(2026-03-06). Headlines for March 6, 2026. democracynow.org House Narrowly Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump's Power to Wage War on Iran, Iran Says U.S. and Israel Have Attacked 3,600 Civilian Sites, Hegseth Says "We Have Only Just Begun to Fight" as CENTCOM Prepares for 100 Days of War, Iranian Strikes on Mideast Oil Sites Trigger Global Energy Chaos, Israel's Renewed Assault on Lebanon Kills 123, with Hundreds of Thousands Displaced, Stocks of Medical Supplies in Gaza "Critically Low" as Israel Closes Gaza Border Crossings, Trump Fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, Names Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Replacement, ICE Arrests…
(2026-03-07). Thursday 3/12: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-03-07). I Spoke to Families in Gaza's Largest Tent Camp. Here's What They Told Me. scheerpost.com By Eman Abu Zayed for Truthout pproximately 92 percent of homes in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed since October 7, 2023. According to United Nations estimates, around 436,000 housing units have been damaged or destroyed as a result of Israeli airstrikes and military operations. Less than a week after the war began, on October …
(2026-03-07). The Border Between Gaza and Egypt Had Just Reopened. Then War With Iran Started. truthout.org The Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced on March 1 that all crossings in the occupied Palestinian territories — including the Rafah border crossing with Egypt — were closing until further notice following joint Israeli-American airstrikes on Iran. Then, on March 3, COGAT said in a statement that only Kerem Shalom crossing will be gradually… |
(2026-03-07). Sunday 3/8: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Huckleberry Preserve parking lot at 7087 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611…
(2026-03-07). Iran vows fightback as Khatibzadeh slams US‚ÄëIsrael 'existential war' | Trump. hindustantimes.com At New Delhi's Raisina Dialogue, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh calls the US‚ÄëIsrael onslaught an "existential war" aimed at ending Iran's very existence, vowing Tehran has "no option" but to fight back and ultimately end the American military presence in the Persian Gulf. He mocks Donald Trump's demand to help pick Iran's next leader, sneering that the president "cannot even appoint the mayor of New York," and laments that Washington has forgotten "the essence of diplomacy … and not dictation" as Trump openly talks about regime change from afar.
(2026-03-07). Israel And The US Cannot Win The War Against Iran. popularresistance.org On 28 February, a few hours after negotiators said that Iran had accepted many of the demands regarding its nuclear programme, the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. This was the second strike since the United States and Israel attacked Iran in June 2025. Both strikes are illegal, since they violate Iran's sovereignty, which is guaranteed by the United Nations Charter. | Iran is a sovereign country and, just like the United States, a founding member of the United Nations. It is therefore entitled to all the benefits and responsibilities of the UN Charter.
(2026-03-07). Iran Writes Handbook For Modern War With Empire. popularresistance.org The United States and Israel have launched a horrific new war on Iran, but the mainstream media is hiding the true cost to the US military and its installments in West Asia. In this in-depth interview, political analyst and editor of The Cradle Sharmine Narwani joins MintPress director Mnar Adley to break through the "Fog of War" and expose the reality of this military confrontation waged by the Epstein Class. | While CNN censors reports of failing Israeli interceptors, Iran is writing the handbook for how to defeat the US — Israeli empire.
theguardian.com (2026-03-06). Iran-backed militias intensify attacks against US, Israel and allies Iran-backed militias around the Middle East are intensifying attacks against Israel, the US and their allies, in retaliation for the ongoing joint US-Israeli offensive against Tehran as the war draws in new armed actors, threatening wider chaos and violence.
tbsnews.net (2026-03-06). Elementary school in Tehran hit in US-Israel strikes: Iran
An elementary school in Tehran's Niloufar Square has been struck in US-Israeli attacks, according to Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(2026-03-07). Canada's Carney wants Andrew removed from UK line of succession over Epstein ties. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from the royal line of succession over his "deplorable" links to Jeffrey Epstein. | The former duke was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with the paedophile financier while serving as the UK's trade envoy.
(2026-03-07). Venezuela and US Announce Restoration of Diplomatic Relations Following January 3 US Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In the Venezuelan statement shared by Foreign Minister Yván Gil, Venezuela "reaffirms its willingness to move forward in a new stage of constructive dialogue based on mutual respect, the sovereign equality of states, and cooperation between our peoples." Venezuela also emphasized that these relations should result in the social and…
(2026-03-07). Britain's role in attacks on Cyprus, Venezuela, and Iran. peoplesdispatch.org
(2026-03-07). 'His Heart Beat as One With the People': Venezuelans Commemorate 13 Years Without Chávez. orinocotribune.com Venezuelans, including social movements and members of the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), held a series of marches on Thursday, March 5, across Caracas to mark the 13th anniversary of the passing of President Hugo Chávez. | The marches began in the morning, departing from various points across the capital and converging on the Cuartel de la Montaña 4F, Chávez's resting place in the 23 de Enero parish. Venezuelan authorities put special security arrangements in place along the routes to ensure the safe passage of the marchers to the historic site where their leader rests. | Foreign Affairs Mini…
(2026-03-07). Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 41 in Lebanon, Death Toll Rises to 294. news.antiwar.com At least 41 more people were killed in Lebanon today as a flurry of Israeli airstrikes struck the eastern Bekaa Valley and Israeli ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces. Since Monday, the Lebanese Health Ministry has reported 294 people killed in the Israeli assault, and 1,023 wounded. In the face of continuous escalation, the Lebanese …
(2026-03-07). Sabalenka starts Indian Wells campaign with dominant win. eng.belta.by In the round of 64, the world number one defeated Japanese Himeno Sakatsume (world No. 132) with a score of 6-4, 6-2. In the third round, Aryna Sabalenka's opponent will be Romanian tennis player Jaqueline Cristian (world No. 35).
(2026-03-07). The cause of the next global market crash is hiding in plain sight. scmp.com If financial markets can survive the United States' war on Iran and Russia's war against Ukraine, does this mean that financial crashes have become a thing of the past? Or have markets just not grasped the true nature of the current threats to the financial system? | The latter is almost certainly the case, as former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein suggested when he said in a recent Financial Times interview that people had "got more complacent" about financial risks since the 2008 crisis.
(2026-03-07). Nepal's rapper-mayor Balendra Shah poised to become prime minister. geo.tv 
Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for the Rastriya Swatantra Party , rings a bell, which is the party's symbol, as he takes part in an election campaign in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, February 28, 2026. — Reuters Shah's popularity…
(2026-03-07). As the Gulf Conflict widens, so does its Environmental Footprint. juancole.com Environmental strain is growing in a region already vulnerable, leaving some countries with little capacity to cope | Th…
(2026-03-07). Pakistan edge Japan 4-3 to qualify for Hockey World Cup after 8 years. dawn.com LAHORE: Pakistan put up an impressive performance to edge Japan 4-3 in the semi-final of the FIH Hockey World Cup qualifier at the Suez Canal Authority Hockey Stadium in Egypt on Friday. | The win has guaranteed the Green Shirts a place in the World Cup and marks their return to the global event after eight years. The tournament will be hosted jointly by Belgium and the Netherlands in August. | The Pakistan team, led by Ammad Butt, was trailing 3-1 in the third quarter of the match against Japan, when it smashed three goals in the last nine minutes of the final quarter to edge ahead 4-3, snatching victory from th…
(2026-03-07). Cuba Strikes First in the World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 6 (RHC) — Cuba debuted with a 3-1 victory against Panama in the VI World Baseball Classic, winning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium and striking the first blow with a victory that ignites hopes. | Under the warm skies of the Puerto Rican capital, before an expectant stadium, the Cuban team took to the field with the weight of its history on its shoulders and the determination of those who know that every pitch can determine the course of a tournament. | The squad managed by Germán Mesa took control of the game in the second inning thanks to a powerful swing by Yoelquis Guibert, who launched the ball ov…
(2026-03-07). "We Are Still In Danger" UPTE CWA Social Workers Speak At UCSF Mission Bay Campus. indybay.org Hundreds of UPTE CWA UCSF healthcare workers rallied at the UCSF Mission Bay campus to protest the murder of UPTE CWA member Alberto Rangel and the refusal of the UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood to even meet with the union member and workers.
(2026-03-07). Thursday 3/12: Tell Target to STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-03-07). Saturday 3/7: San José MakeBillionairesPAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-03-07). Saturday 3/7: San José MakeBillionairesPAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-03-07). Saturday 3/7: at Valley Fair Mall. indybay.org Valley Fair Mall | 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050…
(2026-03-07). Trump's pecker was allegedly bit by teenager that he abused. indybay.org According to FBI report, a teenager bit the pecker of the convicted felon President Donald J Trump, after he tried to force her to give him some head.
(2026-03-07). Saturday 3/7: SFMTA don't be a Dodger…Answer to the Taxpayers! indybay.org SFMTA Customer Service Center at the corner of Van Ness and Market Street…
(2026-03-07). Bayern Continues to Add Points in German Football. radiohc.cu Havana, March 6 (RHC) — Bayern Munich thrashed Borussia Mà∂nchengladbach 4-1 and consolidated their position at the top of the German football league. | Goals from Colombian Luis Díaz (33rd minute) and Austrian Konrad Laimer (45+1) put the Bavarian side on course for victory in the first half. | In the second half, Jamal Musiala added a third from the penalty spot in the 57th minute, and Senegalese Nicolas Jackson completed the scoring in the 79th minute, giving Bayern 66 points, a 14-point lead at the top of the table. | The bulk of the matches will be played tomorrow, with Heidenheim facing Hoffenheim…
(2026-03-07). A Perfect False Flag operation in the War on Iran? indybay.org Reports of "Iranian drones" attacking airports and schools have been circulated by several Gulf State(even Azerbaijan and Turkey). But a closer look at 5 proven facts point decisively to a different a bad actor, one that stands to gain tremendously from such a plausible False Flag operation(remember the sinking of the USS Liberty during the 6-day War of 1967?)…
(2026-03-07). Affordable flights arranged for Belarusians stranded in UAE. eng.belta.by Arab carriers offer Belarusian nationals currently in the UAE flights to Moscow or Kazan. Domestic tour operators are then arranging the transfer of Belarusians from these cities onward.
