(2026-03-14). Joy At Death And Destruction. popularresistance.org The United States and Israel are both reveling in inflicting the maximum possible death and suffering on Iran. | After the genocide in Gaza, on a far larger field in Iran, those in power in Israel and the U.S. have a lust to kill and they revel in impunity. | The Epstein Files reveal the same dynamic. We live in a society where those who obtain power wish to exercise it in the cruellest possible ways against the most defenceless. | It appears to be a feature of late Western capitalist society, where sociopathic tendencies are essential to obtaining power in a society which rejects altruism and cooperation as conc…
(2026-03-15). Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in West Bank, Palestinian health authorities say. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including a mother, father and two children, as they drove in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, Palestinian health authorities said. | A mother and father, ages 35 and 37, and two of their children, ages 5 and 7, were shot in the head in the village of Tammun, while two of their other children sustained injuries, Palestinian health authorities. | The Israeli military said it was looking into the reports. | The Palestinian Health Ministry also said one Palestinian was killed in an attack by settlers overnight. | Israeli settlers in the West Bank are taking advantage of c…
(2026-03-14). 'They Were All I Had': Lebanese Father Buries Parents, 4 Daughters Killed by Israeli Bombing. scheerpost.com Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams A grieving Lebanese father said he buried his parents, four young daughters, and other relatives on Friday after they were killed by an Israeli airstrike—one of many that have wiped out families in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. "I lost four of my children, four daughters, they were all I had," the unidentified man—whose …
(2026-03-15). Thursday 3/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-03-15). Venezuela Resumes Gas Exports to Colombia; Petro Proposes Lifting Venezuela's MERCOSUR Suspension. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "All the efforts that we are making are to honor the Liberator Simón Bolívar so…
(2026-03-15). Venezuela se instala en semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Venezuela firmó una de las sorpresas del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol al vencer este sábado 8-5 a Japón en el loanDepot park de Miami, para conquistar un histórico pase a semifinales. Los sudamericanos enfrentarán el lunes a la sorprendente e invicta Italia, que derrotó 8-6 a Puerto Rico para asegurar su presencia en la semifinal.
(2026-03-15). Venezuela se instala en semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Venezuela firmó una de las sorpresas del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol al vencer este sábado 8-5 a Japón en el loanDepot park de Miami, para conquistar un histórico pase a semifinales. Los sudamericanos enfrentarán el lunes a la sorprendente e invicta Italia, que derrotó 8-6 a Puerto Rico para asegurar su presencia en la semifinal.
(2026-03-15). War escalates as US strikes Iran's energy lifeline. dawn.com • US bombs Kharg Island, key to 90pc of oil exports | • Tehran warns it will target any facility in region linked to US | • Trump says warships from several countries to guard Hormuz | • US embassy in Baghdad urges Americans to leave Iraq | • Iran Guards say targeted US forces at Saudi base with missiles | • Iranian military claims US aircraft carrier 'neutralised' | DUBAI: After the United States on Saturday bombed Iran's main energy hub and President Donald Trump predicted "many countries" would send wars…
(2026-03-15). Iran war exposes fragility of Gulf-Asia supply chains. scmp.com Since the Iran war began late last month, it has threatened shipping across the Middle East's two most important maritime chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb — through which much of Asia's energy imports and manufactured exports flow. | For Gulf states and their major trading partners in Asia, the conflict is forcing a hard question: what, if anything, can protect supply chains if US security guarantees can no longer be taken for granted?
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). '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.
(2026-03-15). Iran's Samson Option: Gulf Oil Reprisals for Kharg Would Crash the World Economy. scheerpost.com Juan Cole for Informed Comment President Donald J. Trump threatened Friday to destroy Iran's major oil terminal on Kharg Island if Tehran continued to obstruct shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He said that the US had already destroyed military installations on the island. The Iranian press reported 15 large explosions on the island. Some 90% of Iranian petroleum …
(2026-03-15). With just 18 days of LPG stocks, is India prepared for prolonged Hormuz Hormuz blockade. hindustantimes.com In this ground report, Ananya Dutta heads into the queues outside a gas agency in Delhi where people have been waiting overnight for a single cooking gas cylinder. As tensions escalate in the Middle East between the United States, Israel and Iran, disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to ripple through global energy supply chains. India imports a majority of its LPG, and any instability along this route can quickly reach Indian kitchens. But are the long lines outside gas agencies simply panic buying, or is there a deeper supply problem unfolding? Speaking to daily wage workers, homemakers, and fr…
(2026-03-15). Karachi citizens fume as unannounced gas cuts continue to disrupt Sehri cooking, Iftar. dawn.com A man walks past scores of gas cylinders, while LPG (right) is filled at a shop in North Nazimabad. —Fahim Siddiqi / White Star | KARACHI: Following the suspension of supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the city's gas crisis has worsened amid Ramazan's peak demand, leaving fasting residents struggling during crucial Sehri and Iftar hours. | Meanwhile, the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has introduced an unannounced supply schedule, compounding the peoples' problems. | Since the
(2026-03-15). Between hedging & clarity. dawn.com THE clouds of ambiguity still hang over Pakistan's diplomatic position amid the escalating tensions in the Gulf triggered by the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. | Although Islamabad has signalled what its position might be if forced to choose between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the unfolding crisis continues to test Pakistan's delicate diplomatic balancing act with both countries. As Tehran responded to the strikes with retaliatory attacks on its Arab neighbours, the confrontation has quickly moved beyond a regional dispute, evolving into a crisis with broader global implications. | Recently, Prime Minister Shehbaz S…
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Turkey says Iran feels 'betrayed' by US attacks during nuclear talks. scmp.com Turkey's powerful foreign minister said on Saturday that there is no serious initiative to resume negotiations between the United States and Iran but that he believes Iran is open to backchannel talks. | The comments by Hakan Fidan came as Ankara is striving to stay out of the widening war in the Middle East.
(2026-03-15). US, China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping meet business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. — Reuters/FileTalks to focus on tariffs, rare earths, high-tech export controls.Analysts see little prospect for breakthrough due to Iran war.New US trade probes…
(2026-03-15). Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, Zelenskiy says. tribune.com.pk 
Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones to use against the US and Israel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told CNN in an interview excerpt aired on Saturday. | Zelenskiy told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that it is "100% facts" that Iran has used Russian-made Shaheds ‚Å to attack US bases. | Shahed drones have been linked to other attacks on countries in the region, although their manufacturers are not always clear. | Read: Five US Air Force refuelling planes struck in Iranian missile strike on Saudi Arabi…
(2026-03-15). Trump says Iran deal terms 'not good enough' as US warns of more strikes on Kharg Island. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Iran appeared willing to make a deal to end the war, but the terms were "not good enough yet," while warning that Washington could carry out further strikes on the Iranian oil export hub of Kharg Island. | In a telephone interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump said Tehran wanted negotiations but insisted any agreement would require Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions. | "Iran wanted to make a deal, but I'm unwilling to do so now because the terms are not good enough yet," Trump said. He declined to specify the terms but said an Iranian commitment to abandon nuclear ambitions wou…
(2026-03-15). Iran's asymmetric warfare. dawn.com ISRAEL and, in this case, its proxy the US launched their The stated objectives of the illegal war were the destruction of Iran's nuclear programme (which, last year, Trump claimed his B2 bombers had decimated during the
(2026-03-15). Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
Just over two weeks before President Donald Trump is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, Chinese uncertainty over the US leader's goals and the impact of the Iran war hang over the highly anticipated state visit. | Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aimed at sealing a trade war truce the two leaders shook hands on when they met in South Korea in October. | But for Beijing, which likes to carefully choreograph such events to avoid any possibility of embarrassment, Trump's free-wheeling style is proving a challenge. | A source familiar with negotiations told AFP that Chinese o…
(2026-03-15). Neocon Nightmare: Americans Flee Iraq as US Embassy is Hit and Oil Ports are Closed. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Saturday the US Embassy in Baghdad It was the second attack on the embassy since the Israelis and the U.S. launched their war on Iran on February 28. The embassy thereafter called on all Americans to flee Iraq. | I visited that embassy in 2013, and I hope ev…
(2026-03-15). How might the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran fail? mondoweiss.net 
Every week the U.S.-Israeli war grinds on without a decisive conclusion becomes a lesson in the limits of U.S. power. A campaign initially meant to reinforce U.S. and Israeli supremacy may instead signal its decline.
