(2025-02-22). Monday 3/10: Dr. Rupa Marya: Missing Peace Mondays – CODEPINK Community. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/missingp310…
(2025-02-22). A Forum on "Manifesting Power in Class and Gender Struggle: From Insurrectas to Feministas, and then back again" pressenza.com Marking the 118th years of service of La Proteccion de La Infancia Inc.: | February 22, 2025. This month, La Proteccion de la Infancia, Inc. (LPI) marks its 118th year as the Philippines' longest-serving registered non-profit corporation. La Proteccion began in 1906 as Gota de Leche, a project of Associacion Feminista Filipina, a group of enlightened women who supported or were allies of the Katipunan, the revolutionary army that fought against colonial Spain in 1896 and against the invasion by the United States in 1899 in order to secure Philippine independence after centuries of being a colonial state.
(2025-02-22). Kyrgyzstan: Address death threats against imprisoned journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy. fidh.org In a joint statement, several human rights organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), call for the immediate release of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy detained in Kyrgzystan since January 2024. Kyrgyzstani authorities should urgently take all necessary measures to ensure the ongoing safety and security of an imprisoned human rights defender and journalist who has received death threats from a fellow prisoner.
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(2025-02-22). Regional convergence of repression of human rights defenders in the Sahel. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). India: NGOs call on the European Union to take action on urgent human rights concerns. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). Terms of reference – Monitoring & Evaluation Consultancy on integration of outcome harvesting as a monitoring tool. fidh.org Organisation : International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) Programme : "Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations : Making Justice Work" (GIAI) Engagement manager (reporting to) : GIAI MEAL Officer Duration : Estimated 15 days within March – November 2025 Starting date : Around 20 March 2025 Location : Online Applications deadline : 2 March 2025
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(2025-02-22). Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). US pressurizes Iraq to resume Kurdish oil export or face sanctions: Report. presstv.ir Trump's administration is pressuring Iraq to restart Kurdish oil exports or face sanctions.
(2025-02-22). Exclusive: Iraq braces for US sanctions over Iran militia links. newarab.com 
(2025-02-22). US piles pressure on Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports: sources. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump's administration is piling pressure on Iraq to allow Kurdish oil exports to restart or face sanctions alongside Iran, eight sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. | A speedy resumption of exports from Iraq's semi-autonomous The US government has said it wants to isolate Iran from the g…
(2025-02-22). Cleveland: Struggle intensifies for county divestment from Israel Bonds. workers.org 
Since April 2024, the Cleveland Palestine Advocacy Community and other organizations have been demanding that the Cuyahoga County Council divest from Israel Bonds. Of the $16 million of taxpayer dollars invested in genocide, $3 million are up for renewal this March. Activists recognize the need to ratchet up the struggle. . . . |
(2025-02-22). Canada arrests prominent activist over pro-Palestinian stance. presstv.ir Police in Canada have arrested a Canadian activist and author for criticizing Israel and its genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-02-22). New body returned by Hamas identified as Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas. scmp.com Israeli teams examined the body and confirmed its identity after an earlier handover of misidentified hostage remains prompted outrage.
(2025-02-22). Hamas says to release 6 captives, raps Netanyahu's threat over Shiri Bibas as PR stunt. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has announced the names of six Israeli captives who are set to be released on Saturday as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
(2025-02-22). How the Netanyahu government pushed back against the High Court to allow cash transfers to Hamas. haaretz.com The government's allegation that a 2018 High Court ruling foiled the struggle against Hamas is abject hypocrisy…
(2025-02-22). Israeli forces kill Palestinian woman in southern Gaza in another ceasefire violation. presstv.ir Israeli forces kill a Palestinian woman with live fire in south Gaza in violation of the ceasefire.
(2025-02-22). Hamas initiates seventh round of exchange deal with Israel. presstv.ir Hamas has initiated the process of handing over six Israeli captives in the seventh round of exchanging prisoners with the occupying regime.
(2025-02-22). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates release of three hostages and 174 detainees. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). Israeli hostages Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov and Omer Wenkert transferred to Red Cross. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGES: Two of six hostages to be released Saturday have been in captivity for a decade ‚ñ GAZA: Trump says he is 'OK' with Netanyahu imminent choice on Gaza after 'barbaric' release of Bibas' bodies ‚ñ WEST BANK: Two Palestinian teens killed by IDF fire; IDF reinforces troops in West Bank following explosions in Tel Aviv suburbs…
(2025-02-22). Hamas releases five captives in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Sixth captive to be handed over by Hamas to Israeli authorities in Gaza City without a ceremony.
(2025-02-22). BBC blasted for pulling documentary on Gaza children after Israel lobby pressure. presstv.ir The BBC faces significant criticism after removing a documentary about Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip from its iPlayer platform.
