February 11, 2026

Trump Admin Removes Rainbow Flag From Stonewall Monument, Sparking Outrage

The Trump administration removed the rainbow Pride flag from Stonewall National Monument in New York, seen as a key site for gay rights. Officials call it an ‘act of erasure’ against the LGBTQ community. Plans are underway to raise another Pride flag soon.

February 11, 2026

Israel Plans to Expand Control Over West Bank, Stirring Global Opposition

Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to increase control in the West Bank. This includes making it easier for settlers to take Palestinian land. The move faces global criticism, especially from the US. Debate grows on whether Prime Minister Netanyahu will push ahead and if violence could flare up again.

February 11, 2026

Palestine Calls on Powerful Partners to Halt Israel’s West Bank Annexation Moves

Palestine's UN envoy urges global allies to stop Israel’s moves to annex the West Bank. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemns these actions as illegal and fueling violence.

February 11, 2026

Florida Executes Ronald Palmer Heath in First 2026 Death Penalty Case

Ronald Palmer Heath was executed in Florida for a 1989 murder. He was the state's first execution of 2026, under Governor Ron DeSantis's record-breaking death penalty initiative.

February 11, 2026

US FDA Rejects Review of Moderna’s New mRNA Flu Vaccine Application

US FDA will not review Moderna’s request to license a new mRNA flu vaccine despite previous approval to proceed. This decision may slow down new flu vaccine development and change approval norms.