(2026-03-19). Japan PM meets Trump under pressure on Hormuz. al-monitor.com Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi risks the wrath of US President Donald Trump at the White House Thursday after rebuffing his call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The first female premier in Japan's history, conservative Takaichi has had a strong supporter in Trump, who backed her ahead of her recent landslide election victory.
(2026-03-19). Strait of Tension: Iran's Geopolitical Chessboard. devdiscourse.com The Strait of Hormuz is once more a focal point due to rising geopolitical tensions, as the United States and Israel engage in conflict with Iran. The waterway, pivotal for global oil transport, has seen traffic nearly come to a halt amid threats and attacks on commercial vessels.
(2026-03-19). Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field after it lashed. al-monitor.com By Andrew Mills and Timour AzhariDOHA/RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war, but ruled out further such attacks by Israel unless Iran retaliated.Wednesday's attack on the huge South Pars gas field drove oil prices higher and prompted a threat by Iran to attack oil and gas targets across the Gulf, while it fired missiles at Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
(2026-03-19). Qatar says Iran attacked LNG hub; UAE shuts gas facilities. al-monitor.com By Yomna Ehab and Jaidaa TahaMarch 18 (Reuters) – Qatar's state oil giant QatarEnergy said on Wednesday that Iranian missile attacks on Ras Laffan, the site of the country's core LNG processing operations, caused "extensive damage", while the UAE shut gas facilities after intercepting missiles early on Thursday.The attacks came hours after Iran issued evacuation warnings for several oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, as it prepared retaliation following strikes on its own energy infrastructure in South Pars and Asaluyeh.
(2026-03-19). Pentagon doing its best to hide destructions caused by Iran. ummid.com Iran's retaliatory attacks on the American bases and assets in the Middle East have inflicted huge material and human losses, but Pentagon is trying its best to hide.
(2026-03-19). Gas War Escalates as Trump Draws Red Line. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump said Israel will not strike Iran's key gas infrastructure again unless Tehran retaliates, after what he described as a furious escalation that has pushed the conflict into a direct confrontation over global energy supply. His remarks came after an Israeli strike on the South Pars Gas Field, the world's largest natural gas reservoir, …
(2026-03-19). Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war, Izvestia says. al-monitor.com MOSCOW, March 19 (Reuters) – Peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine are on pause amid the Iran war, Izvestia reported on Thursday, citing Russian officials. Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev would continue working on investment and economic cooperation but the trilateral talks were on pause."Kirill Dmitriev continues work. The trilateral group is on pause," Peskov was quoted as saying by Izvestia.
(2026-03-19). How Ignorance, Misunderstanding and Obfuscation Ended Iran Nuclear Talks. portside.org How Ignorance, Misunderstanding and Obfuscation Ended Iran Nuclear Talks |
(2026-03-19). Iran missile fire kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank, foreign worker in Israel. al-monitor.com Iranian missile attacks have killed three Palestinian women in the occupied West Bank and a foreign worker in central Israel, medics said Thursday.Falling shrapnel struck a hair salon in the West Bank town of Beit Awa near Hebron late Wednesday, killing the three women, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, marking the first Palestinian deaths from Iranian attacks in the ongoing Middle East war.The victims include 17-year-old Mays Ghazi Masalmeh, according to the official Palestinian news agency, Wafa.
(2026-03-19). Collapse of Global Trust in Western Diplomacy. ummid.com The unfolding war against Iran — driven, in the view of many observers, by the strategic calculations of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has become a defining moment in the collapse of global trust in Western diplomacy.
(2026-03-19). US and Israel strike more military targets, plus Iran's leadership, repression units, and energy sites (March 17-18 updates). longwarjournal.org US and Israeli operations have continued to degrade Iran's military capabilities while increasingly targeting the regime's internal security apparatus. Strikes on Basij internal security and police units, alongside assassinations and reported morale issues, may be beginning to affect the regime's ability to sustain repression efforts as US and Israeli attacks also expanded to targeting energy infrastructure.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). First Iranian attack to kill Palestinians hits West Bank, three women dead. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, March 18 (Reuters) – Three Palestinian women were killed in an Iranian missile attack in the occupied West Bank late on Wednesday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, in the first deadly Iranian strike there — and the first to kill Palestinians — since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.The missile struck a hair salon in the town of Beit Awwa, southwest of Hebron, the Palestinian Authority's official news agency WAFA reported. Six women were wounded, one of them seriously.
(2026-03-19). Iran seeks guarantees, compensation to end war with US, Israel. ummid.com In a major rebuke to Donald Trump, Iran Thursday March 12, 2026 sought guarantees and compensation to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-19). Sri Lankan president blames Iran, not the US, for global fuel crisis. wsws.org Dissanayake's comments have once again exposed the government's phony posturing of "neutrality" over the illegal US-Israel war against Iran.
(2026-03-19). Iran's 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' Models. ummid.com As US-Israel versus Iran conflict intensifies, Iran's decentralised 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' layered leadership models ensure military operations persist despite leadership losses.
(2026-03-19). Iran Is Forcing The World To Care About US-Israeli Warmongering. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Westerners are about to start paying a lot more attention to the war in Iran as massive US-Israeli escalations point to a coming energy crisis set to impact the whole world. | Israel
(2026-03-19). Trump's top official says Israel dragged US into war with Iran, quits. ummid.com In another setback for US President Donald J Trump, Joseph Kent, the head of the country's National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position over the US-Israel war against Iran.
(2026-03-19). Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike. al-monitor.com Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was hit, raising fears Thursday of a wider assault on fuel supplies that could jolt already rattled global markets.The warning came after Israel killed the Islamic republic's intelligence chief Esmail Khatib, the latest in a string of strikes that have decimated its leadership since the war began nearly three weeks ago.Tehran, following a strike on its South Pars field, said it would respond forcefully to any further attacks on its energy sector.
(2026-03-19). Iran gas field bombed, Tehran attacks Gulf energy facilities. newarab.com 
Iran says Israel struck facilities Qatar's state oil giant QatarEnergy reported "extensive damage" after the Ras Laffan Industrial City, an energy-industry hub,
(2026-03-19). Key Middle East energy sites under fire. al-monitor.com Qatar's main gas facility has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes, causing new energy supply fears as the Middle East war grinds on.Here is a look at some of the key energy facilities that have been targeted in the US-Israel war with Iran.- Ras Laffan -Ras Laffan in Qatar is the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub.It has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian strikes since the war began, and has now suffered "extensive damage" after back-to-back waves of hits, state-run QatarEnergy said.
(2026-03-19). WSWS Perspectives and Statements on Iran war published in Farsi. wsws.org More than a dozen critical statements, Perspectives, and World Socialist Web Site articles on the criminal US-Israeli war on Iran war and how to stop it are now available in Farsi, the mother-tongue of approximately two-thirds of the Iranian people.
(2026-03-19). Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs. grist.org 
Gasoline prices continue ticking higher as the United States and Israel's war with Iran continues. The national average now stands at $3.84 per gallon, nearly a dollar higher than at the start of the conflict. It's also just shy of a tipping point that could push consumers toward electric vehicles. | When gas prices top $4 per gallon, BloombergNEF estimates that the total cost of ownership for EVs becomes lower than for gas-powered vehicles. The exact crossover point depends on local prices for both gasoline and electricity. "[But] even when I run the model using the more expensive electricity cost, we are sti…
(2026-03-19). Trump says Israel attacked Iran gas field without US and Qatari involvement, warns against attacks on Qatar. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday the attack on Iran's South Pars gas field was carried out by Israel, and the U.S. and Qatar were not involved in it.Trump also said Israel would not make any more attacks on Iranian facilities in South Pars unless Iran attacked Qatar, warning that the U.S. would attack those facilities if Iran acted against Doha.
(2026-03-19). Iraqi militia says will stop US embassy attacks under conditions. newarab.com 
An influential pro-Iranian armed group in Iraq pledged early Thursday to stop attacking the US embassy for five days, subject to several conditions including that Israel stop strikes south of Beirut. | AFP reported no drone or rocket attacks so far on the US embassy in Iraq's capital Baghdad between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. | The country has been unwillingly drawn into the regional conflict triggered by the US-Israel attack on its neighbour Iran on February 28. | Strikes have targeted Iran-backed groups, which in turn have claimed near daily attacks on US interests in Iraq and across the region. | Ka…
(2026-03-19). Amid claims he's dead, Netanyahu's 3rd video billed AI generated. ummid.com Amid the wild claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have been killed in an Iranian missile attack, his third video posted as a proof he is live has been billed as AI generated.
(2026-03-19). India fully complicit in US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran. wsws.org The only country that New Delhi has condemned is Iran, for daring to defend itself.
(2026-03-19). Trump attends return of US aircrew killed in Iran war crash. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump attended the return Wednesday of six crew members killed when their refueling aircraft crashed during the Iran war.It was the second time since the start of the conflict that Trump has traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where the remains of US troops are returned to American soil.The KC-135 plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, bringing the number of US troops killed in the joint US-Israeli operation to at least 13. A second aircraft damaged in the incident landed safely.
(2026-03-19). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.
(2026-03-19). Deputy Governor of Iran's Lorestan province: 12 martyrs and 116 wounded in a US-Israeli attack on residential areas in Dorud, western Iran. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). Why the Middle East Needs a Three-Axis Deterrence System Amid Iran's Evolving Threat. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Middle East has revealed the vulnerabilities of the region's security structure. Many of the countries that are directly exposed to Iran's threat already possess advanced anti-air and missile defense systems, which include Patriot, THAAD, and South Korea's M-SAM II. Nevertheless, such capabilities have not …
(2026-03-19). Activists plan 'largest flotilla yet' to break Israel's siege of Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz By Joshua Carroll A global coalition of activists is preparing to launch the largest ever flotilla of aid ships aimed at breaking Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), made up of civil society and grassroots groups from South Africa, Spain, Ireland, Türkiye, Norway, Brazil, France — and Aotearoa New Zealand —…
(2026-03-19). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today: Live Updates. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals have called upon the local residents to sight the Crescent, the New Moon, of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH today i.e. Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-19). World's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel achieves dual breakthrough in China. ecns.cn The Huanggang Road Yellow River Tunnel in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province was fully completed on Tuesday, marking the dual breakthrough of the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel.
(2026-03-19). Arvore Healthcare: Revolutionizing Orthopedic Implants Worldwide. devdiscourse.com Arvore Healthcare, a noteworthy entity in the global medical technology field, has revealed plans to expand its Orthopedic Implants Division. This strategic move underscores its dedication to delivering top-tier solutions in trauma care, sports medicine, spinal surgery, and joint replacement, emphasizing innovation and patient-focused approaches.
(2026-03-19). The Ramadan War comes home (to Sri Lanka). mronline.org 
Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a holiday and started rationing fuel because of the Ramadan War.
(2026-03-19). Nvidia bets on AI inference as chip revenue opportunity hits $1 trillion. ecns.cn Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence (AI) chips may reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, as the company outlined a strategy to compete more aggressively in the fast-growing market for ‚Äårunning AI systems in real time.
(2026-03-19). The Great Lakes are ideal for wind energy. So where is it? grist.org There are no wind turbines on the Great Lakes — and it isn't for lack of wind. | This titanic network of interconnected freshwater lakes with a surface area larger than New England, New York, and New Jersey combined is theoretically ideal for wind farms. Winds sweeping across the lakes are stronger, more consistent, and less turbulent than those over land. The
(2026-03-19). Iraqi oil flows to Turkey after US pledges role in Baghdad-Kurds customs dispute. al-monitor.com A US-brokered breakthrough between Baghdad and Erbil has restarted Iraqi oil exports through Turkey after a weeklong standoff.
(2026-03-19). ECB Holds Fire as War Clouds Inflation Outlook. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Central Bank is poised to keep interest rates unchanged, but its message will be anything but neutral. With energy markets rattled by the Iran war, policymakers are preparing to signal vigilance and a willingness to act if inflation proves more stubborn than expected. At 2%, the ECB's key rate currently sits close to …
(2026-03-19). FinMin Authorises Russia's Sberbank to Import Gold from India. infobrics.org The Ministry of Finance has added Russia's largest lender, Sberbank, to the list of banks permitted to import gold into the country…
(2026-03-19). China, Turkmenistan pledge deeper ties. ecns.cn China and Turkmenistan pledged on Wednesday to strengthen the alignment of their development strategies, expand natural gas cooperation and broaden practical collaboration in non-resource sectors such as connectivity.
