(2025-03-05). Over 3,000 Children Diagnosed with Acute Malnutrition since Gaza Ceasefire. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The United Nations' humanitarian agency (OCHA) reported that more than 3,000 children and 1,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women in Gaza have been diagnosed with acute malnutrition since January 19, as health workers refer them for urgent treatment.
(2025-03-05). SA condemns Israel's refusal to allow aid into Gaza. sanews.gov.za SA condemns Israel's refusal to allow aid into Gaza | South Africa says it strongly condemns the refusal of Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and its closure of border crossings at a time when the people of Gaza are experiencing immeasurable suffering and urgently need food, shelter, and medical supplies. | This is according to a statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Wednesday. | According to reports, Israel blocked the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza on Sunday as it demands Hamas agree to a United States plan for a ceasefire extension.
(2025-03-05). Time to end 'senseless' Ukraine conflict — Trump. 
The US president has said that he has been working "tirelessly" to stop the bloodshed | US President Donald Trump has affirmed that he is determined to broker a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. | He stressed the importance of ending hostilities during his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening. | "Millions of Ukrainians and Russians have been needlessly killed or wounded in this horrific and brutal conflict with no end in sight," he said, adding that he has been "working tirelessly" to bring about a truce. | Trump emphasized that while the people being killed in the conflict are not Ame…
(2025-03-05). Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). Two Myths About the Gaza Ceasefire. cadtm.org
(2025-03-05). Israel Continues Sabotage Of Ceasefire Deal With Suspension Of Aid To Gaza. popularresistance.org The ceasefire in Gaza came closest to collapsing since it began in mid-January after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's halt of the entry of humanitarian aid into the strip. The first phase of the ceasefire deal came to an end on Sunday as Israel continued to refuse to begin negotiations over the second phase of the deal, which were supposed to commence in early February. | Throughout the 42 days of the first phase of the ceasefire, Israel systematically violated the terms of the deal by delaying the delivery of humanitarian aid, heavy machinery for reconstruction, and prefabricated mobi…
(2025-03-05). Palestine: still on the brink of catastrophe. internationalviewpoint.org The second phase of the ceasefire agreement should come into force next week, but it will probably be postponed by Israel. In a break with plans, Benyamin Netanyahu and his cabinet have suspended the release of 600 Palestinians under the terms of the agreement until further notice. | – | / |
(2025-03-05). Why the Second Phase of Gaza Negotiations is Failing. counterpunch.org 
The three phase ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Resistance, while offering a fleeting glimmer of hope for ending Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza, was never likely to succeed. Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to break the ceasefire by blocking food and medical aid from entering Gaza—furthering war-crime starvation—was not a matter of "if" but "when."
(2025-03-05). Syria's Constitutional Draft Sparks Debate Over Religion and Democracy. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-05). Massive fires break out in Syria's Latakia, Tartus. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Massive fires broke out in a forested area in rural Latakia and Tartus‚Äé cities in Syria, the country's Civil Defense revealed on Tuesday evening. Syrian firefighting teams were able to extinguish all 20 fires which erupted in the countryside of Latakia and Tartus since yesterday evening, most of which were forest fires.The latest one, which was put out by the White Helmets after 7-hour work, was on the Deir Hanna road in the countryside of Qardaha in Latakia Governorate at dawn on Wednesday.ÿ™ŸÖŸÉŸÜÿ™ ŸÅÿ±&…
(2025-03-05). New Israeli TikTok trend mocks Gaza's starving children. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A new TikTok trend among Israeli citizens recently sparked outrage across social media due to mocking starving children in Gaza, who suffered 15 months of grueling war and halted food aid. Clips from several Israelis jumping on the trend swarmed the Chinese video-sharing platform with the hashtag "#DonateForTheChildrenofGaza." The trend asked Israeli TikTok users to call their parents as a form of a prank and ask them to donate money to Gazan children in need to see their reaction. Several individuals were visibly laughing at the thought of it while their parents seemed more angry about the idea and we…
(2025-03-05). UAE to protect authors' rights through agreements with India and China. tvbrics.com 
The agreement is a new step towards bolstering international cooperation in intellectual property protection…
(2025-03-05). "Deporting Immigrants Like Me Won't Make Eggs Cheaper or Your Family Safer": Erika Andiola on Trump. democracynow.org 
President Trump on Tuesday once again focused on the importance of securing the U.S. border and criticized former President Biden's so-called open border policies. He accused Biden of allowing migrants to "overwhelm" towns like Aurora, Colorado, and Springfield, Ohio, and pushed for even more funding to implement his campaign promise of mass deportations. The Trump administration is "doubling down on creating this image that immigrants are to blame for every single one of their problems," says longtime immigrant rights activist Erika Andiola.
(2025-03-05). Some Thoughts On Ukraine. thealtworld.com 
As the Trump administration
(2025-03-05). Thailand: Forcible return of Uyghurs to China an affront to human rights. fidh.org
(2025-03-05). Public meeting in Australia: Election ban on the SEP: An attack on democratic rights. wsws.org The meeting will be held in person in Sydney and live-streamed. It is part of the SEP's campaign to challenge the rejection of its application for official party registration.
(2025-03-05). Mourning and resolve in Nasrallah's funeral. unitedworldint.com 
Even in the wake of Nasrallah's martyrdom and the loss of their frontline leaders in battle, the spirit of defiance remains unshaken among the Lebanese people. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü, Gàºrkan Demir, Zafer Alpuƒüan, from Beirut / Lebanon The farewell to Hasan Nasrallah provides key insights into the new phase unfolding in Lebanon and the broader …
(2025-03-05). Afghanistan: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-03-05). As winter ends, Israel continues to suffer from record severe drought. haaretz.com February saw a significant rainfall shortage across Israel, continuing the widespread dryness that characterized January. In the Golan Heights, for example, such a severe drought has not occurred since record-keeping began in 1968…
(2025-03-05). Tajikistan: Continued arbitrary detention of independent journalist Rukhshona Khakimoval. fidh.org
(2025-03-05). Thailand 'secretly' deports 40 Uyghurs to China despite outcry of human rights groups. globalvoices.org 
(2025-03-05). 38th African Union Summit: New AU leadership should focus on the crises in Eastern DRC, Sudan and the Sahel Region. fidh.org The new African Union (AU) leadership joins the Commission at a critical time where AU's effectiveness in preventing, responding and addressing crises and conflicts in Africa is under scrutiny for failing to act more decisively. The onus is on the new AUC leadership to do more to stop serious human rights violations suffered by the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan and the Sahel Region.
Paris, Nairobi, 28 February 2025. The 38th African Union Assembly of Heads of (…) | – |
(2025-03-05). 'Isn't it beautiful'? Foreign policy highlights in Trump address. responsiblestatecraft.org 
For the avid news watcher, President Donald Trump's approximately 1 hour and 40 minute
(2025-03-05). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-03-05). Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). Mexican president banks on phone call with Trump to avoid devastation from tariffs. wsws.org Tuesday's imposition of 25 percent tariffs is threatening to plunge Mexico into a historic crisis.
(2025-03-05). Seventh Carbon Budget—Final Thoughts. wattsupwiththat.com Just a few final observations on the Carbon Budget:…
(2025-03-05). ICRC president: Human life must transcend political divides — both in war and in peacetime. icrc.org 25 February 2025…
(2025-03-05). Trump threatens to pull funding from schools that refuse to suppress free speech, opposition to genocide. wsws.org The aspiring dictator threatened to deport and/or arrest students for the "crime" of exercising their First Amendment rights.
(2025-03-05). How the Philadelphi Corridor could collapse Gaza's ceasefire. newarab.com 
Israeli officials have recently doubled down on their refusal to withdraw from the Despite Cairo's demands for withdrawal, citing the 1979 Camp David Peace Treaty, Israeli forces have remained stationed in the corridor since their
(2025-03-05). There is no loophole in Keir Starmer's lack of empathy for Gaza. newarab.com 
Britain's Both Labour and Conservative politicians resisted calls for a ceasefire, with Labour eventually agreeing to support a pause in the slaughter under pressure from widespread Despite repeated massa…
(2025-03-05). Zelensky appeals to Trump with partial ceasefire after aid halt. newarab.com 
President In his first public comments since Trump
(2025-03-05). Iraq and the new Syria: Navigating ties in the post-Assad era. newarab.com 
(2025-03-05). Israeli forces launch deepest incursion yet into southern Syria. newarab.com 
Israeli forces launched a new incursion in southwestern Syria, reportedly reaching their deepest point since they first launched The New Arab's sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported that Israeli forces parachuted into the village of Tal al-Mal and a former military outpost in the north of Daraa province on Monday, before withdrawing on Tuesday morning.
(2025-03-05). Syria FM to join historic meeting of chemical weapons watchdog. newarab.com 
"Today, for the first time in Syria's history, I am attending the executive council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague," Shaibani said in a statement on…
(2025-03-05). Iran, Turkey embroiled spat over Ankara's Syria warnings. newarab.com 
(2025-03-05). Syria interim president seeks pressure on Israel to withdraw from south. newarab.com 
Syria's interim President Since Sharaa's Islamist group
(2025-03-05). Trump threatens funding cut to colleges allowing 'Gaza protests'. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump vowed in a social media post on Tuesday to cut federal funding for colleges allowing what he called "illegal protests," targeting pro-Palestinian demonstrations – a move civil rights groups condemned as an attack on free speech and assembly.
(2025-03-05). Reclaiming the Panama Canal, the end of wokism, flag on Mars: Highlights from Trump's keynote speech to Congress. 
The US president boasted that he's making strides on his agenda weeks into his second term | US President Donald Trump reaffirmed key tenets of his 'America First' agenda during his speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening, and outlined the steps his administration has taken to make good on his campaign promises since he took office in January. | The televised speech followed a largely anticipated trajectory and was largely directed at the president's voter base. Although functionally analogous to a State of the Union address, it is not classified as such within American political tradition, as…
(2025-03-05). US to get Greenland 'one way or the other' — Trump. 
The Danish island's residents could reach "new heights" with American support, the president has claimed | US President Donald Trump has reiterated his ambition to take control of Denmark's autonomous territory of Greenland, highlighting the issue during a keynote address on Tuesday. | Copenhagen has previously dismissed the Trump administration's proposal to purchase the island and has rejected claims of local public support for such a transition. | In a speech to a joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday, Trump asserted that the US needs Greenland for both national and international security, and express…
(2025-03-05). Egypt : Joint letter calling for a presidential pardon for Alaa Abd el-Fattah. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT, within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, writers and public figures have written to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi urging a presidential pardon for Egyptian-British writer and activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who has been arbitrarily detained since 28 September 2019. Imprisoned almost continuously since 2014, Alaa's situation has become all the more urgent since his mother was recently admitted to (…) | – |
(2025-03-05). Zambia: Mining in Toxic Lead Waste Poisons Children. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Trucks at the "Black Mountain," the concession of Enviro Processing Limited (EPL) that holds much of Kabwe's mine lead waste, Kabwe, Zambia. | © 2023 Trajectory Media/Al Jazeera English | In the Zambian city of Kabwe, children suffer severe health effects due to lead poisoning because of extreme pollution from the toxic lead waste of a former mine.Zambia's government is facilitating new hazardous lead and zinc mining and processing of the toxic waste, posing major additional health risks to children.The Zambian government should suspend operations, revoke licenses of companies invo…
(2025-03-05). Ukraine, Diplomacy and War. uwidata.com By Craig Murray Craig Murray is an author, broadcaster and human rights activist. He was British Ambassador to Uzbekistan from August 2002 to October 2004 and Rector of the University of Dundee from 2007 to 2010. When politicians in power are extremely unpopular, they generally turn to militarism and jingoism for a quick boost. Starmer …
(2025-03-05). Rwanda demands $63 million from UK — media. 
Kigali has requested compensation after the cancelation of an asylum agreement, arguing that Britain has broken mutual trust | Rwanda has requested £50 million ($63.5 million) in compensation from the UK after the British government canceled an asylum agreement, a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters on Tuesday. | The asylum deal was originally announced in April 2022 under British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government, and involved a five-year agreement for illegal immigrants to be sent to Rwanda from the UK. | However, no flights have taken place since the first one was canceled in Ju…
(2025-03-05). Why I am rejoining Solidarity and some thoughts on the future. internationalviewpoint.org A longtime friend, with whom I share a mutual respect, recently sent me an email regarding my decision to rejoin Solidarity.* What follows are the texts (slightly edited) of a two-part answer to him, and then my replies to a couple of emails he sent in response. | – | / |
(2025-03-05). Some highlights from Trump's record-setting address to Congress. scmp.com The US president spoke about his ambitions and achievements in a speech that clocked in at more than one hour and 40 minutes.
(2025-03-05). China pledges to spend as US plans cuts, cross- strait conundrum: SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From China and the US' contrasting views of future to mystery lithium levels in pregnant women, here's a round-up from today's China coverage.
(2025-03-05). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.
(2025-03-05). Mayor's report understates homeless crisis in Detroit. wsws.org The working class must reject half-measures and lies and demand a full accounting of the scale and depth of the homeless crisis in the city of Detroit and across the country.
(2025-03-05). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-03-05). Palestinian Authority payment cuts leave families in crisis. newarab.com 
Living with her daughter in a small home in the Jalazone refugee camp in the northeast of Ramallah, the mother of six has been for years…
(2025-03-05). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.
(2025-03-05). Growing State Debt & Attack on Federalism in India. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia meeting in Colombo, held from Thursday, 30 January to Saturday, 1 February, 2025, Sankha Subhra Biswas spoke about the growing debt crisis of the governments across various states in India and its impact on the federal structure of the country. Please find below the presentation. | – | / |
(2025-03-05). Shame for Labour as the UN is forced to intervene AGAIN over the DWP. thecanary.co The United Nations (UN) has called on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to scrap the contentious two-child benefit cap and to immediately end the five-week waiting period for Universal Credit. This plea comes amid an alarming poverty crisis that has left many vulnerable families struggling to make ends meet. The UN: intervening over […] | By
(2025-03-05). Trump threatens to deport, arrest pro-Palestine students for protests. presstv.ir Trump has threatened to halt federal funding for any college or university that allows "illegal protests", saying he would either arrest or deport students who participate in such demonstrations.
(2025-03-05). The Five Excuses for Genocide. dissidentvoice.org 
On Monday I interviewed a member of the Executive Committee of AIPAC. I asked him how he could defend and promote apartheid and genocide. He was not a legal witness; I could not order him not to change the subject. Still, he provided pretty clear (if very weak) excuses for genocide, which I think can …
(2025-03-05). Israel activists infiltrate Labor Party to hit Greens. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Gaza in My Phone: Genocide documented through Mazen Kerbaj's art. newarab.com 
In "I started drawing on 9 October in reaction to what looked like a massacre that won't stop anytime soon, and hasn't stopped since," Mazen tells The New Arab…
(2025-03-05). A UK 'charity' has been fundraising for the IDF amid Israel's genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co An International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) investigation has identified that a UK-registered charity, 'Mizrachi (UK) Israel Support Trust', has been fundraising for serving members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and has promoted hate speech through its events. ICJP has issued a complaint to the Charity Commission, urging the regulator to take action […] | By
(2025-03-05). #StopFuelingGenocide: Boycott Chevron! internationalviewpoint.org During the second weekend of Trump's second term, demonstrators in more than 20 U.S. cities staged lively protests outside Chevron gas stations, plants, and offices. Their demand: an end to the oil giant's lucrative partnership with the apartheid State of Israel. | – | / |
(2025-03-05). Amnesty International Calls for War Crimes Investigation into Israeli Attacks on Health Facilities in Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb Amnesty International has urged the international community to investigate war crimes committed by the Israeli occupation military during the Israeli aggression on Lebanon. On Wednesday, the organization raised alarms over repeated attacks targeting health facilities, ambulances, and paramedics in Lebanon, which they say violate international law. In a comprehensive report, Amnesty International emphasized the urgent …
(2025-03-05). Probing October 7, Shin Bet points fingers at Netanyahu, fueling tensions with PM. haaretz.com Despite internal failures, the probe finds Shin Bet correctly predicted Hamas' lack of deterrence. Chief Ronen Bar, though taking responsibility, is unlikely to resign until hostages return and a state inquiry begins…
(2025-03-05). Eyal Zamir takes over as Israel's new army chief; outgoing Halevi calls Oct. 7 state probe 'vital'. haaretz.com Halevi took responsibility for the October 7 massacre in his farewell speech, saying, 'This is my watch, and I take responsibility, as a matter of values, not just legalities'; Zamir had been Netanyahu's preferred choice for the role since 2018 and has served as his military aide a decade ago…
(2025-03-05). Zelensky and Netanyahu — A tale of two White House visits. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-05). Why Class Matters. dissidentvoice.org After the last election, Democratic Party functionaries were puzzled that voters — usually attuned closely to the economy — failed to show proper appreciation for the Biden economic miracle. They cited the billions in federal money flowing toward economic growth; they repeated aggregate growth figures more robust than other advanced economies; they showed that consumer …
(2025-03-05). Jon Trickett: Rather than mimicking far-right parties we should be confronting them. leftfootforward.org Jon Trickett is Labour MP for Hemsworth | It's time we got serious about far-right parties. It simply won't do to mimic their policies in the hope of creaming off their supporters. We need to confront them. And when we do so, we will see they are vulnerable. | Look to other liberal democracies across the world, and what do you see? More often than not you see a surge in support for extreme right parties following weak social democratic governments. Look even closer, and you might fear that you see our country's future too. | Look at Germany after the elections for example. The East-West divide in votes looks r…
(2025-03-05). Musk's Big Senate Vote. levernews.com
(2025-03-05). Is tactical voting the way to defeat Reform UK? leftfootforward.org A new YouGov voting intention study shows that in constituencies where only Labour or Reform UK could win, tactical voting would help Labour defeat Reform. | When asked how they would vote in such a scenario, 35% of respondents said they would support Starmer's party, while 31% would back Farage's. | At the 2024 general election, there were 89 seats in which Labour came first and Reform UK placed second. | Many of these seats are expected to be key targets for Reform UK in the next general election. | The YouGov study, which surveyed 2,178 adults, suggests that in a tactical voting scenario, the electorate eff…
(2025-03-05). 'God Is Giving Israel a Blank Check': Pro-Israel Christian Leaders Form Coalition To Boost US Support for Israel. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-05). Eyal Zamir Assumes IDF Leadership, Vows to Hit Israel's Enemies Hard. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-05). The West's Support For Israel Is The #1 Threat To Free Speech. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If you support freedom of speech you now have an ethical obligation to oppose Israel, even if you didn't before.
