(2026-03-16). Existential Attrition: Iran's Closure of the Strait of Hormuz. counterpunch.org 
"The geopolitical genie is out of the bottle: by capitalizing on geography to disrupt global trade, countries can strengthen their strategic position at relatively low cost." — Alex Mills, The Atlantic Council, March 12, 2026 With each day of glorified actions against Iran, with each cloudy press session claiming supreme success through sheer force, the
(2026-03-16). Nobody wants to get involved' in Strait of Hormuz military operations. aljazeera.com Charles Kupchan says the US and allies are reluctant to use military means to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-16). Oil prices keep rising as Trump seeks coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Brent crude tops $106 a barrel as markets see no end in sight to the halt of traffic through the critical waterway.
(2026-03-16). Trump seeks global backing to reopen Strait of Hormuz. dawn.com WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has escalated his "If there's no response or if it's a negative response, I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO," Trump declared in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday. | Trump also said that he could delay his
(2026-03-16). The case of structural energy security. dawn.com Pakistan's energy system has undergone a transformation that has quietly been so consequential that its architects cannot quite name it. In FY21, imported fuels supplied exactly one-third of national generation. A 30-day Strait of Hormuz blockade then would have cost 2.87 terawatt-hour (TWh), enough to collapse demand-side and trigger load-shedding cascades of over six hours a day. | Today, the same
(2026-03-16). Reactions to Trump's call for help to secure Strait of Hormuz. geo.tv 
UK PM Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump and Australian PM Anthony Albanese. — Reuters/FileUS President Donald Trump called on allies over the weekend to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian forces continue attacks on the vital waterway amid…
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). 'Expel US, Israel Envoys': Iran sets condition for Strait of Hormuz passage. ummid.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Tuesday March 10, 2026 asked Arab and European countries to expel the U.S. and Israeli ambassadors if they want safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-16). Trump administration working on global Naval coalition for Hormuz. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In order to safeguard commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important maritime trade routes in the world, the United States is attempting to form a multinational coalition.The Wall Street Journal reports that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to declare this week that a number of nations have decided to join a coalition that would protect ships passing through the vital waterway.According to U.S. sources, the alliance would use naval troops from many nations to accompany ships as they crossed the strait. Whether the operation would start during the on…
(2026-03-16). Strait of Hormuz not closed but under Iran's control: IRGC commander. ecns.cn The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, remains open and under Iranian control, a senior Iranian commander said on Saturday, amid rising tensions with the United States and its allies.
(2026-03-16). How closing the Strait of Hormuz raises your grocery bill. aljazeera.com Closing the Strait of Hormuz raised oil prices. It also raises the cost of bread.
(2026-03-16). Displaced Lebanese shelter in schools, stadiums amid Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks displace over 800,000 in Lebanon and kill more than 800, as the UN launches an urgent aid appeal.
(2026-03-16). "Where are we supposed to Go?" Israel's Ethnic Cleansing of 500K Lebanese Shi'is. juancole.com By Tatiana Svorou | — | Israel's blanket evacuation orders for Dahiyeh and southern Lebanon breach the core safeguards of Fourth Geneva Convention (Article 49) which require safe routes and swift returns. It has driven more than 500,000 people into forced displacement and urban collapse under the cover of "civilian protection" rhetoric. | (
(2026-03-16). IDF expands ground operations in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). US-Israel-Iran War LIVE UPDATES: Massive fire near Dubai airport after Iranian drone attack, flight operations suspended. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Middle East plunged into unprecedented chaos after the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran last month resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sparking a war. | In response to which, Iran launched a series of retaliatory attacks on Israel and US military bases in the Gulf countries.
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). EU to discuss bolstering Middle East naval mission amid Iran war. newarab.com 
The EU's Aspides mission was established in 2024 to protect ships from attacks by Yemen's
(2026-03-16). "There is a real danger of a nuclear war" : Sri Lankan workers and students oppose Iran war. wsws.org Sri Lankan SEP and IYSSE members have spoken with workers and students in their campaign against the US-Israel war on Iran.
(2026-03-16). Trump, the Dying Multinational Order and the Global South. counterpunch.org 
In the second year of Donald Trump's second term, beginning with the kidnaping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 2, 2026, followed by the war of choice he has waged against Iran alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the U.S. president has continued his demolition of the 80-year-old global order set up by Washington in the aftermath of the Second World War.
(2026-03-16). Iran warns other nations to stay away as US looks to expand war. dawn.com ⚪ PEOPLE clear debris from homes damaged by US-Israel bombing in Tehran.—AFP | • Trump asks allies to send ships to protect Hormuz shipping | • Tehran turns down any chance of negotiations after US president says he's not ready for a deal | • Araghchi claims 'ample evidence' that bases across Gulf being used to target his country | • Larijani warns '9/11-style' incident may be staged, blamed on Iran | • US base in Baghdad, Italian facility in Kuwait come under attack | • Hamas official among 850 ki…
(2026-03-16). '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.
(2026-03-16). WHAT'S THE US-ISRAELI ENDGAME IN IRAN? dawn.com "I do the wrong and first begin to brawl. | The secret mischiefs that I set abroach | I lay unto the grievous charge of others… | And thus I clothe my naked villainy | With odd old ends stol'n forth of Holy Writ, | And seem a saint when most I play the devil." | — Richard III (Act 1, Scene 3) by William Shakespeare | THE HOOK | The US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran is the biggest story across the world. It is being reported by the minute and hour. Given the latency between writing this article and its publication, I cannot and do not intend to follow the news cycle. | Instead, the purpose he…
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Iran's health system strains as 15,000 wounded flood hospitals. newarab.com 
Iranian hospitals have received roughly 15,000 war wounded since the US-Israeli military coalition launched strikes 16 days ago, according to The surge is overwhelming a health system already stretched thin after No…
(2026-03-16). 'I am dead for…': Netanyahu mocks death rumors as he reappears during surprise coffee run | Israel. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appeared in his first video after viral rumors claimed he had been killed amid the escalating Iran—Israel war. Speaking casually during a coffee stop, Netanyahu dismissed the conspiracy theories, joking that he was "dead for coffee" while thanking Israelis for their support during the conflict. The video comes after days of speculation triggered by Netanyahu's absence from key security meetings and threats from Iranian officials.
(2026-03-16). Israel says thousands of targets left in war on Iran. newarab.com 
Tehran's warning came as Rome reported a base in
(2026-03-16). Israeli and American bombs damage Iran's cultural heritage. wsws.org The Trump administration and its various accomplices at home and abroad seek to obliterate the culture and historical memory of the Iranian people.
(2026-03-16). The Iran War — The Most Obvious Question Liberal Media Refuses to Ask. counterpunch.org 
Doubtless, the war launched by US President Donald Trump is not popular among ordinary Americans. According to the latest public opinion poll, only a minority of Americans—part of the dwindling core of Trump's supporters—believe that the US-Israeli aggression against Iran has merit. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in early March 2026, only 27 percent
(2026-03-16). Iran's explosive claim revealed: Israel plotting '9/11-style' terror attack in US to frame Tehran. hindustantimes.com Iran has accused Israel of planning a "false flag" operation to escalate the ongoing Middle East conflict. Ali Larijani alleged that Israel could stage a major terror-style incident on U.S. soil and blame Tehran in order to justify further military action. Iranian officials also claimed that Washington and Tel Aviv may have reverse-engineered the Shahed‚Äë136 drone to conduct attacks across the Gulf region under a different name, accusing them of trying to frame Iran for strikes in countries such as Turkey, Kuwait, and Iraq.
(2026-03-16). Iran's 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' Models. ummid.com As US-Israel versus Iran conflict intensifies, Iran's decentralised 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' layered leadership models ensure military operations persist despite leadership losses.
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Postal, UPS workers in New York City speak out against the war in Iran: "All the parties and the press are for the war, but we are not" wsws.org As the US-Israeli war against Iran rages on with the support of the European imperialist powers and the United Nations, opposition is building in the working class throughout the United States.
(2026-03-16). Imperial Decline in the Straits of Hormuz. counterpunch.org 
Just as Egypt snatched a diplomatic victory from the jaws of military defeat in 1956 by shutting the Suez Canal, so Iran has now closed off the Middle East's other critical choke point by firing its Shahed drones at five freighters in the Straits of Hormuz (through which 20% of global crude oil and natural gas regularly passes) and at petroleum refineries on the southern shore of the Persian Gulf. Iran's drone strikes have blocked more than 90% of tanker departures from the Persian Gulf and shut down the massive Qatari refineries that produce 20% of the world supply of Liquified Natural Gas, sending natural gas p…
(2026-03-16). This week in history: March 16-22. wsws.org US Supreme Court bars discrimination suits by workers; Harold Wilson resigns; Iranian oil workers strike; Chiang Kai-shek stages military coup.
(2026-03-16). Iran threatens escalation, U.S. puts oil hub in crosshairs. ecns.cn Gulf countries reported fresh cross-border attacks on Sunday, a day after Iran urged civilians to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates that it labeled "legitimate targets" being used by U.S. military forces for strikes against Iran.
