mcall.com (2026-03-24). Aid vessel arrives in Havana as Cuba's economic, energy crises deepen The flotilla is part of a caravan called "Our America Convoy to Cuba," with more than 650 participants from 33 countries who arrived on the island last weekend with tons of aid and were received by President Miguel Díaz-Canel. | | Visitors included British parliamentarian Jeremy Corbyn, Colombian Sen. Clara López, Spanish politician Pablo Iglesias, and U.S. labor leader Chris Smalls. The popular Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap also participated.

Amy Goodman (2026-03-24). Iranian Government Dismisses Trump's Claim That US-Iran Negotiations Have Begun. truthout.org "This is about how far Israel can extend its dominion, how much of a hard-power, dominant hegemon it can be in the region." Daniel Levy of the U.S./Middle East Project says that U.S. involvement in the ongoing war on Iran is being driven by Israel's expansionist ambitions in the Middle East. "Israel is still on the impunity high from its Gaza genocide, which has led us here." Levy… |

Staff (2026-03-24). "Israel First" : Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy Says Netanyahu Led Trump into Illegal Iran War. democracynow.org "This is about how far Israel can extend its dominion, how much of a hard-power, dominant hegemon it can be in the region." Daniel Levy of the U.S./Middle East Project says that U.S. involvement in the ongoing war on Iran is being driven by Israel's expansionist ambitions in the Middle East. "Israel is still on the impunity high from its Gaza genocide, which has led us here." Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, also provides analysis of current U.S., Israeli and Iranian wartime strategy, as well as potential ceasefire negotiations and Israel's settler and soldier-backed et…

Staff (2026-03-24). "Under the Rubble" : Pulitzer Prize Winner Reads Poem About Gaza at Democracy Now!'s 30th Anniversary. democracynow.org Democracy Now! celebrated its 30th anniversary at the historic Riverside Church in New York City with live performances by guests including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha. Mosab Abu Toha read his poem "Under the Rubble" and spoke about his experience surviving Israel's genocide of Gaza, which killed 30 members of his extended family. Watch the full event

Joshua Lobo (2026-03-24). Dublin denies freedom to students protesting against genocide. electronicintifada.net Why has an Irish university entered new research partnerships with Israel?

albawaba (2026-03-24). Smotrich calls for expanding Israel's border to Lebanon's Litani River. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for extending Israel's northern border deep into Lebanon to the Litani River, marking the most explicit territorial proposal by a senior Israeli official since the current escalation began.Speaking on Israeli radio, Smotrich said, "The new Israeli border must be the Litani," adding that ongoing military operations against Hezbollah should result in "a completely different reality," including a redefinition of Israel's frontiers. He likened the approach to Israeli control in parts of Gaza.His remarks come as Israeli forces intensify operations across…

Angela (2026-03-24). Wednesday 3/25: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…

Editor (2026-03-24). Israeli Military Analyst: "Israel Is Chaos Agent of the West" scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a striking conversation on Katie Halper's program, Israeli historian and anti-Zionist scholar Haim Bresheeth-Zabner delivers one of the bluntest assessments yet of how Israeli power is being interpreted by critics inside and outside the region. His argument is not limited to Gaza. Instead, he frames current military escalation as part of a …

| AFP | (2026-03-24). Indonesia says no to $1 billion fee for Trump's 'Board of Peace' seat. tribune.com.pk Indonesia's president, under fire at home for signing up to US counterpart Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace," has insisted his country would not pay the $1 billion joining fee for permanent membership. | Jakarta had only committed peacekeeping troops for the initiative, Prabowo Subianto said in a statement published on the presidential YouTube channel Sunday. | The "Board of Peace" came together after the Trump administration, teaming up with Qatar and Egypt, negotiated a ceasefire in October to halt two years of devastating war in Gaza. | Countries that want to be permanent members must pay $1 billion…

Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine (2026-03-24). Thursday 3/26: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…

hindustantimes (2026-03-24). Donald Trump says Iran "called" for deal as Tehran denies any talks | Hormuz. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump claims Iran "called" Washington seeking a new deal to end the war and commit to "no more wars, no more nuclear weapons," asserting Tehran has agreed to abandon nuclear weapons, even as Iranian officials publicly deny any negotiations or agreement and insist there is currently "no contact, no deal." His comments come after he postponed planned U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants for several days, citing "productive" contacts, while Tehran flatly denies any direct or indirect talks and accuses Washington of using negotiation claims to buy time and manage oil prices. Watch for more…

geo.tv (2026-03-24). What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait. geo.tv The LPG carrier Nanda Devi arrives at Vadinar Port in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat state after Iran allowed it to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, March 17, 2026. — AFPLONDON: Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers — most of them Iranian — have made it through…

| Anadolu Agency | (2026-03-24). US allies in Middle East edging toward joining war against Iran: report. tribune.com.pk The United States' allies in the Middle East are on the verge of joining the war against Iran, a report said Monday. | Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are inching toward collaborating with US and Israeli forces following persistent attacks by Iran that have disrupted their economies and risk giving Tehran long-term leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). | The recent steps taken by Middle Eastern allies support America's ability to carry out airstrikes and open up a new line of attack on Tehran's finances, according to the report. However, they don't yet…

UMMID (2026-03-24). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.

____ (2026-03-24). Modi and Trump's Diplomatic Push to Keep Hormuz Passage Open. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced India's support for swift peace in West Asia during a phone call with US President Donald Trump, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the openness of the Strait of Hormuz.

al-monitor (2026-03-24). Iran says ships can transit Strait of Hormuz, FT reports. al-monitor.com March 24 (Reuters) – Iran has told International Maritime Organization member states that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing a letter.The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipments of about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil supply disruption.

hindustantimes (2026-03-24). Revealed: The real 'losers' as Trump & Khamenei jr. spar over oil chokepoint Hormuz amid raging war. hindustantimes.com Around a fifth of the world's seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas normally squeezes through the Strait of Hormuz. When that flow slowed to a trickle under Iranian pressure, prices spiked, tankers rerouted, and economies from Asia to Europe stared at the risk of collapse. Saudi, Iraqi, Emirati, Kuwaiti, Qatari and Iranian exports all depend on Hormuz — and on the demand side, giants like India, China, Japan and South Korea rely on this one corridor for a huge share of their crude. One narrow strip of water suddenly reminded everyone who really holds the global oil tap. Watch the video for more.

hindustantimes (2026-03-24). Iran's biggest war win? Trump's $13000000000 Warship USS Ford out of service after 'laundry fire'. hindustantimes.com The withdrawal of the USS Gerald R. Ford from active operations marks a significant moment in the Iran conflict, raising questions over U.S. naval readiness. After months of high-intensity deployments, reported onboard damage and system strain have forced the $13B carrier into extended maintenance. As Donald Trump signals possible talks with Iran, the setback highlights growing pressure on U.S. military capabilities amid sustained Iranian retaliation.

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-24). Tracking Trump's ever-shifting positions on the Iran war … in his own words. scmp.com How long will the Iran war last and what are the US goals? President Donald Trump has issued a dizzying number of conflicting answers to these questions since launching the conflict three weeks ago. | The stakes have risen as Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes across the Gulf after the United States and Israel started their attacks on February 28. | Here, in Trump's own words, are his shifting positions: | Duration of the war…

Sharon Zhang (2026-03-24). German President Says Trump's War on Iran Should Cause Permanent Rupture With US. truthout.org German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has issued a rare condemnation of the U.S. over President Donald Trump's "disastrous" war on Iran, saying that it causes an irreparable rupture with the U.S. akin to Germany's rupture with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. In remarks to German diplomats in Berlin, Steinmeier said that the war "violates international law" and that the U.S. |

| Reuters | (2026-03-24). Iran fires fresh missile waves at Israel, rejects Trump's 'negotiation' claims as fake news. tribune.com.pk Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, the Israeli military said, after US President Donald Trump postponed a threat to bomb the Islamic Republic's power grid because of what he described as productive talks with Iranian officials. | The missiles triggered air raid sirens in Israel, including Tel Aviv, where gaping holes were torn through a multi-storey apartment building. It was not immediately clear if the damage was caused by a direct hit or debris from an interception. | Israel's Fire and Rescue Service said they were searching for civilians trapped in one building in Tel Aviv and discovered c…

| Reuters | (2026-03-24). US to continue Iran strikes, pause applies only to energy sites, Semafor reports. tribune.com.pk The United States will continue its strikes on Iran, with the pause applying only to attacks on Tehran's energy sites, Semafor reported on Monday, citing a US official, during what President Donald Trump has described as "productive" talks with unidentified Iranian officials. | Earlier on Monday, Trump had postponed for five days a plan to hit Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure. Iran later denied that it had engaged in negotiations with the United States. | "The stop on attacks for five days is only on their energy sites," a US official told Semafor. | Read: Iran fires fresh missile waves at Israel,…

Staff (2026-03-24). Headlines for March 24, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Denies Trump's Claim of "Productive" Negotiations to End War, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich Calls for Annexation of Southern Lebanon, U.N. Special Rapporteur Says Israel Has Adopted Torture as State Policy, Cuba Says U.S. Oil Blockade Has Caused Massive Disruptions to Healthcare System, Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary, Replacing Kristi Noem, Unpaid TSA Workers Demand Paychecks as ICE Agents Deploy to U.S. Airports, Videos Show ICE Agents Violently Arresting Mother and Daughter at San Francisco Airport, Supreme Court Scrutinizes Mississippi Law All…

Japan Doro-Chiba (2026-03-24). Japan Doro-Chiba Anti-War Statement Victory for the 2026 Anti-War Spring Labor Offensive. indybay.org The fight in Japan against the US Israel imperialist war on Iran and other countries is opposed by Doro-Chiba and other workers in Japan who are also facing union busting by East Japan Railway Company. Workers are preparing a national fight back against these attacks.

UMMID (2026-03-24). Amid claims he's dead, Netanyahu's 3rd video billed AI generated. ummid.com Amid the wild claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have been killed in an Iranian missile attack, his third video posted as a proof he is live has been billed as AI generated.

ptcnews.tv (2026-03-24). Trump argued with Netanyahu over Khamenei's killing, then an approval: Inside call that sealed Iran Supreme Leader's fate. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump reportedly gave a go ahead for US-Israel joint strikes on Iran following a telephonic conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu. The call happened less than 48 hours before the strike that sealed Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's fate. | During this fateful call, Israeli leader argued that there might never be a better chanceo kill Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Reuters. | The report further stated that both Netanyahu and Trump had intelligence reports confirming that Khamenei woul be meeting his lieutenants soon at his compound in Tehran an…

al-monitor (2026-03-24). Starmer, Saudi crown prince discussed ongoing Middle East conflict, Downing Street says. al-monitor.com March 24 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday evening, a Downing Street spokesperson said.Starmer reiterated support for Saudi Arabia during the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, and updated the Saudi crown prince on the deployment of further UK defensive military equipment, the spokesperson said."Iran's ongoing attacks, including on critical national infrastructure, were appalling," Starmer said.

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2026-03-24). 'We Won't Die For Israel': Military Members Seek A Way Out Of War. popularresistance.org On February 28, the Trump administration, in partnership with the Zionist state of Israel, launched an illegal attack on Iran that has broadened to involve the region. Prior to the attack, Iran notified the United Nations that they would view all US assets in the area as legitimate targets for their defense. US military bases and hotels where troops were staying have been bombed. Now, the administration is threatening a ground invasion and is mobilizing Marine Expeditionary Units. Clearing the FOG speaks with Mike Prysner of the Center on Conscience and War about the large increase in military members seeking con…

Patrick Strickland (2026-03-24). Why Donald Trump Just Can't Stop Going to War. counterpunch.org After protests across Iran turned deadly in January, President Donald Trump promised Iranians that "help is on the way." On February 28th, the U.S. and Israel launched what immediately became a devastating war on Iran. American and Israeli warplanes began dropping bombs on a country of some 93 million people. Trump soon put out a

Editor (2026-03-24). Anti-Zionism is not Anti-Semitism. mronline.org The Collective West, which unconditionally supports the war of destruction against Iran, claims that anyone who raises their voice against the Zionists and Israel is an anti-Semite who must be punished.

geo.tv (2026-03-24). Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint assassination of Khamenei: sources. geo.tv US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. — ReutersNetanyahu lobbied hard for Iran…

Sharon Zhang (2026-03-24). US, Israeli Attacks Have Damaged Nearly 500 Schools, 300 Health Centers in Iran. truthout.org The U.S. and Israeli bombardments of Iran have devastated tens of thousands of civilian facilities, the Iranian Red Crescent Society says, killing over a thousand civilians so far and damaging infrastructure considered completely off limits in war time like schools and hospitals. Over 82,000 civilian structures have been damaged by U.S. and Israeli bombardments, the group reported this week. |

UMMID (2026-03-24). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.

