(2026-03-23). Watch: BBC calls destruction of Lebanon Israel's 'path to peace'. thecanary.co 
The BBC, in a piece on Israel's mass slaughter and displacement of civilians in Lebanon, has committed an astonishing breach of decency, let alone impartiality. The broadcaster described Israel's Gaza genocide, and its replication of the same tactics in its war of aggression on Lebanon, as Israel's "path to peace." In the segment, BBC reporter […] | By
(2026-03-23). Polanski slams BBC's Nick Robinson for both-sidesing Israel's genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co 
In an interview with Green Party leader Zack Polanski, BBC presenter Nick Robinson insisted on amplifying the voice of genocidaires and genocide-deniers. He even claimed it's the BBC's job to do so. With the overwhelming weight of expert opinion calling Israel's mass murder in Gaza genocide, however, people expressed serious concern about the BBC still […] | By
(2026-03-23). Western leaders are manufacturing consent for the war on Iran using the same playbook as Iraq. thecanary.co 
The West is attempting to manufacture consent for a ground invasion of Iran, just like it did with Iraq before the 2003 invasion. From supporting Israel's genocide in Palestine, to funding the arms industry, it is clear that the West has only one goal for the Middle East: unrelenting destabilisation founded on neo-colonialism. This is […] | By
(2026-03-23). Friday 3/20: Weekly Friday Protest: Israeli Consulate "NAG" : Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery, San Francisco | (10 min. walk from Montgomery Bart Station…
(2026-03-23). Human Rights: A call to embody the Constitution. sanews.gov.za Human Rights: A call to embody the Constitution | As Human Rights Month draws to a close, South Africa should never let the sun set on inclusive human rights for all its people if it is to fully embody and honour the Constitution. | This year's Human Rights Month is observed under the theme: "Bill of Rights at 30: Making Human Dignity Real", marking 30 years of the Constitution. | "In South Africa, we've made progress in a number of areas. You will recall that we are coming from a long history ⚪ 350 years of dispossession, genocide, slavery and massive displacement of people. When we measure ourselves, we need t…
(2026-03-23). Headlines for March 23, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Says He's Pausing Attacks on Iranian Power Plants and Energy Infrastructure for Five Days, Saudi Arabia Orders Iran's Military Attaché and Four Embassy Staff to Leave the Country, Israel Strikes Main Bridge in Southern Lebanon, Ordering Demolitions of Homes Near Border, Israeli Airstrikes Kill Four Palestinians in Gaza, as Israeli Settlers Carry Out Attacks in Occupied West Bank, U.K.'s Starmer Condemns "Shocking Antisemitic Arson Attack" on Four Jewish Volunteer Ambulances, At Least 64 Killed in a Strike on Hospital in Sudan's Darfur Region, Cuba Partially Restores Power Aft…
(2026-03-23). Democracy Now! 2026-03-23 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 23, 2026; Iran War & Strait of Hormuz Energy Crisis Reveal Decline of U.S. Empire: Historian Alfred McCoy; "It's a Disaster": European Countries Refuse to Take a Stand Against U.S. Violations of Int'l Law; From Gaza to Iran, Rise of Conscientious Objectors Marks U.S. Soldiers' "Shift in Consciousness" | Headlines for March 23, 2026; Iran War & Strait of Hormuz Energy Crisis Reveal Decline of U.S. Empire: Historian Alfred McCoy; "It's a Disaster": European Countries Refuse to Take a Stand Against U.S. Violations of Int'l Law; From…
(2026-03-23). Sunday 3/22: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Meeting at the park's parking lot at 5551 Giant Highway, Richmond…
(2026-03-23). Saturday 3/21: Virtual screening of the film "Eyes Open Gaza – The Voyage of the Dove and Dolphin" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GfOy……
(2026-03-23). Iran awaits Trump threat to 'obliterate' power plants, readies response. scmp.com Iran on Monday faces a deadline by US President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war. | Israel also gave the clearest signs yet it intends a ground campaign into Lebanon, destroying a key bridge as it vows to crush Hezbollah, the Shia Muslim movement backed by Iran.
(2026-03-23). Meet Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, IRGC-vetted figure at center of US talks. al-monitor.com Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as one of the Islamic Republic's most visible figures amid the conflict.
tag24.com (2026-03-23). China warns of dire consequences after Trump's violent threats to IranLin warned that Trump's "use of force will only lead to a vicious cycle" when asked by reporters about the threats during his daily press conference on Monday.
"If the war expands further and the situation deteriorates again, the entire region could be plunged into an uncontrollable situation," he warned.
Beijing is a partner of Iran, which has been the victim of relentless US and Israeli bombardments since Trump launched his war of aggression at the end of February.
(2026-03-23). Trump says 'very good chance' of deal with Iran to settle current conflict. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Monday said there was a "very good chance" that the United States could secure a deal with Iran to bring an end to the current war between the two countries that has gone on to involve the wider Middle East and jolted global supply lines. | He earlier told reporters the US has held talks with Iran and that the two sides had "major points of agreement". | Trump said the conversations that took place ‚Å on Sunday would continue on Monday and that if the negotiations continued productive…
(2026-03-23). US proposes Vance-Ghalibaf talks with Turkey as one intermediary: Source. al-monitor.com Iran has yet to respond to the proposal, the source said, as the US announced it was pausing strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days.
(2026-03-23). FM Dar urges collective efforts to de-escalate Mideast crisis in talks with Turkish, Iraqi counterparts. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday stressed the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and collective efforts to de-escalate tensions and ensure peace and stability in the Middle East during separate calls with his Turkish and Iraqi counterparts. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on X, Dar spoke with Türkiye's FM Hakan Fidan on the evolving regional situation following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. | "Both leaders reviewed the latest developments in the region, including the recent announcement by the US president regard…
(2026-03-23). UAE equities decline on Iran's retaliation warning on Gulf infrastructure. tribune.com.pk 
Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates declined on Monday after Iran warned it would strike energy infrastructure across the Gulf if US President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to attack its electricity grid. | Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a significant escalation barely a day after he talked about "winding down" the war, now in its fourth week. | Iran seemingly retracted earlier threats to desalination plants in the region, which are crucial for providing drinking water in Gulf countries.
(2026-03-23). White House eyes Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf as potential US-backed leader, Politico reports. al-monitor.com March 23 (Reuters) – The Trump administration is quietly weighing Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad ‚Å Bagher Ghalibaf, as a potential partner, and even a future leader, Politico reported on Monday, citing two administration officials. Ghalibaf is seen by at least some in the White House as a workable partner who could lead Iran and negotiate with the Trump administration in the war's next phase, the report said. (Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by Mark Porter)…
(2026-03-23). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Monday: – Trump-Netanyahu call -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had spoken with Donald Trump and that the US president believed the countries' military gains in Iran could be converted into a negotiated agreement that protected Israel's interests.
(2026-03-23). What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait? al-monitor.com Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers ⚪ most of them Iranian ⚪ have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces effectively blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war.Here are facts and figures about vessels that have passed through the 167-kilometre (104-mile) long strait since the war broke out with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.- 95% shipping drop -From March 1 to 1600 GMT on March 23, commodities carriers made just 144 crossings, according to analytics firm Kpler ⚪ a 95 percent decrease from peacetime.
(2026-03-23). Iran in the Light of the Nuremberg Principles. counterpunch.org 
As international law developed over the centuries, the principle of State sovereignty and the prohibition of interference in the internal affairs of other states gradually evolved ⚪ from the Peace of Westphalia of 1648 through the Congress of Vienna 1814-15, the establishment of the League of Nations in 1919 and the adoption of the United Nations Charter in 1945 as an incipient world constitution aimed at promoting peace, development and human rights.
(2026-03-23). Judge Slaps Down Pentagon's Anti-Press Policy. popularresistance.org A United States judge ruled that the Pentagon's restrictions imposed on reporters are unconstitutional and "vacated" the "challenged provisions" of the policy. He defended the right of members of news media to solicit information from sources and upheld the public's right to know information about their government. | "[I]n light of the country's recent incursion into Venezuela and its ongoing war with Iran, it is more important than ever that the public have access to information from a variety of perspectives about what its government is doing," Judge Paul Friedman declared.
(2026-03-23). Iran: Four-Point Retaliation Ready If US Attacks Energy Sites. popularresistance.org The spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central HQs, Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari, responded to US President Donald Trump's recent threats, describing them as part of a continued pattern of aggressive behavior that destabilizes global security. | The warning comes after Trump issued a stark ultimatum regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz. | In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump said: | "If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE B…
(2026-03-23). US says Iran war may last longer than planned: report. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has informed Israel that the war against Iran is likely to last longer than originally anticipated, with operations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz expected to take several more weeks, Israel's Channel 12 reported on Sunday. | Washington's objective goes beyond simply reopening the waterway, according to the outlet, as the US also aims to eliminate Iran's alleged broader influence over global energy prices. | US officials were cited as saying that they wanted a strategic change, even if it takes time. | US President Donald Trump initially suggested that the military campaign, which ha…
(2026-03-23). Iran's most powerful weapon holds the world hostage: Why Trump has failed to reopen Hormuz Strait. hindustantimes.com Iran's missiles and drones have torn across the Middle East, but Tehran's most powerful weapon was never in the sky — it was in the sea. After US and Israeli surprise attacks killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several top commanders, Iran finally pulled the arrow it had held back in the June 2025 war: the power to choke the Strait of Hormuz and hold the world's energy supply hostage. What followed was pure shock therapy for global markets. Around a fifth of the world's seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas normally squeeze through this 30‚Äëkilometre‚Äëwide chokepoint. W…
(2026-03-23). No Naval Escort for Trump: US Allies and the Strait of Hormuz. counterpunch.org 
With each dragged out day, President Donald Trump begins resembling a mad emperor who has not only taken leave of his senses but leave of everything else. Having hitched his wagon to the Israeli program of chaos and destabilisation in the Middle East, he is stuck in a war he is incapable of controlling or
(2026-03-23). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.
(2026-03-23). Bahrain proposes UN Security Council approve use of force to protect Hormuz shipping. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, March 23 (Reuters) – Bahrain has put forward a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use "all necessary means" – diplomatic language for force – to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a text seen by Reuters on Monday.Diplomats said the draft text was backed by other Gulf Arab states and the United States, although they said it was unlikely to succeed.
