(2026-03-02). After 900 strikes with Israel, Trump agrees to talks with Iran's new leaders amid rising casualties. hindustantimes.com After unleashing nearly 900 joint strikes with Israel, Donald Trump now says he's "agreed to talk" to Iran's new leadership—even as missiles still rain down on U.S. bases and Gulf cities. CENTCOM confirms American casualties, Erbil shakes under fresh night attacks, and Oman scrambles to drag Washington and Tehran back from the brink. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister warns Khamenei's assassination has made this war "more dangerous, more complicated" than ever.
(2026-03-02). Khamenei's assassination brings world to precipice of chaos. dawn.com • Iran confirms supreme leader's death, declares 40-day mourning | • Hospital targeted as Israeli missiles pound Tehran, other areas for second day; retaliatory strikes kill 9 in Israel | • US claims sinking 9 Iranian warships, B-2 bombers target missile sites; 3 American troops killed | • Shipping paralysed as IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz | • Trump says war on Iran 'could last four weeks'; Tehran still open to talks, insists on 'no limit' to self-defence | JERUSALEM: The
(2026-03-02). Neither preemptive nor legal, US-Israeli strikes on Iran have blown up international law. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Shannon Brincat and Juan Zahir Naranjo Cáceres The joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran represent a further erosion of the international legal order. Under international law, these attacks are neither preemptive nor lawful. Israel and the United States launched Operation Shield of Judah and Operation Epic Fury while diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran…
(2002-03-26). US warplanes crash in Kuwait as Iran declares it 'will not negotiate' with Washington. tribune.com.pk 
Several American warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning, Kuwait's defence ministry said, as Iran pressed on with a third day of strikes in the Gulf. | "Several US warplanes crashed this morning. Confirming that all crew members survived," a defence ministry spokesman said in a statement, adding that the cause was under investigation. | "Authorities immediately initiated search and rescue operations, evacuating the crews and transporting them to a hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. He noted that their condition is stable," the statement added. | A US F-15 fighter jet crashes in Kuwait; possib…
(2026-03-02). LIVE UPDATES | US-Israel-Iran War enters Day 3: Iran rejects any possibility of negotiations with US; blasts in Dubai, Jerusalem, UK Navy base hit as Iran launches fresh drone attack. ptcnews.tv LIVE UPDATES | US-Israel-Iran War enters Day 3: The conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran entered its third day on Monday, with large-scale military operations escalating acro | LIVE UPDATES…
al.com (2026-03-01). Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after US-Israeli strike kills Khamenei
Rescue workers and military personnel survey the scene of a direct hit a day after an Iranian missile struck in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, March 1, 2026.
"You have crossed our red line and must pay the price," Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said in a televised address Sunday. "We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg."
aljazeera.com (2026-03-01). Thousands in Iran mourn Khamenei's killing
Thousands of mourners have gathered in the centre of Iran's capital after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the opening salvo of a massive attack by the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-02). 10 dead in Karachi, 2 in Islamabad as protests erupt countrywide following Iran supreme leader's assassination. dawn.com KARACHI/LAHORE/GILGIT/ISLAMABAD/DI KHAN: Ten people were killed in Karachi and two in Islamabad as protests erupted countrywide against the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in The situation warranted Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to issue an appeal, urging people to remain peaceful. | "Today is a sorrowful day for the entire Muslim ummah, Pakistan's public and Iran's public," he said in a video statement. | Stating that every Pakistani citizen was as aggrieved as Iranians, Naqvi said, "My only request is that we a…
(2026-03-02). 'Gaza Genocide': Priyanka Gandhi's advice to PM Modi ahead of Knesset Address. ummid.com Congress leader and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek justice for the Palestinian victims of Gaza Genocide during his address to the Israeli Parliament Knesset.
(2026-03-02). PATRICK LAWRENCE: Germany Learns From the IDF. consortiumnews.com The Israelis are to teach Germans how to use artificial intelligence based on the I.D.F.'s experience in Gaza, where, among other things, it used A.I. to identify targets, guide drones, and conduct remote assassinations. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News…
(2026-03-02). The Epstein Saga: capitolo 8, il Leone Nero. strategic-culture.su Black ha pagato un prezzo molto alto in termini di immagine, ma non in termini di ricchezza, poiché il suo patrimonio personale è ancora stimato in miliardi di dollari. | Segue nostro Il miliardario e l'ombra | Pagamenti milionari a un pedofilo condannato, relazioni opache, accuse devastanti e dimissioni eccellenti. La parabola pubblica di Leon Black, cofondatore di Apollo Global Management, è la storia di come l'élite finanziaria americ…
(2026-03-02). Venezuela-Cuba Mutual Friendship and Solidarity Movement denounces imperialist offensive. radiohc.cu The Venezuela-Cuba Mutual Friendship and Solidarity Movement has once again raised its voice to denounce before the international community the new imperialist offensive that seeks to undermine the peace and sovereignty of Cuba. | From the birthplace of Simón Bolívar and Hugo Chávez, guided by the indomitable spirit of the Cuban independence fighters, "we condemn the recent attempts to introduce armed groups and destabilizing agents into Cuban territory," the solidarity organization stated in a press release. | The statement indicated that these actions, financed by the extreme right based in the United States, a…
(2026-03-02). Minab school massacre hands off the children of Iran, Donald Trump. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle When I heard the terrible news that the Americans and Israelis had killed more than 165 children this week in an elementary school in Minab in Southern Iran it took me back to a wonderful day I spent in Isfahan in 2018. I met lots of Iranian school children and their…
(2026-03-02). Pakistan urges restraint as missiles rain down on Gulf. dawn.com • PM speaks to Jordan, Bahrain rulers, offers support to restore calm; Dar contacts Omani, Iraqi counterparts | • Loud blasts heard in Dubai and Doha; Oman hit for first time; multiple Gulf ports targeted | • Emirati, Kuwaiti stock markets closed amid crisis | • UAE confirms Pakistani national killed by missile debris | ISLAMABAD: Amid Ira ≠nian counterattacks against US assets in the Gulf, Pakistan reached out to the rulers of Jordan and Bahrain via telephone and urged the need for restraint, de-escalation, and dialogue to preserve region…
(2026-03-02). Houthis express solidarity with Iran but do not launch retaliatory attacks—yet. longwarjournal.org Houthi leader Abdulmalik al Houthi has delivered speeches in support of the Islamic Republic of Iran since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign, but he has not yet announced specific retaliatory military action. Instead, the Houthis have officially called for mass demonstrations and increased media activity in support of the regime. However, officials from the Iran-backed group have told media outlets that it will resume attacks against Israel and Red Sea shipping.
(2026-03-02). US shipbuilding revival looks dead in the water, China's Li Yanqing says. scmp.com Li Yanqing, executive vice-president and secretary general of the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (Cansi), discusses the impact of US trade policies, global market cycles and China's strategic pivot towards high-quality manufacturing. | As a shipbuilding veteran who also serves as chairman of the ISO/TC 8 ships and marine technology committee, which oversees international standardisation for shipbuilding and marine operations, Li is a prominent voice for China's industry on…
(2026-03-02). US-Israeli campaign hits Iranian regime's military and repression apparatus, regime forms leadership council (March 1 updates). longwarjournal.org The joint US and Israeli operation entered its second day, with American forces targeting command-and-control centers, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters, air defense systems, ballistic missile sites, and Iran's naval forces. In parallel, Israeli strikes concentrated on targets in Tehran, including key pillars of the regime's repression apparatus, as well as ballistic missile sites and launchers. Iranian retaliatory attacks killed three US service members and nine Israeli civilians.
(2026-03-02). Dubai gold flows curbed as flights halted due to strikes on Iran. newarab.com 
Physical Dubai's trading hub is a major
(2026-03-02). With the Gulf lighting up, oil emerges as Pakistan's biggest economic risk. dawn.com If the war between Iran and the United States escalates, the single biggest economic threat to Pakistan will come from oil. | Brent crude settled around $72.5 a barrel on Friday, already up nearly 19 per cent year-to-date, according to CNBC. Rumours are swirling of oil touching $100. | For Pakistan, even modest increases carry heavy consequences. | For every $10 rise in oil prices, the current account deficit increases by roughly $1.5—$2 billion, explains former chief executive officer of the Pakistan Business Council, Ehsan Malik. | "If prices were to climb to $100, the deficit could expand by $5—$7b…
(2026-03-02). The Apologists for the Attack on Iran. dissidentvoice.org February 28, 2026. Another attack, another breach of the United Nations Charter. A gross violation of international law. As usual, a violation celebrated as ethical, necessary, and high-minded in principle by the powerful who dictate such terms. Not squalid, dangerous, destabilising. Not, apparently, following the same pattern as before: interventions in Iraq, Libya. Not, goodness, …
(2026-03-02). Oil prices surge as Middle East tensions threaten global supply routes. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Global oil markets jumped sharply on Monday following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the region, intensifying fears of supply disruptions in one of the world's most critical energy corridors.Traders reacted swiftly to the escalating conflict, betting that crude shipments from Iran and other key Middle Eastern producers could slow significantly or even face temporary shutdowns if hostilities persist. The situation has been compounded by reported attacks on vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow gateway linking the Persian Gulf to global market…
(2026-03-02). LIVE UPDATES | US fighter jet crashes in Kuwait; explosions rock Dubai and Abu Dhabi 16 Hours later as Hezbollah joins war against Israel. ptcnews.tv LIVE UPDATES | US-Israel-Iran War enters Day 3: The conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran entered its third day on Monday, with large-scale military operations escalating acro | LIVE UPDATES…
(2026-03-02). The Policy of "Maximum Pressure" on Iran Finds Its Ultimate Conclusion. counterpunch.org 
Americans should not be fooled or led astray by the corporate media or the Beltway consultant class: fact-free fearmongering and warmongering about Iran have been among the most thoroughly bipartisan positions in Washington for many decades. For all of the turgid language within U.S. government and media circles about rogue regimes and state sponsors of terrorism, we almost never get around to mentioning the fact that the United States has long been the world's greatest offender and violator of international law. It's important to be clear about the facts of the matter: Iran is not a real threat to the United Sta…
(2026-03-02). China, Saudi Arabia urge restraint as Pakistan, Afghanistan go to 'open war'. ummid.com China, Saudi Arabia and a number of other countries along with the United Nation (UN) have urged restraint as Pakistan and Afghanistan went into, what the two countries are calling, 'open war'.
