(2026-03-27). Israel's hit list blocked? Trump & Pakistan team up to save Mojtaba's top aides from assassination. hindustantimes.com Backchannel diplomacy may have quietly reshaped the battlefield, as reports suggest Donald Trump pressured Benjamin Netanyahu to pause targeted strikes on key Iranian leaders following intervention from Pakistan. The temporary removal of top figures like Abbas Araghchi from Israel's hit list highlights the high-stakes tug-of-war between ongoing military operations and urgent diplomatic efforts. Even as Israel vows to continue its campaign, mediation channels involving Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt signal a fragile push toward negotiations—despite Iran rejecting Washington's peace terms.
(2026-03-27). Jeremy Scahill Debunks Trump's Lies About US Strategy and Negotiations With Iran. truthout.org Drop Site News's Jeremy Scahill joins Democracy Now! to discuss the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, including President Donald Trump's lies about U.S. strategy and negotiations with Iran, possible avenues of U.S. escalation and what Scahill has learned about Iranian strategy in conversations with Iranian officials. "They want to cause enough pain to the world economy … [so] that any nation that thinks… |
(2026-03-27). Vice President JD Vance takes forefront in US efforts to broker Iran peace: report. tribune.com.pk 
United States Vice President JD Vance emerged as a key figure in Washington's efforts to broker peace with Iran amid the ongoing war, now nearly a month old, as diplomatic contacts intensify through regional mediators, US media reported on Friday. | According to an Axios report, Vance took a leading role in behind-the-scenes diplomacy, holding multiple discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and engaging with Gulf allies while maintaining indirect communication channels with Iranian officials. | The report said the White House viewed Vance as a central negotiator due to his senior position a…
(2026-03-27). UN chief appreciates, expresses full support for Pakistan's diplomacy in US-Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his full support for Pakistan's ongoing diplomatic efforts in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East during a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday. | Amid the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran, Pakistan's leadership has intensified diplomatic efforts in coordination with Türkiye and Egypt to help ease regional unrest. FM Dar has engaged in telephonic discussions with counterparts from several Gulf states and other nations, emphasising the importance of de…
(2026-03-27). Israeli ex-premier says Netanyahu unable to secure victories as government faces troop shortages. tribune.com.pk 
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "does not know how to win in any arena," criticising the government's handling of military operations in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, according to Israeli media. | "The current government's political leadership is obstructing the army's ability to achieve victory across multiple fronts," Bennett said in an interview with Channel 12, accusing leaders of prioritising political considerations over security needs. | He said the military is facing a shortage of about 20,000 troops, arguing that drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews…
(2026-03-27). Hezbollah claims destroying nearly 100 Israeli Merkava tanks. tribune.com.pk 
Hezbollah has claimed a series of large-scale attacks targeting Israeli military positions, including multiple Merkava tanks, across southern Lebanon and areas along the northern Israeli border over a 48-hour period, according to Iran's state-run Press TV. | According to the Lebanese group, at least 21 Merkava tanks were hit on Wednesday. By Thursday morning, the group reported additional strikes on around 20 more tanks, bringing the total number of claimed hits since March 2 to at least 73. Reports cited by affiliated sources suggest the figure may be higher. | "The miracle of the south" | Hezb0llah launches…
(2026-03-27). More than 1,900 dead in Iran since start of US-Israel strikes: IFRC. tribune.com.pk 
More than 1,900 people have been killed and at least 20,000 injured in Iran since the start of United States and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic, said Maria Martinez of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on Friday, citing figures provided ‚Å by the Iranian Red Crescent. | Martinez said the Iranian Red Crescent ‚Å continued to serve as the &s…
(2026-03-27). Sunrise Movement Pushes Anti-War Candidates, Endorsing Melat Kiros in Denver. theintercept.com 
The youth-led Sunrise Movement is seizing on the U.S.—Israel war in Iran to boost challengers to sitting Democrats, joining a coalition of progressive groups arguing that lawmakers who take money from defense contractors and AIPAC cannot meaningfully oppose the war. | In Denver, Sunrise is endorsing Melat Kiros, an anti-war candidate and attorney who was
(2026-03-27). One month into the war, Iran is flexing its muscles in Hormuz. newarab.com 
Dozens of countries around the world are drawing up plans to restore shipping through the Iran's attacks in the Gulf have effectively shut down the vital chokepoint, which before the war carried a fifth of the world's oil and gas and key commodities such as fertilizers. | Who's in control?: | Although the strait is designated as international waters, Iran is using the war with the US and Israel to maximize its control over it. Though its navy has bee…
(2026-03-27). Amid Iran War, Israeli Army Backs Far-Right Annexation of Palestinian West Bank. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In the West Bank of Israeli Occupied Palestine,
(2026-03-27). Iran's Araghchi launches scathing UN attack on US & Israel, wowing defense will persist until needed. hindustantimes.com At the United Nations, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the Minab school strike as a "calculated, phased assault," accusing the U.S. and Israel of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure during the early days of the war. The strike on a girls' school in southern Iran triggered global outrage, with UN bodies calling for urgent debate and raising concerns over violations of international humanitarian law.
(2026-03-27). The religious Zionists now calling for their leaders to take action against settler violence. haaretz.com Acts of Jewish terror in the West Bank have intensified in recent weeks, in the shadow of the war with Iran. Prominent voices in the Orthodox establishment have started to sound alarms – though not always for the same reason…
(2026-03-27). Israel, Iran launch new waves of strikes as war nears fifth week. newarab.com 
Israel said on Friday it had conducted "wide-scale" airstrikes in Tehran, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards carried out missile and drone attacks in The Israeli military said it had hit missile launchers and storage site…
(2026-03-27). UN tells US to swiftly finish probe into 'visceral' Iran school bombing. scmp.com The deadly bombing of an Iranian school spurred "visceral horror", the UN rights chief said Friday, urging Washington to conclude its investigation and demanding justice "for the terrible harm done". | Speaking at the start of an urgent debate in the UN Human Rights Council focused on the February 28 strike on an Iranian junior school in Minab on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Volker Turk said that "whatever differences countries have, we can all agree they will not be solved by…
(2026-03-27). The difference between Hezbollah/Iran and Israel/U.S. workers.org 
Israel has carried out at least five "double-tap strikes" in March in Lebanon, a tactic in which an initial strike is followed by a pause, allowing medical workers to arrive before the area is bombed for a second time. According to The Guardian, "Lebanese health care workers and officials say Israeli . . . |
(2026-03-27). Israel continues to bar Muslims from Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque for 4th straight week. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli authorities continued to bar Muslims from Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third-holiest mosque in Islam, for the fourth consecutive week, keeping the site closed since late February under emergency measures linked to the war with Iran. | Israeli police kept the mosque's gates closed and deployed forces across Jerusalem's Old City to prevent worshippers from entering the compound. | Authorities closed the site after the war began, citing Home Front Command directives banning large gatherings. Since then, prayers at the mosque have been restricted to only guards and members of the Islamic Waqf, whi…
(2026-03-27). How will the US-Israel war on Iran play out. newarab.com 
A renewed push by Three days after threatening to wipe out Iran's power stations, the
(2026-03-27). Nightmare scenario: Netanyahu loses the vote but election committee keeps him in power. haaretz.com Already now, during the Iran war, it seems anything goes, like criminalizing political opponents and employing thugs in the streets. Will Netanyahu do a Trump and reject the voters' voice? Will Israeli democracy die in broad daylight?
(2026-03-27). UN rights chief urges US to conclude probe into deadly Iran school strike. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations rights chief urged Washington to conclude its investigation into a fatal strike on a primary school in Iran at a UN Human Rights Council meeting on Friday, with some states voicing outrage over the incident. | Iran called the emergency debate at the Geneva council to discuss the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh School, which Tehran said killed more than 175 children and teachers on the first day of the nearly month-long regional war, which began with joint US-Israeli strikes. | Reuters was the first to report on March 5 that US military investig…
(2026-03-27). As Washington Escalates, Beijing Waits: China's Strategic Silence in the Middle East War. moderndiplomacy.eu Before the United States and Israel launched their operations against Iran on 28 February, international assessments of the possible consequences of war were deeply alarming: catastrophe was the simplest and most comprehensive description of the scenarios being discussed. As of 15 March 2026, the war continues, and the future of the global economy remains uncertain. …
(2026-03-27). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-27). L'escalation degli Stati Uniti (e di Israele). strategic-culture.su Nei giorni scorsi, il presidente Trump e il segretario alla Guerra Hegseth hanno rilasciato dichiarazioni perfettamente convergenti nel delineare un "ruolino di marcia" che secondo la loro ricostruzione stava portando gli Stati Uniti a realizzare costanti progressi verso il raggiungimento degli obiettivi prefissati dall'Operazione Epic Fury, scatenata contro l'Iran il 28 febbraio precedente.
(2026-03-27). Ukraine eyes Middle East deals on countering Iranian drones. newarab.com 
(2026-03-27). Roaming Charges: Eyes Open, Minds Wide Shut. counterpunch.org 
Iran has no air defenses left. The US can bomb whatever it wants, whenever it wants. It can bomb military bases and government buildings. It can bomb schools and mosques. It can bomb power plants and sewage treatment systems. It can bomb fire stations and hospitals. It can bomb TV networks, radio stations and newspapers. It can bomb museums, schools and daycares. What it can't bomb is a revolution into being. It can't bomb a regime change into being. It can't bomb new rights for women into being. It can't bomb the Islamic faith out of the hearts of most Iranians. It can't bomb Iranians into loving instead of hati…
(2026-03-27). Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase. scmp.com An Iranian missile attack on Friday left at least 10 US service members wounded and damaged several planes at a military base in Saudi Arabia, according to two US officials familiar with the situation. | The attack on Prince Sultan Air Base damaged several US refuelling aircraft, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters. One of the officials said two of the troops were seriously wounded.
(2026-03-27). Israel launches strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough. scmp.com Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday after US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though there have been no signs of Iran backing down. | With stock markets reeling and economic fallout from the war extending far beyond the Middle East, Trump is under growing pressure to end Iran's chokehold on the strait, a strategic waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil is usually…
(2026-03-27). War likely to end in 'weeks not months', won't require ground troops: Rubio. tribune.com.pk 
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that the country could achieve its goals in Iran "without any ground troops", stating that the operation was expected to conclude in "weeks, not months", Al Jazeera reported. | Speaking to reporters following a G7 meeting in France, he said ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remained open to shipping was likely to pose an "immediate challenge" even after the US accomplished its military objectives in Iran. | He said the US would seek international cooperation on a plan to keep the strait open after hostilities end. | "Not only is this illegal, it's unaccep…
(2026-03-26). Two China-owned mega ships begin transiting Hormuz Strait after standstill: report. ecns.cn Two 20,000-TEU container ships operated by China's COSCO SHIPPING Lines — CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean — which had been stranded in the Persian Gulf on the western side of the Strait of Hormuz, began transiting the strait on their return voyage to China, according to Cailian Press on Friday.
(2026-03-27). Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Why the United States Is Holding Back From a Show of Force. moderndiplomacy.eu The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, raising a key question: why hasn't the United States used military force to secure one of the world's most critical shipping routes? Despite its naval dominance, Washington's restraint is deliberate. It reflects a calculated strategy shaped by geography, risk, and competing …
(2026-03-27). Why China's space-based solar power is the next frontier of green energy. scmp.com Amid turmoil in the Middle East, including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a quarter of the world's seaborne oil passes, Beijing is pressing ahead with its Zhuri (sun-chasing) project to build solar power stations in space. | Chinese Academy of Engineering academician and senior rocket scientist Long Lehao likened this space-based solar power programme to putting the Three Gorges Dam into geostationary orbit, underscoring its extraordinary scale and ambition….
(2026-03-27). What is LNG and what is it used for? aljazeera.com Natural gas powers a quarter of the world, and almost a fifth of LNG moves through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-26). W.E. Talk | Célio Hiratuka: stable China-Brazil cooperation offers an important reference in a more volatile world. ecns.cn Geopolitical conflict is reshaping the international economy in more direct ways. In late March, continued fighting in the Middle East disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor that carries about 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments, while Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July 2022.
(2026-03-27). India cuts excise duties on petrol, diesel as global oil prices surge. tribune.com.pk 
India has slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel to protect consumers and curb a potential spike in inflation, while imposing windfall taxes on aviation fuel and diesel exports, amid volatile global oil markets due to the Iran war. | Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel after the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which serves as a conduit for 40% of India's crude oil imports, since the United States and Israel first struck Iran on February 28. | In a government order late on Thursday, India's finance ministry reduced the special excise duty on petrol to three ru…
(2026-03-27). 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.
(2026-03-26). W.E. Talk | Célio Hiratuka: stable China-Brazil cooperation offers an important reference in a more volatile world. ecns.cn Geopolitical conflict is reshaping the international economy in more direct ways. In late March, continued fighting in the Middle East disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor that carries about 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments, while Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July 2022.
