(2025-03-21). The Chris Hedges Report: America's Constitutional Crisis. popularresistance.org Mahmoud Khalil's arrest and detention in a Louisiana ICE facility is a harbinger for a new authoritarian era of the United States. Khalil's arrest, the capitulation of Columbia University against dissent and protest by its own students and the Trump administration's threat of stripping the university of $400 million in grants if it does not meet its requests is just one place where the tentacles of fascism tighten their grip. | Katherine Franke, a former law school professor at Columbia, is on the front lines of this assault. Her support for student protests and her condemnation of the university for not addressi…
(2025-03-21). Democracy Now! 2025-03-21 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 21, 2025; Trump vs. Public Schools: Executive Order Aims to Dismantle Department of Education; Mahmoud Khalil Update: From ICE Jail, Khalil Warns of Trump's War on Dissent & Targeting Palestinians; "Catch and Revoke": AI-Driven State Dept. Program Targets Pro-Palestinian Students & Visa Holders; Declassified JFK Assassination Files Expose Covert CIA Operations from the Vatican to Latin America | Headlines for March 21, 2025; Trump vs. Public Schools: Executive Order Aims to Dismantle Department of Education; Mahmoud Khalil Update: From ICE Jail, Khalil Warns of Trump's Wa…
(2025-03-21). The fight to free Mahmoud Khalil and defend freedom of speech. internationalviewpoint.org In the past few days, thousands of people across the United States have demonstrated in support of Mahmoud Khalil, an individual who has come to symbolize President Donald Trump's attacks on immigrants, on Palestinians, on the Palestine solidarity movement, on universities, and on academic freedom and freedom of speech. | – | / |
(2025-03-21). Thursday 3/27: Protest To Demand: Free Mahmoud Khalil Now! indybay.org Embarcadero Plaza, Market St &, Steuart St, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2025-03-21). IYSSE holds meeting in New York City to oppose the detention of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. wsws.org The meeting, titled "Free Mahmoud Khalil! Mobilize the Working Class Against Trump's Dictatorship," was attended by workers from various industries and students and staff from schools across the city.
(2025-03-21). Syria: ICRC president warns "path to peace fragile" and calls on global community to not abandon country at this historic crossroads. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). ICRC President: "We have a shared interest and responsibility to help Syria emerge from the ruinous abyss of war" icrc.org
(2025-03-21). Joint Fiji forces tackle civil strife, flash flood crisis and rebels in exercise. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A joint operation between the Fiji Police Force, Republic of Fiji Military Force (RFMF), Territorial Force Brigade, Fiji Navy and National Fire Authority was staged this week to "modernise" responses to emergencies. Called "Exercise Genesis", the joint operation is believed to be the first of its kind in Fiji to "test combat…
(2025-03-21). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). Glacial Retreat: A Looming Crisis on World Day for Glaciers. devdiscourse.com On the inaugural World Day for Glaciers, experts revealed alarming findings: glaciers are retreating at an unprecedented pace, with five of the past six years having the fastest losses on record. A joint report by the WMO and WGMS highlighted that between 2022 and 2024, glaciers experienced their greatest mass loss, warning of water shortages, surging sea levels, and more frequent natural disasters.
(2025-03-21). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.
(2025-03-21). France: The situation in France, the NFP and the tasks of revolutionaries. internationalviewpoint.org The situation in France is marked by the general crisis of capitalism and its place in the international balance of forces. It is currently in a very unstable equilibrium and, like many other countries, could tip over into the domination of the extreme right. | – | / |
(2025-03-21). Toward a Socialist Approach to Crisis. internationalviewpoint.org Ståle Holgersen is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Stockholm University and a member of the ecosocialist Zetkin Collective. His new book makes essential contributions to socialist strategy in our crisis times and, more broadly, to theorizing crisis. He develops a fresh understanding of the ecological crisis as one expression of capitalist crisis tendencies and persuasively argues against the left shibboleth that capitalist crises are good for radicals. "Crises are the enemy," writes Holgersen, in his characteristically clear, captivating voice. The book will advance thinking among socialists familia…
(2025-03-21). Israel breaks ceasefire: Join rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Full Video: After Trump Call, Zelensky Raises New Ceasefire Demand With Norway PM?Ukraine War Latest. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shocked former U.S. President Donald Trump by raising a new ceasefire demand during recent discussions with Norway's Prime Minister. Following a phone call with Trump, Zelensky proposed an initial ceasefire in air and maritime operations as a step towards broader de-escalation in the ongoing war with Russia. Watch the video for details.
(2025-03-21). Live: Global flight schedules disrupted amid all-day closure of Heathrow Airport. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Ceasefire collapse expands Israel's endless and boundary-less war. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-03-21). Friday 3/21: Webinar: Gaza and the West Bank after the Ceasefire Collapse. indybay.org
(2025-03-21). China urges US to protect rights of Chinese students amid growing security scrutiny. channelnewsasia.com A US congressional panel has asked six American universities to hand over detailed information on their Chinese students, while a group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation seeking to prevent Chinese students from studying in US schools.
(2025-03-21). Saturday 3/22: Ceasefire Postcards at Jaffa Coffee Roasters. indybay.org 1701 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2025-03-21). Israel breaks ceasefire in Gaza and kills hundreds. fidh.org
(2025-03-21). Ending Racism Means Addressing Its Historic Legacies. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A person waves a flag calling for reparations from the 1921 Tulsa Massacre during the Juneteenth Festival on June 19, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. | © 2021 Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images…
(2025-03-21). Singapore Airlines cancels flights to and from London's Heathrow after airport closure. channelnewsasia.com Two SIA flights have been diverted to Paris and Frankfurt.
(2025-03-21). Compromised integrity: Medical professionals failed to uphold ethics and freedoms during covid. expose-news.com The covid pandemic exposed the ease with which democratic societies can abandon ethical principles and human rights under collective fear, with a response driven more by authoritarian impulses than science. The medical …
(2025-03-21). Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). China and Brazil back US-led push for ceasefire in Ukraine war. scmp.com Endorsement follows meeting in New York led by two countries' UN ambassadors amid 'potential turning point'.
(2025-03-21). Human Rights Attorney Wolfgang Kaleck on Double Standards in International Law, from Russia to U.S. democracynow.org Wolfgang Kaleck, founder of the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, talks about the need for a universal, international criminal justice system instead of one where only some nations are held to account. | Wolfgang Kaleck, founder of the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, talks about the need for a universal, international criminal justice system instead of one where only some nations are held to account.
(2025-03-21). Video: They Tried to Silence Her — They Failed. Francesca Albanese's Berlin Keynote on Gaza Genocide. globalresearch.ca Despite police intimidation and last-minute venue changes, Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, delivered a historic speech in Berlin, at an event organised by DiEM25, Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in …
(2025-03-21). Does Trump want Ukraine's nuclear power plants, what has Kyiv said? aljazeera.com The US president leading ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia has put a new offer on the table.
(2025-03-21). Indonesian volcano sends ash cloud 8km high, some flights cancelled. aljazeera.com The eruption disrupted several flights and raised emergency warnings to their highest level for locals and tourists.
(2025-03-21). Honoring the Legacy of Shehnai Maestro Bismillah Khan. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to the renowned shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan on his 109th birth anniversary. The tribute highlights Khan's pivotal role in showcasing Indian cultural heritage worldwide through his music.
(2025-03-21). US approves first sale of laser-guided precision rockets to Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System is a cost-effective choice for shooting down low-cost small armed drones.
(2025-03-21). Border Gestapo arrest and threaten to deport well-known Colorado immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra. wsws.org Vizguerra's arrest, detention and possible deportation underscore that Trump's racist and dehumanizing attacks on immigrants have nothing to do with "public safety" but are aimed at intimidating and suppressing the democratic rights of everyone.
(2025-03-21). A week of executions in America: Inmates put to death in Louisiana, Arizona, Oklahoma and Florida. wsws.org While the men's death warrants were signed before Donald Trump took office January 20, the state executioners and the US judiciary were certainly emboldened to see these executions through to completion by the new administration's rampage against democratic rights.
(2025-03-21). 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.
(2025-03-21). London protesters condemn renewed carnage in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters in London have condemned continued British support for the Israeli regime amidst the ongoing violence in Gaza, outraged by the recent massacre of over 400 Palestinians and the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Israel's aid blockade.
(2025-03-21). UN, EU call for ceasefire in Gaza as Israel renews strikes. presstv.ir The United Nations and the European Union have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as Israel has resumed its genocidal war on the strip.
(2025-03-21). 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.
(2025-03-21). Over dozen Palestinian mothers being held behind bars in Israeli prisons. presstv.ir Three Palestinian prisoners' rights groups say the occupying Israeli regime is holding 14 Palestinian women behind bars in its detention centers.
(2025-03-21). 2 U.S. airlines to introduce more routes to China. ecns.cn Two US airlines will increase the number of their flights to Beijing and Shanghai this year after China eased its travel policy for foreign tourists.United now has daily flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport and from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to both Los Angeles and San Francisco.
(2025-03-21). Pilot projects instrumental in opening-up progress. ecns.cn China has set its sights on exploring new frontiers for opening-up, with education and culture being the next areas of focus, which senior executives said are windows of opportunity for foreign companies that are only set to widen.
(2025-03-21). Scientists reveal climate impact on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau lakes. ecns.cn Recent research by Chinese scientists highlights the significant effects of global climate change over the past 36 years on the lakes of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, including expansion, increased water temperature, and greater transparency.
(2025-03-21). Spanish state: Housing — old problem, new solutions. internationalviewpoint.org Rent levels have been on everyone's lips in recent months, and not for nothing. Not only because it's a problem that affects hundreds of thousands of people, but also because the housing rights movement has succeeded in getting tens of thousands of people onto the streets of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Gijón, Burgos, Zaragoza, Salamanca and other cities. | – | / |
(2025-03-21). China mathematicians crack century-old puzzle, BlackRock in spotlight: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com From Chinese satellites being seen 'dogfighting' to a clash during Ramadan in Malaysia, here are highlights from SCMP's recent reporting.
(2025-03-21). Assaulted Journalists Petition UHRC. plusnews.ug 
A group of journalists, who were assaulted by security personnel while covering the Kawempe North by-election, have petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission in Kampala. The journalists are demanding justice and accountability for the treatment they suffered while performing their duties. The attack, which was widely condemned, involved reports of physical assault, …
(2025-03-21). North Korea: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2025-03-21). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2025-03-21). INTERNSHIP AT FIDH'S EASTERN EUROPE/CENTRAL ASIA DESK – 6 MONTHS. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2025-03-21). Iranians welcome Persian New Year while observing Ramadan. presstv.ir Persian New Year this year coincides with Ramadan's nights of destiny.
(2025-03-21). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.
(2025-03-21). White House Gaza genocide protest. presstv.ir The US supplies most of Israel's weapons and could halt the conflict, but instead, it has escalated tensions, leading to significant casualties in Gaza and air strikes in Yemen.
(2025-03-21). Gal Gadot's Hollywood walk of shame under anti-Gaza genocide protests. indybay.org The protest at Gal Gadot's Walk of Fame ceremony, met with a heavy police deployment, underscores mounting global outrage over "Israel's" genocide in Gaza and Gadot's vocal support for it.
(2025-03-21). How the US bankrolled Duterte's alleged crimes against humanity. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-03-21). Former Philippine President Duterte faces the International Criminal Court over crimes against humanity: No one is above the law. fidh.org
(2025-03-21). Israeli spy chief warns of 'deep' Iranian infiltration; says Netanyahu responsible for regime's woes. presstv.ir Shin Bet chief warns about, what he calls, Iran's "deep" infiltration into Israeli intelligence affairs.
(2025-03-21). It wasn't a lustrous week for Israeli democracy, and next week could be worse. haaretz.com Netanyahu's war of choice, the return of Ben-Gvir and the looming dismissals of the Shin Bet head and attorney general are all part of the PM's plans to remove the last of the gatekeepers…
(2025-03-21). In his darkest hour, Netanyahu is as dangerous to Israel as any foe. haaretz.com The prime minister has turned violently against the majority of the public — even his own voters — making him a greater threat than Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis combined. President Isaac Herzog is finally pushing back, but it's too little, too late…
(2025-03-21). Netanyahu, in his darkest hour, is as dangerous to Israel as any foe. haaretz.com When a ruler turns so violently and relentlessly against the majority of his own people, it signals something even more alarming than anything we've seen so far. At this point, Netanyahu is a greater threat than Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis combined…
(2025-03-21). Israel fires Shin Bet intelligence chief Ronen Bar, defying protests. scmp.com Bar said the decision to sack him was driven by 'completely different, extraneous and fundamentally unacceptable motives'.
(2025-03-21). Memo to Coalition: maybe next time. onlineopinion.com.au Major-party election-offerings are unsympathetic to ordinary voters. Coalition indolence (and overstated Trump fears) may well re-elect Labor or (heavens no) Labor-Greens.
