(2025-02-22). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-02-22). Arab leaders meet to craft counter to Trump's Gaza plan. scmp.com The US president has proposed to 'take over' the Palestinian territory and relocate its over 2 million residents to Egypt and Jordan.
(2025-02-22). Trump ally Bannon's 'Nazi gesture' prompts France far-right leader to cancel US speech. scmp.com Bannon briefly held out a stiff arm at the Conservative Political Action Conference as he called on the audience to 'fight, fight, fight'.
(2025-02-22). Ex-Trump aide's 'Nazi salute' sparks French leader's protest. newarab.com 
Accusations of an apparent Nazi salute by American conservative firebrand and Jordan Bardella, president of France's anti-immigration Bannon, a former…
(2025-02-22). 'Queen of Pop' Madonna takes on 'King' Trump: 'If this is a joke, I'm not laughing'. scmp.com The US superstar was responding to the US president calling himself 'the King' on social media posts.
(2025-02-22). US man found guilty of trying to kill Salman Rushdie. scmp.com Hadi Matar faces up to 25 years in prison for attempted murder after repeatedly stabbing the writer and blinding him in one eye.
(2025-02-22). Canadians think Carney can take on Trump as Liberals narrow gap with Conservatives. scmp.com Multiple surveys show the ex-central banker edging out Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre on ability to handle Trump and US ties.
(2025-02-22). Appel à la France : défendre les libertés civiles en rejoignant l'action devant la Cour de justice de l'Union européenne contre la loi hongroise sur la souveraineté. fidh.org
(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). "Release them now!": Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). Belgian workers march against government's austerity plans. workers.org 
A tidal wave of demonstrations across Belgium on Feb. 13 brought out a multitude of people to protest the government's planned austerity policies, which would be draconian for the multinational working class. Demonstration of 100,000 in Brussels on Feb. 13, 2025, opposing attacks on workers. The banner reads in translation, . . . |
(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). India: NGOs call on the European Union to take action on urgent human rights concerns. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-02-22). EU to suspend Syria banking, energy, transport sanctions. newarab.com 
The European Union will suspend sanctions on Syria's banking, energy and transport sectors Monday, diplomats said, in a bid to help the country's reconstruction after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. | Syria's new leaders have been clamouring for the West to ease sanctions on the country imposed to target Assad's regime during the civil war. | But Europe and other powers have been reluctant to move before clear signals from the new Islamist-led rulers in Damascus that they are serious on having an inclusive transition. | The step due to be greenlit at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels is a formal mov…
(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). The rise of the far right in Europe. aljazeera.com As AfD is polling second in Germany, we look at how the far-right rose to popularity in Europe over the last 25 years.
(2025-02-22). Probe catches rare evidence of massive star evolution. ecns.cn European Space Agency announced on Wednesday that the Einstein Probe satellite has captured a rare X-ray flash from an unusual celestial pair, shedding new light on the interactions and evolution of massive stars.
(2025-02-22). Germany: Europe should pressure Trump to prevent US-Russia alliance. presstv.ir German FM says Europe must put more pressure on the US in order to avoid losing Washington as a partner.
(2025-02-22). US proposes rival UN action on Ukraine, pitting against Europe. newarab.com 
The U.S. on Friday proposed a draft United Nations resolution to mark the third anniversary of U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a bid to broker an end to the war in Ukraine, sparking a rift with
(2025-02-22). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). Right-wing violence in Germany highest since Nazi rule. wsws.org Constant incitement against refugees and migrants, far-right conspiracy theories about "left-wing elites" or the denial of pandemics—in Germany, all of this has been rendered socially acceptable in recent years, promoted by media and government representatives.
(2025-02-22). Fifth anniversary of the Hanau murders in Germany: a bitter assessment. wsws.org In the past few days, tens of thousands in over 100 cities have protested and paid tribute to the nine young people with a migrant background, who were shot dead by the German racist Tobias Rathjen five years ago, on 19 February 2020.
(2025-02-22). Germany's 2025 federal elections: A turning point in post-war German history. wsws.org For the first time since the fall of the Third Reich 80 years ago, there is a real possibility that a party with direct ideological continuity to the Nazis will enter government.
(2025-02-22). Warning strikes in Germany's public transport: Form action committees and join the SGP! wsws.org The warning strikes must be made the starting point for the mobilization of all workers against the incoming government, which is preparing attacks on jobs, wages and social benefits on a scale not seen since the end of the Second World War.
(2025-02-22). Berlin police arrest suspect in stabbing at Holocaust memorial. channelnewsasia.com The attack comes two days before a watershed national election in Germany.
