(2026-03-15). Cuba will survive: a diary. peoplesdispatch.org 
For Paki Wieland (1944-2026), who fought the cruelty of US imperialism all her adult life. | The morning of my departure from José Martí Airport, named after the father of the nation, I hugged everybody: the woman who checked me in, the man who stamped my passport, the ground staff. I had hugged all my friends tightly the previous day, my tears fighting for the right to stream down my face. It felt as though, through these hugs, I wanted to somehow transmit my trepidation about what could possibly happen to Cuba, the Cubans, the Cuban Revolution — all of it — because of the madness of Donald Trump.
(2026-03-15). War escalates as US strikes Iran's energy lifeline. dawn.com • US bombs Kharg Island, key to 90pc of oil exports | • Tehran warns it will target any facility in region linked to US | • Trump says warships from several countries to guard Hormuz | • US embassy in Baghdad urges Americans to leave Iraq | • Iran Guards say targeted US forces at Saudi base with missiles | • Iranian military claims US aircraft carrier 'neutralised' | DUBAI: After the United States on Saturday bombed Iran's main energy hub and President Donald Trump predicted "many countries" would send wars…
(2026-03-15). Neocon Nightmare: Americans Flee Iraq as US Embassy is Hit and Oil Ports are Closed. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Saturday the US Embassy in Baghdad It was the second attack on the embassy since the Israelis and the U.S. launched their war on Iran on February 28. The embassy thereafter called on all Americans to flee Iraq. | I visited that embassy in 2013, and I hope ev…
(2026-03-15). Iran's Samson Option: Gulf Oil Reprisals for Kharg Would Crash the World Economy. scheerpost.com Juan Cole for Informed Comment President Donald J. Trump threatened Friday to destroy Iran's major oil terminal on Kharg Island if Tehran continued to obstruct shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He said that the US had already destroyed military installations on the island. The Iranian press reported 15 large explosions on the island. Some 90% of Iranian petroleum …
(2026-03-15). Collapse of Global Trust in Western Diplomacy. ummid.com The unfolding war against Iran — driven, in the view of many observers, by the strategic calculations of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has become a defining moment in the collapse of global trust in Western diplomacy.
(2026-03-15). Israel tells US it is 'running critically low' on interceptors amid Iran war. geo.tv 
(2026-03-15). How might the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran fail? mondoweiss.net 
Every week the U.S.-Israeli war grinds on without a decisive conclusion becomes a lesson in the limits of U.S. power. A campaign initially meant to reinforce U.S. and Israeli supremacy may instead signal its decline.
(2026-03-15). Iran's asymmetric warfare. dawn.com ISRAEL and, in this case, its proxy the US launched their The stated objectives of the illegal war were the destruction of Iran's nuclear programme (which, last year, Trump claimed his B2 bombers had decimated during the
(2026-03-15). 'Missile for Epstein Victims': Iran Sets New War Narrative. ummid.com In a personal blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran is now launching missiles on Israeli capital Tel Aviv and American bases in Gulf countries that are written with a message sympathizing victims of Jeffry Epstein.
(2026-03-15). 'Expel US, Israel Envoys': Iran sets condition for Strait of Hormuz passage. ummid.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Tuesday March 10, 2026 asked Arab and European countries to expel the U.S. and Israeli ambassadors if they want safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-15). 4 ways US Israel war against Iran will change the world. ummid.com As the smoke clears over the ruins of Tel Aviv and the burning tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a historical irony is emerging: The US-Israel war against Iran intended to cement American dominance may instead be the moment the United States loses its status as the world's sole superpower.
(2026-03-15). With just 18 days of LPG stocks, is India prepared for prolonged Hormuz Hormuz blockade. hindustantimes.com In this ground report, Ananya Dutta heads into the queues outside a gas agency in Delhi where people have been waiting overnight for a single cooking gas cylinder. As tensions escalate in the Middle East between the United States, Israel and Iran, disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to ripple through global energy supply chains. India imports a majority of its LPG, and any instability along this route can quickly reach Indian kitchens. But are the long lines outside gas agencies simply panic buying, or is there a deeper supply problem unfolding? Speaking to daily wage workers, homemakers, and fr…
(2026-03-15). US Israel War Against Iran: Glaring Cost Difference. ummid.com The ongoing US and Israeli war against Iran and the latter's retaliatory strikes have once again demonstrated the mathematics of modern air defence.
(2026-03-15). Tensions Rise as Global Security Concerns Escalate. devdiscourse.com Germany has declared its refusal to join the mission in the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for a negotiated peace. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized on Sunday via ARD television that Germany will not become an active part of this conflict, highlighting the need for a diplomatic approach.
(2026-03-15). Iran's new supreme leader urges continued closure of Hormuz Strait, vows to open new battlefronts. ecns.cn Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday called for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and pledged to open new fronts in his country's conflict with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-15). Generation Jihad Day 14 of the Iran War. longwarjournal.org As US and Israeli strikes pound Iran's military, and Tehran threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict is entering a dangerous new phase. FDD's Bradley Bowman joins Bill Roggio to break down what the strikes have achieved, and the harder question that remains: is the goal to weaken the regime … or bring it down?
(2026-03-15). Diplomatic Navigations: Jaishankar's Impact on Hormuz Shipping. devdiscourse.com Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has underscored the importance of direct negotiations with Iran as a means to resume and maintain shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. This view was expressed during an interview with the Financial Times.
(2026-03-15). Chinese sailor turns ship radio into message relay for stranded crews in Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn A Chinese sailor stranded with dozens of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has been using his ship's radio to relay voice messages for fellow Chinese crew members who lost communications signals, helping them send updates to their families back home.
(2026-03-15). Starmer's Diplomatic Push: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz. devdiscourse.com In a bid to alleviate disruptions in global shipping, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged in critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions aim to address the ongoing obstruction affecting international trade.
(2026-03-15). Iran war exposes fragility of Gulf-Asia supply chains. scmp.com Since the Iran war began late last month, it has threatened shipping across the Middle East's two most important maritime chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb — through which much of Asia's energy imports and manufactured exports flow. | For Gulf states and their major trading partners in Asia, the conflict is forcing a hard question: what, if anything, can protect supply chains if US security guarantees can no longer be taken for granted?
(2026-03-15). Karachi citizens fume as unannounced gas cuts continue to disrupt Sehri cooking, Iftar. dawn.com A man walks past scores of gas cylinders, while LPG (right) is filled at a shop in North Nazimabad. —Fahim Siddiqi / White Star | KARACHI: Following the suspension of supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the city's gas crisis has worsened amid Ramazan's peak demand, leaving fasting residents struggling during crucial Sehri and Iftar hours. | Meanwhile, the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has introduced an unannounced supply schedule, compounding the peoples' problems. | Since the
(2026-03-15). Northern Sea Route could partially replace oil supplies through Strait of Hormuz. infobrics.org Europe's willingness to seize tankers with Russian oil is a major concern.
(2026-03-15). Between hedging & clarity. dawn.com THE clouds of ambiguity still hang over Pakistan's diplomatic position amid the escalating tensions in the Gulf triggered by the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. | Although Islamabad has signalled what its position might be if forced to choose between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the unfolding crisis continues to test Pakistan's delicate diplomatic balancing act with both countries. As Tehran responded to the strikes with retaliatory attacks on its Arab neighbours, the confrontation has quickly moved beyond a regional dispute, evolving into a crisis with broader global implications. | Recently, Prime Minister Shehbaz S…
(2026-03-15). Pentagon doing its best to hide destructions caused by Iran. ummid.com Iran's retaliatory attacks on the American bases and assets in the Middle East have inflicted huge material and human losses, but Pentagon is trying its best to hide.
(2026-03-15). Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, Zelenskiy says. tribune.com.pk 
Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones to use against the US and Israel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told CNN in an interview excerpt aired on Saturday. | Zelenskiy told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that it is "100% facts" that Iran has used Russian-made Shaheds ‚Å to attack US bases. | Shahed drones have been linked to other attacks on countries in the region, although their manufacturers are not always clear. | Read: Five US Air Force refuelling planes struck in Iranian missile strike on Saudi Arabi…
(2026-03-15). Turkey says Iran feels 'betrayed' by US attacks during nuclear talks. scmp.com Turkey's powerful foreign minister said on Saturday that there is no serious initiative to resume negotiations between the United States and Iran but that he believes Iran is open to backchannel talks. | The comments by Hakan Fidan came as Ankara is striving to stay out of the widening war in the Middle East.
