(2026-03-18). Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: Failed Caracas Transport Strike Orchestrated From Abroad. orinocotribune.com Acting president of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez explained that the failed transportation strike in Caracas on Monday was orchestrated by extremist sectors from abroad. | Speaking Monday night from Miraflores Palace during a meeting with the Ministry of Education to review the national education plan, Rodríguez lamented that foreign actors continue to influence internal sectors via telephone. "I deeply regret that extremist sectors of the country continue to be activated from abroad, using only a telephone," she stated [ The actin…
(2026-03-18). Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2026: Venezuela logra el triunfo más grande de su historia deportiva. cubadebate.cu Venezuela y Estados Unidos accedieron a la final luego de un par de victorias memorables en las semifinales, y fue hora de que se vieran las caras en un loanDepot Park de Miami que estuvo cargado de electricidad y tensión. La selección venezolana buscaba su primer título del certamen, en la que también era su primera final.
(2026-03-18). Trump's Hormuz Push Puts Japan's Pacifism To The Test. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has urged allies to deploy naval forces to secure oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has placed Japan in a difficult position. For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the request cuts to the core of Japan's post-war identity. While Tokyo depends heavily on Middle Eastern energy flows and …
(2026-03-18). Is China a silent profiter from the War in Iran? moderndiplomacy.eu The recent U.S. and Israeli attack in Iran has once again placed the Middle East at the center of global tensions, with outcomes and implications quickly extending beyond the battlefield. One of the most sensitive developments has been the disruption of maritime activity around the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime corridor in the Persian …
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). US hits Iran missile sites near Hormuz, drops 2,200 kg bunker buster bombs. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US forces carried out strikes on Iranian missile sites along the country's southern coastline near the Strait of Hormuz, deploying multiple 5,000-pound (2,200 kg) bunker-buster bombs, according to the United States Central Command. | "Hours ago, U.S. forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz," the military command said in a tweet early Wednesday (IST). | The military said the strikes targeted Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles, which it claimed "posed a risk to international shipping…
(2026-03-18). Trump Says NATO 'Making a Very Foolish Mistake' for Not Joining War Against Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Tuesday criticized the US's NATO allies, saying they were "making a very foolish mistake" for not entering the US-Israeli war against Iran, as his calls for other countries to send warships to open the Strait of Hormuz have been rejected. "NATO is making a very foolish mistake. I've long said whether or …
(2026-03-18). Trump blasts 'foolish' Nato on Iran, says US needs no help after allies rebuff call for help on Hormuz. dawn.com US President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday at "foolish" Nato over Iran, saying the United States needs no help after allies rebuffed his calls to join efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. | Trump said most US allies had rejected his push to escort ships through the crucial waterway, with French President Emmanuel Macron saying his country would "never" do so until the situation was calmer. | "I think Nato is making a very foolish mistake," Trump told reporters as he hosted Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the Oval Office. | "I've long said that I wonder whether or not Nato would ever be there for us. S…
(2026-03-18). Iran vows revenge for killing of security chief Ali Larijani by Israel. dawn.com Iran vowed on Wednesday a "decisive" retaliation for the A barrage of Iranian missiles killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, while Gulf nations intercepted rockets and drones headed for targets including US bases in the region. | Iran will hold funerals on Wednesday for Larijani and another powerful figure killed Tuesday…
(2026-03-18). Trump's Iran war gamble deepens after Larijani killing and revenge vows. hindustantimes.com Iran's war with Israel has entered a dangerous new phase after an overnight Israeli strike reportedly killed Ali Larijani, the powerful security chief and key aide to Iran's Supreme Leader, triggering vows of "severe revenge" from Tehran and fresh questions in Washington over how far the conflict could spiral. As President Donald Trump touts devastating U.S. blows against Iran's military, he is now signaling clear fatigue over the scale of the campaign, admitting he "didn't know I'd have to use the military so much" even as Iran's leadership hints at broader retaliation across the region. Watch for more…
(2026-03-18). Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani's killing as Israel hunts supreme leader. scmp.com Iranian army chief Amir Hatami threatened on Wednesday to launch a "decisive and regrettable" retaliation for the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli air strike. | "Iran's response to the assassination of the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council will be decisive and regrettable," Hatami said in a statement.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). With Larijani no more, Iran loses legacy of strategic leadership in its national security, diplomacy. geo.tv 
Iranian security chief Ali Larijani talks to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , in this undated picture. — www.iranintl.comTop adviser to Khamenei, shaping Iran's security and foreign policy.Chief nuclear negotiator, advancing Iran's programme…
(2026-03-18). The Imperialist Wars Being Waged Against the Global South In Ukraine and Iran. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Mar 14, 2026 | The Iranian people are currently fighting off an imperialist aggressor, not only for the sake of their own country but also for Ukrainians, who are themselves targets of similar Western aggression and predatory objectives. | Ukraine, like "Israel" before it, has been transformed into an outpost of Western imperialism. The two wars these two are waging—one against the Russian Federation, the other against Iran—are similar and interconnected in so many ways. The common goal of each war is to preserve and even enhance Western hegemony by waging warfare against co…
(2026-03-18). Iran spoils Israel's Larijani death celebration with Putin-Mojtaba revelation | USA | Trump | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Fresh rumours about Iran's leadership have erupted amid the escalating Israel—Iran conflict. Reports claimed Mojtaba Khamenei, widely seen as Iran's new supreme leader, was secretly flown to Russia for treatment after recent strikes. Tehran quickly pushed back, calling the claims part of a "psychological war" and insisting Iran's leaders are not fleeing the country. The denial came as Israeli officials made explosive claims about a major strike on senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani. As conflicting narratives spread across global media, the battle is now unfolding not only on the battlefield but also across…
(2026-03-18). Thousands urge NZ prime minister Luxon to condemn illegal US-Israeli war on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz Greenpeace Aotearoa Thousands of people have signed a petition demanding New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stand up and condemn the illegal attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. Greenpeace delivered the petition to opposition Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Wellington today. Standing on the steps of Parliament, Greenpeace Aotearoa executive director Dr…
(2026-03-18). Israel caught in a permanent state of war mindset peace is taboo. asiapacificreport.nz INTERVIEW: C.J. Polychroniou and Idan Landau Israel's war on Iran is a direct result of a political culture that depends for survival upon a permanent state of war, says Israeli academic and left-wing activist Idan Landau in the interview that follows. He observes that Israeli society on the whole has embraced a fascist mindset, "reflecting…
(2026-03-18). Is Peace Over After Larijani's Killing? moderndiplomacy.eu The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered a more volatile phase, with both sides escalating attacks and rejecting efforts to contain the war. What began as targeted strikes has now evolved into a broader regional conflict with rising casualties and global economic consequences. The latest escalation follows Israel's killing of Ali Larijani, one of …
(2026-03-18). Iran Signals Nuclear Continuity and Calls for New Hormuz Strait Protocol. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran maintains its long-standing position against developing nuclear weapons, citing a fatwa issued by former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the early 2000s. Despite repeated accusations from the United States, Israel, and Western powers that Tehran is pursuing a weapons program, Iranian officials insist their nuclear activities remain civilian. The recent death of Khamenei …
(2026-03-18). Western media failing to tell truth about war on Iran, says academic. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Western legacy media is failing to tell the truth on the US-Israeli war on Iran, says a leading US academic and analyst. "Mass murder has been normalised," said Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs in an interview with the Chinese channel CGTN Live. He argues that mainstream media in the US and Europe…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Southern Eurasia Under Destabilization and Conflicts. moderndiplomacy.eu The war between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran has passed a certain point. We are still in the fog of war, but some preliminary conclusions can still be drawn. This war is monstrous in its immorality, brutality, lack of norms and rules, real causes, and effective strategy for conducting …
(2026-03-18). Escalating Tensions: Middle East Conflict Intensifies Amid Strikes and Political Standoff. devdiscourse.com The death of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani by Israeli forces has not deterred Iran's strategic operations. With swift leadership transitions, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi dismissed U.S. and Israeli actions, highlighting the country's robust political structure.
(2026-03-18). War in West Asia: Who's guilty? workers.org 
March 16 — It's hard to believe that there are still U.S. analysts and journalists who have the arrogance to blame the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran for spreading the regional war that the U.S. and Israel launched. Perhaps they're just afraid the MAGA regime will take away . . . |
(2026-03-18). Iran vows revenge for Larijani; 12 killed in Beirut strikes. newarab.com 
Iran vowed to take revenge against the The funerals for Larijani and Basij head Gholamreza Soleimani will take place in Tehran at 1030 GMT, according to Iranian state media. | Larijani is the most prominent Iranian figure killed by US-Israeli forces since the assassination…
(2026-03-18). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.
(2026-03-18). Iran's 'Dena martyrs' revenge slams Israel's tech hub as Larijani claims erupt. hindustantimes.com Iran's "Dena martyrs" revenge just exploded into the heart of Israel's tech hub. Iranian missiles struck central Israel amid explosive claims surrounding the fate of senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani. Sirens blared across major cities as cluster-style impacts were reported near key urban areas, including a busy train station. Tehran framed the barrage as revenge for the "martyrs of the Dena destroyer," while also claiming strikes on Israeli technology and defence hubs linked to advanced weapons systems. At the same time, Israeli officials made a stunning claim about a major Iranian powerbroker. As accusations an…
(2026-03-18). Iran fires cluster munitions at Israel: Elderly couple killed in Tel Aviv suburb. haaretz.com State media in Tehran said use of cluster munitions was aimed at avenging Israeli assassination of security chief Ali Larijani. According to police, a couple in their 70s were killed when a missile fragment hit their apartment building…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Iran Hits Tel Aviv With Cluster Missiles as War Spirals Wider. moderndiplomacy.eu The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered a far more dangerous phase, moving beyond limited strikes into a sustained and widening regional war. What began as targeted military action has evolved into a confrontation involving multiple countries, armed groups, and critical global trade routes. The latest escalation follows Israel's assassination of Ali Larijani, one …
(2026-03-18). Delayed US-China summit raises stakes for Takaichi ahead of White House visit. scmp.com Thursday's summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was supposed to see the two leaders sit down in advance of Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to ensure the allies were on the same page. | Instead, with the US-China summit postponed and the Israel-US war on Iran going full blast, their meeting is likely to find Japan more on the defensive, according to analysts and former government officials.
