‘Arbitrary and discriminatory’: Judge blocks Trump’s effort to deter DEI programs
U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson ruled that the policy likely violates the First Amendment.
San Francisco community groups sue Trump over anti-trans executive orders
The president’s actions attempt to enshrine “blatant discrimination as national policy,” the lead lawyer said.
Examining the Winds of Change on the African Continent Part 3: Contradictions in South Africa
A Conversation with Mazibuko Kanyiso Jara and Kali AkunoThe South African nation-state serves as perhaps the clearest example of the contradictions confronti…
Why America is worried about this Chinese canal
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How should Europe react to a future without US protection – and with an emboldened Russia? | DW News
The US Secretary of State has declared that Moscow and Washington want to work towards ending the war in Ukraine in a way that is “enduring, sustainable, and…
How should Europe react to a future without US protection – and with an emboldened Russia? | DW News
The US Secretary of State has declared that Moscow and Washington want to work towards ending the war in Ukraine in a way that is “enduring, sustainable, and…
Sudan paramilitary group kills more than 200 people in three-day attack, activists say
The Emergency Lawyers network said the RSF killed civilians south of Khartoum, with hundreds more either wounded or missing
Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal
A Chinese navy helicopter has flown within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane in a disputed area of the the South China Sea, highlighting Beijing’s use of force in asserting its claims to the strategic waterway.
Sidelined by Trump, Macron tries to rally Europe on Ukraine. But divisions run deep
European leaders were summoned by French President Emmanuel Macron in a high-profile display of European coordination on Ukraine.
Bukavu in DR Congo falls to Rwandan-backed M23 rebels
Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.
Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged far-right coup plot to seize power in Brazil
Former president has denied breaking the law, while attorney general alleges plot included a plan to poison Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Border arrests plummet 39% in January in an early gauge of Trump’s immigration policies
U.S. authorities say arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico plunged 39% in January, an early gauge of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Native American activist released from prison will be welcomed to North Dakota home
Supporters plan to welcome Native American activist Leonard Peltier back to his North Dakota community after his release from a Florida prison where he had been serving a life sentence in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents.
The next stage of capitalism | Yanis Varoufakis on technofeudalism and the fall of democracy
Yanis Varoufakis explains the evolution of capitalism, from its beginnings in feudal Europe to its imminent death in the era of Big Tech.As Elon Musk and the…
Egypt draws up Gaza reconstruction plan that would exclude Hamas
Alternative to Trump plan would involve committee of technocrats but future military status of Hamas unresolved
Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads of its chatbot apps in South Korea while it works with local authorities to address privacy concerns, according to South Korean officials on Monday.
Israel’s ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas are both in doubt again
Israel’s military says its forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon after Tuesday’s deadline for their withdrawal under a ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group.
Archaeologists uncover monumental Iron Age necropolis in Trento, Italy
Excavations on Via Santa Croce in Trento, Italy, have uncovered a big burial ground from the Early Iron Age, between 800 and 500 BCE.
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off
French President Emmanuel Macron has called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom for an emergency meeting Monday.
Kentucky flooding: Death toll rises to 12, more than 230 evacuated
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update Monday morning on flooding impacts across the state.
Ex-Watergate prosecutor urges judge to reject request to drop charges against NYC mayor
A former Watergate prosecutor has urged the federal judge presiding over the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to assign a special counsel to help decide how to handle the Justice Department’s request to drop charges.
‘Chaos and confusion’ as Trump’s mass firings impact the basic functions of government
The federal government is closed on Monday to celebrate Presidents Day, but the Trump administration’s effort to permanently scale back the size and scope of the federal workforce continues in full force. As Laura Barrón-López reports, President Trump’s actions in his first few weeks also fueled demonstrations on this holiday weekend.
‘No Kings Day’: Protesters Denounce Trump and Musk
Protesters gathered across the country to denounce Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Presidents Day — or, as many called it, ‘No Kings Day’
Saudi Arabia to host US-Russia talks on Ukraine, as UK says it’s ‘ready and willing’ to put troops on ground | CNN
Talks between the United States and Russia over the war in Ukraine are set to begin Tuesday, multiple sources have told CNN.