(2026-03-15). Tehran reminds Modi about need to activate BRICS. dawn.com • Under India's chairmanship, the expanded bloc has remained silent | • Pezeshkian, Araghchi urge Indian counterparts to spearhead a 'strong and constructive' intervention | • New Delhi caught in a diplomatic bind amid domestic LPG crisis; balances pro-Israel comments with its 'friend of Iran' status | NEW DELHI: Iran's top leaders have urged their Indian counterparts to activate the BRICS to play a "strong and constructive role" in the escalating war with the US and Israel, according to Iranian government readouts of recent telephone conversations. | The issu…
(2026-03-15). '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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Pakistan to export food to Gulf states as regional supply chains affected. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to take the necessary measures to export food items to Gulf countries via maritime routes as the Iran war disrupts food supply in the region, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office. | The statement said that PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting to review Pakistan's domestic food situation and the export of surplus commodities in light of changing regional dynamics due to the US-Israel war on Iran. | The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministe…
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Israel tells US it is 'running critically low' on interceptors amid Iran war. geo.tv 
(2026-03-15). Zelenskiy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, after Kyiv sent specialists to four countries in the region. | Zelenskiy told reporters in comments cleared for release on Sunday that each of the three teams sent to the Middle East consisted of ‚Å dozens of people, who will conduct expert assessments and demonstrate how drone defences should operate. | Gulf states have expended large quantities of air-defence missiles to &sbq…
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). From Khamenei to Khamenei: Revolutionary Islamism to National-Islamist Statism? muslimskeptic.com Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as the successor to his deceased father as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Formally, the position of Supreme Leader is filled by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical council whose members are elected by popular vote in …
(2026-03-15). Madison, April 11, 2026: Lessons From Minneapolis! A Discussion With People's Fighters! wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/1CoWZEwdz2/ A panel discussion with rank and file workers on the ground in Minneapolis MN fighting against ICE occupation, along with WIsconsin labor and community activists mobilizing for MAY 1st!Come hear first-hand accounts from Minneapolis rank and file labor activists on the ground about their fight against ICE occupation and organizing mass strike …
(2026-03-15). After earlier returns, more Iranian female footballers abandon Australian asylum. geo.tv 
(2026-03-15). FMD cases in North West rise to 179. sanews.gov.za FMD cases in North West rise to 179 | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced a rise in confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) across the province. | In a statement on Saturday, the department alerted communities, farmers, and stakeholders that infections had climbed to 179. | "As of 06 March 2026, three additional cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number of infections from 158 to 179," the department said. | The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality remains the most affected, with 58 cases, followed by the Bojanala Platinum District with 53, the Dr Ru…
(2026-03-15). Pakistani women's voices resonate at UN rights forum. dawn.com UNITED NATIONS: At the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the United Nations this week, two Pakistani voices — one from the country's parliamentary platform and the other from the moral authority of a Nobel laureate — placed access to justice for women at the centre of a polarised global debate. | Speaking during the General Debate on behalf of Asifa Bhutto Zardari, Senator Bushra Anjum stressed that strengthening access to justice requires more than declarations — it demands institutional reform, representation within justice systems, and dismantling structural bar…
(2026-03-15). Pakistan Railways to run four special trains for Eid travellers. dawn.com LAHORE: In a bid to enable more and more people to travel by train on the eve of the upcoming Eid, Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to operate four special trains from major stations to various destinations. | According to a spokesperson for the PR, the first special trains will depart from Lahore for Karachi via Okara, Sahiwal and Khanewal on March 16. | The second train will depart from Quetta for Rawalpindi via Sukkar, Rahimyar Khan, Khanewal and Lahore on March 17. | The third train will depart from Karachi for Peshawar on March 17, followed by the fourth train that will depart from Karachi for Lahore on Ma…
(2026-03-15). President Ramaphosa to address inaugural National Transport Conference. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address inaugural National Transport Conference | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the inaugural National Transport Conference at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on Monday. | The conference, held under the theme: "Transport: The Driver for Growth, Job Creation, Inclusivity and Sustainability" will bring together decision-makers, investors and innovators to deliberate on building a sustainable transport system that supports economic growth and job creation. | The Presidency said the gathering will provide a platform for stakeholders across government, business and civil society to eng…
(2026-03-15). Mercedes teenager Antonelli wins maiden grand prix in China. tribune.com.pk 
An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who made his maiden podium for Ferrari. | The 19-year-old Antonelli converted being the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history into victory after both McLarens dramatically failed to start the Shanghai race. | Antonelli briefly lost the lead at the start but once he got back in front he controlled the pace to cruise home to the chequered flag by more than five seconds from Russell. Charles Leclerc was fourth in the second Ferrari. | "I'm speechless, I'm about to…
(2026-03-15). PTI calls for OIC moot over war on Iran. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The PTI has expressed deep alarm over the rapidly deteriorating regional security environment and called upon the government to immediately convene an emergency meeting of the OIC to forge a united response and foil any attempt to once again drag the region and the Ummah into a foreign-imposed and catastrophic conflict. | In a statement issued on Saturday, PTI Central Inf ≠ormation Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said urgent diplomatic action was imperative to prevent the Muslim world from being dragged into another devastating war. He warned that rapidly escalating tensions could destabilise the entir…
(2026-03-15). Madison, April 25, 2026: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Year Anniversary Celebration! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-15). California 175 – Pan African Heritage at Sutter's Fort and California Gold Mining District. indybay.org Imagine the positive impact on society if people of Pan African Ancestry were part of the daily Sutter's Fort, State Historical Park Tourist and Educational experience. | People of Pan African Ancestry provided financial venture capital, agriculture products, cooking, barrel making, personal military escort, fur trapping, scouting and much, much more…
(2026-03-15). Thursday 3/19: Tell Target to STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-03-15). Thursday 3/19: Film Showing: Coup 53. indybay.org Berkeley City College Auditorium | 2050 Center Street | Berkeley, California 94704…
(2026-03-15). War risk, freight surge cloud trade outlook. dawn.com KARACHI: Industry stakeholders have expressed mixed views on supply chain risks linked to imported raw materials following the imposition of an illegal Commodity traders, however, claim that many of their members have temporarily suspended import and export activities until freight and war risk premiums…
(2026-03-15). Trump administration slams CNN over Iran war coverage. dawn.com • Pete Hegseth calls reporting 'patently ridiculous' | • Thompson says network will keep reporting 'the truth' | WASHINGTON: The Pentagon and White House slammed CNN over its Iran war coverage on Friday — with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying he looked forward to an ally of President Donald Trump taking over the news network. | Hegseth spent part of a news conference on US military operations against Tehran criticising the media and CNN in particular, urging for what he called an "actual patriotic press". | The former Fox News host was particularly incensed by a sto…
(2026-03-15). UN chief seeks $308m aid for Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced a flash humanitarian appeal of $308.3 million to support civilians in Lebanon, after ongoing Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's rocket counter-attacks left around 816,000 Lebanese internally displaced, a figure that is set to rise. | "I am here on a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon," he said on Friday in Beirut, capital of the war-ravaged country. | "Solidarity in words must be matched by solidarity in action. This aid is urgently needed. The military escalation across the region is taking a terrible toll, including in Lebanon," the UN chief added.
(2026-03-15). The Billionaire Enclave Movement Isn't Coming — It's Already Here. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer If you think the future of global capitalism looks like more deregulation, more privatization, and more billionaire capture of public life, you're only seeing the surface. As Margaret Flowers lays out in this week's Clearing the FOG, a new class of ultra‚Äëwealthy libertarian visionaries is carving out private city‚Äëstates — zones where democratic …
(2026-03-15). "These People are Crazy:" Climate Science and the Cult of Self-Loathing. wattsupwiththat.com There was a time when environmental stewardship meant conservation grounded in gratitude rather than condemnation. It reflected a belief that a prosperous and confident society could protect its natural inheritance without repudiating the very progress that made such protection possible. The American conservation tradition grew from strength, not shame. In recent decades, however, much of what is presented as settled "climate science" has drifted from practical environmental management toward a sweeping moral narrative that indicts industrial civilization itself. The debate is no longer confined to atmospheric ch…
(2026-03-15). Monday 3/16: Time for Mayor Lurie to GO: STOP Harassing Black Residents & Causing Health & Safety Danger. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall | At Polk St. Entrance | SF Civil Service Hearing At Rm 400 in SF City Hall…
(2026-03-15). Workers Are Leaving the Trump Coalition. progressivehub.net JARED ABBOTT & JOAN C. WILLIAMS | JACOBIN…
(2026-03-15). India and West Asia Crisis: Managing Interdependence in Volatile Region. ummid.com West Asia will not stabilise on India's timeline. The shocks will keep coming. The only real question is whether the right systems — and the right clarity — are already in place when they do.
