2025-03-31: News Headlines

Ralph Nader (2025-03-31). The Vast Gaza Death Undercount. counterpunch.org Keep in mind folks that the so-called 'peace president' is wholeheartedly supporting this 21st Century Genocide. He and all of the Israeli and American facilitators of this abomination will certainly go down in infamy; and most likely descend to universal justice in due time. The vast undercount of Israeli-caused deaths in Gaza is regularly reported as 50,000. The actual toll from violent military action and the indirect deaths (stemming from infectious disease, epidemics, untreated chronic illness, untreated serious wounds, and starvation) is well over 400,000 and growing by the day.

theguardian.com (2025-03-31).   Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN   Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, including at least one United Nations employee, were killed by Israeli forces "one by one" and buried in a mass grave eight days ago in southern Gaza, the UN has said.

WSWS (2025-03-31). Conditions rapidly worsening for victims of Myanmar earthquake. wsws.org The massive disaster has struck a country already reeling from widespread poverty, food insecurity and civil war.

albawaba (2025-03-31). 51 Dead, dozens wounded: Israeli forces hit Gaza on eid morning. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to medical sources reported by Al Jazeera, Israeli bombings killed at least 51 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, the first day of Eid al-Fitr. Numerous locations were targeted by the assaults, including northern districts like Jabalia and southern Gaza's Khan Younis.Six individuals, including women and children, were slain in Al-Mawasi, where displaced families had sought refuge, according to Al Jazeera. A drone strike in the Khan Younis refugee camp killed two people and injured ten more. There were also reports of two children killed by artillery fire in Jabalia and four more de…

aljazeera.com (2025-03-31). LIVE: Israel kills over 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza since breaking ceasefire At least 80 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 48 hours, according to the enclave's Health Ministry, raising the number of those killed since Israel broke a ceasefire on March 18 to 1,001. | The Israeli army has ordered all residents of southern Gaza's Rafah to evacuate to the al-Mawasi area near Khan Younis ahead of "intense combat operations", despite the so-called "safe zone" without any basic necessities having been bombarded throughout the war.

Peoples Dispatch (2025-03-31). Movement grows to free Mahmoud Khalil. peoplesdispatch.org Hundreds came together to denounce not only Khalil's continued imprisonment in ICE detention over 1,000 miles away from home and his expecting wife, but the Trump administration's continued crackdown on the student movement for Palestine.

albawaba (2025-03-31). Houthis fire ballistic missile at Israel, clash with US navy as strikes on Yemen intensify. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As tensions in the area rise in the wake of the continuing U.S. air assault over Yemen, the Houthi movement fired a ballistic missile at Israel on Sunday. The Israeli military claims that the missile was stopped before it could enter Israeli airspace. Israeli media said that two individuals were mildly hurt as they hurried to shelters after sirens sounded in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.According to Al Jazeera, Yahya Saree, the Houthi military spokesman, took credit for the missile launch and said it was directed against Ben Gurion Airport in support of the Palestinian people. Saree said that U.S. operations…


Osama Esber (2025-03-31). Islamic Ninja Fighters and the Syrian Janus. counterpunch.org The face is a mirror of the mind. Ovid The General Security Administration in Syria has issued an executive order prohibiting its personnel from wearing masks. This decision follows the widespread use of masks by Islamic groups that took power after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. While reports indicate that the order will

Rizik Alabi (2025-03-31). New Syrian Government Sworn In as Transitional Authorities Pledge Inclusive Future. themedialine.org

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-03-31). Satellite Images Reveal 'Growing Network' of Israeli Outposts in Lebanon, Syria. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle Israeli officials have signaled that they will not give up control of the regions they currently occupy in both countries. Satellite imagery reviewed by the New York Times (NYT) has confirmed that Israel is gearing up for a permanent military presence in both southern Syria and south Lebanon. Very concerning to see this colonial expansion…

ICRC (2025-03-31). Syria: ICRC president warns "path to peace fragile" and calls on global community to not abandon country at this historic crossroads. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). ICRC President: "We have a shared interest and responsibility to help Syria emerge from the ruinous abyss of war" icrc.org

Joseph Daher, Zaki Mehchy (2025-03-31). Syria's Economic Transition: From Kleptocracy to Islamic Neoliberalism in a War-Torn Economy. internationalviewpoint.org

Jason Ditz (2025-03-31). Growing Network of Israeli Outposts in Syria, Lebanon Suggest IDF Is Planning a Long Stay. news.antiwar.com Much was made about the five hilltop surveillance posts Israel hastily assembled before the deadline to withdraw from Lebanon, outposts which they ultimately retained to this day and which seem more or less permanent. Israel isn't done expanding their military presence beyond their own border though. The "temporary" outposts are being thrown up around the …

Jason Ditz (2025-03-31). Syrian Forces Attack Alawite Village in Northwest, Killing Several Civilians. news.antiwar.com The civilian death toll of the massacre by the Syrian government and its allies in the northwest of the country continues to rise, as 11 more civilian bodies were found dumped in the river near Baniyas. They were killed with headshots, as is in keeping with most of the deaths in this month's massacre. Though …

infobrics (2025-03-31). EU and USAID behind Moldovan authoritarian policies. infobrics.org European countries are fomenting political crisis against autonomous Moldovan regions.

Josiah Mortimer (2025-03-31). "My Party Today Would Not Create the NHS": Labour MP Condemns Government Refusal to Look at 'Who Owns Our Water'. bylinetimes.com A Labour MP has condemned his party's "failure of imagination" after the Government rejected his calls to overhaul the ownership of the scandal-plagued water sector in England. | Government-aligned MPs lined up on Friday to oppose his proposals for a citizens' assembly, for the public to determine how to fix England's water crisis amid decades of privatisation and as the biggest supplier, Thames Water, teeters on the brink of collapse. | Left-winger Clive Lewis MP has proposed a Water Bill, which, if passed, would launch a representative citizens' assembly to determine the future of the sector, following yea…

ICRC (2025-03-31). Afghanistan: Addressing the water crisis for communities. icrc.org

Steve Topple (2025-03-31). Labour is letting the stenographing MSM get away with ruining local news. thecanary.co A new report has delivered a damning verdict on the UK Labour Party government's inaction in the face of a crisis in local journalism — where corporate media has taken control and is destroying the sector with clickbait and junk. MSM: sucking the lifeblood out of local news The Public Interest News Foundation's (PINF) Regenerating […] | By

Jack Khoury (2025-03-31). 14 aid workers' bodies found after losing contact following IDF Rafah attack. haaretz.com Rescue teams found the bodies of aid workers whose contact was lost about a week and a half ago. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, some of the workers were found with their hands bound…

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). 'Not sure of their chances of survival': Rescue workers in quake-hit Myanmar race against time. channelnewsasia.com The so-called 72-hour "golden window" for finding survivors buried under rubble is closing.

Romaric Godin (2025-03-31). A capitalism in crisis, predatory and authoritarian. internationalviewpoint.org

Jake Landau (2025-03-31). Will Netanyahu destroy Israeli-Canadian relations by siding with Trump and Russia? haaretz.com Netanyahu's government is sleepwalking into crisis by aligning himself with Russia against Ukraine. It is a grave mistake for Israel to underestimate Canadian influence…

The Canary (2025-03-31). We can't ignore how Myanmar's earthquake is linked to the climate crisis. thecanary.co On Friday, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck central Myanmar, causing extensive damage and loss of life across the region. The tremors were felt far beyond Myanmar's borders, impacting areas as distant as Thailand and China. This disaster highlights the critical link between the climate crisis and the frequency of such […] | By

The Cradle. (2025-03-31). Hamas Accepts Egyptian Ceasefire Proposal, Israel Seeks Concessions. popularresistance.org A senior Hamas official said late on 29 March that the resistance movement has accepted a new Egyptian proposal to resume the truce in the Gaza Strip, coming as Israel has rejected Cairo's plan and put forward its own counteroffer. | "Hamas recently received a new proposal from the Qatari and Egyptian mediators and responded positively. The movement emphasized it is not seeking new demands, only the implementation of what was already signed and guaranteed," said the head of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Khalil al-Hayya, during a speech on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

HG (2025-03-31). Eight months in, Labour is failing on all measures to tackle homelessness. thecanary.co The Labour Party government recently announced plans to move towards homelessness prevention. Meanwhile, local authorities are paying private companies billions of pounds to provide temporary accommodation to people experiencing homelessness — which is merely a reactive, crisis response rather than a genuine effort to address the problem. The scale of the crisis A recent analysis […] | By

John Zangas, DCMediaGroup. (2025-03-31). Tesla Car Boycott Goes Global In Defiance Of CEO Musk On Week Seven. popularresistance.org Washington DC — Hundreds of Tesla electric vehicle dealerships saw lines of citizens line up outside them urging consumers to boycott the flailing car company. The decentralized grassroots actions have targeted the world's richest man, Elon Musk over his continued interference in Federal government operations. | A surge of anger towards the mega billionaire has fueled the Tesla dealership boycott actions which are now in their seventh week. The boycotts are credited with taking down, at least in part, over 40% of the car company's stock value.

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-03-31). "Free Gaza From Hamas" Really Means "Free Gaza From All Palestinians" caitlinjohnstone.com.au

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). Trump says 'not joking' about possible third term as US president. scmp.com Speaking to NBC News, Trump said: 'There are methods which you could do it.' It would defy the two-term limit stipulated in US constitution.

Staff (2025-03-31). IDF issues sweeping evacuation orders in south Gaza, largest since renewal of fighting. haaretz.com GAZA: At least two killed, several wounded in reported Israeli strike on Gaza ‚ñ LEBANON: Report: Lebanese army arrests Syrians, Palestinians suspected of firing rockets at Israel ‚ñ YEMEN: IDF says one missile launched from Yemen intercepted outside Israeli territory; U.S. reportedly strikes near Yemeni capital Sanaa…

newleftreview (2025-03-31). 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.

Tim Huber (2025-03-31). MWC, MCC lead response to DR Congo crisis. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite World Conference has convened an inter-Anabaptist task force in response to a humanitarian crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after a major escalation of one of Africa's longest conflicts.

Maxime Perriot (2025-03-31). Assessing the new debt crisis in the South [Part 1]. cadtm.org

Noa Shpigel (2025-03-31). Israeli political leaders criticize Netanyahu's Shin Bet chief appointment. haaretz.com Criticism of the decision was not split along party lines, with some opposition MK's welcoming Eli Sharvit's appointment to the security service, and some Likud members disapproving because Sharvit had scrutinized the judicial coup…

WSWS (2025-03-31). University administrations collaborate in Trump's reign of terror on campuses. wsws.org The administrations of the major universities in the United States are playing an absolutely foul role in facilitating the reign of terror against free speech and democratic rights being implemented by the Trump administration.

WSWS (2025-03-31). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) condemns repression of Mahmoud Khalil and Momodou Taal. wsws.org We fully support Khalil and Taal and our comrades in the IYSSE and Socialist Equality Party in the US, who are in the forefront of defending the democratic rights of students, youth and immigrants, and all workers facing the Trump administration's savage assault on jobs.

WSWS (2025-03-31). Capitulating to Trump's demands, University of Michigan ends DEI programs. wsws.org The sudden elimination of the $236 million program marks a complete capitulation by the university to the fascist Trump administration.

newarab (2025-03-31). 'Crisis' in Israeli army as reserve soldiers refuse to serve. newarab.com The Scores of brigade and battalion commanders said they were seeing an increased number of reservists saying they would not serve, due to Israel shattering the ceasefire deal with Gaza and failing to free captives held in the enclave. | The sharp rise in reservis…

newarab (2025-03-31). Morocco 'water highway' averts crisis in big cities but doubts over sustainability. newarab.com Morocco is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on tapping northern rivers to supply water to parched cities farther south but experts question the sustainability of the project in the face of The North African kingdom has spent $728 million so far on what it dubs a "water highway" to redirect the surplus flow of the Sebou River to meet the

newarab (2025-03-31). US carries out air strike against Islamic State group in Somalia. newarab.com The US military carried out an air strike Saturday against the Islamic State (IS) group in the Puntland region of In a statement, the European-based command said the latest raid was conducted in coordination with the Somali government and hit "multiple ISIS-Somalia targets." | The IS group's Somalia operation is relatively small compared to the Al Qaeda-linked militants Al-Shabaab, but it has been gaining strength in semi-autonomous Puntland. | "The airst…

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). 'Angry' Trump calls out both Putin and Zelensky over Ukraine ceasefire talks. scmp.com US president expressed frustration with Russian and Ukrainian leaders as he struggles to forge a truce to end war.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). Trump tells NBC he is 'very angry, pissed off' with Putin over Ukraine. scmp.com NBC correspondent said Trump expressed fury over Putin questioning Zelensky's future as Ukraine leader — something Trump himself has done.

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). Leader: Corrupt Israeli regime 'only proxy force' in region, must be uprooted. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei says the Israeli regime is the only proxy force in the region which must be uprooted.

Reuters (2025-03-31). Director Oliver Stone to testify at JFK assassination files hearing. scmp.com Hearings are being held in Washington after the Trump administration released a trove of material related to the 1963 Kennedy assassination.

Reuters (2025-03-31). Oliver Stone to testify at US House panel JFK assassination files hearing. scmp.com Director's 1991 film JFK faced criticism for suggesting Kennedy's death was result of high-level conspiracies. Stone will testify on Tuesday.

Ana Vračar, People's Dispatch. (2025-03-31). Europe Insists On Continued Sanctions, Troop Deployment In Ukraine. popularresistance.org European leaders gathered in Paris on March 27 for another summit on the war in Ukraine, continuing discussions launched alongside peace negotiations initiated by the Trump presidency. The stated goal of the meeting was shaping a roadmap towards a "robust peace." | Judging from the conclusions of the summit, European heads of state continue to believe such a peace will be achieved by prolonging sanctions on Russia, financing more weapons for Ukraine, and preparing a so-called "reassurance force" to be deployed after a future ceasefire.

tn.ai (2025-03-31). Egypt Briefs Iran on Efforts at Gaza Truce. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty briefed his Iranian counterpart on Cairo's efforts to establish a new ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Israel orders Rafah evacuation as it continues bombardment of Gaza. aljazeera.com The latest forced evacuation orders come as Israel ramps up its military operation in Gaza after breaking the ceasefire.

newarab (2025-03-31). Hamas agrees to latest ceasefire proposal, refuses Gaza handover. newarab.com A senior Hamas official announced on Saturday that the group has accepted Khalil al-Hayya, a prominent Hamas leader in Gaza, said the group had shown flexibility and agreed to the latest proposal in good faith, but accused Israel of continuing to stall and evade its obligations to prolong the war. | "Despite I…

newarab (2025-03-31). Israel threatens Lebanon buffer zone after rogue rocket attack. newarab.com Many within Israel's security circles are convinced that the war on Lebanon must resume, as a US envoy is expected to visit Beirut in the coming days to push the Lebanese government to start some form of direct talks with Israel. | This comes despite Lebanon observing the ceasefire deal which Israel has violated consistently, and has pledged to crackdown on rogue rocket firing incidents targeting Israel, in which Hezbollah, the key party to the war and now the truce, denied any involvement. | Israel's Channel 14 on Sunday quoted an unnamed Israeli security source as saying that "many within the security establ…

John Feffer (2025-03-31). The Illusion of Ceasefires. counterpunch.org Israel has resumed its aerial bombardment of Gaza. The latest ceasefire, which lasted two months and led to the release of 33 Israeli hostages and 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, never made it out of its first stage. The Israeli government has now adopted a strategy of inflicting overwhelming violence until Hamas capitulates by releasing

Kathy Kelly (2025-03-31). The Real Outrage in Yemen. counterpunch.org Beginning in March of 2017 and for the following eight years, at 11: 00 a.m. on every Saturday morning, a group of New Yorkers has assembled in Manhattan's Union Square for "the Yemen vigil." Their largest banner proclaims: "Yemen is Starving." Other signs say: "Put a human face on war in Yemen," and "Let Yemen Live."

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). 'A salute to steadfastness': Hamas says Palestinians mark Eid amid Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Hamas says Palestinians are marking the Eid al-Fitr amid 'brutal Zionist aggression' and are enduring siege, starvation, killing, and destruction.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Netanyahu is a war criminal accused of using starvation as a method of warfare, intentionally attacking civilians and the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts: International Amnesty. english.almanar.com.lb

Benjamin Savill (2025-03-31). The Weekly Round Up: Contested free speech at Sussex, Columbia and Cambridge, increased UK police powers, extradition to Romania blocked. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the news The University of Sussex has received a record fine of £585,000 from the UK Office for Students (OfS) for what it has called a "fail[ure] to uphold freedom of speech and academic freedom". The fine follows an investigation into the circumstances behind the resignation of the philosopher Kathleen Stock, who left the …

Daniel Warner, Counter Punch. (2025-03-31). Respect For The Law Is The Strongest Weapon Against Fascism. popularresistance.org The well-prepared, abundantly funded Heritage Foundation's Project 2025's implementation overwhelms all that has come before. The ill-prepared, leaderless Democrats and opposition are stymied to stop it. No March on Washington like the 1963 March for civil and political rights or the 1967 March against the Vietnam War will slow down the Trump steamroll. Neither the high price of eggs nor Wall Street jitters have had any effect. | What to do? Could courts be the deciding factor to halt the United States slide towards fascism? | Rules are essential to any organized society.

Eli Hager, Pro Publica. (2025-03-31). Recording Reveals Social Security Head's Thoughts On DOGE And Trump. popularresistance.org Since the arrival of a team from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, Social Security is in a far more precarious place than has been widely understood, according to Leland Dudek, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration. "I don't want the system to collapse," Dudek said in a closed-door meeting last week, according to a recording obtained by ProPublica. He also said that it "would be catastrophic for the people in our country" if DOGE were to make changes at his agency that were as sweeping as those at USAID, the Treasury Department and elsewhere.

Human Rights Watch (2025-03-31). Iran: Unconditionally Release Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights defender Narges Mohammadi, Tehran, Iran, April 2, 2021. | © 2021 Reihane Taravati/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — Iranian authorities are threatening to return the human rights defender and Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi to prison to serve the remainder of her unjust sentence as a means to pressure her to cease her rights advocacy, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately end their ongoing harassment and unconditionally release her and everyone else arbitrarily detained for their hu…

Human Rights Watch (2025-03-31). Sudan: 20th Anniversary of Darfur ICC Referral. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Displaced people living in Ardamata camp in El Geneina, capital of West Darfur, welcoming the start of proceedings in the case against "Janjaweed" militia leader Ali Kosheib at the International Criminal Court. Photos courtesy of Radio Dabanga www.dabangasudan.org. | ©Private, June 16, 2020…

Human Rights Watch (2025-03-31). Uzbekistan: Free Blogger from Forced Psychiatric Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Uzbek blogger Valijon Kalonov at a psychiatric hospital in Jizzakh, Uzbekistan, where he has been forcibly detained since 2021 for criticizing the president. | © Aleksey Garshin 2022…

Human Rights Watch (2025-03-31). Why We Need a 'Human Rights Economy'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Julius Kamau, a Kenyan human rights activist, holds a poster that reads "poverty is man-made" in Nairobi's Central Business District, October 25, 2022. | © 2022 Sipa via AP Images…

Lee Hall (2025-03-31). The Only Minority Destroying This Country Are Billionaires, Bernie. Not Migrants. counterpunch.org Terminus, the Roman god of borders and boundary stones, had a motto: I Yield to No One. In the old days, lambs and piglets died in blood sacrifices for Terminus. Today, nations sacrifice human lives in homage to their borderlines. The most recent sacrifices include the due process rights of 200+ Venezuelans, sent to a

Olivia Barber (2025-03-31). Elon Musk hands out 1 million dollar cheques to voters at Wisconsin rally. leftfootforward.org Elon Musk has given $1 million ( £773 million) cheques to two Wisconsin voters who had signed a online petition against "activist judges" ahead of tomorrow's high-stakes supreme court election. | The election will determine which party will control a court that rules on abortion and voting rights. | The tech billionaire, who leads Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has called the race critical to President agenda and "the future of civilisation". | Musk and groups he supports have spent more than $20 million ( £15.4 million) to help Republican favourite Brad Schimel in Tuesd…

Staff (2025-03-31). Remembering Robert McChesney, Prescient Critic of Media Consolidation & Big Tech. democracynow.org We remember media scholar Robert McChesney, the co-founder of the advocacy group Free Press, who died on March 25 at age 72. McChesney was a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a prolific author, with nearly three dozen books on media, democracy and digital rights. He warned decades ago that corporate consolidation of the press was putting too much power in the hands of wealthy interests, and was an early critic of Big Tech's control over online communications. "What we've seen is that the internet was promised to be this great engine of economic competition. It was goin…

Peoples Dispatch (2025-03-31). Trump ends collective bargaining rights for nearly one million in "retaliatory" attack, say unions. peoplesdispatch.org On March 27, Trump signed an executive order ending collective bargaining for over one million federal workers, according to the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). Trump's executive order cites national security concerns as the reasoning for such a major action. | The White House cites the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA) as giving the president authority to end collective bargaining at agencies with "national security missions." | The CSRA has traditionally only applied to agencies such as the CIA, the FBI or the National Security Agency (NSA). But Trump's order ends bargaining for employ…

bwitanek (2025-03-31). Cease and Desist: Montgomery, Somerset County, NJ OAG, Freiman Drulis — Cop Video Included. fightbackbetter.com Please accept this legal notice filed here on FightBackBetter.com the voice of record on human rights and free speech rights…

WSWS (2025-03-31). "Last Generation" climate protest group faces criminal charges in Germany: A massive attack on democratic rights. wsws.org The charges against "Last Generation" are a massive attack on the freedoms of association, assembly and expression.