(2026-03-15). Trump says Iran deal terms 'not good enough' as US warns of more strikes on Kharg Island. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Iran appeared willing to make a deal to end the war, but the terms were "not good enough yet," while warning that Washington could carry out further strikes on the Iranian oil export hub of Kharg Island. | In a telephone interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump said Tehran wanted negotiations but insisted any agreement would require Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions. | "Iran wanted to make a deal, but I'm unwilling to do so now because the terms are not good enough yet," Trump said. He declined to specify the terms but said an Iranian commitment to abandon nuclear ambitions wou…
(2026-03-15). How the U.S.- Israel War against Iran Undermines Global Economic Prospects. moderndiplomacy.eu Expresso: U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the turn of April. Will the trade talks be threatened by the Middle East War? By destabilizing the entire region, the US/Israeli War poses a risk not only to China, but the entire world, particularly …
(2026-03-15). War on Iran: Australia should put trust in its neighbours not a modern Titanic rogue state. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Kellie Tranter The US-Israeli attack on Iran has unequivocally demonstrated to the world — apart, it seems, from Australia's government — that being an ally of the US attracts potentially disastrous liabilities but confers few if any benefits. The US was manipulated into starting this illegal and unjustified war simply because Netanyahu planned…
(2026-03-15). Deadly Israeli settler violence surges in West Bank during Iran war. newarab.com 
While the world's attention is focused on the US-Israeli war on Since the start of the month, six Palestinians have been shot dead in Israeli human rights group B'Tselem said the increase in bloodshed "indicates the intensification of Israel's ethnic cleansing effo…
(2026-03-15). Iran's 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' Models. ummid.com As US-Israel versus Iran conflict intensifies, Iran's decentralised 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' layered leadership models ensure military operations persist despite leadership losses.
(2026-03-15). Tehran reminds Modi about need to activate BRICS. dawn.com • Under India's chairmanship, the expanded bloc has remained silent | • Pezeshkian, Araghchi urge Indian counterparts to spearhead a 'strong and constructive' intervention | • New Delhi caught in a diplomatic bind amid domestic LPG crisis; balances pro-Israel comments with its 'friend of Iran' status | NEW DELHI: Iran's top leaders have urged their Indian counterparts to activate the BRICS to play a "strong and constructive role" in the escalating war with the US and Israel, according to Iranian government readouts of recent telephone conversations. | The issu…
(2026-03-15). Pakistan to export food to Gulf states as regional supply chains affected. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to take the necessary measures to export food items to Gulf countries via maritime routes as the Iran war disrupts food supply in the region, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office. | The statement said that PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting to review Pakistan's domestic food situation and the export of surplus commodities in light of changing regional dynamics due to the US-Israel war on Iran. | The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministe…
(2026-03-15). US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook. newarab.com 
US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting next week, as the US-Israel war on The Fed will start its two-day meeting on Tuesday, with an announcement of the benchmark lending rate in the world's largest economy a day later. | The central bank cut rates three consecutive times last year before holding them steady at its January meeting. | It has a dual mandate of holding inflation near a…
(2026-03-15). Iran seeks guarantees, compensation to end war with US, Israel. ummid.com In a major rebuke to Donald Trump, Iran Thursday March 12, 2026 sought guarantees and compensation to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Iran's Crackdown: Arrests Over Alleged Spy Links Amid Rising Tensions. devdiscourse.com Iran has apprehended 500 individuals accused of espionage and sharing sensitive information with adversaries, according to the Islamic Republic's police chief. This follows continued airstrikes by Israeli and U.S. fighter jets.
(2026-03-15). Iran, Hezbollah launch missiles at Israel: Two lightly wounded, damage reported. haaretz.com
(2026-03-15). Zelenskiy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, after Kyiv sent specialists to four countries in the region. | Zelenskiy told reporters in comments cleared for release on Sunday that each of the three teams sent to the Middle East consisted of ‚Å dozens of people, who will conduct expert assessments and demonstrate how drone defences should operate. | Gulf states have expended large quantities of air-defence missiles to &sbq…
(2026-03-15). Iran destroys 5 more US KC-135 refuelling aircraft. thecanary.co 
Iran's military has destroyed five further KC-135 refuelling aircraft in an attack on the Prince Sultan US base in Saudi Arabia. The destruction comes a day after all six crew members were killed in a KC-135 crash in Iraq. The Pentagon has claimed the crash resulted from an accident, but pro-Iran resistance groups claimed credit […] | By
(2026-03-15). FCC threatening news stations who report US damage from Iranian attacks. thecanary.co 
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has threatened the licenses of news broadcasters for reporting on the damage that Iranian strikes have done to the US military. Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions — also known as the fake news — have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come […] | By
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Israeli strike kills 12 Lebanon medics amid peace push. dawn.com ⚪ A SITE in the Haret Hreik, a neighbourhood in southern Beirut which was struck by Israel.—AFP | • Death toll for paramedics this month rises to 31 after clinic bombing | • France offers to host negotiations in Paris; urges Israel to halt its offensive | • First direct talks since conflict expected in coming days, Haaretz reports | BEIRUT: An overnight Israeli strike on a healthcare centre in Borj Qalaouiya killed at least 12 Lebanese medical personnel, Lebanon's state news agency said on Saturday, as diplomatic efforts intensified amid reports Israe…
(2026-03-15). UAW 4811 UCSF Mission Bay Members & Supporters Protests Union Busting Tactics by UC Bosses. indybay.org UCSF UAW 4811 workers rallied at the Mission Bay campus 3/12/26 to demand that bargain for a fair contract. They also have filed unfair labor practices by UC against their union rights.
(2026-03-15). The Growing Problems of Operation Epic Fury. dissidentvoice.org The big drain on military resources has begun. A war apparently already won (and not), against an adversary supposedly without means to fight back, its air force and navy destroyed, its missile capabilities blunted, is now drawing the clumsy colossus of American power into the Middle East with embarrassing effect. The Middle East, where US …
(2026-03-15). UN chief seeks $308m aid for Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced a flash humanitarian appeal of $308.3 million to support civilians in Lebanon, after ongoing Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's rocket counter-attacks left around 816,000 Lebanese internally displaced, a figure that is set to rise. | "I am here on a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon," he said on Friday in Beirut, capital of the war-ravaged country. | "Solidarity in words must be matched by solidarity in action. This aid is urgently needed. The military escalation across the region is taking a terrible toll, including in Lebanon," the UN chief added.
(2026-03-15). New Zealand observes seven years since shootings at Christchurch mosques. dawn.com Remembrances took place in Christchurch to observe and honour the victims of two terror attacks on mosques that killed scores of worshipers seven years ago, media reports said Sunday. | Fifty-one victims were killed and 40 injured at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre on March 15, 2019. in New Zealand's deadliest-ever mass shooting. | The day began with "the Walk the Talk for Unity" at the Bridge of Remembrance in the city centre, organised by the Sakinah Community Trust, a group founded by several widows of the victims, local broadcaster 1News reported. | A memorial service at the Peace Bell in the bo…
(2026-03-15). Trump administration order declares embattled oil project exempt from state laws. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, CA, March 13, 2026 — In a move that experts say directly challenges the rule of law in the United States, the Trump administration today issued an order declaring that a start-up Texas oil company is exempt from any state law that conflicts with its plan to restart oil production on California's Central Coast.
(2026-03-15). Cuba Announces the Start of Talks with the United States. scheerpost.com Pablo Meriguet for Peoples Dispatch Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reported at a press conference that talks are currently underway between his government and officials from the US government. According to the president, the talks have been facilitated by international actors, though he did not specify whom. He also reported that the three basic objectives of the …
(2026-03-15). Monday 3/16: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-03-15). Excise department seizes 20kg of ice in DI Khan raid, suspect held. tribune.com.pk 
The Excise Department carried out a major anti-narcotics operation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan on Sunday, recovering 20kg of crystal meth, commonly known as ice, worth millions of rupees and arresting a suspect, officials said. | According to the department, the Excise Intelligence Squad acted on a tip-off and foiled an attempt to smuggle a large consignment of the drug. | The operation, conducted on Dera-Daraban Road near the DI Khan Toll Plaza, recovered the ice from a car's spare tyre and a concealed compartment. | The raid was carried out under the supervision of Excise Intelligence Provincial…
(2026-03-15). President Ramaphosa to address inaugural National Transport Conference. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address inaugural National Transport Conference | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the inaugural National Transport Conference at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on Monday. | The conference, held under the theme: "Transport: The Driver for Growth, Job Creation, Inclusivity and Sustainability" will bring together decision-makers, investors and innovators to deliberate on building a sustainable transport system that supports economic growth and job creation. | The Presidency said the gathering will provide a platform for stakeholders across government, business and civil society to eng…
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Quds Day Participants Call for an End to War with Iran. indybay.org For the past 46 years, on the last Friday of the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan people around the world have taken to the streets to stand for justice in support of Palestinians and all oppressed people across the globe. International Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) is a day of solidarity and unity against "imperialist and Zionist war and aggression in Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, and beyond by uplifting the people's right to liberation, sovereignty, and self-determination."
