(2026-03-28). Signs To 'US War Crimes Base' Appear In Fairford, Gloucestershire. popularresistance.org In March 2026, Declassified UK reported that B-52H and B-1B warplanes were seen flying from RAF Fairford to bomb Iran. ‚Å£Keir Starmer had initially refused use of the base in February, except for "defensive" purposes. But as with the Gaza genocide, the word "defensive" has been stretched beyond all meaning. | With the UK government continuing to exploit every possible loophole to excuse its complicity in war crimes, guerrilla campaigners have chosen to cut through the noise. The signs appeared along access roads on 26 March.
(2026-03-28). Thursday 4/2: Webinar: Genocide in International Law and Its Application to Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/reg-O3J……
(2026-03-28). Iranian resistance rejects the U.S. oil empire : WW commentary. workers.org 
Iranian resistance to the U.S-Israeli war is exposing the galaxy of U.S. imperialist states and installations in West Asia. This headlong and unprovoked military attack by the U.S. and Israel against a resistant Iran exposes the totality of state, oil and military interests involved in the exploitation and genocide of . . . |
(2026-03-28). Saturday 4/18: End the Medical Apartheid in Israeli Prisons! Free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! Free Them All! indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5wfGfiVZSCqA……
(2026-03-28). Torture and physical abuse of children in Gaza declared war crimes. mronline.org 
The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which began October 2023, has claimed the lives of more than 73,600 Palestinians and about 1,195 Israelis.
(2026-03-28). Gaza: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the West? indybay.org There will be no more life in the Gaza Strip: no more houses, schools, or hospitals rebuilt, because Israel cannot tolerate the memory of what it did. Equally brutal are the censorship and silence in the face of terror. Is there any redemption as long as Zionism exists?>
(2026-03-28). Palestina: Continuidad de las masacres y el terrorismo institucionalizado sionista. indybay.org Palestina: Continuidad de las masacres y el terrorismo institucionalizado sionista // Gaza: øHay luz al final del túnel para Occidente?>
(2026-03-28). 'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd before speaking at the FII PRIORITY Summit at the Faena Hotel on March 27, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida, US. — AFPTrump reiterates claims Tehran ready to make deal.Talks ongoing to negotiate end to month-long war: Trump."Tehran's…
(2026-03-28). Trump's new claim: They wanted me to be Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com In another seemingly bizarre claim, US President Donald Trump Wednesday March 25, 2026 said the 'Iranian leadership' with whom his administration is in talks proposed to even making him the New Supreme Leader of the country.
(2026-03-28). 'Cuba is next': Trump hints at future target, raises stakes after Iran, Venezuela moves. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump smiles as he delivers remarks at the Future Investment Initiative Institute's summit at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Florida, US, March 27, 2026. — ReutersTrump suggests Cuba nearing collapse amid economic crisis.Says US opens talks with Cuban leaders to…
(2026-03-28). Iran's president tells PM Shehbaz trust needed for talks to end Middle East conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that trust is needed to facilitate talks and mediation on the conflict in ‚Å the Middle East, the prime minister's office said on Saturday. | It said Pezeshkian had praised Pakistan's diplomatic efforts and that the two leaders had discussed hostilities ‚Å in the region and efforts to end the conflict during a call …
(2026-03-28). US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Friday he believed Iran would hold talks with Washington "this week" as the US-Israeli war against Tehran entered its second month. | The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched air strikes across Iran, killing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sending shock waves across the globe.
(2026-03-28). Trump's War Gambit: Struggling to End the Middle East Conflict. devdiscourse.com With global energy prices soaring, Donald Trump confronts challenging options after a month of conflict with Iran. He must decide between negotiating a flawed deal or escalating militarily, risking a prolonged crisis that could overshadow his presidency. Despite diplomatic efforts, the conflict with a defiant Iran continues to impact the global economy.
(2026-03-28). The Most Dangerous Country. scheerpost.com From 2003 to 2026 and Beyond David Bromwich for Tom Dispatch The joint US-Israeli killing of Iranian leaders on February 28th marked the second time in a year that the United States had used negotiations as a decoy for a surprise attack. On the pattern of Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939, our own invasion …
(2026-03-28). Iran expands wave-84 strikes to US targets in Saudi Arabia, warns Israel | IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran has escalated its offensive with the 84th wave of strikes under "Operation True Promise," targeting U.S. assets in Saudi Arabia and issuing fresh threats against Israeli infrastructure. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps mocked Donald Trump's peace push while claiming hits on logistics and refueling assets at Prince Sultan Air Base. With warnings of tit-for-tat strikes on Israel's steel industry, the conflict is rapidly widening across military and economic targets.
(2026-03-28). Bank of America agrees to pay $72.5 million to settle Epstein accusers' lawsuit. tribune.com.pk 
Bank of America agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records showed on Friday. | Lawyers for the bank and the women had told Manhattan-based US District Judge Jed Rakoff this month they had reached a "settlement in principle," but the terms of the deal were not disclosed at the time. | "While we stand by our prior statements made in the filings in this case, including that Bank of America did not facilitate sex trafficking crimes, this resolution allows us to put this matter behind us and provide…
(2026-03-28). Bank of America to pay US$72.5 million to settle Epstein sex-trafficking lawsuit. scmp.com Bank of America has agreed to pay US$72.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the bank facilitated a sex-trafficking ring orchestrated by Jeffrey Epstein, court documents showed on Friday. | Bank of America said separately that while it continued to deny supporting Epstein's crimes, "this resolution allows us to put this matter behind us and provides further closure for the plaintiffs".
(2026-03-28). Bank of America agrees to pay $72.5m to settle Epstein sex-trafficking suit. geo.tv 
US financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry, March 28, 2017, and obtained by Reuters July 10, 2019. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a…
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel: US Anger is Result of Failure to Control Cuba. orinocotribune.com On Friday, US President Donald Trump stated that following the Pentagon's attacks on Venezuela and Iran, "Cuba is next" on the list. | "Sometimes you have to use force, and Cuba is next," Trump said during a speech for the Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami, Florida. During his address, he ironically requested that the media "please" ignore the statement. | The US president recalled his recent deployment of the US Army, specifically the elite Pentagon unit Delta Force, to bomb the Venezuelan capital and kidnap President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Deputy Cilia Flores, in January. This followed months o…
(2026-03-28). Venezuelan leftist: 'Recuperating sovereignty and control over our resources is essential'. links.org.au 
Luis Fernando Marquez discusses recent developments in Venezuela, the people's reactions and challenges for the left.
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel: US Anger is Result of Failure to Control Cuba. orinocotribune.com On Friday, US President Donald Trump stated that following the Pentagon's attacks on Venezuela and Iran, "Cuba is next" on the list. | "Sometimes you have to use force, and Cuba is next," Trump said during a speech for the Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami, Florida. During his address, he ironically requested that the media "please" ignore the statement. | The US president recalled his recent deployment of the US Army, specifically the elite Pentagon unit Delta Force, to bomb the Venezuelan capital and kidnap President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Deputy Cilia Flores, in January. This followed months o…
(2026-03-28). Protests in Venezuela and US Demand Freedom for Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. orinocotribune.com 
Simultaneous marches were held in Caracas and New York on Thursday, March 26, demanding the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady and National Assembly Deputy Cilia Flores, who are being illegally held captive in the United States. In New York City and Plaza Bolívar in Caracas, hundreds of banners flew with a single slogan, "Free the Venezuelan presidential couple." | On Thursday, during the presidential couple's second hearing, people from different nationalities gathered near the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. There, with banners in hand, protesters c…
(2026-03-28). Trump uses Saudi event to tout Iran war gains, push Riyadh on Abraham accords. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump used his Miami speech at a Saudi sovereign wealth fund event to boast about US progress in the four‚Äëweek‚Äëold war with Iran, mock Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, and press Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords while warning Gulf states about past Iranian threats. He publicly urged Saudi Public Investment Fund governor Yasir Al‚ÄëRumayyan to "go back and explain" that "it's time now" for Riyadh to enter the Abraham Accords, saying he wants Saudi Arabia to "finally" join. Trump also told Gulf leaders that without US action, Iran wou…
(2026-03-28). The Next Financial Shock To Come From Trump's War With Iran. popularresistance.org Let's set the scene. The U.S. government is staring down a projected $1.9 trillion deficit for this fiscal year, with the total national debt now pushing $39 trillion. Simultaneously, the expanding war in Iran and the subsequent crisis in the Strait of Hormuz have fractured global energy supply chains, driving Brent crude to $119 a barrel and sparking a massive inflationary shock. By any standard metric of sovereign risk, a state that is rapidly accelerating its debt issuance while engaging in a war of choice that is throttling the worldwide supply of oil should be facing the possibility of having its bonds repri…
(2026-03-28). Rallies planned in thousands of US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of rallies are expected across the United States on Saturday in the latest "No Kings" protest against the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration. | Organisers say that more than 3,200 events are planned in all 50 states for what they hope could be the largest single-day nonviolent protest in US history. The two previous No Kings events attracted millions of participants. | Read: Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump' | Flagship rallies will take place in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Minnesota's Twin Cities, but two-thirds of participants are expected from…
(2026-03-28). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.
(2026-03-28). Iran permits 2 Pakistani cargo ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has permitted two Pakistani cargo ships to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, sources in the Ministry of Maritime Affairs confirmed on Saturday. | The vessels, Multan and P-Akili, which were previously held after Iranian forces took control of the strait — a key global oil supply route — have now crossed and are en route to Karachi. They are expected to dock at Karachi port on March 31, a source familiar with the matter said. | Multan is a general cargo ship, while P-Akili is carrying over 80 million litres of crude oil. Sources added that Iranian authorities not only allowed the vessels to…
(2026-03-28). US weighs escalation as Iran's strikes wound hundreds of American troops. hindustantimes.com U.S. forces are facing mounting casualties as Iran intensifies drone and missile strikes across the Middle East, with over 300 American troops reportedly wounded amid the escalating conflict. Despite the toll, Donald Trump is weighing military options—including a potential ground invasion—even as Tehran rejects ceasefire terms and continues retaliation through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. With rising losses and regional threats expanding, the war risks entering a far more dangerous phase.