A Vermont border agent’s death was the latest violence linked to the cultlike Zizian group
A traffic stop in Vermont has cracked open a cultlike group called Zizians linked to six deaths in three states.
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will overturn decades of trade policy
President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades.
NATO holds military exercise in central Greece | eKathimerini.com
A segment of NATO’s Allied Reaction Force (ARF) exercise “Steadfast Dart 25” took place at the beach of Nea Anchialos in Volos, central Greece, on Thursday.
Justice Department in crisis over Eric Adams showdown
As numerous DOJ lawyers resigned in protest, the department filed a motion seeking to abandon the Adams case late Friday.
Trump’s cuts hit red states, triggering GOP pushback
GOP lawmakers try to intervene with the Trump administration as local fallout grows.
New State Dept. gender policy leaves transgender Americans in legal limbo
Many report that they aren’t able to get passports and other official identification updated, and in some cases have had their documents withheld.
JD Vance stuns Munich conference with blistering attack on Europe’s leaders
US vice-president questions whether European values are worth defending as he rails against ‘threat from within’
Trump administration fires thousands of federal workers as purge deepens
The cuts affect jobs ranging from wildfire prevention to medical research.
AfD chief and Hungary’s Orbán bond over migration in Budapest
The AfD is polling in second place ahead of Germany’s elections scheduled for 23 February. However, all other parties have ruled out entering into a coalition with it. #EuropeNews
Putin talks Russia–Syria cooperation in first phone call with de facto president
The Kremlin has been in talks with the western-backed ‘transitional government’ to keep control of its key military bases in Syria
Talks to form far-right-led coalition government in Austria collapse
Disagreements over key posts and issues like migration mean snap election is likely, with far-right Freedom party ahead in polls
UN: Up to 1,400 killed in Bangladesh protests crackdown – DW – 02/12/2025
The UN human rights chief says officials from former PM Sheikh Hasina’s government and security services committed serious human rights violations. He said crimes against humanity may have been carried out.
Middle East crisis: Hamas says it rejects US and Israeli ‘threats’ over Gaza ceasefire – as it happened
Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for talks following Netanyahu’s threat to end the ceasefire if Israeli hostages are not freed on Saturday
2024 was deadliest year for journalists with 124 reporters killed, Committee to Protect Journalists says
Of the 124 journalists and media workers who were killed in 2024, 82 were killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Committee to Protect Journalists said.
As judges block broad actions, White House says courts causing constitutional crisis
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that judges blocking Trump administration actions were causing a constitutional crisis.
JD Vance faces the perennial question: Can anyone speak for Trump?
The vice president faces a perennially difficult task as he attempts to take the MAGA mantle.
Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealistic
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also dismissed deploying U.S. troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force.
Trump administration sues New York officials over “sanctuary” policies
The DOJ is suing Gov. Kathy Hochul, state Attorney General Letitia James and DMV chief Mark Schroeder.
Trump upends US policy on Ukraine and says he and Putin have agreed to begin talks on ending the war
President Donald Trump has upended three years of U.S. policy toward Ukraine, saying he and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending the war.
In Seattle, advocacy groups pitch ‘social housing’ as a climate solution
Mixed-income affordable housing can cut emissions and boost equity, they argue.
Voters Were Right About the Economy. The Data Was Wrong.
Here’s why unemployment is higher, wages are lower and growth less robust than government statistics suggest.
GOP lawmakers split over reining in Fed
One prominent Republican suggested Powell should be fired — but others are sidestepping questions about his leadership.
Appeals Court Won’t Halt Judge’s Order Requiring Trump Administration To Unfreeze All Federal Cash
A federal appeals court has refused to immediately halt a judge’s order requiring the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in federal grants and loans.
Musk touts DOGE transparency but downplays his own potential conflicts of interest | CNN Politics
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man who is now leading a sweeping effort to reshape the federal government, offered the most sustained defense of his far-reaching moves during a question-and-answer session in the Oval Office late Tuesday.