(2026-03-23). Global energy watchdog says over 40 Mideast energy sites heavily damaged by conflict. tribune.com.pk 
More than 40 energy assets across nine countries in the Middle East have been "severely or very severely" damaged amid the ongoing conflict, the International Energy Agency said, according to media reports on Sunday. | IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the damage could prolong disruptions to global supply chains even after the conflict ends. | "It will take some time for the oil fields, refineries and pipelines to come back online," he said. | Birol said more than three weeks of fighting have disrupted the entire energy supply chain and nearly halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. | Read More: Ir…
(2026-03-23). Iran says coastal attack will lead to full Gulf closure and mine-laying. tribune.com.pk 
An attack on Iran's southern coast and islands will lead to Gulf routes being cut with the laying of sea mines, the country's Defence Council said on Monday, according to state media. | The US is considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran's Kharg Island, the country's main oil export hub, to pressure Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, according to Axios. | "Any attempt to attack Iran's coasts or islands will cause all access routes in the Gulf (…) to be mined with various types of sea mines, including floating mines that can be released from the coast," the statement read. | "In this ca…
(2026-03-23). UK sending air defence systems to Gulf: PM. al-monitor.com Britain is sending short-range air defence systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday."We're deploying short range air defence systems to Bahrain at speed," Starmer told a parliamentary committee, adding the UK was "doing the same with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia". The UK is working with industry to "distribute air defence missiles to Gulf partners", which have faced waves of Iranian barrages in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, and has embedded airspace specialists there, Starmer said.
(2026-03-23). China, Hong Kong stocks tumble as escalating Iran war rattles markets. tribune.com.pk 
China and Hong Kong stocks fell sharply in early trading on Monday, as the escalating Middle East war roiled global financial markets. | Both China's blue-chip CSI300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index lost roughly 2% at the open. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index tumbled nearly 3%. | Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbours in retaliation if US President Donald Trump follows through with a threat delivered a day earlier to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours, a major escalation in the three-week-old war. | "The future path of oil prices and their effects on glo…
(2026-03-23). Ukraine diplomat urges strikes on Russian drone production over Iran shipments. al-monitor.com By Andrea ShalalMarch 23 (Reuters) – Moscow's shipment of modernized drones to Iran made Russian drone production sites legitimate military targets, a top Ukrainian diplomat said on Monday, urging Western powers to equip Ukraine with weapons capable of hitting those sites.
(2026-03-23). Kremlin says strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran are dangerous. tribune.com.pk 
US-Israeli strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran are extremely dangerous, and Russia has shared its concerns with the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. | Such strikes could have irreparable consequences, Peskov said. | Strike Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant Triggers Global Safety Alarm | International Atomic Energy Agency confirms projectile hit inside Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant complex just hundreds of meters from reactor warning of serious risks despite no damage to core #WashingtonEye pic.twitter.com/UyFUzvibsd | — Washington Eye (@washington_EY) March 19, 2026…
(2026-03-23). Exclusive-Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say. al-monitor.com By Erin Banco, Gram Slattery and Maayan LubellWASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, March 23 (Reuters) – Less than 48 hours before the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran began, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to President Donald Trump about the reasons for launching the kind of complex, far-off war the American leader once had campaigned against.
(2026-03-23). Explainer-With top figures dead, who is now running Iran? al-monitor.com March 23 (Reuters) – Iran's veteran supreme leader and a host of other top figures and Revolutionary Guards commanders have been killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes but the ruling system has maintained its ability to strategise and operate in the war that began on February 28. Born from a 1979 revolution, the Islamic Republic built a complex power structure with layered institutions buttressed by a shared commitment to the survival of the theocratic system rather than relying on a small number of individuals.
(2026-03-23). Japan Doro-Chiba Anti-War Statement Victory for the 2026 Anti-War Spring Labor Offensive. indybay.org The fight in Japan against the US Israel imperialist war on Iran and other countries is opposed by Doro-Chiba and other workers in Japan who are also facing union busting by East Japan Railway Company. Workers are preparing a national fight back against these attacks.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Iran's foreign minister denounces Netanyahu's anti-Jesus fascism. thecanary.co 
Iran's foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, slammed Netanyahu's blasphemous dismissal of Jesus as having "no advantage over [conqueror and mass murderer] Genghis Khan". Israel's PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, gave away his complete ignorance of actual Christianity. Jesus said his kingdom is not of this world; Khan, like Netanyahu, is all about stealing physical territory and wealth […] | By
(2026-03-23). "It's a Disaster" : European Countries Refuse to Take a Stand Against U.S. Violations of Int'l Law. democracynow.org 
We look at how Europe is responding to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran as President Trump denounces NATO allies for not joining the war. International affairs scholar Nathalie Tocci, speaking to Democracy Now! from Italy, criticizes Europe's "ambiguous" response to the war on Iran as most of the continent has refused to condemn it. "We were the ones that were for multilateralism, for international law, and that ambiguity is basically another nail in the coffin of our credibility."…
(2026-03-23). 2 Weeks of Iran War Released More Carbon Emissions Than 84 Countries Do Yearly. truthout.org The first two weeks of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran released a deluge of carbon emissions equivalent to the combined yearly climate warming pollution output of the lowest 84 emitters in the world, a new analysis finds. Researchers for progressive think tank Climate and Community Institute found that the first 14 days of the assault released over 5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide… |
(2026-03-23). Iran seeks guarantees, compensation to end war with US, Israel. ummid.com In a major rebuke to Donald Trump, Iran Thursday March 12, 2026 sought guarantees and compensation to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Tulsi Gabbard and Joe Kent. globalresearch.ca Frank had just finished listening to online news about how US government officials viewed the Israel-United States war of aggression launched against Iran.
(2026-03-23). Israel strikes south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah members. al-monitor.com Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as its military said it had captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon.An earlier Israeli strike had hit the upscale, predominantly Christian area of Hazmieh near Beirut, with Israel saying it targeted a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' foreign operations arm.
(2026-03-23). Asymmetric Economic War: Iran Challenges US Dollar, Demanding Oil Be Sold in Chinese Yuan, as it Targets US Corporations. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Mar 17, 2026 | In response to Trump's war of aggression, Iran is using asymmetric tactics, targeting US corporations and dollar dominance, challenging the petrodollar system, demanding oil sales in Chinese yuan. | Iran has responded to the war of aggression that the United States and Israel launched against it on February 28 by using unconventional tactics. | As the US and Israel systematically assassinate Iranian officials and
(2026-03-23). Fuerzas israelíes inician ataques a gran escala contra Teherán. radiohc.cu Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) informaron en las primeras horas de este lunes haber iniciado una oleada de ataques a gran escala contra la infraestructura del Gobierno iraní en Teherán. | El anuncio de las FDI estuvo precedido por informes de ataques aéreos en la capital iraní en esta madrugada. De acuerdo con la agencia Fars, cinco zonas de Teherán habrían resultado afectadas, con fuertes explosiones en algunas de ellas que desataron columnas de humo. | Por el momento no se han difundido detalles exactos sobre la magnitud de los daños ni los objetivos alcanzados por las acciones aéreas israelíes. | Infor…
(2026-03-23). Fuerzas israelíes inician ataques a gran escala contra Teherán. radiohc.cu Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) informaron en las primeras horas de este lunes haber iniciado una oleada de ataques a gran escala contra la infraestructura del Gobierno iraní en Teherán. | El anuncio de las FDI estuvo precedido por informes de ataques aéreos en la capital iraní en esta madrugada. De acuerdo con la agencia Fars, cinco zonas de Teherán habrían resultado afectadas, con fuertes explosiones en algunas de ellas que desataron columnas de humo. | Por el momento no se han difundido detalles exactos sobre la magnitud de los daños ni los objetivos alcanzados por las acciones aéreas israelíes. | Infor…
(2026-03-23). China califica de "guerra injusta" los ataques de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán. cubadebate.cu Así lo definió el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores chino, Wang Yi, durante una conversación telefónica con Emmanuel Bonne, asesor diplomático del Gobierno francés, a quien le expresó la necesidad de defender el derecho internacional.
(2026-03-23). Pentagon Reveals Attacks in Latin America Are Just the Beginning. theintercept.com 
As the Trump administration continues to bombard Iran, a top Pentagon official revealed that U.S. wars in the Western Hemisphere are also expanding, unveiling an effort dubbed " Attacks on Latin American drug cartels are "just the beginning" Joseph Humire, the acting assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs, told members of the House Armed Services Committee last week. | Humire indicated that many more strikes in Latin America are on the…
(2026-03-23). Trump puts off threat to bomb Iran power grid as Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt reportedly mediate to end conflict. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump said on Monday he had given orders to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days, hours ahead of a deadline that threatened further escalation in the conflict now in its fourth week. | Trump added in a post on his Truth Social platform that the US and Iran had had "very good and productive" conversations over the past two days about a "complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East". | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1162782… | A reporter for the US news outlet Axios said Türkiye, Egypt and Pakistan had…
(2026-03-23). Trump: Open Hormuz Strait or Face Bombed Power Plants. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump has posted yet another threat to his TruthSocial. | If Iran does not open the Hormuz Strait in 48 hours, he will target the country's power plants. | The US has the ability to do this. It did it in …
(2026-03-23). An Off-Ramp for Trump to Reverse the Iran Disaster. counterpunch.org 
The portly man at the next table finished his breakfast, leaned in my direction, and asked: "What's in the news that's so interesting?" "Iran," I said, adding that the U.S. seemed about to attack it. "Over in a day," he said, snapping fingers for emphasis. Having spent two years at Beirut's Daily Star when Iraqis
(2026-03-23). California's herbicide spill ignites growing movement to ban paraquat nationwide. nationofchange.org The spill, which closed a major highway and sent at least ten people to seek medical attention for respiratory symptoms, became a catalyst for a renewed political battle over the chemical's future in California.
(2026-03-23). Why Donald Trump just can't stop going to war. nationofchange.org When imperial America offers help, it just might get you killed.
