Daily Archives: February 25, 2024

2024-02-25: News Headlines

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-02-25). Belarusian president denies Armenia's withdrawal from CSTO. plenglish.com Minsk, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko affirmed on Sunday that his Government has not received any statement on Armenia's withdrawal from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko unfazed by Armenia's stance on CSTO. eng.belta.by Belarus has taken Armenia's statements on CSTO membership in stride, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media after he cast his ballot in the parliamentary and local elections on 25 February.

presstv.ir (2024-02-25). Iranian lawmakers at Baku event urge economic sanctions on Israel. presstv.ir It was the 14th plenary session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in the capital of Azerbaijan.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-25). Agricultores franceses irrumpen en la feria agrícola de París. telesurtv.net Los agricultores han estado protestando en toda Europa, pidiendo mejores ingresos y menos burocracia y denunciando la competencia desleal de productos importados baratos.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-24). Agricultores franceses irrumpen en la feria agrícola de París. telesurtv.net Los agricultores han estado protestando en toda Europa, pidiendo mejores ingresos y menos burocracia y denunciando la competencia desleal de productos importados baratos.

Agence France-Presse (2024-02-25). Economy another victim of war in impoverished Sudan. scmp.com The war has led industries to cease production, while businesses and food stocks have been looted.

Agence France-Presse (2024-02-25). US and UK launch new wave of strikes on Houthis over continued Red Sea attacks. scmp.com The 18 targets at 8 locations in Yemen included weapons and missile storage facilities, air defence systems, radars and a helicopter.

Agence France-Presse (2024-02-25). Alexei Navalny's body handed over to his mother, Kremlin critic's spokeswoman says. scmp.com Russian authorities had earlier refused to give Lyudmila Navalnaya custody of her son's body, threatening to bury him on the grounds of the prison where he died.

newarab (2024-02-25). Tunisian imam expelled by France says to appeal decision. newarab.com A Tunisian imam expelled from France for alleged hate speech said on Friday he would take legal action in a bid to overturn the decision. | Mahjoub Mahjoubi, from the town of Bagnols-sur-Ceze in the south of France, denounced his removal as "arbitrary". | The 52-year-old was arrested and then deported to Tunisia on Thursday, where he arrived shortly before midnight aboard a flight from Paris. | Mahjoubi had been in France since the 1980s and is married with five children. | All of his children are French citizens, but he is not and had his residency permit cancelled on Sunday by French Interior Minister Gerald…

presstv.ir (2024-02-25). Fire at Spain retirement home kills two women. presstv.ir A fire that broke out in a Madrid nursing home early Sunday killed two women and injured at least 10 other people.

presstv.ir (2024-02-25). 4 dead as fire ravages residential block in Spain's Valencia. presstv.ir At least four people have died in a huge fire that gutted a multi-storey apartment block in Spain's eastern port city of Valencia.

albawaba (2024-02-25). Turkish KAAN fighter aircraft outshines the F-16. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Foreign media sources have shifted their attention to Turkey's own combat aircraft, KAAN, since it continues to receive a lot of interest on social media globally. There are rumors that Turkey's intention to swap out the F-16 for the KAAN and its export potential has sparked curiosity, especially in Asian nations.Chinese television and the Japanese news network ANN have both focused on KAAN's recent successes, generating interest from viewers in their respective countries. Japanese social media users have been especially outspoken in their support of Turkey's military technological advancements and ind…