(2026-03-27). Shattered Illusions: What the Iran War Revealed About America's Decline. moderndiplomacy.eu For nearly four weeks, the world has had a taste of what a war between competing powers looks like, and what the stakes are—and how high they can rise. It was only the Strait of Hormuz that was closed, yet the stakes for certain parts of the world increased significantly. Tehran had not yet closed …
(2026-03-27). Democracy Now! 2026-03-27 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 27, 2026; "No Kings": March 28 Rallies Could Be Biggest Day of Protest in U.S. History; "Quagmire": Jeremy Scahill on Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, Market Manipulation & More; Meta & Google Found Liable in Landmark Cases for Knowingly Causing Harm to Young People; Hurray for the Riff Raff Performs "Pa'lante" at Democracy Now!'s 30th Anniversary | Headlines for March 27, 2026; "No Kings": March 28 Rallies Could Be Biggest Day of Protest in U.S. History; "Quagmire": Jeremy Scahill on Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, Market Manipulati…
(2026-03-27). Ukraine signs deal with Saudi Arabia on defence cooperation, Zelenskiy says. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement on defence cooperation that lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation and investments, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday. | During an unannounced visit to the Gulf, Zelenskiy said he hopes to bolster support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, which is now in its fifth year, as the war with Iran raises uncertainty over whether Washington will restrict its military supplies. | We have reached an important Arrangement between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on de…
(2026-03-27). Europeans to press US over Russian support for Iran during war. newarab.com 
European powers on Thursday accused Russia of helping
(2026-03-27). From Kyiv to Tehran: The Emerging Axis That Worries Europe. thinktank.pk The geopolitical landscape of 2026 has forced Europe into a complex strategic dilemma: two seemingly separate wars—Ukraine and Iran—are increasingly being interpreted as interconnected theatres of a broader global power struggle. European leaders, particularly EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, have explicitly warned that these conflicts are "very much interlinked," largely due to Russia's indirect …
(2026-03-27). Energy Shock Reorders Alliances: India Turns Back to Russia. moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran war is rapidly redrawing global energy and diplomatic alignments, and India's renewed outreach to Russia is one of the clearest signs of this shift. What looked like a strategic tilt toward Washington just weeks ago is now giving way to a more familiar, interest-driven approach centered on energy security. Background: From Ukraine War …
(2026-03-27). Putin warns Iran war impact could match COVID-19 level instability | Trump. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed business leaders at a major economic forum, warning that global instability driven by the Middle East conflict could rival the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed the need for strong cooperation between the state and business to maintain economic stability despite sanctions and market volatility. Putin highlighted Russia's focus on technological innovation, including artificial intelligence and digital platforms, while urging caution against short-term gains. He also emphasized national sovereignty and long-term economic resilience as key priorities amid shiftin…
(2026-03-27). Deadline Diplomacy: Trump Delays Strikes on Iran's Energy Sector. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States has delayed a major escalation in its ongoing conflict with Iran, with Donald Trump extending the deadline for potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure to April 6. The decision comes amid mixed signals over diplomacy, continued fighting across the region, and mounting pressure on the global economy. Background: From Nuclear Talks to …
(2026-03-27). The United States is Formally at War with Iran, At Least the Swiss Say So. counterpunch.org 
Why is the United States bombing Iran? The justifications presented for the jus ad bellum of Operation Epic Fury keep shifting: an imminent nuclear threat, security concerns, the need for regime change, and even political distractions such as the Trump-Epstein relationship. The legal basis is also not clear. At times President Trump has implied that
(2026-03-27). Iran, Israel trade heavy strikes; reports claim IRGC Navy chief killed | Trump. hindustantimes.com Iran and Israel are locked in one of the most intense exchange cycles of the war so far, as the IRGC announces the 81st and 82nd waves of "Operation True Promise 4," featuring mass drone and missile strikes on Israeli military and strategic sites. According to Iranian outlets, the latest attacks targeted military centers and nuclear‚Äëlinked industries south of the Dead Sea, after earlier waves were aimed at more than 70 locations including Haifa, Dimona, Hadera and Tel Aviv. Israel says it has faced multiple waves of incoming missiles since early Thursday, underscoring the sustained tempo of Iran…
(2026-03-27). US, Israel waging 'illegal, ruthless war': Iran FM tells UNHRC. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States and Israel of waging an "illegal" and "ruthless" war against Iran, during remarks at an emergency session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday, according to a post shared by Press TV on X. | Addressing the session convened in response to the deadly strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Araghchi said Iran was facing "an illegal war imposed by the US and Israel, two nuclear-armed aggressor regimes." "This war is unjustified and brutally ruthless," he added. | üî¥ Iran's FM Araghchi deliv…
(2026-03-27). Israeli Biolab Update, 13 US Bases "All But Uninhabitable" After Strikes Trump's Faux Negotiation. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/26/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-03-27). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-03-27). As Iran war rages, defense techies still prefer talking about China. responsiblestatecraft.org Silicon Valley's tech titans descended on Washington this week for the Hill and Valley Forum, an all-day event created to bridge the gap between the government and the tech industry.Startup executives, billionaire investors, and government officials alike waited in lines winding down Constitution Avenue to strike deals and hear from guest speakers like Palantir executive Shyam Sankar and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.). "Welcome to the superbowl of defense tech," said the first investor I encountered in the lobby.Throughout the day, speakers from the Hill (Capitol Hill) indicated their enthusiasm ab…
(2026-03-27). Trump's new claim: They wanted me to be Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com In another seemingly bizarre claim, US President Donald Trump Wednesday March 25, 2026 said the 'Iranian leadership' with whom his administration is in talks proposed to even making him the New Supreme Leader of the country.
(2026-03-27). Israeli army chief warns of potential collapse amid personnel shortage. tribune.com.pk 
Israel's army chief warned that the military could face internal collapse if the government fails to address a growing manpower shortage, media reports said. | Speaking during a security Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said: "I am raising 10 red flags before the IDF collapses into itself," according to The Jerusalem Post. | Military sources expressed "tremendous concern" over the shortage, particularly amid the ongoing war, noting that even in peacetime, more troops would be required across multiple fronts, including Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank. | Officials warned t…
(2026-03-27). The Fog of Foreknowledge Versus the Clarity of War. fairobserver.com Is there anything more diabolical than war? For some people today, the answer may be, "Yes, there is." They might then cite Jeffrey Epstein's decades-long campaign to harness to his own and his friends' advantage a plurality of evil practices: pedophilia, espionage, trafficking (arms, drugs, humans), the science of kompromat applied to an entire generation…
(2026-03-27). Conversatorio 2 Haití, Panamá, Venezuela: Diversas Formas, Misma Agresión. worldbeyondwar.org By Grupo Kavilando, March 27, 2026 | In Spanish, with robot translation captions. | With WBW Latin America Organizer Gabriel Aguirre.
(2026-03-27). Conversatorio 2 Haití, Panamá, Venezuela: Diversas Formas, Misma Agresión. worldbeyondwar.org By Grupo Kavilando, March 27, 2026 | In Spanish, with robot translation captions. | With WBW Latin America Organizer Gabriel Aguirre.
(2026-03-27). March 26 Global Day of Action for Venezuela to denounce the second sham court appearance of kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores! wibailoutpeople.org 
ILPS-US is joining the March 26 Global Day of Action for Venezuela to denounce the second sham court appearance of kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores. Our forces will mobilize in NYC to demand that the Venezuelan people's sovereignty be upheld! We are taking up the call "Destroy US Imperialism! End …
(2026-03-27). Judge Affirms Maduro and Flores' 'Right To Defend Themselves Is Paramount'. popularresistance.org The pre-trial conference of kidnapped and incarcerated political prisoners Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores was held on Thursday, March 26 at the Southern District Court in Lower Manhattan, New York. | The defendants were taken hostage in an early morning raid on January 3 by the U.S. government's Delta Force during an illegal assault on a Caracas Venezuela military installation where the couple were resting. Their arraignment was held on January 5 where they both pleaded not guilty to charges including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking.
(2026-03-27). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expresses concern over missing Mexican vessels. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, expressed today on his social media accounts the Cuban government's concern regarding the situation of two missing Mexican vessels that were transporting aid to the island as part of the Our America Convoy.
(2026-03-27). Roxanne Brown's election shows United Steelworkers Union is ready to fight. peoplesworld.org 
PITTSBURGH—There have been nine installations of new officers since the United Steelworkers Union was founded in 1942. To be honest, these can be boring, stuffy affairs. But there's a reason why the festivities here on March 1 were something else altogether. Steelworkers are used to seeing sparks flying, but along with that, the words "historic" …
(2026-03-27). Rassvet breaks Russia's dependence on Western technology. infobrics.org Ukrainian claims that they can shoot down the Rassvet satellites are exaggerated.
(2026-03-27). Nepal's new PM gives message to nation in rap, ahead of swearing in. aljazeera.com Nepali rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah has been sworn in as PM after his party's landslide election win.
(2026-03-27). 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.
(2026-03-27). The deep-rooted culture of corruption in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su A new wave of corruption in the Ukrainian military amid the suspension of overseas training. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | R…
(2026-03-27). Ballistic Diplomacy: Iran, Diego Garcia, and the Mauritius Concession. moderndiplomacy.eu When Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia on 20 March 2026, the immediate analytical response focused on what the strike revealed about Iranian missile capability and the erosion of assumed sanctuaries in American power projection. Both observations are legitimate as far as they go. Neither reaches the most precise target of the strike, …
(2026-03-27). Peshawar Zalmi teams up with Repu for AI media insights. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi has partnered with Repu Media Intelligence to harness artificial intelligence-driven insights for real-time decision-making during the upcoming season. | The collaboration, announced ahead of PSL Season 11, will see Repu act as Zalmi's official media intelligence partner, providing analysis of fan sentiment and media narratives across traditional, digital and social platforms both in Pakistan and globally. | Repu will deploy its Acumen Media Intelligence platform to track and interpret conversations surrounding the franchise, enabling Zalmi to respond quickly to e…
(2026-03-27). PTI faces Punjab leadership vacuum. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Organiser for Punjab Aliya Hamza Malik was arrested on Thursday, police sources said. | Officials said the leader was taken into custody from Lahore. | Malik, a key figure in PTI's Punjab structure, had been sentenced to 10 years in prison in cases linked to the May 9 riots – a series of violent protests that have since remained a major point of political and legal contention in the country. | Her arrest comes at a critical juncture for the party, which is already grappling with internal uncertainty over plans to launch a post-Eid movement for the release of its incarcerate…
(2026-03-27). China's installed power capacity hits 3.95b kW as solar and wind surge. ecns.cn China's total installed power generation capacity reached approximately 3.95 billion kilowatts by the end of February, representing a 15.9 percent increase year-on-year, according to data released by the National Energy Administration on Wednesday.
(2026-03-27). Momentum is building for No Kings Day. The next step? May 1st general strike! liberationnews.org 
It is clearer than ever that the majority of people in this country are opposed to Trump's agenda of racism, war and attacks on working families.
(2026-03-27). Jamaica reach World Cup playoff. tribune.com.pk 
Jamaica defeated New Caledonia 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Guadalajara on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1998. | Jamaica will next face DR Congo on Tuesday for a spot in Group K at the June 11 to July 19 World Cup in North America alongside Colombia, Portugal and Uzbekistan, while New Caledonia's hunt for their first finals berth came to an end. | French territory New Caledonia, who lost out to Oceania rivals New Zealand for an ‚Å automatic spot at the World Cup, came into the match ranked 150th in the world and fielded a te…
(2026-03-27). Mexico's navy searches for 2 Cuba-bound aid boats that are missing. scmp.com The Mexican navy said on Thursday that it was searching for two boats transporting humanitarian aid for Cuba with nine crew of different nationalities on board. | The vessels set sail last Friday from Isla Mujeres in Mexico's southeastern state of Quintana Roo and were due to arrive in Havana on Tuesday or Wednesday this week, the navy said in a statement.
(2026-03-27). Video: CSOs Resource Mobilization and Project Management for Sustainability in Africa. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War Nigeria Chapter, March 27, 2026 | This webinar brought together experienced practitioners to explore practical approaches to strengthening CSO sustainability in Africa. The session focused on three critical pillars: leadership and motivation, project coordination and management, and resource mobilization in the context of instability and global aid shifts. | CSO means Civil Society Organization.
(2026-03-26). Insights | It's 'sheer folly' that we are bankrupting the UN when needing it more, says Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn "We are bankrupting the UN at a time when we need it more," said Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, during the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference.
(2026-03-27). 'Raising 10 red flags': Is Israel's army exhausted? aljazeera.com After years of regional forever wars, Israel's chief of staff warns the army is on the brink of collapse.
(2026-03-27). Daily Memo: ICE Is Ramping Up Operations With New Vehicles and Coachella Valley Is Being Targeted This Week. lataco.com From Tuesday through today, L.A. TACO has confirmed at least 23 people have been taken by ICE.