(2026-03-15). Overnight strikes in Afghanistan's Kandahar target 'terrorist hideouts and military infrastructure', says state media. dawn.com The Pakistan military carried out overnight strikes in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, targeting "terrorist hideouts and military infrastructure," as the military continues its operation against the Afghan Taliban, state-run Pakistan TV reported on Sunday, citing security sources. | According to Pakistan TV, the strikes "targeted facili…
(2026-03-15). Saturday 4/18: Marina: Greatest Enemy – Film and Conversation. indybay.org Marina Library Community Room, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA, 93955…
(2026-03-15). Solo Travel in Egypt: A Practical Guide for a Safe Holiday Adventure. thecanary.co 
Egypt is one of the most rewarding destinations on the planet. Ancient temples, golden deserts, the legendary River Nile, and some of the world's oldest monuments all wait for you in one country. But if you plan to go alone, you probably have one big question: is it safe? The short answer is yes, with […] | By
(2026-03-15). Legend, John Landy: The athlete who the extra. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-15). Rainfall brings relief as weather system moves into Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
A weather system carrying clouds and light winds from the west has entered Pakistan on Sunday, triggering rainfall across several parts of Punjab, including Lahore. | Rainfall has been reported in several districts of the province, including southern, central and upper Punjab, bringing pleasant weather and lowering temperatures. | In Lahore, rain that began late at night, accompanied by cool winds, improved the weather conditions, providing relief to residents. | The managing director of the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has placed officers and staff on alert to ensure drainage arrangements in view of the…
(2026-03-15). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: They're Going To Keep Lying About This War The Entire Time. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Every month I publish a collection of my work called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new issue is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This one is titled "They're Going To Keep Lying About This War The Entire Time," and features a painting of Donald Trump. They lied about the …
(2026-03-15). Controlling Kharg Island: Options for United States. ummid.com The Trump administration is weighing whether US Special Forces could seize or neutralise the Kharg Island as part of its strategy to pressure Iran during the continuing war.
(2026-03-15). Russia refuses oil sales to India on discounted price. ummid.com In a sudden turn of events, Russia has refused to supply oil to India on a discounted price, media reports said.
(2026-03-15). Six terrorists killed in joint operation by CTD, police in KP's Kohat. dawn.com KOHAT: Six terrorists were killed in a joint operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kohat district's Lachi tehsil by the Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) and Kohat police, the police said on Sunday. | In a statement, Kohat District Police Officer Shahbaz Elahi said that the CTD and police carried out the operation after receiving intelligence that terrorists were planning to orchestrate a large-scale attack in Lachi. | Subsequently, a large contingent of CTD personnel and police launched "a search and strike operation". During the operation, the suspects opened fire on the police, to which the teams responded," he s…
(2026-03-15). Madison, April 4, 2026: Worker's Assembly Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wibailoutpeople.org 
Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 while supporting striking sanitation workers fighting for union recognition with their union AFSCME. | At May Day Solidarity School in Madison, Wisconsin March 14, 2026. | Photo:
(2026-03-15). Madison, April 25, 2026: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Year Anniversary Celebration! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-15). Madison, April 11, 2026: Lessons From Minneapolis! A Discussion With People's Fighters! wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/1CoWZEwdz2/ A panel discussion with rank and file workers on the ground in Minneapolis MN fighting against ICE occupation, along with WIsconsin labor and community activists mobilizing for MAY 1st!Come hear first-hand accounts from Minneapolis rank and file labor activists on the ground about their fight against ICE occupation and organizing mass strike …
(2026-03-15). Job contracts can't override NIRC jurisdiction: IHC. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by M/s Reko Diq Mining Company, ruling that "exclusive jurisdiction" clauses in employment contracts cannot be used to "oppress" workers or oust the statutory jurisdiction of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC). | A single bench comprising Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas observed that while commercial entities are free to choose forums for dispute resolution, such freedom is not absolute in employment contracts where an "inequality of bargaining power" exists. | The controversy arose from an employment contract offered to Rubina Mu…
(2026-03-15). PTI calls for OIC moot over war on Iran. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The PTI has expressed deep alarm over the rapidly deteriorating regional security environment and called upon the government to immediately convene an emergency meeting of the OIC to forge a united response and foil any attempt to once again drag the region and the Ummah into a foreign-imposed and catastrophic conflict. | In a statement issued on Saturday, PTI Central Inf ≠ormation Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said urgent diplomatic action was imperative to prevent the Muslim world from being dragged into another devastating war. He warned that rapidly escalating tensions could destabilise the entir…
(2026-03-15). Cuba denies alleged official statement regarding "Option Zero" radiohc.cu Cuba's Civil Defense General Staff has refuted a statement that has been circulating on social media, which warns of an alleged "Option Zero" scenario resulting from an energy system collapse. | The text, alarmist in nature, details a catastrophic scenario that would include a total halt to transportation, widespread suspension of electricity service, a cessation of water pumping, and an extreme tightening of food rationing, among other measures. | "It is important to note that the National Civil Defense General Staff has not issued any communication containing such content or utilizing such a format. The genuine…
(2026-03-15). California 175 – Pan African Heritage at Sutter's Fort and California Gold Mining District. indybay.org Imagine the positive impact on society if people of Pan African Ancestry were part of the daily Sutter's Fort, State Historical Park Tourist and Educational experience. | People of Pan African Ancestry provided financial venture capital, agriculture products, cooking, barrel making, personal military escort, fur trapping, scouting and much, much more…
(2026-03-15). Union Busting Apple Wants Whistleblower Gjovik To Stop Saying "Menstruation" On Internet. indybay.org Union busting Apple corporation is starting to panic. It may have to go to trial for illegally firing Apple senior engineering program manager Ashley Gjovik who blew the whistle over serious toxin contamination at her office and next to her apartment where an illegally built fabrication factory was sending out fumes. Now her court hearing is coming up and they are panicking it will go to trial.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Thursday 3/19: Tell Target to STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-03-15). Milwaukee, August 22, 2026: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Anniversary Celebration. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1NjnVkT54R/ Event by Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement, Moratorium NOW! Coalition and We Rise Fighting — Labor Podcast 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, …
(2026-03-15). Friday 3/13: Free Food Church now in FELTON every Friday. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon | #BoulderCreek 2pm-?till food gone (Downtown ~13080 Hwy 9 between Jenna Sue's Cafe and the taqueria)…
(2026-03-15). Saturday 3/28: Know Your Rights: Best Practices for Interacting with Immigration Enforcement. indybay.org India Community Center | 525 Los Coches St. | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-03-15). Monday 3/16: Time for Mayor Lurie to GO: STOP Harassing Black Residents & Causing Health & Safety Danger. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall | At Polk St. Entrance | SF Civil Service Hearing At Rm 400 in SF City Hall…
(2026-03-15). Thursday 3/19: Film Showing: Coup 53. indybay.org Berkeley City College Auditorium | 2050 Center Street | Berkeley, California 94704…
(2026-03-15). Wang urges Muttaqi to cease fire. tribune.com.pk 
China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve their disputes through dialogue rather than force, calling for restraint and an immediate ceasefire as tensions rise between the two neighbours. | Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed the message during a phone call with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, according to a statement released by China's foreign ministry on Friday. | Wang stressed that both sides should remain calm and work toward defusing tensions through direct engagement. | Wang urged the two countries to exercise restraint and hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible to…
(2026-03-15). PAA cancels NOTAM on flight suspension at Islamabad airport. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has cancelled a previously issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) regarding flight operations at Islamabad International Airport on Sunday. | According to a spokesperson for the authority, flight operations at the airport on March 16 between 08: 30am and 10: 30am will now continue as normal. | The authority also said that a temporary airspace restriction issued for the Lahore Flight Information Region has been withdrawn. | Read: Islamabad airport to shut for two hours on March 16 | The … | Earlier, on March 14, PAA issued a NOTAM announcing the temporary closure of six sectors of…
(2026-03-15). Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh. ummid.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in India's immediate neighbourhood – Bangladesh and Nepal, which might have an impact on India's regional aspirations and impact.
(2026-03-15). Names of 6 airmen killed in plane crash in Iraq released. albawaba.com ALBAWABA -Six U.S. Air Force airmen were killed in an aircraft crash in western Iraq on Thursday, the Pentagon revealed in a statement.On Saturday, the Pentagon identified all the American airmen who lost their lives in the plane crash. According to American authorities, an investigation was opened into the incident which took place in Iraq.The airmen were identified as Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Alabama, Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28, of Columbus, Ohio, Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky, Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, of Mooresville, Indiana, Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, of Wilmington,…
(2026-03-15). From Khamenei to Khamenei: Revolutionary Islamism to National-Islamist Statism? muslimskeptic.com Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as the successor to his deceased father as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Formally, the position of Supreme Leader is filled by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical council whose members are elected by popular vote in …
(2026-03-15). Workers Are Leaving the Trump Coalition. progressivehub.net JARED ABBOTT & JOAN C. WILLIAMS | JACOBIN…
(2026-03-15). The Ashes of Puerto Vallarta. counterpunch.org On a recent sunny day, tourists and locals on Puerto Vallarta's ocean front boardwalk, the Malecon, watched intensely as a Mexican navy helicopter buzzed the water carrying out practice maneuvers with a patrol boat. The military machines conducted their exercise minutes after a group of four humpback whales had splashed the same waters for different, […] | To read this article, log in
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(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). After earlier returns, more Iranian female footballers abandon Australian asylum. geo.tv 
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.