ICRC (2025-03-31). FACT SHEET: Addressing Sexual Violence in South Sudan. icrc.org 2024 Highlights…

ICRC (2025-03-31). Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2024. icrc.org

____ (2025-03-31). Starmer Supports Netflix's 'Adolescence' to Spark School Dialogues. devdiscourse.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged with the creators of Netflix's 'Adolescence,' a drama depicting a boy's trial over the murder of a female classmate. The series highlights the impact of social media, particularly from influencers like Andrew Tate, on teenagers' susceptibilities to toxic masculinity.

____ (2025-03-31). Controversial ICE Detentions Stir Concerns in Minnesota Universities. devdiscourse.com In a development unsettling to many, students from the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State University have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reportedly due to visa revocations linked to DUI infractions. These actions have ignited a wave of protests and raised concerns about potential infringements on due process rights.

Human Rights Watch (2025-03-31). Trans Rights in Mexico: Progress and Challenges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A demonstrator throws colored papers shaped like butterflies during a protest demanding a law to protect the rights of the transgender community outside of the Congress building in Mexico City, March 31, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Fernando Llano | March 31 marks the International Day of Transgender Visibility, a moment to celebrate the achievements and resilience of trans people around the world, while acknowledging the ongoing challenges they face in enjoying the full range of their human rights.Today, Human Rights Watch is publishing a map that tracks some of these gains in Mexico,…

Staff (2025-03-31). "Obsessed": Elon Musk Pours $20 Million into Wisconsin Supreme Court Race as Voter Anger Builds. democracynow.org Why is billionaire Elon Musk spending about $20 million to shape the outcome of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election on Tuesday, in what has become the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history, giving away $1 million checks to two voters who signed one of his petitions? We speak with longtime Wisconsinite John Nichols of The Nation about the pivotal race on Tuesday that will shape the majority of the state's top court and have a far-reaching impact on issues like abortion and voting rights. The court is also expected to rule on congressional redistricting in the state, which could whittle down t…

Michael H. Gavin (2025-03-31). Silence Isn't a Strategy: Academic Leaders Must Resist Assault on Higher Ed. truthout.org Nearly five years ago, then-President Donald Trump released his first anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) executive order. The executive order, intentionally erroneous in its claims that DEI practices violated civil rights laws, sent shock waves through the academic community. Despite its false claims and eventual overturning, the executive order provided a playbook for right-wing state… |

Ray Levy-Uyeda (2025-03-31). Youth-Led Climate Suit Wraps Up After a Decade of Government Opposition. truthout.org The landmark youth-led climate lawsuit Juliana v. United States has come to a close without ever seeing a trial. The case, filed in 2015 by Our Children's Trust on behalf of 21 youth plaintiffs, faced 10 years of opposition from the federal government because it argued that the U.S. government violated young people's constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property through its unwavering… |

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). InsightsÔΩúInt'l scholars: We see new waves of technologies in ZGC Forum. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Insights | 'A good thing but we need to stay curious,' UC Berkeley professor on AI. ecns.cn At the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum, Homayoon Kazeroon, director of the Berkeley Robotics and Human Engineering Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, shared his perspective on AI's impact to China News Network. While acknowledging the disruptions AI may bring to traditional industries, he drew a parallel to how painting and live music remained relevant despite the advent of cameras and music players. Overall, he expressed optimism about AI's potential.

newleftreview (2025-03-31). 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.

Fight Back! News. (2025-03-31). Jacksonville SDS Rallies Against Israeli Soldiers On Campus. popularresistance.org Jacksonville, FL — On March 27, Jacksonville Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) rallied dozens of students to protest a speaking event which brought two Israeli occupation forces (IOF) troops to the University of North Florida. The soldiers were on campus to justify their war crimes in Gaza during the first wave of the accelerated genocide. The Jacksonville Palestine Solidarity Network (JPSN) co-sponsored the protest, and several other student and community organizations were in attendance. | The rally took place outside the UNF Student Union, where the speaking event was being held.

JANET (2025-03-31). New Yorkers to march on billionaires' residences Tues., April 1. iacenter.org By Hugo East March 24, 2025 New York City A rally and march on Billionaires' Row has been called for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, at 15 Central Park West in New York City. The protesters are demanding an end to the dictatorship of the billionaire class and its support of the ongoing genocide in Palestine. The action will call for the expropriation of the billionaires' hoarded wealth. Billionaires' Row is the home to countless members of the U.S. and international ruling class and is in the wealthiest zip code in the U.S. The demonstration is co-sponsored by MASS Mutual Aid, Workers World Party, International Actio…

WSWS (2025-03-31). Hundreds of cultural organisations in Spain speak out against war and Europe's massive rearmament drive. wsws.org A broad coalition of Spanish cultural workers has issued a powerful manifesto opposing the European Union's rearmament programme and denouncing NATO's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.

Pip Hinman, Alex Bainbridge (2025-03-31). Pro-Palestine activists renew action as Israel's genocide intensifies. greenleft.org.au

Pip Hinman, Alex Bainbridge (2025-03-31). Pro-Palestine activists renew action as Israel's genocide intensifies. greenleft.org.au

The Canary (2025-03-31). Donald Trump just threw a hissy fit over Palestine Action. They must be doing something right… thecanary.co It seems Palestine Action has got the attention of US president Donald Trump — but not in a good way, naturally. The tangerine tyrant has slammed the group for its ongoing campaign to disrupt Israel's genocide and apartheid in Gaza and the Occupied Territories. If you've rattled Trump, you must be doing something right… Donald […] | By

Ramzy Baroud (2025-03-31). War, Doublethink, and the Struggle for Survival: Geopolitics of the Gaza Genocide. counterpunch.org In a genocidal war that has spiraled into a struggle for political survival, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition and the global powers supporting him continue to sacrifice Palestinian lives for political gain. The sordid career of Israel's extremist National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, epitomizes this tragic reality. Ben-Gvir joined Netanyahu's government coalition following the

Editor (2025-03-31). Betar: the Far-Right Hate Group Helping Trump Deport Israel's Critics. scheerpost.com By Alan MacLeod / MintPressNews Afar-right, pro-Israel group with a history of support for terror and genocide is working closely with the Trump administration, preparing dossiers on thousands of pro-Palestine figures it wants deported from the United States. Betar U.S. is known to have had several meetings with senior government officials and has claimed credit …

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). Defying ICC arrest warrant, Hungary scheduled to host Netanyahu. presstv.ir By hosting Netanyahu, Hungary is not merely failing to comply with international law—it is providing haven to a fugitive wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2025-03-31). Judges Weigh Appeal By Whistleblower Who Exposed Cover-Up Of War Crimes. popularresistance.org A three-judge panel in the Australian capital is weighing an appeal by whistleblower David McBride that could determine if a soldier's duty is to serve the public or only his superior officers even if it means covering up evidence of his nation's war crimes. | The judges are also considering the question of whether Australian soldiers owe their allegiance to the British crown or to the people of Australia. | The three Court of Appeal judges have been deliberating for four weeks to determine if the trial judge erred in not permitting McBride a public interest defense.

Ed Sykes (2025-03-31). Shockat Adam didn't just beat Jon Ashworth. He's become a real progressive leader, too. thecanary.co Shockat Adam isn't just the optometrist who helped to free Leicester from Jon Ashworth. He's also been a consistent opponent of Israeli war crimes and prime minister Keir Starmer's elitist government. And as part of the Independent Alliance alongside Jeremy Corbyn, he's become a real progressive leader in parliament. Following the awful Spring Statement last […] | By

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders Gaza exit but demands group disarm. scmp.com 'We are negotiating under fire,' Israeli PM said. In 'final stage' Hamas will 'lay down its weapons. Its leaders will be allowed to leave'.

albawaba (2025-03-31). Navy Commander Eli Sharvit named Israeli security chief. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed former naval chief Vice-Admiral (res.) Eli Sharvit as the new Israeli security chief (Shin Bet chief), local media reported on Monday."After conducting in-depth interviews with seven worthy candidates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to appoint former Israel navy commander, Vice-Admiral Eli Sharvit as the next director of the ISA (Shin Bet)," Netanyahu's office revealed in a statement.However, according to a note from the Israeli High Court of Justice, Netanyahu's decision to appoint Eli Sharvit will not go into effect until April 8 and it c…

albawaba (2025-03-31). Netanyahu to allow Hamas leaders to peacefully leave Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed on Sunday that Tel Aviv would allow Hamas leaders in Gaza 'to leave'.Netanyahu further added that intensified military pressure on Hamas leader has proven effective. The Prime Minister also called on the Palestinian group to lay down its arms."We are negotiating under fire… We can see cracks beginning to appear" in what the group demanded in its negotiations, Netanyahu told a cabinet meeting. "Hamas must lay down its arms… Its leaders will be allowed to leave," he said.He also refused allegations that his country was not engaged in negotiations aim…

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Netanyahu nominates new Israeli spy chief despite court order. aljazeera.com Israeli PM is still trying to push firing of former head of Shin Bet agency past Supreme Court.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Netanyahu Picks Former Navy Commander Eli Sharvit to Be Next Head of Shin Bet. english.almanar.com.lb Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to appoint former Navy commander Vice Adm. (res.) Eli Sharvit as the next head of the Shin Bet instead of Ronen Bar, whom the cabinet voted to dismiss earlier this month, the Prime Minister's Office announced Monday morning. Bar has not been formally relieved from his post, with …

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Netanyahu Testifies in Qatargate Probe after Police Summons, as Top Aides Arrested. english.almanar.com.lb Police arrested Jonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, top aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as suspects in the so-called Qatargate scandal on Monday, just as the attorney general ordered the police to summon the premier for testimony in the ongoing probe. The prime minister's motorcade arrived at his office early Monday evening, where he was …

Bar Peleg (2025-03-31). Two Netanyahu aides arrested over connection between PM's office and Qatar. haaretz.com The two aides, Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, were arrested on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent, receiving bribes, fraud, breach of trust and money laundering. Netanyahu has been summoned to testify in the case…

Chaim Levinson (2025-03-31). Progress in Gaza cease-fire negotiations is an illusion, despite Netanyahu's signals. haaretz.com On the surface, there seems to be truth to the signals from Netanyahu about progress in talks for the release of the hostages. However, this progress has not been reflected in the key disputed issues between Israel and Hamas…

Jack Khoury (2025-03-31). Ending the Gaza war is not on Netanyahu's agenda under any circumstances, even to return hostages. haaretz.com The prime minister declared that the war will only end after Hamas is disarmed and its leaders exiled, pushing it into a corner and distancing any chance of a settlement or advancing the Arab reconstruction plan…

Noa Shpigel (2025-03-31). Netanyahu names new Shin Bet chief despite High Court freeze on current chief's ousting. haaretz.com The announcement comes despite the attorney general's disapproval of Netanyahu proceeding with the process and in light of the Shin Bet's investigation into the prime minister's associates and their relationship with Qatar, known as 'Qatargate'…

newarab (2025-03-31). Israel's Netanyahu to visit Hungary, flouting ICC arrest warrant. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week, his office said on Sunday, During the visit, due to begin on Wednesday and run until Sunday, Netanyahu will meet his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban, who invited him in November, soon after the ICC issued the arrest war…

newarab (2025-03-31). Netanyahu picks new Shin Bet chief amid constitutional warnings. newarab.com

latintimes (2025-03-31). Israel's Netanyahu Picks New Security Chief, Defying Legal Challenge. latintimes.com It remains unclear when and how Eli Sharvit could officially take charge as the court's ruling on the removal of the current Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, is still pending.

Felicity Arbuthnot (2025-03-31). Video: "Wiping Gaza Off the Map": Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine's Maritime Natural Gas Reserves. globalresearch.ca There is an unspoken "Big Money Agenda". Netanyahu's objective is not only to exclude Palestinians from their homeland, it consists in confiscating Palestine's multi-billion dollar Gaza offshore Natural Gas reserves…

Chris Jarvis (2025-03-31). Reform UK voters three times as likely to believe climate change isn't real. leftfootforward.org Less than half of Reform UK voters think that climate change is happening as a result of human actions…

Chris Jarvis (2025-03-31). Where are elections happening on 1 May 2025? leftfootforward.org Local elections will be taking place across England on 1 May 2025. Not every area will have elections, with some councils not scheduled to face elections this year and others having had their elections postponed as a result of being on the fast-track for local government reorganisation. In addition to elections to local councils, some voters will be electing regional mayors, and there's even a parliamentary by-election taking place too. | Local council elections taking place on 1 May 2025: | Local elections are scheduled for 24 councils across England. This year, a large proportion of the councils wit…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Musk Claims $1M Checks In Battleground States Aren't Meant to Sway Voter's Choices: Court Filings. latintimes.com Elon Musk claimed that the $1 million checks he is handing out ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election don't have political purposes, court records show…

B.R. Gowani (2025-03-31). Banning Public Eating and Drinking during Ramzan is Cruelty. dissidentvoice.org Ramzan/Ramadan In 610 CE, Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib felt a message from Allah through archangel Gabriel; thus began his mission of spreading Islam and Allah's message. According to the Quran, Quran was revealed to Muhammad in the month of Ramzan. In Islam, one whole month of Ramzan is devoted to fasting. The Islamic …

latintimes (2025-03-31). Pam Bondi Demands Biden Admin Era Investigation On Georgia Law Targeting Black Voters Be Halted. latintimes.com Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the DOJ drop a lawsuit against a 2021 Georgia law that has been accused of targeting Black voters…

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Musk hands $1m cheques to voters in Wisconsin judicial race. aljazeera.com Race for Supreme Court seat most expensive in US history as billionaire pushes to prevent challenges to Trump's agenda.

Alexis Sterling (2025-03-31). Wisconsin AG sues to stop Musk's voter cash giveaway as courts allow $1 million election-eve checks. nationofchange.org Attorney General Josh Kaul argued Musk's multimillion-dollar voter giveaway violated state bribery laws, but legal challenges failed to block the handouts before Wisconsin's high-stakes Supreme Court election.

Ed Sykes (2025-03-31). Independent who beat Labour SLAMS the party for being 'obnoxious' to voters. thecanary.co Independent politician Theo Dennison beat the Labour Party in a local council election earlier this month. And he said one of the reasons he was able to beat his former party was that it seriously harmed its reputation by being so "obnoxious". Speaking to the Canary, he said Labour had essentially made the election a […] | By

Andrew Korybko (2025-03-31). Zelensky Might Have An Ace Up His Sleeve If He Decides To Run Again. thealtworld.com The staggering scale of Ukraine's military losses likely isn't reflected in its voter lists, which Zelensky might thus exploit to fraudulently help him win re-election through an avalanche of fake votes. |

A A (2025-03-31). The JFK files and the curious case of Israeli exceptionalism. strategic-culture.su In a truly liberal and democratic society, difficult discussions should be encouraged. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | With t…

latintimes (2025-03-31). More Missing Aid Workers Found Dead in Gaza 'Mass Grave' As Israel Claims Hamas Used Ambulances As Cover. latintimes.com Over a dozen aid workers were recovered from what the UN has described as a "mass grave" following attacks by Israeli forces in Southern Gaza…

Staff (2025-03-31). Headlines for March 31, 2025. democracynow.org Earthquake Death Toll Passes 2,000 in Burma; Trump's USAID Cuts Slow Rescue Effort, Deadly Israeli Attacks on Gaza Continue as 15 Aid Workers Found in Mass Grave Near Rafah, Israeli Settlers & Soldiers Attack Masafer Yatta Again, But Only Palestinians Are Arrested, Israel Bombs Beirut Suburb for First Time Since November, U.S. Bombing Campaign on Yemen Continues, Trump Refuses to Rule Out Using Military Force to Take Greenland After Vance Visit, Trump Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Alien Enemies Act of 1798, Immigration Protests Held in Dallas & Outside Krome Detention Center in Florida, Report: U.S. Secretl…

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-31). Israel Calls on Many Rafah Residents To Evacuate Ahead of Military Operation. themedialine.org

Brasil de Fato (2025-03-31). Palestinians in Brazil demand the country cut ties with Israel after death of teenager. peoplesdispatch.org The death of Brazilian-Palestinian teenager Walid Khaled Abdullah Ahmed, 17, in the Israeli prison of Meggido makes it "completely untenable" to keep diplomatic ties between Brazil and Israel. This is the position of the Palestinian Arab Federation in Brazil (Fepal, in Portuguese) in a statement on the death of Ahmed, who was arrested by the Israeli army in the "Perhaps it's time fo…

Canadians for Justice, Peace in the Middle East (2025-03-31). Canada Breaks Promise on Arms to Israel by Allowing $78.8M Contract for Artillery Propellant. globalresearch.ca Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is outraged to learn that Canada has approved a contract for the export of artillery propellant to the Israeli military via the United States, despite an explicit commitment from Foreign …

Dave DeCamp (2025-03-31). Israeli Military Orders Full Evacuation of Gaza's Southern City of Rafah. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military on Monday ordered the forced evacuation of the southern Gaza city of Rafah and other nearby areas as it is ramping up attacks on the Palestinian territory. Avichay Adraee, the IDF's Arabic language spokesman, ordered the residents of Rafah and surrounding areas to flee to al-Mawasi, a tent camp on the coast …

Dave DeCamp (2025-03-31). US Blames Hamas for Israeli Execution of Palestinian Medics. news.antiwar.com The State Department on Monday blamed Hamas when asked about the Israeli execution of 15 Palestinian medics and rescue workers who were recovered from a mass grave in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The 15 workers included eight members of the Palestinian Red Crescent, five Civil Defense workers, and one UN staffer. Jonathan Whittall, …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-03-31). Israeli Lawsuits Target Americans: A New Threat to the First Amendment Under Trump. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh A wave of lawsuits filed by Israeli plaintiffs against pro-Palestinian American citizens, advocacy groups, and media outlets is paving the way for the AIPAC-backed "nonprofit killer bill" to take effect. The claims—largely unsubstantiated—appear designed to justify what critics say could amount to a near-total shutdown of political expression around the Israeli-Palestinian issue. On…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-03-31). Trump's Iran Policy: A Grudge-Fest with No Strategy. libya360.wordpress.com Hussein Assaf Driven by self-aggrandizing optics and a thirst for imperial legacy, Donald Trump's pursuit of a 'big, big' war on Iran risks igniting a regional conflict with nuclear consequences — one that could collapse US hegemony, not reinvigorate it. As the prospect of a US—Israeli military assault on Iran grows, the likelihood of a full-scale war…

Ret Admiral Cem Gàºrdeniz (2025-03-31). EU Defense Identity Without the US and the Position of Türkiye. globalresearch.ca It was explicitly stated that after January 20, 2025, the Trump administration would significantly reduce the US contribution to Europe's defense and shift its geopolitical priorities toward Israel and the Asia-Pacific region. | On March 24, 2025, leaked messages from the …

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). Red Cross 'outraged' over Israeli killing of eight medics in Gaza. presstv.ir Red Cross expresses "outrage" over the deaths of eight medics killed on duty in Rafah in southern Gaza.

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). Israeli forces set fire to Nour Shams refugee camp during Eid amid West Bank onslaught. presstv.ir Arrests and assaults continue as Israeli regime forces press ahead with weeks-long offensive in the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). Israel kills more Palestinians as Gaza death toll during Eid al-Fitr passes 85. presstv.ir Israeli forces continue attacks on Palestinians observing the second day of Eid al-Fitr in Gaza, killing more than two dozen people, including many children.

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). Iran warns US: Tehran summons Swiss envoy over Trump bombing threat. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry summons the caretaker of Switzerland's embassy in Tehran to protest Israel's malicious acts and the US president's threats.

ICRC (2025-03-31). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC appalled by killing of PRCS medics and first responders. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC office in Gaza damaged, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital responding to increased number of casualties in Gaza. icrc.org

aljazeera (2025-03-31). What happened to missing medics killed in Gaza? aljazeera.com The bodies of emergency workers who were killed by Israeli forces whilst saving other Palestinians in Gaza were found.

____ (2025-03-31). Flower Showers and Political Tensions: Uniting and Dividing Forces at Shahi Eidgah. devdiscourse.com The Shahi Eidgah in Sambhal became a scene of solidarity as a flower shower welcomed attendees, an initiative led by social worker Saeed Akhtar Israeli to promote unity during Eid prayers.