(2025-02-22). Two Palestinian teens killed during Israeli raids in West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian teenagers in two separate attacks in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-02-22). Hamas hands over first of 6 captives in final swap of Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Hamas and Israel are set to complete the final prisoner-exchange of the first phase of the fragile Gaza ceasefire on Saturday amid heightened tensions surrounding the Hundreds of
(2025-02-22). ICRC facilitates safe transfer of three hostages and 343 detainees, and calls for dignified conditions in ongoing release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges dignity and privacy ahead of next release operation. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). Hamas to release Hisham al-Sayyid without ceremony out of respect for Palestinian citizens of Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hisham al-Sayyid, an Israeli prisoner, will be released today in Gaza City without a formal ceremony, according to confirmation from Hamas' military arm, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Hamas sources claim that the ruling shows respect for Israeli Palestinian citizens, especially in light of instances when they have been recruited into the Israeli military, which is strongly opposed by Palestinian organizations.According to sources who spoke to Al Jazeera journalist Tamer Al-Mishal, Hamas purposefully decided against hosting a widely reported release celebration because it considers situations like…
(2025-02-22). Hamas frees five hostages in Gaza after body of Shiri Bibas returned. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). 'If we don't treat their PTSD now, we're dooming Israeli war veterans to a life of domestic violence'. haaretz.com Social worker Dr. Daniela Shebar-Shapira talks about the close connection between the Gaza war and domestic violence: 'The boys come home, and their mothers are genuinely afraid of them'…
(2025-02-22). It's routine by now: Israeli troops burst in, humiliate a Palestinian family and detain a man without trial. haaretz.com It happens all the time in hundreds of West Bank homes, but more intensively during the war. IDF soldiers with dogs burst in. Chaos reigns: beatings, shouts, curses, humiliation, gunfire — and sometimes even an abduction…
(2025-02-22). Welcome to Israel. Try to survive. haaretz.com What worries the tens of thousands of new immigrants who arrived in Israel in the past year, despite the war, is less the security situation than finding work and the high cost of living. They have less time to learn Hebrew — and the language barrier hampers their integration…
(2025-02-22). Police arrest suspects planning attacks near Israeli embassies in Germany and Sweden. haaretz.com German and Swedish authorities seperately arrested suspects planning attacks near Israeli embassies and a Holocaust memorial on Friday. In Berlin, police said they spotted and arrested a man with bloody hands…
(2025-02-22). Autopsy of Hamas leader Sinwar finds no evidence of drug use. newarab.com 
The autopsy carried out by the Israeli military on Forensic tests confirmed that Sinwar's blood didn't contain any traces of drugs but that he had consumed a significant amount of caffeine before he was killed in October, according to Israeli media reports. | Israel has in the past alleged that Sinwar and other Hamas fighters have used the captagon, a type of amphetamine that fight…
(2025-02-22). Hezbollah supporters fly into Beirut for Nasrallah funeral. newarab.com 
Nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike, thousands of supporters of the longtime leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah group have flown into Beirut for Nasrallah was
(2025-02-22). Israel drops leaflets threatening Gazans to 'leave or die'. newarab.com 
Israel has sparked global outrage after dropping leaflets over the The messages, written in Arabic, carried explicit threats, including the chilling statement: "The world map will not change if all the people of Gaza cease to exist." | The move, condemned as a psychological warfare tactic, has intensified concerns over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with many seeing the leaflets as an open admission of ethnic cleansing. | The threats…
(2025-02-22). Israel reviewing reports Hamas gave Red Cross hostage remains. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said on Friday that it was reviewing reports that Hamas had handed over to the Red Cross a body it claimed was that of hostage "Following the reports regarding Shiri Bibas, they are currently under review," military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said on X. | "[Israeli military] representatives are in contact with the family." | Multiple Israeli media outlets reported that the Red Cross had collected a body from Hamas in the Gaza Strip. | Bibas, along with her two young sons Ari…
(2025-02-22). Malcolm X, civil rights icon who challenged Zionism and advocated for Palestine. presstv.ir Malcolm X, the legendary leader of the civil rights movement in the US, was a great champion of the Palestinian cause who challenged Zionism and its Western patrons.
(2025-02-22). MENA Sports Wrap: Lebanon U17 women's team wins West Asia title. newarab.com 
Meanwhile, British tennis star Emma Raducanu was forced to seek protection during a match at the Dubai Tennis Championships due to a troubling encounter with a fan, raising fresh concerns about player safety. | Elsewhere, Leeds United is ramping up surveillance at Elland Road Stadium after growing controversy over an anti-Palestine chant linked to…
(2025-02-22). Merri-bek Council takes down Palestine flag. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-22). Qld Socialist Alliance launches federal campaign focused on justice for Palestine, housing, climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-22). Saturday 2/22: Free virtual screening of documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org
(2025-02-22). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-02-22). Prominent journalists, activists, influencers flock to Beirut for Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's funeral. presstv.ir A vibrant crowd of journalists, activists, and social media influencers has flocked to Beirut, gathering for the highly anticipated funeral of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the martyred leader of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement.
(2025-02-22). City of Sydney adopts boycott and divestment motion. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-02-22). Russia's Rosatom in 'large-scale' talks with Iran to build another power plant: CEO. presstv.ir The head of Russia's state-owned atomic energy corporation says the company is in talks with Iran to construct another nuclear power plant in the country.
(2025-02-22). 'Resistance resurrection': Iran delegation in Lebanon as details of Nasrallah funeral announced. presstv.ir A high-ranking Iranian delegation will attend Nasrallah's funeral in Beirut.
(2025-02-22). Sri Lanka's ISB Restructuring. cadtm.org
(2025-02-22). 'No legal prohibition' on sale of Shahed drone: Iran's UN mission. presstv.ir Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has stressed there is "no legal prohibition" on the sale of the country's Shahed drone, one of the world's most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, to other countries, after reports alleged it was used by Russia in its war on Ukraine.
(2025-02-22). Iran to conduct military exercises in Gulf of Oman. newarab.com 
Iran's military will conduct naval drills on Saturday in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, a commander told state television. | "The joint military exercise Zolfaghar 1403 will begin tomorrow (Saturday) on the Makran coast, the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean," Habibollah Sayyari, the Iranian army's deputy coordinator, said on Friday. | With United States President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January, Tehran has stepped up its
(2025-02-22). Iran Army launches large-scale drills along southern shores. presstv.ir The Iranian Army has kicked off the Zolfaqar-1403 military exercise in an area along the strategic Makran coastline in the southern part of the country.
(2025-02-22). 'New generation of smart weapons': Iran Army to launch massive joint drills in southern waters. presstv.ir Iran's Army is set to begin the main phase of its joint Zolfaghar 1403 drills, with the objective of showcasing the country's growing defensive capabilities.
(2025-02-22). Iran's will centered on strengthening ties with African nations, says Foreign Ministry. presstv.ir The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stressed that the Islamic Republic is focused on deepening its relations with African nations.
(2025-02-22). Saudi Arabia launches its first currency symbol. albawaba.com Saudi Arabia unveiled its first ever currency symbol for the Saudi Riyal. This move aims to support and promote the country's financial status.First Saudi currency symbol: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the launch of the country's first currency symbol. The new riyal symbol was introduced as Saudi Arabia is aiming to position itself as a financial hub.ŸäÿπŸÉÿ≥ ŸáŸàŸäÿ™ŸÜÿß ÿߟџàÿ∑ŸÜŸäÿ© ŸàŸÖŸ&eg…
(2025-02-22). Cuba solidarity meeting promotes culture in Panamanian community. plenglish.com Chitré, Panama, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The opening day of the 25th National Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba in Panama had a particular stamp of culture in the community of El Espinal, district of Guararé, in the central province of Los Santos, on Friday.
(2025-02-22). Solidarity in El Salvador prepares marathon against blockade of Cuba. plenglish.com San Salvador, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Solidarity organizations in El Salvador are adjusting the preparations to participate in the World Marathon against the United States blockade and condemn the hostile policy against Cuba, a source from the organizing committee indicated on Friday.
