(2025-03-16). Columbia University expelled student for anti-nazi protest — in 1936. skwawkbox.org 
It's not uni's first collaboration rodeo Columbia University in New York has been rightly criticised for its failure to try to protect its students who have stood against genocide from the predations of the Trump government — which has now disappeared at least two current or former students, Mahmoud Khalil and Leqaa Kordia, and while …
(2025-03-16). Jewish Americans And Allies Occupy Trump Tower. popularresistance.org Nearly a year and a half after the advocacy group Jewish Voice for Peace began leading nationwide demonstrations against Israel's U.S.-backed assault on Gaza, hundreds of organizers and supporters of the group risked arrest Thursday as they assembled in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City, demanding the release of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil. | "Three hundred Jews and friends in Trump Tower, because we know what happens when an autocratic regime starts taking away our rights and scapegoating and we will not be silent," said Sonya Meyerson-Knox…
(2025-03-16). New Yorkers demand release of Mahmoud Khalil. presstv.ir In New York, protesters rallied for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student, who was arrested by ICE despite being a green card holder and permanent resident.
(2025-03-16). Columbia: Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers ask for his release on bail. newarab.com 
(2025-03-16). US: Protests erupt over Mahmoud Khalil detention without charge. newarab.com 
Nearly a week after his arrest without a warrant, outrage over the continued detention of New York-based Palestinian activist Multiple lawsuits have been filed, more than a hundred members of Congress have signed on to a letter demanding answers to the detention, and public demonstrations across the US are growing, with the largest planned for Saturday. | On 8 March, Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate, was returning home with his pregn…
(2025-03-16). Thousands Of Syrian Alawites Shelter At Russian Base. popularresistance.org Thousands of Syrian Alawites continue to seek sanctuary at a Russian air base, fearing for their lives in the wake of a series of horrific sectarian massacres carried out by Syrian government-affiliated extremist armed groups. | Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that about 9,000 people were seeking refuge at Hmeimim, an air base established by Russia as part of its 2015 intervention in the US-backed war that began in 2011 to topple the Syrian government of former president Bashar al-Assad. | Thousands of people have been sheltering at the Hmeimim Air Base near the coastal city…
(2025-03-16). 'Entire families' killed in Syria fighting, UN says. defenddemocracy.press Hundreds reported killed in violence in Syria's coastal region, which is heavily populated by Alawites. Al Jazeera, Mars 11, 2025 Published On 11 Mar 2025Al, Entire families including women and children have been killed in Syria's coastal region as part of recent a series of sectarian killings by rival groups, the UN human rights office said. The …
(2025-03-16). 'Safari hunting Alawites': Relatives of those murdered in Syria's massacre speak out. defenddemocracy.press The bereaved tell RT of how the atrocities unfolded and their distrust in the system that investigates them Mar 14, 2025 In the early days of March 2025, Syria's coastal regions were engulfed in a wave of sectarian violence that have left an indelible mark on the nation's collective conscience. Predominantly targeting the Alawite minority, …
(2025-03-16). Why Did the Arabs Rush to Welcome Ahmad al-Jawlani? And What Are the Coming Dangers? defenddemocracy.press by Toubassi Marwan, fr. Ambassador of Palestine to Greece While the world is preoccupied with pressing international and regional issues, several areas in Syria have witnessed Israeli military incursions in the past two days, along with horrific massacres committed by the forces and militias of al-Jawlani's de facto regime. These massacres, justified under the pretext …
(2025-03-16). In Syria, 3 news crews shot at, assaulted while covering deadly clashes. Soran Rashid
(2025-03-16). 'Nightmares': Syrian journalist Tal al-Mallohi on surviving 15 years in Assad's jails. Luna Safwan 
(2025-03-16). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). A questionable account by Varoufakis of the origins of the Greek crisis. cadtm.org
(2025-03-16). The humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons are beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization to address effectively. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). 24 killed as US launches strikes on Yemen's Houthis, Trump warns 'Your time is up'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) announced "decisive and powerful" military action against Yemen's Houthi rebels, accusing them of piracy, violence and terrorism targeting Americans. | This comes nearly a fortnight after the US redesignated the Houthi rebels as a foreign terrorist organisation. | "Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. They have waged an unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism against American, and other, ships, aircraft, and drones," Trump wrote on h…
(2025-03-16). Trump Orders Yemen Strikes Against Houthis Following Red Sea Attacks. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-16). Former US envoy slams air attacks on Houthis — NZ protesters recite poetry. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A former US diplomat, Nabeel Khoury, says President Donald Trump's decision to launch attacks against the Houthis is misguided, and this will not subdue them. "For our president who came in wanting to avoid war and wanting to be a man of peace, he's going about it the wrong way," he said.
(2025-03-16). Major US Attacks in Northern Yemen as Trump Vows 'Overwhelming Lethal Force': 19 Killed. defenddemocracy.press Trump threatens to hold Iran responsible for anything the Houthis do March 15, 2025 US airstrikes are reportedly hitting the Yemeni capital city of Sanaa today, with President Trump promising "overwhelming lethal force" against the Houthi movement in northern Yemen unless they stop all attacks on international shipping. Early casualty figures indicate a lot of …
(2025-03-16). Dozens killed in Yemen as Trump launches 'decisive' U.S. campaign against Houthis. haaretz.com The strikes are intended to reopen naval routes after the Houthis resumed attacks on Israeli ships in waters off Yemen, in response to Israel's blockade on Gaza aid…
(2025-03-16). Bulgaria: Saudi activist at risk of deportation, Sofia should allow resettlement to third country. fidh.org Bulgarian authorities should suspend any plans to deport Saudi human rights defender Abdulrahman al-Khalidi to Saudi Arabia, and should allow his resettlement to a third country, twenty organizations, 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, said today. Bulgarian authorities would violate the Bulgarian, European, and international law (…) | – |
(2025-03-16). Two Myths About the Gaza Ceasefire. cadtm.org
(2025-03-16). Escalating Aerial Warfare: Drone Strikes Intensify in Russia and Ukraine. devdiscourse.com Amid ongoing hostilities, Russia and Ukraine persist in launching aerial assaults against one another, resulting in injuries and property damage. This conflict intensifies as the possibility of a ceasefire remains in limbo.
(2025-03-16). Spain's socialist deputy PM urges Labour to press ahead with workers' rights reforms. leftfootforward.org Yolanda Díaz Pérez, deputy prime minister of Spain's socialist government, delivered a message for Labour politicians in Britain ahead of their employment rights bill taking it next step to becoming law. | Since Spain introduced similar workers' rights measures in 2022, companies' use of temporary contracts have been significantly reduced without causing unemployment to rise. At the same time, the minimum wage has risen sharply. | Spain's unemployment rate has dropped from 14 percent at the start of 2022 to 11 percent at the end of last year, though it is still more than twice the level of the UK. | Pérez reca…
(2025-03-16). Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills two Hezbollah operatives, IDF says. haaretz.com HOSTAGE TALKS: Israel and Hamas reportedly submit cease-fire demands to mediators ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli airstrikes kill nine, including two journalists, Palestinian medics say ‚ñ LEBANON: Israeli drone strike targeting Hezbollah operative kills two, local media report ‚ñ YEMEN: U.S. launches military campaign against Houthis, Trump announces…
(2025-03-16). Trump says he ordered "decisive and powerful military action" against Houthis in Yemen. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media Saturday that he has ordered the U.S. Military to launch "decisive and powerful military action" against the Houthi militia in Yemen. Accusing the group of waging an "unrelenting campaign of piracy, violence, and terrorism against American, and other, ships, aircraft, and drones," Trump …
(2025-03-16). Red Sea Rumbles: U.S. Military Strikes Ignite Tensions in Yemen. devdiscourse.com U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized the largest military operation against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis since taking office. These strikes are a response to resumed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
(2025-03-16). Former Philippine President Duterte faces the International Criminal Court over crimes against humanity: No One Is Above the Law. fidh.org
(2025-03-16). Druze clerics from Syria meet brethren in Israel for first time in decades. haaretz.com Despite criticism against the visit voiced by members of the Druze community, thousands came out to welcome them in Israel. 'We are not seeking political goals,' Sheikh Tarif said. 'Our brothers deserve to visit the holy places, just as members of other communities visit their holy places in the Middle East'…
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). ICRC president: Human life must transcend political divides — both in war and in peacetime. icrc.org 25 February 2025…
(2025-03-16). Three civilians killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon amid ceasefire. presstv.ir At least three civilians were killed when Israeli military aircraft carried out separate strikes targeting vehicles in southern Lebanon.
(2025-03-16). Europe's rights advocacy claims 'invalid' over involvement in Halabja tragedy: Iran. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has censured the European governments' claims of advocating human rights as "invalid".
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). 21 killed in Yemen as Trump launches strikes against Houthis. newarab.com 
The first US strikes against The Houthis, who have attacked Israel and An AFP photograph…
(2025-03-16). US strikes kill 21 in Sanaa as Trump vows action against Houthis. newarab.com 
21 people were killed in strikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa on Saturday, Houthi rebels said, after US President Donald Trump announced an attack on the Iran-backed group. | "Nine civilians were killed and nine others were injured, most of them seriously," the Houthis' health and environment ministry said in a statement on their Saba news agency, reporting the strikes on Sanaa. | A strike in the Saada region killed at least 10 people and wounded others, according to the Houthi Ansarollah website, condemning what it called "US-British aggression" and Washington's "criminal brutality". | The US Central Command (CEN…
(2025-03-16). Deadly Israel strikes on Palestinians mar fragile Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said nine people including journalists Following the strikes, the deadliest since the ceasefire took hold on January 19, Hamas accused Israel of a "blatant
(2025-03-16). Israel has killed more than 150 people in Gaza since ceasefire. newarab.com 
Israel has killed more than 150 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since the ceasefire came into effect on 19 January, the territory's government media office said on Saturday. | The statement came after an Israeli air strike in Beit Lahia in the northern part of the enclave "We have noticed the [Israeli] occupation's deliberate escalation of its crimes against civilians recently, targeting civilians who were collecting firewood or checking on their homes, leading…
(2025-03-16). Netanyahu delays response to Hamas bid to free US-Israel captive. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed until later on Saturday his response to a Hamas decision to release a dual national captive. | US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff was in Qatar continuing negotiations on how to extend the ceasefire's initial phase, which ended on 1 March and has seen Hamas release dozens of captives in return for thousands of Witkoff left Doha on Friday after five days of talks in which no progress had reportedly been…
(2025-03-16). 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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(2025-03-16). Israel ignores European Union's core human rights requests. fidh.org
(2025-03-16). Malaysia: Judicial harassment against SUARAM members Sevan Doraisamy and Azura Nasron. fidh.org
(2025-03-16). Bahrain: Detained human rights defender Ali AlHajee must be released immediately. fidh.org
(2025-03-16). Disastrous Omnibus proposal erodes EU's corporate accountability commitments and slashes human rights and environmental protections. fidh.org
(2025-03-16). Israel: two pending bills threaten to upend civil society and human rights work. fidh.org In Israel at least two explicitly anti-NGO bills are pending adoption by the Parliament (Knesset), within a context of increasing pressure and limitations already piling on human rights organisations in the country. These laws will severely reduce the ability of non governmental organisations (NGOs) to receive international funding, and the criminalization of accountability activities, including harsh prison sentences for supporting or even engaging with the International Criminal Court (…) | – | /…
(2025-03-16). Operaàßao Jakarta: Sixty Years After the US-backed Indonesian Genocide. counterpunch.org For the past fifteen years, I have had a poster hanging on the door of the room where I sleep, which shows a stylized representation of the Indonesian island of Bali. The shape of the island is composed of watercolor images of scenes from the paroxysm of violence that swept across the Indonesian archipelago during the years of 1965-1966 as part of a campaign of mass murder against the country's left.
(2025-03-16). Gag order imposed on case related to Shin Bet activities against employee in Netanyahu's office. haaretz.com Haaretz has submitted a request to lift the gag order on details of the case involving Shin Bet activities against a senior employee of the Prime Minister's Office…
(2025-03-16). CAIR: No to Islamophobia / IHRA Repression of Free Speech Trenton Press Conference, Monday, March 17, 11 am, Statehouse Annex Courtyard. fightbackbetter.com 
SPEAKER UPDATE MEDIA ADVISORY: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman to join CAIR-NJ in Marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia (NEWARK, NJ,…
(2025-03-16). Guam at decolonisation 'crossroads' with resolution on US statehood. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Mar-Vic Cagurangan in Hagatna, Guam Debate on Guam's future as a US territory has intensified with its legislature due to vote on a non-binding resolution to become a US state amid mounting Pacific geostrategic tensions and expansionist declarations by the Trump administration. Located closer to Beijing than Hawai'i, Guam serves as a key US…
(2025-03-16). 'Fighting Israel's battles': Netizens denounce latest US aggression against Yemen. presstv.ir The latest deadly US airstrikes against Yemen sparks a firestorm across the global social media platforms.
