(2026-03-08). Comicomment: War for profit, not peace. ecns.cn Criticism over the U.S. military action against Venezuela had barely faded when the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran last Saturday. Although the United States and Iran were still engaged in negotiations, Washington chose to pull the trigger, pushing the region once again toward the brink of war.
(2026-03-08). Comicomment: Peace through military force is a dead end. ecns.cn The United States and Israel last Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts. Although the White House released an image claiming it was building a path to "peace through strength," such rhetoric is little more than a familiar justification for power politics and hegemonic ambition.
(2026-03-08). Wisconsin: March 8-14, 2026: Free Palestine! Stand for Peace! Stop the U.S.-Israel War on Iran! U.S.: Hands Off Venezuela! (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-03-08). Comicomment: Peace through military force? A dead end. ecns.cn The United States and Israel last Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts. Although the White House released an image claiming it was building a path to "peace through strength," such rhetoric is little more than a familiar justification for power politics and hegemonic ambition.
(2026-03-08). Gaza's poetry bears witness to the world's silence. newarab.com 
There is a gifted young Gazan poet and translator named Mohammed Abu Lebda. Still in his twenties, he first reached out to me around two years ago and, since then, has continued to send fragments from his shattered world. | One evening, through WhatsApp, he shared videos of the ruins where his home once stood. A bomb had destroyed the house beside his family's, forcing them to flee. Watching the images, I could hardly breathe. | After hearing Mohammed's voice and witnessing the hardship surrounding him, I felt obliged to tell his story. Each day brought a new fear. Like so many others, he had lost his shelter and…
(2026-03-08). Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com 
An Israeli air strike killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza City on Sunday, local health officials said, the deadliest incident in Medics said the two people were travelling in a car near Al-Azhar University in western Gaza City. Their identities were not immediately clear. Several other people in the area were wounded in the strike, the health officials added. | Such attacks have declined since the start of the U.S.-Isr…
(2026-03-08). From 1830 Algeria to Gaza and Minab — A Moral Crisis of International Order. ummid.com Since October 2023, Gaza has endured one of the most intense bombardment campaigns in the contemporary world. amd now the brutal killing of girls in the US-Israeli attack on a school in Minab, Iran.
(2026-03-08). Honouring Gaza's women who refused to let the world look away. aljazeera.com Women journalists in Gaza have paid a heavy price for refusing to stay silent and continuing to expose Israel's crimes.
(2026-03-08). Britain's Role In Attacks On Cyprus, Venezuela, And Iran. popularresistance.org Britain's role in the recent machinations of the US empire has been central, despite going underreported and little criticized. Britain has a significant hand in the ongoing US war of aggression against Iran and their recent invasion of Venezuela. Britain's empire and overseas bases, and associated intelligence and surveillance capabilities, are cornerstones of its contribution to these ongoing wars. Just as Britain's colonial bases in occupied Cyprus served an intelligence and surveillance role in the Gaza genocide, so to did they help surveil Iran and prepare intelligence in preparation for US attacks, and are…
(2026-03-08). The Real State of the Union: Epstein's Shadow Network and the Illusion of American Democracy. scheerpost.com The newly released Epstein files don't just implicate a handful of powerful men—they expose an entire architecture of American power built on impunity, secrecy, and the quiet expectation that the rules apply only to everyone else. As Robert Scheer and Nolan Higdon dig into this week's revelations, the picture that emerges is not simply one …
(2026-03-08). The new modern crusade of the American Templars for the Holy Land of Israel. strategic-culture.su Iran in 2026 is a nation with a rich history and culture that the Epstein-Crusader cult wants to destroy for what they consider their "brothers in faith": Israel, a country that has existed since 1948. | Join us on , , and .
moneycontrol.com (2026-03-09). Iran War News Live: Dozens wounded in Bahrain; Indian rupee slumps to record low; Israeli intensifies attacks on Hezbollah At least 32 people were injured after an Iranian drone strike hit the island of Sitra in Bahrain overnight, as Gulf countries reported a new wave of missile and drone attacks amid escalating regional tensions. Bahrain's health ministry said all those wounded were Bahraini citizens, with four people in serious condition,
(2026-03-08). Women's Brigades From 22 Countries Demand Freedom for Venezuelan Presidential Couple. orinocotribune.com A total of 118 delegates from 22 nations gathered Friday, March 6, in Caracas for the meeting of the International Women's Brigades Cilia Flores for Peace. International solidarity was on full display in the Venezuelan capital to demand the immediate release of First Lady and Deputy Cilia Flores, and her husband, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. | This initiative, organized as part of the activities for the week of International Women's Day, intends to highlight the direct impact of sanctions and economic blockades on the lives of women in countries like Venezuela and Cuba. The delegates are promoting the con…
(2026-03-08). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Welcomes Trump's Recognition of Venezuela's Constitutional Government (+Assets Abroad). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "President Trump, we consider this decision as a recognition of the people of Venezuela and their just cause for the truth about our country," Rodríguez wrote on social media. | Earlier, Trump
(2026-03-08). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Welcomes Trump's Recognition of Venezuela's Constitutional Government (+Assets Abroad). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "President Trump, we consider this decision as a recognition of the people of Venezuela and their just cause for the truth about our country," Rodríguez wrote on social media. | Earlier, Trump
(2026-03-08). Dominican Republic vs. Netherlands in the Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — The Dominican Republic team will face the Netherlands today in their second game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. | The game will be played at IonDepot Park in Miami, the venue for the Group D games, in which the Dominican Republic team is competing against Nicaragua, Israel, Venezuela, and the Netherlands. | The World Baseball Classic brings together some of the world's top teams and numerous Major League Baseball stars, making it one of the most important events on the international baseball calendar. | The Dominican team takes the field this Sunday after defeating Nicaragua 12-3…
(2026-03-08). Venezuela And US Announce Restoration Of Diplomatic Relations. popularresistance.org Caracas and Washington have decided to restore diplomatic and consular relations. The announcement was made on Thursday evening by the Venezuelan and US governments in simultaneous statements. | In the Venezuelan statement shared by Foreign Minister Yván Gil, Venezuela "reaffirms its willingness to move forward in a new stage of constructive dialogue based on mutual respect, the sovereign equality of states, and cooperation between our peoples." Venezuela also emphasized that these relations should result in the social and economic well-being of the Venezuelan people.
(2026-03-08). Presidente Maduro envía mensaje de fe y esperanza al pueblo de Venezuela. radiohc.cu El presidente constitucional Nicolás Maduro envió este domingo un mensaje de fe y esperanza al pueblo de Venezuela en el Día Internacional de la Mujer. | En texto divulgado a través de las redes sociales por su hijo y diputado a la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Nicolás Maduro Guerra, el dignatario, desde el centro de reclusión de Brooklyn, Nueva York, señaló que "hoy Bolívar nos invita a votar y construir desde la comuna un gobierno donde reine la igualdad y la libertad". | En referencia a la primera Consulta Popular del 2026 en la que las comunidades organizadas votan por sus proyectos de desarrollo en cinco mi…
(2026-03-08). Presidente Maduro envía mensaje de fe y esperanza al pueblo de Venezuela. radiohc.cu El presidente constitucional Nicolás Maduro envió este domingo un mensaje de fe y esperanza al pueblo de Venezuela en el Día Internacional de la Mujer. | En texto divulgado a través de las redes sociales por su hijo y diputado a la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Nicolás Maduro Guerra, el dignatario, desde el centro de reclusión de Brooklyn, Nueva York, señaló que "hoy Bolívar nos invita a votar y construir desde la comuna un gobierno donde reine la igualdad y la libertad". | En referencia a la primera Consulta Popular del 2026 en la que las comunidades organizadas votan por sus proyectos de desarrollo en cinco mi…
(2026-03-08). Madison, April 18, 2026: Spring Into Artful Solidarity. wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/1covcPyHcZ/ Event by Building Unity Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 6: 00 pm at James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation for our monthly "Potluck for People, Peace, & Planet!" As one of the featured events of Building Unity for Nonviolent Action's "Spring Into Solidarity" campaign, we will be hosting an "Art Build" …
(2026-03-08). It Is Not Okay For Grown Adults To Believe Infantile Fairy Tales About Iran. thealtworld.com It's not okay for grown adults to believe the United States wages wars to promote humanitarian interests and bring freedom and democracy to oppressed populations. | It's not okay for grown adults to believe that US soldiers fight and die to protect their country and its citizens. | It's not okay for grown adults to believe US military interventionism in the middle east has anything to do with women's rights or making life better for women. | It's not okay for grown adults to believe good things come from the US military attacking middle eastern nations and toppling their governments. | It's not okay for grown adu…
(2026-03-08). Bandwagon as a propaganda technique: When 'participating' is used as a geopolitical weapon. moderndiplomacy.eu What is the bandwagon technique? Bandwagon is a propaganda technique that utilizes the instinct of human participation in a systematic manner. It has a simple but deadly basic idea, creating the impression that "everyone is on this side" and that others will join in not because they think critically, but because they are afraid of …
(2026-03-08). 165 massacred schoolgirls in Iran and the silence that exposes the West's moral selectivity. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Hana Saada In an era when images can circle the globe in seconds and newsrooms claim to uphold universal humanitarian principles; one might expect the killing of 165 schoolgirls inside a primary school to dominate international headlines. One would expect emergency debates, moral outrage, and relentless coverage. Yet in the southeastern Iranian city…
(2026-03-08). Pursuing Reparations for Africa: From African Union to United Nations. moderndiplomacy.eu Noticeably, African political elites and intellectuals, academics, and researchers have navigated reparations with little progress and tangible results until today. Political and diplomatic engagements are weak and uncoordinated, while platforms for strategic advocacy are consistently used largely for geopolitical solidarity. With changing times, Africa has to treat development issues with strategies and consistency and make …
(2026-03-08). Punjab's 'Saari Guarantiyan Puri Karan Wala Budget': A Testament to AAP's Commitment. devdiscourse.com On Sunday, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented Punjab's 2026-27 budget, allocating Rs 2,60,437 crore, marking the last budget before the 2027 elections. He emphasized the fulfillment of every promise made by the AAP government and honored the contributions of mothers and daughters in Punjab.
(2026-03-08). Smoke rises over Beirut after Israeli strike on Raouche building. aljazeera.com Smoke rose over Beirut after an Israeli strike hit an apartment in the Ramada Hotel building in the Raouche district.
(2026-03-08). President Díaz-Canel meets with Cuban women to celebrate International Women's Day. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, met this Saturday with a group of Cuban women, just hours before the commemoration of International Women's Day, the Cuban Presidency reported on its social media accounts. | Participating in the meeting were Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister; Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee; and Teresa Amarelle Boué, Secretary General of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC). | "It always uplifts, emancipates, fills us with…
(2026-03-08). 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.
(2026-03-08). School Strike In Germany: 50,000 Against Military Service. popularresistance.org At 11: 00 am, teenagers started flooding Potsdamer Platz. They came from schools around the city, marching in groups of 50 or 100, waving banners and banging drums. "Not one person and not one penny for the Bundeswehr," they chanted. | "I don't want to die for a country that doesn't offer me anything," said Karl, 18, a student at Evangelische Schule Berlin Zentrum in Mitte. "They talk about protecting us while cutting funding for education and culture." | On January 1, Germany's military began sending out questionnaires to people born in 2008 as they turn 18 this year.
(2026-03-08). Iran as a new Forever War. juancole.com ( The county is home to Camp Pendleton, Naval Base Coronado and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, all of whic…
(2026-03-08). No Kings! No Billionaires! Actions Across Wisconsin March 28, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Find an event in Wisconsin and across the U.S.: Madison, March 7, 2026. / Photo:
(2026-03-08). Kyiv protests against Moscow's participation in Venice Biennale art festival. scmp.com Ukrainian ministers launched a protest at plans to reopen the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale, in a statement published in Kyiv on Sunday. | Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna called the admission of Russian artists to international events unacceptable and asked the organisers to reconsider their decision. | After all, they had condemned Moscow's aggression soon after the start of Russia's war against Ukraine more than four years ago, they noted.