(2025-03-21). Green Agenda Launched to Push for Pro-Environment Governance in 2025 Elections. pressenza.com 
Quezon City, Philippines — Environmental advocates, civil society organizations, and policy experts have united to launch the Green Agenda 2025, a comprehensive advocacy platform promoting ecological integrity, climate justice, and sustainable governance for the upcoming elections. | Held at Max's Restaurant in Quezon City, the press launch introduced the 11-Point Green Agenda, which outlines urgent policy priorities that need to be addressed by candidates in the 2025 elections. The initiative seeks to challenge political aspirants to commit to pro-environment policies and empower voters to make informed cho…
(2025-03-21). Justice Minister Levin submits no-confidence motion against Israel's attorney general. haaretz.com The motion, submitted hours after Israel's cabinet voted to fire the Shin Bet head, will be brought to a cabinet vote on Sunday…
(2025-03-21). Israel will capture more of Gaza if Hamas refuses to release hostages, defense chief warns. haaretz.com GAZA: IDF expands ground operation to southern Gaza's Rafah ‚ñ ISRAEL: Israeli cabinet votes unanimously to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar ‚ñ YEMEN: Houthis claim responsibility for Thursday missile attack on Israel…
(2025-03-21). Read Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's full scathing letter to Israeli cabinet before his dismissal. haaretz.com Shin Bet security service Director Ronen Bar skipped the cabinet vote Thursday night, saying in a letter that it went against standard legal procedures. Bar criticized the lack of concrete allegations against him, pointing to his agency's investigations of the government's role in the October 7 failures and the 'Qatargate' scandal as motives for his firing…
(2025-03-21). White House: Trump fully backs Israel's actions in Gaza; IDF ground troops operating in Rafah. haaretz.com GAZA: IDF expands ground operation to southern Gaza's Rafah ‚ñ ISRAEL: Israeli cabinet votes unanimously to dismiss Shin Bet head Ronen Bar ‚ñ YEMEN: Houthis claim responsibility for Thursday missile attack on Israel…
(2025-03-21). Israel Lied About Murdered Children To Justify Murdering Children. orinocotribune.com
(2025-03-21). France tells citizens to leave Iran amid 'unprecedented' US intelligence activity on Iranian border. skwawkbox.org 
Military exercises in which UK collaborated earlier this month look even more sinister French president Emmanuel Macron has called on French citizens in Iran to leave the country urgently, in a sign that the French expect an imminent and major US attack on Iran as neo-fascist Donald Trump looks to protect Israel from the consequences …
(2025-03-21). Israeli Cabinet Dismisses Shin Bet Chief as Protests Erupt Over War, Alleged Corruption. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-21). Trump's call for the "annihilation" of Yemen and the US war to subjugate the Middle East. wsws.org As the Trump administration doubles down on its plans to ethnically cleanse and annex the Gaza Strip, the US has launched a new military offensive targeting Yemen and ultimately Iran as part of a systematic escalation of the US-Israeli war to reshape the Middle East under US domination.
(2025-03-21). Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital in New York City on brink of closure. wsws.org The Mount Sinai Health System has long sought to close the hospital, which would deprive neighborhood residents of easy access to emergency care.
(2025-03-21). Israeli fighter jets target areas in eastern, southern Lebanon. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes have carried out a series of airstrikes, targeting areas deep in the eastern and southern parts of Lebanon.
(2025-03-21). Israeli forces escalate aggression in Jenin in West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces have escalated their aggression in the occupied West Bank, intensifying their campaign of home demolitions and forcible displacement of Palestinians in the city of Jenin and its refugee camp.
(2025-03-21). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital responding to increased number of casualties in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). Israel's cabinet approves sacking of Shin Bet chief amid protests. aljazeera.com Ronen Bar will end his term on April 10 or as soon as his replacement is appointed, Prime Minister's Office says.
(2025-03-21). The European Gaza Hospital in Khan Younis reports that a total of 65 fatalities were admitted to the hospital over the last 24 hours as a result of the indiscriminate Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-21). Israel out of Gaza, stop the bombing now! greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). MUA joins call on Maersk to end arms shipments to Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Israel's top court freezes firing of Shin Bet director. haaretz.com The High Court of Justice issued an injunction against the dismissal of Ronen Bar until petitions on the matter will be brought before the court…
(2025-03-21). Meant to fight crime, police deploy National Guard to quell anti-government protests. haaretz.com The National Guard was established as a force subordinate to the border police with the stated goal of 'providing a response to serious crime, including in the Arab sector, and to nationalist-based disturbances'. Now, they are fighting Israeli anti-government protesters instead…
(2025-03-21). Israeli minister defends conference invite to far-right European politicians. haaretz.com After a wave of cancellations and criticism, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli declared that 'attempts to demonize and delegitimize' some of the guests attending the international conference on antisemitism he is hosting next week 'will not deter us'…
(2025-03-21). 'Returning the hostages is the most urgent mission. Don't divert the public conversation'. haaretz.com The aunt of twins Gali and Ziv Berman, Israeli hostages held in Gaza, says the renewed fighting has caused anxiety among their family, despite having recently received signs of life from them, what she refers to as 'signs of distress.' 'They are in clear and present danger,' she says, and 'Every military operation endangers life'…
(2025-03-21). Israeli military says it intercepts 2 missiles launched from Yemen. scmp.com Israeli said it also downed a missile launched from Yemen earlier in the day after sirens blared in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
(2025-03-21). ACCC Finds Australia's Supermarkets Are Among The World's Most Profitable But Doesn't Accuse Them Of Price Gouging #ACCC #Finds #Australia's #Supermarkets #World's #Most #Profitable #Doesn't #Accuse #Them #Price #Gouging #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australia's supermarket sector has endured a long, uncomfortable moment in the spotlight. There have been six comprehensive inquiries into its conduct, pricing practices, …
(2025-03-21). Peer Review Is Meant To Prevent Scientific Misconduct. But It Has Its Own Problems #Peer #Review #Meant #Prevent #Scientific #Misconduct. #Problems #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In 2023, an academic journal, the Annals of Operations Research, retracted an entire special isssue because the peer review process for it was compromised. | The case …
(2025-03-21). South Africa Has A Problem With People In The Public Service Lying About Their Qualifications: What Needs To Change #South #Africa #Problem #People #Public #Service #Lying #About #Their #Qualifications: #What #Needs #Change #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The persistent challenge of falsified or misrepresented qualifications in South Africa exposes serious shortcomings in recruitment and appointment processes. Although the …
(2025-03-21). Iran slams Security Council's inaction to stop US, Israeli crimes. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns the Security Council's inaction in the face of US airstrikes against Yemen and the escalation of Israeli genocidal crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2025-03-21). Yemeni forces strike Yaffa near Tel Aviv in 2nd major anti-Israeli operation in 24 hours. presstv.ir Yemen launches a hypersonic ballistic missile against a military installation south of the occupied city of Yaffa, near Tel Aviv.
(2025-03-21). French nuclear umbrella not sufficient or effective to protect Europe – media. infobrics.org Macron strives to create a situation in which a conflict between Russia and NATO is inevitable.
(2025-03-21). More nukes = more problems. responsiblestatecraft.org 
These have been tough years for advocates of arms control and nuclear disarmament. The world's two leading nuclear powers — the United States and Russia — have only one treaty left that puts limits on their nuclear weapons stockpiles and deployments, the
(2025-03-21). The humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons are beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization to address effectively. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). Rising Tide takes issue with Dutton's nuclear policy. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Selected Articles: France Can't Deploy New Air-launched Nuclear-tipped Missiles Before 2035. globalresearch.ca 
By While Paris is daydreaming about "protecting all of Europe", the reality of its capabilities shows that it can barely defend itself. Namely, during a …
(2025-03-21). 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…
(2025-03-21). Argentina: 100 people arrested, injured in protest that shakes Javier Milei's chainsaw regime. workers.org 
The following is a March 14 report in lahaine.org. Translation: John Catalinotto. It is nothing new that retired workers, who have been victims of the "adjustment" (a euphemism for pension cuts), are protesting. What was surprising was that football fans reacted to the repression suffered by their elders. But the . . . |
(2025-03-21). Statement: International Arab Center for Communication and Solidarity. workers.org 
In response to the U.S. government's decision to expel the South African Ambassador from the United States, the International Arab Center for Communication and Solidarity issued the following statement: The announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the expulsion of South African Ambassador Ibrahim Rasool from the United . . . |
(2025-03-21). Say no to Trump's tariffs and anti-China policy. workers.org 
By: Mick Kelly The following statement has been issued by the Friends of Socialist China U.S. Committee in response to the Trump administration's announcement of new tariffs on Chinese imports. The statement was posted on socialistchina.org on March 14, 2025. The [Donald] Trump administration's decision to slap additional tariffs on . . . |
(2025-03-21). Philadelphia: Vigil for 30,000 murdered by Duterte. workers.org 
Philadelphia Table honoring victims of Duterte's reign, Philadelphia, March 14, 2025. Credit: Cindy Lou Members of Anakbayan held a heartfelt and carefully planned vigil in Philadelphia on March 14 to uplift and memorialize the 30,000 citizens of the Philippines murdered by [former President] Rodrigo Duterte during his rule of terror . . . |
(2025-03-21). Mass protests hit Trump, Musk. workers.org 
Cleveland Demonstrations against the agenda of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, held outside Tesla dealerships, took place in many cities on March 15. Over 500 people lined both sides of a major thoroughfare near a dealership in Cleveland. Musk targeted outside Tesla dealership, Cleveland, March 15, 2025. WW Photo: . . . |
(2025-03-21). Elon Musk: How did he come to wield so much power? workers.org 
Just who is Elon Musk and why is he such a threat to workers and oppressed people in the U.S. and around the world? While known as one of the world's richest people, lesser known is Musk's background as a privileged white "Afrikaner" born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1971 . . . |
(2025-03-21). Scrap the International Criminal Court and put its judges on trial for their lives. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-21). 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.
(2025-03-21). What Are Non-Tariff Barriers And Why Is Agriculture So Exposed? #What #Non-Tariff #Barriers #Agriculture #Exposed? #Food #Flowers #Storm #Climate #Change #Earthquake. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Since the return to power of US President Donald Trump, tariffs have barely left the front pages. | While the on-off-on tariff sagas have dominated the headlines, a paper …
(2025-03-21). Brazil believes that BRICS has potential to lead development of clean fuels. tvbrics.com This statement was made at the opening of the 2nd BRICS Senior Energy Officials meeting under the Brazilian Chairmanship…
(2025-03-21). China ancient rock paintings reveal secrets of 4,000-year-old civilisations. tvbrics.com 
The images show scenes of daily life, work and spiritual beliefs…
(2025-03-21). Egypt launches digital initiative to train youth and expand tech industry. tvbrics.com 
The project aims to train 5,000 professionals annually…
(2025-03-21). Kazakhstan becomes happiest country among CIS member states. tvbrics.com 
World Happiness Report published a list of countries by level of happiness…
(2025-03-21). Uzbekistan's Senate approves country's accession to Eurasian Development Bank. tvbrics.com 
The move is aimed at promoting economic growth and strengthening trade and economic ties between the member states through investment activities…
(2025-03-21). Second night of protests in Türkiye after Istanbul mayor detained. aljazeera.com Predawn arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sets off protests in several cities and likely to continue into the weekend.
(2025-03-21). Trump orders increased minerals production, says Ukraine deal coming soon. aljazeera.com US president invokes wartime powers to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals.
(2025-03-21). Despite rising prices, Pakistan's love for sugar remains unshaken. aljazeera.com With overall inflation down and prices of other commodities stable, consumers are willing to pay more for sugar.
(2025-03-21). Beijing slams request by US lawmaker for information on Chinese students. aljazeera.com US congressional panel asks six universities to share data on students enrolled in science and technology programmes.
(2025-03-21). Donald Trump signs executive order to 'eliminate' Department of Education. aljazeera.com The executive order begins the process of dismantling the department, a process which requires congressional approval.
(2025-03-21). Europe working on plan to replace US in NATO in five to 10 years: Report. aljazeera.com NATO members seek to avoid possible chaos should the US declare its withdrawal from the transatlantic military bloc.
(2025-03-21). North Korea tests anti-aircraft weapons as Russia's security chief arrives. aljazeera.com The latest launch appears to be 'the testing of weapons for export to Russia to be used in Ukraine', expert says.
(2025-03-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,121. aljazeera.com These are the key developments on day 1,121 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
(2025-03-21). South Africa's Antarctica base hit by assault claims: What happened? aljazeera.com
(2025-03-21). London's Heathrow airport shuts after fire causes power outage. aljazeera.com London airport says it will close until midnight on Friday for the safety of passengers and workers.
(2025-03-21). Fire causes day-long shutdown of UK's Heathrow Airport. aljazeera.com London's Heathrow Airport has been closed due to a nearby fire that caused a major power cut.
(2025-03-21). Sudanese army retakes presidential palace. aljazeera.com Sudan's army has retaken the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum, nearly two years after it was seized.
(2025-03-21). UK's Heathrow airport shuts amid outage, throwing global travel into chaos. aljazeera.com London airport says it will close until midnight on Friday for the safety of passengers and workers.
(2025-03-21). The Two Sessions and the "Exclusion" of the EU from the US-Russia talks. unitedworldint.com Opportunities for Türkiye to act as it struggles to break free from Western hegemony. We asked Adnan Akfƒ±rat, Chairman of the Turkish-Chinese Business Development and Friendship Association, two questions about the two recent developments that made the headlines of the world media. The EU's exclusion from the US-Russia talks, and the "Two Sessions", known as the most …
(2025-03-21). Australia: At least 16 dead in outbreak of waterborne illness after severe storms in northern Queensland. wsws.org The wave of melioidosis infections has been exacerbated by poverty and the increasing severity of storms and floods resulting from climate change.
(2025-03-21). Sarvodaya Hospital Celebrates Milestone with Revolutionary Indian Robotic System. devdiscourse.com Sarvodaya Hospital in Faridabad has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by completing 100 robotic knee replacement surgeries with Misso, India's premier fully automatic robotic system developed for knee operations.
(2025-03-21). Book Review: The Maverick Scientist by Forrest Mims III. wattsupwiththat.com Mims recounts his lifelong passion for experimentation, from early childhood tinkering to groundbreaking research in atmospheric science. His journey includes designing altimeters for model rockets, inventing devices that have been used by NASA, and—perhaps most relevant to today's discussions on climate—his work measuring atmospheric aerosols and ozone using simple yet effective optical instruments.