(2025-03-05). Trump reverses Biden's betrayal of Israel. onlineopinion.com.au The Obama administration's failure to veto Resolution 2334 proved disastrous for Israel as the Security Council then proceeded to use Resolution 2334 for the next seven years as a battering ram.
(2025-03-05). ICC applies double standards — law professor. 
The UN court is showing "weakness" in its inability to stop Israeli violations of international law in Gaza, Salam Abdel Samad has said | The International Criminal Court (ICC) uses double standards in its approach which have cost the organization its credibility, UAE-based attorney and law professor Salam Abdel Samad has said. | The expert agrees with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who in late February blamed the ICC for being biased and issuing politically motivated warrants. Fico said that just a few years ago, he considered the Hague-based court to be an "important" and respectable organization, but no…
(2025-03-05). Australia: Support for campaign against Zionist witch hunt of Randa Abdel-Fattah. wsws.org This campaign is a test case for the defence of all the academics, journalists, students and workers being slandered and vilified as antisemitic for opposing Israel's crimes and the underlying nationalist ideology of Zionism, which many Jews oppose.
(2025-03-05). Israel's 'internal security agency' acknowledges failure to prevent al-Aqsa Storm. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's so-called "internal security agency" admits its shortcomings in preventing a historic October 7, 2023 resistance operation.
(2025-03-05). ICRC facilitates safe transfer of three hostages and 343 detainees, and calls for dignified conditions in ongoing release operations. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates vital operation to allow families to bury their loved ones. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges dignity and privacy ahead of next release operation. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). Doha rejects Israeli probe linking Qatari aid to Hamas attack. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Israeli media: The new Israeli Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, assumes office, succeeding Herzi Halevi. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-05). Israeli drone strike targets a car at Ras Naqoura in south Lebanon, prevents Lebanese Army and medics from approaching the vehicle to evacuate casualties: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-05). Israeli drone strikes the targeted area in Ras Naqoura for the third time to prevent evacuation of casualties: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-05). Israeli occupation demolishes West Bank homes of 2 Palestinians who carried out Tel Aviv attack last October. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-05). Israeli occupation authorities issue notice of demolition of 17 Palestinian homes in West Bank's Nur Shams refugee camp. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-05). Shin Bet Acknowledges Historic Failure in Preventing Oct. 7 Attack. english.almanar.com.lb The Zionist entity's domestic security agency Shin Bet acknowledged on Tuesday its failure in preventing Hamas's attack on Oct. 7, 2023, saying that if it had acted differently the deadliest day in "Israel's" history could have been averted. The Internal Security Agency, as it is formally known, said that an internal probe "reveals that if …
(2025-03-05). Three terrorists murdered 17 Israelis: How Kibbutz Netiv Ha'asara's defenses failed on Oct. 7. haaretz.com Unlike in other Gaza border communities, Netiv Ha'asara had more defenders than attackers throughout the battles on October 7. A military probe reveals critical failures that allowed the massacre to unfold…
(2025-03-05). Ohad Yahalomi, Israeli hostage killed in Hamas captivity, laid to rest in Kibbutz Nir Oz. haaretz.com ‚ñ EGYPT: At Arab summit, Egypt propses PA control of Gaza, $53 billion to rebuild raised internationally; U.S. rejects the proposal and stands by Trump's Gaza takeover plan ‚ñ GAZA CEASE-FIRE: Israel blocks aid to Gaza as cease-fire's first stage ends; Israel willing to extend cease-fire's first stage to allow for talks ‚ñ ISRAEL: Shin Bet releases internal Oct. 7 probe blaming gov't policy and Qatari money for Hamas attack…
(2025-03-05). Court won't limit time for defense testimony in PM's trial. haaretz.com After judges agreed to limit the prime minister's testimony to two days a week, both sides asked to cancel hearings in which others would testify…
(2025-03-05). Shin Bet Oct. 7 probe finds internal failures, points finger at prime minister. haaretz.com Despite highlighting internal failures, the probe finds that unlike other security agencies, the Shin Bet accurately predicted that Hamas hadn't been deterred. The agency's chief Ronen Bar, despite taking responsibility, is unlikely to step down until all the hostages return and a state inquiry begins…
(2025-03-05). Trump says U.S. 'bringing back hostages' in joint address to Congress. haaretz.com GAZA CEASE-FIRE: Israel blocks aid to Gaza as cease-fire's first stage ends; Israel willing to extend cease-fire's first stage to allow for talks ‚ñ EGYPT: At Arab summit, Egypt propses PA control of Gaza, $53 billion to rebuild raised internationally ‚ñ ISRAEL: Recently released Israeli hostages head to U.S. for meeting with President Trump…
(2025-03-05). Gaza's Palestinians fear famine over Israel's Ramadan aid block. newarab.com 
(2025-03-05). ICJP accuses UK charity of fundraising for Israeli soldiers. newarab.com 
The Mizrachi UK is a religious Zionist charity and aims to facilitate greater ties between Israel and the Jewish community, hosting education and community programs to do so. | The ICJP, however, accused Mizrachi UK of violating sect…
(2025-03-05). Israel appoints new army chief expected to expand Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-03-05). Israel demolishes East Jerusalem homes in first during Ramadan. newarab.com 
A house belonging to the Al-Khatifi family was bulldozed in Beit Hanina, north of
(2025-03-05). Israel, US 'criticise' Arab Summit plan for Gaza reconstruction. newarab.com 
(2025-03-05). Israeli army launches Turkish language account amid tensions. newarab.com 
The The account features senior Israeli military official Arye Sharuz Shalicar, who has a colourful past as a young gang member in Berlin, as its spokesperson. | In the first post, Shalicar said "Hello Turkey, welcome to the official X account of…
(2025-03-05). Israel's Lebanon health sector attacks should be probed: Amnesty. newarab.com 
A November 27 truce agreement largely halted more than a year of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, including two months of full-blown war in which Israel lead a ground invasion of the country's south. | According to Amnesty, "
(2025-03-05). Israel's Smotrich in US push for support of West Bank annexation. newarab.com 
Israeli Finance Minister The far-right minister's visit comes ahead of an expected announcement from US President Donald Trump on the United States' stance on the future of the occupied West Bank. | Smotrich has advocated for the annexation of the Palestinian territory, and the continuation of Israel's war on Gaza. | Smotrich met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
(2025-03-05). Japanese judge critical of Israel elected as new ICJ president. newarab.com 
The 70-year-old will head the court until Salam's term was due to expire on February 5, 2027, the ICJ said in a statement. | Iwasawa has been a member of the court since June 2018. Before joining the ICJ, he was professor of international law at the University o…
(2025-03-05). Can we stop US exceptionalism from destroying international law. newarab.com 
Following the International Criminal Court (ICC) Senator Lindsey Graham said, "the Rome Statute does not apply to Israel, or the United States, or France, or Germany, or Great Britain, because it was not conceived to come after us. We have our legal systems in place so that's the right answer and quite frankly the only answer." | Another Senator,…
(2025-03-05). Arab leaders endorse plan to rebuild Gaza under Palestinian Authority. newarab.com 
The prospect of the PA governing Gaza remains far from certain, however, with Israel having ruled out any future role for the body, and Trump having closed the Palestine Liber…
(2025-03-05). BDS Morocco warns of 'deceptive' Israeli dates, products. newarab.com 
As Last week, the Moroccan chapter…
(2025-03-05). Exclusive: Lebanon denies 'quiet understanding' with US, Israel. newarab.com 
On Tuesday, Axios reported that US and Israeli officials had described a "quiet understanding" between the US, Israel, and Lebanon, permitting Israeli forces to maintain control over five positions in Lebanon for "several weeks or months" until the Lebanese army stabilises the region and ensures Hezbollah no longer poses a threat. | Two Lebanese sources close to the presidency have dismissed these claims, asserting that no such arrangement exists and emphasising the need for Israel's immediate withdrawal. | The sources told The New Arab's Arabic language edition Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the claims were "entirel…
(2025-03-05). Hamas welcomes Arab Gaza proposal, US and Israel reject it. newarab.com 
(2025-03-05). Israel arrests Palestinian sports journalist over TV interview. newarab.com 
A Palestinian sports journalist is facing prolonged detention and imprisonment after Israeli authorities accused him of multiple charges after appearing in a television interview with the Hamas-affiliated Al-Aqsa TV. | Saeed Hasanein has been held in detention for around a week and is accused by Israeli police of "incitement", "supporting terrorism", and "communicating with a foreign agent", The New Arab's Arabic-language sister site, Al Araby Al-Jadeed, reported. | During a session at the Magistrate's Court in Acre on Tuesday, prosecutors based their claims against Hasanein on Israel's designation of Al-Aqsa…
(2025-03-05). Russian missile experts flew to Iran amid clashes with Israel. newarab.com 
Several senior The seven weapons experts were booked to travel from Moscow to
(2025-03-05). 'No Other Land': Film on Palestine Resistance triumph at Oscars 2025. ummid.com "No Other Land" – a film about Palestinian Resistance and Resolve to protect their homes from demolition by Israeli Occupation forces, has won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.
(2025-03-05). Safe For Autocracy: The World According To Putin And Trump #Safe #Autocracy: #World #According #Putin #Trump #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | What does an ideal world look like for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump? In a word: ugly. | Trump's embrace of Russia's dictator, his …
(2025-03-05). Brisbane On Alert: These Maps Show The Suburbs Most Likely To Flood During Cyclone Alfred #Brisbane #Alert: #These #Maps #Show #Suburbs #Most #Likely #Flood #During #Cyclone #Alfred #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to strike densely populated areas of southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales. Brisbane, home to more than 2.5 million …
(2025-03-05). Trump Is The Kinglike President Many Feared When Arguing Over The US Constitution In 1789 And His Address To Congress Showed It #Trump #Kinglike #President #Many #Feared #When #Arguing #Constitution #1789 #Address #Congress #Showed #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | If there are any limits to a president's power, it wasn't evident from Donald Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025. | In that speech , the …
(2025-03-05). Nuclear memo to the L-NP: Less enthusiasm and more evidence. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-05). Marshall Islands signs treaty banning nuclear weapons in the South Pacific. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The Marshall Islands has become the 14th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member state to join the South Pacific's nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament treaty. The agreement, known as the Treaty of Rarotonga, was signed in Majuro during the observance of Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day on Monday. The Pacific Islands Forum said the historic signing…
(2025-03-05). Seven decades on, Marshall Islands still reeling from nuclear testing legacy. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Bulletin editor/presenter The Marshall Islands marked 71 years since the most powerful nuclear weapons tests ever conducted were unleashed over the weekend. The Micronesian nation experienced 67 known atmospheric nuclear tests between 1946 and 1958, resulting in an ongoing legacy of death, illness, and contamination. The country's President Hilda Heine…
(2025-03-05). Ukraine War Day #1106: A Nuclear Prigozhin? awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | A couple of days ago, in regard to the Surovikin case, we were discussing, in the comment section, those very piquant conspiracy theories regarding the Prigozhin mutiny of 2023. With which, vaguely, the Surovikin case has something to do with. | Just this morning I saw
(2025-03-05). Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. icrc.org Working Paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2025-03-05). Starmer may be a hero to Zelensky and EU leaders but he's no hero to Britons. expose-news.com UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has promised billions in free weapons to Ukraine and increasing nuclear capacity to defend Europe, particularly Germany, which has not funded its own defence. Paul …
(2025-03-05). Only the US Defense Department's Budget Will NOT be Cut. dissidentvoice.org 
All U.S. federal Departments except the Defense Department will have their budgets reduced this year. 60% of U.S. military expenses get paid out from the Defense Department (the Pentagon), which is the only U.S. federal Department that has never passed an audit — never been audited — and is also the only federal Department that …
(2025-03-05). The Money Government. dissidentvoice.org 
Pink Floyd had it right on with their 1973 song "Money": Money, get away Get a good job with more pay and you're okay Money, it's a gas Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash New car, caviar, four-star daydream Think I'll buy me a football team Money, get back I'm alright, …
(2025-03-05). Well Being: Measles — Truth Versus Fiction. dissidentvoice.org Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 due to a lack of continuous disease spread for more than 12 months (CDC). This was considered an outstanding achievement, and the CDC credited a highly effective vaccination program, with improved measles control in the Americas region. The truth is that almost as soon as …
(2025-03-05). Donald Trump and Depression Economics. dissidentvoice.org 
Somewhere in the universe is a man known as Donald Trump. He has residences in New York, Palm Beach, Florida, and a white columned house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. From these well-furnished bungalows, where supplicants meet to greet, monarch butterfly Trump governs his territory ‚îÄ planet earth. When the monarch desires a change …
(2025-03-05). Billionaire-backed Global Citizen whitewashes Kagame's invasion of DRC. thegrayzone.com John Legend's concert in Rwanda signaled global elite support for Paul Kagame amid his bloody invasion of the DRC. The event was organized by Global Citizen, a pseudo-activist NGO backed by corporations hungry for Africa's resource wealth. On February 21st, as the Rwandan army deepened its invasion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), John Legend took the stage in Rwanda's capital, Kigali. There, the superstar singer-songwriter headlined a Move Afrika concert produced by Global Citizen, the international NGO …
(2025-03-05). Trump's Détente With Venezuela. popularresistance.org Trump's corollary to the Monroe Doctrine — "speak loudly AND carry a big stick" — has not been applied full force on Venezuela…as of yet. Instead the new administration appears to be testing a more nuanced approach. In his first administration, he succeeded in crashing the Venezuelan economy and creating misery among the populace but not in the goal of changing the "regime." | Back in 2019, the Bolivarian Revolution, initiated by Hugo Chávez and carried forward by his successor, current Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was teetering on collapse under Trump's "maximum pressure" offensive.
(2025-03-05). Defend the right to self-defense! workers.org For over 16 months since the Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7, 2023, Workers World has shown solidarity with the besieged Palestinian people's right to conduct an armed liberation struggle — from Gaza to the West Bank — against the U.S.-backed, Zionist, genocidal occupation. That same solidarity should be shown towards . . . |
(2025-03-05). Message to the workers of Greece: We are with you! workers.org 
Workers World is in complete solidarity with the working class of Greece, who held a powerful one-day general strike on Feb. 28. Millions of workers, along with students and small businesspeople, filled the streets. At least 200 cities and towns were hit with strike actions, shutting the whole country down. . . . |
(2025-03-05). Huelga de guardias de prisiones en Nueva York / øDe qué lado. workers.org 
Generalmente es un buen impulso de clase solidarizarse con los trabajadores en huelga. Con el capital de un lado y el trabajo del otro, los trabajadores suelen hacer huelga para conseguir una porción mayor de la riqueza que ellos solos han creado. øDe qué lado está usted? Estamos del lado . . . |
(2025-03-05). Houthis Claim to Have Shot Down US Drone Over Al Hudaydah. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-05). US implements designation of Houthis as 'terrorist organisation'. newarab.com 
The US State Department on Tuesday said it was implementing the designation of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization" after U.S. President Donald Trump's call for the move earlier this year. | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: "The Houthis' activities threaten the security of American civilians and personnel in the Middle East, the safety of our closest regional partners, and the stability of global maritime trade." | "The United States will not tolerate any country engaging with terrorist organizations like the Houthis in the name of practising legitimate internationa…
(2025-03-05). "Beirut Chocolate Bar," Lebanon's answer to viral Dubai chocolate. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Philip Khoury, a Lebanese pastry chef at Harrods recently took the internet by storm after announcing Lebanon's "Beirut Chocolate Bar," a new viral trend to rival the Dubai chocolate bar. According to Khoury, the chocolate bar in question varies in several ways from the Dubai chocolate as it includes a vintage Lebanese postage stamp and a London postmark. Additionally, instead of having pistachio and roasted Vermicelli as filling, the "Beirut Chocolate Bar" contains orange blossom caramel, twice-baked baklawa, cashew crème, and almond milk chocolate. Vegans will be delighted to know that the chocolate…
(2025-03-05). California Teachers Fight Palestine Censorship. counterpunch.org 
As the Trump administration engages in a frontal assault on the teaching of race and ethnicity at the K-12 level, a quieter but no less important battle is shaping up in deep blue California. Communities of color are mobilizing statewide to defeat AB 1468, the latest bill to emerge from the CA Legislative Jewish Caucus
(2025-03-05). Vance's Message to Europe: Give Up the Information War and Get the Hell Out. dailysceptic.org If European states don't want to be treated as enemies of the US they're going to have to retreat from the war they've been waging on behalf of Washington's old regime and disarm their censorship machines, says N S Lyons.