(2026-03-08). Iran war rages, but killings continue: Arab Israeli shot dead in Nazareth. haaretz.com The victim, a man in his 50s, is the latest in a wave of killings that has disproportionately affected Arab citizens, who were killed on average every 36 hours in 2025…
(2026-03-08). Won't get fooled again: Kurds have lent arms to US before, at their peril. responsiblestatecraft.org On March 4, Donald Trump
(2026-03-08). Two Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon: military. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said on Sunday that two of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon, marking the first fatalities among its troops since The military did not immediately provide further details on the circumstances of the incident. | Israeli Army Radio identified one of the soldiers as Maj. Maher Khattar from Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. It said the other soldier's name has not yet been cleared for publication.
(2026-03-08). Sri Lanka hospital discharges 22 Iranian sailors rescued after warship sinking. scmp.com Sri Lanka discharged from hospital 22 Iranian sailors who were plucked from life rafts after their warship was sunk by a US submarine, officials said on Sunday. | The sailors were treated at Karapitiya Hospital in the southern port city of Galle since Wednesday after the IRIS Dena was torpedoed just outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters. | "Another 10 are still undergoing treatment," said a medical officer at the hospital.
(2026-03-08). Corporate Media Go All Out To Support The US-Israeli War On Iran. popularresistance.org Corporate media of all stripes have rushed to support the U.S./Israeli attack on Iran, throwing objectivity and accuracy by the wayside in order to manufacture consent for regime change. | On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, bombing cities across the country, assassinating its supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and openly stating their goal was overthrowing the government. | Despite this, media have gone out of their way to present the actions as the U.S. protecting itself, describing them as "defensive strikes," and to frame Iran as the aggressor.
(2026-03-08). Police register FIR after 15-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted in Mandi Bahauddin hospital. dawn.com MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Punjab Police on Sunday registered a first information report (FIR) after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a hospital near the district's King Chowk, officials said. | Per officials, the incident allegedly occurred in a private hospital when the victim went there to collect medicines. She was reportedly taken to a room in the facility. | The Civil Lines Police Station registered an FIR on the complaint of the victim's mother against three individuals under Sections 376(3) (punishment for rape of a minor) and 114 (abetment) of the Pakistan Penal Code. | One of the suspects wa…
(2026-03-08). Young Philadelphians are finding success with PA Youth Vote, tipping peers toward civic involvement. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Vincent Nguyen said he did not really care about voting when he was at North Penn Senior School. He was in high school, so why bother paying attention to civics? | That changed for Nguyen when he was 15 and started an internship at
(2026-03-08). "We are fighting this war for the banks" : London post and transport workers denounce bombing of Iran. wsws.org Socialist Equality Party supporters spoke to workers operating and maintaining buses across West London and to postal workers at Mount Pleasant Mail Centre, Royal Mail's central sorting and distribution hub.
(2026-03-08). Singing circle in Amsterdam offers benefits to dementia patients. scmp.com Megan Worthy still recalls singing in a choir in the Australian capital, Canberra, as she was growing up. | Now, as a rare form of early-onset dementia chips away at her vision and other brain functions, the 58-year-old is transported back to her musical youth as she and her daughter, Bronte, sing together with other people with neurological conditions in an Amsterdam concert hall, the Concertgebouw.
(2026-03-08). How targeting of desalination plants could disrupt water supply in the Gulf. aljazeera.com The military targeting of desalination plants poses a huge risk to water security in the water-scarce Gulf region.
(2026-03-08). 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?
(2026-03-08). Macron to visit Cyprus as France deploys warships to Mediterranean amid Iran war. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday, his office said, as France deploys warships to the Mediterranean following a drone attack on the island EU member days ago. | Macron will meet Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Paphos to show "solidarity" and detail moves to "strengthen security around Cyprus and in the eastern Mediterranean", the Elysee said on Sunday.
(2026-03-08). LEVER WEEKLY: War Bets Paid Off. levernews.com 
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(2026-03-08). Trump Has Made The US War Machine A Spectacle. popularresistance.org President Donald Trump's unprovoked assault on Iran is the latest phase of a rampage in which the administration is making war and militarism central features of life in the United States. While the Pentagon's violence has been unavoidable for many people around the world, it has largely been hidden from the view of most of the U.S. population. Not anymore. | The U.S. and Israel opened this war by launching attacks across Iran on the morning of February 28. Since the beginning of the bombing campaign, at least 555 Iranians have been killed, including well over 100 people‚Äâ—‚Ä&ac…
(2026-03-08). Experts assure public that sanitary pads remain safe to use. sanews.gov.za Experts assure public that sanitary pads remain safe to use | Experts from leading South African research and clinical institutions have moved to assure the public that it remains safe to use sanitary pads. | Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on Sunday led a joint media briefing to respond to public concerns on the safety of sanitary pads. This after a study conducted by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Free State, entitled 'The presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals in sanitary pads: A study done in South Africa' was published in the Science of the Total Environment Journal last month. | Mo…
(2026-03-08). Industry questions fuel price surge despite 'old stocks'. dawn.com 
Tankers are seen off the coast of Fujairah, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz.—Reuters | KARACHI: Though Pakistan is not part of the ongoing India kept petrol and diesel prices stable despite global price spikes, but LPG prices were increased. The Indian government has so far managed high import costs for crude. | Trade and business peo…
(2026-03-08). TMC Women Activists Protest LPG Price Hike with Symbolic March in Kolkata. devdiscourse.com In a striking demonstration in Kolkata, women activists from the TMC took to the streets on Sunday to protest a recent hike in LPG prices. The protest, which began at Subodh Mullick Square, saw participants clanging utensils to draw attention to the financial strain faced by households due to rising cooking gas costs.
(2026-03-08). Explosion at US embassy in Oslo, no injuries. dawn.com The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion in the early hours of Sunday but no one was injured, police in the Norwegian capital said, adding the cause was not immediately known. | The blast occurred around 1am local time (0000 GMT) and caused only "minor material damage" to one of the building's entrances, Oslo police said in a statement. | Investigators were examining the scene, while dogs, drones, and helicopters were involved in the search "for one or more potential perpetrators", it said. | "Police view such incidents in public spaces as very serious, and are investigating the case with substantial resour…
(2026-03-08). Three Indonesian crew missing after UAE tugboat sinks in Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Three Indonesian crew members are missing after the United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat Mussafah 2 sank in the There have been numerous attacks on ships navigating the strait since the The Mussafah 2 had seven crew members from Indonesia, India and the Philippines, the ministry said, adding that four survived and three others, all Indo…
(2026-03-08). Civilian killed, cop injured as armed men open fire on police in KP's Lakki Marwat. dawn.com A civilian was killed, and a police constable was injured when armed men on motorcycles opened fire on a police patrol in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district, officials said. | A police official confirmed that the attack occurred in the Serai Naurang town, adding that "a gun battle between the police and the assailants erupted after the firing attack." | The official said the bodies of the civilian and the injured cop were taken to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in the Serai Naurang town. | The attack comes amid a worsening security situation in Lakki Marwat district, which has witnessed repeated militan…
(2026-03-08). Triple Talaq and Dowry Scandal: A Family's Legal Turmoil. devdiscourse.com A man and seven of his family members face legal action after being accused of giving his wife triple talaq and harassing her over dowry issues, according to officials.
(2026-03-08). World's highest bridge elevates tourism. ecns.cn Guizhou province's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the highest in the world, has significantly boosted tourism beyond expectations, deputies to the 14th National People's Congress said on Friday.
(2026-03-08). Yamal's Goal Consolidates Barcelona's Lead in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — Lamine Yamal's goal in the second half led Barcelona to victory against Athletic Club Bilbao, confirming their position at the top of Spanish football. | After a balanced first half, the Barcelona star scored the winning goal in the 68th minute, securing three points for the Catalan side in their visit to San Mamés. | Ahead of this week's Champions League round of 16 first leg, German coach Hansi Flick rotated his squad against Athletic Bilbao, with regular starters like Pedri, Fermín, and Raphinha seeing action on the bench in the match corresponding to Matchday 27 of the domestic le…
(2026-03-08). Drone strikes on Sudan markets kill 33: medical source. newarab.com 
Drone strikes on markets in paramilitary-controlled towns in the Kordofan region killed 33 people Sunday, while a strike in Darfur resulted in a raging oil fire, sources told AFP. | Two of the attacks were on small towns in West Kordofan state – part of the resource-rich Kordofan region, currently the fiercest battlefront in the nearly three-year war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). | In RSF-controlled Abu Zabad and Wad Banda, a combined 33 people were killed and 59 injured, according to a doctor at Abu Zabad hospital, where the victims were brought. | Using a satellite intern…
(2026-03-08). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-08). US activists, politicians rally on anniversary of civil rights march. scmp.com Sixty-one years after state troopers attacked Civil Rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, thousands are gathering in the Alabama city this weekend, amid new concerns about the future of the Voting Rights Act. | The March 7, 1965, violence that became known as Bloody Sunday shocked the nation and helped spur passage of the landmark legislation that dismantled barriers to voting for Black Americans in the Jim Crow South.
(2026-03-08). LeBron James, NBA Record Holder for Baskets Scored. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — American basketball player LeBron James displays another record in his career, after becoming the player with the most baskets in the NBA. | Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who also holds the NBA's all-time scoring record, has amassed 15,838 career points, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. | He reached this milestone on Thursday with a spin jumper from the baseline against the Denver Nuggets, who ultimately won 120-113. | This season, James surpassed Michael Cooper for fifth place on the Lakers' all-time assists list and also reached 1,000 three-pointers. | The media spotlight now…
(2026-03-08). Madison, March 21, 2026: Building Unity's. wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/1CJY4m4iAr/ Event by Building Unity Join us on Saturday, Mar. 21, 2026 at 6: 00 pm at James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation for our monthly "Potluck for People, Peace, & Planet!" and the launch of the Building Unity for Nonviolent Action's "Spring into Solidarity" (placeholder name) Campaign. More info about this campaign will be …
(2026-03-08). Saudi Arabia has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, say sources. geo.tv 
Smoke rises above the city, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 5, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-03-08). Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader? scmp.com Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has been appointed to succeed his father as the new head of the Islamic republic. | The younger Khamenei was named supreme leader by the top clerical body the Assembly of Experts in a statement published shortly after midnight on Monday in Iran.
(2026-03-08). Capital market reforms to pick up pace. ecns.cn Continued efforts will be made to further improve the quality and expand the size of the Chinese capital market during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, which is conducive to the development of new quality productive forces, said Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
(2026-03-08). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-08). Spain rips into Trump, Netanyahu warmongering in Middle East. ummid.com Showing extraordinary courage, Spain has rejected Donald Trump's repeated call to join the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, categorically asserting that the war is not good for the world.
(2026-03-08). Sri Lanka hospital releases 22 rescued from torpedoed Iranian vessel. newarab.com 
Sri Lanka discharged 22 Iranian crew from hospital who were plucked from life rafts after their warship was sunk by a US submarine, officials said Sunday. | The crew had been treated at Karapitiya Hospital in the southern port city of Galle since Wednesday after the IRIS Dena was torpedoed just outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters. | The attack on Dena was the first military strike far outside the Middle East since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran a week ago. | Those discharged overnight had been taken to a beach resort in the same district, as Sri Lanka's navy ended its search on Sund…
(2026-03-08). IDF orders mass southern Lebanon evacuation; Almost 400 reported killed this week. haaretz.com According to official sources in Israel, the strikes targeted senior Lebanese officials in the Iranian Quds Force. Lebanon's Health Ministry said over 300 people have been killed in the country since the outbreak of the war with Iran…
(2026-03-08). Can Nepal Election Favour Return of Hindu Monarchy. ummid.com Both India and the Communist China are closely observing the electoral process in Nepal, and the probable outcome emerging in the next few days.
