(2026-03-16). Strait of Hormuz not closed but under Iran's control: IRGC commander. ecns.cn The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, remains open and under Iranian control, a senior Iranian commander said on Saturday, amid rising tensions with the United States and its allies.
(2026-03-16). "Where are we supposed to Go?" Israel's Ethnic Cleansing of 500K Lebanese Shi'is. juancole.com By Tatiana Svorou | — | Israel's blanket evacuation orders for Dahiyeh and southern Lebanon breach the core safeguards of Fourth Geneva Convention (Article 49) which require safe routes and swift returns. It has driven more than 500,000 people into forced displacement and urban collapse under the cover of "civilian protection" rhetoric. | (
(2026-03-16). US-Israel-Iran War LIVE UPDATES: Massive fire near Dubai airport after Iranian drone attack, flight operations suspended. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Middle East plunged into unprecedented chaos after the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran last month resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sparking a war. | In response to which, Iran launched a series of retaliatory attacks on Israel and US military bases in the Gulf countries.
(2026-03-16). EU to discuss bolstering Middle East naval mission amid Iran war. newarab.com 
The EU's Aspides mission was established in 2024 to protect ships from attacks by Yemen's
(2026-03-16). "There is a real danger of a nuclear war" : Sri Lankan workers and students oppose Iran war. wsws.org Sri Lankan SEP and IYSSE members have spoken with workers and students in their campaign against the US-Israel war on Iran.
(2026-03-16). Postal, UPS workers in New York City speak out against the war in Iran: "All the parties and the press are for the war, but we are not" wsws.org As the US-Israeli war against Iran rages on with the support of the European imperialist powers and the United Nations, opposition is building in the working class throughout the United States.
(2026-03-16). Israel says thousands of targets left in war on Iran. newarab.com 
Tehran's warning came as Rome reported a base in
(2026-03-16). Israeli and American bombs damage Iran's cultural heritage. wsws.org The Trump administration and its various accomplices at home and abroad seek to obliterate the culture and historical memory of the Iranian people.
(2026-03-16). This week in history: March 16-22. wsws.org US Supreme Court bars discrimination suits by workers; Harold Wilson resigns; Iranian oil workers strike; Chiang Kai-shek stages military coup.
(2026-03-16). Iran threatens escalation, U.S. puts oil hub in crosshairs. ecns.cn Gulf countries reported fresh cross-border attacks on Sunday, a day after Iran urged civilians to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates that it labeled "legitimate targets" being used by U.S. military forces for strikes against Iran.
(2026-03-16). Thursday 3/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-03-16). 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli claims maiden F1 victory in China. ecns.cn The race of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix was held Sundayt in Shanghai, China. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, securing the first race win of his Formula 1 career at the age of 19. Mercedes team mate George Russell finished second, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton took third place.
(2026-03-16). Detective work on the real causes of Earth's temperature changes beginning to bear fruit. onlineopinion.com.au What if CO₂ isn't the main culprit in warming the oceans? New research points to a different suspect: clouds.
(2026-03-16). Xi replies to French teens' China dream. ecns.cn Several months ago, at a public school in southern France, students in a Chinese-language class learned that French President Emmanuel Macron would bring a 200-member delegation to China. They immediately put a question to their teacher, Hu Peixin: "Why not take us along?"
(2026-03-16). China releases full text of NPC Standing Committee work report. ecns.cn The full text of the report on the work of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) was released via Xinhua News Agency on Sunday.
(2026-03-16). China defence experts vanish online, Thai coconut cartel crisis: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Top Chinese nuclear, radar and missile experts vanish from engineering body site | 2. The US is shifting THAAD to the Middle East. What does that mean for China? | 3. Hong Kong OpenClaw users say tool is helpful 'family member' who must be watched…
(2026-03-16). U.S. strikes over 90 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island: CENTCOM. ecns.cn The U.S. forces "executed a large-scale precision strike" on Kharg Island, a key oil export hub of Iran, on Friday night, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed on Saturday.
(2026-03-16). Cuba appreciates solidarity shown at U.S. conference to condemn Washington's siege. radiohc.cu Reinforcing the condemnation of the blockade, the energy siege, and the hostility of the United States against Cuba was the call issued by Fernando González Llort, President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), as he expressed his gratitude today—via a virtual message—for the support provided by an international solidarity conference advocating for the normalization of relations between the two nations, currently being held in New York.
(2026-03-16). China to tighten oversight of food delivery platforms to curb 'ghost kitchens'. ecns.cn China will introduce new rules requiring food delivery platforms to verify restaurant identities, licenses and operating addresses in a bid to crack down on "ghost kitchens," regulators said, with the measures set to take effect in June this year, according to media reports.
(2026-03-16). Para athletes clinch record medals in Italy. ecns.cn In a remarkable demonstration of the power of resilience and solidarity, Team China delivered a stellar performance at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, scooping up a record haul of medals.
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Vietnam opens polls for 16th NA, local council elections. ecns.cn Vietnam opened polls on Sunday to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and members of People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term, Vietnam News Agency reported.
(2026-03-16). Passover: Freedom from Pride. juancole.com Yakov Rabkin is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Montreal. He is the author, most recently, of Montreal (Special to Informed Comment) — People that remember their past suffering often believe that memory gives them moral clarity. Yet the history of Zionism shows that the memory of persecution can just as easily be turned into a source of self-righteousness and impunity. Two spring Jewish festivals—…
(2026-03-16). CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Paralympics delegation. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, commending the delegation for leading both the gold and overall medal tables.
(2026-03-16). 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…
(2026-03-16). 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…
(2026-03-16). Thursday 3/19: Film Showing: Coup 53. indybay.org Berkeley City College Auditorium | 2050 Center Street | Berkeley, California 94704…
(2026-03-16). 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…
(2026-03-16). Wednesday 3/18: Weapons Embargo Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/powerhour…
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). US media, politicians raise prospect of "boots on the ground" in Iran as Marine force deploys. wsws.org Amid an ever-greater escalation of the US war on Iran, the American media and political establishment are openly raising the prospect of sending ground troops into the country, which would vastly expand the scope and scale of a war that has already killed thousands.
(2026-03-16). Australian Greens' phony posturing against Iran war. wsws.org The Greens are seeking to direct opposition to the war on Iran into the dead-end of appeals to the very Labor government that is an active participant in this historic crime.
(2026-03-16). Far-right Nationals leadership switch highlights Australian political crisis. wsws.org Matt Canavan has been the most vocal agitator in the rural-based Nationals to push the Liberal-National Coalition for a more aggressive, Trump-style agenda.
(2026-03-16). Amazon workers locked out of warehouse during tornado. wsws.org A video uploaded to TikTok shows the warehouse doors being shut and locked as more than a dozen drivers tried to get inside.
(2026-03-16). North Texas activists convicted of "material support for terrorism" in landmark case. wsws.org The unprecedented convictions aim to provide pseudo-legal mechanisms to the government to criminalize dissent, under the guise of combating the fictitious group "Antifa"
(2026-03-16). The rate of global warming is accelerating, approaching a dangerous tipping point. wsws.org Multiple recently published scientific studies all point to the increasing pace of global warming, driven by the mounting contradictions and irrationality of the capitalist system.
