(2026-03-14). Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza amid regional offensives. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed four Palestinians, including two 17-year-olds, in two separate attacks, Palestinian medics said on Friday, with violence continuing in the West Bank and Gaza even Israel has used lethal force in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and the occupied West Bank over the past 24 hours. | Israeli forces killed two in the
(2026-03-14). Top Chinese entrepreneurs commit to Middle East expansion despite Iran war. scmp.com Two prominent Chinese business leaders have pledged to double down on outbound investment — including in the Middle East and Latin America — even as geopolitical risks intensify following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran and Washington's increasing interventions in the western hemisphere. | Li Dongsheng, founder and chairman of Chinese electronics giant TCL, said the recent crisis in the Middle East had only a temporary impact on the company's operations there and that the overall…
(2026-03-14). US moves 2,000 Marines from Japan to Middle East as Iran war intensifies. scmp.com The US military has started moving at least one amphibious assault ship and more than 2,000 Marines from Japan to the Middle East as the US-Israeli war against Iran continues, according to US media reports. | With the war about to enter its third week and US President Donald Trump vowing to ramp up military action against Iran, The Wall Street Journal and Fox News said on Friday the military was sending the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to the region.
(2026-03-14). when the body becomes a voice. workers.org 
Capitol police, assisted by pro-war U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy, forced Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Brian McGinnis out of a Senate hearing where he was protesting the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, breaking his arm on the way out and arresting him, charging him with assault. McGinnis, who is running . . . |
(2026-03-14). Gobierno de Venezuela realizó primera exportación de gas licuado a Colombia. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez consideró un hito histórico que su país realizara este viernes el primer envío de gas licuado a Colombia para abastecer a los habitantes de la zona fronteriza entre ambos Estados. | El acontecimiento fue transmitido por Venezolana de Televisión durante un encuentro de autoridades entre las dos naciones, que instalaron el pasado martes cuatro mesas de trabajo en el Palacio de Miraflores, sede de Gobierno. | Las imágenes mostraron el momento en que varias góndolas con el combustible GLP atravesaron el puente fronterizo 'Simón Bolívar', en San Antonio del Táchira…
(2026-03-14). Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees blocked from Oscars by Trump travel ban. scmp.com Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees said a travel ban imposed by Donald Trump's administration is preventing him from attending Sunday's Academy Awards, whose nominees include a movie in which he has a starring role. | The Voice ‚Äåof Hind Rajab, a film about a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024, has been Oscar-nominated for best international feature film.
(2026-03-14). 11 Indian nationals charged in US for allegedly defrauding authorities over visa. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Eleven Indian nationals living illegally in the United States have been charged with visa fraud for allegedly conspiring to stage armed robberies at convenience stores, according to federal prosecutors. Authorities said the suspects organised fake robberies so that store clerks could falsely claim to be victims of crime in immigration applications aimed at securing a Green Card. | Jitendrakumar Patel, 39, Maheshkumar Patel, 36, Sanjaykumar Patel, 45, Dipikaben Patel, 40, Rameshbhai Patel, 52, Amitabahen Patel, 43, Ronakkumar Patel, 28, Sangitaben Patel, 36, Minkesh Patel, 42, Sonal Patel, 42, and…
(2026-03-14). Tensions Flare as North Korea Launches Missile Barrage. devdiscourse.com In a heated show of defiance, North Korea fired over 10 ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday. This move coincided with military drills by U.S. and South Korean forces and an effort by U.S. President Donald Trump to reopen dialogue with Pyongyang.
(2026-03-14). Trump tells South Korea he is only leader who can break North Korean deadlock. scmp.com South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and US President Donald Trump discussed the possible reopening of talks between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in a meeting in Washington, Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday. | Kim told Trump he was the only Western leader to have had dialogue with North Korea's Kim and was currently the only person who could resolve issues on the Korean peninsula, Yonhap quoted Kim as telling reporters in Washington.
(2026-03-14). Missed Opportunity: Anil Kapoor on Turning Down 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. devdiscourse.com Bollywood icon Anil Kapoor recently reflected on a missed opportunity when he chose to decline a cameo role in Aditya Dhar's anticipated release, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. The film, a sequel to Dhar's 2025 blockbuster, already boasts a star-studded lineup and promises to be a cinematic triumph.
(2026-03-14). Why more Australians are rethinking their money from the ground up. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-14). How modern protective technology is changing security and public safety. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-13). Unlocking Chinese Cities: Huajuhong puts the spotlight on Guangdong's 'Orange City'. ecns.cn Huajuhong, a humble citrus peel from Guangdong Province, has arouse much attention at this year's "two sessions" when Hua Chunying, China's vice foreign minister, showed a fondness for it.
(2026-03-13). 10 big things about China you should not miss (March 8 – March 14). ecns.cn 1. China approves 2026-2030 blueprint, maps out high-quality path toward modernization | China's national lawmakers on Thursday approved a development blueprint for the 2026-2030 period, marking a pivotal step in the modernization drive of nearly one-fifth of the world's population.
(2026-03-14). NZ pseudo-left meeting on Iran war promotes Labour, Greens and unions. wsws.org Socialist Aotearoa's whitewashing of Labour and its allies points to the reactionary, pro-imperialist character of this tendency, which is determined to prevent the building of an independent, socialist movement against war.
(2026-03-14). Violent assault on synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan ends in death of attacker. wsws.org Lebanese immigrant Ayman Mohamad Ghazali drove his truck into the entrance of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan on Thursday morning and engaged in a gunfight with synagogue security before taking his own life.
(2026-03-14). Republicans exploit Old Dominion University shooting to intensify anti-Muslim campaign. wsws.org Even before Thursday's shooting, Republicans across the country were promoting anti-Muslim rhetoric aimed at destroying the democratic rights of the population as a whole.
(2026-03-14). Two days of pilot strikes at Lufthansa. wsws.org Around 5,300 Lufthansa pilots embarked on a warning strike March 12, including for the first time the pilots of regional subsidiary Cityline.
(2026-03-14). Trump is planning a ground invasion of Iran. wsws.org A ground invasion of the Iranian coastline would not be a limited or contained operation. It would be a protracted and gruesome bloodbath.
(2026-03-14). Fiji's HIV epidemic worsens amid deepening social crisis. wsws.org The impoverished Pacific island nation has one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics.
(2026-03-14). ICE arrests dozens of Amazon Flex workers in southeast Michigan. wsws.org Detroit, the historic center of the American car industry and home to large immigrant communities, is increasingly in the crosshairs of Trump's immigration gestapo.
(2026-03-14). Andaman and Nicobar Islands Prepare for Disaster with Earthquake and Tsunami Mock Drill. devdiscourse.com The Directorate of Disaster Management in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is set to conduct a comprehensive mock drill simulating earthquake and tsunami scenarios on Monday, officials announced.
(2026-03-14). Massive Methamphetamine Destruction: India's Largest Drug Bust Success Story. devdiscourse.com The Andaman and Nicobar Police have successfully executed one of the largest drug destruction operations in India, disposing of over 6,000 kg of methamphetamine valued at Rs 36,000 crore.
