(2026-03-16). Report from Jerusalem: As Israel Keeps Bombing Iran, Palestinians Face Growing Violence in West Bank. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! speaks with Iranian Israeli political activist Orly Noy about her recent piece, "Longing for My Tehran." "It's been a very emotional time since the beginning of the war, not just because we are constantly running in and out of shelters," says Noy, "but because this time, the footage of the bombing that I grew accustomed to seeing for over two years from the genocide in Gaza was now coming from my homeland." | Noy also comments on Israeli political support for the war on Iran, saying "the very few attempts to protest against the war were brutally crush…
(2026-03-17). Transport Strike Fails to Paralyze Caracas as Government Deploys Alternative Units. orinocotribune.com The transportation strike called by a small sector of private urban bus lines in Caracas, Venezuela, failed to disrupt the capital's public transport on Monday, March 16. Venezuelan Transportation Minister Aníbal Coronado confirmed that the ministry, alongside other national agencies, deployed a fleet of vehicles across the capital to ensure passenger commuting. | During a meeting with the Superior Transportation Authority of Caracas, Coronado emphasized that the few lines participating in the work stoppage "failed." He condemned the actions as an attempt to "boycott" and "sabotage" residents' daily lives. | View…
(2026-03-17). Venezuela Receives 548 Repatriated Citizens as US Deportations Continue. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Recent flight data and statistics
| So far in 2026, 24 repatriation flights have arrived from the US, returning a total…
(2026-03-17). Trump upset as key US partners shun call for Hormuz warship escorts. dawn.com Several US allies rebuffed Donald Trump's call on Monday to send warships to escort shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing criticism from the US president, who accused Western partners of ingratitude after decades of support. | The Israel said on Monday it had drawn up detailed plans for at least three more weeks of war as it pound…
(2026-03-17). Ending the Trump-Netanyahu War in the Middle East. scheerpost.com Jeffrey D. Sachs & Sybil Fares for Common Dreams The Israel-US war on Iran is engulfing the entire Middle East and could escalate to global war. The economic consequences are already severe and could become catastrophic. The Strait of Hormuz carries approximately one-fifth of all oil traded globally, and 30 percent of the world's LNG. A sustained closure …
(2026-03-17). Trump warns Iran may weaponise Strait of Hormuz, urges allies to send warships. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump made a startling claim during remarks on the escalating Iran crisis, saying he had predicted the 9/11 attacks years before they happened. The statement came as the U.S. president warned that Iran could use the Strait of Hormuz as a powerful economic weapon against global oil supplies. Trump also urged allied nations to send warships to help secure the critical waterway, warning that Iranian naval mines could explode at any moment. The remarks come as tensions between Washington and Tehran deepen and fears grow that the world's most important oil chokepoint could be disrupted.
(2026-03-17). '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.
(2026-03-17). Blocking Fertilisers: The Hormuz Strait and Agricultural Shock. dissidentvoice.org The closure of virtually all commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz occasioned by the Iran War is not merely a matter of oil and gas, the usual prized duo that feature in the nervous chatter of global markets. There are other less conspicuous products that have also been snared in the process. Consider fertilisers, …
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). US Israel War Against Iran: Glaring Cost Difference. ummid.com The ongoing US and Israeli war against Iran and the latter's retaliatory strikes have once again demonstrated the mathematics of modern air defence.
(2026-03-17). Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies: sources. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump reacts during an event to sign an executive order creating an anti‑fraud task force headed by US Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 16, 2026. — ReutersUnited States bases in Gulf states…
(2026-03-17). Pentagon doing its best to hide destructions caused by Iran. ummid.com Iran's retaliatory attacks on the American bases and assets in the Middle East have inflicted huge material and human losses, but Pentagon is trying its best to hide.
(2026-03-17). Larijani rebukes Muslim states over 'silence' during Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's top security official Ali Larijani sharply criticised Muslim countries — particularly Gulf states — for failing to support Tehran during its conflict with the United States and Israel, accusing them of remaining silent despite what he called "deceitful aggression" against Iran. | In a message addressed to Muslims worldwide and the governments of Islamic countries, Larijani said Iran came under attack during negotiations in what he described as an attempt by Washington and Israel to dismantle the country. | üö® BREAKING | Full Message from Iranian Secretary of National Sec…
(2026-03-17). Iran warns US against any troop deployment on its soil amid regional war. hindustantimes.com Iranian officials have warned U.S. against sending troops to its territory amid the raging regional war between the two nations. Speaking to Sky News in Tehran, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said "even suggesting that a foreign country can put boots on the ground of another country… is very much wrong, very reckless, illegal." Khatibzadeh said Tehran was focused on defending its sovereignty and was not considering negotiations for now. Delivering a message to Washington, he urged the U.S. to "think twice when they are thinking about Iran," accusing Israel of pursuing their own agenda "at the expense…
(2026-03-17). US, Iran officials make first direct contact since war, say US media. dawn.com WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have reportedly resumed direct communication in recent days, Axios Both officials had previously managed negotiations between Washington and Tehran before Israel and the United States Axios noted that it is unclear how substantive the messages exchanged were, but t…
(2026-03-17). '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.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Why Gulf fury is aimed at Tehran, not Washington. tribune.com.pk 
Nearly two weeks into the United States-Israeli war with Iran, a war-modified, anxiety-riddled version of daily life is emerging in the Gulf. | At a post-Iftar spin class in Doha, the instructor's usual "positive energy" mantra hit differently on Tuesday: "We need it now more than ever!" Leaving the gym, our phones screeched with another missile alert, and we waited out the blasts in the parking garage. Outside, some security guards now wear white hard hats, flimsy protection against falling shrapnel. | Across the United Arab Emirates, daily life is adjusting too. Dubai beachgoers wa…
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). U.S., Israel attacks an attempt to destroy the United Nations, international law. strategic-culture.su The United States and Israel have launched an unprovoked war against Iran in flagrant violation of Article 2(4) of the Charter, without authorisation from the Security Council, and without any legitimate claim of self-defence under Article 51. They are trying to kill the UN Charter and the international rule of law, but they will fail.
(2026-03-17). Third Pakistani dies from 'falling debris' after interception in UAE amid Iran war. dawn.com Another Pakistani national was killed due to "falling debris" following the interception of a ballistic missile in the United Arab Emirates, the country's media office said on Tuesday. | The development marks the third instance of a Pakistani national losing their life in an attack in the UAE during the ongoing war between Iran, the US, and Israel. | The Abu Dhabi Media Office, in a statement on X, said that the authorities in Abu Dhabi "responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in the deat…
(2026-03-17). 200 US troops wounded in seven countries during Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
Around 200 US military personnel have been wounded in seven countries across the Middle East since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran, a US military spokesman said Monday. | "The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and more than 180 troops have already returned to duty," while "10 are categorised as seriously wounded," said Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for US Central Command. | The injuries took place in countries around the region: Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Hawkins added. | Read: US intelligence warned Trump Iran could hit Gulf al…
(2026-03-17). Iran braces for internal unrest as US and Israeli attacks persist (March 14-16 updates). longwarjournal.org US and Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic are expanding to include additional military infrastructure, command centers, and production facilities. At the same time, the Tehran regime is tightening security across Iranian cities amid reports of arrests, checkpoints, and growing economic pressure.