(2026-03-18). Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Soleimani assassinated in US-Israeli strikes. dawn.com Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani and the commander of paramilitary force Basij, Gholamreza Soleimani, were assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on Tuesday. | The confirmation of Larijani's assassination came hours after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said he had been "eliminated last night", along with the commander of Tehran's Basij paramilitary force. | "I have just been updated by the chief of staff that Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and the head of the Basij — Iran's central repression apparatus — (Soleimani), were eliminated last night," Katz said in…
(2026-03-18). Amid claims he's dead, Netanyahu's 3rd video billed AI generated. ummid.com Amid the wild claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have been killed in an Iranian missile attack, his third video posted as a proof he is live has been billed as AI generated.
(2026-03-18). After Iran, Will Saudi Arabia Pose the Next Strategic Challenge? moderndiplomacy.eu The currently ongoing war involving the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States, and the State of Israel has been a long time in the making and is the direct result of the long-standing ideological challenges that the regime in Tehran has posed to the Middle East and the world. Iran's revolutionary zeal has driven …
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Israeli assassinations leave Iran with inexperienced but resilient leadership. haaretz.com With the assassination of Ali Larinjani and other senior Basij commanders, Israel has killed more than half of the Islamic Republic's most senior leadership. In the long term, these inexperienced replacements will find it hard to withstand the pressure of war ‚ñ Barrages of rockets Lebanon show that Hezbollah's coordination capabilities have not been impacted by active combat…
(2026-03-18). U.S.-Israeli attacks damage 153 medical centers in Iran. workers.org 
The following article was posted by the Tehran-based Islamic Republic News Agency on March 15, 2026. Paramedics with the bodies of school children massacred in Minab, Iran by U.S.-Israeli missiles, Feb. 29, 2026. The Iranian Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education announces that following the recent U.S.-Israeli attacks, a . . . |
(2026-03-18). '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.
(2026-03-18). IDF says it completed wave of strikes on regime command in Tehran. haaretz.com
(2026-03-18). Netanyahu celebrates Ali Larijani killing as Iran launches missile barrage on Israel in revenge. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-18). Egypt slow rolled Solar, EVs and now Israel has Cut off its Fossil Gas amid Iran War. juancole.com
(2026-03-18). Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. cubadebate.cu Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. El funeral se realizará en Teherán el 18 de marzo. Será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado durante esta jornada, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena.
(2026-03-18). Jefe de Seguridad de Irán muere por ataque de EEUU e Israel. radiohc.cu Las autoridades iraníes confirmaron la muerte del secretario del Consejo Supremo de Seguridad Nacional de Irán, Alí Lariyaní, como resultado de un ataque de EE.UU. e Israel. | La agencia Fars informó que el funeral se realizará en Teherán, mañana día 18 de marzo. | El medio indicó que será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado este martes, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena, que se hundió frente a las costas de Sri Lanka como resultado de un ataque de un submarino de la Armada de EE.UU. | Por su parte, la agencia T…
(2026-03-18). Reforming Australian defence: from Cold War relics to an affordable, independent missile and drone deterrent. onlineopinion.com.au Ukraine and Iran show a new reality: cheap drones can destroy expensive platforms. Is Australia building the wrong defence force?
(2026-03-18). Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani. ecns.cn Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed that its secretary Ali Larijani has been killed in an attack, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported early Wednesday.
(2026-03-18). US aircraft carrier attacking Iran heads back to port after fire incident. scmp.com The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is leaving the fight with Iran and heading back to port, a US official familiar with the matter said, after a fire broke out in its laundry area and left at least two sailors with non-life-threatening injuries. | The Ford will travel from its current location in the Red Sea to Souda Bay, on the Greek island of Crete, according to the official, who asked not to be identified discussing movements that were not public. The ship had stopped in Souda Bay in late…
(2026-03-18). Organize the working class to support the JBS meatpacking strike! wsws.org While the war in Iran and attacks on democratic rights at home show an American ruling class plumbing the depths of barbarism, a different and progressive movement is emerging within the working class.
(2026-03-18). Thursday 3/19: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-03-18). Crowds flock to DC statue mocking Trump and Epstein in "Titanic" embrace. wsws.org A gold-painted "King of the World" statue on the National Mall depicts Trump embracing Epstein in Titanic's bow pose, drawing crowds, mockery and widespread popular hostility toward the oligarchy.
(2026-03-18). Donald Trump's Racism Mirrors Jeffrey Epstein's. juancole.com (
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Suicide Bombings Expose Enduring Strength of Nigerian Jihadists. moderndiplomacy.eu Nigeria's Islamist insurgency, now in its seventeenth year, remains one of the longest-running conflicts in Africa. It began with Boko Haram's emergence in Maiduguri, Borno State, in 2009, with the goal of establishing an Islamic state. The group's founder was later killed during a government crackdown, which initially displaced militants from urban areas. Over time, …
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Regulatory capture: How lobbyists and banks shape Australia's rules. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). EC Reshuffles Top Police Officers Ahead of West Bengal Elections. devdiscourse.com The Election Commission announced the transfer and posting of five IPS officers as deputy inspectors general (DIGs) in West Bengal on Wednesday. This decision is part of the commission's measures to enhance poll preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). China and Vietnam hold joint free clinics. ecns.cn Chinese and Vietnamese militaries held joint free clinics in border areas on Tuesday, with more than 1,700 local residents receiving medical treatment as the 10th China-Vietnam border defense friendship exchange entered its second day.
(2026-03-18). From Vietnam to Geneva, activist Hue Nhu fights for freedom and human dignity. globalvoices.org She faced harassment even after her release from prisonGlobal Voices Hue Nhu at the Geneva Summit on Human Rights and Democracy. Vietnamese anti-corruption activist and former political prisoner Dang Thi Hue, nicknamed Hue Nhu,
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel denounces repeated U.S. threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has denounced the repeated public threats made by the United States against Cuba, which include declared plans to forcibly overthrow the constitutional order. | In his message—reposted on the Facebook profile of the Communist Party of Cuba—the President underscored that Washington is using internal economic difficulties as a pretext; difficulties that it has itself caused and exacerbated over more than six decades of aggression and isolation measures. | "They seek to seize…
(2026-03-18). Al-Quds Day actions protest war on Iran. workers.org 
Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, mass rallies in defense of Palestinian resistance and against U.S. imperialism have been held internationally on the last Friday of Ramadan, which the new revolutionary government declared as Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day. This year people responded in the millions in defense of Palestinian and Iranian . . . |
(2026-03-18). Central Banks Grapple with the Oil Shock's Inflation Impact. devdiscourse.com Central banks globally are on alert as they evaluate how the current oil shock is influencing inflation expectations. The financial markets present a divided outlook, reflecting a short-term escalation in the cost of living that might ease over time. The immediate question is whether this inflationary surge necessitates interest rate hikes.
(2026-03-18). Scientists race to decode data from Europe's vanishing glaciers. grist.org 
High up in the àñtztal Alps, near the border of Austria and Italy, sprawls the closest thing you can get — scientifically, at least — to a time machine. For thousands of years, snow has fallen here and turned to ice, building layer upon layer of the Weiàüseespitze glacier and archiving invaluable information. For instance, as mining and smelting of metals accelerated 1,000 years ago across Europe, pollutants like arsenic took to the air and fell on the ice. There are natural signatures, too, like chemicals from wildfires that give clues to the climate of the distant past. | Scientists a…
(2026-03-18). China a more dependable partner, Western polls find. ecns.cn Opinion polls conducted recently in major Western countries have indicated a significant shift in public perception, with China increasingly viewed as a reliable partner and a global leader in technology.
(2026-03-18). Shocking Case Unveiled: Child Bride Abduction in Maharashtra. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Maharashtra have detained four individuals following the alleged abduction and forced marriage of a 15-year-old tribal girl. The incident unfolded in Thane district where the minor was allegedly taken from Bhiwandi, then sold in Beed district as a child bride.
(2026-03-18). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-18). Pipeline That Caused Massive 2015 Santa Barbara Oil Spill Restarts Illegally. indybay.org Sable Relies on Unprecedented Trump Order to Violate State, Federal Law…
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/28: Hop Into Spring at the Alameda Landing Easter Celebration. indybay.org 2700 Fifth Street, Alameda Landing, CA 94501…
(2026-03-18). Saturday 4/4: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-18). Florida executes Michael Lee King, dismissing his childhood traumatic brain injury claims. wsws.org King's case exposes a legal system that disposes of individuals, mostly men, whose minds were fractured long before they ended anyone else's life. King suffered a significant traumatic brain injury during childhood, causing permanent neurological damage.
(2026-03-18). European Union presents conditions for participation in the war against Iran. wsws.org The European powers are unwilling to get involved in a war over whose course and outcome they have no influence. They want to drive a hard bargain for their participation in the war.
(2026-03-18). "Without immigrants, there is no food, there is no work" : JBS meatpackers defend immigrants as historic strike continues at Greeley, Colorado plant. wsws.org In one of the largest pickets in recent memory, thousands of workers marched and demonstrated outside the factory Tuesday in defense not only of their own living standards, but of all workers.
(2026-03-18). Massive crackdown on money launderers across the country. dawn.com LAHORE: The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with finance ministry, on Tuesday, announced launching a massive crackdown on money-laundering and hawala/hundi networks across the country. | A joint working group comprising the officials of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will be formed to regularly review the progress made in this regard. | A meeting held under the joint chairmanship of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday chalked out a framework to lay hand on those involved in illegal money transact…
(2026-03-18). Alibaba unveils new AI work platform. ecns.cn Alibaba Group on Tuesday unveiled what it called the world's first enterprise-native artificial intelligence work platform, Wukong, as the e-commerce and cloud giant steps up efforts to integrate AI directly into corporate workflows.
(2026-03-18). New energy policies in California threatening America's national security. onlineopinion.com.au No refineries, no fuel. How does California sustain America's military and ports as local supply disappears?
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Republic of the Congo President Sassou Nguesso wins re-election, state TV reports. ecns.cn The Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected with 94.82 percent of the vote, state television said on Tuesday, extending his nearly 42 years in power.
(2026-03-18). Japan's Leader Walks Tightrope in Washington Over Iran War Pressure. moderndiplomacy.eu The upcoming meeting between Sanae Takaichi and Donald Trump comes at a moment of deepening global tension. The war involving Iran has disrupted energy flows and drawn the United States into a broader military role, putting pressure on allies to contribute. Japan, a long-standing U.S. ally, now finds itself at the centre of this pressure …
(2026-03-18). World's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel achieves dual breakthrough in China. ecns.cn The Huanggang Road Yellow River Tunnel in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province was fully completed on Tuesday, marking the dual breakthrough of the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel.