(2026-03-08). India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title. dawn.com India won a record third T20 World Cup title and became the first team to defend their crown with a 96-run thumping of New Zealand in a lop-sided final on Sunday. | Suryakumar Yadav's India were also the first team to lift the trophy on home soil as over 86,000 fans celebrated at the Narendra Modi Stadium. | England and the West Indies have won two titles each. | Sanju Samson's blistering 89 off 46 balls guided the co-hosts to 255-5 and Jasprit Bumrah starred as New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs. | Part-time spinner Abhishek Sharma claimed the final wicket of Jacob Duffy, securing a dominant victory…
(2026-03-08). Fear of ICE Is Driving Patients Away From HIV Care. truthout.org For two weeks, Albé Sanchez didn't leave their house in South Minneapolis. "[I was] forced into survival mode," Sanchez told Uncloseted Media and Rewire News Group (RNG). "I felt like there was an invisible wall [to the outside world] that I couldn't cross unless I really wanted to put myself in a place where there was a chance that I might not be able to come back," they added. |
(2026-03-08). What would a feminist Karachi look like? dawn.com Consider this: she gets back home after a long hard day at work. "It's 10pm already," she thinks to herself, as something outside the window catches her eye. It's her roommate excitedly waving a cricket bat at her. | She now begins to notice her surroundings: almost 15 girls from her neighbourhood out on the street. All positioned for the game, all looking as disheveled as one can be, yet they all have this fiery spark in their eyes. Clearly they feel passionately for the game. They play for the next two hours. | Unperturbed by any restrictions. The dark shadows on the street do not scare them. Time is of no conc…
(2026-03-08). US pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew, survivors from sunken ship, says memo. geo.tv 
Sri Lanka Navy personnel assist Iranian sailors during a rescue operation after responding to a distress call from their vessel, the Iranian military ship, IRIS Dena, within Sri Lanka's maritime search and rescue region, in the Indian Ocean, March 4. — Reuters
(2026-03-08). Miami Hosts Summit of Right-Wing LATAM Leaders. orinocotribune.com Trump will confirm loyalties with the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative. | On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump will receive about a dozen right-wing Latin American head of states in Miami. | The Republican leader will present the "Shield of the Americas" initiative at Trump National Doral Miami, a golf resort that will also host the G20 Summit in late 2026. | Convened before the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, this conservative summit comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Havana as a result of the U.S. blockade against Cuba. | According to the White House, the meeting's goal is to count…
(2026-03-08). No, Earth.org, Grasslands Are Not on the Brink of Climate Driven Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com Observed data show expanding vegetation, not disappearing grasslands. Claims of a climate-driven grassland collapse is just another speculative climate disaster fairy tale presented as fact. Earth.org got their facts badly wrong by failing to examine actual data.
(2026-03-08). Florida Has Deemed All Existing Intro to Sociology Textbooks Illegal and Produced Its Own. scheerpost.com Zachary Levenson for Truthout Imagine the following scenario: You're teaching Introduction to Sociology at a community college in Florida, and today, you're trying to explain the well-documented pay gap between men and women in the United States. You check the guidance you just received from your dean, who received instructions via email from the executive …
(2026-03-08). Rescue flights to Israeli citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates to resume. haaretz.com Repatriation flights were put on hold following an Iranian drone strike at Dubai International Airport on Saturday…
(2026-03-08). President Ramaphosa to strengthen Brazil ties on State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to strengthen Brazil ties on State Visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a State Visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil from 9 — 10 March at the invitation of His Excellency President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. | The visit is an opportunity for the two Heads of State to engage on a broad range of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest. | "South Africa and Brazil share historic and fraternal ties, built on friendship, shared African heritage, solidarity, South cooperation and multilateralism. The relationship is anchored on the Declaration of Strategic Partne…
(2026-03-08). How convenient is it for foreign visitors in China? | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn In recent years, China has continued to improve facilitation services for foreign visitors, introducing a range of measures in visa-free policies, mobile payments, tax refunds, and multilingual services to enhance travel and consumption experiences for international visitors. How is the experience of "traveling in China"? And what do Chinese people observe in this trend? Let's head to Chang'an Avenue and hear what Chinese and foreign passersby think.
(2026-03-08). Chinese Taipei Defeats South Korea and Revives Hopes in World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — Chinese Taipei achieved an unprecedented victory over South Korea today in 10 innings with a tight score of 5-4 and kept alive their hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. | It could well be said that the — for many — surprising victory was built on home runs, as Yu Chang opened the scoring in the second inning with a four-bagger, which Tsung-Che Cheng then repeated in the sixth. | History repeated itself in the eighth inning, when, after Kun-Yu Chiang reached first base on a hit, Stuart Fairchild came to bat and hit a home run. | The South…
(2026-03-08). Toxic smoke, rain over Tehran after Israel strikes oil depots. newarab.com 
Thick black smoke from Israel bombed at least four oil depots in and around Tehran late Saturday night, sending dense plumes of smoke into the air that turned the sky into "dark black clouds", according to Iranian reports. | The Iranian Red Crescent Society warned that the fires had released hazardous chemic…
(2008-03-26). Iran says it could fight US and Israel for six months as regional conflict widens. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country's forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran's commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut. | As the conflict spilled into its second week, the regional repercussions spiraled, with Saudi Arabia intercepting a wave of drones headed for targets including the diplomatic quarter in capital Riyadh and Kuwait saying an attack hit fuel tanks at its international airport. | The strike on Kuwait's aviation fuel storage compounded fears over energy supplies with the country's nationa…
(2026-03-08). US Rushes New Bomb Shipment To Israel. popularresistance.org The US State Department on 6 March bypassed Congress to approve the sale of thousands of 1,000 lb bombs to Israel, declaring an "emergency" due to the US-Israel war on Iran. | The $151.8 million deal covers 12,000 BLU-110A/B 1,000-lb bomb bodies, as well as logistics and technical support. These bombs are manufactured by Repkon USA, which is owned by Repkon, a Turkish firm. | By invoking the emergency determination, the State Department waived the normal congressional review period under the Arms Export Control Act.
(2026-03-08). The road to war: U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian school must be answered. ecns.cn The joint military strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran in recent days have triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East and resulted in a tragic humanitarian disaster.
(2026-03-08). Two killed, 12 wounded by 'projectile' in Saudi Arabia: civil defence. newarab.com 
A projectile killed two people and injured 12 more in Saudi Arabia's Al Kharj governorate south of Riyadh, the kingdom's The civil defence agency said an Indian and a Bangladeshi national were killed by an unspecified "military projectile" that hit a residential area, according to the statement, which did not mention Iran by name. | Al Kharj governorate is home to a massive air base and has been targeted repeatedly over the past week as Tehran stru…
(2026-03-08). Xi attends meeting of military delegation at annual legislative session. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force at the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing, March 7.
(2026-03-08). Weather outlook: 8 March 2026. sanews.gov.za Weather outlook: 8 March 2026 | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says most of the rain is expected to clear over the central and western parts of the country, with plenty of sunshine forecast. | However, a different picture unfolds in the northeastern parts, where widespread showers and thundershowers are still likely over northeastern Limpopo, the Weather Service said on Sunday. | SAWS issued an Orange Level 5 warning for severe thunderstorms over the extreme eastern parts of Limpopo, and a Yellow Level 2 warning for Limpopo (excluding the west) and the northeastern Lowveld of Mpumalanga. | It also iss…
(2026-03-08). On Int'l Women's Day, the US needs an Equal Rights Amendment. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment) — When the founding fathers proclaimed that "all men are created equal," it was preceded by "we hold these truths to be self-evident." If they were truths and also self-evident, why were the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence from the moneyed class only (physicians, lawyers, merchants, plantations owners and land speculators), many of whom were slave-holders. Deepening the deception, all the signers considered women inferior to men intellectually, emotionally, physically and spiritually; consequently, the signers meant privileged white men only w…
(2026-03-08). Pope Leo urges dialogue amid Middle East war. aljazeera.com Pope Leo urged dialogue and an end to the violence in the Middle East as tensions escalate in the region.
(2026-03-08). Three Massive Funds Control A Chunk Of Most Media. popularresistance.org Recently, FAIR (2/3/26) took a look at the owners of the biggest online media outlets. It focused on the controlling owners of those outlets, which are mostly publicly traded corporations. But a lot of the money—about $2 trillion dollars—invested in the top 50 online media outlets in the US is not the controlling owners'. Rather, it is possessed by minority institutional investors that manage assets for others. | Take BlackRock, Inc., for instance. Innovation & Tech Today (7/8/22) called it "the biggest company you've probably never heard of."
(2026-03-08). Kuwait airport, Saudi Arabia targeted as Iran presses Gulf attacks. newarab.com 
Gulf nations reported on Sunday missiles and drone attacks, while Iran vowed to press on with strikes against neighbouring countries as the regional war entered its second week. | Saudi Arabia, Qatar's defence ministry said on Sunday that the country was targeted a day earlier by 10 ballistic missiles and two cruis…
(2026-03-08). Pakistani national convicted in US over alleged Trump assassination plot. geo.tv 
Asif Merchant, a Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran, appears on charges in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate a US politician or government officials, in a courtroom in New York, US, September 16, 2024, in this courtroom sketch. — ReutersProsecutors link plot to…
(2026-03-08). Israel massacres scores of people in south Lebanon airstrikes. newarab.com 
Israeli warplanes killed scores of people in The Lebanese National News Agency reported that Israeli aircraft targeted a three-storey building in Seir al-Gharbiya on Sunday morning, totally destroying it and killing 19 people, most of them women and children. | Previous Israeli strikes in the early hours of Sunday morning killed eight people and injured four others…
(2026-03-08). Mossad agents planning bombings in Saudi Arabia, Qatar arrested: US Journalist. ummid.com Tucker Carlson, a renowned American Journalist and Political Commentator, has claimed that Mossad agents planning bombings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been arrested by the authorities in the two countries.
(2026-03-08). Amid military success, Israel and U.S. still get Iranians to rise up against the regime. haaretz.com Israeli defense officials believe achieving the war's goals will take another 4-6 weeks, and even then, the collapse of the Iranian regime won't be certain, as about half of the 50 senior regime figures who were targets for assassination have been killed…
(2026-03-08). This is even dumber and crazier than the Iraq war. strategic-culture.su By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | This is the new George W Bush. Trump is what Bush metamorphoses into when it…
(2026-03-08). Israel pounds Beirut, warns Lebanon of 'heavy price'. dawn.com • Stages rare helicopter raid deep into Bekaa Valley, killing 41 | • UN, Ghana condemn 'war crime' attack that wounded three peacekeepers | BEIRUT: Israel warned Lebanon it would pay a "very heavy price" if it fai ≠l ≠ ≠ed to control the Hezbollah group on Saturday, as Israeli forces pounded the Beirut with airstrikes and mounted a deadly airborne raid in the country's east. | The warning came as the cross-border conflict, which dragged Lebanon into a wider Middle East
(2026-03-08). Chasing Shadows: An Enchanting Encounter with Tadoba's Tigers. devdiscourse.com The anticipation in Tadoba's jungle air was palpable as our guide, Santosh, signaled that a tiger was close. Despite earlier disappointment, the group, aboard an open Gypsy, eagerly awaited their chance to see the majestic animal.
(2026-03-08). New hunt for flight MH370 ends with no clues to 12-year mystery. geo.tv 
(2026-03-08). Statewide Actions in Wisconsin March 28, 2026: No Kings! No Billionaires! (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-03-08). UAE billionaire tears into Trump for dragging ME into war with Iran. ummid.com UAE billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor tore into U.S. President Donald Trump for dragging the Middle East into war with Iran.
(2026-03-08). Police probe man for throwing 'ignited' devices near protest in front of Mayor Mamdani's house. geo.tv 
Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, looks on as he holds a campaign rally on the eve of election day, in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S., November 3, 2025. — Reuters Far-right influencer Jake Lang protests outside…
(2026-03-07). Nation ramps up efforts to attract visitors. ecns.cn In recent years, China has introduced a series of policies to boost inbound tourism. In 2025, inbound tourist trips exceeded 150 million, a year-on-year increase of over 17 percent, while inbound tourism spending surpassed $130 billion, up more than 40 percent year-on-year.
