(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). The Persecution of Mahmoud Khalil is a Threat to Free Speech Everywhere. counterpunch.org 
Less than a week after President Trump boasted that he'd "brought back free speech," government agents abducted a student protestor and are trying to deport him. On March 8, without a warrant or charges, plainclothes Department of Homeland Security agents forced their way into Columbia University's student housing and detained Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil. They then shipped him to
(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). 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). Israel breaks ceasefire: Join rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(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). Israel breaks ceasefire in Gaza and kills hundreds. fidh.org
(2025-03-21). Damascus Targets All but Israel as Border Crisis Deepens. mintpressnews.com Since the seizure of Damascus by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on Dec. 8, 2024, thousands of Syrians have been killed across the country. Instead of confronting Israeli aggression and further land grabs in the nation's south, Syria's de facto President, Ahmed al-Shara'a, has directed his fire at Lebanon instead. | On March 17, fighters affiliated with the new Syrian security forces of HTS crossed into the Lebanese border town of al-Qasr, three of whom were captured by a local clan. News quickly spread that two of the militants were executed and a third seriously injured, prompting Syria's leadership to order shellin…
(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). 110 killed in Israeli raids on Gaza; Al-Qassam responds with rockets on Tel Aviv. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since dawn have killed at least 110 Palestinians and wounded 133, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. Among the casualties, 13 were killed and 40 injured in Israeli raids on homes in Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Yunis. A separate strike on a house in Bani Suhaila claimed multiple lives from the same family.The Gaza Civil Defense reported that the total death toll has risen to 530 since early Tuesday, with over a thousand injuries. The health crisis continues to worsen as multiple hospitals have been destroyed by Israeli bombing, forcing medical staff to make…
(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). Ceasefire collapse expands Israel's endless and boundary-less war. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-03-21). North Korea: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(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). 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). 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). 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). Kariega residents share their reflections on Human Rights Day. sanews.gov.za Kariega residents share their reflections on Human Rights Day | The residents of Kariega in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality have shared their thoughts on the significance of Human Rights Day, emphasising the importance of freedom, self-expression, and government accountability. | Speaking to SAnews, 17-year-old Luphumelo Hini from KwaNobuhle said Human Rights Day represented her ability to express herself freely and pursue her dreams without restrictions. | "Human Rights to me means that we are able to express ourselves in different ways, we are able to live our lives freely, we are able to follow and fulfil…
(2025-03-21). Palestinian Rights Are Human Rights. counterpunch.org 
"Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, Don't give up the fight." — Bob Marley, Jamaican composer and Reggae pioneer Human rights are rooted in the ancient ideas of civility, equality and justice. The term is used frequently, but less often reflected upon. The philosophical belief that certain rights
(2025-03-21). Deputy President calls for action to tackle unemployment, inequality. sanews.gov.za Deputy President calls for action to tackle unemployment, inequality | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for urgent and sustained efforts to address unemployment and inequality, describing them as fundamental human rights issues. | Speaking at the national Human Rights Day commemoration in Kariega, the Deputy President acknowledged South Africa's economic progress but said the country's 31.9% unemployment rate remained an indicator of persistent socio-economic challenges. | "The pursuit of a just and equitable society is a complex endeavour. While South Africa has experienced notable economic growth thro…
(2025-03-21). Israel out of Gaza, stop the bombing now! greenleft.org.au 
(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). Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair. icrc.org
(2025-03-21). Minister commits to better access to quality sporting facilities. sanews.gov.za Minister commits to better access to quality sporting facilities | The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has emphasised the importance of investing in school sports to provide young people with opportunities and prevent delinquency. | The Minister officially handed over a newly built multi-purpose sports facility at the James Ndulula Primary School on Friday, as part of the Human Rights Day commemorations in Kariega, Eastern Cape. | The Deputy President Paul Mashatile was also present during the handover ceremony before his address at the main Human Rights Day event at the Derrick Ferreira Sta…