Dave Lindorff (2026-03-24). Trump and Hegseth: Two Soulless Men Devoid of Pity. counterpunch.org Right at the launching of the US and Israeli war on Iran, itself a major war crime, the US fired a precision strike with a Tomahawk missile on an elementary school building. Some 160 girls aged 7-12 were killed, either by the powerful blast or by the collapse of the two-story concrete structure. Asked about

Seth Frantzman (2026-03-24). 6 Kurdistan Regional Government soldiers killed in Iranian attack on northern Iraq. longwarjournal.org Six Peshmerga fighters were killed, and more than 20 were wounded in a missile strike north of Erbil on March 24, marking the deadliest attack on the Kurdistan Region since late February. The strike is part of a broader wave of drone and missile attacks by Iran and Iranian-backed militias targeting northern Iraq, US facilities, and Kurdish forces. In addition, rockets were fired toward Syria on March 23, and at least 15 members of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces were killed in a likely US airstrike in Iraq's Anbar province.

Eli Gerzon (2026-03-24). Livestream: Iranians stand firm in resistance. electronicintifada.net We speak to Professor Setareh Sadeqi in Isfahan. Jon Elmer on week through of the war, including Iran's capable drones and air defenses.

Ramzy Baroud, Romana Rubeo (2026-03-24). Talks, Then Bombs: Is Washington Rehearsing the Same Trap on Iran? counterpunch.org US President Donald Trump did not invent the phrase "fake news," but he undoubtedly transformed it into a political weapon, relentlessly accusing critical media of fabricating unfavorable narratives. The deeper irony, however, is harder to dismiss. Trump himself has exhibited a persistent disregard for factual consistency. Whether he believes his own claims is ultimately beside

| Reuters | (2026-03-24). Dollar stands tall as markets turn cautious on Middle East war. tribune.com.pk The dollar firmed slightly on Tuesday as investor sentiment turned cautious, with the war in the Middle East raging on and markets sceptical of a swift resolution even though US President Donald ‌Trump delayed the bombing of Iran's power grid. | Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the US and Iran had held "very good and productive" conversations about a "complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East". Iran denied it had engaged in any direct negotiations. | The contrasting comments and a fresh wave of fighting left markets in flux as traders weighed Trump's…

Nafeez Ahmed (2026-03-24). Revealed: Tony Blair's 'Dodgy Iran Dossier' Helped Shape Trump War Plan. bylinetimes.com Donald Trump's Iran war plan was influenced by a lobby group advised by Pete Hegseth, chaired by a member of the Bush family, and informed by flawed analysis produced under former Prime Minister Tony Blair, a Byline Times investigation has found. | The plan was based on the assumption that Iranians would rise up once the US attacked. | In a

Helena Glass (2026-03-24). Trump Lied 2,500 Marines and Three Warships Heading to Kharg Island. globalresearch.ca Facing a standoff deadline, | Trump capitulated and said he has been in talks with Iran for two days and they are close to making a deal. | Iran has denied any such talks are taking place. | Trump then claims Witkoff and …

al-monitor (2026-03-24). US expected to send thousands of soldiers to Middle East, sources say. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) – The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of soldiers from the army's elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday, adding to the massive military buildup even as the Trump administration seeks talks with Iran. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, did not specify where in the Middle East the troops would go and when they would arrive in the region. The soldiers are stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

al-monitor (2026-03-24). Trump: US is talking to the right people in Iran, says Tehran badly wants deal. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States was talking to "the right people" in Iran in order to reach an agreement to end hostilities, adding that the Iranians want to reach a deal very badly.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said "we're in negotiations right now" over Iran but would not provide details, particularly on whether U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner planned talks this week.Pakistan has said it is willing to host talks between the United States and Iran.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2026-03-24). More Parleying Nonsense: Trump, Iran and "Promised Negotiations" globalresearch.ca It's almost not worth considering, but precisely because it comes from the White House, the mad manoeuvrings and silly airings of the US President must be taken seriously. | But only to a point. Over the last week, a series of …

Staff (2026-03-24). Venezuela Receives 411 Repatriated Citizens as US Deportations Continue. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The arrivals continue to follow the framework established by the 2025 agreement between Caracas and the US regime, whi…

Staff (2026-03-24). Inauguran en Venezuela mausoleo construido en homenaje a los caídos el 3 de enero de 2026. cubadebate.cu Como parte de las acciones para preservar la memoria histórica y dignificar a quienes ofrendaron su vida por la Patria, la presidenta Encargada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, encabezó este lunes una jornada de homenaje en el Cementerio General del Sur, donde se entregó una obra monumental en tributo a los héroes y heroínas del pasado 3 de enero.

Prof. Ruel F. Pepa (2026-03-24). Spain's President and "The Sánchez Paradox" : Principles, Pragmatism, or Political Survival? globalresearch.ca In the current geopolitical climate of 2026, Spanish President Pedro Sánchez finds himself at the center of a heated international debate. | His foreign policy, once seen as a predictable extension of European alignment through institutions like the European Union and …

hindustantimes (2026-03-24). Macron backs Lebanon's security, warns against breaches of its sovereignty. hindustantimes.com French President Emmanuel Macron backed Lebanon's "just" fight for security as Israel intensifies its ground and air offensive deep into southern Lebanon, warning that Beirut alone must manage its internal problems and that nothing justifies violations of its territorial integrity or sovereignty. His remarks come as Israel's finance minister Bezalel Smotrich urged annexation of southern Lebanon up to the Litani, and as Israeli forces expand operations and strikes that have drawn mounting international concern over civilian harm and regional escalation. Watch for more…

UMMID (2026-03-24). UPI Integrated Credit Cards: The Next Big Thing in India. ummid.com A UPI-integrated Credit Card is a card linked to a UPI app, enabling you to pay merchants by scanning a QR code instead of swiping a physical card.

John P. Ruehl (2026-03-24). How a British Overseas Territory Became the Largest Holder of U.S. Debt. counterpunch.org China, which was the largest holder of U.S. government debt as recently as 2019, has cut its holdings to the lowest level since 2008, driven by changing trade patterns, geopolitical concerns, and domestic economic pressures. The Cayman Islands has emerged as an unlikely place to fill the gap. This small British overseas territory held $427

Staff (2026-03-24). As Trump Deploys ICE Agents to Airports, TSA Agents Continue to Go Without Pay: AFGE Union Steward. democracynow.org The partial government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security has caused major staffing shortages within the Transportation Security Administration, an agency under DHS that handles airport security procedures created in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center. TSA officers have not been paid for over a month, leading to hundreds of resignations and leaves of absence. As airports are hit with significant delays, Cameron Cochems, the vice president of a union representing thousands of fellow TSA workers, urges travelers to use their time waiting to call their el…

albawaba (2026-03-24). Video: Missile debris falls in Kuwait's Al Jahra city. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Rocket fragments fell in one of the residential areas of Al Jahra in Kuwait. A video was captured on social media.Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity announced early Tuesday morning that seven overhead power lines were taken out of service due to damage caused by falling debris from missiles.Ministry spokesperson Fatima Hayat confirmed a "partial power outage in some areas" of the country as a result of damage to power lines.Hayat explained that "work is underway to restore power, and specialized technical teams will begin their work as soon as the sites are secured to assess the damage, in preparation fo…

UMMID (2026-03-24). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.

albawaba (2026-03-24). Video: Stolen dogs escape meat truck in China, return home safe. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The internet buzzed with the story of seven stolen dogs which managed to escape their fate and made it safely to their homes in northeastern China.A heartwarming video went viral online showing seven little dogs that were stolen from their families and loaded onto a truck for the illegal dog meat trade.The incident happened near Changchun in Jilin province in China when thieves stole seven neighborhood dogs from local families and loaded them onto a truck for the illegal dog meat trade. pic.twitter.com/H5VB9BQkGB— ùïêoÃ¥gÃ¥ (@Yoda4ever)

Binoy Kampmark (2026-03-24). Tremors in MAGA: Joe Kent, the Iran War and the Antisemitism Smear. counterpunch.org Joe Kent, the now former US Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, always seemed a bit off, especially to liberals. As a combat veteran of MAGA pedigree, he found favour with President Donald J. Trump, who rewarded him for his conspiracy blustering in a manner befitting other nominees baptised in the truth repelling River of

UMMID (2026-03-24). Why USCIFR recommends ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. ummid.com The USCIRF is calling for a ban on the RSS and the need for such a strong move now, but the first person to realise and ban this organization was India's first Home Minister and Deputy prime Minister Sardar Patel.

| Sardar Hameed Khan | (2026-03-24). Balochistan braces for western weather system, flash flood risk high. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued an alert at provincial and district levels while forecasting a new and strong western weather system in Balochistan. Under this system, intermittent rains are expected in around 27 districts of the province from March 24 to 25 and again from March 27 to 29, while heavy rain, thunder, strong winds, and hailstorms are also likely in several areas. | According to the Met Office, the western weather system will enter Balochistan through Iran, as a result of which there is a serious risk of flash flooding due to heavy rains from March 25 to 28. The weather today, ac…

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2026-03-24). Wednesday 4/22: Free movie screening + panel discussion: "No Place to Grow Old" indybay.org Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave, San Francisco…

Associated Press (2026-03-24). Flight attendant's survival a 'miracle' after ejection from Air Canada jet. scmp.com A flight attendant still strapped in her seat survived being thrown from an Air Canada plane that collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport, her daughter said on Monday. | It's a "total miracle," Sarah Lepine told Canadian news station TVA Nouvelles.

Brandon Tensley (2026-03-24). Black Elders Without Birth Records Could Lose Vote Under SAVE America Act. capitalbnews.org When Courtney Patterson was born on his family's farm in Lenoir County, North Carolina, 80 years ago, he was fortunate that a country doctor recorded his birth, ensuring that he would have a document later. "But many other people who grew up with me didn't even have that," Patterson recalled. Babies were usually delivered at …

Ajamu Baraka (2026-03-24). What is the 'Left' in the Era of Global Fascism. mronline.org There is no coherent and sustained leftist movement at the very moment that U.S. led global fascism is accelerating.

UMMID (2026-03-24). Qeshm: Iran's Underground Missile Fortress. ummid.com As Qeshm becomes the focal point of a 21st-century energy war, its silent salt caves and ancient shrines serve as a reminder that while past empires and military coalitions like those of the Portuguese and British have eventually faded, the geological fortress of the strait remains anchored in the turbulent tides of history.

Brian Berletic (2026-03-24). American/Ukrainians Caught Arming Militants in Myanmar and the US Dirty War on China. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — Mar 20, 2026 | The arrest of foreign mercenaries on the India—Myanmar border has once again drawn attention to the hidden mechanisms of external interference and the role of proxy structures in modern conflicts. | India's national media

| Reuters | (2026-03-24). Kim Jong Un says North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South. tribune.com.pk North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would permanently strengthen its nuclear forces and treat South Korea as its most hostile state, as he set out policy ‌priorities in a speech to parliament, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. | Kim said Pyongyang's status as a nuclear-armed state was irreversible and expanding a "self-defensive nuclear deterrent" was essential to national security, regional stability and economic development. | He rejected the idea that nuclear disarmament could be exchanged for economic benefits or security guarantees, saying North Korea had already…

____ (2026-03-24). Antoine Griezmann Joins Orlando City: A New MLS Star Rises. devdiscourse.com Orlando City has made a significant coup by signing French forward Antoine Griezmann. The transfer, announced on Tuesday, will see the World Cup winner join the Major League Soccer club this summer.