(2026-03-14). Blasts hit Tehran as US said to be sending more ships to Mideast. newarab.com 
Heavy blasts shook Tehran late Friday, hours after the United States vowed After two weeks of war the Islamic republic has doubled down on defiance, launching drone and missile attacks on neighbours and keeping a stranglehold on Earlier Friday, several of its top surviving officials led a pro-government march in Tehran even as explosions…
(2026-03-14). A Texas execution amid claims of racial bias in jury selection; a death sentence commuted in Alabama. wsws.org Cedric Allen Ricks was executed in Texas, while Alabama death row inmate Charles "Sonny" Burton received a rare commutation.
(2026-03-14). Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet dismisses opera and ballet. wsws.org It appears Chalamet has taken on a bit too much of his unpleasant character's "hardboiled," thoughtless personality and approach.
(2026-03-14). Decoding Health Insurance: Making Informed Choices in 2026. devdiscourse.com In Mumbai, choosing health insurance in 2026 demands more than just a quick comparison of premiums or popularity. Evaluating an insurer's dependability during hospital care, clarity in cashless approvals, and policy transparency is essential.
(2026-03-14). BP workers in Whiting, Indiana overwhelmingly reject concessions contract. wsws.org The contract would have led to 100 fewer union workers and wider use of contract workers, $8-10 hourly wage cuts, the closure of the environmental department, attacks on seniority and implementation of AI with no job protections.
(2026-03-14). Two killed in strikes on Iraq targeting Iran-backed group. newarab.com 
Explosions rocked Iraq's capital Baghdad on Saturday after two strikes targeted the powerful Iran-backed group The strikes are the first in the heart of Baghdad to kill Iran-backed fighters since "At 02: 15 am (2315 GMT Friday), a missile str…
(2026-03-14). Authorities push back against International Women's Day march in Pakistan. globalvoices.org A colonial-era law was used to deter and arrest 'Aurat March' demonstrators in PakistanGlobal Voices Participants of Aurat March arrive to prepare for the march. Image by Ramna Saeed. Used with permission. | This year, on March 8, International Women's Day, participants of the Islamabad chapter of the Aurat March (Women's March) faced extreme brutality and
(2026-03-14). Israel And Its Supporters Are Causing Attacks On Jewish Institutions. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It's so obnoxious how genocide apologists like Greenblatt make a living actively telling everyone that Jews and Judaism are inseparable from the acts of the Israeli government, but whenever there's an extremist attack by someone who doesn't distinguish between western Jews and the state of Israel it gets blamed on the pro-Palestine left.
(2026-03-14). Devastating Russian Air Attack Near Kyiv: Four Dead, Fifteen Injured. devdiscourse.com An overnight Russian air attack outside Kyiv left four dead and fifteen wounded, according to regional officials on Saturday. The assault aimed at residential buildings, educational institutions, enterprises, and critical infrastructure in four districts.
(2026-03-14). Tesla Gràºnheide, Berlin: IG Metall union suffers defeat in works council elections. wsws.org In the works council elections that took place between 2 and 4 March at Europe's only Tesla Gigafactory in Gràºnheide near Berlin, the IG Metall suffered a crushing defeat.
(2026-03-14). Lebanon says Israeli strike in south kills 12 medics. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-14). Strikes on Iraqi capital kill 2 Iran-linked Kataeb Hezbollah members. scmp.com Explosions rocked Iraq's capital Baghdad on Saturday after two strikes targeted the powerful Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, killing two members including a "key figure", security sources said. | The strikes are the first in the heart of Baghdad to kill Iran-backed fighters since the start of the Middle East war on February 28, which has not spared Iraq, long a proxy battleground between the US and Iran.
(2026-03-14). Mayawati Criticizes Congress' Bharat Ratna Proposal for Kanshi Ram. devdiscourse.com Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has voiced strong objections to the Congress party's proposal to award the Bharat Ratna to Kanshi Ram, the late founder of the BSP, should they come to power. Mayawati's criticism, conveyed through a Hindi post on X, called into question the Congress's previous record on honoring Dalit icons like B.R. Ambedkar.
(2026-03-14). Toronto Film Critics Association near collapse over censorship of pro-Palestinian speech. wsws.org The brief but politically significant remarks, 51 words taking 20 seconds to recite, were cut from the video recording of the awards ceremony.
(2026-03-14). Daily Memo: 10 ICE Vehicles Used To Take One Person At Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse. lataco.com At least 15 total were taken via targeted arrests by ICE agents this week in Southern California.
(2026-03-14). North Korea's Missile Launch Amid US-South Korea Drills Raises Global Concerns. devdiscourse.com In a display of military power, North Korea launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles towards the eastern sea, South Korea's military reported on Saturday. This came as South Korea and the United States were conducting joint military exercises, raising regional security concerns.
(2026-03-14). Labor's budget test will be to confront inequality or let populism grow. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-14). Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy. scmp.com For years, the West's answer to Chinese dominance of critical minerals was to rally around Washington. Now, some of its most important allies are reaching a different conclusion: that depending too heavily on the United States carries its own risks. | Japan, France and Canada have all been exploring how to build supply chains for rare earths and other critical minerals that answer to neither Beijing nor Washington.
(2026-03-14). Up to 16,000 Meta jobs at stake as Zuckerberg focuses on AI. scmp.com Meta is planning sweeping lay-offs that could affect 20 per cent or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter said, as it seeks to offset costly artificial intelligence infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers. | No date has been set for the cuts and the magnitude has not been finalised, the people said.
(2026-03-13). In Numbers: Ecological and Environmental Code paves way for a sustainable future. ecns.cn China's top legislature on Thursday passed the landmark Ecological and Environmental Code. As China's second formal statutory code following the adoption of the Civil Code in 2020, it is set to take effect on Aug. 15, 2026.
(2026-03-14). Rejecting pregnancy and birth: The case against procreation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-14). Actor Vijay-led TVK says no scope for alliance with NDA in TN; dismisses talks as speculation. devdiscourse.com
(2026-03-14). Govt trying to minimise impact of war, but Congress failed to act as responsible party by creating panic: PM in Silchar. devdiscourse.com
(2026-03-14). Díaz-Canel actualiza al pueblo cubano: Diálogo con EE.UU., situación energética y defensa de la Revolución. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, informó sobre la realización de conversaciones recientes con funcionarios del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. Igualmente actualizó sobre la situación electroenergética y otros temas de interés para la población.
(2026-03-14). República Dominicana regresa a la semifinal del Clásico Mundial. cubadebate.cu Con los bates ardiendo como antorchas y un béisbol que baila con la alegría del Caribe, República Dominicana noqueó hoy 10-0 a Corea del Sur y recogió en el LoanDepot Park de Miami su boleto a las semifinales del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol.
