(2024-02-09). TEPCO confirms leak of 5.5 tonnes of radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear power plant. pressenza.com Approximately 5.5 tonnes of water contaminated with radioactive materials have leaked from equipment at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, local media reported Wednesday. | At around 08: 53 local time on Wednesday, workers discovered a water leak at the outlet of a device used for purifying contaminated water, Fukushima Central television reported, citing Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the plant's operator. | TEPCO estimates that the amount of leaked water was about 5.5 tonnes, which may contain 22 billion becquerels of radioactive materials such as cesium and strontium, according to media repor…
(2024-02-09). Asian NATO Under A New Guise. popularresistance.org Over the past couple of years there has been a flurry of activity linking NATO, and some of its constituent countries with the states of American East Asia, principally Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been a frequent visitor, and in December 2023, the US embassy in Seoul arranged for senior representatives from eight NATO countries to visit South Korea to "engage in discussions on the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region and other pertinent issues". Meanwhile back in Washington Representative Mike Lawler has introduced a bill in Congress aimed at…
(2024-02-09). From Ukraine to Palestine: Poisons of Denialism. counterpunch.org 
"Israel pursuing similar goals to Russia" — Sergel Lavrov RT News, Thursday 28 December 2023: "The fight against Nazism is what historically unites Russia and the Middle Eastern country, the foreign minister said. "The declared goals of Israel in its ongoing operation against Hamas militants in Gaza seem nearly identical to Moscow's in its campaign against
(2024-02-09). Feb 9, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
This Magnificent Russian Music Is Astonishing Imperialism, Lenin, and US Wars Abroad: The Problem is Capitalism, by Rob Urie The Vladimir Putin Interview (Video, X) Joe Rogan & Aaron Rodgers: "Stand Courageously For What You Believe In," by John Leake The US Keeps Bombing People While Saying It Doesn't Want To Fight, by Caitlin Johnstone Israel's genocide in Gaza: Let Them Eat Dirt, by Chris Hedges Israeli Government's Lies About Gaza Shouldn't Be a Surprise, by Yves Smith Rockets Falling on Us — Gaza's Newton Lights Up Tents and Hearts in Rafah Greenwald: Congress, in Chaos, Can't Eve…
(2024-02-09). A conference on Russian BRICS chairmanship is held in India. tvbrics.com 
The speakers noted that Russia always standed for an equal and respectful dialogue with its partners…
(2024-02-09). Lost And Fearful In The Middle East. popularresistance.org Of all the amateurish moments to arise as the Biden regime conducts its foreign policy, the White House's official statement as B1—B bombers let loose over Iraq and Syria last Friday may be the taker of the cake. | As the ordnance fell on 85 targets in seven locations, many of them outposts of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, our addled president felt compelled to insist, "The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world." | How many times have we heard this since these latest operations in Iraq, Syria and Yemen began? Antony Blinken, the secretary of state, has said the…
(2024-02-09). Fukushima radioactive water leakage accident once again demonstrates TEPCO management disorder: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The accident in Fukushima once again demonstrates the deep-rooted problems of disorder and chaos in the internal management of Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO).
(2024-02-09). Straight woman's visit to lesbian bar in NYC sparks TikTok outrage. albawaba.com
(2024-02-09). What's Next for Gazans? counterpunch.org 
After four months of IDF bombardment, the uprooted Palestinians now inhabit makeshift tents near the Rafah border. At the same time, the Israeli military has begun to bomb Rafah refugee camps and hospitals, raising a death toll that has already reached more than 27,000 mostly women and children (not including the thousands lying dead under the rubble of bombed-out buildings).