(2025-03-21). Marking Martin Luther King Jr.'s Chicago. counterpunch.org 
Eight Places You Need to Visit and Understand Chicago's Black Freedom Struggle Go to Montgomery, Alabama today and markers to the civil rights movement dot the city landscape: Dr. King's house, the place where Rosa Parks was arrested, homes of other activists like E.D. Nixon and Georgia Gilmore, the site where the 1960 Freedom Riders
(2025-03-21). Israel Kills around 600 in Gaza over 3 Days. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — More than 590 Palestinians have been killed in attacks since the Israeli regime broke the Gaza ceasefire on Tuesday, while the death toll continues to rise as Israeli air attacks and ground assaults have intensified.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Tunisian president sacks PM amid economic, migration crisis. newarab.com 
Tunisian President Maddouri was replaced by Sara Zaafarani, who is an engineer and has been minister of equipment and housing since 2021. She is Tunisia's third prime minister in less than two years. | In recent months, Saied has sharply criticised the performance of ministers, saying many have not met the require…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Live: Global flight schedules disrupted amid all-day closure of Heathrow Airport. channelnewsasia.com
(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). 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). Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2024. icrc.org
(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). 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). Heathrow Rebounds: Flights Resume Amidst Major Power Outage. devdiscourse.com Heathrow Airport has announced the resumption of some flights after a major power outage forced its closure on Friday. The incident left around 200,000 passengers stranded as a result of a fire at a neighboring electrical substation.
(2025-03-21). Calls for Pentagon to Limit Military Flights After Fatal Collision. devdiscourse.com In a pressing appeal, ten Democratic lawmakers have called upon the Pentagon to scale back military training flights in the Washington, D.C., area. This request follows the tragic January collision between a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter, resulting in 67 fatalities.
(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). London Heathrow fire cancels and diverts dozens of MENA flights. newarab.com 
Flights between the The disruption grounded more than 1,000 flights, leaving thousands of passengers stranded or scrambling for alternative routes. UAE airliners Emirates and Etihad Airways were among those affected by the shutdown. | Emirates announced…
(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). 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). 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). Somali journalist killed in Al-Shabaab bombing, at least 22 others arrested for reporting attack. CPJ Staff
(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). 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). Israeli security official: Shin Bet might assassinate Netanyahu. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Concerns about a possible threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's safety have been raised by a former senior official in Israel's internal security agency, the Shin Bet (Shabak). The official warned that internal tensions within the agency could result in an extreme act, including the possibility of assassination.In a televised interview, Amit Asa, a well-known member of Israel's security sector, made the incendiary comments, implying that the Prime Minister is in a hazardous environment due to the consequences from the firing of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.Asa said, "As a theoretical scenario, we sh…
(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). 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). This Editor Declares Candidacy & Next Day NJ Asm Freiman Calls the Cops. fightbackbetter.com 
I will claim it — if the politicians call the cops after I declare a challenge to their candidacy for re-election — I must be doing something right. What are they afraid of? | On Monday March 17 Democratic Party assembly members and re-election candidates invited the public to a nominating petition signing event at a public local bagel shop in Montgomery Township. This editor attended with my own petition in hand to challenge each of the candidates. My communication to them was clear. I made an attempt to open a dialogue, explaining the primary reason for my candidacy and suggesting a path for each o…
(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). 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). 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). Punjab Congress Protests Unfulfilled Promises to Women. devdiscourse.com The Punjab Congress staged a significant protest on Friday, taking a stand against the state government's failure to fulfill a key election promise to women voters.
(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). 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). Germany gives green light to accelerate military spending. plenglish.com Berlin, March 21 (Prensa Latina) The upper house of the German Parliament (Bundesrat) approved today the introduction of constitutional reforms to accelerate military spending and infrastructure investments, following the favorable vote of the lower house last Tuesday.