(2026-03-19). ThoughtFocus Boosts AI Vision with New Initiatives and Leadership. devdiscourse.com ThoughtFocus, a global digital services provider, has unveiled two major AI-related initiatives aimed at enhancing its foothold in the world of artificial intelligence. Today, the company launched ThoughtFocus Lab, a new phase of the earlier TFBuild program, designed to broaden AI innovation efforts.
(2026-03-19). China's Youth Job Market Trends: A February Update. devdiscourse.com In a statistical release on Thursday, the National Bureau of Statistics reported a slight drop in China's youth jobless rate among 16-to-24 year-olds, excluding college students. The rate fell to 16.1% in February from 16.3% in the previous month.
(2026-03-19). Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war, Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) – The Pentagon has asked the White House to approve a more than $200 billion request to the U.S. Congress to fund the war in Iran, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing a senior administration official. (Reporting by Jasper Ward and Ismail Shakil; Editing by Christian Martinez)…
(2026-03-19). Trump threatens to destroy largest gas field. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump threatened to "massively blow up" a vast Iranian gas field unless Tehran stops striking Qatari energy facilities, which sustained extensive damage Thursday.Crude oil prices surged five percent as the latest strikes fed fears that the nearly three-week-old Middle East war could inflict lasting damage on global energy supplies.
(2026-03-19). Sino-U.S. talks a 'meaningful' step forward. ecns.cn As officials from China and the United States wrapped up one-and-a-half days of economic and trade talks in Paris on Monday, some US experts described the outcome as a modest but meaningful step toward greater stability in bilateral economic relations.
(2026-03-19). Gudi Padwa: Celebrating Renewal and Triumph. devdiscourse.com On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people of Maharashtra and Goa on the festival of Gudi Padwa, highlighting its symbolism of righteousness triumphing over adversity. In letters to constituents of these states, Modi emphasized the festival's relevance in India's pursuit of progress and self-reliance.
(2026-03-19). Albo is a bumbling misogynist. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.
(2026-03-19). VIDEO: London meeting marks a milestone in the history of the Fourth International. wsws.org The meeting was addressed by a panel of speakers, including David North, chairperson of the World Socialist Web Site and of the Socialist Equality Party of the United States. As the leader of the US Workers League, forerunner of the US SEP, North played the leading role in the struggle against the political degeneration of the WRP leadership.
(2026-03-19). China's Cognitive Operations Against Taiwan and the Future of Democratic Resilience. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a form of warfare that leaves no craters, deploys no soldiers, and issues no formal declaration, and yet it may prove more consequential for the future of Taiwan than any military confrontation. Scholars now call it cognitive warfare, the systematic targeting of an adversary's perception of reality, identity, and political will. China has …
(2026-03-19). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.
(2026-03-19). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia on Wed March 18. ummid.com Eid 2026 Moon: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and neighboring Arab states are gearing up to sight the Eid 2026 Moon, Crescent, of the month of Shawwal on Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-19). Delhi High Court Hears Urgent Pleas for Police Security Amid Eid Tensions. devdiscourse.com The Delhi High Court is urgently addressing two petitions calling for police security in the Uttam Nagar area during the upcoming Eid festival, following heightened fears of violence after recent communal tensions. The applications were filed in response to inadequate action taken by authorities despite warnings of potential unrest.
(2026-03-19). China vows firm resolve in safeguarding its rights in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday stressed firm resolve in safeguarding China's rights in the South China Sea, slamming the "self-directed farce" by the Philippines.
(2026-03-19). Russia's Progress MS-31 cargo spacecraft completes mission. ecns.cn Russia's cargo spacecraft Progress MS-31 has been deorbited after completing an eight-month mission at the International Space Station (ISS), with its remaining fragments falling into a non-navigational area of the Pacific Ocean, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos said Monday.
(2026-03-19). US Fed gripped by uncertainty as war dominates the economy. wsws.org The overriding impression from Fed chair Jerome Powell is that the central bank is like an animal trapped in the headlights of a massive truck hurtling towards it, not knowing which way to turn.
(2026-03-19). War hits Tehran's grand bazaar as prices surge and shops shut. al-monitor.com By Maggie MichaelTEHRAN, March 18 (Reuters) – Nearly three weeks of war on Iran have hit the usually teeming alleys of Tehran's grand bazaar, shutting many of the shops and driving up prices for Iranians already suffering from years of sanctions that have throttled the economy. The days before the Persian new year and Muslim Eid al-Fitr holidays would normally fill the bazaar with traders racing to finalise deals and families shopping for gifts but, despite people browsing, fewer than usual were out buying on Wednesday.
(2026-03-19). The Iran war is margin call. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Iran will win the war: six aspects to consider. peoplesdispatch.org Iran will emerge from this war with its infrastructure damaged, under great economic pressure, and with families devastated by the loss of life and limb. But wars are not judged solely by destruction. They are judged by whether political objectives are achieved.
(2026-03-19). Global student teams gather for robotics. ecns.cn In a bustling arena at East China Normal University, the whir of motors and cheers from competitors and spectators filled the air during the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Shanghai Regional, held from March 13 to 15. Nearly 1,000 young innovators representing 50 teams from around the world gathered to showcase their engineering prowess.
(2026-03-19). Spring recruitment season highlights surging demand for talent in AI roles. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence continues to drive industrial change in China, data shows that AI has emerged as the most competitive talent battleground of this year's spring recruitment season, with companies racing to hire skilled professionals amid surging demand.
(2026-03-19). 'Unprecedented in spread': UK races to contain deadly meningitis outbreak. scmp.com Britain will ‚Å roll out meningitis vaccines to students at a university in southeast England after an "unprecedented" outbreak of the disease killed two people while the number of new cases jumped to 20. | The UK Health Security Agency said all those affected were young people. A 21-year-old student at the University of Kent and a teenage student at a school in ‚Äåthe town of Faversham have died.
(2026-03-19). Kataib Hezbollah says it will temporarily suspend attacks on US embassy with conditions. al-monitor.com CAIRO, March 18 (Reuters) – The Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah said on Wednesday it would suspend attacks on the U.S. embassy for five days with conditions.The conditions listed by the group in a statement included Israel's halt of displacing and striking residents of Beirut's southern suburbs and a commitment to not shelling residential areas in Baghdad and other provinces. (Reporting by Muayad Suadi, writing by Jaidaa Taha, editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-03-19). Australia: Anti-genocide protesters arrested in Brisbane under "hate speech" laws. wsws.org Police in Queensland last week arrested two participants in a Students for Palestine rally for saying or displaying the anti-genocide slogan "from the river to the sea."
(2026-03-19). Xi calls for strengthening cooperation with Turkmenistan in natural gas, trade, non-resource fields. ecns.cn China's "two sessions" were successfully held not long ago, during which the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development was approved, Xi said.
(2026-03-19). JEFF McMULLEN: Fancy thrones, paper tigers and dirty bombs. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). Australia's looming fuel crisis: How Trump's Middle East war could hit home. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). UPI Integrated Credit Cards: The Next Big Thing in India. ummid.com A UPI-integrated Credit Card is a card linked to a UPI app, enabling you to pay merchants by scanning a QR code instead of swiping a physical card.
(2026-03-19). Taiwan energy security would improve after 'peaceful reunification': spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Taiwan's energy security would improve following "peaceful reunification," as concerns rise on the island over potential supply disruptions linked to instability in the Middle East.
(2026-03-19). Gus Van Sant's Dead Man's Wire: Rage at a rigged system. wsws.org Van Sant has said the story interested him because it echoes today's anger at corporate greed and financial institutions.
(2026-03-19). Over 40 and Still Working Through the Pain? UK's Degenerative Musculoskeletal Crisis Is Being Ignored. thecanary.co 
UK's Workforce Is Ageing, But Its Health Strategy Is not The UK labour market is getting older, and quickly. Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics show employment rates among people aged 50-64 have risen significantly over the past decade, with more adults in their early sixties remaining economically active than at any point […] | By
(2026-03-19). Shenzhou-21 crew completes second series of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2026-03-19). Viral Chongqing nightscape video wows viewers with vision of China's urban future. ecns.cn A viral video showcasing the illuminated skyline of has sparked widespread discussion online, with viewers around the world weighing in on China's rapid urban development.
(2026-03-19). Exclusive-US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali, Erin Banco and Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, said a U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter.The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding U.S. operations, with the Iran war well into its third week.
(2026-03-19). Controlling Kharg Island: Options for United States. ummid.com The Trump administration is weighing whether US Special Forces could seize or neutralise the Kharg Island as part of its strategy to pressure Iran during the continuing war.
(2026-03-19). Lionel Messi's Majestic 900th Goal: A Historic Milestone in Football. devdiscourse.com Lionel Messi has struck another remarkable milestone in his illustrious career, marking his 900th goal in elite men's football. On Wednesday, the Argentine World Cup winner, at 38 years old, achieved the feat with a left-footed shot during Inter Miami's 1-1 tie with Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Iran continuing World Cup preparations 'but will not play in US'. newarab.com 
The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday. | Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and is being staged in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. | Team Melli are scheduled to play al…
(2026-03-19). Changing work and changing demography = changing cities. onlineopinion.com.au What happens to cities when office work disappears? AI and demography are already forcing an answer.
(2026-03-19). HK to host 2026 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit in April. ecns.cn The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit is set to take place in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from April 13 to 14, according to a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-03-19). Team China falls 1-2 to Australia in AFC Women's Asian Cup semifinals. ecns.cn In the semifinals of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Tuesday, Team China suffered a narrow 1?2 defeat to Australia, missing out on a place in the final.
(2026-03-19). What makes the US war against Iran different? links.org.au 
Michael Prà∂bsting — The present war against Iran stands in glaring contradiction to the actual strategy of the White House, the so-called "Donroe Doctrine". Why?
(2026-03-19). Smarter Shopping for Families: How E-catalog Helps Parents in the UK Compare Children's Products. thecanary.co 
Finding the right products for children is rarely simple. From prams and car seats to baby monitors and educational toys, parents in the UK face a huge range of options. Prices vary between retailers, specifications can be confusing, and new models appear constantly. This is where E-catalog, a growing price comparison platform, is becoming a […] | By
(2026-03-19). Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting. al-monitor.com By Trevor Hunnicutt and David BrunnstromWASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump may use a White House meeting with Japan's prime minister on Thursday to press for help in the war on Iran, placing Sanae Takaichi in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much support it can provide.
(2026-03-19). UAW acting as "management's enforcer" at Columbia University, says UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman. wsws.org The statement calls the UAW apparatus "complicit" in political repression at the campus and urging that rank-and-file workers take control of their own struggle.
(2026-03-19). Xi meets National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-03-19). India's five key states to elect new assemblies in April 2026. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday March 15, 2026 announced the election schedule of India's five key states namely — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.
(2026-03-19). Former NDRC deputy director charged with bribery. ecns.cn Xu Xianping, former deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, has been charged with bribery, according to a statement released by the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Wednesday.
(2026-03-19). Energy Shock: Meloni's Stability Faces First Real Test. moderndiplomacy.eu The political calm that has defined Giorgia Meloni's tenure is facing its most serious test yet, as the fallout from the Iran war ripples through Italy's economy and begins to erode the foundations of her domestic and market support. For more than three years, Italy has been an outlier in European politics, combining relative stability …
(2026-03-19). Soccer-Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief. al-monitor.com March 19 (Reuters) – The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday. Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the conflict between the Islamic Republic and the United States began in late February. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and is being staged in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
(2026-03-19). Top US intelligence official resigns over Iran war. wsws.org Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, said that Iran was not an "imminent threat" to the United States, the pretext offered by Trump for launching his illegal war.
(2026-03-19). Key government infrastructure investments are ending up as super-expensive white elephants. onlineopinion.com.au If these projects made sense, politicians would invest their own money. Instead, taxpayers are left footing the bill.
(2026-03-19). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-19). Washington's assault on Cuba and Latin America: A key front in the capitalist drive to abolish the 20th century. wsws.org The imperialist offensive to erase 20th‚Äëcentury social gains can be stopped only through the independent mobilization of the working class across the Americas.
(2026-03-19). Overseas visitors offered vision of the future. ecns.cn Flying all the way from Australia to Shanghai to attend his first Appliance & Electronics World Expo, distributor Simon Cuff was impressed by the scale and, most important, the spectacle of the event.
