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Spain remains major transit port for arms shipments to Israel
Jerusalem Christians launch ‘existential’ campaign to delay crippling Israeli taxes
Euro-Med Monitor reveals details of Israeli army’s execution of elderly Palestinian couple after it used them as human shields
Gaza Accuses Red Cross of Double Standards in Handling Prisoners’ Bodies
Israel Holds Bodies of Over 612 Palestinian Martyrs
Human Rights Observatory: Participation of "Israeli" weapons in exhibitions in Emirates direct support for "Tel Aviv"
Israeli Media Airs Footage of Detained, Intimidated Doctor Abu Safiya Amid Concerns of Coercion
Dozens of Israeli settlers storm Sebastia archaeological site
Palestinian church leaders urge global action for justice amid ongoing Gaza crisis
Israeli settlers escalate attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank
Enemy shoots Palestinian child in Ramallah
Van drives into pro-Palestine protesters outside Cardiff University in Wales
West Bank: Occupation arrests 30 citizens, including children
Settlers plow citizens' lands planted with winter crops in Masafer Yatta
Arab leaders meet in Riyadh to counter Trump’s Gaza takeover plan
Egypt, Spain leaders agree on Gaza reconstruction
Carrefour’s Net Profits Plummet by More than Half, Impacted by Boycott over Gaza
Kuwait calls for action against Israel’s violations of UN Charter
UAE president meets Rubio, rejects Trump's plan to displace Gazans
ADL’s Stats Twist Israel’s Critics Into Antisemites
Analysts to Al-Jazeera: Tel Aviv Explosions ‘May Be Fabricated’
European Central Bank posts a record loss of billions
Major US trader StoneX bought illicit gold from the Amazon rainforest
Bankers roll in cash as pensioners freeze and children forced to go hungry
Trump is Colonial Face of American Truth
3 oil tankers damaged by explosions in Mediterranean: Reuters
Bolsonaro to Learn That No One Is Above the Law: Lula Da Silva
'Nothing but a lie': Chinese Embassy refutes US official's claim to 'protect Panama Canal from China's control'
Western reps ask Georgia to open 'second front' against Russia — Georgian politician
BRICS+
Viable surrogate
US Snub to South Africa’s G-20 May Be Gift to BRICS Nations
Analysts say Trump’s bid to weaken Brics will fail as US influence declines
Beyond bilateral
Iran's crude oil exports to China surges despite US sanctions
Kazakhstan and Iran strengthen trade ties with US$92.8 million in new agreements
India-Russia trade via International North-South Transport Corridor doubles in 2024
China's multilateralism policy challenges U.S. 'America First' doctrine
China, Malawi to strengthen relations
New partnership deals signed at China-Swiss investment cooperation exchange
Russia opens educational programs in Ethiopia
SCO
Iran SCO membership to strengthen ties in various fields
De-dollarization
China's central bank to promote cross-border RMB use
Iran, Afghanistan ink MoU to expand monetary-banking coop.
China
China remains highly attractive to foreign investment, number of foreign-funded enterprises still rising: MOFCOM
Xizang's foreign trade hits $1.74 billion in 2024
G20 foreign ministers meet amid complicated intl situation, US absence
Foreign investment in China's manufacturing sector exceeds 220 bln yuan in 2024
China Says 'Doing Its Best' to Push for Tariff Negotiations with EU
China ranks 2nd in global soft power index
200 Chinese fraud suspects repatriated to Nanjing from Myanmar via Thailand, marking milestone in multinational crackdown
Russia – Ukraine
Military Situation in Ukraine On February 20, 2025 (Map Update)
Russian FSB thwarts Ukrainian terrorist attack in Saratov
British PM to present plan to Trump for deploying 30,000 European peacekeepers in Ukraine: Telegraph
Rand Paul says US spent $5 mln on influencers in Ukraine
Iran
NIORDC announces five mega technology projects
Iran Rejects IAEA's Chief Remarks as Unreliable, Unprofessional
Palestine - Israel
Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli captives
Zionist enemy withdrawal from Netzarim axis is defeat declaration
Hamas is Ready to Free All Hostages