(2025-02-21). What Policymakers Should Prioritize on Ukraine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman collects wood for heating from a destroyed school where Russian forces were based in Izium, Ukraine, September 19, 2022. | © 2022 Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Photo | Russia's war against Ukraine will soon enter its fourth year. Since February 2022, violations of the laws of war have led to needless civilian death, suffering, and devastation with more than 12,456 Ukrainian civilians killed and 28,382 injured, at least 6.8 million having left the country, and millions more internally displaced. Thousands of homes, hospitals, schools, and other civilian infrastructure in Ukraine have…
(2025-02-21). New Sheriff Astride the Globe: Trump's Sovereigntist Imperialism. pressenza.com Days after November's Trump/MAGA election victory, a senior Russian diplomat asked how great a historical transformation it signaled. Was it the equivalent of the Civil War, or the Depression era New Deal? Soon it was clear. Jamille Bouie wrote in the New York Times that Trump and his cronies were "waging war on the American system of government." Corrupt billionaire plutocrats led by Trump have captured the state to increase their immense fortunes, to eviscerate our limited social safety net, and to turn the clock back on 70 years of civil and human rights gains. We are in the midst of counterrevolution, with Tr…
(2025-02-21). Honduras: Stop the violence in Agúan, no more trade with Corporación Dinant. fidh.org Organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), made an urgent call for corporations to cease trading with Corporación DINANT due to severe human rights violations linked to its palm oil production in Honduras, including land grabs, intimidation, and the murder of human rights defenders.
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(2025-02-21). India: NGOs call on the European Union to take action on urgent human rights concerns. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Regional convergence of repression of human rights defenders in the Sahel. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Terms of reference – Monitoring & Evaluation Consultancy on integration of outcome harvesting as a monitoring tool. fidh.org Organisation : International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) Programme : "Global Initiative Against Impunity for International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations : Making Justice Work" (GIAI) Engagement manager (reporting to) : GIAI MEAL Officer Duration : Estimated 15 days within March – November 2025 Starting date : Around 20 March 2025 Location : Online Applications deadline : 2 March 2025
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(2025-02-21). Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Exclusive: Iraq braces for US sanctions over Iran militia links. newarab.com
(2025-02-21). Netanyahu 'procrastinating' over next phase of Gaza truce: Hamas. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "procrastinating" on negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire deal in Gaza.
(2025-02-21). Israel says captive body returned by Hamas not Bibas mother. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said he would ensure "Hamas pays the full price" for failing to hand over captive Shiri Bibas after the Palestinian group released a body Israel said was not hers. | The remains of four people, whom the group said were captives, were handed over on Thursday, the first such transfer under a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Hamas said the remains included those of Bibas and her two young sons, whose father was released by the group earlier this month. | On Friday, however, Israel said the body purported to be of Shiri Bibas was instead that of a Gazan woman…
(2025-02-21). Israel says strikes Lebanon-Syria border site used by Hezbollah. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said its air forces "struck crossing points in the area of the Lebanon-Syria border" used by the Iran-backed H…
(2025-02-21). Israel's mistreatment of detainees called 'war crimes'. aljazeera.com Rights groups describe Israel's mistreatment of Palestinians in detention as 'war crimes'.
(2025-02-21). Israeli leaflets: 'World will not change if Gazans disappear from existence'. presstv.ir The Israeli military drops leaflets over the Gaza Strip, threatening the Palestinians there with another genocide if they do not give in to the regime's demand to leave the territory.
(2025-02-21). Adil Abbuthalha: The man making a change with the Boycat app. newarab.com 
In January last year, Adil Abbuthalha launched an app to help people boycott companies tied to Israel amid its brutal genocide in the Gaza Strip. | The app? What started as a simple Surpassing over a million users, divesting $150 million from Israel-linked companies and bein…
(2025-02-21). Hamas acknowledges possible Mix-up in body identification amid Israeli accusations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas has acknowledged the possibility of a mix-up in the identification of Shiri Bibas' body, following Israeli claims that the remains handed over did not match forensic tests. The group emphasized that it has no interest in violating the agreement, responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations.Hamas Denies Intentional Breach of Agreement | In a statement issued on Friday, Hamas dismissed Israeli allegations as politically motivated, accusing Netanyahu of using the issue to cover up internal divisions. The group reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling all obligations under the…
(2025-02-21). Israel deploys additional battalions to West Bank amid rising tensions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli military has reinforced its West Bank presence by deploying three additional battalions, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's directive for a "strong operation" in the region. Meanwhile, Israeli media reported the arrest of a Jewish suspect linked to recent bus explosions near Tel Aviv.In a statement released on Platform X, the Israeli army confirmed that the decision to send three battalions to the Central Command was based on security assessments. The statement emphasized that the military remains prepared to expand operations, particularly in northern West Bank, where efforts to…
(2025-02-21). As Gaza cease-fire's first stage nears end, Netanyahu seeks to resume war. haaretz.com While the right is paving the way for renewing the war, a feasible plan may emerge out of Egypt that pleases Trump…
(2025-02-21). At Hostage Square, relatives urge Netanyahu to 'keep the cease-fire deal going'. haaretz.com Mother of Tamir Adar, who was killed on October 7: My son went to protect his country that he loved so much… the country that did not save him…
(2025-02-21). Netanyahu: Hamas returned body of Gazan woman instead of Shiri Bibas, they will pay a price. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGES: Israeli authorities identify bodies of hostages Oded Lifshitz, Ariel and Kfir Bibas; Fourth body not Shiri Bibas ‚ñ Netanyahu says Hamas 'will pay price' for violating agreement ‚ñ GAZA: Saudi Arabia plans summit on plan to reconstruct Gaza ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF reinforces West Bank with three battalions following explosions in Tel Aviv suburbs…
(2025-02-21). Netanyahu asks court to reduce weekly testimony sessions in corruption trial. haaretz.com According to the defense's proposal, the trial will continue with three weekly sessions, with the third day devoted to other witnesses. Netanyahu's attorney submitted a general outline, suggesting summoning investigators and members of law enforcement agencies, most of which are prosecution witnesses the prosecution dispensed with…
(2025-02-21). All of Israel prepared for heartbreak. Netanyahu prepared an ugly attack. haaretz.com The attacks on Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar shows how much pressure Israel's prime minister is feeling from 'Qatar-gate' ‚ñ Testimonies from returning hostages have done nothing to change opposition in the gov't to deal's second stage ‚ñ A behind-the-scenes look at what happened when the deal collapsed in 2023…
(2025-02-21). Jerusalem churches demand Israel halt Armenian property grab. newarab.com 
Christian leaders in Jerusalem are calling on the Israeli government to prevent the city's authorities from seizing property owned by the In a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the head of the Patriarchate Nourhan Manougian called for church property to be protected from the Jerusalem Municipality, which is attempting to seize assets for what it claims are thr…
(2025-02-21). Israel's Netanyahu orders 'intensive' West Bank operations after bus explosions. scmp.com At least three empty buses exploded in Bat Yam, a city outside Tel Aviv on Thursday evening.