(2025-03-21). Dark Times and Some Inspiration. counterpunch.org 
I put N"P"R on while I made coffee three mornings ago and learned three things: +1. The US imperialist client and occupation and apartheid state of Israel launched a surprise bombardment that slaughtered 400 Palestinian human beings (including many children) in Gaza even as Israel-Hamas peace talks were ongoing last weekend because (a) the Donald
(2025-03-21). Yemen's Hypersonic Missile Targets Tel Aviv. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Yemeni military forces have conducted a missile attack on Tel Aviv to express solidarity with the Palestinian people suffering from the Israeli regime's onslaught on Gaza.
(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). 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). New U.S. airstrikes pound Yemen, targeting many areas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The United States launched four airstrikes on the Al-Katheeb area in the Mina district, along with attacks on Al-Asayed in Al-Safraa, Sa'dah, as part of its ongoing military campaign against Yemen, according to Ansar Allah-affiliated, Houthi media.The U.S. airstrikes, which have continued since Sunday, follow President Donald Trump's announcement of a "decisive operation" against the Houthis after designating them a global terrorist organization. Washington cited the group's military actions in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, as well as its blockade of Israeli-bound vessels in support of Gaza, as threats t…
(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). 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). Israel 'General's Plan' for north Gaza returns as Hamas responds. newarab.com 
(2025-03-21). Israel limits Aqsa access on 3rd Friday of Ramadan, 80,000 pray. newarab.com 
(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). Palestine reiterates global call to stop Israeli aggression. plenglish.com Ramallah, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Foreign Ministry once again claimed on Friday international pressure on Israel to force it to end its military offensive against the Gaza Strip, which caused more than 1,000 dead and wounded in hardly four days.
(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). Russia Asserts Iran's Right to Peaceful Nuclear Energy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The press secretary of the Russian president acknowledged that Iran has the right to develop peaceful nuclear energy.
(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). 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). 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). Russia defends Iran's right to peaceful nuclear programme. newarab.com 
(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). 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). Does the US military even know why it's bombing Yemen? responsiblestatecraft.org 
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Fox News last weekend that the U.S. military had launched operations against the Houthis in Yemen because "ships haven't been able to go through for over a year without being shot at." He then said that in December-ish (not giving a specific date) that "we sent a ship through, it was shot at 17 times."Military sources who spoke to
(2025-03-21). US approves precision rocket sale to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi conflict. newarab.com 
The US State Department has approved what would be the first sale of advanced precision kill weapon systems to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of $100 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday. | The potential sale comes as the Yemen's civil war erupted in late 2014 when the Houthis seized the cap…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Iran within A Point of Sealing 2026 World Cup Spot. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran defeated the UAE 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
(2025-03-21). Ayatollah Khamenei Warns US of Iran's 'Hard Slap'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the futility of American threats in confrontation with Iran, warning the US that it will be given a hard slap in case of any sinister action against the Iranian nation.
(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). CPJ, partners condemn spate of attacks on journalists in Bangladesh. CPJ Staff
(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). No, NewsBreak, the Supposed "Cold Blob" in the Atlantic Isn't a Harbinger of the Atlantic Ocean Current Collapsing. wattsupwiththat.com Rather than presenting a balanced view of the scientific debate, the media continually pushes alarming narratives intended not to inform but rather to generate fear. Yet the stories almost always lack empirical backing or even fly in the face of what data actually show. The reality is there is no evidence that AMOC is on the verge of collapsing. Indeed, based on the current state of knowledge about the AMOC, science can't even say whether it is changing at all, much less whether it is speeding up or slowing down. Readers deserve better than another round of speculative climate doom predictions based on the unveri…
(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). Sachin Tendulkar Reflects on World Cup Legacy and Records. devdiscourse.com Sachin Tendulkar, a cricket icon, recently opened up about the emotional journey of the 2007 World Cup, where India's campaign ended at the group stage. Speaking on 'Backstage with Boria,' Tendulkar described the defeat as heartbreaking, acknowledging the strong team expectations that year. However, this loss became a pivotal point, pushing the team to even greater dedication, ultimately leading to their 2011 World Cup victory.