(2026-03-07). Iran defies US demands for surrender but apologises for strikes on neighbours. scmp.com Iran's president said on Saturday that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a "dream that they should take to their grave". | President Masoud Pezeshkian made the statement in a pre-recorded address aired by state television. | He also apologised for Iran's attacks on regional countries, saying that Tehran would halt them and suggesting they were caused by miscommunication in the ranks.
(2026-03-07). Saturday 3/21: Meeting With Kshama Sawant-Time For A General Strike Against The War Abroad & At Home. indybay.org Eric Quesada Center | 518 Valencia St. | San Francisco…
(2026-03-07). Expert explains why Russia has nothing to gain from Iranian conflict. eng.belta.by A conflict in Iran is not in Russia's interest, as the country has long-term oil supply agreements with India and China, and spikes in oil prices will have no impact on the already agreed contractual prices, political scientist and orientalist Karine Gevorgyan said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-03-07). Vibes war? Trump pitches Iran conflict on 'feeling'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during a round table on collegiate sports in the White House in Washington, DC on March 6, 2026. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Donald Trump has plunged the United States into its most significant conflict in decades over a "feeling." It's not his political…
(2026-03-07). Belarus, Uzbekistan discuss expanding trade, economic ties. eng.belta.by "We are open to dialogue, always ready to provide assistance, and to work out the necessary documents or agreements to ensure mutually beneficial conditions for trade in goods," Yelena Morgunova noted.
(2026-03-07). Islamabad court hands Bahria Town official 10 years in jail in money laundering case. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: An additional sessions court on Saturday convicted a retired army officer in a high-profile money laundering case, sentencing him to 10 years in prison and imposing a fine of Rs25 million. | Additional Sessions Judge (West) Nasruminallah Baloch found retired Col Khalilur Rehman, the vice chief executive of Bahria Town, guilty of laundering approximately Rs1.6 billion. The case was registered by the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Anti-Money Laundering Circle last year. | The court sentenced Rehman to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs25m. | It was further ordered that, in the…
(2026-03-07). Moscow to join Middle East war? Reports suggests Russia shared intel with Iran on US military assets. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As the war between the US Israel and Iran sees no sign of easing, several reports have emerged indicating that Russia shared intel with Iran to help identify and target American warship | Moscow to join Middle East war? Reports suggests Russia shared intel with Iran on US military assets…
(2026-03-07). At least seven killed, eight injured in Makran Coastal Highway mishap. dawn.com GAWADAR: At least seven people, including a child, were killed and eight others were injured in a road accident at Manjhi on the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan, police said on Saturday. | The accident occurred when two cars collided after a broken-down gas tanker was left standing on the road. One of the cars was traveling from Gwadar to Karachi, while the other was coming from Karachi to Gwadar, police said. | Makran Coastal Highway Police SP Muhammad Aslam Bangalzai said the injured and the bodies were shifted to Ormara Hospital. | Earlier this week, three people — including a husband and wife, and…
(2026-03-07). UN demands swift probe into 'US strike' on Iran girls school. dawn.com • Media investigation, officials suggest American forces 'most likely' responsible | • At least 150 killed in Saturday strike | • Washington to investigate the incident | GENEVA: The United Nations rights chief demanded a swift and transparent probe Friday into the killing of at least 150 people in a deadly The strike hit the Shajare Tayyebeh elementary school in the southern Ira…
(2026-03-07). May 9 riots: Rawalpindi ATC sentences 47 PTI leaders, supporters to 10 years in GHQ attack case. dawn.com RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Saturday sentenced 47 proclaimed offenders, including prominent PTI leaders Hammad Azhar, Omar Ayub and Zartaj Gul, to 10 years in prison in the May 9 GHQ attack District and Sessions Judge Amjad Ali Shah, who presided over ATC No. 1, penned a 16-page detailed judgment, which is available with Dawn. | The convicts included Senator Shibli Faraz, Murad Saeed, Shahbaz Gill, Zulfi Bukhari, as well as ex-MNAs Kanwal Shauzab, Rai Hassan Nawaz, Muhammad Ahmed Chattha and Sheikh Rashid Shafique. | The court…
(2026-03-07). The US Soldiers Killed In This War Were Not Heroes, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | The US soldiers who are getting killed in the war with Iran were not heroes. They did not die defending their country. They did not die fighting to protect Americans. They died advancing the geostrategic agendas of oligarchs and empire managers which benefit ordinary Americans in no way. | It's important not to valorize these people for two reasons. Firstly, it assists US military recruitment by falsely portraying these imperial stormtrooper careers as noble and heroic. Seco…
(2026-03-07). The electrostate and Australia's narrow path to resilience. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-07). Friday Nite Videos | March 6, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | March 6, 2026 |
(2026-03-07). Industrialists slam govt's energy policy. dawn.com KARACHI: Industrialists and businessmen criticised the government's Pakistan is already confronting major economic difficulties due to the steadily increasing cost of doing business, especially the exorbitant prices of gas and electricity, w…
(2026-03-07). As Another Oil-Fueled War Erupts, Study Reveals Planet Heating at Unprecedented Rate. scheerpost.com Olivia Rosane for Common Dreams Nearly a week into President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran that is likely to increase climate-warming emissions, new research has found that the pace of human-caused global heating has accelerated over the past 10 years. The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters on Friday, concluded that global heating had nearly doubled from a …
(2026-03-07). Belarus keen to boost machinery exports to Russia's St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast. eng.belta.by Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in St. Petersburg Nikolai Rogozhnik and Director General of Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) Taras Murog discussed expanding machinery supplies and the quality of service maintenance during meetings with the leadership of St. Petersburg and Russia's Leningrad Oblast.
(2026-03-07). India let Iran warship dock the day US sank another off Sri Lanka, say officials. geo.tv 
The Iranian military ship IRIS Lavan is docked at a port in Kochi, India, March 7, 2026. — ReutersIndia has allowed an Iranian warship to dock as a humanitarian gesture, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Saturday, after the US sank another Iranian navy vessel off…
(2026-03-07). Vladimir Putin cashes in as Hormuz chaos sends oil, gas prices soaring | Russia. hindustantimes.com As Iran threatens to burn ships in Hormuz, tankers are hit, Qatar's LNG is shut and Ras Tanura goes dark, oil jumps ~10% and gas 40%. While U.S. allies scramble for barrels, Russia quietly rebrands itself as the "reliable" supplier – cashing in on Trump's war.
(2026-03-07). Father of Four Dies After Alleged Medical Negligence in Adelanto, 15th ICE-Related Death in 2026. lataco.com ICE agents took Cruz Nape last Fall after being confused for another target. Despite not being their initial suspect, they took him anyway. He was soon transferred to Adelanto.
