(2026-03-09). Franz Ferdinand 'furious' that IDF used song in genocide propaganda. thecanary.co 
The band Franz Ferdinand has angrily hit back after the Israeli Defence Forces used their song Take Me Out in a propaganda video posted on social media. Franz Ferdinand calls IDF 'warmongering murderers' The video shows fighter jets and explosions as Israeli soldiers celebrate Israel and the US' recent attacks on Iran. The caption reads […] | By
(2026-03-10). Iran war puts Trump's Gaza disarmament plan on hold. dawn.com JERUSALEM: Talks to advance President Donald Trump's The pause threatens to stall implementation of Trump's flagship Middle East peace initiative, which he has cast as a major foreign policy objective. It comes less than a month after he
(2026-03-10). Trump's Gaza plan 'on hold' as Iran war halts disarmament talks. scmp.com Talks to advance US President Donald Trump's plan to ‚Å end the Gaza war have been on hold since last week when the US and Israel jointly attacked Iran, sparking a broader Middle East war, three sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations said. | The pause threatens to stall implementation of Trump's flagship Middle East peace initiative, which he has cast as a major foreign policy objective. It comes less than a month after he secured billions of dollars in pledges for Gaza from Gulf Arab…
(2026-03-10). Israel's Dahiya Doctrine: Terror and Collective Punishment by Another Name. counterpunch.org 
The U.S.-Israel approach to their war on Iran has reminded many observers of Israel's Dahiya doctrine. The doctrine is named for Beirut's southern suburb (often spelled Dahieh, which simply means suburb in Arabic), long recognized as a stronghold of the Iran-aligned Shia militia group Hezbollah. "The hills of southern Lebanon have seen more wars between Israel and Arabs than anywhere else in the Middle East, with the exception of Gaza." This doctrine originated during Israel's particularly vicious onslaught against Lebanon in the summer of 2006, widely condemned by human rights groups for its disproportionate for…
(2026-03-10). Humanity at the Brink, Program, Sunday March 15, 2026. richardfalk.org Humanity on the Brink-PROGRAM, March 15, 2026 War and Upheaval in the Middle East and Beyond: You are invited to a special webinar Sunday 15 March Humanity on the Brink You are invited to an urgently convened webinar this Sunday 15 March. The aim: to set the barbarism unfolding in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran within a regional …
(2026-03-10). Thursday 3/12: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-03-10). Trump, Netanyahu clash over Israel's Iran fuel strikes and oil shock fears. hindustantimes.com Tensions are rising between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's large-scale strikes on Iranian fuel depots reportedly caught Washington off guard. U.S. officials fear the attacks on energy infrastructure could spike global oil prices and strengthen Iran's leadership amid the escalating war. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran has "many surprises in store," hinting at further retaliation targeting regional energy assets.
(2026-03-10). The Dubai Decompression Loop. counterpunch.org 
The mountains always felt close when the aircraft lifted out of Kabul. During the Afghanistan war, Dubai became a strange airlock between two worlds—where the conflict seemed, briefly, to stop. That illusion has grown harder to sustain. After savage US and Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by vicious retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the
(2026-03-10). 'The U.S. is trying to control the oil of the Middle East'. workers.org 
By Wang Wenwen The U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, which began on Feb. 28, 2006, have sent shockwaves around the globe. The operations and ongoing hostilities have fueled fears of a wider war and caused further damage to the international order. In her I-Talk show, Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Wenwen . . . |
(2026-03-10). Trump's team terrified after Mojtaba rises? Spooked by Khamenei 2.0, US readies 2,000-pound carnage. hindustantimes.com The U.S. is openly preparing to shift its Iran campaign into a far more brutal air war, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth using a high-profile 60 Minutes interview to warn that thousands of earlier strikes were "only just the beginning" and that Washington and Israel, which he calls the world's unmatched air powers, are now ready to unleash waves of 500, 1,000 and 2,000‚Äëpound gravity bombs on key Iranian military targets – even as questions mount over crashed MQ‚Äë9 Reaper drones, a deadly strike on a girls' school in Minab, and the political shock of Mojtaba Khamenei's rise to…
(2026-03-10). Casualty figures across the Middle East as Iran war enters second week. scmp.com Since the US and Israel unleashed strikes on Iran on February 28, war has spread across the region and casualties have been reported in countries across the Middle East. | Due to reporting restrictions, Agence France-Presse has not been able to independently verify all of the following tolls. | The figures are based on numbers released by governments, militaries, health authorities and rescue organisations in the affected countries. | Iran…
(2026-03-10). Why has the US-Israeli war on Iran left Brics speechless? scmp.com China condemned it. Russia condemned it. Brazil condemned it. Brics, as a bloc, has said nothing. | More than a week after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered the worst regional crisis in years, the grouping that positions itself as the collective voice of the Global South has yet to issue a single joint statement.
(2026-03-10). Oil prices go haywire as Iran welcomes new supreme leader. dawn.com • US president calls Mojtaba's appointment 'bad idea'; says war could be 'over soon' | • Kremlin says Putin gave Trump proposals for a quick settlement of conflict | • Israel launches more attacks on Tehran, Isfahan; Iran pledges bigger warheads in response | • Bahrain oil facilities attacked; Nato defences shoot down missiles aimed at Türkiye | • Two UAE servicemen killed; strike hits near Iraqi base, Baghdad airport | TEHRAN / WASHINGTON: Monday was a rough day for global markets, which saw Brent crude oil prices jump…
(2026-03-10). Missile video near Iran girls' school deepens row over Trump strike claims. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-10). Nearly 700,000 displaced by Israeli onslaught on Lebanon. dawn.com 
⚪ Members of the Lebanese Civil Defence extinguish a fire in a building after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs.—Reuters | • Lebanese parliament postpones legislative elections for two years | • Lebanese president says Hezbollah risks state collapse, suggests full truce, direct talks | BEIRUT: The Israeli onslaught in Leb ≠anon has displaced nearly 700,000 people, with reports of children among the casualties, as the conflict with the Leba ≠nese resistance group Hezbollah enters its second week, a UN agency said on Monday. | "Mass displacement across…
(2010-03-26). Aramco sees 'catastrophic consequences' for oil markets if Hormuz strait remains blocked. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia's Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, said on Tuesday there would be "catastrophic consequences" for the world's oil markets if the Iran war continues to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. | Oil shipments have been largely blocked from traversing through the shipping artery, where normally roughly 20% of the world's oil would pass through daily. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would not allow "one litre of oil" to be shipped from the Middle East if US and Israeli attacks continue. | "There would be catastrophic consequences…
(2026-03-10). Putin says Hormuz crisis may halt oil flows, hints Russia could cut supply to EU. hindustantimes.com As Iran's war chokes the Strait of Hormuz, Vladimir Putin issues a chilling energy warning, saying oil flows tied to the strait could "halt within a month" and noting prices already spiking above $119 before whipsawing past $100. He touts Russia as a "reliable supplier" while hinting Moscow may cut hydrocarbons to Europe before Brussels "slams the door" with new sanctions, redirecting barrels to "more attractive" markets. Yet he also dangles a lifeline, saying Russia is ready to work with European buyers again—if they offer long‚Äëterm, apolitical deals.
(2026-03-10). Trump challenges Putin over support for Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei Jr. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has reacted sharply to Vladimir Putin's public backing of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, at a moment when the U.S.-Israel war with Iran is intensifying and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively shut to most oil traffic. After Putin pledged "unwavering support" to Tehran and hailed Khamenei Jr.'s rise, he warned that a prolonged Hormuz disruption could halt a major share of global oil flows within weeks. Trump, who says Putin "wants to be helpful," has responded by urging him to prove it by helping end the Russia‚ÄëUkraine war, arguing that only de‚Ä&eu…
(2026-03-10). France deploys aircraft carrier to Mediterranean and Red Sea. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French president Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France will expand its naval presence in the eastern Mediterranean and the Red Sea, deploying the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier along with its strike group and up to a dozen additional warships.The deployment, which includes frigates and helicopter carriers, could also extend to the Strait of Hormuz, according to French officials. Paris described the move as "strictly defensive," aimed at protecting key maritime routes as regional tensions escalate.The announcement comes amid the intensifying conflict involving…
(2026-03-10). Russia & China unite in ironclad support: Mojtaba Khamenei protected, Trump gets 1st direct warning. hindustantimes.com China and Russia have voiced strong backing for Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after his selection following the death of Ali Khamenei. Beijing warned against interference in Iran's internal affairs, while Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged continued support for Tehran.
(2026-03-10). Putin warns of Hormuz energy shock, Trump vows US warships will keep oil flowing. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin framed a full Hormuz shutdown as a looming energy catastrophe that could choke oil flows and trigger massive price shocks, while casting Russia as a reliable long‚Äëterm supplier that stands to benefit from market turmoil. In contrast, Donald Trump has publicly vowed that Hormuz will "stay open" under U.S. naval protection, brushing off worst‚Äëcase scenarios and promising American warships will escort tankers to keep oil moving and guarantee the "free flow of energy" despite Iranian threats. Watch for details…
(2026-03-10). U.S. war against Iranian women. workers.org 
The following is a talk given at the International Working Women's Day demonstration in Philadelphia on March 8, 2026. We cannot observe International Working Women's Day today without soundly denouncing the war launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, and in particular the impact of this brutal war on . . . |
(2026-03-10). Canary video: Starmer's Mandelson cover-up, Palantir, and oil price scam. thecanary.co 
A new video by the Canary's Ranjan Balakumaran exposes the Starmer regime's continued cover-up of Peter Mandelson's appointment and other paedophile-related whitewashes, conflicts of interest, Starmer's protection of US-Israeli war-crime enablers Palantir, the attacks on Iran and the global oil-price scam. Quite an achievement for a 5-minute video. The 'Epstein class' and its supporters get […] | By
(2026-03-10). Iran War Protests Erupt as US—Israel Offensive Draws Opposition. indybay.org One week into this new war polls show that the American public are opposed to yet another endless war about oil and profits not unlike the recent US invasion of Venezuela. | Before the anti-war protest began, a group of Chinese Lion Dancers who were to perform later in the evening at the annual Chinese New Year's parade, showed their opposition to the unpopular war by performing for activists which in turn attracted numerous tourists and others to see what was going on. Their performance in support for an end to the war energized the crowd before a short rally and march…
(2026-03-10). Watch: Ronaldo practices at 'House of Nassr' amid reports he left Riyadh. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo, who is leading Al-Nassr FC, was Tuesday March 03, 2026 spotted training with teammates at House of Nassr, refuting the reports that the Portuguese Star Footballer has left Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing Iran-US-Israel war.
