indiatimes.com (2026-03-19). Trump cautions Israel: 'NO MORE ATTACKS' in Iranian South Pars without US consent, denies role in escalation
Trump warned Iran against attacking Qatar's energy facilities, threatening to "massively blow up" the South Pars Gas Field if they continued. He also stated Israel would not make further attacks without US consent, refuting claims of US involvement in a prior strike on the field. Qatar confirmed significant damage to its LNG export facility from Iranian missiles.
aljazeera.com (2026-03-19). Mapping US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strikes
The US and Israel on Saturday launched an attack on Iran. Tehran has responded by launching missiles at Israel and in the Middle East where US forces operate.Comment: FYI, Al Jazeera is not an independent news service; it is a state-funded media outlet owned by an absolute monarchy in Qatar that also hosts a US military base. While it is good on some issues like Palestine, and frequently other flashpoints in Southwest Asia, it is NOT a neutral or a fully reliable alternative on many other issues, including Iran.
(2026-03-19). Thursday 3/19: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-03-19). Saudi Arabia reserves right to military action against Iran: FM. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia reserves the right to act militarily against Iran and any trust with Tehran has been shattered, the Saudi foreign minister said early on Thursday, after Riyadh was targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles. | Iran accused Israel of striking its facilities in the huge South Pars gas field on Wednesday in a major escalation in the US-Israeli war that sent oil prices shooting higher, and retaliated by vowing attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf, firing missiles at Qatar and Saudi Arabia. | In the harshest comments to come out of the Gulf kingdom in nearly three weeks of war, Farhan accused…
(2026-03-19). Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field after it lashed. al-monitor.com By Andrew Mills and Timour AzhariDOHA/RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war, but ruled out further such attacks by Israel unless Iran retaliated.Wednesday's attack on the huge South Pars gas field drove oil prices higher and prompted a threat by Iran to attack oil and gas targets across the Gulf, while it fired missiles at Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
(2026-03-19). Qatar says Iran attacked LNG hub; UAE shuts gas facilities. al-monitor.com By Yomna Ehab and Jaidaa TahaMarch 18 (Reuters) – Qatar's state oil giant QatarEnergy said on Wednesday that Iranian missile attacks on Ras Laffan, the site of the country's core LNG processing operations, caused "extensive damage", while the UAE shut gas facilities after intercepting missiles early on Thursday.The attacks came hours after Iran issued evacuation warnings for several oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, as it prepared retaliation following strikes on its own energy infrastructure in South Pars and Asaluyeh.
(2026-03-19). Iran's South Pars revenge – Qatar gasfield on fire, missile hits Saudi depot, UAE halts ops. hindustantimes.com Israel's March 18 strike on Iran's giant South Pars gas field has triggered a brutal energy war: Iran fires back at Qatar's Ras Laffan hub, hits a Saudi fuel depot used by US jets and forces the UAE to halt operations at Habshan and Bab. With Hormuz still closed and LNG plus oil flows throttled, are Gulf economies staring at systemic collapse as prices explode and foreign help fails to arrive?
(2026-03-19). Mojtaba's scariest threat yet? Iran vows to crush Arab economies after gas field strike by Israel. hindustantimes.com After Israel bombs Iran's South Pars gasfield, Mojtaba Khamenei vows to "crush" Gulf economies, with the IRGC threatening to completely destroy Arab oil and gas if Iran's energy sites are hit again. As Qatar's LNG hub, a Saudi fuel depot and UAE infrastructure come under Iranian fire, President Pezeshkian and Speaker Qalibaf warn that any further attacks would be "suicide" that could engulf the entire world.
(2026-03-19). Former CENTCOM Commander's Candid Take On The Situation In The Strait Of Hormuz. twz.com 
Retired Army General Joseph Votel offers unique insights into what it will take to wrestle the Strait of Hormuz from Iran's clutches.
(2026-03-19). Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says. tribune.com.pk 
Iran is considering a proposal to levy transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker said on Thursday, a potential bid to monetise Tehran's newfound grip over the critical waterway through which a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas passes. | Since the start of ‚Å the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran has disrupted maritime transit through the strait for vessels it says are linked to its war adversaries and their allies. | According to the Iranian Students' News A…
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). No 'definitive time frame' for ending Iran war: Pentagon. tribune.com.pk 
United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday there was no "time frame" for ending the US-Israeli war against Iran, which was launched three weeks ago. | "We wouldn't want to set a definitive time frame," Hegseth told a news conference, adding that "we're very much on track" and that President Donald Trump will be the one to decide when to stop. | "It will be at the president's choosing, ultimately, where we say, 'Hey, we've achieved what we need to.'" | Hegseth also addressed a report that the Pentagon has requested more than $200 billion in additional funding from Congress to pay for the conf…
(2026-03-19). Russia condemns Larijani killing, dodges Iran aid claims as tensions surge. hindustantimes.com Dmitry Peskov responds to rising tensions after the killing of Ali Larijani, with Russia condemning attacks on Iran's leadership while dismissing reports of aiding Tehran as "disinformation." As speculation grows over Vladimir Putin supporting Mojtaba Khamenei, the Kremlin avoids direct answers on intelligence sharing. Moscow also rejects a European role in Ukraine peace talks, while signaling openness to dialogue. With Middle East conflict escalating and global energy markets shaken, geopolitical tensions continue to intensify.
(2026-03-19). Pakistan missiles 'significant threat' to US: Gabbard. dawn.com ⚪ NATIONAL Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard testifies along with FBI, DIA and CIA directors during a Senate intelligence committee hearing on worldwide threats.—AFP | • Director of National Intelligence places Pakistan alongside Russia, North Korea; believes their projectiles could reach 'homeland' in future | • Lawmakers told Iran govt 'degraded', but remains capable of attacking US, Gulf allies | • South Asian militant groups 'persistent danger' to US interests, Gabbard warns | WASHINGTON: US Dire ≠ctor of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard h…
(2026-03-19). Trump aide names & shames Pakistan as Sharif & Munir try to woo US; 'Among biggest nuclear threats…'. hindustantimes.com A top official from the Trump administration, Tulsi Gabbard, has sparked global attention after naming Pakistan among the biggest nuclear threats to the United States. In her remarks as Director of National Intelligence, Gabbard warned that multiple countries, including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan, are actively developing advanced missile systems capable of carrying nuclear and conventional payloads. She highlighted that Pakistan's long-range ballistic missile programme could potentially evolve into intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), raising concerns about its capability to strike tar…
(2026-03-19). The peacock throne's gambit: Iran's Reza Pahlavi plans to flip the script on Beijing. scmp.com Allies of exiled Iranian royal Reza Pahlavi are signalling a potential reset in Tehran's ties with China and Russia, even as the 65-year-old increasingly positions himself as a central figure in Iran's political future — a claim that contrasts with Washington's more cautious stance. | Speaking at a media briefing in Washington on Thursday, Pahlavi's chief of staff, Cameron Khansarinia, dismissed Beijing's mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict, arguing that the current Iranian leadership is…
(2026-03-19). How Ignorance, Misunderstanding and Obfuscation Ended Iran Nuclear Talks. portside.org How Ignorance, Misunderstanding and Obfuscation Ended Iran Nuclear Talks |
(2026-03-19). The Idiocy of Trump's War on Iran. counterpunch.org 
Iran is not Venezuela: knowing the threat of nuclear-armed Israel to Iran, the Iranian leaders have been preparing for foreign attack for many years, including by working on nuclear arms themselves; the 2016 agreement with the Obama Administration limited Iranian efforts for 15 years; thinking he could arrange a better deal, Trump had withdrawn from that in his first term. After Trump's attack on Iranian nuclear facilities last June, Iran apparently restarted its efforts. However, Iran's missiles to date cannot reach the United States; they can, however, reach Israel. And Netanyahu apparently was worried since hi…
(2026-03-19). Iran hearing clash over 'imminent' threat as Gabbard cites no enrichment restart. hindustantimes.com A heated exchange in Washington has put the spotlight on Iran's nuclear capabilities, as U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard confirmed that Iran has not attempted to rebuild its uranium enrichment program since last year's airstrikes. The exchange turned tense when the two clashed over whether Iran poses an "imminent nuclear threat," raising fresh questions about intelligence assessments, political narratives, and the true state of Iran's nuclear program amid the ongoing conflict.
(2026-03-19). Projectile hits Bushehr nuclear site amid Iran war, no leak reported yet. hindustantimes.com A projectile has struck the Bushehr nuclear power plant site in the middle of the Iran war, with Iran and the IAEA insisting there's no damage or radiation leak yet and Grossi urging "maximum restraint." As experts warn a direct hit could unleash a Fukushima‚Äëscale meltdown, contaminate Gulf desalination plants and force mass evacuations across Iran, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are US—Israeli tactics now gambling with a regional nuclear catastrophe?
(2026-03-19). The US/Israel War on Iran w/ Yassamine Mather. counterpunch.org On this episode of CounterPunch Radio, Eric Draitser talks with Yassamine Mather about the Israel/US war on Iran, its geopolitical ramifications, Iranian resistance, and what it means for the future of the region. Yassamine Mather is an Iranian scholar and political activist. She is the acting editor of Critique: Journal of Socialist Theory. Her research
(2026-03-19). How Israel Convinced Trump to Wage War Against Iran (w/ Max Blumenthal) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report This interview is also available on podcast platforms and Rumble. As the chaos and destruction of the war in Iran escalates by the day, a lesser known element of the conflict remains ensconced in the shadows of statespeak and bureaucracy. Max Blumenthal, editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, joins Chris Hedges to …
(2026-03-19). Trump Asks for Taxpayers to Shell Out $200B to Fund His Deadly, Cost-Raising War. truthout.org The Trump administration is seeking a whopping $200 billion supplement for the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, asking for Congress to shell out taxpayer money for a historically unpopular war that is already causing major price hikes that will only worsen as the war goes on. The Washington Post first reported the request to Congress, citing a senior administration official and three other… |
(2026-03-19). Iran missile fire kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank, foreign worker in Israel. al-monitor.com Iranian missile attacks have killed three Palestinian women in the occupied West Bank and a foreign worker in central Israel, medics said Thursday.Falling shrapnel struck a hair salon in the West Bank town of Beit Awa near Hebron late Wednesday, killing the three women, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, marking the first Palestinian deaths from Iranian attacks in the ongoing Middle East war.The victims include 17-year-old Mays Ghazi Masalmeh, according to the official Palestinian news agency, Wafa.