(2026-03-28). Iranian president urges countries not to allow 'enemies to run the war' from their territories. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday urged regional countries not to allow "enemies to run the war" from their territories if they "want development and security". | "We have said many times that Iran doesn't carry out preemptive attacks, but we will retaliate strongly if our infrastructure or economic centres are targeted," Pezeshkian wrote on X. | We have said many times that Iran doesn't carry out preemptive attacks, but we will retaliate strongly if our infrastructure or economic centers are targeted. | To the countries of the region: | If you want development and security, don't let our enemies…
(2026-03-28). Crucial Dynamics: Houthis Amidst U.S.-Israeli Tensions. devdiscourse.com Tensions in the Middle East intensified as a missile was launched from Yemen for the first time in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, said Israel's military on Saturday.
(2026-03-28). Middle East Tensions: U.S. and Israel Drive Conflict's Escalation. devdiscourse.com A missile launched from Yemen has heightened tensions in the Middle East, marking the first such event since the war involving Iran began. The conflict, which has drawn in U.S. and Israeli forces, has led to widespread instability, impacting global energy supplies and threatening further inflation.
(2026-03-28). Trump's Iran adventure: Miscalculation of the century. mronline.org 
Last year, in July, the United States and Israel bombarded Iran's nuclear energy and nuclear research facilities over 12 days.
(2026-03-28). Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian FMs to visit Islamabad as Pakistan steps up Iran war mediation. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt, will visit Islamabad from March 29 to 30, on the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, in a bid to de-escalate tensions in the region amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. | üîäPR No.7Ô∏è‚É£7Ô∏è‚É£/2Ô∏è‚É£0Ô∏è‚É£2Ô∏è‚É£6Ô∏è‚É£ | Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, T…
(2026-03-28). Rania Khalek: Resistance And The Fight For The Global South. popularresistance.org From the frontlines of media to the heart of geopolitical analysis, Rania Khalek brings clarity to the crises shaping our world. In these three must-watch videos, she exposes the realities of imperial aggression, regional resistance, and global economic upheaval. First, she confronts Piers Morgan with the powerful perspective of a Lebanese journalist facing the threat of Israeli expansion. Next, she sits down with Iranian scholar Mohammad Marandi to explore Tehran's stance against U.S. pressure and the risks of escalation. Finally, she speaks with Marxist economist Prabhat Patnaik on how this conflict reverberate…
(2026-03-28). Does The Tail Wag The Dog? How Both Sides Are Missing The Bigger Picture. scheerpost.com Binary thinking in the argument over whether the US or Israel is driving the illegal war on Iran obscures far more than it illuminates. The truth is the dog and the tail are wagging each other Jonathan Cook Substack The joint US-Israeli war on Iran has thrust back into the spotlight a divisive debate about …
(2026-03-28). How the US Became an International Serial Killer. scheerpost.com Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies For decades, the United States moved from covert assassination plots to openly embracing assassination or "targeted killing" as policy. Now, in its war with Iran, that evolution is reaching its most dangerous phase. On March 17th and 18th, the United States and Israel assassinated three senior Iranian government officials in …
(2026-03-28). Israel army near collapse? Netanyahu eyes draft extension as Mojtaba prepares 1 million strong force. hindustantimes.com Israel faces a mounting manpower crunch as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers extending mandatory military service to sustain multi-front operations. The Israel Defense Forces is reportedly short of thousands of troops, with warnings from Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about operational strain. Meanwhile, Iran signals escalation, claiming a "1-million strong" regional force and openly challenging Donald Trump amid rising tensions and troop deployments in the Middle East.
(2026-03-28). Iranian expert: In Wartime, the Domestic Political Atmosphere Moves Toward Convergence. uwidata.com 
By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran The recent war between Iran on the one hand and the United States and Israel on the other is not merely a military confrontation at the regional level. It is also an event that has carried significant consequences for Iran's domestic politics and the orientation of its foreign …
(2026-03-28). Vilnius vs. Madrid: U.S.-Iran war draws new lines dividing European nations. strategic-culture.su In the EU's initial response to the US-Israeli strikes, Kaja Kallas read the agreed wording calling of "maximum restraint, protection of civilians, full respect of international law". The question of the war's legality has laid bare a union roughly split into three camps — one applauding Washington, one hedging, one condemning…
(2026-03-28). Iran shifts from barrages to fewer, more precise long‚Äërange missile strikes. hindustantimes.com Iran's missile strategy is evolving as surviving long-range systems, launched from hardened bases in eastern Iran, are proving harder to neutralize and increasingly effective. Despite heavy strikes by the United States and Israel, Tehran is firing fewer but more precise missiles, with a rising share penetrating air defenses. High-impact systems like the Khorramshahr and maneuverable Fattah variants are shifting the battlefield dynamic, targeting critical infrastructure across the Gulf. Analysts say improved tactics, interceptor shortages, and dispersed launch sites are allowing Iran to sustain pressure, signaling…
(2026-03-28). Backlash to the Riyadh statement condemning Iran. uwidata.com The Turkish public is closely following in and regarding Iran, like the rest of the world. Last week, an extraordinary meeting was held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, with the participation of Türkiye and Gulf countries to address the situation in Iran. In the Joint Statement after the meeting, Iran's "attacks" against Gulf …
(2026-03-28). Seattle Against War Occupies The Office Of Rep. Adam Smith. popularresistance.org Seattle, WA — On March 26, eight members of Seattle Against War (SAW), along with allies in the anti-war movement, staged a sit-in at the office of Representative Adam Smith (WA-09). At time of writing, the sit-in is ongoing. | Representative Smith, who claims to oppose Trump's attacks on Iran, has a track record of voting in favor of every war initiated since entering office in 1997. | "In keeping with this pattern," wrote Seattle Against War in a press release issued simultaneously with the start of the action, "[Smith] has yet to back up his empty words of opposition with so much as a single piece of act…
(2026-03-28). The Minab school strike could become Trump's worst Iran nightmare? Araghchi's brutal message for UN. hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Minab school strike a "deliberate war crime" and accusing the U.S. of targeting civilians. Tehran cites missile evidence and reports of a U.S. "targeting mistake," while Washington denies responsibility even as a Pentagon probe continues. The incident has become a global flashpoint, intensifying calls for accountability and deepening the diplomatic standoff.
(2026-03-28). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Cuba Not Forgotten. levernews.com Good things are happening! A convoy breaks a U.S. siege, a state takes back its power, meatpackers hold the line, and Alaska gets classy. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade |
(2026-03-28). Iran War: Experts Offer 'Exit Plan'. portside.org Iran War: Experts Offer 'Exit Plan' |
(2026-03-28). Why USCIFR recommends ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. ummid.com The USCIRF is calling for a ban on the RSS and the need for such a strong move now, but the first person to realise and ban this organization was India's first Home Minister and Deputy prime Minister Sardar Patel.
(2026-03-28). Tuchel takes positives from scrappy England draw. tribune.com.pk 
Thomas Tuchel said he had "learned a lot" from England's scrappy 1-1 draw against Uruguay at Wembley on Friday even though many of his star players were watching from the stands. | Ben White poked home in the 81st minute to give the home side the lead but the Arsenal defender was adjudged to have fouled Federico Vinas after a VAR review, with Federico Valverde levelling from the spot in stoppage time. | Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were among the established 11-strong contingent who will join a group that will now be cut down. | England boss Tuchel, who named an expanded 35-man squad for friendlies…
(2026-03-28). Easing Sanctions On Iranian Oil – A Pragmatic Move? ummid.com The decision last week by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea sparked immediate reactions.
(2026-03-28). The Green Moralist turn and its limits. mronline.org 
A specific ideological register now dominates left-adjacent neoliberal climate politics: the grammar of responsibility and guilt, the aesthetics of urgency without adequate theory of causation, the displacement of structural questions onto individual conduct.
(2026-03-28). All there is to know about Zayn Malik's new album Konnakol. tribune.com.pk 
Fans can expect Zayn Malik to step into a more personal and culturally rooted sound with his upcoming album Konnakol, set to release on April 17. This project leans heavily into South Asian influences, marking a noticeable shift from his earlier work. | View this post on Instagram | The album's title itself hints at its direction; konnakol is a South Indian vocal technique in which rhythmic percussion sounds are created with the voice. Zayn incorporates elements of this style into parts of the album, blending it with contemporary production to create something that feels both experimental and deeply tied to tr…
(2026-03-28). Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge after Florida car crash. tribune.com.pk 
Former world number one Tiger Woods was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane road near his Jupiter Island home in Florida on Friday afternoon, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said. | The 15-time major champion was released later on Friday, with Florida law requiring him to remain in jail for at least eight hours before he could post bail. | Woods had been overtaking a work truck pulling a trailer at high speed when he clipped the back of it, causing his vehicle to roll onto its driver's side, Sherif…
(2026-03-28). Cuba implements energy sovereignty measures in response to U.S. blockade crisis. radiohc.cu The Cuban power system faces a complex scenario due to the intensification of the US blockade, which has prevented fuel imports in recent months. This situation has generated a generation deficit exceeding 1,400 megawatts (MW), affecting the stability of the electrical service. | Given this situation, national authorities are prioritizing the extraction of domestic crude oil, the utilization of associated gas, and the restoration of capacity at the strategic thermoelectric plants in Felton, Guiteras, and Cienfuegos to maintain the current infrastructure. | Despite the severity of the sanctions imposed by the Unit…
(2026-03-28). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has confirmed the date of Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result declaration on its official website.
(2026-03-28). Friday 3/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown…
(2026-03-28). Nepal's former prime minister Oli arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests. geo.tv 
Former Nepal Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli gestures while being taken to a hospital from the District Police Range after his detention by police in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 28, 2026. — Reuters After Oli's arrest, supporters staged…
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Aida Returns" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dWJ6……
(2026-03-28). Pakistan temporarily eases banking rules for exports to Iran, Central Asia. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Commerce has approved a temporary exemption from financial instruments, including bank guarantees and letters of credit, for exports to Iran, the Central Asian Republics and Azerbaijan via Iran's land route, it emerged on Saturday. | The development arose from a March 24 notification by the Ministry of Commerce received by The Express Tribune. | The exemption, issued under the Import and Export Control Act 1950, waived the requirement under Paragraph 3 of the Export Policy Order 2022, which mandates that all exports from Pakistan be made in compliance with Foreign Exchange Rules, regulations, a…
(2026-03-28). What I Saw in Cuba Was Resilience. scheerpost.com Gerargo Delgado I traveled to Cuba this month. As a Cuban American, that sentence carries the weight of longing born of an estrangement from my roots. For much of my life, Cuba existed as a distant story, a place I knew only through descriptions from my father. I was there as part of an international …
(2026-03-28). SA Labor returned as One Nation vote rises. socialist-alliance.org 
Disenfranchised, working-class voters looking to lodge a protest vote against the major parties helps explain the high vote for Pauline Hanson's One Nation. Markela Panegyres looks at the issues in the South Australian election.
