(2026-03-19). Japan PM meets Trump under pressure on Hormuz. al-monitor.com Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi risks the wrath of US President Donald Trump at the White House Thursday after rebuffing his call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The first female premier in Japan's history, conservative Takaichi has had a strong supporter in Trump, who backed her ahead of her recent landslide election victory.
(2026-03-19). Strait of Tension: Iran's Geopolitical Chessboard. devdiscourse.com The Strait of Hormuz is once more a focal point due to rising geopolitical tensions, as the United States and Israel engage in conflict with Iran. The waterway, pivotal for global oil transport, has seen traffic nearly come to a halt amid threats and attacks on commercial vessels.
(2026-03-19). Gas War Escalates as Trump Draws Red Line. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump said Israel will not strike Iran's key gas infrastructure again unless Tehran retaliates, after what he described as a furious escalation that has pushed the conflict into a direct confrontation over global energy supply. His remarks came after an Israeli strike on the South Pars Gas Field, the world's largest natural gas reservoir, …
(2026-03-19). Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field after it lashed. al-monitor.com By Andrew Mills and Timour AzhariDOHA/RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field, a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war, but ruled out further such attacks by Israel unless Iran retaliated.Wednesday's attack on the huge South Pars gas field drove oil prices higher and prompted a threat by Iran to attack oil and gas targets across the Gulf, while it fired missiles at Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Qatar says Iran attacked LNG hub; UAE shuts gas facilities. al-monitor.com By Yomna Ehab and Jaidaa TahaMarch 18 (Reuters) – Qatar's state oil giant QatarEnergy said on Wednesday that Iranian missile attacks on Ras Laffan, the site of the country's core LNG processing operations, caused "extensive damage", while the UAE shut gas facilities after intercepting missiles early on Thursday.The attacks came hours after Iran issued evacuation warnings for several oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, as it prepared retaliation following strikes on its own energy infrastructure in South Pars and Asaluyeh.
(2026-03-19). Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war, Izvestia says. al-monitor.com MOSCOW, March 19 (Reuters) – Peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine are on pause amid the Iran war, Izvestia reported on Thursday, citing Russian officials. Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev would continue working on investment and economic cooperation but the trilateral talks were on pause."Kirill Dmitriev continues work. The trilateral group is on pause," Peskov was quoted as saying by Izvestia.
(2026-03-19). How Ignorance, Misunderstanding and Obfuscation Ended Iran Nuclear Talks. portside.org How Ignorance, Misunderstanding and Obfuscation Ended Iran Nuclear Talks |
(2026-03-19). How Israel Convinced Trump to Wage War Against Iran (w/ Max Blumenthal) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report This interview is also available on podcast platforms and Rumble. As the chaos and destruction of the war in Iran escalates by the day, a lesser known element of the conflict remains ensconced in the shadows of statespeak and bureaucracy. Max Blumenthal, editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, joins Chris Hedges to …
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Trump's top official says Israel dragged US into war with Iran, quits. ummid.com In another setback for US President Donald J Trump, Joseph Kent, the head of the country's National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position over the US-Israel war against Iran.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Hezbollah in Latin America: A political bugaboo rolling out on cue. responsiblestatecraft.org For decades, U.S. and Israeli officials and analysts have warned that Iran maintains a network of terrorist sleeper cells throughout Latin America, ready to attack Western interests at a moment's notice. So where are they? With Iran embroiled in a major and potentially existential conflict with the United States and Israel, it would seem an ideal time to activate such a network — if it existed. But the utter lack of recent action by Iran or its proxy group Hezbollah in Latin America highlights how disconnected these claims are from reality.Decades of disinformation: | Concerns about Iran's activ…
(2026-03-19). Why $4 gasoline is the tipping point for EVs. grist.org 
Gasoline prices continue ticking higher as the United States and Israel's war with Iran continues. The national average now stands at $3.84 per gallon, nearly a dollar higher than at the start of the conflict. It's also just shy of a tipping point that could push consumers toward electric vehicles. | When gas prices top $4 per gallon, BloombergNEF estimates that the total cost of ownership for EVs becomes lower than for gas-powered vehicles. The exact crossover point depends on local prices for both gasoline and electricity. "[But] even when I run the model using the more expensive electricity cost, we are sti…
(2026-03-19). WSWS Perspectives and Statements on Iran war published in Farsi. wsws.org More than a dozen critical statements, Perspectives, and World Socialist Web Site articles on the criminal US-Israeli war on Iran war and how to stop it are now available in Farsi, the mother-tongue of approximately two-thirds of the Iranian people.
(2026-03-19). Sri Lankan president blames Iran, not the US, for global fuel crisis. wsws.org Dissanayake's comments have once again exposed the government's phony posturing of "neutrality" over the illegal US-Israel war against Iran.
(2026-03-19). Iran gas field bombed, Tehran attacks Gulf energy facilities. newarab.com 
Iran says Israel struck facilities Qatar's state oil giant QatarEnergy reported "extensive damage" after the Ras Laffan Industrial City, an energy-industry hub,
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). First Iranian attack to kill Palestinians hits West Bank, three women dead. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, March 18 (Reuters) – Three Palestinian women were killed in an Iranian missile attack in the occupied West Bank late on Wednesday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, in the first deadly Iranian strike there — and the first to kill Palestinians — since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.The missile struck a hair salon in the town of Beit Awwa, southwest of Hebron, the Palestinian Authority's official news agency WAFA reported. Six women were wounded, one of them seriously.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). The U.S. Bombs Kids So Palmer Luckey Can Have Nice Things. scheerpost.com Megan Russell Last week, we watched a U.S.-made Tomahawk missile murder more than 160+ Iranian school children. We watched in horror, helpless to stop the incoming massacres as the U.S. and Israel carpet-bombed Iran, then Lebanon, displacing millions of people from their homes. The pure, unrelenting terror continues to unfold. We are shocked and devastated, …
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Trump attends return of US aircrew killed in Iran war crash. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump attended the return Wednesday of six crew members killed when their refueling aircraft crashed during the Iran war.It was the second time since the start of the conflict that Trump has traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where the remains of US troops are returned to American soil.The KC-135 plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, bringing the number of US troops killed in the joint US-Israeli operation to at least 13. A second aircraft damaged in the incident landed safely.
(2026-03-19). Trump says Israel attacked Iran gas field without US and Qatari involvement, warns against attacks on Qatar. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday the attack on Iran's South Pars gas field was carried out by Israel, and the U.S. and Qatar were not involved in it.Trump also said Israel would not make any more attacks on Iranian facilities in South Pars unless Iran attacked Qatar, warning that the U.S. would attack those facilities if Iran acted against Doha.
(2026-03-19). Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike. al-monitor.com Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was hit, raising fears Thursday of a wider assault on fuel supplies that could jolt already rattled global markets.The warning came after Israel killed the Islamic republic's intelligence chief Esmail Khatib, the latest in a string of strikes that have decimated its leadership since the war began nearly three weeks ago.Tehran, following a strike on its South Pars field, said it would respond forcefully to any further attacks on its energy sector.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). India fully complicit in US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran. wsws.org The only country that New Delhi has condemned is Iran, for daring to defend itself.
(2026-03-19). Iraqi militia says will stop US embassy attacks under conditions. newarab.com 
An influential pro-Iranian armed group in Iraq pledged early Thursday to stop attacking the US embassy for five days, subject to several conditions including that Israel stop strikes south of Beirut. | AFP reported no drone or rocket attacks so far on the US embassy in Iraq's capital Baghdad between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. | The country has been unwillingly drawn into the regional conflict triggered by the US-Israel attack on its neighbour Iran on February 28. | Strikes have targeted Iran-backed groups, which in turn have claimed near daily attacks on US interests in Iraq and across the region. | Ka…
(2026-03-19). Key Middle East energy sites under fire. al-monitor.com Qatar's main gas facility has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes, causing new energy supply fears as the Middle East war grinds on.Here is a look at some of the key energy facilities that have been targeted in the US-Israel war with Iran.- Ras Laffan -Ras Laffan in Qatar is the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub.It has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian strikes since the war began, and has now suffered "extensive damage" after back-to-back waves of hits, state-run QatarEnergy said.
(2026-03-19). US and Israel strike more military targets, plus Iran's leadership, repression units, and energy sites (March 17-18 updates). longwarjournal.org US and Israeli operations have continued to degrade Iran's military capabilities while increasingly targeting the regime's internal security apparatus. Strikes on Basij internal security and police units, alongside assassinations and reported morale issues, may be beginning to affect the regime's ability to sustain repression efforts as US and Israeli attacks also expanded to targeting energy infrastructure.
(2026-03-19). Iran Is Forcing The World To Care About US-Israeli Warmongering. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Westerners are about to start paying a lot more attention to the war in Iran as massive US-Israeli escalations point to a coming energy crisis set to impact the whole world. | Israel
(2026-03-19). Iran missile fire kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank, foreign worker in Israel. al-monitor.com Iranian missile attacks have killed three Palestinian women in the occupied West Bank and a foreign worker in central Israel, medics said Thursday.Falling shrapnel struck a hair salon in the West Bank town of Beit Awa near Hebron late Wednesday, killing the three women, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, marking the first Palestinian deaths from Iranian attacks in the ongoing Middle East war.The victims include 17-year-old Mays Ghazi Masalmeh, according to the official Palestinian news agency, Wafa.