(2026-03-27). Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez: The American people are tired of funding unjust wars and aggressions. radiohc.cu Americans are exhausted from seeing how public funds needed to guarantee the well-being of the population are being reduced proportionally to the increase in budgets for war policies, stated Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | "The American people are fed up and tired of decades of unjust wars, aggressions, and military operations in which their taxes fund ever-increasing military budgets," Rodríguez wrote on his Twitter account. | He highlighted that this weariness was reflected in a U.S. poll, where 61 percent of citizens oppose military action by Washington against Cuba, compared to only 13 percent who w…
(2026-03-27). From the 1956 Suez Crisis to the Hormuz Crisis. uwidata.com First published on the website "mavivatan.com" The year 1956 stands as one of the major breaking points in modern geopolitics. The Suez Crisis began on July 19, 1956, when the United States withdrew financing for the Aswan Dam in Egypt. It escalated on July 26, when Egypt's revolutionary leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez …
(2026-03-27). World Bank to provide financial aid to countries affected by war. newarab.com 
The development lender said in a statement it was ready to respond at scale with immediate
(2026-03-27). Piastri fastest in Japanese GP practice. tribune.com.pk 
McLaren's Oscar Piastri recorded the fastest time in second free practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday, ahead of Mercedes pair Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. | The 24-year-old Australian, who failed to start either of the two main grands prix so far this season, lapped the 5.8 km Suzuka circuit in one minute, 30.133 seconds. | Antonelli, fired up from his first Formula One win at the last race in China, was 0.092 seconds off the pace with championship leader Russell third, 0.205 seconds adrift. | The Mercedes pair had led the times in the first session with Russell fastest ‚Å ahe…
(2026-03-27). Australian teachers speak out against assault on wages, conditions at mass strike in Victoria. wsws.org "We've got mould in our ceiling. We've got leaking roofs. The place is nearly falling around us in some instances, but we're not being given the funding to be able to have that fixed."
(2026-03-27). DNC Resolution to Reject AIPAC Funding Puts Democratic Leaders in the Hot Seat. theintercept.com 
A Democratic National Committee member is proposing a symbolic resolution for consideration at a DNC meeting next month to reject the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's massive spending on Congressional races. | The measure, sponsored by a young DNC member from Florida, could put party leaders on the spot about the pro-Israel lobbying group's outsized role in Democratic primaries. | A
(2026-03-27). Amir survived a bullet once. This time, they shot him through the heart — in front of his father. haaretz.com In a sickening déjà vu, settlers again killed a young Palestinian, who has two small children, before his own father's eyes — and then stabbed and seriously wounded the older man…
(2026-03-27). Boil water advisory in effect for Upper Chichester area. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Chester Water Authority on Thursday located a water main break at a construction zone along Route 322 near Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester Township. | The authority has issued a boil water advisory for all customers in Lower Chichester, Upper Chichester, Marcus Hook and Twin Hooks. | CWA has set up water filling stations at the Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building and the Marcus Hook Borough Administrative Office. Customers must bring their own container…
(2026-03-27). China launches zero-carbon electric vessel fleet on upper reaches of Yangtze River. ecns.cn Hubei province launched the first zero-carbon emission vessel fleet for the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in green waterway transport.
(2026-03-26). 2026 ZGC Forum highlights deep integration of technological and industrial innovation. ecns.cn The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) Annual Conference opened on Wednesday in Beijing under the theme "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation." The event runs from March 25 to 29.
(2026-03-27). UPI Integrated Credit Cards: The Next Big Thing in India. ummid.com A UPI-integrated Credit Card is a card linked to a UPI app, enabling you to pay merchants by scanning a QR code instead of swiping a physical card.
(2026-03-27). Japan distorts history of aggression in textbook reviews. ecns.cn To obscure historical facts, play down Japan's war crimes and seek to evade responsibility by playing on words when reviewing textbooks is Japan's go-to tactic to deny and distort its history of aggression, a spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
(2026-03-27). Renewables Are Cheap Myth. wattsupwiththat.com I have long been meaning to address the myth that renewables provide the cheapest electricity. This myth has achieved "everybody knows that" status which means that a rebuttal must have strong supporting arguments. A series of articles at the Science of Doom blog by Steve Carson explains why this myth is not true. He sums it up: "We built a lot of cheap intermittent energy, and now the expensive part is making the system work when that energy isn't there."
(2026-03-27). KV Admission 2026: Registration Steps. ummid.com Online registration for admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27 has started from Friday March 20, 2026.
(2026-03-27). Ryan Gosling to Star in Daniel's Next Sci-Fi Adventure. devdiscourse.com Renowned actor Ryan Gosling is set to star in a new sci-fi action comedy, directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known for the critically acclaimed 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. The untitled movie is scheduled for a November 19, 2027 release by Universal Pictures.
(2026-03-27). The Next Financial Shock To Come From Trump's War With Iran. portside.org The Next Financial Shock To Come From Trump's War With Iran |
(2026-03-27). All Out 3/27 4pm College Av (Near Hamilton St): Stop US / Israel Middle East War, ICE off Campus! Video of todays organizing efforts. fightbackbetter.com 
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 4 — 7PM, Corner College Av / Hamiliton St (GPS Search 40 College Av) (Rutgers), New Brunswick,…
(2026-03-27). Tiger Woods arrested at car crash scene on suspicion of DUI. scmp.com Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment and was arrested Friday at the scene of a car crash in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, authorities said. | Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods and the person in the other vehicle were not injured. Woods was able to crawl out of the passenger side of his Land Rover. | The crash occurred just after 2pm not far from where Woods lives on Jupiter Island.
(2026-03-27). Sony to hike PlayStation 5 prices again as memory chip costs surge. tribune.com.pk 
Sony Group is raising global prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including a $100 increase in the United States, marking its second hike in less than a year as the Japanese firm grapples with rising costs of key components such as memory chips. | The tech industry's race to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure has pushed memory makers to favour higher-margin data-centre chips, tightening supply for consumer devices. | The updated US prices, effective April 2, will put the standard PS5 at $649.99, up from $549.99. The digital edition will now cost $599.99 while the high-end PS5 Pro will cost $899.
(2026-03-27). The Problem with Being Perfect: How Unrealistic Standards Hurt Our Minds and Bodies. whyy.org We often think of perfectionism as a virtue; a kind of shorthand for high standards and a tireless work ethic. But in reality, perfectionism can be a paralyzing force — one that not only sabotages our goals, but can actually harm our mental and physical health. On this episode, we explore what causes perfectionism, why researchers say it can be dangerous, and how we can escape its grip.
(2026-03-27). Shabbir Ansari: A Beacon of Equality and Justice No More. ummid.com Remembering Shabbir Ansari today is not merely an act of mourning, it is a call to continue the struggle he devoted his life to — a struggle against both caste and communalism, against invisibility and exclusion.
(2026-03-27). Pakistan's strike on Kabul clinic is a war on Afghan lives. newarab.com 
(2026-03-27). Partnerships key to solving South Africa's water crisis – Mahlobo. sanews.gov.za Partnerships key to solving South Africa's water crisis – Mahlobo | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has emphasised the critical role of partnerships in addressing South Africa's water and sanitation challenges. ⚪ Mahlobo was speaking at the 2026 Future of Sustainability Conference, held in Johannesburg, on Wednesday. ⚪ Held under the theme: "Africa's Green Horizon: Leading the Global Transition," the two-day conference brought together sustainability leaders, policymakers, business executives, academics, and industry specialists to address pressing environmental challenges and explore innovat…
(2026-03-26). The potential of an Asian carbon market. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia remains one of the best platforms in the world to hear ideas you won't hear anywhere else. And at a panel I moderated on Wednesday on climate governance, one idea stood out.
(2026-03-27). Fascist local sheriff Chad Bianco seizes ballots cast in recent California referendum on redistricting. wsws.org Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco, a former Oath Keeper and outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, seized ballots cast in the recent special election that gerrymandered California congressional districts to favor Democrats.
(2026-03-27). Free State a 'natural logistics and distribution hub'. sanews.gov.za Free State a 'natural logistics and distribution hub' | The Free State province's strategic location has the potential to catapult the province into South Africa's natural logistics and distribution hub. | This, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the opening remarks at a meeting between the National and Provincial Executive Councils. | The President is today convening the eighth engagement in a series between national and provincial governments. | "The Free State is uniquely positioned to be at the heart of our country's economic growth story. It is strategically located, making it a natural…
(2026-03-27). Donald Trump's signature coming to US Dollar bills; here's what is changing. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Love it or question it, but one thing is certain. The American dollar is about to look very different. In a first, the signature of a sitting American president will now appear on US paper currency. The development was confirmed by the Treasury Department on Thursday. To mark America's 250th birthday celebrations, it has been decided to have President Donald Trump's name printed on all new dollar bills.The $100 bill will be the first to have the signature. Fresh notes carrying the signature of Donald Trump beside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's will roll off the printing press in June. The same…
(2026-03-27). Govt expands Roshan Digital Account to allow foreign nationals, companies to invest. tribune.com.pk 
The government has decided to expand the scope of the Roshan Digital Account (RDA), allowing foreign nationals, companies, and institutional investors to invest through the platform. | According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday, the expanded framework will enable these new participants to invest in RDAs, government securities, and Naya Pakistan Certificates. | The move is aimed at strengthening Pakistan's links with global financial markets and promoting foreign investment through a streamlined digital platform. | On the directives of Prime Minister @CMShehbaz, the Government of…
(2026-03-27). Guardian: Ex-PM Olmert urges ICC to intervene against West Bank. haaretz.com Olmert urged the ICC to take action 'if law enforcement authorities in Israel do not fulfil their duty.' Analysis by the British paper found that Israel has not prosecuted its citizens for the killings of Palestinian civilians since 2020.
(2026-03-27). The Art of Coping with Unfathomable Rage in Infuriating Times. counterpunch.org A wise man once said that rage is merely depression turned outward. I don't know what that mother____er's name was, but I'd like to rip his ____ing head off and kick it through a stained-glass window because outward is exactly where my depression belongs right now more than ever before. I have spent most of
(2026-03-27). In Historic Ruling, PA Supreme Court Abolishes Mandatory Life Without Parole for Felony Murder. wibailoutpeople.org March 26, 2026 Derek Lee to be resentenced as court throws out his life-without-parole punishment CONTACT: Emily Cleath, Abolitionist Law Center, 412-482-4242, emily@alcenter.org Jules Rodgers, Amistad Law Project, 214-542-4117, jules@amistadlaw.org Jen Nessel, Center for Constitutional Rights, jnessel@ccrjustice.org March 26, 2026, Pittsburgh — Today, in a landmark ruling, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court found mandatory life without parole for felony …
(2026-03-27). Mom, children 'commit suicide' amid Egypt's shocks by Iran war. newarab.com 
A woman and her five children have reportedly
(2026-03-27). An Ode to 'No Kings' Royalism. richardfalk.org An Ode to 'No Kings' Royalism | as if restless | a crown prince | impatient | to catch a crown | falling from heaven | the darkest miracle | it lands upright | on his crooked head | Not accidentally | Nor dynastically | Not benevolently | transactionally | the American way | stealth with wealth | gangsterism as needed | wars here and there | billionaires ready | on call day or night | upending history | law morality | an untold part | of the national story | so far | not for long | a white Christian Confederacy | reborn evangelically | in a goldleaf palace | to torment what remains | a thorn in…
(2026-03-27). The gloomy atmosphere of Gaddafi Stadium. tribune.com.pk 
This is similar to what happened during COVID times, when silence prevailed in the stadium. There were no chants or applause echoing around, and the surrounding roads were deserted. It still feels the same now except for one difference: people are no longer wearing masks. | If I ask you whether you would prefer no cricket at all or matches being played in empty stadiums, most people would probably say that at least being able to watch the game on TV from home is a blessing. | If you look at videos from India, earlier people were wandering around desperately with gas cylinders, and now there are long queues for…
(2026-03-27). Greece braces for potential refugee wave. strategic-culture.su By Tania GEORGIOPOULOU | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Amid Iran turmoil, fears grow over destabilization, radicalization, region…
(2026-03-27). Sabalenka, Sinner eye 'Sunshine Double' in Miami. tribune.com.pk 
World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued second-ranked rival Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami Open title clash with American Coco Gauff. | Sabalenka, who fell to Rybakina in the Australian Open final before turning the tables on the Kazakh in the Indian Wells title match this earlier this month, broke the big-serving Rybakina twice in each set to come out on top in the blockbuster semi-final and keep her bid for the "Sunshine Double" of Indian Wells and Miami on track. | Men's world number two Jannik Sinner, who like Sabalenka lifted his first Indian Wells title two we…
(2026-03-27). Had Israel Never Been Created. ummid.com Imagining a world in which the Balfour Declaration was never issued in 1917 and the State of Israel never emerged in 1948 requires re-examining the entire geopolitical architecture of the modern Middle East.
(2026-03-27). Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care. truthout.org The Republican-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted to uphold a Trump administration policy banning abortion care and counseling for veterans at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. Last year, the Trump administration overturned a Biden-era policy that made abortion procedures and counseling in cases of rape, incest or a medical emergency available at VA facilities. |
(2026-03-27). 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.
(2026-03-27). Meta Google found liable in landmark cases for knowingly causing harm to young people. nationofchange.org Over the course of the trials, documents revealed that tech companies were well aware of the addictive properties of their social media products and exploited these properties to increase their profits.
(2026-03-27). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has confirmed the date of Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result declaration on its official website.
(2026-03-27). ICE black sites exposed: secret detention network operated for years under both parties. wsws.org ICE is operating a network of clandestine detention sites in which people are confined for weeks or months without basic sanitation, legal access or public accountability.