Imran Khalid (2026-03-24). Why Japan Is Not Laughing at Trump's Pearl Harbor Jokes. fpif.org Welcome to a new, transactional era of American foreign policy where history is not a set of lessons to be learned but a rhetorical cudgel to be used against friends.

UMMID (2026-03-24). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today: Live Updates. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals have called upon the local residents to sight the Crescent, the New Moon, of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH today i.e. Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.

CAT (2026-03-24). Monday 3/30: 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…

Staff (2026-03-24). Bruce Springsteen Performs "Streets of Minneapolis" at Democracy Now!'s 30th Anniversary. democracynow.org Democracy Now! celebrated its 30th anniversary at the historic Riverside Church in New York City with live performances by guests including musician Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen performed his new song, "Streets of Minneapolis," about the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis and spoke about his upcoming tour, which begins in Minneapolis next week. Watch the full event

Adriaan Alsema (2026-03-24). Colombia's prosecution to investigate mass complaints about sexual harassment in journalism. colombiareports.com Colombia's Prosecutor General's Office announced criminal investigations into sexual harassment in corporate news outlets after multiple journalists said on social media they were the victim of abuse. The deluge of sexual harassment complaints followed an announcement by one of the country's top television networks, Caracol, which said on Friday that it had "immediately activated internal …

UMMID (2026-03-24). 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.

Alaa Shamali (2026-03-24). How did FIFA handle Israeli racism? thecanary.co FIFA's handling of the complaint submitted by the Palestinian Football Association against the Israeli Football Association (IFA) raises serious concerns. Specifically, these concerns focus on its objectivity and its commitment to root out racism in football. Turning a blind eye to Israeli racism Despite the gravity of the allegations—discrimination, racist fan behaviour, and Israeli clubs […] | By

____ (2026-03-24). Supreme Court Weighs in on Controversial Metering Policy at U.S. Border. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Supreme Court justices showed support on Tuesday for President Donald Trump's administration in its defense of the right to limit asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border when crossings are deemed too overwhelmed. The debate centers on the 'metering' policy, previously abolished by President Joe Biden in 2021.

Lynda Carson (2026-03-24). Oakland 2025 evictions were lower than evictions in 2016 & 2015. indybay.org April 10, 2008 photo of anti-eviction activists, including Anne Omura, Marc Janowitz, Jorge Aguilar, Dean Preston, Adam Gold, and others, at an urgent strategy session in Oakland to fight back against Prop 98, which was defeated. Photo by Lydia Ganz…

Editor (2026-03-24). Behrooz Ghamari on War, Sovereignty, and the Failure of Imperial Strategy. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer When Washington and Tel Aviv escalated military pressure on Iran, many in the West appeared to assume the same old script would unfold: rapid destabilization, internal collapse, and a population ready to welcome outside intervention. But according to Professor Behrooz Ghamari, that assumption misunderstands both Iranian history and the political consciousness shaped inside …

The Canary (2026-03-24). Vets trips to have lower prices and fewer nasty surprises. thecanary.co Trips to vets in the UK could soon become less expensive. And crucially, there should be fewer nasty surprises when the bill comes. Vet practices will have to publish standard price lists. Any treatment costing over £500 (except emergencies) will require a detailed written estimate. And prescriptions will have a price cap of £21. The […] | By

UMMID (2026-03-24). How Zionists in US, Israel weaponized religion to launch unholy wars. ummid.com Across centuries, crusading armies marched across continents to the battle cry Deus vult — God wills it, wearing the mask of faith and annihilation cloaked in the mantle of sanctimony.

____ (2026-03-24). Kasper Hogh on the Brink: Denmark's Rising Star Gears Up for World Cup Qualifier. devdiscourse.com In an exciting World Cup qualifier setup, Denmark will leverage their in-form forwards as they prepare to face North Macedonia in Copenhagen. Among them is possible debutant Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt, who has had a stellar season in European football.

Amberin Zaman (2026-03-24). first strike on Iraqi Kurdish forces since war began a warning to US allies. al-monitor.com The deadly strike on Kurdish forces underscores Tehran's readiness to pressure US partners as Erbil is caught between Iran, Baghdad and Washington.

EDWIN (2026-03-24). PSC to meet His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini Zulu. sanews.gov.za PSC to meet His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini Zulu | The Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Professor Somadoda Fikeni, will meet with His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini Zulu on Tuesday, to discuss strengthening collaboration. | The engagement aims to seek His Majesty's wisdom and guidance on how the Kingship and the PSC can work together to address the needs of traditional communities and promote their well-being. | During his meeting in KwaZulu-Natal, Fikeni will be accompanied by Commissioners Magerule Sekonya and Bheki Zulu. | "Discussions will also explore potential areas of partner…

____ (2026-03-24). Modi Discusses Global Energy Concerns with Sri Lankan President Amid West Asia Turmoil. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to address the escalating tensions in West Asia and their impact on global energy security.

Robert Freeman (2026-03-24). Slovenian centre-left gets narrow win despite Zionist attempt to wreck election. thecanary.co The centre-left Freedom Movement party led by incumbent Slovenian prime minister Robert Golob eked out marginally more votes than its main rival, the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDP), in the Sunday March 22 national election. That's despite the apparent involvement of an Israeli spy firm attempting to undermine the government through use of secret recordings. Figures […] | By

Leia Larsen (2026-03-24). Utah Republicans see storing nuclear waste as a 'once in a lifetime opportunity'. grist.org The Republicans who dominate Utah's politics — from the legislature to the governor's mansion — are aggressively pursuing nuclear power, but a problem that had confounded fission supporters over the last century lingers: what to do with all the dangerous waste. Now the state is exploring whether to become a solution — by storing nuclear waste in the massive salt deposit in Millard County, a rural part of the state with a long history of meeting the West's energy needs. | Caverns carved into that salt deposit already hold natural gas liquids, gasoline, and other fuels. Separate storage of hydr…

Gary M. Feinman (2026-03-24). Scale Raises the Ceiling, But Fiscal Foundations Determine Whether Autocracy or Democracy Prevails. counterpunch.org When we think of premodern governance, we often default to an image of concentrated authority: imposing rulers presiding over intricately layered hierarchies—pharaohs, emperors, and kings whose power seemed inseparable from the territorial and demographic scale of the states they commanded. This imagery reinforces a widely held assumption in both scholarship and popular discourse: as societies

Frank Bergman (2026-03-24). Lab-Grown 'Milk' Will Soon Flood Global Food Supply. globalresearch.ca A new warning sign just flashed for anyone paying attention to the rapid, coordinated shift toward synthetic "meat" and "dairy" as the global food supply is about to be flooded with a disturbing new product. ; ⚪ To read this article in …

San José Against War (2026-03-24). Tuesday 3/24: San José: Demand Ethical Investment. indybay.org San José City Hall, Council Chambers | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95113…

EDWIN (2026-03-24). SADC leaders address technical barriers to trade. sanews.gov.za SADC leaders address technical barriers to trade | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams has officially opened the 41st annual meeting of the SADC Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Structures. | The three-day meeting is taking place at the Protea Hotel in Johannesburg. | In line with this year's Southern African Development Community (SADC) theme, "Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC", Abrahams highlighted that quality infrastructure is a critical component to facilitating rural development and industrialisation and in…

Skwawkbox (2026-03-24). Failed Reform candidate Goodwin tries to defend 'his' AI-driven book. thecanary.co Matt Goodwin hasn't had a great past month. In February 2026, Goodwin was trounced in the Gorton and Denton by-election by the Greens' Hannah Spencer. Less than four weeks later, he's now trying to defend 'his' awful, Islamophobic new book after parts — perhaps much — of it were found to be derived from AI […] | By

Wolves (2026-03-24). Saturday 3/28: No Tech Overlords Protest. indybay.org Palantir | 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto | we meet on the Alma St. side of the building (near entrance)…

Guest Blogger (2026-03-24). There's Nothing "Voluntary" About a Smart Meter. wattsupwiththat.com The process is described as "voluntary". The practical outcome is that, once existing meters reach the end of their life, all households will move onto smart metering whether they ever actively chose to or not.

EDWIN (2026-03-24). Over 18 000 suspects nabbed for various crimes. sanews.gov.za Over 18 000 suspects nabbed for various crimes | The South African Police Service (SAPS) nationwide Operation Shanela has yielded significant breakthroughs in combating various crimes, including drug trafficking, and serious and violent crimes, leading to the arrest of 18 822 suspects. | This includes 2 739 wanted individuals linked to serious crimes. | "The week-long operations carried out between 16 and 22 March 2026 led to the arrest of wanted individuals linked to murder, attempted murder, rape, carjacking, illegal possession of firearms, assault GBH [grievous bodily harm], house and business robberies," the…

Claudia Boyd-Barrett (2026-03-24). Office of Refugee Resettlement Has Become an Arm of Immigration Enforcement. truthout.org Carlos arrived at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in New Mexico in December, believing he was one step closer to reuniting with his children. By that point, his 14-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter had been in a federal shelter in Texas for nearly a year after crossing the border to be with him. "I feel like I'm suffocating inside this shelter, trapped with no way out,"… |

____ (2026-03-24). From Paisa to Priceless: Kashmir's Heartfelt Auction for Iran Relief. devdiscourse.com In an extraordinary act of generosity, a 50 paisa coin was auctioned for a staggering Rs 17,000 in Kashmir as part of a fundraising effort for Iran, devastated by war. The coin, no longer in circulation, became a symbol of the community's solidarity with the people of Iran.

Editor (2026-03-24). Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over $1 Billion Wind Project Cancellation Deal. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff The Trump administration is facing sharp criticism after reaching a nearly $1 billion agreement with TotalEnergies that will end major offshore wind development plans along the eastern United States. Under the arrangement, the French energy giant will surrender federal offshore leases it had acquired during the administration of former President Joe Biden, covering …

UMMID (2026-03-24). In Pictures: 1,300-yr-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah. ummid.com Over 1,300 years-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Historic Jeddah stands as one of the city's oldest archaeological landmarks.

Global Research News (2026-03-24). Selected Articles: More Inflation Is Why This Week's Collapse Strengthens Gold's Bull Case. globalresearch.ca By Gold prices collapsed by 10.5% to close just under $4,500, recording the biggest weekly decline since 1983. Silver fared even worse, …

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2026-03-24). Wednesday 4/29: San Francisco Congressional Candidate Forum. indybay.org Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF | 1675 Owens St, San Francisco 94158…

Emily Oliver (2026-03-24). Rage Against ICE in Minnesota Was Born Out of Heartbreak. truthout.org The resistance to Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis was a courageous response to our nation's ongoing moral crisis in immigration policy. Acts of civil disobedience over the last couple months have raised public consciousness of corporate collusion with state violence, encouraged people to take risks in defense of their neighbors, and even elevated the role of love in resistance. |

Chris Walker (2026-03-24). GOP Senator: Postwar Plan for Iran Is "Hope for the Best and See What Happens" truthout.org United States Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) indicated on Tuesday that the U.S.'s plan for Iran — as President Donald Trump wages an illegal and unprovoked war on the country — is to "hope for the best and see what happens." Earlier this month, Trump suggested that he intends to have final say on who will control Iran after the war's conclusion — blatantly contradicting his past claims that he… |

Sharon Zhang (2026-03-24). Gavin Newsom Says He "Reveres the State of Israel," Regrets Apartheid Label. truthout.org California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for saying in a recent interview that he "reveres" Israel, just weeks after he labeled it as an apartheid state. "I revere the state of Israel. I'm proud to support the state of Israel," Newsom said in an interview with Politico released on Tuesday, when asked whether he considers himself a Zionist. Newsom said that he is opposed to… |

Snookie (2026-03-24). (FROM THE VAULT) Wherein I Did A Cancellation Of A Mid-Ass President!!!!! indybay.org This Year Is The 125th Anniversary Of William McKinley Getting Whacked. Retired Street Artist Calls For His Assassin To Be Babygirled With Spraypaint and Markers!!!!!