(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). First Saudi World Cup worker death brings heartbreak to Pakistan. newarab.com 
A Pakistani foreman has reportedly died while working on a new stadium in Muhammed Arshad allegedly fell to his death while Citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the incident,…
(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). Zara retailer establishes flagship store in China, with cafe and content creation studio. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Zara, the fast fashion retail subsidiary of the Spanish multinational fashion design, manufacturing, and retailing group Inditex, opened a new flagship store in Nanjing, China. The new store also includes a cafe and a content creation studio.Zara opens a flagship store in China: Zara announced the opening of its new store in Nanjing, China, aiming to expand internationally. The new store features a cafe and a content creation studio. Notably, the Spanish company has made significant investments in its digital presence to attract more customers amid the push to expand in Asia, particularly…
(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). China welcomes Republican senator to address ties with US. plenglish.com Beijing, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Foreign Ministry welcomed Friday US Republican Senator from Montana, Steve Daines, who is on an official visit to Beijing, in a context marked by trade tensions with the United States.
(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). 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). Walter Salles's "I Am Still Here" and the Choices We Must Make Since We Too are Still Here. counterpunch.org 
Last month, I saw the film I Am Still Here directed by Walter Salles, written by a dynamic trio including: Murilo Hauser, Heitor Lorega, and Marcelo Rubens Paiva (Son of Eunice and Rubens Paiva). I am Still Here is about Marcelo's parents during the tumultuous 1970's in Brazil at what seems like just the middle of a military
(2025-03-21). Make the World Scared Again: U.S. Threatens U.N. Agencies. counterpunch.org 
"Are you or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?" was the key question at the U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) hearings during the 1950s McCarthy era. At the height of the anti-Soviet/Communist fear, HUAC cost thousands of people their jobs and created a powerful chill to freedom of speech and association.
(2025-03-21). From Florida to California, More Than 1100 Communities Face Risk of Urban Wildfires. counterpunch.org 
A new report from Headwaters Economics concludes that 1,100 communities scattered across the country are vulnerable to urban wildfires, such as the recent Altadena and Pacific Palisades blazes in California. While the origins of these blazes were on public lands, wind-tossed embers soon ignited homes, setting up an uncontrollable chain reaction in which one burning
(2025-03-21). Trump, Musk and Their Democratic "Opposition" counterpunch.org 
Turns out there's a difference between living in interesting times and trying to exist amid delirium. How I envy those Trumpian Americans, their bloodstreams teeming with patriotism and microplastics, whose biggest concerns seem to be transexual athletes and paper straws. But with apologies to the 45th and 47th President and all those lying prostrate before
(2025-03-21). Pardon My Idiocy. counterpunch.org 
A local friend planned a petition party to help the Pennsylvania Dems get nominees on ballots. I cooked up a dish to share, and went over to help with coats and chairs. One of the attendees was showing another how to find podcasts on a smartphone. I could hear Michael Cohen ranting to Ben Meiselas
(2025-03-21). The Endless Russian-Turkish-Crimean Wars. counterpunch.org 
This is the thirteenth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in worlds beyond the pathological obsessions of Donald Trump. (This week, probably without being able to locate Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and western Europe on a globe, President Trump tried to dictate peace terms
(2025-03-21). We Need A New Progressive Program, And We Need It Now! counterpunch.org 
Progressives, put aside your justifiable detestation of Donald Trump and his Musky minions for one second, and answer this question: Q: What's the most important difference between MAGA Republicans and Democrats? A: MAGA Republicans have a program for change. Yes, it's a terrible program: a toxic mix of pro-oligarchy economic policy, tribal-nationalist politics, patriarchal social
(2025-03-21). Discovery of Immense Methane Leaks in Antarctica. counterpunch.org 