____ (2025-03-31). Grave Violation: Aid Workers Found in Gaza Mass Grave. devdiscourse.com Fifteen aid workers from the Red Crescent and other organizations were discovered in a sandy mass grave in Gaza, as confirmed by U.N. officials on Monday. These workers, allegedly killed by Israeli forces while attempting rescue operations, were found near damaged vehicles.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Israeli bombardment leaves martyrs and injuries in Breij camp and Gaza City, Central Strip. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Al-Qassam Brigades: We blew up an Israeli tank with a previously planted IED during its work near the separation line and bombed the area with a number of mortar shells, east of Khan Younis. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Israeli media: Army investigates drone crash near Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Israeli media outlets: Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich resigns from his post. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Israeli Channel 12: Smotrich resignation came in protest against Itamar Ben-Gvir's request for an additional ministerial position. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Israeli media: Egypt "violates" the peace agreement and enhances its military capabilities in Sinai. english.almanar.com.lb

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). Thousands join snap protests against Israel's renewed bombing of Gaza. greenleft.org.au

Avshalom Halutz (2025-03-31). The hottest singer in Israel right now: A masked fighter who sings about Gaza. haaretz.com M. has a beautiful voice, but winds up glorifying the occupation. Plus, an exhibition shows that everything these days makes Israelis think about Oct. 7…

Ben Samuels (2025-03-31). Yarden Bibas: 'Please Trump, stop this war and bring all hostages back'. haaretz.com A segment on CBS' 60 Minutes detailled the horrors released Israeli hostages endured in Hamas captivity. It concluded with Keith Siegel breaking down in tears, saying how he is now working to bring the remaining hostages home before it is too late while dealing with his continued trauma…

Ido Efrati (2025-03-31). Israeli MKs mull quitting WHO, as one says it promotes 'pedophilic' content. haaretz.com A far-right lawmaker said the WHO "has adopted and echoes the Hamas narrative." A physicians' association warned that Israel's withdrawal could "significantly harm national security and public health"

Liza Rozovsky (2025-03-31). 'Fueling demonization of Jews': Israel's new ties to Europe's far right put Jewish communities on edge. haaretz.com After more than a decade of quiet outreach to populist parties in Eastern Europe, Israel is forging formal ties with their Western counterparts. Jewish leaders across the continent warn this could deepen antisemitic backlash and erode longstanding norms of communal safety and political neutrality…

Yaniv Kubovich (2025-03-31). IDF probe: Soldiers at Israel-Gaza crossing abandoned posts on October 7, went to shelters. haaretz.com The probe found: soldiers abandoned their guard posts and went into shelters after sirens were sounded in response to the rocket fire that marked the start of the Hamas attack. The soldiers were unaware that militants were about to begin an invasion and were following proper siren protocol…

newarab (2025-03-31). 120,000 Palestinians perform Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa. newarab.com Around 120,000 worshippers gathered at Despite the heavy presence of Israeli forces and restrictions at checkpoints, large crowds flocked to the mosque's compound. | Some Palestinians were barred from entering and had to perform prayer…

newarab (2025-03-31). 14 Gaza medics killed by Israeli fire found in Rafah: PRCS. newarab.com The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has confirmed that 14 bodies have been recovered in Rafah, In "PRCS was devastated…

newarab (2025-03-31). Gaza bakeries could shut down within days under Israeli blockade. newarab.com Gaza's bakeries will run out of flour for bread within a week, the UN says. Agencies have cut food distributions to families in half. Markets are empty of most vegetables. Many aid workers cannot move around because of Israeli bombardment. | For four weeks, Israel has shut off all sources of food, fuel, medicine and other supplies for the Gaza Strip's population of more than 2 million Palestinians. It's the longest blockade yet of Aid workers are stretchi…

newarab (2025-03-31). In Gaza, a bloodstained Eid marked by funerals, not feasts. newarab.com As the first light of dawn breaks over the While Muslims around the world mark the holiday with joy, in Gaza, there is no celebration. Israeli drones hover overhead, a constant reminder that even on this sacred day, the war continues. Since 7 October 2023, Gaza has endured months of relentless bombardment, displacemen…

newarab (2025-03-31). Israeli attacks on Lebanon unacceptable, Hezbollah leader says. newarab.com "This aggression must end. Israel… bombed Beirut's southern suburbs for the first time since the truce… we cannot allow this to continue," Qassem said in a televised address. | "If Israel believes it can impose a new equation by using false pre…

newarab (2025-03-31). Lebanese army detains suspects linked to rocket fire at Israel. newarab.com

newarab (2025-03-31). Palestinians commemorate Land Day under threat of erasure. newarab.com

| Every year on 30 March, Palestinians commemorate Land Day began in response to an Israeli government decision in 1976 to seize around 20,000 dunams of land (approximately…

newarab (2025-03-31). Scores killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on first day of Eid. newarab.com This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on An Israeli air strike Sunday on a house and a tent sheltering displaced people killed at least 10, including five children, as Palestinians observed the first day of Eid al-Fitr. | Gaza's civil defence agency said earlier Sunday that eight people were killed "following a pre-dawn Israeli air strike on a house and a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan…

newarab (2025-03-31). Hamas calls for arms over Israel's Gaza displacement orders. newarab.com A senior The idea of forcing Gazans to

newarab (2025-03-31). Israel kills over 1,000 Palestinians in resumption of Gaza war. newarab.com The announcement by the ministry comes after Israel issued a large scale displacement order for

newarab (2025-03-31). Israeli forces raid homes, harass children on Eid al-Fitr. newarab.com Israeli forces escalated their assault on the occupied West Bank city of Tulkarm as Palestinians celebrated Eid al-Fitr. | The Israeli assault has been ongoing for over two months, with airstrikes, sieges and arrests targeting major refugee camps. | On Sunday, the first day of Eid al-Fitr in the occupied Palestinian territories, Israeli forces carried out raids and arrested Palestinians amid the celebrations. | The Tulkarm Media Committee said Israeli forces bolstered their presence over the holiday, setting up checkpoints that have restricted Palestinians' movements. | "At dawn, the occupation forces stormed…

newarab (2025-03-31). As Muslims celebrate Eid, Gazans flee bombs, evacuation orders. newarab.com As millions of This comes as the Israeli army issued on Monday new 'evac…

newarab (2025-03-31). UAE court sentences three to death for Israeli rabbi's murder. newarab.com An The ruling came about four months after Tzvi Kogan's death dealt a blow to the tiny Jewish and Israeli communities in Muslim-majority UAE. | "The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeals' State Security Chamber has unanimously convicted the defendants of the kidnapping and murder of Moldovan-Israeli citizen" Kogan, UAE state news agency WAM said. | The killing was a rare violent incident i…

UMMID (2025-03-31). Oscar winning Palestinian filmmaker attacked by settlers, Israeli army. ummid.com Oscar winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was first brutally beaten and hauled by illegal Israeli settlers and later by the Israeli army at a military camp.

Tareq S. Hajjaj (2025-03-31). Bodies of Massacred First Responders Found Buried in Rafah. truthout.org At Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Taghreed al-Attar sits next to her husband's body, which was discovered last Friday in Rafah. Her husband, Anwar al-Attar, left with fellow first responders to Rafah the previous week, but no one returned. His wife says that when they lost contact with him, people told her he had been imprisoned by the Israeli army. But she says he came to her in a dream… |

marketing (2025-03-31). The Best Space Telescope You Never Heard Of Just Shut Down #Best #Space #Telescope #Heard #Just #Shut #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | On Thursday 27 March, the European Space Agency (ESA) sent its last messages to the Gaia Spacecraft . They told Gaia to shut down its communication systems and central …

marketing (2025-03-31). How Should Police Officers Use Force? The Kristian White Case Is An Insight Into What The Community Thinks #Police #Officers #Force? #Kristian #White #Case #Insight #Into #What #Community #Thinks #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When a jury in the New South Wales Supreme Court found Kristian White guilty of manslaughter, it was the first verdict of its kind in recent Australian history. | The …

marketing (2025-03-31). Why Have Supermarkets Around Australia Recalled Bagged Salad Products? A Gastroenterologist Explains #Have #Supermarkets #Around #Australia #Recalled #Bagged #Salad #Products? #Gastroenterologist #Explains #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | People are being asked to check the use-by dates of bagged salad products they've purchased recently after a number of Australian supermarkets issued recalls due to …

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-31). Palestina calificó de crimen de guerra asesinato de socorristas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) Palestina calificó hoy de crimen de guerra el asesinato en Gaza, por parte de soldados israelíes, de ocho paramédicos de la Media Luna Roja, cinco socorristas de la Defensa Civil y un trabajador de ONU.

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2025-03-31). Fake 'Populism': Trump's Billionaire Administration Serves The Rich. popularresistance.org When Donald Trump campaigned to be US president in 2024, he promised he would help working-class Americans. He even did a photo op at a McDonald's, pretending to be a fast food worker. | When he returned to the White House, however, Trump made it clear that his policies would be serving a small handful of billionaire oligarchs, not the majority of the country. | Trump appointed 13 billionaires as top officials in his administration. As Public Citizen reported, this means that the Trump administration represents not just the 1% richest Americans, but the 0.0001%.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-03-31). Fake 'Populism': How Trump's Billionaire Admin Exclusively Serves the Wealthy Elites. libya360.wordpress.com Ben Norton Donald Trump is portrayed as a "populist" committed to average working-class people, but his policies benefit wealthy elites at the expense of everyone else. His administration includes 13 billionaires — including Elon Musk, the world's richest oligarch — and he is cutting taxes on the rich and corporations while imposing a consumption tax…

Editor (2025-03-31). Trump Threatens Iran With 'Bombing' If Nuclear Deal Is Not Reached. scheerpost.com

Mike Whitney (2025-03-31). Trump Moves 'Nuclear Capable' Bombers to Within Striking Distance of Iran. globalresearch.ca "A war with Iran would be 10 to 15 times worse than the Iraq War in terms of casualties and costs… And we would lose. We would undoubtedly lose…." —Retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson | "There has been much discussion …

Associated Press (2025-03-31). Iran rejects direct negotiations with US as Trump threatens 'bombing'. scmp.com US president threatens Iran with bombs and tariffs if it does not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Iran Will Produce Atomic Bomb If US Attacks Nuclear Facilities: Larijani. english.almanar.com.lb Senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Iranian government, Dr. Ali Larijani, warned on Monday the United States against attacking Iran's nuclear facilities. The Iranian authorities, under the public pressure, may head into producing nuclear weapons in case of any US strike, Larijani said. We have taken the precautionary measures that …

newarab (2025-03-31). Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US. newarab.com Iran's president said Sunday that Tehran had rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear programme. | The remarks from President Masoud Pezeshkian represented the first official acknowledgment of how Iran responded to Pezeshkian said: "Although the possibility of direct negotiations between the two sides has been rejected in this…

newarab (2025-03-31). Trump threatens to bomb Iran if it fails to make 'peace deal'. newarab.com US President Donald Trump has threatened that "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," NBC News said the president told one of its correspondents in an interview late Saturday. It said he also threatened to punish Iran with what he called "secondary tariffs." | Trump's language represented a sharpening of his comment a few days earlier that if Tehran refused to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, "bad, bad things are going to happ…

Maria Calvo (2025-03-31). En Cuba, ejecutivo de organización de prohibición de armas nucleares. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) Una visita oficial a Cuba comenzó el doctor Robert Floy, Secretario Ejecutivo de la Organización Preparatoria del Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares.

Allen Forrest (2025-03-31). The Planned Elimination. dissidentvoice.org

Ted Glick (2025-03-31). "Love Your Neighbor" Pope-Vance Controversy. dissidentvoice.org Recent news reports brought to my attention something that I completely missed when it first happened almost two months ago: JD Vance opining ignorantly and dangerously on Jesus of Nazareth's teachings about "doing unto others as you would have done unto you." Less than a month into the Trump/Musk/MAGA regime, Vance said this: "You love …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-03-31). Restoring Lies and Insanity to American History. libya360.wordpress.com Chris Hedges You're Too Late — by Mr. Fish The assault on historical memory by the Trump administration is designed to obliterate our shared understanding of reality and whitewash the crimes of the past to whitewash the crimes of the present. President Donald Trump's latest executive order titled "RESTORING TRUTH AND SANITY TO AMERICAN HISTORY" replicates a…

Tamara Turki (2025-03-31). 'It's not the time to be afraid anymore' Columbia students fight back against deportation threats. mondoweiss.net Columbia students are banding together as ICE and the NYPD target Palestine activism. "[Columbia] is willing to give the Trump administration whatever it wants," one student tells Mondoweiss. "But that doesn't mean we shouldn't keep pushing too."

Ames Alexander, Mario Alejandro Ariza, Joe Engleman, Portside. (2025-03-31). Farmers In Trump Country Were Counting On Clean Energy Grants. popularresistance.org The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced late Tuesday it will release previously authorized grant funds to farmers and small rural business owners to build renewable energy projects—but only if they rewrite applications to comply with President Donald Trump's energy priorities. | The move has left some farmers perplexed—and doubtful that they'll ever get the grant money they were promised, given the Trump administration's emphasis on fossil fuels and hostility toward renewable energy. Some of the roughly 6,000 grant applicants have already completed the solar, wind or other energy projects and are…

Ekaterina Cabylis, Orinoco Tribune. (2025-03-31). Canada's Sovereignty Was Under Threat Long Before Trump. popularresistance.org While the exploitation of Canada's natural resources and economic control exerted by the U.S. are well known, the subtler ways America maintains its grip, through cultural influence, economic pressure, and the poaching of talent, reveal a deeper, systemic colonization. The United States has systematically prevented Canada from developing industrial independence, ensuring it remains a supplier of raw materials rather than a competitor on the global stage. The economic imbalance has been in place for decades, yet many Canadians falsely believe that Donald Trump was the catalyst for U.S. exploitation.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Doctors Without Borders: Treating millions while global aid falls apart. aljazeera.com Christopher Lockyear on war, racism allegations, and front-line aid workers.

Dave DeCamp (2025-03-31). Houthis Down Another US MQ-9 Reaper Drone Amid US Airstrikes on Yemen. news.antiwar.com As US airstrikes continue to pound Yemen, the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, announced that its forces downed another US MQ-9 Reaper Drone that was flying over Yemeni territory. "Our air defenses successfully shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone while it was carrying out hostile missions in the airspace of Maarib Governorate, using …

Dave DeCamp (2025-03-31). Trump Warns the Houthis and Iran That the 'Real Pain is Yet To Come'. news.antiwar.com President Trump has issued a new threat toward Yemen's Houthis and Iran, warning that the "real pain is yet to come" if Houthi attacks on US warships don't stop. The president has been blaming Iran for Houthi attacks, even though US officials have acknowledged the Yemeni group operates independently and has its own domestic weapons …

newarab (2025-03-31). Trump says 'real pain is yet to come' for Houthis and Iran. newarab.com

Julian McBride (2025-03-31). Somaliland is Quietly Become a Regional Flashpoint. fpif.org Somaliland is a breakaway state in Somalia that has spent the past few decades fighting and pushing for independence from the unstable turbulence in Somalia. Somaliland's people have also suffered from the Horn of Africa's destabilization resulting from the wars and ethnic cleansing in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan. | Currently, several ongoing conflicts are intertwined with Somaliland's fight for international legitimacy, and the people of the unrecognized state could suffer the most if this regional cataclysm isn't contained. | Somaliland's Status: | Against the backdrop of the European scramble for Afri…

Staff (2025-03-31). Myanmar earthquake, curing cancer in China, Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com From rescuers in quake-hit Myanmar to China's new quiet supersonic jet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). 'Devastated': Relatives await news from Bangkok building collapse. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Thai watchdog had flagged concerns on building that collapsed in earthquake. channelnewsasia.com

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Rescuers race the clock as Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs past 1,700. aljazeera.com Three days after devastating quake, rescue teams lacking equipment to sift through the debris and help survivors.

____ (2025-03-31). Marine Le Pen's Political Earthquake: French Court Bars Far-right Leader from Office. devdiscourse.com A French court has dealt a serious blow to Marine Le Pen's political ambitions by barring her from public office for five years on embezzlement charges. The decision not only jeopardizes Le Pen's prospects in the 2027 presidential race but also sends shockwaves through French politics.

geo.tv (2025-03-31). Woman rescued from Myanmar earthquake rubble as searchers race to find more survivors. geo.tv

UMMID (2025-03-31). Myanmar Earthquake: Death Toll Crosses 1K Mark. ummid.com More than 1,000 people have died and over 2,300 others have left injured even as the rescue operation is underway in Myanmar and Thailand where a 7.7 earthquake Friday left scores of buildings razed to ground, the Military Janta said.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). One Chinese citizen dead, 15 injured in Myanmar earthquake. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). China rescue teams save three earthquake survivors in Myanmar's Mandalay. ecns.cn Chinese rescue teams have saved three survivors in Myanmar's Mandalay following an extensive search and rescue operation, China's Ministry of Emergency Management reported.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Yunnan sends 7.3 metric tons of disaster relief supplies to Myanmar. ecns.cn South China's Yunnan Province sent approximately 7.3 metric tons of disaster relief supplies, including clothing, medicines, instant noodles, and tents, to Myanmar on Sunday, after a powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck the country on Friday.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). First batch of aid supplies from Chinese government arrives in quake-hit Myanmar. ecns.cn The first batch of aid supplies from the Chinese government arrived at Yangon International Airport in Myanmar on Monday after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday…

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Global aid pours in for disaster relief. ecns.cn Countries and international communities including China, the United Nations and ASEAN are delivering aid to Myanmar while foreign rescue teams are racing to save more lives from among the ruins in Myanmar following Friday's powerful earthquakes.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Satellite images show earthquake devastation in Myanmar. ecns.cn About 1,700 people died, 3,400 were injured, and 300 remained missing in the massive earthquake in Myanmar.

newarab (2025-03-31). Lebanese youth rebuild Lebanon's agricultural land after war. newarab.com Earlier this year, Known as '

newarab (2025-03-31). War, crises mar Eid al-Fitr celebrations across the Middle East. newarab.com As Lebanon: Joy marr…

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Zionist air raids leave four martyrs in Rafah City, South of Gaza: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb

infobrics (2025-03-31). Emerging Duopoly Will Impact Grain Sector. infobrics.org After decades in which the United States has been economically, politically and culturally dominant, the world is drifting into a new era…

infobrics (2025-03-31). Digital Sovereignty: How BRICS Can Reshape Global Tech Power. infobrics.org In order to counter data colonialism, BRICS countries have to prioritise strategies and policies that assert digital sovereignty while facilitating indigenous technological growth…

infobrics (2025-03-31). Malaysia's BRICS Membership to Enhance Regional, Global Influence: Expert. infobrics.org Malaysia's decision to join BRICS as a partner country will enhance its role in South-South cooperation and bolster its influence in international, political and economic affairs, said Xu Qingqi, chairman of the New Asia Strategic Studies Center in Malaysia…

infobrics (2025-03-31). "Coalition of Willing" exposes EU's division over support for Ukraine. infobrics.org Spain refrains from taking a position in favor but does not exclude involvement.

infobrics (2025-03-31). Horn of Africa Gambit: America fueling tensions between Somalia and Somaliland. infobrics.org Washington apparently cannot resist the temptation to turn disputed territories into military outposts. History warns us that such interventions rarely end well—least of all for the people caught in the crossfire.

Atilio Boron (2025-03-31). Open Letter to Kristalina Georgieva (IMF). cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2025-03-31). Budget 2025: Playing A Bad Hand. cadtm.org

Gilbert Achcar (2025-03-31). "America First" and the Great Upheaval in International Relations. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2025-03-31). From welfare to warfare: military Keynesianism. cadtm.org

Mohammed Sheriff, Patrick Bond (2025-03-31). BRICS-AFRICA relations: New strategies to loot Africa. cadtm.org

Patrick Bond (2025-03-31). Washington-Pretoria power spasms: cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2025-03-31). Like the good fascists they are, }}{{Trump and his friends will violate international law and all established rules! cadtm.org

tn.ai (2025-03-31). Iran Crowned Champion of 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran reigned supreme again at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup after defending its title with an 8-1 win against Oman in the Thailand 2025 final on Sunday.

tn.ai (2025-03-31). Muslims Observe Eid al-Fitr in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Muslim people of Iran are celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Monday, March 31, at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, after the new crescent moon of the lunar month of Shawwal was sighted on Sunday night.

tn.ai (2025-03-31). Iranian President Hopes for Peace in Eid Message. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian extended Eid al-Fitr congratulations to the Muslim countries, hoping for the establishment of peace and stability in the Islamic world.

tn.ai (2025-03-31). Ayatollah Khamenei Leads Eid al-Fitr Prayer in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The glorious Eid al-Fitr prayer was led by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei at the Grand Musallah of Tehran on Monday, March 31.

tn.ai (2025-03-31). Spokesman Condemns Trump's Threat to Bomb Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei hit back at the US president for threatening Iran with bombings, saying such shocking comments jeopardize international security and violate the UN Charter.

tn.ai (2025-03-31). Iran, Turkmenistan Plan Pilot Project on Passenger Train Link. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeq unveiled plans for a tentative project to run passenger trains between Iran and Turkmenistan, saying the route may extend as far as Uzbekistan.

tn.ai (2025-03-31). Leader Warns of Iran's Severe Response to Evil Acts. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei warned the enemies that any evil action against Iran will draw its harsh retaliatory response.