(2026-03-23). Millions of Americans Joining the Ranks of the Uninsured Thanks to Trump-GOP Cuts in 2025. portside.org Millions of Americans Joining the Ranks of the Uninsured Thanks to Trump-GOP Cuts in 2025 |
(2026-03-23). PM Shehbaz calls Iranian president, urges de-escalation and return to diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Monday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing the need to work collectively for de-escalation and highlighting a return to dialogue and diplomacy. | A post on X by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said PM Shehbaz conveyed serious concern over the ongoing hostilities in the Gulf region, in view of which, "the prime minister underscored the urgent need to work collectively for de-escalation and a return to dialogue and diplomacy amongst all the neighbouring countries to settle their differences." | PM Shehbaz stressed the criti…
(2026-03-23). Home Affairs, BMA conducts oversight visit at Beitbridge. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs, BMA conducts oversight visit at Beitbridge | Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, together with the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, are today conducting a ministerial oversight visit to the Beitbridge Port of Entry. ⚪ Monday's visit to the border in Limpopo, forms part of the BMA's preparations for the upcoming Easter period, one of the busiest travel seasons across South Africa's ports of entry. ⚪ "The oversight aims to assess operational readiness, evaluate systems and personnel deployment, and ensure that measures are in place to facilitate th…
(2026-03-23). Hezbollah Fighters Address Supporters, Reaffirm Unwavering Commitment. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's military media released a powerful video on Sunday showing the group's fighters on the frontlines during Operation Eaten Straw, addressing their families and supporters and extending greetings on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. The footage opens with voices of steadfast supporters praising the fighters and affirming that patience and resilience will endure until victory, …
(2026-03-23). Trump deploys ICE agents to cover airport security shortage as his ridiculous shutdown drags on. thecanary.co 
US president Donald Trump has begun deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to US airports to assist with security checks. The news comes after a partial government shutdown caused major funding issues for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In turn, this has led to increasing waiting times at airport security checkpoints. Tom Homan, […] | By
(2026-03-23). IEA Chief Warns World Could Face Worst Energy Crisis in Decades. english.almanar.com.lb The Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol warned on Monday that the world could face its worst energy crisis in decades due to the war in the Middle East, emphasizing that the situation is "very serious." Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra, Birol stated, "So far, we have lost …
(2026-03-23). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.
(2026-03-23). Why Uganda Must Become a Permanent Member of BRICS. infobrics.org "If we become permanent members of BRICS, the most obvious benefit shall be economic"
(2026-03-23). Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race. tribune.com.pk 
As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday's League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester City boss was confronted with a burning question. | Nico O'Reilly's second-half double had just sealed a 2-0 win in the Wembley showpiece, handing City a psychological boost at the expense of their Premier League title rivals. | But will Guardiola's record fifth League Cup serve as a catalyst to catch Arsenal in the title race? | The City boss, who hadn't masterminded a victory over his old assistant Mikel Arteta since 2023, knows beating Arsenal in a on…
(2026-03-23). 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).
(2026-03-23). On Iran, Trump executes his most spectacular U-turn yet. al-monitor.com International markets and the world at large have grown used to US President Donald Trump's abrupt reversals, but Monday's about-face on Iran was one of his most spectacular yet.Since returning to power last year, Trump has openly embraced governing "by instinct." On the Mideast conflict, he has made a flurry of contradictory statements about goals and the timeline, and even declared on March 13 that the war would end when he "felt it in his bones."
(2026-03-23). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.
(2026-03-23). Aussie Fuel Crisis: "Is this a safe area to leave my automobile?" wattsupwiththat.com This evening I looked into the eyes of someone in hell – mortgage rates and electricity bills soaring, gasoline prices near doubling in a week, but he has a family to support.
(2026-03-23). White House installs statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds. tribune.com.pk 
The White House has installed on its grounds a statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in the latest bid by President Donald Trump's administration to reshape depictions of US history and culture. | The campaign, which is against an ideology Trump calls "anti-American", has encompassed the dismantling of slavery exhibits, restoration of Confederate statues and other moves that civil rights advocates say could reverse decades of social progress. | US President Donald Trump has installed a statue of the controversial explorer Christopher Columbus on the White House campus. | This statue is a replica of t…
(2026-03-23). Target Cooperates With ICE. indybay.org Complicit business exposed.
(2026-03-23). Monday 3/30: Webinar: Moving Money Out of Vanguard: Supporting Each Other Through the Process. indybay.org Zoom | secure.everyaction.com/V64bxF48tEqph2Ktj……
(2026-03-23). I can't buy anything: French ICC judge sanctioned by US for Netanyahu arrest warrant. thecanary.co 
French judge Nicolas Guillou, who serves on the International Criminal Court (ICC), has told a French TV station how he is financially paralysed because the US sanctioned him last year for doing his job. That job? To issue a war crimes arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Guillou's predicament was explained by human rights […] | By
(2026-03-23). Gold falls to its lowest price since December 2025. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The gold price dropped below $4,200 on Monday for the first time since December 2025.The price of gold reached $4,120 per ounce as of 0720GMT, marking a decrease of 7.8 percent compared with Friday.According to the Anadulo Agency, last week, the price of gold saw the biggest weekly drop since 1983, dropping by over 10 percent.Nonetheless, the price of silver also fell by 8.3 percent to $62.2 per ounce.
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(2026-03-23). Monday 3/23: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-03-23). Sunday Science: The Disease That Looks Different Every Time. portside.org Sunday Science: The Disease That Looks Different Every Time |
(2026-03-23). Afghan-Pakistan conflict: how Iran's crisis fuels dangerous escalation. infobrics.org The deadly Kabul hospital strike signals a dangerous escalation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict. As global attention centers on Iran, a parallel crisis deepens. Economic isolation, insurgency, and regional rivalries are converging in an already volatile region.
(2026-03-23). The Fraud Story is a Fraud. counterpunch.org 
Fans of pet-eating migrant stories are thrilled to hear that JD Vance is heading up an anti-fraud task force operating out of the White House. As best anyone can tell, the purpose is to drum up absurd allegations of fraud against prominent Democrats, like California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. If the
(2026-03-23). Democrats Might Save Mike Johnson's Push to Give Trump Domestic Spying Power. theintercept.com 
Thanks to opposition from inside his own party, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was forced to delay a vote on President Donald Trump's request to extend a major domestic spying law — but Democrats could ride to the rescue. | Johnson decided to delay a vote on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that had been scheduled for this week, Politico
(2026-03-23). Meet the data analysts exposing ICE's plans. therealnews.com 
"If you understand what an organization like ICE is doing, and you can quantify it… you can resist effectively," says Michael Wriston of Project Salt Box. | "If you understand what an organization like ICE is doing, and you can quantify it… you can resist effectively," says Michael Wriston of Project Salt Box. ICE,video,ICE
(2026-03-23). Wednesday 4/22: Free movie screening + panel discussion: "No Place to Grow Old" indybay.org Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave, San Francisco…
(2026-03-23). How climate change affects G-B life. tribune.com.pk 
Every winter for decades, the pool in front of Aleena Gul's house in Pakistan's Hunza Valley has transformed into an ice rink, framed by jagged Himalayan peaks and the stone walls of Altit Fort. This year, it did not. | Gul can see the swimming pool that doubles as a hockey arena from her bedroom. For years, she would wake up at dawn, lace her skates and step straight from her front door onto solid ice. | After four years away at university, she returned eager to play again, but has found herself waiting for winter to arrive. | "There's a big difference between 2018 and now," said Gul, 21, captain of her team…
(2026-03-23). Conscientious objectors hear Joe Kent's message that Iran was no imminent threat. indybay.org Muhammed Ali was a conscientious objector who refused to join the military to kill others.
(2026-03-23). China urges US, Israel to stop military action in Middle East, warns of 'vicious cycle'. tribune.com.pk 
China has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the United States and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a "vicious cycle" in a war that analysts say if prolonged, could undermine global growth and weaken demand for Chinese exports. | "The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it," said Chinese special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, at a briefing after his shuttle-diplomacy trip that included stops in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. | China will maintain close communication with all parties concerned and make unremitting efforts to e…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Has the US Invented the Pyrrhic War? Part 1. fairobserver.com When Donald Trump campaigned in 2024 for a second presidential term, he convinced a lot of people within his MAGA movement and many others who deviated wildly from the Trumpist ethos that, in contrast to the incumbent Joe Biden, he would turn away from the image of the United States as a fomenter and supporter…
(2026-03-23). Vote April 7, 2026 (Information). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Cuba restores power grid after latest blackout. geo.tv 
People walk on a street without electricity during a nation wide blackout in Havana on March 21, 2026. — AFPHAVANA: Cuba's power grid was restored, officials said, a day after the second nationwide blackout in a week as the crisis-hit island struggles under a US oil…
(2026-03-23). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "If the man doesn't believe as we do, we say he is a crank, and that settles it. I mean, it does nowadays, because now we can't burn him.."— Mark Twain, Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World (1898)…
(2026-03-23). Oakland 2025 evictions were lower than evictions in 2016 & 2015. indybay.org April 10, 2008 photo of anti-eviction activists, including Anne Omura, Marc Janowitz, Jorge Aguilar, Dean Preston, Adam Gold, and others, at an urgent strategy session in Oakland to fight back against Prop 98, which was defeated. Photo by Lydia Ganz…
(2026-03-23). Palantir awarded access to vast UK financial database and £30k a week for its trouble. thecanary.co 
The sea remains blue(ish), the sky remains grey, and Palantir is embroiled in yet another nascent big-data privacy scandal. We're beginning to wonder if the tech firm that chose to name itself after the dark wizard Saruman's seeing-stone might not be entirely on the level, you know. The Guardian have uncovered the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) […] | By
(2026-03-23). Undoing a decade of progress for transgender rights in India. globalvoices.org Activists have called the bill 'unconstitutional' and 'dangerous'Global Voices (2026-03-23). Same Battles Over and Over: The 2026 Public Interest Environmental Law Conference. counterpunch.org 
After not attending since 2019, I arrived early for this year's Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC) at the University of Oregon Law School. It was the 44th session in the world's longest such gathering. It ran from March 12th thru the 15th. Given the current political climate, the slogan this year was "Fight Back,
(2026-03-23). Ronald Araújo Steers Barcelona Past Rayo Vallecano. radiohc.cu Havana, March 22 (RHC) — LaLiga leaders Barcelona ensured Real Madrid could not gain any ground in the Spanish title chase as Ronald Araújo scored the decisive goal in their 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. | Araújo nodded home from a corner in the 24th minute to open the scoring at the Nou Camp, and that proved enough to secure victory for a Barcelona team who had scored 12 goals across all competitions in their last two contests. | It took an excellent display from Barcelona keeper Joan García to preserve the clean sheet, keeping out a number of decent opportunities for Rayo to snatch a point, particularly…
(2026-03-23). The Black Mecca's Climate Plan Is Costing Black Atlanta Residents Their Homes. capitalbnews.org 
This is the first story in a series on "climate gentrification" in Black neighborhoods. Support for this series was provided by The Neal Peirce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting journalism on ways to make cities and their larger regions work better for all people. ATLANTA — By the time Atlanta hosts a World Cup …
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Pak expresses grief over copter crash in Qatar. tribune.com.pk 
The people and the Government of Pakistan on Sunday expressed sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash in Qatar that resulted in the loss of precious lives. | "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Governments of Qatar and Turkey," the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement. | The statement added that Pakistan stood in firm solidarity with both brotherly nations during this difficult time. | Qatar on Sunday confirmed four of its military personnel and three Turkish nationals, including one serviceman, were killed on board a helicopter that crashed in Qatar's terr…
(2026-03-23). US To Embed Palantir AI Across Entire Military: Report. popularresistance.org The Pentagon has designated Palantir's Maven artificial intelligence system as an official program of record, in a move that will lock in the weapons-targeting technology long term across ‚Äåthe US military, Reuters reported on 21 March. | The move was announced in a letter from Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg issued to senior Pentagon leaders and US military commanders on 9 March. | Feinberg wrote that embedding Palantir's Maven Smart System would provide the military "with the latest tools necessary to detect, deter, and dominate our adversaries in all domains."