(2026-03-28). Billionaire Wealth Has Doubled So Far This Decade. portside.org Billionaire Wealth Has Doubled So Far This Decade |
(2026-03-28). Beware Hubris: Trump's Iran War Has an Ozymandias Flavor. fairobserver.com For well over 50 years, long before the popular 1979 Revolution that then enabled Ayatollah Khomeini's Islamic Revolutionary Party to grab total power in 1980 (having shut down, exiled, imprisoned or killed all political opposition in the fledgling post-revolution proto-democracy), I have been privileged to enjoy a close personal and professional relationship with Iran, its…
(2026-03-28). Middle East Conflict: Iran is playing Chess setting its own rules. ummid.com Analysts, policymakers and commentators now routinely describe Iran's actions as deliberate, layered and patient—defined not by immediate gains, but by positional advantage accumulated over time.
(2026-03-28). Zalmi sink Pindiz in high-scoring PSL11 tie. tribune.com.pk 
Peshawar Zalmi started their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 campaign with a thrilling five-wicket win over RawalPindiz in a high-scoring contest at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. | Chasing a daunting 215-run target, Peshawar Zalmi rode on collective batting efforts to reach 216/5 on the first ball of the final over in this Pakistan Super League 2025 clash. | Openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris provided a flying start, stitching a brisk 78-run partnership. Babar struck 39 off 28 balls before falling to Asif Afridi, while Haris top-scored with 47 off 28 deliveries, hitting four fours and two sixes. | Kusal Mendi…
(2026-03-28). An American fairytale: Donald J, the man who thought he could work miracles. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Striving for Safer Motherhood: The Global Challenge of Maternal Mortality. devdiscourse.com In recent findings published in The Lancet Obstetrics, India was identified as having one of the highest maternal mortality rates in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, with 24,700 deaths in 2023.
(2026-03-28). Rajasthan 10th Result 2026: Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is set to declare on its official website rajresults.nic.in the result of Class 10 or SSC Matric 2026 exams today i.e. Tuesday March 24, 2026.
(2026-03-28). Manipur's Intensified Crackdown on Militants: A Security Forces Success. devdiscourse.com In a significant security operation, forces in Manipur have arrested seven militants linked to four banned outfits, the police revealed on Saturday. The suspected individuals allegedly played roles in various bombings and other illicit activities across the state.
(2026-03-28). Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run. tribune.com.pk 
The Netherlands blunted Norway's high-scoring attack and ended their 13-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 friendly victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Friday. | Norway were one of two European nations, with England, to win all eight of their qualifying group games. Including Nations League matches and friendlies, the only blip in their last 13 games was an unlikely 1-1 draw with New Zealand in Oslo last October. | On Friday they opted to rest their most dangerous player. Eleven different players, not counting two luckless Israelis who put the ball in their own net, had scored for Norway as they rampa…
(2026-03-28). Gujarat Uniform Civil Code defies principles of inheritance: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com Announcing to challenge the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before Supreme Court of India, Jamiat Ulama i Hind said the newly passed legislation nullifies the Muslim Personal laws and defies the principles of inheritance.
(2026-03-28). Sinner books Miami Open final with Lehecka. tribune.com.pk 
World number two Jannik Sinner of Italy stretched his win streak over fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev to seven matches on Friday, advancing to a Miami Open men's final against Czech Jiri Lehecka. | The 24-year-old Italian fired 15 aces in beating Germany's Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) after an hour and 53 minutes ⚪ boosting his streak of consecutive sets won at the elite Masters 1000 level to 32. | Sinner is trying to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the "Sunshine Double" by winning titles at Indian Wells and Miami in the same year. | "Standing here again in a final means very much to me,"
(2026-03-28). Explore: Most comprehensive images of Saturn to date. ummid.com NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble Space Telescope have released never seen before images of planet Saturn and its glowing rings.
(2026-03-28). Two Rahmani 30 students secure fully funded MBBS admissions in Turkey, Italy. ummid.com Two students of Rahmani30, Mohammad Rehan Shahid and Md Rayhan Perwez, have secured fully funded MBBS admissions to medical universities in Turkey and Italy through competitive scholarship-based selection processes.
(2026-03-28). Thursday 4/2: "White With Fear" Film: GOP History of Exploiting Racial Hated & Extremism to Amass Power. indybay.org Watch on PBS KRCB station on April 2 at 10 PM in SF Bay Area | Or watch on Comcast On-Demand | Or PBS App anytime | PBS streaming online anytime here: www.pbs.org/video/white-with-fear-tielvg……
(2026-03-28). Epicflow's new portfolio optimiser enters trials with the Dutch MOD. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: A walking tour to "blow up" your No Kings Day plans. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-28). IRGC says it targeted US vessel off Oman's coast. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-28). Germany's (Reluctant) Nuclear Arsonists. fairobserver.com US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has led to a dramatic deterioration in transatlantic relations. A series of controversial decisions, ranging from random tariffs to President Trump's push for "owning" Greenland, has dealt the transatlantic community perhaps the most damaging blow since its emergence in the late 1940s. Although President Trump ultimately…
(2026-03-28). USS Gerald R. Ford may have been sabotaged by crew member/s. indybay.org USS Gerald R. Ford may have been sabotaged and set on fire by a crew member of the ship, while involved in the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump's war against Iran.
(2026-03-28). Global poll says Iran war leaves US increasingly isolated internationally. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-28). KP Sharma Oli: Former Nepal PM arrested over Gen Z protests day after Balen Shah takes oath. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with the Gen Z protests that resulted in his ouster from the power.The development comes just a day | KP Sharma Oli: Former Nepal PM arrested over Gen Z protests day after Balen Shah takes oath…
(2026-03-28). Fear Trump but hesitating About "No Kings" ? Think Again! juancole.com ( What are we going to do about it? Waiting for the next elections is not enough. Hoping the opposition party unseats the MAGA regime is not enough. Complaining to your friends is not enough. Avoiding the news out of sheer exhaustion is certainly not enough. | We must protect our de…
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Santa Rosa: No Kings! Protest March & Rally Against Facsism. indybay.org MARCH from either Santa Rosa Junior College (staring place 1) or Juilliard Park (starting place 2 – shorter by 1 mile) to the RALLY in Old Courthouse Square | Choir contingents will sing along the way!
(2026-03-28). Iran Mobilizing One Million Soldiers To 'Create Hell' For US Ground Assault. popularresistance.org Iran is mobilizing one million soldiers to repel any potential ground invasion launched by the US army against the Islamic Republic, an Iranian military source told Tasnim News Agency on 26 March. | "With the growing speculation about the possibility of a historical folly by the US in launching a ground invasion on the southern front of Iran, a wave of enthusiasm has emerged among Iranian ground fighters to create a historical hell for the Americans on Iranian soil," the source said. | The source added that "in addition to organizing more than one million fighters for ground combat, in recent days there has been…
(2026-03-28). Coordinated disinformation campaign using fake Iranian accounts targets Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-28). The Supreme Court of India Has No Spine. fairobserver.com On February 26, 2026, the Supreme Court of India banned a school book. It was a civics textbook written for 14-year-olds with a chapter titled "The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society." Among other positive aspects of the judiciary, it discussed judicial backlog and corruption. It cited data and actual quotes from former judges….
(2026-03-28). Trump's signature on $100 bill to put him in small circle of sitting presidents. tribune.com.pk 
When US President Donald Trump's signature appears on $100 bills in June, it will end 165 years of the US Treasurer signing banknotes and place Trump among a small band of sitting global leaders, most heads of developing economies, whose autographs or images have graced their currencies. | Banknotes around the world often show the signature of a central bank leader, finance minister, or other official associated with the printing and issuing of money. Trump's signature would replace that of the US Treasurer, which has appeared on US currency since 1861. The Treasury secretary's signa…
(2026-03-28). MS Dhoni to Miss Opening Weeks of IPL: Impact on Chennai Super Kings. devdiscourse.com Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to miss the initial two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season as per the Chennai Super Kings' latest statement. This comes after Dhoni, the celebrated wicketkeeper-batter, led Chennai to five championship victories before stepping down from captaincy in 2024.
(2026-03-28). The hardening of youth in Israel's nationalist enclave. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop. tribune.com.pk 
Ben Duckett is determined to show just how important playing for England is to him following a woeful Ashes campaign. | England have insisted they are ready to adapt under coach Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge despite a 4-1 series loss in Australia marred by poor preparation and off-field incidents that led to questions about the team's professionalism. | Opening batsman Duckett, who averaged 20.2 in Australia with a top score of just 42, was also filmed seemingly drunk during a controversial mid-series break in Noosa. | "I wasn't proud of how things went in Australia," Duckett said on Friday. "Hopeful…
(2026-03-28). Former Biden aide Shahid Khan meets US lawmakers on Middle East crisis. geo.tv 
Shahid Khan , Director of the World Affairs Council Boston, poses with US lawmakers and others. Shahid Khan, Director of the World Affairs Council Boston and former adviser to then-US president Joe Biden, engaged in high-level discussions on Capitol Hill this week with key US…
(2026-03-28). Insurrection Act – An Interview with Musician David Rovics. indybay.org Audio interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics.
(2026-03-28). Over 3 400 officers deployed for KZN Easter road safety campaign. sanews.gov.za Over 3 400 officers deployed for KZN Easter road safety campaign | More than 3 483 law enforcement officers, supported by over 105 national traffic police officers, have been deployed across KwaZulu-Natal for the Easter holidays and Passover long weekend. | KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma announced the deployment during the launch of the province's road safety campaign this week, at the Umdloti Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) Centre. | The campaign commenced with inspections of public transport vehicles, with 17 buses and minibus taxis checked by 9am. Four vehicles were also impoun…
(2026-03-28). Hegseth Prays for "Overwhelming Violence" in Iran in the "Name of Jesus Christ" progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-03-28). Modi's Foreign Policy: From Strategic Autonomy to Enforced Submission. ummid.com Far from leading the world, India today risks dissolving its independent voice within the very power structures it once sought to challenge.