(2025-02-22). N. Ireland first minister to boycott White House over Gaza plan. newarab.com 
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle Political leaders from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of
(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). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,094. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,094th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-22). Chinese, Russian FMs pledge to advance ties. ecns.cn Senior diplomats from China and Russia have reaffirmed the "unshakable foundation" in their bilateral friendship and the high level of mutual trust despite an evolving international landscape.
(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). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: The value of neutrality for humanitarian work. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine in U-turn, predicts deal on minerals soon. scmp.com The US president says Kyiv 'don't have any cards, but they're playing tough', tells Zelensky and Putin to 'get together'.
(2025-02-22). EU weighting new aid package to Ukraine 'to show support' amid rift with US. presstv.ir The new aid package came after the US government held a meeting with Russian officials on the fate of the Ukraine war…
(2025-02-22). Ukraine, US working on economic deal to ensure it works: Zelenskiy. geo.tv 
This handout photograph released by the Ukrainian presidential press service on September 27, 2024 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Republican presidential nominee former US President Donald Trump meeting on September 27, 2024 in New York. — AFPUkraine and US…
(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). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(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). France moves to ban undocumented migrants from marrying. geo.tv 
(2025-02-21). Ukraine's Zelensky calls for strong US ties after Trump brands him a dictator. scmp.com Ukrainian president had a 'productive meeting' with US envoy after exchanging barbs with Donald Trump.
(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). People can spread bird flu to their cats, US study suggests. scmp.com Two house cats died after contracting bird flu in the homes of dairy workers, suggesting a viral change.
(2025-02-21). EU leaders to head to Kyiv, Macron to visit Trump in bid to shore up support for Ukraine. scmp.com UK media reported that Britain and France were pushing ahead with discussions about a European force to secure a peace agreement in Ukraine.
(2025-02-21). Gesi replaces Ioane in Italy team to face France in Six Nations. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Ramos at flyhalf, seven forwards on bench for France v Italy. channelnewsasia.com
(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). French PM under growing pressure over Catholic school abuse claims. scmp.com Bayrou faced accusations that he knew of widespread physical and sexual abuse at a Catholic boarding school that his children attended.
(2025-02-21). Appel à la France : défendre les libertés civiles en rejoignant l'action devant la Cour de justice de l'Union européenne contre la loi hongroise sur la souveraineté. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Police discover drug-smuggling tunnel linking Morocco and Spain. newarab.com 
(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). Turkey's ruling party submits climate change bill to parliament. newarab.com 
The text of the draft law, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with Turkey's commitment to be…
(2025-02-21). Turkey: Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists, "Release them now!". fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Dr Food faces arrest warrant amid drug candy controversy. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Amid allegations of smuggling drugs inside his candy bars, Lebanese influencer George Dib (Best known as Dr Food) was recently barred from entering Lebanon. Lebanese judge Ziad Al-Daghidi issued an arrest warrant for Dr Food adding that if the influencer enters the country's premises he will be arrested on the spot. Dib is being charged with manufacturing, trafficking, and smuggling drugs to Turkey. Dr Food issued arrest warrant amid drug candy controversy: ÿ≠ŸÑŸàŸâ ÿ®ÿߟџÖÿÆÿØÿ&plus…
(2025-02-21). Turkey execs hit with travel ban after govt criticism. newarab.com 
Two top Turkish business lobby executives were barred from travelling abroad after being questioned for hours by a judge over remarks criticising the justice system, state media reported Thursday. | Orhan Turan, who heads the influential TUSIAD business and industry association, was taken to court by police several hours after Istanbul's chief prosecutor said he was being investigated for "seeking to influence a fair trial" and…
(2025-02-21). Smart systems keep water and power flowing in Cyprus. imperial.ac.uk The University of Cyprus, supported by Imperial, is developing innovative systems for monitoring and managing electricity and water networks.
(2025-02-21). Estonia's tech investors take defence into their own hands as Russian threat looms. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Nina Khrushcheva: 'It's Putin and Trump against the world'. aljazeera.com How is a Trump-Putin alliance affecting Europe and Ukraine? Marc Lamont Hill talks to historian Nina Khrushcheva.
(2025-02-21). Trump's Ukraine policy shift signals new phase of US global war. wsws.org No one should be under any illusion that in reopening diplomatic relations with Russia, the Trump administration is seeking peace in Europe, much less the world. Rather, he is seeking a redeployment of military resources from the European theater for use in the domination of the Americas and ultimately focusing on the central target of US military aggression: China.