(2026-03-23). Government Reinforces Farmer Credits Amidst No Loan Waiver, Continues Disability Pension Exemptions. devdiscourse.com Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Parliament on Monday that there is no proposal under consideration for a complete loan waiver for farmers. She underscored various governmental measures undertaken to boost the economic standing of farmers. These include timely and sufficient credit through the Kisan Credit Card scheme, offering subsidized interest rates on crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme. The government has also bolstered collateral-free short-term agricultural loans, raising them from Rs 1.60 lakh to Rs 2.00 lakh. Other initiatives involve crop insurance a…
(2026-03-23). Support the AEU strike and demand funding for public education. socialist-alliance.org 
Mary Merkenich, a retired teacher, argues school staff understand their students and their needs best, and called on Labor to prioritise public education, as the Australian Education Union prepares for its strike.
(2026-03-23). No Kings! No Billionaires! Events March 28, 2026 Statewide City Listings for Wisconsin. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). How Media Platforms Balance Performance and Accessibility in Image Delivery. thecanary.co 
Independent media platforms operate in a fast-moving digital environment where speed, accessibility, and reliability all shape how content is consumed. For outlets focused on delivering timely reporting and commentary, every technical decision, from page structure to image handling, plays a role in whether audiences stay engaged or leave. In this context, visual content presents a […] | By
(2026-03-23). Why the US Trade Deficit Persists. fairobserver.com 
Tariffs built a dam, but the river found the ocean anyway. In 2025, the US goods trade deficit reached $1.24 trillion, the largest on record. This occurred even after the average tariff rate climbed sharply from 2.6% to 13%. At first glance, this appears contradictory. If tariffs raise the cost of imports, shouldn't imports fall and the…
(2026-03-23). Government implements measures to improve operations in psychiatric unit. sanews.gov.za Government implements measures to improve operations in psychiatric unit | The Gauteng provincial government is addressing operational inefficiencies identified at the psychiatric unit at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, following the death of a patient in a fire. | The inefficiencies at the hospital are being addressed through increasing capacity, strengthening security, enhancing staff training, installing additional CCTV cameras, and implementing fire remedial projects. | "When the draft report on the matter was presented to us, we immediately undertook an overhaul to rectify the situation and to ensure th…
(2026-03-23). Inspiring Nuestra América Convoy: 600+ Activists Deliver Aid To Cuba. popularresistance.org The Nuestra América Convoy arrived in Havana on March 21, 2026, greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The international humanitarian mission converged in the Cuban capital to deliver essential supplies and reaffirm global support for the country amid intensified US economic pressure. | The convoy unites more than 600 peace activists from 38 nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural organizations across every continent. Participants include parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and community leaders committed to justice and sovereign…
(2026-03-23). History of World War II: Operation Barbarossa, Analysis of Fighting, The Germans Surround Kiev and Leningrad. globalresearch.ca [Author's Note: The article below first published by GR in November 2021 focuses in part on the German advance into different regions of Ukraine, leading most notably to their capture of Kiev in the latter half of September 1941 as …
(2026-03-23). The Gender Pay Gap Widened Slightly in 2025. portside.org The Gender Pay Gap Widened Slightly in 2025 |
(2026-03-23). Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should. counterpunch.org 
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wants $200 billion for the Trump administration's illegal, ill-advised, undeclared war on Iran. Well, maybe. "That number could move," he says, to get "properly funded for what's been done, for what we may have to do in the future, ensure that our ammunition is refilled, and not just refilled,
(2026-03-23). Saturday 4/4: 5K Walk & Run for Workers Rights. indybay.org 900 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116…
(2026-03-23). Kiev adds Russian athletes to its kill list. infobrics.org It remains to be seen how the Olympic Committee will handle the case.
(2026-03-23). The Self-Undoing of Israel: Has Zionism Crossed the Point of No Return? counterpunch.org 
Is Israel's trajectory toward isolation and collapse self-inflicted, and has Zionism reached the point of no return? Every war led by Benjamin Netanyahu is framed not as policy, but as fate. "There are moments in which a nation faces two possibilities: to do or die," Netanyahu declared on October 28, 2023, as Israel expanded its
(2026-03-23). London Jewish community ambulances torched in suspected hate crime, police say. tribune.com.pk 
Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community organisation in north London were set ablaze, police said on Monday, adding that the incident was being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. | "An investigation has been launched after four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service were set on fire in Golders Green," Metropolitan Police said ‚Å in a statement. | "Officers remain on scene, and the arson attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime." | The ambulanc…
(2026-03-23). Pilot, co-pilot killed after passenger jet hits ground fire truck at New York's LaGuardia airport. tribune.com.pk 
The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada AC.TO Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, in an incident that closed the airport, authorities and U.S. media said. | NBC News, which reported the deaths, said dozens others were injured in the incident. | BREAKING: Several injuries after Air Canada plane and firetruck collide on runaway at New York's LaGuardia Airport pic.twitter.com/cO6u5HD1YA | — BNO News (@BNONews) March 23, 2026 | The news channel said that the fire truck was manned by police officers, citing sources.
(2026-03-23). 'Solar policy to ensure fairness for all consumers'. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has said the notion that the government is against solarisation is completely false, and that it fully supports solarisation, but in a manner that is just for all consumers and does not unfairly burden non-solar consumers. | In a statement, the minister said though, solar power makes up for fossil fuel generated power, however, that is only during solar hours of the day. | During the night time, stable/dispatchable sources of power generation are mandatory for the power grid to remain stable and cater for the dynamically changing load conditions.
(2026-03-23). ICC honours Sahibzada Farhan as Men's Player of the month for T20 World Cup heroics. tribune.com.pk 
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday named Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for February following his performance at the recent T20 World Cup. | "Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan has grabbed the ICC Men's Player of the Month for February 2026 owing to a stunning ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in Sri Lanka," the ICC said in a statement. | Farhan finished as the tournament's highest run-scorer, amassing 383 runs in seven matches (six innings) at an average of 76.60, including two centuries and two half-centuries. | "The hard-hitting right hander had a s…
(2026-03-23). Language Matters: There Are No "Wars of Choice" counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-23). Trump Plagiarizes Case For Iran War. levernews.com 
(2026-03-23). Inter's Serie A lead cut to six with Fiorentina draw, Como march on. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan's lead at the top of Serie A was cut to six points on Sunday after a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina, as upstarts Como boosted their hopes of Champions League football by hammering Pisa 5-0. | Cher Ndour's 77th-minute tap-in earned Fiorentina a precious point in their bid to avoid relegation and slowed Inter's charge to a 21st league title. | Fiorentina are two points above the drop zone after an excellent performance in Florence, which was all the more impressive for their reaction after Pio Esposito headed Inter in front inside the first minute. | "We didn't put in our best performance and we're not in ou…
(2026-03-23). SAPS raids properties linked to suspected criminal activities. sanews.gov.za SAPS raids properties linked to suspected criminal activities | As part of ongoing efforts to combat motor vehicle theft, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane conducted targeted operations, which led to the raid of three properties linked to suspected criminal activities. | "On Thursday, members of the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) carried out an intelligence-driven operation following information received from a community member regarding a premises allegedly involved in the disposal of stolen vehicles," the police said in a statement. | The information was verified through observation, a…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). PM Modi chairs Cabinet Committee on Security meeting amid Iran crisis, gives these directives. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) amid escalating tensions in the Iran conflict and its global repercussions. The high-level meeting focused on safeguarding India's economic and energy security as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel and concerns over gas supply disruptions intensified. During the meeting, the government discussed a range of short-, medium-, and long-term strategies to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential commodities. Special emphasis was placed on securing alternative sources of fertilizers for farmers and diversifying…
(2026-03-23). Friday 3/27: Webinar on Fighting against U.S. Wars and War Preparations in Asia Pacific, Latin America. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/nowar-nobuildup-part1…
(2026-03-23). Journalist who investigated Erdogan's son jailed on charges in Turkey. al-monitor.com Human rights organizations warn Ari's detention signals a broader campaign against journalists probing government corruption and elite networks.
(2026-03-23). Tragic Friendly Fire Incident on Israeli-Lebanese Border. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded on the Israeli-Lebanese border on Sunday, resulting in the death of an Israeli civilian. The victim, identified as Ofer Moskowitz, was mistakenly killed by artillery fire meant to aid Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon.
(2026-03-23). Crude Harvest: Food Security Beyond Oil and Nano-Tech Quick Fixes. globalresearch.ca The myth of the 'Green Revolution' is finally evaporating in the heat of the Persian Gulf.
(2026-03-23). Similipal's Dark Stripes: Poaching Crisis and Conservation Challenges. devdiscourse.com The Similipal Tiger Reserve, renowned for its rare pseudo-melanistic tigers, faces a crisis as authorities strive to combat poaching. A recent major crackdown resulted in 12 arrests linked to the seizure of a black tiger skin, yet the main suspect remains elusive, casting doubt on the effectiveness of a significant Rs. 100 crore budget aimed at the reserve's protection.
