hindustantimes.com (2026-03-25). Iran US war LIVE updates: Iran responds to Trump's plan, demands sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz After reviewing Trump's 15-point peace plan, Iran has rejected the proposal, calling it "excessive". In response, Tehran has laid out five key demands for the end of the war, which includes a demand for sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

hindustantimes (2026-03-25). Trump calls Modi as Iran war widens, seeks India's role in Hormuz stability. hindustantimes.com With his "very good talks" narrative collapsing and Iran still firing missiles, Donald Trump reached for a new lifeline — India. On March 24, he phoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the West Asia war and the urgent need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as the conflict entered a critical fourth week. Modi had just warned Parliament that the Iran war posed "unprecedented challenges" for India's economy, energy security and supply chains, even as he urged de‚Äëescalation and dialogue. Tehran, meanwhile, kept insisting there were no talks at all, calling Trump's claims "fake news."

independent.co.uk (2026-03-25). Iran rejecting Trump's 15-point plan is largest sign yet that the US is losing the warThe Trump administration is once again framing the "roadmap" as a pathway to de-escalation. Tehran has once again dismissed the gambit as Washington "negotiating with itself" – reinforcing the perception that the US is attempting to impose terms rather than negotiate them.

| AFP | (2026-03-25). Trump sends Iran peace plan as Strait of Hormuz reopens to 'non-hostile' ships. tribune.com.pk US President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of warfare, with Tehran announcing that it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. | The tentative signs of a diplomatic solution came despite new violence, with an Iranian missile causing injuries in Israel, which in turn pressed on multiple fronts and vowed to seize control of a strip of southern Lebanon. | Trump, whose pronouncements in recent days have swung wildly from vowing massive attacks on Iran to declaring the nearly month-long war virtually over, said the Un…

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). ComicommentÔºö'Trapped' U.S. seeks exit from Hormuz. ecns.cn The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global energy transportation, and peace and stability serve the interests of all parties. The U.S. attempt to stir up tensions and pursue its own interests under the guise of an "escort coalition" is ultimately doomed to fail.

Sibgha Hadi (2026-03-25). Re-evaluating Global Order in the Aftermath of a Strait of Hormuz Shutdown. moderndiplomacy.eu Geographically, the Strait of Hormuz has been defined as a thin waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. However, this description does not possess its deeper meaning. The Strait is not just a waterway; it is the heart of the global energy system. In case it were to fully shut down, the effects …

Gen. Shashi Asthana (2026-03-25). Has Iran Created a TACO Moment for Trump? Decoding Strategies and Limits of Military Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Backdrop President Trump unilaterally postponed strikes on power infrastructure in Iran, a threat/ultimatum he gave for opening the Strait of Hormuz, citing "Good and Productive Conversation," which Iran denied. It seems Iranian resilience, counter-threats, and counter-strikes like Dimona have brought a TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) moment for him. Whether the war is heading towards …

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Comicomment: U.S. 'trapped' in Hormuz, escort plan fails. ecns.cn The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global energy transportation, and peace and stability serve the interests of all parties. The U.S. attempt to stir up tensions and pursue its own interests under the guise of an "escort coalition" is ultimately doomed to fail.

UMMID (2026-03-25). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.

hindustantimes (2026-03-25). Trump claims U.S. achieving 'regime change' in Iran, hints at new interlocutors. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is effectively witnessing "regime change" in Iran, boasting that Washington is now "dealing with the right people" after receiving what he described as a "very significant prize" from a "new group" in Tehran. He claimed that this mysterious "present," which he said was "worth a tremendous amount of money" and linked to oil, gas and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, proved that the interlocutors now engaging with U.S. representatives are the only ones with real power and capability inside Iran. Watch for more…

Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch. (2026-03-25). Trump 'Postponed' Strikes On Iranian Power Plants. popularresistance.org Iran warned it will completely shut down the Strait of Hormuz if its power plants are targeted in US-Israeli attacks. It also repeated that power plants in countries in the region that host US military bases will also be "legitimate" targets of its retaliation. | The statement was issued by Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya central military headquarters on Sunday, March 22, following US President Donald Trump's threat on Saturday about targeting Iran's power plants if it fails to open the Strait of Hormuz in the next 48 hours. | Iran announced previously that the strait is open for all except for the allies of the US and I…

Staff (2026-03-25). Headlines for March 25, 2026. democracynow.org Pentagon Reports as Many as 3,000 U.S. Troops Set to Be Deployed to the Middle East, Iran Continues to Launch Retaliatory Strikes Against Gulf Countries, Philippines Declares National Energy Emergency Due to U.S.-Israeli War on Iran, Lebanon Expels Iranian Ambassador from the Country, Russia Launches Nearly 1,000 Drones at Ukraine, NYT: TSA Shared Personal Info with ICE Before Arrests at San Francisco Airport, CNN: Concerns Raised About Safety at LaGuardia Airport Before Deadly Runway Crash, New Mexico Jury Orders Meta to Pay $375 Million for Harming Children's Mental Health and Safety, Eight Architecture a…

Editor (2026-03-25). "His Morality Is Bestiality" : Iran War Pushes Russia and China Toward Strategic Reckoning. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As the war around Iran widens, its consequences are no longer confined to the Middle East. In a wide-ranging discussion, Gilbert Doctorow and Glenn Diesen argue that the conflict is forcing both Russia and China to reassess not only their relations with United States but also the practical meaning of blocs such as …

Andrew Korybko (2026-03-25). Why Might the Kremlin and the White House be Covering Up: Russian Intel Aid to Iran? globalresearch.ca Putin's envoy to the US Kirill Dmitriev

United World International (2026-03-25). Iran's 5-point ceasefire conditions and 4-point action plan against Trump's threat of striking energy infrastructure. uwidata.com By Gàºrkan Demir, from Tehran / Iran A united society I am in avenues where Iranians gather. After Trump's talk of "negotiation", Iranians are determined to continue the war until the US and Israel raise the white flag. Each life lost, each missile fell on the Iranian soil, further cements Iranian society, strengthens its cohesion, …

hindustantimes (2026-03-25). Putin unleashes 948 drones on Ukraine in big attack as Trump focuses on Iran. hindustantimes.com As Trump pours focus and firepower into a brutal war with Iran, With U.S. stockpiles bleeding and aid stretched thin, Kyiv faces escalating attacks, missile shortages, and stalled peace talks. Here's how this double war changes everything.

David Vine (2026-03-25). Did Iran Attack Diego Garcia? fpif.org The details about an alleged Iranian attempt to attack the U.S.-UK military base on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia last week are as mysterious as the secretive base itself. Although the Iranian government has denied attacking Diego Garcia, Israeli and other government officials as well as members of the Euro-American media have seized on the story of an Iranian attack to ring alarm bells about a supposedly increased Iranian threat. Previously, Iran's missiles were understood to have a much smaller range, making Diego Garcia and most European capitals safe from their power. | Some clearly stand to benefit…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Qeshm: Iran's Underground Missile Fortress. ummid.com As Qeshm becomes the focal point of a 21st-century energy war, its silent salt caves and ancient shrines serve as a reminder that while past empires and military coalitions like those of the Portuguese and British have eventually faded, the geological fortress of the strait remains anchored in the turbulent tides of history.

APR editor (2026-03-25). 'Israel First' ex-Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy on why Netanyahu led Trump into illegal Iran War. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, The War and Peace Report. I'm Amy Goodman in New York, joined by, for the first time in six years except for yesterday, Juan González, also in New York. It's great to be with you again, Juan. JUAN GONZàÅLEZ: Thanks, Amy. And welcome to all of our…

| Reuters | (2026-03-25). Iran rejects Trump's negotiation claim as Israel-Iran airstrikes intensify. tribune.com.pk Israel and Iran exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran's military rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the US was in negotiations to end the war, which has roiled energy and financial markets, saying the US is negotiating with itself. | Read: Iran denies talks with US as Trump claims 'major points of agreement' | The rejection of negotiations by the unified command of the Iranian Armed Forces, which is dominated by the hardline elite Revolutionary Guards, comes amid reports that the US has sent a 15-point ‌plan for discussion to Tehran. | A barrage of rockets was launched…

WiBOPM (2026-03-25). Detroit Says Stop the War on Iran! wibailoutpeople.org Detroit Says Stop the War on Iran! After three weeks of round-the-clock bombing by the State of Israel and the United States against the Islamic Republic of Iran and Lebanon, the war is still raging. Despite the statements from President Donald Trump that he is making progress in talks with Tehran, the Iranian officials have …

hindustantimes (2026-03-25). Israel denies role in reported U.S.-Iran talks, vows to continue strikes on Iran. hindustantimes.com Israel's U.N. ambassador Danny Danon said Tuesday that as far as he knows Israel isn't part of any reported talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan later this week. "As we speak Israel and the U.S. ⚪ we continue to target military targets in Iran, and we will continue to do that," he told U.N. reporters Tuesday. He said the attacks have "accomplished a lot" but not everything. Watch for more details…

Saeed Minhas (2026-03-25). Who Really Wants a Deal in the Iran War—And Why Is Pakistan So Sure It Will Happen? thinktank.pk As the war between Iran, Israel, and the United States intensifies in March 2026, a parallel battle is unfolding—not on the battlefield, but in the realm of diplomacy. Conflicting claims have created a fog of uncertainty: Washington insists that negotiations are underway, while Tehran repeatedly denies that any talks exist. According to Iranian officials have …

| Web Desk | (2026-03-25). Dar urges de-escalation, diplomacy in talks with Malaysian FM, EU VP. tribune.com.pk Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed the need for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy to address ongoing challenges during phone calls with Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. | Since the outbreak of the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, Pakistan's leadership has intensified diplomatic efforts to help ease regional tensions. | Dar has held telephonic discussions with counterparts from several Gulf states and other countries, stressing the importance of de-escalation and advocating for dialogue and diplomacy in line wi…

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). U.S. sent Iran 15-point plan aimed at month-long ceasefire: Israeli media. ecns.cn The report, citing sources familiar with the matter, said US President Donald Trump's advisors Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are promoting a plan for an immediate pause in hostilities, using a 30-day window to finalize a 15-point agreement.

bwitanek (2026-03-25). Haunting my old stomping grounds: An antiwar trip down Memory Lane (College Av.) Carrying Sign Demanding End to US Israel War on Iran All Out Friday 3/27 4pm College Av / Hamilton St. New B NJ. fightbackbetter.com Today 3.24 was a walk down memory lane for this Cook College (Rutgers) Class of 82 anti-war protester — still…

Mohamed Sabreen (2026-03-25). The "end-of-war deal" teeters between a helpless America and a bullying Iran. uwidata.com By Mohammad Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt Day after day, it becomes clearer to everyone that the war the United States and Israel are waging against Iran is not an easy walk or a swift military campaign. While the battles rage, the scope of the war expands, discontent grows, oil and gas prices are exploding, …

newarab (2026-03-25). Israeli strike damages home of Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. newarab.com The home of Palme d'Or-winning Iranian director Ahmad Kiarostami said in an Instagram post that the property was hit during what he described as an Israeli bombing raid on the capital's Chizar district. | "Last night, the Chizar neighbourhood was bombed, where both my mother's and my father's houses are located,"

UMMID (2026-03-25). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.