(2026-03-15). Govt hikes kerosene by Rs40 per litre, keeps petrol and diesel prices unchanged. dawn.com The government has increased the price of kerosene oil by another Rs40 per litre and approved Rs23 billion price differential subsidy for payments to oil companies (OMCs) to keep the prices of two other oil products — petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) — unchanged for the week ending March 20. | Otherwise, the petrol and HSD prices should have gone up by more than Rs49 and Rs75 per litre with effect from March 14. | With fresh price notification, Kerosene, commonly described as poor man's fuel, has become the most expensive consumer product at Rs358 per litre and has seen the highest increas…
(2026-03-15). Dahiyeh: the Beirut Suburb at the Heart of a Deadly Israeli Military Doctrine. juancole.com The Conversation) — Over the ten days of the renewed conflict in the Middle East, Beirut's southern district of Dahiyeh has been targeted by Israel, which is…
(2026-03-15). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.
(2026-03-15). FO rejects India's 'absurd and unwarranted' statement on Pakistan's cross-border actions in Afghanistan. dawn.com The Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday rejected a statement made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs criticising Pakistan's cross-border action in Afghanistan, stating that the statement was "absurd, unwarranted" and "shamefully hypocritical". | The development comes as Pakistan continues with A day earlier, the Indian MEA's spok…
(2026-03-15). These 20 Corporations Are Major Culprits in the Affordability Crisis. scheerpost.com Typical pay at the largest low-wage employers is so low that workers can't cover basic necessities and often have to rely on public assistance. Sarah Anderson and Reyanna James for Inequality.org 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. …
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Here's why Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Al-Nassr Vs Al-Khaleej. ummid.com This is now almost certain that Al-Nassr Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss the Al-Nassr vs Al-Khaleej SPL match Saturday March 14, 2026.
(2026-03-15). President Miguel Díaz-Canel praises work of Cuban press in the Revolution. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, congratulated Cuban journalists on the country's Press Day, which is celebrated in tribute to the founding of the newspaper *Patria*. | On X, the Head of State referred to the Cuban press as a worthy companion in all the battles of the Revolution, both within and outside the Homeland. | He noted that it "has always told the story from the trenches—whether amidst the hardships of daily life or during internationalist missions." | Furthermore, he asserted that—alongside combatants, doctors, teachers,…
(2026-03-15). Friday 3/27: Seaside: West Bank Palestinians Build Self-reliance. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-03-15). Mercedes teenager Antonelli wins maiden grand prix in China. tribune.com.pk 
An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who made his maiden podium for Ferrari. | The 19-year-old Antonelli converted being the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history into victory after both McLarens dramatically failed to start the Shanghai race. | Antonelli briefly lost the lead at the start but once he got back in front he controlled the pace to cruise home to the chequered flag by more than five seconds from Russell. Charles Leclerc was fourth in the second Ferrari. | "I'm speechless, I'm about to…
(2026-03-15). "These People are Crazy:" Climate Science and the Cult of Self-Loathing. wattsupwiththat.com There was a time when environmental stewardship meant conservation grounded in gratitude rather than condemnation. It reflected a belief that a prosperous and confident society could protect its natural inheritance without repudiating the very progress that made such protection possible. The American conservation tradition grew from strength, not shame. In recent decades, however, much of what is presented as settled "climate science" has drifted from practical environmental management toward a sweeping moral narrative that indicts industrial civilization itself. The debate is no longer confined to atmospheric ch…
(2026-03-15). India's obsession with Civil Services is killing innovation. ummid.com In the long run, a nation that values its innovators as much as its administrators will stand a far better chance of building the technological future it hopes to lead.
(2026-03-15). What has social media given us? tribune.com.pk 
The earliest recollection I have of perhaps the most rudimentary form of social media is autograph books — which, in the 1970s, bloomed into slam books. These were notebooks passed among friends to share personal information and opinions, often anonymously. To be invited to write in someone's slam book was considered a privilege — an acceptance into the clique who, despite being young Pakistani teens, had already had the exposure to document Clint Eastwood as their favourite actor, Demis Roussos or David Cassidy as their favourite actor, Billie Jean King as their favourite sportswoman, steak as the…
(2026-03-15). How Masjid Nabawi expansions boosted comfort, capacity for millions of visitors. ummid.com Since the beginning of the Saudi era, Masjid e Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, has undergone a series of major expansions aimed at facilitating the movement of worshippers and visitors.
(2026-03-15). FMD cases in North West rise to 179. sanews.gov.za FMD cases in North West rise to 179 | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced a rise in confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) across the province. | In a statement on Saturday, the department alerted communities, farmers, and stakeholders that infections had climbed to 179. | "As of 06 March 2026, three additional cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number of infections from 158 to 179," the department said. | The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality remains the most affected, with 58 cases, followed by the Bojanala Platinum District with 53, the Dr Ru…
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). A Billion-Dollar Company Poisoned Their Town, Then Moved on. Now People are Dying. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez for TRNN Three years ago, on Feb. 3, 2023, the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical disaster—one of the worst industrial disasters in US history—took place in the small town of East Palestine, OH. Since that fateful day, residents have been exploited and abandoned by Norfolk Southern, the government, opportunistic politicians, sensationalist media …
(2026-03-15). Wednesday 3/18: Weapons Embargo Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/powerhour…
(2026-03-15). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia on Wed March 18. ummid.com Eid 2026 Moon: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and neighboring Arab states are gearing up to sight the Eid 2026 Moon, Crescent, of the month of Shawwal on Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-15). Friday 3/20: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-03-15). Saturday 3/14: Free virtual screening of the feature film "The Judge" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JCdd……
(2026-03-15). There were 5,268 evictions filed in Oakland during 2025. indybay.org Many evictions lead to homelessness and being unhoused on the cold hearted streets of Oakland.
(2026-03-15). Sunday 3/29: Unstitched: A Celebration of the Saree. indybay.org Asian Art Museum, Larkin St, San Francisco. Parking is at the adjoining UC Law or Civic Center garages.
(2026-03-15). Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl in final ODI against Bangladesh. dawn.com Pakistan on Sunday won the toss and opted to bowl against Bangladesh in their final and third One-Day International in Dhaka. | "Pakistan win the toss and opt to field first in the third ODI," said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on X, referring to ODI captain Shaheen Afridi's decision. | The match is being played at Dhaka's Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. ; ⚪ In their second ODI on Friday, Pakistan
(2026-03-15). Trump administration slams CNN over Iran war coverage. dawn.com • Pete Hegseth calls reporting 'patently ridiculous' | • Thompson says network will keep reporting 'the truth' | WASHINGTON: The Pentagon and White House slammed CNN over its Iran war coverage on Friday — with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying he looked forward to an ally of President Donald Trump taking over the news network. | Hegseth spent part of a news conference on US military operations against Tehran criticising the media and CNN in particular, urging for what he called an "actual patriotic press". | The former Fox News host was particularly incensed by a sto…
(2026-03-15). Pakistani women's voices resonate at UN rights forum. dawn.com UNITED NATIONS: At the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the United Nations this week, two Pakistani voices — one from the country's parliamentary platform and the other from the moral authority of a Nobel laureate — placed access to justice for women at the centre of a polarised global debate. | Speaking during the General Debate on behalf of Asifa Bhutto Zardari, Senator Bushra Anjum stressed that strengthening access to justice requires more than declarations — it demands institutional reform, representation within justice systems, and dismantling structural bar…
(2026-03-15). Cuban president speaks with media professionals on Cuban Press Day. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic—joined by Politburo member and Secretary of Organization, Roberto Morales Ojeda — held an exchange today with a delegation of professionals from national media outlets as part of the Cuban Press Commemoration Week. | The occasion provided a fitting opportunity to discuss how the sector transforms challenges into opportunities and continues to grow its audience by studying and adopting global trends. These trends enable the sector to be better positioned to continue de…
(2026-03-15). Monday 3/16: Phone Bank for Leqaa Kordai & Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/pb-ly…
(2026-03-15). Kazakhstan officials extend control over the arts. globalvoices.org The creative industry says new regulations could become a threat to free expressionOriginally published on This article was written by Nazerke Kurmangazinova for
(2026-03-15). As Hell Rains Down on Iran, Western Media averts its Gaze. juancole.com
(2026-03-15). Vietnam con marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel. radiohc.cu Vietnam puede presumir hoy el hecho de contar con la que es considerada por consultores especializados como la marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel, representativa del Grupo de Industria Militar y Telecomunicaciones. | Según la evaluación de la principal consultora independiente global especializada en valoración y estrategia de marcas, Brand Finance, Viettel resalta con una puntuación de 89,9 sobre 100 en el Ândice de Fortaleza de Marca (BSI, por sus siglas en inglés) y recibió la calificación más alta posible, AAA+. | En la clasificación de 2026 la puntuación BSI de Viettel es la más alta r…
(2026-03-15). Italia accede a las semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Italia derrotó este sábado 8-6 a Puerto Rico y avanzó a las semifinales del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, resultado que confirma la condición de revelación del conjunto europeo en el torneo. La victoria marca un momento histórico para Italia, que rompe su techo competitivo en el certamen y se instala por primera vez entre los cuatro grandes.
