(2024-02-18). Report Back From Shut Down Travis Action: No US Weapons for Genocide. popularresistance.org A growing coalition of peace & justice organizations from Northern California are collaborating to nonviolently impede the U.S. role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. The newly formed campaign, called "Shut Down Travis," is organizing regular actions to peacefully impede "business as usual" at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA, where U.S. weapons are transported to Israel. It began on December 28, when activists, working together, successfully closed down all 4 gates for 1-4 hours ea. at Travis AFB. NO US WEAPONS for GENOCIDE! 14 activists were ultimately arrested at two gates, and later cited and r…
(2024-02-18). After eating McDoanld's! Nadine Nassib Njeim denies supporting Israel. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Lebanese actress Nadine Nassib Njeim was heavily rebuked after posting a photo of herself enjoying a McDonald's meal right before her flight.Pro-Palestinian activists lashed out at the beauty pageant titleholder and accused her of supporting Israeli occupation amid the ongoing bloody war in Gaza, during which over 28,000 people have been killed since Oct. 7.Activists have been boycotting loads of brands and fast food chains that have been sending free meals to the Israeli military or announcing support for Israeli occupation such as McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, and Nestle. Lebanese actress Nadine…
(2024-02-18). Constituents Mount Pressure Against US Senator Chuck Schumer. popularresistance.org On February 15, Pro-Palestine activists staged a day-long picket outside of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's office in midtown Manhattan. Schumer is one of the chief supporters of Israel in the US government, which itself is the single largest funder of the Zionist state. Schumer has been spearheading the effort in the Senate to pass massive military aid to Israel, and was recently behind a successful effort to pass a USD 95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This bill included USD 14 billion for the state of Israel. The bill is now set to be voted on by the House of Representatives.
(2024-02-18). The Threat Of All Out War: Yemen At A Tipping Point As US Airstrikes Intensify. popularresistance.org In the courtyard of Yemen's famous Al Shaeb Mosque, guards of honor stood at attention accompanied by the melody of military music as the funeral ceremony of Yemeni marines killed in the latest round of U.S. and UK strikes commenced. The mourners, many of whom traveled from the countryside to attend, walked alongside a long convoy carrying the bodies of 17 victims as it made its way through the streets of Sana'a. Mourners held aloft photos of the deceased or thrust their rifles into the air while chanting slogans condemning the United States. Several banners peppered the crowd, emblazoned with the label given to…
(2024-02-18). Iran commander requested Iraqi armed groups pause attacks on US targets. middleeasteye.net 
Iran commander requested Iraqi armed groups pause attacks on US targets | The request signals Tehran's desire to avoid a broader conflict in the region | | Members of Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi keep guard during the funeral of Abu Baqr al-Saadi, a prominent leader in the Kataeb Hezbollah who was ki…
(2024-02-18). Secret Service Raids Venezuelan Ambassador's Residency In Washington. popularresistance.org Officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Secret Service raided the residence of the Venezuelan ambassador in Washington. The diplomatic building was illegally occupied by the fugitive from Venezuelan justice Carlos Vecchio with complicity from US authorities since he declared himself Venezuela's ambassador during the failed US "regime change" operation led by former deputy Juan Guaidó, who proclaimed himself "interim president" of Venezuela in 2019. | According to a report posted by photojournalist Kyle Mazza on social media on Thursday, February 15, police activity could be s…
(2024-02-18). Iran unveils new air defense weaponry amid regional tensions. newarab.com 
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(2024-02-18). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi racks up a major snooker tournament. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia is centre stage for this week's MENA sports wrap, with an inside look into life for foreign Saudi Pro League footballers and the announcement of a new major snooker tournament in Riyadh. | The Kingdom to host 'quadruple' crown event. | Saudi Arabia will host the world's "fourth masters" this year after signing a ten-year deal with the World Snooker Tour (WTA), as the kingdom looks to build on a foray into the sport with another The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will be t…
(2024-02-18). Saudi Arabia's Sustainable Vision: Diversification through Sports and Green Initiatives. medriva.com Over the years, Saudi Arabia has been synonymous with oil wealth. However, this narrative is steadily changing as the country vigorously invests in a diversified economy, with a particular focus on sports and green initiatives. This vision aligns with the country's Vision 2030 plan, which aims to steer the nation away from its reliance on…
(2024-02-18). Oil Spill in Trinidad and Tobago Probably Caused by Ship Bound for Guyana (+Venezuela). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( More than a week after the mysterious oil spill was first sighted off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago, it is moving eastward toward the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela, according to a statement from Trininad and Toba…
(2024-02-18). Pro-Palestine activists send Nancy Pelosi a special delivery. newarab.com 
(2024-02-18). Saudi Arabian conglomerate Ajlan eyes 'mega deals' with Chinese companies in tech, new energy, petrochemical sectors. scmp.com The private conglomerate headquartered in Riyadh aims to make strategic investments by acquiring equity stakes, providing financial expertise, and offering legal advice to leading players in these industries.
