(2026-03-09). Solidarity With Iran And Palestine: All Out On March 13. popularresistance.org On February 28, 2026, US and Israeli forces launched joint military strikes against Iran, a criminal and reckless act of war following years of sanctions and hybrid warfare aimed at regime change. This display of US arrogance and aggression aims at imposing Western dominance and preventing the region's resurgence. It comes during bad-faith negotiations by the US over manufactured "threats," the largest US military buildup in the region since 2003, and follows two and a half years of genocide in Gaza, escalating violence in the West Bank, regime change in Syria, and assaults on Yemen and Lebanon.
(2026-03-08). In pictures: activists stage "Arrestable Art Exhibition" outside Tate Modern. thecanary.co 
On Saturday 7 March 2026, anti-genocide and Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) activists held the inaugural "Arrestable Art Exhibition" outside the Tate Modern gallery on London's South Bank. The installation is a movable exhibition to support free speech in the UK and highlight the Starmer regime's anti-democratic war on freedom of speech and protest. This […] | By
(2026-03-09). From 1830 Algeria to Gaza and Minab — A Moral Crisis of International Order. ummid.com Since October 2023, Gaza has endured one of the most intense bombardment campaigns in the contemporary world. amd now the brutal killing of girls in the US-Israeli attack on a school in Minab, Iran.
(2026-03-09). Israel Destroyed Gaza's Roads and Transit. Now, We Walk Everywhere. theintercept.com 
Palestinians walk through roads surrounded by rubble and collapsed buildings in Al-Zahra, northwest of Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the central Gaza Strip on Dec. 19, 2025. Photo: Hassan Jedi/Anadolu via Getty Images | In Gaza, movement is no longer a mundane part of daily life. Israel's military assault and prolonged siege have dismantled Gaza's transportation system so thoroughly that journeys that once took minutes by car now require hours of walking through rubble and grotesque debris. What used to be an ordinary act — leaving home, reaching a clinic, visiting kin — has now become a form of ph…
(2026-03-09). Venezuela Celebrates International Women's Day With First Popular Consultation of 2026. orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—On Sunday, March 8, International Women's Day, Venezuela not only celebrates women but continues to empower them by holding in their honor the first National Popular Consultation of 2026. This method of direct government allows the people to identify and prioritize solutions to the most urgent needs in their communes. | On January 21, 2026, the acting president of Venezuela and the first woman to serve as commander in chief of the Venezuelan Army, Delcy Rodríguez, announced that the first Popular Consultation would be held. During a working session of the Federal Government Coun…
(2026-03-09). Who After Ayatollah Khamenei? ummid.com Under Iran's political system, the Supreme Leader holds the ultimate authority over all branches of government, including the military, judiciary, state media, and key policy decisions.
(2026-03-09). EDB: gold and forex reserves cover more than 3.5 months of imports. eng.belta.by Belarus' gold and foreign exchange reserves cover more than 3.5 months of imports of goods and services, reads a macroeconomic review by the Eurasian Development Bank.
(2026-03-09). Mojtaba Khamenei: Continuity and Contradiction in Iran's Leadership Transition. devdiscourse.com In a pivotal shift during Ramadan, Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei's passing heralds a new era with his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, poised to take the helm. Seen as a powerbroker closely tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, his ascension collides with the regime's anti-dynastic roots.
global.chinadaily.com.cn (2026-03-09). Iran threatens regional retaliation if fuel facilities attacked again
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters on Sunday urged Muslim states in the region to prevent US and Israeli attacks on Iranian fuel and energy facilities, warning that Tehran would respond with similar actions if strikes continue.
moneycontrol.com (2026-03-09). Iran War News Live: Dozens wounded in Bahrain; Indian rupee slumps to record low; Israeli intensifies attacks on Hezbollah At least 32 people were injured after an Iranian drone strike hit the island of Sitra in Bahrain overnight, as Gulf countries reported a new wave of missile and drone attacks amid escalating regional tensions. Bahrain's health ministry said all those wounded were Bahraini citizens, with four people in serious condition,
(2026-03-09). How Masjid Nabawi expansions boosted comfort, capacity for millions of visitors. ummid.com Since the beginning of the Saudi era, Masjid e Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, has undergone a series of major expansions aimed at facilitating the movement of worshippers and visitors.
(2026-03-09). State support for SMEs in Belarus tops Br16bn in 2025. eng.belta.by The instruments of the Belarusian Fund for Financial Support of Entrepreneurs – loans, leasing, and guarantees – were in high demand. In total, the fund financed 108 projects.
(2026-03-09). Spain rips into Trump, Netanyahu warmongering in Middle East. ummid.com Showing extraordinary courage, Spain has rejected Donald Trump's repeated call to join the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, categorically asserting that the war is not good for the world.
(2026-03-09). Gauteng Community Safety committee welcomes establishment of specialised units. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Community Safety committee welcomes establishment of specialised units | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng. | The two units were announced by the SA Police Service last week. | READ | One unit will focus on the investigation of political assassinations and politically motivated killings of government…
(2026-03-09). Israel's goal in Iran is not just regime change, but complete collapse. mondoweiss.net 
For Israel, a failed Iranian state fractured by civil war is preferable to any other outcome. They don't want to just change the regime in Iran, they want to collapse the state itself.
(2026-03-09). SA, Egypt Ministers highlight women's role in tackling water challenges. sanews.gov.za SA, Egypt Ministers highlight women's role in tackling water challenges | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, have convened women professionals from the water sector to explore solutions to shared water challenges and strengthen transboundary water cooperation. | The two Ministers co-hosted a high-level webinar on Transboundary Water Cooperation on Sunday under the theme, 'Water for People', bringing together experts and professionals from South Africa and Egypt. | The event took place during March, which is marked in South Africa as…
(2026-03-09). Watching Amazon Prime While The Iranians Burn. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Reading by Tim Foley: Watching Amazon Prime while the Iranians burn.Stuffing our mouths with cheesysugarbaconwhile the sky turns black over Tehran.Laughing without smiling.Laughing with full mouths and empty eyeswhile their water mixes with oil and blood. "Hoho this will hurt Trump in the midterms"the liberal chortles,masturbating furiouslywhile ruined parents pull ruined schoolbagsout of ruined schools.Frolicking …
(2026-03-09). Rays of Hope Amidst Rising Hate. ummid.com There are a series of incidents, which have happened in the recent past indicating that though the dominant element is hate and to abuse the religious minorities, there are many in the society who are sticking to love and amity for all.
(2026-03-09). Religious warfare rhetoric emerges in conflict with Iran. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Spring is in the air in Minsk. eng.belta.by Here are the brightest, sunniest, and most heartwarming shots, as seen through the lens of a BelTA photographer.
(2026-03-09). 2026 West Bengal Elections While 'Infiltrations' Go Unchecked. ummid.com The unfolding controversy around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal has reopened old wounds — raising fundamental questions about citizenship, belonging, and the democratic right to vote.
(2026-03-09). BJP Presses for Limited Phases in West Bengal Elections. devdiscourse.com A BJP delegation, seeking to streamline the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election process, convened with the Election Commission of India, urging the polls be conducted in no more than three phases.
(2026-03-09). Women Still Lack Equal Legal Rights Worldwide: IWD Call for Justice. devdiscourse.com This year's International Women's Day places a global spotlight on rights, action, and justice for all women and girls, as advocates warn that legal inequality continues to shape the lives of millions across the world.
(2026-03-09). CBSE 10th, 12th (March 5, 6, 2026) Exams in Middle East Postponed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the classes Xth and XIIth exams 2026 to be held on March 05 and 06, 2026 for the students in Middle East.
(2026-03-09). Triumphant Tricolor: India Clinches Historic T20 World Cup Victory. devdiscourse.com The Rajya Sabha lauded the Indian cricket team for their commendable win at the 2026 T20 World Cup, besting New Zealand by an impressive 96 runs. Held at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, this win under captain Suryakumar Yadav marks India's consequential achievements in the cricket world.
(2026-03-09). Watch: Ronaldo practices at 'House of Nassr' amid reports he left Riyadh. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo, who is leading Al-Nassr FC, was Tuesday March 03, 2026 spotted training with teammates at House of Nassr, refuting the reports that the Portuguese Star Footballer has left Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing Iran-US-Israel war.
(2026-03-09). Ghanaian president to visit Belarus in June 2026. eng.belta.by "As an important step toward developing our relations further, we have received an official response from the Ghanaian president expressing his readiness to pay a visit to Belarus. Dates have been confirmed. It will take place in June [2026]," the minister announced.
(2026-03-09). Chris Hedges Report: Can Israel And The US Sustain Iran's Military Power? popularresistance.org While the official White House X account posts video montages featuring video games and Hollywood movies spliced with real footage of their attacks on Iran, the situation on the ground could not be more different than an American propaganda blockbuster. | To pierce the fog of war and offer a concrete analysis of what is taking place across the Middle East, author and former British diplomat Alastair Crooke of the Substack Conflicts Forum joins host Chris Hedges on this episode of The Chris Hedges Report.
(2026-03-09). Reports Of US Servicemen Deployed Under Guise Of "Training" Graham: "Trump Is Resetting The World" thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/8/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko announces preparations for Uzbekistan president's visit to Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has announced the preparation of a visit by Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Belarus as he met with Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Belarus Rakhmatulla Nazarov on 9 March.
(2026-03-09). The real Australian glow up guide. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). How Infighting Led the Maya Civilization to Catastrophic Collapse. portside.org How Infighting Led the Maya Civilization to Catastrophic Collapse |
(2026-03-09). Iran Conflict and Dubai Real Estate: Sentiment Shock or Structural Risk? ummid.com The escalation of tensions involving Iran and parts of the Gulf has once again brought Dubai's real estate market under the spotlight.
(2026-03-09). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-09). Cricket Leadership Redefined: Suryakumar Yadav's Inspirational Path. devdiscourse.com In the ever-evolving world of cricket, Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as a pivotal figure in Indian cricket leadership, seamlessly continuing the legacy of former stalwarts like Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma.
(2026-03-09). eThekwini progress a model for stabilising municipalities — President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za eThekwini progress a model for stabilising municipalities — President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress made in stabilising the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal demonstrates how coordinated leadership and partnerships can help struggling municipalities recover. ⚪ In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President said the metro's recovery shows that collaboration between government, business, labour and civil society can restore service delivery and rebuild investor confidence. ⚪ The President recently met stakeholders of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group,…
(2026-03-09). Tamil Nadu SSLC 2026 Hall Ticket Released: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Directorate of Government Examinations Tamil Nadu Monday released the Hall Ticket and Admit Card of the students who have registered for the Secondary School Leaving Ceritificate (SSLC) 2026 Examination on its official website.
(2026-03-09). UNICEF Condemns Deadly Attack in South Sudan That Killed Children. devdiscourse.com UNICEF has strongly condemned a brutal attack in Abiemnhom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area of South Sudan, where violence on March 1, 2026, left three children dead and at least 13 others injured, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis in the conflict-affected region.
