(2026-03-22). The Light Of Palestine Will Lead The Way To Global Liberation. popularresistance.org Today, for the people of the world, there is no confusion. | We are clear. This world is not governed by law but by power, not by justice, but by empire, not by the equal worth of human life, but by the permanent hierarchy of lives. | With Gaza, what we see is not the breakdown of the liberal order, but the order as it is, naked, unashamed and violent, an order built on conquest, on slavery, on genocide, an order built on theft, theft of land, theft of labor, theft of life, and now that order has spoken clearly, some lives matter, some lives do not. Some deaths are crimes, some deaths are policy.
(2026-03-22). 'Forever live by the sword': Understanding Israelis' massive support for Iran war. mondoweiss.net 
A recent poll registered Israeli support for the war on Iran at a whopping 93%. Between the genocide, the ethnic cleansing, and the annexations, Israelis think this is how it's meant to be. Constant war to sustain our constant expansion.
(2026-03-22). Inside The Independent Ink: Mr. Fish on Free Expression, Censorship, and the Fight for an Unmuzzled Press. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff At a moment when American institutions are sprinting away from dissent as if truth were radioactive, The Independent Ink remains one of the rare spaces where artists and writers still speak without permission slips. Mr. Fish's latest update on his forthcoming book, Which Genocide Are You On? — Artists Critical of Israel Speak …
(2026-03-21). Palestinian prisoners banned from their families as Israel worsens prison conditions. thecanary.co 
As Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al Fitr, with family gatherings and the sharing of food, the Israeli occupation continues to detain thousands of Palestinian prisoners in their jails. Since the beginning of the genocide in Gaza, these political prisoners have continued to be banned from any communication and visits with their families. […] | By
(2026-03-21). DNC Approach to Israel Is Political Malpractice and Moral Failure. indybay.org Kicking the genocide can down the road…
(2026-03-22). With Gaza's Libraries in Ruins, Palestinians Fight to Preserve Historical Memory. truthout.org Since the outbreak of Israel's war on the Gaza Strip in 2023, the destruction has not been limited to homes and public infrastructure. It has also extended to cultural and intellectual heritage, as libraries and archives across the enclave have endured major attacks and significant losses. Reports from human rights and academic organizations indicate that more than 87 public libraries and archives… |
(2026-03-21). UN chief says he is cooperating with Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza, Politico reports. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the aim of Donald Trump's Board of Peace to fund and deliver the basics of a Gaza reconstruction plan to rebuild Palestinian homes and infrastructure, Politico reported on Saturday. | "There is an objective there that was defined, approved by the Security ‚Å Council, and we are cooperating actively with structures created by the Board of Peace," Guterres told the news outlet in an interview. | Read: Oil eases on hopes for Strait of Hormuz pass…
(2026-03-21). Sunday 3/22: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Meeting at the park's parking lot at 5551 Giant Highway, Richmond…
(2026-03-21). Irish PM's St. Patrick's Day visit with Trump sparks backlash in Ireland. mondoweiss.net 
Every year since 1953, the Irish Prime Minister has visited the United States on St. Patrick's Day. This year, a chorus of Irish citizens and opposition parties called on the PM to boycott this year's visit over Trump's actions in Gaza and Iran.
(2026-03-21). Saturday 3/21: Virtual screening of the film "Eyes Open Gaza – The Voyage of the Dove and Dolphin" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GfOy……
(2026-03-21). Sunday 3/29: Project Hope Palestine: Photo Exhibit & Zoom with Photojournalists in Gaza. indybay.org UC Gill Tract Community Farm, 1050 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706…
(2026-03-22). Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns wounded more than 100 people on Saturday, medics reported, after Israeli air defense systems failed to stop the incoming projectiles. | The two direct impacts ripped open the fronts of residential buildings and carved deep craters into the ground. | Magen David Adom responders said 84 people were injured in the town of Arad, 10 of them seriously, hours after 33 were wounded in nearby Dimona. | Iranian state television said the missile strike on Dimona, which contains a nuclear facility, was a "response" to an earlier attack on its own nuclear site at Natanz…
(2026-03-22). Energy infrastructure in crosshairs as Trump-Iran threats intensify. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a significant escalation barely a day after he talked about "winding down" the war. | "If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" Trump said on social media. | üö® "If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of H…
(2026-03-22). Trump issues Hormuz ultimatum, threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a significant escalation that came barely a day after he talked about "winding down" the war. | "If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, ‚Äåthe Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" Trump said on…
(2026-03-22). Iran says Hormuz open to all but 'enemy-linked' ships amid US threat. tribune.com.pk 
The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to "Iran's enemies", Iran's representative to the UN maritime agency said on Sunday, after US President Donald Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants if the waterway was not "fully open" within 48 hours. | The threat of Iranian attacks during the US-Israeli war on Iran has kept most ships from getting through the narrow strait, the conduit for around a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, threatening a global energy shock. | Ali Mousavi said Tehran was ready to cooperate with the International Maritime Organisat…
(2026-03-22). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.
presstv.ir (2026-03-21). 'Blatant violation': Russia condemns US-Israeli attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear siteRussia has categorically denounced the unlawful US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility on Saturday, warning that the attack risks catastrophic consequences for global nuclear safety.
i24news.tv (2026-03-22). 8 buildings destroyed after direct missile hit in southern Israel | LIVE BLOG
Iran war day 22: The combined casualty toll from Iranian missile impacts on the southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad has risen to 115 injured, including 11 in serious condition and 20 moderately wounded.
(2026-03-22). Pentagon doing its best to hide destructions caused by Iran. ummid.com Iran's retaliatory attacks on the American bases and assets in the Middle East have inflicted huge material and human losses, but Pentagon is trying its best to hide.
(2026-03-22). Did Iran's retaliation force NATO to pull out? Trump's allies withdraw troops from Iraq | EU. hindustantimes.com NATO distances itself from the Iran conflict as reports suggest a temporary troop withdrawal from Iraq amid rising tensions. Major European powers reject calls from Donald Trump to join military operations, with leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz ruling out involvement. Trump hits back, slamming allies as divisions widen within the Western bloc over the escalating war.
(2026-03-22). àà giunto il momento per la Russia di prendere in considerazione l'estensione dei propri obiettivi? strategic-culture.su Lezioni tratte dal conflitto tra Iran, Stati Uniti e Israele nel contesto dell'operazione militare russa in Ucraina. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi giorni, un evento sanguinoso ha riacceso un profondo dibattito strategico sull'andamento dell'Operazione Militare Speciale: un attacco ucraino alla città russa di Bryansk, che ha causato vittime tra i civili e che, secondo quanto riferito, avrebbe beneficiato di un sostegno significativo da part…
(2026-03-22). Trump orders another strike on Iran's nuke site after allies refuse to join US-led offensive | Natanz. hindustantimes.com Iran says the Natanz uranium-enrichment facility was hit again on March 21 in a fresh U.S.-Israeli strike, according to Iranian media cited by Reuters. Tasnim and other Iranian outlets said the attack took place Saturday morning, but reported no radioactive leak and no danger to nearby residents.
(2026-03-22). Amid claims he's dead, Netanyahu's 3rd video billed AI generated. ummid.com Amid the wild claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have been killed in an Iranian missile attack, his third video posted as a proof he is live has been billed as AI generated.
(2026-03-22). Iran seeks guarantees, compensation to end war with US, Israel. ummid.com In a major rebuke to Donald Trump, Iran Thursday March 12, 2026 sought guarantees and compensation to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-22). Trump's top official says Israel dragged US into war with Iran, quits. ummid.com In another setback for US President Donald J Trump, Joseph Kent, the head of the country's National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position over the US-Israel war against Iran.
(2026-03-22). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.
(2026-03-22). Iran's 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' Models. ummid.com As US-Israel versus Iran conflict intensifies, Iran's decentralised 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' layered leadership models ensure military operations persist despite leadership losses.
(2026-03-22). More Than 1 Million People in Lebanon Have Been Displaced. These Are Their Stories. theintercept.com 
BEIRUT — It is morning outside Mohammed Al-Amin Mosque in downtown Beirut, and beneath the gigantic crescent moon statue, a woman in a white hijab and dirtied floral dress is calling for her children. | She screams out the name of one of them, Mohammed, when he almost wanders into the busy street. | Fatima, 45, fled the southern suburb of Bourj al-Barajneh with her family on March 2 when Israel bombarded the community as part of the broadening regional war. | She is a mother of two young boys and an older daughter who are sitting cross-legged around her on cardboard boxes. Thick comforters, a jug of wate…
(2026-03-22). The Coup, the Nakba, and the Black Rain. dissidentvoice.org Tehran's rain turned black the other day, a fitting weather report for a civilization still drunk on the very fossil fuels it's now setting on fire. After the first week of US—Israeli strikes on refineries and oil depots, the Iranian Red Crescent warned residents that the downpour sluicing off balconies and satellite dishes was "highly …
(2026-03-22). Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds. tribune.com.pk 
An American-operated Patriot air defence battery likely fired the interceptor missile involved in a pre-dawn explosion that injured dozens of civilians and tore through homes in US-ally Bahrain 10 days into the war on Iran, according to an analysis by academic researchers examined by Reuters. | Both Bahrain and Washington have blamed an Iranian drone attack for the March 9 blast, which the Gulf kingdom said injured 32 people, including children, some seriously. Commenting on the day of the attack, US Central Command said on X that an Iranian drone struck a residential neighborhood in Bahrain. | In response to…
(2026-03-22). Bahrain Explosion: The Risks of High-Tech Defense Systems. devdiscourse.com An explosion involving a U.S.-operated Patriot missile in Bahrain injured 32 people amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. Initially blamed on an Iranian drone, the incident's origins remain disputed, shedding light on the complexities and risks of deploying advanced military defense systems in civilian areas.
(2026-03-22). Trump's 'quick win' lie exposed as Iran craters US bases, $800 million damage reported? | War, IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran's missile and drone campaign has torn through the U.S. military footprint across West Asia, shattering bases that Trump once held up as proof of American dominance. New analysis reviewed by major outlets estimates Iranian strikes have already caused around 800 million dollars in damage to U.S.-linked installations, with at least 17 sites hit and 11 full military bases scarred from Qatar to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Satellite imagery shows key hubs like Al Udeid, Ali Al-Salem, Prince Sultan and the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain being hit repeatedly, while a single high‚Äëvalue radar in Jo…
(2026-03-22). From Iran to Cuba, Trump's Sanctions Have Hurt People More Than Governments. truthout.org Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed "peace president," has already attacked two nations since the start of 2026 — engaging in regime change in Venezuela on January 3 and launching an air war on Iran on March 1 — and is now strongly suggesting that Cuba would be next. All three nations have been harmed by U.S.-led economic wars for years in the form of sanctions, which have hurt the countries'… |
(2026-03-22). Chris Hedges The Donald's Dangerous Delusion on Iran. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a wide-ranging interview with Chris Hedges on George Galloway's Mother of All Talk Shows, the Pulitzer Prize-winning former Middle East correspondent argues that Donald Trump has been drawn into a war long sought by Benjamin Netanyahu—without a clear exit, without strategic control, and without understanding the regional forces now shaping the conflict. …
(2026-03-22). Acting President of Venezuela at Military Ceremony: 'Our Main Victory is Unity'. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On its 36th Training Cruise, titled "Seas of Union for Bolívar's Dream 2026," the ship will carry a message of integration to Grenada, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Mexico, and Cuba. | During her speech, the acting presi…
(2026-03-22). China vows more open economy, national treatment for foreign firms. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged on Sunday to further open up the economy and fully implement national treatment for foreign enterprises, as the country seeks to reassure the outside world amid rising global trade tensions. | China will focus on promoting high-quality development and continue to create a favourable business environment so that companies coming to China can develop with confidence and achieve great ‚Å success, Li told the China Development Forum in Beijing, state media reported. | The annual tw…
(2026-03-22). James breaks NBA appearance record as Lakers win thriller. tribune.com.pk 
LeBron James broke the NBA record for most regular-season games played on Saturday, taking the court for his 1,612th in the Los Angeles Lakers last-gasp 105-104 victory against the Orlando Magic. | The 41-year-old basketball icon's appearance took him one clear of the mark of 1,611 held by Robert Parish since his retirement in 1997. | The four-time NBA champion had equaled Parish's tally on Thursday in stunning fashion, posting a triple-double in the Lakers' win over the Heat in Miami. | It had looked as if James' milestone appearance on Saturday would be tinged with disappointment with Orlando poised to end t…
(2026-03-22). Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race. tribune.com.pk 
Chelsea failed to take advantage of another Liverpool stumble in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League on Saturday, hammered 3-0 by Everton to remain outside the top five. | Champions Liverpool had slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton in the early kick-off ⚪ their 10th loss of a dismal Premier League title defence. | But Chelsea's thumping reverse at the Hill Dickinson Stadium gives renewed hope to a clutch of clubs below them, including Everton themselves, Brentford and Fulham, who beat relegation-bound Burnley 3-1. | The top five teams in the Premier League are almost guaranteed to play Cham…
(2026-03-22). Casual Glamour Reigns: Tamannaah Bhatia's Showstopping Runway Moment at Lakme Fashion Week. devdiscourse.com At the prestigious Lakme Fashion Week, renowned actor Tamannaah Bhatia made a stunning appearance on the runway, showcasing designer Bhumika Sharma's latest collection. Known for her roles in South Indian and Hindi films, Bhatia's presence added a touch of stardom to the event.