(2026-03-02). New Academic Session must start from April 1: CBSE. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has stressed to all its affiliated schools to make sure that the academic session runs from April 1 to March 31.
(2026-03-02). Al Jazeera reports from Beirut as residents flee following Israeli strikes. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians are leaving areas in Beirut following Israeli strikes and forced displacement.
(2026-03-02). Right-wing Japanese government supports criminal US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Tokyo has parroted US lies about non-existent nuclear weapons in Iran to justify the latest act of imperialist criminality.
(2026-03-02). Australian Labor government supports illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was among the first world leaders to explicitly back the criminal war that threatens to engulf the entire Middle East and the world.
(2026-03-02). This week in history: March 2-8. wsws.org Fireworks explosion kills 50 children in China; Spanish police massacre workers in Vitoria; Iranian prime minister assassinated; Germany places demands on League of Nations…
(2026-03-02). US using AI, B-2 bombers and suicide drones in Iran strikes. scmp.com The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets on Saturday, including Tomahawk cruise ‚Å missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time ‚Å in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modelled after Iranian designs. US Central ‚Å Command released photographs showing Tomahawk missiles, F-18 and F-35 fighter jets alongside details of the strikes on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury. | Artificial intelligence…
(2026-03-02). Tariff pain to stay despite court ruling. ecns.cn The U.S. Supreme Court's Feb 20 ruling striking down President Donald Trump's use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs has restricted one avenue for broad duties, yet experts say the administration's switch to other legal tools means high tariffs and their economic costs are likely to continue.
(2026-03-02). How the US/ Israel War on Iran could Spike Energy Costs and Provoke an Economic Downturn. juancole.com The US/Israel strike against Iran aims at regime change in Tehran, control its energy resources and restructure the Middle East. But it will amplify risks, disrupt energy markets and could severely penalize global prospects. | Shanghai (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — On February 28, 2026, President Trump announced the start of Operation Epic Fury. In a surreal twist, he described the mission's primary objective as defending the American people by eliminating "imminent threats" from the Iranian regime. | Trump specifically cited the need to eliminate Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions, destroy its mil…
(2026-03-02). Live Updates: Iran retaliates after US, Israel Joint military strikes. ummid.com The United States and Israel in a joint military strikes about one hour ago Saturday February 08, 2026 have bombed several cities of Iran, including the capital Tehran, even as the latter said it is retaliating with force.
(2026-03-02). Women and the Taliban: Apartheid by Another Name. passblue.com 
South Africa cannot claim to have invented racism, but as we know, apartheid went far beyond racism. It was institutionalized and systemic, a form of governance based on race-based hate and the perpetuation of race-based discrimination. Faced with a crime as broad as a country, the world responded by recognizing apartheid as a crime against …
(2026-03-02). Global oil lifeline in jeopardy? Iran strikes tankers as Hormuz Strait freezes trade | Khamenei, War. hindustantimes.com Iran has reportedly launched a retaliatory strike targeting an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying fears of a major disruption to global energy markets. The Palau-flagged tanker 'Skylight' was attacked near Oman's Musandam peninsula, prompting the evacuation of all 20 crew members, including 15 Indian nationals. Oman confirmed the rescue operation and reported additional drone-related security incidents near the Port of Duqm. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint handling nearly 20 percent of global oil supply, has witnessed a sharp slowdown in shipping traffic following the escalation…
(2026-03-02). Cuba's Women's Football Team Emerges Victorious Against Curacao. radiohc.cu Havana, March 1 (RHC) — Cuba secured its first victory in the Concacaf qualifiers by defeating Curacao 3-0 and takes the lead in Group E. | With three penalty goals converted by Katheryn Rodriguez, the Cuban women's national team, coached by Elizabeth Cuff, demonstrated their superiority by creating more scoring opportunities and ultimately deciding a match that remained close until the first penalty kick. | With this result, Cuba reached four points in Group E of the qualifying competition. Their first match in this phase ended in a 2-2 draw against Saint Kitts and Nevis. | This qualifying tournament is div…
(2026-03-02). China's national legislature to hold press conference ahead of annual session. ecns.cn The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, will hold a press conference on Wednesday, one day ahead of the opening of its annual session, according to an official statement on Monday.
(2026-03-02). Ibrahim Traore: Generating Contours Of A New Pan-African Identity. ummid.com Ibrahim Traoré, the interim leader of Burkina Faso since a 2022 coup, is increasingly viewed as a voice for a new, anti-imperialist world order in Africa.
(2026-03-02). Israeli-American Attack on Iran: A Prelude to Middle East's Destruction. ummid.com The latest attacks by Iran and Israel on each other is no longer just a traditional fight of words between the two countries, but is leading to a permanent change in the geographical and political map of the Middle East.
(2002-03-26). Israel widens war with strikes on Tehran, Beirut as Trump signals weeks-long Iran campaign. tribune.com.pk 
Israel launched new air strikes targeting Tehran and expanded its military campaign to include attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon on Monday, as US President Donald Trump signalled the US-Israeli military assault on Iranian targets could continue for weeks. | Israel said it was attacking sites connected to Lebanon's Shia Muslim armed group Hezbollah, one of Tehran's principal allies in the Middle East, after Hezbollah acknowledged launching missiles and drones toward Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. | BREAKING: Israel has launched strikes on Dahiyeh,…
(2026-03-02). Government calls for regulatory assurance for menstrual hygiene products. sanews.gov.za Government calls for regulatory assurance for menstrual hygiene products | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has formally engaged the University of the Free State (UFS) following the release of a peer-reviewed study identifying the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in various sanitary pads and pantyliners available in South Africa. | In a statement issued on Sunday, the department acknowledged the importance of the findings, which indicate the detection of certain chemicals linked to potential hormonal interference. | "While the study does not establish immediate…
(2026-03-02). US-Cuba Stalemate: Sovereignty, Sanctions and Shadow of Intervention. ummid.com For Cuba and the United States, the path forward likely lies not in pressure alone nor in rhetorical escalation, but in negotiated coexistence.
(2026-03-02). Oil price surges, stocks drop on Iran conflict. newarab.com 
In early trade in Asia, Brent Crude rocketed to just over $80 per barrel compared to the closing price of $72.87 on Friday, before easing slightly to below $79. | On stock markets, Japan's Nikkei was down 2.2 pe…
(2026-03-02). Joint sitting of parliament rescheduled. dawn.com 
⚪ PEOPLE gather in large numbers for an anti-US and Israel protest in Skardu.—AFP | • Political leaders across country denounce Khamenei's assassination, express solidarity with Iran | • Session to be held at 3pm instead of 10: 30am amid tight security | ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's leadership and political circles on Sunday strongly condemned the
(2026-03-02). Meet Kathellen Souza: Al-Nassr Women's Captain Who Embraced Islam. ummid.com Kathleen Souza, the Brazilian footballer, who leads the Al-Nassr Women's Football Team, has embraced Islam and is now a proclaimed Muslim.
(2026-03-02). Anger on Pakistan streets, 20 dead, after US-Israel strike kills Khamenei. aljazeera.com At least 20 people killed across Pakistan as demonstrations over strike on Tehran spiral into violence.
(2026-03-02). GDP milestone lays solid foundation for blueprint rollout. ecns.cn In 2026, the opening year of the new five-year plan, economists expect steady growth to continue, supported by policy measures tied to the plan, more efforts to boost domestic demand.
(2026-03-02). Delhi Court gives clean chit to Kejriwal, Sisodia; raps CBI. ummid.com In a major setback to investigations, a Delhi Court Friday February 27, 2026 acquitted Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in Delhi liquor excise duty case.
(2026-03-02). Dr Willie Soon reveals the real driver of climate change in new video. onlineopinion.com.au Is climate science ignoring the obvious? A 12-minute case for the Sun as the main driver.
(2026-03-02). EU warns against long war, urges 'credible transition' in Iran. newarab.com 
The Foreign ministers from the bloc's 27 nations – most of which are
(2026-03-02). Hongkonger fights in Ukraine as diaspora marks grim anniversary. globalvoices.org 
(2026-03-02). Proposed agenda unveiled for annual session of China's top political advisory body. ecns.cn The main agenda proposed for the upcoming fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body, was unveiled on Sunday.
(2026-03-02). Japanese protest bid to revise constitution. ecns.cn A large number of Japanese citizens gathered on Friday evening in Tokyo to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's attempt to revise the country's pacifist Constitution, in the latest sign of mounting pressure on her administration following a series of political controversies.
(2026-03-02). Appalachia's iconic salamander was slated for federal protection. It's still in limbo. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Andy Hill keeps a wetsuit and snorkel in his car at all times. Sometimes, when he's driving around Watauga County, North Carolina, he'll see a particularly clear, swift stream, pull off, suit up, and go looking for an elusive neighbor: the hellbender, a slimy, graceful, and rare salamander widely beloved throughout the Appalachian…
(2026-03-02). Mendacious rationales: the lies behind Operation Lion's Roar. onlineopinion.com.au Imminent threat, regime change, decisive strikes. Haven't we heard this before?
