@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

A U.S. strike on Iran could trap the Trump administration in a costly and uncertain conflict, as the religious dictatorship's size and political structure would make quick success unlikely. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/26/world/iran-has-no-maduro/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

U.S. President Donald Trump's shifting narratives and pattern of mission creep mirrors historical cases from Iraq to World War II, showing how leaders adjust justifications to fit actions rather than defining war aims. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/24/world/us-war-mission-creep/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

@Peter_Link@expressional.social avatar Peter_Link , to random

Mexico kills cartel boss, triggering wave of violence; Toddler in Gaza dies waiting for medical evacuation; Huckabee’s explosive interview
https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/mexico-kills-cartel-boss-el-mencho-gaza-toddler-dies-waiting-evacuation-mike-huckabee-tucker-carlson-israel-drop-site-daily

Drop Site Daily
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Feb 23, 2026

Teen killed in Israeli raid as settler violence spreads across nearby towns. continues to weigh strikes. says Tehran is committed to peace. announces further talks with U.S. envoy in Geneva. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee tells Tucker Carlson that has a right to the entire : “It would be fine if they took it all.” policy hurt with young and progressive voters, election review finds. Cuban security presence in shrinks, as escalates its interdiction of oil shipments to . Israeli strikes kill 12 in , leader says it has no option “but resistance.” launches a new phase of attacks on Syrian forces.

Tell Iranian And Cuban Diaspora Warmongers To Shut The Fuck Up ( www.caitlinjohnst.one )

Whenever you say anything online opposing the way the US is preparing for war with Iran or strangling Cuba to death with siege warfare, you’ll always get people whose family comes from the nation in question telling you to be silent and support the US war machine. Their family emigrated at some point because they didn’t like ...

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

Severing Venezuela’s relationship with Cuba is part of Washington’s broader strategy of toppling Havana’s communist-run government. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/22/world/cuban-security-forces-exit-venezuela/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

@Nonilex@masto.ai avatar Nonilex , to random

In Gorsuch’s Homage to , a Subtle Reproach of a Neutered

In his concurrence to the ruling invalidating ’s , Justice Neil M. made a forceful case for the sanctity of the legislative process — & an implicit critique of its current .


https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/us/politics/gorsuch-congress-trump-tariffs.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Nonilex OP ,
@Nonilex@masto.ai avatar

They have not made any major moves to exercise over Trump’s legally questionable moves off the coast of , including the raid on ’s capital that ended in the seizure of Nicolás & his wife, or the continued military campaign against people it accuses of drug smuggling in the & the that has killed >100. As teases an impending military strike against , there is little indication that he has consulted with .

@adachika192@hcommons.social avatar adachika192 , to random

Maduro's First Consular Visit in U.S. Prison Confirmed by [Minister of Interior and Justice Diosdado] Cabello (Cuba Headlines, 2026-02-21)

https://www.cubaheadlines.com/articles/321363

see also https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2026-02-18-u1-e129488-s27061-nid321200-documentos-judiciales-revelan-maduro-cilia-flores

>> former [?] President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have received their initial consular visit following their capture ...

>> Cabello, ... emphasized that the Venezuelan government is consistently working towards the couple's release.

>> The next court hearing for Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores is scheduled for March 26th ...

@tagesschau@ard.social avatar tagesschau , to random German

Amnestiegesetz in Venezuela verabschiedet

In Venezuela könnten hunderte politische Gefangene bald freigelassen werden. Übergangspräsidentin Rodríguez hat ein Amnestiegesetz in Kraft gesetzt - für Oppositionsführerin Machado gilt die neue Regelung allerdings nicht.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/venezuela-amnestiegesetz-gefangene-machado-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

@Peter_Link@expressional.social avatar Peter_Link , to random

US kills 11 in triple vessel strike; Mamdani to control pivotal NYC rent authority; "Voice of Hind Rajab" filmmaker rejects prize in Berlin
https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/united-states-triple-strike-boats-rent-freeze-voice-hind-rajab-rejects-berlin-prize-drop-site-daily

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Feb 18, 2026

As Ramadan begins, Israeli attacks continue across and Israel imposes restrictions on access to Al-Aqsa mosque. Settler attacks, military raids and arrests across the . Chief Israeli ministers push for “emigration” and continued occupation in discussions of the West Bank, Gaza, and Lebanon. sells over $1 billion in and projects expanded production. Palantir relocates headquarters to Miami. facility in Texas accused of destroying children’s letters. judge ends removal case against Columbia student . House Democrats weigh censure vote against Rep. Randy Fine over anti-Muslim remarks. DHS workers say -ordered demolitions are exposing them to asbestos.


