(2026-03-20). European powers prepare participation in war against Iran. wsws.org On Thursday, the heads of state and government of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and Japan issued a joint statement in which they pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
(2026-03-20). Thanks to the Iran hawks, nuclear nonproliferation is dead. strategic-culture.su By Anik JOSHI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Who now would negotiate away a nuclear weapons program? | The Iran hawks got the wa…
(2026-03-20). Eid Between Memory and Survival. progressive.org In years past, the sights, smells, and sounds of Eid preparations were enchanting. The genocide in Gaza changed all of that.
(2026-03-20). Australian mosque protesters heckle Albanese over Gaza stance. newarab.com 
Protesters heckled and booed Some in Australia's Muslim and Jewish communities are angry over a fine line walked by the centre-left government since the Gaza war began, expressing concern for Palestinians, repeatedl…
(2026-03-20). Inside Israel's psychological warfare campaign in Lebanon. mondoweiss.net 
Israel is waging a campaign of psychological warfare in Beirut by projecting godlike power from the skies, raining down bombs that mete out death and dropping leaflets vowing that Beirut and Gaza will share in the same fate.
(2026-03-20). Declaration from Senegal on aggression against Iran. workers.org 
Statement issued March 11, 2026, from the Union of African Workers-Senegal. Translation: John Catalinotto Following Venezuela and Cuba, it is now Iran's turn to suffer criminal attacks from U.S. imperialism and Israeli Zionism. The bombing of Iran and its people is being carried out under the same false pretext of . . . |
(2026-03-20). One day, three decisive defeats for Trump. workers.org 
The author is a Venezuelan consultant, international analyst, former Director of International Relations of the Presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and former Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Nicaragua. (sergioro07.blogspot.com) Translation by John Catalinotto Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein On March 8, the peoples of the world dealt . . . |
(2026-03-20). Three Possible Futures of the War on Iran: Stalemate, a Deal, or Regional Meltdown. moderndiplomacy.eu The war on Iran is now into its third week. The Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, and oil prices have moved above $100/brl following new Iranian attacks on UAE energy infrastructure. Over 20% of global oil and LNG transits Hormuz; Brent forecasts have been raised, and the IEA has already announced a record 400 …
(2026-03-20). WATCH: Fighting America's War. scheerpost.com Consortium News Guests: Senator David Shoebridge; Peter Cronau, journalist, former ABC producer, co-founder Declassified Australia. Interviewers: Cathy Vogan and Joe Lauria. Producer: Cathy Vogan. Time: 1 hr. 0 min. 29 s. While Australia has rejected Donald Trump's request to send a war ship to help open the Strait of Hormuz, last week Australian PM Anthony Albanese announced that one of the country's long-range surveillance planes, an …
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). Pentagon doing its best to hide destructions caused by Iran. ummid.com Iran's retaliatory attacks on the American bases and assets in the Middle East have inflicted huge material and human losses, but Pentagon is trying its best to hide.
(2026-03-20). Moscow calls for immediate end to hostilities amid U.S.-Israeli 'unprovoked aggression' on Iran. ecns.cn Moscow calls for an immediate end to the hostilities resulting from the "unprovoked aggression" by the United States and Israel against Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday in a statement regarding the unfolding situation in the Persian Gulf region.
(2026-03-20). Iran urges IAEA to condemn Israel's 'intentional' attack at Bushehr nuclear plant. ecns.cn Iran's envoy in Vienna has asked the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to condemn the Israeli attack at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), calling the attack "a very grave and serious situation."
(2026-03-20). Will Trump Break the Nuclear Taboo? scheerpost.com In addition to the widening of the war on Iran to the whole Middle East and beyond, this conflict risks deliberate use of nuclear weapons, write Peter Kuznick and Ivana Nikolic Hughes. By Peter Kuznick and Ivana Nikolic Hughes Common Dreams President Donald Trump has been on quite a roll. Since just the beginning of the year, he …
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). The Iran War: Don't Blame Israel, Blame the Empire and Its Demagogue. portside.org The Iran War: Don't Blame Israel, Blame the Empire and Its Demagogue |
(2026-03-20). Israel accusing Iran of lawbreaking is the height of hypocrisy. responsiblestatecraft.org In recent days, Israel and the United States have expressed outrage over the deliberate and indiscriminate targeting of civilians and civilian residences and infrastructure in Israel and the Gulf by Iranian forces. They have cited the illegality of such attacks, urged global condemnation, and
(2026-03-20). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.
(2026-03-20). Iran's 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' Models. ummid.com As US-Israel versus Iran conflict intensifies, Iran's decentralised 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' layered leadership models ensure military operations persist despite leadership losses.
(2026-03-20). Trump says he will not put troops in Iran. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he will not put troops in Iran as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is escalating.
(2026-03-20). Iran seeks guarantees, compensation to end war with US, Israel. ummid.com In a major rebuke to Donald Trump, Iran Thursday March 12, 2026 sought guarantees and compensation to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-20). Trump & Netanyahu need to agree on future of Judea and Samaria. onlineopinion.com.au It beggars belief that President Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can agree on prosecuting a war against Iran but have been unable to agree on the way forward to ending the Arab-Jewish conflict in Judea and Samaria (West Bank).
(2026-03-20). Amid claims he's dead, Netanyahu's 3rd video billed AI generated. ummid.com Amid the wild claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have been killed in an Iranian missile attack, his third video posted as a proof he is live has been billed as AI generated.
(2026-03-20). Ian Powell: Iran, US imperialism and the New Zealand lapdog. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Ian Powell When Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was assassinated in the opening stages of the US-Israeli war against Iran, I didn't mourn. Khamenei was not someone who deserved to be mourned notwithstanding my contempt for the increasing use of assassination by aggressor nations; in this case the United States and…
(2026-03-20). Trump's top official says Israel dragged US into war with Iran, quits. ummid.com In another setback for US President Donald J Trump, Joseph Kent, the head of the country's National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position over the US-Israel war against Iran.
(2026-03-20). South Korea's LNG Supply Resilience Amid Middle East Tensions. devdiscourse.com South Korean officials have downplayed concerns over LNG supply disruptions following recent Iranian attacks on Qatar's energy infrastructure. They cite the availability of alternative sources to mitigate the impact.
(2026-03-20). Grieving parents in Iran spend every night at the graves of their children, killed by U.S. strike. mronline.org As Ramadan comes to a close, families in Minab, Iran struggle to come to terms with the scale of death, one of the deadliest single attacks on children in memory.
(2026-03-20). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.
(2026-03-20). China's growing soft power: the rise of 'Chinamaxxing'. ecns.cn The "Global Soft Power Index 2026" recently released by the British consulting firm "Brand Finance" shows that China ranks second globally in the soft power index, scoring 73.5 out of 100. Moreover, China was the only nation among the top 10 to see its score increase, ranking first globally in multiple indicators. According to the report, the United States records the steepest overall decline among all nation brands ranked. "America First" has sparked strong dissatisfaction within the international community, contributing to an 11-place drop for the United States in the key metric of "reputation." In contrast, Ch…
(2026-03-20). DPRK: Workers' Party of Korea holds Ninth Congress. workers.org The Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) convened its Ninth Party Congress on Feb. 19 in Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Over the next week, the 5,000 delegates to the Congress reviewed the work of the WPK from the preceding five years and discussed plans . . . |
(2026-03-20). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.
(2026-03-20). 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).
(2026-03-20). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…
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(2026-03-20). Long-awaited justice brings joy as uMzimkhulu communities reclaim land. sanews.gov.za Long-awaited justice brings joy as uMzimkhulu communities reclaim land | Communities in uMzimkhulu have welcomed what they described as a long-awaited moment of justice and restoration, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially handed over title deeds to land claim beneficiaries on Friday. | The handover, which forms part of government's Land Restitution Programme under the Restitution of Land Rights Act, restores more than 17 000 hectares of land to four claimant groups ⚪ the Ngunjini, Ndzimankulu/Vierkant and St Paul communities, as well as the Lawrence family. | For many beneficiaries, the ceremony marked the e…
(2026-03-20). Volatility in Global Markets: Dollar Weakens Amid Bond Pressure. devdiscourse.com The dollar is poised for a weekly decline as global central bankers express concerns about inflation risks fueled by escalating Middle Eastern tensions. This comes as a turbulent week of monetary policy decisions across key global economies sets a precedent for tightened policies.
(2026-03-20). Mashatile joins growing Alex 10k race. sanews.gov.za Mashatile joins growing Alex 10k race | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Saturday participate in the Alex 10K race in Alexandra township, Gauteng. | The Alex 10K race entered its second year in 2025, following Adreach Group's three-year partnership with Run Alex Athletics Club. This collaboration is aimed not only to revive road running events in Alexandra but to promote local tourism under the theme: 'Explore Alex on Foot'. | "The purpose for the race is to fund grassroots operations for the Run Alex Athletics Club and support the Read Alex Project, a Saturday programme aimed at improving literacy and ed…
(2026-03-20). UN chief urges U.S., Israel to end war, warns of global consequences. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged the United States and Israel to end the war, and pressed for diplomacy to replace military action.
(2026-03-20). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.
(2026-03-20). SPL 25/26 MW26: Al-Nassr, Toney remain on top; Joao Felix shines with brace. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team whereas Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney remain the top goal scorer in the SPL 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 26 ending Sunday March 15, 2026.
(2026-03-20). 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?
(2026-03-20). American Jewish Organizations Are Making a Dangerous Mistake. portside.org American Jewish Organizations Are Making a Dangerous Mistake |
(2026-03-20). The cost of loyalty: Australia's silence in America's war. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-20). Fiji set to host Israel and UAE embassies in Suva to boost ties with Middle East. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific High-ranking Fiji government ministers have formally approved plans for the establishment of resident embassies for Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Suva. The Fiji government has announced a double diplomatic expansion in a post-cabinet meeting statement on Wednesday. Fiji and Israel established diplomatic relations in 1970. The government said Israel's embassy…
(2026-03-20). Do we live in Bizarro World now? onlineopinion.com.au In the comic book Bizarro World, all the traditional virtues and verities are turned on their head: good is bad, lies are truth, and villains are heroes. Moreover, this inverted reality is accepted as the norm.
(2026-03-20). China-Vietnam military ties to be bolstered. ecns.cn As the 10th border defense friendship exchange between China and Vietnam was held this week, the two nations' defense chiefs pledged to further enhance cooperation in multiple fields.
(2026-03-20). Monetary policy on easing track amid oil price shock. ecns.cn China's monetary policy is set to remain on an easing path to support growth and domestic demand as the United States Federal Reserve held rates steady amid rising oil prices driven by geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, officials and analysts said.
(2026-03-20). Global trade growth to slow in 2026 with further pressure from Middle East conflict: WTO. ecns.cn The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday that global trade growth is set to slow in 2026 after a stronger-than-expected performance in 2025, warning that the ongoing Middle East conflict could add further pressure on global trade.
