(2025-03-12). EU Backs Islamic Terrorists in Syria While Russia, US Condemn Their Massacres. globalresearch.ca Ever since the NATO-backed terrorist takeover of Syria, the situation in the country has been a total disaster. The Islamic radicals have been conducting extremist policies that strip minorities of virtually any rights. Many analysts (
(2025-03-12). U.S. Endorses Syrian Democratic Forces' Integration into Unified Syria. devdiscourse.com In a significant political development, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced support for an agreement between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syria's new government. This landmark accord, made public by the Syrian presidency on Monday, aims to incorporate SDF-controlled regions into Syria's state institutions.
(2025-03-12). Russia and U.S. Call for UN Meeting as Toll From Massacres on Syria's Coast Tops 1,400. globalresearch.ca Russia and the United States on March 9 called for closed-door consultations at the United Nations Security Council to address the recent escalation on the Syrian coast which saw the death of hundreds of civilians from the Alawite minority in …
(2025-03-12). Hamas says Israel sabotaging Gaza cease-fire talks, awaiting update from negotiations in Doha. haaretz.com SYRIA: Israel prepares for prolonged stay in Syria, setting up new IDF outposts; Syria's interim government signs cease-fire with Kurdish-led forces ‚ñ U.S.: Trump says 'we ought to get them the hell out, you can have him' regarding pro-Palestinian activist's arrest ‚ñ Yemen's Houthis renew naval blockade until Israel unfreezes Gaza aid ‚ñ LEBANON: Israel releases five prisoners ahead of new border talks…
(2025-03-12). Insecurity in Syria benefits Zionist regime: Senior Iranian diplomat. presstv.ir Iran believes insecurity in Syria serves the interests of the Zionist regime and allows extremists to threaten regional peace, according to a senior Iranian diplomat.
(2025-03-11). NATO's Adolf Hitler defence for Syria's Einsatzgruppen does not cut it. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-11). Thousands reported killed in Syria as HTS-allied forces attack, execute Alawites. thegrayzone.com Editor's note: Sectarian Sunni forces linked to the new HTS-led government of Syria have massacred over 1300 Alawites in the past week, according to a conservative estimate. The Grayzone has spoken to staff from a Western aid organization currently on the ground in Syria who say the death toll is much higher than the official count. They told us that over 4000 Alawites have been killed, thousands are wounded with little access to medical assistance, and some 200,000 are internally …
(2025-03-11). Democracy Now! 2025-03-11 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 11, 2025; "This Is All Retaliatory": Judge Blocks Mahmoud Khalil's Deportation as Trump Vows More Arrests; Noura Erakat: Trump's Abuses & Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest Are Products of U.S. Imperialism Coming Home; "A Devastating Tragedy": 1,000+ People Killed in Syria Amid Reports of Massacres Against Alawites | Headlines for March 11, 2025; "This Is All Retaliatory": Judge Blocks Mahmoud Khalil's Deportation as Trump Vows More Arrests; Noura Erakat: Trump's Abuses & Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest Are Products of U.S. Imperialism Coming…
(2025-03-11). Sectarian Violence Sweeps Syria as Western-Backed Security Forces Rampage in Alawite Towns. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-11). Takfiris Committing Genocide Against Peaceful Syrians: Al-Houthi. orinocotribune.com The leader of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, says those who militarily, politically, and financially support Takfiri groups share responsibility for their crimes. | The leader of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, on Sunday condemned the massacres committed by "Takfiri groups" in Syria, calling on all parties to denounce these crimes. | In a speech addressing developments in Syria, Sayyed al-Houthi stated that those who militarily, politically, and financially support Takfiri groups share responsibility for their crimes. | He highlighted how these groups…
(2025-03-11). Vanessa Beeley Interview — Ethnic Cleansing In Syria Carried Out By US/Israeli-backed Extremists. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me once again today is Vanessa Beeley, here to follow up on our last two conversations regarding the fall of Syria to the US/Israeli-backed extremists. We first discussed the situation as it was unfolding, then a week later reflecting on what was known at the time. Today we are discussing what we now know
(2025-03-11). Headlines for March 11, 2025. democracynow.org Ukrainian Drones Kill 3 in Moscow; U.S. and Ukrainian Officials Meet in Jeddah for Ceasefire Talks, Israel Accused of Weaponizing Aid and "Imposing Starvation" Amid Gaza Blockade, Judge Blocks Deportation of Green Card Holder and Columbia Campus Protest Leader Mahmoud Khalil, Linda McMahon Warns Universities to Combat "Antisemitism" or Lose Funding, Syria's Kurdish Forces Sign Deal to Join Interim Syrian Government, Ex-Philippines Leader Rodrigo Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant for Drug War Killings, U.S. Stocks Plummet as Trump's Trade War Takes Its Toll, Elon Musk Says DOGE Is…
(2025-03-11). "A Devastating Tragedy": 1,000+ People Killed in Syria Amid Reports of Massacres Against Alawites. democracynow.org 
In Syria, over a thousand people have been killed, the vast majority of them civilians, in a spate of massacres largely targeting the country's Alawite religious minority. Syria's longtime ruling family, the Assads, are members of the Alawite sect. The recent clashes began Thursday after coordinated attacks by gunmen linked to the former regime killed over 200 members of the new government's security forces. In response, government forces along with armed groups and individuals poured into Alawite villages throughout the region, carrying out reprisal attacks. Syria's interim President Ahme…
(2025-03-11). Syrian massacre. Œë comparison with the Armenian genocide. defenddemocracy.press The massacre on the Syrian coast resembles the Armenian Genocide in scale According to the Russian channel Rybar: "We did some math: it turns out that the average number of people killed per day during the Armenian Genocide was 450 . According to very conditional, objective data only, 80 more people are being killed per …
(2025-03-11). Kurdish-Led SDF To Join Syrian State in Landmark Agreement. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-11). Iran Condemns Civilian Killings in Syria, Warns of Israeli Gains. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's special envoy for Syrian affairs condemned the killing of innocent civilians from various minority groups in Syria, stating that instability in the country serves Israel's interests.
(2025-03-11). Israeli army to set up new posts in Syria to prevent new regime military buildup along Israeli border. haaretz.com The Israeli army has been tasked with preventing Syrian forces from gathering within 65 kilometers from the border, while also preparing to build more outposts in order to prevent the regime from deploying long-range weapons south of Damascus…
(2025-03-11). Kurds sign deal in Syria: Case for US troops there 'weaker than ever'. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Amid all of the violence on the Syrian coast this week, there was one development Monday that may reduce the chaos in the northeast: the new Sunni leadership
(2025-03-12). Take Action: The Arrest Of Mahmoud Khalil Is A Warning. popularresistance.org The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and recent graduate of Columbia University, may seem like an isolated case—just another student detained under the increasingly draconian surveillance of the US security state. Some may wonder why anyone should care about the fate of a single foreign graduate student at an Ivy League university. But Khalil's story is not an anomaly; rather, it is a warning. His detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in what appears to be an attempt to silence pro-Palestinian activism, is part of a much broader global trend: the rise of authoritarianism…
(2025-03-12). Dems for Some Reason Expect Trump to Follow the Law on Detention of Mahmoud Khalil. theintercept.com 
As protests arise and First Amendment questions mount surrounding the immigration It found little support among Tlaib's colleagues in Washington, with a mere 14 Democrats signing their names on the letter condemning Khalil's detention as an "illegal abduction." | Instead, statements from prominent Democrats suggest much of the party is taking th…
(2025-03-12). Trump Admin Is Trying To Deport Mahmoud Khalil for Speech That's 'Contrary' to US Foreign Policy. news.antiwar.com The Trump administration is trying to deport 30-year-old Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder who was arrested by ICE agents over the weekend, for activity that is "contrary" to US foreign policy based on his involvement in protests critical of Israel's war on Gaza at Columbia University. A White House official told The Free Press …
(2025-03-12). United States: New Yorkers protest Trump's arrest of Palestinian student activist. greenleft.org.au 
Chants of "No ICE, No KKK, No Fascist USA!" echoed through downtown Manhattan on March 10, as people protested the kidnapping and detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, Mahmoud Khalil, reports Saurav Sarkar.
(2025-03-12). Hundreds rally in defense of Mahmoud Khalil in New York City: "There is fascism happening in this country" wsws.org Students, teachers and community members at the rally warned that the disappearance of Khalil was an attack on everyone's democratic rights.
(2025-03-12). Only handful of US Democrats call for release of pro-Palestine student. presstv.ir Only 14 Democrats in the US Congress have signed a letter calling for the release of Palestinian student-activist and Green Card holder Mahmoud Khalil.
(2025-03-12). White House condemned for using 'shalom' to taunt Mahmoud Khalil. newarab.com 
(2025-03-11). Columbia: Stop the Repression Against students. action.eko.org Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate from Columbia University, has vanished. ICE agents stormed his residence.
(2025-03-11). When speaking up for Palestine becomes a crime. mondoweiss.net 
The fight to free Mahmoud Khalil is not merely about preserving First Amendment rights, it is about whether we will allow our government to criminalize resistance to its complicity in human rights abuses and genocide.
(2025-03-11). ICE Secretly Hauled Mahmoud Khalil to Louisiana as Retaliation, Lawyers Allege. theintercept.com 
Mahmoud Khalil's wife watched as agents from the Department of Homeland Security handcuffed her husband and whisked him away from their New York City apartment in an unmarked vehicle on Saturday evening. | Agents ignored the pleas of Khalil's wife who tried to show them legal papers proving her husband was a green card holder. They wouldn't heed her requests to share where they were taking him, according to
(2025-03-11). Momentum builds behind calls for release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from ICE detention. peoplesdispatch.org As recent Columbia graduate and leading activist in the Palestine solidarity movement Last year, Khalil was a negotiator between student organizers participating in the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and Columbia University, fighting for their institution's divestment from institutions that support the Israeli genocide against the Palestin…
(2025-03-11). Palestinian Student Organizer Arrested and Detained by US Department of Homeland Security. orinocotribune.com 
Agents with the US Department of Homeland Security arrested Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil on Saturday, March 8, at his residence in New York City. Khalil was active in the Palestine solidarity movement at Columbia University and was one of the lead negotiators with the university administration during the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in spring 2024. | Khalil is currently being detained in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center where he could be processed for deportation. At the time of writing, neither his legal team nor his family knows of his whe…
(2025-03-11). "This Is All Retaliatory": Judge Blocks Mahmoud Khalil's Deportation as Trump Vows More Arrests. democracynow.org 
A federal judge has blocked the deportation of recent Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent legal resident of the U.S. who was arrested by immigration authorities for helping organize campus solidarity protests with Gaza. He had been receiving daily threats stemming from an online smear campaign launched by pro-Israel activists before his arrest and repeatedly appealed to university administrators for protection. Khalil, who is a Palestinian green card holder, is married to a U.S. citizen. Upon his arrest, he was separated from his pregnant wife and transported to a detention facility in Louisi…
(2025-03-11). Professor at Center of Columbia University Deportation Scandal is Former Israeli Spy. mintpressnews.com The professor at the center of the Columbia University deportation scandal is a former Israeli intelligence official, MintPress News can reveal. Mahmoud Khalil, a recent graduate of the university's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), was abducted by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) Saturday for his role in organizing protests last year against Israel's attack …
(2025-03-11). Protesters demand release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. aljazeera.com Protesters in New York gathered to demand the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.
(2025-03-11). Mahmoud Khalil's disappearance: The Trump administration's crackdown on political dissent. nationofchange.org Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate, was forcibly taken by ICE without a warrant, marking the first political disappearance under Trump's second administration.
(2025-03-11). With Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest, US Violence Abroad Is Coming Home. truthout.org Palestinian human rights attorney Noura Erakat responds to the arrest of Columbia University student protest leader Mahmoud Khalil and situates it in the long, bipartisan history of anti-Palestine suppression of free speech. "It was the Biden administration, it was the Democratic establishment, that has created the conditions that we are now seeing taken advantage of," she says of Khalil's… |
(2025-03-11). Noura Erakat: Trump's Abuses & Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest Are Products of U.S. Imperialism Coming Home. democracynow.org 
Palestinian human rights attorney Noura Erakat responds to the arrest of Columbia University student protest leader Mahmoud Khalil and situates it in the long, bipartisan history of anti-Palestine suppression of free speech. "It was the Biden administration, it was the Democratic establishment, that has created the conditions that we are now seeing taken advantage of," she says of Khalil's targeting by the Trump administration for deportation. Erakat calls for continued resistance and study of U.S. imperialism and Zionism in the face of racist repression. "This is the precise moment we sho…
(2025-03-11). Judge Halts Trump Administration's Attempts to Deport Mahmoud Khalil. truthout.org A federal judge has blocked, for now, the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a former student at Columbia University who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, ostensibly for his involvement and leadership during student-led demonstrations against Israel's genocidal attacks on Palestinians. Khalil's detention and planned deportation came days after President Donald… |
(2025-03-11). Only 14 House Members Sign Letter Calling for Activist Mahmoud Khalil's Release. truthout.org A group of over a dozen lawmakers is demanding the "immediate" release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil after his likely illegal arrest and threat of deportation by the Trump administration this week. The House members, led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan), raised alarm about the threat to free speech raised by Khalil's detention, saying that his arrest violates immigration laws and… |
(2025-03-12). Post-election demonstrations in Mozambique inspire protests against socioeconomic crisis in Angola. globalvoices.org 
(2025-03-12). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). A questionable account by Varoufakis of the origins of the Greek crisis. cadtm.org
(2025-03-12). 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. | – | / |
(2025-03-12). Toward a Socialist Approach to Crisis. internationalviewpoint.org Ståle Holgersen is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Stockholm University and a member of the ecosocialist Zetkin Collective. His new book makes essential contributions to socialist strategy in our crisis times and, more broadly, to theorizing crisis. He develops a fresh understanding of the ecological crisis as one expression of capitalist crisis tendencies and persuasively argues against the left shibboleth that capitalist crises are good for radicals. "Crises are the enemy," writes Holgersen, in his characteristically clear, captivating voice. The book will advance thinking among socialists familia…
(2025-03-12). Argentina: Milei, the crypto-presidential scam and the crisis of legitimacy. internationalviewpoint.org On 14 February 2025, Argentine president Javier Milei used his Twitter/X account to promote $LIBRA, a recently created cryptocurrency. The tweet – immediately relayed by his sister Karina (Secretary General of the Presidency and a key figure in "La Libertad Avanza", the presidential party) as well as an army of 'influencers' close to the government – helped propel the digital asset. | – | / |
(2025-03-12). Thursday 3/20: Art In Times of Crisis. indybay.org Arrillaga Family Pavilion | 3921 Fabian Way | Palo Alto, CA 94303…
(2025-03-12). Mired in crypto scandal, Javier Milei escalates war on Argentina's working class. wsws.org The approval of an IMF package and the appointment of the two judges by executive decree, both clear authoritarian power grabs, took place amid accusations of corruption against Milei in connection with the "crypto crisis".
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). UNRWA warns of Gaza hunger crisis amid Israeli blockade. presstv.ir UNRWA warns that another hunger crisis in Gaza threatens the survival of two million people if Israel continues blocking humanitarian aid.
(2025-03-11). Protest set to take place over Welsh public sector pension scheme's funding of genocide and climate crisis. thecanary.co On Wednesday 12 March, climate campaigners will join other groups from across Wales to demonstrate at the quarterly Wales Pension Partnership joint governance committee meeting in Swansea. They collectively demand that the Wales Pension Partnership (WPP), the local government pension scheme pool, strengthens its Responsible Investment policy. They are calling for funded activities to contribute …
(2025-03-11). Medicaid Plays a Key Role in Preventing Overdoses. progressive.org The House of Representatives' proposed Medicaid cuts will put lives at risk and worsen the opioid overdose crisis.
(2025-03-11). Moscow slams Western media silence on US journalist's death. 
Chilean-American Gonzalo Lira in a Ukrainian jail after being arrested by the country's secret service | The fact that only Moscow cared about the fate of US blogger Gonzalo Lira, who died in a Ukrainian prison last year, is a sign of the "deepest crisis" affecting the international bodies that are supposed to protect journalists, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. | Lira, a Chilean-American citizen, died behind bars in Ukraine in January 2024, while awaiting trial for "systematically justifying the Russian aggression." | Zakharova recalled the ordeal of the US journalist during a c…
(2025-03-12). Juli Zeh on the war in Ukraine: Negotiate, don't wish. indybay.org The escalation in the Russian-Ukrainian war since Russian troops invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022 has now lasted more than 1000 days. Over a million dead and injured, and the danger of the war spreading as a result of further NATO missile deliveries to Ukraine are increasing pressure on the German government to work for a ceasefire. Negotiate now!!
(2025-03-12). Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). Russia says it is waiting to hear from US on Ukraine 30-day ceasefire plan. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). US to resume military help to Ukraine, Kyiv backs ceasefire proposal. scmp.com Ball in Moscow's court as joint US-Ukraine statement calls for 'an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement'.
(2025-03-12). Two Myths About the Gaza Ceasefire. cadtm.org
(2025-03-12). Russia 'easier to deal with' than Ukraine — Trump. 
The US president may hold another conversation with Vladimir Putin later this week | US President Donald Trump has reiterated that, so far, he has found it easier to deal with Russia than Ukraine as he seeks to broker peace between the two countries, expressing hope that Moscow would agree to a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Kiev. | Trump made the remarks at a business roundtable on Tuesday, shortly after Ukrainian and American delegations met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Kiev agreed to what the US leader described as a "full ceasefire" while Washington unblocked military and intelligence assistance. | "I've…
(2025-03-12). Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire during talks with U.S. in Saudi Arabia. independent.co.ug 
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia | Xinhua | Ukraine on Tuesday signaled its readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire" following talks with a U.S. delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement. The statement, issued after hours of consultations between senior officials from the two countries, said the truce …
(2025-03-12). Yemen's Houthis Resume Naval Attacks Amid Israeli Blockade. devdiscourse.com The conflict in the Middle East took a sharp turn as Yemen's Houthis declared on Tuesday that they would recommence naval attacks on Israeli vessels navigating the Red and Arabian seas. This announcement marks an end to the relative calm that began in January, triggered by the Gaza ceasefire.
(2025-03-12). US, Ukraine reach ceasefire deal, await Russia's response. geo.tv 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov pose for a picture after their meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 11,…
(2025-03-12). Euro buoyed by Ukraine ceasefire proposal, tariffs squeeze stocks. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Yemen's Houthis say 'any Israeli vessel' in nearby waterways again a target. scmp.com Renewed threat to shipping ends a period of relative calm that started in January with the Gaza ceasefire.
(2025-03-12). Euro Peaks Amid Ukraine's Ceasefire Decision. devdiscourse.com The Euro reached a notable peak, hitting five-month highs as Ukraine announced its willingness to adhere to a month-long ceasefire proposal by the United States. This news caused a stir in global markets, with European equity futures advancing and the FTSE index also showing positive momentum.
(2025-03-12). Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have begun in Doha. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). US resumes security support to Ukraine as Kyiv 'ready' to accept ceasefire proposal. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio , Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak , Ukraine's Foreign Affairs Minister Andrii Sybiha and Ukraine's Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov as they attend the Ukrainian and US delegations meeting in Jeddah on March 11, 2025, amid the Russian…
(2025-03-12). Ceasefire talks begin in Doha as Israel cuts Gaza's power supply. newarab.com 
A senior Hamas official said that a fresh round of "A new round of ceasefire negotiations began today," Abdul Rahman Shadid said in a statement. "Our movement is dealing with these negotiations positively and responsibly." | Israel has also sent a team of negotiators for talks aimed at extending the fragile ceasefire in Gaza but has so far not commented on the talks. | "We hope that the current…
(2025-03-12). Saudi-hosted talks see Ukraine accept 30-day ceasefire plan. newarab.com 
Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia in In the first high-level US-Ukraine meeting since President "Today we ma…
(2025-03-12). NZ Filipino group praises arrest of Duterte over 'fake drug war' on poor. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A New Zealand-based Filipino solidarity network has welcomed the arrest of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte by Interpol on charges of crimes against humanity on a warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC). "We congratulate the human rights activists — both from the Philippines and around the world — who held the…
(2025-03-12). DR Congo: Rwanda-Backed M23 Target Journalists, Activists. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group secure a street prior to the arrival of the leader of Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), an alliance of political parties and armed groups including the M23, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on February 1, 2025. | © 2025 TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images | The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and the allied Alliance Fleuve Congo have threatened, detained, and attacked journalists, critics, and civil society activists since capturing Goma in January. Restoring a measure of normalcy to the M23 occupied cities of Goma and Bukavu will mean all…
(2025-03-12). PMPI Statement on the Arrest of Former President Rodrigo Duterte: A Call for Justice and Accountability. pressenza.com Quezon City, Philippines — Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) welcomes the recent arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, which comes in response to mounting calls for justice over the thousands of lives lost during his administration's so-called war on drugs. This arrest represents a crucial step toward accountability for grave human rights violations and a long-overdue reckoning for the victims and their families. | For years, communities, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations have documented extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and widespread fear instilled by s…
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). ICRC president: Human life must transcend political divides — both in war and in peacetime. icrc.org 25 February 2025…
(2025-03-12). Supreme Court rules Appellants were British all along. ukhumanrightsblog.com N3 & ZA v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] UKSC 6 concerned orders depriving two British people of their citizenship on national security grounds. The Defendant (initially) contended that to do so would not render them stateless, because they were dual British Bangladeshi nationals. The use of deprivation orders in this context has …
(2025-03-12). NLC India Faces Production Hurdles Amid Land Acquisition Delays. devdiscourse.com NLC India, a state-owned entity, faced significant hurdles in achieving its lignite production target for the fiscal year 2024, primarily due to delays in land acquisition, according to insights from a Parliamentary panel report.
(2025-03-12). USDA Suspends Funding Over Transgender Athlete Ban Clash. devdiscourse.com The United States Department of Agriculture has halted funding for the University of Maine following a dispute between President Donald Trump and Governor Janet Mills over transgender athlete policies. This suspension, announced on Tuesday, comes amid concerns over potential civil rights violations at the educational institution.
(2025-03-12). Amid backlash, Latin Americans take to the streets for International Women's Day. greenleft.org.au 
Many thousands took to the streets across Latin America on March 8 as part of International Women's Day, amid a concerning rise in gender-based violence and government attacks on women's rights, reports Ben Radford.
(2025-03-12). Fighting for transgender rights in the era of Trump. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Doha, Riyadh, Baghdad: How Arafat's private jet is used for secret flights from Israel. haaretz.com Once used by former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, today the private jet has a new owner. Bashar Masri, Palestinian-American tycoon and the jet's owner, has reportedly been shuttling Trump's hostage envoy around the region…
(2025-03-12). Rights groups accuse Bahrain of mistreating detained minors. newarab.com 
Two rights groups accused The Gulf monarchy has
(2025-03-12). Serbia: European civil society stands in solidarity with the people of Serbia. fidh.org We, representatives of European civil society from across the continent, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express our deep concern over the rapid escalation of restrictions, attacks, and repression against civil society in Serbia and call on the Serbian authorities to stop them.
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(2025-03-12). Algeria: Letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council to put an end to the repression of civic space. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call on member and observer states of the United Nations Human Rights Council to denounce the persistent repression of civic space in Algeria during the 58th session of the Council.
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(2025-03-12). 8 March: Solidarity with women in Gaza, the DR of the Congo, and of the world at large. internationalviewpoint.org On this international day of struggle for the rights of women, the CADTM reasserts its commitment to feminist movements that fight systemic oppressions everywhere in the world: patriarchal capitalism, neocolonial exploitation, and militarized violence. | – | / |
(2025-03-12). Autonomous for Abortion Care. internationalviewpoint.org In the face of escalating restrictions and criminalization of abortion, Naomi Braine's Abortion Beyond the Law highlights the transformative power of mutual aid and solidarity in ensuring access to abortion, despite oppressive laws. | – | / |
(2025-03-12). Israel ignores EU's core Human Rights requests. fidh.org
(2025-03-12). Victims twice over: Dialogue with IACHR on states' obligations on corruption and human rights in Latin America. fidh.org During the 192nd Period of Sessions of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and some of its members in Latin America, together with Transparency International (TI), national chapters of TI in the region, and the Due Process of Law Foundation, dialogued about the role of the IACHR with regard to corruption's impact on human rights, emphasising the need to give greater space to victims of corruption.
