(2026-03-31). Iran war: Pakistan caught lying to Trump about mediating peace talks? Tehran rejects move. hindustantimes.com Iran has firmly rejected claims of peace talks with the United States, dismissing both Washington's proposals and Pakistan's mediation efforts as "unrealistic" and irrelevant. Tehran drew a clear red line, warning that it will not negotiate under pressure even as Donald Trump escalates rhetoric with fresh ultimatums targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. With tensions rising and diplomacy faltering, the risk of a wider regional escalation continues to grow.
(2026-03-31). Israel's largest oil refinery in flames as Trump threatens Iran's energy infra, Kharg Island. hindustantimes.com Israel's largest oil refinery in Haifa has been hit again amid escalating Iran-Israel hostilities, triggering massive fires and raising concerns over critical energy infrastructure security. Strikes linked to Iran's retaliation have also impacted industrial zones from Haifa to Beersheba, intensifying fears of a wider economic and military fallout. As the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signals continued attacks and Tehran denies any negotiations, pressure mounts on Donald Trump as the conflict deepens across strategic targets.
(2026-03-31). Trump Willing to End War on Iran without opening Hormuz Strait? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Trump has Having degraded Iran's military capabilities, Trump hopes that future diplomacy will help reopen the Strait and that other countries will take the lead on those negotiations (!) | If wishes were fishes we'd all have barrels full. | Meanwhile, Secre…
(2026-03-31). Auguries of Failure: Israel Invades Lebanon, Yet Again. counterpunch.org 
When will Israel realise that invading Lebanon with paralytic compulsion can never be the solution to its security ills? Having destroyed Gaza with existential, illegal fury, the Israeli Defense Forces have commenced operations in Lebanon with a similar, devastating imprint. Doltishly assuming that the Lebanon front would stay quiet as it went about its business committing the
(2026-03-31). Chinese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz: FM. ecns.cn Three Chinese vessels recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz, following coordination with relevant parties, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday.
(2026-03-31). Iran confirms IRGC Naval chief Alireza Tangsiri's death in Israeli strikes, vows fierce revenge. hindustantimes.com Iran has confirmed the killing of IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri in an Israeli airstrike, marking a major escalation in the conflict. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed "deadlier revenge," warning of retaliatory strikes against U.S. and Israeli targets across the Gulf. As tensions spike following targeted assassinations and threats to strategic assets like the Strait of Hormuz, pressure mounts on Donald Trump amid fragile ceasefire efforts and fears of a wider regional war.
(2026-03-31). Tehran under intensifying strikes as conflict deepens, ceasefire prospects dim. ecns.cn Tehran has come under increasingly frequent and intense airstrikes in recent days, as Iran steps up retaliatory attacks on Israeli targets and US military bases, deepening a conflict that remains fierce and deadlocked. Despite mediation efforts led by Pakistan, both sides continue to press demands deemed unacceptable by the other, leaving little chance of a near-term ceasefire.
(2026-03-31). Iran strikes spotlight Israel's defence infrastructure amid widening conflict. hindustantimes.com Iran's latest strikes have shifted focus to Israel's defence backbone, with claims that key aerospace and weapons facilities were targeted in a new drone wave. The move came just after Donald Trump's sharp warning to "obliterate" Iran's energy infrastructure, raising the stakes further. Tehran is framing the attacks as retaliation, while also expanding strikes across the region, including alleged hits on U.S. positions. As tensions spread from Israel to the Gulf, fears are growing that the conflict is entering a broader and more dangerous phase with strategic targets now in the crosshairs.
(2026-03-31). Pakistan minister falls on floor at Iran war meeting rejected by Tehran | Israel. hindustantimes.com Pakistan's diplomatic push to mediate between the U.S. and Iran has hit turbulence after a high-profile slip at a key summit in Islamabad. Tehran swiftly rejected Islamabad's role, with its foreign ministry clarifying it is not part of any such mediation framework and dismissing U.S. demands as "excessive." The episode puts pressure on Shehbaz Sharif's outreach efforts, while Donald Trump continues to push for a deal amid rising regional tensions.
(2026-03-31). The US Israeli War On Iran, Palestine, Trump & Erdogan With Socialist Ertuƒürul Kàºrkàßàº. indybay.org The US Israel war on Iran and Lebanon has deepened the economic and political crisis in the Middle East and particularly Turkey. Ertuƒürul Kàºrkàßຠis a former member of the Turkish parliament and is current Honorary President of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) is interviewed about the effect of this US Israel war on Turkey, the Kurds and the region…
(2026-03-31). Egypt turns to Libya for oil as Iran war chokes Gulf supplies. newarab.com 
Egyptian authorities are expected to hammer out a deal with Libya in this regard, in their bid to offset effects from the US-Israel war on Iran and Iranian attacks on energy facilities in the Gulf region.
(2026-03-31). Iran touts new 'True Promise 4' strike wave on US, Israel targets | IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran has escalated its confrontation with the U.S. and Israel, unveiling its 87th wave of "Operation True Promise 4" as a major revenge strike it claims marks a new phase of the war. Tehran says it launched a mix of ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones on March 30, targeting what it calls U.S.—Israeli command centers, "pilot hideouts," drone hangars, and arms warehouses across the region. The I.R.G.C. lists advanced missiles such as Emad, Qiam, and Khorramshahr‚Äë4 among the weapons used, and claims it hit five U.S. bases as well as locations in Haifa Bay, Kiryat Shmona, Tel Aviv, Be'er Sh…
(2026-03-31). Eleven Israelis lightly wounded from Iranian missile barrage. haaretz.com
(2026-03-31). Iran plans complete fuel chokehold in Gulf? Amid Hormuz closure, key oil pipeline in UAE targeted. hindustantimes.com Satellite images have surfaced showing fires at two pumping stations on the Habshan—Fujairah pipeline. Fujairah's oil infrastructure and the export route linked to the Habshan-Fujairah line came under attack during the war, including drone strikes and fires that disrupted operations.
(2026-03-31). Kuwait oil tanker blaze near Dubai deepens Iran maritime tensions | Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Iran's shadow war at sea may be colliding head‚Äëon with political theatre on land, after Kuwait accused a suspected Iranian strike of setting a fully loaded oil tanker ablaze near Dubai just days after Donald Trump boasted that Tehran was letting tankers pass "as a gift." Kuwait's state‚Äëowned crude carrier Al‚ÄëSalmi was hit while at anchorage off Dubai on March 31, with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation denouncing what it called a "direct and criminal" attack that tore into the hull, sparked a fire on board and raised immediate fears of a major oil spill in one of th…
(2026-03-31). Turkey under attack, again: Fourth missile fired at NATO member – Iran behind strike or…. hindustantimes.com Tensions spill into NATO territory as Turkey claims a fourth missile breach of its airspace, allegedly launched from Iran and intercepted by NATO defence systems. Ankara has raised alarm over repeated incidents while also lashing out at the wider conflict dynamics, warning of a prolonged regional crisis. Iran, however, denies responsibility and alleges false-flag operations, deepening uncertainty as pressure mounts on NATO amid the escalating war.
(2026-03-31). The SAVE Act Would Rig Our Elections. counterpunch.org 
The Senate is debating the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Voting rights organizations, civil rights groups, and others warn that the bill would cause unprecedented disruptions in voting, potentially disenfranchising tens of millions of eligible voters. But President Trump insists that it's "one of the most IMPORTANT & CONSEQUENTIAL pieces of legislation in the history of Congress,
(2026-03-31). Insights | UN official: China's tech empowers the Global South. ecns.cn Recently, the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum was held in Beijing under the theme "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation," bringing together global leaders from government, business, and academia.
(2026-03-31). MƒÅori radio network says funding cuts threaten survival of iwi stations. asiapacificreport.nz By Pokere Paewai, RNZ MƒÅori issues reporter New Zealand's national MƒÅori radio network, Te Whakaruruhau o NgƒÅ Reo Irirangi MƒÅori o Aotearoa, is considering litigation over a potential loss of government funding which it says threatens the survivability of iwi radio stations. Chairperson Peter-Lucas Jones (NgƒÅti Kahu, Te RƒÅrawa, NgƒÅi Takoto, Te Aup≈çuri) — who…
(2026-03-31). China launches humanoid robot production line with 10,000-unit capacity. ecns.cn China has put into operation its first humanoid robot production line with an annual capacity of more than 10,000 units, marking a step toward large-scale manufacturing of the technology, according to media reports.
(2026-03-31). Autism isn't the problem. The system is. onlineopinion.com.au The multi-billion-dollar autism bill is not the disease, but a symptom of a system that rewards diagnosis over disability and expansion over recovery.
(2026-03-31). Air China resumes direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang. ecns.cn Air China resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on Monday.
(2026-03-31). World Data Organization launches in Beijing to boost data governance. ecns.cn The World Data Organizationholds its first general meeting in Beijing, China, March 30, 2026./WDO.It is expected that by 2030, the WDO will become an internationally influential platform and a trusted hub in the data field.
(2026-03-31). The New York Times Finally Has "Fresh Doubts" About Trump's Diplomacy. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-31). 'We're doing something about it' Fiji's health minister defends HIV response. asiapacificreport.nz By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Fiji's Health Minister Dr Ratu Antonio Lalabalavu has defended the government's handling of the country's HIV crisis. HIV is surging in Fiji with at least 9000 people — or nearly one percent of the population — reported to be now infected. There are concerns that the real figure…
(2026-03-31). Arabs panic as Iran war burns wallets, demand more cash after seizing $500000000000 Iran assets. hindustantimes.com As Trump's Iran war bleeds into a fifth week, the UAE has reportedly seized $530 billion in Iranian assets, yanked golden visas and is demanding massive reparations. With missiles still flying and economists warning the Emirates could be "blown up" by a wider war, this video unpacks the Arab cost of Washington's gamble.