Juan M. Garcia (2024-02-25). Belarusian president votes in parliamentary elections. plenglish.com Minsk, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko voted in the elections of candidates for Parliament and local councils in Minsk on the single day of voting, the president's office informed on Sunday.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Belarus, Nepal seek closer business ties. eng.belta.by The parties agreed on the need to raise awareness of the business community of the two countries about the economic potential, promising niches and business conditions. Nikolai Borisevich reaffirmed the readiness of the center to actively participate in this process.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko: Belarus hopes for greater momentum in cooperation with Kuwait. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko sent National Day greetings to Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia can create an association that will make them even stronger. eng.belta.by Belarus and Russia can create an association that will make them even stronger, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media after he cast his ballot in the parliamentary and local elections on 25 February.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko casts his vote in parliamentary, local elections. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko cast his vote in the elections of deputies to the House of Representatives of the National Assembly and local councils in Minsk on 25 February.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko casts his vote in parliamentary, local elections: Key takeaways from media scrum. eng.belta.by "I voted for professionalism and devotion. A difficult time is ahead for us. In the Parliament we need people who are professional, reliable and devoted to the Belarusian people," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko comments on his plans for another term. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko was asked whether he is planning to run in the next election as he talked to the media after voting in the elections of deputies of the House of Representatives and local councils of deputies.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko: Common security is of crucial importance for Belarus, Russia. eng.belta.by Common security is of crucial importance for Belarus and Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to the media after voting in the elections of deputies of the House of Representatives and local councils of deputies.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko: I vote for professionalism, devotion to Belarusian people. eng.belta.by "A difficult time is ahead for us. In addition to professionalism, deputies must be devoted to the Belarusian people," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko lauds elections in Belarus as most open and honest in the world. eng.belta.by The elections in Belarus are most open and honest in the world, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media after he cast his vote in the parliamentary and local elections on 25 February.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko names best practices in Union State for EAEU to adopt. eng.belta.by There is something the Eurasian Economic Union may borrow from the Union State of Belarus and Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko names main qualities for President of Belarus. eng.belta.by "I know that many officials do not like me, because I strictly demand the fulfillment of our agreements and decisions taken by the president. If they are not implemented, then the whole structure of power will collapse and the society will drown," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko: OSCE observers did not apply to come to Belarus for elections. eng.belta.by "Had the OSCE [observers from this organization] wanted to come to us and made such a request, we would have considered it. Mostly likely, our response would have been positive," the head of state said.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko: Self-exiled opposition's scenarios regarding Belarus are unrealizable. eng.belta.by "We need to focus on our goals, our interests, be sincere and pursue a policy of justice," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Lukashenko: With current amount of 'help' from the West, Ukraine's days are numbered. eng.belta.by If the West continues to "help" Ukraine they way they are doing now, then its days are numbered, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he talked to the media after voting in the elections of deputies of the House of Representatives and local councils of deputies.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Belarus' 2024 elections: Turnout at 50.97% as of 12.00. eng.belta.by "The voter turnout has reached 53.12% in Brest Oblast, 51.52% in Vitebsk Oblast, 58.49% in Gomel Oblast, 48.68% in Grodno Oblast, 48.91% in Minsk Oblast, 59.67% in Mogilev Oblast and 40.64% in Minsk," Elena Baldovskaya said.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Belarus' 2024 elections: Turnout at 59.17% as of 14.00. eng.belta.by "The voter turnout has reached 61.85% in Brest Oblast, 60.31% in Vitebsk Oblast, 67.09% in Gomel Oblast, 57.64% in Grodno Oblast, 56.97% in Minsk Oblast, 66.52% in Mogilev Oblast and 48.23% in Minsk," Igor Karpenko said.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Belarus' 2024 elections: Turnout at 65.4% as of 16:00. eng.belta.by "The voter turnout has reached 69.29% in Brest Oblast, 67.24% in Vitebsk Oblast, 70.74% in Gomel Oblast, 64.48% in Grodno Oblast, 64.13% in Minsk Oblast, 71.3% in Mogilev Oblast and 54.9% in Minsk," the CEC informed.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Belarus' CEC: 96,000 Russians are entitled to vote at local elections. eng.belta.by "All in all, according to the population register, 96,000 citizens of the Russian Federation are included in the voting lists," said Igor Karpenko.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Belarus' CEC: No provocations at polling stations reported. eng.belta.by "So far, we have not received information about violation of public order or provocations at polling stations," said Yelena Baldovskaya.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). International observer: Belarusians care about their country's future. eng.belta.by

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Karpenko: Belarus' elections are proceeding smoothly. eng.belta.by "The elections are going on normally, with no emergencies or other situations that could affect the conduct of the elections and the freedom of expression of citizens. At least, we have not received any reports about incidents," said Igor Karpenko.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Observer from Germany: Voting in Belarus meets democratic standards. eng.belta.by "Voting in Belarus complies with democratic standards and rules," Gunnar Lindeman said.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-25). Observer from Italy: West does not like Belarus' independence. eng.belta.by "Belarus is a crossroads of Europe and Eurasia. Belarus is a sovereign state and protects its interests. This is a great rarity in Europe," the Italian observer emphasized. "Virtually no country in Europe can decide anything on its own – without the approval of the United States. In fact, Europe, the same as the European Union, does not represent its own interests, but those of the United States."

presstv.ir (2024-02-25). Continued war on Gaza to place region at 'explosion risk': Jordan FM. presstv.ir Jordan's FM warns continued Israeli war on Gaza will place the entire region at the risk of an explosion.

newarab (2024-02-25). Cyprus orders detention of 2 Lebanese for smuggling refugees. newarab.com A court in Police said the suspects are Lebanese nationals aged 19 and 21. | According to police, the refugees said during questioning that they departed from the…

Staff (2024-02-24). US veto on ceasefire: US -Europe and Israel doing to Palestinians what Nazis did to Jews. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook A ten year old boy who lost his hand to Israeli bombing cried asking his mother" I do not have a hand now and how would I play ? What could the the starving mother who lost her husband and the three children to Israel bombing could say.?Wiping her tears she could …

