(2026-03-18). Tunisia Detains Seven Gaza Flotilla Activists. popularresistance.org A Tunisian judge on Monday ordered the pre-trial detention of seven members of the new pro-Palestinian flotilla, Global Sumud, based on suspicions of money laundering under the country's anti-terrorism law. | On 6 March, local media reported that several members of the Tunisian Coordination of the Sumud Flotilla were arrested, including Wael Naouar, his wife Jawaher Channa, Nabil Chennoufi, Mohamed Amine Bennour, and Sana M'hidli. | After their hearing and ten days in police custody, an arrest warrant was issued against the activists for "forming a money laundering conspiracy", lawyer Sami Ben Ghazi told AFP.
(2026-03-18). Toward A Revolutionary Charter For Comprehensive Liberation. popularresistance.org As liberation movements in the Global South forged their new political language reflecting the perspective of colonized peoples, Amílcar Cabral was one of several leaders who identified the role of intellectuals and the educated elite as a critical vulnerability at the heart of popular revolutions. | Some intellectuals have sought to promote Western-friendly approaches while normalizing conciliatory, defeatist frameworks. | Cabral's warning resurfaces sharply in the Palestinian and Arab context, after a brutal and unprecedented genocide met with a widespread silence and betrayal from the public, and complicity on…
(2026-03-18). Thursday 3/19: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-03-18). UN says 36,000 Palestinians displaced in occupied West Bank in one year. dawn.com GENEVA: The United Nations urged Israel on Tuesday to halt immediately its dramatic settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, raising concerns of "ethnic cleansing" with over 36,000 Palestinians displaced in a single year. | A fresh
(2026-03-18). Here are some facts about the Strait of Hormuz blockage amid Iran war. dawn.com Here are key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war. | Around a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the waterway in peacetime. | The 21 security incidents: | Since March 1, 2026, 21 commercial vessels, including 10…
(2026-03-18). Donald Trump's Racism Mirrors Jeffrey Epstein's. counterpunch.org 
Jeffrey Epstein was not only a rapist and a child predator, but also — wait for it — a White supremacist. While some speculate that the Epstein issue is just a distraction from President Trump's virulent and endless racism, others feel that the video the president posted at the beginning of Black History Month of Barack and
(2026-03-18). US House panel subpoenas attorney general over Epstein files. tribune.com.pk 
The US House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the country's top law enforcement official Tuesday to testify about the government's handling of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear for a closed-door deposition on April 14 as lawmakers investigate what they describe as possible mismanagement of the federal probe into Epstein and his associates. | The move follows a committee vote earlier this month to compel Bondi's testimony, with several Republicans joining Democrats in backing the measure. | Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting t…
(2026-03-18). 'Missile for Epstein Victims': Iran Sets New War Narrative. ummid.com In a personal blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran is now launching missiles on Israeli capital Tel Aviv and American bases in Gulf countries that are written with a message sympathizing victims of Jeffry Epstein.
(2026-03-18). Decifrare la Prima Guerra degli Epstein. strategic-culture.su àà stato dopo la visita di Netanyahu che la posizione ufficiale di Washington nei confronti di Teheran ha assunto toni decisamente più aggressivi. | Segue nostro Non ero certo l'unico a concludere, non appena è stata resa pubblica la nuova serie di documenti sul caso Epstein, che ´ora, senza dubbio, gli Stati Uniti attaccheranno l'Iran ª. Anche se puramente intuitiva, la conclusione era ovvia per chiunque avesse prestat…
(2026-03-18). Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: Failed Caracas Transport Strike Orchestrated From Abroad. orinocotribune.com Acting president of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez explained that the failed transportation strike in Caracas on Monday was orchestrated by extremist sectors from abroad. | Speaking Monday night from Miraflores Palace during a meeting with the Ministry of Education to review the national education plan, Rodríguez lamented that foreign actors continue to influence internal sectors via telephone. "I deeply regret that extremist sectors of the country continue to be activated from abroad, using only a telephone," she stated [ The actin…
(2026-03-18). Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: Failed Caracas Transport Strike Orchestrated From Abroad. orinocotribune.com Acting president of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez explained that the failed transportation strike in Caracas on Monday was orchestrated by extremist sectors from abroad. | Speaking Monday night from Miraflores Palace during a meeting with the Ministry of Education to review the national education plan, Rodríguez lamented that foreign actors continue to influence internal sectors via telephone. "I deeply regret that extremist sectors of the country continue to be activated from abroad, using only a telephone," she stated [ The actin…
(2026-03-18). US carrier Ford, deployed in war with Iran, to go to port temporarily after fire. tribune.com.pk 
The US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, deployed in operations against Iran, is expected to temporarily pull into port after a fire on board, US officials said on Tuesday, the 18th day of the war with Iran. | The carrier, America's newest and the world's largest, is currently located in the Red Sea. It is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, the two officials said. | The warship has been deployed for nine months, including taking part in operations against Venezuela in the Caribbean ‚Å prior to arr…
(2026-03-18). Venezuela Topples Team USA in Historic World Baseball Classic Upset. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Before bed I saw this and can't help but think how great it is to at least topple the United States at something while that empire gears up and continues to wreak havoc around the world. In an incredibly trying year globally — and especially for Venezuela — this felt like a bright …
(2026-03-18). Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2026: Venezuela logra el triunfo más grande de su historia deportiva. cubadebate.cu Venezuela y Estados Unidos accedieron a la final luego de un par de victorias memorables en las semifinales, y fue hora de que se vieran las caras en un loanDepot Park de Miami que estuvo cargado de electricidad y tensión. La selección venezolana buscaba su primer título del certamen, en la que también era su primera final.
(2026-03-18). Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2026: Venezuela logra el triunfo más grande de su historia deportiva. cubadebate.cu Venezuela y Estados Unidos accedieron a la final luego de un par de victorias memorables en las semifinales, y fue hora de que se vieran las caras en un loanDepot Park de Miami que estuvo cargado de electricidad y tensión. La selección venezolana buscaba su primer título del certamen, en la que también era su primera final.
(2026-03-18). Chris Hedges Report: War With Iran Will Trigger A Global Financial Crisis. popularresistance.org Alongside the death and destruction occurring all throughout the Middle East as the war in Iran rages on, the rest of the world is experiencing the economic blowback of the conflict. Oil and natural gas prices are skyrocketing in the West as well as the Global South following the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. | Yanis Varoufakis, economist and former Greek finance minister, joins The Chris Hedges Report to explain how the war will continue to mangle the global economy and what countries can expect in the coming months. | "The vast majority of the very people, the blue collar workers that voted Trump in, are suf…
(2026-03-18). 4 ways US Israel war against Iran will change the world. ummid.com As the smoke clears over the ruins of Tel Aviv and the burning tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a historical irony is emerging: The US-Israel war against Iran intended to cement American dominance may instead be the moment the United States loses its status as the world's sole superpower.
(2026-03-18). Trump Says NATO 'Making a Very Foolish Mistake' for Not Joining War Against Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Tuesday criticized the US's NATO allies, saying they were "making a very foolish mistake" for not entering the US-Israeli war against Iran, as his calls for other countries to send warships to open the Strait of Hormuz have been rejected. "NATO is making a very foolish mistake. I've long said whether or …
(2026-03-18). Trump Sends Thousands of Pentagon Troops to Confront Iran and Its Allies. wibailoutpeople.org Other NATO countries have failed to join the United States in a purported effort to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz which is being controlled by the Islamic Republic By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday March 18, 2026Geostrategic Analysis By the third week in March, it had become obvious that the potential for a …
(2026-03-18). Trump's Iran war gamble deepens after Larijani killing and revenge vows. hindustantimes.com Iran's war with Israel has entered a dangerous new phase after an overnight Israeli strike reportedly killed Ali Larijani, the powerful security chief and key aide to Iran's Supreme Leader, triggering vows of "severe revenge" from Tehran and fresh questions in Washington over how far the conflict could spiral. As President Donald Trump touts devastating U.S. blows against Iran's military, he is now signaling clear fatigue over the scale of the campaign, admitting he "didn't know I'd have to use the military so much" even as Iran's leadership hints at broader retaliation across the region. Watch for more…
(2026-03-18). US Israel War Against Iran: Glaring Cost Difference. ummid.com The ongoing US and Israeli war against Iran and the latter's retaliatory strikes have once again demonstrated the mathematics of modern air defence.
(2026-03-18). Iran vows revenge for killing of security chief Ali Larijani by Israel. dawn.com Iran vowed on Wednesday a "decisive" retaliation for the A barrage of Iranian missiles killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, while Gulf nations intercepted rockets and drones headed for targets including US bases in the region. | Larijani is the most prominent figure of the Islamic republic killed since Israel and the Un…
(2026-03-18). Pentagon doing its best to hide destructions caused by Iran. ummid.com Iran's retaliatory attacks on the American bases and assets in the Middle East have inflicted huge material and human losses, but Pentagon is trying its best to hide.
(2026-03-18). Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani's killing as Israel hunts supreme leader. scmp.com Iranian army chief Amir Hatami threatened on Wednesday to launch a "decisive and regrettable" retaliation for the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli air strike. | "Iran's response to the assassination of the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council will be decisive and regrettable," Hatami said in a statement.
(2026-03-18). Dar arrives in Riyadh for meeting of regional FMs. dawn.com Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for a meeting with the foreign ministers of regional countries, where he will advocate for a "swift end" to the conflict in the Middle East, according to the Foreign Office (FO). | The conflict began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. In retaliatory strikes, Iran has targeted US assets and bases in Gulf countries. Amid the hostilities, the FO has termed Pakistan's role a " In a statement, FO said Dar had arrived in Riyadh, where he is set to "participa…
(2026-03-18). Iran spoils Israel's Larijani death celebration with Putin-Mojtaba revelation | USA | Trump | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Fresh rumours about Iran's leadership have erupted amid the escalating Israel—Iran conflict. Reports claimed Mojtaba Khamenei, widely seen as Iran's new supreme leader, was secretly flown to Russia for treatment after recent strikes. Tehran quickly pushed back, calling the claims part of a "psychological war" and insisting Iran's leaders are not fleeing the country. The denial came as Israeli officials made explosive claims about a major strike on senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani. As conflicting narratives spread across global media, the battle is now unfolding not only on the battlefield but also across…
(2026-03-18). All the Ways US Support for Israeli Expansionism Freed Russia's Hands. scheerpost.com Juan Cole for Informed Comment Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday, "If they [the Americans] thought they could subjugate [Iran] in a day or a few hours, they probably realise now just how seriously they miscalculated, how wrong they were." Last month Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to his opposite number in Tehran over the …
(2026-03-18). The Imperialist Wars Being Waged Against the Global South In Ukraine and Iran. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Mar 14, 2026 | The Iranian people are currently fighting off an imperialist aggressor, not only for the sake of their own country but also for Ukrainians, who are themselves targets of similar Western aggression and predatory objectives. | Ukraine, like "Israel" before it, has been transformed into an outpost of Western imperialism. The two wars these two are waging—one against the Russian Federation, the other against Iran—are similar and interconnected in so many ways. The common goal of each war is to preserve and even enhance Western hegemony by waging warfare against co…
(2026-03-18). War Diary Day 19: Nuclear shadow deepens as energy war expands. dawn.com On the 19th day of the US-Israeli war against Iran, the conflict is being shaped by two interlocking dynamics wherein the nuclear threshold has not been crossed but is increasingly blurred, while the fighting has spread across multiple theatres. Together, these trends reinforce each other, with each escalation raising the nuclear risk even as the grinding nature of the war makes de-escalation harder. | The latest escalation underscores this shift. A strike on the Bushehr nuclear power facility, though limited in immediate damage, has pushed the conflict into a more dangerous phase. The absence of a radiological i…
(2026-03-18). Activists Protest Pacific Fleet Over Involvement In War On Iran. popularresistance.org Most people here in Hawai'i are completely unaware of how involved Hawai'i is in waging war, the completely illegitimate and illegal war on Iran. | Thanks for Kevin Knodell for his excellent articles in the Honolulu Star Advertiser that reveal that Hawaii military bases are helping attack Iran. | We need to remind U.S. military that they are committing war crimes and their souls will pay with the highest rates of suicides, domestic violence and drug use. | On March 4th the USS Charlotte, a nuclear submarine based at Pearl Harbor, torpedoed and sank an Iranian frigate that was without ammunition and was returning…
(2026-03-18). The US-Israel falls into economic trap. uwidata.com By Serhat Latifoƒülu The strategy of imperialist US and genocidal Israel's war against Iran — which started with an inhumane attack on a girls' elementary school in Minab in Hormozgan province and claimed little girls' lives — was built on the prediction that the shock effect of the strikes would quickly force Iran into submission. …
(2026-03-18). Escalating Tensions: Middle East Conflict Intensifies Amid Strikes and Political Standoff. devdiscourse.com The death of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani by Israeli forces has not deterred Iran's strategic operations. With swift leadership transitions, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi dismissed U.S. and Israeli actions, highlighting the country's robust political structure.