A new discovery of methane leaks in Antarctica could be a game-changer and potential near-term threat that's difficult to characterize without sounding overly negative. Of course, situations like this that appear threatening to civilization, or life as we know it, are difficult to believe and accept as something the will really happen, which is understandable
(2025-03-21). Reinstated and It Feels So Good. counterpunch.org 
Score a win for the federal court system over President Trump, the Department of Government Efficiency, and its head, billionaire GOP donor Elon Musk. On the evening of March 13, U.S. District Judge James Bedar in Maryland ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to reinstate its illegally fired probationary employees in a lawsuit that Democratic
(2025-03-21). Take Telsa Down: A Billionaire Was Never Going to Stop Climate Change. counterpunch.org 
"We need clean air, not another billionaire!" The words slip naturally from my lips, repeated by the crowd outside the Tesla showroom in Manhattan. It's a go-to chant for Planet Over Profit, the climate justice group I organize with. We want clean air, not wealth inequality, and the two are incompatible. The action we co-organized
(2025-03-21). Episodes From the Great Disappearance. counterpunch.org 
On January 29, ICE pulled over Bernandino Randa Marinas on his way to work in Chicago. After handing his ID to an ICE agent, Bernandino was ordered to keep his hands on the steering wheel of his car and not to move. He was held this way for around 40 minutes before one of the ICE officers told him he was under arrest. When Bernando asked to see a warrant, the officer quickly flashed him his cell phone. But he was not shown a Notice to Appear, and at the time of his arrest, there were no pending proceedings against him. Bernandino has lived in the US for more than 20 years, has two children who are US citizens, an…
(2025-03-21). Trump First, America Last. counterpunch.org 
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
(2025-03-21). Stepan Bandera's sinister mi6 alliance exposed. strategic-culture.su 
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(2025-03-21). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-03-21). Today's solo interview on NewsX, India : Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia's Engels Airbase | 54 Drones Downed | War Escalates. gilbertdoctorow.com
(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). 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). Mother's Day in Gaza: A day of mourning, not celebration. newarab.com 
For many children and mothers around the world, Mother's Day holds different meanings. | For some, it is a day of warmth, love, and celebration, while for others, it offers an opportunity to express gratitude through gifts and flowers. | Around the world, Mother's Day is celebrated on different dates, and in many Arab countries, 21 March marks the occasion. | However, not everyone will celebrate this day. In Palestine, particularly, the ongoing Since October 7, 2023, more than 25,000 wome…
(2025-03-21). Egypt denies report it will 'absorb' 500,000 Gazans in Sinai. newarab.com 
Cairo…
(2025-03-21). Mia Khalifa slams Gal Gadot; Yellowjackets star backs Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-03-21). UCLA sued over 2024 mob attack on pro-Palestinian protesters. newarab.com 
The University of California, Los Angeles, was sued on Thursday over a In one of the most violent incidents from US protests related to the Gaza war, masked assailants, described by officials as "instigators," stormed the tent camp of pro-Palestinian protesters with clubs and poles. The encampment occupants said fireworks were also hurled at them. | The situation…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Tunisia: Maersk 'workers' clash with pro-Palestinian protesters. newarab.com 
In Tunisia, pro-Palestine On 18 March, members of the Coordination for Joint Action…
(2025-03-21). From the river to the sea: Palestine will be free! ecosocialism.org.au
(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). 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). Vietnam Promotes Relations with the World Bank. plenglish.com Hanoi, March 21 (Prensa Latina) The Vice President of the National Assembly of Vietnam, Le Minh Hoan, today expressed respect for the cooperation between his country and the World Bank (WB), and hoped that both parties will continue to promote these good relations.
(2025-03-21). Cuba attends inauguration ceremony of Namibia's president. plenglish.com Windhoek, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero participated today in the inauguration ceremony of the first woman president of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, held at the State House.
