. "It's a return of an ancestor," DeVaughan said. "It's a return of a relative." | That relative was the land they stood on, part of a tract slated for a federal penitentiary that many in the crowd consider another injustice in a region riddled with them. The mine shut down years ago, but the site, near the town of Roxana, still bears the scars of extraction. DeVaughan, an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, joined some two dozen people on Janu…
(2025-02-03). Suella Braverman spent thousands of public money on media training while Home Secretary. leftfootforward.org Suella Braverman spent over £23,000 of public money on media and voice training while she was Home Secretary, before being sacked for controversial comments in the media. | The former Home Secretary was sacked in November 2023 after making unauthorised comments in the media accusing police of being more lenient towards pro-Palestinian activists than right-wing and nationalist protesters. | Before being sacked, Braverman also made comments on social media about homelesness being a "lifestyle choice". | Newly published Home Office figures revealed that the department spent £23,688 on media and voice…
(2025-02-03). Iran detains political activist who criticised the ruling system. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). GB News' arguments on Brexit, borders and Trump taken apart by Labour activists. leftfootforward.org Businesses are drowning in red-tape, with £7bn in costs from additional customs administration and at least £10bn in lost trade, with exports dropping by 30% as a result of Brexit…
(2025-02-03). Settler Colonialism: 'It Ends With Us' In Palestine And Israel. popularresistance.org My birth emerged from European capitalism's fascistic catastrophe in the 1920s—1940s. That catastrophe also produced Israel's experiment with settler colonialism in Palestine. This article refers to both these incidents to analyze the current Palestine-Israel catastrophe. | My reasons or qualifications to write such an article start with the fact that my maternal grandmother and grandfather were killed at the Nazis' Mauthausen concentration camp. My father's sister was killed in Auschwitz. My mother and her sister spent years in different concentration camps. Because of these events, my parents fled Europe…
(2025-02-03). Cloud Capital vs AI: DeepSeek, Technofeudalism, Capitalism, and the New Cold War. transcend.org 28 Jan 2025 | Yanis Varoufakis delves into the seismic developments of January 2025, spotlighting the transformative impact of DeepSeek—a groundbreaking Chinese AI company that has sent shockwaves through the global tech and financial landscapes.
(2025-02-03). US Capitalism just Got a Black Eye. transcend.org 27 Jan 2025 – The Story behind Today's Stock Market Tank – Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Google became too big, fat, and musclebound for innovation. Instead of invention, they specialized in marginal improvements. China's DeepSeek came up with more advanced AI than all US Big Tech companies.
(2025-02-03). AI Going DeepSeek. transcend.org 28 Jan 2025 – DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, released a model called R1 comparable to OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta, but at a radically lower cost. What are the consequences and the possibilities in comparison to the capitalist version of AI?>
(2025-02-03). JAVIER MILEI 2025. lefteast.org 
Former Argentinian President Cristina Kirchner and Javier Milei at the latter's inauguration, 2023. Photo: Prensa del Senado de la Nación Argentina. | 'Rothbardian'? 'Paleolibertarian'? 'Anarchocapitalist'? That's a lot of deviant terminology to unpack. These labels place Javier…
(2025-02-03). New Syrian Resistance Begins Operations Against Israeli Occupation. popularresistance.org A newly formed Syrian resistance faction, calling itself the Islamic Resistance Front in Syria (IRFS), has claimed responsibility for an attack on 31 January against Israeli occupation forces in the southern governorate of Quneitra. | With this attack, the new resistance group announced the start of its operations "against the Israeli enemy alongside our operations against the terrorist gangs of Julani," referring to self-appointed transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa — the former deputy commander of ISIS and founder of Al-Qaeda in Syria.
(2025-02-03). Gaza genocide: Death toll rises to nearly 62,000 as thousands of missing declared dead. presstv.ir The government media office in the Gaza Strip has raised to 61,709 the death toll from Israel's genocidal war on the besieged territory.
(2025-02-03). Israeli Colonizers Pump Sewage Into Palestinian Lands In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Sunday evening, several illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers invaded Palestinian agricultural lands in Kisan village, east of the West Bank city of Bethlehem, and pumped sewage water. Ahmad Ghazal, the secretary of the Fateh movement in Kisan, stated that the colonizers came from the nearby illegal Ibei HaNahal colony, which was built on stolen Palestinian …
(2025-02-03). Freed Palestinians bear signs of torture, starvation by Israel. newarab.com 
Dozens of As part of the agreement between Hamas and Israel, 183 Palestinians were freed from Israeli jails on Saturday. | Dressed in stained grey prison uniforms, many appeared frail and exhausted as they arriv…
(2025-02-03). Israeli forces blow up dozens of houses in Jenin's West Bank. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Israeli forces fatally shoot Palestinian youth in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces have shot dead a young Palestinian man during a raid on the al-Arroub refugee camp in the West Bank.
(2025-02-03). Hundreds of thousands demonstrate across Germany against promotion of the fascist AfD. wsws.org The decision in Germany's parliament to allow the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to secure a majority with its votes has triggered a political earthquake. Hundreds of thousands of people have since taken to the streets to protest against the return of fascism.
(2025-02-03). The Western Way of Genocide. indybay.org What is lacking is not knowledge — our perfidy and Israel's is part of the historical record — but the courage to name our darkness and repent. This willful blindness and historical amnesia, this refusal to be accountable to the rule of law, this belief that we have a right to use industrial violence to exert our will marks the start, not the end, of campaigns of mass slaughter by the Global North against the world's growing legions of the poor and the vulnerable.
(2025-02-03). Panama: Self-Determination And National Popular Unity. popularresistance.org The peoples have the right to decide their own collective destiny as established by the Bandung Conference in 1955 and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966, which was not gratuitous but a product of the struggle of the peripheral countries for their decolonization. Amid this reality, the United States never gave up extending the Monroe Doctrine to the present day. Making the situation worse, imperial irredentism becomes explicit with President Donald Trump. The Panamanian people's distrust of the political elite at this juncture is being reproduced in the collective imagination in a ma…
(2025-02-03). Israel defence chief threatens freed Palestinian detainee. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz took to social media on Thursday to threaten a former Palestinian detainee with reincarceration after the man was released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. | Katz's post on X targeted "One mistake and you're going to meet old friends," Katz
(2025-02-03). The Fragile Ceasefire: Gaza Tribunal More Relevant. transcend.org 30 Jan 2025 – My latest attempt to express support for the Gaza Tribunal Project seeking civil society enforcement of international law given the neutering of the global normative order.
(2025-02-03). Russia Normalises Terrorist, Ethnic Cleansing Junta in Damascus. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley A lone official photograph shows Syria's new leader Ahmed Al Sharaa (right) and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov posing for a picture during their meeting in Damascus — 29th January 2025. According to my sources, the Belarus delegation ( led by Foreign Minister Maxim Vladimirovich Ryzhenkov ) that headed to Damascus on…
(2025-02-03). Iranian Top Military Advisor: Hezbollah Advances Toward Victory as US and Israeli Enemy Face Strategic Setbacks. english.almanar.com.lb General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the senior advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran for Armed Forces Affairs, stated that Hezbollah's trajectory across Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria is advancing toward victory. Speaking at a ceremony commemorating the birth of Imam Hussein (PBUH), General Safavi discussed the shifting dynamics in the region and stressed the failure of …
(2025-02-03). Iran Hopes for Formation of Inclusive Government in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran would respect any Syrian government backed by the people of Syria, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, expressing hope that the next government in the Arab country would represent all segments of society.
(2025-02-03). UAW pushes through ratification of Detroit Axle contract based on cherry-picked "highlights" wsws.org The UAW reported Saturday that the 400 workers at the Daimler Truck Detroit Axle plant had voted to ratify a new agreement while releasing scant details of the contract.
(2025-02-03). Israeli Finance Minster Smotrich backs Saudi normalization, unless it includes Palestinian state. haaretz.com Smotrich said during a party meeting that he would support Israel normalizing ties with Saudi Arabia on the condition that it is based 'on truth, not lies suggesting that Arabs have national rights in the Land of Israel'…
(2025-02-03). Call for action to stop atrocious crimes and grave human rights violations in Sudan. fidh.org
(2025-02-03). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2025-02-03). Taiwan Executes First Prisoner in Five Years. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of the Taiwan Constitutional Court hold a press conference after the ruling on the constitutionality of the death penalty in a case brought by people currently on death row, in Taipei, Taiwan, September 20, 2024. | © 2024 Ann Wang/Reuters…
(2025-02-03). Gershwin centennial concert at University of Michigan highlights composer's extraordinary range. wsws.org The concert as a whole demonstrated the astonishing range of George Gershwin's music—from the Broadway musical stage to the concert hall to the opera house (Porgy and Bess)—fusing blues and jazz rhythms with popular melodies and the late romantic classical tradition. It was music at once popular and uplifting, and profoundly democratic in its impulses and intentions.
(2025-02-03). Israeli forces withdraw from several key occupied points in south Syria: Reports. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's forces reportedly withdraw from several spots in the southwestern Syrian province of Quneitra.
(2025-02-03). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #629. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "All other aspects and characteristics of science can be understood directly when we understand that observation is the ultimate and final judge of the truth of an idea." — Richard Feynman, The Meaning of It All: Thoughts of a Citizen-Scientist (1998)…
(2025-02-03). Western-Imposed Ahmed Al-Sharaa Al Qaeda Regime Seeks to Disappear Syria's Pluralist, Multi-Ethnic, Multi-Religious Identity. globalresearch.ca The following video from Maaloula, 2019 offers important insights into what is happening today in Syria beneath the imposed regime of Western-supported al Qaeda. The speaker notes that when the terrorists attacked Maaloula in 2013 "their vision and mission was …
(2025-02-03). Kazakhstan: Founder of Satirical Instagram Account Arrested. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Temirlan Ensebek talks to reporters outside a police station in Almaty, Kazakhstan on May 15, 2021. | © 2021 RFE/RL | (Berlin, February 3, 2025) — Authorities in Kazakhstan should immediately drop criminal charges brought against a blogger who operates a satirical Instagram account and release him from pretrial detention, Human Rights Watch said today.The blogger, Temirlan Ensebek, 29, manages the satirical Instagram account Qaznews24. Police arrested him on January 17, 2025, and searched his home. On January 18, an Almaty court approved his pretrial detention for two months…
(2025-02-03). DeepSeek: How a small Chinese AI company is shaking up US tech heavyweights. independent.co.ug 
The company has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI models ANALYSIS | TONGLIANG LIU | Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI models that can compete with cutting-edge products from US companies such as OpenAI and …
(2025-02-03). Petro insists Colombia won't accept chained deportees from US. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro insisted on Saturday that his government will refuse US deportation flights that violate the human rights of Colombian migrants. In an interview with US television network…
(2025-02-03). Cambodia: Denial of entry and harassment of British journalist Gerald Flynn. fidh.org
(2025-02-03). Egyptian newspaper highlights Cuba's struggle for independence. plenglish.com Cairo, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Al Ahram newspaper highlighted on Monday the struggle of the Cuban people against the United States' aggressive policies, including the economic, financial, and commercial blockade it has imposed for more than six decades.
(2025-02-03). Ethiopia: Defend and strengthen the human rights movement against erosion! fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Agasint Torture (OMCT), under the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express deep concern over the escalating political tensions and ongoing conflicts in Ethiopia.
23 January 2025. The undersigned African civil society organisations (CSOs) and various international non-governmental organisations urgently express our deep concern (…) | – |
(2025-02-03). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-02-03). Clearing the Gaza Strip of Rubble and Palestinians. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca President Trump's more than 50 executive orders are being implemented. We take stock of some of them. | Deportation flights of US migrants. The flights to various countries in Latin America are carried out by military cargo planes. The president of …
(2025-02-03). China to file lawsuit against latest tariffs. ecns.cn China will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization and take necessary countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests, the Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday after the United States announced it would impose 10 percent additional tariffs on goods from China.
(2025-02-03). Trump's proposal to "clear out" Gaza a crime against humanity. cpusa.org 
The Communist Party USA unequivocally condemns the illegal, inhumane, and monstrous proposal by President Trump to "clear out" the population of the Gaza Strip. | Trump's suggestion that the Palestinian population should be removed from Gaza and "absorbed" by Egypt and Jordan is a blatant call for population transfer. The United States, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt are all signatories to the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), both of which categorically declare forced population transfers illegal. Additionally, the U.S., Jordan, and Egypt are signatories…
(2025-02-03). Europà§ische Union erleichtert Sklavenhandel in Nordafrika. globalresearch.ca Angesichts der abscheulichen Kolonialgeschichte Europas und der immer grà∂àüer werdenden Tyrannei der heutigen Europà§ischen Union (EU), ist es wenig àºberraschend, dass die EU den Sklavenhandel in Nordafrika erleichtert, vor allem durch die Zerstà∂rung des heutigen chaotischen Libyens, verursacht von Frankreichs …
(2025-02-03). 'The A&E Crisis Shows How the NHS Is Getting Worse and the Government Has No Real Plans to Fix It'. bylinetimes.com 
The dramatic and televisual nature of long waits, overcrowding, trolleys in corridors and cupboards, queuing ambulances and harrowing stories from patients, their families and A&E staff are an endlessly repeating staple of news reporting about the However, the root causes lie outside A&E itself in the wider health and social care system. They result from years of harmful policy decisions or complacent inaction over several parliaments. | What happens in A&E is a prominent shop window into the current state…
(2025-02-03). Communities urged to help keep public assets safe. sanews.gov.za Communities urged to help keep public assets safe | Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is on a drive to curb the ongoing vandalism crisis that is crippling the metro's electricity infrastructure, which has cost millions of rands in repairs. | The municipality has now launched an education and awareness campaign aimed at addressing vandalism. The metro's Electricity and Energy Portfolio Head, Ziyanda Mnqokoyi, said after three major incidents of vandalism in January alone, it is evident that the vandalism of the metro's electricity infrastructure has reached crisis levels, leaving communities severely impacted by th…
(2025-02-03). Two crashes put the crisis of air traffic controller staffing in the spotlight. wsws.org Poor air traffic controller staffing continues after decades of inaction and outright malicious action by the FAA and NATCA.
(2025-02-03). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-02-03). Tense calm, fears for the future in DRC's Goma a week after M23 takeover. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of IDPs are leaving and routine is tentatively returning, as residents hope for peace despite crisis.
(2025-02-03). The US' Coercion Of Panama Over The Canal Presages Impending Military Tensions With China. thealtworld.com The US wants to preemptively neutralize as many of the means as possible through which China could asymmetrically respond to this scenario in plausibly deniable ways such as by having its company that controls port facilities on both sides of the canal shut down transit in the event of a crisis. | Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino
(2025-02-03). Agriculture Department Web Managers Ordered to Remove Climate Change From Sites. truthout.org Website managers from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have ordered staff at multiple agencies to alter or remove pages on their websites that include discussion of the climate crisis, a move that will affect dozens of programs across the department. Among the programs affected by the changes will be the U.S. Forest Service, which previously included a page on their website… |
(2025-02-03). In the West Bank, Another 'Gaza Genocide' Unfolds. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle's Palestine Correspondent Israel, in collusion with the Palestinian Authority, is executing a coordinated crackdown in the occupied West Bank that mirrors its war on Gaza, using military force, intelligence sharing, and systematic destruction to weaken resistance and expand territorial control. Forty-eight days into the Palestinian Authority's (PA) crackdown on the resistance in the occupied West…
(2025-02-03). Australia: Macquarie University Rank-and-File Committee members speak out in defence of Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah. wsws.org We urge educators and students at Macquarie and throughout the education sector to make statements opposing the victimisation of Abdel-Fattah, who has been falsely accused of antisemitism for opposing the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-02-03). Iran warns Israel seeking Gaza-style genocide in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Iran has called on the international community to stop Israel from repeating its genocide against Palestinians now in the West Bank.
(2025-02-03). Iran warns against spread of Israel's genocidal campaign to West Bank. presstv.ir Iran has condemned the crimes of Israel in the occupied West Bank that range from the killing of civilians to arbitrary arrests and the destruction of property.
(2025-02-03). The US fixation on the Gaza death toll is an admission of guilt. newarab.com 
Let me tell you a story. | By the spring of 2005, the world was well aware of the grave crimes being carried out in Darfur against the Black population at the hands of Arab Janjaweed militias, with arms, coordination, and air support provided by the Sudanese government. | Determining the death toll proved to be impossible given the limited access to the region. The attempts to generate an estimate are outlined in Darfur and the Crime of Genocide and detail the authors' efforts to create a model based on combining several sets of flawed survey data to reach a projected death toll between 300,000 and 400,000.
(2025-02-03). Congo's War: From Genocide to Living by Genocide. transcend.org 29 Jan 2025 – Rwanda ⚪ > the Israel of Africa – The Democratic Republic of Congo remains one of the most volatile regions in the world, plagued by persistent conflict, exploitation, and foreign interference.
(2025-02-03). Jewish protester fears police 'losing their humanity' amid ongoing pro-Palestine march fallout. thecanary.co After the aggressive policing against anti-genocide protesters in London on 18 January, the Canary spoke with Carolyn Gelenter, who has regularly attended the marches in solidarity with Palestinians. Gelenter's father was a Holocaust survivor, and she believes it's important to openly express her opposition to Israel's crimes in Gaza. She previously told us about Met …
(2025-02-03). Netanyahu took flight detour to US to avoid ICC arrest warrants: Report. presstv.ir The plane transporting Benajmin Netanyahu has avoided airspace of several European countries en route to the United States.
(2025-02-03). Israeli Channel 12: Netanyahu considers excluding the head of the Shin Bet from the "Israeli" negotiating team in the prisoners exchange deal. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). At the White House, Trump will show Netanyahu who's the boss. haaretz.com If Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu puts his domestic political considerations ahead of the U.S. President's wishes on their meeting on Tuesday, Donald Trump's displeasure will not be a slow burn, as it was during his first term, but a quick ignition…
(2025-02-03). I kept silent after testifying against Netanyahu in court. Now, I demand justice. haaretz.com I knew that the gates of hell would open before me when I agreed to testify, but I never imagined to what extremes this would reach, how much some people's survival instinct would lead them to abysses of evil…
(2025-02-03). Netanyahu extends Washington visit to Saturday due to 'numerous meeting requests,' office says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu departs to Washington ahead of meeting with Trump; Herzog, Lapid call for full hostage release-deal ‚ñ WEST BANK: Mahmoud Abbas spokesman: IDF's West Bank operation is 'ethnic cleansing,' must be stopped; Seventy killed since start of 2025 ‚ñ GAZA: IDF says it targeted vehicle that didn't pass through inspection point, breached cease-fire agreement in central Gaza…
(2025-02-03). Key Netanyahu trial witness sues Israel for millions alleging sexual assault during investigation. haaretz.com Filber, who was director-general of the Communications Ministry and testified in Case 4000, describes an array of misconduct allegations he endured while under investigation, including sodomy…
(2025-02-03). More pressure from the White House: Trump forces Netanyahu to pick new hostage negotiator. haaretz.com Some observers say Netanyahu isn't satisfied with Mossad chief David Barnea's work in the talks with Hamas, but in fact President Trump wants an Israeli authorized to make decisions — and he won't let Netanyahu slow-walk the process…
(2025-02-03). I paid the price of testifying against Benjamin Netanyahu. It's time to fight back. haaretz.com I remained silent until I finished testifying in court. Now I've decided to go from being the pursued to the pursuer. I am demanding justice for myself, pursuing truth and rightness…
(2025-02-03). Lapid to White House: Netanyahu faces no political obstacle to reaching full Israel-Hamas hostage deal. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu departs to Washington ahead of meeting with Trump; Herzog, Lapid call for full hostage release-deal ‚ñ WEST BANK: Mahmoud Abbas Spokesperson: 'IDF's West Bank operation is ethnic cleansing, must be stopped'; 70 killed since start of 2025 ‚ñ GAZA: IDF says it targeted vehicle that didn't pass through inspection point, breached cease-fire agreement in central Gaza…
(2025-02-03). Headlines for February 3, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Launches Trade War Against Canada, Mexico & China, "Time for It To Die": Musk Pushes for Trump to Shut Down USAID, Musk & Associates Gain Access to Treasury's Federal Payment System, Over 30 Jan. 6 Prosecutors Fired; FBI Agents Questioned over Ties to Insurrection Probes, Trump Doubles Down on Threat to Illegally Seize Panama Canal over China Ties, South African Official Floats Cutting U.S. Off from Minerals After Trump Aid Threat, Trump Hosts Netanyahu in D.C.; Arab Leaders Reject U.S. Call to Force Palestinians into Egypt and Jordan, Israel Escalates Attack on Jenin, Blows Up 23 Homes on…
(2025-02-03). Israeli Forces Shoot a Palestinian Teen in Hebron. imemc.org 
| On Monday, Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian teen near Hebron, and injured others near Bethlehem, in the southern occupied West Bank. | Israeli forces shot a Palestinian teen twice with exploding rounds, on Monday, in the town of Sa'ir, northeast of Hebron in the southern West Bank.
(2025-02-03). Army Continues Escalation In West Bank, Abducts 25 Palestinians. imemc.org 
Earlier Monday, the Israeli army continued its military escalation and violations in various parts of the occupied West Bank, causing damage to homes and infrastructure, and abducting at least 25 Palestinians. In Ramallah, in the central West Bank, the army invaded Kafr Malek village, east of the city, stormed homes, and abducted Hayel Hamayel, Ghassan …
(2025-02-03). Army Intensifies Siege, Abducts Two Palestinians, In Nablus. imemc.org 
Earlier Monday, the Israeli army intensified the siege on Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part, stormed and ransacked homes, and abducted at least two Palestinians. Media sources reported that the soldiers ransacked several homes in Nablus and interrogated many Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards. They added that the soldiers abducted Tamer Thaher …
(2025-02-03). Israel Continues Military Offensive In Jenin For Fourteenth Day. imemc.org 
The Israeli occupation army continues its aggression on the city of Jenin and its refugee camp for the fourteenth consecutive day, resulting in the killing of 25 Palestinians, dozens of injuries, scores of abductions, and the demolition of dozens of homes, amid large-scale displacement affecting 15,000 citizens. On Sunday, 73-year-old Walid Mohammad Ali Lahlouh was …
(2025-02-03). Israeli Army Kills Elderly Palestinian Man In Jenin. imemc.org 
On Sunday morning, Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian man in the Jenin refugee camp, in Jenin in the occupied West Bank's northern part, bringing the number of slain Palestinians in Jenin in the last 13 days to 25. The army killed 38 Palestinians in the West Bank this year. In a statement, the …
(2025-02-03). Soldiers Kill A Palestinian, Injure Others, In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli soldiers killed 27-year-old Mohammad Amjad Haddoush and injured several others after the army invaded the Al-Arroub refugee camp, north of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources stated that the soldiers invaded the refugee camp, storming and ransacking homes, and deploying snipers on the rooftops of several houses and …
(2025-02-03). Shocking poll finds Reform could win 70 seats if an election were called now. leftfootforward.org Reform UK could win 76 seats in Parliament if a general election were held now, according to new polling commissioned by anti-fascist campaign group Hope not Hate. | Of the 76 seats, Reform would pick up 60 from Labour, 10 from the Conservatives and one from the Lib Dems. The remaining five are already held by Reform. | Even more worringly, Hope not Hate's survey of over 17,000 voters suggests that with a 3% swing to Reform from both Labour and the Conservatives, Reform UK could be on course to win up to 169 seats. | Labour would still be the biggest party with 287 MPs, down from 402, while the Tories would go…
(2025-02-03). As Germany braces for election, backing the far-right AfD no longer a taboo. aljazeera.com The hardline party has 'an increasing influence on public opinion', say analysts, as voters prioritise migration.
(2025-02-03). How voter fraud in the UK has enabled the Asian rape gangs. expose-news.com Raja Miah, an anti-grooming gang campaigner, has exposed wholesale voting fraud in the Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities in the UK through postal votes on demand.
(2025-02-03). Democrats elect pro-Israel establishment party leader Ken Martin. newarab.com 
Over the weekend, members of the Democratic National Committee elected a long-time party insider and supporter of Israel as their new chairman. | On the heels of He received 246.5 votes out of 428 cast on the first ballot, a decisive vote for the Democrats' new leadership, tasked with party infrastructure and fundraising. | Martin is a longstanding supporter of Israel. O…
(2025-02-03). Reform UK rally told people who backed remain 'shouldn't be allowed to vote'. leftfootforward.org So much for being free speech advocates. A Reform UK rally has been told that people who voted remain in the Brexit referendum 'shouldn't be allowed to vote'. | Businessman John Elliot, asked thousands of Reform supporters at a rally in Sunderland on Saturday whether those who had opposed Brexit and had now 'seen the light'. | He went on to say: "I reckon anyone who voted Remain shouldn't be allowed to vote… Anybody who voted Labour in the last election… what's their judgment like? Have they got good judgment?" | Reform UK leader Nigel Farage shared a stage with Elliot, where he appeared to laugh off Ellio…
(2025-02-03). Hopes for elections in Haiti remain alive. plenglish.com "We believe we must have elections. We have about 6.5 million voters. The last president was elected with 500 thousand votes. If a head of state is voted by three million Haitians, In the next elections, he will be much more legitimate than this CPT", the leader of this political apparatus, Leslie Voltaire said. | If so, on February 7, 2026, power will be handed over to an elected dignitary, Voltaire, representative of the Fanmi Lavalas party expressed. | We hope that in mid-May, we will have a referendum on the Constitution, and from this consultation, we will know what kind of electoral council we will have in…
(2025-02-03). 'Symbolic and Contagious': Union Documentary Captures Amazon Labor Breakthrough. ips-dc.org 
(2025-02-03). Gaza is not a "thing," Mr. President. electronicintifada.net Palestinians have weathered prior Israeli efforts to ethnically cleanse them from Gaza.