(2026-03-16). Iran wants 'serious review' of Gulf ties, denies role in Saudi oil attacks. geo.tv 
Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, speaks to Reuters during an interview in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 12, 2026. — Reuters Iran wants "serious review" of Gulf ties, says ambassador to Riyadh.Alireza Enayati did not say who had carried out attacks in…
(2026-03-16). When Hegseth Says "Lethality" He's Talking About Killing Iranian School Girls. counterpunch.org 
I'm going to give our "Secretary of War" a little credit. I will assume that even someone as openly bloodthirsty as Hegseth would not deliberately blow up a school building filled with little girls. But this tragic accident that led to the death of at least 165 Iranian girls between the ages of 7 and
(2026-03-16). Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran. dawn.com US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other action, signaling that developments in the long-strained relationship may come quickly. | "Cuba also wants to make a deal, and I think we will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do," Trump said to reporters on Air Force One. "We're talking to Cuba, but we're going to do Iran before Cuba." | The comments come as tensions between Washington and Havana remain elevated following years of sanctions, diplomatic friction and disputes over migration and security, with regional allies an…
(2026-03-16). Israeli forces kill 16 more in Gaza, occupied West Bank. dawn.com Mustafa, who survived a gun attack by Israeli forces, is comforted at the funeral of his family.—AFP | CAIRO: In a killing spree, Israeli forces shot dead 16 Palestinians, including two two children and their parents in the occupied West Bank and a man, his pregnant wife and their son in Gaza Strip, health officials said. | This was one of the heaviest death tolls in a single day in recent weeks, as Israel continued to Medics and the interior ministry of the H…
(2026-03-16). Israeli strike on Gaza police kills officers. aljazeera.com An Israeli attack on a police vehicle in central Gaza has killed eight officers including a senior police official.
(2026-03-16). Thursday 3/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-03-16). Rafah crossing closure leaves Gaza patients trapped without treatment. aljazeera.com Thousands face worsening illness after closure of key crossing halts medical evacuations.
(2026-03-16). US/El Salvador: Deportees Forcibly Disappeared. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Venezuelans and Salvadorans nationals deported from the United States are transferred to the Center for Terrorism Confinement (CECOT) in San Salvador, El Salvador, on March 31, 2025. | © 2025 El Salvador Press Presidency Office/Anadolu via Getty Images…
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Chinese robot vacuums sweep Southeast Asia. ecns.cn Chinese robot vacuum makers are actively expanding their footprint in Asia, with Southeast Asia the new growth frontier due to its rapidly evolving market landscape.
(2026-03-16). Eid shopping picks pace amid hype around 'Kashmiri' bangles, flowing kaftans in Karachi. dawn.com KARACHI: With fashion trends it is never very clear in our part of the world why or who started them. When every other shopper is demanding it, you just need to fulfil the demands. Just like last year when the Farshi shalwar was most in demand around Eid, this year there are the Kashmiri bangles which are all the rage. Every lady just has to have them to complete the Eid look. | About these Kashmiri bangles, which are metallic mostly in golden or silver with little bells on them to add to the jingle jangle, it was shared by a salesman at Jama Cloth Market that they have nothing to do with Kashmir as they originat…
(2026-03-16). Trump says Iran's terms 'not good enough' for ceasefire deal. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he's not ready to make a deal to end the military campaign against Iran "because the terms aren't good enough yet."
(2026-03-16). Situationer: PPP's gubernatorial gambit 'pays off'. dawn.com IN Rather, it appears that Mr Tessori had outlived his usefulness to those who brought him into office, as his "sacrifice" is being viewed as part of a larger gambit aimed at reshaping the Constitution and the resource distribution fram ≠ework between the provinces and the federation, rather than merely antagonising the MQM-Pakistan. | For context, the Muttahida-nominated Mr Tessori was rem ≠oved from his office last week,…
(2026-03-16). Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title with victory against Rybakina. aljazeera.com World number one's triumph against Elena Rybakina avenges her loss to the Kazakh in the 2026 Australian Open final.
(2026-03-16). Innovation elevates gold exploration. ecns.cn On a wide field in Wuchengdaren village in Laizhou, Shandong province, a 30-meter drilling tower rises against the flat farmland horizon. In about six months, this rig will have pierced nearly 3 kilometers into the Earth, retrieving rock cores that could verify the presence of gold deposits.
(2026-03-16). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.
(2026-03-16). Governments Should Support Vanuatu's UN Climate Resolution. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu's minister for climate change, speaks outside the International Court of Justice ahead of an advisory opinion on what legal obligations nations have to address climate change, July 23, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands. | © 2025 AP Photo/Peter Dejong…
(2026-03-16). 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli claims maiden F1 victory in China. ecns.cn The race of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix was held Sundayt in Shanghai, China. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, securing the first race win of his Formula 1 career at the age of 19. Mercedes team mate George Russell finished second, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton took third place.
(2026-03-16). Xi replies to French teens' China dream. ecns.cn Several months ago, at a public school in southern France, students in a Chinese-language class learned that French President Emmanuel Macron would bring a 200-member delegation to China. They immediately put a question to their teacher, Hu Peixin: "Why not take us along?"
(2026-03-16). Trade talks seen key to sustaining China-U.S. economic stability. ecns.cn The ongoing trade talks between China and the United States in France carry great importance for the world's two largest economies to sustain the hard-won stability achieved over the past year, analysts have said.
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Insights | Home is where the heart settles: American 'village chief' shares his stories in Yunnan. ecns.cn In the ancient town of Xizhou, Dali, in southwest China's Yunnan Province, stands a boutique hotel renovated from a traditional Bai ethnic residence — the Linden Centre. Its founder is an American.
(2026-03-16). Corruption-Linked Arrests in South Sudan Raise Questions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Ministry of Petroleum and Mining in Juba, South Sudan, November 7, 2012. | © 2012 Reuters/Adriane Ohanesian | In a wave of arrests that began on February 24, South Sudanese authorities have detained at least six current and former officials linked to the country's oil and financial sectors.While authorities have yet to publicly clarify if charges have been brought, Minister for Information Ateny Wek Ateny told media that the arrests were not political and that a committee was investigating "financial malpractices."However, previous high-profile detentions give reason to scrut…
(2026-03-16). Fire erupts at Dubai airport following drone attack. aljazeera.com Footage shows fire near Dubai International Airport after a drone ignited a fuel tank, according to UAE authorities.
(2026-03-16). Saturday 4/18: Marina: Greatest Enemy – Film and Conversation. indybay.org Marina Library Community Room, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA, 93955…
(2026-03-16). Kshama Sawant: Revolutionary rhetoric and reformist politics. wsws.org Sawant seeks to channel mass popular opposition to war, social inequality and attacks on democratic rights into the dead end of bourgeois electoral politics, while promoting the illusion that pressure from below can force a section of the trade union bureaucracy to lead general strikes and wring major concessions from the ruling class.
(2026-03-16). How These Oil Workers Claimed Their Power. counterpunch.org 
Bryan Goode and his coworkers perform demanding, hazardous jobs producing oil in one of the most unforgiving places on earth. They work on Alaska's North Slope, above the Arctic Circle, logging 12- to 18-hour shifts, often in whiteout conditions, with wind chills plunging to 100 degrees below zero—all the while keeping a sharp lookout for
(2026-03-16). KSE-100 drops over 4,300 points as volatility continues. dawn.com Pakistan's benchmark KSE-100 index slipped 4,360.66 points by 1: 10pm on Monday, marking a turbulent start to the week as selling pressure returned to the market. | The index shed 2.83 per cent from its previous close of 153,866.16 points. | So far in the session, it has touched an intraday high of 153,943.69 points and an intraday low of 149,385.39 points. | The sharp decline comes after the index recorded its
(2026-03-16). 10 ICU patients killed in India's Odisha hospital fire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 10 patients were killed and several others injured after a major fire broke out early Monday in the trauma intensive care unit of SCB Medical College and Hospital, one of eastern India's largest government-run medical facilities.The blaze erupted between 2: 30 a.m. and 3: 00 a.m., reportedly caused by an electrical short circuit in the casualty department building, according to local authorities. The fire spread through the ICU area where critically ill patients were receiving treatment.Hospital officials said 23 patients were in the ICU and nearby wards when the fire broke out. Seven patients di…
(2026-03-16). Thursday 3/19: Tell Target to STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-03-16). SHC sets aside federal ombudsman's order in woman's harassment case against senior govt officer. dawn.com HYDERABAD: A division bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) Hyderabad circuit allowed a constitutional petition by setting aside the order of the Federal Ombudsman Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment of Women in a case of harassment against a regional level officer of the National Savings Pakistan. | Comprising Justice Arbab Ali Hakro and Justice Riazat Ali Sahar, the bench passed the order on a petition filed by the incharge of the Regional Directorate of National Savings Hyderabad, Syed Farhan Ahmed Shah. He was represented by Jawad Qureshi advocate. | The petitioner had challenged the Jan 18, 2024 orde…
(2026-03-16). Middle East war disrupts pharma air routes, risks cancer drugs supply. dawn.com The conflict, sparked by US and Israeli
(2026-03-16). CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Paralympics delegation. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, commending the delegation for leading both the gold and overall medal tables.
(2026-03-16). 10 dead in hospital fire in India's Odisha. dawn.com A fire at a government-run hospital in eastern India killed at least 10 critically ill patients who were admitted in the trauma care unit, officials said on Monday. | Building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and a routine disregard for safety regulations. | The fire broke out early on Monday on the first floor of the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha state's Cuttack city, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told reporters. | "A short circuit caused the fire in the trauma ICU ward where patients were being treated," he said, adding that 23 patients were present on the floor…
(2026-03-16). Oscars 2026: Full list of winners. aljazeera.com One Battle After Another wins six Oscars, while Sinners takes four awards.
(2026-03-16). First face of Al Jazeera Jamal Rayyan dies at 73. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face on the channel when it launched nearly three decades ago, has died at 73.