(2026-03-19). Deputy Governor of Iran's Lorestan province: 12 martyrs and 116 wounded in a US-Israeli attack on residential areas in Dorud, western Iran. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). Why the Middle East Needs a Three-Axis Deterrence System Amid Iran's Evolving Threat. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Middle East has revealed the vulnerabilities of the region's security structure. Many of the countries that are directly exposed to Iran's threat already possess advanced anti-air and missile defense systems, which include Patriot, THAAD, and South Korea's M-SAM II. Nevertheless, such capabilities have not …
(2026-03-19). Israeli Soldiers who Gang-Raped Palestinian Prisoner are Now Free to Return to Military Service. scheerpost.com Jonathan Ofir for Mondoweiss On Monday, March 16, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz met with a group of Israeli soldiers and apologized to them for the "wrong that the system has done" to them, and instructed the IDF to return them to immediate service. The soldiers in question, were the soldiers who gang-raped a Palestinian prisoner in Gaza. …
(2026-03-19). Activists plan 'largest flotilla yet' to break Israel's siege of Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz By Joshua Carroll A global coalition of activists is preparing to launch the largest ever flotilla of aid ships aimed at breaking Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), made up of civil society and grassroots groups from South Africa, Spain, Ireland, Türkiye, Norway, Brazil, France — and Aotearoa New Zealand —…
(2026-03-19). Liberals Denounce Insufficiently Procedural Imperialism. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Trump said yesterday he believed he would "have the honour of taking Cuba". Spoken like a true rapist, and a true American. Sixty-five years of sanctions on Cuba, forty-six on Iran, twenty-one on Venezuela. Sanctions that in every case were imposed and overseen by both Democrats and Republicans and explicitly …
(2026-03-19). Energy Shock: Meloni's Stability Faces First Real Test. moderndiplomacy.eu The political calm that has defined Giorgia Meloni's tenure is facing its most serious test yet, as the fallout from the Iran war ripples through Italy's economy and begins to erode the foundations of her domestic and market support. For more than three years, Italy has been an outlier in European politics, combining relative stability …
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). JEFF McMULLEN: Fancy thrones, paper tigers and dirty bombs. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). Key government infrastructure investments are ending up as super-expensive white elephants. onlineopinion.com.au If these projects made sense, politicians would invest their own money. Instead, taxpayers are left footing the bill.
(2026-03-19). The Lebanese government in the new war — a complete spectator. thecanary.co 
In the quiet corridors of the Grand Serail, the Lebanese state has transitioned from a sovereign actor into a somber archivist of its own destruction. While the southern border is defined by the thunder of Israeli airstrikes and the tactical manoeuvres of Hezbollah, Lebanon's official response has been reduced to the clinical language of a […] | By
(2026-03-19). U.S. Fed keeps interest rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 pct. ecns.cn "Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has been little changed in recent months. Inflation remains somewhat elevated," said the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in a statement.
(2026-03-19). Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war, Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) – The Pentagon has asked the White House to approve a more than $200 billion request to the U.S. Congress to fund the war in Iran, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing a senior administration official. (Reporting by Jasper Ward and Ismail Shakil; Editing by Christian Martinez)…
(2026-03-19). Sweden says Iran has executed a Swedish citizen. al-monitor.com STOCKHOLM, March 18 (Reuters) – Iran executed a Swedish citizen on Wednesday, Sweden's foreign minister said, adding that she had summoned the Iranian ambassador in Stockholm to condemn the decision.The person, who was not named, was arrested in Iran in June of last year and Sweden has repeatedly raised the case with Iranian officials, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said."The death penalty is an inhumane, cruel and irreversible punishment. Sweden, together with the rest of the EU, condemns its application in all circumstances," Stenergard said.
(2026-03-19). Confronting Errors: Hong Kong Blaze Exposes Human Failures. devdiscourse.com A devastating fire in Hong Kong, which resulted in 168 deaths, is under intense scrutiny as investigators uncover widespread human failings in fire safety measures.
(2026-03-19). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…
(2026-03-19). Iran: The Treason That Changed America's Energy Future. portside.org Iran: The Treason That Changed America's Energy Future |
(2026-03-19). Iran continuing World Cup preparations 'but will not play in US'. newarab.com 
The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday. | Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and is being staged in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. | Team Melli are scheduled to play al…
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). China's Youth Job Market Trends: A February Update. devdiscourse.com In a statistical release on Thursday, the National Bureau of Statistics reported a slight drop in China's youth jobless rate among 16-to-24 year-olds, excluding college students. The rate fell to 16.1% in February from 16.3% in the previous month.
(2026-03-19). Ford worker Gregory Knopf killed at Sharonville Transmission Plant in Ohio. wsws.org Knopf, a father of three and grandfather of eight, was killed after a press machine activated while undergoing routine maintenance and pinned him against equipment.
(2026-03-19). Gus Van Sant's Dead Man's Wire: Rage at a rigged system. wsws.org Van Sant has said the story interested him because it echoes today's anger at corporate greed and financial institutions.
(2026-03-19). VIDEO: London meeting marks a milestone in the history of the Fourth International. wsws.org The meeting was addressed by a panel of speakers, including David North, chairperson of the World Socialist Web Site and of the Socialist Equality Party of the United States. As the leader of the US Workers League, forerunner of the US SEP, North played the leading role in the struggle against the political degeneration of the WRP leadership.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). R100 billion incentive grant to improve service delivery in cities. sanews.gov.za R100 billion incentive grant to improve service delivery in cities | Government has introduced an incentive grant that will unlock R100 billion investment to encourage metropolitan municipalities to deliver reliable water, electricity, sanitation and refuse removal services. | "Over the past decade, we have witnessed the steady erosion of municipal capabilities in many parts of the country: infrastructure failures, unreliable services, financial stress, and declining public confidence," National Treasury Director-General Dr Duncan Pieterse said on Wednesday in Pretoria. | In an effort to restore the cities abili…
(2026-03-19). UPI Integrated Credit Cards: The Next Big Thing in India. ummid.com A UPI-integrated Credit Card is a card linked to a UPI app, enabling you to pay merchants by scanning a QR code instead of swiping a physical card.
(2026-03-19). War hits Tehran's grand bazaar as prices surge and shops shut. al-monitor.com By Maggie MichaelTEHRAN, March 18 (Reuters) – Nearly three weeks of war on Iran have hit the usually teeming alleys of Tehran's grand bazaar, shutting many of the shops and driving up prices for Iranians already suffering from years of sanctions that have throttled the economy. The days before the Persian new year and Muslim Eid al-Fitr holidays would normally fill the bazaar with traders racing to finalise deals and families shopping for gifts but, despite people browsing, fewer than usual were out buying on Wednesday.
(2026-03-19). Why the Iran war matters for African sovereignty and stability. peoplesdispatch.org What does the imperialist war on Iran mean for Africa? Beyond the immediate economic repercussions of the conflict, the question of sovereignty emerges as central. The war sets broader precedents for the world and reveals the position of African states within an unequal international system.
(2026-03-19). China's Cognitive Operations Against Taiwan and the Future of Democratic Resilience. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a form of warfare that leaves no craters, deploys no soldiers, and issues no formal declaration, and yet it may prove more consequential for the future of Taiwan than any military confrontation. Scholars now call it cognitive warfare, the systematic targeting of an adversary's perception of reality, identity, and political will. China has …
(2026-03-19). The AI boom has plunged a small Pennsylvania town into chaos. grist.org 
"I don't like to see anyone upset," said Nick Farris of Provident Real Estate Advisors. He was sitting in the front of a crowd of roughly 150 inside Valley View High School's auditorium in Archbald, a town of about 7,500, huddled between two mountain ranges in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna Valley. Farris was there to represent the developer for Project Scott, one of many data center campuses coming to town. "However," he said. "I think that this is the best data center site in this area of the country, by far." The audience had been fairly quiet, bundled in thick coats against the late January cold. But as Farris…
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Arvore Healthcare: Revolutionizing Orthopedic Implants Worldwide. devdiscourse.com Arvore Healthcare, a noteworthy entity in the global medical technology field, has revealed plans to expand its Orthopedic Implants Division. This strategic move underscores its dedication to delivering top-tier solutions in trauma care, sports medicine, spinal surgery, and joint replacement, emphasizing innovation and patient-focused approaches.
(2026-03-19). 'Care is the basis that makes life possible': Interview with LevFem about socialist feminist struggles in Bulgaria. links.org.au 
Defining themselves as a socialist feminist organization, LevFem engage with both the possibilities and the baggage of socialist history in Bulgaria.
(2026-03-19). The Ramadan War comes home (to Sri Lanka). mronline.org 
Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays a holiday and started rationing fuel because of the Ramadan War.
(2026-03-19). The Iran war is margin call. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). Taiwan energy security would improve after 'peaceful reunification': spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Taiwan's energy security would improve following "peaceful reunification," as concerns rise on the island over potential supply disruptions linked to instability in the Middle East.
(2026-03-19). Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting. al-monitor.com By Trevor Hunnicutt and David BrunnstromWASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump may use a White House meeting with Japan's prime minister on Thursday to press for help in the war on Iran, placing Sanae Takaichi in an awkward position as Tokyo weighs how much support it can provide.
(2026-03-19). Spring recruitment season highlights surging demand for talent in AI roles. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence continues to drive industrial change in China, data shows that AI has emerged as the most competitive talent battleground of this year's spring recruitment season, with companies racing to hire skilled professionals amid surging demand.
(2026-03-19). Syria unveils plan to eliminate chemical weapons. al-monitor.com NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) – Syria on Wednesday launched a plan supported by Washington to rid the Middle Eastern country of legacy chemical weapons that were used against its people by forces under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad.For decades, Assad ran a large-scale program for chemical weapons, the use of which killed and injured thousands during Syria's long-running civil war.Despite Damascus' signing onto the Chemical Weapons Convention in 2013 and declaring a 1,300-tonstockpile, prohibited use continued and the size of the program remains unclear.