(2025-03-21). Saint Lucia supports medical cooperation from Cuba. plenglish.com Castries, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J. Pierre, acknowledged the importance of Cuban medical cooperation and denied accusations of alleged labor trafficking, local media reported today.
(2025-03-21). "Unknown Russia" Film Festival Opens in Moscow. plenglish.com Moscow, March 21 (Prensa Latina) The second "Unknown Russia" documentary film festival opened in Moscow with the presentation of the film "I'm Still Dancing," which tells the story of young ballet students from various countries, Prensa Latina learned today.
(2025-03-21). FAO marks International Day of Forests. plenglish.com Rome, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reportedly marks International Day of Forests (IDF) on Friday with a series of events in this capital, under the theme "Forests and Foods."
(2025-03-21). Sudan's Army recaptures Presidential Palace in Khartoum. plenglish.com Khartoum, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) Sudanese Army troops recaptured Friday the Presidential Palace and other government buildings in this capital, held by paramilitary groups since the beginning of the war.
(2025-03-21). WTO chief to ask for support for Ethiopia's accession. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Nicozi Awela announced on Friday that she will call African member states to support Ethiopia's bid to join the global international trade organization.
(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). Not everyone in power in Europe has gone mad: an encouraging bit of news from….Belgium. gilbertdoctorow.com In the past several weeks, I have written a couple of essays on how Belgians are viewing Russia and its war in and over Ukraine. In one article, I put the spotlight on the newly installed Minister of Defense, Theo Francken, who a decade ago was bold and exposed the government and media lies about …
(2025-03-21). Another interesting 'Big Debate' on NewsX, India: Russia & Ukraine Swap 372 POWs As Trump Pitches U.S Control of Zaporizhzhia. gilbertdoctorow.com
(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). Can Yaman 'El Turco' sets global premiere dates — watch the trailer. albawaba.com .jpg)
ALBAWABA – Can Yaman El Turco sets global release dates and premieres soon.Madd Entertainment, located in Istanbul, published the international trailer for the highly anticipated English-language drama "El Turco," starring Turkish megastar Can Yaman. This six-episode series weaves history, action-adventure, and romance around a famous Ottoman person who represents Turkey and the West."El Turco" will premiere on Voyo in Romania, IVI in Russia, and Globoplay in Brazil on March 21, 2025. Mediaset Infinity will play a ten-minute preview today in Italy, while Canale 5 will air the whole series on March 27. The show wi…
(2025-03-21). Crypto Market Manipulator Pleads Guilty in Landmark Fraud Case. devdiscourse.com Aleksei Andriunin, the founder of cryptocurrency financial services firm Gotbit, has admitted to U.S. charges involving market manipulation of digital tokens. The Russian national, recently extradited from Portugal, pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court on Friday.
(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). Birmingham refuse workers on indefinite strike against pay cuts. wsws.org Unite is doing everything to disarm its members, with Birmingham City Council used as a test case to enforce a level of austerity—against its 1.1 million population—outstripping that imposed under successive Tory-led central governments.
(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). American detainee freed in a Qatari-brokered deal with Taliban. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An American citizen detained in Afghanistan for over two years has been released in a deal brokered by Qatar, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday.George Glezmann, 66, a Delta Airlines mechanic, was freed after weeks of negotiations led by Qatari and U.S. officials. Rubio confirmed that Glezmann is now en route to the United States, where he will reunite with his wife, Aleksandra. A U.S. official told
(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). The way forward for mass protests against İmamoğlu's detention. wsws.org The protest movement needs a clear political perspective and leadership. This will not be provided by the CHP, which fears the protests spiraling out of its control and spreading to workplaces, turning into a mass mobilization of the working class.
(2025-03-21). Labour "lefts" capitulate as Starmer targets sick and disabled. wsws.org McDonnell's appeal for a "threshold of suffering" epitomises the collapse of any serious challenge by the Corbynite "left" to the Starmer government's class war measures.