(2026-03-16). Saturday 4/18: Marina: Greatest Enemy – Film and Conversation. indybay.org Marina Library Community Room, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA, 93955…
(2026-03-16). The war against Iran will intensify the internal crisis of American capitalism. wsws.org Throughout history, regimes that confront deep internal crises have sought to resolve them through war.
(2026-03-16). 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."
(2026-03-16). Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's secessionist remarks. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Saturday condemned Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te for making secessionist remarks advocating "Taiwan independence" and challenging the one-China principle.
(2026-03-16). Saturday 4/4: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-16). Innovative tech holds key to brain rehab. ecns.cn Brain-computer interface, an innovative technology frontier that establishes a direct link between the human brain and external devices, has great potential to revolutionize the treatment of mental health conditions with minimal side effects, according to a deputy to China's top legislature.
(2026-03-16). Delegation of 140 activists departs Miami with medical aid for Cuba, condemning U.S. economic siege. radiohc.cu 
This coming Friday morning, March 20th, 140 people from across the United States will depart from Miami for Havana as part of the international Nuestra América Convoy, delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba and protesting U.S. policies that are deliberately creating an economic crisis on the island. | This delegation, organized by the peace group CODEPINK in collaboration with Progressive International, Cuban Americans for Cuba, and other partners, includes doctors, lawyers, union leaders, professors, social media influencers, and community organizers from across the country. | The delegation will carry 6,300 pounds…
(2026-03-16). 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)…
(2026-03-16). China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris. ecns.cn Guided by the important consensuses reached between the heads of state of the two countries during their meeting in Busan and all previous phone calls, the two sides will engage in consultations on economic and trade issues of mutual concern.
(2026-03-16). Innovation elevates gold exploration. ecns.cn On a wide field in Wuchengdaren village in Laizhou, Shandong province, a 30-meter drilling tower rises against the flat farmland horizon. In about six months, this rig will have pierced nearly 3 kilometers into the Earth, retrieving rock cores that could verify the presence of gold deposits.
(2026-03-16). 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…
(2026-03-16). China's five-year blueprint set to fast-track tech adoption on factory floor. ecns.cn China's latest five-year blueprint doesn't just pledge to develop new quality productive forces ⚪ it maps out exactly how to get there.
(2026-03-16). Morenoites rebrand as "Permanent Revolution Current" : A conspiracy against Trotskyism and the coming socialist revolution. wsws.org At the center of the Morenoite conference was a reactionary theoretical revision aimed at eviscerating Trotsky's Theory of Permanent Revolution.
(2026-03-16). Friday 3/20: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-03-16). Death is stalking Effie's House. indybay.org Falck ambulances are sometimes slow to arrive on the scene, and the Fire Trucks have to wait around until they appear.
(2026-03-16). Friday 4/24: Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibit — Alameda Exhibition. indybay.org Hangar 41, 650 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-03-16). America 250, 2026 National Ag Day – Nancy and Peter Gouch – California Agricultural Legacy. indybay.org The Gooch-Monroe Agriculture Legacy included 10 town lots on both sides of Main Street, in the Gold Rush Town of Coloma. Running from above the schoolhouse to beyond the original site of Sutter's Mill they also owned several houses, and the 320-acre Four Corner Ranch, today part of Marshal Gold Discovery California State Parks…
(2026-03-16). German Chancellor Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Carney attend massive NATO exercise for war with Russia in Arctic. wsws.org Underscoring the importance attached by the imperialist powers to the Arctic in the rapidly escalating redivision of the world, Merz was joined on his visit to northern Norway by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Both countries are participating in the "Cold Response" manoeuvre with significant troop contingents.
(2026-03-16). China's Wang in shock defeat at WTT Champions Chongqing. ecns.cn World No. 1 Wang Chuqin of China suffered a stunning quarterfinal loss to Japan's Sora Matsushima at the WTT Champions Chongqing table tennis tournament on Saturday.
(2026-03-16). Friday 3/27: Seaside: West Bank Palestinians Build Self-reliance. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-03-16). Trump's aura of invincibility is disintegrating. onlineopinion.com.au Trump still dominates Republican politics. But behind the scenes, cracks are widening over tariffs, war with Iran, and presidential power.
(2026-03-16). Kshama Sawant: Revolutionary rhetoric and reformist politics. wsws.org Sawant seeks to channel mass popular opposition to war, social inequality and attacks on democratic rights into the dead end of bourgeois electoral politics, while promoting the illusion that pressure from below can force a section of the trade union bureaucracy to lead general strikes and wring major concessions from the ruling class.
(2026-03-16). Chinese FM meets with Vietnamese counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung in Hanoi on Sunday.
(2026-03-16). Emirates temporarily suspends Dubai flight operations amid drone strike, escalating tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Emirates have suspended its flight operations from and to Dubai amid escalating Middle East tensions. The airline issued an alert on X, informing travellers that operations had been halted following a security incident. "All flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended. Please do not go to the airport," the airline wrote on X. | Emirates added that passenger safety remained its top priority. "Emirates will share updates when available. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience. The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and will not b…
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Immigrant workers launch strike at JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado. wsws.org Workers across the country, regardless of legal status, race or nationality, have an obligation to support the strike.
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Trump says Iran's terms 'not good enough' for ceasefire deal. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he's not ready to make a deal to end the military campaign against Iran "because the terms aren't good enough yet."
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Monday 3/16: Phone Bank for Leqaa Kordai & Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/pb-ly…
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Full text: Report on work of NPC Standing Committee. ecns.cn Attached is the full text of the Report on the Work of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC).
(2026-03-16). Trade talks seen key to sustaining China-U.S. economic stability. ecns.cn The ongoing trade talks between China and the United States in France carry great importance for the world's two largest economies to sustain the hard-won stability achieved over the past year, analysts have said.
(2026-03-16). My Enemies Are Not In Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au My enemies are not in Iran. My enemies are in Washington and Tel Aviv. In London and Canberra. | My enemies are the western oligarchs and empire managers who are poisoning my society and making everything awful while slaughtering human beings with the help of my tax dollars. | My enemies are the tyrants who are turning our civilization into a mind-controlled dystopia where it is increasingly illegal to criticize the abuses of my government and its allies, and increasingly difficult to find informatio…
(2026-03-16). Leukemia therapy tackles relapse risks. ecns.cn Chinese scientists, with the aim of enhancing leukemia treatment, have developed a kind of "double-sided tape" that helps the body's own soldiers — engineered immune cells — hold onto cancer cells more tightly, making treatment far more effective without complicated genetic modifications.
(2026-03-16). Chinese robot vacuums sweep Southeast Asia. ecns.cn Chinese robot vacuum makers are actively expanding their footprint in Asia, with Southeast Asia the new growth frontier due to its rapidly evolving market landscape.
(2026-03-16). 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.
(2026-03-16). Andrés Manuel López Obrador: "It pains me that they seek to exterminate the brotherly people of Cuba" radiohc.cu Amid the economic crisis facing Cuba—driven by the tightening of the U.S. economic blockade, which includes restrictions on the acquisition of hydrocarbons—President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has stepped out of his retirement from public life and social media to call for extraordinary support for the Cuban people during this difficult juncture.