(2026-03-27). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-27). More States Are Taxing the Ultra-Rich—Washington Is the Latest. portside.org More States Are Taxing the Ultra-Rich—Washington Is the Latest |
(2026-03-27). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-27). China urges Japan to correct mistakes to enable normal economic, trade cooperation. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged Japan to reflect on and correct its mistakes to pave the way for normal economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
(2026-03-27). Architecture of Cities: Mapping Beauty XXVII. counterpunch.org 
Truthful Fictions My continuous affliction: A companion of constant amusement: My nightmares appears: Awakening to eyes in panic mode: The fractional psychosis that is eternally embedded is part "…Cuckoo's Nest", part a little bit of heaven. Not a moment passes when I am not acutely aware of a photograph(s)to be made. My eyes arrive each
(2026-03-27). Private F-5 Adversary Jets Taking The Fight To Navy Fighter Pilots. twz.com TWZ Special Access: We visited TacAir to learn about their heavily upgraded F-5AT fighters and how they replicate enemy aircraft to keep U.S. fighter aircrews sharp.
(2026-03-27). Public comments sought on proposed deposits for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections. sanews.gov.za Public comments sought on proposed deposits for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections | The Electoral Commission will today publish a Government Gazette notice inviting political parties, independent candidates and all interested stakeholders to comment on the proposed deposit amount for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections. | By law, registered political parties and independent candidates intending to contest elections must pay deposits. | The purpose of the deposit is to confirm a contestant's intention to participate in the election and to create certainty on who the contestants in an election are, the Com…
(2026-03-27). NCHE Pushes Informed Career Choices at Gulu Higher Education Exhibition. plusnews.ug 
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has launched career guidance and mentorship sessions for secondary school students in Gulu City, in order to ease their transition into higher learning institutions. The sessions began on Friday morning at the Gulu University playground, where NCHE is hosting the 16th Annual Higher Education Exhibition, marking the first …
(2026-03-27). Intense thunderstorms light up UAE skies. geo.tv 
(2026-03-27). Musician Alien Skin Arrested After Using Illegal Sirens in Motorcade. plusnews.ug 
Musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, and several members of his Fangone Forest group have been detained over traffic-related offences, including the alleged use of illegal sirens. The musician was arrested on Friday evening at Wankulukuku Stadium in Rubaga Division, a suburb of Kampala, shortly after performing at the NRM's patriotism function. The …
(2026-03-27). UK Labour government speeds up deportations to Nigeria in expanding anti-migrant crackdown. wsws.org Streamlined deportations to Nigeria are part of a sweeping attack on the rights of migrants in the UK, including arguably the most severe curtailment of asylum protections in…
(2026-03-27). Rubio, G7 diplomats duel over wars in Iran and Ukraine. scmp.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Group of Seven counterparts traded barbs over the wars in Iran and Ukraine, casting doubt on Europe bowing to Donald Trump's demand for military help in the Gulf. | "The United States is constantly being asked to help in a war," Rubio said referring to Ukraine, before taking off for the Friday conclusion of a G7 gathering outside Paris. "But when the US had a need, he didn't get positive responses," he added.
(2026-03-27). Chinese market regulator tells firms to focus on healthy competition overseas. scmp.com China's market regulator has told companies including electric vehicle maker BYD and battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) to compete healthily when expanding overseas, amid mounting accusations of unfair competition, subsidies and dumping levelled at Chinese companies in global markets. | Chinese firms should standardise their competitive behaviour and "build a healthy competition ecosystem" in their overseas expansion, the State Administration for Market Regulation said in an…
(2026-03-27). Alberta Joins Solar/Wind Bust (uneconomic energy hits political risk). wattsupwiththat.com "Why not state your real concern in plain English. 'The profitability of my company and others in the renewable energy business is being negatively impacted by the refusal of the citizens of Alberta (aka 'the government') to financially subsidize transmission."
(2026-03-27). CJ irked by accused's absence due to roadblock. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has expressed displeasure over failure of the relevant authorities to produce an accused during the hearing of a bail application in a fraud case due to road closures linked to cricket matches. | She questioned the police for failing to present the suspect before the court and remarked that such disruptions were causing delays in trial proceedings. | The court summoned the Punjab chief secretary and home secretary for an explanation, while ordering that the trial be conducted on a day-to-day basis. | According to the prosecution, the accused, Ali Ameer, is inv…
(2026-03-27). China's Economic Rise and the Oil Vulnerability That Could Test It. moderndiplomacy.eu In the past four decades, China has transformed from a predominantly agricultural economy to the world's second largest economic powerhouse. Hundreds of millions lifted poverty, so many lives changed and recognition on the global stage. A huge aspect of this has been China's dominance over global manufacturing and the Belt and Road expansion. China accounts …
(2026-03-27). Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal PM after sweeping election win. tribune.com.pk 
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, tasked with restoring political stability and creating jobs in the poor Himalayan nation long troubled by fragile governments and weak growth prospects. | Shah, who wore skin-tight trousers, a matching jacket, his signature black Nepali cloth cap and sunglasses at the ceremony, is Nepal's youngest prime minister in decades and the first Madhesi — people of the southern plains bordering India — to lead the Himalayan nation that is wedged between Asian giants India ‚Äã…
(2026-03-27). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-27). To keep climate science alive, researchers are speaking in code. grist.org 
(2026-03-27). Husband arrested for drugging, raping his wife then distributing pornographic material. sanews.gov.za Husband arrested for drugging, raping his wife then distributing pornographic material | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested two suspects for possession and distribution of drug-facilitated sexual abuse and child sexual abuse material, following a multi-disciplinary operation in Gauteng. | The national Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) team received an intelligence report from the National Crime Agency (NCA) of the British High Commission regarding a South African target who was believed to be involved in drug-facilitated sexual assault and somnophilia or "sleep fetish". | "The 3…
(2026-03-27). Top House Dems Delay Iran War Powers Vote as Trump Threatens Ground Invasion. truthout.org Backlash is continuing to grow after US House Democratic leaders made the decision to push off a war powers vote on President Donald Trump's Iran war for more than two weeks, even though they may have the votes to pass it immediately. With Trump appearing poised to make the deathly unpopular decision to deploy ground troops into Iran within days, momentum around an act to restrict his… |
(2026-03-27). The Agency of Middle Powers in a Fragmented and Polarized World. fairobserver.com Middle powers face both challenges and opportunities. If the international system fractures further, it will not be because the great powers disagree. They have always disagreed on some level. It will fracture instead, because the space between them collapses, the space where dialogue, cooperation and diplomatic connectivity still persist. This space is where a particular…
(2026-03-27). Free State plan to reposition economy as Premier tackles unemployment 'crisis'. sanews.gov.za Free State plan to reposition economy as Premier tackles unemployment 'crisis' | Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has named unemployment as one of the most pressing challenges confronting the province. ⚪ The Premier was speaking during an engagement led by President Cyril Ramaphosa between the National Executive and the provincial government on Friday. ⚪ Statistics South Africa's Q4: 2025
(2026-03-26). CIIE Stories | Georgia's appointment with CIIE. ecns.cn Georgia is China's first free trade partner in the Eurasian region, and China has been Georgia's largest export market and third-largest trading partner for several consecutive years. The vast Chinese consumer market has brought tangible development opportunities and benefits to Georgia.
(2026-03-27). Is Mohamed Salah next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League? ummid.com Speculations are rife that Egyptian footballer, Mohamed Salah, who is currently playing for Liverpool FC could be the next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League.
(2026-03-27). India's Bold Tax Moves: Excise Duty Cuts and Windfall Taxes Amid Global Oil Turmoil. devdiscourse.com India has taken significant fiscal measures by slashing excise duties on petrol and diesel to shield consumers from potential inflation surges, following increased global oil volatility attributed to the Iran conflict. This tax adjustment seeks to balance electoral interests against economic pressures, even as experts predict fiscal strains.
(2026-03-27). Airport screeners describe life with no pay. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—What's it like for a worker with a family to go one week on the job…two weeks… three…four…five…six…and counting, forced to go to work but not getting a paycheck? The answer from a group of Transportation Security Officers, better known as the airport screeners, can be summed up easily. Life is filled with fear and …
(2026-03-27). Hundreds of thousands demonstrate in Argentina on 50th anniversary of US-backed military coup. wsws.org The marches reflected both a living identification with the tens of thousands murdered between 1976 and 1983 and a mounting anger over the Milei administration's authoritarian measures.
(2026-03-27). PM Shehbaz rejects summary for fuel price increase, says govt to absorb Rs56b burden. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the government once again rejected a summary for a fuel price increase and would absorb the burden of Rs56 billion itself. | He addressed the nation on the ongoing Middle East conflict that has triggered a global fuel crisis. | PM Shehbaz said he had rejected a summary seeking an increase in petroleum prices and decided to maintain them at the current level for another week. | "I was advised to increase the price of petrol by Rs95 per litre and diesel by Rs203 per litre, but I refused again in view of the difficulties faced by the people and decided that the governm…
(2026-03-27). UN demands 'justice' after US strike on Iranian school. newarab.com 
(2026-03-27). Congress Criticizes Government's Excise Duty Cuts as Narrative Relief. devdiscourse.com The Congress party has criticized recent excise duty cuts announced by the government, labeling them as relief that exists solely in narrative rather than actual economic benefit to consumers. The excise duty on petrol was reduced to Rs 3 per litre, with diesel fully exempted from duty.
(2026-03-27). The military arm of the campaign to Judaize the West Bank has been given a free hand. haaretz.com The West Bank District Police are not part of the equation, the Shin Bet has become irrelevant and the boundaries between Israeli citizens and the army have completely blurred in the West Bank. The project of cleansing the occupied territories of Arabs is gaining momentum – and no one is stopping it. 'Even when there are reports that something is going to happen,' says one reserve soldier, 'we get there after the fact'…
(2026-03-27). India clears military purchases worth $25bn to buy aircraft, Russian S-400 missile systems. geo.tv 
India's "Akash" missiles, mounted on a truck, are displayed during Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2020. — Reuters
(2026-03-27). The tyranny of distance and the Australian oil crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-27). Calls for deeper SA—China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs. sanews.gov.za Calls for deeper SA—China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and China, urging increased investment in key sectors to support industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth. | Speaking at the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Forum, held at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, on Friday, Deputy President Mashatile said the partnership between the two countries continues to yield tangible economic benefits but requires further expansion to unlock its full potential. | "We firmly belie…
(2026-03-27). China—Russia Ties Show Resilience in a Fragmenting World. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Whereas elsewhere in this new world order friendships of old are being broken and the international system is increasingly marked by suspicion, the relationship between China and Russia has held firm. Failing short of a marriage of convenience, the emerging China—Russia strategic partnership rests upon pragmatism, strategic mutual trust, and a …
(2026-03-27). The Project Censored Newsletter—March 2026. projectcensored.org Censored Press News Allison T. Butler, author of The Judgment of Gender: How Women Are Centered and Silenced in Pop Culture, has had a number of articles related to her new book featured in prominent outlets. As this newsletter goes to press, Ms. Magazine published Sinead O'Connor Was Right: It's…
(2026-03-27). Pilots of firefighting helicopter survive crash in South Africa. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment a firefighting helicopter lost control and crashed conducting water drops in South Africa.
(2026-03-27). Baraboo, WI, March 28, 2026: No Kings! No Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
NO KINGS Protest in Baraboo, WI 10 am to Noon Sidewalk in front of the Campbell Park Swimming Pool, 320 South Blvd., Baraboo will be on the sidewalk in front of the Campbell Park Swimming Pool, 320 South Blvd. If you are able to donate a non-perishable food item, to be delivered to the Baraboo …
(2026-03-27). What does it mean for China if Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin visit back to back? scmp.com Vladimir Putin is expected to visit China soon after Donald Trump's trip in May in a diplomatic double-header that would be the first time Beijing has hosted the leaders of the US and Russia in the same month outside a multilateral event. | According to Chinese analysts, the back-to-back visits highlight Beijing's strategic effort to manage relations with both major powers amid rising global turbulence.
(2026-03-27). Pennsylvania's Tigers Jaw returns with the release of 'Lost on You,' pushing new creative ground with 11 new tracks. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania rock band The album is the follow-up to
(2026-03-27). Protesting the Smash-and-Grab Presidency With Nikhil Pal Singh. theintercept.com 
Donald Trump's second term has been broadly defined by an overwhelming sense of chaos. Every week the U.S. finds itself in a new crisis of the president's making. The war in
(2026-03-27). Man sentenced to 3 years in prison for planting plastic in mooncakes to extort hotels. ecns.cn A 19-year-old man in China was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for five years, after planting plastic film in mooncakes and demanding compensation from multiple hotels, authorities said, according to media reports.