(2026-03-17). US-Israeli Strike Kills Six PMF Fighters in Iraq as Kataib Hezbollah Says Senior Official Has Died. news.antiwar.com Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) said Monday that six of its fighters were killed by a "Zionist bombing" near the border with Syria as fighting in Iraq amid the US-Israeli war against Iran continues to rage. The PMF, a coalition of mainly Shia militias that was formed in 2014 to fight ISIS and is part …
(2026-03-17). Trump declines timeline to end Iran war, says US offensive averted 'World War 3'. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump has again avoided giving a clear timeline for ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, even as he claims the campaign has already transformed global security. Speaking to reporters, Trump was asked whether, with Iran's missile sites "totally obliterated," much of its leadership killed, and its navy and key forces destroyed, the conflict could be wrapped up within the week. He replied, "I don't think so, but it'll be soon. It won't be long," insisting the war would ultimately deliver "a much safer world" and saying he had an "obligation" to launch the operation. In a separate remark, Trump argu…
(2026-03-17). Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Iran's powerful national security chief Ali Larijani was "eliminated last night", along with the commander of Tehran's Basij paramilitary force, AFP reported. | The killing of Larijani, if confirmed by Tehran, would represent the highest-profile assassination since the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei and other leaders during the wave of US-Israeli strikes that started the war on February 28. | Katz said that he had been informed by Israel's military chief that Larijani and the head of Iran's Basij paramilitary force Gholamreza Soleimani "w…
(2026-03-17). No Time for Losers: Why the War Meant to Save Israel May Destroy It. counterpunch.org 
When Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu launched their military aggression against Iran on February 28, they appeared convinced that the war would be swift. Netanyahu reportedly assured Washington that the campaign would deliver a decisive strategic victory—one capable of reordering the Middle East and restoring Israel's battered deterrence. Whether Netanyahu himself believed that promise is
(2026-03-17). Another Pakistani killed in UAE after missile debris falls during interception. tribune.com.pk 
A Pakistani national has been killed in the United Arab Emirates after debris from an intercepted missile fell in Abu Dhabi, according to Al Jazeera. The death comes as the war triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran continues to spill across the Gulf, placing civilians far beyond the main battlefield at risk. | BREAKING: Pakistani national killed by falling debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi's Bani Yas area, Abu Dhabi Media Office says | üî¥ LIVE updates: t.co/Q5qJFUKMok pic.twitter.com/WLSh4bpMua | — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) March 17, 2026 | The v…
(2026-03-17). Tabish Hashmi calls out Ahmad Ali Butt for Malala post. tribune.com.pk 
TV host and stand-up comedian Tabish Hashmi recently responded to actor and comedian Ahmad Ali Butt, after he criticised Nobel prize winner Malala Yousafzai for not speaking up about the Iranian girls killed in the US-Israeli attack on an all-girls school last month. | Butt had previously taken to his experience to question Malala's silence regarding the attacks. He wrote, "More than 160 girls were killed by the US on the first day of the war, still waiting for this puppet to say anything". | Hashmi responded to this take on his Instagram story by sharing a screenshot of Malala's statement on X on March 1, whe…
(2026-03-17). Gulf states press US to 'neutralise Iran for good' as Hormuz crisis deepens. tribune.com.pk 
Gulf Arab states did not ask the US to go to war with Iran, but some are now urging it not to stop short by leaving the Islamic Republic still able to threaten the Gulf's oil lifeline and the economies that depend on it, three Gulf sources told Reuters. | At the same time, these sources and five Western and Arab diplomats said Washington was pressing Gulf states to join the US-Israeli war. According to three of them, President Donald Trump wants to show regional backing for the campaign, to bolster its international legitimacy as well as support at home. | "There is a wide feeling ac…
(2026-03-17). US, Israel Have Lost The War On Iran; Must Be Held Accountable For Crimes. popularresistance.org On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched an illegal attack on Iran that has ignited the Gulf Region and sent ripples throughout the world. Clearing the FOG speaks with military analyst Scott Ritter who argues that the US and Israel lost the war on the first day by targeting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and by throwing the rules of engagement out the window, as evidenced by the double bombing of a girl's school in Minab. Ritter explains that Pete Hegseth and others are guilty of war crimes. He describes the region as being at an existential crossroads that could weaken Israel and strengthen Iran…
(2026-03-17). Did Trump attack Iran to block Epstein file coverage? strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-17). The Age of Generative Warfare. scheerpost.com Why the 2026 Middle East Crisis Demands Critical AI Literacy Nolan Higdon Substack "Tel Aviv, stripped of illusion, as you have never witnessed it," read the caption above a viral March 2026 video showing missiles hammering the Israeli city as explosions burst across the night sky. To the casual scroller, it appeared to be a …
(2026-03-17). Correctional Services confirms rearrest of murderer, rapist. sanews.gov.za Correctional Services confirms rearrest of murderer, rapist | Convicted murderer and rapist Thulani Gcaleka has been rearrested following his escape from custody just over a month ago. ⚪ According to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Gcaleka was rearrested in Gauteng during the early hours of Tuesday after escaping from the Sevontein Correctional Centre, under the Pietermaritzburg Management Area in KwaZulu-Natal. ⚪ "The National Commissioner, Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale, established a dedicated Track and Tracing Team within his office to focus on high-profile and high-risk escapees. ⚪ "This speci…
(2026-03-17). Pakistan's solar boom shielding country from Hormuz disruptions: study. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's According to an analysis published by Renewables First and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, Pakistan would be far more exposed to the The study noted that Pakistan has avoided more tha…
(2026-03-17). Affordability and an Abundance Agenda for Health Care. counterpunch.org 
One of the things that should bother economists more than it seems to is the loud chorus of complaints about affordability. Since wage growth has consistently outpaced inflation for the last several years, especially for the lowest paid workers under Biden, it seemed things should be getting more affordable, not less. I have seen the
(2026-03-17). The US's Strategic Alliance With Israel is a Disaster. counterpunch.org 
It's difficult to imagine a greater U.S. strategic mistake than to align itself in any fashion with Israel. The United States and Israel have different objectives and strategic goals in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. Israel is trying to "change the map of the Middle East." It therefore is trying to create instability throughout the region in its effort to secure geopolitical domination.
(2026-03-17). Govt To Go "Further and Faster" ! wattsupwiththat.com According to Grok, these plug in solar panels start at £600. Does the moron really think people have got that sort of money in their pockets to waste on his green nonsense? Potential annual savings for users are in the tens of pounds.
(2026-03-17). Gold, silver prices edge up in Pakistan after four-day pause. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices increased in both international and domestic markets after a four-day gap on Tuesday. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $10 per ounce to reach $5,010. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs1,000 to Rs523,762, while the price per 10 grams rose by Rs857 to Rs449,041. | Silver prices also recorded gains, with the per tola rate increasing by Rs128 to Rs8,569. | The price of silver per 10 grams rose by Rs110 to Rs7,346. | Spot gold was up 0.2% at $5,013.71 per ounce as of 0644 GMT. US gold futures for April ‚…
(2026-03-17). Climate change brings changes to North Kivu's agricultural practices in the DRC. globalvoices.org North Kivu has four seasons: Two wet seasons and two very short dry seasonsGlobal VoicesA maize variety exhibition. Photo by Hervé Mukulu from This article by Hervé Mukulu was first published on the news site
(2026-03-17). Here's why Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Al-Nassr Vs Al-Khaleej. ummid.com This is now almost certain that Al-Nassr Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss the Al-Nassr vs Al-Khaleej SPL match Saturday March 14, 2026.
(2026-03-17). Imperial Decline in the Straits of Hormuz. scheerpost.com The Iran War as America's Very Own Suez Crisis By Alfred McCoy for TomDispatch In the first chapter of his 1874 novel The Gilded Age, Mark Twain offered a telling observation about the connection between past and present: "History never repeats itself, but the… present often seems to be constructed out of the broken fragments of antique …
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Whitewater PRIDE October 6, 2026 (Spanish-English Newsletter). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-17). The hard truth about whistleblowing in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-17). Why Labor Must Act: Workers, Unions, and the Defense of Democracy. portside.org Why Labor Must Act: Workers, Unions, and the Defense of Democracy |
(2026-03-17). Oil climbs over 2% as Iran war halts supply. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday, reversing some of the previous session's losses, on worries about supply with the Strait of Hormuz mostly shut and United States allies rebuffing calls to send warships to help tankers move through the vital waterway. | Brent futures jumped $2.74, or 2.7%, to $102.95 a barrel by 0357 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $2.45, or 2.6%, to $95.95. In the previous session, Brent futures settled 2.8% lower while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slid 5.3% after some vessels sailed through the ‚Ä&…
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Spain's king makes rare acknowledgement of country's colonial abuses. tribune.com.pk 
Spain's King Felipe VI acknowledged abuses in his country's colonial past on Monday, a rare admission by the Spanish crown which has never issued a formal apology to former colonies. | At its height in the 16th to 18th centuries, Spain ruled one of the largest empires in world history, spanning five continents including much of Central and Latin America, and practiced forced labour, land expropriation and violence against Indigenous people. | Spanish colonial ‚Å laws "wanted to protect. But in reality, things didn't work out &sbqu…
(2026-03-17). The 'Big Man' at the Pentagon. portside.org The 'Big Man' at the Pentagon |
(2026-03-17). Students develop App for routes, timings for Punjab electric buses. tribune.com.pk 
Two students have developed a mobile application to help passengers of Punjab's electric bus service access route and schedule information, addressing a common problem: commuters often struggle to find timely bus timing details. | Muhammad Ghayas, one of the developers, said the idea came to him after he waited at a bus stop for nearly half an hour to get to his hostel, only to discover that the last bus on that route had already departed. "After this experience, I decided, along with my colleague, to create a system that could provide timely information on bus routes and schedules to passengers," he explained…
(2026-03-17). UN marks Islamophobia day with alarm over rising hate, discrimination against Muslims. dawn.com UNITED NATIONS: This year, the International Day to Combat Islamophobia did not pass unnoticed — largely due to mounting Pakistan, which The observance comes amid heightened global instability, particularly the ongoing con…
(2026-03-17). NSFAS clarifies misleading social media claim of R630 000 student payment. sanews.gov.za NSFAS clarifies misleading social media claim of R630 000 student payment | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has dismissed as false and misleading a social media claim alleging that a student received a payment of R630 434.44 from the scheme. | In a statement, NSFAS said preliminary verification indicates that the image circulating online has been manipulated and appears to be AI-generated and does not correspond with any legitimate NSFAS transaction. | The scheme confirmed that no such payment has been made by NSFAS. | According to NSFAS, the student in question created this content for social m…
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). The Oscars 2026 red carpet glam done right. tribune.com.pk 
This weekend was a blast for all the stars in the Hollywood industry as the Oscars 2026 took place. The event was glamorous, with stars walking the red carpet in elevated looks that reached new heights. Classy gowns, elegant dresses, and perfectly tailored suits were visible at the 98th Academy Awards. | View this post on Instagram | Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the event features stars including Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Kate Hudson, Miles Caton, Anna Wintour, and many more who looked their absolute best while going head-to-head for the trophy. | Here is a breakdown of some of the…
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). President Ramaphosa to officiate title deeds handover in KZN. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to officiate title deeds handover in KZN | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to preside over the presentation of title deeds to claimant groups who were previously dispossessed of their land rights in KwaZulu-Natal. | The ceremony will be held on Friday at uMzimkhulu in the province's Harry Gwala District Municipality. | "The handover ceremony, which represents the reinstatement of the affected communities' rights in terms of the Restitution of Land Rights Act. | "The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, led by Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso, will restore over 17 000 hectares of l…
(2026-03-17). This Week in People's History, Mar 18—24, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Mar 18—24, 2026 |
(2026-03-17). The SPEED Act and the Pandora's Box of Permitting Reform. counterpunch.org 
A sweeping rollback of U.S. environmental protections is moving through Congress with remarkably little public attention. In December 2025, the House quietly passed the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, legislation that would dramatically weaken—and in key areas effectively gut—the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the nation's cornerstone environmental review law. Despite the far-reaching consequences of
(2026-03-17). New deeds office in sight for Joburg. sanews.gov.za New deeds office in sight for Joburg | Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson this morning conducted an oversight visit to the construction of the new Johannesburg Deeds Office at 85 Anderson Street in Marshalltown. | Macpherson said the new office will play a key role in driving the renewal of the Johannesburg Central Business District. The building is the first new high rise in the Johannesburg City Centre in more than 20 years. | The new Deeds Office, which is being constructed at a cost of approximately R769 million, will provide modern facilities for property registration services while contr…
(2026-03-17). Is the Trumpster Losing It? A Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-17). Nvidia's new DLSS 5 draws backlash: Uncanny AI slop. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Nvidia recently unveiled its new DLSS 5 rendering technology, and things are not going as well as the tech giant anticipated.The upcoming AI-powered rendering technology drew backlash on social media, with many describing the renders as "uncanny AI slop."Memes flooded the internet, capturing how characters from different games would look when rendered via Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology.Nvidia took to social media and wrote, "Announcing NVIDIA DLSS 5, an AI-powered breakthrough in visual fidelity for games, coming this fall. DLSS 5 infuses pixels with photorealistic lighting and materials, bridging the gap…
(2026-03-17). Americans' support for Palestinians rises: survey. geo.tv 
Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-03-17). Unready for war, AI may already be causing deadly mistakes. mronline.org 
Anyone who cares about humanity should be deeply concerned.