(2026-03-22). Rosebank Could Be Producing By Autumn If Miliband Says Yes. wattsupwiththat.com Gas from Rosebank would be used in the UK and contribute to around 1 per cent of national needs.
(2026-03-22). KZN calls on remaining districts to prepare for FMD vaccinations. sanews.gov.za KZN calls on remaining districts to prepare for FMD vaccinations | KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has called on districts that are yet to receive vaccinations against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) to prepare adequately, and to present their cattle at dip tanks as scheduled. | As vaccination efforts are underway in the uMzimkhulu Local Municipality within the Harry Gwala District, the MEC has encouraged farmers across the province to get ready for their turn to receive vaccines manufactured in Türkiye. | Madlopha-Mthethwa said a total of 73 451 vaccinations h…
(2026-03-22). Grabbing Iran by the ____. scheerpost.com By Kenneth A. Carlson ScheerPost There are moments in public life when a metaphor — however crude — reveals more than a thousand policy papers ever could. In a 2005 Access Hollywood interview with Billy Bush, Donald Trump famously bragged that with women, when you're powerful, "you can do anything … grab them by the …
(2026-03-22). MAGA Goons Smear The Grayzone to Get Back at Joe Kent. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff Max Blumenthal responds to wildly mendacious smears by Glenn Beck and Laura Loomer seeking to link him to Joe Kent's dramatic resignation, and explains why Kent's courageous stand is the beginning of the end for a Trump administration fully under the sway of Netanyahu's Israel. In a wide-ranging interview with Max Blumenthal on …
(2026-03-22). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.
(2026-03-22). UPI Integrated Credit Cards: The Next Big Thing in India. ummid.com A UPI-integrated Credit Card is a card linked to a UPI app, enabling you to pay merchants by scanning a QR code instead of swiping a physical card.
(2026-03-22). Pashto TikToker Outlofara shot dead by husband in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
Famous Pashto TikTok creator Sana Javed, best known as her TikTok alias Outlofara, was shot dead by her husband in the H-11 area of Islamabad on Sunday, police said. | The victim, a resident of Attock, was reportedly shot by her husband, who later took his own life. Police confirmed that three shell casings and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the scene and the weapon was taken into custody. | According to authorities, the husband, identified as Sadiq, had previously been employed as a constable with the Attock Police but had been dismissed. Sadiq allegedly shot Sana and then turned the weapon on himself, resu…
(2026-03-22). PSL to commence without spectators, matches limited to Karachi, Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will commence on March 26 but will be held without spectators due to the ongoing security situation, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday. | Addressing a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Naqvi said the decision was taken after days of consultations, including with the government and security agencies. "All matters regarding the PSL have been discussed in coordination with the government," he said. | He noted uncertainty surrounding the current situation, adding that it was not clear how long the crisis would continue. "When the cro…
(2026-03-22). Bushranger Ned boyhood home. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-22). Navi Mumbai Hotel Faces Legal Heat for Foreign Guest Record Breach. devdiscourse.com A hotel in Navi Mumbai is under scrutiny after the owner and manager allegedly failed to report foreign guest information, as mandated by law. An investigation revealed that four Turkish nationals were accommodated without their details being uploaded on the police portal.
(2026-03-22). China pledges more balanced trade and further opening of the economy after record surplus. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged on Sunday to further open the country's economy to foreign firms and pursue more balanced trade with its global partners, after a year marked by trade friction and tariff wars with the United States and European Union in particular. | China will import more high-quality foreign goods and work with all parties to promote optimised and balanced trade development and expand the global trade pie, Li told the China Development Forum in Beijing, according to state media. | The annual two-day forum, which concludes on Monday, allows Beijing to lay out its economic vision and inv…
(2026-03-22). PPP senator Sherry Rehman's daughter Marvi Malik passes away at 35. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Sherry Rehman's daughter, Marvi Malik, passed away at the age of 35 after a brain haemorrhage on Sunday, the family announced. | She had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Karachi, where she was admitted five days ago. Her condition deteriorated three days before her death, requiring ventilation. | Her funeral prayer is scheduled for Monday at 3: 30pm at DHA Phase 8, Karachi, followed by burial in a local cemetery. | President Asif Ali Zardari extended his condolences, praying for her forgiveness and for the family to bear the loss with strength. | Prime…
(2026-03-22). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.
(2026-03-22). The USA as the eternal enemy of Europe. strategic-culture.su If the USA is a friend of Europe, then Europe doesn't need enemies. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | We have become accustomed…
(2026-03-22). How Likely Is "Polexit" After Poland's Prime Minister Just Warned About It? thealtworld.com The liberal premier is exploiting the conservative president's veto of a €44 billion strings-attached EU military loan to fearmonger about this scenario far ahead of fall 2027's next parliamentary elections in the hopes of spooking on-the-fence voters in these expected neck-and-neck polls into supporting him. | Poland's ruling liberal-globalist coalition is furious with conservative President Karol Nawrocki for
(2026-03-22). President Ramaphosa to officiate reburial ceremony of Khoi-San ancestral human remains. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to officiate reburial ceremony of Khoi-San ancestral human remains | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 23 March 2026, officiate the reburial ceremony of Khoi-San ancestral human remains at the Kinderlê Monument in Steinkopf, Northern Cape. | The remains of 63 individuals will be reburied following their repatriation over successive periods from museums in Europe. | In a statement on Saturday, the Presidency said the ancestral remains are a small group of thousands of illegally removed remains of indigenous people during the late 19th century and the early 20th century. | After they wer…
(2026-03-22). On the road to Armageddon. strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Pete Hegseth says "It takes money to kill bad guys!" | I had thought the United…
(2026-03-22). PSG sweep past Nice to reclaim top spot. tribune.com.pk 
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his side's "perfect evening" after reclaiming top spot in Ligue 1 with a dominant 4-0 victory over 10-man Nice on Saturday. | Nuno Mendes opened from the penalty spot for the Parisians three minutes before the break with Desire Doue, Dro Fernandez and Warren Zaire-Emery adding three more in the second half. | Nice played the last half an hour a man down after Burundi midfielder Youssouf Ndayishimiye was sent off on his first start after a 10-month knee injury layoff. | PSG move one-point ahead of Lens, who thrashed Angers 5-1 on Friday and have played one more game…
(2026-03-22). Meet Mohd Umair: AMU Alumnus Selected as ISRO Scientist. ummid.com Aligarh Muslim University: Mohammed Umair, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as a Scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
(2026-03-22). Eidul Fitr: Air fares surge amid travel rush and rising fuel costs. tribune.com.pk 
Air fares for both domestic and international travel rose sharply in the wake of Eidul Fitr, driven by increased seasonal demand and higher fuel costs. | According to aviation sources, ticket prices increased significantly on Chand Raat and during the Eid period, with domestic fares rising by 15% to 20% compared with usual rates a day before Eid. In some cases, passengers purchased tickets that were up to 30% more expensive. | Sources attributed the increase to the Eid travel rush as well as a recent rise in jet fuel prices. | Jet fuel prices have emerged as a major challenge, pushing up operating costs, with…
(2026-03-22). Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 64, wounds dozens, WHO says. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-22). BJP Finalizes Candidates for Puducherry Assembly Polls. devdiscourse.com The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its final candidate for the upcoming April 9 Assembly polls in Puducherry, nominating M Arulmurugan for the Karaikal South constituency.
(2026-03-22). Marquez ambushed Di Giannantonio to win Brazil sprint. tribune.com.pk 
World Champion Marc Marquez pounced on a late error by Fabio Di Giannantonio and then held off a desperate last-lap counter-attack to win the delayed sprint race as MotoGP continued its chaotic return to Brazil on Saturday. | Friday's practices for the first MotoGP in Brazil in 22 years were delayed by mud deposited on the track by the week-long downpour and then disrupted by more rain. | On Saturday, after Di Giannantonio topped the morning's qualifying session in dry conditions, a hole opened up in the main straight, another consequence of the recent torrential rain in central Brazil. Following rapid road re…
(2026-03-22). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com Eid Moon Sighting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Eid Moon or Eid Chand, Thursday 29th Ramadan 1447 H, corresponding to March 19, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-03-22). No Eid is complete without dessert: Classic treats reimagined from around the world. tribune.com.pk 
Eidul Fitr arrives as a moment of reward, a celebration granted after a month of patience, reflection, and fasting. It marks not just the end of Ramzan, but the beginning of shared joy, where homes open up to neighbours, friends, and family, and tables are laid out with care. | There's a certain warmth in the air, laughter carries a little longer, gatherings feel a little fuller, and the act of coming together becomes the highlight of it all. | View this post on Instagram | And somehow, no celebration feels complete without something sweet. Desserts hold a quiet significance on Eid, adding that final touch of…
(2026-03-22). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.
(2026-03-22). Babar Azam turns chef, shares Eid preparations on social media. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan cricket team's renowned batsman, Babar Azam, won fans' hearts on Eid ul Fitr by showcasing his culinary skills. | A video circulating on social media shows Babar Azam dressed as a "chef," preparing traditional Eid dishes including seviyan and sheer khurma in his kitchen. | Known for his performances on the cricket field, where he often scores boundaries and sixes, Babar Azam took a different approach this time, sharing a glimpse of his festive celebrations with fans. | The video has quickly gained popularity online, with admirers praising the cricketer not only for his sporting talent but also for enj…
(2026-03-22). It's Unethical To Have Sympathy For Israelis, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com Israel's Foreign Ministry has posted a I don't want to be one of those people who wastes their time criticizing "hypocrisy" in foreign policy, but holy ____ing shit, dude. Jesus Christ. My God. | I will never, ever express sympathy for Israelis. Ever. Under any circumstances. To do so would be irresponsible, because Israel al…
(2026-03-22). Iran's Initiative: Boosting Maritime Safety and Diplomacy in the Gulf. devdiscourse.com Iran has announced its readiness to collaborate with the International Maritime Organisation to enhance maritime safety and protect seafarers in the Gulf, according to a report by the semi-official Mehr news agency.