(2026-03-23). Is Public Stupidity Behind Climate Change Apathy? wattsupwiththat.com From MasterResource By Robert Bradley Jr. "Humans aren't rational…. How, then, can we combat misinformation when simply presenting the facts is no longer enough — and may even backfire?" —…
(2026-03-23). From the 1956 Suez Crisis to the Hormuz Crisis. Repeating History from Hungary to Taiwan? globalresearch.ca The year 1956 stands as one of the major breaking points in modern geopolitics. The Suez Crisis began on July 19, 1956, when the United States withdrew financing for the Aswan Dam in Egypt. It escalated on July 26, when …
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Electric Car Mandates Start To Bite. wattsupwiththat.com From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood Car manufacturers must ensure that electric cars make up at least 33% of their total registrations this year or…
(2026-03-23). Inspiring Nuestra América Convoy: 600+ Activists Deliver Aid To Cuba. popularresistance.org The Nuestra América Convoy arrived in Havana on March 21, 2026, greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The international humanitarian mission converged in the Cuban capital to deliver essential supplies and reaffirm global support for the country amid intensified US economic pressure. | The convoy unites more than 600 peace activists from 38 nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural organizations across every continent. Participants include parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and community leaders committed to justice and sovereign…
(2026-03-23). The Intelligence Community and the Essential Role of Threat Assessment. counterpunch.org 
When I joined the Central Intelligence Agency's Directorate of Intelligence in the summer of 1966, the Soviet Division was in great turmoil because of the failure to predict the fall of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev two years earlier. Because of that analytic failure, the chief of the Soviet Domestic Branch had been replaced along with several of his veteran analysts. Most of the new and remaining analysts were without significant intelligence experience. My immediate reaction to this bureaucratic turmoil was "how would CIA analysts in McLean, Virginia, anticipate the coup against Khrushchev if it came as a sur…
(2026-03-23). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today: Live Updates. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals have called upon the local residents to sight the Crescent, the New Moon, of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH today i.e. Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-23). Eidul Fitr Day 3: Back to routine after the festive high. tribune.com.pk 
Eidul Fitr Day 3 has a different kind of vibe. The rush has settled, the guests have slowed down and the house finally feels quiet again. It's the unofficial day to pause, breathe and reset before life slips back into its usual routine. | It often starts with what's left of Eid on the table. A warm bowl of sheer khurma in the morning, maybe not as fancy as Day 1, but somehow more comforting. There's no rush now; you actually sit down and enjoy it. Then comes the slow unwinding. A simple head massage, a little extra rest or just lying down without checking the time. | View this post on Instagram | After days of…
(2026-03-23). Foreign military presence in the Middle East, North and East Africa. strategic-culture.su From the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to the sands of the Sahel, foreign military bases dot the strategic landscape of the Middle East, North and East Africa. This infographic maps the global powers — from the United States and France to emerging players like China and Turkey — that have established permanent or expanding military footprints across the region.
(2026-03-23). Leyanis Pérez is World Champion Again. radiohc.cu Havana, March 22 (RHC) — Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Pérez has taken a liking to being a world champion and this Saturday she enjoyed her third consecutive title, the second in an indoor world championship. | She did it at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun, Poland, and with the hallmarks of the greats: dominating from start to finish, to win with a jump of 14.95 meters, equaling the season's best mark. | The competition was packed. Leyanis and her teammate Liadagmis Povea — last year's runner-up — were there, as well as the 2024 Paris Olympic champion, Thea Lefond of the Dominican Republic, an…
(2026-03-23). Kaiser Permanente, AI, and the Workers on Strike, Again. counterpunch.org "Kaiser executives say they're not using AI to make patient care determinations, but they won't say what technology is underpinning the online questionnaires that automatically determine whether patients require urgent appointments and assess whether they may be a threat to themselves," said Carolyn Staehle, a behavioral therapist in San Francisco. "Whatever Kaiser wants to call
(2026-03-23). MattGPT: The Sorry Tale of Matt Goodwin's AI-Assisted, Fake-Quote-Filled New Book. bylinetimes.com When At first, Goodwin's response was to crow on X that the Left were "driving the algorithm" and simply contr…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Saturday 3/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-03-23). Countdown to 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July begins. sanews.gov.za Countdown to 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July begins | The countdown to Africa's most prestigious horse racing and lifestyle event has officially begun, with preparations gaining momentum, following the reveal of the theme for the 2026 edition of the Hollywoodbets Durban July. ⚪ The glitzy affair is set to take place on 4 July at the Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse in KwaZulu-Natal. ⚪ Unveiled recently at The Parade Ring within racecourse, the 2026 theme, "Country Allure," calls on designers, fashion enthusiasts and racegoers to draw inspiration from rural landscapes blended with classic racing elegance. ⚪ Th…
(2026-03-23). Cuba Is Prepared to Offer Compensation to Americans Who Lost Property in the 1959 Revolution. progressivehub.net RYAN GRIM | DROP SITE NEWS…
(2026-03-23). The Weekly Round Up: assisted dying, NHRIs defend the ECHR, incidental powers, deprivation of liberty orders, and the benefit cap. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news Scottish assisted dying bill falls while Westminster proposals lag in the House of Lords Tuesday evening saw the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill defeated at the last stage of the Holyrood legislative process. After a final debate, Members of the Scottish Parliament voted against the bill by 69 votes …
(2026-03-23). Video: Masked men set Hatzolah ambulances on fire in London. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An incident caused anger and sparked controversy on social media after three masked men poured a flammable liquid on Hatzolah ambulances and set them on fire in London, the United Kingdom.Ambulances belonging to Hatzola Northwest organization, a Jewish volunteer rescue organization, were set on fire outside a synagogue in a neighborhood that hosts London's largest Jewish community early on MondayAccording to CNN, the police in London are treating the incident as an antisemitic attack. The incident took place at 1: 36 a.m. on Monday at the "Machzikei Hadath" area, which matches the name of the adjacent s…
(2026-03-23). Gusanos of Monarchy: War, Exile, and the Misplacement of a Nation. counterpunch.org 
The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil — Hannah Arendt, Eichmann in Jerusalem (1963) There is a word from another revolution that fits a little too well in this time: gusano—the exile who leaves a revolution only to spend
(2026-03-23). Selected Articles: Qatar-Iran Partnership Dismantled by Washington? globalresearch.ca 
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Istanbul building collapse after explosion: 9 rescued and 2 still trapped. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An explosion thought to be connected to natural gas caused two nearby buildings in Istanbul's Fatih neighborhood to fall on Sunday, sparking a massive emergency reaction and continuing rescue efforts.The two nearby buildings in the Ayvansaray area are said to have collapsed as a result of the explosion, which happened around noon. Shortly after receiving reports, emergency personnel, including police, firemen, medical teams, and disaster response units, raced to the area.Nine individuals were rescued alive from the debris and sent to hospitals for medical attention, according to authorities. According…
(2026-03-23). Troy City Council Member On What Tabled Decision on Flock Means. mediasanctuary.org In an effort to continue to understand the use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers in Troy, NY, Elizabeth Press spoke to Troy City Council member Noreen McKee. They discuss her reactions to the City Council's decision to table a vote on the renewal of the Flock Safety contract and what comes next. It appears that Troy police department temporarily shut off the national search feature for their 26 Flock Safety cameras prior to the city council meeting.
(2026-03-23). (FROM THE VAULT) Wherein I Did A Cancellation Of A Mid-Ass President!!!!! indybay.org This Year Is The 125th Anniversary Of William McKinley Getting Whacked. Retired Street Artist Calls For His Assassin To Be Babygirled With Spraypaint and Markers!!!!!
(2026-03-23). The Spirit of 1776: An American's Plea to End the Iran War. globalresearch.ca This is a text about my Letter to the | To read this article in the following …
(2026-03-23). Thursday 3/26: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-03-23). Bot swarms celebrate as South Australia confirms 20% racist. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-23). World gave Israel to torture UN expert. al-monitor.com The world has given Israel "a licence to torture Palestinians", a UN expert said Monday, with life in the occupied territories "a continuum of physical and mental suffering".Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, alleged that "torture has effectively become state policy" in Israel.
(2026-03-23). Embarrassing Pivot: US Considers Dropping Iran Oil Sanctions. popularresistance.org Forced into a humiliating U-turn amid a potential global economic meltdown, the Trump administration announced today that it may remove sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea. | Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that the move to free up 140 million barrels of oil was aimed at preventing China gaining from the situation. "That's about 10 days to two weeks of supply that the Iranians had been pushing out that would have all gone to China," he said. "In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against the Iranians to keep the price down for the next 10 or 14 days as we continue this campaign."
