(2024-02-05). India's first astronaut mission to space is scheduled for 2025. tvbrics.com 
India will send a robot astronaut into space this year…
(2024-02-05). White House Walks Back False Claim That It Notified Iraq Before Launching Airstrikes. news.antiwar.com The White House has walked back a false claim it made about the US notifying the Iraq government before launching a series of airstrikes across eastern Syria and western Iraq on Friday. White House National Security Council spokesman claimed on Friday that the US did inform the Iraqi government, the US's supposed ally in the …
(2024-02-05). Sri Lankan health unions end two-day strike, claiming "positive response" by government. wsws.org Last week's national walkout is a part of a rising wave of strikes and protests over Colombo's International Monetary Fund-dictated attacks on jobs, wages, working conditions and democratic rights.
(2024-02-05). Six US-Backed Kurdish Fighters Killed in Drone Attack on US Base in Syria. news.antiwar.com At least six members of the US-backed Kurdish-led SDF were killed in a drone attack that hit a US base in eastern Syria late Sunday night as regional tensions continue to escalate. The drone targeted a base at the US-occupied al-Omar oil field in eastern Syria's Deir Ezzor province. The SDF said, "Six of our …
(2024-02-05). Amrus Natalsya: The last, farewell and thank you. peoplesdispatch.org Legendary Indonesian artist Amrus Natalsya passed away at the age of 90 on January 31, 2024, at 7: 30 pm. The artist, who came of age just as his country emerged from colonialism, leaves behind nearly seven decades of creative work. His work bore witness to the tumultuous history of Indonesia's independence and unfinished revolution, and the long-held aspirations of the Indonesian people. | Amrus was born on October 21, 1933, in the North Sumatran town of Natal (from which his name "Natalsya" was taken). In 1954, after graduating high school, he entered the Academy of Fine Arts of Indonesia in Yogyakarta and began…
(2024-02-05). Messi's absence in friendly infuriates Hong Kong fans. independent.co.ug 
HONG KONG | Xinhua | Lionel Messi's failure to take to the field in a Sunday friendly between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong League XI infuriated fans at the Hong Kong Stadium. The stadium was fully packed with about 40,000 fans, many of whom were eager to watch Messi play, but both the Argentinian …
(2024-02-05). Jordanian travels 3000 km on his motorcycle for Umrah. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Omar Al-Zahimat, a Jordanian, rode his motorcycle all the way to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, Islam's religious pilgrimage. Despite no support from fellow cyclists in Jordan, Al-Zahimat's passion for motorcycles and travel allowed him to successfully plan and complete this journey of his.Working at a Jordanian government department and being a father of five children, Al-Zahimat bought his motorcycle in 2018 to explore Jordan. Later, he decided to take it a step further and put his riding skills to the test by traveling to the Holy Land to perform Umrah rituals.Jordanian travels 30…
(2024-02-05). Denel showcases top products in Saudi Arabia. sanews.gov.za Denel showcases top products in Saudi Arabia | Denel will showcase several of its top products in the fields of missile technology, air defence systems, precision-guided munitions, artillery systems and unmanned aerial vehicle systems at the World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia this week. | The World Defence Show, held from 4 – 8 February, attracts the world's top aerospace and defence manufacturers and is also attended by decision-makers, industry analysts and media from across the globe. | "This is an opportunity for Denel to demonstrate that we still design, manufacture and deliver high-technology products that…
(2024-02-05). Qatar's Gaza War Mediation May be a "Double-edged Sword:" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-05). Qatar PM warns of disaster in Gaza if UNRWA funding stops. newarab.com 
(2024-02-05). Hundreds of Thousands in Türkiye and Syria Still Homeless One Year after Deadly Earthquake. youtube.com
(2024-02-05). Jordan makes Asian Cup semi-final, dedicates wins to Gaza. newarab.com 
Jordan is dedicating its wins at the Jordan advanced to the semi-finals by beating Tajikistan 1-0 Friday, ending the Central Asian team's dream run at the tournament. | Speaking to The New Arab's Arabic-sister site after the game, Jordan's Musa al-Taamari said the victory was…
(2024-02-05). Gulf Air launches direct flights to AlUla International Airport. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Gulf Air the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, inaugurated its first flights to AlUla International Airport today. The airline will operate direct flights between Bahrain and AlUla twice a week, starting from February 3rd until March 6th, and from April 10th to April 27th.The Royal Commission for AlUla Governorate aims to establish air connectivity with various international and domestic destinations, making AlUla a global logistics hub in the northwest of the Kingdom. This was reported by the Saudi Arabian official news agency, "SPA."Rami Al-Muallem, Deputy President for Tourism Destinations…
(2024-02-05). GMOs Will Destroy Indian Agriculture, and Will Harm the Health of One Billion Indians and Their Animals. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-05). ADB violates its own safeguard policies in Nepal Hydropower Project. cadtm.org
(2024-02-05). HK sports chief: organizer confirmed Messi's no-show 10 minutes before game ended, proposal for Messi to talk to fans turned down. ecns.cn Argentine footballer Lionel Messi was only confirmed not to show up at a friendly match between Hong Kong and Inter Miami CF 10 minutes before the game ended on Sunday.
(2024-02-05). DSA endorses pro-Zionist Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman. wsws.org Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman is an open supporter of Zionism and the genocidal policies of the Biden administration.
(2024-02-05). Rusia condena agresiones de EE.UU. contra Siria e Iraq. telesurtv.net Zajárova subrayó que constituye una violación flagrante a la soberanía de ambos países. Asimismo, añadió que con estos ataques aéreos Washington pretende aumentar las tensiones en Medio Oriente.