(2026-03-22). FIA seizes Rs2.89b in foreign currency in Karachi hawala crackdown. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday seized foreign currency worth approximately Rs2.89billion during an operation against illegal hawala and hundi networks in the city, officials said. | The raid comes as part of a nationwide crackdown against money laundering and hawala/hundi networks operating across the country, announced on Tuesday, approved, with authorities reiterating that the "business of hawala/hundi would not be tolerated under any circumstances". | The meeting also approved the formation of a joint working group comprising the State Bank of Pakistan and the Federal Investigation Agency.
(2026-03-22). SPL 25/26 MW26: Al-Nassr, Toney remain on top; Joao Felix shines with brace. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team whereas Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney remain the top goal scorer in the SPL 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 26 ending Sunday March 15, 2026.
(2026-03-22). CBSE teachers involved in 10th, 12th paper evaluation warned. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers involved in evaluation of classes 10th and 12th papers (Academic Year 2026) from sharing misleading information on social media.
(2026-03-22). Coventry close in on Premier League return as chasing pack stumble. tribune.com.pk 
Coventry took another giant stride towards ending their 25-year exile from the Premier League as Frank Lampard's men won 3-0 at Swansea, while their promotion rivals dropped points on Saturday. | Three goals in 11 minutes late in the first half secured a seventh win in eight games for the Sky Blues. | Brandon Thomas-Asante opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Matt Grimes scored against his old club. | Tatsuhiro Sakamoto added a third before half-time. | Coventry move nine points clear of Middlesbrough, who drew 0-0 at relegation-threatened Blackburn, with seven games to go. | "If we don't score more…
(2026-03-22). Operation Muttikomban: Capturing the Elusive Elephant. devdiscourse.com The Forest Department has initiated an operation to capture a wild elephant named Muttikomban in Vadakkanad after repeated crop raids and posing risks to human safety.
(2026-03-22). President Ramaphosa attends South Africa's LIV Golf tournament. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa attends South Africa's LIV Golf tournament | President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon attend South Africa's LIV Golf tournament at Steyn City in Johannesburg. | The event marks the first time the LIV Golf League is being staged on African soil, and the first edition in South Africa, making it a historic new addition to the continent's growing schedule of international events. | The LIV Golf League is regarded as a revolutionary professional golf format designed to complement traditional tournaments while bringing new levels of excitement and engagement to fans and players alike. | With ev…
(2026-03-22). Pete Hegseth's War on Journalists (and Iran Too). scheerpost.com Pete Tucker for FAIR Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears to be in the midst of two conflicts, one…in Iran, and the other with the American free press over its coverage of the widening Middle East war.—MS NOW's Sydney Carruth (3/13/26) Last fall, nearly the entire Pentagon press corps was banned from the Pentagon after refusing …
(2026-03-22). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.
(2026-03-22). Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online. truthout.org "Tel Aviv, stripped of illusion, as you have never witnessed it," read the caption above a viral March 2026 video showing missiles hammering the Israeli city as explosions burst across the night sky. To the casual scroller, it appeared to be a harrowing document of modern conflict. The problem, however, was that the video was a deepfake. Deepfakes are synthetic media edited or generated using… |
(2026-03-22). Artemis II Moon Rocket cleared for April 2026 launch. ummid.com The Amercian space agency, NASA, has cleared Artemis II Moon Rocket for a launch in April 2026 with four astronauts onboard.
(2026-03-22). Inspiring Nuestra América Convoy: 600+ Activists Deliver Aid to Cuba, Defying US Blockade. orinocotribune.com The Nuestra América Convoy arrived in Havana on March 21, 2026, greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The international humanitarian mission converged in the Cuban capital to deliver essential supplies and reaffirm global support for the country amid intensified US economic pressure. | The convoy unites more than 600 peace activists from 38 nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural organizations across every continent. Participants include parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and community leaders committed to justice and sovereign…
(2026-03-22). India's five key states to elect new assemblies in April 2026. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday March 15, 2026 announced the election schedule of India's five key states namely — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.
(2026-03-22). The hidden cost of cut flowers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-22). How Bad Bunny brought the issue of Puerto Rico's power grid into world view. globalvoices.org 
For millions, it was a striking visual moment; for Puerto Ricans, it reflected an everyday realityGlobal Voices Screenshot of Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show taken from the Super Bowl halftime shows are always a spectacle, but at
(2026-03-22). Tragedy Strikes: Darfur Hospital Attack Highlights Sudan's Ongoing Crisis. devdiscourse.com A deadly attack on a hospital in Sudan's Darfur region last week has led to the deaths of at least 64 people, including 13 children, according to the World Health Organization. Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur was hit, rendering it non-functional, and leaving 89 injured.
(2026-03-22). Global Demand for Indian Nursing Professionals Soars. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the growing global demand for Indian nursing professionals during a ceremonial event in Uttar Pradesh. He underscored their popularity not only within India but also internationally.
(2026-03-22). Seven killed in Qatar helicopter crash due to technical malfunction. tribune.com.pk 
Seven people have been killed in a helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters, Qatar and Turkey said on Sunday. | The Qatari and Turkish defence ministries said the ‚Å helicopter had crashed after suffering a technical malfunction, which the Qatari ministry said was during "routine duty". | Four of those killed were Qatari armed forces personnel, one was from the Qatar-Turkey joint forces and two were ‚Å technicians, the Turki…
(2026-03-22). Kane shines as Bayern sink Union. tribune.com.pk 
Serge Gnabry scored twice and Harry Kane inched closer to the Bundesliga single-season goal record as Bayern Munich beat Union Berlin 4-0 at home on Saturday. | Kane's second-half strike took him to 31 this campaign ⚪ the same number Union have scored all season ⚪ and 10 short of Robert Lewandowski's mark from 2020-21, with seven games to play. | Michael Olise struck for the brilliant Bavarians. | "It's still possible, I just have to keep doing what I'm doing," Kane told reporters about the record. | "All it takes is a hat-trick or a couple of braces in a row and then it'll look a bit more likely." | Bayern…
(2026-03-22). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.
(2026-03-22). Durban secures over R1.9bn investment for Africa's first superyacht industry hub. sanews.gov.za Durban secures over R1.9bn investment for Africa's first superyacht industry hub | EThekwini Municipality has achieved a significant milestone in its campaign to position Durban as Africa's premier superyacht destination, following a successful visit to the Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience (YARE) conference in Viareggio, Italy. | The delegation, comprising Inner City Regeneration Programme Manager Lungelo Buthelezi and Nomalanga Sokhela from the Economic Development Directorate, engaged global shipyards, captains, manufacturers, and investors. | They were supported on the ground by Brian Ngiba, Managing D…
(2026-03-22). No, Euronews, a Millisecond Change in the Length of Day Can't Be Tied to Climate Change, Nor Is It a Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com If Euronews had bothered to even do a modicum of research into this phenomenon, they'd know their story is based on misrepresentation of the cause of a change that can't be sensed and promotes false alarm. Instead, they went the "click bait" route, choosing narrative over truth; badly misleading their readers in the process.
(2026-03-22). The AI Race Isn't Just About Chips. It's About Power. wattsupwiththat.com The AI race will not be decided by algorithms alone. It will be decided by whether we can build the physical backbone on which advanced computing depends -power plants, transmission, substations, cooling systems, and the teams that bring it all online.
(2026-03-22). Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports over funding impasse. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to US airports on Monday if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to fund airport safety. | "I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do Security like no one has ever seen before," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday, more than a month into a partial government shutdown. | Transportation Security Administration personnel are set to miss a second full paycheck on Friday as a result of the shutdown, as lawmakers clash over funding for the Department of Homeland Securi…
(2026-03-22). V D Satheesan: The UDF's Rising Star in Kerela's Political Arena. devdiscourse.com In 2021, V D Satheesan was appointed Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, sparking a fresh wave of hope for the Congress-led UDF. His task: topple the established Marxist leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ahead of the 2026 elections.
(2026-03-22). "Dental deserts" and 'do-it-yourself' dentistry in the UK: Why access to dental care is becoming increasingly difficult. uwidata.com By Meral Akkaya In the UK, access to dental care under the National Health Service (NHS) is becoming increasingly difficult. Due to funding issues within the public system and the contract model, many dentists are turning to the private sector, causing millions of people to struggle to find appointments. One in three now visits a …
(2026-03-22). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today: Live Updates. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals have called upon the local residents to sight the Crescent, the New Moon, of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH today i.e. Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-22). Employment programmes must create long-term opportunities – Deputy President. sanews.gov.za Employment programmes must create long-term opportunities – Deputy President | Public employment programmes must not entrench dependency, but create pathways to skills, work experience, and long-term opportunities. | This was a message delivered by Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the 2026 Annual Labour School held at Kevits Kroon in Pretoria on Sunday. | Addressing delegates, the Deputy President said South Africa stands at a "decisive moment" in its democratic journey, where policy choices and collective action will shape the country's economic and social future. | He called on organised labour and broader so…
(2026-03-22). Rajab Butt addresses backlash amid separation from Eman Fatima. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani social media personality Rajab Butt is back in the spotlight, this time due to his ongoing separation from wife Eman Fatima. | What began as a private matter between the couple has escalated into a highly publicised online drama, capturing the attention of fans and critics alike. | View this post on Instagram | Recently, Butt turned to his social media accounts to respond to the growing criticism directed at him. Noticing a drop in his followers on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, he implied that some of the backlash is linked to the way Eman has shared her side of the story. | He claimed she ha…
(2026-03-22). How Zionists in US, Israel weaponized religion to launch unholy wars. ummid.com Across centuries, crusading armies marched across continents to the battle cry Deus vult — God wills it, wearing the mask of faith and annihilation cloaked in the mantle of sanctimony.
(2026-03-22). Karachi likely to see rain, strong winds and thunderstorms. tribune.com.pk 
A western weather system is affecting most parts of the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Sunday. | Under the influence of this system, rain accompanied by thunder is expected in Karachi, the Met Office added. Winds stronger than usual may also occur during the rainfall, further added. | Rain with thunder is also likely in several districts of rural Sindh, including Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Naushahro Feroze and Dadu. | The Met Office said there is also a possibility of lightning strikes at some locations during the rain. | Read: Karachi braces for mo…
(2026-03-22). Rosenior urges Chelsea to 'forget the noise' after damaging loss. tribune.com.pk 
Liam Rosenior said Chelsea must "forget the noise" as he battles to save the club's season following Saturday's 3-0 reverse against Everton ⚪ a fourth straight defeat in all competitions. | In the past 11 days the Blues have suffered a humiliating 8-2 aggregate defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and been been beaten at home by Newcastle before their sorry performance against Everton. | Defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium is a major blow to Chelsea's chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League. | With third-placed Manchester United drawing on Friday and Liverpool losing at…
(2026-03-22). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.
(2026-03-22). Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year. tribune.com.pk 
Deliveries of delayed F-16V fighter jets for Taiwan will begin this year with production at "full capacity", the island's defence ministry said after senior defence officials visited the United States. | Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US, the most important international backer and arms supplier for the island, which Beijing claims as its territory. | The United States in 2019 approved an $8 billion sale of Lockheed Martin LMT.N F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, a deal that would take the island's F-16 fleet to more than 200 jet…
(2026-03-22). Between the Dragon and His Wrath: A Tale of Two Kents. progressivehub.net JEFFREY STERLING…
(2026-03-22). North West intensifies FMD vaccination drive across districts. sanews.gov.za North West intensifies FMD vaccination drive across districts | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reiterated its commitment to working closely with farmers to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and safeguard the livestock industry. | This comes as the province significantly accelerated its Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination campaign, with efforts currently underway across all local municipalities in a bid to contain the outbreak and protect the province's livestock and agricultural economy. | The department reported that over 111, 297 animals have been vaccinated to d…
(2026-03-22). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.