(2025-03-21). You Cannot Separate Yourself From What's Happening In Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The Gaza holocaust has reignited with as much sadistic fury as it ever saw under the Biden administration. More than five hundred people have I will admit to hav…
(2025-03-21). 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.
(2025-03-21). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry.
(2025-03-21). AmCham keen on improved Sino-U.S. biz. ecns.cn The American Chamber of Commerce in China said it would leverage its advantageous resources and make efforts to further improve the business environment, and promote the healthy and stable development of U.S.-China economic and trade relations.
(2025-03-21). China Development Bank boosts financial support for foreign trade. ecns.cn China Development Bank has rolled out a robust set of measures to provide strong financial support for businesses in the country's foreign trade sector this year.
(2025-03-21). China Travel: Discover Guizhou's hidden gem. ecns.cn Discover Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou—a hidden gem where tradition meets breathtaking scenery.
(2025-03-21). Southeast China innovates trade model to accelerate global expansion. ecns.cn Since the beginning of this year, Jinjiang City in southeast China's Fujian Province has actively promoted its "products going overseas" initiative, significantly accelerating its foreign trade growth.
(2025-03-21). Educational exchanges can improve ties: Expert. ecns.cn The U.S.-China Higher Education Dialogue and other exchanges are crucial platforms for fostering understanding and cooperation amid geopolitical tensions, an expert says.
(2025-03-21). Beijing gears up to host major AI forum. ecns.cn The upcoming 2025 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing will focus on cutting-edge fields such as large-scale artificial intelligence models while continuing to highlight China's openness to international cooperation in science and technology.
(2025-03-21). E-pass aids travelers from SARs, Taiwan who lose papers. ecns.cn China's immigration authorities have said a temporary e-travel pass will be issued to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents if they lose their travel documents on the mainland to help them continue traveling by air and rail without delay.
(2025-03-21). Xi inspects southwest China's Yunnan Province. ecns.cn Xi made an inspection tour in Yunnan Province on Wednesday and Thursday.
(2025-03-21). US-China rivalry forcing Southeast Asia to pick sides, congressional panel hears. scmp.com Washington urged to adopt a sector-by-sector approach to the region, shaping its choices before Beijing does.
(2025-03-21). Ahead of Brics, Brazil official slams developed countries for 'no interest' in helping others. scmp.com Energy minister makes comments in the run-up to a meeting of Brics energy ministers in Brazil's capital.
(2025-03-21). How 'America first' is bringing India and China closer together. scmp.com With a more transactional US administration in power, India is cautious about bearing the costs and pressures of confronting China alone.
(2025-03-21). Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez to meet Xi in China next month. scmp.com Sanchez's April visit will take place over the 20th anniversary of a partnership agreement between Spain and China.
(2025-03-21). US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, Chinese 'teapot' refinery. scmp.com China is largest importer of Iranian oil and 'teapot' refiners are private Chinese refineries that are primary buyers of Iranian oil.
(2025-03-21). Terraced field covered by blooming cole flowers at Spring Equinox. ecns.cn The terraced fieldsare covered by blooming cole flowers at Spring Equinox, the fourth term of the year, in Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 20, 2025.
(2025-03-21). Stepan Bandera's sinister mi6 alliance exposed. strategic-culture.su 
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(2025-03-21). Chinese Olympic Committee congratulates Coventry on election as IOC chief. ecns.cn Head of the Chinese Olympic Committee sent a congratulatory letter on Thursday night to Kirsty Coventry, the newly elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), pledging to further deepen its strategic partnership with the organization.
(2025-03-21). Courier firm facing probe over bogus prize offers. ecns.cn The State Post Bureau has launched an investigation into Yunda Express over significant safety management loopholes that allowed fraudulent promotional materials to infiltrate its delivery system, leading to substantial financial losses for victims.
(2025-03-21). Hainan to expand healthcare facilities. ecns.cn Hainan province recently launched a three-year action plan to boost its healthcare sector, with the unveiling of various supportive measures, such as transforming existing buildings into healthcare facilities and reducing land leasing costs for businesses.
(2025-03-21). NEV boom prompts calls for refined petrochem exports. ecns.cn Company executives and industry experts are advocating for the gradual easing of refined oil and chemical export restrictions, amid the rapid adoption of new energy vehicles nationwide.
(2025-03-21). Chinese influencer fined over 9 million yuan for tax evasion. ecns.cn Chinese influencer Sima Nan, whose real name is Yu Li, is under investigation for suspected tax evasion, according to Beijing Municipal Tax Service on Friday.
(2025-03-21). Inheritor dances in dedication to preserving precious culture. ecns.cn Lu said she will carry on the protection and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage by developing a better training mechanism for the inheritors and encouraging more young people to participate.
(2025-03-21). Silk Road symphony to debut to capital audience. ecns.cn On Friday evening, the symphony Silk Road Across Hanhai(Endless Desert) will make its debut at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing.
(2025-03-21). Japan's plan to deploy missiles raises concern. ecns.cn Japan is considering deployment of long-range missiles on the southwestern island of Kyushu, signaling what analysts warn is a shift from a defensive to a more offensive military strategy.
(2025-03-21). Peace group backs Global South voice on Ukraine. ecns.cn The Group of Friends for Peace had a "highly successful meeting" at the United Nations on Thursday at which the group called for Global South input on the conflict in Ukraine.
(2025-03-21). Xi inspects Guizhou, stresses high-quality development. ecns.cn On March 17 and 18, accompanied by Xu Lin, secretary of the CPC Guizhou Provincial Committee, and Li Bingjun, governor of the province, Xi inspected several places of the province, including Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture and the provincial capital of Guiyang.
(2025-03-21). Fudan University opens research center for Lancang-Mekong youth. ecns.cn The Research Center for Lancang-Mekong Youth Astronomical Sciences was inaugurated on Tuesday at Fudan University in Shanghai as the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation mechanism enters a new decade.
(2025-03-21). Elder care studies to be diversified. ecns.cn The government will support the establishment of vocational bachelor's degree programs focused on elder care and management at vocational universities under new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education and the National Health Commission.
(2025-03-21). Giant panda cub twins venture out for first time at Berlin Zoo. ecns.cn Giant panda cub twins Meng Hao and Meng Tian play in an outdoor area of the Panda Garden during their first outdoor adventure at Zoo Berlin, Germany, March 20, 2025.
(2025-03-21). Construction of Chongqing East Railway Station in Chongqing completes. ecns.cn Aerial view of Chongqing East Railway Station, the largest high-speed rail hub in western, Chongqing, March 20, 2025.
(2025-03-21). 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…
(2025-03-21). Dr. Shoaib Khan About India's Role in the Global South and India-Russia Cooperation. infobrics.org Russia has been a longstanding and time-tested partner for India. Development of India-Russia relations has been a key pillar of India's foreign policy…
(2025-03-21). 1900 Scientists Say 'Climate Change Not Caused by CO2' — The Real Environment Movement Was Hijacked. globalresearch.ca Millions of people worldwide are concerned about climate change and believe there is a climate emergency. For decades we have been told by the United Nations that Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activity are causing disastrous climate …
(2025-03-21). Empowering Women: CAPED's Expanding Cancer Screening Initiative. devdiscourse.com VMPL New Delhi [India], March 21: CAPED (Cancer Awareness, Prevention & Early Detection Trust), with vital support from AstraZeneca India and OneStage (formerly Charities Aid Foundation India), continues to transform women's healthcare through its Ganga Godavari Cancer Screening Program. Now entering its third year, the program has screened more than 18,600 women for cervical, breast, and oral cancer, particularly targeting early detection within underprivileged communities.
(2025-03-21). Call for entries for the 2025 Humanitarian Visa d'Or award. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). The 23rd Red Cross IHL Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Championship goes to Singapore Management University. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). Good news: Transforming pain through song. icrc.org Through a song of hope and resilience, Peru's younger generations are sharing their good news with missing loved ones — family members they have never stopped searching for.
(2025-03-21). Strengthening Respect for IHL: Building on Commonalities with Islamic Law. icrc.org 17-19 February 2025…
(2025-03-21). Iraq: Restoring Livelihoods That War Left in Ruins. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). Iraq: Water, Life, and the Fight Against Climate. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). India: Decade-long partnership with CURE India concludes successfully. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). 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.
(2025-03-21). Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). South Sudan: Using sports and arts to combat sexual and gender-based violence. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). DRC/Burundi/Uganda/Rwanda: Families search for their loved ones as cross-border displacement surges. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). Georgia: Remains of six people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). ICRC brings together experts to explore how upholding rules of war can help facilitate peace. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). ICRC activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org An overview of ICRC activities in Jordan in 2024…
(2025-03-21). Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures — January to December 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). Moving Away from the Transactional Approach: What Russian-Indian Relations Require Today. infobrics.org Russian-Indian relations are distinguished by their strategic empathy, as consistently demonstrated by both sides at the state level, and the sincere disposition of the peoples towards each other. This creates huge, albeit largely untapped, potential for development…
(2025-03-21). Indonesia's Bold Step into BRICS and Beyond. infobrics.org Indonesia's decision to join BRICS marks a new chapter in its diplomacy. Brazil, as the current BRICS Chair, announced Indonesia's BRICS membership effective January 2025. This decision was undoubtedly accelerated, with all BRICS member countries agreeing to Indonesia's inclusion in less than three months…
(2025-03-21). Finnish president wants to arm Ukraine 'to the teeth' to 'dissuade' Moscow. infobrics.org Expansion of military measures would be absolutely useless as it would not change the final outcome of the conflict.
(2025-03-21). Overkill? Su-35S and S-400 work in tandem, reportedly shoot down Kiev regime's F-16. infobrics.org After the F-16 took off, it was detected by the Su-35's X band monopulse N035 "Irbis" hybrid ESA radar. The Russian pilot illuminated the US-made jet, relaying this information to the S-400 crew which then fired one of its missiles on the target.
(2025-03-21). Ainda é possível uma soluàßà£o diplomática depois da última traiàßà£o de Kiev? strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-21). Is a diplomatic solution still possible after Kiev's latest betrayal? strategic-culture.su Immediate violation of infrastructure agreement shows how untrustworthy the Kiev regime is. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Y…
(2025-03-21). Putin's Russia is cracking down on universities and academics. greenleft.org.au 
In the second part of our interview, Russian higher education trade unionist Pavel Kudyukin speaks to Green Left's Federico Fuentes and Serhii Shlyapnikov about the crackdown on universities and the campaign to free leftist academics and others jailed for their political views.
(2025-03-21). People power in Singapore: A revival of the left. ecosocialism.org.au 
Singapore enjoyed a thriving labour movement and vibrant leftist politics from the 1950s-60s, which led and won the nation's anti-colonial struggle.
(2025-03-21). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left.
(2025-03-21). Algeria: Colonisation and racism. internationalviewpoint.org Jean-Michel Apathie, a well-known French mainstream columnist, was suspended from the RTL television channel on 5 March after pointing out that France had committed massacres during the colonisation of Algeria. | – | / |
(2025-03-21). 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.
(2025-03-21). El Salvador's BRP on the Violation of Salvadoran Sovereignty by Trump and Bukele. orinocotribune.com By Bloque de Resistencia Y Rebeldía Popular — Mar 18, 2025 | El Salvador's a Bloque de Resistencia Y Rebeldía Populr issues a statement following the transfer of Venezuelan migrants from the United States to the CECOT maximum security prison in El Salvador. | The following is a translation of the statement issued by the Bloque de Resistencia Y Rebeldía Popular, a group of organizations from the anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, and anti-patriarchal popular movement of El Salvador. | We reject the criminalization of the migrant population and the violation of Salvadoran sovereignty by Trump and Bukele. | Com…
(2025-03-21). Campaña Dignidad siempre, pueblo venezolano denuncia trato inhumano y secuestro de migrantes (+Fotos y audio). radiohc.cu Grandes movilizaciones y recolección de firmas tienen lugar en toda la geografía venezolana para denunciar el trato inhumano a los migrantes de esa nación, secuestrados en Estados Unidos y confinados en cárceles de alta seguridad de El Salvador.
(2025-03-21). The Heat: The Future Of NATO. america.cgtn.com 
When NATO's founding members signed the North Atlantic Treaty on April 4, 1949, they declared themselves "resolved to unite their efforts for collective defense and for the preservation of peace and security." | Now, nearly 76 years later, the alliance faces unprecedented uncertainty, with serious doubts about its future and even its survival. | Joining the discussion: | Dmitry Babich is a Journalist and Russian Political Analyst. | Anton Fedyashin is a History Professo…
(2025-03-21). L'arte del compromesso: gli USA davanti la SCO. strategic-culture.su E se gli USA abbandonassero la NATO e si unissero alla SCO? | Segue nostro Una lunga storia non proprio fatta di amore | Nei primi anni successivi alla creazione dell'Organizzazione per la Cooperazione di Shanghai (SCO) nel giugno 2001, il governo e il mondo accademico degli Stati Uniti la consideravano un'entità poco strutturata, caratterizzata da divergenze interne e obiettivi contrastanti. Di conseguenza, non nutrivano grandi aspettat…
(2025-03-21). Over 300 Venezuelans Repatriated From México Arrive Home. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Despite the US empire's
(2025-03-21). List of Venezuelans Kidnapped in El Salvador Published. orinocotribune.com US news outlet CBS has Notably, the list the US government has provided, published this Thursday, March 20, contains almost no details about the deportations themselves, and has not publicly disclosed the specifics of those sent to El Salvador. | Venezuela's Minister of Interior, Justice, and…
(2025-03-21). Elon Musk's Grok 3 backs Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution. onlineopinion.com.au The Hashemit Kingdom of Palestine is at least a virtual reality.
