NTF-Elcac plasters red-tagging posters against leaders of progressive organizations in Albay schools Those red-tagged included United Church of Christ in the Philippines’ (UCCP) Pastor Rev. Dan Balucio; Bicolana Gabriela Regional Coordinator Nica Ombao; Tarabang Para sa Bicol, Inc. (TABI) executive director Aubrey Verzosa; Tabi staff Sherra Buen; ACT Bicol Union vice president Julius Espadero; Piston Condor leader Ramon Rescovilla; and Tau Gamma Phi-National associate adjudicator Ranny Morada Ugalde.
https://philippinerevolution.nu/angbayan/ntf-elcac-plasters-red-tagging-posters-against-leaders-of-progressive-organizations-in-albay-schools/Myanmar Junta Retakes Sagaing Town With Help of Gold Mining MilitiaThe regime said its forces recaptured the town on Sunday after a four-month counteroffensive, claiming that care was taken to avoid destroying civilian infrastructure. Local reports indicate about half the town has been flattened by junta artillery, drone and air strikes. Resistance groups said two 500lb bombs dropped by a regime fighter jet in December destroyed the town’s market.
https://www.irrawaddy.com/news/war-against-the-junta/myanmar-junta-retakes-sagaing-town-with-help-of-gold-mining-militia.htmlNSW police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac HerzogPolice pepper sprayed protesters and Guardian Australia saw officers on multiple occasions confining protesters to an area in a controversial tactic known as kettling. Videos from the rally showed officers repeatedly punching some protesters and dragging Muslims who were praying. The police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, has apologised only “for any offence that may have been taken” after police dragged away people praying outside town hall.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/13/police-watchdog-to-investigate-alleged-police-brutality-at-sydney-protest-against-isaac-herzog-ntwnfbUS preparing for potential weeks-long military campaign against Iran: ReportThe officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, emphasised that the move could trigger a significant Iranian retaliation, risking a prolonged regional conflict which could be far more serious than previous confrontations. They added, without providing detail, that US strikes would not just target nuclear infrastructure, but also Iranian state and security facilities. US attacks on the country last year primarily targeted nuclear sites.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-preparing-potential-weeks-long-military-campaign-against-iran-amid-ratcheting-tensionsOnsite gunmen force MSF to stop work at Gaza’s Nasser HospitalThe organisation was not able to indicate the armed men’s affiliation, but said its concerns were heightened by previous, deliberate Israeli attacks on health facilities. Israel has decimated the enclave’s health infrastructure and continues to hold captive 95 Palestinian doctors and medical workers, including 80 from Gaza.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/14/gunmen-onsite-force-msf-to-stop-work-at-gazas-nasser-hospitalhttps://archive.ph/1Adt5SDF to reorganize into four brigades under deal with Syrian governmentHe explained that the Hasakah Brigade will cover the areas of Darbasiyah and Sari Kani (Ras al-Ain), while the Qamishli Brigade will be responsible for the areas of Amuda, Qamishli, Tel Brak, and Tel Hamis. Meanwhile, the Derik Brigade will extend from the city of Derik (also known as Malikiya) to Tel Kocher.
https://www.newarab.com/news/sdf-reorganize-four-brigades-under-deal-syrian-govtLeaders gather for 38th African Union summitIts chairman, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is reduced to expressing “deep concern” over the continent’s endless crises, such as the conflicts in Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo and the 10 military coups in Africa since 2020.
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/leaders-gather-38th-african-union-summitMass return to West Kordofan amid UXO and water crisis, four killed in hospital strike in Blue NileAuthorities in West Kordofan report that over 2,300 families have returned to Babnousa in less than two months, even as the town struggles with severe water shortages, a collapsed health system, and the deadly threat of unexploded ordnance (UXO). Rights groups linked to the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N El Hilu) say a Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) drone strike last week on Yabous Hospital in Kurmuk locality, southern Blue Nile state, killed four people, including two children.
https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/mass-return-to-west-kordofan-amid-uxo-and-water-crisis-four-killed-in-hospital-strike-in-blue-nile Kremlin confirms Telegram slowdown On Tuesday Roskomnadzor confirmed restricting the messenger’s operations, stating that the measures would be in place until Telegram comes into compliance with Russian law. On Wednesday, a Moscow court also found Telegram guilty of failing to remove or block access to content banned from distribution in Russia, fining the messenger 10.8 million rubles ($139,757).
https://www.rt.com/russia/632304-russia-telegram-slow-down/https://archive.ph/pRnNlState Council suspends Colombia’s 23.7% minimum wage hikeThe country’s top administrative court additionally gave the Petro administration a week to issue a new “transitional” decree that will be valid until the Council of State permanently rules on legal challenges of the minimum wage hike. In the meantime, employers can maintain the minimum wage set by the government in December of 2024, according to the court.
https://colombiareports.com/state-council-suspends-colombias-23-7-minimum-wage-hike/US lifts key curbs on Venezuelan oil, clearing Repsol and other majors to operateUnder the framework described by the US administration, firms can carry out operations that were previously restricted, including those involving PDVSA and Venezuelan state entities. Restrictions remain, however: transactions tied to actors linked to China, Russia, Iran, Cuba or North Korea are barred, and any new investments would require additional approvals on a case-by-case basis.
https://en.mercopress.com/2026/02/13/us-lifts-key-curbs-on-venezuelan-oil-clearing-repsol-and-other-majors-to-operateFire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba’s fuel crisis deepensA fire broke out at a key fuel processing plant in the Cuban capital Havana, threatening to exacerbate an energy crisis as the country struggles under an oil blockade imposed by the United States. A large plume of smoke was seen rising above Havana Bay from the Nico Lopez refinery on Friday, drawing the attention of the capital’s residents before fading as fire crews fought to bring the situation under control.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/14/fire-at-havana-oil-refinery-as-cubas-fuel-crisis-deepenshttps://archive.ph/85VF9