Chris Walker (2026-03-24). Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Special Election, Despite Calling It "Cheating" truthout.org President Donald Trump utilized mail-in voting for a special election in Florida this week, despite years of falsely claiming that the method is rife with fraud and shouldn't be trusted. Voting records from Palm Beach County, Florida, indicate that Trump voted by mail for the election taking place on Tuesday. Mail-in ballots were due by this Sunday, meaning Trump cast his ballot sometime… |

IRA (2026-03-24). The Underground Movement To Spark Union Organizing From the Inside. portside.org The Underground Movement To Spark Union Organizing From the Inside | Tue, 03/24/2026 – 01: 42

| Mohammad Haroon | (2026-03-24). YouTuber Ducky Bhai moves court to remove name from PNIL list. tribune.com.pk YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, has filed a petition seeking the removal of his name from the PNIL list. | The petition was heard by Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo at the district courts in Lahore. | The court sought a report from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) and adjourned the hearing until March 26. | According to the petition filed through his counsel, Usman Latif Advocate, Saadur Rehman argued that his name was placed on the PNIL list unlawfully. | The petition further stated that the NCCIA did not issue any notices before adding his name to the list. | Read…

____ (2026-03-24). Rinku Singh: The New Vice-Captain of Kolkata Knight Riders. devdiscourse.com Kolkata Knight Riders announced the appointment of explosive batter Rinku Singh as vice-captain for the 2026 IPL season, as declared at the 'Knights Unplugged 3.0' event. Singh's promotion emphasizes the franchise's long-term leadership vision alongside skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who remains at the helm despite a turbulent previous season.

Angela (2026-03-24). Friday 3/27: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…

UMMID (2026-03-24). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…

Editor (2026-03-24). Kast begins construction of a controversial border wall. mronline.org During his first week as president of Chile, the ultra-conservative leader has also ordered tax cuts and launched talks with the United States to explore the mining of rare earth metals.

Uriel Araujo (2026-03-24). Afghan-Pakistan Conflict: How Iran's Crisis Fuels Dangerous Escalation. globalresearch.ca While global attention remains focused on the escalating confrontation involving Iran, a far less reported but deeply consequential crisis is nonetheless unfolding. Last week's

| Reuters | (2026-03-24). US-blamed airstrike kills PMF commander, nine fighters in Iraq's Anbar. tribune.com.pk Airstrikes targeting a site belonging to Iraq's Shia Popular Mobilisation Forces in the western province of Anbar killed at least 10 fighters, including the PMF's Anbar operations commander, and wounded 30 others, security and health sources told Reuters early on Tuesday. | The PMF confirmed in a statement the death of its Anbar commander, Saad al-Baiji, and several of his companions. It accused the United States of carrying out the attack, saying a US airstrike targeted a command headquarters while personnel were on duty. | The strikes targeted the PMF headquarters during a security meeting attended by senior…

Amir Nour (2026-03-24). From Bush's Crusade to Trump's Epic Fury: The Geopolitics of Messianic Wars. globalresearch.ca The war that began on February 28, 2026, is unlike anything the region has seen since the American invasion of Iraq in 2003.

John Feffer (2026-03-24). The Case for Global Climate Reparations. counterpunch.org To combat climate change, the entire world has to make the transition away from fossil fuels. If a major emitter like the United States or India doesn't substantially reduce its emissions, it will doom the entire enterprise. As never before in human history, richer and poorer must work together. But what will that joint action

Mel Gurtov (2026-03-24). Cuba is Trump's Next Imperial Project. counterpunch.org Another Nonexistent Threat Regime change in Cuba may be the next stop for the Trump war machine. Here's what he told CNN in an interview March 6: "Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon . . . They want to make a deal, and so I'm going to put Marco ]Rubio] over there and we'll see

| Reuters | (2026-03-24). Colombia military plane crash kills 66, four still missing. tribune.com.pk

Prof. Ruel F. Pepa (2026-03-24). Spain's President and "The Sánchez Paradox" : Principles, Pragmatism, or Political Survival? globalresearch.ca In the current geopolitical climate of 2026, Spanish President Pedro Sánchez finds himself at the center of a heated international debate. | His foreign policy, once seen as a predictable extension of European alignment through institutions like the European Union and …

Lynda Carson (2026-03-24). Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), cops, widespread fraud and corruption. indybay.org Reports reveal that fraud and corruption are widespread in FOP and police departments!

BARRY (2026-03-24). New Model Predicts How Mosquitoes Will Fly. portside.org New Model Predicts How Mosquitoes Will Fly | Mon, 03/23/2026 – 20: 09

A A (2026-03-24). The geopolitical role of Sunni countries in the Persian Gulf and the Broader Middle East. strategic-culture.su Forget the Gulf as you have known it until now. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A System in flux | In the contemporary interna…

UMMID (2026-03-24). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.

Maddison Wheeldon (2026-03-24). Jury trial reform: Rebel MPs blocked from sitting on scrutiny committee. thecanary.co Labour MP Karl Turner has repeatedly raised alarm bells warning that the government's proposed reforms to jury trials will hurt ordinary people. Leading a group of up to 80 Labour MPs opposing the reforms, Turner persuaded them to abstain from the vote, securing a good faith agreement with ministers that they would allow a rebel […] | By

Jonathan Bennett (2026-03-24). This Week in People's History, Mar 25—31, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Mar 25—31, 2026 | Mon, 03/23/2026 – 20: 16

Renee Parsons (2026-03-24). Trump's Evolution from Inauguration Day into Wars of Aggression. globalresearch.ca After Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025, it became apparent that the America First candidate who had pledged a non-interventionist war policy was either a figment of our imagination.

| Reuters | (2026-03-24). Australia and EU seal trade deal, seek to cut reliance on China for critical minerals. tribune.com.pk Australia and the European Union signed a trade deal on Tuesday that was eight years in the making, removing tariffs for almost all European goods and for nearly all exports of Australian critical minerals. | But some Australian agricultural products like beef and sheep meat, for example, will be subject to export quotas, and Australian farmers sharply criticised the pact for delivering "subpar" access to the bloc. | The agreement comes after both sides stepped up talks in the wake of significantly higher US tariffs under the Trump administration and more angst in the West over China's dominant position in the…

UMMID (2026-03-24). 5 Muslims among Toppers as Bihar announces 12th result 2026. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Monday March 23, 2026 declared the result of the 12th Inter 2026 board exam along with the full list of toppers.

Biljana Vankovska (2026-03-24). Do We Recognize a Global War When We See One? counterpunch.org A few days ago, I had the honor of participating in an international webinar organized by SHAPE—Serving Humanity and Planet Earth. As its name suggests, this project is focused on safeguarding humanity and the planet, and its acronym carries a meaningful symbolism: shaping. The theme I addressed, alongside distinguished figures such as Richard Falk, Joseph

The Global Research Team (2026-03-24). Global Research Is Looking for Volunteers. globalresearch.ca Global Research is a reader-supported independent media. Our longstanding commitment is to convey the truth. | Today, independent media is under attack. Global Research is particularly excluded from search engines and shadow-banned on major social media platforms. | To broaden our reach, …

infobrics (2026-03-24). New Ministry Plan Boosts Kazakhstan's Market & Exports Amid BRICS Links. infobrics.org Walk through Kazakhstan's 2025 trade numbers and a pattern shows up pretty fast. The Ministry of Trade and Integration recorded $160 billion in domestic trade turnover, $41 billion in non-oil exports, and a 3.7% rise in services exports to $12.3 billion…

Stephen Koukoulas (2026-03-24). The Reserve Bank of Australia is playing with fire. independentaustralia.net

infobrics (2026-03-24). India Russia Rare Earth Alliance Transforms Global Supply Chains. infobrics.org The global transition toward renewable energy technologies has intensified competition for strategic materials essential to wind turbines, electric vehicle batteries, and advanced electronics manufacturing…

GABIK (2026-03-24). Steenhuisen welcomes SAHPRA's intervention to fast-track access to FMD vaccines. sanews.gov.za Steenhuisen welcomes SAHPRA's intervention to fast-track access to FMD vaccines | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the swift intervention by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to expedite the importation of six million doses of the Dollvet vaccine to combat Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). | This follows a Section 21 permit issued on Friday for two million doses of the Dollvet vaccine. | In a statement issued on Monday, the Department of Agriculture said SAHPRA has confirmed that two additional permits will be granted for the remaining four million doses. | Steenhuisen…

al-monitor (2026-03-24). UN rights council to hold urgent debate on Gulf strikes. al-monitor.com The UN Human Rights Council will hold a rare urgent debate on Wednesday on Iran's strikes on countries across the Gulf region and their impact on civilians.The session, approved on Tuesday, was requested by Bahrain on behalf of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan ⚪ to the infuriation of Tehran, which branded them "detached from reality".

Earth Quaker Action Team (2026-03-24). Monday 3/30: Webinar: Moving Money Out of Vanguard: Supporting Each Other Through the Process. indybay.org Zoom | secure.everyaction.com/V64bxF48tEqph2Ktj……

Editor (2026-03-24). 'Cuba is not alone': Inspiring days of solidarity in Havana. mronline.org In a world marked by polarization and power asymmetries, such initiatives remind us that collective action rooted in justice can challenge dominant narratives and support nations defending their right to self-determination.

al-monitor (2026-03-24). Oil, stock trading spiked before Iran remarks. al-monitor.com Thousands of oil contracts ⚪ a far higher volume than normal ⚪ were traded 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump pledged to halt strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, sending prices tumbling, data showed on Tuesday.Between 1049 GMT and 1050 GMT, 734 oil contracts changed hands, and in the next minute that number surged to 2,168 ⚪ 16 times higher than the average observed through the day up to that time.Bloomberg estimated the value of oil contracts that changed hands between 1049 and 1050 GMT was $650 million.

Hilal Elver — Pƒ±nar Akpƒ±nar (2026-03-24). From the Bosphorus to Hormuz: How Two Straits Shape the Global Food Crisis. counterpunch.org Kiran unlocked her dosa shop in Bangalore before sunrise, a morning ruotine she had followed for many years. Only, this time she was not able to open for business. The price of gas had surged again, and deliveries of a LPG cylinder had become uncertain. Thousands of kilometers away in Meru, Hassan postponed harvesting his crop due to rising diesel prices. In Berlin, Anna has begun lowering the heating to cope with rising energy bills.

Editor (2026-03-24). Armed Struggle Liberates Iraq After 23 Years Of Occupation. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Substack After weeks of attacks by Iraqi resistance groups, the US and NATO yesterday began evacuating all of their military personnel from Victoria Base in Baghdad. They are unlikely to return. This is an unprecedented, momentous achievement, and follows the January withdrawal of US and NATO troops from the Ain al-Asad airbase after years …

David Giesen (2026-03-24). Saturday 3/21: The Declaration of "Right to life," a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…

CAT (2026-03-24). Thursday 4/2: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.

Dean Baker (2026-03-24). Are the Trump and Biden Economies the Same? counterpunch.org Jason Furman is a very good economist, but sometimes he gets some things wrong. His NYT column, saying the Trump and Biden economies are largely the same, is in that category. Before saying what I think he got wrong, let me mention some very big things he got right. First, people do hugely overrate the

UMMID (2026-03-24). Rajasthan 10th Result 2026: Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is set to declare on its official website rajresults.nic.in the result of Class 10 or SSC Matric 2026 exams today i.e. Tuesday March 24, 2026.

Many orgnizations (2026-03-24). Friday 3/27: Webinar on Fighting against U.S. Wars and War Preparations in Asia Pacific, Latin America. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/nowar-nobuildup-part1…

Mark Brody (2026-03-24). Democratic States Seek To Block Massive TV Station Merger. portside.org Democratic States Seek To Block Massive TV Station Merger | Tue, 03/24/2026 – 00: 55

Dan Bacher (2026-03-24). Retirees, CA Workers Testify and Hold Vigil Urging CalPERS to Divest from Big Oil. indybay.org The meeting came at a time when many pension funds throughout the country and world have recognized the risk of fossil fuel investments…

| Life, Style Desk | (2026-03-24). Celebrities groove at Iffat Umar's daughter's dholki event after Eid celebrations. tribune.com.pk As the Eid season comes to a halt, Pakistani celebrities are back in the grind. To kick off…

Edward Curtin (2026-03-24). Palaver and Parable: Trump's Babble. globalresearch.ca "All lies and jests
| Still a man hears what he wants to hear
| And disregards the rest" | — "The Boxer," Paul Simon | Listening to Donald Trump is like staring at a record spinning on a turntable and finding your mind …

independentaustralia.net (2026-03-24). Cambodia gains ground as regional investment interest grows. independentaustralia.net

geo.tv (2026-03-24). At least 66 killed in Colombia military plane crash. geo.tv Military personnel clambered over the wreckage of the Hercules transport plane, enveloped in smoke. — AFP/FileCrash occurs near Puerto Leguizamo, close to Ecuador border.Official say wreckage scattered across jungle, with fire and smoke…

Memo Torres (2026-03-24). Daily Memo: ICE Targets a Street Vendor in Santee Alley and More. lataco.com Over the weekend, ICE was mostly up the coast and down towards San Diego. Today, we saw two more people get taken from their ISAP check-in in Downtown L.A., and in Santee Alley, we saw at least four agents target a food vendor and take him away. ICE also took a young woman in Indio today and was again scouting in Chula Vista and National City.