(2026-03-16). Reimagining Albinism Rights Advocacy. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Human Rights Watch Director of the Disability Rights Division, Elizabeth Kamundia (left), and Marco Bristo Fellow for Courageous Leadership in Disability Rights, Hilda Macheso (center), interview people in Malawi, October 2025. | © 2025 Samer Muscati/Human Rights Watch…
(2026-03-16). China releases full text of NPC Standing Committee work report. ecns.cn The full text of the report on the work of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) was released via Xinhua News Agency on Sunday.
(2026-03-16). China's Wang in shock defeat at WTT Champions Chongqing. ecns.cn World No. 1 Wang Chuqin of China suffered a stunning quarterfinal loss to Japan's Sora Matsushima at the WTT Champions Chongqing table tennis tournament on Saturday.
(2026-03-16). 'Stop all these wars now' says Oscar winner. aljazeera.com Oscar winner Pavel Talankin called for 'an end to all wars' as he received the best documentary award.
(2026-03-16). 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…
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). U.S. strikes over 90 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island: CENTCOM. ecns.cn The U.S. forces "executed a large-scale precision strike" on Kharg Island, a key oil export hub of Iran, on Friday night, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed on Saturday.
(2026-03-16). 10 big things about China you should not miss (March 8 – March 14). ecns.cn 1. China approves 2026-2030 blueprint, maps out high-quality path toward modernization | China's national lawmakers on Thursday approved a development blueprint for the 2026-2030 period, marking a pivotal step in the modernization drive of nearly one-fifth of the world's population.
(2026-03-16). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia on Wed March 18. ummid.com Eid 2026 Moon: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and neighboring Arab states are gearing up to sight the Eid 2026 Moon, Crescent, of the month of Shawwal on Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-16). Far-right Nationals leadership switch highlights Australian political crisis. wsws.org Matt Canavan has been the most vocal agitator in the rural-based Nationals to push the Liberal-National Coalition for a more aggressive, Trump-style agenda.
(2026-03-16). Monday 3/16: Time for Mayor Lurie to GO: STOP Harassing Black Residents & Causing Health & Safety Danger. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall | At Polk St. Entrance | SF Civil Service Hearing At Rm 400 in SF City Hall…
(2026-03-16). Ten dead in India hospital fire. geo.tv 
SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha state's Cuttack city, India, March 16, 2026. — X/@ndtvNEW DELHI: A fire at a government-run hospital in eastern India killed at least 10 critically ill patients who were admitted in the trauma care unit, officials said on…
(2026-03-16). China defence experts vanish online, Thai coconut cartel crisis: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Top Chinese nuclear, radar and missile experts vanish from engineering body site | 2. The US is shifting THAAD to the Middle East. What does that mean for China? | 3. Hong Kong OpenClaw users say tool is helpful 'family member' who must be watched…
(2026-03-16). Wednesday 3/18: Weapons Embargo Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/powerhour…
(2026-03-16). Roaming Charges: Muscle For Brains. counterpunch.org 
The Iran war is a war of choice. But that doesn't tell us much, does it? All wars are wars of choice. The questions are: was it a necessary choice? Was it a good choice? Was it a rational choice? Were the consequences considered? Who made the choice and why? We still don't know the answers to these questions.
(2026-03-16). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-03-16). Customized express bus linking Beijing and Xiong'an New Area begins operation. ecns.cn On March 16, 2026, a customized express bus departs from Beijing. Since the day, the customized commuter bus service connecting Beijing and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei has officially begun operation.
(2026-03-16). Sunday 3/29: Unstitched: A Celebration of the Saree. indybay.org Asian Art Museum, Larkin St, San Francisco. Parking is at the adjoining UC Law or Civic Center garages.
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Chinese FM meets with Vietnamese counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung in Hanoi on Sunday.
(2026-03-16). Quds Day Participants Call for an End to War with Iran. indybay.org For the past 46 years, on the last Friday of the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan people around the world have taken to the streets to stand for justice in support of Palestinians and all oppressed people across the globe. International Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) is a day of solidarity and unity against "imperialist and Zionist war and aggression in Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, and beyond by uplifting the people's right to liberation, sovereignty, and self-determination."
(2026-03-16). US media, politicians raise prospect of "boots on the ground" in Iran as Marine force deploys. wsws.org Amid an ever-greater escalation of the US war on Iran, the American media and political establishment are openly raising the prospect of sending ground troops into the country, which would vastly expand the scope and scale of a war that has already killed thousands.
(2026-03-16). US, Chinese economic chiefs meet to pave way for Trump-Xi summit. dawn.com PARIS: Top US and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path for US President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March. | The discussions, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, are expected to focus on shifting
(2026-03-16). Just Security: Iran, the Nuremberg Inheritance, and the Trump-Netanyahu Axis. indybay.org After the Iran Strikes, Shouldn't Nuremberg's Legacy Apply to Trump and Netanyahu? | Nuremberg's promise was simple but radical: power does not erase responsibility. The Iran strikes — and the global reaction to them — test whether that promise is finally meant for everyone.
(2026-03-16). Morenoites rebrand as "Permanent Revolution Current" : A conspiracy against Trotskyism and the coming socialist revolution. wsws.org At the center of the Morenoite conference was a reactionary theoretical revision aimed at eviscerating Trotsky's Theory of Permanent Revolution.
(2026-03-16). Ecuador: Government Defies Court-Ordered Oil Ban. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Waorani Indigenous leaders protest in front of the Constitutional Court in Quito, Ecuador on August 20, 2025, two years after an Indigenous-led referendum to halt exploitation of an oil block in Yasuni National Park, the ancestral home of the Waorani people. | © 2025 RODRIGO BUENDIA/AFP via Getty Images | Ecuador is failing to comply with key provisions of an Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruling to protect the Tagaeri and Taromenane Indigenous peoples from nearby oil facilities in Yasuní National Park.The court ruled that oil extraction generated environmental pollution and…
(2026-03-16). My Enemies Are Not In Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au My enemies are not in Iran. My enemies are in Washington and Tel Aviv. In London and Canberra. | My enemies are the western oligarchs and empire managers who are poisoning my society and making everything awful while slaughtering human beings with the help of my tax dollars. | My enemies are the tyrants who are turning our civilization into a mind-controlled dystopia where it is increasingly illegal to criticize the abuses of my government and its allies, and increasingly difficult to find informatio…
(2026-03-16). Passover: Freedom from Pride. juancole.com Yakov Rabkin is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Montreal. He is the author, most recently, of Montreal (Special to Informed Comment) — People that remember their past suffering often believe that memory gives them moral clarity. Yet the history of Zionism shows that the memory of persecution can just as easily be turned into a source of self-righteousness and impunity. Two spring Jewish festivals—…
(2026-03-16). Friday 3/27: Seaside: West Bank Palestinians Build Self-reliance. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-03-16). Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh. ummid.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in India's immediate neighbourhood – Bangladesh and Nepal, which might have an impact on India's regional aspirations and impact.
(2026-03-16). Delegation of 140 activists departs Miami with medical aid for Cuba, condemning U.S. economic siege. radiohc.cu 
This coming Friday morning, March 20th, 140 people from across the United States will depart from Miami for Havana as part of the international Nuestra América Convoy, delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba and protesting U.S. policies that are deliberately creating an economic crisis on the island. | This delegation, organized by the peace group CODEPINK in collaboration with Progressive International, Cuban Americans for Cuba, and other partners, includes doctors, lawyers, union leaders, professors, social media influencers, and community organizers from across the country. | The delegation will carry 6,300 pounds…
(2026-03-16). 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…
(2026-03-16). Trump asked and communication minister listened: Netflix be required to invest in Israeli content. haaretz.com Following a request from Trump, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi decided to revoke clauses his broadcasting reform requiring foreign streaming giants to invest in local content, which is the norm in other countries…
(2026-03-16). China's five-year blueprint set to fast-track tech adoption on factory floor. ecns.cn China's latest five-year blueprint doesn't just pledge to develop new quality productive forces ⚪ it maps out exactly how to get there.
(2026-03-16). 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:…
(2026-03-16). Why did Chinese vice foreign minister Hua Chunying praise this fruit. ecns.cn During China's 2026 "two sessions" political meetings, a Guangdong deputy to the National People's Congress introduced a local specialty called Huajuhong, or pomelo peel, to Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying.
(2026-03-16). Monday 3/16: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-03-16). The war against Iran will intensify the internal crisis of American capitalism. wsws.org Throughout history, regimes that confront deep internal crises have sought to resolve them through war.
(2026-03-16). Monday 3/16: Phone Bank for Leqaa Kordai & Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/pb-ly…
(2026-03-16). 4 ways Trump is sabotaging climate action around the world. grist.org President Trump has spent much of his second term trying to reshape global politics, first through a
(2026-03-16). Cuba appreciates solidarity shown at U.S. conference to condemn Washington's siege. radiohc.cu Reinforcing the condemnation of the blockade, the energy siege, and the hostility of the United States against Cuba was the call issued by Fernando González Llort, President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), as he expressed his gratitude today—via a virtual message—for the support provided by an international solidarity conference advocating for the normalization of relations between the two nations, currently being held in New York.