(2026-03-19). War Diary Day 20: Energy war pushes region to the brink. dawn.com On the 20th day of the US-Israel war against Iran, the conflict stood on the threshold of an all-out regional war, with strikes on energy infrastructure now defining its deadly trajectory while diplomatic efforts struggled to keep pace. | The past 24 hours indicated a clear shift from a primarily military contest to one increasingly centred on economic targets. Israeli strikes on Iranian energy assets, particularly gas processing facilities linked to the
(2026-03-19). US has no end date for Iran war, strikes 'very much on track': Hegseth. scmp.com US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday there was no "time frame" for ending the US-Israeli war against Iran, which was launched three weeks ago. | "We wouldn't want to set a definitive time frame," Hegseth told a news conference, adding that "we're very much on track" and that President Donald Trump would be the one to decide when to stop. | "It will be at the president's choosing, ultimately, where we say, 'Hey, we've achieved what we need to.'"
(2026-03-19). US war on Iran presents a complex strategic challenge for China. scmp.com The US military strike against Iran is, by most accounts, a war of choice. Most policy analysts believe Iran poses no imminent threat to the United States. President Donald Trump's decision appears partly intended to offset the political fallout from setbacks in his tariff policies and reinforce his image as a strongman president. | Trump is believed to have been encouraged by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to wage war. US military preparations for the operation appear limited and there…
(2026-03-19). First Iranian attack to kill Palestinians hits West Bank, three women dead. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, March 18 (Reuters) – Three Palestinian women were killed in an Iranian missile attack in the occupied West Bank late on Wednesday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, in the first deadly Iranian strike there — and the first to kill Palestinians — since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.The missile struck a hair salon in the town of Beit Awwa, southwest of Hebron, the Palestinian Authority's official news agency WAFA reported. Six women were wounded, one of them seriously.
(2026-03-19). The Minab Massacre: A Part of Western Strategy of "Collective Punishment" uwidata.com By Dr. Emre Senbabaoglu, International Law Scholar. In the war that began following the US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, one of the most tragic incidents of the war occurred. A US Tomahawk missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in the city of Minab, Iran, and according to the latest …
(2026-03-19). Amid claims he's dead, Netanyahu's 3rd video billed AI generated. ummid.com Amid the wild claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have been killed in an Iranian missile attack, his third video posted as a proof he is live has been billed as AI generated.
(2026-03-19). Ministerial meeting calls on Iran to 'immediately and unconditionally' halt attacks in Gulf. dawn.com A ministerial meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, called on Iran to "immediately and unconditionally" halt attacks against Gulf countries in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. | The conflict began with US-Israeli
(2026-03-19). Mojtaba Khamenei's direct warning to US & Israel over Larijani; 'Criminal murders will have to pay…'. hindustantimes.com Mojtaba Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, issued a strongly worded statement mourning the deaths of senior Iranian figures, including Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani. In his message, Khamenei described Larijani as a leader of "knowledge, foresight, and wisdom," highlighting his decades of service across political, military, and security domains within Iran's system. He also mourned the loss of Larijani's son and several associates. Referring to the killings as "martyrdom," Khamenei said such attacks reflect the importance of these figures and the hostility of Iran's adversaries. He warned that such actions…
(2026-03-19). How the Iranian Regime Has Arrived at the Verge of Collapse. fairobserver.com Israel and the US began a new round of attacks against Iranian targets on February 28. This is the second time Israel and the US have bombed Iran, only this time, the attacks are much more intense. The reason for such a great blow to one of the Middle Eastern powers lies within its long-term…
(2026-03-19). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.
(2026-03-19). Pakistan joins Islamic countries urging Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan, along with 11 other Islamic countries, issued a joint statement on Thursday urging Iran to immediately stop its attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and regional allies, following a consultative ministerial meeting held in Riyadh a day earlier to deliberate diplomatic efforts to tone down the conflict in the Middle East. | The meeting comes as the United States and Israel's war against Iran intensifies, deepening instability across the Middle East. Iranian state television reported on Wednesday that Iran targeted Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads, describing the attack as reta…
(2026-03-19). Price rises due to Iran war dampen Eid in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Preparations for the end of Ramazan were in full swing at a beauty salon in Punjab, with customers getting haircuts, eyebrow-threading and henna tattoos. | In Multan's markets, crowds of young and old women shopped for colourful bangles, shoes, new clothes, make-up and sweet treats. | But in Multan and elsewhere in Pakistan, the ripple effects of the US-Israeli war against Iran were being felt. | "It feels very different because inflation has risen so much due to the ongoing war. Every poor person is distressed. It is affecting them deeply," said make-up artist Rozina Amjad. | The eve of Eidul Fitr used to be…
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). What are the key energy sites under fire in the Middle East? tribune.com.pk 
Qatar's main gas facility has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes, causing new energy supply fears as the Middle East war grinds on. | Here is a look at some of the key energy facilities that have been targeted in the US-Israel war with Iran. | Ras Laffan | Ras Laffan in Qatar is the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub. | It has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian strikes since the war began, and has now suffered "extensive damage" after back-to-back waves of hits, state-run QatarEnergy said. | Earlier today, QatarEnergy reported "sizeable fires" and significant damage…
(2026-03-19). Key Middle East energy sites under fire. al-monitor.com Qatar's main gas facility has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes, causing new energy supply fears as the Middle East war grinds on.Here is a look at some of the key energy facilities that have been targeted in the US-Israel war with Iran.- Ras Laffan -Ras Laffan in Qatar is the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub.It has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian strikes since the war began, and has now suffered "extensive damage" after back-to-back waves of hits, state-run QatarEnergy said.
(2026-03-19). Eid in mourning: Pakistani families grieve loved ones lost in US-Israel war on Iran. dawn.com On what should be a time of celebration, families across Pakistan will instead be marking Eid in mourning, after their loved ones working in the Gulf were killed in the Iran conflict. | At least 23 workers from countries including Pakistan, India and Bangladesh were killed or reported missing since the US and Israel Muzaffar Ali, a 28-year-old from Sindh province, was among those killed when shrapnel from a missile
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). US F-35 hit by suspected Iranian fire, forced to make emergency landing. scmp.com A US F-35 fighter aircraft was hit by suspected Iranian fire and had to make an emergency landing on Thursday. | This would be the first time Iran has hit one of the US$100 million planes since the US and Israel launched their attack on the country on February 28, according to CNN, which first reported the incident. | The F-35 was "flying a combat mission over Iran", a spokesman for US Central Command said.
(2026-03-19). Big scare for top Trump aides: Amid Iran war, US detects drones over base where Rubio, Hegseth live>. hindustantimes.com Amid the escalating tensions of the Iran—Israel—U.S. conflict escalation 2026, a major security scare has rattled the United States. Unidentified drones were detected flying over a key U.S. Army installation in Washington, where senior officials like Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth are known to reside. According to reports confirmed to The Washington Post, multiple officials briefed on the matter acknowledged the seriousness of the incident. However, authorities have not yet identified the origin or operators behind the drones, raising critical concerns about intent and possible foreign involvement.
(2026-03-19). If the Iran war takes oil above US$120 a barrel, how bad could the shock get? scmp.com With the US-Israel war on Iran entering its third week, the world faces the risk of a more severe oil shock as military strikes expand to major energy infrastructure, heightening fears of a prolonged conflict. | In this explainer, the South China Morning Post examines the latest developments and factors driving oil price volatility and assesses the potential impact on the global economy. | Energy infrastructure: what is the latest?
(2026-03-19). Tehran vows attacks on Gulf oil and gas targets after Israel hits Iranian energy sites. geo.tv 
(2026-03-19). Trump's top official says Israel dragged US into war with Iran, quits. ummid.com In another setback for US President Donald J Trump, Joseph Kent, the head of the country's National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position over the US-Israel war against Iran.
(2026-03-19). Iran Is Forcing The World To Care About US-Israeli Warmongering. thealtworld.com Westerners are about to start paying a lot more attention to the war in Iran as massive US-Israeli escalations point to a coming energy crisis set to impact the whole world. | Israel
(2026-03-19). The U.S. Bombs Kids So Palmer Luckey Can Have Nice Things. counterpunch.org 
Last week, we watched a U.S.-made Tomahawk missile murder more than 160+ Iranian school children. We watched in horror, helpless to stop the incoming massacres as the U.S. and Israel carpet-bombed Iran, then Lebanon, displacing millions of people from their homes. The pure, unrelenting terror continues to unfold. We are shocked and devastated, but we
(2026-03-19). Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs. grist.org 
Gasoline prices continue ticking higher as the United States and Israel's war with Iran continues. The national average now stands at $3.84 per gallon, nearly a dollar higher than at the start of the conflict. It's also just shy of a tipping point that could push consumers toward electric vehicles. | When gas prices top $4 per gallon, BloombergNEF estimates that the total cost of ownership for EVs becomes lower than for gas-powered vehicles. The exact crossover point depends on local prices for both gasoline and electricity. "[But] even when I run the model using the more expensive electricity cost, we are sti…
(2026-03-19). Gulf states request urgent debate at UN Human Rights Council, documents show. tribune.com.pk 
Gulf states have requested an urgent debate at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva over Iran's strikes on civilians and energy infrastructure across the Middle East, documents show. | A diplomatic note sent by Gulf states, seen by Reuters, describes the ballistic missile and drone strikes on Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the ‚Å United Arab Emirates as a "situation of serious concern for international peace and security," with severe human rights implications. | The expand…
(2026-03-19). 'Waist deep in the big muddy' and Trump says push on. peoplesworld.org 
Oil, gas, transportation, housing, grocery and most other prices are jumping more rapidly than ever over the last few days, as President Donald Trump orders the stepped-up bombing of energy facilities in Iran. It brings to mind the lyrics of a famous protest song by Pete Seeger from the Vietnam War era: "Waist deep in …
(2026-03-19). Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory. tribune.com.pk 
Iran seeks compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of enabling US attacks against Iranian territory, Iran's UN Ambassador told the UN Secretary General in a letter, according to a Nournews report published on Thursday. | In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAE's decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted "an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility." | Tehran said the UAE had an international responsibility to provide reparation, including compensation for all material and moral damages incurred. | This letter follows a series of seven c…
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(2026-03-19). Gold prices drop sharply in global, local markets ahead of Eid. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices have recorded a significant decline in both global and local markets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in regional trade. | The intensifying conflict, particularly Iran's attacks on the United Arab Emirates, has led to a suspension of gold and jewellry exports from Dubai, a key global gold hub. Additionally, discount sales by Emirati traders have further accelerated the downward trend in precious metal prices worldwide. | The price of gold per ounce dropped sharply by $243 in the global bullion market, bringing the new international rate down to $4,767 per ounce…
(2026-03-19). PIA refutes claims its flight escaped missile attack near UAE's Fujairah. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday strongly denied reports that one of its flights had narrowly escaped a missile attack near Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), describing the claims as "entirely baseless and false". | The clarification came after posts circulated on social media alleging that a PIA flight was at risk during landing due to an Iranian missile strike near naval facilities adjacent to Fujairah Airport. | In a statement shared on X, the airline said, "PIA clarifies that the news circulating regarding a missile attack near Fujairah involving a PIA flight is entirely baseless…
(2026-03-19). US‚ÄëIran clash at UN shipping body as Gulf, Red Sea attacks soar | Hormuz. hindustantimes.com A sharp diplomatic clash unfolded at the International Maritime Organization in London, as the U.S. and Iran traded accusations over maritime security and regional strikes. The U.S. representative accused Tehran of threatening global shipping routes, while Iran's envoy, Seyyed Ali Mousavi, pushed back by invoking procedural rules and challenging the legitimacy of the session. Meanwhile, the UAE stressed the need to safeguard airspace and critical sea lanes amid rising tensions. The heated exchange highlighted growing divisions at a time when attacks across the Gulf and Red Sea are raising fears over the safety of…
(2026-03-19). Democracy Now! 2026-03-19 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 19, 2026; "Iran Is Playing the Long Game": Prof. Vali Nasr on What to Expect from Protracted War in Middle East; The End of the Petrodollar? How Iran War Is Reshaping the Global Economy: Author Laleh Khalili; From Epic Fury to Epstein Fury: Rep. Ro Khanna on the Betrayals of the Trump Administration | Headlines for March 19, 2026; "Iran Is Playing the Long Game": Prof. Vali Nasr on What to Expect from Protracted War in Middle East; The End of the Petrodollar? How Iran War Is Reshaping the Global Economy: Author Laleh Khalili; From Epic Fury to Epstein Fury: Rep. Ro Khanna…
(2026-03-19). Liberals Denounce Insufficiently Procedural Imperialism. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Trump said yesterday he believed he would "have the honour of taking Cuba". Spoken like a true rapist, and a true American. Sixty-five years of sanctions on Cuba, forty-six on Iran, twenty-one on Venezuela. Sanctions that in every case were imposed and overseen by both Democrats and Republicans and explicitly …
(2026-03-19). FBI launches manhunt for Indian national in US-wide fraud scheme case. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched manhunt for an Indian national accused of orchestrating long-standing fraud scheme across the United States. FBI has also urged the public to step forward ith information on his whereabouts. | In a post on X, the FBI said Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, is "wanted by the FBI" for his alleged role in a nationwide operation that targeted multiple victims between 2017 and 2021. | Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, is
(2026-03-19). Searching for solace in a nuclearized world. nationofchange.org The nightmare of Fukushima 15 years later.