(2026-03-10). US-Israel War Against Iran: Is It A Religious War? ummid.com US and Israeli leaders are framing the ongoing conflict with Iran as a religious war primarily for domestic mobilisation, civilisational framing, and strategic narrative construction.
(2026-03-10). The Unexpected Winner of the Iran War? Green Energy in Asia and Europe. juancole.com Asian and European countries left exposed as the war in the Persian Gulf disrupts oil and gas supply chains look again at their energy mix. | In early March, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responded to US and Israeli attacks against the country by
(2026-03-10). Spain rips into Trump, Netanyahu warmongering in Middle East. ummid.com Showing extraordinary courage, Spain has rejected Donald Trump's repeated call to join the US-Israeli military operation against Iran, categorically asserting that the war is not good for the world.
(2026-03-10). With World's Eyes on Iran, Israel Locks Down the West Bank. theintercept.com 
RAMALLAH — Traffic was at a standstill outside of Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, as sunset neared and hungry residents were forced to trickle through an Israeli checkpoint to get home and break their fasts. | The Israeli military had sealed the city off from the outside world. Just over a week after the U.S. and Israel launched their joint war on Iran, Israeli settlers have ramped up their violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, and Israeli forces have imposed a near-total closure of municipal centers, shutting gates and restricting crossings without warning or perceptible logic.
(2026-03-10). In phone call with Bahrain's FM, Dar reiterates Pakistan's call for de-escalation in Iran war. dawn.com Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, on Tuesday, in a phone call with his Bahraini counterpart, reiterated Pakistan's call for de-escalation and dialogue for stability in the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region. | Iran, Pakistan's western neighbour, has been embroiled in a war with the United States and Israel since the latter's
(2026-03-10). Anti-Iran Policy as a Sacred Mission of Israeli Propagandists. juancole.com (
(2026-03-10). How many people have been killed in US-Israel war on Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-03-10). Situationer: Another Khamenei leads Iran. dawn.com THE transition unfolded quietly, but carried consequences far beyond Tehran. | The tenth day of the US-Israel war on Iran be ≠ ≠gan with Iran's Assembly of Experts formally His elevation came days after his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who presided over the Islamic Republic for more than three decades, was Following the tragedy, the Iranian system moved with remarkable speed to close ranks and install his son, signa…
(2026-03-10). Canciller cubano sostuvo conversaciones con su homólogo de Irán. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez sostuvo este lunes una conversación telefónica con su homólogo iraní, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, para intercambiar opiniones sobre los últimos hechos acontecidos por la agresión militar de Estados Unidos e Israel. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller de la isla expresó sus condolencias por el ´asesinato del líder supremo de la Revolución Islámica y de cientos de ciudadanos iraníes, especialmente las niñas de la escuela primaria de Minab ª. | Asimismo, reafirmó la urgencia de redoblar los esfuerzos internacionales para detener la agresi…
(2026-03-10). °Detengan el ataque de Estados Unidos contra Irán! workers.org 
Ciudad Nueva York, 28 de febrero de 2026. MO Foto: John Catalinotto 8 de marzo: Los gobiernos terroristas de Estados Unidos e Israel lanzaron una guerra de agresión contra Irán en la madrugada del 28 de febrero. Entre los objetivos atacados se encontraban numerosas ciudades iraníes y una escuela de . . . |
(2026-03-10). Mojtaba's revenge? Iran war sparks European chaos, synagogue windows shattered, US embassy in panic. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-10). NATO on edge as second Iran missile breaches Turkey, debris falls near Incirlik. hindustantimes.com The widening Iran war is now rattling NATO territory after a second ballistic missile reportedly entered Turkish airspace before being intercepted by allied defenses. Debris from the interception fell near a strategic corridor linking the U.S. Incirlik base and NATO radar sites, raising alarm in Ankara. Turkish officials have warned they will respond decisively to any further violations. Meanwhile, a mysterious drone wreckage washing up on a Turkish beach has triggered bomb squad operations and security alerts. Iran, however, denies targeting Turkey or Cyprus and claims "false flag" attempts are trying to drag mo…
(2026-03-10). Trump faces backlash after joking about Iran's sunk warship IRIS Dena tragedy. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked outrage online after he was caught on camera joking about the sinking of Iran's warship IRIS Dena, even as U.S. troops are being killed in the wider conflict with Tehran. In the clip, Trump mocks the ship that was torpedoed by a U.S. submarine in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, where scores of Iranian sailors died after the frigate went down. His remarks come days after Iran vowed revenge for the "martyrdom" of its sailors and linked the loss of IRIS Dena to fresh missile and drone attacks under its Operation True Promise 4 campaign. Watch for more…
(2026-03-10). Pezeshkian's goodwill gesture not reflected in reality: Saudi Arabia to Iran. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Monday March 09, 2026 issued a stern warning to Iran over its continued attacks on its neighbors, also saying Masoud Pezeshkian's goodwill gesture is not reflected in reality.
(2026-03-10). US War on Iran: Criminal and Cowardly. counterpunch.org 
The US submarine torpedoing and sinking of an Iranian missile frigate known to be unarmed and not bound for Iran in any case (as without weapons to combat air nd sea attacks, and vastly outnumbered by the US 5th Fleet in the Persian Gulf it would have been a sitting duck in the Iran war
(2026-03-10). Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy reconnaissance plane, but no troops. scmp.com Australia will deploy a military surveillance aircraft to the Middle East and send missiles to the United Arab ‚ÄåEmirates but will not put troops on the ground in Iran, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. | Australia's military support would help the Gulf countries defend themselves against unprovoked attacks from Iran, Albanese said, stressing Australia was "not a ‚Å protagonist".
(2026-03-10). Attack on Iran Protested at the Embarcadero. indybay.org Public anger as protests become more frequent and more intense. Pro-Tump Iranians appear.
(2026-03-10). Over 85 dead as US sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast. ummid.com IRIS Dena 75, an Iranian warship, sank off Sri Lanka coast in the Indian Ocean after it was attacked by US submarines, the Americans said Wednesday March 04, 2026.
(2026-03-10). Epstein files expose capitalist sexual predators — including Trump. workers.org 
There can be no doubt that President Donald Trump epitomizes capitalist depravity. Now there's even more proof from the Epstein files with a woman accusing Trump of sexually abusing her when she was a teenager — abuse that Epstein allegedly arranged. Survivors of Epstein's abuse and their family members demand . . . |
(2026-03-10). The Architect of Shadows: How Epstein Used Genius As Raw Material. counterpunch.org 
I. The Myth of the Senile Scholar In February 2026, the intellectual left was hit with a curious form of damage control. Valeria Chomsky issued a public apology for what she called a "grave mistake" on behalf of her husband, the 97-year-old Noam Chomsky. She characterized the couple as "careless" and "naive," depicting an aging
(2026-03-10). Pípsell: The last stand (Documentary). scheerpost.com Brandi Morin The Real News Network (TRNN) In their new feature documentary, Pípsell: The Last Stand, award-winning journalist Brandi Morin and filmmaker Geordie Day expose the human and environmental costs of Canada's TMX pipeline. he costly completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project (TMX)—Canada's only pipeline system transporting crude oil from Alberta to the …
(2026-03-10). 'Faster, cheaper, better': 5G spectrum auction enters second bidding round. dawn.com The government's 5G spectrum auction is underway in Islamabad, with the three bidders — Zong, Jazz and Ufone — competing heavily at 2600 megahertz for the key frequency band needed for the 5G service. | Pakistan is offering 700 MHz for $32.5 million, 1800 MHz for $16.8m, 2100 MHz for $70m, 2300 MHz for $10m, 2600 MHz for $12.50m and 3500 MHz for $6.5m per lot. | After the first round of bidding, the compiled results were opened. The PTA had offered 190MHz in lots of 10MHz each, while the bidders demanded 30 lots. Eleven extra lots totalling 110MHz were made available for auction. The PTA has decided t…
(2026-03-10). New Study: Union Candidates Deliver for Workers. portside.org New Study: Union Candidates Deliver for Workers |
(2026-03-10). India and West Asia Crisis: Managing Interdependence in Volatile Region. ummid.com West Asia will not stabilise on India's timeline. The shocks will keep coming. The only real question is whether the right systems — and the right clarity — are already in place when they do.
(2026-03-10). Meet Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com Iran's Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics, Sunday March 08, 2026 appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
(2026-03-10). Can Nepal Election Favour Return of Hindu Monarchy. ummid.com Both India and the Communist China are closely observing the electoral process in Nepal, and the probable outcome emerging in the next few days.
(2026-03-10). Big cuts to CSIRO Aussie Science Jobs, but Climate Research is Protected? wattsupwiththat.com Scientists are claiming CSIRO job cuts will impede climate research. But the CSIRO has testified to the Senate there will be no impact on "the scale of research" into Climate Change.
(2026-03-10). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-10). Workers Have No Interest in Another Wall Street War For Oil! Don't Believe the U.S.-Israeli Lies! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-10). The United States Is On The Path To Fascism; How To Change Course. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer As the United States hurtles deeper into political, economic, and imperial crisis, the word "fascism" is no longer rhetorical—it's descriptive. On this week's Clearing the FOG, Margaret Flowers speaks with attorney, longtime movement organizer, and Law and Disorder co‚Äëhost Michael Steven Smith about his new book, From the Flag to the …
(2026-03-10). Wednesday 3/18: Webinar: US Sanctions: A Brutal But Failed Weapon of War. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/dQi3lFgPLkigBb4H5……
(2026-03-10). International Day Celebrated in Union Square. indybay.org Activists of all ages rally with speeches, costumes, and march…
(2026-03-10). Technicalities should not defeat justice, SC rules. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday set aside a Lahore High Court (LHC) Multan bench "The principal object behind legal formalities is to safeguard the paramount interest of justice," emphasised Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan in a judgement he authored. | The observation came on a civil petition filed against the Nov 3, 2025 high court order, which the petitioner, Abdul Re…
(2026-03-10). US designates Afghanistan 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention'. dawn.com WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday designated Afghanistan as a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention', with Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the Taliban of using hostage-taking as leverage against Washington. | Earlier, in February, The announcement came as Washington sharpened its criticism of Taliban policies at the United Nations Security Counci…
(2026-03-10). Lebanon: Israel Unlawfully Using White Phosphorus (HRW). juancole.com Update, March 9, 2026: Since the press release was published, the death toll has risen to
(2026-03-10). Israel Googling Real Names of Anonymous X Users. scheerpost.com Alan MacLeod for MintPress News wide range of anonymous X (Twitter) users have reported that their real names are suddenly being Googled in Israel shortly after they began criticizing the country for its actions in Palestine. Some connected the phenomenon to Au10tix, the software X requires users (even anonymous ones) to use in order to verify …
(2026-03-10). Pair charged with terrorist offences over NY explosives. geo.tv 
Smoke emits from an explosive device during a protest by supporters of far-right activist Jake Lang in New York City, US, March 7, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-03-10). The Brave New AI War Machine. counterpunch.org 
"I love the idea of getting a drone and having light fentanyl-laced urine spraying on analysts that tried to screw us," said Alex Karp, the CEO of the emerging military tech firm Palantir. Far from an offhand outburst, his statement reflects a broader ethos taking hold in Silicon Valley's military-tech sector, one that treats coercion as innovation, cruelty as candor, and the unchecked application of technological power as both inevitable and desirable.