(2026-03-27). Three suspects held during raid clash. tribune.com.pk 
Police arrested three suspects, including a drug peddler, after a patrol team came under attack during a raid in the Liaquatabad area. | According to a police spokesperson, the Liaquatabad patrolling team received a tip-off regarding the presence of a suspected drug dealer. | Acting on the information, the team conducted a raid near Naiyanwala Chowk and apprehended the suspect, Hafeezur Rehman, seizing narcotics from his possession. | However, a group of about 20 unidentified people allegedly attacked the police in an attempt to free the suspect. As a result of the assault, Constable Tayyab was injured. | He w…
(2026-03-27). Emotiv fires organizing workers and breaks law says UAW. peoplesworld.org 
KANSAS CITY, Kan.—"Emotiv Mobility is breaking federal law by attacking organizing workers," say union leaders and supporters of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 31 here in Kansas City. Standing together with community members, the Emotiv workers, who are in the midst of their campaign to organize with the UAW, rallied at the Emotiv Mobility site …
(2026-03-27). IDF fatally shoots two Palestinians in East Jerusalem, Palestinian Health Ministry says. haaretz.com According to the ministry, early Friday morning, 22-year-old Mustafa Asaad Mustafa Hamad was killed. At the end of his funeral, Israeli forces raided the camp and opened fire on civilians leaving the cemetery, killing 46-year-old Sufyan Ahmed Saleh Abu Leil…
(2026-03-27). Pardon this disgrace: Inside Trump and the Jewish far joint venture to absolve Netanyahu. haaretz.com Israeli far-right minister Amichai Eliyahu's new recommendation to pardon Netanyahu reads like a Jewish supremacist's guide to destroying democracy, fresh on the heels of yet another gross Trump intervention in the prime minister's corruption cases…
(2026-03-27). From semiconductors to medical tech, Iran war puts helium users on edge. scmp.com Beyond oil, the Middle East conflict is fuelling fears of a shortage of helium — a by-product of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production that is critical for semiconductors, aerospace applications and high-end medical equipment. | The medical sector is on alert, as magnetic resonance imaging machines depend on liquid helium to cool their superconducting magnets, and a supply crunch could jeopardise diagnostic services.
(2026-03-26). Insights | Hainan FTP at 100 Days: Experts assess impact of customs closure milestone. ecns.cn The Hainan Free Trade Port has marked 100 days since launching its customs closure operations. As a strategic gateway for China-ASEAN cooperation, what tangible benefits will the FTP's policy innovations bring?
(2026-03-27). Legal professionals to discuss Companies Tribunal's extended jurisdiction. sanews.gov.za Legal professionals to discuss Companies Tribunal's extended jurisdiction | Legal professionals will on Tuesday convene at the Johannesburg Society of Advocates offices in Sandton for a seminar hosted by the Companies Tribunal aimed at informing stakeholders about its extended jurisdiction, as well as the recent appointment of retired judges. | The seminar will also outline the implications of these developments for corporate governance and dispute resolution in South Africa. | In terms of the amendments to the Companies Act 71 of 2008, the Tribunal has been granted exclusive jurisdiction to arbitrate certain co…
(2026-03-26). AI-driven smart economy poised for rapid growth. ecns.cn The development of the smart economy consists of two super cycles involving AI-centered technological industries and AI-driven new industries. AI provides the foundational capabilities for emerging industries while their expansion, in turn, accelerates technological breakthroughs. Their coordination can form a flywheel effect to drive economic growth.
(2026-03-27). China's Hainan FTP reports substantial tariff exemptions since special customs operations. ecns.cn The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China's Hainan Province saw a surge in transactions involving zero-tariff goods during the first 100 days of its island-wide special customs operations, according to official data released on Thursday.
(2026-03-27). Hearing aids distributed in Shujabad. tribune.com.pk 
Ninety hearing aids were distributed among students at the Special Education School in Shujabad. | Multan Division Commissioner Aamir Karim Khan handed over the devices during a ceremony. According to officials, a medical survey of 3,030 students in special education institutions identified around 460 children who could benefit from hearing aids. | The distribution marked the first phase of the project, with more devices to be provided in the coming months. | The commissioner said use of the hearing aids would not only restore hearing but also help the children develop speech abilities, enhancing their quality…
(2026-03-27). Hosts Have Power Over Dangerous Guests: Spain Shows How Countries Hosting U.S. Bases Can Push for Peace. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-26). China urges WTO members to resist protectionism. ecns.cn China's commerce minister urged World Trade Organization members to oppose unilateralism and protectionism at a ministerial meeting, as global trade tensions strain the multilateral system, according to media reports.
(2026-03-27). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-27). Asian Markets Jitter as Middle East Tensions Influence Global Trends. devdiscourse.com Asian markets showed signs of recovery on Friday, recouping some losses as ongoing tensions in the Middle East affected oil prices and global economic trends.
(2026-03-27). What ancient Chinese wisdom can offer a divided world — and the US. scmp.com Amid uncertainty over the timing of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, the world is watching closely to see where the two largest economies are leading us. At a time of cascading crises like wars, regional tensions and economic uncertainty, the relationship between Washington and Beijing has become one of the most important variables for global stability. | And yet, for all the analysis of military budgets, trade deficits and geopolitical competition, one…
(2026-03-27). OFSS Bihar Inter Admission 2026: Online Application Starts Soon. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has launched the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info) for Class 11 Admission 2026 and announced to start the Online Application process soon.
(2026-03-27). Allies Under Strain: Albanese Pushes Back as Trump Questions Australia's Role in Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions within Western alliances have surfaced publicly after Donald Trump criticized Australia's level of support in the ongoing Iran conflict, prompting a sharp and measured response from Anthony Albanese. The exchange highlights growing friction among allies as the war's economic and strategic pressures deepen. A Rare Public Rift Trump's remarks, in which he said Australia …
(2026-03-27). Dalmia Road blocked against power outage. tribune.com.pk 
Residents of Shanti Nagar in the Aziz Bhatti police limits staged a protest demonstration on Dalmia Road on Thursday against prolonged power outages, blocking both tracks and causing severe traffic disruption. | A large number of women and children participated in the protest, during which demonstrators chanted slogans and demanded immediate restoration of electricity. | According to residents, the area has been without power for the past three days, severely affecting routine life and forcing them to take to the streets. | The blockade led to massive traffic congestion, with long queues of vehicles forming on…
(2026-03-27). Veteran journalist Patrick Sunny passes away in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Patrick Sunny, a seasoned journalist whose career spanned more than three decades, passed away late Thursday evening in Karachi. He was laid to rest at Gora Graveyard on Friday. | He was employed at The Express Tribune and had previously worked at Business Recorder, The Financial Post, and Business Today. Beyond his career, he was deeply devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. | Born on February 15, 1972, Sunny's early life was shaped by hard work. From selling newspapers in his youth, he went on to build a career in journalism marked by consistency and dedication. | Those…
(2026-03-27). London police announce resumption of Palestine Action arrests. newarab.com 
(2026-03-27). Two Rahmani 30 students secure fully funded MBBS admissions in Turkey, Italy. ummid.com Two students of Rahmani30, Mohammad Rehan Shahid and Md Rayhan Perwez, have secured fully funded MBBS admissions to medical universities in Turkey and Italy through competitive scholarship-based selection processes.
(2026-03-27). Congratulations to State Security combatants on their 67th anniversary. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, congratulated the combatants of the State Security Organs on the 67th anniversary of their founding via his Facebook profile. | "I embrace our brave combatants of the State Security Organs, to whom we owe so much, for their defense of the Homeland, almost always anonymous and always risky," Díaz-Canel expressed."Congratulations to the founders, leaders, officers, women, and men whose heroic missions are part of the epic legend of the Cuban Revolution." | The Cuban government, the Mini…
(2026-03-27). AI Chip Controversy: China's Military Links with U.S. Tech. devdiscourse.com Chinese universities with military affiliations have acquired servers housing restricted AI chips from Super Micro Computer. The purchases occurred despite U.S. export restrictions aimed at preventing technology from boosting China's military capabilities.
(2026-03-27). Meet Mohd Umair: AMU Alumnus Selected as ISRO Scientist. ummid.com Aligarh Muslim University: Mohammed Umair, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as a Scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
(2026-03-27). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-27). K-P walks out of NFC meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Adviser to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Finance Muzammil Aslam announced on Thursday that the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has walked out of a National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting after its demand to include the share of merged tribal districts in the province's allocation was rejected. | Speaking during the pre-budget discussion in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Aslam said that following the merger of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with K-P, the province's rightful share in the NFC Award has increased from 14.6 per cent to over 16.7 per cent. "We presented our positi…
(2026-03-27). 'Lifeline of economy': FPCCI criticises negative remarks against Pakistan's GSP+ status. tribune.com.pk 
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday strongly condemned what its members described as a "negative propaganda campaign" against the country's status for the European Union's Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP Plus) scheme, warning that no one would be allowed to conspire on such a sensitive issue. | The statement came a day after Information Minister Attaullah Tarar accused the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and the sons of former prime minister Imran Khan of acting against Pakistan's national and economic interests. He alleged that Kasim Khan had at…
(2026-03-27). Hungary Orders Investigation of Journalist on Espionage Accusation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man holds a banner showing the eyes of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during a protest against the government's alleged use of powerful spyware to spy on critical journalists, politicians, and business leaders, Budapest, Hungary, July 26, 2021. | © 2021 AP Photo/Anna Szilagyi…
(2026-03-27). 'We will no longer stand by': Austria plans social media ban for under-14s. aljazeera.com Austrian officials highlight addiction and ill-health while advocating for stricter age restrictions.
(2026-03-27). Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez: The American people are tired of funding unjust wars and aggressions. radiohc.cu Americans are exhausted from seeing how public funds needed to guarantee the well-being of the population are being reduced proportionally to the increase in budgets for war policies, stated Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | "The American people are fed up and tired of decades of unjust wars, aggressions, and military operations in which their taxes fund ever-increasing military budgets," Rodríguez wrote on his Twitter account. | He highlighted that this weariness was reflected in a U.S. poll, where 61 percent of citizens oppose military action by Washington against Cuba, compared to only 13 percent who w…
(2026-03-27). Unnecessary development expenses to be curbed. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has said that unnecessary development expenditures in the province will be strictly controlled. | Speaking at the maiden meeting of a committee constituted to oversee austerity measures, he said the provincial government had taken firm decisions to reduce current expenditures to ensure fiscal discipline and efficient resource management. | He said the provincial cabinet had voluntarily decided not to draw salaries for two months. | A deduction equivalent to two days' basic salary had been made from all government officers in BS-17 and above. Punjab Assembly m…
(2026-03-27). 1,790 athletes to compete at Sanya Asian Beach Games as final preparations intensify. ecns.cn With less than one month to go until the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Beach Games, organizers said the final phase of preparations is underway, with event coordination, venue construction, and services on track. Athlete registration has concluded, and the operational framework for the competition is in place.
(2026-03-26). CIIE Stories | CIIE offers fertile ground for Zespri. ecns.cn Every March, at Zespri orchards in New Zealand, the freshest kiwifruit are picked and shipped to ports in China right on schedule. When autumn arrives, Zespri's global leadership also keeps its annual appointment with the China International Import Expo (CIIE), returning with the same dedication and trust.
(2026-03-27). Despite congestion warnings, Knesset advances bill allowing Uber to operate in Israel. haaretz.com To be eligible to offer paid rides, the bill requires drivers to have at least four years of driving experience and no ongoing probationary license suspension. The bill does not provide compensation for taxi drivers, who are required in Israel to hold a special license that costs about a quarter million shekels…
(2026-03-27). Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in 'active' Gulf of Mexico oil spill. aljazeera.com Authorities say the oil is seeping from three sources, including a vessel that has not yet been identified.
(2026-03-27). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-27). Trump's detention expansion: disease, secrecy, and 'unbelievably inhumane' conditions in Texas. nationofchange.org Congressional testimony, public health records, and detainee reports reveal medical neglect, blocked oversight, and infectious disease concerns inside rapidly growing federal immigration detention sites.
(2026-03-27). Plenary session of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 kicks off in south China. ecns.cn The plenary session of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 kicked off on Thursday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
(2026-03-27). Hendricks leads community registration outreach programme in Mohlakeng. sanews.gov.za Hendricks leads community registration outreach programme in Mohlakeng | Social Development Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks is today leading an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) at the Mohlakeng Old Age Home, in Gauteng's West Rand. ⚪ ICROP is one of the South African Social Security Agency's (SASSA) flagship initiatives, designed to bring essential government services closer to communities, particularly those in underserved areas. ⚪ By reducing travel distances, cutting costs, and simplifying administrative processes, ICROP ensures that services are delivered efficiently and direct…
(2026-03-27). China identifies Mexico's restrictive measures as trade, investment barriers. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday released the findings of an investigation into Mexico's restrictive measures against China and other non-free trade agreement (FTA) partners, stating that these measures constitute trade and investment barriers.
(2026-03-27). Nagaland's FNTA Bill Deferred Amidst Fresh Concerns. devdiscourse.com The Nagaland assembly has decided to defer the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, sending it back to the state government for further scrutiny. The decision comes in response to concerns voiced by MLAs and pending inputs from the Central government.
(2026-03-27). BlackRock CEO Abandons Climate Delusion for Investor Needs. wattsupwiththat.com After years of climate-driven experimentation — forced by deluded or dishonest politicians and business titans — the failures became too many and too consequential to be ignored. Little wonder that Larry Fink has turned his ear away from the rhetoric of alarm and toward client demands for strategic guidance.
(2026-03-27). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expresses concern over missing Mexican vessels. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, expressed today on his social media accounts the Cuban government's concern regarding the situation of two missing Mexican vessels that were transporting aid to the island as part of the Our America Convoy.