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(2025-03-12). Malaysia: Judicial harassment against SUARAM members Sevan Doraisamy and Azura Nasron. fidh.org
(2025-03-12). Bahrain: Detained human rights defender Ali AlHajee must be released immediately. fidh.org
(2025-03-12). Disastrous Omnibus proposal erodes EU's corporate accountability commitments and slashes human rights and environmental protections. fidh.org
(2025-03-12). Tajikistan: Continued arbitrary detention of independent journalist Rukhshona Khakimoval. fidh.org
(2025-03-12). Senior official: Iran not to cave in under pressure of sanctions. presstv.ir Iran's deputy foreign minister says the Islamic Republic will not cave in to external pressure, adding that the so-called rights advocates are themselves the biggest rights violators.
(2025-03-12). Philippines: Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A plane carrying former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague takes off in Manila, Philippines, March 11, 2025. | © 2025 Aaron Favila/AP Photo | (Manila) — The arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his transfer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is a historic step toward justice, Human Rights Watch said today. On March 11, 2025, Philippine authorities acting on an arrest warrant that the ICC issued and sent to Interpol, arrested Duterte in Manila. The ICC sought Duterte's arrest on a crimes against humanity charge in relation to allege…
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). On Women's Day, Palestinian Women Fight for Survival Instead of Celebrating Achievements. globalresearch.ca As the world honors Women's Day, Palestinian women in Gaza endure unimaginable suffering. Israel's ongoing genocide and humanitarian crises have turned this day of celebration into a reminder of loss and pain for over one million women. | According to Salama …
(2025-03-12). Sudan takes UAE to ICJ over funding of RSF rebels. ummid.com Sudan has filed a case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing the oil rich Emirate of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
(2025-03-12). Former Philippine President Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity. wsws.org The arrest and extradition of Duterte expresses the intensity of the ongoing political warfare among the Philippine elite over the country's geopolitical orientation.
(2025-03-12). Hamas says Israel's blocking of aid entry to Gaza amounts to 'war crime'. presstv.ir Hamas says the Israeli decision to block the entry of humanitarian aid and basic needs into the besieged Gaza Strip amounts to "war crime and collective punishment."
(2025-03-12). Anger and distress about military draft in Israel's ultra-Orthodox community may prompt Haredi parties to leave coalition. haaretz.com "If people start getting arrested [for avoiding the draft], the Haredi elected officials won't be able to continue sitting and joking with Netanyahu," said a source involved in Haredi politics.
(2025-03-12). 'They put me through hell!': Netanyahu lashes out at corruption trial judges as one warns, 'Lower your tone'. haaretz.com On the 17th day of his testimony for bribery charges, the prime minister asked his attorney to lower the pace of questioning as judges urged to speed it up, which led Netanyahu to erupt at the judges and repeatedly bang his hand on the table…
(2025-03-12). Five Lebanese detainees released by Israel ahead of border talks. newarab.com 
"In coordination with the United States and as a gesture to Lebanon's new president, Israel has agreed to release five Lebanese detainees," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement. | Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's office said four of the prisoners had been freed on Tuesday and the fifth would follow on Wednesday. | Their release fol…
(2025-03-12). Governor Candidate Makes Sweeping Smear of Paterson, Largest Palestinian / 2nd Largest Arab Community in US. fightbackbetter.com It is clear that Islamophobia is in full swing in NJ — from ICE running amok and expanding operations in…
(2025-03-12). Trump's Christian Fascists And The War On Palestine. popularresistance.org Christian Nationalists who form the bedrock of support for Donald Trump — 80 percent voted for Trump in the last election according to a voter survey by the Associated Press — have mounted a concerted campaign calling on the White House to back Israel's annexation of the West Bank and Gaza. | This campaign includes visits to Israel by prominent leaders, including Ralph Reed, Tony Perkins and Mario Bramnick, petitioning the White House, lobbying Congress and calls for annexation at Christian conferences, including a resolution of support for Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank adopted at the most re…
(2025-03-12). Centre-right opposition wins Greenland election dominated by Trump pledge. aljazeera.com Pro-business Demokraatit party, which favours slow approach to independence from Denmark, wins election.
(2025-03-12). Portugal's government loses confidence vote, setting stage for new election. aljazeera.com Portugal could be heading to the polls for a third time in three years as minority government loses vote in parliament.
(2025-03-12). Portugal's government collapses after losing confidence vote. scmp.com Portugal's president must now decide whether to dissolve the assembly and call new elections.
(2025-03-12). PSNA open letter calls for NZ to condemn Israel's 'weaponisation' of Gaza humanitarian aid. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has launched an open letter calling on the Aotearoa New Zealand government to take action on the future of the besieged enclave of Gaza. The network is asking Foreign Minister Winston Peters to speak up for the people of New Zealand to at least condemn Israel's…
(2025-03-12). Hamas demands an end to Israel's collective punishment. workers.org 
Hamas Political Bureau member Izzat Al-Rishq made the following statement on March 9, 2025, which was reprinted by Resistance News Network. Hamas leader Izzat Al-Rishq. The Islamic Resistance Movement — Hamas, affirms that the zionist occupation's decision to cut off electricity to Gaza is a continuation of its policy of . . . |
(2025-03-12). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates vital operation to allow families to bury their loved ones. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). Yemen's Houthis to resume shipping attacks over Gaza aid cutoff. aljazeera.com Yemeni rebels warn Israeli ships 'violating' their Red Sea 'ban' will be targeted.
(2025-03-12). Israeli forces raid Palestinian bookstore again and seize 'inciting' books. aljazeera.com Israeli forces raided a Palestinian bookstore in occupied East Jerusalem and seized books 'inciting violence.'…
(2025-03-12). Houthi Rebels Warn Israeli Ships: A New Threat in Mideast Waters. devdiscourse.com In a bold threat that could exacerbate tensions in the region, Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared that Israeli ships traversing Middle East waters have become potential targets. This announcement follows an unmet deadline wherein the rebels demanded Israel resume aid shipments to the Gaza Strip.
(2025-03-12). 'If Hamas would cease to exist, I don't think Palestinian armed resistance would end'. haaretz.com In an interview with the Haaretz Podcast, fully transcibed here, Peter Beinart argues why Israel has no right to exist as a Jewish state, discusses the horrors in Gaza and where he sees signs of hope within the American-Jewish community…
(2025-03-12). The Jewish American billionaire leading the big donations to victims of October 7. haaretz.com Since Hamas' massacre, tycoons like Jay Schottenstein have stepped in to fill the void left by the government's neglect. Critics fear that religious Jews from America might decide which Israelis receive how much and when — based on ideology…
(2025-03-12). Israeli pizzerias named among Asia's best for the second year in a row. haaretz.com Haifa-based NeoPolitan achieved the highest placing for an Israeli pizza in the history of the guide, alongside Jerusalem-based Le Piedra, which was named for the second year in a row on a list of the 50 best pizzas in Asia…
(2025-03-12). A Brief History of Purim, the Halloween of Jewish Holidays. haaretz.com What is its origin? When did it begin? Why did many Jews scorn Purim — and is the underlying tale of love, murder and betrayal true?
(2025-03-12). Israeli soldiers violently assaulted Palestinian brothers. When they complained, military police laughed at them. haaretz.com The two brothers said soldiers beat, spat on, and threw objects at them, leaving one with a broken hand and genital injuries. When their lawyer complained about Israeli military police investigators laughing during the report, she was told they 'were young and couldn't help it'…
(2025-03-12). Witkoff flies to Qatar to push Hamas, Israel to continue with deal. haaretz.com Israel's political echelon is demanding that Hamas agree to what it refers to as the Witkoff plan, which calls for releasing half of the living hostages — around 10 people — within the next few days, in one or more phases…
(2025-03-12). Was Jesus the Real Villain in the Purim Story? This Israeli Scholar Thinks So. haaretz.com One Jewish history professor believes we should forget everything we think we know about who the villain of the Purim story really is (hint: he was born in Bethlehem and his dad was a carpenter)…
(2025-03-12). Yemen's Houthis to resume attacks on Israeli ships until Israel unfreezes Gaza aid. haaretz.com Houthis say they will renew a naval blockade targeting Israeli—owned vessels passing through Yemen's naval regions, in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip after Israel froze incoming aid. The Houthis launched more than 100 attacks targeting shipping from November 2023…
(2025-03-12). Freed Israeli hostage: Collapse of cease-fire meant 'humiliation, less food, abuse' in Hamas captivity. haaretz.com In a TV interview, Omer Wenkert recounted his daily rations of three dates and half a pita, and the nearly 200 days he spent in solitary confinement deep underground. 'I can't stop thinking about them. People are still there, and just as I promised them, I won't rest until they all come home'…
(2025-03-12). 'What would revenge do? Will it bring back Hamza or Youssef?'. haaretz.com For 460 days, Bashir Alziadana fought to return his family members, who were taken hostage alive, but their bodies were returned to Israel by the IDF two months ago. 'People aren't talking enough about what to do instead of revenge,' he said…
(2025-03-12). 'The embrace of mass expulsion from Gaza by moderate people: That's the evil I could not imagine'. haaretz.com In an interview with the Haaretz Podcast, fully transcibed here, Peter Beinart argues why Israel has no right to exist as a Jewish state, discusses the horrors in Gaza and where he sees signs of hope within the American-Jewish community…
(2025-03-12). Israel says to release five Lebanese detainees. newarab.com 
(2025-03-12). Spectre of famine looms in Gaza as Israel keeps crossings shut. newarab.com 
(2025-03-12). Trump's hostage envoy 'visited Iraq to push for Tsurkov release'. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler travelled to Iraq last month to push for the release of Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Iraq nearly two years ago, three sources familiar with the matter said. | Since taking office, Boehler has stepped up efforts to secure the release of Tsurkov, a Princeton University student who went missing in Iraq during a research trip in March 2023, publicly urging the Iraqi government to help her get home. | "The Trump Administration has done more in just a few weeks than the previous administration did in almo…
(2025-03-12). Israeli Tourist, Her Guide Raped in Karnataka. ummid.com An Israeli tourist and her guide, a local woman, have been raped near the Hampi heritage site in Karnataka.
(2025-03-12). 'The Invention of the Jewish People' Debunks Key Zionist Myth. ummid.com Shlomo Sand, a historian at Tel Aviv University, boldly challenges the very foundation of Israel's national ideology in his hard-hitting 332-page work The Invention of the Jewish People.
(2025-03-12). 'Since 1967, 35% to 37% of Palestinian society has spent time in Israeli prisons'. internationalviewpoint.org At a public meeting held in Bourges, France, on 4 February, Salah Hamouri described the situation of Palestinian prisoners. | – | / |
(2025-03-12). Israel kills six Palestinians in Gaza, three in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli airstrikes have killed at least six Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to medical sources.
(2025-03-12). Israeli charade: Extremist settler leader nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. presstv.ir Two Israeli academics have nominated Daniella Weiss, an extremist settler in the occupied West Bank, for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
(2025-03-12). Yemen resumes strikes against Israeli ships as deadline passes for reopening Gaza's crossings. presstv.ir Yemen announces resumption of military operations targeting Israeli vessels in key maritime regions off its coastline.
(2025-03-12). Israel mounts West Bank raids amid 'Gazafication' project. presstv.ir The Israeli military conducts new raids in several areas across the West Bank, pushing ahead with the "Gazafication" of the occupied Palestinian territory.
(2025-03-12). Wednesday 3/12: Webinar: Gaza Speaks Out- Released After 13 Years in Israeli Dungeons. indybay.org
(2025-03-12). Palestina acusó a Israel de imponer política de hambre y sed a Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) La Cancillería palestina acusó hoy a Israel de impulsar "una política de hambre y sed" contra Gaza al impedir la entrada de suministros vitales a ese territorio, que sufrió 15 meses de ataques del Ejército.
(2025-03-12). Rainbow Warrior back in Marshall Islands on nuclear justice mission. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Reza Azam of Greenpeace Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior has arrived back in the Marshall Islands yesterday for a six-week mission around the Pacific nation to support independent scientific research into the impact of decades-long nuclear weapons testing by the US government. Forty years ago in May 1985, its namesake, the original Rainbow Warrior, took…
(2025-03-12). Amazon, Google sign pledge to support tripling of nuclear energy capacity by 2050. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). China, Russia, Iran to hold nuclear talks in Beijing on Friday. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). The humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons are beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization to address effectively. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP TPNW) General exchange of views. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), 3 March 2025…
(2025-03-12). UN Security Council to meet over Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium. newarab.com 
The The meeting was requested by six of the council's 15 members – France, Greece, Panama, South Korea, Britain and the UN.
(2025-03-12). The Folly of Nuclear Brinkmanship: Macron's Misguided Call to Arms. globalresearch.ca French President Emmanuel Macron has recently ramped up his advocacy for European nations to bolster their nuclear arsenals, particularly directing his appeals toward the United Kingdom under the new leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. His call to action …
(2025-03-12). How Iran quietly buttressed its pledge to not build nukes. responsiblestatecraft.org 
After Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's moderate president, entered office last August, he stressed his readiness to negotiate with the United States. Despite fierce opposition by regime hardliners, he appointed as vice president for strategic affairs former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, an architect of the 2015 nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), between Iran and the P5+1 countries — the five permanent members of the United Nations Security (UNSC) council plus Germany. The two seemed to enjoy the full support of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Kham…
(2025-03-12). What can South Korea do about the strategic threats in Trump era? scmp.com Developing its own nuclear arms is a political luxury Seoul can't afford. Instead, it must expand its economic and diplomatic networks.
(2025-03-12). Iran president to Trump: I will not negotiate, 'do whatever the hell you want'. scmp.com The US president says he has sent a letter urging Iran to engage in new talks on a nuclear deal.
(2025-03-12). Aref: Iran neither consults, nor takes orders on nuclear tech. presstv.ir Iran's first vice president asserts that the country remains steadfast in its independent stance on its nuclear policy.
(2025-03-12). Trump's purge: US Education Department to cut its staff by half. geo.tv 
People hold signs during a rally at Cordell Hull State Office building in Nashville, Tennessee, US on March 11, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-03-12). China, Irán y Rusia debatirán en Beijing sobre programa nuclear iraní. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) China, Irán y Rusia sostendrán una reunión sobre el tema del programa nuclear iraní, confirmó hoy el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del gigante asiático.
(2025-03-12). Chris Hedges: Trump's War on Education. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-12). International Law's Fight For Relevance. popularresistance.org International law is fighting for relevance. The outcome of this fight is likely to change the entire global political dynamic, which was shaped by World War II and sustained through the selective interpretation of the law by dominant countries. | In principle, international law should have always been relevant, if not paramount, in governing the relationships among all countries, large and small, to resolve conflicts before they turn into outright wars. It should also have worked to prevent a return to an era of exploitation that allowed Western colonialism to practically enslave the Global South for hundreds of…
(2025-03-12). Perfidious Albion. Britain and France Opposed to ending the War in Ukraine. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca The perfidy of the British is well-known, with the term Perfidious Albion dating back to the decision on the part of England in 1793 to join in with the alliance aligned against the forces of the French revolution. The spirit …
(2025-03-12). Palestinian Postal Services Workers' Union: A global appeal for solidarity. workers.org 
This statement was issued by the Palestinian Postal Services Workers' Union on International Women's Day, March 8, 2025. (Graphic: Palestine New Federation of Trade Unions) On this International Women's Day, the Palestinian Postal Services Workers' Union (PPSWU) stands in solidarity with women worldwide, especially Palestinian women who endure immense hardship . . . |
(2025-03-12). Thousands protest around U.S. to defend science. workers.org 
Seattle Science workers squared off against the billionaires' dictatorship with mass rallies and walkouts on March 7. Mass protests were held in 32 U.S. cities with coordinated walkouts held in over 100 big cities, state capitals and campus towns across the country. The day of action was international, with 30 . . . |
(2025-03-12). South Korean workers unite against the U.S.-backed far right. workers.org 
South Korea's U.S.-backed President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from the Seoul Detention Center on March 8. Yoon was impeached on Dec. 27, 2024, for his role in ordering a right-wing coup, an order that failed earlier that month. Yoon's release was based on a legal technicality, and it is . . . |
(2025-03-12). Confiscation, reparations and Reconstruction's solution to the 'Elon Musk problem'. workers.org 
By Chris Fry This article was first published Feb. 28, 2025, in the web journal Fighting Words. In his famous "March to the Sea" in 1864, during the final phase of the Civil War, Union General William T. Sherman faced a problem. As his army marched through Confederate Georgia from . . . |
(2025-03-12). Duterte is set to enter ICC detention. Here's what awaits the Philippine ex-president. scmp.com Housed in a Dutch prison, the International Criminal Court's detention unit has cooking facilities and cells with computers, but no internet.
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). Universities Australia's conflation of antisemitism with anti-Zionism is dangerous. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). (Neo)colonial Offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Solidarity with the people of Congo! cadtm.org
(2025-03-12). Greece 2015: Varoufakis' proposals were doomed to fail. cadtm.org
(2025-03-12). 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). (…) | – | / |
(2025-03-12). Trump's MAGA and deregulation. cadtm.org
(2025-03-12). Workshop on Democratizing Investment. cadtm.org
(2025-03-12). Sri Lanka : IMF's iron clasp, a maiden Budget and protecting the poor. cadtm.org
(2025-03-12). Iran Condemns Train Hijacking in Pakistan's Balochistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson condemned the hijacking of a train and taking hundreds of people hostage in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan.
(2025-03-12). Iran Urges Collective Efforts to Combat Terrorism in Afghanistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations called on the international community to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven for terrorism.
(2025-03-12). Iran Won't Succumb to Pressures: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — While Iran seeks to develop relations with the world and avoid conflicts, it will never cave in to pressures, President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
(2025-03-12). Iranian Defense Minister in Belarus to Cement Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Defense Minister of Iran Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has traveled to Belarus to hold talks on the promotion of military cooperation between the two countries.
(2025-03-12). Regional State to Deliver Trump's Letter to Iran: Exclusive. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A country in the region will reportedly deliver a letter to Iran from US President Donald Trump, Tasnim has learned.
(2025-03-12). 'Somalia is dangerous': Former US deportees struggle with fear, uncertainty. aljazeera.com Those previously deported by the US warn that President Trump's plan to expel more Somali migrants may endanger lives.
(2025-03-12). Global trade war escalates as US tariffs on steel, aluminum imports launch. aljazeera.com US duties on steel and aluminium draw swift retaliation from major trading partners.
(2025-03-12). Iran, Russia, China conduct joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman. aljazeera.com The exercises are aimed at strengthening cooperation between the three countries as Iran accuses US of 'bullying'.
(2025-03-12). Pakistan forces continue operation to free hundreds from hijacked train. aljazeera.com Pakistan says 155 hostages rescued, but 300 more are on train seized by Balochistan Liberation Army.
(2025-03-12). Philippine VP Sara Duterte travels to The Hague to help father at ICC. aljazeera.com The vice president has described former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest over his deadly drug war as 'oppression'.
(2025-03-12). Police say surfer 'taken by shark' in Western Australia. aljazeera.com Search for missing surfer now a recovery operation after evidence of bite marks found on surf board.
(2025-03-12). Ramadan 2025: Which countries grow the most dates? aljazeera.com Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria produce nearly half of the world's dates.
(2025-03-12). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,112. aljazeera.com These are the key developments on day 1,112 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
(2025-03-12). US Education Department to halve staff as Trump pushes for elimination. aljazeera.com US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says administration will work with the US Congress to abolish department.
(2025-03-12). Medvedev defeats Paul to reach quarterfinals at Indian Wells. aljazeera.com Local favourite Tommy Paul was beaten in straight sets by former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in the round of 16.
(2025-03-12). Oscar Piastri signs new F1 contract with McLaren. aljazeera.com The Australian driver commits his long-term future to McLaren after signing a multiyear contract extension beyond 2026.
(2025-03-12). Aggrieved Speculation: The Trump Illness Hypothesis. globalresearch.ca The critics are utterly beside themselves in trying to understand the bruising odds and turns of Donald J. Trump, the reality showman and business tycoon who became US president twice. One particular group that have become prominent are the …
(2025-03-12). Myths and Reality: How and Why a False Narrative on Ukraine Was Created. globalresearch.ca At the time of the break-up of the Soviet Union and unification of Germany a promise was made at very high levels by representatives of the USA, Germany and others that the NATO will not advance even an inch eastwards …
(2025-03-12). All eyes on Piastri as local hero eyes Australia breakthrough. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Pakistan's Economic Balancing Act: Navigating Inflation, Interest Rates, and IMF Reforms. devdiscourse.com Pakistan's central bank has decided to pause its monetary easing policy, a move aimed at preventing potential destabilization of its currency and worsening of the trade deficit as inflation cools. On Monday, the bank unexpectedly kept the interest rate unchanged at 12%, breaking from what was the country's largest monetary easing cycle.
(2025-03-12). Economic Triumph: Jio Joins Forces with SpaceX's Starlink for Indian Satellite Internet Revolution. devdiscourse.com In an unexpected turn of events, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio has aligned with Elon Musk's SpaceX to introduce Starlink satellite internet services to India. This groundbreaking agreement follows months of contention over spectrum distribution policies between the telecom giants.
(2025-03-12). We Are Duped Into Blaming Our Problems On Everyone Except Our Rulers. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Your enemies are not in Moscow, Beijing and Tehran. Your enemies are in Washington, Virginia, New York and Los Angeles. Your enemies are in London, Paris, Brussels and Tel Aviv.
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). Haidilao to compensate thousands of customers in China over hotpot pee incident. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Europe's Trump dilemma: must it de-risk from both the US and China at once? scmp.com His Ukraine pivot has sparked debate about relying on Washington, but top Brussels official draws contrast with bloc's Beijing ties.
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). The Simmering Trade War Between U.S. and China. ummid.com As if the tariff war against almost the whole world, leading among them China, Mexico, Canada, and India, hots up, it portrays the leading hero, Trump in this case, frothing at the mouth and cursing and cussing everyone, if he does not get what he wants, and shows a completely new and unacceptable face of the American democracy and diplomacy.
(2025-03-12). Driverless tech needs more local gov't say. ecns.cn China should grant more autonomy to local governments to expand autonomous driving and streamline regulatory approvals to accelerate commercialization, said a national political adviser on the sidelines of the two sessions, which ended on Tuesday.
(2025-03-12). China produces world's first ultra-compact portable surveying drone. ecns.cn China's Tianfu Jiangxi Laboratory announced on Tuesday the launch of the world's first ultra-compact portable surveying drone, "Weidu I", which was developed by its Spatiotemporal AI Perception Technology Innovation Center.
(2025-03-12). China's tech giant Huawei dismisses several product line executives for misconduct. ecns.cn China's tech giant Huawei internally announced on Monday that several product line executives have been dismissed for violating company policies.
(2025-03-12). 'Cultural China' documentary premieres on China-Arab TV. ecns.cn A Chinese cultural documentary series, jointly produced by China-Arab TV (CATV) in Dubai and China News Service, airs every Saturday at 7: 30 pm Dubai time on CATV.
(2025-03-12). China approves establishment of Fuyao University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn The Fujian Provincial Government announced on Tuesday that the Chinese Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of Fuyao University of Science and Technology in the province.
(2025-03-12). China celebrates National Tree Planting Day with major greening achievements. ecns.cn March 12 marks China's National Tree Planting Day. Since the 2012, China has carried out large-scale land greening initiatives, adding about 7.73 million hectares of new forests, making it the fastest-growing country in global afforestation, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China (NFGA).
(2025-03-12). Jordanian Ambassador: China's reform and opening up becomes stronger, more visible | Ambassadors' views on 'two sessions'. ecns.cn China's annual political event, the "two sessions," concluded in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon. In an exclusive interview with China News Network, Jordanian Ambassador to China, Hussam Al Husseini, who has attended "two sessions" for six years, spoke highly of China's democratic process and policy making.
(2025-03-12). MOC meets Walmart after retailer asks suppliers to cut prices. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce and other relevant authorities held talks with Walmart Inc on Tuesday to discuss the U.S. retailer's recent request for price reductions from Chinese suppliers.
(2025-03-12). China launches 18 satellites from Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 8 carrier rocket early on Wednesday morning at the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center in Wenchang, a coastal city in Hainan province, sending 18 internet satellites into space.
(2025-03-12). Shanghai hospital helps save 2-year-old Filipino boy. ecns.cn A Shanghai hospital has successfully performed its first liver transplant on a Filipino child, marking a milestone in medical cooperation between China and the Philippines.
(2025-03-12). Dalian fosters vocational training development. ecns.cn China is working to better integrate vocational and general education as part of a broader effort to cultivate more high-quality technical and skilled workers, with provinces deepening industry-education cooperation in recent years.
