(2026-03-23). Spanish MP sends stark warning that Israel "must be stopped" thecanary.co 
Spanish MP Ione Belarra delivered a forceful speech condemning Israel, declaring that it "must be stopped." Belarra has often been outspoken, alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, in opposing Israel's actions in Gaza. She argues that Israel's military campaign is a genocide and has long called on the international community to act decisively. She also condemned […] | By
(2026-03-23). Watch: BBC calls destruction of Lebanon Israel's 'path to peace'. thecanary.co 
The BBC, in a piece on Israel's mass slaughter and displacement of civilians in Lebanon, has committed an astonishing breach of decency, let alone impartiality. The broadcaster described Israel's Gaza genocide, and its replication of the same tactics in its war of aggression on Lebanon, as Israel's "path to peace." In the segment, BBC reporter […] | By
(2026-03-23). Polanski slams BBC's Nick Robinson for both-sidesing Israel's genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co 
In an interview with Green Party leader Zack Polanski, BBC presenter Nick Robinson insisted on amplifying the voice of genocidaires and genocide-deniers. He even claimed it's the BBC's job to do so. With the overwhelming weight of expert opinion calling Israel's mass murder in Gaza genocide, however, people expressed serious concern about the BBC still […] | By
(2026-03-23). Western leaders are manufacturing consent for the war on Iran using the same playbook as Iraq. thecanary.co 
The West is attempting to manufacture consent for a ground invasion of Iran, just like it did with Iraq before the 2003 invasion. From supporting Israel's genocide in Palestine, to funding the arms industry, it is clear that the West has only one goal for the Middle East: unrelenting destabilisation founded on neo-colonialism. This is […] | By
(2026-03-23). Friday 3/20: Weekly Friday Protest: Israeli Consulate "NAG" : Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery, San Francisco | (10 min. walk from Montgomery Bart Station…
(2026-03-23). Headlines for March 23, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Says He's Pausing Attacks on Iranian Power Plants and Energy Infrastructure for Five Days, Saudi Arabia Orders Iran's Military Attaché and Four Embassy Staff to Leave the Country, Israel Strikes Main Bridge in Southern Lebanon, Ordering Demolitions of Homes Near Border, Israeli Airstrikes Kill Four Palestinians in Gaza, as Israeli Settlers Carry Out Attacks in Occupied West Bank, U.K.'s Starmer Condemns "Shocking Antisemitic Arson Attack" on Four Jewish Volunteer Ambulances, At Least 64 Killed in a Strike on Hospital in Sudan's Darfur Region, Cuba Partially Restores Power Aft…
(2026-03-23). Sunday 3/22: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. Meeting at the park's parking lot at 5551 Giant Highway, Richmond…
(2026-03-23). Israeli Defense Minister Cites Destruction of Gaza Cities as "Model" for Lebanon. truthout.org Israel is planning to use Gaza as a "model" for its expanding assault on Lebanon, its defense minister said on Sunday as he pledged to begin the demolition of homes in border villages. In a statement Sunday, Defense Minister Israel Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ordered the Israel Defense Forces to "immediately destroy all the bridges over the Litani River that are… |
(2026-03-23). Wednesday 3/25: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-03-23). Saturday 3/21: Virtual screening of the film "Eyes Open Gaza – The Voyage of the Dove and Dolphin" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GfOy……
(2026-03-23). Empires Don't Repent: Israel, the Cosmic War, and the Irreversible Verdict on Western Hegemony. globalresearch.ca "Gaza is not a war. Gaza is a verdict — the verdict of a civilization that chose power over conscience, and impunity over law."—Amir Nour, "The Monstrosity of Our Century" The War on Palestine and the …
(2026-03-23). Meet Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, IRGC-vetted figure at center of US talks. al-monitor.com Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as one of the Islamic Republic's most visible figures amid the conflict.
(2026-03-23). Thaw in US-Iran ties? Trump pauses strikes on Iran power plant for five days, talks to end war underway. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant breakthrough, US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a temporary pause on military strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure and asserted that Washington and Tehran have held 'very good and productive' conversation over the past two days. | Trump confirmed the development on his social media Truth Social and said that he has directed the Department of War to impose a temporary pause any and all military strikes againt Iranian power plant and energy infrastructure for five days. | "I am pleased to report that the United States of America and the country of Iran have had…
tag24.com (2026-03-23). China warns of dire consequences after Trump's violent threats to IranLin warned that Trump's "use of force will only lead to a vicious cycle" when asked by reporters about the threats during his daily press conference on Monday.
"If the war expands further and the situation deteriorates again, the entire region could be plunged into an uncontrollable situation," he warned.
Beijing is a partner of Iran, which has been the victim of relentless US and Israeli bombardments since Trump launched his war of aggression at the end of February.
(2026-03-23). Bill McKibben Here Comes the Sun Fi April 3 Sanctuary. mediasanctuary.org Climate activist and author Bill McKibben will be at the Sanctuary on Friday April 3 to share his hope for our future in Here Comes the Sun, a call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. McKibben talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the positive developments with solar energy; the war for oil with Iran and Venezuela; the fight for democracy; and concerns about Governor Hochul's push to weaken the state climate law.
(2026-03-23). US proposes Vance-Ghalibaf talks with Turkey as one intermediary: Source. al-monitor.com Iran has yet to respond to the proposal, the source said, as the US announced it was pausing strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days.