(2026-03-27). Equal pay gap for women widens second year in a row. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—For the second year in a row, the equal pay gap between working men and working women widened in 2025, the National Partnership for Women and Families and the Economic Policy Institute reported. As a result, March 26, 2026, was Equal Pay Day, the day when the median pay for a working woman for all …
(2026-03-27). Four stroke patients saved in Eid holidays. tribune.com.pk 
Four citizens, including a woman, who suffered severe stroke attacks in Lahore during the Eid holidays were treated at the Services Hospital Stroke Management Centre. | After the administration of a life-saving injection, all four patients recovered from the severe effects of stroke within hours, avoiding permanent disability. | According to a statement, the patients – 75-year-old Muhammad Akhtar, 70-year-old Talat Mahmood, 63-year-old Shareefa Bibi, and 50-year-old Amanat Ali – received immediate emergency care upon arrival under the Stroke Management Programme. | Neurology Department Head Dr Muhammad Adnan A…
(2026-03-27). AI and Nuclear Proliferation. counterpunch.org 
As long predicted, the world order is shifting, away from American unipolar dominance and toward a system of increasingly bold middle powers and a new superpower and true U.S. peer in China. We are observing a diffusion of power in the international system and, with that, an emerging multipolar order characterized by the decline of U.S. global hegemony, increasing geopolitical complexity, new military capacities, and growing economic and financial partnerships (for example, the BRICS group). There can be little doubt that within the coming years, the nuclear club will add new members. More than ever, the lovers o…
(2026-03-27). Pakistan urged to go low-carbon. tribune.com.pk 
The experts on energy and environment have underscored the need for transforming Pakistan's fragmented and supply-driven energy model to an integrated, low-carbon and resilient energy economy. The 8th International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development on its conclusion on Thursday at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, also put forward a detailed set of recommendations for the government to implement. | Alternative energy expert Engr Irfan Ahmed pointed out that a lack of cohesion in the grid and electricity networks has been contributing to massive energy…
(2026-03-27). Univ. of Michigan students vote to create committee on divestment from genocide in Palestine. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's Note: In light of the fact that many members of the local community who have spoken out about Palestinian Liberation have faced severe harassment, we have elected not to publish the names of those quoted or interviewed. ANN ARBOR, Mich.—At 10: 25 pm on Tuesday, March 17th, the University of Michigan Central Student Government (CSG) …
(2026-03-27). UAE hit by heavy rain sparking fears of more flooding. newarab.com 
(2026-03-27). Italy's Youth Deliver a Historic NO! counterpunch.org 
In a stunning blow to Giorgia Meloni's far-right government, Italian voters delivered a decisive rejection of a proposed constitutional referendum on judicial reform in a vote held March 22nd and 23rd, 2026. Final results showed the NO camp winning 53.8% to 46.2% for YES, on a robust turnout of 58.7% — far exceeding expectations for
(2026-03-27). The Loss of a Journalist in Burundi. hrw.org Human Rights Watch mourns the passing of Burundian journalist Jackson Bahati, who died suddenly at age 55 on March 16, 2026. | Click to expand Image | Jackson Bahati. | © Private | Bahati was a pillar among journalists in Burundi. A skilled writer and presenter, he was led by an innate curiosity and love for his country. Throughout his career spanning decades, Bahati interviewed many victims and witnesses of human rights abuses with care and compassion, empowering them while giving voice to their experiences.Bahati worked for a variety of outlets across Burundi over the course of his career and was regarded…
(2026-03-27). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-27). Rift widens within French Polynesia's ruling party following municipal election losses. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A rift within French Polynesia's ruling Tavini Huiraatira party has widened this week, pitting the leadership "old guard" against a younger generation embodied by the territory's President, Moetai Brotherson. The main reason for the rift is the outcome of the recent French municipal elections, especially in…
(2026-03-27). Hardened Underground Facilities Now Being Sought For Al Udeid Air Base. twz.com 
(2026-03-27). Mexican Navy launches search for missing vessels carrying aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu The Mexican Navy, acting as the Coast Guard, activated Plan Marina this Thursday to deploy search and rescue operations to locate two sailboats with nine crew members of different nationalities. The vessels departed Mexico on March 20th bound for Cuba, carrying humanitarian aid, and there is currently no information or confirmation of their arrival. | "According to available information, these vessels were scheduled to arrive between March 24th and 25th of this year. Therefore, the corresponding protocols were immediately activated, in compliance with the Mexican State's responsibility to safeguard human life at…
(2026-03-27). Rudy (RIP): An Ode to Chicano Legend, Dr. Rudolfo F. Acuña. counterpunch.org 
I first met the late, great Dr. Rodolfo F. "Rudy" Acuña (1932—2026) in Fall of 1986, as a UCLA undergraduate student from East Los Angeles. It wasn't in person, however. I met the famous scholar and activist by reading his classic book, Occupied America: The Chicano's Struggle Toward Liberation (1972). The late, great Dr. Juan "JGQ" Gómez-Quiñones assigned Rudy's book in
(2026-03-27). Pro-Iran hackers say they breached FBI chief Patel's email account, post personal files. scmp.com A pro-Iranian hacking group claimed Friday to have hacked an account of FBI Director Kash Patel and has posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him, along with a work résumé and other personal documents. | Many of those records appeared to be more than a decade old.
(2026-03-26). Boao Forum vital bridge between China and Asia. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 was held this week in Hainan province with the theme of "Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation". China News Service spoke to Wu Shicun, chairman of the Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance on the forum's role in regional development. Below are excerpts of the interview.
(2026-03-26). Zero-tariff treatment offers Africa multiple benefits. ecns.cn China introduced zero-tariff treatment for imports from all the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations on Dec 1, 2024. For imports that are subject to tariff quotas, those within the quota are exempt from tariffs, while tariff rates for those exceeding the quota remain unchanged. China is now extending the zero-tariff policy to all African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.
(2026-03-27). Pakistan: Airstrike on Afghan Medical Facility Unlawful. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man places stones on graves during a mass funeral for victims of the Pakistani airstrike on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Center in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 26, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai…
(2026-03-27). Middle East Conflict: Iran is playing Chess setting its own rules. ummid.com Analysts, policymakers and commentators now routinely describe Iran's actions as deliberate, layered and patient—defined not by immediate gains, but by positional advantage accumulated over time.
(2026-03-27). PHC seeks replies on crumbling roads. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday issued notices to the provincial government seeking replies over petitions regarding the deteriorating condition of roads in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Justice SM Atiq Shah and Justice Muhammad Ijaz Khan heard the writ petitions. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Advocate General Shah Faisal Utmankhel, and officials of the National Highway Authority (NHA) appeared before the court. | As the hearing on roads in Chitral commenced, the petitioners' lawyer informed the court that r…
(2026-03-27). Modi govt's response to Iran War not driven by National Interest. ummid.com At a moment of profound geopolitical transformation, India requires clarity, balance, and moral conviction in its foreign policy, but what has been on display is hesitation, contradiction, and a troubling drift away from principled diplomacy.
(2026-03-27). Beautiful Sentences Matter: Billy-Ray Belcourt and Matt Hooley. publicbooks.org "Queer theory in general spoke to me in an embodied way, beyond its important theoretical work, because it revealed for me that beautiful sentences matter and that they can be critical aspects of the reading experience."
(2026-03-27). International Hierarchy Expert Survey (Wave V) Is Underway. russiancouncil.ru For the fifth consecutive year the International Hierarchy Expert Survey (IHES) collects and publishes panel data on small, middle and great powers to enable research on the dynamics of international hierarchy…
(2026-03-27). Two Afghan miners die in Duki. tribune.com.pk 
In a tragic incident that has once again cast a shadow of death over Balochistan's coal mines, two young Afghan miners suffocated after poisonous gas filled a local coal mine in the Chamalang area of Duki district. | The victims were identified as Gul Walid and Nanai, both hailing from the Alizai tribe and holding Afghan nationality. The two men had come to Pakistan in search of livelihood and were working in the dark, hazardous tunnels of Chamalang to support their families. | According to police sources, the miners were busy working inside the mine when it suddenly filled with toxic methane gas. The concentr…
(2026-03-27). Sgt. Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, killed in Lebanon, laid to rest in Jerusalem. haaretz.com His father recalled that Volansky 'didn't want to sit at home — he wanted to devour life.' The soldier, 21, was also remembered by his grandfather and former rabbi for his joy in serving and quiet strength, part of a family long marked by military sacrifice…
(2026-03-27). Missing aid boats safely crossed to Cuba, US coastguard says. scmp.com Two aid boats bound for Cuba that were feared missing after they set sail from Mexico have "safely transited" to the island, the US coastguard said on Friday. | The Mexican Navy had reported on Thursday that it launched a search and rescue mission after losing communication with the vessels, which had left from Isla Mujeres in southeast Mexico on March 20 with nine people aboard.
(2026-03-27). Medical college students robbed. tribune.com.pk 
Armed men robbed the female students of a medical and dental college on Shaheed-e-Millat Road on Thursday. The Inspector General of Sindh Police has taken notice of the incident and sought a report from the Additional IG Karachi. | The incident took place within the limits of New Town police station near Medicentre on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, where armed men targeted the female students of Jinnah Medical and Dental College. Upon receiving information, police reached the scene, collected evidence, and initiated an investigation. | Police said the robbery occurred at around 8: 15am. A college bus had arrived as per…
(2026-03-27). Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director's personal email, publish photos and documents. geo.tv 
The website used by the Handala Hack Team, an Iran-linked hacker group which has claimed credit for the breach of FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, is shown on a screen in Washington DC, US, March 27, 2026. — ReutersHackers publish photos and over 300 emails from Patel's…
(2026-03-27). Four awarded death sentence in Lodhran triple murder case. tribune.com.pk 
An Additional Sessions Court in Lodhran has awarded the death penalty to four accused in a triple murder case, citing strong evidence and effective prosecution by police. | Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Ayaz announced the verdict, sentencing Asif, Imran, Ghulam Yaseen and Siddiq to death after the charges against them were proven. | The court also ordered completion of other legal formalities. | According to the prosecution, the accused had entered a dera (farmhouse) on April 17, 2024, over a land dispute and opened fire, killing Mujeebur Rehman Mangla and his two associates, Rafiq and Bashir Ahmed, on th…
(2026-03-27). Bucks County house highlights Revolutionary War history. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? In honor of the United States' 250th birthday, Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum in Bucks County is kicking off its season March 30 by featuring new artwork and an exhibition that dives deep into the Biddle family's role in the Revolutionary War. | The family history spans all sides and aspects of the era — from a young captain dying in a ship explosion, to one brother exiled to Nova Scotia for his loyalties to the British, to newlyweds camping out…
(2026-03-27). Norway to add more than $11bn to defence budget over 10 years. aljazeera.com Norway, as well as other NATO countries, has been under pressure from the US to boost defence spending.
(2026-03-27). China's Neglected Agricultural Revolution. fairobserver.com Farming looks mighty easy when your plough is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field. — US President Dwight D. Eisenhower Agriculture has long been, and remains, central to Chinese civilization; it is as crucial to China's future as any other single factor. China possesses 9% of the world's arable land…
(2026-03-27). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today: Live Updates. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals have called upon the local residents to sight the Crescent, the New Moon, of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH today i.e. Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-27). Rubio sees G7 building 'coalition' against Iran strait control. newarab.com 
Rubio joined top diplomats from The top US diplomat voiced alarm that Iran would s…
(2026-03-26). Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 holds plenary in Hainan. ecns.cn BFA Annual Conference 2026 held a plenary on Thursday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
(2026-03-27). Easing Sanctions On Iranian Oil – A Pragmatic Move? ummid.com The decision last week by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea sparked immediate reactions.
(2026-03-27). No record of provincial consultation on Gul Plaza lease renewal. tribune.com.pk 
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has informed the judicial commission probing the Gul Plaza fire tragedy that no documentary evidence exists of consultation with the provincial govt regarding the renewal of the building's lease. | In a written reply submitted, the municipal commissioner stated that records were scrutinised through the Director Land to ascertain whether any such consultation had taken place. However, no written proof was found under Section 45(5) of the Sindh Local Government Ordinance, 1979. | The reply stated that the property was originally leased in 1936 by the then Karachi Munici…
(2026-03-27). 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.
(2026-03-27). US astronaut says illness that cut short space mission made him unable to talk. scmp.com The astronaut who prompted Nasa's first medical evacuation earlier this year said on Friday that doctors still do not know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station. | Four-time space flier Mike Fincke said he was eating dinner on January 7 after prepping for a spacewalk the next day when it happened. He could not talk and remembers no pain, but his anxious crewmates jumped into action after seeing him in distress and requested help from flight surgeons on the ground.
(2026-03-27). Spain to boost Algeria energy partnership as ties strengthen. newarab.com 
Beginning a two-day visit and with no end in sight to the Iran war, Spain and Algeria are connected…
(2026-03-27). US currency to bear Trump's signature in first for a sitting president. scmp.com The US Treasury Department plans to put US President Donald Trump's signature on all new US paper currency, the agency announced on Thursday. | The move would be a first for a sitting president, since traditionally, US paper currency carries the signatures of the Treasury secretary and the treasurer, not the president. | The news was first reported by Vanity Fair.