(2025-02-03). Norwegian football club donates ticket revenue from match vs Israeli club to Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
FK Bodà∏/Glimt announces donation after thrashing Maccabi Tel Aviv at home Norwegian football club FK Bodo/Glimt has announced it is donating the ticket revenue from its home Europa League match against Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv to the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza. The club said that it is giving the whole 735,000 NOK — around …
(2025-02-03). Israel raids more areas across West Bank; UN warns of 'genocidal intent'. presstv.ir The Israeli military intensifies its raids across the occupied West Bank, triggering widespread condemnations.
(2025-02-03). Praise for Hamas earns 80-year-old freed Israeli captive wrath and abuse of settlers. presstv.ir Zionist settlers have launched a vicious tirade against one of the captives recently freed by Hamas after he expressed gratitude toward his captors.
(2025-02-03). Prisoner swap exposes Israel's defeat, Gazans' victory: Iran Army chief. presstv.ir The chief commander of the Iranian Army says the prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas exposes Israel's defeat and the Palestinian people's victory.
(2025-02-03). Hamas still 'dominant actor' in Gaza; no strategic direction for Israel: UK media. presstv.ir A former Israeli intelligence officer acknowledges that Israel has failed to achieve the goals of its war on Gaza.
(2025-02-03). Hamas: Hague Group alliance 'important step in ending Israeli occupation'. presstv.ir Hamas commends the formation of the "Hague Group" as an important step in ending the Israeli occupation.
(2025-02-03). Israel raids more areas across West Bank as UN blasts Tel Aviv's 'crimes'. presstv.ir The Israeli military intensifies its raids across the occupied West Bank, triggering widespread condemnations.
(2025-02-03). Israeli forces killed 70 in West Bank this year, Health Ministry says. aljazeera.com PA accuses Israel of waging an 'all-out war' on the Palestinian people to carry out 'ethnic cleansing' plans.
(2025-02-03). Why Gaza's death toll was raised to nearly 62,000. aljazeera.com Authorities in Gaza have updated the death toll from Israel's war on the enclave to 61,709.
(2025-02-03). Deaths from Israel's attacks on Gaza close to 62,000 as missing added. aljazeera.com Local authorities add 14,000 people, missing and presumed dead, to the list.
(2025-02-03). Destruction after Israeli forces blew up Palestinian homes in Jenin. aljazeera.com At least 20 homes in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin were left in ruins after Israeli forces blew them up.
(2025-02-03). Gaza authorities revise war death toll to 61,700. aljazeera.com The death toll from Israel's war on Gaza has been revised to more than 61,700 people according to government officials.
(2025-02-03). Palestinian family reunites in north Gaza for first time in Israel's war. aljazeera.com See the heartwarming moment this Palestinian mother of four reunites with her husband in northern Gaza.
(2025-02-03). A Palestinian child injured as Israeli occupation forces opened fire at civilians in Tulkarm refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). Smotrich: No hope should be given to the Palestinian Authority or Arabs to establish a Palestinian state in the "heart of Israel" english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). Israeli occupation forces storm the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). Maariv: Israeli police arrest a bookstore owner in Jerusalem's old city for selling books about Yahya Sinwar, Hasan Nasrallah, Abdullah Barghouti. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). The Hidden Messages Behind Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades Captive Release. english.almanar.com.lb The Palestinian resistance continues to send strong messages to "Israel" through carefully staged captive handovers, each designed to reinforce its position. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, demonstrated a high level of military organization and presence during the release of the fourth batch of captives on Saturday (February 1), staging a symbolic display …
(2025-02-03). Hardline Haredi faction fails to dampen spirits at gathering of ultra-Orthodox IDF recruits. haaretz.com 'The demonstration outside only strengthens my decision to enlist,' said a young Bnei Brak man about the hundreds of protestors who tried to disrupt the conference, where Ultra-Orthodox men from all factions, including Gur Hassidim, learned about different IDF programs…
(2025-02-03). Mosque and tractor set on fire in suspected West Bank settler attack. haaretz.com Footage shows two arsonists in the West Bank village Mou'arjat, with one of them telling the other: 'Light it.' The village has been targeted by settlers several times…
(2025-02-03). Ben-Gvir associates summoned for questioning in investigation into prison chief, police commander. haaretz.com A West Bank police commander under investigation for allegedly shielding far-right Israeli extremists from arrest to appease the former national security minister is among the Ben-Gvir associates summoned for questioning…
(2025-02-03). Israelis see BBQ as part of their culture. So why is banning it perceived as anti-Arab? haaretz.com Visitors to several national parks in Israel will no longer be allowed to have a Mangal — the local version of outdoor barbecue. But is the move only adding fuel to Arab-Israeli tensions?
(2025-02-03). Airlines are returning to Israel's skies, but soaring prices persist. haaretz.com With cease-fires holding in Gaza and Lebanon, international airlines are coming back — and there are also two new Israeli airlines on the scene…
(2025-02-03). Most Israelis back Trump's Mideast peace plan, including establishment of Palestinian state, poll shows. haaretz.com According to the survey, 66 percent of the Israeli public prioritizes returning all the hostages over the dismantling of Hamas in Gaza — though the results differ vastly when divided along party lines…
(2025-02-03). Six Arab-Israelis murdered in 24 hours, including doctor shot at children's medical clinic. haaretz.com 'Our situation is awful, everyone is armed,' said a resident of Lod in central Israel. 'It started with criminals, but now every young person is a potential victim.' According to Haaretz's toll, 26 people have been murdered in Arab society since the start of 2025…
(2025-02-03). 'Don't leave my children and others behind,' says mother of two Israeli hostages held in Gaza. haaretz.com Several families whose loved ones are not included in the first stage of the deal say they have learned from the previous agreement — and warn that the current opportunity must not be squandered…
(2025-02-03). Public trust: The top priority for Israel's new army chief despite wartime challenges. haaretz.com Zamir will be the IDF chief receiving the findings of the Oct. 7 investigations and must resist government attempts to influence their conclusions, or reshape the top brass with politically driven appointments aligned with the far-right government's ideology…
(2025-02-03). Three Arab Israelis shot dead in northern Israel; 22 killed so far in 2025. haaretz.com Police suspect the homicide is linked to a conflict between crime organizations in northern Israel, but no suspects have been arrested so far…
(2025-02-03). Five Arab-Israelis murdered in 24 hours; 14-year-old shot dead in central Israel. haaretz.com 'Our situation is awful, everyone is armed,' said a resident of Lod in central Israel. 'It started with criminals, but now every young person is a potential victim.' According to Haaretz's toll, 25 people have been murdered in Arab society since the start of 2025…
(2025-02-03). Iraq groups seek Tsurkov swap with Israel for Hezbollah fighters. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Israel kills former Palestinian detainee in West Bank. newarab.com 
A former The Gaza Health Ministry revealed two Palestinians were killed south of Jenin, including Abdul Hadi Issam Alawneh. | Alawneh was released under the November 2023
(2025-02-03). Israeli airstrike kills child, injures civilians in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank destroyed a mosque in the The settlers poured a flammable substance inside the mosque in the Arab al-Mleihat community, northwest of "The mosque was completely burned down," M…
(2025-02-03). Return marches continue in southern Lebanon despite Israeli fire. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). US to announce progress in Saudi-Israel normalisation talks. newarab.com 
US President The report came after US envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, was reportedly working to finalise the exact wording of the agreement between the two countries. | Last week, Witkoff visited Riyadh on a trip tha…
(2025-02-03). Israeli assault on Jenin, Tulkarm displaces thousands. newarab.com 
As the siege on Jenin tightens, humanitarian aid has been blocked with thousands forced to flee their homes. Israeli forces hav…
(2025-02-03). Talks of release of Israeli researcher kidnapped in Iraq 'false'. newarab.com
(2025-02-03). In Historic Return March, Thousands of Palestinians Arrive in Northern Gaza. transcend.org 27 Jan 2025 – Late today, 300,000 forcibly displaced Palestinians returned to Gaza City and northern Gaza for the first time since the start of Israel's genocidal military attacks.
(2025-02-03). Thirty Years of Middle East Lies Just Keep Coming Back to Bite Us. Jonathan cook. globalresearch.ca The story: Did you believe it 30 years ago when they told you that the Oslo Accords would bring peace to the Middle East? That Israel would finally withdraw from the Palestinian territories it had illegally occupied for decades, …
(2025-02-03). Israel Escalates Its West Bank Assault, Conducting Largest Demolition in Years. truthout.org Israeli forces conducted an unprecedented escalation in the West Bank over the weekend by detonating 20 apartment buildings in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank. According to some reports, the move constituted the largest single demolition operation conducted in the West Bank since 1967. According to reports, the Israeli army warned Israelis in the nearby settlements that they… |
(2025-02-03). Selected Articles: Thirty Years of Middle East Lies Just Keep Coming Back to Bite Us. globalresearch.ca 
By Did you believe it 30 years ago when they told you that the Oslo Accords would bring peace …
(2025-02-03). Statement From Jewish Rutgers Union Members: Zionist Hegemony Must End. popularresistance.org On November, 25, 2024, the office building of the Rutgers academic unions (representing tenured, contingent, and graduate student educators) was defaced with pro-Israel posters. "Fight Jew-hatred. Before it's too late," said one. "STAND UP FOR THE JEWISH STATE," demanded another. | As Jewish educators at Rutgers we categorically reject the slanderous insinuation that our unions—led by Jewish presidents and vice presidents—are blind to or bastions of antisemitism. At the same time, we affirm our opposition to all ethnosupremacist states—including the apartheid Israeli state.
(2025-02-03). US tech CEOs admit they want AI monopoly & 'unipolar world', blocking China's competition. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Big Tech oligarchs in Silicon Valley fear Chinese AI companies like DeepSeek. Billionaire Donald Trump backer Peter Thiel admits they want monopolies, arguing "competition is for losers". Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said the US must maintain a "unipolar world".
(2025-02-03). The 'rivalry peril' with China: toxic cold war is where we are headed. responsiblestatecraft.org 
There is a bipartisan hawkish China consensus in Washington that has formed over the last fifteen years. Members of both parties are quick to link their preferred policies to the cause of "competing" with the Chinese government, and there is a tremendous appetite among our political leaders for exaggerating both Chinese ambitions and capabilities. China rivalry has become a new catch-all justification for higher military spending, nuclear modernization, increasing America's military presence in the Pacific, and establishing closer ties with China's neighbors.To promote the rivalry with China, hawkish analysts…
(2025-02-03). Eslami: Iran's nuclear program completely transparent. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the Islamic Republic's nuclear program is completely transparent and peaceful.
(2025-02-03). What Year Will 2025 be? Reminder of 2024. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca In 2024, Sweden and Finland granted the United States 32 military bases where it can deploy its own forces, including nuclear forces, close to Russia. At the same time, the US deployed new B61-12 nuclear bombs in Italy, Germany, Belgium, …
(2025-02-03). Trump, Tariffs and Russia: A Very Muddled Policy. dissidentvoice.org It has become something of a fixation in the Donald Trump war chest of options that cowing, discomforting and baffling his various counterparts on the international scene with tariffs is bound to work at every corner. Certainly, when it comes to allies, the potency of such announcements is magnified. Nation states, confusing common interests with …
(2025-02-03). How Gaza Changes Everything. dissidentvoice.org While the bombs have gone silent in Gaza, there is something that has fundamentally changed about the world as we know it, and about ourselves. The fragile assumptions on which most of us had constructed our worldview have fallen apart. So many things we took for given have been rendered questionable and uncertain. So much …
(2025-02-03). DeepSeek Is Showing Us that Another Tech World Is Possible. dissidentvoice.org Last week, a Chinese startup, DeepSeek, released R1, a large-language model rivaling ChatGPT, that is already unraveling the U.S. tech world. The open-source model performs just as well, if not better, than its American counterparts. The shock comes mainly from the extremely low cost with which the model was trained. R1 cost just $5.6 million …
(2025-02-03). The Greatest Man in Gaza. dissidentvoice.org 
When Koko (cuteness for Kareem) and Momo (cuteness for Mohammad) hear the bombs explode over eastern Rafah they are filled with joy. They don't know any better, for they are not yet three years old and their father, Omar, tells them the bombs are fireworks. "The people are celebrating," he says. So now, when the …
(2025-02-03). Zionism is Far-Right Bigotry, Hate of "the Other," and Supremacy. dissidentvoice.org 
They are trying to elevate France recognizing Josephine Baker as a hero, yet, Amy Goodman has the ability — and whatever else is going on with the Black journalist she interviews, French journalist Rokhaya Diallo — to sidestep the tribal and religious and historical and intellectual identity of this French monster, Éric Zemmour (above image). …
(2025-02-03). A Choice: Submit to Trump's Ridicule and Tariffs or Seek Win-Win Trade Relations. dissidentvoice.org 
A widely known caution advises people not to put all their eggs in one basket. An exemplar is Canada. Has Canada put too many of its eggs in its basket of trade with the United States? Of course, Canada's trade is not completely reliant on the United States, but it has cast its lot so …
(2025-02-03). The Encampment Movement leads the way under Trump. mondoweiss.net 
As social movements in the U.S. plan ahead for the Trump administration, we should look to the campus Palestine movement for lessons on how to organize under the repressive conditions we will all soon face.
(2025-02-03). Biden Gave Trump The Blueprint To Lock Up 30,000 Migrants. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to "expand" a migrant detention center located within the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base. Prior to the release of the executive order, the administration announced that 30,000 migrants would be detained at Guantánamo. | "We have 30,000 beds in Guantanamo to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people. This will double our capacity immediately," Trump said. | But according to Department of Homeland Security and Navy documents from 2021 and 2022 reviewed by Drop Site News, the Trump administration may not be able to detain that h…
(2025-02-03). Venezuelan President Criticized For Not Being A Proper Dictator. popularresistance.org Hot off the newswires are shocking tales of democratic elections in Venezuela, grassroots organizations forming food cooperatives, and repatriation of migrants. What will one of the media establishment's most demonized "authoritarian regimes" do next? | Bloomberg approvingly quotes an opposition-supporting Venezuelan living in Chile that Venezuela's scheduling of parliamentary and regional elections in April is a desperate attempt by President Maduro to "obtain some kind of legitimacy for the regime." | Not to be caught in the trap of participating in elections, US-backed far-right Venezuelan "opposition leader"
(2025-02-03). We Need A Data Revolution To Avert Climate Disaster. popularresistance.org The fires in Los Angeles represent a catastrophic failure to anticipate and respond to environmental threats. In the aftermath of such devastation, an obvious question looms: How did we miss the warning signs? | The answer is clear. Unlike other feedback systems designed to drive immediate response — think of the life-saving equipment in intensive care units, or even a car's fuel gauge — the tools we use to monitor climate resilience and risk are dangerously, and indefensibly, outdated. | Take the Planetary Boundaries framework, one of the most recognized global indicators of humanity's transgression…
(2025-02-03). 'Invasion Day' Protests Draw Tens Of Thousands Across Australia. popularresistance.org Tens of thousands of people took part in "Invasion Day" protests in cities and towns across Australia on Sunday, January 26. The protests highlighted the ongoing oppression of Indigenous peoples under colonial occupation, and opposed the celebration of 'Australia Day,' which falls on January 26—the anniversary of the British invasion of the lands now known as Australia, in 1788.
| Ruby Wharton, Community Development Officer at Sisters Inside Inc., spoke at the Invasion Day protest in Meanjin (Brisbane). Protesters met at Victoria Park before marching through the city to Musgrave Park, the site of the…
(2025-02-03). Donald Trump's Appointments: How They Could Reshape Federal Agencies. popularresistance.org During his campaign, Donald Trump vowed to remake the federal government, promising to cut jobs, slash spending, end diversity and inclusion programs, and dismantle the Department of Education. Now, he's chosen a slate of nominees for cabinet posts and other key positions who have a history of pushing back against the work of the departments and agencies they've been tapped to lead. | When Doug Burgum was governor of North Dakota, the state sued the Department of the Interior at least five times, ProPublica reported in partnership with the North Dakota Monitor.
(2025-02-03). More Than Jobs At Stake In Attack On Pro-Palestinian Campus Speech. popularresistance.org For months before U.S. President Donald Trump took office, nearly daily reports rolled in of students and professors on trial for their activism for Palestinian life. | New York University suspended 11 students who were part of a peaceful flyer distribution and sit-in, including students who simply sat in the library lobby in solidarity. Eleven students at Swarthmore College faced expulsion on assault charges for using a bullhorn. Emerson College laid off 10 staff members, blaming protests for Palestine as a cause for low enrollment, and then using layoffs to target pro-Palestine employees.
(2025-02-03). Journalists covering eastern DRC conflict face death threats, censorship. CPJ Africa Program Staff
(2025-02-03). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-02-03). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-02-03). Why Hasn't the UNSC Sanctioned Rwanda or Referred Its President to the ICC? transcend.org 29 Jan 2025 – The UN Security Council has never sanctioned Rwanda or referred its president to the International Criminal Court, despite decades of UN documentation of their international crimes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(2025-02-03). This week in history: February 3-9. wsws.org Sri Lankan civil war; mass evacuation in Haicheng earthquake; McCarthy gives first anti-communist speech; Nepal abolishes slavery…
(2025-02-03). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-02-03). Guess who isn't invited to Europe's Holocaust memorials? euobserver.com Does the European Commission think that one has to be a Zionist to remember the Holocaust? Apparently so.
(2025-02-03). As World War III Winds Down, a Brief Prognosis. globalresearch.ca I believe the Anglo-American-Zionist Empire has lost the quarter-century-long World War III that began with 9/11, i.e., the Neocons' "New Pearl Harbor." | The U.S is now beginning its own solitary "long retreat" to "Fortress America." | Future wars are likely to …
(2025-02-03). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-02-03). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-02-03). Al Jazeera, the TV channel that saves the honor of modern journalism! cadtm.org
(2025-02-03). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-02-03). Iran Eager to Broaden Ties with Azerbaijan: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The administration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attaches special significance to the promotion of relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan on the basis of mutual respect and trust, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2025-02-03). Iran Urges Employment of ECO Capacities to Boost Ties among Members. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran highlighted the potential of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) for the expansion of relations among its member states.
(2025-02-03). Iran to Dispatch Naval Ships to UAE. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) are going to deploy four military vessels to the United Arab Emirates for a friendly visit, a commander announced.
(2025-02-03). Only Palestinians Can Decide Gaza's Fate: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The future of the Gaza Strip must be shaped by the Palestinian people alone, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
(2025-02-03). All Targets in Region within Reach of IRGC Missiles: Commander. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The missiles at the IRGC's disposal can hit any hostile target across the region, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami said.
(2025-02-03). IRGC Seizes Vessel Smuggling Fuel in Sea of Oman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy forces confiscated a vessel carrying a big haul of smuggled fuel in the Sea of Oman.
(2025-02-03). Multi-purpose drone carrier to join IRGC naval fleet: Commander. presstv.ir The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says a new multipurpose warship carrying drones will join the force's naval fleet in the near future.
(2025-02-03). IRGC missiles can strike any enemy; Navy capable of engagement anywhere: Salami. presstv.ir The IRGC's chief commander hails the extent of the reach of the force's missiles and their deterrent capability.
(2025-02-03). BRICS+ Media Centre screens animated film to celebrate Chinese New Year. tvbrics.com 
Guests also attended a lecture on Spring Festival traditions…
(2025-02-03). India accelerates AI innovation with US$57.35 million investment in centres of excellence. tvbrics.com 
These AI hubs will equip students with cutting-edge skills to ensure their competitiveness in the evolving digital landscape…
(2025-02-03). Kazakhstan launches national geodetic coordinate system to enhance spatial data infrastructure. tvbrics.com 
This cutting-edge system ensures accuracy in geodetic and cartographic data…
(2025-02-03). Lula da Silva advocates hosting BRICS summit and UN climate conference in Brazil. tvbrics.com The Brazilian leader also announced that the country has opened 300 new markets for agricultural products abroad…
(2025-02-03). Analysis: Jordan faces 'geopolitical blackmail' after Trump Gaza demand. aljazeera.com Analysts say the new US administration of Donald Trump could lead to major disruptions in the Kingdom of Jordan.
(2025-02-03). As Sudan's RSF surrounds Darfur's el-Fasher, ethnic killings feared. aljazeera.com The Rapid Support Forces are waging all-out war to conquer the state capital and cement control over all of Darfur.
(2025-02-03). Global stocks swoon as Trump tariffs hit markets. aljazeera.com Economists say tariffs would slow global growth and drive prices higher.
(2025-02-03). Man convicted of hate crimes over Quran burnings in Sweden. aljazeera.com Court hands suspended sentence to Salwan Najem, whose fellow anti-Muslim campaigner Salwan Momika was killed last week.
(2025-02-03). Moscow bomb reportedly kills pro-Russian Ukrainian separatist. aljazeera.com Pro-Russian paramilitary leader Armen Sarkisyan killed, while Ukraine eyes attacks on recruitment centres.
(2025-02-03). Russia accelerating executions of Ukrainian POWs: UN. aljazeera.com A report finds that Russian troops committed 79 executions in the last six months or so.
(2025-02-03). Senior ISIL Somalia commander captured in Puntland. aljazeera.com Police say Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, head of the group's assassination squad, surrendered to authorities.
(2025-02-03). Trump, Sheinbaum announce one-month pause in threatened Mexico tariffs. aljazeera.com Mexico's president said 10,000 troops will deploy to the border as she negotiates to stop threatened 25-percent tariffs.
(2025-02-03). What is USAID, and how central is it to US foreign policy? aljazeera.com Elon Musk's criticism of USAID has sparked debate over whether the aid agency should be permanently closed.
(2025-02-03). Trump's tariffs: The US will now find out just how much it needs Mexico. aljazeera.com The American jobs that Trump claims are 'threatened' by Mexico actually depend on it to exist.
(2025-02-03). Mexico's president details call with Trump that paused tariffs. aljazeera.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum explained what happened in her call with Trump that paused tariffs.
(2025-02-03). Moscow bombing kills pro-Russian paramilitary leader. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-03). South African minister suggests withholding minerals after Trump aid cut. aljazeera.com South Africa's minister of mineral resources has suggested halting their supply of minerals to the US.
(2025-02-03). Spain footballer Hermoso tells court Rubiales kiss ruined 'happiest day'. aljazeera.com Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso appeared as a witness on the first day of Luis Rubiales's trial.
(2025-02-03). Trump tariffs top agenda at EU meeting. aljazeera.com European Union leaders gathered on Monday amidst the threat of tariffs from US President Donald Trump on imports.
(2025-02-03). Both Canadians and Americans to feel "pinch" of tariffs. aljazeera.com "Trade barriers don't create winners, protectionism hurts both sides, they lead to shared losses."
(2025-02-03). Chelsea star Sam Kerr faces trial, accused of racially harassing policeman. aljazeera.com Australia's all-time leading international goal scorer pleaded not guilty over incident in south-west London in 2023.
(2025-02-03). USAID officials put on leave as Elon Musk says time for agency to 'die'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says he will end all funding to South Africa over government's land confiscations.
(2025-02-03). Jailed Indian Muslims fight Delhi election to 'set the record straight'. aljazeera.com The courts, they believe, haven't delivered justice. Now, they're going to people, seeking redemption.
(2025-02-03). Displaced people in DR Congo face uncertain future after fleeing Goma. aljazeera.com More than 100,000 people left Kanyaruchinya camp following M23 takeover of the city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(2025-02-03). Devastated roads and lurking bombs hindering Gaza aid effort. aljazeera.com Distribution of supplies arriving is being curtailed by destroyed roads and the threat of unexploded ordnance.
(2025-02-03). As Mexico and Canada hit back, China pulls punches on Trump's tariffs. aljazeera.com Analysts say Beijing hopes to seize moral high ground with referral of tariffs to World Trade Organization.
(2025-02-03). Asian markets dive as Trump kicks off trade war. aljazeera.com Stock markets in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea fell as US prepares tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.
