(2026-03-04). The Fourth Reich Is Financial: War Is Absolution. popularresistance.org Let us, for a moment, reflect deeply upon the martyrdom of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in an aerial strike by U.S. and Israeli forces. Following the ongoing Zionist dispossession and genocide of Palestinians, as well as the trafficking and sexual exploitation of children that has ensnared not just Trump and Netanyahu, but the wealthy elite across the sector of capitalism's excess and abuse that has come to light following the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Billionaires and their sycophants, and its culture of elite political access and influence continue to operate not just with i…
(2026-03-04). Friday 3/6: Noisemakers Against Genocide (NAG). indybay.org üîªLocation: 456 Montgomery – israeli Consulate, San Francisco üáµüá∏…
(2026-03-04). France: French ISIS foreign fighter Sabri Essid to be tried for crimes against humanity and genocide against the Yazidis. fidh.org The in absentia trial of Sabri Essid, a French ISIS foreign fighter, will take place from 16 to 20 March 2026 before the Paris Criminal Court. It will be the first trial in France relating to the genocide committed against the Yazidis, and the first time a French citizen is tried for this offense. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Kinyat, the Free Yezidi Foundation (FYF), Yazda, and the Ligue des droits de l'Homme (LDH) will participate in the trial as civil parties, (…) | – |
(2026-03-04). Questions/Answers on the trial of Sabri Essid: First trial in France related to the genocide of the Yazidis. fidh.org The in absentia trial of Sabri Essid, a French ISIS foreign fighter, will take place from 16 to 20 March 2026 before the Paris Criminal Court. It will be the first trial in France relating to the genocide committed against the Yazidis. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Kinyat, the Free Yezidi Foundation (FYF), Yazda, and the Ligue des droits de l'Homme (LDH) will participate in the trial as civil parties, alongside three Yazidi survivors and their children.
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(2026-03-04). From 1830 Algeria to Gaza and Minab — A Moral Crisis of International Order. ummid.com Since October 2023, Gaza has endured one of the most intense bombardment campaigns in the contemporary world. amd now the brutal killing of girls in the US-Israeli attack on a school in Minab, Iran.
(2026-03-04). Francesca Albanese, Gaza, and the Military-Propaganda Nexus Behind the US-Israeli War on Iran. counterpunch.org 
When Francesca Albanese began to expose the big picture of expanding military domination, and warned of its global consequences, the campaign to discredit her went into high gear. The latest attacks on the Special Rapporteur came in response to a videotape appearance she made at a conference in Doha where she argued that this growing systemic threat should be viewed as a "common enemy of humanity."
(2026-03-04). Friday 3/6: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp36…
(2026-03-04). The Architecture of Siege: Cuba, Gaza, and the Strategy of Everywhere at Once. portside.org The Architecture of Siege: Cuba, Gaza, and the Strategy of Everywhere at Once |
(2026-03-04). Thursday 3/5: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-03-04). A First Lady in a New York Cell. counterpunch.org 
On International Working Women's Day in 2025, Cilia Flores, the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, read a poem she wrote highlighting the historic role played by Latin American women in the fight against imperialism. We're not flowers the wind can pluck, we're roots of rebel and loyal land, we're grandmothers, mothers, daughters, granddaughters; we
(2026-03-04). Iran Is Morally Superior To The United States. thealtworld.com Iran is better than the United States. The United States is worse than Iran. | This is true not because Iran is especially good, but because the United States is especially evil. | Iran isn't blanketing a major metropolis with military explosives, killing over a thousand people including hundreds of children. The United States is doing this with its partner in crime Israel. | Iran isn't continuously bombing and invading countries around the world, toppling governments, circling the globe with hundreds of military bases, targeting civilian populations with siege warfare and brandishing nuclear weapons at its enemi…
(2026-03-04). Attack On Iran Also An Assault On United Nations. popularresistance.org On Feb. 16, one of us (Jeffrey Sachs) sent a letter to the U.N. Security Council warning that the United States was on the verge of tearing up the United Nations Charter. That warning has now come to pass. | The United States and Israel have launched an unprovoked war against Iran in flagrant violation of Article 2(4) of the Charter, without authorization from the Security Council, and without any legitimate claim of self-defense under Article 51. | They are trying to kill the U.N. Charter and the international rule of law, but they will fail.
(2026-03-04). 'Totally stupid' move to attack during talks, says Iran's UN envoy. dawn.com GENEVA: The United States made a "totally stupid decision" to attack Iran while in negotiations, and betrayed Gulf nations by trashing their diplomatic efforts, Tehran's UN ambassador in Geneva Ali Bahreini said on Tuesday. | The ambassador insisted Tehran had made no approach to Washington for negotiations, saying "there hasn't been any contact from our side". | Trump had claimed earlier that the Iranian leadership "wants to talk" and had "contacted Washington" for this purpose. | Ali Bahreini said Tehran had no problem with its neighbours, but could not let US bases in the Gulf be used as launch pads for attack…
(2026-03-04). A War for Oil: Economist Michael Hudson on U.S. Quest to Control the World's Oil Trade. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By We speak with economist Michael Hudson, who details how President Trump opted to attack Iran despite progress at indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations. "The whole reason that America h…
outlookindia.com (2026-03-03). Manufacturing War: The US–Israel Assault on Iran And Threat To West Asia
The US–Israel strikes on Iranian cities, including Tehran, were launched despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, prompting Iranian counter-attacks on US bases
Claims that the war is about democracy, women's rights, or nuclear weapons collapse under scrutiny, given Western alliances with autocratic regimes
The assault reflects a long-standing effort to weaken or dismantle Iran for resisting US dominance and supporting Palestine
(2026-03-04). Israeli-American Attack on Iran: A Prelude to Middle East's Destruction. ummid.com The latest attacks by Iran and Israel on each other is no longer just a traditional fight of words between the two countries, but is leading to a permanent change in the geographical and political map of the Middle East.
(2026-03-04). Trump 'not happy' with Spain, UK over Iran. dawn.com • Threatens to cut off all trade with Madrid after Sanchez terms attack on Iran breach of int'l law | • Calls UK 'a reluctant partner' | • Macron sends aircraft carrier to Mediterranean | WASHI ≠NGTON: Amid the ongoing "Spain has been t…
(2026-03-04). The US Media Goes To War On Iran. popularresistance.org Since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran began, the mainstream media has featured an barrage of voices openly cheering on the war. | Chief among them is Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American pundit who has spent years calling for the Iranian government to be toppled. She's been all over cable news, celebrating the attacks. | On CBS, she called on Trump to "finish the job" in Iran and attacked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for opposing the strikes | "This is a Berlin Wall moment. Let's tear this wall down," Alinejad told CNN's Dana Bash.
(2026-03-04). US, Israel strike Qom leadership council. dawn.com 
• Iran says building housing Assembly of Experts, tasked with electing new supreme leader, was 'not in use' • Death toll rises to 787 after Tehran rocked by intense bombing; Tel Aviv hit by retaliatory salvos • Khamenei to be laid to rest in Mashhad • Trump shatters Pehlavi's ambitions, says 'someone from within' should take over Iran • Rubio reveals US invasion triggered by fear of imminent Israeli attack • US president contradicts secretary of state, says he may have 'forced Israel's hand' ‚Ä&c…
(2026-03-04). They Are Still Lying About the Iraq War. counterpunch.org 
They are still lying about the Iraq War. The lack of shame exhibited by the US government as it lies about Iraqi improvised explosive device (IED) attacks that killed thousands of American service members to justify its new war on Iran is breathtaking. President Trump led off his press conference today, the first since the
(2026-03-04). Iran holds funeral of 165 children killed in US, Israeli attack. dawn.com PARIS: Mourners gathered in the Iranian city of Minab in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan on Tuesday for funeral of 165 school children who were killed in an alleged US-Israeli air strike on a school. The attack left nearly 100 others, including teachers and other school staff members, injured. | The grieving families gathered to bid farewell to the schoolchildren carrying small coffins and photographs of the young victims of the air strike against the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab, as cries and prayers echoed throughout the city. | The ceremony came three days after what Iran's officials said the U…
(2026-03-04). Why Animal Activists Should Oppose the Iran War. counterpunch.org 
Anyone who believes President Donald Trump is attacking Iran for the sake of democracy or human rights is profoundly naive. At no point in his time in the White House has the fascist leader evidenced any concern for such values. In fact, he has consistently worked to undermine them at home and abroad. Are we
(2026-03-04). NA suspends rules for Iran debate, passes crypto bill instead. dawn.com • Approved within minutes, bill paves way for regulatory authority to supervise crypto assets | • MNAs denounce Khamenei's killing, express fear Pakistan 'might be next' | ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday intelligently used the provisions in the rules to approve an important bill within minutes in the National Assembly before Speaker Ayaz Sadiq ope ≠ned the floor for a general debate on the Middle East crisis following the US-Israel attacks on Iran. | At the outset, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry requested the speaker to suspend the private me…
(2026-03-04). Ecuadorian-Iranian Cultural Center attacked in Quito. peoplesdispatch.org On March 1, dozens of Muslims who were praying in the holy month of Ramadan in Quito were surprised when Chronicle of a xenophobic attack: | Before the attack, several videos showed a caravan of cars driving through several streets in the north-central part of the capital, apparently celebrating the recent attack by the United States and Israel agains…
(2026-03-04). Anti-War Protesters – No More Trumplomacy. indybay.org As Americans and the world ended February with the news that Israel and the US had begun their illegal war with an aerial attack on Iran, anti-war activists across the globe hastily organized protests to this latest aggression in resistance to yet another resource war. Without a stated plan and lacking Congressional approval by ignoring the War Powers Act of the Constitution, President Trump sanctioned the unprovoked attack that has resulted as expected in spillover across the region and the very dominant possibility of America engaging in yet another "endless war."
(2026-03-04). Left politicians call for Europe to exit NATO amid US-Israeli attacks on Iran. peoplesdispatch.org While government leaders in Europe offered Since the fir…
(2026-03-04). Iran confirms Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel joint attacks. ummid.com Iran has confirmed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei was killed in the US-Israel joint bombing on Tehran Saturday February 28, 2026.
(2026-03-04). Netanyahu desperate to end war? Israel wants to reopen airspace as Iranian missiles wreak havoc. hindustantimes.com Amid relentless strikes by Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering reopening Israeli airspace in a "controlled" manner even as Tehran intensifies attacks. With nine killed in Beit Shemesh and regional airspaces partially shut, the Middle East conflict is entering a dangerous new phase.
(2026-03-04). American Imperialism and the Political Dynamics of Attacks Directed at Iran. uwidata.com By Dr. Halim Genàßoƒülu It is not surprising that Indian Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport on February 25, 2026, as part of a two-day program that included his historic speech to the Israeli Parliament and a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. The most striking …
(2026-03-04). Tuesday 3/3: Webinar: The U.S./Israeli Attack on Iran and Its Consequences. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nTWHOUN……
(2026-03-04). US and Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation: sources. scmp.com Iranian ‚Å Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days ‚Å about whether, and how, to attack Iran's security forces in the western part of the country, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter. | The Iranian Kurdish coalition of groups based on the Iran-Iraq border in the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan has been training to mount such an attack in hopes of weakening the country's military, as the United States and Israel pound Iranian targets with…
(2026-03-04). The Kill Chain: How Israel's Spies Engineered War and Mayhem. wibailoutpeople.org 
As the US engaged Iran in talks, Israel was preparing assassinations and laying the groundwork for a wider war. (Photo Illustration: Palestine Chronicle)…
(2026-03-04). Regime Change in the Iran War, But Which One? counterpunch.org 
Last June 2025 Trump bombed Iran. He said to eliminate Iran's alleged nuclear weapons development. He then proclaimed he had achieved that goal. So what then is the War about now? What's the US strategic objective? The endgame? In the midst of the recent Epstein scandal, Israel's Netanyahu a week ago visited the White House
(2026-03-04). Live Updates: Iran retaliates after US, Israel Joint military strikes. ummid.com The United States and Israel in a joint military strikes about one hour ago Saturday February 08, 2026 have bombed several cities of Iran, including the capital Tehran, even as the latter said it is retaliating with force.