(2025-02-21). China open to green industry cooperation with Europe. ecns.cn China hopes to expand green industry cooperation with Europe, including the cooperation on electric vehicles, and hopes for an early signing and taking effect of the China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment…
(2025-02-21). In Numbers: How China's private sector is leading tech innovation. ecns.cn The year-on-year growth rate of R&D expenditures for these top 1,000 private enterprises in 2023 was 12.78%, surpassing the growth of 6.54 percent for the global top 1,000 and 7.68 percent for the European Union.
(2025-02-21). Kyrgyzstan girl starts her global business from Yiwu. ecns.cn "I am Mika, from Kyrgyzstan." In front of the camera, Mika introduces herself in fluent Chinese. In 2016, she arrived in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province and enrolled in Yiwu Industrial and Commercial College to study Chinese. Nine years later, Mika has grown into a successful foreign trade entrepreneur. Her business has expanded globally, thanks to the Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe freight trains. Over the past nine years in Yiwu, this young woman has fallen deeply in love with life here.
(2025-02-21). "People have the power to change the course of history": ICRC President at the European Conference, Harvard University. icrc.org 31 January 2025…
(2025-02-21). Full Speech: JD Vance Launches 2nd Attack On Europe In 1 Week | Trump | USA | NATO | Ukraine | Russia. hindustantimes.com US President JD Vance spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbour, Maryland. He launched second attack at the European Union, critcising them for allowing millions of unvetted migrants into their countries. He also claimed that uncontrolled immigration is "the greatest threat" to both the US and Europe. Watch…
(2025-02-21). Full Event: Trump Admin's Final Warning To Europe, Zelensky Amid Putin Meet Plans | Ukraine,Russia,US. hindustantimes.com The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, held a special briefing on February 20 on marking one month of President Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office. Leavitt said the president has already signed 73 executive orders, more than double the number signed by Joe Biden and more than quadruple the number signed by Barack Obama over the same period. Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz also joined the special press briefing.
(2025-02-21). Trump's NSA Reveals More Putin Phone Details Amid US Insults To Zelensky | Mike Waltz | Ukraine,Russia. hindustantimes.com United States National Security Advisor Mike Waltz addressed the media as President Donald Trump completes one month at the Oval Office on February 20. Waltz shed light on US polices on various issues including Russia-Ukraine war, tussle with the European Union and the situation in the Middle East. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-02-21). Elon Musk and J.D. Vance ramp up Romanian election dispute. scmp.com Vance criticises cancellation of Romania election as Musk labels chief judge of top court a 'tyrant'.
(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). Why European leaders are experiencing the final stages of grief as their Ukraine policy is confirmed dead. strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-21). Should we laugh or cry at Europe's self-immolation? strategic-culture.su
(2025-02-21). India: NGOs call on the European Union to take action on urgent human rights concerns. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). EU to suspend Syria banking, energy, transport sanctions. newarab.com The European Union will suspend sanctions on Syria's banking, energy and transport sectors Monday, diplomats said, in a bid to help the country's reconstruction after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. | Syria's new leaders have been clamouring for the West to ease sanctions on the country imposed to target Assad's regime during the civil war. | But Europe and other powers have been reluctant to move before clear signals from the new Islamist-led rulers in Damascus that they are serious on having an inclusive transition. | The step due to be greenlit at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels is a formal mov…
(2025-02-21). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-02-21). The Great Trump Media Robbery. counterpunch.org 
After a month in which President Donald J. Trump allowed Elon Musk to launch a hostile takeover of the U.S. government, dispatched his talking dummy J.D. Vance to implore Europeans to embrace neo-Nazi political parties, cut off U.S. AID to those suffering from Alzheimer's and HIV, and sent his diplomatic eunuchs to Riyadh to pay
(2025-02-21). Alemania a las urnas. radiohc.cu Mientras la Unión Europea se debate en busca de una identidad tras los brutales ataques del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, que le negó cualquier reconocimiento al bloque continental, Alemania se apresta a realizar cruciales elecciones legislativas.
(2025-02-21). Pope Francis still fighting pneumonia after a week in hospital. scmp.com The 88-year-old pontiff was being treated at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on February 14.
(2025-02-21). Europe can afford to defend itself without US but needs more coordination: study. scmp.com Europe needs to spend around €250 billion (US$261.6 billion) annually in defence investments to secure itself without US support.
(2025-02-21). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Wrong, Politico, Climate Change Does Not Threaten the EU's Survival, But Climate Policy Does. wattsupwiththat.com It's shameful that Politico and the German government are downplaying the harm that the unnecessary, unjustified, climate policies which they have supported have had on Europeans. Extreme weather is not getting worse, but the impacts of government overreach and taxation in the name of climate change are.