(2026-03-10). Mossad agents planning bombings in Saudi Arabia, Qatar arrested: US Journalist. ummid.com Tucker Carlson, a renowned American Journalist and Political Commentator, has claimed that Mossad agents planning bombings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been arrested by the authorities in the two countries.
(2026-03-10). Kartik Bachhav of Malegaon among UPSC Civil Services 2025 Toppers. ummid.com Kartik Ravindra Bacchav of Malegaon has cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 and secured a place in the list of toppers released today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-10). The Bad Jobs Report: Blame It on the Weather? counterpunch.org 
I hate to be giving the Trump administration excuses for a weak economy, but I do feel an obligation to call the data as I see it and not make it up for political convenience. And the excuse actually does not buy them much anyhow. The seemingly simple point is that we might well have
(2026-03-10). Save the Children…From ICE! counterpunch.org 
ICE currently detains hundreds of migrant children, many for over 20 days, and if you thought Kristi Noem's deserved firing from the Department of Homeland Security would improve things for these kids, well, think again. Her departure has not been accompanied by any mass exodus of the under-12 set from federal detention. In fact, expect
(2026-03-10). Iran Conflict and Dubai Real Estate: Sentiment Shock or Structural Risk? ummid.com The escalation of tensions involving Iran and parts of the Gulf has once again brought Dubai's real estate market under the spotlight.
(2010-03-26). NBA pulls plug on Hawks' strip club promotional night. tribune.com.pk 
The NBA has cancelled the Atlanta Hawks' collaboration with Magic City, a local strip club, ending what would have been a first-of-its-kind promotional night in professional basketball. | Last month, the Hawks announced their highly-anticipated match against the Orlando Magic on March 16, describing it as "a one-night collaboration to celebrate the city's iconic cultural institution". | Commissioner Adam Silver said that the league had scrapped the Hawks' planned "Magic City Monday" promotion, calling it "the right decision for the broader NBA community." | "When we became aware of the Atlanta Hawks' scheduled…
(2026-03-10). Rays of Hope Amidst Rising Hate. ummid.com There are a series of incidents, which have happened in the recent past indicating that though the dominant element is hate and to abuse the religious minorities, there are many in the society who are sticking to love and amity for all.
(2026-03-10). Wednesday 3/18: Webinar: Labor Solidarity with Palestine: Lessons from Italy and Britain. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/palestine-labor-solidarity-webina……
(2026-03-10). Sunday 3/22: In Honor of INTERNATIONAL DAY: Film Screening and Panel Discussion. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-03-10). How Masjid Nabawi expansions boosted comfort, capacity for millions of visitors. ummid.com Since the beginning of the Saudi era, Masjid e Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, has undergone a series of major expansions aimed at facilitating the movement of worshippers and visitors.
(2010-03-26). Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun's AMI raises $1.03 billion for alternative AI approach. tribune.com.pk 
Advanced Machine Intelligence, the startup founded by former Meta Platforms chief AI scientist Yann LeCun, said on Tuesday it raised $1.03 billion based on a $3.50 billion pre-money valuation, as it seeks to commercialise artificial intelligence systems built around reasoning, planning and "world models." | The financing positions the company as a test of LeCun's belief that today's large language models fall short of human-level reasoning and autonomy. | Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI) is building a new breed of AI systems that understand the world, have per…
(2026-03-10). Poisoned policy: How 1080 baiting exposes Australia's pest control crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-10). Highlights: How Al-Nassr defeated Neom to remain on top in SPL Standings. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saturday March 07, 2026 turned an almost draw match against Neom into victory to remain on top in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) 25/26 standings.
(2026-03-10). Oil falls as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation. dawn.com Oil prices fall after surging as high as $119 a barrel on Monday | Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could be over soon | G7 ready to act on oil surge but holds off tapping reserves | Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting an over three-year high in ‚Äåthe prior session as US President
(2026-03-10). Information integrity a 'defining challenge' of the 21st century, says Morolong. sanews.gov.za Information integrity a 'defining challenge' of the 21st century, says Morolong | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has called for a collective African approach to tackling one of the defining governance challenges of the 21st century: information integrity. | The Deputy Minister delivered an address at the 2026 TikTok Safer Internet Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday. | Drawing on the work of historian Yuval Harari, Morolong warned that although social media platforms present opportunities, these networks have evolved into a part of a "new digital bureaucracy". | "[Today] humanity has creat…
(2026-03-10). "Marching" – an activist photo exhibit – is on view in Berkeley. indybay.org Photojournalist James Lerager is displaying his activist images in Berkeley…
(2026-03-10). Wealth, drugs and rape: US luxury real estate stars convicted of sex trafficking. scmp.com Three brothers, including two of America's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges on Monday after a five-week trial over accusations that they used drugs and force to rape scores of women they had dazzled with their wealth and opulent lifestyle. | The verdict came after 11 women testified they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers: twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38, and Tal Alexander, 39. All three of the men shook their heads as the…
(2026-03-10). Pakistan, India exchange sharp words at UN Security Council over Afghanistan. dawn.com WASHINGTON: During a heated debate on Afghanistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, Pakistan lambasted India's criticism of cross-border strikes, accusing Delhi of complicity in the terror threat at the western border. | Pakistan's Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad exchanged strong words with his Indian and Afghan counterparts on the back of their statements criticising Islamabad's counter-terrorism actions and cross-border airstrikes in Afghanistan. | Naseer Ahmad Faiq, who serves as Chargé d'affaires ad interim of Afghan Permanent Mission to the UN ‚î&Aum…
(2026-03-10). 2026 West Bengal Elections While 'Infiltrations' Go Unchecked. ummid.com The unfolding controversy around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal has reopened old wounds — raising fundamental questions about citizenship, belonging, and the democratic right to vote.
(2026-03-10). KSE-100 surges past 11,000 points after earlier market halt. dawn.com Pakistan's benchmark KSE-100 index advanced 9,303.75 points, or 6.35 per cent, during early trading on Tuesday, triggering a temporary market halt after the sharp rally. | Following the surge, trading was suspended in accordance with regulations of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), according to an official notice issued by the exchange. | The notification stated that the halt was triggered after the KSE-30 index recorded a 5pc increase from the previous trading day's close, activating the exchange's market suspension mechanism. | According to the schedule shared by the PSX, trading resumed at 10: 27am. | By 10: 30…
(2026-03-10). India advances to ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final. ummid.com India on Thursday March 05, 2026 advanced to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final, defeating England in a thrilling Semifinal played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
(2026-03-10). Meet Fathima Shehza: CA Intermediate January 2026 Topper. ummid.com Fathima Shehza K has topped the ICAI CA Intermediate January 2026 exam the result of which has been declared on Sunday March 08, 2026.
(2026-03-10). China: Watching the missiles flow. strategic-culture.su The blockade of Hormuz may break the West. But it won't break China. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Let's cut to the chase: BRIC…
(2026-03-10). Explosive drones have killed hundreds in Haiti, including civilians: report. scmp.com Explosive drone strikes by Haitian security forces targeting gangs have killed over 1,200 people, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Tuesday, adding that operations have ramped up in recent months. | Since last March, Haitian security forces, with support from Vectus Global, have carried out ‚Äåanti-gang operations using quadcopter drones strapped with explosives, often in densely populated parts of the capital Port-au-Prince. Vectus Global is a…
(2026-03-10). Protest Calls for Palantir to Lay Down AI Arms, Halt Mass Surveillance. indybay.org On March 3, The Wolves, Mijente, and the Raging Grannies co-hosted a demonstration in solidarity with a protest of Palantir's new headquarters in Miami. Their demo was at the site of frequent protests in front of Palantir's downtown Palo Alto office building.
(2026-03-10). Thursday 3/12: Pro-Peace Vigil. indybay.org City Hall East Steps | San Francisco…
(2026-03-10). AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war. dawn.com The Middle East war has unleashed a torrent of AI-driven disinformation. Beyond entirely fabricated visuals, another kind of content is spreading: authentic images "enhanced" in ways that experts say are subtly distorting perceptions of what's happening on the ground. | In one striking photo, a kneeling US pilot is confronted by a Kuwaiti local, moments after parachuting from his jet. The high-quality image was widely shared online and even published by media outlets. Yet the pilot appears to have only four fingers on each hand. | AFP fact-checkers ran the photo through AI detection tools and found it contained a…
(2026-03-10). Six Dead, Scores Injured in Gulu-Kampala Bus Crash. plusnews.ug 
Six people have died, and scores of others sustained serious injuries after a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a truck in Kiryandongo District. The accident involved a Mega Bus Vo Ltd bus and a Sino truck, and occurred at around 2 a.m. on Tuesday at California Village along the highway. The bus was …
(2026-03-10). CNN Journalists arrested by Israel released after 9 hours. ummid.com In yet another move indicative of how Israel regards freedom of press, the right wing Zionist regime arrested two CNN journalists who were broadcasting live outside the headquarters of the Israeli Occupation Forces or IDF in Tel Aviv.