(2026-03-23). President, PM urge unity amid challenges. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called for national unity, resilience and collective efforts to steer Pakistan through current challenges as the nation marks Pakistan Day with renewed resolve to uphold the ideals of its founding fathers. | In separate messages on the occasion, both leaders paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Pakistan Movement's leaders and workers and emphasised the need to strengthen democratic institutions, ensure the rule of law and pursue economic stability while confronting internal and external challenges. | President Zardari said that Pakistan Da…
(2026-03-23). Qatari helicopter crash kills 6 people. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters killed six people, and rescue workers are still operating to find the last missing person, Qatar's interior ministry announced Sunday.Earlier, Qatar's defense ministry said the helicopter had crashed after suffering a technical malfunction during "routine duty".The defense ministry said in a statement, "The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that a Qatari helicopter had technical malfunction during a routine duty, which led to its crash in the regional waters of the State, Searching operation for its crew members and passengers is in progres…
(2026-03-23). BRICS+: Global Trade & Re-routes. infobrics.org There is an old saying in trade: every disruption is somebody else's opportunity. Right now, as two of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints face closure or active threat, that opportunity is sitting directly off the southern tip of Africa. The question is whether South Africa and the continent more broadly, can actually pick it up…
(2026-03-23). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com Eid Moon Sighting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Eid Moon or Eid Chand, Thursday 29th Ramadan 1447 H, corresponding to March 19, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-03-23). Jaishankar lauds ties with 'reliable' Russia; 'Key partner in civil nuclear energy program'. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a strong message on deepening India-Russia ties at the "India and Russia: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda" conference. Highlighting the enduring partnership between the two nations, Jaishankar emphasized that the relationship is built on trust, mutual respect, and decades of strategic cooperation. Referring to recent high-level engagements, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, he noted significant progress across sectors such as trade, nuclear energy, mobility of skilled professionals, and maritime cooperation. Both nations are now ta…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq … Iran War is Deja Vu All Over Again. counterpunch.org 
If you've been around long enough to remember any of the wars in the last 60 years, the latest "excursion" in Iran by a demented old president will bring back many memories — and none of them good. You likely have silver in what's left of your hair if you recall the early days of
(2026-03-23). ACC Ted the Impressionist on the Gonzo Gala. mediasanctuary.org This week on Albany Comedy Corner Ted the Impressionist tell us about the Gonzo Gala Everyone's favorite comedy music improv show!! March 27th, 7: 30pm at Mt.Ida Preservation Hall. with Interviewers: Craig Neslor and Juan Panteleon…
(2026-03-23). Leyanis Pérez is World Champion Again. radiohc.cu Havana, March 22 (RHC) — Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Pérez has taken a liking to being a world champion and this Saturday she enjoyed her third consecutive title, the second in an indoor world championship. | She did it at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun, Poland, and with the hallmarks of the greats: dominating from start to finish, to win with a jump of 14.95 meters, equaling the season's best mark. | The competition was packed. Leyanis and her teammate Liadagmis Povea — last year's runner-up — were there, as well as the 2024 Paris Olympic champion, Thea Lefond of the Dominican Republic, an…
(2026-03-23). Rutgers NO WAR / NO ICE Protest on Eve of NO KINGS Fri. 3/27 4 7pm Hamilton / College Av Right of Way Free Speech Protest. fightbackbetter.com 
The Green Party of New Jersey together with NJ BURN (Build Up Resistance Now) and FightbackBetter are organizing a protest…
(2026-03-23). Madison: No Kings! No Billionaires! March 28, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-23). ACC Its Always Almost Over movie premiere. mediasanctuary.org Shawn Barnes and Jay Leonard are interviewed by Greg Creft as they talk about there newest film, 'It's Always Almost Over' as well as the winding road this independent filmmaking duo has traveled together.
(2026-03-23). Likely 60,000 German Deaths from mRNA COVID Vaccine. globalresearch.ca As I've argued the mRNA jabs should never have been approved in the first place. Why? Read the below and make your own mind up. To call this deeply disturbing is a gross understatement. ; ⚪ To read this article in the …
(2026-03-23). Real Madrid Remains in the Fight for the Spanish Football League Title. radiohc.cu Havana, March 22 (RHC) — Real Madrid continued their fight for the Spanish football league title today, beating Atlético 3-2 in the capital derby on matchday 29 with a brace from Brazilian Vinícius Júnior. | Vinícius scored in the 52nd and 72nd minutes, the first from the penalty spot, to lead Real Madrid, who also had a goal from Uruguayan Federico Valverde (55), at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. | Nigerian Ademola Lookman gave Atlético Madrid the lead in the 33rd minute, and in the second half, Argentine Nahuel Molina (66) leveled the score at 2-2 for Diego Simone's side. | Real Madrid, second in the leagu…
(2026-03-23). West Allis, WI March 28, 2026: The Story of the Allis Chalmers Workers Union in 3 Short Films. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-23). Spcops inquiry exposes police efforts to destroy left-wing movements. thecanary.co 
The long-running spycops inquiry has revealed what one expert calls "the secret history of Britain". Officially known as the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI), the inquiry, led by Sir John Mitting, has been looking into misconduct by uncover officers who infiltrated leftwing movements, stole the identities of deceased children, and entered into undisclosed, unlawful romances. Published exchanges […] | By
(2026-03-23). States Sue to Block EPA From Slashing Rule That Allows Greenhouse Gas Regulation. truthout.org Dozens of U.S. states, alongside city and county governments, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), seeking to block the agency from rescinding a rule that allows regulation of greenhouse gases. The Endangerment Finding, established in 2009, recognizes carbon dioxide and other pollutants as threats to both public health and the welfare… |
(2026-03-23). Money, Power and Policy in an Unequal Monetary Order. fairobserver.com Every time the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates, a quiet ripple travels outward. Currencies in emerging markets weaken, borrowing costs climb and policymakers gather to reassess their room for maneuver. No official directive is issued abroad, yet decisions made in Washington often shape the economic choices in New Delhi, Jakarta or Nairobi. It is…
(2026-03-23). UK police probe attack on Jewish ambulances. al-monitor.com London's police chief pledged Monday over 250 more officers and "highly visible" armed patrols to protect the Jewish community after an arson attack on four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation next to a synagogue.The promise of the 264 additional officers by Metropolitan Police head Mark Rowley came as the force said it was investigating an online claim of responsibility.Counter-terrorism police have been tasked with the inquiry into what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a "deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack". Here is what we know:…
(2026-03-23). The Minneapolis protests recall a long lineage of women's peace movements. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article We saw in Minneapolis what we've long seen in U.S. peace movements: Women bringing innovation, moral clarity, caregiving and an insistence on justice. | This article
(2026-03-23). Murdoch-led mainstream media makes Australians sad. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-23). ICE at the gates: Rights groups warn Trump airport deployment risks civil liberties crisis. nationofchange.org Civil liberties advocates, unions, and lawmakers raise alarm over use of immigration agents in airport security amid shutdown-driven staffing crisis.
(2026-03-23). Egypt Warns of Wider Conflict as Regional Tensions Intensify. globalresearch.ca Egypt has issued a strong condemnation of Israel's ground incursion into southern Lebanon, describing it as a "flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty" and a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. ; ⚪ To read this article in the …
(2026-03-23). Marseille downed by Lille in Ligue 1 as Lyon's struggles continue. tribune.com.pk 
Olivier Giroud came off the bench for Lille to condemn Marseille to a 2-1 home defeat on Sunday as fellow European contenders Lyon's woes continued with another defeat. | Ethan Nwaneri's first-half goal seemed to have put Marseille on course for a third straight win in the league as they look to consolidate the third and final Champions League spot. | But Belgian right-back Thomas Meunier struck back for seventh-placed Lille in the 49th minute to level matters at the Stade Velodrome. | Former Arsenal and France striker Giroud then netted his sixth goal of the season to send Lille in front inside the final five…
(2026-03-23). Afkar-e-taza! From Imperial OverKill to Decolonial OverLife: the Ground Zero of Palestinian and Iranian Resistance and a Feminism that Embraces Life. counterpunch.org 
"Is that you again? Didn't I kill you? I said…you killed me…and I forgot, like you, to die." — Mahmoud Darwish, "In Jerusalem" My esteemed colleague, the beautiful human being named Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a Palestinian Armenian scholar from Jerusalem, reviled and chased out of her tenured full professor position at Hebrew University for daring to
(2026-03-23). Water bills boycotter says 'I'm taking this all the way'. thecanary.co 
Campaigners for the boycott of water bills gathered in Margate on Thursday 19 March. They were protesting ahead of longtime boycotter Julie Wassmer's court showdown against Southern Water. Supporters came from all part of Kent including Whitstable, Broadstairs, Deal, Folkestone as well as from Sussex, London and Oxford. They were united in their condemnation at […] | By
(2026-03-23). Saturday 3/21: The Declaration of "Right to life," a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-23). Concentración en Pamplona muestra su solidaridad con el pueblo cubano. cubadebate.cu Alrededor de un centenar de personas se han concentrado este sábado en Pamplona para mostrar su solidaridad con el pueblo cubano y para exigir el "levantamiento inmediato del bloqueo" de la isla.
| La movilización ha sido convocada por la plataforma Hegoak y ha tenido lugar a las 11.30 horas en la plaza Consistorial, donde se ha desplegado una pancarta con el lema "Cuba libre. No al bloqueo".
(2026-03-23). Omicidi mirati: il terrorismo di Stato del blocco imperialista-sionista e l'assassinio di Ali Larijani. strategic-culture.su Dopo il martirio di øAlƒ´ KhƒÅmeneƒ´, il blocco imperialista-sionista continua a colpire la Repubblica Islamica con la pratica terroristica degli omicidi mirati. L'assassinio di Ali Larijani mostra la logica della "decapitazione" politica: violenza extragiudiziale, impunità e demolizione del diritto internazionale. | Segue nostro L'omicidio mirato è una delle pratiche più gravi e destabilizzanti…
(2026-03-23). En Cuba quedó restablecido sistema eléctrico tras desconexión. radiohc.cu La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó que en la noche de este domingo quedó conectado el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN), desde la occidental provincia de Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo (oriente). | En un mensaje en su perfil oficial de la red socia X, el primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, manifestó su agradecimiento a los trabajadores del sector eléctrico del país por el restablecimiento del servicio a nivel nacional.A partir del esfuerzo de nuestros trabajadores eléctricos se logró restablecer el SEN. Gracias a quienes ponen todo su empeño para superar el cerco energético y se crecen ante las dif…
(2026-03-23). Friday 6/19: 2026 California State Capitol Juneteenth Holiday – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org West Lawn | California State Capitol | 10th & Capitol Mall…
(2026-03-23). "Apoyo a Cuba porque estoy del lado de la humanidad y la vida" cubadebate.cu Conocí a Gabriel Rockhill por casualidad, mas no por azar. Nos presentó Helen Yaffe, amiga entrañable de Cuba, en enero de este año durante el Congreso Internacional que conmemoró —en la Universidad de La Habana— los 60 años de la Conferencia Tricontinental (1966). La actual coyuntura política le agregó al evento una peculiaridad: los allí presentes estaban desafiando esa reciente manifestación de agresividad contra nuestro país que incluye la posibilidad de una agresión armada. De ahí que la confluencia no fuera por azar. Fue por convicciones.
(2026-03-23). Hodelín se despide feliz en Mundial de Atletismo Bajo Techo. cubadebate.cu El jovencito Jorge Hodelín quería despedir a Cuba por todo lo alto y casi lo consigue… estuvo entre los medallistas del salto de longitud hasta la penúltima ronda y de cualquier manera el cuarto puesto logrado en el Campeonato Mundial de Atletismo Bajo Techo de Torun, en Polonia, dejó muy buen sabor.
(2026-03-23). El mercado energético global se encamina "al borde del abismo" cubadebate.cu El diario Financial Times reportó que los países están "frente al borde del abismo" por la inminente llegada a puerto de los últimos cargamentos de gas natural licuado (GNL) que lograron zarpar del Golfo Pérsico antes del agravamiento del conflicto en Oriente Medio.