(2026-03-14). ICAP: Solidaridad internacional se multiplica en apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La vicepresidenta primera del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), Noemí Rabaza Fernández afirmó este viernes que el movimiento internacional de solidaridad con Cuba multiplica su fuerza y acciones en respuesta a las nuevas medidas del Gobierno estadounidense de máxima presión económica a la isla, incluido un cerco energético. | La funcionaria destacó que suman más de mil 800 muestras en más de 150 naciones, junto a infinidad de organizaciones sindicales, juveniles, campesinas, religiosas, personalidades y activistas de los más variados ámbitos, quienes se oponen al hegemonismo imperial, al abuso y…
(2026-03-14). Presidente Díaz-Canel actualiza sobre estado de las relaciones con EE.UU. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel informó este viernes que funcionarios cubanos han sostenido, recientemente, conversaciones con representantes del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Desde la sede del CCPCC, y ante miembros del Buró Político, del Secretariado del Comité Central del PCC, y del Comité Ejecutivo del Consejo de Ministros, el mandatario expresó que el diálogo se ha realizado en acción colegiada con las máximas estructuras del Partido, del Estado, y del Gobierno, en correspondencia con la consistente política que ha…
(2026-03-14). Presidenta Sheinbaum respalda acercamiento entre La Habana y Washington. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum celebró este viernes el anuncio realizado por su homólogo cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, sobre los contactos que el Gobierno de Cuba mantiene con funcionarios de Estados Unidos, en medio de las crecientes presiones de la administración de Donald Trump contra La Habana. | " °Qué bueno!", exclamó la mandataria durante su conferencia matutina al referirse a la información divulgada por el presidente cubano. | Sheinbaum reiteró el compromiso de México con la solución pacífica de las controversias y defendió el diálogo diplomático como vía para resolver las diferencias. | En…
(2026-03-14). Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos adopta medidas ante recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense. radiohc.cu 
´La Universidad de Ciencia Médicas de Cienfuegos reorganiza el proceso de formación cumpliendo con indicaciones de la más alta dirección de nuestro país, ante la situación difícil que vivimos, al recrudecerse las medidas de presión contra Cuba, por el Gobierno estadounidense. ª | "En el caso de la formación de pregrado, los estudiantes del año terminal de todas las carreras de formaciones se mantienen vinculados a los escenarios, donde hoy realizan sus rotaciones y sus actividades de educación en el trabajo. | "El resto de los estudiantes continúa su proceso docente educativo en los municipios de resi…
(2026-03-14). Tubal Páez: El revolucionario que encontró en el periodismo su trinchera. cubadebate.cu Militante clandestino contra la dictadura de Batista, dirigente político y luego periodista, Tubal Páez Hernández dedicó más de medio siglo a contar la historia de Cuba desde las redacciones. Su vida, marcada por la modestia y el compromiso, es hoy referencia para nuevas generaciones de periodistas.
(2026-03-14). Presidente del Parlamento cubano participa en jornada por el Día Nacional de la Defensa. radiohc.cu El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado, Esteban Lazo Hernández participó este viernes en las actividades por el Día Nacional de la Defensa, acompañado por autoridades de La Habana; la ministra de Justicia, Rosabel Gamón, y jóvenes representantes del pueblo. | El Ministerio de Justicia informó en su perfil oficial de Facebook que las acciones desarrolladas en esta jornada contribuyeron al fortalecimiento de la preparación para la defensa de la Patria socialista, considerada el máximo honor y deber supremo de cada cubano. | La participación se realiza en correspondencia con…
(2026-03-14). Desmienten supuesto "Comunicado Especial" sobre "Opción Cero" por colapso energético en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En las últimas horas ha comenzado a circular a través de WhatsApp y otras redes sociales un mensaje que, utilizando membretes oficiales falsos, anuncia un supuesto "Comunicado Especial No. 1 del Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil" que alerta sobre una presunta "Opción Cero" por colapso energético en el país.
(2026-03-14). Homenaje en el Instituto de Comunicación Social a los caidos el 13 de Marzo. radiohc.cu 
El aniversario 69 de las acciones revolucionarias del 13 de marzo de 1957 se recordó en el Instituto de Comunicación Social durante la conmemoración se guardó un minuto de silencio en homenaje a los combatientes del Directorio Revolucionario que lidereados por José Antonio Echeverría asaltaron el Palacio Presidencial para ajusticiar al dictador Fulgencio Batista y tomaron la emisora Radio Reloj. | También se realizó el pase de lista simbólico de los mártires de la Federación Estudiantil Universitaria (FEU). | Durante la conmemoración se resaltó el momento en que el líder estudiantil José Antonio Echeverría desde…
(2026-03-14). 13 de marzo de 1957, memoria viva de la Revolución cubana. radiohc.cu El Museo de la Revolución, otrora Palacio Presidencial y sitio donde tuvieron lugar los acontecimientos, acogió este viernes un acto que recordó a los mártires del asalto al Palacio Presidencial y la toma de Radio Reloj, en su aniversario 69. | Por la ocasión se entregaron ofrendas florales a nombre del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana; Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República; de los consejos de Estado y de Ministros; de los estudiantes universitarios y de la emisora Radio Reloj. | Encabezar…
(2026-03-13). Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon, threatens Gaza-scale destruction. al-monitor.com By Alexander Cornwell and Maya GebeilyTEL AVIV/BEIRUT, March 13 (Reuters) – Israel destroyed a bridge in southern Lebanon on Friday and dropped leaflets in Beirut threatening Gaza-scale devastation as it deployed more troops to fight Iran-backed Hezbollah and warned of more attacks on the country's infrastructure. As Israeli warplanes pounded Beirut's suburbs with air strikes, Lebanon's interior minister said authorities were unable to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of people who have sought refuge in the capital.
(2026-03-13). Pentagon limits info, clashes with press over Iran. al-monitor.com The Pentagon's engagement with the media during the Iran war has been heavy on rhetoric, short on operational detail and characterized by an adversarial approach to mainstream outlets that seek to raise questions about the conflict.While journalists had access to detailed, often-daily briefings as well as embeds with troops during previous wars such as those in Iraq and Afghanistan, the US military has taken a markedly different approach to communicating during the Iran conflict.
(2026-03-13). What would ground troops in Iran mean for the US. newarab.com 
(2026-03-13). Pentagon elevates investigation into Iran school strike. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said on Friday it has elevated the investigation into a devastating February 28 strike on an Iranian girls' school after media reports revealed the probe shows U.S. forces were likely responsible.Iran has said thestrike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh School killed 168 children. If U.S. fault is confirmed, it would rank among the worst incidents of civilian deaths in decades of U.S. military strikes in the Middle East.Reuters first reported the investigation's initial findings on March 5.
(2026-03-13). Economist Jeffrey Sachs: U.S.-Israeli "War of Choice," Assault on U.N. Charter Could Lead to WWIII. democracynow.org 
The global economy has been rocked by the war in the Middle East, with Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatening energy flows and sending the price of oil soaring to its highest level in years. The United Nations Security Council responded to the unprovoked U.S.-Israeli war by passing a resolution this week condemning Iran — specifically for its attacks on U.S. allies in the region — while ignoring the role of the Trump administration and the Netanyahu government in instigating the bloodshed. Economist Jeffrey Sachs joins Democracy Now! to discuss the fallout of the "war of choice…
(2026-03-13). Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on. al-monitor.com US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entire world economy on the war's frontlines.The initial US victory in killing supreme leader Ali Khamenei has given way to a conflict that Washington cannot completely control, sharply limiting President Donald Trump's options.
(2026-03-13). 4 ways US Israel war against Iran will change the world. ummid.com As the smoke clears over the ruins of Tel Aviv and the burning tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a historical irony is emerging: The US-Israel war against Iran intended to cement American dominance may instead be the moment the United States loses its status as the world's sole superpower.