Codepink (2026-03-24). Wednesday 4/1: Earth Month Kick-Off Webinar: Ending War & Defending the Planet. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/40126…

albawaba (2026-03-24). Colombian plane crashes in Amazon after takeoff, fate of 110 soldiers unclear. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A Colombian military Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules carrying 110 soldiers crashed shortly after takeoff in the southern Amazon region near the Peruvian border, authorities said Monday, with casualties still unconfirmed.Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez said the aircraft went down near Puerto Leguizamo, just three kilometres from an urban area, shortly after departure. The plane was ferrying troops at the time of the incident.Officials have not released details on survivors or the aircraft's intended destination. Emergency responders and investigation teams have been deployed to the crash site, but the caus…

____ (2026-03-24). DMRC and INSEAD Forge Partnership for Metro Rail Excellence. devdiscourse.com The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has forged a strategic partnership with INSEAD, Singapore, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 23. This agreement seeks to enhance capacity building and promote professional excellence within the metro rail sector.

____ (2026-03-24). Welspun Corp Restructures Stake in East Pipes Through Strategic Transfer. devdiscourse.com In a strategic move to consolidate its holdings, Welspun Mauritius Holdings will transfer its 22% stake in East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry to Welspun Pipes Inc, USA. The transaction, valued at 979.90 million SAR, has been sanctioned by the boards of the respective subsidiaries of Welspun Corp.

geo.tv (2026-03-24). Known for U-turns, Trump makes biggest policy reversal on Iran. geo.tv President Donald Trump speaks with the media accompanied by players of the Juventus soccer team, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 18, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: International markets and the world at large have grown used to US President Donald…

UMMID (2026-03-24). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.

nosihle (2026-03-24). Deputy President responds to being mentioned at Madlanga Commission. sanews.gov.za Deputy President responds to being mentioned at Madlanga Commission | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has categorically denied claims made by Sergeant Fannie Nkosi at the Madlanga Commission, alleging that he met with Vusimuzi Cat Matlala or that Matlala intended to meet with him. | "Deputy President Mashatile has noted claims made by Sergeant Nkosi at the Madlanga Commission earlier today. He categorically rejects Sergeant Nkosi's claims and is prepared to cooperate with the Madlanga Commission fully should the Commission require any clarity or assistance from him," the Presidency said on Monday. | The Deputy Pr…

____ (2026-03-24). Drone Attack Shakes Kursk Region: A Fatal Incident. devdiscourse.com A Ukrainian drone attack on an agricultural enterprise in Russia's Kursk region resulted in the tragic death of one individual and left 13 others injured, according to local authorities.

San José Against War (2026-03-24). Saturday 3/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…

albawaba (2026-03-24). Kuwait power outages follow shrapnel strikes amid escalating regional tensions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A wave of explosions, drone interceptions, and security alerts swept across the Middle East and Gulf on Monday evening, underscoring escalating regional tensions alongside fragile diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis.In Kuwait City, the Ministry of Electricity reported that seven power transmission lines were knocked out after shrapnel fell in the area, causing temporary blackouts in several districts. Officials said the damage appeared to be caused by nearby blasts, though critical infrastructure remained secure.Elsewhere, blasts were reported in Israeli territory, while Saudi Arabia's air defences…

Phoebe (2026-03-24). Saturday 3/28: No Kings BERKELEY. indybay.org UCB Bancroft Wy/Telegraph Ave. Line up along sidewalk on the campus side of Bancroft Wy…

San José Against War (2026-03-24). Tuesday 3/24: San José: Demand Ethical Investment. indybay.org San José City Hall, Council Chambers | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95113…

UMMID (2026-03-24). India's five key states to elect new assemblies in April 2026. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday March 15, 2026 announced the election schedule of India's five key states namely — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.

Mark Keenan (2026-03-24). The Algorithm of History: Human Choices in a Programmable Age. globalresearch.ca Over the past two decades, the structure of power in society has begun to change in ways that are easy to feel but harder to clearly describe.

ptcnews.tv (2026-03-24). 66 killed, several injured as Colombian military plane with 115 soldiers onboard crashes. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 66 people were killed and several others injured after a Colombian military plane crashed after takeoff on Monday. The critically injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals. | The C-130 Hercules aircraft went down shortly after departure from Puerto Leguizamo, near the southern border with Ecuador and Peru, strewing burning wreckage on the jungle floor. | The death toll was almost double that of what authorities confirmed earlier as they continued with search and rescue operations. Reportedly the crash happened after the plane suffered the impact near the end of the runway. | The cras…

UMMID (2026-03-24). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com Eid Moon Sighting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Eid Moon or Eid Chand, Thursday 29th Ramadan 1447 H, corresponding to March 19, 2026 in the South Asian countries.

Rebecca Gordon (2026-03-24). US Concentration Camps Exist to Expand the Power of Trump's Authoritarian Regime. truthout.org The March 4, 2026, edition of the Arizona Daily Star put the facts succinctly: "A Haitian asylum seeker held for four months at Florence Correctional Center died Monday at a Scottsdale hospital due to complications from an infected tooth." It seems the infection spread from his tooth to his lungs, and he developed the pneumonia that killed him. In other words, U.S. |

Skwawkbox (2026-03-24). Starmer betrays Hillsborough survivors and bereaved families again. thecanary.co Keir Starmer has betrayed the Hillsborough families and survivors again — as he was always going to do — along with all those others who lost loved ones through injustice or state mismanagement causing disasters. Starmer has never made a promise he wasn't ready to break and only ever used Hillsborough law for cover and […] | By

al-monitor (2026-03-24). Analysis-Gulf warnings and fears of miscalculation preceded Trump's pause in Iran showdown. al-monitor.com By Samia NakhoulDUBAI, March 24 (Reuters) – Donald Trump's abrupt pause in his showdown with Iran followed warnings from Gulf states that the war was veering into a far more perilous phase and rising fears among officials in the region that Washington had misjudged Tehran's readiness to escalate, regional sources and analysts said.

infobrics (2026-03-24). EU accuses Hungary of 'pro-Russian espionage'. infobrics.org Brussels' objective is to spread lies against the Orban government.

A correspondent in Tehran (2026-03-24). Meet Bagher Zolghadr, a hard-line IRGC veteran now security chief. al-monitor.com Zolghardr's appointment suggests a push to strengthen the group's influence over national security and the war effort.

Anila Yoganathan (2026-03-24). A look behind the scenes of what could be Google's biggest test of carbon capture. grist.org This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Rick Wheatley owns a property with about 80 acres in Nebraska's Otoe County — an area east of Lincoln known for its farmland, apple orchards, and Arbor Day celebrations. Wheatley's land, a portion of which is used for growing corn and soybeans, has been in his family for generations. Sometime last fall, a representative from a private energy developer Tenaska approached…

| Reuters | (2026-03-24). UN looks to boost food security for Rohingya in Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk The United Nations food agency is revamping its programme for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from April to ensure a minimum threshold of food security for each household, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. | Funding pressure on humanitarian groups is growing in the ninth year of a crisis over more than 1 million Rohingya, most of whom fled violent military crackdowns in Myanmar in 2017 and live in overcrowded camps with slim access to jobs or education. | The World Food Programme said its new needs-based, tiered approach aimed to ensure the minimum food needs of all refugees were met while directing greater supp…

Uriel Araujo (2026-03-24). Where Is Netanyahu? Questions About Who Runs US and Israeli Policies Spread. globalresearch.ca Who is governing Israel? | And who is running US foreign policy? | These are no longer fringe questions: they may soon emerge as part of the mainstream debate, driven by a convergence of anomalies, and a widening credibility gap in wartime …

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2026-03-24). Monday 4/20: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 2 Candidate Forum. indybay.org Calvary Presbyterian Church | 2515 Fillmore St, San Francisco 94115…

Chenjie Song (2026-03-24). When it comes to the Persian Gulf, China's top priority is economics. scmp.com Foreign Minister Wang Yi's press conference at the annual "two sessions" on March 8 was the Chinese government's most authoritative statement on the war on Iran since strikes began on February 28. Wang called the war one that "should not have happened" and offered five principles for resolution: respect for sovereignty, rejection of force, non-interference in internal affairs, political settlement and goodwill among major powers. | Diplomatic language aside, Wang named no concrete enforcement…

infobrics (2026-03-24). Over 60% of Ukrainians would accept ceding territory for peace with Russia. infobrics.org Zelensky has increasingly less support in Ukrainian society and less money from the EU.

UMMID (2026-03-24). CBSE teachers involved in 10th, 12th paper evaluation warned. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers involved in evaluation of classes 10th and 12th papers (Academic Year 2026) from sharing misleading information on social media.

albawaba (2026-03-24). Punch again? Abandoned baby titi monkey clings to teddy bear, melting hearts. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The story of baby monkey Punch is repeating again, but this time in Colombia. Another abandoned baby gray titi monkey is breaking the hearts of people worldwide.Colombia animal sanctuary shared a video of a baby titi monkey, who was also abandoned. The little monkey is given a huge teddy bear, reminding people of the story of baby monkey Punch, who was left by his mother upon birth.The six-month-old monkey, Punch, who is at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, was abandoned by his mother, and he clung to a stuffed orangutan toy. His videos gained millions of views worldwide.üá®&u…

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-03-24). Primer ministro cubano evoca pensamiento solidario de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, evocó este lunes el pensamiento solidario de Fidel Castro, en momentos de amplio apoyo internacional a la isla caribeña, tras la recrudecida hostilidad de Estados Unidos. | El jefe cubano de Gobierno en su cuenta de X recordó al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana bajo la etiqueta #100AñosConFidel: "El mundo ha sido solidario con #Cuba y por eso #Cuba se siente cada día más y más solidaria con todos los pueblos del mundo (…) y #Cuba sabe que con esa solidaridad continuará luchando y continuará resistiendo". | En estos días, la mayor de las Antillas vive tiempos in…

Staff (2026-03-24). Irán advierte que "controla de forma muy inteligente y firme" el estrecho de Ormuz. cubadebate.cu El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica reiteró este lunes que Irán mantiene el control absoluto del estrecho de Ormuz y advirtió que ninguna potencia extrarregional tiene derecho a interferir en la zona, en medio de un creciente pulso con Estados Unidos. El portavoz de la institución, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, subrayó que Irán controla de forma "muy inteligente y firme el estrecho de Ormuz".

Staff (2026-03-24). Sin cobertura: El desafío de las telecomunicaciones en Cuba ante el déficit energético. cubadebate.cu A oscuras, con el ventilador detenido y el silencio pesado de un apagón que se extiende más de lo previsto, revisa el teléfono una y otra vez. Sin datos. Sin señal. Camina de un lado a otro dentro de la casa, como si el movimiento pudiera cambiar algo. Se acerca a la ventana, levanta el móvil, espera. Nada. Sale al balcón, busca altura, gira el cuerpo, prueba un ángulo distinto. La pantalla sigue igual: desconectado.