(2025-02-03). Grammys 2025: Here is a list of top winners. aljazeera.com From Beyonce to Shakira and Chappell Roan, here's a look at at artists honoured at the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
(2025-02-03). Police crack down on resurgent protests in Georgia. aljazeera.com Opposition leader Nika Melia and former mayor Gigi Ugulava arrested during a rally in Tbilisi.
(2025-02-03). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,075. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,075th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-03). South Africa rejects Trump's accusations over expropriation act. aljazeera.com The US president stated he will cut all funding to the country.
(2025-02-03). What Trump's 'deportation blitz' looks like in Ciudad Juarez. aljazeera.com In a Mexican city already devastated by US policies, mass deportations are only bringing more misery.
(2025-02-03). Trump threatens tariffs against EU. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has said that trade tariffs on the European Union 'will definitely happen'.
(2025-02-03). US national anthem booed at NBA game in Canada. aljazeera.com The US national anthem is booed at an NBA game in Canada after President Trump announced tariffs on Canadian goods.
(2025-02-03). Man United's Marcus Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan. aljazeera.com The ongoing saga around the England international's future is settled with Rashford calling the move a 'new challenge'.
(2025-02-03). Spain's Hermoso says no consent given for World Cup kiss at Rubiales trial. aljazeera.com Jenni Hermoso says at trial of ex-Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales that the kiss 'stained' her 2023 World Cup win.
(2025-02-03). Displaced people face uncertain future after fleeing Goma. aljazeera.com More than 100,000 people left Kanyaruchinya camp following M23 takeover of the city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(2025-02-03). Gaza death toll close to 62,000 as missing added. aljazeera.com Local authorities add 14,000 people, missing and presumed dead, to the list.
(2025-02-03). Why'd Trump Just Repost His Threat To Impose 100% Tariffs On BRICS Countries? pressenza.com
(2025-02-03). Martí continúa uniendo a los pueblos por la paz y la solidaridad (+Foto). radiohc.cu Jorge Arreaza, secretario general de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América, Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) destacó en La Habana la consolidación de la Conferencia Internacional por el Equilibrio del Mundo "CON TODOS Y PARA EL BIEN DE TODOS," como espacio no solo para reflexionar y analizar, sino también para proponer y establecer acciones concretas que garanticen la armonía y el equilibrio necesarios.
(2025-02-03). Inicia este lunes en Venezuela la XII Cumbre Extraordinaria del ALBA-TCP (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) desarrolla hoy en Caracas, la capital de Venezuela, una reunión de trabajo extraordinaria de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno para analizar temas trascendentes para el desarrollo de los países miembros y la región. El encuentro fue anunciado en un comunicado.
(2025-02-03). ALBA-TCP celebra cumbre extraordinaria en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) desarrollará hoy en Caracas una reunión de trabajo extraordinaria de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno para analizar temas trascendentes.
(2025-02-03). The Trump Tariffs as seen from Teheran: Press TV interview. gilbertdoctorow.com Press TV, Iran is a global broadcaster and their international news programs deal with many of the same breaking news issues that attract the interest of Western mainstream, though with their own nuances. That, in any case, is the way I frame my answers to their questions as you will see from the following video …
(2025-02-03). Robert F. Kennedy Jr's "complete lie" over deadly Samoan measles outbreak. wsws.org Samoa's top health official sharply warned that the appointment of Kennedy to head the US Department of Health and Human Services would be a "disaster for public health in the world."
(2025-02-03). Experts: DeepSeek sets benchmark for Chinese firms. ecns.cn An increasing number of Chinese firms are poised to follow DeepSeek in pushing forward innovation and cooperation and making global breakthroughs despite rounds of sanctions from the United States, industry experts said on Sunday.
(2025-02-03). When ICE Comes Calling, Rapid Community Responses Can Make a Difference. truthout.org Heartbreak and fear are already spreading through the U.S. as Donald Trump acts on his racist campaign promises to systematically crack down on immigrants and expand deportations. He's signed a host of draconian executive orders, some of dubious legality, that include ending birthright citizenship, enlisting the military against the "invasion" of immigrants and declaring a "national emergency" at… |
(2025-02-03). Ron DeSantis Proposes "Gun Sales Tax Holiday" as Part of Next FL State Budget. truthout.org As part of his next proposed state budget, Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to give tax breaks to residents who purchase guns and firearm accessories during the first half of the summer. Tax "holidays" are commonly used by governors and state legislatures to promote certain industries or give relief to consumers during a specific time of year — a popular tax holiday… |
(2025-02-03). How To Be Both Happy And Well-Informed. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It is very possible to live a truth-driven life which does not shy away from the harsh realities of the world without being consumed by the darkness. All you have to do is make sure you're expanding your knowledge in both directions, not just your knowledge of the outer world.
(2025-02-03). BRICS Bloc, the Dollar Brick Wall. infobrics.org Many countries are not comfortable with the dollar's domineering influence in the global economic scene. Russia and China, two arch-rival of the United States of America and its western allies, are nauseated by the dollar's dominant influence in the global economic scene…
(2025-02-03). "Enormous Disruption": Trump's Tariffs on Mexico & Canada Set to Worsen Inflation. democracynow.org 
We speak with longtime trade policy expert Lori Wallach about President Donald Trump's move to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China — the three largest trading partners of the United States. It has sent global stocks tumbling and raised fears of more inflation. Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on most imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on goods from China, set to take effect Tuesday (After our broadcast, Mexico announced Trump had paused the new tariffs on Mexico for a month). Energy resources from Canada will carry a lower 10% tariff. Canada and Mexico have…
(2025-02-03). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-02-03). China's UN envoy: No winner in any trade war, we hope Washington finds beneficial solutions to its own problems. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). Latest U.S. tariffs draw opposition, retaliations. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday to impose a 25-percent additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10-percent tariff hike on imports from China. The latest U.S. trade protectionist measure has drawn widespread opposition and immediate retaliations. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports …
(2025-02-03). US to Impose Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China on Feb. 1 and Tyranny on America. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca The US will impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and 10 percent on China, the Trump White House said. The purpose of tariffs is to protect domestic manufacturers and their work forces. What American manufacturers and workers are …
(2025-02-03). OpenAI under fire for copying DeepSeek. ecns.cn OpenAI's O3-mini, a model hastily released to compete with China's homegrown AI model DeepSeek, has been accused of blatant plagiarism, triggering what is now being called the "Digital Babel" incident in the AI community.
(2025-02-03). Inheritor of festive lantern making skills. ecns.cn Yixian county, Huangshan city, East China's Anhui province, is noted for its "lantern gala", an important folk event held during traditional festivals.
(2025-02-03). Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan will pay a state visit to China from February 4 to 8, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2025-02-03). Xi lauds China's solid progress despite challenges in Year of Dragon. ecns.cn The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the State Council held a Spring Festival reception for the year 2025 at the Great Hall of the People on the morning of Jan. 27.
(2025-02-03). China takes lead in wetland restoration. ecns.cn China has added more than 1 million hectares of wetlands since 2012 — equivalent to restoring an area the size of London every two years — bringing its total wetland area to over 56 million hectares, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced on Sunday, the 29th World Wetlands Day.
(2025-02-03). Health awareness rises in Chinese youth. ecns.cn Medical staff provide free blood sugar testing for residents in Zaozhuang, Shandong province, on Tuesday. SUN ZHONGZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY…
(2025-02-03). Trump Describes Americans Against Tariffs as Being "Controlled by China" truthout.org Shortly after he imposed massive tariffs against the United States's top trading partners, President Donald Trump suggested that American consumers could feel "some pain" as a result of the new tariffs. Trump signed three executive orders on Saturday that will raise tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods by 25 percent. Imports on oil from those countries would be exempted to a 10 percent rate… |
(2025-02-03). El liderazgo del Partido Comunista de Vietnam a 95 años de fundado. cubadebate.cu El 3 de febrero de 1930 se fundó el Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV), en aquel entonces Partido Comunista de Indochina, lo que constituyó un viraje histórico no solamente para la lucha de la clase obrera-campesina, sino también en la historia del movimiento nacional vietnamita y en los procesos revolucionarios del Sudeste Asiático.
(2025-02-03). EEUU amenaza con medidas si continúa la influencia china en el Canal de Panamá. cubadebate.cu Marco Rubio, advirtió que su país tomará "medidas" si continúa la "influencia" china en el canal de Panamá, aunque el presidente panameño, José Raúl Mulino, no ve una amenaza "real" de que Donald Trump se apodere de la vía. Al reunirse con Mulino, Rubio "dejó claro que este 'statu quo' es inaceptable.
(2025-02-03). Cuba saluda 95 aniversario del Partido Comunista de Vietnam. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), destacó hoy los fuertes nexos entre las formaciones políticas de su país y de Vietnam, al saludar el aniversario 95 años de la fundación del Partido Comunista de la nación indochina (PCV).
(2025-02-03). The Confusions of Donald Trump: the Case of Supply and Demand. counterpunch.org Donald Trump is the world's leading expert in getting things wrong and one thing he gets wrong bigly is the value of the U.S. domestic market. Trump seems to believe that our domestic market is incredibly valuable to the rest of the world and that access to it should allow him to extort large concessions
(2025-02-03). Trumpville: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2025-02-03). One Dog, Too DOGE, Red Tape, Green Tape. counterpunch.org 
With the end of January consigning Christmas decorations to cheerful memory, even if northern blizzards and hot-button issues stoked by the incoming Trump administration are less conducive to jollity, is it "time to cut the green tape"? Lauren Smith thinks that such eco-bureaucracy is "Why Britain can't build anything" (spiked, January 29). Solar power is not in
(2025-02-03). The Problem With Heritage: An Open Letter to US Military Members. counterpunch.org The views expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the US Air Force, Department of Defense or the US Government. Have you ever noticed that the military tends to surround itself with stories of grandeur, daring missions, and larger-than-life heroes? From young ages, we're taught to
(2025-02-03). The World Goes Downside-Up. counterpunch.org 
When I was a "preteen," maybe ten or eleven years old, I remember watching a sci-fi program on TV (maybe a Flash Gordon episode). It was about a society where criminality had become the legal norm. It was a land where the "strongest" prevailed simply because they could. For instance, theft was legal because those
(2025-02-03). Underestimating Americans: A Coming Plunge of Dictator Donald. counterpunch.org 
Convicted felon Donald Trump has declared war on Americans. In less than two weeks, he has become the dictator, a role he celebrated in his campaign. He is using illegal executive orders as poisoned spears against just about every program the federal government administers to advance the health, safety, and economic well-being of all Americans.
(2025-02-03). Trump's "Shock And Awe" Tactics: Liberal Moralizing And The Need For Radical Change. counterpunch.org 
In the wake of Donald Trump's first week as President, the Democrats opposing him are reported to be stunned, paralyzed, and intimidated. According to Peter Baker of the New York Times (Jan. 26, 2025), they have been shocked and rendered passive by "norm-shattering, democracy-defying assertions of personal power that defy the courts, the Congress, and
(2025-02-03). Migration, Drugs, and Tariffs: Whether Biden or Trump, US's Latin American Policy Will Still Be Contemptible. counterpunch.org 
With Donald Trump as the new US president, pundits are speculating about how US policy towards Latin America might change. In this article, we look at some of the speculation, then address three specific instances of how the US's policy priorities may be viewed from a progressive, Latin American perspective. This leads us to a
(2025-02-03). COVID-19 and Induced Insanity in the UK, the Global Lab Rat. globalresearch.ca [This article was originally published in January 2021.] | There were several events typical of predictive programming. | The World Economic Forum October 21st 2020 meeting and the Great Reset was one (1). | Here in Britain the orchestration of central, NHS …
(2025-02-03). Trump Reinstates Over 8,000 Military Members Fired Over Biden's COVID-19 Vax Mandate. globalresearch.ca
(2025-02-03). Video: Debate on Vaccine Passports with Dr. Mike Yeadon, Prof. Michel Chossudovsky and Patrick Henningsen. globalresearch.ca [This debate was conducted in July 2021.] | Debate on Vaccine Passports with Dr Mike Yeadon, Michel Chossudovsky and Patrick Henningsen speaking on the second day of the Interdisciplinary Symposium organised by Doctors for Covid Ethics ( doctors4covidethics.org) and hosted by UK …
(2025-02-03). Is Elon Musk Staging a Coup? Unelected Billionaire Seizes Control at Treasury Dept. & Other Agencies. democracynow.org 
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and unelected adviser to President Donald Trump, is asserting control over much of the federal bureaucracy and sensitive government computer systems despite lacking clear authority. The highest-ranking career official at the Treasury Department was pushed out after refusing to hand Musk's team the keys to the government's entire payment system and the $6 trillion in payments the system processes annually, including Social Security checks, tax refunds and Medicare benefits. Musk and his team have also seized control at the Office of Personnel Management and the General S…
(2025-02-03). "Time for It to Die": Trump & Musk Back Closing USAID as Freeze on Foreign Aid Threatens Millions. democracynow.org 
The future of USAID, the U.S. Agency for International Development, is uncertain after Elon Musk said President Trump had agreed to shut it down. The Tesla billionaire and presidential adviser has inserted himself into the inner workings of the federal government, gaining access to sensitive computer systems and making sweeping changes for which he has no clear authority. Over the weekend, the USAID website and social media channels were taken offline, and two top security officials at the aid agency were placed on administrative leave after attempting to block members of Musk's so-called Department of Gove…
(2025-02-03). #IR46: How Iran became global leader in drones, missiles and air defense systems. presstv.ir Iran is recognized today as a global leader in drone, missile, and air defense technology, achieving the feat despite sanctions since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
(2025-02-03). U.S. town celebrates Chinese New Year with cultural festivities, renewed friendshi. ecns.cn The conference hall of The Merrill Hotel in Muscatine, a small city along the Mississippi River in the U.S. state of Iowa, was decorated with Chinese knots, paper-cuttings and couplets. Each table featured red snake mascots, symbolizing good fortune and festivity.
(2025-02-03). Woodblock prints add to holiday's traditional flavor. ecns.cn As Wen Li attached her handmade Liangping woodblock print featuring door gods — an item of national intangible cultural heritage — to her front door, she knew this Spring Festival would be unforgettable for her family.
(2025-02-03). Poetry born of a mother's sacrifice. ecns.cn Huang Xinsheng starts every day early. By the time the sun peaks over the horizon, she is already cleaning a 1-kilometer street in Changsha, Hunan province.
(2025-02-03). Experts call for a healthy lifestyle to young people. ecns.cn Obesity and diabetes have affected more young people, with many taking to social media platforms to share their symptoms of being diagnosed with diabetes at a young age.
(2025-02-03). Seasons Through Birds' Eyes | The Beginning of Spring. ecns.cn The Beginning of Spring, or"ÄÄLichun"ÄÄmarks"ÄÄthe first"ÄÄof the"ÄÄ24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar, heralding"ÄÄthe"ÄÄarrival of"ÄÄspring. With nature awakening, life brims with"ÄÄimagination"ÄÄfrom this day forward.
(2025-02-03). Celebrating Chinese New Year in Shenzhen: family is what makes Spring Festival special. ecns.cn What's it like to celebrate the New Year in Shenzhen, a "city of immigrants"? This Spring Festival, I was invited by my aunt's family and drove with my parents to Shenzhen for this grand holiday.
(2025-02-03). AFP, quoting a Hamas commander: Negotiations for the second phase of Gaza talks are set to begin today, Monday. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). Exclusive: US uses Egypt dam dispute to push Gaza expulsion plan. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Talk World Radio: Annelle Sheline on Gaza. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're speaking with Annelle Sheline, a research fellow in the Middle East program at the Quincy Institute who was previously a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. State Department, …
(2025-02-03). Even with Western Aid Drying Up, Corruption Continues to Flourish in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca The deep-rooted corruption in Ukraine began to surface after it became clear that the Kiev regime was losing the war. Although the West used a corrupt Ukraine to attack and weaken Russia, the Westerners themselves now look for an alibi …
(2025-02-03). DeepSeek Crushes ChatGPT and Becomes the Highest-rated Free App in Apple App Store. globalresearch.ca Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot, has crushed its rival ChatGPT by becoming the highest-rated free app in the Apple App Store in the United States after the launch on January 20 of its new R1 …
(2025-02-03). Tulsi Gabbard vs. The Duopolistic Blob: Senate Showdown Notes. globalresearch.ca "He who joyfully marches to music rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice. This disgrace to civilization should be done away …
(2025-02-03). Digital Hegemony: Sophisticated Monitoring and Propaganda: Love Your Servitude! Colin Todhunter. globalresearch.ca Today, we are witnessing a profound transformation. We are increasingly impacted by algorithmic decision-making, artificial intelligence, data proliferation, data harvesting and sophisticated monitoring of how we think and act. This affects how we work, how we access services and how …
(2025-02-03). Iraq "Weapons of Mass Destruction" (2003): Dr. David Halpin Talks About the Death of Weapons Inspector Dr. David Kelly. globalresearch.ca [This interview was conducted in 2016.] | One of the saddest and most poignant moments of the investigation of the Iraq war was the death of ‚Ä™‚ÄéDr David Kelly‚Ĩ, the weapons inspector who was found dead back in 2003 …
(2025-02-03). At the Lost and Found: Personal & Political Dispatches of Resistance and Hope. Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca At the Lost and Found is a dazzling exploration of the most important issues of our time, written in a style that defies categorization. | Open it at any chapter and you will be hooked by themes and sentences that are …
(2025-02-03). Alliance of Sahel States Stepping Forward with Common Economic and Security Aspirations. globalresearch.ca On January 29, 2025, within a rapidly geopolitical change in West African region, three landlocked countries namely Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, members of the newly created Alliance of Sahel States (AES), declared their withdrawal from the most influential bloc …
(2025-02-03). Ukraine War: The Economic Toll on Europe: Unintended Consequences of Supporting Kiev Regime on behalf of US-NATO. globalresearch.ca The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has compelled European nations to extend substantial support to Kyiv, encompassing financial aid, military assistance, and humanitarian relief. This support has taken various forms, including direct monetary contributions to bolster Ukraine's economy, the provision of …
(2025-02-03). The Smoking Gun: Who Started the War? Was It Russia or Was It US-NATO? NATO Confirms That the Ukraine "War Started in 2014" globalresearch.ca [First published on August 27, 2023. Slight change in the title of the article.] | Author's Update: | : | The smoking gun: Who Started the War. Was it Russia or US-NATO? | The answer comes from the Horse's Mouth. NATO STARTED THE WAR IN …
(2025-02-03). Shift in Military Alliances: America Declares War on Turkey? #NATOExit? globalresearch.ca While Turkey is still "officially" a member of NATO, president Erdoğan has been developing "friendly relations" with two of America's staunchest enemies, namely Iran and Russia. US -Turkey military cooperation dates back to the Cold War. Today Turkey is sleeping with the enemy. And Trump has "rhetorically" declared war on Turkey. We are ready for war, says President Erdogan.
(2025-02-03). Videos: Senators Question RFK Jr. in Confirmation Hearing. globalresearch.ca Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate for his confirmation hearings as HHS Secretary nominee. | According to the video below by ABC News, "Sen. Bernie Sanders questioned RFK Jr. on anti-vaccine clothing aimed at children from an organization …
(2025-02-03). European Union Facilitates Slave Trade in North Africa. globalresearch.ca Knowing Europe's horrendous colonial history and today's European Union's (EU) ever-growing tyranny, there is little surprise in the EU's facilitating slave trade in Northern Africa, mostly through Europe-NATO's destruction of today's chaotic Libya. The latter with the support of the …
(2025-02-03). Video: Head of NATO Tells European Union to Move Money from Healthcare and Retirement to War. davidswanson.org
(2025-02-03). Disabled people are now forced into nursing homes thanks to government failings. thecanary.co Severely disabled people including those with spinal cord injuries are suffering due to problems accessing support through the NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) scheme. It is also due to the Conservative Party's axing of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) in 2015 — which at the time supported around 18,000 disabled people. All this leads to people …
(2025-02-03). Kiev sending schizophrenics to the front lines. infobrics.org There seems to be no limit to the anti-humanitarian practices of the neo-Nazi regime.
(2025-02-03). Trump and Musk Threaten Shutdown of USAID in What Observers Call "Textbook Coup" truthout.org The unelected billionaire given free rein to tear through the federal government said early Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump agrees with the ongoing push to shutter the United States Agency for International Development, the single-largest contributor of humanitarian assistance worldwide. Elon Musk, the head of an outside advisory commission that has trampled the law as its agents work… |
(2025-02-03). SATIRE: Technically Woman Gentrifying Land Of Potawatomi People. theonion.com CHICAGO—Vehemently refuting the suggestion she was contributing to the displacement of the neighborhood's current residents, local woman Ellen Fuller told reporters Monday that technically she was gentrifying the land of the Potawatomi people. "You say this was a historically marginalized neighborhood, which is strange, because all I see is indigenous land," said the 30-year-old asset …
(2025-02-03). 8 Ways States Can Fight Inequality and Build Worker Power. inequality.org 
With each passing day, we're seeing more signs of our federal government becoming on oligarchy that puts the economic interests of the ultra-rich above the needs of ordinary Americans. In the face of this billionaire takeover in Washington, state governments need to step up and fight for the working class. Here are eight ways states …
(2025-02-03). Why do South Africans Talk So Much About BRICS Agricultural Trade. infobrics.org Some of us in South Africa's agriculture often talk of the need to grow export markets to BRICS countries. But such statements are not minimizing the relationship South African agriculture has with other regions…
(2025-02-03). India-Russia JV Begins Production of 1920 Coaches. infobrics.org Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains: Now, Vande Bharat Sleeper coaches will also be manufactured at the Latur-based Marathwada Rail Coach Factory…
(2025-02-03). Hungary and Poland could claim territories of Ukraine amid ethnic tensions. infobrics.org Ukraine's aggressive and chauvinistic strand of nationalism alienates its neighbors and is often seen by them as a potential threat, causing ethnic and religious tensions. The matter thus extends even beyond Russian-Ukrainian relations.
(2025-02-03). US once again threatening Mexico with military strikes. infobrics.org Despite even allowing American law enforcement to operate in the country, thus undermining its own sovereignty, Mexico is still faced with the prospect of being attacked. If the new administration is already conducting a thorough investigation of the illegal activities of its predecessors, then it should look into the connections of the US intelligence with the drug cartels.
(2025-02-03). Political turmoil in Germany divides entire society. infobrics.org The wrong and non-functioning migration policy is currently leading to heated discussions in Germany. Right ahead of the federal election, this issue is severely dividing society.
(2025-02-03). Ukrainian President claims being unaware of US funds whereabouts. plenglish.com Kiev, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said he was unaware of what has happened to the billions of dollars allocated by the United States to his country in military aid.
(2025-02-03). Canada Props Up Gang-Supported Plunder of Haiti Under Pretext of "Kenyan-Led" Intervention. libya360.wordpress.com Marthad Shingiro Umucyaba A screenshot from The Canada Files' interview with Booker Ngesa Omole, the Communist Party of Kenya (Marxist)'s General Secretary. A Canadian military mission is focused on enabling NATO and its' Kenyan proxy to select gang members in Haiti to guard resource extraction sites, and sanction gang members so when they get into…
(2025-02-03). Catatumbo: The Colombian Counterinsurgency and the Militarization Against Venezuela. libya360.wordpress.com Oscar Rotundo Tensions are increasing on the Colombia-Venezuela border. Bourgeois liberal democracy and the "Deep State" of the pro-imperialist power bloc form the superstructure on which governance in Colombia is based, with the colonized army as guarantor. In this reality, a permanent struggle is taking place between the interests of the popular sectors for the…
(2025-02-03). Trump and the Plunder of Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Telma Luzzani Panama Canal, Greenland, Gulf of Mexico, Canada: Donald Trump has given a new twist to the historical American plunder of Our America. Since legality does not accompany him, the White House uses the usual tactics: lies and gangsterism — the New York Times editorial of January 21 uses the word "thug" — but…
(2025-02-03). Migrants stuck in Mexico face uncertain future. america.cgtn.com 
As U.S. President Donald Trump's migrant deportation campaign ramps up, thousands of undocumented migrants who hoped to gain asylum in the United States now find themselves stuck in Mexico. CGTN's Franc Contreras visited one shelter for migrants in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez where migrants are living in limbo and deciding what to do next.
(2025-02-03). Il miglioramento delle relazioni tra Cina India fa bene al multipolarismo. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-03). Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticises RFK Jr's measles claims, slams health misinformation. asiapacificreport.nz By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific Waves presenter/producer The chair of a World Health Organisation (WHO) advisory group is urging world leaders to denounce misinformation around health. Sir Collin Tukuitonga is reacting to comments made by US Senator Robert F Kennedy, who claimed that measles was not the cause of 83 deaths in Samoa during a…
(2025-02-03). Sen. Gillibrand and AG James Sound the Alarm on the Devastating Ramifications of Trump Administration's Federal Funding Freeze for New Yorkers. urbancny.com 
New York, NY — On February 2nd, In a stark warning, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and New York State Attorney General Letitia James have raised concerns over the Trump administration's …
(2025-02-03). Trump: Fast and Furious. orinocotribune.com By Atilio Boron — Jan 22, 2025 | Donald Trump's return to the White House and the signals he sent from the moment of his inauguration (which continued late into the night at the unexpected press conference that took place in the Oval Office) were tinged with an alarming mixture of arrogance and overconfidence. If anyone still doubts that the United States is the center of an empire, the show put on by the New York tycoon dispels all doubts. But the radical nature of his proposals and his verbiage express, better than anything else, the harsh reality that US imperialism is experiencing an inexorable decline.