(2026-03-08). Palestinian historian Walid al-Khalidi dies aged 100. newarab.com 
Palestinian historian Khalidi was one of the most prominent researchers of Palestinian history, documenting Israeli crimes since the Born in Jerusalem in 1925, Khalidi studied at the University of Oxford, earning a Master of Arts in 1951. He began his acad…
(2026-03-08). Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM, move Rajya Sabha. ummid.com Nitish Kumar Thursday March 05, 2026 announced he is quitting as Chief Minister of Bihar and moving to Rajya Sabha — the Upper House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-03-08). Hospitals in Beirut suburbs brace for Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-03-08). Gwadar fisherman killed by 'debris from Israeli projectile' in Iran waters. dawn.com GWADAR: A fisherman from Gwadar was killed after the debris of an Israeli projectile intercepted by Iranian air defence systems hit his boat in Iranian waters, officials said on Sunday. | Gwadar Deputy Commissioner (DC) Naqibullah Kakar confirmed the incident to Dawn that took place on Saturday, saying that the deceased was identified as Muhammad Tayyab, a resident of Gannz, a small coastal town in Balochistan's Gwadar district. | District Police Officer Attaur Rehman also confirmed the incident and told Dawn that Tayyab "went into Iranian waters for Iranian oil". | DC Kakar believes an attempt was made to attack…
(2026-03-08). Israeli satire show touches a nerve with from Khamenei on democratic backsliding. haaretz.com The satirical monologue imagines Khamenei recalling how Iran abandoned liberalism for religious rule, sparking debate in Israel over whether the sketch was a divisive attack on Jewish tradition or a warning about the country under Netanyahu's far-right government…
(2026-03-08). Cuba Will Compete in Three Finals at the Badminton International. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — This Sunday, three finals will be contested by Cuban representatives in the Havana 2026 International Youth Badminton Tournament, at the Sports City Coliseum. | Iker Herrera and Thalia Roque, members of the senior national team, will compete for the mixed doubles title against Colombians Jerónimo Giraldo and Juliana Castaño. | The visitors reached this stage with two easy victories over inexperienced local pairs, while Iker and Thalia easily won their match against another Cuban duo. | In women's doubles, the hosts Leonor Alvisa and Thalia Roque will face Paraguayan sisters Paula and…
(2026-03-08). House Bill Could Weaken EPA Oversight of Hazardous Chemicals. truthout.org For the past four years, Jackie Medcalf has been testing the groundwater in northwest Houston where, decades ago, a dry cleaning facility had, over time, dumped hazardous chemicals used in the dry cleaning process into the stormwater drain, ditches and alleyways. The chemicals eventually seeped into the groundwater and migrated west to the community of Cyprus, where Medcalf and her team at the… |
(2026-03-08). 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.
(2026-03-08). CBSE 10th, 12th (March 5, 6, 2026) Exams in Middle East Postponed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the classes Xth and XIIth exams 2026 to be held on March 05 and 06, 2026 for the students in Middle East.
(2026-03-08). Iran's Pezeshkian backtracks on apology after hardline backlash. newarab.com 
On Saturday, Pezeshkian issued a televised apology to regional states targeted by Iranian attacks over the past week, adding that Tehran had decided not to hit neighbouring countries unless assaults originated from their territory. | Despite this, <...
(2026-03-08). Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo regains half-marathon world record in Lisbon. aljazeera.com The 25-year-old is back on top, five years after first setting the record on the same course.
(2026-03-08). CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams 2026 in Middle East Postponed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the ongoing Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for Monday, March 2, across seven Middle East countries citing the current situation in the region.
(2026-03-08). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-08). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-08). Petrol issue turns bloody: Filling station worker killed, two injured in Sialkot for refusing to fill cans. dawn.com NAROWAL: A filling station employee was shot dead and his two colleagues were injured by men for refusing to fill jerry cans with petrol the other night after the government A video of the altercation and murder in the Hajipura police area went viral on social media. | Muhammad Nawaz, a resident of Nothen village, Hafizabad, filed a complaint with the police, saying that his nephew, Sibtain Ali, was working at the filling pump on Daska Road, Hajipura, Sialkot. Two persons arrived at the filling station in a car and pr…
(2026-03-08). War Diary Day 9: War hits oil, water, and diplomacy. dawn.com War has a way of widening even when some of the actors involved are simultaneously trying to contain it, and the events of the past day in the US-Israel war with Iran offered a striking illustration of this paradox. | The conflict is no longer confined to air strikes and the exchange of missiles and drones between adversaries. It is steadily drawing in the economic lifelines of the region, from oil infrastructure to desalination plants, as a diplomatic effort to end Iranian strikes on its neighbours faltered because of a statement by President Donald Trump and subsequent US and Israeli strikes. | The diplomatic o…
(2026-03-08). China Q&A ÔΩú Writing new history by taking advantage of 5G technology, China's Xizang breaks free from Western narrative. ecns.cn The 2026 national "two sessions" is currently underway, with the development of different ethnic groups being one of key focuses for many deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Meanwhile, it has also attracted the international attention.
(2026-03-08). SPL 25/26 MW24: Al-Nassr rocks, but Ronaldo further down in Top Scorers List. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team in the SPL 2025-26 standings but its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has slipped further down the top goal scorers' list released after Matchweek 24 ended Sunday March 01, 2026.
(2026-03-08). South Africa heads to UN women's summit to advance justice and equality. sanews.gov.za South Africa heads to UN women's summit to advance justice and equality | The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is leading South Africa's delegation to the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, which runs from 9 – 20 March 2026. | The global gathering arrives at a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality, as nations reflect on progress made in promoting the rights of women and girls, while confronting persistent structural barriers that hinder access to justice, economic opportu…
(2026-03-08). Police seize drugs worth R2.8m at OR Tambo International. sanews.gov.za Police seize drugs worth R2.8m at OR Tambo International | Police at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) have seized drugs with an estimated street value of R2.8 million. | "During routine day-to-day operations, police made the first discovery of crystal meth worth R2.2 million at a cargo warehouse on Wednesday. The meth was destined for the Philippines from South Africa," the police said in a statement. | The second drug bust was made at another cargo warehouse, where eight large boxes containing dagga worth R672 000 was discovered on Thursday. | "The dagga was shipped from Morocco and was destined for Sout…
(2026-03-08). Strait of Hormuz: A battle that could shake the global economy. newarab.com 
Traffic through the narrow waterway of the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed in recent days as Iranian missile and drone attacks At least two Iranian ballistic missiles struck The disruption has been…
(2026-03-08). What Lies for Muslims under Seemanchal as Union Territory. ummid.com A closer examination suggests that the proposed Seemanchal Union Territory, comprising of the Seemanchal region of Bihar and part of West Bengal, is primarily a political project.
(2026-03-08). The wrong question about the war in Iran. juancole.com At its root, the assault on Iran is inseparable from the question of Palestine. | Montréal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Much of the discussion surrounding the current war on Iran focuses on its potential outcome for the United States. One of the most frequently asked questions is whether Washington will suffer yet another loss of face in the Middle East. But this is the wrong question. Even if the war produces chaos and ultimately harms the United States and Europe—as earlier interventions in Iraq, Libya and Syria did—the more important issue is what benefit Israel, the war's proponen…
(2026-03-08). Apple Unpacks iPhone 17e: What's New? ummid.com Smartphone giant, Apple, Tuesday March 03, 2026 unpacked iPhone 17e, its latest smartphone, which is billed as a powerful and more affordable addition to the already available iPhone 17 lineup.
(2026-03-08). US-Israel Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots Blanket City in Smoke. truthout.org In the wake of infernos unleashed across portions of Tehran the night before, the people of Iran's capital woke up Sunday to the hideous sight of ominous gray clouds above, choking-levels of smoke, and black raindrops full of toxic oil falling across the city. Critics described "scenes of Armageddon" and characterized the bombings and the destruction they triggered as the latest crimes… |
(2026-03-08). Can Israel the U.S. Sustain Iran's Military Power? (w/ Alastair Crooke) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com The Iran War has just begun — but already, Iran's military prowess, and America's and Israel's impulsive imperial hubris, is on full display. While the official White House X account posts video montages featuring video games and Hollywood movies spliced with real footage of their attacks on Iran, the situation on the ground could not be more different than …
(2026-03-08). Iranian cleric says consensus reached on new supreme leader. newarab.com 
A member of the Iranian Assembly of Experts said a decisive majority has been reached on a candidate to succeed the late Mohammad Mehdi Mirbagheri, a conservative cleric, said on Sunday that council members "have made great efforts and have not fallen short" in the process of selecting a new leader for the country. | He did not name the potential new leader however. | He added that a "decisive majority has been reached" within the council regarding a leadership option [m…
(2026-03-08). Xi calls for decisive progress in Healthy China Initiative during 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed unswervingly following the path of health development with Chinese characteristics to ensure decisive progress in advancing the Healthy China Initiative during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
(2026-03-08). Numbers of Two Sessions: Top legislature holds news conference on the economy. ecns.cn The Press Center for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress holds a news conference on the economy at the Media Center's Press Conference Hall on Friday. Here are some of the highlights.
(2026-03-08). Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination drive reaches Gauteng communal farmers. sanews.gov.za Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination drive reaches Gauteng communal farmers | Government interventions to curb Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have reached communal farmers in Magagula Heights in the East Rand, Gauteng. | On Saturday, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, spearheaded continuing efforts to roll out the FMD vaccine campaign. | Ramokgopa said the rollout of vaccination in Magagula Heights was significant in the work being done to curb the disease, which is a highly contagious viral illness affecting cloven-hoofed animals. | "This p…
(2026-03-08). US Argues 'Emergency' of Iran War Means Israel Needs 20,000+ More Bombs Without Congressional Approval. scheerpost.com Jon Queally for Common Dreams The US State Department is hiding behind the war against Iran that was started by US President Donald Trump last week to justify an emergency order to ship more than 20,000 bombs—estimated at a value of $660 million—to Israel, skirting a pending approval process for the sale by Congress. In a statement issued quietly on Friday …
(2026-03-08). Avoid actions that could escalate tension with Iran: Saudi Arabia to Arab neighbors. ummid.com In a major move to diffuse the escalating situation in the Middle East, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has asked the Arab allies to avoid any action that could enflame tension with Iran.
(2026-03-08). Israeli settlers kill two Palestinians in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Two Palestinians shot in the head by Israeli settler, a third dies from inhaling tear gas used by Israeli soldiers.
(2026-03-08). Starmer holds call with Trump to discuss war in Middle East after latest rebuke over Iran. scmp.com Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held a call on Sunday about the Middle East war, the UK government said, after fierce criticism of the British premier by the US leader. | Trump had insulted Starmer over the latter's initial refusal to have any role in the US-Israeli war with Iran, which began on February 28.
(2026-03-08). Japan: Undefeated Leader in Group C of the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — Japan's "Samurai" secured a narrow 4-3 victory over Australia today and remained the leader and only undefeated team in Group C of the World Baseball Classic, which is being played at the Tokyo Dome in the capital. | The first five innings ended in a scoreless tie, until the sixth when the Oceanic team took the lead thanks to left fielder Aaron Whitefield, who doubled, stole third base, and scored on a throwing error by Japanese catcher Kenya Wakatsuki. | It wasn't until the seventh inning, the so-called "lucky inning," that the home team was able to take the lead with a two-run homer…
(2026-03-08). How Israel and the FBI manipulated assassination plots to goad Trump into Iran war. strategic-culture.su By Max BLUMENTHAL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The FBI manufactured plots to convince Trump that Iran sought to kill him, whil…
(2026-03-07). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets press on foreign policy, ties. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a press conference in Beijing on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
(2026-03-08). Device thrown near New York anti-Islam protest was bomb: police. scmp.com A home-made explosive thrown near anti-Islam protesters outside the New York mayor's home was a viable device "that could have caused serious injury or death", police said on Sunday. | Two suspicious devices were thrown by a man identified by police as Emir Balat near the protest on Saturday led by a far-right influencer to oppose public Muslim prayer.