(2026-03-13). Iran lets 2 India-flagged gas tankers sail through Strait of Hormuz, insiders say. scmp.com Iran ‚Å has allowed two Indian-flagged liquefied ‚Å petroleum gas carriers to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, ‚Å four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, a rare exception to the Iranian blockade that has disrupted global energy supplies. | The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Shivalik crossed the Strait under escort from the Indian Navy, said two of the sources, and the second vessel, Nanda Devi, was expected to clear in the ‚Äånext few hours.
(2026-03-13). Strait of Hormuz transiting ships flash 'China owner' signals to evade Iran blockade. scmp.com Ships near the Strait of Hormuz are broadcasting Chinese affiliations in an apparent bid to avoid attack, at a time when Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep the strategic waterway closed. | The crews of at least 11 vessels sitting in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf had their transponders set to announce Chinese links on Friday afternoon, according to Kpler's MarineTraffic data platform.
(2026-03-13). Chinese sailor turns ship radio into message relay for stranded crews in Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn A Chinese sailor stranded with dozens of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has been using his ship's radio to relay voice messages for fellow Chinese crew members who lost communications signals, helping them send updates to their families back home.
(2026-03-13). US downplays Strait of Hormuz concerns as Trump claims 'there's nothing to be afraid of'. scmp.com The Trump administration has sought to minimise the impact of the Strait of Hormuz's effective closure while offering few details on how it might restore oil flows through the strategic waterway. | "There's nothing to be afraid of," US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News aired on Friday, urging oil tankers to "show some guts." | Trump said Washington was still considering escorting ships through the strait but did not indicate whether a decision had been made.
(2026-03-13). Kharg Island, struck by US, is key hub for Iran oil exports. al-monitor.com March 14 (Reuters) – Kharg Island, where U.S. forces on Friday destroyed military targets, is the hub for 90% of Iran's oil exports and has long been seen as a key vulnerability that would provoke a severe response by Tehran if attacked.President Donald Trump said on social media that the U.S. "totally obliterated every MILITARY target" on Kharg and threatened that oil infrastructure could be targeted if Iran continues to interfere with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-13). 'Expel US, Israel Envoys': Iran sets condition for Strait of Hormuz passage. ummid.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Tuesday March 10, 2026 asked Arab and European countries to expel the U.S. and Israeli ambassadors if they want safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-13). Trump threatens to strike Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked. al-monitor.com By Bo Erickson, Parisa Hafezi, Maya Gebeily and Alexander CornwellWASHINGTON/DUBAI/JERUSALEM, March 14 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to order strikes on the petroleum infrastructure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub unless Tehran stopped attacking vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz, a warning that could further roil markets already coping with a historic disruption in supply.
(2026-03-13). Treasury Secretary Bessent says US will escort ships through Strait of Hormuz as Iran war spirals. wsws.org The US-Israeli war on Iran, now in its thirteenth day, is rapidly spiraling and has triggered a cascading regional crisis centred on the Strait of Hormuz — the waterway through which 20 percent of the world's oil passes.
(2026-03-13). Existential Attrition: Iran's Closure of the Strait of Hormuz. dissidentvoice.org 
The geopolitical genie is out of the bottle: by capitalizing on geography to disrupt global trade, countries can strengthen their strategic position at relatively low cost. — Alex Mills, The Atlantic Council, March 12, 2026 With each day of glorified actions against Iran, with each cloudy press session claiming supreme success through sheer force, the …
(2026-03-13). How Iran turned Strait of Hormuz into potent weapon against US bombardment. scmp.com Long before the US and Israel ‚Å attacked Iran, the Islamic Republic had devised its own weapon: holding the world's main ‚Å oil lifeline hostage to offset its foes' military superiority, three regional sources familiar with Iranian planning said. | For decades, Iran has signalled that if pushed into a confrontation, it would restrict tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint where its adversaries are most exposed because disruptions there reverberate instantly through global energy…
(2026-03-13). UK says Russia, Iran trying to 'hijack global economy' amid Hormuz blockade. scmp.com UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has accused Russia and Iran of attempting to "hijack the global economy" as Tehran continued to blockade a major oil shipping route. | Iran's new supreme leader has vowed to continue attacking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for ongoing US-Israeli strikes on his country. | The blockade has seen oil prices jump to around US$100 per barrel, threatening higher inflation across the globe.
(2026-03-13). UN official calls for humanitarian cargo to be allowed through Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Jasper WardWASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) – A top United Nations humanitarian official on Friday called for humanitarian aid to be allowed to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.The comments made by Tom Fletcher, the U.N. under-secretary-generalfor humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, comes as Iran threatens to close the strait, which is considered a key trade route.
(2026-03-13). Turkish-owned ship allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
A Turkish-owned ship that had been waiting near Iran was allowed to pass through the In comments to Turkish media on Thursday that were released on Friday, Uraloglu said Ankara had declared the highest-level security warning for the strait and continued contacts with Iranian officials regarding the situation of the remaining 14 Turkish-owned vessels there. | "Fifteen ships (with Turkish owners) were there; we obtained…
(2026-03-13). US attacks Kharg Island, Trump says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday Said on Friday that the United States carried out strikes against "every military target" on Iran's Kharg Island export hub."For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island," Trump wrote on Truth Social."However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision." (Reporting by Ismail Shakil and Jasper Ward in Washington)…
(2026-03-13). The Oil Lobby Is Using the Iran War to Revive North Sea Drilling but Official Data Shows It Won't Cut Bills. bylinetimes.com 
As the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz crisis have driven fresh panic about energy security, a familiar set of voices has moved quickly to turn that fear into a renewed case for more North Sea drilling. But the institutions leading the charge have deep financial and institutional ties to the fossil fuel industry. | A Byline Times investigation reveals how the rest of the press has largely failed to reveal these conflicts of interest – despite the claims being contradicted by official data from the North Sea oil industry. |
| The Lobby: | On the Telegraph's Planet Normal podcast, Andy Critchlow…
(2026-03-13). Iran's new supreme leader urges continued closure of Hormuz Strait, vows to open new battlefronts. ecns.cn Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday called for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and pledged to open new fronts in his country's conflict with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-13). Headlines for March 13, 2026. democracynow.org U.S.-Israeli Attacks Have Forced 3.2 Million Iranians to Flee Their Homes, In First Public Statement, Iran's New Supreme Leader Vows to Keep Blocking Strait of Hormuz, 250+ Groups Call on Congress to Reject Request for $50 Billion in Funding for Iran War, Iranian Strike on Oman Kills Immigrant Workers as NATO Shoots Down Missile Fired at Turkey, Lebanon Death Toll Rises as Israel Bombs Central Beirut and Targets Civilian Infrastructure, Israel Drops All Charges Against Soldiers Accused of Sexually Abusing Palestinian Prisoner, Thousands March in Athens to Protest Greek Role in U.S.-Israeli Assault on Iran,…
(2026-03-13). International Union of Muslim Scholars criticizes Iranian strikes on Arab states but says Israel is main threat to region. longwarjournal.org A senior leader of the Qatar-based Muslim Brotherhood-aligned International Union of Muslim Scholars condemned Iran's recent retaliatory strikes against Middle Eastern countries while also urging Muslims to unite against a broader 'Zionist-American project.' Despite criticizing Tehran, the group remains focused on Israel as the primary adversary of the Islamic world.