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko offers Uzbekistan assistance in building nuclear power plant. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko offered Uzbekistan the assistance of Belarusian specialists in constructing a nuclear power plant as he met with Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Belarus Rakhmatulla Nazarov in Minsk on 9 March.
(2026-03-09). The Wrong Question About the War in Iran. scheerpost.com Yakov M. Rabkin for Informed Comment Much of the discussion surrounding the current war on Iran focuses on its potential outcome for the United States. One of the most frequently asked questions is whether Washington will suffer yet another loss of face in the Middle East. But this is the wrong question. Even if the …
(2026-03-09). Australia rejoins the global economic elite. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Turkey Bolsters Northern Cyprus Defenses with F-16 Deployment. devdiscourse.com Turkey is ramping up its defense posture in northern Cyprus with plans to deploy six F-16 fighter jets. The move, aimed at bolstering the Turkish community's defenses, is reportedly scheduled for Monday, as noted by a civil aviation official from the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, according to broadcaster NTV.
(2026-03-09). Over 85 dead as US sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast. ummid.com IRIS Dena 75, an Iranian warship, sank off Sri Lanka coast in the Indian Ocean after it was attacked by US submarines, the Americans said Wednesday March 04, 2026.
(2026-03-09). The future of geothermal energy may depend on fossil fuel workers. grist.org 
Mike Fleming was always interested in geothermal energy — how it works, how sustainable it is, and how efficiently it can heat homes and businesses. But Fleming, who has a decade of experience drilling wells in New England, didn't see it as a career path. | That changed when his boss recommended him for a position at Phoenix Foundation Company in late 2024. Part of the job involved overseeing drilling for geothermal projects. There were some differences between the roles, but there were plenty of commonalities, too. "You're making a hole in the ground, you're putting some plastic pipe down there, and you…
(2026-03-09). Sabalenka advances to Indian Wells round of 16. eng.belta.by In the third round, the Belarusian defeated Romania's Jacqueline Cristian (World No.35), 6-4, 6-1. In the opener, Aryna Sabalenka beat Japan's world number 132 Himeno Sakatsume, 6-4, 6-2.
(2026-03-09). Arshdeep Singh Shines On and Off the Field with Playful Banter. devdiscourse.com Arshdeep Singh, a rising star of the Indian cricket team, continues to captivate fans with his vibrant social media presence. Following the team's T20 World Cup triumph, Singh shared a 40-second clip showcasing fun interactions with his teammates and coach Gautam Gambhir.
(2026-03-09). CT and MRI Second Opinion: Why Fast Radiology Reports Matter in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis. thecanary.co 
March is internationally recognised as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection and timely diagnosis of one of the most common cancers worldwide. When patients undergo imaging tests such as CT or MRI scans, they often ask an important question: How can I be sure the results have been interpreted correctly? In […] | By
(2026-03-09). Kartik Bachhav of Malegaon among UPSC Civil Services 2025 Toppers. ummid.com Kartik Ravindra Bacchav of Malegaon has cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 and secured a place in the list of toppers released today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-09). Iran is liberating Muslim women. strategic-culture.su It will not be long before the peoples of the entire Middle East hail the Islamic Republic of Iran. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-03-09). Govt, private sector explore best practices in intellectual property management. sanews.gov.za Govt, private sector explore best practices in intellectual property management | Key stakeholders from government, academia and business will convene in Kimberley this week for a colloquium aimed at strengthening South Africa's innovation and technology commercialisation ecosystem and unlocking new economic opportunities. | Hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) in partnership with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and Sol Plaatje University (SPU), the 6th Annual Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology Commercialisation Colloquium will take place from 9[mdash…
(2026-03-09). Delhi High Court to Review Liquor Policy Case Discharge. devdiscourse.com The Delhi High Court, on Monday, sought responses from former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, deputy Manish Sisodia, and others involved in a liquor policy case. This comes after the CBI challenged their discharge by the trial court.
(2026-03-09). Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM, move Rajya Sabha. ummid.com Nitish Kumar Thursday March 05, 2026 announced he is quitting as Chief Minister of Bihar and moving to Rajya Sabha — the Upper House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-03-09). Deputy Minister takes Matric Support Programme to the Cape Winelands. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister takes Matric Support Programme to the Cape Winelands | Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will lead a Matric Support Programme at schools in the Cape Winelands District on Monday and Tuesday. | The Matric Support Programme seeks to bridge the gap between Basic Education and Higher Education for matriculants. The programme assists matric learners in accessing information about higher education, including available study opportunities and funding options, before they move into…
(2026-03-09). US-Israel War Against Iran: Is It A Religious War? ummid.com US and Israeli leaders are framing the ongoing conflict with Iran as a religious war primarily for domestic mobilisation, civilisational framing, and strategic narrative construction.
(2026-03-09). Can Nepal Election Favour Return of Hindu Monarchy. ummid.com Both India and the Communist China are closely observing the electoral process in Nepal, and the probable outcome emerging in the next few days.
(2026-03-09). India advances to ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final. ummid.com India on Thursday March 05, 2026 advanced to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final, defeating England in a thrilling Semifinal played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
(2026-03-09). The Left's Housing Civil War Is Ending. portside.org The Left's Housing Civil War Is Ending |
(2026-03-09). Silk Silver Opium: The trade with China that changed history. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). 38 from Jamia Millia RCA crack UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025. ummid.com As many as 38 candidates from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 the result of which was declared today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko: Belarus gladly receives hardworking people from Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that Belarus maintains a strict procedure for accepting migrants: "This is probably even better for those who come. They understand clearly that we are hiring people for specific jobs."
(2026-03-09). The Australian man's guide to confidence and health. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil for a State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil for a State Visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brasília ahead of a State Visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between South Africa and Brazil. ⚪ The President arrived in the Brazilian capital on Sunday at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for the two-day visit taking place from 9 to 10 March 2026. ⚪ According to the Presidency, the visit provides an opportunity for the two leaders to engage on a range of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in trade, investment and k…
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko hears FM's report on visits to African countries. eng.belta.by On 9 March, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko heard a report from Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov following his visits to African countries — Togo and Ghana.
(2026-03-09). Snowdrops: First signs of spring. eng.belta.by First snowdrops have bloomed in western Belarus, where the temperature rose up to +15 ∞C.
(2026-03-09). Young Belarusian citizens campaign launches at Constitutional Court. eng.belta.by The All-Belarusian campaign 'We are citizens of Belarus!' dedicated to Constitution Day launches at the Constitutional Court in Minsk on 9 March.
(2026-03-09). The Trump administration is lying about American casualties in the Persian Gulf region. strategic-culture.su By Larry C. JOHNSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | First let me explain the meaning of the X message and photo that appears abov…
(2026-03-09). Belarus to resume training female pilots. eng.belta.by The decision was made due to the great interest the women have shown in training specifically to become pilots.
(2026-03-09). UPSC Civil Services Result 2025 Out: Full List of Muslim Toppers. ummid.com UPSC Civil Services Result 2025: As many as 44 Muslims figured in the list of 958 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2025 exams results of which was declared by the UPSC Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-09). Moderates lose big in Colombia's congressional elections. colombiareports.com Moderate and centrist parties lost significantly against the radical left and the far-right in Colombia's congressional elections on Sunday. The outcome will likely perpetuate tensions between Colombia's executive and legislative branches after President Gustavo Petro, an outspoken leftist, leaves office in August. Petro's most likely successor, the leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda, would face a radicalized …
(2026-03-09). The current electoral system actually favours One Nation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). A Clique of Unhinged Techno-Optimists Is Putting Humanity at Risk. scheerpost.com By Janet Abou-Elias and William D. Hartung for Tomdispatch.com — "I love the idea of getting a drone and having light fentanyl-laced urine spraying on analysts that tried to screw us," said Alex Karp, the CEO of the emerging military tech firm Palantir. Far from an offhand outburst, his statement reflects a broader ethos taking hold in Silicon Valley's military-tech sector, …
(2026-03-09). Getting through to the Kremlin: an important online article by Alexander Dugin. gilbertdoctorow.com I am pleased to inform the Community that my efforts to bring advice on changing direction in the Ukraine war to the attention of President Putin have just received an unexpected and quite remarkable boost from Russia's court philosopher, Alexander Dugin. On his own dzen.ru page (Russian equivalent of Google), Dugin has just published an …
(2026-03-09). Lynas faces uncertainty in Malaysia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-09). Your practical Australian guide to staying healthy and fit. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Ambassador: Uzbekistan seeks higher level of cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by The goal of increasing bilateral trade between Uzbekistan and Belarus to $2 billion is entirely achievable, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Belarus Rakmatulla Nazarov told journalists following a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on 9 March.
(2026-03-09). Indigenous rights, the environment, and international law: What's at stake at this week's seabed mining talks. grist.org Indigenous advocates who have been fighting for their rights to be acknowledged in global regulations for seabed mining are bracing for the outcome of this week's gathering of the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, where representatives from three dozen countries are expected to discuss finalizing mining rules by the end of this year. | The
(2026-03-09). FM: Belarus identifies key avenues of cooperation with Ghana and Togo, expects trade growth. eng.belta.by The foreign minister emphasized that the Belarusian leader pays close attention to developing cooperation with Africa and believes that Belarus should have entered the region long ago.
(2026-03-09). Belarus hosts over 25,000 visa-waiver travelers from Europe since 1 Jan 2026. eng.belta.by A total of 1,283,280 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022 when the visa waiver program was launched. Belarus has welcomed 671,245visitors from Lithuania, 412,026 people from Latvia and 138 091visitors from Poland.
(2026-03-09). World Bank approves SA's Credit Guarantee Vehicle. sanews.gov.za World Bank approves SA's Credit Guarantee Vehicle | South Africa's drive to accelerate infrastructure development and unlock economic growth has received a significant boost after the World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved the South Africa Blended Finance Platform for Resilient Infrastructure Program. | The move is expected to help mobilise billions in investment, create jobs and strengthen the country's long-term economic prospects, said a statement by the National Treasury and World Bank on Monday. | The programme will establish a new Credit Guarantee Vehicle aimed at unlocking private sector fundin…
(2026-03-09). How automation is transforming Protection Visa processing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko: Belarus, Uzbekistan can hit $2bn in trade. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that there is much to discuss in light of the preparations for the planned visit of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Belarus.
(2026-03-09). Mossad agents planning bombings in Saudi Arabia, Qatar arrested: US Journalist. ummid.com Tucker Carlson, a renowned American Journalist and Political Commentator, has claimed that Mossad agents planning bombings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been arrested by the authorities in the two countries.
(2026-03-09). Energy Security at Risk: Parliament Budget Session Pivots to West Asia Conflict. devdiscourse.com The Parliament's Budget Session resumed, focusing on India's energy security in light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge, has urged for a short-duration discussion in the Rajya Sabha concerning the implications of the conflict on India.