(2026-03-15). Overnight strikes in Afghanistan's Kandahar target 'terrorist hideouts and military infrastructure', says state media. dawn.com The Pakistan military carried out overnight strikes in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, targeting "terrorist hideouts and military infrastructure," as the military continues its operation against the Afghan Taliban, state-run Pakistan TV reported on Sunday, citing security sources. | According to Pakistan TV, the strikes "targeted facili…
(2026-03-15). The Ashes of Puerto Vallarta. counterpunch.org On a recent sunny day, tourists and locals on Puerto Vallarta's ocean front boardwalk, the Malecon, watched intensely as a Mexican navy helicopter buzzed the water carrying out practice maneuvers with a patrol boat. The military machines conducted their exercise minutes after a group of four humpback whales had splashed the same waters for different, […] | To read this article, log in
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(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Madison, April 4, 2026: Worker's Assembly Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wibailoutpeople.org 
Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 while supporting striking sanitation workers fighting for union recognition with their union AFSCME. | At May Day Solidarity School in Madison, Wisconsin March 14, 2026. | Photo:
(2026-03-15). Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl in final ODI against Bangladesh. dawn.com Pakistan on Sunday won the toss and opted to bowl against Bangladesh in their final and third One-Day International in Dhaka. | "Pakistan win the toss and opt to field first in the third ODI," said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on X, referring to ODI captain Shaheen Afridi's decision. | The match is being played at Dhaka's Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. ; ⚪ In their second ODI on Friday, Pakistan
(2026-03-15). Italy Advances to World Baseball Classic Semifinals Sending Puerto Rico Home. radiohc.cu Havana, March 14 (RHC) — With Daikin Park packed to capacity, Italy defeated Puerto Rico 8-6 today in a heartbreaking game that gave them a ticket to the semifinals in the VI World Baseball Classic, shattering the Puerto Ricans' dream. | Simply put, the Italians continue to prove they are the revelation of this tournament. It's the first time they've advanced this far in the Classic, and all signs point to them being a force to be reckoned with, as they demonstrated early in the game. | Puerto Rico, with a more favorable history in this competition, came out against the Europeans with those credentials, and…
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Six terrorists killed in joint operation by CTD, police in KP's Kohat. dawn.com KOHAT: Six terrorists were killed in a joint operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kohat district's Lachi tehsil by the Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) and Kohat police, the police said on Sunday. | In a statement, Kohat District Police Officer Shahbaz Elahi said that the CTD and police carried out the operation after receiving intelligence that terrorists were planning to orchestrate a large-scale attack in Lachi. | Subsequently, a large contingent of CTD personnel and police launched "a search and strike operation". During the operation, the suspects opened fire on the police, to which the teams responded," he s…
(2026-03-15). Trump administration order declares embattled oil project exempt from state laws. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, CA, March 13, 2026 — In a move that experts say directly challenges the rule of law in the United States, the Trump administration today issued an order declaring that a start-up Texas oil company is exempt from any state law that conflicts with its plan to restart oil production on California's Central Coast.
(2026-03-15). President Miguel Díaz-Canel praises work of Cuban press in the Revolution. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, congratulated Cuban journalists on the country's Press Day, which is celebrated in tribute to the founding of the newspaper *Patria*. | On X, the Head of State referred to the Cuban press as a worthy companion in all the battles of the Revolution, both within and outside the Homeland. | He noted that it "has always told the story from the trenches—whether amidst the hardships of daily life or during internationalist missions." | Furthermore, he asserted that—alongside combatants, doctors, teachers,…
(2026-03-15). Friday 3/20: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-03-15). Saturday 4/18: Marina: Greatest Enemy – Film and Conversation. indybay.org Marina Library Community Room, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA, 93955…
(2026-03-15). Controlling Kharg Island: Options for United States. ummid.com The Trump administration is weighing whether US Special Forces could seize or neutralise the Kharg Island as part of its strategy to pressure Iran during the continuing war.
(2026-03-15). There were 5,268 evictions filed in Oakland during 2025. indybay.org Many evictions lead to homelessness and being unhoused on the cold hearted streets of Oakland.
(2026-03-15). Cuban president speaks with media professionals on Cuban Press Day. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic—joined by Politburo member and Secretary of Organization, Roberto Morales Ojeda — held an exchange today with a delegation of professionals from national media outlets as part of the Cuban Press Commemoration Week. | The occasion provided a fitting opportunity to discuss how the sector transforms challenges into opportunities and continues to grow its audience by studying and adopting global trends. These trends enable the sector to be better positioned to continue de…
(2026-03-15). Sunday 3/29: Unstitched: A Celebration of the Saree. indybay.org Asian Art Museum, Larkin St, San Francisco. Parking is at the adjoining UC Law or Civic Center garages.
(2026-03-15). Cuba denies alleged official statement regarding "Option Zero" radiohc.cu Cuba's Civil Defense General Staff has refuted a statement that has been circulating on social media, which warns of an alleged "Option Zero" scenario resulting from an energy system collapse. | The text, alarmist in nature, details a catastrophic scenario that would include a total halt to transportation, widespread suspension of electricity service, a cessation of water pumping, and an extreme tightening of food rationing, among other measures. | "It is important to note that the National Civil Defense General Staff has not issued any communication containing such content or utilizing such a format. The genuine…
(2026-03-15). Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24, 2026: ICE Data Centers Corporate Research! wibailoutpeople.org 
Ric Urrutia (M.S., Labor Studies) is an Organizer, Podcaster and Artist, that specializes in corporate research. Ric Urrutia has been teaching others how to research corporations, government agencies, and elected officials for over 20 years. His presentations focus on corporations and political power structures. Ric bases his research on the idea that a better world …
(2026-03-15). 12th Maths QR Code takes to YouTube Channel, CBSE in damage control. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education Tuesday March 10, 2026 went into damage control mode after the QR Code printed on the CBSE 12th Mathematics Paper led to a YouTube Music Channel, sparking a massive row.
(2026-03-15). Legend, John Landy: The athlete who the extra. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-15). Meet Fathima Shehza: CA Intermediate January 2026 Topper. ummid.com Fathima Shehza K has topped the ICAI CA Intermediate January 2026 exam the result of which has been declared on Sunday March 08, 2026.
(2026-03-15). Job contracts can't override NIRC jurisdiction: IHC. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by M/s Reko Diq Mining Company, ruling that "exclusive jurisdiction" clauses in employment contracts cannot be used to "oppress" workers or oust the statutory jurisdiction of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC). | A single bench comprising Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas observed that while commercial entities are free to choose forums for dispute resolution, such freedom is not absolute in employment contracts where an "inequality of bargaining power" exists. | The controversy arose from an employment contract offered to Rubina Mu…
(2026-03-15). Wang urges Muttaqi to cease fire. tribune.com.pk 
China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve their disputes through dialogue rather than force, calling for restraint and an immediate ceasefire as tensions rise between the two neighbours. | Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed the message during a phone call with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, according to a statement released by China's foreign ministry on Friday. | Wang stressed that both sides should remain calm and work toward defusing tensions through direct engagement. | Wang urged the two countries to exercise restraint and hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible to…
(2026-03-15). Govt hikes kerosene by Rs40 per litre, keeps petrol and diesel prices unchanged. dawn.com The government has increased the price of kerosene oil by another Rs40 per litre and approved Rs23 billion price differential subsidy for payments to oil companies (OMCs) to keep the prices of two other oil products — petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) — unchanged for the week ending March 20. | Otherwise, the petrol and HSD prices should have gone up by more than Rs49 and Rs75 per litre with effect from March 14. | With fresh price notification, Kerosene, commonly described as poor man's fuel, has become the most expensive consumer product at Rs358 per litre and has seen the highest increas…
(2026-03-15). Saturday 3/28: Know Your Rights: Best Practices for Interacting with Immigration Enforcement. indybay.org India Community Center | 525 Los Coches St. | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-03-15). When machines begin to think. tribune.com.pk 
Besides other grave issues such as climate change, global warming, nuclear proliferation and scarcity of resources concerning the future of human society and the world, the question of Artificial Intelligence (AI)—and its involvement in and impact on holistic life— has been haunting all types of discussions at diversified forums, for a few years. The enthusiasm and ambitiousness associated with this unprecedented new technological advancement is logically entangled with equally intensified reservations, and horrors. Some blockbuster movies, under sci-fi and fantasy genres, and the vicissitudes took…
(2026-03-15). Monday 3/16: Phone Bank for Leqaa Kordai & Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/pb-ly…
(2026-03-15). Friday 3/13: Free Food Church now in FELTON every Friday. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon | #BoulderCreek 2pm-?till food gone (Downtown ~13080 Hwy 9 between Jenna Sue's Cafe and the taqueria)…
(2026-03-15). Friday 3/27: Seaside: West Bank Palestinians Build Self-reliance. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-03-15). Dahiyeh: the Beirut Suburb at the Heart of a Deadly Israeli Military Doctrine. juancole.com The Conversation) — Over the ten days of the renewed conflict in the Middle East, Beirut's southern district of Dahiyeh has been targeted by Israel, which is…
(2026-03-15). Rainfall brings relief as weather system moves into Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
A weather system carrying clouds and light winds from the west has entered Pakistan on Sunday, triggering rainfall across several parts of Punjab, including Lahore. | Rainfall has been reported in several districts of the province, including southern, central and upper Punjab, bringing pleasant weather and lowering temperatures. | In Lahore, rain that began late at night, accompanied by cool winds, improved the weather conditions, providing relief to residents. | The managing director of the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has placed officers and staff on alert to ensure drainage arrangements in view of the…
(2026-03-15). President Miguel Díaz-Canel praises work of Cuban press in the Revolution. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, congratulated Cuban journalists on the country's Press Day, which is celebrated in tribute to the founding of the newspaper *Patria*. | On X, the Head of State referred to the Cuban press as a worthy companion in all the battles of the Revolution, both within and outside the Homeland. | He noted that it "has always told the story from the trenches—whether amidst the hardships of daily life or during internationalist missions." | Furthermore, he asserted that—alongside combatants, doctors, teachers,…
(2026-03-15). Here's why Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Al-Nassr Vs Al-Khaleej. ummid.com This is now almost certain that Al-Nassr Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss the Al-Nassr vs Al-Khaleej SPL match Saturday March 14, 2026.