(2026-03-20). In Pictures: 1,300-yr-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah. ummid.com Over 1,300 years-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Historic Jeddah stands as one of the city's oldest archaeological landmarks.
(2026-03-20). Amazon Prime Video Unveils 'Naagzilla': A Fantasy Adventure with Kartik Aaryan. devdiscourse.com Amazon Prime Video has taken the wraps off its latest fantasy creation, 'Naagzilla: Naag Lok Ka Pehla Kaand', headlined by Kartik Aaryan. This revelation came during the 'It Starts Here' event in Mumbai, underscoring the streaming giant's commitment to expanding its theatrical ventures in 2026.
(2026-03-20). SA transitions from exporting raw materials to building industries. sanews.gov.za SA transitions from exporting raw materials to building industries | The government has introduced measures aimed at shifting decisively from the export of raw minerals towards the development of competitive local industries. ⚪ "Government remains committed to ensuring that South Africa builds diversified mineral value chains that create sustainable jobs, expand industrial capacity and broaden economic ownership, particularly among the youth of our country," Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Thursday. ⚪ He was responding to Oral Questions in the National Assembly as part of Parliament's oversight and acc…
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.
(2026-03-20). Cancelled before the finale: Streaming giants betray with broken promises. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-20). 'Not Another Penny for Another Endless War,' Ilhan Omar Says as Trump Seeks $200 Billion. scheerpost.com Jessica Corbett Common Dreams As US President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed reporting that he's seeking $200 billion more from Congress to continue waging his unpopular war of choice on Iran, Rep. Ilhan Omar was among those forcefully pushing back. "We're told there's no money for universal healthcare or to end hunger in this country. But somehow $200 billion more for war will likely move …
(2026-03-20). Warwick Powell: Hong Kong remains a key hub linking China and the world. ecns.cn During this year's Two Sessions, both the Government Work Report and the draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan reaffirm clear directions for Hong Kong and Macao.
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). EU leaders vow vigilance against migratory flows, call for Mideast de-escalation. ecns.cn European Union (EU) leaders on Thursday pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from the Middle East conflicts that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the conflicts pose growing risks to Europe.
(2026-03-20). China updates regulations on registration of overseas manufacturers exporting food to China. ecns.cn China will implement new regulations on the registration of overseas manufacturers exporting food to China, starting from June this year, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) has announced.
(2026-03-20). Runaway Couple Seeks Supreme Court Protection Amid High Court Jurisdiction Controversy. devdiscourse.com A dramatic situation unfolded at the Supreme Court as a runaway couple sought protection from familial harm.
(2026-03-20). China's solar systems aid boosts Cuban health centers. mronline.org 
The Cuban Government, with China's support, is rapidly deploying 5,000 solar systems, focused on hospitals, polyclinics and maternal homes, as well as water pumping stations and telecommunications nodes, to combat a severe energy crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.
(2026-03-20). SA engages South Sudan on the latest political developments. sanews.gov.za SA engages South Sudan on the latest political developments | President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a bilateral engagement with the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, at his official residence in Pretoria, Mahlamba Ndlopfu, on the occasion of a Working Visit to South Africa. | "The Working Visit provides an opportune moment for the two Heads of State to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on the latest political developments in South Sudan, particularly the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS),"
(2026-03-20). CARTOONS: Mark David is filling up with gas. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-20). Sber Outlines India Development Plans. infobrics.org An interview on AI deployment, national currency payments, and cross-border workforce initiatives shaping Russia—India cooperation…
(2026-03-20). Netflix Live Streams: BTS Concert Set to Revolutionize Global Events. devdiscourse.com Netflix is preparing to embark on its most significant live streaming venture, as it sets to air a BTS comeback concert live from Seoul. This marks Netflix's first global broadcast of a music concert, slated to reach 190 countries, coinciding with the release of BTS's new album.
(2026-03-20). No time for losers: Why the war meant to save Israel may destroy it. strategic-culture.su By Ramzy BAROUD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | When Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu launched their military aggression again…
(2026-03-20). Ask a Climate Therapist: How can I balance my travel itch with guilt about emissions? grist.org 
Dear Leslie, | Almost all of the money I save goes toward travel — meeting friends abroad, visiting relatives, or checking national and international parks off my bucket list. I try to be as sustainable in my personal life as possible, but I love traveling, despite knowing that travel is where some of our greatest carbon emissions come from. Every time I fly now, I feel this guilt and fear, and it's sometimes hard to balance it with my excitement. How would you recommend proceeding when some of the decisions we make in our personal lives are at odds with our beliefs and goals? | — Wondering Wander…
(2026-03-20). Foreign leaders announce to attend Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 will be held from March 24 to 27 in south China's Hainan Province, with several foreign leaders scheduled to attend, the organizers said on Thursday.
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). Artemis II Moon Rocket cleared for April 2026 launch. ummid.com The Amercian space agency, NASA, has cleared Artemis II Moon Rocket for a launch in April 2026 with four astronauts onboard.
(2026-03-20). India's five key states to elect new assemblies in April 2026. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday March 15, 2026 announced the election schedule of India's five key states namely — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.
(2026-03-20). Why Is China Keeping a Low Profile on the Iran War? moderndiplomacy.eu The Iran war has been going on for nearly three weeks, and one question that keeps coming up is, "Why isn't China actively stepping in to mediate this conflict, which is harmful to the global economy—and to its own interests as well?" The answer is very simple: China's losses are smaller than those of the …
(2026-03-20). China approves Meishan as national historical and cultural city. ecns.cn China's State Council has approved Meishan city, located in the southwestern Sichuan province, as a national historical and cultural city, according to a notice on the website of the Chinese government released on Thursday.
(2026-03-20). CBSE teachers involved in 10th, 12th paper evaluation warned. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers involved in evaluation of classes 10th and 12th papers (Academic Year 2026) from sharing misleading information on social media.
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease Iran war impact. newarab.com 
European Union leaders called on Thursday for temporary measures to mitigate the impact of a surge in Europe's heavy reliance on energy imports has left it exposed to spiralling prices since the
(2026-03-20). U.S. losing ground in Iran war on multiple fronts. ecns.cn The United States leadership has repeatedly declared victory in the war against Iran.
(2026-03-20). Morale dips among U.S. troops as conflict with Iran escalates. ecns.cn U.S. troop morale is showing signs of strain as tensions with Iran escalate, underscored by a fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford that prompted a temporary port stop, according to media reports.
(2026-03-20). U.S. states contest Environmental Protection Agency's rollback of greenhouse gas endangerment finding. ecns.cn A coalition of more than 20 U.S. states, along with 10 dozen cities and counties, filed a legal challenge Thursday against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), contesting the agency's rescission of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, the legal cornerstone of federal climate regulation under the Clean Air Act.
(2026-03-20). Disclosed files show the Dalai Lama a political tool. ecns.cn For decades, the exiled Dalai Lama has been regarded by some people as a spiritual icon. Yet growing evidences, ranging from high-level criminal investigations tohis own public behavior, is beginning to dismantle this "holy" image.
(2026-03-20). UN Commission on Status of Women concludes session on further advancing women rights. ecns.cn The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) concluded its 70th session on Thursday, pledging a shared resolve to further advance women's rights.
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). China's loan prime rates remain unchanged. ecns.cn China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, came in at 3 percent Friday, unchanged from the previous month.
(2026-03-20). Challenges and Possibilities of the Emerging New World Order. infobrics.org I want to talk a little about elements of the political economy of the Global South, trying to prioritize what I identify as challenges, but also the possibilities of the emergence of a new global order…
(2026-03-20). Marxism can still change the world. mronline.org 
I have spent my life interpreting capitalism in order to build an alternative.
(2026-03-20). SDPI Women's Wing Demands Apology Over Derogatory Remarks by AIADMK Leaders. devdiscourse.com On Friday, the Women's Wing of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) forcefully denounced senior AIADMK leaders, C Ve Shanmugam and Dindigul C Sreenivasan, for making derogatory remarks about women.
(2026-03-20). Over 200 Han Dynasty relics on display in Hong Kong to feast eyes of locals, tourists. ecns.cn Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and spiking oil prices are reshaping global capital flows, prompting investors to reassess their exposure to risk, an Istanbul-based economic analyst has said.
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). Iran war revives pandemic-era shocks — and may go further. scmp.com By the time this column appears, the world will feel very different from when my previous column appeared earlier this month. In just days, a conflict that some in Washington seemed to believe would quickly topple Iran's leadership has instead become a potentially long and uncertain war, with little clarity on how or when it will end. | The front lines will have shifted, more oil tankers will have been stuck at sea and more flights cancelled, and there will almost certainly have been further…
(2026-03-20). China reports major discoveries of rare earth, other critical minerals. ecns.cn China has announced new discoveries of rare earth elements and other critical minerals in Sichuan and Gansu provinces, the Ministry of Natural Resources said, adding to the country's strategic resource base.
(2026-03-20). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.
(2026-03-20). Blues singer John Hammond dead at 83. wsws.org While widely known and respected among musicians, Hammond purposefully avoided the trappings of celebrity bestowed upon "big name" artists.
(2026-03-20). Cybersecurity in BRICS Countries: How Digital Transformation Drives Growth and Creates New Risks. infobrics.org Digital transformation is becoming a new source of risk for economic growth and even national sovereignty in BRICS countries. Cybersecurity itself is likely to become one of the key topics of discussion at the summit in India in 2026…
(2026-03-20). Romantic group wedding held on 12th Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan. ecns.cn On March 18, the Shuangliu Yangtze River Bridge, built by Hubei Transportation Investment Group, became a wedding hall in the open air in Central China's Hubei.
(2026-03-20). The Trump Administration Just Won a Terrifying Victory Over Protesters. portside.org The Trump Administration Just Won a Terrifying Victory Over Protesters |
(2026-03-20). If surviving Trump meeting was goal, Takaichi leaves DC a winner. responsiblestatecraft.org Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump began with a warm embrace and opening remarks that established a favorable mood.Takaichi declared that "Donald" is the only person who can achieve peace and prosperity throughout the world, and that she intends to reach out to other countries to support his efforts. Trump congratulated Takaichi for her historic electoral victory, called her a "powerful woman," and thanked her for all she has done. But despite the positive atmosphere, this summit revealed the risks of Japan's policy of clinging to the United States while allowing i…
(2026-03-20). Nearly 100 people evacuated after house fire in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A fire erupted in a tin-sheeted house near Lo Wai, Tsuen Wan District, Hong Kong, on Thursday night, with the alarm level raised to No. 3, local media reported.
(2026-03-20). Special-Interest Super PACs Underperform in Illinois. portside.org Special-Interest Super PACs Underperform in Illinois |
(2026-03-20). EU leaders clash with Hungary's Orban for blocking Ukraine loan. scmp.com European Union leaders failed to convince Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday to lift his blockade on a €90 billion (US$103 billion) EU loan to help Ukraine keep up its fight against Russia's invasion. | After a summit in Brussels, several leaders voiced deep frustration with Orban, who has cited a dispute over a war-damaged pipeline to justify blocking the implementation of the loan agreed back in December.