(2026-03-07). 'Petrol bomb' falls on Pakistan amid war. dawn.com • Prices of petrol and diesel increased by Rs55 per litre | • Levy on petrol raised, diesel lowered by Rs20 each | • 'Highest-ever hike' announced mere hours after govt assured adequate fuel stocks | • Move comes as crude prices drift closer to psychological barrier of $100 per barrel on international market | • Proposed fuel conservation plan, including 'work from home' and online learning, deferred | • PM asks provincial govts to crack down on hoarding of petroleum products | ISLAMABAD: Pakistan felt the…
(2026-03-07). $1 Billion Daily Cost of Trump's Iran War Could Fund Food Aid, Healthcare for Tens of Millions. progressivehub.net JAKE JOHNSON | COMMON DREAMS…
(2007-03-26). Tornadoes kill four, injure more than a dozen in rural Michigan. tribune.com.pk 
Tornadoes and strong storms killed at least four people and injured more than a dozen in southern Michigan on Friday, destroying multiple homes and leaving hundreds of residents without power, local authorities said. | Soon after the National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for the area on Friday, videos on social media claiming to be from the towns of Three Rivers and Union City showed massive whirlwinds tearing roofs off buildings and lifting debris into the air. | üö® WATCH: Massive Tornado in Union City, Michigan. | üé•: @WSLPIG | pic.twitter.com/ovBGg…
(2026-03-07). US says Russian intelligence for Iran 'not making any difference' in war. scmp.com Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with US intelligence on the matter. | The officials, who were not authorised to comment publicly on the sensitive matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity, cautioned that US intelligence has not uncovered that Russia is directing Iran on what to do with the information as the US and Israel continue their bombardment and Iran…
(2026-03-07). Wednesday 3/11: Power Half-Hour For Leqaa Kordia. indybay.org Zoom | mpoweraction.org/freeleqaaph…
(2026-03-07). Security forces kill 15 terrorists in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR. dawn.com Security forces killed 15 terrorists in the Harnai and Basima district of Balochistan during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs), said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. | "On 05 March 2025, fifteen terrorists belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan, were killed in two separate operations in Balochistan," said the military's media wing. |
(2026-03-07). Seven Cuban Women Qualify for Boxing Tournament in Santo Domingo. radiohc.cu Havana, March 6 (RHC) — World champions Dayira Mesa and Yoana Rodríguez lead the squad with which Cuban boxing will face the women's section of the qualifying tournament for the Central American and Caribbean Games of Santo Domingo 2026. | Mesa (70 kg) and Yoana (75 kg), recently crowned champions at the Independence Cup held in the Dominican Republic, will be joined by Magda Massó (57 kg), who completed the island's trio of champions at that traditional tournament. | National commissioner Robinson Poll announced that the other athletes called up are Milena Palomo (51 kg), who was eliminated in that competit…
(2026-03-07). Iranians defiant even as relentless bombing leaves over 1,200 dead. dawn.com 
⚪ THOUSANDS of Iranians rally after Friday prayers in Tehran, even as US-Israeli bombing continues unabated.—Reuters | • Dar phones Araghchi; Pezeshkian says some nations have begun mediation efforts | • Markets tumble as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender', says 'waste of time' to send ground troops | • White House says operations could take 'four to six weeks'; claims intel agencies 'looking at potential leaders' | • Gulf states, Azerbaijan reel from drone attacks, missile strikes | • US media claims Russia su…
(2026-03-07). Censorship is a tool of the state — but also a tool of the censored. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-07). SC steps in to protect witnesses, curb 'abusive' cross-questioning. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: In a significant step to protect witnesses from abusive cross-examination practices and physical hardship, the Supreme Court on Friday directed trial court judges to act as vigilant supervisors rather than silent spectators, ensuring that court proceedings are not used to scandalise, insult or annoy witnesses. | "The courtroom must remain a place where justice is administered not only with authority but with humanity," obse ≠rved Justice Salah ≠uddin Panwhar in a judgement he authored, adding that presiding judges should not allow irrelevant, indecent or insulting questions to be put to persons s…
(2026-03-07). India under fire after US says it 'allowed' Russian oil purchases. geo.tv 
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, DC, US, February 4, 2026. — X/@DrSJaishankarUS grants India 30-day Russian oil waiver.Congress says Washington dictates India's oil choices.Tamil Nadu CM questions India…
(2026-03-07). Trump's 'feeling'-driven Iran war cops criticism for 'arrogant' messaging. scmp.com President Donald Trump has plunged the United States into its most significant conflict in decades over a "feeling". It is not his political opponents saying this, but the White House itself. | Throughout the first week of the war with Iran, the US president has prioritised impulse and emotion over explanations and reasoning. | "I hope you're impressed," Trump, a former reality TV host, told an ABC News reporter on Thursday. "How do you like the performance?"
(2026-03-07). CDF Munir discusses Iranian attacks in meeting with Saudi defence minister. dawn.com Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to discuss the ongoing Middle East conflict and Iran's A statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued on Saturday said that the CDF visited the Kingdom and met with the defence minister. | The two "discussed the gravity of the security situation accruing from Iranian drone and missile att…
(2026-03-07). Madison, March 14, 2026: May Day Solidarity School! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-07). Israel 'strangles' West Bank amid war on Iran. mondoweiss.net 
With the world's attention focused on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Israel is making conditions unlivable for Palestinians in the West Bank. Residents say that every Israeli measure to "strangle" Palestinians feels like it's "irreversible."
(2026-03-07). Severe thunderstorm warning for eastern parts of the country. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorm warning for eastern parts of the country | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the wet weather is expected to shift eastward, affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. | SAWS has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over Limpopo, Mpumalanga, parts of Gauteng and northeastern KwaZulu-Natal, with a warning for damaging waves along the eastern coastline. | In these regions, hail, heavy downpours, strong winds and excessive lightning are likely. ⚪ "Warnings may be upgraded if conditions intensify," SAWS said. | Widespread showers and thundershowers are likel…
(2026-03-07). Orbán hits back at Zelensky amid Hungary-Ukraine oil, EU funding row | Russia. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sharply responded to remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid escalating tensions over oil supplies and EU funding. Orbán said the issue was "not about me, but about Hungary," after Zelenskyy appeared to warn him against blocking a ‚Ǩ90 billion EU loan to Ukraine. The dispute comes as Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of halting oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline for political reasons. Kyiv claims the disruption was caused by damage from a Russian attack. In retaliation, Budapest has halted diesel supplies to Ukraine and blocked the…
(2026-03-07). Valley Film Festival Returns For A Day Of Movies In North Hollywood. indybay.org The long-running The Valley Film Festival has been awarded a Neighborhood Purpose Grant by the NoHo Neighborhood Council to produce its signature Made-in-the-818 Film Program for '818 Day' on August 18, 2026.
(2026-03-07). Israel Planned This War on Iran for 40 years. Everything Else is a Smoke Screen. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack It is near impossible to make sense — at least from the justifications on offer — of what US President Donald Trump really hopes to achieve with his and Israel's blatantly illegal war of aggression on Iran. Is it to destroy an Iranian nuclear weapons programme for which there has never been any tangible …
(2026-03-07). 'Advocates Know How To Fight Attempts To Repress Black History'. portside.org 'Advocates Know How To Fight Attempts To Repress Black History' |
(2026-03-07). The Making of Vida Café: Organization and Economy (Part 2). orinocotribune.com 
(2026-03-07). 'The Military-Industrial Complex Is Winning': While Bombing Iran, Trump Says Weapons Contractors to Boost Production. scheerpost.com Jessica Corbett for Common Dreams After meeting with several chief executives at the White House on Friday—while also bombing Iran with Israel and threatening Cuba—US President Donald Trump said that top military contractors "have agreed to quadruple Production of the 'Exquisite Class' Weaponry in that we want to reach, as rapidly as possible, the highest levels of quantity." Trump said on …
(2026-03-07). Understanding Time Value of Money in Financial Planning and Investment Decisions. moguldom.com Here's a question worth sitting with for a moment: would you rather have $10,000 today or $10,000 three years from now? If your gut said "today, obviously," you already understand the time value of money, even if you've never heard the term. It's one of those financial concepts that sounds textbook-dry until you realize it's …
(2026-03-07). Trump claims Iran military 'wiped out' as Tehran unleashes 'True Promise 4'. hindustantimes.com Fierce escalation erupted after U.S. President Donald Trump declares that U.S. forces have "wiped out" Iran's military following massive strikes, boasting that Iran's "army and air force are gone" and claiming the country's naval fleet lies "at the bottom of the ocean." In response, Tehran launched "Operation True Promise 4", a sweeping counterattack involving thousands of drones and missiles aimed at U.S. and Israeli targets, including Ramat David Airbase and Ben Gurion Airport. As alarms blare across the region, the IRGC asserts that several American aircraft and drones were downed and vows that its retaliation…
(2026-03-07). Sunday 3/29: Her City — The Women Who Shaped San Francisco And Never Stopped. indybay.org The Tour Route will be shared after RSVP…
(2026-03-07). The Making of Vida Café: Organization and Economy (Part 2). orinocotribune.com
(2026-03-07). Wednesday 3/11: No More Nukes on 15th Anniversary of Fukushima: SF Rally at SF Japanese Consulate. indybay.org San Francisco Japanese Consulate | 275 Battery St/California St. | San Francisco…
(2026-03-07). Saudi Journalist Says 'Not All Attacks' On Gulf Coming From Iran. popularresistance.org In an interview broadcast on Asharq News on 3 March, Adhwan al-Ahmari, the editor-in-chief of Independent Arabia and the president of the Saudi Journalists Association, said that "not all attacks" targeting Persian Gulf nations come from Iran, and stressed fears that the US—Israeli alliance wants to "trap" Gulf nations into joining the war. | "Some believe this war is an American-Israeli trap to implicate the Gulf countries and draw them into a confrontation with Iran," Ahmari said. "This hypothesis, I think, increases every day." | "What if the US announces after a week, 10 days, or two weeks that it has a…
(2026-03-07). Orbán hits back at Zelensky amid Hungary-Ukraine oil, EU funding row | Russia. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sharply responded to remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid escalating tensions over oil supplies and EU funding. Orbán said the issue was "not about me, but about Hungary," after Zelenskyy appeared to warn him against blocking a ‚Ǩ90 billion EU loan to Ukraine. The dispute comes as Hungary and Slovakia accuse Ukraine of halting oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline for political reasons. Kyiv claims the disruption was caused by damage from a Russian attack. In retaliation, Budapest has halted diesel supplies to Ukraine and blocked the…
(2026-03-07). Daily Memo: They Met in ICE Detention. Despite a Language Barrier, These Women's Bond Helped Them Survive. lataco.com They found a way to spend the nights talking, developing a friendship that got them both through their ordeal. Tania says she saw Masuma as a motherly, grandmotherly figure who took care of her, and Masuma says she wouldn't have survived without Tania.
(2026-03-07). Minsk Ski Track 2026: Minsk City Executive Committee wins senior officials' relay. eng.belta.by The annual mass sporting event Minsk Ski Track has kicked off at the Raubichi Winter Sports Center on 7 March. The sports festival opened with a biathlon mixed relay for teams from senior government bodies, with 10 quartets taking part.