(2025-02-03). Opposition Economist: Venezuelan Oil Becomes More Competitive Thanks to Trump's Tariffs (+Chevron). orinocotribune.com The recent actions of the government of US President Donald Trump are favorable for Venezuela in terms of oil and diplomatic recognition, according to the Venezuelan opposition-aligned economist based in the United States, Francisco Rodríguez. | In a series of social media posts published on Saturday, February 1, Rodríguez stated that it is relevant that Trump has not decided to apply tariffs on Venezuelan crude oil amid his recent controversial economic measures, including the announcement of a 10% tariff on Canadian oil and a 25% tariff on Mexican oil. | "This means that while Canadian and Mexican oil are becom…
(2025-02-03). Venezuela: Authorities Highlight Broad Turnout in First National Popular Consultation of 2025. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan National Communal Electoral Commission highlighted the broad participation of the population in the first National Popular Consultation of 2025, held on Sunday, to select community projects for direct government funding. | "Today, citizen participation has exceeded the expectations in many polling stations, and we are happy to see that our people have shown what popular power means. We invite the people to participate in the consultation in order to improve grassroots issues in each commune," commission member Carolina Arellano told the press on Sunday, February 2. | She highlighted that more than…
(2025-02-03). Fans who waved Palestine flag at France basketball game fined. newarab.com 
A The Nanterre Court sentenced the two fans, aged 19 and 21,…
(2025-02-03). Surge in international arrivals a major boost for SA tourism. sanews.gov.za Surge in international arrivals a major boost for SA tourism | The latest international arrivals data from Statistics South Africa confirms that South Africa's tourism sector continues to grow, with total arrivals reaching 8.92 million in 2024 ⚪ an impressive 5.1% increase compared to 2023. | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday said Africa continues to drive the majority of arrivals, contributing 76% of all tourists from January to December 2024, while growth from other regions signals steady recovery. | Although the sector has yet to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels (2019), it now contributes 8.8%…
(2025-02-03). Mexican President to announce measures against US tariffs. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) President Claudia Sheinbaum will announce the first measures in response to the executive order signed by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, to apply 25 percent tariffs to products from Mexico. | "In the morning press conference tomorrow I will be informing you of the first measures of what we call Plan B," said the dignitary yesterday, referring to the application of tariff and non-tariff provisions "in defense of the interests of Mexico," announced the president, who warned that Trump's decision "has effects for both countries," but "very serious for the economy…
(2025-02-03). Red alert in Argentine provinces due to heat wave. plenglish.com Through its profiles on social networks, the agency warned citizens to take precautions. Among the most affected territories are Mendoza, San Juan, San Luis, and Buenos Aires. | In some regions, the SMN indicated that the temperature may exceed 40 degrees Celsius and urged special attention to children and the elderly. | According to this entity, the red level indicates that the most dangerous temperatures are registered and may affect all persons, including healthy ones. | Its declaration ensures that the population, health agencies, civil protection, emergencies, and disaster risk management take preventive me…
(2025-02-03). Salsa Festival readies details for its next edition in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) The Salsa Festival, an event created and organized in Cuba by musician and orchestra director Maykel Blanco, today specifies the details for its start-up on February 19. Considered one of the most significant and eagerly awaited cultural events in Cuba, the festival, scheduled to last until February 23, will take place at Havana's Club 500.
(2025-02-03). Cuba prepares 3rd Int'l Transportation and Logistics Fair 2025. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is preparing the 3rd International Transportation and Logistics Fair, FITL 2025, to reinforce existing projects, negotiate new proposals, and identify new business opportunities in this sector.
(2025-02-03). Chilean President to make working visit to Uruguay. plenglish.com The Chilean Presidency announced that Boric will meet with his counterpart, Luis Lacalle Pou, to address "priority issues" between the two countries. He will also meet with former President José Mujica, who earlier this year reported that the esophageal cancer he was diagnosed with, last April, had metastasized. | Boric and Mujica have maintained a close relationship since before the Chilean president came to power in March 2022, with mutual expressions of recognition. | The Uruguayan politician even publicly supported Boric's campaign for the presidency of his country. | The Chilean head of state, closing his f…
(2025-02-03). Drinking water project will benefit more than 140,000 Nicaraguans. plenglish.com Managua, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Nicaragua is promoting a new project to expand and improve the drinking water system in five cities, which will benefit more than 140,000 persons.
(2025-02-03). El Salvador's Attorney General's Office to convict environmentalists. plenglish.com San Salvador, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) The Attorney General's Office (FGR) of El Salvador will seek to convict a group of environmentalists acquitted by a court starting today, Monday, and until February 6th.
(2025-02-03). Presidenta de México informará medidas ante aranceles de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum anunciará hoy las primeras medidas en respuesta a la orden ejecutiva firmada por el mandatario de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, para aplicar aranceles del 25 por ciento a los productos de México.
(2025-02-03). Triplista Lázaro Martínez con buen arranque en temporada invernal. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (JIT).- El cubano Lázaro Martínez apenas necesitó dos intentos para quedarse con el primer lugar en la prueba de triple salto del Mitin de Atletismo Bajo Techo de Val-de Reuil, en Francia.
(2025-02-03). Línea dura sobre puntal maltrecho. radiohc.cu El anuncio del secretario norteamericano de Estado, Marco Rubio, de restaurar lo que él llama política dura contra Cuba, tiene su soporte en argumentos falsos y cuestionables.
(2025-02-03). En Venezuela Consulta Popular Nacional: las comunidades deciden. radiohc.cu En un acto de democracia, las venezolanas y venezolanos acudieron este domingo 2 de febrero a las urnas en la primera Consulta Popular Nacional del año, para elegir los proyectos que desean sean implementados en sus comunidades con los recursos asignados por el gobierno.
(2025-02-03). Diario egipcio destaca lucha de Cuba por su independencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) El diario egipcio Al Ahram destacó hoy la lucha del pueblo cubano contra las políticas agresivas de Estados Unidos, incluido el bloqueo económico, financiero y comercial que aplica desde hace más de seis décadas.
(2025-02-03). Celebra Centro de Desarrollo de la Montaña en Guantánamo aniversario 31. radiohc.cu El Centro de Desarrollo de la Montaña (CDM), en Guantánamo, único de su tipo en la nación, celebra este 3 de febrero su aniversario 31 con aportes significativos por las investigaciones, los servicios científico —tecnológicos y proyectos, a favor de mayores rendimientos agropecuarios y el bienestar de los pobladores de las serranías.
(2025-02-03). Festival de la Salsa alista detalles para su próxima edición en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) El Festival de la Salsa, evento creado y organizado en Cuba por el músico y director de orquesta Maykel Blanco, precisa hoy los detalles para su arrancada el venidero 19 de febrero.
(2025-02-03). Este lunes Cumbre extraordinaria del Alba-TCP para impulsar la agenda de lucha, por la soberanía y la paz (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Todo está listo para la realización, este lunes 3 de febrero, de la Cumbre Extraordinaria del Alba-TCP con temas medulares para la región y el mundo.
(2025-02-03). Ecuador en la recta final de la campaña electoral. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) Ecuador está hoy en la recta final de la campaña electoral con vistas a los comicios generales del próximo 9 de febrero, mientras 100 mil uniformados se alistan para custodiar los centros de votación y sus inmediaciones.
(2025-02-03). Alista Cuba III feria Internacional de Transporte y Logística 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (RHC) Con el propósito de consolidar proyectos existentes en el sector transportista o en negociación, e identificar nuevas oportunidades de negocios, Cuba alista hoy la III Feria Internacional de Transporte y Logística (FITL 2025).
(2025-02-03). Fallece en Venezuela destacado ajedrecista y entrenador cubano. radiohc.cu Caracas, 3 feb (PL) La Asociación de Cubanas y Cubanos Residentes en Venezuela lamenta el fallecimiento del destacado ajedrecista cubano Pedro Julio García, quien residía en el estado Mérida, Venezuela, desde 1992.
(2025-02-03). Iván Silva en podio del Grand Slam de Judo de París. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 feb (PL).- El brasileño Leonardo Gonàßalves y el cubano Iván Silva ganaron medallas de plata y bronce en el Grand Slam de Judo de París, en la categoría de 100 kg.
(2025-02-03). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-02-03). Russian general targeted as deadly blast hits Moscow residential building. presstv.ir An explosion has hit an apartment complex in Moscow and injured 8, including a high ranking Russian general.
(2025-02-03). Black lives still matter. cpusa.org 
The historic Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, which reached a crescendo in 2020 with the George Floyd Uprisings, has been a generation-defining political moment for many working people in the United States. Indeed, the mass demonstrations of 2020 mobilized millions, making them the largest protest movement in our country's history. | Those who once considered themselves "apolitical" then saw the value of political life. Many who considered themselves "centrists" or even "conservative" no longer identified with those labels. Progressive and socialist organizations swelled with new membership and activity, inc…
(2025-02-03). Nueve países representados en el IV Congreso Internacional Juriscuba. cubadebate.cu El programa incluirá intervenciones especiales, conferencias magistrales, ponencias y trabajo en paneles para propiciar el intercambio y la superación. Todos tributan al reforzamiento de la seguridad jurídica de la mayor de las Antillas, en función de hacer prevalecer garantías y principios fundamentales para el Estado socialista de derecho y justicia social.
(2025-02-03). Teamsters bureaucracy calls off Costco strike at last minute, sparking outrage from workers. wsws.org Teamsters officials made no real preparations for a strike, as reported by rank-and-file members across various locals. From the beginning, it was evident that the union leadership's primary goal was to avoid any disruption to Costco's operations rather than to fight for workers' demands.
(2025-02-03). Warning strikes at Deutsche Post: Build independent action committees! wsws.org German postal workers must take the organisation of strikes and industrial action into their own hands, to prevent another sellout by the Verdi union.
(2025-02-03). At least 56 killed as fighting grips Sudan's capital Khartoum. newarab.com 
Artillery shelling and air strikes killed at least 56 people across greater Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary
(2025-02-03). US strikes in Somalia neutralise 'key' IS figures: regional govt. newarab.com 
The government of Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region said Sunday that US military strikes in the Golis mountains had killed "key figures" in the US President IS has a relatively sma…
(2025-02-03). Besigye's fate after Supreme Court ruling. independent.co.ug 
The issues blocking his way to freedom COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Supreme Court in a landmark case ruled on Jan. 31 that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional. " All charges or criminal trials or pending trials involving civilians must immediately cease and be transferred to ordinary courts with competent jurisdiction," …
(2025-02-03). Verbatim: Museveni on Supreme Court Ruling. plusnews.ug 
Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. Greetings. I have just come back from wonderful inspection trips for wealth creation in Busoga and Lango. It is wonderful to see our village People waking up and using the Sh. 1million of PDM and the Emyooga money to join the money economy with ekibaro (cura, aimar, otita). However, on …
(2025-02-03). Besigye Case: Court Martial Adjourned to First Analyze Supreme Court Decision. plusnews.ug 
The General Court Martial in Makindye has adjourned the cases earlier scheduled for hearing today to analyze the Supreme Court decision that banned the trial of civilians in military courts. When Our Reporter arrived at the Court Martial, where the treachery case against Dr. Kizza Besigye, Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, and Captain Denis Oula had been …
(2025-02-03). Taliban sentences Afghan journalist Sayed Rahim Saeedi to 3 years in prison. afjc.media
(2025-02-03). Experts Say a Coup Is Underway as Musk Seizes Control of Government Agencies. truthout.org Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and unelected adviser to President Donald Trump, is asserting control over much of the federal bureaucracy and sensitive government computer systems despite lacking clear authority. The highest-ranking career official at the Treasury Department was pushed out after refusing to hand Musk's team the keys to the government's entire payment system and the $6 trillion in… |
(2025-02-03). Trump's January 6 Pardons Were a Green Light to Far Right Paramilitaries. truthout.org With President Donald Trump's pardoning of more than 1,500 people charged with offenses relating to the January 6 insurrection, and his description of them as "hostages" rather than as insurrectionists, paramilitarism is now firmly back on the national agenda. Trump's actions in freeing these men and women and lionizing their actions in 2021 was made all the more shocking by the fact that… |
(2025-02-03). Louisiana Issues Arrest Warrant for NY Doctor Over Abortion Pill. truthout.org A grand jury in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has indicted and issued arrest warrants for a New York physician who prescribed abortion pills to a pregnant minor in Louisiana, which has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country. The case directly targets the most common abortion method in the U.S. and challenges protections for out-of-state providers in Democratic-led states. |
(2025-02-03). Bridgestone America and Nissan announce plans for major layoffs, thousands slated to lose their jobs. wsws.org Bridgestone America announces the closure of LaVergne, Tennessee, Truck and Bus Radial Tire Plant. By July 31st, 700 employees will lose their jobs. Nissan announces a wave of "voluntary buyouts," aiming for a workforce reduction of at least 1,500.
(2025-02-03). Garth Hudson, The Band's last surviving member, dies at 87. wsws.org The last of the five members of the iconic American rock group, The Band, Garth Hudson's death is the end of an era.
(2025-02-03). Australia: More than 300 workers locked out at Opal paper mill in Victoria. wsws.org The company is seeking to impose woefully inadequate 3 percent per annum nominal wage rises and sweeping cuts to working conditions.
(2025-02-03). Australian construction worker killed in unexplained circumstances. wsws.org Workers protested the decision to keep them on the job after one of their co-workers died on a Brisbane site.
(2025-02-03). Communication Workers Union welcomes Ofcom's announcement gutting Royal Mail USO. wsws.org Delivery workers have slammed the pilot scheme. It is being introduced over their heads to bulldoze through Royal Mail's £300 million a year cost-cutting agenda, eviscerating the mail service and eliminating thousands of jobs.
(2025-02-03). Water companies paid to pollute UK waterways while consumers face steep rise in bills. wsws.org [rice regulator Ofwat decided the industry can raise customer bills by up to 40 percent over the next five years to pay for upgrades while shareholders are rewarded generously.
(2025-02-03). South Carolina executes Marion Bowman, Jr.: "I'm innocent of the crimes I'm here to die for" wsws.org Bowman's execution was the third carried out in South Carolina since 2011, when the state unofficially halted executions as pharmaceutical companies stopped supplying lethal injection drugs, fearing public concern over suffering of those executed.
(2025-02-03). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-03). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org
(2025-02-03). Internship with Asia Desk (6 months). fidh.org
(2025-02-03). 2 Cambodian journalists detained over cyberscam torture video. ucanews.com
(2025-02-03). Troubled road in New Caledonia fully reopens after eight-month closure. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The main provincial road linking New Caledonia's capital, Nouméa, to the south of the main island will be fully reopened to motorists after almost eight months. Route Provinciale 1 (RP1), which passes through Saint Louis, had been the scene of violent acts — theft, assault, carjackings…
(2025-02-03). Half of Brits support introducing Proportional Representation voting system, latest poll finds. leftfootforward.org The public also believe that it is more important for seats to be allocated proportionally between parties (46%) than for the largest party to win a majority of seats in the House of Commons (27%).
(2025-02-03). Buy, Hold for Decades, Sell! ips-dc.org
(2025-02-03). The War on Trans People is a Culture War — and a Class War. ips-dc.org Three charts show that trans people have higher unemployment and poverty rates and earn less on average than other Americans.
(2025-02-03). Trump's Big, Bad, Destructive, and Unpeaceful Imperialism. ips-dc.org It may seem laughable to hear Trump lusting after Canada and Greenland, but his vision of U.S. domination indicates we need to take him and his imperial threats very seriously.
(2025-02-03). For DC airport chaplain, disaster training becomes reality. anabaptistworld.org Nace Lanier was at home on Jan. 29, watching a movie with his family when he received an emergency text from Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport, where he is senior chaplain. After years of preparing for a rare and forbidding moment, the Southern Baptist minister headed to Reagan National to join the team responding to …
(2025-02-03). SATIRE: Man Given 3 Months To Live Spends All Of It Reading Up On How Cool Ninjas Were. theonion.com BOSTON—In an effort to avoid squandering any of the precious little time he had left, terminally ill man Sebastian Davies confirmed Monday that he was spending the entirety of his three remaining months of life reading up on how cool ninjas were. "I don't want to leave this world with any regrets, so I'm packing …
(2025-02-03). Trump making a mark as the Bitcoin president. america.cgtn.com 
On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump vowed to make America the "crypto capital of the planet." And within days of resuming power, he signed an executive order prompting cryptocurrency advancement. Those in the industry see Trump's pro-crypto policy as a major turning point that could help usher in a new era for alternative currencies. But could Trump stand in the way of his own policies? Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
(2025-02-03). Onondaga County Republicans Tap 26-Year-Old Congolese Refugee for County Legislature Run. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY — In a historic and inspiring political development, the Onondaga County Republican Party has selected 26-year-old Bonnke Sekarore to run for the District 9 seat in the County …
(2025-02-03). Baguio Central University Supreme Student Council Recognized as a UNESCO Club. pressenza.com 
Took Part in the International Youth Assembly: | by Ivy Grace M. Bunnat | What does it take to fulfill a university endeavor? For the Supreme Student Council (SSC) of Baguio Central University (BCU), it takes courage, time, group effort, initiative, careful planning, and the help of the advisers Mrs. Gladys O. Soliweg, Dr. Michael T. Sebullen, consultant Engr. Lorelie S. Malit, head of the Student Services Office Ms. Sheenah Pearl L. Pangda, and the international relations officer and dean of the Graduate School Dr. Genevive Kupang. | The SSC has passed through four levels of the accreditation process a…
(2025-02-03). University Innovators Unite: WUNI Chairs Explore Goals and Initiatives at the WURI Webinar. pressenza.com 
By: Genevieve Balance Kupang | To our readers, I hope you enjoyed reading the first article in our Webinar series. If you missed it, here is the link: WURI Foundation Hosts 2024 Meeting and Webinar Inspiring Innovation for the 2025 Global Rankings at WUNI Chairs Illuminate Paths to HEI Innovation | This is the second article in the WURI Webinar series, held on December 5, 2024, and organized by the World University Rankings for Innovation…
(2025-02-03). US Plans Billions in Investment for Pakistan, Signaling Potential Shift in Bilateral Relations. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-03). DRC conflict: Trump's first big challenge in Africa. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-02-03). Traditional leaders urged to lead the call to end GBVF. sanews.gov.za Traditional leaders urged to lead the call to end GBVF | Traditional leaders have been urged to lead the call to end gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | "As highly respected and influential leadership structures, the Amakhosi and traditional leaders are expected to lead a crucial role in addressing gender-based violence, rather than being viewed as perpetrators," the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities said in a statement at the weekend. | The department's call comes after a traditional leader was caught on camera allegedly assaulting elderly women in Xhora, in the Eastern Cape. | Th…
(2025-02-03). Expropriation Act: SA government looking forward to engaging Trump administration. sanews.gov.za Expropriation Act: SA government looking forward to engaging Trump administration | The South African government is "looking forward to engaging" with United States of America (US) President Donald Trump's administration on bilateral relations and other issues. | This according to a statement released by the Presidency on Monday, following a post by President Trump — released on his social media, Truth Social — that the US will be cutting off funding to South Africa, pending an investigation into the recently signed Expropriation Act. | On Sunday evening, President Trump said on Truth Social: "South A…
(2025-02-03). Jet fuel secured to address shortage. sanews.gov.za
(2025-02-03). SONA 2025: Working together to accelerate development. sanews.gov.za SONA 2025: Working together to accelerate development | By Michael Currin | South Africa's time has arrived! That's the sentiment that reverberated in Davos during the World Economic Forum (WEF) as our nation shared with global leaders the many advances we have had over the last year. | President Cyril Ramaphosa who led South Africa's delegation to the forum showcased our country's investment potential and set the stage for critical discussions at the G20 Summit in November. | South Africa used the occasion to propel its G20 Presidency priorities into the international spotlight, advocating for a more inclusive a…
(2025-02-03). Expropriation law not uniquely South African – Lamola. sanews.gov.za Expropriation law not uniquely South African – Lamola | Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has urged United States (US) President Donald Trump's advisors to deepen their understanding of South Africa's constitutionally guided and democratic policies as they investigate the Expropriation Act. | This follows reports that the US President has moved to halt future funding to South Africa as his administration investigates allegations of "land confiscation" – following President Ramaphosa's assent of the Expropriation Act. | US funding to South Africa is related to PEPFAR (U.S. Preside…
(2025-02-03). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-02-03). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-02-03). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-03). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-02-03). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-02-03). Mohammed Deif's wife unravels secretive life of the iconic Hamas 'shadow commander'. presstv.ir Wife of martyred al-Qassam Brigades commander Mohammed Deif speaks about the husband, father and an iconic resistance commander he was, unraveling different aspects of his personality.
(2025-02-03). Qalibaf: Iran, Iraq resolved to continue support for Resistance Front. presstv.ir Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran and Iraq are determined to continue their support for the Resistance Front.
(2025-02-03). Pezeshkian: Any geopolitical change to regional borders 'unacceptable'. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Tehran will never accept any geopolitical change to borders in the region.
(2025-02-03). Iran key AI player in Persian Gulf region, ready for cooperation: ICT Minister. presstv.ir The Iranian minister of information and communications technology says the country is a key player in the field of Artificial intelligence (AI) in the Persian Gulf.
(2025-02-03). Protests erupt in California, Texas against Trump's mass deportations. presstv.ir Protesters rally against President Donald Trump's immigration policies in California, and Texas.
(2025-02-03). Tehran meeting: Iran urges enhanced economic exchanges among ECO members. presstv.ir The Iranian deputy foreign minister says the ECO member states should make more efforts to increase economic exchanges among them.
(2025-02-03). Repeat Kitab at-Tawhid Four Times. salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allaamah Salih Aala Ash-Shaikh, may Allah preserve him, said: The call [i.e. subject matter] in this book is the greatest goal- the essence of the divine messages, the means to attaining honour for the one who holds fast to it, knows and calls …
(2025-02-03). IOF arrests 9 Palestinians during the ongoing raid of the town of Tammun, south of Tubas. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-03). Hezbollah slain chief Nasrallah to be buried February 23: leader. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Iran unveils new ballistic missile in show of force. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Iraq approves compensation plan to resolve Kurdistan oil dispute. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Iraq to repatriate all IS-linked nationals from al-Hol by 2027. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government and the UN have agreed to repatriate all families linked to Ali Abbas, spokesperson for the migration ministry, announced the recent return of 81 more Iraqi families from al-Hol camp to al-Jada camp in southern Mosul, northern Iraq. | "Since 2021, more than 2,600 Iraqi families have been repatriated
(2025-02-03). Mo season 2: Palestinian identity and toxic masculinity unpacked. newarab.com 
The dictionary defines the word picaresque as "relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero." | That couldn't be a more apt description of
(2025-02-03). Attack on South Sudan cattle camps kills 35. newarab.com 
Unidentified attackers raided cattle camps in a southeastern area of Cattle raiding, linked to competition for scarce resources, is one of the main triggers of conflict between ethnic groups in the country awash with weapons after decades of "On January 31, the Dinka Bor cattle camps were attacked," the leader, Mayom Ateny, told Reuter…
(2025-02-03). UN condemns deadly attacks on civilians in Sudan. newarab.com 
(2025-02-03). Jordan 'asks Hamas to remove Ahlam Tamimi from the kingdom'. newarab.com 
Jordan has asked Hamas to transfer Hamas's branch in Qatar has been officially told Tamimi must be transferred outside Jordan otherwise Amman will be forced to hand her over to Washington, according to the same sources. | Al-Araby Al-Jadeed's report has sparked a debate in J…
(2025-02-03). USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters. newarab.com 
Staffers of the USAID staffers also tracked more than 600 employees who
(2025-02-03). Biden or Trump, US Latin American Policy Remains Contemptible: Migration, Drugs, Tariffs. transcend.org 30 Jan 2025 – With Donald Trump, pundits are speculating about how US policy towards Latin America might change. We look at some of the speculation and address three instances of how the US's policy may be viewed from a progressive, L.A. perspective.
(2025-02-03). Chess Prodigy at Three: He's Internationally Ranked but Is Confused and Scared by the Limelight. transcend.org 26 Jan 2025 – Anish Sarkar began playing chess on a train and now practices eight hours a day after becoming the world's youngest ever FIDE-rated player.