(2026-03-04). Israeli UN envoy urges 'more time' as Iran war batters region and energy markets. hindustantimes.com Israel and the US have hit Iranian missile and nuclear-linked sites, while Iran has retaliated with missile barrages on Israel and drone strikes on US embassies across the Gulf, disrupting energy supplies and travel as casualties mount on both sides. Israeli envoy to the UN, Danny Danon insists their goal is "no nuclear weapons, no missile threat, no terror infrastructure," asking civilians in Israel and neighboring countries to "give us some more time" as both sides absorb mounting casualties and the risk of escalation pulls global powers and energy markets deeper into the crisis.
(2026-03-04). Belief, border and bombs: What long-term instability in Iran means for Pakistan. dawn.com On Sunday afternoon, protesters in Islamabad pressed shoulder to shoulder, most of them dressed in black, and chanted slogans that rippled through the crowd. "Death to America, death to Israel," they shouted in unison. Among them was also Kazim Hussain, who clutched a portrait of Ayatollah Khamenei. | The student, also an activist affiliated with Shia group Imamia Students Organisation (ISO), believes that the
(2026-03-04). Trump's Iran War Revives Israeli Plan to Remake Middle East that Drove Post-9/11 Invasions. bylinetimes.com President Donald Trump's war on Iran resurrects a 30-year-old Israeli-American regime change doctrine that drove…
(2026-03-04). Hegemony, deterrence, perspective: an initial assessment of the Israel-U.S.-Iran conflict. strategic-culture.su February 28, 2026 marks a watershed moment in the strategic history of Western Asia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Summary of t…
(2026-03-04). Trump's Iran war will put him in the history books, but… strategic-culture.su Did Marco Rubio just admit that Israel dragged the U.S. into the war with the first strike? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Did M…
(2026-03-04). How did military Bases become a "curse" for the USA and its host countries? thealtworld.com Why didn't Trump and Netanyahu celebrate their win and Iran's defeat on the fourth day of the conflict? | As the Israeli-American dual aggression against Iran enters its fifth day, it is expected that the "architects" of the war, Benjamin Netanyahu and his follower Donald Trump, will lead massive celebrations in the United States, Israel, and the heart of Tehran, celebrating victory in the war and the achievement of all the aggression's goals in toppling the regime and establishing a new system in its place. However, the aggressors suffered disastrous consequences. The provisional Iranian leadership and its peopl…
(2026-03-04). Iran is fighting a Techno-Guerrilla War, as the US and Israel fight a Conventional One. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — As the Israeli-American-Iran War of 2026 enters its fifth day, it becomes clear that Israel and the US are fighting a conventional air war. Iran, in contrast, is fighting a techno-guerrilla war. | The US and Israeli decapitation strikes, killing over 40 high-ranking Iranian officials, have not had the desired effect. This is because Iran is not functioning as a top-down command-and-control dictatorship. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps is reverting to its guerrilla roots and is operating with something like a cell structure. Reports from Iran suggest that before he was ki…
(2026-03-04). Sen. Blumnethal Says He's 'Fearful' Trump Will Put 'Boots on the Ground' in Iran. news.antiwar.com Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said on Tuesday that he was "fearful" that the Trump administration would put "boots on the ground" in Iran as the war the US and Israel launched on Saturday continues to escalate. "I just want to say that I am more fearful than ever after this briefing that we may be …
(2026-03-04). Whose War is Iran Fighting? ummid.com The de facto villain in this war against Iran is none other than Israel with an extensive support of U.S. President Donald J. Trump to the war-mongering Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2026-03-04). Will Trump send US troops to Iran after Khamenei' Killing? | Explained. hindustantimes.com What happens if the United States invades Iran? President Donald Trump has refused to rule out boots on the ground. His Defense Secretary says all options remain on the table. His Secretary of State says preemption was necessary. But necessary according to whom? Especially when mediators in Oman and the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said there was no imminent nuclear danger. This is not 2003. Or is it? The last full-scale U.S. ground invasion in the Middle East, under George W. Bush, toppled Saddam Hussein in weeks, but trapped America in years of insurgency, sectarian war, and the rise of ISIS.
(2026-03-04). Britain edges toward frontline in Iran—US—Israel war after RAF Akrotiri hit. hindustantimes.com Britain is edging closer to the Iran—U.S.—Israel war after drone threats and runway damage at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. Security alerts, temporary evacuations and fresh Greek deployments have turned the island into a potential frontline. While Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially distanced London from the strikes, the UK has now allowed U.S. use of its bases for what it calls "limited defence." Reports suggest a Royal Navy destroyer could soon be dispatched to shield the base. With each new alert, questions grow over how deep Britain may be drawn in.
(2026-03-04). Iran winning war? Arabs just days away from running out of air defence missiles | US bloc crumbles. hindustantimes.com As Iran hurls wave after wave of missiles and drones across the Middle East, a new report warns Qatar could run out of Patriot interceptors in just four days and the UAE in barely a week. Years of billion‚Äëdollar US missile production are being burned in a single campaign, forcing commanders to choose between full protection or letting threats slip through. Washington now admits it has fired "several years' worth" of stocks in days. Are Gulf skies about to open up — and what happens if the missiles keep coming?
(2026-03-04). Iran's Gulf strikes hit US sites, expose Arab allies to Trump's widening war. hindustantimes.com Iran's retaliation against U.S. assets is now spilling across the Gulf, with reported drone strikes near the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and alerts issued to American nationals. Strikes were also reported near U.S. diplomatic and military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, alongside drone incidents affecting facilities linked to Saudi Aramco — raising fears that Trump's war with Iran is dragging America's closest Arab allies deeper into the conflict.
(2004-03-26). Iran won't negotiate with US, can 'continue the war': senior adviser to Khamenei. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has no intention of negotiating with the United States and can continue the Middle East war for as long as needed, Mohammad Mokhber, a senior aide to the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told state TV. | He told the broadcaster that Iran had "no trust in the Americans, and we have no basis for any negotiations with them", adding that: "We can continue the war as long as we want." | Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, who was also an adviser to the country's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said in a post on X on Monday that Tehran will not negotiate with the US, in response to a rep…
(2026-03-04). Trump's Iran war talk clashes with generals' warning on US readiness. hindustantimes.com As Iran's strikes spread chaos across the Middle East, Trump calls Rubio a "liar" and boasts of "virtually unlimited" munitions — just days after his own top general warned of interceptor shortages and six U.S. soldiers were killed. Inside Washington's confused messaging on America's true war readiness against Iran.
(2026-03-04). Epstein Army: Jeffrey Epstein helped place 18-year-old woman in 'elite IDF unit'. thegrayzone.com Emails show sex trafficking billionaire Jeffrey Epstein worked Israeli connections to help his lawyer's daughter join an elite IDF unit. The woman, who Epstein wrote would make a "fantastic ambassador for Israel" at Columbia University, served on the board of Hillel International. Jeffrey Epstein personally recruited an 18-year-old girl from New York to serve "in one of the elite IDF units," email records show. Epstein's request came in a June 29, 2011 email to Anat Barak, the daughter of former …
(2026-03-04). Clinton claims Trump told him of 'some great times with Epstein'. dawn.com 
Bill Clinton ; ⚪ WASHINGTON: Former US president Bill Clinton told lawmakers that President Donald Trump had once confided to him he had "some great times" with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before their relationship soured. | In a videotaped deposition to the House of Representatives Oversight Committee last week, which was released on Monday, Clinton said under oath that Trump had brought up Epstein at a golf tournament in 2002 or 2003, after Clinton left office, and more than a decade before Trump was elected president. | "Somehow he knew I had flown in Jeffrey Epstein's aircraft," Clinton to…
(2026-03-04). Venezuela demands release of President Maduro and Cilia Flores two months after their kidnapping. radiohc.cu Citizens across Venezuela took to the streets this Tuesday to demand the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores, two months after their kidnapping on January 3 by U.S. commandos. That morning, U.S. military forces invaded the South American nation and carried out multiple bombings, killing more than 100 people and wounding a similar number. | During the march in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas Mayor Nahum Fernández stated that the people are marching for the agenda of peace and stability in Venezuela: "We are a fully sovereign country, and we must continue to maintain…
(2026-03-04). The United States' war against China in Latin America and the Caribbean has begun. uwidata.com The process of containing China's economic presence in Latin America and the Caribbean is already underway, both openly and more subtly. Beyond the outright rejection of Chinese companies in Venezuela following the armed incursion into that country on January 3rd, other manifestations point to a trend unfolding in the areas of trade, investment, technology, and …
(2004-03-26). PM briefs parliamentary leaders on regional tensions, Pakistan's foreign policy stance. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-04). Marco Rubio says 9,000 Americans flee Middle East as Iran war widens | Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday (March 3) that roughly 9,000 Americans have evacuated the Middle East since the start of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, as Washington accelerates a large-scale effort to help its citizens leave an increasingly volatile region. Over the past 72 hours, the State Department has activated emergency plans, coordinating charter flights, military transport and expanded commercial options with partner airlines to move people out despite widespread airspace closures and disrupted routes.
(2026-03-04). Greendale, WI, March 7, 2026: USPCN Ramadan Group Iftar. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-04). India's 400 Airport Push by 2047 Lifts BRICS Global South Ambitions. infobrics.org India's 400 airport push is reshaping the nation's infrastructure landscape and also strengthening the BRICS Global South strategy through enhanced regional connectivity. India's aviation expansion 2047 initiative targets over 400 airports, up from 160 facilities at the time of writing, and the Global South's connectivity growth has been positioned as a critical development priority right now…
(2026-03-04). Tamil Nadu SSLC 2026 Hall Ticket Released: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Directorate of Government Examinations Tamil Nadu Monday released the Hall Ticket and Admit Card of the students who have registered for the Secondary School Leaving Ceritificate (SSLC) 2026 Examination on its official website.
(2026-03-04). How To Dismantle a Concentration Camp. portside.org How To Dismantle a Concentration Camp |
(2026-03-04). Judicial commission to probe GB security situation. dawn.com GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan government on Tuesday decided to constitute a judicial commission to investigate the overall security situation in the region. | At least 13 people, including a security official, were | According to a press release…
(2026-03-04). Russian LNG tanker sinks off Libya after naval drone attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Russian LNG tanker sank near Libya following 'sudden explosions', Libyan authorities announced on Wednesday.Russian media outlets reported that a Ukrainian naval drone attacked a Russian-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier in the Mediterranean Sea, Russia's Transportation Ministry said earlier that an LNG ship caught fire near Malta, according to The Moscow Times.The ministry said the attack occurred yesterday near the territorial waters of Malta and targeted the LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz."The tanker was carrying a cargo documented in full compliance with international regulations from the po…
(2026-03-04). Pakistan invoked Saudi pact to 'deter' Iran strikes: Dar. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar disclosed on Tuesday that Pakistan's diplomatic intervention helped deter heavier Iranian Speaking at a media briefing at the Foreign Office, Mr Dar said "The position in KSA is relatively stable." | Hours earlier, he made similar re ≠ ≠m ≠ ≠arks while speaking…
(2026-03-04). Ibrahim Traore: Generating Contours Of A New Pan-African Identity. ummid.com Ibrahim Traoré, the interim leader of Burkina Faso since a 2022 coup, is increasingly viewed as a voice for a new, anti-imperialist world order in Africa.
(2026-03-04). China, Saudi Arabia urge restraint as Pakistan, Afghanistan go to 'open war'. ummid.com China, Saudi Arabia and a number of other countries along with the United Nation (UN) have urged restraint as Pakistan and Afghanistan went into, what the two countries are calling, 'open war'.
(2026-03-04). HC stays propaganda film 'Kerala Story 2' release. ummid.com The Kerala High Court has stayed the release of the propaganda film 'Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond' a day before it was scheduled to hit cinema halls.