(2026-03-18). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.
(2026-03-18). Iran seeks guarantees, compensation to end war with US, Israel. ummid.com In a major rebuke to Donald Trump, Iran Thursday March 12, 2026 sought guarantees and compensation to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-18). Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill six people, Lebanese authorities say. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli airstrikes in Beirut killed at least six people on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, shaking the heart of the Lebanese capital as Israel intensified its offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. | Israeli air strikes also pounded the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut, where Reuters footage showed explosions lighting up the night sky. | While most Israeli strikes in the Beirut area have been on the southern suburbs, Israel has also launched a number of attacks in central areas of the capital since Lebanon was dragged into…
(2026-03-18). The Strait, the Dollar and the Limits of Empire. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer What is unfolding around Iran is not simply another regional war—it is the latest violent convulsion of an empire trying to preserve a crumbling order through force. Washington's assault, backed by Israel and justified through the familiar language of "security," has once again revealed the central logic of U.S. foreign policy: when political …
(2026-03-18). War in West Asia: Who's guilty? workers.org 
March 16 — It's hard to believe that there are still U.S. analysts and journalists who have the arrogance to blame the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran for spreading the regional war that the U.S. and Israel launched. Perhaps they're just afraid the MAGA regime will take away . . . |
(2026-03-18). Collapse of Global Trust in Western Diplomacy. ummid.com The unfolding war against Iran — driven, in the view of many observers, by the strategic calculations of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has become a defining moment in the collapse of global trust in Western diplomacy.
(2026-03-18). Iran's 'Dena martyrs' revenge slams Israel's tech hub as Larijani claims erupt. hindustantimes.com Iran's "Dena martyrs" revenge just exploded into the heart of Israel's tech hub. Iranian missiles struck central Israel amid explosive claims surrounding the fate of senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani. Sirens blared across major cities as cluster-style impacts were reported near key urban areas, including a busy train station. Tehran framed the barrage as revenge for the "martyrs of the Dena destroyer," while also claiming strikes on Israeli technology and defence hubs linked to advanced weapons systems. At the same time, Israeli officials made a stunning claim about a major Iranian powerbroker. As accusations an…
(2026-03-18). U.S.-Israeli attacks damage 153 medical centers in Iran. workers.org 
The following article was posted by the Tehran-based Islamic Republic News Agency on March 15, 2026. Paramedics with the bodies of school children massacred in Minab, Iran by U.S.-Israeli missiles, Feb. 29, 2026. The Iranian Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education announces that following the recent U.S.-Israeli attacks, a . . . |
(2026-03-18). Democracy Now! 2026-03-18 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 18, 2026; Speeding Up the "Kill Chain": Pentagon Bombs Thousands of Targets in Iran Using Palantir AI; Trump's Counterterrorism Chief Resigns over Iran War, Criticizes "Pressure from Israel"; "Warmongers Come for the Media": Trump Threatens Media with "Treason" Charges over Iran War Coverage | Headlines for March 18, 2026; Speeding Up the "Kill Chain": Pentagon Bombs Thousands of Targets in Iran Using Palantir AI; Trump's Counterterrorism Chief Resigns over Iran War, Criticizes "Pressure from Israel"; "Warm…
(2026-03-18). Delayed US-China summit raises stakes for Takaichi ahead of White House visit. scmp.com Thursday's summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was supposed to see the two leaders sit down in advance of Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to ensure the allies were on the same page. | Instead, with the US-China summit postponed and the Israel-US war on Iran going full blast, their meeting is likely to find Japan more on the defensive, according to analysts and former government officials.
(2026-03-18). Pakistan ready to play mediation role amid rising Mideast tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that Pakistan is ready to play a pivotal role in mediating regional tensions following the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. | "Pakistan is engaged in discussions with various partners, and we have always aimed to maintain balance in relations. I believe we are in a position to play a mediation role with countries in the region," he said during an interview with Al Jazeera. | The information minister expressed Pakistan's "desire to participate in de-escalating the situation" in Iran and to prevent further instability in the region. He emphasi…
(2026-03-18). Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Soleimani assassinated in US-Israeli strikes. dawn.com Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani and the commander of paramilitary force Basij, Gholamreza Soleimani, were assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on Tuesday. | The confirmation of Larijani's assassination came hours after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said he had been "eliminated last night", along with the commander of Tehran's Basij paramilitary force. | "I have just been updated by the chief of staff that Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and the head of the Basij — Iran's central repression apparatus — (Soleimani), were eliminated last night," Katz said in…
(2026-03-18). Iran denies rumors of contact with the US. peoplesdispatch.org Iran has maintained that it does not seek a ceasefire now and will continue to "defend" itself until the US and Israel end their attacks and agree to never repeat them in future.
(2026-03-18). Amid claims he's dead, Netanyahu's 3rd video billed AI generated. ummid.com Amid the wild claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have been killed in an Iranian missile attack, his third video posted as a proof he is live has been billed as AI generated.
(2026-03-18). Israel says killed Iran intel chief, tells military to hunt down officials. tribune.com.pk 
Israel said on Wednesday its forces had killed another top Iranian official, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, and said its military was authorised to kill any senior figure of the Islamic republic in its sights. | The announcement, the day after Iranian security chief Ali Larijani was confirmed killed in an Israeli strike, is part of a longstanding strategy by Israel to target its enemy's leaders. | "Last night, Iran's Intelligence Minister Khatib was also eliminated," Israeli Defence Minister Katz said in a statement. | "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorised the Israel Defence Forces (ID…
(2026-03-18). Trump Tells Cuba: You Are Next. popularresistance.org We are in the midst of a vicious, rapidly expanding U.S. instigated war on Iran. This is a moment of maximum pressure. | So I'll open this session on "Anti-intervention and Internationalism" with quotes from Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to the people of Iran: "We feel deep sorrow and grief upon learning of the assassination of the Supreme Leader of the Iranian nation as a result of the vile aggression of the United States and Israel. … | "We will remember him as the outstanding statesman and leader of the Iranian people, who contributed decisively to the development and consolidation of friendly and cooper…
(2026-03-18). Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. cubadebate.cu Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. El funeral se realizará en Teherán el 18 de marzo. Será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado durante esta jornada, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena.
(2026-03-18). Jefe de Seguridad de Irán muere por ataque de EEUU e Israel. radiohc.cu Las autoridades iraníes confirmaron la muerte del secretario del Consejo Supremo de Seguridad Nacional de Irán, Alí Lariyaní, como resultado de un ataque de EE.UU. e Israel. | La agencia Fars informó que el funeral se realizará en Teherán, mañana día 18 de marzo. | El medio indicó que será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado este martes, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena, que se hundió frente a las costas de Sri Lanka como resultado de un ataque de un submarino de la Armada de EE.UU. | Por su parte, la agencia T…
(2026-03-18). Jefe de Seguridad de Irán muere por ataque de EEUU e Israel. radiohc.cu Las autoridades iraníes confirmaron la muerte del secretario del Consejo Supremo de Seguridad Nacional de Irán, Alí Lariyaní, como resultado de un ataque de EE.UU. e Israel. | La agencia Fars informó que el funeral se realizará en Teherán, mañana día 18 de marzo. | El medio indicó que será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado este martes, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena, que se hundió frente a las costas de Sri Lanka como resultado de un ataque de un submarino de la Armada de EE.UU. | Por su parte, la agencia T…
(2026-03-18). Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. cubadebate.cu Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. El funeral se realizará en Teherán el 18 de marzo. Será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado durante esta jornada, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena.
(2026-03-18). US aircraft carrier attacking Iran heads back to port after fire incident. scmp.com The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is leaving the fight with Iran and heading back to port, a US official familiar with the matter said, after a fire broke out in its laundry area and left at least two sailors with non-life-threatening injuries. | The Ford will travel from its current location in the Red Sea to Souda Bay, on the Greek island of Crete, according to the official, who asked not to be identified discussing movements that were not public. The ship had stopped in Souda Bay in late…
(2026-03-18). Trump Administration Threatens Media Licenses And Treason Charges. popularresistance.org The Trump administration is facing growing criticism after the chair of the Federal Communications Commission suggested that television broadcasters could lose their licenses if they air reporting about the ongoing war with Iran that the administration considers inaccurate. The warning came as President Donald Trump also escalated his attacks on news organizations, suggesting that media outlets reporting information he disputes about the conflict could face treason charges. | Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr posted a message on social media Saturday that appeared to warn broadcasters about how…
(2026-03-18). 'Our intelligence was correct': DG ISPR says Pakistan hit ammunition storage site in Kabul strike. dawn.com Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Wednesday stated that the He made the remarks while speaking on Geo News programme 'Capital Talk'. | The military's spokesperson stated that the public needed to understand the context behind Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, which was launched against the Afghan Taliban last month, specifically that it was not a "standalone" military campa…
(2026-03-18). The Explosion Inside Trump's War Machine: Joe Kent Resigns. counterpunch.org 
Joe Kent's resignation is not an anomaly but an alarm: elite dissent is surfacing early because this war is built on deception. Joe Kent's resignation is shocking, but not for the obvious reason. It is not shocking simply because it comes from within the Trump administration. Any administration of that size, stretching across thousands of
(2026-03-18). CBSE teachers involved in 10th, 12th paper evaluation warned. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers involved in evaluation of classes 10th and 12th papers (Academic Year 2026) from sharing misleading information on social media.
(2026-03-18). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.
(2026-03-18). ADB to provide $10bn in financing to Pakistan under new 5-year strategy. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to extend about $10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years under its 2026-30 Country Partnership Strategy (CPS2026-30) launched on Wednesday. | The CPS sets out "a roadmap to support the country's transition to sustainable and inclusive growth through private sector-led development", the Manila-based lending agency said. | "The five-year strategy will focus on three pathways: enabling private sector development, advancing inclusion and empowerment, and enhancing resilience and sustainability", it said, adding these priorities will be reinf…
(2026-03-18). Regulatory capture: How lobbyists and banks shape Australia's rules. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). Militarization of the Arctic: A new arena for U.S. imperial ambition in Cold War Two. mronline.org 
Militarization is increasing, transforming the Arctic from a once largely peaceful "exceptional" region into an additional front in Cold War Two, and a new arena for U.S. imperial ambition.
(2026-03-18). WRONG, Chicago Tribune, Climate Change Isn't Making Hailstorms Worse. wattsupwiththat.com The Chicago Tribune failed in its journalistic duty of producing a story grounded in facts. Instead of merely reporting on the danger and human interest aspects of the recent severe storms, they attempted to fearmonger people into believing extreme weather is getting worse due to climate change. It's not, as historical observational weather data show that there is no sustained trend of worsening storms. The computer model projections the Chicago Tribune cited as showing climate change-worsened weather are not much better than the simulations produced by fantasy computer games.
(2026-03-18). A New Study Challenges the Climate Establishment's Key Warming Metric. globalresearch.ca For years the public has been told that the science of climate change is settled. Governments, media outlets, and international organizations frequently assert that the evidence for dangerous planetary warming is overwhelming. | Yet one of the most important measurements supporting …
(2026-03-18). EU worries over 'legal gap' on online child sex abuse. tribune.com.pk 
Squabbling between EU countries and lawmakers over how to best tackle child sexual abuse material online is set to create a "major" gap in protection, Brussels warned Tuesday, with talks deadlocked days before current rules expire. | A European Union legal framework for online platforms and messaging services to detect and report abusive images on a voluntary basis is set to lapse on April 3. | "If no agreement is found by then, there will be a major legal gap in the protection of children from sexual abuse," European Commission spokesman Markus Lammert told a press conference in Brussels Tuesday. | But EU sou…
(2026-03-18). Coal Needs Boots on the Ground. wattsupwiththat.com Over the last two decades, the coal industry has ceded much of the battlefield to its opponents and even now seems somewhat complacent about its future. The Trump Administration will be gone three in years. And even while Trump is in office, state regulators and utilities are proceeding to close coal power plants throughout the country — Colorado, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Washington, on and on. Decisions on these remaining plants will be made over the next several years. Such decisions will not be made at the national level, but rather in communities, states and regions. If they want…
(2026-03-18). Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts. geo.tv 
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(2026-03-18). Japan court calls women's sterilisation law 'irrational'. tribune.com.pk 
A Japanese court said Tuesday that a law hugely restricting women's access to sterilisation "lacks rationality", a ruling hailed by plaintiffs as a "step forward". | The Tokyo District Court, however, stopped short of finding the decades-old "maternity protection" law — one of the world's most restrictive barriers to sterilisation — to be outright unconstitutional or illegal. | It dismissed the five women's claim that it is denying them their rights to bodily autonomy. | The landmark lawsuit saw the women unite over innate discomfort with their reproductive abilities, and aversion to what they desc…
(2026-03-18). Foreign exchange constraints crop up in oil supply chain despite improvement in stock of petroleum products. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Despite improved stock covers of petroleum products, foreign exchange constraints have started to crop up in the oil supply chain due to additional costs of skyrocketing global prices, insurance and import premiums, and freight charges. | The issue was formally raised at a meeting of the special cabinet committee formed to monitor petroleum prices, presided over by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. | The oil industry complained that credit limits for oil companies (OMCs) in Pakistani currency remained unchanged, despite their foreign exchange requirements increasing more than double since…
(2026-03-18). "Anarchy Cabaret" seeks new members. indybay.org new group with anarchy-utopia views seeks helpers…
(2026-03-18). America 250, 2026 National Ag Day – Nancy and Peter Gouch – California Agricultural Legacy. indybay.org The Gooch-Monroe Agriculture Legacy included 10 town lots on both sides of Main Street, in the Gold Rush Town of Coloma. Running from above the schoolhouse to beyond the original site of Sutter's Mill they also owned several houses, and the 320-acre Four Corner Ranch, today part of Marshal Gold Discovery California State Parks…
(2026-03-18). Iranian projectile hits near Australian base in UAE amid widening Middle East crisis. tribune.com.pk 
An Iranian projectile hit near Australia's military headquarters for the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday but caused no injuries, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. | It landed at 9: 15 Sydney time (2215 GMT Tuesday) near the Al Minhad base. | "I can confirm that no Australian personnel were injured, and everyone is absolutely safe," Albanese told reporters. | The projectile caused "minor damage" to an accommodation block and a medical facility, the Australian leader said. | Al Minhad Air Base ⚪ just 24 kilometres (15 miles) south of Dubai ⚪ has hosted Australian forces since 2003 and s…
(2026-03-18). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.