(2026-03-15). Cuba: 5 Detained for Vandalism Amid Protests Against the Energy Crisis Generated by US Blockade. orinocotribune.com 
Five individuals were detained for carrying out acts of vandalism amid an otherwise peaceful protest in the Cuban town of Morón, Ciego de àÅvila province, where demonstrators protested against the energy crisis that the island nation is suffering due to the US-imposed oil blockade. | In the early hours of Saturday, March 14, residents of the El Vaquerito popular council marched through the streets of Morón, with demands focusing on the critical energy situation and access to food products. | According to local press reports, everything initially proceeded peacefully and there was an exchange between the pro…
(2026-03-15). Muere Jàºrgen Habermas, el filósofo que marcó el debate público de la Alemania de posguerra. cubadebate.cu Habermas, una de las figuras intelectuales más influyentes de Alemania y referente mundial por su teoría del consenso democrático y la esfera pública, murió este sábado a los 96 años, según confirmó su editorial Suhrkamp. Por siete décadas, sus intervenciones marcaron debates claves sobre democracia, memoria histórica y el papel de Alemania en Europa.
(2026-03-15). Trump pide ayuda para abrir estrecho de Ormuz mientras aumentan bajas estadounidenses. cubadebate.cu Trump, quien afirmó que EE.UU. destruyó las capacidades militares iraníes y anteriormente había prometido que la Armada estadounidense comenzaría "muy pronto" a escoltar a los buques cisterna a través del estrecho de Ormuz, pide ahora refuerzos.
(2026-03-15). La guerra è alle porte dell'Europa. strategic-culture.su I leader europei erano pronti a fare la guerra contro la Russia e stavano facendo di tutto per far finire nel baratro l'intero continente. Poi, perà≤, i loro piani sono stato interrotti da dalla furia israeliana e il nuovo conflitto in Medio Oriente ha cambiato la direzione del grande piano euroinomane.
(2026-03-15). Sunday 4/19: Seaside Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Laguna Grande Regional Park — Lakeside, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA…
(2026-03-15). La caricatura del México pistolero y narco no es inocente… indybay.org
(2026-03-15). Minab: When the world's most precise missile chose a classroom. aljazeera.com Targeting a school and the mass killing of children are war crimes, and those responsible need to be held to account.
(2026-03-15). Vietnam holds general election, 93% candidates from ruling Communist Party. aljazeera.com Vietnamese elect members of parliament from a list of candidates ‚Å almost exclusively fielded by the governing party.
(2026-03-15). Republic of Congo votes in election that could extend Sassou's 42-year rule. aljazeera.com Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, is running for fifth term in polls boycotted by major political parties.
(2026-03-15). Smoke rises over Beirut's southern suburbs. aljazeera.com Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs as the Middle East war enters its third week.
(2026-03-15). Barrage of US-Israeli strikes target Isfahan. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-15). One minute to know: How China's environmental code protects blue skies. ecns.cn Quick question for you: who protects the blue skies, clear waters and green mountains we all enjoy? Now China has a new answer: the Ecological and Environmental Code. On Thursday, the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted the environmental code.
(2026-03-15). Unlocking Chinese Cities: Huajuhong puts the spotlight on Guangdong's 'Orange City'. ecns.cn Huajuhong, a humble citrus peel from Guangdong Province, has arouse much attention at this year's "two sessions" when Hua Chunying, China's vice foreign minister, showed a fondness for it.
(2026-03-15). Why did Chinese vice foreign minister Hua Chunying praise this fruit. ecns.cn During China's 2026 "two sessions" political meetings, a Guangdong deputy to the National People's Congress introduced a local specialty called Huajuhong, or pomelo peel, to Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying.
(2026-03-15). Apple to cut App Store commissions in China. ecns.cn Apple will reduce the commission rates it charges developers on its App Store in the Chinese mainland after communicating with local regulators, with the changes taking effect on March 15, according to media reports.
(2026-03-15). Insights | Home is where the heart settles: American 'village chief' shares his stories in Yunnan. ecns.cn In the ancient town of Xizhou, Dali, in southwest China's Yunnan Province, stands a boutique hotel renovated from a traditional Bai ethnic residence — the Linden Centre. Its founder is an American.
(2026-03-15). China uploads 349 million imaging records to enable cross-province hospital access. ecns.cn China has uploaded 349 million medical imaging data indexes to a national healthcare platform to enable hospitals to retrieve patient scans across provinces, according to the country's healthcare security authority.
(2026-03-15). ASEAN FMs call for restraint, diplomacy amid Middle East crisis. ecns.cn Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday called for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Middle East and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
(2026-03-15). Shanghai ranks second on Time Out's 2026 list of world's best cities. ecns.cn British city culture magazine Time Out released its 2026 list of the world's 50 best cities on Wednesday, placing Shanghai second, the highest-ranked city in Asia.
(2026-03-15). Deliveries in Xizang are now faster and cheaper. ecns.cn Seeing high courier delivery charges — and sometimes no shipping options at all — when shopping online has long troubled people in the Xizang autonomous region, especially those in rural communities. As a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, Norbu Yangzom proposed a solution.
(2026-03-15). HKSAR govt actively aligns with national 15th Five-Year Plan to promote high-quality development, says chief executive. ecns.cn John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Thursday that Hong Kong will actively align with the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan to contribute to further deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-03-15). South Korean investors increase bets on Chinese assets. ecns.cn South Korean retail investors are ramping up investments in Chinese assets, with China becoming one of their key overseas destinations in 2025 amid shifting regional market opportunities.
(2026-03-15). Yangtze protection efforts boost water quality, wildlife: mininster. ecns.cn China's environment minister said on Thursday that ecological protection efforts over the past decade have improved water quality in the Yangtze River basin and helped increase populations of endangered wildlife.
(2026-03-15). China makes rapid progress in brain-computer interface technology: Chinese Expert. ecns.cn Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) became a buzz word during China's 2026 "two sessions." The term was included for the first time in the government work report.
(2026-03-15). Comicomment: The bloodied 'peace' rhetoric. ecns.cn While claiming to defend human rights and peace, U.S. actions leave destruction and suffering, as UN High Commissioner Volker Tàºrk warned: missiles only bring "death, destruction, and human suffering." Geopolitical pursuits at the cost of innocent lives perpetuate violence and hatred in the region.
(2026-03-15). China's foreign trade up 18.3% in first two months of 2026. ecns.cn China's foreign trade surged 18.3% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, marking a robust start to the year, according to Tuesday's data from the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-03-15). China Q&A | Hong Kong CPPCC member answers Australian scholar: How can HKSAR as top global financial center aligns with 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn China's 15th Five-Year Plan includes a dedicated section on promoting the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (SARs), proposing to strengthen cooperation between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland in multiple areas and integrating the development of the SARs into the country's overall planning.
(2026-03-15). In Numbers: Ecological and Environmental Code paves way for a sustainable future. ecns.cn China's top legislature on Thursday passed the landmark Ecological and Environmental Code. As China's second formal statutory code following the adoption of the Civil Code in 2020, it is set to take effect on Aug. 15, 2026.
(2026-03-15). Flab for beef campaign in East China city draws over 2,700 challengers. ecns.cn A novel weight-loss campaign offering beef as a reward has attracted more than 2,700 challengers in Wuxi City, east China's Jiangsu Province, as of Thursday, media reported.
(2026-03-15). China sends two test satellites into orbit. ecns.cn China successfully launched two experimental satellites aboard a Long March 2D rocket early on Friday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
(2026-03-15). 10 big things about China you should not miss (March 8 – March 14). ecns.cn 1. China approves 2026-2030 blueprint, maps out high-quality path toward modernization | China's national lawmakers on Thursday approved a development blueprint for the 2026-2030 period, marking a pivotal step in the modernization drive of nearly one-fifth of the world's population.
(2026-03-15). Growth target reflects focus on structural reform. ecns.cn China's latest Government Work Report signals a shift toward securing more sustainable expansion, as policymakers lower the headline target while prioritizing structural reform and long-term stability, economists said.