(2026-03-20). Canada-India Relations: Examining Transnational Repressions. devdiscourse.com The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Commissioner, Mike Duheme, has declared that there are no longer any clandestine activities or transnational repressions in Canada connected to the Indian government. Discussing the subject with CTV News, Duheme emphasized that current investigations do not reveal any links to foreign entities.
(2026-03-20). Trump's $200 billion Iran spending request reveals scale of US war plans. wsws.org The Washington Post reported Wednesday that the Trump administration is seeking more than $200 billion to fund the war against Iran.
(2026-03-20). Limpopo police refute social media claims. sanews.gov.za Limpopo police refute social media claims | The Limpopo Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has noted with concern the circulation of unverified and misleading information on social media platforms on alleged criminal activities involving a "crying doll" used to lure community members out of their homes. ⚪ According to circulating claims, the alleged incidents involve a doll that cries or screams like a baby during the early hours of the morning, prompting residents to go outside, where they are then reportedly mugged. ⚪ Hadebe has categorically refuted these claims, saying that no such i…
(2026-03-20). Between the IMF's Hammer and the EU's Green Wall: The Neocolonial Scandal Behind Africa's Poverty. moderndiplomacy.eu Since the debt crisis hit developing countries in the 1980s, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have introduced structural adjustment programs in more than 40 Sub-Saharan African countries as a prerequisite for obtaining loans (Weider, 2024). These programs required recipient countries to liberalize trade, privatize state-owned enterprises, and cut subsidies and social spending …
(2026-03-20). New Zealand police given power to "move on" homeless people. wsws.org The criminalisation of homeless people must serve as a warning to the entire working class of the repressive measures that will be used against any opposition to austerity and social inequality.
(2026-03-20). Quitting ChatGPT changes nothing: You from techno-fascism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-20). President to hand over title deeds in KwaZulu-Natal. sanews.gov.za President to hand over title deeds in KwaZulu-Natal | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to preside over a significant land restitution milestone today as government hands over title deeds to communities in uMzimkhulu in KwaZulu-Natal. | The ceremony, to be held at the Esayidi Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College uMzimkhulu Campus, will see more than 17 000 hectares of land restored to four claimant groups ⚪ the St Paul, Ngunjini, Ndzimankulu/Vierkant communities, and the Lawrence family. | The handover forms part of government's ongoing land restitution programme under the Restitution o…
(2026-03-20). Netanyahu says 'we are winning' and Iran is being 'decimated'. newarab.com 
(2026-03-20). Zelensky versus the EU: Will Ukraine ever get in? responsiblestatecraft.org Ukraine's drive to join the European Union is facing increasing frustration. The obstacles are no longer coming from Russia, which has dropped its objection to Ukraine joining the EU: a key concession that grants a core demand of the Maidan protests of 2014. The frustration emerges because the EU cannot dramatically relax its rules of accession to satisfy Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has
(2026-03-20). Failing To Destroy Hezbollah, Israel Seeks To Spark A Lebanese Civil War. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh for MintPress News urprised by the intensity of Hezbollah's retaliatory attacks against it, Israel appears to be pivoting to sow internal chaos within Lebanon's borders in a bid to trigger a catastrophic civil war. An attempted coup against the Lebanese military's leadership may be the catalyst. At the beginning of May, the extent …
(2026-03-20). A week after ICE raid in South Burlington, Vermont, 1 detainee free, 2 remain in custody. wsws.org An ICE raid in South Burlington, Vermont resulted in a chaotic nine-hour standoff, the discharge of a federal agent's weapon and the detention of three individuals who were not the primary targets of the investigation.
(2026-03-20). Blaze Erupts in Bhubaneswar Market Complex: Swift Action Averts Disaster. devdiscourse.com A fire broke out in Bhubaneswar's CRP Square market complex on Friday morning, according to officials. A trader first discovered the fire upon noticing smoke in his shop around 10 am, prompting an immediate response from the local fire department.
(2026-03-20). Artificial Intelligence, Social Responsibility, and the Future of the Judiciary. moderndiplomacy.eu Honourable Justices, Excellencies, colleagues and friends, It is a privilege to address you today within the framework of this important initiative organized by the Global Academy for Future Governance. I would like to thank the organizers of this Global Advisory platform (along with Modern Diplomacy media platform) for bringing together distinguished participants from government, academia, …
(2026-03-20). ASEAN's Geoeconomic Turn is Real- But Its Institutions are still too Weak. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Armando Gomes and Dr. Atin Prabandari* The World Forces ASEAN to Think Geoeconomically In early March 2026, it was time for ASEAN to wake up to the reality that wars in distant lands could no longer be left entirely to diplomats. As the conflict in the Middle East continued unabated, ASEAN Foreign Ministers (FMs) …
(2026-03-20). Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.8898 against USD Friday. ecns.cn The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 77 pips to 6.8898 against the U.S. dollar Friday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
(2026-03-20). Pentagon seeks huge funding for war with Iran: Hegseth. ecns.cn U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Thursday that the Pentagon would ask Congress for more money to wage war in Iran.
(2026-03-20). Most Impeachable Person in U.S. History. progressivehub.net PROGRESSIVE HUB TEAM…
(2026-03-20). Human Rights Month: South Africa honours its legacy of courage. sanews.gov.za Human Rights Month: South Africa honours its legacy of courage | South Africans at large will commemorate Human Rights Day on Saturday, 21 March, under the theme: 'A Legacy of Courage: Protecting Rights, Preserving Humanity'. | Observed annually on 21 March since the advent of democracy, Human Rights Day marks South Africa's progressive trajectory toward an equal, free, and open democratic society. | The day serves as a reminder of the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, where 69 people were killed by police during a peaceful protest against apartheid "pass laws". 21 March is a call for South Africans to reflect on the s…
(2026-03-20). Against the censorship of left-wing bookshops in Germany! Defend freedom of culture and expression! wsws.org Mehring Verlag strongly condemns the government's recent censorship of left-wing bookshops in Germany.
(2026-03-20). Searching for Solace in a Nuclearized World. scheerpost.com The Nightmare of Fukushima 15 Years Later By Joshua Frank Nine countries now possess nuclear weapons and we have just seen the start of a new war in the Middle East over one more nation supposedly trying to acquire them. While we consider the dangers of such weapons and their capacity to cause massive destruction, we …
(2026-03-20). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.
(2026-03-20). India: A Beacon of Stability Amid Global Turmoil. devdiscourse.com In a world gripped by conflict and instability, India's steadfast progress and spiritual grounding stand out, according to Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy. On Friday, Reddy marked the Ugadi festival with a visit to Tirumala, where he received blessings from Lord Venkateswara Swamy.
(2026-03-20). As Trump demands $200 billion for Iran, USPS announces it will run out of money next year. wsws.org Postmaster General David Steiner warned USPS will run out of cash by February, and both parties agreed on the need for the deepest cuts in the agency's history.
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). Santner Leads New Zealand in Decisive T20 Clash Against South Africa. devdiscourse.com In a thrilling contest at Eden Park, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to field first in the third T20 International against South Africa. The five-match series currently hangs in balance at 1-1, setting the stage for a crucial encounter on Friday.
(2026-03-20). TNPA appoints FFS Tank Terminals to refurbish Port of Cape Town. sanews.gov.za TNPA appoints FFS Tank Terminals to refurbish Port of Cape Town | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed FFS Tank Terminals as the preferred bidder to refurbish and operate a liquid bulk terminal for a 25-year concession period at the Port of Cape Town. ⚪ The terminal, specialising in edible oils and compatible cargo, is a brownfield development covering approximately 6,289 m ≤ within the Liquid Bulk Precinct, boasting a projected investment value of R102 million – including capital and maintenance costs. ⚪ FFS Tank Terminals will finance, construct, operate and maintain the liquid bulk term…
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). AUKUS ties nuclear anchor around neck. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-20). China to leverage Sino-U.S. economic consultation mechanism to enhance communication. ecns.cn China and the United States have agreed to continue making good use of their economic and trade consultation mechanism to strengthen dialogue and communication, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-03-20). Tunisian anti-racism activist sentenced to eight years in prison. newarab.com 
Tunisian anti-racism activist The 66-year-old had been at the forefront of defending Mosbah, the head of the Mnemty…
(2026-03-20). 25,000 Kaiser healthcare workers carry out one-day strike in defense of mental healthcare. wsws.org The well-attended picket lines gave showed healthcare workers are determined to fight against ongoing attacks on their working conditions and living standards. But the role of the union bureaucracy has been to undermine this growing movement, isolating different sections of the workforce from each other.
(2026-03-20). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.
(2026-03-20). The death blow for Europe: War in Iran and expensive energy. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-20). "We cannot eat grenades once the grains no longer grow:" European peace movements organize against militarization. peoplesdispatch.org
(2026-03-20). Guillaume Postel: o primeiro sionista cristà£o da História? strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-20). Anti-Semitism? Trump's director of counterterrorism resigns, cites 'powerful' Israeli lobby. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-20). Silence between two fires: The psychological reality inside Iran. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-20). India: When the Field Became an Identity. True Farming, True Freedom. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2026-03-20). DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces including UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain amid Iran war. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-20). Cuba actualiza sus estrategias para defender el curso escolar ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo. cubadebate.cu "La educación es y seguirá siendo prioridad en cualquier circunstancia", recordó este jueves en la Mesa Redonda la ministra de Educación, Naima Trujillo Barreto, citando las palabras del presidente cubano, y añadió: "Ciertamente, la complejidad de las circunstancias está totalmente conectada con el esfuerzo extraordinario que también ha sido necesario hacer".
(2026-03-20). China perfila su futuro y refuerza su respaldo a Cuba frente a la presión de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Con una planificación estratégica sostenida, una apuesta decidida por la innovación y un enfoque centrado en el bienestar de su población, China se proyecta como un referente de desarrollo en el escenario internacional. Así se proyectó el país asiático en las "Dos Sesiones", cónclaves de los órganos legislativo y político.
(2026-03-20). Lula critica la guerra contra Irán y líderes que actúan como "dueños del mundo" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, lanzó duras críticas contra políticas expansionistas que amenazan la soberanía de otros países. En su discurso de apertura de la 17. ™ Caravana Federativa, el líder brasileño se mostró indignado por el comportamiento de ciertos mandatarios que actúan como "dueños del mundo".
(2026-03-20). Constató Consejo de Estado implementación del Programa Económico y Social del Gobierno para el año 2026. cubadebate.cu Aprueban pautas generales para el desarrollo del movimiento popular-participativo Mi Barrio por La Patria, el cual tiene como objetivo promover un conjunto de acciones en la comunidad y en el barrio en función de las prioridades del país, frente al recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos.
(2026-03-20). 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.