(2025-02-03). Heroes of Human History (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org Ft Mai Khalil – Please click on Watch on YouTube…
(2025-02-03). Human Security and Its Dimensions. transcend.org The concept of human security is a controversial approach by a certain group of post-Cold War 1.0 academicians (after 1990) for the purpose of redefining and making broader the meaning of security in global politics and the studies of international relations.
(2025-02-03). Media Culture of War. transcend.org 28 Jan 2025 – Since the news media give daily headlines from the many wars taking place, it is easy to say that they are part of the culture of war. I suppose CNN has a special department for background information on present and future wars, just as obituaries for famous people to be ready in advance when their deaths occur.
(2025-02-03). (Norwegian-Norsk) Hva kommer etter USAs imperium? transcend.org En nà∏kkelhypotese i The fall of the US empire — and then what? er at etterfà∏lgersystemet til det amerikanske imperiet verken vil và¶re et hegemoni drevet av en stor aktà∏r som Kina eller EU, eller globalisering drevet av transnasjonale selskaper, men en verden av regioner med regionale valutaer.
(2025-02-03). Renaming and Reframing Continually in the Face of Hubris. transcend.org 3 Feb 2025 – Playing Creatively Along with Trump and Musk or Being Played – A feature of this period is renaming and the pressures to do so. Readers are free to amend the questions asked or to frame other questions ⚪ whether with the same AIs, with others, or with those that become available in the future.
(2025-02-03). The Evolution of the Militarized Data Broker. transcend.org 16 Jan 2025 – Mythologized as created to champion human freedom, the internet and many of its companies were birthed out of the national security apparatus of the USA. What appeared as a guiding light towards free speech and financial freedom is Uncle Sam's boot making its next step.
(2025-02-03). The Mad King's Court. transcend.org Meanwhile, in the [White] House of [Black] Horrors…
(2025-02-03). The war in eastern DRC. independent.co.ug 
Behind the intrigue of South Africa and Tanzania's role ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | A terse exchange between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on X was the latest escalation in the fallout over the fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The exchange showed how the situation could spiral …
(2025-02-03). Uganda retains fourth place in Absa Africa Financial Markets Index. independent.co.ug 
However, the country's financial sector remains relatively illiquid and lacks the product diversity seen in more advanced markets such as South Africa and Mauritius Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda has maintained its position as one of Africa's top financial markets, ranking fourth in the 2024 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index. The annual report, released …
(2025-02-03). World Bank and AfDB pledge US$50bn to electrify Africa. independent.co.ug 
Currently, close to 600‚ÄØmillion Africans lack electricity, a critical resource for economic development ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have pledged US$50 billion to provide electricity access to nearly 300 million Africans over the next five years, through an initiative known as "Mission 300." This commitment was announced …
(2025-02-03). Judiciary dismisses Deputy Registrar Cissy Mudhasi. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judicial Service Commission has dismissed Masaka Deputy Registrar Cissy Mudhasi Kawuma and Chief Magistrate Ruth Nabaasa for misconduct. According to the statement issued by the Judicial Service Commission, Mudhasi was dismissed for abusing her judicial authority by ordering the attachment of the accounts belonging to Makerere University, Uganda Nurses …
(2025-02-03). Mugalu's hidden beauty in nature. independent.co.ug 
The artist through expressive brushstrokes and a vibrant palette fused with regular themes invites us to his exploratory journey of the relationship between humanity and the natural world ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The saying, 'We are one with nature,' comes to life in the solo exhibition 'Hidden Beauty in Nature' by seasoned artist Edison Mugalu. …
(2025-02-03). Why liberation movements fail at government. independent.co.ug 
Museveni, who on coming to power in 1986 proclaimed that African leaders stayed in office for far too long, is still there COMMENT | CHRISTOPHER CLAPHAM | The magic moment in the life of a victorious guerrilla insurgency comes when it finally seizes the capital of the state for which it has fought, often at great cost …
(2025-02-03). M23 Sends Over 40,000 Captured FARDC, Wazalendo Fighters for fresh Training. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have sent over 40,000 captured troops from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and militia coalition to its camp in Rumangabo, Rutshuru territory in North Kivu province for fresh military training. The FARDC soldiers and militia coalition under their umbrella Wazalendo (Patriots) were captured by …
(2025-02-03). Rwanda Angered By SADC on DRC, Joint Summit Agreed. plusnews.ug 
The outcome of the SADC (Southern African Development Community) Extraordinary Summit has rubbed Rwanda the wrong way. Rwanda is particularly concerned that SADC insisted that its government and the Rwanda Defense Forces are directly involved in the fight against the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo alongside M23 rebels. In rejecting the accusations against …
(2025-02-03). Contacts of Ebola Patients Traced in Jinja city. plusnews.ug 
The Ministry of Health (MOH) surveillance teams on Monday tracked down a nurse, who also runs a drug shop, suspected of having been in contact with an Ebola patient last week. Reports indicate that a nurse from Mulago National Referral Hospital, who succumbed to Ebola last week, had relatives living in Mafubira Zone A, Northern Division, …
(2025-02-03). Low Turnout, Ebola and Mpox Concerns Shape First Day of 2025 Academic Year. plusnews.ug 
As schools officially opened their doors for the 2025 academic year, Uganda's education landscape faced significant challenges on the first day. While most schools began the term as scheduled, a few defiant institutions ignored the national school calendar and opened a week earlier. However, the most notable concern on the first day was the low …
(2025-02-03). CPJ to release 2024 report on killings of journalists worldwide. cpj.org
(2025-02-03). Trump's tariffs aren't about drugs. They're just brash 21st-century imperialism. thecanary.co Donald Trump has started his second presidential term aggressively. His government, for example, has just announced 25% tariffs (i.e. taxes) on goods from Mexico and Canada. Because the three countries have had a free trade agreement since 1994, this is a massive spanner in the works. The two neighbouring North American nations have reacted by …
(2025-02-03). Jeremy Corbyn set to attend the launch of a NEW political party. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn will attend the launch of Southport Community Independents in the seaside Merseyside town on 1 March. This local party "will balance a community-led approach with an alignment to Collective, nationally", according to a press release. It will focus on "the needs of our town, while also gaining the shared knowledge and support of …
(2025-02-03). The MSM is now announcing Labour's DWP plans for it. Shameful. thecanary.co It hasn't even been a week since Rachel Reeves' announcement on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) disability benefit cuts — that she'd pre-announced to the shitrag Sun — and which turned out to be: a non-announcement. It was only to be expected that the right-wing rumour-mill would spin into action to launder the DWP …
(2025-02-03). Elon Musk has access to the federal payment system. What could go wrong? thecanary.co The US Treasury Department under Donald Trump has given billionaire megalomaniac Elon Musk and his team full access to the federal payment system: WTF is going on?! pic.twitter.com/6veHBQ6HOt — chris evans (@notcapnamerica) February 1, 2025 Elon Musk: doge-ing accountability over federal payment system access According to ABC News, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — spearheaded …
(2025-02-03). Eco-Tourism in Ibiza: How to Enjoy the Island Sustainably. thecanary.co Ibiza is well known for its legendary nightlife and world-famous beaches, but there's so much more to this Balearic paradise. Beyond the clubs and cocktails, Ibiza is also a hidden gem for eco-tourism, offering breathtaking natural landscapes, sustainable activities, and a growing commitment to responsible travel. With more eco-conscious initiatives being introduced every year, both …
(2025-02-03). What do Peter Mandelson and Donald Trump have in common? Well, it's more than just Jeffrey Epstein. thecanary.co We all get things wrong from time to time. Okay, perhaps not the Canary editorials because they're always on the money, and my favourite allotment king, my G, Jeremy Corbyn. But most of us get it completely wrong at some point. Back in 2019, known polyp on the anus of humanity, Peter Mandelson, possibly for …
(2025-02-03). Gaie Delap is home — but her story exposes the chaos in the so-called 'justice system'. thecanary.co Gaie Delap's family and friends have released a statement following her release under Home Detention Curfew on Friday 31 January. Gaie Delap, a grandmother, Quaker, and 'earth defender' who was sentenced to 20 months in prison for joining a Just Stop Oil action on the M25 in November 2022, was recalled to prison before Christmas …
(2025-02-03). Canadians react to Trump's latest tariffs on goods. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. and Canada are long-term allies with inter-dependent industries, businesses and interests. But a series of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs that were imposed by both sides on Saturday, Feb, 1, is causing concern on both sides of the border. CGTN's Dan Williams has the latest from Canada's capital city, Ottawa.
(2025-02-03). 'Plastics are awesome': Inside the Energy Department's partnership with the plastics industry. grist.org 
This story is a partnership between Grist and Nearly five years ago, the United States Department of Energy, or DOE, began an unusual partnership with the country's largest lobbying group for the plastics industry. | In a
(2025-02-03). SA celebrates first Black South African woman crowned Mrs World. sanews.gov.za SA celebrates first Black South African woman crowned Mrs World | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has congratulated Tshego Gaelae for making history as the first Black woman to be crowned Mrs World. | The 33-year-old admitted attorney from Centurion, in Tshwane, was crowned the 40th Mrs World at the prestigious Mrs World 2025 pageant held last week in Las Vegas, USA. | "As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, Gaelae's victory is a powerful symbol of resilience, excellence, and global recognition of South African women. Her crowni…
(2025-02-03). Presidenta mexicana anuncia pausa en aranceles con Estados Unidos por un mes. cubadebate.cu La presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum anunció este lunes que Estados Unidos decidió pausar por mes la aplicación de los aranceles generales de 25% para México tras llegar a unos acuerdos en materia de seguridad. La mandataria subrayó que tras una conversación telefónica con el presidente Donald Trump se decidió poner en "pausa los aranceles por un mes a partir de ahora".
(2025-02-03). (Franàßais) Culture Médiatique de la Guerre. transcend.org 28 janvier 2025 – Étant donné que les médias d'information donnent quotidiennement des informations sur les nombreuses guerres qui se déroulent, il est facile de dire qu'ils font partie de la culture de la guerre. Je suppose que CNN a un département spécial pour les informations de fond sur les guerres présentes et futures, tout comme les nécrologies des personnes célèbres pour être prêtes à l'avance lorsque leur décès survient.
(2025-02-03). Beyoncé triunfa en los Premios Grammy 2025. cubadebate.cu En esta 67 edición de los Grammy, la cantante —catalogada por la revista Billboard como la mejor estrella pop del siglo XXI por su impacto, evolución e influencia en esta música en los últimos 25 años— siguió haciendo historia. El número de premios que atesora la confirman con 35 en la cima y 99 nominaciones a lo largo de su carrera.
(2025-02-03). Este lunes en la Mesa Redonda, Comenzando la Semana. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La más reciente reunión del Alba-TCP las consecuencias de la política migratoria de Donald Trump, así como la situación en Medio Oriente, serán los temas principales de la mesa redonda de este lunes, comenzando la semana que contará además con la sección La Esquina.
(2025-02-03). Estados Unidos condiciona el apoyo a Ucrania al control de sus "tierras raras" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, considera seguir apoyando a Ucrania si este país le ofrece la como garantía sus "tierras raras", nombre con el que se conoce un selecto grupo de elementos químicos que son ampliamente codiciados y utilizados en diferentes sectores tecnológicos y de defensa.
(2025-02-03). IDEAS Multimedios obtiene dos menciones en el Concurso Nacional de Periodismo José González Barros. cubadebate.cu Randy Alonso y Oscar Figueredo , de Ideas Multimedios, obtuvieron menciones en el Concurso Nacional de Periodismo José González Barros. Alonso Falcón recibió la distinción por su trabajo "Aunque no todo lo esperado, Cuba fue también fue protagonista de la fiesta de París", mientras que Oscar Figueredo lo mereció por "Un himno, el amor y el deporte en París".
(2025-02-03). Investigadores encuentran discrepancias de altitud entre el helicóptero y el avión accidentados en Washington DC. cubadebate.cu Datos preliminares del vuelo sobre la colisión mortal en pleno aire entre un avión de American Airlines y un helicóptero militar Black Hawk en Washington DC, reveló una discrepancia significativa en las lecturas de altitud de ambas aeronaves en el momento del impacto. Los datos del registrador de vuelo del vuelo 5342 de American Eagle indicaban que la aeronave volaba a aproximadamente 99 metros de altura…
(2025-02-03). Marco Rubio asume como jefe interino de la USAID. cubadebate.cu De este modo, confirmó la proyectada fusión de la agencia con el Departamento de Estado por parte del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump. La página web del Departamento de Estado informa que Rubio ya ha notificado al Congreso que "las actividades de ayuda exterior de la USAID están siendo revisadas para una posible reorganización".
(2025-02-03). Adecuaciones Tributarias: øPara bien o para mal? cubadebate.cu En diciembre pasado, el debate público giró en torno a la nueva Ley del Presupuesto del Estado y sus proyecciones para 2025. Entre los temas recurrentes destacan las adecuaciones tributarias anunciadas, que generaron dudas en la ciudadanía: øimplicarán un aumento de impuestos? øPor qué se reformulan los pagos de tributos? Y, como telón de fondo, resurge el fantasma de la evasión fiscal, un problema que lastra las arcas públicas. Sobre estos temas se habló en Cuadrando la Caja.
(2025-02-03). Sobre la cancha: El príncipe reclama su trono. cubadebate.cu Además, el extremo zurdo de diestra educada aspira a un premio mayor. Y no, no es retornar al espectro de la Champions League. Más bien su mirada está puesta en 2026 para pagar viejas deudas vestido de azul y amarillo. ahora, el aún heredero debe ser consciente de los obstáculos a cruzar. Existen motivos para creer en el fin o la decadencia, según gusten los más objetivos.
(2025-02-03). Atilio Borón a jóvenes intelectuales cubanos: "Educación y movimiento popular para enfrentar las presiones de Trump" cubadebate.cu Hacia el ciberespacio y el combate diario también dirigió algunas de sus reflexiones. A los jóvenes en específico, los llamó a convertirse en "guerrilleros digitales" y a contar su propia historia a través de las diferentes plataformas. Sobre la inclusión de Cuba en la espuria lista de estados patrocinadores del terrorismo, Atilio catalogó esta acción de "infamia"
(2025-02-03). WhatsApp prueba cambios en su función de "ver una vez" cubadebate.cu Este cambio refleja el equilibrio entre comodidad y privacidad. Mientras WhatsApp intenta adaptarse a las demandas de sus más de 2.000 millones de usuarios, la responsabilidad recae también en los destinatarios para respetar la confidencialidad del contenido efímero. øLogrará la plataforma cerrar estas brechas?
(2025-02-03). ICAP lanza campaña de comunicación para conmemorar su 65 aniversario. cubadebate.cu Para celebrar su 65 aniversario, el Instituto Cubano de Amistad por los Pueblos (ICAP) llevará a cabo durante todo el 2025 una campaña de comunicación con diferentes actividades, según anunció este lunes su presidente, Fernando González Llort, en un encuentro con la prensa. Durante el intercambio estuvieron presentes otros directivos de la institución.
(2025-02-03). (Italiano) Geopolitica della follia dell'Elite (Parte 3): La pericolosa fissa che i governi, BRICS compresi, siano sovrani e possano fermare la presa di potere tecnocratica. transcend.org 29 Gennaio 2025 – Mentre l'ordine della geopolitica viene rapidamente riplasmato per meglio servire gli interessi dell'Elite, gran parte degli analisti che scrivono in merito vengono indotti a percepire i BRICS come una sorta di 'alternativi'.
(2025-02-03). Guantánamo recuerda 66 años de la primera visita de Fidel. cubadebate.cu El 3 de febrero de 1959, apenas 34 días después del triunfo de la Revolución, en el aeropuerto de Los Caños, el Comandante Villa, jefe de la Plaza, recibía a Fidel, el cual llegó acompañado del Comandante Piñeiro; minutos después la caravana entraba a la ciudad, donde recorrió varias de sus arterias principales y fue aclamado por una multitud emocionada y vibrante.
(2025-02-03). Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores traspasa responsabilidad de legalización de documentos al Ministerio de Justicia. cubadebate.cu Este lunes 3 de febrero el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba concluyó el proceso de traspaso de la función de legalización de documentos al Ministerio de Justicia. Al decir del canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, esta decisión "permitirá unificar y viabilizar todas las fases del proceso por instancias de un solo ministerio".
(2025-02-03). Unión Eléctrica pronostica déficit de 1545 MW para el horario pico nocturno de este lunes. cubadebate.cu Ayer, el servicio eléctrico estuvo afectado durante las 24 horas y se mantuvo interrumpido durante la madrugada de hoy. La máxima afectación registrada fue de 1,584 MW a las 6: 50 p.m., coincidiendo con la hora de máxima demanda. Para el día de hoy la afectación podría alcanzar los 980 MW durante el mediodía y 1,545 MW para el pico nocturno.
(2025-02-03). A propósito de la Ley del Sistema de Atención a las quejas y peticiones de las personas. (I). cubadebate.cu El sistema de atención a las quejas y peticiones constituye la garantía institucional de los derechos. Esta estructura se compone por los entes llamados a la atención, tratamiento, respuesta y control de las quejas y peticiones. La integración del sistema tiene por vértice a los órganos superiores del entramado estatal quienes irradian a sus estructuras subordinadas.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-02-02). The Hague Group: A New Alliance to Enforce Intl Law against Israel
Nine countries have announced the formation of The Hague Group to coordinate legal, diplomatic and economic measures against Israel's violations of international law. | | The move comes as representatives from South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize gathered in The Hague on Friday in a meeting hosted by Progressive International, a global political organization comprised of activists and organizations worldwide.
(2025-02-02). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-02-02). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). Press Conference Announces National Target Boycott. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — Minnesota residents are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores in response to the corporation recently cutting its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. An uproar hit social media when the announcement was made and since then, legions of people online have been calling for a Target boycott and to buy from Black businesses. Watch Unicorn Riot's live stream of the press conference on Thursday, January 30 outside of Target's downtown Minneapolis offices, where community activists will call for a national Target boycott.
(2025-02-02). Protesters Blockade DNC Party Meeting. popularresistance.org Spurred on by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles that experts say were climate-change related, the activist group Climate Defiance held a protest on January 31 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C., against the Democratic National Committee (DNC), calling on it to get dirty fossil fuel money out of Democratic politics forever. | The protest started inside the resort's main atrium with a three-story banner drop from a hotel room that said, "Oil $$$ Out of the DNC." Dozens of protesters then marched around the hotel's ground floor, chanting, "Which side are you on?" and "We need…
(2025-02-02). London anti-racism protests. presstv.ir Thousands have taken to the streets of London in a counter-protest against supporters of notorious far-right Islamophobic activist Tommy Robinson, who are calling for his release.
(2025-02-02). Jailed far-right activist sparks rival rallies in London. newarab.com 
Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right agitator Tech billionaire Robinson, 42, is serving an 18-month jail term imposed in October after he admitted breach…
(2025-02-02). Jews and Revolution: A Balanced Perspective. muslimskeptic.com Among the plethora of antisemitic myths that pervade the public discourse in many continents, there is a common stereotype of Jews being "revolutionaries" who are always eager to bring down the national or even international establishment in order to advance their specific identitarian objectives. The Bolshevik Revolution… Not All Jews? Typically, this perception is associated …
(2025-02-02). New Syria resistance group vows 'surprise' strikes against Israeli forces, Jolani 'terrorist gangs'. presstv.ir New resistance group emerges in Syria, pledging "surprise" strikes against Israeli forces as well as the "terrorist gangs" of the country's self-proclaimed new "president."
(2025-02-02). American human rights lawyer and professor of international law Dr. Francis Boyle has died. expose-news.com Dr. Francis A. Boyle, an American human rights lawyer and professor of international law at the University of Illinois College of Law, died on 30 January 2025 at the age of 74. …
english.palinfo.com (2025-02-02). Making America great again by ethnically cleansing the Palestinian peopleIronically, Trump is adopting a policy to prevent and restrict immigration to the US, although America is built by immigrants including his family. While he preaches America's right to do so, he wants to drive the local Palestinian indigenous people out of the land of their ancestors and allow Jewish immigrants to expand their fascist, racist, re-actionist apartheid state onto it.
asiapacificreport.nz (2025-02-02). Moral bankruptcy, Israel's genocide and the betrayal of the Palestinians
Why has any discussion about Israel, its violations of international law, and the international legal expectations for third party states to hold IDF soldiers accountable not been addressed? Why is criticism of Israel being conflated with racism, even though many Jewish people oppose Israel's war crimes, and what about Palestinians, what does this mean for a people experiencing genocide?
(2025-02-02). The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity: Teetering on the Brink of Armageddon, The Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca As the world simultaneously teeters on the brink of nuclear war in Central Asia, shatters any remaining sense of 'international justice' by taking no effective action to halt the televised genocide in Palestine (let alone the risk of a dramatically …
(2025-02-02). Israeli Soldiers Shoot 3 Palestinians, Assault a Journalist, in the West Bank. imemc.org 
| On Saturday, Israeli forces shot at least three Palestinians, including a child, assaulted a journalist, and injured other citizens, in various parts of the occupied West Bank. | Media sources said that occupation forces shot a 15-year-old child with live ammunition, on Saturday afternoon, while he was near the Ofer military prison, in Beitunia town, west of Ramallah in the central West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Palestinian detainees released as 50 patients cross into Egypt. newarab.com 
Hamas freed three Three buses carrying The prisoners, dress…
(2025-02-02). Israel and Hamas complete fourth prisoner-captive exchange. aljazeera.com Israel and Hamas complete their fourth prisoner-captive exchange as part of phase one of the ceasefire agreement.
(2025-02-02). Poll shows only 4 percent of Israelis believe war goals achieved. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Tom Cotton Admits The US Doesn't Actually Care About Spreading Democracy. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | Warmongering senator Tom Cotton made an interesting comment during the confirmation hearings for Tulsi Gabbard the other day which acknowledged the mostly unspoken truth that the US government cares less about whether the nations it partners with are free and democratic than how well they serve US interests. | "In a fallen world, we have to take our friends where we find them," Cotto…
(2025-02-02). Israel's Netanyahu travels to US to discuss Gaza ceasefire with Trump. aljazeera.com Trump, who has claimed credit for the Israel-Hamas deal, is expected to host Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday.
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The Lebanese government is fully responsible, following the extension of ceasefire agreement, for monitoring and exerting strong pressure on sponsoring states to halt Israeli aggression, violations. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: We have shown patience with Israeli enemy's violations until the Lebanese gov. fulfills its responsibilities in implementing the ceasefire agreement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Gaza ceasefire phase 2 'unclear' as Israel withholds delegation. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Israel defence chief threatens freed Palestinian detainee. newarab.com Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz took to social media on Thursday to threaten a former Palestinian detainee with reincarceration after the man was released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. | Katz's post on X targeted "One mistake and you're going to meet old friends," Katz
(2025-02-02). Israel Violates Gaza "Ceasefire" with Sneak Attack on Child and Four Others. indybay.org Child in critical condition after Israeli drone strike, according to medical source…
(2025-02-02). Homs 2012 and the Genesis of Syria Chemical Weapons Narrative. globalresearch.ca During the 2011-2014 war to overthrow the Syrian Government in 2011, its belligerents, specifically the US, Turkey, France, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Israel, have repeatedly accused the Syrian Government of both stockpiling and using chemical weapons (CW). | These …
(2025-02-02). Scientist and civilians murdered in sectarian violence in Syria (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Damascus, 2 February (Prensa Latina) Sectarian violence continues in several Syrian towns, as shown by the murder of a scientist and several civilians in the last 24 hours.
(2025-02-02). Freed Palestinians bear signs of torture, starvation by Israel. newarab.com Dozens of As part of the agreement between Hamas and Israel, 183 Palestinians were freed from Israeli jails on Saturday. | Dressed in stained grey prison uniforms, many appeared frail and exhausted as they arriv…
(2025-02-02). Al Qaeda rules Syria… U.S. and NATO whitewash their terrorist proxies as the new government. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-02). Syria enters new era amidst uncertainties. strategic-culture.su M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The appointment of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS…
(2025-02-02). Netanyahu to begin talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
The prime minister "spoke this evening with the US president's special envoy for the Middle East, The two agreed that negotiations on the seco…
(2025-02-02). Syria's De Facto Authorities Execute 'Sweeping' Neoliberal Reforms. popularresistance.org The self-appointed transitional government in Syria is undertaking sweeping internal reforms, including privatizing state-run enterprises and laying off a third of the public sector, as authorities say they are shifting to "a competitive free-market economy." | In an interview with Reuters, ex-officials of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) who are serving as cabinet ministers for transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa — former ISIS and Al-Qaeda commander Abu Mohammad al-Julani — say they have a "wide scope" of plans to shrink the state, including removing thousands of "ghost employees."