(2026-03-16). Barcelona golea 5-2 al Sevilla y recupera su ventaja en la cima de la Liga. cubadebate.cu Los azulgranas se impusieron con autoridad en el Spotify Camp Nou, destacando un triplete de Raphinha, y vuelven a situarse cuatro puntos por encima del Real Madrid en la tabla de posiciones.
(2026-03-16). Javier Bardem usa los àìscar para criticar la guerra en Medio Oriente (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Estamos en las mismas, es otra guerra ilegal, matando gente inocente, basados en mentiras. Antes eran armas de destrucción masiva, ahora es acabar con un régimen, que no lo han acabado sino que lo están radicalizando aún más con esta ofensiva ilegal", subrayó Bardem ante los medios, en clara referencia al conflicto desatado por Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán.
(2026-03-16). Protesta de Baraguá: Cuando Cuba no bajó la espada de la dignidad. radiohc.cu La Protesta de Baraguá, "lo más glorioso de la historia de Cuba", así la calificó el Apóstol de la Independencia, José Martí, en justo reconocimiento al acto patriótico que salvó moralmente la Revolución iniciada en 1868 cuando las campanas de la Demajagua despertaron las ansias libertarias. | Era el 15 de marzo de 1878. Bajo aquella arboleda de mangos, se vieron frente a frente el general Arsenio Martínez Campos y Antonio Maceo y Grajales, uno de nuestros más lúcidos mambíses. De un lado, España y su afán colonialista; del otro, Cuba y su dignidad; de una parte, el General español, con su verbo ampuloso y su doc…
(2026-03-16). Presidenta de México reafirma que su país seguirá apoyando a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, respaldó este domingo el posicionamiento del exmandatario Andrés Manuel López Obrador en solidaridad con Cuba, y reiteró que su país seguirá apoyando al pueblo de la nación caribeña. | Durante un acto en Compostela, del occidental estado de Nayarit, resaltó el mensaje transmitido ayer por el exgobernante, en el cual señaló que está en retiro, pero le hiere "que busquen exterminar, por sus ideales de libertad y defensa de la soberanía, al hermano pueblo de Cuba". | Sheinbaum mencionó que la población de la mayor de las Antillas ha sufrido durante muchos años el cerco eco…
(2026-03-16). AMLO conmovido ante intento de exterminio a pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu El bloqueo estadounidense a Cuba, robustecido hasta el paroxismo con el boicot a proveedores de petróleo, ha generado una corriente de apoyo al archipiélago caribeño, con énfasis en México. | El expresidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador escribió un conmovedor mensaje en el que insta a hacer donativos al pueblo de la mayor de las Antillas, ante el aumento de las carencias materiales, por el cerco de la potencia del Norte. | El líder mexicano, en retiro y con aisladas intervenciones públicas, redactó un mensaje en redes sociales, en el que destaca la sugerente frase: "Me hiere que busquen exterminar al hermano puebl…
(2026-03-16). Garantizan servicio del Medibús Cienfuegos-La Habana en medio del bloqueo y el déficit de petróleo. radiohc.cu 
El cerco comercial del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba afecta la vida misma, impacta en todos los sectores y está enfrentando ahora el asedio que impide la entrada de petróleo, pero en el Ministerio de Salud Pública se adoptan medidas para mantener servicios vitales. | øEjemplo? El del Medibús transportando gratis, a pacientes que acuden a sus turnos médicos, a más de una decena de hospitales de Ciudad de La Habana, desde Cienfuegos, todos los lunes, miércoles y viernes, a partir de las 4: 00 am y regresen alrededor de las 9: pm luego de recorrer alrededor de 700 kilómetros. | Uno de los choferes, de…
(2026-03-16). Díaz-Canel agradece solidaridad de México y López Obrador: "Jamás olvidaremos tu apoyo" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó este domingo su profundo agradecimiento a México y al expresidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador por la solidaridad mostrada hacia la isla en medio del recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos. A través de sus redes sociales, el mandatario cubano respondió al reciente mensaje de López Obrador, quien convocó al pueblo mexicano a apoyar a Cuba frente al bloqueo.
(2026-03-16). Registran tromba de altura en las inmediaciones de Consolación del Sur. cubadebate.cu Un fenómeno de tromba en la altura, conocido popularmente como "rabo de nube", fue observado entre las 3: 51 p.m. y las 3: 55 p.m. de hoy 15 de marzo de 2026 hacia las inmediaciones de la ciudad de Consolación del Sur. Este evento fue favorecido por la inestabilidad debido a la presencia de una vaguada superior sobre el sudeste del golfo de México y la península de Yucatán.
(2026-03-16). Sheinbaum respalda el llamado de López Obrador a apoyar al pueblo cubano frente al bloqueo. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México recordó que, pese a las nuevas restricciones impuestas a la isla, su gobierno ha decidido mantener el apoyo. "Nosotros decidimos que, aun cuando era difícil enviar petróleo, íbamos a seguir enviando ayuda", afirmó. Subrayó la posición de su administración: "Vamos a continuar apoyando al pueblo de Cuba y quien quiera apoyar, que apoye".
(2026-03-16). serie Tras las huellas del Che. indybay.org serie (1/7) 2024 | Tras las huellas del Che…
(2026-03-16). Sunday 4/19: Seaside Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Laguna Grande Regional Park — Lakeside, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA…
(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). Tensions Rise as Global Security Concerns Escalate. devdiscourse.com Germany has declared its refusal to join the mission in the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for a negotiated peace. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized on Sunday via ARD television that Germany will not become an active part of this conflict, highlighting the need for a diplomatic approach.
(2026-03-15). Starmer's Diplomatic Push: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz. devdiscourse.com In a bid to alleviate disruptions in global shipping, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged in critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions aim to address the ongoing obstruction affecting international trade.
(2026-03-15). Strait of Hormuz forms part of front line in Mideast war. al-monitor.com Attacks targeting commercial vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have put the blockaded waterway on the front line of the Middle East war, with spreading economic repercussions.Iran's quest to inflict maximum pain on the global economy in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes has all but shut the narrow strait through which 20 percent of global crude and LNG normally passes.US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged countries that rely on oil carried through the Hormuz strait to step up and help take responsibility for keeping the passage open ⚪ with American support.
(2026-03-15). Diplomatic Navigations: Jaishankar's Impact on Hormuz Shipping. devdiscourse.com Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has underscored the importance of direct negotiations with Iran as a means to resume and maintain shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. This view was expressed during an interview with the Financial Times.