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). 'A glass chamber': IRGC says '50,000 US forces' in 10 military bases within Iran's reach. presstv.ir A top IRGC commander says US forces in the region are sitting in a glass house and should not throw stones at others.

tvbrics (2025-03-31). Abu Dhabi introduces CRISPR gene therapy to treat genetic blood diseases. tvbrics.com Treatment method opens new prospects for patients suffering from sickle cell disease…

tvbrics (2025-03-31). BRICS+ meeting in South Africa invests almost US$500 million in agribusiness sector. tvbrics.com The event also saw the launch of an agro-technology platform based on artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things…

tvbrics (2025-03-31). East African Ministers of Culture launch arts and cultural exchange initiative. tvbrics.com A working paper outlining key areas of cooperation will be published in the coming weeks…

tvbrics (2025-03-31). Indian mining industry witnesses strong growth in FY 2024-25. tvbrics.com India records growth in production of key minerals such as iron ore, manganese ore, bauxite, and lead…

tvbrics (2025-03-31). Iran launches first direct cargo flight to Russia. tvbrics.com New air cooperation marks key milestone in economic partnership with Eurasian bloc…

tvbrics (2025-03-31). Iran ranks third in world in number of gold medals in international Olympiads. tvbrics.com Iran plans to win more than 15 gold medals this year…

aljazeera (2025-03-31). As the US and China lock horns, Malaysia hopes to harness an AI revolution. aljazeera.com The Southeast Asian country is betting big on tech as it sits out the rivalry between Washington and Beijing.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Trump says reciprocal tariffs will target 'all countries'. aljazeera.com US president's remarks dampen hopes that tariffs would target only certain countries.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). 'This is our home': D-day for Afghans facing Pakistan deportation. aljazeera.com Hundreds of thousands of Afghans who have lived in Pakistan for decades face deportation from April 1.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world. aljazeera.com Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). French court bars far-right leader Le Pen from public office. aljazeera.com Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling EU funds threatens to derail her bid for the presidency in 2027.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Ocean economy needs protection against wave of threats: OECD. aljazeera.com Sustained growth of blue economy at risk from multiple threats, including climate change and territorial disputes.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Why are so many Americans applying for second passports? aljazeera.com Political and economic uncertainty as well as fear of Trump orders are driving Americans to seek other citizenships.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Donald Trump's deportation campaign. aljazeera.com This week on The Stream we look at the consequences of US President Trump's mass deportation plan.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Copa del Rey: Real Madrid, Barcelona semifinals — start, date, lineup, news. aljazeera.com Blockbuster semifinal second leg features both Madrid powerhouses, Barcelona and Real Sociedad to decide the finalists.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Djokovic loses to Mensik in Miami Open final. aljazeera.com Jakub Mensik causes one of the biggest upsets of 2025, defeating former world number one Novak Djokovic in Florida.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Marc Marquez crashes out as Francesco Bagnaia wins Americas MotoGP. aljazeera.com Bagnaia triumphs in a chaotic Americas GP after six-time MotoGP world champ Marquez slid out while leading the race.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Video: Eid prayers around the world. aljazeera.com Muslims around the world have been holding prayers to mark the festival of Eid al-Fitr after the end of Ramadan.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Video: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen jailed and barred from running. aljazeera.com The leader of France's far-right National Rally party Marine Le Pen has been given four years in jail.

aljazeera (2025-03-31). Video: Le Pen sentence 'as bad as it could get' says Al Jazeera reporter. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Natacha Butler was at the court in Paris where Marine Le Pen was given jail time for embezzling EU funds.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Angela Aguilar Opens Up: Sings 'Cielito Lindo' with Immigrant Children and Admits "This Year Almost Destroyed Me" latintimes.com Pepe Aguilar's daughter and Christian Nodal's wife opened her heart at the Billboard Women in Music gala. àÅngela Aguilar received the Breakthrough Award.

Maxwell Lane (2025-03-31). Students protest continue in Indonesia. peoplesdispatch.org Over the last several weeks, demonstrations have erupted across Indonesia. They were reported in Medan (North Sumatra), Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Solo, Malang, Surabaya, Makassar and, no doubt, they erupted in other towns as well. Although these demonstrations have not been massive — ranging from a few hundred to one or two thousand people, they have been notably militant. The incidents include a police post being set on fire, street clashes between students and police, students breaking down gates of government buildings and shattering the Parliament's compound walls, and the use of a few Molotov cockt…

WSWS (2025-03-31). Top FDA vaccine scientist resigns, denouncing Kennedy's "misinformation and lies" wsws.org Dr. Peter Marks made clear that a central impetus behind his resignation was Kennedy's criminal response to the deepening measles outbreak in the US which has now infected over 500 people, the vast majority unvaccinated children.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Australia's Lee claims breakthrough US Tour win for another family trophy. channelnewsasia.com

The Independent (2025-03-31). Khadi blames lazy men for growing domestic violence. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Muslim District Acting Khadi Sheikh Badi Faraj, has blamed the increasing casesof family breakdowns and domestic violence, on men. He says lazy men fail to work and provide for their families. Speaking during the Eid Al Fitr prayer on Sunday at Gulu Public Primary School in Gulu …

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-03-31). Liberals Believe In Nothing And Remember Even Less. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The other day I And I must admit I was actually, truly shocked. I mean, what exactly did this fellow…

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-03-31). The "President of Peace" Just Bombed Yemen 65 Times in 24 Hours. globalresearch.ca The US launched

fishbein (2025-03-31). The Fruits of Trump Tariffs: Closer Ties Between Canada and China. cepr.net

The Sirius Report (2025-03-31). China fury over Panama deal risks major escalation with the US. thesiriusrepo Paul and Ken discuss ongoing developments with respect to Panama and the ownership of ports along the Panama Canal. In a recent turn of events, this now threatens to cause a major escalation between the US and China.

Dr. Emanuel Garcia (2025-03-31). What Is Evil? Emanuel Garcia. globalresearch.ca Is it | unnaturally designing a pathogen to be particularly infectious for human beings and to have serious long-term health effects? | claiming that this man-made pathogen appeared spontaneously from a so-called wet market in China? | relentlessly instilling a fear of this …

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Clouds over China's ancient village. eng.belta.by

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-03-31). China Sounds Alarm Over Blackrock-Led Takeover Bid of Key Panama Ports. orinocotribune.com National security adviser Mike Waltz told reporters last month that the leadership of Panama had entered into "negotiations about addressing the ports on either side of the canal," in a reference to the Balboa and Cristobal terminals. | The deal by an American conglomerate to buy the facilities from Hong Kong company CK Hutchison will be reviewed, Chinese antitrust regulator stated on its website. | China's State Administration for Market Regulation underscored on Friday that it would scrutinize it "in accordance with the law to protect fair competition in the market and safeguard the public interest". | Chinese…

Ralph Jennings (2025-03-31). Why retirees are the future of China's outbound tourism market. scmp.com Over-65s make up a fast-growing segment of China's vast outbound travel market — and they tend to be big spenders.

newleftreview (2025-03-31). 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.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). CAAC allows two unmanned aircraft operators to start commercial flying business. ecns.cn Two Chinese companies have received the first-ever civil unmanned aircraft Operator Certificate (OC) issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Global Times learned on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Computing sector to play crucial role in power demand. ecns.cn China's rapidly expanding computing infrastructure is emerging as a significant new source of power demand, challenging the nation's grid and accelerating the need for flexible energy regulation capabilities, industry experts said.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Automakers from China on ASEAN 'drive'. ecns.cn China's biggest carmakers are accelerating their push into Southeast Asia, tapping into the region's booming demand while expanding their manufacturing and sales networks to strengthen their global presence.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Nation to become a global energy storage powerhouse. ecns.cn China's energy storage industry is set to experience significant growth through 2027, fueled by a combination of growing market demand and supportive government policies, according to industry experts and company executives.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Energy self-sufficiency pointer to secure future. ecns.cn Even as it navigates global uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, China has made significant strides in enhancing its domestic energy security, with the energy self-sufficiency rate rising to above 80 percent.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). American influencer's trip challenges Western misconceptions of China. ecns.cn The latest viral moment in China-West cultural exchanges has started. A popular American internet influencer "IShowSpeed," who has 37 million subscribers on YouTube, recently livestreamed his visit to China, captivating audiences worldwide.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Shenzhen launches China's largest V2G test, enabling two-way power flow between NEVs, grid. ecns.cn Shenzhen in China's Guangdong Province has initiated the country's largest-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology test, achieving bidirectional charging capabilities between new energy vehicles and the power grid.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). China discovers major offshore deep to ultra-deep clastic oilfield. ecns.cn The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Monday the discovery of the Huizhou 19-6 oilfield in the eastern South China Sea. It is China's first large-scale deep to ultra-deep clastic oilfield, underscoring the potential for deepwater hydrocarbon exploration in offshore areas.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). China delivers commercial C909 jetliner to Laos. ecns.cn China delivered a homegrown regional C909 jetliner to Laos in Shanghai on Sunday, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC).

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). China's manufacturing PMI rises to 50.5 in March. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector came in at 50.5 in March, up 0.3 percentage points from a month earlier, running in the expansion territory for the second consecutive month.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). China's factory activity expands again in March. ecns.cn China's factory activity expanded modestly for a second straight month in March, an official survey showed on Monday, adding to a string of recent indicators pointing to continued recovery for the world's second-largest economy.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Xi chairs leadership meeting on eco-protection inspection regulations, disciplinary inspection. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday chaired a leadership meeting to review a set of regulations on ecological and environmental protection inspection.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). China sends 118 member rescue team to Myanmar. ecns.cn A team of 118 members of the China International Search and Rescue flew to Myanmar to assist disaster relief efforts on Sunday evening, according to the Chinese Ministry of Emergency Management.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). China's advanced tourist train with upgraded amenities to launch in April. ecns.cn A tourist train rolled off the production line at CRRC Sifang Co in Qingdao, Shandong province on Thursday. Jointly developed by China Railway Zhengzhou Group and CRRC Sifang, it is set to begin operations in mid-April.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Chinese robots amaze international guests at 2025 ZGC Forum. ecns.cn A moment of true "China Shock" from Chinese robots for international guests at the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference.

Newswire Editor (2025-03-31). Research: Top Scientists Issue Urgent Warning on Fossil Fuels. commondreams.org In a

Carole King, Mike Garrity (2025-03-31). Senator Whitehouse and Congresswoman Dean Introduce the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act. counterpunch.org On Thursday, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative Madeleine Dean reintroduced the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act in the U.S. Senate (S. 1198) and in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 2420) with fifteen original cosponsors across both chambers. The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act will designate approximately 23 million acres of inventoried roadless areas in the Northern Rockies as wilderness. NREPA (Ner-EEpa) will preserve

Dean Baker (2025-03-31). Five Things Elon Musk Doesn't Want You to Know About Social Security. counterpunch.org Elon Musk's DOGE has taken a particularly keen interest in Social Security — and not in a good way. Musk called the program a Ponzi Scheme and has made wildly false allegations about fraud. Nonetheless, DOGE is actively working inside the Social Security Administration, to the deep frustration of current and former staffers. According to

Ming Xie (2025-03-31). If FEMA Didn't Exist, Could State's Handle Disaster Response? counterpunch.org Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance. Could the states manage this catastrophic event on their own? Normally, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as FEMA, is prepared to marshal supplies within hours

Dr. Peter McCullough (2025-03-31). Boosters Are Backfiring, Greater Impetus to End COVID-19 Vaccination. globalresearch.ca The pandemic years seem to drag on for the heavily boosted. Dr. McCullough appeared on

Holy Erotic Propaganda Arson (2025-03-31). "Wake Up and Smell the C*VID: An evening without Eric Bogosian": new play takes aim at NYC mask ban and more. thecanary.co I keep writing about collapse, but I think it's writing back. — Prophet from the Wrong Decade, Wake Up and Smell the C*VID As New York State's budget deadline looms, so too does the specter of a proposed mask ban: introduced under the guise of "public order", but carrying chilling implications for civil liberties, public […] | By

Dave DeCamp (2025-03-31). Iran's Khamenei Warns of 'Strong' Response If US Attacks. news.antiwar.com Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday that Iran would launch a "strong counterattack" in response to any attack from the US. Khamenei's comments came a day after President Trump threatened Iran with a "bombing the likes of which they have never seen before" if a deal is not reached on Tehran's civilian …

Staff (2025-03-31). "Taking Down Everything Black": Fired Kennedy Center VP Marc Bamuthi Joseph on Trump's Takeover. democracynow.org President Donald Trump's efforts to take over cultural institutions and attack diversity, equity and inclusion programs has centered on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the venerable arts institution in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center was established by Congress and has been run by a bipartisan board since it opened in 1971, but Trump upended that in February when he moved to install his loyalists in key positions and make himself chair. Last week, the Kennedy Center's new leadership fired at least seven members of its social impact team that worked to reach more diverse audiences and a…

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sees record crossings in Q1. ecns.cn Passenger and vehicle trips through the Zhuhai highway port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) set a new record in the first quarter of the year, the highest since the bridge opened in 2018.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Testing for safety has to evolve, finds forum. ecns.cn Advancements in new energy vehicles and intelligent driving technologies are boosting vehicle performance in the auto industry, yet persistent concerns underscore the need for a higher standard evaluation system to meet growing safety demands, experts noted at a forum last week.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). DeepSeek surpasses ChatGPT in monthly website traffic. ecns.cn Chinese AI company DeepSeek has overtaken OpenAI's ChatGPT in monthly website visits, becoming the fastest-growing AI tool globally, according to analytics platform aitools.xyz.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Chinese business delegation visits Brazil, signs multiple cooperation agreements. ecns.cn A Chinese business delegation visited Brazil from Wednesday to Sunday to promote economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Chinese startup launches world first deep research, multitasking AI agent. ecns.cn Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI on Monday unveiled a free AI agent, which can not only perform deep research but also execute tasks such as web searches, travel planning, and research report writing.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Cambodia Airways opens new routes to Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. ecns.cn Cambodia Airways announced on Sunday that it would launch a new direct flight from Phnom Penh to Hong Kong, starting April 1. The airline will operate this route three times a week.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Chinese sea goddess Mazu statues flown to Taiwan island on cultural exchange. ecns.cn Two statues of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu departed from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport on Saturday, boarding Xiamen Airlines flight MF881, were flown to the island of Taiwan for cultural exchange.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Mini robot to explore world's deepest sea trench. ecns.cn A team of Chinese scientists has developed a miniature 2.7-kilogram deep-sea robot to explore the deepest natural frontier on Earth — the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean, according to a study published in the journal Science Robotics in March.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Beijing set to nurture more tech talent. ecns.cn The capacity for innovation among young professionals in the technology sector is boosting productivity, and Beijing is striving to nurture more such professionals with policy support, according to a report released on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Devices meant to empower disabled showcased. ecns.cn The latest in how science and technology are improving the lives of people living with disabilities was showcased in Beijing's Zhongguancun area on Saturday, at a parallel event of the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Intl forum fosters exchanges for youthful innovators. ecns.cn Chinese scientists and international experts called for greater collaboration among young researchers at the 2025 Beijing International Youth Innovation and Development Forum, emphasizing the crucial role of young people in driving global innovation.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Overseas industry experts gather for tour in capital. ecns.cn More than 20 visitors from renowned universities and research institutions worldwide gathered in Beijing on Sunday for the 14th Beijing Tour for Overseas Talents.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Chinese men's team wins historic silver, women's team bronze at FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup. ecns.cn The 2025 FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup concluded in Singapore on Sunday. The Chinese men's basketball team narrowly lost to Australia by two points in the final, securing the silver medal and marking the best achievement in its history.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Colorful pond cluster at Huanglong scenic area wows tourists. ecns.cn Famous for its colorful water pools, snow mountains, deep valleys and forests, Huanglong was listed as one of UNESCO world heritage sites, becoming a popular tourist attraction.

ecns.cn (2025-03-31). Guangxi holds various cultural activities to welcome Sanyuesan Festival. ecns.cn Various cultural activities were held across the city to welcome the upcoming Sanyuesan Festival, a festival celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month, which falls on March 31 this year.

Steven Ganot (2025-03-31). Family of Slain Gaza Protester Releases Video Accusing Hamas of Torture and Execution. themedialine.org

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). American warplanes bomb Yemeni capital 13 times. presstv.ir The United States has carried out fresh acts of aggression against Yemen to force the Arab country to stop its support for Palestinians in Gaza.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Washington Post quotes Qatari official as saying Doha would not be deterred by seekers of frustrating talks and elongating war on Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb

newarab (2025-03-31). UK police raid Quaker meeting, arrest six over Gaza protest plan. newarab.com The The organisation describes itself as a youth-led non-violent civil resistance campaign that calls for the UK to stop arming Over 20 police disrupted the meeting at 19: 15 GMT, the Quakers said in a statement, calling it an "aggressive vio…

newarab (2025-03-31). Egypt sees rare pro-Palestine protests on Eid al-Fitr. newarab.com Tens of thousands of Egyptians took part in a rare pro-Palestine demonstration on Monday as The protest commenced from outside Cairo's Al-Siddiq Mosque, where marchers chanted slogans in support of Palestine and Gaza — where

newarab (2025-03-31). 'What was our crime?' Gaza's orphans ask this Eid al-Fitr. newarab.com

Editor (2025-03-31). Glenn Greenwald: The Truth & Lies About the Atlantic's Signal Controversy. scheerpost.com

Ahmed Adel (2025-03-31). "Coalition of the Willing" Exposes EU's Division Over Support to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Support for sending a European intervention force to Ukraine has not gained traction in the European Union, which has only agreed not to ease sanctions against Russia. Without the United States, enthusiasm wanes, as Italy announces that it will not …

Daily-Spezial (2025-03-31). Serbia's President Vucic on the Color Revolution Protests. Demand for a change of government without elections. globalresearch.ca Interview in German and English: | ´Nur àºber meine Leiche ª: Serbiens Prà§sident Vucic àºber die Proteste und die Forderung nach einem Regierungswechsel ohne Wahlen | . | . | . | . | . ⚪ * | Klicken Sie unt…

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2025-03-31). A New Paradigm for Healing — Shifting Focus to Cellular Health. globalresearch.ca Cellular health is the driving foundation of overall wellness. It plays an essential role in biological functions, including immune response and disease prevention | Modern medicine focuses on symptom management rather than addressing cellular dysfunction. This leads to temporary fixes that …

Felicity Arbuthnot (2025-03-31). Ukraine: US Launches a Neo-Nazi Government, and World War Three? globalresearch.ca It all started on March 5, 2014: a US sponsored fascist coalition government under the disguise of democracy was installed in Ukraine. | With historical foresight pertaining to the dangers of a Third World War, this article by Felicity Arbuthnot was …

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2025-03-31). UE e USAID por trás das políticas autoritárias da Moldávia. globalresearch.ca O intervencionismo ocidental na Moldávia continua sendo uma questà£o-chave na geopolítica do espaàßo pós-soviético. A Unià£o Europeia é uma das principais instigadoras da crise política na Moldávia, incentivando tensàµes entre Chisinau e as regiàµes de Gagauzia e Transnístria — onde …

Prof. Ruel F. Pepa (2025-03-31). The Shifting Sands: Putin's Calculated Play and Trump's Illusions. globalresearch.ca The narrative surrounding geopolitical power dynamics, particularly concerning the relationship between the United States, Russia, and the European Union, is undergoing a dramatic shift. What once appeared to be a stage set for a Trumpian masterstroke is now revealing itself …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2025-03-31). The EU Criminalization of Politics. President of the European Central Bank (ECB) has a Criminal Record. Christine Lagarde. globalresearch.ca Lagarde was found "guilty" without the enforcement of a one year prison sentence. She was accused of "negligence" rather than "complicity" in a multimillion euro fraud. She was rewarded rather than penalized.

Global Research News (2025-03-31). Selected Articles: Video: Criminal and Complicit Mainstream Media. globalresearch.ca By Michel Chossudovsky speaks in Kuala Lumpur (2012). Reflections on the criminal mainstream mass media after the 9/11 events and "covering up" as obstruction of…

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2025-03-31). The Deep State Has Used the NY Times to Announce Its Withdrawal from Washington's Conflict with Russia. globalresearch.ca Last Saturday the New York Times completely abandoned the official narrative of the Ukraine Conflict, thus overturning the apple cart full of lies. Here …

____ (2025-03-31). Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality: A New Chapter in Healthcare Expansion. devdiscourse.com Gujarat Kidney And Super Speciality, a leading healthcare provider, has submitted documents to the capital markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise fresh capital. The IPO consists entirely of a new issuance of up to 2.2 crore equity shares, each valued at Rs 2, according to the draft red herring prospectus.

ICRC (2025-03-31). Call for entries for the 2025 Humanitarian Visa d'Or award. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). ICRC at the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum: A Voice for Humanity. icrc.org

____ (2025-03-31). Tiger Triumph 2023: US-India Forces Gear Up for Inclusive Disaster Relief Drill. devdiscourse.com The fourth iteration of the India-US bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, 'Tiger Triumph,' is poised to enhance the cooperative capabilities of both nations' forces. Scheduled to unfold on the Eastern Seaboard from April 1 to April 13, this exercise aims at fortifying interoperability and streamlining operation protocols.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Survey: Absolute majority of Belarusians are satisfied with presidential election results. eng.belta.by In February 2025, the BSEU Center for Social and Humanitarian Studies | conducted a poll "Post-electoral social sentiments" by interviewing | citizens at their place of residence (face-to-face survey). It involved…

ICRC (2025-03-31). The 23rd Red Cross IHL Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Championship goes to Singapore Management University. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). Ethiopia: Solar power helps bring back water to the population of conflict-affected Lalibela. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). Finding hope amid loss: Families of missing persons rebuild lives in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). 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.