(2025-03-05). Why NJ Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Brought a Doctor Who Worked in Gaza as Her Guest to Trump's Speech. democracynow.org 
Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress discussed the Middle East without any mention of Palestinians. This comes as Trump has called for ethnic cleansing of Gaza and posted an AI-generated video depicting Gaza as a resort town with a golden statue of Trump. Congressmember Bonnie Watson Coleman attended the speech with her guest Dr. Adam Hamawy, an Army veteran and reconstructive surgeon who recently volunteered at a Gaza hospital. "The whole issue of Gaza, with the exception of the president wanting to make it a spa for millionaires, was being overlooked at a time when the infrastructure is abs…
(2025-03-05). Jonathan Glazer criticizes use of Holocaust to justify Gaza ethnic cleansing. ummid.com British Filmmaker Jonathan Glazer Saturday March 01, 2025 criticized use of Holocaust and Jewish security to justify the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-03-05). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-03-05). Morocco adds prison time for activist jailed over earthquake response criticism. newarab.com 
A Moroccan appeals court on Tuesday handed activist Said Ait Mahdi a one-year prison term, up from the initial three-month term he had been sentenced to for defamation, his lawyer said. | Ait Mahdi, who leads a group for victims of a major 2023 earthquake, has been in detention since December 23 after criticising the kingdom's response to the disaster. | In January, a Marrakesh court had sentenced him to three months in jail for "defamation, insult and the publication of false allegations aimed at infringing on privacy". | On Tuesday, the Marrakesh appeals court "increased the sentence… to one year" behind b…
(2025-03-05). Tensions, struggle and an unshakable will to stay. electronicintifada.net Residents of Jabaliya tell of their frustrations and fears, but also of their determination to never leave their homeland.
(2025-03-05). Lebanon's Diplomatic Gamble: Aoun's Saudi Visit and the Future of the Region. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-05). Georgina Rodríguez joins ad for Egyptian real estate company. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Argentine-Spanish Georgina Rodríguez is more than just a model, she recently was seen in an advertisement for a real estate company in Egypt. Rodriguez starred in a new campaign for real estate developer Horizon Egypt Development, promoting the "Saada" project in New Cairo. She was featured in the ad along with Lebanese dance group "The Mayyas".Georgina Rodríguez ad for Egyptian real estate company: : In the ad, Georgina is seen in a luxurious location in the middle of the desert, where guests gather under golden domes amidst a candlelit atmosphere. She appears wearing a sparkling gold dress as s…
(2025-03-05). Was Hannibal Gaddafi released from Lebanese jail. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Is Hannibal Gaddafi, son of former Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi, still inside the Lebanese jail or was he released? A mistake has caused wide controversy on social media. Was Hannibal Gaddafi released from Lebanese jail?: People were confused in the past few hours regarding the truth of the release of Hannibal Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan President, by the Lebanese authorities.It started when the Libyan Ministry of Justice said a statement late Tuesday that Hannibal Gaddafi was released from jail. However, it quickly removed…
(2025-03-05). Greece 2015: Varoufakis' proposals were doomed to fail. cadtm.org
(2025-03-05). The policies of Sri Lanka's new government: a historic opportunity lost. cadtm.org
(2025-03-05). Germany: drained of power; der Kraft beraubt. cadtm.org Germany holds a snap election on Sunday and the current coalition government of Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP) is heading for a heavy defeat. The main opposition conservative Christian Democrat-Christian Social Union alliance is polling about 30% in voting intentions, while the SPD is down to 16% (from 26% last time) and the Greens at 13% (from 15%), with the FDP likely unable to muster even the 5% share required to get seats in the Bundestag (parliament). (…) | – | / |
(2025-03-05). Trump's MAGA and deregulation. cadtm.org
(2025-03-05). Trump's tariff tantrums. cadtm.org
(2025-03-05). Sri Lanka : IMF's iron clasp, a maiden Budget and protecting the poor. cadtm.org
(2025-03-05). U.S. rulers versus South African rulers — versus both their peoples and ecologies. cadtm.org
(2025-03-05). Trump the "peacemaker" like Hitler the "chancellor of peace"! cadtm.org
(2025-03-05). President Stresses Backing Iranian Start-Up Businesses. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need to facilitate the activities of the domestic start-ups engaged in digital economy.
(2025-03-05). FM Outlines Plans to Expand Iran's Ties with Nicaragua, Ghana. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi assigned the country's new ambassadors to Nicaragua and Ghana to weigh plans for the enhancement of relations with those two nations in various fields.
(2025-03-05). Deputy FM Calls for Removal of US, EU Sanctions on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian deputy foreign minister stressed the need for the removal of the sanctions imposed by the US and the European Union in order to promote Tehran's cooperation with other nations, including Austria.
(2025-03-05). Ayatollah Khamenei Stresses Prevention of Deforestation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called for the protection of farmlands and prohibition of damage to the forests across Iran.
(2025-03-05). US Fined over $12.6 Billion for Harming Iranian Thalassemia Patients. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian court ruled that the US government and authorities should pay $12,615 million in compensation for the physical and mental damages they have caused through the sanctions to the Iranian patients suffering from thalassemia.
(2025-03-05). Chinese scientists set world record by storing light information for over 4,000 seconds. tvbrics.com 
China's team aims to push the boundaries of light storage even further by extending the duration…
(2025-03-05). Egypt accelerates green hydrogen and ammonia production with new project. tvbrics.com 
This initiative supports Egypt's long-term energy strategy…
(2025-03-05). Iran advances genetic preservation with cutting-edge cell storage technology. tvbrics.com 
Such technology is particularly beneficial for genetic researchers, breeders, and livestock owners…
(2025-03-05). Iran develops biodegradable dressing for rapid wound healing. tvbrics.com 
It is predicted that about 500,000 units of the product will be produced annually in the country…
(2025-03-05). Iran supplies Indonesian hospitals with innovative robots for complex surgical operations. tvbrics.com 
The initiative aims to promote cooperation in the field of medical innovation…
(2025-03-05). Kazakhstan to launch 190 new projects in the manufacturing industry. tvbrics.com 
The measures are expected to boost industrial growth, create new jobs and improve the competitiveness of the country's economic sectors…
(2025-03-05). Moscow hosts Myanmar-Russia Business Forum. tvbrics.com 
Representatives of the business community discussed the investment potential of relations between the two countries and opportunities for expanding mutual trade…
(2025-03-05). Nigeria receives first consignment of Belarusian agricultural machinery. tvbrics.com 
The delivery is part of a large-scale cooperation agreement between the two countries…
(2025-03-05). South Africa's agricultural exports reach record US$13.7 billion in 2024. tvbrics.com 
Experts consider that the country should expand market access to some BRICS countries…
(2025-03-05). Trump's tariffs unleash 'existential fight' for Canada. aljazeera.com Even if blanket tariffs are revoked, more tailored levies are likely to persist, stoking inflation, analysts say.
(2025-03-05). Andrew, Tristan Tate under criminal probe in US state of Florida. aljazeera.com Development comes after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the controversial influencers were not welcome in the state.
(2025-03-05). Citing Zelenskyy letter, Trump says Ukraine 'ready for peace' with Russia. aljazeera.com Trump says Zelenskyy also willing to sign a critical minerals deal, days after their blow-up at the Oval Office.
(2025-03-05). Democrat Al Green removed from Trump's Congress speech for heckling. aljazeera.com Shortly after Trump began a marathon speech, the Texas Representative shouted that the president did not have a mandate.
(2025-03-05). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,105. aljazeera.com These are the key developments on day 1,105 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
(2025-03-05). Seven takeaways from Donald Trump's speech to US Congress. aljazeera.com As he reshapes the US government and upends old alliances, Trump says he's just getting started.
(2025-03-05). 'Rare' Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Australia's east coast. aljazeera.com Millions are bracing for impact of first cyclone to hit Queensland and New South Wales since 1974.
(2025-03-05). 'This is not normal' sign ripped away as Trump walks past. aljazeera.com Watch the moment a Republican congressman rips away a sign held by a Democrat that read 'This is not normal'
(2025-03-05). Trump reads letter from Zelenskyy on readiness for Russia talks. aljazeera.com President Trump said he received a letter from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on readiness for Russia talks.
(2025-03-05). Europe's Ukrainian Predicament. counterpunch.org 
There is something deeply moving about the ignorance and scatty nature of politicians. At points, it can even be endearing. In the apparently wide wake left by the mauling of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of the press at the Oval Office on February 28, backers of Kyiv's war effort were wondering: What next? How do we prevent Ukrainian
(2025-03-05). The Eurocentric U.S. "Left" Carries Water for Neoliberal Right, Again: Response to the Ukraine Solidarity Network. globalresearch.ca
(2025-03-05). Revolutionizing Energy: Voltanova's Thermal Storage Innovation. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking development, Bengaluru's deep-tech startup Voltanova has launched a cutting-edge thermal energy storage solution at a textile factory, setting a new precedent for renewable energy application in industries.
(2025-03-05). Car bomb attack in northwest Pakistan kills 12, wounds dozens. newarab.com 
At least 12 civilians were killed, including three children, and dozens injured on Tuesday evening after two explosive-laden vehicles were detonated at an army compound in northwest Pakistan, officials said, with the attack quickly claimed by a militant group. | The massive explosions and an ensuing gunfight occurred at sunset, as people were breaking their fast during the Muslim holy month of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced "cowardly terrorists who target innocent civilians during the holy month of Ramadan" and "deserve no mercy". | The…
(2025-03-05). Qatar firm exploring potential $1 bn investment in VinFast: Vingroup. newarab.com 
Doha-based JTA Investment Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a potential $1 billion investment in Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, parent company Vingroup said on Tuesday. | VinFast – Vietnam's first homegrown car manufacturer – hopes to compete with global EV giants such as Tesla but has struggled to break into the international market. | VinFast shares have fluctuated wildly since debuting on the Nasdaq in August 2023, at one point soaring to a market value bigger than Ford and General Motors before lurching downward. | The MOU signed by the two firms outlines JTA Investme…
(2025-03-05). Watch: NEOM unfolds life in The LINE. ummid.com Denis Hickey, Chief Development Officer of NEOM, shared with the world new details on how The LINE will operate as a fully integrated, high-density, car-free city, emphasizing its livability, transport network, and groundbreaking design.
(2025-03-05). NHS Staff Should be Given "Enforced Career Breaks" for Their Mental Health, Says Prince of Wales. dailysceptic.org The Prince of Wales has suggested that NHS staff should be given "enforced breaks" in their careers for the sake of their mental health to help prevent burnout.
(2025-03-05). Trump Plans to Make Ukraine a US Economic Colony, Exploiting Its Critical Minerals. scheerpost.com Donald Trump's fight with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House reflected how the US treats Ukraine as a colony. Trump demands control of the country's rare earths and critical minerals, to weaken China, re-industrialize, and build tech products. Trump wants to be paid $350 billion, roughly twice Ukraine's GDP.
(2025-03-05). "Betrayal": Canadian Researcher Responds to Trump's Tariffs & Trade War Amid Fears of Recession. democracynow.org 
As stiff new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China took effect on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that Trump's moves are aimed at "a total collapse of the Canadian economy, because that'll make it easier to annex us." Canada relies on the U.S. for 75% of exports and a third of its imports. For more, we speak with a senior researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood. "If there's one feeling in Canada right now, it's probably betrayal. We trusted this relationship with the U.S. for a century. We count on the U.S. as an eco…
(2025-03-05). Trump announces reciprocal tariffs on India. 
The US President has levied tit-for-tat import duties on all products from the South Asian nation, which will kick in on April 2 | US President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed the high tariffs used by India and other countries including China and the European Union as "very unfair," and announced that reciprocal tariffs will kick in on April 2. | The announcement came on the heels of a meeting in Washington between the US and Indian leaders, where they discussed expanding trade. | Addressing a joint session of Congress, Trump stated: "India charges us auto tariffs higher than 100%. It's very unfair." He went o…
(2025-03-05). Autoworkers union cheers Trump's 'aggressive' tariff actions. thehill.com The United Auto Workers (UAW) union said it supported President Trump's Tuesday tariffs.
(2025-03-05). China responds to Trump's tariff war with additional tariffs on imports from US. peoplesdispatch.org China rejects US allegations over fentanyl inflow calling it a pretext to wage a tariff and trade war with a "cold war mentality" in complete disregard to international norms.
(2025-03-05). China Tackles Trump's Trade War and Global Headwinds. counterpunch.org 
China's political calendar is again focusing on one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Two Sessions. To be held from March 5, these annual meetings of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are a chance to see where the country is heading strategically. With Beijing
(2025-03-05). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-03-05). China says plans to cut steel output amid overcapacity. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Power Struggle: China's PowerChina Takes Legal Action Against Laos Over Hydropower Dues. devdiscourse.com Power Construction Corp of China (PowerChina) has initiated legal proceedings against Electricite du Laos (EdL), seeking $555 million in alleged unpaid dues. The case relates to electricity generated by the Nam Ou River Cascade Hydropower project in Laos, a vital part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
(2025-03-05). Tencent's AI chatbot overtakes DeepSeek to top China's free iOS apps. ecns.cn Tencent's AI chatbot Yuanbao overtook DeepSeek to become the most downloaded free iPhone app on Monday, while ByteDance Doubao ranked fourth.
(2025-03-05). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry.
(2025-03-05). Developed: Power-free plasma extraction device. ummid.com A team of researchers from Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, China has developed a power-free device to extract plasma from whole blood with 99% separation efficiency.
(2025-03-05). Trump Compares Starmer's Britain to Communist China in Podcast. dailysceptic.org President Trump compared Keir Starmer's UK to Communist China after the Government ordered Apple to give it backdoor access to users' encrypted data. This isn't far-fetched, says Frederick Attenborough: it exposes us all.
(2025-03-05). China unveils key economic targets and policies in 2025 government work report. ecns.cn The Chinese government has outlined its major economic goals and policy directions for 2025 in a work report submitted Wednesday to the national legislature for deliberation.
(2025-03-05). China's 5% GDP growth target achievable: head of the government work report drafting team. ecns.cn China's 2025 government work report has set the GDP growth target at around 5 percent for the year. This target is achievable because it aligns with China's economic development realities, said Shen Danyang, head of the government work report drafting team and director of the State Council Research Office, on Wednesday.
(2025-03-05). Better employment and working conditions remain firm goal. ecns.cn China will redouble its efforts to stabilize the job market this year and promote full and higher-quality employment to ensure people enjoy greater work satisfaction and safety.
(2025-03-05). Minister: China sees more passenger, cargo movements than other countries. ecns.cn China has emerged as the world's busiest country in terms of passenger and cargo movements, thanks to the rapid growth of its transport, China's Transport Minister, Liu Wei, said on Wednesday.
(2025-03-05). Rural folk including farmers will be winners of added support. ecns.cn China will step up its efforts to improve support systems for agriculture, benefiting farmers, and will enrich rural areas this year, a Government Work Report published on Wednesday said.
(2025-03-05). U.S. official says China will 'eat' latest tariffs. ecns.cn The Trump administration went ahead with its tariff war on Tuesday, imposing 25 percent import duties on Canada and Mexico and doubling its 10 percent charges on Chinese goods.
(2025-03-05). China targets over 12 million new urban jobs in 2025. ecns.cn China targets to create over 12 million new urban jobs in 2025, following 12.56 million jobs added in 2024, in an effort to further stabilize and expand employment.
(2025-03-05). China to enhance supervision of platform economy. ecns.cn China will introduce new policies to strengthen the supervision of the platform economy to foster a healthier market and support platform firms to play a bigger role in competing globally.
(2025-03-05). Peak emissions and carbon neutrality remain key targets. ecns.cn China will take steps to respond to green trade barriers as it advances toward carbon neutrality, says the Government Work Report that was delivered at the opening of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress on Wednesday.
(2025-03-05). Supplies allowed to be delivered to grounded Philippine ship. ecns.cn China allowed the Philippines to dispatch a civilian vessel to deliver supplies to a warship that was illegally grounded at Ren'ai Reef in the South China Sea on Tuesday, a spokesman for the China Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
(2025-03-05). Xi takes part in deliberation at annual national legislative session. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, on Wednesday took part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province.
(2025-03-05). China to promote free preschool education, provide childcare subsidies: government work report. ecns.cn
(2025-03-05). China to enhance cross-Strait economic, cultural ties for shared prosperity: government work report. ecns.cn
(2025-03-05). China sees substantial improvement in air quality, sets plan for 2025: gov't work report. ecns.cn
(2025-03-05). 2025 government work report: China to encourage private economy, drive innovation. ecns.cn
(2025-03-05). China to uphold int'l fairness, promote inclusive economic globalization: government work report. ecns.cn
(2025-03-05). Exports of Chinese matcha on the rise. ecns.cn Altogether 36 metric tons of matcha powder from Jiangkou county in Guizhou province, Southwest China, set off for North America recently as the first overseas order of the year.
(2025-03-05). Shanghai businesses embrace AI solutions. ecns.cn Technological innovation has become a growing focus among Chinese exporters and international buyers in sectors such as textile and clothing industries, as reflected by the East China Fair, which took place from Saturday to Monday in Shanghai.
(2025-03-05). Sweet prospects for nation's blueberry industry. ecns.cn The total blueberry output in China — the world's largest blueberry producer — reached about 780,000 metric tons in 2024, a 197 percent increase from 2020, driven by improved planting technology and rising market demand from Chinese consumers.
(2025-03-05). China to guide banking, insurance sectors in fund allocation. ecns.cn China will guide its banking and insurance sectors to channel more funds into early-stage startups, long-term research and development projects, and hard tech sectors.
(2025-03-05). China, Japan boost exchange via tourism. ecns.cn Tourism industry professionals in Japan have emphasized the need for Japan and China to once again recognize the significance of tourism and cultural exchanges in revitalizing bilateral relations.
(2025-03-05). The MAGA Effect on US-China Relations. Strategic Ambiguity on Steroids. orinocotribune.com By Laura Ruggeri — Mar 1, 2025 | Trump's team encompasses a variety of perspectives on how to assert U.S. leverage in the competition with China. | Four years ago, when the Biden administration took office, I mapped out the likely trajectory of its future policy toward China in a lengthy article titled Hybrid War on China that was subsequently published in a Chinese news outlet. I argued that the U.S., faced with the emergence of a multipolar world order, was growing increasingly desperate to arrest the decline of its hegemony and would pursue an aggressive policy based on the rigid assertion of its liberal…
(2025-03-05). Sending Koreans to die for Russia a bad move in more ways than one. scmp.com Kim's recklessness costs lives, creates domestic unhappiness and has angered China. With Trump back and a friendlier Seoul on the cards, Kim must reconsider.