(2025-03-12). Measures to improve tour guide services. ecns.cn China's tourism industry is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by the rapid growth of domestic and inbound travel. In response to the evolving demands of the market"…
(2025-03-12). Tree Planting Day: Making China greener. ecns.cn Today marks China's National Tree Planting Day, a day when people are encouraged to plant trees as part of the country's forestation campaign to protect the environment.
(2025-03-12). China conducts inaugural launch from Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. ecns.cn A Long March-8 Y6 carrier rocket carrying a group of 18 low Earth orbit satellites blasts off from the No. 1 launch pad of Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, March 12, 2025.
(2025-03-12). China Q&A | What facilitative measures are there to make 'China Travel' more convenient? ecns.cn As China launches more visa-free policies, more and more international tourists are flocking to the country, sparking a unique "China Travel" craze. As an ancient land known for its rich traditions of hospitality, how is China showcasing its welcoming spirit? What measures have been introduced to make travel more convenient for international visitors?
(2025-03-12). Put US tariffs on all chips made in China, says chair of high-profile House committee. scmp.com US trade representative also urged to liaise with American allies like Japan and South Korea, even as Donald Trump threatens levies on them.
(2025-03-12). China summons Walmart executives for talks in wake of Trump tariffs. scmp.com Officials met representatives of the US retailer to discuss its treatment of Chinese suppliers following the imposition of import duties.
(2025-03-12). Trump is diving into crypto headfirst. Has China missed the boat? scmp.com China has kept unregulated digital currencies at arm's length, but the US is going all-in on crypto. Will this big bet give the US dollar new life?
(2025-03-12). Global EV sales soared in February, as China's market kept its growth pace with 76% surge. scmp.com About three-quarters of the 1.2 million EVs and hybrids sold worldwide in February were delivered in China, according to Rho Motion.
(2025-03-12). Iran, China, Russia carry out shooting operations at naval drill. presstv.ir The spokesman for the Security Belt-2025 joint naval exercise announces the successful completion of day and night shooting operations by the participating units of Iran, China, and Russia.
(2025-03-12). Iran's participation in multinational drills showcases Navy's strength in international waters: FM. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the country's powerful participation in underway multinational naval exercises demonstrates the Iranian Navy's strength and capability.
(2025-03-12). Blooming Magnolia flowers bring spring to ancient temple. ecns.cn Magnolia flowers blossom at an ancient temple, adding beauty in the spring season in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 11, 2025.
(2025-03-12). 5 years of the COVID-19 pandemic: The origins of a social catastrophe. wsws.org The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the incapacity of capitalism to deal with the problems of mass society, and that this social system is in an advanced state of regression.
(2025-03-12). Police asked me to implicate Iris Koh as mastermind, says doctor accused of cheating HPB over COVID-19 jabs. channelnewsasia.com Dr Jipson Quah asserted that he barely knew Healing the Divide founder Iris Koh.
(2025-03-12). ECONOMISTS: Uganda learnt nothing from COVID-19, Ukraine war. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Economists have called on the government to learn to leave within its means and manage spending if the country is to survive the constant global and local economic shocks. This comes as the country, like many around the world are reeling from the shock by US President Donald Trump's …
(2025-03-12). Chinese mathematician solves century-old problem, becomes strong contender for Fields Medal. ecns.cn Chinese mathematician Wang Hong, who was born after 1990, has solved a century-old mathematical conundrum, the dimensional Kakeya conjecture within three dimensions, positioning herself as a potential candidate for the prestigious Fields Medal.
(2025-03-12). Hong Kong Customs seizes record 64kg of smuggled gold bullion. ecns.cn Hong Kong Customs announced on Tuesday that it has seized approximately 64 kilogram of suspected gold bullion, worth an estimated 46 million Hong Kong dollars (about $5.92 million), the largest smuggled gold bullion on record for local customs in terms of both weight and value.
(2025-03-12). U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs set to take effect. ecns.cn The White House confirmed on Tuesday that a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminium imports would take effect at midnight Wednesday, with no exemptions.
(2025-03-12). Envoy to U.S.: Ease up on the pressure. ecns.cn The Chinese ambassador to the United States has urged Washington to change its "maximum pressure" approach to the bilateral relationship and collaborate to steer it back to a steady and sound path.
(2025-03-12). As Tesla faces backlash, Trump buys an EV. ecns.cn Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been the target of nationwide vandalism since Elon Musk, the CEO of the electric vehicle company, has spotlighted U.S. government spending as head of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
(2025-03-12). Taiwan Affairs Office slams DPP for 'selling out' Taiwan amid concerns of TSMC being USMC in island. ecns.cn Chen Binhua a spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said at a press conference on Wednesday that the DPP's claims of the move being 'beneficial to the industry' actually mean beneficial to the U.S. industry.
(2025-03-12). Herdsmen begin seasonal livestock transfer to greener pastures in Xinjiang. ecns.cn More than 70,000 livestock have been moved from winter pastures to spring pastures, marking the start of annual spring migration.
(2025-03-12). Giant panda cub moves to new home at Chimelong Park. ecns.cn The giant panda cub moved into her new home on Tuesday at the Chimelong Safari Park.
(2025-03-12). University unveils AI model for Shanghai dialect preservation. ecns.cn Shanghai University has launched a new version of its large language model called Xiao Hu dedicated to the preservation of Shanghai dialect, the university said during a recent demonstration session held on its campus on March 10.
(2025-03-12). For the hostages in Gaza, the Red Cross is neutral – but we are not bystanders. icrc.org Neutrality provides us with the ability to try and influence both sides act in accordance with the laws of war…
(2025-03-12). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures February 2025. icrc.org 9 May 2024 — 9 February 2025…
(2025-03-12). Wills candidates debate foreign aid, Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). 'Gaza Remains the Story': Cape Town exhibition honours Palestine. newarab.com 
An art exhibition exploring the devastation and resilience of Gaza has opened in Cape Town, amid growing solidarity between South Africa and Palestine. | Titled
(2025-03-12). European Countries back Egypt's "realistic" Gaza Plan. ummid.com A number of top European countries including France, Germany, Italy and United Kingdom have backed the Gaza Reconstruction Plan proposed by Egypt and endorsed by the Arab Summit 2025.
(2025-03-12). Watch: Trump's Golf resort vandalized, painted with "Gaza not for sale" ummid.com In what is seen as the strong rebuttal of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Gaza takeover plan" his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland was Saturday vandalized and painted with pro-Palestine graffiti.
(2025-03-12). Western Media Trying to Explain Ukraine's Failure in Kursk. globalresearch.ca Western media seems desperate to explain the failure of the Ukrainian army in Kursk. For months, Western propaganda claimed that the Kursk front was an important Ukrainian military achievement, which was supposedly vital to strengthening Kiev's position at the negotiating …
(2025-03-12). 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…
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: The value of neutrality for humanitarian work. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). "The world cannot afford ever-escalating wars:" A call to revive political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org 24 February 2025…
(2025-03-12). The ICRC: Frequently asked questions about our work. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). Strengthening Respect for IHL: Building on Commonalities with Islamic Law. icrc.org 17-19 February 2025…
(2025-03-12). India: Decade-long partnership with CURE India concludes successfully. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). Peru: Soldiers at VRAEM bases learn the rules of war. icrc.org Better knowledge of the law fosters greater respect for civilians and better protection for all they hold dear.
(2025-03-12). Philippines: ICRC and Marawi City Water District improve delivery of water supply for residents of Marawi. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). South Sudan: Using sports and arts to combat sexual and gender-based violence. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). ICRC Activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org An overview of ICRC activities in Jordan in 2024…
(2025-03-12). Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures — January to December 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-12). Ukraine says talks with US start 'very constructively' in Jeddah. presstv.ir Senior officials from the US and Ukraine are meeting in Jeddah days after Trump cut military aid to Kiev.
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). It Is Happening Here: Trump's attack on immigrants and the threat of dictatorship. wsws.org This report was delivered to a meeting of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at Wayne State University in Detroit on March 6, 2025.
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). Refugee laywer: Labor's new anti-migrant laws the 'harshest in decades'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Journalist Patricio Aguilar shot and killed in Ecuador. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-12). Poll Bets Urged to Control Their Use of Plastic Campaign Tarpaulins to Cut Cadmium Pollution. pressenza.com 
Watchdog Group Appeals to all Candidates to Tame the Tsunami of Cadmium-containing Plastic Waste | 12 March 2025, Quezon City. As the election fever heats up, the environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition appealed to national and local candidates for the May 12 midterm elections to cut down on their use of plastic campaign materials, particularly tarpaulins made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic. | "We've been seeing the unrestrained production and consumption of plastic tarpaulins with the 'tarpaulinization' of the electoral campaign," said Aileen Lucero, National Coordinator, EcoWaste Coalition. "It se…
(2025-03-12). Philippines extradites ex-President Duterte to face ICC trial. geo.tv 
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers a message during the proclamation rally for his political party PDP-Laban's senatorial candidates ahead of the midterm elections, at Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 13, 2025. —…
(2025-03-12). Back to Lenin: The only way to understand what is happening. unitedworldint.com Understanding Trump's policies in the framework of imperialism theory. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein The show staged recently at the White House, featuring the US president and the leader of Ukraine's neo-Nazi regime as the main characters in the plot, dominated news coverage for several days. The morbid curiosity gripped everyone; Zelensky's filthy shirt, which he …
(2025-03-12). Milei's Chainsaw, a Nonexistent State, and the Spread of Drug Trafficking. orinocotribune.com In Argentina, social activists and the church agree that drug trafficking is increasing due to the elimination of the public policies promoted by La Libertad Avanza [LLA, "Liberty advances" in English, the party founded by Argentina's president Javier Milei]. This includes increased consumption of narcotics in addition to turf wars, drug traffickers turned financiers, and extreme violence. | "They don't want to sell; it's worse: they want to control areas," we were told by one witness. | "What we're seeing now is territorial control, control by force, with weapons, and by consensus because consensus isn't reached…
(2025-03-12). Jewish Council of Australia calls on politicians, media to stop exploiting antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Sydney uni threatens to deport trans, refugee student over pro-Palestine messages. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Women call for peace and justice in Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Peru's president accuses 'bad press' of coup plotting. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-12). Cuba garantiza atención a personas con discapacidad. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) En Cuba se aplica un Plan de Acción Nacional para la Atención a Personas con Discapacidad con un enfoque multisectorial, afirmó el embajador Rodolfo Benítez, Representante Permanente de Cuba ante la ONU.
(2025-03-12). Canciller de Cuba llegó a Etiopía, segunda parada en gira por àÅfrica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, llegó la víspera a Etiopía, segunda parada de una gira de trabajo por àÅfrica que comenzó en Sudáfrica e incluye a Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ghana y Senegal.
(2025-03-12). Trabajan en Cuba para reordenar servicios de transporte privados. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, aseguró que están en curso acciones para reordenar los servicios de transporte de las formas de gestión no estatales, según revelan hoy medios de prensa locales.
(2025-03-12). Expresan en Guatemala solidaridad con Cuba ante hostilidad de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) La antropóloga guatemalteca Sandra Xinico expresó solidaridad ante la política hostil del Gobierno de Estados Unidos que tanto daño causa hoy a Cuba, e instó al pueblo antillano a mantener su fuerza.
(2025-03-12). Ecuador, contexto electoral con desinformación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) El contexto electoral en Ecuador previo al balotaje del 13 de abril está marcado hoy por una ola de desinformación y noticias falsas diseminadas a través de plataformas digitales.
(2025-03-12). InfoWars journalist 'brutally murdered'. 
The slain reporter, Jamie White, was on a Ukrainian "hit list," his colleague Alex Jones has claimed | Jamie White, a senior editor for InfoWars, was shot and killed outside his Austin, Texas, apartment on Sunday night, in what police and his family believe to be a "tragic accident." | The Austin Police Department reported that White, 36, was found with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of his apartment complex shortly before midnight on Sunday. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead approximately 20 minutes later. | Investigators believe White interrupted suspects attempting to b…
(2025-03-12). USAID staff rush to shred and burn documents. 
President Trump's government efficiency czar, Elon Musk, says "destruction of evidence is a crime" | The acting executive secretary of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Erica Carr, has directed remaining staff to destroy sensitive documents stored at the agency's former headquarters in Washington, D.C., according to an internal email. | President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who leads the recently established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), have repeatedly accused USAID — the primary US agency for funding political projects abroad — of misusing taxpayer money and fosteri…
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). At US trial, gunman admits to trying to kill Iranian journalist. newarab.com 
A self-professed member of a Russian organized crime group said on Tuesday he once tried to kill an Iranian-American female journalist and activist, making the admission in testimony at a US trial of two associates. | Khalid Mehdiyev, 27, told jurors he was arrested in July 2022 in his car in Brooklyn, while in possession of an AK-47 rifle and a ski mask. | "I was there to try to kill the journalist," Mehdiyev said in Manhattan federal court. | Prosecutors say Mehdiyev was hired by the associates Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov to kill Masih Alinejad, a New York-based journalist who left Iran in 2009 and is know…
(2025-03-12). Ukraine War Day #1113: Zelensky Goes Va Banque? awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | A few days back I was roundly excoriated by my readers for reviewing a story from a [reputable] Russian magazine, according to which, Ukrainian President Zelensky had purchased Hitler's old summer retreat,
(2025-03-12). Russian gains in Kursk threaten vital bargaining chip for Ukraine. scmp.com The Russian army has reported significant territorial gains in the Kursk border area which was seized by Ukraine last August.
(2025-03-12). Zelensky in Saudi Arabia for support after clash with Trump in US. presstv.ir The Ukrainian president has sought support in Saudi Arabia after being denied help in the US following a tense meeting with Trump.
(2025-03-12). While The Shit Boils … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-03-12). Seven-month strike by video game performers remains isolated by SAG-AFTRA. wsws.org According to a SAG-AFTRA statement in October, the only sticking point in the negotiations remained artificial intelligence (AI) protection, with a spokesperson for the industry asserting the parties had reached agreement on "24 out of 25 proposals."
(2025-03-12). Bayern striker Kane has become better with age, says coach Kompany. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Greece: the mass movement is back on track! internationalviewpoint.org February 28 was a historic day for Greece. The general strike represented the biggest mobilization at least since the fall of the military junta, in 1974, if not in the history of the Greek state altogether. Unprecedented rallies took place in more than 260 cities, including dozens abroad, as far as Argentina, South Korea, and Australia. | – | / |
(2025-03-12). Filipino workers in semiconductors factory declare strike victory. globalvoices.org 
Management agreed to meet several union demandsGlobal Voices Workers set up a strike camp outside the industrial gate. Labor activists in the Philippines saw a major victory after a 74-hour strike of 1,800 workers at Nexperia Philippines, a Dutch semiconductors factory. The strike ended in
(2025-03-12). RFK Jr.'s CDC plans to resurrect the unfounded link between vaccines and autism. wsws.org The CDC's decision to reinvestigate links between vaccines and autism after decades of scientific inquiry that showed no such connection is a bellwether moment in the anti-public health trajectory of Trump's fascistic policies.
(2025-03-12). Australian Labor government admits not a single house built by $10 billion fund. wsws.org A vicious debate and media storm over whether 340 houses were "built" or "acquired" only underscore the total inadequacy of Labor's "social and affordable" housing policy.
(2025-03-12). Ruling elite demands massive increase to Australian military spending for war. wsws.org As soon as it was confirmed that a budget would be brought down in March, national-security figures demanded that it include massive hikes to military spending, which will be paid for through austerity.
(2025-03-12). Trump orders Education Department to slash half its workforce in preparation for its destruction. wsws.org President Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE are pressing ahead with attacks on federal workers, including the elimination of nearly 2,000 jobs at the Department of Education.
(2025-03-12). Atlanta Democrats press crackdown on "Cop City" opponents, with controversial training center set to open in the spring. wsws.org As authorities in the state of Georgia prepare to formally open the military-style police training center, they continue to muzzle any form of opposition, be it peaceful protests, street demonstrations, referendums or federal lawsuits.
(2025-03-12). Indian journalist shot dead after reporting on land scam. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-12). Mexican journalist Kristian Zavala killed after seeking state protection. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-12). CPJ: Georgia must free Mzia Amaghlobeli after 53 days in jail for a slap. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-12). Philly DA Larry Krasner, former judge Pat Dugan talk Trump, homicides and retail theft at candidate forum. whyy.org 
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(2025-03-12). Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down. whyy.org
(2025-03-12). Surviving the storm. onlineopinion.com.au Everyone is probably fed up to their eye teeth with cyclone talk after Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred has stopped pirouetting and taken his final bows before exiting stage left.
(2025-03-12). How much will Philly's federal footprint shrink under Trump? Here's what we know. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The federal government's footprint in Philadelphia has shrunk during the first 50 days of the Trump administration, shedding jobs, office leases and contracts. | In January, the federal government leased about 1.9 million square feet of office space in Philadelphia
(2025-03-12). When anti-war protesters are called national security threats. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-03-12). DOGE can help close empty, useless military bases across US. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In his search for saving taxpayers' money, President Trump recently "They're finding massive amounts of fraud, abuse, waste, all of these things," Trump declared. | If the administration is truly committed to cutting waste and maximizing efficiency, it should direct the Pentagon to examine how it is using its vast real estate ho…
(2025-03-12). Georgia marks 100 days of protests. globalvoices.org 
Thousands of people gathered outside the Georgian Parliament in the 100th consecutive day of protests against the government's U-turn on EU membership negotiations.Originally published on This article was On November 28, 2024…
(2025-03-12). How Hosting Security is Adapting to Advanced Cyber Threats? moguldom.com With cyber threats evolving at an alarming rate, businesses must continuously strengthen their hosting security to protect sensitive data and ensure uptime. Ransomware, DDoS attacks, and data breaches are becoming more sophisticated, targeting websites and applications with greater precision. But how are hosting providers adapting to these challenges? Security solutions are no longer just about …
(2025-03-12). Money Traps to Avoid in 2025: 10 Costly Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Finances. moguldom.com Money is weird. Sometimes, it feels like it disappears faster than it comes in. And in 2025, with prices climbing and new financial trends popping up left and right, it's easier than ever to fall into money traps that can drain your bank account. But don't worry—you're not alone. A lot of people make these …
(2025-03-12). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-03-12). Donald Trump picks 'beautiful' red Tesla at White House alongside Musk. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump bought a red Tesla from the company's CEO and Department of Government Efficiency Head Elon Musk – all in front of a line of shiny Tesla vehicles showcased temporarily at the White House's South Lawns. | Trump delivered the remarks alongside Musk and his son X, just hours after he first announced on social media he would buy a Tesla in support of the tech entrepreneur. Multiple Teslas, including the Cybertruck model, were parked outside the White House. | Trump sat in a red Model X Tesla and said, "That's beautiful." He later pointed to the model and stated that this was…
(2025-03-12). On camera: Baloch militants release video, show moments tracks were blewed, train hijacked. ptcnews.tv
(2025-03-12). Pakistan train hijack: More than 150 passengers rescued, 27 terrorists killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) continue to hold hostages after hijacking passenger train in Pakistan's Blochistan province, security personnel are conducting a rescue operation to save the captives. | As of Wednesday morning, at least 155 passengers have been rescued, while 27 terrorists were killed by security forces amid the ongoing operation. | Earlier on tuesday, the separatis militant group had hijacked Peshawar bound Jaffar Express from Quetta.
(2025-03-12). White Houses flays India's 150% tariff on American alcohol, 100% tariff on agri goods. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The White House on Tuesday criticised the tariffs imposed by various nations on the United States including India. Notably India has imposed 150 per cent tariffs on American alcohol and 100 per cent on agri goods. | White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt while addressing a press briefing said that US President Donald Trump believes in reciprocity and wants to have fair and balanced trade practices. | The Press secretary also called out Canada and accused the neighbouring state of ripping off" the US and Americans "for decades" with its "egregious" rate of tariffs. | "The president is again r…
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). '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.
(2025-03-12). Malaysia's ex-navy chief gets discharge not amounting to acquittal on charges linked to littoral combat ship scandal. channelnewsasia.com Ahmad Ramli Nor, the former managing director of Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd, was accused of authorising payments of more than RM21 million (US$4.74 million) to three companies without the board of directors' approval between 2010 and 2011.
(2025-03-12). Caution prevails in Asian stock markets amid US tariff fears, but losses may be limited: Analysts. channelnewsasia.com Uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and potential retaliatory measures will continue to weigh on Asia's stock markets until more clarity emerges, analysts say.
(2025-03-12). French publishers and authors file lawsuit against Meta in AI case. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Indonesia's GoTo posts first full-year underlying profit, eyes strong growth for 2025. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Temasek takes bite of India's Haldiram's for US$1 billion, sources say. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Taiwan premier says hiking defence budget to 10% of GDP 'impossible'. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). La Terrace at Claudine is a new, laid-back extension with indoor and outdoor dining at Dempsey. channelnewsasia.com It has its own menu, a gin-forward drinks programme, a petanque court coming up, and what might just be a French version of chicken rice, roasted and served in a cast iron cocotte.
(2025-03-12). Jail for director who conspired to cheat former SPRING Singapore of S$85,000. channelnewsasia.com Donovan Goh Shen Shu made use of a voucher scheme to obtain funds from SPRING Singapore between 2015 and 2016.
(2025-03-12). Atletico's Correa banned for five games after insulting referee. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Liverpool must recover quickly from shock as League Cup final looms. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Motsepe re-elected as leader of African football. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Team cohesion trumps solo brilliance as PSG impress in Champions League. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Unexplained ship collision off UK coast triggers race for clues. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Pakistan insurgents take dozens of hostages in attack on train, police say. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Toyota plans nine EVs for Europe for this year and 2026. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Commentary: Here's how Singaporeans can stretch their S$100 SG Culture Pass. channelnewsasia.com The SG Culture Pass has the potential to make arts and heritage an integral part of every Singaporean's life, says arts researcher and practitioner Shahril Salleh.
(2025-03-12). Commentary: Is the bull market in 'detox' or melting down? channelnewsasia.com Self-reinforcing momentum carried US equities for two years. Now, inertia is pulling them in the wrong direction, says Jonathan Levin for Bloomberg Opinion.
(2025-03-12). Paris Fashion Week: Corporate cosplay at Comme des Garcons, Balenciaga, Valentino‚Äâplus investment pieces at Hermes. channelnewsasia.com Luxury brands get down to business at Paris Fashion Week.
(2025-03-12). Al-Hilal overturn deficit to reach Asian Champions League quarter-finals. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Inter ease into quarter-finals with 2-1 win over Feyenoord. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Inter's Inzaghi relishing another chance to beat Bayern. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Kane helps Bayern ease past Leverkusen into Champions League quarters. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Paris St Germain knock Liverpool out of Champions League in shootout. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Slot takes pride in how Liverpool exited Champions League. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). At this hospital, the staff crochet knockers for breast cancer surgery patients to help them feel good again. channelnewsasia.com For women who have had a mastectomy, crocheted knockers offer a softer, more comfortable alternative to silicone prostheses. The handmade inserts that Khoo Teck Puat Hospital staff crochet look natural under clothing and are an affordable option compared with breast reconstruction surgery.
(2025-03-12). Pope Francis 'stable', out of imminent danger as talk turns to return home. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Trump talks up Tesla in White House show of support for Musk. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Trump defends tariffs, meets corporate America as economic fears nip stocks. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). US trades barbs with Canada as steel, aluminium tariffs loom. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). US House Republicans pass stopgap Bill to fund government. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-12). Border Vigilance Tightened: 2,601 Bangladeshi Citizens Caught Crossing into India. devdiscourse.com A report from the Ministry of Home Affairs has revealed that a total of 2,601 Bangladeshi citizens were apprehended while attempting to cross into Indian territory over the last 13 months. The figures, presented to the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, cover the period from January 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025.
(2025-03-12). Kolkata Metro Scales Down Services for Holi Festivities. devdiscourse.com Kolkata Metro has announced a reduction in metro services on Holi, affecting commuters on Friday. The decision, based on an official statement, means that fewer trains will be operational during the festival.
(2025-03-12). Razor Blade Found in Curry Sparks University Protest. devdiscourse.com Students at Osmania University staged a protest after allegedly discovering a razor blade in the curry served at their hostel mess. The unsettling incident has prompted university authorities to form a committee to thoroughly investigate the matter.
(2025-03-12). Billy Flynn Transitions from 'Days of Our Lives' to 'The Young and the Restless'. devdiscourse.com Billy Flynn, the beloved actor from 'Days of Our Lives', is making headlines with his transition to CBS's long-standing series, 'The Young and the Restless'. According to reports by Deadline, Flynn's debut on the show is scheduled for the spring season.