(2026-03-19). Mahlobo calls for science-driven action to tackle water crisis. sanews.gov.za Mahlobo calls for science-driven action to tackle water crisis | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has underscored the critical role of academic institutions in shaping solutions to South Africa's water challenges. | Delivering the keynote address at a recent Water Imbizo hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA), Mahlobo described the country's water challenges as structural and systemic in nature, saying that coordinated and science-based interventions are essential to addressing the crisis. | While South Africa remains water-scarce, Mahlobo noted that current shortages are largely drive…
(2026-03-19). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.
(2026-03-19). Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to reach Champions League quarters. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool shrugged off their Premier League malaise to storm into the Champions League quarter-finals by thrashing Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield on Wednesday. | Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and Mohamed Salah overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit for Arne Slot's men to set up a reunion with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the last eight. | Slot needed a reaction from the English champions after they were booed off at Anfield on Sunday for the latest in a series of lacklustre displays in a 1-1 draw against struggling Tottenham. | Languishing fifth in the Premier League, the…
(2026-03-19). President Díaz-Canel rejects Costa Rica's decision to downgrade relations with Cuba. radiohc.cu The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, on Wednesday rejected the unilateral decision by the Government of Costa Rica to downgrade the level of its relations with the largest island in the Antilles ⚪ limiting them solely to the consular sphere—without offering any argument or justification whatsoever.
(2026-03-19). Thunderstorms, heavy rain likely in Karachi today as temperatures set to drop. tribune.com.pk 
Moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in Karachi again on Thursday, with temperatures expected to fall noticeably during the day, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). | The Met Office said a system of westerly winds is expected to persist over the city, contributing to unstable weather conditions and a drop in daytime temperatures. | Thunderclouds may develop near Karachi from morning through the afternoon, bringing moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms and strong winds in different parts of the city. Isolated areas could also receive heavy downpours between th…
(2026-03-19). Jemima responds to Tarar, says govt wants Imran's sons to travel on Nicops so they will 'not have British protection'. dawn.com Jemima Goldsmith, the former spouse of PTI founder Imran Khan, on Thursday alleged that the government was reccomending that the former premier's son travel to Pakistan on National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicops) as they would have "no British protection". | She issued the statement on the social media platform X in response to Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. On Wednesday, the minister said Imran's children were
(2026-03-19). Trump threatens to destroy largest gas field. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump threatened to "massively blow up" a vast Iranian gas field unless Tehran stops striking Qatari energy facilities, which sustained extensive damage Thursday.Crude oil prices surged five percent as the latest strikes fed fears that the nearly three-week-old Middle East war could inflict lasting damage on global energy supplies.
(2026-03-19). India Joining One Of Europe's Fighter Programs Is Anything But Easy. twz.com 
As part of its seemingly never-ending The development was revealed in a report on 2026 defense budg…
(2026-03-19). IDF Threatens 'Elimination' for Russian Leaders who 'Wish Israel Ill'. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed ∑ for The Grayzone Israel's veiled threat to Moscow came just after Russian media warned traffic cameras in Moscow were vulnerable to the same exploits that Israel reportedly used to monitor Ayatollah Khamenei's residence before assassinating him. Israeli military spokeswoman Anna Ukolova has drawn outrage in Moscow after threatening that Russian authorities who "wish …
(2026-03-19). A Different View on the Indo-Pacific>. infobrics.org In the sphere of international economic cooperation and alliance-building, the Indo-Pacific region is somewhat anomalous in that it is frequently discussed and analyzed in the context of blocs such as the QUAD or the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity…
(2026-03-19). The FBI Is Investigating Joe Kent, Former Trump Official Who Resigned Over Iran. truthout.org The FBI has opened an investigation into Joe Kent, the former Trump administration National Counterterrorism Center director who resigned from his position earlier this week in protest of the decision to go to war with Iran. According to reporting from Semafor, which cited four sources with knowledge of the inquiry, Kent is being investigated over allegations that he improperly leaked… |
(2026-03-19). ICE Is Deporting Parents Without Letting Them Bring or Find Care for Their Kids. truthout.org The Trump administration's directive to federal immigration agents on the detention and deportation of parents of minor children is clear: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents must accommodate a parent's "efforts to make alternative care arrangements for their minor child(ren) prior to detention." But a report released Wednesday by the Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) and Physicians… |
(2026-03-19). Washington state lawmakers approve millionaires tax. peoplesworld.org 
OLYMPIA, Wash.—Rejecting scores of Republican poison pill amendments, the Washington State House of Representatives on March 11 approved by a 51 to 46 vote a "millionaires tax" of 9.9% on annual income over $1 million. The Senate had approved the measure March 10 by a vote of 27 to 21. It is now on Gov. …
(2026-03-19). RIAC Launches Lecture Series at Lomonosov Moscow State University School of World Politics. russiancouncil.ru On March 17, 2026, Ivan Bocharov, Program Manager at the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), delivered a lecture titled "Specifics of Preparing Analytical Materials on the Middle East" at the School of World Politics of Lomonosov Moscow State University (LMSU)…
(2026-03-19). HBL PSL 11 to go ahead as per schedule, confirms PCB. tribune.com.pk 
Despite a war-like situation in the region, the cricket festival will go ahead on time. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shared the training schedule with all HBL PSL teams, according to which players will assess their preparations on March 24 and 25. | So far, no foreign player, including Australians, has informed their franchise or board about unavailability, and officials are expecting everyone to arrive. Even the only scheduled match in Peshawar is still "on." | According to details, the opening match of the Pakistan Super League will be held on March 26 at Gaddafi Stadium between defending champions L…
(2026-03-19). Half a Million Balsa Trees Illegally Logged in Amazon Rainforest Every Year to Feed Global Wind Turbine Demand. wattsupwiththat.com Over half a million balsa hardwood trees are being illegally logged in the Amazon rainforest every year to feed the massive demand for wind turbines in many parts of the world. Balsa is a lightweight but strong wood that is commonly used in the core of giant turbine blades. It can make up around 7% of the blade and each set of three can use up to 40 trees.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Iran will win the war: six aspects to consider. peoplesdispatch.org Iran will emerge from this war with its infrastructure damaged, under great economic pressure, and with families devastated by the loss of life and limb. But wars are not judged solely by destruction. They are judged by whether political objectives are achieved.
(2026-03-19). When we fight for public schools, we fight for democracy. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article A "non-permission slip" is the first step in a new nationwide campaign training thousands of local organizers to defend public education. | This article
(2026-03-19). Rupee remains stable despite regional war pressures. dawn.com KARACHI: Despite 19 days of The exchange rate has largely remained stable during the current fiscal year, and predictions of destabilisation proved unfounded despite the prolonged conflict. | This stability comes as regional currencies weakened; the Indian rupee depreciated by up to five per cent from Rs88 to Rs92 against the US dollar during…
(2026-03-19). The AI Bubble, Like the Housing Bubble, is a Big Problem and It's not Complicated. counterpunch.org 
A bit less than 20 years ago, a nationwide housing bubble collapsed, giving us the Great Recession. Millions of homeowners had their houses foreclosed. We had high unemployment for the better part of a decade. And the subsequent falloff in construction created the basis for another extraordinary run-up in house prices during the pandemic. In other words, it was pretty bad news.
(2026-03-19). Wednesday 3/18: STANFORD 11 – Pack the Court. indybay.org Santa Clara County Hall of Justice | 190-200 West Hedding Street | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2026-03-19). Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting. al-monitor.com By Trevor Hunnicutt and David BrunnstromWASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump may use a White House meeting with Japan's prime minister on Thursday to press for help in the war on Iran, placing Sanae Takaichi in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much support it can provide.