Martha Rios (2026-03-24). Irán: No hay negociaciones con Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Las autoridades iraníes rechazaron este lunes la existencia de negociaciones con Estados Unidos, en respuesta a recientes declaraciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, sobre supuestos contactos entre ambas partes. | El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, afirmó que tales declaraciones "no reflejan la realidad" y aseguró que no se han llevado a cabo conversaciones con Washington. | En un mensaje difundido en la red social X, subrayó que el pueblo iraní exige que los responsables de la agresión sean castigados y reiteró el respaldo de las autoridades a esa postura. | Ghalibaf, ta…

Staff (2026-03-24). Especulación por 580 millones de dólares sacude el mercado petrolero antes del anuncio de Trump sobre Irán. cubadebate.cu Operadores del mercado energético realizaron apuestas por alrededor de 580 millones de dólares en contratos de futuros de petróleo apenas minutos antes de que un mensaje del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, sobre supuestas conversaciones con Irán detonara una caída abrupta en los precios del crudo y una mayor volatilidad en otros activos financieros.

Staff (2026-03-24). Anuncia Sheinbaum nuevo envío de víveres a Cuba y reivindica derecho a la autodeterminación del pueblo cubano. cubadebate.cu México continúa fortaleciendo su apoyo solidario a Cuba con el envío de un nuevo buque cargado de víveres, mientras el gobierno mexicano reitera su compromiso con la diplomacia y el respeto a la autodeterminación del pueblo cubano, en medio de las presiones impuestas por Estados Unidos.

Staff (2026-03-24). Este martes en la Mesa Redonda: Desde la Presidencia "Encuentro de Díaz-Canel con integrantes del Convoy Nuestra América" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda transmitirá, a partir de las seis de la tarde, el encuentro celebrado en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana entre el presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez y miembros del Convoy Nuestra América.

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-03-24). Sepelio de Jorge Gómez, un adiós a un pilar de la música cubana. radiohc.cu Con honores en el Panteón de la Cultura, en la capitalina Necrópolis de Colón, recibió este lunes sepultura el destacado pianista, compositor y director del Grupo Moncada, Jorge Gómez, referente de la música cubana. | Hasta el cementerio acompañaron sus restos familiares, amigos y destacadas figuras de la cultura, el ministro y viceministra de Cultura, Alpidio Alonso y Lizette Martínez, así como ofrendas florales del General de Ejército Raúl Castro y del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel. | En el acto de despedida, la presidenta del Instituto Cubano de la Música, Indira Fajardo, dedicó sentidas palabras en nombre de l…

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-03-24). Sepelio de Jorge Gómez, un adiós a un pilar de la música cubana. radiohc.cu Con honores en el Panteón de la Cultura, en la capitalina Necrópolis de Colón, recibió este lunes sepultura el destacado pianista, compositor y director del Grupo Moncada, Jorge Gómez, referente de la música cubana. | Hasta el cementerio acompañaron sus restos familiares, amigos y destacadas figuras de la cultura, el ministro y viceministra de Cultura, Alpidio Alonso y Lizette Martínez, así como ofrendas florales del General de Ejército Raúl Castro y del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel. | En el acto de despedida, la presidenta del Instituto Cubano de la Música, Indira Fajardo, dedicó sentidas palabras en nombre de l…

Staff (2026-03-24). Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla: Cuba no ha cejado, ni cejará, en su empeño de preservar y defender a ultranza su total independencia. cubadebate.cu Cuba es Estado fundador de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) y ha asistido a todas sus Cumbres con la voluntad de impulsar y fortalecer la integración entre nuestras Naciones y el diálogo inclusivo y la concertación política entre nuestros Estados y Gobiernos. Hemos intercambiado desde amplias y profundas coincidencias y desde el respeto a nuestras diferencias.

Martha Rios (2026-03-24). Presidenta Sheinbaum reivindica derecho de Cuba a la autodeterminación. radiohc.cu La presidenta mexicana, Claudia Sheinbaum, reivindicó este lunes el derecho de Cuba a la autodeterminación y abogó por el uso de vías multilaterales y no la acción violenta en medio de las amenazas estadounidenses a la isla.Reivindicamos, y siempre lo vamos a reivindicar, el derecho del pueblo cubano a su autodeterminación. Y que frente a cualquier conflicto, lo que debe usarse son las vías multilaterales, Naciones Unidas", expresó. | En respuesta a una pregunta durante su habitual encuentro con medios de comunicación en el Palacio Nacional, la jefa del Ejecutivo consideró a esas como "las vías, en caso de algún…

Martha Rios (2026-03-24). Accidente de avión de la Fuerza Aérea en Colombia deja más de 30 fallecidos. radiohc.cu Las autoridades de Colombia investigan el accidente aéreo ocurrido este lunes, cuando se estrelló un avión Hércules C-13 de la Fuerza Aérea, en la localidad de Puerto Leguízamo, en el departamento de Putumayo, al suroeste de la nación suramericana. | El gobernador local, Jhon Gabriel Molina Acosta, actualizó la cifra de fallecidos e informó a Noticias Caracol que hasta el momento contabilizaban 34 fallecidos y 21 desaparecidos.Inicialmente se tenía registro de ocho muertes, pero con el paso de las horas y el avance de las operaciones en el lugar del siniestro, el número se elevó", explicó el funcionario. | Molina…

Staff (2026-03-24). Anuncia Sheinbaum nuevo envío de víveres a Cuba y reivindica derecho a la autodeterminación del pueblo cubano. cubadebate.cu México continúa fortaleciendo su apoyo solidario a Cuba con el envío de un nuevo buque cargado de víveres, mientras el gobierno mexicano reitera su compromiso con la diplomacia y el respeto a la autodeterminación del pueblo cubano, en medio de las presiones impuestas por Estados Unidos.

Staff (2026-03-24). Rusia lanza los primeros satélites de su sistema para competir con Starlink. cubadebate.cu La compañía rusa Biuró 1440 (Bureau 1440, en inglés) anunció este martes que los primeros satélites de la constelación de comunicaciones Rassvet, análogo ruso de Starlink, ya fueron puestos en la órbita terrestre.

Staff (2026-03-24). Condenan con privación perpetua de libertad a sujeto que agredió a policía en boulevard de Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu Una sanción conjunta de privación perpetua de libertad recibió el acusado Osvaldo Fernández Pichardo en la Sala Primera de lo Penal del Tribunal Provincial Popular de Camagàºey por los delitos de terrorismo, y de portación y tenencia ilegal de armas o explosivos. Durante la vista del juicio oral, público y ejemplarizante se demostró el amplio activismo del acusado contra la Revolución cubana.

Staff (2026-03-24). Especulación por 580 millones de dólares sacude el mercado petrolero antes del anuncio de Trump sobre Irán. cubadebate.cu Operadores del mercado energético realizaron apuestas por alrededor de 580 millones de dólares en contratos de futuros de petróleo apenas minutos antes de que un mensaje del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, sobre supuestas conversaciones con Irán detonara una caída abrupta en los precios del crudo y una mayor volatilidad en otros activos financieros.

Staff (2026-03-24). Condenan con privación perpetua de libertad a sujeto que agredió a policía en boulevard de Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu Una sanción conjunta de privación perpetua de libertad recibió el acusado Osvaldo Fernández Pichardo en la Sala Primera de lo Penal del Tribunal Provincial Popular de Camagàºey por los delitos de terrorismo, y de portación y tenencia ilegal de armas o explosivos. Durante la vista del juicio oral, público y ejemplarizante se demostró el amplio activismo del acusado contra la Revolución cubana.

Staff (2026-03-24). Rusia lanza los primeros satélites de su sistema para competir con Starlink. cubadebate.cu La compañía rusa Biuró 1440 (Bureau 1440, en inglés) anunció este martes que los primeros satélites de la constelación de comunicaciones Rassvet, análogo ruso de Starlink, ya fueron puestos en la órbita terrestre.

Staff (2026-03-24). Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla: Cuba no ha cejado, ni cejará, en su empeño de preservar y defender a ultranza su total independencia. cubadebate.cu Cuba es Estado fundador de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) y ha asistido a todas sus Cumbres con la voluntad de impulsar y fortalecer la integración entre nuestras Naciones y el diálogo inclusivo y la concertación política entre nuestros Estados y Gobiernos. Hemos intercambiado desde amplias y profundas coincidencias y desde el respeto a nuestras diferencias.

Staff (2026-03-24). Irán advierte que "controla de forma muy inteligente y firme" el estrecho de Ormuz. cubadebate.cu El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica reiteró este lunes que Irán mantiene el control absoluto del estrecho de Ormuz y advirtió que ninguna potencia extrarregional tiene derecho a interferir en la zona, en medio de un creciente pulso con Estados Unidos. El portavoz de la institución, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, subrayó que Irán controla de forma "muy inteligente y firme el estrecho de Ormuz".

Martha Rios (2026-03-24). Accidente de avión de la Fuerza Aérea en Colombia deja más de 30 fallecidos. radiohc.cu Las autoridades de Colombia investigan el accidente aéreo ocurrido este lunes, cuando se estrelló un avión Hércules C-13 de la Fuerza Aérea, en la localidad de Puerto Leguízamo, en el departamento de Putumayo, al suroeste de la nación suramericana. | El gobernador local, Jhon Gabriel Molina Acosta, actualizó la cifra de fallecidos e informó a Noticias Caracol que hasta el momento contabilizaban 34 fallecidos y 21 desaparecidos.Inicialmente se tenía registro de ocho muertes, pero con el paso de las horas y el avance de las operaciones en el lugar del siniestro, el número se elevó", explicó el funcionario. | Molina…

Staff (2026-03-24). Entra en vigor nueva resolución que amplía a seis dígitos las matrículas de ciclomotores y motocicletas. cubadebate.cu Para garantizar la disponibilidad de matrículas y ante la necesidad de ampliar las combinaciones para su fabricación, entró en vigor la Resolución 7 del 2025, publicada en la Gaceta Oficial en su edición ordinaria número 29, con fecha 24 de marzo de 2026, modificativa de la Resolución 1 emitida en el 2013, ambas del Ministerio del Interior.

Martha Rios (2026-03-24). Irán: No hay negociaciones con Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Las autoridades iraníes rechazaron este lunes la existencia de negociaciones con Estados Unidos, en respuesta a recientes declaraciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, sobre supuestos contactos entre ambas partes. | El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, afirmó que tales declaraciones "no reflejan la realidad" y aseguró que no se han llevado a cabo conversaciones con Washington. | En un mensaje difundido en la red social X, subrayó que el pueblo iraní exige que los responsables de la agresión sean castigados y reiteró el respaldo de las autoridades a esa postura. | Ghalibaf, ta…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2026-03-24). Kiev Adds Russian Athletes to Its Kill List. globalresearch.ca Apparently, even athletes are being targeted by the Kiev neo-Nazi regime. Recently, Russian citizens were readmitted to the Paralympics, returning to compete under the Russian flag. This angered the Ukrainian regime authorities, who reacted by including at least five Russian …

Staff (2026-03-24). Aplazada la VII Maratón de Varadero por limitaciones logísticas. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Atletismo (FCA) informa que la séptima edición de la Maratón de Varadero, que debía realizarse el domingo 12 de abril, ha sido aplazada debido a las limitaciones logísticas que impone el recrudecido cerco energético a que está sometido el país.

Carlos Serpa Maceira (2026-03-24). Aduana General detecta intento de tráfico de drogas en Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí. radiohc.cu El Vicejefe Primero de la Aduana General de la República (AGR), Wiliam Pérez González, informó en su cuenta en la red social X de la detección de un nuevo intento de introducir drogas a través del Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí. ´Se incauto Cocaína,oculta en el doble fondo de la maleta de un pasajero fue detectada en el aeropuerto de La Habana. ª posteó Pérez González al referirse a esta nueva detección, reconociendo además ´La excelente preparación de las fuerzas de la Aduna y el àìrgano Antidrogas ª como elemento vital en la obtención de este significativo resultado que se mat…

Staff (2026-03-24). Denuncia canciller cubano que EE.UU. presiona a países de Latinoamérica y el Caribe para que rechacen ayuda de brigadas médicas de la isla. cubadebate.cu El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció este martes la feroz presión y chantaje, del gobierno de Estados Unidos contra países de América Latina y el Caribe para que desistan de la ayuda de las Brigadas Médicas Cubanas.