(2026-03-31). OK, Fine, Give TSA Agents Back Pay … But Then Send Them Home For Good. counterpunch.org 
At airports across the US, Transportation Security Administration agents have been "working" — that is, impeding, harassing, ogling, and groping air travelers — without pay since Valentine's Day due to a congressional feud over funding for their parent department. Well, some of them, anyway. Several hundred have quit; quite a few are calling in sick
(2026-03-31). Champagne in Knesset as Israel passes 'racist' death penalty law. newarab.com 
The bill, approved by 62 of the
(2026-03-31). Jerusalem municipality renewed Palestinian home demolitions in Silwan for construction of Jewish archaeological park. haaretz.com Bulldozers and dozens of police officers arrived in the al-Bustan neighborhood in Silwan on Monday to demolish several Palestinian homes and structures. After Passover, the municipality is expected to demolish more to build a Jewish archaeological-tourism park…
(2026-03-31). Commercial rocket makes maiden flight. ecns.cn A leading commercial space company conducted the debut flight of its new carrier rocket model on Monday, placing an experimental robotic cargo spaceship and two satellites into their designated orbits.
(2026-03-31). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-03-31). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-03-31). Friday 5/1: may day! gay day! queer & trans non/workers of the world unite! indybay.org 16th st bart…
(2026-03-31). SF Joins Worldwide "No Kings Day" Repudiation of Trump Crimes. indybay.org Trump blasted by unions, environmentalists, medical workers, peace groups, religious groups, LGBTQ, academics, lawyers, women, political groups, nudists, patriots and many who don't usually join protests. Billionaires not so much.
(2026-03-31). Saturday 4/18: Pacific Pearl Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event. indybay.org Pacific Pearl – 2733 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588…
(2026-03-31). The Deafening Abdication of Four Ex-Presidents on Trump. counterpunch.org 
What should the American people, especially the hundreds of millions of their voters, expect Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden to do against the vicious, serial law-violating, violent, corrupt, agency-dismantling Donald Trump and the crony Trumpsters who are wrecking our government and our economy? These former Presidents should mobilize the
(2026-03-31). U.S.-Israeli air strikes hit Iraqi paramilitary bases in Babil and Anbar – reports. ecns.cn US-Israeli air strikes hit Iraqi paramilitary bases in Babil and Anbar-reports.
(2026-03-31). Tuesday 3/31: We Can't Beat Trump Fascism and Genocide with Pro-Israel Candidates Like Scott Weiner! indybay.org SYDNEY GOLDSTEIN THEATER- 275 HAYES STREET SF.
(2026-03-31). No Kings, No Trump, No War Protesters Resist a Fascist America. indybay.org Across the US in over 3,000 protests and in countries around the world, the "No Kings III" protests today brought activists, citizens, and those concerned about the erosion of our democracy, along with anti-war protesters into the streets calling for "No Kings, No ICE, No War." The collective message was that "When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration's unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear…
(2026-03-31). Friday 4/3: Rally Against ICE Expansion Friday April 3 4:30 -Mission Police Station. indybay.org Mission Police Station | 630 Valencia Street | 94110…
(2026-03-31). Sunday 4/12: The Hidden History of Zionism with Mya Shone. indybay.org Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco 1147 Franklin St. @ Geary San Francisco…
(2026-03-31). Juneteenth as a Title V Holiday throughout California remains an ongoing challenge. indybay.org While Juneteenth became a a Title V Federal Holiday in June 2021, on many California municipalities Juneteenth 2026 has yet to be designated as a paid official holiday for all employees and residents to observe. | Choosing to align Juneteenth as a "paid holiday" is much more than an extra vacation day; it is a commitment to respect, equity, and civic integrity.
(2026-03-31). South Korea issues 10 year multiple-entry visas for 14 Chinese cities. ecns.cn South Korea began issuing 10-year multiple-entry visas to residents of 14 Chinese cities starting Tuesday, according to media reports.
(2026-03-31). China bans entombing cremated remains in empty flats. geo.tv 
Chinese families gather at a cemetery for Qingming, the "tomb-sweeping festival," in Jinjiang, Fujian province. — AFP
(2026-03-31). Tunnel explosion in southwest China claims four lives, site closed. ecns.cn A suspected combustible gas explosion struck the Tiefengshan Tunnel on the Wanzhou—Kaijiang section of the Enshi—Guangyuan National Expressway in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality at around 15: 10 on Monday, according to Chongqing's Wanzhou District Transport Bureau.
(2026-03-31). What I Saw in Cuba Was Resilience. counterpunch.org 
I traveled to Cuba this month. As a Cuban American, that sentence carries the weight of longing born of an estrangement from my roots. For much of my life, Cuba existed as a distant story, a place I knew only through descriptions from my father.
(2026-03-31). Criticism of Trump's leadership drives nationwide 'No Kings' protests. ecns.cn Widespread criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership and policies has fueled nationwide "No Kings" protests, with demonstrators and public figures accusing the administration of overreaching executive power, harsh immigration enforcement, risky foreign policy, and economic measures that have added to financial strain, according to media reports.
(2026-03-31). Staircase to Nowhere: MAGA's Crowning Achievement. commondreams.org 
In a perhaps unprecedented dark time for America and the world, let us take solace in our indomitable Dear Stable Genius, who remains unwaveringly focused on taking care of shiny business: Gold social security cards like Elvis, a $400 million, lopsided shed/ballroom with gaudy columns but no main entrance, and of course gold toilets – which all keeps him so busy he hardly has time to threaten Iran with war crimes. What a time to be alive, barely.In actual good news, No Kings Day 3.0 drew between 8 and 12 million people, thus hovering tantalizingly close to the 3.5% of a nation's populace historically required…
(2026-03-31). China launches space medical experiments in push to build 'space hospital'. ecns.cn China has launched a set of experimental medical projects into orbit as part of plans to develop the world's first "space hospital," in a step toward expanding healthcare capabilities for astronauts.
(2026-03-31). Body of missing Chinese PhD student found in Italian avalanche area>. ecns.cn The body of a Chinese doctoral student who went missing in January has been found in an avalanche area near Mezdi Pass in Italy's Dolomites, media reports said.
(2026-03-31). APPLE Bosses and Lawyers Panic as Whistleblower Trial and Judgement Hearing Gets Close. indybay.org APPLE bosses & lawyers are growing panicky as whistleblower Ashley Gjà∏vik's trial & judgement hearing are getting closer. Apple has spent millions on lawyers to try to shut her legal cases shutdown but have been unsuccessful. Now the hearing is getting closer throwing through.
(2026-03-31). Friday 4/3: House Concert – Lucy Clearwater & Lucas Lawson. indybay.org Lower Pacific Heights…
(2026-03-31). Spain bars US Iran-bound flights, exposing NATO strains | Trump. hindustantimes.com Spain has blocked U.S. military aircraft from using its airspace for operations against Iran, creating a major challenge for Donald Trump amid escalating conflict. Led by Pedro Sánchez, Madrid's decision forces American warplanes to reroute, increasing costs and operational strain. The move highlights growing divisions within NATO, raising questions about alliance unity and the future of Western coordination in the Iran war.
(2026-03-31). Kuomintang chairperson invited to visit mainland. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China Central Committee and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, have invited Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang party, to visit the Chinese mainland from April 7 to 12, a senior official said on Monday.
(2026-03-31). Living on a Dump-Truck (Oops, I Meant Trump) Planet. counterpunch.org 
Honestly, I can't believe I'm in this world of ours (or do I mean His?). Yes, this very one and no other! Almost a quarter of a century after, in response to the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. launched its war in Afghanistan that would last a mere 20 years until Donald Trump prepared for and Joe Biden carried
(2026-03-31). Solidarity and education – essential pillars of the future. onlineopinion.com.au As multilateralism frays, the UN has quietly found consensus on something basic: solidarity and education still underpin social justice.
(2026-03-31). Barbecue, Empire, and Haiti's Child Soldiers. counterpunch.org 
A shaky video shot in the streets of Solino in October 2024 captures the reality unfolding in Haiti. In the clip, a contingent of young men and child soldiers wave guns in the air and chant triumphantly: "Take Solino! If you are not with Viv Ansanm, we will burn you all together." It is a brief, jolting window into the growing power of the Viv Ansanm (Living Together) paramilitary coalition and the central role of children within its ranks.
(2026-03-31). China builds high-speed rail tunnel 89 meters under Yangtze River. ecns.cn Eighty-nine meters beneath the Yangtze River, China's domestically developed "Linghang," the world's largest-diameter high-speed-rail shield tunneling machine, is accelerating excavation work on a 14-kilometer tunnel to enable high-speed trains to travel under the river.
(2026-03-31). Israel: Discriminatory Death Penalty Bill only for Palestinians Passes. juancole.com Within the civil court system in Israel, the bill imposes the death penalty for the deliberate killing of a person with the int…
(2026-03-31). Saturday 4/4: Vote Left Unity! Meet the Candidates, Part 1. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-03-31). Exploring Tajikistan's snow-capped peaks and celebrating Persian New Year in the Pamirs. ecns.cn Follow us to explore Tajikistan's snow-capped mountains and serene alpine lakes in the heart of the Pamirs. And join Tajikistan's Deputy Prime Minister Dilorom Mansuri to celebrate the vibrant festival of Nowruz.
(2026-03-31). A state-run sting: budget spits in face of those shouldering burden. haaretz.com The state budget passed by this failed and irresponsible government is a reflection of its true nature and the disdain which with it views the hardships that many Israelis are experiencing. Even a functioning opposition would have stood no chance against the corrupt gang that closed ranks since October 7 ‚ñ The head of the Israel Police is no longer merely Ben Gvir's subcontractor— he has become an electoral asset…
(2026-03-31). Friday 5/1: May Day San Jose: International Day Rally & March 2026. indybay.org SAN JOSE: Gather for RALLY at Story Rd. & King Rd, then we MARCH to San Jose City Hall community, performances, more…
(2026-03-31). Comicomment: Who put Kumamon on the front lines of militarization. ecns.cn Japan's Ministry of Defense is deploying extended-range missiles to Ground Self-Defense Force camps as part of its counterstrike capabilities, with the rollout of two types beginning on Tuesday.