(2026-03-19). How China-U.S. medical synergy is outrunning the 'biological clock'. ecns.cn Scientists and doctors from China and the United States are deepening collaboration in medical research and clinical care, joining forces to tackle diseases that threaten millions of lives worldwide.
(2026-03-19). Markets Hold Their Nerve Despite War Shock. moderndiplomacy.eu Global investors are showing an unexpected degree of calm in the face of the Iran war, resisting the urge to retreat from risk even as energy markets convulse and inflation fears resurface. The scale and duration of the shock remain deeply uncertain. Yet, rather than capitulating, markets are behaving as though this crisis may follow …
(2026-03-19). Meet Mohd Umair: AMU Alumnus Selected as ISRO Scientist. ummid.com Aligarh Muslim University: Mohammed Umair, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as a Scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
(2026-03-19). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.
(2026-03-19). China boosts natural resource support for major projects. ecns.cn China will enhance the guarantee of natural resource elements to facilitate the implementation of 109 major projects outlined in the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), authorities said on Monday.
(2026-03-19). Daily Memo: ICE Surge In Southern California With Nearly 20 Reported Incidents in One Day. lataco.com ICE came out in full force today with almost 20 incidents, a number we haven't seen since Border Patrol was still around, but ICE just did that on their own today, taking at least 12 people that we could confirm. ICE was everywhere, including Carpinteria, Ventura, San Gabriel, Glendale, Long Beach, L.A., Cathedral City, Rancho Cucamonga, Vista, Santa Ana, and especially heavy in Fontana and San Diego.
(2026-03-19). Chinese scientists discover 'zero-pollution' microbial herbicide. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new microbial herbicide that can control weeds without polluting the environment while also supporting crop growth, offering a potential alternative to conventional chemical herbicides.
(2026-03-19). SPL 25/26 MW26: Al-Nassr, Toney remain on top; Joao Felix shines with brace. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team whereas Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney remain the top goal scorer in the SPL 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 26 ending Sunday March 15, 2026.
(2026-03-19). Why the Iran war matters for African sovereignty and stability. peoplesdispatch.org What does the imperialist war on Iran mean for Africa? Beyond the immediate economic repercussions of the conflict, the question of sovereignty emerges as central. The war sets broader precedents for the world and reveals the position of African states within an unequal international system.
(2026-03-19). California Labor Leaders See an Opportunity To Push for Tax Hike on Corporations. portside.org California Labor Leaders See an Opportunity To Push for Tax Hike on Corporations |
(2026-03-19). A Different View on the Indo-Pacific>. infobrics.org In the sphere of international economic cooperation and alliance-building, the Indo-Pacific region is somewhat anomalous in that it is frequently discussed and analyzed in the context of blocs such as the QUAD or the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity…
(2026-03-19). The Lebanese government in the new war — a complete spectator. thecanary.co 
In the quiet corridors of the Grand Serail, the Lebanese state has transitioned from a sovereign actor into a somber archivist of its own destruction. While the southern border is defined by the thunder of Israeli airstrikes and the tactical manoeuvres of Hezbollah, Lebanon's official response has been reduced to the clinical language of a […] | By
(2026-03-19). Ford worker Gregory Knopf killed at Sharonville Transmission Plant in Ohio. wsws.org Knopf, a father of three and grandfather of eight, was killed after a press machine activated while undergoing routine maintenance and pinned him against equipment.
(2026-03-19). In Pictures: 1,300-yr-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah. ummid.com Over 1,300 years-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Historic Jeddah stands as one of the city's oldest archaeological landmarks.
(2026-03-19). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.
(2026-03-19). MAGA aesthetics and fascist power: Spectacles of white supremacy. links.org.au 
Henry A. Giroux — The United States is not merely awash in brutalizing and murderous acts of state-sanctioned violence. It is being restructured by them.
(2026-03-19). 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?
(2026-03-19). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.
(2026-03-19). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…
(2026-03-19). Statement From Dolores Huerta on Cesar Chavez's Abuse. portside.org Statement From Dolores Huerta on Cesar Chavez's Abuse |
(2026-03-19). The AI boom has plunged a small Pennsylvania town into chaos. grist.org 
"I don't like to see anyone upset," said Nick Farris of Provident Real Estate Advisors. He was sitting in the front of a crowd of roughly 150 inside Valley View High School's auditorium in Archbald, a town of about 7,500, huddled between two mountain ranges in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley. Farris was there to represent the developer for Project Scott, one of many data center campuses coming to town. "However," he said. "I think that this is the best data center site in this area of the country, by far." The audience had been fairly quiet, bundled in thick coats against the late January cold. But as Farris…
(2026-03-19). Chinese Ambassador to Russia refutes alleged 'second China shock' narrative. ecns.cn China presents the world cooperation opportunities, not threats or instability, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an exclusive column for Russian media outlet aif.ru to counter the so-called "second China shock" narrative.
(2026-03-19). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.
(2026-03-19). U.S. Fed keeps interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 pct. ecns.cn "Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has been little changed in recent months. Inflation remains somewhat elevated," said the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in a statement.
(2026-03-19). Reject the UAW—University of California sellout agreement! Organize a "No" vote and prepare strike action! wsws.org The TA (tentative agreement) is intended to cut off the growing movement of the working class and remove tens of thousands of University of California workers from the struggle.
(2026-03-19). Trump Presses Japan for Help as War Widens. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump is expected to use a White House meeting with Sanae Takaichi to push for greater Japanese involvement in the Iran war, opening a sensitive front in U.S. alliance politics as the conflict strains global security and energy systems. What was meant to showcase the durability of the U.S.-Japan partnership has instead become a …
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Ai+ Smartphone Scores Big with IPL Partnerships. devdiscourse.com Ai+ Smartphone has been named the official smartphone partner for the IPL teams Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming season. Both franchises anticipate the partnership will significantly enhance fan engagement.
(2026-03-19). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.
(2026-03-19). Iran: The Treason That Changed America's Energy Future. portside.org Iran: The Treason That Changed America's Energy Future |
(2026-03-19). Italy's Meloni government pushes judicial "reform" in preparation for massive opposition to war and austerity. wsws.org The referendum exploits popular anger at a class-biased justice system to dismantle democratic safeguards and prepare for future social conflict.
(2026-03-19). Sweden says Iran has executed a Swedish citizen. al-monitor.com STOCKHOLM, March 18 (Reuters) – Iran executed a Swedish citizen on Wednesday, Sweden's foreign minister said, adding that she had summoned the Iranian ambassador in Stockholm to condemn the decision.The person, who was not named, was arrested in Iran in June of last year and Sweden has repeatedly raised the case with Iranian officials, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said."The death penalty is an inhumane, cruel and irreversible punishment. Sweden, together with the rest of the EU, condemns its application in all circumstances," Stenergard said.
(2026-03-19). Why is Donald Trump 'The Winner' Begging NATO for Help, While Threatening Iran with Nukes? globalresearch.ca United States President Donald Trump has always been rather… …well, unconventional, so to speak. | His mannerisms, especially his articulation (or the lack thereof), don't exactly scream "erudition". Obviously, this is not to say that he lacks intelligence, but simply …
(2026-03-19). Syria unveils plan to eliminate chemical weapons. al-monitor.com NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) – Syria on Wednesday launched a plan supported by Washington to rid the Middle Eastern country of legacy chemical weapons that were used against its people by forces under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad.For decades, Assad ran a large-scale program for chemical weapons, the use of which killed and injured thousands during Syria's long-running civil war.Despite Damascus' signing onto the Chemical Weapons Convention in 2013 and declaring a 1,300-tonstockpile, prohibited use continued and the size of the program remains unclear.
(2026-03-19). CBSE teachers involved in 10th, 12th paper evaluation warned. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers involved in evaluation of classes 10th and 12th papers (Academic Year 2026) from sharing misleading information on social media.
(2026-03-19). 'Care is the basis that makes life possible': Interview with LevFem about socialist feminist struggles in Bulgaria. links.org.au 
Defining themselves as a socialist feminist organization, LevFem engage with both the possibilities and the baggage of socialist history in Bulgaria.
(2026-03-19). Confronting Errors: Hong Kong Blaze Exposes Human Failures. devdiscourse.com A devastating fire in Hong Kong, which resulted in 168 deaths, is under intense scrutiny as investigators uncover widespread human failings in fire safety measures.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). World's 'happiest' places revealed as social media weighs on us. scmp.com Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and western Europe according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published on Thursday. | The annual report, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, also found that Finland is the happiest land in the world for the ninth year in a row, with other Nordic countries such as Iceland, Denmark, Sweden…
(2026-03-19). BRICS: It's Time for Business to Get Out of Its Comfort Zones. infobrics.org South Africa might be a small country relative to its BRICS partners, Russia, China, Brazil and India, but it punches well above its weight – and can do so much better if it channels more of its focus to collaborating with other emerging economies…
(2026-03-19). Kaiser strike betrayed: UNAC/UHCP ends 31,000-worker walkout, advances sellout agreement. wsws.org The union halted the struggle at its strongest point, isolating workers and paving the way for concessions on wages and staffing.
(2026-03-19). Trump's $200 billion Iran funding request points to massive scale of war plans. wsws.org The Washington Post reported Wednesday that the Pentagon is seeking more than $200 billion from Congress to fund the US war of aggression against Iran—a sum that would exceed the roughly $188 billion spent on arming Ukraine over three years.
(2026-03-19). Artemis II Moon Rocket cleared for April 2026 launch. ummid.com The Amercian space agency, NASA, has cleared Artemis II Moon Rocket for a launch in April 2026 with four astronauts onboard.
(2026-03-19). African women make economic gains through global gig economy. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-19). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on border towns of Bint Jbeil and Khiam. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). BJP fields Pradyut Bordoloi, who joined party after quitting Congress, from Assam's Dispur assembly seat. devdiscourse.com
(2026-03-19). Reuters reports Brent crude surges to $114 a barrel. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). Israeli Health Ministry says 177 Israelis admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of injuries since the war started to 3,924. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar renewed his call for an immediate de-escalation, urging intensified diplomatic efforts to contain the escalating tensions. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar confirmed in a call he received from France's Macron that targeting energy and water facilities is a threat to stability. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). FBI abre investigación contra exjefe antiterrorista de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Según Semafor, el expediente contra Kent estaría relacionado con supuestas filtraciones. Se le acusa de compartir indebidamente información clasificada, precisaron al medio cuatro personas con conocimiento directo de la investigación.
(2026-03-19). Díaz-Canel rechaza decisión unilateral de Costa Rica sobre relaciones bilaterales. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente del país, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, rechazó este miércoles la decisión unilateral del gobierno de Costa Rica de rebajar las relaciones bilaterales a nivel consular, un paso que, agregó, se tomó sin argumentos y justificación alguna.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Experts: Too soon to predict El Nino effect. ecns.cn Dire social media warnings about record-breaking heat and extreme weather conditions this year may be drawing widespread attention, but experts have said that it is too early to predict if a super El Nino — a climate phenomenon marked by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific — will develop this year.
(2026-03-18). Here are some facts about the Strait of Hormuz blockage amid Iran war. dawn.com Here are key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war. | Around a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the waterway in peacetime. | The 21 security incidents: | Since March 1, 2026, 21 commercial vessels, including 10…
(2026-03-18). Imperial Decline In The Strait Of Hormuz. popularresistance.org In the first chapter of his 1874 novel The Gilded Age, Mark Twain offered a telling observation about the connection between past and present: "History never repeats itself, but the… present often seems to be constructed out of the broken fragments of antique legends." | Among the "antique legends" most helpful in understanding the likely outcome of the current U.S. intervention in Iran is the Suez Crisis of 1956, which I describe in my new book Cold War on Five Continents. | After Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal in July 1956, a joint British-French armada of six aircraft carriers…
(2026-03-18). Trump Says NATO 'Making a Very Foolish Mistake' for Not Joining War Against Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Tuesday criticized the US's NATO allies, saying they were "making a very foolish mistake" for not entering the US-Israeli war against Iran, as his calls for other countries to send warships to open the Strait of Hormuz have been rejected. "NATO is making a very foolish mistake. I've long said whether or …
(2026-03-18). Trump allows foreign ships between domestic ports to stabilise petrol costs amid Iran war. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 60-day suspension of the Jones Act, the century-old law that mandates cargo moving between domestic ports be transported on vessels built, operated and staffed by American citizens or permanent residents. | The move comes in response to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — a key chokepoint — amid the escalating US-Israeli war against Iran, which has triggered the most severe global oil supply disruption in recent history.