(2025-02-02). Thurs. Feb 6: U.S. Role in Regime Change — Libya, Iraq, Syria at 7pm ET — Webinar & In person. iacenter.org Date: Thursday, Feb 6 Time: 7 PM In Person: The New School, NYC, RSVP: bit.ly/tnspanel On Zoom: bit.ly/tnszoom What is regime change, and how has the US used it to target nations like Libya, Iraq, and Syria that resist Western dominance? This event will explore how sanctions, propaganda, and military intervention are wielded as tools of imperialism, plunging nations into chaos under the guise of "human rights" rhetoric. Join us to analyze the devastating consequences of US-led interventions and corporate media propaganda. Spread the word: www.instagram.com/p/DFbE4W7Sczl Questions? Email us at thenewschool…
(2025-02-02). Syrian acting president begins visit to Saudi Arabia. plenglish.com According to the Syrian presidency's Telegram channel, Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani is accompanying Al-Sharaa on his visit and will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. | Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan visited Damascus on 24 January. Riyadh also announced the dispatch of an airlift of humanitarian aid and 800 truckloads of supplies to the Syrian people. | The new Syrian authorities expressed their willingness to establish strategic relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on all fields.
(2025-02-02). President Maduro to Trump: Venezuela Has Taken the First Step in Rebuilding Relations (+Deportation Flights). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "From a free, sovereign and Bolivarian Venezuela, we say to President Donald Trump that we have taken a first step, and we hope it can be sustained. We want to sustain it! Let it be a new beginning of a histori…
(2025-02-02). Elon Musk's salute highlights the contact between fascism and liberalism. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-02). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Pezeshkian highlights deterrence as Iran unveils three satellites, ballistic missile. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted Iran's deterrence power as the country unveiled three new satellites and a ballistic missile.
(2025-02-02). Pezeshkian highlights deterrence as Iran unveils 'Etemad' ballistic missile. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted Iran's deterrence power as the Defense Ministry unveiled the "Etemad" ballistic missile.
(2025-02-02). More than 700 killed as DR Congo military fights M23 rebels. aljazeera.com Rwanda-backed rebels capture eastern DRC's largest city of Goma as conflict intensifies in the central African nation.
(2025-02-02). Ethiopia: Defend and strengthen the human rights movement against erosion! fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Agasint Torture (OMCT), under the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express deep concern over the escalating political tensions and ongoing conflicts in Ethiopia.
23 January 2025. The undersigned African civil society organisations (CSOs) and various international non-governmental organisations urgently express our deep concern (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-02-02). Hundreds Of Students Walk Out To Protest ICE Operations. popularresistance.org San Jose, CA — Several hundred people protested in East San Jose on Monday, January 28, against recent arrests made by ICE in the predominantly Chicano neighborhood. The protest began when hundreds of students organized a walkout from Overfelt High School and marched to the King and Story Road intersection. King and Story is an historic location in the Chicano and immigrant rights movement, and was the starting place for past mega-marches. | Protesters waved Mexican flags and held signs with slogans such as, "Legalization for all," "No somos criminales" and "Immigrant rights are civil rights."
(2025-02-02). Future Natures: On Seeing Commons Through Popular Genres. popularresistance.org In academic research about the commons, few scholars are as venturesome in their creative approaches than the scholars and researchers associated with the Centre for Future Natures, at the University of Sussex in England. Led by anthropologist and research fellow Amber Huff, Future Natures explores "ecologies of crisis, commons, and enclosures," but its chief output isn't monographs and books. It's an exuberant array of creative works in popular genres like comic books, zines, social media, videos, and podcasts.
(2025-02-02). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-02-02). Muslim candidate in California discusses wildfires, inequality. newarab.com 
Fatima Iqbal-Zubair is running for the California State Assembly at a time when her state is grappling with increasing frequent wildfires, a cost-of-living crisis, and rampant inequality. | This is her "The wildfires are a big part of why I'm running," says Iqbal-Zubair, who has been working on environmental justice for…
(2025-02-02). Civil Defence warns of humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. plenglish.com Ramallah, 2 February (Prensa Latina) Tens of thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are living in the open today and lack all basic services, the Civil Defence in the Strip has warned.
(2025-02-02). øCuáles son las consecuencias para Estados Unidos de la guerra arancelaria de Trump? cubadebate.cu Sin embargo, un arancel adicional del 10 % sobre China contraería el PIB de la economía estadounidense en 55.000 millones de dólares durante el segundo mandato de la Administración Trump, suponiendo que Pekín tome represalias arancelarias, según un análisis de Warwick McKibbin.
(2025-02-02). South Orange Maplewood Remembrance for Hind Rajab Murdered in the US Israel Genocide Year Ago Today Feb 2. fightbackbetter.com 
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(2025-02-02). 'Ignore Trump's bully' and take stand over genocide, PSNA tells Peters. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A defiant Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) national chair, John Minto, has appealed to Aotearoa New Zealand to stand with the "majority of humanity" in the world and condemn genocide in Gaza. Minto has called on Foreign Minister Winston Peters to "ignore the bullying" from pro-Israel Texas Senator Ted Cruz and have…
(2025-02-02). Statement from Jewish Rutgers union members: Zionist hegemony must end. mondoweiss.net 
The offices of the Rutgers academic union were defaced with pro-Israel slogans just before a vote on divesting from the Gaza genocide. This blunt intimidation reflects the impunity afforded Zionists, and the urgent need to end Zionist hegemony.
(2025-02-02). After US weapons ravaged Gaza's hospitals, US doctors can't remain silent. aljazeera.com Gaza's health care facilities have been targeted repeatedly, including with US-made 2,000-pound bombs. We must speak up.
(2025-02-02). Bolivia reaffirms solidarity with Palestine at The Hague. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia reaffirms today its solidarity with Palestine by joining the Hague Group that expresses support for the arrest warrants of those guilty of genocide against Palestinian be fulfilled.
(2025-02-02). In Gaza, Disease and Illness Are Hidden Horrors of Genocide. truthout.org War isn't just destroyed buildings and displaced populations; it is a humanitarian tragedy that leaves behind long-term physical consequences on individuals and communities. Repeated Israeli attacks on hospitals and the heavy Israeli restrictions on aid entering Gaza over the past 15 months have left the healthcare sector unable to provide necessary medical care due to a lack of medical and… |
(2025-02-02). Palestinian Authority Calls for International Intervention to Stop Israel's Assault on Jenin & Tulkarem. imemc.org The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to urgently intervene to stop the Israeli occupation's bombings of homes in Jenin and Tulkarm, to put an end to Israel's plans to forcibly displace Palestinians in the West Bank, and to stop the ongoing violations of international law, which include war crimes and …
(2025-02-02). Russian Foreign Ministry blames the West for Ukrainian war crimes. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova today blamed arms suppliers to Ukraine for being complicit in the recent missile attack on the boarding school in the city of Sudzha.
(2025-02-02). Russia denounces new war crime against civilians in Kursk. plenglish.com Moscow, 2 February (Prensa Latina) The Russian Ministry of Defence today denounced that the Ukrainian army committed another crime by shelling a boarding school building in the town of Sudzha, in the Russian region of Kursk.
(2025-02-02). Netanyahu flies to US to discuss 'victory over Hamas' with Trump. aljazeera.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Washington DC…
(2025-02-02). Netanyahu comes to Washington to kill Trump's Gaza deal. Will the president let him? haaretz.com In order to get the remaining hostages to their families, Trump will have to do something difficult: To reject a planeload of lies, excuses, false promises and shiny distractions from Netanyahu and his right-hand man, Ron Dermer…
(2025-02-02). In a rare move, Netanyahu makes the right call in appointing new Israeli army chief. haaretz.com Despite political pressure to bypass him, Eyal Zamir takes on the role of IDF chief at a critical moment, facing urgent security threats, a struggling military and a government that may seek to influence top appointments…
(2025-02-02). From warm embraces to '____ him': How the Trump-Netanyahu bromance soured. haaretz.com When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Donald Trump in the White House on Tuesday, their complicated relationship will return to the spotlight. It has been anything but smooth sailing over the past eight years…
(2025-02-02). Israel-Saudi normalization? Trump's Gaza proposal may be a ploy to benefit Riyadh. haaretz.com The main focus of the Trump administration ahead of its meeting with Netanyahu is to quickly advance normalization with Saudi Arabia, which it sees as the key to achieving its regional goals, primarily: Ousting Hamas and eliminating the Iranian nuclear program…
(2025-02-02). Israel's State Prosecutor's Office: Criminal investigation opened into Sara Netanyahu. haaretz.com The announcement comes after investigative news show 'Uvda' aired correspondence between Sara Netanyahu and a former head of the PM's office, in which Sara demanded that she attack a key witness in one of the PM's criminal cases…
(2025-02-02). Trump and Netanyahu expected to announce development in Saudi normalization talks. haaretz.com The main focus of the Trump administration ahead of its meeting with Netanyahu is to quickly advance normalization with Saudi Arabia, which it sees as the key to achieving its regional goals, primarily: Ousting Hamas and eliminating the Iranian nuclear program…
(2025-02-02). Video: "Wiping Gaza Off the Map": Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine's Maritime Natural Gas Reserves. globalresearch.ca There is an unspoken "Big Money Agenda". Netanyahu's objective is not only to exclude Palestinians from their homeland, it consists in confiscating Palestine's multi-billion dollar Gaza offshore Natural Gas reserves…
(2025-02-02). Occupation Forces Assassinate Two Palestinians Near Jenin. imemc.org 
The Israeli army assassinated two Palestinian young men and injured others, on Saturday, after targeting their vehicle in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Israel Kills Palestinian in Southern Gaza as Rafah Crossing Opens. imemc.org 
A Palestinian citizen was killed on Sunday evening by Israeli occupation forces' gunfire in Al-Shawka town, east of Rafah city, in the southern Gaza Strip. Wafa news reported that Salah Musa Al-Sufi was killed by the occupation forces in the town of Al-Shawka. No further details were available, but Palestinians in Rafah report the ongoing …
(2025-02-02). Israeli Colonizers Assault Three Palestinians In Northern Plain. imemc.org 
On Sunday evening, a group of paramilitary illegal Israeli colonizers assaulted three Palestinians in Ein Al-Hilwa in the occupied West Bank's Northern Plains. Media sources said the colonizers invaded Ein Al-Hilwa village and attacked the a few homes. They added that the colonizers assaulted two siblings, Mohammad and Hilal Adel Daraghma, and Fathi Elian Daraghma, …
(2025-02-02). Israeli Army Kills a Palestinian, Detonate Homes, in the Tulkarem Refugee Camp. imemc.org 
| On Saturday, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man in the Tulkarem refugee camp, in Tulkarem city, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. | For the sixth consecutive day, the Israeli army has carried out a military assault against the city of Tulkarem and the Tulkarem refugee camp.
(2025-02-02). Army Executes Two Palestinians in Jenin. imemc.org 
Israeli forces executed, on Saturday, two Palestinian young men in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin city, in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that an Israeli drone fired a missile at a motorcycle travelling in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin, killing two Palestinians. The Shireen Observatory identified the slain young men as Tamam …
(2025-02-02). Minister Amongi shifts goal post from Oyam to Lira city. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Betty Amongi, the Gender, Labor, and Social Development Minister, has officially registered as a voter in Lira City East Division, marking the beginning of her quest for the City Woman parliamentary seat. Amongi, who serves as the incumbent Oyam South Parliamentary seat was accompanied by her husband and the Uganda …
(2025-02-02). How the Palestine Authority and Israel are allies in silencing the truth. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eman Mohammed On December 28, 21-year-old student journalist Shatha Al-Sabbagh was assassinated near her home in Jenin. Her family accused snipers from the Palestinian Authority (PA) deployed in the camp of shooting her in the head. Al-Sabbagh had been active on social media, documenting the suffering of Jenin residents during the raids by…
(2025-02-02). Did Trump Executive Order Just Cripple US Regime Change Network? popularresistance.org Among the flurry of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump in the first days of his administration, perhaps the most consequential to date is one titled, "reevaluating and realigning US foreign aid." | Under this order, a 90-day pause was instantly enforced on all US foreign development assistance across the globe — excepting, of course, the largest recipients of US aid in Israel and Egypt. For now, the order forbids the disbursement of federal funding for any "non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and contractors" charged with delivering US "aid" programs overseas.
(2025-02-02). 9 nations form 'Hague Group' to push for justice and liberation for Palestinians. skwawkbox.org 
On Friday, nine nations announced that they have formed the Hague Group (HG) with the aim of holding Israel accountable for its crimes in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and to push for justice and liberation for the Palestinian people. The nine — South Africa, Malaysia, Namibia, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal, Honduras and Belize …
(2025-02-02). Who Is Eyal Zamir? Israel's Next IDF Chief of Staff. themedialine.org 
(2025-02-02). Six Palestinians killed, several injured in Israeli strikes across West Bank. presstv.ir At least six Palestinians have been killed and several others injured in separate Israeli military air strikes and raids across the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). University of Michigan suspends pro-Palestine student group over divestment calls. presstv.ir The University of Michigan has suspended a pro-Palestinian student group and revoked its funding following protests calling for divestment from companies conducting business with Israel.
(2025-02-02). US, UK were aware of Israel's plan for 'forced transfer' of Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt: Report. presstv.ir Historical documents from the British National Archives have revealed that the US and UK governments were informed of a clandestine Israeli plan more than 50 years ago, which aimed to facilitate the "forced transfer" of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to northern Egypt.
(2025-02-02). Released Israeli captive thanks al-Qassam 'for everything'. presstv.ir Keith Siegel, US-Israeli national, says Palestinian resistance fighters made sure to meet all his needs while he was in captivity for 15 months..
(2025-02-02). Israeli forces shoot elderly Palestinian man to death in West Bank raid. presstv.ir The Palestinian health ministry says Israeli forces have shot and killed an elderly Palestinian man during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Five Palestinians killed, several injured in Israeli strikes across West Bank. presstv.ir At least five Palestinians have been killed and several others injured in separate Israeli military air strikes and raids across the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-02). Dahiyeh's restaurant scene bounces back after Israel's war on Lebanon. aljazeera.com Despite the challenges, Dahiyeh's restaurants are picking themselves up out of the rubble.
(2025-02-02). Hezbollah slain leader Nasrallah to be buried in Lebanon on February 23. aljazeera.com Hassan Nasrallah received a temporary burial as hostilities with Israel did not allow for a funeral to take place.
(2025-02-02). Israel destroys buildings in West Bank's Jenin after killing elderly man. aljazeera.com Explosions heard throughout Jenin, part of Israeli military operation in the city and its adjacent refugee camp.
(2025-02-02). Israel carries out massive simultaneous explosions across Jenin. aljazeera.com Israel has carried out several simultaneous explosions in the Jenin refugee camp, destroying as many as 20 homes.
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: A counter campaign sponsored by the United States, the Israeli enemy, and foreign countries, supported by an internal team aimed at promoting defeat. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem Announces Funeral for Martyred Leaders Sayyed Nasrallah, Sayyed Safieddine on Feb 23rd. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's Secretary General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, affirmed on Sunday that the Islamic resistance will persist, unwavering in its path and beliefs, stressing that "foreign intervention leads to subservience, humiliation, and the solidification of the Israeli occupation." He also announced that the funeral procession of the great martyr, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, will take place on Sunday, …
(2025-02-02). How religious Zionism took over the Israeli book world in 2024. haaretz.com There was an absence of big names among this year's Sapir Prize winners — but one expert thinks that might be a good thing. Plus, Israeli movie theaters pay homage to the late, great David Lynch…
(2025-02-02). 73-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin, Palestinian Health Ministry says. haaretz.com The incident, on which the army has yet to issue a comment, occurred as the IDF continued its extensive operation in Jenin, expanding it overnight to the West Bank city of Tammun, north of Nablus…
(2025-02-02). 'It's a crazy roller-coaster. We hoped he was alive, then he was declared as fallen'. haaretz.com The army declared him dead, but police officer Ran Gvili's family believes he is still alive. 'I realize that it doesn't sound logical, but that is the decision that the family, alongside the decision to celebrate and be together,' says his aunt…
(2025-02-02). Multinational alliance pushing for legal, diplomatic and economic sanctions against Israel. haaretz.com Government ministers from nine African and South American countries announced the group's launch on Friday, saying, 'When future generations inquire about our contribution to Palestine's right to self-determination, our response must be, we took concrete measures'…
(2025-02-02). Reports emerge of testimonies from Israeli hostages freed Saturday from Hamas captivity. haaretz.com Former hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon, who were released Saturday, said they were kept in cages and beaten multiple times, according to reports. Keith Siegel, the third hostage to be released Saturday, returned severely malnourished…
(2025-02-02). Trump's plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza may impede release of remaining Hamas hostages. haaretz.com Freeing all the hostages requires Israel not only to end the war, but also to refrain from resuming it and start discussing Gaza's rehabilitation. If Trump's transfer idea is on the table, however, the demand to scrap it may become a key condition brought forward by Hamas, risking the deal's continuation…
(2025-02-02). Israeli army calls on Lebanese not to return to homes in south 'until further notice'. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Hostages Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel released from Gaza captivity ‚ñ WEST BANK: 16-year-old killed in IDF drone strike in Jenin ‚ñ LEBANON: IDF intercepts suspicious target from Lebanon; IDF confirms strike in east Lebanon ‚ñ GAZA: Trump says he's 'confident' Jordan, Egypt will take in Gazan refugees…
(2025-02-02). Iraq groups seek Tsurkov swap with Israel for Hezbollah fighters. newarab.com
(2025-02-02). Israeli forces blow up dozens of houses in Jenin's West Bank. newarab.com
(2025-02-02). Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank. newarab.com Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank destroyed a mosque in the The settlers poured a flammable substance inside the mosque in the Arab al-Mleihat community, northwest of "The mosque was completely burned down," M…
(2025-02-02). 'It's time for a free Palestine': Released detainee Al-Zubaidi. newarab.com 
Freed Palestinian detainee Zakaria Al-Zubaidi said it was time for Israel's occupation of the West Bank to end so Palestinians could have a state of their own, while declining to comment on his time in Israeli detention. | Al-Zubaidi, a commander of Fatah's The renowned resistance figh…
(2025-02-02). Palestinian teen among 5 killed in Israeli strikes on West Bank. newarab.com 
A 16-year-old Palestinian boy was among five killed on Saturday in The Israeli military began raiding the city in the northern West Bank on 21 January, just two days
(2025-02-02). Retired general picked to head Israeli military. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Return marches continue in southern Lebanon despite Israeli fire. newarab.com
(2025-02-02). Italian journalist names self as target of Israel spyware attack. newarab.com 
An Italian journalist was the first person to publicly proclaim that he has been targeted by Francesco Cancellato, who investigates fascism in
(2025-02-02). Israel releases 183 Palestinian prisoners in latest swap with Hamas. independent.co.ug 
GAZA, Palestine | Xinhua | Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in the fourth prisoner-for-hostage swap under the ongoing truce deal with Hamas, according to Palestinian sources. Abdullah Zaghari, head of the Palestinian Prisoners Club, told Xinhua that Israeli authorities handed the released prisoners over to the International Committee of the Red Cross. Of the …
(2025-02-02). Israel kills elderly man in Jenin, 25 Palestinians killed in 13 days. plenglish.com Ramallah, 2 February (Prensa Latina) – Israeli soldiers killed a 73-year-old Palestinian man today during operations against the West Bank city of Jenin and its neighbouring refugee camp, bringing the death toll to 25 in 13 days.
(2025-02-02). Palestine prisoners' release 'symbolic win' showing unity in face of occupation, says academic. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Sultan Barakat, a professor at Qatar's Hamad Bin Khalifa University, says the release of Palestinian prisoners is a "symbolic win" rather than a victory for the Palestinians, primarily showing the inhumane conditions they live under. "Israel can capture people in the West Bank and Gaza because they all live in a confinement…
(2025-02-02). Gaza to Prevail over Israeli Regime: Ayatollah Khamenei. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei lauded the sacrifices of Palestinian resistance groups against the Israeli regime and underscored the imminent victory of people in the besieged Gaza Strip against the occupying entity.
(2025-02-02). Release of 293 Palestinian prisoners: israeli torture & military repression. indybay.org Full title: The release of 293 Palestinian prisoners, including those serving life sentences, long-term sentences, and children, from Israeli occupation prisons as part of the third and fourth batches of the first phase of the prisoner exchange deal…
(2025-02-02). Beyond the Absence of War: Rethinking Peace as a Way of Life. pressenza.com The White-West notion of peace is largely associated with the absence of war. Even the origins of the peace symbol stem from the denuclearization movement. But what do we mean when we talk about peace? | If someone were to ask you, "Are you at peace with yourself today?" or "Are you at peace with your neighbors, your family, at work, or in your community?"—how would you respond? Do you know any truly peaceful individuals? Have you encountered any organizations that embody peace beyond simply opposing war? And how much time do you actually spend cultivating peace in your daily life? | Our societies have well…
(2025-02-02). CIA Director Reiterates There's No Evidence Iran Has Decided To Build a Nuclear Bomb. defenddemocracy.press The comments come amid reports that the Trump administration is considering military action against Iran's nuclear program by Dave DeCamp January 12, 2025 Outgoing CIA Director William Burns reiterated in an interview with NPR published on Friday that the US has not seen any sign that Iran has decided to build a nuclear weapon. Burns …
(2025-02-02). Rafael Grossi: Is the world edging closer to nuclear conflict? aljazeera.com IAEA chief Rafael Grossi on nuclear threats, global tensions, and the future of atomic security.
(2025-02-02). Venezuelan People, Main Foundation Of The Revolutionary Process. popularresistance.org Venezuela is undergoing a period of profound social transformation, working toward the creation of a society focused on development, self-sustainability, independence, and sovereignty, all while navigating the challenges posed by foreign hostilities, coercive measures, and misinformation campaigns. In this process, community participation plays a crucial role, as it is the key to driving meaningful change and fostering a sustainable future. | In this context, on Sunday, Venezuela will hold a historic election unlike any other in the world.
(2025-02-02). In 'Historic Win,' Court Rules Against UK's Rosebank Oilfield. popularresistance.org The decision by the previous Conservative government in the United Kingdom to approve the giant Rosebank oilfield off Shetland was ruled unlawful by an Edinburgh court on Thursday. | The judgment by Lord Ericht at the Court of Session said the carbon emissions that would be created by the burning of oil and gas at the largest untapped oilfield in the UK had not been taken into consideration. | "Today's ruling is part of a clear trend we're seeing from courts in the UK — marking the third time in the last year that judges have found that 'downstream' emissions must be considered in planning decisions," said…
(2025-02-02). How Does RFK Jr. Intend To 'Make America Healthy Again'? popularresistance.org In the course of two Senate hearings this week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), faced a long list of questions, ranging from immunization to chronic diseases to the functioning of the United States health system in general. Having observed him spreading vaccine misinformation for years, most senators were prepared for a very long conversation—and that's exactly what they got. | During his marathon testimonies, Kennedy largely struggled to provide definite and clear answers. One of the most concerning moments came when he failed to differentiate…
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The burial of His Eminence Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah will take place in the capital, Beirut, while Martyr Sayyed Hashem will be buried in his hometown of Deir Qanoun Al-Nahr, south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Journalists covering eastern DRC conflict face death threats, censorship. CPJ Africa Program Staff
(2025-02-02). Does 'cancel culture' help or hinder free speech? aljazeera.com Today on The Stream: Has the line between accountability and censorship blurred with the rise of cancel culture?>
(2025-02-02). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-02-02). Staying to help others "first and last choice" for slain doctor. electronicintifada.net Said Jouda remembered for his dedication to family, patients and the Palestinian cause.
(2025-02-02). "We will rebuild our lives from scratch" electronicintifada.net The destruction was visible everywhere as hundreds of thousands walked toward their homes in north Gaza.
(2025-02-02). Kissing the ground in Gaza's north. electronicintifada.net We dreamed of this moment for more than a year.
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: These are not mere violations but an act of aggression that the Lebanese government must confront firmly. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The return of Lebanese people to the southern villages reflects a popular liberation stance, a noble commitment to reclaim the land. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). This computer game will let you experience the Palestinian Nakba while eluding Zionists. haaretz.com 'Dreams on a Pillow' will follow a woman who flees her destroyed village to Lebanon during the 1948 war. Are computer games propaganda or a response to public sentiment?
(2025-02-02). Arab countries reject attempt to displace Palestinians. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Palestinian Authority (PA), and the Arab League (AL) stressed in a joint statement on Saturday the rejection of any attempt to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank. The statement was issued after a meeting in …
(2025-02-02). Leader: Iran has progressed in every aspect over past 40 years. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Iran's progress in various domains, saying the country has grown in all directions over the past 40 years.
(2025-02-02). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-02-02). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-02-02). Al Jazeera, the TV channel that saves the honor of modern journalism! cadtm.org
(2025-02-02). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-02-02). Iran Unveils New Ballistic Missile. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by the Iranian Defense Ministry was unveiled on Sunday.
(2025-02-02). Iran's Military Attainments Aimed at Defense: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian gave an assurance that Iran's military achievements serve to protect the country and are not for aggression against others.