Welfare scheme benefits causing labour shortages in construction: L&T MD
Addressing the CII Mystic South Global Linkages Summit, L&T’s MD noted that despite the crucial role of construction in national development, the industry is struggling due to a lack of workforce
Greece earthquakes: Aftershocks hit Santorini and surrounding islands
Three more quakes above 4.0 magnitude are registered on Monday near the Greek tourist hotspot.
After Enforcement by ICE and Deportations, Indian Undocumented Immigrants in US Live in Fear
One man told ‘The Wire’ that construction sites and stores where undocumented Indian immigrants used to work have lay empty as of late.
Trump’s Justice Department moves to drop charges against Eric Adams
The DOJ has directed Manhattan prosecutors to nix the five-count bribery case after months of overtures by the mayor.
South Africa might bypass Black ownership rules for Musk
Government officials have discussed enabling Elon Musk’s companies to sidestep a policy aimed at redressing apartheid-era inequalities.
Senate ditches House in protracted row over agenda
GOP senators won’t ‘wait around forever’ for House action on budget, key Republican says.
Trump Says Ceasefire Deal Should Be Canceled If Hamas Doesn’t Release All Hostages By Saturday
Trump said “all hell is going to break out” if the remaining hostages aren’t released.
Analysis: As Trump team overhauls government, a constitutional crisis looms | CNN Politics
Vice President JD Vance, Elon Musk and others in the Trump administration are openly challenging the centuries-old power of the nation’s judiciary, foreshadowing a possible constitutional breakdown of American government.
Capitalism Hits Home: Marriage and Capitalism
[CHH S08 E03] – Capitalism Hits Home: Marriage and CapitalismIn this week’s episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad explores the global shift in household…
Capitalism, Christian Right, and Genocide: USA Today w/ Chris Hedges
Capitalism, Christian Right, and Genocide: USA Today THURSDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2025 | 2:00PM EST, 9:00PM GAZAWATCH LIVE YOUTUBE.COM/@JADALIYYA/STREAMS Join us thi…
Hundreds of Women Raped and Burned to Death as M23 Rebels Seize Eastern DRC’s Goma
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, U.N. officials report hundreds of women were raped and burned to death as the M23 seized Goma, triggering chaos in the eastern city. The gruesome attacks occurred during a jailbreak in which thousands of men were able to escape the prison while the women’s wing was set on fire. Restrictions imposed by M23 forces have blocked U.N. peacekeepers from reaching the prison to investigate.
‘People are feeling galvanized’: Anti-Trump protesters rally in cities across US
The protests by the 50501 Movement come days after rallies in opposition of Trump’s immigration policies were held across the country.
In photos: Thousands across the U.S. protest Trump and Musk’s policies
Demonstrators nationwide rallied against Trump’s policies on immigration, democracy and transgender people.
Feds go door-to-door demanding IDs at Denver apartment complex: “I would never snitch on my neighbors,” resident says
One resident answered her door at Cedar Run to find “six heavily-armed officers demanding ID,” she said. After she provided identification, she told The Denver Post, they asked which of her neighbo…
Trump signs executive order targeting ‘anti-Christian bias’
President Donald Trump says he will form a task force to eradicate what he called “anti-Christian bias” within the federal government.
DoJ sues Chicago claiming city impedes Trump’s immigration policies
Justice department also sues state of Illinois, seeking a court order sweeping aside sanctuary laws
Trump signs order banning trans athletes from competing in women’s sports
President Trump took his first meeting at the White House with a Democratic foe, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, with federal aid for wildfire-stricken communities hanging in the balance. And with more executive actions, Trump took steps to restrict transgender rights in sports. Amna Nawaz reports.
Judge halts Trump’s government worker buyout plan
The offer is part of an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to slash the size of the federal government.
How the prisoner exchange turned into Hamas’s show of victory
This is a segment from The Electronic Intifada’s livestream on day 12 of the Gaza ceasefire. Ali Abunimah, Nora Barrows-Friedman, Jon Elmer and Asa Winstanle…
Trump bans trans athletes in women’s sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that bans transgender athletes who were assigned male at birth from participating in women’s or girls’ sports.