(2026-03-28). CTET 2026 Result: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to announce the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result on its official website ctet.nic.in.
(2026-03-28). US has fired over 850 Tomahawk missiles at Iran, raising stockpile concerns: report. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles during four weeks of conflict with Iran, significantly depleting its precision-guided weapons stockpile, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing Pentagon officials. | Launched from ships and submarines, Tomahawks — long central to US military operations since the Gulf War — have been heavily relied upon in the ongoing conflict. However, their limited annual production, estimated at only a few hundred, has raised concerns about dwindling reserves. | Officials told the newspaper that the Pentagon is closely tracking missile u…
(2026-03-28). Global Artificial Intelligence Confluence 2026 Unites Minds for Innovation. devdiscourse.com The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University hosted over 180 delegates from 26 countries for the Global Artificial Intelligence Confluence 2026, focusing on AI innovation and its socio-economic impacts.
(2026-03-28). How Western Media Sanitises And Sells The Crimes of Empire. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Yesterday The Associated Press said it was going to start using words which accurately reflect reality. The news agency announced, after much deliberation and a newsroom vote, that it was going to start referring to Israel's ground offensive into Lebanon as an invasion. The announcement went into a long and convoluted …
(2026-03-28). Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 at Japanese GP. tribune.com.pk 
Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell on Saturday as Max Verstappen suffered another qualifying nightmare. | Mercedes have claimed one-two finishes at both grands prix so far in a flying start to the Formula One season and they were again dominant in dry conditions at Suzuka. | The 19-year-old Italian Antonelli became the youngest pole-sitter in F1 history two weeks ago in China and he made it two in a row with a fastest lap of 1min 28.778sec. | Early championship leader Russell was second, 0.298sec behind, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri third an…
(2026-03-28). Shabbir Ansari: A Beacon of Equality and Justice No More. ummid.com Remembering Shabbir Ansari today is not merely an act of mourning, it is a call to continue the struggle he devoted his life to — a struggle against both caste and communalism, against invisibility and exclusion.
(2026-03-28). Friday Nite Videos | March 27, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | March 27, 2026 |
(2026-03-28). Big Green + Big Tech = Bigger Environmental Racism. popularresistance.org As David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, remarked to Politico last month, " If you had asked me about data centers five months ago, I would have said: 'What's a data center?" He continued, "Now it's everywhere. So that's a short amount of time to fully formulate what you think about it." While it's true that data centers to power artificial intelligence (AI) are a ubiquitous aspect of the current U.S. lexicon, the idea that positions on data centers have not been fully formulated is questionable. Clearly, Big Tech corporations are solid in their position that they need as much influence over the government and othe…
(2026-03-28). Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence: Zelensky. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday he had met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and that they had agreed to cooperate in the field of security and defence. | "Our teams will finalise the details," Zelensky said on the Telegram app. | The two leaders tackled opportunities to advance bilateral cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Agreement between the two sides, the Emirati state news agency WAM said, without further elaborating. | UAE and Ukrainian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments#WamNews t.co/sDpwOovAMq pic.twitt…
(2026-03-28). Fourth humanitarian aid ship arrives to Cuba from Mexico. radiohc.cu The logistics support ship Huasteco, which departed from the port of Veracruz, arrived in Havana this Friday with more than 96 tons of humanitarian aid, including various food supplies, primarily beans and rice, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. | According to the Foreign Ministry, this fourth shipment brings the total humanitarian aid sent to the Cuban people by the Mexican government to 3,125 tons. This aid was delivered with the participation of the governments of Mexico City (CDMX) and Puebla, as well as social organizations. The Mexican government also supported the flotillas that departed fr…
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Let's stand in solidarity for something! indybay.org Some street corner somewhere…
(2026-03-28). Iran warns Gulf civilians near US bases amid fears of wider escalation. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urging civilians in Gulf nations to evacuate areas near U.S. military bases ahead of potential strikes. As tensions escalate, advanced missile systems like Fattah-2 are being spotlighted, raising fears of a major escalation targeting American assets and regional allies. The warning comes amid reports of U.S. troop redeployments and operational strain, putting pressure on Donald Trump as the conflict risks widening across the Middle East.
(2026-03-28). Saturday 4/11: Join the Apartheid-Free Movement: How Quakers are Working Together to End Apartheid. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/afscfriendsengagement/ev……
(2026-03-28). CBSE 10th 2026: Students to get results in two stages. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has successfully conducted the Class 10 board exam 2026, and is now preparing to announce the results of the students.
(2026-03-28). Qeshm: Iran's Underground Missile Fortress. ummid.com As Qeshm becomes the focal point of a 21st-century energy war, its silent salt caves and ancient shrines serve as a reminder that while past empires and military coalitions like those of the Portuguese and British have eventually faded, the geological fortress of the strait remains anchored in the turbulent tides of history.
(2026-03-28). Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks. tribune.com.pk 
The Oklahoma City Thunder got back in the win column on Friday, beating the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place in the NBA Western Conference. | Two days after their 12-game winning streak was halted by the Boston Celtics, the defending champions Thunder were again on the ropes against the visiting Bulls. | Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander connected on just eight of 24 shots for the Thunder, who trailed by eight late in the third quarter but unleashed a furious 22-0 scoring run to turn it into a blowout. | Cason Wallace added 21 points for Oklahoma City. | Jalen…
(2026-03-28). France's Communists Hold Back the Far Right, for Now. portside.org France's Communists Hold Back the Far Right, for Now |
(2026-03-28). NGC to launch new operating model from July to modernise national grid. tribune.com.pk 
The National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC) is set to roll out a new operating model from July 1, 2026, as part of an ongoing organisational overhaul aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and reliability in the power transmission system. | The development was shared with Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari during a recent briefing, where the company said its transformation initiative—launched in January this year—remains on track. | The minister reaffirmed the government's support for the reform process, stating that the effort reflects the "kind of institutiona…
(2026-03-28). KV Admission 2026: Registration Steps. ummid.com Online registration for admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27 has started from Friday March 20, 2026.
(2026-03-28). OFSS Bihar Inter Admission 2026: Online Application Starts Soon. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has launched the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info) for Class 11 Admission 2026 and announced to start the Online Application process soon.
(2026-03-28). How to win friends and influence people in ancient China. scmp.com The way Stephen Selby tells it, Guiguzi (ȨºË∞∑Â≠ê) sounds like the ancient Chinese version of Dale Carnegie's enduring self-help book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. | Given its contents and message, it should have been a text for the ages. After all, whether ancient, modern, postmodern, Eastern or Western, many of us still need to kiss up to wayward bosses and stroke their egos if we want to advance our careers — not to mention ancient despots who could chop off your head for saying the…
(2026-03-28). Had Israel Never Been Created. ummid.com Imagining a world in which the Balfour Declaration was never issued in 1917 and the State of Israel never emerged in 1948 requires re-examining the entire geopolitical architecture of the modern Middle East.
(2026-03-28). Cristiano Ronaldo Jr begins 8-week trial with Real Madrid. ummid.com Legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, has begun trial with Real Madrid's youth system.
(2026-03-28). Don't forget! Trump still plans to take Greenland. strategic-culture.su The U.S. considers Greenland part of its backyard, Joaquin Flores writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The late Ali Hossein…
(2026-03-28). The Increasingly Dire Costs of the War on Iran. juancole.com By Pat Hynes with Anna Gyorgy | Economist
(2026-03-28). Friday 3/27: Protest israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, SF…
(2026-03-28). Navigating Structural and Crisis Risks in ASEAN's Energy Sector. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer ASEAN member countries' energy industries are changing as a result of rising demand, decarbonization requirements, and complex geopolitics. While the region is moving towards cleaner, more inclusive, and more resilient energy systems, the risk diversification challenge—namely addressing structural vulnerabilities and crisis-driven disruptions—acquired an added significance. While pursuit of energy diversification has …
(2026-03-28). Don't call your defeat agreement: Iran warns United States. ummid.com Amidst repeated victory claims by Donald Trump administration, Tehran rebuked Washington asserting that the United States has actually been defeated in the ongoing war.
(2026-03-28). Is Mohamed Salah next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League? ummid.com Speculations are rife that Egyptian footballer, Mohamed Salah, who is currently playing for Liverpool FC could be the next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League.
(2026-03-28). L.A. TACO's Protest Survival Guide. lataco.com Here is a guide of protest essentials for new and seasoned protestors, including a breakdown of important rights to remember.
(2026-03-28). ICE at Airports Trains Us to Accept Being Terrorized in Our Daily Lives. theintercept.com 
I had an ultimately harmless encounter with ICE at a TSA checkpoint. It was a preview of a new, more sophisticated way to terrorize people.
(2026-03-28). Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the skipper of Saudi FC Al-Nassr, is back to Saudi Arabia after medical treatment in Madrid, Spain.
(2026-03-28). Adnan, Ashraf, Azim, Fatema among JAM 2026 Toppers, check full list. ummid.com Syed Adnan Shafi, Afimol Ashraf, Ryan Azim Shaikh, Muskan Fatema, and Arisha Tauqeer are among the JAM 2026 toppers the list of which was released by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) Thursday.
(2026-03-28). Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of SA. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several weather warnings for several provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape, over the course of the weekend. ⚪ The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 4 Warning for severe thunderstorms for parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday. ⚪ "Severe thunderstorms leading to flooding of low-lying areas, susceptible roads and bridges as well as strong damaging winds and hail, resulting in damage to infrastructure, settlements (informal), property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock [are] expected over th…
(2026-03-28). 5 Muslims among Toppers as Bihar announces 12th result 2026. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Monday March 23, 2026 declared the result of the 12th Inter 2026 board exam along with the full list of toppers.
(2026-03-28). Orgreave inquiry finally underway. thecanary.co 
The Starmer government has finally announced the start of its bland inquiry into state violence during the 'Battle of Orgreave' coking plant during the 1980s miners' strike. The inquiry's brief should be to identify those who should stand trial or at least face disgrace for sending heavily-armed police, and soldiers dressed as police, to viciously […] | By
(2026-03-28). Capital Gains Tax reform could spell the end of neoliberal Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Unveiling Jewar's Transformational Gateway: A New Dawn at Noida International Airport. devdiscourse.com In a grand inaugural event filled with festivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the first phase of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The occasion, highlighted by cultural performances, marked a crucial step in the state's infrastructure development, promising enhanced connectivity and economic growth.