(2026-03-09). CNN Journalists arrested by Israel released after 9 hours. ummid.com In yet another move indicative of how Israel regards freedom of press, the right wing Zionist regime arrested two CNN journalists who were broadcasting live outside the headquarters of the Israeli Occupation Forces or IDF in Tel Aviv.
(2026-03-09). Lukashenko: KB Radar has become a benchmark for reliability and innovation in 20 years. eng.belta.by "Over two decades, the company has become an example of innovation and guaranteed reliability in developing a wide range of high-performance radio-electronic systems in our country," the message of greetings reads.
(2026-03-09). Sunday Science: Is Quantum Mechanics Stopping Aliens From Contacting Us? portside.org Sunday Science: Is Quantum Mechanics Stopping Aliens From Contacting Us? |
(2026-03-09). St. State Drama Theater on Vasilievsky concludes its tour in Minsk. eng.belta.by St. Petersburg's State Drama Theater on Vasilievsky concluded its tour in Minsk on 8 March with Elsa's Land directed by Galina Zaltsman.
(2026-03-09). Apple Unpacks iPhone 17e: What's New? ummid.com Smartphone giant, Apple, Tuesday March 03, 2026 unpacked iPhone 17e, its latest smartphone, which is billed as a powerful and more affordable addition to the already available iPhone 17 lineup.
(2026-03-09). India and West Asia Crisis: Managing Interdependence in Volatile Region. ummid.com West Asia will not stabilise on India's timeline. The shocks will keep coming. The only real question is whether the right systems — and the right clarity — are already in place when they do.
(2026-03-09). Beyond prose: The experimental side and multifaceted life of Ivan Shamyakin. eng.belta.by Analyzing Ivan Shamyakin's body of work, Dmitry Samokhvalov noted its thematic diversity, but emphasized that the writer never completely moved away from the theme of war.
(2026-03-09). Belarus win five medals at FIG World Cup 2026 in Portugal. eng.belta.by Belarus' tally includes one silver and four bronze medals.
(2026-03-09). UAE billionaire tears into Trump for dragging ME into war with Iran. ummid.com UAE billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor tore into U.S. President Donald Trump for dragging the Middle East into war with Iran.
(2026-03-09). Highlights: How Al-Nassr defeated Neom to remain on top in SPL Standings. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saturday March 07, 2026 turned an almost draw match against Neom into victory to remain on top in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) 25/26 standings.
(2026-03-09). Rs 31,00,00,00,00,00,000 Wiped Off Indian Markets Due to US—Israeli Aggression Against Iran. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-09). Blackmail and death threats, Zelensky embarrasses the EU, but there's no condemnation. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-09). This International Women's Day, Let's Renew the Call to End Wars. fpif.org
(2026-03-09). Democracy needs women: Feminist leadership in times of shrinking enabling environments for civil society. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-09). Iran's latest move in the GCC countries was a stroke of genius. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-09). How European Countries Are Aiding the US and Israel in the War on Iran. orinocotribune.com
(2026-03-09). Iran—Israel war disrupts Eid travel plans of Coastal Karnataka NRIs; Gulf tourism bookings cancelled. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-09). The US barely bothers to track geoengineering. What could go wrong? grist.org
(2026-03-09). Japón avanza imparable en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La selección de Japón continúa su paso perfecto en el Grupo C del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, tras asegurar su tercera victoria consecutiva en el torneo. El equipo nipón se impuso con claridad a la República Checa por un contundente marcador de 10-2, en un partido disputado en el Tokyo Dome.
(2026-03-09). Japón avanza imparable en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La selección de Japón continúa su paso perfecto en el Grupo C del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, tras asegurar su tercera victoria consecutiva en el torneo. El equipo nipón se impuso con claridad a la República Checa por un contundente marcador de 10-2, en un partido disputado en el Tokyo Dome.
(2026-03-09). I progetti energetici della Nuova Siria. strategic-culture.su La Siria post-Assad cerca di ridefinire il proprio posizionamento regionale concentrandosi in modo deciso sul dossier energetico come leva per la riapertura diplomatica e la stabilizzazione interna. | Segue nostro Cambiai il vento | Negli ultimi mesi, la nuova Siria post-Assad ha cercato di ridefinire il proprio posizionamento regionale puntando con decisione sul dossier energetico come leva di riapertura diplomatica e stabilizzazione in…
(2026-03-09). Sin gasolina: Historias de la movilidad eléctrica en La Habana (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Bicicletas, motos, triciclos y hasta pequeños autobuses eléctricos empiezan a dibujar nuevas rutas en una ciudad donde moverse se ha vuelto uno de los mayores desafíos. Para algunos, son una tabla de salvación; para otros, una alternativa costosa y todavía limitada por la falta de infraestructura.
(2026-03-09). El precio del petróleo se dispara debido a la guerra en Medio Oriente. cubadebate.cu Los precios del petróleo experimentaron un salto histórico de cerca del 20%, en las últimas horas, alcanzando sus niveles más altos desde julio de 2022. La escalada se produce en medio de la creciente guerra entre Israel y Estados Unidos contra Irán.
(2026-03-09). Escudo de las Américas: La nueva arquitectura militar de Washington en la región. cubadebate.cu øQué es el Escudo de las Américas? Trump lo definió como una nueva coalición militar para erradicar cárteles, criminales, pandillas e "influencias extranjeras hostiles". Si bien se refirió constantemente a "todo el hemisferio", o sea, a todos los países americanos, la realidad es que sólo estaban presentes alrededor de un tercio: 12 de 34 países.
(2026-03-09). Escudo de las Américas: La nueva arquitectura militar de Washington en la región. cubadebate.cu øQué es el Escudo de las Américas? Trump lo definió como una nueva coalición militar para erradicar cárteles, criminales, pandillas e "influencias extranjeras hostiles". Si bien se refirió constantemente a "todo el hemisferio", o sea, a todos los países americanos, la realidad es que sólo estaban presentes alrededor de un tercio: 12 de 34 países.
(2026-03-09). Sin gasolina: Historias de la movilidad eléctrica en La Habana (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Bicicletas, motos, triciclos y hasta pequeños autobuses eléctricos empiezan a dibujar nuevas rutas en una ciudad donde moverse se ha vuelto uno de los mayores desafíos. Para algunos, son una tabla de salvación; para otros, una alternativa costosa y todavía limitada por la falta de infraestructura.
(2026-03-09). El precio del petróleo se dispara debido a la guerra en Medio Oriente. cubadebate.cu Los precios del petróleo experimentaron un salto histórico de cerca del 20%, en las últimas horas, alcanzando sus niveles más altos desde julio de 2022. La escalada se produce en medio de la creciente guerra entre Israel y Estados Unidos contra Irán.
(2026-03-08). Venezuela And US Announce Restoration Of Diplomatic Relations. popularresistance.org Caracas and Washington have decided to restore diplomatic and consular relations. The announcement was made on Thursday evening by the Venezuelan and US governments in simultaneous statements. | In the Venezuelan statement shared by Foreign Minister Yván Gil, Venezuela "reaffirms its willingness to move forward in a new stage of constructive dialogue based on mutual respect, the sovereign equality of states, and cooperation between our peoples." Venezuela also emphasized that these relations should result in the social and economic well-being of the Venezuelan people.
(2026-03-08). Venezuela's Humiliating Retreat May Be Temporary. orinocotribune.com 
(2026-03-08). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Welcomes Trump's Recognition of Venezuela's Constitutional Government (+Assets Abroad). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "President Trump, we consider this decision as a recognition of the people of Venezuela and their just cause for the truth about our country," Rodríguez wrote on social media. | Earlier, Trump
(2026-03-08). Women's Brigades From 22 Countries Demand Freedom for Venezuelan Presidential Couple. orinocotribune.com A total of 118 delegates from 22 nations gathered Friday, March 6, in Caracas for the meeting of the International Women's Brigades Cilia Flores for Peace. International solidarity was on full display in the Venezuelan capital to demand the immediate release of First Lady and Deputy Cilia Flores, and her husband, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. | This initiative, organized as part of the activities for the week of International Women's Day, intends to highlight the direct impact of sanctions and economic blockades on the lives of women in countries like Venezuela and Cuba. The delegates are promoting the con…
(2026-03-08). Presidente Maduro envía mensaje de fe y esperanza al pueblo de Venezuela. radiohc.cu El presidente constitucional Nicolás Maduro envió este domingo un mensaje de fe y esperanza al pueblo de Venezuela en el Día Internacional de la Mujer. | En texto divulgado a través de las redes sociales por su hijo y diputado a la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Nicolás Maduro Guerra, el dignatario, desde el centro de reclusión de Brooklyn, Nueva York, señaló que "hoy Bolívar nos invita a votar y construir desde la comuna un gobierno donde reine la igualdad y la libertad". | En referencia a la primera Consulta Popular del 2026 en la que las comunidades organizadas votan por sus proyectos de desarrollo en cinco mi…
(2026-03-08). Madison: Peace Vigil at Willy Blair 4:30-5:30 pm Thursdays. wibailoutpeople.org 
Peace Vigil at Willy & Blair 4: 30 pm Thursdays beginning again March 2026 World Beyond War will indeed continue vigiling on Thursdays from 4: 30 till 5: 30! We had a good showing this week with only 24-hour notice. All were interested in keeping going. We'll continue through April 30 (right up to May Day) and likely beyond. We …
(2026-03-08). Iran as a new Forever War. juancole.com ( The county is home to Camp Pendleton, Naval Base Coronado and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, all of whic…
(2026-03-08). SPL 25/26 MW24: Al-Nassr rocks, but Ronaldo further down in Top Scorers List. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team in the SPL 2025-26 standings but its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has slipped further down the top goal scorers' list released after Matchweek 24 ended Sunday March 01, 2026.
(2026-03-08). Miami Hosts Summit of Right-Wing LATAM Leaders. orinocotribune.com Trump will confirm loyalties with the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative. | On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump will receive about a dozen right-wing Latin American head of states in Miami. | The Republican leader will present the "Shield of the Americas" initiative at Trump National Doral Miami, a golf resort that will also host the G20 Summit in late 2026. | Convened before the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, this conservative summit comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Havana as a result of the U.S. blockade against Cuba. | According to the White House, the meeting's goal is to count…
(2026-03-08). Chasing Shadows: An Enchanting Encounter with Tadoba's Tigers. devdiscourse.com The anticipation in Tadoba's jungle air was palpable as our guide, Santosh, signaled that a tiger was close. Despite earlier disappointment, the group, aboard an open Gypsy, eagerly awaited their chance to see the majestic animal.