(2026-03-22). In Pictures: 1,300-yr-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah. ummid.com Over 1,300 years-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Historic Jeddah stands as one of the city's oldest archaeological landmarks.
(2026-03-22). SA commits to turning global gender pledges into real change. sanews.gov.za SA commits to turning global gender pledges into real change | South Africa has reiterated its commitment to translating global commitments into concrete national programmes that advance the rights, dignity and empowerment of all women and girls. | The commitment was made at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York from 9 to 19 March 2026. | South Africa concluded its participation at CSW70 with a renewed pledge to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls through strong multilateral cooperation and decisive…
(2026-03-22). BREAKING: Former President of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association Says 30—40% of Corpses Contain White Fibrous Clots. globalresearch.ca Since 2021, reports of unusual white fibrous clots discovered during embalming have been dismissed as anecdotal or attributed to fringe voices within the profession. That dismissal is no longer credible. The phenomenon is now being confirmed by senior leadership across …
(2026-03-22). Sinner, defending champ Mensik advance to third round at Miami Open. tribune.com.pk 
World number two Jannik Sinner made a smooth start Saturday at the Miami Open, where defending champion Jakub Mensik shook off a "horrible" first set to win his opening match. | Six days after he lifted the Indian Wells trophy, Sinner launched his pursuit of tennis' "Sunshine Double" in confident style with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over 76th-ranked Damir Dzumhur. | "First-round matches are never easy," said the 24-year-old Italian, who won the 2024 Miami crown. | After beating Daniil Medvedev for his first Indian Wells title, Sinner is trying to become the first to sweep the Indian Wells and Miami ATP Masters 1000 t…
(2026-03-22). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…
(2026-03-22). South Africa clinch 19-run win over New Zealand in fourth T20. tribune.com.pk 
South Africa's spinners played a decisive role as the tourists won the fourth Twenty20 international against New Zealand by 19 runs on Sunday to square the five-match series 2-2. | New Zealand were well placed to clinch the series midway through their chase in Wellington after the Proteas scored 164-5. | However, from 88-3 after 10 overs, they lost wickets in rapid succession to be all out for 145 off 18.5 overs. | It sends the series, played between weakened sides from both countries, to a decider in Christchurch on Wednesday. | The match swung in favour of South Africa when spinners Keshav Maharaj and Prenel…
(2026-03-22). Failing To Destroy Hezbollah, Israel Seeks To Spark a Lebanese Civil War. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Mar 17, 2026 | Surprised by the intensity of Hezbollah's retaliatory attacks against it, Israel appears to be pivoting to sow internal chaos within Lebanon's borders in a bid to trigger a catastrophic civil war. An attempted coup against the Lebanese military's leadership may be the catalyst. | At the beginning of May, the extent of the rocket and drone fire from Hezbollah at Israeli military targets struck Tel Aviv by surprise. However, the corporate media quickly constructed a narrative aimed at undermining the capabilities of the Lebanese resistance group and blaming it for the renewe…
(2026-03-22). Inspiring Nuestra América Convoy: 600+ Activists Deliver Aid to Cuba, Defying US Blockade. orinocotribune.com The Nuestra América Convoy arrived in Havana on March 21, 2026, greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The international humanitarian mission converged in the Cuban capital to deliver essential supplies and reaffirm global support for the country amid intensified US economic pressure. | The convoy unites more than 600 peace activists from 38 nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural organizations across every continent. Participants include parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and community leaders committed to justice and sovereign…
(2026-03-22). CPJ welcomes ruling on Pentagon access in favor of the New York Times. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-22). Deseràßàµes aumentam na Ucrânia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-22). CPJ, partners call for Frenchie Mae Cumpio's release ahead of court ruling on conviction. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-22). Belarusian journalist Katsiaryna Andreyeva released after serving over 5 years in prison. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-22). In unprecedented overreach, FCC allows merger consolidating local media ownership. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-22). Ecuadorian journalist shot after receiving reported false news tip. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-22). We Rise Fighting! Labor Podcast Episode 132: From the Picket Lines of the Meat Packing Workers Strike in Greeley, CO. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-03-22). The tipping point: Trump openly rebukes Netanyahu. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-22). CPJ, partners call for release of Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj after 3 years in detention. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-22). Deseràßàµes aumentam na Ucrânia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-22). En funcionamiento Energás Varadero y Boca de Jaruco. cubadebate.cu En proceso de restablecimiento paulatino el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional…
(2026-03-22). En funcionamiento Energás Varadero y Boca de Jaruco. cubadebate.cu En proceso de restablecimiento paulatino el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional…
(2026-03-22). Amaury Pérez ofrece concierto en México en homenaje a Benito Juárez. cubadebate.cu El cantautor cubano Amaury Pérez, Premio Nacional de Música 2025, ofreció un concierto en la Embajada de La Habana aquí, en saludo al aniversario 220 del natalicio del expresidente mexicano Benito Juárez, que se conmemora hoy.
(2026-03-22). Amaury Pérez ofrece concierto en México en homenaje a Benito Juárez. cubadebate.cu El cantautor cubano Amaury Pérez, Premio Nacional de Música 2025, ofreció un concierto en la Embajada de La Habana aquí, en saludo al aniversario 220 del natalicio del expresidente mexicano Benito Juárez, que se conmemora hoy.
(2026-03-22). Cómo la nueva guerra del Golfo está cambiando el futuro de la guerra a escala mundial. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-22). Cómo la nueva guerra del Golfo está cambiando el futuro de la guerra a escala mundial. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-22). Con la morte del Senatur muore l'ultimo politico di destra della generazione Seconda Repubblica. strategic-culture.su àà morto Umberto Bossi: un trascinatore istintivo, un politico fuori dal comune dotato di un intuito straordinario ma dai modi ruvidi, spesso brutali. | Segue nostro Bossi ha segnato profondamente la storia politica italiana, lasciando un'impronta che va ben oltre la fondazione della Lega Nord. Ha introdotto nel linguaggio comune il concetto di Padania, trasformandolo in un mito politico e culturale, riuscendo a dare voce a un sen…
(2026-03-22). Manipur Government and Kuki Zo Council Meet for Peace Talks. devdiscourse.com In a significant development towards peace in Manipur, Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh met with the Kuki Zo Council in Guwahati on Saturday evening. This meeting marks the first official engagement between the state government and the Kuki-Zo community in nearly three years.
(2026-03-21). Iranian missiles sow panic, destruction in Israeli towns. al-monitor.com Sheltering from an Iranian missile attack on his town in southern Israel on Saturday, 17-year-old Ido Franky heard "terrifying" blasts like nothing he had experienced before.An Iranian missile hit Franky's town of Arad, hours after another struck Dimona ⚪ home to a nuclear facility ⚪ wounding dozens and leaving entire apartment blocks with heavy damage.Franky rushed to shelter with his family as air raid sirens sounded, warning of an incoming attack.
(2026-03-21). Iran hits Dimona, Israeli town with nuclear facility, despite air defence interceptors. scmp.com Israel's military said an Iranian missile on Saturday struck the southern town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility. A second town in the area, Arad, was hit hours later. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue striking Iran after what he called a "very difficult evening", as the two direct missile hits left scores wounded.
(2026-03-21). Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade. al-monitor.com By Maayan Lubell, Alexander Cornwell and Idrees AliTEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a dramatic escalation that came barely a day after he talked about "winding down" the war.
(2026-03-21). "I Am Not Epstein" : Lookalike video goes viral as Palm denies rumors. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – A man from Florida has gone viral after being mistaken for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, sparking widespread speculation online before he publicly denied the claims.The man, who refers to himself as "Palm Beach Pete," appeared in a widely shared video filmed while he was driving a convertible on a highway in South Florida. The clip quickly gained traction across social media platforms, with some users claiming the resemblance to Epstein was striking and fueling conspiracy theories that Epstein could still be alive, according to Fox News.In response to the viral attention, Pete posted a video on…
(2026-03-21). Scared of Iran's new Nasrallah and Sejjil missiles, NATO ally openly rejects Trump's Hormuz plan. hindustantimes.com Emmanuel Macron rules out joining any "forced opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing diplomacy over military action amid the ongoing Iran conflict. Speaking in Brussels, Macron said France could support ship escort missions only after tensions ease and through coordination with Iran. Meanwhile, Donald Trump slammed NATO allies, calling their refusal to assist a "foolish mistake." With global oil flows at risk and prices rising, the Hormuz crisis continues to deepen geopolitical divisions.
(2026-03-21). China issues warning as US-Israel Vs Iran war turns Strait of Hormuz perilous. hindustantimes.com Oil has blasted past 112 dollars after Israel hit Iran's South Pars field and Tehran struck Qatar's gas hub, choking the Strait of Hormuz. China warns of disaster as Trump surges Marines and weapons into the Gulf and a new U.S.-Japan Taiwan statement enrages Beijing.
(2026-03-21). Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war; Natanz nuclear facility attacked. tribune.com.pk President Donald Trump said the United States was considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, as the latter and Israel traded attacks on Saturday with Iranian media saying the nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz had been attacked. | In a social media post, Trump said the US was close to meeting its goals but insisted that other countries should take the lead in policing the vital shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, whose near-closure threatens a global energy shock. | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1162635… | Trump and his administration have sent mixed messages abo…
(2026-03-21). Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump on Saturday gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launched its most destructive attack yet on Israel.The ultimatum, made just a day after the US leader said he was considering "winding down" military operations after three weeks of war, came as the key oil passage remained effectively closed and thousands more American Marines headed to the Middle East.
(2026-03-21). Starmer allowing the US to use UK bases to bomb Iran. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer is allowing the US to use UK military bases to bomb Iran. This is an explicit deviation from his line that they should be used only for "defensive purposes". Specifically, Starmer has said that UK bases can be used to strike Iranian sites targeting Strait of Hormuz His previous comments meant that the […] | By
(2026-03-21). China says assassination of Iranian leadership "unacceptable" , calls for the end of the war. peoplesdispatch.org Iran warned the UK and other European countries not to allow their military bases to be used by the US, saying it would be considered "participation in aggression" and will invite retaliation.
(2026-03-21). Irán intensifica sus denuncias tras nuevo bombardeo a instalación nuclear de Natanz. cubadebate.cu El conflicto abierto en Medio Oriente acumula tres semanas y 21 días ininterrumpidos de fuego cruzado, con bombas, misiles, drones y explosiones que han convertido a la región en un escenario de creciente destrucción. La guerra registró este sábado un nuevo episodio que vuelve a sepultar cualquier expectativa de una pronta disminución de las hostilidades.
(2026-03-21). Irán intensifica sus denuncias tras nuevo bombardeo a instalación nuclear de Natanz. cubadebate.cu El conflicto abierto en Medio Oriente acumula tres semanas y 21 días ininterrumpidos de fuego cruzado, con bombas, misiles, drones y explosiones que han convertido a la región en un escenario de creciente destrucción. La guerra registró este sábado un nuevo episodio que vuelve a sepultar cualquier expectativa de una pronta disminución de las hostilidades.
(2026-03-21). Predicting the Next Phase in Iran, Trump's War Plan, and Israel's Plot to Sabotage It. dissidentvoice.org Professor Jiang Xueqin on how this war is likely to go and what happens to the world. Professor Jiang is the host of the YouTube channel ‪@PredictiveHistory‬. He studies game theory, historical patterns, and eschatology to connect the past, explain the present, and predict the future.
(2026-03-21). Hezbollah claims 39 attacks on Israeli targets, releases combat footage | Iran. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah says it carried out 39 military operations on March 19 and has released video that it claims shows missile, rocket, drone and anti-armour attacks on Israeli targets. In its statement, the Lebanon-based group said the operations targeted Israeli troop movements, positions, bases and settlements along the Lebanese-Palestinian border and in northern Israel.