Jamal Meselmani, The Cradle. (2026-03-25). Why Big Tech Is A Target In The US-Israeli War On Iran. popularresistance.org In traditional wars, armies directed their firepower toward visible strategic assets — military bases, weapons factories, airfields — where supply lines could be mapped and battle plans drawn with relative certainty. Combat effectiveness depended on numbers, firepower, and tactical maneuver. | Today, however, the logic of war has shifted beyond the physical battlefield. Over the past two decades, the digital revolution has built a second layer of strategic infrastructure behind the front lines, quietly transforming how power is projected and how wars are fought.

newarab (2026-03-25). Most Americans say US war on Iran has gone too far. newarab.com Most Americans believe the recent As the war launched by the US and Israel continues in its fourth week, the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research indicates that while President

newleftreview (2026-03-25). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.

newarab (2026-03-25). 230 students, teachers killed as US-Israel hit schools in Iran. newarab.com Around 230 students and teachers in Iran have been killed since Iran's Education Minister, Ali Reza Kazemi, said that 177 students and cultural figures have also been injured, while more than 600 schools and cultural sites have been damaged since the onset of the attacks on 28 February. | The latest figures from the Iranian government follow the deadliest single incident of the conflict, which occurred on its first day…

| AFP | (2026-03-25). Australia, EU agree new trade pact. tribune.com.pk The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defence cooperation and access to crucial rare-earth minerals in the face of global uncertainty over trade. | EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Australia comes as the 27-nation bloc and the import-reliant nation navigate renewed energy vulnerability sparked by the US-Israel war on Iran. | The accord is the latest agreed by Brussels in a push to diversify trade as Europe faces challenges from the US and China. | Key sticking points on Australian use of European geographical names as well as how…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Iran's 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' Models. ummid.com As US-Israel versus Iran conflict intensifies, Iran's decentralised 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' layered leadership models ensure military operations persist despite leadership losses.

A a (2026-03-25). Trump White House plagiarized Iran war manifesto from Israel-aligned think tank. strategic-culture.su By Wyatt REED and Max BLUMENTHAL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Trump White House plagiarized its justification for attackin…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Trump's top official says Israel dragged US into war with Iran, quits. ummid.com In another setback for US President Donald J Trump, Joseph Kent, the head of the country's National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position over the US-Israel war against Iran.

Omer Benjakob (2026-03-25). Iran, Hezbollah try hacking cameras in bid to assassinate Israeli officials. haaretz.com The Israeli Cyber Directorate said Iran is attempting to mirror prior Israeli operations against Iranian officials, revealing dozens of targeted digital attacks from Iranian agencies that would have resulted in physical harm to Israelis if the Shin Bet had not intervened…

A A (2026-03-25). L'attacco a Kharg, prova tattica in previsione strategica. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti possono permettersi di finanziare la guerra di Israele per cosਠtanto tempo? | Segue nostro Revisione strategica | Negli ultimi giorni di conflitto tra Iran e la coalizione guidata da Stati Uniti e Israele, molte delle interpretazioni iniziali sono state progressivamente riviste alla luce degli sviluppi sul campo. | L'idea di una campagna rapida e decisiva, spesso evocata nei primi momenti dell'operazione, non si è c…

| Reuters | (2026-03-25). Stocks rise, oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire reports. tribune.com.pk Stocks rose and oil fell on Wednesday on reports the United States is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war on Iran and had sent a 15-point plan to Iran for discussion, raising hopes for a breakthrough that could help restore oil exports from the Gulf. | S&P 500 futures rose 0.7% through the Asia day, while European futures lifted 1.2% and FTSE futures rose 0.7% – all fairly modest moves reflecting investor caution. Brent crude futures slid 5% to $99 a barrel. Japanese stocks jumped 3%, while markets in Australia and South Korea rose 2%, recouping recent losses but not weeks of falls since war broke out.

Patrick Mazza (2026-03-25). The Iran War's Global Disruption Points to a Bioregional Way of Life. counterpunch.org I awoke this morning to pictures of Iran's South Pars gas field burning, the world's largest. I know what this means. It makes me almost physically ill, a recurrent feeling since the war on Iran broke out several weeks ago. It means Iran almost certainly will escalate attacks on Persian Gulf oil and gas infrastructure.

Associated Press (2026-03-25). Iranian military mocks US attempts at a ceasefire deal. scmp.com An Iranian military spokesperson mocked US attempts at a ceasefire deal on Wednesday, raising questions about whether a 15-point plan proposed by Washington has a chance to succeed. | The comments from Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for the Iranian military's Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which jointly commands Iran's regular military and paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, came after the plan was submitted to Iran by intermediaries.

| Reuters | (2026-03-25). Currencies pause amid uncertainty over US efforts to end Iran war. tribune.com.pk Currency markets took a breather on Wednesday, with traders cautious over United States President Donald Trump's efforts to bring an end to the war with Iran. While Trump told reporters at the White House the US was making progress in talks with Iran, Tehran denied that direct negotiations had taken place, keeping investors on edge. | The US dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was last 0.13% higher at 99.317, with the euro little changed at $1.1603. The British pound was 0.16% weaker at $1.3388 as data showed that British consumer price inflation held at an…

hindustantimes (2026-03-25). Trump hints at receiving 'significant' oil-linked gift from Iran amid secret talks. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday cryptically that he got a present from Iran "worth a tremendous amount of money," telling reporters it revealed to him that "we're talking to the right people." Trump wouldn't say what the gift was, only that it was "oil and gas related" and very significant. "They gave us a present," Trump said to reporters in the Oval Office. "I'm not going to tell you what that present is but it was a very significant prize." Asked if he trusts the Iranians said to be in talks with U.S. representatives, Trump said he doesn't trust anybody but alluded to receiving a "gift" that he sai…

| Reuters | (2026-03-25). No negotiations between US, Iran have taken place: Iran envoy to Pakistan. tribune.com.pk Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said on Wednesday there have been no negotiations between Tehran and Washington, contradicting remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting progress in efforts to end the conflict. | "We have heard such reports in the media, but according to my information, no direct or indirect talks have taken place so far," the envoy said, adding it was natural for friendly countries to engage both sides in efforts to halt what he described as "illegitimate aggression." | Separately, Iran's military dismissed Washington's claims of diplomacy. Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokespe…

| Reuters | (2026-03-25). US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, according to sources. tribune.com.pk The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of soldiers from the US Army's elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, two people familiar with the ‌matter told Reuters on Tuesday, adding to a massive US military buildup even as President Donald Trump talks about a possible deal with Tehran to end the war. | Reuters first reported on March 18 that Trump's administration was considering deploying thousands of additional US troops, a move that would expand options to include the deployment of forces inside Iranian territory. Such an escalation could dramatically…

| APP | (2026-03-25). Bilawal commends PM Shehbaz's strategy on regional challenges. tribune.com.pk Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's leadership and policy direction, particularly in navigating the country through a complex and uncertain regional environment amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. | The meeting came a day after the prime minister publicly offered Pakistan as a venue for US-Iran peace talks, an offer that received an extraordinary boost when US President Donald Trump reposted it on his Truth Social platform, a move widely seen in Islamabad as Washington's tacit endorsement of Pakistan's emerging role as a mediato…

Sana Khan (2026-03-25). Turkey Emerges as Quiet Broker Between Iran and US Amid Escalating War. moderndiplomacy.eu As conflict intensifies between Iran and the United States, Turkey is positioning itself as an intermediary, relaying messages between both sides in an effort to reduce tensions and open space for negotiations. Officials from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party confirm that Ankara is actively communicating with Washington, Tehran, and regional Gulf states, indicating a …

geo.tv (2026-03-25). Iran rejects 'excessive' US peace plan, delivers response to proposal through Pakistan. geo.tv

Democracy Now! (2026-03-25). Democracy Now! 2026-03-25 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 25, 2026; New DHS Head Markwayne Mullin Is "Trump Loyalist, Anti-immigrant, Incompetent": Rep. Delia Ramirez; Pentagon Whistleblower Criticizes "Bloodthirst" of Iran War, Says Hegseth Is Enabling War Crimes; Patti Smith Remembers Rachel Corrie, Sings "Peaceable Kingdom" at DN!'s 30th Anniversary Event; "People Have the Power": Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe at Democracy Now! Celebration | Headlines for March 25, 2026; New DHS Head Markwayne Mullin Is "Trump Loyalist, Anti-immigrant, Incompetent": Rep. Delia Ramirez;…

Angela (2026-03-25). Tuesday 3/31: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…

newarab (2026-03-25). Israeli attacks hit Gaza shelters and aid site despite ceasefire. newarab.com An Israeli drone strike has killed two Palestinians and wounded at least four others in The strike hit early on Wednesday, according to medical sources cited by Turkey's Anadolu agency. | In a separate attack, four Palestinians, including three children, were wounded after Israeli forces targeted tents s…

Ramsey Hanhan, Mondoweiss. (2026-03-25). Why I Resigned From The UN To Join The Gaza Freedom Flotilla. popularresistance.org Chloé Fíona Ludden is a scientist who grew up between France and Ireland. She describes herself as a "curious person," scientifically-minded, who has long been driven by questions like, "How can supposedly rich and developed societies tolerate so much poverty and inequality?" She studied environmental governance, and worked at multiple research institutes and international organizations, including the European Union, IPCC and the United Nations Secretariat. As a person, she strives "to restore a sense of the future as a place where we actually want to go."

Charlie Jaay (2026-03-25). The father of the baby Israel tortured is still being detained, with his wherabouts unknown. thecanary.co The Canary recently reported that Israeli occupation forces (IOF) tortured a young boy in al Maghazi refugee camp, in the Deir al Balah governorate of Central Gaza. This happened in front of his father, 25 year old Osama Abu Nassar, to pressure him into making a confession. "Israel" destroyed Abu Nassar's livelihood causing him to suffer […] | By

APR editor (2026-03-25). Fiji's human rights watchdog raises concerns over new Israeli embassy plans. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Fiji's human rights watchdog has warned that the country's pro-Israel foreign policy and diplomatic engagement works against its international obligations and could be enabling "genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity" in Gaza. The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC) released a statement on Tuesday in response to the Fiji government announcing…

United World International (2026-03-25). On the Epstein Dossier 1: "The aggression against Iran is an aggression against BRICS nations" uwidata.com By Beatriz Bissio, Associate Professor in…

WSWS (2026-03-25). Purge of military, government advances US regime change operation in Venezuela. wsws.org The Chavista regime's sweeping overhaul under Acting President Delcy Rodríguez marks the consolidation of the US‚Äëorchestrated regime change operation.