(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). Donald Trump Declares April 2 "Tax Day" cepr.net
(2025-03-21). Patent Monopolies: The Biggest Tax No One Knows About. cepr.net
(2025-03-21). Brazilian reporter's personal information, photos leaked following investigative work. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-21). Jordanian publisher arrested under cybercrime law after ex-PM complains. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-21). Haitian gangs set fire to 3 Port-au-Prince radio stations as violence escalates. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-21). Bénin Web TV suspended for reporting on media regulator's budget. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-21). Pakistan authorities detain Raftar founder Farhan Mallick in Karachi. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-21). Georgia parliament very close to making harsher 'foreign agent' bill a law. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-21). Exiled Pakistani journalist's brothers 'abducted,' another journalist disappears. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-21). Live at 1 p.m. Eastern: Greenpeace Faces Extinction — The Climate Realism Show #150. wattsupwiththat.com For decades, Greenpeace activists have used the legal system, "direct action," vandalism, and even violence against energy companies and workers. Well, the tables have turned BIG TIME. A North Dakota jury decided this week that Greenpeace must pay oil company Energy Transfer a staggering $667 million for inciting protests, encouraging violence, and damaging the company's reputation. Before the verdict, Greenpeace USA said such a decision would bankrupt the organization and drive it to extinction. Well, Greenpeace are the dinosaurs and that case is their asteroid.
(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). Net Zero Blamed for Heathrow Shutdown. wattsupwiththat.com Net Zero has been blamed for the complete shutdown of Heathrow after an aviation industry expert told Reform MP and Deputy Leader Richard Tice that Heathrow is moving from diesel back-up generators to biomass and the system failed "at the first time of asking" when a local electrical substation went up in flames. The Mail has more.
(2025-03-21). The reunion: A tale of unrequited love. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-21). CARTOONS: Trump a tariff-eying threat to World trade. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). 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). 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). "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). 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). Meet Blue, Nvidia's first AI robot who talks and tells jokes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Nvidia, the American multinational corporation and technology company, launched its new artificial intelligence (AI) robot, Blue. The robot talks and tells jokes as it appeared with Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia.Nvidia launches its new AI robot, Blue: Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, unveiled the company's new robot, Blue, at the recent AI conference for developers: NVIDIA GTC 2025. | Blue, the innovative AI robot, was developed through a project called Newton. The project is a collaboration between NVIDIA, Google's DeepMind—a British-American AI research lab that is a subsidiary of Alphab…
(2025-03-21). Kim Sae-Ron 's family under fire as shocking marriage and pregnancy claims emerge. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Shocking revelations emerge about Kim Sae-Ron's secret marriage and pregnancy.Regarding the late actress Kim Sae-Ron, a fresh round of untangled secrets has surfaced. The situation is becoming increasingly chaotic. Her grieving family has been claiming things about Kim Soo-Hyun and her connection ever since she passed away, including that the actor dated her when she was a juvenile and other things. However, the YouTuber Lee Jin-Ho, who faced legal action from the family, recently revealed something unexpected. According to him, her family has been keeping a lot of information from the press.It appears…
(2025-03-21). Sudanese army captures presidential palace in major blow to RSF. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — In a significant development in Sudan's ongoing conflict, the national army announced Friday it had seized full control of the Presidential Palace in central Khartoum after intense clashes with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).A senior military source told Al Jazeera that the operation began with the army securing the palace's eastern gate before engaging in fierce combat inside the compound. Dozens of RSF fighters were reportedly killed, while others fled into the nearby Arab Market and Al-Ghaba Street.The army described the victory as a crushing blow to what it labeled the "terrorist militia of t…
(2025-03-21). Revolutionizing Freight: Railway Minister Drives CONCOR's New Vision. devdiscourse.com Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has instructed the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) to launch door-to-door freight services, providing both first and last-mile connectivity. The aim is to boost operations by increasing the number of cargo terminals from 80 to 100.