(2026-03-16). Probe launched into money trail of Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials. dawn.com GUJRAT: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has launched an inquiry into Rs4m cash which its two daily-wage officials were keeping at their residence in Gujrat. The information about the amount surfaced when the amount was stolen from their residence. | The officials, Amir Shaukat and Irfan Ahmed, had lodged a case with Civil Lines Police Station, saying that unidentified thieves had stolen Rs4m cash from their shared residence they had rented at Jattuwakal on March 12. | According to an official letter by the MoFA, a copy available with Dawn, an explanation has been sought from both the officials who get the…
(2026-03-16). Exporters up in arms as air cargo charges raised. dawn.com KARACHI: After already struggling with higher war risk and freight charges due to deteriorating geopolitical conditions stemming from the
(2026-03-16). The rate of global warming is accelerating, approaching a dangerous tipping point. wsws.org Multiple recently published scientific studies all point to the increasing pace of global warming, driven by the mounting contradictions and irrationality of the capitalist system.
(2026-03-16). Man arrested for allegedly killing wife, 5 children for 'honour' in Punjab's Sargodha. dawn.com MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Sargodha police on Monday said they arrested two individuals, including a man who allegedly murdered his wife and five children for so-called 'honour' before attempting to take his own life. | The tragic incident was reported from Chak 25 South area of Punjab's Sargodha district. | Sargodha District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Sohaib Ashraf confirmed to Dawn that the primary suspect, as well as another man nominated in the case, was in their custody. | The DPO added that the primary suspect, who was the slain woman's husband, was in a stable condition. | A first information report (FIR) was reg…
(2026-03-16). Andrés Manuel López Obrador: "It pains me that they seek to exterminate the brotherly people of Cuba" radiohc.cu Amid the economic crisis facing Cuba—driven by the tightening of the U.S. economic blockade, which includes restrictions on the acquisition of hydrocarbons—President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has stepped out of his retirement from public life and social media to call for extraordinary support for the Cuban people during this difficult juncture.
(2026-03-16). Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolved. aljazeera.com President announces Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister after Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo was dismissed.
(2026-03-16). Trump's aura of invincibility is disintegrating. onlineopinion.com.au Trump still dominates Republican politics. But behind the scenes, cracks are widening over tariffs, war with Iran, and presidential power.
(2026-03-16). Stranded in Dubai: Missile alerts and a desperate race to get home. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-16). China men's rugby team plays friendly matches in South Africa. ecns.cn The China men's rugby sevens team played friendly matches with several local teams in Modimolle, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
(2026-03-16). Here's why Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Al-Nassr Vs Al-Khaleej. ummid.com This is now almost certain that Al-Nassr Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss the Al-Nassr vs Al-Khaleej SPL match Saturday March 14, 2026.
(2026-03-16). Managing worsening inflation | . dawn.com On March 9, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to keep the policy interest rate The
(2026-03-16). No, Governor, You Can't Cancel Our First Amendment Rights. counterpunch.org 
There's not much ambiguity in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Amazon workers locked out of warehouse during tornado. wsws.org A video uploaded to TikTok shows the warehouse doors being shut and locked as more than a dozen drivers tried to get inside.
(2026-03-16). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.
(2026-03-16). How Australia supplies weapons to Israel. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-16). One Battle After Another's big night: Key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars. aljazeera.com Paul Thomas Anderson's political chase film earned six Oscars, beating the vampire thriller Sinners, which scored four.
(2026-03-16). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Para athletes clinch record medals in Italy. ecns.cn In a remarkable demonstration of the power of resilience and solidarity, Team China delivered a stellar performance at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, scooping up a record haul of medals.
(2026-03-16). No longer true that the rich keep getting richer as the poor get poorer. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-16). North Texas activists convicted of "material support for terrorism" in landmark case. wsws.org The unprecedented convictions aim to provide pseudo-legal mechanisms to the government to criminalize dissent, under the guise of combating the fictitious group "Antifa"
(2026-03-16). Emirates temporarily suspends Dubai flight operations amid drone strike, escalating tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Emirates have suspended its flight operations from and to Dubai amid escalating Middle East tensions. The airline issued an alert on X, informing travellers that operations had been halted following a security incident. "All flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended. Please do not go to the airport," the airline wrote on X. | Emirates added that passenger safety remained its top priority. "Emirates will share updates when available. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience. The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and will not b…
(2026-03-16). China ready to continue efforts to ease Pak-Afghan tensions, says 'most urgent task' to avoid escalation. dawn.com BEIJING/PESHAWAR: China on Monday reiterated its offer to continue efforts to ease ongoing "The most urgent task is to avoid the expansion of the war and return the two countries to the negotiating table as soon as possible," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said. | "China is willing to continue to make efforts to achieve reconciliation and ease relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan," he said, adding that Beijing has been mediating between both sides in recent days. | The remarks come days after Chinese…
(2026-03-16). 12th Maths QR Code takes to YouTube Channel, CBSE in damage control. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education Tuesday March 10, 2026 went into damage control mode after the QR Code printed on the CBSE 12th Mathematics Paper led to a YouTube Music Channel, sparking a massive row.
(2026-03-16). Leukemia therapy tackles relapse risks. ecns.cn Chinese scientists, with the aim of enhancing leukemia treatment, have developed a kind of "double-sided tape" that helps the body's own soldiers — engineered immune cells — hold onto cancer cells more tightly, making treatment far more effective without complicated genetic modifications.
(2026-03-16). Immigrant workers launch strike at JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado. wsws.org Workers across the country, regardless of legal status, race or nationality, have an obligation to support the strike.
(2026-03-16). Holy Kaaba Door: Historical Legacy and Artistic Masterpiece. ummid.com The Holy Kaaba door combines religious significance with artistic merit in its design and craftsmanship, remaining a testament to the evolution of the Holy Kaaba's architecture and the attention of Islamic states to serving the Two Holy Mosques.
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris. ecns.cn Guided by the important consensuses reached between the heads of state of the two countries during their meeting in Busan and all previous phone calls, the two sides will engage in consultations on economic and trade issues of mutual concern.
(2026-03-16). German Chancellor Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Carney attend massive NATO exercise for war with Russia in Arctic. wsws.org Underscoring the importance attached by the imperialist powers to the Arctic in the rapidly escalating redivision of the world, Merz was joined on his visit to northern Norway by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Both countries are participating in the "Cold Response" manoeuvre with significant troop contingents.
(2026-03-16). My Substantial Praises and Minor Criticisms of the HBO Documentary "The Alabama Solution" counterpunch.org I've been asked by multiple readers (which is a lot for me) if I have watched the recently released HBO documentary The Alabama Solution, and if so, what I think about it. Perhaps because I have been doing this work in a considerably lonely and underfunded manner for about 16 years, starting too young, sticking with
(2026-03-16). Netanyahu shares video showing his fingers to dismiss assassination claims. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Following reports on social media that he had been slain, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu broadcast a video on Sunday.Speaking to the person filming him, Netanyahu addressed the rumors head-on in the video, making light of the rumors spreading online that he had passed away. In response to allegations that the tape was not legitimate, he lifted his hand during the conversation and asked the cameraman if he wanted to count his fingers.On social media sites like Facebook and X, the suspicions spread, with some people claiming that artificial intelligence was used to create the movie. Users used…
(2026-03-16). 'I am dead … for coffee': Israeli PM Netanyahu posts his video amid speculation about his death. dawn.com A video posted on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's X account is being seen as his response to the rumours of his death, which were earlier debunked by his office. | The video was posted on Sunday evening, in which Netanyahu is seen getting himself a coffee and being asked about the rumours, Israeli news website Jerusalem Post
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Saturday 4/4: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-16). Legislators grumble about PM's call to forgo pay. dawn.com • Parliamentarians issued form to choose salary donation | • Say cuts acceptable for national causes, but not by 'dictation' | ISLAMABAD: Some parliamentarians from both sides of the aisle are branding Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent A senior legislator, who did not wish to be named, told Dawn on Sunday that parliamentarians, including some from the…
(2026-03-16). Detective work on the real causes of Earth's temperature changes beginning to bear fruit. onlineopinion.com.au What if CO₂ isn't the main culprit in warming the oceans? New research points to a different suspect: clouds.
(2026-03-16). Drone strike sparks fire at Dubai international airport, halting flights. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A suspected drone strike ignited a fire near a fuel storage area at Dubai International Airport early Monday, forcing the temporary suspension of all flight operations at one of the world's busiest aviation hubs.Authorities and civil defense officials said emergency crews quickly brought the blaze under control after flames were seen rising near airport infrastructure. No casualties were immediately reported, but passengers were evacuated and flights were halted.The disruption comes amid a widening wave of drone and missile attacks across the Gulf following the escalation of hostilities between the Unit…
(2026-03-16). National Highway and Motorway Police initiates inquiry against officials for showing leniency to TV anchor. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has initiated a fact-finding inquiry against its officials for allegedly showing leniency to a well-known television anchorperson, Mansoor Ali Khan, after he was intercepted for over-speeding on the motorway. | According to official sources, the incident occurred on February 28 when a motorway patrol team was conducting speed-checking near Chakri Interchange 310 at around 5: 30pm. | During the operation, officials detected a vehicle travelling at 166 kilometres per hour, well above the prescribed speed limit. | The patrol team, comprising Inspector Police…
(2026-03-16). Muslims pray near closed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Ramadan holy night. aljazeera.com Muslims prayed in the streets outside Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark the holiest night of the month of Ramadan.