(2025-03-16). 'The contract between citizens, the gov't and IDF didn't just break on Oct. 7, it shattered'. haaretz.com Seven months passed between Lior Rudaeff's death and the IDF's confirmation that his body was taken into Gaza. Without a grave, the family feels they cannot fully grieve: 'Every psychologist we've spoken to calls it "delayed mourning,"' his son said…
(2025-03-16). IDF inquiry into October 7 attack on Nir Oz finally sheds light on why the army never arrived. haaretz.com The breakdown of command in Kibbutz Nir Oz and nearby areas left the army without a clear picture of the battle, abandoning the kibbutz to fend for itself ‚ñ As negotiations continue for the release of 14 Nir Oz residents, Israel must consider the possibility of Trump shifting course and pressuring it into a deal…
(2025-03-16). Nine killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including journalists, Palestinian medics say. haaretz.com The IDF said it targeted a terrorist cell operating a drone that was threatening Israeli forces, while local media outlets in Gaza reported that the victims were journalists using a drone to film humanitarian aid…
(2025-03-16). Israel expels 200 Palestinian families from homes in Tulkarm. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Saturday demanded 200 families evacuate their homes in the Tulkarm refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, according to an activist. | Nadia Arsan told The New Arab's sister site, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, that families living in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of the camp had previously been displaced but returned to retrieve some of their belongings. | However, she said they ended up staying in their homes, prompting the Israeli army to use drone loudspeakers to demand they leave. |
(2025-03-16). Israel imposes harsh new restrictions on Gaza aid groups. newarab.com 
(2025-03-16). Israel's antisemitism summit faces boycott over far-right guests. newarab.com 
Several Germany's Commissioner for Jewish Life and the Fight Against Antisemitism, Felix Klein, has withdrawn from the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem set for March 2025. | Klein's move follows revelations that several…
(2025-03-16). Palestinians slam US, European decision to block Al-Aqsa TV. newarab.com 
The decision to block Al-Aqsa TV was reportedly influenced by a complaint filed by Israel, with French satellite provider Eutelsat suspending the channel's transmission. | The decision has led to the imposition of heavy fines on satellite providers that conti…
(2025-03-16). Somalia, Somaliland deny talks on resettling Palestinians Gaza. newarab.com 
Somalia and its breakaway region of Somaliland have not received any The Associated Press quoted US and Israeli officials as saying their governments had cont…
(2025-03-16). Israeli airstrike kills 9 Palestinians in northern Gaza. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike on the northern Gaza Strip has killed at least nine Palestinians, including three local journalists, medics say.
(2025-03-16). Stop the EU rearmament frenzy, stop the drive to nuclear war! defenddemocracy.press Petition Alarmed by statements by European leaders gratuitously portraying Russia as a threat to all of Europe if it is not stopped in Ukraine, professionals from several countries have drafted a manifesto in favor of diplomatic solutions, peace and disarmament. While we unequivocally condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we believe that these statements, including those …
(2025-03-16). 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…
(2025-03-16). Monday 3/24: Webinar: A New Generation of Nuclear Lies. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/NuclearLies…
(2025-03-16). Columbia University Expels Student Protesters, Fires Union President. popularresistance.org On Thursday, Columbia University issued suspensions, expulsions, and temporary degree revocations to a number of students connected to the April 2024 occupation of the school's Hamilton Hall. | The announcement from the University Judicial Board came on the same day as a campus ICE raid, with Department of Homeland Security agents executing search warrants on two Columbia University residences. | "I am writing heartbroken to inform you that we had federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) in two university residences tonight," Interim President Dr. Katrina Armstrong told students and staff…
(2025-03-16). Dr. Oz's Nomination Fuels Fears For Crucial Health Programs. popularresistance.org Health workers and patients are mobilizing against the appointment of Dr. Mehmet Oz as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), one of several controversial health-related nominations submitted by the Trump presidency. Many have expressed concern over what Dr. Oz's leadership would mean for the largest US healthcare programs and, consequently, access to healthcare across the country. | If confirmed, Oz would be in charge of over USD 1 trillion and overall coverage administration. While he is a recognized surgeon, he is better known for promoting dubious nutrition advice through his public pla…
(2025-03-16). Hundreds Protest Trump's Attacks On VA Healthcare In Milwaukee. popularresistance.org Milwaukee, WI — A March 7 protest outside the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee brought out over 300 VA employees and supporters to protest attacks on the VA workforce by billionaires Trump and Musk. It was the largest protest at the site in memory. | Ten probationary employees at the Milwaukee VA have been fired without cause since Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" began its scorched earth campaign against unionized federal workers. Government memos suggest that over 80,000 VA employees could lose their jobs if Trump and Musk's plans are not stopped.
(2025-03-16). Heritage Foundation And Allies Discuss Dismantling The EU. popularresistance.org The group that drafted a key blueprint for Donald Trump's second term convened a meeting in Washington D.C. this week to consider proposals for bulldozing the European Union (EU). | The Polish investigative outlet VSquare revealed that the Heritage Foundation gathered hardline conservative groups on 11 March to hear how they would overhaul the current structures of the EU. | The "closed-door workshop" featured a debate on a new paper produced by the lobby groups MCC and Ordo Iuris entitled: "The Great Reset: Restoring Member State Sovereignty in the 21st Century".
(2025-03-16). Plan 2028: Bringing Labor And Social Movements Together. popularresistance.org The Trump Administration has come in with brute force, attacking working people and institutions from all angles. Their "flood the zone" strategy has left many feeling confused and powerless. But MAGA forces are not unstoppable. Strong coalitions among labor and social movement organizations offer one of the best hopes for blocking the rise of white Christian nationalist forces, and for countering authoritarianism with progressive power. | In Fall 2023, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain called for unions around America to align their contracts with a May 1, 2028 expiration date, in order to align wit…
(2025-03-16). Solidarity With Argentine People Against The Fascist Government. popularresistance.org We, the social organizations of the Alba-Movimientos., strongly condemn the brutal repression unleashed by the government of Javier Milei and his Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich against pensioners, football fans and social organizations that mobilized peacefully to reject the neoliberal austerity to which the government of La Libertad Avanza is subjecting the Argentine people. The excessive use of force, with tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon, resulted in 114 people being illegally detained — including children — 20 people being injured and the photographer Pablo Grillo being seriously…
(2025-03-16). Albania's TikTok Ban Sparks Outcry Ahead of Elections. devdiscourse.com In Albania, the government's decision to shut down TikTok has triggered significant backlash from opposition parties. The closure, slated to last 12 months, is being criticized as an act of censorship ahead of the upcoming May 11 parliamentary elections.
(2025-03-16). Former Filipino president Duterte's arrest by the ICC — 20 journalists killed during his presidency. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch Paris-based global media freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has recalled that 20 journalists were killed during the six-year Philippines presidency of Rodrigo Duterte, a regime marked by fierce repression of the press. Former president Duterte was arrested earlier this week as part of an International Criminal Court investigation into crimes against…
(2025-03-16). Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte taken to ICC dentention centre. ummid.com Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, has been taken to the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention centre in The Hague following his arrest and extradition Wednesday.
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). Brown University professor deported after visiting family in Lebanon. presstv.ir Brown University professor Rasha Alawieh was detained by the US Customs and Border Protection officials at Boston's Logan airport and deported to Lebanon.
(2025-03-16). 8 March: Solidarity with women in Gaza, the DR of the Congo, and of the world at large. cadtm.org
(2025-03-16). (Neo)colonial Offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Solidarity with the people of Congo! cadtm.org
(2025-03-16). Greece 2015: Varoufakis' proposals were doomed to fail. cadtm.org
(2025-03-16). How Tsipras and Varoufakis's turned their backs on Syriza's platform. cadtm.org
(2025-03-16). "America First" and the Great Upheaval in International Relations. cadtm.org
(2025-03-16). Trump's MAGA and deregulation. cadtm.org
(2025-03-16). Workshop on Democratizing Investment. cadtm.org
(2025-03-16). Like the good fascists they are, }}{{Trump and his friends will violate international law and all established rules! cadtm.org
(2025-03-16). IRGC chief: Iran will not start a war but will respond decisively to threats. presstv.ir The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned that the country will never seek to initiate a war but will respond resolutely to any acts of aggression from adversaries.
(2025-03-16). Nigeria inaugurates Africa's largest electric vehicle charging station. tvbrics.com 
It is part of a government programme to reduce car emissions…
(2025-03-16). Is Trump the end of the international rules-based order? aljazeera.com Analysts mull if this isn't the beginning of the end for the 'rules-based order', long accused of hypocrisy.
(2025-03-16). F1 Australian GP: Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win in Melbourne. aljazeera.com McLaren's Lando Norris begins the 2025 F1 season with victory in an eventful and rain-affected Australian Grand Prix.
(2025-03-16). Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of LaLiga. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe's first half brace in the 2-1 win against Villareal moves Madrid three points clear atop the standings.
(2025-03-16). Pakistan loses first T20I against New Zealand despite Khushdil Shah heroics. aljazeera.com New Zealand takes an early lead in the five-match T20 series after Pakistan's batting collapsed for less than 100 runs.
(2025-03-16). Norris beats Verstappen at F1 Australian GP in Melbourne. aljazeera.com McLaren's Lando Norris begins the 2025 F1 season with victory in an eventful and rain-affected Australian Grand Prix.
(2025-03-16). Heartbreaks shaped France's Six Nations triumph, says coach Galthie. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). Record-breaking France clinch Six Nations title with Scotland win. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). China's Baidu launches 2 new free AI models to compete with DeepSeek as industry competition heats up. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). Trump 2.0 — the view from China. independent.co.ug 
US President's gradual disintegration of U.S. global hegemony may not be all bad for all nations, especially China COMMENT | WANG WEN | Donald Trump's second term may not be all bad for all nations, especially China. According to many Chinese internet users, Trump's policies have unwittingly strengthened their country. This is why he has earned …
(2025-03-16). Trump's tariff game: a global trade tightrope. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Ever since U.S. President Donald Trump walked into the Oval Office in late January, the term "tariff" has been tossed around like an American football, targeting key U.S. trading partners such as Canada, Mexico, Europe and China. Trump's erratic tariff threats have created a climate of confusion and uncertainty in …
(2025-03-16). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Mar. 9-Mar. 15). ecns.cn
(2025-03-16). A North-South Divide in England's Unions. counterpunch.org
(2025-03-16). Clayton Morris tells Tucker Carlson about the "Petal" mines Ukraine fired on the Donbass. ingaza.wordpress.com Clayton Morris tells Tucker Carlson about the "Petal" mines Ukraine fired on the Donbass. He mentions my work. I was in Donetsk when Ukraine fired rockets containing hundreds of the mines, in late July 2022, & went the next morning to see Donetsk streets & parks littered with them. Since then, 173 civilians have been…
(2025-03-16). G7 Foreign Ministers Condemn Hamas, Demand Hostage Release; Rubio Backs Call for Gaza Aid. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-16). 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 to act in accordance with the laws of war…
(2025-03-16). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures February 2025. icrc.org 9 May 2024 — 9 February 2025…
(2025-03-16). Royal Television Society restores award for Gaza journalists. newarab.com 
(2025-03-16). Trump admin probes Columbia Gaza protests for 'terror' violation. newarab.com 
(2025-03-16). Nobody is expelling Palestinians from Gaza: Trump. ummid.com In a complete shift from his earlier stance to 'takeover' Gaza and forcibly displace Palestinians from there, U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday March 13, 2025 said Palestinians will not be expelled from the enclave.
(2025-03-16). 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…
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: The value of neutrality for humanitarian work. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). "The world cannot afford ever-escalating wars:" A call to revive political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org 24 February 2025…
(2025-03-16). The ICRC: Frequently asked questions about our work. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). Strengthening Respect for IHL: Building on Commonalities with Islamic Law. icrc.org 17-19 February 2025…
(2025-03-16). India: Decade-long partnership with CURE India concludes successfully. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). Philippines: ICRC and Marawi City Water District improve delivery of water supply for residents of Marawi. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). South Sudan: Using sports and arts to combat sexual and gender-based violence. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). Georgia: Remains of six people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). ICRC activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org An overview of ICRC activities in Jordan in 2024…
(2025-03-16). Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures — January to December 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). Is Europe still a model for BRICS in the new multipolar world? defenddemocracy.press As emerging economies rise, the global order shifts from Western dominance to a new multipolar era, challenging past imperial models while the U.S. and Europe grapple with economic and geopolitical decline. by James K. Galbraith Feb 20, 2025 The last truly multipolar era was framed in the 19th century. It combined capitalism as an organizing principle …
(2025-03-16). Explained: How and Why a False Narrative on Ukraine was Created. ummid.com The persistence of the NATO to incorporate Ukraine as a member ignored the fact that a number of polls from early 1990s to 2014 revealed that only a small minority of about 20% of people in Ukraine favored the membership of NATO.