(2026-03-23). Air Canada Express jet hits ground vehicle, closing New York's LaGuardia airport. geo.tv 
Emergency crews work around an Air Canada Express jet that had collided with a ground vehicle at New York's La Guardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026. — ReutersNBC reports four people injured, including plane's pilotsLaGuardia airport closed until 2pm ET on Monday,…
(2026-03-23). Air Canada plane collides with ground vehicle at New York airport, several injured. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Air Canada Express plane collided with a ground vehicle parked at New York's La Guardia Airport on Monday. According to the reports, several people were injured in collision. | Authorities and several rescue teams rushed to the spot. | Meanwhile US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport. | Several purported videos of the collision emerged on social media showing rescue operations at the airport. However the videos could not be independently verified. The clip showed the front of the commuter plane smashed and tilting in the air as passengers depla…
(2026-03-23). Israeli strike on Lebanon bridge raises fears of ground invasion. aljazeera.com Lebanon fears that Israel's attack on Qasmiyeh Bridge could be a "prelude to a ground invasion".
(2026-03-23). At least one killed after Colombian military plane crashes on takeoff. aljazeera.com Air Force says plane was carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew ‚Å members, and authorities are investigating cause of crash.
(2026-03-23). 'Stop, stop, stop': Moment Air Canada plane crashes into truck. aljazeera.com CCTV video captured the moment an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
(2026-03-23). Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport: What happened, who were the victims? aljazeera.com The pilot and co-pilot were killed, and in total, 41 passengers were taken to hospital, along with two firefighters.
(2026-03-23). Which countries have strategic oil reserves — and how much? aljazeera.com Members of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.
(2026-03-23). New York's LaGuardia airport closed after Air Canada jet hits vehicle. aljazeera.com The incident occurred while the Air Canada Express flight 8646 from Montreal was landing at New York's LaGuardia.
(2026-03-23). Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of North Korea. aljazeera.com North Korea's news agencies reported that Kim Jon Un was reappointed to his role as president of State Affairs.
(2026-03-23). Madrid protest against US blockade of Cuba. aljazeera.com Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Madrid as sanctions pushed Cuba into an electricity blackout.
(2026-03-23). Trump deploys ICE agents to US airports amid staffing issues, delays. aljazeera.com Democrats and other observers slam deployment of US immigration agents to airports as dangerous and source of tension.
(2026-03-23). 'Sahel is no longer fooled' Niger civil society leader. aljazeera.com Niger civil society leader Abdourahamane Oumarou has called for mass protests across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
(2026-03-23). National Guard in Hawaii assist after Oahu flood. aljazeera.com National Guard assist recovery efforts as Hawaii suffers worst flooding in 20 years.
(2026-03-23). Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami rally past NYCFC in MLS. aljazeera.com The Argentinian star forward records his 901st career goal as Inter Miami beat New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.
(2026-03-23). Marco Bezzecchi dominates MotoGP Brazil for fourth straight victory. aljazeera.com The Italian rider is now 11 points clear of Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin in the riders' standings after two rounds.
(2026-03-23). Italy's Meloni concedes referendum defeat, calling it 'a lost opportunity'. aljazeera.com The prime minister admits defeat in the high-stakes vote on a justice reform package but vows to keep her seat.
(2026-03-23). Chinese astronauts harvest tomatoes in orbit as space farming advances. ecns.cn Chinese astronauts have harvested cherry tomatoes and other vegetables aboard the country's space station, marking the latest step in efforts to develop space-based food production, state media reported.
(2026-03-23). Xi inspects Xiong'an New Area in north China's Hebei Province. ecns.cn Xi viewed construction progress in the start-up zone and visited China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. and the Xiong'an campus of Beijing No 4 High School to learn about the development of the Xiong'an New Area.
(2026-03-23). Kim Jong Un reelected as president of State Affairs of DPRK ⚪ KCNA. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday reelected Kim Jong Un as president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Monday.
(2026-03-23). Why is the U.S. becoming a volatile partner among allies. ecns.cn A poll from Politico and Public First, based on a survey of 11,000 people across the U.S., as well as the UK, France, Germany, and Canada, which traditionally are Washington's closest allies, suggests that U.S. "default" leadership is coming to an end. The U.S. is increasingly viewed not as a steady guardian but as an unpredictable partner that is damaging its own future.
(2026-03-23). China launches satellite group CentiSpace 02 from sea. ecns.cn A Smart Dragon-3 rocket carrying the satellite group CentiSpace 02 blasts off from the sea near the city of Haiyang, east China's Shandong Province, March 22, 2026. The rocket blasted off at 11: 49 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the sea.
(2026-03-23). China tightens integrity rules for leaders of state-owned enterprises. ecns.cn China has issued revised regulations on honest and clean conduct of leaders of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), reinforcing stricter supervision to prevent corruption and protect state assets.
(2026-03-23). China expresses serious concerns over Mexico's possible review of Chinese investment. ecns.cn China on Friday expressed serious concerns over Mexico's possible "economic security review" of Chinese investment, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2026-03-23). Chinese FM urges efforts to prevent escalation in Mideast conflict. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that one of the top priorities at present is to contain the spread of the conflict and prevent further involvement of other countries.
(2026-03-23). China remains central to Apple's global supply chain, Tim Cook says. ecns.cn Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said Friday that China still accounts for the vast majority of the company's global supply chain, with 80 of its top 100 suppliers operating in the country.
(2026-03-23). Confident about China's Five-Year Plan: Voices from global professionals. ecns.cn The China Development Forum 2026 is taking place atthe Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing from March 22 to 23. With global CEOs and professionalsgathered here, why are they betting on China? Let's find out!
(2026-03-23). Forum highlights opening-up, innovation. ecns.cn Beijing has called for opening-up and technological progress to drive new market growth, in order to enable the world economy to emerge from difficulties and move toward prosperity.
(2026-03-23). China warns Philippines to cease infringement, provocations in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese military spokesperson on Friday warned the Philippine side to immediately cease infringement and provocative acts after a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into the airspace over waters adjacent to Meiji Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao without the approval of the Chinese government.
(2026-03-23). U.S.-Japan ties should not target third countries, China says. ecns.cn China emphasized on Monday that United States-Japan relations should promote regional stability and peace, avoiding actions that threaten third countries or harm their interests, following Japanese public criticism of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent visit to the United States.
(2026-03-23). Increased stability in Sino-U.S. economic ties urged. ecns.cn Vice-Premier He Lifeng met with a delegation from the U.S.-China Business Council on Sunday in Beijing and expressed hope that U.S. companies will bring more stability and positive energy to bilateral economic and trade ties.
(2026-03-23). Xi sends congratulatory message to 10th CELAC summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the 10th summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), which opened Saturday in Bogota, the capital of Colombia.
(2026-03-23). Comicomment: Lifted by lies, destined to fall. ecns.cn No matter how high the balloon of lies rises, its hollow core ensures it will eventually burst. Cloaked in "religion" or veiled by "human rights," the 14th Dalai Lama remains shadowed by controversy and cannot escape the scandals surrounding him.
(2026-03-23). Comicomment: He rises on balloons of lies, only to fall. ecns.cn No matter how high the balloon of lies rises, its hollow core ensures it will eventually burst. Cloaked in "religion" or veiled by "human rights," the 14th Dalai Lama remains shadowed by controversy and cannot escape the scandals surrounding him.
(2026-03-23). U.S. Senate advances DHS secretary nomination in procedural vote. ecns.cn The U.S. Senate on Sunday advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin's nomination for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, just over two weeks after President Donald Trump announced that he will replace current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
(2026-03-23). IEA discussing further oil releases, says executive director. ecns.cn The International Energy Agency (IEA) is in talks with member countries on releasing more stockpiled oil in response to the supply crisis driven by the conflict in the Middle East, IEA executive director Fatih Birol said here on Monday.
(2026-03-23). Unapproved sedatives, industrial alcohol found in China's live fish trade. ecns.cn Chinese fish traders are using unapproved anesthetics and industrial alcohol to sedate live fish during transport, raising food safety concerns and prompting regulatory action after a state media investigation.
(2026-03-23). China sees sustained progress in land greening and forest growth. ecns.cn China has seen solid progress in land greening, with its forest area and forest stock volume both expanding for 40 consecutive years, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said on Friday.
(2026-03-23). U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea. ecns.cn The U.S. government on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures, media reports said.
(2026-03-23). Embodied AI turned into growth driver. ecns.cn Inside a humming factory in Hefei, Anhui province, a 1.66-meter-tall humanoid robot dubbed Lingshu steadies its grip, pivots and places a wafer-thin semiconductor onto a moving line, an extremely high precision task where an aberration of just a fraction of a millimeter could spell failure.
(2026-03-23). China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches satellites from sea. ecns.cn A Smart Dragon-3 rocket was launched on Sunday in east China's Shandong Province, sending the CentiSpace 02 satellite cluster into the planned orbit.
(2026-03-23). Chinese researchers achieve important breakthrough in lithium battery technology. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed a new type of electrolyte, marking a breakthrough in the country's core lithium battery technology, Science and Technology Daily reported on Thursday.
(2026-03-23). 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korea's auto parts factory fire. ecns.cn A fire at an auto parts manufacturing factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has left 10 people dead, 59 injured and four missing, fire authorities said Saturday.