(2025-02-21). The Arab States Must Stop Trump and Netanyahu in their Tracks. pressenza.com Regardless of how geostrategically important the relationship is between the Arab states and the US, the former must demonstrate unanimous resolve to oppose Trump's and Netanyahu's disastrous plans to take over Gaza and exile the Indigenous Palestinians. Given Egypt's desire to convey the urgency and the far-reaching implications of the Arab summit on March 4 in Cairo, it's possible that both heads of state and foreign ministers will be in attendance. They should make it clear that their countries will spare no effort or resources to prevent the US and Israel from acting in defiance of international laws, norms,…
(2025-02-21). Terror attack: Multiple bus explosions in Israel's Bat Yam; Netanyahu calls security meeting. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A series of explosions rocked the central Israeli city of Bat Yam on Thursday evening, with three buses targeted in what the authorities suspect to be a terror attack. While no injuries were reported, Israeli officials have accused Palestinian militant groups of orchestrating the blasts.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz blamed Palestinian terrorist organisations, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scheduled an emergency security meeting to assess the situation.According to the Israeli police, three bombs detonated on buses at different locations, while two additional devices were being def…
(2025-02-21). Israel seeks to jail anyone who cooperates with the ICC. newarab.com 
The bill, submitted by Likud MK Amit Halevi, passed its preliminary reading with 25 votes in favour and 10 against. | Under the proposed law, any individual providing services or resources to the ICC could face up to five years i…
(2025-02-21). Body handed over by Hamas in Gaza was not that of hostage, Israel says. scmp.com Israel said child hostages Ariel and Kfir Bibas identified but other released body was not their mother, Shiri Bibas.
(2025-02-21). Analysts to Al-Jazeera: Tel Aviv Explosions 'May Be Fabricated'. defenddemocracy.press Feb. 21, 2025 Two analysts, Ihab Jabarin and Elias Hanna, told Al-Jazeera Arabic channel that the recent explosions in Tel Aviv could be fabricated to achieve Israeli objectives. Two analysts have suggested that the explosions that struck three buses in the Bat Yam area south of Tel Aviv could be "fabricated and an attempt to …
(2025-02-21). Israel and the occupied territories: More hostages and detainees returned home in fourth phase of release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Bus explosions near Israel's Tel Aviv: What happened, what we know so far. aljazeera.com Investigation is under way as Israel ramps up raids in the West Bank following the blasts that caused no casualties.
(2025-02-21). Hamas probes Israeli claim returned body was not female captive in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli army said remains of two child captives identified but another body was not of their mother Shiri Bibas.
(2025-02-21). Israel says Hamas returned unknown body, not that of captive Shiri Bibas. aljazeera.com Israel accused Hamas of a "violation of utmost severity" after tests revealed Shiri Bibas' remains were not returned.
(2025-02-21). Israel to step up West Bank attacks after bus explosions. aljazeera.com Israel says it will step up attacks on the occupied West Bank after bombs exploded on three empty buses in Tel Aviv.
(2025-02-21). Israeli report: Autopsy of Sinwar reveals unexpected findings. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An Israeli military autopsy on the corpse of late Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar revealed no evidence of narcotics in his system, according to a report released by Israeli media outlets on Friday. The results refute earlier Israeli assertions that Hamas militants used amphetamine medications.Israel's official TV said that the final autopsy results verified that Sinwar's blood did not contain any compounds linked to drugs. Caffeine, a prominent ingredient in coffee and energy drinks, was the only chemical discovered in substantial amounts.Previous Israeli allegations that Hamas members, including Sinwar,…
(2025-02-21). Triple bus blasts rock Bat Yam in Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Three Israeli buses exploded in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, in what Israeli authorities suspect to be a "nationalistically motivated" attack, according to initial reports from Hebrew media.Israeli police confirmed that explosive devices were found in three empty buses, leading investigators to treat the incident as a coordinated attack. Surveillance footage reportedly captured a suspect planting the explosives before fleeing the scene.Channel 12 reported that two additional unexploded devices were discovered at separate locations, raising security concerns. Following the explosions, Israeli authorities…
(2025-02-21). CPAC embraces freed hostages, but Israel's representative focuses on 'total victory' over Hamas. haaretz.com At celebratory conservative conference, JD Vance tells freed and rescued hostages 'Trump loves you,' while Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli focuses on destroying Hamas and slamming campus protests…
(2025-02-21). Israel has no defense for spending so much on the army. haaretz.com A committee on future defense spending seems to have ignored Israel's battlefield successes since the October 7 attack and seems willing to do harm to the economy…
(2025-02-21). Shin Bet arrests two Israelis suspected of involvement in Tel Aviv suburbs bus bombs. haaretz.com The two suspects were detained following the Shin Bet's initial investigation into the incident which occurred on Thursday night in Bat Yam and Holon…
(2025-02-21). 'Earthquake in Israel's religious society': Study shows gay sexual activity more common in gender-segregated schools. haaretz.com A new study that has Orthodox society abuzz shows that Israeli teens enrolled in all-boys and all-girls schools are more likely to engage in sexual activities with members of their own sex than their peers in coed schools. They are also more inclined to feel conflicted about their sexual identity…
(2025-02-21). 'We received word that he was a hostage only after five days. It seemed like an eternity'. haaretz.com Israeli-American Edan Alexander came to Israel to volunteer in the army and was taken hostage on October 7. His uncle, Levi, visited the Knesset to urge officials to continue with the deal. He says he wants to see a deadline for when the last hostage will return…
(2025-02-21). Israelis: Don't sacrifice your children to the god of war. haaretz.com Israelis who don't trust the government demonstrate against the war each Saturday night. How can they wake up on Sunday, don their army uniforms, and go fight in Gaza?
(2025-02-21). 'I owe you my life': Freed Israeli hostage thanks Trump in Fox News op-ed. haaretz.com Iair Horn, freed after 498 days in captivity, appeals to President Trump and the world in a Fox News op-ed to secure the release of those still held by Hamas, including his brother…
(2025-02-21). Israeli army identifies remains of Ariel and Kfir Bibas, says third body is not their mother. haaretz.com Two young Israeli hostages were murdered one month after the October 7 attacks, Israeli military says, decrying 'violation of utmost severity by the Hamas terrorist organization' and demanding return of Shiri Bibas' remains without delay…
(2025-02-21). Zochrot: The Israeli NGO raising awareness about the Nakba. newarab.com 
Founded in 2002, By challenging dominant narratives and promoting dialogue about the region's history, Zochrot, which means "remembering" in Hebrew, seeks to address the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and envisions a shared, equal future. The group's slogan is 'From Nakba to Return'. | In 2009, Israel's education ministry banned the use of the w…
(2025-02-21). Fetterman staffers resign over US Senator's 'Israel obsession'. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). La guerra politica e commerciale tra Stati Uniti d'America e Sudafrica. strategic-culture.su Che l'avvento di Trump alla Casa Bianca non facesse presagire nulla di buono nei rapporti tra Washington e Pretoria era prevedibile. | Segue nostro Con l'ordinanza n. 192 del 26 gennaio 2024, infatti, la Corte internazionale di Giustizia dell'Aja, aveva adottato misure cautelari nei confronti dello Stato di Israele, accusato con ricorso del Sudafrica di violazioni della Convenzione contro il crimine di genocidio ai danni dei palestinesi…
(2025-02-21). "Methods similar to what we witnessed in Gaza": Israel's military campaign in the Northern West Bank displaces 45.000 Palestinians. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Doctor Hussam Abu Safiya shackled in prison after Gaza detention. newarab.com 
His arrest, captured in a broadcast by Israeli media, has sparked outrage worldwide, especially among his family members. | Reacting to the footage, one of Ab…
(2025-02-21). Benjamin Netanyahu 'is a terrible man, a serial liar': Israeli media. indybay.org Ynet's Ben Caspit details Netanyahu's contradictive speech and his constant redirection of blame when a failure arises, particularly amid the prisoner-captive exchanges.