(2026-03-27). North Korea signs friendship treaty with Belarus, KCNA says. tribune.com.pk 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a summit in Pyongyang on Thursday, where the two leaders signed a friendship treaty, North Korea's state media KCNA reported. | The two countries signed agreements on cooperation in various sectors, including diplomacy, agriculture, education and public health, KCNA said. | At a banquet, Kim said Lukashenko's visit to Pyongyang, the first state visit by a Belarusian president since the two countries established diplomatic relations, was meaningful for upgrading bilateral relations between the two countries. | Read: Ukraine signs…
(2026-03-27). Palestinian Muslim women win suit against Portland police. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon On March 19, Serine Abuelhawa and Marjannah Hassan, leading Palestinian activists in Portland, won a lawsuit against the Portland police who had illegally forced them to remove their hijabs (religious head coverings) and then to pose for mug shots with them off. Male cops escort Serine Abuelhawa to . . . |
(2026-03-27). Rail services halted across Balochistan today. tribune.com.pk 
Railway authorities in Balochistan have announced a major disruption for passengers, suspending all train services in the province on Friday, March 27 (today) for urgent technical repairs and track maintenance. | According to railway officials, the decision was taken to prevent any major accident in the future. The suspension is purely precautionary and aims to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. | The Quetta-bound Jaffar Express from Peshawar will be stopped at Jacobabad and sent back, while the Jaffar Express scheduled to depart from Quetta to Peshawar tomorrow morning will not operate. This will affe…
(2026-03-27). Man who broke into Chinese Embassy in Japan handed over to police. ecns.cn A man who forcibly entered the Chinese Embassy in Japan earlier this week has been handed over to Japanese police, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-03-27). The silence of the cannon fodder as Stasi state takes shape. haaretz.com Why aren't Israelis rebelling? Because the majority is willing to accept a messianic and ultra-nationalist state, or doesn't care…
(2026-03-27). Trump extends Iran's deadline to open Hormuz; IRGC's sinister warning forces POTUS' change of plans. hindustantimes.com Trump has quietly pushed his Iran war deadline from March 21 to April 6, even as Tehran threatens to seize UAE and Bahraini coasts if the US invades. With Iran denying back‚Äëchannel pleas and America buying time on the ground, this video unpacks the dangerous countdown now underway.
(2026-03-27). Man kills wife, buries body in courtyard. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-27). Cuba denounces intensified U.S. blockade before Eurasian Economic Union. radiohc.cu The United States government has intensified its economic, commercial, and financial blockade policy against Cuba to the maximum, denounced Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga this Friday during his address to the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. | Before representatives of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and other delegations from observer countries, the island's Minister of Foreign Trade also described Washington's actions as an arbitrary strategy of domination and hegemony that seeks to stifle Cuban sovereignty through extreme coercive measures. | Pé…
(2026-03-27). Adnan, Ashraf, Azim, Fatema among JAM 2026 Toppers, check full list. ummid.com Syed Adnan Shafi, Afimol Ashraf, Ryan Azim Shaikh, Muskan Fatema, and Arisha Tauqeer are among the JAM 2026 toppers the list of which was released by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) Thursday.
(2026-03-27). Iran war risks, Southeast Asia's fuel crisis, Xinjiang's 'salmon': SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. What if US ground forces march into Iran? Chinese experts weigh the risks…
(2026-03-27). Identity In Wartime And The Mirage Of Normalcy. counterpunch.org 
I was born and raised by an Ashkenazi Jewish mother. She entered this world in Berlin, Germany, at the advent of the Nazi era, subsequent child of Der Kindertransport, and by a father who, in infancy, was abandoned, at the outset of the Great Depression on the doorsteps of a Baptist orphanage in rural Missouri,
(2026-03-27). Austria school headscarf ban sparks anger. geo.tv 
Hadiya, an 11-year-old student, attends a protest, organised by coalition of 20 civil society organisations in Austria, against the headscarf ban in schools, in Vienna, Austria, on February 13, 2026. — AFP VIENNA: A headscarf ban for girls under 14 in Austrian schools has…
(2026-03-27). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-27). CARTOONS: Donald Trump doing diplomacy —. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-27). What to Look for in a Quality Virtual Education Program. moguldom.com Many students are shifting from traditional schools to online learning platforms. The reason is obvious: online schools offer far greater convenience, with flexibility, various learning modes, and, most importantly, the ability to learn from the comfort of your home. When you finally decide to make a switch from your traditional school, you will notice there …
(2026-03-27). Even before its official opening, a West Philly grocery store with a brave new service model has been helping neighbors in need. whyy.org 
A sustainable grocery store founded by two University of Pennsylvania graduates is gearing up to open its doors this summer, helping Philadelphians navigate the new challenges facing those who receive federal nutrition assistance and promoting access to healthy, nutritious meals. |
(2026-03-27). Iran forbids sports teams from traveling to 'hostile' countries. newarab.com 
Iran has banned its The ban announced by Iran's Ministry of Sports in Tehran didn't mention the World Cup which starts 11 June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. | The ministry's statement singled out the Tractor game against
(2026-03-26). CIIE Stories | 'Golden gateway' to reap 'golden fruits'. ecns.cn Since China and Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations in 1992, the two countries have achieved remarkable results that have drawn global attention. Since its launch in 2018, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has opened a "golden gateway" for deeper economic and trade cooperation between the two nations, injecting strong momentum into building a new "Golden 30 Years" of bilateral ties.
(2026-03-27). Broad Front president affirms the Cuban people resist and want to live. radiohc.cu Despite the hardships imposed by the U.S. blockade, the Cuban people resist and want to live, said Fernando Pereira, president of Uruguay's Broad Front. | He made this statement in a radio interview about his visit to the island, leading a Broad Front delegation that participated in solidarity activities and met with President Miguel Díaz-Canel. | He said that due to the Washington embargo, intensified by an oil boycott, there are "children in Cuba who are not receiving surgery simply because there are no medical supplies," but "even so, it is a people who resist, who have the will to live and to fight." | "Faili…
(2026-03-27). UK police to reopen Andrew Tate rape probe. scmp.com A British police force said on Thursday it would reopen a probe into rape and sexual assault allegations made by women against self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate between 2014 and 2015. | It is the latest in a slew of investigations into Tate, a British-US citizen who promotes his divisive views to millions of followers on social media.
(2026-03-27). Henry Lee, forensic scientist who testified in the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 87. scmp.com Henry Lee, the famed forensic scientist who helped bring modern crime scene investigation into the public spotlight through his involvement in high-profile cases like the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has died. He was 87. | Lee "passed away peacefully" on Friday at his home in Henderson, Nevada, following a brief illness, according to a statement from his family and the University of New Haven, where he taught for more than 50 years.
(2026-03-27). Qalibaf Vs Hegseth goes viral: Iran mocks US War Secretary's '2KM missile range' confusion on X. hindustantimes.com Iran's latest missile salvo has spilled into a full-blown meme war after Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf mocked U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on social media, seizing on his past claim that Iranian missiles "could only range two kilometers." Turning the remark into a viral punchline, Tehran's officials and sympathizers have flooded platforms with jokes and memes touting Iran's long‚Äërange strikes as proof that Hegseth's line is outdated and absurd. Watch for more…
(2026-03-26). Hainan FTP draws more than 700 foreign firms 100 days after customs launch. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port has attracted more than 700 new foreign-funded firms in the 100 days since launching independent customs operations, underscoring a surge in overseas investment, according to media reports.
(2026-03-27). US can only confirm a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed. newarab.com 
The The status of around another third is less clear but
(2026-03-27). WTO meeting in Cameroon signals the rise of a 'world minus one' order. scmp.com In these turbulent times, focusing on the World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, is a bit like trying to focus on a picnic sitting alongside a bar brawl, or listening to a lesson in pruning bonsai while a lumberjack takes a chainsaw to a giant redwood. | But try we must. Even if the deliverables are meagre and may take years to materialise, the symbolism of Yaounde points to a possible future very different from today's chaotic hegemonic unilateralism —…
(2026-03-27). Notices issued on plea over KSDP 2020 implementation. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-27). Palestinian killed as Jewish settlers rampage through West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-03-27). Iran military may have received chipmaking support from China: US officials. geo.tv 
The representational image shows the troops of the IRGC. — AFP/FileUS officials say shipments began year ago and may still be ongoing.Says collaboration may include training on semiconductor technology.Allegations risk worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
(2026-03-27). France beat Brazil in friendly. tribune.com.pk 
France started their preparations for the World Cup in convincing fashion as Kylian Mbappe inspired them to a 2-1 friendly win over Brazil despite being reduced to 10 men early in the second half on Thursday. | Captain Mbappe, showing no sign of the knee problems that had troubled him in recent weeks, opened the scoring in the first half, while Hugo Ekitike found the net after Dayot Upamecano was sent off 10 minutes into the second half. | Gleison Bremer pulled one goal back for Brazil. | While the French defence, without the injured Jules Kounde and William Saliba, was shaky at times, their attacking fi…
(2026-03-27). March 28 "No Kings" protests: The fight against the war on Iran is at the center of the fight against Trump's dictatorship. wsws.org The war against Iran is being waged as a criminal conspiracy against the population of the United States and the entire world.
(2026-03-27). Lahore on high alert as PSL 11 kicks off. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities have put in place extensive and multi-layered security arrangements across Lahore as the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 gets under way, with the opening match scheduled at Gaddafi Stadium under heightened vigilance. | Officials said a comprehensive joint security plan has been finalised by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority and Lahore Police, covering key locations including the stadium, Allama Iqbal International Airport, team hotels and designated routes. | The opening fixture will feature Lahore Qalandars taking on Hyderabad Kings, as security across the city remains on high alert. | DIG Op…
(2026-03-27). What I saw in Cuba was resilience. nationofchange.org It was a country enduring a 66-year siege, and a people who, against all odds, continue to build, create, and care for one another.
(2026-03-27). Why Is NATO In Yugoslavia? First Step in NATO's Expansion, "Others Are Planned for the Near Future" globalresearch.ca Sean Gervasi had tremendous foresight. He understood NATO enlargement several years before it actually unfolded into a formidable military force.
(2026-03-27). How Democrats helped clear Trump's path back to power. nationofchange.org The Democratic Party has chosen again and again to abandon working people and cling to corporate power, militarism, and a feckless, out-of-touch leadership class, Norman Solomon of RootsAction says. And we're all paying the price.
(2026-03-27). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's second caption reads: | A field medical laboratory belonging to the 512th Field Hospital sits inside an old Soviet-era bunker as part of Exercise Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness (DEFENDER) 2025, Vepriai Rocket Base, Lithuania, May 12, 2025. Du…
(2026-03-27). Palestinian man shot dead, 14 wounded in West Bank settler raids as five new outposts established in one night. haaretz.com According to the NGO Kerem Navot, 'Establishing four outposts in Area A is unprecedented by any measure, and shows the extent to which the State of Israel has lost control not only over settlers in the West Bank, but also over the army, the police and other authorities'…
(2026-03-27). Doomsday Double Standard: U.S. Silent on Israel, Loud on Rivals. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff Silence in Congress: When Israel's Nuclear Arsenal Becomes an Unaskable Question At a moment when nuclear facilities are being openly discussed as military targets in the escalating confrontation between Joaquin Castro and the Trump administration's Middle East war posture, one exchange in Congress exposed just how rigid Washington's political boundaries remain when the …
(2026-03-27). Lebanon faces 'humanitarian catastrophe' under Israeli assault: UN. aljazeera.com Displaced Lebanese families 'living in constant fear' under Israeli bombardment, warns UN Refugee Agency official.
(2026-03-27). What Is Beijing Hiding Behind Its Denial of SMIC-Iran Ties? thinktank.pk The intensifying geopolitical storm surrounding the 2026 Iran war has pushed China into an increasingly uncomfortable spotlight. Allegations that China's leading semiconductor manufacturer—SMIC—secretly supplied chipmaking technology to Iran's military have triggered sharp global reactions. Yet Beijing has firmly denied such claims, framing them as misinformation and geopolitical manipulation. This denial is not merely a diplomatic …
(2026-03-27). Police Questioned Over Allegedly Soliciting Bribes from the Public. plusnews.ug People in Katakwi area have expressed alarm, accusing the police of reportedly collecting bribes from suspects, complainants on cases handled and police bond. This issue arose during a recent advocacy and capacity-building program in the three regions of Teso, Karamoja, and Busoga aimed at raising awareness among non-actors about corruption, which should worry all individuals …
(2026-03-27). China denies retaliating against Panama ships, accuses Washington of canal grab. scmp.com China denied on Friday that it had intensified inspections of Panama-flagged vessels in retaliation for Panama's decision to strip a Hong Kong-based conglomerate of port concessions at both ends of the Panama Canal, accusing Washington of seeking to seize control of the strategic waterway. | During the daily press briefing at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, spokesman Lin Jian charged that the US had made "repeated wrongful allegations" about the inspections that exposed…
(2026-03-27). China to establish nationwide long-term care insurance system. ecns.cn China on Wednesday issued a set of guidelines to accelerate the establishment of a nationwide long-term care insurance system, with the aim of addressing the basic care needs of people who have difficulty in taking care of themselves.
(2026-03-26). China welcomes U.S. firms to continue growing in its market: commerce minister. ecns.cn China welcomes companies from the United States to continue expanding their presence in the Chinese market and prosper together with China, according to Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao.
(2026-03-27). Hornets Win Fifth Straight Game on Their Way to the NBA Playoffs. radiohc.cu Havana, March 27 (RHC) — The Charlotte Hornets have won five straight games after dominating the New York Knicks and have secured their place in the play-in zone of the NBA's eastern conference, whose season is entering its final stage. | The Hornets secured a 114-103 victory on Thursday, led offensively by Kon Knveppel (26 points) and LaMelo Ball (22). This win brings their record to 39 wins and 34 losses, tying them with the Orlando Magic for eighth place in the standings. | The result ended the Magic's seven-game winning streak, leaving them in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 48-26 record.