(2026-03-13). USAF KC-135 'Stratotanker' shot down, ISR aircraft forced to replace destroyed ground-based radars. infobrics.org Precisely because of Iranian retaliatory strikes American combat aircraft have been forced to operate from bases further away, which made the KC-135 "Stratotankers" so critical. In addition, due to massive damage to US bases across the Middle East, particularly radar installations, Washington DC is now forced to use more ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) aircraft to provide its forces with critical combat data.
(2026-03-13). US Israel War Against Iran: Glaring Cost Difference. ummid.com The ongoing US and Israeli war against Iran and the latter's retaliatory strikes have once again demonstrated the mathematics of modern air defence.
(2026-03-13). US Failures in Iran Marks the End of PNAC "Simultaneous Warfare" . Reveals Russia is key to South Korea's "Strategic Security" globalresearch.ca You're probably wondering what Russia, South Korea, Iran and the United States could possibly have in common. |
(2026-03-13). The UK can't decide if it's in or out on war with Iran, but Russia gets an outright 'no'. thecanary.co 
So, our government says it doesn't want war with Iran, yet backs the warhawks attacking Iran, and tells the British public that flying sorties 'saves' British lives. British MPs are still straddling the fence over Trump's Iran war. But, even the Zionist-leaning Telegraph warned that these developments could plunge the country into a recession as […] | By
(2026-03-13). Mearsheimer: "there is no state on the planet more ruthless, more murderous than the Israelis" thecanary.co 
American political scientist and professor John Mearsheimer warned in an interview that if Israel starts losing its war on Iran, it will not hesitate to use nuclear weapons. He described Israel as the most ruthless state on the planet and warned that its influence in Washington has dragged the US into a war it never […] | By
(2026-03-13). Trump, the Dying Multilateral Order, and the Global South. fpif.org In the second year of Donald Trump's second term, beginning with the kidnaping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 2, 2026, followed by the war of choice he has waged against Iran alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the U.S. president has continued his demolition of the 80-year-old global order set up by Washington in the aftermath of the Second World War. | That dying regime is a structure of rules, practices, and policies maintaining the hegemony of the United States and the rest of the capitalist West that was promoted with the rhetoric of freedom, free trade, and democracy. In r…
(2026-03-13). Israel had no plan to beat Iran, but set the region ablaze anyway. thecanary.co 
Israeli war criminals waging war on Iran, despite admitting to having no plan to beat Iran, will burn down the house and unleash chaos on the wider region. The heat is rising. Energy prices are soaring, ships are being rerouted, and we have even heard talks of maritime escort operations. So who cares if the […] | By
(2026-03-13). Origins of the Current US/Israeli War on Iran. dissidentvoice.org DV coeditor Faramarz Farbod, who teaches Political Science at Moravian University, is the guest on Berks Community TV's "Centering on Peace" program. In this episode titled "Origins of the Current US/Israeli War on Iran," Farbod traces the origins of the current war from the beginnings of the 20th Century to today. The host is John …
(2026-03-13). Attack on Iran sparks dissent in U.S. Armed Forces — what next? workers.org 
The battle that started with the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israeli death machine's unprovoked assault on Iran has in its first 11 days expanded to a regional conflagration and is moving at undetermined speed toward a world war. Veterans For Peace offers assistance to GI dissenters. Antiwar and anti-imperialist activists in the . . . |
(2026-03-13). Israel Expands Bombing Campaign and Mass Displacement in Lebanon. truthout.org We speak with journalist Lylla Younes in Lebanon, where she says Israel's "massacres are multiplying" amid the broader U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Israeli strikes have killed nearly 700 people in Lebanon over the past two weeks, while attacks have expanded to include areas of central Beirut, which Israel claims are aimed at the powerful Hezbollah militia. This comes as Israel has vowed to expand its… |
(2026-03-13). Report from Beirut: Israel Expands Bombing Campaign & Mass Displacement in Lebanon. democracynow.org 
We speak with journalist Lylla Younes in Lebanon, where she says Israel's "massacres are multiplying" amid the broader U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Israeli strikes have killed nearly 700 people in Lebanon over the past two weeks, while attacks have expanded to include areas of central Beirut, which Israel claims are aimed at the powerful Hezbollah militia. This comes as Israel has vowed to expand its incursion into southern Lebanon. | "The vast majority of southern Lebanon is now under displacement orders," says Younes. "That is approximately 15% of the country."…
(2026-03-13). Iranian leaders determined to prove Islamic staying power. al-monitor.com Iran's leaders are seeking to show the staying power of their near half-century old clerical-based system and prove that it can withstand the killing of its longtime ruler and war with United States and Israel, analysts said.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader since the death of revolutionary founder Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, was killed along with several family members and top security figures in air strikes at the start of the US-Israeli attacks late last month.
(2026-03-13). Israel shifts to hyperlocal targeting in Iran as regime military power degrades (March 11-13 updates). longwarjournal.org The Iran conflict has entered a new phase after US—Israeli strikes have destroyed key military infrastructure, killed thousands of regime personnel, and degraded Iran's missile and drone launch rates. Israel has shifted toward hyperlocal targeting of repression units and regime figures inside Tehran, often aided by intelligence from Iranians on the ground. Simultaneously, the Tehran regime has publicly projected stability after Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation to supreme leader, despite Khamenei's continued absence from public view and some signs of internal strain.
(2026-03-13). Ukraine No Longer Priority for Western Europe: Weapons and Funding Redirected to Middle East. globalresearch.ca Due to the war between the United States-Israel and Iran, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is fading into the background. Ukraine is no longer a top priority for Western allies, as weapons and aid are being redirected to defend against Iranian …
(2026-03-13). The Newly Appointed Ayatollah "Clothed in the Armour of the Crusades" . Christianity is Illegal in Israel. globalresearch.ca Few people comprehend that when the Israeli/US military assassinated the Ayatollah, this was not just an ordinary assassination of a political leader, Khamenei was Iran's religious leader murdered by an [alleged] Secular Nation. | Akin to the Pope. Nor do people …
(2026-03-13). War on Iran: 'It's abominable, the lies that the American mainstream media is telling the people'. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: The US-Israeli war on Iran has entered its 11th day. Its impact is being increasingly felt across the globe. Al Jazeera is reporting residents of Tehran overnight experienced "some of the most intense bombardment" of the war. At least 40 people were reportedly killed near the city's Risalat Square. In Lebanon,…
(2026-03-13). Leading US Papers Defend the Indefensible in Iran Aggression. fair.org 
"The biggest mistake President Trump could make now would be to end the war too soon," the Wall Street Journal ( The United States and Israel are, for the second time in less than a year, committing "the supreme international crime" against Iran (FAIR.org,
(2026-03-13). Dozens of airstrikes target Iran-backed militias across Iraq. longwarjournal.org The unclaimed airstrikes, likely conducted by the United States as part of US-Israeli operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran, have targeted several Tehran-allied militias in Iraq and reportedly caused significant casualties. The US has not commented on these operations, which include over 30 reported strikes on the groups, who continue to attack US forces in the region.