(2026-03-08). Yamal's Goal Consolidates Barcelona's Lead in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — Lamine Yamal's goal in the second half led Barcelona to victory against Athletic Club Bilbao, confirming their position at the top of Spanish football. | After a balanced first half, the Barcelona star scored the winning goal in the 68th minute, securing three points for the Catalan side in their visit to San Mamés. | Ahead of this week's Champions League round of 16 first leg, German coach Hansi Flick rotated his squad against Athletic Bilbao, with regular starters like Pedri, Fermín, and Raphinha seeing action on the bench in the match corresponding to Matchday 27 of the domestic le…
(2026-03-08). Civilian killed, cop injured as armed men open fire on police in KP's Lakki Marwat. dawn.com A civilian was killed, and a police constable was injured when armed men on motorcycles opened fire on a police patrol in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district, officials said. | A police official confirmed that the attack occurred in the Serai Naurang town, adding that "a gun battle between the police and the assailants erupted after the firing attack." | The official said the bodies of the civilian and the injured cop were taken to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in the Serai Naurang town. | The attack comes amid a worsening security situation in Lakki Marwat district, which has witnessed repeated militan…
(2026-03-08). Punjab's 'Saari Guarantiyan Puri Karan Wala Budget': A Testament to AAP's Commitment. devdiscourse.com On Sunday, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented Punjab's 2026-27 budget, allocating Rs 2,60,437 crore, marking the last budget before the 2027 elections. He emphasized the fulfillment of every promise made by the AAP government and honored the contributions of mothers and daughters in Punjab.
(2026-03-08). Bellegprom designs, makes new corporate uniforms for Mak.by fast food restaurant chain. eng.belta.by The use of only Belarusian raw materials and components is a key peculiarity of this project. The country's leading garment manufacturers worked on creating the collection.
(2026-03-08). Kyiv protests against Moscow's participation in Venice Biennale art festival. scmp.com Ukrainian ministers launched a protest at plans to reopen the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, in a statement published in Kyiv on Sunday. | Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna called the admission of Russian artists to international events unacceptable and asked the organisers to reconsider their decision. | After all, they had condemned Moscow's aggression soon after the start of Russia's war against Ukraine more than four years ago, they noted.
(2026-03-08). US-Cuba Stalemate: Sovereignty, Sanctions and Shadow of Intervention. ummid.com For Cuba and the United States, the path forward likely lies not in pressure alone nor in rhetorical escalation, but in negotiated coexistence.
(2026-03-08). Device thrown near New York anti-Islam protest was bomb: police. scmp.com A home-made explosive thrown near anti-Islam protesters outside the New York mayor's home was a viable device "that could have caused serious injury or death", police said on Sunday. | Two suspicious devices were thrown by a man identified by police as Emir Balat near the protest on Saturday led by a far-right influencer to oppose public Muslim prayer.
(2026-03-08). Small-town Ramazan: Ohio's growing Muslim community and quiet coexistence. dawn.com Outside a mosque in Hilliard, Ohio, a police officer stood in the cold night air, handing out candies and stickers to children while their parents prayed taraveh inside. | Hilliard, a quiet suburb near Columbus, the state capital, is home to a growing Muslim community. At its centre stands Masjid-i-Noor, a striking modern structure whose wide glass frontage glows softly after sunset. | Smaller mosques also serve the area, including Masjid as Shurooq, where the North American Indian Muslim Association (Naima) hosted an iftar dinner for a small group earlier in the evening. | Many who broke their fast there later d…
(2026-03-08). Second Pakistani killed in UAE due to falling debris from aerial interception amid ongoing Iran-US-Israel war. dawn.com A Pakistani driver was killed when "debris from an aerial interception" fell onto a vehicle in Dubai's Al Barsha area late on Saturday night, according to Dubai Media Office. ; ⚪ This is the second instance of a Pakistani national losing his life in an attack in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the ongoing war between Iran and the US and Israel. | The war has expanded in the region, with Iran targeting US assets and bases in Gulf countries and Israel carrying out attacks in Lebanon. | The statement by the Dubai Media Office does no…
(2026-03-08). Breaking: Chinese spy ship enters Iran-US/Israel theatre. thecanary.co 
Chinese spy-ship Liaowang-1 has entered waters south of the Iranian coast in a clear challenge to the illegal US-Israel war of aggression on Iran. The ship is currently sailing in international waters close to US military vessels. Any aggression by the US toward the ship would surely bring China directly into the war. It is […] | By
(2026-03-08). Explainer: What to know about Dimona, Israel's nuclear site. dawn.com In a war already redrawing the region's red lines, with the death toll from the US-Israeli attacks on Iran reportedly having surpassed 1,000, Tehran has brought one of the Middle East's most sensitive strategic sites into the escalation equation: Israel's Dimona nuclear site. | A
(2026-03-08). LEVER WEEKLY: War Bets Paid Off. levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Join The Fight | | Here's what The Lever published this…
(2026-03-08). New hunt for flight MH370 ends with no clues to 12-year mystery. geo.tv 
(2026-03-08). No, Earth.org, Grasslands Are Not on the Brink of Climate Driven Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com Observed data show expanding vegetation, not disappearing grasslands. Claims of a climate-driven grassland collapse is just another speculative climate disaster fairy tale presented as fact. Earth.org got their facts badly wrong by failing to examine actual data.
(2008-03-26). Iran says it could fight US and Israel for six months as regional conflict widens. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country's forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran's commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut. | As the conflict spilled into its second week, the regional repercussions spiraled, with Saudi Arabia intercepting a wave of drones headed for targets including the diplomatic quarter in capital Riyadh and Kuwait saying an attack hit fuel tanks at its international airport. | The strike on Kuwait's aviation fuel storage compounded fears over energy supplies with the country's nationa…
(2026-03-08). How Israel and the FBI manipulated assassination plots to goad Trump into Iran war. strategic-culture.su By Max BLUMENTHAL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The FBI manufactured plots to convince Trump that Iran sought to kill him, whil…
(2026-03-08). Total Lunar Eclipse March 03, 2026: Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Lunar Eclipse, which will virtually turn Moon deep crimson colour, called 'Blood Moon', will be witnessed on Tuesday March 03, 2026 across the world, including India and Saudi Arabia…
(2026-03-08). Record Rainfall? No, A Damp Squib! wattsupwiththat.com their own data fails to bear this out. For instance, if we look at the wettest months in England & Wales, those with more than 170mm of rain, they are not occurring more often than they used. Nor are they becoming wetter.
(2026-03-08). Madison, April 18, 2026: Spring Into Artful Solidarity. wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/1covcPyHcZ/ Event by Building Unity Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 6: 00 pm at James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation for our monthly "Potluck for People, Peace, & Planet!" As one of the featured events of Building Unity for Nonviolent Action's "Spring Into Solidarity" campaign, we will be hosting an "Art Build" …
(2026-03-08). Pakistani national convicted in US over alleged Trump assassination plot. geo.tv 
Asif Merchant, a Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran, appears on charges in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate a US politician or government officials, in a courtroom in New York, US, September 16, 2024, in this courtroom sketch. — ReutersProsecutors link plot to…
(2026-03-08). Corporate Media Go All Out To Support The US-Israeli War On Iran. popularresistance.org Corporate media of all stripes have rushed to support the U.S./Israeli attack on Iran, throwing objectivity and accuracy by the wayside in order to manufacture consent for regime change. | On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, bombing cities across the country, assassinating its supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and openly stating their goal was overthrowing the government. | Despite this, media have gone out of their way to present the actions as the U.S. protecting itself, describing them as "defensive strikes," and to frame Iran as the aggressor.
(2026-03-08). House Bill Could Weaken EPA Oversight of Hazardous Chemicals. truthout.org For the past four years, Jackie Medcalf has been testing the groundwater in northwest Houston where, decades ago, a dry cleaning facility had, over time, dumped hazardous chemicals used in the dry cleaning process into the stormwater drain, ditches and alleyways. The chemicals eventually seeped into the groundwater and migrated west to the community of Cyprus, where Medcalf and her team at the… |
(2026-03-08). Avoid actions that could escalate tension with Iran: Saudi Arabia to Arab neighbors. ummid.com In a major move to diffuse the escalating situation in the Middle East, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has asked the Arab allies to avoid any action that could enflame tension with Iran.
(2026-03-08). Iran strikes on desalination plants threaten Arab states' water supplies. scmp.com As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may be the resource most at risk in the energy-rich but arid region. | Hundreds of desalination plants sit along the Persian Gulf coast, putting individual systems that supply water to millions within range of Iranian missile or drone strikes. Without them, major cities could not sustain their current populations.
(2026-03-08). Iran continues striking civilian infrastructure and US bases in the Gulf (March 7—8 updates). longwarjournal.org Between March 7 and 8, Iran continued launching drones and missiles across the Persian Gulf, targeting energy infrastructure, airports, military bases, government buildings, and urban areas in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
(2026-03-08). Belarusian car maker BelGee to double number of manufacturing robots this year. eng.belta.by BelGee could paint 60,000 car bodies per annum in the past. Once robots were introduced, the capacity went up to 120,000. "And as we increase the payroll budget, we can increase the manufacturing volume," Gennady Svidersky noted.
(2026-03-08). Lapdog media class line up to produce identikit war propaganda. thecanary.co 
Usually when we refer disparagingly to British journalists as 'stenographers', we don't mean it completely literally. We're just saying they tend to approvingly parrot what powerful people say. However, when it comes to selling the illegal Iran assault to the British public, it appears client hacks are literally all just writing down the words fed to […] | By
(2026-03-08). US activists, politicians rally on anniversary of civil rights march. scmp.com Sixty-one years after state troopers attacked Civil Rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, thousands are gathering in the Alabama city this weekend, amid new concerns about the future of the Voting Rights Act. | The March 7, 1965, violence that became known as Bloody Sunday shocked the nation and helped spur passage of the landmark legislation that dismantled barriers to voting for Black Americans in the Jim Crow South.
(2026-03-08). Experts assure public that sanitary pads remain safe to use. sanews.gov.za Experts assure public that sanitary pads remain safe to use | Experts from leading South African research and clinical institutions have moved to assure the public that it remains safe to use sanitary pads. | Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on Sunday led a joint media briefing to respond to public concerns on the safety of sanitary pads. This after a study conducted by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Free State, entitled 'The presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals in sanitary pads: A study done in South Africa' was published in the Science of the Total Environment Journal last month. | Mo…
(2026-03-08). UAE denies attacking Iran, slams Israel's lies. thecanary.co 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has furiously denied any role in an attack on an Iranian water desalination plant on Sunday 8 March 2026 — and has slammed Israel's attempts to claim that the UAE committed the attack. A UAE government source said that the government is: struggling to understand Israeli conduct and the […] | By
(2026-03-08). BBC whitewashes Israel massacring 44 in Lebanon. thecanary.co 
Israel has murdered at least 41 civilians and 3 Lebanese soldiers, and injured dozens more in Al-Nabi Shayth, Lebanon. As usual, the BBC has framed the illegal massacre as a "special forces raid", which plays right into the hands of Netanyahu. Israel killing 41 people, including children, is not a "special forces raid." The word […] | By
(2026-03-08). Video of emergency N.Y.C. meeting after U.S. and Israel launched surprise attack on Iran. iacenter.org After the U.S. and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran, assassinating Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, his family and staff, as well as a girls' elementary school, Workers World Party convened an Emergency Meeting in New York City, inviting many allies to join in to form a United Front to defend Iran from imperialism and fight for a world in which all people's needs are met.