(2026-03-07). Hezbollah confronts Israeli landing as heavy airstrikes hit Lebanon. albawaba.net ALBAWABA — Fighting got worse in Lebanon on Saturday. Hezbollah said it stopped an Israeli ground landing in the eastern Bekaa Valley, while Israeli airstrikes spread to several areas, killing several people and forcing many people to flee.Hezbollah says that Israeli helicopters were seen late on Friday night near the border town of Nabi Sheet in the Bekaa region. The group added that an Israeli army battalion tried to sneak into the eastern side of the town, but Hezbollah militants fought them directly with light and medium weapons.Hezbollah stated in a statement that its fighters faced off against the Isr…
(2026-03-07). Friday 3/13: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-03-07). Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them: President Pezeshkian. dawn.com Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that his country would never surrender to Israel and the United States, as Middle East war entered its second week. | Iran's enemies "must take their wish for the unconditional surrender of the Iranian people to their graves", Pezeshkian said, in a speech broadcast on state TV. | Israel and the United States
(2026-03-07). UNHCR declares 'major humanitarian crisis' in Mideast. dawn.com • Refugee agency says its facing shortage of funds | • US, Israeli attacks on Iran choke aid corridors, obstructing global relief efforts | GENEVA / ISLAMABAD: The United Nations refugee agency on Friday declared the crisis in the Middle East "a major humanitarian emergency", and insisted all fleeing civilians should be granted safe passage. | UNHCR said the Middle East crisis — which began on Saturday when Israel and the United States
(2026-03-07). New Zealand want to 'break a few hearts' in T20 World Cup final. dawn.com New Zealand will "not mind breaking a few hearts" in the T20 World Cup final against defending champions and hosts India, captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday. | Santner's side will face India on Sunday in Ahmedabad with over 100,000 home fans expected to fill the Narendra Modi Stadium. | New Zealand reached the 2021 final, losing to Australia, and have never won a white-ball World Cup. | "I wouldn't mind winning a trophy," Santner said. | He added: "It's going to be obviously a challenge where everyone knows we're probably not the favourites. | "But yeah, I wouldn't mind breaking a few hearts to lift the…
(2026-03-07). Virginia passes law barring schools from teaching Trump's version of Jan 6 US Capitol attack. dawn.com WASHINGTON: Virginia's legislature has passed a new education law that bars public schools from teaching former President Donald Trump's version of recent history, particularly regarding the Under the measure, approved by the Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly, schools cannot present the attack as a "peaceful protest" or claim that the
(2026-03-07). Australia bans Hizb ut Tahrir under new hate laws. longwarjournal.org Australia designated Hizb ut Tahrir, a radical political party that calls for the establishment of a global caliphate, as a hate group, citing its violent history and rhetoric. The designation of the Islamist organization is a first under Australia's new hate laws, which took effect on March 6.
(2026-03-07). Tax the Oligarchs: Sanders' Billionaire Wealth Tax Takes Aim at America's New Gilded Age. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer A new bill from Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna would impose a 5% annual tax on billionaire wealth—raising trillions to fund healthcare, housing, childcare, and direct payments for working families. At a time when nearly two-thirds of Americans live paycheck to paycheck while a handful of oligarchs accumulate obscene fortunes, a …
(2026-03-07). Dubai: The banker Iran bombed. geo.tv 
Smoke billows from Jebel Ali port after an Iranian attack in United Arab Emirates on March 1, 2026. — ReutersOn November 14, 1979 — 10 days after Iranian students seized the US embassy in Tehran — then US president Jimmy Carter signed Executive Order 12170. With a…
(2026-03-07). Sunday 3/8: Mailing Party – Slingshot issue – Round II. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2026-03-07). Govt hikes petrol, high-speed diesel prices by Rs55 per litre. dawn.com The government announced a Rs55 per litre hike in the price of petrol and high-speed diesel each on Friday. | Consequently, the ex-depot high-speed diesel rate has been fixed at Rs335.86 per litre for next week while the ex-depot petrol price has been revised to Rs321.17 per litre from Rs266.17 per litre, with an increase of 17pc. | The announcement was made by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik during a press conference alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. | Dar said during the press conference that the new prices will come into effect from 12a…
(2026-03-07). As Iran war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles — and stress. dawn.com Airline pilots have faced escalating risks in recent years, from drone incursions to flight paths squeezed by conflict. Now, US-Israeli The outbreak of war in the Middle East has put hundreds of ballistic missiles and attack
(2026-03-07). Private jets offer pricey escape from Gulf as commercial flights falter. dawn.com 
⚪ A man exits the terminal at London's Stansted Airport on a government-chartered flight.—Reuters | • Major carriers divert or turn back due to missile fire fears | • Many stranded in chaos as major hubs like Dubai run below capacity | • European countries begin repatriation flights amid extended high-risk regional warnings | DUBAI: With commercial air travel in the Middle East faltering amid missile threats that have forced major carriers to divert flights, a desperate scramble to flee the war-hit Gulf has fuelled a surge in demand for private jets,…
(2026-03-07). Cubans Reach Semifinals in International Junior Badminton Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, March 6 (RHC) — Three Cubans advanced to the semifinals of the individual category of the Havana 2026 International Junior Badminton Tournament, which is taking place in the Ciudad Deportiva Coliseum. | Iker Herrera, a member of the senior national team, secured his spot in Saturday's matches by defeating his compatriot Oscar Montano 21-10 and 21-6. | Carlos Vega was the other local player to advance, overcoming Colombian Sebastián Zapata after a decisive comeback in a hard-fought match that went to three sets (19-21, 21-14, 21-17). | The other two players who advanced are Bulgarian Teodor Mitev and…
(2026-03-07). CasinOK: The Crypto Casino Where the Sportsbook Is Not an Afterthought. moguldom.com Sports Betting at CasinOK Gets More Attention Than Most Crypto Casinos Give It Most crypto casino sites treat sports betting as a side feature. A tab in the navigation. A token sportsbook that exists to tick a box. CasinOK launched in 2025 with a different approach entirely, building sports betting as a fully integrated product …
(2026-03-07). Americans recall desperate, self-organised escapes from Middle East: 'you're on your own'. scmp.com Alyssa Ramos' evacuation from Kuwait took 48 hours and carried her across four continents. The US government did not help with any part of it, the travel blogger said. | "They keep going on the news and saying they're doing everything they can to get Americans out," Ramos said after landing in Miami on Thursday. "I know for a fact they're not."
(2026-03-07). PM tells ministers to prepare strategy for conserving petroleum products, ensuring uninterrupted supply. dawn.com Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the finance and petroleum ministers to visit the provinces and prepare a strategy in coordination with the provincial governments for the conservation of petroleum products and their uninterrupted supply to the people. | The directives come a day after the government The fr…
(2026-03-07). Sunday 3/15: 14th Annual Watsonville Film Festival. indybay.org CineLux Green Valley Cinema | 1125 South Green Valley Road | Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2026-03-07). Iran And The Psychopathology Of White Supremacy. popularresistance.org The sincere belief that the sadistic brutalization of the Palestinian people would sever their connection to their land; that a sixty-year siege on Cuba would compel its people to abandon their revolution; or that assassinating Iran's revolutionary and spiritual leadership would force the country to surrender its sovereignty to its historic tormentors in the United States and the Zionist ethno-state of Israel—these are not simply policy miscalculations. They are manifestations of what I call the psychopathology of white supremacy. | This psychopathology is not reducible to individual prejudice.
(2026-03-07). Monday 3/23: Public Forum with KSHAMA SAWANT in person! indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street, in Berkeley…
(2026-03-07). Doctors, Not Bombs — The Truth About Cuban Medical Cooperation. orinocotribune.com By Miguel Manuel Fraga — Feb 25, 2026 | The slanderous statements made by the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Barbados, which appear in the article published by Dominica News Online on February 18, misrepresent our country's international medical cooperation with falsehoods. This attack is part of a disinformation campaign that distorts the nature and denies the impact of a humanitarian program recognized by the international community, including organizations such as the World Health Organization. | It is the repeated use of lies that has led to the US government lacking credibility even among its ow…
(2026-03-07). Drivers, Teamsters Speak Out on Waymos, AI & Robots in San Francisco. indybay.org UBER drivers, Teamsters and members of SEIU spoke out at San Francisco city hall and demanded that Waymos and all robo-taxis be taken off the roads in San Francisco because of safety issues and the threat to hundreds of thousands of jobs.
(2026-03-07). SADC officials confront trade, food security and infrastructure gaps at Pretoria meeting. sanews.gov.za SADC officials confront trade, food security and infrastructure gaps at Pretoria meeting | Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo has urged senior officials from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to confront "uncomfortable realities" around trade, food security and infrastructure, as they work to accelerate regional integration and economic development. | Opening the meeting of the SADC Standing Committee of Senior Officials in Pretoria today, Seokolo said the region must move faster to translate policy commitments into tangible improvements in people's lives. | The meeting is being held under th…
(2026-03-07). The Billionaire Tax Battle: David Gamage on Inequality, Healthcare Funding, and the Myth of the Great Escape. scheerpost.com This interview was done before the Bernie Sanders Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act which was announced Monday. There is more at the bottom of the page. As California confronts looming healthcare funding shortfalls and widening wealth inequality, a new proposal to tax the state's billionaires has ignited a fierce political debate. Supporters argue …
(2026-03-07). Government to respond to sanitary pads research findings. sanews.gov.za Government to respond to sanitary pads research findings | Government will on Sunday hold a media briefing to respond to and clarify the implications of the findings of the research study on sanitary pads, which was published by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Free State last month. | "Various government departments and public entities with regulatory mandates, have in the past weeks, been overwhelmed with media and public enquiries about the health and regulatory implications of the research findings, which found the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including parabens, phthalates and…
(2026-03-07). Tehran remains defiant in the face of US threats of invasion. peoplesdispatch.org Iranian officials have warned Kurdish leaders not to cooperate with the US in attacking Iran after reports surfaced of a Trump meeting with Kurdish leaders…
(2026-03-07). Recent Elections Show Weaponizing Antisemitism to Protect Israel Is Backfiring. scheerpost.com Mohammed Samaana for Informed Comment Israel and its hard line supporters have long relied on weaponizing charges of antisemitism to silence critics and anyone who tried to highlight the plight of the Palestinian people. Two recent elections on both sides of the Atlantic, however, have delivered a blow to this groundless bullying and harassment that …
(2026-03-07). Is AI Going to Completely Destroy the Online Poker Ecosystem? moguldom.com Online poker players have always faced opponents they could not see. The screen hides tells, conceals nervousness, and removes the physical reads that live games provide. For years, this anonymity worked both ways. Now it works against humans almost exclusively. Bots running solver-based strategies sit at tables around the clock, and real-time assistance tools feed …
(2026-03-07). Belarus' only female bodyguard gives insight in her unusual career, family life. eng.belta.by "Being a woman doesn't mean I get any special treatment or face bias. My partners and I work as one; we understand each other without words," Inna Triputko, an inspector with the special purpose unit for the protection of individuals of the Department of Security under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, said.