(2025-02-21). Israeli forces kill Palestinian woman in Rafah in another ceasefire violation. presstv.ir Israeli forces kill a Palestinian woman with live fire in south Gaza in violation of the ceasefire.
(2025-02-21). Hamas says to release 6 captives, raps Netanyahu's threat over Shiri Bibas as PR stunt. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has announced the names of six Israeli captives who are set to be released on Saturday as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
(2025-02-21). Israel uses drones to terrorize Gazans, warns of '2nd, 3rd Nakba'. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has employed drones as a psychological weapon to instill fear and intimidate Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-02-21). Israel targets occupied West Bank after bus blasts near Tel Aviv. aljazeera.com Three empty buses exploded on Thursday evening while Israeli police found two more undetonated bombs.
(2025-02-21). Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning body of hostage Shiri Bibas. channelnewsasia.com The body, initially believed to be that of Shiri Bibas, did not match with any of the hostages held in Gaza, said the Israeli military.
(2025-02-21). All of Israel prepared for heartbreak. Netanyahu prepared an ugly attack. haaretz.com The sickening attack on Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar shows how much pressure Israel's prime minister is feeling from 'Qatar-gate.' Testimonies from returning hostages have done nothing to change opposition in the Gov't to Stage 2 ; a behind-the-scenes look at what happened when the deal collapsed in 2023…
(2025-02-21). Arab leaders gather in Riyadh for Gaza plan after Trump proposal. newarab.com Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump's proposal for US control of the territory and the expulsion of its people. | Trump's plan has united Arab states in opposition to it, but disagreements remain over who should govern the war-ravaged Palestinian territory and how to fund its reconstruction. A source close to the Saudi government told AFP that Arab leaders would discuss "a reconstruction plan to counter Trump's plan for Gaza". | Separately, Hamas rejected on Friday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "th…
(2025-02-21). Israel's Netanyahu orders military to carry out West Bank operation after bus explosions. scmp.com At least three empty buses exploded in a southern suburb of Tel Aviv on Thursday evening.
(2025-02-21). Fearing Hezbollah, Israelis refuse to return to northern settelments. presstv.ir Israeli settlers are reluctant to return to illegal settlements in the northern part of the occupied lands over security concerns.
(2025-02-21). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates release of three hostages and 174 detainees. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). ICRC facilitates safe transfer of three hostages and 343 detainees, and calls for dignified conditions in ongoing release operations. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges dignity and privacy ahead of next release operation. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Israel claims one body returned by Hamas was not of female captive in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli army said remains of two child captives identified but another body was not of their mother Shiri Bibas.
(2025-02-21). Autopsy of Hamas leader Sinwar finds no evidence of drug use. newarab.com The autopsy carried out by the Israeli military on Forensic tests confirmed that Sinwar's blood didn't contain any traces of drugs but that he had consumed a significant amount of caffeine before he was killed in October, according to Israeli media reports. | Israel has in the past alleged that Sinwar and other Hamas fighters have used the captagon, a type of amphetamine that fight…
(2025-02-21). Israel drops leaflets threatening Gazans to 'leave or die'. newarab.com Israel has sparked global outrage after dropping leaflets over the The move, condemned as a psychological warfare tactic, has intensified concerns over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with many seeing the leaflets as an open admission of ethnic cleansing. | The threats also reference a so-called "Trump plan", aligning with recent remarks by
(2025-02-21). Israel intensifies West Bank raids after Tel Aviv bus explosions. newarab.com 
Israel has intensified military operations in the Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the escalation, targeting refugee camps, particularly in Tulkarm, as Israeli forces continue their The explosions, which took place on Thursday night, saw three empty buses detonated, with additional explosive devices discovered on…
(2025-02-21). Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli captives to Red Cross. presstv.ir Hamas hands over the bodies of four Israeli captives killed in the regime's strikes on Gaza to the Red Cross.
(2025-02-21). Lebanese return to flattened homes after incomplete Israeli pullout. presstv.ir Lebanon has rejected Israel's continued occupation of south Lebanon and says it will 'adopt all means' to bring it to an end.
(2025-02-21). Spain remains 'major transit port' for arms shipments to Israel. presstv.ir The shipments have continued unimpeded despite a ban on arms exports to Israel imposed by Madrid four months ago.
(2025-02-21). Israel construye siete nuevos sitios militares en territorio sirio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) Imágenes satelitales difundidas hoy por varios medios de prensa muestran que el ejército israelí está estableciendo siete nuevos sitios militares en áreas fronterizas con el Golán sirio ocupado.
(2025-02-21). Abbas condena agresión israelí y rechaza desplazamiento de palestinos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La ocupación israelí continúa hoy su tiranía y agresión contra nuestro pueblo, en violación de leyes y tratados internacionales, denunció el presidente palestino, Mahmoud Abbas.
(2025-02-21). Palestine House hosts Existence as Resistance film night. newarab.com 
Formed in 2023, after the
(2025-02-21). Lausanne ends Joseph Daher contract 'over pro-Palestine stance'. newarab.com 
'History of International Relations post-1945', with a special focus on the Middle East, was to be a hugely important module for the next cohort of politics students at the renowned Swiss unive…
(2025-02-21). Malcolm X, civil rights icon who challenged Zionism and advocated for Palestine. presstv.ir Malcolm X, the legendary leader of the civil rights movement in the US, was a great champion of the Palestinian cause who challenged Zionism and its Western patrons.
(2025-02-21). MENA Sports Wrap: Lebanon U17 women's team wins West Asia title. newarab.com Meanwhile, British tennis star Emma Raducanu was forced to seek protection during a match at the Dubai Tennis Championships due to a troubling encounter with a fan, raising fresh concerns about player safety. | Elsewhere, Leeds United is ramping up surveillance at Elland Road Stadium after growing controversy over an anti-Palestine chant linked to…
(2025-02-21). Islamic Jihad chief: Victories in Palestine, Lebanon indebted to Iran. presstv.ir The secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement describes the Islamic Republic as the house of the Axis of Resistance.