(2024-02-09). Israel bombed all universities in Gaza. Academic boycott now. newarab.com 
(2024-02-09). Israel scrambles to avoid West Bank uprising during Ramadan. newarab.com 
The Israeli government is considering easing control measures The Israeli daily Yedeot Ahranot reported on Monday, 5 February, that the Israeli war cabinet is discussing easing restrictive measures on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, mainly by allowing some 100,000 Palestinian workers back into Israel and allowing the entry of a similar number of Palestinian…
(2024-02-09). Portland demands county support for Gaza. workers.org 
A broad coalition of Portland groups for Palestine packed the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners meeting on Feb. 1, calling on them to issue a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid. Over a dozen community members gave testimonials at the . . . |
(2024-02-09). On Feb. 9, in NYC: Protest HULU ad promoting Israel takeover of Gaza. workers.org 
From the announcement by the demonstration's organizers. Taking the online outrage over Israel's Hulu ads into the streets, protesters from pro-Palestinian groups will gather at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Union Square at 14th Street and protest at the company's New York headquarters, at 79 Fifth Ave., between 15th . . . |
(2024-02-09). U.S. Chooses Genocide Over Diplomacy in the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
On February 7, 2024, a U.S. drone strike assassinated an Iraqi militia leader, Abu Baqir al-Saadi, in the heart of Baghdad. This was a further U.S. escalation in a major new front in the U.S.-Israeli war on the Middle East, centered on the Israeli genocide in Gaza, but already also including ethnic cleansing in the
(2024-02-09). Yemen's Unending Nightmare: The Hidden Consequences of US and UK Airstrikes. mintpressnews.com 
MintPress spoke to Yemeni leaders, academics, and ordinary citizens about the effects of the US-led bombing campaign in the country and the prospect of an all-out war amid escalating tension between Western Powers and Ansar Allah.
(2024-02-09). Israeli drone strikes car in south Lebanon's Nabatieh. newarab.com 
An Israeli Army Radio claimed that the drone strike targeted a senior commander of Hezbollah who was responsible for overseeing missile l…
(2024-02-09). Iraqi Army Blasts US For 'Sowing Instability' After Latest Assassination. popularresistance.org Iraqi army spokesman Major General Yahya Rasoul on 8 February condemned the targeted assassination of Kataib Hezbollah leader Abu Baqir al-Saadi, calling out Washington for continuing to sow instability in the country. | The strike on Wednesday night was carried out "in a manner that disregarded the lives of Iraqi civilians or international laws," Rasoul said, adding that the US "repeatedly commits acts that undermine the understandings and the start of bilateral dialogue."
(2024-02-09). Israel Launches Airstrikes Against Syria. popularresistance.org Israel launched missile attacks on Homs and surrounding areas in Syria in the early morning of Wednesday, February 7 killing scores of civilians and destroying significant civilian infrastructure hours before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to the country. | "At approximately 00: 30 at dawn on Wednesday, the Israeli enemy launched an aerial attack with missiles from the direction of northern Tripoli" Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. Citing unnamed sources, SANA also said that some of the Israeli missiles were intercepted by the Syrian air defense. | According to Al-Mayadeen, at least four civi…
(2024-02-09). Iraq says US strikes pushing govt to end US-led coalition's mission. geo.tv 
US-led coalition "has become a factor for instability", says prime minister's military spokesperson…
(2024-02-09). Israel bombs Gaza's crowded Rafah city as battlefront nears. newarab.com 
Israeli forces stepped up air strikes on US Secretary of State Israel's military offensive has raged on despite international efforts towards a cea…
(2024-02-09). Israel bombs Gaza's Rafah, US warns of potential 'disaster'. newarab.com 
Israel conducted fresh strikes on southern Gaza's overcrowded border town of Israeli Prime Minister
(2024-02-09). Blood Money: The Top Ten Politicians Taking the Most Israel Lobby Cash. "Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-09). Citing World Court, Japan Firm Cuts Ties With Israel Arms Maker. popularresistance.org A major Japanese industrial conglomerate is cutting ties with Israeli arms maker Elbit, citing the International Court of Justice ruling that Israel may be committing genocide in Gaza. | Itochu Corporation said its aviation division would terminate its partnership with Elbit by the end of February. | Tsuyoshi Hachimura, Itochu's chief financial officer, said that his company's partnership with Elbit was "based on a request from the Japan's defense ministry for the purpose of importing defense equipment for the Self-Defense Forces necessary for Japan's security, and is not in any way related to the current conflic…
(2024-02-09). Report: Israel Backing Off on Hostage Talks After Rejecting Hamas's Latest Offer. news.antiwar.com Israel is backing off from Qatari and Egyptian-mediated hostage talks with Hamas after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Palestinian group's latest proposal, The Times of Israel reported on Thursday. An Israeli official told the Times that instead of offering a counter-proposal, Israel will try to get the US to apply pressure on Qatar, although …
(2024-02-09). Israeli troops target ambulances, kill medic in Gaza City. electronicintifada.net Nurse shot in operating theater in Khan Younis hospital.