(2026-03-07). Pakistan signals support to Saudi Arabia while treading carefully with Iran amid Gulf escalation. dawn.com Military consultations between Islamabad and Riyadh following Iranian drone and missile The statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) after the
(2026-03-07). Iran says Al‚ÄëDhafra strike is 'payback' for deadly Minab school bombing | IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran's military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari alleged that U.S. forces at Al‚ÄëDhafra Air Base in the UAE were hit with "precision weapons" in direct retaliation for the Minab girls' school bombing, where over 150 people, mostly children, were reportedly killed. He links the base to what he calls "the Americans' crime" in Minab, framing Iran's latest waves of Operation True Promise 4 as payback for the attack. In Washington, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded cautiously, saying only that the Pentagon is "investigating" and insisting American forces "never target civilian targets." Satell…
(2026-03-07). Warriors and Soldiers and the War in Iran. juancole.com Sandusky, Oh. (Special to Informed Comment) — In Greek lore, Achilles was said to be the quintessential warrior — valiant and fierce. In dispatching Hector outside the walls of Troy, Achilles did so on his own authority and in single combat. He was an effective dealer of death, but not very good at following orders or being part of a team. He was known to brood and pout. United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has declared that he wants the US military to train and deploy warriors along the lines of the good old days of Homer's Iliad. We will argue here that this is not a good idea. | Secretary Hegs…
(2026-03-07). Monstrous Vampire Hangs Over the World. indybay.org Vampire Government: Zombie economy, Politics of Death…
(2026-03-07). Adios Kristi! Noem's History of Lying To Protect the Rich. portside.org Adios Kristi! Noem's History of Lying To Protect the Rich |
(2026-03-07). Neoliberalism and coups crushed Haiti's dreams. workers.org 
By Marie-Paule Florestal HaàØti Liberté published this article on Feb. 18, 2026. February 7 now marks Haiti's highest and lowest historical moments in recent history. In 2026, it saw the dissolution of Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) and, under the muzzles of Trump administration gunboats, the concentration of all executive . . . |
(2026-03-07). Why Understanding Canadian Credit Reports Matters More Than Most People Think. moguldom.com Credit reports influence far more decisions than many Canadians realize. Loans, rental applications, credit cards, and even some employment screenings may rely on the information contained inside them. Yet most people only check their credit after a problem appears. Understanding how Canadian credit reports work allows individuals and entrepreneurs to make informed financial decisions long …
(2026-03-07). Pakistan Railways increases fares following fuel price hike. dawn.com Pakistan Railways on Saturday increased the fares of economy class and air-conditioned class tickets by five per cent and 10pc respectively, following the hike in petrol and diesel prices. | According to a statement by the Pakistan Railways spokesperson, the fares of cargo trains have also increased by 20pc | The new prices will take effect from Monday, March 9. However, the fare increase will not apply to bookings made in advance, the spokesperson said. | He further said that Pakistan Railways will bear the additional burden of operational expenses of passenger trains. | The development comes after the governmen…
(2026-03-07). Monday 3/9: East Bay Permaculture Guild March potluck. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center — Grace Room‚Ä®469 Jean St, Oakland, CA 94610…
(2026-03-07). Six Data-Driven Reasons Texas Could Actually Go Blue in 2026. portside.org Six Data-Driven Reasons Texas Could Actually Go Blue in 2026 |
(2026-03-07). Urgent task for relatives of U.S. soldiers: Refute Trump. workers.org 
By Luis Manuel Arce Isaac The author, born in 1941, is a self-taught journalist now living in Cuba who worked in construction until 1960. He participated in the early Cuban revolutionary government, including as a spokesperson for Che Guevara when Che was Minister of Industries. He reported extensively from Vietnam . . . |
(2026-03-07). President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Rev. Jackson. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Rev. Jackson | President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Chicago, in the state of Illinois in the United States of America, to pay tribute to the late Rev. Dr Jesse Louis Jackson. | In a statement on Friday, The Presidency said President Ramaphosa will join members of the Jackson family, the PUSH Rainbow Coalition, the broader US Civil rights movement and other American and international dignitaries in paying tribute to Rev. Jackson. | The President will deliver his tribute during the private homegoing celebration (funeral). | President Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the pa…
(2026-03-07). The chatbot is now part of the mental health workflow. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-07). Songs for Good: The Sudden Resurgence of the Protest Song. portside.org Songs for Good: The Sudden Resurgence of the Protest Song |
(2026-03-07). Pakistan comes under scrutiny as UK cracks down on 'asylum abuse'. dawn.com • 'Cooperation' with UK authorities has kept Islamabad off visa ban list so far | • Rejection rate of asylum claims by Pakistanis at 70pc, but very few deportations | • Shadow home secy pushes for tougher measures | LONDON: As the UK The development comes days ≠ after the UK put an 'emergency brake' on visas for the first time on national…
(2026-03-07). Trump, at War with a Shiite Country, knows nothing of Martyrdom or Apocalyptic Hope. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The United States is at war with a predominantly Shiite Muslim country. It is certain that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, a white Christian nationalist with extremist white Christian nationalist tattoos, who views himself as leading a Crusade against Islam, knows nothing about Shiite Islam and has never read a book about it, visited a Shiite mosque, or familiarized himself with the spiritual geography of Iran. | Yesterday, according to scenes on Iranian television, masses of Shiites flocked to mosques for Friday prayers and for sermons eulogizing the "martyr," Ayatollah Ali…
(2026-03-07). Belarus, Cuba explore ways to implement bilateral agreements. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Cuba Vitaly Borchuk met with President of the Chamber of Commerce of Cuba Antonio Carricarte Corona.
(2026-03-07). At least 7 killed in Ukraine as Russian missile hits Kharkiv apartment building. scmp.com At least seven people were killed and 10 others, including three children, were wounded on Saturday by a Russian missile that hit a five-storey residential building in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, officials said. | President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack and called for an international response. He said that Russia struck Ukraine overnight with 29 missiles and 480 drones, targeting energy facilities in Kyiv and other central regions, with damage reported in at least seven…
(2026-03-07). From end of the Earth to World Cup final: The audacity of the Kiwi. dawn.com I am writing this from a hospital waiting room where the wi-fi is aggressive, the coffee is optimistic, and my father is currently having his knee surgically improved against his will. The last part is not entirely accurate; he consented to the surgery. | It is the recuperation he is resisting, with the focused, creative energy of a man who has decided that the medical profession, for all its centuries of accumulated knowledge, has fundamentally misunderstood his particular knee. | He will not do the prescribed exercises at the prescribed intervals. He has opinions about his medication schedule that differ meanin…
(2026-03-07). Disrupting the Gatekeepers: How Fintech and Secure Infrastructure Level the Playing Field. moguldom.com Introduction: The Traditional Gatekeepers of Finance For decades, access to capital and financial services has been tightly controlled by traditional gatekeepers-large banks, established credit institutions, and legacy financial systems. These entities have long dictated who receives funding, the terms offered, and the speed at which transactions occur. While their influence provided stability and structure to …
(2026-03-07). US-Israel-Iran War: Iran President issues apology for attacks on neighbours, defies US demands to surrender | LIVE UPDATES. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran entered its eighth day on Saturday, marking over 100 hours since American forces launched strikes against Iranian targets. The escalating hostilities have reportedly claimed more than 1,000 lives so far, intensifying fears of a wider regional war in the Middle East. | Gulf countries said they intercepted more ballistic missiles and drones on Saturday after Iran launched another round of retaliatory attacks. | Saudi Arabia said early Saturday that it shot down four drones targeting the large Shaybah oil field. This was the second att…
(2026-03-07). Cuba regrets Jamaica's decision to end cooperation due to U.S. pressure. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) reported on Friday that the Jamaican government will terminate its cooperation agreement with Cuba in the area of health, yielding to pressure from the United States. | In a statement, the agency specified that on March 4, the Jamaican Foreign Ministry informed the Cuban Embassy in that country of this unilateral decision by its government, which puts an end to "a history of fruitful and sustained collaboration that has brought countless benefits to the Jamaican people." | With this action, the Jamaican government is yielding…
(2026-03-07). Minsk Ski Track 2026: Federation of Trade Unions wins first-ever women's relay. eng.belta.by In the Year of the Belarusian Woman and on the eve of 8 March, Minsk Ski Track hosted its first-ever relay race exclusively for women.