(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). 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). 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). '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). 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). Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com FRANKFURT, March 15 (Reuters) – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday that he was sceptical about a potential widening of the European Union's Aspides naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz.Wadephul said that the mission to help commercial shipments pass through the Red Sea was "not effective"."And that is why I am very sceptical that extending Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz would provide greater security," he said in an interview on Germany's ARD broadcaster. (Reporting by Tom Sims and Klaus Lauer; Editing by Alexander Smith)…
(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). 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). Macron proposes Paris for direct Lebanon-Israel talks. plenglish.com "I spoke yesterday with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri. We must do everything possible to prevent Lebanon from descending into chaos," the French president wrote in X. | Israel has been attacking southern areas of its neighbor and the capital, Beirut, since March 2, when the Hezbollah movement launched rockets as part of the response to the aggression launched two days earlier against Iran by the United States and Israel. | Hundreds of people, mostly civilians, have lost their lives in Lebanese territory due to bombings and ground incursions since then. M…
(2026-03-15). Israel and Lebanon expected to hold talks soon, Israeli officials say. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, March 15 (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks in the coming days aimed at securing a durable ceasefire that would see Hezbollah disarmed, two Israeli officials said on Sunday, though the timing and terms have yet to be agreed.Beirut is forming a delegation for talks but no date has been set. Lebanon needed clarity on whether Israel would abide by President Joseph Aoun's first point — a demand for a full ceasefire to allow negotiations to take place, three Lebanese officials said on Saturday.
(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). 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). Ukraine wants cash, technology in return for helping Middle East nations fight drones. scmp.com Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, after Kyiv ‚Äåsent specialists to four countries in the region. | Zelensky told reporters in comments cleared for release on Sunday that each of the three teams sent to the Middle East consisted of dozens of people who will conduct expert assessments and demonstrate how drone defences should operate.
(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). 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). How the U.S.- Israel War against Iran Undermines Global Economic Prospects. moderndiplomacy.eu Expresso: U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the turn of April. Will the trade talks be threatened by the Middle East War? By destabilizing the entire region, the US/Israeli War poses a risk not only to China, but the entire world, particularly …
(2026-03-15). Pope Leo decries in Iran war, urges ceasefire. al-monitor.com VATICAN CITY, March 15 (Reuters) – Pope Leo made an impassioned plea on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war, lamenting "atrocious violence" that he said had killed thousands of non-combatants and caused suffering across the region.As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the first U.S. pope warned that violence would not bring the justice, stability and peace that the peoples of the region long for.
(2026-03-15). Baku's dilemma: Will Azerbaijan be drawn into the Iran war. newarab.com 
With the Middle East engulfed by the US-Israeli war on Iran, a On 5 March, two drones
(2026-03-15). 'Fake news, Netanyahu is fine': Israeli Prime Minister's office rebuts assassination rumours. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The office of Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday rejected viral social media claims suggesting that the Israeli Prime Minister had been assassinated amid the escalating conflict involving Israel, United States and Iran. | Responding to a query from Anadolu Agency, based in Turkey, the Prime Minister's Office firmly denied the reports. "These are fake news; the Prime Minister is fine," the office said. The rumours began circulating after Netanyahu posted a video on his account on X on Friday, in which he was seen addressing a press conference about the ongoing Israel—US—Iran conflict. Soon…
(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). 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). Iran vows to 'pursue and kill' Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu. newarab.com 
In a statement announcing the 52nd wave of its attacks, the IRGC said the Israeli leader would remain a target of Iranian operations. | "If he is still alive, the pursuit and killing of him will continue with force," the IRGC said. | The IRGC also claimed that there was uncert…
(2026-03-15). Gaza's Rafah crossing to open on Wednesday 'for limited movement of people', Israel says. scmp.com Gaza's ‚Å main gateway, ‚Å the Rafah crossing with Egypt that was closed at the start of ‚Äåthe Iran war, will open on Wednesday for limited movement of people in both directions, Israel's COGAT, the ‚Å military body in charge of humanitarian ‚Äåmatters, said on Sunday. | The crossing had reopened ‚Äåin early February after being largely ‚Å shut ‚Å since May 2024, in the ‚Äåearly months of Israel's war against Hamas ‚Äåin ‚ÄåGaza. Its reopening offered &…
(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). Netanyahu posts video in response to Iran rumours that he is dead. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, March 15 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video of himself getting a cup of coffee and chatting with his aide on Sunday, after rumours that he was dead or injured were aired by Iranian state media and spread online in Iran. In the video, taken at a cafe in Jerusalem's outskirts and posted on Netanyahu's Telegram account, his aide asks him about the rumours. Netanyahu responds with a pun on the word dead ⚪ which in Hebrew slang can be used to describe "being crazy about" someone or something ⚪ as he reaches for a cup of coffee.
(2026-03-15). Israel 'told US it is running low on interceptors': report. newarab.com 
Israel informed the US this week that it is running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as Israel's foreign minister has denied these claims. | According to some reports, Israel had already entered the current war low on interceptors, many of which were fired during the 12-day conflict with Iran in June…
(2026-03-15). Exclusive-Iran wants of Arab Gulf ties, denies role in Saudi oil attacks. al-monitor.com By Timour AzhariRIYADH, March 15 (Reuters) – Iran's relations with Arab Gulf states will require a "serious review" in light of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, limitingthe power of external actors so the region can become prosperous, Tehran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia told Reuters on Sunday.Asked if he was concerned that relations would be harmed by the war, Ambassador Alireza Enayati said: "It's a valid question, and the answer may be simple. We are neighbors and we cannot do without each other; we will need a serious review."
(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). 'Black rain': Iran war's toxic pollution will spread and last for decades. scmp.com News of black rain falling on Tehran felt all too familiar to Nejat Rahmanian as he scrolled through alerts on social media feeds and tried to contact relatives on March 8. | Israeli drone strikes hit giant oil depots and refineries on the outskirts of the Iranian capital a few hours earlier, setting fuel on fire and releasing columns of black smoke, which mixed with rain clouds that poured toxic chemicals onto the city later in the day.
(2026-03-15). Iran's Revolutionary Guards issue death threat for Israel's Netanyahu. scmp.com Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with death, in a statement published on Sunday by Iran's Fars and IRNA news agencies. | Netanyahu would be pursued and killed, the IRGC statement said. | The announcement followed mutual overnight attacks in the war between Iran, Israel and the United States. | The current round of hostilities began when Israel and the US launched a large-scale offensive against Iran on February 28.
(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). Buzz, unease as UK crowds watch US bombers head to war. al-monitor.com Hidden behind a tall hedgerow in the English countryside, Charlie Cumming stood at the fence of an air force base, camera raised towards a US B-1 Lancer bomber parked nearby.He was one of hundreds of curious onlookers who flocked to the airfield at RAF Fairford in the southwestern county of Gloucestershire since US aircraft began arriving on March 6, days after the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran."I've come just for pictures for my Instagram, really," said the 17-year-old. "It's a bit concerning they're here, but I still think they're really cool to see."
(2026-03-15). Iran's 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' Models. ummid.com As US-Israel versus Iran conflict intensifies, Iran's decentralised 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' layered leadership models ensure military operations persist despite leadership losses.
(2026-03-15). US energy chief signals Iran war could continue for several more weeks. scmp.com Energy Secretary Chris Wright signalled the war with Iran may last several more weeks, with oil and petrol prices elevated as the US and Israel seek to destroy Iranian military capabilities. | In television interviews on Sunday, Wright defended the Trump administration's argument that Americans are facing short-term pain at the pump in a midterm election year for the larger goal of eliminating Iran as a threat to the Middle East.