(2026-03-23). Israeli settlers prepare for a large-scale West Bank rampage as Palestinians report attacks and arson. haaretz.com Settlers launched a renewed wave of violence on Sunday afternoon for the second consecutive day, wounding at least 10 Palestinians throughout the evening, including one man who was shot in the leg. The IDF later reported that five Israeli citizens had been arrested…
(2026-03-23). A Step Toward Justice for Abuses in Ukraine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kateryna Rashevska, a legal expert at the Regional Center for Human Rights (Kyiv, Ukraine), holds a picture she says depicts an abducted Ukrainian child, Washington DC, US, December 3, 2025. | © 2025 Jonathan Ernst/Reuters…
(2026-03-23). Israeli Officials Signal Stepped-Up Atrocities in Lebanon. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke from a building in the center of Beirut, Lebanon, which has been hit by the IDF after an evacuation order, on March 12, 2026. | © 2026 Adri Salido/Getty Images | (Beirut, March 23, 2026) — Israeli forces have expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon after indicating an intent to forcibly displace residents, destroy civilian homes and conduct strikes that could target civilians, Human Rights Watch said today. Forcible displacement, wanton destruction and attacks deliberately targeting civilians are war crimes. Countries that continue to provide Israel with arms and…
(2026-03-23). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-03-23). 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…
(2026-03-23). 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…
(2026-03-23). After Hormuz: Winners, Losers, and the Return of Energy Geopolitics. moderndiplomacy.eu The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not merely another oil shock. It is a structural rupture in the global energy system—arguably the most severe in modern history. The head of the International Energy Agency has described it as "the greatest global energy security challenge in history," warning that restoring normal flows …
(2026-03-23). Drifting Toward Chaos: Donald Trump, Iran and Nuclear War. moderndiplomacy.eu "The rational is not thinkable without its other, the non-rational, and it never appears in reality without it."-Karl Jaspers, Reason and Existence (1935) It's no longer the stuff of fiction. By his willful indifference to science-based explanation, US President Donald Trump is heightening the likelihood of a nuclear war. Though science offers no meaningful way …
(2026-03-23). Tehran Warns of 'Devastating' Strikes on Gulf Power Plants in Response to Trump. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that they would target Israel's power plants and those supplying U. S. bases in the Gulf if President Trump follows through on his threat to destroy Iran's power network. The statement came after Trump claimed that the Guards planned to attack water desalination plants in the region, which are vital for …
(2026-03-23). America's Gulf Bases Are No Longer Shields: The Limits of U.S. Military Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Muhammad Rauhan Rasheed and Asif Al Hasan* In an interesting development, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, refused to be a part of the war against Iran after a few days of Madrid's refusal to allow Washington to use its Rota and Moron bases to attack Iran and the withdrawal of 15 U.S. planes …
(2026-03-23). Eid joy muted for South African Muslims as US, Israel bomb Iran. newarab.com 
Thousands of Muslims across South Africa have marked the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr festival in a sombre atmosphere, as the United States and Israel pursue a Many worshippers said they had not expected the conflict in Iran to unfold during Despite the m…
(2026-03-23). Why Lebanon's olive branch to Israel is misguided and dangerous. newarab.com 
France has reportedly proposed a plan to end Israel's war on Lebanon that includes Lebanon's recognition of Israel. The plan involves mutual steps by both countries to create the necessary conditions for peace along the border, particularly ending Hezbollah's attacks on Israel and implementing the 2006 UN Security Council Resolution 1701. | Lebanese President Joseph Aoun openly
(2026-03-23). Netanyahu rallies around Viktor Orbán at 'far-right conference'. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was due to appear at the
(2026-03-23). Israel destroys vital bridge linking southern Lebanon with north. newarab.com 
At dawn on Monday, Israeli forces destroyed the Qaqaiya Bridge, which connects the Nabatieh region to Wadi al-Hujair and the Ghandouriyeh sector, according to reports. | The Qaqaiya Bridge is among the five bridges along the Li…
(2026-03-23). Starmer calls emergency meeting on economy over Iran war fallout. newarab.com 
(2026-03-23). Five killed in Oman after vehicles swept away by floodwaters. newarab.com 
At least five people have died in Oman's Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority said seven people were rescued after a vehicle carrying 10 people was swept away in a wadi in the Wilayat of Barka, while the other three were later found dead. | In a separate incident, two citizens died after their vehicle was carried away by floodwaters in a wadi in the Wilayat of Al-Maawil, with their bodies later recovered. | Authorities said the deaths came as heavy rains affected…
(2026-03-23). Israeli minister calls for annexation of southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel should extend its border with Lebanon up to the Litani River deep inside the country's south, Israel's finance minister said on Monday as Israeli troops The comments by Finance Minister
(2026-03-23). Israel committing war crimes in Lebanon, HRW says. newarab.com 
Human Rights Watch is accusing Israeli forces of carrying out The NGO said the Israeli military is
(2026-03-23). Israeli settlers continue rampage through Palestinian towns. newarab.com 
Israeli The latest attacks came after calls by settlers on social media to carry out "revenge and expulsion of the enemy", following similar incendiary posts on Saturday. | In
(2026-03-23). El Al reviews operations after Israel limits air traffic. newarab.com 
Israel's flag carrier, which has been operating repatriation flights since the outbreak of the Late on Sunday, after a security assessment, Transp…
(2026-03-23). Turkey detains opposition journalist over 'false information'. newarab.com 
A journalist from a Ismail Ari, a journalist for left-wing newspaper
(2026-03-23). For Muslims and Iranians in US, a bittersweet Eid and Nowruz. newarab.com 
This past weekend would have normally been a festive time of year for Muslims and Iranians in This year, however, with wars on Iran and Lebanon, along with regional turmoil, the holidays have been far from festive for those with loved ones and ties to the Middle East. | "I am an Iranian American, so this year has been very difficult," Leila Namvar, a resident of southern California, told The New Arab. | "Usually in Nowruz, we celebrate a…
(2026-03-23). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-23). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-23). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-23). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-23). A coalition of 3? Just go for it! onlineopinion.com.au One Nation, Nationals and Liberals united? It may be the only path to ending Labor-Greens dominance.
(2026-03-23). The road to Beijing doesn't run through Tehran. responsiblestatecraft.org As Operation Epic Fury enters its fourth week, American and Israeli forces can boast of many tactical victories. They have destroyed
(2026-03-23). Building Southeast Asia's Digital Health Future. unitedworldint.com Infrastructure, Trust, and Innovation By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Southeast Asia stands at a crossroads in the evolution of its healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital health technologies—everything from telemedicine and AI-driven diagnostics to wearable health devices and electronic health records. Yet despite the push, the region threatens to experience uneven growth in …
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks The Housing Crisis: Houselessness, Rising Rent, and the Challenges of Buying a Home. whyy.org Join us in a discussion about this significant issue and what policies and community responses could help ensure city residents can live comfortably and safely.
(2026-03-23). ICE officers will begin assisting TSA as shutdown frustrates travelers and screeners. whyy.org President Donald Trump's decision to Trump made clear on Sunday that he was going ahead with the plan to have immigration enforcement officers assist the Transportation Security Administration by guarding exit lanes or checking passenger IDs u…
(2026-03-23). Philadelphia museums are pooling resources — and telling bigger stories together. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This spring, many Philadelphia museums are presenting a flood of exhibitions jointly. The latest is a dual-site collaboration between the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, PAFA, and the Woodmere Art Museum, called "Bodies and Souls." | "It allows a great pooling of resources for us to tell a broader story," said Judith Thomas, deputy director of PAFA. "Where we can partner, where we can give greater exposure to artwork and artists, we're all in." | Institutional collabo…
(2026-03-23). Vineland residents are protesting AI data center as concerns mount over noise and emissions. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | About 100 people gathered at a park in Vineland, New Jersey, on Saturday to voice their opposition to data centers and artificial intelligence. The crowd, some holding protest signs, shouted their disapproval of their local government, which has supported t…
(2026-03-23). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-23). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-23). SAVE Act: securing elections or disenfranchising voters? whyy.org Senate Republicans are pushing to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, including a key provision that requires proof of citizenship.
(2026-03-23). 'They are dealing poison': Delaware authorities intensify crackdown on fentanyl dealers. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Ben Wallace keeps a pouch of naloxone, the medication that reverses opioid overdoses, in his car's glove box. | "Just in case, God forbid, I ever encounter somebody who's experiencing an overdose," Wallace told WHYY News. | Wallace has never needed to administer the antidote but said he keeps it handy because of his empathy for people in active addiction. | Wallace also keeps people with addiction, especially those hooked on ultra-potent opioid fentanyl, at the forefront of…
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks Is Free Speech Truly Free? whyy.org What are the challenges to free speech? Has social media helped or hurt free speech? Is there too much or too little freedom?
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks Ableism Accessibility. whyy.org How does Philadelphia show up for its residents living with a disability? What services are currently available and what can be improved? How did we get here and how do we mov…
(2026-03-23). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks Más allá del Estatus: Nuestros Derechos y Recursos. whyy.org Este evento está diseñado para ofrecer un espacio informativo y accesible donde la comunidad pueda aprender sobre sus derechos y los apoyos disponibles en Delaware.
(2026-03-23). Video: Strong interest in "Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism" at the Leipzig Book Fair. wsws.org The presentation of 'Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism', featuring David North at the Leipzig Book Fair, met with strong interest and underscored the growing interest in a socialist perspective against fascism and war.
(2026-03-23). Colorado healthcare workers issue statement supporting striking JBS meatpackers. wsws.org "The same economic pressures that lead to dangerous line speeds, inadequate safety protections, and a lack of proper PPE and equipment in the past are mirrored in our own workplaces through chronic understaffing and cuts to essential services."
(2026-03-23). South Australian election underscores crisis of two-party system. wsws.org Labor was returned to office but its vote fell in key working-class areas in an election characterised by the disintegration of the Liberals and the rise of One Nation.
(2026-03-23). Trump orders ICE agents to deploy to airports in force. wsws.org The armed thugs, who murdered two protesters in Minneapolis earlier this year, will now be backing up TSA agents, who have not been paid since February.
(2026-03-23). German city of Duisburg maintains entry ban against "The Mauritanian" Mohamedou Ould Slahi. wsws.org "The Mauritanian" Mohamedou Ould Slahi has become the public face of the prosecution against the US prison camp Guantánamo, where he was imprisoned and severely tortured for 14 years. But despite being released 10 years ago, and his innocence proven beyond doubt, he is not allowed to travel to Duisburg. The German authorities continue to treat him as a "terrorist."
(2026-03-23). Australian government transports ex-detainees to Nauru to thwart High Court ruling. wsws.org Once again, the Albanese Labor government is effectively defying a High Court ruling to stop illegally punishing former immigration detainees who have been shackled in ankle bracelet monitors and subject to curfews.
(2026-03-23). Trump's 48-hour ultimatum: A criminal threat of mass murder. wsws.org There is no other government in modern history that has issued so explicit a threat to destroy the foundational life-support systems of an entire civilian population as a condition of political submission.
(2026-03-23). Jacobin calls anti-capitalist opposition to war "sectarian" wsws.org Far from advancing the struggle against war, the SWP's opportunist perspective misled youth and workers who opposed the Vietnam War and blocked the development of socialist consciousness.
(2026-03-23). Court ruling temporarily halts Trump-Kennedy vaccine rollback. wsws.org A federal judge has stayed the Trump administration's revised childhood immunization schedule and frozen 13 ACIP appointments, delivering a temporary check on Kennedy's anti-vaccine agenda.