(2026-03-07). Jamaica Suspends Cuban Medical Cooperation Amid US Pressure. orinocotribune.com
(2026-03-07). Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 17/18. dawn.com
(2026-03-07). Sunday 4/26: Peace & Freedom Candidate Forum. indybay.org
(2026-03-07). Sunday 4/19: Robert Reed: Waste Zero With Recology. indybay.org
(2026-03-07). Opposition slams govt's 'inflation bomb' after fuel price hike, demands reversal. dawn.com
(2026-03-07). Tuesday 3/10: Understanding the Threat to Our Voting Rights Virtual Teach-in. indybay.org
(2026-03-07). Día de los Trabajadores de la Hotelería y el Turismo celebraron en Cienfuegos gos. radiohc.cu 
La imagen de nuestra tierra, los trabajadores de la Hotelería y el Turismo en Cuba festejaron su día este 4 de marzo, que en Cienfuegos reunió en el Club Benny Moré a esos que reciben con una sonrisa, orientan con paciencia y atienden con el corazón. Dianelys Malagrida, miembro del Buró del Comité Provincial del Partido, y Yuri Quevedo Pupo (D), Delegado del Ministro del Turismo en Cienfuegos. (Foto: Mireya Ojeda) | Otorgaron reconocimientos a la Marina Marling, Sucursal Extra hotelera Palmares y al Complejo Hotelero Jagua, así como a una treintena de trabajadores, entregados por Dianelys Malagrida, miembro del B…
(2026-03-07). Periodistas cubanas denuncian afectaciones por bloqueo EEUU. radiohc.cu 
Periodistas cubanas denunciaron este viernes las dificultades que enfrentan en el ejercicio de su labor debido al bloqueo que impone Estados Unidos a la isla con el propósito de destruir la Revolución. | En panel desarrollado en la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec) bajo el título Periodistas cubanas contra la asfixia, reclamo de las mujeres del sector, con motivo del Día Internacional de la mujer el próximo 8 de marzo, las profesionales de la comunicación reclamaron el cese inmediato de esas medidas coercitivas. | Denunciaron que las limitaciones del transporte, electricidad y la falta de conectividad que ello…
(2026-03-07). Pintarse la cara color esperanza. cubadebate.cu Vivimos días difíciles los cubanos y las cubanas. Días en los que la fuerza de las escaseces de servicios básicos, cae sobre nosotros con frecuencia abrumadora. Nuestra vida cotidiana está siendo zarandeada. No hay que temerle al miedo, lo que hay es que enfrentarlo. Dejar atrás la sensación psicofísica y dar paso a nuestras competencias más humanas, esas que construyen una actitud proactiva, resolutiva.
(2026-03-07). Día de los Trabajadores de la Hotelería y el Turismo celebraron en Cienfuegos gos. radiohc.cu La imagen de nuestra tierra, los trabajadores de la Hotelería y el Turismo en Cuba festejaron su día este 4 de marzo, que en Cienfuegos reunió en el Club Benny Moré a esos que reciben con una sonrisa, orientan con paciencia y atienden con el corazón. Dianelys Malagrida, miembro del Buró del Comité Provincial del Partido, y Yuri Quevedo Pupo (D), Delegado del Ministro del Turismo en Cienfuegos. (Foto: Mireya Ojeda) | Otorgaron reconocimientos a la Marina Marling, Sucursal Extra hotelera Palmares y al Complejo Hotelero Jagua, así como a una treintena de trabajadores, entregados por Dianelys Malagrida, miembro del B…
(2026-03-07). Holguín, un jardín silvestre por descubrir. radiohc.cu 
Hay vidas que crecen sin permiso, que vuelan libres, que florecen en lo agreste. Cada 3 de marzo, el calendario ecológico nos invita a mirarlas: es el Día Mundial de la Naturaleza, una fecha que en 2026 la ONU quiso dedicar a esas plantas medicinales y aromáticas que sostienen cuerpos y tradiciones. | Y si hay un lugar en Cuba donde la tierra habla a través de sus hojas y sus montañas, ese es Holguín. Porque esta tierra del oriente cubano no es solo sol y playa, aunque Guardalavaca brille en las postales. Es también un abanico de secretos verdes. Los ríos que la bañan -como el Jigàºe o el Cacoyugàºín- s…
(2026-03-07). Pekín apunta a un crecimiento de hasta el 5% para 2026. cubadebate.cu China se ha fijado como objetivo un crecimiento económico del 4,5 al 5 por ciento para este año y se esforzará por conseguir un mejor resultado en la práctica, según el informe sobre la labor del Gobierno presentado hoy jueves al máximo órgano legislativo del país para su deliberación.
(2026-03-07). Roberto Morales Ojeda: "Dignity Never Collapses" radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, emphasized on his social media profiles that "dignity never collapses," recalling critical moments in national history. | The leader noted that neither in the disaster at La Fernandina for National Hero José Martí, nor at Alegría de Pío for the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, nor in the October Crisis, was the option of surrender considered. "The enemy's dream of seeing the white flag waving above the palm fronds is their true,…
(2026-03-07). Pekín apunta a un crecimiento de hasta el 5% para 2026. cubadebate.cu China se ha fijado como objetivo un crecimiento económico del 4,5 al 5 por ciento para este año y se esforzará por conseguir un mejor resultado en la práctica, según el informe sobre la labor del Gobierno presentado hoy jueves al máximo órgano legislativo del país para su deliberación.
(2026-03-07). Ministry of Domestic Trade denies "fake news" about products donated by Mexico. radiohc.cu The Ministry of Domestic Trade reports that the news circulating on social media about the sale of products donated by the people and government of Mexico in hard currency stores is false. | As has been reported on the agency's official social media profiles, the distribution and free delivery of products to the public at the bodegas (ration stores) continues. | We urge the public to stay informed through the agency's official channels. | [ SOURCE: CUBA DEBATE and AGENCIA CUBANA DE NOTICIAS ]…
(2026-03-07). Tarea urgente de familiares de soldados de EEUU: desmentir a Trump. workers.org 
Por Luis Manuel Arce Isaac, Autor invitado El autor es un destacado periodista cubano desde los años sesenta del último siglo. Los familiares de los soldados estadounidenses que participan en la brutal e ilegal guerra contra Irán, y los que tienen a sus hijos destacados en bases militares del Pentágono . . . |
(2026-03-07). Holguín, un jardín silvestre por descubrir. radiohc.cu Hay vidas que crecen sin permiso, que vuelan libres, que florecen en lo agreste. Cada 3 de marzo, el calendario ecológico nos invita a mirarlas: es el Día Mundial de la Naturaleza, una fecha que en 2026 la ONU quiso dedicar a esas plantas medicinales y aromáticas que sostienen cuerpos y tradiciones. | Y si hay un lugar en Cuba donde la tierra habla a través de sus hojas y sus montañas, ese es Holguín. Porque esta tierra del oriente cubano no es solo sol y playa, aunque Guardalavaca brille en las postales. Es también un abanico de secretos verdes. Los ríos que la bañan -como el Jigàºe o el Cacoyugàºín- s…
(2026-03-07). Cuba defends its sovereignty against U.S. terrorist attacks. workers.org 
The Cuban Ministry of Interior released the following press release on Feb. 25, 2026. On the morning of Feb. 25, 2026, an illegal speedboat was detected in Cuban territorial waters. The vessel, registered in Florida, USA, with registration number FL7726SH, approached within one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino . . . |
(2026-03-06). For Children in Beirut Refugee Camp, School Is a Lifeline—But So Is Cricket. progressive.org Amid uncertainty and danger, students find confidence in Alsama's school and athletic programs.
(2026-03-07). Beirut's southern suburbs in ruins after Israeli attack. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes have left parts of Beirut's southern suburbs in ruins.
(2026-03-07). India vs New Zealand: Fans hope for World Cup final redemption in Ahmedabad. aljazeera.com At the T20 World Cup final, the cricket-crazy nation hopes to bury the ghosts of 2023 and walk away with happy memories.
(2026-03-07). At least 41 killed in Israeli air attacks on Lebanon's Bekaa: Ministry. aljazeera.com Official news agency says three Lebanese soldiers among dead, as Hezbollah reports clashes with Israeli army on ground.
(2026-03-07). Protests in Cuba after thousands without power following blackout. aljazeera.com There have been protests in darkness in Cuba, as thousands of people still remain without electricity after a blackout.
(2026-03-07). OpenAI's fund raising boom slows amid mounting debt. aljazeera.com Experts have begun to question the AI startup's path forward amid surging financial needs and no profit plan.
(2026-03-07). Trump-Netanyahu's 'war in search of a strategy'. aljazeera.com An illegal war, two leaders in cahoots and media outlets struggling to meet the moment.
(2026-03-07). India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final — Kiwis ready to 'break hearts'. aljazeera.com New Zealand are targeting a first T20 World Cup title, which would deny India their third – and in front of home crowd.
(2026-03-07). Overnight US-Israeli strikes in Tehran target airport. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-07). Aftermath of village in Lebanon after Hezbollah, Israeli troops clash. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-07). Moment drone strikes Dubai International Airport. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-07). Southern Peru flooded after torrential rain. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-07). Comicomment: War for profit, not peace. ecns.cn Criticism over the U.S. military action against Venezuela had barely faded when the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran last Saturday. Although the United States and Iran were still engaged in negotiations, Washington chose to pull the trigger, pushing the region once again toward the brink of war.
(2026-03-07). Comicomment: Peace through military force? A dead end. ecns.cn The United States and Israel last Saturday launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts. Although the White House released an image claiming it was building a path to "peace through strength," such rhetoric is little more than a familiar justification for power politics and hegemonic ambition.
(2026-03-07). Xi calls for decisive progress in Healthy China Initiative during 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed unswervingly following the path of health development with Chinese characteristics to ensure decisive progress in advancing the Healthy China Initiative during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
(2026-03-07). China Q&A ÔΩú Writing new history by taking advantage of 5G technology, China's Xizang breaks free from Western narrative. ecns.cn The 2026 national "two sessions" is currently underway, with the development of different ethnic groups being one of key focuses for many deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Meanwhile, it has also attracted the international attention.