(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…
(2026-03-15). Israel tells US it is 'running critically low' on interceptors amid Iran war. geo.tv 
(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's Crackdown: Arrests Over Alleged Spy Links Amid Rising Tensions. devdiscourse.com Iran has apprehended 500 individuals accused of espionage and sharing sensitive information with adversaries, according to the Islamic Republic's police chief. This follows continued airstrikes by Israeli and U.S. fighter jets.
(2026-03-15). Irán está "dispuesto a defenderse todo el tiempo que sea necesario" cubadebate.cu El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araghchi, aseguró que Teherán no ha pedido un alto el fuego ni ha solicitado negociaciones con Estados Unidos en la guerra que mantiene con Washington e Israel, pese a que el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, afirmó que la república islámica parecía dispuesta a cerrar un acuerdo en condiciones que la Casa Blanca considera inaceptables.
(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). Macron urges Iran to cease regional attacks, restore Hormuz navigation. al-monitor.com March 15 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he had asked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to put an immediate end to attacks against countries in the Middle East whether directly or through proxies, including in Lebanon and Iraq. "I reminded him that France is acting within a strictly defensive framework aimed at protecting its interests, its regional partners, and freedom of navigation, and that it is unacceptable for our country to be targeted," Macron said in a post on X.
(2026-03-15). Iran destroys 5 more US KC-135 refuelling aircraft. thecanary.co 
Iran's military has destroyed five further KC-135 refuelling aircraft in an attack on the Prince Sultan US base in Saudi Arabia. The destruction comes a day after all six crew members were killed in a KC-135 crash in Iraq. The Pentagon has claimed the crash resulted from an accident, but pro-Iran resistance groups claimed credit […] | By
(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). Iran wants 'review' of Arab Gulf ties, denies Saudi oil attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). FCC threatening news stations who report US damage from Iranian attacks. thecanary.co 
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has threatened the licenses of news broadcasters for reporting on the damage that Iranian strikes have done to the US military. Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions — also known as the fake news — have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come […] | By
(2026-03-15). Exclusive: Iran FM offers probe into Gulf civilian site attacks. newarab.com 
In an exclusive interview with The New Arab's sister outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Araghchi said Iran had proposed sitting down with Gulf and other Arab "friends" in the region to review incidents and es…
(2026-03-15). Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran. al-monitor.com By Jarrett Renshaw and Bianca FlowersMarch 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other action, signaling that developments in the long-strained relationship may come quickly."Cuba also wants to make a deal, and I think we will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do," Trump said to reporters on Air Force One. "We're talking to Cuba, but we're going to do Iran before Cuba."
(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). New York Residents Are Fighting a Data Center Backed by a Billionaire Trump Ally. truthout.org A battle over a data center complex in rural Western New York may seem like a purely local affair. But an analysis of the project's owner reveals ties that include the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, the government's crackdown on U.S. campuses, and the imposition of neocolonial rule over Gaza. Over the past year, residents of Genesee County, New York — located between Buffalo and Rochester — have… |
(2026-03-15). Israeli strike kills eight Palestinian police in central Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). Susan Abulhawa's response to Mamdani, for reporters and people asking her to comment. iacenter.org Susan Abulhawa is an internationally renowned and award-winning Palestinian author and poet. She is the bestselling author of "Mornings in Jenin" and "The Blue Between Sky and Water". She is also the founder of the nonprofit organization Playgrounds for Palestine. In early 2024, she managed to enter Gaza twice through the Rafah crossing. There, at the Culture and Free Thought Association, she held a series of workshops for young people who had been displaced to tent encampments. The book she references is "Every Moment Is a Life: Gaza in the Time of Genocide", an Arabic-English bilingual anthology of essays that…
(2026-03-15). Israel group organised flights evacuating Palestinians from Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). Israel preparing for deployment of international force to Gaza. newarab.com 
Kan said the multinational force is expected to include around 5,000 soldiers from Indonesia, who will make up the bulk of the deployment, alongside dozens of troops from Kazakhstan, Morocco, Albania and Kosovo. | The deplo…
(2026-03-15). Expertos denuncian que Gaza sufre crisis ambiental por agresión israelí. radiohc.cu La Franja de Gaza se enfrenta a una grave crisis medioambiental e hídrica como consecuencia de la agresión israelí, que provocó la destrucción generalizada de infraestructuras básicas, denunciaron este domingo expertos palestinos. | El acuífero que suministra agua potable al territorio sufre una grave contaminación, alertó la investigadora Reem Mansour, citada por la agencia de noticias Shehab. | Esa situación obligó a la población a buscar fuentes inseguras como agua salobre o contaminada de pozos y recoger lluvia, lo cual incrementó la propagación de enfermedades, incluidas la diarrea e infecciones gastrointest…
(2026-03-15). Starmer knew about Mandelson all along now he must resign. thecanary.co 
Starmer knew. And now we know Peter Mandelson was fast-tracked into government despite explicit warnings that his "particularly close" friendship with prolific paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein made him a "general reputational risk". Keir Starmer chose to ignore red flags about a man who stayed at Epstein's house after his conviction. And Starmer knew. Mandelson's vetting was […] | By
(2026-03-15). Russia continues dialogue with Venezuela. plenglish.com "We continue to maintain contact with Caracas, engaging in dialogue and maintaining our interest in economic cooperation. Cooperation projects remain on the agenda," the spokesman stated this Saturday during his usual press briefing. | Previously, on Friday, Peskov affirmed that Russia continues to view Venezuela as a friendly country. | Earlier this month, the director of the Department for Latin America at the Russian Foreign Ministry, Alexander Shchetinin, visited Caracas to review the bilateral agenda and cooperation priorities between the two countries in the new context. | It was the first visit by a Russi…
(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). World Baseball Classic: Venezuela and Italy will Clash in the Semifinals. radiohc.cu Havana, March 15 (RHC) — Venezuela and Italy will clash in the semifinals of the VI World Baseball Classic, a duel where Caribbean fire and European audacity will seek to write an immortal page on the diamond. | The South American team defeated Japan 8-5 in Miami, while Italy edged out Puerto Rico 8-6 in Houston, results that secured two memorable qualifications and ignited the stage for an unexpected clash for glory. | Venezuela pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament by defeating the powerful Japanese team at IonDepot Park. With blazing bats and composure on the mound, the Vinotinto broke th…
(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). Negligence Exposed: Police Faces Heat Over Navy Officer's House Demolition. devdiscourse.com The State Police Complaints Authority has recommended disciplinary action against two police officers, including an IPS officer, for their failure to act promptly in the alleged robbery and demolition incident involving a former Navy officer's widow's home in Uttarakhand.
(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). U.S. Navy Minesweepers Assigned To Middle East Have Been Moved To Pacific. twz.com 
Two of the three Littoral Combat Ships that had taken over the minesweeping role in the Middle East have just appeared in Malaysia.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast shows interest in Amkodor forestry machinery. eng.belta.by As part of the visit, the Russian delegation got familiar with the enterprise's production facilities and the line of modern logging machinery produced by the Amkodor holding company.
(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). Over 200 works by Salvador Dalí on display in Minsk. eng.belta.by The exhibition showcases not only the full-scale works of the famous master, but also pieces by leading Belarusian artists and sculptors that are rooted in the principles of surrealism.