(2026-03-15). UAW 4811 UCSF Mission Bay Members & Supporters Protests Union Busting Tactics by UC Bosses. indybay.org UCSF UAW 4811 workers rallied at the Mission Bay campus 3/12/26 to demand that bargain for a fair contract. They also have filed unfair labor practices by UC against their union rights.
(2026-03-15). New Zealand observes seven years since shootings at Christchurch mosques. dawn.com Remembrances took place in Christchurch to observe and honour the victims of two terror attacks on mosques that killed scores of worshipers seven years ago, media reports said Sunday. | Fifty-one victims were killed and 40 injured at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre on March 15, 2019. in New Zealand's deadliest-ever mass shooting. | The day began with "the Walk the Talk for Unity" at the Bridge of Remembrance in the city centre, organised by the Sakinah Community Trust, a group founded by several widows of the victims, local broadcaster 1News reported. | A memorial service at the Peace Bell in the bo…
(2026-03-15). Video of teachers hitting little boy sparks fury in Algeria. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Anger spread in the Algerian community after a video went viral showing female teachers assaulting a little child at an educational institution.The incident sparked outrage, with some condemning the practice as illegal and others questioning why it was filmed on school grounds. On the other hand, others called the Ministry of Education in Algeria to identify the teachers, punish them and force them to resign.In the viral footage, the teachers struck a child who was standing in line before one of them escorted him into the classroom, and on the way, he seemed to know what would happen to him. As soon as…
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). PAA cancels NOTAM on flight suspension at Islamabad airport. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has cancelled a previously issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) regarding flight operations at Islamabad International Airport on Sunday. | According to a spokesperson for the authority, flight operations at the airport on March 16 between 08: 30am and 10: 30am will now continue as normal. | The authority also said that a temporary airspace restriction issued for the Lahore Flight Information Region has been withdrawn. | Read: Islamabad airport to shut for two hours on March 16 | The … | Earlier, on March 14, PAA issued a NOTAM announcing the temporary closure of six sectors of…
(2026-03-15). India's obsession with Civil Services is killing innovation. ummid.com In the long run, a nation that values its innovators as much as its administrators will stand a far better chance of building the technological future it hopes to lead.
(2026-03-15). Holy Kaaba Door: Historical Legacy and Artistic Masterpiece. ummid.com The Holy Kaaba door combines religious significance with artistic merit in its design and craftsmanship, remaining a testament to the evolution of the Holy Kaaba's architecture and the attention of Islamic states to serving the Two Holy Mosques.
(2026-03-15). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.
(2026-03-15). How Masjid Nabawi expansions boosted comfort, capacity for millions of visitors. ummid.com Since the beginning of the Saudi era, Masjid e Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, has undergone a series of major expansions aimed at facilitating the movement of worshippers and visitors.
(2026-03-15). Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh. ummid.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in India's immediate neighbourhood – Bangladesh and Nepal, which might have an impact on India's regional aspirations and impact.
(2026-03-15). FO rejects India's 'absurd and unwarranted' statement on Pakistan's cross-border actions in Afghanistan. dawn.com The Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday rejected a statement made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs criticising Pakistan's cross-border action in Afghanistan, stating that the statement was "absurd, unwarranted" and "shamefully hypocritical". | The development comes as Pakistan continues with A day earlier, the Indian MEA's spok…
(2026-03-15). A Billion-Dollar Company Poisoned Their Town, Then Moved on. Now People are Dying. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez for TRNN Three years ago, on Feb. 3, 2023, the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical disaster—one of the worst industrial disasters in US history—took place in the small town of East Palestine, OH. Since that fateful day, residents have been exploited and abandoned by Norfolk Southern, the government, opportunistic politicians, sensationalist media …
(2026-03-15). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: They're Going To Keep Lying About This War The Entire Time. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Every month I publish a collection of my work called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new issue is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This one is titled "They're Going To Keep Lying About This War The Entire Time," and features a painting of Donald Trump. They lied about the …
(2026-03-15). Union Busting Apple Wants Whistleblower Gjovik To Stop Saying "Menstruation" On Internet. indybay.org Union busting Apple corporation is starting to panic. It may have to go to trial for illegally firing Apple senior engineering program manager Ashley Gjovik who blew the whistle over serious toxin contamination at her office and next to her apartment where an illegally built fabrication factory was sending out fumes. Now her court hearing is coming up and they are panicking it will go to trial.
(2026-03-15). Monday 3/16: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-03-15). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.
(2026-03-15). Excise department seizes 20kg of ice in DI Khan raid, suspect held. tribune.com.pk 
The Excise Department carried out a major anti-narcotics operation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan on Sunday, recovering 20kg of crystal meth, commonly known as ice, worth millions of rupees and arresting a suspect, officials said. | According to the department, the Excise Intelligence Squad acted on a tip-off and foiled an attempt to smuggle a large consignment of the drug. | The operation, conducted on Dera-Daraban Road near the DI Khan Toll Plaza, recovered the ice from a car's spare tyre and a concealed compartment. | The raid was carried out under the supervision of Excise Intelligence Provincial…
(2026-03-15). Quds Day Participants Call for an End to War with Iran. indybay.org For the past 46 years, on the last Friday of the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan people around the world have taken to the streets to stand for justice in support of Palestinians and all oppressed people across the globe. International Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) is a day of solidarity and unity against "imperialist and Zionist war and aggression in Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, and beyond by uplifting the people's right to liberation, sovereignty, and self-determination."
(2026-03-15). South Africa tear through New Zealand to win first T20. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-15). Cuba will survive: a diary. peoplesdispatch.org 
For Paki Wieland (1944-2026), who fought the cruelty of US imperialism all her adult life. | The morning of my departure from José Martí Airport, named after the father of the nation, I hugged everybody: the woman who checked me in, the man who stamped my passport, the ground staff. I had hugged all my friends tightly the previous day, my tears fighting for the right to stream down my face. It felt as though, through these hugs, I wanted to somehow transmit my trepidation about what could possibly happen to Cuba, the Cubans, the Cuban Revolution — all of it — because of the madness of Donald Trump.
(2026-03-15). Highlights: How Al-Nassr defeated Neom to remain on top in SPL Standings. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saturday March 07, 2026 turned an almost draw match against Neom into victory to remain on top in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) 25/26 standings.
(2026-03-15). What has social media given us? tribune.com.pk 
The earliest recollection I have of perhaps the most rudimentary form of social media is autograph books — which, in the 1970s, bloomed into slam books. These were notebooks passed among friends to share personal information and opinions, often anonymously. To be invited to write in someone's slam book was considered a privilege — an acceptance into the clique who, despite being young Pakistani teens, had already had the exposure to document Clint Eastwood as their favourite actor, Demis Roussos or David Cassidy as their favourite actor, Billie Jean King as their favourite sportswoman, steak as the…
(2026-03-15). Russia refuses oil sales to India on discounted price. ummid.com In a sudden turn of events, Russia has refused to supply oil to India on a discounted price, media reports said.
(2026-03-15). Milwaukee, August 22, 2026: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Anniversary Celebration. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1NjnVkT54R/ Event by Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement, Moratorium NOW! Coalition and We Rise Fighting — Labor Podcast 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, …
(2026-03-15). The Growing Problems of Operation Epic Fury. dissidentvoice.org The big drain on military resources has begun. A war apparently already won (and not), against an adversary supposedly without means to fight back, its air force and navy destroyed, its missile capabilities blunted, is now drawing the clumsy colossus of American power into the Middle East with embarrassing effect. The Middle East, where US …
(2026-03-15). Just Security: Iran, the Nuremberg Inheritance, and the Trump-Netanyahu Axis. indybay.org After the Iran Strikes, Shouldn't Nuremberg's Legacy Apply to Trump and Netanyahu? | Nuremberg's promise was simple but radical: power does not erase responsibility. The Iran strikes — and the global reaction to them — test whether that promise is finally meant for everyone.