(2026-03-19). How This Ends: Escaping the Dark Triad. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-19). Albo is a bumbling misogynist. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). California Labor Leaders See an Opportunity To Push for Tax Hike on Corporations. portside.org California Labor Leaders See an Opportunity To Push for Tax Hike on Corporations |
(2026-03-19). Shawwal moon not sighted, Eidul Fitr on March 21. tribune.com.pk 
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Thursday that the Shawwal moon was not sighted and Eidul Fitr would thus fall on March 21. | Addressing a press conference after a meeting in Islamabad to observe the Shawwal 1447 Hijri crescent, which marks the end of Ramazan, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad said the country would observe the 30th fast on Friday. | "There was no testimony received of sighting the moon from any part of Pakistan," he said. | He said that skies remained cloudy across most parts of country, with only a few areas experiencing clear conditions, and that no moon sighting testimonies had bee…
(2026-03-19). Inter continue Serie A title hunt. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan continue their hunt for the Serie A title on Sunday night when they visit Fiorentina hoping to maintain their hefty league lead before all eyes turn to the national team's bid to reach the World Cup. | Chasing a 21st league crown, Inter were given a huge let off last weekend when closest challengers AC Milan lost at Lazio and allowed Christian Chivu's side to move eight points clear. | Stuttering Inter will be put to the test by Fiorentina who are on a high after putting a four-point gap between themselves and the relegation zone and will be backed by enthusiastic support in Florence. | Chivu has h…
(2026-03-19). TP-Link's Chinese founder Jeffrey Chao seeks US$1 million Trump Gold Card visa. scmp.com The Chinese founder of the massive router maker facing national security probes by the Trump administration has applied for an expedited visa under the Trump Gold Card programme, according to people familiar with the matter. | California-based TP-Link Systems told the federal agencies scrutinising its operations that founder and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Chao had applied for permanent residency under the programme, the people said.
(2026-03-19). Saturday 4/25: SIX is for 6enocide – Powerful Poetry by Daniel Reyes. indybay.org Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Soquel Wharf Rd, Capitola…
(2026-03-19). Berkeley Tenants Convention to select 2026 Rent Board Slate to meet on April 19, 2026. indybay.org Candidates for Rent Board seeking the support of the Tenant Convention will be participating in the 2026 Berkeley Tenants Convention on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This event will feature candidate speeches and Q&A, and will take place from 1: 30 – 4: 30 at the Black Repertory Theatre in South Berkeley.
(2026-03-19). Kane and Bayern swat aside Atalanta. tribune.com.pk 
Harry Kane scored in each half as Bayern Munich thumped Atalanta 4-1 at home in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, winning 10-2 on aggregate to book a quarter-final date with Real Madrid. | Captaining Bayern in the Champions League for the first time, Kane converted a penalty with 25 minutes played and added another goal early in the second half, bringing his career Champions League tally to 50 in 66 games. | Lennart Karl and Luis Diaz also got on the scoresheet for the hosts as Bayern again steamrolled the visitors, who picked up a late consolation through Lazar Samardzic. | "I think whenever you have…
(2026-03-19). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.
(2026-03-19). Australia's looming fuel crisis: How Trump's Middle East war could hit home. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). Pro-Kremlin Russian blogger who turned on Putin sent to psychiatric unit. scmp.com A pro-Kremlin figure who unexpectedly denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine in a social media post this week that went viral has been placed in a psychiatric facility, Russian media reported on Thursday. | Ilya Remeslo made a career denouncing Putin's critics until he became one himself, posting a manifesto late on Tuesday to his 90,000 followers on ‚Å Telegram entitled: "Five reasons why I stopped supporting Vladimir Putin."
(2026-03-19). Trump chooses to ignore reality and pretend victory against Iran. strategic-culture.su It will not be possible to hide the truth from the American people in the long run. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In the latest…
(2026-03-19). Wednesday 4/15: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-03-19). Soccer-Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief. al-monitor.com March 19 (Reuters) – The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday. Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the conflict between the Islamic Republic and the United States began in late February. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and is being staged in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
(2026-03-19). A Marxist-Leninist critique of Jàºrgen Habermas. mronline.org 
The death of Jàºrgen Habermas closes the life of one of the most influential intellectual figures of postwar Europe.
(2026-03-19). 'Conflict will end on American terms', says US Defence Secy Pete Hegseth as Iran offensive intensified, 7,000 targets hit. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that Iran will face even stronger military action, describing the latest offensive as one of the "largest strike packages" carried out so far. He said the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region is progressing according to Washington's strategy and will conclude on American terms.Speaking at a press briefing, Hegseth said US forces had already targeted more than 7,000 sites across Iran. He claimed that Tehran's military strength was weakening steadily, particularly its air defence systems, which he said had been significantly degraded.Highlighting recent opera…
(2026-03-19). Furniture design capabilities to come to the fore. sanews.gov.za Furniture design capabilities to come to the fore | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's (dtic) Furniture Master Plan's objectives of strengthening local manufacturing capability and expanding opportunities for small enterprises and emerging entrepreneurs will come to the fore at the annual Furniture Design Competition Awards. ⚪ To be addressed by Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams, the annual competition is this year being held under the theme: "Alien Invasive Species Wood." ⚪ The dtic said the theme reflects a deliberate alignment with the objectives of the Furniture Master Plan. ⚪ "By chall…
(2026-03-19). Gudi Padwa: Celebrating Renewal and Triumph. devdiscourse.com On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people of Maharashtra and Goa on the festival of Gudi Padwa, highlighting its symbolism of righteousness triumphing over adversity. In letters to constituents of these states, Modi emphasized the festival's relevance in India's pursuit of progress and self-reliance.
(2026-03-19). Pakistan halts Afghanistan operation for Eid, Kabul follows suit. dawn.com • Decision taken on requests from S. Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye | • Tarar warns action to resume promptly if attacks occur | • DG ISPR insists Afghan soil being used for attacks against Pakistan | • FO rejects Indian statement | ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday announced that Pakistan had decided on a "temporary pause" in the ongoing
(2026-03-19). Meet Mohd Umair: AMU Alumnus Selected as ISRO Scientist. ummid.com Aligarh Muslim University: Mohammed Umair, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as a Scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
(2026-03-19). Rob Nilsson's film Benefit Screening for Faithful Fools Street Ministry-Tenderloin Museum. indybay.org Rob Nilsson film, ON THE EDGE AGAIN, fundraising event for the Faithful Fools Street Ministry and Tenderloin Museum, in San Francisco.
(2026-03-19). Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting underway for Shawwal moon sighting. tribune.com.pk 
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting is underway in Islamabad to observe the Shawwal 1447 Hijri crescent, which marks the end of Ramazan. | The meeting is being chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, with committee members present, along with a representative from the Pakistan Meteorological Department. | Zonal committee meetings are also taking place in major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta, as well as in other parts of the country. | The committees will collect testimonies of moon sightings from across Pakistan, which will then be verified before an official announcement is made.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). JEFF McMULLEN: Fancy thrones, paper tigers and dirty bombs. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). Confronting Errors: Hong Kong Blaze Exposes Human Failures. devdiscourse.com A devastating fire in Hong Kong, which resulted in 168 deaths, is under intense scrutiny as investigators uncover widespread human failings in fire safety measures.
(2026-03-19). TripleE's Flerida Santana Johnas on Real Estate and her new restaurant in Albany NY Part 2. mediasanctuary.org In this episode of The TripleE'S, Flerida Santana Johnas discusses her work in Albany and her role in shaping the city's economic growth through real estate development and community-focused investments. She also shares insights about her newest venture, Olive & Oregano, a 24-hour restaurant near MVP Arena that blends Dominican and Greek flavors while providing convenient takeout, delivery, and catering options for the community.
(2026-03-19). What the Climate Issue Is All About. wattsupwiththat.com Compliance to climate mitigation will be enforced through court action. The fossil fuel industry will be sued into complete capitulation, and the "intuitive feelers" will control what energy sources the public has access to. | See the problem there?>
(2026-03-19). Canada deports Punjabi-origin gangsters for involvement in extortion and criminal activities. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada has deported two gangsters of Punjabi origin for their alleged invovlvement in extortion and other criminal activities. In addition, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) clarified that foreign nationals engaged in criminal activities will not be allowed to stay in the country. | The accused have been identified as Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaz Singh. | In a press release issued on March 18, the CBSA said it has prepared a list of foreign nationals involved in extortion and criminal activities and has begun deporting them through legal procedures. So far, 35 such offenders have been deported.
(2026-03-19). U.S. allies decline to be bullied into joining convicted felon Trump's war against Iran. indybay.org Photo of Country Joe McDonald of Berkeley, at Woodstock in 1969, who passed away recently…
(2026-03-19). Lionel Messi's Majestic 900th Goal: A Historic Milestone in Football. devdiscourse.com Lionel Messi has struck another remarkable milestone in his illustrious career, marking his 900th goal in elite men's football. On Wednesday, the Argentine World Cup winner, at 38 years old, achieved the feat with a left-footed shot during Inter Miami's 1-1 tie with Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
(2026-03-19). Atletico survive Spurs scare. tribune.com.pk 
Atletico Madrid held off Tottenham's bid for an epic Champions League escape as they reached the quarter-finals despite a 3-2 defeat in the last-16 second leg on Wednesday. | Diego Simeone's side trailed three times in north London but they did just enough to go through 7-5 on aggregate. | Randal Kolo Muani put Tottenham ahead in the first half before Julian Alvarez levelled immediately after the break. | Xavi Simons netted to give spirited Tottenham a glimmer of hope, but David Hancko's equaliser extinguished any chance of an incredible comeback. | Simons' stoppage-time penalty came too late for Tottenham to…
(2026-03-19). FO rejects US intelligence chief's claims about Pakistan missile threat. dawn.com The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday categorically rejected the Gabbard had listed Pakistan among states that pose a significant threat to the United States, warning US lawmakers that Islam ≠abad's evolving missile capabilities could potentially put the American homeland within range. | In a statement, FO spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said, "Pakistan categorically rejects…
(2026-03-19). Delivery riders race for Eid, but Iran war squeezes earnings. dawn.com As Eidul Fitr approaches, marking the end of Ramazan, delivery riders on Karachi's streets say they're working longer hours, but earning less, with little left for the new clothes and treats that usually mark the festival. | A few weeks ago, 23-year-old Mohammad Mohsin could make around Rs1,500 a day. | Now, with the | This July 8, 2020 picture shows Foodpanda riders getting ready for deliveries outside a restaurant dur…
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). War hits Tehran's grand bazaar as prices surge and shops shut. al-monitor.com By Maggie MichaelTEHRAN, March 18 (Reuters) – Nearly three weeks of war on Iran have hit the usually teeming alleys of Tehran's grand bazaar, shutting many of the shops and driving up prices for Iranians already suffering from years of sanctions that have throttled the economy. The days before the Persian new year and Muslim Eid al-Fitr holidays would normally fill the bazaar with traders racing to finalise deals and families shopping for gifts but, despite people browsing, fewer than usual were out buying on Wednesday.