(2026-03-17). Can Sweden tear up the DCA agreement if necessary? strategic-culture.su The Publishers | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not believe that the DCA agreement from…
(2026-03-17). Conway steers New Zealand to victory over South Africa. tribune.com.pk 
Devon Conway blasted a half-century before New Zealand skittled South Africa cheaply to win the second Twenty20 international by 68 runs Tuesday and level the five-match series 1-1. | Conway's 60 off 49 balls set the home side up for a competitive 175-6 after being sent in to bat at Hamilton's Seddon Park. | The Proteas lost wickets regularly to be dismissed for 107 off 15.3 overs, with pace bowlers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson snaring three wickets each. | South Africa won game one in Mount Maunganui on Sunday by seven wickets. | Both sides are fielding largely second-tier lineups, choosing to rest their fir…
(2026-03-17). How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility. grist.org 
When Krystal Steward started knocking on her neighbors' doors in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2021, to discuss energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades, she was met with a lot of blank stares. | She was new to the issues herself, she said. But the longtime social worker kept at her new job doing outreach for Community Action Network, a local nonprofit dedicated to serving under-resourced communities. She slowly started getting people in her neighborhood to take part first in home energy assessments, then a city program to swap out appliances, make structural fixes, and more. | "In the beginning it was kind of…
(2026-03-17). Nigeria suicide attacks kill 23, wound more than 100. dawn.com Multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, police said on Tuesday. | The three blasts, which struck on Monday evening, came after an attack on a military post overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected militants. | Combined with the attack on the military position the evening prior and a
(2026-03-17). Afghanistan: 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul rehab center. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Afghanistan said that at least 400 people were killed in an airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital late Monday. Kabul blamed Pakistan for carrying out the strike.The government's spokesman said on X that the rehab center in Kabul was struck on Monday evening, leading to the killing and injuring of hundreds of people.In response, Pakistan denied the attack on the health facility, saying it "precisely targeted military installations and terrorist support infrastructure" in Kabul and the eastern province of Nangahar. On the other hand, the Afghan health ministry's spokesman, Sha…
(2026-03-17). One killed by missile debris in Abu Dhabi. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least one person was killed by falling shrapnel after the interception of a missile in Abu Dhabi, the media office announced Tuesday.According to Abu Dhabi Media Office, a Pakistani national was killed by a missile debris in the Emirati capital as escalation in the region continues.It wrote on X, "Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national.The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and t…
(2026-03-17). Burkina Faso Launches Five-Year Plan. orinocotribune.com By Pavan Kulkarni — Mar 14, 2026 | About two-thirds of the 64 billion will be raised domestically from the revenues generated by state-owned enterprises and through citizen shareholding programs. | Burkina Faso launched its 64-billion-dollar National Development Plan (NDP) for 2026—2030, earlier this week on March 9. The plan is
(2026-03-17). China to offer emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq. tribune.com.pk 
China on Tuesday announced emergency humanitarian assistance for Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, citing worsening humanitarian conditions amid ongoing regional conflict. | Speaking at a regular briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the conflict had caused "excruciating humanitarian disasters" affecting people in Iran and other countries in the region. | Read: Trump seeks to delay meeting with China's Xi by 'a month or so' | "China deeply sympathises with people in relevant countries and our hearts go out to them," he said. | China has decided to offer emergency humanitarian assistanc…
(2026-03-17). Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh. ummid.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in India's immediate neighbourhood – Bangladesh and Nepal, which might have an impact on India's regional aspirations and impact.
(2026-03-17). Support for Cuba reaffirmed by Mexico's president. mronline.org 
Mexico's president reiterates Support with Cuba and confirms continued oil shipments despite logistical challenges.
(2026-03-17). Google in talks with China's Envicool, others to buy data centre cooling systems, sources say. tribune.com.pk Alphabet's Google is in talks with Envicool and other Chinese firms about buying liquid cooling equipment for data centres, according to people with knowledge of a visit to China by one of the US firm's procurement teams. | Liquid cooling systems – which circulate water or other liquid over or around equipment – have become critical in AI data centres as the high-density computing generates more heat than a traditional air cooling system can handle. | The visit by the team from Google's Taiwan operations this month reflects the tight supply of parts for such syst…
(2026-03-17). Nvidia bets on AI inference as chip revenue opportunity hits $1 trillion. tribune.com.pk 
Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence chips may reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, as the company outlined a strategy to compete more aggressively in the fast-growing market for running AI systems in real time. | Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang unveiled a new central processor and an AI system built on technology from Groq — a chip startup from which Nvidia licensed technology for $17 billion in December — at its annual GTC developer conference in San Jose. | The moves are part of Huang's bid to firm up the company's position in so-called inference computing…
(2026-03-17). Pakistani airstrike on Kabul addiction hospital kills hundreds, says Taliban. hindustantimes.com Pakistan's alleged airstrike on Kabul's Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, reportedly killing around 400 people and injuring about 250, is being condemned by the Taliban as a "crime against humanity," while Islamabad denies hitting any hospital and insists it only targeted militant infrastructure. Watch for more…
(2026-03-17). Shrapnel injures 2 medical workers in Kuwait. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Two medical workers were injured when shrapnel fell on an emergency medical centre in Kuwait on Tuesday, the health ministry revealed."Two members of the emergency medical teams sustained injuries while at their workplace at an emergency medical centre when shrapnel fell on the site," the health ministry announced in a statement.Today, Abu Dhabi Media Office also said that one person was killed in the debris of a missile in the UAE capital.Abu Dhabi Media Office wrote on X, "Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a…
(2026-03-17). Gul Plaza built in violation of approved building plan, Sindh Building Control Authority tells commission. dawn.com • In his reply, authority's chief denies regulatory lapse that contributed to Jan 17 deadly fire | • Says three-storey shopping mall regularised under an amnesty scheme over two decades ago | KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has conceded that the Gul Plaza building was constructed in violation of the approved building plan but distanced itself from any regulatory oversight, saying the shopping mall's revised plan was regularised under an amnesty scheme introduced in 2001-2002. | Filing his reply / statement in response to a questionnaire from the single-judg…
(2026-03-17). Imperialism, oil prices and the World economy. mronline.org 
Since the beneficiaries of the oil price rise will be immediately holding their windfall profits quite substantially as bank deposits that create no direct demand for goods and services, while the losers from inflation will have to curtail their total demand for goods and services in real terms, such an inflation will have a depressing effect on the level of world aggregate demand, and hence will cause a recession in the world economy.
(2026-03-17). SARS uncovers customs under-declaration scheme. sanews.gov.za SARS uncovers customs under-declaration scheme | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has executed search and seizure and preservation orders to secure evidence and assets against six people alleged to have under-declared taxable income exceeding R45 million, resulting in income-tax prejudice of about R18 million. | SARS has been investigating allegations that customs-inspection teams colluded with clearing agents and importers to manipulate physical inspections in exchange for cash bribes. | The latest actions taken by SARS relate to six current and former SARS employees and related taxpayers and traders.
(2026-03-17). UK, Ukraine set to sign defence pact eyeing drone threats. geo.tv 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at 10 Downing Street, as E3 partners France, Germany and Britain meet in London, Britain, December 8, 2025. — Reuters Britain and Ukraine are set to sign a defence partnership aimed at…
(2026-03-17). PSX rebounds on blue-chip buying. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-17). Artemis II Moon Rocket cleared for April 2026 launch. ummid.com The Amercian space agency, NASA, has cleared Artemis II Moon Rocket for a launch in April 2026 with four astronauts onboard.
(2026-03-17). Federal Constitutional Court snubs judges on premature circulation of verdicts. dawn.com • Reserved rulings should be announced within 90 days, bench holds | • Judgement harks back to 'premature uploading' of two IHC judges' verdict in Tyrian White case | ISLAMABAD: At least two judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) are likely to come under scrutiny after the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) termed the circulation of incomplete or unannounced judgements a grave judicial misconduct and an offence, warning that such actions could undermine the integrity of the judicial process. | However, at the same time, the constitutional court also censured inordinate delays…
(2026-03-17). India's five key states to elect new assemblies in April 2026. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday March 15, 2026 announced the election schedule of India's five key states namely — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.
(2026-03-17). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.
(2026-03-17). Suspected suicide attacks kill at least 23 in Nigeria's Maiduguri. geo.tv 
Members of the Nigerian Red Cross assist wounded victims into an ambulance after multiple explosions struck the northeastern city of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, March 16, 2026. — ReutersSecurity tightened, investigation underway in Maiduguri.Multiple blasts hit post office,…
(2026-03-17). Gavaskar condemns Sunrisers for signing Abrar. tribune.com.pk 
India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has alleged that the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by an Indian-owned Hundred franchise in England "indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians". | Players from Pakistan have not featured in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2009 because of deep-seated diplomatic tensions between the two nations. | There was speculation that Pakistan players involved at the inaugural Hundred auction in London would be subject to a "shadow ban", with IPL-affiliated teams refusing to bid for them. | That did not come to pass, but Sunrisers Leeds ⚪ from…
(2026-03-17). Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui slams Bollywood for 'fake films'. tribune.com.pk 
Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently attended the NDTV Creators Manch, where he sparked a discussion about truth in Bollywood, after criticizing the Hindu industry of making "fake films". | View this post on Instagram | The 51-year-old actor, who often shares his experiences and opinions online, attended Season 2 of the session, where he spoke about honesty in filmmaking and production and the influence that cinema has on society. | The Bollywood actor states that India is making fake films with false narratives and that everyone knows the truth but chooses not to speak against it. | Siddiqui further stat…
(2026-03-17). Beware the right-wing race to the MAGA bottom. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-17). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.