(2026-03-28). Six injured in Abu Dhabi after missile intercepted near KEZAD, authorities say. tribune.com.pk 
Six people were injured after three fires broke out in Abu Dhabi on Saturday as a result of debris falling from a ballistic missile interception, the emirate's media office said. | All three fires have been controlled and the cooling process is underway, it added. | Abu Dhabi authorities were dealing with the fires in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, or KEZAD, part of Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group economic cities and free zones. | AD officials posted on X that the relevant authorities are responding to the fire incidents that stemmed from intercepting a ballistic missile. | Relevant authorities i…
(2026-03-28). Pakistan Secures IMF Agreement Aiming for Economic Stability. devdiscourse.com Pakistan has successfully secured a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to disburse approximately USD 1.2 billion. This agreement comes after intensive talks under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
(2026-03-28). Millions angry with Trump expected to fill American streets. geo.tv 
Protestors carrying placards during Protect Migrants, Protect the Planet" rally in New York City, US, April 19, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-03-28). No pressure? Pochettino urges US co-hosts to 'play free' at World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday urged his team to play with freedom and not to fear the pressures and expectations that come with co-hosting this summer's World Cup. | Hopes are high for Team USA, which co-hosts alongside Mexico and Canada, and boasts a strong squad of players from top European leagues including AC Milan's Christian Pulisic and Juventus star Weston McKennie. | Pochettino, speaking ahead of the USA's friendly with Belgium on Saturday, encouraged his players to draw on the example of other American sports like the NFL and basketball, which he binged on when he was first appointed t…
(2026-03-28). The Bad News Echo-Chamber of Pro-Democracy Substack. portside.org The Bad News Echo-Chamber of Pro-Democracy Substack |
(2026-03-28). Drugs, Sexual Blackmail: Shocking Confession Letter Exposes Israel's Red Crescent Spy Ring. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg and Jonathan Urmeneta ∑The Grayzone A bombshell confession letter obtained by The Grayzone reveals Israeli intelligence recruited an asset in the Palestinian Red Crescent, who admitted using drugs and sexual blackmail to create a "network of informants" which could infiltrate and destroy resistance groups. A leaked confession indicates the Red Crescent was infiltrated by Israeli intelligence, …
(2026-03-28). Senegal On The Edge Of Collapse. popularresistance.org Senegal entered 2026 in the grip of a growing debt crisis that seems insurmountable. After the government of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took power in April 2024, it became clear that his predecessor, Macky Sall (who held office from 2012 to 2024), had concealed enormous liabilities — including hidden loans equivalent to 25.3 percent of GDP — from the Senegalese people and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These liabilities expose a structural contradiction: a development model subordinated to external finance has clear limits. | Senegal can no longer continue along this path.
(2026-03-28). Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit. geo.tv 
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, meets with Volodymyr Zelenskiy, President of Ukraine, in the United Arab Emirates in this undated handout picture released March 28, 2026. — Reuters Zelenskiy continuing Gulf visit after arriving in Riyadh…
(2026-03-28). Modi govt's response to Iran War not driven by National Interest. ummid.com At a moment of profound geopolitical transformation, India requires clarity, balance, and moral conviction in its foreign policy, but what has been on display is hesitation, contradiction, and a troubling drift away from principled diplomacy.
(2026-03-28). Allegations against ex-captain land Shehzad in trouble. tribune.com.pk 
Former Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has come under legal scrutiny after making allegations against a former national team captain, with authorities initiating an investigation under the country's cybercrime laws, officials and sources said. | Shehzad, who has transitioned into a television cricket analyst following his playing career, has been summoned to Lahore for questioning as part of the ongoing inquiry, according to officials familiar with the matter. | The investigation relates to a series of remarks made by the former opener about an ex-captain, including allegations surrounding team selection deci…
(2026-03-28). Pakistan plans app-based fuel subsidy for low-income users amid energy crisis. tribune.com.pk 
The government has decided to introduce a mobile application-based system to provide fuel subsidies to low-income consumers as it seeks to manage the ongoing energy crisis and conserve supplies. | Under the proposed mechanism, subsidised petrol distribution will be handled through a digital platform, allowing eligible users to obtain fuel through verified quotas. The Ministry of IT will procure 24,000 mobile phones for the project, while the National IT Board will determine pricing for the devices. | Oil companies (OMCs) will purchase the phones and distribute them to petrol stations nationwide. Arou…
(2026-03-28). South Africans urged to donate blood ahead of the Easter break. sanews.gov.za South Africans urged to donate blood ahead of the Easter break | As the Easter Holidays approach, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is calling on South Africans to donate blood, highlighting the critical need to maintain adequate supplies during the long weekend. ⚪ The SANBS has set a national target of collecting 6 000 units of blood by today, Saturday, 28 March 2026, as part of its "Answer the Call" campaign. ⚪ The organisation warned that while many people will be travelling or spending time with loved ones over the long weekend, hospitals will continue to treat trauma patients, perform surger…
(2026-03-28). Despite the unjust conviction of the Prairieland Nine, the struggle continues. workers.org 
On March 14, a Fort Worth, Texas, jury found nine activists guilty on charges of terrorism and attempted murder. This was in response to their role in organizing a peaceful noise demonstration at the Prairieland Immigration Customs and Enforcement detention center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4, 2025. The nine . . . |
(2026-03-28). U.S. Sanctions, War and Climate Inflict Heavy Mental Health Toll in Afghanistan. juancole.com
(2026-03-28). War without borders: How the digital revolution has transformed 21st-century conflicts. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-28). Nuevo reto de la Educación Superior en Cuba a casi 50 años de su Ministerio. radiohc.cu Con la descentralización de la Enseñanza Superior y otras medidas, Cuba enfrenta el reto de asegurar la continuidad de los estudios universitarios en el país, en medio de la actual crisis energética impuesta por el bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | Esa enseñanza de la cual han egresado 1 millón 700 mil cubanos, sin costo alguno para sus familias, enruta su quehacer ante un nuevo desafío, luego de haber sobrevivido con reconocidos resultados a múltiples obstáculos que para su desarrollo han significado medidas de Washington adoptadas contra la isla. | En reciente encuentro con el ministro cubano de Educación Superior,…
(2026-03-28). Liga de Campeones de Béisbol: Cocodrilos de Matanzas caen ante los Cougars. radiohc.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas, vigentes campeones de la pelota cubana, cedieron este viernes 0-9 ante Kane County Cougars, representativo de Estados Unidos, durante su tercera presentación en la III Liga de Campeones de Béisbol (BCL por sus siglas en inglés), que se extenderá hasta el venidero domingo en Ciudad de México. | Dos innings bastaron a los norteños para sentenciar el resultado del duelo, en el cual volvieron a aflorar los problemas del bateo criollo ante lanzadores de características distintas a los que suelen enfrentar en la Serie Nacional, con mayor control, velocidad y variedad de lanzamientos, además…
(2026-03-28). Nuevo reto de la Educación Superior en Cuba a casi 50 años de su Ministerio. radiohc.cu Con la descentralización de la Enseñanza Superior y otras medidas, Cuba enfrenta el reto de asegurar la continuidad de los estudios universitarios en el país, en medio de la actual crisis energética impuesta por el bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | Esa enseñanza de la cual han egresado 1 millón 700 mil cubanos, sin costo alguno para sus familias, enruta su quehacer ante un nuevo desafío, luego de haber sobrevivido con reconocidos resultados a múltiples obstáculos que para su desarrollo han significado medidas de Washington adoptadas contra la isla. | En reciente encuentro con el ministro cubano de Educación Superior,…
(2026-03-28). Liga de Campeones de Béisbol: Cocodrilos de Matanzas caen ante los Cougars. radiohc.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas, vigentes campeones de la pelota cubana, cedieron este viernes 0-9 ante Kane County Cougars, representativo de Estados Unidos, durante su tercera presentación en la III Liga de Campeones de Béisbol (BCL por sus siglas en inglés), que se extenderá hasta el venidero domingo en Ciudad de México. | Dos innings bastaron a los norteños para sentenciar el resultado del duelo, en el cual volvieron a aflorar los problemas del bateo criollo ante lanzadores de características distintas a los que suelen enfrentar en la Serie Nacional, con mayor control, velocidad y variedad de lanzamientos, además…
(2026-03-28). En Cuba, otro buque de México con ayuda material. radiohc.cu México informó este viernes de la llegada a Cuba de otro buque con unas 100 toneladas de ayuda material, en un contexto marcado por el endurecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que impone Estados Unidos a la nación caribeña desde hace casi 70 años. | Un comunicado de la Cancillería mexicana refiere: El Buque de Apoyo Logístico Huasteco, que zarpó del puerto de Veracruz, llegó a la República de Cuba la mañana de este viernes con más de 96 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria consistente en víveres varios, principalmente frijol y arroz". | Según la cartera, con este cuarto envío suman tres mil 125 las t…
(2026-03-28). En provincia cubana de Guantánamo distribuyen donativo de alimentos de México. radiohc.cu Con 35 semanas de embarazo, Yainet Naranjo Velázquez fue la primera gestante del municipio de Caimanera en recibir este viernes un módulo de productos alimenticios donados por México, como parte de la ayuda solidaria que brinda esa en momentos en que se recrudece el bloqueo y la asfixia económica del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | Joennis Samón Mora, coordinador de objetivos y programas del Gobierno provincial del Poder Popular, precisó que hace menos de 24 horas de la llegada del donativo a almacenes de la Empresa Mayorista de Guantánamo y enseguida comenzó su distribución hacia las diferentes bodegas…
(2026-03-28). En provincia cubana de Guantánamo distribuyen donativo de alimentos de México. radiohc.cu Con 35 semanas de embarazo, Yainet Naranjo Velázquez fue la primera gestante del municipio de Caimanera en recibir este viernes un módulo de productos alimenticios donados por México, como parte de la ayuda solidaria que brinda esa en momentos en que se recrudece el bloqueo y la asfixia económica del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | Joennis Samón Mora, coordinador de objetivos y programas del Gobierno provincial del Poder Popular, precisó que hace menos de 24 horas de la llegada del donativo a almacenes de la Empresa Mayorista de Guantánamo y enseguida comenzó su distribución hacia las diferentes bodegas…
(2026-03-28). Cuba confiere Premio Nacional de Cine 2026 al crítico Luciano Castillo. radiohc.cu 