(2026-03-04). M23/AFC Rebels Defend Fresh Attack On Bangboka Airport. plusnews.ug 
Movement/Alliance River Congo (M23/AFC) rebels have claimed responsibility for a recent attack at Bangboka International Airport in Kisangani, Tshopo province, amid rising hostilities in eastern DR Congo. Authorities reported that on Sunday, March 1, 2026, kamikaze drones loaded with cluster munitions targeted the airport, located over 1,000 kilometers from the front lines. Paulin Lendongolia Lebabonga, …
(2026-03-04). Rob Points Around the Bay Screenings Coming up. indybay.org 2001 Photo of filmmaker Rob Nilsson in leather jacket, actress Monica Cortes Viharo, actor Sean Penn, myself (Lynda Carson) in red hair and glasses, plus others at the Broken Drum bar/restaurant in San Rafael, after we watched the World Premiere of Rob's film Scheme C6, at the Christopher B. Smith, Rafael Film Center.
(2026-03-04). Israeli airstrike hits Comfort Hotel in Lebanon's Christian suburb. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Israeli warplanes launched attacks on Lebanon, hitting a Hotel in Hazmieh early Wednesday, which is located in a Christian-majority suburb in Beirut.The attack caused major damage to the building and injured several people, with ambulances rushing to the scene near Lebanon's Presidential Palace. The Comfort Hotel is located in the Hazmieh region in the capital, Beirut. Lebanese authorities said the hotel is about 700 meters awat from the from the Presidential Palace.A photo emerged online of the aftermath of the Israeli attack on Lebanon's hotel showed people and rescue workers gathered near the hotel.
(2026-03-04). Godongwana extends term for FSCA commissioners. sanews.gov.za Godongwana extends term for FSCA commissioners | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reappointed Unathi Kamlana as Commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for a further five-year term, along with two Deputy Commissioners. | In this position, he is responsible for the overall leadership of the organisation, developing and implementing the FSCA's regulatory strategy, and overseeing the day-to-day management to ensure the fair treatment of consumers and a stable financial market. | The FSCA plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of financial markets and institutions, and in ensu…
(2026-03-04). Rural America Needs to Band Together Against Corporate Greed. otherwords.org Last year, John Deere announced plans to go Farmers won't own the machines, of course. Right now they can't even repair a machine because the software is only licensed to them. (And with consolidation, they don't own their choice of seed, fertilizer, pesticide, or herbicide. And they don't have much choi…
(2026-03-04). India's BRICS Presidency Gains Weight Amid Global Geopolitical Turbulence. infobrics.org External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar while releasing the BRICS logo made some important points. First, he spoke about the relevance of India's Chairmanship theme – 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. He said that the theme reiterated India's belief that cooperation, between BRICS members, was imperative for addressing global challenges…
(2026-03-04). PTI 'opts out' of today's in-camera huddle on security. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: In a significant political development, the government on Tuesday invited the main opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) to sit together and shun their differences specifically for the sake of external and internal security threats to Pakistan and fragile security situation in the region. | The ruling PML-N extended the olive branch to the PTI when Special Assistant to PM on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah met Mehmood Achakzai and Raja Nasir Abbas, leaders of the opposition in the National Assembly and the Senate, respectively, inviting them to attend an important in-camera briefing, convened by P…
(2026-03-04). Britain to bar study visas for four nations, halt Afghan work visas. geo.tv 
Ben and The London Eye are seen on a summer evening in London, Britain, June 15, 2022. — ReutersStudy visas blocked for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, Sudan.Britain will also halt work visas for Afghans.UK says legal asylum claims rose 470% between 2021 and 2025.
(2026-03-04). Saturday 3/21: Stop The AI Race Protest – Asking AI CEOs To Commit To A Conditional Global Pause. indybay.org 500 Howard St | San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2026-03-04). Defeating Al-Najma, Al-Nassr registers 9th consecutive win since Jan 17. ummid.com Defeating Al-Najma on its home ground, Cristiano Ronaldo led-Al-Nassr FC Wednesday Feb 25, 2026 registered its 9th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 season.
(2026-03-04). How Does Housing Loan EMI Calculator Work? ummid.com A housing loan EMI calculator helps you estimate your monthly loan repayment based on principal loan amount, interest rate and tenure.
(2026-03-04). Backgrounder: Nepal Elections 2026. ummid.com Nepal will go to the polls on March 05, 2026 to elect a new government when nearly 19 million people will take part in the ballot for Nepal's House of Representatives.
(2026-03-04). Tuesday 3/3: Anti-AI action in SF. indybay.org 1455 3rd St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-04). 'Africa has what it needs to succeed' – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za 'Africa has what it needs to succeed' – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on participants at the Africa Energy Indaba to use the platform to unite to realise an "Africa that meets its needs for reliable and cost-effective energy". | The annual indaba, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, brings together the continent's energy leaders, policymakers, investors and development partners to advance energy security, regional integration and investment across the continent. | "This indaba is an opportunity to harness our collective efforts towards realising an Africa that meets…
(2026-03-04). Road closures ahead of the Cape Town Cycle Tour. sanews.gov.za Road closures ahead of the Cape Town Cycle Tour | The City of Cape Town has warned residents of road closures as thousands of cyclists from across South Africa and the world will descend on the Mother City for the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust. | "The city will once again assist the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust to ensure that participants have a smooth and safe journey around the peninsula, by deploying our Safety and Security personnel from Traffic Services, Metro Police, Law Enforcement and Disaster Risk Management along the route," Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith said on Tuesday…
(2026-03-04). Britain's Starmer goes full Orwell in joining 'defensive' aggression on Iran. thealtworld.com Starmer, like the rest of the European leaders, is throwing fuel onto a potential conflagration in the Middle East. | Watching British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce that Britain is joining U.S. military operations against Iran was like listening to a broadcast from the Ministry of Truth in George Orwell's 1984. | Speaking from Downing Street with Union Jack flags behind his shoulders, Starmer affected a somber, reassuring tone,
(2026-03-04). Why Guns? From Personal Power to Autocracy in Donald Trump's America. juancole.com ( At present, of course, our society is one in which President Donald J. Trump is the quintessential seeker of power, a man who needs powe…
(2026-03-04). Missile debris kill an 11-year-old girl in Kuwait. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Kuwait's Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday the death of a young girl from shrapnel wounds.Ministry spokesperson Abdullah Al-Sanad stated that Al-Amiri Hospital received an 11-year-old girl, a resident of the country, via its emergency medical services. She had been injured by shrapnel in a residential area in the Capital Governorate.Al-Sanad explained that emergency medical teams immediately responded to the scene upon receiving the report. Resuscitation efforts were performed in the ambulance while the girl was being transported to the hospital. These efforts continued for approximately half a…
(2026-03-04). As Security Council Stalls, There Are Ways To Stop US-Israeli War On Iran. popularresistance.org Already 555 Iranians — including 180 students at a girls' elementary school in Minab — have been reported dead in the war of aggression launched February 28 by President Donald Trump and his accomplice, accused war criminal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, against Iran. | "Operation Epic Fury involves the largest regional concentration of American military firepower in a generation," U.S. Central Command said in a statement. | This aggression has destabilized the region and triggered Iran's legitimate exercise of self-defense.
(2026-03-04). Albanese, your moment of truth is now. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-04). Thursday 3/5: San Francisco: Trader Outreach. indybay.org Corner of 4th and Market…
(2026-03-04). Protests Break Out Across South Asia Against Iran War. popularresistance.org Governments in South Asia are facing significant public criticism for their failure to outright condemn the US-Israeli assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and their joint unprovoked war against Iran. | Khamenei was widely regarded as the most important spiritual leader of the Shia faith across the world. | Spontaneous mass mobilizations were recorded all across the region on Sunday, March 1, after the news broke of Khamenei's assassination. More such protests have been called for Monday and Tuesday. | Over a dozen Pakistanis were killed when security forces opened fire at demonstrations at U…
(2026-03-04). Yanar Mohammed, Iraqi Women Rights Activist Assassinated In Iraq. indybay.org Yanar Mohammed an Iraqi women rights activist was assassinated in Iraq…
(2026-03-04). Nepal heads to first elections since mass protests. peoplesdispatch.org On Thursday, March 5, Nepal will hold its first national elections after However, the uprising w…
(2026-03-04). Community demands: 'Justice for the Quakertown 5!'. workers.org 
After 35 teenage students walked out of their high school in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 20, they were attacked by the town's police chief, Scott McElree, who was not in uniform nor did he identify himself. Protesters gathered outside the Quakertown . . . |
(2026-03-04). Boys With Toys Try to Blow Up Iran. counterpunch.org 
Once again, the United States and Israel have launched an unlawful war of aggression against another country. Once again, US and Israeli officials claim "self-defense" and "pre-emption," attempting to gaslight the world into accepting a narrative that those on the receiving end of the aggression are the aggressors. In déjà vu of the unlawful US war against Iraq, the false claims made about Iran's capacities and intentions are turned into justifications for war. But in this case, the pretext is even thinner, and most people can see through the veneer. We have been here before, and we know what comes next: chaos, d…
(2026-03-04). Pakistan Embassy in UAE halts in-person services 'until further notice'. dawn.com The Pakistan Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (USE) announced the temporary suspension of its in-person consular services "until further notice" on Wednesday in view of the evolving regional situation. | A circular issued by the embassy referred to an advisory by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation recommending remote work for the private sector, discouraging workers from remaining in open areas. | The embassy termed the measure "precautionary", saying it had been taken "in the interest of the safety and well-being of community members and embassy staff alike". | It provided emergency contact…
(2026-03-04). Pakistan requests alternative oil supply route from Saudi Arabia after closure of Hormuz Strait. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday formally requested that Saudi Arabia provide an alternative oil supply route through Yanbu to maintain its fuel supply chain in the wake of the The request was made by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik to the Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki during a meeting. The Saudi ambassador assured full support in this regard, according to a statement by the petroleum division.
(2026-03-04). SA to generate R1 billion by hosting LIV Golf. sanews.gov.za SA to generate R1 billion by hosting LIV Golf | South Africa is projected to generate close to R1 billion in economic activity from tourism, hospitality, local spending, taxation, and international exposure by hosting an international series event of the LIV Golf tournament later this month. | "Fifty-four of the best golfers in the world will be here. And LIV Golf is not just a golf tournament; it is a global sporting and cultural festival that combines sport, music, entertainment and tourism," Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie said on Wednesday. | LIV Golf is coming to South Africa with big s…
(2026-03-04). India-China Bilateral Trade Reached $155 Billion in 2025. infobrics.org Xu said China supports India's BRICS presidency, stands ready to strengthen multilateral coordination with New Delhi and is committed to work together to advance the development of the Global South…
(2026-03-04). Museveni Launches Sharia-Compliant Insurance. plusnews.ug 
The commissioning of Uganda's first Islamic insurance firm, Tamini General Insurance, has marked a significant milestone in the country's financial sector, introducing Sharia-compliant insurance services aimed at broadening financial inclusion. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni presided over the launch held at Millennium Park—Lugogo in Kampala on Tuesday. Museveni rallied Muslims to embrace productive investment. "I want …
(2026-03-04). Leaders Alarmed by Rising Pupil Absenteeism in Kasese. plusnews.ug 
Local leaders in Central Division of Kasese Municipality have raised concerns over a sharp increase in pupil absenteeism barely three weeks into the first term, warning that the trend threatens the future of children in the area. According to the LC III Chairperson of Central Division, Safari Martin, more than 703 pupils have not reported to …
(2026-03-04). Thailand Election Commission faces multiple legal challenges over electoral integrity. globalvoices.org 
(2026-03-04). The Afghan Data Breach Victims Who Say They Have Been Abandoned by Britain. bylinetimes.com When Hikmatullah first heard about the Afghan data leak, it all, very suddenly, made sense. His brother had recently been taken prisoner by the Taliban and badly beaten. When he was finally released, after several weeks, he was unable to walk, his back broken in three places. | "He was punished because of my work," Hikmatuallah said by phone. "Now he is just stuck in Afghanistan with no way out. The British Government don't do anything. The impact on us has been severe." | For more than a decade, Hikmatuallah had worked as an interpreter for the British military, before moving to the Presidential Palace as a p…
(2026-03-04). Wednesday 3/4: Mass Mobilization Call: Iran in Focus: Stop Trump's War. indybay.org moveon.org/events/g5dfu5…
(2026-03-04). Aussie Climate Minister's "Let them eat cake" Moment. wattsupwiththat.com Bowen suggested Aussies should replace fossil fuel use with electricity, if they are worried about the impact of the Iran conflict on gasoline prices.