(2025-03-12). Madhya Pradesh's Budget Soars: A New Financial Milestone. devdiscourse.com Madhya Pradesh is on the brink of unveiling a significant financial plan for 2025-26, with the budget expected to reach Rs 4.21 lakh crore, as stated by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav this Wednesday.
(2025-03-12). New Gas Well at Pohokura Signals Strong Future for New Zealand Energy Security. devdiscourse.com The latest production well in the Pohokura gas-condensate field marks a major technical milestone and showcases the potential for further development of New Zealand's mature energy fields, according to Resources Minister Shane Jones.
(2025-03-12). Allahabad High Court Orders Quick Facelift for Jama Masjid. devdiscourse.com The Allahabad High Court has issued a directive to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to finish the whitewashing of the Jama Masjid located in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district within the span of a week.
(2025-03-12). Assam Congress MLAs Protest Polytechnic Faculty Termination. devdiscourse.com Assam Congress MLAs staged a protest at the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, calling for a discussion on the termination of faculty members at Polytechnics in the state. Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia led the charge, demanding answers from the government about this contentious issue.
(2025-03-12). India Shines with Stellar Snowboarding Success at 2025 Special Olympics. devdiscourse.com The Indian contingent has launched its campaign at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games with stunning performances, clinching four medals on the first day. Two gold and two silver medals in snowboarding showcased the athletes' prowess and commitment in Bardonecchia, Italy.
(2025-03-12). West Bengal: India's New Industrial Powerhouse. devdiscourse.com West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the state has become a top destination for major industrial investment intentions in India. The state's remarkable achievement was highlighted in a report by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which showed West Bengal outpacing other states in 2024.
(2025-03-12). Trade War Turmoil: Industries Reel as Tariffs Tighten. devdiscourse.com Industries from sportswear to luxury automobiles are grappling with the fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies, which took a significant turn on Wednesday as increased tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminium imports were enforced.
(2025-03-12). Tanishq Jewelry Expands in the US: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity. devdiscourse.com Tanishq, a prominent Indian jewelry brand from the TATA Group, is making headway in the U.S. market by inaugurating new stores in Redmond, Washington, and Cumming, Georgia. This expansion signifies a pivotal moment in their North American journey.
(2025-03-12). Brotherly Bonding: Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter's Heartwarming Meet at Work. devdiscourse.com The camaraderie between Bollywood siblings Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter was on full display on social media when the duo unexpectedly reunited on set. The 'Kabir Singh' star shared snapshots of their playful interaction via Instagram, showcasing their remarkable brotherly bond.
(2025-03-12). Dollar Dips Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty and Global Economic Concerns. devdiscourse.com The dollar reached a near five-month low on Wednesday against major currencies, primarily driven by concerns over the U.S. economy amidst President Donald Trump's unpredictable trade policies. This uncertainty continues to unsettle markets around the globe.
(2025-03-12). Energy Diplomacy: Canada and U.S. Tariffs Tug-of-War. devdiscourse.com In an exclusive with CNN, Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson assured that although Canada would soon respond to U.S. tariffs, it has no intention of escalating trade tensions. The minister highlighted Canada's position as a non-competitor to the United States.
(2025-03-12). North West Human Settlements Secures R150 Million Boost for Housing Projects. devdiscourse.com The North West Department of Human Settlements has received a significant financial boost aimed at accelerating its housing development targets and ensuring improved service delivery. The provincial legislature has approved an additional R150 million for housing development projects, helping the department address challenges brought on by previous budget cuts.
(2025-03-12). Driving Agrarian Progress: Telangana's Vision for Farmer Empowerment. devdiscourse.com The Telangana government's initiatives have been lauded as pivotal in driving agricultural progress and empowering the farming community. Capt. N Uttam Kumar Reddy, the Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies, commended Governor Jishnu Dev Varma's recent legislative address as a visionary blueprint for agrarian success.
(2025-03-12). ICGS Saksham Embarks on Strategic Mission in Seychelles. devdiscourse.com The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Saksham arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on a three-day goodwill visit to fortify maritime cooperation and enhance regional partnerships, according to the Indian Coast Guard's statement. The crew is set to engage in professional exchanges, including high-level meetings, joint training, and sports events with Seychellois counterparts to boost interoperability and mutual learning.
(2025-03-12). Greece's Defense Modernization: A €25 Billion Arsenal Overhaul. devdiscourse.com Greece is poised to undertake a historic modernization of its defense capabilities, planning an investment exceeding 25 billion euros by 2036. The proposal, set to be presented to parliament, is a strategic move to enhance military strength as the nation recuperates from its prolonged economic downturn.
(2025-03-12). Chaotic Commute: Reckless SUV Driver Rampages Through Busy Noida Street. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events, a man driving an SUV caused havoc on a bustling Noida street, hitting multiple vehicles after a heated argument with a shopkeeper. The driver, who came to install speakers in his car in the busy area near Phase 1 police station, later fled from the spot.
(2025-03-12). Trump Administration Considers Major Overhaul of Justice Department's Public Integrity Unit. devdiscourse.com The Trump administration is contemplating a major downsizing of the Justice Department's Public Integrity Section, according to sources familiar with the plans. The move would affect a unit known for its handling of politically sensitive corruption cases.
(2025-03-12). Trump Drives Landmark Talks Between PGA and LIV Golf. devdiscourse.com PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan acknowledged President Donald Trump's pivotal role in advancing merger discussions between the U.S.-based PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour. The talks, aimed at resolving tensions that have fractured professional golf, are now being conducted at the highest levels, partly due to Trump's intervention.
(2025-03-12). Global trade war: Trump's steel, aluminium tariffs take effect. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariffs increase, flanked by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC,US on February 13, 2025. — ReutersCanada, Brazil, Mexico, South Korea among most affected…
(2025-03-12). A global journey: One faith, many Ramadan traditions — Part II>. geo.tv 
(2025-03-12). Controversial security company G4S given NT corrections contact. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Dutton ramps up culture war on women, work-from-home. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Growing the pie for whose gain? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Refugees take their call for permanent visas to Labor MPs. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Thousands rally for International Women's Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Tibetans mark national uprising day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Vic public servants rally against Labor's proposed job cuts. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). WA approvals report threatens First Nations cultural heritage. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Jenny Rolfe challenges the Nationals in the Riverina. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-12). Australian police expose 'antisemitic' caravan bomb plot as hoax. newarab.com 
A supposed plot to use explosives stashed in a caravan in a "terrorism event" targeting Jewish residents in Australia has been revealed to be a hoax, police said on Monday. | The caravan was discovered in January in a semi-rural suburb on the outskirts of Sydney with "Powergel" mining explosives inside and written notes listing "Jewish entities", police said. | It hit the headlines after a wave of anti-Semitic firebombings, graffiti and vandalism swept through Melbourne and Sydney in previous months, piling pressure on the Australian government. | Detectives said at the time they were looking into whether the…
(2025-03-12). EU's top diplomat pledges unified support for Ukraine in dig at US. newarab.com 
The European Union has a message for the Trump administration: It will continue supporting EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas never mentioned the United States in her speech to the UN Security Council on Tuesday. But her points were clearly aimed at President Donald Trump 's dismissive language about Europe, his massive cutbacks in aid to poor and conflict-torn countries, and his administration's reluctance…
(2025-03-12). IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after reform programme's fourth review. newarab.com 
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of $1.2 billion to Egypt following the fourth review of the country's $8 billion economic reform program. | Additionally, the IMF's executive board approved Egypt's request for an arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), granting access to approximately $1.3 billion, the IMF statement said. | Cairo has been seeking financing under the RSF since 2022, hoping to unlock up to an additional $1 billion. | On Monday, Egypt reported a sharp drop in headline inflation for February, largely due to financial reforms implemente…
(2025-03-12). Iran's Pezeshkian rejects US talks under Trump threats. newarab.com 
Iranian President "It's not acceptable for them to say, 'we're ordering you not to do this, and not to do that, or we'll do this,'" Pezeshkian said during a meeting with Iranian producers and entrepreneurs. | "I'm not coming to negotiate with you at all. Go and do whatever damn thing you want." | The comments followed Trump saying on…
(2025-03-12). Trump doubles down on Canada trade war with major tariff hike. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium on Tuesday while threatening to "shut down" the country's auto industry and saying the best way to end the trade war is for Washington's ally to be absorbed into the United States. | Trump's new threats came hours before a midnight deadline for ramping up the Republican's globe-spanning trade offensive with levies on both metals. | On his Truth Social platform, Trump said he would double the planned 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium to 50 percent for imports of the metals from Canada. | Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney v…
(2025-03-12). Uganda says it has deployed troops in South Sudan capital. newarab.com 
A Ugandan military spokesperson said the deployment was at the request of the South Sudan government.
(2025-03-12). US Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees. newarab.com 
The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that's seen as a prelude to Department officials announced the cuts Tuesday, raising questions about the agency's ability to continue usual operations. | The layoffs are part of a dramatic downsizing directed by Trump as he moves to reduce the footprint of the federal government. Thousands of jobs are expected to be cut across the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Admini…
(2025-03-12). 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?
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-03-12). 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.
(2025-03-12). Infant Muslim girl killed in Rajasthan Police search operation. ummid.com Disturbing news from Raghunathgarh Village, Alwar, Rajasthan has come to light, where a one-month-old girl child Alisha was brutally killed by police in a home search raid on March 2, 2025.
(2025-03-12). Jeddah's Floating Mosque is a modern Islamic architectural masterpiece. ummid.com Built in 1985 on a 2,400-square-meter site, Al-Rahma Mosque, also known as the Floating Mosque or Fatima Al Zahra Mosque, is the world's first mosque built on the sea's surface.
(2025-03-12). Convicted of rape, Overseas BJP leader in Australia gets 40-yr jail. ummid.com Balesh Dhankhar, one of the founders of the Australia division of the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP), has been sentenced to 40-year jail term for raping five South Korean women.
(2025-03-12). Himachal 12th English board 2025 cancelled after paper leak reports. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) has cancelled the 12th Inter English language exam 2025 after reports of paper leak.
(2025-03-12). Maharashtra cancels CETs for BA/BSc BEd Integrated Courses. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has cancelled the Common Entrance Tests (CETs) that were supposed to be held for BA B.Ed and BSc B.Ed 4-year Integrated Courses.
(2025-03-12). Watch: E-rickshaw driver, Noor, brutally beaten by Lucknow Police. ummid.com Noor, an e-rickshaw driver, who was observing Ramzan fast, Saturday March 08, 2025, was brutally beaten by Uttar Pradesh Police after an altercation over traffic jam.
(2025-03-12). Bihar 12th Result 2025: When and How to Check. ummid.com Wait for over 12 lakh students, who appeared in the Bihar Board 12th Intermediate Exam 2025 and now waiting for their result, is nearing to end.
(2025-03-12). Masjid Quba: First Mosque Founded by Prophet Muhammad. ummid.com Masjid Quba is the first mosque founded by Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him).
(2025-03-12). Direct meetings with Hamas were very helpful: U.S. Envoy. ummid.com Adam Boehler, U.S. Envoy for hostage affairs, Sunday said direct meetings with Palestinian Resistance Group, Hamas, have been "very helpful".
(2025-03-12). Chinese scientists reveal Mariana Trench life mysteries. ummid.com A group of Chinese scientists have unveiled the survival mechanisms of mysterious life in the Mariana Trench, Earth's deepest oceanic realm.
(2025-03-12). Harvard Researcher Proves God Exists. ummid.com Malaysian astrophysicist and a researcher at Harvard University, Dr Willie Soon, using mathematical formula established that God is real, arguing things in the world are so perfectly placed that they cannot be attributed to mere chance.
(2025-03-12). Lunar Eclipse March 13/14, 2025: Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Lunar Eclipse, which will virtually turn Moon deep crimson colour, called 'Blood Moon', will be witnessed on Thursday/Friday March 13/14, 2025, coinciding with 13/14 Ramadan 1446 AH and Holi.
(2025-03-12). Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore finally returning to Earth. ummid.com The American space agency, NASA, finally revealed the confirmed return journey of the 'stranded astronauts', Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, from Space to Earth.
(2025-03-12). Astronomers Brace for Venus, Sun Conjunction. ummid.com As Venus transitions from the evening to the morning sky, its inferior conjunction with Sun marks a significant moment in its orbital cycle.
(2025-03-12). HPBOSE 12th English Exam 2025 New Date Announced. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) has confirmed the new exam date and time of the English Language Board Exam 2025 which was cancelled due to reports of paper leak.
(2025-03-12). In mark of support for Musk, Trump buys Tesla car. ummid.com In a mark of support for Elon Musk, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced to buy, what he called, "a brand new Tesla car".
(2025-03-12). MPs grill police over malfunctional CCTV system. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament's Defence and Internal Affairs Committee has grilled top management of the Uganda Police Force over concerns regarding the functionality of the National CCTV Systems Project. The meeting, chaired by Wilson Kajwengye (Nyabushozi County), took place on Tuesday in the South Committee Room at Parliament. Despite Parliament raising concerns …
(2025-03-12). KIU defeated in shs47 billion dispute with Kenyan Housing Finance Company. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has allowed the enforcement of an arbitration order against Kampala International University, which has to pay US dollars 12,767,503 (approximately UGX 46,815,752,197) to Housing Finance Company Limited of Kenya. In his ruling, High Court judge Stephen Mubiru said the finance company had satisfied all …
(2025-03-12). Over 160 golfers set for Lady Captain's Prize at UGC. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Over 160 golfers are expected to 'do battle' at Kitante on Saturday in the Lady Captain's Prize, played in honour of the outgoing Lady captain at the Uganda Golf Club (UGC). Wendy Angudeyo, who hailed the explosion of interest in women's golf in the past two years, hands the …
(2025-03-12). More guns, less butter: Starmer's defence spending splash. onlineopinion.com.au The urge to throw more money at defence budgets across a number of countries has become infectious. It was bound to happen with Donald Trump's return to the White House.
(2025-03-12). Calls to suicide helplines rocket because of Labour's war on disabled and sick people. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer government's plan to slash thousands and intensify punitive regime drives victims to despair among people already under awful pressure Calls to suicide helplines have seen a 'huge increase' over Labour's war on disabled and long-term sick people, according to a leading consultant psychologist who spoke to a 'reliable source at the highest possible level': …
(2025-03-12). "America First" and the great upheaval in international relations. internationalviewpoint.org The "America First" logic, adopted by the US neofascist movement known as MAGA, may seem rational to those who are not familiar with the economic history of international relations. According to Trump and his acolytes, America has spent huge sums of money protecting its allies, especially the rich countries among them, i.e. the geopolitical West (Europe and Japan in particular) and the Gulf Arab oil states. It is time for them to pay off the debt: all these countries must foot the bill by escalating their investments in the United States and their purchases from it, especially their purchases of weapons (which is…
(2025-03-12). 'Bankrupt' Delaware recreational marijuana license holders express frustration over delay in start of retail sales, zoning obstacles. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. |
| Delaware entrepreneurs itching to get in early on Delaware's budding recreational pot industry are expressing frustration as retail sales expected to start this spring remain on hold. | "We're all sitting on our hands waiting for the market to open," said James Brobyn, president of the
(2025-03-12). For Ukraine without oligarchs and occupiers! internationalviewpoint.org The predatory policies of the newly elected U.S. president make it impossible to establish a lasting peace for Ukrainians. Ukraine's refusal to sign the mineral extraction agreement, designed to serve the interests of American capital, demonstrates the country's determination to avoid colonial dependence. This opens the door to exploring a more equitable model of relations between Ukraine and the states of Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world under the banner of resistance to imperialist domination. However, if the current approach persists, Ukraine risks facing an imminent reduction or even a complete halt of…
(2025-03-12). Jinja Couple's Deaths Shock Families. plusnews.ug 
The families of Edirisa Isabirye and his wife, Mirabu Kakazi, who died on Monday night in a suspected domestic brawl, have denied knowing about their children's marital status. Isabirye, a resident of Katende Triangle Zone in Northern Division, Jinja City, killed Kakazi and their nine-month-old baby before taking his own life by strangling. Residents told URN …
(2025-03-12). CPJ, partners urge FCC to stop threatening press freedom and free speech. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-12). CPJ joins call for Nepal to revise new media council, social media bill. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-12). CPJ leads joint letter to Egyptian president urging release of writer Alaa Abdelfattah. cpj.org
(2025-03-12). Isolated and restricted: 3 journalists on life and work under Turkish house arrest. àñzgàºr àñƒüret 
(2025-03-12). Austerity or Raising the Minimum Wage: Catarina Martins on Portugal's Experience. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-12). Germany: After the federal elections, resistance not adaptation! internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-12). So-called axis of resistance. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-12). Against Left Pronatalism. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-12). The Succession Battle For A Prison Empire. levernews.com 
The yacht is moored at the mouth of the Miami River, in the long shadows of the city's luxury hotels and high-rises. It is of Italian design: sleek, imposing, with a flybridge and sundeck and five cabins, and a price point of about $10 million. On the hull, bold silver lettering declares its name: Convict.The Convict is the crown jewel of prison technology company Smart Communications, whose CEO, Jonathan Logan, has a reputation for flaunting the millions he has made in the business of prisons and jails. There is also Logan's $300,000 Lamborghini, with a license plate that reads "INMATE." There are the photos he…
(2025-03-12). Mark Carney's 'Climate Tax Rollback' is a Sleight of Hand. dailysceptic.org Green banking high priest Mark Carney has been selected as the next Prime Minister of Canada and his first act was to announce the abolition of the hated Carbon Tax. But it isn't what it seems, says Ben Pile.
(2025-03-12). Could Labour's Welfare Cuts Trigger a Meltdown in the UK's Car Finance Market? dailysceptic.org The UK car market has become a Government-subsidised house of cards and now teeters on the brink of disaster, says Gabriel McKeown. Could Labour's welfare cuts be the trigger as subsidies are pulled?
(2025-03-12). Amazonian Rainforest Obliterated To Make Way For COP30. dailysceptic.org A new four-lane highway cutting through tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest is being built for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. You can't make this stuff up.
(2025-03-12). US Vice-President Vance, Second Lady likely to visit India: US media report. ptcnews.tv US Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha are expected to visit India next month, according to the US media reports. | This visit will be Vance's second foreign trip as VP. Last month Vance had made a visit to France and Germany, reported Politico. The second lady Usha Vance has Indian roots with her parents having emigrated from India to the United States. | The visit is expected at a time when the two sides are involved in tough negotiations over tariffs. | Earlier on Tuesday (local time) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, while lamenting the tariffs imposed by various nations on the United St…
(2025-03-12). UK crossbow killer gets life in prison for slaying 3 women, Andrew Tate cited as influence. scmp.com Prosecutors say Kyle Clifford's attack on his ex-girlfriend and her family was fuelled by influencer Andrew Tate's 'violent misogyny'.
(2025-03-12). UK police arrest cargo ship captain over North Sea crash with oil tanker. scmp.com Both vessels were set ablaze and one sailor is presumed dead in the collision, which has sparked fears of major environmental damage.
(2025-03-12). USAID cut could have a silver lining for Southeast Asian ecosystems. scmp.com While reduced aid harms conservation efforts, the region's stakeholders have a chance to consider more effective self-sufficient approaches.
(2025-03-12). US House passes Trump-backed bill to avert shutdown, but Senate hurdle remains. scmp.com Critics say the spending bill hands a 'blank cheque' to the US president and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk.
(2025-03-12). Trump labels Tesla attacks domestic terrorism, threatens protesters with 'hell'. scmp.com US president talks up Tesla at the White House in a show of support for close adviser Elon Musk.
(2025-03-12). Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel draw fire from US House Democrat. scmp.com Representative Joe Courtney blasts the levies as a threat to 'whether or not we can build steel ships' for the US Navy.
(2025-03-12). Belarus: Two years since the unfair sentence against three Viasna members. fidh.org
(2025-03-12). Egypt: Joint letter calling for a presidential pardon for Alaa Abd el-Fattah. fidh.org
(2025-03-12). Tunisia: Call for the European Union to send international observers to the so-called "conspiracy" trial. fidh.org
(2025-03-12). No, Axios, Climate Change Is Not Making Atlanta's Allergy Season Worse. wattsupwiththat.com Instead of taking a broad, evidence-based approach, Axios in its attempt to connect worsening allergies to climate change it has once again resorted to alarmist claims without addressing all relevant factors. Atlanta's allergy season is influenced by many variables, including land use changes, dense urban landscaping with pollen producing plants, increased green space, and urbanization. Blaming climate change without considering these other influences misleads the public and fosters unnecessary panic. If the media is truly interested in informing the public, they should focus on all contributing factors that migh…
(2025-03-12). Antarctica Ice Growing Across Large Areas for at Least 85 Years, Aerial Photos Show. wattsupwiththat.com The Copenhagen scientists examined hundreds of old aerial photographs taken for mapping work in 1937. The images were supplemented with a number of photographs taken in the 1950s and 1974 of the same area and a 3D computer reconstruction was produced. This allowed the researchers to examine the evolution of glaciers over a significant time period. In order to determine if recent trends exceed the scale of natural variability, long-term observations are said to be vital.
(2025-03-12). Iran: US decision to revoke Iraq waiver 'extremely deplorable'. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has slammed the new US administration's decision to revoke Iraq's sanctions waiver for importing electricity from Iran.
(2025-03-12). US congress urged to act against mass layoffs. presstv.ir Fired US civil service workers are urging Congress to act against President Trump's mass layoffs, which are part of his agenda to cut taxes for the rich.
(2025-03-12). 'Do whatsoever you want': Pezeshkian rejects talks with US under threats. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian has sharply rebuked the Trump administration's maximalist approach toward Iran, declaring that the Islamic Republic is not Ukraine and it will not negotiate with the United States under threats or coercion.
(2025-03-12). All Out Against Gender Fascism! Shut Down Turning Point USA in Stockton! indybay.org On March 19th Turning Point USA will host a transphobic speaker in Stockton. Show up in front of Long Theatre at University of the Pacific to shut them down!
(2025-03-12). Saturday 3/15: Build the Concord April 19th Protest Committee Meeting. indybay.org Organizing meeting for the April 19th Rally and March in Concord will meet at Mountain Mike's Pizza: | Saturday 3/15/25, 1: 30 pm , | @ Mountain Mike's Pizza ( party room ) , | 5358 Clayton road ( near Ygnacio Valley Rd.)…
(2025-03-12). Wednesday 3/12: Countering Trump means addressing the land question: a Civic Center walking tour. indybay.org We meet at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza, directly across the street from the orangey-colored ACT theater on Market Street. | The intersection of Grove, Hyde, and Market streets.
(2025-03-12). Saturday 3/15: Work Party: DIY Poppy Making & Promotions for Perdue Rescue Trial and #ALC2025. indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley CA…
(2025-03-12). Saturday 3/15: Petaluma: Trader Joe', Drop Perdue's Petaluma Poultry. indybay.org Intersection of E Washington St & S McDowell Blvd | (38 ∞14'57.2″N 122 ∞37'33.7″W)…
(2025-03-12). Sunday 3/16: Pigeon First Aid and Community Food Serve. indybay.org 50 United Nations Plz, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2025-03-12). On Invisible Paths. In Poetics Corner. indybay.org When illusions burst, | identifications dissolve, | constructions crumble, | and what seemingly remains fades away,…
(2025-03-12). HUD Secretary Scott Turner terrifies HUD's subsidized housing tenants. indybay.org HUD Secretary Scott Turner And The Convicted Felon President Donald J. Trump:…
(2025-03-12). Thursday 3/13: Fund Health Care, Not Billionaires! Fighting for Medicaid & Public Health – Panel w/ NNU. indybay.org Zoom: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YYHhAN4XSf65……
(2025-03-12). Educators Attempt to Educate DOGE on Education. indybay.org WASHINGTON (03-11) — One of the fundamental pillars of our free and democratic country is the right of every child to have a free public-school education. While this is not the case globally, it is a model of a modern progressive society in which today's world demands literate, educated and well-informed citizens and workers. That very notion of a free education is truly one envied by parents and children around the world.
(2025-03-12). Sunday 4/13: Trump's Assault on the Planet is an Assault on Us! indybay.org 2727 California Street | Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2025-03-12). Wednesday 3/12: #MaskOffMaersk Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/MaskOffMaerskMar12…
(2025-03-12). Trump vows to classify violence against Tesla dealers as domestic terrorism. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump talks to the media next to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 11, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he would classify violence against Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism, Reuters…
(2025-03-12). Airtel, SpaceX join hands to bring Starlink internet in India. ummid.com Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel Tuesday March 11, 2025 announced the company has signed distribution deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink Satellite Internet Service in India.