(2026-03-15). Saturday 3/14: Free virtual screening of the feature film "The Judge" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JCdd……
(2026-03-15). Names of 6 airmen killed in plane crash in Iraq released. albawaba.com ALBAWABA -Six U.S. Air Force airmen were killed in an aircraft crash in western Iraq on Thursday, the Pentagon revealed in a statement.On Saturday, the Pentagon identified all the American airmen who lost their lives in the plane crash. According to American authorities, an investigation was opened into the incident which took place in Iraq.The airmen were identified as Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Alabama, Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28, of Columbus, Ohio, Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky, Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, of Mooresville, Indiana, Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, of Wilmington,…
(2026-03-15). These 20 Corporations Are Major Culprits in the Affordability Crisis. scheerpost.com Typical pay at the largest low-wage employers is so low that workers can't cover basic necessities and often have to rely on public assistance. Sarah Anderson and Reyanna James for Inequality.org recent poll found that nearly half of people in the world's richest country are having difficulty affording basic necessities like groceries, utility bills, health care, housing, and transportation. …
(2026-03-15). Cuba Announces the Start of Talks with the United States. scheerpost.com Pablo Meriguet for Peoples Dispatch Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reported at a press conference that talks are currently underway between his government and officials from the US government. According to the president, the talks have been facilitated by international actors, though he did not specify whom. He also reported that the three basic objectives of the …
(2026-03-15). Wednesday 3/18: Weapons Embargo Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/powerhour…
(2026-03-15). Right-Fitting Senior Indian Homeownership. ummid.com The real luxury in the silver years is optionality — the freedom to travel to see grandchildren, to join a hobby club, or to simply enjoy a sunset in a park that you do not have to mow yourself.
(2026-03-15). As Hell Rains Down on Iran, Western Media averts its Gaze. juancole.com
(2026-03-15). Kazakhstan officials extend control over the arts. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-15). Vietnam con marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel. radiohc.cu Vietnam puede presumir hoy el hecho de contar con la que es considerada por consultores especializados como la marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel, representativa del Grupo de Industria Militar y Telecomunicaciones. | Según la evaluación de la principal consultora independiente global especializada en valoración y estrategia de marcas, Brand Finance, Viettel resalta con una puntuación de 89,9 sobre 100 en el Ândice de Fortaleza de Marca (BSI, por sus siglas en inglés) y recibió la calificación más alta posible, AAA+. | En la clasificación de 2026 la puntuación BSI de Viettel es la más alta r…
(2026-03-15). Vietnam con marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel. radiohc.cu Vietnam puede presumir hoy el hecho de contar con la que es considerada por consultores especializados como la marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel, representativa del Grupo de Industria Militar y Telecomunicaciones. | Según la evaluación de la principal consultora independiente global especializada en valoración y estrategia de marcas, Brand Finance, Viettel resalta con una puntuación de 89,9 sobre 100 en el Ândice de Fortaleza de Marca (BSI, por sus siglas en inglés) y recibió la calificación más alta posible, AAA+. | En la clasificación de 2026 la puntuación BSI de Viettel es la más alta r…
(2026-03-15). Muere Jàºrgen Habermas, el filósofo que marcó el debate público de la Alemania de posguerra. cubadebate.cu Habermas, una de las figuras intelectuales más influyentes de Alemania y referente mundial por su teoría del consenso democrático y la esfera pública, murió este sábado a los 96 años, según confirmó su editorial Suhrkamp. Por siete décadas, sus intervenciones marcaron debates claves sobre democracia, memoria histórica y el papel de Alemania en Europa.
(2026-03-15). Tiendas Caribe informa sobre hecho vandálico en Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu En una nota aclaratoria sobre lo informado por el periódico Invasor, Tiendas Caribe precisó confirmamos que la unidad comercial de la División Ciego de àÅvila en Morón sufrió la rotura de un cristal en una esquina, al ser alcanzado por una piedra durante los hechos vandálicos reportados. Actualmente se trabaja en la recuperación del establecimiento.
(2026-03-15). Italia accede a las semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Italia derrotó este sábado 8-6 a Puerto Rico y avanzó a las semifinales del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, resultado que confirma la condición de revelación del conjunto europeo en el torneo. La victoria marca un momento histórico para Italia, que rompe su techo competitivo en el certamen y se instala por primera vez entre los cuatro grandes.
(2026-03-15). Trump pide ayuda para abrir estrecho de Ormuz mientras aumentan bajas estadounidenses. cubadebate.cu Trump, quien afirmó que EE.UU. destruyó las capacidades militares iraníes y anteriormente había prometido que la Armada estadounidense comenzaría "muy pronto" a escoltar a los buques cisterna a través del estrecho de Ormuz, pide ahora refuerzos.
(2026-03-15). Cuba: 5 Detained for Vandalism Amid Protests Against the Energy Crisis Generated by US Blockade. orinocotribune.com 
Five individuals were detained for carrying out acts of vandalism amid an otherwise peaceful protest in the Cuban town of Morón, Ciego de àÅvila province, where demonstrators protested against the energy crisis that the island nation is suffering due to the US-imposed oil blockade. | In the early hours of Saturday, March 14, residents of the El Vaquerito popular council marched through the streets of Morón, with demands focusing on the critical energy situation and access to food products. | According to local press reports, everything initially proceeded peacefully and there was an exchange between the pro…
(2026-03-15). Tiendas Caribe informa sobre hecho vandálico en Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu En una nota aclaratoria sobre lo informado por el periódico Invasor, Tiendas Caribe precisó confirmamos que la unidad comercial de la División Ciego de àÅvila en Morón sufrió la rotura de un cristal en una esquina, al ser alcanzado por una piedra durante los hechos vandálicos reportados. Actualmente se trabaja en la recuperación del establecimiento.
(2026-03-15). Italia accede a las semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Italia derrotó este sábado 8-6 a Puerto Rico y avanzó a las semifinales del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, resultado que confirma la condición de revelación del conjunto europeo en el torneo. La victoria marca un momento histórico para Italia, que rompe su techo competitivo en el certamen y se instala por primera vez entre los cuatro grandes.
(2026-03-15). Muere Jàºrgen Habermas, el filósofo que marcó el debate público de la Alemania de posguerra. cubadebate.cu Habermas, una de las figuras intelectuales más influyentes de Alemania y referente mundial por su teoría del consenso democrático y la esfera pública, murió este sábado a los 96 años, según confirmó su editorial Suhrkamp. Por siete décadas, sus intervenciones marcaron debates claves sobre democracia, memoria histórica y el papel de Alemania en Europa.
(2026-03-15). Sunday 4/19: Seaside Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Laguna Grande Regional Park — Lakeside, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA…
(2026-03-15). La guerra è alle porte dell'Europa. strategic-culture.su I leader europei erano pronti a fare la guerra contro la Russia e stavano facendo di tutto per far finire nel baratro l'intero continente. Poi, perà≤, i loro piani sono stato interrotti da dalla furia israeliana e il nuovo conflitto in Medio Oriente ha cambiato la direzione del grande piano euroinomane.
(2026-03-15). La guerra è alle porte dell'Europa. strategic-culture.su I leader europei erano pronti a fare la guerra contro la Russia e stavano facendo di tutto per far finire nel baratro l'intero continente. Poi, perà≤, i loro piani sono stato interrotti da dalla furia israeliana e il nuovo conflitto in Medio Oriente ha cambiato la direzione del grande piano euroinomane.