(2025-03-21). From the river to the sea: Palestine will be free! ecosocialism.org.au
(2025-03-21). Friday 4/4: Salinas Palestine Solidarity Weekly Vigil. indybay.org 1275 South Main Street Salinas, Ca | (corner S. Main St and E. Blanco Rd)…
(2025-03-21). Australia's 'Coercive' News Media Rules Are The Latest Targets Of US Trade Ire #Australia's #'Coercive' #News #Media #Rules #Latest #Targets #Trade #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As the United States recalibrates its trade policies to combat what the Trump administration sees as unfair treatment by other countries, two significant industries have …
(2025-03-21). Environmental tragedy in Ecuador: thousands of barrels of oil spilled in several rivers. peoplesdispatch.org On March 13, a section of the SOTE pipeline, owned by the state-owned company Petroecuador, ruptured in Esmeraldas, a province of Ecuador. The failure occurred after a landslide in Achiote, near Quinindé. Several experts have stated that it is one of the worst oil spills in recent years in the country. As of now, the government of Daniel Noboa has not disclosed the number of barrels of oil spilled in Esmeraldas. | The Executive has declared an emergency in Esmeraldas due to the seriousness of the spill, which gravely affects the sector's flora and fauna and the local population, which depends on the rivers for dr…
(2025-03-21). What's behind Hichilema's constitutional reforms in Zambia? peoplesdispatch.org The police in Zambia stopped the nationwide protests planned by a coalition of opposition parties and civil society organizations on Wednesday, March 19. The demonstrations were called to oppose President Hakainde Hichilema's decision to amend the constitution without public consultation. | Timed in the lead-up to the 2026 general election, the constitutional reforms have caused significant concern that Hichilema is using them to tilt the race in his favor. | His "lieutenants" have made several remarks about increasing the number of seats in his strongholds and getting rid of the requirement for more than 50% vot…
(2025-03-21). Huge fire closes UK's Heathrow Airport, global flight schedules disrupted. geo.tv 
Passengers queue inside the departures terminal of Heathrow Terminal 3 in London, Britain, August 22, 2023. — Reuters
(2025-03-21). Recibe ataque estación que suministraba gas ruso a Europa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 mar (RHC) Un ataque se reportó este jueves contra la estación de medición de gas de Sudzha, a través de la cual se transporta gas ruso a Europa, aunque todavía no ha sido confirmado por las autoridades ucranianas.
(2025-03-21). Maestría y humildad en el escenario. radiohc.cu El cuerpo de baile danzaban el primer acto de "La bella durmiente del bosque" y al compás de la música de Piotr Ilich Chaikovski, ella llegaba al escenario del Teatro Bayamo y todo el público se estremecía al disfrutar de su gracia, sus giros, su equilibrio y sus perfectos movimientos.
(2025-03-21). 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.
(2025-03-21). French TV regulator orders Eutelsat to stop broadcasting two Russian channels. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). North Korea's Reliable Anti-Aircraft Missile Test Sparks Global Tensions. devdiscourse.com North Korea has successfully conducted a test of its newest anti-aircraft missile system under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un, as reported by state media outlet KCNA. The test underscores the missile's reliability and added combat advantages, with speculation of Russian assistance in development.
(2025-03-21). Student protests in Serbia: "The movement cannot afford to stop now". internationalviewpoint.org On January 28, the ongoing mass protest movement in Serbia toppled the government, ushering in the biggest challenge to Aleksandar Vučić's authoritarian rule, which has been in place for more than a decade | – | / |
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(2025-03-21). Meeting opposes ban on official registration of SEP, outlines socialist perspective for Australian election. wsws.org Held in person in the working-class Sydney suburb of Bankstown and streamed on Zoom, the meeting was attended by a broad cross-section of workers, students and young people.
(2025-03-21). Socialist Alliance launches Sydney, NSW Senate campaign with communities in struggle. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Greece: the mass movement is back on track! internationalviewpoint.org February 28 was a historic day for Greece. The general strike represented the biggest mobilization at least since the fall of the military junta, in 1974, if not in the history of the Greek state altogether. Unprecedented rallies took place in more than 260 cities, including dozens abroad, as far as Argentina, South Korea, and Australia. | – | / |
(2025-03-21). Strike back! Organising workers in unorganised industries. ecosocialism.org.au
(2025-03-21). Trump urges Supreme Court to rein in judges blocking his agenda. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump pictured as he attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, US, November 6, 2023. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has called on the Supreme Court to curb the power…
(2025-03-21). Strengthening Ties: US DNI Tulsi Gabbard's Strategic Visit to India and Indo-Pacific Region. devdiscourse.com The United States Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, recently embarked on a crucial visit to India, reinforcing the enduring ties between the two nations. Her visit highlighted the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, underscoring a relationship that has thrived over decades, according to a formal statement from the DNI's office.
(2025-03-21). Signs point to Southern California Edison's negligence and Democrats' complicity in Los Angeles fire disaster. wsws.org Edison prioritized profits over maintenance and fire prevention, endangering lives and communities.
(2025-03-21). Cornell student Momodou Taal files new emergency motion for Temporary Restraining Order against Trump administration. wsws.org In spite of intimidation by law enforcement, several hundred students protested Thursday to show support for Taal and his lawsuit against Trump.
(2025-03-21). Trump signs executive order directing the closure of the US Department of Education. wsws.org Trump claims he is speaking for millions of parents supposedly clamoring for education to be "run by the states." The reality is he represents a filthy rich oligarchy that wants to privatize schools and transfer billions from public coffers to Wall Street.
(2025-03-21). Soaring rice prices in the Philippines drive millions deeper into poverty. wsws.org Food production is subordinated to the profit interests of a tiny layer of wealthy landlords and ruling elites while the working class and rural poor are left to suffer.
(2025-03-21). Trump seeks to abolish crucial library and museum service. wsws.org Trump's action has cut off a financial lifeline to museums and libraries, already woefully underfunded. Seventy-five staff will also lose their jobs.
(2025-03-21). Long Beach Medical Center nurses fight again for adequate staffing, safe working conditions. wsws.org On Tuesday, nearly 2,200 nurses protested the inhumane conditions that have become the norm in hospitals across the United States.
(2025-03-21). Trump's attacks on federal workers leading to local recession in the Washington D.C. region. wsws.org In Washington D.C., the seat of the federal government where almost 20 percent of the workforce is situated, the wave of mass firings undertaken by Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency threatens to bring the local economy into turmoil.
(2025-03-21). Québec Solidaire's new co-leader Ruba Ghazal promotes the fraud of "inclusive" nationalism. wsws.org Behind her "moderate left" image, Ghazal is a fervent Quebec nationalist who poses no threat to the established capitalist order.
(2025-03-21). İstanbul mayor İmamoğlu in custody: What lies behind Turkey's drift into a dictatorial regime? wsws.org The detention of İmamoglu, Erdogan's main political opponent, marks a new stage in Turkey's descent into dictatorship under the conditions of escalating social inequality and imperialist war.
(2025-03-21). New discovery of ancient bone tools from East Africa reveals greater complexity in the evolution of early human technology. wsws.org The manufacture and use of bone tools dates to a million years earlier than previously documented.
(2025-03-21). Diplomacy Watch: 'Coalition of willing' takes shape, without the US. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Without Americans' help, the European "coalition of the willing" is striving to assist Ukraine — to mixed reviews.Europeans
(2025-03-21). Trump says US-Ukraine minerals deal imminent, people 'dying unnecessarily' in war. scmp.com The US president said efforts to end the war going 'pretty well' following talks with Putin and Zelensky.
(2025-03-21). European Union is the reign of incoherence. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-21). Trump should drop plans for travel ban. strategic-culture.su The White House should set standards rather than impose prohibitions. | By Doug BANDOW | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Barely…
(2025-03-21). Your guide to Philadelphia's cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the 'puffy clouds of spring'. whyy.org
(2025-03-21). ANZ abandons business model to go cashless. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-21). Oasis reunion tour lineup 'leaked'. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-21). 'Climate Finance' Degree: Only at Columbia University. wattsupwiththat.com "Lisa Sachs repeated refusal to address intellectual diversity and the need for balanced debate on open climate questions speak for themselves. It is climate propaganda at Columbia U."
(2025-03-21). CARTOONS: Trump a tariff-eying threat to World trade. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-21). Texas's GOP Governor Can Arbitrarily Deny Democrats a Seat in Congress Until Next Year. theintercept.com Texas's heavily Democratic 18th Congressional District has an empty seat. State law gives Greg Abbott the power to delay the election to fill it.
(2025-03-21). "The Art of SHE: Diverse Expressions of Womanhood" Exhibit at the Imahica Art Gallery. pressenza.com 
With March being International Women's Month, Imahica Art Gallery presents, The Art of She, an empowering and thought-provoking exhibition featuring the works of a wide array of women artists, which opened on March 15 and will be on display until March 31. The exhibit showcases a wide range of different works from the hearts and hands of 15 women artists. | The guiding sentiment for this exhibition is a phrase said by Frida Kahlo, "I paint my own reality" which she uttered when she was labeled a surrealist. Kahlo, along with other women artists like Pacita Abad, Louise Bourgeois, Tracey Emin, and Paula Rego is k…
(2025-03-21). Massive fire engulfs London substation, Heathrow Airport to remain closed; Capital knocked out of power. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: London's Heathrow airport will remain closed till midnight after a massive fire in a substation in the western part of the city led to a "significant power outage" and left over 16,000 homes without electricity. | About 150 people had to be evacuated after a transformer within an electrical substation caught fire in west London. | "To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, we have no choice but to close Heathrow" for the full day on Friday, the airport's statement said. "We expect significant disruption over the coming days, and passengers should not travel to the airport under any…
(2025-03-21). Pakistan: Army Captain killed, 10 terrorists neautralised in operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 10 terrorists associated with a banned outfit were killed during a gunfight in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district. A Pakistani Army captain also lost hislive during the operation, Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR) said. | The intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted on Thursday following reports of the presence of terrorists in the area, a statement from the military's media wing said. | The statement further said that the during the intense exchange of fire, Captain Hasnain Akhtar while leading the troops from the front made the ultimate sacrifice. | "Hasnain was…
(2025-03-21). Trump EPA's Next Move: Making It Harder to Sue for Getting Cancer from Roundup. theintercept.com 
The corporation behind Roundup herbicide has paid out nearly $11 billion in lawsuits. Now it's backing an EPA rule that would stop the bleeding.
(2025-03-21). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-03-21). Patent Monopolies: The Biggest Tax No One Knows About. cepr.net
(2025-03-21). Donald Trump Declares April 2 "Tax Day" cepr.net
(2025-03-21). 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.
(2025-03-21). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-03-21). 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.
(2025-03-21). '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.
(2025-03-21). Protests erupt in Turkey following arrest of Erdogan rival. presstv.ir Protests erupt in cities across Turkey after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's political rival Ekrem Imamoglu is arrested…
(2025-03-21). Leader warns US against using language of threats against Iran. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the United States against using the language of threats against Iran.
(2025-03-21). Bangladesh says will not ban ousted PM's party. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). French quantum computer firm Pasqal links up with NVIDIA. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Japanese firms agree to 5.4% wage hike, top union group's second tally shows. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Regulations needed to spur airlines to use sustainable fuel, Japan oil refiners group head says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Japan stresses US alliance after Trump cost-cutting reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Robots to retrieve radioactive sandbags at Fukushima plant. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). K-pop group NewJeans — also known as NJZ — ordered by court to suspend independent activities. channelnewsasia.com The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favour of record label Ador on Friday (Mar 21), after it filed an injunction against the girl group, who have rebranded themselves as NJZ, in January.
(2025-03-21). Tay Ping Hui reveals he had no plans of being an actor, was once told he wasn't suitable for 'period dramas'. channelnewsasia.com He also shared why he left Mediacorp and that he didn't know who Zoe Tay was when he first entered showbiz.
(2025-03-21). NBA roundup: Bulls storm back from 19 down to beat Kings. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). 26-year-old man arrested in Cavenagh Road drug raid; 6.9kg of cannabis seized. channelnewsasia.com The total amount of drugs seized is estimated to be worth more than S$184,000 (US$138,000)…
(2025-03-21). Former Wah!Banana actor guilty of raping woman he met on Tinder. channelnewsasia.com A High Court judge found that the victim had been unusually convincing.
(2025-03-21). Games-India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympics. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). NHL roundup: Jets outlast Oilers in OT. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Oman draw was South Korea's worst performance in qualifiers, says coach. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Cardiff City footballer Perry Ng granted Singapore PR status, moves a step closer to representing Lions. channelnewsasia.com "Hello Singapore, I've took my first steps to putting on the red jersey," says the defender in an Instagram story video.
(2025-03-21). Red Bull ready for development race over 2025, Horner says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). UK antitrust watchdog fines sports broadcasters $5.2 million over freelance pay. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Tesla stock tumbles almost 40% in six weeks as CEO Musk's politics hurt brand sentiment. channelnewsasia.com Consumers are exercising caution over Musk's decision to switch gears from entrepreneur to partisan political player.
(2025-03-21). Over 10,700 people evacuated in Johor due to severe floods; major roads in JB city centre affected. channelnewsasia.com As of 8am on Friday (Mar 21), 10,763 people have been sent to temporary flood relief centres, more than double the number recorded on Thursday night.