(2026-03-19). Global student teams gather for robotics. ecns.cn In a bustling arena at East China Normal University, the whir of motors and cheers from competitors and spectators filled the air during the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Shanghai Regional, held from March 13 to 15. Nearly 1,000 young innovators representing 50 teams from around the world gathered to showcase their engineering prowess.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Furniture design capabilities to come to the fore. sanews.gov.za Furniture design capabilities to come to the fore | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition's (dtic) Furniture Master Plan's objectives of strengthening local manufacturing capability and expanding opportunities for small enterprises and emerging entrepreneurs will come to the fore at the annual Furniture Design Competition Awards. ⚪ To be addressed by Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams, the annual competition is this year being held under the theme: "Alien Invasive Species Wood." ⚪ The dtic said the theme reflects a deliberate alignment with the objectives of the Furniture Master Plan. ⚪ "By chall…
(2026-03-19). FinMin Authorises Russia's Sberbank to Import Gold from India. infobrics.org The Ministry of Finance has added Russia's largest lender, Sberbank, to the list of banks permitted to import gold into the country…
(2026-03-19). ThoughtFocus Boosts AI Vision with New Initiatives and Leadership. devdiscourse.com ThoughtFocus, a global digital services provider, has unveiled two major AI-related initiatives aimed at enhancing its foothold in the world of artificial intelligence. Today, the company launched ThoughtFocus Lab, a new phase of the earlier TFBuild program, designed to broaden AI innovation efforts.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Three suspects killed in shootout with Hawks. sanews.gov.za Three suspects killed in shootout with Hawks | Three suspects were fatally wounded in a high-speed chase and shootout out with the Hawks Tactical Operations Management Team in Crystal Park in Gauteng, said the Hawks. ⚪ In a statement on Thursday, the Hawks said the trio were being pursued for hijacking, attempted murder and kidnapping, where the victim managed to escape unscathed. ⚪ "The members received information about suspects who allegedly were committing hijacking/kidnappings on Elm Road in Crystal Park. The members tactically patrolled the road. Around 20: 30, the Hawks members from TOMS [Tactical Operati…
(2026-03-19). Daily Memo: ICE Surge In Southern California With Nearly 20 Reported Incidents in One Day. lataco.com ICE came out in full force today with almost 20 incidents, a number we haven't seen since Border Patrol was still around, but ICE just did that on their own today, taking at least 12 people that we could confirm. ICE was everywhere, including Carpinteria, Ventura, San Gabriel, Glendale, Long Beach, L.A., Cathedral City, Rancho Cucamonga, Vista, Santa Ana, and especially heavy in Fontana and San Diego.
(2026-03-19). Smarter Shopping for Families: How E-catalog Helps Parents in the UK Compare Children's Products. thecanary.co 
Finding the right products for children is rarely simple. From prams and car seats to baby monitors and educational toys, parents in the UK face a huge range of options. Prices vary between retailers, specifications can be confusing, and new models appear constantly. This is where E-catalog, a growing price comparison platform, is becoming a […] | By
(2026-03-19). 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?
(2026-03-19). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-19). In Pictures: 1,300-yr-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah. ummid.com Over 1,300 years-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Historic Jeddah stands as one of the city's oldest archaeological landmarks.
(2026-03-19). World's 'happiest' places revealed as social media weighs on us. scmp.com Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and western Europe according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published on Thursday. | The annual report, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, also found that Finland is the happiest land in the world for the ninth year in a row, with other Nordic countries such as Iceland, Denmark, Sweden…
(2026-03-19). A Different View on the Indo-Pacific>. infobrics.org In the sphere of international economic cooperation and alliance-building, the Indo-Pacific region is somewhat anomalous in that it is frequently discussed and analyzed in the context of blocs such as the QUAD or the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity…
(2026-03-19). 'Unprecedented in spread': UK races to contain deadly meningitis outbreak. scmp.com Britain will ‚Å roll out meningitis vaccines to students at a university in southeast England after an "unprecedented" outbreak of the disease killed two people while the number of new cases jumped to 20. | The UK Health Security Agency said all those affected were young people. A 21-year-old student at the University of Kent and a teenage student at a school in ‚Äåthe town of Faversham have died.
(2026-03-19). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today: Live Updates. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals have called upon the local residents to sight the Crescent, the New Moon, of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH today i.e. Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-19). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-19). ECB Holds Fire as War Clouds Inflation Outlook. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Central Bank is poised to keep interest rates unchanged, but its message will be anything but neutral. With energy markets rattled by the Iran war, policymakers are preparing to signal vigilance and a willingness to act if inflation proves more stubborn than expected. At 2%, the ECB's key rate currently sits close to …
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-19). Parliament welcomes Postbank FSP license. sanews.gov.za Parliament welcomes Postbank FSP license | The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni-Diko, has welcomed Postbank's milestone achievement of successfully registering as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. | This means that Postbank is now authorised and regulated to provide financial services that meet the standards set by the regulator, under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act). | Diko described the development as a significant milestone in the ongoing journey to transfor…
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Mahlobo calls for science-driven action to tackle water crisis. sanews.gov.za Mahlobo calls for science-driven action to tackle water crisis | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has underscored the critical role of academic institutions in shaping solutions to South Africa's water challenges. | Delivering the keynote address at a recent Water Imbizo hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA), Mahlobo described the country's water challenges as structural and systemic in nature, saying that coordinated and science-based interventions are essential to addressing the crisis. | While South Africa remains water-scarce, Mahlobo noted that current shortages are largely drive…
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Former NDRC deputy director charged with bribery. ecns.cn Xu Xianping, former deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, has been charged with bribery, according to a statement released by the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Wednesday.
(2026-03-19). Chinese Ambassador to Russia refutes alleged 'second China shock' narrative. ecns.cn China presents the world cooperation opportunities, not threats or instability, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an exclusive column for Russian media outlet aif.ru to counter the so-called "second China shock" narrative.
(2026-03-19). Trump threatens to destroy largest gas field. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump threatened to "massively blow up" a vast Iranian gas field unless Tehran stops striking Qatari energy facilities, which sustained extensive damage Thursday.Crude oil prices surged five percent as the latest strikes fed fears that the nearly three-week-old Middle East war could inflict lasting damage on global energy supplies.
(2026-03-19). Kaiser strike betrayed: UNAC/UHCP ends 31,000-worker walkout, advances sellout agreement. wsws.org The union halted the struggle at its strongest point, isolating workers and paving the way for concessions on wages and staffing.
(2026-03-19). Markets Hold Their Nerve Despite War Shock. moderndiplomacy.eu Global investors are showing an unexpected degree of calm in the face of the Iran war, resisting the urge to retreat from risk even as energy markets convulse and inflation fears resurface. The scale and duration of the shock remain deeply uncertain. Yet, rather than capitulating, markets are behaving as though this crisis may follow …
(2026-03-19). Ai+ Smartphone Scores Big with IPL Partnerships. devdiscourse.com Ai+ Smartphone has been named the official smartphone partner for the IPL teams Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming season. Both franchises anticipate the partnership will significantly enhance fan engagement.
(2026-03-19). BRICS: It's Time for Business to Get Out of Its Comfort Zones. infobrics.org South Africa might be a small country relative to its BRICS partners, Russia, China, Brazil and India, but it punches well above its weight – and can do so much better if it channels more of its focus to collaborating with other emerging economies…
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Meet Mohd Umair: AMU Alumnus Selected as ISRO Scientist. ummid.com Aligarh Muslim University: Mohammed Umair, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as a Scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
(2026-03-19). Lionel Messi's Majestic 900th Goal: A Historic Milestone in Football. devdiscourse.com Lionel Messi has struck another remarkable milestone in his illustrious career, marking his 900th goal in elite men's football. On Wednesday, the Argentine World Cup winner, at 38 years old, achieved the feat with a left-footed shot during Inter Miami's 1-1 tie with Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
(2026-03-19). Iran will win the war: six aspects to consider. peoplesdispatch.org Iran will emerge from this war with its infrastructure damaged, under great economic pressure, and with families devastated by the loss of life and limb. But wars are not judged solely by destruction. They are judged by whether political objectives are achieved.
(2026-03-19). Albo is a bumbling misogynist. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). Fuel supply stable in the immediate term, says DMPR. sanews.gov.za Fuel supply stable in the immediate term, says DMPR | South Africans can be assured that fuel supply in the country remains stable in the immediate term. | This according to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). | "The department wishes to assure all South Africans that the country's fuel supply remains stable in the immediate term, notwithstanding heightened volatility in global energy markets arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. | "Government is actively coordinating with industry stakeholders to secure both crude oil and refined petroleum products from a diversifie…
(2026-03-19). Soccer-Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief. al-monitor.com March 19 (Reuters) – The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, soccer chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday. Iran were one of the first nations to qualify for the finals but their participation has been in doubt since the conflict between the Islamic Republic and the United States began in late February. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and is being staged in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
(2026-03-19). Over 40 and Still Working Through the Pain? UK's Degenerative Musculoskeletal Crisis Is Being Ignored. thecanary.co 
UK's Workforce Is Ageing, But Its Health Strategy Is not The UK labour market is getting older, and quickly. Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics show employment rates among people aged 50-64 have risen significantly over the past decade, with more adults in their early sixties remaining economically active than at any point […] | By
(2026-03-19). California Labor Leaders See an Opportunity To Push for Tax Hike on Corporations. portside.org California Labor Leaders See an Opportunity To Push for Tax Hike on Corporations |
(2026-03-19). Overseas visitors offered vision of the future. ecns.cn Flying all the way from Australia to Shanghai to attend his first Appliance & Electronics World Expo, distributor Simon Cuff was impressed by the scale and, most important, the spectacle of the event.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). The Great Lakes are ideal for wind energy. So where is it? grist.org There are no wind turbines on the Great Lakes — and it isn't for lack of wind. | This titanic network of interconnected freshwater lakes with a surface area larger than New England, New York, and New Jersey combined is theoretically ideal for wind farms. Winds sweeping across the lakes are stronger, more consistent, and less turbulent than those over land. The
(2026-03-19). Italy's Meloni government pushes judicial "reform" in preparation for massive opposition to war and austerity. wsws.org The referendum exploits popular anger at a class-biased justice system to dismantle democratic safeguards and prepare for future social conflict.