(2026-03-20). Paura per la Terza Guerra Mondiale ma pochi consensi alla corsa al riarmo. strategic-culture.su Sergio CARARO | Segue nostro La popolazione dell'UE contro la guerra. La persistenza e la consistenza della quota di popolazione contraria nonostante tutto al riarmo e al militarismo, rappresenta una base sociale per opporsi a questo piano inclinato verso la guerra | Sono assai interessanti e rivelatori i risultati di un sondaggio condotto da Politico negli Stati Uniti, in Francia, Germania, Gran Bretagna, Canada su 10.289 persone e pres…
(2026-03-19). Iran War Failures Expose Political Pretenders How The Israeli Government Controls US Policy. 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 (3/19/26). 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
(2026-03-19). WSWS Perspectives and Statements on Iran war published in Farsi. wsws.org More than a dozen critical statements, Perspectives, and World Socialist Web Site articles on the criminal US-Israeli war on Iran war and how to stop it are now available in Farsi, the mother-tongue of approximately two-thirds of the Iranian people.
(2026-03-19). 'A.I. Is African Intelligence': Workers Who Train A.I. Fight Back. popularresistance.org Every day, Michael Geoffrey Asia spent eight consecutive hours at his laptop in Kenya staring at porn, annotating what was happening in every frame for an AI data labeling company. When he was done with his shift, he started his second job as the human labor behind AI sex bots, sexting with real lonely people he suspected were in the United States. His boss was an algorithm that told him to flit in and out of different personas. | "It required a lot of creativity and fast thinking. Because if I'm talking to a man, I'm supposed to act like a woman. If I'm talking to a woman, I need to act like a man.
(2026-03-19). Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks on 'situational pause' amid Iran war. scmp.com Peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine on ending the Ukraine war, the deadliest European conflict since World War II, were on a "situational pause", the Kremlin said on Thursday. | Moscow's statement followed a report by Russia's Izvestia newspaper that the Iran war had temporarily ‚Äåhalted negotiations between ‚Å Moscow, ‚Å Washington and Kyiv. | Kremlin ‚Äåspokesman Dmitry Peskov said ‚ÄåRussia hoped ‚Äåthe ‚Äåpause would end and ‚Å another round of ‚Å negotiat…
(2026-03-19). Why The Iran War Matters For African Sovereignty And Stability. popularresistance.org The war on Iran by Israel and the United States has continued to unfold through attacks and bombings of a country that was already engaged in negotiations. While the conflict is centered in West Asia, its political and economic implications have now extended beyond the region. | However, beyond these immediate economic effects, such as the surge in oil prices, the war raises important questions for Africa, a continent that has historically been at the mercy of imperialism, about the fragility of sovereignty in a world where powerful states can impose sanctions, initiate military confrontations, and reshape geopol…
(2026-03-19). How Iran And China Shaped The War Chessboard. popularresistance.org China is officially responding on two parallel tracks to the Epstein Syndicate — or US-Israeli — war on Iran via a diplomatic spokesman and a military spokesman. | Translation: China sees the war both as an extreme political/diplomatic tension and a military threat. | China's military spokesman, a People's Liberation Army (PLA) colonel, speaks with metaphors. It was he who said explicitly that the US is "addicted to war", with only 250 years of History and only 16 years of peace. | He clearly positions the US as a global threat. And clearly, also as a moral (italics mine) threat.
(2026-03-19). Japan Should Not Violate Laws for the United States. davidswanson.org As Ms. Takaichi, the Prime Minister of Japan, meets with the U.S. President on this anniversary of the attack on Iraq with the attack on Iran underway, she should agree to nothing that violates 1. The peace Constitution of Japan, imposed on Japan by the United States. Article 9 of Japan's constitution states: "Aspiring sincerely to …
(2026-03-19). US-Israel War Against Iran Requires a War Crimes Commission. globalresearch.ca Almost one year after the 2024 election on a peace platform, the Trump Administration backed itself into an alarming militaristic US-Israeli tag team that is not what the American public voted for. | Almost immediately, the newly elected "Peace President" who …
(2026-03-19). Leeds University shows its Zionist underbelly. thecanary.co 
On 17 March 2026, students gathered outside Leeds University to protest their institution's continued affiliation with the forces waging genocide in Gaza and the West Bank. Stationed in front of the student union, they basked in the spring sunshine, determined to make their voices heard. A beautiful day to be in Leeds! As I […] | By
(2026-03-19). Activists plan 'largest flotilla yet' to break Israel's siege of Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz By Joshua Carroll A global coalition of activists is preparing to launch the largest ever flotilla of aid ships aimed at breaking Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), made up of civil society and grassroots groups from South Africa, Spain, Ireland, Türkiye, Norway, Brazil, France — and Aotearoa New Zealand —…
(2026-03-19). Australian mosque protesters heckle PM Albanese over Israel stance. al-monitor.com SYDNEY, March 20 (Reuters) – Protesters heckled and booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday during a visit to Australia's largest mosque for Eid al-Fitr prayers, voicing anger over his stance on ally Israel's offensive in Gaza.Some in Australia's Muslim and Jewish communities are angry over a fine line walked by the centre-left government since the Gaza war began, expressing concern for Palestinians, repeatedly urging a ceasefire, and backing Israel's right to self-defence.
(2026-03-19). Aid Restrictions Again Cause Food Shortages in Gaza Amid US-Israeli War on Iran. truthout.org Yousef al-Lahham, 54, walked through the Khan Younis market last week looking for food, but was unable to find anything even remotely affordable. Prices for basic necessities in the Gaza Strip have continued to rise ever since the U.S. and Israel started their war on Iran. For Palestinians in Gaza, who have lived through repeated waves of food shortages, man-made famine, and soaring food prices… |
(2026-03-19). From Epic Fury to Epstein Fury: Rep. Ro Khanna on the Betrayals of the Trump Administration. democracynow.org 
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee walked out of a closed-door briefing on the Epstein files with Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy, Todd Blanche, less than an hour after it began Wednesday, after Bondi repeatedly declined to say whether she would comply with a subpoena requiring her to appear for a sworn deposition on April 14. Democratic Congressmember Ro Khanna, who attended the briefing, said Bondi will have to answer "why there are still 3 million documents being hidden" and "why there was a cover-up of those files that implicated Donald Trump." | Khanna also comments…
(2026-03-19). Cuba, Venezuela and regime change. mronline.org 
Regime change is possible but not inevitable. Forces claiming to be leftist and claiming to be revolutionary must actually live up to the true meaning of those words.
(2026-03-19). Liberals Denounce Insufficiently Procedural Imperialism. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Trump said yesterday he believed he would "have the honour of taking Cuba". Spoken like a true rapist, and a true American. Sixty-five years of sanctions on Cuba, forty-six on Iran, twenty-one on Venezuela. Sanctions that in every case were imposed and overseen by both Democrats and Republicans and explicitly …
(2026-03-19). Former CENTCOM Commander's Candid Take On The Situation In The Strait Of Hormuz. twz.com 
Retired Army General Joseph Votel offers unique insights into what it will take to wrestle the Strait of Hormuz from Iran's clutches.
(2026-03-19). Iran presents radical new plan for control of Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Iran's former First Vice President, Mokhber served as vice president from 2021 to 2024, under former President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a plane crash. He later served as an advisor to <...
(2026-03-19). China is weathering the Iran war oil shock better than others in Asia. scmp.com As the war in Iran rages and the consequences of the shock to commodity markets become clearer, the vulnerability of Asia's economies tops the list of concerns in the research reports of investment banks. | The region's reliance on energy imports from the Gulf has come under scrutiny. The facts speak for themselves. Three-quarters of the oil supplies that passed through the Strait of Hormuz before Iran effectively closed the waterway were destined for China, India, Japan and South Korea.
(2026-03-19). The End of the Petrodollar? How Iran War Is Reshaping the Global Economy: Author Laleh Khalili. democracynow.org 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned a "new stage of war" has begun after Israel bombed Iran's South Pars gas field — the largest known natural gas reserve in the world. This comes as the price of oil has spiked to $118 a barrel, a 60% jump since the U.S. and Iran attacked Iran on February 28. | Professor of Gulf studies Laleh Khalili lays out the global economic implications of the effective closing of one of the world's "major choke points for oil," the Strait of Hormuz. "It doesn't benefit the average U.S. citizen … at the gas stations, but it do…
(2026-03-19). Iran considers 10% toll on ships passing through Strait of Hormuz. thecanary.co 
Iran is considering imposing a 10% toll on all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This would generate an approximate $73bn a year, which will immediately offset the cost of US sanctions, along with paying for all the damage from the US and Israel's illegal attacks. Did Donald Trump think he was the only […] | By
(2026-03-19). Headlines for March 19, 2026. democracynow.org Fuel Prices Soar as Israeli Strike on Iranian Gas Field Triggers Retaliatory Attacks, Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion More for Iran War as Senate Rejects War Powers Resolution, Tulsi Gabbard Dodges Questions About Trump's Claim of "Imminent Nuclear Threat" from Iran, Capitol Hill Protest Demands "Not One Dime More for Trump's Illegal Iran War", Lebanese Health Ministry: Israeli Attacks Kill 45 People Across Lebanon in the Past Two Days, Iranian Missiles Kill Civilians in Israel and Occupied West Bank, Markwayne Mullin Grilled by Senate Colleagues in Combative DHS Confirmation Heari…
(2026-03-19). Trump says told Netanyahu not to attack Iran gas fields. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike any more Iranian gas fields, seeking to distance himself from an attack by a key ally that has shaken world energy markets.Trump insisted on social media overnight that he "knew nothing" about Wednesday's strike by Israel on the South Pars gas field in Iran, which retaliated to the attack by hitting Qatari energy sites.
(2026-03-19). The peacock throne's gambit: Iran's Reza Pahlavi plans to flip the script on Beijing. scmp.com Allies of exiled Iranian royal Reza Pahlavi are signalling a potential reset in Tehran's ties with China and Russia, even as the 65-year-old increasingly positions himself as a central figure in Iran's political future — a claim that contrasts with Washington's more cautious stance. | Speaking at a media briefing in Washington on Thursday, Pahlavi's chief of staff, Cameron Khansarinia, dismissed Beijing's mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict, arguing that the current Iranian leadership is…
(2026-03-19). US May Lift Some Oil Sanctions on Iran as Oil Price Climbs. news.antiwar.com As the war in the Middle East escalates to attacks on energy infrastructure, the White House is taking extensive measures to put downward pressure on oil prices. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business's Maria Bartiromo on Thursday that the US had lifted some oil sanctions on Russia and could also remove some Iranian tankers …
(2026-03-19). The UK Could Be Quietly Heading for a Solar Power Revolution. bylinetimes.com The Iran war — and the energy crisis it has triggered — has fired a rocket under the Labour Government's need to wean Britain off fossil fuels. | Solar is currently a relatively small part of the UK's energy mix, accounting for just 6.5% of our electricity supply in 2025. But that's still significant, and crucially it's rising. According to the national energy operator (Neso), at the end of January 2026 there was 21.8 GW of solar capacity in the UK across 1,951,000 installations. For context, that's a lot more than our nuclear capacity which is 6.5GW in the UK, though it provides a more stable, con…
(2026-03-19). Netanyahu says Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, March 19 (Reuters) – Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles after 20 days of U.S.-Israeli air attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a news conference on Thursday."We are winning, and Iran is being decimated," Netanyahu said, noting that Iran's missile and drone arsenal is being massively degraded and will be destroyed. "What we're destroying now are the factories that produce the components to make these missiles and to make the nuclear weapons that they're trying to produce," Netanyahu said.