(2026-03-19). Telecos awarded licences for 5G spectrum, announce launch of services in some cities. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Telecommunication companies announced on Thursday the launch of 5G services in some parts of the country after they were awarded licences for 5G spectrum at a ceremony in Islamabad, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also spoke. | The government completed its
(2026-03-19). US approves potential $4.5bn missile defence system sale to UAE. geo.tv 
This representational image shows a Terminal High Altitude Area Defence interceptor is launched during a successful intercept test, in this undated handout photo provided by the US Department of Defence, Missile Defence Agency. — Reuters
(2026-03-19). Wealth is Wellness Program. mediasanctuary.org Building financial security is on the mind of many. While some have inherited financial literacy, others begin building wealth and financial security later in life. That is who the Wealth in Wellness program is geared towards, hosted by In Our Own Voices, on Wednesday March 18 in Albany from 6-8pm. Taina Suarez Director of LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Services of In Our Own Voices, Inc. spoke with Sina Basila Hickey. |
(2026-03-19). The AI boom has plunged a small Pennsylvania town into chaos. grist.org 
"I don't like to see anyone upset," said Nick Farris of Provident Real Estate Advisors. He was sitting in the front of a crowd of roughly 150 inside Valley View High School's auditorium in Archbald, a town of about 7,500, huddled between two mountain ranges in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley. Farris was there to represent the developer for Project Scott, one of many data center campuses coming to town. "However," he said. "I think that this is the best data center site in this area of the country, by far." The audience had been fairly quiet, bundled in thick coats against the late January cold. But as Farris…
(2026-03-19). Two vessels hit in Gulf as regional conflict spills into key shipping lanes. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Maritime security risks in the Gulf escalated sharply after two commercial vessels were struck by unidentified projectiles within hours of each other, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.In the latest incident, a commercial vessel was hit approximately 4 nautical miles east of Ras Laffan, near a major energy hub that had come under missile fire overnight. UKMTO said all crew members were safe and advised ships in the area to proceed with caution as investigations continue.Earlier, a container ship was struck about 11 nautical miles off Khawr Fakkan, triggering a fire on board. Auth…
(2026-03-19). What makes the US war against Iran different? links.org.au 
Michael Prà∂bsting — The present war against Iran stands in glaring contradiction to the actual strategy of the White House, the so-called "Donroe Doctrine". Why?
(2026-03-19). EU inspects Druzhba pipeline in bid to unclog Hungary's block on Ukraine aid. scmp.com European Union experts have arrived in Ukraine to assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline, state energy firm Naftogaz said, after its closure in January caused a row with Hungary that is blocking an EU loan to Kyiv. | The EU last week proposed sending a mission to inspect the pipeline. Ukraine later said it had accepted the EU offer of technical support and funding to restore oil flows through the damaged pipeline.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: 'the larger the better'. scmp.com A federal arts ‚Å panel comprised of members appointed by Donald Trump unanimously approved a commemorative gold coin featuring his image on Thursday, in the latest effort by the administration to celebrate the US president. | Critics, including Democrats and members of another federal arts committee, said minting a coin with a sitting president's image went against American values, especially as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday this year and the end of British monarchical rule.
(2026-03-19). Thursday 3/19: Launch of Oakland and Alameda County Living Wage for All Campaign. indybay.org Understory Oakland, 3340 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601…
(2026-03-19). FO 'categorically rejects' US intel chief's allegations about threat from Pakistan missile programme. tribune.com.pk 
The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday categorically rejected allegations by the United States director of National Intelligence that Pakistan's missile programme posed a threat, saying the country's capabilities were "exclusively defensive". | "Pakistan categorically rejects the recent assertion by a US official alleging a potential threat from Pakistan's missile capabilities. It is emphasised that Pakistan's strategic capabilities are exclusively defensive in nature, aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and maintaining peace and stability in South Asia," FO Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said. | The statement…
(2026-03-19). FinMin Authorises Russia's Sberbank to Import Gold from India. infobrics.org The Ministry of Finance has added Russia's largest lender, Sberbank, to the list of banks permitted to import gold into the country…
(2026-03-19). USAF F-35 Makes Emergency Landing After Allegedly Being Hit by Iranian Fire. twz.com 
A U.S. Air Force Capt. Tim Hawkins, a s…
(2026-03-19). European solidarity activists recognize Cuban people's resilience in the fight for life. radiohc.cu 
Members of the European section of the "Nuestra América" (Our America) convoy have reaffirmed their commitment to the island during a visit to the "Ramón González Coro" Gynecological-Obstetric Teaching Hospital in this capital. They also recalled the support received from Cuban medical personnel during the most critical moments of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Chevron and Big Oil spent $34 million to rollback climate policy in California in 2025. indybay.org As usual, Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) spent the most money in the fossil fuel industry – 73% of the $34 million. Chevron finished first in the spending with $12.9 million, while WSPA placed second with $12.4 million, coming to a total of $25.3 million.
(2026-03-19). Delhi High Court Hears Urgent Pleas for Police Security Amid Eid Tensions. devdiscourse.com The Delhi High Court is urgently addressing two petitions calling for police security in the Uttam Nagar area during the upcoming Eid festival, following heightened fears of violence after recent communal tensions. The applications were filed in response to inadequate action taken by authorities despite warnings of potential unrest.
(2026-03-19). Three suspects killed in shootout with Hawks. sanews.gov.za Three suspects killed in shootout with Hawks | Three suspects were fatally wounded in a high-speed chase and shootout out with the Hawks Tactical Operations Management Team in Crystal Park in Gauteng, said the Hawks. ⚪ In a statement on Thursday, the Hawks said the trio were being pursued for hijacking, attempted murder and kidnapping, where the victim managed to escape unscathed. ⚪ "The members received information about suspects who allegedly were committing hijacking/kidnappings on Elm Road in Crystal Park. The members tactically patrolled the road. Around 20: 30, the Hawks members from TOMS [Tactical Operati…
(2026-03-19). Kataib Hezbollah says it will temporarily suspend attacks on US embassy with conditions. al-monitor.com CAIRO, March 18 (Reuters) – The Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah said on Wednesday it would suspend attacks on the U.S. embassy for five days with conditions.The conditions listed by the group in a statement included Israel's halt of displacing and striking residents of Beirut's southern suburbs and a commitment to not shelling residential areas in Baghdad and other provinces. (Reporting by Muayad Suadi, writing by Jaidaa Taha, editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-03-19). Hundreds Rally at Capitol for Single Payer Health Care. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, March 17th, health care providers and advocates came to Albany for the New York Health Lobby Day. NY Health is a single-payer universal health care bill that covers all New Yorkers while eliminating co-pays, premiums and deductibles. The groups also support legislation to increase funding for primary care physicians as well as the Home Care Savings & Reinvestment Act that would change how Medicaid home care services are delivered and paid for. We start off with medical student Cameron Clarke, Dr. Betty Kolod, head of Physicians for a National Health Program Metro Chapter; Doctors Manish and Al…
(2026-03-19). The Lebanese government in the new war — a complete spectator. thecanary.co 
In the quiet corridors of the Grand Serail, the Lebanese state has transitioned from a sovereign actor into a somber archivist of its own destruction. While the southern border is defined by the thunder of Israeli airstrikes and the tactical manoeuvres of Hezbollah, Lebanon's official response has been reduced to the clinical language of a […] | By
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). PSX ends lower ahead of Eid holidays. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under selling pressure on Thursday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at 152,740, shedding over 1,550 points. | PSX witnessed selling pressure, as the KSE-100 Index came under pressure, closing at 152,740, down 1,552 points (-1.01%), as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, noted Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. | "The session remained volatile, with the index oscillating between an intraday high of 153,323 and a low of 150,728, as profit-ta…
(2026-03-19). Tehran Residents' Social Media Offer Nightmarish Glimpse of Humanitarian Crisis. scheerpost.com Kourosh Ziabari for Truthout Residents of Iran's sprawling capital, Tehran, woke up earlier this month to scenes that they could probably imagine only in horror films. Clouds of smoke had shrouded the metropolis of 10 million, toxic rain blended with oil poured down from the sky, and the sun remained invisible through noon on the …
(2026-03-19). Dolores Huerta on Chavez allegations: The movement is bigger than any individual. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's Note: On March 18, 2026, the New York Times published an extensive article—the result of years of investigative journalism—detailing accusations of sexual abuse by famed United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez. In the course of the Times reporters' interviews, Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the UFW, said that she, too, was a survivor. Her statement …
(2026-03-19). MAGA aesthetics and fascist power: Spectacles of white supremacy. links.org.au 
Henry A. Giroux — The United States is not merely awash in brutalizing and murderous acts of state-sanctioned violence. It is being restructured by them.
(2026-03-19). Dar underscores Muslim unity, urges diplomacy to end Mideast conflict in Riyadh. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday underscored the importance of preserving the unity of the Muslim Ummah, called for a swift end to the ongoing conflict in the region, and reiterated Pakistan's call for dialogue and diplomacy. | Addressing a ministerial meeting of Arab and Islamic countries held in Riyadh, the deputy prime minister expressed full support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of all brotherly countries in the region, and emphasised the need to end all attacks on their territories. | Dar stressed the need to address the root causes o…
(2026-03-19). A Marxist-Leninist critique of Jàºrgen Habermas. mronline.org The death of Jàºrgen Habermas closes the life of one of the most influential intellectual figures of postwar Europe.
(2026-03-19). The case for global climate reparations. nationofchange.org The principle of making polluters pay works at a local level. Here's how to apply it to the international arena.