(2026-03-15). US, China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping meet business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. — Reuters/FileTalks to focus on tariffs, rare earths, high-tech export controls.Analysts see little prospect for breakthrough due to Iran war.New US trade probes…
(2026-03-15). Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
Just over two weeks before President Donald Trump is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, Chinese uncertainty over the US leader's goals and the impact of the Iran war hang over the highly anticipated state visit. | Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aimed at sealing a trade war truce the two leaders shook hands on when they met in South Korea in October. | But for Beijing, which likes to carefully choreograph such events to avoid any possibility of embarrassment, Trump's free-wheeling style is proving a challenge. | A source familiar with negotiations told AFP that Chinese o…
(2026-03-15). Tensions Surge in U.S.-Iran Conflict Amid Rising Oil Prices. devdiscourse.com As tensions escalate in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. military actions have heavily impacted Iran's Kharg Island, contributing to global economic strain with oil prices remaining high at around $100 per barrel.
(2026-03-15). The War Against Iran: 30 Years in the Making. globalresearch.ca [This important article by Prof. Piers Robinson was first published by GR in June 2025.] | There is a grim inevitability about the developing war aimed at overthrowing the Iranian government. It might not seem this way for the millions of …
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown. newarab.com 
AI-created videos circulating on The Middle East war has unleashed an avalanche of AI-generated visuals, dwarfing anything seen in previous conflicts and often leaving social media users unable to distinguish fabrication…
(2026-03-15). Iran's revolutionary guards threaten target Netanyahu 'if he's still alive'. thecanary.co 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have threatened to continue targeting Benjamin Netanyahu if he's still alive. In a statement, the IRCG said: The unknown fate of the criminal Zionist Prime Minister and the possibility of his death or escape with his family from the occupied territories reveals the crisis and instability of the Zionists. If this […] | By
(2026-03-15). 'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). Just Security: Iran, the Nuremberg Inheritance, and the Trump-Netanyahu Axis. indybay.org After the Iran Strikes, Shouldn't Nuremberg's Legacy Apply to Trump and Netanyahu? | Nuremberg's promise was simple but radical: power does not erase responsibility. The Iran strikes — and the global reaction to them — test whether that promise is finally meant for everyone.
(2026-03-15). Channel 13 to be sold to anti-government high-tech entrepreneurs, shunning billionaire Netanyahu ally. haaretz.com Channel 13 owner Len Blavatnik, after last week refusing to extend a deal that would allow pro-government i24 News owner Patrick Drahi to acquire the news outlet, signed a deal with a group of anti-government high-tech entrepreneurs, raising hopes for a new independent and critical news channel…
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2026-03-15). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-03-15). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-15). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Russia: Illustrating the Fundamental Principles – results of the 2025 Art Poster Contest. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Lebanon: ICRC supporting life-saving medical services during hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC elects new member to governing body. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Syria: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of 86 detainees between Damascus and Sweida. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Kazakhstan: ICRC president concludes official visit to Astana focused on support for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Building a legacy of physical rehabilitation: A journey with OPAI and collaborative partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Pakistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Regional Conference in Bishkek marks International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). South Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC president: Widening hostilities across Middle East putting civilian lives in grave danger. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Nigeria: Millions of children face malnutrition amid ongoing conflict in the country's northeast. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Lebanon: ICRC reiterates urgent call to protect humanitarian and medical workers following the killing of a Lebanese Red Cross volunteer. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC president urges respect for rules of war as major military escalation starts in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC Regional Director urges greater commitment to International Humanitarian Law in Pacific visit. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). The Slow Death of International Law: A Return to the 1930s. moderndiplomacy.eu After the Second World War and the loss of millions of lives, the victorious powers decided to establish rules and mechanisms to preserve international peace and security, prevent threats to peace, suppress acts of aggression, and ensure the peaceful settlement of disputes between states in accordance with international law. These mechanisms and the institutions created …
(2026-03-15). A Rebuttal: Why the BRAVE Burma Act Is Exactly What Washington and Brussels Need. moderndiplomacy.eu This article is a rebuttal to "Beyond the BRAVE Burma Act: US Myanmar Policy at a Crossroads," published by Modern Diplomacy on 11 March 2026. Modern Diplomacy recently published an essay that, in my view, offers readers a deeply misleading portrait of both the BRAVE Burma Act and the broader situation in Myanmar. While I welcome open …
(2026-03-15). Why should Europe federalise? moderndiplomacy.eu In the history of the European Union, federalists have always been present. But today, Europe is put in a dangerous position in world politics, one where it can either fall in the abyss or rise as one federal system that can compete with other strong actors. A few weeks after President Trump's threats to take …
(2026-03-15). Rethinking ASEAN Values: Between Partial Reform and Radical Break. moderndiplomacy.eu On January 4, 2026, ten days after the junta announced the third phase of its elections in the region, a military gyrocopter attacked a hospital in the village of Ma Taunt Ta, Sagaing. The attack killed the 40-year-old chief doctor, Dr. Aung Thel Htut, a doctor who had joined the civil disobedience movement since the …
(2026-03-15). The Pacific-Middle East Axis: Examining the Parallel Military Expansions of China and the U.S. moderndiplomacy.eu China and its People's Liberation Army have developed an ambitious military strategy for comprehensive military modernization, beginning with the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). This has prompted the United States to urgently reposition its forces. While China strengthens its defense capabilities to counter external pressure, Washington finds itself compelled to withdraw some of its military forces, …
(2026-03-15). The Quiet Power Behind the Oil Trade. moderndiplomacy.eu In every Middle East crisis, public attention turns first to missiles, fleets, and air power. That is understandable, but it misses the mechanism that often delivers the first real economic shock. Oil does not move through a war zone just because a tanker is physically capable of sailing. It moves only when financiers, charterers, cargo …
(2026-03-15). Gulf states intercept new missiles and drones. newarab.com 
Gulf states reported new missile and drone attacks Sunday after Tehran threatened to widen its campaign as the war in
(2026-03-15). Israeli troops kill four in West Bank, including 2 children. newarab.com 
The official Palestinian news agency said the family was shot late Saturday after going out to buy new clothes for the coming Eid al-Fitr holiday.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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?
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Venezuela Resumes Gas Exports to Colombia; Petro Proposes Lifting Venezuela's MERCOSUR Suspension. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "All the efforts that we are making are to honor the Liberator Simón Bolívar so…
(2026-03-15). Venezuela se instala en semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Venezuela firmó una de las sorpresas del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol al vencer este sábado 8-5 a Japón en el loanDepot park de Miami, para conquistar un histórico pase a semifinales. Los sudamericanos enfrentarán el lunes a la sorprendente e invicta Italia, que derrotó 8-6 a Puerto Rico para asegurar su presencia en la semifinal.
(2026-03-15). Venezuela se instala en semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Venezuela firmó una de las sorpresas del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol al vencer este sábado 8-5 a Japón en el loanDepot park de Miami, para conquistar un histórico pase a semifinales. Los sudamericanos enfrentarán el lunes a la sorprendente e invicta Italia, que derrotó 8-6 a Puerto Rico para asegurar su presencia en la semifinal.
(2026-03-15). Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in West Bank, Palestinian health authorities say. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including a mother, father and two children, as they drove in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, Palestinian health authorities said. | A mother and father, ages 35 and 37, and two of their children, ages 5 and 7, were shot in the head in the village of Tammun, while two of their other children sustained injuries, Palestinian health authorities. | The Israeli military said it was looking into the reports. | The Palestinian Health Ministry also said one Palestinian was killed in an attack by settlers overnight. | Israeli settlers in the West Bank are taking advantage of c…
(2026-03-15). Thursday 3/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-03-15). Susan Abulhawa's response to Mamdani, for reporters and people asking her to comment. iacenter.org Susan Abulhawa is an internationally renowned and award-winning Palestinian author and poet. She is the bestselling author of "Mornings in Jenin" and "The Blue Between Sky and Water". She is also the founder of the nonprofit organization Playgrounds for Palestine. In early 2024, she managed to enter Gaza twice through the Rafah crossing. There, at the Culture and Free Thought Association, she held a series of workshops for young people who had been displaced to tent encampments. The book she references is "Every Moment Is a Life: Gaza in the Time of Genocide", an Arabic-English bilingual anthology of essays that…
(2026-03-15). Starmer knew about Mandelson all along now he must resign. thecanary.co 
Starmer knew. And now we know Peter Mandelson was fast-tracked into government despite explicit warnings that his "particularly close" friendship with prolific paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein made him a "general reputational risk". Keir Starmer chose to ignore red flags about a man who stayed at Epstein's house after his conviction. And Starmer knew. Mandelson's vetting was […] | By
(2026-03-15). How to Adapt to Structural Market Changes as a Global Investor. moderndiplomacy.eu Global markets are not affected solely by short cycles. Profound, structural shifts, such as demographic transitions and technological disruption, are changing how capital moves across economies. For global investors, it has become more critical than ever to adapt. Strategies that worked a few decades ago may now underperform due to massive shifts in markets, mostly …
(2026-03-15). UK hospitals urged to scrap Palantir over health and human rights risks. thecanary.co 
A coalition of leading human rights, health groups and trade unions has urged NHS England to cancel its contract with Palantir based on serious risks to the NHS. Medact has sent its new briefing document, Concerns Regarding Palantir Technologies in NHS Data Systems, to all NHS trust and Integrated Care Board CEOs. It urges them […] | By
(2026-03-15). Novak Djokovic Withdraws from Miami Open due to Injury. devdiscourse.com World-renowned tennis player Novak Djokovic has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Miami Open due to a right shoulder injury. The news was confirmed by tournament organizers on Sunday, creating a noticeable void in the event's lineup.