Roger D. Harris, Popular Resistance. (2026-03-25). US Sanctions On Venezuela Continue: Corporate Beneficiaries And A Targeted Society. popularresistance.org In the wake of Washington's January 3 military attack and then problematic détente with Caracas, corporate media suggest a meaningful shift in Venezuela policy, implying relief for a country long subjected to economic coercion. However, far from dismantling the sanctions regime, the US has merely adjusted its application through licensing mechanisms, leaving the core structure of coercive measures fully intact. | Reuters reported "US lifts some Venezuela sanctions," followed by news of sanctions being further "eased." Both NBC News and ABC News likewise reported sanctions "eased," while the Financial Times wrote…

Athanasios G. Platias (2026-03-25). Not Chaos but Grand Strategic Design: The Hidden Logic Behind Washington's Recent Moves. moderndiplomacy.eu Most analyses of recent American actions—from Venezuela to Iran—start from the same premise: that US policy has become erratic, reactive, and overly dependent on the instincts of President Donald Trump. This reading is intuitively appealing and strategically misleading. What appears as fragmentation is, on closer inspection, sequencing. What looks like improvisation begins to resemble design. …

Staff (2026-03-25). Venezuelan Diplomats Set to Arrive In Washington This Week; New Head of Return to the Homeland Program. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "This week, a delegation of diplomats will be leaving for Washington to begin this new stage of relations and political diplomatic dialogue between our government," Acting Pre…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com Eid Moon Sighting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Eid Moon or Eid Chand, Thursday 29th Ramadan 1447 H, corresponding to March 19, 2026 in the South Asian countries.

aljazeera (2026-03-25). US to send thousands of soldiers from 82nd Airborne Division to Middle East. aljazeera.com The US is expected to deploy up to 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Indonesians fire wooden cannons in post-Eid tradition. aljazeera.com Two villages in Indonesia's West Java province faced off with wooden cannons in a traditional post-Eid celebration.

aljazeera (2026-03-25). What we know about US attack on Iraqi military site. aljazeera.com Iraqi authorities say a US air strike on a military site in Anbar killed seven soldiers and wounded 13.

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Israeli and Palestinian mothers call for peace on barefoot walk. aljazeera.com Israeli and Palestinian mothers marched barefoot through Rome, calling for greater protection for children.

Global Research News (2026-03-25). Selected Articles: Over 60% of Ukrainians Would Accept Ceding Territory for Peace with Russia. globalresearch.ca By The position of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been shaken after a public opinion poll revealed widespread disagreement with him regarding …

nosihle (2026-03-25). Deputy President Mashatile to host China's Vice President. sanews.gov.za Deputy President Mashatile to host China's Vice President | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will host his counterpart from the People's Republic of China, Vice President Han Zheng, at Tuynhuys, Cape Town, in the Western Cape Province. | The two leaders will co-chair the 9th South Africa-China Bi-National Commission (BNC) on Thursday, under the theme: "South Africa-China Relations in an Era of Global Transformation: Advancing Shared Modernisation". | "South Africa and China enjoy strong diplomatic relations, anchored in the All-Round Strategic Cooperative Partnership in the New Era. The BNC at the Deputy Presiden…

Jake Johnson (2026-03-25). 'Mind-blowing corruption': traders placed massive bets minutes before Trump post on Iran. therealnews.com

____ (2026-03-25). Digital Deception: Elderly Defrauded of 25 Lakhs in Power Bill Scam. devdiscourse.com In a disheartening case of digital fraud, a 78-year-old woman from Mumbai was swindled out of over Rs 25 lakh. The cunning fraudster posed as an electricity company employee to gain access to her mobile phone through a malicious file delivered via WhatsApp.

Bill Sacks (2026-03-25). International Relations Committee of Workers World Party statement on Cuba to UN. workers.org TO: U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination FROM: International Relations Committee of Workers World Party DATE: March 18, 2026 Workers World Party is a socialist organization founded in 1959 with branches across the United States and submits this contribution in support of the 22nd and 26th periodic reports . . . |

Esther Sit (2026-03-25). Zimbabwe's Lithium Export Ban: China's Battery Supply Chain in an Era of Resource Nationalism. moderndiplomacy.eu Zimbabwe's lithium export ban in late February changed how resource-rich countries are approaching the global supply chains. By tightening its control over its resources, Zimbabwe has put pressure on China the most, which takes in over 90% of its mineral exports. The timing is telling. This ban came shortly after China announced a zero-tariff …

Ed Newman (2026-03-25). CARICOM organizes shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu In a firm gesture of brotherhood and regional commitment, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) announced the commencement of preparations for the shipment of a substantial cargo of humanitarian aid to Cuba, thereby reaffirming the historical bonds of solidarity that unite Caribbean nations with the largest island of the Antilles. | The decision was officially announced by the organization's current Chairman — the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew — during the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government, which convened in that island nation. | This humanitarian e…

____ (2026-03-25). Sreenidi Deccan FC Tops Table after Thrilling Win Over Dempo SC. devdiscourse.com Sreenidi Deccan FC made a bold statement with a 3-1 victory over Dempo SC at the Deccan Arena, propelling them to the top of the Indian Football League standings. The win, secured on Wednesday, was marked by R Lalbiakliana's opener and crucial goals from Hadi Idrissou and Fabrice Kah Nkwoh.

NEOB (2026-03-25). SAMRC to host Outcome of Finance Alliance summit. sanews.gov.za SAMRC to host Outcome of Finance Alliance summit | The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), together with the Presidency of South Africa's Presidential Youth Employment Intervention are, from today, hosting a summit aimed at addressing South Africa's most pressing health and development challenges. | Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is expected to deliver the opening remarks at the summit. | Over the next three days, the Outcome Finance Alliance (OFA) summit will bring together global and local partners to "design and test strategies to make pay-for-success financing instruments a co…

Staff (2026-03-25). New DHS Head Markwayne Mullin Is "Trump Loyalist, Anti-immigrant, Incompetent" : Rep. Delia Ramirez. democracynow.org Markwayne Mullin was sworn in Tuesday as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who was ousted earlier this month. Mullin has served as senator for Oklahoma since 2023 following a decade in the House of Representatives. He joins the Trump administration amid a partial government shutdown, with Democrats demanding reforms to immigration enforcement before fully funding DHS. | "This agency of terror needs to be dismantled," says Congressmember Delia Ramirez of Illinois. "And whether it is Mullin, whether it is Noem, whether it's Tom Homan, that agency is dan…

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Hainan Free Trade Port pursues not zero-sum game, says Secretary General of ASEAN-China Centre. ecns.cn "China's Hainan Free Trade Port policy is aligned with its high-level opening-up strategy, pursuing multi-win outcomes and cooperation, not a zero-sum game," said Shi Zhongjun, secretary general of ASEAN-China Centre…

Zoya Teirstein (2026-03-25). The frantic, high-tech fight to stop climate-fueled dengue fever. grist.org The first patient arrived just over two years ago. January was supposed to be a slow month at Santa Rosa, a hospital nestled in the middle-class Pueblo Libre district of Lima, Peru. The sprawling The patient, a woman in her early 20s, had traveled 270 miles with her mot…

____ (2026-03-25). Landmark Verdict: Social Media Giants Held Liable in Addiction Case. devdiscourse.com A pivotal verdict has been reached in Los Angeles, where a jury found Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms liable for damages in a youth-focused social media addiction trial. The trial addressed the impacts of Instagram and YouTube on young users.

Martin Di Caro (2026-03-25). Gulf War I was a Pyrrhic victory that led to another avoidable war today. responsiblestatecraft.org This is a story of the unintended consequences of a Pyrrhic victory celebrated 35 years ago as a history-making triumph. As the U.S. fights its latest war in the Persian Gulf — this time against Iran, the country that benefited most from Saddam Hussein's demise — it's a good moment to reflect on Operation Desert Storm. That intervention now appears to have been an avoidable war that set the United States on a disastrous course from which it has failed to extricate itself. What seemed like a clean victory in 1991 has turned into a strategic quagmire. At the time, the decision to intervene seemed st…

Stephen Prager (2026-03-25). Farmers Describe Torture From US-Ecuadorian Joint Military Operation. truthout.org Just a day after President Donald Trump suggested that he'd use his crushing economic blockade in a bid to "take" Cuba, an administration official said much more American warfare is on the horizon across Latin America. It's called "Operation Total Extermination," according to Joseph M. Humire, the acting assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs… |

Dean Baker (2026-03-25). $200 Billion for Trump's Iran "Excursion" is Real Money. counterpunch.org Most people have little understanding of what is big or small in the federal budget, in large part because the media have made a conscious decision to not inform people. Rather than taking ten seconds to indicate what share of the budget a particular item is, they just write huge numbers in the millions or

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). New satellite to boost early warning capability for extreme weather events. ecns.cn The China Meteorological Administration released the first images from the newly launched Fengyun-4C satellite ahead of World Meteorological Day observed on Monday, showcasing the nation's capability to monitor conditions from the sun to Earth in near real time.

newarab (2026-03-25). Who is Markwayne Mullin, the new US Homeland Security Secretary. newarab.com Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as The previous day, he was confirmed in a 54-45 vote, largely along party lines, with two Democrats, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, voting alongside their Republican colleagues. | His confirmation comes as the department faces growing scrutiny over its hardlin…

Human Rights Watch (2026-03-25). UN: Western Sahara Peoples' Self-Determination at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Displaced Sahrawis gather at the refugee camp of Dakhla, which lies some 170km to the southeast of the Algerian city of Tindouf, on January 14, 2023. | © 2023 Ryad Kramdi/AFP via Getty Images…

newleftreview (2026-03-25). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.

San José Against War (2026-03-25). Tuesday 3/24: San José: Demand Ethical Investment. indybay.org San José City Hall, Council Chambers | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95113…

Editor (2026-03-25). Audrey Watters: Who benefits from AI? Not you. mronline.org I invite you to open the link and continue reading this thought-provoking article.

Nicolas Hulscher (2026-03-25). Official Narratives, Censorship, "Dissenting on Covid" : Government Agencies Banned From Pressuring Big Tech to Censor Americans for Ten Years. globalresearch.ca Federal officials "exerted substantial coercive pressure" on social media companies to suppress speech they did not approve of.

newarab (2026-03-25). Global outrage mounts as Israel threatens to annex south Lebanon. newarab.com International condemnation is mounting over Israel's plans The criticism comes after far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared earlier this week that "the new Israeli border must be the Litani", while Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces would "control the se…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today: Live Updates. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals have called upon the local residents to sight the Crescent, the New Moon, of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH today i.e. Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). China urges Japan to thoroughly investigate break-in at Chinese embassy in Tokyo. ecns.cn The incident is a serious violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and posed a grave threat to the safety and security of Chinese diplomatic personnel and facilities, Lin said.

Stavroula Pabst (2026-03-25). Veterans warn US landing could be 'more Gallipoli than Vietnam'. responsiblestatecraft.org As the Trump administration

UMMID (2026-03-25). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.