(2008-03-26). Explosion hits US embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage, thick smoke. tribune.com.pk 
The US embassy in Oslo was hit by a loud explosion early on Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries, Norwegian police said. | The blast was heard from the embassy compound in western Oslo at around 1am (0000 GMT), and smoke was seen rising from the area, eyewitnesses said. | "There was a very thick layer of smoke on the street," said Sebastian Toerstad, 18, a high school student who drove past the embassy at the time of the incident. | "There was some damage to the entrance," Toerstad told Reuters. | üö® JUST IN: Norway police CONFIRM that the US Embassy is Oslo was targeted by an EX…
(2026-03-08). Nuclear power eyed as backbone for surging energy needs of smart tech. ecns.cn Nuclear power has a vital role to play in satisfying the skyrocketing electricity demands of the artificial intelligence sector, and should serve as the reliable, zero-carbon backbone for the nation's rapidly expanding computing infrastructure.
(2026-03-08). Iran fires fewer rockets, but economic toll in Israel rivals the June war. haaretz.com Air Force sortie rate three times higher in first four days than in June war, while sparse Iranian fire still triggers nationwide alerts and economic disruption…
(2026-03-08). University of Karachi's morning classes go online from tomorrow. dawn.com KARACHI: The University of Karachi (KU) has announced to hold all morning classes online from Monday (tomorrow) till the end of Ramazan. | According to a KU spokesperson, evening classes have already been online since the start of Ramazan and that the latest decision will now provide relief to morning students given the significant hike in fuel prices. | "Keeping in view the convenience of its students during Ramazan and transportation restraints likely to be caused by the recent price hike in petroleum products, the University of Karachi has decided that all the morning classes from Monday, March 9, 2026, till…
(2026-03-08). China's five-year development targets focus on addressing people's concerns: official. ecns.cn Over one third of China's major development targets for the 2026-2030 period will focus on resolving the pressing difficulties and problems that concern the people most, an official told a press conference Saturday.
(2026-03-08). Demand for change in Turkey cannot be stopped, jailed Istanbul mayor says. scmp.com Political efforts to cripple Turkey's main opposition and lock up its presidential candidate will never stifle the people's frustration with the government and their growing demand for change, Istanbul's jailed mayor has said in an interview. | "An irreversible process for a change in power has begun in Turkey and it won't stop until it is complete. I cannot stop it … nor can the ruling party nor the judiciary," Ekrem Imamoglu said in a written response to Agence France-Presse questions conveyed…
(2026-03-08). How Israeli air defense systems are helping shield Cyprus, UAE and Azerbaijan from missiles and drones. haaretz.com The three countries have deployed Israeli Barak and SPYDER systems alongside U.S. and other defenses to counter Iranian strikes…
(2026-03-08). in Missouri 4 days in a Jerusalem bomb shelter with a group of Southern Baptists hiding from Iranian missiles. haaretz.com As war erupted with Iran, we knew we couldn't stay in our strategically located Tel Aviv apartment. What we couldn't have imagined is that we would end up spending days in the company of fiercely God-loving Christians stranded in the middle of their Holy Land tour…
(2026-03-08). US says it will not hit Iran energy sector. newarab.com 
The United States will spare Iran's energy infrastructure as With oil prices rising dramatically, he told CNN that disruptions to the petroleum and gas industry will be short lived – "worst case, that's a few weeks. That's not months." |
(2026-03-08). Xi stresses enhancing political loyalty in military to advance defense modernization. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday stressed fully leveraging the unique strengths of enhancing political loyalty in the military, and called for concerted efforts to advance the modernization of national defense and the armed forces in a steady and sustained manner.
(2026-03-08). 220 US Forces Killed Or Wounded In Iranian Strikes In 24 Hours. popularresistance.org The spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Zolfaghari, said on Saturday that 21 American service members were killed and a number of others injured during Iranian attacks on the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. | He added that some 200 American personnel were also killed and wounded during strikes against the US military base in Al Dhafra Air Base. | The Armed Forces also targeted an oil tanker owned by the United States in the northern part of the Persian Gulf, he noted.
(2026-03-08). Israel says 5 Iran Guards, including 3 key commanders, killed in Beirut hotel strike. scmp.com The Israeli military said on Sunday it had killed three key commanders from the elite Quds Force of Iran's Revolutionary Guards in a strike on a hotel in central Beirut, which it said left five Guards dead. | "Overnight, the Israeli Navy, directed by precise IDF (Israel Defence Forces) intelligence, conducted a precise strike in Beirut, Lebanon, targeting five commanders from the IRGC's Lebanon Corps and Palestine Corps while they were meeting at a hotel in Beirut," the military said.
(2026-03-08). Explainer: Who might succeed in Iran's theocratic system of power? dawn.com Iranian clerics involved in choosing a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his assassination a week ago in US-Israeli strikes say they are close to naming the Islamic Republic's new supreme leader. | Iran's revolutionary theocracy has never been in greater jeopardy, and with the clerical body tasked with naming a new leader ready for an announcement as soon as Sunday, it is hard to predict what might happen next. | Israel and the United States have vowed no let-up in their war, promising to kill whoever replaces Khamenei and even those involved in selecting the new leader — a group that may include th…
(2026-03-08). US embassy in Iraq targeted as airstrikes hit militia base. newarab.com 
(2026-03-08). China to boost global appeal with better inbound tourism services. ecns.cn China will step up efforts to showcase its magnificent landscapes, rich culture, long history and vibrant modern life to people around the world, Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli said on Saturday.
(2026-03-08). External sector faces instability amid Middle East crisis. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: As the The ministry warned that instability in the region, especially around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, could drive up global oil prices and sharply increase Pakistan's import costs, given the country's heavy dependence on petroleum imports from the Middle East, according to the Ministry of P…
(2026-03-08). Small-town Ramazan: Ohio's growing Muslim community and quiet coexistence. dawn.com Outside a mosque in Hilliard, Ohio, a police officer stood in the cold night air, handing out candies and stickers to children while their parents prayed taraveh inside. | Hilliard, a quiet suburb near Columbus, the state capital, is home to a growing Muslim community. At its centre stands Masjid-i-Noor, a striking modern structure whose wide glass frontage glows softly after sunset. | Smaller mosques also serve the area, including Masjid as Shurooq, where the North American Indian Muslim Association (Naima) hosted an iftar dinner for a small group earlier in the evening. | Many who broke their fast there later d…
(2026-03-08). Massachusetts Unseals Records of Abuse of Disabled People in State Institutions. truthout.org A new Massachusetts state law passed in November 2025 will make records from state institutions for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or mental health conditions accessible for the first time. Generations of disabled people lived and died in those institutions beginning in the mid-nineteenth century. Many experienced horrific abuse, and their histories have long been obscured. |
(2026-03-08). Record Rainfall? No, A Damp Squib! wattsupwiththat.com their own data fails to bear this out. For instance, if we look at the wettest months in England & Wales, those with more than 170mm of rain, they are not occurring more often than they used. Nor are they becoming wetter.
(2026-03-08). Keep ICE Out Of Stores, Say Starbucks Workers. popularresistance.org Since more than 4,000 ICE agents descended on the city of Minneapolis, Starbucks barista Alex Rivers has tried to balance the exacting focus the job requires—baristas are expected to write on every cup and complete every order in four minutes or less, he said—with the gnawing fear that agents could burst in at any moment. | "It became a fear of not if, but when," Rivers said: "We've seen ghost cars on the highway, just abandoned cars. We've seen really scary stuff. In some of the neighborhoods that my co-workers live in, we would hear whistles [used by activists to flag the presence of ICE] throughout…
(2026-03-08). Freedom: Off the lead in St Kilda. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-08). Who After Ayatollah Khamenei? ummid.com Under Iran's political system, the Supreme Leader holds the ultimate authority over all branches of government, including the military, judiciary, state media, and key policy decisions.
(2026-03-08). Tamil Nadu SSLC 2026 Hall Ticket Released: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Directorate of Government Examinations Tamil Nadu Monday released the Hall Ticket and Admit Card of the students who have registered for the Secondary School Leaving Ceritificate (SSLC) 2026 Examination on its official website.
(2026-03-08). London demonstration against Iran war deflected into futile appeals to Starmer. wsws.org Keir Starmer's policy was never not to back Trump in his bombing and regime change operation. It was only how best to ensure Britain could fully join in behind a cloak of "legality."
(2026-03-07). Happy Women's Day and Tashi Delek! ecns.cn Pema Tso is a deputy to the National People's Congress from the Xizang Autonomous Region, hails from Nagqu in northern Xizang. As International Women's Day approaches in 2026, she shared her unique memory through the lens.
(2026-03-08). Israel's president responds to Trump call to pardon Netanyahu. aljazeera.com Herzog said Israel is a sovereign state that follows the rule of law after Trump urged him to grant Netanyahu a pardon.
(2026-03-08). Sadiq Khan 'appalled', confronts billionaire Asif Aziz over mass evictions. geo.tv 
Malawi-born billionaire Asif Aziz. — Aziz FoundationLONDON: London Mayor Sadiq Khan has written to billionaire Asif Aziz over allegations that his property firm is carrying out "mass evictions" of London residents through the use of soon-to-be-banned Section 21…
(2026-03-08). Shanghai to further ramp up investment climate. ecns.cn Shanghai will take greater efforts to make its business environment and government services better, which is conducive to building more wholesome industrial chains, said officials and company executives.
(2026-03-08). Why international law is still the world's best defence. aljazeera.com Should we permit the foundations of international law to erode, the world would slip once more into anarchy and chaos.
(2026-03-08). 'Whole country will stop' as India dreams of home World Cup glory. dawn.com Tens of thousands of Indian cricket fans crowded the T20 World Cup final stadium on Sunday, and millions more were glued to their televisions, desperate to witness a historic home triumph. | India face New Zealand in Ahmedabad as they attempt to become the first team to retain the trophy, the first to win it on home soil and the first to claim a third world T20 crown. | Cricket's T20 showpiece, a month-long tournament of 55 matches featuring 20 teams, concludes on Sunday evening at the 130,000-seat Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest cricket venue. | Diehard supporters arrived from across the country, many…
(2026-03-08). South Africans urged to play active role in ending violence against women and children. sanews.gov.za South Africans urged to play active role in ending violence against women and children | As South Africa joins the global community in observing International Women's Day today, government has called on citizens to take an active role in dismantling the attitudes and behaviours that enable violence against women and children. | The call comes as the country marks the day under the theme: 'Give to Gain', while also commemorating the historic 1956 Women's March — a defining moment that took place 70 years ago. | On that day, more than 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest the oppr…
(2026-03-08). 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.
(2026-03-08). The War On Iran Is Forcing Gulf States To Reconsider Regional Strategy. popularresistance.org On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump told Jake Tapper of CNN that Iran having retaliated for the unprovoked war launched by him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by striking Arab states in the Persian Gulf region "was probably the biggest surprise" of the war so far. | It was a stunning statement that reflects the utter lack of thought and preparation that went into launching this war of choice. Iran had demonstrated in the past that hitting the global energy supply was how it would respond to American attacks. More than that, it's an obvious tactic.
(2026-03-08). These Women Exposed Prison Sexual Abuse. Now ICE Wants to Deport Them. truthout.org In November 2022, a long-time permanent resident of the U.S. was released from FCI Dublin, a California federal women's prison. A probation officer had visited and approved her to stay at her mother's home. The woman, who asked to be identified here by the pseudonym "Cristal" due to fear of retaliation, was looking forward to rebuilding relationships with her family… |
(2026-03-08). Cuba Defeats Colombia and Strengthens its Position in the World Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — Cuba defended its undefeated record by defeating Colombia 7-4 today, adding its second victory in the VI World Baseball Classic and consolidating its path in Group A. | Under the warm skies of Hiram Bithorn Stadium, Germán Mesa's team was sustained by their pitching prowess and an offense that found the necessary sparks to tip the scales in a duel that demanded patience, composure, and cool heads. | The Colombians capitalized on the wildness of starting pitcher Denny Larrondo, who issued three walks at the beginning of the game, to score early; but the lead lasted less than a moment.
