(2026-03-09). Solidarity With Iran And Palestine: All Out On March 13. popularresistance.org On February 28, 2026, US and Israeli forces launched joint military strikes against Iran, a criminal and reckless act of war following years of sanctions and hybrid warfare aimed at regime change. This display of US arrogance and aggression aims at imposing Western dominance and preventing the region's resurgence. It comes during bad-faith negotiations by the US over manufactured "threats," the largest US military buildup in the region since 2003, and follows two and a half years of genocide in Gaza, escalating violence in the West Bank, regime change in Syria, and assaults on Yemen and Lebanon.
(2026-03-09). 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.
(2026-03-09). Israel Destroyed Gaza's Roads and Transit. Now, We Walk Everywhere. theintercept.com 
Palestinians walk through roads surrounded by rubble and collapsed buildings in Al-Zahra, northwest of Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the central Gaza Strip on Dec. 19, 2025. Photo: Hassan Jedi/Anadolu via Getty Images | In Gaza, movement is no longer a mundane part of daily life. Israel's military assault and prolonged siege have dismantled Gaza's transportation system so thoroughly that journeys that once took minutes by car now require hours of walking through rubble and grotesque debris. What used to be an ordinary act — leaving home, reaching a clinic, visiting kin — has now become a form of ph…
(2026-03-09). Marches for International Women's Day denounce war, abuse and oppression. radiohc.cu Marches on 115th anniversary of IWD place focus on issues like US-Israeli war on Iran and Donald Trump's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Marches on 115th anniversary of IWD place focus on issues like US-Israeli war on Iran and Donald Trump's links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-03-09). Thinking About the Unthinkable: Iran's Grand Plan to End U.S. Presence in the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
Iran and Donald Trump have each explained why failure to fight the current war to the end would simply lead to a new set of mutual attacks. Trump announced on March 6 that "There will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender," and announced that he must have a voice in naming or at least approving Iran's new leader, as he has just done in Venezuela. "If the U.S. military must utterly defeat it and bring about a regime change, or else you go through this, and then in five years you realize you put somebody in who's no better." It will take at least that long for America to replace the weaponry that has…
(2026-03-09). Venezuela Celebrates International Women's Day With First Popular Consultation of 2026. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Sunday, March 8, International Women's Day, Venezuela not only celebrates women but continues to empower them by holding in their honor the first National Popular Consultation of 2026. This method of direct government allows the people to identify and prioritize solutions to the most urgent needs in their communes. | On January 21, 2026, the acting president of Venezuela and the first woman to serve as commander in chief of the Venezuelan Army, Delcy Rodríguez, announced that the first Popular Consultation would be held. During a working session of the Federal Government Coun…
global.chinadaily.com.cn (2026-03-09). Iran threatens regional retaliation if fuel facilities attacked again
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters on Sunday urged Muslim states in the region to prevent US and Israeli attacks on Iranian fuel and energy facilities, warning that Tehran would respond with similar actions if strikes continue.
moneycontrol.com (2026-03-09). Iran War News Live: Dozens wounded in Bahrain; Indian rupee slumps to record low; Israeli intensifies attacks on Hezbollah At least 32 people were injured after an Iranian drone strike hit the island of Sitra in Bahrain overnight, as Gulf countries reported a new wave of missile and drone attacks amid escalating regional tensions. Bahrain's health ministry said all those wounded were Bahraini citizens, with four people in serious condition,
(2026-03-09). Imperial Oil Grab: Venezuela as Prelude. counterpunch.org 
Venezuela and Iran hold the largest and third-largest petroleum reserves in the world, respectively. Both have been targeted for regime change by Washington. The world's hegemon naturally seeks access to such resources. Yet it would be simplistic to think that would be only for narrow economic motives. Dominion over energy flows — especially from countries
(2026-03-09). Maduro Must Be Released Or the Fascists Win. counterpunch.org 
If U.S. progressives are serious about combating the expansion of fascism domestically, demanding both the release of Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, and first lady Celia Flores, as well as the immediate cessation of any further U.S. military incursion into Latin America, must be a top priority. In an interview on Black Liberation Media's morning show, Chris Gilbert, a political economist in Venezuela who experienced the U.S.'s January bombardment of Caracas firsthand, stated that Donald J. Trump and his allies, "don't recognize nations. They don't recognize peoples. They think the world is a bunch of guys…
(2026-03-09). Ghanaian president to visit Belarus in June 2026. eng.belta.by "As an important step toward developing our relations further, we have received an official response from the Ghanaian president expressing his readiness to pay a visit to Belarus. Dates have been confirmed. It will take place in June [2026]," the minister announced.
(2026-03-09). Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan amid security concerns. dawn.com PESHAWAR: The district administration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan has imposed Section 144 in view of the prevailing law and order situation, restricting movement on several roads and in sensitive areas, according to an official notification on Monday. | Deputy Commissioner Abdul Nasir Khan said the restrictions would remain in force from 6am to 6pm, during which the movement of passenger vehicles, cargo transport and motorcycles would be completely prohibited in designated areas. | According to the notification, Dera-Tank Road from Tariq Shaheed to Bhugowal will remain closed, while several other roa…
(2026-03-09). PM Shehbaz announces Rs1.5m reward for each player of hockey team after qualifying for World Cup. dawn.com Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a reward of Rs1.5 million for each player of the national hockey team following the team's performance in the FIH Hockey World Cup qualifier, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. | The announcement comes after the team Quoting a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Radio Pakistan said the team's performance rep…
(2026-03-09). Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history. dawn.com India captain Suryakumar Yadav said gold in 2028 on cricket's return to the Olympics was the country's next big aim after extending their T20 domination with back-to-back World Cup titles. | Co-hosts India It was also the first time a team have won the title on home soil, and they did it with a brand of fearless, attacking cricket. | "It has been very special…
(2026-03-09). FM: Belarus identifies key avenues of cooperation with Ghana and Togo, expects trade growth. eng.belta.by The foreign minister emphasized that the Belarusian leader pays close attention to developing cooperation with Africa and believes that Belarus should have entered the region long ago.
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko announces preparations for Uzbekistan president's visit to Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has announced the preparation of a visit by Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Belarus as he met with Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Belarus Rakhmatulla Nazarov on 9 March.
(2026-03-09). Tell Congress: Re-introduce War Powers Resolution on Iran. peoplesworld.org 
Call, write, and visit your U.S. Representative and Senators to demand Congress uphold its constitutional authority and stop Trump's escalating war on Iran. Congress can and must refuse all funding for this illegal war that is opposed by 70% of people in our country. Call publicly for an end to this war and re-introduce and support …
(2026-03-09). Southeast Asia's Strategic Hedge in an Era of US-China Rivalry. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Southeast Asia is uncomfortably in the middle of 21st-century great power rivalry. China-US competition speeding up with military interventions, economic decoupling, and competing visions of the region has placed ASEAN countries uncomfortably in the middle. With the South China Sea, cyberspace, and sea lanes as the fulcrums, regional strategic contours are …
(2026-03-09). T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan makes it to ICC's Team of the Tournament. dawn.com The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Team of the Tournament for this year's T20 World Cup, with Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhaan making the list despite the Green Shirts' dismal campaign. | Farhan became the only Pakistani player to be named in the 12-member team for his excellent performance during the tournament, sealing 383 runs — the highest a batter has scored in a single edition of the T20 World Cup. | "Though Pakistan were patchy in the tournament, Sahibzada Farhan was consistently brilliant," the ICC said. | "The 29-year-old opener also became the first batter to score t…
(2026-03-09). When Tel Aviv Decides, Washington Fights. counterpunch.org 
American taxpayers are still hemorrhaging from the made-for-Israel war in Iraq, a war audaciously offered as one that would "pay for itself." Instead, it was paid in Iraqi and American blood, ruins, and financed by American debt. The promised democracy was a broken state, regional chaos, and the afterbirth of terror and resistance that continues to metastasize across the Arab world. Marketed as a short, decisive campaign, Iraq became a two-decade-long disaster with no exit in sight. Trillions were burned on lies manufactured by Israel-first Zionists in Washington, while generations of Americans—many not eve…
(2026-03-09). Silk Silver Opium: The trade with China that changed history. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). How Masjid Nabawi expansions boosted comfort, capacity for millions of visitors. ummid.com Since the beginning of the Saudi era, Masjid e Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, has undergone a series of major expansions aimed at facilitating the movement of worshippers and visitors.
(2026-03-09). ABC's Unscientific Attack on Trump and CO2. wattsupwiththat.com ABC News repeatedly botched the science of a major regulation "to fight climate change" while falsely accusing President Trump of "rejecting" and "wiping out" "science."
(2026-03-09). It's About Children and Education: Melania Trump at the UN Security Council. counterpunch.org Former British Conservative politician and current pundit Rory Stewart thought it might have been a case of artificial intelligence. Many would have agreed. The US First Lady, Melania Trump, had chanced upon a situation where she was chairing the UN Security Council. It was the turn of the United States to assume the Presidency of the body, and
(2026-03-09). Claudia Jones School brings together D.C. Community to celebrate Black History. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—On Feb. 21, the Claudia Jones School for Political Education hosted its annual Black History Month Event at the Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C. Over a hundred people came out to not only celebrate Black culture but also hear from a multi-generational panel of community leaders. This year's event, "Our History, …
(2026-03-09). One Secretary of War, One Army: Pete Hegseth's Vision for the Military, His Country and the World. counterpunch.org This is not a book one would expect to read — not from a progressive standpoint, nor even simply from that of an attentive observer. Everything in The War on Warriors by Pete Hegseth signals its intent from the outset: on the back jacket, the current Secretary of Defense — who has himself insisted on
(2026-03-09). Govt urged to take advantage of Gwadar Port amid Iran war. dawn.com • Stakeholders say available capacity, facilities should be actively marketed to international shipping lines | • Meeting recommends ship-to-ship operations for oil cargo to enhance petroleum transhipment | KARACHI: As the Iran
(2026-03-09). Panamanians reject Trump's remarks on the Canal. plenglish.com Panama City, March 9 (Prensa Latina) The National Front for the Defense of Economic and Social Rights (Frenadeso) rejected statements by US President Donald Trump, who attempted to ridicule the recovery of the Panama Canal.
(2026-03-09). The War on Iran — and Washington's Missing Exit Strategy. juancole.com ( President Trump has justified the attack by claiming that Iran refuses to renounce nuclear weapons. As…
(2026-03-09). G7 to discuss possible emergency release of oil reserves over war, says France's Macron. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world's leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war. | Macron, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven advanced economies, said that "the use of strategic reserves is an option being considered".
(2026-03-09). The current electoral system actually favours One Nation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko hears FM's report on visits to African countries. eng.belta.by On 9 March, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard a report from Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov following his visits to African countries — Togo and Ghana.
(2026-03-09). Video shows apparent US strike as Trump blames Iran for school massacre. scmp.com New video from Iranian state media shows a missile slamming into a compound in southern Iran, as evidence mounted that the US military was most likely responsible for the February 28 attack on a girls' school that left more than 160 dead, mostly children. | The footage, published Sunday by the Mehr News Agency, was titled "The moment when Israeli and American terrorists struck #Minab school". Video shows a munition consistent with a Tomahawk cruise missile striking an area as black smoke rose from…
(2026-03-09). Indigenous rights, the environment, and international law: What's at stake at this week's seabed mining talks. grist.org Indigenous advocates who have been fighting for their rights to be acknowledged in global regulations for seabed mining are bracing for the outcome of this week's gathering of the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, where representatives from three dozen countries are expected to discuss finalizing mining rules by the end of this year. | The
(2026-03-09). BJP Presses for Limited Phases in West Bengal Elections. devdiscourse.com A BJP delegation, seeking to streamline the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election process, convened with the Election Commission of India, urging the polls be conducted in no more than three phases.
(2026-03-09). Spring is in the air in Minsk. eng.belta.by Here are the brightest, sunniest, and most heartwarming shots, as seen through the lens of a BelTA photographer.