(2025-02-02). IRGC's Onshore Missile Facility Comes into Operation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy unveiled a new underground missile facility in Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
(2025-02-02). Upgraded Version of Iranian Air Defense System Unveiled. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Defense Ministry unveiled an upgraded version of the homegrown 'Bavar 373' air defense missile system on Sunday.
(2025-02-02). Iran Can Launch Satellites for Other Countries: Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Praising Iran's maturity in manufacturing satellite carriers, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh raised the possibility of provision of services for other countries.
(2025-02-02). UN Receives Encyclopedia of Iranian Victims of Terrorism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations provided the UN chief with the Encyclopedia of 23,323 Iranian Victims of Terrorism, saying Iran has been a pioneer in the fight against terrorism and also a primary victim of it since the 1979 Revolution.
(2025-02-02). Vietnamese scientists identify new land snail species in world's largest cave. tvbrics.com 
This species was discovered during a state-level biodiversity research project…
(2025-02-02). How white nationalists infiltrated the wellness movement. aljazeera.com An emerging parallel economy peddles purity, health and fitness to promote wellbeing – and a political worldview.
(2025-02-02). Global alarm, condemnation as Trump tariffs hit Mexico, Canada and China. aljazeera.com Mexico and Canada announce retaliatory tariffs while China warns that there is no winner in a trade war.
(2025-02-02). How have Canada, China and Mexico responded to Trump's tariffs? aljazeera.com The US president's new tariffs prompt retaliation and spark concerns over global trade disruptions and inflation.
(2025-02-02). Germans protest at conservative cooperation with far right on migration. aljazeera.com Protesters say CDU head Merz broke post-Nazi norm of never passing any rule with the support of far-right parties.
(2025-02-02). UK to become first country to criminalise AI child abuse tools. aljazeera.com UK will make it a crime to possess, create or distribute AI tools that generate sexual content targeting children.
(2025-02-02). US strikes in Somalia killed 'key' ISIL figures, says regional government. aljazeera.com Strikes were carried out in north Somalia, where the Puntland Security Forces is carrying out operations against ISIL.
(2025-02-02). Canada's brewing disquiet. aljazeera.com The frontrunners in the Liberals' leadership race cannot offer the change the party needs to tackle Trump and elections.
(2025-02-02). How executive orders shape presidential power. aljazeera.com AJLabs examines the data behind executive orders.
(2025-02-02). Could conflict in eastern DR Congo expand across region? aljazeera.com M23 rebels have taken control of regional capital and advance deeper into the east.
(2025-02-02). The power of literature in times of war: Fatima Bhutto & Ahmed Masoud. aljazeera.com Fatima Bhutto interviews Gaza writer Ahmed Masoud on the power of literature in times of war.
(2025-02-02). Arsenal keep title hunt alive with 5-1 hammering of Manchester City. aljazeera.com Arsenal thrash champions Man City at the Emirates to close the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points.
(2025-02-02). Real Madrid beaten by Espanyol after late Romero goal. aljazeera.com The LaLiga leaders upset by Carlos Romero's 85th minute strike that snatched victory for the relegation-battling hosts.
(2025-02-02). Dallas Mavericks left to answer big question on Luka Doncic trade: Why? aljazeera.com The Mavs trade of superstar Luka Doncic has the whole NBA asking why Dallas made the bombshell, three-team exchange.
(2025-02-02). Rubio lands in Panama as Trump threatens to 'take back' canal. aljazeera.com The US secretary of state follows up on President Donald Trump's extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal.
(2025-02-02). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,074. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,074th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-02). Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. aljazeera.com Republican US president imposes 25 percent on goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10 percent on all imports from China.
(2025-02-02). Medical plane carrying child and mother crashes in Philadelphia. aljazeera.com
(2025-02-02). Trudeau says Canada will retaliate by imposing 25% tariffs on US imports. aljazeera.com Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's been left with no option but to respond by imposing 25% tariffs on US.
(2025-02-02). Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis: Reports. aljazeera.com Dallas Mavericks ship superstar Luke Doncic to LA Lakers for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster three-team deal.
(2025-02-02). Mavericks trade Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis: Reports. aljazeera.com Dallas Mavericks ship superstar Luke Doncic to LA Lakers for Anthony Davis in a blockbuster three-team deal.
(2025-02-02). Why'd Trump Just Repost His Threat To Impose 100% Tariffs On BRICS Countries? thealtworld.com A full-fledged economic pressure campaign by the US against the BRICS countries might be imminent. | Trump
(2025-02-02). Breaking: Trudeau announces 25% tariff on hundreds of $billions of US imports. skwawkbox.org 
Canadian PM gives US ultimatum — and gives Canadian companies additional time to source alternatives to US supplies Canada has become the latest country to respond to US president Donald Trump's wild spree of tariffs on allies and opponents alike by imposing tariffs on US imports — 25% on all US imports, worth hundreds of …
(2025-02-02). Eskom suspends loadshedding. sanews.gov.za Eskom suspends loadshedding | Eskom has suspended loadshedding on Sunday morning, following a temporary setback that necessitated the implementation of loadshedding over the weekend. | The State-owned power utility said it has suspended loadshedding as of 6am on Sunday due to the recovery of sufficient emergency reserves. | This follows more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply, reflecting the effectiveness of the Generation Recovery Plan. | This past Friday, Eskom announced that it had encountered several breakdowns over the past week, necessitating extended repair times and the full use of its eme…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Aging and the benefits of exercising. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in your body as you get older and contribute to age-related disorders. A recent study by Mayo Clinic shows that exercise and other physical activities can reduce the number of senescent cells. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at…
(2025-02-02). Sick and wounded children begin crossing from Gaza to Egypt. newarab.com 
A group of 50 sick and wounded The reopening of the Rafah crossing represents a significant breakthrough that bolsters the
(2025-02-02). UECCC initiates ORIO mini hydropower project to enhance rural electrification. independent.co.ug 
Mitooma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC), the Government of Uganda has officially launched the ORIO mini hydropower project in Western Uganda. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Rwakitandara Playground in Mitooma District, marks a …
(2025-02-02). What Is the Best Casino Not on Gamstop UK? independent.co.ug 
Gambling is an exhilarating pastime, but when life calls for a break, self-exclusion tools like Gamstop come into play. These tools help players manage their habits and stay in control. But what happens when you feel like spinning the reels every now and then? Simple. You head to your trusted casinos not on Gamstop UK, …
(2025-02-02). Kenya on high alert over Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya's Ministry of Health said on Friday it has intensified surveillance at all entry points across the country following an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in neighboring Uganda. "As a precautionary measure, surveillance systems have been enhanced in all counties and points of entry," Principal Secretary of the Ministry …
(2025-02-02). Tanzania attracts record 5.36 million tourists in 2024. independent.co.ug 
üî¥ üáπüáøTANZANIA tourism figures ‚ö™ 5.36 million tourists in 2024 ‚ö™ 3.22 million domestic tourists | 2.14 million international ‚ö™ Generated $4 billion ‚ö™ TARGET $6billion by December 2025 DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania hosted 5.36 million tourists in 2024, a record high and breaking its target of attracting 5 million tourists by 2025, …
(2025-02-02). Uganda starts mpox vaccination targeting high risk populations. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, KAMPALA | Xinhua | Uganda on Saturday launched mpox vaccination campaign targeting high-risk populations in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, the current epicenter of the virus outbreak in the east African country. Charles Olaro, director general of Health Services at the Ministry of Health, told Xinhua by telephone that phase one of the vaccination exercise, …
(2025-02-02). Trump launches trade war against Canada, Mexico and China. defenddemocracy.press 
China Has Edge Over US on Much More Than AI Models Jan 28, 2025 The shock release of a new Chinese AI known as DeepSeek that's cheaper, faster and open source sent shockwaves across Silicon Valley, wiping $1 trln off tech stocks and prompting pundits to dub the development a "Sputnik moment" for the US. …
(2025-02-02). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-02-02). Canada, Mexico impose retaliatory tariffs on US; China vows countermeasures. presstv.ir US President Donald Trump's extraordinary new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China have sparked retaliatory actions.
(2025-02-02). (VIDEO) What you need to know about HMPV. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northern Hemisphere, especially in China. But Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says people shouldn't be concerned. "In the late winter, early spring, it can account for 5% to 10% of all the respiratory infections that we diagnose in the United States. So it's definitely out there," says Dr. Binnicker….
(2025-02-02). Trump Orders Imposition of High Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. truthout.org President Donald Trump signed three executive orders on Saturday following through on his promise to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on goods from China, a measure that targets the nation's three largest trading partners. The tariffs are set to go into effect on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. The orders contained no language allowing for… |
(2025-02-02). El último golpe tecnológico de China a EE.UU. se llama Deepseek. strategic-culture.su Impacto en la bolsa y en los planes de Trump | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | El mercado de valores de Estados Unidos ha experimentado su mayor h…
(2025-02-02). China rechaza aranceles del 10 por ciento anunciados por EEUU. radiohc.cu Beijing, 2 feb (RHC) China expresó este domingo su fuerte descontento y firme oposición ante la decisión de Estados Unidos de imponer un arancel adicional del 10 por ciento a productos chinos importados.
(2025-02-02). Biden's Environmental Record. counterpunch.org
(2025-02-02). A Former Danish Diplomat on the Future of Greenland. counterpunch.org On the night of June 21, 1976, summer solstice, I flew from New York to Stockholm. I sat at a north-side window and watched in wonder as the sun went down, down, down, but not under, and rose again. We arrived in Stockholm at 3: 30 a.m., and it was broad daylight. It's an odd thing […] | To read this article, log in
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(2025-02-02). Czech Republic: Women who are covid vaccinated are 66% less likely to give birth. expose-news.com Data from the Czech Republic shows that covid vaccinated women are 66% less likely to give birth compared to unvaccinated women. During 2023, even though only about a third of Czech women …
(2025-02-02). The Covid "Killer Vaccine". People Are Dying All Over the World. It's A Criminal Undertaking. We Call Upon its Immediate Cancellation! globalresearch.ca Author's Update: | President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). | "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged …
(2025-02-02). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: How personalized vaccines target cancer tumors Vaccines are helpful in protecting against the flu and COVID-19, but could they also play a role in the fight against cancer? Imagine a future where every cancer treatment is personalized to each patient, precisely targeting their unique cancer cells. Dr. Keith Knutson, a cancer vaccine researcher at Mayo…
(2025-02-02). Renowned Oncologist: 'Evil' COVID 'Vaccines' Caused 'Turbo Cancer' 'Explosion'/ By Frank Bergman. marktanliano.net 
By Frank Bergman Global Research, January 07, 2025 Slay News 17 December 2024 Original Link Here: www.globalresearch.ca/renowned-oncologis… A world-renowned professor of oncology has issued a chilling warning about Covid mRNA "vaccines" after concluding that the "evil" injections have triggered a global "explosion" in cases of deadly "turbo cancers." The warning was issued by Angus Dalgleish, a …
(2025-02-02). Stewed Assorted Delicacies: what do Hubei locals eat for Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. ecns.cn Fruits, vegetables, lotus roots, meat and fish… What's on the shopping list of ingredients for a Hubei-style Chinese New Year's Eve dinner? | Check this video and find out how people in Tianmen, Hubei Province, celebrate the Spring Festival.
(2025-02-02). RFK Jr.'s First Day of Senate Confirmation Grilling to Head HHS. defenddemocracy.press by Eric Zuesse 29 January 2025 On January 29th, U.S. Senate Democrats, none of whom want Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be confirmed to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (including the FDA and a vast range of other agencies), challenged him with many hostile questions, some of which he refused …
(2025-02-02). Trump moves the Overton window on Gaza. strategic-culture.su A new strategy: more land for more peace. | James P. PINKERTON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | President Donald Trump hasn't…
(2025-02-02). Exclusive: US uses Egypt dam dispute to push Gaza expulsion plan. newarab.com
(2025-02-02). The War on Gaza Has Taken My Home, My Dreams and My Grandmother. What's Left? truthout.org How can I forget the sorrowful sight of my grandmother's last moments, as she died in front of me, deprived of the treatment she needed and ravaged by the famine in northern Gaza? Her greatest joy was meant to be celebrating my graduation, a dream that was taken from us. My university was destroyed, and along with it, my dreams were reduced to ashes. How can I forget the moment when the home my… |
(2025-02-02). U.S. Regime Has Killed 20-30 Million People Since World War II. globalresearch.ca Originally published on March 22, 2018. March 19-20, 2023 Commemorates the Illegal Invasion of Iraq | Introduction: | After the catastrophic attacks of September 11 2001 monumental sorrow and a feeling of desperate and understandable anger began to permeate the American psyche. …
(2025-02-02). "They're burning from the inside out." Robert Brame on the Unusual Properties of the Pacific Palisades Fires. globalresearch.ca Robert Brame identifies himself as a botanist and a forensic arborist. As he stated in his email, he had half a century of plant research with scientific plant books in hand and he's been an old mountain climber for the …
(2025-02-02). The Trump Administration's Agenda and the Likely Economic and Financial Consequences. globalresearch.ca The political pendulum seems to swing from one extreme chaos to another, from Biden's interventionist, war-mongering government to an isolationist, imperialist and protectionist government under Donald Trump…
(2025-02-02). Donald Trump Calls for the Annexation of Canada. Déjà Vu. General Douglas MacArthur Was to Bomb Vancouver, Halifax, Montreal and Quebec City. This Is No Joking Matter. globalresearch.ca First published on 12, 25, 2024 | Introduction : | January 20, 2025. The Inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. | As "Leader of the Free World", Donald Trump's twisted narrative is for Canada to join "MAGA America" and for …
(2025-02-02). Colin Powell and the "The Sloppy Dossier": Plagiarism and "Fake Intelligence" Used to Justify the 2003 War on Iraq: Copied and Pasted from the Internet into an "Official" British Intel Report. globalresearch.ca Fake intelligence as well as plagiarized quotations had been slipped into an official intelligence report on Iraq's WMD presented to the UN Security Council by Secretary of State Colin Powell in February 2003.
(2025-02-02). "The Train Has Left the Station and No One Can Stop It". Europe Will be at War with Russia. Serbia's President A. Vucic. globalresearch.ca [Incisive article by Dr. Paul Craig Roberts first published by Global Research on June 13, 2024] | *** | These are the words of Serbia's President Aleksander Vucic. He ought to know. He is in the middle of it. He thinks …
(2025-02-02). 2025 — Endless Chaos Towards a One World Government or Vicious Confusion? Towards a One World Tyranny. Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca This article was first published on January 25, 2025 | *** | Aren't we all so happy as chaos is upon us — planned chaos for confusion and destruction, and for those who see through it, evoking a smile? | It is like …
(2025-02-02). The ENMOD Treaty and the Sanctioned Assault on Agriculture and Human and Environmental Health. globalresearch.ca Abstract: | The 1978 "Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Other Hostile Use of Environmental Modification Techniques" [ENMOD] obliges signatory nations to fundamentally compromise their sovereignty and cause widespread and permanent agricultural devastation. Instead of prohibiting "hostile use of …
(2025-02-02). Rússia nà£o está interessada em negociaàßàµes porque está vencendo a guerra — político dos EUA. globalresearch.ca No meio das promessas de Trump de "acabar com a guerra", algumas figuras públicas nos EUA està£o a comeàßar a pensar de forma mais realista. Um proeminente senador dos EUA disse recentemente que as negociaàßàµes sà£o improváveis neste momento, dada …
(2025-02-02). (VIDEO) Who should get screened for cervical cancer, and when? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. When it comes to healthcare screening, different healthcare guideline organizations may have different recommendations. The same is true for cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a persistent infection with high-risk strains of HPV. Routine screening has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths, and regular screenings are essential because early detection makes precancer treatment more effective. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic family physician specializing…
(2025-02-02). Walleye Tank propels Minnesota healthcare entrepreneurs forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Excitement filled the auditorium at the Walleye Tank: Ice Fishing Edition, held recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Thirteen teams took the stage to present their healthcare innovations to a panel of judges and an audience attending in person and online. Projects ranged from addressing the needs of patients with rare or chronic diseases to improving lives through assistive technology. Each team had two minutes to pitch its innovation, followed by three minutes of…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic and American Hospital Dubai Strengthen Collaboration to Transform Healthcare and Medical Education in Dubai. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DUBAI — American Hospital Dubai, a distinguished member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and the globally renowned Mayo Clinic, announced an enhanced collaboration marking a milestone in advancing healthcare delivery, medical education, and research in Dubai and the region. The announcement was made at Arab Health 2025, the healthcare industry's premier event being held in Dubai from Jan. 27-30, 2025, at the World Trade Centre. The strengthened relationship between American Hospital Dubai and Mayo…
(2025-02-02). US pushing Ukraine to hold elections by yearend: Report. presstv.ir The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing Ukraine to hold elections by the end of the year amid attempts to broker a truce agreement between Kiev and Moscow to end the protracted war in the coming months.
(2025-02-02). Top musicians to close the Jazz Plaza Festival in Cuba (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Tonight at the Yara cinema, a tribute will be paid to the Cuban Tres (a countryside kind of guitar with three strings), with the presence of an exceptional player of the instrument: Pancho Amat, who was honoured at the 20th International Jazz Colloquium "Leonardo Acosta in Memoriam" on the occasion of his 75th birthday. | Manolito Simonet and his Trabuco, Celso and his Changàºí de Yateras, Yarima Blanco, Isaac Mena, Juan Antonio de la Cruz Antomarchi (Cotó), Kay Lions, Maikel Elizarde, Abel Acosta and Rodrigo Sosa, among others, will be performing. | Meanwhile, the Karl Marx Theatre will host the Cuba Vive…
(2025-02-02). Health Insurers Profit From Suffering, Not Care. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-02). RFK Jr Pressed on Whether He and Trump Will 'Cave to Big Pharma' on Medicare Drug Prices. defenddemocracy.press "Will you defend the law in the Inflation Reduction Act which already is negotiating prescription drug prices?" Sen. Bernie Sanders asked Kennedy during his second confirmation hearing. By Jake Johnson Jan 30, 2025 Senate Democrats and Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Health …
(2025-02-02). Operation Vala Umgodi nets 18 000 in major crime crackdown. sanews.gov.za Operation Vala Umgodi nets 18 000 in major crime crackdown |
(2025-02-02). As Trump's War on Migrants Transcends Borders, Resistance Grows in Latin America. truthout.org Colombia, along with Mexico, Brazil and Honduras, are already resisting the Trump administration's neo-imperial regional aspirations. Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a former political prisoner who played a leading role in Colombia's revolutionary movement, is the first head of state both in the region and globally who has challenged Donald Trump directly, pushing back against the Trump… |
(2025-02-02). Despite Declining Border Crossings, ICE Keeps Moving Migrants Out of San Diego. truthout.org Immigration Judge Ana Partida sat before a mostly empty courtroom on an afternoon in October, her body angled toward a television on one of the side walls. None of the people scheduled to appear before Partida, who hears cases inside San Diego's Otay Mesa Detention Center, were present in person. That's because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had transferred all of them to other… |
(2025-02-02). President of Honduras Outlines Emergency Strategy on Migration. orinocotribune.com The president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, announced the enactment of the national emergency strategy for the protection of Honduran migrants. The mechanism, launched last Tuesday, January 28, includes an action program for Hondurans in an irregular migratory situation in the United States, as well as those in transit and returned to Honduras. The president attributed the worsening of displacement of people "with the implementation of a neoliberal economic model that deepened dependence, inequality, environmental degradation and violence." She also announced that the government will be immediately sending a techn…
(2025-02-02). Anche l'Italia a Davos per svendere la sanità. strategic-culture.su Non poteva mancare una rappresentanza dall'Italia all'annuale Forum Economico Mondiale, ove il gotha della finanza transnazionale si riunisce per decidere come soggiogare i popoli. | Segue nostro La cornice del WEF | Il Forum Economico Mondiale di Davos (World Economic Forum, WEF) è un incontro annuale che si tiene a Davos, una località sciistica nelle Alpi svizzere. Fondato nel 1971 dal professor Klaus Schwab, riunisce leader politici,…
(2025-02-02). Peruvian town opens Chinese-built mega port. america.cgtn.com 
Chancay is a small Peruvian town that has become the hub for South America's biggest Chinese-built mega port. | The deepwater facility can dock larger cargo ships than other ports in the region. It's strategically located in the center of South America's Pacific coast. | The town's mayor, Juan Alvarez, spoke to CGTN's Dan Collyns, who began by asking him how the town of 65,000 plans to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the mega port.
(2025-02-02). Angola still arresting people linked to millionaire robbery. plenglish.com Luanda, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) of Angola continues today with the arrests of people linked to the theft of seven billion kwanzas (more than seven million 600 thousand dollars) from the General Tax Administration (AGT).
(2025-02-02). Dominicans return from U.S. for fear of mass deportation. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Leandra Rojas, who decided to return voluntarily to the Dominican Republic due to fear of the new U.S. immigration policy, said that life in that country is very difficult, Diario Libre reported today.
(2025-02-02). Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party elected its Presidency (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Addis Ababa, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was re-elected today as president of the ruling Prosperity Party (PP) of Ethiopia, at the closing day of its second congress.
(2025-02-02). Pope Francis renewed his call for an end to wars. plenglish.com Vatican City, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis renewed today his call to increase efforts to put an end to wars in the world in this year of the Catholic Jubilee.
(2025-02-02). Rubio to arrive in El Salvador with a stick in hand. plenglish.com San Salvador, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is visiting in El Salvador with a stick in his hand or will he be accompanied by a carrot of conciliation, this is the question that several analysts are asking themselves today.
(2025-02-02). Several factories inaugurated in important DPRK city. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Several factories were inaugurated today in the city of Kaesong, North Hwanghae Province, as part of the efforts of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to develop industries following the 20àó10 policy.
(2025-02-02). Uruguayan blue helmets wounded in Congo remain hospitalized. plenglish.com The military report also mentions brief exchanges of fire between the Armed Forces of the DRC and the rebels of the M23, although it adds that the situation in the city of Goma, in the east of that African country, is moving to normalcy. | According to the communiqué, the day before "short clashes were heard in areas close to the town of Rusayo, but far from our base, presumably between elements of the M23 and groups apparently supporting FARDC." | Rusayo is under M23 control like Goma, the report pointed out. | Our troops are in good condition, continuing the mission assigned to them, the army added, indicating…
(2025-02-02). Noboa announces trade agreement between Ecuador and Canada. plenglish.com Quito, 2 February (Prensa Latina) The President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, announced today that after months of negotiations his country has finally reached a trade agreement with Canada, although he did not give a date for its signing and entry into force.
(2025-02-02). Putin predicts Europe's subordination to Trump. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin today predicted that his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, will make the European elites "bend at his feet" and subordinate them to his orders.
(2025-02-02). Italy reports 750,000 fewer young people than a decade ago. plenglish.com In 2014, Italy had 12.8 million young people in this age group, while ten years later their number has fallen to around 12.1 million, according to a study by the Research Centre of the General Confederation of Italian Artisans (CGIA), that also brings together entrepreneurs of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. | The decline in the youth population over the decade reached 5.8% and mainly affected the southern regions of the country, where it reached an alarming 14.7 percentage points, with the most serious situation in the provinces of South Sardinia, Oristano and Isernia, where it reached 25.4, 23.4 and…
(2025-02-02). Inaugurada muestra expositiva Carteles en diálogo. radiohc.cu La Habana 2 Feb (RHC) El Centro Internacional de Prensa del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la Republica de Cuba acoge la muestra expositiva Carteles en Diálogo: Nuevas Narrativas.
(2025-02-02). Pueblo de Venezuela vota en primera Consulta Popular Nacional de 2025. radiohc.cu Caracas, 2 feb (RHC) El pueblo de Venezuela organizado en cinco mil 334 circuitos comunales votará hoy en cada comunidad en la primera Consulta Popular Nacional del 2025, nuevo paso en busca de la verdadera democracia.
(2025-02-02). Marco Rubio llegará a El Salvador garrote en mano. radiohc.cu San Salvador, 2 feb (RHC) El secretario de Estado norteamericano, Marco Rubio, llegará a El Salvador garrote en mano o estará acompañado de una zanahoria de conciliación, es la pregunta que se hacen hoy diversos analistas.
(2025-02-02). Cuba: Máximo líder sindical insiste en la discusión del plan anual de la economía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 feb (RHC) El secretario general de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba, Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, insistió que el plan de la economía en centros laborales debe concentrarse en la búsqueda de soluciones a los problemas que enfrenta el país tanto materiales como financieros.
(2025-02-02). Desde Cuba exaltan protagonismo del Partido Comunista de Vietnam. radiohc.cu Hanoi, 2 feb (RHC) El papel principal desempeñado desde su fundación en 1930 y hasta hoy por el Partido Comunista de Vietnam fue enaltecido por el primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, y el General de Ejército Raúl Castro.