ICRC (2025-03-31). Iraq: Restoring Livelihoods That War Left in Ruins. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). Iraq: Water, Life, and the Fight Against Climate. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). Draft Environmental and Social Safeguard Documents for Consultation – Strengthening Community Resilience (SCORE) March 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). Myanmar: Finding hope, strength, and food security. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). India: Decade-long partnership with CURE India concludes successfully. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). Philippines: Renewed hope for displaced families in Basilan. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). Sudan:Facts and Figures 2024. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). DRC/Burundi/Uganda/Rwanda: Families search for their loved ones as cross-border displacement surges. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). Georgia: Remains of six people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). ICRC brings together experts to explore how upholding rules of war can help facilitate peace. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-31). ICRC Regional Director, Nicolas Von Arx, warns of catastrophic consequences for civilians caught up in endless escalations in the Middle East. icrc.org

Izzy Ross (2025-03-31). Why Indigenous nations are walking away from pipeline talks in Michigan. grist.org This coverage is made possible through a partnership with Grist and Interlochen Public Radio in Northern Michigan. | Seven Indigenous nations have withdrawn from discussions over an oil and gas liquids pipeline in Michigan, citing federal agencies' failure to adequately engage with tribal governments during the process. | The move is expected to trigger lawsuits the tribes hope will block the controversial Line 5 project, a 645 mile pipeline that carries over half-a-million barrels of crude oil and natural gas liquids per day and runs between the United States and Canada. Enbridge, the company behind Line 5, h…

Taylar Dawn Stagner (2025-03-31). How Trump's funding freeze for Indigenous food programs may violate treaty law. grist.org This story was produced by Jill Falcon Ramaker couldn't believe what she was hearing on the video call. All $5 million dollars of her and her colleagues'

Black Rose Anarchist Federation (2025-03-31). Survival of the Organized: Critical Reflections on Organizing and Mutual Aid. itsgoingdown.org Critical discussion around mutual aid organizing from the Black Rose/Rosa Negra Anarchist Federation. If you've spent any time among people who want to better our world, you've probably heard a lot of talk about "organizing." In the United States, activists use this term to describe any number of activities intended to oppose oppression, from planning…

Final Straw (2025-03-31). Final Straw: Stop Cop City "Imaginary Crimes Tour" itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw speaks with "Imaginary Crimes" tour participants. This week, we're sharing an interview with Selena who speaks about the "Stop Cop City: Imaginary Crimes Tour" and Jordan, a RICO defendant from the Stop Cop City 61 case. The two speak about anti-repression, about where the case is at…

Outlaw Podcast (2025-03-31). Outlaw: Everyone's a Terrorist with Michael Loadenthal. itsgoingdown.org Introducing Outlaw, a new podcast on "how the law is being used to repress liberation movements, and what we can do about it." Listen and Download HERE Outlaw is an interview-driven podcast exploring how the law is wielded to suppress social movements in the U.S. and the strategies used to resist it. Through conversations with political prisoners,…

news.xinhuanet (2025-03-31). a href='https://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-03/30/c_136171628.htm' target='_blank'>Kiev says ready for new truce with rebels in eastern Ukraine. news.xinhuanet.com The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Thursday it stands ready for a new truce with independence-seeking insurgents in eastern regions starting from next month.

A A (2025-03-31). Il possibile nuovo accordo sul Mar Nero rischia di fallire di nuovo. strategic-culture.su Il regime di Kiev non è disposto a cooperare per migliorare l'architettura della sicurezza marittima nella regione. | Segue nostro I negoziati avviati di recente tra le amministrazioni Putin e Trump per allentare il conflitto nel Mar Nero e riformare l'architettura regionale della sicurezza marittima rappresentano una mossa pragmatica da parte di entrambi i leader. Mentre il presidente russo Vladimir Putin cerca stabilità per proteggere…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-03-31). Supported by Brazil's MST, Project in Venezuela Wants to Build Food Sovereignty. libya360.wordpress.com Lorenzo Santiago Rosana Fernandes has been part of the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST) for 29 years. Since January 2025, she coordinates the movement's brigade in Venezuela. A project to guarantee Venezuela's food sovereignty: This is how the Patria Grande del Sur program is being treated by the Venezuelan government and the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-03-31). Venezuela: 1,600 Women Discuss 'Communal Feminism' at First National Gathering. libya360.wordpress.com Ricardo Vaz The meeting defined priorities such as developing a feminist economy and expanding political participation in Communard Union territories. Venezuela's Communard Union, an organization that brings together popular power collectives across the country, held its first national gathering dedicated to communal feminism. Organizers reported over 1,600 participants in attendance at the meeting that took place…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-03-31). Who Pays the Price for the Return of German Militarism? libya360.wordpress.com Peter Mertens Reichstag building in Berlin, seat of the Bundestag. Photo: Diego Delso The resurgence of German militarism, Europe's arms fever, and the war rhetoric from Washington all point toward escalation. But as before, the strength of peace lies at the bottom — with the workers who pay the price. Driven by geopolitical interests and…

Mark Taliano (2025-03-31). Manufactured Dissent and the Lies and Crimes of Empire. marktanliano.net Closely related to the concept of "Manufactured Consent" and of equal importance, would be what Prof. Chossudovsky calls " Manufacturing Dissent". He explains, "under contemporary capitalism, the illusion of democracy must prevail. It is in the interest of the corporate elites to accept dissent and protest as a feature of the system inasmuch as they …

newleftreview (2025-03-31). 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.

latintimes (2025-03-31). ICE's Scorecard Revealed: How The Trump Admin is Deciding Which Migrants Are Sent to Notorious El Salvador Prison. latintimes.com The ACLU revealed parameters used by ICE to determine whether detainees are part of Venezuelan-born gang Tren de Aragua. Many deportees and their families have rejected any ties to the group…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Trump Admin Still Lags Behind Biden in Immigrant Removals But Has Recorded Many More Arrests: Report. latintimes.com Findings also raised concerns about transparency, stating that "the Trump administration continues to conceal most concrete details about its immigration enforcement activities"

Staff (2025-03-31). Migrant Repatriation Continues: 175 People Return to Venezuela From the US. orinocotribune.com On Sunday afternoon, 175 Venezuelan migrants from the US returned to the country aboard a US-flagged aircraft. They were received by Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, who said that the procedure was "very tangled" and that the repatriation took place through direct communication with US authorities. | The minister emphasized that none of the repatriated individuals ever belonged to the defunct Tren de Aragua criminal gang and that only one has charges against him for being part of the gang of El Cagón of Trujillo state. | "The arrival of the flight was scheduled for 9: 00 in the morning. The United St…

latintimes (2025-03-31). CBP Official Sentenced For Charging Thousands Of Dollars To Migrants To Smuggle Them Across The Border. latintimes.com

latintimes (2025-03-31). Immigrants and Allies Are Using Social Media To Report ICE Sightings And Help Each Other Avoid Enforcement. latintimes.com Immigrants and allies are taking over social media to warn their undocumented neighbors about local deportation and ICE sightings…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Migrant Who Gave Squatting Advice And Showcased Cash Online Deported To Venezuela. latintimes.com Leonel Moreno used TikTok to show how he seized welfare benefits in the U.S. He also encouraged followers to "invade" vacant homes…

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). Venezuela received first high-level criminal among US deportees. scmp.com Venezuela confirms a gang leader was among the latest batch of migrants deported from the US.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). Venezuela says received first high-level criminal among US deportees. scmp.com Venezuela confirms a gang leader was among 175 migrants deported from the US.

____ (2025-03-31). Judge Halts Deportation Protections Withdrawal for Venezuelans. devdiscourse.com A United States federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to strip deportation protections from Venezuelan immigrants on Monday. The decision by U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco pauses the plan by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to rescind Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans.

Maria Calvo (2025-03-31). Denuncia canciller doble rasero de políticos anticubanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) El canciller Bruno Rodríguez denunció hoy el doble rasero de los congresistas anticubanos que promovieron las medidas de asfixia económica contra el país caribeño y ahora participan en la cacería de migrantes de la isla.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Republican Lawmaker Insists Trump 'Wasn't Advocating' for Third Term Despite Saying He 'Was Not Joking' About Another Run. latintimes.com Ohio Senator Jon Husted brushed off President Donald Trump's comments about running for a third term during a CNBC interview on Monday.

David Swanson (2025-03-31). German Media Covers Protest of NATO Base. worldbeyondwar.org

Staff (2025-03-31). Sobre la cancha: La samba se aferra a las cávalas (Parte I). cubadebate.cu En 2026 se cumplirán 24 años del último título de la selección brasileña en campeonatos mundiales. Desde la primera corona de la Canarinha en 1958, ese mismo período de tiempo es el más extenso sin levantar la copa. Mala fortuna o no, generaciones talentosas del gigante sudamericano se han enfrentado al fracaso en eventos consecutivos.

Staff (2025-03-31). Joven cubana ganó bronce en Campeonato Mundial Escolar de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu La cubana Liennys Ferrer Naranjo ganó la medalla de bronce en el segmento femenino de la categoría sub-15 años del Campeonato Mundial Escolar de Ajedrez de Vrnjacka Banja, en Serbia. Un añadido de 22,8 puntos Elo acompañó la actuación de Liennys, quien fue la única jugadora de Iberoamérica situada en alguno de los podios.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-03-31). Canadian Economic Losses Incoming From Burkina Faso Land Nationalisation, Revoking of Mining Permits. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | By Marthad Shingiro Umucyaba — Mar 6, 2025 | Despite Canadian efforts,

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). Palestine campus activists, academics stand up to new McCarthyism. greenleft.org.au

Alaa Shamali (2025-03-31). ÿπŸäÿØ ÿ∫ÿ≤ÿ©ÿõ ÿ®ŸÑÿß ÿ£ÿ¨Ÿàÿßÿ° ŸàÿߟÅÿ™ŸÇÿßÿØ ŸÑŸÑÿ¥ŸáÿØÿßÿ°. thecanary.co We're humbled to introduce a new Canary writer, Alaa Shamali from Palestine — but currently a refugee in Oman. We will be publishing him in Arabic — but if you right click on the screen the menu that appears should give you the option to translate the article to English. If you are reading on mobile, this […] | By

Ana Vračar (2025-03-31). Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office in EU funds embezzlement case. peoplesdispatch.org

Ana Vračar (2025-03-31). Belgium on strike against Arizona coalition's austerity plans. peoplesdispatch.org

A A (2025-03-31). Some new tales from the Darkside. strategic-culture.su Beatings and arrests continue both in the US and the Middle East | By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The news…

Maria Calvo (2025-03-31). Semanario ecnómico: Proyecciones. radiohc.cu

Maria Calvo (2025-03-31). Intervención del canciller cubano en Reunión del ALBA_TCP. radiohc.cu Intervención del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, en la XXV Reunión del Consejo Político del ALBA-TCP. Caracas, 29 de marzo de 2025…

Maria Calvo (2025-03-31). La mentira y el fascismo se tiñen de Rubio. radiohc.cu Una pieza clave de la geoestrategia del Comando Sur contra América Latina y el Caribe encabeza continuas giras por países de la región, en el empeño del emperador de reconquistar el patio trasero con un arsenal de mentiras e intimidaciones, como pretextos, que recuerdan tantos planes y operaciones pasadas de la era anterior y posterior al exterminador Plan Cóndor.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-31). En proceso de recontratación, servicio de gas manufacturado. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) La Empresa de Gas Manufacturado de La Habana se encuentra en proceso de recontratación del servicio en todas las casas comerciales de los municipios a los que llega, para extenderlo por un periodo de cinco años, anunció José Luis Guevara, director comercial de la entidad.

Maria Calvo (2025-03-31). Gestionan puesta en marcha en Cienfuegos de Estación de Calidad del Aire. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) El Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos (CEAC) gestiona la puesta en marcha de una Estación de Calidad del Aire (ECA) en el Centro Meteorológico Provincial, que tendrá repercusión nacional por abarcar a la capital del país.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-31). Venezuela continuaría contratos con empresas extranjeras pese a EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) La vicepresidenta ejecutiva Delcy Rodríguez comunicó que Venezuela está lista hoy para continuar cumpliendo los contratos con las empresas que en las últimas horas fueron revocadas sus licencias por la administración de Donad Trump.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-31). Bloqueo de EE.UU. es una injusticia, denunció joven cubana en Nicaragua. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) La joven cubana Camila Martínez, denunció que el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la isla es una injusticia que hoy golpea a su país en varios sectores.

Maria Calvo (2025-03-31). Tiempos de tormenta. radiohc.cu Desde el 20 de enero pasado, fecha del cambio de gobierno en Estados Unidos, el mundo está viviendo una serie de tormentas desatadas por las salidas de tono, amenazas y ataques del presidente Donald Trump, tanto contra sectores importantes de su población, como a países supuestamente amigos suyos.

Maria Calvo (2025-03-31). Inicia Holguín el camino de la seguridad energética con su primer parque solar fotovoltaico (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Con la presencia del Comandante de la Revolución, Ramiro Valdés, la oriental provincia de Holguín inauguró su primer parque solar fotovoltaico "Corúa 5", ubicado en la zona de Cuatro Caminos, en Mayarí.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-31). Día el Libro Cubano, homenaje a la Imprenta Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) El Día del Libro Cubano, instaurado en jornada como la de hoy de 1981, honra la creación de la Imprenta Nacional, a su director fundador Alejo Carpentier y a la primera publicación en el país, El Quijote.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-31). Médicos de Cuba en México: Una labor solidaria y fructífera. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) Especialistas de la brigada médica de Cuba contribuyen a garantizar hoy la cobertura de servicios esenciales de salud en hospitales y otras instalaciones de México, sin desplazar a los profesionales de esa nación.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-31). En La Habana homenaje discográfico a Rita Montaner. radiohc.cu La presentación este 31 de marzo del fonograma "Claves por Rita Montaner" de Miguel Barnet en la sala Villena de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (UNEAC) consolida el compromiso de la organización con la promoción del patrimonio cultural de la nación.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-31). Sindicato de maestros se movilizará en apoyo al Gobierno de Colombia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) Integrantes de la Federación Colombiana de Trabajadores de la Educación (Fecode) se movilizarán hoy en Bogotá y en otras ciudades del país en apoyo a las reformas sociales impulsadas por el Gobierno.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-31). Reparan cien ómnibus de transporte urbano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 31 mar (RHC) Un proyecto de reparación general de cien ómnibus —60 rígidos y 40 articulados— destinados a reforzar el parque automotor de La Habana, se desarrolla en la Empresa Productora de àìmnibus Evelio Prieto Guillama (Caisa), de Guanajay, en la provincia de Artemisa.

Maria Calvo (2025-03-31). Cuba colabora con Granada en Educación. radiohc.cu La cooperación entre Cuba y el pequeño Estado caribeño de Granada se diversifica, aunque el acento recaiga en la salud, como lo evidencian conversaciones entre representantes de ambos países.

Maria Calvo (2025-03-31). Dos meses para inicio de temporada ciclónica y pronósticos en rojo. radiohc.cu Washington, 31 mar (RHC) Dos meses faltan hoy para iniciar oficialmente la temporada ciclónica en el Atlántico y los pronósticos indican un período activo con 18 tormentas con nombre propio, de las cuales entre siete y 10 podrían llegar a huracán.

Robert S. Becker (2025-03-31). Make America Worse — the corrosive blueprint driving Muskrat-Trump's high-risk demolition derby. nationofchange.org Where's the great Trump hustle, what he does best, that promises the moon while taking away the earth? The battle is now how much scorched earth Trump inflicts without any positive deliverables to offset the pain.

_____ (2025-03-31). Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko sentenced to 22 additional months in prison. CPJ Staff

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). MTZ to help modernize agricultural machinery in Russia's Novosibirsk Oblast. eng.belta.by Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ trademark) will play an active role in | modernizing the agricultural machinery fleet in Novosibirsk Oblast of | Russia. This initiative is part of a cooperation agreement signed by | General Director of MTZ Sergei Avramenko and Deputy Head of the…

WSWS (2025-03-31). Amid war summit in Paris, US-European rivalry mounts over how to plunder Ukraine. wsws.org France and Britain pledged to send troops to Ukraine, risking total war with Russia, amid rising US-European tensions as Washington and the EU both try to seize Ukrainian mineral resources.

Reuters (2025-03-31). Kremlin says it's working on Ukraine peace after Trump says he's 'angry' with Putin. scmp.com Trump's "pissed off" stance has not derailed US-Russia talks, as the Kremlin confirmed work on Ukraine peace ideas and improved bilateral ties continues.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Oil prices ease despite Trump warning of possible tariffs on Russian buyers. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). After Trump sanctions threat, Kremlin says Russia and US working on Ukraine peace moves. channelnewsasia.com

hindustantimes (2025-03-31). Trump Fumes at Putin | 'I'm Very Angry, Very Pissed Off!' | U.S to Impose Tariffs on Russia's Oil. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Russia regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In a phone interview with Kristen Welker, Trump stated that if he and Russia fail to reach an agreement to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if he determines Russia is at fault, he will impose secondary tariffs on all Russian oil exports. Trump's approach marks a shift from his previous stance, as this is the first time since taking office that he has issued a public threat against Russia.

____ (2025-03-31). Russia Re-Evaluates Stance on Taliban. devdiscourse.com The office of Russia's Prosecutor General has formally requested the Supreme Court to consider lifting the ban on the Taliban, according to the Interfax news agency. This request is set to be reviewed on April 17, as noted by the state-run RIA news agency.

____ (2025-03-31). Judge Upholds Ban on Antarctic Fish Imports Amid Russia's Conservation Standoff. devdiscourse.com A federal judge in Florida has upheld a ban on imports of a high-value fish from protected Antarctic waters, marking a significant development in a diplomatic standoff spurred by Russia's refusal to adhere to conservation efforts in the region.

geo.tv (2025-03-31). Trump threatens Russian oil tariffs, says he's "pissed off" at Putin. geo.tv Oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed U.S. and Russian flags in this illustration taken, October 8, 2023. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump has warned he will impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on buyers of Russian oil if he believes Moscow is obstructing his efforts to…

geo.tv (2025-03-31). Russian top court to consider suspending ban on Taliban. geo.tv Members of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, attend a plenary session in Moscow, Russia December 10, 2024. —ReutersRussia's Supreme Court will rule next month on removing the Taliban group from a list of banned "terrorist" organisations, Russian news agencies reported…

newarab (2025-03-31). Trump says 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine: NBC. newarab.com US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was "very angry, pissed off" with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, NBC reported, marking a sharp change of tone as Washington seeks to NBC's Kristen Welker said Trump had called her to express his anger over Putin questioning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Welker, on her NBC show "Meet The Pre…

IAN KATUSIIME (2025-03-31). Gen. Muhoozi's first year as CDF. independent.co.ug Playing roulette with nation's security COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | In the one year that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been Chief of Defence Forces, he has become mainly known for playing Russian roulette on his X account—-sometimes raising heightened fear among opponents, engaging in light banter with the public, or tantalising the security establishment and …

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Belarus' vice premier comments on cooperation prospects with Russia's Novosibirsk Oblast. eng.belta.by During the visit to Novosibirsk Oblast, the government delegation toured | a number of industrial enterprises, which are of interest to economic | entities of Belarus.

Editor (2025-03-31). Legal Scholar Explains Trump's Authoritarian Crackdown (w/ Katherine Franke). scheerpost.com

____ (2025-03-31). Well, Too Bad. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com

WSWS (2025-03-31). Support the SEP in the Australian federal election! Build a socialist movement of the working class against war, austerity and dictatorship! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party is standing candidates in the Australian federal election to build an independent movement of the working class against Labor, the Liberal-National Coalition, the Greens and capitalism itself.

WSWS (2025-03-31). Australian Electoral Commission rejects FOI application for evidence to justify election ban on SEP. wsws.org This Freedom of Information decision further exposes the anti-democratic character of Australia's electoral laws and the AEC's totally obscure use of them against the Socialist Equality Party.

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). Socialist Alliance: Cut military spending to address housing, cost-of-living and climate crises. greenleft.org.au

latintimes (2025-03-31). Musk Mocked After Dodging Question About DOGE Stimulus Checks: 'The Tooth Fairy Will Bring the Checks'. latintimes.com Elon Musk stumbled through a vague response when asked about the status of the $5,000 "DOGE dividend" stimulus checks during a Q&A in Wisconsin on Sunday.