(2025-03-21). HSBC names Chito Jeyarajah Asia head of investment banking. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Malaysia Airlines parent to buy 30 Boeing 737 MAX jets. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Thailand offers guarantee for pickup truck loans to boost flagging auto sector. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Taiwan announces pay rises for the military. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Singaporean man jailed, fined over his role in the illegal supply gasoil to North Korea. channelnewsasia.com Justin Low Eng Yeow sourced gasoil from suppliers and provided it to business associates, knowing that the gasoil was bound for North Korea.
(2025-03-21). Monsoon surge hits outdoor businesses and bazaars; some face up to 50% losses. channelnewsasia.com Non-stop rainfall in Singapore is expected to last until Friday (Mar 21), with flood risk warnings having been issued at several locations.
(2025-03-21). TCM massage therapist given jail, caning, for molesting female customer. channelnewsasia.com Tan Lok Kiang molested the woman while massaging her on a treatment bed at Sin Kang TCM's outlet in 100AM.
(2025-03-21). Woman charged over alleged chopper attack at People's Park Complex food stall. channelnewsasia.com The 36-year-old has been remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for medical examination.
(2025-03-21). England's Kane optimistic about chances of winning first Ballon d'Or. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). McLaren's Norris tops practice for Chinese Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari's Leclerc. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). NCAA Tournament roundup: McNeese knocks out Clemson in Midwest. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Williams' Sainz yet to influence 2025 car as team charts course back up the grid. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). UK's antitrust watchdog fines broadcast firms $5.2 million in freelancer pay probe. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Southwest flight takeoff cancelled after crew mistook Orlando taxiway for runway. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-21). Amaal Mallik Opens Up: A Candid Tale of Struggles and Resilience. devdiscourse.com In a heartfelt disclosure, acclaimed singer and producer Amaal Mallik laid bare the personal struggles affecting his life, particularly his battle with clinical depression and challenging family relationships. Known for his work on hits like 'Kar Gayi Chull' and 'Jab Tak,' the 29-year-old took to social media in a now-deleted post to share his pain and plea for privacy.
(2025-03-21). Punjab Police Secure Four-Day Remand for Associates in Ajnala Station Attack Case. devdiscourse.com A Punjab court has granted a four-day police remand for seven associates of jailed MP Amritpal Singh Sandhu, linked to the 2023 Ajnala police station attack. The decision aims to facilitate further interrogation and evidence recovery, including retrieving weapons and mobile phones used in the assault.
(2025-03-21). Punjab Govt Engages Farmers' Unions in Crucial Talks Amid Border Clearing Controversy. devdiscourse.com In the wake of actions by Punjab police to dismantle temporary structures at the Sambhu and Khanauri borders, state Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian has brokered a meeting with leaders from Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU). This crucial dialogue is set to take place in Chandigarh on Friday, as per an announcement by the agriculture department.
(2025-03-21). Explosion in South Goa's Ammunition Warehouse Shocks Community. devdiscourse.com A devastating explosion rocked a warehouse in South Goa, housing materials for a small calibre ammunition factory, late Thursday night. Police confirmed that the blast occurred around 10: 30 PM, though fortunately, no injuries were reported.
(2025-03-21). US carries out third and fourth executions of week. geo.tv 
This combined image shows death row inmates Aaron Gunches and Wendell Grissom. — AFPTwo US states executed convicted murderers on Thursday, the third and fourth death sentences carried out in the country this week.In Oklahoma, a man convicted of killing a woman during a…
(2025-03-21). Erdogan warns against protests over Istanbul mayor's detention. geo.tv 
(2025-03-21). Community demands Pine Street homes be moved, not demolished. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Cyclone Alfred: Latest rain bomb from climate inaction's production line. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Is the expulsion of Selwyn Street residents to be the 'new Sydney'? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Greens' Legalising Cannabis Bill: Will equity of access survive corporate cannabis? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Labor's committee says JobSeeker must be raised, but will it? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). March in March to end native forest logging. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). NSW parliament debates fair pay for nurses, midwives after being petitioned. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Opposing Labor's latest crackdown on the right to protest. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Photos: National rallies demand an end to violence against women. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Protesters say Vic Labor's anti-protest laws should be 'defied'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Vic Labor's harsh new bail laws opposed. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-21). Magan-djin councils go to war on vulnerable homeless people. greenleft.org.au 
Two councils in Queensland have decided to go to war on homeless people, blaming them and fining them for having to live in tents in parks. Justin Beevers reports.
(2025-03-21). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance?
(2025-03-21). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil.
(2025-03-21). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs.
(2025-03-21). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour.
(2025-03-21). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-03-21). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle.
(2025-03-21). How Will The History-Making New Olympics Boss Shape Sports Worldwide, And In Australia? #History-Making #Olympics #Boss #Shape #Sports #Worldwide, #Australia? #Premier #League #Serie #A #La #Liga #Champions #League #Ronaldo #Messi. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In a surprisingly emphatic result, 41-year-old Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe's Sport Minister, was selected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) …
(2025-03-21). Milestone: NSSF Smartlife Flexi hits shs5 billion in savings. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | Just three months after its launch, the National Social Security Fund's (NSSF) flagship voluntary savings product, Smartlife Flexi, has surpassed Shs5 billion in savings, with informal sector micro-savers leading the charge. Praised for its flexibility, the product targets informal sector workers and the self-employed, while also welcoming formal sector members …
(2025-03-21). NIRA trains 10,594 Registration Assistants for mass Uganda ID renewal exercise. independent.co.ug 
Over 10,000 Registration Assistants commence training for Mass enrolment and Mass Renewal exercise Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Registration Assistants will soon be deployed across the country to collect, capture, and update bio data and biometrics of Ugandans at parish level. At each and every parish across the country, they will register citizens for …
(2025-03-21). UPDF urged to uphold discipline ahead of South Sudan deployment. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has called on troops to uphold discipline and professionalism as they prepare for deployment to South Sudan under "Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya." The deployment follows a request by the South Sudanese President Salva Kiir …
(2025-03-21). What the new Kennedy assassination file reveals. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. National Archives on Tuesday released thousands of pages of declassified records related to the 1963 assassination of former President John F. Kennedy (JFK). The initial release on Tuesday contained 1,123 records, totaling 32,000 pages. A subsequent release on Tuesday night contained 1,059 records, totaling 31,400 additional pages. U.S. President …
(2025-03-21). French ex-surgeon on trial for sex abuse admits guilt for all 299 victims, lawyer says. scmp.com Joel Le Scouarnec, 74, admitted assaulting or raping his patients, many while under anaesthesia, at hospitals between 1989 and 2014.
(2025-03-21). Trump brings the bling with gold-plated Oval Office makeover. scmp.com US president has decked out office with gilded trophies and gold-plated, Trump-branded coasters, and filled walls with gold-framed portraits.
(2025-03-21). 'Extraordinary moment': Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman, African to lead IOC. scmp.com Coventry, the Zimbabwean sports minister, is a close ally of German Thomas Bach, who steps down as IOC chief after 12 years.
(2025-03-21). What Do Keir Starmer, David Cameron and Boris Johnson Have in Common? dailysceptic.org What do Keir Starmer, David Cameron and Boris Johnson have in common? Simple, says Prof James Alexander: once in power, they did the opposite of what their party stands for. Call it the Law of Inverse Policy.
(2025-03-21). No rainbow capitalism — What will it take to win LGBTIQ+ liberation? ecosocialism.org.au 
This session is sponsored by Queer Liberation Boorloo.
(2025-03-21). Putin will breach Ukraine peace deal unless it is defended, UK's Starmer says. scmp.com British PM told meeting of defence chiefs in London that security arrangements must be in place to ensure sovereignty for Ukraine.
(2025-03-21). Antisemitism rising from history of hatred. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-21). Scotland's former leader Nicola Sturgeon cleared in investigation into party finances. scmp.com Police had investigated fate of US$730,000 raised for Scottish National Party campaign. Sturgeon has said she will not stand for re-election.
(2025-03-21). Spanish state: PSOE Congress closes ranks around leader. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-21). Class, Race, and Gender in the 2024 elections. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-21). Kurdistan: 'Turkey must choose between the status quo, endless war and peace with the Kurds'. internationalviewpoint.org Following the appeal by Abudllah Öcalan, leader of the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK), for his movement to lay down its arms, what are the prospects for the Kurdish people? L'Anticapitaliste spoke with Salih Azad, head of the Kurdish Democratic Centre in Marseille. | – | / |
(2025-03-21). Can Reform Get its Act Together at the Grass Roots Level in Spite of the Squabbling at the Top? dailysceptic.org James Leary went to the inaugural meeting of the new Reform UK local party in Brighton and, in spite of a strained relationship with the party's leaders, he was impressed.
(2025-03-21). Episode 32 of the Sceptic: Douglas Carswell on How to Save Britain, Chris Morrison on Net Zero Nutters and Steven Tucker on the Children's Capital of Culture: Rotherham. dailysceptic.org In Episode 32 of the Sceptic: Douglas Carswell on how to save Britain, Chris Morrison on Net Zero nutters and Steven Tucker on the Children's Capital of Culture: Rotherham.
Susan Price (2025-03-21). No rainbow capitalism — What will it take to win LGBTIQ+ liberation? ecosocialism.org.au
(2025-03-21). 67,000 white South Africans express interest in Trump's plan to give them refugee status. scmp.com Trump's executive order specifically refers to Afrikaners, a white minority group who are descendants of mainly Dutch and French settlers.
(2025-03-21). Turks protest, opposition defiant over Istanbul mayor's detention. scmp.com Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan's main political rival, was taken in on Wednesday facing charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group.
(2025-03-21). UK's Heathrow airport closed after fire sparks power outage, flight chaos. scmp.com Passengers advised not to travel to the air hub as significant disruption expected over the coming days.
(2025-03-21). Trump signs executive order to 'eliminate' US Education Department. scmp.com Order would leave school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards, a prospect that alarms liberal education advocates.
(2025-03-21). Nvidia to open quantum computing lab in Boston, CEO Jensen Huang says. scmp.com Nvidia plans to collaborate with scientists from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Huang said.
(2025-03-21). Nvidia to open quantum computing lab in Boston, says CEO Jensen Huang. scmp.com Nvidia plans to collaborate with scientists from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Huang said.
(2025-03-21). No justice, no peace: Achieving First Nation sovereignty. ecosocialism.org.au
(2025-03-21). Democracy and self-determination in the Asia-Pacific. ecosocialism.org.au
(2025-03-21). The politics of disability under capitalism. ecosocialism.org.au
(2025-03-21). Capitalism kills: The case for ecosocialism. ecosocialism.org.au
(2025-03-21). Barbara Steveni: I Find Myself A Pioneering Artist Who Influenced The Civil Service #Barbara #Steveni: #Find #Myself #Pioneering #Artist #Influenced #Civil #Service #Meeting #Discussions #Event #Agreement #MoU. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Barbara Steveni (1928-2020) was a pioneering artist who broke boundaries with new concepts such as the artist as a living archive and art as social strategy . The legacy …
(2025-03-21). Kira Road Police Arrest 42 Suspected Criminals. plusnews.ug 
Police at Kira Road division have arrested 42 suspected criminals. Police upon receiving several complaints from people targeted by criminals in the night hours decided to carry out an operation which led to the arrest of suspects in the areas of Mulimira, Kyebando and Kamwokya. Deo Junjju, one of the people who witnessed the operation, …
(2025-03-21). Do Not Taint UPDF Image in South Sudan- Lt Gen Muhanga. plusnews.ug 
Land Forces Commander Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga has warned Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) heading to South Sudan not to engage in acts that will embarrass and taint the reputation of the country's military. Lt Gen Muhanga, who was on Thursday briefing soldiers heading to South Sudan to join their colleagues who arrived earlier, said …
(2025-03-21). Uganda Loses to Mozambique in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. plusnews.ug 
A spirited second half performance from the Uganda Cranes against Mozambique showed greater signs of what to expect on Tuesday when Guinea arrives in the country for the FIFA World cup qualifier at Namboole stadium. Despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half, Uganda Cranes put up a determined fight but ultimately fell …
(2025-03-21). Mexico: Organisations reject the 30-year imprisonment sentence against Pablo López Alavez. fidh.org
(2025-03-21). Iran: NGOs call for the renewal of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Iran. fidh.org
(2025-03-21). Justice, truth and reparations for victims of Mozambique's post elections violence. fidh.org
(2025-03-21). Brutal repression of retirees' protest in Argentina. fidh.org
(2025-03-21). Trump's Energy Secretary Offers Africa Freedom from Biden's Climate Imperialism. wattsupwiththat.com "It's a paternalistic post-colonial attitude that I just can't stand," Wright said of the climate evangelism that sought to force others to abandon fossil fuels and adopt largely useless technologies like solar and wind energy.
(2025-03-21). Leader calls for 'investments for production' in New Year message. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for investments for production in his New Year message to the Iranian nation.
(2025-03-21). 'We are determined to make change': Iran president. presstv.ir Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has promised to find a way to tackle inflation, stating that livelihood, housing, health, and education remain the top priorities of his administration for the new Iranian year.
(2025-03-21). Foreign Minister: Iran will respond to Trump's letter. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran will respond to Trump's letter, emphasizing that Iran refuses direct negotiations under pressure or threats and will carefully consider all aspects before replying.
(2025-03-21). Tesla Takedown+ — Vehicles & Dealerships Attacked with Molotovs, Gunfire, Graffiti & More. indybay.org In addition to the countless protests at Tesla showrooms across the country, a growing number of anti-fascists are taking the action against Elon Musk's signature company a step further. Tesla vehicles, dealerships, and charging stations have been sabotaged, vandalized, and destroyed by arson. A few people have been arrested.