(2026-03-19). Home Affairs reform sees recognition of Muslim marriage officers. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs reform sees recognition of Muslim marriage officers | The Department of Home Affairs has delivered another important reform to advance equality and fairness for the Muslim faith community by ensuring that Muslim marriage officers are recognised on the same basis as other religious marriage officers under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961. ⚪ Following the introduction in 2024 of marriage certificates that recognised Muslim marriages for the very first time, a new directive issued by the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, now means that Muslim religious leaders – certified as Marriage Officers -…
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Australia: Anti-genocide protesters arrested in Brisbane under "hate speech" laws. wsws.org Police in Queensland last week arrested two participants in a Students for Palestine rally for saying or displaying the anti-genocide slogan "from the river to the sea."
(2026-03-19). A Marxist-Leninist critique of Jàºrgen Habermas. mronline.org 
The death of Jàºrgen Habermas closes the life of one of the most influential intellectual figures of postwar Europe.
(2026-03-19). China vows firm resolve in safeguarding its rights in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday stressed firm resolve in safeguarding China's rights in the South China Sea, slamming the "self-directed farce" by the Philippines.
(2026-03-19). MAGA aesthetics and fascist power: Spectacles of white supremacy. links.org.au 
Henry A. Giroux — The United States is not merely awash in brutalizing and murderous acts of state-sanctioned violence. It is being restructured by them.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Employment a 'foremost priority' – President Cyril Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Employment a 'foremost priority' – President Cyril Ramaphosa | Job creation is government's most pressing matter, as South Africa works to translate hard won economic gains into sustainable and tangible livelihoods for millions of citizens. | This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the keynote address at the News24 On the Record Summit, which kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Thursday. | "Creating jobs is the foremost priority of this government. Our single greatest challenge is to translate positive economic momentum into jobs for the millions of South Africans, wh…
(2026-03-19). How China-U.S. 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.
(2026-03-19). Trump Presses Japan for Help as War Widens. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump is expected to use a White House meeting with Sanae Takaichi to push for greater Japanese involvement in the Iran war, opening a sensitive front in U.S. alliance politics as the conflict strains global security and energy systems. What was meant to showcase the durability of the U.S.-Japan partnership has instead become a …
(2026-03-19). Australia's looming fuel crisis: How Trump's Middle East war could hit home. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-19). Xi calls for strengthening cooperation with Turkmenistan in natural gas, trade, non-resource fields. ecns.cn China's "two sessions" were successfully held not long ago, during which the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development was approved, Xi said.
(2026-03-19). Washington's assault on Cuba and Latin America: A key front in the capitalist drive to abolish the 20th century. wsws.org The imperialist offensive to erase 20th‚Äëcentury social gains can be stopped only through the independent mobilization of the working class across the Americas.
(2026-03-19). Viral Chongqing nightscape video wows viewers with vision of China's urban future. ecns.cn A viral video showcasing the illuminated skyline of has sparked widespread discussion online, with viewers around the world weighing in on China's rapid urban development.
(2026-03-19). Mhlauli to host Youth Services Expo in Kuruman. sanews.gov.za Mhlauli to host Youth Services Expo in Kuruman | Bringing essential government services and opportunities directly to young people will be at the core of Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli's visit to Kuruman in Northern Cape. ⚪ The Deputy Minister will host a Youth Services Expo at the Kuruman Town Hall on Friday, 20 March. ⚪ "The outreach programme will provide young people with access to information on employment opportunities, skills development, entrepreneurship support, and a range of government services," the Presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. ⚪ According to the Presidency, the i…
(2026-03-19). Reject the UAW—University of California sellout agreement! Organize a "No" vote and prepare strike action! wsws.org The TA (tentative agreement) is intended to cut off the growing movement of the working class and remove tens of thousands of University of California workers from the struggle.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Changing work and changing demography = changing cities. onlineopinion.com.au What happens to cities when office work disappears? AI and demography are already forcing an answer.
(2026-03-19). UAW acting as "management's enforcer" at Columbia University, says UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman. wsws.org The statement calls the UAW apparatus "complicit" in political repression at the campus and urging that rank-and-file workers take control of their own struggle.
(2026-03-19). Iraqi oil flows to Turkey after US pledges role in Baghdad-Kurds customs dispute. al-monitor.com A US-brokered breakthrough between Baghdad and Erbil has restarted Iraqi oil exports through Turkey after a weeklong standoff.
(2026-03-19). 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).
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). IDF Threatens 'Elimination' for Russian Leaders who 'Wish Israel Ill'. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed ∑ for The Grayzone Israel's veiled threat to Moscow came just after Russian media warned traffic cameras in Moscow were vulnerable to the same exploits that Israel reportedly used to monitor Ayatollah Khamenei's residence before assassinating him. Israeli military spokeswoman Anna Ukolova has drawn outrage in Moscow after threatening that Russian authorities who "wish …
(2026-03-19). US Fed gripped by uncertainty as war dominates the economy. wsws.org The overriding impression from Fed chair Jerome Powell is that the central bank is like an animal trapped in the headlights of a massive truck hurtling towards it, not knowing which way to turn.
(2026-03-19). China, Turkmenistan pledge deeper ties. ecns.cn China and Turkmenistan pledged on Wednesday to strengthen the alignment of their development strategies, expand natural gas cooperation and broaden practical collaboration in non-resource sectors such as connectivity.
(2026-03-19). Delhi High Court Hears Urgent Pleas for Police Security Amid Eid Tensions. devdiscourse.com The Delhi High Court is urgently addressing two petitions calling for police security in the Uttam Nagar area during the upcoming Eid festival, following heightened fears of violence after recent communal tensions. The applications were filed in response to inadequate action taken by authorities despite warnings of potential unrest.
(2026-03-19). Why is Donald Trump 'The Winner' Begging NATO for Help, While Threatening Iran with Nukes? globalresearch.ca United States President Donald Trump has always been rather… …well, unconventional, so to speak. | His mannerisms, especially his articulation (or the lack thereof), don't exactly scream "erudition". Obviously, this is not to say that he lacks intelligence, but simply …
(2026-03-19). Xi meets National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Trump's $200 billion Iran funding request points to massive scale of war plans. wsws.org The Washington Post reported Wednesday that the Pentagon is seeking more than $200 billion from Congress to fund the US war of aggression against Iran—a sum that would exceed the roughly $188 billion spent on arming Ukraine over three years.
(2026-03-19). Sino-U.S. talks a 'meaningful' step forward. ecns.cn As officials from China and the United States wrapped up one-and-a-half days of economic and trade talks in Paris on Monday, some US experts described the outcome as a modest but meaningful step toward greater stability in bilateral economic relations.
(2026-03-19). Exclusive-US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali, Erin Banco and Gram SlatteryWASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the U.S. military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran, said a U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter.The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding U.S. operations, with the Iran war well into its third week.
(2026-03-19). Statement From Dolores Huerta on Cesar Chavez's Abuse. portside.org Statement From Dolores Huerta on Cesar Chavez's Abuse |
(2026-03-19). Tehran Residents' Social Media Offer Nightmarish Glimpse of Humanitarian Crisis. scheerpost.com Kourosh Ziabari for Truthout Residents of Iran's sprawling capital, Tehran, woke up earlier this month to scenes that they could probably imagine only in horror films. Clouds of smoke had shrouded the metropolis of 10 million, toxic rain blended with oil poured down from the sky, and the sun remained invisible through noon on the …
(2026-03-19). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-19). What makes the US war against Iran different? links.org.au 
Michael Prà∂bsting — The present war against Iran stands in glaring contradiction to the actual strategy of the White House, the so-called "Donroe Doctrine". Why?
(2026-03-19). 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.
(2026-03-19). Grassroots policing takes centre stage at KZN safety training initiative. sanews.gov.za Grassroots policing takes centre stage at KZN safety training initiative ⚪ KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has underscored the critical role of voluntary community safety structures in combating crime, describing them as essential partners in strengthening local-level prevention efforts. ⚪ Ntuli was addressing delegates at the Provincial Community Safety Structures Leadership Training session currently underway at the Mfolozi Casino in northern KwaZulu-Natal. ⚪ The two-day programme, held from 18 to 19 March 2026, is hosted by the Office of the Premier in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of…
(2026-03-19). Gudi Padwa: Celebrating Renewal and Triumph. devdiscourse.com On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people of Maharashtra and Goa on the festival of Gudi Padwa, highlighting its symbolism of righteousness triumphing over adversity. In letters to constituents of these states, Modi emphasized the festival's relevance in India's pursuit of progress and self-reliance.
(2026-03-19). Kataib Hezbollah says it will temporarily suspend attacks on US embassy with conditions. al-monitor.com CAIRO, March 18 (Reuters) – The Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah said on Wednesday it would suspend attacks on the U.S. embassy for five days with conditions.The conditions listed by the group in a statement included Israel's halt of displacing and striking residents of Beirut's southern suburbs and a commitment to not shelling residential areas in Baghdad and other provinces. (Reporting by Muayad Suadi, writing by Jaidaa Taha, editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-03-19). Top US intelligence official resigns over Iran war. wsws.org Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, said that Iran was not an "imminent threat" to the United States, the pretext offered by Trump for launching his illegal war.
(2026-03-19). African women make economic gains through global gig economy. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-19). Seizing Iran's 'crown jewel' would be a suicide mission. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-03-19). BJP fields Pradyut Bordoloi, who joined party after quitting Congress, from Assam's Dispur assembly seat. devdiscourse.com
(2026-03-19). Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar renewed his call for an immediate de-escalation, urging intensified diplomatic efforts to contain the escalating tensions. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). Reuters reports Brent crude surges to $114 a barrel. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). Qatari Amiri Diwan: Emir of Qatar confirmed in a call he received from France's Macron that targeting energy and water facilities is a threat to stability. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). Israeli Health Ministry says 177 Israelis admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of injuries since the war started to 3,924. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on border towns of Bint Jbeil and Khiam. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-19). FBI abre investigación contra exjefe antiterrorista de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Según Semafor, el expediente contra Kent estaría relacionado con supuestas filtraciones. Se le acusa de compartir indebidamente información clasificada, precisaron al medio cuatro personas con conocimiento directo de la investigación.