(2025-02-21). Merri-bek Council takes down Palestine flag. greenleft.org.au
(2025-02-21). Qld Socialist Alliance launches federal campaign focused on justice for Palestine, housing, climate. greenleft.org.au
(2025-02-21). Occupied al-Qud archbishop: Palestine will never forget Nasrallah. presstv.ir Greek Orthodox Archbishop of occupied al-Quds, Atallah Hanna, has paid a glowing tribute to Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, saying the Palestinian people will always remain faithful to his sacrifices.
(2025-02-21). Students protest at UCLA against the suspension of two pro-Palestinian clubs. indybay.org On February 18, over 100 students protested the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) administration's February 12 decision to suspend two pro-Palestinian clubs from campus, the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine (GSJP).
(2025-02-21). American Revolutions: 9 Parts Locke, 1 Part Hobbes. counterpunch.org 
The unceremonious end of the "end of history" – which has unfolded steadily since 9-11 — and the fading of the Obama era's alluring but naàØve dream of "post-partisanship" — gives robust new leases on life to the study of history and political theory. The human condition is neither post-historical nor post-political. | Contrary to progressives' hope for the withering away of political and even geopolitical conflict, the nagging old problems of humanity – how best to govern complex societies and how growing societies can live together peacefully on a shared planet – have been resurfacing with a…
(2025-02-21). Like the US, Hong Kong's challenge is to balance progressive ideals. scmp.com As the US roils from a rollback in diversity policies, Hong Kong must beware of overcorrection in its patriotism push.
(2025-02-21). US deports 177 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay. aljazeera.com President Maduro said the handover was a 'direct request' from his government to the US.
(2025-02-21). Guantánamo Needs to be Shutdown Not Expanded. counterpunch.org Shrouded in secrecy, the U.S. continues to capture and detain asylum seekers fleeing Haiti, Cuba, and other Caribbean countries at Guantánamo. Last fall, the International Refugee Assistance Project reported that refugee families are kept in a dilapidated building with mold and sewage problems, suffer from a lack of medical care, and are "detained indefinitely in prison-like conditions without access to the outside world."
(2025-02-21). US deports dozens of Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay. aljazeera.com President Maduro said the handover was a 'direct request' from his government to the US.
(2025-02-21). Migrants from Guantanamo returned to Venezuela. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) A new group of 177 migrants returned to Venezuela as part of the government program Plan Vuelta a la Patria (Return to the Homeland Plan), through which about 918,000 people have already returned since 2018, it transcended here today.
(2025-02-21). Exigen cese de ocupación ilegal Base Naval de Guantánamo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La Coordinadora Catalana de Solidaridad Defensem Cuba, reiteró su exigencia del cese inmediato de la ocupación ilegal de la Base Naval de Guantánamo por parte de Estados Unidos.
(2025-02-21). Curfew imposed after bomb attacks in Colombia injure 6. scmp.com Police and military have blamed the ELN group for attacks near Colombia's border with Venezuela.
(2025-02-21). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-02-21). Nine Yemeni troops killed or injured in renewed clashes with Houthis in Ma'rib. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Fighting between Houthi forces and Yemen's internationally recognized government troops has flared up again, as the Iran-backed militia continues its push to seize the oil-rich Ma'rib governorate. Control of Ma'rib is crucial for the Houthis to consolidate their dominance over northern Yemen, despite a fragile truce between them and the Saudi- and UAE-backed government forces.Now in its tenth year, the war—sparked by the Houthi takeover of Sana'a and the subsequent Saudi-led intervention on March 26, 2015—has devastated Yemen, leaving it divided between rival factions vying for power. Ma'rib…
(2025-02-21). Animal Rights Activists Protests Elon Musk's Neuralink. indybay.org Animal rights activists protest against Elon Musk's Neuralink experimentation on animals holding a giant head of Musk that reads "I Torture Animals"
(2025-02-21). City of Sydney adopts boycott and divestment motion. greenleft.org.au
(2025-02-21). Roaming Charges: America on Droogs. counterpunch.org 
While contemplating the incipient collapse of our Republic from an inside job, I dipped back into the six-volume edition of Edward Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire that Alexander Cockburn gave me as a Christmas present years ago. Gibbon's prose style is ornate, featuring wide-ranging and winding sentences that often end abruptly, like a dagger plunging. It takes some pages—and there are entire mountain ranges of them—to get used to his baroque rhetorical rhythm. Still, once you do, the book really picks up steam and roars along through decade after decade of unrivaled i…
(2025-02-21). German foreign policy circles and media react to Trump with increased warmongering. wsws.org The transition to a ruthless imperialist foreign policy and authoritarian methods of rule that characterise Trump's first month in office is not limited to the US. The ruling class in Germany is also returning to its criminal traditions.
(2025-02-21). Trump claims BRICS 'broke up' after his 150% tariff threat over dollar undermining. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that the BRICS alliance collapsed after he imposed a 150% tariff threat on member nations for attempting to weaken the US dollar.BRICS, an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE, has been exploring alternatives to the dollar in global trade."BRICS states were trying to destroy our dollar. They wanted to create a new currency. So when I came in, the first thing I said was any BRICS state that even mentions the destruction of the dollar will be charged a 150%…
(2025-02-21). President Pezeshkian: Iran will negotiate but not at any cost. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Tehran will never succumb to force and pressure and hold negotiations at any price.
(2025-02-21). UK warns against travel to Iran after couple charged with spying. newarab.com 
The The couple, who were travelling on a global motorbiking trip, were arrested in January in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman, accused of working with covert institutions linked to Western intelligence agencies. | The UK Foreign Office said it was "deeply concerned" following the arrest, reiterating that British citizens…
(2025-02-21). Official: Iran mastering construction of nuclear power plants. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the United States has failed to prevent the construction of Karun power plant in the southern city of Darkhoveyn, reaffirming that the Islamic Republic continues to pursue its peaceful nuclear activities despite the enemies' plots.
(2025-02-21). Iran raps Grossi's 'political' remarks serving pretext to pressure Tehran. presstv.ir Iran's atomic agency has warned that IAEA may risk losing credibility by straying from the path of neutrality and professionalism.
(2025-02-21). Sri Lanka's ISB Restructuring. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). Exclusive: IRGC chief says Iran ready to confront any attacks. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander say Iran's advanced weapons and high-skilled Armed Forces enable the country to confront any attacks by enemies.