(2026-03-21). Iran launches 70th 'True Promise 4' wave, strikes Israel and Gulf targets | IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran unleashes its 70th wave of "True Promise 4," firing volleys of ballistic and cruise missiles at Israel, US military bases, and allied Arab states across the Gulf, turning the night sky from Tel Aviv to Bahrain into flashes of fire and thick plumes of smoke. The IRGC claims more than fifty enemy sites were hit, including areas around Haifa, Tel Aviv, and strategic zones near Jerusalem, while sirens wailed in southern Israel and debris reportedly fell close to the Old City. On the regional front, Iran warns the UAE and other Gulf monarchies of a "crushing blow" if their territory or bases are used for further…
(2026-03-21). Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn. scmp.com Three weeks into the Iran war, tit-for-tat escalations on multiple fronts have dragged the Middle East to the brink of the region-wide conflict that its governments have repeatedly warned about — and tried to avert — since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023. | Israel has launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon in recent days, after Hezbollah entered the conflict in response to the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
(2026-03-21). Trump and Hegseth: Two Souless Men Incapable of Remorse or Even Pity. dissidentvoice.org Some of the crew of the sunken Dena being prepared in Iran for a mass public funeral. (Iran government photo) Right at the launching of the US and Israeli war on Iran, itself a major war crime, the US fired a precision strike with a Tomahawk missile on an elementary school building. Some 160 girls …
(2026-03-21). War in West Asia: Who's guilty? iacenter.org March 17, 2026 March 16 — It's hard to believe that there are still U.S. analysts and journalists who have the arrogance to blame the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran for spreading the regional war that the U.S. and Israel launched. Perhaps they're just afraid the MAGA regime will take away their access to the Pentagon, if it hasn't already. Since this debate about blame will likely be repeated every day, it's good for The International Action Center to establish a framework for our readers. As Marxist-Leninists when evaluating who is the guilty party starting violence, we consider who is the exploit…
(2026-03-21). Iran's president says immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression needed to end war. al-monitor.com March 21 (Reuters) – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that there needs to be an "immediate cessation" of what he described as U.S.-Israeli aggression to end the war and wider regional conflict, Iran's embassy in India said in an X post on Saturday.Pezeshkian spoke with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone earlier in the day.
(2026-03-21). Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei warns of 'false flag' plots, UAE city on edge | Gulf. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns of possible "false flag" operations and "Zionist tricks," urging regional unity, as reports say Tehran has issued an evacuation notice for residents of Ras Al-Khaimah in the UAE amid fears of escalation. The industrial port city, one of the UAE's key population and logistics hubs, is being thrust into the line of fire as Iran vows a "disproportionate response" to what Khamenei describes as Israel's "act of war" against the South Pars gas and oil complex. Watch for more…
(2026-03-21). Exclusive-Bahrain cites Patriot interception in March 9 Iranian drone incident. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Landay, M.B. Pell and Maha El DahanDUBAI/WASHINGTON March 21 (Reuters) – A Patriot air defence system was involved in the interception of an Iranian drone over a residential area of Bahrain on March 9, Bahrain's government said on Saturday, an incident that the U.S. military had characterisedas a direct Iranian drone strike.At the time, Bahrain said 32 civilians had been injured, including children who required medical treatment, and the U.S. military said an Iranian drone had struck a residential neighbourhood.
(2026-03-21). Al-Quds Day actions protest war on Iran. iacenter.org By Martha Grevatt March 17, 2026 Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, mass rallies in defense of Palestinian resistance and against U.S. imperialism have been held internationally on the last Friday of Ramadan, which the new revolutionary government declared as Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day. This year people responded in the millions in defense of Palestinian and Iranian resistance to imperialism. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi (front center), walks in Tehran's Al Quds Day demonstration, during bombing. (Islamic Republic News Agency) Pro-Palestinian and antiwar activists in major cities across the U.S. held a…
(2026-03-21). UK parts in missile that killed Iranian schoolgirls. thecanary.co 
Byline Times has linked the components used in the Tomahawk missiles which hit a girls' school in Mibab, to two defence companies with a strong presence in the UK. The US missiles murdered around 165 school girls on February 28 in a double-tap attack. The second missile killed sheltering survivors, two first responders, and the parent […] | By
(2026-03-21). Iran fires missiles toward U.S.-U.K. base on Diego Garcia: WSJ report | IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward a joint U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean on Friday, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The strikes did not hit the base on Diego Garcia, a small island in the Chagos Archipelago, officials told the Journal. One missile failed in flight and a U.S. warship reportedly fired an SM-3 interceptor at the second. It's unclear whether the fired interceptor was responsible for the second missile's failure. The attempted attack comes as President Trump criticized the U.K.'s "late" decision to permit the U.S. military to use its bases in the region for strikes ag…
(2026-03-21). Venezuela's Acting President Appoints New Military High Command and Regional Defense Commands. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, made changes to the Military High Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB). The appointment of the new High Command, announced on Thursday, March 19, follows the appointment of General-in-Chief Gustavo González López as the new minister of defense. They will have "the firm commitment and patriotic loyalty to guarantee the sovereignty, peace, stability, and territorial integrity of the Republic," the acting president stated. | Rodríguez appointed Major General Rafael David Prieto Martínez as the Strategic Operational Commander of the Bolivarian Natio…
(2026-03-21). Cuba Now Knows its Group and Rivals for the Under-17 Volleyball World Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, March 20 (RHC) — The Cuban men's volleyball team appears in group D of the Under-17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar, a tournament that will feature 24 teams divided into six groups from August 19 to 29. | According to the International Volleyball Federation's website, www.fivb.com, the Cuban national team will face Spain, Venezuela, and the Czech Republic. | The favorites to advance to the next round in this group, according to the world rankings, are Spain, who are third, and Cuba, who are ninth, as Venezuela is ranked 16th and the Czech Republic 26th. | The draw placed the hosts, Mexico, France,…
(2026-03-21). Characteristics and Scope of OFAC Licenses for Venezuela in 2026. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Mar 20, 2026 | Since the end of January 2026, the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued a set of general licenses that partially modify the sanctions regime imposed on Venezuela, with a focus on the energy sector. These measures do not imply any lifting of the unilateral coercive measures, but rather a selective reconfiguration of the restrictions, primarily aimed at allowing specific operations related to oil, petrochemicals, and associated activities. | Between January 29 and mid-March, a series of authorizations has taken place that, together, expan…
(2026-03-21). President Maduro's Counsel Demands Dismissal of Charges for Unconstitutional Obstruction of His Defense by US. orinocotribune.com 
Attorney Barry J. Pollack filed a memorandum of law before the District Court for the Southern District of New York under the docket S4 11-CR-205 (AKH), in support of the motion to dismiss all charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. | The central argument of the motion, filed on Thursday, March 19, is that Washington is actively violating the Sixth Amendment and the right to due process, guaranteed to every accused on US soil, by preventing Venezuela from financing the defense of its head of state. | The memorandum of law filed by President Maduro's defense before a New Yo…
(2026-03-21). HC Dinamo Minsk forward Anas ties KHL record for most points in a regular season. eng.belta.by The 32-year-old American tied one of the most prestigious records in the KHL — for the most points scored in a single regular season.
(2026-03-21). An Open Letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the New UGC Guidelines. fairobserver.com We are two Indian citizens of the diaspora in the US, and strong supporters of your untiring efforts to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. As we write this, the world is in turmoil, and you have many matters of international importance that need your attention. Be that as it may, it is equally…
(2026-03-21). A Snapshot Of The Possible. popularresistance.org In 2023, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party held a slim, single-seat majority in the Minnesota State Senate and control of the State House and Governor's Mansion. It had been a decade since the last Democratic trifecta in the state, which like many similar moments of prior eras, produced only incremental wins for progressives and the Left. | Since the financial crisis and Great Recession of the early Obama era, a core group of community and union organizers in Minnesota had been building what they called "alignment." It would go beyond the traditional coalitions so many of us were used to&sbqu…
(2026-03-21). Afroman wins Defamation case against Ohio Police. thecanary.co 
Afroman has won his legal battle after Ohio police attempted to sue him for defamation. In 2022, Ohio police broke down Afroman's door as part of a drug and kidnapping investigation. The raid did not lead to any charges. Hilariously, he then released an album in 2023, titled Lemon Pound Cake. It was a piss-take […] | By
(2026-03-21). Sanders Joins Minnesota Rally as "No Kings" Protests Grow Nationwide. truthout.org U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Saturday that he is set to headline two major rallies next weekend "as part of a growing national movement challenging oligarchy and economic inequality," including the flagship "No Kings" rally at the Minnesota State Capitol. The Vermont Independent plans to join other progressive elected officials, labor leaders, and organizers in Minneapolis on the… |
(2026-03-21). Government-Run Euthanasia Surges in Western Australia. globalresearch.ca An alarming new report has exposed an unprecedented surge in the number of citizens being euthanized by their government in Western Australia, a spike so steep that critics warn the state is sliding toward a culture where suicide deaths are …
(2026-03-21). Actions speak louder than words: MP on making IVF accessible in Belarus. eng.belta.by Tamara Krasovskaya emphasized that the very fact that the head of state shows such attention and care to women striving to become mothers deserves the deepest respect.
(2026-03-21). Hegseth Makes Troops Prove "Sincerely Held" Faith in Latest Beard Crackdown. theintercept.com 
The latest edict from beard-obsessed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth adds strict new regulations to his crusade on facial hair, which rights groups have characterized as an attack on troops' civil liberties. | In a March 11 memo, Hegseth, who has made grooming and appearances a central focus in his time at the helm of the U.S. military, raised the bar to qualify for a religious exemption to his blanket ban on beards. The guidelines lay out a strict new process by which service members may apply for a religious exemption and subject those who've already received one to a reevaluation, arguing they need to ensure…
(2026-03-21). Lukashenko sends Nowruz greetings to foreign leaders. eng.belta.by The head of state wished the foreign leaders health, boundless energy and success in their responsible duties, and the people of these countries — peace and harmony.
(2026-03-21). Address Affordability, Give Farmers a Chance. progressive.org Farmers know that planning is key to their future., but their government continually undercuts them. Instead of working against farmers, our policymakers ought to change course and partner with them in making some critical additions to the Farm Bill.
(2026-03-21). Exploring Historic Palestine's Buried Landmarks. lataco.com How Raja Shehadeh's and Penny Johnson's travels through Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories revealed many forgotten histories of the region.
(2026-03-21). Tremors in MAGA: Joe Kent, the War on Iran, and the Antisemitism Smear. dissidentvoice.org Joe Kent, the now former US Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, always seemed a bit off, especially to liberals. As a combat veteran of MAGA pedigree, he found favour with President Donald J. Trump, who rewarded him for his conspiracy blustering in a manner befitting other nominees baptised in the truth repelling River of …
(2026-03-21). 64 killed — including 13 children — in attack on Sudan hospital, WHO says. scmp.com A strike on a healthcare facility in Sudan has killed 64 people and wounded 89 more, the World Health Organization reported on Saturday. The deceased included 13 children, WHO Director-General ‚ÄåTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media. | The UN's humanitarian office in Sudan had earlier said it was "appalled by the attack on a hospital in East Darfur yesterday, reportedly killing dozens, including children, and injuring more".
(2026-03-21). IDF Threatens 'Elimination' For Russian Leaders Who 'Wish Israel Ill'. popularresistance.org Israeli military spokeswoman Anna Ukolova has drawn outrage in Moscow after threatening that Russian authorities who "wish Israel ill" could be subject to "elimination," while suggesting Israel could hack into Russian closed-circuit television cameras to identify and track targets. | Asked by a journalist with Russian radio broadcaster RBC whether Israel had access to Russian traffic cameras, Ukolova declined to answer directly but warned that "Khamenei's elimination shows our capabilities are serious" and that "no one who wishes us harm will be left aside."