El Premio Nacional de Cine 2026 que otorga el Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) fue conferido este viernes, de manera unánime, al crítico, promotor e investigador Luciano Delfín Castillo Rodríguez. | El lauro llegará a manos de quien posee una vasta obra, recogida en múltiples libros y artículos especializados, mañana sábado día 28 en el cine Yara, a las 2: 00 p. m., en una gala con entrada libre al público. | Según publicó Cubacine ICAIC en sus plataformas digitales, un jurado presidido por Manuel Herrera, Premio Nacional de Cine (2022); e integrado por Mirtha Ibarra, Premio Nacional…
(2026-03-28). Cuba confiere Premio Nacional de Cine 2026 al crítico Luciano Castillo. radiohc.cu El Premio Nacional de Cine 2026 que otorga el Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) fue conferido este viernes, de manera unánime, al crítico, promotor e investigador Luciano Delfín Castillo Rodríguez. | El lauro llegará a manos de quien posee una vasta obra, recogida en múltiples libros y artículos especializados, mañana sábado día 28 en el cine Yara, a las 2: 00 p. m., en una gala con entrada libre al público. | Según publicó Cubacine ICAIC en sus plataformas digitales, un jurado presidido por Manuel Herrera, Premio Nacional de Cine (2022); e integrado por Mirtha Ibarra, Premio Nacional…
(2026-03-28). En Cuba, otro buque de México con ayuda material. radiohc.cu México informó este viernes de la llegada a Cuba de otro buque con unas 100 toneladas de ayuda material, en un contexto marcado por el endurecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que impone Estados Unidos a la nación caribeña desde hace casi 70 años. | Un comunicado de la Cancillería mexicana refiere: El Buque de Apoyo Logístico Huasteco, que zarpó del puerto de Veracruz, llegó a la República de Cuba la mañana de este viernes con más de 96 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria consistente en víveres varios, principalmente frijol y arroz". | Según la cartera, con este cuarto envío suman tres mil 125 las t…
(2026-03-28). La macchina infernale dell'escalation. strategic-culture.su Il culto della morte in Asia occidentale colpisce South Pars, parte del giacimento di gas più grande del mondo, condiviso con il North Dome del Qatar. Poi colpisce la centrale nucleare di Natanz. | Segue nostro Una linea rossa dopo l'altra viene infranta in successione. | L'architettura di una macchina infernale dell'escalation — senza via d'uscita — è spietata. | Il culto della morte in Asia occidentale colpisce South Pars,…
(2026-03-28). El costo de la guerra de Trump contra Irán: 5.000 millones de dólares y aumentando. strategic-culture.su Ben Armbruster | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | El Pentágono probablemente solicitará otros 50.000 millones en financiación d…
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel asistió a ejercicio de defensa en Habana del Este. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, presidente de la República y del Consejo de Defensa Nacional (CDN), Miguel Díaz-Canel participó este viernes en un ejercicio de defensa territorial en la Zona de Defensa Antonio Guiteras, del municipio Habana del Este, como parte del onceno Día Nacional de la Defensa de 2026. | Fuentes de la Presidencia precisaron que en la jornada estuvieron presentes los miembros del Buró Político, generales de Cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera y Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministros de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Mini…
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel agradece a México y a Sheinbaum apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel expresó su admiración y agradecimiento a México y a la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum por el apoyo al país antillano, en una entrevista difundida este viernes por el diario La Jornada.Para el pueblo mexicano, para el gobierno mexicano, toda nuestra admiración, respeto, cariño y compromiso. Y en particular para Claudia, la presidenta mexicana que ha demostrado una firmeza de convicciones, una firmeza de principios, una valentía y una gallardía", subrayó. | El mandatario aseveró que esa nación norteam…
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel asiste a condecoraciones de la vanguardia juvenil cubana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este viernes en La Habana, al acto de condecoraciones estatales de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) que cumplirá 64 años el próximo 4 de abril. | Presentes, también, los miembros del Buró Político Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro de la República, y Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del CCPCC, junto a Meyvis Estévez Echeverría, primera secretaria del Comité N…
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel asiste a condecoraciones de la vanguardia juvenil cubana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este viernes en La Habana, al acto de condecoraciones estatales de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) que cumplirá 64 años el próximo 4 de abril. | Presentes, también, los miembros del Buró Político Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro de la República, y Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del CCPCC, junto a Meyvis Estévez Echeverría, primera secretaria del Comité N…
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel asistió a ejercicio de defensa en Habana del Este. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, presidente de la República y del Consejo de Defensa Nacional (CDN), Miguel Díaz-Canel participó este viernes en un ejercicio de defensa territorial en la Zona de Defensa Antonio Guiteras, del municipio Habana del Este, como parte del onceno Día Nacional de la Defensa de 2026. | Fuentes de la Presidencia precisaron que en la jornada estuvieron presentes los miembros del Buró Político, generales de Cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera y Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministros de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Mini…
(2026-03-28). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Events in Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Madison and Milwaukee April August, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement @wibopm will also have a delegation at May Day 2026 Events. More information here: www.facebook.com/share/1C2ph8BhA2/ — Voces de la Frontera — vdlf.org/ Look for @wibopm at Juneteenth in Burlington, WI: www.facebook.com/share/18RPXuSne5/ — BCD Racism And at the Whitewater Pride Event October 3: www.whitewaterpride.org/whitewater-pride… And look for @wibopm members at …
(2026-03-28). El costo de la guerra de Trump contra Irán: 5.000 millones de dólares y aumentando. strategic-culture.su Ben Armbruster | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | El Pentágono probablemente solicitará otros 50.000 millones en financiación d…
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel agradece a México y a Sheinbaum apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel expresó su admiración y agradecimiento a México y a la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum por el apoyo al país antillano, en una entrevista difundida este viernes por el diario La Jornada.Para el pueblo mexicano, para el gobierno mexicano, toda nuestra admiración, respeto, cariño y compromiso. Y en particular para Claudia, la presidenta mexicana que ha demostrado una firmeza de convicciones, una firmeza de principios, una valentía y una gallardía", subrayó. | El mandatario aseveró que esa nación norteam…
(2026-03-28). L'Iraq alle porte della guerra. strategic-culture.su Laddove gli Stati Uniti non avevano ancora concluso il loro intervento militare diretto, ora sussiste il rischio che il fronte si riapra. | Segue nostro Una difficile relazione | Laddove gli USA non avevano completato il loro impegno militare diretto, ecco che ora c'è il rischio che si riapra il fronte. | Le relazioni tra Iraq e Iran sono tra le più complesse e stratificate del Medio Oriente, caratterizzate da una lunga alternanza di riv…
(2026-03-28). Sunday 3/29: Baked Goods Not Bombs. indybay.org Colusa Circle, Kensington…
(2026-03-28). How the US and Israel are making the Islamic republic stronger. aljazeera.com The war is feeding into a theological narrative of martyrdom and sacrifice that is helping maintain the Islamic Republic…
(2026-03-28). Diop debut for Morocco adds latest twist in Senegal post-AFCON dispute. aljazeera.com Issa Diop makes Morocco debut only hours after receiving clearance and turning down Senegal advances.
(2026-03-28). Philippine transport strikers say Marcos Jr failing to control oil prices. aljazeera.com Transport workers call on Philippines President Marcos Jr to focus on price caps and reining in oil companies.
(2026-03-28). Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff meet in Miami Open final. aljazeera.com Sabalenka seeks tennis's 'Sunshine Double', while Florida's own Gauff has reached the final for the first time.
(2026-03-28). Pakistan's Naseem Shah under fire after criticism of politician's PSL visit. aljazeera.com Pakistan's Naseem Shah under fire for slamming politician's presence at start of closed-doors PSL game in Lahore.
(2026-03-28). US Secretary of State says war could conclude in 'weeks, not months'. aljazeera.com US secretary of state Marco Rubio told reporters that the US is seeking to conclude the war in a matter of weeks.
(2026-03-28). White is hero and villain on England return, Germany's Wirtz destroys Swiss. aljazeera.com Uruguay hold England at Wembley, Germany defeat Switzerland, and Netherlands beat Norway in pre-World Cup friendlies.
(2026-03-28). Doncic faces one-game ban after technical foul in Lakers win against Nets. aljazeera.com Luka Doncic's 41 points against Nets was soured by his 16th technical foul of the season, triggering a one-game ban.
(2026-03-28). At least 22 migrants die off Greece after 6 days at sea. aljazeera.com Survivors tell authorities the bodies of those who died were thrown overboard by people smugglers.
(2026-03-28). US House passes bill funding Homeland Security amid shutdown. aljazeera.com US House of Representatives passed a temporary bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
(2026-03-28). Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest on suspicion of DUI. aljazeera.com US golfer arrested in relation to rollover crash in Florida that did not ‚Å cause any significant injuries.
(2026-03-28). Nepal's ex-PM Oli detained over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown. aljazeera.com New home minister says arrest of former leader is the 'beginning of justice'.
(2026-03-28). Verstappen calls his Red Bull 'undriveable' after more F1 woes at Japan GP. aljazeera.com Kimi Antonelli and George Russell claim a Mercedes 1-2 at Suzuka but Max Verstappen's Red Bull struggles continue.
(2026-03-28). Morocco claims AFCON case closed, despite Senegal appeals to CAF and CAS. aljazeera.com Morocco believe their successful appeal against their 1-0 defeat by Senegal means the case of the AFCON crown is closed.
(2026-03-28). Cuban envoy makes strong plea for his country defying US blockade. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Cuba's Ambassador to New Zealand, Luis Morejón Rodríguez, last night made a passionate plea for his country's sovereignty in defiance of the illegal US-led fuel blockade of the Caribbean nation. Speaking at a packed Auckland Trades Hall, he warned that the three-month oil blockade and energy blackouts threatened the country's public health…
(2026-03-28). Hosts Have Power Over Dangerous Guests: Spain Shows How Countries Hosting U.S. Bases Can Push for Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
The Spanish government and others hosting U.S. bases during prior conflicts have shown there is another path by refusing to support war. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-28). W.E. Talk | Célio Hiratuka: stable China-Brazil cooperation offers an important reference in a more volatile world. ecns.cn Geopolitical conflict is reshaping the international economy in more direct ways. In late March, continued fighting in the Middle East disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor that carries about 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments, while Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July 2022.