(2026-03-18). India arrests 7 foreigners. tribune.com.pk 
Indian investigators have arrested seven foreigners, including six Ukrainians and an American, on suspicion of illegally crossing into neighbouring Myanmar to train armed militia groups, the public radio broadcaster reported on Tuesday. | Myanmar descended into civil war after a junta seized power in a 2021 coup, with pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic-minority armed groups fighting for control of large parts of the country. | India has long been suspicious of certain Myanmar factions that have the same ethnicity as populations on the Indian side of the border, fearing a spillover of violence and unrest. | On…
(2026-03-18). 'Trust deficit' delays analysis of artefacts. dawn.com LARKANA: Despite a Trust deficit is cited as the reason, as a couple of officials concerned without mincing words had expressed their apprehension that the object might be stolen or damaged in the process. | The coins — believed to be belonging to the era of Kushan Ruler Vasudeva-I (c. 200-225 AD) — weigh 5.55kgs and were found stuffed in an earthen pot (jar). The object…
(2026-03-18). Anti-ICE protesters convicted on terrorism charges for wearing all black. mronline.org 
The government won on most of its charges, including convicting defendants for moving a box of radical zines.
(2026-03-18). Thursday 3/19: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-03-18). Larijani assassination deepens uncertainty over Iran war, analysts warn. dawn.com WASHINGTON: The Analysts warn that his absence removes one of the few moderating voices capable of preventing further escalation. | As the New York Times
(2026-03-18). Postbank obtains FSP license. sanews.gov.za Postbank obtains FSP license | The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, has welcomed with delight the successful registration of Postbank as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. | This means that Postbank is now authorised and regulated to provide financial services that meet the standards set by the regulator, under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act). | To obtain and maintain an FSP license, institutions must meet stringent regulatory requirements covering governance, compliance, risk manage…
(2026-03-18). Rescuing a key Confucian text from centuries of ignominy. scmp.com From around the turn of the century, a revived Confucianism was all the rage. Mainland Chinese academia heavily promoted it. Beijing politicised it as compatible with communist ideology. For state propaganda departments, Confucianism was repackaged as a cultural product for foreign consumption. | That wave of interest subsequently died down, along with the closure of many Confucian Institutes around the world.
(2026-03-18). Probe into PRASA contract irregularities continues. sanews.gov.za Probe into PRASA contract irregularities continues | The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has provided an update on an independent forensic investigation into irregularities in seven contracts awarded for the refurbishment and extension of the service life of the agency's legacy rolling stock fleet. | The investigation by Webber Wentzel Attorneys was commissioned to probe the General Overhaul (GO) Programme contracts signed in 2022. | The programme was launched as a strategic bridging solution to maintain commuter rail services during the transition from the legacy yellow fleet of trains to the new G…
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/28: Hop Into Spring at the Alameda Landing Easter Celebration. indybay.org 2700 Fifth Street, Alameda Landing, CA 94501…
(2026-03-18). @wibopm New Banner Productions (March 2026). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-18). Who pays the price for Trump's Iran war? workers.org 
March 16 -The people of Iran and West Asia are, obviously, suffering the most from the latest U.S. war. Thousands of them have been killed and injured. There is heavy destruction of infrastructure and hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, especially in Lebanon. Mississippi for a Just World . . . |
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/21: Mass Online Rally: Stand with Iran against U.S. Imperialist and Zionist assault. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/iran-3-21…
(2026-03-18). New Evidence Links Argentina's President to $Libra Fraud. orinocotribune.com This Monday, March 16, Argentina's justice revealed significant new evidence in the ongoing investigation into the $Libra cryptocurrency scandal, which directly involves President Javier Milei. | The newly introduced evidence points to an alleged $5 million agreement tied to the digital asset's launch, implicating not only the President but also his sister, Karina Milei, who serves as the Secretary-General of the Presidency, and a lobbyist identified as Novelli. | This development intensifies investigations into the cryptocurrency's collapse, which caused millions in losses after Milei's social media endorsement.
(2026-03-18). Ultraleftism has hever ended a war. links.org.au 
Eric Blanc looks at how independent mass action — not posturing, purity, or Democratic deference — can help end wars.
(2026-03-18). (FROM THE VAULT) That Time Pro-Public Defender Graffiti Ran For A Year And A Half!!! indybay.org On Martin Luther King Day 2023, "Public Defenders Rock" was written on a pole IFO the Hall Of Justice. It almost made it to 4th of July 2024…
(2026-03-18). Media an important cog in electoral democracy. sanews.gov.za Media an important cog in electoral democracy | As the country moves towards the Local Government Elections (LGE), the Independent Electoral Commission has emphasised the important role played by media in safeguarding electoral democracy. ⚪ This as the Commission concluded its latest Elections Training Workshop for Journalists in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Tuesday. ⚪ IEC Limpopo Provincial Electoral Officer, Nkaro Mateta, emphasised the important role played by the media in safeguarding electoral democracy and in the free flow of credible and accurate information about political parties, candidates, voting station…
(2026-03-18). India's five key states to elect new assemblies in April 2026. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday March 15, 2026 announced the election schedule of India's five key states namely — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.
(2026-03-18). Samsung Elec, AMD sign MoU on AI memory, explore foundry partnership. tribune.com.pk 
Samsung Electronics, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership on memory chip supplies for artificial intelligence infrastructure, the companies said on Wednesday. | The agreement will focus on supplying Samsung's next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) for AMD's upcoming Instinct MI455X AI accelerators, as well as optimised DDR5 memory for AMD's sixth-generation EPYC processors, they said in a statement. | The companies will also discuss opportunities for a foundry partn…
(2026-03-18). X back up after brief outage, Downdetector shows. dawn.com Elon Musk's social media platform X was back up after a brief outage for thousands of users on Wednesday, according to Downdetector.com. | At its peak, there were more than 34,500 reports of issues with X in the US, according to Downdetector, before coming down to 845 reports as of 11: 39am ET. | The website also showed that 158 users in Pakistan reported issues with the social media platform at 8: 21pm. Indian media also reported that the outage affected users in the country. ; ⚪ Downdetector tracks outages by collating status reports from a…
(2026-03-18). Lancet: 0.5C Global Warming by 2050 will Turn Us All into Unhealthy Couch Potatoes. wattsupwiththat.com The study authors have apparently never heard of swimming.
(2026-03-18). Govt calls off Pakistan Day parade, associated events amid austerity measures. dawn.com The government on Tuesday said it will not hold the Pakistan Day parade and other ceremonial events on March 23 in light of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the resulting austerity measures announced by the government. | Pakistan Day — observed on March 23 every year — commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire. | A statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated that in the backdrop of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the consequent austerity measures announced by t…
(2026-03-18). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.
(2026-03-18). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.
(2026-03-18). US judge orders restoration of Voice of America. dawn.com WASHINGTON: A federal judge has ordered the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to recall more than 1,000 Voice of America (VOA) journalists and staff by March 23 and restore the broadcaster's operations. | In a sweeping decision announced on Tuesday, US District Judge Royce C. Lamberth found that actions taken under the agency's previous leadership to The ruling directs USAGM to return VOA and affiliated networks to the air and reinstate employees who had…
(2026-03-18). China tech giant Tencent logs 16% jump in annual net profit. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a 16 percent jump in full-year net profit, with gaming still its main business driver even as the company extends its AI push. | Tencent, the world's largest video game publisher, is competing to offer artificial intelligence tools with its domestic tech rivals including Alibaba, Baidu and ByteDance. | "We sustained healthy growth rates in 2025, as AI capabilities improved our ad targeting and supported more engagement with our games," CEO Ma Huateng said in a statement. "Our highly resilient and cash generative core businesses provide us with the resources…
(2026-03-18). Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates. tribune.com.pk 
Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. | Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: | AEGEAN AIRLINES (AGNr.AT) | Greece's largest carrier cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until April 22, and to Erbil and Baghdad until May 24. Flights to Dubai were cancelled until April 19 and to Riyadh until April 18. | AIR BALTIC | Latvia's airBaltic said all flights to Tel Aviv had been cancelled until April 5. All flights to Dubai have been ca…
(2026-03-18). Heavy rain, strong winds hit parts of Karachi. dawn.com Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Karachi on Wednesday night, hours after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that a westerly wave was likely to bring rainy weather to the metropolis and other parts of Sindh | According to DawnNewsTV, rainfall was reported in Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Gulistan-i-Jauhar, Gulzar-i-Hijri, North Karachi, Surjani Town, North Nazimabad, Saddar, Tower, Sharea Faisal, I I Chundrigar Road, Federal B Area, Hassan Square, Manghopir, Site area, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Defence and Clifton. | According to the PMD spokesperson, Korangi recorded the highest amount of rainfall, 55.6mm. As per t…
(2026-03-18). Friday 4/24: Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibit — Alameda Exhibition. indybay.org Hangar 41, 650 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-03-18). Scientists race to decode data from Europe's vanishing glaciers. grist.org 
High up in the àñtztal Alps, near the border of Austria and Italy, sprawls the closest thing you can get — scientifically, at least — to a time machine. For thousands of years, snow has fallen here and turned to ice, building layer upon layer of the Weiàüseespitze glacier and archiving invaluable information. For instance, as mining and smelting of metals accelerated 1,000 years ago across Europe, pollutants like arsenic took to the air and fell on the ice. There are natural signatures, too, like chemicals from wildfires that give clues to the climate of the distant past. | Scientists a…
(2026-03-18). Chicken Litter Biomass Plants May Shut When Subsidies End. wattsupwiththat.com Melton made £80 million from ROC subsidies, in addition to another £12 million from Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin and top ups from OGFEM from ROC recycling. | Total turnover was £169 million, so more than half of revenue comes from subsidies.
(2026-03-18). Sporting Lisbon thrash Bodo/Glimt to reach UCL quarters. tribune.com.pk 
Sporting Lisbon made an impressive comeback to hammer Norwegian giantkillers Bodo/Glimt 5-0 on Tuesday and reach the Champions League quarter-finals 5-3 on aggregate. | After a 3-0 last 16 first leg defeat last week north of the Arctic Circle, Sporting produced a ruthless display in Portugal to book a spot in the last eight for the first time since the 1982/83 season. | Bodo/Glimt have drawn admirers across the world for their superb performances in this season's Champions League but once Goncalo Inacio opened the scoring, the Portuguese champions never looked back. | Pedro Goncalves and Luis Suarez netted to…
(2026-03-18). Thomas Mann's warning for an age of war and censorship. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). India's obsession with Civil Services is killing innovation. ummid.com In the long run, a nation that values its innovators as much as its administrators will stand a far better chance of building the technological future it hopes to lead.