(2026-03-17). The Old Left Recognizes the Danger of AI, Where's Everybody Else? counterpunch.org 
It's time for the so-called new left to wake up to the existential threat posed by AI. The only U.S. politician cognizant of this stupendous danger is old left Bernie Sanders, who recognizes the late-capitalist AI tsunami coming for us all. He's the only one asking questions about what happens once governments and corporations turn
(2026-03-17). Fire on US aircraft carrier took over 30 hours to put out: NYT. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-17). More than 16 000 suspects arrested for various offences. sanews.gov.za More than 16 000 suspects arrested for various offences | The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to implement its nationwide crime prevention and combating operations, which has resulted in the arrests of 16 648 suspects for various offences in recent days. ⚪ These crime-fighting interventions conducted between 09 and 15 March 2026 which yielded successes across multiple provinces, included tracking down and apprehending 2 048 wanted individuals linked to murder, attempted murder, carjacking, rape, assault grievous bodily harm (GBH), house and business robberies. ⚪ Among these arrests is a suspected…
(2026-03-17). Israeli army killing of Palestinian family sends shockwaves throughout the West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
The Bani Odeh family was out shopping before the holidays when Israeli forces opened fire on their car, killing both parents and two young children. The other surviving siblings recount being dragged and beaten by soldiers after their family was killed.
(2026-03-17). Government pledges to create favourable environment for small businesses. sanews.gov.za Government pledges to create favourable environment for small businesses | Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni says government is committed to creating an environment that enables small businesses to thrive. | "Over the course of this seventh administration, we will, as the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and the Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency (SEDFA), provide financial and non-financial support to one million Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs)," Ndabeni said on Tuesday. | Speaking at the 14th Annual Proudly SA Buy Local Summit and Expo held at the Sandt…
(2026-03-17). Subsidised fuel scheme on the cards for bikes, rickshaws. dawn.com • Senate panel told ample petrol, diesel available; import of lower-quality fuel okayed; price hike 'did not benefit' OMCs | • Officials tell panel no LNG supply from Qatar since March 2, gas will not be available after April 14 | • Petrol committee briefed March fuel requirements fully secured, coverage available up to mid-April | ISLAMABAD: The federal government has planned a subsidised fuel scheme for motorcyclists and rickshaw drivers to cushion the impact of a massive hike in oil prices, following a similar move by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. | "T…
(2026-03-17). Community development workers uplift local communities. sanews.gov.za Community development workers uplift local communities | What started as a response to persistent waste and sanitation challenges in Sondela informal settlement has evolved into a beacon of hope, dignity, and sustainability through the Phepafatso Project. | Spearheaded with the support of Community Development Worker (CDW), Deliwe Makhuba, the initiative is changing lives by turning waste into opportunity, improving sanitation, promoting environmental awareness, and strengthening food security within the community. | The Community Development Workers – under the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditiona…
(2026-03-17). Trump says he can do 'anything I want' with Cuba. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Cuba on Monday, saying he expected to have the "honour" of "taking Cuba in some form" and that "I can do anything I want" with the neighbouring country. | The threatening statements come even as Cuba and the United States have opened talks aimed at improving their largely adverse relations, which have reached one of their most contentious moments in the 67 years since Fidel Castro overthrew what had been a close US ally. | The White House has yet to detail the legal basis for any possible intervention in Cuba. | "I do believe I…
(2026-03-17). Rebuttal on purchase of luxury vehicle for Yousaf Raza Gilani from Senate budget leaves questions unanswered. dawn.com A rebuttal by the Senate Secretariat on reports of the purchase of a luxury vehicle for Senate Chairperson Yousaf Raza Gilani further confused the matter on Monday, essentially confirming the purchase and reiterating the details reported in this connection. | The rebuttal was issued after it was
(2026-03-17). Weather outlook: 17 March – 22 March. sanews.gov.za Weather outlook: 17 March – 22 March | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecast shows that cloudy and cool conditions will persist over the eastern parts of the country, with scattered rain and showers possible over Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng on Tuesday. | Otherwise, partly cloudy and warm conditions are expected with isolated showers and thundershowers over the central and southern parts of the country, but scattered over the Western Cape and the western half of the Eastern Cape. | For Wednesday and Thursday, cloudy and cool conditions are expected in the east. | Otherwise, partly cloudy and warm…
(2026-03-17). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement 15th Anniversary Celebration in Madison April 25, 2026 to Showcase National and International Performers, Organizers, Speakers. wibailoutpeople.org 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: wibailoutpeople@gmail.com March 17, 2026 Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement 15th Anniversary Celebration in Madison April 25, 2026 to Showcase National and International Performers, Organizers, Speakers MADISON, WI — The labor and community organization Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement will be celebrating its 15th anniversary Saturday, April 25 at 2146 …
(2026-03-17). URGENT: Wisconsin Senate Votes on IHRA Tomorrow Tuesday March 17 — Take Action ASAP. Plus Remembering Rachel Corrie. wibailoutpeople.org 
Please read this alert from American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and take action. If you need more talking points, here is the latest opinion piece from Jewish Voice for Peace (which ran in both Madison365 and The Capital Times). Then get ready to ask the Governor for a veto. Also, today marks 23 years since the American …
(2026-03-17). Steve O'Brien to run for Newcastle Lord Mayor. socialist-alliance.org 
Steve O'Brien, a lifelong peace activist, trade unionist and socialist, is the Socialist Alliance candidate in the April 18 by-election for Newcastle Lord Mayor. The campaign will be launched at an exhibition of Palestinian art and solidarity posters on March 28.
(2026-03-17). Animals' knowledgeable inherited behavior. wattsupwiththat.com The trick to seeing knowledgeable behavior is to stop and think. What would the critter have to know, perceive, decide, and do in order to perform this action? Over the years I collected many observations like this which are discussed in the various blog articles. I also discuss how to do it and the general theory of knowledgeable animal behavior.
(2026-03-17). Actress Deedar, husband booked in major fraud and human smuggling case. tribune.com.pk 
Punjabi film actress Deedar and her husband have been booked on charges of fraud, including alleged involvement in human smuggling, according to news reports. Her husband, Jahanzeb, was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Lahore for reportedly collecting large sums of money from individuals by promising to help them settle abroad. | Police reports state that the suspect resisted during the investigation led by Inspector Abdullah Kiani. Sources within the FIA further claim that during the raid, eight guards attempted to obstruct the arrest. | Authorities also suggest that Deedar was involved i…
(2026-03-17). How the War With Iran Will Trigger a Global Financial Crisis (w/ Yanis Varoufakis) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges Yanis Varoufakis says that even if the war in Iran ends soon — which it likely will not — the economic consequences will be devastating and prolonged. Alongside the death and destruction occurring all throughout the Middle East as the war in Iran rages on, the rest of the world is experiencing the …
(2026-03-17). Cuba Will Survive: a Diary. counterpunch.org 
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.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). 12th Maths QR Code takes to YouTube Channel, CBSE in damage control. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education Tuesday March 10, 2026 went into damage control mode after the QR Code printed on the CBSE 12th Mathematics Paper led to a YouTube Music Channel, sparking a massive row.
(2026-03-17). Georgia farmers' long wait for Helene relief is ending. grist.org 
Last week, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Georgia to announce the release of more than $500 million to help farmers rebuild from 2024's Hurricane Helene. The widespread agricultural and forestry devastation from Helene cost the state's economy about $5.5 billion, including job losses and impacts to related industries, USDA has agreements for similar grants in Virginia, No…
(2026-03-17). No, America Is Not Respected. portside.org No, America Is Not Respected |
(2026-03-17). Punjab to buy 10 vehicles for superior court judges. dawn.com LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet on Monday approved the purchase of 10 vehicles for the superior judiciary, besides making a decision to contribute to the prime minister's austerity fund. | The cabinet committee and the Services and General Administration Department's transport wing had recommended the procurement of at least
(2026-03-17). Gulf crisis sparks drug supply fears; pharma costs seen rising. dawn.com • Drap says Pakistan has sufficient drug stocks for three months, with alternative supply routes being explored | • Pharmaceutical manufacturers foresee rising production costs due to higher energy prices and possible rupee devaluation | ISLAMABAD: While the cost of medical treatment has already become unbearable for the majority of families in Pakistan, the ongoing Middle East The situation has also provided an opportuni…
(2026-03-17). Why We Have to Fight Back Against ICE Protesters' Terror Convictions. theintercept.com 
Donald Trump speaks as Pam Bondi smiles during a press conference at the White House in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images | It started on President Donald Trump's very first day in office in 2017. Over 200 Inauguration Day protesters were mass arrested and Since then, the government has sought and failed to convict left-wing activists on thin, unconstitutio…
(2026-03-17). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.
(2026-03-17). Trump Revokes Commercial Licenses for Thousands of Immigrant Truckers. lataco.com The rule revokes commercial licenses from immigrants with a variety of temporary protections, regardless of whether or not they're authorized to work in the United States.
(2026-03-17). SPL 25/26 MW26: Al-Nassr, Toney remain on top; Joao Felix shines with brace. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team whereas Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney remain the top goal scorer in the SPL 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 26 ending Sunday March 15, 2026.
(2026-03-17). President to address News24 On the Record Summit. sanews.gov.za President to address News24 On the Record Summit | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the keynote address at the News24 On the Record Summit kicking off on Thursday. ⚪ The summit will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) under the theme: "5 million jobs in 10 years". ⚪ "The aim of the summit is to find practical solutions that will reach this employment target in 10 years. ⚪ "In support of the National Dialogue announced by President Ramaphosa, this News24 gathering involves small groups of expert practitioners in areas that have an impact on growth and jobs," a Presid…
(2026-03-17). Pressure mounts on Australia to distance itself from Iran war. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-17). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.