(2026-03-08). Manufacturing robotization to become more profitable in Belarus. eng.belta.by Representatives of the National Academy of Sciences, the Development Bank, and the Economy Ministry have described on the air of the Belarusian TV channel ONT what is being done in Belarus in order to encourage the manufacturing sector to use more robots.
(2026-03-08). Trump Has Made The US War Machine A Spectacle. popularresistance.org President Donald Trump's unprovoked assault on Iran is the latest phase of a rampage in which the administration is making war and militarism central features of life in the United States. While the Pentagon's violence has been unavoidable for many people around the world, it has largely been hidden from the view of most of the U.S. population. Not anymore. | The U.S. and Israel opened this war by launching attacks across Iran on the morning of February 28. Since the beginning of the bombing campaign, at least 555 Iranians have been killed, including well over 100 people‚Äâ—‚Ä&ac…
(2026-03-08). Black Rain Falls on Tehran After US-Israeli Strikes Blow Up Oil Infrastructure. news.antiwar.com Black smoke filled the skies, and water mixed with oil rained down on the Iranian capital of Tehran on Sunday, following a US-Israeli strike that blew up oil facilities, marking a new escalation of the bombing campaign. The Israeli military said on Saturday that it struck "several fuel storage complexes" around the city, and according …
(2026-03-08). Columbia Flouted Its Own Policies and Let ICE Into University Buildings. theintercept.com 
After Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, a neuroscience student, was taken by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from Columbia University housing, a story about ICE's villainy quickly took hold. During the arrest, the school administration said, federal agents got into the building without a judicial warrant by telling a security guard that they were searching for a missing child. | In publicizing the account, however, the university downplayed Columbia's own role in Aghayeva's arrest, an echo of several other incidents over the past year where international students were targeted by federal agents. | Columbia, ac…
(2026-03-08). The Labor Movement Must Go All In on Organizing Amazon. portside.org The Labor Movement Must Go All In on Organizing Amazon |
(2026-03-08). Petrol issue turns bloody: Filling station worker killed, two injured in Sialkot for refusing to fill cans. dawn.com NAROWAL: A filling station employee was shot dead and his two colleagues were injured by men for refusing to fill jerry cans with petrol the other night after the government A video of the altercation and murder in the Hajipura police area went viral on social media. | Muhammad Nawaz, a resident of Nothen village, Hafizabad, filed a complaint with the police, saying that his nephew, Sibtain Ali, was working at the filling pump on Daska Road, Hajipura, Sialkot. Two persons arrived at the filling station in a car and pr…
(2026-03-08). Fear of ICE Is Driving Patients Away From HIV Care. truthout.org For two weeks, Albé Sanchez didn't leave their house in South Minneapolis. "[I was] forced into survival mode," Sanchez told Uncloseted Media and Rewire News Group (RNG). "I felt like there was an invisible wall [to the outside world] that I couldn't cross unless I really wanted to put myself in a place where there was a chance that I might not be able to come back," they added. |
(2026-03-08). Police register FIR after 15-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted in Mandi Bahauddin hospital. dawn.com MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Punjab Police on Sunday registered a first information report (FIR) after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a hospital near the district's King Chowk, officials said. | Per officials, the incident allegedly occurred in a private hospital when the victim went there to collect medicines. She was reportedly taken to a room in the facility. | The Civil Lines Police Station registered an FIR on the complaint of the victim's mother against three individuals under Sections 376(3) (punishment for rape of a minor) and 114 (abetment) of the Pakistan Penal Code. | One of the suspects wa…
(2026-03-08). How Iran Delegitimized the US Military Presence in the Middle East. muslimskeptic.com As I write this piece, the Middle East remains in the midst of the escalating campaign known as Operation Epic Fury. This refers to the joint military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on 28 February 2026. Of course, many would agree with me when I say that it should instead …
(2026-03-08). Gwadar fisherman killed by 'debris from Israeli projectile' in Iran waters. dawn.com GWADAR: A fisherman from Gwadar was killed after the debris of an Israeli projectile intercepted by Iranian air defence systems hit his boat in Iranian waters, officials said on Sunday. | Gwadar Deputy Commissioner (DC) Naqibullah Kakar confirmed the incident to Dawn that took place on Saturday, saying that the deceased was identified as Muhammad Tayyab, a resident of Gannz, a small coastal town in Balochistan's Gwadar district. | District Police Officer Attaur Rehman also confirmed the incident and told Dawn that Tayyab "went into Iranian waters for Iranian oil". | DC Kakar believes an attempt was made to attack…
(2026-03-08). Sunday Taquitos No Taxation Without Refunds. lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Ivan Ehlers.
(2026-03-08). Belarusian flag carrier Belavia starts selling tickets for flights from Dubai to Minsk. eng.belta.by Tickets can be purchased for flights with departures scheduled for 9-11 March. Tickets can be purchased on the website, at sales offices, and from agents. Belavia also reminded passengers that the airline continues operating evacuation flights for passengers who have already purchased tickets.
(2026-03-08). South Africans urged to play active role in ending violence against women and children. sanews.gov.za South Africans urged to play active role in ending violence against women and children | As South Africa joins the global community in observing International Women's Day today, government has called on citizens to take an active role in dismantling the attitudes and behaviours that enable violence against women and children. | The call comes as the country marks the day under the theme: 'Give to Gain', while also commemorating the historic 1956 Women's March — a defining moment that took place 70 years ago. | On that day, more than 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest the oppr…
(2026-03-08). On Int'l Women's Day, the US needs an Equal Rights Amendment. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment) — When the founding fathers proclaimed that "all men are created equal," it was preceded by "we hold these truths to be self-evident." If they were truths and also self-evident, why were the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence from the moneyed class only (physicians, lawyers, merchants, plantations owners and land speculators), many of whom were slave-holders. Deepening the deception, all the signers considered women inferior to men intellectually, emotionally, physically and spiritually; consequently, the signers meant privileged white men only w…
(2026-03-08). OpenAI on Surveillance and Autonomous Killings: You're Going to Have to Trust Us. theintercept.com 
OpenAI says Americans shouldn't worry about the ethics of its new Pentagon contract. You'll have to take their word for it (and Pete Hegseth's).
(2026-03-08). South Africa heads to UN women's summit to advance justice and equality. sanews.gov.za South Africa heads to UN women's summit to advance justice and equality | The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is leading South Africa's delegation to the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, which runs from 9 – 20 March 2026. | The global gathering arrives at a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality, as nations reflect on progress made in promoting the rights of women and girls, while confronting persistent structural barriers that hinder access to justice, economic opportu…
(2026-03-08). US judge voids actions by Voice of America acting CEO Kari Lake, including mass lay-offs. scmp.com A federal judge ruled ‚Å on Saturday that Kari Lake's ‚Å leadership of the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) ‚Å for much of last year violated federal law, invalidating a sweeping series of actions she took to cut staff and end many operations at its Voice of America (VOA) unit. | In another blow to the Donald Trump administration's attempts to diminish various government agencies, US District Judge Royce Lamberth granted ‚Äåa summary judgment in favour of plaintiffs — including VOA journalists and a…
(2026-03-08). Iran war hits China's sulphur imports as economic fallout from conflict grows. scmp.com The escalating conflict in the Middle East is having a direct impact on China's access to sulphur — a raw material for producing fertiliser — just as the country enters its vital spring planting season. | With China sourcing a large chunk of its sulphur from the Persian Gulf, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is already sending prices for the chemical shooting upwards as Chinese buyers complain of tightening supplies.
(2026-03-08). Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination drive reaches Gauteng communal farmers. sanews.gov.za Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination drive reaches Gauteng communal farmers | Government interventions to curb Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have reached communal farmers in Magagula Heights in the East Rand, Gauteng. | On Saturday, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, spearheaded continuing efforts to roll out the FMD vaccine campaign. | Ramokgopa said the rollout of vaccination in Magagula Heights was significant in the work being done to curb the disease, which is a highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals. | "This p…
(2026-03-08). Cuba Will Compete in Three Finals at the Badminton International. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — This Sunday, three finals will be contested by Cuban representatives in the Havana 2026 International Youth Badminton Tournament, at the Sports City Coliseum. | Iker Herrera and Thalia Roque, members of the senior national team, will compete for the mixed doubles title against Colombians Jerónimo Giraldo and Juliana Castaño. | The visitors reached this stage with two easy victories over inexperienced local pairs, while Iker and Thalia easily won their match against another Cuban duo. | In women's doubles, the hosts Leonor Alvisa and Thalia Roque will face Paraguayan sisters Paula and…
(2026-03-08). Police probe man for throwing 'ignited' devices near protest in front of Mayor Mamdani's house. geo.tv 
Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, looks on as he holds a campaign rally on the eve of election day, in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S., November 3, 2025. — Reuters Far-right influencer Jake Lang protests outside…
(2026-03-08). School Strike In Germany: 50,000 Against Military Service. popularresistance.org At 11: 00 am, teenagers started flooding Potsdamer Platz. They came from schools around the city, marching in groups of 50 or 100, waving banners and banging drums. "Not one person and not one penny for the Bundeswehr," they chanted. | "I don't want to die for a country that doesn't offer me anything," said Karl, 18, a student at Evangelische Schule Berlin Zentrum in Mitte. "They talk about protecting us while cutting funding for education and culture." | On January 1, Germany's military began sending out questionnaires to people born in 2008 as they turn 18 this year.