(2026-03-15). West Nile Primary Schools Undergo Capacity Building on New Curriculum Interpretation. plusnews.ug 
In a bid to boost performance in the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), more than 100 classroom teachers and school administrators from West Nile have been trained on interpreting the new primary school curriculum and applying effective teaching methods aligned with the national exams structure. The training, organized by West Nile Rural Electrification Company (WENRECo), targeted …
(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). Pope decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire. newarab.com 
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(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). 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). 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). Expert: Zelensky's France visit aimed to revive media interest in Ukraine. eng.belta.by The other day in Paris, another meeting took place between Vladimir Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron.
(2026-03-15). Kazakhstan's New Constitution: A Political Power Play? devdiscourse.com Kazakhstan's recent constitutional referendum has passed with overwhelming support, as exit polls indicate around 87% of voters backed the change. The revised constitution could provide President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev a pathway to maintain his leadership beyond the typical term limits.
(2026-03-15). Madison, April 25, 2026: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Year Anniversary Celebration! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-15). Emergency stockpile oil coming soon to Iran-wracked markets: IEA. newarab.com 
More than 400 million barrels of oil from Stocks from Asia and Oceania countries will be available immediately and stocks from
(2026-03-15). Iran says women's football captain has withdrawn Australia asylum bid. scmp.com The captain of the Iranian women's football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for asylum, state media said on Sunday, making her the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind. | A former player and a Persian-language television channel based outside Iran said the players had been pressured to reverse their stance through threats against families back home. But Iranian authorities have in turn accused Australia of pressuring the players to stay.
(2026-03-15). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.
(2026-03-15). Israeli And U.S. Officials Indicate War Could Go On For Another Three Weeks (Updated). twz.com 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Belarus' Loban 8th in Women's 20km Interval Start at 2026 Paralympics. eng.belta.by Lidziya Loban of Belarus posted a time of 1: 7: 22.3 and finished in eighth place out of fifteen participants, while her compatriot Valiantsina Biryla took 13th place.
(2026-03-15). Novak Djokovic Withdraws from Miami Open due to Injury. devdiscourse.com World-renowned tennis player Novak Djokovic has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Miami Open due to a right shoulder injury. The news was confirmed by tournament organizers on Sunday, creating a noticeable void in the event's lineup.
(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). Canary catch up: momtok, manosphere and good old BBC homophobia. thecanary.co 
Welcome back to Canary catch-up, your weekly natter about the most talked-about TV of the week. This week in between copious amounts of TV, I've also been enjoying some live music. Last Sunday, I saw Lily Allen perform her full West End Girl album, which was incredible, raw, feminine rage. It was also topped off […] | By
(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). Israel launches fresh strike on south Beirut. al-monitor.com Israel launched a fresh strike on Beirut's southern suburbs late Sunday as Israel's military said it was striking Hezbollah infrastructure in the city following earlier raids mainly in the country's south.The midnight strike, heard by AFP correspondents in the capital, came after a morning Israel army evacuation warning for Beirut's southern suburbs, which Israel has repeatedly struck in the past fortnight.Shortly after the raid, the Israeli military said on social media that it was "currently striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure in Beirut".
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Israel kills 4 Palestinians from the same family. thecanary.co 
Four Palestinians from the same family were massacred by the Israeli occupation forces (IOF), who opened fire on their vehicle, with dozens of gunshots. The incident happened at dawn on 15 March, in the village of Tamoun, South of Tubas city, in the Northern occupied West Bank. A father, a mother, and two of their […] | By
(2026-03-15). Kenya floods death toll rises to 62, police say. scmp.com A total ‚Å of ‚Å 62 ‚Å people including eight children have died since heavy rains and flooding hit Kenya's capital ‚ÄåNairobi and other areas late last week, police said on Saturday. | The capital was the worst hit with ‚Å 33 deaths, the force said in ‚Äåa statement on X that updated the official ‚Äåtally of casualties. | More than 2,000 ‚Å families ‚Å have been displaced across Kenya and ‚Äåintense rain was continuing in several ‚Äåregions, it ‚Ä…
(2026-03-15). Kazakhstan officials extend control over the arts. globalvoices.org The creative industry says new regulations could become a threat to free expressionOriginally published on This article was written by Nazerke Kurmangazinova for
(2026-03-15). Russian air defenses foil drone attack on Moscow. plenglish.com Sobyanin specified that the last group of six Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles heading toward Moscow was successfully repelled, bringing the total to 14 drones shot down this Saturday near the Russian capital. | The mayor added that emergency services quickly arrived at the crash site to assess the potential damage and carry out necessary repairs. | He also stated that no injuries to people or buildings have been reported. For its part, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that in the last three hours, operational air defense systems shot down another 37 Ukrainian attack drones over four Russian regions.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Legend, John Landy: The athlete who the extra. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). US police took dying Black man's ambulance for cop having a 'mild anxiety attack'. thecanary.co 
Dyshan Best was shot and killed in March 2025 by police during a foot chase in Bridgeport, Connecticut, US. As he lay dying, officers insisted an ambulance sent for Best be used to transport a colleague having a "mild anxiety attack" to the local hospital. Police claimed Best had been armed — but he was […] | By
(2026-03-15). Take Back Power supporters redistribute food from supermarkets to foodbanks. thecanary.co 
Take Back Power supporters have been redistributing food from supermarkets to local foodbanks across the country this morning. Take Back Power is a nonviolent civil-resistance group, demanding that the UK government establish a 'House of the People'. This is a permanent citizen-led assembly with the power to tax extreme wealth. From around 8.30am on 14 […] | By
(2026-03-15). Jury Convicts 8 in Texas Case Tied to Trump's War Against "Antifa" truthout.org The government has largely won its first case bringing material-support-for-terrorism charges against protesters alleged to belong to "antifa," which President Donald Trump designated as a domestic terror group in 2025 despite the fact that no such organized group exists and the president has no legal authority to designate organizations as domestic terror groups. A federal jury in Fort Worth… |
(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). Lukashenko: Firm commitment to the Constitution keeps Belarus moving forward. eng.belta.by The president sincerely wished everyone health, wellbeing, and new achievements for the good of the Fatherland: "May this holiday serve as a reminder of our responsibility to future generations for the peace and prosperity of our native country."
(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). 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). 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). Water Transport Experts to Govt: Conduct Mandatory Safety Training for Islanders. plusnews.ug 
Uganda could face a sharp rise in drowning deaths if urgent safety training is not introduced for island communities and residents living near landing sites, water transport safety experts have warned. The warning comes as the World Health Organization continues to rank Uganda among countries with some of the highest drowning risks globally. Experts say …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Drone hits Italy-US airbase in Kuwait, no injuries. newarab.com 
Italy's military said Sunday that a drone attacked the Ali Al Salem airbase in Foreign Minister
(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). UN force in Lebanon says peacekeepers fired upon. newarab.com 
(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). Tlaib Calls for Release of Detained Columbia Student Leqaa Kordia. truthout.org On Friday, March 6, U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, the first and only Palestinian in Congress, visited Leqaa Kordia at Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. Kordia, who is the last remaining Columbia protester in detention, has seen a recent groundswell of support following a seizure she suffered in detention due to malnutrition. Arrested on March 13, 2025 by the Department of… |
(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). Belarus' Viarenich victorious at Gymnastik International 2026 in Germany. eng.belta.by In the senior division, our Darya Viarenich secured victory in the all-around, scoring a total of 108.820 points across four apparatus.