(2026-03-19). Operation Epic Fury. Targeting Civilians, "It was Done by Iran" globalresearch.ca "Operation Epic Fury", launched by the United States against Iran, is significantly increasing the risk of nuclear war. Israel is finding that the missile defence systems provided by the United States are not as reliable as claimed. There is a …
(2026-03-19). Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs. grist.org 
Gasoline prices continue ticking higher as the United States and Israel's war with Iran continues. As of March 19, the When gas prices top $4 per gallon, BloombergNEF estimates that the total cost of ownership for EVs becomes lower than for gas-powered vehicles. The exact crossover point depends on local prices for both gasoline and electricity. "[But] even when I run the model…
(2026-03-19). Israeli Officials Say Attack on Iran's Pars Gas Field Was Coordinated With the US. news.antiwar.com Israeli officials told The New York Times on Thursday that the attack on Iranian facilities linked to the South Pars gas field was coordinated with the US, despite President Trump claiming the US "knew nothing" of the plans to strike the energy infrastructure. The South Pars gas field, shared by Iran and Qatar in the …
(2026-03-19). Hezbollah in Latin America: A political bugaboo rolling out on cue. responsiblestatecraft.org For decades, U.S. and Israeli officials and analysts have warned that Iran maintains a network of terrorist sleeper cells throughout Latin America, ready to attack Western interests at a moment's notice. So where are they? With Iran embroiled in a major and potentially existential conflict with the United States and Israel, it would seem an ideal time to activate such a network — if it existed. But the utter lack of recent action by Iran or its proxy group Hezbollah in Latin America highlights how disconnected these claims are from reality.Decades of disinformation: | Concerns about Iran's activ…
(2026-03-19). Trump cynically attempts to shame NATO whose backbone finally appears. thecanary.co 
Contrary to US President Donald Trump's expectations NATO has refused to join the US and Israel's illegal war on Iran. In usual ego-driven fashion, Trump is attempting to gaslight and shame NATO into submission. However, his cynical attempts are increasingly revealing just how embarrassing and pathetically childish the 'leader of the Western world' really is. […] | By
(2026-03-19). US war on Iran presents a complex strategic challenge for China. scmp.com The US military strike against Iran is, by most accounts, a war of choice. Most policy analysts believe Iran poses no imminent threat to the United States. President Donald Trump's decision appears partly intended to offset the political fallout from setbacks in his tariff policies and reinforce his image as a strongman president. | Trump is believed to have been encouraged by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to wage war. US military preparations for the operation appear limited and there…
(2026-03-19). The War on Iran Is Reshaping the Global Economy. truthout.org Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned a "new stage of war" has begun after Israel bombed Iran's South Pars gas field — the largest known natural gas reserve in the world. This comes as the price of oil has spiked to $118 a barrel, a 60% jump since the U.S. and Iran attacked Iran on February 28. Professor of Gulf studies Laleh Khalili lays out the global economic implications of the… |
(2026-03-19). Gulf Allies Fuming at Israel and US After Gas Field Bombing, Report Says. truthout.org Arab countries are fuming after the U.S. and Israel escalated their war on Iran with an attack on a key natural gas field this week, an attack that Arab states reportedly sought to prevent in order to head off further chaos in the global energy industry. The Wall Street Journal reports that Arab countries were "furious" about Israel's attack on the South Pars natural gas field on Wednesday. |
(2026-03-19). "Iran Is Playing the Long Game" : Prof. Vali Nasr on What to Expect from Protracted War in Middle East. democracynow.org 
In a major escalation in the war in the Middle East, Israel has bombed Iran's South Pars gas field, the largest known natural gas reserve in the world, leading Iran to attack energy sites across the Gulf. Iranian American professor of international affairs Vali Nasr says that Iran is prepared for a much longer war than the U.S. and Israel anticipated. "The longer this war goes on, the more Iran is building leverage, and the more the strategic calculations of Israel and the United States appear to be falling short," he says. Iran "thinks the longer that the war goes on, the less Israel and…
(2026-03-19). UN shipping agency IMO calls for safe corridor to evacuate seafarers from Gulf. al-monitor.com LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) – Countries at the UN's shipping agency agreed to work towards a safe maritime corridor to evacuate commercial ships from the Gulf to protect seafarers during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.In an extraordinary session to discuss the Middle East, the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) governing council agreed to encourage the establishment of a framework to facilitate the safe evacuation of merchant ships from high-risk and affected areas.
(2026-03-19). How Israel Convinced Trump to Wage War Against Iran (w/ Max Blumenthal) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report This interview is also available on podcast platforms and Rumble. As the chaos and destruction of the war in Iran escalates by the day, a lesser known element of the conflict remains ensconced in the shadows of statespeak and bureaucracy. Max Blumenthal, editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, joins Chris Hedges to …
(2026-03-19). US F-35 hit by suspected Iranian fire, forced to make emergency landing. scmp.com A US F-35 fighter aircraft was hit by suspected Iranian fire and had to make an emergency landing on Thursday. | This would be the first time Iran has hit one of the US$100 million planes since the US and Israel launched their attack on the country on February 28, according to CNN, which first reported the incident. | The F-35 was "flying a combat mission over Iran", a spokesman for US Central Command said.
(2026-03-19). Expert: War came as no surprise to Iran. eng.belta.by The expert believes that Israel could deplete its stockpile of missiles and drones faster than Iran. The United States has significant strike capabilities, but this conflict has proven to be very costly for them.
(2026-03-19). Israel murders Irans chief of security — a PhD holder who wrote many philosophical papers. thecanary.co 
Israel has murdered Ali Larijani, Iran's chief of security, who was a PhD holder who wrote philosophical papers on Immanuel Kant — a man famous for his ideas on unconditional moral obligation. Ali Larijani was martyred along with his son, one of his deputies, and a number of bodyguards after being targeted by American and […] | By
(2026-03-19). Israel's Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated', hints at 'ground component'. scmp.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel and the United States were "winning" the war against Iran, with the Islamic Republic "decimated" and unable to enrich uranium or manufacture ballistic missiles. | In an English-language press conference, Netanyahu insisted Israel had "acted alone" in striking Iran's massive South Pars gas field, while confirming that US President Donald Trump had asked Israeli forces to "hold off" on such attacks moving forward.
(2026-03-19). Bypassing Hormuz, Iraq resumes Kirkuk oil exports to Turkey. newarab.com 
On Wednesday, to circumvent the challenges arising from the US-Israel war on Iran, This development is significant for
(2026-03-19). State Department Approves Arms Sales to UAE, Kuwait and Jordan. news.antiwar.com Originally published at Judgenap.com and reprinted with permission The State Department used emergency powers to rush through billions in arms sales to Middle Eastern countries that have come under attack because of the US-Israeli war against Iran. The State Department Bureau of Political and Military Affairs announced a series of arms deals totaling $16 billion …
(2026-03-19). Analysis: Operational gains against Iran continue, but threats to US forces persist. longwarjournal.org The United States, along with its Israeli partners, continues to make considerable progress toward its military objectives of removing Iran's primary military means to threaten the region in the third week of Operation Epic Fury. Despite these operational successes, however, Tehran and its proxies retain the ability to attack US forces.
(2026-03-19). The Iran war and the cost of killing. al-monitor.com US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that it "takes money to kill bad guys" when asked if the Pentagon had requested $200 billion in funding for the Iran war.Exactly how much the war has cost so far has yet to be publicly disclosed, and the final bill will depend on how long the US-Israeli campaign against Iran launched on February 28 lasts.But it could be substantial: The Pentagon's comptroller reportedly told lawmakers that the first six days of the war had cost $11.3 billion.
(2026-03-19). US and Israel strike more military targets, plus Iran's leadership, repression units, and energy sites (March 17-18 updates). longwarjournal.org US and Israeli operations have continued to degrade Iran's military capabilities while increasingly targeting the regime's internal security apparatus. Strikes on Basij internal security and police units, alongside assassinations and reported morale issues, may be beginning to affect the regime's ability to sustain repression efforts as US and Israeli attacks also expanded to targeting energy infrastructure.
(2026-03-19). The Majority of Americans Believe War Against Iran Benefits Israel More Than US. news.antiwar.com American voters say that a war against Iran benefits Israel more than the US. A poll conducted by IMEU Policy Project and Demand Progress released on Thursday found that 56% of voters said the war "benefits Israel more." Only 29% said the conflict "benefited the US more." Less than a fifth of Democrats and a …
(2026-03-19). Asymmetric Economic War: Iran Challenges US Dollar. popularresistance.org Iran has responded to the war of aggression that the United States and Israel launched against it on February 28 by using unconventional tactics. | As the US and Israel systematically assassinate Iranian officials and bomb schools, hospitals, and residential areas, Tehran has defended its sovereignty by engaging in a campaign of asymmetric economic warfare, not only hitting US military bases in West Asia, but also targeting major US corporations, and even challenging dollar dominance.
(2026-03-19). US has no end date for Iran war, strikes 'very much on track': Hegseth. scmp.com US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday there was no "time frame" for ending the US-Israeli war against Iran, which was launched three weeks ago. | "We wouldn't want to set a definitive time frame," Hegseth told a news conference, adding that "we're very much on track" and that President Donald Trump would be the one to decide when to stop. | "It will be at the president's choosing, ultimately, where we say, 'Hey, we've achieved what we need to.'"
(2026-03-19). Iran Is Forcing The World To Care About US-Israeli Warmongering. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Westerners are about to start paying a lot more attention to the war in Iran as massive US-Israeli escalations point to a coming energy crisis set to impact the whole world. | Israel
(2026-03-19). 2 men charged with spying for Iran on UK Jewish targets. scmp.com Two men appeared in a London court on Thursday accused of being tasked by Iran to carry out hostile surveillance on the Israeli embassy, Britain's oldest synagogue and other Jewish targets. | Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, a dual Iranian-British national, and Alireza Farasati, an Iranian national, 22, are accused of being involved in gathering information and undertaking reconnaissance of targets given to them by Iranian spy services over five weeks last summer.
(2026-03-19). Iran war prompts global energy rethink that favours China. scmp.com Oil prices surged about 10 per cent and Chinese stocks fell on Thursday as widening conflict in the Middle East created new concerns about global energy supplies. | Brent crude, the global benchmark, touched US$117 a barrel, having risen 60 per cent since the US and Israel first attacked Iran on February 28. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index and the mainland CSI 300 both fell about 2 per cent.