(2026-03-28). W.E. Talk | Célio Hiratuka: stable China-Brazil cooperation offers an important reference in a more volatile world. ecns.cn Geopolitical conflict is reshaping the international economy in more direct ways. In late March, continued fighting in the Middle East disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor that carries about 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments, while Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July 2022.
(2026-03-28). Two China-owned mega ships begin transiting Hormuz Strait after standstill: report. ecns.cn Two 20,000-TEU container ships operated by China's COSCO SHIPPING Lines — CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean — which had been stranded in the Persian Gulf on the western side of the Strait of Hormuz, began transiting the strait on their return voyage to China, according to Cailian Press on Friday.
(2026-03-28). 50 events held at BFA Annual Conference 2026. ecns.cn BFA Secretary General Zhang Jun said that more than 50 events were held over the four-day gathering, attracting more than 270 guests across various sub-forums.
(2026-03-27). China-Tajikistan tourism exchange conference held in Dushanbe charts path for deeper cooperation. ecns.cn A cultural and tourism delegation concluded a week-long visit to Tajikistan on Saturday, with both sides pledging to enhance pragmatic cooperation in the tourism sector.
(2026-03-27). CIIE Stories | UAE highlights shared vision at CIIE. ecns.cn An Arab proverb says: "Language is but leaves; actions are the fruits." This saying aptly reflects the United Arab Emirates' practice at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-03-27). CIIE Stories | Exhibitors from guest country of honor praise CIIE: It fosters gooperation. ecns.cn In 2025, China and Sweden mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. As one of the first Western developed countries to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, Sweden returned to the CIIE Country Exhibition after a six-year absence and served as a Guest Country of Honor for the first time.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | 'Golden gateway' to reap 'golden fruits'. ecns.cn Since China and Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations in 1992, the two countries have achieved remarkable results that have drawn global attention. Since its launch in 2018, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has opened a "golden gateway" for deeper economic and trade cooperation between the two nations, injecting strong momentum into building a new "Golden 30 Years" of bilateral ties.
(2026-03-28). Insights | Hainan FTP at 100 Days: Experts assess impact of customs closure milestone. ecns.cn The Hainan Free Trade Port has marked 100 days since launching its customs closure operations. As a strategic gateway for China-ASEAN cooperation, what tangible benefits will the FTP's policy innovations bring?
(2026-03-27). Blossoms fuel village's tourism and vitalization. ecns.cn In Jinlong village, Daguan town of Nanchuan district, Chongqing, cherry blossoms have burst into full bloom, with thousands of pink blossoms creating a breathtaking scene against a backdrop of golden rapeseed fields. The stunning spring landscape is attracting throngs of visitors eager to enjoy the beauty and capture the moment of spring.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | Hong Kong firms thrive at CIIE. ecns.cn "Hong Kong In" was the theme of the Hong Kong exhibition area in the China Pavilion at the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-03-28). China vows to further expand opening-up. ecns.cn China reaffirmed on Thursday its commitment to further expanding high-standard opening-up and domestic demand, sharing development opportunities with the rest of the world, and welcoming businesses from all countries to further tap the Chinese market amid global challenges.
(2026-03-28). Inside 2026 ZGC Forum: A glimpse of intelligent future. ecns.cn From March 25 to 29, the Zhongguancun Forum 2026 is being held in Beijing, bringing together over 1,000 guests from more than 100 countries and regions to explore innovation and future development.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | Georgia's appointment with CIIE. ecns.cn Georgia is China's first free trade partner in the Eurasian region, and China has been Georgia's largest export market and third-largest trading partner for several consecutive years. The vast Chinese consumer market has brought tangible development opportunities and benefits to Georgia.
(2026-03-27). Economy on firm footing at start of 2026. ecns.cn China's industrial sector got off to a robust start in 2026, with profits of major industrial enterprises accelerating in the first two months of the year, underpinned by the strengthening of high-tech sectors and highlighting improving business conditions amid strong policy support, official data showed on Friday.
(2026-03-28). Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 holds plenary in Hainan. ecns.cn BFA Annual Conference 2026 held a plenary on Thursday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
(2026-03-27). Probes launched over rising U.S. scrutiny. ecns.cn China has launched two trade barrier investigations targeting U.S. practices disrupting global industrial and supply chains and impeding trade in green products, in a calibrated response to Washington's new trade probes targeting China and other economies, officials and analysts said.
(2026-03-28). BFA holds sub forum themed 'World Economic Transformation: Asia's Leading Role'. ecns.cn Sub-forum themed "World Economic Transformation: Asia's Leading Role" of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 is held in Boao, Hainan Province, March 26, 2026.
(2026-03-27). Global forensic legend Henry C Lee passes away at 87. ecns.cn The global forensic science community was saddened on Friday following news that world-renowned forensic scientist Henry C Lee passed away at his home in Henderson, Nevada. He was 87.
(2026-03-27). CIIE Stories | Bridge of Colombia and China: Witnessed by CIIE. ecns.cn At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2025, Colombia participated as the guest country of honor for the first time. Since the first CIIE, Colombian companies have never missed the event.
(2026-03-27). Insights | Emerging powers seek more say in international system, not to overturn it, says Singaporean expert Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn It is in the long-term interests of the West to grant emerging countries or regions more ownership in international institutions established by the West themself, said Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, during the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | CIIE offers fertile ground for Zespri. ecns.cn Every March, at Zespri orchards in New Zealand, the freshest kiwifruit are picked and shipped to ports in China right on schedule. When autumn arrives, Zespri's global leadership also keeps its annual appointment with the China International Import Expo (CIIE), returning with the same dedication and trust.
(2026-03-28). Hainan FTP draws more than 700 foreign firms 100 days after customs launch. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port has attracted more than 700 new foreign-funded firms in the 100 days since launching independent customs operations, underscoring a surge in overseas investment, according to media reports.
(2026-03-28). China urges WTO members to resist protectionism. ecns.cn China's commerce minister urged World Trade Organization members to oppose unilateralism and protectionism at a ministerial meeting, as global trade tensions strain the multilateral system, according to media reports.
(2026-03-27). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review regulations on work of local Party committees. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday held a meeting to deliberate on regulations on the work of local Party committees.
(2026-03-28). Insights | It's 'sheer folly' that we are bankrupting the UN when needing it more, says Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn "We are bankrupting the UN at a time when we need it more," said Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, during the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference.
(2026-03-28). Israelis rally against Iran war; Police violently disperse protesters in Tel Aviv. haaretz.com Demonstrations titled 'Say no to the eternal war of the Kahanist government, yes to just peace and security for the peoples of the region,' are being held in about twenty locations including Jerusalem, Haifa and Tel Aviv; police have arrested 13 protesters…
(2026-03-28). Israel strikes Iranian nuclear sites, steel factories, vows to. haaretz.com In response to the attack on the factories, Iran threatened to attack six steel plants in Israel and the Gulf states, mentioning Israel's Yehuda Group steel company in Ashdod and five other plants in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain…
(2026-03-28). Houthis join Iran war, consider closing Red Sea shipping route. haaretz.com Yemen's pro-Iran launched a missile at Israel on Saturday after threatening to act if an escalation against Iran and the 'axis of resistance' continued. No casualties have been reported as a result of the attack, Israeli authorities said…
(2026-03-28). JD Vance on Iran: taking care of business, going to be out of there soon, and gas prices are going to come back. haaretz.com 'They're still trying to build a nuclear weapon, we need to neuter them for a very very long time and that's the purpose,' JD Vance said on a podcast interview. His remarks come as Yemen's pro-Iran Houthi forces confirmed they have launched a missile at Israel early on Saturday…
(2026-03-28). IDF identifies missile from Yemen in first since Hamas cease-fire. haaretz.com
(2026-03-28). Israel Air Force officer charged with leaking Iran strike date for Polymarket bets, court reveals. haaretz.com An indictment alleges the air force officer leaked real-time details of the June 2025 Israeli strike on Iran to guide Polymarket bets, netting about $244,000 with an associate…
(2026-03-28). Man killed Friday by missile shrapnel named Vyacheslav Vidmant; dozens wounded Saturday across Israel. haaretz.com Vidmant, 52, was killed while working as a security guard in a building that had been hit by Iranian fire on the first day of the war; 11 people were lightly wounded by interceptor missile fragments in the Jerusalem area and Israel's south, according to Israeli emergency services…
(2026-03-28). Nine paramedics killed, seven wounded in IDF strikes in southern Lebanon, WHO says. haaretz.com
(2026-03-28). Israel Court reiterates that state must adequately feed all Palestinian prisoners, not just underweight. haaretz.com Israel's Prison Service argued that Palestinian security prisoners are being weighed, and those with sharp weight loss receive added food and medical or dietary care, but the petitioning NGO said that inmates reported no improvement in food distribution, with some claiming portions had decreased…
(2026-03-28). Rubio says U.S. concerned about settler violence, Trump opposes West Bank status quo change. haaretz.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that attacks by Israeli settlers 'have targeted security forces' and urged Israel to act decisively before the violence spirals further, amid a recent surge in deadly attacks on Palestinians…
(2026-03-28). war make me rethink anything. It only sharpened an old. haaretz.com After his home was hit, Shay from Tel Aviv signed up for evacuation but was refused. 'There are people who need it more'…
(2026-03-28). Ben-Gvir candidate for Police legal adviser faces hearing over abusive comments. haaretz.com The Civil Service Commission is reviewing disciplinary action against David Bavli over abusive online comments toward politicians and public figures. If found guilty, Bavli could be fired…
(2026-03-28). Police to discipline officer who called Ben-Gvir a. haaretz.com Police and the Central District commander said the remark constituted a 'political statement' that breached procedures, even though Ben-Gvir has 13 criminal convictions, including offenses related to supporting a terror organization…
(2026-03-28). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-03-28). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-03-28). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-03-28). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Ethiopia: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Lebanon: ICRC supporting life-saving medical services during hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). "Our generation is planting the seeds of system failure in international law, but it is our children who will have to harvest this violent future." icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Executive Summary: Evaluation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Diabetes Mellitus Programs in Syria. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). The Hormuz Crisis: Why Controlling a Chokepoint is Harder Than Winning a War. moderndiplomacy.eu The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has directly impacted the security dynamics of the Strait of Hormuz. The geography of strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz makes it both a vulnerability and a geopolitical leverage. The strait is deep and wide enough to handle the world's largest crude oil tankers, and it …