(2026-03-18). US hits Iran missile sites near Hormuz, drops 2,200 kg bunker buster bombs. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US forces carried out strikes on Iranian missile sites along the country's southern coastline near the Strait of Hormuz, deploying multiple 5,000-pound (2,200 kg) bunker-buster bombs, according to the United States Central Command. | "Hours ago, U.S. forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz," the military command said in a tweet early Wednesday (IST). | The military said the strikes targeted Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles, which it claimed "posed a risk to international shipping…
(2026-03-18). Red Sea fix? China-bound oil tankers tap Saudi plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com Saudi Arabia is activating its Red Sea "Plan B" to divert crude via the port of Yanbu, allowing tankers — including Chinese very large crude carriers (VLCCs) — to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, though analysts warn the route has limited capacity. | The move comes after Iran effectively closed the strait in response to United States and Israeli military strikes, a conflict now in its third week that has rattled global energy markets.
(2026-03-18). Europe says no to Trump's Iran demands: 'not our war'. scmp.com When US President Donald Trump ‚Å asked countries to join a global effort against Iran and deploy ships to prise open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near closure has held the global economy in a vice, he was rebuffed by some of America's closest allies. | Using unusually blunt language, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told his country's lawmakers on Wednesday that he agreed Iran must not be allowed to pose a threat to its neighbours but expressed doubts about the rationale behind the US-Israeli…
(2026-03-18). Iran war shows perils of America's Mideast bases. responsiblestatecraft.org U.S. military bases in the Middle East have served as a key launchpad for American attacks on Iran. But they've also served as a vulnerable target for retaliation. In less than two weeks, the Iranian military has
(2026-03-18). US Israel War Against Iran: Glaring Cost Difference. ummid.com The ongoing US and Israeli war against Iran and the latter's retaliatory strikes have once again demonstrated the mathematics of modern air defence.
(2026-03-18). Gulf States are learning that the 'WeaponDollar—Petrodollar Coalition' was always rigged in West's favour. thecanary.co 
For decades, Gulf states bought US Treasury bonds and American weapons in exchange for "protection." Sold their oil in petrodollars. But as Iranian retaliatory missiles target their oil infrastructure and US bases they host, the deal's fine print hangs in the balance. An arrangement that clearly prioritises Western hegemony and the US dollar over multipolarity. […] | By
(2026-03-18). Dar arrives in Riyadh for meeting of regional FMs. dawn.com Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for a meeting with the foreign ministers of regional countries, where he will advocate for a "swift end" to the conflict in the Middle East, according to the Foreign Office (FO). | The conflict began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. In retaliatory strikes, Iran has targeted US assets and bases in Gulf countries. Amid the hostilities, the FO has termed Pakistan's role a " In a statement, FO said Dar had arrived in Riyadh, where he is set to "participa…
(2026-03-18). Iran blames Israel for gas field attack, fires at Gulf energy sites. scmp.com Iran accused Israel of striking its facilities in the huge South Pars gas field on Wednesday in a major escalation in the US-Israeli war that sent oil prices shooting higher, and retaliated by vowing attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf, firing missiles at Qatar and Saudi Arabia. | Qatar's state oil giant QatarEnergy reported "extensive damage" after the Ras Laffan Industrial City, an energy-industry hub, was hit by Iranian missiles. Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted and destroyed…
(2026-03-18). Iran spoils Israel's Larijani death celebration with Putin-Mojtaba revelation | USA | Trump | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Fresh rumours about Iran's leadership have erupted amid the escalating Israel—Iran conflict. Reports claimed Mojtaba Khamenei, widely seen as Iran's new supreme leader, was secretly flown to Russia for treatment after recent strikes. Tehran quickly pushed back, calling the claims part of a "psychological war" and insisting Iran's leaders are not fleeing the country. The denial came as Israeli officials made explosive claims about a major strike on senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani. As conflicting narratives spread across global media, the battle is now unfolding not only on the battlefield but also across…
(2026-03-18). "Not one molecule" ? How war in Iran pushes Europe back to Russian energy. infobrics.org Brussels maintains its hard-line rhetoric on Russian gas, yet internal divisions and energy shocks are growing. Trump's moves and Middle East escalation are reshaping Europe's strategic calculus. The path toward renewed ties with Russia is quietly taking shape.
(2026-03-18). The Imperialist Wars Being Waged Against the Global South In Ukraine and Iran. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Mar 14, 2026 | The Iranian people are currently fighting off an imperialist aggressor, not only for the sake of their own country but also for Ukrainians, who are themselves targets of similar Western aggression and predatory objectives. | Ukraine, like "Israel" before it, has been transformed into an outpost of Western imperialism. The two wars these two are waging—one against the Russian Federation, the other against Iran—are similar and interconnected in so many ways. The common goal of each war is to preserve and even enhance Western hegemony by waging warfare against co…
(2026-03-18). All the Ways US Support for Israeli Expansionism Freed Russia's Hands. scheerpost.com Juan Cole for Informed Comment Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday, "If they [the Americans] thought they could subjugate [Iran] in a day or a few hours, they probably realise now just how seriously they miscalculated, how wrong they were." Last month Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to his opposite number in Tehran over the …
(2026-03-18). With Larijani no more, Iran loses legacy of strategic leadership in its national security, diplomacy. geo.tv 
Iranian security chief Ali Larijani talks to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , in this undated picture. — www.iranintl.comTop adviser to Khamenei, shaping Iran's security and foreign policy.Chief nuclear negotiator, advancing Iran's programme…
(2026-03-18). Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence says. newarab.com 
US intelligence concluded Wednesday that Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment capacities that were destroyed in a
(2026-03-18). Mystery projectile hits Iran nuclear power complex, highlighting war risks. scmp.com The UN nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact on the grounds of the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage. | The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) "has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening", the Vienna-based agency posted on social media using an acronym for nuclear power plant. "No damage to the plant or injuries to staff reported".
(2026-03-18). Iran's FM says nuclear doctrine unlikely to change after Larijani's assassination. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's stance against the development of nuclear weapons will not significantly change, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera in remarks relayed by Iranian media on Wednesday, cautioning that the new supreme leader is yet to publicly express his view on the matter. | Araghchi said fatwas depend on the Islamic jurist issuing them and added he was ‚Å not yet in a position to judge the jurisprudential or political views of Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader. | Iran's foreign minister said he believed that after the war comes to an end, countries that border the Gulf should draft a n…
(2026-03-18). Iran Signals Nuclear Continuity and Calls for New Hormuz Strait Protocol. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran maintains its long-standing position against developing nuclear weapons, citing a fatwa issued by former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early 2000s. Despite repeated accusations from the United States, Israel, and Western powers that Tehran is pursuing a weapons program, Iranian officials insist their nuclear activities remain civilian. The recent death of Khamenei …
(2026-03-18). Will Gaza's ceasefire survive the US-Israeli war on Iran. newarab.com 
As the Middle East confronts a What once appeared to be a tentative pause in the For months, mediators st…
(2026-03-18). Trump's Counterterrorism Chief Resigns over Iran War, Criticizes "Pressure from Israel" democracynow.org 
A top national security official resigned from the Trump administration Tuesday in response to the war on Iran. "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby," Joe Kent, who served as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, wrote in his resignation letter. | We speak with Josh Paul, a former State Department official who resigned in 2023 to protest the Biden administration's Gaza policy. He says Kent is at least the 16th U.S. official in the last few years to resign over policy related…
(2026-03-18). Speeding Up the "Kill Chain" : Pentagon Bombs Thousands of Targets in Iran Using Palantir AI. democracynow.org 
As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran continues, we look at how the Pentagon is using artificial intelligence in its operations. The system, known as Project Maven, relies on technology by Palantir and also incorporates the AI model Claude built by Anthropic. Israel has used similar AI targeting programs in Iran, as well as in Gaza and Lebanon. | Craig Jones, an expert on modern warfare, says AI technology is helping militaries speed up the "kill chain," the process of identifying, approving and striking targets. "You're reducing a massive human workload of tens of thousands of hours into second…
(2026-03-18). 'Missile for Epstein Victims': Iran Sets New War Narrative. ummid.com In a personal blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran is now launching missiles on Israeli capital Tel Aviv and American bases in Gulf countries that are written with a message sympathizing victims of Jeffry Epstein.
(2026-03-18). Twelve Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across the West Bank. peoplesdispatch.org The IOF, hand in hand with illegal Israeli settlers, have committed multiple massacres in the occupied territory, since the US-Israeli aggression against Iran was launched three weeks ago.
(2026-03-18). Iran Hits Tel Aviv With Cluster Missiles as War Spirals Wider. moderndiplomacy.eu The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered a far more dangerous phase, moving beyond limited strikes into a sustained and widening regional war. What began as targeted military action has evolved into a confrontation involving multiple countries, armed groups, and critical global trade routes. The latest escalation follows Israel's assassination of Ali Larijani, one …
(2026-03-18). Iran leadership: who is dead and alive after US-Israel strikes. newarab.com 
Iran's Foreign Minister "I do not know why the Americans and the Israelis still have not understood this point: The Islamic Republic…
(2026-03-18). "Warmongers Come for the Media" : Trump Threatens Media with "Treason" Charges over Iran War Coverage. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration is escalating threats against news organizations, with President Trump suggesting outlets should face "treason" charges for disseminating false information. Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, has also threatened to revoke broadcasters' licenses over their coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. This all comes as allies of President Trump consolidate their control over several major media outlets. Paramount Skydance, led by Trump ally David Ellison, is poised to acquire Warner Bros., which includes CNN. | "They want these companies t…
(2026-03-18). Like Iraq, key intelligence before Iran strikes was ignored. responsiblestatecraft.org The most revealing aspect of the National Intelligence Council's recent assessment that a U.S.-Israeli campaign was unlikely to topple the Iranian regime is not the estimate itself. Intelligence analysts are supposed to puncture exuberant assumptions. What makes the episode significant is that the judgment appears to have done so little to discipline policy. According to The Washington Post, the NIC assessed that even a large-scale assault would
(2026-03-18). Kemi Badenoch calls Trump's criticisms of Starmer 'childish' as distance grows with US. thecanary.co 
Kemi Badenoch is continuing to distance herself from the illegal war on Iran being waged by the US and Israel, as she calls the US President's comments towards the prime minister "childish". Still firmly expressing she is a critic of Keir Starmer, the Conservative leader is now openly criticising Trump's rhetoric. In a video shared […] | By
(2026-03-18). Expert outlines key miscalculations of USA, Israel in their attack on Iran. eng.belta.by "They expected that they killed the leadership, and enthusiastic crowds would take to the streets, sweep everyone out of institutions, ushering in freedom and democracy. It turned out the opposite. That was the first miscalculation. Trump admitted it," the political scientist pointed out.
(2026-03-18). Stockholm says Iran executed Swede after Tehran announces spy put to death. scmp.com Sweden's foreign minister on Wednesday said that Iran had executed a Swedish citizen, after Iranian authorities announced the first execution of a man convicted of spying since the start of its war against Israel and the United States. | "It is with dismay that I have received information that a Swedish citizen was executed in Iran earlier today," Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said in a statement.