(2026-03-31). Palestine: In Nablus 'to survive you can't think about tomorrow'. newarab.com 
"Nablus is at the centre of a huge prison, surrounded by fourteen Israeli settlements and many checkpoints which are closed by the army most of the time. How much longer do we have to suffer? They've Social misery, murderous repression, fear of disappearing, a feeling of abandonment. I thought I had used up those words trying to describe the Palestine of years gone by. | But in the few days I spent…
(2026-03-31). Tuesday 3/31: Next After No Kings 3? Community Organizing Call for Our Next Steps. indybay.org Virtual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-03-31). Monday 4/20: Leidesdorff Ranch 1846 Golden Legacy – Transition year from Mexican rule to U.S. rule. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza | Historic Folsom Station | Sutter St. & Reading St. | Folsom, CA. 95630…
(2026-03-31). The Scourge of the Sky: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-31). Sunday 4/19: Downtown Pleasant Hill Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event — Sunday, April 19. indybay.org Downtown Pleasant Hill – 105 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill 94523…
(2026-03-31). Over 1,000 Japanese citizens rally in Tokyo, urge gov't apology over Chinese embassy intrusion. ecns.cn More than 1,000 Japanese citizens gathered again in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's busiest districts, on Sunday evening to protest a series of dangerous policy moves since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office. They also demanded the government properly handle the incident in which a Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer forcibly entered the Chinese embassy in Japan and issue an immediate apology to China.
(2026-03-31). Moscow urges Tokyo to learn lessons of history, warns of countermeasures. ecns.cn Russia has urged Japan to learn the lessons of history and return to a peaceful path, warning that it will take countermeasures if Tokyo continues its path of remilitarization.
(2026-03-31). Help Arrives for Cuba in Crisis, as Most Nations Stand Aside. counterpunch.org 
Streets and hospital corridors at night in Cuba are dark. Cars and buses don't move. Cubans walk or ride bicycles. Trash doesn't move. Trucks lack fuel. Offices, production units, and hospital operating rooms are closed down. Older people and babies are dying. Oil tankers had not arrived for over three months, especially after the U.S.
(2026-03-31). Tehran warns as Washington eyes key oil hub. ecns.cn Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran, relaying messages and coordinating back-channel communications. However, there was no immediate response from Washington or Tehran, and it remained unclear whether the talks would be direct or indirect.
(2026-03-31). New Analyses: EPA Consistently Fails to Warn Public of Pesticide Cancer Risks. indybay.org WASHINGTON, March 30, 2026 — The Environmental Protection Agency has routinely failed to put cancer warnings on pesticide products even when its own assessments have found a high risk of those products causing cancer, according to two new analyses released today by the Center for Food Safety and the Center for Biological Diversity.
(2026-03-31). Xi congratulates World Data Organization on its inauguration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to mark the inauguration of the World Data Organization (WDO).
(2026-03-31). US: New Unlawful US Boat Strike. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives to brief senators at the US Capitol, Washington DC, January 7, 2026. | © 2026 Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Photo | (Washington, DC) — The United States' latest strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, which reportedly killed four people, highlights a sustained pattern of unlawful use of lethal force outside any context of armed conflict, amounting to extrajudicial executions, Human Rights Watch said today.The US Southern Command announced on March 25, 2026, that it had carried out a "lethal kinetic strike" against a boat it said was involve…
(2026-03-31). Poll: Most American Jews oppose war against Iran, believe Trump has clear plan. haaretz.com Survey commissioned by J Street found that 60 percent of Jewish voters oppose the military action against Iran and 58 percent believe that it weakens the United States…
(2026-03-31). China's new commercial rocket Kinetica-2 completes maiden mission. ecns.cn China's commercial space company CAS Space on Monday successfully debuted its Kinetica-2 carrier rocket, a medium-lift liquid-fueled vehicle, from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwest China.
(2026-03-31). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-03-31). Friday 4/3: Emergency Rally Against ICE Expansion. indybay.org Mission Police department 630 Valencia Street…
(2026-03-31). Sunday 4/5: Let Iran Live – a community mutual aid fundraiser. indybay.org 6501 San Pablo Ave | Oakland, CA | 94608…
(2026-03-31). At SF No Kings Day Support for May 1 Gen Strike & Against War on Iran & Palestine. indybay.org Thousands of people joined the No Kings Day in San Francisco and trade unionists and people spoke out about the issues. There was also support for a May Day general strike…
(2026-03-31). A history of Beijing blossoms>. ecns.cn Exactly 142 years ago, the disgraced prince Yixin, better known as Prince Kung, rode west from the Forbidden City.
(2026-03-31). Trump's Confused, Again: He's Bringing Prices Up. counterpunch.org 
We know Donald Trump gets easily confused. During his campaign, he repeatedly insisted that he would keep us out of a war in Iran. Now, after being in office less than 14 months, he started an unprovoked war in Iran. Trump obviously couldn't remember whether he was supposed to avoid a war in the Middle
(2026-03-31). Lebanon: 3 peacekeepers killed in 24 hours amid Israeli assault. newarab.com 
Three Two peacekeepers were killed on Monday after an explosion from an unknown origin destroyed their vehicle near Bani Hayyan in south Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping force
(2026-03-31). China leads the world in invasive BCI products. ecns.cn China's brain-computer interface (BCI) industry is entering a new phase of development as the country accelerates efforts to translate laboratory research into clinical and commercial applications.
(2026-03-31). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Nalanda temple stampede: 8 killed, 12 injured; CM Nitish announces compensation for victims' kin. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-31). Lebanon: ICRC supporting life-saving medical services during hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Wednesday 4/29: How to Engage & Register Voters w/ Care, Clarity & Compliance to Protect Your Organization. indybay.org
(2026-03-31). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Executive Summary: Evaluation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Diabetes Mellitus Programs in Syria. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). "Our generation is planting the seeds of system failure in international law, but it is our children who will have to harvest this violent future." icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Ethiopia: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Dimona's Shadow: Israel's Nukes Warp Mideast Security. juancole.com
(2026-03-31). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-03-31). Trump tells aides he's willing to end war without reopening Hormuz. ecns.cn
(2026-03-31). La solidaridad sí comunica. cubadebate.cu El artículo examina cómo, durante marzo de 2026, el Convoy "Nuestra América" logró insertarse con fuerza en la conversación digital sobre Cuba. La eficacia comunicacional del convoy radicó en haber unido tres dimensiones: un contexto de presión geopolítica, una respuesta material ante la crisis y una narrativa emocional capaz de amplificarse en plataformas visuales como Instagram y Facebook. De ese modo, el convoy dejó de ser solo un hecho puntual para convertirse en un símbolo de apoyo a Cuba.
(2026-03-31). Aprovechar residuos sólidos: Oportunidad estratégica para la economía cubana y el bienestar del pueblo. cubadebate.cu En Cuba, la basura se ha vuelto parte del paisaje en algunos lugares. Está en las esquinas, en los barrios, en la vida cotidiana. Pero la pregunta no es solo por qué hay basura… sino qué estamos perdiendo cada vez que la dejamos ahí. En un país con escasez de materias primas, de divisas y de recursos… øcómo es posible que estemos botando riqueza todos los días? Sobre esta interrogante y otras cuestiones vinculadas al reciclaje, lo invitamos a debatir.
(2026-03-31). Escalada de violencia en Haití: Disputas entre bandas dejan decenas de muertos y miles de desplazados. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con un informe de Naciones Unidas, los choques han provocado la muerte de casi 20 000 personas desde 2021 y el desplazamiento de más de 1,4 millones de personas. El documento detalla que el número de víctimas aumenta anualmente, mientras las bandas armadas, cada vez son más autónomas y poderosas.
(2026-03-31). Canoístas cubanas Cirilo y López se preparan en Colombia de cara a los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. cubadebate.cu Las canoístas cubanas Yarisleidis Cirilo y Yinnolis Franchesca López cumplen una base de entrenamiento en condiciones de altura en Guatapé, Antioquia, con miras a los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026. La preparación en la nación sudamericana concluirá el 18 de abril.
(2026-03-31). China: "Apoyamos firmemente a Cuba en la salvaguarda de su soberanía y seguridad" cubadebate.cu "China insta a Estados Unidos a que cese de inmediato el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Cuba, así como cualquier forma de coacción o presión. Seguiremos prestando asistencia a Cuba en la medida de nuestras posibilidades y a nuestra manera", afirmó Mao Ning, la portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de China.
(2026-03-31). Francia_Marzo 2026: Semana anticolonial y antiracista. indybay.org La Semana Anticolonial existe desde 2006 dentro de la red ´Exit Colonialism ª, surgida tras la movilización contra la ley del 23 de febrero de 2005, que afirmaba que la colonización había tenido aspectos positivos. La red creció significativamente, reuniendo a cerca de 50 asociaciones y organizaciones tanto nacionales como internacionales.
(2026-03-31). Argentina: A 50 años del golpe, sigamos luchando por el °Nunca Más! indybay.org Marchamos en todo el país por Memoria, Verdad y Justicia, contra las políticas de la dictadura y su continuidad hoy.