(2026-03-15). When Muslim women vote, the UK far-right cries fraud. newarab.com 
In an age of hyper politics, the female vote and minority inclusion are topics the media and political class will pay lip service to when it suits them, but which, in practice, cause discomfort and political histrionics. | When this dissonance converges on the Muslim woman herself, we become subject to a through-the-looking-glass political theatre at its most perverse. This much was clear in the fiercely contested Gorton and Denton by-election. | What began as a
(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). 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). Díaz-Canel extols Mexico's support for Cuba with humanitarian aid. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel today highlighted Mexico's support for Cuba with the sending of humanitarian aid, especially the attitude of its president Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-03-15). Iran's revolutionary guards threaten target Netanyahu 'if he's still alive'. thecanary.co 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have threatened to continue targeting Benjamin Netanyahu if he's still alive. In a statement, the IRCG said: The unknown fate of the criminal Zionist Prime Minister and the possibility of his death or escape with his family from the occupied territories reveals the crisis and instability of the Zionists. If this […] | By
(2026-03-15). 'Two sessions' signals China-US tech contest is entering a new era. scmp.com With the conclusion of China's annual parliamentary "two sessions" meetings, emerging policy priorities suggest its relationship with the United States is entering a new technological era. | This year's government work report set an economic growth target of 4.5 to 5 per cent and announced increased fiscal support for science and technology, including a 10 per cent funding rise for research and development and over 16 per cent for basic research. More than routine budget adjustments, these figures…
(2026-03-15). Fire breaks out in vicinity of Dubai International Airport after drone attack, Dubai Media Office says. al-monitor.com March 16 (Reuters) – The Dubai Media Office said on Monday that authorities were dealing with a fire resulting from a drone attack in the vicinity of the Dubai International Airport, adding that no injuries were reported.Dubai authorities said that the drone attack hit a fuel tank and the civil defence teams were working to bring the fire under control.
(2026-03-15). By Organizing Acts of Public Grief, We Build the Courage to Keep Fighting. truthout.org Fascism depends on our compliance. Authoritarians know they cannot sustain rule by individually repressing each person in the country. They use threats and violence to inflict fear — a primary weapon to force compliance. If fear is their strategy for compliance, then we need a strategy for sustaining dissent. Amid Trump's unjustified and illegal war on Iran, many of us need space to… |
(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). 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). 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). Indigenous people blockade highway to protest destruction of their territory. thecanary.co 
More than 100 Indigenous Ayoreo-Totobiegosode people, most of whom were forcibly contacted between 1979 and 2004, have blockaded a major Paraguayan highway in the heart of South America. They're trying to stop the destruction of the forest where their uncontacted relatives still live. Porai Picanerai, one of the Ayoreo leaders, said: After forced contact, we […] | By
(2026-03-15). Expert: Middle East conflict demonstrates that international law has collapsed. eng.belta.by In her opinion, if one is to adhere to the concept of international law, there must be forces that ensure its application.
(2026-03-15). Sabalenka to face Rybakina in 2026 Indian Wells final. eng.belta.by In their 15 previous encounters, Aryna Sabalenka has won eight times against Rybakina. In the recent Australian Open final, the Kazakhstani player came out on top.
(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). Bus Driver, Conductor Die In Luwero Accident. plusnews.ug 
A Real Bus company vehicle lost control and rammed into the rear of an Isuzu Hino truck on Sunday morning at around 4: 00am in Kiwumpa village, Luwero town, along the Kampala—Gulu highway, killing the bus driver and conductor. Sam Twiineamazima, Savannah Regional Police spokesperson, said both vehicles were traveling from Luwero towards Kampala when the …
(2026-03-15). Former Mexican President López Obrador calls for support for Cuba. radiohc.cu Former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has invited Mexicans to make deposits into an account opened by citizens, writers, and journalists to purchase food, medicines, oil, and gasoline intended for the people of Cuba. | "I am in retirement, but it pains me that they seek to exterminate—due to their ideals of freedom and defense of sovereignty—the brotherly people of Cuba," stated the man who served as this country's president from 2018 to 2024, speaking last night via the social network X. | The former head of state reminded "those who think this is someone else's fight" of what "General (Lázaro…
(2026-03-15). UK hospitals urged to scrap Palantir over health and human rights risks. thecanary.co 
A coalition of leading human rights, health groups and trade unions has urged NHS England to cancel its contract with Palantir based on serious risks to the NHS. Medact has sent its new briefing document, Concerns Regarding Palantir Technologies in NHS Data Systems, to all NHS trust and Integrated Care Board CEOs. It urges them […] | By
(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). In heavy rain, Lebanese fleeing war huddle under makeshift shelters. al-monitor.com By Ahmed KerdiBEIRUT/SIDON, March 15 (Reuters) – Hussain Murtada and his family are camping in the back of a small truck, a flimsy tarpaulin shielding them from a storm on Sunday, with no room left at shelters for displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon."We are putting tarp over it because we're soaked," said Murtada, using string to fasten the plastic sheet over the back of the truck parked on the seafront. Inside, an infant peered out, surrounded by pillows, blankets and other possessions.
(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). 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). London meeting marks 40 years since the expulsion of the Workers Revolutionary Party. wsws.org The Workers Revolutionary Party's expulsion from the International Committee of the Fourth International in the mid-1980s was a defining moment in the history of the international socialist movement. At stake was the survival of Trotskyism, of revolutionary Marxism as an organised political tendency.
(2026-03-15). Vanuatu newspaper faces football coverage ban after 'lesbianism' headline. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist Vanuatu's only daily newspaper, the Vanuatu Daily Post, is facing a ban on covering future football league matches after publishing an article with the headline: "Former women's coach says lesbianism is a reason Vanuatu women's squad keeps losing". The outlet ran a story on March 6 featuring an interview…
(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). 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). Five wounded in rocket attack on Baghdad airport. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-15). GreenGeeks Free Domain Offer: What to Expect and What to Watch Out For. moderndiplomacy.eu I spent the better part of a week going through GreenGeeks before committing to a hosting plan, and the free domain offer was one of the first things that caught my attention. It seemed straightforward enough on paper, but the details behind it required some actual reading. Most people will sign up, grab the free …
(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). 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). 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). Tensions Surge in U.S.-Iran Conflict Amid Rising Oil Prices. devdiscourse.com As tensions escalate in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. military actions have heavily impacted Iran's Kharg Island, contributing to global economic strain with oil prices remaining high at around $100 per barrel.