(2026-03-18). Dairy Dilemma: UK's Milk Crisis Deepens Amid Price Plunge. devdiscourse.com The British dairy industry is in crisis as milk prices nosedive, resulting in significant financial hardship for farmers such as Kelly and Ed Seaton. Faced with production costs exceeding revenues, the Seatons, who rear 200 Holstein cows in northwest England, are among many who expect to incur losses this year.
(2026-03-18). Chinese scientists transplant stem cell-derived islets to treat type 1 diabetes. ecns.cn A study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology shows that a Shanghai-based team has successfully treated three patients with type 1 diabetes using E-islet. This innovative therapy showcases the potential efficacy of such approaches in addressing this severe chronic condition, which traditionally necessitates lifelong insulin injections.
(2026-03-18). Australian central bank lifts interest rate again as recession threat grows. wsws.org It was a split decision but undoubtedly the swing factor was the US war against Iran and the spike in inflation it has already produced.
(2026-03-18). (FROM THE VAULT) That Time Pro-Public Defender Graffiti Ran For A Year And A Half!!! indybay.org On Martin Luther King Day 2023, "Public Defenders Rock" was written on a pole IFO the Hall Of Justice. It almost made it to 4th of July 2024…
(2026-03-18). Chevron and Big Oil spent $34 million to rollback climate policy in California in 2025. indybay.org As usual, Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) spent the most money in the fossil fuel industry – 73% of the $34 million. Chevron finished first in the spending with $12.9 million, while WSPA placed second with $12.4 million, coming to a total of $25.3 million.
(2026-03-18). Gulf influencers deride Egypt's NATO-like proposal amid Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). Violence Erupts in Bihar: Mob Attack Leads to Tragedy. devdiscourse.com A villager was fatally shot and four police officers were injured when violence erupted in the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar on Tuesday evening.
(2026-03-18). Wednesday 3/18: Kaiser NUHW Mental Health Therapists To Strike. indybay.org Northern California and the Central Valley will include picket lines Outside Kaiser hospitals in Oakland, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Fresno and Santa Clara…
(2026-03-18). New particle discovered by Large Hadron Collider. dawn.com PARIS: The Large Hadron Collider has discovered a new particle, the 80th identified so far by the world's most powerful particle smasher, Europe's CERN physics laboratory announced on Tuesday. | The new particle has been named "Xi-cc-plus". | The Large Hadron Collider is a 27-kilometre-long proton-smashing ring running about 100 metres below France and Switzerland. | The latest discovery comes as CERN plans to build an even bigger particle smasher, the Future Circular Collider, to continue probing the mysteries of the universe. ; ⚪ Scientist…
(2026-03-18). British Muslims warned against fake Haj booking platform. dawn.com LONDON: UK police have warned Muslims to remain vigilant against fraudulent websites impersonating the official Haj booking platform following a rise in pilgrimage-related scams, the news platform Hyphen said in an investigation. | Data obtained through a freedom of information request shows aspiring pilgrims reported losses of £195,752 in 2025, a 30 per cent increase from £150,000 in 2024. The City of London Police recorded 34 Haj-related fraud reports last year, with the highest individual loss amounting to £64,000. | The actual financial damage is believed to be far higher. The Council of Bri…
(2026-03-18). Govt calls off Pakistan Day parade, associated events amid austerity measures. dawn.com The government on Tuesday said it will not hold the Pakistan Day parade and other ceremonial events on March 23 in light of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the resulting austerity measures announced by the government. | Pakistan Day — observed on March 23 every year — commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire. | A statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated that in the backdrop of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the consequent austerity measures announced by t…
(2026-03-18). Thursday 3/19: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-03-18). Chinese FM says power politics has no future. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said that power politics and unilateral bullying win no heart and have no future, calling for strengthened cooperation within multilateral frameworks to safeguard peace and stability in Asia.
(2026-03-18). The Supreme Court takes up a Guam munitions case with high stakes for CHamoru lands. grist.org The U.S. Supreme Court has
(2026-03-18). CBSE teachers involved in 10th, 12th paper evaluation warned. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers involved in evaluation of classes 10th and 12th papers (Academic Year 2026) from sharing misleading information on social media.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Fresh inspection belies earlier findings on train accident. dawn.com • Officials who examined Shalimar Express at Rohri had reported faulty brakes in nine carriages | • Eyebrows raised as drivers blamed for failure to stop train in time | LAHORE: A train "is seen as safe for operation" when more than 80 per cent of its braking system is functional, a spokesperson for the Pakistan Railways (PR) said on Tuesday. | In a statement regarding the Shalimar Express, which suffered an
(2026-03-18). Rescuing a key Confucian text from centuries of ignominy. scmp.com From around the turn of the century, a revived Confucianism was all the rage. Mainland Chinese academia heavily promoted it. Beijing politicised it as compatible with communist ideology. For state propaganda departments, Confucianism was repackaged as a cultural product for foreign consumption. | That wave of interest subsequently died down, along with the closure of many Confucian Institutes around the world.
(2026-03-18). Nonviolent Peaceforce – An Interview with Anna Zaros. indybay.org Interview with Anna Zaros, Director for Advancement for Nonviolent Peaceforce.
(2026-03-18). Team China falls 1-2 to Australia in AFC Women's Asian Cup semifinals. ecns.cn In the semifinals of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Tuesday, Team China suffered a narrow 1?2 defeat to Australia, missing out on a place in the final.
(2026-03-18). Daily Memo: ICE Kidnapped Several Fathers In Front of Their Children. lataco.com ICE is still active. We're seeing a couple of incidents on average on the weekends and an average of around seven incidents each day during the week right now, and while the quantity may be lower, the quality of these kidnappings remains brutal, inhuman, and unjust.
(2026-03-18). Israel says Palestinian family killing in Tammoun was 'mistake'. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). Redefining Power Electronics: ThermaFlat‚Ñ¢ SiC MOSFETs Set New Standard. devdiscourse.com Para Light Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in semiconductor packaging, has unveiled their latest innovation with the ThermaFlat‚Ñ¢ series of SiC MOSFETs. Addressing longstanding thermal management challenges, this series maintains stable on-resistance across a broad temperature range from -25 ∞C to +125 ∞C, significantly reducing the risk of thermal runaway.
(2026-03-18). Big Oil has moved on from 'greenwashing.' Here's the new playbook. grist.org 
Remember when the fossil fuel industry couldn't stop talking about climate change? In 2020, when oil prices plunged in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Big Oil promoted efforts to cut carbon emissions and trumpeted various energy "innovations": transforming algae into fuel (Exxon Mobil), capturing carbon (Chevron), and producing green hydrogen (BP). Critics deemed it "greenwashing" — highlighting small sustainable investments to distract people from the pollution at the core of their business. | It didn't take long for oil companies to move on from those old talking points. When Russia invaded Ukraine…
(2026-03-18). China's economy remains a sturdy anchor in choppy waters. ecns.cn The curtain fell last Thursday on an important political gathering in China this year. As the "two sessions" concluded, Beijing sent an unequivocal message to a world grappling with heightened uncertainty: China will remain the most stable engine of the global economy.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/21: Canvass For Claudia Jimenez For Richmond Mayor! indybay.org 12929 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA…
(2026-03-18). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.
(2026-03-18). 45 million more face hunger threat from extended Mideast war: UN. ecns.cn An extra 45 million people could face acute hunger if the Middle East war rages on beyond June, swelling the number worldwide to a "terrible" high, the United Nations warned Tuesday.
(2026-03-18). 6 deaths a day: Homeless mortality exposes social catastrophe in Los Angeles. wsws.org Avoidable deaths mount on Los Angeles streets as Democratic politicians defend a profit system that treats human survival as expendable.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2026-03-18). Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump, VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio pictured during a meeting at Oval Office. — AFP
(2026-03-18). From Starlink to the state: When platform monopolies become political power. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). China boosts natural resource support for major projects. ecns.cn China will enhance the guarantee of natural resource elements to facilitate the implementation of 109 major projects outlined in the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), authorities said on Monday.
(2026-03-18). U.S. allies decline to be bullied into joining convicted felon Trump's war against Iran. indybay.org Photo of Country Joe McDonald of Berkeley, at Woodstock in 1969, who passed away recently…
(2026-03-18). 4 dead in worst Michigan tornados since 1980 as Democrat Whitmer deflects responsibility. wsws.org A series of rapidly forming deadly tornados struck Michigan, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Indiana between March 5 and March 10, resulting in 11 deaths, at least 20 injuries, and significant damage or destruction to hundreds of buildings across the region.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Oil Shock Waves: Fed's Dilemma Amidst Global Tensions. devdiscourse.com Markets are jittery as the Iran conflict escalates, driving oil prices into triple digits and complicating the Federal Reserve's decision-making. The spike in oil prices raises U.S. inflation risks, altering expectations for potential interest rate cuts this year.
(2026-03-18). Managing debt defaults prioritized in housing. ecns.cn "China's real estate sector has undergone more than four years of adjustments, with transaction volumes gradually returning to a more rational range recently," said Li Yujia, chief researcher at the residential policy research center of the Guangdong Planning Institute.
(2026-03-18). Death is stalking Effie's House. indybay.org Falck ambulances are sometimes slow to arrive on the scene, and the Fire Trucks have to wait around until they appear.
(2026-03-18). Israeli strikes on central Beirut kill at least six. newarab.com 
Lebanon said two Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the Hezbollah-linked financial firm Al-Qard Al-H…
(2026-03-18). Shenzhou-21 crew completes 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 (CMSA).
(2026-03-18). Parliament's Unorthodox Weekend Session: Adjusting for Festivities. devdiscourse.com In a rare move, Parliament will convene this weekend to make up for the upcoming holidays marking Ugadi and Eid. According to a notification by the Chair on Wednesday, the Lok Sabha will not meet on Thursday and Friday, with Ugadi festivities on Thursday and the potential Eid celebration on Friday or Saturday, contingent upon moon sighting.
(2026-03-18). Is your state becoming uninsurable? We have the latest data. grist.org 
In recent years, as the United States has suffered a series of damaging climate disasters, experts have warned that the nation is headed toward a homeowner's insurance crisis. Insurance companies
(2026-03-18). America 250, 2026 National Ag Day – Nancy and Peter Gouch – California Agricultural Legacy. indybay.org The Gooch-Monroe Agriculture Legacy included 10 town lots on both sides of Main Street, in the Gold Rush Town of Coloma. Running from above the schoolhouse to beyond the original site of Sutter's Mill they also owned several houses, and the 320-acre Four Corner Ranch, today part of Marshal Gold Discovery California State Parks…
(2026-03-18). 100,000 flee South Sudan offensive into Ethiopia: UNICEF. ecns.cn The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday that an order by South Sudan's army to evacuate the opposition held town of Akobo earlier this month, forced around 100,000 people to flee across the border into Ethiopia.