@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

With Cuba’s former Venezuelan ally, Nicolas Maduro, facing U.S. charges, Havana confronts a deepening crisis under Trump administration pressure, leaving few allies and stark choices between reform and collapse. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/17/world/cuba-is-home-alone/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

@tagesschau@ard.social avatar tagesschau , to random German

Ratlos unter Fördertürmen - Venezuela wartet auf den Wandel

Die Stadt Maracaibo hat lange von Venezuelas Ölreichtum gelebt. Heute verrotten dort die Anlagen und belasten die Umwelt. Wann der Aufschwung kommt? Ungewiss. Und auch politischer Wandel lässt auf sich warten. Von Marie-Kristin Boese.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/venezuela-oelindustrie-maracaibo-hoffnungen-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

@faab64@freefree.ps avatar faab64 , to random

Rubio: Kidnapping of the Venezuelan leader was based on our national interest!

It doesn't matter if other countries condemn this action

is in a better situation than it was 6 weeks ago.

@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

The U.S. military posture in the Caribbean following the capture of Venezuela's president is costing billions, and though most is covered by defense funding already allocated, combat operations add up on top of that. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/16/world/politics/trump-caribbean-billions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

@adachika192@hcommons.social avatar adachika192 , to Palestine_Group

alert: Venezuelan oil shipped to genocidal Israel through Italy. | BDS Movement (2026-02-12)

https://bdsmovement.net/news/Act-Now-Stop-Venezuelan-Oil-Shipment-Israel
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>> … calls for immediate action to ensure that:
• Venezuelan oil will not reach Israel.
• The tanker Poliegos (IMO 9746621), … showing as next port of call in Sardinia, Italy, is not serviced or allowed to dock.

>> Under the US-imposed export scheme, the oil was reportedly loaded at Venezuela’s Jose terminal, and is scheduled to arrive in the port of Sarroch, Sardinia, on 17 February.

>> Media reports state that the vessel, Poliegos, is carrying one million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil:
• 200,000 barrels are reportedly destined for the refinery in Haifa, owned by Israeli crude oil company Bazan.
• 800,000 barrels will go to the Saras refinery in Sarroch, owned by Swiss-based trading company Vitol.


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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social avatar thejapantimes , to random

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he planned to visit Venezuela and reiterated satisfaction with its interim leader, as his administration authorized five major oil companies to operate in the country. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/14/world/politics/us-waives-venezuela-oil-sanctions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

@JazzyKindaFella@zirk.us avatar JazzyKindaFella , to Palestine
@JazzyKindaFella@zirk.us avatar JazzyKindaFella , to Palestine
@GrumpyOldFart@mastodonapp.uk avatar GrumpyOldFart , to UK Politics

Long read but very well worth it!

“The Chinese Long Game vs. the American Arsonist”

by Karim in BettBeat in BettBeat’s Newsletter on Substack

uk_politics@feddit.uk icon UK Politics
china@lemmygrad.ml icon China

“Does Patience Work Against an Enemy Who Burns Everything You Build?”

https://open.substack.com/pub/bettbeat/p/the-chinese-long-game-vs-the-american

@tagesschau@ard.social avatar tagesschau , to random German

Venezuelas Jugend demonstriert für mehr Freiheit

In Venezuela sitzt das alte Regime fest im Sattel. Aber es gibt Zeichen einer Veränderung. Am "Tag der Jugend" demonstrierten junge Menschen für einen Aufbruch - mutig und ängstlich gleichzeitig. Von Michael Castritius.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/venezuela-proteste-172.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de