Benjamin Netanyahu 'is a terrible man, a serial liar': Israeli media
Israel police investigate former chief rabbi for ‘indecent act’ with minor
Syria
Military Situation In Syria On February 20, 2025 (Map Update)
Minister of Economy, EU Commission delegation discuss lifting all sanctions on Syria
Yemen
People of Al-Dhale' provide financial support to missile force, air force, and naval forces
Lebanon
People in Lebanon Prepare For Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's Funeral
Southern Lebanon residents overjoyed as they return home
Venezuela
Maduro Presents Constitutional Reforms Package to Amplify Democracy and Chart ‘Sustainable’ Economic Course
Colombian Armed Group Destroys Toll Booth on Border With Venezuela
Venezuela Focuses on Communal Governance and Economic Revitalization During Government Workshop
World
Argentina’s Senate Approves Historic “Trial in Absentia” Law to Prosecute Serious Crimes Without Defendants Present
India: Whistleblower's Murder Sparks Political Turmoil in Telangana
France hands over only military base to Cote d'Ivoire
Niger: Commision recommends 5-year transition period to civilian rule
Western military buildup signals attack preparation: Belarus
Video: Red Cross buries 18 bodies in mass grave amid Bukavu clashes
Yoon to become South Korea's first sitting leader on criminal trial
UK: Centrica profited more than £300 per household since energy crisis hit
Milei Privatizes Argentina’s Largest Bank
Somali Government Reports Death of Over 130 Al Shabab Militants in Military Operation
HMRC urged to investigate Rachel Reeves’ bank expenses
US
Newly Named FBI Director Kash Patel Suggests Federal Workers Who Disagree With the President Should Be 'Put in Jail' in Resurfaced Clip
DOGE’s Millions: As Musk and Trump Gut Government, Their Ax-Cutting Agency Gets Cash Infusion
Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say
Trump official calls Social Security ‘wrong’ as administration lays groundwork for massive cuts
The World’s Richest People Look Out for Each Other: Jeff Bezos's WaPo won't run ad critical of Elon Musk
Trump Administration Tells Pentagon to Slash Budget
DOGE Said It Cut $232 Million From Social Security Budget. It Was Only About Half a Million.
Musk Is Lying About Waste and Fraud in Social Security to Have an Excuse to Kill It
US Senator Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: DOGE's FDIC firings put banking system at risk
Judge rules against union bid to block mass federal layoffs by Trump
DOGE cuts nearly half of unit overseeing autonomous vehicles safety, report says
Democrats sound alarm over ‘indiscriminate’ Pentagon cuts
Vegan - Animal Rights
2 'exclusively indoor' cats in Michigan caught bird flu, potentially from their owners
Man on carnivore diet has cholesterol of 1,000, sees shocking symptom appear on hands
Russia - In the Sakhalin region, a mutation of bird flu virus was found
‘Silent killing machines’: How water canals threaten wildlife across the globe
Mice seen giving 'first aid' to unconscious companions
Train collides with elephants in Sri Lanka, causing derailment and animal fatalities
Plant-Based Eating Helps Reduce Grocery Costs According to New Study
----Recipes
28 easy vegan air fryer recipes for healthy dinners, desserts, and snacks
15 Savory High-Protein Vegan Meals with Oats
Eco
Scientists call for efforts to protect habitats of critically endangered shark species
Indian scientists design 31.16%-efficient 2D-3D perovskite solar cell
Chinese scientists participate in Fukushima water sampling under IAEA's organization: China's FM
Reefs facing new coral bleaching crisis
In photos: Birds and animals in Iran's Sirik Bay
Sea otters have a favorite rock that they keep in a fur pocker under their arms. They have a clever reason for it
Taranaki Maunga, New Zealand mountain, declared a ‘legal person’
Rare Deep-Sea “Doomsday Fish” Washed Ashore and People Are Convinced It’s a Bad Omen
Documents, satellite data expose ongoing pollution near TotalEnergies’ Republic of Congo oil terminal
Places on Earth Too Hot For Humans Will Triple This Century, Scientists Warn