(2026-03-10). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-10). Senate panel to expose fuel price hike beneficiaries. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Amid a zero-bid response to spot tenders for oil imports and the oil industry's demand for special permission for unusual war-risk insurance cover-based oil imports, including crude and refined products, a parliamentary panel on Monday decided to investigate whether the recent 20pc Also, the oil industry in the prevailing extraordinary market conditions demanded that district administrations stop…
(2026-03-10). Islamabad police release Aurat March activists a day after detention; probe demanded into 'manhandling' of detainees. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Aurat March organisers, civil society members, and rights groups accused the authorities on Monday of manhandling and threatening women's rights activists who had been detained the previous day in Islamabad. | The assertions were made at a press conference after police released all 44 activists Police cited the imposition of Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code and the…
(2026-03-10). President Ramaphosa reaffirms strong SA—Brazil partnership during State Visit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa reaffirms strong SA—Brazil partnership during State Visit | President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Brazil during his State Visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil. | Speaking in Brasília on Monday, following bilateral talks with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President said the discussions focused on expanding cooperation between the two countries and advancing mutually beneficial programmes that support economic growth and development. | President Ramaphosa thanked the Brazilian government for the…
(2026-03-10). Should California Juneteenth and Mexican Juneteenth be official paid holidays? indybay.org Sharing the international political challenges and execution of Maximillian with his two trusted Generals, Juneteenth 1867 opens an essential path toward greater understanding to align our Title 5 US Juneteenth Holiday in the State of California and Republic of Mexico…
(2026-03-10). This Week in People's History, Mar 11—17, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Mar 11—17, 2026 |
(2026-03-10). Australia's $300b AUKUS bet hinges on Britain's submarine capacity. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-10). Rejoice! Some fabulous surprises in the latest economic news. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-10). Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM, move Rajya Sabha. ummid.com Nitish Kumar Thursday March 05, 2026 announced he is quitting as Chief Minister of Bihar and moving to Rajya Sabha — the Upper House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-03-10). Trump crackdown on protests, immigration led to Islamophobia: Muslim group. geo.tv 
(2026-03-10). Movement To Create Unregulated 'Billionaire Fiefdoms' Gaining Momentum. popularresistance.org The Trump Administration is supporting the development of privatized libertarian enclaves that are not subject to local or national laws where the wealthy can exploit land and peoples for profit. Known as the Network State Movement, many of these 'special economic free zones' already exist in the United States and around the world, but their backers, such as Peter Thiel of Palantir, are searching for a place to create the first private 'nation'. Clearing the FOG speaks with Dr. Beth Geglia, an anthropologist and documentarian who focuses on tech-futurist territorial movements, about the first zones, how Trump's B…
(2026-03-10). National voter registration weekend to be held in June. sanews.gov.za National voter registration weekend to be held in June | The Electoral Commission has urged South Africans to prepare for the upcoming local government elections by ensuring they are registered to vote where they ordinarily reside. | At a media briefing on Tuesday, the Commission announced that a national voter registration weekend will take place on 20 and 21 June 2026, to maximise opportunities for citizens to register closer to where they live and to broaden electoral participation. | The Commission said it must be ready to administer elections whenever they are lawfully called. | Once the voter registration p…
(2026-03-10). Islamophobic Think Tank Helped Prosectors Write Terror Indictment Against ICE Protesters. theintercept.com 
A researcher at a far-right think tank helped Justice Department prosecutors craft their indictment for terror charges against an alleged "north Texas antifa cell," the researcher testified Monday. The charges were brought in relation to a protest outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center outside Dallas. | Kyle Shideler of the Center for Security Policy said under questioning from a defense attorney that he provided language that prosecutors used in the first-ever domestic terrorism case against a purported antifa cell. | The decision to use the language was the government's, Shideler…
(2026-03-10). Latin American Federation of Journalists reiterates support for Cuba. radiohc.cu Members of the Latin American Federation of Journalists (FELAP) reiterated their support for Cuba today in its defense of the truth, at a time when hegemonic media outlets around the world are spreading lies in service of imperialist interests. | This Latin American support was expressed at the virtual meeting FELAP: 50 Years of Journalism in Brotherhood, organized by the Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC) as part of the events commemorating Press Day in Cuba. | The honorary president of the regional organization, Iván Canelas, from Bolivia, emphasized how commercial media outlets wield the lies of U.S. imperial…
(2026-03-10). Wednesday 3/18: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109 | Also available online; register at: bit.ly/FightMcCarthyism…
(2026-03-10). DOE green lights project for Puerto Rico's electric grid. wattsupwiththat.com The effort to bring Puerto Rico's grid into the 21st century has a long way to go, but a federal approach that focuses on reliable, rather than intermittent, energy has a far greater chance to bring true prosperity to the long-ignored territory.
(2026-03-10). Sunday 3/22: Eyewitness Report — Lebanon: Which Way Forward for the Middle East? indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109 | (located seven blocks from Civic Center BART and on/or near Muni lines #5, 19, 27, 31, 38 & 49) | Also available online; register at: bit.ly/Eyewitness-Lebanon…
(2026-03-10). Trump declines to say if Iran's new supreme leader has 'target on his back'. dawn.com WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday declined to say whether Iran's newly appointed supreme leader has a "target on his back," but made clear his dissatisfaction with Tehran's choice, calling it "going to lead to more of the same." | Asked at a news briefing in Doral, Florida, whether Iran's new leader was a target, Trump replied: "The new leader, you mean the son?… I was disappointed to see their choice," before adding, "I don't want to say whether he has (a target on his back)." | Pressed again at the end of the session, he repeated that he would not comment on any targeting decision but reiterated…
(2026-03-10). These 20 Corporations are Major Culprits in the Affordability Crisis. counterpunch.org 
A recent poll found that nearly half of people in the world's richest country are having difficulty affording basic necessities like groceries, utility bills, health care, housing, and transportation. A new Institute for Policy Studies report shines a spotlight on the role leading corporations are playing in this affordability crisis. The report analyzes the 20
(2026-03-10). Right-Fitting Senior Indian Homeownership. ummid.com The real luxury in the silver years is optionality — the freedom to travel to see grandchildren, to join a hobby club, or to simply enjoy a sunset in a park that you do not have to mow yourself.
(2026-03-10). The War on Iran—and Washington's Missing Exit Strategy. counterpunch.org 
The United States has once again launched a war in the Middle East based on false claims about weapons of mass destruction. Like the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. assault on Iran rests on allegations that international inspectors have already debunked. But beyond the false pretext lies an even more pressing question that
(2026-03-10). The Best Signs That Turned Tired Legs into Smiles at the 41st L.A. Marathon. lataco.com Despite those who found street closures a nuisance, the overall consensus was that this city shows up for its people. In a time when community is most needed, supporters showed up with a level of commitment L.A. could use more of these days.
(2026-03-10). Proposed reforms to modernise environmental governance. sanews.gov.za Proposed reforms to modernise environmental governance | Government will launch a national stakeholder consultation process on proposed reforms to South Africa's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system on Wednesday. | According to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the consultation process will run from 11 March to 24 April 2026, and will include engagement sessions in each province. | The proposed reforms aim to strengthen the ongoing sector-led initiative to improve the efficacy of the EIA process, allowing flexibility to apply other instruments, modernise and strengthen the…
(2026-03-10). Billionaires Are Swaying Elections in All Corners of America. portside.org Billionaires Are Swaying Elections in All Corners of America |
(2026-03-10). Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump takes a question as he speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, US, March 9, 2026. — Reuters War sends stock markets slumping and oil prices soaring.If war starts up again, Iran will be hit even harder, says…
(2026-03-10). 178 Killed in South Sudan Massacre as Fragile Peace Deal Collapses. scheerpost.com The massacre in Abiemnom County follows the unravelling of the 2018 peace agreement between President Salva Kiir and his former vice president Riek Machar last year, dragging the world's youngest republic back toward civil war. Pavan Kulkarni Peoples Dispatch The death toll from the massacre in South Sudan's Abiemnom County in the restive Ruweng Administrative …
(2026-03-10). All JetBlue flights grounded by US aviation authority. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The American aviation authority grounded all JetBlue flights, AFP reported Tuesday.The reason behind the decision is unknown, as no clarification has been made yet.The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported it was grounding all JetBlue flights after a request by the airline.The decision included all JetBlue flights to all destinations, the FAA added.
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(2026-03-10). 5G spectrum auction today. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The government has clarified that the 5G spectrum auction will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday (today), and mock exercises with all three participants — Jazz, Zong, and Ufone — have been completed. | During a background briefing held on Monday, Shaza Fatima, the Minister of IT and Telecom, stated that efforts have been made to ensure that all three stakeholders benefit from the spectrum auction. | Since most of the demands of the telecom companies have been accepted, they will benefit from a reduction in their financial burden. The government will receive revenue through the auction process…
(2026-03-10). War has stranded tens of thousands of tourists in the Middle East. indybay.org Tourists Are Having A 'Bad Trip' In The Middle East…
(2026-03-10). Monday 3/9: Gays Against Billionaires Protest Tom Steyer at Cafe. indybay.org Manny's Cafe | 3092 16th Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-03-10). SFUSD Independence High UESF Educators Speak Out on Union Contract, Strike & Democracy. indybay.org SFUSD Independence High teachers who are members of UESF spoke out about their recent strike, the contract and the process of discussing and debating the contract.
(2026-03-10). Call for stronger SA-Brazil trade and investment ties. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger SA-Brazil trade and investment ties | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger economic cooperation and increased trade between South Africa and Brazil, describing the partnership between the two countries as key to advancing inclusive growth and development in the Global South. ⚪ Speaking at the Brazil—South Africa Business Forum in Brasília during his
(2026-03-10). 38 from Jamia Millia RCA crack UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025. ummid.com As many as 38 candidates from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 the result of which was declared today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-10). Saturday 4/11: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Pacific Circuit. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2010-03-26). Dar holds phone call with Bahrain FM amid ME tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke late Monday night with Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, to discuss recent developments in the Middle East, according to a post on X by the Foreign Office. | According to…
(2026-03-10). America's War of Choice is Israel's War of Necessity. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-10). UPSC Civil Services Result 2025 Out: Full List of Muslim Toppers. ummid.com UPSC Civil Services Result 2025: As many as 44 Muslims figured in the list of 958 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2025 exams results of which was declared by the UPSC Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-10). President Ramaphosa extends period of Madlanga Commission. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa extends period of Madlanga Commission | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the period for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System to complete its work and submit its final report. | The commission was established to investigate allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on 6 July 2025 relating to criminality, political interference and corruption within the criminal justice system. | "Accordingly, the commission shall submit a second interim report by 29 May 2026 and a final report on the compl…
(2026-03-10). Saturday 3/14: Speaker Digital Settler Colonialism and Palestinian Resistance with Dr. Omar Zahzah. indybay.org Santa Clara County Democratic Party Head Quarters | 2901 Moorpark Avenue Suite #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-03-10). Relics/Icons/Paintings: A Very Short History of Venetian Painting. counterpunch.org 
This essay is for Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good To understand the history of Venice, you need to know that there were three ways in which saints and other holy figures were presented in the churches. There were relics, bodily remains or objects associated with a person. Icons. And artworks. All three kinds of
(2026-03-10). Chasing Sunsets and Serenity: Experiencing the Smokies as a Couple. moguldom.com There's something about the Smoky Mountains that slows you down in the best way. The mist that settles over the ridges in the morning. The way sunsets seem to linger just a little longer. The quiet moments that feel easy to share when you're far from schedules and screens. For couples, the Smokies offer more …
(2026-03-10). Number of Children in ICE Detention Skyrockets Under Trump. scheerpost.com Mansa Musa for TRNN A new report from the Marshall Project reveals that the daily number of kids in ICE detention has increased sixfold under the second Trump administration. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa speaks with Shannon Heffernan and Anna Flagg of The Marshall Project about the the human cost of …
(2026-03-10). Four bodies recovered by KZN rescue teams. sanews.gov.za Four bodies recovered by KZN rescue teams | Six people were swept away when their vehicle attempted to cross a flooded low-lying bridge in eNadi, eMabovini, after 19: 00 last Thursday evening. | Search and rescue teams recovered the bodies of two females; the first was located in the iNadi River (uMsinga) and the second in the uThukela River on the Nkandla Local Municipality side. | One of the deceased females was pregnant. | On Saturday, further rescue operations led to the recovery of two more victims from the uThukela River: a female on the uMsinga side and a male at eMakhabeleni within the uMvoti Local Munici…
(2026-03-10). Saturday 3/28: NO KINGS! SF Westside Resistance Festival at Ocean Beach. indybay.org Sunset Dunes at Ocean Beach | Upper Great Highway and Noriega Street | San Francisco | Peaceful, family-friendly resistance rally & festival…
(2026-03-10). Trade boom: China's exports surge 21.8% in first 2 months of year. scmp.com China's export growth accelerated sharply in the first two months of this year, defying last year's high base while experts pointed to the likelihood of strong momentum for the rest of the year. | Exports jumped 21.8 per cent from a year earlier to US$656.58 billion in the combined figures for January and February released by customs authorities on Tuesday.