(2025-03-12). Maharashtra Budget 2025: Pawar Launches Technical Textile Mission. ummid.com Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Ajit Pawar, Monday March 10, 2025 announced to launch Technical Textile Mission while tabling the state budget for the year 2025-26.
(2025-03-12). Maha Minister launches "Malhar Certification" to challenge Halal food. ummid.com To oppose Halal certification, Maharashtra Minister Nitish Rane, known for his anti-Muslim rhetoric, on March 10, 2025 launched a website to issue "Malhar Certification" for those who consume "Jhatka meat" in Maharashtra.
(2025-03-12). This home-based Siglap smoothie shop by two sisters serves trendy Erewhon-style blends from S$5.90. channelnewsasia.com Two Sisters' Smoothie, a home-based shop in Siglap, serves Erewhon-inspired smoothies priced between S$5.90 and S$7.90. The shop is run by Lew Su Ling and her sister-in-law Lydia Batricia Azman.
(2025-03-11). US Resumes Military Aid, Intelligence Sharing for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Trump administration has lifted its pause on military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following talks between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. US officials said the move came after Ukraine signaled it was open to a 30-day ceasefire if Russia agreed. "Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to …
(2025-03-11). Hezbollah Chief Addresses Israeli Occupation Of South Lebanon. popularresistance.org Hezbollah's Secretary-General Naim Qassem said on 9 March that Israeli forces currently occupying south Lebanon will inevitably face resistance if they do not withdraw. | "I tell the Israelis, if you remain at these points, this resistance will not let you continue there," Qassem stated on Sunday. | "If the occupation continues, it must be confronted by the army, the people, and the resistance," despite some people wanting "liberation through diplomacy," the resistance leader added. | "We committed to the [ceasefire] agreement while the enemy violates it … it assaults people far from the border in their cars an…
(2025-03-11). Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire with Russia, while mineral deal is pending. peoplesdispatch.org The US has also lifted the temporary pause on military aid to Ukraine and intelligence sharing which they had imposed following the scene at the White House…
(2025-03-11). The bittersweet taste of freedom: an interview with a former Palestinian prisoner. mondoweiss.net 
As part of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Amir Abu Raddaha was freed from Israeli prison after 23 years. He spoke to Mondoweiss about his time behind bars, and the horrific conditions of Palestinian prisoners since October 7.
(2025-03-11). US resumes intelligence and military aid to Ukraine. 
Support was unblocked after Kiev agreed to Washington's idea for an "immediate" 30-day ceasefire with Russia | The US has unblocked military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine, while the latter has agreed to a proposed "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire" with Russia, the two nations announced on Tuesday after talks in Saudi Arabia. Kiev has also agreed to conclude a comprehensive agreement on Ukraine's critical resources with Washington "as soon as possible." | "Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement…
(2025-03-11). Waltz to talk to Russian officials 'soon'. 
The US national security advisor made the remark on Tuesday following Ukraine's agreement to a US proposal for a ceasefire | US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has announced that he will get in touch with his "Russian counterpart" in the coming days to discuss a potential settlement to the Ukraine conflict. | The official made the remark following negotiations with a Ukrainian delegation, who reportedly agreed to Washington's proposal for an interim ceasefire. | At a press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia late on Tuesday, Waltz said that the Ukrainian delegation ha…
(2025-03-11). Trump teases talks with Putin. 
The US president believes a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine can be achieved | US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely hold phone talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week, expressing hope Moscow would agree to a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. | Trump made the remarks to reporters shortly after Ukrainian and American delegations met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Kiev agreed to Washington's proposal for a ceasefire with Moscow. The US president said striking such an agreement would greatly aid in reaching a final deal to end the conflict. | "So, hopefully, [Puti…
(2025-03-11). Trump says US and Russia to hold imminent talks on Ukraine — Reuters. 
Negotiations will reportedly take place on Tuesday or Wednesday after Kiev agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal | US President Donald Trump has announced that an American delegation will meet with their Russian counterparts "today or tomorrow" (March 11-12), Reuters reported on Tuesday. | The statement follows the conclusion of negotiations between the American and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia, during which Kiev agreed to a 30-day ceasefire and Washington committed to resuming intelligence sharing with Ukraine. | "That's a total ceasefire," Trump told reporters outside the White House on Tuesday afte…
(2025-03-11). Kiev planned 'barbaric attack' on Russian civilians to coincide with ceasefire talks — Moscow. 
Ukraine targeted the Russian capital with its largest-ever wave of kamikaze drones on Tuesday, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries | The Russian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned what it described as a "barbaric" and "cowardly" attack by Kiev on multiple regions, including Moscow, in the early hours of Tuesday, just ahead of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia. | The assault, which involved hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), some reportedly loaded with shrapnel to
(2025-03-11). Ukraine ready to accept US plan for 30-day ceasefire with Russia. aljazeera.com US says it will 'immediately' resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
(2025-03-11). Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal, agrees to start talks with Russia. aljazeera.com The US says Ukraine has accepted a ceasefire proposal and agreed to start negotiations to end the war with Russia.
(2025-03-11). U.S.-Ukraine Reach Agreement On Terms For Total Ceasefire With Russia. twz.com The U.S. and Ukraine have reached a ceasefire agreement in principle that would pause fighting in the now-three-year-old war and pave the way for the U.S. to
(2025-03-11). Israel slams US hostage envoy after he described Hamas as a "bunch of nice guys" peoplesdispatch.org The talks between the US and Hamas were seen by Israelis as an implicit acknowledgement of Hamas's legitimacy and pressure on Netanyahu to proceed with the ceasefire deal.
(2025-03-11). Israeli Strikes Against Southern Lebanon Kill at Least Two, Claims Hezbollah Figure Slain. news.antiwar.com Israel continues to carry out attacks against southern Lebanon, despite there being an active ceasefire in place since November 26. They included a drone strike against a vehicle in Nabatieh Governorate, in the area around Deir al-Zahrani, another just further north, and another strike against what Israel is calling a "Hezbollah facility" elsewhere along the …
(2025-03-11). An All-American Nightmare. tomdispatch.com "Flights to Guantánamo Bay have begun. The worst of the worst have no place in our homeland." With those words the U.S. government announced the fate awaiting "criminal aliens" in its custody. On a military base in El Paso, Texas, masked men in combat fatigues paraded a group of young Venezuelan immigrants, their hands cuffed and their ankles shackled, in front of the cameras, before loading them onto a waiting Air Force C-17, which was to deliver its human cargo to Naval Station Guantánamo Bay overnight. Once there, they were to be incarcerated in the infamous Camp 6, held incommunicado in the same cells where a…
(2025-03-11). CAIR's Civil Rights Report Shows Islamophobia Complaints at All-Time High, Viewpoint Discrimination Key Factor. fightbackbetter.com CAIR's Civil Rights Report Shows Islamophobia Complaints at All-Time High, Viewpoint Discrimination Key Factor (WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/11/25) — The Council on…
(2025-03-11). People Who Defend Trump's Assault On Free Speech Are Mindless Sheep. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Words can't express how disgusted I am with Trump supporters who defend their president stomping out speech rights for Israel after spending years wailing about the loss of free speech in America.
(2025-03-11). Documentary highlights the tensions, isolation of being 'Black + Evangelical'. anabaptistworld.org A new documentary is shedding light on a group of people who are part of the evangelical Christian tradition in a way, said Wheaton College theology professor Vincent Bacote, "that's not just white and being a Republican." Black evangelicals, said Bacote, are too often unseen — the "orphan in our home faith community." Over the …
(2025-03-11). Afghan Women Want the CSW to Help Them Fight for Equality. passblue.com 
As the United Nations member states gather in New York City to mark the 69th session of the annual conference on women's rights, the condition of women and girls remains stark under the Taliban's gender apartheid rule in Afghanistan. Three and a half years since the return of the Taliban to power, they have imposed …
(2025-03-11). Activist and Whistleblower Killed in South Africa. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Community activist Pamela Mabini in South Africa. | © Luke Daniel/News24 | On March 7, Pamela Mabini, a community activist and whistleblower was shot and killed outside her home in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. Through her nonprofit organization, Maro Foundation, Mabini was known for her activism and charitable work aimed at restoring dignity and reducing crime and violence in her community.Mabini's whistleblowing played an instrumental role in the arrest of televangelist Timothy Omotoso and others, who are on trial for rape, racketeering, and human…
(2025-03-11). Myanmar Junta's Farcical Plans for Elections. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Sr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing during the National Defense and Security Council meeting in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, January 31, 2023. | © 2023 The Military True News Information Team via AP Photo…
(2025-03-11). New US Labor Secretary, Congress Should Act on Child Labor. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A farmworker picks beets in a field early in the morning on a farm in southern California, July 3, 2024. | © 2024 Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images | President Trump's pick to lead the United States Department of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, will soon oversee the federal government's response to labor rights issues across the US. One of her key priorities should be taking action to end hazardous child labor.In recent years, investigative reports from around the US showed children working harrowing overnight shifts in slaughterhouses and using wildly dangerous machinery in auto bo…
(2025-03-11). Republican Activist Wins Police Settlement After Unlawful Arrest for Shouting at King Charles' Proclamation. bylinetimes.com A republican campaigner has received a settlement from Thames Valley Police following an unlawful arrest protesting the monarchy in September 2022. | Symon Hill, at the time campaigns lead at the Peace Pledge Union, was charged under the Public Order Act 1986 after shouting "who elected him?" when his path home was blocked by the Proclamation of King Charles in Oxford. | Security officers at the event asked him not to express his opinion in a public space — and then soon after the police swooped in and arrested him under broad anti-protest laws. | Civil rights groups Liberty provided legal support thr…
(2025-03-11). UN Cybercrime Treaty Supported by Autocrats Raises Human Rights Concerns. projectcensored.org On December 24, 2024, the United Nations adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, which aims to "prevent and combat" cybercrime and "strengthen international cooperation in sharing electronic evidence for serious crimes." Several human rights and independent news organizations noted that the international treaty raised serious human rights concerns. On…
(2025-03-11). Carney to replace Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister. america.cgtn.com 
Former central banker Mark Carney has won the battle to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's Prime Minister, but his biggest fights are arguably looming in a matter of days. Carney will not only have to navigate his country through a trade war with Donald Trump but will soon face voters with opposition conservatives leading the polls. Owen Fairclough has the latest.
(2025-03-11). Exclusive: TSSA union staff's fury at 'anti-union' GS's invitation to speak at employment rights rally. skwawkbox.org 
Staff list allegations of conduct during long dispute and ask why Strike Map have Maryam Eslamdoust as speaker Staff working for the TSSA rail union, who are in a long dispute with their employer and TSSA general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust and have made a long list of allegations about her 'anti-union' conduct during the dispute, …
(2025-03-11). Department of Education warns TNS of 'potential enforcement actions' over anti-Semitism case. newschoolfreepress.com The U.S. Department of Education (ED) sent The New School a letter warning of "potential enforcement actions" if they do not fulfill obligations under Title VI "to protect Jewish students on campus." On March 10, the ED's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) sent letters to 60 universities, including TNS, that are currently under investigation for …
(2025-03-11). Israeli Settlers Stole 1,500 Herd Animals From Bedouins, Rights Group Says. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-11). SATIRE: Report Finds Ticketmaster Controls 80% Of Nation's Middle School Talent Shows. theonion.com WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA—In a new revelation shedding further light on the ticket sales and distribution giant's alleged monopoly, a bombshell report published Tuesday found that Ticketmaster controls 80% of America's middle school talent shows. "Ticketmaster retains the exclusive booking rights to thousands of middle school auditoriums across the country, creating an out-of-control resale market that …
(2025-03-11). Iran Navy Chief Highlights Presence of New Powers in High Seas. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As Iran, China, and Russia conduct joint naval drills in the northern Indian Ocean, Iran's Navy chief stressed that new maritime powers are emerging.
(2025-03-11). Iran Rejects External Pressure, Defends Human Rights Stance. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will not succumb to external pressure, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Monday, emphasizing the country's independence and historical resistance against coercion.
(2025-03-11). Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Denounces Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Decision to End TSA Collective Bargaining Rights. urbancny.com 
Washington, D.C. — Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) has strongly condemned Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's decision to end collective bargaining rights for over 40,000 TSA employees, a move he …
(2025-03-11). Malawi Revenue Authority benchmarks Uganda's Digital Tax Stamps. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has hosted an eight-member delegation from the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) for a five-day benchmarking visit on Digital Tax Stamps (DTS). The visit aimed to provide insights into the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of the system as Malawi prepares to adopt a similar initiative. …
(2025-03-11). Amidst Abiding Evil, Stupid and Racist, Selma Is Now. commondreams.org 
In Orwellian juxtaposition, this weekend marked the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when racial justice marchers "rewrote the story of the civil rights movement in their blood" even as the current regime moves ever further to erase that story and many others by deleting thousands of images of unholy diversity – women, minorities, yes the Enola Gay – and banning pernicious words like "at risk," "bias," "equity," "female," "marginalize," "systemic," the history of who we've been and tried to become. Beyond evil. Thus is an alternate reality constructed under the rubric of a new Bigots 'R Us ruling party. "Cl…
(2025-03-11). Judge Ruling On Fired Black American Labor Official: The President Is Not A King. moguldom.com A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's firing of Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), was unlawful, marking a significant victory for labor rights advocates and reaffirming the limits of presidential power. In a scathing decision on March 6 U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ordered Wilcox's immediate reinstatement, …
(2025-03-11). BBC Credibility Nosedives Even Further. dissidentvoice.org The BBC's withdrawal of the powerful documentary, 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone', epitomises how much the UK's national broadcaster is beholden to the Israel lobby. The corporation's longstanding systematic protection of Israel, considered an 'apartheid regime' by major human rights organisations, has been particularly glaring since the country launched its genocidal attacks on Gaza …
(2025-03-11). 'Banter Ban' for Pubs Included in Labour's Employment Rights Bill. dailysceptic.org The 'banter ban' for pubs has been included in Labour's Employment Rights Bill, threatening to turbo-charge the Equality Act and bring the joyless, Stasi-like atmosphere of modern workplaces into leisure time.
(2025-03-11). China's answer to 'drill, baby, drill', top scientist dies: SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From Zhao Leji's absence at the 'two sessions' closing to China's energy security, here's a round-up from today's China coverage.
(2025-03-11). We Are International Students Organizing For Palestine. popularresistance.org We are international students who have organized in solidarity with the Palestine liberation struggle over the past 16 months. We write anonymously because the moment demands, strategically, that we do so. However, we will not be silenced. You may censure and suspend us, you may send ICE to knock down our doors, you may deport us back to our home countries, but we are only one drop in a vast ocean, and the tide of support for Palestine is rising everywhere. | Israel's ongoing genocide has shaken the outrage of the free people of the world. While the so-called international community appears largely content to cen…
(2025-03-11). An Israeli 'Refusenik' Who Spent 197 Days in Prison for Saying No to Genocide in Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Humaira Ahad — Mar 9, 2025 | In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on March 4, Itamar Greenberg said the Israeli military had finally decided to release him after 197 days in prison, calling it a "long and exhausting time." | "Evil should start trembling from this day forward because I'm in the fight against it with full force — until this world is a better place," wrote Greenberg, who calls himself a "refusenik." | It came only a day after he said he was going back to prison — for the sixth time — for "refusing to take part in Israel's crimes" against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip…
(2025-03-11). 12 Holocaust survivors/descendants condemn Gaza protest ban. skwawkbox.org 
Group's open letter slams 'fabricated' excuses for repeated restrictions Twelve Holocaust survivor/descendants have today signed a joint letter protesting against the Metropolitan Police's ban on the anti-genocide, pro-Palestine march from gathering in Park Lane on Saturday 15 March. A statement by one of the group's co-organisers calling on 'mainstream' journalists to do their job and …
(2025-03-11). 9 in 10 People in Gaza Have No Safe Water Access After Israel's Power Cut. truthout.org Only 1 in 10 people in Gaza have access to safe drinking water after Israel once again cut electricity to the besieged strip on Sunday, plunging the region back into the darkest periods of Israel's genocide, UN officials have said. UNICEF reported on Monday that water levels are "critical," with Gaza facing a "severe water shortage" after Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said he had "cut off… |
(2025-03-11). Former president Rodrigo Duterte arrested in the Philippines after ICC issues warrant. peoplesdispatch.org Duterte has been charged with crimes against humanity over the alleged extrajudicial killing of thousands of Philippines in the "war on drugs" campaign launched during his presidency.
(2025-03-11). ICC a tool of the West — expert. 
The arrest of former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte on a Hague court warrant is evidence of selective justice, Duane Dizon has told RT | The pursuit and arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant proves that the Hague-based court is a "weapon of Western influence," Duane Dizon, a geopolitical and regional economy expert has told RT. | Duterte, 79 was arrested at Manila's international airport on Tuesday and taken into custody by police on orders from the ICC. Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity linked to a 'war on drugs' during…
(2025-03-11). After Duterte's Arrest Under ICC Warrant, Observers Urge Same for Netanyahu. truthout.org On Tuesday, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by local authorities at Manila's international airport after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity. News of his arrest prompted some observers to urge the arrest of another public figure who faces ICC charges: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Duterte case will… |
(2025-03-11). How activists are disrupting the supply chain of weapons to Israel. electronicintifada.net Global shipping company Maersk remains complicit in Israeli war crimes.
(2025-03-11). Why so many Israelis are still protesting Netanyahu and the Gaza war, despite the dark sense of despair. haaretz.com Too often, people outside Israel see its catastrophic situation and ask: 'Why aren't Israelis taking to the streets?' But they are, in their thousands and hundreds of thousands, braving abuse and failures, a sustained, multivocal phenomenon. This is why they are refusing to walk away…
(2025-03-11). Israeli Minister Says God Sent Trump To Help Build Jewish Settlements in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Idit Silman, the Israeli minister of environmental protection, said on Tuesday that God had sent the Trump administration to advance the goal of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the building of Jewish settlements in the Strip. According to Haaretz, Silman, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, said the government is "committed to …
(2025-03-11). Only 14 Congressional Dems Sign Letter Against Trump's Fascist Student Nab, Watson-Coleman Shares Letter. fightbackbetter.com 
twitter.com/repbonnie/status/18995190243… NJ Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman is not listed as a signer but she did share the letter from 14…
(2025-03-11). Trump and Democrats Unite Against Freedom to Protest on Campuses. fightbackbetter.com 
Trump's promised escalation of repression attacking the pro-Palestine advocacy efforts in the US are upon us now. | One of Trump's numerous and mostly illegal executive orders was to randomly state that visiting students who are engaged in protest on college campuses can have their student visas revoked. The whole order is a broad false and damaging smear against the Palestine protest movement as being pro-Hamas and illegal. The logic is just because Trump says something — no evidence is needed — be it the most outlandish smear — it is legally binding. He smears all Palestine support as aligned…
(2025-03-11). A third of Reform voters think the party would be better off without Farage as leader. leftfootforward.org Following criticism of Nigel Farage's leadership by one of his own MPs, his leadership has also been called into question by Reform UK voters. | A third of Reform voters feel the party would be better off without Nigel Farage at the helm. | A YouGov survey conducted on Sunday and Monday found 21% of Reform UK's voters believe the party would be doing "a lot better" without Farage, while another 12% think it would be doing a "little better". | Nonetheless, this is against another third of Reform UK voters (34%) who believe that the party would be doing worse if Farage was not the leader. | A quarter feel that…
(2025-03-11). Goodbye Almagro, Suriname's Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin Elected OAS Secretary General. orinocotribune.com On Monday, March 10, Surinamese Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin was elected the new Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) during an extraordinary general assembly in Washington. The 67-year-old diplomat, who secured the necessary votes to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Luis Almagro of Uruguay, will lead the organization until 2030, with the possibility of re-election. | Ramdin, the first Caribbean national to head the OAS, garnered support from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, and others among the…
(2025-03-11). Teamsters cheer, AFL-CIO skeptical as Senate OK's Trump Labor Secretary nominee. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The Teamsters, the biggest boosters of former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., as GOP President Donald Trump's Labor Secretary, cheered as the Senate voted her into the job by a bipartisan 67-32 margin on March 10. The AFL-CIO and the Teachers/AFT, were more skeptical. They questioned whether Chavez-DeRemer would really control labor policy under the worker-hostile …
(2025-03-11). Musk Lawsuit Seeks to Gut Safeguards Against Executive Conflicts of Interest. truthout.org In an effort to appease Elon Musk, Delaware's Democratic-controlled legislature is expected to vote on a bill this month that would not only award Musk the largest compensation package in history, but also shield many of the country's most powerful corporate executives from accountability for their companies' misbehavior. If lawmakers don't enact the law, which was written by Musk's own… |
(2025-03-11). Gaza's farmers return to find scorched trees, toxic soil. electronicintifada.net Northern Gaza's farms were the hardest hit by Israeli attacks.
(2025-03-11). Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Kills Four Palestinians. news.antiwar.com An Israeli airstrike in Gaza near the Netzarim Corridor killed four Palestinians, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing Gaza's Civil Defense agency. The report said relatives and medical staff at the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital said the four men who were killed were civilians. "Did we end the war or what happened? We don't know," said …
(2025-03-11). Yemen's Houthis Announce Renewed Blockade on Israeli Ships Due to Lack of Gaza Aid. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Houthis announced on Tuesday night that it has re-imposed its blockade on Israeli shipping in response to Israel blocking the entry of aid and all other goods into Gaza. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said that any Israeli ship that enters the Red Sea, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Arabian Sea, and the Gulf …
(2025-03-11). University College Dublin betrays students by teaming up with Israel's Technion. electronicintifada.net Outrage at Gaza war now looks insincere.
(2025-03-11). Livestream: What do Trump administration's talks with Hamas mean? electronicintifada.net President Donald Trump's administration engaged in direct Although the future of those talks are now uncertain, Trump's decision to engage with Hamas directly comes at the same time as the US and Israel are threatening to restart a full-scale war on Gaza.
(2025-03-11). Inside Israel's brutal offensive on Jenin. electronicintifada.net Killed, injured and displaced, residents battle for survival.
(2025-03-11). UK fighter jets conduct joint exercise with US, Israeli aircraft — likely target Iran. skwawkbox.org 
US pro-Israel lobby group praises UK-launched bombing exercise believed to be preparation for attack on Iran RAF fighter jets have taken part in joint bombing exercises over western Asia with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) and F-15 and F-35 fighters of the Israeli air force, believed to be preparation for attacks on Iran. The 4 …
(2025-03-11). 5 Palestinians Killed in Jenin as Israeli Forces Expand West Bank Operation. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-11). Israel, Lebanon To Hold Talks on Border Disputes. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-11). Israel releases four Lebanese captives, agrees to join border talks. aljazeera.com Lebanese media reported that the released hostages had arrived in a hospital in southern Lebanon city of Tyre.
(2025-03-11). Israeli forces kill at least four people in the occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled their homes since Israel's West Bank operation began.
(2025-03-11). Despite arrests, Iranian channels recruiting Israelis operate unimpeded. haaretz.com In recent cases, recruitment of Israelis for espionage was done through channels on messaging app Telegram. Security sources say that recruitment channels are regularly opened and closed, making removing them difficult, while some continue to disseminate messages…
(2025-03-11). Despite opposition, Israel's top prosecutor blocks appeal against Jewish terrorist. haaretz.com Inspite of the fact that security camera footage of an arsonist dawning apparel similar to the defendant, a Jerusalem court ruled insufficient evidence. Aisman, against the opinion of senior staff, chose not to appeal, in what some believe is a nod to Israel's right-wing…
(2025-03-11). Likud-backed 'immunity for MKs bill' slightly tweaked, but not enough, legal advisers says. haaretz.com Sources in the legal adviser's office said the updated bill doesn't resolve the fundamental difficulties in the original proposal, and the bill essentially changes the immunity laws in "a manner that would place Knesset members above the law…
(2025-03-11). Why Trump's sudden discovery of the word 'shalom' is so disturbing. haaretz.com Trump talks to Hamas while celebrating the arrest of what he calls pro-Palestinian 'terrorist sympathizers.' His liberal use of the word 'shalom' to headline these 'achievements' is a grim kind of hypocrisy…
(2025-03-11). Israeli Troops Kill Five Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, the Palestinian Authority said that Israeli troops killed at least five Palestinians in the occupied West Bank over the previous 24-hour period as the Israeli military continued raids in the territory as part of an operation that was launched in January. The Palestinian Authority said that five Palestinians, including a 60-year-old woman, were …
(2025-03-11). Pakistan condemns Israel's new punitive measures against Palestine. plenglish.com In a publication on the X platform, the Pakistani head of government described as a repressive measure Tel Aviv's move to cut off electricity to the Palestinians, which threatens the possibility of supply in the territories occupied by the Zionist government. | Similarly, he rejected Israel's attitude of making it impossible for Palestinians to receive international aid such as food and medicine. "These repressive measures during the holy month of Ramadan are highly condemnable as they endanger the lives of millions of innocent Palestinians, including women and children," Sharif pointed out. | Israel cut electri…
(2025-03-11). Javier Milei Deepens Argentina's IMF Debt Trap With 'Emergency' Loan. orinocotribune.com 
(2025-03-11). Sergey Karaganov: Russia must not fall into Trump's 'honey trap'. 