(2026-03-02). Death toll from girls' school attack in Iran surges to 148. dawn.com • Israeli military says 'unaware of the attack' | • US claims strike reports being looked into | • Malala urges all states, parties to 'safeguard schools' | PARIS: The death toll from the Israeli While Iranian officials claimed the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' elementary school in the Minab city killed m…
(2026-03-02). Detroit Demonstration Against the US-Israeli War on Iran. wibailoutpeople.org 
On Sat. Feb. 28, 2026, people gathered at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit to protest against the United States and Israeli bombing of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The protest was called by the Anti-Fascist Organizing Coalition (AFOC), Moratorium NOW! Coalition, the Michigan Emergency Committee Against War & Injustice (MECAWI) and supported by the Coalition …
(2026-03-02). Geography or ethnicity | . dawn.com THIS piece proceeds from a simple fact: all available data, such as the multidimensional poverty index (MPI), tells us that social inequality and economic marginalisation in Pakistan are correlated with geography. Looking at MPI or human development index maps shows us this fact clearly. There are clusters of low-poverty, moderately developed districts around GT Road (north and central Punjab); a few districts do better than their respective provincial average in KP (Hazara and the Peshawar valley); and Karachi presents itself as an outlier in Sindh. Balochistan is largely a high poverty and underdevelopment zone…
(2026-03-02). From observers to participants: a cultural journey of reunion for international visitors. ecns.cn Tuanyuan (reunion) isn't a modern concept. It has been written in the genes of the Chinese people from the very beginning of their civilization.
(2026-03-02). Nenko Gantchev died in Michigan ICE detention facility amid Democratic Party "oversight" wsws.org The death of Nenko Gantchev—a 56-year-old immigrant from Bulgaria who had been in the US for 30 years—at the ICE detention camp in Balwin, Michigan exposes the criminal nature of the Trump administration's dragnet and the complicity of the Democratic Party in covering it up.
(2026-03-02). Healing a region: How healthcare is bringing peace to Arauca, Colombia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-03-02). Indian news channel hacked, airs pro-Pakistan slogans. geo.tv 
Screengrab of India's ABP News being hacked with pro-Pakistan slogans. — Geo News
(2026-03-02). The US/Israeli Attack Was to Prevent Peace Not Advance It. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-02). Trump says U.S. strikes Iran 'in full force', predicting more U.S. casualties. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday afternoon that U.S. combat operations "continue at this time in full force," predicting there would be more U.S. casualties in the coming days.
(2026-03-02). Backgrounder: Nepal Elections 2026. ummid.com Nepal will go to the polls on March 05, 2026 to elect a new government when nearly 19 million people will take part in the ballot for Nepal's House of Representatives.
(2026-03-02). Bad Bets: Massive EV Subsidies Not Paying Off. wattsupwiththat.com "There have been massive, mounting losses that are going to have to be made up somewhere," Pyle said. "Washington bludgeoned carmakers into a timetable of efficiency standards and the carmakers went along with it. People should be vehemently opposed to anything mandatory, which in effect is what the government is doing."
(2026-03-02). $60bn Indian plan for river storage raises alarm. dawn.com • Enhanced capacity on Jhelum, Chenab will increase flood, drought risks for Pakistan | • At federal-provincial dialogue, Wapda chief stresses need for large dams | ISLAMABAD: Around $60 billion in investment by New Delhi on storage projects along the two major western rivers — the Jhelum and Chenab — flowing from India-held Kashmir could soon become a lethal weapon against Pakistan, potentially causing both floods and droughts. | At a recent federal-provincial
(2026-03-02). Washington to deploy more medium-range missiles to the Philippines. wsws.org The Philippines is not being armed. It is being used as a forward staging ground in preparation for American offensive operations against China.
(2026-03-02). AISSEE 2026: Lists of candidates qualifying for admission to classes VI, IX released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday released the result of All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026 (AISSEE 2026) along with the candidates qualifying for classes VI and IX.
(2026-03-02). KCCA embarks on fresh City greening after eviction of street vendors. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has started greening the city again after days of evicting the street vendors. The greening campaign started by a cleaning campaign dubbed Weyonje which saw Nasser road, Nkuruma road, Market street, Duster street, Luwum street, William street and Namirembe road cleaned by the area …
(2026-03-02). Trump's attack on immigrants and students continues with abduction of Ellie Aghayeva from Columbia University. wsws.org The abduction of Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva by ICE was meant to terrorize immigrants and students and force the universities to suppress opposition to war in the Middle East.
(2026-03-02). Netanyahu vows increasing strikes on Tehran. aljazeera.com Israel's prime minister says strikes on Tehran will increase in the coming days, with US support.
(2026-03-02). Balen Shah: Rapper, mayor, Nepal's next prime minister? aljazeera.com His sunglasses and songs are the rage, but the ex-Kathmandu mayor has his sights on Nepal's top job.
(2026-03-02). Debt loops and baby bonds. dawn.com Pakistan runs two loops simultaneously, and both are making us poorer. The first is the household loop where inflation spikes, cash transfers top up, households consume through the shock, and the cycle repeats. The second is the sovereign loop, which borrows short, rolls over often, and pays the price in fragility every time global conditions tighten. Both loops are rational responses to their immediate constraints, and neither builds anything. | A potential solution that addresses both at once is a baby bond structured not as welfare, but as domestic long-tenor capital endowment. For the sake of simplicity, we m…
(2026-03-02). The Assassination That Lit the Fuse: Trump's Iran War Is Already a Catastrophe. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer The second day of the U.S.—Israeli assault on Iran has made one reality impossible to ignore: Washington has ignited a regional firestorm it cannot control. Less than 24 hours after the unprecedented assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Middle East has erupted into a multi‚Äëfront confrontation stretching from …
(2026-03-02). Starmer says US can use UK bases for missile strikes on Iran. newarab.com 
British Prime Minister But in a video address posted to social media, he added: "We were not involved in the initial strikes on
(2026-03-02). Confirmation Labor directly blocking return of Australian citizens interned in Syria. wsws.org The evidence shows that the Albanese government effectively blocked the journey of 34 women and children—all citizens—from the hellhole conditions in the Al Roj internment camp in northeastern Syria.
(2002-03-26). Normalcy returns to Karachi after deadly protests outside US consulate leave 10 dead. tribune.com.pk 
Life in Karachi largely returned to normal on Monday, a day after at least 10 protesters were killed in clashes outside the United States consulate following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. | Traffic remained lighter than usual during morning hours due to the closure of several educational institutions, while all routes leading to the US consulate stayed sealed for security reasons. | Authorities said business centres, offices, industrial zones and other public and semi-public institutions resumed normal operations after tensions gripped the city a day earlier. With the Unive…
(2026-03-02). CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams 2026 in Middle East Postponed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the ongoing Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled for Monday, March 2, across seven Middle East countries citing the current situation in the region.
(2026-03-02). Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as potential successor as Iran prepares to name new supreme leader. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Iran may appoint a new supreme leader within the next one or two days, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has indicated, as speculation intensifies over who will succeed the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.According to multiple media reports, including Iran's state-affiliated Fars News Agency, Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is among the leading contenders for the country's top religious and political post. Reports suggest that discussions about positioning him as a successor have been underway for the past two years.Unconfirmed accounts indicate that Ayatollah Khamenei had designated Mojtaba as a poten…
(2026-03-02). High-tech disputes test courts' judicial expertise. ecns.cn China has experienced a significant surge in intellectual property cases over the past five years, prompting judges to adopt a range of measures to strengthen protections for innovators and support high-quality development, officials from the Supreme People's Court said.
(2026-03-02). RSS Chief's Latest Diatribe Against Muslims, Christians. ummid.com The calls for 'Ghar Wapasi' and films like Kerala Story 1 and 2 are a total violation of the values of the Indian Constitution and Indian ethos…
(2026-03-02). "Endless War" with no rules after Khamenei's assassination. unitedworldint.com A view from Cairo, Egypt The moment of truth has arrived. The voices of diplomacy are no longer heard, and the sounds of gunfire drown out all others. President Donald Trump is living in a state of euphoria after his success in assassinating Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and some of his commanders. Neighboring countries …
(2026-03-02). Gold Coast draws line in the sand on Trump Tower proposal. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-02). Bihar Board 12th Inter Answer Key 2026 Released, Result Soon. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has released the Answer Key (Answer Sheet) of the 12th Inter Board Exam 2026 and is set to declare the result of Class 12th Intermediate 2026 Board exams soon.
(2026-03-02). Funding firestorms: Washington's war habit and Canberra's silence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-02). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 75 New Yorkers Testify Against Buffer Zone Bills, Outnumber Those in Favor. wibailoutpeople.org alawdany@gmail.com NEW YORK, NY, February 27, 2025 — On Wednesday morning, dozens of organizations rallied on the steps of City Hall to oppose two proposed anti-protest bills — Council Speaker Julie Menin's buffer zone bill around places of worship (Int 1-A) and Councilmember Eric Dinowitz's buffer zone bill around educational facilities (Int 175-A). After the …
(2026-03-02). Despite rising prices, govt sticking with drug deregulation. dawn.com KARACHI: The government has decided to continue its policy of Irfan Nasir, who uses blood pressure medication, said for more than two years his monthly medicine expenses had been steadily increasing. "I regularly take the anti-hypertensive drug Telmis-artan. Almost every third or fourth week, when I go to purchase my medicine, I have to pay a higher price…
(2026-03-02). Defeating Al-Najma, Al-Nassr registers 9th consecutive win since Jan 17. ummid.com Defeating Al-Najma on its home ground, Cristiano Ronaldo led-Al-Nassr FC Wednesday Feb 25, 2026 registered its 9th consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 season.
(2026-03-02). Netanyahu will never thank the pilots who are risking their lives for his war against Iran. haaretz.com Netanyahu rushed to brand the new war against Iran in Likud colours, using the war to weave the tapestry of his election campaign. But when the war is over, Israelis will face a different threat: the coalition's threat to Israeli democracy…
(2026-03-02). State Govt proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam gets cabinet nod. ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday February 24, 2026 approved the Kerala government's proposal to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'.