(2026-03-18). Drugs and illicit goods intercepted at Oshoek border. sanews.gov.za Drugs and illicit goods intercepted at Oshoek border | Officials of the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have intercepted a truck transporting illicit drugs and goods at the Oshoek port of entry. | BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended the officials for the successful joint operation. | On Monday at approximately 20h00, a truck travelling from Eswatini into South Africa was intercepted at the Oshoek port of entry during an operation involving the BMA, SARS and SAPS. | Upon conducting a thorough search of the veh…
(2026-03-18). Dar arrives in Riyadh for meeting of Arab, Muslim FMs amid Middle East crisis. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday to attend a meeting of foreign ministers from regional Arab and Islamic countries as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to tone down the conflict in the Middle East. | FM Dar was received upon arrival by Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq, along with representatives of the Saudi Foreign Ministry. | Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, arrived in Riyadh to participate in the Consultative Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers from Arab and Islamic countries, hoste…
(2026-03-18). Pakistan-China trade through Khunjerab 'in full swing'. dawn.com GILGIT: Trade activity between Pakistan and Chi ≠na through the Khunjerab Pass is in full swing, with exports from Pakistan to China and Central Asian states increasing this year. | However, local traders have expressed concerns over the non-implementation of the PM's announcement regarding tax exemptions on impor ≠ted items for local consumption. | Pakistan Customs Col ≠lec ≠tor Gilgit-Baltistan Shahid Jan told Dawn that 1,774 consignments impor ≠ted from China through the Khunjerab Pass were cleared at Sost Dry Port up to March. He said Pakis ≠tan Customs collected Rs10.16 billion in revenue a…
(2026-03-18). CM Bugti says major attack prevented with arrest of 'would-be' female suicide bomber in Khuzdar. dawn.com Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Wednesday said security forces arrested a "would-be" female suicide bomber in Khuzdar, with the help of "human intelligence". | Addressing a press conference in Quetta, alongside the alleged "would-be" suicide bomber, the chief minister said that terrorist groups in Balochistan were "exploiting" Baloch women. | CM Bugti maintained that the operation to arrest the young woman — identified as Laiba — was carried out with the help of "human intelligence", thanking the people for it. | He added that with her arrest, major destruction had been averted. | The chi…
(2026-03-18). U.S. allies decline to be bullied into joining convicted felon Trump's war against Iran. indybay.org Photo of Country Joe McDonald of Berkeley, at Woodstock in 1969, who passed away recently…
(2026-03-18). Leaked audio reveals Mojtaba Khamenei's narrow escape in missile strike. hindustantimes.com Leaked audio reveals dramatic new details about how Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped death during a deadly missile strike targeting the compound of Ali Khamenei. According to reports, Mojtaba stepped out moments before multiple missiles hit the building, killing his father and devastating key sections of the compound. The audio, reportedly discussed among senior Iranian clerics and IRGC commanders, suggests at least three missiles were used—one striking Khamenei's location directly, another hitting Mojtaba's quarters, and a third targeting a nearby residence. Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have survived with…
(2026-03-18). War Without Clear Endgame: Military Expert Warns Lack of Strategy on US side. uwidata.com As the war between the United States and Iran intensifies across the Middle East, questions are mounting over Washington's long-term strategy and the broader geopolitical stakes. Retired Turkish Major General Ahmet Yavuz offers a stark assessment: the conflict, he argues, is marked by unclear objectives, risky assumptions, and the potential for prolonged instability. "When we …
(2026-03-18). Sunday 4/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-03-18). Cuba's leader vows 'unbreakable resistance' if US tries to take over island. scmp.com Cuba's leader on Tuesday said the US would face "unbreakable resistance" if it tries to take over the impoverished island nation, as communist authorities scrambled to fix a nationwide electricity blackout. | Cuba's government has been under increasingly crushing pressure, with Washington enforcing an oil blockade and openly stating it wants to end the nearly seven-decade-old US stand-off with the one-party communist state.
(2026-03-18). How Australia exploited the Iranian women's football team. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). President Ramaphosa answers Parliament on Mkhwanazi allegations. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa answers Parliament on Mkhwanazi allegations | President Cyril Ramaphosa has submitted responses to Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. ⚪ The committee was established last year, following Mkhwanazi's allegations in a press conference about, amongst others, an alleged criminal syndicate that has spread into law enforcement and intelligence services, and allegations that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu colluded with criminal elements to disband the Political Killings Task Team based in…
(2026-03-18). President hails successful separation of conjoined twins at Limpopo hospital. sanews.gov.za President hails successful separation of conjoined twins at Limpopo hospital | President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Dr Nyaweleni Tshifularo and his medical team for successfully separating conjoined twins in a groundbreaking operation at a rural hospital in Limpopo. | The twins, who were born on 28 January 2026, at Mankweng Hospital, underwent a complex surgical procedure that marked a historic milestone for South Africa's public healthcare system. | President Ramaphosa described the operation as "unbelievable" and "miraculous", noting that such highly specialised procedures are typically performed at lea…
(2026-03-18). Pipeline That Caused Massive 2015 Santa Barbara Oil Spill Restarts Illegally. indybay.org Sable Relies on Unprecedented Trump Order to Violate State, Federal Law…
(2026-03-18). From Starlink to the state: When platform monopolies become political power. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). Oil Shock Waves: Fed's Dilemma Amidst Global Tensions. devdiscourse.com Markets are jittery as the Iran conflict escalates, driving oil prices into triple digits and complicating the Federal Reserve's decision-making. The spike in oil prices raises U.S. inflation risks, altering expectations for potential interest rate cuts this year.
(2026-03-18). Building Bridges in Yemen: A Gulf Opportunity to Stabilize the South. fairobserver.com The Middle East is undergoing profound geopolitical transformations driven by shifts in global power balances, evolving alliances and intensifying conflicts. While analyst often focuses on the impact of such changes on major regional players, these developments also affect fragile states. Yemen, in particular, has become a key arena for regional competition, and the recent geopolitical…
(2026-03-18). Ecuadorian workers fight back against 10-hour workday. peoplesdispatch.org President Daniel Noboa's right-wing government continues to advance its neoliberal political and economic agenda. In recent weeks, Labor Minister Harold Burbano announced that Ministerial Agreement MDT.2026-059 had been approved, allowing for an increase in the workday through agreements that make labor conditions more flexible in Ecuador. | For several decades, following significant struggles by the Ecuadorian labor movement, the maximum workday was set at 8 hours. However, employers have tirelessly sought to undermine that union victory. Thus, the government of Noboa — who belongs to the country's wealthi…
(2026-03-18). Which BRICS Bark at Imperialism — and Which Are its Running Dogs? counterpunch.org 
Three months before taking power in 1949, Mao Tse-tung wrote of the solidarity required for the Chinese people's revolution, remarking that a "principal and fundamental experience" was to "unite in a common struggle with those nations of the world which treat us as equals and unite with the peoples of all countries." Mao warned, though,
(2026-03-18). Violence Erupts in Bihar: Mob Attack Leads to Tragedy. devdiscourse.com A villager was fatally shot and four police officers were injured when violence erupted in the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar on Tuesday evening.
(2026-03-18). India's privatisation drive derails because of weak investor interest in state-run firms: report. dawn.com India is considering shelving three planned privatisation sales amid weak investor appetite, two government sources said, a slump that has already derailed its attempt to sell a stake in IDBI Bank and is a fresh blow to the government's flagship divestment programme. | The privatisation plan, delayed for years, is now facing fresh setbacks that include dwindling interest in state-run firms such as Shipping Corporation of India and HLL Lifecare, besides the collapse of the IDBI Bank stake sale last week after bids fell short of the government's minimum price. | India's finance, shipping and health ministries and t…
(2026-03-18). Molineux fit for West Indies tour. tribune.com.pk 
Australia received a boost in their build-up to this year's women's Twenty20 World Cup after captain Sophie Molineux said she was fit and ready to return for the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies. | The 28-year-old was ruled out of the remainder of Australia's multi-format series against India after suffering lower back issues following the opening one-day international in Brisbane last month. | The white-ball tour of West Indies begins on Friday. | "(I will be) playing in the T20s, (I am) available and looking forward ‚&Ar…
(2026-03-18). Imran's sons don't need visas to visit Pakistan: Tarar. tribune.com.pk 
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the sons of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan do not require visas to visit Pakistan to meet their father, who is currently in prison. | His statement came in response to an appeal from Imran's ex-wife, Jemima Goldsmith, to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the government to allow Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan to visit their father in jail. | "His children are welcome to visit Pakistan on their NICOP cards as Pakistani citizens, for which no visa is required. However, they will fully comply with the laws of Pakistan during their sta…
(2026-03-18). Reviving China—Australia Relations Through Pragmatism, Not Paranoia. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In a world in which geopolitics between states too-often play out in the headlines rather than in hard reality, the China-Australia relationship has become a case study in how frenzied reporting on national security can drown out sensible diplomacy. There exists a healthy and business-minded partnership between the two, but of …
(2026-03-18). New particle discovered by Large Hadron Collider. dawn.com PARIS: The Large Hadron Collider has discovered a new particle, the 80th identified so far by the world's most powerful particle smasher, Europe's CERN physics laboratory announced on Tuesday. | The new particle has been named "Xi-cc-plus". | The Large Hadron Collider is a 27-kilometre-long proton-smashing ring running about 100 metres below France and Switzerland. | The latest discovery comes as CERN plans to build an even bigger particle smasher, the Future Circular Collider, to continue probing the mysteries of the universe. ; ⚪ Scientist…
(2026-03-18). Wednesday 3/18: STANFORD 11 – Pack the Court. indybay.org Santa Clara County Hall of Justice | 190-200 West Hedding Street | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2026-03-18). Death is stalking Effie's House. indybay.org Falck ambulances are sometimes slow to arrive on the scene, and the Fire Trucks have to wait around until they appear.
(2026-03-18). Saudi Arabia, UAE to celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Friday. geo.tv 
(2026-03-18). Nonviolent Peaceforce – An Interview with Anna Zaros. indybay.org Interview with Anna Zaros, Director for Advancement for Nonviolent Peaceforce.
(2026-03-18). Illinois Results: Daniel Biss Beats Kat Abughazaleh in Blow to Left and AIPAC Alike. theintercept.com 
Pro-Israel, AI, and crypto groups saw mixed results across Illinois as outside interests sought to snatch up open seats that favor Democrats.
(2026-03-18). Slot vows to win back support of frustrated Liverpool fans. tribune.com.pk 
Arne Slot insists he can win back the support of Liverpool's frustrated fans after admitting he "must have done a lot of things wrong". | Slot has come under fire throughout Liverpool's dismal Premier League title defence and the Reds boss will face increased scrutiny if his side crash out of the Champions League against Galatasaray on Wednesday. | Liverpool were booed off after conceding a 90th-minute equaliser to struggling Tottenham on Sunday, leaving Slot to answer questions about his Anfield future when he faced reporters on Tuesday. | While the mood on social media has been anti-Slot for several months,…
(2026-03-18). Massive crackdown on money launderers across the country. dawn.com LAHORE: The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with finance ministry, on Tuesday, announced launching a massive crackdown on money-laundering and hawala/hundi networks across the country. | A joint working group comprising the officials of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will be formed to regularly review the progress made in this regard. | A meeting held under the joint chairmanship of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday chalked out a framework to lay hand on those involved in illegal money transact…
(2026-03-18). Conscription and the Politics of Shared Sacrifice. scheerpost.com In a recent article published by investigative journalist Dave Lindorff on his substack ThisCantBeHappening! offers a forceful argument that the political detachment many Americans display toward war is rooted in the structure of modern military service itself. Writing against the backdrop of current debate over expanding U.S. military confrontation in the Middle East, Lindorff contends …
(2026-03-18). US piles pressure on Cuba. tribune.com.pk 
Washington piled pressure on Cuba's communist authorities Tuesday to allow free market reforms as the impoverished island scrambled to recover from a nationwide electricity blackout. | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba's decision announced this week to let exiles invest and own businesses did not go far enough. | "What they announced yesterday is not dramatic enough. It's not going to fix it. So they've got some big decisions to make," Rubio, a Cuban-American and vociferous critic of the island's ruling party, told reporters at the White House. | President Donald Trump, who just Monday had said he wo…
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel denounces repeated U.S. threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has denounced the repeated public threats made by the United States against Cuba, which include declared plans to forcibly overthrow the constitutional order. | In his message—reposted on the Facebook profile of the Communist Party of Cuba—the President underscored that Washington is using internal economic difficulties as a pretext; difficulties that it has itself caused and exacerbated over more than six decades of aggression and isolation measures. | "They seek to seize…
(2026-03-18). SPL 25/26 MW26: Al-Nassr, Toney remain on top; Joao Felix shines with brace. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team whereas Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney remain the top goal scorer in the SPL 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 26 ending Sunday March 15, 2026.
(2026-03-18). Chevron and Big Oil spent $34 million to rollback climate policy in California in 2025. indybay.org As usual, Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) spent the most money in the fossil fuel industry – 73% of the $34 million. Chevron finished first in the spending with $12.9 million, while WSPA placed second with $12.4 million, coming to a total of $25.3 million.