(2025-02-02). Proteger uno de los tesoros más valiosos del planeta: los humedales. radiohc.cu Los humedales son ecosistemas fundamentales para la biodiversidad y el equilibrio ambiental. Estos espacios, donde el agua es el elemento principal, albergan una gran variedad de especies de flora y fauna, regulan el clima, protegen las costas y son fuente de recursos para las comunidades locales.
(2025-02-02). A escena en Cuba emblemática pieza de Abelardo Estorino>. radiohc.cu La Habana, 2 feb (RHC) La actriz Valia Valdés regresará este domingo a la escena cubana con el monólogo Las penas saben nadar, escrito por el Premio Nacional de Teatro y Literatura, Abelardo Estorino.
(2025-02-02). Violencia sectaria en Siria ocasiona muerte de un científico y varios civiles (+Foto). radiohc.cu Damasco, 2 feb (RHC) Los actos de violencia de carácter sectario continúan en varias localidades sirias, tras la muerte de un científico y de varios civiles durante las últimas 24 horas, informaron este domingo.
(2025-02-02). Mandos legislativos en Brasil defienden independencia de poderes. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 2 feb (RHC) Los nuevos presidentes de la Cámara de Diputados y del Senado de Brasil, Hugo Motta y Davi Alcolumbre, respectivamente, defienden las enmiendas parlamentarias, un Congreso independiente y la no injerencia entre los poderes.
(2025-02-02). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-02-02). 'DOGE-Affiliated Goons' Accused of Locking Career Civil Servants Out of Key Databases. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-02). ProPublica's Coverage of Donald Trump's Appointments—and How They Could Reshape Federal Agencies. scheerpost.com 
(2025-02-02). So, She Is a "Hero" Now? smoothiex12.blogspot.com So, her "legacy" and "inspiration" ⚪ let's fly into the path of a landing plane and kill 64 innocent people. People in comments are outraged, but then again ⚪ these are US media, there is no crime or atrocity they will not support as long as it fits the "agenda". Sappy sentimental BS, whitewashing an incompetent hack, an obvious DEI "inspiration" who, as people correctly state, will be remembered. Oh boy, she will be. Disgusting …
(2025-02-02). At least 56 killed as fighting grips Sudan's capital Khartoum. newarab.com Artillery shelling and air strikes killed at least 56 people across greater Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary
(2025-02-02). 'Unprecedented' month-long strike begins at leading London museums. leftfootforward.org Security guards at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), the Science Museum, and the Natural History Museum have begun a month-long strike over pay disputes. The action also includes guards at the V&A Museum in Stratford and the Young V&A Museum in Bethnal Green. | The strike will run daily until February 28. It has been described as "unprecedented" and the "longest strike in the history of all three institutions" by the union leading the action, United Voices of the World (UVW). Approximately 100 UVW members, employed by security provider Wilson James, will take part. | The workers are fighting for a pay incr…
(2025-02-02). Taliban sentences Afghan journalist Sayed Rahim Saeedi to 3 years in prison. afjc.media
(2025-02-02). Trump Fires Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Head Who Drew Wall Street's Ire. truthout.org President Donald Trump moved Saturday morning to fire Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra, who had earned the praise of consumer advocates and the ire of Wall Street for his efforts to return more than $6 billion to ordinary Americans. Chopra announced his firing on social media, also sharing a letter to the president in which he touted the work of the CFPB and… |
(2025-02-02). Rwandan-backed M23 advance into DR Congo threatens regional war. wsws.org M23 now controls nearly all of North Kivu and the province's vast mineral wealth—including tin (cassiterite), tantalum (coltan), tungsten (wolframite), and gold, which are critical for global electronics and industrial production. South Kivu is similarly rich in these resources and boasts fertile land in coffee, tea, quinine, and palm oil.
(2025-02-02). Danàßando ao som da "Disco Inferno" de Trump. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-02). One Second Closer to Doomsday. pressenza.com "Cada segundo cuenta (every second counts)," said Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia, as the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved their symbolic "Doomsday Clock" one second closer to midnight on January 28th of this year. | By Timmon Wallis for Pressenza | Although the overall goal of the
(2025-02-02). Teamwork in the furtherance of international understanding and peace. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2025-02-02). Indonesia's amnesty plan for West Papua independence fighters greeted with scepticism. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Victor Mambor and Tria Dianti The Indonesian government's proposal to grant amnesty to pro-independence rebels in West Papua has stirred scepticism as the administration of new President Prabowo Subianto seeks to deal with the country's most protracted armed conflict. Without broader dialogue and accountability, critics argue, the initiative could fail to resolve the decades-long…
(2025-02-02). Los Angeles beaches remain closed after devastating wildfires. america.cgtn.com 
As recovery efforts continue in the wake of the fires in Los Angeles, teams are working tirelessly to clear debris and assess structural damage across several communities. | However, an emerging threat has put a halt to some of the recovery progress. In the wake of heavy rain, toxic runoff has flooded beach areas along the coast, causing widespread closures. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2025-02-02). Peace process stalls in between Colombia, ELN. america.cgtn.com 
Officials in Colombia say fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC dissidents this last week has left more than 52,000 displaced people, 32,000 trapped in their homes and 52 new homicides. | CGTN sat down with government Peace Advisor and Former head of the ELN, Carlos Velandia, to talk about the state of the Peace Process. | CGTN's Michelle Begue reports.
(2025-02-02). 'No rebuilding without them': Trump's immigration crackdown will affect disaster recovery. grist.org 
(2025-02-02). U.S. Secretary of State begins Central America visit with Panama. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Panama for talks with President Jose Raul Mulino. | His visit comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed that the United States will "take back" the Panama Canal, one of the world's most important trading routes. | CGTN's Stephen Gibbs reports.
(2025-02-02). Internship with Asia Desk (6 months). fidh.org
(2025-02-02). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-02-02). 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. An Expert Discussion. defenddemocracy.press Jan 29, 2025 On January 29, 2025, the Valdai Discussion Club hosted an expert discussion dedicated to historical memory in the context of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The UN has declared January 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The date is dedicated to the liberation of the concentration camp by Soviet troops …
(2025-02-02). Jeffrey Sachs: Understanding the Ukraine conflict. defenddemocracy.press Dec 6, 2024 A mini-documentary on the background of the Ukraine conflict follows Jeffrey Sachs' lecture at the Cambridge Union. The journey begins in the early 1990s and continues to the present day. The documentary features interviews and statements from world leaders along the way, shedding light on significant historical geopolitical events and questioning the …
(2025-02-02). Sham trials against former Nagorno-Karabakh officials continue in Baku. defenddemocracy.press Jan27, 2025 The illegal and fabricated trial against the former military-political leadership of Nagorno-Karabakh continued at the Baku Military Court on January 27. According to Azerbaijani media, the second session of the trial against former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan also started on January 27, separately from the trials of former Nagorno-Karabakh President Arayik Harutyunyan …
(2025-02-02). Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs if they replace US dollar. defenddemocracy.press US President Donald Trump has threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they replace the US dollar as reserve currency. He has also threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs. Jan31, 2025 US President Donald Trump threatened BRICS member states with 100% tariffs on Thursday to dissuade them from replacing the US dollar as reserve currency. Trump …
(2025-02-02). Trump's Weakness Is the Left's Opportunity. defenddemocracy.press Many assumed Donald Trump would be governing in a second term with no guardrails. But guardrails are in fact still there. Understanding these constraints is key to defeating him. By Paul Heideman Jan 30, 2025 As soon as Donald Trump won the election in November, predictions about his second term began to fly. Among liberals …
(2025-02-02). Scottish Refugee Council launches new tool to help refugees locate support services. leftfootforward.org Since 2012, the UK's 'hostile environment' policy has created challenges, preventing asylum seekers and refugees from fully integrating.
(2025-02-02). Woke-bashing of the week — Trump's attack on 'wokeness' and the UK right-wing echo chamber. leftfootforward.org The echoes of Trump's presidency are already reverberating across the Atlantic, emboldening right-wing commentators in the UK to rally behind a shared vision of dismantling progressive social policies.
(2025-02-02). Government takes bold step towards a cleaner environment. sanews.gov.za Government takes bold step towards a cleaner environment | South Africa has demonstrated its commitment to reducing landfill waste, increasing recycling rates, and promoting a circular economy with the launch of two new E-Waste Recycling pilot projects in Mpumalanga. | According to Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Bernice Swarts, the improper disposal old electronic devices is a concern, as these devices contain harmful materials, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can have devastating effects on the environment and public health if not properly managed. | In response to t…
(2025-02-02). Khayelitsha pastor faces rape charges. sanews.gov.za
(2025-02-02). Orbit TVET shines as a beacon of excellence. sanews.gov.za Orbit TVET shines as a beacon of excellence | The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has commended Orbit Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, in Rustenburg for its outstanding contributions to education, recognising it as a beacon of excellence in the sector. | During its oversight visit to the North West on Friday, the committee was impressed by Orbit College's skills development programs, as evidenced during their class-by-class visits and tour of the college's infrastructure. | Committee members urged Orbit to maintain its high standards and continue the excellent work that the…
(2025-02-02). Over 20 000 new police officers deployed to enhance crime fighting. sanews.gov.za Over 20 000 new police officers deployed to enhance crime fighting | In a bid to strengthen its crime-fighting capabilities, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has successfully trained and deployed over 20 000 new constables in various units across the country in the past three years, aiming to boost policing efforts and enhance public safety. | Providing an update on the SAPS Nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations during a media briefing in Pretoria, on Sunday, National Commissioner for the South African Police Service, General Sehlahle Fannie Masemola, said in mid-December last year, 2 699 newly traine…
(2025-02-02). President Ramaphosa to address Mining Indaba. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address Mining Indaba | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday deliver a keynote address at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. | The Indaba is the world's largest gathering of mining's most influential stakeholders and decision-makers vested in African mining. | The four-day Indaba will be held from 3 to 6 February 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This year's event will be held under the theme: "Future-proofing African Mining, Today!", which places the focus on sustainability and economic value for the African mining sector. | "The President's par…
(2025-02-02). Seven officials sentenced for issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates. sanews.gov.za Seven officials sentenced for issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates | Seven private vehicle testing station officials have been sentenced by the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court for fraudulently issuing roadworthy certificates to vehicles that were never tested. | The suspects appeared in court last week, where they were sentenced to five-year imprisonment or R20 000 fine. | The officials were found guilty of 51 charges of fraud related to transactions conducted at the Palala private testing station in Lephalale in 2019. | They were arrested in 2019, following investigations by the National Traffic Anti-Co…
(2025-02-02). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-02-02). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-02-02). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-02-02). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-02-02). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-02-02). Islamophobic politician repeats Holy Qur'an desecration in Denmark. presstv.ir Swedish-Danish Islamophobic politician Rasmus Paludan once again desecrates the Holy Qur'an by burning a copy of Islam's most revered book in the Danish capital Copenhagen.
(2025-02-02). Iran's top security official warns enemies trying to disrupt Azerbaijan ties. presstv.ir Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council warns of enemies' plots to disrupt the friendly relations with Azerbaijan.
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem congratulates the Palestinian people on the liberation of prisoners and the significant outcomes achieved. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The funeral of our most honored martyr, Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, will take place on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Sheikh Qassem: The funeral of Martyr Sayyed Nasrallah will also include the funeral of Martyr Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, in his capacity as a Secretary General. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-02-02). Alcohol's Grip? How Much of You Is Left When Alcohol Takes Over Your Mind | Health News. hindustantimes.com While the liver bears the brunt of alcohol's toxicity, the emotional toll is equally profound. Alcohol numbs the brain's emotional centers, making it harder to connect with others and leaving you emotionally hollow in its wake. Once alcohol becomes part of your routine, it often infiltrates more than just your social life. This numbness becomes an emotional barrier, affecting relationships and personal well-being. Can you find balance, or does alcohol inevitably seep into every aspect of your life, leaving behind a trail of physical exhaustion, anxiety, and missed connections?
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A lot of people resolve to exercise more in the new year. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How environmental exposures affect your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm hearing more about the exposome and the role of the environment on our health. Can you tell me more about how it is being studied? I'm worried about the future when I read about studies that show microplastics and chemicals accumulating in our environment. ANSWER: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines the exposome as the measure of all environmental exposures, from prenatal stages through a person's lifetime, and how those exposures interact with…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Living kidney donation can start a chain reaction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've signed up on my driver's license to be an organ donor if I die. It's important to me. I've also considered being a living kidney donor. I don't personally know someone who needs a kidney, but I've seen billboards and other advertisements from people seeking a kidney donor. Does that have something to do with a donor chain? I am not sure how it works. I'm a little scared and not quite ready…
(2025-02-02). (VIDEO) Improving cervical cancer screening with HPV self-collection tests. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cervical cancer is almost always caused by persistent high-risk HPV, particularly HPV 16 and HPV 18, which account for about 70% of cases. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic family physician specializing in cervical cancer prevention, says screening for HPV is important, but there are barriers for some patients to screening tests that require a speculum exam — and that leads to lower screening rates in those populations. A new option will be offered soon to help with…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual procedure combines liver transplant, bariatric surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get lifesaving care. Obesity can be a barrier to liver transplant. Dr. Julie Heimbach, director of the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center in Rochester, Minnesota, says that combining gastric sleeve surgery, a type of bariatric surgery with liver transplantation is effective in addressing both health issues. This dual procedure is especially helpful for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease….
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic Minute: New rule for 'healthy' food labels. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What makes a food healthy? For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its claim on what food products can use the word "healthy" on their labels. And both the foods being taken off the list and the new foods now approved to use that claim might surprise you. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/IJWsKzsW9z0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2025-02-02). Thinking outside the box: Uncovering a novel approach to brainwave monitoring. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers can more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a treatment for Parkinson's disease and tremor.
(2025-02-02). Skin disease patients show response to targeted treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. They described their findings in a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation that described their first-in-human, phase 2 clinical trial. The researchers identified unique molecular and cellular changes in the skin with lichen planus, particularly an overactive immune response involving specific…
(2025-02-02). 3D models of uveal melanoma offer hope for improved treatments. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have developed organoid models to study uveal melanoma, one of the most common types of eye cancer in adults. Their goal is to use these models to better understand how this disease works and develop treatments for unmet patient needs.
(2025-02-02). Tomorrow's Cure: How Hollywood technology is transforming medical education. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hollywood's cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing medical education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice. Through immersive digital scenarios, medical students are refining their skills and gaining hands-on experience for real-world challenges. Discover how this innovative technology is transforming medical education in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. Featured experts on the podcast episode include Matthew Hoerth, M.D., medical director of the Multidisciplinary Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Dan Munnerley, executive…
(2025-02-02). Don't miss a quiet symptom of concussion. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a concussion. Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume their regular activities, they also may experience often-overlooked, underlying effects of concussion — persistent ringing in their ears, sensitivity to noise and hearing difficulties. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by an impact to the head. It can change brain cells, including those associated with…
(2025-02-02). Mayo Clinic opens new doors in cancer treatment innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org This 3d rendering shows antibody drug conjugates delivering therapy to cancer cells. Getty Images. Antibody-drug conjugates are targeted cancer therapies. They deliver potent drugs directly into cancer cells while minimizing harm to healthy tissue. These therapies work by recognizing specific proteins found on the surface of cancer cells. The proteins function like a lock and the therapy acts as a key, latching onto the cancer cells with precision to deliver the treatment. But precision alone…
(2025-02-02). Student's research aims to uncover new biomarkers for Krabbe disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Krabbe disease is a rare, inherited neurological disease that most commonly affects infants, but can also present later in life, including during adolescence and very rarely in adulthood, according to the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Current clinical laboratory testing identifies individuals with Krabbe disease, but it is challenging to provide a prognosis of the disease course. Symptoms include mental and motor skill weakness and deterioration, seizures, blindness and deafness. "There's a…
(2025-02-02). Iran unveils new ballistic missile in show of force. newarab.com
(2025-02-02). Iraq to repatriate all IS-linked nationals from al-Hol by 2027. newarab.com The Iraqi government and the UN have agreed to repatriate all families linked to Ali Abbas, spokesperson for the migration ministry, announced the recent return of 81 more Iraqi families from al-Hol camp to al-Jada camp in southern Mosul, northern Iraq. | "Since 2021, more than 2,600 Iraqi families have been repatriated
(2025-02-02). Iraq arrests ex security official over Shia cleric execution. newarab.com 
Iraq's Mohammad Baqir al-Sadr was a leading Iraqi Shia cleric and political critic who opposed the secular Ba'athist government of the former Iraqi presid…
(2025-02-02). Libya's state oil firm looks to boost output, transparency. newarab.com 
(2025-02-02). Northern Cyprus to scrap double jeopardy conscription. newarab.com 
Authorities in the Turkish Republic of This refers to the requirement for Turkish Cypriot men living in Turkey, who are also Turkish citizens, to complete military service both in A bill drafted by National Unit…
(2025-02-02). Saudi NEOM's The Line project 'won't be finished for 100 years'. newarab.com 
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(2025-02-02). Sweden releases suspects over killing of anti-Islam campaigner. newarab.com 
A Swedish prosecutor said on Friday he had decided to release from detention five suspects who were held over the killing on Wednesday of an
(2025-02-02). Akena slams NRM gov't over collapse of cooperative societies. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | Jimmy Akena Obote, the Uganda People's Congress party (UPC) president has slammed the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government led by President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for allegedly deliberately killing cooperative societies that played key roles in community empowerment. Speaking to Journalists in Gulu City on Friday, Akena boasted that the UPC …
(2025-02-02). Born from Taboo: The struggle of children born of incest in Acholi. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Until she was detached from paternal care, Jovia Laker (not her real name) realized she was not just fighting for parental love but also carrying the burdens handed down by traditions that had banished her to a life of rejection. When her birth was confirmed as the result of incest, her …
(2025-02-02). Newly commissioned MV Mpungu to ply Port Bell-Mwanza route. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) has completed and deployed its first water vessel on Lake Victoria, between Kampala and Tanzania's Mwanza Port. M.V Mpungu, a roll-on/roll-off vessel has a capacity of 1000 tonnes, which experts equate to 21 freight trailers, a promise to be a game changer. She …
(2025-02-02). PLE: 15 Luwero headteachers in trouble over poor performance. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fifteen headteachers in Luwero district are in trouble over the poor performance of their schools in Primary Leaving Examinations. According to the PLE results for Luwero, 1085 (6.8%) candidates failed and 288 (1.8%) candidates didn't turn up to sit examinations out of 16162 candidates that registered in 2024. About …
(2025-02-02). PLE: Muyingo calls for investigation into failures, withheld results. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, has called for a thorough investigation into the significant failures recorded in Luwero District during the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations (P.L.E). The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) announced the 2024 P.L.E results on January 23, 2025. The results …
(2025-02-02). Religious leaders banned from partisan politics ahead of 2026 General Elections. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Julius Caesar Nina Otim, the Bishop of the Diocese of West Lango, has issued a stern warning ahead of the 2026 general polls, banning religious leaders from engaging in partisan politics. Bishop Nina addressed Heads of Laity drawn from all Parishes and Archdeaconries within the Diocese of West …
(2025-02-02). Uganda reaffirms commitment to wetland conservation amid progress. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | As the world prepares to mark World Wetlands Day Sunday, Uganda is reaffirming its commitment to wetland conservation, citing progress in its restoration efforts. In a statement issued before the day, the Ugandan Ministry of Water and Environment announced that the country will commemorate the day under the theme, "Conserving …
(2025-02-02). Challenge of the Congo. independent.co.ug 
How politics in Kinshasa combines with international power politics to undermine regional efforts for peace in DRC THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Once again, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on fire. This week, M23 rebels captured the strategic town of Goma and are now advancing on Bukavu. At an emergency session of the …
(2025-02-02). Over 40,000 captured FARDC, Wazalendo fighters sent for fresh training. independent.co.ug 
Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have sent over 40,000 captured troops from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and militia coalition to its camp in Rumangabo, Rutshuru territory in North Kivu province for fresh military training. The FARDC soldiers and militia coalition under their …
(2025-02-02). QR codes to track performance of health workers in hospitals. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has urged Ugandans to use the client satisfaction initiative in which they can use Quick Response (QR) codes to report errant health workers. Following recent complaints of absentee health workers and run-down medical equipment at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital which the public blamed for …
(2025-02-02). CPJ to release 2024 report on killings of journalists worldwide. cpj.org
(2025-02-02). Bad, Bad Medicine . levernews.com 
(2025-02-02). La politica energetica del Chihuahua: è un gas, gas, gas. strategic-culture.su Chihuahua europei, goditi le tue fantasie di "sconfitta strategica"! | Segue nostro Cominciamo con la storia di un Impero che si vanta al vento. |
(2025-02-02). BRICS not discussing creation of common currency. defenddemocracy.press MOSCOW, January 31. /TASS/. BRICS is not discussing the creation of a common currency, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, adding that the association is discussing the formation of common investment platforms. When commenting on US President Donald Trump's threats to impose customs duties on goods from BRICS member states should the alliance move away from …
(2025-02-02). Right-Wing Media Watch — Tory press panics over Labour's positive signals on closer EU ties. leftfootforward.org Despite Brexit's clear, ongoing failures, some Brexiteers and their cheerleading press are still clinging to the myth of its success, accusing the so-called 'Rejoiner elite' of plotting a return to Brussels.
(2025-02-02). The Hague Group of Nations – Inaugural Joint Statement – January 31, 2025. indybay.org We, the Representatives from the Governments of Belize, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Cuba, Republic of Honduras, Malaysia, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Senegal and Republic of South Africa in The Hague, Netherlands, on this 31st day of January 2025, inaugurate The Hague Group,…
(2025-02-02). Una marcha inolvidable que marca un quiebre. cubadebate.cu "Yo nunca había ido a una marcha, pero después del discurso del presidente dije °Basta! y vine". Dice Flor ⚪ 14 años ⚪ mirando la cabecera de la marcha de 14 metros de ancho. Son 50 quienes sostienen la bandera con los dedos apretados, dedos arrugados de uñas rojas y negras.
(2025-02-02). Actualizan situación de termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras. cubadebate.cu Rubén Campos Olmo, director general de la planta, explicó que actualmente se investiga el origen del problema y, en caso de que no se reporte algún daño a la CTE podrían iniciar el arranque en las horas próximas. Aclaró el directivo que al momento de la salida la Guiteras aportaba de manera estable 250 megawatts al sistema eléctrico…
(2025-02-02). Guiteras en proceso de arranque tras salida por fallo eléctrico. cubadebate.cu En estos momentos, la unidad de mayor potencia de Cuba está en proceso de arranque y debe sincronizar en las próximas horas. Se espera generar 250 MW y disminuir en ese valor el déficit agudo de este domingo. También se registró una batería dañada en un sistema de válvulas de alta presión, inconveniente que logró solucionarse en muy corto plazo.
(2025-02-02). Pero con Cuba… °Cuidado! cubadebate.cu Con Trump, Rubio y compañía/la administración del norte/le está haciendo un gran aporte/al odio y la felonía./Se superan cada día/con su concepción perversa/y su política adversa/a los pueblos, que se ofenden/cuando ven cómo pretenden/dominarlos por la fuerza.
(2025-02-02). Propone despido voluntario a los bomberos que combatieron los incendios en California. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades de la administración estadounidense han enviado una oferta de despido voluntario a los bomberos que lucharon contra los incendios forestales que arrasaron Los àÅngeles el mes pasado, antes de que se produzcan despidos masivos, reporta The Washington Post.
(2025-02-02). Salida de la Guiteras eleva el déficit durante pico nocturno a 1750 MW. cubadebate.cu Durante la mañana de este domingo, la termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras, salió de servicio de manera imprevista, según se informó en los habituales partes matutinos que ofrece la Unión Eléctrica. Esta situación crítica, eleva el déficit en el pico norturno a 1750 MW aproximadamente.
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Modo Avión: øPor qué tener relaciones sexuales saludables? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Tener relaciones sexuales saludables puede mejorar tu calidad de vida y prevenir enfermedades de transmisión sexual y embarazos no deseados. Para ello existen varios métodos, entre estos el condón, las pastillas anticonceptivas y algunas vacunas. Sobre el tema hablamos hoy en Modo Avión, ponte los audífonos que ya despegamos 
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(2025-02-02). Así recibieron algunos panameños a Marco Rubio en su visita al centroamericano. cubadebate.cu Por su parte, organizaciones populares protagonizaron una vigilia en la Plaza 5 de Mayo, en las inmediaciones de la Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento), donde quemaron banderas norteamericanas y enarbolaron carteles con las figuras de Rubio y de Trump, a quienes catalogan como fascistas.
(2025-02-02). Venezuela realiza su primera consulta popular de 2025. cubadebate.cu Los habitantes de las mil 101 parroquias existentes en todo el país, acudirán a los cinco mil 245 centros electorales habilitados, para elegir sus propios proyectos de desarrollo, propuestos por ellos mismos en cada comunidad a través de las asambleas de ciudadanos.
(2025-02-02). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 2 de febrero de 2025. cubadebate.cu