(2026-03-04). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-03-04). Belonging across borders: A Muslim Australian response to fear and division. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-04). My D.E.I., handmade international acoustic steel-string guitar. indybay.org Photo of my D.E.I., handmade international acoustic steel-string guitar.
(2026-03-04). Khawaja Asif tops speaking time in NA's second year. dawn.com • Pildat survey shows Omar Ayub, Bilawal, Tariq Fazal and Barrister Gohar among top five speakers; PM Shehbaz attended just six of 84 sittings | • 27th Amendment, Elections Bill among 59 passed; ordinances declined to eight from 16, indicating reduced executive reliance | • Average budget per sitting rose to Rs193.93m, up from Rs136.96m | ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Mu ≠ ≠hammad Asif was the most vocal MNA during the second parliamentary year of the 16th Nat ≠ional Assembly, speaking for five hours and 59 minutes — the highest cumulative…
(2026-03-04). SPL 25/26 MW24: Al-Nassr rocks, but Ronaldo further down in Top Scorers List. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team in the SPL 2025-26 standings but its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has slipped further down the top goal scorers' list released after Matchweek 24 ended Sunday March 01, 2026.
(2026-03-04). Gautrain to continue operating under PPP model. sanews.gov.za Gautrain to continue operating under PPP model | As the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) begin the process of appointing a new private operator, commuters have been assured that the Gautrain will continue operating under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model beyond 2026. | This guarantee follows the announcement that the concession agreement between the Gauteng Provincial Government and private partner, Bombela Concession Company (Pty) Ltd (BCC), ends on 27 March 2026. | BCC currently holds a 19 Ω-year concession for the design, construction, partial financing, oper…
(2026-03-04). Texas tests party fault lines as 2026 US midterms begin. scmp.com A bruising Texas Republican primary is advancing to a run-off vote, laying bare the struggle for control of US President Donald Trump's party as the 2026 midterms began Tuesday, while Democrats sparred over their own direction. | Voters in the Lone Star State are choosing their US Senate candidates in races that have become a test of how both parties navigate the remainder of Trump's second term – and a rehearsal of the internal clashes likely to shape November's congressional elections.
(2026-03-04). Russian LNG tanker ablaze in Mediterranean after suspected drone strike. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A Russian-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea early Tuesday, following a suspected drone attack, according to maritime security sources.The vessel, identified as the Arctic Metagaz, was sailing southeast of Malta toward Libya when flames and explosions were reported around 4 a.m. local time. Video footage circulating online showed the tanker engulfed in fire as smoke rose into the night sky.Maritime security firm EOS Risk Group said the incident occurred during the ship's eastbound transit and assessed that a drone strike was the likely cause, though no group…
(2026-03-04). Trump, Rubio offer conflicting reasons for US entry into Iran war. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 3, 2026. — ReutersTrump claims Iran was about to strike first, contradicting Rubio.Conservatives criticise US involvement in Iran war.White House in…
(2026-03-04). Racist lies from warmonger in chief. workers.org 
Politicians lie. That's no secret. They lie to get elected. Then if they get elected they lie after they take office. Up until now, they have mixed in some truth to boost their credibility. Not so with the current occupant of the White House. His Feb. 24 State of the . . . |
(2026-03-04). Madison, March 9, 2026: Worker's Against ICE Training! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-04). Profits before people: How neoliberalism is hardwiring AI for chaos. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-04). No Waymos on the Road! IBT, SEIU 1021 & Drivers Rally at SF City Hall. indybay.org Drivers, Teamsters and SEIU 1021 unionists rallied at San Francisco City Hall to demand that Waymos be removed from the roads because of serious health and safety issues. They also talked about the role of AI and robots in killing millions of jobs.
(2026-03-04). Trump's War and Murky Messages From the Mainstream Media. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-04). AISSEE 2026: Lists of candidates qualifying for admission to classes VI, IX released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday released the result of All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026 (AISSEE 2026) along with the candidates qualifying for classes VI and IX.
(2026-03-04). Bihar Board 12th Inter Answer Key 2026 Released, Result Soon. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has released the Answer Key (Answer Sheet) of the 12th Inter Board Exam 2026 and is set to declare the result of Class 12th Intermediate 2026 Board exams soon.
(2026-03-04). volunteer crisis threatens frontline climate action. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-04). Killing Leaders Doesn't Kill the System. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump has repeatedly described Iran as a serious and immediate threat to U.S. interests, signaling a willingness to target senior leadership figures. That posture rested on a familiar assumption: remove the people at the top, and the regime weakens or collapses. In Iran, coordinated U.S.—Israeli airstrikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026,
(2026-03-04). Latin America and Caribbean Solidarity in the Trump Era. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump has his sights set on Latin America and the Caribbean and is prepared to use a heavy hand to bring them under his exclusive control. He called a presidential summit in Miami with heads of state he considers his ideological and strategic allies in Miami for March 7. The goal is to form
(2026-03-04). Judge Upholds Preliminary Injunction Barring Immediate Restart of Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, Calif., February 27, 2026 — A Santa Barbara Superior Court today upheld its July preliminary injunction prohibiting the restart of an onshore oil pipeline system that ruptured in 2015 until certain conditions are met.
(2026-03-04). Iran war shock: F‚Äë15 crashes in Kuwait spark questions over US air defences. hindustantimes.com Three frontline F‚Äë15E Strike Eagles crash over Kuwait in one night and Washington blames Kuwaiti "friendly fire." But analysts warn the story doesn't add up, suggesting either a huge U.S. operational failure or a hidden Iranian air‚Äëdefence success that exposes weaknesses and shatters American credibility in the Iran war.
(2026-03-04). US-Cuba Stalemate: Sovereignty, Sanctions and Shadow of Intervention. ummid.com For Cuba and the United States, the path forward likely lies not in pressure alone nor in rhetorical escalation, but in negotiated coexistence.
(2026-03-04). New Academic Session must start from April 1: CBSE. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has stressed to all its affiliated schools to make sure that the academic session runs from April 1 to March 31.
(2026-03-04). Homophobia in Senegal: The State violates its international commitments. fidh.org A recent draft bill aims to create significantly harsher punishment for same-sex relations and to criminalise "the promotion of LGBT ideology." Amid a worrying rise in homophobia, 27 men have been arrested since 9 February 2026. The draft legislation is in breach of Senegal's international and regional human rights commitments.
Paris, Dakar, 24 February 2026. On 18 February 2026, the Senegalese Council of Ministers approved draft legislation to increase sanctions for same-sex relations in (…) | – | / | <...
(2026-03-04). ICE's Appalling Warehouse Scheme Draws Bipartisan Protests. otherwords.org Warehouses are for storing goods. ICE wants to use them to store people. | As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ramps up arrests, the Trump administration is seeking to
(2026-03-04). Sunday 3/8: Signs of Fascism: Silent Street Protest. indybay.org Santa Clara, please RSVP for exact location (and so we can know how many supplies to bring)…
(2026-03-04). Muddling the Judiciary's Understanding of Science. wattsupwiththat.com This violates tenets of the hundreds-year-old Scientific Method that require data obtained through experimentation or observation of the physical world as the means of supporting scientific conclusions.
(2026-03-04). The Key to Countering Information Warfare: How Ukraine's IZIGRAM Was Born. indybay.org IZIGRAM was born in Ukraine from a real frontline need for secure, simple communication. | What started as a small messenger evolved into a security-first digital platform combining messaging, content, and financial transactions. | Built with layered protection and end-to-end encryption, IZIGRAM aims to reduce data exposure and resist interference.
(2026-03-04). Meet Kathellen Souza: Al-Nassr Women's Captain Who Embraced Islam. ummid.com Kathleen Souza, the Brazilian footballer, who leads the Al-Nassr Women's Football Team, has embraced Islam and is now a proclaimed Muslim.
(2004-03-26). UK rapper Ghetts jailed for killing Nepali student in hit-and-run. tribune.com.pk 
March 3 (Reuters) – British rapper Ghetts was jailed for 12 years on Tuesday for killing a Nepali student in a hit-and-run while driving dangerously and over the drink-drive limit. | The award-winning artist, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, pleaded guilty in December to causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in north London last year. | Clarke-Samuel, 41, also admitted an additional charge of driving his BMW M5 dangerously before the fatal incident. | Ghetts was nominated for the 2024 Mercury Prize for his fourth studio album "On Purpose, with Purpose" and won best male act at Britain's MOBO Aw…
(2026-03-04). Friday 3/6: Film Showing of Persepolis. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2026-03-04). Revised Biodiversity Management Plan published for implementation. sanews.gov.za Revised Biodiversity Management Plan published for implementation | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willem Abraham Aucamp, has published the Revised Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) for Pelargonium sidoides in South Africa, for implementation. | Pelargonium sidoides is a medicinal plant native to South Africa, particularly found in the Eastern Cape, Free State and Gauteng. | "The revised BMP aims to ensure that all sub-populations of Pelargonium sidoides, commonly referred to as geranium, continue to persist in nature across its extent of occurrence in South Africa through effective co…
(2026-03-04). Total Lunar Eclipse March 03, 2026: Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Lunar Eclipse, which will virtually turn Moon deep crimson colour, called 'Blood Moon', will be witnessed on Tuesday March 03, 2026 across the world, including India and Saudi Arabia…
(2026-03-04). Monday 3/2: Mass Mobilization Call: Iran in Focus: Stop War. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/moveon/event/913733/…
(2026-03-04). Trump's Health Care Affordability Pitch Shifts Costs to Patients. counterpunch.org 
It's no secret that the failure of Congressional Republicans to extend the enhanced premium subsidies for insurance purchased on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges led to dramatic increases in premium costs for individuals. Health care jumped to the top of the list of affordability concerns of American consumers, ahead of monthly utilities, food and
(2026-03-04). US Commanders Tell Troops Iran War 'God's Divine Plan'. popularresistance.org Independent journalist Jonathan Larsen reported on 2 March that numerous US service members have lodged dozens of complaints saying senior officers are calling the war on Iran part of "God's divine plan," with claims that US President Donald Trump was "anointed by Jesus" to spark Armageddon. | "President Trump has been anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth," one combat-unit commander allegedly told troops during a readiness briefing, according to a complaint submitted to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF).
(2026-03-04). Watch: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus align on Feb 28. ummid.com Six planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus are said to line up, forming what is called as Planetary Parade, on Saturday February 28, 2026.
(2026-03-04). The Controversial Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. juancole.com The Conversation) — The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei triggered immediate and sharply polarised reactions, in Iran and around the world. | In some circles, it was openly celebrated as the end of an era associated with repression, theocracy and regional confrontation. In others, it was met with deep grief, prayers and public mourning. | The division was visible far beyond Iran's borders . . . | Inside Iran, the picture was si…
(2026-03-04). Energy security a 'guarantor of dignity'. sanews.gov.za Energy security a 'guarantor of dignity' | Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has highlighted the importance of energy security, insisting that electricity is far more than a utility, it is the bedrock of human dignity and economic possibility. | "Energy is not an isolated sector. It is the foundation of growth, the enabler of trade, the engine of industrial development and the guarantor of dignity for South Africa and for the continent as a whole," the Minister said, speaking at the Africa Energy Indaba. | The three-day indaba is being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre t…
(2026-03-04). US orders non-emergency consular staff in Karachi, Lahore to leave Pakistan. dawn.com The US State Department said on Wednesday it had ordered non-emergency personnel from US consulates in the cities of Karachi and Lahore and their families to leave Pakistan due to security concerns. | "The Department of State ordered non-emergency US government employees and the family members of US government personnel from US Consulates Lahore and Karachi to leave Pakistan due to safety risks," the US Mission in Pakistan said in a | It said there was no change to the sta…
(2026-03-04). Avoid actions that could escalate tension with Iran: Saudi Arabia to Arab neighbors. ummid.com In a major move to diffuse the escalating situation in the Middle East, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has asked the Arab allies to avoid any action that could enflame tension with Iran.