(2026-03-17). Former Border Patrol Commander in Chief at Large Gregory Bovino to Retire by April. lataco.com Bovino is one year away from the mandatory age of retirement in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and has been a part of the agency for 30 years.
(2026-03-17). The Kennedy Center was Hijacked into Trump's Animal Farm. counterpunch.org 
While Trump's Iranian War may continue to capture our much-needed attention, it is essential that the public see this conflict as representative of our Trump era of rule, where rules are twisted far beyond their original intent. Despite the Administration's propaganda for starting a war with Iran, like many of his other actions, it is
(2026-03-17). Pakistani forces strike Afghan Taliban's military installations in Kabul, Nangarhar: info minister. dawn.com BEIJING/PESHAWAR/ ISLAMABAD: Pakistani forces targeted the Afghan Taliban's military installations in Kabul and Nangarhar on Monday night, the government said, as Islamabad pressed on with Operation Ghazab lil-Haq. | The operation was Security sources had reported the development late on Monday night, with Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirming t…
(2026-03-17). New energy policies in California threatening America's national security. wattsupwiththat.com Refinery closures in California reduce fuel supply resilience on the West Coast, increasing risks to military readiness and national security. Maintaining a stable policy framework that supports continued operation of California refineries is therefore not only an economic and consumer affordability issue, but also a matter of broader national security and national defense.
(2026-03-17). Middle East crisis: PM Shehbaz orders fuel emergency preparedness. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday instructed the Petroleum Minister to take steps to enhance Pakistan's petroleum import supply chain further, and that all relevant departments should remain prepared for emergency measures until the situation stabilises, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office. | The prime minister chaired a meeting to review the implementation of fuel-saving and austerity measures in light of the regional situation. The meeting was briefed on the progress of the measures, with officials confirming that "directives issued by the Prime Minister are being effectiv…
(2026-03-17). PTI files disqualification plea against Abro, again. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has filed a reference with the Senate secretariat seeking Informed sources told Dawn that the Senate chairman has been urged to forward the plea for disqualification of Mr Abro to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). | "In terms of Article 63A of the Constitution…in my capacity as the Chairman of Tehreek-i-Insaf, I hereby submit this declaration that Se…
(2026-03-17). "You're Fired!" Seventeen Impeachable Offenses by Trump and Counting. counterpunch.org 
Tyrant Trump's favorite snarl is "You're Fired!" That was his bellow on The Apprentice television program. Subsequently, he told hundreds of thousands of federal civil servants and contractors, "You're Fired!" Shame on the pitiful Democratic Party that allowed him to regain the presidency last year. It is long overdue for the Democrats in Congress to
(2026-03-17). Stand With Cuba! End the Murderous U.S. Blockade NOW! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Energy, sanctions, and European folly. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-17). PM orders salaries for govt employees before Eid. dawn.com
(2026-03-17). 60pc of Shalimar Express coaches 'didn't have brakes': Pakistan Railway. dawn.com
(2026-03-17). Guerra all'Iran: l'incognita impazzita dell'energia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-17). Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 27/28. dawn.com
(2026-03-17). Minab school strike violated humanitarian law: Amnesty. dawn.com
(2026-03-17). Drone strike sparks major fire at Fujairah oil hub, halts UAE export loading. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-17). Mexico Cuba Solidarity 2026: Díaz-Canel Expresses Gratitude for Support in the Face of the Blockade. orinocotribune.com 
Solidaridad Mexico Cuba se fortalece con AMLO's call for donations to buy oil and aid amid US blockade tightening; Díaz-Canel thanks AMLO and Sheinbaum for humanitarian support. | Emotional Solidarity Mexico Cuba: AMLO Calls for Donations While Díaz-Canel Thanks for Support Against Blockade
| Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed deep gratitude on Sunday, March 15, 2026, to former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) for his steadfast support during his 2018-2024 term and recent calls for international solidarity. The message highlights Mexico's role in aiding Cuba amid intensified US…
(2026-03-17). Mexico Cuba Solidarity 2026: Díaz-Canel Expresses Gratitude for Support in the Face of the Blockade. orinocotribune.com Solidaridad Mexico Cuba se fortalece con AMLO's call for donations to buy oil and aid amid US blockade tightening; Díaz-Canel thanks AMLO and Sheinbaum for humanitarian support. | Emotional Solidarity Mexico Cuba: AMLO Calls for Donations While Díaz-Canel Thanks for Support Against Blockade
| Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed deep gratitude on Sunday, March 15, 2026, to former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) for his steadfast support during his 2018-2024 term and recent calls for international solidarity. The message highlights Mexico's role in aiding Cuba amid intensified US…
(2026-03-17). Las redes sociales no son el público: interpretaciones del anuncio de diálogo Cuba-EEUU. cubadebate.cu Un análisis de más de mil comentarios en The New York Times y The Washington Post sobre el anuncio de diálogo entre Cuba y Estados Unidos muestra una brecha reveladora entre la opinión visible en redes y la opinión realmente existente: mientras la cibertropa anticubana de la Florida impone en plataformas una imagen de hostilidad total, los lectores de dos de los principales diarios estadounidenses expresan, mayoritariamente, rechazo a la coerción, al intervencionismo y al castigo contra la población cubana.
(2026-03-17). Las redes sociales no son el público: interpretaciones del anuncio de diálogo Cuba-EEUU. cubadebate.cu Un análisis de más de mil comentarios en The New York Times y The Washington Post sobre el anuncio de diálogo entre Cuba y Estados Unidos muestra una brecha reveladora entre la opinión visible en redes y la opinión realmente existente: mientras la cibertropa anticubana de la Florida impone en plataformas una imagen de hostilidad total, los lectores de dos de los principales diarios estadounidenses expresan, mayoritariamente, rechazo a la coerción, al intervencionismo y al castigo contra la población cubana.
(2026-03-17). DSA Should Attempt to Lead the Movement Against the War on Iran. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-17). Hormuz chiuso, Europa esposta: la crisi energetica dopo l'aggressione all'Iran. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-16). Trump, the Dying Multinational Order and the Global South. counterpunch.org 
In the second year of Donald Trump's second term, beginning with the kidnaping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 2, 2026, followed by the war of choice he has waged against Iran alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the U.S. president has continued his demolition of the 80-year-old global order set up by Washington in the aftermath of the Second World War.
(2026-03-16). Train Derails at Caracas Station, Eight Injured. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, March 15, the Venezuelan government opened an investigation into a railway accident on the Ezequiel Zamora system that left eight people injured. | According to an official statement from the Ministry of Transport, the incident occurred when the first three cars of a train traveling from Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda station (Charallave Norte) derailed while entering Simón Bolívar station in La Rinconada, Caracas. | Rescue teams, including road paramedics and various pre-hospital care units, were deployed to the scene. Preliminary reports indicate eight people were injured, including the train driv…
(2026-03-16). Allies Resist Trump's Demands to Aid Travel Through Strait of Hormuz. truthout.org Several allies to the U.S. have rebuffed President Donald Trump's demands and threats this weekend for countries to aid in opening transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as oil prices spike in the third week of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran. As of Monday morning in the U.S., no countries had committed to aiding in Trump's plan to form a naval coalition for access to the strait as Iranian… |
(2026-03-16). 'Not Our War': US Allies Decline Trump's Request To Send Ships To Open Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com Several US-allied nations have already publicly declined President Trump's request for them to send warships to the Middle East to help open the Strait of Hormuz, which is now being tightly controlled by the Iranian military. "What does … Donald Trump expect a handful or two handfuls of European frigates to do in the Strait …
(2026-03-16). US Claims Of Security And Peace 'Nothing But A Lie'. popularresistance.org Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei "advised" the country's neighbors to shut down all US military bases they are hosting as soon as possible, claiming they do no service but threaten regional peace and stability. | The leaders in the countries in the region "must have realized by now that America's claims of establishing security and peace was nothing but a lie," Khamenei said while addressing the nation for the first time on Thursday, March 12, after being elected. | Iran elected Mojtaba as the country's new supreme leader after his predecessor and father Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was assassin…
(2026-03-16). More Than 200 US Troops Have Been Injured in Iran War. news.antiwar.com More than 200 US troops have been wounded in the Middle East since the US and Israel launched the war with Iran on February 28, a US Central Command spokesman said on Monday, as the conflict continues to rage across the region. CENTCOM spokesman Capt. Tim Hawkins told The Washington Post that US troops have …
(2026-03-16). Tehran thanks Islamabad for extending 'strong solidarity' with Iranian govt, people facing US-Israeli aggression. dawn.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday thanked the government and people of Pakistan for extending their "strong solidarity and support" with Iran and its people who he said were facing aggression from the United States and Israel. | In a post in Urdu on X, Araghchi said: "On this blessed, divine, and spiritual day and hour, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan for their strong expression of solidarity and support with the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of the aggression by America and the Zionist regime." | Araghchi added that Iran…
(2026-03-16). As US Bombards Iran, Trump Opines: "Maybe We Shouldn't Even Be There at All" truthout.org President Donald Trump wondered if the U.S. "shouldn't even be there" when answering questions about the war on Iran on Sunday, claiming that Iran's military is already totally obliterated as the U.S. and Israel's bombardments enter their third week with no end in sight. A reporter asked Trump on Sunday about his demands that other countries aid him in trying to force transit through the… |
(2026-03-16). Adnan Rashid: Rabid Sectarian Hate Monger Working for Zionist Interests. muslimskeptic.com One of the disturbing aspects of the Iran-Israel War has been the number of UAE-connected influencers and Wahhabis who have come out to stoke sectarian hatred against the Shia on social media. One of the prominent examples is UK-based speaker Adnan Rashid. What makes Adnan Rashid's blind sectarianism so disturbing is that he claims to …
(2026-03-16). Iran Says US-Israeli Strikes Have Killed More Than 400 Women and Children. news.antiwar.com Iran's Health Ministry said on Sunday that US-Israeli strikes in the country have killed at least 223 women and 202 children since the US and Israel launched the war on February 28. The ministry said that the toll includes three pregnant women and 12 children under the age of five. The majority of the children …
(2026-03-16). Livestream: missiles evade Iron Dome. electronicintifada.net Roqayah Chamseddine on Hizballah's resistance. Jon Elmer on Iranian attacks on US bases. Ali Abunimah on the US failing to defend Arab allies.