(2026-03-31). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 28.03.2026. indybay.org Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 28.03.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2026-03-30). Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire, readies to host US-Iran talks. newarab.com 
Afghanistan and Pakistan have The border clashes came on Sunday, the day Pakistan
(2026-03-30). Mass death of US troops? Trump's next move risks major calamity as he ignores Iran threat | Kharg,Oil. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump is now openly talking about "taking Iran's oil" as the war deepens, putting Kharg Island, Tehran's main export lifeline, in the direct crosshairs. In a new interview, he compared his vision to Venezuela, suggesting the U.S. could seize and control Iran's energy assets indefinitely after regime change. He even floated the idea that Kharg Island could be taken "very easily," dismissing Iranian defences and domestic critics as "stupid people." At the same time, the U.S. has surged thousands of additional ground troops and Marines into the Middle East, signalling that Washington is preparing for a potent…
(2026-03-30). The Miscalculation of the Century: Trump's Iran Adventure. counterpunch.org 
Last year, in July, the United States and Israel bombarded Iran's nuclear energy and nuclear research facilities over twelve days. After a few days, the two belligerent powers—who had no United Nations authorisation for this war of aggression—opened the door for a ceasefire. At that time, believing that this might very well be the basis for a full negotiation, the Iranian government led by Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei agreed to the terms set out: an immediate end to the strikes and no escalation. The missile launchers went quiet, but the deal was very fragile. There was no long-term peace agre…
(2026-03-30). Thursday 4/2: Webinar: Genocide in International Law and Its Application to Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/reg-O3J……
(2026-03-30). Israeli fire kills six in Gaza and the West Bank, over 10 in Lebanon, medics say. haaretz.com Three people were killed and two others were wounded when an Israeli plane fired a missile at a group of Palestinians in Gaza City, medics said. In the West Bank, health officials said the IDF fatally shot a 22-year-old man near Hebron…
(2026-03-30). Gaza: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the West? indybay.org There will be no more life in the Gaza Strip: no more houses, schools, or hospitals rebuilt, because Israel cannot tolerate the memory of what it did. Equally brutal are the censorship and silence in the face of terror. Is there any redemption as long as Zionism exists?>
(2026-03-30). Hamas Gaza commander abducted as Israel kills man in West Bank. newarab.com 
Unidentified gunmen abducted a field commander from Sources cited by Asharq Al-Awsat said the commander, affiliated with the Fighters were deployed across Gaza in response, pursuing suspects believed to be travelling in t…
(2026-03-30). Palestina: Continuidad de las masacres y el terrorismo institucionalizado sionista. indybay.org Palestina: Continuidad de las masacres y el terrorismo institucionalizado sionista // Gaza: øHay luz al final del túnel para Occidente?>
(2026-03-30). Putin challenges Trump in US backyard as American army struggles against IRGC In Iran war | Oil. hindustantimes.com Trump's administration cut off Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after Nicolás Maduro's ouster, slapped Havana with an aggressive sanctions regime and even threatened tariffs on any other nation that dared send crude to the island. Into that vacuum sails a Russian tanker, expected to dock in Cuba after entering the island's exclusive economic zone signalling that Moscow is ready to break Washington's energy siege just as the White House is busy with a war against Iran. Watch the video for more.
(2026-03-30). US Continues Escalating Strikes Iranian Power Infrastructure Iran Retaliates. thealtworld.com It appears the US has gone ahead and started striking Iranian power infrastructure. | Iran will almost certainly retaliate by striking essential infrastructure across the region. | Hitting power and desalination plants across the region will further impact energy production and exports, compounding energy supply and rising prices even if the Strait of Hormuz opened 100%. | I warned people the US is not going to end its war on Iran — at best it will pause like it did last year. | Stopping its war altogether with Iran would mean stopping its pursuit of global primacy altogether which it will NEVER do unless fo…
(2026-03-30). The Strait of Hormuz and the Significance of Maritime Routes. fairobserver.com Current events in the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted the huge importance of maritime routes. These are shaped by compulsory points of naval passage, located in strategic locations that act as chokepoints. They represent the compulsory crossing of waterways between oceans, between oceans and seas, and between seas. Their significance is linked to that of…
(2026-03-30). Iran warns retaliation amid fresh wave of attacks. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned again that his country would retaliate if their infrastructure and economic centers were attacked after Tehran suffered a wave of strikes from Israel as the region marked a month into the fighting.
(2026-03-30). Deafening silence about the Israeli Dimona nuclear double standard. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Ronny P. Sasmita The skies over Tehran and Natanz may still carry the lingering haze of joint US-Israeli bombing operations. Yet the world, filtered through the dominant lens of Western media, continues to be fed a singular narrative: the latent danger of Iran's uranium enrichment, perpetually described as being "one step away" from…
(2026-03-30). Diplomático libanés renuncia tras filtrar planes de un posible ataque nuclear contra Irán. cubadebate.cu El diplomático libanés y representante principal de la organización internacional Patriotic Vision (PVA) ante las Naciones Unidas, Mohamad Safa, renunció a su cargo tras acusar al organismo de estar preparándose para el uso de armas nucleares en Irán.
(2026-03-30). Trump Touts "Hand-Carved" Columns on Ballroom as War Costs US 10k Jobs a Month. truthout.org As major firms have blared dire warnings about the effects of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran on the economy and the growing affordability crisis, President Donald Trump on Sunday bragged to reporters about plans for his $400 million gilded White House ballroom on Air Force One. Holding up printed renderings of the ballroom, Trump bragged for several minutes about the extravagant-looking… |
(2026-03-30). Iran says envoy will remain in Beirut despite Lebanon order to leave. haaretz.com Iran's Foreign Ministry said its ambassador to Lebanon will remain in his post, effectively defying Beirut's decision to declare him persona non grata. 'Lebanon is in practise occupied by Iran,' Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar said in response…
(2026-03-30). How economic attrition is central to Iran's war strategy. newarab.com 
One month into the US-Israeli war, Iran is increasingly pursuing a strategy of economic attrition, targeting energy infrastructure and maritime routes with mass-produced, This calculated operational shift is designed to impose continuously rising financial costs on its adversaries, systematically
(2026-03-30). Will the US-Israeli War on Iran Open the Road to Palestinian Freedom? counterpunch.org Some are expressing frustration that Iran's conditions to end the war have not explicitly and unequivocally included a demand to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine and dismantle the apartheid regime. Among the conditions circulated in Iranian and sympathetic media—though not formally confirmed by Tehran—is the proposition that any resolution must include an end to
(2026-03-30). EXPOSED: Did the US Israel BOMB Kuwait's Desalination Plant to BLAME IRAN? Ep. 190. thealtworld.com Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region.
(2026-03-30). Israelis fleeing Iran war to Egypt complain of higher prices. newarab.com 
(2026-03-30). Israel ramps up arms production amid Iran war, Lebanon assault. newarab.com 
Israel's arms industry has ramped up production of interceptor missiles and other munitions in response to the country's continued wars on Iran and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Haaretz reported. | Production is expected to increase to four times the usual rate and continue through the Jewish holiday of Pesach, according to the Israeli outlet's military correspondent Amos Harel. | The report comes as the joint Israeli-US war on Iran – initially slated to last weeks – continues into its second month, with little prospect of a ceasefire on the horizon. | Despite wide-ranging strikes on Iran – including against its…
(2026-03-30). Thousands of Iranians Who Live on Kharg Island Face Possibility of US Invasion. truthout.org Over the past month of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, Donald's Trump mission has creeped from vowing that he's "not putting troops anywhere" to backing himself into an escalation that makes the chance of ground invasion far more likely. As many as 17,000 American troops could be gathering in preparation for an operation to land on, and potentially even seize, any number of Iranian islands in… |
(2026-03-30). At least three additional Israel Air Force members questioned on suspicion of Polymarket prediction betting on the Iran war. haaretz.com Several senior members of a fighter jet squadron provided testimony in the case, involving alleged betting on the Polymarket betting platform; the lead investigator in the case accused the air force of having 'a faulty organizational culture regarding classified information'…
(2026-03-30). Democracy Now! 2026-03-30 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 30, 2026; No Kings: Rep. Omar, Sen. Sanders, Bruce Springsteen, Jane Fonda, Joan Baez at Massive St. Paul Rally; "People Are Rising Up": Voices of No Kings Protests from NYC to Denver; NYC Palestine Activist Nerdeen Kiswani Speaks Out After Being Target of Assassination Plot; Report from Beirut: "Hearts Are Very, Very Heavy" After Israeli Strikes Target Journalists, Medics; "The Institutions Have Not Collapsed": Prof. Ali Kadivar on Iran's Resilience to U.S.-Israeli War | Headlines for March 30, 2026; No Kings: Rep. Omar, Sen. Sanders, Bruce Springsteen,…
(2026-03-30). from abroad are afraid to can culture sector survive the war? haaretz.com Israel's cultural sector has been battered since the pandemic and October 7. Will the war with Iran push it to the brink — and why is there still no contingency plan?
(2026-03-30). US/Iran/Israel: Officials Should Uphold Laws of War. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman looks out from her destroyed apartment in the Shahrak-e Gharb neighborhood of Tehran, Iran, March 21, 2026. | © 2026 Majid Saeedi/Getty Images | Letter to Ambassador Waltz-30 March 2026.pdf | Letter to Secretary Hegseth – 30 March 2026 | (Washington, DC) — Top officials from the United States, Iran, and Israel should stop using rhetoric that shows dangerous disregard for international humanitarian law in the ongoing Middle East conflict, Human Rights Watch said today in four letters to officials of the three countries. | Letter to Iranian Ambassador Ali Bahreini – 30…
(2026-03-30). Israel passes defence budget boost for military amid Iran war. newarab.com 
Israel has passed its biggest-ever budget, with massive increases in spending for the military and The Knesset voted 62-55 in favour of the $271 billion spending bill, which opposition leader
(2026-03-30). US used newly developed bomb in Iran school, sports hall strike. newarab.com 
The attack occurred on 28 February, when the
(2026-03-30). Montana's Ailing Rivers Need More Water, Not Words and Endless Studies. counterpunch.org 
Forty-one years ago Gov. Ted Schwinden appointed me as chairman of his newly-formed Governor's Drought Task Force. Montana's legendary rivers were running dry, fish were dying, and the governor was whining, "I can't make it rain." So he appointed a task force. The truth is, he didn't understand much about coldwater fisheries or that aquatic
(2026-03-30). US Killed Children in Iran Using New Missile That Explodes Into Pellets. truthout.org The U.S. hit a school and sports hall in Lamerd, Iran, on the first day of its war on the country, using a new, untested weapon made by Lockheed Martin that unleashes an explosive barrage of metal pellets on its target, new reporting finds. The U.S. strike on February 28 hit a building where dozens of young girls were doing their regular sports training, as well as an adjacent elementary… |
(2026-03-30). "Affordable" Care Gets Pricier Under Trump. levernews.com 
(2026-03-30). Confidence high among Taiwan people on mainland under new 5-year plan. ecns.cn China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which sets out goals and measures for further deepening economic cooperation and exchanges across the Taiwan Strait, has drawn support from Taiwan people working and living on the mainland.
(2026-03-30). Palestine digital forum explores the role of digital narratives. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-30). CIIE Stories | A fruitful result achieved at CIIE. ecns.cn From new product launches to cooperation agreements, and from supply chain upgrades to joint achievements under the Belt and Road Initiative, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has become a crucial bridge for Joy Wing Mau to deepen its presence in the Chinese market and connect global orchards with Chinese dining tables.