(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). 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). How to Adapt to Structural Market Changes as a Global Investor. moderndiplomacy.eu Global markets are not affected solely by short cycles. Profound, structural shifts, such as demographic transitions and technological disruption, are changing how capital moves across economies. For global investors, it has become more critical than ever to adapt. Strategies that worked a few decades ago may now underperform due to massive shifts in markets, mostly …
(2026-03-15). Philippe's Surge: A Beacon for French Centrism. devdiscourse.com Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe achieved a noteworthy lead in Sunday's initial round of the mayoral elections in Le Havre, reviving his aspirations for a 2027 presidential bid. His victory foregrounds the centrist's growing political influence amidst France's shifting electoral landscape.
(2026-03-15). Belarus win two medals at 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy. eng.belta.by Four Belarusian skiers competed at the event, taking part in four program disciplines. Both medals for the Belarusian team were brought by Raman Svirydzenka.
(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). The 2026 Football Finalissima has Been Cancelled. radiohc.cu Havana, March 15 (RHC) — The Finalissima between Spain, champion of Euro 2024, and Argentina, winner of the Copa America 2024, was cancelled today after it was confirmed that the match scheduled for March 27 in Qatar could not be played. | The decision was announced by UEFA after intense discussions with Qatari organisers and amidst the current political situation in the region, which made it impossible to guarantee the match would take place. | The game, conceived as a clash between the champions of Europe and South America in collaboration with CONMEBOL, was initially scheduled for March 27 and was meant t…
(2026-03-15). Supremacy in system of law. Lawyer on why Constitution is country's main and fundamental law. eng.belta.by Today, Belarus marks Constitution Day – the Fundamental Law of the country, which holds supreme legal force and enshrines the key principles and norms governing the most important social relations.
(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). Smolskaya 4th in pursuit at Russian Biathlon Championship. eng.belta.by Belarus' Dzinara Smolskaya came within one step of a medal in the pursuit race at the Russian Biathlon Championship in Tyumen.
(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). 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). Rotary Donates 50,000 Dollars in Kanoni Sub County to Prevent Diseases. plusnews.ug 
Limited diagnostic capacity, inadequate medical infrastructure, and a shortage of trained personnel at Bwagonga Community Hospital in Kanoni Sub-County, Kazo District have prompted the Rotary Club of Upper Kololo, in collaboration with its international Rotary partners, to implement a community-based health project aimed at strengthening disease prevention and improving access to healthcare services. To address …
(2026-03-15). KCCA Directs Owino Leaders to File Formal Complaint Over Demolition. plusnews.ug 
Traders operating in St Balikuddembe Market, commonly known as Owino Market, have raised concerns over lack of prior notice, loss of property, and insecurity following the recent demolition of structures near the Nakivubo Channel reserve. During a meeting with the Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, traders said they were …
(2026-03-15). IEA says oil from emergency stocks to flow in Asia and Oceania immediately. scmp.com The International Energy Agency (IEA) said oil from a record stockpile release will be made available in Asia and Oceania immediately as buyers in the region clamour to replace barrels lost to war-related disruptions in the Middle East. | The agency released a statement after it said it received implementation plans from member states. Barrels for Europe and the Americas will only be made available from the end of March.
(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). The War Against Iran: 30 Years in the Making. globalresearch.ca [This important article by Prof. Piers Robinson was first published by GR in June 2025.] | There is a grim inevitability about the developing war aimed at overthrowing the Iranian government. It might not seem this way for the millions of …
(2026-03-15). La Protesta de Baraguá en la trayectoria política revolucionaria de Antonio Maceo. cubadebate.cu La Protesta de Baraguá fue un hito fundamental en la acción y pensamiento político de Antonio Maceo. Para comprender su significado en la trayectoria revolucionaria del prócer es preciso analizar sus antecedentes y consecuencias. Con el protagonismo de la Protesta de Baraguá y la actitud en el periodo inmediato posterior, se evidencia el ascenso del liderazgo político revolucionario de El Titán de Bronce.
(2026-03-15). Elecciones legislativas en Vietnam con alta concurrencia a las urnas. radiohc.cu La elección de diputados a la Asamblea Nacional -Parlamento-, de Vietnam, y de miembros de los Consejos Populares de todos los niveles, se desarrolla este domingo con una elevada concurrencia de votantes. | Cuatro horas después a la apertura, a las 07: 00 (hora local), de los 772 mil 195 colegios electorales en los cuales están habilitados para ejercer su derecho al voto 78 millones 928 mil 647 ciudadanos, la participación en 31 de las 34 provincias y ciudades del país era ya superior al 50 por ciento. | En las tres localidades restantes también se acercaban a esta cifra, adelantó la vicepresidenta de la Asamblea…
(2026-03-15). Trabajadores de Italia se unen a convoy con ayuda solidaria para Cuba. radiohc.cu En el convoy Nuestra América, con ayuda solidaria para Cuba, participarán representantes de la clase obrera italiana afiliados a la Unión Sindical del Base -USB-, y al Colectivo Autónomo de Trabajadores Portuarios -CALP-, destaca un reporte. | Una nota publicada en el sitio digital del diario Il Faro di Roma señala que, a esa iniciativa se sumaron estibadores del puerto de Génova, en la norteña región de Liguria, integrantes del CALP, quienes junto a directivos de la USB deben arribar al país antillano en los próximos días. | El objetivo de este proyecto, según el texto es "romper el aislamiento y demostrar concr…
(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). 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). Por el bienestar animal: Prevenir es mejor que curar. cubadebate.cu En esta oportunidad insistimos sobre la prevención de enfermedades y problemas de salud en los animales domésticos, porque en estos momentos, en que como todos conocemos, la situación económica resulta compleja e implica escasez de medicamentos, disminución en la producción de productos de uso animal, posible reducción de importaciones, es mejor tomar medidas preventivas para evitar que los animales enfermen y así se reduzca o no sea imprescindible la administración de tratamientos.
(2026-03-15). Gemma Cuervo, la inolvidable Vicenta en Aquí no hay quien viva, muere a los 91 años. cubadebate.cu La actriz Gemma Cuervo falleció a los 91 años, dejando atrás una trayectoria que la convirtió en una de las intérpretes más queridas y reconocidas de la escena española. La artista, nacida en Barcelona en 1934, desarrolló una extensa carrera en teatro, cine y televisión, y muchos espectadores y nuevas generaciones la recordarán de series como Aquí no hay quien viva…
(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). 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). Evocan en Cuba aniversario 148 de la Protesta de Baraguá. radiohc.cu ´Se dice Baraguá y nos asalta desde la historia la intransingencia de ´A ese legado de dignidad nos deberemos siempre ª, escribió el mandatario en el post de la red social X. | Por su parte el primer ministro de la nación, Manuel Marrero, acotó que este hecho histórico colocó las banderas de la Patria en su sitial más alto y…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-03-15). Barcelona Win Big and Extend Their Lead at the Top of Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, March 15 (RHC) — FC Barcelona, playing at the Spotify Camp Nou, thrashed Sevilla 5-2 today and extended their lead at the top of the Spanish football league. | Barcelona, who saw their arch-rivals Real Madrid close the gap in the standings the previous day, avenged their defeat to the same opponent in the first leg and reached 70 points, four more than Los Blancos. | Two well-taken penalties by Raphinha in the first 20 minutes gave Hansi Flick's men the lead, which they never relinquished. | The reigning La Liga and S…