(2026-03-18). New Evidence Links Argentina's President to $Libra Fraud. orinocotribune.com This Monday, March 16, Argentina's justice revealed significant new evidence in the ongoing investigation into the $Libra cryptocurrency scandal, which directly involves President Javier Milei. | The newly introduced evidence points to an alleged $5 million agreement tied to the digital asset's launch, implicating not only the President but also his sister, Karina Milei, who serves as the Secretary-General of the Presidency, and a lobbyist identified as Novelli. | This development intensifies investigations into the cryptocurrency's collapse, which caused millions in losses after Milei's social media endorsement.
(2026-03-18). 'Trust deficit' delays analysis of artefacts. dawn.com LARKANA: Despite a Trust deficit is cited as the reason, as a couple of officials concerned without mincing words had expressed their apprehension that the object might be stolen or damaged in the process. | The coins — believed to be belonging to the era of Kushan Ruler Vasudeva-I (c. 200-225 AD) — weigh 5.55kgs and were found stuffed in an earthen pot (jar). The object…
(2026-03-18). Larijani assassination deepens uncertainty over Iran war, analysts warn. dawn.com WASHINGTON: The Analysts warn that his absence removes one of the few moderating voices capable of preventing further escalation. | As the New York Times
(2026-03-18). UN says 36,000 Palestinians displaced in occupied West Bank in one year. dawn.com GENEVA: The United Nations urged Israel on Tuesday to halt immediately its dramatic settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, raising concerns of "ethnic cleansing" with over 36,000 Palestinians displaced in a single year. | A fresh
(2026-03-18). Real Madrid Completes the Task and Advances to the Champions League Quarterfinals. radiohc.cu Havana, March 17 (RHC) — Real Madrid completed the task against Manchester City today in the second leg of the round of 16 of the European football Champions League, with a 2-1 victory and a brace from Vinicius. | After a solid 3-0 advantage in the first leg, the Spanish club did their job thanks to the Brazilian's inspired goalscoring prowess, finding the net in the 22nd minute from the penalty spot and again in stoppage time (90+3). | Pep Guardiola's men never let up and went in search of a comeback; however, a red card for Portuguese player Bernardo Silva (20th minute) thwarted their plans. | Norwegian Er…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Militarization of the Arctic: A new arena for U.S. imperial ambition in Cold War Two. mronline.org 
Militarization is increasing, transforming the Arctic from a once largely peaceful "exceptional" region into an additional front in Cold War Two, and a new arena for U.S. imperial ambition.
(2026-03-18). How Australia exploited the Iranian women's football team. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). Berkeley Tenants Convention to select 2026 Rent Board Slate to meet on April 19, 2026. indybay.org Candidates for Rent Board seeking the support of the Tenant Convention will be participating in the 2026 Berkeley Tenants Convention on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This event will feature candidate speeches and Q&A, and will take place from 1: 30 – 4: 30 at the Black Repertory Theatre in South Berkeley.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Thomas Mann's warning for an age of war and censorship. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). Who pays the price for Trump's Iran war? workers.org 
March 16 -The people of Iran and West Asia are, obviously, suffering the most from the latest U.S. war. Thousands of them have been killed and injured. There is heavy destruction of infrastructure and hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, especially in Lebanon. Mississippi for a Just World . . . |
(2026-03-18). TikTokers' bail in gambling apps case extended. dawn.com LAHORE: A sessions court on Tuesday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of TikTokers Additional District and Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmad Qureshi heard the bail petitions of the TikTokers, who appeared before the court on the expiry of their bail period. | The judge summoned the complete investigation record of the case from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Age…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-03-18). Tuesday 3/17: Stop the War: A Movement Call for Self-Determination and Freedom. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/stopthewar_now…
(2026-03-18). Nvidia bets on AI inference as chip revenue opportunity hits $1 trillion. ecns.cn Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence (AI) 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 ‚Äårunning AI systems in real time.
(2026-03-18). Trump's CDL Final Rule strips 200,000 immigrant truck drivers of licenses in sweeping attack on the working class. wsws.org The Trump administration's Non-Domiciled CDL Final Rule, which took effect March 16, is a major new stage in the fascistic attack on immigrant workers and the entire working class.
(2026-03-18). Pakistan-China trade through Khunjerab 'in full swing'. dawn.com GILGIT: Trade activity between Pakistan and Chi ≠na through the Khunjerab Pass is in full swing, with exports from Pakistan to China and Central Asian states increasing this year. | However, local traders have expressed concerns over the non-implementation of the PM's announcement regarding tax exemptions on impor ≠ted items for local consumption. | Pakistan Customs Col ≠lec ≠tor Gilgit-Baltistan Shahid Jan told Dawn that 1,774 consignments impor ≠ted from China through the Khunjerab Pass were cleared at Sost Dry Port up to March. He said Pakis ≠tan Customs collected Rs10.16 billion in revenue a…
(2026-03-18). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…
(2026-03-18). Cuba's leader vows 'unbreakable resistance' if US tries to take over island. scmp.com Cuba's leader on Tuesday said the US would face "unbreakable resistance" if it tries to take over the impoverished island nation, as communist authorities scrambled to fix a nationwide electricity blackout. | Cuba's government has been under increasingly crushing pressure, with Washington enforcing an oil blockade and openly stating it wants to end the nearly seven-decade-old US stand-off with the one-party communist state.
(2026-03-18). A New Study Challenges the Climate Establishment's Key Warming Metric. globalresearch.ca For years the public has been told that the science of climate change is settled. Governments, media outlets, and international organizations frequently assert that the evidence for dangerous planetary warming is overwhelming. | Yet one of the most important measurements supporting …
(2026-03-18). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.
(2026-03-18). Leaked audio reveals Mojtaba Khamenei's narrow escape in missile strike. hindustantimes.com Leaked audio reveals dramatic new details about how Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped death during a deadly missile strike targeting the compound of Ali Khamenei. According to reports, Mojtaba stepped out moments before multiple missiles hit the building, killing his father and devastating key sections of the compound. The audio, reportedly discussed among senior Iranian clerics and IRGC commanders, suggests at least three missiles were used—one striking Khamenei's location directly, another hitting Mojtaba's quarters, and a third targeting a nearby residence. Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have survived with…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Wednesday 3/18: STANFORD 11 – Pack the Court. indybay.org Santa Clara County Hall of Justice | 190-200 West Hedding Street | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2026-03-18). Chinese scientists discover 'zero-pollution' microbial herbicide. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new microbial herbicide that can control weeds without polluting the environment while also supporting crop growth, offering a potential alternative to conventional chemical herbicides.
(2026-03-18). Trump calls for a delay in summit with Chinese president. wsws.org Trump's expectation that a quick victory over Iran, a strategic partner of China, could be used to extract concessions from Xi has been dashed as the criminal war continues in its third week.
(2026-03-18). Information ministry rubbishes Afghan Taliban's claims of hospital being hit in Kabul. dawn.com Pakistan on Tuesday dismissed claims made by the Afghan Taliban that its armed forces allegedly struck a hospital in Kabul, stating that the target was "Camp Phoenix", which is several kilometres away from the hospital. | The development comes amid the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, which was
(2026-03-18). Who Moves America: The incomplete story of the 2023 struggle at UPS. wsws.org Though a new documentary captures UPS workers' significant discontent with the 2023 tentative agreement, it obscures the role of the Teamsters leadership in enabling mass layoffs and deteriorating conditions.
(2026-03-18). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-03-18). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-18). Monday 3/16: Phone Bank for Leqaa Kordai & Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/pb-ly…
(2026-03-18). "Anarchy Cabaret" seeks new members. indybay.org new group with anarchy-utopia views seeks helpers…
(2026-03-18). Ultraleftism has hever ended a war. links.org.au 
Eric Blanc looks at how independent mass action — not posturing, purity, or Democratic deference — can help end wars.
(2026-03-18). Russia's Progress MS-31 cargo spacecraft completes mission. ecns.cn Russia's cargo spacecraft Progress MS-31 has been deorbited after completing an eight-month mission at the International Space Station (ISS), with its remaining fragments falling into a non-navigational area of the Pacific Ocean, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos said Monday.
(2026-03-18). US Marine unit steams toward Middle East amid growing threats of ground invasion of Iran. wsws.org The USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault carrier bearing the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, was tracked Tuesday transiting the Strait of Malacca on its way to the Persian Gulf.
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/21: Mass Online Rally: Stand with Iran against U.S. Imperialist and Zionist assault. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/iran-3-21…
(2026-03-18). Friday 4/24: Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibit — Alameda Exhibition. indybay.org Hangar 41, 650 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-03-18). Sunday 4/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-03-18). China firmly opposes EU's illicit unilateral sanctions against Chinese entitiesÔºöspokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the European Union (EU)'s illicit unilateral sanctions against Chinese entities and urges the EU to correct its wrong practices and work with China in a responsible and constructive manner to uphold peace, stability and prosperity in cyberspace, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
(2026-03-18). How China-US medical synergy is outrunning the 'biological clock'. ecns.cn Scientists and doctors from China and the United States are deepening collaboration in medical research and clinical care, joining forces to tackle diseases that threaten millions of lives worldwide.
(2026-03-18). Chinese FM outlines outcomes of China-Vietnam cooperation meeting. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday outlined the key outcomes of the 17th meeting of the China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.
(2026-03-18). Alibaba launches AI platform for enterprises as agent craze sweeps China. ecns.cn Alibaba on Tuesday launched an artificial intelligence platform for enterprises targeting automation, intensifying ‚Äåcompetition in China's rapidly evolving AI agent market following the OpenClaw craze that has gripped the country's tech sector.
(2026-03-18). China ramps up training of 'tech matchmakers' to turn innovation into growth. ecns.cn China is accelerating efforts to cultivate a new generation of "tech matchmakers" to speed up the commercialization of scientific breakthroughs, as it seeks to turn its expanding research strength into a more powerful driver of economic growth.