(2025-03-16). Second Columbia student arrested amid anti-Palestine crackdown. newarab.com 
The Trump administration has announced the arrest of a second pro-Palestine student activist at the US prestigious university Columbia University, In a
(2025-03-16). Russia urges US to halt Yemen aggression, engage in dialogue. presstv.ir Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, during a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, called for all parties to refrain from "using force" in Yemen and engage in "political dialogue."
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). EU leaders are 'affectionate puppies' at the feet of their master: Putin's aide. presstv.ir Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign policy aide, Yury Ushakov, drew parallels between European leaders and "affectionate puppies," reflecting Putin's earlier comments on US influence over European politics.
(2025-03-16). Commentary: Myanmar's junta may have struck a deal with Russia to boost its imagery intelligence — but why? channelnewsasia.com Russia's offer to share satellite information potentially marks a major enhancement for the Myanmar regime's military operations, says this professor.
(2025-03-16). War Talks Intensify In UK: Starmer Says 'Not Good Enough' to Putin's Plan, Military Chiefs Convene. hindustantimes.com UK PM Sir Keir Starmer has summoned military leaders from 25 nations for an urgent meeting in London on March 20. The 'Coalition of the Willing' is moving into an operational phase, preparing to bolster Ukraine's defenses and even deploy forces if a peace deal is struck. With frozen Russian assets in focus, Starmer warns Putin, "the world is watching." Is UK planning direct intervention?
(2025-03-16). Over 30 dead as tornadoes ravage central US. geo.tv 
Debris lies around a damaged home the morning after a tornado touched down in Florissant, Missouri, US, March 15, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-03-16). International Women's Day (IWD 2025, Toronto). socialistproject.ca Saturday, March 8 is International Women's Day and, for the 47th year, Toronto's "This year's rally theme is 'Fighting for Our Lives. Building Our Resistance' because, with the multiple crises facing us right now, it is essential that we all come together to build solidarity," said rally organizer Anna Liu. | 0: 00 Introductions with Gloria Turney and Kimiko Inouye | 6: 00 Dr. Catherine Brooks, Anishnawbe Kwe Elder…
(2025-03-16). Iran strongly condemns new airstrikes by US, Britain on Yemen. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the airstrikes carried out by the United States and the United Kingdom on Yemen's capital Sana'a and elsewhere in the country, which killed and injured dozens of people.
(2025-03-16). After Kicking Out Top Diplomat, Trump Readies Biggest Shock For Pakistan? US Travel Ban | US News. hindustantimes.com The Trump administration is considering a new travel ban that could affect citizens from 41 countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bhutan. The restrictions are part of a broader immigration enforcement initiative aimed at addressing national security concerns. Pakistan has been grouped with 25 other countries that could face a partial suspension of U.S. visa issuance if they fail to address identified deficiencies within 60 days. This move follows Trump's earlier travel ban during his first term, which targeted seven predominantly Muslim nations and was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018.
(2025-03-16). Trump Rushes Deportations Using a Wartime Law With a Shameful History. theintercept.com 
Claiming the United States is being attacked by Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang, President Donald Trump on Saturday The president arg…
(2025-03-16). Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, who are 2 Indian origin women in Mark Carney's cabinet ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada's designated Prime Minister Mark Carney has inducted two Indian-origin women in the cabinet. Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet. | Anand, 58, is the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry while Khera, 36, is Minister of Health, both among the few retaining their ministerial posts, albeit with different portfolios, from former prime minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet. | The Prime Minister of Canada's website mentions that Khera was first elected as a…
(2025-03-16). North Macedonia: 51 killed, over 100 injured in night club fire, toll likely to rise. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 51 people have been killed and more than 100 have sustained severe injuries in a devastating fire at the Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia in the early hours of Sunday. | The blaze erupted in the early hours of Sunday in the town, located about 100 km east of the capital, Skopje. | Several videos of the incident have been doing the rounds on social media where nightclub engulfed in flames with thick smoke rising into the night sky. The media reports suggests that the deadly fire claimed 51 lives and injured more than 100 while the exact toll has not been ascertained yet. | So far…
(2025-03-16). CPJ, others urge UK prime minister to secure writer Alaa Abdelfattah's release. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-16). CPJ, partners call for Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora's release. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-16). Indian journalist shot dead after reporting on land scam. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-16). New Turkish law criminalizes 'false' reporting on cybersecurity-related data leaks. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-16). CPJ alarmed by India state government's use of AI to monitor media. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-16). Tackling adolescent malnutrition in Nigeria's internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. globalvoices.org 
(2025-03-16). The Earth without Greenhouse Gases. wattsupwiththat.com By Andy May The overall greenhouse effect (GHE) is often defined as the difference between Earth's average global temperature without greenhouse gases (GHGs) and with them. Greenhouse gases are all…
(2025-03-16). New Jersey lawmaker wants insurance companies to cover menopause treatments. 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? In New Jersey, an effort is underway to raise awareness about menopause and ensure that women get the care they need when experiencing symptoms. |
(2025-03-16). A ballerina battles for European Georgia. globalvoices.org 
In Natia Bunturi's eyes, Georgia's struggle is one of resilience and hopeOriginally published on She sits alone in the white room when our call starts. Natia Bunturi's eyes bear the weight of recent events when she was directly targeted by riot police during a protest. The sound of the warm crackling of a wood fire seems to embody the peaceful rhythm of her village nestled among the majestic Caucasus Mountains. "On this land, I live; her…
(2025-03-16). How the Income Tax department's actions undermine India's democratic foundations. globalvoices.org 
(2025-03-16). Baloch Liberation Army attacks Pakistani Army convoy, claims 90 casualties. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A terrorist attack on a Frontier Corps (FC) convoy in Balochistan's Noshki district on Sunday left five people dead, including three FC personnel and two civilians, Dawn reported.The banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, which is part of a recent surge in terrorist violence in Pakistan, particularly in Balochistan. | The attack involved an explosion followed by a suicide bombing. Security forces responded quickly, killing four terrorists, including the suicide bomber. | Security sources said an "explosion and a suicide attack" claimed the lives of three FC…
(2025-03-16). US has 'no business' dictating Iran's foreign policy: Araghchi. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that the United States has no authority or business dictating the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic.
(2025-03-16). Voice of America staff placed on administrative leave following cuts. presstv.ir Employees at Voice of America were placed on paid leave amid Trump's executive order, gutting media outlets and federal agencies.
(2025-03-16). Iran slams 'baseless and deceitful' G7 accusations. presstv.ir Iran condemns as "completely baseless and deceitful" the recent accusations leveled at the country by the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized countries and the European Union.
(2025-03-16). '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.
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). Deserted villages, power cuts: Java's sinking coast hits residents hard, as Prabowo plans 700km sea wall. channelnewsasia.com Experts have raised concerns that it will take years before the sea wall can be ready, and that is if Indonesia manages to find the money to fund the megaproject.
(2025-03-16). Massive rallies across South Korea ahead of key ruling on impeachment of Yoon. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). 'It almost feels like home': How these gamers found their tribe in Singapore's arcades. channelnewsasia.com Arcades are no longer just places to chase high scores and redeem prizes. For many players in Singapore, these have even become a "second home". CNA Lifestyle spoke to arcade enthusiasts who have built friendships and a community through gaming.
(2025-03-16). How Chow Tai Fook's creative director Nicholas Lieou is modernising jewellery designs for a new generation. channelnewsasia.com For nearly a century, Chow Tai Fook has been synonymous with jewellery in Hong Kong and beyond. As a core driver in the brand's modernisation, creative director Nicholas Lieou is ensuring its legacy remains relevant across generations.
(2025-03-16). GE2025: Redrawn boundaries in West Coast an 'uphill battle' with short runway to next election, says PSP's Leong Mun Wai. channelnewsasia.com Now that People's Action Party-stronghold Taman Jurong has been added into the GRC, the bar has been raised, said PSP chief Hazel Poa.
(2025-03-16). Man to be charged for using abusive words against staff, damaging wall at Changi Airport. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). GE2025: Not easy to be young parents but govt is there to help, says PM Wong in first Sengkang visit since leadership handover. channelnewsasia.com Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was speaking at a community event in the opposition-held ward of Sengkang GRC, on the first weekend after the country's new electoral boundaries were released on Mar 11.
(2025-03-16). Alcaraz says nerves got the better of him against Draper. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). Draper ready to challenge the big names after reaching Indian Wells final. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). Draper upsets Alcaraz to meet Rune in the Indian Wells final. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). India batsman Kohli not ready to retire. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). 'Just would not go in': Dortmund's Kovac rues missed chances against Leipzig. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). McLaren's Norris holds off Verstappen to win wet Australian Grand Prix. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). Do we age steadily or in bursts? New research reveals surprising patterns of ageing. channelnewsasia.com New technologies are giving scientists a better understanding of how the process actually works.
(2025-03-16). Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses, NGOs to fight bitter impact of climate change. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). Macron says will announce plans to 'mobilise civilians'. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-16). Tragic Road Accident Claims Three Lives in Chhattisgarh. devdiscourse.com In a tragic incident, three individuals, including a minor, lost their lives in Chhattisgarh's Balod district when their motorcycle collided with a stationary truck. Officials confirmed the fatalities occurred on Saturday night as the group was returning home from an outing.
(2025-03-16). Mumbai to Host India's Pioneering Institute for Creative Technologies. devdiscourse.com India is set to open its first dedicated institute for animation, visual effects, and gaming in Mumbai, the heart of the country's entertainment sector. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) will receive Rs 391.15 crore from the Centre and aims to become a National Centre of Excellence akin to the IIT for the AVGC-XR sector.
(2025-03-16). Judge Blocks Trump's Wartime Law Invocation Against Venezuelan Gang. devdiscourse.com In a controversial legal move, a federal judge on Saturday temporarily halted deportations under President Donald Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. This rarely used wartime law was aimed at expediting the expulsion of alleged members of the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua.
(2025-03-16). Bribery Scandal Rocks Indian Oil Corporation. devdiscourse.com In a significant crackdown, a Deputy General Manager of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has been detained on bribery charges. The arrest occurred as Alex Mathew, stationed at the IOC's Ernakulam office, was allegedly caught receiving a Rs 2 lakh bribe from a gas agency owner.
(2025-03-16). Amit Shah's Strategic Northeastern Tour: Reviewing Legal Reforms and Strengthening Ties. devdiscourse.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah is engaging in pivotal discussions with Northeastern state leaders, focusing on the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which succeeds the Indian Penal Code in these regions. This high-stakes meeting occurs after Shah's eventful weekend in Mizoram, where he participated in an Assam Rifles program.
(2025-03-16). Gutting Global Voices: The VOA Controversy. devdiscourse.com In a controversial move, more than 1,300 Voice of America employees were placed on administrative leave following President Donald Trump's order to downsize government-funded media. The decision affects media outlets broadcasting reliable news to authoritarian regimes, including Voice of America, which operates in nearly 50 languages.
(2025-03-16). US Storm: Nature's Fury Across America Leaves 30 Dead; Trail Of Destruction Captured On Camera. hindustantimes.com More than 30 people were killed after monster storms and tornadoes ripped across the United States. Several states have declared emergency as dust storm and strong winds gushing up to 130 km/h continue to lash several states. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-03-16). Stranded Astronauts Welcome SpaceX Crew-10 Inside ISS Amid NASA Rescue Mission | Sunita Williams. hindustantimes.com NASA and SpaceX's Crew-10 mission has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS). It marked a crucial step in the return of stranded US astronauts, including Indian-origin Sunita Williams. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-03-16). Cairo Bank sale to Emirates NBD sparks fears of foreign control. newarab.com 
The proposed sale of Cairo Bank, one of The deal, valued at over a billion dollars, has raised concerns over its potential impact on national security and economic sovereignty, with critics questioning both its valuation and the choice of a Founded in 1952 under King Farouk's reign and nationalised in 1961, Cairo Bank is a crucial player…
(2025-03-16). Egypt warns Sudan's partition a 'red line' for Cairo. newarab.com 
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty said on Friday that dividing Sudan is a "red line" for Cairo, as he revealed plans for a conference on the His remarks follow last month's move by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies, who signed a charter in Kenya declaring a "government of peace and unity" in rebel-controlled areas of Sudan. The move sparked criticism from Arab states and organisations, warning it c…
(2025-03-16). Muslim World League warns against rising Islamophobia. newarab.com 
Speaking at the UN General Assembly on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Al-Issa warned about the growing threat that anti-Muslim sentiment poses to global coexistence. | In his keynote address, the MWL chief called out the broader implication…
(2025-03-16). Sudan paramilitary shelling kills six in key city: medic. newarab.com 
(2025-03-16). Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America. newarab.com 
Hundreds of staff at VOA, Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe and other outlets received a weekend email saying they will be barred from their offices and should surrender pr…
(2025-03-16). Trump's nomination of hostage envoy pulled after Hamas meeting. newarab.com 
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). 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".