Andrew Korybko (2026-03-25). Lavrov Warned About Trump 2.0's Plans For Global Dominance. thealtworld.com Russia's threat perception of the US is growing as a result of stalled peace talks, increasing pressure to enter into even more concessions than were already agreed to during the Anchorage Summit, and the global systemic consequences of the Third Gulf War that the US initiated. | Last month, "

| Reuters | (2026-03-25). Japan's cherry blossom picnics feel the pinch of global inflation. tribune.com.pk Global inflation is taking a bite out of Japan's iconic "hanami" cherry blossom picnics, with an index tracking food and drink costs up 25% since 2020, private think tank Dai-ichi Life Research Institute said on Tuesday. | Around late March to early April of each year, the Japanese fill parks and riverbanks with blue tarps, lunch boxes, snacks and drinks to picnic under blooming cherry trees with family and friends in a custom called "hanami." The event, a must-do for many Japanese, is not immune to the hit from rising raw material costs that has prodded companies to charge more for a wide range of food and be…

albawaba (2026-03-25). Russian drone hits a power plant chimney in Estonia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The internal security service (ISS) said that a drone fired from Russia struck a chimney of a power plant in Estonia, AFP reported Wednesday."A drone struck the chimney of the Auvere power plant. No one was injured in the incident," the service revealed in a statement.According to sources, "the drone entered Estonian airspace from Russian airspace."
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| Life, Style Desk | (2026-03-25). New anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia draws praise, debate online. tribune.com.pk The upcoming TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia just released its first main PV. Based on the award-winning manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, the video features the characters' voices for the first time, and the unveiling of the cast members: Akira Sekine, Houko Kuwashima, Jun Saito, Ryota Suzuki, and Miyu Irino | Selected for the Official Competition's TV Films Category at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026, the movie is expected to release in late July, 2026. | Produced by Science SARU and written by Tomato Soup, the main PV offers the first look at the storyline. A hopeless Sitara encou…

Michael Thorn (2026-03-25). no such thing as a 3-winged bird: Labor and the new political Centre. independentaustralia.net

| Life, Style Desk | (2026-03-25). Ali Zafar claps back at Eid outfit critics with sarcastic post. tribune.com.pk This Eid, we saw a variety of looks and a shift in the fashion scene; some celebrities were praised and admired for their outfits, while others were heavily criticised for their choices. | One of them is Ali Zafar, the Jhoom singer, who was heavily criticised on Instagram and Facebook for his Eid fit, and recently took to X to issue a sarcastic apology to his fans. | View this post on Instagram | Zafar posted a video of himself watering plants in a red ajarak dhoti and shirt on Eid day 1. Since then, his Instagram messages have been full of hilarious trolling remarks. | View this post on Instagram | After the…

John W. Whitehead (2026-03-25). The Stealing of America: You're Not a Citizen—You're a Revenue Stream for the Power Elite. globalresearch.ca The government has turned everyday life into a revenue stream—funding endless wars, bloated agencies, surveillance systems, and profit-driven policing… all on your dime.

No Kings (2026-03-25). Saturday 3/28: No Kings Salinas. indybay.org South Main Street & Blanco Road, Salinas…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Easing Sanctions On Iranian Oil – A Pragmatic Move? ummid.com The decision last week by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea sparked immediate reactions.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). China's growth buoying regional, global economy. ecns.cn China's steady growth prospects, underpinned by its policy predictability, strong innovation momentum and vast domestic market, are injecting certainty into both the regional and the global economy amid geopolitical headwinds and energy-related crises, experts said on Tuesday.

Imran Khalid (2026-03-25). Why the US and China Are Moving Toward a Cold Peace. counterpunch.org The high-level negotiations in Paris this week between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng represent more than just a diplomatic stopover; they are the architectural blueprint for a new era of trans-Pacific relations. As both nations pivot away from the scorched-earth rhetoric of total decoupling, the gathering in Paris signals

UMMID (2026-03-25). Is Mohamed Salah next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League? ummid.com Speculations are rife that Egyptian footballer, Mohamed Salah, who is currently playing for Liverpool FC could be the next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League.

albawaba (2026-03-25). Iraq authorizes PMF to retaliate as US-Israeli strikes kill fighters in Anbar. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Iraq's Ministerial Council for National Security has authorized the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and other security agencies to exercise self-defense and respond to any attacks targeting their personnel or facilities, amid escalating regional tensions.In an emergency session chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the council also ordered the enforcement of arrest warrants against individuals and groups involved in attacks on security institutions, civilian sites, and diplomatic missions, with instructions to publicly identify those responsible.The Iraqi government also announced that it…

Editor (2026-03-25). Palaver and Parable: Trump's Babble. scheerpost.com "All lies and jestsStill a man hears what he wants to hearAnd disregards the rest" — "The Boxer," Paul Simon Listening to Donald Trump is like staring at a record spinning on a turntable and finding your mind spinning with your eyes. Something playing here makes you feel crazy, not in the Patsy Cline sense …

Eric Worrall (2026-03-25). British Regulator OFCOM to Investigate Broadcaster Climate Denial. wattsupwiththat.com Apparently "dangerous climate lies" like claims there is no climate emergency should not be allowed to go unchallenged in TV programmes.

Codepink (2026-03-25). Wednesday 4/1: Earth Month Kick-Off Webinar: Ending War & Defending the Planet. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/40126…

____ (2026-03-25). Namdhari SC Clinch First Victory with Dramatic Win Over Real Kashmir. devdiscourse.com A decisive second-half strike by Seilenthang Lotjem saw Namdhari Sports Club earn their inaugural win of the Indian Football League 2025-26 season. The victory came in a tightly contested match against Real Kashmir FC at Srinagar's TRC Stadium on Wednesday.

Martha Grevatt (2026-03-25). Who pays the price for Trump's Iran war? workers.org Since this revised commentary was first written, the Pentagon's top boss, Pete Hegseth, has asked President Donald Trump to ask Congress to approve $200 billion for the war against Iran. Mississippi for a Just World protests the U.S. war against Iran, March 5, 2026. (Photo: Mississippi Today) March 24 ‚àí . . . |

Nicole Leonard (2026-03-25). Pennsylvania home care workers say industry in 'crisis' without $800M infusion of state funding. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On a recent Friday morning in a South Philadelphia rowhome, Tamara Baptiste helped her 71-year-old mother, Jacqueline Percell, down the steps from the second floor and into the living room. | Baptiste became a paid home caregiver for her mother a couple years ago through TruCare Home Care Services, a local agency. | Percell was resistant to help at first, even though she deals with diabetes and physical limitations requiring hip and knee replacements. Now she recognizes that…

____ (2026-03-25). Convocation Clash: Protests Erupt Over Degree Distribution Snub. devdiscourse.com At the convocation ceremony of Haridev Joshi University of Journalism and Mass Communication, a brief protest ensued when initially only gold medal-winning students received their degrees on stage, leaving the remaining students dissatisfied.

L. Cam Anderson, Unicorn Riot. (2026-03-25). Protesters Fill Capitol, Read Letters From Children Held In Immigration Custody. popularresistance.org Saint Paul, MN — More than 100 people filed into the Minnesota State Capitol on Feb. 26 to protest the prolonged detainment of children in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities around the country. | The crowd, led into the capitol building by the immigrant rights-oriented nonprofit Unidos MN to protest a legislative session, pooled into the second floor outside of the Senate Chamber as an array of speakers read letters sent by children detained in ICE detention centers in Texas aloud. | The protest follows a recent trend in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining more and more chil…

CAT (2026-03-25). Monday 3/30: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Canada tells Israel that Lebanon's sovereignty 'must not be violated'. aljazeera.com Canada and France call on Israel to halt plans to occupy southern Lebanon as invasion preparations under way.

San José Against War (2026-03-25). Tuesday 3/24: San José: Demand Ethical Investment. indybay.org San José City Hall, Council Chambers | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95113…

Cameron Harrison (2026-03-25). Standing in solidarity with women and queer people. cpusa.org This is the text of a pamphlet prepared by the Women's Commission of the Communist Party USA. Pamphlet is downloadable in PDF format. | We are at a tipping point for oppression faced by women and the LGBTQIA+ community, and these struggles are particularly acute for working class people. Under the Trump administration, queer women and women of color face intensified violence that degrades basic human rights and bodily autonomy for all. Bans on abortion and birth control serve a racist agenda based in eugenics. Restrictions on hormone therapy and bathroom use for transgender people shrinks universal access to s…

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Inside Trump's quiet plan to 'take' Cuba. aljazeera.com As the world tries to reach Cuba through aid convoys, the US continues to impose a fuel blockade.

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2026-03-25). Monday 4/20: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 2 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Calvary Presbyterian Church | 2515 Fillmore St, San Francisco 94115…

UMMID (2026-03-25). CBSE teachers involved in 10th, 12th paper evaluation warned. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers involved in evaluation of classes 10th and 12th papers (Academic Year 2026) from sharing misleading information on social media.

Michael Harris edit of AI (2026-03-25). 2026 National Ag Day – "Can we just grow some food?" indybay.org 2026 National Ag Day, Black Agriculture looking toward knocking the rust off the Black Belt and throughout the nation, "Can we just grow some food!" remains the vision.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). China discovers world's 2nd-largest light rare earth deposit in Sichuan. ecns.cn China has discovered the world's second-largest deposit of light rare earths in Mianning county, Sichuan province, adding 9.67 million metric tons of rare earth oxides to its reserves — an increase of more than 300 percent, the Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday.

Robert Freeman (2026-03-25). North of Ireland housing body reveals failure to combat racist intimidation. thecanary.co The main public body responsible for housing in the North of Ireland has revealed it is failing to properly monitor the effect of racist intimidation on housing security. When asked about the effect "public hate incidents" like the 2025 Ballymena riots had on housing pressure, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) responded simply: The above […] | By

Jeffrey St. Clair (2026-03-25). Searching for Hound Dog Taylor: a Chicago Blues Escapade. counterpunch.org I love this photo of Hound Dog Taylor (in his wig) and Muddy Waters. It reminds me of one of my greatest misadventures—16 years old, I'd had my license for only a few months. I commandeered my dad's cop-bait

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Democrat captures Florida House seat in Trump's Mar-a-Lago district. aljazeera.com Emily Gregory's victory in the previously GOP-held district is the latest Democratic upset before November midterms.

newarab (2026-03-25). UN calls on Libyan authorities to release political activist. newarab.com The Abdulati was detained on 18 March in the port city of Misrata, UNSMIL said. Misrata lies about 200 km (125 miles) east of the capital, Tripoli, home to the internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU). | The UN mission said Abdulati was reportedly detained by the Internal Security Agency, which operates directly under the GNU.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Asia to keep driving global growth: Boao report. ecns.cn Asia's economy is set to remain a key driver of global growth despite mounting external uncertainties, a flagship report released at the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia annual conference in China's Hainan province has stated.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). China launches Tibetan-language AI system DeepZang. ecns.cn China has unveiled DeepZang, the world's first Tibetan-language large language artificial intelligence (AI) model, as it steps up efforts to develop AI tools for minority languages.

newleftreview (2026-03-25). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). 48 killed in Colombian military aircraft crash: media. ecns.cn At least 48 people were killed and more than 70 others injured after a Colombian military aircraft crashed in southern Colombia's Putumayo region on Monday, local media reported.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). China completes patent screening at universities, research institutions to enhance commercialization. ecns.cn China's top intellectual property regulator said on Monday it had completed its first-ever screening of over 1.3 million patents held by universities and research institutions nationwide.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Neighborhood spurs tourism with immersive experience. ecns.cn Navigating the ancient stone corridors of Sanfang Qixiang — a well-preserved historical neighborhood in the heart of Fuzhou, capital of Fujian province — 26-year-old Xu Qing from Shanghai feels as if she has stepped through a portal.