(2026-03-16). Is the world heating up faster than we thought? grist.org For years, scientists have been
(2026-03-16). Friday 4/24: Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibit — Alameda Exhibition. indybay.org Hangar 41, 650 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-03-16). Friday 3/13: Free Food Church now in FELTON every Friday. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon | #BoulderCreek 2pm-?till food gone (Downtown ~13080 Hwy 9 between Jenna Sue's Cafe and the taqueria)…
(2026-03-16). To Stop US Militarism and Criminal Wars, We Need Universal Conscription. counterpunch.org 
The Trump White House is refusing to rule out a draft, and also won't rule out sending current all-volunteer troops into Iran, and look at the hue and cry that has arisen from the likes of former Trump backer Rep.Margery Taylor Greene: "Not my son! Over my dead body!!!!" With conscription, most mothers and fathers would be saying the same thing.
(2026-03-16). Innovative tech holds key to brain rehab. ecns.cn Brain-computer interface, an innovative technology frontier that establishes a direct link between the human brain and external devices, has great potential to revolutionize the treatment of mental health conditions with minimal side effects, according to a deputy to China's top legislature.
(2026-03-16). Australian Greens' phony posturing against Iran war. wsws.org The Greens are seeking to direct opposition to the war on Iran into the dead-end of appeals to the very Labor government that is an active participant in this historic crime.
(2026-03-16). Zardari, Bilawal reaffirm confidence in Sindh govt, Karachi mayor. dawn.com KARACHI: In a strong show of political backing amid mounting criticism mainly following the The leadership also praised the governance and efforts of the chief minister and the mayor in "difficult circumstances" while signalling to critics that the party firmly stands behind its provin…
(2026-03-16). Russia refuses oil sales to India on discounted price. ummid.com In a sudden turn of events, Russia has refused to supply oil to India on a discounted price, media reports said.
(2026-03-16). Bangladesh: New Government Should Prioritize Human Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tarique Rahman takes the oath of office as Prime Minister of Bangladesh at the National Parliament in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 17, 2026. | © AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu…
(2026-03-16). China to tighten oversight of food delivery platforms to curb 'ghost kitchens'. ecns.cn China will introduce new rules requiring food delivery platforms to verify restaurant identities, licenses and operating addresses in a bid to crack down on "ghost kitchens," regulators said, with the measures set to take effect in June this year, according to media reports.
(2026-03-16). Friday 3/20: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-03-16). Stop the War protests gathering steam in the UK. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-16). Saturday 3/28: Know Your Rights: Best Practices for Interacting with Immigration Enforcement. indybay.org India Community Center | 525 Los Coches St. | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-03-16). Vietnam opens polls for 16th NA, local council elections. ecns.cn Vietnam opened polls on Sunday to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and members of People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term, Vietnam News Agency reported.
(2026-03-16). Thursday 3/19: Film Showing: Coup 53. indybay.org Berkeley City College Auditorium | 2050 Center Street | Berkeley, California 94704…
(2026-03-16). California 175 – Pan African Heritage at Sutter's Fort and California Gold Mining District. indybay.org Imagine the positive impact on society if people of Pan African Ancestry were part of the daily Sutter's Fort, State Historical Park Tourist and Educational experience. | People of Pan African Ancestry provided financial venture capital, agriculture products, cooking, barrel making, personal military escort, fur trapping, scouting and much, much more…
(2026-03-16). Right-Fitting Senior Indian Homeownership. ummid.com The real luxury in the silver years is optionality — the freedom to travel to see grandchildren, to join a hobby club, or to simply enjoy a sunset in a park that you do not have to mow yourself.
(2026-03-16). Full text: Report on work of NPC Standing Committee. ecns.cn Attached is the full text of the Report on the Work of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC).
(2026-03-16). Artemis II Moon Rocket cleared for April 2026 launch. ummid.com The Amercian space agency, NASA, has cleared Artemis II Moon Rocket for a launch in April 2026 with four astronauts onboard.
(2026-03-16). Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's secessionist remarks. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Saturday condemned Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te for making secessionist remarks advocating "Taiwan independence" and challenging the one-China principle.
(2026-03-16). Trump administration order declares embattled oil project exempt from state laws. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, CA, March 13, 2026 — In a move that experts say directly challenges the rule of law in the United States, the Trump administration today issued an order declaring that a start-up Texas oil company is exempt from any state law that conflicts with its plan to restart oil production on California's Central Coast.
(2026-03-16). ADB gives 'final chance' to $360m Central Asia Regional Economic Corridor project. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Asian Develop ≠ment Bank (ADB) has granted a final one-month extension for the disbursement of a $360 million loan for the embattled Central Asia Regional Economic Corridor (Carec) Tran ≠che-III project, which has already been delayed by around a year due to issues with the National Highway Authority (NHA). | "The ADB
(2026-03-16). Lebanon: ICRC supporting life-saving medical services during hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). South Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Kazakhstan: ICRC president concludes official visit to Astana focused on support for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Ethiopia: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Syria: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of 86 detainees between Damascus and Sweida. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). THE KINGMAKERS, Ep 1: After The Fall Of The Imperial President. levernews.com
(2026-03-16). ICRC president: Widening hostilities across Middle East putting civilian lives in grave danger. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Regional Conference in Bishkek marks International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Building a legacy of physical rehabilitation: A journey with OPAI and collaborative partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). ICRC president urges respect for rules of war as major military escalation starts in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 26/27. dawn.com
(2026-03-16). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). ICRC Regional Director urges greater commitment to International Humanitarian Law in Pacific visit. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Russia: Illustrating the Fundamental Principles – results of the 2025 Art Poster Contest. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Introducing kobudo, Japan's traditional martial arts. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-16). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Pakistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Lebanon: ICRC reiterates urgent call to protect humanitarian and medical workers following the killing of a Lebanese Red Cross volunteer. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). ICRC elects new member to governing body. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Islamabad calls for global action against Islamophobia. dawn.com
(2026-03-16). Nigeria: Millions of children face malnutrition amid ongoing conflict in the country's northeast. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-03-16). Presidenta de México reafirma que su país seguirá apoyando a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, respaldó este domingo el posicionamiento del exmandatario Andrés Manuel López Obrador en solidaridad con Cuba, y reiteró que su país seguirá apoyando al pueblo de la nación caribeña. | Durante un acto en Compostela, del occidental estado de Nayarit, resaltó el mensaje transmitido ayer por el exgobernante, en el cual señaló que está en retiro, pero le hiere "que busquen exterminar, por sus ideales de libertad y defensa de la soberanía, al hermano pueblo de Cuba". | Sheinbaum mencionó que la población de la mayor de las Antillas ha sufrido durante muchos años el cerco eco…
(2026-03-16). Javier Bardem usa los àìscar para criticar la guerra en Medio Oriente (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Estamos en las mismas, es otra guerra ilegal, matando gente inocente, basados en mentiras. Antes eran armas de destrucción masiva, ahora es acabar con un régimen, que no lo han acabado sino que lo están radicalizando aún más con esta ofensiva ilegal", subrayó Bardem ante los medios, en clara referencia al conflicto desatado por Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán.
(2026-03-16). Protesta de Baraguá: Cuando Cuba no bajó la espada de la dignidad. radiohc.cu La Protesta de Baraguá, "lo más glorioso de la historia de Cuba", así la calificó el Apóstol de la Independencia, José Martí, en justo reconocimiento al acto patriótico que salvó moralmente la Revolución iniciada en 1868 cuando las campanas de la Demajagua despertaron las ansias libertarias. | Era el 15 de marzo de 1878. Bajo aquella arboleda de mangos, se vieron frente a frente el general Arsenio Martínez Campos y Antonio Maceo y Grajales, uno de nuestros más lúcidos mambíses. De un lado, España y su afán colonialista; del otro, Cuba y su dignidad; de una parte, el General español, con su verbo ampuloso y su doc…
(2026-03-16). Barcelona golea 5-2 al Sevilla y recupera su ventaja en la cima de la Liga. cubadebate.cu Los azulgranas se impusieron con autoridad en el Spotify Camp Nou, destacando un triplete de Raphinha, y vuelven a situarse cuatro puntos por encima del Real Madrid en la tabla de posiciones.
(2026-03-16). AMLO conmovido ante intento de exterminio a pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu El bloqueo estadounidense a Cuba, robustecido hasta el paroxismo con el boicot a proveedores de petróleo, ha generado una corriente de apoyo al archipiélago caribeño, con énfasis en México. | El expresidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador escribió un conmovedor mensaje en el que insta a hacer donativos al pueblo de la mayor de las Antillas, ante el aumento de las carencias materiales, por el cerco de la potencia del Norte. | El líder mexicano, en retiro y con aisladas intervenciones públicas, redactó un mensaje en redes sociales, en el que destaca la sugerente frase: "Me hiere que busquen exterminar al hermano puebl…
(2026-03-16). Registran tromba de altura en las inmediaciones de Consolación del Sur. cubadebate.cu Un fenómeno de tromba en la altura, conocido popularmente como "rabo de nube", fue observado entre las 3: 51 p.m. y las 3: 55 p.m. de hoy 15 de marzo de 2026 hacia las inmediaciones de la ciudad de Consolación del Sur. Este evento fue favorecido por la inestabilidad debido a la presencia de una vaguada superior sobre el sudeste del golfo de México y la península de Yucatán.
(2026-03-16). Díaz-Canel agradece solidaridad de México y López Obrador: "Jamás olvidaremos tu apoyo" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó este domingo su profundo agradecimiento a México y al expresidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador por la solidaridad mostrada hacia la isla en medio del recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos. A través de sus redes sociales, el mandatario cubano respondió al reciente mensaje de López Obrador, quien convocó al pueblo mexicano a apoyar a Cuba frente al bloqueo.