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). International Space Station celebrates 150,000th revolution around Earth. ummid.com The International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday March 11, 2025 made its 150,000th revolution around the Earth since the beginning of its space mission.
(2025-03-16). Two journalists arrested over 'abusive post' against Telangana CM. ummid.com Hyderabad Cyber Crime Wednesday March 12, 2025 arrested two female journalists for posting and amplifying allegedly abusive content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
(2025-03-16). Watch: Trump behind the wheel in Red Tesla Sedan. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday March 12, 2025 posed behind the wheel in a brand new Red Tesla car he bought, as he said, without asking for any discount.
(2025-03-16). Chhaava, Aurangzeb and Communal Historiography. ummid.com The film Chhaava selectively picks up few incidents from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's life and projects the cruel and anti Hindu nature of Aurangzeb.
(2025-03-16). More Muslim Americans than Jews, Christians observe fast: Survey. ummid.com In a latest survey indicating how Ramadan is respected, a new survey has revealed American Muslims are far ahead than Jews and Christians when it comes to observing fast.
(2025-03-16). Reliance Jio to share Starlink Satellite Internet Service with AirTel. ummid.com In another major development for the Indian Telecom Industry, Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Wednesday announced it has struck a deal with Elon Musk owned SpaceX to provide Starlink Satellite Internet Service in India.
(2025-03-16). Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore Return Delayed Again. ummid.com Those waiting for the return journey of Sunita Williams and Barry Butch Wilmore on March 16, 2025 will be disappointed as the stay of the two stranded astronauts in space has been extended again.
(2025-03-16). TN replaces Rupee symbol in budget 2025 with Tamil 'ru'. ummid.com The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu released a teaser of the state budget 2025-26 replacing the Rupee Hindi symbol ‚Çπ with Tamil ru, escalating the already tense North-South language war.
(2025-03-16). Holi 2025: Stay Safe As You Enjoy The Festival of Colours. ummid.com Here's some safety tips and how you can take care of yourself and stay at arm's length from any harm, while you celebrate Holi.
(2025-03-16). Man lives with titanium heart, gets donor after 100 days. ummid.com In a world's first experience, an Australian man implanted with an artificial titanium heart survived for over 100 days till he finally got a donor.
(2025-03-16). SPHEREx on its way to study origins of universe: NASA. ummid.com American space agency NASA announced the launch of its newest astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx, which it said is on its way to study the origins of universe and the history of galaxies.
(2025-03-16). 'Be careful…': Indian student self-deported over support to Palestinians writes. ummid.com In a letter going viral after her decision to self-deport herself, Ranjani Srinivasan has asked the Indians back home to be careful of sending their children to the United States for higher studies.
(2025-03-16). Weaponizing Holi for Communal Polarisation. ummid.com The BJP and Hindu nationalists use Holi – the festival of colours, to communally polarize people and assert dominance of Hindus.
(2025-03-16). Buzeki urges city residents to cooperate for Kampala's development. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Hajati Sharifah Buzeki, has urged city residents to work together for the betterment and development of Kampala. Buzeki made the call on Saturday during a visit to Kiteezi Main Mosque, where she handed over food items to locals—both Muslims and non-Muslims—in support …
(2025-03-16). Entrepreneurship as a way out of poverty? independent.co.ug 
Study in rural Kenya shows why it does not always work Kenya | RALPH HAMANN, ERIN POWELL & TED BAKER | International development agencies and non-governmental organisations often seek to advance community development by fostering entrepreneurship. The premise is that poor people can enhance their household incomes by establishing small businesses or by adding value to natural …
(2025-03-16). South African ambassador in U.S. given 72 hours to leave. independent.co.ug 
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's expelled ambassador, has been given 72 hours to leave the United States. Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), confirmed to local media News24 on Saturday that they have received official confirmation from the South African mission in the U.S. late on …
(2025-03-16). CPJ, partners urge FCC to stop threatening press freedom and free speech. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-16). Mexico: Organisations reject the 30-year imprisonment sentence against Pablo López Alavez. fidh.org
(2025-03-16). Justice, truth and reparations for victims of Mozambique's post elections violence. fidh.org
(2025-03-16). US Brain Drain: Climate Scientist Refugees are Fleeing to France? wattsupwiththat.com Oh no – what if all the climate alarmists leave and never come back?>
(2025-03-16). Worst climate science doom-scandal ever? wattsupwiththat.com Younger coral has different growth rates to the older ones previously used. When these younger ones are taken out of the calculation, the downturn magically disappears and growth returns to pre-1990 levels.
(2025-03-16). Iran says it will never back down from its share in the global oil market. presstv.ir The Iranian government spokeswoman says Tehran will never back down from its share in the global oil market.
(2025-03-16). UN chief calls for global action against rising anti-Muslim bigotry. indybay.org Marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination.
(2025-03-16). Sunday 3/16: Madafeh: "Postponed, the new code word for cancellation" indybay.org
(2025-03-16). Saturday 4/19: National Copwatch Conference. indybay.org This event will take place at Berkeley City College, 2050 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704.
(2025-03-16). Sunday 4/27: Seaside Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Seaside City Hall Lawn, 440 Harcourt Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955 (at Canyon Del Rey Blvd.)…
(2025-03-16). Saturday 3/22: Protest the lack of leadership from Minority Leader Chuck Schumer! indybay.org Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes Street | San Francisco 94102…
(2025-03-16). Activists Disrupt Petaluma Trader Joe's Over Sale of Chickens from Perdue Farms. indybay.org Protestors expose public health risks and animal cruelty documented at Perdue's California subsidiary, Petaluma Poultry, and ask Trader Joe's to cut ties…
(2025-03-16). Sunday 3/16: SF Rally To Stop Attacks On Federal Workers. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall | San Francisco City Hall Steps & Civic Center Plaza Lawns | 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl…
(2025-03-16). Tuesday 3/18: Protect Muni Now Keep Muni Forever Rally. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA…
(2025-03-16). Saturday 3/22: Veterans #TeslaTakedown #3. indybay.org Corte Madera Tesla | 201 Casa Buena…
(2025-03-16). Saturday 3/29: Veterans #TeslaTakedown #4. indybay.org Corte Madera Tesla | 201 Casa Buena…
(2025-03-16). Friday 3/21: Workers in Mexico Rising. indybay.org 2973 16th Street Ste. 300, San Francisco, CA…
(2025-03-16). Saturday 4/19: ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN: Demagoguery, White Supremacy, and Resistance, Featuring works by: Nic. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts, 323 10th St SF, CA 94103…
(2025-03-16). Thursday 3/20: March Mass Movement Call: Organizing a Divestment Campaign (for Tax Day). indybay.org Zoom | uscpr.org/masscall…
(2025-03-16). Wednesday 3/19: Webinar: The Racket, with Matt Kennard. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/TheRacketWIRN…
(2025-03-16). Trump admin axes US-funded media in shock move. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures before his departure for Joint Base Andrews en route to Florida, at the White House, in Washington DC, US, March 14, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has abruptly suspended journalists at US-funded broadcasters, including…
(2025-03-16). Controversial Hunt: Tribal Man Mistaken for Maoist in Madhya Pradesh. devdiscourse.com A tribal man, identified as Hiran Singh Partha, was killed in an anti-Naxal operation in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. The police confirmed his identity on March 13 after the encounter occurred on March 9.
(2025-03-16). 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.
(2025-03-16). Minuto a minuto: Detalles sobre el restablecimiento del sistema eléctrico. cubadebate.cu En la noche del pasado 14 de marzo, una avería en una subestación habanera provocó una significativa pérdida de energía y, a la postre, la caída del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. Desde ese momento, se iniciaron las labores de restablecimiento. Cubadebate continúa en esta jornada su minuto a minuto y te informa sobre el avance de este proceso en todo el país.
(2025-03-16). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 16 de marzo de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-03-15). Lawyers release video of Mahmoud Khalil abduction as 2nd protester kidnapped. skwawkbox.org 
Khalil's illegal detention on show as Leqaa Kordia becomes second victim of fascist purge Lawyers acting for Columbia University anti-genocide protester Mahmoud Khalil, whom the Trump regime abducted and has smeared — and wants to deport despite him being a legal permanent resident and the state admitting he has committed no crime, have released footage …
(2025-03-15). Watson Coleman X Video Clip Condemns Disappearing of Mahmoud Khalil from the Columbia University Campus. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: FIghtBackBetter staff welcomes this well thought through and presented focused position of Bonnie Watson Coleman. Other politicians who…
(2025-03-15). Syria's ISIS chief Abu Khadija, world's most dangerous terrorist, eliminated in airstrike; Trump confirms killing. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a major counter-terrorism operation, US forces, in coordination with Iraqi and Kurdish security units, have eliminated Abdullah Maki Musleh al-Rifai, also known as Abu Khadija, a high-ranking leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq. Another unidentified member of the terror group was also killed during the strike.Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed the operation and lauded the efforts of the Iraqi security forces and their coalition partners. He described Abu Khadija as "one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world," emphasising that his elimination marks a si…
(2025-03-15). US and EU Supported al-Qaeda in Syria. dissidentvoice.org 
The key decision was when Barack Obama finally decided in December 2012 to arm al-Qaeda in Syria so as to bring down Syria's Government. That culminated a U.S. policy since 1949, which was aimed against Russia and against Palestinians. It is an established fact that U.S. President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Chuck Hagel, and the rest …
(2025-03-15). Alawites and Christians Slaughtered: Syrian Massacre Death Toll Reaches 7,000. globalresearch.ca A blood-curdling massacre of Alawites and Christians that began on March 6 has raised discussion on the Balkanization of Syria, an idea that Israel is seemingly pushing for to curb Turkey's expanding influence. In fact, the sectarian violence against minorities …
(2025-03-15). Head of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria killed, Iraqi prime minister and Trump announce. haaretz.com 'One of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world': Trump said in a social media post Friday that the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed in coordination with the Iraqi government and the Kurdish regional government…
(2025-03-15). Russia Needs Permanent End to Ukraine Crisis, Not Minsk 3.0-Style Pause – Ex-US Marine. sputnikglobe.com Shortly after the US rolled out its 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal, President Trump appealed to President Putin to spare the lives of "thousands" of Ukrainian troops trapped in Kursk region. Sputnik asked a pair of veteran international affairs analysts about the risks and opportunities hidden in the US proposals.
(2025-03-15). Mahatma Gandhi's Message for Resolving the Many-Sided Crisis of Present Day World. globalresearch.ca Beneath all the glitter of big cities and luxury goods, our world today is deeply troubled by a wide range of serious problems, culminating in the existential crisis posed by some of the most serious environmental problems and by weapons …
(2025-03-15). Why are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors? aljazeera.com Cuban medical missions provide crucial support to several Caribbean healthcare systems, especially in times of crisis.
(2025-03-15). Pakistan Train Hijack: Has Islamabad Become the Puppet Master of Its Own Downfall? Baloch Rebels. hindustantimes.com Pakistan's military has declared the end of the Jaffar Express hostage crisis, where Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants stormed the train, killing 21 passengers before being eliminated. Islamabad now claims the attackers had Afghan links, adding another layer to the region's volatile security landscape. But beyond the counterterrorism narrative, is Pakistan ignoring the deeper political fault lines in Balochistan? In this week's South Asia Diary, Strategic Affairs Expert Sushant Sareen gives us the big picture.
(2025-03-15). Dr. Abu Safiya: "A Person Creates History, and History is Built Upon the Stands One Takes" libya360.wordpress.com Aseel Saleh Scenes from Israel's siege on Kamal Adwan Hospital. On the left, the last photo of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya as he walks towards Israeli tanks. On the right, IOF forced health workers and patients to strip and evacuate the hospital. Despite being interrogated for 13 consecutive days, and subjected to brutal torture and…
(2025-03-15). Houthis say children among 31 killed after US fighter jets bomb Yemen. aljazeera.com The US raids come after Trump warned Houthis that 'hell will rain down' if attacks on Red Sea shipping don't stop.