(2026-03-19). Díaz-Canel rechaza decisión unilateral de Costa Rica sobre relaciones bilaterales. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente del país, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, rechazó este miércoles la decisión unilateral del gobierno de Costa Rica de rebajar las relaciones bilaterales a nivel consular, un paso que, agregó, se tomó sin argumentos y justificación alguna.
(2026-03-19). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-19). Experts: Too soon to predict El Nino effect. ecns.cn Dire social media warnings about record-breaking heat and extreme weather conditions this year may be drawing widespread attention, but experts have said that it is too early to predict if a super El Nino — a climate phenomenon marked by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific — will develop this year.
(2026-03-18). Here are some facts about the Strait of Hormuz blockage amid Iran war. dawn.com Here are key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war. | Around a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the waterway in peacetime. | The 21 security incidents: | Since March 1, 2026, 21 commercial vessels, including 10…
(2026-03-18). Headlines for March 18, 2026. democracynow.org Israel Kills Iran's Intelligence Minister in an Overnight Strike on Tehran, Iran Continues to Launch Retaliatory Strikes Against Gulf Countries, Israel Launches Airstrikes on Central Beirut, Demolishing High-Rise Building, Iran's Parliament Speaker Says Strait of Hormuz "Won't Return to Its Pre-War Status", U.N. Warns 45 Million People at Risk of Acute Hunger Due to U.S.-Israeli War on Iran, Attorney General Bondi and Deputy AG Blanche Set to Brief Lawmakers on DOJ's Handling of Epstein Files, Senate Democrats Send White House Counteroffer to Fund DHS, HRW: Several Immigrants f…
(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). Europe says no to Trump's Iran demands: 'not our war'. scmp.com When US President Donald Trump ‚Å asked countries to join a global effort against Iran and deploy ships to prise open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near closure has held the global economy in a vice, he was rebuffed by some of America's closest allies. | Using unusually blunt language, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told his country's lawmakers on Wednesday that he agreed Iran must not be allowed to pose a threat to its neighbours but expressed doubts about the rationale behind the US-Israeli…
(2026-03-18). Imperial Decline In The Strait Of Hormuz. popularresistance.org In the first chapter of his 1874 novel The Gilded Age, Mark Twain offered a telling observation about the connection between past and present: "History never repeats itself, but the… present often seems to be constructed out of the broken fragments of antique legends." | Among the "antique legends" most helpful in understanding the likely outcome of the current U.S. intervention in Iran is the Suez Crisis of 1956, which I describe in my new book Cold War on Five Continents. | After Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal in July 1956, a joint British-French armada of six aircraft carriers…
(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'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). 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). 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). 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). Mystery projectile hits Iran nuclear power complex, highlighting war risks. scmp.com The UN nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact on the grounds of the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage. | The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) "has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening", the Vienna-based agency posted on social media using an acronym for nuclear power plant. "No damage to the plant or injuries to staff reported".
(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). War culture: From Gaza to Iran, where have protest songs gone? haaretz.com When facts and figures don't penetrate, maybe culture can break through the hard shell Israelis built around their minds…
(2026-03-18). Will Gaza's ceasefire survive the US-Israeli war on Iran. newarab.com 
As the Middle East confronts a What once appeared to be a tentative pause in the For months, mediators st…
(2026-03-18). The Pentagon Is Using Palantir AI to Bomb Thousands of Targets in Iran. truthout.org As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran continues, we look at how the Pentagon is using artificial intelligence in its operations. The system, known as Project Maven, relies on technology by Palantir and also incorporates the AI model Claude built by Anthropic. Israel has used similar AI targeting programs in Iran, as well as in Gaza and Lebanon. Craig Jones, an expert on modern warfare… |
(2026-03-18). Trump's Counterterrorism Chief Resigns over Iran War, Criticizes "Pressure from Israel" democracynow.org 
A top national security official resigned from the Trump administration Tuesday in response to the war on Iran. "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby," Joe Kent, who served as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, wrote in his resignation letter. | We speak with Josh Paul, a former State Department official who resigned in 2023 to protest the Biden administration's Gaza policy. He says Kent is at least the 16th U.S. official in the last few years to resign over policy related…
(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). 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). Time, money — and Germany: The factors that could leave Israel short of missile interceptors. haaretz.com Israel Aerospace Industries is working round the clock to produce more Arrow interceptors, but production is complex and slow ‚ñ The company must also produce hundreds of interceptors for Germany by 2030 ‚ñ Home Front Command's order to change the alert system will make it possible to prolong the war…
(2026-03-18). Iran threatens Israeli, US, Gulf energy facilities after Israel attacks gas field. thecanary.co 
The military in Iran has issued formal notice to oil and gas facilities in Israel and the Gulf after Israel attacked Iran's huge South Pars gas field today, 18 March 2026. The reckless attack is no doubt designed to intensify the global energy crisis and manoeuvre the US into committing to a ground invasion of […] | By
(2026-03-18). Kemi Badenoch calls Trump's criticisms of Starmer 'childish' as distance grows with US. thecanary.co 
Kemi Badenoch is continuing to distance herself from the illegal war on Iran being waged by the US and Israel, as she calls the US President's comments towards the prime minister "childish". Still firmly expressing she is a critic of Keir Starmer, the Conservative leader is now openly criticising Trump's rhetoric. In a video shared […] | By
(2026-03-18). Iran denies rumors of contact with the US. peoplesdispatch.org Iran has maintained that it does not seek a ceasefire now and will continue to "defend" itself until the US and Israel end their attacks and agree to never repeat them in future.
(2026-03-18). Three Palestinian women killed in West Bank in missile shrapnel. newarab.com 
Falling shrapnel that struck a hair salon in the occupied West Bank killed at least three women on Wednesday, marking the first Palestinian deaths of the ongoing Middle East War. | The deaths came shortly after Israel's military reported another round of Iranian missile launches. | The Palestinian Red Crescent had initially confirmed four deaths, but the medics then said that one woman remained in critical condition. | Several other people were injured in the strike that hit the Beit Awa area near Hebron. | The official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that the salon had been set up in a metal caravan next t…
(2026-03-18). Israel says killed Iran intel chief, tells military to hunt down officials. tribune.com.pk 
Israel said on Wednesday its forces had killed another top Iranian official, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, and said its military was authorised to kill any senior figure of the Islamic republic in its sights. | The announcement, the day after Iranian security chief Ali Larijani was confirmed killed in an Israeli strike, is part of a longstanding strategy by Israel to target its enemy's leaders. | "Last night, Iran's Intelligence Minister Khatib was also eliminated," Israeli Defence Minister Katz said in a statement. | "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorised the Israel Defence Forces (ID…
(2026-03-18). Israel army silent on attack on Iran's gas facility in Gulf. newarab.com 
The Israeli military kept silent on Wednesday evening about a strike on a major Iranian gas facility in the Gulf, which Iranian media attributed to an attack by Israel and the United States. | Iranian state television reported that parts of the gas facilities located in the South Pars Special Economic Zone in Asaluyeh were hit by "projectiles fired by the American-Zionist enemy". | The South Pars/North Dome mega-field is the largest known gas reserve in the world. | Asked twice by AFP about the allegations, the Israeli military did not respond. | The issue was also not addressed during the evening televised br…
(2026-03-18). Expert outlines key miscalculations of USA, Israel in their attack on Iran. eng.belta.by "They expected that they killed the leadership, and enthusiastic crowds would take to the streets, sweep everyone out of institutions, ushering in freedom and democracy. It turned out the opposite. That was the first miscalculation. Trump admitted it," the political scientist pointed out.
(2026-03-18). Why 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 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). Iran can still attack US interests, government appears intact, spy chief Gabbard says. scmp.com Iran's government has been degraded since the war began on February 28, but it ‚Å appears to be intact and Tehran and its proxies remain capable of attacking US and allies' interests in the Middle East, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Wednesday. | "The regime in Iran appears to be intact but largely degraded by Operation Epic Fury," Gabbard said, referring to the US-Israel military campaign against Iran, in her opening statement to the Senate Intelligence Committee's…
(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). look up: High in the air, Israeli crane operators left exposed to Iranian missiles. haaretz.com Seventy percent of crane operators in Israel are working during the war, exposed dozens of meters high. Even when there is a protected space below, there is almost no chance of reaching it in time…
(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). "Warmongers Come for the Media" : Trump Threatens Media with "Treason" Charges over Iran War Coverage. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration is escalating threats against news organizations, with President Trump suggesting outlets should face "treason" charges for disseminating false information. Brendan Carr, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, has also threatened to revoke broadcasters' licenses over their coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. This all comes as allies of President Trump consolidate their control over several major media outlets. Paramount Skydance, led by Trump ally David Ellison, is poised to acquire Warner Bros., which includes CNN. | "They want these companies t…
(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). 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). The Tolstoy guide to history that Trump and Netanyahu didn't read. peoplesworld.org 
How do you bomb a country "without mercy"—and end up strengthening it? When U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that Washington would show "no quarter, no mercy for our enemies," the message was unmistakable: this was not a limited war, but an overwhelming campaign meant to break Iran—militarily, politically, and socially. The logic behind such …
(2026-03-18). Greek firms scan computer systems as Iran war raises cyberattack risks, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Greek shipowners and other companies are scanning their computer systems for evidence of cyberattacks after advice from the National Cybersecurity Authority, two sources said on Wednesday following incidents that ‚Å have been linked to the Iran war. | The authority last week sent an advisory, seen by Reuters, to security officers of shipping companies, banks and firms in the transport, telecommunications, health and energy sectors, a source at the authority said, adding that the move ‚Å was pre-emptive. | A…
(2026-03-18). Tunisia Detains Seven Gaza Flotilla Activists. popularresistance.org A Tunisian judge on Monday ordered the pre-trial detention of seven members of the new pro-Palestinian flotilla, Global Sumud, based on suspicions of money laundering under the country's anti-terrorism law. | On 6 March, local media reported that several members of the Tunisian Coordination of the Sumud Flotilla were arrested, including Wael Naouar, his wife Jawaher Channa, Nabil Chennoufi, Mohamed Amine Bennour, and Sana M'hidli. | After their hearing and ten days in police custody, an arrest warrant was issued against the activists for "forming a money laundering conspiracy", lawyer Sami Ben Ghazi told AFP.