Gabriel Colodro (2025-03-31). Knesset Passes Controversial Judicial Selection Reform; Key Lawmaker Strikes Back. themedialine.org

responsiblestatecraft (2025-03-31). The non-empires strike back. responsiblestatecraft.org

Frida Garza (2025-03-31). Egg prices hit record highs. Are you ready to try a vegan egg? grist.org Sometimes, Josh Tetrick will quiz strangers in the dairy aisle. He'll strike up a conversation with a fellow grocery store patron and ask if they've heard about "this egg that's made from plants?" He might point out the golden-yellow boxes shaped like milk cartons sitting on refrigerated shelves, not too far from the egg cartons. Generally, he finds that people don't know what he's talking about. "Most people will be like, 'What?'" | The product Tetrick is referring to — which, not coincidentally, he manufactures — is called Just Egg. It's a liquid vegan egg substitute made from mung beans, a membe…

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Lewandowski strikes twice as Barcelona beat Girona to take LaLiga lead. channelnewsasia.com

Féministes anticapitalistes (2025-03-31). Between an upsurge in mobilisation and a retreat in feminist strikes, how can we organise to win? internationalviewpoint.org

Dr David McGrogan (2025-03-31). Take Climate Policy Away From Elected Politicians, Says Former Supreme Court Justice. dailysceptic.org Climate policy should be taken away from elected politicians, a former Supreme Court Justice has said. If you think we've passed peak woke, think again, says Dr David McGrogan.

newarab (2025-03-31). Afghanistan: Detained US woman released by Taliban. newarab.com An American woman has been freed by the "American citizen Faye Hall, just released by the

newarab (2025-03-31). No need for Western laws in Afghanistan, says Taliban leader. newarab.com The Taliban leader said Sunday there was no need for Western laws in Afghanistan and that democracy was dead as long as sharia laws are in effect. | Hibatullah Akhundzada made the comments in a sermon marking the Islamic holiday of Eid Al-Fitr, in the southern city of Kandahar's Eidgah Mosque. The 50-minute audio of his message was published on X by the Taliban government's chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. | "There is no need for laws that originate from the West. We will create our own laws," Akhundzada said, speaking in Pashto, while emphasising the importance of Islamic laws. | The Taliban's interpretati…

Zane McNeill (2025-03-31). Want to Honor Trans Day of Visibility? Fight With Us Like Your Life Hinges on It. truthout.org Today is Transgender Day of Visibility — a day meant for celebration and for being seen. But right now, many in my community are afraid to be visible. Some are making plans to leave the country just to survive. For countless others, survival itself has become a daily act of resistance. Ash Lazarus Orr, a transgender activist in West Virginia, is one of many activists organizing to resist… |

Aallyah Wright (2025-03-31). Biden's Rural Broadband Program May Become Casualty of Trump's Anti-DEI Campaign. truthout.org A promise made by former President Joe Biden to connect millions of Americans to reliable and affordable high-speed internet service may become another casualty of President Donald Trump's campaign to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the nation. A top outgoing official at the U.S. Department of Commerce warned that funds for the Broadband, Equity… |

Jon Queally (2025-03-31). Court Convicts Far Right Marine Le Pen of Embezzlement, Banning Her From Office. truthout.org The far-right French politician Marine Le Pen was convicted on embezzlement charges by a national court on Monday, sentenced to four years in prison and barred from seeking elected office for at least five years — a development that progressives warn could backfire if too many people see the ruling as an attempt to preemptively subvert democracy. Le Pen's "electoral ineligibility is effective… |

Unicorn Riot (2025-03-31). Minneapolis Parents and Teachers Protest Cuts to Special Ed. unicornriot.ninja

WSWS (2025-03-31). Los Angeles City Council attacks homeless authority, opening the door for profiteering. wsws.org The City Council's plan to cut funding to LAHSA does not address the root causes of homelessness; instead, it ensures that corporate profiteers will control the flow of resources.

WSWS (2025-03-31). Renewed media attacks on Australian construction union. wsws.org Nine months of intense scrutiny, by the media, state and federal police task forces and inquiries launched by governments and the administrator himself, have unearthed virtually nothing.

WSWS (2025-03-31). David North's Sounding the Alarm: Socialism Against War introduced at Leipzig Book Fair: "Humanity is confronting the danger of a descent into the abyss" wsws.org "The alternatives as posed by Rosa Luxemburg, 'Socialism or Barbarism,' confronts us all today. The alarm has been sounded. Now we must respond to it."

WSWS (2025-03-31). UAW president promotes Trump tariffs, suggests auto plants be converted for war production. wsws.org In an interview Sunday morning Fain reiterated his support for the tariff and trade war policies of fascist President Donald Trump.

WSWS (2025-03-31). This week in history: March 31-April 6. wsws.org Mass jobs protest in Britain; Chiang Kai-shek dies; US longshore leader witch-hunted; Eisenstein films Battleship Potemkin.

WSWS (2025-03-31). US Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee holds online meeting against Trump's threats to privatize USPS. wsws.org Postal workers, outraged at the betrayals of the trade unions, discussed what needed to be done now to protect jobs which included unifying all sections of the working class in a common struggle against oligarchy and dictatorship.

WSWS (2025-03-31). War profiteer Boeing selected to build latest US fighter jet. wsws.org By choosing Boeing to build the "next-generation" F-47, the Trump administration is reaffirming the American state's support for a critical defense contractor.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Trump's Ominous Warning to Zelensky over Minerals Deal: 'He's Got Big Big Problems'. latintimes.com President Donald Trump accused his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky of trying to "back out" of a minerals deal between the two countries…

_____ (2025-03-31). CPJ urges Mozambican president to uphold media freedom. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-31). Indian journalist arrested for covering protest on alleged financial irregularities. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-31). In Burkina Faso, 3 journalists missing after media association condemns kidnaps. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-31). 10 international organizations submit amicus brief in case of imprisoned Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora Marroquín. vancecenter.org

A a (2025-03-31). Diego Garcia smells like war. strategic-culture.su

A A (2025-03-31). No time for love when Trump's thugs come in the morning. strategic-culture.su

Abul Rizvi (2025-03-31). Promises to downsize 'big Australia' immigration remain vague. independentaustralia.net

Alan Austin (2025-03-31). Communities of faith cringe at Trump's multiple mockeries. independentaustralia.net

Caleb Crowder (2025-03-31). Video: Understanding Congress's Billionaire Budget. ips-dc.org

Chris Jarvis (2025-03-31). Lib Dems launch local election campaign with claim they can surpass Tories as second largest party in local government. leftfootforward.org Ed Davey says he wants the Lib Dems to become the new 'party of Middle England'

Cory Sharber (2025-03-31). April is Philly Jazz Month. Mid Atlantic Arts is celebrating with concerts and education opportunities. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The City of Brotherly Love's jazz heritage will be celebrated throughout the entire month of April, bringing educational opportunities to Philadelphia's youth and concerts around the city. |

editor (2025-03-31). The topical challenge of multilateralism. onlineopinion.com.au In the opinion of France 'At a time when global governance is being challenged by the proliferation of crises, we must not give in to the temptation of unilateralism'.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Aleksei Kushnarenko appointed Minsk Oblast governor. eng.belta.by Since August 2024 Aleksei Kushnarenko served as energy minister and had | headed the Beltopgaz fuel and gas-supplying state-owned production | association for a couple of years before.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Denis Moroz appointed Energy Minister. eng.belta.by Since 2021, Denis Moroz has served as Deputy Energy Minister. In | 2016-2021, he led the design research enterprise Belgiprotopgaz.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Lukashenko sends Eid al-Fitr greetings to foreign leaders. eng.belta.by The Belarusian head of state wished the foreign leaders strong health, a | large reserve of spiritual strength and creative energy, success in all | endeavors and happiness, and also peace, further progress, wellbeing…

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Yuri Karayev appointed Governor of Grodno Oblast. eng.belta.by Earlier this March, Yuri Karayev was appointed Acting Governor of Grodno | Oblast after the former governor, Vladimir Karanik, assumed the | position of Deputy Prime Minister.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Krutoi reveals tidbits about Belarusian president's schedule after inauguration ceremony. eng.belta.by Head of the Belarus President Administration Dmitry Krutoi told the | Vremya Pervogo [Time of the First] project on the First News TV channel | what Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko did once the inauguration…

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Nikolai Lukashenko: I saw the preparations for inauguration ceremony. eng.belta.by "I saw how the event was planned: the order of the event, its stages. We | discussed it all. It was not the first inauguration in our country. It | was not the first such event," Nikolai Lukashenko said.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Schoolgirl from Gomel District writes letter to Belarusian president, gets surprise response. eng.belta.by Karina Murashko, a ninth-grader from Gomel District, was very excited to learn that her letter was delivered to the president, and even more, there was a response.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Yermoshina describes outfit she chose to wear at Belarus' presidential inauguration as 'nearly vintage'. eng.belta.by The inauguration ceremony of the newly elected President of the Republic | of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko was held in the Grand Hall of the | Palace of the Republic on 21 January 2011.

fishbein (2025-03-31). CEPR Sanctions Watch March 2025. cepr.net

fishbein (2025-03-31). Patents and the Abundance Agenda. cepr.net

Guest Blogger (2025-03-31). Labour launches net zero crackdown on boats. wattsupwiththat.com Now the Net Zero lunatics are coming for your boats!

Guest Blogger (2025-03-31). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #637. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations." —James Madison (1788)…

Kenny Cooper (2025-03-31). How a Delco 'curbside happy hour' changed Lansdowne lives for the better. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Gladstone Manor neighborhood on the western end of the Yet Barbara Silzle, who lives alone, barely talked to her neighbors, let alone entrusted with a spare key…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Most Republicans Oppose Expanding Trump's Power, Want Congress To Challenge Him When Needed: Poll. latintimes.com According to the CBS News/YouGov poll, conducted on March 27 and 28, only 32% of Republicans want Trump to have more power than he already holds. Meanwhile, 55% believe he currently has the "right amount" of power, and 13% think he should have less.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Musk Slammed for Labeling Heckler Who Interrupted Him as an 'Operative': 'I Promise People Hate You for Free'. latintimes.com Elon Musk is being lambasted by users after he accused an audience member who heckled him of being an "operative" affiliated with investor George Soros.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Republican's Chances of Keeping Mike Waltz's House Seat in District Democrats Vastly Out-Fundraised, According to the Polls. latintimes.com Republicans have the upper hand in Florida's 6th district ahead of its special election, but the contest is set to be much closer than expected…

latintimes (2025-03-31). SpaceX To Launch Private Astronauts On First Crewed Polar Orbit. latintimes.com Named "Fram2" after the famed Norwegian ship built in the 19th century for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, the mission will feature a range of experiments including taking the first X-ray in space and growing mushrooms in microgravity.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Top Bank Executive Believed To Be Among The Dead In Minnesota Plane Crash. latintimes.com The plane that crashed in Brooklyn Park on Saturday was registered to Terry Dolan, a high U.S. Bank executive…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Trump Says TikTok Deal Expected Before April 5, Blackstone Joins Race. latintimes.com Trump set an April 5 deadline for TikTok, used by 170 million Americans, to secure a non-Chinese buyer or face a U.S. ban due to national security concerns under a 2024 law.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Venezuela to Increase Oil Exports to One Of Its Top Buyers Despite U.S. Sanctions Threat. latintimes.com The Trump administration threatened on Monday to impose 25% tariffs to countries that buy oil or gas from Venezuela…

Mark Episkopos (2025-03-31). Alexander Vindman's new book is a folly: of history, and the truth. responsiblestatecraft.org Alexander Vindman's recent

Mong Palatino (2025-03-31). Indonesia's Tempo News says delivery of dead animals to its office was an act of terror. globalvoices.org

Nicole LeonardAlan Yu (2025-03-31). Pennsylvania and New Jersey leaders warn that DOGE cuts to health agencies could limit care and services. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Last week, the federal government sent notices to state, county and city health departments that The Department of Government Efficiency,

Olivia Barber (2025-03-31). Patriotic Millionaires member perfectly sums up why a wealth tax would be fair. leftfootforward.org "No matter what the lobby groups who don't want to tax wealth will tell us, it is not going to be a problem for wealthy people to pay that."

Olivia Barber (2025-03-31). Reform UK's 'biggest ever' rally falls short of expectations. leftfootforward.org Reform UK's rally in Birmingham on Friday night was not the "biggest rally in modern political history" the party billed it as. | The conference host claimed it was the "largest political conference since the second world war", with 10,000 £5 tickets sold at the 15,000-capacity venue. | However, large empty sections in the Utilita Arena suggested actual attendance was a few thousand lower, according to Despite the lower-than-expected turnout, Reform spared no expense for the…

P. Kenneth Burns (2025-03-31). New Jersey is upgrading and expanding vo-tech high schools. whyy.org

Raffaele Ciriello (2025-03-31). Academics should edit Wikipedia — the question is how, not if. independentaustralia.net

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-31). Iran Vows Decisive Retaliation If US Acts on Bombing Threat. themedialine.org

United World International (2025-03-31). Brazil: Lula's moment ahead of the upcoming elections. unitedworldint.com Local elections, Inflation numbers and polls indicate serious problems for his administration. By Oscar Rotundo Lula's government is approaching an electoral challenge amid a hostile environment both at home and abroad. It has lost credibility within its own ranks and is being stalked by a right-wing party cornered by the judiciary. Luiz Inácio Lula da …

United World International (2025-03-31). Timor-Leste's Impending Financial Cliff. unitedworldint.com Economic Sustainability Beyond 2025 By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Timor-Leste, since its independence in 2002, has made commendable strides in nation-building and socio-economic development. Central to its economic framework has been the Petroleum Fund, established to manage revenues from oil and gas resources. However, as 2025 approaches, the nation confronts a looming financial precipice, primarily due …

WHYY (2025-03-31). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

WHYY (2025-03-31). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

WHYY (2025-03-31). Bridging Blocks | Navigating Borders: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Immigration. whyy.org Join WHYY News for a discussion fostering understanding and empathy, aiming to provide a comprehensive view of immigration's complexities.

_____ (2025-03-31). Sierra Leone's counterterrorism bill called 'significant threat to press freedom'. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-31). Swedish journalist imprisoned in Turkey; accused of insulting president, terrorism. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-31). Georgia set to pass restrictive broadcast bills. CPJ Staff

Adam Mahoney (2025-03-31). After a Wildfire Takes Your Home, How Do You Get Your 'Soul' Back? capitalbnews.org ALTADENA, Calif. — Adonis Jones' house was gone, but the keys were still in his hand. For weeks after the fire, he carried them out of habit. They jingled in his pocket, and sometimes he twirled them between his fingers. And then, sitting in his car one evening after making the two-hour drive from Los …

Eileen Kinch (2025-03-31). You've likely heard the Serenity Prayer ‚àí but not its backstory. anabaptistworld.org I'm not sure when I first encountered the Serenity Prayer, or when it first occurred to me to ask who wrote it. For much of my life it never occurred to me that prayers were the kind of things that people actually wrote down, especially something as popular as the Serenity Prayer: "God grant me …

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Belarus' PM visits Verkhnedvinsk Butter and Cheese Factory. eng.belta.by The Belarusian head of government visited one of the leading enterprises | of the country's northern region. Aleksandr Turchin noted that the | purpose of his trip was to get familiar with the work of the | agricultural association, set up at the Verkhnedvinsk Butter and Cheese…

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Belarusian commodity exchange accredits first company from Myanmar. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) accredited the first | company from Myanmar, which expanded the list of countries using the | exchange mechanism for trade with Belarus to 82 countries.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Lukashenko explains why he appointed Karayev Grodno Oblast governor. eng.belta.by "You have expertise both in military matters and agriculture, you have | got the hang of it as you worked as the president's aide for almost five | years, and this experience will come in handy. And I noticed that you…

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Lukashenko gives advice to new energy minister. eng.belta.by The energy sector is a critical industry, and its performance must not | decline, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he appointed | Denis Moroz Energy Minister.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Lukashenko praises performance of farms affiliated with Energy Ministry. eng.belta.by "You do not have an oblast center. But you have large cities. You have | agro- towns. They need to be put in order. If you have all the farms in | Minsk Oblast like Gazovik-Sipakovo, I will not ask for more from you. We…

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Lukashenko to officials: We must dedicate our lives to the good of our country. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the high | responsibility of officials towards the country and people as he | appointed Aleksei Kushnarenko Minsk Oblast Governor.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Well-performing Grodno Oblast still draws some criticism from Lukashenko. eng.belta.by When appointing Yuri Karayev Grodno Oblast Governor, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko criticized some of the region's | performance indicators, although the region is considered to be the best…

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Belarus hosts over 45,000 visa-waiver visitors from Europe since 2025 year-start. eng.belta.by A total of 1,076,875 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 | April 2022. They included 338,938 visitors from Latvia, 607,848 people | from Lithuania, 109,203 visitors from Poland.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Bison population up in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. eng.belta.by The park has completed the bison census, which was conducted in | January-March. "A total of 726 bison have been counted, eight of which | are kept in demonstration enclosures.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Karayev lays out his vision for addressing personnel matters as Grodno Oblast governor. eng.belta.by Yuri Karayev, the newly appointed Grodno Oblast Governor, told | journalists about his main tasks and his approaches to addressing | personnel matters, BelTA has learned.

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). ProfSkills Belarus 2025 to kick off in Minsk on 23 May. eng.belta.by More than 1,000 contestants and experts from all over the country, CIS and other countries will take part in ProfSkills Belarus 2025 due in Minsk from 23 to 26 May…

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). 'We need to stop'. What Lukashenko warned West about seven years ago in Trostenets. eng.belta.by Over these seven years, humanity has moved much closer to a war that is | no longer cold. In the new episode of BelTA's YouTube project "How It | Was", we recall the most significant events of 2018.

In Defense of Liberation! (2025-03-31). Political Economy, Psychology and Propaganda w/ Peter Beattie. podcasters.spotify.com Peter Beattie is an Assistant Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong who focuses on Political Psychology and Global Political Economy. He is also one-half of the wonderful program

latintimes (2025-03-31). Astronaut Pushes Back on Claim That Biden Admin 'Marooned' Them in Space: 'Nowhere Near Any of That At All'. latintimes.com Two astronauts who ended up having to stay at the International Space Station (ISS) for months longer than initially planned have pushed back against the idea that President Joe Biden's administration stranded them there.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Authorities Investigate Arson at GOP Office In New Mexico Marked With "ICE=KKK" Graffiti. latintimes.com Federal authorities are investigating a fire that damaged the headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico in Albuquerque…

latintimes (2025-03-31). DHS Noem Reacts To TikToker Who Called To Shoot At ICE Agents: 'We Will Find You'. latintimes.com DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reacted to a video in which a person calls to shoot at ICE agents upon sight…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Federal Judge Halts Trump Admin Policy Allowing Third-Country Deportations. latintimes.com The temporary restraining order will remain in effect until an April 10 hearing, where the court will consider a longer-term injunction…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Gay Makeup Artist Deported After ICE Claimed His 'Mom' Tattoo Was 'Consistent' With Gang Activity: Court Docs. latintimes.com A gay makeup artist was deported to El Salvador after U.S. immigrations officials claimed his "mom" and "dad" tattoos were "consistent" with gang activity.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Georgia Dad Left Young Children at McDonald's While He Went to a Job Interview. Cops Were Waiting When He Returned. latintimes.com

latintimes (2025-03-31). Georgia Woman Escaping Car Crash Falls Down a 'Deep Well' and Dies: Police. latintimes.com Law enforcement assumed a 67-year-old woman was seeking assistance after a car crash before she died at the bottom of a well.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Here's How Much The Trump Administration's Mass Deportation Scheme Has Cost So Far. latintimes.com Earlier this month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) informed Congress that it is facing a nearly $2 billion budget shortfall for the fiscal year…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Minnesota Man Begged Deputies to 'Put One in My Head' After Shooting Sleeping Roommate: Police. latintimes.com A Minnesota man asked authorities to kill him after he reportedly murdered his roommate during a drug-induced psychosis.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Missing North Carolina Green Beret Found Floating in Pond Was Planning to Divorce Wife Now Accused of Killing Him. latintimes.com The North Carolina wife of a Green Beret who disappeared in January and whose body was later found floating in a pond has been charged with his murder.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Most Americans Say Trump Focuses Too Much on Tariffs, Not Enough on Lowering Prices: Poll. latintimes.com Only a quarter of Americans say Trump's policies are improving their finances, while nearly twice as many say they are worse off, according to a new poll by CBS News…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Mother of Musk's Child Sells Her Tesla: 'I Need to Make Up for the Cut Elon Made to Child Support'. latintimes.com Elon Musk "unilaterally" reduced child support payments for conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair after she revealed he was the father of their son.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Republicans Chances of Keeping Matt Gaetz's Florida House Seat in Critical Special Election, According to Polls. latintimes.com Two special elections will take place in Florida Tuesday. In the 1st District, candidates will hope to replace Matt Gaetz, who left Congress after sexual misconduct allegations.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Suzette Quintanilla Shares Rare Selena Photos for 30th Anniversary Tribute. latintimes.com March 31, 2025, marks the 30th anniversary of the tragic passing of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez…

latintimes (2025-03-31). These Are The High-Profile Arrests Of Foreign Nationals by the Trump Administration So Far. latintimes.com Countries around the world are increasingly issuing travel advisories for the U.S. due to concerns over new policies…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Top MS-13 Leader Extradited To El Salvador So He Wouldn't Reveal Shady Deals Between Bukele And Gangs: Report. latintimes.com A report is claiming that El Salvador sought the repatriation of a top MS-13 leader to prevent him from revealing shady deals between gangs and President Nayib Bukele…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Trump Again Hinted at Running For a Third Term, But Could He Do It? Here's What Would Need To Happen. latintimes.com President Trump said over the weekend that he was "not joking" about trying to serve a third term. But that move is highly unlikely.