(2026-03-07). China's largest coalbed methane field surpasses 4 bcm annual capacity. ecns.cn China's largest coalbed methane field, the Daji Gas Field in north China's Shanxi Province, has exceeded an annual production capacity of 4 billion cubic meters (bcm), becoming an important new contributor to the country's natural gas supply.
(2026-03-07). Middle East conflict continues to expand. ecns.cn Amid incessant attacks and diplomatic restraints, the Middle East remained in turmoil on Thursday after the United States Senate blocked a resolution that would have required the White House to seek congressional approval before continuing military actions against Iran.
(2026-03-07). China's GDP to grow by over 6 trillion yuan this year. ecns.cn China's GDP is expected to grow by over 6 trillion yuan (about $869.6 billion) this year, head of the country's top economic planner said Friday.
(2026-03-07). China's cultural heritage goes global, captivating the world | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn "Two sessions" are ongoing. We are listening. As lawmakers and political advisors gather in Beijing, intangible cultural heritage and the global reach of Chinese culture are once again high on the agenda.
(2026-03-07). NPC deputy: China to see a strong start for the 15th Five-Year Plan period. ecns.cn China's economy is set to see a strong start for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, said Pan Jiaofeng, a deputy to the National People's Congress and president of the Institutes of Science and Development, which is part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-03-07). The road to war: U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian school must be answered. ecns.cn The joint military strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran in recent days have triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East and resulted in a tragic humanitarian disaster.
(2026-03-07). CIFTIS 2026 to be held Sept 9-13 at Beijing's Shougang Park. ecns.cn A glance at the Shougang Park, the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services.The unique industrial character is highlighted, focusing on the revitalization and adaptive reuse of industrial heritage to seamlessly blend with the fair's venues, thereby enhancing the overall quality of the park," Zhao said.
(2026-03-07). Nuclear power eyed as backbone for surging energy needs of smart tech. ecns.cn Nuclear power has a vital role to play in satisfying the skyrocketing electricity demands of the artificial intelligence sector, and should serve as the reliable, zero-carbon backbone for the nation's rapidly expanding computing infrastructure.
(2026-03-07). How convenient is it for foreign visitors in China? | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn In recent years, China has continued to improve facilitation services for foreign visitors, introducing a range of measures in visa-free policies, mobile payments, tax refunds, and multilingual services to enhance travel and consumption experiences for international visitors. How is the experience of "traveling in China"? And what do Chinese people observe in this trend? Let's head to Chang'an Avenue and hear what Chinese and foreign passersby think.
(2026-03-07). China to enhance childbirth support. ecns.cn China will enhance childbirth support through various economic and social policies, according to a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).China is set to expand coverage of maternity insurance, guarantee maternity leave, and promote the application of assisted reproductive technology in a regulated and orderly manner, according to the draft outline submitted Thursday to the ongoing national legislative session for examination."ÄÄ…
(2026-03-07). Xi joins discussion at top political advisory body's annual session. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday visited national political advisors attending a joint group meeting at the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
(2026-03-07). China Q&A | NPC Deputy answers Australian sinologist: Xizang's development truth is written by its people. ecns.cn 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of Xizang's peaceful liberation. How has this plateau transformed over the past decades? And how should the world understand contemporary Xizang? | In this episode of China Q&A, we have invited Pema Tso, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress and an anthropologist who has brought Xizang's story to the international stage, to engage in dialogue with Colin Mackerras, a renowned Australian sinologist and fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, to offer field observations and in-depth analysis.
(2026-03-07). China names Liu Sitong, Ji Lijia as Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics opening ceremony flagbearers. ecns.cn China has named para Alpine skier Liu Sitong and para snowboarder Ji Lijia as the country's flagbearers for the opening ceremony at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics, the delegation announced on Thursday.
(2026-03-07). China's service sector to top 100 trillion yuan in 2026-2030. ecns.cn The size of China's service sector is expected to expand beyond 100 trillion yuan (about $14.49 trillion) in the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), head of the country's top economic planner said Friday.
(2026-03-07). Flight from Dubai lands safely in Shanghai after war-triggered suspension in Middle East. ecns.cn After a days-long disruption, the first resumed flight from Dubai to Shanghai successfully touched down on Thursday evening.
(2026-03-07). Numbers of Two Sessions: Top legislature holds news conference on the economy. ecns.cn The Press Center for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress holds a news conference on the economy at the Media Center's Press Conference Hall on Friday. Here are some of the highlights.
(2026-03-07). BYD unveils world's fastest-charging battery. ecns.cn BYD on Thursday unveiled its second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, which it described as a new major breakthrough in electrification, as the Chinese automaker seeks to address key pain points in China's new energy vehicle market.
(2026-03-07). Zhejiang high school student helps discover new snake species after weeks of night searches. ecns.cn A 17-year-old high school student from Zhejiang Province has helped discover a new snake species after spending more than 40 nights conducting field observations in Kuocang Mountain.
(2026-03-07). Grain output to hit 725 mln tonnes by 2030: How China secures its 'rice bowl'. ecns.cn China is raising its target for grain output and adopting more systematic measures to safeguard food security amid increasingly frequent extreme weather events and growing global uncertainties.
(2026-03-07). Shanghai to further ramp up investment climate. ecns.cn Shanghai will take greater efforts to make its business environment and government services better, which is conducive to building more wholesome industrial chains, said officials and company executives.
(2026-03-07). Equipment makers eye US data centers. ecns.cn The rapid expansion of US data center construction is creating new opportunities for Chinese heavy equipment manufacturers, and they arrived at North America's largest construction trade show to demonstrate how their portfolios are positioned to meet this growing demand.
(2026-03-07). From bomb shelters to hotel lobbies: The new lives of displaced Israelis. haaretz.com Residents of Beit Shemesh and Tel Aviv were shaken when their homes were hit by missiles launched from Iran. Days after the strike, which left them without homes and considerable property, they are staying in hotels and trying to understand what comes next…
(2026-03-07). IDF searched in Lebanon for remains of Ron Arad, aviator missing since 1986. haaretz.com Citing Hezbollah sources, the Lebanese newspaper An‚ÄëNahar reports that four Israeli military helicopters landed troops in the eastern Lebanese village of Al-Nabi Shayth in search of the air force navigator's remains…
(2026-03-07). In this Palestinian village, nowhere to hide from Iranian missiles or settler pogroms. haaretz.com The Palestinian residents of Susya clearly hear the air raid sirens from the nearby Israeli settlement and the thunder of missiles in the sky. But they have no shelter. They stay in a tent that was torched last week when dozens of settlers raided the West Bank village…
(2026-03-07). Trump: Iran could face and certain if it surrender. haaretz.com
(2026-03-07). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-07). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-03-07). The ICRC activities in Russia and Belarus, 2025. icrc.org Facts and Figures…
(2026-03-07). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-07). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-03-07). Russia: Illustrating the Fundamental Principles – results of the 2025 Art Poster Contest. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). South Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). Syria: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of 86 detainees between Damascus and Sweida. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction – Ratification kit. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). South Africa: ICRC calls on states to support humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Egypt. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). The ICRC appeals for 1.8 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). ICRC president: Widening hostilities across Middle East putting civilian lives in grave danger. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). Kazakhstan: ICRC president concludes official visit to Astana focused on support for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). Ethiopia: "We can finally stop worrying about our next meal" — conflict-affected farmers in North Wollo, Amhara. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). ICRC president urges respect for rules of war as major military escalation starts in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). Oman: ICRC and Ministry of Defense Conclude Advanced IHL Training. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). A childhood interrupted: How weapon contamination disrupts education in Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). Ukraine: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). South Sudan: Civilians pay a high price, as conflict intensifies. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). Regional Conference in Bishkek marks International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-03-07). Air Cycle Machine for Pharma, Biotech, or Food Facilities: Selection Factors. moderndiplomacy.eu Advanced facilities must balance environmental sustainability with extreme thermal precision when it comes to industrial refrigeration. Air cycle machines utilize atmospheric air as the working fluid, providing a future-proof alternative to traditional chemical refrigerants. Implementing this technology requires a detailed understanding of the mechanical and operational demands of the specific sector. For high-precision cooling at …
(2026-03-07). Israel Allegedly Backs Iranian Kurdish Militias in Border Land Grab. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel is conducting airstrikes in western Iran to support Iranian Kurdish militias, who aim to take advantage of the ongoing U. S.-Israeli war with Iran to capture towns near the border. U. S. President Donald Trump recently expressed support for these Kurdish forces potentially crossing the border, highlighting the significance of a Kurdish insurgency in …
(2026-03-07). How Hezbollah Spent Months Rearming for the War It Saw Coming. moderndiplomacy.eu Hezbollah has been preparing for a potential new war with Israel, replenishing its stockpiles of rockets and drones with support from Iran and its own manufacturing capabilities, according to sources familiar with the situation. After suffering losses in the 2024 conflict with Israel, the group believes that another round of fighting is unavoidable and could …