(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). Donald Trump's Racism Mirrors Jeffrey Epstein's. juancole.com (
(2026-03-18). US House panel subpoenas attorney general over Epstein files. tribune.com.pk 
The US House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the country's top law enforcement official Tuesday to testify about the government's handling of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear for a closed-door deposition on April 14 as lawmakers investigate what they describe as possible mismanagement of the federal probe into Epstein and his associates. | The move follows a committee vote earlier this month to compel Bondi's testimony, with several Republicans joining Democrats in backing the measure. | Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting t…
(2026-03-18). Venezuela: New World Baseball Classic Champion! radiohc.cu Havana, March 18 (RHC) — Venezuela made history, defying all odds by sweeping the United States and winning the World Baseball Classic for the first time with a 3-2 victory. The Venezuelans shattered the predictions last night, as the Americans had been the overwhelming favorites since the tournament began on March 5th, along with three-time defending champion Japan, who was eliminated by the South American team that also swept the tournament's surprise package, Italy. | So the sixth World Baseball Classic has a new king. It all happened in a packed LoanDepot Park with more than 36,490 fans, where the Arepa…
(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). Venezuela Topples Team USA in Historic World Baseball Classic Upset. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Before bed I saw this and can't help but think how great it is to at least topple the United States at something while that empire gears up and continues to wreak havoc around the world. In an incredibly trying year globally — and especially for Venezuela — this felt like a bright …
(2026-03-18). Delcy Rodríguez designa nuevo ministro de Defensa y del Poder Popular para Hábitat y Vivienda. cubadebate.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, informó en redes sociales la designación del General en Jefe Gustavo González López como nuevo Ministro del Poder Popular para la Defensa. Asimismo, designó a Jorge Márquez Monsalve como nuevo Ministro del Poder Popular para Hábitat y Vivienda.
(2026-03-18). UN revises Kabul rehab strike toll as Pakistan denies targeting civilians. aljazeera.com Disputed toll and competing accounts of strike deepen crisis between Islamabad and Kabul.
(2026-03-18). Regulatory capture: How lobbyists and banks shape Australia's rules. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). Israel's latest 'mistake' in Lebanon is part of a deadly, decades-long pattern of immunity. thecanary.co 
An internal United Nations investigation found Israeli tank fire hit a UN base in South Lebanon on Wednesday 6 March 2026. The strike was carried out on the al-Qawzah base and wounded three Ghanaian peacekeepers. The Initial conclusions by the UN force commander reserve showed that an Israeli battle tank fired three 120mm M339 shells […] | By
(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). Israel bombards Beirut, destroys bridges in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel repeatedly struck central Beirut on Wednesday, with Lebanese authorities reporting a death toll of at least 12 including a director for Lebanon was Israel responded with intense strikes…
(2026-03-18). Sabalenka unsure of Dubai tournament return. tribune.com.pk 
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she is unsure about her return to the Dubai Championships after its tournament director criticised her withdrawal this year, labelling the demand for tougher penalties on late pullouts a "ridiculous" idea. | Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek were among several players ruled out due to injury, illness or scheduling changes, leaving lucky losers to fill the depleted main draw in Dubai and taking gloss off the WTA 1000 event only below the Grand Slams in stature. | Sabalenka cited a minor hip injury when she pulled out of the tournament last month, before t…
(2026-03-18). Hezbollah Fighters Repel Israeli Attempts to Advance in South Lebanon Border Towns, Strike Back Gatherings in Zionist Settlements. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance continued on Wednesday targeting the Israeli occupation soldiers and settlements in defense of the Lebanese people. A long series of statements issued by Hezbollah Military Media illustrated the operations and their outcomes. In defense of Lebanon and its people, at 00: 10 on Wednesday, 03/18/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of …
(2026-03-18). Iran: U.S. imperialism's first AI war. peoplesworld.org 
War is increasingly being fought less by humans and more by algorithms. In Iran, we see how artificial intelligence is driving the pace of destruction to an unprecedented speed, bringing with it a host of profound moral problems. New wars are rarely purely military; they also serve as testing zones for technology. The current conflict in …
(2026-03-18). Maintenance Software for Property Management Made Simple. moguldom.com The art of property management has always been a delicate dance between keeping buildings running, tenants happy, and expenses in check. However, for most property management teams, maintenance remains a process of phone calls, post-it notes, and disjointed spreadsheets. This leads to missed maintenance, unhappy staff, and equipment that doesn't last as long as it …
(2026-03-18). Belarus' FM attends exhibition to mark 110 years of Lake Naroch offensive. eng.belta.by It is important to preserve peace and seek ways to resolve problems through negotiation, Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov said at the opening ceremony of the exhibition Saving Europe. 110 years of the Lake Naroch offensive at the National Historical Museum.
(2026-03-18). Sunday 4/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-03-18). Lancet: 0.5C Global Warming by 2050 will Turn Us All into Unhealthy Couch Potatoes. wattsupwiththat.com The study authors have apparently never heard of swimming.
(2026-03-18). Belarusian delegation returns from Winter Paralympics. eng.belta.by The Belarusian delegation consisted of 12 members: athletes, coaches, medical staff, and officials. Competing on the track in Tesero were Lidziya Loban, Valiantsina Biryla, Darya Fedzkovich, and Raman Svirydzenka.
(2026-03-18). Ambassador: Russian Empire was dragged into WWI by 'Western partners'. eng.belta.by The Russian Empire, that was our common Fatherland with Belarusians, made a decisive contribution to the final victory, but had to pay the highest price: over 2 million people gave their lives on the battlefields, Ambassador Boris Gryzlov said.
(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). Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates. tribune.com.pk 
Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. | Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: | AEGEAN AIRLINES (AGNr.AT) | Greece's largest carrier cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until April 22, and to Erbil and Baghdad until May 24. Flights to Dubai were cancelled until April 19 and to Riyadh until April 18. | AIR BALTIC | Latvia's airBaltic said all flights to Tel Aviv had been cancelled until April 5. All flights to Dubai have been ca…
(2026-03-18). DEADANYAHU? Israel is counting on the current AI confusion to hide its war crimes. thecanary.co 
Benjamin Netanyahu has released another questionable video to prove that he is alive — this time with Mike Huckabee, the US Ambassador to Israel. Whether the video is real or not is not the Canary's main concern. Because that is exactly what Israel wants — confusion and distraction from their continuous war crimes. Israel: speculation […] | By
(2026-03-18). Julianna Stratton to increase African-American representation in U.S. Senate. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Strong ties to community groups, civil rights organizations, and her support for Medicare for All and abolishing ICE, as well as other issues important to labor, civil rights, and immigrant rights groups helped Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton overcome a huge fundraising gap to win the Democratic nomination Tuesday for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated …
(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). Vast number of Trump voters want him to declare victory and get out. responsiblestatecraft.org The cracks are beginning to show in President Donald Trump's base over his war in Iran.According to a
(2026-03-18). Pakistan announces Eid 'pause' in conflict with Afghanistan. newarab.com 
Pakistan announced on Wednesday a "temporary pause" in hostilities with The halt in operations for Eid al-Fitr from Thursday to Monday had been requested by "brotherly Islamic countries" Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, information minister Attaullah Tarar said. | "Pakis…
(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). Foreign exchange constraints crop up in oil supply chain despite improvement in stock of petroleum products. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Despite improved stock covers of petroleum products, foreign exchange constraints have started to crop up in the oil supply chain due to additional costs of skyrocketing global prices, insurance and import premiums, and freight charges. | The issue was formally raised at a meeting of the special cabinet committee formed to monitor petroleum prices, presided over by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. | The oil industry complained that credit limits for oil companies (OMCs) in Pakistani currency remained unchanged, despite their foreign exchange requirements increasing more than double since…
(2026-03-15). Global Left Midweek — March 18, 2026. portside.org Global Left Midweek — March 18, 2026 |
(2026-03-18). The Independent Newsroom That Brought Pine Plains' Flock Deal to Light. mediasanctuary.org The New Pine Plains Herald is the independent newsroom that brought Pine Plains' Flock Safety deal to light. Elizabeth Press spoke with The New Pine Plains Herald's Editor-in-Chief, Patrick Grego about his nonprofit, online, weekly newspaper and his reporting on Flock Safety.