Liliana Segura (2025-03-31). The Arson Evidence Doesn't Hold Up. Florida Is About to Convict Her for Murder Anyway. theintercept.com Florida prosecutors say Michelle Taylor used gasoline to set a fire that killed her son. Top forensic chemists say they're wrong.

Monica Barrios (2025-03-31). Full Frame: Urban Design. america.cgtn.com Our physical spaces shape the way we engage in our communities. How can urban design help society achieve greater accessibility, sustainability and equality?‚ÄØ | Rico Quirondongo, Director Office of Planning and Urban Development, City of Seattle | The city of Seattle, Washington area is one of the expensive U.S. regions to live in.‚ÄØ | In the face of rising home prices and homelessness, the city has unveiled a plan for more affordable housing, public transportation and livable communities for families.‚ÄØ | Leading this transformation is architect and ci…

Tim Huber (2025-03-31). Grief and hope. anabaptistworld.org Grief is woven into the fabric of my life. Sometimes I think grief wants me to be its best friend.

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). Eid al-Fitr celebrated in Iran, other countries as holy month of Ramadan comes to a close. presstv.ir Muslims in Iran and many other countries celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). Iran blasts Trump 'bombing' threat as 'shocking affront' to global peace, security. presstv.ir Iran says US President Donald Trump's open threat of "bombing" the country is an affront to global peace and security.

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). Iran win AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025, defend title. presstv.ir Iran win championship of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 held in Thailand.

presstv.ir (2025-03-31). Leader: Unity of Muslim world 'sole way' to resist blackmailing by 'superpowers'. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei describes convergence among Muslims as the sole way to resist the blackmail of superpowers.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). Venezuela says it has received first high-level criminal among US deportees. scmp.com Interior minister said deportee 'belongs to a gang from Trujillo state, the gang … El Cagon', without elaborating on the person's identity.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). Keir Starmer, Donald Trump hold 'productive' talks on US-UK trade deal: Downing Street. scmp.com Trump himself has dangled prospect of 'great' deal that could help UK avoid, or at least soften, blow caused by tariffs he has promised.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). Starmer and Trump hold 'productive' talks on US-UK trade deal. scmp.com Phone talks held as the UK tries to negotiate an exemption from tariffs on imports into the US.

Associated Press (2025-03-31). Iran rejects direct negotiations with US in response to Trump's letter. scmp.com In the March 12 letter, Trump said he asked Iran to negotiate 'because if we have to go in militarily, it's going to be a terrible thing'.

Associated Press (2025-03-31). Richard Chamberlain, star of Shōgun, Dr Kildare, The Thorn Birds, dies at 90. scmp.com US actor became king of the 1980s TV miniseries, playing a western prisoner in Shōgun and a priest tempted by love in The Thorn Birds.

Associated Press (2025-03-31). Richard Chamberlain, star of Shogun, Dr Kildare and Thorn Birds dies at 90. scmp.com Richard Chamberlain's career spanned theatre, films, and TV miniseries.

Associated Press (2025-03-31). Richard Chamberlain, star of Shogun, Dr Kildare, and The Thorn Birds, dies at 90. scmp.com Richard Chamberlain's career spanned theatre, films and TV miniseries.

Reuters (2025-03-31). Greenland's new prime minister says US will not get the island. scmp.com Trump wants to annex the Arctic territory, claiming it's needed for national security purposes.

Reuters (2025-03-31). Greenland's PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen says US will not get the island. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he 'absolutely' had real conversations about annexing the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

Reuters (2025-03-31). Trump planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May: report. scmp.com Trump has spoken of Saudi Arabia investing upwards of US$1 trillion in the US economy, including purchases of military equipment.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). EU proposes 'wine package' as Trump threatens 200% tariffs. scmp.com Plans to help European winegrowers adapt to climate change, boost tourism to vineyards and market alcohol-free wine come as trade war looms.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-31). Musk and European far-right leaders rally behind Marine Le Pen after court verdict. scmp.com Far-right leaders and Elon Musk condemn a French court's five-year poll ban on Marine Le Pen, warning of democratic norm violations and political backlash.

Associated Press (2025-03-31). France's Le Pen sentenced to 4 years, barred from office after embezzlement conviction. scmp.com The decision, which comes into force with immediate effect, prevents Le Pen from running for president in 2027, a scenario she has described as a "political death".

Bloomberg (2025-03-31). Trump tariff 'uncertainty' triggers worst S&P 500 quarter since 1980s amid recession fears. scmp.com Global recession fears grip Wall Street as Trump's tariffs trigger a stock market rout, as the S&P 500 faces its worst quarter since the 1980s.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Rescue hopes fading three days after deadly Myanmar quake. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Exclusive-Arm expects its share of data center CPU market sales to rocket to 50% this year. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Hedge funds flee techs stocks before tariffs take hold, says Goldman Sachs. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Hong Kong February retail sales value drops 13% y/y. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Hong Kong's CK Hutchison says no decision made on telco spin off. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Hut 8, Eric Trump to launch bitcoin mining company. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Japan Feb factory output up, retail sales slow as Trump 2.0 raises growth risks. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Major Asian equity markets plunge ahead of next wave of Trump tariffs. channelnewsasia.com Japan's Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 4 per cent, extending last week's slide.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Japan Q2 aluminium drops to $182/T on weak demand -sources. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Miramar's shareholders block $401 million deal to buy Henderson Land's unit. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Renault to buy Nissan's stake in India manufacturing unit, taking full ownership. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Renault, Nissan further loosen ties to support Japanese firm's turnaround. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Stocks slide, bonds buoyed as tariffs fan recession fears. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Trade war woes propel gold to record high. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Yen gains, gold at record as tariff angst ignites safe-haven demand. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause US$1.8 trillion in damage, kill 300,000 people. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Actor Richard Chamberlain, lead in 1988 mini-series The Bourne Identity, dies aged 90. channelnewsasia.com He was dubbed the "king of the mini-series" after appearing in several TV dramas in the 1980s, including the 1981 version of Shogun.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). GE2025: Constitution 'expressly provides' for NMP to join a political party after stepping down, says Shanmugam. channelnewsasia.com "If you look at the Constitution, it expressly provides for an NMP to step down as an NMP and … join a political party and take part in elections," says Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). GE2025: PSP's Hazel Poa open to contesting single-seat ward to 'walk my talk'. channelnewsasia.com The party is still considering whether she should stay in West Coast-Jurong West GRC or move to an SMC, says the Progress Singapore Party's Non-Constituency Member of Parliament.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Search underway for man who fell into the waters off Changi. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). All Blacks flyhalf McKenzie commits to New Zealand through to 2029. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Chennai coach Fleming says Dhoni faces balancing act with batting position. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Djokovic says losing to protege Mensik makes Miami defeat easier to take. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Final motivation key for Ancelotti as Real navigate tough schedule. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Goalkeeper Navas shines in Newell's Old Boys' 2-0 win over Boca Juniors. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Guardiola hopes Bournemouth redemption will help City rediscover lost heart and soul. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Kerr keeps Australia captaincy, avoids FA sanction. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Saka is ready to return, says Arsenal manager Arteta. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Teenager Mensik hands Djokovic shock defeat in Miami Open final. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). France's Le Pen barred from running for office for five years after graft conviction. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Trump says reciprocal tariffs will target all countries. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Nations in line of Trump tariff fire. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-31). Illegal crossings at US-Mexico border plunge amid Trump's immigration crackdown. channelnewsasia.com Since his return to the White House two months ago, US President Donald Trump has put forth a slew of executive actions to curb illegal immigration.

albawaba (2025-03-31). Humanoid robot and robotic dog make a stunning appearance at Shanghai Fashion Week. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Unitree Robotics, the Chinese robotics company, participated in Shanghai Fashion Week with a stunning appearance featuring its humanoid robot G1 and robotic dog.Unitree Robotics' humanoid robot G1 and robotic dog on the runway: Unitree Robotics' humanoid robot G1 and robotic dog made a stunning appearance on the Shanghai Fashion Week runway, presented by NMTG. | In an extraordinary show, as the models finished their walk, Unitree Robotics' robotic dog suddenly appeared on the runway wearing a custom outfit. The dog was shortly joined by the G1 humanoid robot, who interacted with a model an…

albawaba (2025-03-31). Woman rescued after days under rubble following Myanmar quake. albawaba.com

albawaba (2025-03-31). Cancer halts King Charles' plans: Trips canceled, official duties reduced. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – More than a year after his cancer diagnosis, King Charles III (76) has postponed two vacations abroad to continue his treatment, according to the British daily The Sun.Among the cancelled plans were his yearly walking vacation in Romania, which he has done for 45 years, and a trip to a health resort in Africa with Queen Camilla.Close insiders claim that the King is presently residing at his home in the country, Highgrove, after an unexpected hospital admission last Thursday due to medication side effects. He thus called off formal appointments in Birmingham and London.King Charles cancels engagements a…

albawaba (2025-03-31). Tragic bacterial infection kills man in 3 hours. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a tragic incident, a man named Pete Hynes died from a bacterial infection that took his life within 3 hours, The Sun reported.According to his wife, Hynes, 40, went for a 'lie down' one Saturday morning in December 2022 after suffering a sudden earache, but his condition collapsed very fast leading to his death.The British newspaper, Daily Mail confirmed that the man was transferred to a local hospital, where tests revealed was infected with the deadly bacterial infection, "meningococcal meningitis".Doctors tried all methods they could to save the man who has three kids, but he died within three hou…

geo.tv (2025-03-31). Bangladesh's main opposition warns of instability if elections delayed beyond December. geo.tv Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen Khan gestures during an interview at his residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 18, 2023. — ReutersInterim PM suggests elections may be delayed until June 2026.BNP has 'no plans' to contest…

David Swanson (2025-03-31). WBW News & Action: A Giant in Peace Activism. worldbeyondwar.org

David Swanson (2025-03-31). Where Busboys And Poets Came From. worldbeyondwar.org Washington DC has one stand-out superlative advantage over anyplace else I've seen or heard of. Its name is Busboys And Poets. A big part of why the U.S. public is able to pressure the U.S. establishment is thanks to Busboys And Poets. #WorldBEYONDWar…

____ (2025-03-31). Koskii: Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Indian Wedding Fashion. devdiscourse.com In an era where fast fashion threatens traditional craftsmanship, Koskii has emerged as a guardian of India's Karigari work. Its latest collection of Silk Sarees and Bridal Lehengas, which are certified by the prestigious Silk Mark of India, confirms the brand's dedication to authenticity and quality.

____ (2025-03-31). Sitara Ghattamaneni Shines at PMJ Jewels' 40th Store Launch. devdiscourse.com Hyderabad sparkled with excitement as Sitara Ghattamaneni, daughter of Telugu icon Mahesh Babu and ambassador for PMJ Jewels, inaugurated the brand's 40th store. Spanning 30,000 square feet, the flagship store celebrates PMJ Jewels' legacy, offering a fusion of traditional and contemporary jewelry designs.

____ (2025-03-31). Kerala's Culture Minister Defends 'Empuraan' Against Right-Wing Fury. devdiscourse.com Amid a growing right-wing backlash against the Malayalam film 'Empuraan' for its references to the 2002 Gujarat riot, Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian publicly supported the film and its makers, lauding Director Prithviraj for his audacity in creating such a work. Cherian emphasized the film's distinctiveness and world-cinema caliber.

____ (2025-03-31). Tension in Beed Jail: Alleged Gang Rivalry Sparks Controversy. devdiscourse.com Maharashtra BJP MLA Suresh Dhas raised concerns on Monday about the safety of inmate Walmik Karad, who is lodged in Beed district jail on charges related to the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Dhas claimed that Karad was assaulted by a rival gang, a claim refuted by prison authorities.

____ (2025-03-31). Trump's Executive Order Targets Ticket Scalpers, Aims for Fair Pricing in Live Entertainment. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump took action Monday by signing an executive order aimed at curbing ticket scalping and introducing "commonsense" modifications to live event pricing policies. The order mandates Attorney General Pam Bondi and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to ensure scalpers comply with IRS regulations.

____ (2025-03-31). Unleashed Chaos: Gangs Overrun Mirebalais Prison in Central Haiti. devdiscourse.com On Monday, heavily armed gangs launched a violent assault on Mirebalais, a central Haitian city, seizing control of a local prison as hundreds fled. The attack freed 530 prisoners, marking another grim milestone in the escalating lawlessness plaguing Haiti.

____ (2025-03-31). U.S. Tightens Visa Restrictions Over Tibetan Access. devdiscourse.com The United States has introduced additional visa restrictions targeting Chinese officials, Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed on Monday. The move comes amidst ongoing issues related to limited access afforded to foreigners in Tibetan regions.

____ (2025-03-31). Trump's Investment Boost: A Billion-Dollar Facilitation. devdiscourse.com In a significant move to attract corporate investments, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday. The order is designed to streamline the process for companies looking to invest over $1 billion in the United States.

____ (2025-03-31). Gender Neutral Fitness Standards: A New Military Directive. devdiscourse.com In a landmark directive, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that fitness standards for all combat jobs across the military be gender neutral. These changes aim to formalize a process already in place for many military positions.

____ (2025-03-31). Trump's Bold Vision: A Strategic Reserve of Bitcoin and Smart Regulation of Digital Assets. devdiscourse.com In a recent Reuters NEXT Newsmaker interview, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed optimism regarding the Trump administration's proposed deregulatory measures for digital assets. The IMF chief referenced 'overdose regulation' as a factor in recent economic stagnation, supporting initiatives to lift barriers impeding growth and entrepreneurship.

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Kremlin: Scheduling a Putin-Trump conversation is possible. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Iran Responds to Trump's Threats: US Has 10 Bases and 50K Troops in Our Vicinity. english.almanar.com.lb The director general for the Americas at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official warning to the United States Interests Section in Tehran to warn Washington against any hostile actions. In the absence of the Swiss ambassador, Issa Kameli summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Swiss Embassy, which represents the U.S. in Tehran, …

english.almanar.com.lb (2025-03-31). Trump: What is coming will be more painful, whether for Yemen or Iran. english.almanar.com.lb

_____ (2025-03-31). Pakistani journalist Waheed Murad seized from home in the night. CPJ Staff

geo.tv (2025-03-31). Iran will deliver 'strong blow' against US if it attacks, Khamenei says. geo.tv Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks after Eid al-Fitr prayers to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in Tehran, Iran, March 31, 2025.— ReutersIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday the US would receive a strong blow if it acts on…

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). Australia continues to deny existence of Wunna Nyiyaparli, despite UN order. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). Forum discusses democratic opportunities under new Sri Lankan government. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). Justice not Jails says keeping children in police cells is 'unacceptable'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). Labor's election budget fails on cost-of-living, housing and climate. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). Momentum builds against NT govt's mandatory sentencing regime. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). Murray-Darling river communities demand water over-extraction ends. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). New report says even middle-income earners struggle with rents. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). NT Chief Minister under fire from ICAC, environment groups, supporters of voluntary assisted dying. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). NT MLA misleads parliament about support for mandatory sentencing. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). WA Labor loses control of Legislative Council. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-31). Green Left Show #53: Cut military spending, dump AUKUS. greenleft.org.au

Alexandra Jacobo (2025-03-31). Global "Tesla Takedown" protests erupt against Musk's role in Trump administration. nationofchange.org Tens of thousands gathered at Tesla dealerships worldwide to protest Elon Musk's leadership of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, calling for mass boycotts of Tesla stock and vehicles.

John Feffer (2025-03-31). Surviving a political Dark Age. nationofchange.org Fortress Europe versus beacon Europe.

newarab (2025-03-31). Iran police disperse pro-hijab protesters outside parliament. newarab.com Iranian police have dispersed a The demonstrators – largely women in black full-body robes – staged the sit-in since last month outside the parliament building in Tehran. | Since

newarab (2025-03-31). Sudan paramilitary chief admits withdrawal from capital Khartoum. newarab.com The head of the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces admitted in a speech to fighters on Sunday that the group had withdrawn from the capital Khartoum which rival The comment from RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo came three days after the group said there would be "no retreat and no surrender" and that its forces had "repositioned", despite the army's declaration on Thursday that the capital was "free" of the paramilitaries after nearly two years of war. | "I confirm to…

newarab (2025-03-31). Sudanese mark Eid al-Fitr amid war, displacement, fragile hope. newarab.com For the second year in a row, In Omdurman, just across the Nile from the capital, shops and bakeries displayed modest Eid offerings – Kaak biscuits and children's clothes – despite shortages and the threat of renewed violence. | "It feels different from last year. While the city is still struggling, there's a cautious sense of life returning," Mohammed Moumen, a 25-yea…

newarab (2025-03-31). Swedish journalist arrested in Turkey over 'terror charges'. newarab.com

newarab (2025-03-31). Tomb of unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh discovered. newarab.com Archaeologists have discovered the large limestone burial chamber of an unidentified ancient The discovery of the tomb seven meters (23 feet) underground at the ancient necropolis of Anubis Mountain was announced by University of Pennsylvania Museum and Egyptian archaeologists. It marked the seco…

newarab (2025-03-31). Did Saudi Arabia get Eid al-Fitr's date wrong. newarab.com Controversy has surrounded Saudi Arabia's moon sighting indicating the start of Some reports on Sunday had suggested the kingdom got the However, there has been no official statement f…

newarab (2025-03-31). Harrods sets up fund for victims of store's late owner Al-Fayed. newarab.com Harrods on Monday said it was setting up a fund to compensate the dozens of women who have accused the upscale London department store's late owner Any women Though applicants do not need to be a forme…

newarab (2025-03-31). Khamenei warns of 'strong' response if Iran attacked by US. newarab.com "They threaten to do mischief,"

newarab (2025-03-31). Le Pen's French presidency bid in jeopardy after election ban. newarab.com A She was also given a four-year prison term by the

newarab (2025-03-31). Pakistan saw highest number of militant attacks during Ramadan. newarab.com The Pak Institute for Peace Studies reported at least 84

newarab (2025-03-31). Trump planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May. newarab.com

newarab (2025-03-31). Turkey opposition slams 'ill-treatment' of jailed students. newarab.com

newleftreview (2025-03-31). 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?

newleftreview (2025-03-31). 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.

newleftreview (2025-03-31). 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.

newleftreview (2025-03-31). 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.

newleftreview (2025-03-31). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.

newleftreview (2025-03-31). 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.

UMMID (2025-03-31). Erdoƒüan pushing Türkiye to brink of autocracy. ummid.com The arrest of Mayor Istanbul, the largest Turkish city, Wednesday last, could be described as a watershed moment in the country's continued shift away from democracy.

UMMID (2025-03-31). Top Margin Trading Tips and Success Strategies. ummid.com Margin trading takes the form of a facility where you borrow a certain amount of money from brokers and use it to trade positions larger than your actual capital…

UMMID (2025-03-31). Bihar 12th Result 2025 Today: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has officially confirmed the date and time to release the 12th Intermidiate Result 2025.

UMMID (2025-03-31). Bihar Inter Result 2025 Out: Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has announced the result of 2025 Intermediate Class 12th exam along with Merit List and Names and Scores of the Toppers on its official website.

UMMID (2025-03-31). DeepSeek major update released via Hugging Face. ummid.com A latest version of the Chinese Artificial Intelligence startup DeepSeek, DeepSeek-V3-0324, has quietly been released via Hugging Face two days ago.

UMMID (2025-03-31). Goa 12th HSSC Result 2025 Today – Steps to Check. ummid.com The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has confirmed to declare online the results of the GBSHSE Class 12 or HSSC 2024 examinations of Science, Commerce and Arts all three streams on its official as well as associate websites Thursday March 27, 2025.

UMMID (2025-03-31). Karnataka CET 2025 Admit Card: When and How to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is set to release online Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of the candidates who have registered for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET 2025) on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

UMMID (2025-03-31). Satire, Kunal Kamra and Indian Right Wing. ummid.com The reaction to Kunal Kamra's satire and the broader trend of suppressing dissenting humour reflects a larger struggle over the right to question and criticize those in power.

UMMID (2025-03-31). Tesla, Lucid 'race' begins in Saudi Arabia April 10. ummid.com Elon Musk owned EV car major Tesla is all set for a mega launch on April 10, 2025 in Saudi Arabia where the market is heavily dominated by Lucid Motors.

UMMID (2025-03-31). 'Had it been from…': Activists on threats to Shimla School over Eid event. ummid.com Flagging the Hindutva threats to a Shimla School which was forced to withdraw an Eid event, activists have warned the popular tourist centre is becoming a hub of 'anti-Islam and anti-Muslim activities'

UMMID (2025-03-31). Girls outshine boys in AMU Class 10 Board Exam 2025. ummid.com Girls have outshined boys, securing top positions in the Merit List of the Aligarh Muslim University's Board Examination of Secondary School Certificate (Part-II) Class X, 2025 result of which was declared Wednesday.

UMMID (2025-03-31). Bihar Class 10 Result 2025 Announced: Live Updates. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has announced the result of Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2025 on its official website biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.