(2026-03-19). R100 billion incentive grant to improve service delivery in cities. sanews.gov.za R100 billion incentive grant to improve service delivery in cities | Government has introduced an incentive grant that will unlock R100 billion investment to encourage metropolitan municipalities to deliver reliable water, electricity, sanitation and refuse removal services. | "Over the past decade, we have witnessed the steady erosion of municipal capabilities in many parts of the country: infrastructure failures, unreliable services, financial stress, and declining public confidence," National Treasury Director-General Dr Duncan Pieterse said on Wednesday in Pretoria. | In an effort to restore the cities abili…
(2026-03-19). Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez highlights U.S. public's rejection of oil blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has highlighted that nearly half of U.S. citizens disapprove of the blockade on oil shipments to Cuba. | The Cuban Foreign Minister noted on X that, according to a poll conducted by a U.S. media outlet, 46 percent (%) of that country's citizens do not support this current government policy, compared to an approval rating of 28%. | Bruno Rodríguez asserted that Americans perceive the inhumane and criminal nature of the measure, "unlike their government and the warmongering hawks who administer it." | He added that this policy — inherited from the Donald…
(2026-03-19). 'Unprecedented in spread': UK races to contain deadly meningitis outbreak. scmp.com Britain will ‚Å roll out meningitis vaccines to students at a university in southeast England after an "unprecedented" outbreak of the disease killed two people while the number of new cases jumped to 20. | The UK Health Security Agency said all those affected were young people. A 21-year-old student at the University of Kent and a teenage student at a school in ‚Äåthe town of Faversham have died.
(2026-03-19). The Great Lakes are ideal for wind energy. So where is it? grist.org There are no wind turbines on the Great Lakes — and it isn't for lack of wind. | This titanic network of interconnected freshwater lakes with a surface area larger than New England, New York, and New Jersey combined is theoretically ideal for wind farms. Winds sweeping across the lakes are stronger, more consistent, and less turbulent than those over land. The
(2026-03-19). Díaz-Canel expresses gratitude for solidarity aid from the "Nuestra América" Convoy. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, welcomed and expressed his gratitude to the advance group of the "Nuestra América" Convoy. | Through his official account on the social network X, the Cuban leader stated: "Solidarity always returns to those who practice it with no interest other than human well-being. THANK YOU." | "An advance group of solidarity groups and individuals from many parts of the world—united in the #ConvoyNuestraAmérica—has now arrived in #Cuba. They…
(2026-03-19). Syria unveils plan to eliminate chemical weapons. al-monitor.com NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) – Syria on Wednesday launched a plan supported by Washington to rid the Middle Eastern country of legacy chemical weapons that were used against its people by forces under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad.For decades, Assad ran a large-scale program for chemical weapons, the use of which killed and injured thousands during Syria's long-running civil war.Despite Damascus' signing onto the Chemical Weapons Convention in 2013 and declaring a 1,300-tonstockpile, prohibited use continued and the size of the program remains unclear.
(2026-03-19). Exclusive-US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali, Erin Banco and Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, said a U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter.The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding U.S. operations, with the Iran war well into its third week.
(2026-03-19). The Iran war is margin call. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). Buttler hopeful of England return. tribune.com.pk 
Former England captain Jos Buttler said he still wants to play for the national side after taking a break from cricket in the wake of their semi-final exit from the Twenty20 World Cup. | The 35-year-old managed only 87 runs in eight matches at the tournament as England were eliminated by India earlier this month, and he has recorded only one half-century across his last four International Cricket Council events. | Buttler said he hopes to be part of England's squad when they host India for a white-ball series in July but knows selection is ou…
(2026-03-19). Sweden says Iran has executed a Swedish citizen. al-monitor.com STOCKHOLM, March 18 (Reuters) – Iran executed a Swedish citizen on Wednesday, Sweden's foreign minister said, adding that she had summoned the Iranian ambassador in Stockholm to condemn the decision.The person, who was not named, was arrested in Iran in June of last year and Sweden has repeatedly raised the case with Iranian officials, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said."The death penalty is an inhumane, cruel and irreversible punishment. Sweden, together with the rest of the EU, condemns its application in all circumstances," Stenergard said.
(2026-03-19). Parliament welcomes Postbank FSP license. sanews.gov.za Parliament welcomes Postbank FSP license | The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni-Diko, has welcomed Postbank's milestone achievement of successfully registering as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. | This means that Postbank is now authorised and regulated to provide financial services that meet the standards set by the regulator, under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act). | Diko described the development as a significant milestone in the ongoing journey to transfor…
(2026-03-19). Ai+ Smartphone Scores Big with IPL Partnerships. devdiscourse.com Ai+ Smartphone has been named the official smartphone partner for the IPL teams Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming season. Both franchises anticipate the partnership will significantly enhance fan engagement.
(2026-03-19). Risks of Nuclear Power Plant Disasters Overlooked Amid Fears of Nuclear Weapons. truthout.org Nine countries now possess nuclear weapons and we have just seen the start of a new war in the Middle East over one more nation supposedly trying to acquire them. While we consider the dangers of such weapons and their capacity to cause massive destruction, we often overlook the risks associated with what still passes for "peaceful" nuclear power. With that in mind, let me revisit a moment when… |
(2026-03-19). UPI Integrated Credit Cards: The Next Big Thing in India. ummid.com A UPI-integrated Credit Card is a card linked to a UPI app, enabling you to pay merchants by scanning a QR code instead of swiping a physical card.
(2026-03-19). Trump Admin Targets Press and Activists in Minnesota, Indicts 'The Righteous 39'. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-03-19). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…
(2026-03-19). Balanced budget amendment would put Social Security, Medicare, and core public services on the chopping block. nationofchange.org The proposal would make revenue increases extraordinarily difficult while allowing tax cuts to pass more easily, shifting pressure onto widely used federal programs.
(2026-03-19). Air Force Academy Prepares Ideological Overhaul, With Erika Kirk Bringing "Bold Christian Faith" theintercept.com 
The academy's oversight board records show leaders dismantling DEI to align with Trump directives. Critics warn the military is becoming "a Christian nationalist praetorian guard."
(2026-03-19). Thursday 3/19: No War with Iran. indybay.org In front of Santa Cruz County Courthouse (Panetta's office inside) at Ocean and Water Streets.
(2026-03-19). Govt appeals to public to adopt fuel-conservation measures to avert risk of supply disruption. dawn.com The government appealed to the public on Thursday to adopt fuel-conservation measures to "avert the risk of petroleum products' supply getting affected in the coming days". | The appeal was made in a handout issued after a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, where fuel-conservation and austerity measures recently announced by the government were reviewed. | Last week, the government announced
(2026-03-19). Statement From Dolores Huerta on Cesar Chavez's Abuse. portside.org Statement From Dolores Huerta on Cesar Chavez's Abuse |
(2026-03-19). Arvore Healthcare: Revolutionizing Orthopedic Implants Worldwide. devdiscourse.com Arvore Healthcare, a noteworthy entity in the global medical technology field, has revealed plans to expand its Orthopedic Implants Division. This strategic move underscores its dedication to delivering top-tier solutions in trauma care, sports medicine, spinal surgery, and joint replacement, emphasizing innovation and patient-focused approaches.
(2026-03-19). In call with Erdogan, PM acknowledges Türkiye's role in promoting peace between Pakistan, Afghanistan. dawn.com Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday acknowledged Türkiye's constructive role in promoting peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. | The development comes a day after Pakistan decided on a "temporary pause" in the ongoing According to a statement by the PM Office, the prime minister held a telephone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during whi…
(2026-03-19). Ukraine escalates energy war with fresh drone strikes on TurkStream gas pipeline. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Ukraine has carried out a new wave of drone strikes targeting Russian natural gas pipelines that supply Turkey and parts of southern Europe, according to Ukrainian military sources.At least 26 unmanned aerial vehicles were deployed in the coordinated operation, which hit sections of the TurkStream pipeline. The pipeline connects Russia's Krasnodar region to Turkey's European coast, with potential links to broader European supply routes.Preliminary reports suggest damage to compressor stations and sections of the pipeline, though Russia's state energy company Gazprom has not confirmed the full extent of…
(2026-03-19). Fuel supply stable in the immediate term, says DMPR. sanews.gov.za Fuel supply stable in the immediate term, says DMPR | South Africans can be assured that fuel supply in the country remains stable in the immediate term. | This according to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). | "The department wishes to assure all South Africans that the country's fuel supply remains stable in the immediate term, notwithstanding heightened volatility in global energy markets arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. | "Government is actively coordinating with industry stakeholders to secure both crude oil and refined petroleum products from a diversifie…
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). In Pictures: 1,300-yr-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah. ummid.com Over 1,300 years-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Historic Jeddah stands as one of the city's oldest archaeological landmarks.
(2026-03-19). Messi shines but Miami crash out. tribune.com.pk 
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville. | Messi, 38, scored his milestone goal after just seven minutes to put Miami 1-0 up in the second leg of their last-16 clash in the regional club competition. | But Nashville's Cristian Espinoza lashed in a 74th-minute equalizer to make it 1-1 on aggregate, and after holding Miami at bay for the remainder of the game, the visitors from Tennessee advanced to the quarter-finals on the away goal…
(2026-03-19). UK reels from deadly meningitis outbreak. tribune.com.pk 
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday led urgent calls for young people who visited a nightclub at the centre of a deadly meningitis outbreak to come forward, as the number of cases rose. | Starmer told parliament the outbreak centred on Canterbury, in southeastern England, had left two dead and others were seriously ill in hospital. | Health experts were working to identify the close contacts of those who had contracted the life-threatening condition, Starmer said. | He asked "anyone who attended Club Chemistry on March, 5, 6th or 7th to come forward, please, to receive antibiotics". | All the cases lin…
(2026-03-19). China's Youth Job Market Trends: A February Update. devdiscourse.com In a statistical release on Thursday, the National Bureau of Statistics reported a slight drop in China's youth jobless rate among 16-to-24 year-olds, excluding college students. The rate fell to 16.1% in February from 16.3% in the previous month.
(2026-03-19). Residents of Small Pennsylvania Town Resist 6 Planned AI Data Center Campuses. truthout.org "Idon't like to see anyone upset," said Nick Farris of Provident Real Estate Advisors. He was sitting in the front of a crowd of roughly 150 inside Valley View High School's auditorium in Archbald, a town of about 7,500, huddled between two mountain ranges in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley. Farris was there to represent the developer for Project Scott, one of many data center campuses coming to… |
(2026-03-19). Under U.S. pressure, Costa Rica announces closure of its embassy in Havana and limits relations with Cuba to consular sphere. radiohc.cu Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba | On March 17, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Costa Rica informed our Foreign Ministry — via a Diplomatic Note and without offering any justification whatsoever — of the unilateral decision to close that country's Embassy in Cuba. | Furthermore, without any form of justification and invoking an alleged and unfounded principle of reciprocity, it requested that Cuba withdraw the diplomatic staff from its Embassy in San José, retaining only consular and administrative personnel. | It also notified us th…
(2026-03-19). La terza guerra mondiale è iniziata… ma dove sono le pile di cadaveri? strategic-culture.su Il concetto di guerra mondiale non dovrebbe limitarsi alle immagini del passato. L'attuale Terza Guerra Mondiale, combattuta dalle steppe del Donbas alle montagne dell'Iran, non assomiglia a nulla del XX secolo | Segue nostro Molte persone hanno difficoltà a interpretare l'attuale situazione globale come una possibile Terza Guerra Mondiale. Cià≤ è dovuto in gran parte alla correlazione automatica del termine "guerra mondiale" con i ma…
(2026-03-19). Díaz-Canel rechaza decisión unilateral de Costa Rica sobre relaciones bilaterales. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente del país, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, rechazó este miércoles la decisión unilateral del gobierno de Costa Rica de rebajar las relaciones bilaterales a nivel consular, un paso que, agregó, se tomó sin argumentos y justificación alguna.