(2026-03-16). Sheinbaum respalda el llamado de López Obrador a apoyar al pueblo cubano frente al bloqueo. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México recordó que, pese a las nuevas restricciones impuestas a la isla, su gobierno ha decidido mantener el apoyo. "Nosotros decidimos que, aun cuando era difícil enviar petróleo, íbamos a seguir enviando ayuda", afirmó. Subrayó la posición de su administración: "Vamos a continuar apoyando al pueblo de Cuba y quien quiera apoyar, que apoye".
(2026-03-16). Garantizan servicio del Medibús Cienfuegos-La Habana en medio del bloqueo y el déficit de petróleo. radiohc.cu 
El cerco comercial del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba afecta la vida misma, impacta en todos los sectores y está enfrentando ahora el asedio que impide la entrada de petróleo, pero en el Ministerio de Salud Pública se adoptan medidas para mantener servicios vitales. | øEjemplo? El del Medibús transportando gratis, a pacientes que acuden a sus turnos médicos, a más de una decena de hospitales de Ciudad de La Habana, desde Cienfuegos, todos los lunes, miércoles y viernes, a partir de las 4: 00 am y regresen alrededor de las 9: pm luego de recorrer alrededor de 700 kilómetros. | Uno de los choferes, de…
(2026-03-16). serie Tras las huellas del Che. indybay.org serie (1/7) 2024 | Tras las huellas del Che…
(2026-03-16). Sunday 4/19: Seaside Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Laguna Grande Regional Park — Lakeside, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA…
(2026-03-15). Starmer's Diplomatic Push: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz. devdiscourse.com In a bid to alleviate disruptions in global shipping, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged in critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions aim to address the ongoing obstruction affecting international trade.
(2026-03-15). Northern Sea Route could partially replace oil supplies through Strait of Hormuz. infobrics.org Europe's willingness to seize tankers with Russian oil is a major concern.
(2026-03-15). Strait of Hormuz forms part of front line in Mideast war. al-monitor.com Attacks targeting commercial vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have put the blockaded waterway on the front line of the Middle East war, with spreading economic repercussions.Iran's quest to inflict maximum pain on the global economy in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes has all but shut the narrow strait through which 20 percent of global crude and LNG normally passes.US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged countries that rely on oil carried through the Hormuz strait to step up and help take responsibility for keeping the passage open ⚪ with American support.
(2026-03-15). Iran war exposes fragility of Gulf-Asia supply chains. scmp.com Since the Iran war began late last month, it has threatened shipping across the Middle East's two most important maritime chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb — through which much of Asia's energy imports and manufactured exports flow. | For Gulf states and their major trading partners in Asia, the conflict is forcing a hard question: what, if anything, can protect supply chains if US security guarantees can no longer be taken for granted?
(2026-03-15). Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com FRANKFURT, March 15 (Reuters) – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday that he was sceptical about a potential widening of the European Union's Aspides naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz.Wadephul said that the mission to help commercial shipments pass through the Red Sea was "not effective"."And that is why I am very sceptical that extending Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz would provide greater security," he said in an interview on Germany's ARD broadcaster. (Reporting by Tom Sims and Klaus Lauer; Editing by Alexander Smith)…
(2026-03-15). Israeli strikes kill dozens across southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
At least 20 people were killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon on Saturday according to an updated toll from the Lebanese health ministry, as An earlier statement by the Emergency Operations Centre at the Ministry of Health said 14 civilians were killed in three separate attacks in south Lebanon on Saturday. | In the city of Nabatiyeh, the ministry says the final death toll of an Israeli attack was seven civilians, including four children, with five others wounded. In Ha…
(2026-03-15). Brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander, Israeli military claims. scmp.com The brother of the man who attacked a Michigan synagogue last week, who was killed earlier this month in an Israeli air strike, was a Hezbollah commander, Israel's military claimed on Sunday. | Ibrahim Ghazali was killed in Lebanon along with three other of the attacker's relatives on March 5 – a week before authorities allege Ayman Mohamad Ghazali drove his car into a major synagogue outside Detroit and killed himself after security fired at him.
(2026-03-15). UN chief seeks $308m aid for Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced a flash humanitarian appeal of $308.3 million to support civilians in Lebanon, after ongoing Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's rocket counter-attacks left around 816,000 Lebanese internally displaced, a figure that is set to rise. | "I am here on a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon," he said on Friday in Beirut, capital of the war-ravaged country. | "Solidarity in words must be matched by solidarity in action. This aid is urgently needed. The military escalation across the region is taking a terrible toll, including in Lebanon," the UN chief added.
(2026-03-15). Between hedging & clarity. dawn.com THE clouds of ambiguity still hang over Pakistan's diplomatic position amid the escalating tensions in the Gulf triggered by the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. | Although Islamabad has signalled what its position might be if forced to choose between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the unfolding crisis continues to test Pakistan's delicate diplomatic balancing act with both countries. As Tehran responded to the strikes with retaliatory attacks on its Arab neighbours, the confrontation has quickly moved beyond a regional dispute, evolving into a crisis with broader global implications. | Recently, Prime Minister Shehbaz S…
(2026-03-15). Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, Zelenskiy says. tribune.com.pk 
Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones to use against the US and Israel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told CNN in an interview excerpt aired on Saturday. | Zelenskiy told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that it is "100% facts" that Iran has used Russian-made Shaheds ‚Å to attack US bases. | Shahed drones have been linked to other attacks on countries in the region, although their manufacturers are not always clear. | Read: Five US Air Force refuelling planes struck in Iranian missile strike on Saudi Arabi…
(2026-03-15). Trump says Iran deal terms 'not good enough' as US warns of more strikes on Kharg Island. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Iran appeared willing to make a deal to end the war, but the terms were "not good enough yet," while warning that Washington could carry out further strikes on the Iranian oil export hub of Kharg Island. | In a telephone interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump said Tehran wanted negotiations but insisted any agreement would require Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions. | "Iran wanted to make a deal, but I'm unwilling to do so now because the terms are not good enough yet," Trump said. He declined to specify the terms but said an Iranian commitment to abandon nuclear ambitions wou…
(2026-03-15). Exclusive-Iran wants of Arab Gulf ties, denies role in Saudi oil attacks. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, March 15 (Reuters) – Iran's relations with Arab Gulf states will require a "serious review" in light of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, limitingthe power of external actors so the region can become prosperous, Tehran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia told Reuters on Sunday.Asked if he was concerned that relations would be harmed by the war, Ambassador Alireza Enayati said: "It's a valid question, and the answer may be simple. We are neighbors and we cannot do without each other; we will need a serious review."
(2026-03-15). Pakistan to export food to Gulf states as regional supply chains affected. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to take the necessary measures to export food items to Gulf countries via maritime routes as the Iran war disrupts food supply in the region, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office. | The statement said that PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting to review Pakistan's domestic food situation and the export of surplus commodities in light of changing regional dynamics due to the US-Israel war on Iran. | The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministe…
(2026-03-15). Israel tells US it is 'running critically low' on interceptors amid Iran war. geo.tv 
(2026-03-15). Iran arrests dozens of people accused of being informants for Israel. al-monitor.com DUBAI, March 15 (Reuters) – Dozens of people accused of sharing sensitive information with Israel have been arrested in several areas of Iran, local media reported on Sunday, as Israeli and U.S. fighter jets continue to strike new targets in the country. In northwestern Iran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday that 20 people were arrested on accusations by the provincial prosecutor's office of sending location details on Iran's military and security assets to Israel.
(2026-03-15). Israel 'told US it is running low on interceptors': report. newarab.com 
Israel informed the US this week that it is running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as Israel's foreign minister has denied these claims. | According to some reports, Israel had already entered the current war low on interceptors, many of which were fired during the 12-day conflict with Iran in June…
(2026-03-15). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-15). Police arrest 12 as hundreds join banned pro-Palestinian march in London. scmp.com Hundreds of people turned out in London on Sunday for a pro-Palestinian march banned by the government after police said it was organised by a group "supportive of the Iranian regime". | Police said in a statement they had arrested 12 people and were investigating anti-Israeli chants allegedly made at the rally.