(2026-03-15). La caricatura del México pistolero y narco no es inocente… indybay.org
(2026-03-15). La caricatura del México pistolero y narco no es inocente… indybay.org
(2026-03-14). Dominican Republic Experiences a Week of Excitement with its Team in the World Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, March 14 (RHC) — Dominicans have experienced an emotional week, closely following the performance of their national team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which is being held in Miami, United States, it was revealed today. | After convincingly advancing through the group stage, where they achieved memorable victories against Nicaragua, the Netherlands, Israel, and Venezuela, the Dominican Republic secured their place in the quarterfinals thanks to a combination of offensive power and solid defense. | Star players like Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., and Ketel Marte have been k…
(2026-03-14). Trump Administration Orders Restart of Pipeline Tied to Major California Oil Spill. truthout.org State leaders and environmental advocates responded with outrage after the Trump administration on Friday ordered the restarting of a California pipeline that caused one of the largest oil spills in the state's history, a move that comes as oil prices have skyrocketed following President Donald Trump's launching of an illegal war against Iran and Iran's subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. |
(2026-03-14). L'approccio di Russia e India alla guerra contro l'Iran. strategic-culture.su Il partenariato strategico tra Russia e Iran — anche se non prevede un trattato militare — si articola su diversi livelli interconnessi. | Segue nostro Questa è la seconda parte di un'analisi in due parti. Si prega di leggere la prima parte Il presidente Putin ha inviato un messaggio cortese all'Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, con…
(2026-03-14). Day 15: Yes, the US DOES Have a Plan Spanning Decades with Implications Far Beyond Iran. thealtworld.com 
The US has been working towards this war on Iran throughout the entire 21st century spanning multiple presidential administrations; | The region was reshaped by US invasions and the arming of extremists under Bush, the "Arab Spring," the "Iran Nuclear Deal," and subsequent additional wars under Obama, the collapse of Syria under Biden, and launching direct war with Iran under Trump; | The war on Iran constitutes multiple phases of economic, political, covert, and direct military aggression hoping to collapse it just as Iraq was over the course of the 1990s and early 2000s; | US control over Iran and the Mid…
(2026-03-14). Taiwan Watches and Prepares Amid Global Uncertainty. fairobserver.com US President Donald Trump announced via Instagram the February 28 US—Israeli attack on Iran. Though Israel and Iran were in the midst of negotiations, the bombing reflected Trump's concern that Iran was developing nuclear missiles. He argued that Operation Epic Fury, the mission that initiated the attack, aimed to defend the American people from the…
(2026-03-14). Iran's 'True Promise 4' barrages target Israel's core and US bases across region. hindustantimes.com Iran has escalated its war with Israel yet again, unleashing new waves of Operation "True Promise 4" that Tehran says include some of its heaviest missiles, fitted with warheads weighing up to 2,000 kilograms and aimed at the country's political and military heartlands. The latest salvos that lit up Tel Aviv, Rishon Lezion and Shoham, as IRGC statements boasted of hitting "hiding and accommodation sites" across central Israel and striking U.S. bases in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE and Qatar in the same barrage. Watch the video for more.
(2026-03-14). Hamas calls on Iran to 'avoid targeting neighbouring countries'. scmp.com Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Saturday called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighbouring countries, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against Israel and the United States. | In a rare appeal, Hamas also urged the international community to take steps to end the war that has gripped the Middle East since it began on February 28.
(2026-03-14). UN Urges Member States to Support the ICJ Ruling on Climate Change Obligations. wattsupwiththat.com Nobody paid attention to the International Court of Justice, so now they're hoping a UN Resolution will do the trick.
(2026-03-14). Nine Prairieland Defendants Found Guilty in First 'Antifa' Test Case. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-03-14). Cuban president highlights existence of talks process with USA. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed today at a press conference in this capital the existence of an initial process of talks between Cuban officials and representatives of the US government in search of solutions to bilateral differences.
(2026-03-14). Museveni Praises Owiny-Dollo's Integrity at Grand Homecoming in Gulu. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed the retired Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, for his integrity, patriotism and contribution to strengthening Uganda's justice system during a grand homecoming ceremony held at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City. The colourful event drew a cross-section of national leaders, cultural and religious figures, family members and members of the …
(2026-03-14). Deputy President to attend Mosiuoa Lekota funeral. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to attend Mosiuoa Lekota funeral | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, deliver the eulogy at the funeral of the late former Minister of Defence Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick "Terror" Lekota this weekend. | In honour of his contribution to South Africa's liberation struggle and democratic development, President Ramaphosa declared that he will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2. | Lekota, a veteran of the liberation struggle and former Premier of the Free State and inaugural Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, passed away on Wedn…
(2026-03-14). Cuba releases prisoners, confirms talks with US. tribune.com.pk 
Cuba's communist authorities on Friday began a prisoner release negotiated with the Vatican and confirmed that talks were underway with the United States amid intense pressure from President Donald Trump. | The Justicia 11J rights group said it had been able to confirm the release of two people jailed for taking part in major anti-government protests in July 2021. | Cuba said Thursday that it would release 51 prisoners after talks with the Holy See, which has in the past acted as mediator between Havana and Washington. | Havana has described the prisoner releases as a "goodwill" gesture to the Vatican. There w…
(2026-03-14). South Burlington ICE Raid Triggers Large Protest. popularresistance.org Hundreds of people crowded into downtown Burlington on Friday night to protest the botched immigration operation in South Burlington that led to confrontations between activists and law enforcement and ended with the detainment of three immigrants. | Protesters, carrying signs that said "Get ICE Out of VT" and "Free Them All," gathered at the bottom of Church Street and marched up to the federal courthouse on Elmwood Avenue before returning to the steps of city hall. | They demanded the release of the detainees: a 31-year-old Honduran man named Christian Humberto Jerez Andrade and two Ecuadorean sisters: Daysi Ca…
(2026-03-14). By waging war on Iran, Trump leaves the US economy more vulnerable. scmp.com War in the Middle East is again producing an oil shock, as was the case in past years. For the chief perpetrator of the new shock — the United States — this will be a multi-front war where the financial impact could hit the country harder than import price shocks. | The US is a debtor nation on a grand scale, running as it does both current account and budget deficits and therefore being highly dependent upon foreign capital inflows. Will the Trump administration's antics — widely perceived as…
(2026-03-14). Concerns grow as Jamaica ends Cuban medical programme. globalvoices.org 
'Behind the political pressures, policies [and] propaganda are real people'Originally published on Feature image created by Janine Mendes-Franco using Perhaps Jamaicans should have seen this coming when the government, back in 2025,
(2026-03-14). Info ministry rubbishes Afghan claims of military post being captured. dawn.com The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday rubbished claims by the Afghan Taliban regarding the capture of a military post, saying it was "designed to mislead internal public opinion" in the neighbouring country. | In a post on the social media platform X, the ministry's fact-checking account posted a photo of a post by the Afghan Ministry of Defence, which claimed that a Pakistani military outpost was captured while 14 soldiers were martyred. | In response, the ministry said, "This latest claim of the so-called Ministry of Defence of the Afghan Taliban Regime regarding capturing some post and made-…
(2026-03-14). No, TIME, the Planet Isn't 'Heating Faster Than Ever'. wattsupwiththat.com TIME claims in a recent article, "The Planet is Heating Faster Than Ever Before," that global warming has dramatically accelerated since 2015. This is demonstrably false. Observational satellite data disagree with…
(2026-03-14). How shall we describe Trump's war on Iran? gilbertdoctorow.com Is it 'stupid,' or 'idiotic' or 'doomed to fail'? Or is it something entirely different: wanton murder? moral depravity? and the like… Political scientists generally limit their commentary on current events, however tragic or drama-filled, to what is quantifiable, to effectiveness of the given strategy and likely outcomes. Moral judgment is by nature outside their …
(2026-03-14). US offers up to $10m reward for information on Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. geo.tv 
Supporters hold placards bearing images of Mojtaba Khamenei during a gathering in Tehran. — Reuters/File
(2026-03-14). Kristi Noem Is Leaving a Trail of Death Behind Her in ICE Jails. scheerpost.com Mike Ludwig for Truthout eports emerged this week of the death of two more immigrants in the custody of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Emmanuel Damas, 56, a Haitian asylum seeker, reportedly died from an infection linked to a toothache that his family said went untreated for two weeks while Damas was incarcerated at the …
(2026-03-14). ICC reprimands Salman Ali Agha for breaching code of conduct in Bangladesh ODI. dawn.com The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Saturday it has officially reprimanded Salman Ali Agha for breaching Level 1 of its code of conduct during a One-Day International against Bangladesh. | "Agha was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match'," the ICC said in a It stated that one demerit poin…
(2026-03-14). A New Cuban-American Movement. portside.org A New Cuban-American Movement |
(2026-03-14). The foundations of Zionism, with Sabri Jiryis and Fida Jiryis. electronicintifada.net Zionism wants "everything for itself," scholar says.
(2026-03-14). The US and Israel Have No Plan: Because Collapse Is the Plan. dissidentvoice.org I don't think it's controversial any longer to proclaim that the ruling class of the US and Israel (USrael‚Ñ¢) are idiot psychopaths (idiopaths‚Ñ¢). Some around the globe have noticed the two administrations sinking all of us into a possible global economic meltdown / possible nuclear war / probable really shitty 2026 don't seem to have …
(2026-03-14). Inconvenient wind turbine facts. wattsupwiththat.com Wind turbines are intermittent, inefficient, labor-and resource-intensive, and require a tremendous footprint on land or water. | These massive turbines extract a heavy toll on eagles, hawks, birds, bats, and marine life.