(2026-03-08). US-Israel Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots Blanket City in Smoke. truthout.org In the wake of infernos unleashed across portions of Tehran the night before, the people of Iran's capital woke up Sunday to the hideous sight of ominous gray clouds above, choking-levels of smoke, and black raindrops full of toxic oil falling across the city. Critics described "scenes of Armageddon" and characterized the bombings and the destruction they triggered as the latest crimes… |
(2026-03-08). The US empire is nothing more than an illusion they need us to believe. thecanary.co 
The illegal US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Lebanon are showing us once again that the US empire is nothing more than a tightly spun narrative that the rich and powerful need us to believe. Domination and invincibility Over the last few days, Kuwaiti air defence systems accidentally shot down three US Jets. At […] | By
(2026-03-08). It Is Not Okay For Grown Adults To Believe Infantile Fairy Tales About Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It's not okay for grown adults to believe the United States wages wars to promote humanitarian interests and bring freedom and democracy to oppressed populations. | It's not okay for grown adults to believe that US soldiers fight and die to protect their country and its citizens. | It's not okay for grown adults to believe US military interventionism in the middle east has anything to do with women's rights or making life better for women. | It's not okay for grown adults to believe good things come…
(2026-03-08). Briton Russell Takes First Place in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — Briton George Russell (Mercedes) took the lead today in the 2026 Formula One World Championship, winning the Australian Grand Prix, followed by his teammate, Italian Kimi Antonelli. | Russell lived up to expectations and won the season opener with a time of 1: 23: 06.801, followed by Antonelli and Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 2.974 and 15.519 seconds behind, respectively. | "I really loved crossing the finish line, but honestly, thanks to the whole team, because it's taken a long time to get this car ready. And yes, I'm going to start off on a much better footing," the B…
(2026-03-08). First Lady Melania Trump Presiding at the UN Security Council. It's About Children and Education. globalresearch.ca Former British Conservative politician and current pundit Rory Stewart thought it might have been a case of artificial intelligence. Many would have agreed. The US First Lady, Melania Trump, had chanced upon a situation where she was chairing the …
(2026-03-08). Iran was telling the truth — it hit key US missile interceptors in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. thecanary.co 
New satellite images show that Iran was telling the truth about its hits on key missile interceptors in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Of course, the legacy media did not report on the claims until CNN broke the news with new satellite images. The media has attempted to make Iran into […] | By
(2026-03-08). PM Shehbaz to announce austerity plan tomorrow amid global fuel crisis. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would unveil an austerity plan of the government on Monday in view of the prevailing global fuel crisis due to the US/Israel-Iran war, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. | On Friday, the government In a press release, the PMO said the PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting on Sunday and reviewed the austerity plan. | "The meeting was apprised that the final plan regarding austerity and savings will be announced tomorrow…
(2026-03-08). War Diary Day 9: War hits oil, water, and diplomacy. dawn.com War has a way of widening even when some of the actors involved are simultaneously trying to contain it, and the events of the past day in the US-Israel war with Iran offered a striking illustration of this paradox. | The conflict is no longer confined to air strikes and the exchange of missiles and drones between adversaries. It is steadily drawing in the economic lifelines of the region, from oil infrastructure to desalination plants, as a diplomatic effort to end Iranian strikes on its neighbours faltered because of a statement by President Donald Trump and subsequent US and Israeli strikes. | The diplomatic o…
(2026-03-08). Third place, audience choice award for Belarus. BRICS beauty contest results summarized. eng.belta.by Valentina Alekseeva from Russia won the international Miss BRICS contest. Inmaculate Wachera from Bolivia took the second place. Aliya Korotkaya from Belarus took the third place and also got the audience choice award.
(2026-03-08). Three Massive Funds Control A Chunk Of Most Media. popularresistance.org Recently, FAIR (2/3/26) took a look at the owners of the biggest online media outlets. It focused on the controlling owners of those outlets, which are mostly publicly traded corporations. But a lot of the money—about $2 trillion dollars—invested in the top 50 online media outlets in the US is not the controlling owners'. Rather, it is possessed by minority institutional investors that manage assets for others. | Take BlackRock, Inc., for instance. Innovation & Tech Today (7/8/22) called it "the biggest company you've probably never heard of."
(2026-03-08). Organizaciones solidarias con Cuba comienzan jornada de acciones en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu En la jornada se realizarán numerosas acciones contra el cerco económico-energético impuesto por la administración yanqui en su frustrado objetivo durante décadas de doblegar la dignidad del pueblo cubano que resiste las duras condiciones provocadas por esa política imperial junto a una colosal guerra mediática.
(2026-03-08). Gobierno cubano felicita a las mujeres en su día y destaca aportes al país. radiohc.cu 
El Gobierno cubano, encabezado por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó este domingo a las mujeres en ocasión de su Día Internacional, al tiempo que destacó los aportes al desarrollo de la Revolución. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el mandatario apuntó que "la luz de nuestros días tiene mucho de Mujer: sensibilidad, talento y compromiso con la suerte del país". | El homenaje lo acompaña una postal con la imagen de la directora del Laboratorio de Fotovoltaica de la Universidad de La Habana, Lídice Vaillant, quien ha dedi…
(2026-03-08). Cine de Cuba en Festival de Málaga. radiohc.cu 
El destacado actor y realizador cubano Jorge Perugorría presenta este domingo en el Festival de Málaga, 'Neurótica anónima', una historia de amor al cine en medio de una situación crítica en Cuba, al borde de una crisis humanitaria. | La cita del séptimo arte en la bella ciudad andaluza, consolida su propuesta en la 29 edición del evento, con la cinta de Perugorría y la emblemática actriz cubana Mirtha Ibarra, entre sus atractivos. | 'Neurótica anónima' es, por un lado, un mensaje de aliento y al mismo tiempo, casi un milagro con la asfixia económica a la que está sometida la isla caribeña por parte de Estados Un…
(2026-03-08). Alemanes compran gasolina en países vecinos frente a encarecimiento de los combustibles. cubadebate.cu El precio de la gasolina en Alemania ha superado los dos euros, y la gente se ha lanzado a buscar combustible barato en países vecinos, como Polonia y la República Checa, donde un litro es entre 30 y 60 centavos más barato.
(2026-03-08). Activistas se movilizan en Los àÅngeles contra la guerra en Irán. cubadebate.cu Activistas por la paz, contra la guerra y simpatizantes del Eje de la Resistencia protestaron este domingo contra las agresiones y políticas beligerantes de Estados Unidos e Israel contra la República Islámica de Irán, reuniéndose frente al Ayuntamiento de Los àÅngeles, en el estado de California.
(2026-03-08). Activistas se movilizan en Los àÅngeles contra la guerra en Irán. cubadebate.cu Activistas por la paz, contra la guerra y simpatizantes del Eje de la Resistencia protestaron este domingo contra las agresiones y políticas beligerantes de Estados Unidos e Israel contra la República Islámica de Irán, reuniéndose frente al Ayuntamiento de Los àÅngeles, en el estado de California.
(2026-03-08). Irán advierte que responderá a ataques lanzados desde cualquier país. radiohc.cu El presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian afirmó este domingo que su país considera a los Estados vecinos como "hermanos", pero advirtió que responderá si se lanzan ataques contra territorio iraní desde cualquier nación. | El mandatario realizó estas declaraciones durante una visita a un centro de salud, donde señaló que sus palabras del día anterior sobre los países vecinos fueron malinterpretadas, reportó la agencia semioficial Tasnim. | Pezeshkian recordó que en un discurso televisado la víspera expresó disculpas a los Estados vecinos que fueron alcanzados por ataques y anunció la suspensión de esas acciones, s…
(2026-03-08). Irán advierte que responderá a ataques lanzados desde cualquier país. radiohc.cu El presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian afirmó este domingo que su país considera a los Estados vecinos como "hermanos", pero advirtió que responderá si se lanzan ataques contra territorio iraní desde cualquier nación. | El mandatario realizó estas declaraciones durante una visita a un centro de salud, donde señaló que sus palabras del día anterior sobre los países vecinos fueron malinterpretadas, reportó la agencia semioficial Tasnim. | Pezeshkian recordó que en un discurso televisado la víspera expresó disculpas a los Estados vecinos que fueron alcanzados por ataques y anunció la suspensión de esas acciones, s…
(2026-03-08). Sayyed Mojtabá Jameneí es elegido como nuevo Líder Supremo de Irán. cubadebate.cu Sayyed Mojtabá Jameneí, el segundo hijo del ayatolá Alí Jameneí, quien fue asesinado durante el primer día de los masivos bombardeos de Washington y Tel Aviv contra Teherán, ha sido elegido como su sucesor, convirtiéndose en el nuevo líder supremo del país.
(2026-03-08). La más importante tarea del CONBAC. cubadebate.cu Siendo el CONBAC un grupo asesor y la secretaria técnica del Grupo de Dirección del CENASA, nos dimos a la tarea de cumplir la indicación, que siendo esperada y bien acogida dado que fue un objetivo fundacional, era una tarea de alta responsabilidad. Pero antes de entrar en la norma, se imponía elaborar una Política Pública.
(2026-03-08). Lídice Vaillant: Mujer mirando al sol. cubadebate.cu Lídice Vaillant encarna esa posibilidad. Su trayectoria, hecha de perseverancia diaria, trabajo en equipo y visión de futuro, es un reflejo de lo que la ciencia cubana puede alcanzar cuando se nutre de talento, dedicación y la convicción profunda de que la igualdad no es solo un derecho, sino también una condición para el desarrollo.
(2026-03-08). Evocan legado de cineasta cubano Santiago àÅlvarez. radiohc.cu El primer encuentro del Festival Internacional de Documentales 'Santiago àÅlvarez In Memoriam' (Fidsa 2026) evocó este domingo el legado del insigne cineasta cubano en el aniversario 107 de su natalicio. | Considerado por el Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) como uno de los artífices más sobresalientes del cine cubano, àÅlvarez realizó obras emblemáticas como 'Now', 'Ciclón', 'Muerte al invasor' y 'Hanoi, martes 13', esta última proyectada durante el evento de presentación de la nueva edición del festival . | El encuentro, celebrado la víspera en el cine Charles Chaplin, d…
(2026-03-08). Raúl Castro felicita a las cubanas por el Día Internacional de la Mujer. radiohc.cu 
El líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, envió un mensaje de felicitación a las cubanas este 8 de marzo de 2026, Día Internacional de la Mujer. | En el texto, Raúl reconoció la ejemplaridad y entrega de las féminas, así como su aporte permanente a la obra revolucionaria. Fuente: Cubadebate…
(2026-03-08). Raúl Castro felicita a las cubanas por el Día Internacional de la Mujer. radiohc.cu El líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, envió un mensaje de felicitación a las cubanas este 8 de marzo de 2026, Día Internacional de la Mujer. | En el texto, Raúl reconoció la ejemplaridad y entrega de las féminas, así como su aporte permanente a la obra revolucionaria. Fuente: Cubadebate…
(2026-03-08). La más importante tarea del CONBAC. cubadebate.cu Siendo el CONBAC un grupo asesor y la secretaria técnica del Grupo de Dirección del CENASA, nos dimos a la tarea de cumplir la indicación, que siendo esperada y bien acogida dado que fue un objetivo fundacional, era una tarea de alta responsabilidad. Pero antes de entrar en la norma, se imponía elaborar una Política Pública.
(2026-03-08). Fratelli d'Italia, all'armi! strategic-culture.su Giorgia Meloni ha dichiarato il 5 marzo che l'Italia intende fornire assistenza nel campo della difesa aerea ai paesi del Golfo Persico dopo i recenti attacchi missilistici dell'Iran nella regione. | Segue nostro Su una cosa non si erano sbagliati gli oppositori della Meloni ai tempi delle cosiddette elezioni: ella ci avrebbe riportati in guerra. Se già non bastavano la mefistofeliche mosse del drago sputafuoco della finanza transnaziona…
(2026-03-08). A barbárie que nos governa … e triunfa. strategic-culture.su O imperialismo-sionismo avanàßa e dá xeque | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Depois da rábula da Gronelândia, do rapto e…
(2026-03-08). Honouring Gaza's women who refused to let the world look away. aljazeera.com Women journalists in Gaza have paid a heavy price for refusing to stay silent and continuing to expose Israel's crimes.
(2026-03-08). How targeting of desalination plants could disrupt water supply in the Gulf. aljazeera.com The military targeting of desalination plants poses a huge risk to water security in the water-scarce Gulf region.