(2026-03-08). Iran names new supreme leader as oil surges above US$100 a barrel. scmp.com Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old US-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above US$100 a barrel. | Mojtaba, a cleric with influence inside Iran's security forces and vast business networks under his father, had been viewed as a front runner in the lead-up to Sunday's vote by the Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics tasked with choosing Ali Khamenei's successor.
(2026-03-08). Watch: Ronaldo practices at 'House of Nassr' amid reports he left Riyadh. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo, who is leading Al-Nassr FC, was Tuesday March 03, 2026 spotted training with teammates at House of Nassr, refuting the reports that the Portuguese Star Footballer has left Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing Iran-US-Israel war.
(2026-03-08). The War That Was Supposed to be Easy. moderndiplomacy.eu Beneath the visible theater of warfare, a more consequential dynamic appears to be unfolding. It is one that suggests the United States may have misjudged not merely Iran's capabilities but the nature of the war itself. The assumption was that a few days into the war, especially after killing their supreme leader, the Iranian regime …
(2026-03-08). Iran strikes on desalination plants threaten Arab states' water supplies. scmp.com As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may be the resource most at risk in the energy-rich but arid region. | Hundreds of desalination plants sit along the Persian Gulf coast, putting individual systems that supply water to millions within range of Iranian missile or drone strikes. Without them, major cities could not sustain their current populations.
(2026-03-08). Israel Police shut down anti-Iran war protest in Tel Aviv after far-right agitators crash rally. haaretz.com Police broke up the protest in Tel Aviv about 20 minutes after it began, citing 'concern for public safety.' One anti-war protester was arrested, while in Haifa police repeatedly documented the demonstrators…
(2026-03-08). Second Pakistani killed in UAE due to falling debris from aerial interception amid ongoing Iran-US-Israel war. dawn.com A Pakistani driver was killed when "debris from an aerial interception" fell onto a vehicle in Dubai's Al Barsha area late on Saturday night, according to Dubai Media Office. ; ⚪ This is the second instance of a Pakistani national losing his life in an attack in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the ongoing war between Iran and the US and Israel. | The war has expanded in the region, with Iran targeting US assets and bases in Gulf countries and Israel carrying out attacks in Lebanon. | The statement by the Dubai Media Office does no…
(2026-03-08). Iran again denies reports of closing Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran said on Friday that it has no plan to close the Strait of Hormuz and denied reports claiming that the country has fully blocked the strategic waterway.
(2026-03-08). International Law Needs International Enforcement. dissidentvoice.org Donald Trump's war of choice in the Middle East is but the latest indication that the system of international law‚Äïwhich provides guidelines for the behavior of nations in world affairs‚Äïis crumbling. In the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, after thousands of years of violent international conflict, efforts to establish global norms for nations in connection …
(2026-03-08). Rays of Hope Amidst Rising Hate. ummid.com There are a series of incidents, which have happened in the recent past indicating that though the dominant element is hate and to abuse the religious minorities, there are many in the society who are sticking to love and amity for all.
(2026-03-08). Jewish-Arab group raises funds for bomb shelters in Bedouin towns in south. haaretz.com While Bedouin communities have one shelter per 50,000 residents, a nearby Jewish Israeli city has one per 270; Arab-Jewish group Standing Together launches a shelter fundraiser: 'Israel started the war with Iran without thinking about those who can't protect themselves,' an activist says…
(2026-03-08). Iran Nearly Crippled Global Energy, But Trump Found A New Weapon. wattsupwiththat.com On Tuesday, President Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) would provide political risk insurance and even U.S. Navy escorts for merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-08). Iran Conflict and Dubai Real Estate: Sentiment Shock or Structural Risk? ummid.com The escalation of tensions involving Iran and parts of the Gulf has once again brought Dubai's real estate market under the spotlight.
(2026-03-08). Briton Russell Takes First Place in the 2026 Formula One World Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — Briton George Russell (Mercedes) took the lead today in the 2026 Formula One World Championship, winning the Australian Grand Prix, followed by his teammate, Italian Kimi Antonelli. | Russell lived up to expectations and won the season opener with a time of 1: 23: 06.801, followed by Antonelli and Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 2.974 and 15.519 seconds behind, respectively. | "I really loved crossing the finish line, but honestly, thanks to the whole team, because it's taken a long time to get this car ready. And yes, I'm going to start off on a much better footing," the B…
(2026-03-08). Pakistani found guilty of 'Iran-linked plot to kill Trump'. dawn.com NEW YORK: A court in the United States held on Friday that a Pakistani man with alleged "ties to Iran was guilty of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump" or other US officials in retaliation for the American military killing of Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani, prosecutors said. | Asif Raza Merchant allegedly sought to hire a hitman to assassinate a politician or a government official in the US, prosecutors said during the trial in a federal court in Brooklyn. | Soleimani, the head of Iran's foreign military operations, was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad in Jan 2020. Iran has rep…
(2026-03-08). China's cultural heritage goes global, captivating the world | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn "Two sessions" are ongoing. We are listening. As lawmakers and political advisors gather in Beijing, intangible cultural heritage and the global reach of Chinese culture are once again high on the agenda.
(2026-03-08). US judge voids actions by Voice of America acting CEO Kari Lake, including mass lay-offs. scmp.com A federal judge ruled ‚Å on Saturday that Kari Lake's ‚Å leadership of the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) ‚Å for much of last year violated federal law, invalidating a sweeping series of actions she took to cut staff and end many operations at its Voice of America (VOA) unit. | In another blow to the Donald Trump administration's attempts to diminish various government agencies, US District Judge Royce Lamberth granted ‚Äåa summary judgment in favour of plaintiffs — including VOA journalists and a…
(2026-03-08). Madison: Peace Vigil at Willy Blair 4:30-5:30 pm Thursdays. wibailoutpeople.org 
Peace Vigil at Willy & Blair 4: 30 pm Thursdays beginning again March 2026 World Beyond War will indeed continue vigiling on Thursdays from 4: 30 till 5: 30! We had a good showing this week with only 24-hour notice. All were interested in keeping going. We'll continue through April 30 (right up to May Day) and likely beyond. We …
(2026-03-08). Traditional charm unlocks new impetus. ecns.cn When Lyu Yan arrived in Beijing for this year's national legislative session, her suitcase carried more than personal belongings.
(2026-03-08). President Murmu's Historic Visit to Ram Temple. devdiscourse.com President Droupadi Murmu is set to make a historic visit to the Ram temple on March 19, as confirmed by Nripendra Mishra, chairman of the Ram Temple construction committee.
(2026-03-08). Iran confirms Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel joint attacks. ummid.com Iran has confirmed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei was killed in the US-Israel joint bombing on Tehran Saturday February 28, 2026.
(2026-03-08). Over 85 dead as US sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast. ummid.com IRIS Dena 75, an Iranian warship, sank off Sri Lanka coast in the Indian Ocean after it was attacked by US submarines, the Americans said Wednesday March 04, 2026.
(2026-03-08). China-Laos Railway steps up simplified customs clearance procedures. ecns.cn China-Laos Railway is accelerating the implementation of simplified customs clearance procedures for passengers to better facilitate bilateral exchanges, Yang Chengxin, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress and mayor of Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, said.
(2026-03-08). US marine 'opened fire in retaliation' when people stormed consulate in Karachi, JIT told. dawn.com • Police officers tell six-member panel around 300 protesters reached US mission from Numaish without high-ups' consent | • Say personnel of Sindh police deployed outside consulate fired 30 'aerial shots' to stop the mob from entering foreign mission | • ToRs of JIT silent about fixing responsibility of killings | KARACHI: A Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) probing the facts and circumstances leading to the March 1
(2026-03-08). CNN Journalists arrested by Israel released after 9 hours. ummid.com In yet another move indicative of how Israel regards freedom of press, the right wing Zionist regime arrested two CNN journalists who were broadcasting live outside the headquarters of the Israeli Occupation Forces or IDF in Tel Aviv.
(2026-03-08). Iran war hits China's sulphur imports as economic fallout from conflict grows. scmp.com The escalating conflict in the Middle East is having a direct impact on China's access to sulphur — a raw material for producing fertiliser — just as the country enters its vital spring planting season. | With China sourcing a large chunk of its sulphur from the Persian Gulf, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is already sending prices for the chemical shooting upwards as Chinese buyers complain of tightening supplies.
(2026-03-08). IRGC Deploys New-Generation Missiles in Latest Wave of Operation True Promise 4. orinocotribune.com The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of the 23rd wave of Operation True Promise 4, highlighting the deployment of new-generation missile systems against targets in the occupied territories and US bases across the region. | In a statement on Friday, the IRGC's Public Relations Office said the latest phase of the operation was carried out earlier in the day as part of a combined drone and missile strike. | According to the statement, the latest wave involved advanced missile systems designed to strike multiple targets. | "In this wave, new-generation solid-fuel and liquid-fuel missile…
(2026-03-08). The War on Iran—and Washington's Missing Exit Strategy. scheerpost.com By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies he United States has once again launched a war in the Middle East based on false claims about weapons of mass destruction. Like the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. assault on Iran rests on allegations that international inspectors have already debunked. But beyond the false …
(2026-03-08). Brit awards and Baftas: Criticising genocide and the rise of the far-right and being censored for it. wsws.org Viewers complained at the censorship on social media, with one commenting, "I've never known the Brits bleep out so much stuff."
(2026-03-08). Total Lunar Eclipse March 03, 2026: Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Lunar Eclipse, which will virtually turn Moon deep crimson colour, called 'Blood Moon', will be witnessed on Tuesday March 03, 2026 across the world, including India and Saudi Arabia…
(2026-03-08). Trustless Government; A Protocol Upgrade for a Constitutional Republic. scheerpost.com By Jeffrey Wernick This article proposes a constitutional upgrade: Decentralize the verification of political power the way Bitcoin decentralized the verification of money. The Trust Problem The biggest problem in any system is trust. In 2008, a pseudonymous engineer named Satoshi Nakamoto solved that problem for digital money. He designed a system where transactions could …
(2026-03-08). Iraqi oil production collapses with Strait of Hormuz blocked. newarab.com 
Iraqi oil production from its main southern oilfields has fallen by 70% to just 1.3 million barrels per day as the country is unable to export oil via the Production from the fields stood at around 4.3 million bpd before the war. | "Crude storage has reached maximum capacity and the remaining output after the major cut will be used to supply the country's refineries," said an official with the state-run Basra Oil Company (BOC), which manages…
(2026-03-08). Blast at US Embassy in Oslo may have terror motive, Norway police say. aljazeera.com Other motives also being investigated, police say, as they search for one or several perpetrators.
(2026-03-08). US, Israel discuss operation to secure Iran's enriched uranium. newarab.com 
The Preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon has been one of US officials view Iran's roughly 450 kilograms of…
(2026-03-08). Kuwait airport, Saudi Arabia targeted as Iran vows to continue Gulf strikes. scmp.com Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks on Sunday, while Iran vowed to press on with strikes against neighbouring countries as the regional war entered its second week. | Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait all reported new attacks, after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrain's Manama a day earlier.