(2026-03-02). Demand companies side with the people the constitution not the U.S. regime waging illegal war. wibailoutpeople.org 
Sign: tinyurl.com/mrycu9b4 Take action: As people across the country condemn yet another illegal, immoral, and unauthorized military action by the White House and Israel, corporate leaders who have been silent and the AI and tech companies whose platforms make wars possible have to take a stand. Will companies condemn illegal wars or keep planning to …
(2026-03-02). UAE halts stock markets for two days after Iran strikes. dawn.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered its stock markets closed on Monday and Tuesday as the country reels from Iran carried out the strikes in Gulf countries that have US bases and assets after joint attacks on the Islamic republic by Israel and America. | The UAE Capital Markets Authority said the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market would remain shut on March 2 and March 3, citing its supervisory and regulatory role over the coun…
(2026-03-02). Khamenei gone, now Israel trembles: Missiles rain, panic spreads, defenses fail as IDF begs citizens. hindustantimes.com Tensions are surging across the Middle East as Iran rains missiles on Israel, Israeli forces tighten security, and Washington and Tehran trade dire threats over the fallout from Ali Khamenei's killing. With Iranian barrages still incoming, the IDF has urged Israelis to stay in protected spaces, avoid posting real‚Äëtime images or locations of impact sites, and brace for further escalation even as Iran's leadership vows it is prepared for "all scenarios" and Donald Trump warns any retaliation will be met with a level of US force "never seen before."
(2026-03-02). Multiple roads closed in Karachi's West, South districts over prevailing security situation. dawn.com The Karachi Traffic Police closed multiple roads in the city's West and South districts on Monday, in view of the prevailing security situation. | Ten people were
(2026-03-02). Sample Resolution: 'Labor Must Say No to U.S. War, ICE Terror, and Rule of Billionaire Class'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Sample Resolution: Labor Must Say No to U.S. War, ICE Terror, and Rule of Billionaire Class Whereas, on February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Iran, bombing the country's capital in Tehran and other locations, and killing hundreds of people; Whereas, this initial wave of attacks included strikes on two schools, …
(2026-03-02). Trumped! The President of No Return on a Hothouse Planet. juancole.com (
(2026-03-02). How Israel's occupation cripples Palestinian healthcare. newarab.com 
After three agonising hours spent sitting in a stuffy taxi on the way to the hospital, my grandmother was at her limit. | "Why does it have to be this way?" she lamented to my mother, who was accompanying her on the arduous journey. A simple endoscopic examination, which should have you in and out of the hospital on the same day, resulted in an almost 48-hour ordeal. | Our local hospital in al-Bireh, Ramallah did not have any medical scope available with a camera attached, something my grandmother urgently needed to determine what was causing blockage within her biliary system. | Her doctor made the quick decisio…
(2026-03-02). China's box office surpasses 10 bln yuan. ecns.cn The box office revenue broke the 10 billion yuan mark at nearly 7: 00 p.m.15 to 23 and saw box office sales of over 5.75 billion yuan, according to previously released data from the China Film Administration.
(2026-03-02). Iran's wrath exposed with over 824-strike barrage turning half Mid-East into a war zone | UAE, Qatar. hindustantimes.com Iran's retaliatory barrage has transformed vast stretches of the Middle East into an active war zone. After U.S.—Israeli strikes under Operation "Epic Fury," Tehran launched more than 800 missiles and drones across the region, targeting Israel and U.S. bases in Gulf host nations. Explosions and intercepts were reported from Abu Dhabi to Doha, with civilian air traffic disrupted and defense systems pushed into overdrive. Gulf governments condemned the strikes as aggression, while Iran vowed punishment. As missiles continue to criss-cross borders, the region now faces an unpredictable and dangerous new phase.
(2026-03-02). Turkish FMD vaccines arrival scales up national vaccination drive. sanews.gov.za Turkish FMD vaccines arrival scales up national vaccination drive | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has confirmed the arrival of a major consignment of 1.5 million Dollvet Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday, 1 March 2026. ⚪ The shipment, imported from Turkey, was facilitated by Dunevax as the authorised agent. ⚪ The Department of Agriculture said the successful arrival of this batch demonstrates its strategic decision to partner with the private sector to secure a steady pipeline of high-potency vaccines to strengthen the national response to FMD. ⚪ Accordin…
(2026-03-02). Guangzhou to bring back horse racing after 27 years. ecns.cn After 27 years, Guangzhou in Guangdong province is set to host horse racing events starting at the end of October, as the city moves to deepen cooperation with Hong Kong in the equine sector.
(2026-03-02). A regional network is racing to save the Midwest's native seeds. grist.org 
Under the warm light of a hanging lamp, Marty Landorf carefully crumbled the dried flower head of a black-eyed Susan between her fingers, teasing apart the chaff to uncover its puny black seeds. Each one was destined for long-term cold storage alongside roughly 46 million other seeds at the Chicago Botanic Garden. | Every seed in the garden's vault is different. Some seeds have hooks. Others verge on microscopic. A few carry a sharp, deterring scent. And some, like the airborne seeds of the milkweed, the host plant for monarch caterpillars, are fastened to silky fluff that drifts everywhere, hitching rides on…
(2026-03-02). Why citizens in such a wealthy country are angry and depressed. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-02). Tech CEOs boast about AI-driven mass layoffs. wsws.org While announcing the elimination of 4,000 jobs, Block CEO Jack Dorsey said, "the intelligence tools we're creating and using … are enabling a new way of working which fundamentally changes what it means to build and run a company," while Ladders CEO Marc Cenedella, warned, "When things crystallize like this, it brings out the pitchforks and the torches."
(2026-03-02). Thieves, Liars And Genociders Declare War On Iran. scheerpost.com By Nate Bear Don Not Panic Substack Too much to say and almost nothing to say. The US and Israel have declared war on Iran. Of course they have. It was, as I argued on Monday, hard to see any other outcome. It's the early hours, so it's unclear exactly what has been hit. We know …
(2026-03-02). Strike date announced for New York University contract faculty. wsws.org The workers' main demands include higher salaries, raises that exceed inflation, academic freedom, job security, housing and protection against artificial intelligence.
(2026-03-02). Israel kills 31 in Lebanon, as US-Israel continue Iran strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-03-02). Minnesota-St. Paul: Twin City Tenants. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-02). Philippine president confirms first Filipino fatality in Israel, assures full aid to family. ecns.cn Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday night confirmed the first reported Filipino fatality in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, identifying the victim as a Filipino caregiver who was working in Israel.
(2026-03-02). Explosion seen in downtown Tel Aviv of Israel. ecns.cn The United States and Israel on Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, claiming that the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed.
(2026-03-02). Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha capture men's, women's singles titles at WTT Singapore Smash. ecns.cn China reaffirmed its supremacy in singles competition on Sunday, with top-ranked Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha lifting the men's and women's trophies, respectively, at the WTT Singapore Smash.
(2026-03-02). AI in the corporate sector. dawn.com The story of artificial intelligence (AI) in Pakistan's corporate sector is no longer a tale of a distant future — it is a narrative of the present. | What began as isolated experiments by a few tech-forward companies has, over the last decade, evolved into a broad-based movement toward digital transformation. Today, backed by government policy and private sector investment, AI is shifting from a novelty to a necessity for businesses aiming to stay competitive. | The history of corporate AI in Pakistan is relatively young, with the pivotal moment arriving in 2017. In a landmark move, the Pakistan Telecommun…
(2026-03-02). CPC to award July 1 Medal to mark founding anniversary. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will confer the July 1 Medal, the highest honor in the CPC, to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC, according to an official circular made public Sunday.
(2026-03-02). Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, family memebers killed: Iranian media. ecns.cn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, was killed Saturday in a massive U.S. and Israeli attack, Iranian state media confirmed on Sunday. The daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter of Khamenei were also killed in the strikes, according to the media.
(2026-03-02). successors are showing no signs of surrender — and they may push even further. haaretz.com In the long run, the people who may well succeed him are the fanatic extremists of the Revolutionary Guards, which doesn't concern itself with theological issues, but invests all its efforts in a murderous fight against Israel, the West and Sunni Arab countries…
(2026-03-02). Sayyed Ali Khamenei: Rest in power!! workers.org 
Sayyed Ali Khamenei Workers World Party, based in the United States, extends to the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the people of the whole world our revolutionary solidarity and heartfelt condolences on the treacherous assassination of the great Iranian leader of the Islamic Revolution Sayyed Ali Khamenei . . . |
(2026-03-02). Watch: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus align on Feb 28. ummid.com Six planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus are said to line up, forming what is called as Planetary Parade, on Saturday February 28, 2026.
(2026-03-02). Will robots cut need for surgeons. ecns.cn For now, doctors are still indispensable, not only as operators of machines but as interpreters of uncertainty."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"The danger is not that AI will replace doctors overnight.
(2026-03-02). 5 takeaways from the first 2 days of US-Israel war against Iran. scmp.com The United States and Israel's military campaign against Iran entered a more volatile phase on Sunday, with Washington reporting its first casualties, Tehran widening retaliatory strikes across the region, and energy markets bracing for shock after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. | The conflict — triggered by US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader and senior officials — is rapidly reshaping regional security calculations and global economic outlooks.
(2026-03-02). Three die after consuming illicit liquor in Karachi's Nazimabad. dawn.com KARACHI: At least three people died in Rizvia Society of the city's Nazimabad No. 1 area after consuming toxic liquor, police said on Monday. | Sindh Inspector General (IG) Javed Alam Odho took strict notice of the incident and has sought an immediate and detailed report from the Central district senior superintendent of police (SSP), according to a statement issued by his spokesperson. | IG Odho directed that a transparent, impartial and comprehensive investigation be ensured at all costs. He further stated that the responsible elements must be identified and strict legal action taken against those involved. | A…
(2026-03-02). Cologne Administrative Court bolsters far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org In a sensational ruling, the Cologne Administrative Court has bolstered the far-right Alternative for Germany, ruling that the Secret Service may not for the time being designate and treat the party as "proven right-wing extremist."