(2026-03-15). Rocket attack hits US Embassy in Baghdad. plenglish.com Security sources cited by the Iraqi news portal Shafaq News reported that a projectile struck the helicopter landing pad inside the diplomatic mission. | They clarified that the C-RAM defense system was completely destroyed, and after the attack, a thick column of smoke was seen rising from inside the embassy. | So far, neither US nor Iraqi authorities have issued official statements about the incident. | The Embassy had warned its citizens in Iraq last Sunday about increasing risks and urged them to leave the country "as soon as possible" due to the continued threats from Iran and its allied militias. | The att…
(2026-03-15). FCC threatening news stations who report US damage from Iranian attacks. thecanary.co 
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has threatened the licenses of news broadcasters for reporting on the damage that Iranian strikes have done to the US military. Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions — also known as the fake news — have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come […] | By
(2026-03-15). Exclusive: Iran FM offers probe into Gulf civilian site attacks. newarab.com 
In an exclusive interview with The New Arab's sister outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Araghchi said Iran had proposed sitting down with Gulf and other Arab "friends" in the region to review incidents and es…
(2026-03-15). Iran wants 'review' of Arab Gulf ties, denies Saudi oil attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). Israel group organised flights evacuating Palestinians from Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). Israeli strike kills eight Palestinian police in central Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). Expertos denuncian que Gaza sufre crisis ambiental por agresión israelí. radiohc.cu La Franja de Gaza se enfrenta a una grave crisis medioambiental e hídrica como consecuencia de la agresión israelí, que provocó la destrucción generalizada de infraestructuras básicas, denunciaron este domingo expertos palestinos. | El acuífero que suministra agua potable al territorio sufre una grave contaminación, alertó la investigadora Reem Mansour, citada por la agencia de noticias Shehab. | Esa situación obligó a la población a buscar fuentes inseguras como agua salobre o contaminada de pozos y recoger lluvia, lo cual incrementó la propagación de enfermedades, incluidas la diarrea e infecciones gastrointest…
(2026-03-15). Venezuela Resumes Gas Exports to Colombia; Petro Proposes Lifting Venezuela's MERCOSUR Suspension. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "All the efforts that we are making are to honor the Liberator Simón Bolívar so…
(2026-03-15). World Baseball Classic: Venezuela and Italy will Clash in the Semifinals. radiohc.cu Havana, March 15 (RHC) — Venezuela and Italy will clash in the semifinals of the VI World Baseball Classic, a duel where Caribbean fire and European audacity will seek to write an immortal page on the diamond. | The South American team defeated Japan 8-5 in Miami, while Italy edged out Puerto Rico 8-6 in Houston, results that secured two memorable qualifications and ignited the stage for an unexpected clash for glory. | Venezuela pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament by defeating the powerful Japanese team at IonDepot Park. With blazing bats and composure on the mound, the Vinotinto broke th…
(2026-03-15). Take Back Power supporters redistribute food from supermarkets to foodbanks. thecanary.co 
Take Back Power supporters have been redistributing food from supermarkets to local foodbanks across the country this morning. Take Back Power is a nonviolent civil-resistance group, demanding that the UK government establish a 'House of the People'. This is a permanent citizen-led assembly with the power to tax extreme wealth. From around 8.30am on 14 […] | By
(2026-03-15). Negligence Exposed: Police Faces Heat Over Navy Officer's House Demolition. devdiscourse.com The State Police Complaints Authority has recommended disciplinary action against two police officers, including an IPS officer, for their failure to act promptly in the alleged robbery and demolition incident involving a former Navy officer's widow's home in Uttarakhand.
(2026-03-15). Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24, 2026: ICE Data Centers Corporate Research! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-03-15). Rethinking ASEAN Values: Between Partial Reform and Radical Break. moderndiplomacy.eu On January 4, 2026, ten days after the junta announced the third phase of its elections in the region, a military gyrocopter attacked a hospital in the village of Ma Taunt Ta, Sagaing. The attack killed the 40-year-old chief doctor, Dr. Aung Thel Htut, a doctor who had joined the civil disobedience movement since the …
(2026-03-15). PTI calls for OIC moot over war on Iran. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The PTI has expressed deep alarm over the rapidly deteriorating regional security environment and called upon the government to immediately convene an emergency meeting of the OIC to forge a united response and foil any attempt to once again drag the region and the Ummah into a foreign-imposed and catastrophic conflict. | In a statement issued on Saturday, PTI Central Inf ≠ormation Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said urgent diplomatic action was imperative to prevent the Muslim world from being dragged into another devastating war. He warned that rapidly escalating tensions could destabilise the entir…
(2026-03-15). A Rebuttal: Why the BRAVE Burma Act Is Exactly What Washington and Brussels Need. moderndiplomacy.eu This article is a rebuttal to "Beyond the BRAVE Burma Act: US Myanmar Policy at a Crossroads," published by Modern Diplomacy on 11 March 2026. Modern Diplomacy recently published an essay that, in my view, offers readers a deeply misleading portrait of both the BRAVE Burma Act and the broader situation in Myanmar. While I welcome open …
(2026-03-15). Cuba denies alleged official statement regarding "Option Zero" radiohc.cu Cuba's Civil Defense General Staff has refuted a statement that has been circulating on social media, which warns of an alleged "Option Zero" scenario resulting from an energy system collapse. | The text, alarmist in nature, details a catastrophic scenario that would include a total halt to transportation, widespread suspension of electricity service, a cessation of water pumping, and an extreme tightening of food rationing, among other measures. | "It is important to note that the National Civil Defense General Staff has not issued any communication containing such content or utilizing such a format. The genuine…
(2026-03-15). US police took dying Black man's ambulance for cop having a 'mild anxiety attack'. thecanary.co 
Dyshan Best was shot and killed in March 2025 by police during a foot chase in Bridgeport, Connecticut, US. As he lay dying, officers insisted an ambulance sent for Best be used to transport a colleague having a "mild anxiety attack" to the local hospital. Police claimed Best had been armed — but he was […] | By
(2026-03-15). Iraq warns of strikes near prison housing IS detainees. newarab.com 
In February, the United States completed the They have been held since in Baghdad's al-Karkh prison, once a US Army…
(2026-03-15). Afghan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says. al-monitor.com By Joey RouletteMarch 15 (Reuters) – An Afghan immigrant who previously worked with the U.S. military in Afghanistan and later sought asylum in the United States died this weekend in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody less than 24 hours after being detained in Texas, a U.S. veteran-led advocacy group said on Sunday.
(2026-03-15). South Korean investors increase bets on Chinese assets. ecns.cn South Korean retail investors are ramping up investments in Chinese assets, with China becoming one of their key overseas destinations in 2025 amid shifting regional market opportunities.
(2026-03-15). A Billion-Dollar Company Poisoned Their Town, Then Moved on. Now People are Dying. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez for TRNN Three years ago, on Feb. 3, 2023, the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical disaster—one of the worst industrial disasters in US history—took place in the small town of East Palestine, OH. Since that fateful day, residents have been exploited and abandoned by Norfolk Southern, the government, opportunistic politicians, sensationalist media …
(2026-03-15). WHO releases $2 million in emergency funds to Lebanon, Iraq and Syria. al-monitor.com March 15 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization said on Sunday it had released $2 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) to support the health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.The conflict has triggered a large-scale population movement, the WHO said last week, estimating that more than 100,000 people in Iran have relocated, and up to 700,000 people in Lebanon have been internally displaced.
(2026-03-15). Sabalenka to face Rybakina in 2026 Indian Wells final. eng.belta.by In their 15 previous encounters, Aryna Sabalenka has won eight times against Rybakina. In the recent Australian Open final, the Kazakhstani player came out on top.
(2026-03-15). GreenGeeks Free Domain Offer: What to Expect and What to Watch Out For. moderndiplomacy.eu I spent the better part of a week going through GreenGeeks before committing to a hosting plan, and the free domain offer was one of the first things that caught my attention. It seemed straightforward enough on paper, but the details behind it required some actual reading. Most people will sign up, grab the free …
(2026-03-15). Russian air defenses foil drone attack on Moscow. plenglish.com Sobyanin specified that the last group of six Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles heading toward Moscow was successfully repelled, bringing the total to 14 drones shot down this Saturday near the Russian capital. | The mayor added that emergency services quickly arrived at the crash site to assess the potential damage and carry out necessary repairs. | He also stated that no injuries to people or buildings have been reported. For its part, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that in the last three hours, operational air defense systems shot down another 37 Ukrainian attack drones over four Russian regions.
(2026-03-15). Yangtze protection efforts boost water quality, wildlife: mininster. ecns.cn China's environment minister said on Thursday that ecological protection efforts over the past decade have improved water quality in the Yangtze River basin and helped increase populations of endangered wildlife.
(2026-03-15). Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast shows interest in Amkodor forestry machinery. eng.belta.by As part of the visit, the Russian delegation got familiar with the enterprise's production facilities and the line of modern logging machinery produced by the Amkodor holding company.
(2026-03-15). Highlights: How Al-Nassr defeated Neom to remain on top in SPL Standings. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saturday March 07, 2026 turned an almost draw match against Neom into victory to remain on top in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) 25/26 standings.
(2026-03-15). Rainfall brings relief as weather system moves into Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
A weather system carrying clouds and light winds from the west has entered Pakistan on Sunday, triggering rainfall across several parts of Punjab, including Lahore. | Rainfall has been reported in several districts of the province, including southern, central and upper Punjab, bringing pleasant weather and lowering temperatures. | In Lahore, rain that began late at night, accompanied by cool winds, improved the weather conditions, providing relief to residents. | The managing director of the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has placed officers and staff on alert to ensure drainage arrangements in view of the…
(2026-03-15). Expert: Middle East conflict demonstrates that international law has collapsed. eng.belta.by In her opinion, if one is to adhere to the concept of international law, there must be forces that ensure its application.
(2026-03-15). The Voice of Palestine at the Academy Awards. fairobserver.com Moved by the unfair, severe and extended plight of the Palestinian people, I try to support their cause in whatever ways possible. But as a retired, colored woman, without fame or fortune or power, with only heart, I often feel there is little I can do in the face of this tragic situation. I can…
(2026-03-15). Workers Are Leaving the Trump Coalition. progressivehub.net JARED ABBOTT & JOAN C. WILLIAMS | JACOBIN…
(2026-03-15). Philippe's Surge: A Beacon for French Centrism. devdiscourse.com Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe achieved a noteworthy lead in Sunday's initial round of the mayoral elections in Le Havre, reviving his aspirations for a 2027 presidential bid. His victory foregrounds the centrist's growing political influence amidst France's shifting electoral landscape.