(2026-03-08). Israel kills scores in south Lebanon, continues bombarding Iran. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Israeli warplanes committed a new massacre in Lebanon on Sunday morning, killing 19 people in the town of Seir al-Gharbiya in the south of the country according to the Lebanese National News Agency, most of them women and children. | Israel also
(2026-03-08). Israeli settlers kill three Palestinians in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers killed three Palestinians in the Three residents of Abu Falah, a village northeast of Ramallah, were killed after The Palestinian health ministry said in a st…
(2026-03-08). PM Shehbaz to announce austerity plan tomorrow amid global fuel crisis. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would unveil an austerity plan of the government on Monday in view of the prevailing global fuel crisis due to the US/Israel-Iran war, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. | On Friday, the government In a press release, the PMO said the PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting on Sunday and reviewed the austerity plan. | "The meeting was apprised that the final plan regarding austerity and savings will be announced tomorrow…
(2026-03-08). Thousands of protesters in London demand end to US, Israeli war on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz Thousands of anti-war demonstrators yesterday marched through central London, calling for an immediate halt to US and Israeli military operations against Iran and an end to arms sales to Israel, Anadolu Ajansi reports. According to the Manchester Evening News, the protest drew between 5000 and 6000 participants, based on estimates from the Metropolitan Police. The…
(2026-03-08). Equipment makers eye US data centers. ecns.cn The rapid expansion of US data center construction is creating new opportunities for Chinese heavy equipment manufacturers, and they arrived at North America's largest construction trade show to demonstrate how their portfolios are positioned to meet this growing demand.
(2026-03-08). 2026 West Bengal Elections While 'Infiltrations' Go Unchecked. ummid.com The unfolding controversy around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal has reopened old wounds — raising fundamental questions about citizenship, belonging, and the democratic right to vote.
(2026-03-08). 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.
(2008-03-26). Pakistan Kyokushin Karate team denies human smuggling allegations, calls for probe. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Kyokushin Karate team has denied allegations that its recent trip to Moscow was linked to human smuggling and has called for an investigation into media reports claiming some team members were attempting to illegally migrate from Russia to Europe. | The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Peshawar Zone's Anti-Human Trafficking Circle reportedly received complaints suggesting that the team's participation in the Nations Cup Karate Tournament, held in Moscow from February 28 to March 2, may have been used as a cover for illegal activities. | Upon returning to Pakistan on Sunday, players Irfan Khan, A…
(2026-03-08). Explainer: What to know about Dimona, Israel's nuclear site. dawn.com In a war already redrawing the region's red lines, with the death toll from the US-Israeli attacks on Iran reportedly having surpassed 1,000, Tehran has brought one of the Middle East's most sensitive strategic sites into the escalation equation: Israel's Dimona nuclear site. | A
(2026-03-08). 'Gulf countries may question US capability to protect them'. aljazeera.com 'This war has not been thought through'
(2026-03-08). The Petrol Shock: Pakistan, A Crisis of Policy and Not Global Oil Prices. moderndiplomacy.eu The abrupt rise in petrol prices in Pakistan in March 2026 by Rs55 per liter has led to long queues at petrol stations, increased transport costs, and widespread public frustration. Although the government has presented the increase as inevitable due to global oil volatility and Middle East tensions, the issue is more complex. The frequent …
(2026-03-08). Dozens of Aurat March activists, participants detained by police in Islamabad ahead of International Women's Day rally. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Several women's rights activists, including Aurat March members, were detained by police in Islamabad ahead of a rally they planned to hold on the occasion of International Women's Day on Sunday. | Police sources told Dawn that they were detained near Super Market in Sector F-6. They had planned to reach the National Press Club, but a huge contingent of police was already present there, which arrested the marchers and took them to the Women's Police Station. | The Women's Police Station released a list of 19 women activists of Aurat March. Those detained include prominent activist Dr Farzana Bari, two…
(2026-03-08). 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.
(2026-03-08). aerial defense systems the only ones that can boast about being. haaretz.com Countries across the Persian Gulf have been using U.S. air defense systems to repel Iranian drone and missile attacks, with impressive interception rates reported ‚ñ Any comparison made to Israel's defense systems will be made after the war is over, but Israeli exclusivity area is coming to an end…
(2026-03-08). 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.
(2026-03-08). India advances to ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final. ummid.com India on Thursday March 05, 2026 advanced to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final, defeating England in a thrilling Semifinal played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
(2026-03-08). Is the Main Cause of Antisemitism, Israel's Aggressive Policies? unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by Halim Genàßoƒülu 9 Min Read March 8, 2026 When the Israeli-born Jewish academic Prof. Dr. Israel Shahak said, "The Nazis made me afraid to be Jewish; the Israelis made me ashamed to be Jewish," he was questioning the legal identity of the state of Israel. Similarly, the American linguist, philosopher, and political …
(2026-03-08). Columbia Flouted Its Own Policies and Let ICE Into University Buildings. theintercept.com 
After Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, a neuroscience student, was taken by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from Columbia University housing, a story about ICE's villainy quickly took hold. During the arrest, the school administration said, federal agents got into the building without a judicial warrant by telling a security guard that they were searching for a missing child. | In publicizing the account, however, the university downplayed Columbia's own role in Aghayeva's arrest, an echo of several other incidents over the past year where international students were targeted by federal agents. | Columbia, ac…
(2026-03-08). Government stepping up policy support to drive economic growth. ecns.cn China is stepping up policies to boost domestic demand and consumption this year to ensure it achieves its 2026 growth target and starts the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period on a strong footing, senior officials said on Friday.
(2026-03-08). Shah Rukh Khan Praises Anil Kapoor's Performance in 'Subedaar'. devdiscourse.com Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has lauded Anil Kapoor for his outstanding performance in the latest film 'Subedaar'.
(2026-03-08). US, Israel strike Iran fuel depots as IRGC target Gulf states. newarab.com 
Israeli and Israel announced it had launched a widescale attack on Tehran, following a campaign of bombardment on the Iranian capital that targeted at least four oil depots and a logistics site used to…
(2026-03-08). OpenAI on Surveillance and Autonomous Killings: You're Going to Have to Trust Us. theintercept.com 
OpenAI says Americans shouldn't worry about the ethics of its new Pentagon contract. You'll have to take their word for it (and Pete Hegseth's).
(2026-03-08). Nepal's rapper-led centrist party heads for poll landslide. geo.tv 
Rastriya Swatantra Party election candidate Balendra Shah shows a victory sign after collecting a certificate following his win in parliamentary elections at the counting centre in Damak in Nepal's Jhapa district on March 7, 2026.— AFPNepal's centrist RSP party of…
(2026-03-08). Egyptian pound hits record low as Mideast war roils markets. newarab.com 
Egypt's currency fell to a record low, trading at over 52 to the US dollar on Sunday, as the economic fallout of the war in the Middle East hits the region's most populous country. | The President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi last week warned that the country…
(2026-03-08). The new boss at work may not be human. aljazeera.com As companies experiment with AI agents, the technology is beginning to reshape office hierarchies across US and Canada.
(2026-03-08). Why the West may come to mourn Ayatollah Khamenei. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-08). President Díaz-Canel meets with Cuban women to celebrate International Women's Day. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, met this Saturday with a group of Cuban women, just hours before the commemoration of International Women's Day, the Cuban Presidency reported on its social media accounts. | Participating in the meeting were Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister; Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee; and Teresa Amarelle Boué, Secretary General of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC). | "It always uplifts, emancipates, fills us with…
(2026-03-08). US embassy in Norway's Oslo hit by explosion but no injuries, police say. scmp.com The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion in the early hours of Sunday but no one was injured, police in the Norwegian capital said, adding the cause was not immediately known. | The blast occurred around 1am local time and caused only "minor material damage" to one of the building's entrances, Oslo police said in a statement. | Investigators were examining the scene, while dogs, drones, and helicopters were involved in the search "for one or more potential perpetrators", it said.
(2026-03-08). Strikes on Iranian opposition groups in Iraq's Kurdistan. newarab.com 
Several strikes hit Kurdish Iranian militants in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on Saturday, officials from the exiled groups told AFP. | Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Saturday morning they had targeted "separatist groups" in Iraq's Kurdistan, as the war against Israel and the United States entered its second week. | The autonomous region hosts camps and rear bases operated by several Iranian Kurdish militant groups that have repeatedly come under Iranian fire since the war began. | On Saturday morning, an official from an exiled opposition group told AFP that drones had struck positions belonging to th…
(2026-03-08). How much does this petrodollar cost? The contradictions of the New Gulf War. strategic-culture.su This time it will not be possible to blame Putin. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | From dream to nightmare, and all of it American…
(2026-03-08). Panama Faces Canada in the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 8 (RHC) — After two losses in as many outings, one against Cuba (1-3) and another against Puerto Rico (3-4), Panama will go out today for its third meeting against Canada in the World Baseball Classic. | At Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, José Mayorga's team will try to salvage some pride against another favorite, clinging to the adage that "third time's the charm." | Canada, managed for the sixth time by Ernie Whitt, arrives with a squad featuring 21 Major League Baseball players or players with Major League experience, and 14 who played in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. | Some of the sta…
(2026-03-08). US-Cuba Stalemate: Sovereignty, Sanctions and Shadow of Intervention. ummid.com For Cuba and the United States, the path forward likely lies not in pressure alone nor in rhetorical escalation, but in negotiated coexistence.
(2026-03-08). Russell and Mercedes win F1's Australian Grand Prix after Piastri crash. aljazeera.com Mercedes finish one-two on the podium with Ferrari's Leclerc third as Norris finishes fifth in Melbourne.