____ (2026-03-25). Tractor-Trolley Mishap Injures 21 Devotees in Jharkhand. devdiscourse.com In Jharkhand's Chatra district, a tragic accident on Wednesday left 21 devotees injured after their tractor-trolley plunged into a roadside ditch. The incident unfolded near Sonbarsa village when the driver lost control of the vehicle, according to police reports.

| Web Desk | (2026-03-25). NDMA warns of nationwide rain, thunderstorms over next 24 hours. tribune.com.pk The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday warned of nationwide thunderstorms and rainfall over the next 12 to 24 hours. | According to an advisory issued by the authority, a system of western winds entering from the southwestern belt of Balochistan is likely to affect most regions, bringing rain accompanied by strong winds and gusty storms. | The NDMA cautioned that ongoing rainfall may lead to urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock and Chakwal. Residents in vulnerable localities have been advised to remain ale…

NEO (2026-03-25). South Africa advances governance of digital platforms at TikTok Safer Internet Summit. sanews.gov.za South Africa advances governance of digital platforms at TikTok Safer Internet Summit | By Kenny Morolong | Not so long ago, the ability to share information with large audiences was limited to a small group of people, such as journalists and broadcasters. Today, digital platforms have flipped the script, giving anyone with a smartphone and internet the power to reach a global audience. ⚪ This shift has broken down old barriers, allowing anyone, anywhere, to join the conversation instantly. It has also widened access to global knowledge, showcased creativity to millions, and created new economic opportunities…

| Life, Style Desk | (2026-03-25). Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus reunite for Hannah Montana's 20th anniversary. tribune.com.pk Fans were over the moon to see Disney Channel stars Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez reunite on the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary special, which premiered on Hulu and Disney + on Monday. | View this post on Instagram | The duo was seen hanging out in Cyrus' old closet on the show, where Gomez wore her character, Mikayla Skeech's infamous red hat, as a reminder of being Hannah's nemesis on the series. | "You created a culture, babe," Gomez stated. | "You too", said Cyrus. | Cyrus also shared details about her upcoming performance on the special for "Life of the Party", her first single as Hannah Montana. | Fans w…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Rajasthan 10th Result 2026: Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is set to declare on its official website rajresults.nic.in the result of Class 10 or SSC Matric 2026 exams today i.e. Tuesday March 24, 2026.

Dr Evan Jones (2026-03-25). How to speak Zionist: A guide to. independentaustralia.net

newarab (2026-03-25). Is Amazon Ads silencing Palestinian books. newarab.com In late October 2023, Massachusetts-based independent publisher The aim, The campaign included 43 titles, backed by an unusually large ad spend for the small publisher. | But the campaign…

infobrics (2026-03-25). Vietnam's Record-Breaking International Arrival Boom as Russian and Indian Travel Accelerates. infobrics.org Vietnam's Smart Tourism Surge Across Nha Trang, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi is rapidly redefining how Southeast Asia competes for global travellers…

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). 2026 Zhongguancun Forum due to open. ecns.cn This year's forum will spotlight the theme of full integration between technological and industrial innovation.

newarab (2026-03-25). World gave Israel 'licence to torture Palestinians': Albanese. newarab.com The world has given Israel "a licence to torture Palestinians", a UN expert said Monday, with life in the occupied territories " "Israel has effectively been given a licence to torture Palestinians, because most of your governments, your ministers, have allowed it,…

infobrics (2026-03-25). BRICS Country Surprises the Global Market and Emerges as a Powerful Nation After 5,39% Growth in 2025. infobrics.org Indonesia recorded growth of 5,39% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Credit, consumption, industry, and trade surplus reinforce its role as an emerging power in BRICS…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has confirmed the date of Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result declaration on its official website.

Voices from the Holy Land (2026-03-25). Sunday 4/19: VFHL Online Film Salon: Field Testing Israeli Occupation Tech: The Palestine Lab. indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-April2026…

Matt Simon (2026-03-25). Fiber optic cables reveal a serious problem at the heart of modern farming. grist.org Thousands of years ago, beasts of burden helped make humanity what it is today. When farmers first started putting down roots, they'd plant and tend their crops by hand. With the power of oxen, they could drag plows across their fields before sowing, which boosted soil fertility and eliminated weeds. Today, that job has been made even easier by giant machines that rake the landscape. | Millennia of tilling, though, has come at a cost. While plowing releases nutrients in the short term, it degrades soil fertility in the long term, requiring farmers to load their fields with synthetic fertilizers. (The burst of…

aljazeera (2026-03-25). How the US plunged Cuba into darkness. aljazeera.com The US oil blockade has brought Cuba's power grid to the brink of collapse.

Christians for a Free Palestine (2026-03-25). Wednesday 4/1: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……

WSWS (2026-03-25). Draftsmen strike at Bath Iron Works as UAW bureaucracy pleads with War Secretary Hegseth. wsws.org Under the escalating drive of American militarism, the same workers that the ruling class demands build its warships at breakneck speed are denied wages that keep pace with inflation, affordable healthcare or any meaningful retirement security.

| Web Desk | (2026-03-25). Pakistan condemns life sentence of Kashmiri leader Aasiya Andrabi by Indian court. tribune.com.pk Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the life imprisonment sentence handed to Kashmiri political leader Aasiya Andrabi by a Delhi court, calling the ruling a miscarriage of justice and part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). | In a statement, the Foreign Office said Pakistan "categorically rejects the awarding of a life imprisonment sentence to Aasiya Andrabi, a prominent Kashmiri political leader." | PR No. 75/2026 | Pakistan Condemns Sentences Awarded to Aasiya Andrabi, Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen; Calls for International Attention to Human Rights in Ind…

____ (2026-03-25). Bribe Bust: CBI Catches Railway Official Red-Handed. devdiscourse.com The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a chief commercial inspector from South Eastern Railway in Ranchi. The arrest came following allegations of bribery where the official demanded a bribe amounting to 10% of pending bills—approximately Rs 8.7 lakh—for clearing those invoices.

| Life, Style Desk | (2026-03-25). Trailer for live-action of Moana is out. tribune.com.pk The anticipated trailer for the live-action of the 2016 animation Moana was finally released on Monday. The movie stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the main lead for Maui and Catherin Laga'aia as Moana. | Fans of the original movie recognise scenes in the new trailer, from Moana's interactions with Maui, notable characters such as the crabs and fire creatures, alongside familiar songs such as "I am Moana (Song of the Ancestors) and Auli'i Cravalho's "How Far I'll go". | The cast also includes John Tui, playing Moana's father, Frankie Adams playing her mother, and Rena Owen as Gramma Tala. | Disney hopes that…

| Reuters | (2026-03-25). Iran rejects US proposal, outlines five conditions to end war. tribune.com.pk Iran has rejected a US proposal to end the ongoing conflict, a senior political-security official said, according to Press TV in a post on X. | "Iran has responded negatively" to the proposal, the outlet quoted the official as saying, adding that any end to hostilities would occur only "on Tehran's own terms and timeline." | Iran has responded negatively to an American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing imposed war, insisting that any cessation of hostilities will only occur on Tehran's own terms and timeline, a senior political-security official told Press TV on Wednesday.t.co/2foRQj5kJw | — P…

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Yale University choir visits Southwest China's Guizhou for cultural exchange. ecns.cn The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities.

____ (2026-03-25). Gujarat's Controversial Property Amendment Sparks Heated Debate. devdiscourse.com The Gujarat Assembly recently passed an amendment to the 1991 Act intended to curb illegal property transfers and enhance protections for rightful owners. The Bill was approved amid heated discussions regarding demographic changes and protections for specific communities.

| AFP | (2026-03-25). France, Brazil weigh up World Cup prospects. tribune.com.pk Brazil and France will be among the leading contenders for World Cup glory later this year and the two heavyweight nations continue their preparations for the tournament by facing off in a glamour friendly in the United States this week. | With less than three months until the big kick-off, the countries ranked fifth and third respectively in the world rankings are in the US familiarising themselves with what lies in store in June and July and they go head to head on Thursday at the Gillette Stadium near Boston. | The home of NFL side New England Patriots is the venue for the first meeting of these teams in ex…

| Life, Style Desk | (2026-03-25). Ayeza Khan's eid looks spark debate over changing style choices. tribune.com.pk Ayeza Khan was recently spotted this Chand Raat sparkling in a bright yellow dress, paired with a matching scarf that completed her festive look. On Eid, she switched things up and appeared in a lilac-colored kalidaar, once again turning heads with her style. While many admired how beautiful she looked, her outfits also sparked heavy criticism online. | View this post on Instagram | Ayeza has long been known as one of the top actresses in the industry. Her performances have consistently been praised, and fans admire her not just for her acting but also for her simplicity and modest personality. These qualities…

WSWS (2026-03-25). G7 states condemn Iran and prepare entry into the war. wsws.org The G7 statement marks the European imperialist powers' final departure from international law in favour of the principle that "might makes right."

Editor (2026-03-25). People Die While Companies Profit. scheerpost.com Rebecca Gordon for Tom Dispatch The March 4, 2026, edition of the Arizona Daily Star put the facts succinctly: "A Haitian asylum seeker held for four months at Florence Correctional Center died Monday at a Scottsdale hospital due to complications from an infected tooth." It seems the infection spread from his tooth to his lungs, and he …

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Hong Kong tourist group enjoys five-day customized tour in Hubei. ecns.cn A large tourist group from Hong Kong recently took a five-day customized tour in Hubei province, where they immersed themselves in its natural landscapes and cultural heritage. Local authorities said the visit was part of Hubei's efforts to develop its customized inbound tourism market. Designed for affluent travelers from Hong Kong, the itinerary combined scenic beauty with cultural experiences.

UMMID (2026-03-25). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.

newarab (2026-03-25). 'A heinous crime': Strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq's Anbar. newarab.com An air strike on a military base in The strikes targeted a military healthcare facility at Habbaniyah base, with Iraqi officials saying the site was used by both the army and the

Guest Blogger (2026-03-25). New York Approaches The Green Energy Cliff With Morons In Charge. wattsupwiththat.com We are moving into a world of make-believe. At this point, nothing about the supposed green energy transition is real, except for the ongoing costs getting stuck to the taxpayers and ratepayers. The people in charge in New York — Kathy Hochul and all of her bureaucratic underlings — have no idea what they are doing, so they are closing their eyes and hoping the whole thing goes away.

UMMID (2026-03-25). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.

Editor (2026-03-25). ICE Raids and Medicaid Cuts Put Both Caregivers and Their Patients at Risk. scheerpost.com Eleanor J. Bader for Truthout Sixty-five-year-old Kristy Madden works to coordinate government-funded assistance for disabled people and others in need of in-home care. But while she loves her job, she worries that, if the Trump administration has its way, access to this essential aid may be eliminated. "I have muscular dystrophy (MD) and live with my younger …

Reuters (2026-03-25). Israel's military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon amid widening war. scmp.com Israel will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, an area Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday described as a "security zone", spelling out for the first time Israel's intent to seize territory amounting to nearly a 10th of the country. | At a meeting with the military chief of staff, Katz said Israeli forces would "control the remaining bridges and the security zone up to the Litani," a river that meets the Mediterranean about 30km (20 miles) ‚Äånorth of Israel's border.

WSWS (2026-03-25). "Workers need to organize for a mass general strike" —an Amazon worker in Massachusetts speaks out on exploitation, surveillance and organizing the fight back. wsws.org A core element of Amazon's operations is the Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program—a sprawling network of nominally independent subcontractors through which Amazon controls the lives of hundreds of thousands of delivery drivers without, it claims, employing a single one of them.

Vickie (2026-03-25). Saturday 3/28: No Kings Day San José. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…

Dr. Vladislav B. Sotiroviƒá (2026-03-25). Kosovo: Land, Demography and "Grey Economy" globalresearch.ca Territory, people, and physical power (security forces like police and army) are the inevitable prerequisites for creating a state. | The ethnic Albanians were, at the beginning, intruders into the autonomous province of South-West Serbia — Kosovo-Metochia (KosMet), who constituted a …

newarab (2026-03-25). Veteran French diplomat as UN personal envoy for Middle East war. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Massive rare earth oxide reserves discovered in Sichuan. ecns.cn China has discovered an additional 9.67 million metric tons of rare earth oxides in Mianning county, Sichuan province, raising the total to 11.46 million tons, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday.