UMMID (2025-03-31). 'EcoTank ET-2980': Epson unpacks 7th generation cartridge-free printer. ummid.com Epson America launched its 7th generation of EcoTank cartridge-free models with the new EcoTank ET-2980 Wireless All-in-One Color Supertank Printer.

UMMID (2025-03-31). 'L2: Empuraan' burns box office rubber, but BJP, RSS upset. ummid.com L2: Empuraan Review: Three days into the launch, Mohanlal starrer 'L2: Empuraan' has minced more than 100 crore rupees gross worldwide, making it the fastest film in the history of Mollywood – the Malayalam film industry, to cross the magic mark.

UMMID (2025-03-31). Over 122mn Muslims visited Makkah, Madinah during Ramadan. ummid.com As many as 122,286,712 worshippers were received at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque, Masjid Nabawi, in Madinah during the holy month of Ramadan.

UMMID (2025-03-31). These Samsung Galaxy phones with 'Awesome Intelligence' globally available. ummid.com Samsung Electronics has announced the global availability of Galaxy A series phones featuring Awesome Intelligence — a comprehensive and intuitive mobile AI experience.

RONALD MUSOKE (2025-03-31). Inside the economics of vaccine manufacturing. independent.co.ug Why not all African countries should venture into vaccine business ANALYSIS | The African Union has embarked on one of its most audacious health security missions: Ensuring that the continent manufactures 60% of its own vaccines by 2040. Africa currently manufactures a lowly 1% of the vaccines. However, since April 2021, when the AU tasked the …

The Independent (2025-03-31). üü©Umeme given $118M but will appeal; ordered to hand over today. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Exiting electricity distributors Umeme Limited have issued a statement today stating they will accept a buy out amount of $118million despite expecting to be paid $234. They have notified government they will appeal against the figure. The statement also states that they have been compelled by government to hand over today. …

The Independent (2025-03-31). üü©Umeme receives $118M but will appeal; ordered to hand over today. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Exiting electricity distributors Umeme Limited have issued a statement today stating they will accept a buy out amount of $118million despite expecting to be paid $234. They have notified government they will appeal against the figure. The statement also states that they have been compelled by government to hand over today. …

The Independent (2025-03-31). A final toast to the last Umeme employees standing. independent.co.ug I hope on the morning of 2nd April, not 1st April ( it's fools day), you will gather your loved ones over a meal and proudly tell them you built this republic with integrity. When you do, tell them Umeme was NSSF's Cash cow, and that Social Security is not what NSSF pays us when …

The Independent (2025-03-31). A new phase in Sudan's civil war. independent.co.ug INTERVIEW | On March 26, Sudanese army forces reclaimed control over the presidential palace in central Khartoum, dislodging the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and claiming a major new tactical and strategic victory that could signal a new phase of the war. With the army now on the verge of reclaiming the entirety of the capital …

The Independent (2025-03-31). EU and UNICEF empowering 5,000 girls across seven districts to complete their education. independent.co.ug Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UNICEF is launching a comprehensive assistance programme designed to support vulnerable girls' secondary education in the West Nile, Lango and the Acholi sub regions of Uganda. The contribution which will see 5,000 vulnerable girls in secondary schools supported to complete their education through a Cashplus Programme for Girls in Secondary …

The Independent (2025-03-31). RSF commander acknowledges withdrawal from Khartoum, vows to regroup. independent.co.ug KHARTOUM | Xinhua | Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo acknowledged on Sunday his paramilitary group had withdrawn from Khartoum, part of Sudan's capital region, calling the move a tactical repositioning to Omdurman, another city within the tripartite capital region. In an audio message circulated via Telegram, Dagalo told his forces the withdrawal …

The Independent (2025-03-31). Ugandan, DR Congo military chiefs urge militias to surrender. independent.co.ug KAMPALA | Xinhua | Military leaders from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have called on local armed groups operating in the volatile eastern DRC to surrender and join the DRC government's disarmament program. Chris Magezi, acting spokesperson for the Uganda Peoples' Defense Forces (UPDF), said in a statement issued Sunday that …

news.xinhuanet (2025-03-31). a href='https://news.xinhuanet.com/english/photo/2017-03/30/c_136171338.htm' target='_blank'>Manila Int'l Auto Show kicks off. news.xinhuanet.com Visitors attend the Manila International Auto Show at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, the Philippines.

xinhuanet (2025-03-31). MPs say Brexit referendum led to public mistrust in government. xinhuanet.com Actions by the British government during the European Union referendum led to public mistrust, a committee of MPs said Wednesday in a parliamentary report.

xinhuanet (2025-03-31). Cambodia arrests Laotian man with 5 kg of illicit drugs. xinhuanet.com Cambodian police arrested a Laotian man on Saturday for allegedly smuggling nearly 5 kilos of crystal methamphetamine from Laos into Cambodia, an anti-drug police officer said.

xinhuanet (2025-03-31). Egypt-U.S. joint drill Bright Star simulates real battles. xinhuanet.com Conditions similar to real battles were created in the Egyptian-U.S. joint drill "Bright Star 2017," which are being conducted at Egypt's Mohamed Naguib Military Base and will last until Sept. 20, local media reported on Monday.

xinhuanet (2025-03-31). UN roots for enhanced data collection to fix food security crises in Africa. xinhuanet.com The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will avail financial resources and technical expertise to help African countries collect data on agriculture that is key to addressing food security crises in the continent, an official said on Monday.

xinhuanet (2025-03-31). Spotlight: What's behind abrupt U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO. xinhuanet.com The world has long been used to U.S. President Donald Trump taking a stance against multilateralism. Still, the sudden U.S. announcement Thursday to retreat from UNESCO ⚪ the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ⚪ raised eyebrows worldwide.

xinhuanet (2025-03-31). S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges. xinhuanet.com

Ed Sykes (2025-03-31). Steve Coogan sums up the disaster of water privatisation — just as bills set to rise. thecanary.co With the corporate cronies in the Labour government about to oversee an "awful April" where numerous bills will go up, the BBC told the country about "three ways to cushion the blow of bill rises". It missed a key step off the list, though. So actor Steve Coogan had to add it for them. Speaking […] | By

James Alexander (2025-03-31). The Liberal Order Cannot Defend Itself, Which is Why it Needs Christianity. dailysceptic.org Politics professor James Alexander says the liberal order that we cherish is incapable of defending itself without a sense of common purpose and that can only be provided by the Christian religion.

Steven Tucker (2025-03-31). If the Labour Party Really Wants to Halve Violence Against Women and Girls in the UK by 2035, Why Not Try Deporting Their Rapists? dailysceptic.org If the Labour party really wants to halve violence against women and girls in the UK by 2035, why not try deporting their rapists, suggests Steven Tucker.

Will Jones (2025-03-31). Marine Le Pen Banned From Standing in Next Presidential Election. dailysceptic.org Marine Le Pen will not be allowed to stand in France's next Presidential election after being banned from politics for five years in a ruling condemned by Italy's Deputy PM as a "declaration of war by Brussels".

Will Jones (2025-03-31). Toddler Kicked Out of Nursery for Being Transphobic. dailysceptic.org A toddler was suspended from nursery after being accused of being transphobic or homophobic — one of nearly 100 pupils at state primary schools kicked out for this reason in one year.

Eugyppius (2025-03-31). Marine Le Pen is the Latest Victim of the Global Ban on the Right. dailysceptic.org The removal of Marine Le Pen, France's leading opposition politician, confirms a global anti-democratic trend of banning the Right, says Eugyppius. What she was convicted of was nothing unusual in the European Parliament.

Manuel Perez-Rocha (2025-03-31). Trump's April 2 Deadline for New Tariffs Is a Distraction from Deeper North American Trade Challenges. fpif.org Negotiations between the United States, Mexico, and Canada should address all the flaws in the current trade pact that have contributed to rising inequality.

_____ (2025-03-31). CPJ seeks to join legal effort in defense of AP's access to the White House. cpj.org

_____ (2025-03-31). Zimbabwe seeks to stifle political debate with jail, threats, legislation. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-31). Troubling crackdown on Ugandan journalists ahead of 2026 elections. CPJ Staff

Staff (2025-03-31). How To Unplug An Empire (Podcast Episode 70). worldbeyondwar.org How are peace activists standing up to aggressive assaults by war powers? Let's look at some examples of what people can do once they understand they must carry out a revolution to save their lives. #WorldBEYONDWar…

Staff (2025-03-31). Talk World Radio: Susan Polgar, Chess Grandmaster. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we are speaking with one of the greatest chess players ever and the author of the new book Rebel Queen: The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a …

Eric Brooks (2025-03-31). Connecting women's oppression, capitalism, and wars. cpusa.org This article was also International Women's Day, March 8, was the occasion for reports and commentary on women's oppression — its continuation and its softening, here and there. A lot of the oppression stems from women's traditional place in society as caretaker, a role often referred to as social reproduction. | Women, more than men, prepare and sustain people at the beginning of their lives and afterwards. Their work involves the birthing, nurturing, feeding, teaching, and…

A A (2025-03-31). Il modello di "globalizzazione win-win" promosso dalla Cina. strategic-culture.su La visione cinese della globalizzazione si contraddistingue per l'apertura inclusiva e la cooperazione win-win, contrapposta al modello occidentale che favorisce pochi. Le politiche attuate, come la Belt and Road Initiative e l'apertura istituzionale, mirano a un progresso condiviso che beneficia tutti. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi decenni, la visione occidentale della globalizzazione è spesso stata associata a un modello che favorisce un…

Dan La Botz (2025-03-31). Bernie Sanders' rallies tens of thousands as unions prepare national protest. internationalviewpoint.org With President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continuing to move fast and furious against the American people's social welfare systems and the unions, the resistance to Trump is growing in different forms and taking to the streets around the country. | – | / |

The Canary (2025-03-31). The shocking scale of UK arms exports has just been revealed. thecanary.co Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has published its annual report for UK arms exports in 2023. It summaries key quantitative and qualitative trends in UK arms exports in 2023, and in the five—10 year periods up to 2023, using a variety of sources of information. It is the only place where all this information is collated […] | By

HG (2025-03-31). Grifting dickheads are finally leaving the UK. We're looking at YOU, 'Lord Miles'. thecanary.co Grifting dickheads are finally deciding to leave the UK — and it's what we've all been waiting for. I'm in the airport pub (Wetherspoons) and came across an elderly couple. We started talking and they said they're leaving England due to the amount of foreigners. I said same. There was a glint of sadness in […] | By

Nathan Spears (2025-03-31). How to Make Your Home Greener in 2025 — Starting with Solar Panels. thecanary.co With climate change dominating headlines and energy prices continuing to rise, 2025 is set to be a landmark year for homeowners looking to live more sustainably. One of the most effective and accessible ways to reduce your home's carbon footprint is to harness the power of the sun. Solar panels, once considered a luxury or […] | By

Steve Topple (2025-03-31). DWP caught using evidence from TWENTY years ago to punish claimants. thecanary.co The National Audit Office (NAO) has released a scathing report condemning the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over its management of jobcentres, highlighting severe shortfalls, outdated models, and deteriorating performance. Most concerningly, the department is using a 'support' model to deal with claimants based on evidence from 20 years ago — before Universal Credit […] | By

The Canary (2025-03-31). 65 horses have died at the Aintree Festival. How many will be killed this year? thecanary.co National animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports is urging the public to boycott the Aintree Festival in protest at the number of horses that die during the event every year. Aintree Festival and the Grand National: horse-killers Figures compiled by Animal Aid show that in the past 25 years alone, 65 horses have […] | By

Anticapitalistas (2025-03-31). For an intransigent opposition to the rearmament of capitalist Europe. internationalviewpoint.org

Antoine Larrache, Uraz Aydin (2025-03-31). Turkey: a mass movement builds against Erdogan's power grab. internationalviewpoint.org Uraz Aydin answers questions from Antoine Larrache about the mobilization currently building in Turkey after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul, who is seen as Erdogan's main rival in the race for the next presidential election. | – | / |

Farooq Tariq (2025-03-31). Thousands protest canalisation of the Indus and coporate farming. internationalviewpoint.org

Gilbert Achcar (2025-03-31). Turkey and the Neofascist Contagion. internationalviewpoint.org The ongoing battle in Turkey has become increasingly significant for the entire world. If the Turkish popular movement wins, its victory will have a significant impact in galvanizing resistance to the rise of neofascism worldwide. | – | / |

Oleksandr Kyselov (2025-03-31). Ukraine: The left's dilemma amid a crumbling world order: Prepare to fight or let others determine the outcome? internationalviewpoint.org

Paul Martial (2025-03-31). Democratic Republic of Congo: a conflict with multiple implications. internationalviewpoint.org The capture of Goma and Bukavu, the regional capitals of North and South Kivu respectively in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by the 23 March Movement (M23), strongly supported by the Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF), is certainly a turning point for the DRC. | – | / |

marketing (2025-03-31). These 3 Arguments Are Part Of The Long Game In Trump's Trade Wars #These #Arguments #Part #Long #Game #Trump's #Trade #Wars #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Since returning to office in January, US President Donald Trump has doubled down on using trade measures mostly tariffs to reshape global trade. He plans to impose …

marketing (2025-03-31). Dutton Says It Would Cost Too Much To Host UN Climate Summit, But Pulling Out Would Cost Australia Even More #Dutton #Would #Cost #Much #Host #Climate #Summit, #Pulling #Would #Cost #Australia #Even #More #Meeting #Discussions #Event #Agreement #MoU. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would withdraw Australia's bid to co-host next year's global climate summit if the Coalition wins the federal election. | Australia has …

Adriaan Alsema (2025-03-31). Court orders release of Medellin Cartel founder Carlos Lehder. colombiareports.com A Bogota court ordered the release of founding Medellin Cartel member Carlos Lehder, claiming his arrest on Friday had been illegal. Lehder was arrested after he returned to Colombia 38…

editor (2025-03-31). Five reasons why Ukraine will win this war, even without US support. onlineopinion.com.au Ukraine will win-because victory depends on more than just money and missiles.

Luke Garrett, NPR (2025-03-31). Trump is 'not joking' about third term, though Constitution says he can't serve. whyy.org This story originally appeared on President Trump declined to explicitly say he won't stay in office past Jan. 20, 2029, telling reporters: "We have a long way to go before we can even think about that." | Trump's remarks to reporters came on Air Force One on Sunday, as he returned to Washington from Florida, where he spent the weekend. | Trump was repeatedly asked about his remarks earlier in the day to NBC News in which he was quoted as saying he "was not joking" about a third term in office. He told reporters Sunday night: "I'm not…

Zachary Paikin (2025-03-31). Trump should take the victory in Canada and move on. responsiblestatecraft.org Just days after replacing Justin Trudeau and becoming Canada's 24th prime minister, Mark Carney has advised Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament. Canadians will now head to the polls on April 28 for a long awaited and highly anticipated federal election.Trudeau had announced his intention to resign as prime minister and Liberal Party leader on January 6, having served more than nine years as Canada's head of government. Opinion polling had shown an increasingly sizable lead for the rival Conservative Party over the preceding 18 months, with about 25 percentage points separating the two parties b…

eng.belta.by (2025-03-31). Logo of 80th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War approved. eng.belta.by The logo can be used in social, informational and other campaigns | dedicated to celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the | Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. It may be placed in mass | media, outdoor advertising objects, official government and organization…

Staff (2025-03-31). El adulto mayor y los cuidados en Cuba: Un acercamiento desde el Derecho (I). cubadebate.cu La actividad humana de cuidado incluye toda acción individual, familiar, comunitaria, política o social, cuyo objetivo es atender y asistir a una persona que lo requiere para el desarrollo de sus actividades de la vida diaria, tanto físicas, como afectivas y anímicas. Dialogaremos sobre el tema en Pensar el Derecho, en especial si de adultos mayores se trata.

Staff (2025-03-31). Día del Libro Cubano: Otro modo de reverenciar a la cultura nacional. cubadebate.cu Conmemoramos cada 31 de marzo el Día del Libro Cubano, una fecha especial instaurada en 1981 como homenaje a la creación de la Imprenta Nacional en 1959, bajo la dirección del escritor Alejo Carpentier. Aquella decisión constituyó un proyecto cultural y social que democratizó el acceso al conocimiento.

Staff (2025-03-31). Transfermóvil permitirá reservar turnos en casas comerciales de gas licuado en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La plataforma de pagos digitales Transfermóvil anunció una nueva funcionalidad que permitirá a los usuarios reservar turnos para trámites en las Casas Comerciales de Gas Licuado en La Habana, según una publicación redes sociales. La actualización, disponible en la versión más reciente de la aplicación, busca agilizar los procesos y reducir las colas físicas.

Staff (2025-03-31). øPor qué la economía cubana necesita ciencia e innovación? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øCree usted que hay ciencia e innovación en la economía cubana, o prevalece una desconexión entre la gestión del conocimiento y la producción de valor? øLe aporta la ciencia todo lo que nuestra industria necesita? øLe exige la industria a la ciencia todo cuanto requiere para su desarrollo y el bienestar del pueblo? øQué acciones disruptivas debemos implementar en este sentido?.

Staff (2025-03-31). Hechos vandálicos atentan contra el abasto de agua en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Los hechos vandálicos contra el sistema hidráulico complican la situación con el abasto de agua en varios territorios pinareños. Aunque no falta el enfrentamiento, el problema persiste. La mayoría de las irregularidades se concentran en las cuatro conductoras que abastecen la ciudad de Pinar del Río, y los municipios de Consolación del Sur y Viñales.

Staff (2025-03-31). Matemática en acción y conocimientos sobre el 4 de abril. cubadebate.cu Vamos a comprobar tus habilidades aritméticas y tus conocimientos sobre el 4 de abril, que aparecerá el próximo viernes. Tendrás que usar pensamiento vertical y lateral. °Manos y mente a la obra!.

Staff (2025-03-31). Eso que llamas tiempo libre, es trabajo no pago. cubadebate.cu Nuestra vida cotidiana ha sido profundamente transformada por el uso ininterrumpido y cada vez más penetrante de las tecnologías digitales. Como consecuencia, han emergido nuevos mecanismos de alienación que ocultan el carácter explotador de estas tecnologías, mientras legitiman dispositivos de poder para la construcción de sentido común.

Staff (2025-03-31). Hoy vence el plazo para presentar la Declaración Jurada y pagar el impuesto sobre utilidades. cubadebate.cu La Oficina Nacional de Administración Tributaria alerta que hoy vence el plazo legal establecido para presentar la Declaración Jurada y realizar el pago del Impuesto sobre Utilidades. Las personas jurídicas deben presentar la Declaración Jurada en formato digital y validar el documento con la firma electrónica.

Staff (2025-03-31). Inter Miami obtuvo su cuarta victoria de la temporada ante Philadelphia. cubadebate.cu El Inter Miami sigue imparable en la MLS y anoche sumó su cuarta victoria de la temporada. Ante su gente en el Chase Stadium, el equipo de Javier Mascherano venció 2-1 al Philadelphia Union, con goles de Lionel Messi y Robert Taylor, quien regresó al once inicial tras recuperarse de una lesión sufrida ante Houston Dynamo.

Staff (2025-03-31). Francia: Marine Le Pen fue declarada culpable de malversación de fondos. cubadebate.cu Marine Le Pen, líder del partido de extrema derecha Agrupación Nacional (RN) de Francia, fue declarada culpable de malversación de fondos europeos para financiar su partido. El tribunal francés decidió inhabilitarla para ejercer cargos públicos durante cinco años, y aplicar una sentencia de cuatro años de prisión.

Staff (2025-03-31). La Unión Eléctrica estima una afectación de 1 430 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para el horario pico nocturno una disponibilidad de 1 990 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 350 MW, para un déficit de 1 360 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se pronostica una afectación de 1 430 MW para ese horario.

Staff (2025-03-31). Vea Cuadrando la Caja: Topes de precios øsolución o ilusión? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øQué variables influyen en el alza de los precios en la Cuba de hoy? øQué medidas se están tomando para detenerlo? øSon efectivos los topes de precios? øCómo se controlan las regulaciones existentes? A cada interrogante se buscó una respuesta este domingo en Cuadrando la Caja.

latintimes (2025-03-31). Mexico Top Security Official Introduces Elite Unit To Combat Top Cartel Operatives. latintimes.com The UNO force counts with powers of prevention, investigation and response to high-impact situations…

latintimes (2025-03-31). Guadalajara Concert Turns Viral as Band Pays Homage to Mexican Cartel Bosses El Chapo Guzmán y El Mencho. latintimes.com Los Alegres del Barranco stunned concertgoers and social media after projecting images of drug lord El Chapo Guzmán during a live performance.

Staff (2025-03-31). Ecuador: Candidata a la presidencia Luisa González firmó acuerdo con movimientos indígenas. cubadebate.cu Mientras avanza la campaña para los comicios presidenciales del 13 de abril en Ecuador, la candidata del movimiento Revolución Ciudadana, Luisa González, participó en el Encuentro Nacional por un Ecuador equitativo, plurinacional y libre de violencia, y firmó un acuerdo de cara al balotaje con movimientos indígenas y otras organizaciones sociales.

Staff (2025-03-31). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 31 de marzo de 2025. cubadebate.cu

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