(2026-03-02). Iran ties after Khamenei, China's Myanmar dilemma: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Why China's ties with Iran will endure despite death of Khamenei | 2. Why China's Myanmar dilemma still persists, 5 years and 1 election later | 3. Cathay Pacific suspends all Middle East operations after US-Israeli attack on Iran…
(2026-03-02). PAL-Awda NY/NJ Condemns DOJ Lawsuit Against Attendees of Stolen Land Protest and the Ongoing Coordinated State Efforts to Criminalize Such Protests. wibailoutpeople.org 
PAL-Awda NY/NJ Condemns DOJ Lawsuit Against Attendees of Stolen Land Protest and the Ongoing Coordinated State Efforts to Criminalize Such Protests. For years, PAL-Awda has protested stolen Palestinian land sales alongside people of conscience in New York, New Jersey, and across the US, condemning such "real estate" enterprises in our neighborhoods as essential to the …
(2026-03-02). From slurry to sovereignty. dawn.com Pakistan is at a pivotal juncture with significant mineral discoveries at The experiences of African nations highlight pitfalls to avoid, while Indonesia's strategic actions offer valuable lessons. Pakistan faces a fundamental decision: whether to simply export raw materials or to pursue a comprehensive strategy that max…
(2026-03-02). No Demolition without Rehabilitation: SC in Haldwani Railway Colony Case. ummid.com In a landmark ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India barred the Uttarakhand government to carry demolition and eviction without the Rehabilitation of the local residents of the Haldwani Railway Colony.
(2026-03-02). China seen as ideal partner for Germany. ecns.cn Among the agreements that the two sides achieved, the joint statement on the continuation of a bilateral dialogue on green transformation and climate change has brought the most attention.
(2026-03-02). Flint UAW local cancels anti-ICE protest. wsws.org UAW L.598 officials claimed they cancelled the event out of concern for the "safety of our members" without citing any specific threats.
(2026-03-02). Well-being of people high on China's agenda. ecns.cn He said that more concrete efforts should be made to extend basic, inclusive and safety-net public support for the well-being of residents, and adopt pragmatic approaches in addressing the immediate concerns of the people.
(2026-03-02). Democrats criticize government for attacks on Iran. ecns.cn However, a spokesman from the office of Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, confirmed on Saturday morning that the senator had not been notified.
(2026-03-02). Erbil amid the crossfire of the US-Israel war on Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-03-02). HC stays propaganda film 'Kerala Story 2' release. ummid.com The Kerala High Court has stayed the release of the propaganda film 'Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond' a day before it was scheduled to hit cinema halls.
(2026-03-02). 6 injured after blast at government dockyard in Hong Kong SAR. ecns.cn Six people were injured after a blast at a government dockyard in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday morning, according to local media reports.
(2026-03-02). Pennsylvania residents, students protest and speak out in support of "Quakertown 5" wsws.org Residents at a protest in Doylestown condemned the police and immigration Gestapo.
(2026-03-02). Billions in profits, silence on tax: Adani's Australian enigma. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-02). How Does Housing Loan EMI Calculator Work? ummid.com A housing loan EMI calculator helps you estimate your monthly loan repayment based on principal loan amount, interest rate and tenure.
(2026-03-02). "We have more in common with the Iranian people than we do with billionaires" : American workers denounce attack on Iran. wsws.org The level of opposition at the outset of this war is unprecedented in modern US history. A Reuters poll conducted Saturday found that only 27 percent of Americans approved of the strikes.
(2026-03-02). German chancellor Merz backs US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran. wsws.org Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday declared his full political support for the illegal US-Israeli attack on Iran.
(2026-03-02). Gauteng upgrades roads across the province. sanews.gov.za Gauteng upgrades roads across the province | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has commenced implementing priority road rehabilitation projects across various regions of the province as part of the 2026 Light Road Rehabilitation Programme. | The programme is aimed at strengthening proactive road maintenance through targeted interventions that improve road safety, enhance mobility, and preserve critical road infrastructure that underpins economic activity and service delivery across Gauteng. | According to MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale‚ÄëTlabela, priority routes have been…
(2026-03-02). Hezbollah says it launched rockets, drones at Israel. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said on Monday it launched rockets and drones at Israel overnight in retaliation for the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. | In a statement, the group said it launched "a barrage of missiles and a swarm of drones" at Israel "in retaliation for the pure blood of… Ayatollah Imam Sayyid Ali Al-Husseini Khamenei… and in defence of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the repeated Israeli attacks".
(2026-03-02). Escalation on the Durand Line. counterpunch.org 
On Iran's eastern flank, far from the Gulf states now in the crosshairs, another conflict continues to grow. Pakistan has declared what it now calls an "open war" with Afghanistan's Taliban authorities, striking Kabul, Kandahar and eastern provinces. As it happens, the Durand Line between them was never just a boundary. It was an arrogant gesture of empire.
(2026-03-02). Market jitters hit KSE-100, index down 13,000 midday. dawn.com After an early crash followed by a market halt, the KSE-100 benchmark index resumed trading, recovering slightly by 11am but continuing to show signs of volatility. | As trading began Monday following a weekend marred by geopolitical instability, the market crashed by over 15,000 points, causing the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to halt trading. | According to Chief Executive Officer Topline Securities Mohammed Sohail, the "market overreacted initially amid selling by a few funds and leveraged players". | As trading resumed around 10: 30am, the index was down 12,334.88 points from its previous close of 168,062.16…
(2026-03-02). From street staple to global sensation: the overseas journey of Chongqing Spicy Noodles. ecns.cn For Chongqing natives Yang Sichun and Hu Min, that taste of home comes to life in London. The duo co-founded "Taste of Chongqing".
(2026-03-02). China's chilling war cry echoes: PLA goes hyper-aggressive while Iran burns in US-Israeli fury. hindustantimes.com China's "China Military Bugle" account released a PLA video on March 1 with the caption "Prepare For War At Any Time," saying it showcased air-to-air dogfighting training involving fighter jets from the PLA Air Force and PLA Navy.
(2026-03-02). Techno‚ÄëAuthoritarianism and the Death of Counterculture: Jonathan Taplin on Power, Art, and the New American Reality. scheerpost.com As the U.S. drifts deeper into an era shaped by concentrated wealth, surveillance technology, and political strongmen, Robert Scheer sits down with Jonathan Taplin to examine what he calls the rise of "techno‚Äëauthoritarianism." Drawing on decades at the intersection of culture, media, and technology—from producing Bob Dylan and The Band to directing USC's Annenberg Innovation …
(2026-03-02). The EV Tax Bombshell Coming Down The Road. wattsupwiththat.com Millions of electric car drivers in Britain were spied on by the government through their mobile phones as part of a "bizarre nanny state" plan, it can be revealed.
(2026-03-02). 'Combat-related deaths jump 30pc amid wave of suicide attacks': says PICSS. dawn.com • PICSS says first two months of 2026 see almost half of all 2025 suicide attacks | • Balochistan records 'visible decline' in attacks | ISLAMABAD: Combat-related fatalities in Pakistan surged by 30 per cent in February 2026, driven by a sharp increase in suicide attacks across the country, according to monthly statistics released by an Islamabad-based think tank. | The
(2026-03-02). China 'deeply concerned' over tension, UN hears. ecns.cn The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting on Saturday afternoon following U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, amid escalating tensions across the Middle East.
(2026-03-02). A rare policy alignment for exports. dawn.com The coordinated intervention by the country's monetary authorities and the banking sector to reduce export financing costs — without imposing any fiscal burden on the government — represents a rare example of policy alignment. | The initiative is part of the relief package Exporters have
(2026-03-02). Local Hajj Registration 2026 Starts: Where and How to Apply. ummid.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia has started from Monday Ramadan6, 1447H (February 23, 2025) through online registration system 'Nusuk' registration and application process for the domestic and local pilgrims who wish to perform Hajj in the year 2026 (1447 AH).
(2026-03-02). Iran confirms Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel joint attacks. ummid.com Iran has confirmed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei was killed in the US-Israel joint bombing on Tehran Saturday February 28, 2026.
(2026-03-02). From Bahrain close calls to Cyprus terror: IRGC drags Britain into Khamenei's fiery reckoning. hindustantimes.com Britain has disclosed it was pulled closer to the frontline of Iran's retaliatory campaign after Defence Secretary John Healey said at least two Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus, home to UK military bases, though London believes the bases were not the intended target. Healey said the incident underlined what he called the "indiscriminate" nature of Iran's retaliation and revealed that around 300 UK personnel in Bahrain were stationed within several hundred yards of where missiles struck. He also outlined Britain's defensive posture, saying RAF aircraft operating from Qatar and Cyprus are tas…
(2026-03-02). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy S26 Series: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Wednesday February 26, 2026 unpacked the Galaxy S26 series which is powered by the most intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI1 experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day.
(2026-03-02). Israeli strike Lebanon after Hezbollah says it launched rockets. newarab.com 
The The Israeli military said that "in response to
(2026-03-02). In US strikes on Iran, North Korea sees nuclear vindication. scmp.com Kim Jong-un will have seen the footage. A supreme leader of nearly 37 years, killed alongside members of his own family. Citizens celebrating in the streets. Rivals already angling for a role in the political transition. | If the US-Israeli strike that killed Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday was intended to send a message to the world, analysts say North Korea almost certainly received it.
(2026-03-02). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Feb. 22 – Feb. 28). ecns.cn China has expressed grave concern over Saturday's military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, calling for an immediate cessation of military actions.