(2024-02-09). Ghost Nation Responds To Governor Kristi Noem: 'She Must Apologize'. popularresistance.org Wanagi Oyate (Ghost Nation) of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation has issued the following statement, condemning South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's misguided and misinformed rhetoric regarding sacred Lakota practices and allegations of criminal activity. | Chief Bear Cross of Wanagi Oyate (Ghost Nation) expressed his concerns over Noem's statements, saying "The only people on Pine Ridge Reservation affiliated with the name 'Ghost' is Ghost Nation. We are not and have never been associated with violence, drugs, trafficking or the Mexican Cartel. Governor Noem's remarks are damaging and dangerous."
(2024-02-09). Climate Denial Network Behind 'Classic Astroturf' Farmers' Campaign. popularresistance.org A network of climate science deniers has been accused of "hijacking" rural concerns over a new social media campaign "to save the farming industry". | 'No Farmers, No Food' has gained over 50,000 followers on X in the fortnight since its launch, which was framed as a response to the widespread farmers' protests sweeping across Europe. | The campaign, which started in the UK, has rapidly won support from a number of international pundits, from Canadian climate science denier Jordan Peterson, to Fox News contributor and host Tomi Lahren, who has called climate change a "hoax". Populist politicians in the UK and els…
(2024-02-09). Hundreds Protest Biden in NYC, Arms and Military Sites in Chicago and California. pressenza.com Protests against the war are continuing throughout the U.S. Here in New York, at least 100 Jewish American activists and their allies were arrested Wednesday as they blockaded a road on President Biden's motorcade route as he attended fundraisers. | In Chicago, 33 people were arrested as they blocked entrances to the Woodward manufacturing plant, which makes military equipment that has been used by Israel in Palestine. In California, CodePink and other activists blocked an entrance to the Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield. | CodePink activist: "It's our responsibility, when our government is so horrendously brea…
(2024-02-09). Preventative Medicine Needed: Israel's Roles in Genocides, Dictatorships, and Repression Around the World. counterpunch.org My first encounter with Israel's role in genocide happened while caring for patients, not in Palestine but in California. Compared to traumatization of ordinary people in Israel or deaths and injuries in Gaza now, that experience may seem small. But as possible Israeli genocide causes concerns worldwide, including South Africa's case against Israel in the
(2024-02-09). From Palestine with Art: Heritage and struggle through time. newarab.com 
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(2024-02-09). Saudi Arabia refuses to normalize relations with Israel without an independent Palestinian state. pressenza.com Saudi Arabia told the US that it will not resume diplomatic relations with Israel unless an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders is recognized, the Arab country's foreign ministry said on Wednesday."The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position has always been firm on the Palestinian issue and the need for the brotherly Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights. The Kingdom has conveyed its firm position to the US administration that there will be no diplomatic relations with Israel until the recognition of an independent Palestinian state […] with East Jerusalem as its capital, as well as the…
(2024-02-09). Argentina's President Javier Milei wraps-up Israel visit. newarab.com 
(2024-02-09). Blinken: Israel shouldn't 'dehumanise others' after 7 Oct. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Blinken is in Israel following visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt earlier this week, amid a push for a new ceasefire in Gaza. | Israel Prime Minister Benjami…
(2024-02-09). Israeli airline diverts Prague flight to Greece due to passenger violence. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to Reuters, an incident aboard an El Al flight originating from Prague forced the aircraft to divert to Greece. The diversion was prompted by a passenger engaging in violent behavior.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ÿ±ŸàŸäÿ™ÿ±ÿ≤ ÿπŸÜ ÿ¥ÿ±ŸÉÿ© ÿߟÑÿπÿßŸÑ ÿߟÑÿ•ÿ≥ÿ±ÿßÿ¶ŸäŸÑŸäÿ©: ÿ&s…
(2024-02-09). Israelis dance, camp out at Gaza crossing while blocking aid. newarab.com 
The demonstrators have disrupted access for at least 100 trucks on their way to the besieged strip, where for weeks UN agencies have been warning that the war-ravaged population is on the brin…