(2025-03-05). Trump State Department nominee says private sector investment should replace foreign aid. scmp.com Nato ambassador nominee pushes demand for alliance members to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence.
(2025-03-05). Taiwan a focus at hearing for Trump's nominee to run Pentagon strategic policy. scmp.com Republican senators question Elbridge Colby, up for Defence Department's No 3 post, about his 'softened' views on protecting Taipei.
(2025-03-05). Stock markets tumble globally as new Trump tariffs hit China, Canada and Mexico. scmp.com How long the latest levies stay in place depends on the US president's core motivation, which can be hard to discern, analysts say.
(2025-03-05). CK Hutchison Holdings to sell unit operating ports near Panama Canal amid Trump pressure. scmp.com Decision by Hong Kong-based conglomerate comes as US president pushes for greater control of critical trade route over concerns about China.
(2025-03-05). Ditched by the US, Europe must consider a 'common home' with Russia. scmp.com Only by overcoming its animosity against Moscow and pairing up can Europe hope to rival the US and China in the game between superpowers.
(2025-03-05). Congress Hearing on Antisemitism Does Nothing for Jewish Safety, Advances Authoritarianism. commondreams.org Jewish Voice for Peace Action is gravely concerned that the Trump administration and right-wing actors in Congress are using false accusations of antisemitism as a pretext to crush free speech and dissent in civil society and exert unprecedented control over American universities. | Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing entitled
(2025-03-05). USAID Cuts Will Lead to Millions of Preventable Deaths. counterpunch.org 
Elon Musk and Donald Trump's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will lead to millions of preventable deaths. The decision of the richest person in the world to destroy an agency that delivers life-saving aid to the poorest people on the planet is unconscionable. According to internal USAID memos, the cuts to
(2025-03-05). The Ukraine War is About Money. counterpunch.org 
The war in Ukraine may or may not be winding down with ongoing US/Russian negotiations, but this leads to a key question: what was the war really about in the first place? We were told by the US government (albeit without any documentary evidence) that Russian President Putin was on a power-hungry "unprovoked" campaign to
(2025-03-05). Trump's Record Large Tax Increase. counterpunch.org 
The taxes on imports (tariffs) that Donald Trump is putting in place next week, coupled with his earlier taxes, will rank among the largest tax increases ever imposed. They are far larger than the tax hikes put in place by Presidents Clinton and Obama, which sent Republicans into a frenzy. The basic story, as it
(2025-03-05). A Battle of Theologies in the Age of Trump. counterpunch.org 
"There has almost always been an outright hostility that is shown towards people of the Christian faith," House Speaker Mike Johnson said on a podcast recently. He was talking with Tony Perkins, a former Louisiana lawmaker and president of the Family Research Council, about freedom of religion and the actions of the second Trump administration. I have
(2025-03-05). A Dirty Little Secret. counterpunch.org 
When I was a boy there were dozens of dairy farms in my town and likewise in the town across the river where I was born. They've all been disappeared now, while Maine has gone from thousands of "farms shipping milk" to 138. Back in the 19th century farmers got organized and entered the public
(2025-03-05). Trying to Drink from a Fire Hydrant or Keeping up with Bad News in Broligarchy America. counterpunch.org 
I usually try to write a piece weekly, but last week I simply couldn't find words. Not for lack of them, no, just the opposite. I suffered the presence of a verbal diarrhea absolutely impossible to present in a linear written fashion. And who would want to come across a written piece like that? It sounds like something that should be quarantined; it's just as nasty and unhinged as it sounds.
(2025-03-05). Michael Gove Told Officials to Buy 10,000 Ventilators From Dyson During Pandemic in 'Affront' to Procurement Rules. bylinetimes.com 
Leading Brexiteer James Dyson was handed "preferential treatment" in the awarding of a Government contract to his company for 10,000 ventilators during the pandemic, in an "affront" to normal procurement rules, a report commissioned by the Covid Inquiry has found. | The Inquiry is currently looking at Government procurement of PPE, Covid tests and Ventilators during the pandemic. | The first witness to be called before the inquiry, chaired by Baroness Heather Hallet, was independent procurement expert Professor Dr Albert Sanchez-Graells. The professor's findings provided further clarity on the political pres…
(2025-03-05). Dyson ventilators given 'preferential treatment' in 'affront' to procurement rules, covid inquiry told. leftfootforward.org Brexiteer and vacuum cleaner tycoon James Dyson received "preferential treatment" in securing a COVID-19 contract for his company to produce 10,000 ventilators, the covid inquiry has heard. | In a submission on procurement from Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK, Pete Weatherby KC, noted that Michael Gove was "described as INSISTENT that an order be placed" with the Dyson company. | According to the report, in a meeting on 25 March 2020, despite advice that Dyson's units would fail clinical tests, Gove "acknowledged he was under political pressure to ensure we have followed up with Dyson". | The submiss…
(2025-03-05). Fact-Check: Juan González on Trump's "Outrageous" Lies About Panama Canal. democracynow.org 
In his first speech to a joint session of Congress in his second term, Trump once again threatened to annex the Panama Canal. Juan González, co-host of Democracy Now!, fact-checks some of the lies that Trump used to justify U.S. control of the Panama Canal. In his address, Trump claimed 38,000 Americans were killed during the creation of the Panama Canal. In reality, the vast majority of the labor force that built the canal was from the West Indies, largely Barbados. Over 5,600 laborers died, but only about 300 U.S.-born workers died. "No matter how many times you repeat a lie, it still doesn't make i…
(2025-03-05). Democracy Now! 2025-03-05 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 05, 2025; "A Declaration of War Against the American People": Ralph Nader on Trump's Address to Congress; Fact-Check: Juan González on Trump's "Outrageous" Lies About Panama Canal; "Deporting Immigrants Like Me Won't Make Eggs Cheaper or Your Family Safer": Erika Andiola on Trump; "Betrayal": Canadian Researcher Responds to Trump's Tariffs & Trade War Amid Fears of Recession; "War on Trans People": Transgender Journalist Imara Jones Responds to Trump's Speech; Why NJ Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Brought a D…
(2025-03-05). Headlines for March 5, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Delivers Partisan and Divisive 100-Minute Address to Joint Session of Congress, Rep. Al Green Disrupts Trump's Speech to Congress as Other Democrats Protest Silently, After Cutting Aid to Ukraine, Trump Reads Conciliatory Letter from President Zelensky, USAID Memo Warns Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze Could Lead to Millions of Preventable Deaths, As Measles Spreads, Health Secretary RFK Jr. Promotes Vitamins and Cod Oil Liver, Not Vaccines, Judge Extends Hold on Trump's Order Denying Gender-Affirming Care to Transgender Youth, Trump Administration Plans to Cut IRS Workforce in Half, Trump Says…
(2025-03-05). "War on Trans People": Transgender Journalist Imara Jones Responds to Trump's Speech. democracynow.org 
President Trump has signed a number of anti-trans executive orders in the first month of his second term. He has attempted to ban trans women from sports, declared that there are only two sexes, and placed restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans youth. Trump continues to target trans people with hateful rhetoric, leaving trans people uncertain of their futures. "The Trump administration has declared war on trans people," Imara Jones, founder and CEO of TransLash Media and host of its investigative podcast, The Anti-Trans Hate Machine, tells Democracy Now!
(2025-03-05). "A Declaration of War Against the American People": Ralph Nader on Trump's Address to Congress. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump delivered the longest presidential address to a joint session of Congress in modern history Tuesday night, laying out his vision for the next four years as he defended his many executive actions to dismantle large portions of the federal government. For an hour and 40 minutes, Trump repeatedly lied and exaggerated his accomplishments and his opponents' failures, deploying racist and dehumanizing language to describe immigrants, LGBTQ people and his critics. Trump heaped praise on billionaire Elon Musk and his efforts to slash entire government agencies. The speech was "a declara…
(2025-03-05). UK's £32m Investment in Peter Thiel-backed Autonomous Weapons Firm Revealed Amid Deepening Ties to Trump Administration. bylinetimes.com The contracts, signed since 2021, include a previously undisclosed £6.7 million deal for Anduril's 'Ghost Drones' – near-silent mini-helicopters designed for surveillance and targeting. | The MOD has previously acknowledged it has "held contracts" with Anduril since at least 2020, but this as-yet-unreported-on spending sheds fresh light on the UK's growing investment in American AI-driven military systems. | The £32 million figure alo includes previously disclosed
(2025-03-05). Defense tech startup Epirus secures $250 million to make anti-drone weapons. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Yemeni Armed Forces Down US MQ-9 Reaper over Hodeidah. english.almanar.com.lb Yemeni Armed Forces announced late Tuesday that its air defenses managed to shoot down a US MQ-9 hostile reaper over Hodeidah Governorate. In a statement, the Yemeni Armed Forces announced that the drone was shot down using a local-made surface-to-air missile while carrying out hostile missions. The drone is the fifteenth to be shot down …
(2025-03-05). Chinese medical team opens first specialty clinic for breast disease in PNG. ecns.cn The 14th Chinese medical team to Papua New Guinea (PNG) established the country's first standardized outpatient clinic for women's breast health at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) on Monday, according to Chongqing University Cancer Hospital (CQCH).
(2025-03-05). Chinese architect Liu Jiakun wins 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize. ecns.cn Chinese architect Liu Jiakun was awarded the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize, according to official sources on Tuesday.
(2025-03-05). (W.E. Talk) Fausto Giunchiglia: How to Embrace the Ongoing Development of AI. ecns.cn
(2025-03-05). Hefty tariffs on Canada, Mexico come into effect. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of new tariffs could disrupt North American supply chains and especially damage the continent's auto industry, experts say.
(2025-03-05). PLA officer says his battalion now has stronger fighting prowess. ecns.cn Lieutenant Colonel Zhang Dongxu, commander of a combined combat battalion of the People's Liberation Army Ground Force, said his unit now has stronger fighting prowess thanks to intensive training, new hardware and inter-service exercises.
(2025-03-05). Trump delivers blunt speech to joint session of Congress. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump used his address to a boisterous joint session of Congress on Tuesday to tout the accomplishments of the first 43 days of his second term while excoriating his Democratic opponents and announcing that he would implement across-the-board reciprocal tariffs on April 2.
(2025-03-05). Chinese government work report unveils high-tech achievements in 2024. ecns.cn
(2025-03-05). Lawmakers and political advisors focus on AI-related topics. ecns.cn In three to five years, every clinic will have an AI doctor, bringing significant benefits to the general public. However, even with the support of AI doctors and advanced models, grassroots-level doctors will remain irreplaceable.
(2025-03-05). LLM price war may lead to 'catfish effect'. ecns.cn As large language model prices continue to decline, evolving market dynamics and intensified price competition will determine which players thrive in the coming years, said industry experts.
(2025-03-05). More consumption incentives needed. ecns.cn Heightened efforts are needed to allow more households in townships and counties to enjoy consumption-friendly subsidies from the consumer goods trade-in program, and reinforce the dominant position of enterprises in technological innovation.
(2025-03-05). Southeast Asia chip sector seen holding up. ecns.cn The analyst noted that the global semiconductor supply chain is remarkably complex, segmented, and international.
(2025-03-05). Chinese TV shows welcomed in Africa. ecns.cn Sixteen confident women stand in a circle, each with her own distinct charm, while in the middle of the stage, a bachelor nervously prepares for his moment in the spotlight.
(2025-03-05). 29 Gaza Children Taken to Jordan for Treatment as Aid Efforts Expand. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-05). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures February 2025. icrc.org 9 May 2024 — 9 February 2025…
(2025-03-05). Arab Summit in Cairo Adopts Egypt's Gaza Reconstruction Plan, Reject Displacement of Palestinian People. english.almanar.com.lb An emergency Arab summit in Cairo on Tuesday adopted Egypt's reconstruction plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip, as it rejected the displacement of Palestinians. The summit's final statement stipulated "the adoption of the plan submitted by the Arab Republic of Egypt—in full coordination with the State of Palestine and Arab countries, and based on studies …
(2025-03-05). Starmer acknowledges Gaza suffering during iftar event. newarab.com 
Prime Minister During an evening speech at the first ever iftar held in Westminster Hall at Parliament for
(2025-03-05). What's next for Egypt after Donald Trump rejects Arab Gaza plan. newarab.com 
(2025-03-05). British filmmakers urge MPs to press BBC heads over Gaza doc. newarab.com 
British TV and filmmakers are urging MPs to press executives in the BBC over the corporation's controversial In a letter sent to members of the House of Commons' Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee on Monday, the UK Screen Industry urged the lawmakers to ask BBC director-general Tim Davie and chair Dr Samir Shah to "clarify the specific editorial standards relied upon and the decision-making processes that led" to the documentary being pulled.
(2025-03-05). Corbyn urges 'Chilcot-style' inquiry into UK's role in Gaza war. newarab.com 
British MP In a letter to Prime Minister
(2025-03-05). Khalid Abdalla 'summoned' by Met Police over Gaza London protest. newarab.com 
British actor Abdalla, sharing a statement on his social media, said that he and others, including Holocaust survivor "The right to…
(2025-03-05). Watch: Palestinians' Fitting Response to Trump's Gaza AI Video. ummid.com Joining the "AI War" with Donald Trump, a group of Palestinians Friday February 28, 2025 released its own version of Gaza AI Video in a fitting response to the maverick President of the United States.
(2025-03-05). Selected Articles: Rebuilding Ukraine for the Ukrainians and Gaza for the Gazans — As a Trump "Deal"? globalresearch.ca 
By The rare earths deal was not signed. The truth is, a mining deal for Peace would not be …
(2025-03-05). Arab states adopt Egyptian alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'. scmp.com The reconstruction proposal would cost US$53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave, unlike the US plan.
(2025-03-05). It's not just Starmer — other European countries are now using foreign aid money on defence. thecanary.co European nations are facing a critical crossroads as their increasing military budgets are redirected away from vital foreign aid and climate assistance meant for developing countries. This shift is resulting in significant implications not only for the Global South but also for Europe itself. Europe: cutting foreign aid to drop more bombs As conflicts and […] | By
(2025-03-05). Butyrate's Impact on Your Immune System. globalresearch.ca Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber, serves as both an energy source for colon cells and an important signaling molecule for immune regulation | By inhibiting histone deacetylases (HDAC) and suppressing the NF-Œ∫B pathway, butyrate …
(2025-03-05). Hong Kong Firm Sells Panama Canal Stake to BlackRock, Making It Majority Owner Amid Trump's Pressure to Curb Chinese Influence. globalresearch.ca BlackRock Inc. has secured control over key ports near the Panama Canal, stripping away Chinese-linked influence over one of the world's most crucial shipping routes. | The $23 billion deal, which includes $5 billion in debt, will effectively place the strategic …
(2025-03-05). How About the US Becoming the 11th Province? Is the U.S. Protecting Canada. Kim Petersen. globalresearch.ca While living in the Middle East, a Palestinian friend taught me about Arabic culture, which he said was still preserved in Yemen. Arabic etiquette, he told me, was that a guest was to be protected, housed, and otherwise looked after. …
(2025-03-05). The Pentagon's "Ides of March 2024": Best Month to Go to War? globalresearch.ca or the Romans, the month of March (Martius) marked "the time to start new military campaigns." As in the heyday of the Roman Empire, the Pentagon has a mandate to plan and implement a precise "timeline" of military operations.
(2025-03-05). Is the United Nations Becoming a Public Relations Asset for Wall Street? globalresearch.ca [This article by Carla Stea was first published by GR in September 2019.] | "My whole life in politics was marked by a political version, on a small scale, of the epic global contest that is now under way between inclusive …
(2025-03-05). PM Starmer marks Ramadan at 'difficult time for Muslims in UK'. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured giving a speech at a healthcare provider in Surrey, on January 6, 2025 in Epsom, Britain. — ReutersLONDON: UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has celebrated Ramadan at what he called a "difficult time for Muslims in the UK" at an iftar…
(2025-03-05). USAID and the Venezuelan opposition: Corruption and intervention in the name of 'humanitarian aid'. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-05). Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Living with the scars of conflict. icrc.org A photo report by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, recipient of the 2024 ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or…
(2025-03-05). Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War. icrc.org Upholding the laws of war is essential for immediate humanitarian relief—and long-term conflict resolution.
(2025-03-05). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: The value of neutrality for humanitarian work. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). ICRC president: Upholding international humanitarian law is crucial to reducing escalating costs of war. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). Joint statement of the ICRC, the International Federation and the Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). Yemen is a microcosm of why Labour foreign aid vs defence spending strategy is so wrong. thecanary.co Mahra, a 31-year-old mother of four who was expecting her fifth child, is one of 4.5 million people displaced by the ongoing conflict in Yemen, which has been heavily fomented by international powers, particularly the UK. The country faces extreme famine and drought, leaving 21 million people in dire need of humanitarian aid. While attempting […] | By
(2025-03-05). Ethiopia: 2024 Facts & Figures. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-03-05). Philippines: Falling in love in… and for the Red Cross. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). Philippines: ICRC and Marawi City Water District improve delivery of water supply for residents of Marawi. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). South Sudan Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-03-05). South Sudan: ICRC Mobile Surgical Team carries out over 300 surgeries on war wounded injured in the Sudan conflict in Renk town. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). South Sudan: Using sports and arts to combat sexual and gender-based violence. icrc.org
(2025-03-05). OEWG: Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Advisor, at the 10th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York, 18 February 2025…
(2025-03-05). Canada: Supreme Court judge rules police conduct racist, but Indigenous land defenders' convictions remain. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Worker Misclassification Is Costing Both Workers and States. inequality.org
(2025-03-05). Le Pen accuses Trump of 'brutality' over reported Ukraine aid halt. 