(2024-02-18). Asociación Raíces Cubanas ayuda a damnificados por incendios en Chile. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 feb (RHC) Miembros de la asociación de residentes en Chile Raíces Cubanas viajaron a Valparaíso para ayudar a los damnificados por los incendios forestales, que hasta hoy dejaron un saldo de más de 130 muertos y miles de viviendas destruidas.
(2024-02-18). Chapman Waugh: Imprescindible para Cuba trabajar con la ciencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 feb (RHC) Cuando la ciencia y la innovación tecnológica van de la mano del compromiso, las problemáticas que enfrentan la economía y la sociedad tendrán siempre mejores perspectivas de solución, aseveró la víspera en Sancti Spíritus Inés María Chapman Waugh, vice primera ministra de Cuba, en intercambio con directivos y trabajadores del Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología…
(2024-02-18). Venezuela ratifica vigencia del Acuerdo de Ginebra en disputa fronteriza con Guyana. telesurtv.net Caracas denunció que Guyana optó por la ilegalidad y la agresión al querer revivir el Laudo Arbitral de París de 1899 que fue superado por el Acuerdo de Ginebra.
(2024-02-18). Asiste Díaz-Canel a balance de la Fiscalía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 feb (RHC) Con la presencia de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Presidente de la República, tuvo lugar en esta capital la reunión de balance anual de la Fiscalía General de la República…
(2024-02-18). Cuba investiga situación de médicos secuestrados en Kenia. telesurtv.net Fuentes no oficiales reportaron la muerte tras un bombardeo de médicos cubanos Assel Herrera Correa y Dr. Landy Rodríguez Hernández, secuestrados en Kenia en 2019.
(2024-02-18). Ansarullah: US-UK strikes on Yemen will escalate conflict in region. presstv.ir A senior Ansarullah official says US and British airstrikes on Yemen will definitely fan the flames of the crisis in the West Asia region.
(2024-02-18). Ansarullah slams X for deleting account of Yemeni resistance group. presstv.ir Ansarullah said the move attests to the sheer hypocrisy exercised by the executive officers of X.
(2024-02-18). Arab countries 'increasingly restricting' US action against Iran amid Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir A number of Arab countries are reportedly "increasingly restricting" the United States and its allies from conducting attacks from their soil against Iran.
(2024-02-18). Israel was behind attacks on major gas pipelines in Iran: Report. presstv.ir Israel carried out covert attacks on two major natural gas pipelines inside Iran this week, according to a report by the New York Times.
(2024-02-18). Yemeni forces will hit any US, UK target within firing range: Envoy. presstv.ir The Yemeni ambassador to Iran says his country's armed forces will strike any American and British targets "within firing range" in response to the pair's recent acts of aggression on Yemen's soil.
(2024-02-18). US Navy baffled by new sea threat from Yemen. presstv.ir Commander of US Carrier Strike Group Two says Yemen's unmanned vessels have become a nightmare for the US Navy.
(2024-02-18). US, UK strike Yemen's main oil export terminal in Hudaydah. presstv.ir The airstrikes hit the Port of Ras Isa.
(2024-02-18). Iran unveils anti-ballistic, low-altitude defense systems. presstv.ir The Iranian Ministry of Defense has unveiled two sophisticated air defense systems entirely designed and manufactured by the country's military experts.
(2024-02-18). Leader: Path of reform passes through elections. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for massive turnout at the upcoming elections across the country, saying the path of reform passes through elections.
(2024-02-18). Tehran urges 'close neighborly ties' to expel US forces from region. presstv.ir Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs says cordial ties with neighboring countries are a prerequisite to the expulsion of US occupation forces from West Asia.
(2024-02-18). Explainer: Arman and Azarakhsh air defense systems, new guardians of Iranian sky. presstv.ir With the unveiling of two new air defense missile systems, Arman (Aspiration) and Azarakhsh (Thunderbolt), Iran has completed an already impressive multi-layered air defense arsenal.
(2024-02-17). Ukraine Flees Avdeevka as Russian "Aggressive Attrition" Takes Toll. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for February 18, 2024… | — UPDATE: Russia takes all of Avdeevka after Ukrainian forces begin fleeing crumbling defenses; | — Despite attempts to portray a change in Ukrainian military leadership as necessary to address Ukraine's many and growing problems on the battlefield, the change reflected political motivations rather than improving strategic or tactical capabilities; | — The Western media continues to depict Ukraine's military deficiencies as resulting from delayed Western funding, however the actual problem stems from unsolveable military industrial limits…