(2025-03-21). Thursday 3/27: Sociologist CAROLE JOFFE Presents Her New Co-Authored Book AFTER DOBBS. indybay.org Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore | 2904 College Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2025-03-21). Sunday 3/23: #TeslaTakedown – Peaceful Protest at Tesla Marin. indybay.org 201 Casa Buena Drive Corte Madera…
(2025-03-21). Pt. Reyes Station Postal Workers Resist Trump's Attack on Post Office. indybay.org National Day of Action: In cities and towns big and small, Americans are fighting back against Trump's attempts to hand the nation over to the billionaires.
(2025-03-21). Monday 3/24: An Uncertain Time: Making Sense of this Political Moment w/ OBI UC Berkeley. indybay.org Livestream here: belonging.berkeley.edu/uncertain-time…
(2025-03-21). Saturday 4/19: Juristac: Amah Mutsun Efforts to Protect Sacred Land. indybay.org Luna Gallery, 107 B The Alameda, San Juan Bautista…
(2025-03-21). Sunday 3/23: Human Banner-FLIP CONGRESS ⚪ Aerial Photo Event. indybay.org 704 Great Hwy, Stairwell #7 (Balboa Av and Great Highway) | 704 Great Highway San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2025-03-21). Santa Rosa: "Save the U.S. Postal Service" Protest. indybay.org
(2025-03-21). Trump signs order to abolish US Education Department. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 20, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin…
(2025-03-21). Full Video: Trump Orders Shut Down Of Education Department In Stunning Move | Executive Order. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education on March 20, fulfilling a long-standing campaign promise to shift educational governance back to the states. During a ceremony in the White House, Trump described the department as a "big con job" and asserted that its closure would benefit American students. Watch the video for details.
(2025-03-21). Las cartas de triunfo que Trump cree tener en el asunto ucraniano. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-21). Brasil: Mujeres indígenas y del MST defienden territorio de la etnia Ava Guaraní en Paraná. peoplesworld.org 
Las agricultoras del MST entregaron aproximadamente cinco mil kilos de alimentos a las comunidades nativas de la zona. Los alimentos se producían en refugios y asentamientos situados en las zonas norte y noroeste del estado brasileño del Paraná. ´En apenas una semana de labor, las mujeres recolectaron, organizando cestas con mucho afecto y dedicación, ´aportando …
(2025-03-21). La Cina smentisce categoricamente le accuse statunitensi sull'esportazione del fentanyl. strategic-culture.su La Cina nega le accuse statunitensi di esportazione di fentanyl, definendo tale retorica parte di una guerra commerciale. | Segue nostro Lo scorso 4 marzo, l'Ufficio Informazioni del Consiglio di Stato cinese ha pubblicato un white paper intitolato "Controllo delle sostanze correlate al fentany" — Il contributo della Cina", evidenziando il rigoroso controllo del Paese sulle sostanze chimiche da cui si puà≤ ricavare quella che vi…
(2025-03-20). Israel continues to strike Syria while expanding its land incursions. peoplesdispatch.org At least The airstrikes reportedly targeted military outposts belonging to the former Syrian army including Regiment 175 in Izra', and Brigade 132 in Daraa City. | On Tuesday, March…
(2025-03-20). Syria, Resistance, and the Fight Against Foreign Agendas. libya360.wordpress.com Myriam Charabaty Syria, the beating heart of the Arab world, was not forged by Former President Hafez al-Assad, nor was its identity shaped by colonial borders drawn by Mark Sykes and Franàßois Georges-Picot. Unlike lands carved to serve imperial interests, Syria has always been a stronghold of Resistance—besieged, yet unyielding. Throughout history, Syria's diverse social…
(2025-03-20). Syria's Genocide: Claiming Over 10,000 Lives, Is Not a Sectarian Conflict but a Deliberate Western Strategy to Dominate the Entire Region. libya360.wordpress.com Fiorella Isabel Framed as sectarian war, the Syrian genocide and assaults on Gaza and Yemen are part of a long-standing UK-US-Israeli-Western strategy to dominate the region via the erasure of the Axis of Resistance. Syria's massacres that can be defined by nothing less than genocide have exceeded in the slaughter of over 10,000 dead souls. The…
(2025-03-20). The Battle Between 'Greater Israel' and "Neo-Ottomanism" in Syria. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan As Israel escalates its warnings about Türkiye's hegemonic ambitions and military influence in Syria, a once-strategic partnership is unraveling into a deep rivalry that could reshape the region. In January, Israel's Security and Force Building Budget Examination Committee — known as the Nagel Committee, after its chairman Yaakov Nagel — released a report…
(2025-03-20). Trump Threatens Entire Resistance Axis as the EU, UK Increase Funding to Al Qaeda in Syria. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley While the Al Qaeda regime in Syria are massacring minorities the West is funding a "stable Syria" — my reports for UK Column. Trump has laid down the gauntlet for the entire Resistance Axis while the genocide in Gaza is re-ignited and the West Bank is being destroyed. The following from Al Akhbar…
(2025-03-20). Trump tells EU to ease anti-Russia sanctions to help resolve Ukraine crisis. infobrics.org Witkoff says there is "amazing progress" made in the normalization of US-Russia ties.
(2025-03-20). Poland and the Baltics want to plant mines on NATO's eastern flank. infobrics.org The move would substantially worsen the regional security crisis.
(2025-03-20). Will diplomacy end the conflict in eastern DRC? aljazeera.com Congolese and Rwandan leaders called for a ceasefire after holding direct talks in Qatar.
(2025-03-20). Hezbollah Lawmaker: Lebanese Foreign Minister's Remarks Grant Israeli Enemy Certificate of Innocence to Continue Its Crimes. english.almanar.com.lb Member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc and member of the Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Moussawi, considered that the statements of Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji, in which he accused Hezbollah of evading from the ceasefire agreement, constitute "an open certificate of innocence" for the Israeli enemy to continue its crimes. In …
(2025-03-20). Ukraine ready for partial ceasefire if Russia commits, says Zelenskiy. geo.tv 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a joint press conference with European Council President Antonio Costa , amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, December 1, 2024. — ReutersUkraine is prepared to agree to a partial ceasefire on energy targets if Russia…
(2025-03-20). Freed Israeli hostage tells Security Council that Hamas steals UN aid. haaretz.com Sharabi said he had his captors 'eat many meals a day' from boxes with UN and UNRWA emblems being used by his captors, while he was starved…
(2025-03-20). 'Captain America' Star Anthony Mackie: 'We're Lying To Our Kids' When We Say Success Comes Just From Hard Work—Luck Is Key, Too. moguldom.com Anthony Mackie, who has taken on the iconic role of Captain America in "Captain America: Brave New World," has sparked debate with his candid thoughts on success. In a recent interview on The Pivot Podcast, Mackie challenged the common belief that hard work alone guarantees success, asserting that luck plays a pivotal role as well, …
(2025-03-20). Wombat snatching scandal highlights need to protect species. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-20). Edgar Mojica: "We believe it's time for Gustavo Petro's government to restore workers' rights by decree." peoplesdispatch.org 
After mass mobilizations in Colombia, Edgar Mojica discusses the need for government action, and the possibility of implementing reforms via decree.
(2025-03-20). Gaza: Israeli Military War Crimes While Occupying Hospitals. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Extensive damage and destruction, as of February 2025, to al-Shifa medical complex, which Israeli forces raided in November 2023 and March 2024. | © 2025 Private | Israeli military forces caused deaths and unnecessary suffering of Palestinian patients while occupying hospitals in the Gaza Strip during the current hostilities, amounting to war crimes.The Israeli military's denial of water and electricity left sick and wounded people to die, while soldiers mistreated and forcibly displaced patients and health workers, and damaged and destroyed hospitals.Israeli authorities have not i…
(2025-03-20). Peru: Veto 'Anti-NGO' Law. hrw.org President Dina Boluarte during an ordinary session of the National Council for Citizen Security in Lima, Peru, on March 18, 2025. | © 2025 Presidencia del Perú | (Washington, DC) — Peruvian President Dina Boluarte should veto a bill approved by Congress that would severely restrict the work of independent journalists and civil society organizations, Human Rights Watch said today. | | On March 12, 2025, Congress passed a bill that would significantly expand the government's authority over organizations that receive foreign funding. The bill's vague and overbroad language would, in practice, allow the…
(2025-03-20). UN Investigations on Iran Should Continue. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Overview during the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, February 26, 2024. | © 2024 Janine Schmitz/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images | (Geneva) — The United Nations Human Rights Council should renew the mandate of the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Iran and ensure the continuation of a complementary international independent investigative mechanism with a broad mandate to build on the work of the UN fact-finding mission, 42 Iranian and international human rights organizations said on March 18, 2025, in a letter to member states. The fact-finding miss…
(2025-03-20). Israeli media: Flights halted at Ben Gurion airport after missile fire from Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-20). Israeli War Jets Carry Out Several Raids on South Lebanon, Bekaa. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy continued on Thursday violating the Lebanese sovereignty, carrying out several air raids on South Lebanon and Bekaa. In South Lebanon, the Zionist air raids targeted Al-Rihan Heights and Jbaa outskirts in Iqlim Al-Tuffah. In Bekaa, the Israeli war jets raided Al-Shaara area in the Eastern Mount Range and Taraya outskirts. The Zionist …
(2025-03-20). Hungary Bans LGBT Pride Events. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A demonstrator holds a banner during a protest against a new law banning Pride events on March 18, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. | © 2025 Janos Kummer/Getty Images | Hungary deepened its repression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people on March 18 as the parliament passed a draconian law that will outlaw Pride and similar events, thereby penalizing public support for LGBT people in the country.The law, which curtails the right of assembly when it pertains to supporting LGBT rights, also authorizes authorities to use facial recognition technology to identify event or…
(2025-03-20). Uganda Airlines Launches Direct Flights to London. plusnews.ug Uganda Airlines has launched direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight which is set for 18 May, will use the carrier's latest Airbus A330-800neo aircraft and will be a four-times-a-week service. Speaking at the launch in Kampala, Edward Wamala-Katumba, the Minister of Works and Transport, expressed optimism of the development, …
(2025-03-20). Google imports ex-Israeli spies who automated Gaza genocide. thegrayzone.com Unit 8200 wrote the programming and designed the algorithms that automated the genocide of Gaza and was also responsible for the pager attack in Lebanon. Now those who helped design the architecture of apartheid are being swallowed by the US tech-surveillance complex. This article was originally published by °Do Not Panic! On Mar. 18, Google bought Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion. The acquisition will mark the single largest transfer of former Israeli spies into an American company. This …
(2025-03-20). Israel's Most Explicit Statement Of Genocidal Intent. popularresistance.org The Israeli defense minister is simply following Trump's position and reiterating what everyone who isn't a blinkered partisan hack knew Trump was saying two weeks ago. He is doing this in exactly the same way Benjamin Netanyahu followed Trump's position on ethnically cleansing Gaza last month by enthusiastically endorsing the plan Trump put forward to permanently remove all Palestinians from the enclave. Trump puts forward the plan, and Israeli officials put it into action. | So you've got both the U.S. and Israeli governments openly threatening the entire population of the Gaza strip with the war crime of colle…
(2025-03-20). Colombia's war crimes tribunal finds human remains on Bogota army base. colombiareports.com A forensics team of Colombia's war crimes tribunal JEP has found human remains at the former headquarters of military intelligence in the capital Bogota, W Radio reported. The remains were…
(2025-03-20). Israel Police uses water cannons at point-blank range on anti-Netanyahu protesters in Jerusalem. haaretz.com Thousands protesting against the government marched to the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem. Police violently blocked them from crossing the barricade, knocking them to the ground. An officer was filmed pushing Democratic Party chairman and former IDF deputy chief Yair Golan to the ground…
(2025-03-20). 'This may be our last protest in a democracy': Thousands rally against Shin Bet chief ouster in Jerusalem. haaretz.com In pouring rain, an Israeli academic told protesters that 'Control over the Shin Bet would allow Netanyahu, with the help of administrative and technological tools, to intimidate, politically eliminate opponents, and silence critics of the government'…
(2025-03-20). Why don't Gazans rise up and oust Hamas? Dismantling a deeply dishonest claim. haaretz.com Until October 7, Netanyahu didn't want to topple Hamas. For the last 17 months, Israel — backed by billions in foreign aid — has been unsuccessful in doing so. But somehow, Israelis see every Gazan who hasn't risked their life to rise up against Hamas as a terrorist with a target on their back…
(2025-03-20). Why Netanyahu is now peddling the 'deep state' conspiracy theory. haaretz.com There is no elaborate network of leftist bureaucrats that will stop Benjamin Netanyahu on his path of destruction, just as it hasn't been there to stop him until now…
(2025-03-20). Kemi Badenoch launches Tory local elections campaign with a series of excuses as to why it will go badly. leftfootforward.org Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is being brutally mocked after launching her party's local election campaign, in which she set out a series of excuses as to why they're going to do terribly in them. | On Thursday 1 May 2025, local and mayoral elections will take place in many parts of England. The polls are viewed as a key test for Badenoch and are her first electoral test since she became Tory leader, following her party's defeat in last year's general election. | Speaking from the Conservative safe seat of Buckingham, the party leader admitted they were going to have a "difficult" time when voters go to the polls.
(2025-03-20). Trump's Hungarian ally Orban outlaws Pride, sparking massive LGBTQ fightback. peoplesworld.org 
A new anti-LGBTQ law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify those attending the festivities was passed by the far-right government in Hungary on Tuesday. The move led to a large demonstration on the streets of Budapest. Several thousand protesters gathered after the vote outside Hungary's parliament. They later …
(2025-03-20). Israel Makes Its Most Explicit Statement Of Genocidal Intent Yet. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has published an explicit statement of genocidal intent toward the people of Gaza, threatening civilians in the enclave with collective punishment in the form of "total devastation" if they do not find a way to overthrow Hamas and free all Israeli hostages.