(2026-03-30). Probes launched over rising U.S. scrutiny. ecns.cn China has launched two trade barrier investigations targeting U.S. practices disrupting global industrial and supply chains and impeding trade in green products, in a calibrated response to Washington's new trade probes targeting China and other economies, officials and analysts said.
(2026-03-30). Over 600 Israeli academics sign petition urging action against anti-Palestinian settler violence. haaretz.com The petition urges Israel and international community to take immediate action against settler violence against Palestinians. 'Our government has not only failed to protect Palestinians, but has enabled those responsible for violence' said one organizer. Similar letters are in the works from other groups, including doctors, teachers and social workers…
(2026-03-30). FO Exclusive: Global Lightning Roundup of March 2026. fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, open the March 2026 edition of FO Exclusive with a rapid survey of a world under strain. They move from Washington's fiscal position to Latin American diplomacy, Silicon Valley's AI shakeup, European…
(2026-03-30). Iran: Military Stepping Up Child Recruitment. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Iranian security forces stand guard on top of an armored vehicle in Tehran on March 21, 2026. | © 2026 AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is conducting a campaign to recruit children as young as 12 to volunteer to become "homeland defending combatants," Human Rights Watch said today. The military recruitment and use of children is a grave violation of children's rights and a war crime when the children are under 15. ⚪ On March 26, 2026, an official from the IRGC's 27th Mohammad Rasulullah Division in Tehran said that a campaign…
(2026-03-30). $200 Billion: The Costs of the Iran War. counterpunch.org Shortly after the US launched its war on Iran, military officials reportedly told lawmakers that it would cost about $1.5 billion per day. There were reasons to believe that this was likely an undercount. Those impressions were bolstered once reports surfaced that the Pentagon is seeking an additional $200 billion appropriation from Congress. Even with
(2026-03-30). Democracy undermined: South Australia is like a one party state. onlineopinion.com.au One Nation's surge has not just crushed the Liberals in South Australia – it has crippled the opposition function democracy depends on.
(2026-03-30). To Make America Healthy Again, Break Up Big Ag. counterpunch.org 
President Trump has systematically broken virtually every promise made on the campaign trail to court health-focused voters. His most recent walk-backs on pesticide reform are a cruel insult to the idea of "making America healthy again." Among other controversies, he issued an executive order to boost the production of glyphosate, a toxic pesticide linked to cancer. And
(2026-03-30). Hudson Mothers Support Columbia County Sanctuary Movement. mediasanctuary.org In an online group for parents around Hudson, four mothers came together to create a fundraiser for Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM) at the music venue and bar Half Moon in Hudson. In this interview we hear from two of the organizer mothers and from David Quituisaca of CCSM. Report by Sina Basila Hickey. | The CCSM hotline is available 24/7 in English and Spanish. Call 518-291-9386…
(2026-03-30). In Israel, not all Christians are created equal. haaretz.com While Israel says its Christians are safer than anywhere else in the Middle East, in practice their treatment increasingly depends on loyalty to the political agenda of Netanyahu and his far-right coalition…
(2026-03-30). 90% destroyed: How Israel improved its interception of drones from Lebanon. haaretz.com The IDF won't reveal what makes it successful in downing most drones, both to withhold information from Hezbollah and because the fighting is likely to expand and change the statistics…
(2026-03-30). Lebanon judge completes investigation into port blast. newarab.com 
Lebanese judge Since 2023, the investigation into the massive
(2026-03-30). Global forensic legend Henry C Lee passes away at 87. ecns.cn The global forensic science community was saddened on Friday following news that world-renowned forensic scientist Henry C Lee passed away at his home in Henderson, Nevada. He was 87.
(2026-03-30). Israeli forces shoot dead two Palestinians in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in separate incidents in the occupied The military told AFP that a man armed with a knife began running towards soldiers operating near the southern West Bank town of Dura on Monday morning. | "Shortly after the identification, the soldiers opened fire on the terrorist and eliminated him," the military said. | The Ramallah-based Palestinian health ministry identified him as 22-year-old Ramzi al-Awawdeh, who it said was killed "by Israeli gun…
(2026-03-30). Coalition Sues Trump EPA Over Illegal Repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. commondreams.org A coalition of public health, environmental, and community advocates
(2026-03-30). Chongqing condiment gets 'global face' in Sino-Singapore design push. ecns.cn "Good design should lead to good business," said Li Xiaomeng, chief representative of the DBCS Chongqing office. Chongqing, as a major manufacturing hub in China, provides solid support for turning design concepts into tangible products, he added.
(2026-03-30). Economy on firm footing at start of 2026. ecns.cn China's industrial sector got off to a robust start in 2026, with profits of major industrial enterprises accelerating in the first two months of the year, underpinned by the strengthening of high-tech sectors and highlighting improving business conditions amid strong policy support, official data showed on Friday.
(2026-03-30). Israel Admits It Used Faked Photo to Say Slain Journalist Was Part of Hezbollah. truthout.org In a remarkably frank statement on Sunday, Israeli forces openly admitted to using a faked picture of a journalist they killed in Lebanon as supposed evidence that he was affiliated with armed groups. On Saturday, Israeli forces killed three journalists who were reporting on Israel's expanded bombardments and ground invasion of Lebanon. They were in a clearly marked press car on their way to… |
(2026-03-30). Will Donald Trump Take the Planet Down With Him? juancole.com Honestly, I can't believe I'm in this world of ours (or do I mean His?). Yes, this very one and no other! | Almost a quarter of a century after, in response to the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. launched its war in Afghanistan that would last a mere 20 years until Donald Trump prepared for and Joe Biden carried out a humiliating withdrawal of the last American troops there, the U.S. is back big time, dumber and more wildly destructive than ever. | Whew! That's a lot of (terrible) history to get into a single sentence! | And so, here's a TomDispatch question for you: What four-letter country, the first three of which are…
(2026-03-30). Thousands at No Kings Rally at NY Capitol. mediasanctuary.org On Saturday March 28, more than 3000 No Kings protests took place across the country to challenge the Trump's administration efforts to impose authoritarian rule. Several thousand gathered at the State Capitol in Albany before a second large demonstration on Central Avenue. In addition to speeches from elected officials, the crowd also heard about the fight for immigrant rights, single payer health care, labor rights and opposition to the wars in Iran and elsewhere. We hear from Bob Cohen of Citizen Action, Jim Tierney, Danny Boudreau of Ranked Choice Voting Albany, Karen Beetle of Capital District Border Watc…
(2026-03-30). Iran and the Illusions of War. counterpunch.org For whatever reason, our president has been sucked deeply into just the variety of foreign entanglement that he campaigned against. While he and his absurdly gung-ho "Secretary of War" assert that they are not bent on nation-building like their supposedly hapless and woke predecessors, they sure seem to be trying to build an Iranian state
(2026-03-30). King Solomon's Secret Algorithm: What AI Can Never Know — Part 1. fairobserver.com Among those who write about AI, Karen Hao is much more than a journalist and the author of the bestseller, Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI. She's a thinker, historian and philosopher. Instead of reacting to the latest hype as so many commentators do, she contextualizes and analyzes the news in…
(2026-03-30). Over $100 Billion Lost to Oil and Gas Price Spikes in First Month of Iran War, 350.org Analysis Shows. commondreams.org One month after the start of the Iran war, new analysis from 350.org shows that over $100 billion has been siphoned from ordinary people to oil and gas companies due to soaring energy prices.In addition to the horrific loss of human life, campaigners say the crisis highlights how dependence on fossil fuels enriches the few at the expense of the many. The analysis estimates that rising oil and gas prices have already cost consumers and businesses an additional $104.2—$111.6 billion. Impacts have been sharp and immediate, from textile factory layoffs in Bangladesh, to fuel rationing in Kenya, to a looming…
(2026-03-30). Xizang marks abolition of serfdom 67 years on. ecns.cn People from all walks of life in the Xizang autonomous region gathered on Saturday to celebrate the 18th Serfs' Emancipation Day.
(2026-03-30). The Existential Crisis of Mainstream Economics. counterpunch.org 
In the United States today, life expectancy is falling as suicides, drug addiction, alcoholism, and heart disease are inexorably on the rise, contrary to the trends in other First World countries. One thing is clear. The terribly expensive and massively inefficient system of politically protected private health system is not equipped to deal with the "deaths of despair" and other manifestations of the health crisis in the richest country in the world.
(2026-03-30). The EPA Is Routinely Failing to Require Warnings on Cancer-Linked Pesticides. truthout.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is failing to put warnings on pesticides linked to cancer — even when the agency itself determined a product's ingredients are carcinogenic, according to two new analyses of federal data. The EPA has put cancer warnings on 1.4% — 69 of 4,919 — of pesticide labels for products that contain an active ingredient that the agency itself has designated… |
(2026-03-30). US: Rights-Respecting Approaches to Mental Health Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Two Telecare San Diego Mobile Crisis Response Team members, Monique Harris, licensed clinician, and Ann Huynh, case manager, provide crisis support to a person in Chicano Park, San Diego, California, 2023. | © 2023 MCRT…
(2026-03-30). The Economics of War transcend Energy Prices and Stock Markets. juancole.com The Conversation) — In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, student groups As an economics professor, my own stu…
(2026-03-30). Housing Rights Advocacy with the National Union of The Homeless. mediasanctuary.org National Union of the Homeless is an advocacy group committed to ending homelessness and poverty. Bebhinn Francis, a member of the Albany chapter joins us to discuss what the group does. Speaks w/ Lennox Apudo.
(2026-03-30). Iran says $700m US surveillance plane destroyed at Saudi base. newarab.com 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has said it destroyed a US E-3 AWACS surveillance aircraft in Friday's strikes on the The base, situated about 60 miles southeast of the On Friday, the spokesperson for Iran's central military headquarte…
(2026-03-30). Wushu's Olympic goals take shape in Tianjin. ecns.cn The future of martial arts took center stage last week as young athletes from 78 countries and regions gathered for the 10th World Junior Wushu Championships in the northern port city of Tianjin.