(2026-03-19). Trump Asks for Taxpayers to Shell Out $200B to Fund His Deadly, Cost-Raising War. truthout.org The Trump administration is seeking a whopping $200 billion supplement for the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, asking for Congress to shell out taxpayer money for a historically unpopular war that is already causing major price hikes that will only worsen as the war goes on. The Washington Post first reported the request to Congress, citing a senior administration official and three other… |
(2026-03-19). New Poll Shows 6 in 10 Americans Want End to Iran War ASAP. truthout.org New polling data shows the majority of Americans are opposed to the U.S. and Israel's joint war on Iran, and are unhappy with how the Trump administration is handling it. The Economist/YouGov poll published earlier this week asked respondents to give their opinions on President Donald Trump's management of the war so far. Only 36 percent said they approved of his actions while 56 percent said… |
(2026-03-19). What the Iran conflict means for the future of drone warfare. newarab.com 
(2026-03-19). UK's latest 'defensive' action: 13 British arms dealers meet with Gulf ambassadors. thecanary.co 
In the latest "defensive" news from the UK's role in the Anglo-American-Zionist illegal war on Iran, the UK held a meeting between 13 defence companies and Gulf diplomats to discuss providing "defensive" equipment against Iranian attacks. Defence Minister Luke Pollard hosted the session. The UK is stepping up for our partners in the Gulf. Defence […] | By
(2026-03-19). Iranian-backed militias escalate attacks in Iraq, send mixed signals on next steps. longwarjournal.org Iranian-backed militias have continued conducting attacks across Iraq, recently targeting US and foreign diplomatic sites in Baghdad and Erbil. Hundreds of strikes have hit the Kurdistan Region since late February, wounding Peshmerga forces and damaging key locations. While Kataib Hezbollah signaled a possible temporary pause in attacks tied to specific demands on March 18, other groups, such as Kataib Sayyid al Shuhada, vowed to continue.
(2026-03-19). Iran attack wipes out 17 percent of Qatar's LNG capacity. newarab.com 
Saad al-Kaabi said two of Qatar's 14
(2026-03-19). Amid the din of war, Omani FM pens article calling for peace. newarab.com 
Oman's Foreign Minister Albusaidi penned an article for The Economist this week titled 'America's friends must help extricate it from an unlawful war', where he said that the US has "lost control of its own foreign policy", amid fears other countries could enter the war. | It comes…
(2026-03-19). Belarusian university to expand cooperation with Chinese universities. eng.belta.by Belarusian State University (BSU) is expanding cooperation with Chinese universities, the BSU press office told BelTA.
(2026-03-19). BP locks out Whiting, Indiana workers after decisive rejection of "last, best and final" agreement. wsws.org BP confirmed it intends to continue to operate the largest refinery in the Midwest, producing 440,000 barrels daily of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
(2026-03-19). Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: 'the larger the better'. scmp.com A federal arts ‚Å panel comprised of members appointed by Donald Trump unanimously approved a commemorative gold coin featuring his image on Thursday, in the latest effort by the administration to celebrate the US president. | Critics, including Democrats and members of another federal arts committee, said minting a coin with a sitting president's image went against American values, especially as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday this year and the end of British monarchical rule.
(2026-03-19). The DWP Timms Review has put out its call for evidence and it already looks like a stitch up. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has put out a call for evidence for the Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP). However, as with pretty much everything the DWP does, it's already looking like it'll be another major stitch up. DWP PIP: Timms Review launches call for evidence In the last few days, […] | By
(2026-03-19). The Ramadan War comes home (to Sri Lanka). mronline.org 
Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a holiday and started rationing fuel because of the Ramadan War.
(2026-03-19). More complaints to GB News after insisting 'genocide' against white people in UK. thecanary.co 
GB News recently gave Thomas Corbett-Dillon a platform to cynically claim that a genocide is being waged against white people in the UK. Subsequently, the Guardian reported that complaints have been made to Ofcom suggesting his comments even managed to cause offence among their right-wing viewers. The offensive comments were made on GB News' US-based […] | By
(2026-03-19). VIDEO: London meeting marks a milestone in the history of the Fourth International. wsws.org The public meeting was addressed by a panel of speakers, including David North, chairperson of the World Socialist Web Site and of the Socialist Equality Party of the United States. As the leader of the US Workers League, forerunner of the US SEP, North played the leading role in the struggle against the political degeneration of the WRP leadership.
(2026-03-19). Mamdani pledged $65 million to Protect Gender-Affirming care in New York City. Will he follow through? scheerpost.com As the Trump administration threatens transgender health care for youth, trans advocates, budget experts, and members of city government question whether the promised funding appears in the mayor's preliminary budget Aviva Stahl for Prism Last week, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the creation of the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, fulfilling a key promise he made …
(2026-03-19). Sinners, the Oscars, and Hollywood: A Marxist analysis. cpusa.org 
This class is a stimulating conversation which explores the movie, the significance of its Oscar attention, and the context of today's Hollywood. | Presented on March 15, 2026. | This class is sponsored by the African American Equality Commission and the National Education Commission.
(2026-03-19). Belarus' Western Operational Command launches exercise on 19 March. eng.belta.by A comprehensive exercise with troops of the Western Operational Command will be running from 19 to 25 March under the leadership of Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, First Deputy Defense Minister of the Republic of Belarus Pavel Muraveiko.
(2026-03-19). USAF F-35 Makes Emergency Landing After Allegedly Being Hit by Iranian Fire. twz.com 
A U.S. Air Force Capt. Tim Hawkins, a s…
(2026-03-19). EU inspects Druzhba pipeline in bid to unclog Hungary's block on Ukraine aid. scmp.com European Union experts have arrived in Ukraine to assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline, state energy firm Naftogaz said, after its closure in January caused a row with Hungary that is blocking an EU loan to Kyiv. | The EU last week proposed sending a mission to inspect the pipeline. Ukraine later said it had accepted the EU offer of technical support and funding to restore oil flows through the damaged pipeline.
(2026-03-19). Industrial Integration and the Impact of the U.S. Blockade: Vida Café Economic Circuit (Part 3). mronline.org 
"We understood that producing green coffee was not enough. The only solution was to advance toward control over the entire production process."
(2026-03-19). The Iran war is margin call. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). Should Lee Harvey Oswald Be Exonerated? covertactionmagazine.com Evidence indicates that Oswald was not only set up as a patsy in the JFK assassination but that he was not one of the shooters. If this is indeed the case, then shouldn't his historical reputation be restored? Following the release of a new batch of JFK assassination documents by the Trump administration, the mainstream …
(2026-03-19). EU leaders call for moratorium on strikes against energy and water facilities in Middle East. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, March 19 (Reuters) – European Union leaders called on Thursday for a moratorium on military strikes on energy and water facilities in the Middle East, amid growing concerns about the impact of the Iran war on the global economy."The European Council calls for de-escalation and maximum restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure and full respect of international law by all parties," the leaders of the EU's 27 countries said in written conclusions of a summit in Brussels.
(2026-03-19). As Washington Succeeds in Wrecking Cuba's Economy, US Media Blame the Victim. fair.org 
The US government's decades-long economic blockade against Cuba is in many ways not a complicated issue. The policy of restricting trade with the country's Communist government was put into full force under the Kennedy administration, with the The UN General Assembly has
(2026-03-19). Reject the UAW—University of California sellout agreement! Organize a "No" vote and prepare strike action! wsws.org The TA (tentative agreement) is intended to cut off the growing movement of the working class and remove tens of thousands of University of California workers from the struggle.
(2026-03-19). Technology as the Key to Greater Equality. moguldom.com Equal opportunity continues to be one of the most urgent challenges we face today. While governments and nonprofits have devoted decades to pursuing policy reforms that address inequality, a less visible revolution driven by the spread of digital tools has been quietly reshaping access to education, healthcare, and economic participation. From mobile banking services that …
(2026-03-19). A wedding is no time for celebration. electronicintifada.net We don't want the world to give us tents and give Israel missiles.
(2026-03-19). FBI 'investigating' top US security official who resigned over Iran war. scmp.com The FBI is investigating whether Joe Kent, who resigned his position as a top counterterrorism official this week in protest of the Iran war, improperly shared classified information, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. | The investigation precedes Kent's resignation Tuesday from his role as director of the US government's National Counterterrorism Centre, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing FBI inquiry.
(2026-03-19). Changing work and changing demography = changing cities. onlineopinion.com.au What happens to cities when office work disappears? AI and demography are already forcing an answer.
(2026-03-19). Power Without Principle: The Rise of the Bully Presidency. globalresearch.ca It's been 20 years since Donald Trump bragged that, as a star, he could do anything—even assault women—and get away with it.
(2026-03-19). Marx in Surplus 04 — Marx's Social Ontology. mronline.org 
Social Metabolism: Beyond the "Thing-ness" of the World.
(2026-03-19). TP-Link's Chinese founder Jeffrey Chao seeks US$1 million Trump Gold Card visa. scmp.com The Chinese founder of the massive router maker facing national security probes by the Trump administration has applied for an expedited visa under the Trump Gold Card programme, according to people familiar with the matter. | California-based TP-Link Systems told the federal agencies scrutinising its operations that founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Chao had applied for permanent residency under the programme, the people said.
(2026-03-19). History Rewritten: Politicians Are the Weapons of Mass Destruction. globalresearch.ca How was the Middle East created? | In 1916, British diplomat Mark Sykes and French diplomat Franàßois Georges-Picot divided the region per a pinky swear promise that the Arabs would assist in overthrowing the Ottoman Empire. | Instead of upholding their promise, …
(2026-03-19). JFK, RFK, Malcolm and MLK Killings: A Path Forward in the Darkness. globalresearch.ca An old Russian proverb says: | "Dwell on the past and you'll lose an eye." | But then it continues: | "Forget the past and you'll lose both eyes." | This astute saying, cited by late Soviet dissident Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn in the preface to …
(2026-03-19). RT Crew Hospitalized After Being Targeted by Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon. news.antiwar.com RT reporter Steve Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida are in the hospital today after sustaining injuries in an Israeli airstrike against them just north of the city of Tyre. The attack came as they were covering a previous Israeli airstrike in the area, and there was footage available of the direct attack on the crew. …
(2026-03-19). ICE Is Deporting Parents Without Letting Them Bring or Find Care for Their Kids. truthout.org The Trump administration's directive to federal immigration agents on the detention and deportation of parents of minor children is clear: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents must accommodate a parent's "efforts to make alternative care arrangements for their minor child(ren) prior to detention." But a report released Wednesday by the Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) and Physicians… |
(2026-03-19). Turkey in cultural diplomacy push to bring history home. al-monitor.com When an ancient bronze statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius landed back on Turkish soil after decades abroad, it was more than a symbolic homecoming.It marked the latest victory in Turkey's increasingly assertive push to recover antiquities illegally taken abroad ⚪ a campaign supported by a newly-developed AI tool for identifying cultural assets of Turkish origin.The life-sized bronze, which dates back to the second- or third-century, was taken in the 1960s from the ancient city of Bubon near Turkey's southwestern Antalya resort.