Anthony Watts (2026-03-25). THE PUZZLING MYSTERY OF OHIO AND TEXAS FIREBALLS. wattsupwiththat.com "Spring is fireball season," says Bill Cooke of the NASA Meteoroid Environment Office. "For reasons we don't fully understand…

UMMID (2026-03-25). UPI Integrated Credit Cards: The Next Big Thing in India. ummid.com A UPI-integrated Credit Card is a card linked to a UPI app, enabling you to pay merchants by scanning a QR code instead of swiping a physical card.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Culinary heritage fuels Shaxian's prosperity. ecns.cn On the vibrant Taste of Origins snack street in Yubang village, Shaxian district in the city of Sanming, Fujian province, 60-something Zhang Xiuji plunges wontons into boiling water and deftly tosses noodles.

Lyn Neeley (2026-03-25). 'Nuestra América Convoy to Cuba' brings aid, solidarity. workers.org What began as a Cuba solidarity flotilla has escalated into an international caravan. Some 650 representatives of 33 countries and 120 organizations are bringing humanitarian aid to Cuba as it faces a growing energy crisis. The Granma 2.0 leaves Mexico with humanitarian aid for Cuba, March 20, 2026. (Photo: Baja . . . |

Robert Freeman (2026-03-25). No day of rest under capitalism push to extend Belfast shop opening hours. thecanary.co Belfast City Council is continuing to pursue its aim of ceaseless consumerism by extending shop opening hours within its area of influence. The move began last year in July 2025, when a majority of councillors (32 to 21) backed holding a public consultation on the proposed scheme. That consultation has now arrived with the council […] | By

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Indian police manage long lines as panic grows over fuel shortages. aljazeera.com Indian police have been stationed at petrol pumps in the state of Gujarat as people panic over possible fuel shortages.

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Philippines declares national emergency as fuel supplies dwindle. aljazeera.com Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a year-long national emergency as fuel supplies begin to dwindle.

Sarah Nafisa Shahid (2026-03-25). After a dictator, Bangladesh turns right. links.org.au Sarah Nafisa Shahid — Hardline Islamists gain ground in historic election following the 2024 July Uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Hassan withdraws from 2026 London Marathon with achilles injury. ecns.cn Reigning Olympic champion Sifan Hassan has pulled out of this year's London Marathon on 26 April after being injured in a treadmill mishap.

| AFP | (2026-03-25). Verstappen's Japan GP win streak under threat. tribune.com.pk Max Verstappen says that the Japanese Grand Prix is one of his favourite races, but his chances of a fifth straight victory at the weekend look vanishingly slim as his Red Bull struggles with Formula One's sweeping new regulations. | Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will carry their early dominance into Suzuka with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton their nearest challengers. | Red Bull and Verstappen are scrambling to recover from a disastrous start to the Formula One season, as are McLaren whose drivers ⚪ world champion Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri ⚪ both failed to start in Ch…

Brian Berletic, Orinoco Tribune. (2026-03-25). American/Ukrainians Caught Arming Militants In Myanmar. popularresistance.org India's national media reported the arrest by Indian security services of US mercenary Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainians for illegally crossing the border into neighboring Myanmar to provide military training to armed groups fighting Myanmar's central government. | Indian security services have also linked the suspects to "importing huge consignments of drones from Europe to Myanmar via India" for "ethnic armed groups," matching the established pattern of US proxy war waged around the globe throughout the 21st century.

UMMID (2026-03-25). Why USCIFR recommends ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. ummid.com The USCIRF is calling for a ban on the RSS and the need for such a strong move now, but the first person to realise and ban this organization was India's first Home Minister and Deputy prime Minister Sardar Patel.

Mae Palty (2026-03-25). I sleep here I have dreams, only a sense of. haaretz.com Maria Shregerodsky finds shelter in an underground light rail station, because 'everybody takes care of everybody here'…

| Web Desk | (2026-03-25). Petrol pump owners threaten nationwide shutdown. tribune.com.pk The All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) on Wednesday warned of a countrywide closure of petrol pumps if urgent concerns surrounding the petroleum industry are not addressed by the government. | In a letter sent to Power Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, the association's Vice Chairman Nouman Ali Butt called for an immediate meeting to discuss the pressing issues facing petrol pump owners. | "We would like to have a meeting with you at your earliest convenience to discuss and address the concerns of almost 14,000—15,000 petrol pump owners that need immediate attention," Butt said in the letter.

| Web Desk | (2026-03-25). PM reviews Gulf food export plan, orders faster decisions, port efficiency. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the supply of food items to Gulf countries and assess Pakistan's ports and maritime operations in the context of the prevailing regional situation. | The prime minister expressed satisfaction over the strategy devised for supplying food items to Gulf states and the progress made so far, commending the performance of the relevant departments and officials involved. | He directed all concerned departments to remain in close coordination with Gulf countries regarding the provision of required food items and their food security. Refe…

Jim DeBrosse (2026-03-25). Insurgent campaign aims to oust Ohio Democratic incumbent Greg Landsman over unquestioning support for Israel. mondoweiss.net Damon Lynch IV is vying to unseat AIPAC-favorite Greg Landsman in Ohio's upcoming May 5 primary, aiming to make the race a referendum on the incumbent's support for Israel. Recent trends in the Democratic Party suggest he might have a winning case.

WHYY (2026-03-25). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

| Saleem Khaliq | (2026-03-25). PSL 11 ushers in 'new era', says Shadab. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Super League is entering a "new era" with expanded teams and the introduction of a players' auction, according to Shadab Khan, captain of Islamabad United. | Speaking in an exclusive interview, Shadab said the addition of two new teams and a change in franchise ownership had significantly raised the competition level ahead of PSL 11. | "The PSL has grown over the last 10 years and it will continue to improve in this new phase," he said. "With eight teams now, there will be more combinations and greater competition." | Shadab highlighted the introduction of a players' auction as the biggest change…

Adriaan Alsema (2026-03-25). Petro says Colombia will pull out of investor protection treaties. colombiareports.com President Gustavo Petro said that Colombia will pull out of investor protection treaties that allow foreign corporations to sue the State over perceived losses before international tribunals. In a post on social media platform X, Petro said that "I accept the invitation from 200 global economists to change the global investment regime." Petro said that …

Dan Falcone (2026-03-25). The NYU Faculty Strike and the Politics of Workers' Rights. counterpunch.org Just days ago, NYU faced an imminent faculty strike of nearly 1,000 non-tenure track faculty as questions about labor conditions and university governance come into focus. In this exclusive interview for CounterPunch, Professor Rebecca Karl, a historian specializing in Modern Chinese History, provides insight into the political factors fueling the dispute. The university's shift toward

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-25). Humanitarian aid boat arrives in Cuba amid US blockade crisis. scmp.com The first boat of a flotilla carrying medical supplies, food and solar panels reached Cuba on Tuesday to aid the island as a US fuel blockade deepens its energy crisis. | The Maguro shrimp fishing boat docked in Havana three days later than hoped after battling strong winds, currents and a pesky battery during its journey from Mexico.

Norma Black (2026-03-25). Sunday 7/19: Sugartown Festival 2026. indybay.org 850 Pomona St Crockett Ca 94525…

| REUTERS | (2026-03-25). Esterhuizen leads South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand. tribune.com.pk Connor Esterhuizen's knock of 75 off just 33 balls helped South Africa secure a 33-run win over New Zealand on Wednesday, clinching a comeback 3-2 victory in their five-match Twenty20 series after New Zealand had taken a ‌2-1 lead last week. | Esterhuizen, who made his international debut earlier in the series, rekindled South Africa's innings after a muted start to help them post 187-4 in Christchurch, before two-wicket hauls from Gerald Coetzee, Wiaan Mulder and Ottniel Baartman restricted New Zealand to 154-8. | "Means everything and pinch-me moment to play for your country. Special feeling ‚&Ari…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Modi's Foreign Policy: From Strategic Autonomy to Enforced Submission. ummid.com Far from leading the world, India today risks dissolving its independent voice within the very power structures it once sought to challenge.

WHYY (2026-03-25). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

WiBOPM (2026-03-25). Wisconsin: Call Gov. Evers NOW to Demand a VETO of IHRA! wibailoutpeople.org FROM MADISON-RAFAH SISTER CITY PROJECT March 24, 2026 After passing the Assembly earlier this month, and with the addition of a "feel good" amendment aimed at getting more Democratic support and preventing a Gov. Evers veto, the bill to enshrine into WI law the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism —which includes criticism of Israel — has …

| Web Desk | (2026-03-25). Saudi crown prince 'deeply appreciates' Pakistan's peace efforts in phone call with Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, on Wednesday expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan's diplomatic efforts in advocating for de-escalation and resolution through peaceful dialogue during a telephone call with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. | Spoke with my dear brother His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to convey warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Royal Family and the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia. | I reiterated… | — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 25, 2026 | Accord…

GABIK (2026-03-25). Mahlobo to address sustainability conference in Johannesburg. sanews.gov.za Mahlobo to address sustainability conference in Johannesburg | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo is expected to deliver a keynote address at the 2026 Future of Sustainability Conference in Johannesburg, this evening. ⚪ The two-day conference, currently underway in Fourways, started on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, bringing together sustainability leaders, policymakers, chief executive officers, academics and industry specialists to tackle pressing challenges and explore innovative ways of embedding sustainability into business strategies. ⚪ Established in 2011, the conference emerged from a partnersh…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2026-03-25). Operation Epic Fury and US Unreadiness for War. globalresearch.ca The addiction of the US imperium to waging wars, one that President Donald Trump promised, and failed, to treat, has gotten the wags in the military worried.

A A (2026-03-25). Free speech for me but not for thee. strategic-culture.su By Andrew P. NAPOLITANO | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The government is threatening to change the FCC's equal-time rule and eve…

Multiple organizations (2026-03-25). Wednesday 4/1: Resist U.S. Endless Wars! Veterans, Youth and Families say Stop the war on Iran, Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/resist-april1…

No Kings (2026-03-25). Saturday 3/28: No Kings Felton. indybay.org Highway 9 & Graham Hill Road, Felton…

| Reuters | (2026-03-25). Trump's Greenland bid clouds Denmark polls. tribune.com.pk Danes voted on Tuesday in an election that could hand Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen a third term thanks to her staunch line against US President Donald Trump over Greenland, even though cost-of-living worries have hurt her leftist credentials. | Opinion polls show her Social Democrats are headed for their weakest result since before World War Two — many Danes blame Frederiksen for not doing enough to protect their Nordic welfare model, while others point to growing weariness after nearly seven years of her leadership. | With the right divided, however, she is seen as favourite to return to power at th…

DikelediM (2026-03-25). Municipality responds to fire at Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha. sanews.gov.za Municipality responds to fire at Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha | The O.R. Tambo District Municipality says its fire and rescue teams are actively responding to a blaze at the Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha, with the situation currently under control. ⚪ In a media statement issued on Tuesday, the municipality said the fire was swiftly reported by members of the public, allowing emergency services to respond without delay. Authorities expressed appreciation for the public's vigilance, noting that early reporting played a critical role in the rapid deployment of firefighting teams. ⚪ "Emergency teams are on s…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.

newleftreview (2026-03-25). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.