(2026-03-02). SPL 25/26 MW24: Al-Nassr rocks, but Ronaldo further down in Top Scorers List. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team in the SPL 2025-26 standings but its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has slipped further down the top goal scorers' list released after Matchweek 24 ended Sunday March 01, 2026.
(2026-03-02). Understanding the U.S. and Israel's illegal aggression in Iran. scheerpost.com By Craig Mokhiber for Mondoweiss Once again, the U.S.-Israel Axis has launched an unnecessary, unprovoked, and deeply immoral attack against the sovereign nation of Iran. But what is largely missing from Western corporate media coverage of the attack is that it is also an entirely unlawful, indeed criminal act. And that the armed Iranian response, as a matter of international …
(2026-03-02). Why we Need a Life-Based Paradigm instead of the Growth Paradigm. juancole.com Human activity has grown to challenge planetary limits, yet the official solution to any problem that arises is to grow more. Like fish unable to live anywhere but in water, our leaders find it hard to imagine any way of life outside the Growth paradigm. Production and consumption, income and expenditure define our lives. Measured as GDP and Standard of Living, we aspire to ever greater numbers. Numbers, which unfortunately, can grow endlessly without ever reaching "enough".
(2026-03-02). Preliminary Notes on a Planned Decapitation. counterpunch.org 
Trump has done the world a service. He has abandoned pretense and clarified the true nature of American power. There is no longer any need to manufacture a case for war, to make an attack seem conform to international law and treaties or to demonstrate its righteousness by acting as part of an international coalition. Now America can do what it wants to whomever it wants solely because the people who run its government want to. This has, of course, almost always been the case behind the curtain of diplomatic niceties. But Trump has ripped those curtains down and now the world is seeing American power in the raw:…
(2026-03-02). US Calls Iranian Retaliatory Strikes "Unprovoked" , And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-03-02). Hezbollah enters Iran war, launches rockets at Israel; IDF strikes Lebanon. haaretz.com
(2026-03-02). Baby and patients evacuated as Israel attacks Tehran hospital. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-02). Modi govt stands in solidarity with UAE, thanks President Al Nahyan for taking care of Indian expats. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-02). Nuevo Código de Trabajo: Más derechos y garantías para todos los sectores. cubadebate.cu El anteproyecto del nuevo Código de Trabajo avanza hacia su presentación ante la ANPP, en julio de 2026. Sobre los principales cambios, el alcance de la norma y los retos de su implementación, Cubadebate conversó con Yiseilis Ferrer Nariño, directora Jurídica y de Relaciones Internacionales del Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social.
(2026-03-02). Precios del petróleo saltan al nivel más alto en meses en medio de la agresión a Irán. cubadebate.cu Los precios del petróleo subieron la madrugada de este lunes más de un 8 %, alcanzando su máximo en meses, debido a la intensificación de los ataques entre Israel e Irán en Oriente Medio, que causó daños a petroleros e interrumpió los envíos desde la principal región productora, tras la agresión israelí-estadounidense contra territorio iraní, informa la agencia Reuters.
(2026-03-02). Accidente de tránsito en la Vía Blanca involucra a una rastra y un peatón. cubadebate.cu En la noche de este domingo se registró un accidente vial de fatales consecuencias en el kilómetro 98 de la Vía Blanca, a la entrada de la Zona Industrial de esta ciudad, donde un peatón perdió la vida en el lugar de los hechos.
(2026-03-02). Whose War is Iran Fighting? ummid.com The de facto villain in this war against Iran is none other than Israel with an extensive support of U.S. President Donald J. Trump to the war-mongering Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2026-03-02). Madison, March 7, 2026: A Fundraiser for Voces de la Frontera. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-02). Por el bienestar animal: øQué es el CONBAC? (Parte II). cubadebate.cu En esta semana trataré, en apretada síntesis, de que usted conozca todo lo que ha hecho el Comité Nacional de Bienestar Animal de Cuba, en sus 25 años de ininterrumpida labor. Sí, en principio comisión y luego comité, cambiamos la denominación propuesta de la OIE, organización que hace pocos años, cambió su acrónimo por OMSA.
(2026-03-02). Mayoría de estadounidenses no aprueba ataque de Trump contra Irán. cubadebate.cu Solo uno de cada cuatro estadounidenses aprueba los ataques de la Administración Trump y el régimen sionista de Israel contra Irán, mientras que más de la mitad percibe que el jefe de la Casa Blanca es "demasiado" inclinado a las soluciones militares, según una encuesta de Reuters/ Ipsos que refleja preocupaciones en torno a la muerte de soldados de EE.UU. y los efectos de la nueva aventura bélica del magnate republicano en la economía.
(2026-03-01). Putin aide tears into US & Israel at UN, exposes West's nuclear lies on Iran;'Betrayal of diplomacy'. hindustantimes.com Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, delivered a sharp condemnation of the recent U.S.—Israeli strikes on Iran during a UN Security Council meeting. Nebenzya rejected the framing of the session under the "Middle East" agenda item, stating that Russia and China had requested it be categorized as a threat to international peace and security. He described the strikes by the United States and Israel as an "unprovoked act of armed aggression" against a sovereign UN member state, accusing Washington and West Jerusalem of undermining diplomacy at the height of negotiations betw…
(2026-03-01). Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba calls for an end to the new aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran and for preventing an escalation in the Middle East. | Cuba condemns in the strongest terms the attacks perpetrated this February 28 by the United States and Israel, which violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and International Law. | This irresponsible and deliberate aggression sabotages, for the second time, the efforts of international diplomacy regarding the nuclear issue, on which negotiations had been underway. Once a…
(2026-03-01). Generation Jihad After decades of f*cking around, did Ayatollah Khamenei find out? longwarjournal.org Reports following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran say that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. If true, is regime decapitation the opening salvo of the fall of the Islamic Republic? David Daoud and Joe Truzman are back with Bill Roggio to unpack what we know, what we don't know, and whether this is the moment that reshapes the Middle East.
(2026-03-01). With Khamenei dead, who will be Iran's next supreme leader? scmp.com The death of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after almost 37 years in power raises paramount questions about the country's future. The contours of a complex succession process began to take shape the morning after Khamenei's assassination. | Here is what to know: | A temporary leadership council assumes duties | As outlined in its constitution, Iran on Sunday formed a council to assume leadership duties and govern the country.
(2026-03-01). America's New PrSM Ballistic Missile Just Made Its Combat Debut. twz.com 
The U.S. military has employed new
(2026-03-01). 'A reading group produces conversation, surprise, challenge, emotional commitment': Reading in the AI Era. globalvoices.org 
"Someone who knows how to ask a question is someone with critical thinking".Originally published on Technology and online life have changed reading habits and, sometimes, the immediacy screens provide has dis…
(2026-03-01). Turkish journalists jailed for filming near Nato base hosting US troops. scmp.com The Turkish Journalists' Union (TGS) on Sunday demanded the release of three journalists arrested in connection with footage filmed near a sensitive airbase that hosts US troops in southern Turkey. | The footage was shot near the Incirlik airbase for Turkey's independent Anka news agency as Israel and the US began striking Iran, which retaliated with missile barrages against Gulf states hosting US bases, and against Israel.
(2026-03-01). Israel launches 'preemptive' strike against Iran. ecns.cn Israel launched a "preemptive" strike against Iran on Saturday morning "to remove threats to Israel," the Israeli Defense Ministry said in a statement.
(2026-03-01). Middle East Tensions Disrupt Over 1,800 Flights As Major Airlines Suspend Routes. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | Akbar Novruz | Read more | Escalating processes in the Middle East have significantly | disrupted global air travel, affecting hundreds of flights from | various regions around the …
(2026-03-01). Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu issue advisories amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The governments of Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have issued advisories for their nationals in the Middle East to remain calm and take the necessary precautions due to US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Fiji's Embassy in Abu Dhabi said Fijian nationals who were not residents of the United Arab Emirates should register with the…
(2026-03-01). Indonesian Chinese host Spring Festival gala 2026. ecns.cn Indonesian Chinese host a Spring Festival gala at Metro TV in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 26, 2026.
(2026-03-01). What managers often misread in employee feedback data. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-01). Elderly Woman Killed, Three Injured in Night Attack in Kakumiro. plusnews.ug 
Residents of Rwenseera B Cell in Kakumiro Town Council, Kakumiro District, have been left in shock following a brutal night attack that claimed the life of an elderly woman. The deceased has been identified as Scovia, the wife of Geofrey Muganyizi also known as Masagazi, a resident of the area. According to reports, unknown …
(2026-03-01). Crisis Unfolds in Iran: Aftermath of Khamenei's Assassination. devdiscourse.com The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has plunged the Islamic Republic into its gravest crisis since the 1979 revolution. The nation faces conflict on its soil, unresolved succession issues, and escalating internal tensions.
(2026-03-01). Israel strikes Tehran after killing of Supreme Leader Khamenei. newarab.com 
(2026-03-01). Black smoke pours from oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Footage from the Strait of Hormuz shows an oil tanker ablaze after a reported hit from an unidentified projectile.
(2026-03-01). ICAP condemns U.S. and Israeli attacks against Iran. radiohc.cu The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) has expressed its strongest condemnation of the joint military attacks perpetrated by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran, an action it described as a flagrant violation of International Law and the Charter of the United Nations. | Due to its importance, Radio Havana Cuba translates and publishes the statement in its entirety: | STATEMENT OF THE CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES | Havana, February 28, 2026 | The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) expresses its strongest condemnation of the joint…
(2026-03-01). Larijani: Interim leadership council will perform duties of Iran's supreme leader. eng.belta.by According to Ali Larijani, the leadership council has been formed in accordance with the constitution. "It will perform the duties of the supreme leader until a successor is elected," reads a report by the Al Alam television channel.