(2026-03-18). Dems Revive Legislation to Return Big Oil's Profits to Struggling US Families. truthout.org With Big Oil poised to profit from a price spike driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran, congressional Democrats on Wednesday revived an excise tax that proponents say would put money back in the pockets of struggling American workers. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) reintroduced the Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act "to curb profiteering by oil companies and provide… |
(2026-03-18). Iran can still attack US interests, government appears intact, spy chief Gabbard says. scmp.com Iran's government has been degraded since the war began on February 28, but it ‚Å appears to be intact and Tehran and its proxies remain capable of attacking US and allies' interests in the Middle East, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Wednesday. | "The regime in Iran appears to be intact but largely degraded by Operation Epic Fury," Gabbard said, referring to the US-Israel military campaign against Iran, in her opening statement to the Senate Intelligence Committee's…
(2026-03-18). The Strait, the Dollar and the Limits of Empire. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer What is unfolding around Iran is not simply another regional war—it is the latest violent convulsion of an empire trying to preserve a crumbling order through force. Washington's assault, backed by Israel and justified through the familiar language of "security," has once again revealed the central logic of U.S. foreign policy: when political …
(2026-03-18). Is the Iran War Creating the Biggest NATO Rift Since the Cold War? thinktank.pk As the war between Iran and Israel intensifies—with Israeli strikes hitting Tehran and Beirut—a new geopolitical fault line has emerged inside the Western alliance itself. During the escalating Middle East crisis, Donald Trump warned that North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) could face a "very bad future" if European allies refuse to support the United States …
(2026-03-18). Southern Eurasia Under Destabilization and Conflicts. moderndiplomacy.eu The war between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran has passed a certain point. We are still in the fog of war, but some preliminary conclusions can still be drawn. This war is monstrous in its immorality, brutality, lack of norms and rules, real causes, and effective strategy for conducting …
(2026-03-18). Israeli assassinations leave Iran with inexperienced but resilient leadership. haaretz.com With the assassination of Ali Larinjani and other senior Basij commanders, Israel has killed more than half of the Islamic Republic's most senior leadership. In the long term, these inexperienced replacements will find it hard to withstand the pressure of war ‚ñ Barrages of rockets Lebanon show that Hezbollah's coordination capabilities have not been impacted by active combat…
(2026-03-18). After Iran, Will Saudi Arabia Pose the Next Strategic Challenge? moderndiplomacy.eu The currently ongoing war involving the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States, and the State of Israel has been a long time in the making and is the direct result of the long-standing ideological challenges that the regime in Tehran has posed to the Middle East and the world. Iran's revolutionary zeal has driven …
(2026-03-18). Time, money — and Germany: The factors that could leave Israel short of missile interceptors. haaretz.com Israel Aerospace Industries is working round the clock to produce more Arrow interceptors, but production is complex and slow ‚ñ The company must also produce hundreds of interceptors for Germany by 2030 ‚ñ Home Front Command's order to change the alert system will make it possible to prolong the war…
(2026-03-18). War in West Asia: Who's guilty? workers.org 
March 16 — It's hard to believe that there are still U.S. analysts and journalists who have the arrogance to blame the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran for spreading the regional war that the U.S. and Israel launched. Perhaps they're just afraid the MAGA regime will take away . . . |
(2026-03-18). Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. cubadebate.cu Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. El funeral se realizará en Teherán el 18 de marzo. Será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado durante esta jornada, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena.
(2026-03-18). Anuncia Irán asesinato del ministro de Inteligencia, Esmail Khatib. cubadebate.cu El presidente iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, anunció el martirio de Khatib y de varios funcionarios en un ataque estadounidense-israelí, y recalcó que su estrategia continuará con mayor contundencia.
(2026-03-18). U.S. Used Its New 5,000-Pound Bunker Busters To Hit Iranian Anti-Ship Missile Sites: Reports. twz.com The U.S. Air Force is now reportedly dropping its newest bunker-buster bomb, the There are also reports that this is the first time GBU-72/Bs have been used in combat, but it is not clear if this is the case. | "Hours ago, U.S. forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep pe…
(2026-03-18). Greek firms scan computer systems as Iran war raises cyberattack risks, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Greek shipowners and other companies are scanning their computer systems for evidence of cyberattacks after advice from the National Cybersecurity Authority, two sources said on Wednesday following incidents that ‚Å have been linked to the Iran war. | The authority last week sent an advisory, seen by Reuters, to security officers of shipping companies, banks and firms in the transport, telecommunications, health and energy sectors, a source at the authority said, adding that the move ‚Å was pre-emptive. | A…
(2026-03-18). Project Vault: Peace in the moana or military outpost? asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Niamh O'Flynn To most of us in Aotearoa, the current illegal war in Iran feels distant. We see it in our news feeds, we feel it at the petrol pump, and we hear about it in "trade disruptions". We tell ourselves we're just a small, peaceful nation caught in the crossfire of superpowers.
(2026-03-18). Crowds flock to DC statue mocking Trump and Epstein in "Titanic" embrace. wsws.org A gold-painted "King of the World" statue on the National Mall depicts Trump embracing Epstein in Titanic's bow pose, drawing crowds, mockery and widespread popular hostility toward the oligarchy.
(2026-03-18). US House panel subpoenas attorney general over Epstein files. tribune.com.pk 
The US House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the country's top law enforcement official Tuesday to testify about the government's handling of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear for a closed-door deposition on April 14 as lawmakers investigate what they describe as possible mismanagement of the federal probe into Epstein and his associates. | The move follows a committee vote earlier this month to compel Bondi's testimony, with several Republicans joining Democrats in backing the measure. | Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting t…
(2026-03-18). Donald Trump's Racism Mirrors Jeffrey Epstein's. juancole.com (
(2026-03-18). Decifrare la Prima Guerra degli Epstein. strategic-culture.su àà stato dopo la visita di Netanyahu che la posizione ufficiale di Washington nei confronti di Teheran ha assunto toni decisamente più aggressivi. | Segue nostro Non ero certo l'unico a concludere, non appena è stata resa pubblica la nuova serie di documenti sul caso Epstein, che ´ora, senza dubbio, gli Stati Uniti attaccheranno l'Iran ª. Anche se puramente intuitiva, la conclusione era ovvia per chiunque avesse prestat…
(2026-03-18). Venezuela Topples Team USA in Historic World Baseball Classic Upset. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Before bed I saw this and can't help but think how great it is to at least topple the United States at something while that empire gears up and continues to wreak havoc around the world. In an incredibly trying year globally — and especially for Venezuela — this felt like a bright …
(2026-03-18). Delcy Rodríguez designa nuevo ministro de Defensa y del Poder Popular para Hábitat y Vivienda. cubadebate.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, informó en redes sociales la designación del General en Jefe Gustavo González López como nuevo Ministro del Poder Popular para la Defensa. Asimismo, designó a Jorge Márquez Monsalve como nuevo Ministro del Poder Popular para Hábitat y Vivienda.
(2026-03-18). Legal experts weigh in on Senegal having AFCON title stripped. thecanary.co 
Reactions have poured in from all official, sporting, and legal levels following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to declare Senegal the loser of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco (3-0). This decision has reignited a larger question: who holds the authority to make such decisions, the referee or the […] | By
(2026-03-18). Backlash as Tory MP calls Ramadan prayers 'an act of dominance'. newarab.com 
A Conservative MP has come under fire for calling Nick Timothy, the Conservative MP for West Suffolk, who serves as Shadow Secretary for Justice and Shadow Lord Chancellor, slammed th…
(2026-03-18). Morales Ojeda: Defending Cuba Today Means Defending the Resistance of the Global South. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, reaffirmed via his Facebook profile that "the defense of Cuba is a vital matter." | The leader recalled a quote by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, delivered in 1990 before a group of Brazilian intellectuals, in which he warned that the fall of the "Cuban trench" would not be an isolated event, but rather a continental tragedy. | Morales Ojeda underscored that, according to Fidel, the defense of Cuba is inseparable from the…
(2026-03-18). Lukashenko: Internal Troops are able to fulfill any tasks in most difficult conditions. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated active and retired employees of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on their professional holiday.
(2026-03-18). At least 17 dead in fighting on Sudan's border with Chad. newarab.com 
The latest heavy fighting between warring parties along The attacks on Monday in Tina left 66 people in serious condition, Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières, or MSF, said in a post on X late Tuesday. | The army said in an update that the paramilitary
(2026-03-18). European Union presents conditions for participation in the war against Iran. wsws.org The European powers are unwilling to get involved in a war over whose course and outcome they have no influence. They want to drive a hard bargain for their participation in the war.
(2026-03-18). President Ramaphosa answers Parliament on Mkhwanazi allegations. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa answers Parliament on Mkhwanazi allegations | President Cyril Ramaphosa has submitted responses to Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. ⚪ The committee was established last year, following Mkhwanazi's allegations in a press conference about, amongst others, an alleged criminal syndicate that has spread into law enforcement and intelligence services, and allegations that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu colluded with criminal elements to disband the Political Killings Task Team based in…
(2026-03-18). UN says 36,000 Palestinians displaced in occupied West Bank in one year. dawn.com GENEVA: The United Nations urged Israel on Tuesday to halt immediately its dramatic settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, raising concerns of "ethnic cleansing" with over 36,000 Palestinians displaced in a single year. | A fresh
(2026-03-18). Rescuing a key Confucian text from centuries of ignominy. scmp.com From around the turn of the century, a revived Confucianism was all the rage. Mainland Chinese academia heavily promoted it. Beijing politicised it as compatible with communist ideology. For state propaganda departments, Confucianism was repackaged as a cultural product for foreign consumption. | That wave of interest subsequently died down, along with the closure of many Confucian Institutes around the world.
(2026-03-18). Kuwait arrests 10 Hezbollah members, thwarts 'terrorist' plot. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). Israeli strikes on central Beirut kill at least six. newarab.com 
Lebanon said two Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the Hezbollah-linked financial firm Al-Qard Al-H…
(2026-03-18). 10 major Iranian naval targets struck in Operation Epic Fury. longwarjournal.org President Donald Trump has identified the Iranian Navy as a major target in the US campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran. US forces have struck a range of port infrastructure and key vessels to degrade its capability, destroying more than 100 vessels by March 16.
(2026-03-18). War Without Clear Endgame: Military Expert Warns Lack of Strategy on US side. uwidata.com As the war between the United States and Iran intensifies across the Middle East, questions are mounting over Washington's long-term strategy and the broader geopolitical stakes. Retired Turkish Major General Ahmet Yavuz offers a stark assessment: the conflict, he argues, is marked by unclear objectives, risky assumptions, and the potential for prolonged instability. "When we …
(2026-03-18). Japan court calls women's sterilisation law 'irrational'. tribune.com.pk 
A Japanese court said Tuesday that a law hugely restricting women's access to sterilisation "lacks rationality", a ruling hailed by plaintiffs as a "step forward". | The Tokyo District Court, however, stopped short of finding the decades-old "maternity protection" law — one of the world's most restrictive barriers to sterilisation — to be outright unconstitutional or illegal. | It dismissed the five women's claim that it is denying them their rights to bodily autonomy. | The landmark lawsuit saw the women unite over innate discomfort with their reproductive abilities, and aversion to what they desc…
(2026-03-18). Arteta hails 'magical' Eze. tribune.com.pk 
Mikel Arteta saluted Eberechi Eze's moment of magic as the Arsenal star's thunderbolt inspired a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday. | Arteta's side pounded Leverkusen right from the start at the Emirates Stadium and Eze ensured their dominance was rewarded with a blistering strike from the edge of the area late in the first half. | Declan Rice's clinical finish after the interval sealed Arsenal's 3-1 aggregate victory, setting up a quarter-final clash with Sporting Lisbon. | Eze's first Champions League goal extended his recent revival after a disappointing…
(2026-03-18). Information ministry rubbishes Afghan Taliban's claims of hospital being hit in Kabul. dawn.com Pakistan on Tuesday dismissed claims made by the Afghan Taliban that its armed forces allegedly struck a hospital in Kabul, stating that the target was "Camp Phoenix", which is several kilometres away from the hospital. | The development comes amid the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, which was
(2026-03-18). European groups join aid convoy to Cuba amid crippling oil blockade. aljazeera.com Millions have been plunged into darkness in Cuba as the US's total blockade has meant no fuel shipments in three months.
(2026-03-18). Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates. tribune.com.pk 
Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. | Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: | AEGEAN AIRLINES (AGNr.AT) | Greece's largest carrier cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until April 22, and to Erbil and Baghdad until May 24. Flights to Dubai were cancelled until April 19 and to Riyadh until April 18. | AIR BALTIC | Latvia's airBaltic said all flights to Tel Aviv had been cancelled until April 5. All flights to Dubai have been ca…
(2026-03-18). President hails successful separation of conjoined twins at Limpopo hospital. sanews.gov.za President hails successful separation of conjoined twins at Limpopo hospital | President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Dr Nyaweleni Tshifularo and his medical team for successfully separating conjoined twins in a groundbreaking operation at a rural hospital in Limpopo. | The twins, who were born on 28 January 2026, at Mankweng Hospital, underwent a complex surgical procedure that marked a historic milestone for South Africa's public healthcare system. | President Ramaphosa described the operation as "unbelievable" and "miraculous", noting that such highly specialised procedures are typically performed at lea…
(2026-03-18). Parliament's Unorthodox Weekend Session: Adjusting for Festivities. devdiscourse.com In a rare move, Parliament will convene this weekend to make up for the upcoming holidays marking Ugadi and Eid. According to a notification by the Chair on Wednesday, the Lok Sabha will not meet on Thursday and Friday, with Ugadi festivities on Thursday and the potential Eid celebration on Friday or Saturday, contingent upon moon sighting.