(2026-03-10). Pakistan to implement four-day work week under 'war austerity plan'. dawn.com 
⚪ PM Shehbaz Sharif | • PM defends 'difficult decision' on fuel prices, says global oil market 'not in Pakistan's hands' | • Public, private workplaces to shift half their staff to 'work from home'; won't apply to essential services such as banks, hospitals, agricultural or industrial sectors | • All schools, colleges to stay closed for two weeks; higher education institutes to shift classes online | • Special cabinet committee reviews fuel stocks, assesses national preparedness | • Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochis…
(2026-03-10). Pípsell: The last stand (Documentary). scheerpost.com Brandi Morin The Real News Network (TRNN) In their new feature documentary, Pípsell: The Last Stand, award-winning journalist Brandi Morin and filmmaker Geordie Day expose the human and environmental costs of Canada's TMX pipeline. he costly completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project (TMX)—Canada's only pipeline system transporting crude oil from Alberta to the …
(2026-03-10). Wednesday 3/11: International Day March 2026. indybay.org Market and Montgomery St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-10). Another £150 Billion For Net Zero—OBR. wattsupwiththat.com These costs are only the tip of the iceberg, as far as Net Zero is concerned. They are only the items that appear on the government's balance sheet.
(2010-03-26). Five Iranian women's soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia. tribune.com.pk 
Australia on Tuesday granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women's soccer team players after they sought asylum, fearing persecution in their home nation. | The announcement came after US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the Iranian women's soccer team in Australia following reports that the players had requested asylum. | The remaining players are in a hotel on the Gold Coast. Albanese said help is available to the other players, but it was up to them to accept. | "Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women," Albanese told a…
(2026-03-10). India wins 3rd straight T20 World Cup. ummid.com India on Sunday March 08, 2026 defeated New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final played at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.
(2026-03-10). Ocean speed limits protect endangered right whales. Trump wants to weaken them. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Since 2008, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, has imposed speed restrictions on ships 65 feet and longer when they pass through areas that North Atlantic right whales frequent in order to protect them from vessel strikes. | The leading causes of death for right whales, an endangered species, are getting hit by boats and getting tangled in fishing gear, though climate change is also a critical factor in their decline. Warming ocean temperatures ar…
(2026-03-10). UAE billionaire tears into Trump for dragging ME into war with Iran. ummid.com UAE billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor tore into U.S. President Donald Trump for dragging the Middle East into war with Iran.
(2026-03-10). A perspective on the task of working-class unity. workers.org 
A united working-class movement must confront white supremacy. What are the burning tasks of our movement today? Before we can discuss this question we need to understand the current situation through the lens of historical and dialectical materialism. In a previous article series at workers.org, this writer stated: "There is . . . |
(2026-03-10). Farage's Trump fandom is a turn-off for Reform voters. thecanary.co 
A new YouGov poll suggests that Nigel Farage's continued admiration for US fascist Donald Trump is electorally damaging for Farage's Reform UK. Moreover, his would-be closeness to Trump makes the damage worse. No love gained A new YouGov poll shows that, overall, the UK population despises Trump — with more than two-thirds describing themselves as […] | By
(2026-03-10). Why Personalized Books for Kids Create a Stronger Reading Connection. moguldom.com Reading is one of the most important activities in a child's early development. Through stories, children learn language, explore emotions, and develop imagination. For generations, traditional children's books and picture books have played a central role in helping young readers build these skills. However, a new approach to storytelling is becoming increasingly popular: personalized books …
(2026-03-10). Monday 3/9: Prisoner Support Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/ELIMActionHour…
(2026-03-10). The sinking of IRIS Dena: A quiet death of the rules-based order. dawn.com
(2026-03-10). Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 20/21. dawn.com
(2026-03-10). Rob film, Fourth Movement playing in Berkeley on March 12. indybay.org
(2026-03-10). Interview with Harley Schlanger, Schiller Institute/LaRouche movement on the barbarians who now rule Europe. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-03-10). En la primera trinchera Cienfuegos provincia destacada de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. radiohc.cu 
Como parte de la Revolución Socialista, Cienfuegos provincia Destacada Nacional en la emulación de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) se mantiene en la primera trinchera batallando en la producción de alimentos, la justicia social y contra las indisciplinas sociales e ilegalidades. | Asimismo, el enfrentamiento a las drogas y el trabajo contra el embarazo en la adolescencia, pero tenemos que llegar a los jóvenes de forma más atractiva, con su idioma, con sus formas, con sus deseos, con sus alternativas, expresó Ana Ivis Gómez Hernández, Secretaria General del Comité Provincial de la FMC en Cienfuegos. | Se re…
(2026-03-10). Una efeméride enaltecida en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Una oferta cultural gratuita y pública ofreció el Pabellón Cuba de La Habana, este 7 y 8 de marzo por el Día Internacional de la Mujer, destacando la emancipación de las féminas cubanas en los últimos 60 años. | En varios momentos se informó que el General de Ejército, Raúl Castro, divulgó un mensaje de felicitación con el texto: ´En su día internacional, felicitamos a nuestras ejemplares mujeres, en quienes reconocemos su entrega, participación y aporte permanente a la obra revolucionaria ª y añadió en otro párrafo: ´por todo lo que han hecho y harán, un abrazo y un beso ª. | Con ese sabor…
(2026-03-10). Trump y Putin dialogaron sobre Irán, vía telefónica. radiohc.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump dialogó vía telefónica con su homólogo ruso, Vladímir Putin, informó este lunes el asesor presidencial ruso, Yuri Ushakov. | Según el alto funcionario ruso, Trump llamó a Putin para discutir ´una serie de temas de suma importancia relacionados con la evolución actual de la situación internacional ª.Naturalmente, se hizo hincapié en la situación en torno al conflicto con Irán y en las negociaciones trilaterales sobre el conflicto ucraniano, en las que participan representantes de Estados Unidos ª, detalló Ushakov. | Además, destacó que la llamada tuvo un carác…
(2026-03-10). Trump y Putin dialogaron sobre Irán, vía telefónica. radiohc.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump dialogó vía telefónica con su homólogo ruso, Vladímir Putin, informó este lunes el asesor presidencial ruso, Yuri Ushakov. | Según el alto funcionario ruso, Trump llamó a Putin para discutir ´una serie de temas de suma importancia relacionados con la evolución actual de la situación internacional ª.Naturalmente, se hizo hincapié en la situación en torno al conflicto con Irán y en las negociaciones trilaterales sobre el conflicto ucraniano, en las que participan representantes de Estados Unidos ª, detalló Ushakov. | Además, destacó que la llamada tuvo un carác…
(2026-03-10). Una efeméride enaltecida en Cuba. radiohc.cu Una oferta cultural gratuita y pública ofreció el Pabellón Cuba de La Habana, este 7 y 8 de marzo por el Día Internacional de la Mujer, destacando la emancipación de las féminas cubanas en los últimos 60 años. | En varios momentos se informó que el General de Ejército, Raúl Castro, divulgó un mensaje de felicitación con el texto: ´En su día internacional, felicitamos a nuestras ejemplares mujeres, en quienes reconocemos su entrega, participación y aporte permanente a la obra revolucionaria ª y añadió en otro párrafo: ´por todo lo que han hecho y harán, un abrazo y un beso ª. | Con ese sabor…
(2026-03-10). Artista cubano Roberto Salas expone en la sede de la Upec. radiohc.cu 
El vicepresidente de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), Yuris Nórido expresó que Roberto Salas, Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas, es un maestro que ha sabido convertir la luz en memoria.Hoy se celebra su legado con la inauguración de una muestra en la sede de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec), en el contexto de la jornada por el Día de la Prensa cubana", señaló. | El destacado especialista en temas culturales dijo que el trabajo de Salas va más allá del simple registro histórico, transformando cada imagen en metáforas visuales de la nación y destacando especialmente en el retrato de figuras…
(2026-03-10). Gobiernos de Cuba y Brasil impulsan cooperación bilateral. radiohc.cu Cuba y Brasil reafirmaron este lunes en Brasilia la voluntad de ampliar la cooperación y alianzas en temas de trabajo y empleo durante un encuentro entre sus respectivos ministros del sector, Jesús Otamendiz y Luiz Marinho. | La reunión aconteció en el Ministerio brasileño de Trabajo y Empleo, donde ambos titulares intercambiaron criterios sobre asuntos de interés común y examinaron nuevas posibilidades de colaboración. | En el diálogo, Otamendiz informó a su homólogo sobre la compleja situación que enfrenta el país caribeño a partir del recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por E…
(2026-03-10). Hacia el oriente cubano, leche en polvo del donativo de México. radiohc.cu 
Unas 66 toneladas de leche en polvo procedentes del donativo solidario de México partieron en tres camiones rastras hacia el oriente cubano para su distribución a niños y embarazadas que normalmente reciben ese producto, según censo de las Oficinas de Control y Distribución de Alimentos, Oficoda. | La vicepresidenta primera del grupo empresarial de la industria agroalimenataria, Daiana Matech Vilá explicó a la prensa: El traslado, este lunes, hacia las provincias de Santiago de Cuba y Granma, y para Guantánamo, Isla de la Juventud (occidente), mañana martes, corresponde a la segunda donación recibida del Gobierno…
(2026-03-10). Reconocen en Villa Clara a mujeres periodistas. radiohc.cu Un emotivo encuentro cargado de anécdotas, agradecimientos y el sello del amor, devino el homenaje de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba y la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas en Villa Clara a las féminas que desde los medios y la comunicación, transmiten y reflejan por todas las vías el heroísmo cotidiano de nuestro pueblo, donde las mujeres desempeñan un rol fundamental, en todos los sectores, en las familias y en las comunidades. | La actividad tuvo lugar en la sede de la Asociación de Comunicadores Sociales en el territorio, y fue ocasión propicia para un diálogo abierto sobre cómo se avanza, aún en medio de un esce…
(2026-03-10). Gobiernos de Cuba y Brasil impulsan cooperación bilateral. radiohc.cu Cuba y Brasil reafirmaron este lunes en Brasilia la voluntad de ampliar la cooperación y alianzas en temas de trabajo y empleo durante un encuentro entre sus respectivos ministros del sector, Jesús Otamendiz y Luiz Marinho. | La reunión aconteció en el Ministerio brasileño de Trabajo y Empleo, donde ambos titulares intercambiaron criterios sobre asuntos de interés común y examinaron nuevas posibilidades de colaboración. | En el diálogo, Otamendiz informó a su homólogo sobre la compleja situación que enfrenta el país caribeño a partir del recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por E…
(2026-03-10). Muchachas villaclareñas ingresan a la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. radiohc.cu Como parte de las actividades en Villa Clara para celebrar el día internacional de la Mujer, un grupo de muchachas de esta provincia recibieron el carnet que las acredita como miembros de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. | El encuentro tuvo lugar en el Museo y Monumento a la Acción contra el Tren Blindado, uno de los escenarios de la Batalla de Santa Clara, liderada por el Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara a fines de 1958. | La ocasión, matizada por sentimientos de compromisos y muchas emociones, fue propicia para resaltar el rol de la Fmc en la lucha por la igualdad y la equidad y de todos los derechos de las fémi…
(2026-03-10). Macron warns attack on Cyprus equals attack on Europe as France sends warships. hindustantimes.com Europe is stepping into the widening Middle East conflict after drone strikes near Cyprus triggered a strong response from France. President Emmanuel Macron traveled to the island and issued a stark warning that an attack on Cyprus would be treated as an attack on Europe itself. Paris has already dispatched a frigate and anti-drone defenses, while more French naval forces, including the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, are moving toward the eastern Mediterranean. As tensions rise across the region, European powers are preparing new security missions to protect shipping routes and citizens.