(2024-02-09). Israel's Genocidal War After Four Months. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). Suspending Funding for UNRWA is an Indirect Violation of the International Court of Justice's Decision and Morally Indefensible. counterpunch.org 
In its January 26 decision in South Africa v. Israel, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that "the State of Israel shall take immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to address the adverse conditions of life faced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip." The
(2024-02-09). Biden is Dragging the United States Deeper Into the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
U.S. officials may not acknowledge the connection between the Gaza War and the U.S. bombing campaign, but there is no question that Israeli militarism is relevant to the increased attacks from the Houthis against commercial shipping in the Red Sea as well as the increased attacks from Iranian-backed militia against U.S. facilities in Jordan, Syria, and Iraq.
(2024-02-09). Half of AAPI community want more US support of Palestinians. newarab.com 
About half of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the A
(2024-02-09). China to join Cobra Gold 2024 military exercise in Thailand. ecns.cn A contingent selected from the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army will participate the Cobra Gold 2024 multinational exercise from Feb. 10 to March 7 in Thailand.
(2024-02-09). China-Laos Railway builds on momentum in new year as cargo and passenger numbers grow. ecns.cn China-Laos Railway has facilitated 27.87 million passenger journeys and 32.56 million tons of cargo since it entered operation on December 3, 2021, China Media Group reported on Thursday, reflecting the strong momentum in China-Laos business trade and personnel exchanges.
(2024-02-09). Are Israeli avocados exacerbating Morocco's drought crisis. newarab.com 
(2024-02-09). Pakistan's misery continues. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). ZAKA: Israel's Very Own 'White Helmets'. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-09). Yemen aid groups say Red Sea crisis driving up costs. newarab.com 
Aid groups working in After nine years of conflict, more than half of Yemen's population requires humanitarian assistance, according to the
(2024-02-09). When Times Were Better: Victoria's Ties with Israel's Defence Industry. dissidentvoice.org Times were supposedly better in 2022. That is, if you were a lawmaker in the Australian state of Victoria, a busy Israeli arms manufacturer, or cash counting corporate middleman keen to make a stash along the way between the two. That view is premised on the notion that what happened on October 7, 2023 in …
(2024-02-09). For Crisis-Hit Pakistan, Elections May Not Lead to a Meaningful Alternative. counterpunch.org 
Scheduled for February 8, the upcoming elections for Pakistan's National Assembly and provincial assemblies hold significant importance against the backdrop of numerous upheavals in the country. Notably, the recent arrest and conviction of the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, adds a layer of complexity. On January 31, Khan received a 14-year prison sentence, adding to his existing three-year
(2024-02-09). When the West nails the Israeli coffin of the Palestinian people! cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). Pakistan counts ballots with former PM Khan in jail. newarab.com 
Counting was underway Thursday after millions of Pakistanis voted in an election marred by rigging allegations and a shutdown of mobile phone services, while the country's most popular politician Pollsters predicted a low turnout from the country's 128 million eligible voters following a lacklustre campaign overshadowed by the jailing of former prime minister Khan, and the hobbling of his
(2024-02-09). Londoners urge Tower Hamlets council to recognise Palestine. newarab.com 
A London-based pro-Palestine group has launched a petition to urge Tower Hamlets council to recognise the State of Palestine, amid fears of a crackdown on free speech. | The Palestine Information Centre of Tower Hamlets has called on East Londoners to sign the online petition after waiting two months to hear the council's decision on a request submitted in December. | Around 500 East London residents in the borough have so far signed the petition. | "The East End of Tower Hamlets has been at the forefront of struggles that have defined our lives from Cable Street to Brick Lane and beyond. Palestine is the most…