(2025-03-15). Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal is implemented. whyy.org Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their A senior Hamas official said long-delayed talks over
(2025-03-15). Canada's Muted Criticism of Israel's "Hell Plan" to Starve Gaza Reflects Liberal's Racist Approach to Palestinians. globalresearch.ca Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) deplores Canada's half-hearted response to Israel's cruel decision to abandon the ceasefire deal in Gaza and again use starvation as a weapon against Palestinians. Since the beginning of the staged …
(2025-03-15). Putin Signals He's Open to Ceasefire as Witkoff Arrives for Talks. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-15). Scoffing over Russia-Ukraine ceasefire wont last. Here's why. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Ukraine war, in addition to all the other ways in which one can describe it, has been a strangely humbling exercise for the foreign policy and military commentariat. | Pre-war
(2025-03-15). 'Israeli' Ceasefire Violations Continue — Drone Strikes Kill Two Children in Gaza. orinocotribune.com A 2-year-old child was killed, and his mother injured after their tent was targeted by a bomb in Beit Hanoun. | Two Palestinian children were killed, and two women injured by 'Israeli' drone fire in eastern Gaza City and Beit Hanoun in the north of Gaza on Thursday, in yet another violation of the ceasefire agreement between 'Israel' and the Palestinian Resistance. | Citing medical sources, the Anadolu news agency reported that a 2-year-old child was killed, and his mo…
(2025-03-15). Putin seeks military victory in Kursk before considering ceasefire. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting of the Council of Legislators at the Federal Assembly in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 27, 2022. — ReutersKYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Ukrainian troops in Kursk to surrender as Moscow's…
(2025-03-15). Starmer In Panic Mode After Trump-Putin Talks? UK PM Says This As Ukraine Loses Key Towns | Kursk. hindustantimes.com UK PM Keir Starmer has urged world leaders to keep up the pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war. As Ukraine commits to a 30-day ceasefire, Starmer warns that Putin is delaying peace. The "coalition of the willing" is preparing military aid, financial support, and a global pressure campaign to force Russia to the table. Will Putin bow to global pressure or escalate further? Watch now.
(2025-03-15). On Cam: Trump Drops Major Hint After Zelensky, Putin Accept Ceasefire Offer: 'Will Know More On…'. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump hinted at a big announcement on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. In a sit-down interview with Sharyl Attkisson for Full Measure on March 14, Trump said that he is in touch with Putin and negotiations are going well. He also added, "We'll know a little bit more on Monday, hopefully, good." Trump's reaction came after he spoke to Putin on the phone after Zelensky agreed to the US-proposed 30-day ceasefire. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-03-15). Buzzwords: The American Foreign Policy Playbook: Dehumanize, Destroy, Repeat. globalresearch.ca American foreign policy. The three most horrific words in the English language. What about "murder", "starvation", and "genocide"? American foreign policy is habitually the precursor of all three, so let's start there. | The United States likes to use buzzwords and …
(2025-03-15). Arizmendi: A Co-Op Of Co-Ops. popularresistance.org I like everything all together. I like the fact that it's a cooperative. I like working with my hands and I like physical labor. Everybody's paid the same wage no matter how long you've been working at the Cheeseboard. Even though I'm one of the newest people there – I've only been there two years – I still have all of the rights, responsibilities and privileges as somebody who's been there for 30 or 40 years. Everybody is valued equally and we operate by consensus, but we all make decisions collectively. We're always trying to work together to make the decision work for everybody. So we reach unanimity on almost…
(2025-03-15). China's 41st Antarctic expedition uncovers insights into polynyas. tvbrics.com 
Scientists uncover the secrets of the Amundsen and Ross seas by exploring rare areas of open water…
(2025-03-15). Mobilise the working class against the Sri Lankan government's austerity agenda. wsws.org The SEP stresses the urgency for workers to build action committees, independent of the trade unions, to fight to defend their social and democratic rights.
(2025-03-15). UK's Starmer says coalition to beef up Ukraine security in any peace deal. aljazeera.com British PM Starmer highlights 'robust' security plans for Ukraine, proposing deployment in case of a peace deal.
(2025-03-15). Maersk: Cut Ties w/ Genocide! Tue. Mar 18 8am-10am (SHARP!) Florham Park NJ. fightbackbetter.com 
*⃣*⃣ On March 18, join us in a global day of action to call out the shipping conglomerate, MAERSK, for its direct involvement in gen0cide through its transportation of essential military cargo used in Isr*el's illegal occupation, siege, and gen0cide of Palestine . On March 18, MAERSK executives and shareholders will meet for their Annual General Meeting and have the opportunity to vote on two resolutions to end the transportation of military cargo to Isr*el. Activists around the world will put pressure on M…
(2025-03-15). Union blocks motion to defend Randa Abdel-Fattah at Sydney's Macquarie University. wsws.org The resolution called for an urgent campus rally of staff and students to fight moves to sack Abdel-Fattah, a widely respected academic who is being targeted because of her opposition to the US-backed Israeli genocide in Palestine.
(2025-03-15). Second anti-genocide student protester at Columbia arrested by Trump's immigration police. wsws.org On Friday, Trump's deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche, threatened to pursue terrorism charges against universities and students for previously protesting war crimes and ethnic cleansing.
(2025-03-15). We Will Not Comply. commondreams.org 
Freefalling through our authoritarian takeover, this week saw New York police in the grotesque faux-gold belly of the beast arrest 100 Jews of conscience chanting "Free Free Palestine" to protest the ICE abduction of a Palestinian peace advocate for likewise standing against Israeli genocide – both acts of Constitutionally-protected free speech this dark regime deems criminal. Jews on detainment for expressing the wrong political ideas: "We know our history, and we know where this leads. This is what fascists do."The Jewish Voice For Peace protest – at the start of the Jewish holiday of Purim, which celebrate…
(2025-03-15). L'état franàßais mis en demeure pour son rà¥le dans le génocide à Gaza. defenddemocracy.press fasdfa Mar 11, 2025 L'Association JURDI (Juristes pour le Respect du Droit International), dont le conseil scientifique compte d'éminents membres comme le Professeur Alain Pellet et Patrick Zahnd, vient d'adresser une mise en demeure à l'Etat Franàßais pour qu'il prenne des mesures concrètes ´ visant à prévenir la commission du crime de génocide par l'Etat d'Israà´l …
(2025-03-15). Seven Silent Measures Against Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Rosa Miriam Elizalde — Mar 13, 2025 | Marco Rubio —Little Marco, as his boss in the White House calls him — is ignored by Trumpian diplomacy, nevertheless as a consolation prize he has been given the menial task of intensifying the attack on the island where his parents were born. | President Trump does not take him into account when negotiating with Netanyahu, Zelensky or Putin, but in less than a month the Secretary of State has managed to push through seven measures against Cuba that raise the collective punishment imposed by the US blockade to unbearable levels. | Usually announced on Frid…
(2025-03-15). Saying Goodbye to Benjamin Netanyahu Is Long Overdue. Dr. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca President Donald Trump's address to Congress and the nation on Tuesday night was remarkably devoid of any mention of why the United States continues to both enable and be complicit in the Ukrainian conflict with Russia as well as with …
(2025-03-15). NJ Day of Action: Protect Palestinian Advocacy Mon. March 17, 11am — 4pm. fightbackbetter.com
(2025-03-15). Red and Black and White and GREEN! Palestine Supporters in Morristown St. Patrick's Parade 3/15. fightbackbetter.com 
Special from Pax Christi NJ Real Irish defy kings and oppose occupation. The Irish lived under occupation and were ruled…
(2025-03-15). Philadelphia DA election: What you need to know about the Democratic primary candidates. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia voters will decide the future of the city's criminal justice system in a high-stakes Democratic primary for district attorney. Incumbent Larry Krasner, a progressive reformer, faces his latest challenge from Patrick Dugan, a former municipal judge who presents himself as a pragmatist prioritizing law and order. | The outcome of the May 20 election will determine the city's top prosecutor. No Republican candidate has entered the race. The contest pits two competi…
(2025-03-15). By Retreating In The Funding Fight, Democrats Have Abandoned Their Most Loyal Constituents: D.C. Voters. progressivehub.net SAM ROSENTHAL…
(2025-03-15). Building Up Germany's Die Linke After the Election! socialistproject.ca 
Die Linke (The Left) has staged an impressive comeback. But even more is possible. It can become the strongest political force to the left of centre. The party was successful due to anti-fascist class politics, a strong grassroots campaign, pointed public work, and extremely strong teamwork — but also due to mistakes by other parties and fortunate circumstances. The new voters want social justice, but also climate policy and protection of democracy. If Die Linke wants to continue winning, it must further develop its anti-fascist and ecological class politics and be prepared to address its own contradicti…
(2025-03-15). Venezuela: Hackers Associated With Far-Right Opposition Confess to Attacking Electoral System. orinocotribune.com A video is circulating on social media that reveals that Venezuelan far-right politician María Corina Machado paid $50,000 to hackers to sabotage the transmission system of the National Electoral Council (CNE) and the CANTV network during the vote counting of the presidential elections of July 28, 2024. | According to a
(2025-03-15). The Democrats' Enabling Act: Senate votes to fund Trump's dictatorship. wsws.org Given the opportunity to cut off funding for the government, the Democrats instead ensured that Trump's administration remained fully operational.
(2025-03-15). Israel Freezes Aid After Hamas Rejects Hostage Deal. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-15). Professor at Center of Columbia University Deportation Scandal Is Former Israeli Spy. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-15). Will Nuclear Deterrence Fail in the Middle East? globalresearch.ca A week ago, University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer delivered an outstanding lecture on a timely subject: Israel's nuclear weapons program. Mearsheimer briefly reviewed the history, from the program's inception in the mid-1950s to Israel's first deployment of nukes sometime …
(2025-03-15). 'Israeli' Settlers Set Fire to Homes in Northern West Bank as Military Onslaught on Tulkarm Rages. orinocotribune.com Hundreds of 'Israeli' settlers, escorted by the regime troops, have stormed villages and set fire to Palestinian homes in the northern West Bank. | Media reports, quoting local sources, said settlers stormed the Palestinian village of Kifl Haris, near Nablus, on Friday. | 'Israeli' forces sealed the village off in the early hours of this morning under the pretext of [the settlers] visiting religious sites. | 'Israeli' settlers also stormed two other villages in the same area. | Local sources said settlers set fire to three Palestinian-owned homes and two vehicles in the village of Duma, south of Nablus. | They al…
(2025-03-15). Echoing Nazi "Madagascar plan," US and Israel seek to displace Palestinians to East Africa. wsws.org The US and Israeli governments have opened up discussions with officials from Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland over the mass expulsion of Palestinians in Gaza and their forcible relocation to those countries.
(2025-03-15). Israel kills at least nine Palestinians, including journalists, in Gaza. aljazeera.com The attack targets a relief team in the north of the enclave that was accompanied by journalists and photographers.
(2025-03-15). US-South Africa relationship "damaged" over Israel's war. aljazeera.com Analyst Sandile Swana says the US-South Africa dispute stems from South Africa's backing of the ICJ case against Israel.
(2025-03-15). Man shot dead in northern Israel, marking 50th homicide in Arab community this year. haaretz.com An Israeli was killed and two were wounded at a shooting in Deir Hanna. Of the 59 citizens murdered since January 1, 50 hailed from the Israeli Arab community…
(2025-03-15). 'After coming to Israel I wanted my children to be less Jewish – and more Israeli'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A mother who moved to Israel alone in her teens and a daughter who left Israel for love; an Israeli who realized where he really belongs during a post-October 7 semester in Barcelona…
(2025-03-15). Israelis rally nationwide for release of hostages and continuation of Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com 'Never has Israel has a more just, more Jewish, or more painful struggle than to return our loved ones from the Hamas murderers in Gaza,' Retired IDF general Noam Tibon said…
(2025-03-15). White House reportedly withdraws Boehler's nomination as Trump's special hostage envoy. haaretz.com Although the move follows Israeli uproar over Boehler's media blitz last week — in which he appeared to suggest a level of sympathy toward Hamas — he will still work on hostage negotiations under the title of 'special government employee'…
(2025-03-15). An 8-year-old Palestinian girl was helping her mom when an Israeli soldier's bullet left her blind. haaretz.com An IDF bullet was shot through a window of Palestinian family's home near Hebron, wounding Jannat while she was folding laundry…
(2025-03-15). Report: Israel, Hamas submit cease-fire responses to mediators; Israel demands release of 11 hostages. haaretz.com Israel reportedly demanded the release of U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander as well as the bodies of 16 hostages, offering to release over a thousand Gazan detainees in exchange — as well as 120 prisoners serving life sentences…
(2025-03-15). Top Court president backs Herzog's plan to consult conservative justice on Oct. 7 inquiry committee. haaretz.com In an effort to appease Israel's right, Israel's President proposed that in the case the government decides on the inquiry's establishment, the Court's president will consult with Justice Sohlberg, who is widely considered more conservative…
(2025-03-15). 'It's not the body, it's the burial that becomes possible with its return'. haaretz.com Rabbi Doron Perez received the news that his son was killed on October 7 and that his body was taken to Gaza. Still, he maintains that the return of the living hostages is of utmost importance — 'both in terms of morality and of Jewish law'…
(2025-03-15). Israel's week in pictures by Haaretz photographers. haaretz.com
(2025-03-15). 'I emerged from the tunnel and was born again': Freed hostage Tal Shoham shares details of Gaza captivity. haaretz.com Released hostage Tal Shoham said the hardest part was not knowing if his family was alive: 'That was the hardest thing I've ever done — burying my family in my mind' ‚ñ He tells of being moved by Hamas in an ambulance, severe hunger and beatings…
(2025-03-15). Musk shares, later deletes claim that Stalin and Hitler didn't murder millions: 'Public sector employees did'. haaretz.com Musk's sharing of the inflammatory social media post comes amid his regular posting of memes and jokes related to Nazis and the Holocaust — and after the billionaire appeared to make a fascist salute at a Trump inauguration rally…
(2025-03-15). Israeli soldiers fire haphazardly toward Gaza during Purim reading of Book of Esther. haaretz.com The IDF said the platoon commander and his soldiers have been removed from their posts in Gaza and are awaiting disciplinary actions ‚ñ One of the soldiers was filmed without required protective gear…
(2025-03-15). Number of journalists killed in Gaza under Israeli attacks grows. plenglish.com Ramallah, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in the Gaza Strip announced today that the number of journalists media workers killed by Israel rose to 206 since the beginning of the current cycle of violence in October 2023.