(2026-03-09). Oil soars 25pc, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets. dawn.com Oil prices surged around 25 per cent on Monday to their highest since mid-2022, with Brent on track ‚Äåfor a record one-day gain, while gold fell 2pc as an escalating Iran war squeezed world energy supplies, boosted the dollar and dampened hopes of interest-rate cuts. | Agriculture markets, led by edible oils, rose as they took their cue from oil prices due to the extensive use of vegetable oils in making biofuels. Aluminium firmed on supply worries even as other metals faced headwinds from a stronger dollar. | "The violent reaction stems from the markets…
(2026-03-09). Economy Sheds 92,000 Jobs as Unemployment Edges Up to 4.4 Percent. counterpunch.org 
The establishment survey showed employers shed 92,000 jobs in February, as almost every major sector shed jobs. With downward revisions to the prior two months' data, and December now showing losses, the average gain over the last three months is just 6,000 jobs. Nearly every major sector had lost jobs in the month, including health
(2026-03-09). Paris on the Brink: Macron's Reluctant War, Le Pen's U-Turn, and the Threat of a New 'Yellow Vest' Winter. uwidata.com by Yunus Emre àñzgàºn When Washington and Tel-Aviv launched their sudden offensive against Tehran, the shockwaves didn't just hit the Middle East—they immediately fractured whatever was left of a European consensus. Caught entirely off-guard, European capitals are now scrambling to draft a cohesive response. But in Paris, the calculus is especially brutal. France finds itself …
(2026-03-09). 'Oil rain' falls on Tehran after apocalyptic strikes on refineries. dawn.com 
⚪ TEHRAN: A massive fireball erupts after an oil depot was targeted by US-Israeli bombing. The destruction of refineries and storage facilities in Iran's capital precipitated a toxic 'oil rain' over the city, with skies darkened by thick black smoke.—AFP | • Capital plunges into darkness; residents warned of chemical burns, acrid fumes | • Lebanon terrorised as Israeli strike targets Beirut hotel | • Israel, Trump vow to pursue, kill any successor to Khamenei | • Iran unleashes missiles on Gulf neighbours; Pezeshkian says they were '
(2026-03-09). Northern Ireland's Gerry Adams in UK court for trial over IRA bombings. scmp.com Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams appeared at London's High Court on Monday for a civil lawsuit which aims to hold him liable for Irish Republican Army bombings in Britain, a case which could ‚Äåaffect the prominent republican leader's legacy. | Adams became Sinn Fein leader in 1983 when it was the IRA's political wing, establishing himself as the face of the movement seeking to end British rule in Northern Ireland.
(2026-03-09). EDB: gold and forex reserves cover more than 3.5 months of imports. eng.belta.by Belarus' gold and foreign exchange reserves cover more than 3.5 months of imports of goods and services, reads a macroeconomic review by the Eurasian Development Bank.
(2026-03-09). Death toll rises from floods in Kenya. plenglish.com According to a government statement released last night, the floods caused serious material damage and disrupted operations at the capital's airport. | The Minister of Public Service and Human Capital Development, Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, stated that rescue teams are continuing search operations to recover the bodies of all the victims. | For his part, Kenyan President William Ruto ordered the release of food from national reserves for distribution to affected families. | Experts attribute the heavy rainfall to climate change, which is accelerating global warming and increasing the contrast between heavy rains and…
(2026-03-09). US, China clash over fentanyl, tariffs at global drugs meeting ahead of Trump-Xi summit. scmp.com The United States and China traded barbs at a ‚Å UN drugs meeting on ‚Å Monday, with Washington accusing Beijing of ‚Å failing to stop sales of precursor chemicals for fentanyl and China dismissing the allegation as false while calling the US irresponsible. | The exchange, delivered in separate statements at the UN's annual Commission on Narcotic Drugs meeting in Vienna, underscored tensions ‚Äåbetween the two countries over illicit drugs and tariffs, with their leaders due to meet in China at the end of…
(2026-03-09). Rev. Jesse Jackson Supporting Las Vegas Workers Fighting for Union Contract in 1990. wibailoutpeople.org Working people in Las Vegas and across the country are mourning the loss of a champion, Reverend Jesse Jackson. In 1990, we were on strike at the Horseshoe, and for nine long months, almost no one would stand with us, but Rev. Jackson did. We were told that we couldn't march in the street and …
(2026-03-09). Bangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisis. geo.tv 
Dhaka University students pictured at the varsity's campus. — AFP/File
(2026-03-09). Russia ready to supply oil to China and India. plenglish.com Moscow, March 9 (Prensa Latina) Russian oil is currently in high demand worldwide, and Russia is prepared to increase supplies to China and India if they request it, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
(2026-03-09). One Gold and Three Silver Medals for Cuba in the International Badminton Final. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — With one title and three silver medals on the final day, the Cubans said goodbye to the First International Youth Badminton Tournament Havana 2026, which concluded this Sunday at the Ciudad Deportiva Coliseum. | Iker Herrera and Carlos Vega won the gold medal in men's doubles, defeating their compatriots Alberto Lazo and Oscar Montano with scores of 21-12 and 24-22 in 29 minutes. | In women's doubles, the host nation's Leonor Alvisa and Thalia Roque took the silver medal after losing 21-7 and 21-6 to Paraguayan twins Paula and Sofía Rodas. | With international experience and just 16 y…
(2026-03-09). Reports Of US Servicemen Deployed Under Guise Of "Training" Graham: "Trump Is Resetting The World" thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/8/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-03-09). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "…science as a method of finding things out. This method is based on the principle that observation is the judge of whether something is so or not. All other aspects and characteristics of science can be understood directly when we understand that observation is the ultimate and final judge of the truth of an idea."— Richard Feynman, "The Uncertainty of Science" in The Meaning of It All: Thoughts of a Citizen-Scientist…
(2026-03-09). ICS highlights creation of Central Media Subsidiary Company. radiohc.cu The Institute of Information and Social Communication (ICS) highlighted on its social media the creation of the Central Media Subsidiary Company, responsible for implementing advertising and sponsorship in radio, television, news agencies, and digital platforms, in accordance with Law 162 on Social Communication and Decree 102. | The entity was created following the entry into force of Law 162/2023 "On Social Communication" and Decree 102 "Regulations for the Practice of Advertising and Sponsorship," legislation that governs the placement of commercial messages in the country's media. | Affiliated with the Cuban…
(2026-03-09). Brace for impact: The Middle East war has reached Pakistan. dawn.com The war in the Middle East has formally landed on Pakistan's shores. | The government's announcement of an emergency Dawn spoke to oil industry executives who say oil markets are now roiled with an uncertainty never seen before. The
(2026-03-09). AI is forcing journalism to rediscover what the profession actually does. scmp.com Around the world, news organisations are racing to create rules for artificial intelligence. Editors debate whether reporters may use AI to draft text, summarise documents or help in research. Some outlets promise readers they will disclose when a machine helps write an article. Others hope credibility will come from avoiding AI altogether. | But this debate begins with a mistaken assumption: that journalism earns trust because journalists physically write the sentences themselves.
(2026-03-09). Getting through to the Kremlin: an important online article by Alexander Dugin. gilbertdoctorow.com I am pleased to inform the Community that my efforts to bring advice on changing direction in the Ukraine war to the attention of President Putin have just received an unexpected and quite remarkable boost from Russia's court philosopher, Alexander Dugin. On his own dzen.ru page (Russian equivalent of Google), Dugin has just published an …
(2026-03-09). United left against US military bases. plenglish.com Madrid, March 9 (Prensa Latina) The federal coordinator of United Left (IU), Antonio Maillo, stated that Moron and Rota "must cease being military bases and become bases for humanitarian and solidarity aid."
(2026-03-09). 2026 West Bengal Elections While 'Infiltrations' Go Unchecked. ummid.com The unfolding controversy around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal has reopened old wounds — raising fundamental questions about citizenship, belonging, and the democratic right to vote.
(2026-03-09). This is What Accountability Looks Like. counterpunch.org 
America's accountability problem didn't begin with Trump. Confederate leaders were generally not punished after the Civil War—even Confederate president Jefferson Davis was never tried for treason. Over a century later, former president Richard Nixon never served time for his Watergate crimes. And only a single banker went to prison for the massive fraud that culminated in the financial meltdown of 2008. Trump is just the latest in a series of rich men who have gotten off scot-free. Back in office, he is doing everything he can to further disrupt the mechanism of accountability and safeguard his own immunit…
(2026-03-09). US-Israel War Against Iran: Is It A Religious War? ummid.com US and Israeli leaders are framing the ongoing conflict with Iran as a religious war primarily for domestic mobilisation, civilisational framing, and strategic narrative construction.
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko offers Uzbekistan assistance in building nuclear power plant. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko offered Uzbekistan the assistance of Belarusian specialists in constructing a nuclear power plant as he met with Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Belarus Rakhmatulla Nazarov in Minsk on 9 March.
(2026-03-09). Govt, private sector explore best practices in intellectual property management. sanews.gov.za Govt, private sector explore best practices in intellectual property management | Key stakeholders from government, academia and business will convene in Kimberley this week for a colloquium aimed at strengthening South Africa's innovation and technology commercialisation ecosystem and unlocking new economic opportunities. | Hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) in partnership with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and Sol Plaatje University (SPU), the 6th Annual Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Commercialisation Colloquium will take place from 9[mdash…
(2026-03-09). More than 50,000 march in London against U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. radiohc.cu More than 50,000 protesters have marched on the U.S. embassy in London demanding an end to US-Israeli strikes on Iran. | The march was organized by a coalition of groups, including Hands off Iran, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War, the Muslim Association of Britain, the Palestinian Forum in Britain and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. | Organizers said more than 50,000 demonstrators marched from Millbank to the US embassy in Vauxhall on Saturday afternoon. | It comes on the eighth day of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, shortly after President Donald Trump said the US would hit Iran "very hard" i…
(2026-03-09). UAE billionaire tears into Trump for dragging ME into war with Iran. ummid.com UAE billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor tore into U.S. President Donald Trump for dragging the Middle East into war with Iran.
(2026-03-09). The Wrong Question About the War in Iran. scheerpost.com Yakov M. Rabkin for Informed Comment Much of the discussion surrounding the current war on Iran focuses on its potential outcome for the United States. One of the most frequently asked questions is whether Washington will suffer yet another loss of face in the Middle East. But this is the wrong question. Even if the …
(2026-03-09). Bloodbath at PSX as KSE-100 slides over 11,000 points. dawn.com Pakistan's benchmark KSE-100 index plummeted 11,015.96 points on Monday, closing deep in the red. | The decline of 6.99 per cent from the previous close of 157,496.10 points dragged the index down to 146,480.14 points by the closing bell. | At close, trading volume stood at 378,012,095 shares, with a total value of Rs33,004,278,586. | The market's heaviest movers were led by K-Electric Limited, which tumbled 7.81pc to Rs7.20 on 127,469,387 shares. First National Equities Limited saw a sharper drop, plunging 12.21pc to Rs1.15 on 33,608,420 shares, while The Bank of Punjab slumped 10.01pc to Rs25.45 on 33,386,862 s…
(2026-03-09). UPSC Civil Services Result 2025 Out: Full List of Muslim Toppers. ummid.com UPSC Civil Services Result 2025: As many as 44 Muslims figured in the list of 958 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2025 exams results of which was declared by the UPSC Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-09). Apple Unpacks iPhone 17e: What's New? ummid.com Smartphone giant, Apple, Tuesday March 03, 2026 unpacked iPhone 17e, its latest smartphone, which is billed as a powerful and more affordable addition to the already available iPhone 17 lineup.