David Swanson (2026-03-25). Video: Ronda Cooperstein on War on Iran. worldbeyondwar.org By DSOT, March 25, 2026 | World BEYOND War Baltimore Chapter Co-Coordinator Ronda Cooperstein discusses Iran.

UMMID (2026-03-25). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…

UMMID (2026-03-25). How Zionists in US, Israel weaponized religion to launch unholy wars. ummid.com Across centuries, crusading armies marched across continents to the battle cry Deus vult — God wills it, wearing the mask of faith and annihilation cloaked in the mantle of sanctimony.

Ralph Nader (2026-03-25). The Worsening Trump DUMP, Trump SLUMP, Trump PUMP, and Trump WARS. counterpunch.org Unstable Tyrant Trump is running out of lies, fantasies, and promises to break. An NBC interview of a Pennsylvania woman next to a gas station signals the trend. The reporter asked her what she would say to President Trump. She answered: "You are a worthless pile of s—". He then asked her how many times

infobrics (2026-03-25). Russia offers the only way out of Europe's energy crisis. infobrics.org European authorities have been intimidating energy companies in every possible way.

The Canary (2026-03-25). Draconian bill restricting trans rights passed in India. thecanary.co A draconian bill for trans rights in India has passed through the Lok Sabha on Tuesday 24 March 2025 the and Rajya Sabha on Wednesday 25 March. Swift and damning condemnation has followed from opposition parties and civil society groups. Trans rights have seen global backsliding in recent years, including in the UK. The Transgender […] | By

nosihle (2026-03-25). Implementation of structural reforms pays off. sanews.gov.za Implementation of structural reforms pays off | The implementation of structural reforms has liberalised the energy market; shifted it away from reliance on Eskom; resolved Eskom's debt and enabled the power utility to invest in repairing and maintaining its energy generation infrastructure. | "The structural reforms are paying off. We have liberalised the energy market, and we no longer depend solely on Eskom for our electricity supply," Deputy Finance Minister, Dr David Masondo, said on Tuesday. | Through Operation Vulindlela, government is advancing structural reforms to unlock growth, strengthen infrastructu…

ICRC (2026-03-25). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…

aljazeera (2026-03-25). US jury orders Meta to pay $375m for endangering children. aljazeera.com The verdict marks the first time a US state has successfully sued the social media giant over child safety issues.

Qassam Muaddi (2026-03-25). What it's like to be a family caught in the crosshairs of Israel's 'de-Palestinization' of Jerusalem. mondoweiss.net The Hamdia family spent all of their life savings on building a home, but Israeli bulldozers destroyed it in a single day. They are one example of Israel's surging policy of home demolitions in the West Bank.

Erika Schelby (2026-03-25). How Environmental Laws Are Shifting the Focus From Humans to Nature. counterpunch.org The need to protect populations from environmental harm or contamination is not new. Whenever human welfare was imperiled, those in power within most ancient civilizations passed laws to address these issues. History is replete with examples of this. For instance, there is evidence of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3000—1300 BCE) adapting to climate change,

Chris Walker (2026-03-25). Pentagon Revises Restrictions on Journalists — by Essentially Kicking Them Out. truthout.org The United States Department of Defense (DOD) has established a new policy that essentially boots journalists out of the Pentagon building — less than a week after a federal judge ruled that a separate attempt by the agency to restrict journalists was unconstitutional. The DOD announced on Tuesday that it is closing the workspace in the Pentagon that has for years been used by journalists… |

Marx Memorial Library (2026-03-25). Can dialectics explain the world? mronline.org Dialectical materialism is best seen as a valuable heuristic—a practical approach to problem solving, analysis and investigation, explains the MARX MEMORIAL LIBRARY…

Mark Scolforo (2026-03-25). Pa. teens get probation after using AI to create fake nudes of classmates. whyy.org Two teenage boys who used artificial intelligence to create fake nude photos of their classmates were put on probation Wednesday and placed in the custody of their parents. | The boys, who were 14 at the time, admitted earlier this month that they made 59 child sex abuse images. Prosecutors said they morphed photos of girls, many from Instagram, with virtual images of adults depicting nudity or sexual activity. | Some of the victims were their classmates at Lancaster Country Day School, west of Philadelphia. Police said in court documents that a woman reported that her daughter said a fellow student had been "tak…

Editor (2026-03-25). 'We Won't Die for Israel': Military Members Seek a Way Out as U.S. War Expands. scheerpost.com In recent interviews on Clearing the FOG, Margaret Flowers highlights a sharp rise in military personnel seeking conscientious objector status, speaking with Mike Prysner of the Center on Conscience and War and revisiting an earlier conversation with James Branum of the Military Law Task Force on legal alternatives available to active-duty troops. The interviews point …

Revolution Books (2026-03-25). Tuesday 4/7: Sunsara Taylor:We Need & We Demand:Whole New Way to Live A Fundamentally Different System. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…

newarab (2026-03-25). Fire at Kuwait airport after drones hit fuel tank. newarab.com

Nazli Tarzi (2026-03-25). Review: The Othered Woman and how white feminism harms Muslim women. thecanary.co In her debut book—The Othered Woman—Shahed Ezaydi blends sociopolitical analysis, multimedia research, and personal experience to critique white feminism. She explores the phenomenon as a mindset, unchecked ego, and a place of privilege (with race playing second-fiddle). Ezaydi's no-holds-barred approach challenges reductive framings of Islam as the ball-and-chain holding back women. She flips the script, […] | By

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Deadly US attack on Iraqi military base sparks condemnation. aljazeera.com The US killed seven Iraqi soldiers in a strike in Iraq as it targeted the Popular Mobilisation Forces.

The Canary (2026-03-25). Lucy Powell has an epiphany as she discovers voters need a reason to back Labour. thecanary.co Gorton and Denton had been a Labour fortress for a hundred years. In one form or another, the party held it for a century — until 2026, when the Green Party stormed in with a 27% swing. The victory marked their first ever Westminster by-election win and their first MP in the North of England […] | By

CAT (2026-03-25). Thursday 4/2: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.

ICRC (2026-03-25). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…

UMMID (2026-03-25). Don't call your defeat agreement: Iran warns United States. ummid.com Amidst repeated victory claims by Donald Trump administration, Tehran rebuked Washington asserting that the United States has actually been defeated in the ongoing war.

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Mohamed Salah: Is Liverpool exit the end? Can World Cup spur Egypt star? aljazeera.com With his time at Liverpool, and apparently the world's most elite league, coming to an end, what is left to drive Salah?>

| Our Correspondent | (2026-03-25). PSX rallies over 3,400 points amid strong buying. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued to trade on a strong positive note on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index maintaining firm upward momentum during the ongoing session. | As of the latest update, the index stood at 157,392.32 points, up 3,425.96 points (2.23%) from the previous close of 153,966.36. Earlier in the day, at around 11: 55 am, the index was recorded at 157,385.66, showing a gain of 3,419.30 points (2.22%). The market sustained this strength into the afternoon, gradually advancing to a gain of around 3,424 points by 2: 00 pm. | Read: KSE-100 up 942 points in early trade amid volatili…

| Talib Fareedi | (2026-03-25). PIA to resume direct London flights after six-year hiatus. tribune.com.pk Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume direct flights to London after a six-year suspension, offering relief to Pakistanis living in the country and abroad. | According to a PIA spokesperson, the airline will operate its first flight from Islamabad to London on March 29, followed by the launch of Lahore-London flights on March 30. | Initially, PIA will operate four weekly flights to London ⚪ three from Islamabad and one from Lahore ⚪ using Boeing 777 aircraft. All flights will land at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4. | Read: PIA refutes claims its flight escaped missile attack near UAE's Fujairah…

Imran Khalid (2026-03-25). Private Credit Turned Out to Be an Illusion. What's Next? fairobserver.com The global financial system has a way of reminding us that liquidity is often just a polite word for an illusion. For years, investors have poured trillions into private credit, lured by the promise of higher yields and the comforting narrative that these loans were safer than volatile public stocks. But that comfort has vanished….

Nikita Mazurov (2026-03-25). How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports. theintercept.com With Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents deployed to The risks are real. Customs and Border Protection agents have the authority to examine travelers' devices. In June, for instance, federal agents denied a Norwegian tourist entry to t…

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Xiong'an takes shape, ready for new influx. ecns.cn As a "millennium plan" and a project with national significance, the Xiong'an New Area, about 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing, has been designed to relieve Beijing of functions that are nonessential to its role as the nation's capital, and to boost the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

50501 San Jose, Indivisible,, partners (2026-03-25). Saturday 3/28: NO KINGS! San Jose Protest Rally & March Against Authoritarianism. indybay.org St. James Park | E St. James Street and First Street | San Jose, CA 95112 | This is a peaceful event | Parking: Third Street Garage or meter parking along nearby streets…

Eric Brooks (2026-03-25). Forever chemicals: hazardous to your health. cpusa.org The past has been a mint
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| True of tomorrow | — A mom was running a bath when she noticed the discolored water. It was 1967. With her young family, she lived on the side of

WHYY (2026-03-25). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.

Nayvin Gordon (2026-03-25). NAZIS WERE HANGED FOR CRIMES US/ISRAEL IS COMMITTING TODAY. indybay.org The New Nazi movement is leading us into barbarism and world war…

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Dozens of bodies including children exhumed from mass grave in Kenya. aljazeera.com Kenyan authorities have exhumed 32 bodies, including children and foetuses from a mass grave in the town of Kericho.

Marcel Nelson, Nathan Rao (2026-03-25). Canada: Out of the impasse? The Avi Lewis campaign and left strategy. links.org.au Marcel Nelson and Nathan Rao on the possibilities and potential pitfalls of Avi Lewis's campaign for the New Democratic Party leadership.

Editor (2026-03-25). How microplastics threaten marine ecosystems and the food chain. mronline.org Microplastics are pervasive pollutants that accumulate in marine ecosystems and enter the human food chain.

newleftreview (2026-03-25). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?

No Kings (2026-03-25). Saturday 3/28: No Kings Santa Cruz. indybay.org San Lorenzo Park, 134 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz…

WiBOPM (2026-03-25). Detroit Solidarity With Revolutionary Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org Detroit Solidarity With Revolutionary Cuba Grand Circus Park was the center of a solidarity rally with socialist society of Cuba and its people on Sat. March 21, 2026. The Caribbean island-nation has been under a United States imperialist blockade for sixty-five years. In recent months, the administration of President Donald Trump has issued renewed threats …

Mark J Willière (2026-03-25). Cheap Drones, Costly Wars: How AI Is Changing Global Conflict. thinktank.pk The battlefield witnessed a historic escalation: Russia launched nearly 1,000 drones in just 24 hours against Ukraine—one of the largest drone assaults ever recorded. This was not merely another phase of the war—it was a defining moment. The scale, speed, and coordination of this attack signaled a profound transformation in military doctrine. Wars are no …

editor (2026-03-25). Silence the doctors, harm the children. onlineopinion.com.au When ethics becomes dissent: why doctors must be free to speak for patient safety…

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Hainan Free Trade Port doesn't pursue zero-sum game, says Secretary General of ASEAN-China Centre. ecns.cn "China's Hainan Free Trade Port policy is aligned with its high-level opening-up strategy, pursuing multi-win outcomes and cooperation, not a zero-sum game," said Shi Zhongjun, secretary general of ASEAN-China Centre…

Indivisible East Bay & numerous organiztions (2026-03-25). Saturday 3/28: Oakland: No Kings! March & Rally – We Have the Power to Fight Fascism. indybay.org MARCH START: Frank Ogawa/Oscar Grant Plaza, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612 | MARCH END & RALLY: Amphitheater: bordering Lake Merritt Blvd, between 12th Street and 1st Ave | Peaceful & family friendly. Activism & community groups will be tabling at Lake Merritt…

infobrics (2026-03-25). Global South paying price for Trump's war in Iran. infobrics.org The Global South faces rising inflation, food insecurity, and debt risks as the Iran war disrupts global markets. Oil price spikes and potentially tighter monetary policy in the West are bound to amplify economic strain. A growing sense of injustice should reshape geopolitical alignments.

newarab (2026-03-25). Israel evicts 11 Palestinian families in east Jerusalem. newarab.com

Bharat Dogra (2026-03-25). Our Deeply Troubled World: Three Important Features of Present and Future World. globalresearch.ca As our deeply troubled world plunges from one crisis to another, it is very helpful to remember three most important features of the present day world and its future.

