The Tel Aviv torture trail: Israel's role in the Abu Ghraib scandal (thecradle.co)
Israel’s documented torture and abuse of Palestinians may evoke comparisons to US tactics employed during the Iraqi occupation, but a closer look reveals their distinct origins rooted in the Zionist entity.
Gaza war: both sides are reporting sexual violence committed by their enemy – but these crimes are hard to investigate (theconversation.com)
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China steps up grey-zone warfare to exhaust Taiwan, defence report says (www.reuters.com)
Shin Bet finds that Gazans working legally in Israel before Oct. 7 did not provide intel to Hamas (www.timesofisrael.com)
After a months-long investigation, the Shin Bet has concluded that Palestinians who entered Israel from Gaza for work prior to the October 7 Hamas terror assault did not provide Hamas with intelligence information that would assist with the assault, Channel 12 reports....
Two killed in Houthi missile attack on cargo ship - US officials (www.bbc.com)
Russia/Ukraine War: Russia Government Snubs West and The ICC arrest warrants for Putin... (shorturl.at)
US blocks Algeria condemnation of Gaza aid massacre at UN (www.newarab.com)
The United States has blocked Algeria’s request to the UN Security Council demanding the body to issue a statement blaming the Israeli army for the massacre carried out in northern Gaza on Thursday, killing over 100 Palestinians....
China Seek efforts to build confidence in its slowing economy and salvage property.. (central24.online)
Copa 71: Film shows record-breaking women's World Cup (www.bbc.com)
In 1971, an unofficial women’s football World Cup attracted crowds of more than 100,000, but was quickly erased from history. Now a new film tells the remarkable story of the tournament, and the disappointment that followed....
Trudeau's Toronto event with Italy PM Meloni cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protest (www.cbc.ca)
Lithuanian FM echoes Macron on sending troops to Ukraine: ‘No option can be rejected’ (www.lrt.lt)
If Putin isn't stopped 'whatever happens next is Europe's problem at large,' Lithuanian PM says (www.businessinsider.com)
Turkey's Feb exports to Russia down 34% from year earlier (www.reuters.com)
ANKARA, March 2 (Reuters) - Turkey’s exports to Russia in February fell 33% year on year to $670 million, trade ministry data showed on Saturday.
Ecuador asks to enter Mexico embassy, arrest former Ecuador VP (www.reuters.com)
QUITO/MEXICO CITY, March 1 (Reuters) - Ecuador has requested Mexico’s permission to enter that country’s embassy in Quito and arrest former Ecuadorean Vice-President Jorge Glas, the Ecuadorean Foreign Ministry said on Friday....
VIDEO || BREAKING: Explosion at power substation supplying defence facilities in Russia's Yekaterinburg (youtu.be)
An explosion occurred on the night of 1-2 March at the Kalininskaya power substation, which supplies power to three defence facilities, in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg…
George Galloway Wins British Parliament Seat in Landslide After Pro-Palestinian Campaign (www.commondreams.org)
Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes as Imran Khan’s followers protests vote count (apnews.com)
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s National Assembly swore in newly elected members of parliament on Thursday in a chaotic scene as allies of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan shouted and protested what they claim was a rigged election....
Fresh from a deadly cholera outbreak, Zambia declares drought a national emergency (apnews.com)
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema Thursday declared the country’s debilitating drought a national disaster and emergency, saying it has devastated food production and electricity generation as the nation battles to recover from a recent deadly cholera outbreak....
Iran's Pars 1 satellite enters space after Russian launch (www.reuters.com)
US opens probe into Israeli Iron Dome parts maker (thecradle.co)
Authorities in Washington say grants received by the Israeli firm constitute a ‘prohibited government subsidy’
Differences over Ukraine clear as Polish, Hungarian, Czech and Slovak PMs meet (notesfrompoland.com)
The Amazon has a 286% increase in fires in February (brazil.postsen.com)
The Amazon recorded a 286% increase in fires in February this year, compared to the same period in 2023. The data is in the Monitoring of Active Fires of the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe) and was updated until last Sunday (25)....
How Ukraine Overcame Russia’s Grain Blockade (www.cfr.org)
Where will the World Economy go in 2024? (connectionsgame.io)
It is predicted that 2024 will be a difficult year for the whole world.