Tehran's first batch of electric vehicles unveiled
Turtles change nesting patterns in response to climate change
Volcano in Ethiopia is releasing unusually large plumes of methane
----Eco-China
Scenery of Ruhe waterfall in NW China's Ningxia
Major finding made in catalytic H2 production
More EV charging spots relieve range anxiety
Plum flowers in tea garden add colors to Spring
Technology
Meta approves plan for bigger executives bonuses following 5% layoffs
Donald Trump Is Turning CISA Into The Embodiment Of His Election Conspiracy Theories
Sweden to arm police with digital tools in anti-gang crackdown
US minerals company says crooks broke into email and helped themselves to $500K
TikTok lays off global staff as part of restructuring — Reuters
Canada to build a 185-mph inter-city rail network
Researchers 3D print high-performance, sustainable thermoelectric materials
----China Tech
Ant Group enters AI robotics sector to build China’s humanoid workforce
Foreign investors eye AI, robotics opportunities in China
Chinese scenic spots deploy exoskeleton robots to assist tourists, with large-scale robot rollout expected soon
PLA deploys UAVs, robotic dogs, explosive ordnance disposal robots in NBC defense drill
China's Guizhou boosts educational travel for science with FAST
Chinese-made gaming GPUs get up to 120% FPS boost — new drivers and stability fixes for MTT S80 and S70 cards
What does the outside world see in Huawei's overseas 'breakthrough'?: Global Times editorial
China builds world’s most powerful spy camera
China’s “Lynx” robot tackles off-road terrain like it was born for adventure
Tech firms enhance efforts to draw AI talent
China completes drilling of Asia's deepest vertical well
China's Tianwen-2 mission probe arrives at launch center, set for asteroid sample return mission in first half of year
Science
Decapitated woman found in Irish bog is 2,000-year-old ritual sacrifice
A Fiery New Island Is Rising From the Ocean – And Scientists Are Watching
New paleofish species discovered in Southwest China's Yunnan Province
DESI Discovers 2,800 New Black Holes
Art - Culture
Vivid Wall Paintings Unearthed at a 2,500-Year-Old Etruscan Necropolis in Italy
10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Matisse
The Architectural History of the Louvre: 800 Years in Three Minutes
Health
Researchers Describe Rare Syndrome After COVID Vaccine
Trump’s 25% tariffs to hit Indian drug makers, increase costs for consumers
Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever
Irish are living longer, better with healthcare workforce expansion, says new report
China launches its first AI model for rare disease diagnosis
Hospitals hit by ‘storm of horrible bug’ as infections hit highest level ever recorded
New Five-Type Index Provides Doctors Guide for Long COVID
Common Mushroom Fiber May Protect Against Flu, Study Finds
WHO chief urges donors to contribute to $262.3M appeal for health assistance to Sudanese people
Censorship
FEMA Allocated $2.6M for “War on Misinformation” Contract in 2023
‘Battle for the truth’: Pro-Israel bias inside UK newsrooms revealed
Criminalising dissent against 7 October narrative, Israel takes another turn towards authoritarianism
Prominent Canadian activist and author arrested for pro-Palestinian activism
Junge Welt denounces ‘grotesque and dangerous’ intimidation of Palestine rapporteur Albanese on Germany trip
Ireland’s Election “Misinformation” Censorship Law Delayed Amid Opposition
Privacy
California privacy regulator seeks to fine Florida data broker after huge breach of Social Security numbers
New Google ad tracking policy a ‘Pandora’s box’ for privacy, experts warn
The US privacy nightmare? What's changed after 30 days of President Trump's new administration
11 lawsuits challenging DOGE focus on data access and privacy
Positive News
Egypt sends first shipment of mobile homes to Gaza under ceasefire deal
Chinese doctors to provide free surgeries for 600 cataract patients in Zimbabwe
Indonesia says Javan leopard conservation can boost local economy through ecotourism
Vegan deli owner offers free food to the needy