The alleged move by the US president is "cruel," the former National Rally party leader has claimed | The former leader of the French right-wing National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, has accused US President Donald Trump of "brutality" over his alleged decision to suspend American military aid to Ukraine. | Several US outlets have claimed that Trump has ordered all weapons deliveries to Kiev to be put on hold following his public spat last week with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, who had made clear his unwillingness to negotiate peace with Russia. | Washington is also considering the termination of intelli…
(2025-03-05). 'Very few people' remember US overthrew Ukrainian govt — Musk. 
The billionaire recalled Senator Chris Murphy's admission that Washington helped to usher in "regime change" in 2014 | Many Americans have forgotten that it was the US that helped overthrow the legitimate Ukrainian government in 2014, plunging the country into turmoil for years to come, Elon Musk has said. | On Monday, Musk responded to a clip of US Senator Chris Murphy discussing Washington's role during the 2013-2014 Maidan protests in Kiev which led to the ouster of then-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich. | The video featured the Democrat admitting that the US had "not sat on the sidelines" during the u…
(2025-03-05). Vance's comment on troops in Ukraine sparks anger in UK. 
A deal with the US is a better security guarantee for Kiev than troops from a country that hasn't fought in decades, according to the vice president | US Vice President J.D. Vance has provoked anger in the UK with remarks about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine. | In an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, Vance stated that a potential minerals deal with the US would provide Ukraine with a "better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years." | Vance did not specify which country or countries he was referring to, but so far only London and Pa…
(2025-03-05). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left.
(2025-03-05). Malaysia arrests journalist who exposed migrant trafficking, corruption. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-05). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-03-05). Meet the Immigrants Sending Their Children Back to Africa Because London is Too Dangerous. dailysceptic.org African immigrants in London are now sending their children off to boarding school in Ghana and Sierra Leone to escape London's deadly black gang-culture. England it seems is no longer a safe country, says Steven Tucker.
(2025-03-05). French Navy Refuses to Rescue 60 Migrants From Dinghy Filling with Water Off French Coast — and Instead Demands UK Border Force Come and Take them to Britain. dailysceptic.org French navy officers refused to rescue 60 migrants on a cramped boat filling with water off the French coast — and instead radioed and asked UK Border Force to come and take them to Britain.
(2025-03-05). Detroit rallies for immigrants' right to live and work in peace. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Over a hundred people rallied at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit Tuesday to protest the fascistic Trump administration and its mass deportation program targeting immigrant workers, their families, and its threats to uproot entire working-class communities. Students and teachers at Western International High School across the street staged a walk-out and joined in the rally. …
(2025-03-05). Mayawati Shakes Up BSP Leadership: Nephew Expelled, Brother Reshuffled. devdiscourse.com BSP Chief Mayawati made significant changes to the party's leadership, dismissing her nephew and adjusting her brother Anand Kumar's role. Kumar, who served as the National Coordinator, opted to hold just one position, leading to his removal from the role.
(2025-03-05). 'Very dumb': Canada's Trudeau hits back at Trump tariffs. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hold a meeting ahead of the NATO summit in Watford, in London, Britain, December 3, 2019. — ReutersPrime Minister Justin Trudeau told US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that his tariffs on Canadian imports were…
(2025-03-05). US cuts off intelligence-sharing with Ukraine. geo.tv 
CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets with US Senator John Cornyn in Washington on December 11, 2024. — Reuters CIA director says we'll work shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine. National Security Adviser says US taking a step back. "Administration reviewing aspects of…
(2025-03-05). Supporters of Romanian presidential candidate rally outside court (VIDEO). 
Calin Georgescu, whose first-round election victory was annulled last year, is facing several charges he describes as political | Dozens of demonstrators gathered in front of a Bucharest court on Wednesday where Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu was attending a hearing. The activists were seen waving flags and chanting slogans in support of the politician, who is currently fighting several criminal charges. | In November, Georgescu, a critic of NATO and the EU and an opponent of aiding Ukraine, secured an unexpected first round victory in the national presidential election. However, his victory w…
(2025-03-05). Betrayed by the System in Brazil. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-05). Students, parents demand Sheikh Wesam Charkawi be allowed back to work. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). University workers: 'We will not be silenced on Palestine'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Kemi Badenoch jumps to JD Vance's defence over 'deeply disrespectful' comments. leftfootforward.org Kemi Badenoch has sided with the US Vice President JD Vance over comments he made that one of her own MPs has condemned as "deeply disrespectful". | In a Fox News interview, Vance argued that the US having an economic stake in Ukraine through a minerals deal is a stronger security guarantee than "20,000 troops from some random country that hasn't fought a war in 30 or 40 years". | The comments have been widely understood to be a dig at the UK and France, who have pledged to provide troops to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. | In an awkward interview on GB News while at a farmers' demo, Badenoch ju…
(2025-03-05). Sahel alliance unveils new flag as regional bloc moves toward greater integration. peoplesdispatch.org The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), that includes Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has taken another decisive step toward regional integration following its recent withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). On February 22, the new flag was unveiled and symbolizes the bloc's growing autonomy as it seeks to redefine its political, economic, and security structures outside the influence of French imperialism and Western neoliberal frameworks. | The new flag showcases the AES logo: an orange sun radiating over a sturdy baobab tree. Beneath the tree, a group of silhouetted figures gathers, s…
(2025-03-05). Peru's president accuses 'bad press' of coup plotting. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-05). Claver-Carone: Lo definen como un halcón. radiohc.cu The New York Times lo presentó como un veterano halcón de la política exterior estadounidense y con ese calificativo coincidió la televisora CNN.
(2025-03-05). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-03-05). Why Russia-US talks are a good sign for all. 
(2025-03-05). South Africa investigates 'treason' claims against Afrikaner groups. 
AfriForum and Solidarity have been lobbying the US government to punish members of President Cyril Ramaphosa's party | South African police have launched an investigation into "high treason" claims against Afrikaner minority lobby groups AfriForum and Solidarity, which are accused of spreading false information to the US government about a recently passed land ownership law. | Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) chief Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya told local media on Tuesday that authorities are examining four separate dockets targeting specific entities but declined to name them. | Earlier,…
(2025-03-05). Russia furthers education outreach in African state. 
Moscow is backing social initiatives as cooperation pillars in the Central African Republic | A Russian education ministry delegation has paid an official visit to the Central African Republic (CAR) and toured a site in the capital, Bangui, where a joint academic center will be built, Moscow announced on Monday. | According to a press release on the Russian government website, the officials met with CAR's Minister of State for National Education, Aurelien Simplis Kongbele-Zingas, and discussed major aspects of cooperation, particularly the implementation of the 'Russian Teacher Abroad' project, which promotes…
(2025-03-05). US consortium to buy Panama Canal ports. 
A Hong Kong-based logistics giant has agreed to sell a 90% stake in its business amid Donald Trump's vows to take back the canal | A Hong Kong-based company has announced plans to sell a controlling stake in a business operating two major ports on the Panama Canal to a consortium of investors led by an American multinational. The deal comes amid mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump over alleged Chinese influence on the crucial waterway. | Addressing a special joint session of the two chambers of the US Congress on Tuesday, the US president claimed he is making a successful diplomatic push to reclai…
(2025-03-05). Trump addresses US Congress: As it happened. 
The US president has begun a "big" speech in which he has promised to "tell it like it is" | President Donald Trump is addressing a special joint session of the two chambers of the US Congress for the first time since taking office in January. | He said earlier that his address would be "big" and promised to "tell it like it is." | The president is expected to make the case for his second-term agenda, including restructuring the federal government at home and advancing 'America First' policies abroad. | On Tuesday, Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and doubled tariffs he slapped last month on…
(2025-03-05). Trump will remove RT sanctions within two weeks — US journalist. 
The president believes that the crackdown on media outlets is "foolish," Ben Swann claims | US President Donald Trump could lift sanctions on RT in as little as two weeks, investigative journalist Ben Swann has suggested. Swann described the sanctions as illegal and contradicting the essence of American democracy. | Speaking at a panel hosted by RT on Tuesday, Swann, who previously ran RT's operations in the US and worked as a managing editor at Fox News, expressed confidence that Trump disagrees with the restrictions on the broadcaster and will soon act to lift them.
| "Within two weeks' time… there'
(2025-03-05). TBTF bank sees writing on the wall for dollar as yen carry trade fears grow. thesiriusrepo 
Ken assesses recent statements by a TBTF bank with regards to the dollar and why fears surrounding the yen carry trade grow.
(2025-03-05). Trump urges Congress to ban trans surgeries on children. 
The US president has said that performing "sex changes" on minor should be illegal | US President Donald Trump has urged Congress to ban "sex change" procedures for children, denouncing the "woke" culture in America. | He made his appeal during an address to the both chambers of Congress on Tuesday night. | "I've also signed an order to cut off all taxpayer funding to any institution that engages in the sexual mutilation of our youth," Trump told the audience. | "And now I want Congress to pass a bill permanently banning and criminalizing sex changes on children and forever ending the lie that any child is tra…
(2025-03-05). Cyber Diplomacy or a Strategic Retreat? US Stopping Cyber-Offensive Operations Against Russia. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-05). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-03-05). US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Let's hold an OSCE Peace Summit in 2025! worldbeyondwar.org 
Europe faces a choice between a continued arms race with a prolonged conflict with Russia and a peaceful agreement between East and West, followed by arms reduction on both sides. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-03-05). EU Energy Strategy: Delays in Phasing Out Russian Imports. devdiscourse.com The European Commission has once again postponed its announcement regarding plans to reduce the European Union's dependence on Russian energy. Initially scheduled for March 26, the announcement has now been delayed to an unspecified date, according to a schedule released on Wednesday. No comments were offered by the Commission on the revised timeline.
(2025-03-05). Russia seeks to serve as mediator between US and Iran. newarab.com 
Russia has offered to mediate between the Russia's state-run Zvezda media outlet reported earlier on Tuesday, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, that
(2025-03-05). Kony's daughters held hostage by Russian mercenaries for 4 months. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New details have emerged showing how two daughters of the elusive rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) leader, Joseph Kony, were held captive for four months by Wagner Group mercenaries in the Central African Republic (CAR). Reliable information obtained by Uganda Radio Network indicates that Maisa Amu and Betty Akidi …
(2025-03-05). Europe's reckless bid for victory. strategic-culture.su Donald Trump wants peace, now. Volodymyr Zelensky and his European supporters want victory, later. This is what the very public disagreement in the Oval Office on Friday was all about. Peace through victory — essentially the Second World War model — is the lens through which virtually all European leaders, and most commentators view the Russia-Ukraine conflict. America sees it differently.
(2025-03-05). A different kind of security guarantee for Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org 
President Donald Trump has made clear that achieving a negotiated settlement to the Russia-Ukraine war is one of his administration's top priorities. To endure, a deal will need to address the concerns and bottom-line demands of Russia, the West, and Ukraine.One of Ukraine's primary demands, on full display during
(2025-03-05). Ukraine's Zelensky calls Trump clash regrettable: 'time to make things right'. scmp.com Ukrainian leader's remarks came hours after the White House announced a pause on US military aid.
(2025-03-05). Ukraine's Zelensky calls Trump clash 'regrettable': 'it's time to make things right'. scmp.com The leader's remarks come hours after the White House announced a pause on US military aid to Ukraine.
(2025-03-05). Alfred McCoy: Slouching Towards Mount McKinley. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-05). 'Literally Eat Sh*t': Supreme Court Strikes Down EPA Clean Water Rule. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-05). Trump Perpetuates Undeclared War in Somalia With Renewed Airstrikes. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-05). Chaotic scenes in Serbia's parliament as smoke bombs and flares thrown, lawmakers injured. scmp.com Serbian opposition lawmakers set off flares in parliament, with one legislator suffering a stroke.
(2025-03-05). They Will Struggle. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-03-05). Australia: Electoral members support SEP campaign against party registration ban. wsws.org "The system is designed to keep the Socialist Equality Party from registering and designed to keep a socialist voice out of Parliament completely."
(2025-03-05). Socialist Alliance launches Sue Bolton's campaign for Wills. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Green Left Show #52: US socialists respond to Trump whirlwind. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Australia: Court ruling undermines challenge to Victorian public housing demolition. wsws.org The Supreme Court ruled the state government does not have to release internal documents related to its decision to demolish 44 public housing towers in Melbourne.
(2025-03-05). Gujarat Forms Committee to Examine Uniform Civil Code Implementation. devdiscourse.com A five-member committee, spearheaded by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, has been established by the Gujarat state government to explore the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The committee paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and is tasked with drafting guidelines for potential UCC adoption.
(2025-03-05). Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to freeze $2bn in foreign aid. geo.tv 
(2025-03-05). Bombing attack kills 12, including 7 children, in Pakistan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A bombing attack hit a military base in Pakistan, leaving at least 12 people killed and about 30 others injured on Tuesday, local authorities reported. At least seven children were among those killed, a hospital list showed.The bombing targeted a military site in the northwestern border province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police and a hospital official confirmed.Jaish al-Fursan, a group affiliated with the Pakistan Taliban, claimed responsibility for the bombing on the military base in Pakistan. In the Holy Month Of
(2025-03-05). Autoworkers oppose UAW backing of Trump tariffs and coming job cuts. wsws.org Workers in the US and Mexico expressed concern about trade war measures and job cuts.
(2025-03-05). Poverty among Australian retirees has doubled in the past decade. wsws.org Soaring housing costs are pushing more retirees into financial distress, with two-thirds of retired renters now living in poverty.
(2025-03-05). Coalition talks in Germany: €1 trillion for the military and infrastructure. wsws.org In coalition talks, the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Social Democrats (SPD) are preparing a huge increase in defence spending and corresponding social cuts. The Green and far-right Alternative for Germany also largely support this course.
(2025-03-05). Trump's expanding global trade war will mean mass layoffs and punishing price hikes for workers. wsws.org The trade war targeting America's three largest trading partners is part of the Trump administration's drive to reshore production and secure its dominance over the Americas in preparation for world war against adversaries and nominal allies alike.
(2025-03-05). Trump's fascist Fortress America. wsws.org Revealed on Tuesday night was the political underworld in power—the physiognomy of the American oligarchy that rules over society.
(2025-03-05). Hundreds gather at Philly's City Hall to support Ukraine after tense White House meeting. whyy.org 
(2025-03-05). Zelensky says wants to 'make things right' with Trump after aid halt. geo.tv 
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 27, 2024. — ReutersPresident Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he wanted to "make things right" with Donald Trump…
(2025-03-05). Watch: When Zelensky gives Trump taste of his own pill. ummid.com Friday February 28, 2025 was an unusual day in the history of meetings between the world leaders when U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky were seen in a heated exchange in front of the cameras.
(2025-03-05). UK House of Lords has opened an inquiry into the Starmer's agreement with Zelensky. expose-news.com The House of Lords has opened an inquiry into the agreement the UK government has signed with Ukraine. To this end, the House of Lords' International Agreements Committee is currently calling for …
(2025-03-05). UK House of Lords has opened an inquiry into Starmer's agreement with Zelensky. expose-news.com The House of Lords has opened an inquiry into the agreement the UK government has signed with Ukraine. To this end, the House of Lords' International Agreements Committee is currently calling for …
(2025-03-05). EEUU suspende apoyo de inteligencia y envíos de armas a Ucrania tras tensión entre Trump y Zelensky. cubadebate.cu El director de la CIA, John Ratcliffe, dijo este miércoles que Estados Unidos suspendió el apoyo de inteligencia y los envíos de armas a Ucrania tras el enfrentamiento en la Oficina Oval entre el presidente Volodymyr Zelensky y el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, el viernes pasado.