(2025-03-20). Fighting For Empire: Conor McGregor's Far-Right Makeover. thealtworld.com 
Conor McGregor's far-right pivot: from UFC star to Israel loyalist, Trump ally and anti-immigration crusader. | Conor McGregor was the Trump administration's guest of honor at the White House St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The Irish mixed martial arts champion used the opportunity to promote right-wing, anti-immigration policies for his homeland. | "It's about time that America is made aware of what's going on in Ireland. What is going on in Ireland is a travesty. Our government is the government of zero action with zero accountability," | he said, adding that the country was being overrun by violent illegal imm…
(2025-03-20). Soccer fans around the world call on FIFA, UEFA to 'show Israel the red card'. cbc.ca We call on football fans around the world who value life, humanity, dignity, freedom, peace and justice to be courageous and to use your platform to stand against the crimes of Israel.
(2025-03-20). A Statement from Constitutional Law Scholars on Columbia. aclu.org This piece originally appeared in We write as constitutional scholars—some liberal and some conservative—who seek to defend academic freedom and the First Amendment in the wake of the federal government's recent treatment of Columbia University. | The First Amendment protects speech many of us find wrongheaded or deeply offensive, including anti-Israel advocacy and even antisemitic advocacy. The government may not threaten funding cuts as a tool to pres…
(2025-03-20). Missiles from Yemen target Israel despite US threats. aljazeera.com At least two missiles launched from Yemen triggered warning sirens in Israel and the occupied West Bank on Thursday.
(2025-03-20). Gaza Bombards Tel Aviv with a Missile Barrage: Video. english.almanar.com.lb Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas Resistance Movement, announced firing "M90" missile salvo at Tel Aviv in response to the Israeli massacres against the civilians in Gaza. The Israeli media indicated that the occupation's defenses failed to intercept two of three rockets fired from Gaza, adding that the aviation movement at Ben Gurion airport. …
(2025-03-20). Israeli media outlets: A ballistic missile was fired from Yemen at 'Israel'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-20). Israeli media: Sirens sounded in Al-Quds suburbs and the West Bank settlements. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-20). Israeli media: Loud explosions rock Al-Quds. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-20). Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli air raids target Mount Al-Rihan, Iqlim Al-Tuffah in South Lebanon and Taraya outskirts as well as Eastern Mount Range in Bekaa. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-20). Beersheba municipality opens shelters: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-03-20). 'As an Israeli traveling alone in wartime, there were times when I panicked a little'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An aspiring tattoo artist travels to Thailand to visit her dad, and an architect who seeks to develop flexible planning models for cities…
(2025-03-20). How Naftali Bennett became a darling of Israeli liberals. haaretz.com Gantz? Lapid? Golan? Eisenkot? From tech leaders to a former Meretz head in Tel Aviv, the liberal camp is eager to be led by a Greater Israel advocate who backed the assault on the Supreme Court…
(2025-03-20). Shock and Awe. tomdispatch.com Yes, "shock and awe" is back in the second age of Donald Trump. His border czar, Tom Homan, used that very phrase to describe border policy from day one of the new administration and, whether the president has actually said it or not, it's now regularly in headlines, op-eds, and so much else. If you remember, it was the phrase used, in all its glory, to describe America's massive bombing and invasion of Iraq in 2003. (You remember! The country that supposedly threatened us with nuclear weapons but, in fact, didn't have any!) We Americans were, of course, going to shock and awe them. But from that moment on (if no…
(2025-03-20). Trump sets two-month deadline for nuclear deal in letter to Khamenei: report. geo.tv 
This combination of pictures created on November 7, 2024 shows Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 5, 2024, and US Donald Trump in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 4, 2024. — AFPMilitary action risk rises if Iran rejects negotiations.Khamenei dismisses…
(2025-03-20). 'Organize The Future': Potere Al Popolo Charts Resistance To Militarization And Cuts. popularresistance.org "Why organize the future? Because the present we face is repulsive." With these words, Marta Collot began her speech at Potere al Popolo's national assembly in Rome on March 15, marking the culmination of months of organizing and political discussion. The assembly launched a new program, developed through a bottom-up process rooted in labor and territorial struggles, outlined to serve as a framework for truly organizing the future. | According to Maurizio Coppola, a member of Potere al Popolo's national coordination, the process was launched for multiple reasons.
(2025-03-20). United Airlines Flight Attendants' Day Of Action Held In Denver. popularresistance.org Denver, CO — On March 19 at the Denver International Airport, the United Airlines union, the Association of Flight Attendants, held a day of action. | About 50 picketers gathered outside the airport to show support for a new contract for United Airlines flight attendants. Attendees included United flight attendants, United pilots, flight attendants from other airlines, family members and community members from the Teamsters union. There were even travelers who were passing by through the airport who stopped and joined in to support.
(2025-03-20). Georgetown researcher arrest escalates Trump speech crackdown, scholars say. aljazeera.com Georgetown fellow Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, was targeted over his personal views on Palestine, supporters say.
(2025-03-20). Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman IOC president. aljazeera.com Coventry wins the race to succeed Thomas Bach and will be first African to become International Olympic Committee chief.
(2025-03-20). Ukraine, Russia to hold talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia next week. aljazeera.com Kyiv and Moscow confirm attendance at separate talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia set for Monday.
(2025-03-20). Denmark beat sorry Portugal 1-0 in Nations League quarterfinal first-leg. aljazeera.com Hojlund came off the bench to net the winner as his side beat Portugal 1-0 in the first leg of their quarterfinal.
(2025-03-20). Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain. aljazeera.com Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
(2025-03-20). Jordan defeat Palestine in AFC World Cup qualifiers to pressure South Korea. aljazeera.com Jordan beat Palestine, while Iran defeat Kuwait as pair keep pressure on group leaders South Korea in Group B.
(2025-03-20). Kirsty Coventry elected as first female president of IOC. aljazeera.com The International Olympic Committee elected Kirsty Coventry as its first female president with a single round of voting.
(2025-03-20). The Baltic States' and Poland's Withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention Won't Change Much. globalresearch.ca The Baltic States' and Poland's Defense Ministers issued a
(2025-03-20). US might not cut pledged Pacific aid, says NZ foreign minister. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Alex Willemyns for Radio Free Asia The Trump administration might let hundreds of millions of dollars in aid pledged to Pacific island nations during former President Joe Biden's time in office stand, says New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters. The Biden administration pledged about $1 billion in aid to the Pacific to help counter China's influence…
(2025-03-20). Malaysia agrees terms for restarting MH370 wreckage search. geo.tv 
Families of passengers from both China and Malaysia, who were aboard the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, are seen during a remembrance event commemorating the 10th anniversary of its disappearance, in Subang Jaya, Malaysia March 3, 2024. — ReutersVanishing of flight MH370…
(2025-03-20). Tech transfer a must for Chinese EV investors in Europe, EU trade chief suggests. scmp.com Ahead of his trip to Beijing next week, Maros Sefcovic says US tariffs could unleash a flood of Chinese overcapacity on Europe.
(2025-03-20). As US Justice Department shifts focus from foreign agents, will that ease Chinese cases? scmp.com US Attorney General Pam Bondi disbands a task force and cuts back on foreign registration cases, but analysts say any relief may be limited.
(2025-03-20). U.S. Imperialism Declares War on Cuban Doctors. libya360.wordpress.com W. T. Whitney Jr. Cuban doctors arrive at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba, June 8, 2020, after traveling to Italy to help with the COVID-19 emergency response. | Ismael Francisco / Pool via AP The U.S. government is at war with Cuban doctors working in other countries. Currently, 24,180 Cuban healthcare providers, mostly doctors,…
(2025-03-20). Selected Articles: COVID Vaccination Batches Officially Confirmed as GMO. Slovak Republic. globalresearch.ca 
By The doctor is calling upon the Slovak government take action to destroy the remaining vaccines and demand reimbursement for the costs of purchasing them …
(2025-03-20). David Enrich on the Right-Wing Plot to Erode Press Freedom by Overturning NYT v. Sullivan Libel Case. democracynow.org Extended conversation with David Enrich, author of Murder the Truth: Fear, the First Amendment, and a Secret Campaign to Protect the Powerful. In the book, Enrich chronicles an ongoing campaign by the wealthy and powerful to overturn the landmark Supreme Court decision New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, which in 1964 established bedrock protections against spurious defamation and libel cases in the U.S. legal system.
(2025-03-20). Democracy Now! 2025-03-20 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 20, 2025; Criminalizing Dissent: Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667M to Dakota Access Pipeline Firm over Protests; "Murder the Truth": David Enrich on Right-Wing Campaign to Silence Journalists & Protect the Powerful; Disappeared: U.S. Sends Venezuelan LGBTQ Asylum Seeker to El Salvador's Version of Guantánamo | Headlines for March 20, 2025; Criminalizing Dissent: Greenpeace Ordered to Pay $667M to Dakota Access Pipeline Firm over Protests; "Murder the Truth": David Enrich on Right-Wing Campaign to Silence Journalists & Protect the Powerful; Disappeared: U.S. Sends Vene…
(2025-03-20). Leading Papers Give Two Cheers for DOGE. fair.org 
(2025-03-20). White House Expels South African Ambassador. globalresearch.ca Republic of South Africa diplomat Ebrahim Rasool was declared persona non grata by the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on March 14. | Relations between Pretoria and Washington have deteriorated even further in recent years under both the administrations …
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(2025-03-20). Europe: Why Do the Elites Want to Take Us to War? globalresearch.ca The European elites were worried about the first protests of a once submissive and uncritical population. Thus, the high cost of living, the economic recession and the collapse of the welfare state's house of cards have shaken the socio-economic framework …
(2025-03-20). Mitochondrial Dysfunction Sparks Inflammation and Cancer Risk. globalresearch.ca Suppression of mitochondrial ATP production prevents apoptosis and activates the NLRP3 inflammasome, a key player in inflammation and disease | Inhibitors of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) lead to changes in mitochondrial cristae structure and retention of cytochrome c, which is necessary for …
(2025-03-20). Pro women's hockey team stages Indigenous Heritage contest. windspeaker.com
(2025-03-20). Can Elephant and Dragon Dance Together. infobrics.org The dragon and the elephant can move in tandem, provided they commit to mutual respect and equitable partnership, Maj. Gen. RPS Bhadauria writes…
(2025-03-20). Differences Between BRICS and G7, Which One is Stronger. infobrics.org The contrasting conditions of the two informal federations have focused public attention on the nature of the rivalry between them. BRICS vs. G7? Which is stronger in terms of economic growth?>
(2025-03-20). Building a Supplementary Financial Architecture in Times of Turmoil. infobrics.org The BRICS summit in Kazan was about making the first steps towards the reforming of the international financial system so that it promotes, rather than hinders, the economic development of countries while de-risking transactions between them. If the existing international financial system does not serve its principal purpose of facilitating financial transactions between nations and compensating for the disbalances in international trade then a growing number of countries will seek to establish additional pillars in the financial architecture…
(2025-03-20). Norway's arms supplies to Ukraine could have grave outcome. infobrics.org By escalating its role, Norway inevitably invites Russian retaliation, whether through economic pressure, or military posturing along their shared Arctic frontier. Large-scale arms supplies entrench a proxy attrition war at the expense of Ukrainian lives and European security.
(2025-03-20). Greco-Turkish confrontation looming, could escalate and engulf the entire region. infobrics.org Ankara is seeking to expand its influence in Southeast Europe. To that end, it's preparing to ratify military agreements with several countries, including Albania, North Macedonia and the narco-terrorist entity in the NATO-occupied Serbian province of Kosovo and Metohia. For its part, Greece sees this as an attempt to encircle it with enemies, with Ankara establishing a strategic presence and expanding influence behind Athens' back.
(2025-03-20). Who is Opposing Peace in Ukraine? libya360.wordpress.com Dmitri Kovalevich As Trump reshapes U.S. policy on Ukraine, Zelensky faces mounting pressure, exposing the West's contradictions in prolonging the war. March 2025 marks the beginning of a fourth year of the military conflict in Ukraine. Kiev, its sponsors in Europe and the United States, are proving unwilling to end the war being waged despite…
(2025-03-20). Cuba Sends Doctors, the US Sends Sanctions. libya360.wordpress.com Helen Yaffe On February 25, US secretary of state Marco Rubio announced restrictions on visas for both government officials in Cuba and any others worldwide who are "complicit" with the island nation's overseas medical-assistance programs. A US State Department statement clarified that the sanction extends to "current and former" officials and the "immediate family of such persons." This action,…
(2025-03-20). Trump's Tuesday Night Massacre (Transcript). levernews.com üí°Following is an unedited, automated transcript of the podcast episode that you can listen to David from the levers. Reader supported newsroom, this is lever time. I'm David Sirota. In another unprecedented move, President Donald Trump this week, fired two of the nation's top antitrust regulators at one of the government's oldest agencies, the Federal Trade Commission. But these weren't routine pink slips that happened with the changeover of one administration to the next. Tr…
(2025-03-20). Trump's press secretary humiliated live on TV after being brutally fact checked by journalist. leftfootforward.org The Trump administration is no stranger to spreading misinformation, yet even by its own standards, the latest incident has left viewers shocked. | The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, decided to smear a federal judge who ordered the White House to hold off on its massive deportations. | It comes after Trump called for U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's impeachment, not because the judge did something wrong, but because he issued a ruling the president didn't like in an Alien Enemies Act case. | Boasberg has issued an order temporarily banning the administration from removing migrants from the…
(2025-03-20). NicaNotes: Celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Nicaraguan Literacy Campaign of 1980! afgj.org 
By Katherine Hoyt (Katherine Hoyt is a retired co-coordinator of the Nicaragua Network and the Alliance for Global Justice. She lived in Nicaragua from 1966 to 1984, mostly in Matagalpa. These are her memories along with information from the Nicaraguan Ministry of Education.) Fifteen days after the triumph of the Revolution in July of 1979,…
(2025-03-20). Movement against increased military spending grows in Italy. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands of people took to the streets of Rome on March 15 to protest against the EU's armament agenda and rising military expenditures, which will funnel resources from social services and welfare. "Not one euro for their war" was the rallying cry of the demonstrators, who mobilized in response to a call from Potere al Popolo. The demonstration included grassroots trade unionists, student associations, and political organizations. | The protest took place in parallel to a pro-EU rally initiated by Repubblica journalist Michele Serra, which called on the public to defend the ambiguous concept of "European values…
(2025-03-20). Colombia's Supreme Court suspends Uribe trial. colombiareports.com Colombia's Supreme Court ordered to suspend the trial against former President President Alvaro Uribe while a peer confirms or challenges the judge's impartiality The order was issued in response to…
(2025-03-20). American citizen Glezmann freed by Taliban, returning to US. geo.tv 
US hostage envoy Adam Boehler and former US Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad meeting with Taliban officials. — Afghan foreign ministry
(2025-03-20). A prisà£o de Duterte: Um alerta para Bukele. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-20). Tenants on the March: An Interview With Cea Weaver. dissentmagazine.org 
"Organizing tenants has the potential to shape the political landscape for decades to come."