(2025-03-15). UN agency denounced increase of Israeli settlers attacks. plenglish.com Ramallah, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that the escalation of violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank today threatens the lives and properties of the Palestinian population.
(2025-03-15). BBC and Guardian Editors Held Private Meetings with Israeli General. globalresearch.ca Israel's former top military officer, General Aviv Kohavi held private meetings with the editors of major British news organisations one month after the Gaza bombing began, Declassified can reveal. | The meetings took place with Katherine Viner, editor-in-chief of the Guardian…
(2025-03-15). Iran: Beijing Meeting Urges End to Sanctions and Pressure, Calls for Dialogue. orinocotribune.com Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has described Iran-Russia-China meeting in Beijing as an important step in resolving nuclear issue, calling the US's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal "the root cause of all problems". | Gharibabadi said on Friday that putting an end to "illegal and unilateral" sanctions against Iran was among key issues of the talks during the tripartite meeting and its joint statement. | "The joint statement emphasizes the settlement of Iran's nuclear issue through political and diplomatic dialogue and stresses [the need] to end all forms o…
(2025-03-15). Kazakhstan announces creation of National Nuclear Energy Agency. plenglish.com Astana, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) Kazakhstan's President Kasim-Yomart Tokayev announced today the decision to create the Nuclear Energy Agency under his presidency, which represents an important step in the development of this sector for the republic.
(2025-03-15). Ukraine Timeline Tells the Tale. dissidentvoice.org May 18, 2015: Remains of an Eastern Orthodox church after shelling by the Ukrainian Army near Donetsk International Airport. Eastern Ukraine. (Mstyslav Chernov. CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons) Special to Consortium News and published there on February 25, 2025 The way to prevent the Ukraine war from being understood is to suppress its history. A …
(2025-03-15). Sporting Contradictions: Athletes, the Olympics, and Climate Change. dissidentvoice.org The time has come for arguably the sporting world's most famous mafia organisation to select its new chief. The various turf-conscious representatives of the International Olympic Committee will be busy with the task of finding a replacement for Thomas Bach when ballots are cast at Costa Navarino, Greece on March 20. Seven candidates have made …
(2025-03-15). How Appalachian Towns Are Learning To Help Each Other After Floods. popularresistance.org When the rivers and creeks running through eastern Kentucky jumped their banks and flooded a wide swath of the region for the second time in as many years, Cara Ellis set to work. | One week later, she's hardly let up. Ellis has spent countless hours helping friends in her hometown of Pikeville evacuate and delivering supplies to people who have lost their homes. "I've been here, there, everywhere in the county," she said. "It's overwhelming. There's been a lot of devastation." | Ellis spoke during a brief moment of rest in the chaos. Her home was spared when storms brought torrential rain to central Appalachia d…
(2025-03-15). Sit-ins target Starbucks. workers.org 
Starbucks Workers United is keeping the pressure on the company to agree to a decent contract. Workers in Seattle, Chicago and Pittsburgh held sit-ins on March 11, shutting the stores down. Seattle Starbucks workers (above) and supporters blocked the street in front of the store. — Report and photo by . . . |
(2025-03-15). Musk/Trump war on trans people, workers of color includes veterans. workers.org 
New York City The author is a transgender veteran, retired from the Veterans Administration. Virginia psychologist Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer, who coordinated care for transgender, non-binary and other LGBTQIA2S+ plus veterans at the Hampton Veterans Administration hospital in Hampton, Virginia, resigned in protest on Feb. 12, calling the agency's recent directives . . . |
(2025-03-15). After Houthi attacks for Gaza, US strikes kill 31 in Yemen. newarab.com 
(2025-03-15). Reflections on My Arrest and Lessons Learned. orinocotribune.com By Yves Engler — Mar 12, 2025 | An extreme Jewish supremacist activist Over the past 16 months I've annoyed many among the Jewish Zionist establishment. My writing, social media commentary and reporting on protests have circulated widely. But it's a particular type of social media journalism/activism that's had the wide…
(2025-03-15). India reports record rice, wheat, and maize harvests in 2024-25 season. tvbrics.com 
India's Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare has released the second preliminary estimate of major crops…
(2025-03-15). Sergey Lavrov: Russia appreciates Venezuela's interest in deepening ties with BRICS. tvbrics.com He noted that the group is a conduit for the interests of the countries of the Global South and East…
(2025-03-15). Ailing Pope Francis works on signature reform from hospital as he recovers. aljazeera.com The pontiff was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital in February for double pneumonia.
(2025-03-15). At least 11 people dead in Pakistan after military raids. aljazeera.com The raids take place in the Mohmand and Dera Ismail Khan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bordering Afghanistan.
(2025-03-15). Can an aspirin a day keep cancer at bay? aljazeera.com
(2025-03-15). At least 32 dead as tornadoes sweep through parts of US. aljazeera.com Over 185,000 households and businesses without electricity across six US states in the wake of the deadly tornadoes.
(2025-03-15). Huge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness. aljazeera.com Latest grid collapse follows a string of nationwide blackouts in recent months.
(2025-03-15). Rival rallies erupt in South Korea before ruling on president's impeachment. aljazeera.com Pro and anti-President Yoon Suk-yeol protests have gathered across South Korea's capital ahead of a court ruling.
(2025-03-15). South Africa committed to US ties after 'regrettable' expulsion of envoy. aljazeera.com US State Secretary Marco Rubio has accused South Africa's ambassador of hating the US and President Trump.
(2025-03-15). Tens of thousands join antigovernment protest in Serbia's capital, Belgrade. aljazeera.com Protests began after 15 people killed in November's Novi Sad railway station roof collapse.
(2025-03-15). Trump administration mulls new travel ban that could hit 43 nations: Report. aljazeera.com The travel ban could affect more than 40 countries, far beyond the restrictions set in Trump's first term.
(2025-03-15). US sanctions Thailand's officials over deportation of Uighurs to China. aljazeera.com Thailand defends last month's decision, saying China assured the safety of the repatriated Uighur people.
(2025-03-15). Gaza's silent epidemic. aljazeera.com Gaza has the highest number of child amputees per capita and has been rendered incapable of taking care of them.
(2025-03-15). Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona — LaLiga: Team news, start time, how to follow. aljazeera.com Atletico host LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday with Madrid side still reeling from defeat by Real in Champions League.
(2025-03-15). WPL 2025 final: Mumbai Indians claim second title as Delhi Capitals despair. aljazeera.com Delhi lose third straight final as Mumbai wins by eight runs.
(2025-03-15). Brazil's Landless Rural Workers' Movement to Coordinate Agroecological Project in Venezuela. libya360.wordpress.com Telesur The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced that Brazil's Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) will oversee production on 180,000 hectares of land in Venezuela's Bolívar state as part of the Patria Grande del Sur agroecological project. The initiative aims to promote large-scale agroecological food production as part of the Bolivarian Revolution's goal of achieving…
(2025-03-15). MTN champions women in tech and traditionally male-dominated fields. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a powerful address on gender equality and women's empowerment, Sylivia Mulinge, MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the transformative impact of women breaking into traditionally male-dominated fields, sharing inspiring stories of resilience and innovation. Mulinge was speaking at the Smart Girls Foundation graduation on Mar 13, which saw …
(2025-03-15). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Even Trump Doesn't Trust Big Tech. levernews.com Good things are happening! Trump goes surprisingly antitrust on Google, the high court lets states fight about the climate, medical research can't be stopped, and a carbon capture pipeline gets captured.Trump Wants Google To Break Up, Too: When it comes to antitrust enforcement, there are some signs that President Donald Trump's administration isn't entirely abandoning President Joe Biden's mission. On
(2025-03-15). Iran, Russia, China Reject 'Unlawful' US Sanctions After Tripartite Meeting. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-15). "$Libra: The Scam of Milei" covertactionmagazine.com "At 18: 38 Argentina time on February 14, 2025, one billion units of the cryptocurrency $Libra were created. At 18: 51, the market where $Libra could be bought and sold [known as the liquidity pool] was established. From that moment on, trading was possible, but no one had done it yet. The first transactions began at 19: 01: 00. …
(2025-03-15). Unveiling the Hidden Dangers of COVID-19 "Vaccines" and Their Long-Term Genomic Risks. globalresearch.ca Many doctors, including Dr. Peter McCullough, Dr. Roger Hodkinson, Dr Jessica Rose and I, have highlighted problems surrounding both the disclosed and undisclosed contents of COVID-19 "vaccine" injections. The harms that have resulted from these jabs are unprecedented and will …
(2025-03-15). Founding Namibian President Sam Nujoma Laid to Rest. May his Legacy Prevail. globalresearch.ca Sam Nujoma, the founding president of the Republic of Namibia and longtime leader of the South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO), died in his home country on February 9. | He was given a state funeral on March 1 in the …
(2025-03-15). The Healthcare System in Cuba: How a Tiny Island Defies U.S. Sanctions to Lead in Healthcare. globalresearch.ca
(2025-03-15). Nord Stream Revelation — Submarines in the 'NATO Lake'. globalresearch.ca Modern criminology invites us to revisit our approach to the Nord Stream sabotage and ultimately forces us to explain the decisions made by the Nord Stream saboteurs and the reasons which led them to target the Nord Stream pipelines in …
(2025-03-15). What to Do When Faced with Tariffs? Diversify. globalresearch.ca The New York Times yesterday (11 March 2025) headlined: "
(2025-03-15). Ukrainian Persecution of Orthodox Church, Prohibited by Neo-Nazi Regime. globalresearch.ca Officially, the Orthodox Church is banned on Ukrainian soil. Even though it is the religion of over 80% of Ukrainians, the Orthodox Christian faith has been prohibited by the neo-Nazi authorities as a result of the advancement of racist "de-Russification" …
(2025-03-15). Latvian Politicians Want to Ban Tourism in Russia and Belarus. globalresearch.ca Once again, European states appear to be making anti-strategic decisions that will harm their own economies just to advance Russophobic policies. In a recent move, Latvian politicians proposed changes in the law to completely ban tourism to the Russian Federation …
(2025-03-15). New Study: Sustained Mammal-to-Mammal Transmission of H5N1 Clade 2.3.4.4b. globalresearch.ca The study titled, Abstract | Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza viruses (HPAIV) belonging to lineage 2.3.4.4b emerged in Chile …
(2025-03-15). Vitamin K2 — A New Hope for Osteoarthritis Relief. globalresearch.ca Osteoarthritis results from cartilage deterioration due to genetic, metabolic and inflammatory factors, causing bone friction, pain, stiffness and bone spur formation that impair joint function | Studies show boosting vitamin K2 intake supports joint health by regulating calcium metabolism, reducing inflammation, …
(2025-03-15). Sowing the GMO Seeds of Depopulation? globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on May 23, 2015, Colin Todhunter focusses on the socially destructive role of GMO Seeds. | *** | If physical violence is to be used only as a final resort, a dominant class must seek to gain …
(2025-03-15). I "Volenterosi" della Guerra. globalresearch.ca Mentre Stati Uniti e Ucraina propongono alla Russia un cessate il fuoco di 30 giorni, che non affronta nessuna delle questioni che sono all'origine della guerra, il ministro delle Forze Armate francesi Sébastien Lecornu ha riunito a Parigi oltre 30 …
(2025-03-15). ACIP Vaccine Policies: Betrayal of Public Trust, Conflicts of Interest. Global Impacts of Their Decisions. globalresearch.ca The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a group charged with shaping vaccine policy for the U.S. and beyond, is expected to operate with unwavering integrity. Yet, the CDC's latest disclosures reveal a pattern of members entangled in pharmaceutical ties …
(2025-03-15). 'A year to build foundation': Philly's Mexican Indigenous communities celebrate the Mexica New Year. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Mexican Indigenous community members from Philadelphia and surrounding areas gathered Saturday to celebrate the Mexica New Year, which marks the start of the Aztec calendar. | Fragrant smoke from burning copal, or tree resin, filled the warehouse in South Philadelphia. Participants twirled in traditional attire around an altar centered on the symbol for this year — Calli, a Nahuatl word that means house, and 13, which is a sacred number in Aztec and Mexica culture. Dru…
(2025-03-15). Living Through the Blockade in an Indigenous Community: The 4F HuoÃßttà∂ÃßjaÃß Commune (Part III). libya360.wordpress.com
(2025-03-15). When the horror comes to light again. March 15 in Mexico: National Mourning. itsgoingdown.org 
On March 5, the Warrior Searchers of Jalisco, a collective of family members of the disappeared, found a gruesome scene on a ranch in Teuchitlán, near Guadalajara, Jalisco. There, at a location supposedly searched by the state government in September 2024, they found three cremation ovens, clandestine graves, hundreds of human remains, and countless personal…
(2025-03-15). Les partis politiques francais et l' Ukraine. defenddemocracy.press Notre ami, le Prof. Bruno Drweski nous a envoye le commentaire suivant sur l' article de Dimitri Scarpalezos sur l' attitude des partis politiques francais par rapport a l' Ukraine, v. www.defenddemocracy.press/les-partis-pol…: Le professeur Skarpalezos oublie sur la condamnation de Kiev et des néonazis ukrainiens les prises de position de l'URC (fusion de l'ANC et …
(2025-03-15). US-Canada trade war is no joke. liberationnews.org 
A new aggressive foreign policy regards all the Americas as a U.S. "backyard."