Western Europe might be led by 'pygmies,' but the Americans are smarter operators, the political scientist believes | As Washington revives talk of nuclear arms reduction, renowned Russian political scientist and former Kremlin advisor Sergey Karaganov dismisses the idea as a strategic deception aimed at weakening Russia while preserving American military dominance. In an interview with Moscow newspaper
(2025-03-11). Iran Will Not Take Orders on Nuclear Policy: First Vice President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Tehran does not consult with or take instructions from others regarding its nuclear policy.
(2025-03-11). The Return of Stagflation. dissidentvoice.org When investing, as in horror films, the most terrifying villains are the ones we thought were dead. Stagflation that economic nightmare of the 1970s characterized by stagnant growth paired with persistent inflation was supposedly dead and buried decades ago. But like any good movie monster, it's clawing its way back to the surface, and Americans …
(2025-03-11). European Leaders Plan Massive Increase in Defense Spending. dissidentvoice.org 
European leaders meeting in an "Emergency War Summit" in Brussels have agreed on huge increases in arms spending. On entering the meeting, Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, declared "Spend, spend, spend on defense and deterrence." And in response to an interviewer's question, French Prime Minster Francois Bayrou dismissed the idea that the French public should …
(2025-03-11). Won't Get Fooled Again? dissidentvoice.org 
Of course I want peace. Probably as much as anyone reading this. Naturally, I get excited and hopeful, whenever there are any signs that we are moving in the direction of a more peaceful world. At the same time, I'm fed up with being led down a primrose path only to find an Abrams tank …
(2025-03-11). Meta Shifts Right: Big Tech, Project 2025, and the Assault on DEI. dissidentvoice.org When Mark Zuckerberg terminated Meta's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for hiring and training employees and procuring suppliers in January 2025, he forged "inroads with the incoming Trump administration," abandoned Meta's founding ethos of open innovation, and dramatically realigned how the tech giant will now do business, as critics like Bà§rí A. Williams, former lead counsel …
(2025-03-11). Chris Hedges: Trump's Christian Fascists and the War on Palestine. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-11). The New Mexico Mom Growing Political Power From A Community Garden. popularresistance.org Alamogordo is a working-class town. Because of its proximity to three military bases, lots of veterans live here. Like many places in New Mexico, housing costs have skyrocketed and rent is taking up a bigger portion of locals' paychecks, making family's food purchases—and particularly the quality of food—dwindle. As a result, 16.5% of Otero County's population is food insecure, higher than both the state and national averages. In the county, 19% of residents live below the poverty line, including 28% of those under age 18 and 13% of those 65 or older. | Food is often the first thing a family skimps on…
(2025-03-11). DHS Moves To End Collective Bargaining For TSA Officers. popularresistance.org Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is moving to end collective bargaining for tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration airport screeners, less than a year after TSA's workforce inked a landmark labor agreement. | The Department of Homeland Security announced plans "ending collective bargaining" for TSA's transportation screening officers in a press release today. | The DHS public affairs office cast the move as increasing efficiency, safety and "organizational agility." It charged that a "select few poor performers" are taking advantage of the agreement's family and sick leave policy.
(2025-03-11). Gordon Hahn On Europe's Role And A Possible Coup In Kiev. popularresistance.org Europe's resistance to America's rapprochement with Russia and peace efforts for Ukraine means stagnation which will only hinder its development towards a more autonomous structure. | Another point of Hahn's piece is made in his discussion about the future configuration of the government in Kiev. It is a warning to those who want to remove Zelenski: | Despite Zelenskiy's weakened position domestically and internationally, this at least partially illegitimate president may be the last or next to last surviving pillar of the Maidan regime and the Ukrainian state. For all his narcissism, egoism, corruption, and moun…
(2025-03-11). Trump Denies Student Loan Relief To Nonprofit Workers. popularresistance.org Trump signed an executive order on Friday, March 7, which directs the Education Department to exclude student loan forgiveness for workers at certain organizations which "engage in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose," appearing to target some nonprofit groups at odds with his political agenda. | Under the new order, workers would be disqualified from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program if the Trump administration deems that their employers violated federal immigration laws, supported "terrorism", or engaged in so-called "child abuse," which includes "the chemical and surgical castra…
(2025-03-11). An Inequality Tale Of Two Capital Cities. popularresistance.org Nine of the world's ten wealthiest billionaires now call the United States home. The remaining one? He lives in France. And that one — Bernard Arnault, the 76-year-old who owns just about half the world's largest maker of luxury goods — is now feeling some heat. | What has Arnault and his fellow French deep pockets beginning to sweat? Lawmakers in France's National Assembly have just given a green light to the world's first significant tax on billionaire wealth. | "The tax impunity of billionaires," the measure's prime sponsor, the Ecologist Party's Eva Sas, exulted last month, "is over."
(2025-03-11). March 8 — A call for freedom, independence and the right to self-determination for ourselves and our people. workers.org 
The Palestine New Federation of Trade Unions posted the statement below on March 7, 2025. Humanity marks March 8 every year as International Women's Day, foregrounding the contributions, struggles and sacrifices of women, especially working women, at all levels of society. Graphic: Palestine New Federation of Trade Unions. Photo websource: . . . |
(2025-03-11). Philadelphia: Militant march for IWWD 2025. workers.org 
Philadelphia, March 8, 2025 Around a thousand people rallied and marched on International Working Women's Day here. The rally started at City Hall and then marched to Rittenhouse Square and back, stopping for street rallies along the way. It drew applause and fists raised in support from people all along . . . |
(2025-03-11). Former Philippine President Duterte arrested, flown to ICC. independent.co.ug 
MANILA | Xinhua | A chartered plane transporting former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague in The Netherlands took off on Tuesday night. The aircraft RP-C5219 took off at 11: 03 p.m. local time (1503 GMT), Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos confirmed in a press briefing. On Tuesday night, …
(2025-03-11). Zelensky gets last chance in Riyadh; Russia threatens SMO escalation; Russia enters Dnipro/Pokrovsk. thesiriusrepo 
Paul assess the latest developments in the SMO with respect to the US and Ukraine meeting in Riyadh and Russia's potential response to the outcome of those talks.
(2025-03-11). Iran Slams US for Targeting Iraqi People by Revoking Sanctions Waiver. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran denounced Washington for targeting the Iraqi people by revoking the Arab country's sanctions waiver for importing electricity from Iran.
(2025-03-11). Aerial Target Shooting Conducted in Iran-China-Russia Joint Naval Drills. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Navy successfully carried out day and night aerial target shooting exercises as part of the 2025 Maritime Security Belt joint drills with China and Russia in the northern Indian Ocean, a senior Iranian Navy commander said.
(2025-03-11). Iranian Victims' Families Condemn Italian Parliament's Award to MEK Member. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Families of Iranian victims of terrorism have condemned the Italian Parliament's decision to honor a member of the anti-Iran terror group Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), condemning it as a "shameful act" in an open letter addressed to Italian authorities.
(2025-03-11). Iran Wins Asian Mini Football Championship. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran claimed the Asian Mini Football Championship title on Monday, beating Indonesia 3-2 in the final.
(2025-03-11). How will Mark Carney deal with Donald Trump? aljazeera.com Sharp words for the US president from Canada's incoming prime minister.
(2025-03-11). Doctors set up field clinic in ruins of iconic Gaza hospital. aljazeera.com
(2025-03-11). Champions League: PSG beat Liverpool; Barcelona, Bayern and Inter also win. aljazeera.com Paris-Saint Germain beat Liverpool on penalties at Anfield after levelling their Champions League tie in normal time.
(2025-03-11). Even as US slashes jobs, 'it is the calm before the storm', economists warn. aljazeera.com An upcoming trade war and more DOGE job cuts will hammer the US economy, economists warn.
(2025-03-11). Deadly Pakistan train hijack: What happened, who was rescued, what's next? aljazeera.com Baloch separatist group claims responsibility, says it has killed six security personnel as it holds hundreds hostage.
(2025-03-11). UK crossbow killer Kyle Clifford sentenced to life for triple murder. aljazeera.com Kyle Clifford sentenced for three 'brutal and cowardly' murders of Carol Hunt, 61, Louise Hunt, 25, and Hannah Hunt, 28.
(2025-03-11). UK police arrest man over oil tanker and cargo ship collision in North Sea. aljazeera.com One sailor presumed dead after crash, unidentified man detained on suspicion of 'manslaughter'.
(2025-03-11). FACT CHECK: TRUMP CHANGES COURSE ON UKRAINE. aljazeera.com In this Fact Check, Al Jazeera's @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine…
(2025-03-11). Ukrainian drone barrage hits Russia as peace talks begin. aljazeera.com The Ukrainian military launched its largest drone barrage to date against Russia amid talks with the US in Saudi Arabia.
(2025-03-11). TB has reappeared in the US. Why? expose-news.com Yesterday Science Alert reported that an outbreak in the USA of tuberculosis ("TB") began in January 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas, and two nearby counties. To date, 147 people have been diagnosed …
(2025-03-11). Ghana attempts to restore ties between regional bloc and breakaway states. 
The West African nation's president has held talks with the leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger on their withdrawal from ECOWAS | Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has paid visits to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger for bilateral talks as part of efforts to convince the leaders of the three neighboring countries to reconsider their exit from the West African regional bloc. | The tour, which began on Saturday, came just days after Mahama announced during a visit to Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) that he will be a "bridge" between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the breakaway membe…
(2025-03-11). Reform UK meltdown: Former deputy leader and Rupert Lowe could set up breakaway party. leftfootforward.org Reform UK's woes are continuing with reports that suspended MP Rupert Lowe could join forces with a former party deputy leader who was also booted out by Farage to form a new breakaway right-wing party. | In what will cause a headache for Farage ahead of local elections in May, which are seen as a major test for Reform, former Brexit party MEP Ben Habib, an outspoken critic of Farage, has refused to rule out setting up a breakaway party with Lowe, with whom he is 'constantly in touch' with. | Lowe, MP for Great Yarmouth, was suspended by the party, after accusations of bullying made by two women and alleged th…
(2025-03-11). See how Texas is reacting to rise of measles in US. america.cgtn.com 
The number of measles cases in the U.S. continues to rise, with hundreds of cases confirmed among unvaccinated individuals in more than a dozen states, One child has already died from the highly contagious virus. As the case loads spike, there are now reports that some pharmacies are running out of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine as demand for the jab grows. Toni Waterman has more from Texas where the outbreak is largely concentrated.
(2025-03-11). Peru: Pedro Castillo Declares Hunger Strike Over 'Unjust' Trial. orinocotribune.com Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a hunger strike on Monday, March 10, denouncing what he calls a "judicial injustice" in his ongoing trial for rebellion and abuse of authority. Castillo, who faces a 34-year prison sentence, claims the process is politically motivated, despite his 2021 election as Peru's constitutional president. | In a letter signed as "president in captivity," Castillo accused the court of bias, alleging the judge preemptively deemed him guilty of rebellion without evidence. His lawyer, Walter Ayala, demanded the tribunal be reconfigured over impartiality concerns, arguing the…
(2025-03-11). Kevin Costner visita museo en Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) La estrella del cine estadounidense Kevin Costner visitó este martes el museo Castillo de La Real Fuerza, en esta capital, para conocer el inmueble y sus colecciones, en especial las relacionadas con la Arqueología Subacuática.
(2025-03-11). The Heat: Two Sessions. america.cgtn.com 
Nearly 3,000 delegates gathered in Beijing's Great Hall of the People for the conclusion of the 3rd session of the 14th National People's Congress. | Collectively known as Two Sessions, each spring China's top legislature NPC meets alongside the country's political advisory body the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. | Our guests: | Qu Qiang is the Assistant Director of the International Monetary Institute. |
(2025-03-11). The Heat: One-on-one with Jeffrey Sachs. pressenza.com
(2025-03-11). Expert on Brazil-China relations analyzes China's 2025 Two Sessions. america.cgtn.com 
The upcoming annual sessions of China's top legislative and political advisory bodies, known as the Two Sessions, will provide the international community a valuable opportunity to observe the country's development and gain insight into its policy direction for the year. In an interview with CGTN's Lucrecia Franco, Luiz Augusto de Castro Neves, President of the Brazil-China Business Council (CEBC), highlighted the ongoing success of Brazil-China relations, emphasizing potential for further growth.
(2025-03-11). Russian goods seizures cause havoc on China-Europe rail link: 'big impact'. scmp.com Freight companies 'dare not' use the railway after Russia tightened sanctions and impounded huge volumes of Europe-bound cargo.
(2025-03-11). House Republicans Poised to Clear the Way for Big Tech Financial Fraud. commondreams.org
(2025-03-11). Medicare Advantage Companies Spend $330M+ To Influence Policy. commondreams.org Ahead of Friday's Senate confirmation hearing for Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Public Citizen
(2025-03-11). Senator Sanders, Rep. Doggett Prove Their Leadership By Improving Traditional Medicare. commondreams.org
(2025-03-11). Yellowstone Sends Wild Buffalo to the Slaughterhouse. counterpunch.org 
Gardiner, Montana. Shortly after capturing over 300 wild bison at the Stephen's Creek Capture facility, Yellowstone has sent two trailer loads to a slaughterhouse in Helena. As of Monday night, the trailers have returned to Gardiner, presumably for another load. Beginning on March 4th, Yellowstone started trapping wild buffalo at the northern end of the
(2025-03-11). Trump to America: Let Them Eat Eggs. counterpunch.org 
As Donald Trump, Elon Musk and the cabal of plutocratic billionaires that the President calls his cabinet pursue their self-interested agenda, they are telling Americans that they need to prepare to sacrifice and feel economic pain for the good of society. Why is it that the least advantaged in our society are always the ones asked
(2025-03-11). What Happened to Our Moral Compass? counterpunch.org 
I used to be proud of being a citizen of the United States of America. My parents were part of what has been called the "Greatest Generation." My dad served in England in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and I was raised to be proud of the many Americans who gave their
(2025-03-11). Courage Is Contagious. counterpunch.org 
"It is pretty wild how you can make someone mad by just holding a sign," my 18-year-old Ro told me, as an irate driver peeled out of the intersection, shaking both his middle fingers at us but managing not to hit us. Phew! Ro was right. It didn't take much to turn a perpetually busy
(2025-03-11). What is Happening in Mozambique? covertactionmagazine.com Mozambique's liberation party, FRELIMO, won elections last October in an apparent landslide win. The party has been in power since 1975. Daniel Chapo has replaced President Filipe Nyusi who served two terms. Current events though are volatile and, at the time of writing, it appears that Venâncio Mondlane from the opposition, right wing, RENAMO, could take …
(2025-03-11). People with Disabilities Especially Vulnerable to Medicaid "Unwinding" projectcensored.org Medicaid "unwinding" is affecting over 20 million Americans—predominantly Americans with disabilities. In April 2023, after the continuous enrollment provisions ended—which had previously allowed people to remain on Medicaid temporarily during the COVID pandemic, regardless of changes in their income—many states began reevaluating people's Medicaid coverage, according to Daniel Chang for…
(2025-03-11). How the pandemic changed us. whyy.org On the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped our personal lives, communities and democracy.
(2025-03-11). Don't Forget the History of COVID in Prison: An Interview With Victoria Law. truthout.org March 11 marks the fifth anniversary of the day the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, urging countries to "double down" on protective actions. But for incarcerated people, many of those protections remained out of reach. When COVID-19 hit the United States, the millions of people incarcerated here were dealt structural blows from every direction. From the virus's rapid spread… |
(2025-03-11). Five Years After COVID's Onset, the Republican Party Wages War Against Vaccines. truthout.org With vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now in control of the Department of Health and Human Services, state-level anti-vax politicians believe their moment has struck to fundamentally shift the country away from mass vaccination programs. As a result, the U.S. stands on the edge of a series of cascading public health crises. Today marks the fifth anniversary of the World Health… |
(2025-03-11). How Political Theorists Let Us Down During COVID-19. dailysceptic.org When the state confined whole populations to their homes and bossed us around for years during Covid, where were the philosophers who say they love liberty? Cheering on the authoritarians, says Prof James Alexander.
(2025-03-11). Civilian death toll from Ukrainian mass-drone attack rises. 
The number of people killed in the major multi-wave assault has risen to three, according to officials | The death toll from a major multi-wave Ukrainian drone attack on civilian sites in the area of the Russian capital has risen to three, after a 43-year-old man succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov reported on Tuesday. | According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a total of 337 Ukrainian drones were neutralized on Tuesday night, with 91 of them intercepted over Moscow Region. | In a Telegram post, Vorobyov stated that the deceased man suffered a stomach wound, a br…
(2025-03-11). NATO member accuses Ukraine of threatening its sovereignty. 
Hungary has criticized Kiev for targeting critical energy infrastructure after a recent drone strike on the Druzhba oil pipeline | Hungary has accused Ukraine of threatening its sovereignty after Kiev launched a drone strike on the Druzhba oil pipeline on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said shipments of Russian crude via the pipeline have been temporarily halted following the attack on a metering station. | In a video posted on Facebook, Szijjarto stressed that the Druzhba pipeline is a critical component of Hungary's energy infrastructure, pointing out that if it ceases to function, oil deliver…
(2025-03-11). Ukraine admits attacking key oil pipeline to EU. 
The bloc's eastern members rely on the Russian network for energy supplies | The Ukrainian General Staff has confirmed that one of the targets of Tuesday's mass drone attacks was Russia's Druzhba oil pipeline system, a key delivery route to EU countries, according to a statement on its official Telegram channel. | Druzhba is one of the world's longest networks, transporting crude some 4,000km from Russia to refineries in the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia | "Ukraine's security services carried out the operation, reporting explosions near the linear production dispatching station 'Stalno…
(2025-03-11). Ukraine strikes Moscow in biggest drone attack on Russian capital. geo.tv 
(2025-03-11). US, Ukraine hold Jeddah talks after major drone attack on Russia. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak hold a meeting in the presence of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Advisor Mosaad bin…
(2025-03-11). Hamas Celebrates as Gaza's People Struggle for Survival. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-11). Raging, petulant, contradictory: How to interpret Trump's Middle East March madness. haaretz.com Donald Trump's shifting policy announcements, flip-flopping and contradictory statements on Hamas, Gaza and Iran cannot be dismissed as just a lack of clarity or coherence. That's a given. But there's also a deliberate, if destructive, strategy at work…
(2025-03-11). External impositions only create more oppression for Palestinians. thealtworld.com Palestinians in Gaza are caught between two externally-imposed plans, neither of which prioritises the decolonisation of their land. The US plan to
(2025-03-11). Reclaman en Egipto creación de Estado palestino y rechaza desplazamiento. radiohc.cu El Cairo, 11 mar (RHC) El presidente egipcio, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, ratificó este martes que la única solución a la causa palestina es el establecimiento de un Estado nacional en Gaza y Cisjordania, al tiempo que rechazó nuevamente el desplazamiento de ese pueblo.
(2025-03-11). Indonesia's BRICS Gamble: A Bold Play in Global Politics. infobrics.org As the first ASEAN nation to join this intergovernmental bloc primarily composed of states from the Global South, Indonesia's entry into BRICS marks a significant shift in its foreign policy…
(2025-03-11). How the Global South can rise above the fray as the West fractures. scmp.com Countries must seize this moment to promote an open, inclusive world order grounded in common interests and mutual respect.
(2025-03-11). Was Milosovic Poisoned? May His Legacy Live. globalresearch.ca Today, March 11, 2025, we commemorate in Belgrade the passing of Slobodan Milsovic in prison in the Hague. May his legacy Live for Ever. | Below is the letter addressed to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which had offered to …
(2025-03-11). Milosevic's Death: May His Legacy Live. A Political Assassination blamed on the Victim. March 11, 2006. globalresearch.ca The ICTY's handling of President Milosevic's death has been like its handling of the entire trial: an attempt to blame the victim for the crime.
(2025-03-11). Letter to Mr. Musk : human consciousness need to protected from entropy! pressenza.com Mr. Musk many times you have expressed concerns about the future of human consciousness. You said that humanity needs to get to Mars in order to preserve human consciousness. | In the meantime, I believe that here on earth human consciousness needs to be saved and amplified. Lately, I have to say that I don't understand your actions and decisions. It seems you are on a dangerous path. I do believe that many decisions you took in your government function will generate limitations of activity of human consciousness in the world. In fact, Mr. Musk by cutting expenses in education, science, and healthcare and by not…
(2025-03-11). DAFs Gave $17 Billion… to Other DAFs. inequality.org
(2025-03-11). Brazil Unveils Its BRICS+ Plans. infobrics.org Brazil's authorities have unveiled their plans for the upcoming BRICS summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, 2025…
(2025-03-11). Miti: Malaysia Expands Economic Cooperation, Reduces Dependence on Single Market. infobrics.org The government will continue to strengthen economic ties and diversify markets with key countries, including BRICS nations, in addition to expanding cooperation with countries in Asia, the Middle East, the European Union (EU), and other regions to reduce dependence on a single market…
(2025-03-11). Baerbock will be remembered as the most ignorant, arrogant and useless German FM. infobrics.org The German Foreign Minister leaves behind her a series of gaffes and humiliation.
(2025-03-11). Poll proves 86% of Poles smarter than all of EU/NATO leadership. infobrics.org One needs to ask whether the EU/NATO politicians have a mandate of the electorate to push the "old continent" into a bloodbath that would make both world wars look like a paintball match in comparison. Well, as it turns out, not really. A recent poll shows that the vast majority of regular Europeans are neither delusional nor suicidal.
(2025-03-11). Dissident European politician advocates for Ukraine's capitulation. infobrics.org According to a Dutch deputy, there is no other way for peace but to let Kiev lose quickly.
(2025-03-11). Ukraine's Losses Mounting Due to US Intel Freeze — Time. orinocotribune.com Kiev is struggling to hold on to its foothold in Russia's Kursk Region, sources have told the magazine | The recent suspension of US intelligence sharing with Ukraine has critically weakened Kiev's defense capabilities, leading to substantial casualties, territorial losses — particularly in the occupied part of Russia's Kursk Region — and plummeting morale, Time reported on Friday, citing Western and Ukrainian officials familiar with the situation. | One unnamed official claimed that the lack of US intel directly resulted in "hundreds of dead Ukrainians," adding that "the biggest problem is morale," a…
(2025-03-11). Western F-16s 'can't compete' with Russian Su-35s — Ukrainian Air Force. 
The US-made jets delivered to Kiev lack a cutting-edge, according to a force spokesperson | US-made F-16 fighter jets supplied to Ukraine by Western nations cannot fully compete with Russia's Su-35 multirole fighter in aerial combat, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuri Ignat has said. | Washington approved F-16 deliveries to Kiev in mid-2023, allowing NATO allies to send jets and train Ukrainian pilots. | Speaking to Ukrainian TV channel Novosti.Live on Tuesday, Ignat pointed out "the modifications that Ukraine has cannot compete one-on-one in an air battle. We need a comprehensive approach as the [Russian]…
(2025-03-11). Russian military liberates multiple locations in Kursk Region. 
Moscow's troops have made sweeping advances against Kiev's invasion force, retaking over 100 square kilometers | The Russian Defense Ministry has announced the liberation of 12 villages across Kursk Region, reporting a rapid advance against Ukraine's invasion force in the area. | Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have recaptured more than 100 square kilometers of land, the ministry said in its daily briefing on Tuesday. The liberated locations named by the military include the villages of Agronom, Bogdanovka, Bondarevka, Dmitryukov, Zazulevka, Ivashkovsky, Kolmakov, Kubatkin, Martynovka, Mikhailovka, Prav…
(2025-03-11). Kremlin comments on role of EU nation in potential Ukraine 'dissolution'. 