(2026-03-10). Ministry of Tourism highlights the safety of Cuba as a destination. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ministry of Tourism highlighted on its social media, through the magazine Sol de Cuba, that the largest island of the Antilles is a safe and enriching destination, according to testimonials shared by travelers on digital platforms. | Frances Arregoces, a member of the Facebook group "Cuba Travel Tips," inquired about the current conditions on the island regarding her daughter's trip on March 20. The general response was that Cuba is a safe and welcoming country, where positive experiences outweigh logistical challenges. | "Cuba is safer than the United States or Canada," stated Sawa Albarwary, while photog…
(2026-03-10). Powdered milk donation from Mexico to eastern Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Some 66 tons of powdered milk from Mexico's solidarity donation departed in three tractor-trailer trucks for eastern Cuba for distribution to children and pregnant women who, according to the OFICODA census, regularly receive this product. | The shipment to the provinces of Santiago de Cuba and Granma today, and to Guantánamo and Isla de la Juventud this Tuesday, corresponds to the second donation received from the Mexican government, consisting of 270 tons, Daiana Matech Vilá, first vice president of the agri-food industry business group, explained to the press. | The expert reported that the shipment has alrea…
(2026-03-10). Muchachas villaclareñas ingresan a la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. radiohc.cu Como parte de las actividades en Villa Clara para celebrar el día internacional de la Mujer, un grupo de muchachas de esta provincia recibieron el carnet que las acredita como miembros de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. | El encuentro tuvo lugar en el Museo y Monumento a la Acción contra el Tren Blindado, uno de los escenarios de la Batalla de Santa Clara, liderada por el Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara a fines de 1958. | La ocasión, matizada por sentimientos de compromisos y muchas emociones, fue propicia para resaltar el rol de la Fmc en la lucha por la igualdad y la equidad y de todos los derechos de las fémi…
(2026-03-10). Activists Protest at Petco and Demand the End of All Animal Sales. indybay.org Animal rights activists gather outside of Petco in El Cerrito to raise awareness of the cruelty of the exotic pet industry and call for a complete ban on animal sales…
(2026-03-10). Saturday 3/14: Lecture 5: Palestinian Palestine During the Mandate. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-03-10). Sunday 3/15: Solidarity Screenprinting. indybay.org La Haye Art Center, 148 E Napa St…
(2026-03-10). I mercenari brasiliani dichiarano di aver appreso la "guerriglia" in Ucraina. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-09). Trump holds phone call with Putin to discuss 'quick' ending to Iran war. scmp.com US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that American military objectives in Iran were nearly complete and the conflict could be nearing an end – a declaration met with a defiant vow from Tehran that the war will end on its own terms. | Speaking at a news conference in Florida on the same day he discussed the war in a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump claimed the US was "achieving major strides towards completing our military objective", adding that "some people could say…
(2026-03-09). U.S. 'lets' India buy Russian oil after iran Attack. strategic-culture.su By Betwa SHARMA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Recent statements suggest the U.S. has more control over India's energy policy th…
(2026-03-09). In Mojtaba's honour, IRGC fires 3 deadliest missiles, painted with special message; panic in Israel. hindustantimes.com After Mojtaba Khamenei formally took charge as Iran's new supreme leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps marked the transition by firing its three deadliest missiles, signalling a ruthless show of loyalty and strength. In footage broadcast by Iranian outlets, one of the missiles was seen bearing the slogan "at your service, Mojtaba" painted along its body, a chilling on‚Äëcamera message addressed directly to the new leader before launch. Panic gripped parts of Israel as these missiles flew in massive waves shortly after Mojtaba's elevation was announced, with sirens blaring and residents sc…
(2026-03-09). Can you hear us now? Collective scream for women at upcoming event in Manchester. thecanary.co 
In collaboration with Women Against the Far Right, author Blair James has organised a protest event in response to multiple recent events. These include: The release of the Epstein files. The rise of Reform, Britain First, and the far right. The attack on Zarah Sultana in Manchester. The killing of schoolgirls in Iran. Supported by […] | By
(2026-03-09). Iran's Grand Plan To End US Presence In The Middle East. popularresistance.org Iran and Donald Trump have each explained why failure to fight the current war to the end would simply lead to a new set of mutual attacks. Trump announced on March 6 that "There will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender," and announced that he must have a voice in naming or at least approving Iran's new leader, as he has just done in Venezuela. "If the U.S. military must utterly defeat it and bring about a regime change, or else you go through this, and then in five years you realize you put somebody in who's no better."
(2026-03-09). Britain's Role in Attacks on Cyprus, Venezuela, and Iran. dissidentvoice.org Britain's role in the recent machinations of the US empire has been central, despite going underreported and little criticised. Britain has a significant hand in the ongoing US war of aggression against Iran and their recent invasion of Venezuela. Britain's empire and overseas bases, and associated intelligence and surveillance capabilities, are cornerstones of its contribution …
(2026-03-09). One Secretary of War, One Army: Pete Hegseth's Vision for the Military, His Country and the World. counterpunch.org This is not a book one would expect to read — not from a progressive standpoint, nor even simply from that of an attentive observer. Everything in The War on Warriors by Pete Hegseth signals its intent from the outset: on the back jacket, the current Secretary of Defense — who has himself insisted on
(2026-03-09). Economy Sheds 92,000 Jobs as Unemployment Edges Up to 4.4 Percent. counterpunch.org 
The establishment survey showed employers shed 92,000 jobs in February, as almost every major sector shed jobs. With downward revisions to the prior two months' data, and December now showing losses, the average gain over the last three months is just 6,000 jobs. Nearly every major sector had lost jobs in the month, including health
(2026-03-09). Cuba and Puerto Rico Vie for a Spot in the Quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 9 (RHC) — Cuba and Puerto Rico will face off today at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in a decisive duel that will award the winner the first ticket to the quarterfinals of the VI World Baseball Classic. | Under the San Juan heat, the duel promises epic moments, as both teams arrive with a perfect record of two wins and no losses, and the victor will secure their passage to Houston, where the sudden-death games will be played. | Panama's 4-3 victory last night over Canada tightened the tension in Group A, as the result kept the Canaleros alive and turned today's game into a sort of early final, in which…
(2026-03-09). U.S. Withdrawal from UN Framework on Climate Change Underway. wattsupwiththat.com "The global climate elite are scrambling for relevancy and power. The poll-conscious wind and solar lobbies are disingenuously pitching affordability. And the climate zealots are getting nutty. Energy reality bats last."
(2026-03-09). Trump's Iran War Costs $1 Billion A Day While Hospitals Close and Healthcare Disappears. progressivehub.net ALEXIS STERLING | NATION OF CHANGE…
(2026-03-09). Bloody Sunday remembered in Selma march. peoplesworld.org 
SELMA, Ala.—On Sunday, thousands from all over the country made their way here to participate in the commemoration of the 1965 Bloody Sunday attack. They assembled around the historic Brown Chapel AME Church within Selma's George Washington Carver housing projects. Marchers said the event, which was both a remembrance and a launching of renewed struggle, …
(2026-03-09). San Jose Union Nurses Demand Healthcare For All, ICE Out. popularresistance.org San Jose, CA — On March 3, around 40 nurses affiliated with the California Nurses Association gathered after 2 p.m. near the Federal Building in downtown San Jose, to support healthcare for all and demanding that hospitals keep ICE out. | The protest speakers included nurses who had worked in healthcare for decades. | Monte Wright, a member of the California Nurses Association, who had been a nurse for 31 years, stated, "Most importantly, we're out to let the public know that healthcare's a human right, and that everybody deserves healthcare."
(2026-03-09). Iranian National Dies in Mississippi, Marking 17th ICE-Related Death Since December 31. lataco.com Fifty-nine-year-old Pejman Karshenas Najafabadi is currently the 11th person to have died while in ICE custody this year that we know of, and the 17th ICE-related death since the killing of Keith Porter on December 31, 2025.