(2026-03-08). How AI could unlock deep-sea secrets of marine life. |
(2026-03-08). Family-friendly workplaces are great ‚àí but 'families of 1' get ignored. |
(2026-03-08). How does Iran go about selecting a new supreme leader? And who is in the running? |
(2026-03-08). We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers. |
(2026-03-08). Iran's divided media landscape makes getting information during wartime even harder. |
(2026-03-08). A brief cinematic history of Frankenstein's Bride as a feminist icon. |
(2026-03-08). Plan to keep Chinatown Stitch alive after federal funding loss hits hurdle over design funding questions. whyy.org
(2026-03-08). What Irish politician Thomas Gould's accent going viral in Jamaica reveals about colonial history. |
(2026-03-08). China's muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing's delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker. |
(2026-03-08). How Denver's Northeast Park Hill community reduced youth violence by 75%. |
(2026-03-08). Why we ignore the warnings that could save us. |
(2026-03-08). Israeli media: An anti-tank missile was fired at an Israeli Army D9 bulldozer in South Lebanon; serious injuries reported. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-08). Today's obsession with authenticity isn't new — being true to yourself has troubled philosophers for centuries. |
(2026-03-08). Al-Manar correspondent: Number of martyrs in an attack by Israeli aircraft this morning on a house in the town of Seer al-Gharbiya, Nabatieh District. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-08). Budget cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada threaten Arctic science. |
(2026-03-08). Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID. |
(2026-03-08). Israeli Ministry of Health: 1,929 injured Israelis evacuated to hospitals since the start of the war with Iran. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-08). The tryptophan switch? Why exercise boosts your mood. |
(2026-03-08). Week of Action in Defense of Cuba March 8-15, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-03-08). 2025 was hotter than it should have been — 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what's ahead. |
(2026-03-08). OpenAI hardware leader resigns after deal with Pentagon. dawn.com
(2026-03-08). Public health needs steady budgets — and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored. |
(2026-03-08). Arming a Kurdish insurgency would be a risky endeavor — for both the US and Iran's minority Kurds. |
(2026-03-08). How long will the Kurds keep fighting the West's wars? strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-08). Wit, courage and guile: ten literary heroines to inspire you on International Women's Day. |
(2026-03-08). Cine de Cuba en Festival de Málaga. radiohc.cu 
El destacado actor y realizador cubano Jorge Perugorría presenta este domingo en el Festival de Málaga, 'Neurótica anónima', una historia de amor al cine en medio de una situación crítica en Cuba, al borde de una crisis humanitaria. | La cita del séptimo arte en la bella ciudad andaluza, consolida su propuesta en la 29 edición del evento, con la cinta de Perugorría y la emblemática actriz cubana Mirtha Ibarra, entre sus atractivos. | 'Neurótica anónima' es, por un lado, un mensaje de aliento y al mismo tiempo, casi un milagro con la asfixia económica a la que está sometida la isla caribeña por parte de Estados Un…
(2026-03-08). Gobierno cubano felicita a las mujeres en su día y destaca aportes al país. radiohc.cu 
El Gobierno cubano, encabezado por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó este domingo a las mujeres en ocasión de su Día Internacional, al tiempo que destacó los aportes al desarrollo de la Revolución. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el mandatario apuntó que "la luz de nuestros días tiene mucho de Mujer: sensibilidad, talento y compromiso con la suerte del país". | El homenaje lo acompaña una postal con la imagen de la directora del Laboratorio de Fotovoltaica de la Universidad de La Habana, Lídice Vaillant, quien ha dedi…
(2026-03-08). Gobierno cubano felicita a las mujeres en su día y destaca aportes al país. radiohc.cu El Gobierno cubano, encabezado por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó este domingo a las mujeres en ocasión de su Día Internacional, al tiempo que destacó los aportes al desarrollo de la Revolución. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el mandatario apuntó que "la luz de nuestros días tiene mucho de Mujer: sensibilidad, talento y compromiso con la suerte del país". | El homenaje lo acompaña una postal con la imagen de la directora del Laboratorio de Fotovoltaica de la Universidad de La Habana, Lídice Vaillant, quien ha dedi…
(2026-03-08). Cine de Cuba en Festival de Málaga. radiohc.cu El destacado actor y realizador cubano Jorge Perugorría presenta este domingo en el Festival de Málaga, 'Neurótica anónima', una historia de amor al cine en medio de una situación crítica en Cuba, al borde de una crisis humanitaria. | La cita del séptimo arte en la bella ciudad andaluza, consolida su propuesta en la 29 edición del evento, con la cinta de Perugorría y la emblemática actriz cubana Mirtha Ibarra, entre sus atractivos. | 'Neurótica anónima' es, por un lado, un mensaje de aliento y al mismo tiempo, casi un milagro con la asfixia económica a la que está sometida la isla caribeña por parte de Estados Un…
(2026-03-08). Autoridades cubanas denuncian cumbre reaccionaria y neocolonial en Florida. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó en redes sociales que la reunión convocada por Estados Unidos en Florida con gobiernos de derecha de la región compromete a esos países a aceptar el uso letal de fuerza militar estadounidense para resolver asuntos internos. | El mandatario calificó la cita como una ´pequeña cumbre reaccionaria y neocolonial ª, y señaló que constituye un atentado contra la Proclama de América Latina y el Caribe como Zona de Paz, aprobada en 2014 por la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Cari…
(2026-03-08). Ataque aéreo de Israel al Líbano masacró a los 20 miembros de una familia. radiohc.cu 
Varios ataques aéreos israelíes en el sur del Líbano acabaron con la vida de más de 20 civiles, incluida una familia entera, informó la cadena libanesa Al Mayadeen. | Uno de los ataques, ocurrido en la madrugada de este domingo, tuvo como objetivo un edificio residencial en la aldea de Seir Al-Gharbiya, y masacró a 20 personas, la mayoría mujeres y niños, todas miembros de una misma familia. | Los bombardeos se extendieron a otras localidades del mismo distrito, incluyendo las ciudades de Rashaf, Sarbin y Shoukin. | Además, se reportaron otros tres muertos y varios heridos en la localidad de Aytit, en el distrito…
(2026-03-08). En Colombia y Brasil ratifican respaldo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Movimiento Colombiano de Solidaridad con Cuba (MCSC) rechazó las pretensiones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de someter a los pueblos de Latinoamérica, en tanto ratificó su respaldo al proceso revolucionario de la mayor isla de las Antillas. | El comunicado, emitido tras la celebración de la llamada Cumbre Escudo de las Américas que tuvo lugar la víspera en la ciudad de Miami, remarcó que el encuentro congregó a los "súbditos" de Estados Unidos en América Latina, y responde a la ambición del país norteño de expandir su dominio y convertir a todas las naciones del continente en su "patio trasero".Con esta reuni…
(2026-03-08). Ataque aéreo de Israel al Líbano masacró a los 20 miembros de una familia. radiohc.cu Varios ataques aéreos israelíes en el sur del Líbano acabaron con la vida de más de 20 civiles, incluida una familia entera, informó la cadena libanesa Al Mayadeen. | Uno de los ataques, ocurrido en la madrugada de este domingo, tuvo como objetivo un edificio residencial en la aldea de Seir Al-Gharbiya, y masacró a 20 personas, la mayoría mujeres y niños, todas miembros de una misma familia. | Los bombardeos se extendieron a otras localidades del mismo distrito, incluyendo las ciudades de Rashaf, Sarbin y Shoukin. | Además, se reportaron otros tres muertos y varios heridos en la localidad de Aytit, en el distrito…
(2026-03-08). Evocan legado de cineasta cubano Santiago àÅlvarez. radiohc.cu El primer encuentro del Festival Internacional de Documentales 'Santiago àÅlvarez In Memoriam' (Fidsa 2026) evocó este domingo el legado del insigne cineasta cubano en el aniversario 107 de su natalicio. | Considerado por el Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) como uno de los artífices más sobresalientes del cine cubano, àÅlvarez realizó obras emblemáticas como 'Now', 'Ciclón', 'Muerte al invasor' y 'Hanoi, martes 13', esta última proyectada durante el evento de presentación de la nueva edición del festival . | El encuentro, celebrado la víspera en el cine Charles Chaplin, d…
(2026-03-08). Lídice Vaillant: Mujer mirando al sol. cubadebate.cu Lídice Vaillant encarna esa posibilidad. Su trayectoria, hecha de perseverancia diaria, trabajo en equipo y visión de futuro, es un reflejo de lo que la ciencia cubana puede alcanzar cuando se nutre de talento, dedicación y la convicción profunda de que la igualdad no es solo un derecho, sino también una condición para el desarrollo.
(2026-03-08). VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol: Cuba derrota a Colombia y se mantiene invicta. radiohc.cu La selección cubana doblegó este domingo a Colombia por 7-4 y mantuvo su invicto tras completar par de juegos de la fase preliminar del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. | Como en el partido anterior ante Panamá, la producción de jonrones resultó clave en el resultado, mientras la defensa rival dejó grietas que aseguraron la ampliación definitiva del marcador, señala la información de la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN). | Los dirigidos por Germán Mesa reaccionaron rápido ante un adversario que tomó ventaja en el arranque del duelo al aprovechar par de boletos del abridor Denny Larrondo y un error en tiro del cácher…
(2026-03-08). Raúl Castro felicita a las cubanas por el Día Internacional de la Mujer. radiohc.cu 
El líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, envió un mensaje de felicitación a las cubanas este 8 de marzo de 2026, Día Internacional de la Mujer. | En el texto, Raúl reconoció la ejemplaridad y entrega de las féminas, así como su aporte permanente a la obra revolucionaria. Fuente: Cubadebate…
(2026-03-08). Dos eventos que dejó febrero, los astros y sus luces. strategic-culture.su El mes de febrero y dos de sus eventos afirman una humanidad en descomposición. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | El mes de febrero y dos de sus e…
(2026-03-08). Raúl Castro felicita a las cubanas por el Día Internacional de la Mujer. radiohc.cu El líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, envió un mensaje de felicitación a las cubanas este 8 de marzo de 2026, Día Internacional de la Mujer. | En el texto, Raúl reconoció la ejemplaridad y entrega de las féminas, así como su aporte permanente a la obra revolucionaria. Fuente: Cubadebate…
(2026-03-08). VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol: Cuba derrota a Colombia y se mantiene invicta. radiohc.cu La selección cubana doblegó este domingo a Colombia por 7-4 y mantuvo su invicto tras completar par de juegos de la fase preliminar del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. | Como en el partido anterior ante Panamá, la producción de jonrones resultó clave en el resultado, mientras la defensa rival dejó grietas que aseguraron la ampliación definitiva del marcador, señala la información de la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN). | Los dirigidos por Germán Mesa reaccionaron rápido ante un adversario que tomó ventaja en el arranque del duelo al aprovechar par de boletos del abridor Denny Larrondo y un error en tiro del cácher…
(2026-03-08). Lídice Vaillant: Mujer mirando al sol. cubadebate.cu Lídice Vaillant encarna esa posibilidad. Su trayectoria, hecha de perseverancia diaria, trabajo en equipo y visión de futuro, es un reflejo de lo que la ciencia cubana puede alcanzar cuando se nutre de talento, dedicación y la convicción profunda de que la igualdad no es solo un derecho, sino también una condición para el desarrollo.
(2026-03-08). Irán advierte que responderá a ataques lanzados desde cualquier país. radiohc.cu El presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian afirmó este domingo que su país considera a los Estados vecinos como "hermanos", pero advirtió que responderá si se lanzan ataques contra territorio iraní desde cualquier nación. | El mandatario realizó estas declaraciones durante una visita a un centro de salud, donde señaló que sus palabras del día anterior sobre los países vecinos fueron malinterpretadas, reportó la agencia semioficial Tasnim. | Pezeshkian recordó que en un discurso televisado la víspera expresó disculpas a los Estados vecinos que fueron alcanzados por ataques y anunció la suspensión de esas acciones, s…
(2026-03-08). Evocan legado de cineasta cubano Santiago àÅlvarez. radiohc.cu El primer encuentro del Festival Internacional de Documentales 'Santiago àÅlvarez In Memoriam' (Fidsa 2026) evocó este domingo el legado del insigne cineasta cubano en el aniversario 107 de su natalicio. | Considerado por el Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) como uno de los artífices más sobresalientes del cine cubano, àÅlvarez realizó obras emblemáticas como 'Now', 'Ciclón', 'Muerte al invasor' y 'Hanoi, martes 13', esta última proyectada durante el evento de presentación de la nueva edición del festival . | El encuentro, celebrado la víspera en el cine Charles Chaplin, d…
(2026-03-08). Dos eventos que dejó febrero, los astros y sus luces. strategic-culture.su El mes de febrero y dos de sus eventos afirman una humanidad en descomposición. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | El mes de febrero y dos de sus e…
(2026-03-08). Irán advierte que responderá a ataques lanzados desde cualquier país. radiohc.cu El presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian afirmó este domingo que su país considera a los Estados vecinos como "hermanos", pero advirtió que responderá si se lanzan ataques contra territorio iraní desde cualquier nación. | El mandatario realizó estas declaraciones durante una visita a un centro de salud, donde señaló que sus palabras del día anterior sobre los países vecinos fueron malinterpretadas, reportó la agencia semioficial Tasnim. | Pezeshkian recordó que en un discurso televisado la víspera expresó disculpas a los Estados vecinos que fueron alcanzados por ataques y anunció la suspensión de esas acciones, s…
(2026-03-08). Could the US cut off trade with Spain? Here's what international law says. |
(2026-03-08). Fratelli d'Italia, all'armi! strategic-culture.su Giorgia Meloni ha dichiarato il 5 marzo che l'Italia intende fornire assistenza nel campo della difesa aerea ai paesi del Golfo Persico dopo i recenti attacchi missilistici dell'Iran nella regione. | Segue nostro Su una cosa non si erano sbagliati gli oppositori della Meloni ai tempi delle cosiddette elezioni: ella ci avrebbe riportati in guerra. Se già non bastavano la mefistofeliche mosse del drago sputafuoco della finanza transnaziona…
(2026-03-08). 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.
(2026-03-08). 3 people arrested after 44 injured in Peru nightclub bombing: officials. scmp.com Authorities in Peru on Sunday said they have arrested three people following the bombing of a nightclub as the number of those injured rose to 44. | The explosion happened early on Saturday at the Dali nightclub in the city of Trujillo in La Libertad region, which has the largest gold-producing area in Peru and is rife with extortion and illegal mining. | La Libertad Regional Health Management confirmed that those injured rose from 33 to 44, including three minors between the ages of 16 and 17.
(2026-03-08). A barbárie que nos governa … e triunfa. strategic-culture.su O imperialismo-sionismo avanàßa e dá xeque | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Depois da rábula da Gronelândia, do rapto e…
(2026-03-08). A barbárie que nos governa … e triunfa. strategic-culture.su O imperialismo-sionismo avanàßa e dá xeque | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Depois da rábula da Gronelândia, do rapto e…