(2026-03-16). France picks mayors ahead of 2027 polls. tribune.com.pk 
French voters cast votes on Sunday to pick mayors and councillors in elections widely seen as a barometer of France's political mood ahead of the high-stakes 2027 presidential race. | Marine Le Pen's ascendant far-right party views next year's contest as its strongest chance yet to take power, with centrist President Emmanuel Macron constitutionally barred from running again. | The elections in around 35,000 villages, towns and city boroughs are held over two rounds held on consecutive Sundays. | While nearly 90 percent of France's communes are small rural constituencies where local elections are traditionally…
(2026-03-16). Meningitis outbreak in Kent claims the lives of two young people. thecanary.co 
Two young people have died following an outbreak of meningitis in Kent. According to BBC reporting, a further 11 individuals are critically ill in hospital. The first individual to die was an as-yet-unnamed student at the University of Kent. The second was Juliette, a year-13 student at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Faversham. The outbreak is […] | By
(2026-03-16). Governor: Cooperation between Ryazan Oblast, Belarus relies on solid foundation. eng.belta.by Cooperation between Russia's Ryazan Oblast and Belarus is not starting from scratch; it is based on a solid foundation, Governor of Russia's Ryazan Oblast Pavel Malkov told reporters following a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-03-16). Commentator or Terrorist Agitator? David Betz and His Anti-Muslim "Civil War" — Part II. muslimskeptic.com This is a guest post by Abdullah Noorudeen from Coolness of Hind. In the previous part, we drew attention to the Zionist amplification of the civil war narrative in which Muslims are rounded up and slaughtered. We highlighted how Zionist-boosted chief civil war propagandist David Betz was laying the groundwork for potential Mossad assassinations of …
(2026-03-16). The Elections Watchdog Doesn't Know Where Reform UK's Crypto Donations Are Coming From. bylinetimes.com Reform UK has not shared the addresses of any of its digital crypto 'wallets' with the Electoral Commission, drastically limiting the election watchdog's ability to monitor where Nigel Farage's party is getting its money from. | Crypto wallets are used for receiving donations in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Tether. | The crypto wallet address is essentially a public ID through which all transactions are recorded on the blockchain, a public ledger showing the movement of crypto funds. | Without the wallet addresses, the Commission cannot conduct any independent verification and is entirely reliant on what…
(2026-03-16). Trump Admin Pursues an Unprecedented Legal Strategy to Target Border Crossers. truthout.org Jose Omar Flores-Penaloza was willing to admit that he had entered the United States illegally. He was ready to be deported, according to his attorneys. But federal prosecutors would not let him go last spring without making him answer for another crime — one he had never heard of. Weeks earlier, President Donald Trump, to address what he called a national emergency, ordered a stretch of… |
(2026-03-16). Russian regional governor praises quality of Belarusian food. eng.belta.by Food products from Belarus are in particular demand in Ryazan Oblast and have long been synonymous with high quality, Governor of Russia's Ryazan Oblast Pavel Malkov told reporters following a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-03-16). Trump Says War in Iran Will End "When I Feel It in My Bones" truthout.org In an interview with The Wall Street Journal last week, President Donald Trump suggested that his main criterion for deciding when the war in Iran will end is his own feelings. Beyond failing to recognize the fact that any war with foreign countries requires approval or authorization from Congress, Trump's remarks indicate that he has no sound reason for fighting the war in the first place… |
(2026-03-16). Is the world heating up faster than we thought? grist.org For years, scientists have been
(2026-03-16). UN: "War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables" wattsupwiththat.com "… Sunlight doesn't depend on narrow and vulnerable shipping straits, wind blows without massive taxpayer-funded naval escorts …"
(2026-03-16). High levels of debt are 'new normal' for ordinary people while rich get richer. thecanary.co 
The charity StepChange have raised alarm bells at the ever-increasing debts facing ordinary people from essential services in the UK. Pointing to housing, utilities, and council tax, they highlight how low-income households face rising arrears through unavoidable cost increases. Costs have increased yearly in response to poor investment and bad management with increases imposed by […] | By
(2026-03-16). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "…turbulence is the most important unsolved problem of classical physics."— Richard Feynman,…
(2026-03-16). Belarusian capital makes first entry into Zhengzhou free trade zone. eng.belta.by It has been noted that the geographic footprint of foreign partners in the Zhengzhou free trade zone has expanded with the arrival of Belarusian investments.
(2026-03-16). Trump-Xi meeting not in jeopardy but could be delayed, says White House. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — ReutersWhite House cites ongoing…
(2026-03-16). Belarusian MP: Constitution sets direction for society's development. eng.belta.by The Constitution defines the vectors along which society lives, said Natalya Pavlyuchenko, Chairwoman of the Standing Commission on Education, Science, Culture and Social Development of the Council of the Republic of Belarus.
(2026-03-16). 'Serious threat to the First Amendment' as Trump admin wins first antifa terror charge. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on The government has largely won its first case bringing material-support-for-terrorism charges against protesters alleged to belong to "antifa," which President
(2026-03-16). The Unlikely Red State Trying To Buck Trump and Big Tech. portside.org The Unlikely Red State Trying To Buck Trump and Big Tech |
(2026-03-16). Republic TV (India): Debate with Arnab — Trump Isolated on Hormuz Coalition. gilbertdoctorow.com I was surprised and pleased to be invited onto the panel of debaters from India, the USA, China brought together by India's widely known host Arnab Goswani to discuss Trump's apparently failed initiative to form a joint naval force to open the Straits of Hormuz and also the question of America taking or destroying Iran's …
(2026-03-16). Iran ups the ante again: After 'damaging' strikes & onboard inferno, Iran blocks carrier comebacks. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that all ports, bases, and logistical hubs supporting the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea are now "legitimate targets," widening the Iran-US confrontation from the carrier itself to the entire supply chain sustaining American naval operations and putting regional host nations on notice that helping repair or resupply US warships could drag them directly into the conflict.
(2026-03-16). How These Oil Workers Claimed Their Power. counterpunch.org 
Bryan Goode and his coworkers perform demanding, hazardous jobs producing oil in one of the most unforgiving places on earth. They work on Alaska's North Slope, above the Arctic Circle, logging 12- to 18-hour shifts, often in whiteout conditions, with wind chills plunging to 100 degrees below zero—all the while keeping a sharp lookout for
(2026-03-16). Civil Rights Case Probes Racism Behind Cancer Alley Pollution. popularresistance.org A major environmental justice case tying slavery's legacy to Cancer Alley reached a new phase after a judge rejected defendants' motion to dismiss last month. | The lawsuit centers on claims that St. James Parish in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, where many industrial sites are located on former plantations where people were enslaved, violated the U.S. Constitution by pushing polluting industry into Black communities. | "In their complaint, Plaintiffs tell the story of how plantations gave way to industrial facilities that now endanger black residents' health, negatively impact their quality of life, and desecrate the…
(2026-03-16). Stop the War protests gathering steam in the UK. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-16). The Weekly Round Up: Ukraine, ARAP, SLAPPs and trans rights. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news The UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine found that 1,205 children have been systematically deported and forcibly transferred from Russian-occupied areas in Ukraine to Russia. Of those cases, eight in ten children have not yet returned. According to the findings, Russian authorities have acted in contravention with international humanitarian law, under which …
(2026-03-16). Afghan Man Who Served As US Military Ally Dies In ICE Custody 1 Day After Arrest. newsone.com 
Source: Brandon Bell / Getty | An Afghan father of six, who served as a U.S. military ally, died in the custody of Suffice it to say, his family…
(2026-03-16). CSTO begins four-day exercise to strengthen collective security response. eng.belta.by The Collective Security Treaty Organization is running a strategic command and staff exercise involving the Joint Staff, the Secretariat, and other stakeholders of the CSTO member states from 16 to 19 March.
(2026-03-16). Lukashenko congratulates Tokayev on Kazakhstan referendum. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed confidence that the implementation of the principles enshrined in the new Constitution will serve as a reliable foundation for the further prosperity of Kazakhstan.
(2026-03-16). Mass Online Rally: Stand with Iran Lebanon and Palestine against U.S. Imperialist and Zionist Assault March 21, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Mass Online Rally: Stand with Iran Lebanon and Palestine against U.S. Imperialist and Zionist Assault Register Date: Saturday March 21, 9 AM PDT, 12 PM EDT, 5 PM CET, 7: 30 PM TEHRANRegister: bit.ly/iran-3-21Contact to endorse @resistusledwar resistusledwarmovement@proton.me Join the International League of Peoples Struggles and the Resist US-Led War Movement in a mass online indignation …
(2026-03-16). Apparently, Republicans Are Finally Tired Of Trump Lying About The 2020 Election. newsone.com 
(2026-03-16). BRICS Precious Metals Exchange: Member Nations Move Toward Launch. infobrics.org The BRICS Precious Metals Exchange is moving closer to reality right now, with member nations confirming plans for a dedicated trading platform…
(2026-03-16). Does AI Know It Exists — Or Just Know It's Being Watched? Part 1. fairobserver.com For some time now, YouTube content creator Matthew Berman has established himself as one of the top pundits tracking everything that's going on in AI, both in terms of its performance as a technology and its place in today's economy. He blends detailed analysis based on his own hands-on exploration of AI's ever-evolving innovation and…
(2026-03-16). Brazil – next target of Washington's drug war. infobrics.org Tensions are rising between Brazil and the United States: Washington's demands over drug gangs, foreign prisoners, and refugee data raise concerns in Brasília about sovereignty and intervention. As Brazil resists, the dispute reflects broader clashes over BRICS, China, and the region's future balance of power.
