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🏝️ isleño. canary islander. international affairs. commons. post/de/anti-colonial. anti-racism. Free Palestine. 🗣️ views are strictly mine.

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The squeeze that Donald Trump has put on Panama is more relevant for the rest of the Americas than his Venezuelan raid or ominous threats over Greenland’s sovereignty. Small countries are vulnerable
The Panama Canal is a hinge point in Donald Trump’s new order
A recent Panamanian supreme-court ruling shows how the “Donroe doctrine” really works
econ.st
February 6, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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The Department of Homeland Security said it is seeking to deport a 5-year-old Ecuadorean boy, Liam Conejo Ramos, who was detained in Minnesota last month. Liam and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, both entered the U.S. legally as asylum applicants reut.rs/3ZW4EDu
February 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Saudi Arabia is increasingly at odds with the UAE and Israel, a rift paradoxically shaped by the desire to avoid conflict. @alamer.bsky.social explores the history of Saudi regional policy to the present:
Saudi Arabia’s Break With Interventionism
The kingdom’s recent ‘zero-conflict’ approach to its neighbors follows decades of shifting alliances that failed to bring stability
newlinesmag.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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#OtD 6 Feb 1921 France's colonial govt began construction of the Congo-Ocean Railway in what is now the Republic of the Congo. At least 14,000 people died making it and it was used to transport goods like rubber stolen inland to be shipped to Europe stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/7969...
February 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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With Jeff Bezos's dismantling of the Washington Post and Amazon's extensive ICE and DoD profiteering, it's imperative to understand precisely how both have openly become instruments of authoritarianism
How Jeff Bezos and Amazon became instruments of authoritarianism
And how to stop them
www.bloodinthemachine.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Welcome to Eurosky @xanlopez.xyz, great to have you on board! 🥳
Hi from @eurosky.social 👋

My data is now hosted in 🇪🇺, managed by a non-profit (@modalfoundation.eurosky.social) and governed by European law.
February 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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The daughter of South Africa’s former leader has been accused of luring men to fight for Russia. Here’s what we know
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/05/a...
The daughter of South Africa’s former leader has been accused of luring people to fight for Russia. Here’s what we know | CNN
Family ties may become strained for former South African President Jacob Zuma after his eldest daughter accused her half-sister of deceiving 17 men – half of whom are reportedly relatives – into fight...
edition.cnn.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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"Black history did not begin in bondage. Bondage began in the middle of Black history. From Timbuktu manuscripts to Benin bronzes, the legacy was already legendary. Honor the empires before the interruption. Our roots run deep. 🌿 #BlackExcellence"
February 6, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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This is honestly quite hilarious to read as an African, sir! When has “human life” ever been more the organizing principle for global politics? Do you mean White life? I'm sure that Black and Brown people would disagree.
Grigory Yavlinsky warns that the postwar order is collapsing and that human life is no longer the organizing principle of global politics.
https://bit.ly/4ahwNdc
“We Are All Passengers on the Titanic”
An interview with Grigory Yavlinsky.
bit.ly
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
“The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide strike following an agreement with the federal government to implement overdue salary adjustments and other outstanding demands.”
February 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM
128 murders, extrajudicial killings.
February 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Aquesta setmana de normalitat ferroviària el retard mitjà ha estat de 31 minuts, amb un màxim de 49 minuts dijous.
La cosa mes odiosa, més que arribar tard i que robin el temps, és no poder-te refiar que la canalla pugui viatjar en transport públic de manera autònoma i segura.
February 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Clearly upholding basic rights & rule of law has become revolutionary.
Mamdani announces a new executive order protecting New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement," including requiring ICE to have a judicial warrant to enter NYC property
February 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Mamdani announces a new executive order protecting New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement," including requiring ICE to have a judicial warrant to enter NYC property
February 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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This week's news roundup from Palestine, Israel and MENA:

ridaaburass.com/z_ridaaburas...
2026-02-06 - Rida Abu Rass
News from Israel, Palestine, and MENA: February 6, 2026
ridaaburass.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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🇺🇳 The West Bank, as of 5 February 2026. #Palestine www.ochaopt.org/content/huma...
February 6, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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NEW: Iranian FM says US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman 'a good start'

Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, said the two sides agreed to continue talks but would first consult with their capitals.

www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
Iranian FM says US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman 'a good start'
Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, said the two sides agreed to continue talks but would first consult with their capitals.
www.al-monitor.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Sánchez está usando las armas del enemigo: Citar mal al Quijote.
February 6, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Breaking: EU Commission finds TikTok in breach of the digital services act over its "addictive design"

Bytedance-owned app could face fine of up to 6% of global revenue if it doesn't fix addicitive properties like infinite scroll, autoplay, recommender systems
February 6, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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A 12 años de la matanza de #Tarajal nos sumamos al reclamo de Verdad, justicia, reparación y garantías de no repetición. 

#tarajalnuncamas #tarajalnoolvidamos 
#fronterasur

Y dejamos algunas lecturas que consideramos son imprescindibles a la hora de entender las fronteras.
February 6, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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von der Leyen postponing planned trip to Australia this month as negotiations on a trade deal struggle to reach an agreement

scoop from @andybounds.bsky.social @financialtimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Efectivamente. Lo nocivo aquí es el capitalismo de plataforma, las decisiones que toman sus propietarios fascistoides, y cómo capturan no sólo nuestra atención sino las redes que tejemos (hasta el punto de que a la mayoría le cuesta cerrar sus cuentas y cambiarse a otras más abiertas).
La idea de que las redes sociales son perjudiciales es una construcción puramente politica. Es como decir que los medios de comunicación lo son. O los foros. O la Televisión o los videojuegos.

En vez de analizar qué elementos tienen que son perjudiciales y atacar eso, e construye un objeto cerrado
February 6, 2026 at 8:40 AM
My take: because of pressure from social movements (organised migrants started the initiative to regularise) and the left (parties to the left of PM's party, needed to sustain the government in a highly fragmented parliament).
Why Spain is breaking the mold in Europe -
choosing regularisation instead of MAGA mass deportations!!

Two reasons: morality & pragmatism.

🙏Spain showing us another, better way is possible www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/o...
Opinion | I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:07 AM
🇺🇳 The West Bank, as of 5 February 2026. #Palestine www.ochaopt.org/content/huma...
February 6, 2026 at 7:35 AM