(2026-03-18). Unable to meet Imran, Aleema denies blocking PTI leaders' access to him. dawn.com ISLAMABAD/Lahore: Rejecting media reports that she is opposing meetings between Imran Khan and party leaders, Aleema Khan on Tuesday questioned how she could stop such meetings when she herself has been unable to meet her brother. | "People across Pakistan are demanding the release of Imran Khan. The whole world is raising the same demand. Just wait and see — people will come out of their homes and secure his release. Moreover, as the global situation changes, I am hopeful he will be released," Ms Khan said while talking to media persons outside Adiala jail. | "We are waiting here to find out whether we wil…
(2026-03-18). Lachlan Bayliss: A Rising Star in New Zealand Football. devdiscourse.com Lachlan Bayliss's football career, nurtured in Australia's north, is set to reach new heights as the Newcastle Jets midfielder prepares for his inaugural New Zealand camp in Auckland. With aspirations to join Darren Bazeley's World Cup squad, Bayliss, 23, seeks to capitalize on his current form.
(2026-03-18). UAW threatens to block strike by student workers at Columbia University. wsws.org Following a 91.5 percent strike authorization vote by student workers, the UAW bureaucracy has threatened to withhold approval of a strike unless the campus local waters down its demands.
(2026-03-18). Saturday 4/25: SIX is for 6enocide – Powerful Poetry by Daniel Reyes. indybay.org Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Soquel Wharf Rd, Capitola…
(2026-03-18). Trump slams Macron as France snubs US Hormuz mission, NATO rift widens. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-18). Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone strike on a car in the southern coastal city of Sidon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-18). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). ICRC elects new member to governing body. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). In the Shadow of War, Israeli Settler Violence against Palestinians Intensifies. juancole.com
(2026-03-18). Lebanon: ICRC supporting life-saving medical services during hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Regional Conference in Bishkek marks International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Lebanon: ICRC reiterates urgent call to protect humanitarian and medical workers following the killing of a Lebanese Red Cross volunteer. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Kazakhstan: ICRC president concludes official visit to Astana focused on support for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). ICRC president: Widening hostilities across Middle East putting civilian lives in grave danger. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). "Our generation is planting the seeds of system failure in international law, but it is our children who will have to harvest this violent future." icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Nigeria: Millions of children face malnutrition amid ongoing conflict in the country's northeast. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). 'Desperate' Trump Lashes Out in Fear: Brands Resigned Terror Chief 'Weak' as Iran War Backfires. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-18). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). 11 Civil Defense members injured in Israeli strike near their health center in the southern city of Nabatieh. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-18). ICRC president urges respect for rules of war as major military escalation starts in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Trump faces coalition of the unwilling on Iran. dawn.com
(2026-03-18). Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy strikes southeastern town of Suhmor for seventh time today. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-18). Lebanese Health Ministry says two people martyred, one injured in Israeli strikes on the southern coastal city of Sidon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-18). Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 28/29. dawn.com
(2026-03-18). The widening gap between the Israeli army's denials and the reality of missile barrage has deeply eroded public trust: Israeli media cites study. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-18). Executive Summary: Evaluation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Diabetes Mellitus Programs in Syria. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Pakistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Building a legacy of physical rehabilitation: A journey with OPAI and collaborative partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). ICRC Regional Director urges greater commitment to International Humanitarian Law in Pacific visit. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Israeli Health Ministry says 192 hospitalized "due to war" in past 24 hours. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-18). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Russia: Illustrating the Fundamental Principles – results of the 2025 Art Poster Contest. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Ethiopia: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Milei viaja y sectores vitales sufren en Argentina drásticos recortes. radiohc.cu El presidente argentino, Javier Milei, se dedicó a viajar los últimos días. Estados Unidos, Chile y finalmente España para participar en un foro de la ultraderecha. Mientras en su país esferas esenciales, como la educación, deben lidiar con fuertes recortes que ponen en riesgo el futuro de niños y jóvenes. | El gobierno de Milei ha llevado la inversión en la enseñanza a su nivel más bajo en décadas, además de que se ha registrado una marcada reducción en la ejecución de los fondos en esta vital rama. | El presupuesto para el 2026, aprobado por el Congreso, contempla que el Estado solo designe 0, 75% del Producto…
(2026-03-18). Gaceta Oficial publica nueva ley del Registro Civil. cubadebate.cu La Gaceta Oficial ordinaria número 26, de hoy, publicó la nueva Ley 180 "Del Registro Civil" y sus disposiciones complementarias. La principal novedad es la creación de un registro único computarizado, que se inicia con el nacimiento y termina con la defunción, y en orden cronológico va añadiendo datos de los diferentes actos jurídicos que realiza la persona durante su vida.
(2026-03-18). Médicos cubanos han salvado a más de 700 mil pacientes en México. cubadebate.cu La labor en México de la Brigada Médica Cubana ha permitido salvar la vida de más de 700 mil pacientes en todo el país, sobre todo de zonas de mayor vulnerabilidad, de acuerdo con fuentes con conocimiento del convenio firmado por los gobiernos de ambas naciones.
(2026-03-18). EE.UU.: Renuncia director del Centro Nacional Antiterrorista. radiohc.cu Joe Kent, director del Centro Nacional de Contraterrorismo (NCTC) de Estados Unidos, renunció a su cargo, este martes, lo que representa la primera dimisión de un alto funcionario de la administración Trump, motivada por la guerra contra Irán. | En un mensaje publicado en redes sociales, Kent sostuvo: Mi conciencia no me permite apoyar la guerra que se está librando en Irán. Irán no representaba una amenaza inminente para nuestra nación". | La renuncia llega en un momento de creciente tensión dentro de la coalición política de Trump. | Ex candidato político con vínculos en sectores de la derecha estadounidense y a…
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel: Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció este martes que Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a nuestro país, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. | "Usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas", señaló el jefe de Estado en su cuenta en la red social X.Pretenden y anuncian planes para adueñarse del país, de sus recursos, de las propiedades y hasta de la misma economía que buscan asfixiar para rendirno…
(2026-03-18). Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez: "Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable" cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a Cuba, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. Y usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas. Ante el peor escenario, a Cuba la acompaña una certeza: cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. Cuba está firme.
(2026-03-18). Ciudad cubana de Matanzas acoge Festival Internacional de Títeres. radiohc.cu La 16 edición del Festitaller Internacional de Títeres (Festitim) comenzó este martes en la occidental provincia cubana de Matanzas con la presencia de invitados de México y España. | Dedicada al aniversario 70 del títere nacional de Cuba, Pelusín del Monte, la cita quedó inaugurada con la exposición 'Una isla llamada Armando', en homenaje a la obra del premio nacional de teatro Armando Morales. | El organizador del Festitaller, Rubén Darío Salazar comentó que nunca estuvo contemplada su suspensión a pesar de la situación compleja del país como consecuencia del recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | El tam…
(2026-03-18). Cuba ya tiene todas sus provincias interconectadas al SEN. radiohc.cu La Unión Nacional Eléctrica (UNE) informó que ya todos los territorios de Cuba quedaron este martes interconectados entre sí con el enlace de la oriental provincia de Granma. | La UNE puntualizó en la red social de Facebook que continúan las unidades de generación térmica preparando condiciones para sincronizar al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN). | Por su parte, la Empresa Eléctrica de La Habana comunicó que el SEN quedó restablecido y con él los servicios fundamentales a la población. | Añadió que se encuentran en rotación bloques y circuitos, además de las afectaciones por déficit. | También se informó…
(2026-03-18). Sincronizada Unidad No. 4 de Termoeléctrica cienfueguera que estaba en reparación. radiohc.cu La Unidad No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, enclavada en la zona Industrial de Obourke en la ciudad cubana Cienfuegos quedó sincronizada al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional con 120 MW, de una capacidad instalada de 158 MW. | Este bloque No. 4 se encontraba sometido a una reparación ampliada a la caldera y la turbina desde hacía poco más de un año de trabajo, pese a las limitaciones de recursos ocasionados por el bloqueo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Asimismo, la Unidad No. 3, ambas de tecnología japonesa, fue sincronizada con sus 158 MW después de la reciente caída del Sistem…
(2026-03-18). Is China Using Energy Security to Pressure Taiwan Amid Global Crises? moderndiplomacy.eu China has long pursued reunification with Taiwan, framing it as a historic and political imperative. The island has consistently rejected Beijing's sovereignty claims, maintaining its de facto independence and relying on international partners, particularly the United States, for security and resources. The ongoing Middle East war, which has disrupted global energy supplies and critical shipping …
(2026-03-18). Cinco cetros para Cuba en clasificatorio boxístico. cubadebate.cu La conquista de cinco fajas selló el desempeño de Cuba en el clasificatorio para el torneo de boxeo de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. Dueña de los 13 cupos intentados en la ciudad mexicana de Guadalajara, la formación de la Isla alzó todas sus coronas en el sector masculino y dejó buenas señales entre las damas.
(2026-03-18). Cuba obtiene cinco medallas de oro y dos de plata en clasificatorio de boxeo. radiohc.cu La selección masculina de boxeo de Cuba conquistó cinco medallas de oro y dos de plata en el torneo clasificatorio disputado en Guadalajara, México, para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. | Entre las cinco victorias en la final, Alejandro Claro (55 kg) se impuso 5-0 al guatemalteco Daniel Mijangos; Erislandy àÅlvarez (65 kg), también resultó vencedor unánime frente al nicaragàºense Andy Javier Caballero; y Saidel Horta (60 kg) se impuso por no presentación de su rival. | Yusnier Sorsano (70 kg) y Keylor García (80 kg) se colgaron los otros dos títulos para la mayor isla de…
(2026-03-18). Puerto Rico se suma al envío de medicamentos especializados para Cuba. radiohc.cu Organizaciones y activistas vinculados a diversos sectores de Puerto Rico se unieron este martes al clamor mundial de apoyo humanitario al pueblo de Cuba ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos. | Bajo el lema "Cuba: Solidaridad global contra el asedio, no más bloqueo", llegaron a la nación antillana importantes donativos de diversas partes del mundo, iniciativa que el 21 de marzo tendrá uno de sus momentos cumbres cuando se espera el arribo de decenas de embarcaciones humanitarias de todas las regiones. | La reverenda Eunice Santana y el activista Carlos Vega informaron en rueda de prensa…
(2026-03-18). UE deveria negociar com a Rússia afirma líder belga. globalresearch.ca Alguns líderes europeus comeàßam a admitir a necessidade de um diálogo produtivo com Moscou. Em uma declaraàßà£o recente, o primeiro-ministro belga, Bart De Wever, instou outras autoridades europeias a negociarem diretamente com a Rússia. Segundo ele, somente por meio da …
(2026-03-18). Cantonment board staff not civil servants, Supreme Court rules. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tues ≠ ≠day declared that employees of cantonment boards are not civil servants and, therefore, cannot invoke the jurisdiction of the Federal Service Tribunal (FST) against disciplinary actions. | A two-judge SC bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, issued the ruling while deciding a civil petition filed by the executive officer of the Sialkot Cantonment Board against the Nov 20, 2023 judgement by the FST Islamabad. The court set aside the tribunal's judgement, which had ordered a de novo inquiry (fresh invest…
(2026-03-18). Otorgan categoría de Profesor Emérito de la Universidad Central a destacada pedagoga villaclareña. radiohc.cu 
Por sus méritos y entrega sin límites a la formación de las nuevas generaciones, la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas otorgó la categoría docente especial de Profesor Emérito de la Facultad de Humanidades a la Doctora en Ciencias Mayra Rodríguez Ruíz, quien por más de 40 años, desde 1978, atesora una rica trayectoria en la casa de altos estudios villaclareña. | Confianza, respeto, y pasión son virtudes de esta pedagoga, jubilada y reincorporada, que entre otras responsabilidades, ha sido Jefa de departamentos, Vicedecana docente de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Decana de la Facultad de Humanidad…
(2026-03-18). Vietnam seguirá apoyando a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, resalta exitosos resultados de la cooperación Cuba-Vietnam en la producción de arroz. Recibe al compañero Nguyen Van Quang, presidente de la empresa Agri-VMA, que desarrolla en Los Palacios, Pinar del Río, el cultivo del grano en tres modalidades de gestión.