(2026-03-21). Chasing The Elusive Climate Sensitivity. wattsupwiththat.com Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach (@WEschenbach on X, my personal blog is here) I got to thinking about how much the world will warm in the long run when the…
(2026-03-21). Long overlooked as crucial to life, fungi start to get their due. grist.org 
Agarikon is one of two endangered species of fungi in the United States. So rare is the species that scientists have placed samples of it in a biobank facility for safekeeping at the San Diego Zoo, in the hopes that it can be propagated and one day reintroduced to the wild should its numbers continue to decline. | Agarikon, also known as quinine conk, is a large round or semicircular shelf fungus that grows on the bark of old growth conifers in forests around the world. Two thousand years ago a Greek physician called agarikon "an elixir of long life." For centuries it has been used to treat tuberculosis, rheum…
(2026-03-21). Bad Bunny's Record-Breaking Popularity Proves That Latinos are Paving the Way in the Americas. fairobserver.com Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican icon born Benito Martínez Ocasio in Bayamón in 1994, made history at the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show. His performance is historic for many reasons. One of the most significant reasons is that it is the first halftime show since Super Bowl I in 1967 to be performed entirely in…
(2026-03-21). US Demands Trillions In 'War Ransom' From GCC Allies. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump is trying to extort Gulf allies for trillions of dollars to wage a war on Iran, allegedly on their behalf, according to an Omani journalist speaking to BBC Arabic on 20 March. | The BBC presenter asked Omani journalist and international affairs researcher Salem Al-Jahouri to comment on reports that the White House was "putting pressure" on Gulf states to participate more broadly in the war against Iran. | "This is absolutely true. The Gulf Cooperation Council states are facing pressure, both military and financial pressure," Jahouri responded.
(2026-03-21). Speeding Loaded Lorry Hits Taxi Killing Three, Injuring Eight in Luwero. plusnews.ug 
At least three passengers have died and eight others injured in a head on collision in Luwero district along Kampala -Gulu highway just as the at night just 30 minutes to the end of Eid. ‚Äé‚ÄéThe deadly crash occurred at Nkonde Village, Nyimbwa Sub-County near Kalule trading center in Luwero district along the Kampala-Gulu Highway …
(2026-03-21). RDC in Fear, says Top Govt Officials Threatening Him for Protecting Bugoma Forest. plusnews.ug 
The Kikuube Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Godwin Angalia is living in fear after allegedly receiving several threats for protecting Bugoma central forest reserve from encroachers. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network (URN), Angalia alleges that he had received several threats and intimidation from high-profile government officials, Tycoons and political leaders ever since …
(2026-03-21). Istanbul building collapse after explosion: 9 rescued and 2 still trapped. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – An explosion thought to be connected to natural gas caused two nearby buildings in Istanbul's Fatih neighborhood to fall on Sunday, sparking a massive emergency reaction and continuing rescue efforts.The two nearby buildings in the Ayvansaray area are said to have collapsed as a result of the explosion, which happened around noon. Shortly after receiving reports, emergency personnel, including police, firemen, medical teams, and disaster response units, raced to the area.Nine individuals were rescued alive from the debris and sent to hospitals for medical attention, according to authorities. According…
(2026-03-21). Belarusian, Chinese scientists develop nanoparticles for cancer treatment. eng.belta.by The created nanoparticles proved capable of selectively accumulating in tumor cells when administered to mice. When exposed to ultrasound, the nanoparticles destroy the cancer cells.
(2026-03-21). Cuban president attends welcome ceremony for the "Nuestra América" Convoy. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, attended the official welcome ceremony on Saturday for members of the "Nuestra América" solidarity convoy, which is currently visiting the country. | The gathering, taking place at the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), was attended by members of the Political Bureau: Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of People's Power; Manuel Marrero Cruz, Cuban Prime Minister; and Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of…
(2026-03-21). Before the Punk Rockers, There Were the Working-Class Teds. portside.org Before the Punk Rockers, There Were the Working-Class Teds |
(2026-03-21). Cubans will Participate in the Central American Judo Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, March 20 (RHC) — The Central American Judo Cup in Panama 2026, which will take place this weekend, will feature the participation of Cubans. | According to the event's official website, Cuba has registered full teams in both the men's and women's categories, and several of its members are favorites to win. | Participation in this competition is essential to obtain points for the regional ranking, which will determine qualification for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. | Several of the athletes registered by Cuba are leading their respective weight classes in this regard.
(2026-03-21). Belarus' healthcare minster: IVF decree will be finalized soon. eng.belta.by "We spent a considerable amount of time reaching the level of the decree that is now well-founded, both from the perspective of medical care and in terms of the demand we see," Aleksandr Khodzhayev said. He added that the draft decree could be finalized and submitted for the head of state to sign within 10 to 14 days.
(2026-03-21). Wednesday 3/18: STANFORD 11 – Pack the Court. indybay.org Santa Clara County Hall of Justice | 190-200 West Hedding Street | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2026-03-21). Blood on their hands as Heythrop Hunt kills fox in garden. thecanary.co 
A pack of hounds from the Heythrop Hunt rampaged through a private garden and killed a fox on Wednesday 11 March 2026. Blood stains remained on a resident's lawn in Condicote after approximately 30 hounds chased the terrified animal through the village. Footage taken by Three Counties Hunt Saboteurs shows the pack running wild on […] | By
(2026-03-21). Zack Polanski delivers his first major economic speech. thecanary.co 
Green party leader Zack Polanski delivered his first economic speech to the New Economics Foundation on 19 March. Polanski's diagnosis of the issues with the UK were privatisation, deregulation and the excesses of the rentier class. His solutions included nationalisation of water, rent controls and wealth taxes. Zack Polanski — End 'rip off Britain' He […] | By
(2026-03-21). Italian government on shaky ground. uwidata.com 
From Rome / Italy A wave of anti-war protests is sweeping across Italy, as demonstrators take to the streets to oppose the government's alignment with Western military actions against Iran. What began as mobilizations around domestic constitutional reforms has rapidly evolved into a broader political confrontation—one that now directly challenges the foreign policy of Prime …
(2026-03-21). The Age of Human Arrogance, Part V. dissidentvoice.org The earth has always been the first witness and the last survivor. Long before humanity learned to write its own history, the soil was already keeping record. Every drought, every flood, every migration, every extinction — all of it is stored in the quiet memory of the land. The earth does not forget. It cannot …
(2026-03-21). Reform's chaotic collapse continues: Scottish candidate suspended over 'financial conduct'. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage's woes and Reform UK's ongoing collapse continue. Just a week after bleating that his party's tumbling polling figures were a misrepresentation, Reform has had to withdraw a Scottish parliamentary candidate over allegations about his financial conduct. Farage's finger-pointing was succinctly dismantled by leading electoral expert John Curtice. Curtice looked at all polling and […] | By
(2026-03-21). Operation Epic Fury Explained: Riches and Domination Drive This War. truthout.org Operation Epic Fury makes perfect sense. To understand it, you simply have to ignore previous political and military norms. The simplest explanation is that the war fits Donald Trump's two primary principles: enrichment and domination. The consensus on the left is that the U.S. war on Iran is impulsive, senseless, incomprehensible, illogical, not strategic, and not in the U.S. national interest. |
(2026-03-21). Family of Iranian butcher missing in strike on commercial complex clings to hope. al-monitor.com By Maggie Michael, Alaa Al Marjani and Haidar KadhimTEHRAN, March 21 (Reuters) – For 20 years he had been an assistant butcher, but about a year ago Mahdi Mirzahosseini finally started up his own shop — one his family said he insisted on opening to serve customers for the Persian new year.He has not been seen since that shop was destroyed on Monday in what neighbors said was a double strike on a complex that included homes, stores and a ground-floor laundry. Every day since, two of the 41-year-old's elder brothers have come to search for him.
(2026-03-21). Modern Day Israel: A Poisonous Concoction for Most Outsiders. dissidentvoice.org 
Think of modern day Israel as a bowl filled with a mixture of ingredients, a few complementary, like salt and pepper. Other ingredients, however, like the intermingling of Zionism and Talmudic Judaism, while favorable to many family members who grew up among its ranks, it proves unpalatable for most outsiders. Mixed together, the concoction grows …
(2026-03-21). Thursday 3/26: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-03-21). Friday Nite Videos | March 20, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | March 20, 2026 |
(2026-03-21). Washington State Lawmakers Approve Millionaires Tax. popularresistance.org Olympia, WA—Rejecting scores of Republican poison pill amendments, the Washington State House of Representatives on March 11 approved by a 51 to 46 vote a "millionaires tax" of 9.9% on annual income over $1 million. The Senate had approved the measure March 10 by a vote of 27 to 21. It is now on Gov. Bob Ferguson's desk, and he has promised to sign it into law. | The governor had expressed unhappiness with the Senate-approved version, arguing that it fails to earmark enough in funding for state programs that serve low-income families, children, and small businesses.
(2026-03-21). Cuban president welcomes the "Nuestra América" Convoy as a bridge of resistance and solidarity. radiohc.cu 
In a gathering charged with symbolism and emotion, the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, presided over a day of brotherhood this Friday at the Palace of Conventions in Havana with members of the *Nuestra América* Convoy. The initiative—which defies the energy blockade imposed by the United States government—is preparing to converge in the Cuban capital on March 21st in a mobilization described by its organizers as an act of humanitarian defiance against the economic siege.
(2026-03-21). Contra RFK, Jr., Independent Science Autism Committee Meets. portside.org Contra RFK, Jr., Independent Science Autism Committee Meets |
(2026-03-21). Ship from the "Nuestra América" convoy sets sail from Mexico with solidarity aid for Cuba. radiohc.cu The Granma 2.0 ship, part of the international solidarity convoy Nuestra América, set sail this Friday afternoon from the Port of Progreso, in Yucatán, Mexico, bound for Havana, Cuba. The vessel is carrying more than 30 tons of aid, including medical supplies, food, solar panels to mitigate the energy crisis, and bicycles, collected through the joint efforts of activists from more than 11 countries. | The journey covers approximately 370 nautical miles and is expected to take three days. Upon leaving Mexican territorial waters, the ship was escorted by the Papaloapan patrol boat of the Mexican Navy, ensuring a sa…
(2026-03-21). President Ramaphosa extends Eid Mubarak wishes to Muslim community. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa extends Eid Mubarak wishes to Muslim community | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his well-wishes to South Africa's Muslim community, wishing them Eid Mubarak as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. | President Ramaphosa sent wishes to individuals, families, and communities for a joyous and reflective time of prayer, gratitude, unity, and sharing. | The President also invited the Muslim community to reflect, on Human Rights Day, on the constitutional provisions that pertain to religious and cultural practices. | "Our nation shares in this celebration of Eid…
(2026-03-21). UPDF Foils Karimojong Raiders, Recovers 37 Cattle in Kitgum. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has recovered 37 cattle stolen by suspected Karimojong raiders in Namokora Sub-county, Kitgum district.The cattle, belonging to 14 individual farmers, were raided from Luguruc Village in Pagoda West Parish on Friday nights. According to Walter Komakech Oyo, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner Kitgum, the UPDF responded immediately to the …
(2026-03-21). Upgrades to special needs school demonstrates commitment to inclusive education. sanews.gov.za Upgrades to special needs school demonstrates commitment to inclusive education | The Re Tlameleng Special Needs School in Kimberley is a testament of government's commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all people. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered remarks at the school on Saturday morning ahead of the official Human Rights Day programme held at the AR Abass Stadium in Kimberley. | "The Constitution commits all of us to work together for a shared future that upholds the rights and dignity of every South African. | "This school is a testament to that enduring commitment. F…
(2026-03-21). Trump threatens to put ICE agents in US airports amid TSA funding clash. scmp.com US President Donald Trump ‚Å on Saturday threatened to ‚Å deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement ‚Å agents to US airports if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to fund airport safety. | "I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do Security like no one ‚Äåhas ever seen before," Trump wrote in a social media post.