(2026-03-09). Neo-Trumpers: The Next Mutation? counterpunch.org 
A New York Times columnist offering pointers for "Pitchfork Pat" Buchanan-type populists on "the isolationist right who thought Trump shared his views" might seem akin to a mad scientist named Frankenstein offering a road map to a pitchforks-and-torches peasant mob. Yet Michelle Goldberg does just that in "The President Was Never Antiwar" (March 2). While
(2026-03-09). 38 from Jamia Millia RCA crack UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025. ummid.com As many as 38 candidates from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 the result of which was declared today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-09). Qatar arrests 313 people for sharing footage, 'misleading information' amid attacks by Iran. dawn.com Qatari authorities have arrested more than 300 people for sharing images and what they described as "misleading information" during days of attacks by Iran, the interior ministry said on Monday. | The arrests echo measures across the Gulf as Iran targets airports, military bases, energy installations and residential areas with daily drones and missiles. | Those arrested "filmed and circulated video clips and published misleading information and rumours that could stir public opinion", a statement said. | The people of "various nationalities" were held by the Department for Combating Economic and Cyber Crimes at t…
(2026-03-09). How automation is transforming Protection Visa processing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Triumphant Tricolor: India Clinches Historic T20 World Cup Victory. devdiscourse.com The Rajya Sabha lauded the Indian cricket team for their commendable win at the 2026 T20 World Cup, besting New Zealand by an impressive 96 runs. Held at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, this win under captain Suryakumar Yadav marks India's consequential achievements in the cricket world.
(2026-03-09). PROFILE: Ali Khamenei—The Architect of the Islamic Republic and Disciple of Khomeini. wibailoutpeople.org 
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Supreme Authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, has been martyred. The Foundations of a Stoic Life Ali Jawad Husseini Khamenei was born on July 15, 1939 (with some records citing April), in the holy city of Mashhad, the second of eight children. …
(2026-03-09). CT and MRI Second Opinion: Why Fast Radiology Reports Matter in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis. thecanary.co 
March is internationally recognised as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection and timely diagnosis of one of the most common cancers worldwide. When patients undergo imaging tests such as CT or MRI scans, they often ask an important question: How can I be sure the results have been interpreted correctly? In […] | By
(2026-03-09). Lawyers for Bondi Beach shooting suspect seek gag order to protect family. geo.tv 
Two people embrace as police officers stand guard outside Bondi Pavilion following the attack on a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 15, 2025. — ReutersLawyers for a man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting on Sydney's Bondi…
(2026-03-09). Australia rejoins the global economic elite. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Cricket Leadership Redefined: Suryakumar Yadav's Inspirational Path. devdiscourse.com In the ever-evolving world of cricket, Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as a pivotal figure in Indian cricket leadership, seamlessly continuing the legacy of former stalwarts like Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma.
(2026-03-09). Mossad agents planning bombings in Saudi Arabia, Qatar arrested: US Journalist. ummid.com Tucker Carlson, a renowned American Journalist and Political Commentator, has claimed that Mossad agents planning bombings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been arrested by the authorities in the two countries.
(2026-03-09). UNICEF Condemns Deadly Attack in South Sudan That Killed Children. devdiscourse.com UNICEF has strongly condemned a brutal attack in Abiemnhom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area of South Sudan, where violence on March 1, 2026, left three children dead and at least 13 others injured, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis in the conflict-affected region.
(2026-03-09). China to adopt measures to guarantee energy security. plenglish.com Guo responded in this way after being asked about reports of coordination between the Group of Seven (G7) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) for possible coordinated releases of oil reserves. | Although the spokesperson sent those interested to consult the relevant authorities, he added that energy security is crucial for the global economy and all stakeholders have a responsibility to ensure a stable energy supply. | The US and Israeli attacks on Iran and the subsequent Iranian response triggered instability in the Middle East, and the price of crude oil rose above 100 dollars for the first time since 20…
(2026-03-09). A Clique of Unhinged Techno-Optimists Is Putting Humanity at Risk. juancole.com
(2026-03-09). Religious warfare rhetoric emerges in conflict with Iran. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Amnesty Head Agnès Callamard on Assassination of Iraqi Feminist Yanar Mohammed, Iran & More. democracynow.org We are continuing our conversation with Agnès Callamard, the secretary general of Amnesty International. On Sunday, tens of thousands of women around the world marked International Women's Day by demonstrating against gender-based violence and calling for an end to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. | And today marks the opening of a major United Nations summit: the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. This all comes a week after Iraqi human rights defender and feminist advocate Yanar Mohammed was assassinated in Baghdad. She was killed in an attack on her home. | We are continuing our conversation wit…
(2026-03-09). 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.
(2026-03-09). Democracy Now! 2026-03-09 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 09, 2026; Iran Picks New Supreme Leader; Toxic Black Rain Falls After Israeli Strikes on Iranian Oil Depots; "Racist Regime": Iranian Israeli Editor Orly Noy on Israel Denying Bomb Shelter Access to Palestinians; "Trump Has Been Anointed by Jesus" to Wage War on Iran: U.S. Commanders Accused of Promoting Holy War | Headlines for March 09, 2026; Iran Picks New Supreme Leader; Toxic Black Rain Falls After Israeli Strikes on Iranian Oil Depots; "Racist Regime": Iranian Israeli Editor Orly Noy on Israel Denying Bomb Shelter Access to Palestinians; "Trump Has…
(2026-03-09). Can Nepal Election Favour Return of Hindu Monarchy. ummid.com Both India and the Communist China are closely observing the electoral process in Nepal, and the probable outcome emerging in the next few days.
(2026-03-09). Belarus win five medals at FIG World Cup 2026 in Portugal. eng.belta.by Belarus' tally includes one silver and four bronze medals.
(2026-03-09). Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafizul Bahr to counter threats to shipping, maritime trade: ISPR. dawn.com The military's media affairs wing said on Monday that the Pakistan Navy had launched Operation Muhafizul Bahr to counter "multidimensional threats to national shipping and maritime trade". | A statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the decision came in light of the "evolving regional maritime security environment and potential disruptions to critical sea lanes". | The statement said that the initiative had been undertaken to ensure the uninterrupted flow of national energy supplies and the security of sea lines of communication. | "Pakistan Navy escort operations are being conducted…
(2026-03-09). Why Pakistan and the Taliban are now at war. uwidata.com By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan No state can ignore armed groups crossing its borders to kill its citizens. Pakistan's strikes inside Taliban-ruled Afghanistan must be understood first in that context of self-defense. Years of escalating attacks inside Pakistan have convinced its leadership that the Afghan frontier can no longer be treated as a …
(2026-03-09). Sabalenka advances to Indian Wells round of 16. eng.belta.by In the third round, the Belarusian defeated Romania's Jacqueline Cristian (World No.35), 6-4, 6-1. In the opener, Aryna Sabalenka beat Japan's world number 132 Himeno Sakatsume, 6-4, 6-2.
(2026-03-09). State support for SMEs in Belarus tops Br16bn in 2025. eng.belta.by The instruments of the Belarusian Fund for Financial Support of Entrepreneurs – loans, leasing, and guarantees – were in high demand. In total, the fund financed 108 projects.
(2026-03-09). Turkey Bolsters Northern Cyprus Defenses with F-16 Deployment. devdiscourse.com Turkey is ramping up its defense posture in northern Cyprus with plans to deploy six F-16 fighter jets. The move, aimed at bolstering the Turkish community's defenses, is reportedly scheduled for Monday, as noted by a civil aviation official from the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, according to broadcaster NTV.
(2026-03-09). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-09). Energy Security at Risk: Parliament Budget Session Pivots to West Asia Conflict. devdiscourse.com The Parliament's Budget Session resumed, focusing on India's energy security in light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge, has urged for a short-duration discussion in the Rajya Sabha concerning the implications of the conflict on India.
(2026-03-09). The Trump administration is lying about American casualties in the Persian Gulf region. strategic-culture.su By Larry C. JOHNSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | First let me explain the meaning of the X message and photo that appears abov…
(2026-03-09). The US government wants war — Here are some reasons why. uwidata.com The United States has deliberately incited a war against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran's reactions following the US assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei came as no surprise to Washington. Contrary to what some argue, I do not share the idea that the US was expecting a "regime collapse" in Iran following the assassination. …
(2026-03-09). War and Geology at the Coyote Wall. counterpunch.org 
Sick of watching, reading and writing about yet another war, Lola and I took off for one of my favorite retreats in the Pacific Northwest, variously called the Maze, the Syncline, or the Labyrinth, depending on who you first heard about it from. For me, it will always be known as the Coyote Wall, getting
(2026-03-09). US, Israel accused of 'war crimes' after deadly strikes on civilian targets. dawn.com • Najafabad 'double-tap' airstrike kills 19 civilians seeking municipal services, emergency workers | • Bombing of Qeshm Island desalination plant cuts off fresh water to 30 villages | THE United States and Israel stand accused of committing "war crimes" in Iran, after a series of recent The accusations followed a deadly strike on Sun…
(2026-03-09). Egypt and France call for talks to stop war in the Middle East. plenglish.com Cairo, March 9 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian President Fattah El-Sisi and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, called for an end to the war affecting the Middle East and insisted on resolving the crises through peaceful means, an official source reported.
(2026-03-09). US teacher dies after students' toilet paper prank goes wrong. scmp.com It was a prank that turned deadly, authorities said: a group of teenagers unspooled rolls of toilet paper outside the home of a beloved high school teacher who tripped in the street and was struck by a pickup truck as the pranksters started to drive away. | The 40-year-old teacher, Jason Hughes, died after being brought to a hospital late Friday, the Hall County Sheriff's Office said. The 18-year-old driver of the pickup was arrested on a felony charge of vehicular homicide, and four other teens…
(2026-03-09). Dominican Republic Defeats Netherlands by Knockout in the World Boxing Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — The Dominican Republic today secured its second victory in the World Baseball Classic by knockout against the Netherlands, before more than 32,000 fans gathered at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. | The team managed by former Major League Baseball player Albert Pujols defeated the Netherlands 12-1 in a game dominated from start to finish by the Caribbean squad. | A home run by Juan Soto in the seventh inning sealed the victory by knockout in the tournament, which uses that rule when a team takes a 10-run lead after the seventh inning. | The Dominican offense was led by Vladimir Guerr…
(2026-03-09). New York City police identify device outside Mamdani's home as explosive. geo.tv 
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference at the New York City Office of Emergency Management in Brooklyn, New York City, US, January 25, 2026. — ReutersNew York City Police said on Sunday a device that was ignited and thrown during protests outside Mayor Zohran…
(2026-03-09). Trump set off a Bomb in the Cockpit of the World Economy; Does Global Recession Loom? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Oil prices hit $120 early Monday morning in Asia, for the first time since the initial shock of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. But today's increase was different, since the price skyrocketed fully 30% in one day, something that hasn't happened for decades. In response, the South Korean stock exchange The Persian Gulf is often called the cockpit…
(2026-03-09). LIVE BLOG: Iran Elects Mojtaba Khamenei as New Leader as Missile Strikes Continue — Day 9. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-09). Wrong, TIME Magazine, Air Conditioners Are Saving People from Heat, Not Causing Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Accordingly, any effort to limit the expansion of air conditioning use is logically going to lead to more sickness and probably death, especially in vulnerable populations like the elderly.
(2026-03-09). Iran beyond the war narrative: What foreign correspondents are actually seeing. peoplesworld.org In times of war, reality is often the first casualty—not only on the battlefield but in the narratives that travel across the global information system. As tensions surrounding Iran escalate, much of the international coverage has portrayed the country as teetering on the edge of internal panic and social breakdown. Yet recent reporting from foreign …
(2026-03-09). Young Belarusian citizens campaign launches at Constitutional Court. eng.belta.by The All-Belarusian campaign 'We are citizens of Belarus!' dedicated to Constitution Day launches at the Constitutional Court in Minsk on 9 March.