(2025-02-21). Greek PM: Europe should 'wake up,' reduce reliance on US. presstv.ir Greece has suggested that Europe must set up a defense policy and develop an intrinsic deterrent power to reduce reliance on the United States.
(2025-02-21). Finland, Sweden probe suspected sabotage of undersea telecoms cable. aljazeera.com Finnish operator Cinia said it detected problems on C-Lion1 fibre-optic link connecting Finland and Germany.
(2025-02-21). Uncertainty grows among refugees and migrants as Germany heads to the polls. aljazeera.com Rights groups say migrants and refugees live in an atmosphere of fear amid a far-right resurgence.
(2025-02-21). Debt brake: How this fiscal rule could shape Germany's election. aljazeera.com This mechanism, which has been blamed for a lack of investment, has emerged as an important election issue.
(2025-02-21). Laughter and Fears in Germany. counterpunch.org 
For good people these are times to weep, rage and, above all, to fight back! But sometimes we may allow ourselves a laugh. Such a time arrived this past weekend in Brussels and at the Security Conference in Munich. Though the big shots present were in no laughing mood — but in shock! The reason
(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). Conservative Merz leads Germany's turbulent election race. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). Besigye Charged with Treason, Remanded. plusnews.ug 
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya and Captain Denis Oola on charges of treason and misprison of treason. Prosecutors allege that the charges were committed in various countries including Switzerland, Greece, Kenya and Uganda where they reportedly made meetings and a plot to …
(2025-02-21). N. Ireland first minister to boycott White House over Gaza plan. newarab.com Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle Political leaders from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of
(2025-02-21). Italy regulator probes Stellantis, VW, Tesla and BYD over EV consumer information. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Kazakhstan considers possibility of introducing air taxis. tvbrics.com 
The country will also consider the possibility of implementing the internet on board…
(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). The US Government's Reportedly Shifting Rhetoric Towards Russia-Ukraine Is Significant. pressenza.com
(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). UK foreign secretary questions Russia's 'appetite' for peace at South Africa G20 meeting. scmp.com 'We've not got anywhere near a negotiated settlement,' said David Lammy on Thursday. The Ukraine war's third anniversary is next week.
(2025-02-21). US refusing to co-sponsor UN motion backing Ukraine ahead of war anniversary, diplomats say. scmp.com Draft resolution, which a source said is being sponsored by more than 50 countries, demands Russian withdrawal from Ukraine.
(2025-02-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,093. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,093rd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-02-21). Russia warns of increased NATO threat to its ports. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Grigori Molchanov, warned that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has increased the threat to his country's ports.
(2025-02-21). Russia says Lowering Ukraine's age for conscription will prolong war. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Lowering the age for conscription in Ukraine to 18 will only prolong the conflict and cause more casualties, said the first deputy chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Sergei Rudskoi.
(2025-02-21). Is Bretton Woods over? Are Russia and the US ushering in a Golden Age? thesiriusrepo 
Ken and Paul assess recent developments between the US and Russia and whether this can realistically be seen as a watershed moment in 21st century history.
(2025-02-21). Trump tells Zelensky to secure peace with Russia or risk losing Ukraine. presstv.ir Trump has warned Zelensky to quickly secure a peace deal with Russia or risk losing his country Ukraine.
(2025-02-21). US President Trump's claims about Zelenskyy and Ukraine fact-checked. aljazeera.com Trump is engaged in an escalating war of words with Zelenskyy, but his comments on the Ukraine leader are not accurate.
(2025-02-21). On Cam: Trump's Anger With Zelensky Exploding – Revelation By NSA | Ukraine Has Only 1 Option Now. hindustantimes.com US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz dodged questions when asked if Putin is responsible for the Ukraine war. Waltz instead said that Donald Trump was "very, very frustrated" with Zelensky. He also told the reporters at the White House that Zelensky needs to return to the negotiating table and strike a deal on US access to Ukraine's critical minerals. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-02-21). From Ukraine to DOGE: Here's everything that happened with Trump this week. whyy.org
(2025-02-21). G20 foreign ministers gather amid tensions over trade, Ukraine. newarab.com 
Foreign ministers from The G20 countries, which represent some 85% of global GDP and three quarters of trade, often struggle to see eye to eye, but geopolitical rifts since
(2025-02-21). Musk vows to 'fix' X after polls show high support for Ukraine's Zelenskyy. aljazeera.com Tesla and SpaceX CEO claims his social media platform's fact-checking tool is being 'gamed' by governments and media.
(2025-02-21). Why China should worry as Trump makes nice with Putin over Ukraine. scmp.com The US president seems intent on ending the Ukraine war to focus on issues like China. Washington might hope to turn Moscow against Beijing.
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 …
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 …