(2026-03-18). serie Tras las huellas del Che. indybay.org serie (1/7) 2024 | Tras las huellas del Che…
(2026-03-17). Venezuela ALBA News 3.17.2026: Trump's Shield of the Americas aims to end Latin American Sovereignty and the Zone of Peace. afgj.org 
Greta Thunberg speaks on why we should support the Global Convoy to Cuba PeoplesWorld.org: Shield of the Americas summit builds MAGA world order The Shield of the Americas, a military coalition officially intended to combat drug trafficking and irregular immigration, as well as to contain "hostile foreign influences." It aims to replace CELAC and Latin America…
(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). US military 'defeat' in Iran war: Skyrocketing casualties across 7 mid-east nations revealed. hindustantimes.com More than 200 US troops have been wounded across seven Middle Eastern countries, with at least 13 killed in Iran's missile and drone onslaught plus a deadly KC‚Äë135 crash in Iraq. CENTCOM admits many injuries are late‚Äëreported TBIs, even as Trump quietly backs away from his pledge to personally secure the Strait of Hormuz and leans on allies to take over. With polls showing only 27% of Americans support his Iran strikes and a majority convinced he's using excessive force, is the rising casualty toll turning Operation Epic Fury into a political liability ahead of the 2026 midterm…
(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). Ending the Trump-Netanyahu War in the Middle East. dissidentvoice.org 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 of the Strait would trigger an energy shock without …
(2026-03-17). Hegseth humiliates himself in bizarre rant to press. thecanary.co 
US 'secretary of war' Pete Hegseth has self-owned — and self-humiliated — in an abject, whining rant at the US press corps. Hegseth's frustration has clearly been growing at the failure of the US to subdue the Iranian government or prevent its heavy retaliation on US bases and Israeli military and intelligence installations. So he […] | By
(2026-03-17). How China could shorten path to military recovery after the war. haaretz.com Since the outbreak of war, Beijing has been mostly talk and little walk. But the day after, when Tehran seeks China's help rebuilding militarily in return for oil, could offset what the U.S. and Israel have achieved…
(2026-03-17). What Might Lenin Have Thought About the US-Israeli War on Iran (and the War in Ukraine). dissidentvoice.org Facit indignatio versum (Indignation makes my verses) — Juvenal In his analyses of the causes of the first world war, Lenin stressed the importance of understanding the policies the belligerent states pursued before the war. Borrowing from the Prussian military theorist Carl von Clausewitz, the Bolshevik leader argued that war is politics by other (namely, …
(2026-03-17). Dar stresses dialogue, diplomacy for achieving regional peace in meeting with Iranian ambassador. dawn.com Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remained the only viable path to resolving issues and achieving lasting peace and stability in the region. | Dar made the remarks during a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam, according to the Foreign Office (FO). | In a post on X, the FO said, the ambassador expressed gratitude for the "strong moral support extended by the people of Pakistan during this challenging time". | "The DPM/FM conveyed his condolences over the loss of precious lives in the conflict and expressed hop…
(2026-03-17). Why the War in Iran Defies a Quick End. fpif.org Since the initiation of the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign on February 28, 2026—known as Operations "Epic Fury" and "Roaring Lion"—the world has watched a display of military kineticism unparalleled in the twenty-first century. High-altitude precision strikes have severely damaged nuclear facilities, and "decapitation" missions have claimed the lives of the Supreme Leader and the upper echelons of the IRGC. | However, a haunting question looms over the global community: Can this war end quickly? | The answer is a sobering "no." The conflict is not racing toward a conclusion. Rather, it is descending into…
(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). Israel Says It Has Assassinated Iran's Security Chief, Ali Larijani, Known for Negotiating with the West. democracynow.org 
How long will the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran last? Regime change in Iran will not be as "easy and quick" as U.S. warmongers may have initially believed, says Iranian American political analyst Trita Parsi. Israel claims that it has successfully assassinated Iran's powerful security chief Ali Larijani, who Parsi says could have played a role in future ceasefire negotiations. "The Israelis have fought so hard to get the United States to go into a full-scale war with Iran for more than 20 years," says Parsi. "It is in their interest to prolong this war as long as they can, and kill…
(2026-03-17). Trump's Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns in Protest Over Iran War. truthout.org President Donald Trump's top counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday in protest of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, in the first high level resignation sparked by the conflict. Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, said in a letter posted to X that he had to resign because he cannot back the war. "I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in… |
(2026-03-17). NJ SAYS: STAND DOWN USA! STAND DOWN ISRAEL! fightbackbetter.com USA and Israel started without provocation through massive first strike aggressive attack the US — Israel War Upon the Nation and People of Iran. | Among the very first act of this attack was the massively egregious slaughter of elementary level school girls — over 100 killed in an attack by a Tomahawk cruise. According to What was not expected by US and Israel is th…
(2026-03-17). Ontario's Tory government tries and fails to ban Toronto Al-Quds Day demonstration. wsws.org Thousands demonstrated in Toronto last Saturday in opposition to the US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran and in support of the Palestinian people.
(2026-03-17). Top US counterterrorism official quits, says Trump was 'deceived' into Iran war. scmp.com A senior US counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to the United States. | "I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran," Joseph Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), said in his resignation letter to President Donald Trump.
(2026-03-17). USS Gerald R. Ford: the world's biggest aircraft carrier. al-monitor.com The USS Gerald R. Ford ⚪ the world's largest aircraft carrier ⚪ is playing a key role in the US-Israeli war against Iran, but has suffered problems during its extended deployment.The carrier has now been at sea for almost nine months and will reportedly soon set sail for the island of Crete for repairs after a blaze broke out aboard the ship last week.Below are some key facts about the aircraft carrier.- Middle East deployment -…
(2026-03-17). Ali Larijani, Iran security chief, killed in overnight strikes, claims Israel. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief was reportedly killed in Israeli strikes in Iran overnight, Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday. | Iran has, however, not yet commented on the reports. | The development, if true, further cripples Iran's leadership which lost Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of strikes. Another top commander, Gholamreza Soleimani, was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Monday night. | With no update on Mojtaba's condition, Ali Larijani, 67, had effectively become Iran's second-in-command and was playing a key role in managing the war-hit count…
(2026-03-17). Expert gives his take on Iran attack objectives. eng.belta.by Israel and the United States clearly aim to dominate the region and take control of logistics and energy resources, Aleksandr Tishchenko said.
(2026-03-17). Milei blasts Iran on anniversary of attack on Israeli embassy. al-monitor.com Argentina's President Javier Milei on Tuesday slammed Iran and reiterated his support for the United States and Israel as he attended an event commemorating a deadly attack on the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires some thirty years ago.The bombing on March 17, 1992 involved a truck packed with explosives ramming into the Israeli embassy in the Argentine capital, killing 22 people and injuring more than 200.
(2026-03-17). Israel Urges Iranian Uprising While Privately Saying They'd "Get Slaughtered" truthout.org Israeli officials are reportedly urging the U.S. to join them in their public urging of Iranians to stage an uprising against their government, even as the Israeli government internally assesses that protesters would be "slaughtered" if they did so, demonstrating Israel's blasé attitude toward Iranian lives amid its bombardments of the country. According to reporting by The Washington Post… |
(2026-03-17). US and Israel's illegal war on Iran could cost 100,000 UK jobs. thecanary.co 
Trump and Netanyahu's illegal war on Iran has sent energy prices skyrocketing. The effect on energy-intensive industries in the UK has been immediate and severe. And, as a knock-on effect, as many as 100,000 jobs could be lost across the UK. Of course, we won't shed a tear for the impact on highly polluting industries […] | By
(2026-03-17). Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Palestinians, Including a Child, in Southern Gaza. news.antiwar.com An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza on Tuesday killed three Palestinians, the Quds News Network has reported, as IDF attacks continue across the Strip amid the US-Israeli war against Iran. The report said the Israeli strike targeted a vehicle in the al-Mawasi tent camp in southern Gaza and that a child was among those killed …
(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). 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). Trump claims mystery ex-president backed his war on Iran but no one is owning up. scmp.com Twice on Monday, US President Donald Trump said he had wrangled a confession of sorts from an Oval Office predecessor who he said had expressed regret in a private conversation about not attacking Iran the way Trump has been doing for more than two weeks. | But there's just a little problem: representatives for the four living former presidents — three Democrats and one Republican — said none had been in touch with Trump recently.
(2026-03-17). Ground Invasion of Iran Could Be "Suicide Mission" for U.S.: Ex-Army Intelligence Analyst. democracynow.org 
We get an analysis of the Trump administration's Iran war strategy from former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Harrison Mann. "From day two of this war, the Trump administration has not known what to do and how to get out of this," says Mann, who resigned from the U.S. Army's Defense Intelligence Agency in 2024 over the Biden administration's policy in Gaza. As Trump is rumored to be eyeing the oil export hub of Kharg Island for seizure, Mann gives his assessment of a potential ground invasion of Iran. "Any attempt to seize this island would be close to a suicide mission,"…
(2026-03-17). US House panel subpoenas Pam Bondi to testify in Epstein investigation. scmp.com A US congressional committee said ‚Å on Tuesday it has ‚Å issued a subpoena to Attorney General ‚Å Pam Bondi to testify behind closed doors in its probe of the late convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein. | Bondi faces accusations that the Justice Department has concealed the names of powerful associates of Epstein in its release ‚Äåof millions of documents related to the late financier.