Poland "would be eager" to reclaim former territory, given the chance, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed | Poland would seize the chance to retake territory from Ukraine it once held, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. He was responding to reports that western Ukraine's Lviv Region — formerly part of Poland but now a nationalist hearland — has been lobbying in the US independently of Kiev. | Earlier this week, Russian media highlighted a recent disclosure from a Washington-based firm acting as a foreign agent for the administration of Lviv Region. TASS characterized Lviv's lobbying as an eff…
(2025-03-11). When Everything Is PR. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Especially war which is lost. What do you do? You launch whatever you have at the enemy in a futile attempt to inflict some damage. Kiev regime launched 343 UAVs at Moscow and Moscow Oblast. Practically
(2025-03-11). Maduro llama difundir la verdad y derrotar manipulación en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Caracas, 11 mar (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, consideró este martes vital en el terreno comunicacional difundir la verdad y derrotar la manipulación, el odio, el fascismo y el baneo con la fuerza del pueblo.
(2025-03-11). Instead of Medicaid Cuts, Congress Could Stop Medicare Advantage Ripoff. cepr.net
(2025-03-11). Musk Suggests Billions in Cuts to Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare. truthout.org During a Fox Business Network interview on Monday, Elon Musk, the world's richest person and supposed head of the Trump administration's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), suggested that so-called federal "entitlement" programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid could be the next to face substantial funding cuts under his watch. Musk suggested that somewhere between $500… |
(2025-03-11). What Did Big Pharma Execs Discuss at Mar-a-Lago? Progressives Want to Know. truthout.org A group of progressive U.S. senators on Monday pushed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Health and Human Services Department, to disclose what he and President Donald Trump discussed with pharmaceutical executives at recent private dinners as the industry pressures the new administration to end Medicare drug price negotiations. In a letter to Kennedy, Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)… |
(2025-03-11). Elon Musk calls on US to quit NATO and stop paying for defence of Europe. leftfootforward.org Trump's policies have sent alarm bells ringing in Europe, with EU leaders meeting in Brussels for an emergency summit last week with a view to massively increase defence spending.
(2025-03-11). A 800 billion Euro EU peace project! Or? pressenza.com When the "power system" is criticized, a quick counterargument is often "conspiracy theories". In relation to what is happening right now on the political-democratic stage of the Western countries, no one needs to fear this counterargument anymore, because what has unfolded so far in 2025 is A REALITY where all common sense, factually documented objectivity, public democratic debates and conversations have disappeared because the toolbox for a new round of war propaganda has been staged. Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal, Mexico, Europe, the EU, NATO and Trump's meeting with Putin have been used to overthrow or…
(2025-03-11). Constitutional Court upholds Georgescu election ban. 
The staunch NATO critic has been barred from running for the country's top office | Romania's Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by presidential hopeful Calin Georgescu against the Central Electoral Bureau's (BEC) decision to bar him from taking part in a new election in May, according to the Associated Press. | On Tuesday, the court upheld BEC's ruling, confirming the invalidation of Georgescu's candidacy. The electoral body had dismissed his bid on Sunday, citing over 1,000 challenges. Georgescu was the clear favorite for the election rerun, polling between 40% and 45% in most recent surveys. | Acco…
(2025-03-11). A light in the neighborhood. anabaptistworld.org The first time my friends Macario and Flora had me over for dinner in 2009, I was new to my job as coordinator for the Southeast Keizer Community Center.
(2025-03-11). Anti-Elon Musk ad appears on London bus stop. leftfootforward.org Tech billionaire and Trump supporter Elon Musk continues to be mocked in the UK, with a London bus stop now featuring an ad calling him a 'bellend.' | The new poster, is from the group Everyone Hates Elon. It comes after ads mocking Musk were also put up on the London underground ridiculing him over his company's falling share price. | The ads on the underground, which have already gone viral online, highlight the alarming fall in Tesla's share price along with a picture of Musk carrying out what was alleged to be a Nazi salute. | The London Bus stop ad is now the latest poster to have gone up in a bid to oppo…
(2025-03-11). Le "Due Sessioni" cinesi, pilastri della governance nazionale. strategic-culture.su Le Due Sessioni rappresentano l'appuntamento annuale fondamentale per la governance cinese, durante il quale il Congresso Nazionale del Popolo e la CCPPC presentano strategie di sviluppo, riforme sociali e innovazioni, consolidando la fiducia interna e rafforzando il ruolo della Cina sullo scenario globale. | Segue nostro Le "Due Sessioni" — termine con cui si indicano gli incontri annuali del Congresso Nazionale del Popolo (CNP) e…
(2025-03-11). No Man's Land: Why This Territory Never Became a Country. orinocotribune.com 
By Tamara Ryzhenkova — March 8, 2025 | Like many regional conflicts in the Middle East and Africa, the current dispute over Western Sahara involving Morocco and Algeria traces its roots back to the colonial era. This sparsely populated desert territory is rich in phosphate reserves and boasts a long coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, teeming with valuable fishing resources | In January, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on the Western Sahara issue during a press conference in Moscow. He emphasized that the status of the territory should be resolved through a mutual agreement between the pe…
(2025-03-11). PSUV: 'Vuelta a la Patria Repatriation' Program Goes Beyond Washington. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "No one is muzzling us or forcing our actions. This plan is not temporary—it's been active since 2018, with over 920,000 Venezuelans repatriated so far. A flight from Bolivia carrying compatriots will arrive soon," Cabello informed the press this Monday, March 10, during the weekly PSUV press confere…
(2025-03-11). Venezuela's Vice President: ExxonMobil Promotes Fascist Plan Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com
(2025-03-11). Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview. thearabdailynews.com Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview The Arab American Chamber of Commerce of Chicagoland and the Palestine Club are hosting a "Candidate's Iftar" on Thursday, March 13 beginning at 5: 30 PM at Jerusalem Banquets, 8314 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. The event is open to all candidates and to… |
(2025-03-11). Denmark deepens EU divide on troops in Ukraine. 
Russia has repeatedly warned that Western soldiers in the country would be considered a legitimate target | Denmark is prepared to send troops to Ukraine as part of a Western European mission if necessary, Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has said. | EU members Germany, Italy, and Hungary, have ruled out committing troops to any potential peacekeeping mission. Others such as France and Spain have indicated the possibility of deploying a force to Ukraine. | Russia has maintained that only a UN mandate could justify the presence of Western forces in Ukraine, and has warned that any foreign troops deployed w…
(2025-03-11). A dangerous partner for Türkiye. unitedworldint.com On the idea of Turkish soldiers being deployed to Ukraine as a peace force. By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli Türkiye is once again taking over Russian-Ukrainian narrative by considering deployment of its combatants to Ukraine as a peacekeeping force. According to sources close to Türkiye's Defense Ministry the initiative will be discussed by all interested parties …
(2025-03-11). The EU fast-tracks militarization as Ursula von der Leyen pushes rearmament agenda. peoplesdispatch.org As Ursula von der Leyen pitched her rearmament agenda to the European Parliament, only left parliamentarians pushed back against the pressure to expand military spending…
(2025-03-11). "We are not corporate slaves": Indian tech workers fight for dignity. peoplesdispatch.org 
Asserting that "A Healthy Work-Life Balance is Every Employee's Right," almost 700 tech workers protested in India's IT hub Bangalore on March 9, demanding enforcement of labor laws, regulation of work hours and codification of "Right to Disconnect".
(2025-03-11). øQué posibilidades hay para la paz en Ucrania? peoplesdispatch.org øQué sigue para Ucrania? El drama teatral en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca la semana pasada indicó el brusco alejamiento de Trump del enfoque de Joe Biden sobre la guerra y sobre Europa en general…
(2025-03-11). Some brief notes about coca in Bolivia. peoplesworld.org 
TOCAàëA, Bolivia —A North American traveling to some parts of South America—Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, for example—is intrigued by these lands as the locus for a major source of drugs in the United States, cocaine in particular. How many lives have been scarred, if not lost, to addiction, crime, loss of jobs, income and loving family …
(2025-03-11). Indonesia and Vietnam strengthen bilateral cooperation. plenglish.com Jakarta, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) Chairwoman of the Indonesian People's Representative Council (Parliament), Puan Maharani, met today with the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, to review and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
(2025-03-11). South Africa calls to address water pollution. plenglish.com This includes, according to Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo, the elimination of invasive aquatic weeds, such as water hyacinth, which have become a threat to most of the country's water resources. | The official made these statements following a two-day monitoring visit last week to the Blesbokspruit wetlands near Springs, Ekurhuleni and Jukskei River in Alexandrea, north of Johannesburg in the central Gauteng province. | The Blesbokspruit wetland, recalls the Ministry in a statement, is a Ramsar site (those included in the list of wetlands of international importance) located along the homonymous river, is one…
(2025-03-11). South Africa urges to address water pollution. plenglish.com This includes, according to Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo, the elimination of invasive aquatic weeds, such as water hyacinth, which have become a threat to most of the country's water resources. | The official made these statements following a two-day monitoring visit last week to the Blesbokspruit wetlands near Springs, Ekurhuleni and Jukskei River in Alexandrea, north of Johannesburg in the central Gauteng province. | The Blesbokspruit wetland, recalls the Ministry in a statement, is a Ramsar site (those included in the list of wetlands of international importance) located along the homonymous river, is one…
(2025-03-11). South Korea urged to avoid violence prior to Yoon verdict. plenglish.com Seoul, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) South Korean acting president, Choi Sang-mok, promised today 'zero tolerance' to any act of violence in view of the ruling in the trial against the ousted president, Yoon Suk Yeol.
(2025-03-11). More than 500 inmates have tuberculosis in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, March 11 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health denied today that inmates have died from tuberculosis in the country's prisons, although the government agency acknowledged that there are more than 500 infected inmates.
(2025-03-11). Hazardous Chemicals in Food Packaging Found in Humans. projectcensored.org A study published in September 2024 by the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology found some 3,600 food contact chemicals (or FCCs) in humans, including eighty FCCs with "hazard properties of high concern" for human health. "Thousands of chemicals used in food packaging and food production are leaching into…
(2025-03-11). ICE Solicits Social Media Surveillance Contracts to Identify Critics. projectcensored.org US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to hire private contractors to "monitor and locate 'negative' social media discussion" about the federal agency, according to February 2025 articles by Sam Biddle for The Intercept and Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams. Biddle and Wilkins reviewed ICE documents that cited increased threats to…
(2025-03-11). Mass Layoffs as CEO Salaries Skyrocket. projectcensored.org In March 2024, Oxfam, an international non-profit focused on alleviating global poverty, issued a report on how two hundred of the largest US corporations contribute to global and domestic inequality. Examining each company's "inequality footprint," the Oxfam report showed how, year after year, US corporations were directing higher percentages of…
(2025-03-11). UBS, the World's Largest Private Bank, Accused of Scamming Customers. projectcensored.org According to documents from a lawsuit, UBS Bahamas refused to send required confirmations of trades made in US markets, Lucy Komisar reported, in October 2024, for Inside Paradeplatz, a Swiss outlet that specializes in financial news. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires such confirmations by law. "The clients…
(2025-03-11). US News Media Miss News Out of Africa. projectcensored.org US news outlets often ignore or marginalize important stories out of Africa. In a September 2024 report for Current Affairs, Alex Scopic highlighted a number of current events taking place in African nations that US outlets have failed to cover adequately. For example, Scopic noted that PBS was one of…
(2025-03-11). Barítono español dará en La Habana concierto homenaje a Lecuona. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El barítono español Luis Alberto Fernández Llaneza ofrecerá el viernes próximo en La Habana un concierto homenaje al clásico compositor cubano Ernesto Lecuona.
(2025-03-11). ONU: Condenan escalada de violencia en zonas costeras de Siria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El secretario general de la Organización de Naciones Unidas (ONU), António Guterres condenó enérgicamente, este martes en Nueva York, "la escalada de violencia en las zonas costeras de Siria, donde se han producido ejecuciones sumarias generalizadas, incluso de familias enteras".
(2025-03-11). Universidad de Cuba estrecha lazos con la Unión de Periodistas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) En ocasión de la Jornada por el Día de la Prensa, que se extiende hasta el próximo 31 de marzo, la Universidad de Camagàºey sostuvo un encuentro este martes con la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba -UPEC-, de esta provincia de Cuba.
(2025-03-11). Venezuela y Cuba sostienen reunión sobre sector pesquero y acuícola (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Caracas, 11 mar (RHC) Los Gobiernos de Venezuela y Cuba sostuvieron este martes en Caracas una reunión en las que ambos países expusieron sus potencialidades en el sector pesquero y acuícola, informaron fuentes oficiales.
(2025-03-11). Sesiona en Venezuela Taller de Comunicación Popular (+Foto). radiohc.cu Caracas, 11 mar (RHC) Más de mil informadores de toda Venezuela participan este martes en el Taller de Comunicación Popular "Tanques de Pensamiento Comunal", que por dos días sesionará aquí con el objetivo de diseñar y fortalecer estrategias comunicacionales.
(2025-03-11). Campesinos cubanos con Congreso Nacional a la vista (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) La Asociación Nacional de Agricultores Pequeños -ANAP-, alista su XIII Congreso quinquenal, cuyos delegados debatirán sobre los grandes desafíos que afrontan hoy los campesinos en Cuba para elevar la producción de alimentos para el país.
(2025-03-11). Presidente Trump anuncia gran reunión con Rusia sobre Ucrania. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump informó a la prensa, este martes en Washington, que Ucrania "acaba de acordar un alto al fuego hace solo un rato. Ahora tenemos que ir a Rusia y esperemos que el presidente [Vladímir] Putin también esté de acuerdo y podamos conseguirlo".
(2025-03-11). Lula y Guterres dialogan vía telefónica sobre COP30 en Brasil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva conversó vía telefónica, este lunes, con el secretario general de Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, sobre la Conferencia del Clima (COP30), que se celebrará en noviembre en el gigante suramericano.
(2025-03-11). Canciller rinde tributo en Freedom Park a cubanos caídos por la liberación de àÅfrica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez depositó este martes una ofrenda floral en el Muro de los Nombres, monumento en Freedom Park, Pretoria, que rinde tributo a los 2 289 cubanos caídos en la lucha por la liberación de àÅfrica.
(2025-03-11). Reemplazan en Ecuador a tres jueces de la Corte Constitucional. radiohc.cu Quito, 11 mar (RHC) La Corte Constitucional de Ecuador decidió este martes por sorteo los tres integrantes que deberán salir del organismo y ser reemplazados por otros magistrados.
(2025-03-11). àöltimo parte médico emitido por el Vaticano: El papa Francisco ya no se encuentra en estado crítico. radiohc.cu Ciudad del Vaticano, 11 mar (RHC) La salud del papa Francisco mostró una mejoría este lunes, lo que llevó a los médicos a considerar que ya no se encuentra en estado crítico. No obstante, su cuadro clínico sigue siendo "complejo", según informó el Vaticano.
(2025-03-11). Canciller Rodríguez agradece apoyo a Cuba en Consejo de Derechos Humanos (+Post). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (Red Web) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez agradeció este martes, en su cuenta en la red social X, el apoyo recibido por el Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, ante la 58 sesión del Consejo de Derechos Humanos, en Ginebra, Suiza.
(2025-03-11). Más revelaciones sobre magnicidio de Moise en Haití. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 11 mar (RHC) Uno de los implicados en el magnicidio contra el presidente, Jovenel Moise en 2021, Felix Badio hizo más revelaciones en una reciente audiencia en el Tribunal de Apelaciones de Puerto Príncipe, informó hoy la prensa local.
(2025-03-11). Ballet Nacional de Cuba realizará gira por varias ciudades de la región oriental del país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El Ballet Nacional de Cuba, bajo la dirección de Viengsay Valdés, realizará una gira por las orientales provincias de Santiago de Cuba, Granma y Camagàºey, del 14 al 23 del presente mes, informó este martes la compañía.
(2025-03-11). Lamentan en Nicaragua fallecimiento de legendaria combatiente sandinista. radiohc.cu Managua, 11 mar (RHC) El Partido del Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional -FSLN-, lamentó la muerte de la diputada nicaragàºense y legendaria combatiente guerrillera Gladys de los àÅngeles Báez, quien falleció este martes a los 83 años de edad.
(2025-03-11). Sector del transporte en Cuba busca soluciones para mejorar sus servicios. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz pidió, este martes, a los dirigentes y colectivos del sector del transporte continuar buscando soluciones en bien de la población y la economía del país.
(2025-03-11). Disaster capitalism—or stumbling, bumbling, vengeful Lord of Misrule? nationofchange.org How monumental faults/ Drive appalling somersaults.
(2025-03-11). South Africa is not 'anti-America' — ANC. 
The political party says the government is only against bullying and disrespect for the country's sovereignty | The ANC's first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane has slammed AfriForum and the DA's visits to the US, labelling it as bullying and disrespecting the country's independence. | Speaking at the sidelines of the party's National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held in the Free State on Monday, Mokonyane echoed President Cyril Ramaphosa's words that they will not be "bullied". | Mokonyane said that they were not "anti-America" like the Americans say, but boldly clarified that they would not be s…
(2025-03-11). Starlink to launch services in India. 
Elon Musk's satellite internet giant has partnered with local telecom player Airtel | Elon Musk's Starlink internet services The agreement between SpaceX and Airtel will allow the US company to market its equipment and services using the local partner's nationwide retail store network. "
(2025-03-11). Tesla stock tumbles amid Trump's warning. 
A broader US stock market wipeout hit after the president refused to rule out a recession and predicted a 'transition period' | US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla saw its value slashed by some 15% on Monday, as part of a massive US stock market sell-off on March 10 that came after President Donald Trump refused to rule out a recession. | Several major indexes slumped, with big tech emerging as the biggest loser. | For Elon Musk's EV brainchild, Monday's bloodbath marked its biggest loss in a single day since 2020. Tesla's woes, however, did not start overnight. The automaker's share has slid by 50% -…
(2025-03-11). Trump offers new 51st state deal to Canada. 
The US president has announced he will double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, reiterating his desire to annex the country | US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would impose an even higher levy on Canadian imports, doubling steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%. He also reiterated that he wants to annex the world's second largest country, stating that the only way to resolve the tariffs standoff would be for Canada to become the "cherished" 51st state of the US. | Trump announced the move in a post on his platform Truth Social, explaining that the hike in tariffs was in response to the 25% retaliat…
(2025-03-11). 'We burst out unexpectedly, like demons': How Russia's 'pipeline operation' crushed Ukrainian defenses in Kursk. 
The mission to help liberate Kursk Region took place under harsh conditions, with soldiers displaying remarkable bravery, forcing the enemy to retreat | The Russian army is conducting a major counteroffensive in Kursk Region, which was invaded by Ukrainian forces in August 2024. In just the past 24 hours, Russian troops have Ukrainian forces are r…
(2025-03-11). 'Per salvare le nostre industrie bisogna abolire le sanzioni contro la Russia'. strategic-culture.su Il circolo Enrico Minio di RC: 'Basta sudditanza Usa' | Circolo E. Minio | Segue nostro CIVITA CASTELLANA — Apprendiamo dai giornali che anche la Confindustria ceramica ha preso atto dell'insostenibilità del prezzo del gas per le aziende energivore e in merito si è espressa con parole nette: | 'In Italia il prezzo del gas ha superato i 50 euro al megawatt. Se andiamo avanti di questo passo, senza un'adeguata politica energetica, il…
(2025-03-11). Europe faces a MAGA 'vibe-shift' as Trump moves to his primordial objective — The Global Reset. thealtworld.com If Europe pretends to replace the U.S., it is going to be extremely expensive, very politically costly, and it will fail. | President Trump wants Ukraine settled, full stop. This is so that he can move ahead quickly — to normalise with Russia, and begin the 'big picture' project of setting a new World Order, one that will end wars and facilitate business ties. | The point here — which Europe feigns to not understand — is that the end to the Ukraine conflict simply is Trump's 'gateway' to the entire rationale and platform on which he stood: The Great Reset of the Geo-Political landscape. Ukraine,…
(2025-03-11). Cracks in European 'unity' on Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Trump administration's decision to first host direct talks with Russia in February has left Ukraine and its European backers wondering how long they will be left on the sidelines. Brussels, particularly, is trying to put on a unified front to promote its interests in Ukraine's future.But a flurry of statements and summits over the last few weeks shows that the EU, and Europe more generally, may be less "unified" on the subject than they had initially hoped to convey.The
(2025-03-11). What minerals does Ukraine have and what are they used for? independent.co.ug ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ukraine has substantial supplies of key minerals, but some are now in Russian-occupied territory. Ukraine has agreed to the outline of a major deal that would give the US access to Ukraine's mineral deposits, a senior official in Kyiv has told the BBC. Kyiv has faced growing pressure from Washington to sign …
(2025-03-11). Paralizzata da una demenza acuta, l'Europa dichiara di nuovo guerra alla Russia. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-11). Trump Revokes Security Clearances of Biden Spooks (w/ Ray McGovern). scheerpost.com
(2025-03-11). "'An Imagined Reality.'" scheerpost.com
(2025-03-11). As Was Expected … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-03-11). The Man Himself. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com Make your own conclusions.
(2025-03-11). Trump's Auto-Tariffs: Form Formal Sovereignty to Substantive Sovereignty. socialistproject.ca 
The danger confronting Canadians is not President Trump's on-and-off tariff toggle. That's only a symptom. The more significant threat is our deep integration with, and hence dependence on, the US. This has compromised our formal sovereignty and will continue to block our substantive sovereignty — the democratic capacity to choose our own directions without external (i.e., US) pressures. | Ending the tariff assault may satisfy those whose only ambition is access to the US market. But for Canadians who see Canada in larger terms, that in itself would only confirm our tighter embrace with the US. It's to b…
(2025-03-11). A double feature: The French Despite Clear Warning Brought The Camp of the Saints to France and What Should Trump Do? thealtworld.com France is dying. It is a piecemeal death. One business district at a time. One neighborhood at a time. …
(2025-03-11). ICE Leaks: Trump Officials Push For Criminal Charges Against Whistleblowers And Press. thedissenter.org 
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(2025-03-11). Amid GOP Funding Threats, Washington D.C. Removes "Black Lives Matter" Mural. truthout.org Construction crews have begun removing a "Black Lives Matter" mural that has existed in Washington D.C., just blocks from the White House, since 2020. The mural was initially created as a recognition by city leaders of large-scale uprisings that happened across the country in the summer of that year, including in Washington D.C. itself, which were in response to police-perpetrated killings of… |
(2025-03-11). The Brutalist: How Europe Can Respond to Trump's New World Order. bylinetimes.com 
Across Europe and within the UK, there's an understandable revulsion against Donald Trump, which his brutal treatment of Ukrainian leader Volodomyr Zelensky at their White House meeting of 28 February has served to accelerate, while his cutting off of military and intelligence aid is already causing deaths across Ukraine. | Trump is brash; he's crude; he threatens and bullies; in fact he acts more like a mafia thug than an international statesman or, indeed, the most powerful politician in the world. But to underestimate the strategic rationale for what he's doing would be a huge mistake. Neither should we ag…
(2025-03-11). NewsX World: Zelensky Heads to Saudi Arabia for Talks with Crown Prince. gilbertdoctorow.com NewsX World: Zelensky Heads to Saudi Arabia for Talks with Crown Prince I am pleased to share the link to yesterday's 10-minute interview with NewsX World (India) about the negotiations that began today between a senior Ukrainian delegation and Team Trump led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In this we concentrated attention of the …
(2025-03-11). Transcript of NewsX World — Zelensky to Saudi Arabia. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX: 0: 00Let us open up this conversation to Gilbert Doctorow joining us on the broadcast from Brussels. Dr., thanks and appreciate your time. What do you make of the environment in which this conversation in Saudi Arabia is about to happen? Have we ameliorated the situation post the Washington visit? …
(2025-03-11). Trump special envoy claims Zelensky sent apology letter after Oval Office spat. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacts at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025. — ReutersWitkoff says Zelensky apologised for what happened in Oval Office.Remarks follow US and Ukrainian officials' preps for peace…
(2025-03-11). The New High-Tech Price Gouging For Grocery Stores. youtu.be
(2025-03-11). How New Zealand is venturing down the road of political upheaval. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Peter Davis With the sudden departure of New Zealand's Reserve Bank Governor, one has to ask whether there is a pattern here — of a succession of public sector leaders leaving their posts in uncertain circumstances and a series of decisions being made without much regard for due process. It brings to mind…
(2025-03-11). FDC President, MPs and Others Remanded. plusnews.ug 
Soroti Chief Magistrate's Court has remanded several Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leaders to Soroti Government Prison until March 12, 2025. The leaders were arrested on Friday, March 7, in Soroti City. They were charged with unlawful assembly, common nuisance, burning vehicle tires on the road, blocking traffic, and assaulting three police officers. They include FDC …
(2025-03-11). 800 billion euros of delusional promises. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-11). Someone takes and someone gives: Europe's perverse military balance. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-11). Where are you going, EU democracy? The dangerous case of Romanian elections. globalvoices.org 
(2025-03-11). Drug war victims' families celebrate Duterte's arrest, vow to keep fighting. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Jodesz Gavilan in Manila Paolo* was just 15 years old when he witnessed the Philippine National Police (PNP) mercilessly kill his father in 2016. Nearly nine years later, the scales are shifting as Rodrigo Duterte, the man who unleashed death upon his family and thousands of others, now faces the weight of justice before…
(2025-03-11). Separatists Seize Train in Pakistan's Balochistan, Killing 6 and Taking Scores Hostage. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-11). The Quest to Kill Sullivan. progressive.org In his latest book, David Enrich investigates the campaign to silence dissent and use libel law to protect the powerful.