(2026-03-30). The More Murderous Israel Gets, The More We Hear About "Antisemitism" thealtworld.com 
Whenever Israel is killing tons of civilians the western media always start churning out articles about "antisemitism" and Jewish feelings. | " An article for The Atlantic titled "
(2026-03-30). SAVE Americas Act‚ÄØ Would Harm Women, Trans People. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People hold signs at a rally and press conference against the SAVE America Act at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2026. | © 2026 Bryan Dozier/NurPhoto via Reuters…
(2026-03-30). USS Gerald R. Ford may have been sabotaged by crew member/s. indybay.org USS Gerald R. Ford may have been sabotaged and set on fire by a crew member of the ship, while involved in the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump's war against Iran.
(2026-03-30). Spain blocks US war operations in Iran and calls conflict "profoundly illegal" nationofchange.org Madrid closes airspace and denies military base access, widening tensions with Washington as legal experts cite violations of the UN charter…
(2026-03-30). THE KINGMAKERS, Ep. 3: President Rambo. levernews.com Emboldened by a landslide election, the president's men began to see themselves as 1980s action-movie heroes, willing to break the law to get what they want. The result was the Iran-Contra affair, a secret arms deal that ignited a constitutional crisis. Would Congress roll over and play dead — or actually do something? LISTEN: : | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already have an account?
(2026-03-30). CIIE Stories | Bank of Communications: Building a 'financial bridge' for high-level openness. ecns.cn As digitalization drives new forms of foreign trade and financial resources nourish technological innovation, the vessel known as "BOCOM Services" is moving forward on the stage of the CIIE-carrying the achievements of tech finance and green innovation, and helping enterprises sail toward broader global opportunities.
(2026-03-30). An ominous reckoning for the Gulf states. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's Iran war has left the Gulf shattered: US bases turned into targets, economies battered, and the 'oasis' myth destroyed.
(2026-03-30). The Forest Service Cannot Cut the Public Out of Determining the Future of Holland Lake Lodge. counterpunch.org 
Holland Lake Lodge is located on public land in the Flathead National Forest in western Montana. Yet the Forest Service is effectively cutting the public out of how and for whom public lands and dollars will be used with its proposal to rebuild the privately-operated Lodge's sewage system. Forest Supervisor Anthony Botello determined the multi-million dollar
(2026-03-30). Saturday 4/18: End the Medical Apartheid in Israeli Prisons! Free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! Free Them All! indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5wfGfiVZSCqA……
(2026-03-30). Thanks to Trump, the Cruel Hand of Exploitation is Invisible No More. counterpunch.org 
We've always had inequality. Go back to feudal Europe — the peasant bound to the lord's land, the serf who could not leave, the villager whose labor fed a castle he would never enter. The hierarchy was absolute, brutal, and barely concealed. But it was also local. The feudal lord and the peasants he exploited breathed the same air and walked beneath the same trees. Even the most distant king knew that peasants had pitchforks, because kings had felt the sting of them. The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 in England. The Jacquerie in France in 1358. The German Peasants' War of 1524. The powerful have always, eventual…
(2026-03-30). Israel army withdraws West Bank after CNN journalist assault. newarab.com 
Israel's military said Monday it had pulled and suspended a battalion out of the West Bank after a soldier A CNN team was reporting on the aftermath of an assault by
(2026-03-30). CIIE Stories | Bridge of Colombia and China: Witnessed by CIIE. ecns.cn At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2025, Colombia participated as the guest country of honor for the first time. Since the first CIIE, Colombian companies have never missed the event.
(2026-03-30). CPC Central Committee, Xi invite KMT chairperson to visit mainland. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, have invited Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, to visit the Chinese mainland from April 7 to 12, a CPC official announced on Monday.
(2026-03-30). Talk World Radio: Isaac Evans-Frantz on the Defend the Guard Act. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about the U.S. National Guard. Our guest Isaac Evans-Frantz is director of Action Corps. See actioncorps.org Total run time: 29: 00 Host: David Swanson. Producer: David Swanson. Music: …
(2026-03-30). Bulgarian researcher: My mission to show a humane China. ecns.cn To many young people overseas, China is often reduced to a grand narrative in the news or a development miracle found in statistics. Few have felt the real texture of this land. Jood Ghazwan Sharaf, a Bulgarian PhD researcher at Tsinghua University, forged a bond with China through the sweeping world of Chinese costume dramas.
(2026-03-30). Fake news! buy the Israeli sudden concern for settler violence. haaretz.com There's been a highly unusual flood of condemnations of settler violence against Palestinians, from rabbis to pundits to politicians. But don't confuse their statements with real cracks in Israel's iron wall of support for settlements, expulsion and annexation…
(2026-03-30). Israel says Latin Patriarch can now access Jerusalem holy sites. newarab.com 
Israel has said that the Israeli forces prevented Cardinal After widespre…
(2026-03-30). Nuke power equals Trump profits. nationofchange.org Amidst his escalating attacks on renewable energy and atomic safety, the Trump family's investments in nuclear fusion live under a bad cloud that threatens us all.
(2026-03-30). Trump's Iran war drives more than $100 billion to fossil fuel giants as global consumers absorb rising energy costs. nationofchange.org Analysis finds oil and gas price spikes linked to the conflict have shifted massive wealth from households and businesses to major energy companies while lawmakers propose taxing windfall profits.
(2026-03-30). Landmark UN Resolution on the Slave Trade. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Formerly enslaved people sit at Foller's House in Cumberland Landing, Virginia, US, circa 1850. | © 1850 Fotosearch/Getty Images | Commemorating the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the United Nations General Assembly passed a landmark resolution, introduced by Ghana, on March 25 that seeks to advance reparatory justice for the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the racialized chattel enslavement of Africans.African, Caribbean, and Latin American states delivered powerful speeches at this year's observance. Ghana's pres…
(2026-03-30). The Country's Major Demographic Problem: Too Few or Too Many People? counterpunch.org 
A weather person who told us to bundle up for the cold weather, but also be sure to drink plenty of fluids to protect against the heat, would not be taken very seriously. That is roughly the state of economics when it comes to basic demographic questions. On alternate days the economy seems to be
(2026-03-30). Blossoms fuel village's tourism and vitalization. ecns.cn In Jinlong village, Daguan town of Nanchuan district, Chongqing, cherry blossoms have burst into full bloom, with thousands of pink blossoms creating a breathtaking scene against a backdrop of golden rapeseed fields. The stunning spring landscape is attracting throngs of visitors eager to enjoy the beauty and capture the moment of spring.
(2026-03-30). 'No kings': What Americans can learn from other nonviolent civil activism movements. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: Introduced by Robert Reich From time to time, I post transcripts I've come across of particularly insightful conversations. Here's one that's particularly relevant to the US "No Kings" Day protests at the weekend. Recently, The Conversation hosted a webinar in which executive editor and general manager Beth Daley interviewed John Shattuck, professor of practice…
(2026-03-30). CIIE Stories | UAE highlights shared vision at CIIE. ecns.cn An Arab proverb says: "Language is but leaves; actions are the fruits." This saying aptly reflects the United Arab Emirates' practice at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-03-30). Insurrection Act – An Interview with Musician David Rovics. indybay.org Audio interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics.
(2026-03-30). A Shady Nonprofit Pushes Back On Pennsylvania's Proposed Minimum Wage Hike. truthout.org Almost as soon as the state House passed a bill which would raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 an hour, an organization called the Employment Policies Institute began reaching out to members of the media in Pennsylvania to share its view. One press release included a quote attributed to Rebekah Paxton, identified as the group's research director. "Today's vote ignores the well… |
(2026-03-30). Russia expels UK diplomat on spying allegations. geo.tv 
(2026-03-30). The CIA Used Time and Life Magazine and New York Times For Intelligence Gathering During Cold War. covertactionmagazine.com Editors compromised integrity as independent news organizations by sending dispatches from foreign correspondents to CIA The CIA is known to have enjoyed a close relationship with the mainstream media during the Cold War and to have recruited dozens of journalists to help advance CIA propaganda. An article in the November 2024 issue of Diplomatic History …
(2026-03-30). Saturday 3/28: A walking tour to "blow up" your No Kings Day plans. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-30). CIIE Stories | Thai excellence shines at CIIE. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. It is also the second time Thailand has participated in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) as a guest country of honor, giving the occasion special significance for Thailand.
(2026-03-30). The Houthis have entered the Iran war. What could happen next. newarab.com 
In a move that could turn the regional conflagration ignited by the Iran war into an inferno, the Early on Saturday, the Iran-backed group announced they had
(2026-03-30). Important Housing Policies in the Capital District with the National Union of the Homeless. mediasanctuary.org Several housing acts including the Housing Access Voucher Program and the Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act are either being discussed in the state senate and assembly or being implemented in pilot programs in the Capital Districts. Bebhinn Francis of the National Union of The Homeless joins us to discuss some of these housing-related bills. Speaks w/ Lennox Apudo…
(2026-03-30). Trump, complicity in genocide, started a terrible war; he must be removed NOW. nationofchange.org When will this march into Trump authoritarianism be stopped by some powerful, fearless leader?>
(2026-03-30). Saturday 4/11: Join the Apartheid-Free Movement: How Quakers are Working Together to End Apartheid. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/afscfriendsengagement/ev……
(2026-03-30). thinking heart of an entire concentration TV series captures the life of a Dutch Jewish diarist. haaretz.com A few years ago, Israeli television producer Hagai Levi and I plunged into an emotional encounter, like a couple in love — not with each other but with Etty Hillesum…
(2026-03-30). Gold mine attack in South Sudan kills at least 73 people. newarab.com 
An attack on a gold mine in The assault at the weekend targeted the mining area of Khor Kaltan, around 70 kilometres (45 miles) by road southwest of the capital Juba. | "At least 73 local miners have been tragically killed and 25 others seriously injured," Vice President James Wani Igga said in a statement. "We must provide urgent medical care and evacuation for the 25 injured." | "We must establish formal inquiry to determi…
(2026-03-30). Israel admits photshopping image of slain Lebanese journalist. newarab.com 
The Israeli army has admitted to
(2026-03-30). Insights | Emerging powers seek more say in international system, not to overturn it, says Singaporean expert Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn It is in the long-term interests of the West to grant emerging countries or regions more ownership in international institutions established by the West themself, said Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, during the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference.