(2026-03-18). How Human Rights Watch Mitigates Harm when Publishing Open-Source Analysis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters block a road in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026. | © 2026 Anonymous/Getty Images | Shayan Sardarizadeh, a journalist at BBC Verify, warned on March 9 that great care was needed in publishing analysis of videos from Iran to avoid putting people at risk of identification and detention. He highlighted the risk that publishing the coordinates of videos could reveal the home addresses of the people who had filmed them. He illustrated this risk by highlighting two videos that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Intelligence Organization had recently published. Both showed th…
(2026-03-18). Reason behind Babar's exclusion from Bangladesh ODIs revealed. tribune.com.pk 
Was Babar Azam unfit or dropped? The mystery has been solved. The senior batter was not included in the national squad for the Bangladesh tour due to being out of form. | Later, when he refused to play in the National T20 Cup citing pain in his leg, PCB doctor Javed Mughal examined his injury, which turned out to be serious, and treatment was started. | According to details, the selection committee had not included Babar Azam in the squad for the Bangladesh tour due to his poor performance in the World Cup. Later, coach Mike Hesson said that Babar was not dropped, but rested to give opportunities to young play…
(2026-03-18). Postbank obtains FSP license. sanews.gov.za Postbank obtains FSP license | The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, has welcomed with delight the successful registration of Postbank as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. | This means that Postbank is now authorised and regulated to provide financial services that meet the standards set by the regulator, under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act). | To obtain and maintain an FSP license, institutions must meet stringent regulatory requirements covering governance, compliance, risk manage…
(2026-03-18). Larijani assassination deepens uncertainty over Iran war, analysts warn. dawn.com WASHINGTON: The Analysts warn that his absence removes one of the few moderating voices capable of preventing further escalation. | As the New York Times
(2026-03-18). Five Titles for Cuba in Boxing Qualifier. radiohc.cu Havana, March 18 (RHC) — The conquest of five belts sealed Cuba's performance in the qualifier for the boxing tournament of the Central American and Caribbean Games of Santo Domingo 2026. | Having secured all 13 qualifying spots in Guadalajara, Mexico, the Cuban team won every title in the men's competition and showed promise among the women. | Although the tournament ended with a couple of unexpected results, the men demonstrated the progress made in overcoming the disappointment of winning only two medals at the previous Central American and Caribbean Games. | The men's team lived up to expectations, with…
(2026-03-18). 6 deaths a day: Homeless mortality exposes social catastrophe in Los Angeles. wsws.org Avoidable deaths mount on Los Angeles streets as Democratic politicians defend a profit system that treats human survival as expendable.
(2026-03-18). Pressure Is Mounting as KCCA Tax Demands Crush Small Landlords. plusnews.ug 
Shock, anger and fear are spreading across Kampala after small landlords were hit with massive property tax demands, some running into millions of shillings, with little warning and tight deadlines. A demand notice seen by this publication from Kampala Capital City Authority orders Kulambiro resident Bakasumba Moses (not real names) to pay UGX 7,327,667 in …
(2026-03-18). NGO says 'hundreds killed and wounded' in strike on Kabul clinic. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). Sky News to cut ties with UAE over 'RSF support in Sudan war'. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). Another Met sex abuser found out: misconduct panel finds Steel groomed Adedeji. thecanary.co 
Another, now-former Metropolitan Police officer has been exposed after a misconduct panel found Ian Steel guilty of sexually grooming TV presenter Jackie Adedeji. Steel abused his position of power and used a fake identity to "fulfil his racialised sexual fantasy". The panel said he would have been sacked for gross misconduct had he not already […] | By
(2026-03-18). Is Beijing Institutionalizing Forced Integration? thinktank.pk China's newly adopted ethnic unity legislation has triggered global debate over whether Beijing is moving toward a policy of state-driven cultural integration. Supporters of the law argue that it promotes national cohesion and economic development in minority regions. Critics, however, warn that the legislation could accelerate the erosion of ethnic identity among groups such as …
(2026-03-18). 'Trust deficit' delays analysis of artefacts. dawn.com LARKANA: Despite a Trust deficit is cited as the reason, as a couple of officials concerned without mincing words had expressed their apprehension that the object might be stolen or damaged in the process. | The coins — believed to be belonging to the era of Kushan Ruler Vasudeva-I (c. 200-225 AD) — weigh 5.55kgs and were found stuffed in an earthen pot (jar). The object…
(2026-03-18). PSX rally roars on as KSE-100 surges nearly 4,300 points. tribune.com.pk 
Investor sentiment remained firmly upbeat at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as sustained buying momentum powered the benchmark KSE-100 index higher in a broad-based rally. | During the session, the index climbed to an intraday high of 154,684.45 and touched a low of 150,284.26. By around 1pm, gains stood at approximately 2.49%, reflecting steady investor confidence throughout the day. | By the close, the benchmark index surged 4,276.09 points, or 2.85%, to settle at 154,292.26, marking a continuation of the ongoing bullish trend. | Also Read: PSX rebounds on blue-chip buying | Market activity r…
(2026-03-18). Real Madrid Completes the Task and Advances to the Champions League Quarterfinals. radiohc.cu Havana, March 17 (RHC) — Real Madrid completed the task against Manchester City today in the second leg of the round of 16 of the European football Champions League, with a 2-1 victory and a brace from Vinicius. | After a solid 3-0 advantage in the first leg, the Spanish club did their job thanks to the Brazilian's inspired goalscoring prowess, finding the net in the 22nd minute from the penalty spot and again in stoppage time (90+3). | Pep Guardiola's men never let up and went in search of a comeback; however, a red card for Portuguese player Bernardo Silva (20th minute) thwarted their plans. | Norwegian Er…
(2026-03-18). The Case for Global Climate Reparations. fpif.org To combat climate change, the entire world has to make the transition away from fossil fuels. If a major emitter like the United States or India doesn't substantially reduce its emissions, it will doom the entire enterprise. As never before in human history, richer and poorer must work together. | But what will that joint action look like? | The industrial revolution, which coincided with peak colonialism, enriched the Global North at the expense of the Global South. In the process of spewing out vast quantities of greenhouse gasses, richer countries also racked up an enormous climate debt beginning in the ninete…
(2026-03-18). Florida executes Michael Lee King, dismissing his childhood traumatic brain injury claims. wsws.org King's case exposes a legal system that disposes of individuals, mostly men, whose minds were fractured long before they ended anyone else's life. King suffered a significant traumatic brain injury during childhood, causing permanent neurological damage.
(2026-03-18). Who Moves America: The incomplete story of the 2023 struggle at UPS. wsws.org Though a new documentary captures UPS workers' significant discontent with the 2023 tentative agreement, it obscures the role of the Teamsters leadership in enabling mass layoffs and deteriorating conditions.
(2026-03-18). New particle discovered by Large Hadron Collider. dawn.com PARIS: The Large Hadron Collider has discovered a new particle, the 80th identified so far by the world's most powerful particle smasher, Europe's CERN physics laboratory announced on Tuesday. | The new particle has been named "Xi-cc-plus". | The Large Hadron Collider is a 27-kilometre-long proton-smashing ring running about 100 metres below France and Switzerland. | The latest discovery comes as CERN plans to build an even bigger particle smasher, the Future Circular Collider, to continue probing the mysteries of the universe. ; ⚪ Scientist…
(2026-03-18). ADB to provide $10bn in financing to Pakistan under new 5-year strategy. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to extend about $10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years under its 2026-30 Country Partnership Strategy (CPS2026-30) launched on Wednesday. | The CPS sets out "a roadmap to support the country's transition to sustainable and inclusive growth through private sector-led development", the Manila-based lending agency said. | "The five-year strategy will focus on three pathways: enabling private sector development, advancing inclusion and empowerment, and enhancing resilience and sustainability", it said, adding these priorities will be reinf…
(2026-03-18). Alibaba unveils new AI work platform. ecns.cn Alibaba Group on Tuesday unveiled what it called the world's first enterprise-native artificial intelligence work platform, Wukong, as the e-commerce and cloud giant steps up efforts to integrate AI directly into corporate workflows.
(2026-03-18). Leaked audio reveals Mojtaba Khamenei's narrow escape in missile strike. hindustantimes.com Leaked audio reveals dramatic new details about how Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped death during a deadly missile strike targeting the compound of Ali Khamenei. According to reports, Mojtaba stepped out moments before multiple missiles hit the building, killing his father and devastating key sections of the compound. The audio, reportedly discussed among senior Iranian clerics and IRGC commanders, suggests at least three missiles were used—one striking Khamenei's location directly, another hitting Mojtaba's quarters, and a third targeting a nearby residence. Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have survived with…
(2026-03-18). Australian central bank lifts interest rate again as recession threat grows. wsws.org It was a split decision but undoubtedly the swing factor was the US war against Iran and the spike in inflation it has already produced.
(2026-03-18). Counting the horrific waste of the U.S. war machine. liberationnews.org 
This is waste at an unimaginable scale, burning human lives and money away at a rate of millions of dollars per second.
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel denounces repeated U.S. threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has denounced the repeated public threats made by the United States against Cuba, which include declared plans to forcibly overthrow the constitutional order. | In his message—reposted on the Facebook profile of the Communist Party of Cuba—the President underscored that Washington is using internal economic difficulties as a pretext; difficulties that it has itself caused and exacerbated over more than six decades of aggression and isolation measures. | "They seek to seize…
(2026-03-18). Smart Financial Solutions for Everyday Challenges. moguldom.com People need to deal with financial difficulties throughout their entire lives. They can experience this when their bills arrive together, and their unplanned expenses show up unexpectedly. This situation can cause both stress and anxiety. The good news is that there are simple ways to manage money challenges. People need both effective planning and intelligent …
(2026-03-18). Federal judge restores Trump-destroyed contracts for 300K VA workers. peoplesworld.org 
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—In yet another win for the Government Employees (AFGE) in a lawsuit against G President Donald Trump, a Rhode Island federal judge restored the union's national contract covering some 300,000 workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs. U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose ruled on March 13 that "the termination of the Master CBA on …
(2026-03-18). Iraq's gas imports from Iran halted due to war. newarab.com 
The country has been unwillingly drawn into the The cutoff came as Baghdad had barely had time to celebrate a deal to export a fraction of its oil production through Turkey after disruptions t…
(2026-03-18). From Entrepreneur to Company Founder: Why an LLC is the First Step. moguldom.com Finding success in your side hustle and wondering if it's time to take the leap to becoming atrue business owner? This step is understandably daunting. When and how you approachthe change has the power to make or break your business, which makes many hold off. Andyet, in the words of Wayne Gretzky, you miss 100% …
(2026-03-18). Fresh inspection belies earlier findings on train accident. dawn.com • Officials who examined Shalimar Express at Rohri had reported faulty brakes in nine carriages | • Eyebrows raised as drivers blamed for failure to stop train in time | LAHORE: A train "is seen as safe for operation" when more than 80 per cent of its braking system is functional, a spokesperson for the Pakistan Railways (PR) said on Tuesday. | In a statement regarding the Shalimar Express, which suffered an
(2026-03-18). Trump calls for a delay in summit with Chinese president. wsws.org Trump's expectation that a quick victory over Iran, a strategic partner of China, could be used to extract concessions from Xi has been dashed as the criminal war continues in its third week.