(2026-03-01). Israel defends strikes on Iran, plays nuclear weapons card; 'Khamenei regime left us no alternative'. hindustantimes.com Israel has defended its latest military strikes on Iran, claiming the Khamenei regime left it with no alternative amid rising nuclear tensions. Israeli leadership says the operation targeted Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons, calling it an existential security threat. The strikes part of the ongoing escalation between Israel and Iran have intensified fears of a wider Middle East conflict, with global powers urging restraint and diplomacy. Iran has strongly condemned the attacks and warned of retaliation, raising concerns about regional stability and globa…
(2026-03-01). Has Netanyahu destroyed Trump's presidency? thealtworld.com 
Dear readers, March is upon us, and with March comes my appeal for your financial support of this website which is committed to no political party, to no ideological agenda, and only to truth. | When I accepted the International Journalism Award from the Press Club of Mexico in 2015, I said in my acceptance address that for real journalists their country is truth. | There are few rewards to truth. A truth-teller takes extraordinary risks. Most people want to hear what they already believe and thus they are hostile to truth-tellers. Those whose interest are served by controlled narratives are also hostile. Where i…
(2026-03-01). "The attack on Iran is also an attack on Türkiye" uwidata.com UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek was guest on a live broadcast of Turkish Ulusal Kanal's right after the attack launched by the US and Israel against Iran on January 28. Below are the main points of Perinàßek's evaluation in the broadcast. The basic points Let's begin with the most basic …
(2026-03-01). Sunday 3/29: Palestine 36. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-01). Thailand: Overturn sentence against women human rights defender Pimsiri 'Mook' Petchnamrob and other pro-democracy defenders. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the sentencing of Thai women human rights defender Pimsiri "Mook" Petchnamrob alongside Anon Nampa, Somyot Pruksakasemsuk, and Phromsorn "Fah" Weerathamjaree.
25 February 2026. The undersigned organisations urge Thai authorities to immediately overturn the sentences (…) | – |
(2026-03-01). Iraqi Shiite militias join the war between Israel, the US, and Iran with drone attacks. longwarjournal.org The Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI), a coalition of Iran-backed Shiite militias, claimed over a dozen drone attacks against "enemy bases in Iraq and the region" and issued statements of support for the Tehran regime in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The groups are also responding to unclaimed airstrikes on Iraq that have reportedly killed at least six people, including four confirmed Iraqi militiamen.
(2026-03-01). Gap of 100 Primary School Teachers Remains Unfilled in Buliisa District. plusnews.ug 
Buliisa District is battling a shortage of primary school teachers which is impacting the academic standards and performance of learners. Statistics obtained from the district education department show that the district has 31 government-aided primary schools with only 375 teachers, well below the required 475 teachers, leaving a gap of 100 teachers. Sophia Kabonesa, the …
(2026-03-01). Guangdong Provincial Archives exhibits evidence of Japanese war crimes in China. ecns.cn Guangdong Provincial Archives hosted a donation and exhibition event for archival evidence of Japan's invasion of China from the historical perspective of the Japanese, exposing the aggressive acts of Japanese militarism, on Saturday.
(2026-03-01). Iran 'internationalises battlefield' as retaliatory missiles put Gulf in firing line. scmp.com Thunderous blasts ‚Å and towering fireballs from Iranian missiles streaking across Gulf states vindicated their ‚Å leaders' long-held fears that Tehran can bring war to their doorstep, likely to harden Arab rulers' support for US-Israeli strikes. | Even in The Palm, Dubai's swankiest resort, explosions rattled buildings and hit a luxury hotel, sending panicked residents running for cover as missiles and interceptors tore across the sky.
(2026-03-01). CIA intel guided strikes that martyred Iran supreme leader: NYT. geo.tv 
Late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a ceremony to mark Ashura. — Reuters/FileCIA intelligence indicating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would attend a meeting of top Iranian officials helped guide strikes in a US and Israeli attack that killed Iran's supreme…
(2026-03-01). Pentagon confirms 3 American deaths in Iran war. scmp.com US President Donald Trump vowed to press ahead with a sweeping military campaign against Iran until US objectives are fully achieved, warning that additional American casualties were likely even as Washington intensified what he described as one of the largest offensives in modern history. | "Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends," Trump said in a video posted on social media, referring to the deaths of three US service members confirmed earlier by the US Central Command.
(2026-03-01). US/Israel Illegally Bomb Iran Killing Over 100 Schoolchildren. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/28/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-03-01). China urges citizens to leave Iran, issues security warning for Israel. ecns.cn China has advised its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already there to leave as soon as possible, while warning nationals in Israel to strengthen security precautions amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
(2026-03-01). JBLM DES and ICE A Threat to Our Communities. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Directorate of Emergency Service (JBLM DES) is working closely with ICE, violating our rights and posing a significant threat to the safety of our communities.
(2026-03-01). Iran was demonized in preparation for attack. thealtworld.com Dear readers, March is upon us, and with March comes my appeal for your financial support of this website which is committed to no political party, to no ideological agenda, and only to truth. | When I accepted the International Journalism Award from the Press Club of Mexico in 2015, I said that for real journalists their country is truth. | There are few rewards to truth. A truth-teller takes extraordinary risks. Most people want to hear what they already believe and thus they are hostile to truth-tellers. Those whose interest are served by controlled narratives are also hostile. Where is the support for truth-t…
(2026-03-01). World reacts to martyrdom of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. geo.tv 
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on, in a televised message following the Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. — Reuters Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was martyred in US and Israeli strikes, state media confirmed, as another…
(2026-03-01). Yogi Adityanath Calls for Enhanced Devotee Facilities at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. devdiscourse.com During his visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed enhancing facilities for devotees at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham and surrounding religious sites. Aiming to ensure there are no complaints, he urged officials to make proper arrangements aligning with the spiritual importance of these locations.
(2026-03-01). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-03-01). Bolshunov Won the Sprint at the Russian Ski Championships. radiohc.cu Havana, March 1 (RHC) — Three-time Olympic champion Alexander Bolshunov won the freestyle race today at the Russian Cross-Country Skiing Championships. | According to the online newspaper Vzgliad, three-time Olympic champion Bolshunov won the freestyle sprint at the Russian Cross-Country Skiing Championships, clocking in at 3 minutes and 18.18 seconds in the final, 0.10 seconds ahead of his closest rival, Yegor Mitroshin. Ivan Gorbunov finished third, 0.25 seconds behind Bolshunov. | In the women's event, Elizaveta Pantrina won the competition, completing the distance in 3 minutes and 55.09 seconds. Olympic…
(2026-03-01). UAE warns of fake calls and cyber scams during heightened alert. geo.tv 
Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front the word "Cybercrime" in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. — ReutersAbU DHABI: UAE authorities have warned residents about fraudulent phone calls and cyber scams amid the current security situation.The UAE…
(2026-03-01). Nine killed in Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh. newarab.com 
At least nine people have been killed after an Iranian missile strike on the central Israeli city of Beit Shemesh. | The attack comes as Tehran continues to launch retaliatory attacks a day after the US and Israel assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and killed at least 110 children at Minab girls' school. | At least nine people have been killed after an Iranian missile strike on the central Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, as Tehran continued to launch retaliatory attacks a day after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes. | The Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency service said…
jezebel.com (2026-03-01). At Least 100 Iranian Schoolkids Killed in U.S.-Israel Strikes as Trump Parties at Mar-a-Lago
Iranian state media said that at least 100 elementary school children were killed Saturday morning, with dozens still missing, as the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran that President Trump definitely did not get Congressional authorization for. ; ⚪ "God knows how many more children's bodies they will pull from under the rubble," Hossein Kermanpour, the spokesperson for Iran's health ministry, posted on Twitter. | Neither Israel nor the U.S acknowledged the civilian casualties.
(2026-03-01). CIA 'tracked Iranian leaders for months' ahead of first attacks. scmp.com Israeli and American authorities spent weeks tracking the movements of senior Iranian leaders, including Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sharing information that allowed the strikes to be carried out in a surprise daylight attack, according to an Israeli military official and a person familiar with the operation. | The eventual barrage of US-Israeli attacks on Iran came so quickly that they were nearly simultaneous – with three strikes in three locations hitting within a single minute -…
(2026-03-01). Israel And United States Begin Attack Against Iran. popularresistance.org Reuters reports that the date of Feb. 28 for the attack was chosen months ago. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been moved from the capital to a reportedly secure location, the news agency adds. Dozens of U.S. airstrikes are being carried out in a far more extensive attack then last June, The New York Times reports. Katz said the attack is intended to "remove threats to the State of Israel." This is to present aggression in the guise of self-defense without any credible Iranian threat. Al Jazeera is reporting from Washington that the U.S. involvement is intended to decapitate Iran's leadership.
(2026-03-01). Escalating Tensions: US-Iran Clash Results in American Casualties. devdiscourse.com Three American service members have died, and five others sustained serious injuries in US attacks on Iran, representing the first casualties in a major military offensive that has led to a retaliatory response from the Iranian government. Central Command, overseeing Middle East operations, announced on X that details of the incident, such as time and location, remain undisclosed, as the situation is described as 'fluid.'
(2026-03-01). Gulf businesses reel as Iran strikes trigger regional shutdowns. newarab.com 
Iran's The attacks, launched in response to a joint
(2026-03-01). India: The international community must call for the immediate release of Umar Khalid. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), and the undersigned organisations condemn the 5 January 2026 decision of the Indian Supreme Court to deny bail to human rights defender and student activist Umar Khalid, who has been detained for over five years without trial, in violation of India's obligations under international human rights law. The (…) | – |
(2026-03-01). Unexpected Iranian reaction paralyzed Americans and Israelis on the first day of war. strategic-culture.su The Islamic Republic shows it has learned from past decision-making mistakes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The recent military…
(2026-03-01). Trump threatens Iran with strike of 'a force never seen before'. eng.belta.by The United States will hit Iran with "a force that has never been seen before", US President Donald Trump warned in a new statement on the Truth Social media app.