(2026-03-14). American Military Veteran Meets Gen. Muhoozi. plusnews.ug 
Lt Gen Michael Flynn, a decorated American military veteran and scholar, met today with the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe. Gen Kainerugaba welcomed the visiting veteran and gave an overview of the Uganda People's Defence Forces' (UPDF) …
(2026-03-14). How the war on Iran struck the shores of Sri Lanka. scmp.com There are places in the world where you expect war to intrude. And then there are places where its arrival feels surreal. | For me, the Sri Lankan city of Galle has always belonged firmly to the latter category. The old fort, perched above the Indian Ocean, has the feel of a tropical cousin to Cartagena's walled city. Inside its ramparts is an improbable mix: Western expatriates, boutique hotels, a long-standing local Muslim community and wealthy Sri Lankans who have restored colonial houses into…
(2026-03-14). DHS Official Responsible for Election Security Previously Called to Ban Voting Machines. truthout.org In his top post at the Department of Homeland Security, David Harvilicz sets policy on protecting the nation's elections infrastructure, including voting machines. He's also the co-founder of a company with James Penrose, who helped hatch debunked conspiracy theories blaming hacked voting machines for Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 presidential election. Penrose assisted in a push to seize… |
(2026-03-14). President Diaz-Canel highlights transparency in aid distribution. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, today highlighted transparency in planning, distribution and control of the destination of humanitarian aid offered to his country from various latitudes in the midst of the harsh situation created by the US energy blockade.
(2026-03-14). Gov't Upgrades Lutunku Community Polytechnic to Enhance Agricultural Skills Development. plusnews.ug 
The government is set to upgrade Lutunku Community Polytechnic in Kawanda Sub-County to the level of a Farming and Technical Training Institute, aiming to strengthen agricultural vocational skills among youth. Currently operating as a junior technical training school for primary seven leavers, the polytechnic provides foundational vocational courses in motor vehicle mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, building, …
(2026-03-14). Unión Africana reafirmó solidaridad permanente con Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de la Comisión de la Unión Africana (UA), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reafirmó la permanente solidaridad de àÅfrica con Cuba y reconoció los profundos lazos históricos que unen al continente con la isla caribeña, se conoció este sábado. | Así lo expresó Mahmoud durante un encuentro con el embajador cubano ante la UA, Lucas Domingo Hernández, al tiempo que destacó el aporte de la nación antillana a las luchas por la independencia, la cooperación y el desarrollo africano, según nota enviada por la embajada de La Habana a Prensa Latina. | Hernández, por su parte, agradeció a la organización continental…
(2026-03-14). REDH de Italia dialogó con el cardenal Zuppi sobre el apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El cardenal Matteo Zuppi, presidente de la Conferencia Episcopal Italiana (CEI), dialogó sobre el apoyo a Cuba con miembros, de la Red de Intelectuales y Artistas en Defensa de la Humanidad (REDH), señala este sábado un reporte. | Una nota publicada en el sitio digital del diario Il Faro di Roma refiere que en el intercambio con el cardenal Zuppi, sobre la situación en la isla, participaron Salvatore Izzo, presidente de la Asociación para el Periodismo de Paz, y el economista Luciano Vasapollo, cofundador de la sección italiana de la REDH. | De acuerdo con esa nota, en el contacto con el líder de la Iglesia catól…
(2026-03-14). Patria, de José Martí, punto culminante del periodismo como misión. cubadebate.cu El punto más alto del periodismo martiano "como misión", pues así definió y ejerció esa labor, fue sin duda el periódico Patria, cuya misión superaba con creces la preparación patriótica para la guerra necesaria, y abrió un camino de emancipación cuya impronta universal alcanza a nuestros días.
(2026-03-14). Carlos Marx y la capacidad humana de vencer a la muerte. cubadebate.cu Este 14 de marzo se cumplen 143 años del día en que Carlos Marx abandonó su azarosa vida terrenal para comenzar su tránsito a símbolo de la lucha contra el capitalismo y sus ideas a servir de guía para la acción de millones de seres en este mundo. No llevó una vida frívola. Desde muy joven tenía ya una idea clara del rumbo que debía tomar.
(2026-03-14). Conflicto en Medio Oriente: Trump pide a países que reciben petróleo por Ormuz proteger el paso. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmó este sábado que los países que reciben petróleo por el estrecho de Ormuz están obligados a "velar por la seguridad" de este paso marítimo, al tiempo que se comprometió a brindarles ayuda en esa labor, en medio de la escalada bélica contra Irán que cumple su tercera semana.
(2026-03-15). Minab: When the world's most precise missile chose a classroom. aljazeera.com Targeting a school and the mass killing of children are war crimes, and those responsible need to be held to account.
(2026-03-15). Republic of Congo votes in election that could extend Sassou's 42-year rule. aljazeera.com Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, is running for fifth term in polls boycotted by major political parties.
(2026-03-15). Smoke rises over Beirut's southern suburbs. aljazeera.com Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs as the Middle East war enters its third week.
(2026-03-15). Vietnam holds general election, 93% candidates from ruling Communist Party. aljazeera.com Vietnamese elect members of parliament from a list of candidates ‚Å almost exclusively fielded by the governing party.
(2026-03-15). Barrage of US-Israeli strikes target Isfahan. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-15). War on Iran: Australia should put trust in its neighbours not a modern Titanic rogue state. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Kellie Tranter The US-Israeli attack on Iran has unequivocally demonstrated to the world — apart, it seems, from Australia's government — that being an ally of the US attracts potentially disastrous liabilities but confers few if any benefits. The US was manipulated into starting this illegal and unjustified war simply because Netanyahu planned…
(2026-03-14). How Israel is censoring damage reporting about the war on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Oren Ziv of +972 Magazine Since the start of the war with Iran, the Israeli military has imposed strict censorship regulations on local and international media outlets operating inside the country, severely impeding journalists' ability to cover the situation on the ground. Reporters and networks are prohibited from publishing the precise location…
(2026-03-14). Pacific broadcasters rethink news delivery in digital age. asiapacificreport.nz By Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific reporter Pacific broadcasters say the future of storytelling will depend on how well traditional media adapts to the fast moving world of social media. This topic is front and centre of a conference organised by PCBL/Pasifika TV, which brought together broadcasters, producers and media leaders from across the region to…
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). China Q&A | Hong Kong CPPCC member answers Australian scholar: How can HKSAR as top global financial center aligns with 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn China's 15th Five-Year Plan includes a dedicated section on promoting the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (SARs), proposing to strengthen cooperation between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland in multiple areas and integrating the development of the SARs into the country's overall planning.
(2026-03-15). Apple to cut App Store commissions in China. ecns.cn Apple will reduce the commission rates it charges developers on its App Store in the Chinese mainland after communicating with local regulators, with the changes taking effect on March 15, according to media reports.
(2026-03-15). China sends two test satellites into orbit. ecns.cn China successfully launched two experimental satellites aboard a Long March 2D rocket early on Friday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
(2026-03-15). Comicomment: The bloodied 'peace' rhetoric. ecns.cn While claiming to defend human rights and peace, U.S. actions leave destruction and suffering, as UN High Commissioner Volker Tàºrk warned: missiles only bring "death, destruction, and human suffering." Geopolitical pursuits at the cost of innocent lives perpetuate violence and hatred in the region.
(2026-03-15). Growth target reflects focus on structural reform. ecns.cn China's latest Government Work Report signals a shift toward securing more sustainable expansion, as policymakers lower the headline target while prioritizing structural reform and long-term stability, economists said.
(2026-03-15). Yangtze protection efforts boost water quality, wildlife: mininster. ecns.cn China's environment minister said on Thursday that ecological protection efforts over the past decade have improved water quality in the Yangtze River basin and helped increase populations of endangered wildlife.
(2026-03-15). HKSAR govt actively aligns with national 15th Five-Year Plan to promote high-quality development, says chief executive. ecns.cn John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Thursday that Hong Kong will actively align with the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan to contribute to further deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-03-15). Why did Chinese vice foreign minister Hua Chunying praise this fruit. ecns.cn During China's 2026 "two sessions" political meetings, a Guangdong deputy to the National People's Congress introduced a local specialty called Huajuhong, or pomelo peel, to Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying.
(2026-03-15). Deliveries in Xizang are now faster and cheaper. ecns.cn Seeing high courier delivery charges — and sometimes no shipping options at all — when shopping online has long troubled people in the Xizang autonomous region, especially those in rural communities. As a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, Norbu Yangzom proposed a solution.
(2026-03-15). Air China to launch direct Chongqing—Manila flights in May. ecns.cn Chinese carrier Air China will launch a new direct flight service between the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing and the Philippine capital of Manila starting May 1, operating four times a week, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday.
(2026-03-15). Insights | Home is where the heart settles: American 'village chief' shares his stories in Yunnan. ecns.cn In the ancient town of Xizhou, Dali, in southwest China's Yunnan Province, stands a boutique hotel renovated from a traditional Bai ethnic residence — the Linden Centre. Its founder is an American.