(2026-03-21). Thursday 3/19: Launch of Oakland and Alameda County Living Wage for All Campaign. indybay.org Understory Oakland, 3340 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601…
(2026-03-21). Kasese Hard-to-Reach Schools Struggling to Offer Education. plusnews.ug 
Government-aided primary schools in hard-to-reach areas in Kasese District are grappling with severe challenges that continue to undermine pupils' academic performance, despite efforts by education stakeholders to improve learning outcomes. In Maliba Sub-county, Kamabwe Primary School is among the worst hit. The school lacks permanent classroom structures, forcing pupils to study under worn-out tents that …
(2026-03-21). Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Namibia. eng.belta.by The head of state confirmed Belarus' interest in expanding interstate cooperation with Namibia, based on the principles of trust.
(2026-03-21). Target Cooperates With ICE. indybay.org Complicit business exposed.
(2026-03-21). Legendary Indian rally driver Hari Singh missing, Raymond MD Gautam Singhania injured in speedboat crash in Maldives. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India's legendary rally car racer, Hari Singh, 59, went missing after a speedboat crashed in Maldives. Meanwhile the accident left Raymond Group chairman and managing director Gautam Singhania critically injured. | Two Indians passengers are also reportedly missing and search operations are underway in the area of the accident. | At the time of the accident, Gautam Singhania and Hari Singh—a five-time Indian National Rally Championship winner—were among seven people on a speedboat that overturned, according to reports. After the accident, Singhania and some others were rescued, while s…
(2026-03-21). How online distrust is rewriting reality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-21). Belarusian defense minister inspects ongoing military drills. eng.belta.by The defense minister is personally overseeing the large-scale exercise involving troops from the Western Operational Command. He heard reports from officers at the command post.
(2026-03-21). Este domingo en Cuadrando la Caja: "Desechos en Cuba: lo que botamos… y lo que perdemos" cubadebate.cu En Cuba, la basura se ha vuelto parte del paisaje en algunos lugares. Está en las esquinas, en los barrios, en la vida cotidiana. Pero la pregunta no es solo por qué hay basura… sino qué estamos perdiendo cada vez que la dejamos ahí. Porque en un país con escasez de materias primas, de divisas y de recursos… øcómo es posible que estemos botando riqueza todos los días?
(2026-03-21). Uruguay asume Presidencia pro témpore de la Celac en Bogotá con agenda centrada en integración y desarrollo sostenible. cubadebate.cu Uruguay asumirá este sábado la Presidencia pro témpore de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) durante la X Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y Gobierno que sesiona en Bogotá, Colombia, con el propósito de dinamizar la integración y la cooperación regional frente a desafíos estratégicos compartidos.
(2026-03-21). Día Mundial de los Glaciares: øEstá Cuba a salvo de su deshielo? cubadebate.cu Cada 21 de marzo se celebra el Día Mundial de los Glaciares. Dichas formaciones heladas son esenciales para el ecosistema terrestre, ya que ocupan la mayor reserva de agua dulce del planeta. La fecha, proclamada por la Organización de Naciones Unidas, invita a actuar de forma consciente para preservar este recurso natural.
(2026-03-21). Trump arraffa e guerreggia, mentre a Cortina c'è entusiasmo per gli atleti paralimpici russi. strategic-culture.su Il clima fraterno e amichevole respirato tra le Dolomiti italiane non è da interpretarsi dunque come una inappropriata leggerezza, ma come la deliberata volontà di una porzione rilevante della popolazione italiana di costruire la pace e di rifiutare risolutamente ogni aspirazione bellicosa apparecchiata da politici tanto imprudenti, quanto impudenti | Segue nostro Lontano dalle piste innevate di Cortina, in cui si sono appena conclusi i…
(2026-03-21). French section of Anti-Imperialist League launched in Paris. iacenter.org March 20, 2026 Text published in French in La Cause du Peuple on March 7, 2026. Anti-Imperialist League (France) founding meeting, March 2, 2026. Credit: LIA-France On Feb. 28, some 400 people gathered in Paris for the launch conference of the French section of the Anti-Imperialist League (LAI). Due to the large turnout, a second room had to be opened to accommodate those following the conference proceedings, and some participants were forced to remain outside. Throughout the afternoon, speeches by international delegations marked this historic moment. The delegations present had come from Turkey, Germany, Polan…
(2026-03-22). The Gaza Tribunal: A question of complicity. aljazeera.com What role has the UK played in Israel's war on Gaza? We meet those who say it's complicit in atrocities committed there.
(2026-03-22). 'Opening Strait of Hormuz will probably require US boots on the ground'. aljazeera.com
aljazeera.com (2026-03-22). WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children
An attack on a hospital in Sudan's Darfur region has killed at least 64 people, including 13 children, according to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO). | Another 89 people, including eight health staff, were wounded, he added.
(2026-03-22). 'Colonialism did its job of isolating us' — Colombia VP. aljazeera.com Francia Marquez called for stronger Latin America—Africa ties to boost growth and challenge colonial legacies.
(2026-03-22). Pakistan T20 cricket league to be held in empty stadiums amid oil crisis. aljazeera.com Pakistan Super League will be held on schedule from March 26, but without the crowds and only at two venues.
(2026-03-22). 'The United States doesn't even pretend to be within international law'. aljazeera.com 'The United States doesn't even pretend to be within international law'
(2026-03-22). Latin American presidents criticise US actions. aljazeera.com Latin American leaders met at the CELAC Summit in Colombia where President Petro called for a Middle East ceasefire.
(2026-03-22). Lebanese nurse refuses to leave her post at hospital despite losses. aljazeera.com Lebanese nurse remains at her post in the Bekaa Valley after losing her fiance in the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war.
(2026-03-22). Moment Israeli strike hits bridge in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment Israeli jets strike the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
(2026-03-22). Israeli firefighters battle vehicles blaze after missile attack from Lebano. aljazeera.com Footage shows Israeli firefighters attempting to put out a fire caused by a missile attack from Lebanon.
(2026-03-22). Italians vote in high-stakes justice referendum in key test for Meloni. aljazeera.com Right-wing PM Giorgia Meloni faces a political test in the two-day referendum on contested judicial reform.
(2026-03-22). Is Greater Israel already happening on the ground? aljazeera.com From a verse in the Bible, to a map, to strategy, to action, Greater Israel has stopped being just a concept.
(2026-03-22). Canada's Supreme Court must strike down Quebec's Bill 21. aljazeera.com Under the guise of preserving secularism, this law allows the exclusion of people based on their religious identity.
(2026-03-22). Puerto Rican activists bring medicine to Havana despite US blockade. aljazeera.com Puerto Rican activists brought suitcases filled with medicine and medical supplies to Havana despite US blockade.
(2026-03-22). LIVE: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid — La Liga. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the Madrid derby as Real host Atletico at the Bernabeu.
(2026-03-22). No bigger hypocrisy in the world than Israel complaining about Iran's 'lawbreaking'. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Sarah Leah Whitson In recent days, Israel and the United States have expressed outrage over the deliberate and indiscriminate targeting of civilians and civilian residences and infrastructure in Israel and the Gulf by Iranian forces. They have cited the illegality of such attacks, urged global condemnation, and demanded that human rights organisations speak…
(2026-03-22). Eugene Doyle: Trump celebrates Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle You can't make this stuff up. The President of the United States, while sitting next to the Japanese Prime Minister in the Oval Office, just celebrated the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. When asked by a Japanese reporter on Friday why the US didn't consult with allies before launching the surprise…
(2026-03-21). End of the petrodollar? How Iran war is reshaping the global economy. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! I'm Amy Goodman, with Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: Global oil and natural gas prices are soaring after Israel bombed a massive natural gas reserve in Iran, the largest in the world. Iran retaliated by twice attacking the world's largest liquid natural gas production facility, located in Qatar.
(2026-03-21). Northern Mariana Islands' security and stability vital for US, say military leaders. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands' (CNMI) economic struggles are not just a local issue, but a matter of strategic importance to American operations in the Indo-Pacific, say senior US military leaders. In a letter, dated 25 February 2026, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of…
(2026-03-22). Stop Escalating the War on Iran Now. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, March 22, 2026 | Already the rule of law has been shattered, millions have been displaced, tens of thousands have been injured and traumatized, thousands have been killed, many billions of dollars of property has been destroyed, and many billions of dollars have been spent on this criminal enterprise — with much more lost through economic impacts and the failure to spend those resources usefully. Millions of tons of C02 has been emitted, and huge areas of land, water, and air poisoned. Urban areas and cultural treasures have been obliterated, and oil rained down on people and their home…
(2026-03-22). Who's caught up in the Strait of Hormuz chokehold as oil prices soar. ecns.cn U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran triggered a rapid escalation in regional tensions in the Middle East. The conflict intensified with Iran's counterattack, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, shipping routes were disrupted, and fears of supply shortages grew. At the center of the crisis once again is one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints: the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-22). China targets corruption at the grassroots. ecns.cn Corruption at the grassroots level often hits people where it matters most, affecting pensions, subsidies and public services. China is intensifying oversight and cracking down on misconduct and corruption that directly affect citizens, according to key policy documents adopted this year.
(2026-03-22). Chinese FM urges efforts to prevent escalation in Mideast conflict. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that one of the top priorities at present is to contain the spread of the conflict and prevent further involvement of other countries.
(2026-03-22). 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korea's auto parts factory fire. ecns.cn A fire at an auto parts manufacturing factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has left 10 people dead, 59 injured and four missing, fire authorities said Saturday.
(2026-03-22). Global trade growth to slow in 2026 with further pressure from Middle East conflict: WTO. ecns.cn The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday that global trade growth is set to slow in 2026 after a stronger-than-expected performance in 2025, warning that the ongoing Middle East conflict could add further pressure on global trade.
(2026-03-22). China remains central to Apple's global supply chain, Tim Cook says. ecns.cn Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said Friday that China still accounts for the vast majority of the company's global supply chain, with 80 of its top 100 suppliers operating in the country.
(2026-03-22). China approves Meishan as national historical and cultural city. ecns.cn China's State Council has approved Meishan city, located in the southwestern Sichuan province, as a national historical and cultural city, according to a notice on the website of the Chinese government released on Thursday.
(2026-03-22). Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.8898 against USD Friday. ecns.cn The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 77 pips to 6.8898 against the U.S. dollar Friday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
(2026-03-22). China to leverage Sino-U.S. economic consultation mechanism to enhance communication. ecns.cn China and the United States have agreed to continue making good use of their economic and trade consultation mechanism to strengthen dialogue and communication, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-03-22). Global CEOs offer insights on Beijing as business hub. ecns.cn A series of dialogues between CEOs of multinational corporations and senior officials of Beijing took place on Friday, setting the stage for a new model of future cities.
(2026-03-22). U.S. states contest Environmental Protection Agency's rollback of greenhouse gas endangerment finding. ecns.cn A coalition of more than 20 U.S. states, along with 10 dozen cities and counties, filed a legal challenge Thursday against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), contesting the agency's rescission of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, the legal cornerstone of federal climate regulation under the Clean Air Act.
(2026-03-22). U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea. ecns.cn The U.S. government on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures, media reports said.