(2026-03-09). India advances to ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final. ummid.com India on Thursday March 05, 2026 advanced to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final, defeating England in a thrilling Semifinal played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
(2026-03-09). War Diary Day 10: Iran's new leader, escalating war and endgame questions. dawn.com The 10th day of the war began with a development that may shape the trajectory of the conflict more than any exchange on the battlefield. Early on Monday, Iran's Assembly of Experts Within Iran, the appointment was immediately endorsed by the revolutionary core and the political and military elite that publi…
(2026-03-09). Lynas faces uncertainty in Malaysia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Belarus to resume training female pilots. eng.belta.by The decision was made due to the great interest the women have shown in training specifically to become pilots.
(2026-03-09). Wisconsin: AFSCME Local 1: Resolution Against the War in Iran. wibailoutpeople.org 
AFSCME Wisconsin State Employees Union (WSEU) — Local 1 AFSCME Local 1: Resolution Against the War in Iran Whereas on Saturday, February 28, President Donald Trump oversaw military strikes in Iran alongside the state of Israel, which hit most prominently a girls' school resulting in over 100 dead; and Whereas Congress was never consulted on, …
(2026-03-09). Beyond prose: The experimental side and multifaceted life of Ivan Shamyakin. eng.belta.by Analyzing Ivan Shamyakin's body of work, Dmitry Samokhvalov noted its thematic diversity, but emphasized that the writer never completely moved away from the theme of war.
(2026-03-09). Ships brandish China links to evade Iran's attacks in Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com Ships anchored in the Gulf or transiting the Strait of Hormuz are changing their tracking data to boast links to China in an attempt to evade Iranian attacks, according to data from shipping tracker Marine Traffic analysed by Agence France-Presse. | Iran has effectively closed the vital waterway since US-Israeli strikes on it began on February 28, and at least 10 vessels have been attacked since.
(2026-03-09). Trump holds phone call with Putin to discuss 'quick' ending to Iran war. scmp.com US President Donald Trump reiterated on Monday that his country's objectives in Iran are nearly complete and suggested the conflict could be nearing an end, on the same day he discussed the war with Russian President Vladimir Putin. | Speaking at a news conference in Florida, Trump claimed the US was "achieving major strides towards completing our military objective", adding that "some people could say they're pretty well complete".
(2026-03-09). Trump's Iran War Costs $1 Billion A Day While Hospitals Close and Healthcare Disappears. progressivehub.net ALEXIS STERLING | NATION OF CHANGE…
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko: Belarus, Uzbekistan can hit $2bn in trade. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that there is much to discuss in light of the preparations for the planned visit of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Belarus.
(2026-03-09). Canada Lynx: Denial and Loss. counterpunch.org 
In a report just released, the Yellowstone to Uintas Connection takes on the failure of the Fish and Wildlife Service and Forest Service to implement management requirements consistent with science and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The report provides a detailed analysis and critique of agency management and its current Recovery Plan and Critical Habitat
(2026-03-09). Moderates lose big in Colombia's congressional elections. colombiareports.com Moderate and centrist parties lost significantly against the radical left and the far-right in Colombia's congressional elections on Sunday. The outcome will likely perpetuate tensions between Colombia's executive and legislative branches after President Gustavo Petro, an outspoken leftist, leaves office in August. Petro's most likely successor, the leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda, would face a radicalized …
(2026-03-09). The future of geothermal energy may depend on fossil fuel workers. grist.org 
Mike Fleming was always interested in geothermal energy — how it works, how sustainable it is, and how efficiently it can heat homes and businesses. But Fleming, who has a decade of experience drilling wells in New England, didn't see it as a career path. | That changed when his boss recommended him for a position at Phoenix Foundation Company in late 2024. Part of the job involved overseeing drilling for geothermal projects. There were some differences between the roles, but there were plenty of commonalities, too. "You're making a hole in the ground, you're putting some plastic pipe down there, and you…
(2026-03-09). If MAGA's the Name, Then Chaos is the Game. counterpunch.org 
Faced with a revolt among his MAGA faithful over his decision to join Israel in starting a war with Iran, our increasingly demented and delusional president declared this week that "MAGA is Trump." He was responding to, among others, MAGA stalwarts Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly who rightfully called him out for abandoning his vow
(2026-03-09). Deputy Minister takes Matric Support Programme to the Cape Winelands. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister takes Matric Support Programme to the Cape Winelands | Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will lead a Matric Support Programme at schools in the Cape Winelands District on Monday and Tuesday. | The Matric Support Programme seeks to bridge the gap between Basic Education and Higher Education for matriculants. The programme assists matric learners in accessing information about higher education, including available study opportunities and funding options, before they move into…
(2026-03-09). Arshdeep Singh Shines On and Off the Field with Playful Banter. devdiscourse.com Arshdeep Singh, a rising star of the Indian cricket team, continues to captivate fans with his vibrant social media presence. Following the team's T20 World Cup triumph, Singh shared a 40-second clip showcasing fun interactions with his teammates and coach Gautam Gambhir.
(2009-03-26). Dozens wounded in Bahrain as Gulf suffers missile, drone attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Bahrain said Monday that an Iranian drone attack on the island of Sitra injured 32 people overnight, as Gulf nations reported new attacks with Tehran pressing its retaliatory strikes across the region. | üáßüá≠üáÆüá∑ Iran struck Bapco Energies' main oil refinery in the Sitra region of Bahrain. | This refinery is one of the main sources of fuel for the US Navy's Fifth Fleet. pic.twitter.com/n2f35kQZOS | — Argonaut (@FapeFop90614) March 9, 2026 | All of the wounded were Bahraini citizens, and there were four…
(2026-03-09). TikTok gets green light to stay in Canada, reversing earlier ban. scmp.com Canada will allow TikTok to continue operating in the country, a complete reversal after the government had previously ordered the social media company to close its Canadian division for security reasons. | In November 2024, under former prime minister Justin Trudeau, Canada ordered ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, to wind down its Canadian subsidiary. | That would not have banned the app's use but would have forced its offices in Toronto and Vancouver to close.
(2026-03-09). Sunday Science: Is Quantum Mechanics Stopping Aliens From Contacting Us? portside.org Sunday Science: Is Quantum Mechanics Stopping Aliens From Contacting Us? |
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko: Belarus gladly receives hardworking people from Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that Belarus maintains a strict procedure for accepting migrants: "This is probably even better for those who come. They understand clearly that we are hiring people for specific jobs."
(2026-03-09). Amnesty Head Agnès Callamard on Assassination of Iraqi Feminist Yanar Mohammed, Iran & More. democracynow.org We are continuing our conversation with Agnès Callamard, the secretary general of Amnesty International. On Sunday, tens of thousands of women around the world marked International Women's Day by demonstrating against gender-based violence and calling for an end to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. | And today marks the opening of a major United Nations summit: the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. This all comes a week after Iraqi human rights defender and feminist advocate Yanar Mohammed was assassinated in Baghdad. She was killed in an attack on her home. | We are continuing our conversation wit…
(2009-03-26). Trump, UAE leader discuss security as Iran strikes targets across Gulf. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held a phone call with Donald Trump on Monday to discuss escalating tensions in the region as the US-Israel and Iran war continues, state media reported. | According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the two leaders discussed the latest developments and their implications for regional and international security and stability. | During the call, they also addressed what the UAE described as ongoing Iranian attacks targeting the Emirates and other countries in the region. Emirati officials said such actions constitute violations of national sovere…
(2026-03-09). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-09). CNN Journalists arrested by Israel released after 9 hours. ummid.com In yet another move indicative of how Israel regards freedom of press, the right wing Zionist regime arrested two CNN journalists who were broadcasting live outside the headquarters of the Israeli Occupation Forces or IDF in Tel Aviv.
(2026-03-09). President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil for a State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil for a State Visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brasília ahead of a State Visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between South Africa and Brazil. ⚪ The President arrived in the Brazilian capital on Sunday at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for the two-day visit taking place from 9 to 10 March 2026. ⚪ According to the Presidency, the visit provides an opportunity for the two leaders to engage on a range of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in trade, investment and k…
(2026-03-09). Snowdrops: First signs of spring. eng.belta.by First snowdrops have bloomed in western Belarus, where the temperature rose up to +15 ∞C.
(2026-03-09). World Bank approves SA's Credit Guarantee Vehicle. sanews.gov.za World Bank approves SA's Credit Guarantee Vehicle | South Africa's drive to accelerate infrastructure development and unlock economic growth has received a significant boost after the World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved the South Africa Blended Finance Platform for Resilient Infrastructure Program. | The move is expected to help mobilise billions in investment, create jobs and strengthen the country's long-term economic prospects, said a statement by the National Treasury and World Bank on Monday. | The programme will establish a new Credit Guarantee Vehicle aimed at unlocking private sector fundin…
(2026-03-09). Chris Hedges Report: Can Israel And The US Sustain Iran's Military Power? popularresistance.org While the official White House X account posts video montages featuring video games and Hollywood movies spliced with real footage of their attacks on Iran, the situation on the ground could not be more different than an American propaganda blockbuster. | To pierce the fog of war and offer a concrete analysis of what is taking place across the Middle East, author and former British diplomat Alastair Crooke of the Substack Conflicts Forum joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report.
(2026-03-09). Delhi High Court to Review Liquor Policy Case Discharge. devdiscourse.com The Delhi High Court, on Monday, sought responses from former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, deputy Manish Sisodia, and others involved in a liquor policy case. This comes after the CBI challenged their discharge by the trial court.
(2026-03-09). From L.A. to Detroit, cross-country solidarity fuels fightback. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—More than 150 community, labor, and youth activists packed a Southwest Detroit hall on Saturday, March 7, for a powerful and emotional display of cross-coastal solidarity as a direct response to the Trump administration's escalating attacks on working-class people both at home and abroad. As winter thawed into spring, a broad coalition of organizations hosted …
(2026-03-09). Wake-up Call: Survey Shows Majority Of Germans Now Favor Postponing Climate Targets! wattsupwiththat.com According to the survey, 53 percent of Germans are in favor of pushing back the target for climate neutrality from 2045 to 2050. This shift would align Germany with the general European Union timeline and end the current "special path" (Sonderweg) of an accelerated exit.
(2026-03-09). St. State Drama Theater on Vasilievsky concludes its tour in Minsk. eng.belta.by St. Petersburg's State Drama Theater on Vasilievsky concluded its tour in Minsk on 8 March with Elsa's Land directed by Galina Zaltsman.
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko: KB Radar has become a benchmark for reliability and innovation in 20 years. eng.belta.by "Over two decades, the company has become an example of innovation and guaranteed reliability in developing a wide range of high-performance radio-electronic systems in our country," the message of greetings reads.
(2026-03-09). Women Still Lack Equal Legal Rights Worldwide: IWD Call for Justice. devdiscourse.com This year's International Women's Day places a global spotlight on rights, action, and justice for all women and girls, as advocates warn that legal inequality continues to shape the lives of millions across the world.
(2026-03-09). Your practical Australian guide to staying healthy and fit. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Watching Amazon Prime While The Iranians Burn. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Reading by Tim Foley: Watching Amazon Prime while the Iranians burn.Stuffing our mouths with cheesysugarbaconwhile the sky turns black over Tehran.Laughing without smiling.Laughing with full mouths and empty eyeswhile their water mixes with oil and blood. "Hoho this will hurt Trump in the midterms"the liberal chortles,masturbating furiouslywhile ruined parents pull ruined schoolbagsout of ruined schools.Frolicking …
(2026-03-09). Colombia Successfully Bids Farewell and Leaves Panama Without Options in the Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 9 (RHC) — Colombia defeated Panama 4-3 today and ended its participation in the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic with a victory. | In the final game between the two teams, the Colombians scored all four of their runs in the sixth inning, enough to defeat the Panamanians, who were unable to mount a comeback and were eliminated from the next round. | After the starting pitchers dominated the first half, the Colombians capitalized on the departure of right-hander Paolo Espino and combined walks issued by the Panamanian bullpen with three hits, including RBI singles by Reynaldo Rodríguez…
(2026-03-09). Nato intercepts Iran missile fired towards Turkey. scmp.com The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran towards Turkey on Monday, according to a statement by the Defence Ministry, raising the risk that the military alliance could be drawn more directly into the conflict in the Middle East. | It follows a similar interception on March 4, after which Nato said it strengthened its missile-defence posture in the region.
(2026-03-09). Cuba and Puerto Rico Vie for a Spot in the Quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 9 (RHC) — Cuba and Puerto Rico will face off today at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in a decisive duel that will award the winner the first ticket to the quarterfinals of the VI World Baseball Classic. | Under the San Juan heat, the duel promises epic moments, as both teams arrive with a perfect record of two wins and no losses, and the victor will secure their passage to Houston, where the sudden-death games will be played. | Panama's 4-3 victory last night over Canada tightened the tension in Group A, as the result kept the Canaleros alive and turned today's game into a sort of early final, in which…
(2026-03-09). The Australian man's guide to confidence and health. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Tajani reaffirms support for a diplomatic end to conflict in Iran. plenglish.com Rome, Mar 9 (Prensa Latina) Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reaffirmed his country's support for seeking diplomatic solutions to end the conflict started after the US and Israeli aggression against Iran, a report stated on Monday.
(2026-03-09). 'We have only us and our God to rely on' -Dr. Setareh Sadeqi on Iran's fight after Khamenei. wibailoutpeople.org Setareh Sadeqi, assistant professor of World Studies at the University of Tehran, speaks to The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal from Isfahan, Iran as her country defends itself against a vicious combined assault by the US and Israeli militaries. Sadeghi addresses the teachings and legacies of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and explains how his assassination has …
(2026-03-09). Gauteng Community Safety committee welcomes establishment of specialised units. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Community Safety committee welcomes establishment of specialised units | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng. | The two units were announced by the SA Police Service last week. | READ | One unit will focus on the investigation of political assassinations and politically motivated killings of government…
(2026-03-09). CBSE 10th, 12th (March 5, 6, 2026) Exams in Middle East Postponed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the classes Xth and XIIth exams 2026 to be held on March 05 and 06, 2026 for the students in Middle East.
(2026-03-09). Kartik Bachhav of Malegaon among UPSC Civil Services 2025 Toppers. ummid.com Kartik Ravindra Bacchav of Malegaon has cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 and secured a place in the list of toppers released today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-09). Where things stand after another weekend of war in the Middle East. scmp.com Iran has named a son of its late supreme leader as his successor. US President Donald Trump already had expressed disdain for Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him "unacceptable". The Islamic Republic's war strategy now has a new commander, and the powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has pledged allegiance. | Oil prices shot above US$100 a barrel. Both sides in the war struck new targets over the weekend, including civilian ones.
(2026-03-09). eThekwini progress a model for stabilising municipalities — President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za eThekwini progress a model for stabilising municipalities — President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress made in stabilising the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal demonstrates how coordinated leadership and partnerships can help struggling municipalities recover. ⚪ In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President said the metro's recovery shows that collaboration between government, business, labour and civil society can restore service delivery and rebuild investor confidence. ⚪ The President recently met stakeholders of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group,…
(2026-03-09). DRC: Warning issued about critical level of sexual violence. plenglish.com Kinshasa, March 9 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Joint Office for Human Rights (UNJHRO) warned that conflict-related sexual violence has reached a critical level in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with some 887 cases and more than 1,500 victims.
(2026-03-09). Anthropic sues Trump administration as row over AI use by military deepens. scmp.com Anthropic on Monday filed a lawsuit to block the Pentagon from placing it on a national security blacklist, escalating the artificial intelligence lab's high-stakes battle with the US military over usage restrictions on its technology. | Anthropic said in its lawsuit that the designation was unlawful and violated its free speech and due process rights. The filing in federal court in California asked a judge to undo the designation and block federal ‚Äåagencies from enforcing it.
(2026-03-09). The harrowing journey home for families leaving immigration detention. peoplesworld.org 
Kheilin Valero Marcano, Stiven Arrieta Prieto and their 1-year-old daughter, Amalia, felt overjoyed when, in early February, they were allowed to leave the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. But after spending about two months locked in the prison-like detention facility for immigrant children and their parents in South Texas brush country, the family quickly faced new, …
(2026-03-09). How Infighting Led the Maya Civilization to Catastrophic Collapse. portside.org How Infighting Led the Maya Civilization to Catastrophic Collapse |
(2026-03-09). The Left's Housing Civil War Is Ending. portside.org The Left's Housing Civil War Is Ending |
(2026-03-09). How much has US spent in first week of Iran war. geo.tv 
Explosions erupt following strikes in Tehran on March 7, 2026. — AFPThe first week of the US military campaign against Iran has cost around $6 billion, including about $4 billion spent on munitions and advanced missile interceptors, as Pentagon officials told Congress additional…
(2026-03-09). PM announces austerity measures to brace for economic impact of Middle East war. dawn.com Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a host of austerity measures to conserve fuel in view of the global fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. ; ⚪ Austerity measures | 50pc cut in fuel allowance for official vehicles, with the exemption of ambulances and public buses, for the next two months | The use of 60pc vehicles being employed by government departments will be stopped for the next two months | The federal cabinet will forgo salaries for the next two months | Parliamentarians' salaries to see a 25pc cut | Two days' salary of BS-20 government officials, who earn more than Rs30…
(2026-03-09). Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma. dawn.com Sri Lanka and India are providing sanctuary to 434 sailors from three Iranian naval vessels targeted or threatened by the United States, a diplomatic conundrum as the US-Israel attack on Iran and the subsequent The ships had taken part in a naval exercise organised by India off the coast of Visakhapatnam, when the US and Israel began bombing Iran. | For Sri Lanka and India, wary of a US response, the dilemma of what to do with the ships and crew has sent legal officials scouring conventions and the laws of the sea.
(2026-03-09). Spain rips into Trump, Netanyahu warmongering in Middle East. ummid.com Showing extraordinary courage, Spain has rejected Donald Trump's repeated call to join the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, categorically asserting that the war is not good for the world.
(2026-03-09). Madison, Why We Record: Defying Fragmentation and Erasure in Palestine: A visual exhibit, March 26, 27 and 29, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Why We Record: Defying Fragmentation and Erasure in Palestine: A visual exhibit from American Friends Service Committee and Visualizing Palestine exploring the truths of the past, the heartbreak of the present, and the possibilities for a future without oppression in Palestine. Madison Friends Meeting ~ Quakers invites the public to view Why We Record, March 26 — 29th at Madison …
(2026-03-09). Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM, move Rajya Sabha. ummid.com Nitish Kumar Thursday March 05, 2026 announced he is quitting as Chief Minister of Bihar and moving to Rajya Sabha — the Upper House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-03-09). Rays of Hope Amidst Rising Hate. ummid.com There are a series of incidents, which have happened in the recent past indicating that though the dominant element is hate and to abuse the religious minorities, there are many in the society who are sticking to love and amity for all.
(2026-03-09). Iran Conflict and Dubai Real Estate: Sentiment Shock or Structural Risk? ummid.com The escalation of tensions involving Iran and parts of the Gulf has once again brought Dubai's real estate market under the spotlight.
(2026-03-09). Over 85 dead as US sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast. ummid.com IRIS Dena 75, an Iranian warship, sank off Sri Lanka coast in the Indian Ocean after it was attacked by US submarines, the Americans said Wednesday March 04, 2026.
(2026-03-09). Cathay fares surge, CUHK professor suspended in Australia: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. As Iran war closes Middle East skies, how high can Cathay Pacific fares fly? | 2. Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for Peking University | 3. Takeaways from Foreign Minister Wang Yi at China's 'two sessions'
(2026-03-09). The real Australian glow up guide. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). The Fight to Defend Pro-Palestine Speech on Campus Isn't Over. truthout.org It has been more than a year since the tents and banners of 2024's pro-Palestine student encampments came down. But dozens of faculty members, staff, and students nationwide are still navigating the backlash that followed, fighting continued campus repression. "This is not a time to be timid; it's not a time to be overly cautious," Anna Feder told Truthout. Feder had been working for Emerson… |
(2026-03-09). Bloody Sunday remembered in Selma march. peoplesworld.org 
SELMA, Ala.—On Sunday, thousands from all over the country made their way here to participate in the commemoration of the 1965 Bloody Sunday attack. They assembled around the historic Brown Chapel AME Church within Selma's George Washington Carver housing projects. Marchers said the event, which was both a remembrance and a launching of renewed struggle, …
(2026-03-09). SBP maintains policy rate at 10.5pc. dawn.com The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday maintained its key policy rate at 10.5 per cent. | The announcement was posted on the central bank's X account. A detailed statement by the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was issued later in the day. ; ⚪ In its statement, the MPC said that while the incoming data was largely consistent with the macroeconomic projections shared after the January meeting, it was observed that the macroeconomic outlook had become "quite uncertain…
(2026-03-09). Campaña en Italia de apoyo a Cuba recaudó ya más de 200 mil euros. radiohc.cu La campaña en Italia de apoyo al pueblo cubano denominada Energía para la Vida, recaudó hasta la fecha más de 200 mil euros, destinados a comprar e instalar paneles solares en la isla | Un comunicado de la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic), refiere el avance en esta nación de esa iniciativa solidaria, patrocinada además por la Asociación Nacional de Partisanos de Italia (ANPI), la Asociación de Promoción Social (ARCI), y la Confederación General de Trabajadores de Italia (CGIL) | Se trata, según refiere el texto, de "un logro extraordinario" en este esfuerzo iniciado a fines de 2025, con el objet…
(2026-03-09). Denuncian impacto de cerco de EEUU sobre sistema de salud de Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal, denunció el impacto sobre el sector del asedio energético impuesto por Estados Unidos contra la isla, en una columna publicada este lunes en El Heraldo de México. | Bajo el título "El imperativo ético de la salud en Cuba frente al cerco energético", el titular señaló que esos servicios dependen de un suministro continuo de electricidad y de una logística que actualmente se ve severamente obstaculizada. | Mencionó que la lista de espera quirúrgica alcanza los 96 mil 387 pacientes (11 mil 193 de ellos niños) y, con la actual restricción energética, esas…
(2026-03-09). Semanario Económico… Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | En la semana recién concluida, el presidente de la república Miguel Díaz-Canel, calificó en sus redes sociales que la "pequeña cumbre reaccionaria y neocolonial" convocada por EU en Florida con gobiernos de derecha, representa "un ataque a las aspiraciones de integración regional y una manifestación de la disposición a subordinarse ante los intereses del poderoso vecino del Norte bajo…
(2026-03-09). Japón avanza imparable en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La selección de Japón continúa su paso perfecto en el Grupo C del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, tras asegurar su tercera victoria consecutiva en el torneo. El equipo nipón se impuso con claridad a la República Checa por un contundente marcador de 10-2, en un partido disputado en el Tokyo Dome.
(2026-03-09). I progetti energetici della Nuova Siria. strategic-culture.su La Siria post-Assad cerca di ridefinire il proprio posizionamento regionale concentrandosi in modo deciso sul dossier energetico come leva per la riapertura diplomatica e la stabilizzazione interna. | Segue nostro Cambiai il vento | Negli ultimi mesi, la nuova Siria post-Assad ha cercato di ridefinire il proprio posizionamento regionale puntando con decisione sul dossier energetico come leva di riapertura diplomatica e stabilizzazione in…
(2026-03-09). Cuba y Puerto Rico por boleto a cuartos de final en el Clásico Mundial. radiohc.cu Cuba y Puerto Rico protagonizarán hoy en el estadio Hiram Bithorn un duelo decisivo que otorgará al vencedor el primer boleto a los cuartos de final del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. | Bajo el calor de San Juan, el duelo promete latidos de épica, pues ambos equipos llegan con balance perfecto de dos triunfos sin reveses y el vencedor asegurará por adelantado su pasaje hacia Houston, donde se disputarán los juegos de muerte súbita. | La victoria de Panamá anoche sobre Canadá por 4-3 terminó de tensar los hilos del grupo A, pues el resultado dejó con vida a los canaleros y convirtió el choque de hoy en una suerte…
(2026-03-09). Casa de las Américas invita en Cuba a dialogar desde la musicología. radiohc.cu La institución habanera Casa de las Américas ultima detalles hoy para la celebración del XIV Coloquio Internacional de Musicología, los días 16 y 17 de marzo, con la participación de profesionales de nueve países de América Latina. | El evento se desarrollará en modalidad híbrida y será un espacio de reflexión que fortalecerá los lazos académicos y culturales en la región. | Durante dos jornadas, los participantes debatirán en conferencias y paneles con expertos de Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, México, Perú y Uruguay. | En tiempos desafiantes, nuestro propósito es intercambiar a toda co…
(2026-03-09). China aboga por nexos con América Latina sin interferencias externas. radiohc.cu El portavoz de la Cancillería china, Guo Jiakun, enfatizó hoy nuevamente en que la cooperación con Latinoamérica no tiene cálculos geopolíticos ni debe sufrir interferencias externas. | Subrayó que las naciones latinoamericanas y caribeñas son Estados soberanos e independientes con el derecho de elegir sus vías de desarrollo y socios de cooperación. | China mantiene principios de respeto mutuo e igualdad en los intercambios con la región, señaló el vocero. | El funcionario indicó que la colaboración bilateral es abierta e inclusiva y no está dirigida contra terceros, por lo que nadie debería interferir o influir…
(2026-03-09). Campaña en Italia de apoyo a Cuba recaudó ya más de 200 mil euros. radiohc.cu La campaña en Italia de apoyo al pueblo cubano denominada Energía para la Vida, recaudó hasta la fecha más de 200 mil euros, destinados a comprar e instalar paneles solares en la isla | Un comunicado de la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic), refiere el avance en esta nación de esa iniciativa solidaria, patrocinada además por la Asociación Nacional de Partisanos de Italia (ANPI), la Asociación de Promoción Social (ARCI), y la Confederación General de Trabajadores de Italia (CGIL) | Se trata, según refiere el texto, de "un logro extraordinario" en este esfuerzo iniciado a fines de 2025, con el objet…
(2026-03-09). China aboga por nexos con América Latina sin interferencias externas. radiohc.cu El portavoz de la Cancillería china, Guo Jiakun, enfatizó hoy nuevamente en que la cooperación con Latinoamérica no tiene cálculos geopolíticos ni debe sufrir interferencias externas. | Subrayó que las naciones latinoamericanas y caribeñas son Estados soberanos e independientes con el derecho de elegir sus vías de desarrollo y socios de cooperación. | China mantiene principios de respeto mutuo e igualdad en los intercambios con la región, señaló el vocero. | El funcionario indicó que la colaboración bilateral es abierta e inclusiva y no está dirigida contra terceros, por lo que nadie debería interferir o influir…
(2026-03-09). Semanario Económico… Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | En la semana recién concluida, el presidente de la república Miguel Díaz-Canel, calificó en sus redes sociales que la "pequeña cumbre reaccionaria y neocolonial" convocada por EU en Florida con gobiernos de derecha, representa "un ataque a las aspiraciones de integración regional y una manifestación de la disposición a subordinarse ante los intereses del poderoso vecino del Norte bajo…
(2026-03-09). Miles de mujeres en Uruguay marchan por sus derechos. radiohc.cu Miles de féminas marcharon este domingo en Montevideo y en otras ciudades de Uruguay, en conmemoración del Día Internacional de la Mujer. | Colectivos y consignas diversas desfilaron en un país donde, pese a avances, persisten diferencias de género. | En la capital uruguaya la convocatoria más amplia fue la de Vía al 8M, plataforma que reúne a una treintena de colectivos, que llamó a movilizarse bajo la consigna "8M: acción feminista antiimperialista. Por la soberanía de los pueblos. °No pasarán!". | Una de las voceras de Vía al 8M, Tamara Abracinskas, explicó a la prensa que con "soberanía de los pueblos" ha…
(2026-03-09). Casa de las Américas invita en Cuba a dialogar desde la musicología. radiohc.cu La institución habanera Casa de las Américas ultima detalles hoy para la celebración del XIV Coloquio Internacional de Musicología, los días 16 y 17 de marzo, con la participación de profesionales de nueve países de América Latina. | El evento se desarrollará en modalidad híbrida y será un espacio de reflexión que fortalecerá los lazos académicos y culturales en la región. | Durante dos jornadas, los participantes debatirán en conferencias y paneles con expertos de Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, México, Perú y Uruguay. | En tiempos desafiantes, nuestro propósito es intercambiar a toda co…
(2026-03-09). Embajador cubano en El Salvador denuncia política de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Todas las medidas que Estados Unidos aplicó contra Cuba durante los 64 años de bloqueo, trajeron limitaciones y penumbras para la isla, afirmó este lunes el embajador cubano en El Salvador, Tomás Lorenzo Gómez. | "La Revolución está segura y cuenta con el apoyo mayoritario del pueblo" afirmó el representante cubano en esa nación centroamericana al diario CoLatino en un recuento de la política estadounidense contra la mayor de Las Antillas. | En su amplia exposición el diplomático analizó las consecuencias del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Washington y afirmó que un "comercio entre Cuba y…
(2026-03-09). Club de alineados no precisamente al golf. radiohc.cu El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, impuso a 12 homólogos, de su misma línea ultraconservadora, la creación de una alianza militar, supuestamente dirigida contra las organizaciones criminales y narcotraficantes. | El Departamento norteamericano de Estado admitió que la alianza, bautizada como "Escudo de las Américas", surgió en una cumbre de "países alineados" efectuada en Miami. | Con esa terminología ilustrativa se define el conglomerado, tutelado por Estados Unidos, cuyo gobierno bombardeó supuestas narcolanchas, sin aportar evidencias de sus tripulaciones y fines. | El patrocinador del "Escudo" es la…
(2026-03-09). Japón avanza imparable en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La selección de Japón continúa su paso perfecto en el Grupo C del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, tras asegurar su tercera victoria consecutiva en el torneo. El equipo nipón se impuso con claridad a la República Checa por un contundente marcador de 10-2, en un partido disputado en el Tokyo Dome.
(2026-03-09). Guardia Revolucionaria y Ejército iraní juran lealtad al nuevo Líder. radiohc.cu La Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica y el Ejército iraní juraron hoy lealtad al nuevo Líder Supremo del país, Mojtaba Jamenei, quien asumió el cargo tras la muerte de su padre, Ali Jamenei, en un ataque aéreo atribuido a Estados Unidos e Israel. | Según informaron medios iraníes citados por la agencia Fars, ambas instituciones emitieron comunicados separados en los que reafirmaron su compromiso de defender a Irán bajo el liderazgo del nuevo jefe religioso y político. | En su declaración, las Fuerzas Armadas iraníes aseguraron que continuarán protegiendo al país frente a lo que calificaron como amenazas de sus enemi…
(2026-03-09). Guardia Revolucionaria y Ejército iraní juran lealtad al nuevo Líder. radiohc.cu La Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica y el Ejército iraní juraron hoy lealtad al nuevo Líder Supremo del país, Mojtaba Jamenei, quien asumió el cargo tras la muerte de su padre, Ali Jamenei, en un ataque aéreo atribuido a Estados Unidos e Israel. | Según informaron medios iraníes citados por la agencia Fars, ambas instituciones emitieron comunicados separados en los que reafirmaron su compromiso de defender a Irán bajo el liderazgo del nuevo jefe religioso y político. | En su declaración, las Fuerzas Armadas iraníes aseguraron que continuarán protegiendo al país frente a lo que calificaron como amenazas de sus enemi…
(2026-03-09). Casa de las Americas to hold colloquium on musicology. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 9 (Prensa Latina) The Havana-based Casa de las Americas cultural institution is finalizing details on Monday for the 14th International Colloquium on Musicology, to be held on March 16-17, with the participation of professionals from nine Latin American countries.
(2026-03-09). Sin gasolina: Historias de la movilidad eléctrica en La Habana (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Bicicletas, motos, triciclos y hasta pequeños autobuses eléctricos empiezan a dibujar nuevas rutas en una ciudad donde moverse se ha vuelto uno de los mayores desafíos. Para algunos, son una tabla de salvación; para otros, una alternativa costosa y todavía limitada por la falta de infraestructura.
(2026-03-09). Escudo de las Américas: La nueva arquitectura militar de Washington en la región. cubadebate.cu øQué es el Escudo de las Américas? Trump lo definió como una nueva coalición militar para erradicar cárteles, criminales, pandillas e "influencias extranjeras hostiles". Si bien se refirió constantemente a "todo el hemisferio", o sea, a todos los países americanos, la realidad es que sólo estaban presentes alrededor de un tercio: 12 de 34 países.
(2026-03-09). Escudo de las Américas: La nueva arquitectura militar de Washington en la región. cubadebate.cu øQué es el Escudo de las Américas? Trump lo definió como una nueva coalición militar para erradicar cárteles, criminales, pandillas e "influencias extranjeras hostiles". Si bien se refirió constantemente a "todo el hemisferio", o sea, a todos los países americanos, la realidad es que sólo estaban presentes alrededor de un tercio: 12 de 34 países.
(2026-03-09). El precio del petróleo se dispara debido a la guerra en Medio Oriente. cubadebate.cu Los precios del petróleo experimentaron un salto histórico de cerca del 20%, en las últimas horas, alcanzando sus niveles más altos desde julio de 2022. La escalada se produce en medio de la creciente guerra entre Israel y Estados Unidos contra Irán.
(2026-03-09). Sin gasolina: Historias de la movilidad eléctrica en La Habana (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Bicicletas, motos, triciclos y hasta pequeños autobuses eléctricos empiezan a dibujar nuevas rutas en una ciudad donde moverse se ha vuelto uno de los mayores desafíos. Para algunos, son una tabla de salvación; para otros, una alternativa costosa y todavía limitada por la falta de infraestructura.
(2026-03-09). El precio del petróleo se dispara debido a la guerra en Medio Oriente. cubadebate.cu Los precios del petróleo experimentaron un salto histórico de cerca del 20%, en las últimas horas, alcanzando sus niveles más altos desde julio de 2022. La escalada se produce en medio de la creciente guerra entre Israel y Estados Unidos contra Irán.
(2026-03-09). Historic friendship between Mexico and Cuba highlighted. radiohc.cu Iconic and lesser-known moments of the friendship between Mexico and Cuba were featured on Monday at President Claudia Sheinbaum's regular press conference with the screening of a video about this historic relationship. | "There are bonds of friendship between peoples that cross the seas and carry the winds of freedom. Mexico and Cuba are a prime example of this," stated the video presented by José Alfonso Suárez del Real, political advisor to the Presidential Social Communication Coordination. | The video recalls that, during the 19th century, breaking free from Spain's colonial rule and ending slavery was a sha…
(2026-03-09). Israeli forces kill Palestinian journalist Amal Shamali in Gaza attack. aljazeera.com Shamali, who worked for Qatar Radio, killed in an Israeli air strike on central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp.
(2026-03-09). At least 14 dead after migrant boat crashes into Turkish coastguard vessel. aljazeera.com Collision involving inflatable boat carrying migrants or refugees occurs off southwestern Türkiye's Antalya province.
(2026-03-09). Newcastle United vs Barcelona: Champions League — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com The Magpies face a formidable task as they host star-studded Barcelona for the first leg of their last 16 clash.
(2026-03-09). US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com The US military claims six men killed in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
(2026-03-09). France preparing to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz when war calms: Macron. aljazeera.com French president says 'purely defensive' mission aims to gradually reopen key Gulf waterway amid spike in oil prices.
(2026-03-09). Walid Khalidi, historian of the Palestinian cause, dies aged 100. aljazeera.com Khalidi, who documented the Nakba and founded the Institute for Palestine Studies, died in the US on Sunday.
(2026-03-09). Israel strikes Hezbollah financial institutions as Lebanon calls for talks. aljazeera.com Israel strikes Al-Qard al-Hasan branches; Lebanese president says ready to resume negotiations to halt escalation.
(2026-03-09). US military opens environmental review for expanded Marianas training footprint. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent The United States military has begun the formal environmental review process for the continuation of large-scale training and testing activities in waters around the Northern Mariana Islands and on Farallon de Medinilla. The Department of the Navy, including the US Navy and Marine Corps,…
(2026-03-09). Chuck Schumer: Man of Peace. progressivehub.net DAVID SWANSON…
(2026-03-08). China's national legislature holds second plenary meeting. ecns.cn The second plenary meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 9, 2026.
(2026-03-08). China steps up judicial efforts to fight corruption. ecns.cn Chinese courts concluded 36,000 cases involving duty-related crimes such as corruption and bribery in 2025, up 22.4 percent year on year, the Supreme People's Court said Monday in its work report.
(2026-03-08). Custody of 997 unfit parents revoked: work report. ecns.cn China's courts have strengthened coordinated efforts to protect minors, revoking the guardianship of 997 parents deemed unfit, according to the Supreme People's Court's work report submitted to the ongoing fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on Monday for review on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-03-08). Construction of Jiaozhou Bay undersea tunnel underway. ecns.cn The second undersea tunnel of Jiaozhou Bay in Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province is underway on March 8, 2026. The tunnel is the world's largest undersea tunnel in terms of construction scale, the longest of its kind, and among the most technically challenging.
(2026-03-08). China sees decrease in violent crime cases, reports top court. ecns.cn China experienced a decrease in criminal cases last year, thanks to a sustained and intensified crackdown on offenses, according to an annual work report from the country's top court released on Monday.
(2026-03-08). EconoScope | Three stories sketch China's people-centered economic development. ecns.cn Head of China's National Development and Reform Commission Zheng Shanjie shared three stories about a drone delivering takeaway, robots performing on the Spring Festival Gala stage and trains traveling across the country during Friday's National People's Congress in Beijing, illustrating a people-centered picture of China's economic development.
(2026-03-08). City banks on foreign trade to aid growth. ecns.cn Chongqing, the economic hub of western China, has pledged to make greater use of its well-connected transport network to boost imports and exports, including its fast-growing new energy vehicle sector.
(2026-03-09). U.S. forces strike alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 6. ecns.cn The U.S. forces on Sunday struck an alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing six males, the U.S. Southern Command said on X.
(2026-03-08). China pushes to build 'birth-friendly society' in 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn China is stepping up efforts to build a "birth-friendly society" during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026—2030). Childcare subsidies introduced last year have already benefited more than 33 million families.
(2026-03-08). Hezbollah says fighting Israeli forces who landed in east Lebanon. ecns.cn Hezbollah said on Monday it was engaging Israeli forces who landed in eastern Lebanon by helicopter across the Syrian border, the second such operation since the outbreak of the latest conflict with Israel.
(2026-03-09). China's top political advisory body holds 3rd plenary meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, held the third plenary meeting of the ongoing annual session on Sunday.
(2026-03-08). Aircraft engine maker targets breakthroughs. ecns.cn Aero Engine Corp of China, the nation's leading maker of aircraft engines, will continue tapping the general aviation market this year, planning to advance certification and flight tests for several new products, according to a senior expert.
(2026-03-08). China firmly opposes Japan's attempts to seek breakthroughs on Taiwan question: spokesperson. ecns.cn China remains highly vigilant against and firmly opposes Japan's attempts to seek breakthroughs on the Taiwan question, a foreign ministry spokesperson said here Monday.
(2026-03-08). China's top legislature supports reform, development through high-quality legislation. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, served and supported reform and development through high-quality legislation in the past year, according to a report.
(2026-03-08). China severely punishes 'Taiwan independence' separatists. ecns.cn China severely punished diehard separatists seeking "Taiwan independence" in 2025 in an effort to safeguard national security, the Supreme People's Court said Monday in its work report.
(2026-03-09). Israel says Iran launches new missile attack, air defenses activated. ecns.cn The Israeli military said early Monday that Iran launched a new missile attack, activating the country's air defense systems in response.
(2026-03-08). China's foreign-related case rulings jump. ecns.cn Chinese courts concluded around 159,000 foreign-related cases in the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), up 66 percent from the previous five years, showed a work report of the Supreme People's Court on Monday.
(2026-03-08). China's prosecutions for crimes both against and by minors decline for first time in five years. ecns.cn A work report released by the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) in Beijing on Monday shows that the number of prosecutions for crimes against minors and the acceptance and review of prosecutions for crimes committed by minors decreased by 2.2 percent and 9.8 percent year-on-year, respectively, marking the first "both decline" in the past five years.
(2026-03-08). Global voices: China serves as a stabilizing force in turbulent world | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn Facing a world marked by transformation and turmoil, where wars and conflicts keep raging, how has China played an important role and remained committed to regional peace, stability and prosperity? Let's head to Chang'an Avenue and hear what Chinese and foreign passersby have to say.
(2026-03-09). Charting a course for China's growth with new quality productive forces. ecns.cn As China's annual "two sessions" get underway, "new quality productive forces," a signature concept proposed by President Xi Jinping, has emerged as a key theme set to shape the nation's future economic development.
(2026-03-08). China maintains zero tolerance to crimes against minors. ecns.cn China's judiciary has taken a zero-tolerance approach to crimes against minors, said a work report of the Supreme People's Court.
(2026-03-08). China to advance formulation of law on combating cross-border corruption. ecns.cn China will make a law on combating cross-border corruption to advance the national anti-corruption legislation, according to a work ‚Å report released on Monday.
(2026-03-08). China to punish extraterritorial crimes targeting its citizens: top court. ecns.cn China will severely punish crimes committed overseas that target Chinese citizens, according to a work report released Monday by the Supreme People's Court.
(2026-03-09). El Al selling tickets at reasonable prices during Iran war? all a PR smoke screen. haaretz.com Faced once more with vitriol over its profits-first approach during war and with the looming threat of tens of millions of dollars in fines, Israel's largest airline is willing to operate flights at a loss — but that might not be enough to sway the public or the authorities…
(2026-03-09). Despite Meloni denials, Italian prosecutors now say Israeli spyware used to hack journalist. haaretz.com Italian prosecutors have confirmed that spyware made by Israeli company Paragon was used to hack an investigative journalist after Italy's intelligence service claimed he wasn't targeted. Sources confirm: Paragon will cooperate with new investigation…
(2026-03-09). Salmon and transplant organs: still flying into Israel during the war. haaretz.com Foreign cargo airlines have halted flights to Israel, leaving Challenge Airlines as the main operator and pushing air freight costs up by 10-15 percent…
(2026-03-09). In change of heart, majority of Haredi parties expected to support 2026 state budget. haaretz.com Two of the three ultra-Orthodox parties are expected to support the budget, which must be passed by the end of this month to prevent the government's fall. The parties feel they have no choice but to drop insistence that a bill exempting yeshiva students from military service be enacted first…
(2026-03-09). Trump seeks to overcome Iran war skeptics with the sheer force of memes. haaretz.com To convince his base that U.S. military action in Iran will indeed 'Make America Great Again,' the president has turned to social media to manufacture enthusiasm for his war…
(2026-03-09). Iran, Hezbollah fire missiles at Israel: One killed, six wounded in central Israel. haaretz.com Three construction workers were hit outside protected areas in Yehud and Or Yehuda. Eyewitnesses described collapsed safe rooms, dust-filled buildings, and improvised first aid. A launch by Hezbollah later Monday wounded four in Ramla and caused damage in Beit Shemesh, where sirens were not sounded…
(2026-03-09). The TACO risk: Why Trump will chicken out against Iran, too. haaretz.com A raft of financial and economic woes — like energy prices surging and stock markets tumbling — will convince Trump to declare victory, withdraw, and maybe leave Israel to go it alone…
(2026-03-09). live by the Israeli Tel Aviv street interview backfires. haaretz.com An Israeli TV reporter went looking for café complacency in Tel Aviv, and found Hila Tov explaining that 'just six months ago we supposedly had a victory that would last forever'…
(2026-03-09). Israel's Descent Into Madness: MJ Rosenberg on Gideon Levy's Warning. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In his latest Substack column, longtime analyst and former Hill staffer MJ Rosenberg turns his attention to a chilling new reality inside Israel—one captured with brutal clarity by Gideon Levy in Haaretz. Rosenberg argues that the crisis now gripping Israel is not simply a matter of extremist leadership but of a society that …
(2026-03-09). Leaping oil prices and sagging stocks: World investors believe in victory over Iran. haaretz.com Tehran's ability to hurt the global economy by disrupting the oil supply is causing serial shocks…
(2026-03-09). As Trump grapples with Iran objectives, constant warfare is good for Netanyahu. haaretz.com Despite early victories, Trump still faces mounting challenges — from shaky congressional backing to soaring oil prices and Iran's lingering nuclear threat…
(2026-03-09). Evacuation yachts waited to carry Israelis out during the Iran war. Hardly anyone came. haaretz.com Last June, private yachts ferried stranded Israelis between Cyprus and Israel at thousands of shekels per person. During the current war with Iran, flights to nearby airports, winter weather and calmer travelers are killing demand…
(2026-03-09). Professor to pay Israeli settler $6,500 after comparing his ideology to Nazism. haaretz.com A Jerusalem court ordered Prof. Alon Harel to compensate Uri Kirshenbaum, a resident of the West Bank settlement Yitzhar, after claiming Kirshenbaum was 'participating in a competition as to who will adopt Nazi ideology faster'…
(2026-03-09). How Staying Passive on Iran Could Impact Russia and China. moderndiplomacy.eu Middle Eastern crises seldom stay localized. They frequently go well beyond the battlefield in terms of politics, strategy, and psychology. Officials in Beijing, Moscow, Taipei, and Kyiv will be keeping a tight eye on events surrounding Iran today, in addition to those in Tehran, Washington, and Tel Aviv. Power perceptions are shaped by situations like …
(2026-03-09). The Fatigue of Outrage: Measuring the Erosion of Collective Conscience Amidst Global Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu In the dawn of March 2026, the security architecture of the Middle East reached a nadir as the kinetic escalation between Israel and Iran, compounded by United States strategic intervention, intensified to unprecedented levels. Theoretically, a direct confrontation of this magnitude should have triggered a seismic shift in global public opinion and mobilized collective security …
(2026-03-09). They Manufactured the Silence. We Called It Consensus. moderndiplomacy.eu The international community has a structural problem in reading conflicts: it treats silence as neutrality, when in fact silence is a manufactured condition. When international monitors report the absence of civil protests or testimonies from conflict zones, they are not documenting consensus; they are documenting the success of propaganda operations. This article argues that conflicting …
(2026-03-09). War Shock Forces Global Central Banks to Rethink Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu The escalating conflict in the Middle East is forcing central banks around the world to reassess their monetary policy strategies as soaring energy prices threaten to reignite inflation while simultaneously slowing global growth. The surge in oil prices, driven by fears of supply disruptions linked to the widening Iran conflict, has created a difficult policy …
(2026-03-09). Hardliner Ascends: Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Power as Iran War Sends Oil Soaring. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran on Monday named cleric Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the opening phase of the ongoing U.S.—Israeli strikes against Iran. The decision, announced shortly after midnight in Tehran, signals the consolidation of hardline authority within the Islamic Republic at a moment of intense …
(2026-03-09). Dollar Surges as War-Fuelled Oil Spike Rattles Global Markets. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. dollar surged on Monday as investors rushed toward safe-haven assets amid fears that the escalating Middle East conflict could trigger a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies. The rally came as oil prices briefly approached $120 per barrel, raising concerns that the war could severely damage global growth while reigniting inflation pressures. The …
(2026-03-09). Gaza's forcibly disappeared women: Families trapped with grief. newarab.com 
While the world marks The absence of these women ha…
(2026-03-09). Ramadan's communal iftars offer healing and solidarity in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-03-09). Lindsey Graham: Iran war will make US 'a tonne of money'. newarab.com 
"When this regime goes down, we are going to have a new Middle East, and we are going to make a tonne of money," the Republican senator said during an interview with Fox News. | Graham, one of the most vocal supporters in th…
(2026-03-09). UK university yields to pro-Israel pressure over Palestine term. newarab.com 
The disclosure, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the university's Palestine Solidarity Group, sheds light on wh…
(2026-03-09). NATO intercepts second Iran missile in Turkish airspace: Ankara. newarab.com 
Ankara on Monday said a second ballistic missile from Iran was shot down by NATO defence in Turkish airspace, as Washington urged all of its citizens to leave southeast Turkey over security concerns. | NATO confirmed the incident, the second in Turkish airspace in five days, and stressed its readiness "to defend all allies against any threat". | Since the So far, Turkey appears to have been spared, despite US…
(2026-03-09). Qatar arrests 313 people for sharing attacks footage, 'rumours'. newarab.com 
Qatari authorities have arrested more than 300 people for sharing images and what they described as "misleading information" during The arrests echo measures across the Gulf as Iran targets airports, military bases, energy installations and residential areas with daily drones and missiles. | Those arrested "
(2026-03-09). Israel's biblical Lebensraum hits Iran. newarab.com 
Hitler came up with the concept of 'Lebensraum,' or a living space that is vital for Germany's survival. The Nazi idea meant that overcrowded Germany needs more space to grow into, exploit and inhabit. Expanding into surrounding countries such as Poland, Czechoslovakia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, today's Ukraine and Belarus, among others is thus justified. Under this ideology, other peoples and societies were deemed inferior or "unworthy" communities that were to be displaced or destroyed to ensure the dominance of the "Aryan race". | The ultimate objective was perpetual expansion and the subjugation of others,…
(2026-03-09). Israeli fire kills priest in south Lebanon's Qlayaa. newarab.com 
A south The border village had had previously remained largely untouched by The National News Agency (NNA) reported that a house in the Christian town was "hit twice in succession by artillery shelling from a hostile Merkava tank" on Monday. | The first strike wounded the homeowner and his wife…
(2026-03-09). Tehran's Golestan Palace artefacts moved to secure storage. newarab.com 
When The strike occurred within the site's UNESCO-designated buffer zone, intended to shield the monument from such risks. | "After the recent escalation, the objects inside the palace were already in secu…
(2026-03-09). Oman's Muscat airport limits private jet flights, email says. newarab.com 
"Due to the current crisis management measures at Muscat International Airport, flight movements are restricted to approved seasonal scheduled services only," the airport authorities told charter plane operators on Friday. | The airpor…
(2026-03-09). Aoun lashes out at Hezbollah, says open to talks with Israel. newarab.com 
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday accused Hezbollah of working towards the "collapse" of the state, expressing Beirut's readiness for Israel's renewed bombing campaign in Lebanon has killed at least 486 people and displaced more than half a million since it began a week ago, when
(2026-03-09). Professor to pay Israeli settler $6,500 over Nazi comparison. newarab.com 
An Israeli academic will have to pay over six thousand dollars in compensation to an Professor Alon Harel from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem will have to pay settler Uri Kirshenbaum 20,000 shekels ($6,500), plus an additional 500 shekels ($160) in legal expenses. | This came after the Harel said the settler was the "faithful student of Mr Alfred Rosenberg", a Nazi official, and he was "participating in a competition as to…
(2026-03-09). Iraq coach urges FIFA to delay World Cup playoff over Iran war. newarab.com 
The Iraq squad faces major logistical issues ahead of a winner-takes-all playoff against either Suriname or Bolivia, scheduled for March 31 in Monterrey, Mexico. | With Iraqi airspace closed until April 1 due to th…
(2026-03-09). Israel: Security intensified at Netanyahu home amid Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-03-09). Global oil prices soar on Day 10 of US-Israel war on Iran. newarab.com 
Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its supreme leader with a new barrage of missiles against Israel and the Gulf states on Monday, as As Iran entered its new era – and the conflict its 10th day – world oil prices soared, Saudi Arabia battled drones targeting oil fields and Bahrain's state energy company warned after a missile strike that it may be unable to fulfil export contracts. | Finance ministers from the G7 group of rich countries were due to meet on the…
(2026-03-09). Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader. newarab.com 
The council said the decision was taken during an extraordinary session after extensive consultations and legal deliberations. | It confirmed that members had voted "by an overwhelming majority during today's extraordinary session to appoint Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei as the third leader of…
(2026-03-09). Exclusive: Lebanon open to talks with Israel to end war. newarab.com 
Information obtained by The New Arab confirms that Lebanon's cabinet had raised the issue of negotiations with Israel during its meeting last Monday as an item on its agenda. | Official sources said Lebanon was pursuing political and diplomatic efforts to halt Israeli attacks while remaining open to various forms o…
(2026-03-09). War will continue until guarantees given: IRGC's Ibrahim Jabari. newarab.com 
Ibrahim Jabari, senior adviser to the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, told The New Arab that the selection of Brigadier General Ibrahim Jabari is a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander who has held several top leadership positions, including the Supreme Leader's protective guard for 13 years, the longest tenure in that role, and currently serves as senior adviser to t…
(2026-03-09). Lebanon postpones parliamentary elections by two years. newarab.com 
Lebanon's parliament on Monday postponed legislative elections by two years, according to a statement from the parliament speaker, due to the war between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah. | Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week "Parliament approved the extension of its term for two years," a state…
(2026-03-09). Israel army 'marks IWD' while killing women across the region. newarab.com 
(2026-03-09). Strike hits Hashed al-Shaabi base near Iraq's Mosul: officials. newarab.com 
An airstrike on Monday hit a base belonging to the Hashed al-Shaabi coalition in northern Iraq, according to officials from the former paramilitary alliance, which includes pro-Iran factions. | One of the officials blamed the strike on the United States, saying it Another Hashed source and a local official confirmed the attack, with no casualties reported. | The Hashed al-Shaabi, or the Popular Mobilisation Forces, is an alliance of factions created in 2014 to fight jihadis…
(2026-03-09). Ukraine has received 11 requests for help downing Iranian drones. newarab.com 
Kyiv is seeking to leverage its deep experience countering Russian drones based on Iranian designs as it pushes its allies for more weapons capable of shooting down ballistic missiles fired in Russian air attacks on its cities. | "There…
(2026-03-09). Over 100k people call for probe into pro-Israel influence on UK. newarab.com 
A The petition, launched in January 2026, has reached over 108,000 signatories, with the highest numbers from
(2026-03-09). Ben-Gvir expands gun licences to Jewish areas in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
(2026-03-09). Iran warns expatriates over asset seizure for US-Israel support. newarab.com 
The warning came in a statement issued by the Office of Iran's Prosecutor General, which said such cooperation could result in confiscation of all assets and other legal penalties if deemed harmful to national security. | According to the statement, the measure is based on a law passed in October…
(2026-03-09). Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader as Israel strikes Iran. newarab.com 
Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Iranian state media said the Assembly of Experts, Tehran's top clerical body, did not hesitate in choosing a new leader despite "the brutal aggression of the criminal America and the evil Zionist regime", then showed a missile ready for launch bearing the slogan "At your command, Sayyid Mojtaba".
(2026-03-09). 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.
(2026-03-09). 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?
(2026-03-09). 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.
(2026-03-09). 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.
(2026-03-09). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-09). 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.
(2026-03-09). Loony bin rationales: the continuing war on Iran. onlineopinion.com.au From 'imminent threat' to 'Israel would strike anyway': the story keeps shifting.
(2026-03-09). AI and the failure of economics. onlineopinion.com.au AI will impact our unemployment level, but we gauge our inflation from unemployment, so what effect will it have on central banks?
(2026-03-09). Is Ukraine peace toast, now that the Middle East is on fire? responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump came into office promising to end wars, but last week, he instead started a new one, when he ordered what the White House is calling a "
(2026-03-09). Why Tehran may have time on its side. responsiblestatecraft.org A
(2026-03-09). As Middle East Tensions Rise, Russia Steps Up Its War in Ukraine. thinktank.pk The war in Ukraine has entered a new phase as Russia intensifies missile and drone attacks while global attention shifts toward the rapidly escalating crisis in the Middle East. In early March 2026, Moscow launched a large-scale overnight assault involving missiles and more than 100 drones, targeting Ukraine's transport infrastructure and major cities. Russia's Latest …
(2026-03-09). Trump's Iran Gambit: Did It Create a More Dangerous Supreme Leader? thinktank.pk The sudden death of Iran's long-time Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the escalating U.S.—Israel war with Iran has triggered one of the most consequential leadership transitions in the Middle East in decades. Within days of the strike that killed him, Iran's clerical establishment moved quickly to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader's son, as …
(2026-03-09). How Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Food Supply Chains. thinktank.pk When geopolitical tensions flare in the Middle East, global markets instinctively check the price of crude oil. However, a deeper, more insidious risk lurks beneath the surface of the potential Iran conflict: the stability of the global food system. While headlines focus on energy, the agricultural sector faces a "silent calorie conflict." Iran's Role in …
(2026-03-09). Some Delmarva Power customers say high utility bills are making them choose between prescriptions and keeping the lights on. whyy.org Delmarva Power is downplaying its recent request to raise electricity rates, arguing supply price hikes are responsible for customers' higher costs. | In this Sept. 6, 2013 photo, one of Commonwealth Edison's new "smart" electricity meters in seen in North Riverside, Ill. The new meter is a wireless devices that relays information on electricityconsumption directly to the utility. The new units will eliminate the need for meter readers, estimated bills, and give customers the opportunity to save money because they'll be able to track daily electric consumption online and make simple changes _ like unplugging app…
(2026-03-09). FBI raids homes of 2 Bucks County men accused of throwing explosive device in NYC protest. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Six people were arrested Saturday in New York City following a dueling protest outside Gracie Mansion, and federal authorities have launched a terrorism investigation. | Two of those arrested are from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and remain in custody. | On Sunday, FBI agents searched the homes of 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi in Newtown and 18-year-old Emir Balat in Langhorne. | The searches came after the NYPD said at least one improvised explosive…
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(2026-03-09). Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop in Chester County. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was fatally shot Sunday night in the Honey Brook area of Chester County during a traffic stop. | Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags at all state facilities, public buildings and grounds across Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff to honor O'Connor. | "I have the privilege of interacting with the Pennsylvania State Police each and every day," Shapiro said during a press briefing at Paoli Hospital, where O'Connor was taken. "Th…
(2026-03-09). Students defy right-wing death threats to protest ICE in Battle Creek, Michigan. wsws.org Students at Lakeview High School in Battle Creek proceeded with a walkout and demonstration against ICE attacks on immigrants in the area in the face of a fascist threat of violence.
(2026-03-09). Watch: Stop the imperialist war against Iran! Oppose the Albanese government's complicity! wsws.org "The Socialist Equality Party in Australia unequivocally condemns the imperialist war of aggression being waged against Iran."
(2026-03-09). SEP/IYSSE public meeting in Colombo: Stop the US-Israeli war against Iran! wsws.org Speakers will discuss the causes of the war, its global implications, the historical and theoretical issues involved, and above all the necessity of the working class politically intervening to stop it.
(2026-03-09). Iranian in New Zealand speaks out against pro-war propaganda and intimidation. wsws.org Bahram, who escaped Iran as a refugee in the 1980s, denounced the media and government narratives that sought to legitimise the US and Israeli bombings while elevating supporters of Reza Pahlavi, heir to the US-backed monarchy overthrown in 1979.