(2025-03-11). DAFs Gave $17 Billion … to Other DAFs. ips-dc.org 
(2025-03-11). Philadelphia Eagles 'enthusiastically' accept White House invitation after Super Bowl win. whyy.org The Philadelphia Eagles have accepted a White House invitation to celebrate their During a
(2025-03-11). Women Launch Legal Challenge Against Watchdog Over 'Bullying' Employment Judge. bylinetimes.com
(2025-03-11). Conservatives must raise Cain at public events, using Alinsky's rules! onlineopinion.com.au Make opponents live up to their own book of rules. You can kill them with this because no one can possibly obey all of their own rules.
(2025-03-11). Crypto: The Rich and the Criminal Get Richer. cepr.net
(2025-03-11). Musk's Ponzi Nonsense Could Do Real Damage to Social Security. cepr.net
(2025-03-11). As Wildfires Rage On, Federal Investment in Fire Protection Declines. cepr.net
(2025-03-11). The Trump Dream of Balanced Trade. cepr.net
(2025-03-11). The Caribbean watches with interest as one SpaceX rocket lands in The Bahamas and another explodes. globalvoices.org 
Regional social media users might well be waiting for the other booster to drop Originally published on Feature image created using On February 18, the Elon Musk-founded private aerospace entity
(2025-03-11). Markers On the Road to The Green Energy Wall — Electric Trucks Edition. wattsupwiththat.com Does anybody really think that this battery charging issue is going to be solved within a couple of years? People have only been working on batteries that are suitable for this purpose for about 100 years or so. Other issues noted by the legislators include "lack of charging infrastructure" and "cost." On the cost front, it…
(2025-03-11). Modernize EPA! (CEI guidebook is out). wattsupwiththat.com "The EPA is supposed to protect the nation's environment but instead uses this mission as a means to regulate major portions of the economy and affect how we live our lives," CEI's Director of the Center for Energy & Environment and Senior Fellow Daren Bakst said. "This can be seen by its recent rules to help kill off gas-powered cars and to shift electricity generation from reliable sources (coal and natural gas) to unreliable sources (wind and solar)."
(2025-03-11). Should California Ship Water to the Pacific Northwest? wattsupwiththat.com But perhaps, examining the weather situation this year, President Trump's error was not in the general idea, but in the direction of water flow.
(2025-03-11). This Gambian advocate believes female genital mutilation could be eliminated within one generation. globalvoices.org 
(2025-03-11). New 'Emergency Board' Puts Pressure on Thames Water and Government Amid Court Chaos. bylinetimes.com
(2025-03-11). In Trump's new purge of climate language, even 'resilience' isn't safe. grist.org 
(2025-03-11). How Sheriffs Undermine Democracy. dissentmagazine.org 
An interview with Jessica Pishko, author of The Highest Law in the Land.
(2025-03-11). Campaign using Elon Musk's tweets to 'fight the far right' set to raise £100,000. leftfootforward.org People vs Elon, a fundraising initiative that turns the tech billionaire's tweets into charity donations is gaining momentum…
(2025-03-11). Police admit wrongful arrest of protestor for asking who elected King Charles III. leftfootforward.org 'It has taken the police two and a half years to recognise that expressing an opinion in the street is not a crime.'
(2025-03-11). Burlington County Library reopens cafe in partnership with Special Services School District. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? For the first time in more than five years, the cafe at the Library p…
(2025-03-11). Judge orders release of New Jersey restaurant owner detained by ICE on a $7,500 bond. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A federal judge Tuesday ordered the release of a New Jersey restaurant owner arrested by immigration enforcement officers. | Emine Emanet's hearing took place at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The judge set her bond at $7,500. Emanet could be home with her family as early as Wednesday, while deportation proceedings continue. | On Feb. 25, Emanet and her husband, Celal Emanet, were arrested at Jersey Keb…
(2025-03-11). Vanuatu mourns loss of iconic Pacific media pioneer Marc Neil-Jones. asiapacificreport.nz 
OBITUARY: By Terence Malapa in Port Vila Vanuatu's media community was in mourning today following the death on Monday of Marc Neil-Jones, founder of the Trading Post Vanuatu, which later became the Vanuatu Daily Post, and also radio 96BuzzFM. He was 67. His fearless pursuit of press freedom and dedication to truth have left an…
(2025-03-11). Do you have low energy levels? You may need to increase your NAD+ levels. expose-news.com When you eat, your body converts the energy in food into a usable form for your cells. Without NAD+ your cells cannot convert food into energy. NAD+ plays a central role in …
(2025-03-11). I learned more about being a GP while sitting in a bar than I learned at medical school. expose-news.com Dr. Vernon Coleman describes his early lessons as a doctor in general practice. "When I first started work as a GP I was rather substantially under trained," he said. "On my first …
(2025-03-11). Is anyone out there? — Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation student achievement award. pressenza.com On March 9, 2025, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF/FEESO), celebrated the 2025 Student Achievement Award provincial winners. The 2025 theme — Is Anyone Out There? | "Is anyone out there?" is an age-old inquiry not limited by time or borders. It resonates with our curiosity, the vastness of space, and the possibility of life "out there". As we explore the universe, we are also exploring ourselves. The search for life beyond our planet reflects our longing for connection, fascination with the unknown and desire to comprehend our place in the universe. | The theme speaks to our innate…
(2025-03-11). 'I Cannot Believe What Has Taken Place Here': Columbia Rocked by Arrest and Funding Freeze. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-11). South Camden residents demand change from EMR after scrapyard fire. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? People living near the EMR metal recycling complex in South Camden, the site of a massive fire last month, are demanding change from the facility and local elected officials. | A handful of Waterfront South residents gathered outside the sewage treatment plant next to the scrapyard and at EMR's U.S. headquarters in Camden Tuesday morning, calling on the company to answer their questions, take better health and safety precautions and even move its metal r…
(2025-03-11). Is Belgian politics about anything more than the spoils of power? gilbertdoctorow.com Is Belgian politics about anything more than the spoils of power? The question is rhetorical. We all know that here in Belgium, as in nearly all other Member States of the EU, where governments are formed behind closed doors by coalitions of minority parties distributing portfolios among themselves to secure a majority in parliament, winning …
(2025-03-11). Team Trump drops the ball. gilbertdoctorow.com The Financial Times' photo of Marco Rubio leaving the negotiating session today with Ukrainians in Jedda projects the satisfaction of a job well done as he buttons his jacket. However, the text suggests that somehow Rubio has dropped the ball and is missing the big picture. The American side claims to be so encouraged by …
(2025-03-11). Europe Steps Up as US Foreign Policy Becomes More Transactional. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-11). After 15 Months in Captivity, Gadi Mozes Calls On His Community To Rebuild Together. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-11). Iran Rejects US Talks as Pezeshkian Condemns Pressure Tactics. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-11). SATIRE: Elon Musk Creates Federal Employee Revenge Porn Database. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Promising to use the U.S. DOGE Service to usher in a new age of government accountability and transparency, Elon Musk ordered the creation of a federal employee revenge porn database this week. "Federal employees have been lazy and unmotivated for years, so to ensure productivity going forward, all government workers must email me private nudes …
(2025-03-11). SATIRE: Local Teen Invents Masturbation. theonion.com
(2025-03-11). SATIRE: Taylor Swift Spends Evening Editing Spreadsheet Ranking All Her Friendships. theonion.com BEVERLY HILLS, CA—In an attempt to stay organized as she balances the demands of fame and her personal life, pop superstar Taylor Swift reportedly spent Monday night editing the spreadsheet in which she ranks all of her friendships. "Hmm, I think Selena [Gomez] can stay at the number-four spot—things were looking a little dicey with …
(2025-03-11). DPRK condemns USA's latest war provocations. thecommunists.org The following statement was issued by the DPRK's foreign ministry on 10 March 2025. ***** The roaring sound of war machinery, full of hostility and mistrust, is being heard from the area over the southern border of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The USA is about to stage its large-scale joint military Freedom …
(2025-03-11). School zone speed cameras bill stalls in Philadelphia council committee. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A bill to install temporary The bill would have been part of a five-year pilot program testing the cameras at seven schools in the city. Cole Appelman, policy analyst of the city's Office of Transportation and Infra…
(2025-03-11). Regional Financial Empowerment Conference to Feature Senior-Focused Track in Syracuse. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY — Strategic Resources Management is set to host the 2025 Regional Financial Empowerment Convention this spring, with a special focus on financial literacy for seniors. The event, sponsored …
(2025-03-11). Regional Financial Empowerment Conference: The Health & Wellness Track. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY — Strategic Resources Management is proud to announce the 2025 Regional Financial Empowerment Convention, set to take place this spring with an exciting focus on Health & Wellness. …
(2025-03-11). Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reach border agreement enhancing Central Asian security. globalvoices.org 
(2025-03-11). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
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(2025-03-11). WHYY & Phoenixville Library Free Film Screening — Free for All: The Public Library. whyy.org Join WHYY and Phoenixville Public Library for a free screening of "Free for All: The Public Library" and learn about the making of this free civic institution.
(2025-03-11). Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows. geo.tv 
People move through a dusty road, as air quality reduces ahead of the winter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 4, 2024. — ReutersOnly seven countries met World Health Organisation air quality standards last year, data showed on Tuesday, as researchers warned that the war on smog…
(2025-03-11). Talk World Radio: Jeff Cohen on the Trumpy Media. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about the corporate media with Jeff Cohen who was an associate professor of journalism at Ithaca College. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-03-11). Trudeau and Carney meet ahead of handover of power. geo.tv 
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau carries his chair from the House of Commons on Parliament Hill today. — ReutersMark Carney, the former central banker who secured a landslide victory to become leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and the country's next prime…
(2025-03-11). Search ends for missing crew member after North Sea collision. geo.tv 
Fire and rescue service crews respond to a collision between oil tanker and a cargo ship off the northeastern coast of England in this picture obtained by Reuters on March 10, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-03-11). More than 120,000 properties still blacked out in storm-hit Australia. geo.tv 
People wade through a flooded street after storm Alfred in Cabarita Beach, Northern New South Wales, March 10, 2025. — ReutersSYDNEY: Australian utilities raced Tuesday to reconnect more than 120,000 homes and businesses still blacked out by gales and floods that bashed the east…
(2025-03-11). Philippines' former president Rodrigo Duterte arrested over 'drugs war' killings. geo.tv 
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech at Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 13, 2025. — ReutersDuterte served Interpol arrest warrant at Manila's main airport.Arrest made on ICC's request concerning extrajudicial killings.Int'l body…
(2025-03-11). Donald Trump vows to buy 'new Tesla' to show support for Elon Musk. geo.tv 
US President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk before attending a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024. — ReutersUnited States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will buy a new Tesla car…
(2025-03-11). National Cancer Institute employees can't publish information on these topics without special approval. nationofchange.org Among the 23 hot-button issues, according to internal records reviewed by ProPublica: vaccines, fluoride, peanut allergies, autism.
(2025-03-11). Watching as America begins its descent into a fascist state. nationofchange.org Let's talk about Trump to see if he fits the description of a dictator in a fascist government.
(2025-03-11). Angola pushing for DRC and M23 direct talks in Luanda. independent.co.ug 
Luanda, Angola | THE INDEPENDENT | Angola has announced that it will establish contacts with the M23, so that delegations from the DRC and the rebels conduct direct negotiations in Luanda in the coming days. This follows a meeting today between Angola President, Joao Lourenàßo and DRC Felix Tshisekedi at the Presidential palace in Luanda. The two …
(2025-03-11). At least 11 killed in terrorist attack on hotel in Somalia. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, KENYA | TASS | At least 11 people were killed in an attack on a hotel in the city of Beledweyne in central Somalia staged by al-Shabab gunmen, the Garowe Online news outlet reported. According to Garowe Online, the attack targeted the Cairo Hotel, which houses traditional elders and army officers who were coordinating …
(2025-03-11). French and Spanish media influencers here to give Ugandan tourism a boost. independent.co.ug 
This familiarization trip is an essential part of Uganda's strategy to grow its tourism industry and attract new visitors from Europe. The country's remarkable landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the warmth of its people will be shared with French and Spanish-speaking travelers, establishing Uganda as a top-tier destination for years to come. Kampala, Uganda | …
(2025-03-11). Katanga trial resumes amid questions over prosecution's evidence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The trial of Molly Katanga, accused in connection with the 2023 death of her husband Henry Katanga, resumed today March 11, 2025, before Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania. The proceedings, delayed repeatedly due to logistical issues, centered on disputes over the prosecution's evidence, which the defense argues was unlawfully …
(2025-03-11). Umoja Art Gallery in international spotlight. independent.co.ug 
Kampala based Umoja Art Gallery spotlighted by Artsy; the world's largest online art marketplace; as one of the 10 Black owned galleries to watch now ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Umoja Art Gallery, one of the leading art galleries on the Kampala contemporary art scene has been recognised as one of the 10 black -owned galleries …
(2025-03-11). Winner Global Enterprises promises to deliver Nansana Municipality Road project on time. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Nansana Municipality is set to benefit from a significant road construction and upgrading project under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP).The initiative aims to enhance road infrastructure, improve mobility, and support economic activities within the municipality. Winner Global Enterprises Ltd, the contractor for this project, has …
(2025-03-11). Esau Hates Jacob: The Source of Antisemitism According to Jewish Theology. muslimskeptic.com Traditional Judaism teaches that non-Jews inherently hate and want to kill Jews. This is known as the doctrine of "Esau hates Jacob." In the modern period, this doctrine has been secularized, and it underlies Jewish ideas about "antisemitism" as a dangerous immutable characteristic of non-Jews. Traditional Jewish texts offer three key explanations for why non-Jews …
(2025-03-11). Starmer ditches the promised 'right to switch off'. thecommunists.org As British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer casually bins the last of his joke pre-election 'New deal for workers' pledges, withdrawing from an earlier commitment to stop employers pressurising staff into leaving their phones on indefinitely so that they are permanently on call, the role of social democracy in keeping workers docile and divided is …
(2025-03-11). Connecticut People's World celebrates Black history. peoplesworld.org 
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—A spirit of resistance filled the New Haven Peoples Center as an overflow crowd celebrated the power of unity at the 51st People's World Black History celebration themed "Black Youth Leadership — Resistance 2.0 in Today's Freedom Struggle." "This is a fight for our freedom, our families, and our future," said keynote speaker …
(2025-03-11). M23 & Rwanda are trying to redraw the map and it's all about to blow. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In late January and early February, the M23 militia captured both Goma and Bukavu, the two most important cities in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Rwandan-backed rebel group now controls a vast territory — comparable in size to Connecticut — where it is already establishing local administrations, making it clear that M23 and Rwanda are determined to redraw the geopolitical map of Africa's Great Lakes region.M23 and Rwanda: | The M23 rebellion first emerged in 2012, but was defeated in 2013 — largely through international pressure on Rwanda. In theory,…
(2025-03-11). The government already knows a lot about you. DOGE is trying to access all of it. whyy.org 
This story originally appeared on Elon Musk's team within the Trump administration has sought sweeping access to databases that store personal information on millions and millions of Americans. | The data collected and maintained by the government isn't just your name, home address, and Social Security number. | Some federal agencies store information that many people don't share even with their closest friends and family: Medical diagnoses and treatment. Notes from therapy sessions. Whether a person…
(2025-03-11). Humor and Fear, Kings and Soldiers: Jason De León on the Untold Story of Human Smugglers. publicbooks.org What happens if we start with the assumption that smugglers are, in fact, humans?
(2025-03-11). DOGE Likely Can't Evade Freedom of Information Law, Court Rules. theintercept.com 
A federal judge It is a preliminary ruling which the government will almost certainly appeal, but a significant early victory for transparency when it comes to Musk and DOGE. So far, DOGE has ignored FOIA requests, including from The Intercept, on the grounds that it is immune from the statute entirely. | But Judge Christopher R…
(2025-03-11). Besigye's Bail Application to Be Heard Friday. plusnews.ug 
The High Court in Kampala has scheduled March 14, 2025, to hear the bail application of jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale, who are seeking release on treason charges. According to sources who are not authorized to speak on behalf of the judiciary, Besigye's bail application will be heard by …
(2025-03-11). Free Besigye Women Activists Released After Weeks in Prison. plusnews.ug 
The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has granted non-cash bail of 500,000 shillings to five women activists from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, including Deputy Kampala Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, who had spent about three weeks in prison on charges of common nuisance. The other activists granted bail are Ingrid Turinawe, Faridah Nangonzi, …
(2025-03-11). Karamojong Elders Asked to Rally Parents to Embrace Malaria Vaccination Exercise. plusnews.ug 
The Ministry of Health has sensitized elders in the Karamoja sub-region to increase the uptake of vaccines among children ahead of the malaria vaccination program. The Ministry of Health is yet to introduce the malaria vaccine in April, targeting children below five years of age and potentially those below eleven and above months. Health officials …
(2025-03-11). Kigongo Cautions Kawempe North Electorates Against Violence, Hatred Ahead of Thursday By-elections. plusnews.ug 
The first National Vice Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Alhaji Moses Kigongo, has cautioned Kawempe North residents against violence, envy, and hatred during Thursday's by-elections. Kigongo was speaking at the campaign rally for his daughter, Faridah Nambi, in Kanyanya on Monday. This marked the 10th day of the campaigns for the Kawempe North by-election, …
(2025-03-11). KIU Defeated In UGX 47Billion Dispute With Kenyan Housing Finance Company. plusnews.ug 
The High Court in Kampala has allowed the enforcement of an arbitration order against Kampala International University, which has to pay US dollars 12,767,503 (approximately UGX 46,815,752,197) to Housing Finance Company Limited of Kenya. In his ruling, High Court judge Stephen Mubiru said the finance company had satisfied all the conditions to allow for the …
(2025-03-11). AFL-CIO rolls out week of mass action vs. Trump's war on workers. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Taking the fight against the GOP Trump regime's war on workers from Congress and the courts but also to the streets, the AFL-CIO's new Department of People Who Work For A Living—a title satirizing Elon Musk's so-called "Department of Government Efficiency"—plans a week of actions nationwide from March 17-23. The events will include town halls, …
(2025-03-11). News Guild President Jon Schleuss identifies three big threats to press freedom. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The free press in the U.S. faces three big threats, says News Guild President Jon Schleuss: Financialization, corporate oligarchs and threats from right-wingers, including but not limited to Republican President Donald Trump. Schleuss, whose union is now one of the fastest-growing in the nation—as journalists flock to the News Guild, often to try to protect …
(2025-03-11). Ohio Republicans seek to indoctrinate students with right-wing propaganda, stifle union organizing. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS, Ohio—The right-wing operatives who occupy the Ohio State House are at it again. This time, they are using the perceived "anti-woke" sentiment and growing Sinophobia to grease the wheels on a bill that would stifle union organizing and insert jingoistic propaganda into the curriculum for all college students in the state of Ohio. Senate …
(2025-03-11). Despite appearances, the defunding of USAID is no help to Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
Interviewed on March 2, Cuban Vice-Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío reacted to the Trump administration's move to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He granted that "some of these [USAID] programs do benefit some countries … [but the agency] has been employed [also] to foment a fake opposition, create dissident groups, and …
(2025-03-11). The Stena Immaculate collision was thanks to US imperialism, once again. thecanary.co On Monday 10 March, an oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, and a cargo ship collided in the North sea off the coast of Hull, sparking fears of an environmental disaster The collision involved the Stena Immaculate, a US-registered vessel which was transporting fuel for the US military, and the Portuguese-flagged Solong. According to the BBC, …
(2025-03-11). How Ads Increase Your Credit Card Bills. levernews.com
(2025-03-11). Bezos Becomes Trump's Apprentice. levernews.com 
(2025-03-11). Trump to buy a Tesla in show of support for Musk. scmp.com Tesla has lost more than one-third of its market value since mid-December as Musk deepens his association with Trump.
(2025-03-11). US judge orders Musk's Doge to release records: 'unusual secrecy'. scmp.com Last week, Trump responded to growing criticism over unprecedented cuts by Doge, saying they should be carefully targeted.
(2025-03-11). Employers Are Afraid to Obey the Law. dailysceptic.org A London hospital allowing male staff to use the women's toilets is the latest employer to bring in EDI policies of dubious legality. The problem, says CJ Strachan, is that employers have become afraid to obey the law.
(2025-03-11). What is the Asylum System For? dailysceptic.org If the 'purpose of a system is what it does' then the asylum system has one clear purpose, says Dr David McGrogan: to expand the busywork of the Deep State to an indefinite degree, to all the people of the world.
(2025-03-11). The Right is Being Shut Out of Government Across Europe. dailysceptic.org Right-wing politicians are being shut out of Government across Europe, says Gavin Mortimer, as so-called 'progressive' elites in politics and the judiciary effectively rig what are supposed to be democratic elections.
(2025-03-11). Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminium Tariffs on Canada as Trade War Escalates. dailysceptic.org Donald Trump has said he will double steel and aluminium tariffs against Canada to 50% and threatened to impose levies on its car industry as the US President escalated his trade war.
(2025-03-11). Kosovo faces unprecedented challenges under Trump. onlineopinion.com.au Kosovo should expect to face many new, daunting challenges during the next four years. A strong and visionary leader will be needed to tackle the shifting political landscape.
(2025-03-11). The hidden cost of privatisation can be seen everywhere. thecanary.co Privatisation of essential utilities doesn't just mean directly more expensive bills and transport for households. It also has a domino effect on the rest of the economy through higher industry costs for utilities like water and energy. Efficient energy, efficient food, more inclusive economy Take the UK agriculture sector. 40% of a farm's total costs …
(2025-03-11). 16 dead, dozens hurt as bus overturns on South Africa highway. scmp.com The early-morning crash happened on a highway near Johannesburg's main O.R. Tambo International Airport.
(2025-03-11). Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canada metals, Ontario pauses electricity hike. scmp.com The originally planned 25 per cent duties on steel and aluminium products on all US trading partners will still go ahead.
(2025-03-11). Tom Holland e o uso cristianismo contra o islà£. strategic-culture.su
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(2025-03-11). "Estos tipos no estaban trabajando": 2 jefes de policía de Bethany Beach, Delaware, sustrajeron $150,000 en pagos de horas extras. whyy.org
| En agosto de 2023, los funcionarios financieros de la pequeña ciudad turística de Bethany Beach, Delaware, descubrieron un sorprendente caso de corrupción llevado a cabo por del jefe de policía y su principal adjunto. | El jefe Michael Redmon, quien ya estaba en situación de permiso retribuido a consecuencia de un arresto por conducir ebrio, se había confabulado con el capitán Darin Cathell para sustraer dinero de la ciudad al aceptar el pago de horas extras por cientos de horas que no habían trabajado…
(2025-03-11). Estudio de la Universidad de Delaware encuentra 2,000 tuberías de plomo de un siglo de antigàºedad en Wilmington. øQué pasará a continuación? whyy.org
| Ocultas bajo las calles de Wilmington durante casi un siglo, las tuberías de plomo han transportado agua de manera silenciosa a miles de hogares en la ciudad. Pero gracias a un reciente esfuerzo liderado por investigadores y estudiantes de la Universidad de Delaware, Wilmington ahora tiene una idea más clara de cuán extensas son las tuberías viejas y qué se necesita hacer a continuación. | Un equipo de estudiantes de ingeniería medioambiental, bajo la dirección de Gerald Kauffman, director del Centro d…
(2025-03-11). Una Europa congelada en el tiempo y sin centralidad. strategic-culture.su La Unión Europea está absolutamente desolada. Sigue sin estar claro por qué está ocurriendo esto exactamente. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | La…