(2026-03-18). DOGE Cuts Have Left Grieving Families Struggling to Access Survivor Benefits. truthout.org Kathy Quitno-Bolt was still numb when she started calling Social Security days after her husband's sudden death in July. Steve, her partner of 25 years and husband of 13, died four days after being diagnosed with lung cancer — just enough time for their daughter to arrive and say goodbye. When she finally got through to someone, they told her they wouldn't have an appointment to begin her… |
(2026-03-18). "Anarchy Cabaret" seeks new members. indybay.org new group with anarchy-utopia views seeks helpers…
(2026-03-18). Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over 1961 Congo leader murder. tribune.com.pk 
A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat was ordered on Tuesday to stand trial for participation in "war crimes" over his role leading up to the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba. | Etienne Davignon, a one-time European commissioner, is the only person still alive among 10 Belgians accused by the Congolese leader's family of complicity in his murder. | The former Congolese prime minister's grandson, Mehdi Lumumba, welcomed the court decision — which can still be appealed — as a "historic" step towards confronting the country's colonial past. | "We are all relieved," he told A…
(2026-03-18). Who pays the price for Trump's Iran war? workers.org 
March 16 -The people of Iran and West Asia are, obviously, suffering the most from the latest U.S. war. Thousands of them have been killed and injured. There is heavy destruction of infrastructure and hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, especially in Lebanon. Mississippi for a Just World . . . |
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/28: Hop Into Spring at the Alameda Landing Easter Celebration. indybay.org 2700 Fifth Street, Alameda Landing, CA 94501…
(2026-03-18). RQ-180 Secret Stealth Drone Appears To Have Made An Emergency Landing At A Greek Air Base. twz.com 
Spotters in Greece have caught an especially good look at what very much appears to be a stealthy, long-range, high-altitude (HALE) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drone commonly Pictures of the dark-colored, flying-wing type aircraft landing at Larissa National Airport, also known as Larissa Air Base, situated in the Greek city of the same name, were published earlier today…
(2026-03-18). Appleton, April 18, 2026: Climate Summit at Lawrence University. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-18). Samsung Elec, AMD sign MoU on AI memory, explore foundry partnership. tribune.com.pk 
Samsung Electronics, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership on memory chip supplies for artificial intelligence infrastructure, the companies said on Wednesday. | The agreement will focus on supplying Samsung's next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) for AMD's upcoming Instinct MI455X AI accelerators, as well as optimised DDR5 memory for AMD's sixth-generation EPYC processors, they said in a statement. | The companies will also discuss opportunities for a foundry partn…
(2026-03-18). The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free (Part 2). mediasanctuary.org On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy4Black Lives "Faith and Freedom" Black History Month Program, entitled "The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free." The event took place at Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, NY. In this labor segment, Willie recorded the panel discussion on the program theme, "The Role of the Black Church in the Black Freedom Struggle."This is Part 2 of that discussion.
(2026-03-18). CIS Peoples' Fairy Tales presented at Minsk Book Fair. eng.belta.by The book Fairy Tales of the CIS Peoples was presented during the 33rd Minsk International Book Fair. It includes four fairy tales from each of ten countries: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus.
(2026-03-18). China to finance equipment supplies for high-tech medical care center in Mozyr. eng.belta.by Equipment and medical products will be supplied to the interdistrict center for specialized and high-tech medical care, established on the basis of the Mozyr Central City Polyclinic.
(2026-03-18). Iran's Energy Infrastructure Is Now On The Targeting List (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-03-18). Cuba receives solidarity convoy arriving from Europe. radiohc.cu 
A contingent comprising more than one hundred activists — representing over 50 solidarity organizations, political groups, and trade union and labor collectives from 17 countries — arrived this Tuesday evening at Havana's José Martí International Airport, bringing a shipment of approximately five tons of medical supplies and other essential goods. | This gesture of support for the island forms part of the European leg of the "Nuestra América" (Our America) convoy; in the coming days, other groups from various geographic regions are also expected to arrive with…
(2026-03-18). Hezbollah Fighters Repel Israeli Attempts to Advance in South Lebanon Border Towns, Strike Back Gatherings in Zionist Settlements. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance continued on Wednesday targeting the Israeli occupation soldiers and settlements in defense of the Lebanese people. A long series of statements issued by Hezbollah Military Media illustrated the operations and their outcomes. In defense of Lebanon and its people, at 00: 10 on Wednesday, 03/18/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of …
(2026-03-18). Thursday 3/19: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-03-18). Dairy Dilemma: UK's Milk Crisis Deepens Amid Price Plunge. devdiscourse.com The British dairy industry is in crisis as milk prices nosedive, resulting in significant financial hardship for farmers such as Kelly and Ed Seaton. Faced with production costs exceeding revenues, the Seatons, who rear 200 Holstein cows in northwest England, are among many who expect to incur losses this year.
(2026-03-18). Sunday 4/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-03-18). Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump, VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio pictured during a meeting at Oval Office. — AFP
(2026-03-18). Iran war exposes fractures in global order, says former envoy Masood Khan. tribune.com.pk 
Ambassador Masood Khan, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and ex-Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, has said the ongoing conflict involving Iran has exposed deep fissures in the global order, highlighting strategic miscalculations, severe humanitarian consequences, and the growing isolation of the United States on the international stage. | In a televised analysis, Ambassador Khan noted that recent military strikes have caused extensive damage across Iran, targeting military personnel, strategic installations, and civilian infrastructure, resulting in a serious humanitarian crisis with high…
(2026-03-18). Foreign press group slams Israeli police for injuring journalist. newarab.com 
An international media association on Wednesday criticised an "unprovoked assault" by The Foreign Press Association (FPA) said police officers on Tuesday night "unnecessarily and aggressively repelled a group of journalists who were doing their jobs, documenting individuals who were praying outside the walls of the Old City". | It said police detained several journalists, damaging photographic equipment a…
(2026-03-18). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2026-03-18). Kenya's 'drought amid plenty'. aljazeera.com Rains have begun in Kenya, but the north remains parched. Catherine Soi reports from Turkana.
(2026-03-18). Live Nation, Ticketmaster settled the DOJ's antitrust case, but Pa., N.J. and other states push forward with a trial. whyy.org 
(2026-03-18). Elections committee says Ben-Gvir unlawfully used police and Israel Prison Service for propoganda. haaretz.com Last month, Haaretz reported that Ben-Gvir used the police, the prison service, and officers for prohibited political electioneering in two videos — one when he appeared on a police boat promoting his death penalty law and another filmed in the security prisoners' wing at a prison…
(2026-03-18). President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war? aljazeera.com US presidents have long bypassed Congress's authority and dissenting lawmakers have often tried to fight back.
(2026-03-18). @wibopm New Banner Productions (March 2026). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-18). A New Study Challenges the Climate Establishment's Key Warming Metric. globalresearch.ca For years the public has been told that the science of climate change is settled. Governments, media outlets, and international organizations frequently assert that the evidence for dangerous planetary warming is overwhelming. | Yet one of the most important measurements supporting …
(2026-03-18). Dar arrives in Riyadh for meeting of Arab, Muslim FMs amid Middle East crisis. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday to attend a meeting of foreign ministers from regional Arab and Islamic countries as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to tone down the conflict in the Middle East. | FM Dar was received upon arrival by Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq, along with representatives of the Saudi Foreign Ministry. | Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, arrived in Riyadh to participate in the Consultative Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers from Arab and Islamic countries, hoste…
(2026-03-18). Equity welcomes government backpedalling on AI training. thecanary.co 
Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, has welcomed the announcement that the government is to row back on the 'opt-out' exception to copyright for AI training. The union says it's: recognition that selling out the UK's creative industries to benefit US tech companies would've been an act of national self-sabotage. The report and […] | By
(2026-03-18). Russian Parliament ratifies agreement with Belarus on mutual enforcement of court rulings. eng.belta.by The Russian parliament has finalized the ratification of an agreement with Belarus on the mutual enforcement of court rulings. The State Duma passed the law on 17 March, followed by approval from the upper chamber, the Federation Council, on 18 March.
(2026-03-18). Danish Supreme Court rejects case on arms sales to Israel. newarab.com 
The Palestinian human rights association Al-Haq, ActionAid Denmark, and the Danish branches of Amnesty International and Oxfam had filed a lawsuit against the Danish foreign ministry and national police, which a lower court reject…
(2026-03-18). Belgian PM advocates for closer ties with Moscow, reigniting European debate on energy. infobrics.org Russia's reintegrating into the European economy will lead to peace.
(2026-03-18). Landmark Trial for Belgian Colonial Crimes to Go Ahead. hrw.org Click to expand Image | (From left) Family members of murdered Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba Yema Lumumba and Mehdi Lumumba, with their Belgian and German lawyers, hold a press conference in Brussels, on January 19, 2026 after a Belgian court hearing on a potential prosecution for the 1961 killing. | © 2026 John Thys/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-03-18). we ask is that the law be enforced Haifa municipality removes Arabic sign from eatery. haaretz.com After the Haifa municipality ordered the removal of an Arab-owned eatery's sign, activists and city council members say the law, which requires Hebrew signage on businesses, is being selectively enforced against Palestinian citizens…
(2026-03-18). X back up after brief outage, Downdetector shows. dawn.com Elon Musk's social media platform X was back up after a brief outage for thousands of users on Wednesday, according to Downdetector.com. | At its peak, there were more than 34,500 reports of issues with X in the US, according to Downdetector, before coming down to 845 reports as of 11: 39am ET. | The website also showed that 158 users in Pakistan reported issues with the social media platform at 8: 21pm. Indian media also reported that the outage affected users in the country. ; ⚪ Downdetector tracks outages by collating status reports from a…
(2026-03-18). EC Reshuffles Top Police Officers Ahead of West Bengal Elections. devdiscourse.com The Election Commission announced the transfer and posting of five IPS officers as deputy inspectors general (DIGs) in West Bengal on Wednesday. This decision is part of the commission's measures to enhance poll preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections.
(2026-03-18). Building Bridges in Yemen: A Gulf Opportunity to Stabilize the South. fairobserver.com The Middle East is undergoing profound geopolitical transformations driven by shifts in global power balances, evolving alliances and intensifying conflicts. While analyst often focuses on the impact of such changes on major regional players, these developments also affect fragile states. Yemen, in particular, has become a key arena for regional competition, and the recent geopolitical…
(2026-03-18). I wish this spinal injuries podcast had existed years ago. thecanary.co 
When I sustained my spinal cord injuries (SCI) 36 years ago, I felt very alone. With no internet or social media, I found it difficult to find people with similar injuries or even hear stories of those like me. I Didn't Plan on This Thankfully, this is changing. To help those newly injured, the Spinal […] | By
(2026-03-18). Lachlan Bayliss: A Rising Star in New Zealand Football. devdiscourse.com Lachlan Bayliss's football career, nurtured in Australia's north, is set to reach new heights as the Newcastle Jets midfielder prepares for his inaugural New Zealand camp in Auckland. With aspirations to join Darren Bazeley's World Cup squad, Bayliss, 23, seeks to capitalize on his current form.
(2026-03-18). China and Vietnam hold joint free clinics. ecns.cn Chinese and Vietnamese militaries held joint free clinics in border areas on Tuesday, with more than 1,700 local residents receiving medical treatment as the 10th China-Vietnam border defense friendship exchange entered its second day.
(2026-03-18). Friday 4/24: Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibit — Alameda Exhibition. indybay.org Hangar 41, 650 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-03-18). Chicken Litter Biomass Plants May Shut When Subsidies End. wattsupwiththat.com Melton made £80 million from ROC subsidies, in addition to another £12 million from Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin and top ups from OGFEM from ROC recycling. | Total turnover was £169 million, so more than half of revenue comes from subsidies.