(2026-03-17). Worse vote suppression bill since Jim Crow heads for Senate vote. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Is it possible to make an already terrible voter suppression bill—right-wing GOP President Donald Trump's top legislative and political priority—even worse? That's what the Senate's ruling Republicans have crafted in their latest version of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE Act). But once it's there, a united phalanx of all 45 Democrats and both independents …
(2026-03-17). The government want to use AI to criminalise your child. thecanary.co 
The UK government is rolling out an AI-empowered predictive policing system to predict the "likelihood" of criminal offences among adolescents. Open Rights Group is warning of the risks and limitations of using AI to determine the "most likely offenders." In conversation with the Canary, Mariano delli Santi of Open Rights Group explained that these systems […] | By
(2026-03-17). Demolition of Taxi Park Kiosks in Jinja Halted Amid Dispute Over Evictions. plusnews.ug 
The planned demolition of kiosks at the taxi park in Jinja City has been temporarily halted following a court order amid a dispute between city authorities and kiosk operators. The High Court in Jinja, through Deputy Registrar Robert Mukanza, issued a restraining order halting the demolition after more than 200 operators petitioned the court through …
(2026-03-17). Greyhounds and supporters to rally as Scotland and Wales look to ban greyhound racing. thecanary.co 
The Unbound the Greyhound coalition is staging a rally at the Scottish parliament on Wednesday 18 March. Nine animal welfare organisations are working together to ban greyhound racing in Scotland. And the rally comes ahead of the Stage 3 vote for the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill. In Wales, the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) […] | By
(2026-03-17). Belarus, Oman introduce mutual visa-free travel. eng.belta.by The agreement between the government of Belarus and the government of Oman on the mutual visa waiver for holders of ordinary national passports came into force on 17 March.
(2026-03-17). Sultana slaps down Telegraph 'Lawyers for Israel nepo-baby' after smear. thecanary.co 
Your Party MP Zarah Sultana has slapped down Telegraph political editor Camilla Turner for a scurrilous smear by appearing to link Turner's position — and political views — to "mummy and daddy" being directors of notorious Israel lobby group UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Turner wrote an article claiming that Sultana "could" — emphasis on […] | By
(2026-03-17). Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill three soldiers. newarab.com 
(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). Chinese national and Kenyan associate charged with illegally smuggling ants. scmp.com A Chinese national and a Kenyan man were charged Tuesday with unlawfully dealing in wildlife species after they were found in possession of hundreds of live ants stored in specialised tubes. | The case was the latest focused on the alleged smuggling of ants in the East African country, where authorities last year described a growing trend in the trafficking of ants to markets in Europe and Asia. Officials have not said if the ants are sought after as pets or for other purposes.
(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). Spain's king acknowledges 'much abuse' in conquest of the Americas. scmp.com Spain's monarch said on Monday the Spanish conquest of the Americas included "much abuse" and "ethical controversies", striking a conciliatory tone amid a years-long row between Spain and Mexico over colonial-era abuses committed by the Spanish crown centuries ago. | King Felipe made the remarks while speaking with Mexico's ambassador to Spain, Quirino Ordaz, during a visit to a museum exhibition in Madrid about the role of women in pre-Columbian Mexico.
(2026-03-17). All the Ways US Support for Israeli Expansionism Freed Russia's Hands. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Last month Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to his opposite number in Tehran over the Israeli-US assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,
(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). 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). KP govt announces three-day Eid holiday from March 19-21. dawn.com The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced on Tuesday a three-day Eid holiday in the province. | A press release issued by the KP government said: "It is notified for general information that March 19, 20 and 21 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) shall be public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Fitr across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa." | Meanwhile, the Sindh government also announced a two-day holiday for Eidul Fitr on March 20 and 21. | "The government of Sindh hereby declares March 20 and 21, 2026 (Friday and Saturday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Fitr 2026 (Shawal 1447 AH) throughout the province of Sindh f…
(2026-03-17). Climate Policy as a Tool of Financial Control. globalresearch.ca For years the climate debate has been presented to the public as a dispute over science, emissions targets, and environmental policy. But something much larger has been quietly taking shape behind the scenes. | The real transformation is not occurring in …
(2026-03-17). Iran women's football team arrive in Turkey on way home. newarab.com 
The Iranian women's Footage from Turkish news agency DHA showed the players, wearing Iranian national team tracksuits, walking through the arrivals area at Istanbul Airport. | The players arrived in Turkey via Oman and Kuala Lumpur, having left Aust…
(2026-03-17). Lies and false flags: Washington's blueprint for expanding the war at home and abroad. liberationnews.org 
There is a long history of lies, entrapment, and false flag operations used by U.S. security and intelligence services to advance their wars by creating crises that can be blamed on official enemies.
(2026-03-17). Gov't Seeks Approval of UGX 6 Trillion Spent Last Year. plusnews.ug 
A request by the Government of Uganda for supplementary funding worth Shs6 trillion to cover past expenditure has reignited concerns over public spending discipline and accountability. The Supplementary Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2025 was tabled before Parliament by Henry Musasizi, seeking approval for funds drawn from the Consolidated Fund during the 2024/2025 financial year to address …
(2026-03-17). "We cannot continue to be worked like slaves" : Colorado meatpacking workers strike at JBS plant. wsws.org The strike at Greeley is all the more significant because the overwhelming majority of the workforce are immigrants, who have launched the strike in defiance of the broader rampage by immigration authorities.
(2026-03-17). Report from Havana as Trump Threatens to "Take" Cuba & Pushes for Ouster of Cuban Leader. democracynow.org 
Cuba's electrical grid has collapsed. The island-wide blackout comes amid a harsh U.S. oil blockade and recent comments from President Donald Trump that he wants to "take" Cuba. No oil shipments have reached the country, located just south of Florida, in three months, compounding a humanitarian crisis caused by decades of severe U.S. sanctions. "Sanctions are literally killing people right now," says Cuban journalist Daniel Montero with
(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). Trump's Executive Order and the Options of Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Pedro Monzón Barata — Mar 16, 2026 | Pedro Monzón Barata argues that Trump's latest executive order and threats against Cuba represent a deliberate escalation of long-term US pressure aimed at strangling the island's economy and sovereignty. Cuba's response is one of resistance, adaptation, and defense across energy, diplomacy, and national survival. | A new and more direct threat now falls upon Cuba, imposed by the brutal force of the empire. On March 5, 2026, while the world's attention was fixed on the unfolding imperial aggression against Iran, President Donald Trump made a chilling and arrogant decla…
(2026-03-17). US General Michael Flynn Delivers Leadership Lecture to UPDF Senior Officers. plusnews.ug 
Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Michael Thomas Flynn has delivered a leadership lecture to senior officers of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The session brought together commandants from the National Defence College — Uganda, the Senior Command and Staff College Kimaka, directing staff, and members of the Joint Staff …
(2026-03-17). TSA Lines Expected To Increase As More Agents Quit During Shutdown. newsone.com 
Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty | The Department of Homeland Security has been effectively shut down for a month, after Senate Democrats refused to restore funding unless the agency makes significant reforms to ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. While the focus of the shutdown has been on those agencies, one of its side effects has been increasingly long TSA lines at more and more airports. The disruption to travel is expected to worsen as TSA agents missed their first paycheck on Friday, and hundreds have already quit. | All this is because Senate Republicans refuse to implement common-sen…
(2026-03-17). Channeling Trump, Chile's new president launches work on border barrier. scmp.com Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast wasted no time. | Less than a week after his inauguration, Chile's arch-conservative president on Monday began overseeing preparations to build a border barrier – part of his flagship campaign promise to block immigrants from crossing illegally.
(2026-03-17). Israeli 'settlers' violently assault children and adults in front of bound families. thecanary.co 
Israeli terrorists euphemistically known as 'settlers' invaded and terrorised a West Bank village on Sunday 15 March 2026. The ethno-supremacist land thieves attacked Khirbet Humsa, rounded up families and then beat and sexually assaulted children and women in front of their bound families and neighbours. A father was also "severely" sexually assaulted and beaten in […] | By
(2026-03-17). Anti-Muslim politicians should crawl back in the sewer. workers.org 
While anti-Muslim rhetoric is not new in the United States, the recent slew of bigoted comments by foulmouthed, racist politicians claiming that Muslims "don't belong" in the U.S., along with calls for their "mass expulsion," must be soundly denounced. Demonstrators oppose Trump's travel ban on Muslims, at Philadelphia airport, Jan. . . . |
(2026-03-17). Growing Presence of AI Data Centers Prompts Debate on Native Lands. truthout.org The recent explosion in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers has created a litany of environmental and cultural issues for Native people and Tribes across the so-called "United States." This, in turn, has sparked intense debate and prompted conversations on tribal digital sovereignty and a call for regulation that controls the data, infrastructure, and networks. |
(2026-03-17). Iraqi government, Kurdish authorities reach deal to resume oil exports to Turkey's Ceyhan port. al-monitor.com By Ahmed Rasheed and Yomna EhabBAGHDAD, March 17 (Reuters) – The Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government reached an agreement to resume oil exports to Turkey's Ceyhan energy hub starting on Wednesday, Iraq's oil minister said on Tuesday.Oil flow from Ceyhan port is expected to start at 10 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) on Wednesday, state media said, citing Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani.
(2026-03-17). Workers walk in first meatpacking strike in 40 years. peoplesworld.org 
REELEY, Colo.—For the first time in 40 years, meatpacking workers are walking off the job after voting 99% to authorize strike action against JBS Foods. By Monday, nearly 4,000 members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 were out on strike. JBS is the largest meat monopoly on the planet with 132 processing …
(2026-03-17). Scottish lawmakers reject bill to let terminally ill people end their lives. scmp.com Lawmakers in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday rejected legislation that would have made Scotland the first part of the United Kingdom to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives. | Members of the Edinburgh-based legislature voted 69 to 57 against a bill that would have let people in Scotland with six months or less to live seek help to end their life. There was one abstention.