(2026-03-15). One minute to know: How China's environmental code protects blue skies. ecns.cn Quick question for you: who protects the blue skies, clear waters and green mountains we all enjoy? Now China has a new answer: the Ecological and Environmental Code. On Thursday, the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted the environmental code.
(2026-03-15). ASEAN FMs call for restraint, diplomacy amid Middle East crisis. ecns.cn Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday called for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Middle East and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
(2026-03-15). China makes rapid progress in brain-computer interface technology: Chinese Expert. ecns.cn Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) became a buzz word during China's 2026 "two sessions." The term was included for the first time in the government work report.
(2026-03-15). South Korean investors increase bets on Chinese assets. ecns.cn South Korean retail investors are ramping up investments in Chinese assets, with China becoming one of their key overseas destinations in 2025 amid shifting regional market opportunities.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). China uploads 349 million imaging records to enable cross-province hospital access. ecns.cn China has uploaded 349 million medical imaging data indexes to a national healthcare platform to enable hospitals to retrieve patient scans across provinces, according to the country's healthcare security authority.
(2026-03-15). Shanghai ranks second on Time Out's 2026 list of world's best cities. ecns.cn British city culture magazine Time Out released its 2026 list of the world's 50 best cities on Wednesday, placing Shanghai second, the highest-ranked city in Asia.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). Flab for beef campaign in East China city draws over 2,700 challengers. ecns.cn A novel weight-loss campaign offering beef as a reward has attracted more than 2,700 challengers in Wuxi City, east China's Jiangsu Province, as of Thursday, media reported.
(2026-03-15). Iran, Hezbollah launch missiles at Israel: Two lightly wounded, damage reported. haaretz.com
(2026-03-15). Israeli strike kills 12 Lebanon medics amid peace push. dawn.com ⚪ A SITE in the Haret Hreik, a neighbourhood in southern Beirut which was struck by Israel.—AFP | • Death toll for paramedics this month rises to 31 after clinic bombing | • France offers to host negotiations in Paris; urges Israel to halt its offensive | • First direct talks since conflict expected in coming days, Haaretz reports | BEIRUT: An overnight Israeli strike on a healthcare centre in Borj Qalaouiya killed at least 12 Lebanese medical personnel, Lebanon's state news agency said on Saturday, as diplomatic efforts intensified amid reports Israe…
(2026-03-15). Channel 13 to be sold to anti-government high-tech entrepreneurs, shunning billionaire Netanyahu ally. haaretz.com Channel 13 owner Len Blavatnik, after last week refusing to extend a deal that would allow pro-government i24 News owner Patrick Drahi to acquire the news outlet, signed a deal with a group of anti-government high-tech entrepreneurs, raising hopes for a new independent and critical news channel…
(2026-03-14). Court says suspicions Palestinian flag graffiti suspect released to house arrest after televised raid. haaretz.com The district court ruled there was negligible suspicions over graffiti and contact with a foreign agent allegations. The suspect's Wednesday arrest was overseen by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and televised by Channel 14…
(2026-03-15). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-15). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-03-15). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). ICRC Regional Director urges greater commitment to International Humanitarian Law in Pacific visit. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Russia: Illustrating the Fundamental Principles – results of the 2025 Art Poster Contest. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Syria: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of 86 detainees between Damascus and Sweida. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Lebanon: ICRC supporting life-saving medical services during hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC president urges respect for rules of war as major military escalation starts in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Kazakhstan: ICRC president concludes official visit to Astana focused on support for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Regional Conference in Bishkek marks International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Lebanon: ICRC reiterates urgent call to protect humanitarian and medical workers following the killing of a Lebanese Red Cross volunteer. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Nigeria: Millions of children face malnutrition amid ongoing conflict in the country's northeast. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Pakistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC president: Widening hostilities across Middle East putting civilian lives in grave danger. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Building a legacy of physical rehabilitation: A journey with OPAI and collaborative partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC elects new member to governing body. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). South Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). A Rebuttal: Why the BRAVE Burma Act Is Exactly What Washington and Brussels Need. moderndiplomacy.eu This article is a rebuttal to "Beyond the BRAVE Burma Act: US Myanmar Policy at a Crossroads," published by Modern Diplomacy on 11 March 2026. Modern Diplomacy recently published an essay that, in my view, offers readers a deeply misleading portrait of both the BRAVE Burma Act and the broader situation in Myanmar. While I welcome open …
(2026-03-15). The Slow Death of International Law: A Return to the 1930s. moderndiplomacy.eu After the Second World War and the loss of millions of lives, the victorious powers decided to establish rules and mechanisms to preserve international peace and security, prevent threats to peace, suppress acts of aggression, and ensure the peaceful settlement of disputes between states in accordance with international law. These mechanisms and the institutions created …
(2026-03-15). The Quiet Power Behind the Oil Trade. moderndiplomacy.eu In every Middle East crisis, public attention turns first to missiles, fleets, and air power. That is understandable, but it misses the mechanism that often delivers the first real economic shock. Oil does not move through a war zone just because a tanker is physically capable of sailing. It moves only when financiers, charterers, cargo …
(2026-03-15). Rethinking ASEAN Values: Between Partial Reform and Radical Break. moderndiplomacy.eu On January 4, 2026, ten days after the junta announced the third phase of its elections in the region, a military gyrocopter attacked a hospital in the village of Ma Taunt Ta, Sagaing. The attack killed the 40-year-old chief doctor, Dr. Aung Thel Htut, a doctor who had joined the civil disobedience movement since the …
(2026-03-15). The Pacific-Middle East Axis: Examining the Parallel Military Expansions of China and the U.S. moderndiplomacy.eu China and its People's Liberation Army have developed an ambitious military strategy for comprehensive military modernization, beginning with the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). This has prompted the United States to urgently reposition its forces. While China strengthens its defense capabilities to counter external pressure, Washington finds itself compelled to withdraw some of its military forces, …
(2026-03-15). Why should Europe federalise? moderndiplomacy.eu In the history of the European Union, federalists have always been present. But today, Europe is put in a dangerous position in world politics, one where it can either fall in the abyss or rise as one federal system that can compete with other strong actors. A few weeks after President Trump's threats to take …
(2026-03-14). Neutrality in Crisis: Recalibrating the GCC's Hedging Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, alongside US involvement, has caused major disruptions across the whole Middle Eastern region. The end goal of these attacks appears to be the potential regime change of the "Islamist leadership," but Iran's retaliation has completely changed the conflict into a struggle for regime survival. Due to its relatively …
(2026-03-15). Deadly Israeli settler violence surges in West Bank during Iran war. newarab.com 
While the world's attention is focused on the US-Israeli war on Since the start of the month, six Palestinians have been shot dead in Israeli human rights group B'Tselem said the increase in bloodshed "indicates the intensification of Israel's ethnic cleansing effo…
(2026-03-15). US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook. newarab.com 
US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting next week, as the US-Israel war on The Fed will start its two-day meeting on Tuesday, with an announcement of the benchmark lending rate in the world's largest economy a day later. | The central bank cut rates three consecutive times last year before holding them steady at its January meeting. | It has a dual mandate of holding inflation near a…
(2026-03-15). 'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). Gulf states intercept new missiles and drones. newarab.com 
Gulf states reported new missile and drone attacks Sunday after Tehran threatened to widen its campaign as the war in
(2026-03-15). AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown. newarab.com 
AI-created videos circulating on The Middle East war has unleashed an avalanche of AI-generated visuals, dwarfing anything seen in previous conflicts and often leaving social media users unable to distinguish fabrication…
(2026-03-15). Israeli troops kill four in West Bank, including 2 children. newarab.com 
The official Palestinian news agency said the family was shot late Saturday after going out to buy new clothes for the coming Eid al-Fitr holiday.
(2026-03-14). London police approve Quds Day protest amid security warnings. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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?
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-15). 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.
(2026-03-14). Sixth grader wins Philadelphia regional spelling bee, heads to Scripps national competition. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Jayden Jiang, a sixth grader at Girard Academic Music Program, won the WHYY-Billy Penn Regional Philadelphia Spelling Bee on Saturday. | Jiang bested more than 40 students at WHYY headquarters in Philadelphia to take home the regional title for the third year in a row. He correctly spelled WHYY wil…
(2026-03-14). Federal grant will help refurbish 51 Delaware public transit buses, extending their lifespan. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware's public transit agency will use new federal funding to extend the life of dozens of buses serving riders across the state. | The Delaware Transit Corporation — which operates DART First State — has been awarded a $14.3 million federal grant through the Federal Transit Administration's fiscal year 2026 Bus and Bus Facilities program. The funding will support a midlife rehabilitation program for 51 buses of the nearly 250 vehicles in DART's fixed-route fl…
(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). 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). 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). 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.