(2026-03-19). Exclusive-Americans believe Trump will send troops into Iran, and like the idea, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds. al-monitor.com By Jason LangeWASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) – Some 65% of Americans believe U.S. President Donald Trump will order troops into a large-scale ground war in Iran but only 7% support the idea, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Thursday.
(2026-03-19). MAGA aesthetics and fascist power: Spectacles of white supremacy. links.org.au 
Henry A. Giroux — The United States is not merely awash in brutalizing and murderous acts of state-sanctioned violence. It is being restructured by them.
(2026-03-19). IDF Threatens 'Elimination' for Russian Leaders who 'Wish Israel Ill'. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed ∑ for The Grayzone Israel's veiled threat to Moscow came just after Russian media warned traffic cameras in Moscow were vulnerable to the same exploits that Israel reportedly used to monitor Ayatollah Khamenei's residence before assassinating him. Israeli military spokeswoman Anna Ukolova has drawn outrage in Moscow after threatening that Russian authorities who "wish …
(2026-03-19). Five journalists brutally beaten by the Israeli occupation forces in occupied Jerusalem. thecanary.co 
On the evening of 17 March, Israeli occupation police physically assaulted at least five journalists in occupied East Jerusalem. They were covering the violent dispersal of Muslim worshippers in East Jerusalem by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF), who were attempting to perform Ramadan prayers outside the walls of the Old City. The violence went beyond […] | By
(2026-03-19). Activists And Elected Officials Call For Cesar Chavez's Name To Be Stripped, Following Sex Abuse Allegations. newsone.com 
Source: Larry Bessel / Getty | On Wednesday, a
(2026-03-19). US rapper Afroman celebrates after court protects his right to mock police. scmp.com Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by seven Ohio sheriff's deputies who sued him over music videos in which he used home security footage to mock their raid of his home. | "We did it, America! Yeah, we did it! Freedom of speech! Right on! Right on!" the 51-year-old rapper, born Joseph Foreman, shouted outside the courthouse after the Wednesday evening verdict. He later posted the clip to social media.
(2026-03-19). Israel promotes genocide weapons in Germany. electronicintifada.net Bundestag bigwig Marcus Faber is now lobbying for Elbit Systems.
(2026-03-19). Iran War Likely Destabilized Gas Prices Through at Least 2027, Fed Report Says. truthout.org As oil prices surge amid the U.S.'s continuing war on Iran, a new government report suggests it could be several months — and perhaps even years — before the cost of consumer-grade gasoline drops below $3 per gallon again. As of Thursday morning, the average price of regular grade gasoline is $3.884 per gallon, a 32 percent increase from where costs were just a week before the start of the… |
(2026-03-19). 'There Is a Cost to Telling the Truth.'But Georgia Fort Is Undeterred. scheerpost.com Erin Aubry Kaplan for Capital and Main Last month, on her 38th birthday, Georgia Fort told me that she finally feels like an adult. Not because her three kids are getting older or because she's reached a landmark level of achievement in her 16-year career as an independent journalist in her home state of Minnesota. …
(2026-03-19). Calls for Palestinians to gather around Aqsa at Eid amid closure. newarab.com 
The Islamic Movement within Israel's 1948 borders has called on Palestinians to gather in large numbers around Jerusalem Al-Aqsa Mosque in the run-up to Eid al-Fitr, In a statement issued on Thursday, the movement, which was officially banned by Israel in 2015, called on
(2026-03-19). eThekwini maintains financial stability, despite revenue pressures. sanews.gov.za eThekwini maintains financial stability, despite revenue pressures | The eThekwini Municipality says the city remains in a strong financial position despite mounting economic pressures and ongoing revenue collection challenges. ⚪ This emerged during a Finance Committee meeting held on Wednesday, where the municipality reported that while cash and cash equivalents have declined over the past eight months, the city continues to be supported by stable grant allocations from national and provincial treasuries. ⚪ As of 16 March, the city's cash on hand stood at R6.3 billion, representing 43 days' liquidity, inclusiv…
(2026-03-19). AI version of late actor Val Kilmer to co-star in new movie. scmp.com Actor Val Kilmer will posthumously ‚Å appear in what ‚Å First Line Films calls a ‚Å first-ever performance enabled by generative artificial intelligence in the upcoming film As Deep as the Grave, the production company announced on Wednesday. | Kilmer, best known for roles in Top Gun, The Doors and Batman Forever, had originally been cast ‚Äåas Father Fintan – a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist – but was unable to work on set due to complications stemming from throat cancer. He was 65 when…
(2026-03-19). A Marxist-Leninist critique of Jàºrgen Habermas. mronline.org 
The death of Jàºrgen Habermas closes the life of one of the most influential intellectual figures of postwar Europe.
(2026-03-19). Iran will win the war: six aspects to consider. peoplesdispatch.org Iran will emerge from this war with its infrastructure damaged, under great economic pressure, and with families devastated by the loss of life and limb. But wars are not judged solely by destruction. They are judged by whether political objectives are achieved.
(2026-03-19). Trump Responds To Iran War Question By Joking About Pearl Harbor With Japanese Prime Minister. newsone.com 
(2026-03-19). Trump's HUD Is Pushing Low-Income Tenants Out of Subsidized Housing. truthout.org Housing advocates celebrated a temporary victory last week after a lawsuit filed by tenants' rights groups pushed the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to delay implementation of a policy change that would have gutted eviction protections for an estimated 3.8 million people in low-income households. The policy change was set to take effect on March 30, but HUD backed down on its… |
(2026-03-19). China's growing grip on the fragile Solomon Islands media sector. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: Reporters Without Borders Since the Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations with China in 2019, the Pacific country has become a strategic arena for Beijing's influence. By capitalising on the economic fragility of the local media sector, China has stepped up conditional funding, editorial partnerships and influence programmes to disseminate its narratives. Reporters Without…
(2026-03-19). Smotrich posts picture of son in coma after Hezbollah assault. newarab.com 
(2026-03-19). Chad government says drone attack from Sudan kills 17. newarab.com 
A cross-border The border town of
(2026-03-19). The Great Lakes are ideal for wind energy. So where is it? grist.org There are no wind turbines on the Great Lakes — and it isn't for lack of wind. | This titanic network of interconnected freshwater lakes with a surface area larger than New England, New York, and New Jersey combined is theoretically ideal for wind farms. Winds sweeping across the lakes are stronger, more consistent, and less turbulent than those over land. The
(2026-03-19). When imperialism disappears from view. mronline.org 
Wars destroy cities and take lives. They also shake the world economy.
(2026-03-19). South Australian election will resolve nothing for workers: Build a socialist movement against austerity and war! wsws.org The election underscores the absence of any alternative for working people within the existing political establishment.
(2026-03-19). Why Libraries Matter in a Fascist Moment. truthout.org "A lot of people in power view knowledge as dangerous," says organizer Mariame Kaba. In this episode of Movement Memos, Kelly Hayes speaks with Kaba and organizers Alison Macrina and Katie Clark about why public libraries matter, not just as places to borrow books, but as vital public infrastructure. They discuss libraries as spaces where people can gather without spending money, learn together… |
(2026-03-19). Tehran Residents' Social Media Offer Nightmarish Glimpse of Humanitarian Crisis. scheerpost.com Kourosh Ziabari for Truthout Residents of Iran's sprawling capital, Tehran, woke up earlier this month to scenes that they could probably imagine only in horror films. Clouds of smoke had shrouded the metropolis of 10 million, toxic rain blended with oil poured down from the sky, and the sun remained invisible through noon on the …
(2026-03-19). Top US intelligence official resigns over Iran war. wsws.org Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, said that Iran was not an "imminent threat" to the United States, the pretext offered by Trump for launching his illegal war.
(2026-03-19). Pakistan Seeks Role in Middle East Peace Efforts. moderndiplomacy.eu Fire spreads across the Middle East while trusted voices fade. Not because of loud failures but quiet withdrawals. Qatar pulled thin, Ankara stretched beyond reach. Beijing trades access for advantage, nothing more. Washington shifts with every political gust, especially when led by figures like Trump. Yet amid these fraying efforts, a different pattern emerges—one shaped …
(2026-03-19). Gus Van Sant's Dead Man's Wire: Rage at a rigged system. wsws.org Van Sant has said the story interested him because it echoes today's anger at corporate greed and financial institutions.
(2026-03-19). The AI boom has plunged a small Pennsylvania town into chaos. grist.org 
"I don't like to see anyone upset," said Nick Farris of Provident Real Estate Advisors. He was sitting in the front of a crowd of roughly 150 inside Valley View High School's auditorium in Archbald, a town of about 7,500, huddled between two mountain ranges in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley. Farris was there to represent the developer for Project Scott, one of many data center campuses coming to town. "However," he said. "I think that this is the best data center site in this area of the country, by far." The audience had been fairly quiet, bundled in thick coats against the late January cold. But as Farris…
(2026-03-19). Culture Ministries of Belarus, Russia sign cooperation plan for 2026. eng.belta.by The Culture Ministries of Belarus and Russia signed a cooperation plan for 2026, Belarusian Culture Minister Ruslan Chernetsky told the media.
(2026-03-19). U.S. Bases in the Age of Precision Missiles and Modern Warfare. fpif.org The ongoing military For several decades, the United States has been relying on its extensive overseas military base network, which serves as a major component of its global security strategy, which developed during the Cold War to counter…
(2026-03-19). Key government infrastructure investments are ending up as super-expensive white elephants. onlineopinion.com.au If these projects made sense, politicians would invest their own money. Instead, taxpayers are left footing the bill.
(2026-03-19). How to meet the protection Visa eligibility requirements. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). Reform UK run their own TV channel while Ofcom looks the other way. thecanary.co 
British Newspaper, the New World, has published a consequential exposé into GB News, which raises important questions about the hijacking of British media by the political right. GB News has not only welcomed a multitude of right-wing MPs but has actively endorsed their position. This comes despite widespread complaints of unfair public influence. In other words, […] | By
(2026-03-19). European troops in Ukraine "will happen," says Orbán. infobrics.org By preventing a peaceful deal in Ukraine, Europe undermines the US peace plan.
(2026-03-19). "People have died working this job" : JBS workers denounce unsafe conditions as strike enters third day. wsws.org Thousands of meatpackers, many facing deportation threats, are striking against low wages, unsafe conditions and union betrayal at the nation's largest beef facility.
(2026-03-19). MIC Privatization, Militarization of AI Technologies: Pentagon Signs $20 Billion AI Weapons Contract With Anduril Conglomerate. globalresearch.ca The United States has always relied on "commercial" suppliers to equip its military. Even in cases when the American government owned the patent rights, it would always employ private enterprises to mass-produce any given weapon system, be it small arms, …
(2026-03-19). BRICS: It's Time for Business to Get Out of Its Comfort Zones. infobrics.org South Africa might be a small country relative to its BRICS partners, Russia, China, Brazil and India, but it punches well above its weight – and can do so much better if it channels more of its focus to collaborating with other emerging economies…
(2026-03-19). US Fed gripped by uncertainty as war dominates the economy. wsws.org The overriding impression from Fed chair Jerome Powell is that the central bank is like an animal trapped in the headlights of a massive truck hurtling towards it, not knowing which way to turn.
(2026-03-19). Historian on hierarchy of gods in the 19th century peasant worldview in Belarus. eng.belta.by The peasant worldview in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was characterized by numerous vestiges of paganism, Igor Marzaliuk said in the latest episode of BelTA's project True History. Lectures by Igor Marzaliuk.
(2026-03-19). 'Care is the basis that makes life possible': Interview with LevFem about socialist feminist struggles in Bulgaria. links.org.au 
Defining themselves as a socialist feminist organization, LevFem engage with both the possibilities and the baggage of socialist history in Bulgaria.
(2026-03-19). Lukashenko holds talks with US Special Envoy John Coale. eng.belta.by This is another round of Belarus-US contacts. Aleksandr Lukashenko has | met with John Coale several times, most recently in mid-December 2025.
(2026-03-19). Lebanon Death Toll Passes 1,000, Amnesty Says Israel Must Stop Attacking Hospitals. news.antiwar.com Since Israel started its "new" war against Lebanon at the beginning of the month, over 1,000 people have been killed. The formal numbers from the Lebanese Health Ministry say that includes 79 women, 118 children, and at least 40 healthcare workers. The healthcare workers are a growing problem, as Amnesty International issued a new report …
(2026-03-19). Selected Articles: Why Is Donald Trump 'The Winner' Begging NATO for Help, While Threatening Iran with Nukes? globalresearch.ca 
(2026-03-19). As Trump Talks of Taking Cuba, Havana Promises "Impregnable Resistance" progressivehub.net JOSHUA SCHEER | SCHEERPOST…
(2026-03-19). Labor's Answer To Artificial Intelligence? Give Us Our Time Back. popularresistance.org When it comes to A.I., there's a stark gap in ambition between business and labor. | If A.I. ushers in a technological boom, corporations intend to use it to wage total war on labor. They will use efficiency gains to cut human jobs, surveil workers, and degrade work. Even if A.I. falls short of its lofty (perhaps inflated) valuations, the working class may still suffer severe consequences, since our economy and retirement increasingly depend on A.I. investments. | Workers sense that corporations have laid a trap for them. A recent Pew survey indicated most workers feel worried about A.I. in their workplaces, with…
(2026-03-19). Australia's looming fuel crisis: How Trump's Middle East war could hit home. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). FinMin Authorises Russia's Sberbank to Import Gold from India. infobrics.org The Ministry of Finance has added Russia's largest lender, Sberbank, to the list of banks permitted to import gold into the country…
(2026-03-19). JEFF McMULLEN: Fancy thrones, paper tigers and dirty bombs. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). African women make economic gains through global gig economy. globalvoices.org Women make up about 27 percent of the Africa's online gig workforceOriginally published on At 9: 00 a.m. in Lagos, Nigeria, when traffic starts easing from its daily rush-hour gridlock, Vivian opens her laptop. | Her commute is just twelve steps from her bedroom to the adjoining room that doubles as her office. Inside, a large desk anchors the space, paired with an ergono…
(2026-03-19). Department of War Seeks $200 Billion More to Fund Iran War. news.antiwar.com The Department of War says it needs $200 billion in additional funds for the war against Iran. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth suggested the number could go higher. According to a senior administration official speaking with The AP, the Department of War submitted the spending request to the White House. Congress will have to pass a …
(2026-03-19). Israel tries to murder RT journalists in Lebanon. thecanary.co 
The Israeli occupation has tried to murder RT's Lebanon bureau chief Steve Sweeney and his cameraman Ali Rida. Both men were wounded in the attack. Sweeney was speaking to camera in southern Lebanon about Israel's illegal invasion and resistance responses when an Israeli missile roared in, narrowly missing the two men — who were both […] | By
(2026-03-19). Washington's assault on Cuba and Latin America: A key front in the capitalist drive to abolish the 20th century. wsws.org The imperialist offensive to erase 20th‚Äëcentury social gains can be stopped only through the independent mobilization of the working class across the Americas.
(2026-03-19). Burkina Faso launches Five-Year development plan. moderndiplomacy.eu Burkina Faso launched its 64-billion-dollar National Development Plan (NDP) for 2026—2030, on March 9. The plan is one of the largest economic programs ever proposed in the Sahel. About two-thirds of this money will be raised domestically from the revenues generated by state-owned enterprises and through citizen shareholding programs. "Using our sovereign resources, we can …
(2026-03-19). Howard Men's Basketball Is on the Brink of Making March Madness History. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON, D.C — The day after Howard University's men's basketball team had its first-ever NCAA Tournament win, students on the campus were hoping for another win in one of collegiate sports' premier events. On Thursday night, the Bison will compete in Buffalo against the University of Michigan. Howard's win against the University of Maryland, Baltimore …
(2026-03-19). Gulf attacks 'unacceptable', India says amid supply concerns. newarab.com 
(2026-03-19). Restoring our mosque revived my soul. electronicintifada.net For two years, I felt like a robot, devoid of feeling. But our collective effort to ensure we could pray together again during Ramadan has made me human again.
(2026-03-19). Residents of Small Pennsylvania Town Resist 6 Planned AI Data Center Campuses. truthout.org "Idon't like to see anyone upset," said Nick Farris of Provident Real Estate Advisors. He was sitting in the front of a crowd of roughly 150 inside Valley View High School's auditorium in Archbald, a town of about 7,500, huddled between two mountain ranges in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley. Farris was there to represent the developer for Project Scott, one of many data center campuses coming to… |
(2026-03-19). What makes the US war against Iran different? links.org.au 
Michael Prà∂bsting — The present war against Iran stands in glaring contradiction to the actual strategy of the White House, the so-called "Donroe Doctrine". Why?
(2026-03-19). 'The Matter Is Being Radicalized and Solutions Are Being Ignored': Special CounterSpin episode on the history of Iran propaganda. fair.org 
(2026-03-19). FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches. newarab.com 
A report by the disciplinary committee of world football's governing body found the IFA "failed to take meaningful action against In October 2024, the Palestine Football As…
(2026-03-19). Exclusive: McDonnell's blacked-out SAR reply hints at another Labour Together plot. thecanary.co 
A 'Subject Access Request' (SAR) by left-wing MP and former shadow chancellor John McDonnell has given a further glimpse at the extent of the spying and plotting of scandal-riddled Israel lobby-funded 'Labour Together' against the Labour left. An SAR is a statutory mechanism, under UK data law, for individuals to demand an organisation reveal what […] | By
(2026-03-19). Pro-Kremlin Russian blogger who turned on Putin sent to psychiatric unit. scmp.com A pro-Kremlin figure who unexpectedly denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine in a social media post this week that went viral has been placed in a psychiatric facility, Russian media reported on Thursday. | Ilya Remeslo made a career denouncing Putin's critics until he became one himself, posting a manifesto late on Tuesday to his 90,000 followers on ‚Å Telegram entitled: "Five reasons why I stopped supporting Vladimir Putin."
(2026-03-19). Tidbits-Mar 19-Reader Comments: Iran War Quagmire; Make No Kings 3 Largest Antiwar Protest in US History; Sexual Violence Allegations by Cesar Chavez; One Battle After Another: Different Perspectives; Putin Repression of Left Opponents of Ukraine War. portside.org Tidbits-Mar 19-Reader Comments: Iran War Quagmire; Make No Kings 3 Largest Antiwar Protest in US History; Sexual Violence Allegations by Cesar Chavez; One Battle After Another: Different Perspectives; Putin Repression of Left Opponents of Ukraine War |
(2026-03-19). Huge Trump Iran war funding request faces stiff opposition in Congress. al-monitor.com By Patricia Zengerle and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. military's request for $200 billion in additional funding for the Iran war met with stiff opposition in the U.S. Congress on Thursday, as Democrats and even some Republicans questioned the need for the money after large defense appropriations last year.A U.S. official confirmed a Washington Post report that the Department of Defense has asked the White House to approve a more than $200 billion request to Congress to fund the war in Iran.
(2026-03-19). Ford worker Gregory Knopf killed at Sharonville Transmission Plant in Ohio. wsws.org Knopf, a father of three and grandfather of eight, was killed after a press machine activated while undergoing routine maintenance and pinned him against equipment.
(2026-03-19). Taking Aim at Overpaid CEOs. inequality.org The espresso machine in Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's personal office in Newport Beach, California, retails for $14,000—almost as much as the $14,674 annual wage of the coffee giant's median worker, a part-time barista. In other words, nearly half of Starbucks's 361,000 employees would have to spend every dime they make over an entire year to …
(2026-03-19). Siete preguntas y respuestas sobre los sismos al sureste de Imías. cubadebate.cu El sismo de magnitud de momento 6,0 de las 12: 28 a.m. de este 17 de marzo, ubicado a 37 kilómetros del sureste de Imías, sacudió a la población del lugar y sus alrededores del Oriente cubano. Todavía se analizan por especialistas de nuestra institución y de la Defensa Civil en Guantánamo los posibles daños de este último sismo.
(2026-03-19). Arte y cultura crecen en Cuba, pese a las adversidades. cubadebate.cu El programa, que celebra el centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro y el aniversario 62 de la Empresa de Grabaciones y Ediciones Musicales (Egrem), invita a disfrutar en abril y en fechas posteriores de múltiples actividades, entre ellas el Festival Piña Colada, del 2 al 5 de este mes en la provincia de Ciego de àÅvila.
(2026-03-19). U.S. Plans to Resume Use of Military Air Base In Northeast Brazil. covertactionmagazine.com In private talks with their Brazilian counterparts, U.S. diplomats have expressed interest in resuming unrestricted access and use of air base installations in Natal, capital of the northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte, as well as on the island of Fernando de Noronha. Their central argument involves the so-called "historical right of operational return," …
(2026-03-19). Moscú a La EEUU busca una salida de Irán: øqué opciones tiene? cubadebate.cu La prolongación del conflicto en Irán está cambiando el tablero internacional, no solo en Oriente Medio. Analizamos la visión de Rusia sobre el fin del conflicto, cómo este le pasa factura a la OTAN y crea un choque dentro de MAGA. Además, por qué Ucrania se lanza contra Irán y los mitos y realidades sobre las negociaciones Cuba-EEUU.
(2026-03-19). Violencia de pandillas y la impunidad en Guatemala. nacla.org 
Los ataques perpetrados por el Barrio 18 en enero buscaban desestabilizar el país en beneficio de las influyentes élites políticas que han desafiado al gobierno del presidente Bernardo Arévalo.
(2026-03-19). Ariel Martínez: "20 años después, las mismas 4 letras y el mismo orgullo" cubadebate.cu En 2006 empezó este gran torneo llamado World Baseball Classic, era un niño cuando Cuba dejó la piel en el terreno y lograba un excelente resultado. Fue un honor y un sueño cumplido poder tener las 4 letras en el pecho en el mismo escenario 20 años después.