(2026-03-18). U.S. allies decline to be bullied into joining convicted felon Trump's war against Iran. indybay.org Photo of Country Joe McDonald of Berkeley, at Woodstock in 1969, who passed away recently…
(2026-03-18). Saudi Arabia, UAE to celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Friday. geo.tv 
(2026-03-18). Gold prices remain unchanged in local, global markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan remained stable on Wednesday as international prices remained unchanged, and silver saw a minor drop. | On Tuesday, gold prices had seen a modest rise of Rs1,000, reaching Rs523,762 per tola. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price per tola remained the same today at Rs523,762, while the price for 10 grams of gold also remained unchanged at Rs449,041. | The international price of gold also held steady, remaining at $5,010 per ounce, with a premium of $20. However, the price of silver saw a decrease. Silver per tola dropped by Rs75, settl…
(2026-03-18). IDF threatens 'elimination' for Russian leaders who 'wish Israel ill'. thegrayzone.com Israel's veiled threat to Moscow came just after Russian media warned traffic cameras in Moscow were vulnerable to the same exploits that Israel reportedly used to monitor Ayatollah Khamenei's residence before assassinating him. Israeli military spokeswoman Anna Ukolova has drawn outrage in Moscow after threatening that Russian authorities who "wish Israel ill" could be subject to "elimination," while suggesting Israel could hack into Russian closed-circuit television cameras to identify and track targets. Asked by a journalist with Russian radio broadcaster …
(2026-03-18). America 250, 2026 National Ag Day – Nancy and Peter Gouch – California Agricultural Legacy. indybay.org The Gooch-Monroe Agriculture Legacy included 10 town lots on both sides of Main Street, in the Gold Rush Town of Coloma. Running from above the schoolhouse to beyond the original site of Sutter's Mill they also owned several houses, and the 320-acre Four Corner Ranch, today part of Marshal Gold Discovery California State Parks…
(2026-03-18). Regulatory capture: How lobbyists and banks shape Australia's rules. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). China tech giant Tencent logs 16% jump in annual net profit. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a 16 percent jump in full-year net profit, with gaming still its main business driver even as the company extends its AI push. | Tencent, the world's largest video game publisher, is competing to offer artificial intelligence tools with its domestic tech rivals including Alibaba, Baidu and ByteDance. | "We sustained healthy growth rates in 2025, as AI capabilities improved our ad targeting and supported more engagement with our games," CEO Ma Huateng said in a statement. "Our highly resilient and cash generative core businesses provide us with the resources…
(2026-03-18). South Lebanon's medics brave Israeli attacks to heal the wounded. newarab.com 
On the 17th day of Despite the dangers, hospitals in the South and Bekaa governorates continue to operate, even as the ongoing war and…
(2026-03-18). Unable to meet Imran, Aleema denies blocking PTI leaders' access to him. dawn.com ISLAMABAD/Lahore: Rejecting media reports that she is opposing meetings between Imran Khan and party leaders, Aleema Khan on Tuesday questioned how she could stop such meetings when she herself has been unable to meet her brother. | "People across Pakistan are demanding the release of Imran Khan. The whole world is raising the same demand. Just wait and see — people will come out of their homes and secure his release. Moreover, as the global situation changes, I am hopeful he will be released," Ms Khan said while talking to media persons outside Adiala jail. | "We are waiting here to find out whether we wil…
(2026-03-18). FO Live: Iran War Analysis — Will the Trump Administration Put Boots on the Ground? fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh speaks with former US Ambassador Gary Grappo, who served as Envoy and Head of Mission of the Office of the Quartet Representative Tony Blair in Jerusalem; and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk. They discuss the expanding war between…
(2026-03-18). USCIRF vice chair faces online backlash for recommendations on rights violations in India. geo.tv 
Pakistani American Dr Asif Mahmood attending a campaign rally during his bid for US Congress. — Dr Asif Mahmood's Facebook page/FileVice Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Dr Asif Mahmood is being viciously trolled by the Indian lobby…
(2026-03-18). How Digital Media Is Transforming Modern News Platforms. thecanary.co 
Have you ever asked yourself how news reaches your phone so fast today? Why do updates appear instantly on apps, websites, and social media? Many readers ask these questions because news platforms now work in a very different way compared to earlier days. Digital media has brought new ways for people to read, watch, and […] | By
(2026-03-18). U.S. Navy Minesweepers Stationed In Middle East Are Now In Singapore. twz.com 
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(2026-03-18). India arrests 7 foreigners. tribune.com.pk 
Indian investigators have arrested seven foreigners, including six Ukrainians and an American, on suspicion of illegally crossing into neighbouring Myanmar to train armed militia groups, the public radio broadcaster reported on Tuesday. | Myanmar descended into civil war after a junta seized power in a 2021 coup, with pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic-minority armed groups fighting for control of large parts of the country. | India has long been suspicious of certain Myanmar factions that have the same ethnicity as populations on the Indian side of the border, fearing a spillover of violence and unrest. | On…
(2026-03-18). Trump wants to overthrow the Cuban president. aljazeera.com The Trump administration says it wants to remove Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel by the end of the year.
(2026-03-18). How China-US medical synergy is outrunning the 'biological clock'. ecns.cn Scientists and doctors from China and the United States are deepening collaboration in medical research and clinical care, joining forces to tackle diseases that threaten millions of lives worldwide.
(2026-03-18). UN revises Kabul rehab strike toll as Pakistan denies targeting civilians. aljazeera.com Disputed toll and competing accounts of strike deepen crisis between Islamabad and Kabul.
(2026-03-18). First ever Icelandic fur farm exposé highlights urgent need for UK action. thecanary.co 
Campaigners at Humane World for Animals UK are calling on the UK government to act swiftly to end the import and sale of fur. This comes as the first ever undercover investigation at fur farms in Iceland reveals shocking levels of animal suffering. Investigators filmed animals with large wounds or infections, dead animals left in […] | By
(2026-03-18). New stations, 400kW+ chargers: Belarus plans to expand EV charging network. eng.belta.by The national operator of the Malanka charging network, the Belorusneft production association, told BelTA how the country's electric-vehicle charging infrastructure will continue to develop.
(2026-03-18). Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid at request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey. scmp.com Pakistan announced on Wednesday a pause in strikes against Afghanistan, saying the decision was made ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey. | In a statement, Pakistan's information minister Attaullah Tarar said the pause in strikes on "terrorists and their support infrastructure in Afghanistan" would take effect at midnight on Wednesday and remain in place until midnight on Monday.
(2026-03-18). Maintenance Software for Property Management Made Simple. moguldom.com The art of property management has always been a delicate dance between keeping buildings running, tenants happy, and expenses in check. However, for most property management teams, maintenance remains a process of phone calls, post-it notes, and disjointed spreadsheets. This leads to missed maintenance, unhappy staff, and equipment that doesn't last as long as it …
(2026-03-18). Farage promises to pay your energy bills whilst harvesting sensitive voting data. thecanary.co 
Reform bigot Nigel Farage is offering to pay your energy bills, but the cost isn't exactly free. It will probably cost you your private data. Reform UK has launched a competition promising to cover the energy costs for winners and their neighbours for a year. Apparently you'll get a personal visit from Farage himself. (Urgh.) […] | By
(2026-03-18). Thomas Mann's warning for an age of war and censorship. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). Belarusian delegation returns from Winter Paralympics. eng.belta.by The Belarusian delegation consisted of 12 members: athletes, coaches, medical staff, and officials. Competing on the track in Tesero were Lidziya Loban, Valiantsina Biryla, Darya Fedzkovich, and Raman Svirydzenka.
(2026-03-18). Chevron and Big Oil spent $34 million to rollback climate policy in California in 2025. indybay.org As usual, Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) spent the most money in the fossil fuel industry – 73% of the $34 million. Chevron finished first in the spending with $12.9 million, while WSPA placed second with $12.4 million, coming to a total of $25.3 million.
(2026-03-18). India's privatisation drive derails because of weak investor interest in state-run firms: report. dawn.com India is considering shelving three planned privatisation sales amid weak investor appetite, two government sources said, a slump that has already derailed its attempt to sell a stake in IDBI Bank and is a fresh blow to the government's flagship divestment programme. | The privatisation plan, delayed for years, is now facing fresh setbacks that include dwindling interest in state-run firms such as Shipping Corporation of India and HLL Lifecare, besides the collapse of the IDBI Bank stake sale last week after bids fell short of the government's minimum price. | India's finance, shipping and health ministries and t…
(2026-03-18). Cuba ya tiene todas sus provincias interconectadas al SEN. radiohc.cu La Unión Nacional Eléctrica (UNE) informó que ya todos los territorios de Cuba quedaron este martes interconectados entre sí con el enlace de la oriental provincia de Granma. | La UNE puntualizó en la red social de Facebook que continúan las unidades de generación térmica preparando condiciones para sincronizar al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN). | Por su parte, la Empresa Eléctrica de La Habana comunicó que el SEN quedó restablecido y con él los servicios fundamentales a la población. | Añadió que se encuentran en rotación bloques y circuitos, además de las afectaciones por déficit. | También se informó…
(2026-03-18). Sincronizada Unidad No. 4 de Termoeléctrica cienfueguera que estaba en reparación. radiohc.cu La Unidad No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, enclavada en la zona Industrial de Obourke en la ciudad cubana Cienfuegos quedó sincronizada al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional con 120 MW, de una capacidad instalada de 158 MW. | Este bloque No. 4 se encontraba sometido a una reparación ampliada a la caldera y la turbina desde hacía poco más de un año de trabajo, pese a las limitaciones de recursos ocasionados por el bloqueo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Asimismo, la Unidad No. 3, ambas de tecnología japonesa, fue sincronizada con sus 158 MW después de la reciente caída del Sistem…
(2026-03-18). Belarus offers help with infrastructure projects in Equatorial Guinea's new capital. eng.belta.by Belarus and Equatorial Guinea discussed the potential involvement of Belarusian enterprises in infrastructure projects in Ciudad de la Paz, the country's new capital.
(2026-03-18). Cantonment board staff not civil servants, Supreme Court rules. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tues ≠ ≠day declared that employees of cantonment boards are not civil servants and, therefore, cannot invoke the jurisdiction of the Federal Service Tribunal (FST) against disciplinary actions. | A two-judge SC bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, issued the ruling while deciding a civil petition filed by the executive officer of the Sialkot Cantonment Board against the Nov 20, 2023 judgement by the FST Islamabad. The court set aside the tribunal's judgement, which had ordered a de novo inquiry (fresh invest…
(2026-03-18). UE deveria negociar com a Rússia afirma líder belga. globalresearch.ca Alguns líderes europeus comeàßam a admitir a necessidade de um diálogo produtivo com Moscou. Em uma declaraàßà£o recente, o primeiro-ministro belga, Bart De Wever, instou outras autoridades europeias a negociarem diretamente com a Rússia. Segundo ele, somente por meio da …
(2026-03-18). Cinco cetros para Cuba en clasificatorio boxístico. cubadebate.cu La conquista de cinco fajas selló el desempeño de Cuba en el clasificatorio para el torneo de boxeo de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. Dueña de los 13 cupos intentados en la ciudad mexicana de Guadalajara, la formación de la Isla alzó todas sus coronas en el sector masculino y dejó buenas señales entre las damas.
(2026-03-18). Otorgan categoría de Profesor Emérito de la Universidad Central a destacada pedagoga villaclareña. radiohc.cu 
Por sus méritos y entrega sin límites a la formación de las nuevas generaciones, la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas otorgó la categoría docente especial de Profesor Emérito de la Facultad de Humanidades a la Doctora en Ciencias Mayra Rodríguez Ruíz, quien por más de 40 años, desde 1978, atesora una rica trayectoria en la casa de altos estudios villaclareña. | Confianza, respeto, y pasión son virtudes de esta pedagoga, jubilada y reincorporada, que entre otras responsabilidades, ha sido Jefa de departamentos, Vicedecana docente de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Decana de la Facultad de Humanidad…
(2026-03-18). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Implementación de acciones en el ámbito laboral y el transporte para enfrentar la situación actual. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Los ministros de Trabajo y Seguridad Social y de Transporte comparecerán este miércoles en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre la implementación en el país de la acciones en el ámbito laboral, salarial, de atención social y la transportación de pasajeros y de carga para enfrentar la situación derivada del bloqueo de combustible y la política agresiva del gobierno de EE.UU.
(2026-03-18). Día Meteorológico Mundial por una comunidad al servicio del mañana. cubadebate.cu Volvemos como cada año por estas fechas a centrarnos en la cercanía del Día Meteorológico Mundial: 23 de marzo. El día en que se conmemora la creación en 1950 de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM), organismo especializado de las Naciones Unidas para el tiempo, el clima y el agua.
(2026-03-18). Cuba obtiene cinco medallas de oro y dos de plata en clasificatorio de boxeo. radiohc.cu La selección masculina de boxeo de Cuba conquistó cinco medallas de oro y dos de plata en el torneo clasificatorio disputado en Guadalajara, México, para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. | Entre las cinco victorias en la final, Alejandro Claro (55 kg) se impuso 5-0 al guatemalteco Daniel Mijangos; Erislandy àÅlvarez (65 kg), también resultó vencedor unánime frente al nicaragàºense Andy Javier Caballero; y Saidel Horta (60 kg) se impuso por no presentación de su rival. | Yusnier Sorsano (70 kg) y Keylor García (80 kg) se colgaron los otros dos títulos para la mayor isla de…