(2026-03-19). Saturday 4/11: Media Literacy Workshop & Film Screening: The Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh. indybay.org Albany Library, 1247 Marin Avenue, Albany, CA 94706…
(2026-03-19). Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a future threat to US, but experts push back. aljazeera.com The US raises concerns. but analysts say Pakistan's missile programme focuses on India, which has longer-range missiles.
(2026-03-19). Death toll surpasses 1,000 in Lebanon as Israeli bombardment continues. aljazeera.com At least 40 medical workers among those killed as rights groups urge Israel to end attacks on Lebanon health facilities.
(2026-03-19). European nations, Japan to join 'appropriate efforts' to open Hormuz Strait. aljazeera.com Countries are looking for ways to contain record-high prices as oil, gas crisis deepens.
(2026-03-19). Morocco says stripping Senegal of AFCON win 'upholds rights and integrity'. aljazeera.com The football federation of Morocco welcomes the CAF Appeal Board decision to award it the 2025 AFCON title.
(2026-03-19). Drone attack from Sudan kills 17 people in Chad as war spills over border. aljazeera.com Local resident says casualties include mourners at funeral and children playing nearby.
(2026-03-19). Senegal instruct lawyers, while CAF's Motsepe defends Morocco's AFCON award. aljazeera.com Senegal football calls in lawyers as CAS awaits, while CAF president defends decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco.
(2026-03-19). Activists plan 'largest flotilla yet' to break Israel's siege of Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz By Joshua Carroll A global coalition of activists is preparing to launch the largest ever flotilla of aid ships aimed at breaking Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), made up of civil society and grassroots groups from South Africa, Spain, Ireland, Türkiye, Norway, Brazil, France — and Aotearoa New Zealand —…
(2026-03-19). Japan Should Not Violate Laws for the United States. worldbeyondwar.org 
As Ms. Takaichi, the Prime Minister of Japan, meets with the U.S. President on this anniversary of the attack on Iraq with the attack on Iran underway, she should agree to nothing that violates #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-19). China issues pilot work guideline for rural land contracts extension. ecns.cn China on Wednesday issued a guideline outlining arrangements for pilot work to extend rural land contracts by an additional 30 years upon the expiration of the second-round contracts.
(2026-03-19). China, Turkmenistan pledge deeper ties. ecns.cn China and Turkmenistan pledged on Wednesday to strengthen the alignment of their development strategies, expand natural gas cooperation and broaden practical collaboration in non-resource sectors such as connectivity.
(2026-03-19). U.S. Fed keeps interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 pct. ecns.cn "Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has been little changed in recent months. Inflation remains somewhat elevated," said the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in a statement.
(2026-03-19). Viral Chongqing nightscape video wows viewers with vision of China's urban future. ecns.cn A viral video showcasing the illuminated skyline of has sparked widespread discussion online, with viewers around the world weighing in on China's rapid urban development.
(2026-03-19). Former NDRC deputy director charged with bribery. ecns.cn Xu Xianping, former deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, has been charged with bribery, according to a statement released by the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Wednesday.
(2026-03-19). Taiwan energy security would improve after 'peaceful reunification': spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Taiwan's energy security would improve following "peaceful reunification," as concerns rise on the island over potential supply disruptions linked to instability in the Middle East.
(2026-03-19). Russia's Progress MS-31 cargo spacecraft completes mission. ecns.cn Russia's cargo spacecraft Progress MS-31 has been deorbited after completing an eight-month mission at the International Space Station (ISS), with its remaining fragments falling into a non-navigational area of the Pacific Ocean, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos said Monday.
(2026-03-19). China reports major discoveries of rare earth, other critical minerals. ecns.cn China has announced new discoveries of rare earth elements and other critical minerals in Sichuan and Gansu provinces, the Ministry of Natural Resources said, adding to the country's strategic resource base.
(2026-03-19). China updates regulations on registration of overseas manufacturers exporting food to China. ecns.cn China will implement new regulations on the registration of overseas manufacturers exporting food to China, starting from June this year, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) has announced.
(2026-03-19). China's growing soft power: the rise of 'Chinamaxxing'. ecns.cn The "Global Soft Power Index 2026" recently released by the British consulting firm "Brand Finance" shows that China ranks second globally in the soft power index, scoring 73.5 out of 100. Moreover, China was the only nation among the top 10 to see its score increase, ranking first globally in multiple indicators. According to the report, the United States records the steepest overall decline among all nation brands ranked. "America First" has sparked strong dissatisfaction within the international community, contributing to an 11-place drop for the United States in the key metric of "reputation." In contrast, Ch…
(2026-03-19). Foreign leaders announce to attend Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 will be held from March 24 to 27 in south China's Hainan Province, with several foreign leaders scheduled to attend, the organizers said on Thursday.
(2026-03-19). Overseas visitors offered vision of the future. ecns.cn Flying all the way from Australia to Shanghai to attend his first Appliance & Electronics World Expo, distributor Simon Cuff was impressed by the scale and, most important, the spectacle of the event.
(2026-03-19). Spring recruitment season highlights surging demand for talent in AI roles. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence continues to drive industrial change in China, data shows that AI has emerged as the most competitive talent battleground of this year's spring recruitment season, with companies racing to hire skilled professionals amid surging demand.
(2026-03-19). Disclosed files show the Dalai Lama a political tool. ecns.cn For decades, the exiled Dalai Lama has been regarded by some people as a spiritual icon. Yet growing evidences, ranging from high-level criminal investigations tohis own public behavior, is beginning to dismantle this "holy" image.
(2026-03-19). Chinese scientists discover 'zero-pollution' microbial herbicide. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new microbial herbicide that can control weeds without polluting the environment while also supporting crop growth, offering a potential alternative to conventional chemical herbicides.
(2026-03-19). How China-U.S. medical synergy is outrunning the 'biological clock'. ecns.cn Scientists and doctors from China and the United States are deepening collaboration in medical research and clinical care, joining forces to tackle diseases that threaten millions of lives worldwide.
(2026-03-19). Morale dips among U.S. troops as conflict with Iran escalates. ecns.cn U.S. troop morale is showing signs of strain as tensions with Iran escalate, underscored by a fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford that prompted a temporary port stop, according to media reports.
(2026-03-19). Xi calls for strengthening cooperation with Turkmenistan in natural gas, trade, non-resource fields. ecns.cn China's "two sessions" were successfully held not long ago, during which the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development was approved, Xi said.
(2026-03-19). HK to host 2026 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit in April. ecns.cn The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit is set to take place in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from April 13 to 14, according to a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-03-19). World's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel achieves dual breakthrough in China. ecns.cn The Huanggang Road Yellow River Tunnel in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province was fully completed on Tuesday, marking the dual breakthrough of the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel.
(2026-03-19). Experts: Too soon to predict El Nino effect. ecns.cn Dire social media warnings about record-breaking heat and extreme weather conditions this year may be drawing widespread attention, but experts have said that it is too early to predict if a super El Nino — a climate phenomenon marked by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific — will develop this year.