(2026-03-16). At Howard, Athletes Must Stand for the Anthem or Stay in the Locker Room. capitalbnews.org 
For years, Howard University's women's basketball team has been taking a knee to protest the mistreatment and brutalization of Black Americans by law enforcement. But on Wednesday night, at a game between Howard and South Carolina State University, that tradition — which had been a source of pride for many players and students — came …
(2026-03-16). Sunday Science: Scientists Get a Glimpse of How New Pandemics Are Made. portside.org Sunday Science: Scientists Get a Glimpse of How New Pandemics Are Made |
(2026-03-16). Belarus' Falei claims second ITF title in Tunisia. eng.belta.by In the decisive match, the Belarusian defeated Hibah Shaikh of the USA in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2.
(2026-03-16). Former U.S. Military Chief of Staff Blasts U.S. War Crimes in Middle East. dissidentvoice.org Retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson said on the independent news channel Democracy Now! that the current U.S. administration, in a matter of days, has committed war crimes in Iran on a scale he has not seen in his lifetime. He told viewers that, not for the first time, the U.S. had initiated an illegal war, violated …
(2026-03-16). Los estadounidenses más pobres en 9 estados pagan más gracias a las exenciones fiscales de Trump. cubadebate.cu Las enormes exenciones fiscales incluidas en la "Ley Una Gran Belleza" (OBBB) del presidente Donald Trump han salido mal contra los estadounidenses más pobres, lo que ha provocado que los residentes con ingresos más bajos de nueve estados paguen impuestos más altos, según un nuevo estudio de InvestorsObserver.
(2026-03-16). Presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel felicita a pianista Frank Fernández en su cumpleaños. cubadebate.cu El Presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó este lunes al destacado músico Frank Fernández, Premio Nacional de Música (2005), por su cumpleaños 82 y su excelente obra artística…
(2026-03-16). Desarrollan soluciones biotecnológicas para recuperar ecosistemas. cubadebate.cu La contaminación por hidrocarburos constituye uno de los desafíos ambientales más complejos a escala mundial, problemática ante la cual especialistas y científicos de Santiago de Cuba desarrollan soluciones biotecnológicas encaminadas a la recuperación de ecosistemas afectados.
(2026-03-17). Venezuela defeats Italy, sets up WBC final against US. aljazeera.com Venezuela is through to its first World Baseball Classic final and will play the host nation for the title in Florida.
(2026-03-17). Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health. aljazeera.com Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show.
(2026-03-17). Cuba tells exiles 'doors are open' to invest in businesses in the country. aljazeera.com Cuba also says it is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors.
(2026-03-17). Families search for loved ones after deadly Pakistan strikes on Kabul rehab. aljazeera.com Afghan authorities say a Pakistani attack has killed hundreds of civilians; Islamabad rejects the claim as 'false'.
(2026-03-17). Twitter trial accusing Musk of driving down stock set for closing arguments. aljazeera.com The civil trial centres on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which was renamed X.
(2026-03-17). Israeli attacks hit Beirut, southern Lebanon, one million displaced. aljazeera.com Attacks hit three southern Beirut neighbourhoods, fighting in the south intensifies as Hezbollah engages Israeli army.
(2026-03-17). Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel's bombs hit Lebanon. aljazeera.com Lebanon's Palestinian refugees suffer amid war, facing insecurity and trauma, in camps under attack.
(2026-03-17). Nigeria's first state visit since 1989: President Bola Tinubu heads to UK. aljazeera.com British pomp and pageantry await the Nigerian leader, but some in the diaspora are sceptical about his trip.
(2026-03-17). Cuba faces nationwide blackouts amid US oil blockade. aljazeera.com Cuba's national power grid has collapsed amid an ongoing US-imposed oil blockade, causing blackouts across the country.
(2026-03-17). Woman who wrote book on grief guilty of murdering husband. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-16). US, Fiji intervene for Israel in South Africa's Gaza genocide case at ICJ. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The United States and Fiji have filed separate declarations of intervention in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging the country is committing genocide in Gaza. While the US explicitly rejects the allegation that Israel is committing genocide, Fiji raises issues about how the 1948…
(2026-03-17). Pacific governments warn against panic buying as war on Iran threatens fuel supply. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Pacific Island governments are urging their citizens not to panic about the supply of fuels amid the conflict in the Middle East between Israel, the United States and Iran. The conflict has resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that carries around 20 percent of the world's…
(2026-03-17). Saige England: Journalists must stand up and report with the moral courage of abolitionists. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England Every week, health prevailing, I march with our Palestinian friends and their supporters in Aotearoa New Zealand. And my country is one which — under Britain — was colonised. Colonisation perpetrates injustices against indigenous people. This legacy is still felt by Indigenous people today. All around the world we must dismantle…
(2026-03-17). European allies resist Trump's call for military mission in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Multiple European nations and the European Union (EU) on Monday voiced reluctance or outright opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's call for a military mission to ensure safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-17). Trump says he thinks war with Iran will continue through this week. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not think the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could finish this week, while repeating his earlier claims that the conflict will come to an end "soon."
(2026-03-17). China approves world's first invasive BCI medical device. ecns.cn China has approved the world's first invasive Brain—Computer Interface (BCI) medical device for market use, marking the start of clinical application for the emerging technology.
(2026-03-17). Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete second series of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2026-03-17). How China's institutional opening up creates global growth opportunities. ecns.cn China's commitment to expanding its institutional opening up is garnering significant international attention, with highlights in both the 2026 Government Work Report and the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
(2026-03-17). Beijing launches world's first robot senior care station, with over 40 types of service robots unveiled. ecns.cn The world's first smart robot senior care station has officially opened in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA), also known as Beijing Yizhuang.
(2026-03-17). Fan Zhendong to join Borussia Dàºsseldorf in Germany's Table Tennis Bundesliga next season. ecns.cn German table tennis club Saarbràºcken announced on Monday that Olympic champion Fan Zhendong of China will leave the team at the end of the current season and move to rival Borussia Dàºsseldorf.
(2026-03-17). Role reversal plan aims to improve governance. ecns.cn Several cities in Jiangsu province have adopted a "Role Reversal Initiative", where government officials play the role of the citizens or business people to experience the process of administrative approval and public services. The initiative is aimed at improving governance efficiency and creating a more business-friendly environment by encouraging officials to share firsthand experiences of the people they service.
(2026-03-17). China brushes aside Italy 10-3 at World Women's Curling Championship. ecns.cn China claimed its second win in the round-robin phase of the World Women's Curling Championship with a dominant 10-3 victory over Italy in Calgary, Canada, on Monday.
(2026-03-17). Zhao Xintong beats Han Fuyuan 5-0 to reach main draw at WST World Open. ecns.cn China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong made short work of wildcard compatriot Han Fuyuan 5-0, booking his place in the main draw at the WST (World Snooker Tour) World Open in Yushan, Jiangxi Province, on Monday.
(2026-03-17). The global significance & value of China's economic targets for 2026. ecns.cn At the Two Sessions this year, the Chinese government officially set its annual economic growth target at 4.5% to 5%, with a commitment to strive for better results in practice. This pragmatic and resilient target is not only grounded in the overall framework of China's high-quality development but also closely aligns with the latest forecasts from international organizations.
(2026-03-17). Hangzhou launches new low-altitude helicopter route. ecns.cn Recently in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, the "ONE53 Fuchunshanju" helicopter route successfully completed its inaugural flight. The route connects downtown Hangzhou with the Fuchunshanju resort, reducing a roughly 60-minute ground commute to about 10 minutes.
(2026-03-17). China's trade-in policy drives 323 bln yuan in consumer sales so far in 2026: Commerce Ministry. ecns.cn China's consumer goods trade-in program has generated more than 300 billion yuan (about $43.5 billion) in sales so far this year.
(2026-03-17). Fans' passion drives China F1 growth. ecns.cn The engines of the 2026 Formula One Heineken Chinese Grand Prix may have fallen silent, but the passion of Chinese and international fans continues to reverberate.
(2026-03-17). Morocco's national carrier extends flight suspension to Dubai, Doha. ecns.cn Morocco's national carrier, Royal Air Maroc, said on Friday that it had extended the suspension of all flights to and from Dubai and Doha until the end of March due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
(2026-03-17). Vietnamese PM meets with senior Chinese officials. ecns.cn Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong and Minister of National Defense Dong Jun in Hanoi on Monday.
(2026-03-17). China's retail sales up 2.8% in first two months, NBS says. ecns.cn The total retail sales of consumer goods climbed 2.8% year on year in the first two months of 2026, China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Monday.
(2026-03-17). HK to host 2026 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit in April. ecns.cn The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit is set to take place in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from April 13 to 14, according to a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-03-17). Fan Zhendong to join Borussia Dàºsseldorf in Germany's Table Tennis Bundesliga next season. ecns.cn German table tennis club Saarbràºcken announced on Monday that Olympic champion Fan Zhendong of China will leave the team at the end of the current season and move to rival Borussia Dàºsseldorf.
(2026-03-17). Chinese embassy issues security alert for citizens in Israel once again. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Tel Aviv issued another security alert on Tuesday, urging Chinese nationals in Israel to take extra precautions as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.
(2026-03-17). The Paris talks: A turning point in US-China economic diplomacy. ecns.cn When US and Chinese representatives sat down in Paris for the new round of economic and trade consultations, the meeting was originally conceived as a routine checkpoint — a moment to consolidate the communication channels established over the past year and lay groundwork for future engagement.
(2026-03-17). Japan's ruling bloc pushes fiscal 2026 budget through lower house amid criticism. ecns.cn A record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 was approved by Japan's lower house on Friday evening with the backing of the ruling coalition's supermajority, amid criticism that the bill was pressed ahead despite controversies surrounding its contents and unusually shortened deliberations.
(2026-03-17). China targets 100,000 fuel cell vehicles by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to have 100,000 fuel cell vehicles nationwide by 2030, double the 2025 level, according to a circular jointly issued by three departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
(2026-03-17). Shenzhou XXI astronauts perform 7-hour spacewalk outside Tiangong. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XXI mission crew aboard China's Tiangong space station conducted their second spacewalk on Monday, the China Manned Space Agency said.