(2026-03-28). Oil Reserves do not Solve an Oil Shock. moderndiplomacy.eu The renewed oil shock has exposed an old truth that governments keep trying to forget. Energy markets may look global, digital, and sophisticated, but they still hinge on a few narrow routes and a few political decisions. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively disrupted, about a fifth of global oil and gas flows has been …
(2026-03-28). Beijing's forever wait for a Trump visit: zero enthusiasm, low expectation. moderndiplomacy.eu The news is just filtering in that the US president will now be visiting China for two days—not three, as planned earlier—May 14-15. As usual, the announcement for the rescheduled itinerary of Trump's long-awaited 'Beijing tour' has come from the White House and in a Truth Social post, while Beijing has typically neither confirmed nor …
(2026-03-28). Central Asia's Active Pursuit of Clean Air and Energy. moderndiplomacy.eu As Central Asian countries continue to open the region more to tourism, international investment, and greater global attention through various nation-branding initiatives, environmental protection remains one ongoing transnational challenge. Specifically, addressing air pollution and smog that can cover entire cities for days, or even weeks, at a time, causing significant health hazards. Air quality has …
(2026-03-28). Israel kills two brothers in latest Gaza ceasefire violation. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Hezbollah MP says Lebanon will be part of Iran war truce talks. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with missile strike on Israel. newarab.com 
Yemen's Iran-backed The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, announced on Saturday that they had fired a volley of ballistic missiles towards southern In a video statement, Houthi military sp…
(2026-03-28). Israel hits Iran naval research site, fresh blasts rattle Tehran. newarab.com 
The The fresh attacks on the capital came after Yemen's The intervention of Iran's Yemeni allies is su…
(2026-03-28). US marines arrive in Mideast as Israel, Iran continue strikes. newarab.com 
Iran Iran launched attacks on Israel, Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Economic Zones in the
(2026-03-28). Iranian strikes hit Gulf countries as war continues. newarab.com 
Iranian attacks on Authorities in Oman, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia reported drone and missile incidents, with several interceptions but also injuries to people and damage to ports, airports and industrial sites. | Oman: | The official Oman News Agency reported that the port of…
(2026-03-28). Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops. newarab.com 
An Iranian missile attack Friday wounded at least 10 US service members and damaged several planes at a military base in Two of the troops were seriously wounded, one of the officials said. The attack on Prince Sultan Air Base damaged several US refueling aircraft, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters. | The attack, which involved an Iranian missile as well as drones, comes a day after Pr…
(2026-03-28). 17 people killed, five missing in flooding in western Yemen. newarab.com 
At least 17 people have died following a week of heavy rainfall and flooding in The deaths were recorded in the Al-Mokha and Mawza districts, in the west of Taiz province, with local sources telling The New Arab that five people remain missing. | Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of two children who were reported mis…
(2026-03-28). Iran kills 'militants', arrests dozens in security crackdown. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Israel kills paramedics, journalists in strikes on Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Israel strikes south Beirut again amid Hezbollah clashes. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Israeli strike kills two journalists, cameraman in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike This came as Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when…
(2026-03-28). Press group slams Israeli forces' 'violent assault' on CNN crew. newarab.com 
An international media association on Saturday condemned what it described as a "violent assault" by A CNN team was reporting on the aftermath of an assault by Israeli settlers and the establishment of an illegal outpost near the Palestinian village of Tayasir on Thursday when it was detained by Israeli soldiers, the Foreign Pres…
(2026-03-28). Sudanese artist Ahmed Umar and the art of belonging. newarab.com 
Engaging with traditions of ritual, embodiment, and devotion, Ahmed draws on these frameworks to reflect on queerness beyond identity or transgression. | In his work, he approaches it as a generative mode of relationality, discipline, and becoming — an interpretation that bridges personal narrative, spiritual inquiry, and cultural memory. | Through this lens, Ahmed's practice explores the intersections of…
(2026-03-28). Zelensky agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour. newarab.com 
Qatar and Earlier on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – during a previously unannounced flurry of visits to Gulf nations – said his country and the
(2026-03-28). Palestinian teenager dies after being shot by Israeli forces. newarab.com 
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy died on Friday after being shot by Israeli forces. | The Palestinian health ministry identified the teenager as Adham Sayed Saleh Dahman and said he died of "serious wounds caused by Israeli forces' gunfire," Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Wafa said he was killed in an Israeli attack on Friday evening in the Dheisheh camp, south of Dahman was shot in the abdomen, the report said. His death takes the total number of Palestinians killed by Israel in the We…
(2026-03-28). Bahrain probes death of jailed activist, denies Shia crackdown. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-28). Egypt to slow some state projects amid Iran war. newarab.com 
Madbouly also said that both the public and the private sectors, with the exception of services and manufacturing sectors, will work remotely on every Sunday of April. The measure could be extended to an additional day per week or prolonged for further months if the war conti…
(2026-03-28). Pippa Small Jewellery: Where ethics, craft, and culture converge. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). US and Iraq to 'intensify cooperation' against attacks. newarab.com 
The Since the war began on 28 February with
(2026-03-28). Morocco draw under new coach as Algeria, Egypt win big. newarab.com 
Morocco grabbed a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Ecuador on Friday in their first match under coach Mohamed Ouahbi as Africa's Ouahbi took over from Walid Regragui this month and saw his side trail to John Yeboah's 48th-minute goal in Madrid in their first game since the controversial Neil El Aynaoui headed home an 88th-minut…
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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?
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). Are the Houthis ready to strike? responsiblestatecraft.org From northern Yemen, the Houthis are making clear that they are prepared for a new round of fighting, whether with the U.S. or Israel. From Iran, the message is being delivered that when, not if, American troops occupy any part of Iranian soil, the Houthis will enter the war.The Houthi-led Ansarullah movement emerged from the last round of fighting battered, but very much unbowed. Their ceasefire with the U.S. in May 2025 stopped further Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and U.S.-U.K. attacks on northern Yemen. Periodic Houthi and Israeli military exchanges continued until October 2025, when an Israel-Hamas…
(2026-03-28). Election 2026: Key dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly, N.J. and Del. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Here are the election dates and deadlines you need to know: | Pennsylvania:…
(2026-03-28). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-28). Philadelphia takes 3rd 'No Kings' protest to the Parkway. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's "No Kings" protest Saturday is The demonstration will begin at City Hall at noon. Protesters are expected to march onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 12: 30 p.m., with speeches scheduled for 1: 15 p.m. at the intersection of 22nd Street. | Organized by
(2026-03-28). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-28). Montgomery County announces new Norristown homeless shelter will finish construction by end of this year. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A new 24-hour, year-round shelter is one step closer to opening in Norristown. | The 50-bed shelter will be at DeKalb Center Norristown. Construction on the short-term housing facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. | The facility will provide social support programs focusing on career readiness, counseling, financial training and substance use disorder. Resources for Human Development, the county's nonprofit partner, will operate the shelter. | "On…
(2026-03-28). Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport. whyy.org A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday, authorities said. | Biden was not in the area when the agent was injured during a "negligent discharge" of his firearm Friday morning, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told The Associated Press. According to initial reports, the agent was traveling in an unmarked car when he accidentally discharged his gun shortly before 9 a.m., said Philadelphia Police Officer Tanya Little. | Other law enforcement officers came to assist the injured agent, wh…
(2026-03-28). Black Sea turns into a battlefield: A Turkish-operated tanker carrying Russian oil was hit. wsws.org The attack—carried out during the US-Israel war of annihilation against Iran, Türkiye's eastern neighbor—points to the danger of escalation and expansion in the Ukraine war.
(2026-03-28). Mass layoffs, inflation fuel strikes across Mexico. wsws.org Plant occupations and strike threats across Mexico are pitting workers against not only transnational corporations, but also the union bureaucracy and the Sheinbaum government.
(2026-03-28). Edwin Soto (1953-2026): Transit worker and lifetime supporter of the fight for socialism. wsws.org Edwin Soto was part of a generation of working class youth who were won to the cause of socialism in the course of the struggles of the 1960s and 70s.
(2026-03-28). New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will cut school and homeless programs to balance New York City's budget. wsws.org Less than a year after his election, Mamdani is moving to implement austerity to meet the legal requirements of a budget "balanced" on behalf of the bond markets and the financial aristocracy.
(2026-03-28). Federal judge delays sentencing of Chinese researcher Youhuang Xiang despite "time served" plea agreement. wsws.org A right-wing judge has stalled sentencing to probe fines and finances, extending Xiang's four- month incarceration amid a DOJ/university witch-hunt of Chinese scientists.
(2026-03-28). Australia: More Victorian teachers and supporters call for better wages, conditions at mass strike. wsws.org "The conditions in schools are terrible. We did so much heavy lifting along with all the health services during COVID, and this is how we got repaid. It's just appalling."
(2026-03-28). US to send another 10,000 ground troops to Middle East, as war with Iran escalates. wsws.org The Wall Street Journal and Axios reported Thursday that the Trump administration is considering deploying an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East as the US war of aggression against Iran enters its fifth week. "If President Trump gives the go-ahead, the U.S. could soon have more than 17,000 ground troops on Iran's doorstep," the Journal reported.
(2026-03-28). Sri Lankan government institutes huge fuel price increases. wsws.org The government's decision to reduce subsidies and hike fuel prices is driven by its determination to implement the IMF's austerity program requiring huge cuts to public spending.
(2026-03-28). Writers Guild of America West staff union moves to shut down strike. wsws.org A binding arbitration proposal exposes the union's betrayal, ending the strike by surrendering workers' power and subordinating struggle to management-controlled processes.
(2026-03-28). ICE at airports: A dress rehearsal for police state dictatorship. wsws.org The presence of ICE at airports is a further step in normalizing the use of armed federal agents and the military in civilian settings to intimidate and terrorize the population.
(2026-03-28). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Indian transport workers protest over wages and against privatisation; Australian mining workers denied pay over partial strikes; New Zealand firefighters' strikes continue.
(2026-03-28). Australian Broadcasting Corporation staff strike over pay and conditions. wsws.org "Lots of ABC workers are struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table, which is becoming more difficult because of inflation and rising housing and living costs."