(2026-03-08). Israeli settlers kill two Palestinians in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Two Palestinians shot in the head by Israeli settler, a third dies from inhaling tear gas used by Israeli soldiers.
(2026-03-08). Smoke rises over Beirut after Israeli strike on Raouche building. aljazeera.com Smoke rose over Beirut after an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada Hotel building in the Raouche district.
(2026-03-08). Why international law is still the world's best defence. aljazeera.com Should we permit the foundations of international law to erode, the world would slip once more into anarchy and chaos.
(2026-03-08). Pope Leo urges dialogue amid Middle East war. aljazeera.com Pope Leo urged dialogue and an end to the violence in the Middle East as tensions escalate in the region.
(2026-03-08). 'Gulf countries may question US capability to protect them'. aljazeera.com 'This war has not been thought through'
(2026-03-09). US military opens environmental review for expanded Marianas training footprint. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent The United States military has begun the formal environmental review process for the continuation of large-scale training and testing activities in waters around the Northern Mariana Islands and on Farallon de Medinilla. The Department of the Navy, including the US Navy and Marine Corps,…
(2026-03-09). Hainan FTP stimulates investment and tourism. ecns.cn Hainan will continue advancing institutional reform and strive to establish itself as a crucial gateway for China's high-level opening-up in the new era, provincial officials and experts said.
(2026-03-09). China's national legislature holds second plenary meeting. ecns.cn The second plenary meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 9, 2026.
(2026-03-09). China remains among world's safest countries as public security continues to improve: work report. ecns.cn China's public security situation continued to improve in 2025, with the country remaining one of the safest in the world, according to a work report from the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-03-09). EconoScope | Three stories sketch China's people-centered economic development. ecns.cn Head of China's National Development and Reform Commission Zheng Shanjie shared three stories about a drone delivering takeaway, robots performing on the Spring Festival Gala stage and trains traveling across the country during Friday's National People's Congress in Beijing, illustrating a people-centered picture of China's economic development.
(2026-03-09). China pushes to build 'birth-friendly society' in 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn China is stepping up efforts to build a "birth-friendly society" during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026—2030). Childcare subsidies introduced last year have already benefited more than 33 million families.
(2026-03-09). China to punish extraterritorial crimes targeting its citizens: top court. ecns.cn China will severely punish crimes committed overseas that target Chinese citizens, according to a work report released Monday by the Supreme People's Court.
(2026-03-09). China maintains zero tolerance to crimes against minors. ecns.cn China's judiciary has taken a zero-tolerance approach to crimes against minors, said a work report of the Supreme People's Court.
(2026-03-09). U.S. forces strike alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 6. ecns.cn The U.S. forces on Sunday struck an alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing six males, the U.S. Southern Command said on X.
(2026-03-09). China steps up judicial efforts to fight corruption. ecns.cn Chinese courts concluded 36,000 cases involving duty-related crimes such as corruption and bribery in 2025, up 22.4 percent year on year, the Supreme People's Court said Monday in its work report.
(2026-03-09). China sees decrease in violent crime cases, reports top court. ecns.cn China experienced a decrease in criminal cases last year, thanks to a sustained and intensified crackdown on offenses, according to an annual work report from the country's top court released on Monday.
(2026-03-09). Custody of 997 unfit parents revoked: work report. ecns.cn China's courts have strengthened coordinated efforts to protect minors, revoking the guardianship of 997 parents deemed unfit, according to the Supreme People's Court's work report submitted to the ongoing fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress on Monday for review on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-03-09). City banks on foreign trade to aid growth. ecns.cn Chongqing, the economic hub of western China, has pledged to make greater use of its well-connected transport network to boost imports and exports, including its fast-growing new energy vehicle sector.
(2026-03-09). Israel says Iran launches new missile attack, air defenses activated. ecns.cn The Israeli military said early Monday that Iran launched a new missile attack, activating the country's air defense systems in response.
(2026-03-09). China's top legislature supports reform, development through high-quality legislation. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, served and supported reform and development through high-quality legislation in the past year, according to a report.
(2026-03-09). Global voices: China serves as a stabilizing force in turbulent world | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn Facing a world marked by transformation and turmoil, where wars and conflicts keep raging, how has China played an important role and remained committed to regional peace, stability and prosperity? Let's head to Chang'an Avenue and hear what Chinese and foreign passersby have to say.
(2026-03-09). China to advance formulation of law on combating cross-border corruption. ecns.cn China will make a law on combating cross-border corruption to advance the national anti-corruption legislation, according to a work ‚Å report released on Monday.
(2026-03-09). China severely punishes 'Taiwan independence' separatists. ecns.cn China severely punished diehard separatists seeking "Taiwan independence" in 2025 in an effort to safeguard national security, the Supreme People's Court said Monday in its work report.
(2026-03-09). China's foreign-related case rulings jump. ecns.cn Chinese courts concluded around 159,000 foreign-related cases in the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), up 66 percent from the previous five years, showed a work report of the Supreme People's Court on Monday.
(2026-03-09). Aircraft engine maker targets breakthroughs. ecns.cn Aero Engine Corp of China, the nation's leading maker of aircraft engines, will continue tapping the general aviation market this year, planning to advance certification and flight tests for several new products, according to a senior expert.
(2026-03-09). China's top political advisory body holds 3rd plenary meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, held the third plenary meeting of the ongoing annual session on Sunday.
(2026-03-09). Hezbollah says fighting Israeli forces who landed in east Lebanon. ecns.cn Hezbollah said on Monday it was engaging Israeli forces who landed in eastern Lebanon by helicopter across the Syrian border, the second such operation since the outbreak of the latest conflict with Israel.
(2026-03-09). Charting a course for China's growth with new quality productive forces. ecns.cn As China's annual "two sessions" get underway, "new quality productive forces," a signature concept proposed by President Xi Jinping, has emerged as a key theme set to shape the nation's future economic development.
(2026-03-09). Construction of Jiaozhou Bay undersea tunnel underway. ecns.cn The second undersea tunnel of Jiaozhou Bay in Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province is underway on March 8, 2026. The tunnel is the world's largest undersea tunnel in terms of construction scale, the longest of its kind, and among the most technically challenging.
(2026-03-09). 10 big things about China you should not miss (March 1 – March 7). ecns.cn
(2026-03-08). Comicomment: Peace through military force? A dead end. ecns.cn The United States and Israel last Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts. Although the White House released an image claiming it was building a path to "peace through strength," such rhetoric is little more than a familiar justification for power politics and hegemonic ambition.
(2026-03-08). Xi attends meeting of military delegation at annual legislative session. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force at the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 7.
(2026-03-08). Traditional charm unlocks new impetus. ecns.cn When Lyu Yan arrived in Beijing for this year's national legislative session, her suitcase carried more than personal belongings.
(2026-03-07). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets press on foreign policy, ties. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a press conference in Beijing on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
(2026-03-08). The road to war: U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian school must be answered. ecns.cn The joint military strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran in recent days have triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East and resulted in a tragic humanitarian disaster.
(2026-03-08). China Q&A ÔΩú Writing new history by taking advantage of 5G technology, China's Xizang breaks free from Western narrative. ecns.cn The 2026 national "two sessions" is currently underway, with the development of different ethnic groups being one of key focuses for many deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Meanwhile, it has also attracted the international attention.
(2026-03-08). Nuclear power eyed as backbone for surging energy needs of smart tech. ecns.cn Nuclear power has a vital role to play in satisfying the skyrocketing electricity demands of the artificial intelligence sector, and should serve as the reliable, zero-carbon backbone for the nation's rapidly expanding computing infrastructure.
(2026-03-08). Numbers of Two Sessions: Top legislature holds news conference on the economy. ecns.cn The Press Center for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress holds a news conference on the economy at the Media Center's Press Conference Hall on Friday. Here are some of the highlights.
(2026-03-08). China's cultural heritage goes global, captivating the world | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn "Two sessions" are ongoing. We are listening. As lawmakers and political advisors gather in Beijing, intangible cultural heritage and the global reach of Chinese culture are once again high on the agenda.
(2026-03-08). Equipment makers eye US data centers. ecns.cn The rapid expansion of US data center construction is creating new opportunities for Chinese heavy equipment manufacturers, and they arrived at North America's largest construction trade show to demonstrate how their portfolios are positioned to meet this growing demand.
(2026-03-07). Happy Women's Day and Tashi Delek! ecns.cn Pema Tso is a deputy to the National People's Congress from the Xizang Autonomous Region, hails from Nagqu in northern Xizang. As International Women's Day approaches in 2026, she shared her unique memory through the lens.
(2026-03-08). World's highest bridge elevates tourism. ecns.cn Guizhou province's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the highest in the world, has significantly boosted tourism beyond expectations, deputies to the 14th National People's Congress said on Friday.
(2026-03-08). Shanghai to further ramp up investment climate. ecns.cn Shanghai will take greater efforts to make its business environment and government services better, which is conducive to building more wholesome industrial chains, said officials and company executives.
(2026-03-08). China-Laos Railway steps up simplified customs clearance procedures. ecns.cn China-Laos Railway is accelerating the implementation of simplified customs clearance procedures for passengers to better facilitate bilateral exchanges, Yang Chengxin, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress and mayor of Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, said.