(2025-02-21). Iran launches pilot project for helium extraction and purification. tvbrics.com 
Iran aims to enter the global helium market, leveraging its reserves for economic growth…
(2025-02-21). More than 100 international tour operators gather in Iran to boost cultural tourism. tvbrics.com 
The meeting to foster deeper engagement between industry professionals…
(2025-02-21). Iran to conduct military exercises in Gulf of Oman. newarab.com Iran's military will conduct naval drills on Saturday in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, a commander told state television. | "The joint military exercise Zolfaghar 1403 will begin tomorrow (Saturday) on the Makran coast, the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean," Habibollah Sayyari, the Iranian army's deputy coordinator, said on Friday. | With United States President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January, Tehran has stepped up its
(2025-02-21). Iran, Azerbaijan stress opposition to foreign forces in South Caucasus. presstv.ir Iran and Azerbaijan have expressed their opposition to any foreign intervention in South Caucasus, saying it would only escalate tensions in the region.
(2025-02-21). Dubois replaced by Bakole for Parker heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdraws from boxing bout with Joshua Parker in Saudi Arabia due to illness.
(2025-02-21). European "leaders" want to save the multi-million dollar military jackpot. strategic-culture.su The children went to Eurodisney in Paris, and the adults went to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It's r…
(2025-02-21). Saudi Arabia unveils new official Riyal symbol. newarab.com 
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the move on Thursday, following official approval from King Salman bin Abdulaziz. | The new riyal symbol has been designed to the highest technical standards and reflects Saudi Arabia's rich cultural heritage, SAMA said in a statement. | "The symbol will make it easier to refer to the Saudi riyal in all finan…
(2025-02-21). Arab leaders meet to counter Trump's Gaza depopulation plan. presstv.ir Arab leaders have gathered in Saudi Arabia to discuss a reconstruction plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Donald Trump's scheme for US takeover of the strip and the forced displacement of its people.
(2025-02-21). Saudi Arabia to host key regional leaders for high-stakes talks on Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia will host an informal summit on Friday, bringing together the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Jordan, and Egypt for high-level discussions in Riyadh. According to the Saudi Press Agency (
(2025-02-21). Arab leaders gather in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan. newarab.com 
Arab leaders were gathering in Saudi Arabia on Friday to hammer out a recovery plan for Gaza aimed at countering President Trump's plan has united Arab states in opposition to it, but disagreements remain over who should govern the war-ravaged Palestinian territory and "We're at a very i…
(2025-02-21). Saudi Arabia unveils new official Riyal symbol. newarab.com
(2025-02-21). Action on Climate Change May Look Different Than You Expect. counterpunch.org 
Talk a walk through the Los Angeles' Arts District, and you'll learn that there's nothing contradictory about trying to save the world and living a luxury lifestyle. Start your tour with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), which proudly displays a banner stating: "the future begins here." LACI is "a non- profit organization creating an
(2025-02-21). "La cooperación entre Cuba y los Estados Unidos en materia de Aplicación y Cumplimiento de la Ley: evolución, resultados y limitaciones." radiohc.cu
(2025-02-21). Six decades since assassination of Malcolm X are remembered in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, an African-American leader and fighter for the fundamental rights of African descendants, was remembered today by the Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez.
(2025-02-21). Cuba celebrates Latin Music Institute's 104th anniversary. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will celebrate the 104th anniversary of the Latin Music Institute (ILM) on Friday. From its headquarters in Mexico, the ILM honors regional culture and its greatest exponents both in and outside Latin America..
(2025-02-21). Cuban FM says his nation is willing to boost cooperation with Laos. plenglish.com Vientiane, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla expressed to Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in this capital on Friday his country's willingness to move forward in several areas of bilateral collaboration.
(2025-02-21). UJC de Cuba felicita a juventud de Zimbabwe por Día Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas de Cuba (UJC) envió hoy un saludo a la organización juvenil de la Unión Nacional Africana de Zimbabwe-Frente Patriótico (ZANU-PF) por el Día Nacional de la Juventud.
(2025-02-21). Celebran en Panamá XXV Encuentro Nacional de Solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La capital de la provincia de Herrera acoge hoy el XXV Encuentro Nacional de Solidaridad con Cuba en Panamá con ejes centrales como la condena al bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla.
(2025-02-21). Danza Contemporánea de Cuba estrena obra de coreógrafo italiano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La compañía cubana Danza Contemporánea estrena hoy, a las 19: 00, hora local, la obra Purple Fools (Los tontos morados), del coreógrafo italiano Mauro de Candia, en la sala Avellaneda del capitalino Teatro Nacional.
(2025-02-21). Ministro de las FAR de Cuba asistirá a ceremonia militar en Nicaragua. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) El ministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Cuba, general de cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera, participará en la juramentación del general Julio César Avilés, como comandante en jefe del Ejército de Nicaragua, trascendió hoy.
(2025-02-21). Acciones de Trump contra Cuba generan condena de la comunidad internacional. radiohc.cu Las acciones de Donald Trump, desde que asumió la presidencia de Estados Unidos por segunda ocasión el pasado 20 de enero, han evidenciado su total desprecio por el resto del mundo y, en especial, por los pueblos latinoamericanos y palestino, los derechos humanos y la cooperación internacional.
(2025-02-21). Cuba celebra aniversario 104 del Instituto Latino de la Música. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) Cuba se une a las celebraciones hoy por el aniversario 104 del Instituto Latino de la Música (ILM), entidad que desde su sede en México distingue la cultura regional y sus mayores exponentes dentro y fuera de Latinoamérica.
(2025-02-21). Judocas cubanos hoy en Torneo de Retadores para Asunción 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (ACN).- Andrés Taño González, comisionado nacional de judo, informó que las 28 principales figuras de la preselección juvenil de Cuba participarán hoy en el Torneo de Retadores, con la vista puesta en los Juegos Panamericanos Junior de Asunción 2025.
(2025-02-21). Fructíferas conversaciones entre cancilleres de Cuba y Laos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, calificó de fructíferas las conversaciones sostenidas hoy con su homólogo Thongsavanah Phomvihane en el segundo y último día de su visita oficial a Laos.
(2025-02-21). Cuba dispuesta a avanzar en colaboración con Laos, sostiene Canciller. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, manifestó hoy al primer ministro de Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, la disposición de su país en avanzar en distintas áreas en la colaboración bilateral.
(2025-02-21). Cuba cae por amplio margen ante Bahamas en clasificatorio a FIBA AmeriCup. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC).- La selección masculina cubana de baloncesto no pudo imponerse a la de Bahamas y tiene muy comprometida su clasificación al torneo continental de FIBA AmeriCup de agosto en Nicaragua.