(2026-03-07). Shark feeding in Fuvahmulah may appear controlled, but it creates serious long-term risks. moderndiplomacy.eu Martina Zimmitti is an Italian ethologist and marine mammal specialist with over a decade of experience in the Maldives. She has combined academic research with fieldwork, working as both a university lecturer and marine professional. Since 2019, she has dedicated her work to Top Class Cruising, promoting a model of tourism that blends exploration with …
(2026-03-07). The UN at 80: A relic of the past, or a blueprint for tomorrow? moderndiplomacy.eu The U.N. is currently facing an imminent financial collapse exacerbated by unpaid fees, as articulated by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. In a letter to ambassadors dated January 28, 2025, Guterres highlighted the deepening liquidity crisis, noting that failure to address it threatens program delivery and further deterioration is anticipated. The situation is particularly concerning as the …
(2026-03-07). One Week, Endless Fronts: The Unfolding Fallout from Trump's Gamble on Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu One week into the U. S.-Israeli war against Iran, President Donald Trump faces significant risks that challenge his goal of achieving a clear geopolitical victory. The killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and attacks on Iranian forces may have initially seemed successful, but the conflict has expanded into a regional war, raising concerns …
(2026-03-07). Airline Pilots Face Drones, Missiles, and Mounting Stress as Wars Spread. moderndiplomacy.eu Airline pilots are facing increasing dangers due to conflicts in the Middle East, particularly because of the U. S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The war has led to the deployment of ballistic missiles and drones near major airports, resulting in grounded flights and limited rescue operations for stranded passengers. Pilots are now required to navigate busier …
(2026-03-07). Redefining Empowerment: A Critical Look at Microcredit and Women's Economic Agency. moderndiplomacy.eu Introduction In 1974, Muhammad Yunus began experimenting with an initiative to give small loans to impoverished rural women to foster a sense of empowerment through entrepreneurial start-ups — an initiative that was institutionalised through the famous Grameen Bank. In just a couple of years, this initiative had snowballed into the United Nations declaring 2005 the …
(2026-03-07). When Cheap Drones Drain Expensive Defences. moderndiplomacy.eu Four days is not long in war, but it is long enough for a bad assumption to snap. The February 28 joint United States and Israeli strikes on Iran were built on the classic hope that shock and decapitation would end the fight fast. Reporting since the opening night says Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali …
(2026-03-07). Best AK-47 Skins in CS2: Top Picks and Where to Buy Them Safely. moderndiplomacy.eu The AK-47 is one of the most iconic and powerful rifles in Counter-Strike 2. As the signature weapon of the Terrorist side, it's capable of one-tap headshots with a single bullet — making it a favorite among both casual players and professionals. Naturally, it's also home to some of the most desirable cosmetics in the …
(2026-03-07). Iran defies US demands, apologises for strikes on neighbours. newarab.com 
Iran's president said Saturday that a President Masoud Pezeshkian made the statement in a prerecorded address aired by state television. | He also apologised for Iran's attacks on regional countries, insisting that Tehran would halt them and suggesting they were caused by miscommunication in the ranks. | The comments came as intense Iranian fire targeted the Gulf Arab states early Saturday as Israel and the United States kept up their airst…
(2026-03-07). Nuclear-armed fanatics began the Iran war. It's not the mullahs. newarab.com 
(2026-03-07). IRGC 'flee Lebanon' as Beirut orders Iranian activities banned. newarab.com 
Members of the IRGC officers left the Lebanese capital in the past days, according to Axios, as Israel
(2026-03-07). 'Bloodiest single day for civilians' in Iran amid US-Israel war. newarab.com 
By the morning of 6 March, the
(2026-03-07). Israel launches intense new wave of strikes against Iran. newarab.com 
Israel launched a new and intense wave of bombardment on Saturday against The Israeli army said it had carried out a wave of strikes using more than 80 fighter jets on Tehran and central Iran saying that they targeted missile launchers an…
(2026-03-07). Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestine flotilla ctivists. newarab.com 
Tunisian media reported that Tunisia's National Guard financial crimes unit opened an inquiry into suspected money laundering, fraud and the alleged misuse of funds c…
(2026-03-07). Sri Lanka to treat Iranian sailors according to 'int'l law'. newarab.com 
(2026-03-07). Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets. newarab.com 
The outlook poses a wider global economic threat, as well as a political vulnerability for "The market…
(2026-03-07). Tehran says attacks on Gulf will 'halt', Israeli strikes persist. newarab.com 
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran will no longer target neighbouring countries, unless an attack originates from there, as the Despite the formal announcement, attacks on Gulf countries including the UAE and Qatar continued overnight and into the morning. Dubai International Airport was targeted overnight, leading to a suspension of flights. | Meanwhile, Israel has announced multiple waves of attacks on Iran as residents of Tehran and major cities across the country reported hearing…
(2026-03-07). Saudi Arabia warns Iran, steps up diplomacy as war escalates. newarab.com 
(2026-03-07). Qatar aviation authority allowing limited air traffic. newarab.com 
"Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the partial resumption of air navigation in the
(2026-03-07). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-07). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-07). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-07). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-07). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-07). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-07). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-07). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-07). How decapitation could lead to 'dismembering' of the Iranian state. responsiblestatecraft.org When it comes to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, there is no more misleading term than "decapitation." I am not making the obvious point that killing Iranian leaders will not topple the regime. The more crucial point is that by design or default, decapitation could lead to the
(2026-03-07). Ensnaring the Gulf: The Penultimate Chapter in Redrawing the Middle East Map. unitedworldint.com This story began with the Arab Spring to destabilize major regional powers like Syria, Yemen, and Egypt, followed by ISIS seizing large areas of Syria and Iraq. From Cairo / Egypt With the successive strikes hitting the Gulf states since the outbreak of the American-Israeli aggression against Iran, many are wondering whether the transformation of …
(2026-03-07). The war in Iran: Wishes and realities. unitedworldint.com Trump mistakenly assumed that Khamenei's martyrdom would lead to the collapse and demise of the Islamic Republic. Socrates said, "True wisdom lies in recognizing one's own ignorance." Many things are being said, but it's not known for sure whether the decision to attack Iran was a miscalculation based on information the CIA gave Trump claiming …
(2026-03-07). Russia—China Relations is Not a Fairytale Alliance: A Partnership That Works. unitedworldint.com It needs deeper habits of cooperation—institutions, bureaucratic routines, long-term coordination that outlives individual leaders and news cycles. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Let's be honest: the old "one sheriff in town" story is tired. You still hear it in policy speeches—usually delivered with a straight face—but it doesn't describe how the world actually behaves anymore. Power …
(2026-03-07). Venezuela and US reestablish diplomatic relations as Chavistas hand over oil, minerals. wsws.org The US is reestablishing relations as Chavista acting president Delcy Rodríguez hands oil, gold and critical minerals to Wall Street.
(2026-03-07). Trial begins in Hanover: The death of rail apprentice Simon Hedemann and the responsibility of Deutsche Bahn. wsws.org On Monday, 2 March, the trial began at the Hanover District Court concerning the fatal accident on 8 September 2023 at the Hanover-Linden freight yard.
(2026-03-07). Australian naval personnel involved in US sinking of Iranian ship: Oppose the pro-imperialist Labor government and war against Iran! wsws.org The Australian Labor government is directly implicated in the war crime that claimed over 140 lives and in the broader barbaric US-Israeli war against Iran of which it is a part.
(2026-03-07). Stop the imperialist war of extermination against Iran! wsws.org The aim of this webinar is to place the struggle against the war in its necessary historical, political and social context. It will cut through the endless stream of lying propaganda and disinformation pumped out by the White House, the corporate media, and all the imperialist governments.
(2026-03-07). German train drivers' union agrees to real wage cuts and stabs local transport workers in the back. wsws.org With this agreement, the GDL is providing the German government, which owns Deutsche Bahn, an indispensable service against the working class.
(2026-03-07). South Australian election: Public education decays as billions funnelled into AUKUS war plans. wsws.org Teachers and students confront deteriorating public schools, while military contractors and the Defence Department embed themselves in classrooms.
(2026-03-07). Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran as war enters second week. wsws.org President Donald Trump declared Friday that there will be "no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER," signaling the intention to wage permanent war until Iranian society is destroyed.
(2026-03-07). Republicans exploit Austin shooting to stoke anti-Muslim hysteria and demand restored funding for DHS. wsws.org Corporate media and Congress are using the shooting as an opportunity to rail against immigration and Muslims and promote war against Iran.
(2026-03-07). "Master Plan" outlines devastation of public education in Philadelphia. wsws.org The $2.8 billion facilities plan unveiled by administrators on February 26 would shutter 18 schools across the Philadelphia School District.
(2026-03-07). Condemn US sinking of Iranian vessel in Indian Ocean! Oppose US-Israel war against Iran. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party condemns the illegal war of aggression by US imperialism and Israel against Iran and the sinking of an unarmed Iranian warship as a blatant war crime.
(2026-03-07). Nashville journalist seized by ICE as administration targets reporters documenting immigration raids. wsws.org Estefany Rodríguez Flórez was detained without a warrant and transferred hundreds of miles from her family.
(2026-03-07). War abroad, mass layoffs in the US: The working class must stop the assault on Iran. wsws.org The outcome of the war will be determined by the development of the class struggle in the United States itself—in Detroit, New York, Los Angeles and other major working class centers.
(2026-03-07). Australia: NSW health minister in damage control after fungal outbreak linked to Sydney hospital deaths. wsws.org Mounting evidence points to a breakdown in hospital infrastructure and management in New South Wales, including multiple incidents of dangerous mould, asbestos and pest infestations.
(2026-03-07). Lorain County, Ohio family service workers strike enters third week: "We are fighting everyone" wsws.org Workers at the Lorain County Department of Job and Family Services—140 members of UAW Local 2192—are in their third week on strike for higher wages, affordable healthcare and safe, adequately staffed working conditions.
(2026-03-07). A warning against dictatorship: Berlinale's main prize winner Yellow Letters—and more government censorship at the festival. wsws.org The German-Turkish-French co-production Yellow Letters by Ilker àáatak is a powerful warning against the threat of censorship and state oppression, including in Germany and other countries.