(2026-03-18). TikTokers' bail in gambling apps case extended. dawn.com LAHORE: A sessions court on Tuesday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of TikTokers Additional District and Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmad Qureshi heard the bail petitions of the TikTokers, who appeared before the court on the expiry of their bail period. | The judge summoned the complete investigation record of the case from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Age…
(2026-03-18). From Vietnam to Geneva, activist Hue Nhu fights for freedom and human dignity. globalvoices.org She faced harassment even after her release from prisonGlobal Voices Hue Nhu at the Geneva Summit on Human Rights and Democracy. Vietnamese anti-corruption activist and former political prisoner Dang Thi Hue, nicknamed Hue Nhu,
(2026-03-18). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…
(2026-03-18). Arteta hails 'magical' Eze. tribune.com.pk 
Mikel Arteta saluted Eberechi Eze's moment of magic as the Arsenal star's thunderbolt inspired a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday. | Arteta's side pounded Leverkusen right from the start at the Emirates Stadium and Eze ensured their dominance was rewarded with a blistering strike from the edge of the area late in the first half. | Declan Rice's clinical finish after the interval sealed Arsenal's 3-1 aggregate victory, setting up a quarter-final clash with Sporting Lisbon. | Eze's first Champions League goal extended his recent revival after a disappointing…
(2026-03-18). Tuesday 3/17: Stop the War: A Movement Call for Self-Determination and Freedom. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/stopthewar_now…
(2026-03-18). Central Banks Grapple with the Oil Shock's Inflation Impact. devdiscourse.com Central banks globally are on alert as they evaluate how the current oil shock is influencing inflation expectations. The financial markets present a divided outlook, reflecting a short-term escalation in the cost of living that might ease over time. The immediate question is whether this inflationary surge necessitates interest rate hikes.
(2026-03-18). Redefining Power Electronics: ThermaFlat‚Ñ¢ SiC MOSFETs Set New Standard. devdiscourse.com Para Light Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in semiconductor packaging, has unveiled their latest innovation with the ThermaFlat‚Ñ¢ series of SiC MOSFETs. Addressing longstanding thermal management challenges, this series maintains stable on-resistance across a broad temperature range from -25 ∞C to +125 ∞C, significantly reducing the risk of thermal runaway.
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel denounces repeated U.S. threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has denounced the repeated public threats made by the United States against Cuba, which include declared plans to forcibly overthrow the constitutional order. | In his message—reposted on the Facebook profile of the Communist Party of Cuba—the President underscored that Washington is using internal economic difficulties as a pretext; difficulties that it has itself caused and exacerbated over more than six decades of aggression and isolation measures. | "They seek to seize…
(2026-03-18). Pakistan sticks to its guns on Kabul air strike. dawn.com • Islamabad maintains ex-Nato base targeted, presence of ammo dump confirmed by footage, secondary explosions
| • Afghan officials claim large numbers of casualties at 'rehab centre'
| • Taliban spox confuses 'Omid Camp' with Omid Hospital
| • Beijing seeks to ensure safety of personnel, interests in region
| • UN calls for probe; EU urges restraint | ISLAMABAD: Following "targeted" overnight airstrikes in Kabul and Nangarhar, Pakistan on Tuesday maintained that it had targeted 'Camp Phoenix' —…
(2026-03-18). PSG, Real march into UCL last eight. tribune.com.pk 
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, record 15-time winners Real Madrid and Arsenal surged into the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, while Sporting produced a brilliant comeback in Portugal to end Bodo/Glimt's remarkable run. | PSG appear to be coming back into the form which saw them win the Champions League for the first time in their history last season, as the French club crushed Chelsea 3-0 in London to claim a comprehensive 8-2 aggregate victory in their last-16 tie. | Chelsea had been left with a mountain to climb after a late collapse in last week's first leg, and PSG quickly snuffed out any…
(2026-03-18). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.
(2026-03-18). USCIRF vice chair faces online backlash for recommendations on rights violations in India. geo.tv 
Pakistani American Dr Asif Mahmood attending a campaign rally during his bid for US Congress. — Dr Asif Mahmood's Facebook page/FileVice Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Dr Asif Mahmood is being viciously trolled by the Indian lobby…
(2026-03-18). Gold prices remain unchanged in local, global markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices in Pakistan remained stable on Wednesday as international prices remained unchanged, and silver saw a minor drop. | On Tuesday, gold prices had seen a modest rise of Rs1,000, reaching Rs523,762 per tola. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price per tola remained the same today at Rs523,762, while the price for 10 grams of gold also remained unchanged at Rs449,041. | The international price of gold also held steady, remaining at $5,010 per ounce, with a premium of $20. However, the price of silver saw a decrease. Silver per tola dropped by Rs75, settl…
(2026-03-18). Shocking Case Unveiled: Child Bride Abduction in Maharashtra. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Maharashtra have detained four individuals following the alleged abduction and forced marriage of a 15-year-old tribal girl. The incident unfolded in Thane district where the minor was allegedly taken from Bhiwandi, then sold in Beed district as a child bride.
(2026-03-18). Hlabisa reaffirms DDM as key to coordinated service delivery. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa reaffirms DDM as key to coordinated service delivery | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has reaffirmed the District Development Model (DDM) as a central pillar of South Africa's development strategy. | "The DDM acts as the primary operational framework to bridge the gap between planning and service delivery across all 44 districts and eight metropolitan areas," Hlabisa said in a statement on Tuesday. | He stressed that the model's core purpose is intergovernmental alignment and does not replace municipal authority. | Under the framework developed by the D…
(2026-03-18). Saturday 4/4: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-18). New Polling: As Trump's War Drives Up Energy Prices, Americans Call for Corporate Profiteering Crackdown. commondreams.org As President Trump's escalating war with Iran pushes energy prices higher, Americans are looking for ways to keep electricity bills in check. New
(2026-03-18). Lachlan Bayliss: A Rising Star in New Zealand Football. devdiscourse.com Lachlan Bayliss's football career, nurtured in Australia's north, is set to reach new heights as the Newcastle Jets midfielder prepares for his inaugural New Zealand camp in Auckland. With aspirations to join Darren Bazeley's World Cup squad, Bayliss, 23, seeks to capitalize on his current form.
(2026-03-18). PM Shehbaz orders steps to expand housing finance access for low-income citizens. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed officials to take practical measures to ensure that housing finance reaches ordinary citizens effectively, the Prime Minister's Office said in a press release. | According to the statement, the prime minister chaired a meeting at the Prime Minister's House to review the affairs of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Works. Addressing the participants, the prime minister said, "Providing housing for low-income groups, launching affordable housing projects, including encouraging private sector participation, and improving public facilities are among our top pri…
(2026-03-18). PSX continues recovery, surges over 4,200 points. dawn.com The Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 continued its recovery on Wednesday, surging by over 4,200 points during intraday trade. | The The KSE-100 plunged to an intraday low of 150,284.25 points at around 9: 30am, then reached its intraday high of 154,684.45 points at 1: 30pm, before settling at 154,292.25. | Topline Securities noted the bullish momentum reflected "recovery in overall market sentiment". | "The upward movement was lar…
(2026-03-18). Big Oil has moved on from 'greenwashing.' Here's the new playbook. grist.org 
Remember when the fossil fuel industry couldn't stop talking about climate change? In 2020, when oil prices plunged in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Big Oil promoted efforts to cut carbon emissions and trumpeted various energy "innovations": transforming algae into fuel (Exxon Mobil), capturing carbon (Chevron), and producing green hydrogen (BP). Critics deemed it "greenwashing" — highlighting small sustainable investments to distract people from the pollution at the core of their business. | It didn't take long for oil companies to move on from those old talking points. When Russia invaded Ukraine…
(2026-03-18). Daily Memo: ICE Kidnapped Several Fathers In Front of Their Children. lataco.com ICE is still active. We're seeing a couple of incidents on average on the weekends and an average of around seven incidents each day during the week right now, and while the quantity may be lower, the quality of these kidnappings remains brutal, inhuman, and unjust.
(2026-03-18). "God Help Us, If We Send Troops to the Middle East" counterpunch.org 
President Donald J. Trump is ignoring this widely-held sentiment‚Ää—‚Ääincluding among his MAGA supporters‚Ää—‚Ääand has just ordered 2500 troops to the Middle East. In so doing, he is risking the survival of millions of civilians throughout the region, our soldiers, and the planet itself. His appalling ignorance about the region, its diverse and ancient history, and
(2026-03-18). Senegal stripped of AFCON title. tribune.com.pk 
Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final. | Several Senegalese players controversially walked off the pitch in Rabat during the final on January 18 in protest when the hosts were awarded a penalty late in second-half stoppage time. | After Senegal's players eventually returned having been coaxed back onto the pitch by captain Sadio Mane, Morocco missed the penalty and Pape Gueye went on to score the goal in extra time t…
(2026-03-18). Controlling Kharg Island: Options for United States. ummid.com The Trump administration is weighing whether US Special Forces could seize or neutralise the Kharg Island as part of its strategy to pressure Iran during the continuing war.
(2026-03-18). British Muslims warned against fake Haj booking platform. dawn.com LONDON: UK police have warned Muslims to remain vigilant against fraudulent websites impersonating the official Haj booking platform following a rise in pilgrimage-related scams, the news platform Hyphen said in an investigation. | Data obtained through a freedom of information request shows aspiring pilgrims reported losses of £195,752 in 2025, a 30 per cent increase from £150,000 in 2024. The City of London Police recorded 34 Haj-related fraud reports last year, with the highest individual loss amounting to £64,000. | The actual financial damage is believed to be far higher. The Council of Bri…
(2026-03-18). Monday 3/16: Phone Bank for Leqaa Kordai & Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/pb-ly…
(2026-03-18). US judge orders Trump admin to bring VOA employees back to work. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-18). Berkeley Tenants Convention to select 2026 Rent Board Slate to meet on April 19, 2026. indybay.org Candidates for Rent Board seeking the support of the Tenant Convention will be participating in the 2026 Berkeley Tenants Convention on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This event will feature candidate speeches and Q&A, and will take place from 1: 30 – 4: 30 at the Black Repertory Theatre in South Berkeley.
(2026-03-18). Saturday 4/25: SIX is for 6enocide – Powerful Poetry by Daniel Reyes. indybay.org Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Soquel Wharf Rd, Capitola…
(2026-03-18). The Supreme Court takes up a Guam munitions case with high stakes for CHamoru lands. grist.org The U.S. Supreme Court has
(2026-03-18). Wednesday 3/18: Kaiser NUHW Mental Health Therapists To Strike. indybay.org Northern California and the Central Valley will include picket lines Outside Kaiser hospitals in Oakland, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Fresno and Santa Clara…
(2026-03-18). PSX rally roars on as KSE-100 surges nearly 4,300 points. tribune.com.pk 
Investor sentiment remained firmly upbeat at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as sustained buying momentum powered the benchmark KSE-100 index higher in a broad-based rally. | During the session, the index climbed to an intraday high of 154,684.45 and touched a low of 150,284.26. By around 1pm, gains stood at approximately 2.49%, reflecting steady investor confidence throughout the day. | By the close, the benchmark index surged 4,276.09 points, or 2.85%, to settle at 154,292.26, marking a continuation of the ongoing bullish trend. | Also Read: PSX rebounds on blue-chip buying | Market activity r…
(2026-03-18). Info minister says Imran's sons 'welcome to visit Pakistan' using Nicop following Jemima's appeal to PM. dawn.com Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the children of incarcerated former premier Imran Khan were "welcome" to visit Pakistan on their National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicop). | He made the remarks on X, in response to a post by Imran's former spouse, Jemima Goldsmith, who had appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding the delay in issuing visas to his sons, Kasim and Sulaiman. | "Imran Khan's phone call will be arranged on Eid day with his children as done in the past as well," the information minister said. | "His children are welcome to visit Pakistan on their Nico…
(2026-03-18). Severe thunderstorm warning issued for five provinces. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorm warning issued for five provinces | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the Northern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga on Wednesday. | "A surface trough, supported by a slow-moving upper trough, will result in severe thunderstorms in the Karoo Hoogland District (Northern Cape), leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges, large amounts of small hail and localised damage to infrastructure," the weather service said. | Slow moving storms may cause heavy downpours and strong winds. | Sever…
(2026-03-18). Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-18). eThekwini intensifies compliance inspections to curb hazardous risks. sanews.gov.za eThekwini intensifies compliance inspections to curb hazardous risks | The eThekwini Municipality has intensified compliance inspections across the city to ensure that people living and working near hazardous operations remain safe and protected. | The municipality's Fire Services Directorate and Environmental Health Division has ramped up enforcement through unannounced inspections, targeting high-risk facilities such as factories, major hazard installations and national key points. | The move comes amid growing concern over environmental and industrial risks, with authorities focusing on early intervention to p…
(2026-03-18). EC Reshuffles Top Police Officers Ahead of West Bengal Elections. devdiscourse.com The Election Commission announced the transfer and posting of five IPS officers as deputy inspectors general (DIGs) in West Bengal on Wednesday. This decision is part of the commission's measures to enhance poll preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections.