(2026-03-15). "These People are Crazy:" Climate Science and the Cult of Self-Loathing. wattsupwiththat.com There was a time when environmental stewardship meant conservation grounded in gratitude rather than condemnation. It reflected a belief that a prosperous and confident society could protect its natural inheritance without repudiating the very progress that made such protection possible. The American conservation tradition grew from strength, not shame. In recent decades, however, much of what is presented as settled "climate science" has drifted from practical environmental management toward a sweeping moral narrative that indicts industrial civilization itself. The debate is no longer confined to atmospheric ch…
(2026-03-15). Canada and Nordics seek closer cooperation. al-monitor.com OSLO, March 15 (Reuters) – Canada and the five Nordic countries on Sunday said they have agreed to deepen cooperation on military industrial production and other topics, in the latest push by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to build new global alliances.Carney has sought closer ties with China and Middle Eastern countries as well as India and Europe, as he tries to reduce his country's dependence on the United States and forge a trading order led by what he calls middle-power countries.
(2026-03-15). Israeli troops kill four in West Bank, including 2 children. newarab.com 
The official Palestinian news agency said the family was shot late Saturday after going out to buy new clothes for the coming Eid al-Fitr holiday.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Education Ministry suspends Israeli teacher whose friend spray-painted Palestinian flag colors at West Bank bus stop. haaretz.com Video footage shows the Jerusalem school teacher did not participate in the act, yet she was arrested alongside her friend and interrogated for five hours. The Education Ministry suspended her from teaching for two weeks…
(2026-03-15). Hundreds rally in London for banned pro-Palestine march. newarab.com 
Hundreds of people turned out in London Sunday for a Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood said earlier this week she had agreed to the ban to "prevent serious public disorder" in the context of the It is the first time a protest march in the capital h…
(2026-03-15). Missing 4-Year-Old Pupil Found Dead in Pond. plusnews.ug 
Residents of Nankurabye Cell discovered the body of a four-year-old boy in a pond near Ebenezer Nursery and Primary School on Friday morning, after organizing a search when he failed to return from school. The deceased has been identified as Josephat Twinamasiko, a learner at the school and son of Mbonimpa Vian from Ruteete West …
(2026-03-15). Jury Convicts 8 in Texas Case Tied to Trump's War Against "Antifa" truthout.org The government has largely won its first case bringing material-support-for-terrorism charges against protesters alleged to belong to "antifa," which President Donald Trump designated as a domestic terror group in 2025 despite the fact that no such organized group exists and the president has no legal authority to designate organizations as domestic terror groups. A federal jury in Fort Worth… |
(2026-03-15). Why should Europe federalise? moderndiplomacy.eu In the history of the European Union, federalists have always been present. But today, Europe is put in a dangerous position in world politics, one where it can either fall in the abyss or rise as one federal system that can compete with other strong actors. A few weeks after President Trump's threats to take …
(2026-03-15). Meet Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com Iran's Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics, Sunday March 08, 2026 appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
(2026-03-15). The Ashes of Puerto Vallarta. counterpunch.org On a recent sunny day, tourists and locals on Puerto Vallarta's ocean front boardwalk, the Malecon, watched intensely as a Mexican navy helicopter buzzed the water carrying out practice maneuvers with a patrol boat. The military machines conducted their exercise minutes after a group of four humpback whales had splashed the same waters for different, […] | To read this article, log in
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(2026-03-15). London meeting marks 40 years since the expulsion of the Workers Revolutionary Party. wsws.org The Workers Revolutionary Party's expulsion from the International Committee of the Fourth International in the mid-1980s was a defining moment in the history of the international socialist movement. At stake was the survival of Trotskyism, of revolutionary Marxism as an organised political tendency.
(2026-03-15). LEVER WEEKLY: Secret Agent, Man. levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Join The Fight | | Here's what The Lever published this we…
(2026-03-15). India arrests another suspect in Bangladesh uprising leader's killing. geo.tv 
An activist holds a poster of Sharif Osman Hadi, senior leader of the student protest group Inqilab Mancha, who was shot outside a mosque, during a demonstration to condemn the attack in Dhaka on December 15, 2025. — AFP KOLKATA: Indian police said Sunday they had arrested a…
(2026-03-15). The Billionaire Enclave Movement Isn't Coming — It's Already Here. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer If you think the future of global capitalism looks like more deregulation, more privatization, and more billionaire capture of public life, you're only seeing the surface. As Margaret Flowers lays out in this week's Clearing the FOG, a new class of ultra‚Äëwealthy libertarian visionaries is carving out private city‚Äëstates — zones where democratic …
(2026-03-15). Kartik Bachhav of Malegaon among UPSC Civil Services 2025 Toppers. ummid.com Kartik Ravindra Bacchav of Malegaon has cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 and secured a place in the list of toppers released today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-15). Over 200 works by Salvador Dalí on display in Minsk. eng.belta.by The exhibition showcases not only the full-scale works of the famous master, but also pieces by leading Belarusian artists and sculptors that are rooted in the principles of surrealism.
(2026-03-15). 'Two sessions' signals China-US tech contest is entering a new era. scmp.com With the conclusion of China's annual parliamentary "two sessions" meetings, emerging policy priorities suggest its relationship with the United States is entering a new technological era. | This year's government work report set an economic growth target of 4.5 to 5 per cent and announced increased fiscal support for science and technology, including a 10 per cent funding rise for research and development and over 16 per cent for basic research. More than routine budget adjustments, these figures…
(2026-03-15). From Khamenei to Khamenei: Revolutionary Islamism to National-Islamist Statism? muslimskeptic.com Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as the successor to his deceased father as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Formally, the position of Supreme Leader is filled by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical council whose members are elected by popular vote in …
(2026-03-15). Cuban president expresses gratitude for Mexico's solidarity and support. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today expressed his gratitude for Mexico's solidarity and support regarding the heroic resistance of the Cuban people. | In a post on the social media platform X, the president highlighted the steadfast and decisive support provided by the previous president of the Latin American nation, Andrés Manuel López Obrador—support that serves to strengthen a cherished friendship. | "I am in retirement, but it pains me to see attempts to exterminate the brotherly people of Cuba for the sake of their ideals of freedom and their defense of sovereignty," Obrador stated in a post on X.
(2026-03-15). Rotary Donates 50,000 Dollars in Kanoni Sub County to Prevent Diseases. plusnews.ug 
Limited diagnostic capacity, inadequate medical infrastructure, and a shortage of trained personnel at Bwagonga Community Hospital in Kanoni Sub-County, Kazo District have prompted the Rotary Club of Upper Kololo, in collaboration with its international Rotary partners, to implement a community-based health project aimed at strengthening disease prevention and improving access to healthcare services. To address …
(2026-03-15). Belarus' Viarenich victorious at Gymnastik International 2026 in Germany. eng.belta.by In the senior division, our Darya Viarenich secured victory in the all-around, scoring a total of 108.820 points across four apparatus.
(2026-03-15). In Numbers: Ecological and Environmental Code paves way for a sustainable future. ecns.cn China's top legislature on Thursday passed the landmark Ecological and Environmental Code. As China's second formal statutory code following the adoption of the Civil Code in 2020, it is set to take effect on Aug. 15, 2026.
(2026-03-15). Emergency stockpile oil coming soon to Iran-wracked markets: IEA. newarab.com 
More than 400 million barrels of oil from Stocks from Asia and Oceania countries will be available immediately and stocks from
(2026-03-15). Italy Advances to World Baseball Classic Semifinals Sending Puerto Rico Home. radiohc.cu Havana, March 14 (RHC) — With Daikin Park packed to capacity, Italy defeated Puerto Rico 8-6 today in a heartbreaking game that gave them a ticket to the semifinals in the VI World Baseball Classic, shattering the Puerto Ricans' dream. | Simply put, the Italians continue to prove they are the revelation of this tournament. It's the first time they've advanced this far in the Classic, and all signs point to them being a force to be reckoned with, as they demonstrated early in the game. | Puerto Rico, with a more favorable history in this competition, came out against the Europeans with those credentials, and…
(2026-03-15). Union Busting Apple Wants Whistleblower Gjovik To Stop Saying "Menstruation" On Internet. indybay.org Union busting Apple corporation is starting to panic. It may have to go to trial for illegally firing Apple senior engineering program manager Ashley Gjovik who blew the whistle over serious toxin contamination at her office and next to her apartment where an illegally built fabrication factory was sending out fumes. Now her court hearing is coming up and they are panicking it will go to trial.
(2026-03-15). Cuba Announces the Start of Talks with the United States. scheerpost.com Pablo Meriguet for Peoples Dispatch Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reported at a press conference that talks are currently underway between his government and officials from the US government. According to the president, the talks have been facilitated by international actors, though he did not specify whom. He also reported that the three basic objectives of the …
(2026-03-15). Papa León XIV lamentó miles de muertes en conflictos de Medio Oriente. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV expresó su gran preocupación por la actual situación en Medio Oriente, agravada tras la reciente agresión de Israel y Estados Unidos contra Irán, con miles de muertos, heridos y desplazados. | En sus palabras tras el rezo del àÅngelus, pronunciadas al mediodía de este domingo desde la ventana de su estudio en el Palacio Apostólico Vaticano, ante miles de personas congregadas en la Plaza de San Pedro, el sumo pontífice lamentó que "durante dos semanas, el pueblo de Medio Oriente ha sufrido la atroz violencia de la guerra". | "Miles de personas inocentes han muerto y muchísimas más se han vis…
(2026-03-15). La guerra è alle porte dell'Europa. strategic-culture.su I leader europei erano pronti a fare la guerra contro la Russia e stavano facendo di tutto per far finire nel baratro l'intero continente. Poi, perà≤, i loro piani sono stato interrotti da dalla furia israeliana e il nuovo conflitto in Medio Oriente ha cambiato la direzione del grande piano euroinomane.