(2026-03-18). In OtherWords: March 18, 2026. otherwords.org This week, U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner warned lawmakers that…
(2026-03-18). Kemi Badenoch Defends Shadow Minister Who Called London Muslim Celebrations an 'Act of Domination'. bylinetimes.com 
The Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has stood by her Shadow Lord Chancellor, who called Muslims praying at an annual event in London's Trafalgar Square an "act of domination" from the "Islamism playbook". | The Prime Minister Keir Starmer described Nick Timothy's comments, in which he said that such events should not be "welcome" in the UK, as "utterly appalling" and demanded that Badenoch sack him. | "I've never heard her party call out anything other than the Muslim events. It's only when Muslims are praying. The only conclusion is the Tory Party has got a problem with Muslims," he told Badenoch | Th…
(2026-03-18). Who Benefits the Most From Professional Senior Home Care Today? moguldom.com Senior home care services help individuals and families face the difficulties associated with aging in place. And, as more and more people reach old age, so grows the demand for kind, skilled help. Finding a reliable support system is the aspiration of many households to ensure their members' independence and excellent health. Knowing who benefits …
(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). Postbank obtains FSP license. sanews.gov.za Postbank obtains FSP license | The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, has welcomed with delight the successful registration of Postbank as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. | This means that Postbank is now authorised and regulated to provide financial services that meet the standards set by the regulator, under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act). | To obtain and maintain an FSP license, institutions must meet stringent regulatory requirements covering governance, compliance, risk manage…
(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). Danish Supreme Court rejects case on arms sales to Israel. newarab.com 
The Palestinian human rights association Al-Haq, ActionAid Denmark, and the Danish branches of Amnesty International and Oxfam had filed a lawsuit against the Danish foreign ministry and national police, which a lower court reject…
(2026-03-18). Hungary Bans Trans Rights Demonstration. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A transgender rights flag is held during a march after the Hungarian parliament passed a law that bans LGBT-related events, Budapest, Hungary, March 30, 2025. | © 2026 Marton Monus/Reuters…
(2026-03-18). At least 17 dead in fighting on Sudan's border with Chad. newarab.com 
The latest heavy fighting between warring parties along The attacks on Monday in Tina left 66 people in serious condition, Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières, or MSF, said in a post on X late Tuesday. | The army said in an update that the paramilitary
(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). Coal Needs Boots on the Ground. wattsupwiththat.com Over the last two decades, the coal industry has ceded much of the battlefield to its opponents and even now seems somewhat complacent about its future. The Trump Administration will be gone three in years. And even while Trump is in office, state regulators and utilities are proceeding to close coal power plants throughout the country — Colorado, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Washington, on and on. Decisions on these remaining plants will be made over the next several years. Such decisions will not be made at the national level, but rather in communities, states and regions. If they want…
(2026-03-18). The Case for Global Climate Reparations. fpif.org To combat climate change, the entire world has to make the transition away from fossil fuels. If a major emitter like the United States or India doesn't substantially reduce its emissions, it will doom the entire enterprise. As never before in human history, richer and poorer must work together. | But what will that joint action look like? | The industrial revolution, which coincided with peak colonialism, enriched the Global North at the expense of the Global South. In the process of spewing out vast quantities of greenhouse gasses, richer countries also racked up an enormous climate debt beginning in the ninete…
(2026-03-18). Heavy rain, strong winds hit parts of Karachi. dawn.com Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Karachi on Wednesday night, hours after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that a westerly wave was likely to bring rainy weather to the metropolis and other parts of Sindh | According to DawnNewsTV, rainfall was reported in Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Gulistan-i-Jauhar, Gulzar-i-Hijri, North Karachi, Surjani Town, North Nazimabad, Saddar, Tower, Sharea Faisal, I I Chundrigar Road, Federal B Area, Hassan Square, Manghopir, Site area, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Defence and Clifton. | According to the PMD spokesperson, Korangi recorded the highest amount of rainfall, 55.6mm. As per t…
(2026-03-18). 71 killed in 77 days: Arab bus driver from East Jerusalem fatally shot. haaretz.com Murad Radi Abd al-Hamid al-Shweiki worked as a bus driver for Dan, and had no criminal record, according to Israel Police. 'It was a targeted and deliberate ambush against him,' a police source said…
(2026-03-18). PSG, Real march into UCL last eight. tribune.com.pk 
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, record 15-time winners Real Madrid and Arsenal surged into the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, while Sporting produced a brilliant comeback in Portugal to end Bodo/Glimt's remarkable run. | PSG appear to be coming back into the form which saw them win the Champions League for the first time in their history last season, as the French club crushed Chelsea 3-0 in London to claim a comprehensive 8-2 aggregate victory in their last-16 tie. | Chelsea had been left with a mountain to climb after a late collapse in last week's first leg, and PSG quickly snuffed out any…
(2026-03-18). We Went on Rent Strike and Won. otherwords.org Most of the time, landlords win. When I was evicted from my Chicago apartment in 1999, I had no legal rights to defend myself against all my furniture being thrown to the curb, leaving me, my daughter, and baby grandchild out in the cold. | This year though, my fellow tenants and I at Bowen Tower Apartments in Raytown, Missouri won. | After a four-month long rent strike where we withheld over $110,000 in payments, our union was able to secure lower rents and utility bills along with commitments to fix long-term issues in the 10-story building outside Kansas City. | I don't want to mislead anyone though: the fight…
(2026-03-18). Senegal govt alleges corruption in decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco. aljazeera.com Senegal were stripped of AFCON title after an appeals board review by CAF into a mid-final protest by team's players.
(2026-03-18). From Crockett to Willis: 8 Black Officials Who Have Clashed With Trump. capitalbnews.org 
During a memorial service for the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in 2025, President Donald Trump made a stunningly candid admission when he said, "I hate my opponents." His opponents don't exactly love him, either, and some of the Black members of Congress, fed up with the limits of respectability politics, are dropping it to fire …
(2026-03-18). WRONG, Chicago Tribune, Climate Change Isn't Making Hailstorms Worse. wattsupwiththat.com The Chicago Tribune failed in its journalistic duty of producing a story grounded in facts. Instead of merely reporting on the danger and human interest aspects of the recent severe storms, they attempted to fearmonger people into believing extreme weather is getting worse due to climate change. It's not, as historical observational weather data show that there is no sustained trend of worsening storms. The computer model projections the Chicago Tribune cited as showing climate change-worsened weather are not much better than the simulations produced by fantasy computer games.
(2026-03-18). President hails successful separation of conjoined twins at Limpopo hospital. sanews.gov.za President hails successful separation of conjoined twins at Limpopo hospital | President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Dr Nyaweleni Tshifularo and his medical team for successfully separating conjoined twins in a groundbreaking operation at a rural hospital in Limpopo. | The twins, who were born on 28 January 2026, at Mankweng Hospital, underwent a complex surgical procedure that marked a historic milestone for South Africa's public healthcare system. | President Ramaphosa described the operation as "unbelievable" and "miraculous", noting that such highly specialised procedures are typically performed at lea…
(2026-03-18). Japan court calls women's sterilisation law 'irrational'. tribune.com.pk 
A Japanese court said Tuesday that a law hugely restricting women's access to sterilisation "lacks rationality", a ruling hailed by plaintiffs as a "step forward". | The Tokyo District Court, however, stopped short of finding the decades-old "maternity protection" law — one of the world's most restrictive barriers to sterilisation — to be outright unconstitutional or illegal. | It dismissed the five women's claim that it is denying them their rights to bodily autonomy. | The landmark lawsuit saw the women unite over innate discomfort with their reproductive abilities, and aversion to what they desc…
(2026-03-18). Russian Parliament ratifies agreement with Belarus on mutual enforcement of court rulings. eng.belta.by The Russian parliament has finalized the ratification of an agreement with Belarus on the mutual enforcement of court rulings. The State Duma passed the law on 17 March, followed by approval from the upper chamber, the Federation Council, on 18 March.
(2026-03-18). Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid at request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey. scmp.com Pakistan announced on Wednesday a pause in strikes against Afghanistan, saying the decision was made ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey. | In a statement, Pakistan's information minister Attaullah Tarar said the pause in strikes on "terrorists and their support infrastructure in Afghanistan" would take effect at midnight on Wednesday and remain in place until midnight on Monday.
(2026-03-18). Info minister says Imran's sons 'welcome to visit Pakistan' using Nicop following Jemima's appeal to PM. dawn.com Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the children of incarcerated former premier Imran Khan were "welcome" to visit Pakistan on their National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicop). | He made the remarks on X, in response to a post by Imran's former spouse, Jemima Goldsmith, who had appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding the delay in issuing visas to his sons, Kasim and Sulaiman. | "Imran Khan's phone call will be arranged on Eid day with his children as done in the past as well," the information minister said. | "His children are welcome to visit Pakistan on their Nico…
(2026-03-18). Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over 1961 Congo leader murder. tribune.com.pk 
A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat was ordered on Tuesday to stand trial for participation in "war crimes" over his role leading up to the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba. | Etienne Davignon, a one-time European commissioner, is the only person still alive among 10 Belgians accused by the Congolese leader's family of complicity in his murder. | The former Congolese prime minister's grandson, Mehdi Lumumba, welcomed the court decision — which can still be appealed — as a "historic" step towards confronting the country's colonial past. | "We are all relieved," he told A…
(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). '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). 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). Countries propose safe corridor to free 20,000 seafarers stranded in Gulf. newarab.com 
A proposal from the UN's shipping agency on Wednesday calls for a safe maritime corridor to free some 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf by Hundreds of vessels have dropped anchor since Tehran threatened to attack ships attempting to leave the Gulf via the The proposal submitted by Bahrain, Japan, Panama, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates and backed on Wednesday by the United States called for "a framework such as a safe maritime corridor". | It was submit…
(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). Five Titles for Cuba in Boxing Qualifier. radiohc.cu Havana, March 18 (RHC) — The conquest of five belts sealed Cuba's performance in the qualifier for the boxing tournament of the Central American and Caribbean Games of Santo Domingo 2026. | Having secured all 13 qualifying spots in Guadalajara, Mexico, the Cuban team won every title in the men's competition and showed promise among the women. | Although the tournament ended with a couple of unexpected results, the men demonstrated the progress made in overcoming the disappointment of winning only two medals at the previous Central American and Caribbean Games. | The men's team lived up to expectations, with…
(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). 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). People Look Out for Each Other. It's the Government That's Letting Us Down. otherwords.org A few years ago, my elderly dad asked if he could bring his new friend, Walter, to my house for Thanksgiving. Of course. Everyone is welcome at my table. My parents raised me to help others — one of my earliest memories is handing out care packages to soldiers returning from Vietnam. | Walter was very thin, with the saddest blue eyes I had ever seen. He shuffled, hunched over when he walked. Walter had lost his home to a preventable foreclosure after the death of his wife and was living in the woods behind a local grocery store. I searched for help for Walter. It was more difficult than I expected, but in t…
(2026-03-18). Molineux fit for West Indies tour. tribune.com.pk 
Australia received a boost in their build-up to this year's women's Twenty20 World Cup after captain Sophie Molineux said she was fit and ready to return for the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies. | The 28-year-old was ruled out of the remainder of Australia's multi-format series against India after suffering lower back issues following the opening one-day international in Brisbane last month. | The white-ball tour of West Indies begins on Friday. | "(I will be) playing in the T20s, (I am) available and looking forward ‚&Ar…
(2026-03-18). Probe into PRASA contract irregularities continues. sanews.gov.za Probe into PRASA contract irregularities continues | The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has provided an update on an independent forensic investigation into irregularities in seven contracts awarded for the refurbishment and extension of the service life of the agency's legacy rolling stock fleet. | The investigation by Webber Wentzel Attorneys was commissioned to probe the General Overhaul (GO) Programme contracts signed in 2022. | The programme was launched as a strategic bridging solution to maintain commuter rail services during the transition from the legacy yellow fleet of trains to the new G…
(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). 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). They Would Not Dream of Flowers: Translating Through the Tehran Blackout. publicbooks.org As the entire country was plunged into a digital blackout, the only light remaining in my room was the cold, clinical glow of my disconnected laptop. There, in that forced isolation, I sat translating a story about death.