(2026-03-18). FO rejects India's 'unwarranted' statement on action against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan. dawn.com The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday rejected the "baseless, misleading, and unwarranted statement" issued by India's Ministry of External Affairs on action against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan. | The development comes after targeted
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/21: Canvass For Claudia Jimenez For Richmond Mayor! indybay.org 12929 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA…
(2026-03-18). FO Live: Iran War Analysis — Will the Trump Administration Put Boots on the Ground? fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh speaks with former US Ambassador Gary Grappo, who served as Envoy and Head of Mission of the Office of the Quartet Representative Tony Blair in Jerusalem; and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk. They discuss the expanding war between…
(2026-03-18). Real Madrid Completes the Task and Advances to the Champions League Quarterfinals. radiohc.cu Havana, March 17 (RHC) — Real Madrid completed the task against Manchester City today in the second leg of the round of 16 of the European football Champions League, with a 2-1 victory and a brace from Vinicius. | After a solid 3-0 advantage in the first leg, the Spanish club did their job thanks to the Brazilian's inspired goalscoring prowess, finding the net in the 22nd minute from the penalty spot and again in stoppage time (90+3). | Pep Guardiola's men never let up and went in search of a comeback; however, a red card for Portuguese player Bernardo Silva (20th minute) thwarted their plans. | Norwegian Er…
(2026-03-18). Atletico boss Simeone defends Spurs star Romero. tribune.com.pk 
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said he is a "big fan" of Cristian Romero as he defended the under-fire Tottenham captain ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg clash. | Simeone was linked with a move for Romero last year, but the Argentine centre-back eventually signed a new contract keeping him at Tottenham until 2029. | Despite the new deal, Romero has been a lightning rod for controversy this season. | He has been sent off twice, sparking criticism of his lack of discipline, and also made pointed comments about the club's hierarchy on social media. | Simeone was asked about Romero i…
(2026-03-18). Appleton, April 18, 2026: Climate Summit at Lawrence University. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-18). Farm Workers To March On Federal Courthouse. popularresistance.org Fresno, California—The United Farm Workers and their allies will march on the federal courthouse in Fresno, California, on March 18 to protest new Trump administration rules they say will cut their already low pay. | The rules governing how many workers can be admitted under H2-A visas, and how much to cut their minimum pay, will be the subject of a challenge in federal court that day. | The Farm Workers argue, reasonably, that owners, especially agribusinesses, will use the pay cut and the visa expansion to cut every farmworker's minimum pay, regardless of whether the worker is documented or undocumented,…
(2026-03-18). Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eidul Fitr on Friday. dawn.com Saudi Arabia announced that Eidul Fitr would be celebrated on Friday, according to a statement published by state media. | "The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Thursday, is the completion of the 30th day of the month of Ramazan, and that Friday is the day of the Blessed Eidul Fitr," the Saudi Press Agency reported. ; ⚪ Across the Muslim world, Ramazan festivities this year were overshadowed by the ongoing
(2026-03-18). Unable to meet Imran, Aleema denies blocking PTI leaders' access to him. dawn.com ISLAMABAD/Lahore: Rejecting media reports that she is opposing meetings between Imran Khan and party leaders, Aleema Khan on Tuesday questioned how she could stop such meetings when she herself has been unable to meet her brother. | "People across Pakistan are demanding the release of Imran Khan. The whole world is raising the same demand. Just wait and see — people will come out of their homes and secure his release. Moreover, as the global situation changes, I am hopeful he will be released," Ms Khan said while talking to media persons outside Adiala jail. | "We are waiting here to find out whether we wil…
(2026-03-18). dtic congratulates new SEZ Advisory Board. sanews.gov.za dtic congratulates new SEZ Advisory Board | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi on Tuesday congratulated the newly appointed Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Advisory Board. | He expressed confidence in its ability to make a meaningful contribution in strengthening the Special Economic Zones programme and advancing South Africa's broader economic transformation. | Godlimpi was addressing an induction workshop hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) for the SEZ Advisory Board in Johannesburg. | The purpose of the workshop was to orientate the advisory board on the…
(2026-03-18). Reason behind Babar's exclusion from Bangladesh ODIs revealed. tribune.com.pk 
Was Babar Azam unfit or dropped? The mystery has been solved. The senior batter was not included in the national squad for the Bangladesh tour due to being out of form. | Later, when he refused to play in the National T20 Cup citing pain in his leg, PCB doctor Javed Mughal examined his injury, which turned out to be serious, and treatment was started. | According to details, the selection committee had not included Babar Azam in the squad for the Bangladesh tour due to his poor performance in the World Cup. Later, coach Mike Hesson said that Babar was not dropped, but rested to give opportunities to young play…
(2026-03-18). Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez: "Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable" cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a Cuba, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. Y usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas. Ante el peor escenario, a Cuba la acompaña una certeza: cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. Cuba está firme.
(2026-03-18). EE.UU.: Renuncia director del Centro Nacional Antiterrorista. radiohc.cu Joe Kent, director del Centro Nacional de Contraterrorismo (NCTC) de Estados Unidos, renunció a su cargo, este martes, lo que representa la primera dimisión de un alto funcionario de la administración Trump, motivada por la guerra contra Irán. | En un mensaje publicado en redes sociales, Kent sostuvo: Mi conciencia no me permite apoyar la guerra que se está librando en Irán. Irán no representaba una amenaza inminente para nuestra nación". | La renuncia llega en un momento de creciente tensión dentro de la coalición política de Trump. | Ex candidato político con vínculos en sectores de la derecha estadounidense y a…
(2026-03-18). Sincronizada Unidad No. 4 de Termoeléctrica cienfueguera que estaba en reparación. radiohc.cu La Unidad No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, enclavada en la zona Industrial de Obourke en la ciudad cubana Cienfuegos quedó sincronizada al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional con 120 MW, de una capacidad instalada de 158 MW. | Este bloque No. 4 se encontraba sometido a una reparación ampliada a la caldera y la turbina desde hacía poco más de un año de trabajo, pese a las limitaciones de recursos ocasionados por el bloqueo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Asimismo, la Unidad No. 3, ambas de tecnología japonesa, fue sincronizada con sus 158 MW después de la reciente caída del Sistem…
(2026-03-18). Gaceta Oficial publica nueva ley del Registro Civil. cubadebate.cu La Gaceta Oficial ordinaria número 26, de hoy, publicó la nueva Ley 180 "Del Registro Civil" y sus disposiciones complementarias. La principal novedad es la creación de un registro único computarizado, que se inicia con el nacimiento y termina con la defunción, y en orden cronológico va añadiendo datos de los diferentes actos jurídicos que realiza la persona durante su vida.
(2026-03-18). Milei viaja y sectores vitales sufren en Argentina drásticos recortes. radiohc.cu El presidente argentino, Javier Milei, se dedicó a viajar los últimos días. Estados Unidos, Chile y finalmente España para participar en un foro de la ultraderecha. Mientras en su país esferas esenciales, como la educación, deben lidiar con fuertes recortes que ponen en riesgo el futuro de niños y jóvenes. | El gobierno de Milei ha llevado la inversión en la enseñanza a su nivel más bajo en décadas, además de que se ha registrado una marcada reducción en la ejecución de los fondos en esta vital rama. | El presupuesto para el 2026, aprobado por el Congreso, contempla que el Estado solo designe 0, 75% del Producto…
(2026-03-18). Ciudad cubana de Matanzas acoge Festival Internacional de Títeres. radiohc.cu La 16 edición del Festitaller Internacional de Títeres (Festitim) comenzó este martes en la occidental provincia cubana de Matanzas con la presencia de invitados de México y España. | Dedicada al aniversario 70 del títere nacional de Cuba, Pelusín del Monte, la cita quedó inaugurada con la exposición 'Una isla llamada Armando', en homenaje a la obra del premio nacional de teatro Armando Morales. | El organizador del Festitaller, Rubén Darío Salazar comentó que nunca estuvo contemplada su suspensión a pesar de la situación compleja del país como consecuencia del recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | El tam…
(2026-03-18). Médicos cubanos han salvado a más de 700 mil pacientes en México. cubadebate.cu La labor en México de la Brigada Médica Cubana ha permitido salvar la vida de más de 700 mil pacientes en todo el país, sobre todo de zonas de mayor vulnerabilidad, de acuerdo con fuentes con conocimiento del convenio firmado por los gobiernos de ambas naciones.
(2026-03-18). Sincronizada Unidad No. 4 de Termoeléctrica cienfueguera que estaba en reparación. radiohc.cu La Unidad No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, enclavada en la zona Industrial de Obourke en la ciudad cubana Cienfuegos quedó sincronizada al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional con 120 MW, de una capacidad instalada de 158 MW. | Este bloque No. 4 se encontraba sometido a una reparación ampliada a la caldera y la turbina desde hacía poco más de un año de trabajo, pese a las limitaciones de recursos ocasionados por el bloqueo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Asimismo, la Unidad No. 3, ambas de tecnología japonesa, fue sincronizada con sus 158 MW después de la reciente caída del Sistem…
(2026-03-18). Médicos cubanos han salvado a más de 700 mil pacientes en México. cubadebate.cu La labor en México de la Brigada Médica Cubana ha permitido salvar la vida de más de 700 mil pacientes en todo el país, sobre todo de zonas de mayor vulnerabilidad, de acuerdo con fuentes con conocimiento del convenio firmado por los gobiernos de ambas naciones.
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel: Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció este martes que Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a nuestro país, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. | "Usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas", señaló el jefe de Estado en su cuenta en la red social X.Pretenden y anuncian planes para adueñarse del país, de sus recursos, de las propiedades y hasta de la misma economía que buscan asfixiar para rendirno…
(2026-03-18). Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez: "Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable" cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a Cuba, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. Y usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas. Ante el peor escenario, a Cuba la acompaña una certeza: cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. Cuba está firme.
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel: Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció este martes que Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a nuestro país, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. | "Usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas", señaló el jefe de Estado en su cuenta en la red social X.Pretenden y anuncian planes para adueñarse del país, de sus recursos, de las propiedades y hasta de la misma economía que buscan asfixiar para rendirno…
(2026-03-18). Cuba ya tiene todas sus provincias interconectadas al SEN. radiohc.cu La Unión Nacional Eléctrica (UNE) informó que ya todos los territorios de Cuba quedaron este martes interconectados entre sí con el enlace de la oriental provincia de Granma. | La UNE puntualizó en la red social de Facebook que continúan las unidades de generación térmica preparando condiciones para sincronizar al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN). | Por su parte, la Empresa Eléctrica de La Habana comunicó que el SEN quedó restablecido y con él los servicios fundamentales a la población. | Añadió que se encuentran en rotación bloques y circuitos, además de las afectaciones por déficit. | También se informó…
(2026-03-18). Cinco cetros para Cuba en clasificatorio boxístico. cubadebate.cu La conquista de cinco fajas selló el desempeño de Cuba en el clasificatorio para el torneo de boxeo de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. Dueña de los 13 cupos intentados en la ciudad mexicana de Guadalajara, la formación de la Isla alzó todas sus coronas en el sector masculino y dejó buenas señales entre las damas.
(2026-03-18). Cantonment board staff not civil servants, Supreme Court rules. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tues ≠ ≠day declared that employees of cantonment boards are not civil servants and, therefore, cannot invoke the jurisdiction of the Federal Service Tribunal (FST) against disciplinary actions. | A two-judge SC bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, issued the ruling while deciding a civil petition filed by the executive officer of the Sialkot Cantonment Board against the Nov 20, 2023 judgement by the FST Islamabad. The court set aside the tribunal's judgement, which had ordered a de novo inquiry (fresh invest…
(2026-03-18). Vietnam seguirá apoyando a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, resalta exitosos resultados de la cooperación Cuba-Vietnam en la producción de arroz. Recibe al compañero Nguyen Van Quang, presidente de la empresa Agri-VMA, que desarrolla en Los Palacios, Pinar del Río, el cultivo del grano en tres modalidades de gestión.