(2025-03-15). Women of MST Increase Pressure on the Brazilian Government to Advance with Land Reform. libya360.wordpress.com Brasil de Fato Women of the MST at Suzano in Espirito Santo. Photo: Gabriela Moncau / Brasil de Fato The mobilization on March 13 was part of the Landless Women's Day of Struggle, a preparation for the MST's "Red April". A series of actions on Thursday March 13, led by women from Brazil's Landless Rural…
(2025-03-15). Venezuela and Russia to Sign Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement in May. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During a televised video conference commemorating the 80th anniversary of bilateral relations between the two nations, President Maduro emphasized that the partnership has significantly strengthened collaboration in "public health, transportation,…
(2025-03-15). NZ rally honours 'voice of Palestine' poet and marks Christchurch massacre. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Protesters at the Aotearoa New Zealand's weekly "free Palestine" rallies today gave a tribute to poet Mahmoud Darwish — the "liberation voice of Palestine" — and marked the sixth anniversary of the Christchurch mosque massacre when a lone terrorist gunned down 51 people at Friday prayers. Organisers thanked the crowd for attending…
(2025-03-15). Deportan hija de inmigrantes que recibía tratamiento para cáncer cerebral en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Una niña de Texas y ciudadana estadounidense que recibía tratamiento para un cáncer cerebral fue deportada a México junto con sus padres indocumentados. Los padres de la niña de 10 años están ahora desesperados por regresar a Estados Unidos para continuar su tratamiento.
(2025-03-15). Russia's Kursk Region Becomes Final Resting Place for NATO's Top Tech. sputnikglobe.com The near-total collapse of Ukraine's operations in Kursk region has highlighted the folly of Zelensky's obsession with throwing his best troops and materiel into a hopeless campaign. Here's a selection of NATO equipment that has "found its peace in Kursk's ground" over the past month, complete with photo and video evidence.
(2025-03-15). Appeal: Support the Protests at the NATO Summit in Den Haag, June 2025 — Please Join Us! worldbeyondwar.org 
We will mobilise to support these events and urge all peace-loving peoples to join us, to rise to the challenge of building a better world, without the NATO war-machine and its structures of oppression. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-03-15). Dr. David Weldon's stance on the safety of MMR vaccines 25 years ago has led to a loss of support for his CDC nomination. expose-news.com Dr. David Weldon has withdrawn his bid to become director of the CDC. He believes, as do many, that Big Pharma has influenced Senators so that it is unlikely that he would …
(2025-03-15). Ukraine War Day #1116: The Timely Death Of A Nazi Racketeer — Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2025-03-15). Neighbors outraged over Nazi flag flying outside of Montgomery County home. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Neighbors in one Montgomery County community are outraged after a resident began displaying a flag with a Nazi symbol outside of his home. | The flag, which has a swastika on it, is flying outside of a home in Lower Frederick Township, Pennsylvania. | The symbol of hate has both shocked and angered other residents. | "Why are you so filled with hate? I don't understand," said one neighbor. | Several neighbors we spoke with didn't want their…
(2025-03-15). Trump Demands 'Military Options' To Control Panama Canal — Media. orinocotribune.com The Pentagon was reportedly ordered to provide "credible" plans for securing US access to the key waterway | US President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to develop plans to "secure" the Panama Canal from alleged Chinese influence, following multiple threats to "reclaim" and "take back" the waterway, according to sources cited by Reuters, CNN, and NBC. | The Panama Canal, a vital maritime route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, has been under Panamanian control since 1999 following the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which stipulated that it would remain neutral and open to all nations. Trump has repea…
(2025-03-15). Cuba Experiences Blackouts as National Grid Fails. orinocotribune.com Cuba experienced a total blackout following a malfunction at an electrical substation in Havana that led to the failure of the National Electrical System (SEN). | "Around 8: 15 p.m. tonight, a malfunction at the Diezmero substation caused a significant loss of generation in western Cuba and, with it, the collapse of the National Electric System. The recovery process is already underway," Previously, local media had reported that the SEN outage had occurred due to a…
(2025-03-15). Venezuela: 2 Mayors Arrested for Involvement in Drug Trafficking. orinocotribune.com 
Venezuelan Minister for the Interior, Citizen Security, and Peace Diosdado Cabello Rondón reported that nine individuals were arrested for alleged involvement with drug and arms trafficking organizations. Among those arrested were the mayor of Miranda del Zulia municipality, Jorge Nava, and the mayor of Almirante Padilla municipality, Alberto Sobalvarro. The mayors allegedly used their authority to support the training of paramilitaries. | At a
(2025-03-15). US: Indian student at Columbia University self-deports after visa revocation over Pro-Palestine protests. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian student at Columbia University has voluntarily left the United States after her student visa was revoked for participating in pro-Palestine protests. The US Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Ranjani Srinivasan's visa was cancelled on March 5, citing "advocating violence and terrorism" as the reason.A statement from the department alleged that Srinivasan was involved in activities linked to Hamas. "On March 5, 2025, the Department of State revoked her visa. On March 11, she used the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency app to self-deport," the statement read.Self-deport…
(2025-03-15). Palestine demands a two-state solution to end conflict. plenglish.com Ramallah, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian presidential spokesman, Nabil Abu Rudeina, insisted today that the two-state solution is the only way to achieve peace, stability and security in the Middle East.
(2025-03-15). Armenia updated Putin on the peace agreement with Azerbaijan. plenglish.com Yerevan, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) The office of the Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinian, reported today that in a telephone call he told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he had reached a peace treaty with Azerbaijan.
(2025-03-15). Ethiopia seeks Canada's support to speed up accession to WTO. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Switzerland, Tsegab Kebebew, today held talks with the Canadian Ambassador to the WTO, Nadia Theodore, a key initiative of the African country to speed up its accession to the international trade organization.
(2025-03-15). Persecution of Ecuador's opposition mayors denounced. plenglish.com Quito, Mar 15 (Prensa Latina) Recent decisions affecting the mayors of Quito and Guayaquil, the largest cities in Ecuador, are considered today as political persecution in the electoral context, since they represent the opposition movement Citizen Revolution (CR).
(2025-03-15). Cuban FM winds up official visit to Burkina Faso. plenglish.com Havana, 15 March (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez ended his official visit to Burkina Faso today with a meeting with medical personnel and members of the Cuban diplomatic mission in this West African country.
(2025-03-15). Event in New York for a change in US policy towards Cuba. plenglish.com Washington, 15 Mar (Prensa Latina) The International Conference for the Normalisation of US-Cuban Relations began today in New York, a challenge for solidarity in the face of the intensification of the White House's hostile policy towards the neighbouring island.
(2025-03-15). ExxonMobil, Return to the Homeland and Russia stood out in the news. plenglish.com Caracas, 15 Mar (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's accusations against the US company ExxonMobil, the announcement of the resumption of the Return to the Homeland Plan and the celebration of the 80th anniversary of relations between Caracas and Russia marked the week that ended here today.
(2025-03-15). 'Operational phase': Military chiefs' Ukraine huddle on Thursday, says Starmer. geo.tv 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at a press conference following a virtual summit video conference at 10 Downing Street on March 15, 2025 in London, Britain. — Reuters
(2025-03-15). Court Docs Reveal Citibank Froze Nonprofits' Accounts on FBI's Request. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-15). Patrick Lawrence: Season of the Sophists. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-15). It Is Friday … smoothiex12.blogspot.com sometimes we simply need to be reminded what we are living for … Many children in Kursk and near will not be able to say those things ⚪ they have been killed by VSU (a euphemism for MI6, CIA, Pentagon) animals. But we should not forget that childhood has to be guarded. By all means, because it is innocent …
(2025-03-15). Rachel and Yours Truly. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Yesterday.
(2025-03-15). Unions prepared to collaborate as USPS announces agreement with DOGE to slash spending. wsws.org Urgent action is required by the working class to halt the attacks on postal workers, up to and including strike action.
(2025-03-15). Gabbard Singles Out Media That Allegedly Published 'Politically-Motivated Leaks'. thedissenter.org Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, singled out several media outlets and pledge to prosecute their alleged sources.
(2025-03-15). Australia: Labor governments refuse to repeal hate speech laws. wsws.org It is increasingly clear that Labor leaders were aware the "antisemitic attacks" were a hoax, even as they declared them a major threat to national security in order to ram through the laws.
(2025-03-15). Trump's school voucher plan: A billion-dollar tax shelter for the ruling elites. wsws.org This scheme is a backdoor maneuver to privatize education while allowing corporations and wealthy individuals to avoid taxation.
(2025-03-15). In flagrant attack on free speech, Miami Beach mayor threatens cinema that showed award-winning documentary No Other Land. wsws.org The US political and entertainment establishment have made it their business to suppress No Other Land, for fear of its impact on public opinion.
(2025-03-15). Workers in Canada speak out against Trump's trade war and the Canadian elite's nationalist response. wsws.org Trump's tariffs threaten tens of thousands of jobs across North America. They are aimed at economically weakening Washington's northern neighbour to prepare the way for Canada's annexation as the 51st state of the US.
(2025-03-15). En Vogue's Dawn Robinson: I Have Been Living In My Car For Three Years. moguldom.com Dawn Robinson, a former member of the iconic R&B group En Vogue, recently shared that for the past three years, she's been living in her car. In a YouTube video posted on March 11, Robinson opened up about her challenging living situation and the unexpected path her life has taken. The 58-year-old singer explained that …
(2025-03-15). Villanova fires coach Kyle Neptune after 3 years and no NCAA Tournament appearances. whyy.org Villanova fired Kyle Neptune on Saturday after a three-year run where he succeeded Neptune went 54-47 overall and 31-29 in the Big East in three seasons with the Wildcats, including a 19-14 record this season. The Wildcats — who won two national championships under Wright —
(2025-03-15). How the US right are silencing opposition — and could it happen here? leftfootforward.org 'With liberal democracy under threat in the USA, we must now choose between the complicity of silence or engage in an open debate in support of our own values.'
(2025-03-15). Right-Wing Media Watch — Why we should be afraid of Paul Marshall's plan to fund new generation of UK journalists. leftfootforward.org His funding of a new crop of journalists raises fears that the political neutrality of journalism is under siege.
(2025-03-15). Appeasement Is Failing: Why Fighting Back Against Trump Is The Only Option. theintercept.com 
(2025-03-15). Parenthood could be a protective factor against aging and cognitive decline, Rutgers study shows. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? People may think about all the stress and anxiety that comes with parenting. But new research shows that parents' brains may actually get an unexpected benefit from raising children. |
(2025-03-15). Sunita Williams set to return to Earth as SpaceX successfully launches its Crew-10 mission to ISS. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: SpaceX successfully launched its Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, marking a key milestone in NASA's ongoing crew rotation efforts and setting the stage for astronaut Sunita Williams' long-awaited return to Earth.The launch, initially postponed due to technical difficulties and unfavourable weather conditions, finally took place on March 15 at 4: 33 am IST from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. A Falcon 9 rocket carried the Crew Dragon capsule into orbit, transporting four astronauts who will replace the outgoing Crew-9 team aboard the ISS.The Crew-10 mission, part…
(2025-03-15). Trump's proposed travel ban may impact Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan among 41 nations. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The United States is considering implementing new travel restrictions that could impact 41 countries, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bhutan, as part of US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. According to a draft document accessed by Reuters, the proposed restrictions could be broader than the travel bans introduced during Trump's first term, which targeted travellers from seven Muslim-majority nations.Pakistan is reportedly grouped with 26 other countries that may face a partial suspension of US visa issuance if the Shehbaz Sharif-led government does not address securit…
(2025-03-15). Viktor Orban vs. the Modern-Day Habsburgs in Brussels. sputnikglobe.com Hungary's prime minister has released a 12-point ultimatum to the European Union, demanding peace, sovereign equality, the protection of Europe's Christian heritage, the expulsion of "Soros agents" in the European Commission, and an EU "without Ukraine." Sputnik asked two renowned experts of Hungarian politics what's really at stake.