(2026-03-19). Gaza aid plunges during Iran war as Israel tightens blockade. newarab.com 
Aid shipments into Figures from the US-led Civil Military Coordination Centre show that just 590 trucks entered the strip during the first week of the war, down from a weekly average of 4,200 before the conflict, according to Haaretz. | The second week of the war saw 1,137 trucks cross the border, while fewer than 400 ent…
(2026-03-19). Trump says he told Netanyahu to do after Israeli strike on Iran gas field. haaretz.com Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the war with Iran is 'going to be over with pretty soon,' with 'the only thing left' being opening the Strait of Hormuz…
(2026-03-19). Two men charged with of London Jewish and Israeli sites on behalf of Iran. haaretz.com Two Iranian men appeared in court on Thursday, accused of assisting Iranian intelligence by conducting reconnaissance of locations around London, including synagogues, the Israeli embassy and a Jewish school…
(2026-03-19). Israel reduces departing flights after Iran missiles damage private planes at Ben-Gurion airport. haaretz.com Outbound flight passengers capacity reduced by 50 percent to 130 per flight on Thursday. The decision follows damage caused by Iranian fire to three private planes that were parked at Ben-Gurion International Airport…
(2026-03-19). A billion shekels a day: The number that may decide when war with Iran ends. haaretz.com With daily costs nearing 1 billion shekels, Israeli officials are informally using budget limits to gauge the war's likely duration, even as strategic goals, U.S. influence and uncertain outcomes leave its endpoint — and economic toll — far from clear…
(2026-03-19). Israeli elections committee orders Ben-Gvir to remove video filmed at memorial site promoting death penalty for terrorists bill. haaretz.com The video was filmed at a museum closed due to Israel's war with Iran. In the video, the far-right minister says, 'I'm dying to execute terrorists' while pointing at a noose used by the British to hang Jewish pre-state fighters…
(2026-03-19). Deepfake of Iranians cheering Netanyahu went from meme to reality. haaretz.com A fake AI video showing masses of Iranians chanting Benjamin Netanyahu's name has gained traction across social media and persuaded real Iranians to use that very same term of endearment…
(2026-03-19). Why Israel give in to its war psychosis in Lebanon too. haaretz.com If Israel's leadership misses the opportunity to make a deal for Hezbollah's disarmament and possible Lebanese recognition of Israel, it will be due to stupidity or hypocrisy…
(2026-03-19). In apartheid South Africa judges bowed to the law and betrayed justice. The same thing could happen in Israel. haaretz.com Apartheid South Africa's courts were used to give the appearance of legality while oppressing citizens in service of the government. With the judicial overhaul, the Israeli government hopes to subjugate the Israeli courts so that they too become a tool for implementing its will…
(2026-03-19). 72 killed in 78 days: Arab Israeli woman fatally shot in central Israel. haaretz.com Authorities suspect the 39-year-old woman may have been targeted over her family's disapproval of her lifestyle. The incident is the latest in a years-long surge in deadly violence in Arab communities…
(2026-03-19). Sunny with a chance of missiles: Israel ranks as eighth-happiest country on earth. haaretz.com A UN-backed report attributed Israel's success to economic gains and a social safety net, with young Israelis ranking among the world's happiest even amid ongoing conflict — but the country scored low regarding perceptions of corruption…
(2026-03-19). Bahrain: Sweeping Arrests Amid Conflict. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke rises after an Iranian drone was intercepted over the Bahrain Financial Harbour towers, which houses the Israeli embassy, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Manama, Bahrain, March 6, 2026. | © 2026 Reuters…
(2026-03-19). 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…
(2026-03-19). 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:…
(2026-03-19). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-03-19). Gas War Escalates as Trump Draws Red Line. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump said Israel will not strike Iran's key gas infrastructure again unless Tehran retaliates, after what he described as a furious escalation that has pushed the conflict into a direct confrontation over global energy supply. His remarks came after an Israeli strike on the South Pars Gas Field, the world's largest natural gas reservoir, …
(2026-03-19). Why the Middle East Needs a Three-Axis Deterrence System Amid Iran's Evolving Threat. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Middle East has revealed the vulnerabilities of the region's security structure. Many of the countries that are directly exposed to Iran's threat already possess advanced anti-air and missile defense systems, which include Patriot, THAAD, and South Korea's M-SAM II. Nevertheless, such capabilities have not …
(2026-03-19). China's Cognitive Operations Against Taiwan and the Future of Democratic Resilience. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a form of warfare that leaves no craters, deploys no soldiers, and issues no formal declaration, and yet it may prove more consequential for the future of Taiwan than any military confrontation. Scholars now call it cognitive warfare, the systematic targeting of an adversary's perception of reality, identity, and political will. China has …
(2026-03-19). ECB Holds Fire as War Clouds Inflation Outlook. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Central Bank is poised to keep interest rates unchanged, but its message will be anything but neutral. With energy markets rattled by the Iran war, policymakers are preparing to signal vigilance and a willingness to act if inflation proves more stubborn than expected. At 2%, the ECB's key rate currently sits close to …
(2026-03-19). Trump Presses Japan for Help as War Widens. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump is expected to use a White House meeting with Sanae Takaichi to push for greater Japanese involvement in the Iran war, opening a sensitive front in U.S. alliance politics as the conflict strains global security and energy systems. What was meant to showcase the durability of the U.S.-Japan partnership has instead become a …
(2026-03-19). Markets Hold Their Nerve Despite War Shock. moderndiplomacy.eu Global investors are showing an unexpected degree of calm in the face of the Iran war, resisting the urge to retreat from risk even as energy markets convulse and inflation fears resurface. The scale and duration of the shock remain deeply uncertain. Yet, rather than capitulating, markets are behaving as though this crisis may follow …
(2026-03-19). Energy Shock: Meloni's Stability Faces First Real Test. moderndiplomacy.eu The political calm that has defined Giorgia Meloni's tenure is facing its most serious test yet, as the fallout from the Iran war ripples through Italy's economy and begins to erode the foundations of her domestic and market support. For more than three years, Italy has been an outlier in European politics, combining relative stability …
(2026-03-19). Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes killed four. newarab.com 
It came as Gaza's
(2026-03-19). European Central Bank warns of hit from US-Israel war on Iran. newarab.com 
The European Central Bank warned Thursday that the The eurozone's interest-rate setters joined other major
(2026-03-19). Bypassing Hormuz, Iraq resumes Kirkuk oil exports to Turkey. newarab.com 
On Wednesday, to circumvent the challenges arising from the US-Israel war on Iran, This development is significant for
(2026-03-19). US-Israel war on Iran disrupts Eid spending in Gulf. newarab.com 
The surge of This convergence is placing markets under dual pressu…
(2026-03-19). What the Iran conflict means for the future of drone warfare. newarab.com 
(2026-03-19). US lawmakers demand answers on bombing of Iranian girls school. newarab.com 
A growing number of US lawmakers are demanding answers on the bombing of an Iranian girls' school by the American military that killed nearly 200 on the first day of On Wednesday, a group of Democratic Congress members attended a memorial on Capitol Hill in recognition of those who had lost their lives in the bombing, which an initial inquiry indicates was carried out by Among those in attendance were Senator Chris Van Holden…
(2026-03-19). War and political fallout threatens Iran's World Cup dream. newarab.com 
Earlier last week, Iran's sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, The statement cast doubt over what had been one of the most celeb…
(2026-03-19). Calls for Palestinians to gather around Aqsa at Eid amid closure. newarab.com 
The Islamic Movement within Israel's 1948 borders has called on Palestinians to gather in large numbers around Jerusalem Al-Aqsa Mosque in the run-up to Eid al-Fitr, In a statement issued on Thursday, the movement, which was officially banned by Israel in 2015, called on
(2026-03-19). Chad government says drone attack from Sudan kills 17. newarab.com 
A cross-border The border town of
(2026-03-19). Forty-nine killed by Israel in Lebanon as French FM to arrive. newarab.com 
(2026-03-19). FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches. newarab.com 
A report by the disciplinary committee of world football's governing body found the IFA "failed to take meaningful action against In October 2024, the Palestine Football As…
(2026-03-19). What are the latest air travel cancellations due to Iran war. newarab.com 
Global air travel has been thrown into chaos by the Key regional hubs, including
(2026-03-19). Iran continuing World Cup preparations 'but will not play in US'. newarab.com 
The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday. | Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and is being staged in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. | Team Melli are scheduled to play al…
(2026-03-19). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-19). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Key government infrastructure investments are ending up as super-expensive white elephants. onlineopinion.com.au If these projects made sense, politicians would invest their own money. Instead, taxpayers are left footing the bill.
(2026-03-19). Changing work and changing demography = changing cities. onlineopinion.com.au What happens to cities when office work disappears? AI and demography are already forcing an answer.
(2026-03-19). Hezbollah in Latin America: A political bugaboo rolling out on cue. responsiblestatecraft.org For decades, U.S. and Israeli officials and analysts have warned that Iran maintains a network of terrorist sleeper cells throughout Latin America, ready to attack Western interests at a moment's notice. So where are they? With Iran embroiled in a major and potentially existential conflict with the United States and Israel, it would seem an ideal time to activate such a network — if it existed. But the utter lack of recent action by Iran or its proxy group Hezbollah in Latin America highlights how disconnected these claims are from reality.Decades of disinformation: | Concerns about Iran's activ…
(2026-03-19). The surprising benefits of oversharing. whyy.org Imagine you're trying to decide who to date based on answers to questions on their online profile. When asked "Have you ever stolen anything worth more than one hundred dollars?" or "Have you ever neglected to tell a partner you have an STD" — one person answered all the questions and the other left them blank. Who would you pick? | It turns out most people chose the one who admitted to the irresponsible behavior. | This week, we talk to the researcher who conducted that study, Leslie John. She says that revealing the sometimes-ugly truth about ourselves can build trust and lead to more honest, meaningful r…
(2026-03-19). WHYY and East Whiteland Township Present: PBS' American Revolution Screening in the Park. whyy.org Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and settle in for an inspiring evening of history, storytelling, and community connection at beautiful Valley Creek Park.
(2026-03-19). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-19). Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate with Fetterman's 'yes' vote. whyy.org Sen. The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing Wednesday and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm the Oklahoma Republican next week. | That vote included a "no" from the Republican chairman, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, and a "yes" from a Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. The approval comes as the parties are fighting bitterly over t…
(2026-03-19). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-19). N.J. doctors say immigration enforcement is raising anxiety in young children. Here's how parents can help. whyy.org With increased activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents continuing across the region, pediatric clinicians in New Jersey say they're seeing To help allay those fears, the nonprofit organization Helping children feel safe: | Shaniqa Willia…
(2026-03-19). Australia: Anti-genocide protesters arrested in Brisbane under "hate speech" laws. wsws.org Police in Queensland last week arrested two participants in a Students for Palestine rally for saying or displaying the anti-genocide slogan "from the river to the sea."
(2026-03-19). WSWS Perspectives and Statements on Iran war published in Farsi. wsws.org More than a dozen critical statements, Perspectives, and World Socialist Web Site articles on the criminal US-Israeli war on Iran war and how to stop it are now available in Farsi, the mother-tongue of approximately two-thirds of the Iranian people.
(2026-03-19). Sri Lankan president blames Iran, not the US, for global fuel crisis. wsws.org Dissanayake's comments have once again exposed the government's phony posturing of "neutrality" over the illegal US-Israel war against Iran.
(2026-03-19). Trump's $200 billion Iran funding request points to massive scale of war plans. wsws.org The Washington Post reported Wednesday that the Pentagon is seeking more than $200 billion from Congress to fund the US war of aggression against Iran—a sum that would exceed the roughly $188 billion spent on arming Ukraine over three years.
(2026-03-19). Italy's Meloni government pushes judicial "reform" in preparation for massive opposition to war and austerity. wsws.org The referendum exploits popular anger at a class-biased justice system to dismantle democratic safeguards and prepare for future social conflict.
(2026-03-19). Reject the UAW—University of California sellout agreement! Organize a "No" vote and prepare strike action! wsws.org The TA (tentative agreement) is intended to cut off the growing movement of the working class and remove tens of thousands of University of California workers from the struggle.
(2026-03-19). US Fed gripped by uncertainty as war dominates the economy. wsws.org The overriding impression from Fed chair Jerome Powell is that the central bank is like an animal trapped in the headlights of a massive truck hurtling towards it, not knowing which way to turn.
(2026-03-19). Washington's assault on Cuba and Latin America: A key front in the capitalist drive to abolish the 20th century. wsws.org The imperialist offensive to erase 20th‚Äëcentury social gains can be stopped only through the independent mobilization of the working class across the Americas.
(2026-03-19). UAW acting as "management's enforcer" at Columbia University, says UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman. wsws.org The statement calls the UAW apparatus "complicit" in political repression at the campus and urging that rank-and-file workers take control of their own struggle.
(2026-03-19). Gus Van Sant's Dead Man's Wire: Rage at a rigged system. wsws.org Van Sant has said the story interested him because it echoes today's anger at corporate greed and financial institutions.
(2026-03-19). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Belgian workers in national strike against austerity; Health workers strike and protest in Greece; Spain strikes over pay and conditions; Stoppages continue at UK universities over redundancies, pensions; Afrimat miners in South Africa begin indefinite strike over pay and erosion of medical insurance…