(2026-03-18). Cuba obtiene cinco medallas de oro y dos de plata en clasificatorio de boxeo. radiohc.cu La selección masculina de boxeo de Cuba conquistó cinco medallas de oro y dos de plata en el torneo clasificatorio disputado en Guadalajara, México, para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. | Entre las cinco victorias en la final, Alejandro Claro (55 kg) se impuso 5-0 al guatemalteco Daniel Mijangos; Erislandy àÅlvarez (65 kg), también resultó vencedor unánime frente al nicaragàºense Andy Javier Caballero; y Saidel Horta (60 kg) se impuso por no presentación de su rival. | Yusnier Sorsano (70 kg) y Keylor García (80 kg) se colgaron los otros dos títulos para la mayor isla de…
(2026-03-18). Cantonment board employees are not civil servants: SC. tribune.com.pk 
Supreme Court of Pakistan has decided that employees of cantonment boards are not considered civil servants under the law. The decision came in response to a petition involving a former employee of the Sialkot Cantonment Board, who challenged disciplinary actions taken against him. | The case revolves around Qaiser Mehmood, who was discharged from service after allegations of misconduct, including the subletting of government accommodation. After his discharge, Mehmood filed a service appeal, which the Federal Service Tribunal (FST) upheld, ordering a de novo inquiry. | The cantonment board, however, contested…
(2026-03-18). Otorgan categoría de Profesor Emérito de la Universidad Central a destacada pedagoga villaclareña. radiohc.cu 
Por sus méritos y entrega sin límites a la formación de las nuevas generaciones, la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas otorgó la categoría docente especial de Profesor Emérito de la Facultad de Humanidades a la Doctora en Ciencias Mayra Rodríguez Ruíz, quien por más de 40 años, desde 1978, atesora una rica trayectoria en la casa de altos estudios villaclareña. | Confianza, respeto, y pasión son virtudes de esta pedagoga, jubilada y reincorporada, que entre otras responsabilidades, ha sido Jefa de departamentos, Vicedecana docente de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Decana de la Facultad de Humanidad…
(2026-03-18). Otorgan categoría de Profesor Emérito de la Universidad Central a destacada pedagoga villaclareña. radiohc.cu Por sus méritos y entrega sin límites a la formación de las nuevas generaciones, la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas otorgó la categoría docente especial de Profesor Emérito de la Facultad de Humanidades a la Doctora en Ciencias Mayra Rodríguez Ruíz, quien por más de 40 años, desde 1978, atesora una rica trayectoria en la casa de altos estudios villaclareña. | Confianza, respeto, y pasión son virtudes de esta pedagoga, jubilada y reincorporada, que entre otras responsabilidades, ha sido Jefa de departamentos, Vicedecana docente de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Decana de la Facultad de Humanidad…
(2026-03-18). UE deveria negociar com a Rússia afirma líder belga. globalresearch.ca Alguns líderes europeus comeàßam a admitir a necessidade de um diálogo produtivo com Moscou. Em uma declaraàßà£o recente, o primeiro-ministro belga, Bart De Wever, instou outras autoridades europeias a negociarem diretamente com a Rússia. Segundo ele, somente por meio da …
(2026-03-18). UE deveria negociar com a Rússia afirma líder belga. globalresearch.ca Alguns líderes europeus comeàßam a admitir a necessidade de um diálogo produtivo com Moscou. Em uma declaraàßà£o recente, o primeiro-ministro belga, Bart De Wever, instou outras autoridades europeias a negociarem diretamente com a Rússia. Segundo ele, somente por meio da …
(2026-03-18). Puerto Rico se suma al envío de medicamentos especializados para Cuba. radiohc.cu Organizaciones y activistas vinculados a diversos sectores de Puerto Rico se unieron este martes al clamor mundial de apoyo humanitario al pueblo de Cuba ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos. | Bajo el lema "Cuba: Solidaridad global contra el asedio, no más bloqueo", llegaron a la nación antillana importantes donativos de diversas partes del mundo, iniciativa que el 21 de marzo tendrá uno de sus momentos cumbres cuando se espera el arribo de decenas de embarcaciones humanitarias de todas las regiones. | La reverenda Eunice Santana y el activista Carlos Vega informaron en rueda de prensa…
(2026-03-18). Cinco cetros para Cuba en clasificatorio boxístico. cubadebate.cu La conquista de cinco fajas selló el desempeño de Cuba en el clasificatorio para el torneo de boxeo de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. Dueña de los 13 cupos intentados en la ciudad mexicana de Guadalajara, la formación de la Isla alzó todas sus coronas en el sector masculino y dejó buenas señales entre las damas.
(2026-03-18). serie Tras las huellas del Che. indybay.org serie (1/7) 2024 | Tras las huellas del Che…
(2026-03-18). Amid ruins, Palestinians struggle to preserve Gaza's historic markets. aljazeera.com For centuries, the Grain Market has been Khan Younis's shopping hub, but it has stood largely empty since Israel's war.
(2026-03-18). Türkiye says NATO bringing in more defences after missile interceptions. aljazeera.com NATO to deploy a new Patriot missile defence unit to southern Türkiye's Incirlik Air Base.
(2026-03-18). Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr 'pause' in conflict. aljazeera.com Pakistani minister says five-day pause, to begin at midnight Thursday, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye.
(2026-03-18). LIVE: Liverpool vs Galatasaray — Champions League last 16. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Liverpool host the Turkish champions at Anfield.
(2026-03-18). Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes. aljazeera.com Global sports leaders ‚Äåreached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes in February.
(2026-03-18). Senegal govt alleges corruption in decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco. aljazeera.com Senegal were stripped of AFCON title after an appeals board review by CAF into a mid-final protest by team's players.
(2026-03-18). Trump wants to overthrow the Cuban president. aljazeera.com The Trump administration says it wants to remove Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel by the end of the year.
(2026-03-18). Kenya's 'drought amid plenty'. aljazeera.com Rains have begun in Kenya, but the north remains parched. Catherine Soi reports from Turkana.
(2026-03-18). European groups join aid convoy to Cuba amid crippling oil blockade. aljazeera.com Millions have been plunged into darkness in Cuba as the US's total blockade has meant no fuel shipments in three months.
(2026-03-18). UN revises Kabul rehab strike toll as Pakistan denies targeting civilians. aljazeera.com Disputed toll and competing accounts of strike deepen crisis between Islamabad and Kabul.
(2026-03-18). Japan beat South Korea 4-1 to meet Australia in Women's Asian Cup final. aljazeera.com Japan will face Australia in the final of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup after beating South Korea 2-1 in the semifinal.
(2026-03-18). President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war? aljazeera.com US presidents have long bypassed Congress's authority and dissenting lawmakers have often tried to fight back.
(2026-03-18). How Senegal lost their AFCON title to Morocco and what next — all to know. aljazeera.com After Morocco were awarded 2025 AFCON title, Senegal will appeal CAF's decision – but how did we get here and what next?>
(2026-03-18). Israel caught in a permanent state of war mindset peace is taboo. asiapacificreport.nz INTERVIEW: C.J. Polychroniou and Idan Landau Israel's war on Iran is a direct result of a political culture that depends for survival upon a permanent state of war, says Israeli academic and left-wing activist Idan Landau in the interview that follows. He observes that Israeli society on the whole has embraced a fascist mindset, "reflecting…
(2026-03-18). Western media failing to tell truth about war on Iran, says academic. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Western legacy media is failing to tell the truth on the US-Israeli war on Iran, says a leading US academic and analyst. "Mass murder has been normalised," said Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs in an interview with the Chinese channel CGTN Live. He argues that mainstream media in the US and Europe…
(2026-03-17). Chinese Ambassador to Russia refutes alleged 'second China shock' narrative. ecns.cn China presents the world cooperation opportunities, not threats or instability, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an exclusive column for Russian media outlet aif.ru to counter the so-called "second China shock" narrative.
(2026-03-17). Nvidia bets on AI inference as chip revenue opportunity hits $1 trillion. ecns.cn Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence (AI) chips may reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, as the company outlined a strategy to compete more aggressively in the fast-growing market for ‚Äårunning AI systems in real time.
(2026-03-18). Chinese FM says power politics has no future. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said that power politics and unilateral bullying win no heart and have no future, calling for strengthened cooperation within multilateral frameworks to safeguard peace and stability in Asia.
(2026-03-18). China and Vietnam hold joint free clinics. ecns.cn Chinese and Vietnamese militaries held joint free clinics in border areas on Tuesday, with more than 1,700 local residents receiving medical treatment as the 10th China-Vietnam border defense friendship exchange entered its second day.
(2026-03-17). Republic of the Congo President Sassou Nguesso wins re-election, state TV reports. ecns.cn The Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected with 94.82 percent of the vote, state television said on Tuesday, extending his nearly 42 years in power.
(2026-03-18). How China-US medical synergy is outrunning the 'biological clock'. ecns.cn Scientists and doctors from China and the United States are deepening collaboration in medical research and clinical care, joining forces to tackle diseases that threaten millions of lives worldwide.
(2026-03-18). The global significance & value of China's economic targets for 2026. ecns.cn At the Two Sessions this year, the Chinese government officially set its annual economic growth target at 4.5% to 5%, with a commitment to strive for better results in practice. This pragmatic and resilient target is not only grounded in the overall framework of China's high-quality development but also closely aligns with the latest forecasts from international organizations.
(2026-03-17). Chinese scientists discover 'zero-pollution' microbial herbicide. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new microbial herbicide that can control weeds without polluting the environment while also supporting crop growth, offering a potential alternative to conventional chemical herbicides.
(2026-03-17). Russia's Progress MS-31 cargo spacecraft completes mission. ecns.cn Russia's cargo spacecraft Progress MS-31 has been deorbited after completing an eight-month mission at the International Space Station (ISS), with its remaining fragments falling into a non-navigational area of the Pacific Ocean, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos said Monday.
(2026-03-17). Shenzhou-21 crew completes second series of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2026-03-18). Chinese scientists transplant stem cell-derived islets to treat type 1 diabetes. ecns.cn A study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology shows that a Shanghai-based team has successfully treated three patients with type 1 diabetes using E-islet. This innovative therapy showcases the potential efficacy of such approaches in addressing this severe chronic condition, which traditionally necessitates lifelong insulin injections.
(2026-03-17). Team China falls 1-2 to Australia in AFC Women's Asian Cup semifinals. ecns.cn In the semifinals of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Tuesday, Team China suffered a narrow 1?2 defeat to Australia, missing out on a place in the final.
(2026-03-18). China's economy remains a sturdy anchor in choppy waters. ecns.cn The curtain fell last Thursday on an important political gathering in China this year. As the "two sessions" concluded, Beijing sent an unequivocal message to a world grappling with heightened uncertainty: China will remain the most stable engine of the global economy.
(2026-03-18). Chinese FM outlines outcomes of China-Vietnam cooperation meeting. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday outlined the key outcomes of the 17th meeting of the China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.
(2026-03-17). Global student teams gather for robotics. ecns.cn In a bustling arena at East China Normal University, the whir of motors and cheers from competitors and spectators filled the air during the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Shanghai Regional, held from March 13 to 15. Nearly 1,000 young innovators representing 50 teams from around the world gathered to showcase their engineering prowess.
(2026-03-17). Xi calls for strengthening cooperation with Turkmenistan in natural gas, trade, non-resource fields. ecns.cn China and Turkmenistan should expand the scale of cooperation in the natural gas sector, and elevate trade and investment levels, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-03-17). Viral Chongqing nightscape video wows viewers with vision of China's urban future. ecns.cn A viral video showcasing the illuminated skyline of has sparked widespread discussion online, with viewers around the world weighing in on China's rapid urban development.
(2026-03-17). Taiwan energy security would improve after 'peaceful reunification': spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Taiwan's energy security would improve following "peaceful reunification," as concerns rise on the island over potential supply disruptions linked to instability in the Middle East.
(2026-03-18). Alibaba unveils new AI work platform. ecns.cn Alibaba Group on Tuesday unveiled what it called the world's first enterprise-native artificial intelligence work platform, Wukong, as the e-commerce and cloud giant steps up efforts to integrate AI directly into corporate workflows.
(2026-03-18). China a more dependable partner, Western polls find. ecns.cn Opinion polls conducted recently in major Western countries have indicated a significant shift in public perception, with China increasingly viewed as a reliable partner and a global leader in technology.
(2026-03-17). 45 million more face hunger threat from extended Mideast war: UN. ecns.cn An extra 45 million people could face acute hunger if the Middle East war rages on beyond June, swelling the number worldwide to a "terrible" high, the United Nations warned Tuesday.
(2026-03-17). How China-U.S. medical synergy is outrunning the 'biological clock'. ecns.cn Scientists and doctors from China and the United States are deepening collaboration in medical research and clinical care, joining forces to tackle diseases that threaten millions of lives worldwide.
(2026-03-17). China vows firm resolve in safeguarding its rights in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday stressed firm resolve in safeguarding China's rights in the South China Sea, slamming the "self-directed farce" by the Philippines.
(2026-03-17). China boosts natural resource support for major projects. ecns.cn China will enhance the guarantee of natural resource elements to facilitate the implementation of 109 major projects outlined in the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), authorities said on Monday.
(2026-03-17). Alibaba launches AI platform for enterprises as agent craze sweeps China. ecns.cn Alibaba on Tuesday launched an artificial intelligence platform for enterprises targeting automation, intensifying ‚Äåcompetition in China's rapidly evolving AI agent market following the OpenClaw craze that has gripped the country's tech sector.
(2026-03-17). World's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel achieves dual breakthrough in China. ecns.cn The Huanggang Road Yellow River Tunnel in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province was fully completed on Tuesday, marking the dual breakthrough of the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel.