(2025-03-15). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-03-15). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-03-15). South Africa's flagship renewable energy initiative is plagued with waste, mismanagement and corruption. expose-news.com South Africa's National Solar Water Heater Programme, which aimed to install 5 million solar water heaters in households by 2030, has been deemed a total failure by Thabo Kekana, the Deputy Director-General …
(2025-03-15). Lane Closures Planned for Interstate 81 Southbound in Syracuse. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY — Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 southbound through Syracuse should prepare for significant lane closures next week as part of the ongoing I-81 Viaduct Project. The New York …
(2025-03-15). New York Braces for Heavy Rain and Potential Flooding This Weekend. urbancny.com New York State is preparing for a significant weather event this weekend, as Governor Kathy Hochul has directed state agencies to mobilize in response to the forecasted heavy rainfall and …
(2025-03-15). Welcome to Neo Soul Paint and Sip! urbancny.com 
Come join us for a night of creativity and relaxation at the Community Folk Art Center. Let your inner artist shine as you sip on your favorite drink and groove to …
(2025-03-15). You Almost Got It Right, New York Post, Subsidence Is Sinking Coastal Cities, Climate Change Isn't Raising Seas. wattsupwiththat.com
(2025-03-15). No apologies over fabricated terror plot from pollies or lobby groups. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Greg Barns When it comes to antisemitism, politicians in Australia are often quick to jump on the claim without waiting for evidence. With notable and laudable exceptions like the Greens and independents such as Tasmanian federal MP Andrew Wilkie, it seems any allegation will do when it comes to the opportunity to imply…
(2025-03-15). The Great Mauna Loa Meltdown: NOAA's Hilo Office Faces the Chop, and the Sky Is Falling (Apparently). wattsupwiththat.com So here we are: a tale of a Hawaiian office facing the axe, spun into a dirge for "climate science"—that noble pursuit some might call taxpayer-funded navel-gazing. The Times wants you to believe every lease termination is a dagger to the heart of progress, every cut a betrayal of the planet.
(2025-03-15). Schumer's lack of fight is the real problem. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article Whether you read Chuck Schumer as surrendering or taking an unwise but principled stance, one thing is clear: People now want leaders who fight. | This article
(2025-03-15). Met Office Peddle Ridiculous NAO Scare Story. wattsupwiththat.com This latest piece of nonsense is another example of how the Met Office have lost their reputation for scientific excellence, dumped to pursue a political agenda. | It is time they faced the same sort of cuts that Trump is wisely imposing on NOAA.
(2025-03-15). Jingzhe: A Chinese holiday to take down 'pests and villains'. globalvoices.org 
(2025-03-15). Q&A: Meet Musah Fuseini, Dagbani language activist. globalvoices.org 
An interview with a Dagbani-language Wikimedia contributor from GhanaOriginally published on This series will highlight the personal journeys of language activists who are also Wikimedians, exploring how they are preserving, promoting, and revitalizing their languages through Wikimedia projects, using digital tools to support their broader goals. In this article, Subhashish Panigrahi interviews Ghanaian…
(2025-03-15). Trump again pushes for immediate closure of US Education Department. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 11, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has called for the immediate closure of the Education Department, renewing his long-standing pledge to shut it…
(2025-03-15). US 'expels' South African ambassador for 'hating' Trump. geo.tv 
South Africa's now expelled Ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool speaks during an event in this undated image. — AFP/FileRubio calls Ebrahim Rasool "race-baiting politician who hates US".Says South Africa's envoy was no longer welcome in the country."We have nothing to discuss with…
(2025-03-15). US court allows President Trump to enforce ban on DEI programmes, for now. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during his visit to the Department of Justice to address its workers, in Washington, DC, US, March 14, 2025. — ReutersTwo of three judges did not agree with substance of Trump's orders.Agencies that implement Trump's order may risk violation of US…
(2025-03-15). Trump blasts foes and media in speech at 'Department of Injustice'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One as he departs from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 14, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-03-15). Pakistan likely to face travel ban by Trump admin if govt doesn't address 'deficiencies'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 7, 2025. — ReutersPakistan included in group being considered for partial visa suspension.US considers issuing sweeping travel restrictions for citizens of many countries.Trump…
(2025-03-15). Here's the full list of nations on Trump's travel-ban chopping block. geo.tv 
An international passenger arrives at Washington Dulles International Airport. —Reuters/FileThe Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and…
(2025-03-15). Cuba still largely without power after nationwide grid collapse. geo.tv 
Cars drive on a street during a national electrical grid collapse, in Havana, Cuba, March 15, 2025. — Reuters10 million people in Cuba without electricity in outage. Power available for hospitals, water supply and food centres. Process of firing up decades-old generation…
(2025-03-15). Awkward Speech: Internet Slams Vance for 'Tasteless' Joke About Wife Usha, Netizens Say 'Usha, Run!'. hindustantimes.com U.S. Vice President JD Vance has sparked a social media uproar with a joke about his wife, Usha Vance, during a speech in Michigan. Vance humorously remarked that Usha always has to smile and laugh at his comments, regardless of how crazy they are. The comment was met with widespread criticism, with many users finding it creepy and advising Usha to "run" from the marriage. Watch the video for details.
(2025-03-15). Full: JD Vance Gives 5-Word Answer To Protesters In Scathing Speech In Michigan | US News | Trump. hindustantimes.com The US Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks on the economy during a visit to a plastics facility in Bay City, Michigan on March 14. Watch this video to know JD Vance's fiery response when interrupted by protesters.
(2025-03-15). Chairman's ESB returns to Ugandan market, Nile Breweries responds to consumer demand. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has officially reintroduced Chairman's Extra Strong Beer (ESB) to the Ugandan market, answering a strong call from consumers for a premium, high-strength beer. The revamped Chairman's ESB, now presented in a sleek 330ml bottle with a modern label, aims to embody leadership, ambition, and success, …
(2025-03-15). KAWEMPE NORTH BY-ELECTION: NRM rejects results, plans to petition court. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has rejected the results of the Kawempe North by-election, saying that they were not free and fair. NRM Secretary-General Richard Todwong, while speaking to journalists at the party headquarters on Saturday, said that they are going to petition the court very soon, challenging the …
(2025-03-15). UNEB: We will not put numerical values on new UCE grading system. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed that it will not assign numerical values to the newly introduced competence-based assessment and grading system for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams. This follows growing pressure from various sectors to apply numerical values to the system. Professor Celestino Obua, …
(2025-03-15). Gold Prices Hit $3,000/Oz For First Time In History On Flight To Save Havens, Weakening Dollar. moguldom.com Gold prices soared to an unprecedented $3,000 per ounce for the first time in history, marking a major milestone in the precious metal's long-standing reputation as a safe-haven asset. This surge is fueled by growing economic uncertainty, spurred in part by the ongoing trade war under President Donald Trump, and a weakening U.S. dollar. Spot …
(2025-03-15). 'Not dead but … not OK': As fentanyl kills fewer people, survivors need help. whyy.org 
This story originally appeared on On a blustery winter morning, Keli McLoyd set off on foot across Kensington. This area of Philadelphia is one of the most drug-scarred neighborhoods in the U.S. In the first block, she knelt next to a man curled on the sidewalk in the throes of fentanyl, xylazine or some other powerful street drug. | "Sir, are you alright? You OK?" asked McLoyd, who leads Philadelphia's city-run overdose response unit. The man stirred and to…
(2025-03-15). Karaoke Night: Celebrating Divas of the Decades! urbancny.com Celebrate female vocalists who have shaped music history through a night of music and fun at the Community Folk Art Center in collaboration with the Iota Upsilon Chapter of Alpha …
(2025-03-15). Prof. Norman Fenton: How the BBC and the climate change industry shapes the narrative. expose-news.com Ten years ago, Professor Norman Fenton co-presented a BBC documentary called 'Climate Change by Numbers'. During the filming process, he came to realise that it was a propaganda piece for climate change …
(2025-03-15). NRM MPs Endorse UPDF Deployment in South Sudan. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus has endorsed the deployment of Ugandan troops to South Sudan, calling it a necessary step to restore stability in the conflict-ridden country. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe on Thursday. In recent weeks, tensions have escalated between forces …
(2025-03-15). NRM Caucus Resolves To Support UPDF Deployment in South Sudan. plusnews.ug 
The National Resistance Movement parliamentary caucus has resolved to support the deployment of the Uganda People's Defence Forces in South Sudan. According to resolutions signed by Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua after a meeting with President Museveni at State House Entebbe, the caucus cited historical and regional ties between Uganda and South Sudan as justification …
(2025-03-15). Pro-Brexit Express falls for the bait of former Wetherspoons pub rebranding as The European. leftfootforward.org In a mischievous dig at Brexiteers, the new owner of a former Wetherspoons in Leyton, East London, has rebranded the pub The European. Previously known as The Drum, the pub was part of the Wetherspoons empire, owned by the arch-Brexiteer Tim Martin, who donated over £200,000 to the Leave campaign in 2016. | The new name is hard to miss, with the iconic EU flag of twelve gold stars on a bright blue background, proudly displayed on the pub's sign. | The EU theme extends into the pub's interior and is decorated with European-themed pictures, including copies of works by Monet and Matisse, and a portrait of…
(2025-03-15). Challenges for Peace in Trump Times. davidswanson.org Allies in Europe asked me for a few words from the United States on challenges for peace in these trumpy times. Here they are. The challenges in working for peace in the United States and the world, during Trump times, are mostly what they already were: overcoming a corrupt communications and education system to inform …
(2025-03-15). Starmer-Kendall disability benefit change is targeted war on people with mental health issues. skwawkbox.org 
New points structure is designed to deny support to those with mental illness or neurodivergence The Starmer government's new, intentionally harsher than the 'consciously cruel' Tories benefits regime, spearheaded by DWP Secretary Liz Kendall, has been described as a declaration of war on disabled and sick people that has already seen calls to suicide helplines …
(2025-03-15). Enorme tormenta provoca más decenas de tornados y deja un saldo de 17 fallecidos. cubadebate.cu El mayor número de víctimas mortales hasta la mañana del sábado, según informaron las autoridades, se registró en Misuri, estado azotado por tornados durante la noche que causaron al menos 11 muertos. La Patrulla Estatal de Carreteras de Misuri también informó que varias personas resultaron heridas.
(2025-03-15). Pablo Grillo permanece crítico, pero estable, tras ser reprimido por el gobierno de Milei. cubadebate.cu El fotógrafo, Pablo Grillo, permanece hoy en estado crítico pero en condición estable, tras ser sometido a una segunda cirugía por los efectos del impacto de un cartucho de gas lacrimógeno que recibió el pasado miércoles en la marcha por los jubilados en Buenos Aires.
(2025-03-15). Primer ministro de Saint Kitts y Nevis defiende programa de colaboración médica cubana. cubadebate.cu El mandatario destacó el papel crucial de la cooperación cubana en el Caribe y precisó como muchos de sus conciudadanos incluyendo él mismo se beneficiaron de las oportunidades que ofrece Cuba para realizar estudios de alta calidad en la isla.
(2025-03-15). Comienza este sábado la tercera edición de la Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. cubadebate.cu La tercera edición de la Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano comenzará este sábado, a pesar de la contigencia energética, con la participación de los seis equipos mejor ubicados en la ultima Serie Nacional, reforzados con una decena de peloteros de otros elencos.
(2025-03-15). Documentan más de 600 heridos en brutal represión contra jubilados en Argentina. cubadebate.cu En Argetina se multiplicaron las denuncias penales contra la ministra de Seguridad, Patricia Bullrich, por el feroz operativo, catalogado como el más brutal y violento de los actos represivos registrados en Argentina desde 2001.
(2025-03-15). Groenlandia envía un mensaje claro a Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu Cientos de ciudadanos groenlandeses, entre ellos el líder del partido liberal ganador de las elecciones parlamentarias, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, y el primer ministro en funciones, Múte B. Egede, se manifestaron hoy en Nuuk en protesta por la intención manifestada por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump.
(2025-03-15). El representante demócrata Raúl Grijalva de Arizona, defensor del medio ambiente y el progresismo, muere a los 77 años. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON (AP) — El representante demócrata Raúl M. Grijalva, defensor de la protección ambiental y de ideales progresistas, quien defendió causas con principios, pero a menudo inútiles, durante dos décadas de carrera en el Congreso, falleció el jueves 13 de marzo. Grijalva, de 77 años, llegó a presidir el Comité de Recursos Naturales de la …
(2025-03-15). Sionista envía a Trump nombres de activistas propalestinos para ser deportados. cubadebate.cu Algunos críticos expresaron preocupación por las actividades de Betar y los continuos esfuerzos de deportación, los cuales implican documentar a los asistentes a las manifestaciones y denunciarlos al Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos.