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On Day 21 of the US–Israel attack on Iran, the conflict widened dramatically across the Gulf. Israel claimed responsibility for killing IRGC spokesperson General Ali Mohammad Naeini in an overnight strike. Iran retaliated with coordinated assaults on regional energy infrastructure, damaging Israel’s Haifa refinery and striking Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi facility for a second consecutive day, triggering major fires. Drones and missiles also targeted US forces at the UAE’s al-Dhafra airbase. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continued over Tehran amid Persian New Year observances, underscoring a dangerous escalation with expanding geographic reach and increasing risks to global oil supply and regional stability. Meanwhile, four Palestinians were killed in two Israeli attacks targeting gatherings of civilians across Gaza City on Thursday.
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Germany Withdraws Legal Support for Israel in ICJ Gaza Genocide Case
by Quds News Network
Germany will not intervene on Israel’s behalf in the case against it at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, where it is accused of genocide in Gaza, a German Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday in a briefing to reporters, marking a shift from Germany’s position. This marks a shift from Germany’s position in January 2024, shortly after South Africa filed the case, when the former governing center-left coalition said it would support its ally in court and “firmly rejected” the genocide accusations against Israel.
Four Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza City
by Quds News Network
Four Palestinians were killed in two Israeli attacks targeting gatherings of civilians across Gaza City on Thursday, in what marks another violation of the so-called ceasefire amid near-daily attacks. Local sources confirmed that two youths were killed in an Israeli attack targeting a gathering of people in the Tuffah neighborhood, while two others were killed in a separate attack in the Zeitoun neighborhood. There has been a spike in Israeli attacks in the war-torn Strip, particularly since the start of the Israeli-US assault on Iran, despite the ceasefire that took effect in October, which Israel has violated more than 2,070 times by killing hundreds and blocking the entry of much-needed aid.
Satan’s Superpower: The Banality of American Evil
by Satya Sagar
Satya Sagar delivers a searing indictment of US global power, arguing that beneath its self-image as an “angel of light” lies a history of militarism, impunity, and moral evasion. From endless wars and civilian massacres to legal exceptionalism and media complicity, the article exposes what it calls the “banality of American evil.” It probes the deep contradictions between professed democratic values and systemic violence abroad, while questioning the silence within American society. Ultimately, the piece calls for internal reckoning, insisting that only the people of the United States can dismantle the structures of power that sustain this global architecture of domination and injustice.
A Whiff of Stagflation
by Paul Krugman
A “whiff of stagflation” is haunting the U.S. economy as inflation rises, job growth stalls, and geopolitical shocks deepen uncertainty. Paul Krugman argues that while conditions have not yet reached 1970s levels, the warning signs are unmistakable. Surging oil prices linked to conflict in the Persian Gulf, combined with tariff-driven inflation and immigration crackdowns, are tightening the squeeze. Even the Federal Reserve acknowledges policy-induced pressures. Far from being inevitable, this economic drift reflects political choices with global consequences. If current trends persist, today’s “whiff” could become a full-blown crisis with worldwide repercussions.
No Naval Escort for Trump: US Allies and the Strait of Hormuz
by Dr Binoy Kampmark
As conflict in the Gulf deepens, the illusion of a unified Western alliance begins to fracture. Efforts to secure naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz expose growing reluctance among US allies to be drawn into an escalating war they neither initiated nor fully support. While rhetorical backing for Washington and Tel Aviv once flowed freely, material commitment is proving far more fragile. Strategic contradictions, diplomatic unease, and mounting risks now define the landscape. The crisis reveals not strength, but strain within the alliance system—raising urgent questions about power, responsibility, and the limits of military adventurism in an increasingly volatile world.
Australia Joins US-Israeli-imposed Iranian Genocide: Anti-Genocide Global Sanctions Needed
by Dr Gideon Polya
Australia’s deepening involvement in the US–Israel war on Iran raises urgent questions about legality, accountability and global complicity. This article argues that Canberra’s military, intelligence and logistical support—framed as “defensive”—effectively makes it a participant in a widening regional catastrophe already spanning Gaza and Lebanon. Drawing on official statements, expert opinion and international law, it contends that modern warfare blurs lines between support and direct engagement. As civilian tolls mount and geopolitical tensions escalate, the piece calls for renewed global scrutiny and sanctions, warning that silence and political alignment risk normalising large-scale violence and eroding the foundations of international law.
Trump and Hegseth Cannot Define the Truth of the US-Israeli War on Iran
by Dr Ramzy Baroud
Trump’s escalating attacks on the media, echoed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, signal a deeper crisis where power, corporate control, and propaganda converge to shape public perception of war. As US and Israeli narratives dominate coverage of the Iran conflict, truth itself becomes a casualty. With shrinking trust in Western media and near-total consensus within Israeli discourse, dissenting voices are marginalized. In a region already scarred by war, the silencing of honest journalism has deadly consequences. Dr Ramzy Baroud argues that speaking truth is no longer optional—it is a moral imperative in the fight against endless war and manufactured consent.
Trump’s Iran War Betrays His Promise to End “Forever Wars”
by Habib Siddiqui
A powerful open letter challenges President Trump’s escalating war with Iran, exposing a stark betrayal of his pledge to end “forever wars.” Citing internal dissent, global alarm, and rising humanitarian costs, the author argues that U.S. policy has abandoned diplomacy in favor of dangerous militarism aligned with Israel’s agenda. The consequences—economic strain at home and deepening instability abroad—are already visible. Urging a return to restraint, international law, and balanced engagement, the letter warns that continued confrontation risks catastrophic fallout. At stake is not only regional peace, but America’s credibility and moral standing in an increasingly fractured world.
US-Israel-Iran War: Role of Kushner and Witkoff
by Nilofar Suhrawardy
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s behind-the-scenes roles in the US-Israel-Iran war raise troubling questions about influence, accountability, and intent. Were diplomatic talks with Iran merely a façade while war plans advanced? Reports of misleading briefings, lack of nuclear expertise, and private financial interests deepen concerns about conflicts of interest at the highest levels. As the war intensifies with no quick resolution in sight, scrutiny is mounting over whether personal networks and political loyalties steered decisions with global consequences. This analysis probes the opaque power dynamics shaping a conflict that continues to destabilize the Middle East.
Al-Aqsa, Ramadan, and the Struggle for Religious Freedom
by Dr Ranjan Solomon
During Ramadan, a time of prayer and reflection, access to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque remains fraught with restrictions, force, and deepening tensions. Framed as security measures by Israeli authorities, these limitations are widely experienced by Palestinians as violations of religious freedom and dignity. Drawing on international law and human rights principles, this article examines how unequal access, militarization of sacred space, and systemic discrimination challenge the very idea of justice. As global outrage grows, Al-Aqsa stands not only as a site of worship, but as a powerful symbol of the ongoing struggle for rights, equality, and human freedom.
The Nightmare of Fukushima 15 Years Later
by Joshua Frank
Fifteen years after the Fukushima disaster, its shadows still stretch across oceans, ecosystems, and public health debates. Joshua Frank revisits the 2011 catastrophe to expose how a “beyond design-basis” failure revealed the inherent risks of nuclear power—risks still downplayed by governments and industry. From radioactive contamination of marine life to unanswered questions about long-term cancer rates, Fukushima remains an unresolved crisis. Linking past disaster to present nuclear expansion and militarization, the article warns that so-called “peaceful” atomic energy carries dangers as grave as nuclear weapons—and that the next catastrophe may already be looming.
India Embracing Nuclear Subordination
by Jacob Levich
India’s nuclear turn is increasingly shaped by corporate ambition—and the Adani Group stands at its center. With massive investments in AI-driven data centres and a new entry into nuclear power, Adani’s expansion aligns closely with U.S.-led nuclear deals that dilute safety and liability norms. Marketed as “clean energy” for a digital future, this push risks subordinating public welfare to private profit. As liability protections shield suppliers and corporations, the burden of potential disasters may fall on ordinary people. Is India’s nuclear future being designed for development—or for corporate and geopolitical interests?
Urinal and garbage on display in corporate-controlled art galleries
by Vidyadhar Date
Art or fraud? From Marcel Duchamp’s urinal to contemporary gallery exhibits, Vidyadhar Date questions how corporate influence shapes what is celebrated as “art.” Reflecting on a recent show by Navjot Altaf in Mumbai, he finds hollow aesthetics replacing meaningful engagement with waste, labor, and urban life. Contrasting this with Nek Chand’s transformative use of discarded materials, the piece critiques the commodification of art and the silence around real polluters like cars. Are galleries amplifying creativity—or marketing emptiness dressed as critical expression?
PUCL Calls 2026 Transgender Rights Amendment Bill Unconstitutional, Demands Immediate Withdrawal
by People's Union For Civil Liberties
PUCL has strongly condemned the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 as unconstitutional, warning that it dismantles hard-won protections secured under the 2019 Act and the NALSA judgment. The proposed changes narrow the definition of transgender identity, remove the right to self-identification, and introduce medical and bureaucratic barriers to recognition. PUCL also cautions that new penal provisions could criminalise support systems and chosen families. Calling the Bill regressive and exclusionary, the organisation argues it reflects a broader assault on fundamental rights and diversity, and demands its immediate withdrawal in solidarity with the transgender community.
Democracy in Practice and the Imperatives of Adequacy
by Ashish Singh
Democracy is often judged against ideals it can rarely meet. Ashish Singh argues for a more grounded lens: “good enough governance.” In unequal, complex societies, legitimacy rests not on perfection but on adequacy—basic rights, functioning institutions, and responsive systems shaped through constant public contestation. Drawing on India and African democracies, the article shows how citizens negotiate what counts as acceptable governance amid power imbalances and systemic limits. Yet adequacy is not complacency; it must remain dynamic, accountable, and open to change. Democracy survives not by achieving perfection, but by sustaining trust, adapting to pressures, and enabling continuous struggle for deeper justice and inclusion.
Muslim Leaders Denounce Electoral Roll Revision as Tool of Exclusion, Warn of Democratic Erosion
by Arun Srivastava
India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is facing mounting resistance from Muslim clerics and community leaders, who warn it could become a backdoor mechanism for disenfranchisement. What began as an administrative exercise is now widely seen as part of a broader project to marginalize vulnerable populations, especially Bengali-speaking Muslims. With reports of disproportionate scrutiny, documentation hurdles, and rising fear, the process is reshaping political alignments and deepening distrust in institutions. As calls for protest grow, the controversy raises urgent questions about citizenship, electoral integrity, and the future of democratic inclusion in India.
A Decade of Quiet Service: How a Small-Town Initiative Nurtures Unity and Care for the Marginalised
by Bharat Dogra
In an era of deepening social divisions, a small-town initiative in Bundelkhand offers a quietly powerful alternative. The Mukund Foundation in Mahoba has spent a decade fostering communal harmony, supporting vulnerable families, and preserving shared cultural heritage across religious lines. From festival solidarity and drought relief to education, healthcare, and local history, its work shows how sustained, non-confrontational social action can build trust and resilience. At a time when public life is increasingly polarized, this modest yet consistent effort demonstrates the enduring strength of collective care, continuity, and grassroots unity—pointing to a path rarely highlighted but urgently needed.
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