(2026-03-27). Is Saudi Arabia's ambitious 'desert ski resort' dream over. newarab.com 
Two key contracts for the construction of Saudi Arabia's NEOM cancelled a contract with Italian company WeBuild to construct a $5 billion dam this week, which would have been a critical component of Trojena, while Malaysia-based Eversenda…
(2026-03-27). 'Burn the lawn': Israel pursues 'Rafah model' in southern Lebanon. responsiblestatecraft.org Israel's defense minister
(2026-03-27). A Year on from Myanmar's Earthquake. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Following the March 28, 2025 earthquake in Myanmar, people clear debris from damaged buildings in Naypyidaw, April 7, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo | On March 28, 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, killing thousands and devastating communities already affected by armed conflict, displacement, and economic collapse.The quake and its aftershock toppled buildings and collapsed roads and bridges across several of the country's states and regions. Essential services were brought to the "verge of collapse," according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Hu…
(2026-03-26). Inside 2026 ZGC Forum: A glimpse of intelligent future. ecns.cn From March 25 to 29, the Zhongguancun Forum 2026 is being held in Beijing, bringing together over 1,000 guests from more than 100 countries and regions to explore innovation and future development.
(2026-03-27). Staff at Sheffield Hallam University balloting again to strike over job losses and attack on pensions. wsws.org The UCU's refusal to coordinate strike action even across Sheffield's three ongoing HE disputes, well as its repeated suspension of strikes, are central to the impasse workers face, not just in that city but nationally.
(2026-03-27). Semar activa búsqueda de dos veleros con ayuda humanitaria desaparecidos en el Caribe rumbo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Personal de la Secretaría de Marina-Armada de Mexico (Semar) activó sus protocolos de búsqueda y rescate con el objetivo de localizar en el Caribe mexicano dos embarcaciones tipo velero con nueve tripulantes de diferentes nacionalidades, las cuales zarparon el pasado 20 de marzo de Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, con destino a La Habana, Cuba, transportando ayuda humanitaria, de las cuales no se tiene comunicación ni confirmación de su arribo.
(2026-03-27). Magalys Ramírez Placeres: Una artista del hilo y de la aguja. cubadebate.cu Maestra de varias generaciones, esta trinitaria defiende la maestría de un arte que empodera y entreteje el pasado y el futuro. Tiene la capacidad de hilvanar la historia de su vida casi como si tejiera uno de sus puntos preferidos, con paciencia infinita, con esa voz dulce que nunca sube de tono y la humildad de quien brilla sin hacer demasiado ruido.
(2026-03-27). Destacan en Cuba acciones en sectores económicos de relevancia. radiohc.cu 
Sectores eléctrico, industrial e hidráulico de Cuba abordan las dificultades de combustibles con medidas e iniciativas necesarias, indicaron oficialmente. | En el programa televisivo Mesa Redonda, directivos se refirieron a estos temas de vital importancia para la economía nacional. El asunto fue reseñado este viernes por el medio digital Cubadebate. | Señalaron que la actual situación del sistema electroenergético nacional responde a un escenario excepcionalmente complejo, marcado por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos y su impacto directo en el suministro de combustibles. | Ello lo explicó el vice…
(2026-03-27). Cuba acoge festival de academias para la enseñanza del ballet. radiohc.cu Estudiantes, profesores y expertos de varios países confluirán hoy en esta capital en el XXXI Festival Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet, dedicado al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro. | La inauguración de la cita, que se extenderá hasta el 4 de abril, contará con la presencia de delegaciones internacionales y representantes del ámbito cultural cubano, lo que reafirma la valía y reconocimiento del evento en Cuba y en el extranjero. | El encuentro, organizado por la Escuela Nacional de Ballet Fernando Alonso, que fungirá como sede principal, incluye clases magistrales, talleres y…
(2026-03-27). Semar activa búsqueda de dos veleros con ayuda humanitaria desaparecidos en el Caribe rumbo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Personal de la Secretaría de Marina-Armada de Mexico (Semar) activó sus protocolos de búsqueda y rescate con el objetivo de localizar en el Caribe mexicano dos embarcaciones tipo velero con nueve tripulantes de diferentes nacionalidades, las cuales zarparon el pasado 20 de marzo de Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, con destino a La Habana, Cuba, transportando ayuda humanitaria, de las cuales no se tiene comunicación ni confirmación de su arribo.
(2026-03-27). Destacan en Cuba acciones en sectores económicos de relevancia. radiohc.cu Sectores eléctrico, industrial e hidráulico de Cuba abordan las dificultades de combustibles con medidas e iniciativas necesarias, indicaron oficialmente. | En el programa televisivo Mesa Redonda, directivos se refirieron a estos temas de vital importancia para la economía nacional. El asunto fue reseñado este viernes por el medio digital Cubadebate. | Señalaron que la actual situación del sistema electroenergético nacional responde a un escenario excepcionalmente complejo, marcado por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos y su impacto directo en el suministro de combustibles. | Ello lo explicó el vice…
(2026-03-27). Magalys Ramírez Placeres: Una artista del hilo y de la aguja. cubadebate.cu Maestra de varias generaciones, esta trinitaria defiende la maestría de un arte que empodera y entreteje el pasado y el futuro. Tiene la capacidad de hilvanar la historia de su vida casi como si tejiera uno de sus puntos preferidos, con paciencia infinita, con esa voz dulce que nunca sube de tono y la humildad de quien brilla sin hacer demasiado ruido.
(2026-03-27). øHacia dónde llevarán los vientos a Cuba? strategic-culture.su A pesar de la resiliencia histórica de Cuba, ya hemos podido presenciar que, a largo plazo, los embargos y las sanciones logran minar la fuerza de voluntad de los líderes y de la población. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva pa…
(2026-03-27). Investigadora brasileña resalta solidaridad y resistencia de Cuba. radiohc.cu El impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba y la vigencia de la solidaridad internacional centran hoy análisis desde experiencias académicas y humanas dentro y fuera del país caribeño. | A partir de esa perspectiva, las vivencias acumuladas durante una convivencia directa en comunidades cubanas adquieren un valor singular para comprender la realidad del país caribeño más allá de los estereotipos. | De esa manera lo expresó en declaraciones exclusivas a Prensa Latina la investigadora brasileña Beatriz Gomes Cornachin, quien permaneció 10 meses en la oriental provinci…
(2026-03-27). Compañía Palabras al Viento lleva narración oral a comunidades holguineras. radiohc.cu El mayor compromiso de la Compañía Palabras al Viento es llevar la narración oral a las comunidades de la provincia de Holguín y crear, en medio de momentos difíciles, un espacio de alegría para niños, adolescentes y familias en el oriental territorio. Yoyi Sera, artista y directivo de la agrupación, explicó a la ACN que el grupo coordinó presentaciones en escuelas de la ciudad cabecera, colectivos de estudiantes de artes y barrios de difícil acceso, así como en la propia sede de Palabras al Viento, donde se dirigieron principalmente al público infantil mediante juegos recreativos y animaciones. "En las circunsta…
(2026-03-27). Entregan Premios Cubanos Tablas-Alarcos por el Día Mundial del Teatro. radiohc.cu En comenmoración al Día Mundial del Teatro, a celebrarse este viernes, fueron entregados los Premios que cada dos años convoca la Casa Editorial Tablas-Alarcos de Cuba, en las disciplinas de Dramaturgia, Investigación, Crítica y Gráfica. | La entrega tuvo lugar la víspera en la sala El Sótano, ubicada en la zona capitalina del Vedado, donde se reconoció la labor de quienes estimulan el quehacer escénico, informó la Casa Editorial en redes sociales. | El Premio Virgilio Piñera en Dramaturgia recayó en Ulises Cala por su obra Pieza inconclusa para pistola rosada, mientras que el galardón Dora Alonso en la misma cat…
(2026-03-27). Universidad de Holguín garantiza continuidad académica. radiohc.cu La Universidad de Holguín (UHo) garantiza la continuidad de los procesos académicos mediante un sistema de respaldo fotovoltaico que asegura la disponibilidad de los servicios digitales para la formación de pregrado, posgrado y la gestión administrativa. Dagoberto Mariño Blanco, director general de Información e Informatización de la casa de altos estudios, declaró a la ACN que esta inversión estratégica mantiene operativa la infraestructura tecnológica institucional frente a las contingencias actuales del servicio eléctrico en el país. | El equipamiento posee una capacidad de almacenamiento de 40 kilovatios (kW)…
(2026-03-27). Cuba denuncia intensificación máxima del bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu Estados Unidos ha intensificado al máximo su bloqueo económico contra Cuba, afirmó hoy en Kazajstán el ministro del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera de la nación caribeña, Oscar Pérez-Oliva. | ´El Gobierno de Estados Unidos, en su afán de dominio y hegemonía sobre nuestro país, ha recrudecido a niveles extremos su ilegal y arbitraria política de bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero ª, declaró el también viceprimer ministro durante una reunión ampliada del Consejo Intergubernamental Euroasiático, que se celebra en la ciudad kazaja de Shymkent. | En particular, Pérez-Oliva señaló que la m…
(2026-03-27). Compañía Palabras al Viento lleva narración oral a comunidades holguineras. radiohc.cu El mayor compromiso de la Compañía Palabras al Viento es llevar la narración oral a las comunidades de la provincia de Holguín y crear, en medio de momentos difíciles, un espacio de alegría para niños, adolescentes y familias en el oriental territorio. Yoyi Sera, artista y directivo de la agrupación, explicó a la ACN que el grupo coordinó presentaciones en escuelas de la ciudad cabecera, colectivos de estudiantes de artes y barrios de difícil acceso, así como en la propia sede de Palabras al Viento, donde se dirigieron principalmente al público infantil mediante juegos recreativos y animaciones. "En las circunsta…
(2026-03-27). øHacia dónde llevarán los vientos a Cuba? strategic-culture.su A pesar de la resiliencia histórica de Cuba, ya hemos podido presenciar que, a largo plazo, los embargos y las sanciones logran minar la fuerza de voluntad de los líderes y de la población. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva pa…
(2026-03-27). Díaz-Canel expresa preocupación por veleros que venían hacia Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó hoy su preocupación por las dos embarcaciones mexicanas que transportaban ayuda solidaria a la isla y sobre las que el país azteca activó un plan de búsqueda y rescate. | #Cuba como parte del Desde nuestro país hacemos todo lo posible en la búsqueda y salvamento de estos hermanos de lucha. | — Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB)
(2026-03-27). Cuba denuncia intensificación máxima del bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu Estados Unidos ha intensificado al máximo su bloqueo económico contra Cuba, afirmó hoy en Kazajstán el ministro del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera de la nación caribeña, Oscar Pérez-Oliva. | ´El Gobierno de Estados Unidos, en su afán de dominio y hegemonía sobre nuestro país, ha recrudecido a niveles extremos su ilegal y arbitraria política de bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero ª, declaró el también viceprimer ministro durante una reunión ampliada del Consejo Intergubernamental Euroasiático, que se celebra en la ciudad kazaja de Shymkent. | En particular, Pérez-Oliva señaló que la m…
(2026-03-27). Video: ReÃÅseaux Sociaux et Culture de la Paix : La ResponsabiliteÃÅ des Jeunes. worldbeyondwar.org Comment contribuer à la promotion d'une culture de paix en ligne en renforàßant la responsabilité et l'engagement des jeunes dans l'usage des réseaux sociaux? #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-27). Cuba Celebrates Securing a Spot in the Santo Domingo 2026 Football Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, March 27 (RHC) — Cuban football celebrates today the official qualification for the Central American and Caribbean Games of Santo Domingo 2026. | The sports publication Jit, from the Cuban Sports Institute, reported the news after competition authorities notified Jamaica of its withdrawal from the qualifying match scheduled to take place in Santiago de Cuba. | This decision awarded the victory to the Cubans, who thus qualified for the Central American and Caribbean Games as the second-ranked team from the Caribbean. | With Jamaica's withdrawal, the Cuban footballers secured their right to represent t…
(2026-03-27). Díaz-Canel expresa preocupación por veleros que venían hacia Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó hoy su preocupación por las dos embarcaciones mexicanas que transportaban ayuda solidaria a la isla y sobre las que el país azteca activó un plan de búsqueda y rescate. | #Cuba como parte del Desde nuestro país hacemos todo lo posible en la búsqueda y salvamento de estos hermanos de lucha. | — Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB)
(2026-03-27). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-27). Meet the children left without parents under El Salvador's emergency decree. aljazeera.com As El Salvador's state of emergency turns four years old, families warn of the toll of the mass arrests on children.
(2026-03-27). President Miguel Díaz-Canel: The failure to seize Cuba provokes the wrath of the United States. radiohc.cu In an interview with the Mexican newspaper La Jornada, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the greatest failure of the U.S. government in 67 years of revolution is its inability to seize the island. The president explained that this situation has provoked anger, manifesting itself in a tightened blockade since 2019, with more than 240 measures implemented during the first phase of the Trump administration. | Díaz-Canel denounced that Cuba's inclusion on the list of state sponsors of terrorism has cut off its funding channels, compounded by a recent executive order threatening tariffs on goods from count…