(2026-03-15). US police took dying Black man's ambulance for cop having a 'mild anxiety attack'. thecanary.co 
Dyshan Best was shot and killed in March 2025 by police during a foot chase in Bridgeport, Connecticut, US. As he lay dying, officers insisted an ambulance sent for Best be used to transport a colleague having a "mild anxiety attack" to the local hospital. Police claimed Best had been armed — but he was […] | By
(2026-03-15). When machines begin to think. tribune.com.pk 
Besides other grave issues such as climate change, global warming, nuclear proliferation and scarcity of resources concerning the future of human society and the world, the question of Artificial Intelligence (AI)—and its involvement in and impact on holistic life— has been haunting all types of discussions at diversified forums, for a few years. The enthusiasm and ambitiousness associated with this unprecedented new technological advancement is logically entangled with equally intensified reservations, and horrors. Some blockbuster movies, under sci-fi and fantasy genres, and the vicissitudes took…
(2026-03-15). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.
(2026-03-15). Canary catch up: momtok, manosphere and good old BBC homophobia. thecanary.co 
Welcome back to Canary catch-up, your weekly natter about the most talked-about TV of the week. This week in between copious amounts of TV, I've also been enjoying some live music. Last Sunday, I saw Lily Allen perform her full West End Girl album, which was incredible, raw, feminine rage. It was also topped off […] | By
(2026-03-15). Italy Advances to World Baseball Classic Semifinals Sending Puerto Rico Home. radiohc.cu Havana, March 14 (RHC) — With Daikin Park packed to capacity, Italy defeated Puerto Rico 8-6 today in a heartbreaking game that gave them a ticket to the semifinals in the VI World Baseball Classic, shattering the Puerto Ricans' dream. | Simply put, the Italians continue to prove they are the revelation of this tournament. It's the first time they've advanced this far in the Classic, and all signs point to them being a force to be reckoned with, as they demonstrated early in the game. | Puerto Rico, with a more favorable history in this competition, came out against the Europeans with those credentials, and…
(2026-03-15). Indigenous people blockade highway to protest destruction of their territory. thecanary.co 
More than 100 Indigenous Ayoreo-Totobiegosode people, most of whom were forcibly contacted between 1979 and 2004, have blockaded a major Paraguayan highway in the heart of South America. They're trying to stop the destruction of the forest where their uncontacted relatives still live. Porai Picanerai, one of the Ayoreo leaders, said: After forced contact, we […] | By
(2026-03-15). Israel reserves bomb shelters for rich Jews. thecanary.co 
Jewish Israelis are systematically blocking access to bomb shelters for minority groups. Essentially, if you're not Jewish, you are not guaranteed access to protection from incoming missiles — also read: Apartheid We saw the same depraved behaviour during the 12-day war of 2025. Israelis kicked out Palestinian citizens of Israel, Africans, Thai workers, and even […] | By
(2026-03-15). Artemis II Moon Rocket cleared for April 2026 launch. ummid.com The Amercian space agency, NASA, has cleared Artemis II Moon Rocket for a launch in April 2026 with four astronauts onboard.
(2026-03-15). Video of teachers hitting little boy sparks fury in Algeria. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Anger spread in the Algerian community after a video went viral showing female teachers assaulting a little child at an educational institution.The incident sparked outrage, with some condemning the practice as illegal and others questioning why it was filmed on school grounds. On the other hand, others called the Ministry of Education in Algeria to identify the teachers, punish them and force them to resign.In the viral footage, the teachers struck a child who was standing in line before one of them escorted him into the classroom, and on the way, he seemed to know what would happen to him. As soon as…
(2026-03-15). Philippe's Surge: A Beacon for French Centrism. devdiscourse.com Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe achieved a noteworthy lead in Sunday's initial round of the mayoral elections in Le Havre, reviving his aspirations for a 2027 presidential bid. His victory foregrounds the centrist's growing political influence amidst France's shifting electoral landscape.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). War risk, freight surge cloud trade outlook. dawn.com KARACHI: Industry stakeholders have expressed mixed views on supply chain risks linked to imported raw materials following the imposition of an illegal Commodity traders, however, claim that many of their members have temporarily suspended import and export activities until freight and war risk premiums…
(2026-03-15). South Africa tear through New Zealand to win first T20. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-15). Israel kills 4 Palestinians from the same family. thecanary.co 
Four Palestinians from the same family were massacred by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF), who opened fire on their vehicle, with dozens of gunshots. The incident happened at dawn on 15 March, in the village of Tamoun, South of Tubas city, in the Northern occupied West Bank. A father, a mother, and two of their […] | By
(2026-03-15). The Billionaire Enclave Movement Isn't Coming — It's Already Here. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer If you think the future of global capitalism looks like more deregulation, more privatization, and more billionaire capture of public life, you're only seeing the surface. As Margaret Flowers lays out in this week's Clearing the FOG, a new class of ultra‚Äëwealthy libertarian visionaries is carving out private city‚Äëstates — zones where democratic …
(2026-03-15). Negligence Exposed: Police Faces Heat Over Navy Officer's House Demolition. devdiscourse.com The State Police Complaints Authority has recommended disciplinary action against two police officers, including an IPS officer, for their failure to act promptly in the alleged robbery and demolition incident involving a former Navy officer's widow's home in Uttarakhand.
(2026-03-15). GreenGeeks Free Domain Offer: What to Expect and What to Watch Out For. moderndiplomacy.eu I spent the better part of a week going through GreenGeeks before committing to a hosting plan, and the free domain offer was one of the first things that caught my attention. It seemed straightforward enough on paper, but the details behind it required some actual reading. Most people will sign up, grab the free …
(2026-03-15). Holy Kaaba Door: Historical Legacy and Artistic Masterpiece. ummid.com The Holy Kaaba door combines religious significance with artistic merit in its design and craftsmanship, remaining a testament to the evolution of the Holy Kaaba's architecture and the attention of Islamic states to serving the Two Holy Mosques.
(2026-03-15). Anticipated Peace Talks: Israel and Lebanon Eye Ceasefire. devdiscourse.com In a bid to secure a durable ceasefire, Israel and Lebanon are poised to enter talks aimed at disarming Hezbollah, as revealed by two Israeli officials on Sunday.
(2026-03-15). Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24, 2026: ICE Data Centers Corporate Research! wibailoutpeople.org 
Ric Urrutia (M.S., Labor Studies) is an Organizer, Podcaster and Artist, that specializes in corporate research. Ric Urrutia has been teaching others how to research corporations, government agencies, and elected officials for over 20 years. His presentations focus on corporations and political power structures. Ric bases his research on the idea that a better world …
(2026-03-15). Kazakhstan's New Constitution: A Political Power Play? devdiscourse.com Kazakhstan's recent constitutional referendum has passed with overwhelming support, as exit polls indicate around 87% of voters backed the change. The revised constitution could provide President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev a pathway to maintain his leadership beyond the typical term limits.
(2026-03-15). Species slowdown: Is nature's ability to self-repair stalling? grist.org 
Nature is slowing down, and its ability to regenerate is failing in the face of climate change, according to the authors of a new analysis of the speed of species turnover in ecosystems across the world. | The finding comes as a big surprise to many ecologists. They have long predicted that nature will respond to climate change and humanity's other assaults by ramping up the rate of turnover, with existing species moving out and new ones moving in. Some studies have appeared to confirm this is happening. | But the latest and largest
(2026-03-15). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.