(2026-03-18). The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free (Part 2). mediasanctuary.org On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy4Black Lives "Faith and Freedom" Black History Month Program, entitled "The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free." The event took place at Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, NY. In this labor segment, Willie recorded the panel discussion on the program theme, "The Role of the Black Church in the Black Freedom Struggle."This is Part 2 of that discussion.
(2026-03-18). EU worries over 'legal gap' on online child sex abuse. tribune.com.pk 
Squabbling between EU countries and lawmakers over how to best tackle child sexual abuse material online is set to create a "major" gap in protection, Brussels warned Tuesday, with talks deadlocked days before current rules expire. | A European Union legal framework for online platforms and messaging services to detect and report abusive images on a voluntary basis is set to lapse on April 3. | "If no agreement is found by then, there will be a major legal gap in the protection of children from sexual abuse," European Commission spokesman Markus Lammert told a press conference in Brussels Tuesday. | But EU sou…
(2026-03-18). I wish this spinal injuries podcast had existed years ago. thecanary.co 
When I sustained my spinal cord injuries (SCI) 36 years ago, I felt very alone. With no internet or social media, I found it difficult to find people with similar injuries or even hear stories of those like me. I Didn't Plan on This Thankfully, this is changing. To help those newly injured, the Spinal […] | By
(2026-03-18). ICE Jails Have Repeatedly Denied Muslims the Right to Fully Observe Ramadan. truthout.org The second Ramadan under Trump 2.0 has come with new denials of rights for Muslims detained in the administration's fast-growing network of immigration jails. Ramadan, which began in mid-February and will end this week, is one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar. Muslims observe it as a month of fasting each day from sunrise to sunset, engaging in communal prayer, studying the Quran… |
(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). 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). Arteta hails 'magical' Eze. tribune.com.pk 
Mikel Arteta saluted Eberechi Eze's moment of magic as the Arsenal star's thunderbolt inspired a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday. | Arteta's side pounded Leverkusen right from the start at the Emirates Stadium and Eze ensured their dominance was rewarded with a blistering strike from the edge of the area late in the first half. | Declan Rice's clinical finish after the interval sealed Arsenal's 3-1 aggregate victory, setting up a quarter-final clash with Sporting Lisbon. | Eze's first Champions League goal extended his recent revival after a disappointing…
(2026-03-18). BRICS at Crossroads: At 2026 Summit in Delhi, Keep Focus on Its Core Agenda. infobrics.org New Delhi aims to redefine BRICS amid expansion, tensions and global uncertainty…
(2026-03-18). Zelensky urges EU to bypass Hungary's 'blackmail' veto on vital US$103 billion loan. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged the European Union to overcome a veto by Hungary on a €90 billion (US$103 billion) loan vital for his country. | Zelensky, during a visit to Madrid to meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, said he considered that the "main issue" of an EU summit to be held Thursday and Friday in Brussels. | "We are really counting on the countries and the EU to find ways to resolve this issue," he said.
(2026-03-18). Maasai people booted off ancestral land in name of conservation. thecanary.co 
Two presidential commissions have recommended the mass eviction of Maasai people from some of East Africa's most iconic conservation areas and tourist destinations. Advocacy group Survival International says this is an example of colonialist "fortress conservation". Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan set up the commissions following previous evictions of Maasai pastoralists from parts of the […] | By
(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). 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). Reason behind Babar's exclusion from Bangladesh ODIs revealed. tribune.com.pk 
Was Babar Azam unfit or dropped? The mystery has been solved. The senior batter was not included in the national squad for the Bangladesh tour due to being out of form. | Later, when he refused to play in the National T20 Cup citing pain in his leg, PCB doctor Javed Mughal examined his injury, which turned out to be serious, and treatment was started. | According to details, the selection committee had not included Babar Azam in the squad for the Bangladesh tour due to his poor performance in the World Cup. Later, coach Mike Hesson said that Babar was not dropped, but rested to give opportunities to young play…
(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). Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr 'pause' in conflict. aljazeera.com Pakistani minister says five-day pause, to begin at midnight Thursday, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye.
(2026-03-18). From Entrepreneur to Company Founder: Why an LLC is the First Step. moguldom.com Finding success in your side hustle and wondering if it's time to take the leap to becoming atrue business owner? This step is understandably daunting. When and how you approachthe change has the power to make or break your business, which makes many hold off. Andyet, in the words of Wayne Gretzky, you miss 100% …
(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). eThekwini intensifies compliance inspections to curb hazardous risks. sanews.gov.za eThekwini intensifies compliance inspections to curb hazardous risks | The eThekwini Municipality has intensified compliance inspections across the city to ensure that people living and working near hazardous operations remain safe and protected. | The municipality's Fire Services Directorate and Environmental Health Division has ramped up enforcement through unannounced inspections, targeting high-risk facilities such as factories, major hazard installations and national key points. | The move comes amid growing concern over environmental and industrial risks, with authorities focusing on early intervention to p…
(2026-03-18). Federal judge restores Trump-destroyed contracts for 300K VA workers. peoplesworld.org 
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—In yet another win for the Government Employees (AFGE) in a lawsuit against G President Donald Trump, a Rhode Island federal judge restored the union's national contract covering some 300,000 workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs. U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose ruled on March 13 that "the termination of the Master CBA on …
(2026-03-18). X back up after brief outage, Downdetector shows. dawn.com Elon Musk's social media platform X was back up after a brief outage for thousands of users on Wednesday, according to Downdetector.com. | At its peak, there were more than 34,500 reports of issues with X in the US, according to Downdetector, before coming down to 845 reports as of 11: 39am ET. | The website also showed that 158 users in Pakistan reported issues with the social media platform at 8: 21pm. Indian media also reported that the outage affected users in the country. ; ⚪ Downdetector tracks outages by collating status reports from a…
(2026-03-18). Reviving China—Australia Relations Through Pragmatism, Not Paranoia. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In a world in which geopolitics between states too-often play out in the headlines rather than in hard reality, the China-Australia relationship has become a case study in how frenzied reporting on national security can drown out sensible diplomacy. There exists a healthy and business-minded partnership between the two, but of …
(2026-03-18). Kuwait arrests 10 Hezbollah members, thwarts 'terrorist' plot. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). Toward A Revolutionary Charter For Comprehensive Liberation. popularresistance.org As liberation movements in the Global South forged their new political language reflecting the perspective of colonized peoples, Amílcar Cabral was one of several leaders who identified the role of intellectuals and the educated elite as a critical vulnerability at the heart of popular revolutions. | Some intellectuals have sought to promote Western-friendly approaches while normalizing conciliatory, defeatist frameworks. | Cabral's warning resurfaces sharply in the Palestinian and Arab context, after a brutal and unprecedented genocide met with a widespread silence and betrayal from the public, and complicity on…
(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). 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). Farage promises to pay your energy bills whilst harvesting sensitive voting data. thecanary.co 
Reform bigot Nigel Farage is offering to pay your energy bills, but the cost isn't exactly free. It will probably cost you your private data. Reform UK has launched a competition promising to cover the energy costs for winners and their neighbours for a year. Apparently you'll get a personal visit from Farage himself. (Urgh.) […] | By
(2026-03-18). Canada's richest 1% nearly as wealthy as poorest 80%. mronline.org 
Three recent reports provide the gory details about massive and growing wealth inequality in Canada.
(2026-03-18). Belgian PM advocates for closer ties with Moscow, reigniting European debate on energy. infobrics.org Russia's reintegrating into the European economy will lead to peace.
(2026-03-18). Elections committee says Ben-Gvir unlawfully used police and Israel Prison Service for propoganda. haaretz.com Last month, Haaretz reported that Ben-Gvir used the police, the prison service, and officers for prohibited political electioneering in two videos — one when he appeared on a police boat promoting his death penalty law and another filmed in the security prisoners' wing at a prison…
(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). 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). "Anarchy Cabaret" seeks new members. indybay.org new group with anarchy-utopia views seeks helpers…
(2026-03-18). European groups join aid convoy to Cuba amid crippling oil blockade. aljazeera.com Millions have been plunged into darkness in Cuba as the US's total blockade has meant no fuel shipments in three months.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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…