(2026-03-09). Israel's Descent Into Madness: MJ Rosenberg on Gideon Levy's Warning. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In his latest Substack column, longtime analyst and former Hill staffer MJ Rosenberg turns his attention to a chilling new reality inside Israel—one captured with brutal clarity by Gideon Levy in Haaretz. Rosenberg argues that the crisis now gripping Israel is not simply a matter of extremist leadership but of a society that …
(2026-03-08). Jewish-Arab group raises funds for bomb shelters in Bedouin towns in south. haaretz.com While Bedouin communities have one shelter per 50,000 residents, a nearby Jewish Israeli city has one per 270; Arab-Jewish group Standing Together launches a shelter fundraiser: 'Israel started the war with Iran without thinking about those who can't protect themselves,' an activist says…
(2026-03-08). Rescue flights to Israeli citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates to resume. haaretz.com Repatriation flights were put on hold following an Iranian drone strike at Dubai International Airport on Saturday…
(2026-03-08). Israeli satire show touches a nerve with from Khamenei on democratic backsliding. haaretz.com The satirical monologue imagines Khamenei recalling how Iran abandoned liberalism for religious rule, sparking debate in Israel over whether the sketch was a divisive attack on Jewish tradition or a warning about the country under Netanyahu's far-right government…
(2026-03-08). Amid military success, Israel and U.S. still get Iranians to rise up against the regime. haaretz.com Israeli defense officials believe achieving the war's goals will take another 4-6 weeks, and even then, the collapse of the Iranian regime won't be certain, as about half of the 50 senior regime figures who were targets for assassination have been killed…
(2026-03-09). The Fatigue of Outrage: Measuring the Erosion of Collective Conscience Amidst Global Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu In the dawn of March 2026, the security architecture of the Middle East reached a nadir as the kinetic escalation between Israel and Iran, compounded by United States strategic intervention, intensified to unprecedented levels. Theoretically, a direct confrontation of this magnitude should have triggered a seismic shift in global public opinion and mobilized collective security …
(2026-03-09). Hardliner Ascends: Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Power as Iran War Sends Oil Soaring. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran on Monday named cleric Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the opening phase of the ongoing U.S.—Israeli strikes against Iran. The decision, announced shortly after midnight in Tehran, signals the consolidation of hardline authority within the Islamic Republic at a moment of intense …
(2026-03-09). How Staying Passive on Iran Could Impact Russia and China. moderndiplomacy.eu Middle Eastern crises seldom stay localized. They frequently go well beyond the battlefield in terms of politics, strategy, and psychology. Officials in Beijing, Moscow, Taipei, and Kyiv will be keeping a tight eye on events surrounding Iran today, in addition to those in Tehran, Washington, and Tel Aviv. Power perceptions are shaped by situations like …
(2026-03-09). Dollar Surges as War-Fuelled Oil Spike Rattles Global Markets. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. dollar surged on Monday as investors rushed toward safe-haven assets amid fears that the escalating Middle East conflict could trigger a prolonged disruption to global energy supplies. The rally came as oil prices briefly approached $120 per barrel, raising concerns that the war could severely damage global growth while reigniting inflation pressures. The …
(2026-03-09). War Shock Forces Global Central Banks to Rethink Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu The escalating conflict in the Middle East is forcing central banks around the world to reassess their monetary policy strategies as soaring energy prices threaten to reignite inflation while simultaneously slowing global growth. The surge in oil prices, driven by fears of supply disruptions linked to the widening Iran conflict, has created a difficult policy …
(2026-03-09). They Manufactured the Silence. We Called It Consensus. moderndiplomacy.eu The international community has a structural problem in reading conflicts: it treats silence as neutrality, when in fact silence is a manufactured condition. When international monitors report the absence of civil protests or testimonies from conflict zones, they are not documenting consensus; they are documenting the success of propaganda operations. This article argues that conflicting …
(2026-03-09). Saudi Arabia Draws a Red Line. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia's interception of missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh should not be treated as another passing headline. It is a warning that the Gulf is now operating in a far more dangerous climate than the one regional leader hoped to preserve after years of careful diplomacy. The latest AP account, a …
(2026-03-08). Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com 
An Israeli air strike killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza City on Sunday, local health officials said, the deadliest incident in Medics said the two people were travelling in a car near Al-Azhar University in western Gaza City. Their identities were not immediately clear. Several other people in the area were wounded in the strike, the health officials added. | Such attacks have declined since the start of the U.S.-Isr…
(2026-03-09). Ramadan's communal iftars offer healing and solidarity in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-03-08). Gaza's poetry bears witness to the world's silence. newarab.com 
There is a gifted young Gazan poet and translator named Mohammed Abu Lebda. Still in his twenties, he first reached out to me around two years ago and, since then, has continued to send fragments from his shattered world. | One evening, through WhatsApp, he shared videos of the ruins where his home once stood. A bomb had destroyed the house beside his family's, forcing them to flee. Watching the images, I could hardly breathe. | After hearing Mohammed's voice and witnessing the hardship surrounding him, I felt obliged to tell his story. Each day brought a new fear. Like so many others, he had lost his shelter and…
(2026-03-09). Tehran's Golestan Palace artefacts moved to secure storage. newarab.com 
When The strike occurred within the site's UNESCO-designated buffer zone, intended to shield the monument from such risks. | "After the recent escalation, the objects inside the palace were already in secu…
(2026-03-09). Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader. newarab.com 
The council said the decision was taken during an extraordinary session after extensive consultations and legal deliberations. | It confirmed that members had voted "by an overwhelming majority during today's extraordinary session to appoint Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei as the third leader of…
(2026-03-09). US-Israel war on Iran is creating a growing number of amputees. newarab.com 
(2026-03-09). Israel, US preparing for the Iran war to last at least a month. newarab.com 
Israel is preparing for weeks of continued A senior Israeli general staff officer On Sunday evening, Isra…
(2026-03-09). Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader as Israel strikes Iran. newarab.com 
Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Iranian state media said the Assembly of Experts, Tehran's top clerical body, did not hesitate in choosing a new leader despite "the brutal aggression of the criminal America and the evil Zionist regime", then showed a missile ready for launch bearing the slogan "At your command, Sayyid Mojtaba".
(2026-03-09). Global oil prices soar on Day 10 of US-Israel war on Iran. newarab.com 
Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its supreme leader with a new barrage of missiles against Israel and the Gulf states on Monday, as As Iran entered its new era – and the conflict its 10th day – world oil prices soared, Saudi Arabia battled drones targeting oil fields and Bahrain's state energy company warned after a missile strike that it may be unable to fulfil export contracts. | Finance ministers from the G7 group of rich countries were due to meet on the…
(2026-03-08). Iran's Pezeshkian backtracks on apology after hardline backlash. newarab.com 
On Saturday, Pezeshkian issued a televised apology to regional states targeted by Iranian attacks over the past week, adding that Tehran had decided not to hit neighbouring countries unless assaults originated from their territory. | Despite this, <...
(2026-03-08). Strikes on Iranian opposition groups in Iraq's Kurdistan. newarab.com 
Several strikes hit Kurdish Iranian militants in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on Saturday, officials from the exiled groups told AFP. | Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Saturday morning they had targeted "separatist groups" in Iraq's Kurdistan, as the war against Israel and the United States entered its second week. | The autonomous region hosts camps and rear bases operated by several Iranian Kurdish militant groups that have repeatedly come under Iranian fire since the war began. | On Saturday morning, an official from an exiled opposition group told AFP that drones had struck positions belonging to th…
(2026-03-08). US, Israel discuss operation to secure Iran's enriched uranium. newarab.com 
The Preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon has been one of US officials view Iran's roughly 450 kilograms of…
(2026-03-08). Toxic smoke, rain over Tehran after Israel strikes oil depots. newarab.com 
Thick black smoke from Israel bombed at least four oil depots in and around Tehran late Saturday night, sending dense plumes of smoke into the air that turned the sky into "dark black clouds", according to Iranian reports. | The Iranian Red Crescent Society warned that the fires had released hazardous chemic…
(2026-03-08). Egyptian pound hits record low as Mideast war roils markets. newarab.com 
Egypt's currency fell to a record low, trading at over 52 to the US dollar on Sunday, as the economic fallout of the war in the Middle East hits the region's most populous country. | The President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi last week warned that the country…
(2026-03-08). Three Indonesian crew missing after UAE tugboat sinks in Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Three Indonesian crew members are missing after the United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat Mussafah 2 sank in the There have been numerous attacks on ships navigating the strait since the The Mussafah 2 had seven crew members from Indonesia, India and the Philippines, the ministry said, adding that four survived and three others, all Indo…
(2026-03-08). US embassy in Iraq targeted as airstrikes hit militia base. newarab.com 
(2026-03-08). Israel massacres scores of people in south Lebanon airstrikes. newarab.com 
Israeli warplanes killed scores of people in The Lebanese National News Agency reported that Israeli aircraft targeted a three-storey building in Seir al-Gharbiya on Sunday morning, totally destroying it and killing 19 people, most of them women and children. | Previous Israeli strikes in the early hours of Sunday morning killed eight people and injured four others…
(2026-03-08). Hospitals in Beirut suburbs brace for Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
Hospitals in Medical institutions in the area continue to operate despite security risks, logistical pressures and fears that the Israeli assault could expand. | In recent days, evacuation warnings were issued to Al-Sahel Hospital and Bahman Hospital as Israeli strikes int…
(2026-03-08). Israeli settlers kill three Palestinians in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers killed three Palestinians in the Three residents of Abu Falah, a village northeast of Ramallah, were killed after The Palestinian health ministry said in a st…
(2026-03-09). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-09). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-09). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-09). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-09). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-09). 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.
(2026-03-09). 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.
(2026-03-09). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-09). Loony bin rationales: the continuing war on Iran. onlineopinion.com.au From 'imminent threat' to 'Israel would strike anyway': the story keeps shifting.
(2026-03-09). AI and the failure of economics. onlineopinion.com.au AI will impact our unemployment level, but we gauge our inflation from unemployment, so what effect will it have on central banks?
(2026-03-09). Is Ukraine peace toast, now that the Middle East is on fire? responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump came into office promising to end wars, but last week, he instead started a new one, when he ordered what the White House is calling a "
(2026-03-09). Despite ban, pernicious military 'earmarks' are back in the billions. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-03-09). Today's 'Arrogance of Power' meets the ghost of J. William Fulbright. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-03-09). Trump's Iran Gambit: Did It Create a More Dangerous Supreme Leader? thinktank.pk The sudden death of Iran's long-time Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the escalating U.S.—Israel war with Iran has triggered one of the most consequential leadership transitions in the Middle East in decades. Within days of the strike that killed him, Iran's clerical establishment moved quickly to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader's son, as …
(2026-03-09). As Middle East Tensions Rise, Russia Steps Up Its War in Ukraine. thinktank.pk The war in Ukraine has entered a new phase as Russia intensifies missile and drone attacks while global attention shifts toward the rapidly escalating crisis in the Middle East. In early March 2026, Moscow launched a large-scale overnight assault involving missiles and more than 100 drones, targeting Ukraine's transport infrastructure and major cities. Russia's Latest …
(2026-03-09). How Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Food Supply Chains. thinktank.pk When geopolitical tensions flare in the Middle East, global markets instinctively check the price of crude oil. However, a deeper, more insidious risk lurks beneath the surface of the potential Iran conflict: the stability of the global food system. While headlines focus on energy, the agricultural sector faces a "silent calorie conflict." Iran's Role in …
(2026-03-08). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-08). Brit awards and Baftas: Criticising genocide and the rise of the far-right and being censored for it. wsws.org Viewers complained at the censorship on social media, with one commenting, "I've never known the Brits bleep out so much stuff."
(2026-03-09). SEP/IYSSE public meeting in Colombo: Stop the US-Israeli war against Iran! wsws.org Speakers will discuss the causes of the war, its global implications, the historical and theoretical issues involved, and above all the necessity of the working class politically intervening to stop it.
(2026-03-09). Iranian in New Zealand speaks out against pro-war propaganda and intimidation. wsws.org Bahram, who escaped Iran as a refugee in the 1980s, denounced the media and government narratives that sought to legitimise the US and Israeli bombings while elevating supporters of Reza Pahlavi, heir to the US-backed monarchy overthrown in 1979.
(2026-03-09). Students defy right-wing death threats to protest ICE in Battle Creek, Michigan. wsws.org Students at Lakeview High School in Battle Creek proceeded with a walkout and demonstration against ICE attacks on immigrants in the area in the face of a fascist threat of violence.
(2026-03-09). Watch: Stop the imperialist war against Iran! Oppose the Albanese government's complicity! wsws.org "The Socialist Equality Party in Australia unequivocally condemns the imperialist war of aggression being waged against Iran."