(2026-03-17). HK to host 2026 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit in April. ecns.cn The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit is set to take place in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from April 13 to 14, according to a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-03-18). Pro-Palestinian coalition announces flotilla trying to break blockade on Gaza. haaretz.com Organizers said the initiative — dubbed the "Spring 2026 Flotilla" — could involve thousands of participants from more than 100 countries and over 100 vessels. But uncertainty looms as regional war tensions and Israel's past crackdowns cast doubt on whether the flotilla will reach its shores…
(2026-03-18). War culture: From Gaza to Iran, where have protest songs gone? haaretz.com When facts and figures don't penetrate, maybe culture can break through the hard shell Israelis built around their minds…
(2026-03-18). Iran fires cluster munitions at Israel: Elderly couple killed in Tel Aviv suburb. haaretz.com State media in Tehran said use of cluster munitions was aimed at avenging Israeli assassination of security chief Ali Larijani. Ilana and Yaron Moshe, a couple in their 70s, were killed when a missile fragment hit their apartment building…
(2026-03-18). look up: High in the air, Israeli crane operators left exposed to Iranian missiles. haaretz.com Seventy percent of crane operators in Israel are working during the war, exposed dozens of meters high. Even when there is a protected space below, there is almost no chance of reaching it in time…
(2026-03-18). Three lightly wounded after Iranian cluster missile hits several sites in central Israel. haaretz.com Several impact sites were reported in Ramat Gan, including a residential apartment and a playground, as well as damage in sites in Rosh Ha'ayin and Kafr Qasem, with no casualties. In Petah Tikva, several cars caught fire, and the city's cemetery was also hit…
(2026-03-18). Time, money — and Germany: The factors that could leave Israel short of missile interceptors. haaretz.com Israel Aerospace Industries is working round the clock to produce more Arrow interceptors, but production is complex and slow ‚ñ The company must also produce hundreds of interceptors for Germany by 2030 ‚ñ Home Front Command's order to change the alert system will make it possible to prolong the war…
(2026-03-18). Israeli reporter on Polymarket blackmail and death threats tied to his Iran war coverage. haaretz.com When an Israeli journalist wrote about an Iranian missile strike, he was deluged with threatening messages from online bettors demanding he alter his reporting. 'It wouldn't surprise me' if there are more Polymarket-related influence attempts on journalism than previously thought, he tells Haaretz…
(2026-03-18). How far-right criticism of the Iran war is a gateway drug for the antisemites among them. haaretz.com The problem with former Trump official Joe Kent's view isn't that it criticizes Israel, but that it uses legitimate opposition to unpopular wars to promote conspiratorial, antisemitic narratives that put Jews at risk…
(2026-03-18). Elections committee says Ben-Gvir unlawfully used police and Israel Prison Service for propoganda. haaretz.com Last month, Haaretz reported that Ben-Gvir used the police, the prison service, and officers for prohibited political electioneering in two videos — one when he appeared on a police boat promoting his death penalty law and another filmed in the security prisoners' wing at a prison…
(2026-03-18). Police attack journalists filming violent dispersal of Palestinian worshipers. haaretz.com A Palestinian photographer said he was attacked by police after trying to help another journalist documenting the police violence in East Jerusalem. He accused police of confiscating his camera's memory cards and of attacking him when he tried to retrieve them…
(2026-03-18). 71 killed in 77 days: Arab bus driver from East Jerusalem fatally shot. haaretz.com Murad Radi Abd al-Hamid al-Shweiki worked as a bus driver for Dan, and had no criminal record, according to Israel Police. 'It was a targeted and deliberate ambush against him,' a police source said…
(2026-03-18). we ask is that the law be enforced Haifa municipality removes Arabic sign from eatery. haaretz.com After the Haifa municipality ordered the removal of an Arab-owned eatery's sign, activists and city council members say the law, which requires Hebrew signage on businesses, is being selectively enforced against Palestinian citizens…
(2026-03-18). 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…
(2026-03-18). 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:…
(2026-03-18). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-18). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-18). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2026-03-18). Is Peace Over After Larijani's Killing? moderndiplomacy.eu The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered a more volatile phase, with both sides escalating attacks and rejecting efforts to contain the war. What began as targeted strikes has now evolved into a broader regional conflict with rising casualties and global economic consequences. The latest escalation follows Israel's killing of Ali Larijani, one of …
(2026-03-18). Trump's Hormuz Push Puts Japan's Pacifism To The Test. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has urged allies to deploy naval forces to secure oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has placed Japan in a difficult position. For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the request cuts to the core of Japan's post-war identity. While Tokyo depends heavily on Middle Eastern energy flows and …
(2026-03-18). Is China a silent profiter from the War in Iran? moderndiplomacy.eu The recent U.S. and Israeli attack in Iran has once again placed the Middle East at the center of global tensions, with outcomes and implications quickly extending beyond the battlefield. One of the most sensitive developments has been the disruption of maritime activity around the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime corridor in the Persian …
(2026-03-18). Iran Signals Nuclear Continuity and Calls for New Hormuz Strait Protocol. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran maintains its long-standing position against developing nuclear weapons, citing a fatwa issued by former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early 2000s. Despite repeated accusations from the United States, Israel, and Western powers that Tehran is pursuing a weapons program, Iranian officials insist their nuclear activities remain civilian. The recent death of Khamenei …
(2026-03-18). Southern Eurasia Under Destabilization and Conflicts. moderndiplomacy.eu The war between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran has passed a certain point. We are still in the fog of war, but some preliminary conclusions can still be drawn. This war is monstrous in its immorality, brutality, lack of norms and rules, real causes, and effective strategy for conducting …
(2026-03-18). Iran Hits Tel Aviv With Cluster Missiles as War Spirals Wider. moderndiplomacy.eu The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered a far more dangerous phase, moving beyond limited strikes into a sustained and widening regional war. What began as targeted military action has evolved into a confrontation involving multiple countries, armed groups, and critical global trade routes. The latest escalation follows Israel's assassination of Ali Larijani, one …
(2026-03-18). After Iran, Will Saudi Arabia Pose the Next Strategic Challenge? moderndiplomacy.eu The currently ongoing war involving the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States, and the State of Israel has been a long time in the making and is the direct result of the long-standing ideological challenges that the regime in Tehran has posed to the Middle East and the world. Iran's revolutionary zeal has driven …
(2026-03-18). Japan's Leader Walks Tightrope in Washington Over Iran War Pressure. moderndiplomacy.eu The upcoming meeting between Sanae Takaichi and Donald Trump comes at a moment of deepening global tension. The war involving Iran has disrupted energy flows and drawn the United States into a broader military role, putting pressure on allies to contribute. Japan, a long-standing U.S. ally, now finds itself at the centre of this pressure …
(2026-03-18). Suicide Bombings Expose Enduring Strength of Nigerian Jihadists. moderndiplomacy.eu Nigeria's Islamist insurgency, now in its seventeenth year, remains one of the longest-running conflicts in Africa. It began with Boko Haram's emergence in Maiduguri, Borno State, in 2009, with the goal of establishing an Islamic state. The group's founder was later killed during a government crackdown, which initially displaced militants from urban areas. Over time, …
(2026-03-18). Is China Using Energy Security to Pressure Taiwan Amid Global Crises? moderndiplomacy.eu China has long pursued reunification with Taiwan, framing it as a historic and political imperative. The island has consistently rejected Beijing's sovereignty claims, maintaining its de facto independence and relying on international partners, particularly the United States, for security and resources. The ongoing Middle East war, which has disrupted global energy supplies and critical shipping …
(2026-03-18). Iran vows revenge for Larijani; 12 killed in Beirut strikes. newarab.com 
Iran vowed to take revenge against the The funerals for Larijani and Basij head Gholamreza Soleimani will take place in Tehran at 1030 GMT, according to Iranian state media. | Larijani is the most prominent Iranian figure killed by US-Israeli forces since the assassination…
(2026-03-18). Israeli strikes on central Beirut kill at least six. newarab.com 
Lebanon said two Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the Hezbollah-linked financial firm Al-Qard Al-H…
(2026-03-18). Gulf influencers deride Egypt's NATO-like proposal amid Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-18). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-18). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-18). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-18). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-18). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-18). New energy policies in California threatening America's national security. onlineopinion.com.au No refineries, no fuel. How does California sustain America's military and ports as local supply disappears?
(2026-03-18). A Euro leader cursed for calling for peace — with Russia. responsiblestatecraft.org At long last, a European leader has said what should have been apparent from the very first: that the Israeli-U.S. war against Iran and Iran's retaliation against energy exports from the Persian Gulf, make it urgently necessary for European Union countries to normalize relations with Russia and resume buying Russian energy.Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever
(2026-03-18). Like Iraq, key intelligence before Iran strikes was ignored. responsiblestatecraft.org The most revealing aspect of the National Intelligence Council's recent assessment that a U.S.-Israeli campaign was unlikely to topple the Iranian regime is not the estimate itself. Intelligence analysts are supposed to puncture exuberant assumptions. What makes the episode significant is that the judgment appears to have done so little to discipline policy. According to The Washington Post, the NIC assessed that even a large-scale assault would
(2026-03-18). Is the Iran War Creating the Biggest NATO Rift Since the Cold War? thinktank.pk As the war between Iran and Israel intensifies—with Israeli strikes hitting Tehran and Beirut—a new geopolitical fault line has emerged inside the Western alliance itself. During the escalating Middle East crisis, Donald Trump warned that North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) could face a "very bad future" if European allies refuse to support the United States …
(2026-03-18). Is China Using the Iran War to Challenge the US Dollar Dominance? thinktank.pk Reports and economic data indicate that China has become the dominant buyer of Iranian crude oil, absorbing the majority of Tehran's exports despite international sanctions. In 2025 alone, Chinese refiners purchased roughly 1.38 million barrels of Iranian oil per day, making China the largest consumer of Iran's crude. Estimates suggest that more than 80—90% of …
(2026-03-18). Is Beijing Institutionalizing Forced Integration? thinktank.pk China's newly adopted ethnic unity legislation has triggered global debate over whether Beijing is moving toward a policy of state-driven cultural integration. Supporters of the law argue that it promotes national cohesion and economic development in minority regions. Critics, however, warn that the legislation could accelerate the erosion of ethnic identity among groups such as …
(2026-03-18). The Gandhi of the 21st Century the Curious Career of President Trump. thinktank.pk Every generation chooses its heroes carefully. Sometimes those heroes emerge from struggle, sacrifice, and long movements for justice. That is how the twentieth century produced figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela. These leaders were shaped by prison, protest, and moral conviction. Their language was restrained. Their power came from persuasion. …
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(2026-03-18). Judge throws prosecutor out of court and orders leaders of N.J.'s U.S. Attorney's office to testify. whyy.org Vexed by the Justice Department's chaotic oversight of federal prosecutions in New Jersey, a judge on Monday threw a government attorney out of a hearing and ordered the three officials in charge of the state's U.S. Attorney's office to answer his questions under oath. | U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi lit into prosecutors after another judge ruled last week that the Trump administration's decision to replace interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba with a trio of officials was another violation of the Constitution's Appointments Clause, which requires Senate confirmation. | The officials, Philip Lamparello, Jorda…
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(2026-03-18). Crowds flock to DC statue mocking Trump and Epstein in "Titanic" embrace. wsws.org A gold-painted "King of the World" statue on the National Mall depicts Trump embracing Epstein in Titanic's bow pose, drawing crowds, mockery and widespread popular hostility toward the oligarchy.
(2026-03-18). Organize the working class to support the JBS meatpacking strike! wsws.org While the war in Iran and attacks on democratic rights at home show an American ruling class plumbing the depths of barbarism, a different and progressive movement is emerging within the working class.
(2026-03-18). US Marine unit steams toward Middle East amid growing threats of ground invasion of Iran. wsws.org The USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault carrier bearing the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, was tracked Tuesday transiting the Strait of Malacca on its way to the Persian Gulf.
(2026-03-18). Florida executes Michael Lee King, dismissing his childhood traumatic brain injury claims. wsws.org King's case exposes a legal system that disposes of individuals, mostly men, whose minds were fractured long before they ended anyone else's life. King suffered a significant traumatic brain injury during childhood, causing permanent neurological damage.
(2026-03-18). Australian central bank lifts interest rate again as recession threat grows. wsws.org It was a split decision but undoubtedly the swing factor was the US war against Iran and the spike in inflation it has already produced.
(2026-03-18). 4 dead in worst Michigan tornados since 1980 as Democrat Whitmer deflects responsibility. wsws.org A series of rapidly forming deadly tornados struck Michigan, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Indiana between March 5 and March 10, resulting in 11 deaths, at least 20 injuries, and significant damage or destruction to hundreds of buildings across the region.
(2026-03-18). "Without immigrants, there is no food, there is no work" : JBS meatpackers defend immigrants as historic strike continues at Greeley, Colorado plant. wsws.org In one of the largest pickets in recent memory, thousands of workers marched and demonstrated outside the factory Tuesday in defense not only of their own living standards, but of all workers.
(2026-03-18). Trump calls for a delay in summit with Chinese president. wsws.org Trump's expectation that a quick victory over Iran, a strategic partner of China, could be used to extract concessions from Xi has been dashed as the criminal war continues in its third week.
(2026-03-18). 6 deaths a day: Homeless mortality exposes social catastrophe in Los Angeles. wsws.org Avoidable deaths mount on Los Angeles streets as Democratic politicians defend a profit system that treats human survival as expendable.