(2025-03-05). Trump and Putin's 21st Century power struggle. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-05). Europe must stand firm against the unchecked power of U.S. digital giants. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-05). Manurewa's first Pan-Pacific strategy aims to amplify Pasifika voices. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Mary Afemata, Local Democracy Reporting The Manurewa Local Board is developing its first Pan-Pacific strategy in Aotearoa New Zealand to amplify Pasifika voices in local decision-making. A recent community workshop brought leaders and residents together to develop a strategy that will help guide how the board engages with Pasifika communities. The plan will then…
(2025-03-05). Rural Women Groups in India Combine Economic Progress with Social Reform. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-03-05). Kill Capitalism — Before It Kills Everything Else. fairobserver.com Donald Trump has officially become the new president of the United States. His predecessor, Joe Biden, has gone to the landfill of history. Biden ranks among the worst American presidents ever, which is no small feat given the fierce competition. Traditionally, there has been no shortage of psychopaths, genocidal fundamentalists, mass murderers and corrupt bureaucrats…
(2025-03-05). RFK Jr's False Choice: Why Infectious and Chronic Disease Research Must Go Hand in Hand. cepr.net
(2025-03-05). Trump's Dead People on Social Security Lie. cepr.net
(2025-03-05). Is it 'beautiful'? Sizing up Trump foreign policy in one speech. responsiblestatecraft.org For the avid news watcher, President Donald Trump's approximately 1 hour and 40 minute
(2025-03-05). Outside the Box: Delirium in the Oval Office, Part 3. fairobserver.com In Part 1 and Part 2, I sought AI's aid in assessing the motivations of the global leaders who are now all involved in a surprising brouhaha that broke the news cycle wide open last Friday in the Oval Office. In this third installment, I asked the following question to both ChatGPT and DeepSeek: "We…
(2025-03-05). The founders of Bitcoin were transhumanists. expose-news.com The Extropy Institute was a think tank and ideas market for the future of social change brought about by consequential technologies. Extropians were transhumanists and it was from a group of extropians …
(2025-03-05). Dr. Willie Soon: Sea levels are the lowest they've been in 500 million years. expose-news.com In a short fun video, Dr. Willie Soon demonstrates how the sea level today is the lowest it has ever been. To do this he uses descriptions of the landscape of historical …
(2025-03-05). We must stop Leadbeater's Brutal Euthanasia Bill. expose-news.com The Leadbeater Bill, officially known as the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, is a proposed euthanasia law in the UK that poses significant concerns, including the potential for patients to …
(2025-03-05). Iran Begins Gas Transit from Turkmenistan to Turkey. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-05). Partisan Divisions Define Trump's State of the Union Speech. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-05). 'A Rough Neighborhood': Trump's State of the Union Links Middle East and Global Security. themedialine.org
(2025-03-05). Ecuador News Round-Up No. 20: Noboa and González Advance to a Runoff. cepr.net
(2025-03-05). After the Elections in Germany: On Course to War, Austerity, and Xenophobia, and a Small Left Light of Political Hope. lefteast.org 
(2025-03-05). Rethinking global anti-hunger programs amid US funding changes. globalvoices.org 
(2025-03-05). The Loopholes That Allow MPs' Corrupt Conflicts of Interests to Go Undetected. bylinetimes.com Members of Parliament are being allowed to hide glaring conflicts of interests through a swathe of loopholes that allow potential corruption to slip under the radar, according to a new report. | Analysis by the non-profit group mySociety as part of a new "WhoFundsThem" project has found that the current system for registering financial and corporate conflicts through the Register of Members' Financial Interests is riddled with gaps that could allow wrongdoing to go undetected. | The current rules are, they argue, primarily designed to defend the integrity of House of Commons proceedings, focusing on requirin…
(2025-03-05). Concrete Jungle: Fatigue, fatigue, fatigue! newschoolfreepress.com Welcome to Concrete Jungle — a biweekly series where Brooklyn native Madison Black helps you navigate the ins and outs of NYC as a college student. Think of it as your personal survival guide, if you will. This week, we'll get right into how to combat fatigue during the spring semester! Hey y'all … still …
(2025-03-05). Pakistan struggles with governance and rampant corruption. globalvoices.org 
Recent changes in laws combined with judiciary protests have further destabilized PakistanGlobal Voices Image by Pakistan's legal system faces major challenges, including a lack of transparency, judicial interference, and widespread corruption.
(2025-03-05). CNYRTA/Centro Announcement of Vacant Position Trainer (Full Time). urbancny.com 
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources, Central New York Regional Transportation Authority SALARY RANGE: Grade 5 — $54,267 — $60,655 Note: Starting salary to be determined by evaluation of experience and qualifications for …
(2025-03-05). Financial Empowerment Convention 2025 Fusing Finances with Fun: A Customized Financial Literacy Event for All in These Uncertain Times. urbancny.com 
"What makes me most excited about this convention is that it is 360 degrees of financial literacy with a fun twist," — Me'Shae Rolling Syracuse, New York — Strategic Resources …
(2025-03-05). Owens for Syracuse Opens Campaign Headquarters with Kickoff Petitioning Event. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, N.Y. — The Owens for Syracuse campaign has officially opened its campaign headquarters at 120 E. Washington St., marking a significant milestone in Sharon Owens' bid to become the …
(2025-03-05). Another Inmate Death in NYS Corrections: Governor Hochul Responds following the death of Messiah Nantwi, a 22-year-old individual incarcerated at Mid-State Correctional Facility. urbancny.com 
In yet another troubling incident within the New York State correctional system, 22-year-old Messiah Nantwi, an incarcerated individual at Mid-State Correctional Facility, has died under what Governor Kathy Hochul described …
(2025-03-05). Bernie Sanders walks out halfway through Trump's Congress address. leftfootforward.org Trump's speech, which contained a number of falsehoods and which also saw him double down on his divisive agenda, was the longest presidential speech to lawmakers on record.
(2025-03-05). Favourability of USA among European countries plummets following return of Donald Trump, poll finds. leftfootforward.org 'In Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and Italy, these are the lowest figures for USA favourability since we began tracking this question'.
(2025-03-05). DPWI Minister briefs committee on progress made since taking office. sanews.gov.za DPWI Minister briefs committee on progress made since taking office | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has told the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure that while the department faces several challenges, there are visible signs of progress that have been achieved which will help improve service delivery. | The Minister on Wednesday updated the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure on the progress made in his department since taking office. | The Minister emphasised that in the months ahead, the department will need to accelerate its efforts to ensure tha…
(2025-03-05). PRASA sends condolences after fatal Free State crash. sanews.gov.za PRASA sends condolences after fatal Free State crash | The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says it is working closely with the authorities to gather more information and provide support following the crash that claimed 10 lives in the Free State. | PRASA has confirmed that one of its buses was involved in the accident, which occurred on Wednesday between Smithfield and Reddersburg in the Free State. | "Regrettably, we can confirm the loss of 10 lives. Four passengers and one of our bus drivers are critically injured and have been taken to the nearest hospital. We extend our deepest condolences to th…
(2025-03-05). Commission opens dialogue on viability of electronic voting in SA. sanews.gov.za Commission opens dialogue on viability of electronic voting in SA | The Electoral Commission is expected to start a public conversation about the prospect of electronic voting, or e-voting, during South African elections. | To launch the public debate and discussion on the subject, the commission will host a three-day e-voting conference in Cape Town from 10-12 March 2024. | This conference will serve as a pivotal platform for initiating a public conversation about the possibility of introducing electronic voting sometime in the future. | The conference is based on research commissioned by the Commission and unde…
(2025-03-05). Experts work to strengthen security and information management in secure care centres. sanews.gov.za Experts work to strengthen security and information management in secure care centres | Experts are continuing to refine the norms and standards for secure care centres, taking into account both the importance of physical safety within the facilities and the protection of sensitive information. | The Department of Social Development is currently hosting a two-day workshop in Pretoria focusing on strengthening standards in secure care centres. These care centres are specialised child and youth care facilities designed to provide structured interventions for children in conflict with the law. | Unlike conventional…
(2025-03-05). SA needs R440 billion for transmission development. sanews.gov.za SA needs R440 billion for transmission development | South Africa requires upwards of R440 billion in the next 10 years to expand its transmission infrastructure, says Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. | Addressing the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town on Tuesday, the Minister said the country's transmission development plans have identified the need to modernise and "This is going to require an enormous amount…
(2025-03-05). Whistleblowers a cornerstone in fighting corruption. sanews.gov.za Whistleblowers a cornerstone in fighting corruption | The South African government will introduce the Whistleblower Protection Bill in Parliament this year in a demonstration of support for those who speak out against the scourge of corruption. | This according to Department of Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi. | Buthelezi was addressing the media on the outcomes of the inaugural meeting of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) Technical Meeting held this week. | "We must…recognise the indispensable role of whistleblowers in uncovering corruption. Their courage in exposi…
(2025-03-05). Govt workshops evolving needs of children in conflict with the law. sanews.gov.za Govt workshops evolving needs of children in conflict with the law | The Department of Social Development is reinforcing its commitment to protecting children in conflict with the law. | This as it holds a two-day workshop on the regulations of norms and standards for secure care centres. Secure care centres are facilities where children in conflict with the law are placed for holistic intervention and as required by legislation. | The workshop, currently taking place in Pretoria, brings together a diverse panel of experts and practitioners dedicated to enhancing policies and ensuring these facilities evolve to m…
(2025-03-05). Germany, revival 1949. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-05). Trump, Musk and fascism, the film industry and the Academy Awards. strategic-culture.su By David WALSH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The 97th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Su…
(2025-03-05). Leaked List Shows DOGE Is Lawyering Up. theintercept.com The Intercept has obtained a list of staffers at Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which includes previously unreported names of several attorneys. | The list contains individuals affiliated with DOGE who are working within the Executive Office of the President, a source told The Intercept. It includes around 30 people in total, including
(2025-03-05). The Illusion of the Current Epoch. pressenza.com The great illusion of our time is that we can pay for all our "needs" without having to depend on a community to fulfill them. People strive for independence and self-sufficiency, seeking to solve their problems alone, surpassing the need for community. | Communities are inherently complex, but at their core, they exist to balance and respond to the needs of their members through mutual support and togetherness. Until recently, people relied on one another in countless ways—sharing, exchanging, and supporting each other for food, clothing, work, and more. In many ways, the absence of money facilitated coord…
(2025-03-05). Small Modular Reactors will benefit developing economies. onlineopinion.com.au Today, with 8 billion humans on this planet, only the few wealthy countries are extracting natural resources to bolster their economies and provide prosperous lives for their citizens.
(2025-03-05). Building Off the Momentum from INC-5, INC-5.2 to be Held in Geneva, Switzerland August 5-14. pressenza.com
(2025-03-05). BCU Criminology Interns Actively Participate in the Vibrant Panagbenga Festival. pressenza.com 
Where flowers bloom, so does security. BCU Criminology interns ensured a safe and vibrant Panagbenga at Melvin Jones.: | by: Jenny Bentres, Beca May Pidlao-Palitayan | Baguio City's world-renowned Panagbenga Festival commenced its 29th year on February 1, 2025, with the theme 'Blossom Beyond Boundaries.' In line with this, the Baguio Central University Criminology Interns actively participated in the said festival. They took part as crowd control and safety force multipliers at the Melvin Jones Grounds where the parade ended and programs or activities took place. Before the event started, the criminology…
(2025-03-05). Ugandan anti-terrorism officers brutally assault journalist. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-05). Azerbaijan sentences Kanal 13 director Aziz Orujov to 2 years in prison. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-05). In Turkey, 5 Halk TV journalists face trial for influencing judiciary with broadcast. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-05). Media21 outlet shuttered, 4 journalists arrested in Iraq. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-05). Azerbaijan arrests 2 more journalists in Meydan TV case. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-05). Macpherson to outline Public Works progress, challenges in presentation to parliamentary committee. sanews.gov.za Macpherson to outline Public Works progress, challenges in presentation to parliamentary committee | Key achievements and challenges within the Public Works and Infrastructure space will come to the fore this morning, as Minister Dean Macpherson is set to brief the parliamentary committee that exercises oversight over the work of the department. | The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure will later this morning be joined by senior officials from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) in a presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure on the department's third…
(2025-03-05). Two to appear in court on firearm charges. sanews.gov.za Two to appear in court on firearm charges | Two suspects are to appear in court soon for the alleged illegal possession of firearms, ammunition and drugs as well as the possession of illegal explosives, Western Cape police said. | According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the 41-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man were arrested on Monday at a storage facility in Stikland where a package containing two kilograms of heroin was confiscated. | The arrests come as a multi-disciplinary team comprising Anti-Gang Unit investigators, Crime Intelligence (Counter Gangs and Narcotics) and Visible Policing Anti-G…
(2025-03-05). G20 nations urged to embrace Ubuntu in Agriculture Working Group. sanews.gov.za G20 nations urged to embrace Ubuntu in Agriculture Working Group | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has called on G20 nations to embrace the South African philosophy of Ubuntu as a guiding principle to tackle the shared global challenges facing agriculture, food security and rural livelihoods. | Addressing the second session of the hybrid Group of 20 (G20) Agriculture Working Group (AWG) meeting on Tuesday, Steenhuisen highlighted critical issues that are affecting agricultural stakeholders worldwide. | These include the increasing frequency of devastating animal and plant diseases, the worsening impacts of…
(2025-03-05). Minister welcomes engagement with His Majesty King Misuzulu. sanews.gov.za Minister welcomes engagement with His Majesty King Misuzulu | Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Mzwanele Nyhontso, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the engagements with His Majesty King Misuzulu KaZwelithini. | The Minister led a delegation which included Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Deputy Minister, Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, CoGTA Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Dr Zweli Mkhize, and senior officials from the department, as part of efforts to resolve the challenges within the Ngonyama Trust Board, which have negatively impacted the Board's operations. | The Trust wa…
(2025-03-05). Video of bullying incident at Nqabakazulu High School condemned. sanews.gov.za Video of bullying incident at Nqabakazulu High School condemned | The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has condemned a video circulating on social media showing an alleged incident of bullying at Nqabakazulu High School in KwaMashu, north of Durban. | In the video, a learner is seen physically attacking another learner inside the school's toilet over gossiping allegations. | KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Sipho Hlomuka, has expressed his deep concern over the incident and strongly condemned any form of bullying or violence in schools. | "Bullying as a whole is completely unacceptable and will not be tolera…
(2025-03-05). Mashatile champions sports as a unifying force in SA. sanews.gov.za Mashatile champions sports as a unifying force in SA | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored the power of sports in strengthening social cohesion and fostering unity among South Africans. | Speaking at the Eastern Cape Social Cohesion Dialogue via video link on Tuesday, Mashatile emphasised the need for ongoing dialogue and initiatives that bring communities together. | His address carried a strong message of commitment to social unity, particularly through the transformative power of sports. | "Building a socially cohesive society requires a dedicated effort to promote positive social relationships tha…
(2025-03-05). Belarus: Two years since the unfair sentence against three Viasna members. fidh.org
(2025-03-05). Joint statement of the blocking of Zawia 3: A serious escalation in Egypt's restrictions on press freedom. fidh.org
(2025-03-05). Criminality will be 'dealt with decisively' – Eskom. sanews.gov.za Criminality will be 'dealt with decisively' – Eskom | Eskom, in collaboration with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) Energy Safety and Security Priority Committee, is continuing its crackdown on criminality within the organisation. | This after the power utility and law enforcement executed several arrests related to theft and corruption over the past few months. | "The ongoing efforts have resulted in a series of arrests, with the financial impact of these crimes totalling R1.09 million. | "To date, R873,000 has been recovered and sentencing has been executed. These arrests h…
(2025-03-05). Call for financial actors to lower borrowing costs for Africa. sanews.gov.za Call for financial actors to lower borrowing costs for Africa | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has called for financial actors to actively take steps to lower the cost of borrowing for investment in the continent's development, climate resilience and clean energy transition initiatives. | "Africa is the most mineral rich of all continents yet is the most energy deprived, underdeveloped and the poorest of all the regions," Ramokgopa said on Tuesday. | Addressing the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, the Minister said the biggest challenge confronting the continent is the ability to…
(2025-03-05). Propelling Startups Forward: Tech Solutions for the Modern Entrepreneur. moguldom.com Entrepreneurs today operate in an environment that evolves at lightning speed. Technology, from digital payment platforms to mobile apps, has dramatically expanded opportunities for startups, lowering barriers to entry and accelerating growth. This article explores how business owners can leverage these tools—such as crowdfunding platforms and online loans—to turn ideas into flourishing enterprises. We will …
(2025-03-05). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-03-05). Bytedance Elevates Employee Share Buyback Valuation To $315 Billion #Bytedance #Elevates #Employee #Share #Buyback #Valuation #$315 #Billion #Investment #Fund #Contract #Company #Employee. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Arabian Post) | ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has initiated a new share buyback program for its U.S.-based employees, offering $189.90 per share. This marks an 11% increase …
(2025-03-05). 'We'll tax them': Trump vows reciprocal tariffs against India starting April 2. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose reciprocal tariffs against India starting April 2 for "having trade policies that are unfair to Americans". | While addressing a joint session of the US Congress, Trump said that the reciprocal tax will kick in on April 2. He said that the US has been ripped off for decades by nearly every country on earth and vowed not to "let that happen any longer." | Trump said, " Under the Trump administration, you will pay a tariff and in some cases a rather large one. Other countries have used tariffs against us for decades and now it's our turn to start using t…
(2025-03-05). How Trump's trade war could impact U.S. electricity prices — and state climate plans. grist.org 
(2025-03-05). How Trump's trade war could impact US electricity prices — and state climate plans. grist.org
(2025-03-05). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-03-05). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-03-05). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-03-05). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-03-05). Does Lamine Yamal fast during Ramadan football trainings. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Lamine Yamal, who was able in a short time to become a very famous international football player, but as he belongs to the Islamic religion, questions surrounding him whether he fasts in Ramadan emerged on social media. He is widely regarded as one of the best young footballers in the world with a bright future ahead. Lamine Yamal, 17, was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain, to a Moroccan father and an Equatorial Guinean mother.Does Lamine Yamal fast during Ramadan football trainings?: Spanish newspaper "Sport" confirmed that Barcelona players Ansu Fati and Lamine Jamal are observi…
(2025-03-05). Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 gets release date. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Frieren: Beyond Journey's End fans are in for a treat as the second season for one of the most beloved anime of 2023 is scheduled to release on January 2026! According to Anime Corner, the announcement was revealed during a special talk show featuring the anime's main cast including Atsumi Tanezaki (Frieren), Kana Ichinose (Fern), and Nobuhiko Okamoto (Himmel). Studio Madhouse will be returning to animate the 2024 TAAF Anime of the Year Award winner.Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 gets release date: (Toho Animation/ Studio Madhouse)The special show also revealed Frieren: Beyond Journey's…
(2025-03-05). Which Gene Hackman's dog died with him. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Renowned Hollywood actor Gene Hackman's death alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa and dog is still being reported, as authorities recently announced misidentifying a deceased dog during the investigation in Hackman's New Mexico home, according to AP. The couple owned three dogs, a German shepherd named Bear, Nikita, and their kelpie mix, Zinna. According to Joey Padilla, owner of Santa Fe Tails pet care facility, both Bear and Nikita are alive, but Zinna unfortunately died alongside Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa. Which Gene Hackman's dog died with him?: Rest in peace Gene Hackman, He and his wife…
(2025-03-05). Video: Azerbaijan combats fire at oil refinery in Baku. albawaba.com
(2025-03-05). Musk's bid to block OpenAI's profit shift rejected. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Elon Musk, the American entrepreneur and US government contractor best known for his leadership roles at Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, The Boring Company, and X, attempted to block the profit shift of OpenAI, the US based artificial intelligence research organization behind ChatGPT, the generative AI chatbot. However, a US court rejected Musk's bid.Musk's bid got rejected: As OpenAI is currently undergoing its profit shift from a non-profit or hybrid model to a fully for-profit organization, Musk attempted to block this process. However, a US court denied Musk's bid. According to US District Judge Yvonne…
(2025-03-05). Samsung's XR headset to compete with Apple Vision Pro. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Samsung, the South Korean multinational manufacturer, is set to launch its extended reality (XR) headset this year, directly competing with Apple's Vision Pro.Samsung is set to launch its new XR headset in 2025: According to a Samsung spokesperson, the company is set to launch its entirely new extended reality (XR) headset this year. | The device, designed to advance the future of AI, augmented reality, and virtual reality applications on headsets and smart glasses, will directly compete with Apple's Vision Pro, the company's first spatial computer. | Notably, Samsung first introduced its…
(2025-03-05). Can Yaman and Gà∂zde Gàºrkan spark romance after his return to Turkey. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Can Yaman and Gà∂zde Gàºrkan spark romance.After being well-known in Turkey, renowned actor Can Yaman chose to pursue his career in Italy. But he fell in love with another Turkish girl after failing to obtain the love he sought.The stunning actress Gà∂zde Gàºrkan, well-known in Turkey, became Yaman's new love, and rumors have it that the two have started dating again.Can Yaman and Gà∂zde Gàºrkan's Love and Career: Gà∂zde Gàºrkan / ilkerbilgi Instagram profile Can Yaman gained recognition for his successful roles in well-known television shows such as "ƒ&infin…
(2025-03-05). Mississippi storms kill 2, tore homes' roofs. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least two people were killed as strong storms hit Mississippi and crashed the roofs off an apartment building and a nursing home on Tuesday in a small town in Oklahoma, according to Associated Press (AP).Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves posted on his X account that two people were killed due to the severe weather. Local media said that one of the people died after a power line crashed on his car due to the storm, and the other person died when a tree fell on his car in Madison County.Nonetheless, the storm caused many power outages leaving over 178,000 people without power in Texas, around 23,000 ot…
(2025-03-05). A Diploma without literacy? US student sues her high school>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A 19-year-old student named Alicia Ortiz has made news after disclosing that, despite graduating with high honors, the school system has not given her the help she needs, leaving her unable to read or write.At a Hartford City Council meeting in May 2024, Ortiz, who was awarded a scholarship after graduating high school, told her tale, highlighting the stark deficiencies in special education programs. Since then, her story has spurred discussion about accountability and pedagogical negligence in the American educational system.Knowing that she still lacked fundamental reading skills, Alicia felt anxious…
(2025-03-05). Ramadan huge crescent stolen in Jordan, sparking public outrage. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A four-meter lit crescent, one of the ornamental emblems erected across the city to commemorate the holy month of Ramadan, has been stolen, according to Madaba authorities. Residents are upset over the occurrence, particularly because the city had undertaken a significant beautifying project in preparation for the holiday season.In order to improve the spiritual atmosphere and attract tourists, the Madaba Municipality put up distinctive Ramadan decorations at the city's gates and throughout its streets.The enormous 22-meter crescent in Al-Salam Square, which represents the month's religious and cultura…
(2025-03-05). Birth of students-led political party in Bangladesh. ummid.com The new political outfit, named Jatiya Nagorik Party (National Citizen Party), will be launched today afternoon (28 February 2025) in Dhaka to contest in the next national polls.