(2026-03-15). Pakistan Railways to run four special trains for Eid travellers. dawn.com LAHORE: In a bid to enable more and more people to travel by train on the eve of the upcoming Eid, Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to operate four special trains from major stations to various destinations. | According to a spokesperson for the PR, the first special trains will depart from Lahore for Karachi via Okara, Sahiwal and Khanewal on March 16. | The second train will depart from Quetta for Rawalpindi via Sukkar, Rahimyar Khan, Khanewal and Lahore on March 17. | The third train will depart from Karachi for Peshawar on March 17, followed by the fourth train that will depart from Karachi for Lahore on Ma…
(2026-03-15). The Backlash of Digital Diplomacy: Nigeria's False Visa Claims Undermine Japan's Programme. moderndiplomacy.eu In the contemporary landscape of international relations, information has become an instrument of power on a par with economic and military might. However, information possesses a unique characteristic: its ability to spread instantly yet take a long time to be corrected, which can create new vulnerabilities in diplomatic practice. A case study of Nigeria-Japan relations …
(2026-03-15). Take Back Power supporters redistribute food from supermarkets to foodbanks. thecanary.co 
Take Back Power supporters have been redistributing food from supermarkets to local foodbanks across the country this morning. Take Back Power is a nonviolent civil-resistance group, demanding that the UK government establish a 'House of the People'. This is a permanent citizen-led assembly with the power to tax extreme wealth. From around 8.30am on 14 […] | By
(2026-03-15). Settlers attack village in West Bank. thecanary.co 
On the evening of 10 March, masked Israeli colonial settlers carried out a violent attack in the village of Hamamat al Malih, in the Northern Jordan Valley. They came back presumably to kidnap the residents Journalist and human rights activist Andrey Khrzhanovskiy, better known as Andrey X, arrived in the village to find 70-year-old resident […] | By
(2026-03-15). 12th Maths QR Code takes to YouTube Channel, CBSE in damage control. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education Tuesday March 10, 2026 went into damage control mode after the QR Code printed on the CBSE 12th Mathematics Paper led to a YouTube Music Channel, sparking a massive row.
(2026-03-15). Air China to launch direct Chongqing—Manila flights in May. ecns.cn Chinese carrier Air China will launch a new direct flight service between the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing and the Philippine capital of Manila starting May 1, operating four times a week, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday.
(2026-03-15). President Miguel Díaz-Canel praises work of Cuban press in the Revolution. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, congratulated Cuban journalists on the country's Press Day, which is celebrated in tribute to the founding of the newspaper *Patria*. | On X, the Head of State referred to the Cuban press as a worthy companion in all the battles of the Revolution, both within and outside the Homeland. | He noted that it "has always told the story from the trenches—whether amidst the hardships of daily life or during internationalist missions." | Furthermore, he asserted that—alongside combatants, doctors, teachers,…
(2026-03-15). Franàßois Kaserake Kamate on global complicity and the fight for the DRC. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-15). Oil price manipulation, an unrecognized stratagem and an unhinged plan. resourceinsights.blogspot.com
(2026-03-15). Franàßois Kaserake Kamate on global complicity and the fight for the DRC. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-15). Vietnam con marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel. radiohc.cu Vietnam puede presumir hoy el hecho de contar con la que es considerada por consultores especializados como la marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel, representativa del Grupo de Industria Militar y Telecomunicaciones. | Según la evaluación de la principal consultora independiente global especializada en valoración y estrategia de marcas, Brand Finance, Viettel resalta con una puntuación de 89,9 sobre 100 en el Ândice de Fortaleza de Marca (BSI, por sus siglas en inglés) y recibió la calificación más alta posible, AAA+. | En la clasificación de 2026 la puntuación BSI de Viettel es la más alta r…
(2026-03-15). Tiendas Caribe informa sobre hecho vandálico en Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu En una nota aclaratoria sobre lo informado por el periódico Invasor, Tiendas Caribe precisó confirmamos que la unidad comercial de la División Ciego de àÅvila en Morón sufrió la rotura de un cristal en una esquina, al ser alcanzado por una piedra durante los hechos vandálicos reportados. Actualmente se trabaja en la recuperación del establecimiento.
(2026-03-15). Tiendas Caribe informa sobre hecho vandálico en Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu En una nota aclaratoria sobre lo informado por el periódico Invasor, Tiendas Caribe precisó confirmamos que la unidad comercial de la División Ciego de àÅvila en Morón sufrió la rotura de un cristal en una esquina, al ser alcanzado por una piedra durante los hechos vandálicos reportados. Actualmente se trabaja en la recuperación del establecimiento.
(2026-03-15). Italia accede a las semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Italia derrotó este sábado 8-6 a Puerto Rico y avanzó a las semifinales del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, resultado que confirma la condición de revelación del conjunto europeo en el torneo. La victoria marca un momento histórico para Italia, que rompe su techo competitivo en el certamen y se instala por primera vez entre los cuatro grandes.
(2026-03-15). Muere Jàºrgen Habermas, el filósofo que marcó el debate público de la Alemania de posguerra. cubadebate.cu Habermas, una de las figuras intelectuales más influyentes de Alemania y referente mundial por su teoría del consenso democrático y la esfera pública, murió este sábado a los 96 años, según confirmó su editorial Suhrkamp. Por siete décadas, sus intervenciones marcaron debates claves sobre democracia, memoria histórica y el papel de Alemania en Europa.
(2026-03-15). La guerra è alle porte dell'Europa. strategic-culture.su I leader europei erano pronti a fare la guerra contro la Russia e stavano facendo di tutto per far finire nel baratro l'intero continente. Poi, perà≤, i loro piani sono stato interrotti da dalla furia israeliana e il nuovo conflitto in Medio Oriente ha cambiato la direzione del grande piano euroinomane.
(2026-03-15). La caricatura del México pistolero y narco no es inocente… indybay.org
(2026-03-14). Eugene Doyle: Will Israel and the US wreck the Gulf States along with Iran? asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle The United States and Israel have, for decades, pursued the destruction of Iran as a sovereign state. We are now in the opening days of what may be the final, decisive war to determine either the survival of the Iranian state or the expulsion of the US from the Arab lands…
(2026-03-14). NZ pseudo-left meeting on Iran war promotes Labour, Greens and unions. wsws.org Socialist Aotearoa's whitewashing of Labour and its allies points to the reactionary, pro-imperialist character of this tendency, which is determined to prevent the building of an independent, socialist movement against war.
(2026-03-14). Venezuela to Host Binational Commission Meeting With Colombia in April. orinocotribune.com On April 23-24, the Binational Commission for Good Neighborliness between Venezuela and Colombia will meet in Maracaibo, Zulia state, Venezuela. The meeting will aim to strengthen integration and peace in the region. | Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the dates following the meeting between the Venezuelan and Colombian delegations at Miraflores Palace on Friday, March 13. | "We are focusing on a binational agenda, so I am very pleased to let you know that on April 23-24, in the city of Maracaibo, the meeting of the Binational Commission for Good Neighborliness will take place," announced Rod…
(2026-03-14). Turkey warns Netanyahu might commit 'new genocide' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-03-14). Case Against Kenyan Communist Leader Booker Omole Already Unraveling. orinocotribune.com 
By Pavan Kulkarni — Mar 13, 2026 | Withdrawing from the case, the complainant and the key witness named in the chargesheet has accused the police of fabricating charges and weaponizing the criminal justice system. | The chargesheet against Booker Omole, the general secretary of the Communist Party Marxist — Kenya (CPM-K), began to unravel in the very first pre-trial hearing on March 9. Abducted on February 24 without a warrant by men in plainclothes, tortured in custody, and imprisoned, Omole was released on bail on March 3. | At his pre-trial hearing on Monday, the complainant and…
(2026-03-14). Mining rush for critical minerals threatens Amazon land reform settlements. grist.org 
(2026-03-14). Abortion Rising in Mbarara, Medics Warn. plusnews.ug 
Maternal deaths linked to both safe and unsafe abortions are increasing in Mbarara, raising alarm among medics and post-abortion care practitioners. Prof. Rogers Kajabawangu, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, revealed on Thursday that roughly three out of every ten women admitted to the gynecology ward are post-abortion or miscarriage cases, noting …
(2026-03-14). How modern protective technology is changing security and public safety. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-14). REDH de Italia dialogó con el cardenal Zuppi sobre el apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El cardenal Matteo Zuppi, presidente de la Conferencia Episcopal Italiana (CEI), dialogó sobre el apoyo a Cuba con miembros, de la Red de Intelectuales y Artistas en Defensa de la Humanidad (REDH), señala este sábado un reporte. | Una nota publicada en el sitio digital del diario Il Faro di Roma refiere que en el intercambio con el cardenal Zuppi, sobre la situación en la isla, participaron Salvatore Izzo, presidente de la Asociación para el Periodismo de Paz, y el economista Luciano Vasapollo, cofundador de la sección italiana de la REDH. | De acuerdo con esa nota, en el contacto con el líder de la Iglesia catól…
(2026-03-14). Conferencia por Normalización de Relaciones EEUU-Cuba en Nueva York. radiohc.cu Representantes de un amplio frente de organizaciones se reúnen este sábado en la ciudad de Nueva York en la Conferencia Internacional por la Normalización de las Relaciones Estados Unidos-Cuba en un momento de especial significado. | Así afirmó Jacob Buckner, miembro del comité organizador de esta cita anual, en declaraciones a Prensa Latina. | Dijo que la solidaridad con el país caribeño "es especialmente crucial en este momento" y que "es responsabilidad del pueblo de los Estados Unidos detener a nuestro gobierno en sus crecientes ataques contra Cuba". | El pueblo cubano -añadió- continúa demostrando resilienci…