Andrew Korybko (2026-03-24). Israel's Latest Strike on Syria Reinforces Its De Facto Buffer Zone. globalresearch.ca Israel This reinforces its de facto buffer zone by keeping Syria's southern periphery outside the …

Staff (2026-03-24). Demanda busca bloquear las renovaciones de Trump en el Centro Kennedy por "daño irreparable" cubadebate.cu Una coalición de grupos de preservación histórica y arquitectónica demandó al presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, y la junta directiva del Centro Kennedy, en un intento hoy por bloquear las renovaciones en la institución cultural.

Nuria Barbosa (2026-03-24). Ayuda italiana para enfrentar la crisis energética en Cuba. radiohc.cu La dura realidad que vive el pueblo cubano por la crisis energética ocasionada por el cerco petrolero a partir de la orden ejecutiva presidencial firmada por Donald Trump el 29 de enero, convocó a los amigos italianos a idear la campaña Energía para la Vida. | Esta iniciativa se enfoca en la recaudación de fondos para financiar la instalación de paneles solares en instituciones de la sociedad cubana, para garantizar la continuidad de servicios públicos esenciales, tales como escuelas, hospitales y centros culturales. | Tiene como objetivo disminuir los efectos del bloqueo estadounidense, agravado recientemente po…

Staff (2026-03-24). Aplazada la VII Maratón de Varadero por limitaciones logísticas. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Atletismo (FCA) informa que la séptima edición de la Maratón de Varadero, que debía realizarse el domingo 12 de abril, ha sido aplazada debido a las limitaciones logísticas que impone el recrudecido cerco energético a que está sometido el país.

Nuria Barbosa (2026-03-24). Ayuda italiana para enfrentar la crisis energética en Cuba. radiohc.cu La dura realidad que vive el pueblo cubano por la crisis energética ocasionada por el cerco petrolero a partir de la orden ejecutiva presidencial firmada por Donald Trump el 29 de enero, convocó a los amigos italianos a idear la campaña Energía para la Vida. | Esta iniciativa se enfoca en la recaudación de fondos para financiar la instalación de paneles solares en instituciones de la sociedad cubana, para garantizar la continuidad de servicios públicos esenciales, tales como escuelas, hospitales y centros culturales. | Tiene como objetivo disminuir los efectos del bloqueo estadounidense, agravado recientemente po…

Martha Rios (2026-03-24). Privación perpetua de libertad para agresor de una policía en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu Una sanción conjunta de privación perpetua de libertad recibió el acusado Osvaldo Fernández Pichardo, en la Sala Primera de lo Penal del Tribunal Provincial Popular de Camagàºey por los delitos de terrorismo, y de portación y tenencia ilegal de armas o explosivos. | Durante la vista del juicio oral, público y ejemplarizante, correspondiente a la causa No.6 de 2025, se demostró que una persona mencionada en el proceso investigativo quien reside en EE.UU. y posee un amplio activismo contra la Revolución cubana, le propuso a Fernández Pichardo la suma de 600 dólares para que agrediera a un miembro de la Policía…

Staff (2026-03-24). Medicina Natural y Tradicional: Algunos apuntes sobre sus evidencias. cubadebate.cu Cuando hace casi ya un cuarto de siglo se publicó la Estrategia de la OMS sobre medicina tradicional 2002-2005, primera de su tipo, este organismo internacional introdujo los términos de "entusiasmo no crítico" y "escepticismo no informado". Sin dudas, tales posiciones extremas llevan a muchos a pensar que dichos tratamientos "lo curan todo" y a otros tantos que "no curan nada".

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-03-24). Desde la capital peruana exigen fin del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu Como un solo puño, voces del pueblo peruano y de cubanos residentes en Lima se alzaron en un emotivo y enérgico acto para exigir el fin del bloqueo económico a Cuba, así como el cese de las políticas de amenazas y presiones del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Bajo el lema "Cuba no está sola", los presentes corearon consignas de solidaridad durante una jornada en la que múltiples oradores defendieron la verdad de la isla. | La convocatoria se convirtió en una genuina expresión del respeto, la admiración y el respaldo que despierta el pueblo cubano, reconocido como ejemplo de soberanía, dignidad y autodeterminación…

Carlos Serpa Maceira (2026-03-24). Aduana General detecta intento de tráfico de drogas en Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí. radiohc.cu El Vicejefe Primero de la Aduana General de la República (AGR), Wiliam Pérez González, informó en su cuenta en la red social X de la detección de un nuevo intento de introducir drogas a través del Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí. ´Se incauto Cocaína,oculta en el doble fondo de la maleta de un pasajero fue detectada en el aeropuerto de La Habana. ª posteó Pérez González al referirse a esta nueva detección, reconociendo además ´La excelente preparación de las fuerzas de la Aduna y el àìrgano Antidrogas ª como elemento vital en la obtención de este significativo resultado que se mat…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-03-24). Friday 6/19: 2026 California State Capitol Juneteenth Holiday – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org West Lawn | California State Capitol | 10th & Capitol Mall…

Staff (2026-03-24). Apagón, rumor y guerra cognitiva: El bulo de las "explosiones en La Habana" tras la caída del SEN. cubadebate.cu Tras la caída del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional el 21 de marzo, un conjunto de imágenes ambiguas, mensajes sin verificar y cuentas amplificadoras convirtió un rumor sobre supuestas explosiones en La Habana en una narrativa viral. El texto explica cómo la desinformación aprovechó el vacío informativo del apagón, la polarización sobre Cuba y la lógica acelerada de las redes para fabricar un relato de crisis mayor.

Staff (2026-03-24). Apagón, rumor y guerra cognitiva: El bulo de las "explosiones en La Habana" tras la caída del SEN. cubadebate.cu Tras la caída del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional el 21 de marzo, un conjunto de imágenes ambiguas, mensajes sin verificar y cuentas amplificadoras convirtió un rumor sobre supuestas explosiones en La Habana en una narrativa viral. El texto explica cómo la desinformación aprovechó el vacío informativo del apagón, la polarización sobre Cuba y la lógica acelerada de las redes para fabricar un relato de crisis mayor.

Staff (2026-03-24). Firman Vietnam y Rusia acuerdo para el desarrollo de la energía atómica en Ninh Thuan. cubadebate.cu El ministro y jefe de la Oficina del Gobierno de Vietnam, Tran Van Son, y el director general del consorcio estatal ruso Rosatom, Alexéi Lijachov, firmaron este lunes un acuerdo de cooperación para la construcción de la central nuclear Ninh Thuan 1, la primera planta de este tipo en la nación asiática, en un paso que consolida la asociación estratégica integral entre ambos países.

Martha Rios (2026-03-24). Privación perpetua de libertad para agresor de una policía en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu Una sanción conjunta de privación perpetua de libertad recibió el acusado Osvaldo Fernández Pichardo, en la Sala Primera de lo Penal del Tribunal Provincial Popular de Camagàºey por los delitos de terrorismo, y de portación y tenencia ilegal de armas o explosivos. | Durante la vista del juicio oral, público y ejemplarizante, correspondiente a la causa No.6 de 2025, se demostró que una persona mencionada en el proceso investigativo quien reside en EE.UU. y posee un amplio activismo contra la Revolución cubana, le propuso a Fernández Pichardo la suma de 600 dólares para que agrediera a un miembro de la Policía…

A A (2026-03-24). L'Iran passa alla guerra totale contro il culto della morte. strategic-culture.su Paralisi strutturale. Meticolosamente pianificata. Inesorabile. Già in atto. | Segue nostro L'attacco al giacimento di gas di South Pars in Iran — il più grande del pianeta — rappresenta l'escalation definitiva. | Neo-Caligola, nel suo tipico stile di vociferare da codardo su Truth Social, ha cercato disperatamente di attribuire la colpa al culto della morte in Asia occidentale e di esonerarsi da ogni responsabilità : sostien…

aljazeera (2026-03-24). Israeli settlers vandalise school, raise Israeli flag in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers have been filmed vandalising a boys' school in Huwara.

aljazeera (2026-03-24). Texas oil refinery in flames after explosion. aljazeera.com Videos show flames and a plume of thick smoke following an explosion at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas.

aljazeera (2026-03-24). Trump administration deploys ICE agents at airports across US. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has deployed ICE agents to airports across the United States.

aljazeera (2026-03-24). Survivors pulled from wreckage of Colombian air force plane. aljazeera.com Dozens have been pulled alive from the wreckage of a Colombian air force plane.

aljazeera (2026-03-24). Zinedine Zidane to take over as France coach this summer: Report. aljazeera.com Zidane will succeed his former national side teammate Didier Deschamps as France head coach, according to the report.

aljazeera (2026-03-24). ICE agents deployed to US airports: Which airports are affected? aljazeera.com Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were reportedly sent to 14 airports, including New York's JFK.

aljazeera (2026-03-24). Tiger Woods eyes Masters return with competitive golf outing at TGL. aljazeera.com The oft-injured 15-time major winner is hoping to use the tournament as a test run before the Masters next month.

aljazeera (2026-03-24). Israel bombs petrol station in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com An Israeli attack has hit a petrol station in southern Lebanon, near the Rashidieh Camp for Palestinian refugees.

aljazeera (2026-03-24). Mbappe fit and ready to play every Real Madrid game before World Cup. aljazeera.com French striker says he has made '100 percent recovery' from his lingering knee injury and is fully available.

aljazeera (2026-03-24). 'Israel has been given a licence to torture Palestinians'. aljazeera.com UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has said the world gave Israel a 'licence to torture Palestinians'.

David Swanson (2026-03-24). Talk World Radio: John Reuwer on Taking Aid to Cuba. warisacrime.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: John Reuwer is Treasurer and a Member of the Board of Directors of World BEYOND War. He is a retired emergency physician whose practice convinced him of a crying need for alternatives to violence for …

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Chinese astronauts harvest tomatoes in orbit as space farming advances. ecns.cn Chinese astronauts have harvested cherry tomatoes and other vegetables aboard the country's space station, marking the latest step in efforts to develop space-based food production, state media reported.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). 'Court on wheels' delivers justice to people's doorstep. ecns.cn A crowd gathered around a minibus in a bustling tea market in Sichuan province, where the scent of tea filled the air and trading was in full swing. Inside the vehicle, a tea seller and a buyer sat on either side, with judicial officials in the middle.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Comicomment: Lifted by lies, destined to fall. ecns.cn No matter how high the balloon of lies rises, its hollow core ensures it will eventually burst. Cloaked in "religion" or veiled by "human rights," the 14th Dalai Lama remains shadowed by controversy and cannot escape the scandals surrounding him.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). U.S.-Japan ties should not target third countries, China says. ecns.cn China emphasized on Monday that United States-Japan relations should promote regional stability and peace, avoiding actions that threaten third countries or harm their interests, following Japanese public criticism of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent visit to the United States.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Chinese researchers achieve important breakthrough in lithium battery technology. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed a new type of electrolyte, marking a breakthrough in the country's core lithium battery technology, Science and Technology Daily reported on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Comicomment: He rises on balloons of lies, only to fall. ecns.cn No matter how high the balloon of lies rises, its hollow core ensures it will eventually burst. Cloaked in "religion" or veiled by "human rights," the 14th Dalai Lama remains shadowed by controversy and cannot escape the scandals surrounding him.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Shenzhen plans drone delivery across borders. ecns.cn Shenzhen, Guangdong province, is drafting a pilot plan for cross-boundary, low-altitude logistics transport based on border crossings, aiming to launch its first route within the year and create a new logistics model with Hong Kong.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). New satellite to boost early warning capability for extreme weather events. ecns.cn The China Meteorological Administration released the first images from the newly launched Fengyun-4C satellite ahead of World Meteorological Day observed on Monday, showcasing the nation's capability to monitor conditions from the sun to Earth in near real time.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Tourism soars as flower-chasing season arrives. ecns.cn Rising temperatures herald the season to chase flowers in China. Thousands of visitors from home and abroad descend on the nation's most picturesque spring landscapes to capture the beauty of the blossoms, boosting consumption in the process.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). 48 killed in Colombian military aircraft crash: media. ecns.cn At least 48 people were killed and more than 70 others injured after a Colombian military aircraft crashed in southern Colombia's Putumayo region on Monday, local media reported.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Over 300 humanoid robots to join half-marathon in Beijing next month. ecns.cn More than 300 humanoid robots are set to line up alongside human runners for a half-marathon in Beijing next month, in what organizers describe as a landmark moment for robotics and sport.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Why is the U.S. becoming a volatile partner among allies. ecns.cn A poll from Politico and Public First, based on a survey of 11,000 people across the U.S., as well as the UK, France, Germany, and Canada, which traditionally are Washington's closest allies, suggests that U.S. "default" leadership is coming to an end. The U.S. is increasingly viewed not as a steady guardian but as an unpredictable partner that is damaging its own future.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Culinary heritage fuels Shaxian's prosperity. ecns.cn On the vibrant Taste of Origins snack street in Yubang village, Shaxian district in the city of Sanming, Fujian province, 60-something Zhang Xiuji plunges wontons into boiling water and deftly tosses noodles.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Unapproved sedatives, industrial alcohol found in China's live fish trade. ecns.cn Chinese fish traders are using unapproved anesthetics and industrial alcohol to sedate live fish during transport, raising food safety concerns and prompting regulatory action after a state media investigation.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Confident about China's Five-Year Plan: Voices from global professionals. ecns.cn The China Development Forum 2026 is taking place atthe Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing from March 22 to 23. With global CEOs and professionalsgathered here, why are they betting on China? Let's find out!