Veronica Riccobene (2026-03-25). Democrats' Stall Tactics Delay Iran War Powers Vote. levernews.com

aljazeera (2026-03-25). Hezbollah chief urges unity, no talks with Israel amid Lebanon attacks. aljazeera.com Naim Qassem says negotiating with Israel 'under fire amounts to imposing surrender' on Lebanon.

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2026-03-25). Wednesday 4/29: San Francisco Congressional Candidate Forum. indybay.org Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF | 1675 Owens St, San Francisco 94158…

UMMID (2026-03-25). KV Admission 2026: Registration Steps. ummid.com Online registration for admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27 has started from Friday March 20, 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Air China opens two new lines to Brussels. ecns.cn On March 24, Air China officially launched a new direct route between Beijing and the Belgian capital Brussels, with another Chengdu-Brussels service set to commence on March 26.

ecns.cn (2026-03-25). Canton Fair to debut eight new exhibition zones for green, smart products. ecns.cn With the China Import and Export Fair just around the corner, organizers have announced eight new exhibition zones to be dedicated to displaying green and smart products and technologies from Chinese companies.

Melvin Goodman (2026-03-25). The NYT Times Continues to Normalize Trump. counterpunch.org "This is in a way the anger presidency. Anger defines Mr. Trump's decade on the political stage. Mr. Trump is not the first president with a temper. Even the genial Dwight D. Eisenhower was known to be sharp behind closed doors. Lyndon B. Johnson's tantrums were Texas size. Richard M. Nixon seemed to be on

ALEX (2026-03-25). The DWP are still slapping carers with unlawful repayment bills as another inquiry looms. thecanary.co MPs are considering yet another inquiry into the carers' allowance scandal Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). This time, it's over the fact that the department is continuing to chase unpaid carers for discredited repayment bills. Only, there's a glaring issue here, isn't there? There's not a number of inquiries we can run, or an […] | By

Paul Budde (2026-03-25). Satellite is no silver bullet: Our mobile networks still depend on fibre. independentaustralia.net

WSWS (2026-03-25). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Staff at 42 care facilities in Nova Scotia have now authorized strike action by margins averaging 95 percent.

ICRC (2026-03-25). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…

WSWS (2026-03-25). Australia, New Zealand solidify pro-US military alliance against China. wsws.org The two imperialist powers are moving to establish a combined "Anzac force" that will support US-led wars and dominate impoverished Pacific countries.

| AFP | (2026-03-25). Italy hoping to end World Cup pain. tribune.com.pk Italy are hoping to end a 12-year absence from the World Cup as one of the planet's most important footballing nations heads to the qualifying play-offs in the midst of another identity crisis. | Northern Ireland come to Bergamo for what promises to be a tense semi-final on Thursday as Italy desperately try to not miss a third consecutive World Cup. | Gennaro Gattuso led Italy to second in qualifying Group I and has obtained some stability for the Azzurri following the sacking of the volatile Luciano Spalletti. | But two heavy defeats dished out by group winners Norway were a stark reminder of how far the nati…

newleftreview (2026-03-25). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.

Staff (2026-03-25). Carbón con aroma de mujer. cubadebate.cu Sara no se limita a ser ganadera. Sus manos ordeñan, siembran, pastorean y ahora, también, encienden hornos de carbón. Ha comenzado la siembra de alevines, integrando la acuicultura como otra alternativa de alimento y desarrollo. Cada acción suya multiplica: leche, carne, peces, energía.

Martha Rios (2026-03-25). Federación Cubana de Atletismo informa sobre aplazamiento de Maratón de Varadero. radiohc.cu La Federación Cubana de Atletismo (FCA) informó este martes que la séptima edición de la Maratón de Varadero, que debía realizarse el domingo 12 de abril, ha sido aplazada debido a las limitaciones logísticas que impone el recrudecido cerco energético a que está sometido el país.La decisión se adoptó de conjunto con sus restantes organizadores —el Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación, la Comisión Nacional de Atletismo y la Sociedad Mercantil Cubadeportes S. A.—, con los que compartimos el objetivo de mantener un evento con el nivel y prestigio alcanzados en estos años de celeb…

Staff (2026-03-25). Ciego de àÅvila tendrá este año su XXIII edición del Festival Piña Colada. cubadebate.cu Este año, Piña Colada estará dedicado a la destacada soprano avileña Lucy Safont, y hará un espacio para la décima edición del Simposio Música y Juventud, con fecha pendiente a precisar, pero con la certeza de que no debe faltar un evento teórico de gran importancia.

Martha Rios (2026-03-25). Federación Cubana de Atletismo informa sobre aplazamiento de Maratón de Varadero. radiohc.cu La Federación Cubana de Atletismo (FCA) informó este martes que la séptima edición de la Maratón de Varadero, que debía realizarse el domingo 12 de abril, ha sido aplazada debido a las limitaciones logísticas que impone el recrudecido cerco energético a que está sometido el país.La decisión se adoptó de conjunto con sus restantes organizadores —el Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación, la Comisión Nacional de Atletismo y la Sociedad Mercantil Cubadeportes S. A.—, con los que compartimos el objetivo de mantener un evento con el nivel y prestigio alcanzados en estos años de celeb…

Ed Newman (2026-03-25). Cuba welcomes first ship of "Nuestra América" Convoy from Mexico. radiohc.cu By José Manuel Lapeira Casas / Agencia Cubana de Noticias | Cuba welcomed a portion of the Mexican delegation from the "Nuestra América" (Our America) convoy, arriving at the Port of Havana aboard the vessel *Maguro* — dubbed "Granma 2.0." | The first ship with solidarity aid in the "Nuestra America" Convoy arrived to Cuba on Tuesday, after five days on the sea from Mexico. | The arrival of the ship, which departed last Friday from Puerto Progreso in Yucatán, is part of a solidarity initiative spearheaded by various organizations and collectives. Their goal: to del…

Staff (2026-03-25). A 50 años del golpe, el gobierno libertario argentino intenta borrar la verdad. cubadebate.cu El quiebre democrático que llevó adelante la Junta Militar no solo implicó la instauración de un régimen represivo, sino también la implementación de un programa económico.. En ese esquema, tuvo un rol central el entonces ministro de Economía, José Alfredo Martínez de Hoz, quien condujo los rieles del sistema entre 1976 y 1981.

Ed Newman (2026-03-25). Cuba welcomes first ship of "Nuestra América" Convoy from Mexico. radiohc.cu By José Manuel Lapeira Casas / Agencia Cubana de Noticias | Cuba welcomed a portion of the Mexican delegation from the "Nuestra América" (Our America) convoy, arriving at the Port of Havana aboard the vessel *Maguro* — dubbed "Granma 2.0." | The first ship with solidarity aid in the "Nuestra America" Convoy arrived to Cuba on Tuesday, after five days on the sea from Mexico. | The arrival of the ship, which departed last Friday from Puerto Progreso in Yucatán, is part of a solidarity initiative spearheaded by various organizations and collectives. Their goal: to del…

Martha Rios (2026-03-25). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicita a destacado trabajador de la radio en Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este martes al Premio Nacional de la Radio 2023, José Gabriel Ramírez Cal, por su cumpleaños 82. | El homenaje fue a tenor de la presentación en La Habana del libro 'La Historia de la Radio en el Centro del país', del destacado radialista. | La noticia, divulgada en la página web de la emisora radial CMHW, en la central provincia de Villa Clara, señala que la misiva fue leída por el ministro de cultura de Cuba, Alpidio Alonso, en ocasión de la presentación de esta obra que recoge pasajes…

Martha Rios (2026-03-25). Vicepresidenta de FDIM: Cuba representa soberanía y dignidad. radiohc.cu La vicepresidenta de la Federación Internacional de Mujeres Demócratas (FDIM) para América Latina y el Caribe, la luchadora colombiana Gloria Inés Ramírez destacó este martes en Bogotá, el ejemplo de soberanía, dignidad y resistencia que da Cuba al mundo. | En un mensaje divulgado en redes sociales, la dirigente también rechazó el recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos y las penurias que el cerco unilateral acarrea para la ciudadanía de la isla.El bloqueo impide acceder a energía, alimentos, a medicinas, limita el desarrollo económico, asfixia la vida cotidiana. Sólo entre 2024 y 2025 las pérdida…

Staff (2026-03-25). A 50 años del golpe, el gobierno libertario argentino intenta borrar la verdad. cubadebate.cu El quiebre democrático que llevó adelante la Junta Militar no solo implicó la instauración de un régimen represivo, sino también la implementación de un programa económico.. En ese esquema, tuvo un rol central el entonces ministro de Economía, José Alfredo Martínez de Hoz, quien condujo los rieles del sistema entre 1976 y 1981.

Martha Rios (2026-03-25). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicita a destacado trabajador de la radio en Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este martes al Premio Nacional de la Radio 2023, José Gabriel Ramírez Cal, por su cumpleaños 82. | El homenaje fue a tenor de la presentación en La Habana del libro 'La Historia de la Radio en el Centro del país', del destacado radialista. | La noticia, divulgada en la página web de la emisora radial CMHW, en la central provincia de Villa Clara, señala que la misiva fue leída por el ministro de cultura de Cuba, Alpidio Alonso, en ocasión de la presentación de esta obra que recoge pasajes…

No Kings (2026-03-25). Saturday 3/28: NO KINGS Monterey. indybay.org Window On The Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…

newleftreview (2026-03-25). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.

Ed Newman (2026-03-25). Cuba authorizes ten companies to use virtual assets for international payments. radiohc.cu For the first time, the Central Bank of Cuba has authorized ten companies to use virtual assets for cross-border commercial operations. This measure, officially published in the *Official Gazette* on March 23, grants operating licenses to nine micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and one joint venture. | The authorized companies include Ingenius Tecnologías, Dofleini, La Calesa Real, La Meknica, Cema Soltec, El Asadito, Pasarela Digital SURL, Ara, DQ Dasqom SURL, and the joint venture Productos Sanitarios S.A. (Prosa). | The regulations stipulate that these entities may only utilize virtual assets f…

WSWS (2026-03-25). Explosion rocks Valero's Port Arthur, Texas refinery. wsws.org This is the second major incident at a US refinery in the past five months, following an explosion at the El Segundo Chevron refinery which rocked much of the Los Angeles area last October.