(2026-03-17). Afghanistan War Veteran Dies in ICE Custody One Day After Arrest. truthout.org On March 13, multiple Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in unmarked vehicles surrounded Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal in front of his home in Texas as he prepared to drive his children to school. The 41-year-old father of six children, who had served alongside the 3rd Battalion of the U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan, died in ICE custody the next day, leaving his family in shock… |
(2026-03-17). Belarus' GDP at Br43.9bn in January-February 2026. eng.belta.by According to the initial estimate, the volume of GDP in comparable prices was 98.8% compared to the level of January-February 2025.
(2026-03-17). China, Russia discuss boosting transport links as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping. scmp.com As heightened conflict in the Middle East disrupts global shipping, China and Russia are considering deeper cooperation on logistics — including use of the Arctic shipping route — to secure a more resilient supply chain. | At the inaugural China-Russia Logistics Business Forum held in Moscow on Monday, officials and business leaders discussed bolstering transport and infrastructure ties, calling such cooperation essential as geopolitical tensions reshape global supply chains, Chinese state news…
(2026-03-17). American Axle workers speak out against UAW bureaucracy ahead of contract talks. wsws.org The bitterness expressed by workers is rooted in the outcome of the 2008 American Axle strike, which lasted 87 days and ended in a devastating concessions agreement imposed by the UAW, with wages slashed to as low as $10 an hour.
(2026-03-17). Yemen: Apparent Excessive Force Against Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Supporters of Southern Transitional Council protest in front of Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, February 19, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo | Yemeni government-aligned forces appear to have used excessive force in February against protesters supporting the Southern Transitional Council in Aden. Government forces in three locations fired at protesters supporting the group and made arrests and held people for days without due process in Aden and Hadramout. The Yemeni government should provide accountability and justice for the Southern Transitional Council's violations in ar…
(2026-03-17). Surgery in Russia: What I Found Behind the Curtain of Western Assumptions. badvolf.com It began the way many medical stories do — not with a dramatic emergency, but with a moment of hubris. I was trying to move a 1,000-kilogram CNC wood router, a piece of industrial equipment that had absolutely no interest in being relocated into my garage to complement my engineering and woodworking interests. My body disagreed with my ambition, and an umbilical hernia I had originally sustained a few years earlier in Donbass made its objections known with renewed emphasis. …
(2026-03-17). Sasnovich wins first round in Miami Open qualifying. eng.belta.by In the first round the Belarusian defeated Türkiye's world number 269 Ayla Aksu, in two sets, 6-4, 6-4.
(2026-03-17). Venice AI Alternative for Creators Who Need More Than a Pretty Picture, Ryla AI Steps Up. moguldom.com Creators Who Outgrew Their AI Tool Are Landing Here Instead Some platforms do one thing reasonably well. Creators who need more eventually start looking around. Venice AI, for example, built a reputation around privacy-focused AI text and image generation, but creators focused on building a visual content brand hit its limits fast. Ryla AI sits …
(2026-03-17). CBS Streaming News Workers Launch 24-Hour Walkout for Better Contract. truthout.org Workers within CBS News's online streaming division began a 24-hour bicoastal walkout on Tuesday, one week after their contract with the company expired. The workers, who provide content for CBS News 24/7, are represented by the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE). The union alleges that management's offers to renegotiate the contract are unacceptable, featuring terms worse than those… |
(2026-03-17). Centrists are sinking in France, but can the left unite to stop fascism? peoplesworld.org 
When French Communist Party leader Fabien Roussel campaigned for the mayoral seat in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, he ran on a platform built around the concrete economic demands of working people: decent wages, accessible public services, affordable housing, and an end to the austerity squeeze that has drained municipal budgets for years. His pitch, which he called the …
(2026-03-17). Opinion: Is Canceling Noma L.A. Louder Than Reforming the Systems That Made It? lataco.com Reflections from an editor caught In the crossfire.
(2026-03-17). Court Dismisses Rulinda's UGX 273M Case Against Stanbic Bank. plusnews.ug 
The High Court Commercial Division has dismissed a commercial case filed by Fabrice Brad Rulinda, the Entebbe mayor, against Stanbic Bank Uganda over a disputed deposit of $73,262.50 (about Shs273 million) linked to the M23 rebel group in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a judgment delivered electronically on Monday, Justice Stephen Mubiru …
(2026-03-17). 40 years since the People Power ouster of the Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines. wsws.org The central lesson of People Power is not that the masses "once saved democracy" and must now do so again, but that no advance is possible so long as their struggles remain chained to any faction of the bourgeoisie.
(2026-03-17). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org The 900 terminated workers at the FATE tire plant are demanding their jobs back while 2,300 workers at Portland Community College in Oregon have struck to demand cost-of-living raises.
(2026-03-17). US carrier Ford, deployed in war with Iran, to go to port temporarily after fire. al-monitor.com By Idrees Ali and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, deployed in operations against Iran, is expected to temporarily pull into port after a fire on board, U.S. officials said on Tuesday, the 18th day of the war with Tehran.The carrier, America's newest and the world's largest, is currently located in the Red Sea. It is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, the two officials said.
(2026-03-17). At AI Impact Summit, Make a Case for BRICS, Too. infobrics.org India's hosting of the AI Impact Summit 2026 and its intent to place a BRICS CBDC Bridge on the agenda signal an ambition to shape BRICS not as a reactive bloc but as a platform for rule-making in the digital age…
(2026-03-17). Big oil knew it was wrecking Louisiana's coast, records show. nationofchange.org Now, parish lawsuits, including one in front of the Supreme Court, could make oil giants pay to restore the state's vanishing marshes.
(2026-03-17). Japan's EC-2 Electronic Warfare Jet, Arguably The World's Ugliest Aircraft, Just Flew For The First Time. twz.com 
(2026-03-17). Court 'Castrates' Computer Misuse Act; 2022 Amendment Declared Illegal. plusnews.ug 
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022 was enacted in violation of parliamentary procedure, and declared the provisions challenged in three consolidated petitions null and void. This is in a unanimous judgment delivered by a Panel of Five Justices of the Constitutional Court with Justice Irene Mulyagonja writing the lead …
(2026-03-17). US carrier Ford to go to port temporarily after fire. newarab.com 
The U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, The carrier, America's newest and the world's largest, is currently located in the Red Sea. It is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, the two officials said. | The warship has been deployed for nine months, including…
(2026-03-17). Brazil Next Target of Trump's "Neo-Monroe" Strategy. globalresearch.ca Recent developments indicate Brazil is facing renewed pressure from the Trump administration. | Washington has PCC, Comando Vermelho, alleged Hezbollah-linked networks, …
(2026-03-17). Suicide attacks in Nigeria kill 23, wound more than 100. scmp.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 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 jihadists.
(2026-03-17). UK colonialism on full display over official attitude to Cyprus. thecanary.co 
The UK's Chief of Defence Staff has publicly said that Cyprus is effectively Great Britain's aircraft carrier — showing the true colonial colours of the very top of the UK's armed forces. Sir Richard Knighton rejected suggestions that the UK should deploy naval assets to the Middle East. He was also accused of leaving the […] | By
(2026-03-17). Los Angeles Times: Cuba Reiterates Readiness for Dialogue with the United States. radiohc.cu The Los Angeles Times newspaper has published an interview with Cuban Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera, in which she reiterated her country's readiness for dialogue with the United States, based on respect for sovereignty and the right to self-determination. | The diplomat — who serves as Chargé d'Affaires at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC — stated: "We are ready to engage in dialogue with the United States regarding issues important to the bilateral relationship, and to discuss those areas where we have differences." | She noted that any such dialogue must respect Cuba's sovereignty and its right…
(2026-03-17). Regulators Didn't Act on Nearly 600 Oil Wells Operating Illegally in Oklahoma. truthout.org Five years ago, Oklahoma oil regulators took on a project with an impressive name: the Source of Truth. State officials wanted a comprehensive database capturing all vital information about the more than 11,000 wells in Oklahoma that shoot the toxic byproduct of oil production back underground. I'd heard about this project from several people during the 18 months I had spent reporting on the… |
(2026-03-17). Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed, Iranian media reports. al-monitor.com March 17 (Reuters) – Iran's security chief Ali Larijani has been killed, Iranian media confirmed on Tuesday. (Reporting by Yomna Ehab, Editing by Franklin Paul)…
(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). 400 killed, over 200 injured in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital, claims Taliban. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In another significant development, Afghanistan's deputy government spokesperson said early Tuesday that Pakistan launched airstrike targeting Kabul hospital treating drug users resulted in the deaths of 400 people. | Pakistan had earlier denied hitting a hospital, saying its airstrikes in Kabul and eastern Afghanistan on Monday did not target any civilian sites.Earlier, Afghanistan's Health Ministry spokesperson Sharafat Zaman reported that the attack claimed the lives of more than 200 people. He said the drug treatment hospital was completely destroyed, speaking in an interview with local media…
(2026-03-17). Next Up to The Mic: Shelby Hafener at The Fish Market. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis introduces us to poet Shelby Hafener. They were one of the featured readers at the Eight Poets event at The Fish Market on Saturday, October 11, 2025. That day, Shelby was joined by poets from the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, online zines Trailer Park Quarterly and Hobo Camp Review, and Troy-based bookstore Paper Moon. | +++++ | Online literary zines Trailer Park Quarterly and Hobo Camp Review presented an afternoon of poetry and spoken word at the Fish Market with Troy-based bookstore Paper Moon and the Hudson Valley Writers Guild on Saturday, October 11, 2025. | Eight poets took the s…
(2026-03-17). France rules out Hormuz ship escorts under 'bombings'. newarab.com 
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said France would "never" help secure the Speaking at a defence council meeting, Macron said France could help
(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). Islamophobia spikes in US amid Iran war. newarab.com 
The US is seeing a spike in Islamophobia in the wake of the A report issued on 9 March by the Centre for the Study of Organised Hate (CSOH) found that the ongoing war has triggered a surge in anti-Muslim hate online in the US. | "Since the start of 2026, harmful content targeting Muslims across social media platforms has escalated at an alarming pace," reads the report, noting that the level of anti-Muslim posts had already been at a steady high since the onset o…
(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). Semillas de moringa para purificar el agua. cubadebate.cu La Moringa oleifera es un árbol originario del sur del Himalaya, que hoy está presente en diferentes partes del mundo. Se dice que en América Latina se introdujo en 1920 y en Cuba se cultiva por todo el país. Según Roig, acá se conoce popularmente como moringa, paraíso francés, acacia, ben, palo jeringa, tilo francés o tilo americano.
(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.