(2026-03-17). Chinese premier urges solid progress in government work in 2026. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday stressed making solid progress in government work in 2026 and striving to make new contributions to advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-03-17). China expands pilot cities for cross-border trade facilitation campaign in 2026. ecns.cn China will expand its pilot cities for a cross-border trade facilitation campaign to 45 in 2026, up from 25 in 2025, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Monday.
(2026-03-17). Israelis fled to Eilat to escape the war. Then came the Iranian missiles. haaretz.com Despite missile attacks over the weekend, the city's hotels, cafés and restaurants are still havens, attracting Israelis tired of scurrying to a shelter several times a day…
(2026-03-17). grandiose plans for south Lebanon ground offensive topple Hezbollah. haaretz.com The IDF says that it wants to control the area of Lebanon south of the Litani River — but Hezbollah's presence there has been limited since 2024 ‚ñ Meanwhile, Trump hopes to break the Iranian siege on the Gulf and weighs damaging Iran's oil facilities…
(2026-03-17). Netanyahu dead. But even his of video is being derided as AI. haaretz.com Netanyahu with six fingers, a brimming cappuccino that won't spill: Conspiracy theories have exploded over social media, in English and Arabic, contending that Israel's prime minister was killed in an Iranian missile strike and that AI-generated videos have taken his place…
(2026-03-17). A war will only backfire: once-in-a-generation opportunity in Lebanon. haaretz.com After the past 12 months, Lebanon has been free from the Syrian grip – and its leaders now oppose Hezbollah. The only way to restrain the terrorist organization is by strengthening Lebanese institutions of state and by increased competition…
(2026-03-17). Israeli military launches strikes in Tehran, Beirut. haaretz.com
(2026-03-16). Border police officers who killed Palestinian family yet to be questioned more than a day after incident. haaretz.com The police officers are suspected of killing four members of the Bani Odeh family in the West Bank overnight into Sunday, two of which were children. In similar cases, officers are usually questioned immediately to prevent coordination of events or evidence tampering…
(2026-03-16). Hamas meets Trump Peace Board as Iran War Strains Gaza Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu Representatives of Hamas have held talks in Cairo with envoys from a new diplomatic body established by U.S. President Donald Trump, in an effort to preserve the fragile ceasefire in Gaza as the broader regional war with Iran intensifies. Three sources familiar with the discussions said the meeting took place over the weekend and involved …
(2026-03-17). The U.S. war on Iran could make Europe even more dependent on Washington. moderndiplomacy.eu During a meeting with Germany's Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, at the White House on March 3, President Trump publicly announced he had ordered to "cut off all dealings" with Spain after Madrid denied Washington access to joint local facilities to strike Iran. A similar decision by the UK led Trump to declare, in reference to Prime …
(2026-03-17). Competing Intentions in Iran's Political Future and the Appeal of External Involvement. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent escalation into open military confrontation between Iran and external actors has transformed what had long been a theoretical debate into an immediate political reality. For months, calls for military intervention and then external involvement in Iran had been growing louder—from the Iranian diaspora in Western capitals to citizens inside the country who have …
(2026-03-17). The Power of Not Reporting: Silence as Strategic Communication. moderndiplomacy.eu In a day and age dominated by nonstop information flows, it would appear as an oddity to remain silent. Governments are tweeting about policy announcements, heads of state are engaging via digital channels in real time, and the news cycle runs around the clock. Yet one of the most effective tools in contemporary international relations …
(2026-03-17). A Coup for Security? Testing the Military's Claims in Niger. moderndiplomacy.eu On 26 July 2023, a face largely unknown to the public appeared on Niger's national television. Abdourahamane Tchiani, commander of the presidential guard, stood before the cameras in military uniform and delivered a terse announcement: President Mohamed Bazoum's government had been formally deposed. There was no great battle. No crisis visible from the outside. Only …
(2026-03-16). Chinese Stocks Rebound on Chip Breakthrough Despite Iran war jitters. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese stocks recovered from early losses on Monday as optimism over a domestic chipmaking breakthrough helped offset investor anxiety about the deepening Middle East conflict and uncertainty surrounding an upcoming summit between the leaders of China and the United States. Markets had opened cautiously amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the U.S.—Israeli war with Iran, …
(2026-03-17). Serbia's weapons exports to Israel soar to record levels. newarab.com 
(2026-03-17). Israeli minister's daughter found dead after rape accusation. newarab.com 
Shoshana Struck, the daughter of Israeli Minister of Settlements and National Missions Orit Struck, was found dead inside a chalet she had rented in the settlement of Amirim in the Upper Galilee. | Minister Struck published a death notice on Sunday morning, 15 March, announcing on her social media pages that "with a broken heart we announce the death of our beloved daughter Shoshana." | According to the Israeli website Ynet, the volunteer organisation ZAKA informed the authorities of the minister's daughter's death. The organisation said it transferred her body for an autopsy at the forensic medicine institute, a…
(2026-03-16). US‚ÄëIsrael war on Iran threatens millennia of MENA civilisation. newarab.com 
(2026-03-16). Under cover of Iran war, Israel accelerates West Bank annexation. newarab.com 
New restrictions on movement and a deadly surge in At least 11 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli army and
(2026-03-16). Gulf states find land routes to circumvent Iran's Hormuz attacks. newarab.com 
Gulf states are opening new land routes to ensure Oman and the Emirate of Dubai said that a "green corridor" had been activated as a temporary measure to facilitate the movement of supplies to avoid the Strait of Hormu…
(2026-03-16). Iran parliament speaker lays out terms for ending war, security. newarab.com 
Iran's Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (parliament), Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said his country would not return to the conditions that prevailed before the outbreak of the In an interview with The New Arab's correspondent in Tehran,
(2026-03-16). Lebanese children relive trauma as Israel's war intensifies. newarab.com 
In recent days, Lebanese parents have faced a painful question: what can they tell their children now that the For many families, there are no easy answers. The war has evolved from an occasional crisis into a recurring pattern, leaving little room for recovery or a return to normal life. | Rewinding to the
(2026-03-16). Houthi shells Ramadan gathering in northwest Yemen, kills eight. newarab.com 
Medical and local sources in Hajjah province in northern Local sources told The New Arab that the
(2026-03-16). Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah says security commander killed. newarab.com 
Iraq's powerful armed group The group's leader Ahmad al-Hamidawi, also known as Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, said "we announce the martyrdom of Haj Abu Ali al-Askari", without providing any details on how and when he was killed. | A security official said that "Abu Ali al-Askari is Abu Ali al-Amiri, the commander who was killed in a strike on Baghdad on Satu…
(2026-03-16). How to make The New Arab your top news source on Google. newarab.com 
(2026-03-17). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Costly and depleting: the growing problems of Operation Epic Fury. onlineopinion.com.au Iran's drones cost $35,000. America's missiles cost millions. The war's economics are starting to look ugly.
(2026-03-17). The Liberal Party should trial community primaries. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's political parties are confronting a long-standing issue that has been gradually worsening over many years: the decline in party membership and the diminishing local political machinery that historically supported them.
(2026-03-17). The Iran War cheerleaders and the weapons industry that funds them. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran intensifies, Americans have shown little appetite for another war in the Middle East. Far
(2026-03-17). Trump bombing US-Arab relations back to the 70s. responsiblestatecraft.org With oil
(2026-03-17). 'Axis of cope': What happens when they learn all the wrong lessons? responsiblestatecraft.org "U.S. Insiders See Iran War Hurting China-Backed 'Axis of Chaos'" reads the headline in
(2026-03-17). Trump wages war, his sons get payoff through savvy investments. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-03-16). Trump's ill-fated attempt to copy Israel's 'mowing the grass' strategy. responsiblestatecraft.org Two weeks into the Iran War, the Trump Administration remains mired in a conflict without a clear casus belli and without an articulated end state. President Donald Trump's latest extra-constitutional use of military force is but the latest in an alarming trend: the Trump administration believes it has solved the "forever war" trap by attempting to divorce war from discrete political objectives. Trump and his allies appear to have decided that, by blowing things up without a clear political end state in mind, they can advance U.S. geopolitical interests while avoiding a quagmire. In practice, this is little m…
(2026-03-17). Balances of Power and Military Realities in the Crisis Unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz. unitedworldint.com Here are the balances in the strait on the brink of catastrophe and the possible military scenarios. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist As two weeks of the conflict between the U.S./Israel and Iran have passed, it has become clear that the Strait of Hormuz is not merely a regional transit point, but the lifeblood of …
(2026-03-16). Missile provocations against Türkiye: The US wants to draw Türkiye into a war against Iran. unitedworldint.com/feed/ 
Interview to Azerbaijani TV channel Anews. UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest on the live broadcast of Azerbaijan-based Anewz TV. Gàºzaltan answered questions regarding the missile attacks on Türkiye. Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan providing the interview to Anews TV To talk about Türkiye's response to missiles in Turkish airspace and what this …
(2026-03-17). Epstein files show Haverford donor Howard Lutnick stayed in touch after claiming he cut ties, sparking calls to rename library. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Students at Haverford College are calling on the school to rename its library and sever ties with one of its biggest donors after Lutnick's contributions to the college amount to $65 million. The largest gift was a $25 million donatio…
(2026-03-17). Scrap metal safety bills advance through N.J. Assembly committee. whyy.org 
(2026-03-17). How can artificial intelligence affect child development? CHOP researchers say safeguards are needed. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Artificial intelligence could be used to improve learning, creativity and social interaction among kids and teens, early research shows. | But the technology can be harmful to childhood development without the right safeguards, according to a new review study published in the journal
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(2026-03-16). 'Hyperbolic': Delaware district judge tosses $2.7M lawsuit filed by former school superintendent. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A Delaware district court judge has dismissed a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by a former Christina School educator. | In a blistering opinion issued earlier this month in the case brought by former Christina School Superintendent Dan Shelton, Chief Judge Colm Connolly called the arguments made by Shelton's attorney Thomas Neuberger, "hyperbolic, painfully redundant and irrelevancy-filled." | Shelton filed a multimillion-dollar federal lawsuit against the Christina Sc…