(2026-03-04). Saturday 3/7: Socialist Fascist Lovefest? Fascism, Workers, Social Democracy & Mamdani: A UFCLP Panel. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83523669743?pwd=bYzjbm……
(2026-03-04). New Study: 'Internal Noise' And Volcanic Forcing Can Trigger 10-15 ∞C Warming Within Decades. wattsupwiththat.com In contrast to the dramatic climate shifts tied to volcanism and "unforced natural climate variability," modern Greenland has not warmed (net) in the last 100 years despite the foreboding "anthropogenic forcing" that we have been warned about since the 1980s.
(2026-03-04). Remaining Grade 1 And Grade 8 Learners in Gauteng all placed. sanews.gov.za Remaining Grade 1 And Grade 8 Learners in Gauteng all placed | Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, has announced the complete placement of the remaining Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners, whose parents and guardians applied online through the 2026 Online Admissions system. ; ⚪ In a statement on Wednesday, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) said that approximately 484 Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners remained unplaced in Ekurhuleni, specifically in Tembisa and Kempton Park. | "By Tuesday evening on 3 March, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) had successfully placed all remaining learners in alterna…
(2026-03-04). Chief Justice Pledges to Expedite Cases if Judiciary Receives Adequate Funding. plusnews.ug The Chief Justice of Uganda, Dr. Flavian Zeija, has assured Ugandans that the judiciary will dispose of cases more efficiently and promptly, provided funding gaps are addressed and sufficient resources are allocated. Speaking in Soroti on Tuesday evening, Dr. Zeija addressed concerns about case backlogs, denied bail, and prison congestion across the country. "You raised the …
(2026-03-04). Saturday 3/7: Meetup: Defending Our Communities from ICE with Bay Resistance. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center West (2414 6th St, Berkeley)…
(2026-03-04). Thursday 3/5: Tell Target to STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-03-04). CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams 2026 in Middle East Postponed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the ongoing Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for Monday, March 2, across seven Middle East countries citing the current situation in the region.
(2026-03-04). The War to Erase October 7: What 'The Atlantic' leaves out about Netanyahu and the US-Israeli assault on Iran. mondoweiss.net 
The Atlantic's Yair Rosenberg recasts Benjamin Netanyahu as a tragic figure forced to take radical action after October 7, ignoring his long history of fomenting war and exploiting Jewish trauma to further himself and his Zionist ideology.
(2026-03-04). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy S26 Series: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Wednesday February 26, 2026 unpacked the Galaxy S26 series which is powered by the most intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI1 experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day.
(2026-03-04). SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says Wednesday's forecast indicates partly cloudy conditions, ranging from cool to warm, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers. | Severe thunderstorms are expected in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. | "Thundershowers can be expected today as a result of a ridging high, with the possibility of these storms becoming severe. These storms may cause very heavy rain and frequent lightning in a short space of time," the weather service said. | These weather conditions can lead to flooding of low-lying roads and bridges, damage…
(2026-03-04). War and the Illusion of Power. counterpunch.org 
Economic decline. Weakening poll numbers. Political desperation. War has long been the answer. It provides an enemy to rally against, a spectacle of power, a demand for unquestioning obedience, and a ready distraction. Yet political calculation alone does not explain war's persistence. The impulse runs deeper.
(2026-03-04). Gold climbs over 1pc as widening Middle East war fuels safe‚Äëhaven demand. dawn.com Gold prices rose over 1 per cent on Wednesday, rebounding from a more than one-week low hit in the previous session, as a widening Middle East conflict sent global markets tumbling and supported safe-haven demand. | Spot gold gained 1.4pc to $5,157.30 per ounce as of 04: 53 GMT. | US gold futures for April delivery added 0.8pc to $5,165.80. | On Tuesday, bullion fell more than 4pc to its lowest since February 20, weighed by a firmer dollar and dimming rate-cut prospects as inflation concerns were intensified by fears of a prolonged war. | Gold could shrug off the previous session's selloff over the coming days as…
(2026-03-04). Iran Strikes US Destroyer in Indian Ocean With Ballistic Missiles. orinocotribune.com The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced striking a US destroyer in the Indian Ocean, hundreds of kilometers away from Iran's borders. | IRGC made the announcement on Tuesday, March 3, stating that the warship had been hit using Ghadr-380 and Talaieh missiles. | The Ghadr missile is a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers, designed for precision strikes and rapid deployment. | Talaeieh is a strategic cruise missile system capable of reaching targets up to 1,000 kilometers away. It is a smart missile that can change targets mid-mission, adding to its strategic…
(2026-03-04). China: Released Tibetan environmental defender Anya Sengdra subjected to ongoing harassment. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), welcomes the release of Tibetan environmental rights defender Anya Sengdra on 7 February 2026 from Mianyang Prison in Sichuan Province. His release comes five months after the original completion of his seven-year prison sentence, which Chinese authorities had arbitrarily extended. While this long-overdue (…) | – |
(2026-03-04). Delhi Court gives clean chit to Kejriwal, Sisodia; raps CBI. ummid.com In a major setback to investigations, a Delhi Court Friday February 27, 2026 acquitted Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in Delhi liquor excise duty case.
(2026-03-04). US Congress considers moves to curtail Trump's war powers. dawn.com The US Congress meets this week to consider a Senate war powers resolution and two competing measures in the House of Representatives aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to expand The Senate resolution, led by Senator Tim Kaine (Democrat—Virginia), invokes the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which was enacted during the Vietnam War to check presidential war-making authority. If adopted, it would require the termination of the US armed forces' involvement in h…
(2026-03-04). Tennessee Wants to Let Schools Ban Immigrant Kids, Threatening to "End Public Education as We Know It" theintercept.com 
A Tennessee bill would take the right to education away from undocumented children. The Heritage Foundation is pushing it in other states.
(2026-03-04). Monday 3/9: 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…
(2026-03-04). Transnet suspends nine employees for colluding with suppliers. sanews.gov.za Transnet suspends nine employees for colluding with suppliers | Transnet has suspended nine employees implicated in alleged collusion with suppliers as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate corruption and misconduct within the organisation. | Disciplinary proceedings against three of the suspended employees have commenced, with charges against other implicated officials imminent. | Transnet uncovered irregularities through an internal investigation in which 34 audits were undertaken across two Transnet operating divisions for transactions concluded in the 2024/25 financial year. | The audit found that suppliers…
(2026-03-04). Holocaust remorse rings hollow in Germany. electronicintifada.net Wieland Hoban examines the war against Palestinians waged by the EU's most powerful country.
(2026-03-04). Countrywide protests slam U.S. war on Iran. workers.org 
As of this writing, U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have murdered over 555 Iranians. One Zionist airstrike alone, on an elementary school in Minab, massacred at least 165 schoolchildren. The death toll continues to rise and now includes at least four U.S. military personnel. But the U.S. antiwar movement refuses to . . . |
(2026-03-04). What Lies for Muslims under Seemanchal as Union Territory. ummid.com A closer examination suggests that the proposed Seemanchal Union Territory, comprising of the Seemanchal region of Bihar and part of West Bengal, is primarily a political project.
(2026-03-04). Saturday 3/7: Rise Up Singing St. Patrick's Dinner. indybay.org Quaker Meeting House | 225 Rooney Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95065…
(2026-03-04). How Persian Gulf turmoil is reshaping Europe-Asia aviation landscape. scmp.com With major Persian Gulf aviation hubs largely paralysed by airspace closures amid the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, travellers have flocked to direct Asia-Europe routes, driving a sharp surge in airfares. | This week, economy class on most direct one-way Beijing-Paris flights is fully booked, with a small number of economy seats — plus premium economy and business class seats — remaining.
(2026-03-04). Federal Safety Net Cuts Are Hurting States. A 'Bad Business Fee' Could Help. otherwords.org By taxing companies that pay poverty wages, state and local governments can help cover federal cuts to the safety net programs low-wage workers rely on.
(2026-03-04). En Cienfuegos inició Jornada de la Prensa Cubana dedicada a Martí y a Fidel. radiohc.cu La Jornada por el Día de la Prensa Cubana, como en todo el país, inició en Cienfuegos en el Parque José Martí homenajeando al Héroe Nacional Cubano, en el Año del Centenario del natalicio de Fidel, y dieron a conocer los ganadores de premios provinciales otorgados por la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC). | Armando Carranza Valladares, Primer Secretario del Comité Provincial del Partido acompañó a los periodistas cienfuegueros, junto con otros invitados, y el compromiso de continuar batallando por Cuba, en las actuales circunstancias difíciles, lo patentizó, la Presidenta Provincial de la UPEC, Tay Toscano Jere…
(2026-03-04). Fiscalía instruyó cargos por intento de infiltración en provincia cubana de Villa Clara. radiohc.cu La Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) informó este martes que controla el proceso penal radicado por el àìrgano Especializado de Investigación Criminal de Delitos contra la Seguridad del Estado del Ministerio del Interior, para investigar el intento de infiltración ocurrido en la mañana del 25 de febrero en la zona norte de Villa Clara, con el propósito de realizar actos terroristas. | La institución precisó en nota informativa que seis imputados fueron instruidos de cargo por delitos de terrorismo previstos en el Código Penal, y se dispuso la medida cautelar de prisión provisional. | Afirmó que "velar…
(2026-03-04). Con el carbón nada es fácil. cubadebate.cu Si me hubiesen dicho que tendría que encender carbón con frecuencia para cocinar, no lo creería. Cuando pequeño, ese acto se reservaba para una ocasión especial, por lo general, fin de año. En esas fiestas, quien tuviera las mejores habilidades en la cocina era el designado para ello.
(2026-03-04). Presidente de Cuba felicita a Tubal Páez por Premio Nacional de Periodismo. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel destacó este martes el otorgamiento del Premio Nacional de Periodismo 'José Martí', por la Obra de la Vida, a Tubal Páez Hernández. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado ponderó las cualidades del homenajeado, "quien ha consagrado su vida al oficio desde la desafiante vanguardia de la Revolución, con sensible agudeza y profesionalidad". | Tubal Páez Hernández, nacido en 1940 en Jaruco, actual provincia de Mayabeque, es una figura emblemática del periodismo cubano ampliamente reconoc…
(2026-03-04). Vamos a cortar todo el comercio con España, amenaza Trump. radiohc.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump afirmó este martes que su país podría ´cortar todo el comercio con España ª y que no quiere ´tener nada que ver ª con ese país, al cuestionar el nivel de inversión española en defensa dentro de la OTAN. | El mandatario sostuvo que España ´quería mantenerlo en 2 % ª, en referencia al objetivo de gasto militar acordado por los aliados, y aseguró que, ante esa situación, Washington debería interrumpir los vínculos comerciales con el país europeo. | En el Salón Oval, durante una reunión con el canciller alemán Friedrich Merz, Trump aseguró que…
(2026-03-04). Fiscalía instruyó cargos por intento de infiltración en provincia cubana de Villa Clara. radiohc.cu La Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) informó este martes que controla el proceso penal radicado por el àìrgano Especializado de Investigación Criminal de Delitos contra la Seguridad del Estado del Ministerio del Interior, para investigar el intento de infiltración ocurrido en la mañana del 25 de febrero en la zona norte de Villa Clara, con el propósito de realizar actos terroristas. | La institución precisó en nota informativa que seis imputados fueron instruidos de cargo por delitos de terrorismo previstos en el Código Penal, y se dispuso la medida cautelar de prisión provisional. | Afirmó que "velar…
(2026-03-04). Presidente Macron acusa a EE.UU. e Israel de violar el derecho internacional. radiohc.cu El presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, reconoció este martes que la agresión masiva iniciada el 28 de febrero por EE.UU. e Israel contra Irán se produjo en contra del derecho internacional.Estados Unidos e Israel han decidido lanzar operaciones militares. Estas operaciones se llevan a cabo al margen del derecho internacional, lo cual no podemos tolerar ª, sostuvo. | Al referirse a la escalada de tensiones desencadenada en Oriente Medio a raíz del conflicto entre Washington, Tel Aviv y Teherán, Macron dijo: Francia, junto con Alemania y el Reino Unido, hemos declarado claramente que es deseable el cese inm…
(2026-03-04). Abundio Sánchez Varona, tres momentos cumbres con Fidel. radiohc.cu 
El espirituano que labró mil caminos con el filo de su machete hasta alcanzar el Título Honorífico de Héroe del Trabajo de la República de Cuba, Abundio Sánchez Varona, tuvo entre sus momentos cumbres los tres abrazos que pudo darle al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana Fidel Castro. | Abundio fue el primer Vanguardia Nacional del Sindicato de Trabajadores Agropecuarios y Forestales de la provincia y mantuvo esta condición por 28 años. Cuentan que en el surco adquirió celebridad por la capacidad de producir él sólo tanto como una brigada de hombres. | EL PRIMER ENCUENTRO | Corría el año 1974 cuando Abundio p…
(2026-03-04). En Cienfuegos inició Jornada de la Prensa Cubana dedicada a Martí y a Fidel. radiohc.cu La Jornada por el Día de la Prensa Cubana, como en todo el país, inició en Cienfuegos en el Parque José Martí homenajeando al Héroe Nacional Cubano, en el Año del Centenario del natalicio de Fidel, y dieron a conocer los ganadores de premios provinciales otorgados por la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC). | Armando Carranza Valladares, Primer Secretario del Comité Provincial del Partido acompañó a los periodistas cienfuegueros, junto con otros invitados, y el compromiso de continuar batallando por Cuba, en las actuales circunstancias difíciles, lo patentizó, la Presidenta Provincial de la UPEC, Tay Toscano Jere…
(2026-03-04). Con el carbón nada es fácil. cubadebate.cu Si me hubiesen dicho que tendría que encender carbón con frecuencia para cocinar, no lo creería. Cuando pequeño, ese acto se reservaba para una ocasión especial, por lo general, fin de año. En esas fiestas, quien tuviera las mejores habilidades en la cocina era el designado para ello.