(2025-03-05). Ramadan 2025 begins in UK, Saudi Arabia; in India, Pakistan from Sunday: Live Updates. ummid.com Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Jordan and other Arab states will sight the Ramadan 2025 Moon (Ramadan Moon Sighting 1446) today i.e. Friday February 28, 2025 and confirm the beginning of the Holy Month of Fasting.
(2025-03-05). Exclusive-Europe's Eutelsat vies for secure Italian telecoms contract, sources say. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). India central bank announces over $21 billion liquidity infusion to support growth. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). YouTube brings cheaper subscription tier to US with no ads, except for music. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Cross-Country Skiing-Ice-cool Klaebo takes team sprint gold for Norway, Sweden win women's race. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). England drop Marcus Smith for Six Nations clash with Italy. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Osako gives Kobe Asian Champions League advantage over Gwangju. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Apple launches new MacBook Air models with latest M4 chip, cuts price. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Digg to make comeback as co-founder Rose, Reddit's Ohanian bet on AI-driven revival. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Explainer-Could Europe's Eutelsat help to replace Starlink in Ukraine? channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). FAA says agency needs multiple technologies for US air traffic system. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). India's small exporters seek import duty cuts to counter US steel, aluminium tariffs. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Cross-Country Skiing-Dominant Sweden sweep to team sprint gold. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). FA seeks longer ban for Millwall's Roberts after Mateta horror injury. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Haas, America's F1 team, face competition for the tag. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Hamilton feeling flashback to 2007 ahead of Ferrari debut. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Greenland rejects Trump pledge to make the island American. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Trump may lift hold on Ukraine aid pending confidence-building measures, White House says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-05). Rahul Gandhi Stands with Unsung Heroes: The Plight of Railway Porters. devdiscourse.com Rahul Gandhi, a key Congress leader, spotlighted the plight of railway porters who put their lives at risk during a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station last month. Despite the dangers they faced, their concerns remain unaddressed.
(2025-03-05). Louis Vuitton Ventures into Beauty with Pat McGrath. devdiscourse.com Louis Vuitton, a top player in the luxury fashion industry, is broadening its horizons by entering the beauty market this fall. The label has enlisted the expertise of British makeup artist Pat McGrath to direct the creative side of this new venture.
(2025-03-05). Art Market Stumbles as Luxury Investments See Mixed Trends. devdiscourse.com The Knight Frank Wealth Report 2025 showcased a tumultuous year for luxury investments, with art prices plummeting by 18.3%, suffering the steepest decline among top sentimental purchases. Wine and rare whisky prices followed suit with a 9% drop each.
(2025-03-05). Cabinet Boosts Livestock Health with New Veterinary Medicines Scheme. devdiscourse.com The Cabinet has greenlighted pivotal changes to the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme, earmarking Rs 3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26. The decision aims to make high-quality generic veterinary medicines accessible to farmers, as announced by I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
(2025-03-05). Allegations of Corruption in Jammu and Kashmir's Jal Jeevan Mission Spark Demand for Investigation. devdiscourse.com The legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir is embroiled in controversy, with multiple members demanding an inquiry into the Jal Jeevan Mission. Allegations of corruption and inefficiency threaten the mission's integrity, leading to calls for a special House committee to delve into the matter.
(2025-03-05). Constable Blames 'Nightmare' Wife for Disciplinary Issues in Viral Response. devdiscourse.com In a bizarre turn of events, a Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) constable in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut has attributed his disciplinary issues to the alleged nightmares caused by his wife. The constable's unusual explanation has taken social media by storm.
(2025-03-05). Two workers killed, one injured as slab collapses in Chikhla mines of Manganese Ore (India) Limited in Maharashtra: Official. devdiscourse.com
(2025-03-05). Indian Hospitality Sector Poised for Strong Growth in Q4FY25. devdiscourse.com The Indian hospitality industry is poised for a robust performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, fueled by strong demand from Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) activities, vibrant cultural events, and a bustling wedding season, as projected by a report from Motilal Oswal.
(2025-03-05). Delhi High Court to Examine EPFO's Controversial Recruitment Criteria. devdiscourse.com On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court responded to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) recruitment process for Young Professionals. The petition argues that EPFO's procedure grants special weightage of 15 to 30 marks out of 100 to candidates with law degrees from top 40 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) institutes.
(2025-03-05). Revolutionizing Stock Trading: TheShareBrokers' Game-Changing Platform. devdiscourse.com In an era of rapid technological innovation, TheShareBrokers, an online trading platform founded by Pallav Kumar Jha, is making significant waves in the world of stock trading. By offering free demat and trading accounts, the platform removes barriers for new investors eager to dip their toes in the financial markets.
(2025-03-05). Sindh Students Clash with Police Over Indus River Water Dispute. devdiscourse.com In a tense standoff in Pakistan's Jamshoro, students from Sindh University faced a harsh police response as they protested against the construction of water channels aimed at diverting the Indus River to irrigate Punjab. The protest, which erupted on Tuesday, concluded with several students injured and detained, drawing sharp criticism from nationalist factions.
(2025-03-05). Dollar Dips Amidst Escalating Trade War Tensions. devdiscourse.com The dollar fell to a three-month low on Wednesday as financial markets grappled with repercussions from a trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The president vowed further reciprocal tariffs in his first Congress address since assuming office, sparking investor concerns over escalating global trade tensions.
(2025-03-05). A Night of Protest: Al Green's Fiery Stand Against Presidential Address. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events during President Donald Trump's congressional address, Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas was ejected from the chamber. Green's protest against proposed cuts to Medicaid and other key programs set a defiant tone, illustrating his commitment to advocacy for vulnerable citizens.
(2025-03-05). Steve Smith Bids Farewell to ODI Cricket: A Legacy of Triumphs and Leadership. devdiscourse.com Steve Smith, the stalwart of Australian cricket, has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) following a four-wicket loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai. The 35-year-old will continue to play in Test and T20I formats, potentially eyeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will be featured as T20Is.
(2025-03-05). Steve Smith Retires from ODI Cricket: A Legacy of Wins and Records. devdiscourse.com In a significant announcement, Steve Smith has declared his retirement from one-day international cricket. The Australian cricket icon, aged 35, captained his team to a semi-final exit at the Champions Trophy, concluding an illustrious career with an impressive record in the format.
(2025-03-05). German elections: 'The good, the bad & the ugly'. greenleft.org.au 
Mary Merkenich looks at the good, bad and ugly aspects of the German federal election results.
(2025-03-05). Chhattisgarh Municipal Election Results 2025 Not Surprising. ummid.com There is nothing surprising in BJP's victory and Congress's defeat in Chhattisgarh Municipal Elections 2025 because in the municipal elections held exactly one year after the assembly elections, the ruling party generally has the upper hand.
(2025-03-05). Germany Election Results 2025: Key Takeaways. ummid.com The results of Germany's general election show that the center-right political party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is once again on track to become the largest party and reclaim power.
(2025-03-05). Trump's Historic Congressional Address: From Egg Prices to Flag on Mars. english.almanar.com.lb In a lengthy Congressional address, former President Donald Trump declared, "America is back," setting the tone for a speech that touched on a multitude of hot-button issues including soaring egg prices, the fight against "wokeness," and even aspirations for a flag on Mars. This unprecedented address drew significant attention not only for its length but …
(2025-03-05). Trump's approval ratings dip below 40% on economy and foreign policy. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons for January 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington, US, January 20, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-03-05). Trump lauds aggressive start to term in Congress speech, draws catcalls from Democrats. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he delivers a speech to a joint session of Congress, in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, March 4, 2025. — ReutersUS President Trump vows more tariffs, dividing Republicans.Trump's tax cut agenda could add trillions to…
(2025-03-05). US State Dept ends pollution monitoring overseas due to slashed funding. geo.tv 
People commute amid air pollution in Hanoi, Vietnam, February 12, 2025. — ReutersThe US ended pollution tracking by its embassies on Tuesday that had remained a prominent source of data especially in Beijing, as President Donald Trump slashes overseas and environmental…
(2025-03-05). Pope Francis remained stable with no new crises, says Vatican. geo.tv 
Pope Francis waves as he arrives for the weekly general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican, November 9, 2022. — ReutersPope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital, remained stable throughout the day on Tuesday and did not have any new respiratory crises, the…
(2025-03-05). Calling someone 'Pakistani' not offence to religious sentiments: India's SC. geo.tv 
Muslims pray for peace ahead of verdict on a disputed religious site in Ayodhya, inside a mosque premises in Ahmedabad, India, November 8, 2019. — ReutersRuling comes after complainant accused person for using these terms.Authority directs complainant to provide information…
(2025-03-05). After 4.5 years of Adani vs Pennings, court delays another month. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Dutton slammed over threat to cut 36,000 public service jobs. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Dying With Dignity Victoria uses federal election to call for access equity. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). National rallies: Stop killing women. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Police and synagogue attendees shaken to the core by democracy. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Public housing residents will resist Waterloo demolition 'tooth and nail'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Rally condemns politicians' selective concern on racist attacks. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). As Star Casino implodes union calls for 'certainty' for thousands of workers. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). Why the Whyalla steelworks must be publicly owned. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-05). CEPU Tasmania slams gov't 'asset leasing' plans. greenleft.org.au 
The Communications Electrical Plumbing Union has slammed the Tasmanian Liberal government's proposal to sell off energy assets. Kerry Smith reports.
(2025-03-05). Media unmasked: Bezos announcement reveals billionaire bias. greenleft.org.au 
Mainstream media outlets may pretend not to be a mouthpiece for the powerful, but in the end they are loyal to their billionaire owners and the class interests they represent, writes Tamara Pearson.
(2025-03-05). Where are US-Saudi defence ties heading. newarab.com 
While in Washington last week to The talks took place just days after Riyadh had
(2025-03-05). Abbas says will create Palestinian vice-president post. newarab.com 
Palestinian leader Foreign backers of the Abbas, 89, has been in power since 2005 following the death of Palestin…
(2025-03-05). Those working for Iran in UK must register 'or face jail'. newarab.com 
Britain on Tuesday said that all persons working inside the country for Iran became the first country to be placed on an enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), which aims to boost the UK's national security against covert foreign influences. | Security minister Dan Jarvis said th…
(2025-03-05). Trump addresses a fractured US with a boldly divisive speech. newarab.com 
An emboldened second-term US President The twice-impeached convicted felon who survived an assassination attempt did not hold…
(2025-03-05). UAE rejects appeals of 53 sentenced in 'unfair' mass trial. newarab.com 
(2025-03-05). US arrests Islamic State leader behind Kabul airport bombing. newarab.com 
An Islamic State operative who allegedly planned the The bomber detonated a device among packed crowds as In his first address to Congre…
(2025-03-05). Al Hilal lose Champions League last-16 first leg in Uzbekistan. newarab.com 
Saudi giants Al Hilal, the record four-time winner, had qualified for the knockout stage as the top team in the West region, recording seven victories and a draw from their eight group matches. | However, the Riyadh team were outdone by hosts Pakhtakor in freezing conditions in Tashkent. | The Uzbek side, who sealed a place in the last 16 in the final round of group games, took a deserved l…
(2025-03-05). Manchester United prayer room gets mixed response this Ramadan. newarab.com 
(2025-03-05). Saudi Aramco profits drop 12 percent on lower prices, volumes. newarab.com 
Oil giant The world's biggest crude exporter said profits were down more than 12 percent to $106.25 billion in 2024, the second annual drop following a surge in
(2025-03-05). Trump govt walks back order to mass fire new federal employees. newarab.com 
President The updated guidance comes days after a federal judge in California ruled that the 20 January directive from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) was "unlawful" and ordered it to be temporarily rescinded. | "Please note that, by this memorandum, OPM is not directing agencies to take any specific performance-based actions regarding probationary employees. Agencies have ultimate d…
(2025-03-05). Trump hails 'unstoppable' America in return to Congress. newarab.com 
With Musk, the world's richest person, among those attending the primetime televised address, the 78-year-old Republican said after less than two months back in power he is "just getting started." | "America is back," he declared. | Almost every line got loud applause from Republican Party members, including on two occasions when Trump singled out Musk, w…
(2025-03-05). US, Ukraine now plan to sign minerals deal, sources say. newarab.com 
US President Trump had told his advisers that he wanted to announce the agreement in his address to Congress on Tuesday evening, three of the sources said, cautioning that the deal had yet to be signed and the situation could ch…
(2025-03-05). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance?
(2025-03-05). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil.
(2025-03-05). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs.
(2025-03-05). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour.
(2025-03-05). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-03-05). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle.
(2025-03-05). CBSE Xth Date Sheet 2026 (Draft) Published, Check PDF Here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the draft date sheet and time table of Class Xth (Class 10) Phase 1 and Phase 2 to be held in the year 2026.
(2025-03-05). CBSE 12th Date Sheet 2026 (Draft) Published, Check PDF Here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has published the draft date sheet and time table of Class XIIth (Class 12) to be held in the year 2026.
(2025-03-05). 'Ocelot': Amazon unpacks its 1st quantum computing chip. ummid.com Amazon Web Services (AWS) Thursday February 27, 2025 rolled-out Ocelot, its first-generation quantum computing chip.
(2025-03-05). Bihar 12th 2025 Answer Key Released, Result Soon. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has released the Answer Key (Answer Sheet) of 12th Board Exam 2025 and is likely to declare the result of Class 12th Intermediate 2025 Board exam soon.
(2025-03-05). Attempt to 'Sanskritise' India: MK Stalin on NEP 3 language policy. ummid.com The BJP's push for imposing Hindi language through the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has evoked a sharp reaction from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K Stalin.
(2025-03-05). Jharkhand Board 10th Hindi, Science re-exams dates confirmed. ummid.com The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has confirmed the re-exam dates of Hindi and Science papers of Class 10 board exams 2025 cancelled because of reports of paper leak.
(2025-03-05). CUET UG 2025: Registration starts, Last date March 22. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online registration for Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG through its official website cuet.nta.nic.in.
(2025-03-05). KVS Admission 2025-26: Trial Portal Launched, Admission to Start Soon. ummid.com The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is set to start soon on its website 'kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in' the KV Admission 2025 for Classes 1 and Class 2 to above.
(2025-03-05). Ramadan 2025: Itikaf Registration in Makkah Haram, Masjid Nabawi from March 5. ummid.com Online registration for the prospective worshipers intending to perform Itikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Masjid e Nabawi will start from Wednesday March 05, 2025.