(2026-03-13). The Inner Cabinet and the Outer Media. dissidentvoice.org Anyone who is not sick at heart and raging over the slaughter of over 165 young Iranian girls at a school by the American-Israeli monsters waging war on Iran is depraved and evil. It sickens me to state something so obvious, but I am afraid it is true that many are not distraught by the news. …
(2026-03-13). An emergency meeting on Iran. workers.org 
After the U.S. and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran Workers World managing editor Monica Moorehead opens Workers World Party emergency meeting, March 5, 2026. assassinating Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his family and staff, as well as massacring almost 200 people at a girls' elementary school — . . . |
(2026-03-13). Facing rockets, Arabs in northern Israel fume over lack of shelters. al-monitor.com Threatened by volleys of Hezbollah rockets and missiles from Iran, residents of Arab towns in northern Israel are complaining about a lack of public shelters."The state is obliged to build public shelters so that the entire population has access to safe havens," Mazen Ghanayem, mayor of the town of Sakhnin, told AFP. "Yet our town doesn't have a single public shelter worthy of the name."Located just 20 kilometres from the border with Lebanon, the town's 36,000 residents have grown all too used to the rockets fired by Hezbollah.
(2026-03-13). Far-right US leaders' religious extremism boosts Islamophobia. thecanary.co 
Since the escalation of Israel's genocide in Gaza in 2023, the US far right has been exploiting the chance to spread Islamophobia even further. And a new report suggests that prominent US figures have been increasingly using the rhetoric of Christian extremism to do so, particularly around the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran. 'Overtly religious' […] | By
(2026-03-13). United States and Israel Widens Regional War. globalresearch.ca Although the Trump administration and its settler-colonial proxy in Tel Aviv have exacted extensive damage on the Islamic Republic of Iran and Lebanon, Tehran and Hezbollah are striking back with a vengeance which has disrupted energy markets and brought into …
(2026-03-13). US-Israeli war on Iran makes a mockery of global governance rules. scmp.com The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have profound implications for the global governance order. For America, the world's mightiest power, to attack another nation without congressional or UN approval condemns the rules-based order to the dustbin of history. | Governance is about checks and balance by rules, self-restraint or simply a humble appreciation that waging "forever wars" often ends up in self-destruction. War is such an extreme and costly measure it should only be undertaken after careful…
(2026-03-13). War has halted Gulf oil flow ⚪ and restarting it be easy. al-monitor.com The war in the Middle East has largely paralysed the Gulf region's crucial oil industry, which has been hit by attacks and an export blockade.The war has forced companies to dramatically slow or even halt production ⚪ and restarting it will not be easy, even when the war is over.- What has been targeted? -Since the war started with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, at least 33 strikes or attempted strikes have targeted energy infrastructure in the Middle East, according to an AFP tally.
(2026-03-13). Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities. al-monitor.com Iran threatened Saturday to reduce US-linked oil facilities to "a pile of ashes" as the two-week-old Middle East war spilled over into a global oil price crisis.Iranian armed forces issued the warning after US President Donald Trump said he may decide to "wipe out" Iran's largest oil export hub on its Kharg Island.Waves of drone, missile and aerial bombing have displaced millions in the region and reportedly killed more than 1,200 people in Iran since the United States and Israel opened hostilities on February 28.
(2026-03-13). Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy: Israel Will Not Stop Wars & Occupation Until U.S. Pulls Support. democracynow.org 
Inside Israel, "there is no room for any question marks or doubts about this war," says journalist Gideon Levy, a columnist for Haaretz and a member of the newspaper's editorial board. He says war fever has taken over the country, with polls showing 93% support for the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, Lebanon and beyond — at least among the Jewish public. "Israel is doing as much as it can," he says. "As long as the American support is so massive, so blind and so automatic, this will go on." | Levy also criticizes Israel's military censorship system that strictly lim…
(2026-03-13). US-Israel-Iran War: Multiple explosions reported in Dubai, US Embassy targeted in Iraq as Iran escalates strikes | LIVE UPDATES. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As strikes by the United States and Israel continue to hit Iran, and Iran targets shipping and energy facilities in the Persian Gulf, there is still no sign that the war will end soon. | US-Israel-Iran War: Multiple explosions reported in Dubai, US Embassy targeted in Iraq as Iran escalates strikes | LIVE UPDATES…
(2026-03-13). Trump's Iran Mistake Expands beyond Middle East with Impacts in Eurasia and across the Globe. globalresearch.ca The past weekend offered, once again, a blunt reminder that the US-Israel war against Iran is not unfolding as many in Washington and Tel Aviv had hoped. | Iranian missile and drone strikes have caused casualties inside Israel, while attacks on …
(2026-03-13). Clarify narratives about the U.S. war on Iran. workers.org 
Recent U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran have sparked anger, as well as debates, across the globe. In calling for an end to the new war, it is important that activists recognize U.S. imperialism as the biggest and main oppressor of the world's people. Leftists and progressives should challenge false . . . |
(2026-03-13). Indicted war criminal issues a new call for genocide in Lebanon. thecanary.co 
Indicted war criminal Yoav Gallant has issued a new call for genocide in Lebanon during an appearance on Israeli TV. "We need to strike and eliminate everything that's in Dahiya, Baalbek, Tyre, Sidon, Nabatieh, everywhere" Yesterday, Channel 12: Wanted war criminal Yoav Gallant calls for genocidal measures in Lebanon and Iran, and says that for […] | By
(2026-03-13). 'Open War': Why Pakistan Just Launched a Deadly Assault on Afghanistan. thealtworld.com As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the Israeli war on Lebanon rapidly escalate, Pakistan has launched deadly airstrikes inside Afghanistan, killing dozens of civilians in what it calls an "open war." Obaidullah Baheer, Adjunct Lecturer at the American University of Afghanistan, joins to discuss what he calls "a war that has no endgame," explaining how Pakistan's attacks are destabilizing a country already struggling with 7.2 million returning refugees and a crippled economy. | He also discusses the hypocrisy of the U.S. designating Afghanistan a "global sponsor of abductions" while ignoring its own history of re…
(2026-03-13). Trump and Netanyahu's Iran quagmire is wrecking the global economy. scmp.com A declining superpower and an aspiring regional hegemon make a deadly combination. The warmongering duo of the United States and Israel have now given the world an illegal and potentially catastrophic war in Iran. | It's a tragic irony that both countries have a culture of extreme self-righteousness, with a constant army of apologists telling others they must stand up to evil wherever it exists because if they don't, it will come for them one day.
(2026-03-13). Iran seeks guarantees, compensation to end war with US, Israel. ummid.com In a major rebuke to Donald Trump, Iran Thursday March 12, 2026 sought guarantees and compensation to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-13). Collapse of Global Trust in Western Diplomacy. ummid.com The unfolding war against Iran — driven, in the view of many observers, by the strategic calculations of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has become a defining moment in the collapse of global trust in Western diplomacy.
(2026-03-13). 'Missile for Epstein Victims': Iran Sets New War Narrative. ummid.com In a personal blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran is now launching missiles on Israeli capital Tel Aviv and American bases in Gulf countries that are written with a message sympathizing victims of Jeffry Epstein.