(2026-03-04). Cuba rumbo al Clásico: Los antillanos caen ante los Reales de Kansas City. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba de béisbol que se prepara para intervenir en el VI Clásico Mundial cayó hoy 4-0 ante los Reales de Kansas City, en el primero de dos partidos que jugará en tierras estadounidenses con equipos de Grandes Ligas.
(2026-03-04). Vamos a cortar todo el comercio con España, amenaza Trump. radiohc.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump afirmó este martes que su país podría ´cortar todo el comercio con España ª y que no quiere ´tener nada que ver ª con ese país, al cuestionar el nivel de inversión española en defensa dentro de la OTAN. | El mandatario sostuvo que España ´quería mantenerlo en 2 % ª, en referencia al objetivo de gasto militar acordado por los aliados, y aseguró que, ante esa situación, Washington debería interrumpir los vínculos comerciales con el país europeo. | En el Salón Oval, durante una reunión con el canciller alemán Friedrich Merz, Trump aseguró que…
(2026-03-04). Presidente de Cuba felicita a Tubal Páez por Premio Nacional de Periodismo. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel destacó este martes el otorgamiento del Premio Nacional de Periodismo 'José Martí', por la Obra de la Vida, a Tubal Páez Hernández. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado ponderó las cualidades del homenajeado, "quien ha consagrado su vida al oficio desde la desafiante vanguardia de la Revolución, con sensible agudeza y profesionalidad". | Tubal Páez Hernández, nacido en 1940 en Jaruco, actual provincia de Mayabeque, es una figura emblemática del periodismo cubano ampliamente reconoc…
(2026-03-04). Abundio Sánchez Varona, tres momentos cumbres con Fidel. radiohc.cu El espirituano que labró mil caminos con el filo de su machete hasta alcanzar el Título Honorífico de Héroe del Trabajo de la República de Cuba, Abundio Sánchez Varona, tuvo entre sus momentos cumbres los tres abrazos que pudo darle al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana Fidel Castro. | Abundio fue el primer Vanguardia Nacional del Sindicato de Trabajadores Agropecuarios y Forestales de la provincia y mantuvo esta condición por 28 años. Cuentan que en el surco adquirió celebridad por la capacidad de producir él sólo tanto como una brigada de hombres. | EL PRIMER ENCUENTRO | Corría el año 1974 cuando Abundio p…
(2026-03-04). Cuba rumbo al Clásico: Los antillanos caen ante los Reales de Kansas City. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba de béisbol que se prepara para intervenir en el VI Clásico Mundial cayó hoy 4-0 ante los Reales de Kansas City, en el primero de dos partidos que jugará en tierras estadounidenses con equipos de Grandes Ligas.
(2026-03-04). Médicos nicaragàºenses graduados en la ELAM entregaron donativo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Un grupo de médicos nicaragàºenses egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) entregó este martes, en la Embajada de Cuba en Nicaragua, un donativo de medicamentos e insumos médicos para el pueblo cubano. | El Ministerio cubano de Relaciones Exteriores destacó en su sitio oficial que esta es una muestra de solidaridad ante las actuales dificultades que enfrenta la mayor isla de las Antillas. | Refiere la publicación que los profesionales de la salud, provenientes de departamentos como Carazo, Matagalpa y Managua, expresaron su agradecimiento a Cuba y a la Revolución por haber formado a ciento…
(2026-03-04). La Explosión del vapor La Coubre un hecho imposible de olvidar. cubadebate.cu En un momento como el que está viviendo nuestro pueblo actualmente, es válido recordar acontecimientos como el sabotaje al vapor La Coubre, porque demostró una vez más lo que son capaces de hacer nuestros enemigos. También es importante porque a lo largo de la historia ha quedado demostrado, que cada una de las principales agresiones ha contribuido al fortalecimiento de la unidad de todos los revolucionarios cubanos,…
(2026-03-04). La Explosión del vapor La Coubre un hecho imposible de olvidar. cubadebate.cu En un momento como el que está viviendo nuestro pueblo actualmente, es válido recordar acontecimientos como el sabotaje al vapor La Coubre, porque demostró una vez más lo que son capaces de hacer nuestros enemigos. También es importante porque a lo largo de la historia ha quedado demostrado, que cada una de las principales agresiones ha contribuido al fortalecimiento de la unidad de todos los revolucionarios cubanos,…
(2026-03-04). Martí, imprescindible en estos tiempos. radiohc.cu 
El pensamiento y legado de José Martí, nuestro Apóstol, el más universal de los cubanos, es una brújula que, en estos tiempos tan difíciles para la Patria y para el mundo, nos llevará a puerto seguro en la salvaguarda de ese Sol del mundo moral que él nos inculcó en su corta y prolífera vida. | Así opina la Doctora en Ciencias de la Educación y profesora Lien Morales Aguilera, quien declaró a la radio que "En estos momentos históricos por los que atraviesa Cuba, es necesario regresar a José Martí, en nuestro Maestro están las claves para encontrar soluciones a los que nos enfrentamos en estos momentos de la human…
(2026-03-04). Mayoría en Estados Unidos se opone a guerra de Trump contra Irán. cubadebate.cu Casi seis de cada 10 estadounidenses desaprueban el ataque de Estados Unidos a Irán, y la mayoría considera probable que esta nueva aventura bélica ordenada por el presidente Donald Trump derive en un largo conflicto militar.
(2026-03-04). Real Madrid naufraga, Barcelona líder en busca de remontada. cubadebate.cu Aunque es pronto para hablar de LaLiga de España sentenciada, se parece bastante. Dos reveses seguidos ante el Osasuna (1-2) y el Getafe (0-1) sacaron a los merengues de la cima, situándose a cuatro puntos del Baràßa, que se antojan muchos en estos momentos.
(2026-03-04). Mayoría en Estados Unidos se opone a guerra de Trump contra Irán. cubadebate.cu Casi seis de cada 10 estadounidenses desaprueban el ataque de Estados Unidos a Irán, y la mayoría considera probable que esta nueva aventura bélica ordenada por el presidente Donald Trump derive en un largo conflicto militar.
(2026-03-04). Senadora Elizabeth Warren: "La guerra contra Irán es ilegal y no hay plan para terminarla" cubadebate.cu La senadora demócrata Elizabeth Warren aseguró este martes que la situación en torno a Irán es "mucho peor de lo que se puede imaginar", tras participar en una sesión informativa clasificada en el Senado sobre el desarrollo del conflicto.
(2026-03-04). Los trabajadores tienen derecho al 100 % de los reembolsos arancelarios. workers.org La sentencia del Tribunal Supremo de los Estados Unidos del 20 de febrero invalidó la mayoría de los aranceles exorbitantes impuestos por el presidente Donald Trump desde abril de 2025, que se utilizaron para intimidar a los países y que aceptaran una multitud de exigencias de Trump. En una votación . . . |
(2026-03-04). Intelectual cubano Tubal Páez obtiene Premio Nacional de Periodismo José Martí. radiohc.cu "He estado siempre en función de decir lo que siento, decir la verdad, independientemente de los riesgos", dijo este martes Tubal Páez Hernández, reconocido intelectual cubano, que obtuvo el Premio Nacional de Periodismo 'José Martí' por la obra de la vida. | En la casa de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC), en El Vedado capitalino, el jurado presidido por el fotorreportero Juvenal Balán Neyra, también premio nacional del sector, leyó el acta que reconoce la labor del homenajeado. | Páez Hernández estuvo al frente de la organización por 20 años, ejerció varios cargos en el periódico Granma y la revista Bohem…
(2026-03-04). Intelectual cubano Tubal Páez obtiene Premio Nacional de Periodismo José Martí. radiohc.cu "He estado siempre en función de decir lo que siento, decir la verdad, independientemente de los riesgos", dijo este martes Tubal Páez Hernández, reconocido intelectual cubano, que obtuvo el Premio Nacional de Periodismo 'José Martí' por la obra de la vida. | En la casa de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC), en El Vedado capitalino, el jurado presidido por el fotorreportero Juvenal Balán Neyra, también premio nacional del sector, leyó el acta que reconoce la labor del homenajeado. | Páez Hernández estuvo al frente de la organización por 20 años, ejerció varios cargos en el periódico Granma y la revista Bohem…
(2026-03-04). Cuba: Regirá horario de verano a partir del próximo domingo. radiohc.cu La Oficina Nacional para el Control del Uso Racional de la Energía de Cuba (Onure) anunció que el próximo domingo 8 de marzo los relojes deben ser adelantados una hora por el inicio del nuevo horario de verano. | La institución del Ministerio de Energía y Minas, puntualizó: El cambio responde a la necesidad de promover la conciencia por la eficiencia". | La decisión de cambiar el horario obedece, también, al mayor aprovechamiento de la luz solar en actividades cotidianas. | La modificación implica que Cuba, en vez de tomar la hora oficial del meridiano 75 ∫ oeste de Greenwich (UTC -5), asume la del meridiano 6…
(2026-03-04). Médicos nicaragàºenses graduados en la ELAM entregaron donativo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Un grupo de médicos nicaragàºenses egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) entregó este martes, en la Embajada de Cuba en Nicaragua, un donativo de medicamentos e insumos médicos para el pueblo cubano. | El Ministerio cubano de Relaciones Exteriores destacó en su sitio oficial que esta es una muestra de solidaridad ante las actuales dificultades que enfrenta la mayor isla de las Antillas. | Refiere la publicación que los profesionales de la salud, provenientes de departamentos como Carazo, Matagalpa y Managua, expresaron su agradecimiento a Cuba y a la Revolución por haber formado a ciento…
(2026-03-04). Real Madrid naufraga, Barcelona líder en busca de remontada. cubadebate.cu Aunque es pronto para hablar de LaLiga de España sentenciada, se parece bastante. Dos reveses seguidos ante el Osasuna (1-2) y el Getafe (0-1) sacaron a los merengues de la cima, situándose a cuatro puntos del Baràßa, que se antojan muchos en estos momentos.
(2026-03-04). Aduana cubana detecta habilitaciones falsas de tabaco Cohiba. cubadebate.cu William Pérez González, vicejefe primero de la Aduana General de la República, informó la detección en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de más de cuatro mil 400 habilitaciones falsas de tabaco Cohiba procedentes de Estados Unidos. El directivo precisó que se aplicaron medidas administrativas y se realizó la denuncia correspondiente.