(2026-03-01). Texas Progressives Say Democratic Establishment Is Blowing It In the Rio Grande Valley. theintercept.com 
Just four years ago, a progressive primary challenger with endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., fell Cuellar went on to win the general election in the 28th Congressional District. Then he won again in 2024, despite a federal bribery indictment. In December, President Donald Trump granted Cuellar a…
(2026-03-01). Israel's legitimacy was on thin ice at the Winter Olympics. It's just the beginning. mondoweiss.net 
What we saw at the Olympics is the eruption of popular discontent, not only with Israel, but with the power structures that protected and enabled the genocide. And while Israel continues to be allowed into such events, the boos are growing louder.
(2026-03-01). Gulf states under attack: What was targeted in Iranian strikes. newarab.com 
Gulf states are Iran's response has The…
(2026-03-01). SEPTA to install AI cameras on trolleys to catch parking violations in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Starting Monday, SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority will install artificial intelligence cameras on trolleys across the city to catch instances of illegal parking that block trolley routes. | The cameras will help the PPA enforce parking violations for drivers who block trolley lanes and stops, which often cause delays for SEPTA vehicles, recording details of parking violations and sending them to the PPA for confirmation and enforcement. Philadelphia is the first…
(2026-03-01). Wagagai Gives Village Chairpersons Bicycles For Monitoring Community Challenges. plusnews.ug 
Wagagai Gold Mining Company has donated bicycles to the village chairpersons to help them in monitoring community challenges in line with company activities for intervention. Wagagai Gold Mining is one of the largest companies in East Africa, operating in the four villages of Alupe, Amagoro, Agoriata, and Akipenet, expected to produce more than 10,000 tons …
(2026-03-01). The US Israel Attack on Iran & the Working Class in Iran & World with Shamal Ali. indybay.org The criminal imperialist US Israel attack on Iran has been supported by the Democrats who voted for the trillions of dollars for the US military industrial complex. The working class in the US and around the world will pay the costs of this war and they need to mobilize against it says Ali Kamal in the interview.
(2026-03-01). Monday 3/30: East Bay Activists Community Dinner. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists 1924 Cedar Street in Berkeley…
(2026-03-01). Cuban President Díaz-Canel offers condolences for the assassination of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, today expressed his condolences to the people, government, and President of Iran, Massoud Pezeshkian, for the assassination of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. | Díaz-Canel's message, disseminated on social media, described the act as the "execrable and an unscrupulous violation of international law and human dignity." | The Cuban president remembered the deceased as an outstanding statesman and leader of his people, who contributed to the development of friendly rel…
(2026-03-01). Backgrounder: Main U.S. military bases in the Middle East. ecns.cn The United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Saturday. Iran has also launched multiple waves of missile attacks targeting U.S. military bases across the Middle East. The following is the location distribution of major U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
(2026-03-01). Restorative justice advocates in Philadelphia are rethinking accountability beyond incarceration. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Late last year, restorative justice organization The event comes as lawmakers, prosecutors and advocates across Pennsylvania debate whether restorative justice practices should play a larger role in the state's legal system — and whether healing, accountability and…
(2026-03-01). Iranian TV Anchor Breaks Down In Tears Announcing Khamenei's Death, Says 'Revenge Is Coming' In Viral Clip. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) An anchor of Iran's state-run broadcaster broke down on live television while announcing the martyrdom of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a major attack launched by …
(2026-03-01). Thailand: Conviction and prison sentences of four prominent pro-democracy activists on lèse-majesté charges. fidh.org THA 003 / 0625 / OBS 35.1 Conviction / Sentence / Judicial harassment / Restriction to freedom of movement/ Restriction to freedom of expression/ Restriction to peaceful assembly Thailand 20 February 2026
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(2026-03-01). EU leaders condemn escalation in West Asia, without naming US and Israel as aggressors. peoplesdispatch.org In their first reactions to US-Israel From EU High Representative
(2026-03-01). Lebanon's Hezbollah vows to 'confront aggression' of US, Israel. newarab.com 
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed Sunday to confront the United States and Israel over their "We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression," Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his movement would not leave "the field of honour and resistance". | The Lebanese group has so far not taken action since the US and Israel began striking Iran on Saturday. | It is organising a gathering on Sunday afternoon in its stronghold in Beirut's southe…
(2026-03-01). Derailment in the Desert: U.S. Half Marathon Sparks Controversy. devdiscourse.com The U.S. half marathon championship turned into a spectacle when a guide vehicle mistakenly redirected the leading women runners from the main course, dramatically changing the race outcome. Jess McClain, who was initially leading, was among those led astray, ultimately finishing ninth.
(2026-03-01). Wednesday 3/11: Fighting Modern McCarthyism: Lessons from Yesterday. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St. San Francisco, 94109 | Also available online; register at: bit.ly/FightMcCarthyism…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 4/11: Earth Day Festival: Empowering Our Community. indybay.org Civic Center, 456 W. Olive Ave.
(2026-03-01). China calls for global opposition to Japanese neo-militarism. ecns.cn China's Defense Ministry on Saturday called on the international community to resolutely oppose Japan's reckless moves towards neo-militarism.
(2026-03-01). In pictures: Protests erupt in Iran after Khamenei martyred in US-Israel attack. geo.tv 
(2026-03-01). Tragic Village Dispute: Cousin Fatally Shot in Sultanpur. devdiscourse.com A minor dispute in a village in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, escalated into a tragedy when a man was fatally shot by his cousin, police report. Shahid, 62, from Daudpur Maniyari village, suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen, allegedly inflicted by his cousin, Shehru Hussain, 45.
(2026-03-01). Irán anuncia nuevo nombramiento para un órgano clave del sistema político. radiohc.cu El portavoz del Consejo de Discernimiento de la Conveniencia anunció el nombramiento del ayatolá Alireza Arafi como miembro jurista del Consejo de Guardianes en el Consejo de Liderazgo, informaron medios locales. | Su designación tiene lugar, después de que el líder supremo de Irán, el ayatolá Ali Jameneí muriera en la agresión no provocada de EE.UU. e Israel contra la nación persa. | El Consejo de Guardianes es un organismo clave encargado de vigilar las acciones del Parlamento y de decidir qué candidatos cumplen con los requisitos para postularse a cargos públicos. | Como miembro clerical de este organismo, Ara…
(2026-03-01). Inder rechaza trato discriminatorio de Estados Unidos a equipo cubano de beisbol. cubadebate.cu El Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (Inder) rechazó este domingo el trato discriminatorio de Estados Unidos contra la delegación que representará a Cuba en el VI Clásico Mundial de Beisbol. "Constituye el más reciente acto de agresión contra nuestro pueblo y su deporte nacional", enfatiza la nota, que publicamos a continuación.
(2026-03-01). Ucrânia tenta proibir críticas à mobilizaàßà£o foràßada. globalresearch.ca Desesperadas para manter o esforàßo de guerra em andamento e impedir a proliferaàßà£o de ideias pró-paz na opinià£o pública, as autoridades ucranianas està£o monitorando os termos usados pelos cidadà£os locais para se referirem à s medidas draconianas de mobilizaàßà£o. O regime …
(2026-03-01). Irán anunció ataques masivos contra Israel y al menos 27 bases estadounidenses. cubadebate.cu En respuesta al asesinato del ayatolá Ali Jameneí, el Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán (CGRI) anunció el lanzamiento de un ataque contra territorio israelí y al menos 27 bases estadounidenses en la región de Oriente Medio.
(2026-03-01). Ponderan valor de estrategia de Cuba en inteligencia artificial. radiohc.cu El valor universal de la estrategia cubana en IA radica hoy en su reafirmación de que la tecnología debe estar al servicio de la humanidad, refiere un artículo de la revista América Latina en movimiento, editada en México. | Titulado "Frente a las sanciones y bloqueos: retos y estrategias de Cuba hacia una IA soberana", el texto se inserta en el más reciente número de la publicación y está firmado por la viceministra de Comunicaciones de la nación caribeña, Ailyn Febles. | "Más allá de sus logros técnicos específicos, el valor universal de la propuesta cubana radica en su reafirmación de un principio fundamental:…
(2026-03-01). Reaàßà£o inesperada iraniana paralisou americanos e israelenses no primeiro dia de guerra. strategic-culture.su A República Islâmica mostra que aprendeu com os erros decisórios do passado. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente escal…
(2026-03-01). Proyecto Palomas anuncia estreno de su próximo documental. radiohc.cu El documental "Pintemos de violeta la economía cubana para que ninguna quede atrás", producido por el Proyecto Palomas, es una obra donde 46 mujeres demandan, proponen desde sus derechos económicos dentro de Cuba cómo cambiar, cómo transformar algunos temas importantes para esa autonomía en el contexto actual. | Así lo anunció la directora de Palomas, la realizadora Lizette Vila, en la sala Héctor García Mesa del Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (Icaic), donde preció que esta obra es un ofrecimiento al Programa Nacional por el Adelanto de las Mujeres, que desde el 2021 es un decreto presiden…
(2026-03-01). Irán en luto y los iraníes protestan por la muerte de Jamenei. radiohc.cu Decenas de miles de iraníes salieron hoy a las calles en diversas ciudades del país para manifestar su rechazo tras el anuncio oficial de la muerte del Líder Supremo, el ayatolá Alí Jamenei, tras ataques de Estados Unidos e Israel. | Medios nacionales informaron que ciudadanos se congregaron en plazas y avenidas ondeando banderas iraníes y portando imágenes del dirigente, en muestras de duelo y condena a lo que calificaron de agresión extranjera. | En la capital, Teherán, numerosos manifestantes se reunieron en la plaza Enghelab, donde corearon consignas contra Washington y Tel Aviv, al tiempo que reiteraron su r…
(2026-03-01). Saturday 2/28: Melt the ICE: Bay Area Against Detention Camps. indybay.org 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040…