(2026-03-30). Manila urged to take concrete steps for stabilizing ties. ecns.cn As China and the Philippines resumed high-level dialogue on Saturday through two parallel consultation mechanisms, Beijing urged Manila to take concrete steps to stabilize and improve bilateral relations.
(2026-03-30). The Iran War is a Disaster for Young People. counterpunch.org 
I wasn't alive yet for the beginning of the Iraq War. But as I watch the U.S. war on Iran threaten to spiral out of control, I'm starting to see what it might have felt like. The Iraq War was predicated on a lie, but the Bush administration at least attempted to justify it. If anything, the war
(2026-03-30). Qingming Festival, spring break boost tourism surge. ecns.cn The convergence of student spring breaks in multiple Chinese cities with the upcoming Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, has created an extended travel period from Wednesday to April 6, forming a key new growth opportunity for the tourism market, according to travel agencies.
(2026-03-30). Mozambique: Navy Linked to Killing of Fishermen. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Fishermen sort their catch before carrying it to shore near the Costa do Sol fish market in Maputo, Mozambique, January 10, 2025. | © 2025 Phill Magakoe/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-03-30). Trump Convenes "God Squad" Committee in Move That Could Annihilate Whale Species. truthout.org On March 31, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum will convene a rare meeting of the Endangered Species Committee. Sometimes referred to as the "God Squad," the panel could effectively roll back existing environmental protections by exempting companies from the Endangered Species Act (ESA), paving the way for oil and gas projects throughout the Gulf of Mexico. |
(2026-03-30). Azaleas bloom in South China's Guangxi. ecns.cn Vibrant azaleas blossom in the Tongyong Village of Chetian Village, Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region…
(2026-03-30). Gardening Tips from Capital Region Flower and Garden Expo. mediasanctuary.org The Capital Region Flower and Garden Expo has been held by Wildwood since 1988. Wildwood provides services to people of all ages living with autism and developmental disabilities. This year's event was held at Hudson Valley Community College. We hear gardening tips from Albany Cornell Cooperative Extension, Home Earth Alliance, and Front Stoop Gardens, with a focus on native plants and pollinators. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-03-30). Rep. Himes Sides With Trump on Warrantless Surveillance of Americans. commondreams.org Today,
(2026-03-30). Logitech faces backlash in China over Douyin post comparing customers to dogs. ecns.cn Swiss computer peripherals maker Logitech has apologized after a promotional post on its official Douyin account in China sparked criticism for insulting consumers, triggering online backlash, according to media reports.
(2026-03-30). China ranks second globally with 416 unicorn firms, report shows. ecns.cn A report released at the Global Unicorn Conference 2026 in the parallel forums of the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum revealed that China was home to 416 unicorn companies in 2025.
(2026-03-30). Israel Police chief tells attorney general he is freezing incitement unit. haaretz.com Israel's police chief informed Attorney General Baharav-Miara that he is freezing the activities of an incitement unit established by Ben-Gvir, which had been opening cases against individuals for statements made on social media — cases that were almost entirely brought against Arab citizens…
(2026-03-30). U.S. Israel waging all-out war on Lebanon. liberationnews.org 
The U.S. has tried to crush the Lebanese people many times, but | failed. Imperialist and Zionist oppression has always bred resistance.
(2026-03-30). No Kings in the Twin Cities. counterpunch.org 
Thank you, Minnesota. And let me thank Indivisible, MoveOn, 50501 and all of the organizations who have made this event possible. And thank you to the millions of Americans, from our smallest towns to our largest cities, in every state in our country, who are gathering today at thousands of rallies. It is absolutely appropriate
(2026-03-30). Pope Leo Says God "Does Not Listen to the Prayers of Those Who Wage War" truthout.org Pope Leo XIV used his Palm Sunday sermon to take what appears to be a shot at U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In his sermon, excerpts of which he published on social media, the pope emphasized Christian teachings against violence while criticizing anyone who would invoke Jesus Christ to justify a war. "This is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to… |
(2026-03-30). Mexico City: Flaws in Proposed Care System Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Legislators attend a session of Mexico City's Congress on April 24, 2007. | © 2007 ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images | (Mexico City) — A draft bill to establish a care system in Mexico City risks undermining the rights of people with disabilities and older people due to structural shortcomings and a restrictive budget provision, Human Rights Watch said today.The bill has been framed as an effort to align Mexico City with international human rights law, including the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. While the current proposal recognizes care as a human…
(2026-03-30). God's Little Loophole: Spain's Public Funding of Private Prejudice. counterpunch.org One hears, with some regularity, the accusation that Spain remains a nation trapped in its own medieval amber. The Black Legend, that centuries-old smear campaign prosecuted by Spain's Protestant competitors, painted Torquemada's homeland as a place where thought crimes were extracted by garotte and the Inquisition functioned less as a theological corrective than as a
(2026-03-30). China-Tajikistan tourism exchange conference held in Dushanbe charts path for deeper cooperation. ecns.cn A cultural and tourism delegation concluded a week-long visit to Tajikistan on Saturday, with both sides pledging to enhance pragmatic cooperation in the tourism sector.
(2026-03-30). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review regulations on work of local Party committees. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday held a meeting to deliberate on regulations on the work of local Party committees.
(2026-03-30). The Clickbait Candidate Who Forgot To Vote. levernews.com
(2026-03-30). Lukashenko Is Acting Suspiciously Again. thealtworld.com
(2026-03-30). Sec. of War Crimes Hegseth's Christian Death Cult Iran. juancole.com
(2026-03-30). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-03-30). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Comenzando la Semana. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La extensià≤n y el impacto de la guerra imperialista contra Irán y las actividades en Cuba por los aniversarios 65 de la Organización de Pioneros y el 64 de la UJC serán los temas principales de la Mesa Redonda de este lunes, la cual también contarán con su sección "Desde las Redes".
(2026-03-30). Solidaridad con Cuba no es filantropía, es futuro. cubadebate.cu Solidarizarse con Cuba no es un gesto accesorio ni una concesión sentimental en la retórica de la beneficencia; es, en su sentido más profundo, una afirmación histórica del porvenir. No se trata de un acto moral aislado, sino de una práctica consciente que interpela la estructura misma de las relaciones sociales contra el capitalismo contemporáneo.
(2026-03-30). Irán califica de irrealizables e ilógicas las propuestas de EEUU. cubadebate.cu El portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores iraní, Esmail Baghaei, afirmó hoy que la propuesta estadounidense de 15 puntos contiene "exigencias exageradas, irrealizables e ilógicas".
(2026-03-30). African Court Should Protect People Displaced by Climate Change. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Two people working on a sunken boat in the Langue de Barbarie, Saint-Louis, Senegal, March 7, 2023. | © 2023 Raquel Maria Carbonell Pagola/LightRocket via Getty Images | The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights is poised to issue an advisory opinion on states' human rights obligations in the climate crisis. This is an opportunity to strengthen protections for people displaced by climate change and to call for a rights-respecting approach. A petition filed in May 2025 by the Pan African Lawyers Union and the African Climate Platform asked the court to interpret states' obligat…
(2026-03-29). With Gaza Still Under Blockade, Recycling Has Become a Matter of Life and Death. truthout.org Gaza has long been described as an "open-air prison." The more I reflect on the term, the more it feels like a painful truth rather than mere hollow rhetoric. A suffocating blockade has been imposed for decades, with two border crossings sealed shut depending on the political climate and circumstances, often leaving no feasible exit for patients seeking medical referrals or students hoping to… |
(2026-03-29). Venezuela's Maduro thanks supporters in first online post from US prison. geo.tv 
A photograph which US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social account shows what he describes as Venezuelan President "Nicolas Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima" amphibious assault ship, currently in the Caribbean Sea, January 3, 2026. — ReutersCARACAS: Ousted Venezuelan…
(2026-03-29). Helplines buzz with alerts from seafarers trapped in war. geo.tv 
Cargo ships and tankers are seen off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate, on February 25, 2026. — AFPLONDON: Seafarers' helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, desperately seeking…
(2026-03-29). The United States And Israel Have Dealt A Blow To The Global Economy. thealtworld.com Washington's partners and the collective West are suffering because of the failed strategy of Trump and Netanyahu, but the consequences have already affected the whole world. | The aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran has received a harsh rebuff. Trump's stated plan for a lightning war did not work out. Both aggressors admitted that they underestimated Iran's capabilities and abilities, and are now trying to keep a good face when playing a bad game. As a result of the first week of the conflict, the economic interests of many countries have suffered. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which,…
(2026-03-29). Yemen resumes its fight against American-Israeli aggression. thealtworld.com Will this operation be a prelude to joining the Iraqi Popular Mobilisation Forces? What are the implications for the Gulf region, American aircraft carriers, and the Red Sea? | Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the official spokesperson for the military wing of the Yemeni "Ansar Allah" movement, returns to television screens in his military uniform and with his distinctive rhetorical language after a long absence, announcing the bombardment of the occupied southern Palestinian territories with several ballistic missiles and after the completion of the first full month of the American-Israeli aggression on Iran, whic…
(2026-03-29). Iran: Unlawful Cluster Munition Strikes on Israel. hrw.org #hrw-charts-data-view ⚪ israel .max-w-report { | max-width: 100%; | } | #hrw-charts-data-view ⚪ israel .report-body { | margin-bottom: 2rem; | } | Click to expand Image | Missiles launched from Iran carrying suspected cluster munitions streak across the sky over central Israel, March 5, 2026. | © 2026 Ohad Zwigenberg/AP Photo | (Beirut, March 30, 2026) — The Iranian government has repeatedly used inherently indiscriminate cluster munitions delivered by ballistic missiles in attacks on Israel since February 28, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. At least four civilians have been killed in the strikes, w…
(2026-03-29). How the US, Israel and Iran are controlling their media narratives. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Majdoline Al-Shammouri in Beirut In the ongoing United States and Israel war on Iran, it appears that all the countries agree on "controlling" the media. Despite differences in their political systems, all three governments follow an approach that prioritises "national morale" and "operational security" over press freedom and the flow of information. This…
(2026-03-29). Israeli American air defense seems to have collapsed. thealtworld.com Iran now strikes Israeli-American bases at will. | The New York Times reports that most of the US bases in the Persian Gulf region are now uninhabitable and inoperative, with US soldiers relocated in hotels which the Iranians are now locating in order to bring Trump's war for Israel home to America.