(2026-03-09). The Australian man's guide to confidence and health. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-09). TASIS accuses General Burhan's SAF of ties to Iran. plusnews.ug 
The Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS) has accused General al-Burhan's army (SAF) and allied Islamist militias of acting as a regional arm of Iran, warning that the relationship reflects a broader network linking the Muslim Brotherhood to Tehran. In a statement issued Friday, the alliance said forces aligned with the SAF, including Islamist brigades and so-called …
(2026-03-09). Criminal Barrister confronts Lammy comparing jury trials to a 'scraped knee'. thecanary.co 
A criminal barrister has demolished Justice Secretary David Lammy on social media for his terrible ability to understand the law and its impacts on ordinary people. This intervention came after Lammy posted a propaganda clip from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) which compares the incomparable. Apparently, the MoJ believe that having a jury of peers […] | By
(2026-03-09). US teacher dies after students' toilet paper prank goes wrong. scmp.com It was a prank that turned deadly, authorities said: a group of teenagers unspooled rolls of toilet paper outside the home of a beloved high school teacher who tripped in the street and was struck by a pickup truck as the pranksters started to drive away. | The 40-year-old teacher, Jason Hughes, died after being brought to a hospital late Friday, the Hall County Sheriff's Office said. The 18-year-old driver of the pickup was arrested on a felony charge of vehicular homicide, and four other teens…
aljazeera.com (2026-03-10). US senators demand probe into appalling attack on girls school in Iran
Top Democratic senators in the United States have called for an investigation into the strike against a girls' school in southern Iran, saying that the Pentagon must "provide clear answers" about the incident that killed at least 170 people.
(2026-03-10). Trump threatens Cuba again, says island nation may face 'friendly takeover'. aljazeera.com The US president repeats claims that Cuba is ready to negotiate as it faces a spiralling energy and economic crisis.
(2026-03-10). North Korea denounces 'muscle-flexing' US-South Korean military exercises. aljazeera.com North Korea's Kim Yo Jong said the annual 'Freedom Shield' exercises could lead to 'unimaginably terrible consequences'.
(2026-03-10). Australia to send missiles to UAE, surveillance plane to help Gulf defence. aljazeera.com Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said missiles and reconnaissance plane will be sent to region.
(2026-03-10). '10 classrooms full of children' US-Israeli war kills hundreds of Iranian, Lebanese kids. asiapacificreport.nz Zahra Sultana has mocked US and Israeli pretensions, saying in a BBC interview on Sunday — International Women's Day — that the girls in the Minab school were slaughtered "apparently to liberate women". SPECIAL REPORT: By Brett Wilkins of Common Dreams US and Israeli airstrikes have killed nearly 300 Iranian and Lebanese children over the…
(2026-03-10). Academic's warning over PNG settlement evictions doomed to failure? asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific journalist A Papua New Guinean anthropologist has warned that a campaign by authorities to remove communities from informal settlements in Port Moresby will not solve growing social problems in PNG's capital. The government is determined to end the role of settlements as what Prime Minister James Marape describes as "breeding…
(2026-03-10). West Papua's humanitarian crisis stalls Prabowo's 'global peacemaker' credibility bid. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Ali Mirin Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has increasingly presented himself on the international stage as a mediator and promoter of peace. Yet this global diplomatic posture raises a critical question: how credible is Indonesia's claim to peace leadership while a prolonged humanitarian crisis continues in West Papua? In late February 2026, Prabowo offered…
(2026-03-10). Trump says military strikes against Iran to be over 'soon'. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Antonio Jose Seguro on assuming the presidency of the Portuguese Republic.
(2026-03-10). U.S. stocks finish higher as Trump says war could be over soon. ecns.cn U.S. stocks ended higher on Monday, recovering from early session heavy losses, as indications of a potential swift conclusion to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a sharp pullback in global oil prices.
(2026-03-10). CIIE Stories | Miraculous journey of a small 'Medicine box' at CIIE. ecns.cn As a global leader in biotechnology with a history of nearly 130 years, Roche has had a long-standing presence in China. As early as in 1926, Roche began introducing its medicines to China through pharmacies in Shanghai, marking the start of its nearly 100-year journey in China.
(2026-03-10). CIIE Stories | CIIE accelerates innovative healthcare progress. ecns.cn As the world's first national-level expo dedicated to imports, the CIIE not only provides multinational pharmaceutical companies with a vital platform to gain deeper insights into the Chinese market and expand cooperation opportunities, but also accelerates the introduction of innovative medicines and cutting-edge health solutions from around the world to China, benefiting more patients.
(2026-03-10). Hainan FTP off to a good start, sees imports and arrivals soaring. ecns.cn Nearly three months after the launch of island-wide special customs operations, Hainan Free Trade Port is witnessing surging foreign investment, duty-free imports and visa-free arrivals, said Liu Xiaoming, the governor of southern China's Hainan province.
(2026-03-10). China Q&A | NPC Deputy answers U.S. 'village chief': How saline-alkali land in Tianjin transforms into a 'green bank'. ecns.cn China's rural areas have experienced remarkable development in recent years, with specialty agriculture thriving across the country. Huzhangzhuang Village in north China's Tianjin, stands out as a vivid example of successful rural revitalization.
(2026-03-10). Chinese FM says all acts of attacking civilians, non-military targets should be condemned. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, and all acts of attacking civilians and non-military targets should be condemned.
(2026-03-10). CIIE Stories | 'CIIE Babies' powered by fast-track approval. ecns.cn In the eyes of many exhibitors, the Medical Equipment and Healthcare Products Exhibition Area is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching sections at every edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-03-10). CIIE Stories | Massage chairs become 'traffic magnet'. ecns.cn Visiting an expo can be exhausting — many attendees easily walk 20,000 steps in a day. With its vast exhibition halls, the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the venue for the China International Import Expo (CIIE), can push your step count to the top of the leaderboard before the day is over.
(2026-03-10). Xinjiang riders bring ancient horse culture into the modern era. ecns.cn For Xirzat Nurmu, a horse trainer in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, horses are more than animals. They are brothers. Though they cannot speak, he believes they understand his moods, and when he feels low, they lean against him quietly as if offering comfort.
(2026-03-10). Science and tech seen as key to self-reliance. ecns.cn China has highlighted the importance of improving self-reliance and strength in science and technology in its upcoming five-year blueprint, sparking widespread discussions on the sector's role in maintaining national security and enhancing global competitiveness.
(2026-03-10). CIIE Stories | Wind vane of fashion at CIIE. ecns.cn A regular participant at the CIIE, L'Oréal Group brings fresh creativity to its booth every year. China is the largest export market for French cosmetics, and for L'Oréal, the CIIE is undoubtedly the most important trade show.
(2026-03-10). Chinese FM calls for ceasefire in Gulf region as soon as possible. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the highest priority is to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible, adding that China appreciates the consistent calls from Gulf countries for dialogue and negotiation.
(2026-03-10). CIIE Stories | 'Alpaca miracle' across the Pacific. ecns.cn To make their debut at the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE), Ma Yuxia and her Peruvian partners jointly founded the brand Warmpaca. When the alpaca dolls were unveiled at a modest nine-square-meter booth, they immediately drew widespread attention, with customers and orders pouring in.
(2026-03-10). Smart-Made in China, more than "Made in China" | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn Have you used anything made in China? Which areas do you hope "Made in China" will become smarter in? Let's head to Chang'an Avenue and hear what Chinese and foreign passersby have to say.
(2026-03-10). CIIE Stories | Encounters in the CIIE ecosystem. ecns.cn As a domestic partner to recruit exhibitors for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Bureau, Lingang Group created a vibrant Lingang Exhibition Area at the 7th CIIE. Within a 2,700-square-meter space, it has brought together 68 foreign brand clusters, showcasing its strong appeal.
(2026-03-10). Foreign envoys, journalists closely watch China's 'two sessions' for policy signals amid global uncertainty. ecns.cn With China's annual legislative and political consultative sessions, known as the "two sessions," underway in Beijing, foreign envoys and international journalists are closely watching the event for signals on the world's second-largest economy's development trajectory and its global implications.
(2026-03-10). Remote villagers carve out a cliffside road to prosperity. ecns.cn At dusk, the stone houses climbing the hillside are bathed in an amber glow, their rugged walls softened by the twilight. The murmur of a stream blends with visitors' laughter, composing a melody of lives lived close to the land.
(2026-03-10). China's annual vegetable output tops 800 million metric tons: minister. ecns.cn China's vegetable output exceeded 800 million metric tons in 2025, while fruit production surpassed 360 million metric tons, placing the country among the world's top producers in both total output and per capita supply, China's agriculture minister Han Jun said during the country's annual "two sessions" meetings.
(2026-03-10). CIIE Stories | Possibility in every drop for a Danish company. ecns.cn At the China headquarters of Grundfos, a Danish provider of pumps and water solutions, a photo wall captures the deep bond between the company and the China International Import Expo (CIIE) over the years.
(2026-03-10). China sees biggest fuel price hike in four years. ecns.cn China's refined oil prices have recorded their largest increase in four years as tensions in the Middle East persist and international crude oil prices climb.
(2026-03-10). Comicomment: The divide between stability and turmoil. ecns.cn Public safety is the foundation of good governance and long-term stability. Tolerating violent law enforcement erodes trust and deepens social divisions, while a safe and orderly society reflects a nation's true governance capacity.
(2026-03-10). CIIE Stories | CIIE witnesses deepening of China-Canada trade. ecns.cn The CIIE not only provides Canadian products with a safe market testing environment but also allows companies to interact directly with consumers and potential buyers to understand how their products are received in the Chinese market.
(2026-03-10). CIIE Stories | CIIE reflects history of China-Malaysia trade growth. ecns.cn As a friendly neighbor to China, Malaysia has twice served as a Guest Country of Honour at the CIIE, using this opportunity to engage in diverse areas of cooperation, underscoring the close ties between China and Malaysia.
(2026-03-10). Nepal's Yeti Airlines to operate limited domestic flights on March 5. ecns.cn
(2026-03-10). CPPCC members from sports sector attend panel discussion during 'two sessions'. ecns.cn
(2026-03-10). Stranded Taiwan compatriots from the Middle East arrive in Shanghai en route home. ecns.cn Flight MU704, carrying more than 70 Taiwanese compatriots from the Middle East, landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at about 4 a.m. Tuesday, marking the largest group to return via the Chinese mainland since tensions escalated in the region.