(2025-03-20). How to stop being surprised by extreme weather? Stop making it about climate. wattsupwiththat.com An inane study that tries to link tree rings and severe weather, while ignoring warning fatigue. but hey, it's PEER REVIEWED!
(2025-03-20). PNG and Bougainville to hold more talks on independence issue. asiapacificreport.nz By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The parties involved in talks aimed at resolving an impasse over Bougainville's push for independence are planning to meet several more times before a deadline in June. The leaders of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville have been meeting all week in Port Moresby, with former New Zealand Governor-General…
(2025-03-20). 'Abbott Elementary' star and Philly native Quinta Brunson files for divorce from Kevin Anik, her husband of 3 years. whyy.org The largely private relationship between Brunson, the Her filing in Los Angeles Superior Court states the pair have an agreement they signed after marriage on how their assets should be divided in a divorce. They have no children together, so the divorce should be relatively…
(2025-03-20). Pastor resigns to shift attention to broader network. anabaptistworld.org Meghan Good, lead pastor at Trinity Mennonite Church in Glendale, Ariz., is resigning May 2 to focus on broader ministry.
(2025-03-20). Parents and Children Warned Against Buying Roblox-Inspired Toy Containing Toxic Chemicals. pressenza.com 
Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a warning to parents and children against buying toys inspired by the popular online game "Roblox" due to the presence of toxic lead and other harmful chemicals. | In a recent market monitoring, BAN Toxics purchased and tested the mini-action figure toy from an ambulant vendor in Quezon City. The sample was analyzed using a Vanta C Series HH XRF Analyzer, which revealed toxic lead levels of up to 1,460 parts per million (ppm), along with other hazardous chemicals such as antimony, arsenic, bromine, chromium, and mercury. | The toy likewise failed to meet the existing product…
(2025-03-20). Protesters disrupt House of Lords to demand abolition of unelected chamber. leftfootforward.org Protesters disrupted a sitting of the House of Lords earlier today, as they demanded an end to the unelected chamber. | Clips of the moment shared online show people in the public gallery throwing leaflets and chanting: "Lords out people in." Pieces of paper were also thrown down as Peers looked on. | Labour peer Baroness Twycross was debating the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ day, when shouts were heard from the gallery. | The Evening Standard reported: "Protester Lucy Porter, 50, a primary school teacher from Leeds, told the PA news agency she was "campaigning for a house of the people". | "On the Lords, s…
(2025-03-20). Kim Jung Min's "Freeze Tag" Solo Exhibition in Seoul Brings the Iceberg Image Alive. pressenza.com 
One of Seoul city's must-see places is Insa-dong, where many art galleries are located in the vibrant tourist-friendly village in the city's center. As that neighborhood is one of my favorite places in the city, I am always curious about that area because it has a lot to see and experience. | Recently, I was invited to visit an exhibition by a Korean designer and visual artist, Kim Jung Min, who brought pieces of icebergs and adorable penguin sculptures into the gallery. | Her solo exhibit that was on display from 12-18 March 2025 at the gallery (www.galleryis.com) is entitled "Freeze Tag" trunk design using for…
(2025-03-20). Pa. Congressman Dan Meuser signals possible governor bid during Philly visit, as Democrats voice frustration over federal cuts. whyy.org 
(2025-03-20). Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions. whyy.org Trump has derided the Education Department as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology. However, completing its dismantling is most likely impossible without an act of Congress, which created the department in 1979. Repu…
(2025-03-20). Delaware principal was indicted 7 months ago for raping student, but authorities never alerted public or families. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Teachers and other staffers at Alexis I. du Pont Middle School in Delaware received a vague and perplexing official email in September 2023 about Principal Tasha Oliver. | Oliver was on leave, the missive from district officials said, without detailing the nature of her departure or an expected return date. | Assistant Principal Christina Kaleese took over in an interim role, and this school year assumed…
(2025-03-20). Canadian trucking industry braces for tariff deadline. america.cgtn.com 
Canada is awaiting the new tariff deadline. In early March, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would be making an exception for the Canadian and Mexican auto industries, and paused tariffs impacting that sector. But that exemption runs out in early April. Trump is also threatening further tariffs on other goods. | CGTN's Dan Williams now reports.
(2025-03-20). N.J. committee passes bills to stop big rent increases, prevent property hoarding and improve communication about affordable housing. whyy.org
(2025-03-20). New $50 million Day Scholars fund opens for cultural revitalization, healing, and education. windspeaker.com
(2025-03-20). Trump's betrayal of America's social contract and global standing. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's betrayal of the ideals and values that America has embraced and which made it an unrivaled nation is tragic. Every Republican with a conscience should rise and put America first.
(2025-03-20). Dissent: Now More Than Ever! dissentmagazine.org 
Join Dissent on April 8 for a special fundraiser in New York City.
(2025-03-20). Priceless eggs | Recipe: Spring strata. anabaptistworld.org Helping HENs LLC is turning two this month! In March 2023 we registered our family backyard egg operation as an official business. This decision was in response to the increasing size of our flock, thanks to having a rooster fertilizing eggs and broody hens hatching more and more chicks. There was also growing demand for …
(2025-03-20). Montgomery County releases Community Health Assessment report. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? On Thursday, Montgomery County released its first-ever In 2024, more than 3,300 people responded to the surveys and participated in focus groups
(2025-03-20). Climate Change Racial Divide in the Australian Desert? wattsupwiththat.com In Coober Pedy, white people live in comfortable dugouts, while Aboriginals swelter on the surface. But is this really a climate change racial divide?>
(2025-03-20). Mexico bans planting GMO corn seeds to protect native species. america.cgtn.com 
Mexico has passed a Constitutional amendment to protect native corn and ban the planting of genetically modified corn seeds, which come mainly from the United States.Agricultural experts and Mexican officials say the measure will have sweeping implications for agriculture, trade and food sovereignty.CGTN's | Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City.
(2025-03-20). Climate Propaganda at Columbia University: Meet Prof. Lisa Sachs. wattsupwiththat.com Your assumption is that CO2 is a pollutant and worse—and Net Zero is a worthy goal. Maybe just the opposite! Do you allow debate at Columbia Center on this? The students deserve to hear both sides, particularly when the ignored side is winning in business and in politics.
(2025-03-20). Study Destroys Basis of EPA Climate Regulations. wattsupwiththat.com The new findings aren't just a minor correction to the scientific record; they are a reversal of dangerous conclusions drawn from sloppy—perhaps even fraudulent—analyses. Everything we've been told about climate change and food security is wrong.
(2025-03-20). Trump faces legal showdown over alleged deportation order breach. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump speaks as he signs documents in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US February 4, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: A US judge has warned the Trump administration that it could face consequences if it is found to have ignored a court order temporarily…
(2025-03-20). Pope Francis off ventilation as health improves, says Vatican. geo.tv 
Pope Francis looks on, at a mass to open the Synod of Bishops in St. Peter's square at the Vatican, October 2, 2024. — ReutersVATICAN CITY: Pope Francis is recovering from pneumonia and no longer requires mechanical ventilation at night for breathing, with doctors…
(2025-03-20). President Trump to sign order to shut down Department of Education today. geo.tv 
(2025-03-20). Indonesia passes bill allowing military in more govt roles. geo.tv 
Indonesian Military Special Forces personnel march during the 79th Indonesian Military Anniversary celebrations at the National Monument complex in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 5, 2024. —ReutersLawmakers shout "agree", Puan bangs the gavel.Previously military officers could serve…
(2025-03-20). From Chakswari to House of Lords: Shaffaq Mohammed's journey. geo.tv 
Lord Shaffaq Mohammed took oath on the Holy Quran in the House of Lords last week. — Reporter
(2025-03-20). Mass Iftar distribution in Dubai inspires non-Muslims to embrace Islam. geo.tv 
Spirit of Ramadan: Non-Muslim volunteers join hands to spread joy during Iftar distribution at Dubai Barsha. — ReporterDUBAI: The widespread distribution of Iftar meals in Dubai, transcending barriers of race, religion, and nationality, has led to a remarkable phenomenon: …
(2025-03-20). Millions face delays as Trump administration ends Social Security phone verification. nationofchange.org
(2025-03-20). USDA ends school food program halting more than $1 billion in federal spending. nationofchange.org Two program providing schools and food banks with money to buy from local farmers and ranchers were recently ended by the United States Department of Agriculture.
(2025-03-20). Judge blocks Trump EPA from clawing back $14 billion in climate grants. nationofchange.org Judge Chutkan said the government's "vague and unsubstantiated assertions of fraud are insufficient."
(2025-03-20). Sporting contradictions: athletes, the Olympics and climate change. onlineopinion.com.au That they think their views make the slightest difference is almost charming. That they pick climate change as the issue suggests they have slumbered in a deep, uninterrupted sleep.
(2025-03-20). F-35s From Hill AFB Arrive In England. twz.com 
A sizable contingent of F-35A #F35's Bound for Lakenheath from Hill AFB Estimating 5630N025W at 1756z And Will Freq Switch at 20W.
(2025-03-20). New European Union Plan To Boost Local Arms Production Would Freeze U.S. Out Of Billions. twz.com 
Canada, angered by Trump's tariffs and rhetoric, may also join this new initiative as concerns over reliance on U.S. weapons grow.
(2025-03-20). Teachers say 'see you in court' as Trump tries to abolish Department of Education. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in As U.S. President Trump is set…
(2025-03-20). The Shameful Story of How Australia's Family Court Was Weaponised Against Men. dailysceptic.org Bettina Arndt tells the shameful story of how Australia's family court was weaponised against men. "The entire family court system is full of people with a bias against men," she says.
(2025-03-20). How To Avoid Asbestos In Your Makeup. levernews.com
(2025-03-20). Former Penn swimmer Lia Thomas has been at the center of the transgender student athlete debate. Here's what to know. whyy.org Lia Thomas is a former University of Pennsylvania swimmer who drew harsh criticism for her success as the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I championship in 2022, the year she graduated. | Thomas is now in the news again. The White House announced Wednesday
(2025-03-20). Europe in Shock: The U.S. Push for Militarization and the Path to a New Global Order. pressenza.com Europeans are in shock as they face the latest moves by the U.S. government against the continent. From the paternalistic lecture delivered by Vice President J.D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference in February ( Do I need to remind my fellow Americans that the reality we share today has deep European roots? The Western world was shaped and developed…
(2025-03-20). Police arrest US hospital worker who shot colleague in car park. scmp.com The shooting occurred at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital in a northern suburb of Detroit in Michigan state.
(2025-03-20). M23 Capture more Towns in Eastern DR Congo. plusnews.ug 
The Alliance fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) rebellion has pressed on in eastern DR Congo, capturing the town of Walikale in North Kivu Province, late Wednesday, March 19, reports indicate. The town of Walikale which sits about 130 kilometres northwest Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province which the rebels seized on January 27. It is the farthest west …
(2025-03-20). Land Forces Commander Muhanga Calls on Troops to Uphold Disciple in South Sudan. plusnews.ug 
The Commander Land Force of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, called on troops to uphold discipline and professionalism while in South Sudan under "Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya." The deployment follows a request by the South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, seeking urgent support in stabilising …
(2025-03-20). Uganda's Army Chief Kainerugaba in Rwanda for high-level talks. plusnews.ug 
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda. Gen Kainerugaba is scheduled to hold discussions with senior leaders of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and meet with Rwandan President H.E. Paul Kagame. The Ugandan General's visit coincides with tensions in the region, particularly …
(2025-03-20). DPP Opposes Bail for Jailed Lawyer Eron Kiiza. plusnews.ug 
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has opposed the bail application of jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza, citing concerns over the nature of the charge against him. Kiiza was found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to nine months in prison by the General Court Martial, chaired by Brigadier Robert Freeman Mugabe, …
(2025-03-20). Parliament Divided Over Shs4.255Trn Supplementary Budget Approval. plusnews.ug 
A sharp disagreement has emerged among Parliament's Budget Committee members after only 18 out of 59 MPs signed the main report recommending approval of the contentious Shs4.255 trillion supplementary budget. Most of those endorsing the budget were from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), with Maxwell Akora (Maruzi County) of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) …