(2024-02-26). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 142: UN Experts Call For Arms Embargo. popularresistance.org In the past 24 hours, Israeli forces bombed several Palestinian neighborhoods in Deir Al-Balah, Rafah and north Gaza, killing and injuring tens of people. | Israel's warplanes launched bombs on a vast open area near the Egyptian border with Rafah, in southern Gaza, where thousands of Palestinians are sheltering. | A video shows Palestinians fleeing from the bombs close to Egypt's fortified wall to keep displaced people at bay from entering the Sinai Peninsula. | All of the 1.4 million Palestinians who sought refuge in Rafah cannot enter Sinai except those who obtained a travel permit.
(2024-02-26). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 143: Gaza famine is 'man-made,' says UNRWA Chief. mondoweiss.net 
UNRWA says that the famine in northern Gaza can be avoided if more food convoys are allowed in, but Israel continues to hold up over 2000 aid trucks. Meanwhile, Netanyahu reaffirms plans to invade Rafah, where 1.5 million Gazans have sought shelter.
(2024-02-26). Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu says ceasefire deal would delay 'somewhat' an offensive in Rafah. scmp.com Israeli prime minister claimed total victory in Gaza would come within weeks once the offensive begins.
(2024-02-26). Israel pledges to assault 1.4 million Gaza refugees in Rafah city. wsws.org A US-backed Israeli assault on the defenseless refugee camps in Rafah would cause catastrophic new Palestinian casualties, and risk war with Egypt and other regional powers.
(2024-02-26). US soldier self-immolates in opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org 
Aaron Bushnell, an active duty member of the US Air Force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC on Sunday, February 25 to protest Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and his country's support to the war. | Bushnell live streamed his "extreme act of protest" on Twitch and stated, "I am an active duty member of the US Air Force and I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonizers, it is not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decide…
(2024-02-26). US Airman Sets Himself on Fire in Front of Israeli Embassy to Protest Gaza Genocide. news.antiwar.com An active duty US airman set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC to protest the US-backed slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza. According to Axios, a video of the incident shows the airman, who has yet to be publicly identified, saying he would "no longer be complicit in genocide" and …
(2024-02-26). oPt: ATT this week: Preventing Further Genocide in Gaza Means Looking at Governments Arming Israel [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int 
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Women's International League for Peace and Freedom | Please refer to the attached file. | Critically addressing the genocide in Gaza, WILPF's Disarmament programme, Laura Varella | Genocide in Gaza is undeniably occurring, there is l…
(2024-02-26). Video| US Airman Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy in DC to Protest Gaza Genocide. english.almanar.com.lb 
A member of the United States military set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an apparent protest against the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Aaron Bushnell, 25, was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, according to the US capital's fire department. Emergency responders arrived at the scene just before 1pm …
(2024-02-26). Headlines for February 26, 2024. democracynow.org 2-Month-Old Infant Dies of Starvation as Israel Blocks Aid, Gazans Face Famine, Netanyahu Reaffirms Plan to Take Control of Gaza; Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh Resigns, Biden Administration Condemns Israeli Plans for Settlement Expansion in Occupied West Bank, "I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide": U.S. Military Member Dies After Setting Himself on Fire in Protest, NYT Investigating Israeli Freelancer's Anti-Palestinian Social Media History, U.S. and U.K. Air Forces Attack Houthi Targets as Yemenis Take to Street in Solidarity with Gaza, Trump Beats Nikki Haley on Her Home Turf of So…
(2024-02-26). 'If This Isn't Genocide, I Don't Know What Is,' Says Lula of Israeli Attack on Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-26). Peace Requires Freedom and Justice. dissidentvoice.org The mass slaughter of Palestinian civilians by Israel has shaken people throughout the world. It is a brutal, unfathomable expression of hate and violence; systemic genocide, long in the planning, that can only be described as an act of evil. Whilst the Israeli government and their henchmen are the principle perpetrators, they have been supported …
english.almayadeen.net (2024-02-26). Malnutrition, hunger kills 7 infants in Gaza due to Israeli war, siege>Seven Palestinian infants died from malnutrition and starvation in 24 hours in the Gaza Strip, according to the Information Office in Gaza, as reported by Anadolu.
In a statement released on Saturday, the office warned of an impending catastrophe unless the Israeli genocide halts and the blockade on Gaza is lifted.
(2024-02-26). World Social Forum's 2024 Statement On Palestine. popularresistance.org Katmandou, Nepal 2024 – Today, on February 21st, we conclude the successful 16th session of the World Social Forum in Nepal. We express our gratitude to the organizing committee, participants, and volunteers whose efforts led to this success. We take pride in the strong solidarity shown towards the Palestinian cause by all participants and condemn the ongoing genocide perpetrated by Israel in Gaza for over four months. | As we collectively reflect on the thousands of lives lost in Gaza, we cannot ignore the long history of crimes against the Palestinian people dating back to the Al Nakba in 1948. We assert that I…
(2024-02-26). At ICJ Hearing, Global South Countries Call For End To Occupation Of Palestine. popularresistance.org The ongoing hearing at the International Court of Justice on the Israeli occupation of Palestine has revealed clear divisions on the issue that also extend to countries' positions on the genocidal Israeli war on Gaza. While countries from the Global South have called for an end to the Israeli occupation as soon as possible, the US and many of its allies seek the continuation of status quo. | On the fifth day of hearing on Friday, February 23 the UK, adhering to the line taken by the US earlier, tried to defend the Israeli occupation and asked the court to avoid giving its opinion of its legality.
(2024-02-26). oPt: UNRWA Claims Versus Facts (February 2024). reliefweb.int
(2024-02-26). Gaza Ceasefire Could Save 75,000 from Death: Report from London School of Hygiene & Johns Hopkins. democracynow.org 
A new report on Gaza's escalating health crisis projects that due to the extent of destruction wrought upon the region's infrastructure since October, thousands of Palestinians will continue to die from disease, malnutrition, dehydration and starvation, regardless of whether Israel continues to pursue its military assault. "In case of an escalation, we'd see around 85,000 deaths," warns Zeina Jamaluddine, a nutritionist and epidemiologist who is one of the lead authors of "Crisis in Gaza: Scenario-Based Health Impact Projections" from the London School of Hygiene and John…
(2024-02-26). Latest positive update on Gaza ceasefire talks from the White House. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, stated that talks are still in progress for a possible cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.There have been talks of a truce for the past 142 days, despite Israel's continuous bombardment on the Gaza Strip. According to Sullivan, who spoke to US media outlets, Israel, Egypt, Qatar, and the US have come to an early agreement on the core elements of a temporary ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip.Underscoring the need for indirect discussions between Qatar, Egypt, and Hamas, Sullivan emphasized that the potential ceasefire agreement is still in the negotiation…
(2024-02-26). Israel agrees to ceasefire and prisoner exchange terms in Paris talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Sources speaking to Al Jazeera have disclosed the initial framework terms for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, recently agreed upon by Israel in Paris negotiations.According to these sources, Israel has consented to the release of 400 Palestinian detainees, which notably includes individuals serving high sentences. In return, Israel will see the release of 40 of its prisoners, including women and the elderly.Furthermore, the terms outline Israel's commitment to allowing the gradual return of displaced individuals to the northern Gaza Strip, with an exception made for those of military service age. Isr…
(2024-02-26). As 2-Month-Old Starves to Death in Gaza, Mosab Abu Toha Says His Own Family Is Eating Animal Feed. democracynow.org 
A famine is unfolding in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have resorted to consuming animal feed amid soaring prices and dwindling supplies of food. The United Nations has already begun reporting deaths from starvation and malnutrition, while aid agencies have been forced to pause deliveries. "Israel is not allowing food into the northern part of Gaza so people would regret not having left," says Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha, who fled Gaza for Cairo in November and has been attempting since then to secure safe passage for his extended family members, including his siste…
(2024-02-26). Yemen Stages Hail of Strikes Against US Oil Tanker, Warships in Support of Gaza. orinocotribune.com Yemen's Armed Forces have announced staging a raft of missile and drone strikes against a US oil tanker and a number of US warships in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, who are enduring a genocidal Washington-backed Israeli war. | "The naval forces in the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a military operation targeting the US oil tanker 'Torm Thor' in the Gulf of Aden with several appropriate naval missiles," the forces said in a statement on Saturday. | "Meanwhile, the drone air force targeted a number of US warships in the Red Sea with several drones," the statement added. | According to the statement, t…
(2024-02-26). Jordanian king warns of Gaza conflict expansion during Ramzan. muslimmirror.com Amman : King Abdullah II of Jordan has warned that a continued war in Gaza during the holy month of Ramzan could risk expanding the conflict. King Abdullah made the remarks on Sunday at a meeting in Amman with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, during which he called for maximum efforts to reach an immediate and …
(2024-02-26). Over 2/3 of Jewish Israelis oppose humanitarian aid to Palestinians starving in Gaza. mronline.org A new Israeli Democracy Institute survey shows that 68% of Jewish Israelis oppose "the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza residents."
(2024-02-26). Paris talks may result in possible truce agreement for Gaza. newarab.com 
This live blog on day 142 of Israel's war on Gaza has concluded. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on The United States said Sunday that multinational talks in Paris came to an "understanding" on a possible deal for Ham…
(2024-02-26). Israel refusing visas for aid workers in Gaza, West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities are refusing to issue new visas to international aid workers operating in According to Israeli newspaper Haaretz, This began in January, with the P…
(2024-02-26). Dismantling Western Hypocrisy on Xinjiang and Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Arjae Red — Jan 16, 2024 | Arjae Red, a union activist and Workers World Party leader, traveled in May 2023 to The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China's far northwest as part of a WWP delegation along with Workers World contributing editor Sara Flounders, organized by the China — U.S. Solidarity Network | The movement in the U.S. supporting Palestinian national liberation has drawn truly massive numbers of people in action. On Jan. 13, for example, a reported 400,000 people marched on the White House, marking the largest pro-Palestine demonstration in U.S. history. | To counter this gr…
(2024-02-26). 'Mass chaos among Israeli army in Gaza', says former general. newarab.com 
(2024-02-26). US-UK airstrikes intensify in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Al-Mayadeen correspondent reports a new wave of American-British aggression targeting the Ras Issa area in the Al-Salif District, northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen, with two airstrikes. Over the past 72 hours, US-UK airstrikes have notably escalated following Houthi actions, including the sinking of a UK vessel carrying petrochemicals Ammonia and attacks on US and other warships in the Red Sea using unmanned submarines. This marks the first such incident since October 19. Houthis have signaled readiness to allow the UK vessel's withdrawal if ammunition is delivered to Gaza's besieged population.However, circ…
(2024-02-26). Israel to raise $60b in debt, limit jobs, and hike taxes to fund its war. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Israel is reportedly planning to raise $60 billion in debt, freeze hiring for government jobs as well as implement tax surges in order to support its defenses, according to Financial Times, as the economy suffers deeply amid its war on Gaza strip.Compared to pre-war finances, the Israeli government intends to increase military expenditure by 85%, or 55 billion shekels ($15 billion). The goal of this increase is to boost Israel's defence against changing regional developments.The British newspaper stated that the economic impact occurred following Israel's ban of entry for approximately 150,000 Pa…
(2024-02-26). Six Times More Children and Women Killed in Palestine in Five Months Than in Ukraine in Two years. orinocotribune.com The number of women and children killed in nearly five months of Israeli attacks on Gaza is six times that of the ongoing war in Ukraine that has lasted 24 months. | This is revealed by a shocking
(2024-02-26). Arab proposal for Gaza could see Hamas-PLO integration. newarab.com 
Arab states are formulating a plan for The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) said the US was holding talks with Arab states, which it did not name, regarding the day after the war, in parallel with Washington informed Israe…
(2024-02-26). The New York Times slammed amid Aaron Bushnell article. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – American News outlet, The New York Times is under fire among pro-Palestine activists amid publishing an article about the devastating Aaron Bushnell incident that took place in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC The man in question set himself on fire after allegedly "Not being complacent with the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza".With many users on X (formerly Twitter) taking to the platform to voice their concern and devastation with the matter, several of them are slamming The New York Times for how they handled the Aaron Bushnell situation: The New York Times slammed amid Aaron Bus…
(2024-02-26). Houthis say US, UK carried out 22 airstrikes on 3 Yemeni governorates. muslimmirror.com SANAA, Yemen : The US and UK carried out 22 airstrikes targeting three Yemeni governorates, including the capital Sanaa, the Yemen-based Houthi group said on Sunday. The US and British "aggression" targeted the city of Sanaa and its countryside with 17 airstrikes, the Houthi-affiliated Saba news agency reported. "The US-British aggression also launched two airstrikes …
(2024-02-26). US airman sets himself on fire outside Israel embassy in Washington. scmp.com The man was taken to hospital after the fire was put out by US Secret Service officers. He remains in critical condition.
(2024-02-26). Danish pension funds divest from Israeli banks and companies. newarab.com 
(2024-02-26). Israel threatens Eurovision pull-out if entry vetoed. scmp.com Israel warned that it may withdraw from this year's Eurovision Song Contest if organisers reject the lyrics from its entry as too political.
(2024-02-26). Israeli media: Settler hurt by misisle shrapnel after anti-tank missile was fired from Lebanon towards Shtula settlement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-26). Israel has arrested 7,225 Palestinians in the West Bank since October. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) Israel's security forces have arrested 7,225 Palestinians in the West Bank since the onset of the new cycle of violence on October 7, the Prisoners Club reported.
(2024-02-26). Israeli Airstrikes Target Several Areas in Bekaa, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Zionist war jets targeted on Monday Addous plain in Bouday and Hawsh Tal Safiya town in the vicinity of Baalbek City in southern Lebanon. The Israeli airstrikes left three injuries in the residential area they targeted. Meanwhile, a Zionist drone attack targeted a car in Al-Majadel town, Tyre District, South Lebanon. The Israeli war …
(2024-02-26). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli airstrike in the woodland area between Al-Jarmaq and Jabal Al-Rafi'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-26). Hezbollah hits Israeli targets at Upper Galilee with 40 missiles. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to reports from Al-Mayadeen correspondent in the south, Hezbollah has launched 40 missiles towards Israeli targets in the Western Galilee. This escalation follows Israeli raids on the city of Baalbek, resulting in three fatalities and numerous casualties. Additionally, Hezbollah has confirmed the martyrdom of three of its fighters. ŸÑÿ®ŸÜÿߟÜ: ŸÖÿ±ÿßÿ≥ŸÑ ÿߟџ֟äÿßÿØŸäŸÜ ŸÅŸä ÿ&sz…
(2024-02-26). Israeli settlers steal goats, attack soldiers in West Bank. newarab.com 
The incident occurred as
(2024-02-26). Hezbollah: All Israeli Strategic Sites Within Reach of Our Missiles, Drones. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah officials have issued strong warnings, asserting that all strategic sites within the Israeli-occupied territories are within the range of the resistance's missiles and drones. This comes amid escalating tensions, with Hezbollah reaffirming its readiness for combat and vowing to respond fiercely to any Israeli aggression. MP Mohamed Raad, head of the Loyalty to the Resistance …
(2024-02-26). Syrian Baath Party official 'kidnapped by Israel' at border. newarab.com 
(2024-02-26). Nova festival-goer wrongly killed by Israeli forces on 7 Oct. newarab.com 
(2024-02-26). Al-Quds Brigades fires barrage of rockets towards the Israeli Kibbutz of Kissufim. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-26). What to Know About Downed Israeli Hermes 450 Drone. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah downed on Monday an Israeli drone Hermes 450, the third largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), over south Lebanon's Iqlim Al-Tuffah area. The resistance group's Military Media Center issued a video that illustrates info on the Israeli target. Known in Hebrew and by the Israeli occupation as the 'Zik', the Hermes 450 is a medium-sized multi-payload UAV …
(2024-02-26). 'RIP Aaron Bushnell'! Airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in US. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Unconfirmed reports emerged on social media, where online users allegedly said that Aaron Bushnell, the US Air Force member who set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, on Sunday succumbed to his wounds. The story and the video of Aaron Bushnell are believed to have been first reported and shared by independent journalist Talia Jane, who also reportedly announced the death of the US Air Force member.His last words were "Free Palestine," pro-Palestinian activists mourned the US Air Force member after he set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy and was seriously injured.A…
(2024-02-26). Jordan PM denies existence of land corridor to Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-02-26). 'Israel' Says Hezbollah 'Crosses Red Line' as Islamic Resistance Downs Drone. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah shot down an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a surface-to-air missile on Monday as Zionist circles consider the incident as dangerous development. In a statement, Hezbollah's Military Media announced it had downed a medium-size Israeli Hermes 450 over the Iqlim Al-Tuffah area, near Nabatieh in south Lebanon. "In support of our steadfast Palestinian …
(2024-02-26). Israeli drone targets a car in Al-Majadel village, Tyre, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-02-26). Enhancing Global Economic Progress with the Brics Alliance. infobrics.org Larionova and Shelepov's research, titled "Brics, G20, and global economic governance reform" and published in the International Political Science Review (2021), highlights the influential role of the Brics association, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, in reforming global economic governance…
(2024-02-26). International Monetary Fund: Iran's economic growth in 2023 reaches 5.4%. tvbrics.com 
Previously, the forecast was 3 per cent…
(2024-02-26). BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry office opens in UAE. tvbrics.com 
The country continues to be embedded in the economic infrastructure of the alliance after joining it earlier this year…
(2024-02-26). South Korea sees surge in Russians seeking asylum as Ukraine war grinds on. scmp.com The number of Russian nationals submitting refugee application last year jumped fivefold, in a surge almost matching the total for more than two decades before 2019.
(2024-02-26). Cyprus orders detention of 2 Lebanese for smuggling refugees. newarab.com 
A court in Police said the suspects are Lebanese nationals aged 19 and 21. | According to police, the refugees said during questioning that they departed from the…
(2024-02-26). The Show Trial Against Julian Assange. popularresistance.org "Those who tell the truth need a fast horse," says an Armenian proverb. Or they need a society that protects the truth and its messengers. But this protection, which our democracies claim to offer, is in danger. As a journalist, Julian Assange has published hundreds of thousands of files documenting war crimes committed by the USA and its allies in Afghanistan, Iraq, Guantanamo and elsewhere. The authenticity of the documents is beyond question. However, none of the perpetrators have been brought to justice or convicted.
(2024-02-26). Report: OPCW Watchdog Attributes 2015 Syria Chemical Attack To ISIS. popularresistance.org The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) stated on 22 February that there are "reasonable grounds" to believe that ISIS perpetrated chemical weapons attacks on the town of Marea, close to Aleppo, in 2015. | The Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) of the watchdog determined that ISIS militants utilized sulphur mustard in attacks across various parts of the town on 1 September 2015. | According to a OPCW report, ISIS units deployed sulphur mustard gas via their artillery munitions on the town of Marea between 9: 00 and 12: 00 pm.
(2024-02-26). Ukraine's Zelensky says 31,000 soldiers killed in first official death toll. scmp.com The Ukrainian president said Russia was preparing a new offensive against Ukraine starting in late May or summer, but Kyiv has a clear battlefield plan of its own.
(2024-02-26). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #40 on the Effects of Trough of Low Pressure Area (LPA) as of 24 February 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 29 January 2024, the Municipalities of Compostela, Monkayo, and New Bataan in Davao de Oro along with the Municipalities of Bunawan and Rosario in Agusan del Sur reported initial effects of the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA). | On 01 February 2024, incidents of flooding caused by sustained heavy rains from the Trough of the LPA were reported in the Province of North Cotabato in Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) and in the Province of Maguindanao del Sur in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Reg…
(2024-02-26). Justice ministries of Belarus, Saudi Arabia sign cooperation roadmap. eng.belta.by "Our country seeks to promote friendly relations with all nations, and we have reliable friends who are ready to cooperate in any field. Cooperation should be regulated by a legal framework," Belarus' Justice Minister Sergei Khomenko said.
(2024-02-26). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Armed Conflict in Brgy. Campagao, Bilar, Bohol as of 24 February 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 23 February 2024 at around 8: 30 AM, an armed conflict transpired in Brgy. Campagao, Bilar, Bohol between the troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and alleged members of the Communist Terrorists Group (CTG) that resulted in the displacement of families and persons in the area. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) VII | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 250 families or 770 persons are affected in Brgy. Campagao, Bilar, Bohol (see Annex A).
(2024-02-26). Coast guard boosts patrols near Kinmen after deadly boat collision. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland's coast guard deployed a fleet of vessels for patrols near Kinmen island on Sunday, following a deadly collision between a mainland fishing boat and a patrol vessel from Taiwan earlier this month.
(2024-02-26). Infographic| Iran's Nationwide Elections, What to Know? english.almanar.com.lb 
As Iran's parliamentary elections approach, campaigns for candidates have commenced, promising a competitive electoral process. With campaigns running until February 29, a record number of around 15,200 candidates have been approved to compete for the 290 seats in Parliament. Scheduled for March 1, these elections will also determine new members of the Assembly of Experts, …
(2024-02-26). The Mongol Eurasian Empire 1206‚àí1405: The Greatest Continental State in the World's History. pressenza.com History remembers the Mongols as a pastoral nomadic people from Central Asia who made a significant impression on the world's history. In essence, the Mongol territorial occupation was of a scope and range never equaled as stretching from Central Europe to the Korean Peninsula and from the middle of Siberia to Asia Minor and the Persian Gulf. The Mongols even attempted seaborne military invasions of Japan (in 1273‚àí1274 and 1281) and Java (1292‚àí1293). The Mongol invasion during two centuries (from the beginning of the 13th century to the beginning of the 15th century) wa…
(2024-02-26). China willing to work to move forward multiple initiatives and achieve results with WTO. ecns.cn China is willing to work with all parties to achieve more pragmatic results at the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, said the country's top commerce official on Sunday.
(2024-02-26). PM: Belarus has always been a staunch supporter of Eurasian integration. eng.belta.by Belarus has always been a strong supporter of Eurasian integration, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said as he met with Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintayev in Minsk on 26 February.
(2024-02-26). Belarus' PM outlines short-term goals for EAEU. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko outlined the tasks which need to be solved within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) until 2025 as he met with Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintayev in Minsk on 26 February.
(2024-02-26). Afghanistan: Taliban release 84-year-old Austrian extremist who liked to visit 'dangerous' places. scmp.com Herbert Fritz travelled to Afghanistan last year and published an article titled 'Vacations with the Taliban'. He was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of espionage.
(2024-02-26). Indonesia, Strong Winds in Bandung (West Java) (22 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Barat, Indonesia | Event Date : Thu, 22 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-TO-2024-000274-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16: 30: 00 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Bandung | DESCRIPTION | Triggered by high intensity rain accompanied by strong winds…
(2024-02-26). The Palestinian woman running for Jerusalem's city council. newarab.com 
(2024-02-26). Indonesia, Tornado in Pamekasan (East Java) (21 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Timur, Indonesia | Event Date : Wed, 21 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-TO-2024-000273-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sat, 24 Feb 2024 19: 19: 48 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Pamekasan | DESCRIPTION | Triggered by high intensity rain accompanied by strong winds which resulted in several houses in the district to collapse and hit by fallen trees.
(2024-02-26). QatarEnergy set to further expand LNG output at North Field. newarab.com 
QatarEnergy chief Saad al-Kaabi announced on Sunday a new expansion of its liquefied With this added boost, the overall expansion of the North Field from 77 mtpa currently to 142 mtpa by 2030 represents an increase of 85% in production, Kaabi said at a press conference in Doha. | Qatar is among the world's top exporters of LNG, competition for which has ramped up sin…
(2024-02-26). Indonesia, Floods in Sintang (West Kalimantan) (18 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia | Event Date : Sun, 18 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000275-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16: 00: 00 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Sintang | DESCRIPTION | Triggered by high intensity rain…
(2024-02-26). Ten takeaways: The palm oil scheme leaving Indonesian villagers submerged in debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-26). PLA poster contains coast guard elements, hints at firm resolve after boat incident. ecns.cn the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday released a poster titled "Return Home" calling on Taiwan compatriots to return to the motherland, which also includes elements of the coast guard forces for the first time.
(2024-02-26). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Terminal Report on the Armed Conflict in Brgy. Malingao, Midsayap, North Cotabato, 25 February 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 07 December 2023 at around 7PM, an encounter between the local armed groups transpired in Brgy. Malingao, Midsayap, North Cotabato, resulting to the displacement of families and individuals in the area. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) XII | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 1,228 families or 6,140 persons were affected in Brgy. Malingao, Midsayap, North Cotabato (see Annex A).
(2024-02-26). A TX Woman Was Denied an Abortion Even Though Ectopic Pregnancy Was Killing Her. truthout.org A 25-year-old college senior in Texas was denied emergency surgical care for a non-viable pregnancy — the latest example of medical providers refusing to make exceptions to the state's total abortion ban out of fear of being criminally prosecuted. Kelsie Norris-De La Cruz told The Washington Post that she was looking forward to the birth of her child when she discovered she was pregnant in January. |
(2024-02-26). X platform disrupted in Pakistan for week after election. newarab.com 
Nationwide disruption to social media platform X passed the one-week mark in The platform, formerly known as Twitter, was downed last Saturday after a
(2024-02-26). Arab-Turkish growing trade volume surges to $55b. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The economic ties between Türkiye and the Arab world continue to expand on all fronts, with intra-Arab commerce valued at $55 billion according to Dr. Khaled Hanafi, the secretary-general of the Union of Arab Chambers, with a 10 percent annual increase of exported Turkish goods as reported by Arab News, with growing Arab investments in Türkiye during the last few years.During the Arab and Turkish Chambers' fifth meeting, held in Egypt with several chiefs of trade and business figures from Türkiye and the Arab world attending the event, The president of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and…
(2024-02-26). Modi's India is more unequal than ever. cadtm.org
(2024-02-26). In Nepal, CADTM delegates took part in the opening march of the World Social Forum and successfully completed their initial workshops. cadtm.org The World Social Forum, which took place this year in Kathmandu (Nepal), began on Thursday 15 February 2024. The CADTM International network was represented by delegates from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and the Shared International Secretariat. A total of seven activities were carried out by the delegation.
| Thursday 15 February: The opening march
| The opening march brought together nearly 15,000 people who marched to demand a different world.The slogans (…) | – | /…
(2024-02-26). Biden's Generals in Pakistan. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-26). Iraq captures 2 wanted IS members abroad, brings them home. newarab.com 
Iraq's authorities have captured two members of the A statement by the Iraqi National Intelligence Service didn't say where the two men were captured and released a video showing them blindfolded and handcuffed while aboard a small plane. The two men later appeared in a video in yellow uniforms spe…
(2024-02-26). 10 Million dollar gift from the Emirates to the world trade funds. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced a $10 million grant to bolster the World Trade Organization's (WTO) budget. The thirteenth ministerial conference will be held in Abu Dhabi from 26 to 29 February, and the UAE is hosting the event.Speaking in a video address on Saturday, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed announced that the United Arab Emirates will be allocating its grant to three specific funds. These funds will be launched at the thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the Organization in Abu Dhabi and will support various initiatives, including the Conventi…
(2024-02-26). Pakistan: Massive Polio Vaccination Campaign Set to Reach Over 45.8 million Children Nationwide. reliefweb.int Country: Pakistan | Source: Government of Pakistan | Islamabad, February 23, 2024 — Reaffirming Pakistan's resolve to protect all children from the disability-causing poliovirus, the Health Ministry today launched the second nationwide polio vaccination campaign of the year. | More than 45.8 million under five years of age will be vaccinated during this second campaign of 2024 which will be held across the country from February 26 to March 3, and in 33 districts of KP from March 2 to March 6. Children will also be given Vitamin A supplements to boost their immunity. | "Polio is a terrible disease that ha…
(2024-02-26). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Terminal Report on the Effects of Localized Thunderstorms in Mandaue City, Cebu 25 February 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 11 September 2023, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers due to localized thunderstorms were experienced in Mandaue City, Cebu and caused flash floods and landslides in the area. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) VII | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 93 families or 314 persons were affected in two (2) barangays in Mandaue City, Cebu (see Annex A).
(2024-02-26). The CADTM holds seven successful workshops at the World Social Forum in Kathmandu (Nepal). cadtm.org
(2024-02-26). Philippines: Social media influencers take on challenge to be Creators #ForEveryChild to protect children from online abuse and exploitation. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: UN Children's Fund | Clark, Pampanga, 24 February 2024 — As the country wraps up this year's Safer Internet Month, UNICEF Philippines awarded the first-ever annual badge of recognition to digital influencers who accepted the challenge to be Creators #ForEveryChild. They have lent their unique creative platforms and reach to fight for the rights of every child in the country, especially the most vulnerable to online abuse and exploitation. | The Creators #ForEveryChild — AJ Bacar, Anina Rubio, Buji Babiera, Cat Triviño, Ginger Arboleda, Inka Magnaye, Jing Ruiz, Karl Ba…
(2024-02-26). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Effects of El Niño as of 24 February 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 04 July 2023, climate monitoring and analyses indicated that the unusual warming of sea surface temperatures along the equatorial Pacific that was established in March 2023 further developed into a weak El Niño, and showed signs of strengthening in the following months. On 03 August 2023, warmer than average sea surface temperature anomalies across most of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific signified that a weak El Niño was present. On 05 September 2023, an increased positiv…
(2024-02-26). Kashmiri Pandit professor in UK denied entry to India to attend event on invitation of Karnataka govt. muslimmirror.com Bengaluru : A professor of Indian origin at the University of Westminster in the United Kingdom who was invited by the Karnataka Government to attend an event here was denied entry when she landed at Bengaluru airport and was then deported, according to her posts on social media platform X. Professor Nitasha Kaul, a Kashmiri …
(2024-02-26). Farmers' protest in India reignites. mronline.org 
In 2021, after a year-long protest, India's farmers brought about the repeal of three farm laws that were intended to 'liberalize' the agriculture sector. Now, in 2024, farmers are again protesting. The underlying issues and the facilitation of the neoliberal corporatization of farming that sparked the previous protest remain and have not been resolved.
(2024-02-26). Chinese commerce minister meets with WTO director-general. ecns.cn Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday.
(2024-02-26). China slams false claim over 'ecological destruction' in South China Sea. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Saturday called relevant parties to respect the facts and not be misled by untruthful media tactics over "ecological destruction" in South China Sea.
(2024-02-26). IS landmine kills 13 truffle hunters in Syria desert: monitor. newarab.com 
A blast from a landmine left by the "Thirteen civilians, including women… were killed when a landmine left by the IS group exploded while they were searching for truffles" in the desert in Raqqa province, said the Syria Observatory for Human Rights. | The Syrian desert is renowned for producing some of the best quality…
(2024-02-26). EEC Board head comments on parliamentary, local elections in Belarus. eng.belta.by The parliamentary and local elections in Belarus have garnered positive assessment, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintayev said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on 26 February.
(2024-02-26). Macron pays false tribute to French-Armenian resistance fighter Missak Manouchian. wsws.org Macron's tribute is grotesquely insincere and politically sinister, as it aims to consolidate an alliance with political descendants of the fascist forces that murdered Manouchian.
(2024-02-26). As Ramadan approaches in Iraq, food and meat prices surge. newarab.com 
As the holy Muslim month of Ramadan quickly approaches, meats and basic According to official government data, inflation rates in Iraq have risen by 4.5%, with a noticeable increase in price levels officially in the last month of 2023. Many Iraqi traders have exploited…
(2024-02-26). Aumenta a 29.692 cifra de muertos en Gaza por genocidio israelí. telesurtv.net La agresión israelí contra Gaza ha provocado que el 85 por ciento de la población del territorio asediado se desplace internamente.
(2024-02-26). Un hombre se inmola en EE.UU., en rechazo a genocidio en Gaza. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas del orden respondieron de inmediato al incidente, que ocurrió en la tarde de este domingo, según confirmó la Policía Metropolitana de Washington.
(2024-02-26). Mueren tres civiles en ataque israelí contra Siria. telesurtv.net Siria hizo un llamado al secretario general de las Naciones Unidas y al presidente del Consejo de Seguridad para que asuman la responsabilidad de poner fin a los bombardeos sionistas.
(2024-02-26). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman ya 142 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-26). Suman 29.782 los palestinos asesinados por ofensiva sionista. telesurtv.net La ocupación provocó 90 mártires y 164 heridos durante las últimas 24 horas.
(2024-02-26). Irán efectuará elecciones parlamentarias el próximo 1 de marzo. telesurtv.net El jefe de la Guardia Revolucionaria iraní, el general Hosein Salamí, llamó a los ciudadanos a "dar un duro puñetazo en la boca" a los enemigos del país participando en los comicios.
(2024-02-26). Al menos siete muertos tras explosión en fábrica de petardos en India. telesurtv.net Ocurrió en el norteño estado de Uttar Pradesh. El estallido pudo escucharse a varios kilómetros de distancia.
(2024-02-26). Swiftie Nonsense Down Under. counterpunch.org Gaza. Palestinians. Israel. Genocide. Taylor Swift? This odd cobbling of words is the extent celebrities make a mockery of serious conversation, even in such middle-brow outlets as Australia's Radio National. Admittedly, it was breakfast, and the presenter a seasoned impressionist of journalism, but surely listeners did not have to know that Swift's private jet had
(2024-02-26). What the Mass Media Needs to Cover Re: Israel/Gaza Conflict. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-26). Palestine Under Siege film encourages action to stop Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au 
The powerful new documentary Palestine Under Siege was screened across the country at sessions organised by Green Left, Socialist Alliance and Dare to Struggle Film Festival.
(2024-02-26). Brazil: 'Lula is right, Israel is carrying out a genocide in Gaza'. greenleft.org.au 
Amid Israel's ongoing military assault on Gaza, Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared on February 18 that Israel was carrying out "a genocide". This drew condemnation from Israel and its far-right allies in Brazil, but also support from the left, reports Federico Fuentes.
(2024-02-26). Brazil: 'Lula is right, Israel is carrying out a genocide in Gaza'. greenleft.org.au Amid Israel's ongoing military assault on Gaza, Brazilian president Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva declared on February 18 that Israel was carrying out "a genocide". This drew condemnation from Israel and its far-right allies in Brazil, but also support from the left, reports Federico Fuentes.
(2024-02-26). Thousands demand Australia stop supporting, arming genocidal Israel. greenleft.org.au 
Tens of thousands joined protests condemning Australia's support for Israel's genocidal assault, which includes supplying arms and military intelligence.
(2024-02-26). Palestine, South Africa activists to address Ecosocialism 2024. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-26). Actors and doctors talk about building the Palestine campaign at work. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-26). Stop the war in Ukraine! 2/24 Shinjuku anti-war demonstration Against Genocide In Gaza. indybay.org As part of a global day of action on the 2nd year anniversary of the Ukraine war actions are taking place in Japan and throughout the world.
(2024-02-26). Air Force member in critical condition after setting himself on fire outside Zio "embassy" indybay.org An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force was critically injured Sunday after setting himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., while declaring that he "will no longer be complicit in genocide," a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
(2024-02-26). Hunger-Stricken Gazans Brave Israeli Fire For Bags Of Flour. indybay.org What is happening in the Gaza Strip with the occupation is ethnic cleansing. When aid reaches Gaza City, the army opens fire, resulting in casualties and injuries among the people. Since its establishment in 1948, Israel, for the first time, has been accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice, the highest judicial body of the United Nations, for its war against Gaza. An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop genocidal acts and take measures to provide and guarantee humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
(2024-02-26). lunar new year communiqué. indybay.org On february 24, an autonomous group dropped banners that read 'free palestine' 'ËߣÊîæÂ∑¥ÂãíÊñØÂù¶' and 'from the river to the sea' '‰ªéÊ≤≥Âà∞ʵ∑' over the corporate chinese new parade to make clear that we must increase our efforts and solidarity for Palestinian liberation in the year of the dragon…
(2024-02-26). Thursday 2/29: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-02-26). Saturday 2/24: Virtual event: In Water & Light: Poetry Vigils for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-26). Saturday 2/24: Stanford Rally for Palestine. indybay.org Meet at Bishop Auditorium | Stanford, CA…
(2024-02-26). Conditions worsen for displaced Palestinians in Rafah neighborhood. presstv.ir Israel prepares for its ground invasion of Rafah.
(2024-02-26). Israeli cabinet to approve 'operational plans' on Rafah next week: Netanyahu. presstv.ir Netanyahu has announced that Israeli war cabinet is set to approve "operational plans" for the ground invasion of Rafah next week, despite widespread global condemnation.
(2024-02-26). Israeli genocide: Seven Palestinian infants die from malnutrition in Gaza. presstv.ir Seven Palestinian infants have died of malnutrition and starvation in the war-torn Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours as the Israeli war has taken a heavy toll on Palestinian civilians.
(2024-02-26). Feb. 25: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Sunday, Feb. 25.
(2024-02-26). Ansarullah slams US, UK strikes on Yemen as breach of sovereignty. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah condemns continued US, British airstrikes as a breach of national sovereignty.
(2024-02-26). Palestine supporters march in Nuremberg to demand ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied in Nuremberg to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to arms supplies to Israel.
(2024-02-26). Two women rights lawyers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli military kills two young women human rights lawyers in its recent air raids on the Gaza Strip, drawing a wave of condemnations.
(2024-02-26). Poll: Two-thirds of Israeli settlers oppose humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir A recent opinion poll shows that the majority of Israeli settlers oppose the transfer of humanitarian aid to Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip, where the occupying regime has been waging a genocidal war since October last year.
(2024-02-26). Lebanon's Hezbollah hits more Israeli military sites in support of Gaza. presstv.ir Hezbollah hits several Israeli military sites as part of its support campaign for Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-02-26). Continued war on Gaza to place region at 'explosion risk': Jordan FM. presstv.ir Jordan's FM warns continued Israeli war on Gaza will place the entire region at the risk of an explosion.
(2024-02-26). Islamophobic incidents in UK leave Muslims in fear: Report. presstv.ir A new report has revealed that the number of Islamophobic incidents has risen sharply in the UK following Israel's brutal war on the Gaza Strip, leaving Muslims in fear.
(2024-02-26). Euro-Med: Israel turned 'safe' corridor into trap to kill displaced people of Gaza. presstv.ir A Geneva-based rights organization says Israel has turned a supposedly safe corridor in central Gaza into a trap to kill displaced Palestinians.
(2024-02-26). Euro-Med: Israel turns 'safe' corridor into trap to kill displaced people of Gaza. presstv.ir A Geneva-based rights organization says Israel has turned a supposedly safe corridor in central Gaza into a trap to kill displaced Palestinians.
(2024-02-26). Jordanians take to the streets in support of Gazans. presstv.ir Crowds in Jordan took to the streets of Amman protesting in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-02-26). US, UK jets strike targets in Yemen after fresh pro-Palestine operation in Red Sea. presstv.ir American and British forces carried out a series of airstrikes against positions across Yemen after the Arab country's military staged strikes against a US oil tanker and warships in support of the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-02-26). US, UK sacrifice international security for Israel's interests: Iran. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns fresh "arbitrary" strikes by the US and Britain on Yemen, saying the pair sacrifice international security for Israel's interests.
(2024-02-26). Three killed in Israeli drone strike in Syria near Lebanon border. presstv.ir At least three people were killed when an Israeli drone carried out a strike near the western Syrian city of al-Qusayr, close to the border with Lebanon.
(2024-02-26). Thousands march in Barcelona to demand end of arms supplies to Israel. presstv.ir Spanish demonstrators take to the streets of Barcelona to call on the government to cut ties with Israel.
(2024-02-26). Iraqi Resistance not done yet with US over deadly airstrikes: Nujaba. presstv.ir Senior Iraqi cleric says a harsh revenge awaits US for its attacks on resistance positions in the country.
(2024-02-26). Indian farmers, police exchange tear gas and firecrackers. presstv.ir Angry Indian farmers fire firecracker sky shots at the police after being tear gassed at the Shambhu border in Punjab.
(2024-02-26). India witnessed alarming spike in anti-Muslim hate speech in 2023: Research. presstv.ir A report says instances of anti-Muslim hate speech more than doubled across India last year.
(2024-02-26). IMF upgrades Iran's 2023 growth rate to 5.4% citing oil output surge. presstv.ir The International Monetary Fund revises up Iran's economic growth projection for 2023 to 5.4 percent.
(2024-02-26). IMF upgrades Iran's 2023 growth rate to 5.4%, citing oil output surge. presstv.ir The International Monetary Fund revises up Iran's economic growth projection for 2023 to 5.4 percent.
(2024-02-26). South Korean doctors march to protest medical school quotas. presstv.ir Hundreds of senior doctors held a rally near the presidential office in Seoul on Sunday to support young doctors and protest against a government plan to increase medical school admissions.
(2024-02-26). Feb 26, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
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(2024-02-24). Juana Bacallao: Cuban Music Legend and Show-Woman Dies. telesurenglish.net The artist and legend of Cuban popular music Amelia Martínez Salazar, known nationally and internationally as Juana Bacallao, died this Saturday in Havana, according to a note from the Minster of Culture of the island. | RELATED: | Juana was unforgettable by her time in the capital cabarets Sans Sousi, Tropicana, Copa Room del Riviera, Parisien del Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Salón Rojo del Capri, Caribe del Hotel Habana Libre, as well as the clubs…