(2025-03-21). Tension in Lucknow: Cow Remains Found Outside Temple Sparks Outrage. devdiscourse.com Tensions soared in Lucknow's Madeyganj area as locals discovered suspected cow remains outside a temple, igniting outrage. Prompt intervention by police and local leaders maintained order.
(2025-03-21). Tragic Loss: 9-Year-Old Girl Found Dead, Community Demands Justice. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded in Manipur's Churachandpur district as a 9-year-old girl's lifeless body was discovered under suspicious circumstances. Police reported that she went missing Thursday evening, and her body, showing signs of violence, was found near a relief camp.
(2025-03-21). Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Two Army Personnel in Ladakh. devdiscourse.com In a tragic incident, two Army personnel lost their lives in a road accident in Ladakh as reported by officials on Friday.
(2025-03-21). Fadnavis Addresses Tensions: Nagpur Violence Under Scrutiny. devdiscourse.com Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived in Nagpur late Friday night for the first time since violence erupted in the city on March 17. The unrest, fueled by rumors of a burned 'chadar' during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, led to stone pelting and arson in several areas.
(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). The Golden Era of Andalusia revived in Toledo's Ramadan iftar. newarab.com 
(2025-03-21). Algeria prosecutors seek 10 years' jail for writer Boualem Sansal: media. newarab.com 
Algerian prosecutors have requested a 10-year prison sentence for French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, accused of undermining the country's territorial integrity, local media reported Thursday. | Sansal, a prominent figure in North African modern francophone literature, is known for his criticism of Algerian authorities as well as of Islamists. | The 80-year-old was detained in November upon arrival at Algiers airport, at a time of A verdict in the case, w…
(2025-03-21). MENA Sports Wrap: Morocco's Bertal crowned world boxing champ. newarab.com 
Widad Bertal, Also in Morocco, underdogs RS Berkane were crowned league champions after a near-undefeated run in the 2024/2025 soccer season. |
(2025-03-21). Turkey braces for more protests over Istanbul mayor's arrest. newarab.com 
Turkey braced for a third day of protests on Friday, as anger spread across the country over the arrest of Istanbul's popular Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a graft and terror probe. | Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival, was arrested at dawn on Wednesday, just days before he was due to be named the candidate for the main opposition CHP party in the 2028 presidential election. | His party has denounced the detention as a "coup" and
(2025-03-21). UAE commits to $1.4 trillion investment framework in US, White House says. newarab.com 
The United Arab Emirates has committed to a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework in the United States after top UAE officials met President Donald Trump this week, a White House official said on Friday. | The new framework will "substantially increase the UAE's existing investments in the US economy" in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and American manufacturing, the official told Reuters. | The official said the agreement resulted from
(2025-03-21). A government-led definition of Islamophobia won't save Muslims. newarab.com 
At the end of February, the Labour government The move appears to be in response to the latest figures on ant…
(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). Severed pig head sent to Indonesian news outlet as president attacks foreign-funded media. CPJ Staff 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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
Susan Price (2025-03-21). No rainbow capitalism — What will it take to win LGBTIQ+ liberation? ecosocialism.org.au
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2025-03-21). President attends Namibian presidential inauguration. sanews.gov.za President attends Namibian presidential inauguration | President Cyril Ramaphosa has undertaken a working visit to the Republic of Namibia to attend the inauguration of the President-Elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. | The inauguration ceremony coincides with the nation's 35th Independence Day and will take place at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. | The working visit provides an opportunity to reaffirm the strategic nature of the cordial bilateral relations between South Africa and Namibia and further consolidate bilateral cooperation between the two countries. | Nandi-Ndaitwah will make history when she is in…
(2025-03-21). Antisemitism rising from history of hatred. independentaustralia.net 
(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…