(2026-03-22). China sees sustained progress in land greening and forest growth. ecns.cn China has seen solid progress in land greening, with its forest area and forest stock volume both expanding for 40 consecutive years, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said on Friday.
(2026-03-22). Pop Mart, Sony Pictures to develop Labubu film. ecns.cn Chinese toymaker Pop Mart said Thursday it will partner with Sony Pictures to develop a feature film based on Labubu, its globally popular designer toy character.
(2026-03-22). Monetary policy on easing track amid oil price shock. ecns.cn China's monetary policy is set to remain on an easing path to support growth and domestic demand as the United States Federal Reserve held rates steady amid rising oil prices driven by geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, officials and analysts said.
(2026-03-22). China-Vietnam military ties to be bolstered. ecns.cn As the 10th border defense friendship exchange between China and Vietnam was held this week, the two nations' defense chiefs pledged to further enhance cooperation in multiple fields.
(2026-03-22). China warns Philippines to cease infringement, provocations in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese military spokesperson on Friday warned the Philippine side to immediately cease infringement and provocative acts after a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into the airspace over waters adjacent to Meiji Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao without the approval of the Chinese government.
(2026-03-22). China's loan prime rates remain unchanged. ecns.cn China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, came in at 3 percent Friday, unchanged from the previous month.
(2026-03-22). (W.E. Talk) UN expert: Crimes against world cultural heritage must be prosecuted. ecns.cn The third Wuyi Forum, jointly hosted by Renmin University of China and the Nanping Municipal People's Government, will be held from Saturday to next Monday in Nanping, south China's Fujian Province. Mauro Agnoletti, who had originally been invited to attend, was unable to travel due to factors including rising tensions in the Middle East.
(2026-03-22). Pentagon seeks huge funding for war with Iran: Hegseth. ecns.cn U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Thursday that the Pentagon would ask Congress for more money to wage war in Iran.
(2026-03-22). China's commerce minister meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook. ecns.cn China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday and exchanged views on topics including China-U.S. economic and trade relations, and Apple's business operations and development in China, according to a press release from the Ministry of Commerce.
(2026-03-22). China expresses serious concerns over Mexico's possible review of Chinese investment. ecns.cn China on Friday expressed serious concerns over Mexico's possible "economic security review" of Chinese investment, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2026-03-22). Embodied AI turned into growth driver. ecns.cn Inside a humming factory in Hefei, Anhui province, a 1.66-meter-tall humanoid robot dubbed Lingshu steadies its grip, pivots and places a wafer-thin semiconductor onto a moving line, an extremely high precision task where an aberration of just a fraction of a millimeter could spell failure.
(2026-03-22). U.S. losing ground in Iran war on multiple fronts. ecns.cn The United States leadership has repeatedly declared victory in the war against Iran.
(2026-03-21). Iranian barrage wounds 27 in southern Dimona, including 12-year-old boy. haaretz.com A video from the incident showed the missile hit the building only around nine seconds after sirens were sounded in the city. The IDF vowed to "investigate" the failed interception…
(2026-03-21). Netanyahu says he meant after backlash for quote suggesting will overcome. haaretz.com Amid backlash from Iran, Russia and Palestine, Netanyahu denied 'denigrating Jesus Christ' when he quoted an American historian saying 'if you are powerful enough, ruthless enough, evil will overcome good'…
(2026-03-21). Explained: Is Israel censoring what you see about the Iran war? haaretz.com Widespread claims on the internet purport that Israel is experiencing a media blackout, and that every piece of reporting and multimedia is reviewed by the army. How does Israel's military censor actually work?
(2026-03-21). Israeli court rejects request to cover cremation costs for Oct. 7 victim. haaretz.com Yoram Bar-Sinai, who was killed on October 7, was cremated according to his wishes, but the National Insurance Institute has rejected a lawsuit to cover the costs, highlighting that the practice is forbidden under Orthodox Jewish law…
(2026-03-21). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2026-03-21). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-03-22). 'Africa Forward' Summit: France Strengthening Africa's Development Agenda. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States-Israeli war in the Islamic Republic of Iran shattered Africa's economic landscape and left an emotional devastation. Europe is fractured, but completely. France has taken the initiative to create a platform in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, located in East Africa. More than 2,500 corporate executives from across the continent, spanning 55 African …
(2026-03-22). The Lonely Superpower: Trump's Iran War and the End of American Consent. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States currently finds itself in a state of strategic paralysis, caught between an administrative push for military confrontation and a wall of resistance that spans from its own halls of power to the capitals of its oldest allies. These synchronized failures—one institutional, the other diplomatic—reveal a fundamental truth: the push for Operation Epic …
(2026-03-22). The Invoiced Alliance: Transactional Power and the NATO Guarantee. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a pattern in how Donald Trump approaches alliances, and it has been consistent since the opening weeks of 2016. It is not isolationism, and it is not strategic withdrawal. It is the application of transactional logic to institutions whose value depends on that logic never being applied to them. The pattern appeared first …
(2026-03-22). Japan's Natural Resources Dilemma and Sanae Takaichi's Neo-mercantilism. moderndiplomacy.eu Every country in the world has its own obstacles to building its economy. For Japan, the obstacle is their helplessness due to the lack of their natural resources. This country has one of the best technology industry giants, but it stands on a fragile foundation, with almost no reserves of oil, gas, coal, and rare …
(2026-03-21). Behind China's Rejection of a US-Led Naval Coalition in the Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu China has adopted a strategy of securing passage through bilateral channels, meaning that Beijing prefers to rely on domestic diplomacy and direct communication with Tehran to ensure the safety of its tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This strategy has proven successful, as some Chinese ships continued to pass through despite the near-total closure of …
(2026-03-21). Trump's AI Strategy Exposes Europe's Strategic Ambiguity. moderndiplomacy.eu In a move to ensure U.S. global leadership in AI, on March 20, 2026, the Trump Administration announced a comprehensive AI strategy.[1] The strategy is designed to advance AI innovations in all sectors with a focus on speed, free speech, and a lack of regulations. The strategy is a two-edged sword for Europe. While AI …
(2026-03-21). Escalation Without War: China's New Strategy in the Indo-Pacific. moderndiplomacy.eu On 29 December 2025, more than 130 Chinese military aircraft and drones filled the airspace surrounding Taiwan. Destroyers, frigates, coast guard vessels, and rocket units were deployed from multiple directions. Seven temporary danger zones were established around the Taiwan Strait. More than 100,000 international passengers were affected by cancellations and flight diversions. No shells landed …
(2026-03-22). US threatens to bomb Iran power plants amid Hormuz closure. newarab.com 
The Ali Mousavi said Tehran was ready to cooperate with the International Maritime Organisation to improve maritime safety and protect seafarers in the Gulf, adding that ships not linked to "Iran's enemies" could pass the strait by coordinating security and safety arrangements wit…
(2026-03-22). UAE says faced drone, missile barrages after Iran warning. newarab.com 
The "UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran," the defence ministry said in a statement explaining "the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defenc…
(2026-03-22). Saudi Arabia orders Iranian diplomats to leave the country. newarab.com 
(2026-03-22). Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday. newarab.com 
Ukrainian and US negotiators trying to move towards a settlement of the Russian representatives were not present at the meeting. | "We continued discussing key issues and the next steps within the negotiation track," chief Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov wrote on social media platform X. | "Particular attention…
(2026-03-22). 64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital: WHO. newarab.com 
A strike on a hospital in WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the attack on Friday hit El-Daein Teaching Hospital in the state capital of East The hospital "
(2026-03-21). Iran missiles hit southern Israel, injuring more than 100. newarab.com 
Two Iranian missiles struck southern Israel on Saturday, injuring more than 100 people in the most destructive attack of the First responders said 75 people were injured in the town of Arad, 10 of them seriously. Hours earlier, 33 were wounded in nearby Dimona, where AFPTV footage showed a large hole gouged into the ground next to piles of rubble and twisted metal. | Dimona hosts a facility widely believed to be the site of the Middle East's only nuclear arsena…
(2026-03-21). US strikes Iran bases near blocked Hormuz oil route. newarab.com 
The US military claimed on Saturday it had damaged an Iranian bunker reportedly housing weapons near oil and gas shipments in the The US statement appeared designed to calm the Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Com…
(2026-03-21). Israeli defence minister says attacks on Iran will intensify. newarab.com 
"Over the coming week, the intensity of the attacks carried out by the Israeli and US militaries against the Iran…
(2026-03-22). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-22). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-22). 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?
(2026-03-22). 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.
(2026-03-22). 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.
(2026-03-22). 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.
(2026-03-22). 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.
(2026-03-22). 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.
(2026-03-21). What if we actually nuked our way around the Hormuz blockage? responsiblestatecraft.org On March 14, Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and foundational Republican thought-leader of American neoliberalism, suggested unclogging the Strait of Hormuz by
(2026-03-22). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
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(2026-03-22). A young Pa. state representative candidate is giving his peers hands-on campaign experience. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Leo Solga started his campaign for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to bring a youthful voice to Harrisburg. Now he's bringing in other young people to gain hands-on political experience with a campaign internship. | The 22-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate is running for the open seat in the 148th district of Pennsylvania, following the retirement of U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Daley, who had held the position since 2012. Along with Solga, Andrea Deutsch…
(2026-03-22). Drexel University to launch a 3-year medical school program to address workforce shortages, student debt. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's Drexel University is joining a growing number of institutions across the country that offer accelerated three-year medical school programs. Cutting one year out of the traditional structure is aimed at making the degree more attainable and speeding up the physician pipeline to primary care and other specialties with Drexel will maintain its flagship four-year program and plans to l…
(2026-03-21). Iran war protesters in Philadelphia target McCormick, Fetterman, demanding end to conflict. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of protesters gathered in Philadelphia on Saturday Protesters held signs reading "Stop…
(2026-03-21). Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies. whyy.org Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has died. He was 81. | "With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away" on Friday night, his family said in a statement Saturday. "His family asks that their privacy be respected." | At the FBI, Mueller set about almost immediately overhauling the bureau's mission to meet the law enforcement needs of the 21st…
(2026-03-21). Delaware Latino entrepreneurs gather at Legislative Hall to connect with lawmakers and strengthen community ties. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Dozens of Latino business owners showed up at Legislative Hall in Dover this week to network with Delaware's community leaders, legislators and representatives. | La Plaza Delaware and the Delaware Alliance for Latino Entrepreneurs hosted the event. The mission of the organizations is to support Latino entrepreneurs and help them grow and elevate their businesses. | Mary DuPont, founder and executive director of La Plaza Delaware, said the gathering gave legislators and memb…
(2026-03-21). Australian PM heckled at Lakemba mosque over support for Gaza genocide, war. wsws.org The incident provided a rare glimpse of popular anti-war sentiment that is usually blacked out by the media.
(2026-03-21). In Washington, far-right Japanese prime minister backs war on Iran. wsws.org Trump praised Tokyo for "stepping up" as the Takaichi government deepens its involvement in the criminal conflict.
(2026-03-21). Militant support for strike grows at GM Silao Complex in Mexico. wsws.org Workers describe widespread support for a March 25 strike at GM's Silao Complex in Mexico as they demand a 20 percent increase in wages.
(2026-03-21). Los Angeles teachers announce April 14 strike as thousands rally against austerity and war. wsws.org The California Teachers Association (CTA) has kept some 80,000 teachers across the state working under expired contracts under its fraudulent "We Can't Wait" campaign. LAUSD educators must form independent rank-and-file committees and mobilize teachers across the state in a general strike against war and in defense of public education.
(2026-03-21). US ground invasion looms as Iran war escalates. wsws.org Axios reported Friday that three sources in the White House said deploying ground troops is "under serious consideration." One of the most likely scenarios is an attempt to capture Kharg Island, where some 90 percent of Iran's oil exports is processed.