| Simplicious reports that the AWACS aircraft, which was sent to make up for the radar blindness caused by Iran taking out the expensive American systems, was destroyed, along with refueling aircraft at America's Prince Sultan air base in Saudi A…
(2026-03-29). Iran's Victory Would Have a Silver Lining. thealtworld.com Former Israeli Army officer says Israel's military is "on the brink of collapse."
| Israel's capability, with US help, is assassinations and sneak attacks. Israel's army is good at bombing civilians and shooting mothers and babies in the head. But when it comes to fighting, Israel is pitiful. | Twice the vau…
(2026-03-29). How Maryland's Medical Examiner Helped Conceal Suspicious Deaths. truthout.org Nearly 20 years ago, I stepped into the downtown Baltimore office of an obscure state official named Dr. David Fowler. He was lanky, affable, with an Afrikaner accent that alluded to his South African roots. He was also the state's chief medical examiner, the man who determined the fate of all cases of suspicious deaths across the state. I had no idea at the time, but roughly two decades… |
(2026-03-29). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, The American Gulag 2026. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Here's a question for you: How did U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more commonly known as ICE (though its actions are hot as hell), get the right to swarm over this country, arresting, even killing people, while creating …
(2026-03-29). Fiji's former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau dies at 84. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Former Fijian President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau died on Thursday, aged 84. Ratu Epeli, a chief and former Fiji military commander, served as president from 2009 to 2015. He also served as Speaker of Parliament from 2019 to 2022. Local media reported Ratu Epeli died at the Suva Private Hospital after being admitted earlier…
(2026-03-29). Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn. truthout.org On the morning of February 11, the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC), a non-profit landlord responsible for developing the Brooklyn Navy Yard, convened a closed-doors meeting. One item of business concerned the lease of Easy Aerial, an AI drone manufacturer with material ties to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Israeli military, and one of 550 businesses housed… |
(2026-03-29). War on Iran: The French senator who said what everybody was thinking. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: Pacific Media Watch A French senator walked into the Luxembourg Palace, opened his mouth, and basically set the whole room on fire. Politely. In a suit. Claude Malhuret didn't yell nor wave his arms. He just listed things… calmly, methodically, like a doctor reading a very long and very depressing diagnosis. And by the…
(2026-03-29). 'No kings' protests: Millions flood streets coast-to-coast chanting against Trump's Iran carnage. hindustantimes.com Millions of Americans have poured onto the streets in "No Kings" rallies, turning cities and small towns alike into a rolling referendum on Donald Trump's war, immigration and economic policies. From Washington D.C. and New York to Los Angeles and Minneapolis, marchers are chanting "No king Trump" and accusing the president of acting like a monarch as the Iran war drags on and living costs surge. Protesters say they are fed up with "endless wars" in Iran, aggressive immigration raids and what they see as an erosion of basic democratic norms and civil rights. Organisers claim more than 3,000 events have been regis…
(2026-03-29). Tomgram: David Bromwich, The Annals of an Empire in Free Fall. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Once upon a time in what now seems to me like another universe, I took to the streets protesting the disastrous American war in Vietnam and, since I was then of an age to be drafted into the …
(2026-03-29). A Texas City Faces Water Crisis as Big Oil and Gas Use Most of It. truthout.org When Thiago Campos bought the Mr. Fancy Pants Carwash business in Corpus Christi, Texas, three years ago, he wasn't thinking about drought. He was familiar with varnishes and waxes and enjoyed figuring out which kind of soap would best remove local dirt. "I'm a chemical engineer," Campos said. "I felt like the carwash matched my skill set." But Mr. Fancy Pants, with its two locations… |
(2026-03-29). Tomgram: Patrick Strickland, And Then the Slaughter Began. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. I began TomDispatch in November 2001 in the wake of the 9/11 attacks on my city, New York, and on Washington, D.C., and soon after, the Bush administration decided to essentially invade Afghanistan. And it should seem strange …
(2026-03-29). USP academic calls for better press freedom protections in face of Fiji's declining media trust. asiapacificreport.nz By Cheerieann Wilson in Suva Public trust in Fiji's mainstream media has significantly declined, a journalism academic has told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, citing decades of political upheaval, censorship and institutional pressure. At its third expert hearing in Suva, the commission heard from University of the South Pacific's associate professor of journalism Shailendra Singh,…
(2026-03-29). Rubio dodges, yet plan leaked? US marines walking blindly into Iran's deadly Hormuz ambush. hindustantimes.com Washington's secret war planning against Iran is beginning to surface. As Marco Rubio dodges questions about a ground invasion, leaks reveal Pentagon blueprints for potential raids on Iranian territory even as the White House insists no final order has been given. At the same time, thousands of U.S. troops are quietly flowing into the region, raising fears that a "limited" mission could tip into a full‚Äëscale clash in the Gulf.
(2026-03-29). 'JD or Marco?': Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs Rubio. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters while Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio look on, as they attend a meeting with oil industry executives, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 9, 2026. — Reuters WASHINGTON: As the war…
(2026-03-29). FO Talks: Trump's Greenland Strategy Exposes the Next Phase of Great Power Competition. fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Maurizio Geri, an EU Marie Curie Global Fellow and Italian Navy Reservist POLAD (Political Advisor), about why the Arctic is moving from peripheral geography to strategic center stage. As the Earth warms, sea routes, resources and military operating space expand in the far north. Geri believes…
(2026-03-29). Trump's "New" Mideast: False Promises of Peace Through War. juancole.com On March 27 President Trump spoke in Miami to a Saudi investment conference and touted the "rise of the Middle East," echoing what he said last October to the Israeli Knesset about the "historic dawn of a new Middle East." | Imperial wars falsely advertised as a means to peace and stability are not, however, "new" in this region of the globe, nor in any other. Since the early uncivilized behavior of rulers in ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt it has been the same old story: war for the glory of whoever was the local god or goddess. Sargon of Akkad, served by the wind god Enlil, went with his army from souther…
(2026-03-29). LEVER WEEKLY: Hey Claude, Follow The Money. levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Get 40% Off Forever + Join The Fight | | Here's what The Lever published this…
(2026-03-29). In pictures: Global 'No Kings' protests target Trump and war on Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-03-29). Millions Join "No Kings" Protests in One of Largest US Rallies. truthout.org Millions of American across all 50 states on Saturday rallied against President Donald Trump and his authoritarian agenda during nationwide No Kings protests. The flagship No Kings rally in Minneapolis, which organizers Indivisible estimated drew over 200,000 demonstrators, featured speeches from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.)… |
(2026-03-29). Protesting Israel's Targeted Killing of Civilian Professors in Lebanon. juancole.com — | Letter about the Targeted Killing of Academics in Lebanon: | Volker Turk | UN High Commissioner for Human Rights . . . | Marco Rubio | United States Secretary of State and National Security Advisor | Your Excellencies, High Representative, Special Rapporteur, and Mr. Secretary: | We write on behalf of the Committee on Academic Freedom o…
(2026-03-29). 200K in St. Paul Join 8M Record "No Kings" US Protest. juancole.com By Alyssa Chen and Michelle Griffith ( Gov. Tim Walz took the stage dressed in flannel on a blustery day, armed with fierce rhetoric. He attacked President Trump and applauded Minnesotans for standing up to the administration during Operation Metro Surge, the in…
(2026-03-29). Rethinking Your Monster-In-Law: A Psychiatrist's Take on Emotional Inheritance. fairobserver.com We've all seen it — the melodramatic mother-in-law making her grand entrance to the tune of Jaws, while the anxious new girlfriend quivers in fear. From Hollywood's Monster-in-Law to the notorious saas-bahu dramas of Hindi television to the fiery glances exchanged in telenovelas, the trope of the emotionally volatile mother-in-law wreaking havoc is a global…
(2026-03-29). New Caledonia's domestic airline AirCal files for bankruptcy. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific Desk New Caledonia's domestic airline Air Calédonie filed for bankruptcy on Friday, following almost a month of blockades by customers in the French Pacific territory's outer islands. The protest movement had been initiated by groups of angry outer islands customers who intended to oppose the company's decision…
(2026-03-29). Tomgram: Joshua Frank, The Nuclear Disaster You Weren't Thinking About. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Consider it something of a human miracle that, 80 years after the United States atomically obliterated the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II, with eight other countries now possessing such weaponry (and my …
(2026-03-29). Israel has launched America into the Third World War. thealtworld.com Below is an interesting article by Alexander Dugin He says Trump who seemed to accept a multipolar world has gone over to the neoconservatives and become a defender of American unipolar hegemony: | "The Third World War has been initiated by the United States in the context of preserving, strengthening, and ultimately consolidating the unipolar model of world order. All others are offered a choice: to become obedient vassals or to be treated as enemies. It is against these opponents of the unipolar world that Washington is waging the Third World War. At stake is sovereignty." | I think a more correct explanation o…
(2026-03-29). Why the Trump Administration Doesn't Just Break the Law, But Uses Legality (in a Distinctly Lawless Fashion). fairobserver.com
(2026-03-29). Donald Trump's Big Wealth Tax. cepr.net
(2026-03-29). La máquina infernal de la escalada. thealtworld.com El culto a la muerte de Asia Occidental ataca South Pars, parte del yacimiento de gas más grande del mundo, compartido con el North Dome de Catar. A continuación, ataca la central nuclear de Natanz. | Una tras otra, las líneas rojas se van rompiendo. | La arquitectura de una máquina infernal de escalada —sin salida— es implacable. | El culto a la muerte de Asia Occidental ataca South Pars, parte del yacimiento de gas más grande del mundo, compartido con el North Dome de Catar. A continuación, ataca la central nuclear de Natanz. | Irán ataca Dimona y Arad, en el sur de Israel, a solo 10 km del centro d…