(2026-03-13). Trump's Iran War Threatens a Refugee Crisis on a Scale That Dwarfs Syria. bylinetimes.com The US and Israeli air campaign against Iran is likely to have numerous unintended consequences. One of the most significant is the potential for a massive humanitarian disaster and refugee crisis that spills over into Europe. | It has the potential to be far larger than the Syrian refugee crisis, which had
(2026-03-13). "Masacre de niñas" : Aliada de Trump condena el ataque a una escuela iraní y pide una investigación. cubadebate.cu La primera ministra de Italia, Giorgia Meloni, conocida por su cercanía con el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump, rompió este viernes el silencio para cuestionar la guerra desatada por Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán. En un discurso ante el Senado italiano, la mandataria calificó la ofensiva como una peligrosa tendencia "al margen del derecho internacional".
(2026-03-13). Drone Attacks On U.S. From The Sea Are A Known Possibility. twz.com 
An FBI alert about the possibility of armed drones launched from a ship reflects real dangers even if the immediate threat is not credible.
(2026-03-13). Iranian Dies in ICE Custody as Trump Administration Bombs Iran. truthout.org As President Donald Trump launches a deadly bombing campaign in Iran that has killed more than 1,800 people, his administration is continuing to antagonize Iranians living within the United States as part of his mass deportation campaign. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced that Pejman Karshenas Najafabadi, a 59-year-old Iranian man who has lived in the U.S. |
(2026-03-13). They Lied About The School Bombing In Iran, And They're Going To Keep On Lying. caitlinjohnstone.com.au And Other Notes: ; ⚪ ‚ùñ | An ongoing internal US military investigation has reportedly Remember all the hasbarists and empire apologists who said it was a misfired Iranian missile that hit the school. Remember how aggressively and uniform…
(2026-03-13). Trump says US bombed Iran's Kharg Island, threatens oil infrastructure. scmp.com ‚Å US ‚Å President ‚Å Donald Trump said on Friday that the United ‚ÄåStates had carried out strikes against "every military target" on Iran's Kharg Island export hub. | "For reasons ‚Å of decency, I have ‚Äåchosen NOT to wipe out the Oil ‚ÄåInfrastructure on the ‚Å Island," ‚Å Trump said in a social media post. | "However, should Iran, or anyone ‚Äåelse, ‚Äådo anything to interfere ‚Äåwith the Free ‚Å and Safe Passage of ‚&A…
(2026-03-13). Iran war puts many in US on high alert, but synagogue attack shows limits. al-monitor.com (Refiles to wider audience with no changes to text or headline)By Ted Hesson, Jonathan Allen and Rich McKayWASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) – U.S. law enforcement officials are on heightened alert as the Iran war enters its third week, but the limits of their vigilance were on display as seeming lone-wolf attacks unfolded more than 500 miles apart in Virginia and Michigan on Thursday alone.
(2026-03-13). Pezeshkian's goodwill gesture not reflected in reality: Saudi Arabia to Iran. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Monday March 09, 2026 issued a stern warning to Iran over its continued attacks on its neighbors, also saying Masoud Pezeshkian's goodwill gesture is not reflected in reality.
(2026-03-13). International Working Women's Day: 'Free Cilia Flores!'. workers.org 
An International Working Women's Day action was held for Venezuela's kidnapped First Combatant Cilia Flores at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, on March 8. Brooklyn Against War organized the rally and march with many participating organizations. Report and photo by Sara Flounders |
(2026-03-13). Third Ramadan under genocide has not squashed its spirit. electronicintifada.net No call to prayer. No children playing. Few late night gatherings and hardly any standing mosques. Gaza's holy month has been a silent one.
(2026-03-13). Why is Israel dropping leaflets with QR codes over Beirut. newarab.com 
The Israeli army dropped a large number of leaflets over the Lebanese capital Beirut on Friday, some of which call on citizens to demand the disarmament of Hezbollah and insist that the decision should be in their hands rather than others'. | Others were designed to resemble a newspaper, carrying the headline: "In light of the great success in Gaza, the New Reality newspaper arrives in Lebanon… Where is our state heading?" | The move comes as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues to intensify, with Israel rejecting diplomatic overtures from Beirut amid the ongoing conflict, according to reports on the…
(2026-03-13). Trump and Netanyahu pave way to end Arab-Jewish conflict. onlineopinion.com.au After Iran and Gaza, the old two-state formula looks finished. Is it time to rethink how the Arab-Jewish conflict is actually resolved?
(2026-03-13). Israel enforces draconian Gaza closure during Ramadan. electronicintifada.net Fve Palestinians killed by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank.
(2026-03-13). Is Israel replicating its Gaza war tactics in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-03-13). Meta shadowbans clothing brand for exposing Israeli 'sniper safari'. thecanary.co 
Social media company Meta appears to have shadow-banned the pro-Palestine 'Wear the Peace' clothing brand. This happened after it shared previously unseen footage of Israeli soldiers gleefully shooting at displaced Palestinians. The firm's Instagram page has amassed 2.3m followers. The footage — which can only be described as resembling a sniper safari — had been […] | By
(2026-03-13). Palestinian actor says he attend Oscars because of US travel ban. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) – Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees said on Friday that a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration is preventing him from attending this weekend's Academy Awards, whose nominees include a movie in which he has a starring role."The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film about a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024, has been Oscar-nominated for best international feature film.
(2026-03-13). US Joins ICJ Case to Defend Israel From Allegations of Genocide. truthout.org After over two years of arming and otherwise supporting the Israeli government as it lays waste to the Gaza Strip — even after an October ceasefire deal — the United States this week officially joined an International Court of Justice case to defend Israel from allegations of genocide. The United Nations' primary tribunal announced Friday that the Trump administration had filed a declaration… |
(2026-03-13). Americans Deployed For Israel, Epstein's Smuggling Network Are US/Israel Losing This War? thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/13/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-03-13). UK's Peter Mandelson and ex-prince Andrew pictured in bathrobes with Jeffrey Epstein. scmp.com A photograph of Britain's former prince Andrew and veteran politician Peter Mandelson sitting in bathrobes alongside late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was unearthed on Friday in previously published documents. | The image is believed to be the first known photograph of the two men with Epstein. They are both currently engulfed in scandal in the UK over their ties to their mutual friend.
(2026-03-13). Starmer suspended national security safeguarding rules to protect Mandelson. thecanary.co 
In his latest 'smoking-gun, the Canary's Ranjan Balakumaran examines the partial release of the Mandelson files. These files concern Keir Starmer's decision to appoint Jefferey Epstein fanboy, Peter Mandelson to top-tier government positions. Balakumaran shows that beyond turning a blind eye to Mandelson's seedy relationship with serial child-rapist, Downing Street's negligible actions go further. The rules […] | By
(2026-03-13). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia on Wed March 18. ummid.com Eid 2026 Moon: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and neighboring Arab states are gearing up to sight the Eid 2026 Moon, Crescent, of the month of Shawwal on Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-13). Watch: AIPAC CEO names Rubio et al as "de facto Israeli assets" thecanary.co 
Grayzone investigative journalist Max Blumenthal has obtained a leaked audio recording of Elliot Brandt, CEO of AIPAC, Israel's biggest US lobbying group. In the recording, Brandt describes three politicians as tools for Israeli propaganda: Marco Rubio, now Donald Trump's warmongering, Islamophobic secretary of state; deranged Israel fanatic congresswoman Elise Stefanik and former national security adviser, […] | By
(2026-03-13). China's foreign trade up 18.3% in first two months of 2026. ecns.cn China's foreign trade surged 18.3% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, marking a robust start to the year, according to Tuesday's data from the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-03-13). Optimism and realism as Nepal set for youth-focused future. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-13). United Nations condemns Iran's self-defence strikes amid American imperialism's war of extermination. wsws.org The fact that 140 governments co-sponsored a resolution denouncing the right of a historically oppressed country to resist the most brutal forms of imperialist violence underscores that world capitalism has revived the barbarism previously associated with unrestrained colonial dominance and the two world wars of the 20th century.