Benjamin Zinevich, People's Dispatch. (2024-02-25). Russian Foreign Minister Tours Latin America. popularresistance.org Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov just concluded a three-country regional tour of Latin America this week. He kicked off his tour on Monday in the Cuban capital of Havana, and also visited Venezuela and Brazil, where he concluded his tour with participation in the G20 Ministers' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, where he met with several other Latin American leaders. | During his time in Cuba, the Russian diplomat discussed various topics with President Miguel Diaz Canel and his Cuban counterpart, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, including the decades-long blockade on Cuba imposed by Washington and strategies to b…

Craig Murray, Consortium News. (2024-02-25). Mea Culpa On Ukraine. popularresistance.org The genocide in Gaza — or more precisely the major NATO powers' active and practical support for the genocide in Gaza — has forced me to re-evaluate my views on Ukraine in a manner more sympathetic to the Russian narrative. | In particular, I was complacent in my dismissive attitude to the argument that the Western powers would back ethnic cleansing and massacre in the Donbass by forces including some motivated by Nazi ideology. | The same powers who are funding and arming Ukraine are funding and arming a genocide by racial supremacist Israeli forces in Gaza.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-02-25). Russia shoots down six Ukrainian drones over Belgorod and Black Sea. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) The anti-aircraft defense on Sunday shot down two Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over the province of Belgorod and four more such devices in the Black Sea, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.

newarab (2024-02-25). Zelensky vows triumph over Russia on second war anniversary. newarab.com "We will win," he said at a ceremony at Kyiv's Gostomel airport, which was targeted by

Brian Berletic (2024-02-25). Pentagon Admits Ukraine Aid Unsustainable + Why Neutrality is Ukraine's Only (Good) Option. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for February 25, 2024… | — Russian forces have cleared Avdeevka, taking over a thousand Ukrainian soldiers prisoner, illustrating the disorganized nature of Ukraine's withdrawal; | — The US Department of Defense admits essential supporting elements for sustaining US weapon systems transferred to Ukraine were never provided, thus inhibiting the effective use of US arms by Ukrainians; | — A fighting force makes up a small percentage of an overall military service because of the large amount of support infantry require on the modern battlefield. Without these suppor…

unitedEditor (2024-02-25). Space Odyssey of Humanity — Introduction. uwidata.com By Ljubodrag Simonovic, Belgrade, Serbia * The work before the reader is an attempt to shape the self-awareness of modern man as a cosmic being endeavoring to create a humane world and thus a humane cosmos. The only genuine happening in the universe is the happening of man. Man, being a creative and historical being, …

Angela (2024-02-25). Friday 2/23: Palo Alto: Silent vigil for ceasefire in Gaza and Ukraine. indybay.org 855 El Camino, Palo Alto, CA | corner of Embarcadero and El Camino, on the public sidewalk just outside Town & Country Village, in front of the big lamppost "sign"

Doro-Chiba (2024-02-25). Stop the war in Ukraine! 2/24 Shinjuku anti-war demonstration Against Genocide In Gaza. indybay.org As part of a global day of action on the 2nd year anniversary of the Ukraine war actions are taking place in Japan and throughout the world.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). New UK sanctions targeting Chinese companies over Ukraine crisis are unilateralismÔºöembassy. ecns.cn New UK sanctions targeting Chinese companies over Ukraine crisis are unilateralism that has no basis in international law, and China is firmly opposed to it.

newarab (2024-02-25). Ukraine tripled weapons production last year: minister. newarab.com Kyiv is searching for ways to strengthen its defences against Oleksandr Kamyshin said during a televised conference in Kyiv that 100 state and 400 private…

presstv.ir (2024-02-25). Ukraine says 'losing territory', blames West's delayed weapons delivery. presstv.ir Ukraine complains about West's late delivery of weapons and munitions to Kiev forces.

UCLP (2024-02-25). Travis Base Major Transport Base For Weapons To Israel & Ukraine. indybay.org Travis AFB is the largest military transport base of weapons to Israel and Ukraine. There will be an international day of action on the 2nd anniversary of the war in Ukraine at this base on 2/24/24…

Editor (2024-02-25). Feb 25, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Alessandro Marcello — Adagio Big Picture Conflict: Pepe Escobar & Global Times Observations, by Karl Sanchez Did the USA Lose the Cold War? by Bill Astore Rethinking Ukraine: Putin and the Mystery of National Identity, by Craig Murray MoA: Trump Wants NATO To Be The Same Racket That It Has Always Been Musk: "I Hope Public Is Waking Up"- Border Invasion Sparks Migrant Crime Crisis In Major Cities, by Tyler Durden Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, moral leader of all civilized humanity The World Must Force Peace on Israel, by Gideon Levy This is What Will Happen to Israel in Case of All-Out War…

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