(2025-03-05). 'No Witch Hunt': USTM Chancellor's Clean Chit to Assam CM. ummid.com Mahbubul Hoque, the Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), who has been granted bail in the first case by the Gauhati High Court on Monday, March 3, 2025, said nobody is targeting him.
(2025-03-05). Ramadan 2025 fasting hours longest in Greenland, shortest in New Zealand. ummid.com As Muslims around the world supplicate during the Holy Month of Ramadan, it turns out that the fasting hours are longest in Greenland and shortest in New Zealand with other countries falling in between.
(2025-03-05). DEPUTY IGG: I can't get a job of my choice. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Government Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria has opened up on her struggles to find jobs of her choice in the country despite applying for numerous positions. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview over the weekend from Gulu University, Achan noted that …
(2025-03-05). BoU Shs60 billion Heist: Investigations still incomplete. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Public Prosecutions has informed the Anti Corruption Court Magistrate that investigations into charges of causing the government a 60 billion shillings financial loss through manipulation of Finance Ministry and Bank of Uganda payments systems are incomplete. Prosecutor Richard Birivumbuka on Tuesday told the Chief Magistrate Rachael Nakyazze …
(2025-03-05). Pope Francis needs non-invasive mechanical ventilation in nighttime. independent.co.ug 
VATICAN CITY, ROME | TASS | Pope Francis's health condition is stable but needs non-invasive mechanical ventilation in the nighttime, the press service of the Holy See said. "The clinical condition of the Holy Father today has remained stable. He has not experienced episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm. He has remained without a fever, …
(2025-03-05). Schools underutilizing teachers on payroll. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A significant number of government-paid secondary school teachers in the country are not meeting the required teaching hours. Over half are underutilized, with some not teaching at all, while schools continue to hire additional teachers through the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) arrangement. According to the Ministry of Education and Sports, …
(2025-03-05). Uganda embraces Francophonie month with vibrant cultural celebrations. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is immersed in a month-long celebration of French language and Francophone culture, as Francophonie Month takes center stage throughout March. The Embassy of France in Uganda, in collaboration with Alliance Franàßaise Kampala (AFK), the International French School Kampala, the Association of Teachers of French in Uganda (APFO), and …
(2025-03-05). What the copyright management system means to artists. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | For a long time, Ugandan artists have been frustrated by the low returns from their sweat as their works have never been adequately protected against illegal use. This has meant that artists like musicians, comedians, stage and recording actors, and others have had to rely largely on concerts and hired …
(2025-03-05). CNYRTA/Centro Announcement of Vacant Position Associate Vice President of Communications and Planning (Syracuse). urbancny.com 
DEPARTMENT: Administration, Central New York Regional Transportation Authority SALARY RANGE: Grade 11 — $119,113 to 133,136 Note: If successful, AVP position could transition into the VP position after 12 months. …
(2025-03-05). Seven ways that Trump is a danger to America and the world. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-05). Western Cape urges safe driving after several road fatalities. sanews.gov.za Western Cape urges safe driving after several road fatalities | The Western Cape Government (WCG) has urged all road users to prioritise safety and look out for one another. | This comes after several road fatalities were reported in the province this week. | The incidents include a fatal collision that took place on the R61 at Rooidam, on Monday morning. | In Beaufort West, two road incidents also resulted in one death and multiple injuries, while a crash on the N2, near Heidelberg claimed the lives of seven people. | Western Cape MEC of Mobility, Isaac Sileku, has expressed profound concern, saying that receivi…
(2025-03-05). Andrew Tate and brother under criminal investigation in Florida. scmp.com The influencer siblings have just returned to the US from Romania, where they faced rape and human trafficking charges.
(2025-03-05). 'We don't want to be Americans or Danes': Greenland PM. scmp.com Greenland PM's comment comes after Trump's speech to the US Congress on Tuesday saying the US will get the territory 'one way or another'.
(2025-03-05). A Diplomatic Dust-Up for the Ages. dailysceptic.org Trump's art of the deal always has been to ask for everything, judge the point at which the other party has made his final offer and then take what he can get, says Ramesh Thakur. That's what he's doing with Ukraine.
(2025-03-05). Denmark Commits UGX 147b to Support Refugees, Host Communities. plusnews.ug 
The Danish Government has committed to spend at least 147 billion Shillings [USD40million] to support refugees and host communities in Uganda. Speaking in Kampala, Signe Winding Albjerg, the Danish Ambassador to Uganda, said the funding that is going to be provided across four years from 2024 to 2028 will be used to build resilience and …
(2025-03-05). Dr Singiza Appointed Judicial Service Commission Chairperson. plusnews.ug 
Justice Douglas Singiza Karekona is the new Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission following his appointment by President Yoweri Museveni. He replaces Justice Benjamin Kabito, who has led the commission since September 2016. Anonymous sources indicate that Justice Singiza has already made familiarization tours at the Judicial Service Commission and has been introduced to the staff. …
(2025-03-05). Firefighters Battle Fire in Two Houses on Bellevue Ave. urbancny.com 
At precisely 8: 47 a.m., a fire had broken out at 1150 Bellevue Avenue, a two-and-a-half-story wood-frame multi-family residence. Flames licked hungrily at the second-floor porch, twisting upward into the attic, …
(2025-03-05). Stakeholders emphasise importance of regulations to combat financial crimes. sanews.gov.za Stakeholders emphasise importance of regulations to combat financial crimes | The importance of financial accountability and regulatory compliance in protecting non-profit organisations (NPOs) from being exploited for money laundering and terrorist financing came to the fore at the Department of Social Development's (DSD) stakeholder engagement session. | One of the stakeholders at the session on the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) Recommendation 8, was the Chartered Institute for Business Accountants, who underscored this point. | The institute's Technical Manager, Eszter Rapanos, outlined key interventions…
(2025-03-05). The Cancer Gag Act Of 2025. levernews.com
(2025-03-05). The Looting Of America's Affordable Housing Fund. levernews.com When a private equity giant bought California-based grocery chain Cardenas Markets in 2022, grocery workers like Maria Vargas saw their hours slashed. "I can't cover my expenses anymore," said Vargas, who, like almost
(2025-03-05). Australia's Economy Has Turned The Corner, And Consumer Spending Was A Big Help #Australia's #Economy #Turned #Corner, #Consumer #Spending #Help #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australia's economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years in the December quarter, boosted by an improvement in household spending and stronger exports. | The …
(2025-03-05). 'Don't Panic, Do Prepare': Why It's Not Too Late To Plan For Cyclone Alfred #'Don't #Panic, #Prepare': #It's #Late #Plan #Cyclone #Alfred #Gold #Silver #Diamonds #Copper #Aluminum. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For millions of people in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales, Cyclone Alfred will be their first experience living through a cyclone. Alfred is forecast to …
(2025-03-05). When is a peace deal, not a peace deal? When it's a war deal. expose-news.com Sir Keir Starmer and President Macron are leading a coalition to continue the war in Ukraine. The war in Ukraine is driven by ego, malice and geopolitical interests, with Western leaders like …
(2025-03-05). Something is smelling really bad among the peace brokers of Ukraine. strategic-culture.su Starmer preaches about supporting a free and democratic Ukraine while persecuting anyone who doesn't agree with his views or uses social media to complain about the state of Britain. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-03-05). Jeremy Corbyn speaks to the Canary about the corporate power grab taking place in politics. thecanary.co The Canary caught up with Jeremy Corbyn at the launch party of Southport Community Independents, one of numerous locally-rooted and locally-focused groups that could eventually become the constituent parts of a new national party of the left. Jeremy Corbyn: "the corporate power grab is the most fundamental question" Jeremy Corbyn told the Canary that he's: […] | By
(2025-03-05). Labour is turning to more dodgy privatisation — but campaign group EveryDoctor isn't having it. thecanary.co As a small doctor-led non-profit, EveryDoctor has long been punching above its weight — upwards — at the government and malign right-wing actors peeling off parts of the NHS for private profit. Now, it has declared its intention to scale up its operations because it's content to watch the "NHS crumble around us" no further. […] | By
(2025-03-05). EMERGENCY PROTEST TONIGHT: Stop Trump and Ukraine Solidarity Campaign. thecanary.co Protesters will gather outside the US Embassy in London today (Wednesday 5 March) from 5.30pm to protest against Donald Trump's policies towards Ukraine. It comes as a petition organised by campaign group Stop Trump hits over 100,000 signatures. Stop Trump: protest TONIGHT The protest is organised by the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and supported by Stop […] | By
(2025-03-05). Canada's Communists resist Trump's trade war and annexation threats. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO—Canadians are calling BS on Donald Trump's claims that his trade war is about fentanyl or stopping illegal border crossings. From coast to coast to coast, the labor and people's movements say they see it for what it is: pure economic aggression. In perhaps the most succinct summary of the threat, the Communist Party of …
(2025-03-05). Report: Trump tariffs will cost working class families up to $2,000 a year. peoplesworld.org 
As U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs took effect on Tuesday, Congressman Don Beyer released a Joint Economic Committee report showing that the policies could cost the average working-class family in the United States hundreds or even thousands of dollars more per year. If they buy big-ticket items like a new car, the impact will be even …
(2025-03-05). Fired workers tell Trump, Musk how their lives have been ruined. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—"I haven't even received official notification that I've been fired," a former Labor Department worker told People's World during a watch party at AFL-CIO headquarters here last night where she joined a crowd observing Donald Trump's speech to Congress. "I really loved this job and thought it would be a career. "Now I'm going to …
(2025-03-05). Parents, teachers, students march nationwide against school dollar cuts. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Parents, teachers and students in hundreds of cities nationwide marched on and into schools on March 4, declaring education is central to the future of democracy and that cuts in federal education dollars—plus dictates from the Republican Trump administration—endanger that. "This is a direct attack on the future of our communities. Our government is failing …
(2025-03-05). Winners of the Los Angeles 2025 Progie Theater Awards are announced. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — The big winner of the first annual Progie Theater Awards for outstanding L.A. progressive plays and artists of conscience and consciousness is Stephen Sachs, who has just stepped down as the Fountain Theatre's Founding Artistic Director. Sachs and his play won a total of four Progie Awards, including in the Best Progressive …
(2025-03-05). Standing Rock Chair: Energy Transfer's Lawsuit, 'Frivolous' Seeks to Silence Tribe, Allies. indybay.org In the case now before the district court in North Dakota, Energy Transfer versus Greenpeace, Standing Rock Chairwoman Janet Alkire blasts Energy Transfer with the facts and makes it clear that the Standing Rock Nation led the resistance to Dakota Access Pipeline.
(2025-03-05). CPJ leads joint letter to Egyptian president urging release of writer Alaa Abdelfattah. cpj.org
(2025-03-05). The challenge of broad left parties in 2025. internationalviewpoint.org The 2008 crash and resulting politicisation saw the rise of broad left parties in many countries. However in most cases, this wave has crashed, and the tide has turned, posing new challenges for these projects and for revolutionaries operating within them. In this opinion piece, Cian Prendiville reflects on these questions and attempts to plot a way forward. | – | / |
(2025-03-05). To save the environment, we must end the profit system. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-05). India: Mass Struggle vs. Rape Culture. internationalviewpoint.org On August 14, 2024 at 11: 55 pm, the streets of Bengal, usually deserted by this hour, were packed with Indian women claiming their half of the sky. At the approach of the country's 77th "Independence Day" celebration they made the night their own by demanding an end to the rape culture that undercuts any notion of independence. | – | / |
(2025-03-05). Belgium: First mass mobilisation against the federal government. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-05). Tikva Honig-Parnass 1929-2025. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-05). Support imprisoned comrade in Spanish state. internationalviewpoint.org In Spain, a comrade of Anticapitalistas is in prison for participating in a demonstration against the negationist extreme right. He is 27 years old, has been in prison for one year and still has four more years to go. | – |
(2025-03-05). Watch: Trump's first congressional address of his second presidency. scmp.com US president takes credit for 'swift and unrelenting action' following his return to power six weeks ago.
(2025-03-05). Germany's likely next government seeks to boost defence amid doubts about US. scmp.com Friedrich Merz said Germany must quickly strengthen its defence capability because of the 'increasing threat situation'.
(2025-03-05). Scientists take first step to bringing back mammoth by creating 'woolly mouse'. scmp.com US start-up Colossal Biosciences says it is on track to produce a woolly mammoth calf born to a surrogate elephant mother by late 2028.
(2025-03-05). Trump to meet Canada, Mexico in middle on tariffs, US commerce chief says. scmp.com News on tariff relief could come as early as Wednesday, Lutnick said, in a signal that the US president might be wavering after stocks dipped.
(2025-03-05). Trump's damage to American credibility might be irreparable. scmp.com While the Trump administration is upending the status quo of global security and trade, the biggest loser will be the US itself.
(2025-03-05). Trudeau tells Trump that tariffs are 'very dumb', says Canada is striking back. scmp.com The prime minister says Canadians are polite, but 'will not back down' now that US has launched trade war.
(2025-03-05). Canada hits back at Trump with 25% tariffs on US$20 billion of US imports. scmp.com PM Justin Trudeau says Canadians are polite, but 'will not back down' now that US has launched trade war.
(2025-03-05). Hundreds Protest at Tesla Showroom in Berkeley. indybay.org Demo at Tesla showroom has grown larger by the week. This time mariachi band and more.
(2025-03-05). Trump se atribuye éxito en economía y migración en su discurso al Congreso de EEUU. cubadebate.cu En un discurso repleto de autoelogios que duró más de una hora y media, el presidente estadunidense, Donald Trump, se atribuyó esta noche el mérito por su "acción rápida e implacable" para reorientar la economía, la migración y la política exterior del país en un discurso al Congreso y al pueblo estadounidense en el que hizo un recuento de sus turbulentas primeras semanas en el cargo.
(2025-03-05). Trump enfrenta abucheos de la oposición durante su discurso ante el Congreso de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Miembros del Partido Demócrata interrumpieron este martes con abucheos el discurso que el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, pronunció ante una sesión conjunta del Congreso, al tiempo que el presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, el republicano Mike Johnson, tuvo que pedir varias veces orden.
(2025-03-05). La OMS recomienda caminar 10 mil pasos diarios para perder un kilo de peso semanal. cubadebate.cu La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) recomienda 150 minutos de actividad física moderada, que puede incluir caminar 10 mil pasos diarios para lograr perder un kilo de peso en siete días, destacan hoy medios digitales. Caminar 10 mil pasos diarios es una meta alcanzable y efectiva para mejorar la salud y perder peso.
(2025-03-05). UNE pronostica una afectación de 1 726 MW para pico nocturno de este miércoles. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio las 24 horas del día por déficit de capacidad, el mismo se mantuvo afectado durante toda la madrugada de hoy. La máxima afectación fue de 1749 MW a las 19: 10 horas, coincidente con la hora de máxima demanda, mayor que lo planificado por demanda superior al pronóstico.
(2025-03-05). Frank: Un barbero en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los últimos 28 años Frank se los ha pasado entre mechones de cabellos ajenos. Rizados, lacios, crespos. Largos, medios, cortos. Si hay un sonido que disfruta es el del choque metálico que se produce entre las hojas de acero de las tijeras. "Si no hay amor, no hay nada", dice, tratando de explicar lo que siente por su faena.
(2025-03-05). Chávez, acercamientos al ser humano. cubadebate.cu Esta es una propuesta al lector para aproximarnos a facetas humanas menos conocidas del líder venezolano. Las fuentes principales son los relatos públicos que él nos legara. También he utilizado impresiones y opiniones de allegados suyos — subordinados, familiares, gente del pueblo y amigos—, con quienes he dialogado de modo informal o he tenido la satisfacción de entrevistar para la biografía de Chávez que estoy por concluir.
(2025-03-05). Fallece en Madrid el célebre músico y compositor cubano Edesio Alejandro. cubadebate.cu El mundo de la cultura cubana está de luto tras la pérdida del renombrado compositor y músico Edesio Alejandro, quien falleció en Madrid, España, luego de una prolongada lucha contra el cáncer de próstata. Su muerte deja un inmenso vacío en el ámbito artístico, donde su creatividad y aportes marcaron un hito en la música y el cine.
(2025-03-05). La Ferrovia Pan-Asiatica: un progetto rivoluzionario per il futuro dell'ASEAN. strategic-culture.su Con la realizzazione della Ferrovia Pan-Asiatica, promossa dalla Cina nell'ambito della Belt and Road Initiative, si apre una nuova era per l'integrazione completa dei Paesi ASEAN, collegando Laos, Vietnam e Thailandia e stimolando scambi commerciali, sviluppo sostenibile e cooperazione regionale. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi anni, la Cina ha lanciato una serie di iniziative infrastrutturali di portata globale, tra cui la Belt and Road In…
(2025-03-05). Perché i modelli cinesi stanno sbalordendo gli americani nella passerella tecnologica. strategic-culture.su L'Impero del Caos non prenderà alla leggera la competizione. Il Regno di Mezzo è impassibile e pronto a scatenarsi. | Segue nostro Quando il presidente Xi Jinping ha recentemente ospitato un raro incontro con una serie di superstar cinesi della tecnologia, tra cui un "rieducato" Jack Ma, fondatore di Alibaba, li ha esortati a "mostrare il loro talento", un modo per dire di andare all'attacco nella guerra tecnologica con gli Stati Uniti.
(2025-03-05). La misma convicción. cubadebate.cu Para los de espíritu pequeño fue una frase numantina o suicida. Para los revolucionarios cubanos ha sido siempre expresión de convicciones, firmeza, de irredenta disposición a entregarlo todo por la Patria amada.
(2025-03-05). Qué trae la prensa cubana, miércoles 5 de marzo de 2025. cubadebate.cu