(2026-03-04). Senadora Elizabeth Warren: "La guerra contra Irán es ilegal y no hay plan para terminarla" cubadebate.cu La senadora demócrata Elizabeth Warren aseguró este martes que la situación en torno a Irán es "mucho peor de lo que se puede imaginar", tras participar en una sesión informativa clasificada en el Senado sobre el desarrollo del conflicto.
(2026-03-04). Cuba: Regirá horario de verano a partir del próximo domingo. radiohc.cu La Oficina Nacional para el Control del Uso Racional de la Energía de Cuba (Onure) anunció que el próximo domingo 8 de marzo los relojes deben ser adelantados una hora por el inicio del nuevo horario de verano. | La institución del Ministerio de Energía y Minas, puntualizó: El cambio responde a la necesidad de promover la conciencia por la eficiencia". | La decisión de cambiar el horario obedece, también, al mayor aprovechamiento de la luz solar en actividades cotidianas. | La modificación implica que Cuba, en vez de tomar la hora oficial del meridiano 75 ∫ oeste de Greenwich (UTC -5), asume la del meridiano 6…
(2026-03-04). Martí, imprescindible en estos tiempos. radiohc.cu El pensamiento y legado de José Martí, nuestro Apóstol, el más universal de los cubanos, es una brújula que, en estos tiempos tan difíciles para la Patria y para el mundo, nos llevará a puerto seguro en la salvaguarda de ese Sol del mundo moral que él nos inculcó en su corta y prolífera vida. | Así opina la Doctora en Ciencias de la Educación y profesora Lien Morales Aguilera, quien declaró a la radio que "En estos momentos históricos por los que atraviesa Cuba, es necesario regresar a José Martí, en nuestro Maestro están las claves para encontrar soluciones a los que nos enfrentamos en estos momentos de la human…
(2026-03-04). Sunday 3/8: Petco: Stop Selling Animals! indybay.org 7000 El Cerrito Plz, El Cerrito, CA 94530-4020, United States…
(2026-03-04). L'Occidente in guerra e le ragioni della sua inevitabile sconfitta: un'intervista a Emmanuel Todd. strategic-culture.su Segue nostro "Qualunque cosa accada in Iran, la sconfitta dell'Occidente e della sua civiltà è inevitabile. Trump non puà≤ fermare la sua implosione, la sta accelerando". L'impero americano sta crollando come l'Unione Sovietica, afferma Emmanuel Todd. Nel 1976, il demografo aveva previsto la caduta della superpotenza comunista basandosi sui dati relativi alla mortalità infantile. Oggi, vede nelle statistiche demografiche il segno del…
(2026-03-04). Operation Epic "Gangsta" Fury. strategic-culture.su L'operazione Epic Fury è la conferma epica che il mondo sarà in pace quando gli Stati Uniti e Israele non saranno più sulla mappa. | Segue nostro Ci risiamo | Ci risiamo, di nuovo. Gli Stati Uniti d'America hanno lanciato l'Operazione "Epic Fury" in Medio Oriente La Casa Bianca ha ufficializzato l'inizio di questa massiccia campagna militare, volta, dicono loro, a smantellare definitivamente il potenziale nucleare iraniano e le sue reti…
aljazeera.com (2026-03-03). US and Israeli attacks on Iran prompt worldwide protests
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered protests worldwide. Demonstrators in dozens of US cities condemned their government's involvement and called for an end to the war.
(2026-03-04). US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify before Congress about Epstein ties. aljazeera.com Lutnick's relationship with financier has come under scrutiny after files revealed closer ties than previously known.
(2026-03-04). Israeli forces bomb hotel in Beirut, residential building in Lebanon's east. aljazeera.com Israel hits Comfort Hotel in greater Beirut without warning; more residents displaced across Lebanon.
(2026-03-04). UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students. aljazeera.com The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.
(2026-03-04). Israeli air attack targets hotel in Beirut. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from the site of an Israeli attack on a hotel in Beirut's Hazmiyeh suburb.
(2026-03-04). Video: Smoke seen rising after explosion near Baghdad airport. aljazeera.com Video shared by Iraqi media shows the moment of an explosion near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq's capital.
(2026-03-04). Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster? aljazeera.com Ex-King Gyanendra Shah was removed from power 20 years ago. Will a Nepal in political flux give him another chance?
(2026-03-04). This illegal US-Israeli attack on Iran is also an assault on the United Nations. asiapacificreport.nz The US objective is not the security of the American people. The objective is global hegemony. The attempt is to destroy the UN and the international rule of law — an attempt that will fail, warn the authors. ANALYSIS: By Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares On February 16, 2026, one of us (Jeffrey Sachs)…
(2026-03-04). 'A global energy crisis' Fuel price hike looms for Pacific amid Iran war. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist Analysts are warning fuel prices are expected to jump in the Pacific following the Israeli and US attacks on Iran, and the retaliatory response by Iran. Iran borders the Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20 percent of the world's oil and gas supply, and shipments have been suspended following…
(2026-03-03). U.S. consulate in Dubai affected by drone strike. ecns.cn Smoke is seen rising from the area of the United States consulate in Dubai after a suspected drone attack, witnesses said on Tuesday night.A drone attack caused a fire near the US consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, a Dubai government statement said, a day after the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was hit by an Iranian strike.
(2026-03-03). Trump threatens to 'cut off all trade' with Spain. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to "cut off all trade with Spain" for Spain's refusal to allow the U.S. military to use its base for attacks on Iran, while saying he is not happy with Britain either.
(2026-03-03). Protests held across the U.S. against American, Israeli attacks on Iran. ecns.cn Demonstrators gather in New York City on March 2, 2026 to protest military actions launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.
(2026-03-03). Tehran's Mehrabad airport targeted by strikes. ecns.cn Iran's Mehrabad airport was targeted by strikes on Tuesday as the United States and Israel kept bombing the Islamic Republic for a fourth day, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
(2026-03-04). China calls for immediate stop to military operations: spokesperson on Iran situation. ecns.cn Regarding the Iran situation, a Chinese spokesperson said on Wednesday that China calls for an immediate stop to military operations, preventing further escalation of tensions, and resuming dialogue and negotiations to uphold peace and stability in the Middle East.
(2026-03-04). China's non-manufacturing PMI at 49.5 in February. ecns.cn The business expectation index for the service sector remained relatively high at 55.8, indicating service sector enterprises maintained an optimistic outlook for near-term market developments.
(2026-03-04). Chongqing's 'Train to Spring' returns as monorail glides through blossoms. ecns.cn As early spring brings warmer temperatures, Chongqing's iconic "Train to Spring" has captured public attention once again. The Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2 offers a stunning view as the monorail glides through blooming plum flowers, attracting many residents and visitors eager for a scenic experience.
(2026-03-03). Wang urges ceasefire in call with Israeli FM. ecns.cn The true value of military strength lies not on the battlefield but in preventing war, Wang said, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities to prevent the conflict from spiraling.
(2026-03-04). China's factory activity contracts in February. ecns.cn China's factory activity contracted for a second consecutive month in February, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-03-04). China's central authorities to roll out more favorable policies for Hong Kong: spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese central authorities will continue rolling out more policies and measures that benefit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-03-04). NPC deputy urges exemption from cooling-off period for domestic violence divorce cases. ecns.cn A deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC) has proposed that domestic violence cases should be exempted from a 30-day cooling-off period for divorce to avoid risks of secondary harm to victims during the waiting period.
(2026-03-03). Guangxi to further bolster China-ASEAN exchanges. ecns.cn Guangxi is the only region that links China to ASEAN member states by land and sea, giving it a special position in bridging the two vast markets.Wei noted that as Guangxi is located right next to Vietnam, it serves as a key gateway to other ASEAN member states.
(2026-03-04). CPPCC handled 99.9% of 5,061 registered proposals in 2025. ecns.cn In 2025, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) received 5,992 proposals, registered 5,061 and achieved a handling rate of 99.9%, said Wang Huning, chairman of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, at the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, on Wednesday.
(2026-03-03). Britain sending helicopters, warship to Cyprus: PM. ecns.cn An aircraft prepares to land in RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus that was hit by a drone early Monday, causing limited damage, in Cyprus, March 3, 2026.
(2026-03-03). Jordan reopens airspace to civilian flights ⚪ civil aviation authority. ecns.cn Jordan has reopened its airspace to all civilian flights after a security review, according to a statement by the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) on Tuesday.
(2026-03-04). From live-streaming to online sales, Tibetan herders use 5G phones to forge new lifestyleÔºöNPC deputy of Xizang. ecns.cn The development of information and communication technology has enhanced the sense of happiness among the people in Xizang, Pema said. She hoped that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the development of Xizang will further stimulate endogenous cultural creativity and enable the people to create culture on their own initiative.
(2026-03-03). Deeper opening-up promised for steady growth. ecns.cn Liu Jieyi (second from right), spokesman for the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, takes questions from reporters on Tuesday at a news conference in Beijing.
(2026-03-04). China to formulate law on childcare services: spokesman. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers are set to formulate a law on childcare services this year aiming to channel more resources into people's livelihood sectors and boost consumption, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
(2026-03-04). Xi Jinping attends opening meeting of fourth session of 14th CPPCC National Committee. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-03-04). What to watch at China's '2026 two sessions'. ecns.cn As the world's second-largest economy embarks on the inaugural year of its 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the two sessions will serve both as a review of past achievements, and as a strategic compass guiding the nation's future development. Lawmakers will examine a draft outline of the new five-year plan.
(2026-03-04). China's environmental code to consolidate legal foundation for modernization featuring human-nature harmony: spokesperson. ecns.cn An environmental code will further forge a solid legal foundation for China to achieve modernization with harmony between humanity and nature, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-03-03). Nation's green development accelerating. ecns.cn According to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China's air quality reached its best level on record in 2025, with the average PM2.5 concentration dropping to 28 micrograms per cubic meter.
(2026-03-03). Deep sea needs down-to-earth scientific research. ecns.cn An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2025 shows reefs in China's Huangyan Island area in the South China Sea.Now, scientists at the Ocean Laboratory of Hunan University of Science and Technology are preparing Hainiu III for sea trials after completing high-pressure chamber tests in Sanya, Hainan province.
(2026-03-04). China urges open, fair global sci-tech ecosystem while prioritizing self-reliance: spokesperson. ecns.cn China has called for an open, fair, just and non-discriminatory global environment for sci-tech development, while emphasizing its sci-tech self-reliance, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-03-04). China's top political advisory body starts annual session. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, opened its annual session on Wednesday in Beijing.
(2026-03-04). China achieves breakthrough in high-orbit satellite-ground laser communication. ecns.cn Chinese research institutions have successfully conducted a laser communication experiment between a high-orbit satellite and the ground, achieving two-way data transmission at 1 gigabit per second over a distance exceeding 40,000 kilometers, the China Science Daily reported on Tuesday.
(2026-03-04). China's national legislature holds press conference ahead of annual session. ecns.cn The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held a press conference on Wednesday, one day ahead of the opening of its annual session.
(2026-03-04). 100-day countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup. ecns.cn A countdown clock set up in a public square in Guadalajara, Mexico on March 2, 2026 shows that 100 days remain until the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-03-04). China to remain an ideal, secure and promising destination for foreign investment: spokesperson. ecns.cn China has been, is and will definitely remain an ideal, secure and promising investment destination for foreign businesses, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-03-04). Better carbon pricing to bolster conservation. ecns.cn A national political adviser has called for enhancing China's carbon pricing mechanisms, underscoring their essential role in achieving the country's goals to have carbon emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
(2026-03-04). Chinese scientist honored with top superconductivity award. ecns.cn The Bernd Theodor Matthias Prize, established in 1989 and awarded every three years, is widely recognized as the highest academic honor in this field.
(2026-03-04). West Coast ports brace for uncertainty after US tariff ruling. ecns.cn The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — America's busiest gateway for trans-Pacific trade — are facing renewed volatility after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed under emergency powers.
(2026-03-04). Call to revise national property management rule. ecns.cn China's strengthened legal oversight has accelerated revisions to the national property management regulation, a move aimed at fortifying grassroots governance and better protecting public interests.
(2026-03-04). Annual session of China's national legislature to run from March 5 to 12. ecns.cn The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, will hold its annual session from March 5 to 12 in Beijing, a spokesperson for the session said on Wednesday.
(2026-03-04). Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran depart via Turkmenistan for China. ecns.cn The first group of 25 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran to Turkmenistan boarded a flight back to China early Wednesday morning, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-03-04). Agenda of 4th session of 14th National People's Congress. ecns.cn The preparatory meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Wednesday adopted the following agenda of the session.
(2026-03-03). France cannot approve military actions by U.S., Israel: Macron. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the nuclear submarines Navy base Ile Longue in Crozon, France, March 2, 2026.PARIS ⚪ French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that the military operations launched by the United States and Israel were conducted "outside international law" and could not be approved by France.
(2026-03-04). China, U.S. should respect each other, pursue peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation: spokesperson. ecns.cn As two major countries, China and the United States should respect each other, and pursue peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, a Chinese spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-03-03). MWC 2026 analysis: The decoupling — AI agents battle for mobile soul. ecns.cn Visitors to the Mobile World Congress talk at the stand of Chinese tech company Xiaomi, Spain, Barcelona, March 2, 2026.In an era of cloud surveillance, local-first AI is no longer a luxury — it is the only way to scale personal AI safely.
(2026-03-03). Jordan reopens airspace to civilian flights ⚪ civil aviation authority. ecns.cn Jordan has reopened its airspace to all civilian flights after a security review, according to a statement by the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) on Tuesday.
(2026-03-04). China's neighborhood occupies top priority on its diplomatic agenda: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's neighborhood occupies a top priority on its diplomatic agenda, and the country has always been committed to promoting regional peace, stability, development and prosperity, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-03-04). Development prospects of Chinese private sector will become even broader: spokesperson. ecns.cn Development prospects of China's private sector will become even broader as the Private Sector Promotion Law is further implemented, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-03-04). China will remain an attractive destination for foreign investment. ecns.cn A key pillar of this resilience lies in the country's manufacturing sector, the world's largest and most comprehensive, which serves as a critical link in global industrial and supply chains, he added."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe spokesman noted that another major advantage is China's enormous consumer market.
(2026-03-04). Chinese people never allow external interference in China's internal affairs: spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese people will never allow any external forces to interfere in China's internal affairs, and will resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-03-04). China's non-fossil energy use now equals combined G7 levels. ecns.cn China's non-fossil energy consumption rose by about 160 million metric tons of standard coal equivalent in 2025, lifting its share of primary energy use by roughly 1.9 percentage points from a year earlier, state media reported, citing data from the National Energy Administration (NEA).
(2026-03-04). More US agencies phase out Anthropic's AI products. ecns.cn Three more United States cabinet-level agencies, the departments of State, Treasury and Health and Human Services, moved to cease use of Anthropic's artificial intelligence products on Monday, joining the Pentagon in switching to rivals such as OpenAI under a new White House directive.
(2026-03-04). China to boost consumption, expand domestic demand: spokesperson. ecns.cn China will actively boost consumption and promote the building of a strong domestic market this year, guided by the strategy of expanding domestic demand, a spokesperson said on Wednesday."ÄÄ…
(2026-03-04). Firing fewer missiles at Israel, Iran seeks to ignite a wider Middle East war. haaretz.com As Tehran's missile fire drops sharply, Netanyahu and Trump press their advantage — but differences over the war's duration, mounting economic costs and political blowback in Washington threaten to complicate the campaign's next phase…
(2026-03-04). Israelis left homeless by the first Iran war are still in reconstruction limbo. haaretz.com A drive to rebuild the houses destroyed in the first war between Israel and Iran through urban renewal projects led to the drafting of groundbreaking legislation. However, internal government infighting, followed by exasperating foot-dragging in the Knesset, has left the bill nowhere near approval, with the newly displaced asked to keep on waiting…
(2026-03-04). Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. icrc.org This speech was delivered by Megan Rock, Head of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in the Pacific, at the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting on 11 February 2026 in Nadi, Fiji…
(2026-03-04). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-03-04). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-04). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-03-04). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-03-04). At Rafah crossing, Gaza's patients struggling for their lives. newarab.com 
(2026-03-04). Israel launches 'broad-scale attacks' on Tehran, strikes Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel said on Wednesday it had started a new wave of 'broad-scale' strikes on "The Israeli Air Force has begun a broad-scale strike targeting Iranian terror regime targets in Tehran, details to follow," a brief army statement said. | This comes after Israel's Minister of Defence
(2026-03-04). Israel broadens strikes on Lebanon, bombs hotel and residences. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and a residential building in Lebanon's east, Lebanese state media said Wednesday, as Israel announced "broad-scale strikes" on the country. | Lebanese state media said the Israeli attacks targeted a building in Baalbek, in Lebanon's east far from the border, as well as a hotel near Beirut in an area so far spared the violence. | In Aramoun and Saadiyat south of Beirut ⚪ two towns outside the traditional strongholds of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah ⚪ the health ministry said Israeli strikes killed six people and wounded eight others. It cautioned that this was a "prelim…
(2026-03-04). Amid growing war why has Iran not hit US bases in Turkey. newarab.com 
Despite Iran threatening to target all US bases in neighbouring countries in response to an US-Israeli war and carrying out attacks on Gulf states since last Saturday morning, 28 Feburary, Turkey has not been hit. | Turkey hosts the
(2026-03-04). Gorton & Denton win, Iran and a vindicated Green foreign policy. newarab.com 
As Iranian political leaders are assassinated, girls' schools bombed by US weapons and a wider conflagration of imperial violence saturates Iran and the easternmost side of the Mashriq, there is one major political leader in Britain calling for this escalation of war to stop. Green party leader Zack Polanski has called for a cessation of hostilities and the resumption of negotiations,
(2026-03-04). Egypt faces more economic jolts as US-Israel war on Iran drags. newarab.com 
(2026-03-04). 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.
(2026-03-04). 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.
(2026-03-04). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's fifth year—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.
(2026-03-04). 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.
(2026-03-04). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-04). 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?
(2026-03-04). 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.
(2026-03-04). 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.
(2026-03-04). Leaking the Liberals' post-election analysis – another act of betrayal. onlineopinion.com.au Leaking the election review won't rebuild the Liberals. It may bury them deeper.
(2026-03-04). California will be a national security risk for the entire country. onlineopinion.com.au The California energy island will be increasing dependent on imported transportation fuels from new refineries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
(2026-03-04). Europe's weakness on Iran, Gaza has radicalized politics at home. responsiblestatecraft.org By their shameful, spineless
(2026-03-04). Amid turmoil, Trump to give Saudi Arabia sweet nuclear deal. responsiblestatecraft.org Just as the U.S. and Israel
(2026-03-04). Delaware lead removal program can't meet remediation needs for homes where poisoned children live, WHYY News finds. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Every year, hundreds of Delaware children are detected with dangerous levels of lead in their blood. | That means the children likely have irreversible brain damage that could plague them with lower IQs, developmental delays and behavior problems well into adulthood. | Delaware lawmakers, public health officials and child advocates are acutely aware of the state's lead poisoning crisis. To that end, since 2023 authorities have taken legislative steps aimed at removing lead p…
(2026-03-04). Philadelphians can visit the city's museums for reduced rates this year after $7.6 million in grants. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphians with low incomes or disabilities can now receive reduced rates to visit some of the city's most celebrated museums and organizations through grants provided by the William Penn Foundation. | According to a release,
(2026-03-04). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-04). Australian Labor government fully complicit in illegal war on Iran. wsws.org This imperialist bombardment has nothing whatsoever to do with freedom from oppression, any more than the ongoing US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2026-03-04). Trump says US Navy will escort ships through Strait of Hormuz as Iran war spirals. wsws.org US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States Navy will begin escorting commercial tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a dramatic escalation that would place American warships directly off the coast of Iran as the US-Israeli bombing campaign enters its fourth day.
(2026-03-04). Australian Labor government accuses Iran of "antisemitic" attacks to justify Trump's criminal war. wsws.org The revival of bogus claims that Iran orchestrated firebombings on Australian soil is the Labor government's original contribution to the deluge of propaganda surrounding the illegal US-Israeli bombardment of that country.
(2026-03-04). How the USW refinery contract helps oil companies profit off Trump's war in Iran. wsws.org For the second contract in a row, following the 2022 deal reached at the start of the Ukraine war, the United Steelworkers bureaucracy is seeking to impose what amounts to a war contract on refinery workers. | Ankara fears that this imperialist attack, which could lead to the collapse of the Iranian regime, could in turn increase Israel's influence on its own borders, trigger a new wave of migrants, and encourage separatist initiatives by Kurdish nationalist forces linked to the US and Israel.
(2026-03-04). IYSSE (Australia) campus meetings: Stop the criminal US-Israeli war against Iran! wsws.org The meetings in Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane will elaborate the socialist and revolutionary perspective to end war on Iran and halt the slide to a disastrous nuclear third world war.
(2026-03-04). Pennsylvania student protesters face daunting legal battle in "Quakertown 5" case. wsws.org The handing down of aggravated felony assault charges to the students reveals the state's authoritarian response to youth resistance against repression.
(2026-03-04). Early election called in Denmark, as Social Democrats seek to capitalise on anti-Trump sentiment. wsws.org Frederiksen called the vote more than six months early, amid a revival in support for her party following the conflict with US President Donald Trump over control of Greenland.
(2026-03-04). Charges dismissed for University of Michigan Chinese researchers—but the political witch-hunt continues. wsws.org The US government whipped up claims of "agroterrorism" over the use of harmless, common lab research materials.
(2026-03-04). French President Macron announces expansion of nuclear weapons arsenal. wsws.org The French president intends to establish an "advanced deterrence" for Europe as a whole and station nuclear weapons in Germany and other European countries in the future.
(2026-03-04). German government declares "no politics" at the Berlinale … unless it's the politics of the government. wsws.org The films reviewed here are collaborations between Israeli and Arab filmmakers and actors seeking to come to grips with the catastrophic consequences of Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people.
(2026-03-04). "Child imprisonment" : Healthcare workers demand end to ICE detention of children as medical toll mounts. wsws.org As infants develop bronchitis and brain tumor patients are deported mid-treatment, nearly 4,000 healthcare workers have issued a medical and political indictment of the Trump administration's systematic imprisonment of immigrant children.
(2026-03-04). Florida's assembly line of death grinds on with execution of Billy Leon Kearse. wsws.org Kearse's execution marks the first of three scheduled in Florida this month alone, an unprecedented pace that signals a further escalation of capital punishment policy under Governor Ron DeSantis.
(2026-03-04). Following armed provocation and energy blockade, Trump floats "friendly takeover" of Cuba. wsws.org As the genocidal fuel blockade triggers economic collapse, Havana has signaled submission through pro‚Äëbusiness "reforms."
(2026-03-04). Kristi Noem defends murderous immigration Gestapo as Senate hearing exposes bipartisan support for ICE. wsws.org During a contentious Judiciary Committee hearing interrupted by protesters, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem refused to apologize for smearing victims of immigration police violence while Democrats reiterated their support for deportations and the continued existence of ICE.
(2026-03-04). With Trump's backing, Pakistan wages "open war" on Afghanistan. wsws.org Military clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan continued for a fifth day Tuesday, in a conflict with potentially major implications for South Asian and world geopolitics.
(2026-03-04). Stop the criminal war of aggression against Iran! wsws.org The following statement against the imperialist invasion of Iran and for an international socialist anti-war movement was issued on Monday evening by Christoph Vandreier, chairman of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (SGP-Socialist Equality Party in Germany).
(2026-03-04). Ukrainian state intensifies pressure on Bogdan Syrotiuk by withholding medical care. wsws.org With the case of the prosecution against Bogdan Syrotiuk shattered, the Ukrainian state is deliberately withholding urgently necessary medical care.
(2026-03-04). Germany set to introduce further crackdown on migrants and refugees. wsws.org A new harsher anti-migration and asylum law is set to come into effect once it is ratified by the upper house of the German parliament, the Bundesrat.