(2024-02-09). How Much Environmental Damage Is Israel's War on Gaza Causing? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-09). ADB violates its own safeguard policies in Nepal Hydropower Project. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). Buried under the Genocide Debate: Desecrated Graves. counterpunch.org 
It's hard to imagine this happening in modern times. Even an assault on a single grave is a criminal act in a civilized (sic) country. The very idea is reviled everywhere. So what about Israel's ongoing assaults on Palestinian cemeteries across Gaza? The terror has received passing reference, first in a fleeting video on Twitter,
(2024-02-09). Biden calls Israel's Gaza campaign 'over the top'. newarab.com 
Israel's military response in the Gaza Strip to the "I'm of the view, as you know, that the conduct of the response in Gaza, in the Gaza Strip, has been over the top," the Democrat told reporters at the White House. | "There are a lot of innocent people who are starving, a lot of innocent people who are in troub…
(2024-02-09). US urged to investigate Israeli settlers skirting sanctions. newarab.com 
(2024-02-09). On 'purple-washing' and the abuses against the Palestinians. newarab.com 
For the past four months, Israel has continued to engage in a brutal campaign of aerial bombardment against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, with casualties nearing 30,000 lives and rising by the day. | The physical destruction done unto individuals, residences, hospitals, holy spaces, educational facilities, and general infrastructure is unprecedented in modern warfare. | Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank are facing different forms of brutality committed against them as their families and neighbours are terrorised by the Israeli army in tandem. | Despite international criticism and court orders, Israel co…
(2024-02-09). Indian state Uttarakhand on alert after mosque demolition kills 5. geo.tv 
Violence broke out in Haldwani town after police launched its "anti-encroachment drive"
(2024-02-09). Landslide victory for Imran Khan's party in Pakistan elections. albawaba.com
(2024-02-09). Iraqi government vows to end the US-led coalition mission. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government, on Thursday, asserted that continued
(2024-02-09). DPP manipulates tourism for political purposes, harms cross-Straits exchanges: Taiwan Affairs Office. ecns.cn The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday criticized the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of Taiwan for using tourism for political manipulation and harming cross-Straits exchanges.
(2024-02-09). Venezuela y Dominicana jugarán la final de la Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net Los Tigres del Licey aspiran a conseguir su décima segunda Serie del Caribe, por su parte los Tiburones de La Guaira buscará su primer campeonato.
(2024-02-09). Israel bombardea ciudades en Gaza y amenaza con ampliar ataques. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 de feb (RHC) Las ciudades de Gaza, Khan Yunis y Rafah continuaron hoy bajo fuego del Ejército israelí en medio de crecientes temores de una ofensiva contra el sur de la Franja, donde se refugian más de un millón de palestinos.
(2024-02-09). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 120 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-09). Ataque con dron israelí deja un civil muerto en Khan Yunis. telesurtv.net Personas de la población civil se encontraban en la parte superior del centro médico Nasser y fueron impactados por disparos de un dron de procedencia israelí.
(2024-02-09). A "False Flag" Operation to Justify The Israel-U.S. Genocide against the People of Palestine. globalresearch.ca Israel's "false flag" is a complex military-intelligence undertaking, carefully planned, in liaison with the US. "Israeli officials obtained Hamas's battle plan for the Oct. 7 … more than a year before it happened" (NYT).
(2024-02-09). Palestine solidarity supporters call on Labor to boost funding to UNRWA. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-09). Freezing aid to Gaza: Israel's war against UNRWA. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-09). Saturday 2/10: LA Labor for Palestine. indybay.org LA City Hall | 200 N Spring St. | Los Angeles, CA…
(2024-02-09). Saturday 2/10: Vegan Potluck for Palestine and Community Healing Circle. indybay.org West Berkeley, location upon RSVP…
(2024-02-09). Tuesday 2/13: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-02-09). Saturday 2/10: Oakland: Kids Rally for Palestine. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater | Oakland, CA…
(2024-02-09). Sunday 2/11: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…