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Xi congratulates Thongloun on re-election as president of Laos. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, extended on Monday congratulations to Thongloun Sisoulith on his re-election as president of Laos.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). U.S. Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to be next Department of Homeland Security secretary. ecns.cn The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin's nomination for Department of Homeland Security secretary, replacing embattled Kristi Noem amid the department's continued shutdown.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Trump claims 'major points of agreement' with Iran while Tehran denies any contact. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington had reached "major points of agreement" with Iran and was in contact with "a top person," even as Tehran denied any direct or indirect communication with the United States.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). U.S. Economist: China's 15th Five-Year Plan offers clear direction for global economy. ecns.cn "China is very stable, clear, measured, and peaceful in its responses, providing key stability for the whole world," said Jeffrey Sachs, U.S. economist and professor at Columbia University, in an interview at the China Development Forum 2026 held in Beijing from March 22 to 23.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). Xi inspects Xiong'an New Area in north China's Hebei Province. ecns.cn Xi viewed construction progress in the start-up zone and visited China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. and the Xiong'an campus of Beijing No 4 High School to learn about the development of the Xiong'an New Area.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). IEA discussing further oil releases, says executive director. ecns.cn The International Energy Agency (IEA) is in talks with member countries on releasing more stockpiled oil in response to the supply crisis driven by the conflict in the Middle East, IEA executive director Fatih Birol said here on Monday.

ecns.cn (2026-03-24). China offers enabling climate for global firms. ecns.cn Amid global economic uncertainty, China's combination of continuing openness, massive market scale and innovation capacity is offering multinational companies a predictable and rewarding business climate — one that is increasingly shaping their long-term commitment to the world's second-largest economy, senior officials and business leaders said.

Nir Hasson (2026-03-24). top court set to reject petitions against expulsion of aid groups from West Bank and Gaza. haaretz.com Dozens of NGOs filed petitions against the Diaspora Affairs Ministry's decision to revoke work licenses for aid groups in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, claiming that they failed to meet the requirements of a new procedure set by the government for registering international humanitarian organizations…

Human Rights Watch (2026-03-24). Indonesia: Acid Attack Against Rights Activist. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator at KontraS, attending a protest in Bandar Lampung, Sumatra on February 5, 2026. | © 2026 Project Multatuli/Adrian Mulya | (Sydney) — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto should immediately issue a presidential decree setting up a fact-finding team independent of the military to fully investigate the acid attack against a prominent human rights activist who has criticized the military, Human Rights Watch said today. While the military police have arrested four soldiers in connection with the attack, the Indonesian armed forces' long history of…

ICRC (2026-03-24). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…

ICRC (2026-03-24). 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…

ICRC (2026-03-24). 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:…

ICRC (2026-03-24). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…

newarab (2026-03-24). Gaza marks 'Resistance Against Colonialism and Apartheid' week. newarab.com

newarab (2026-03-24). Israel steps up assassinations in Gaza despite 'ceasefire'. newarab.com

newarab (2026-03-24). Hotels become lifeline for Iranians fleeing US-Israel airstrikes. newarab.com More than 3,000 residents of Tehran whose homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by coalition airstrikes have been moved into 12 hotels across the city, according to officials at Tehran's municipal council. | The displaced represent roughly 900 families. In cases where damage was limited to shattered windows, authorities say they are helping residents restore living conditions and return. | The hotel programme is the most visible government response to the displacement crisis since the war began. But it covers less than one percent of the people who have been forced from their homes. | United Nations esti…

newarab (2026-03-24). Israeli army says strike killed Lebanese member of Quds Force. newarab.com Israel announced on Tuesday that a strike it carried out near Beirut the day before killed a member of On Monday Israel struck an apartment in Hazmieh, an upscale town overlooking Beirut and near the presidential palace and diplomatic missions. | In a statement Tuesday, the Israeli army said it had killed Mohammed Ali Kurani, "a Quds Force terrorist who was advancing terror attacks directed by Iranian intelligenc…

newarab (2026-03-24). US-Israel war on Iran 'breach of international law': Steinmeier. newarab.com German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke on Tuesday of a "deep rift" with traditional ally the United States and said In unusually strong comments, the German head of state said that just as there was no going back from

newarab (2026-03-24). Iran crisis: UN meeting set as Rubio attends G7 talks in France. newarab.com

newarab (2026-03-24). Palestinian FA urges Israel ban over FIFA discrimination report. newarab.com The "We maintain our right and continue our efforts to ensure that the Israeli Football Association is expelled from all international institutions," PFA chief Jibril Rajoub, who also heads the Palestinian Olympic Committee, said during a press conference in the occupied West Bank city of Al-Bireh. | FIFA fined the…

newarab (2026-03-24). 'Night of terror' in Lebanon as Israel escalates Beirut assault. newarab.com

newarab (2026-03-24). Israel prepares to mobilise 400,000 reservists in Lebanon war. newarab.com

newarab (2026-03-24). Can Lebanon Survive the Digital War. newarab.com Lebanon is not just facing a direct military escalation. It is living through an Israeli-led digital war which is reshaping how people are communicating, what they are thinking and believing in, and how they make decisions during moments of crisis. | One of the most common threats we've observed lately as part of the digital war is the intensification of hate speech against displaced people, a sectarian narrative reminiscent of memories from the civil war that we thought was long-gone. | This war is real, and as an active member of the digital rights community, I can tell its contours are already visible. | Fi…

newarab (2026-03-24). Egyptian outrage as Ethiopia plans more dams on Blue Nile. newarab.com Ethiopia has announced plans to construct

newarab (2026-03-24). Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict. newarab.com Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency in response to Marcos said a committee has been formed to ensure the orderly movement, supply, distribution and availability of fuel, food, medicines, agricultural products and other essential goods. | In an executive order shared with the media, Marcos said the conflict had created uncertainty in global energy markets, severe supply-chain disruption an…

newarab (2026-03-24). Afghanistan announces release of detained US citizen. newarab.com The foreign ministry said the family of linguist and researcher Dennis Coyle had written to the supreme leader of Afghanistan, asking that he be released and pardoned for Eid. | "The Supreme Court of the Islamic Emirate deemed his period of detention sufficient and decided on his release," a statement read. | The announcement came after…

newarab (2026-03-24). Blow to Italy's Meloni as she suffers referendum defeat. newarab.com With almost all ballots counted from the Sunday-Monday vote, the "No" camp was at almost 54 percent, compared to just over 46 percent for "Yes", according to official figures. | During the campaign, Meloni had insisted the referendum, which concerned the role and oversight of judges and prosecutors, was not about her own leaders…

newarab (2026-03-24). North Korea head uses US 'aggression' to justify nuclear arsenal. newarab.com North Korean leader Kim spoke at the People's Assembly on Monday, after his 're-election' as

newarab (2026-03-24). Evidence shows Israeli 'double tap' attack killed Hind Rajab. newarab.com The Israeli army used a "double tap" strike when killing five-year-old The US-based Avaaz NGO revealed that a reconstruction of the ambulance mission approved to aid Rajab showed "substantial evidence of a deliberate 'double tap' tactic" in a report shared exclusively with The tactic means carrying out two st…

newarab (2026-03-24). Al Jazeera crew 'harassed' while covering arson attack in London. newarab.com Journalists from Al Jazeera were forced to abandon reporting in North London after being harassed and intimidated by a hostile crowd while covering an Videos circulating online show a group of men surrounding the crew, shouting "go home" and "Al Jazeera off our streets", in scenes that highlight growing hostility towards journalists in the UK carrying out their work. | "It's…

newarab (2026-03-24). Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates. newarab.com Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with many people still unable to fly as planned to destinations after the Iran war Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: | AEGEAN AIRLINES: | Greece's largest carrier has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until April 22, and to Erbil and Baghdad until May 24. Flights to Dubai have been cancelled until April 19 and to Riyadh until April 18. | AIRB…

newarab (2026-03-24). World Economic Forum postpones meeting planned in Jeddah. newarab.com The WEF Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting had been scheduled to be held in Jeddah from April 22—23 but The Saudi Press Agency said the decision t…

newleftreview (2026-03-24). 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.

newleftreview (2026-03-24). 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.

newleftreview (2026-03-24). 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.

newleftreview (2026-03-24). 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.

newleftreview (2026-03-24). 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.

newleftreview (2026-03-24). 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.

newleftreview (2026-03-24). 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.

editor (2026-03-24). How AIPAC's betrayal of its own cause fuelled the Iran war. onlineopinion.com.au Has AIPAC made Israel less secure? Its hardline influence may have deepened conflict, blocked diplomacy, and narrowed US foreign policy choices.

Sarang Shidore (2026-03-24). Iran war could cripple the 'Yuxi Circle' or 55% of world population. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran intensifies, the specter of escalation presents major economic, political, and geopolitical threats not just in the Middle East, but across the most densely populated and dynamic region of the world: East, Southeast and South Asia. The

Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein (2026-03-24). Some elements of analysis to form an opinion about the war in Iran. unitedworldint.com Posted by by Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein 16 Min Read March 24, 2026 We will present some tips that provide elements of analysis on the war between the United States and Israel against Iran and certain consequences that could arise from it: First, it's important to put the economic and energy situation in the United States …

WSWS (2026-03-24). The Riyadh statement: Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Arab regimes legitimize US-Israel war on Iran. wsws.org This shameful statement not only fails to condemn the unlawful, unprovoked imperialist war waged by the United States and Israel against Iran, but also fails to even mention the aggressor by name and instead blames Iran.

WSWS (2026-03-24). Australian health workers denounce Labor's backing for US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org "In my workplace we're using outdated, sometimes broken equipment. Meanwhile billions go to the military. I've heard nothing from the unions—no statements, no leaflets, nothing opposing the war."

WSWS (2026-03-24). Despite "postponing" attacks on power plants, Trump expands preparation for Iran invasion. wsws.org In light of Trump's record of launching military attacks under the cover of negotiations, his claim about "conversations" about a "total resolution of our hostilities" with Iran is not simply unbelievable. It is sinister.

WSWS (2026-03-24). Workers and youth in South Australia speak out against war and major parties in the state election. wsws.org "If all of these parties support the war, then the election has no meaning. What are we voting for? No one is even raising the question of war, so people don't get a chance to have their voice heard."

WSWS (2026-03-24). Impact of Iran war on global economy intensifies daily. wsws.org There are forecasts that the oil price will continue to surge as many countries face a "cliff edge" with regard to LNG supplies.

WSWS (2026-03-24). The Philippines: National transport strike as Iran war creates economic crisis. wsws.org Washington's war on Iran has triggered a crippling fuel shock in the Philippines, sparking a mass transport strike and intensifying the political crisis of the US-backed Marcos regime.

WSWS (2026-03-24). UNAC/UHCP rams through sellout for tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses. wsws.org The union bureaucracy suppressed a militant healthcare strike as explosive nationwide struggles were developing against inequality, police repression and war.