President Trump has ordered a freeze on all foreign aid to South Africa in an executive order he signed Friday, claiming that a new land reform law amounts to "government-sponsored race-based discrimination." The country's white minority still owns the vast majority of farmland decades after the end of apartheid rule. Trump also criticized South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ and said the United States would accept white South Africans as refugees facing what he characterized as persecution. The cuts to aid are already causing widespread suffering in South Africa, where &…
Israel "has moved the war from Gaza to the West Bank," says the Palestinian National Initiative's Dr. Mustafa Barghouti, who joins us from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military's ongoing assault there has displaced over 35,000 Palestinians through evictions, destruction of infrastructure and indiscriminate attacks resulting in over 80 deaths. Barghouti also condemns Donald Trump's declaration that the U.S. should take over the Gaza Strip. He calls both the "theft of Gaza" and the military campaign in the West Bank war crimes.
Four Palestinians including an elderly woman were killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, despite Local sources said that Israeli troops targeted three of the Palestinians as they travelled to their destroyed homes to inspect them, east of the Kuwait Roundabout in Gaza City, where Israeli forces…
Hamas and Israel completed the fifth prisoner swap under a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal on Saturday, with many of the Palestinians released suffering health problems from mistreatment in Israeli prisons, according to a local rights monitor. | Israeli released 183 Palestinians in exchange for Hamas freeing three Israeli captives held in Gaza. | Of the Palestinians released, seven were hospitalised and the majority were in poor health, the Palestinian Prisoners' Club said, accusing Israel of "systematic abuse". | An AFP correspondent later reported that more than 100 Palestinian prisoners had arrived in Gaza. | T…
A Hamas official said Israeli troops completed their withdrawal on Sunday from a strategic road cutting through the As negotiations are set to begin on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, which is intended to pave the way for a permanent end to the war, Palestinians on Sunday were able to cross the An official from…
Arab governments have slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks that a Palestinian state should be established in Saudi Arabia. | Netanyahu — Riyadh quickly rebuffed the Israeli leader's comments in a foreign ministry s…
Israeli Prime Minister Sources told Israeli publication Haaretz that Netanyahu's sending of an Israeli delegation to 
Despite the fallout, there was little that was actually new or shocking about Trump and Netanyahu's press conference last week. What shocked informed people on all sides of the Palestine issue was Trump's forthright (if crude, ill-comprehended and oblivious) statement of the truth: that the United States is committed to the Judaization of Palestine and a process of "normalization" between a "greater" Israel and its Arab neighbors that involves a combination of apartheid and physical displacement. All the diplo-speak of Biden and his predecessors that so effectively obfuscated the Americans' and Israelis' true pol…
"There is something sick and rotten about states and societies that not only support and enable mass killings but also make money off of them." — Pankaj Mishra, January 30, 2025 At a February 4th, 2025, press conference in Washington, D.C., President Trump, standing alongside Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, announced U.S. intent to turn the 
On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian teenage boy in Tammun town, southeast of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that several military jeeps invaded the town before soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes. They added that the soldiers abducted Yazan Samer Samara, 17, from his family's …
On Monday, the Israeli army continued its offensive on Jenin, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, for the 21st consecutive day. The ongoing assault has resulted in the deaths of 25 Palestinians and numerous injuries. Media sources reported that only a few reporters and residents managed to enter the Hawashin neighborhood, Samran …
On Monday, Israeli soldiers invaded the Khallet Ad-Dabe' area in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, and demolished five homes, a cave, and infrastructure. Mohammad Rib'ey, the head of Tiwana Village Council, stated that the army pushed several military vehicles and bulldozers into the area before demolishing …
On Sunday and earlier Monday, Israeli soldiers killed five Palestinians, including an elderly woman, in the devastated and destroyed Gaza Strip. Earlier Monday, medical sources have confirmed that Israeli soldiers fired live rounds at Palestinians in the Sheja'eyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City, killing one Palestinian. On Sunday, medical sources said three slain Palestinians were …
Lebanon finally has a new president. | After an over two year wait, Joseph Aoun was chosen to be the new President of Lebanon, with a healthy majority of the votes in parliament . | Aoun, who is also the commander-in-chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces comes into office with a bulging in tray of problems to sort out. | This week on The New Arab Voice podcast, we examine what Aoun's priorities will and what are the challenges that he will have to face? Can Aoun bring stability to the Israel/Lebanon border? And following their war with Israel, where does Hezbollah stand in this new phase of Lebanon's history. | J…
By Rania Khalek / BreakThrough News Rania Khalek and Eugene Puryear blast the notion that Donald Trump is "anti-war," exposing both his call for the US to "take over the Gaza Strip" and the real motives behind his and Elon Musk's defunding of USAID. They explain how Israel failed to seize control of Gaza, yet …
By Rachel Helyer Donaldson, RNZ News journalist A Palestinian man living in Aotearoa New Zealand who has lost 55 relatives in three Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, says his remaining family will never leave, despite a US proposal to remove them. US President Donald Trump doubled down on his plan on Friday after it was rejected…
Israeli forces killed two Palestinian woman, including one who was pregnant, in the Nur Shams refugee camp on Sunday, amid an expanding Israeli Sondos Jamal Muhammad Shalabi, 23, and Rahaf Fuad Abdullah, 21, were killed during an 
Iran's top diplomat has said a "Forcibly displacing Palestinians from Gaza is part of a scheme to eliminate Palestine in a colonial manner," Foreign Minister 
A peace protester highlighted the death and destruction in Palestine and Sudan at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday 9 February. They managed to unfurl the countries' flags during a performance of tv off. However, the security guards who tackled the Black protester all seemed to be white, in a microcosmic example of […] | By 
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Authorities in Freezing temperatures have gripped the northern half of the country over the past few days, causing a spike in energy consumption.
On Saturday, Israeli forces invaded the northern, central and southern West Bank, driving military vehicles through villages, terrorizing civilians, and closing roads and bridges. A young man was injured on Saturday evening when the Israeli occupation forces stormed the village of Tal, southwest of Nablus . Local sources reported that the occupation forces stormed the …
'It seldom works out well' — even far-right US lawmakers think Trump's plan to take over Gaza for Israel is foolish Skwawkbox needs your help. The site is provided free of charge but depends on the support of its readers to be viable. If you'd like to help it keep revealing the news as it …
Once again, Samantha Simmonds cuts off inconvenient fact-teller — as Skwawkbox has shown, she was a member of a Zionist youth movement BBC News presenter Samantha Simmonds was at it again on Saturday. As Israeli prisoners of war were released as part of the ongoing exchange deal, she: and more. Nor did she mention that …
NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump's recent proposal to take over Gaza by the United States, made during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, has met with widespread condemnation from European, Middle Eastern and other international leaders. Trump proposed that the United States …
What happens when a continent is torn apart by a hundred years of war, while another flourishes with trade, innovation, and unity? COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The medieval era offers a stark contrast between Europe, struggling with feudal conflicts and the devastating Hundred Years' War, and Africa, where empires like Mali and kingdoms like Buganda …