(2026-03-10). IDF orders southern Lebanon residents north as hundreds of thousands displaced. haaretz.com
(2026-03-10). Trump sends mixed messaging on Iran war timeline, but vows. haaretz.com U.S. President also claimed that 'if the Iranians had a nuclear weapon, they would've used it against Israel'…
(2026-03-10). Ben-Gvir expands gun permits for Jerusalem residents amid Iran war — but only for Jews. haaretz.com Until now, only residents in neighborhoods adjacent to the West Bank were eligible for weapons. Now, another 300,000 residents in the city will enter the eligibility circle, including tens of thousands who did not complete military service…
(2026-03-10). Ghana's Parliament Revives Dangerous Anti-LGBT Bill. hrw.org Lawmakers in Ghana have reintroduced a draconian bill that jeopardizes the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. On February 17, the Ghanaian parliament formally received the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-LGBT bill, marking the latest chapter in a prolonged legal and legislative process that started in 2021. | Click to expand Image | Queer rights activist Angel Maxine opposing the anti-LGBT bill in Accra, Ghana. | © Angel Maxine…
(2026-03-10). Mali: Armed Islamist Group Executes Truck Drivers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video shared online on January 29 and geolocated by Human Rights Watch showing at least 11 tank trucks burnt or still in flames on the road about seven kilometers south of Ambidédi village. | Source: x.com/SalahMo73628462/status/20169657390… | (Nairobi) — An Al-Qaeda-linked armed group summarily executed ten long-haul truck drivers and two teenage apprentices in late January 2026 in southwestern Mali, Human Rights Watch said today. The killings, in an attack on a fuel convoy, are apparent war crimes.On January 29, the Group for the Support of Islam a…
(2026-03-10). Zimbabwe: Violence and Intimidation Against Opponents of Presidential Term Extension. hrw.org Click to expand Image | SAPES Trust director Ibbo Mandaza (L) listens to Jacob Ngarivhume (C) and Tendai Biti (R) speaking to the media at the Trust in Harare, Zimbabwe on October 28, 2025. | © 2025 Jekesai Njikizana/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-03-10). Haiti: Drone Strikes Put Residents at Risk. hrw.org paragraph ⚪ id ⚪ 11756 .pb-video { | padding-bottom: 73.25%; | } | Click to expand Image | People look out at a street in the Simon-Pele neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, September 22, 2025. | © 2025 Odelyn Joseph/AP Photo | (Washington, DC) — Haitian security forces and private contractors working with them have conducted extensive and apparently unlawful lethal drone strikes, Human Rights Watch said today. The strikes, at least some of which appear to be deliberate extrajudicial killings, have been carried out with quadcopter drones armed with explosives in densely populated urban areas, in some…
(2026-03-10). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-03-10). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-03-10). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-10). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-10). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). South Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). A childhood interrupted: How weapon contamination disrupts education in Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). ICRC Regional Director urges greater commitment to International Humanitarian Law in Pacific visit. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Russia: Illustrating the Fundamental Principles – results of the 2025 Art Poster Contest. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). ICRC president urges respect for rules of war as major military escalation starts in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Nigeria: Millions of children face malnutrition amid ongoing conflict in the country's northeast. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Regional Conference in Bishkek marks International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Kazakhstan: ICRC president concludes official visit to Astana focused on support for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). ICRC president: Widening hostilities across Middle East putting civilian lives in grave danger. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Syria: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of 86 detainees between Damascus and Sweida. icrc.org
(2026-03-10). Trump—Putin Call Signals Possible Russian Oil Sanctions Relief Amid Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu A phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Monday highlighted growing international concern over the global economic impact of the war involving Iran. The conversation took place as Washington considers easing sanctions on Russian oil exports in response to disruptions in global energy supplies caused by the expanding conflict. The war began after …
(2026-03-10). Trump's Iran Uranium Plan Risks a Wider War. moderndiplomacy.eu The reported idea of a special operation to seize Iran's uranium should alarm anyone who still thinks there is a line between pressure and recklessness. Sending foreign forces into Iranian territory to capture nuclear material would be far beyond coercion. It would be war in plain sight. That risk looks even sharper when it is …
(2026-03-10). Known Unknowns and Unknown Unknowns: The US-Israeli War on Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu Modern wars are fought not only with weapons but with assumptions—and the most dangerous assumptions are often invisible to those making them. Donald Rumsfeld's distinction between known unknowns (questions we recognize but cannot answer) and unknown unknowns (risks we have not even framed as questions) captures something essential about the current confrontation between the United …
(2026-03-10). Iran Threatens Regional Oil Blockade as Trump Warns of Massive U.S. Escalation. moderndiplomacy.eu The escalating conflict between Iran and the allied military campaign led by United States and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase after Tehran threatened to halt oil shipments from the Middle East if attacks on its territory continue. The warning, issued by Iran's powerful military arm, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), signals the …
(2026-03-10). Dollar Steadies, Oil Pulls Back After Trump Signals Iran War May End Soon. moderndiplomacy.eu Global currency and commodity markets stabilised slightly on Tuesday after a volatile start to the week triggered by the war involving Iran, United States and Israel. The U.S. dollar steadied against major currencies after earlier declines, following remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump that the conflict could end "very soon." Financial markets had been thrown …
(2026-03-10). No One Behind the Wheel: Iran's Mosaic Doctrine in Action. moderndiplomacy.eu When a state's political leadership announces a ceasefire and its military keeps firing, the instinct is to reach for deception as the explanation. In Iran's case, the more unsettling answer may be structural. The gap between what Iranian presidents say and what Iranian forces do reflects not a coordinated lie but a command architecture deliberately …
(2026-03-10). Oil Shock From Iran War Raises Fears of Financial Stress for Central Banks. moderndiplomacy.eu The surge in oil prices triggered by the war in Iran is increasingly becoming a major concern for global central banks, which are closely monitoring the potential economic and financial consequences of the shock. More than a week of conflict in the Middle East has disrupted energy supply routes and pushed crude prices sharply higher, …
(2026-03-10). How One Institutional Failure Enables Another. moderndiplomacy.eu The debate over the leadership change at Bangladesh Bank is, at its core, a debate about the rules of the game in a post-uprising state. For now, the current administration has turned a blind eye to the issue, saying the removal of a fixed-term governor is a 'natural process' done by every government, so it …
(2026-03-10). 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.
(2026-03-10). 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?
(2026-03-10). 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.
(2026-03-10). 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.
(2026-03-10). 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.
(2026-03-10). 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.
(2026-03-10). 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.
(2026-03-10). 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.
(2026-03-10). Television becomes our feminist preacher. onlineopinion.com.au Restorative justice may help victims more than prison. Why is feminism resisting it?
(2026-03-10). Observe the economic fallout six years later. onlineopinion.com.au From jobs to inflation to energy, the aftershocks of lockdowns still ripple through the economy.
(2026-03-10). How targeting water changes the entire face of the war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-03-10). Trump press conference reveals a man who wants out of war. responsiblestatecraft.org Trump's "all over the place"
(2026-03-10). Bohemian Grove: More than a getaway for our war machine elites. responsiblestatecraft.org Dozens of former senior national security and military officials are members of a secret society known as the Bohemian Grove, according to membership lists obtained by RS.The Bohemian Grove is an exclusive mens-only club that hosts a two-week summer retreat for the rich and powerful at a 2,700 acre compound tucked away in the redwoods of Northern California. With a
(2026-03-10). Even if team Trump wanted it, a military draft would be a fiasco. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-03-10). Neocons wanted an Azeri uprising against Iran. They didn't get it. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-03-10). The first act of the war: Iran is not compromising, the US/Israel are losing. unitedworldint.com In short, it is doubtful how long the US/Israel can bear the burden of this war, which has caused a major crack in the global financial system. The war that began on February 28 with US/Israeli airstrikes on Iranian cities continues. The boundaries of the war, both in terms of time and geography, remain unclear. …
(2026-03-10). 'Not salvageable': Inside William Way's decision to build a new Center City headquarters. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! After a yearslong preservation campaign, the longtime home of the William Way LGBT Community Center is now set to be demolished and replaced with a new headquarters for the venerable nonprofit. | The project at 1315 Spruce St. also calls for roughly 40 affordable apartments for older adults. | "We get to help a community-based nonprofit that's been in the neighborhood for years … and we get to provi…
(2026-03-10). WSWS emergency webinar articulates socialist strategy to stop US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Thousands of workers and youth from around the world participated in the event, which identified the international working class as the only force capable of ending the criminal bombardment of Iran and all imperialist wars.
(2026-03-10). Trump says "likely be more" US troop deaths to achieve "ultimate victory" against Iran. wsws.org As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its second week, the Trump administration vowed to continue the bombardment and refused to rule out sending ground troops or implementing a military draft.
(2026-03-10). South Australian workers and youth speak ahead of state election. wsws.org Socialist Equality Party members spoke with workers and young people in Adelaide about the state government's attacks on living standards and the country's complicity in the criminal US-led war against Iran.
(2026-03-10). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org The 6,000 workers at DHL in the US, members of the Teamsters, are demanding improvements in pay, benefits and working conditions.
(2026-03-10). New Zealand Labour Party, Greens falsely posture as opponents of Iran war. wsws.org The nationalist calls by the Labour Party, the Greens as well as sections of academia and the media for a more "independent" foreign policy are a smokescreen and fraud.
(2026-03-10). "The working class has to stop the war" : US workers denounce war with Iran. wsws.org A Quinnipiac poll released Monday found that 53 percent of registered voters oppose the war, and 74 percent opposed sending ground troops into Iran, which Trump is reportedly seriously considering.
(2026-03-10). Wild swings in global markets. wsws.org When the trading day began in the US the price of oil had surged from around $90 a barrel to as high as $119 and was set to go even higher as stocks were falling following significant further selloffs in Asia.
(2026-03-10). Paramount—Warner merger signals new alliance of Silicon Valley, the Pentagon and Hollywood. wsws.org Hollywood consolidation advances the fusion of corporate media, artificial intelligence systems and the American military-intelligence apparatus.
(2026-03-10). War against Iran threatens to engulf Türkiye and NATO. wsws.org With Ankara claiming that a second missile from Iran was intercepted by NATO, the risk of the war spreading to Türkiye and the wider alliance is growing.
(2026-03-10). Trump's "Shield of the Americas" summit prepares escalation of imperialist violence in Latin America. wsws.org Trump's address to his Latin American stooges opened with a boastful report about the barbaric destruction of Iran.
(2026-03-10). Australian Labor government sending missiles, warplane, troops to join illegal war on Iran. wsws.org Labor is openly joining a war of annihilation against an oppressed nation.
(2026-03-10). In speech to Congress, Milei vows to send Argentina back 100 years, exposing role played by pseudo-left. wsws.org Despite his insults, Milei's speech also laid bare the sordid division of labor between Peronism, the Peronist-led union bureaucracy and the pseudo-leftist FIT-U in suppressing the class struggle and enforcing his attacks against the working class.
(2026-03-10). Trump demands passage of voter suppression, anti-transgender bill. wsws.org In a social media post Sunday and a speech to Republican House members Monday, the US president said he would not sign any legislation into law until Congress passes the "Save America Act."
(2026-03-10). US military killed 160 school girls in Minab with Tomahawk missile. wsws.org Numerous media analyses of photos, video and satellite imagery have concluded that the massacre of 160 children at the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' Primary School in Minab on February 28 was carried out by the US military.
(2026-03-10). Questions raised by the Workers' Party of Türkiye's electoral alliance with the pro-war German Left Party. wsws.org Tƒ∞P claims to oppose the imperialist war against Iran, but is forming an electoral alliance with the Left Party, which celebrated the illegal killings of Iran's leadership.