(2026-03-13). Naspers' Brics Strategy Shows Emerging Markets Drive Global Value. infobrics.org Investments across China, Brazil and India narrow discount and underscore growth shift…
(2026-03-13). KC-135 Tanker Crashes In Iraq During Operation Epic Fury Sortie (Updated). twz.com A KC-135 Stratotanker that was taking part in "U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft," the command stated Thursday afternoon in a media release. "The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely." | "This was not d…
(2026-03-13). Meet Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com Iran's Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics, Sunday March 08, 2026 appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
(2026-03-13). In Era of Book Bans and War on History, Sinners Reveals What US Tries to Forget. truthout.org Warning: This article contains spoilers. Near the end of Sinners, there is a moment that Hollywood rarely permits. The character Smoke guns down a gang of Ku Klux Klan members who have come to murder his people — and then, with hands still trembling, he cradles his newborn child in his arms. Watching it, something strange and powerful stirred within me — as if the film were bending time… |
(2026-03-13). The Neocolonial Ambitions of NATO Countries. covertactionmagazine.com The term neo-colonialism first appeared in the mid-20th century and was used to describe the continuing control of colonial powers (Great Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Italy) over other nominally independent states, especially their colonies in Africa. In the 21st century, the meaning of the term neo-colonialism has expanded and is now used to …
(2026-03-13). India wins 3rd straight T20 World Cup. ummid.com India on Sunday March 08, 2026 defeated New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final played at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.
(2026-03-13). Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro in ICU with pneumonia. scmp.com Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has pneumonia and is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit, a hospital in the capital, Brasilia, said on Friday. | Earlier in the day, Bolsonaro's eldest son, Flavio, said on social media that his father was being transferred from prison to the hospital after waking up with chills and vomiting.
(2026-03-13). Kartik Bachhav of Malegaon among UPSC Civil Services 2025 Toppers. ummid.com Kartik Ravindra Bacchav of Malegaon has cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 and secured a place in the list of toppers released today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-13). Mother and three sons in custody over US embassy bomb in Norway. al-monitor.com OSLO, March 13 (Reuters) – Three brothers and their mother have been remanded in police custody for up to four weeks on suspicion of taking part in the bombing of the U.S. embassy in Oslo last week, a Norwegian court said in a ruling on Friday.The U.S. embassy was hit by an explosion on Sunday and police later said they had apprehended the suspects, accusing them of a "terror bombing" intended to kill or cause significant damage.
(2026-03-13). Rupee hits fresh all-time low of 92.44 against US dollar as oil prices sour amid Middle East tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Indian Rupee fell to a new record low of 92.44 against the US Dollar during intra-day trading on Friday, dropping 19 paise from its previous close. The fall came as global crude oil | Rupee hits fresh all-time low of 92.44 against US dollar as oil prices sour amid Middle East tensions…
(2026-03-13). On the Brink in Hormuz: How the Iran War Exposes a Dying Order. dissidentvoice.org Not so long ago, the Iran war could still be treated as a "shock" to the system—a sudden, violent anomaly that spooked traders, sent a few charts vertical, then, we were told, would be absorbed. Oil would spike and settle. Gasoline would lurch higher and then ease. Fertilizer prices would jump and "normalize." Shipping would …
(2026-03-13). Kazakhstan demolishes historic site where Trotsky once lived. wsws.org The city of Almaty in Kazakhstan is currently demolishing the house where Leon Trotsky spent several weeks in exile from the Stalinist bureaucracy.
(2026-03-13). Combat readiness check: Lessons learned by 19th Guards Mechanized Brigade. eng.belta.by Dmitry Artyomochkin noted that, taking into account the experience of the special military operation, attention must be paid to the actions of personnel as part of small tactical groups – pairs and trios.
(2026-03-13). Poisoned skies over Tehran: Toxic smoke and black rain crisis. newarab.com 
Late on the night of 7 March 2026, massive explosions lit up Tehran's skyline as But what remains in Tehran's sky in the following days is more than the memory of a fiery night. | At that time, the city's skyline was transformed as blasts rocked fuel depots across the northeast, south, and west of the capital, echoing as far as Kara…
(2026-03-13). How an iceberg's 'final dance' tells a story about our past and future. scmp.com Spare a thought for the iceberg A23a which, after an extraordinary 40-year life voyaging around the southern Atlantic Ocean, is this month expected to die unnoticed close to the island of South Georgia, a mess of "brash ice, small icebergs and bergy bits". | A23a was one of the largest "megabergs" to be spawned in our lifetimes. When it broke away from the Filchner Ice Shelf into the Weddell Sea in Western Antarctica in 1986, it covered an area of around 4,000 sq km — about the size of Hong Kong…
(2026-03-13). Belarus, Cuba prepare meeting of joint trade and economic commission. eng.belta.by The parties also exchanged views on possible dates for the next meeting of the Belarusian-Cuban Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.
(2026-03-13). Israel refuses Lebanon's offer for direct talks, continues war. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-13). Sen. Josh Hawley's Bill Would Undo Federal Approval of Mifepristone Nationwide. truthout.org U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley filed legislation this week that would undo federal approval of mifepristone, a key abortion drug, nationwide. The move underscores the anti-abortion movement's growing dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's approach to the issue. "Congress must act now to protect the health and safety of women," Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, said in a Wednesday statement. |
(2026-03-13). US economic growth slumps to 0.7% in fourth quarter, stoking inflation worries. scmp.com The US economy grew at a significantly slower pace than initially estimated for the final months of 2025, government data showed on Friday, a major downgrade that comes as fallout from war in the Middle East looms. | US gross domestic product rose at an annual rate of 0.7 per cent in the fourth quarter, the Commerce Department said. | This was sharply down from its earlier estimated 1.4 per cent over the October to December period.
(2026-03-13). Haitian Asylum Seeker Found Unresponsive Days After Being Stranded at ICE-ISAP Office. lataco.com Daphy Michel, 31, was surveilled by ICE via ankle monitor as part of their "Alternatives to Detention Program." She was found dead at a Pittsburgh bus shelter on March 2.
(2026-03-13). UK trade union leaders issue toothless statements on illegal war against Iran. wsws.org Appeals to the government to work for a diplomatic solution are maintained even as it has made clear its commitment to the US-led war, making UK air bases available for American aircraft and deploying British aircraft to protect US bases, as well moving the destroyer HMS Dragon to the region.
(2026-03-13). Marine Expeditionary Unit Deploying To The Middle East: Report (Updated). twz.com 
The Pentagon is reportedly moving a Marine Expeditionary Unit and additional warships to the Middle East, as the war with Iran continues. The move,