Photos of the Week


Gaza


Palestinians gather near a fire next to the rubble of destroyed buildings at Jabalia refugee camp.



Palestinians sit amidst the rubble of buildings destroyed in an Israeli offensive, in Rafah.



Palestinians sit next to a fire among the rubble of buildings destroyed during the Israeli offensive at Jabalia refugee camp.



People walk amid the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive in Jabalia.



A Palestinian girl looks out from the ruins of her family's destroyed house at Jabalia refugee camp.



A freed Palestinian prisoner holds a child after being released by Israel in Khan Younis.



A drone view shows Palestinian resistance soldiers gathering near the coffins during the handover of deceased hostages Oded Lifschitz, Shiri Bibas and her two children Kfir and Ariel Bibas, to the Red Cross, in Khan Younis.



Iair Horn, a hostage held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, is escorted by Hamas as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis.



Hamas keeping guard in Khan Younis




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Lebanon - Women pray next to the rubble of destroyed houses near the village of Adaisseh.



Lebanon - Manar Feres, who returned to Kfar Kila following Israeli troop withdrawal, sits on the rubble of her damaged home.



US - People start marching along the street as they participate in a National Day of Protest againt Trump and Musk on Presidents' Day in New York City.



Yemen - A farmer stands near pumpkins on display on the side of a road near Sanaa.



Iraq - A cattle egret strikes a timeless pose on a water buffalo near the meeting of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Basra.



Syria - Columns in the ancient city of Palmyra



Bangladesh - Workers gently rub their hands on onion flowers for pollination at a farm, in Faridpur.



Czech Republic - A participant jumps on vintage skis during an historical ski race in the northern Bohemian town of Smrzovka.



Afghanistan – A vendor carries plastic cans on a rickshaw in Maidan Wardak Province.



Argentina - A man is detained during a demonstration against President Javier Milei's adjustment policies, in Buenos Aires.



Greenland - The northern lights appear over homes in Nuuk.



Pakistan - Rangers at the Margalla Wildlife Rescue Center in Islamabad prepare to feed Neelo and Sultan, leopard cubs whose mother was killed. Leopard killings are soaring in Pakistan. Researchers from the World Wildlife Fund are warning of a drastic population decline.



India - An Olive Ridley turtle lays eggs as the mass nesting of the turtles begins on Rushikulya beach in Ganjam district in the eastern state of Odisha.



Columbia - A person holds lit candles in the shape of dogs during a day in honour of Angel, a dog who suffered animal abuse and inspired the bill against animal abuse, which calls for animal abusers to pay criminal charges for the damages inflicted on animals as recognized by the Colombian Constitution, in Bogota.



China - Photographers capture sweet moments for newlyweds at Love Island Park in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, on Valentine's Day. Many couples registered their marriages at the marriage registration office on the island and hired photographers to document the happy occasion.



Democratic Republic of the Congo – A woman holds flowers she received on Valentine's Day in Goma.



China - Tourists take a cruise ship to visit Qutang Gorge, one of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, in Fengjie County, Chongqing Municipality.



Kenya - Ol Pejeta ranger and head caregiver Zacharia Mutai caresses one of the last two norhtern white rhinos in the world in Laikia County.




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Documentary


Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River's Legacy Forests


Watch the inspiring story of how a community in Washington state stopped a timber sale along the Elwha River.

Learn about the global importance of Pacific Northwest temperate rainforests to mitigate climate change and witness the interconnected web of life upon which salmon, orcas, rivers, forests, and humans all depend.