(2026-03-23). White House eyes Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf as potential US-backed leader, Politico reports. al-monitor.com March 23 (Reuters) – The Trump administration is quietly weighing Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad ‚Å Bagher Ghalibaf, as a potential partner, and even a future leader, Politico reported on Monday, citing two administration officials. Ghalibaf is seen by at least some in the White House as a workable partner who could lead Iran and negotiate with the Trump administration in the war's next phase, the report said. (Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by Mark Porter)…
(2026-03-23). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Monday: – Trump-Netanyahu call -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had spoken with Donald Trump and that the US president believed the countries' military gains in Iran could be converted into a negotiated agreement that protected Israel's interests.
(2026-03-23). What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait? al-monitor.com Just a trickle of cargo ships and tankers ⚪ most of them Iranian ⚪ have made it through the Strait of Hormuz since Iranian forces effectively blocked the crucial trade route in the Middle East war.Here are facts and figures about vessels that have passed through the 167-kilometre (104-mile) long strait since the war broke out with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.- 95% shipping drop -From March 1 to 1600 GMT on March 23, commodities carriers made just 144 crossings, according to analytics firm Kpler ⚪ a 95 percent decrease from peacetime.
(2026-03-23). Iran in the Light of the Nuremberg Principles. counterpunch.org 
As international law developed over the centuries, the principle of State sovereignty and the prohibition of interference in the internal affairs of other states gradually evolved ⚪ from the Peace of Westphalia of 1648 through the Congress of Vienna 1814-15, the establishment of the League of Nations in 1919 and the adoption of the United Nations Charter in 1945 as an incipient world constitution aimed at promoting peace, development and human rights.
carnegieendowment.org (2026-03-23). The Problem With the Idea That Netanyahu Made Trump Attack Iran
(2026-03-23). 'US Siege Is Warfare': Cuba Faces Second Nationwide Blackout in Under a Week. scheerpost.com Jessica Corbett for Common Dreams Some Cubans got power back on Sunday after another nationwide blackout on Saturday—the second in less than a week and the third time the grid has collapsed this month after the Trump administration intensified the United States' decades-long economic blockade, cutting off the island nation from Venezuelan oil. "The Cuban Electric Union, which reports to the …
(2026-03-23). Iran's most powerful weapon holds the world hostage: Why Trump has failed to reopen Hormuz Strait. hindustantimes.com Iran's missiles and drones have torn across the Middle East, but Tehran's most powerful weapon was never in the sky — it was in the sea. After US and Israeli surprise attacks killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several top commanders, Iran finally pulled the arrow it had held back in the June 2025 war: the power to choke the Strait of Hormuz and hold the world's energy supply hostage. What followed was pure shock therapy for global markets. Around a fifth of the world's seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas normally squeeze through this 30‚Äëkilometre‚Äëwide chokepoint. W…
(2026-03-23). Iran: Four-Point Retaliation Ready If US Attacks Energy Sites. popularresistance.org The spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central HQs, Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari, responded to US President Donald Trump's recent threats, describing them as part of a continued pattern of aggressive behavior that destabilizes global security. | The warning comes after Trump issued a stark ultimatum regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz. | In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump said: | "If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE B…
(2026-03-23). Trump Delays Threat to "Obliterate" Iran's Energy Sites. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Monday morning, President Donald Trump appeared to back away from his previous threats against Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, settling fears on Wall Street about a potential expansion of the war. Trump wrote that his previous threats to retaliate against Iran by targeting the country's energy sites — unless it allowed the strait to fully reopen… |
(2026-03-23). Iran says coastal attack will lead to full Gulf closure and mine-laying. tribune.com.pk 
An attack on Iran's southern coast and islands will lead to Gulf routes being cut with the laying of sea mines, the country's Defence Council said on Monday, according to state media. | The US is considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran's Kharg Island, the country's main oil export hub, to pressure Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, according to Axios. | "Any attempt to attack Iran's coasts or islands will cause all access routes in the Gulf (…) to be mined with various types of sea mines, including floating mines that can be released from the coast," the statement read. | "In this ca…
(2026-03-23). US says Iran war may last longer than planned: report. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has informed Israel that the war against Iran is likely to last longer than originally anticipated, with operations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz expected to take several more weeks, Israel's Channel 12 reported on Sunday. | Washington's objective goes beyond simply reopening the waterway, according to the outlet, as the US also aims to eliminate Iran's alleged broader influence over global energy prices. | US officials were cited as saying that they wanted a strategic change, even if it takes time. | US President Donald Trump initially suggested that the military campaign, which ha…
(2026-03-23). No Naval Escort for Trump: US Allies and the Strait of Hormuz. counterpunch.org 
With each dragged out day, President Donald Trump begins resembling a mad emperor who has not only taken leave of his senses but leave of everything else. Having hitched his wagon to the Israeli program of chaos and destabilisation in the Middle East, he is stuck in a war he is incapable of controlling or
(2026-03-23). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.
(2026-03-23). Global energy watchdog says over 40 Mideast energy sites heavily damaged by conflict. tribune.com.pk 
More than 40 energy assets across nine countries in the Middle East have been "severely or very severely" damaged amid the ongoing conflict, the International Energy Agency said, according to media reports on Sunday. | IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the damage could prolong disruptions to global supply chains even after the conflict ends. | "It will take some time for the oil fields, refineries and pipelines to come back online," he said. | Birol said more than three weeks of fighting have disrupted the entire energy supply chain and nearly halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. | Read More: Ir…
(2026-03-23). Bahrain proposes UN Security Council approve use of force to protect Hormuz shipping. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, March 23 (Reuters) – Bahrain has put forward a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use "all necessary means" – diplomatic language for force – to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a text seen by Reuters on Monday.Diplomats said the draft text was backed by other Gulf Arab states and the United States, although they said it was unlikely to succeed.
(2026-03-23). UK sending air defence systems to Gulf: PM. al-monitor.com Britain is sending short-range air defence systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday."We're deploying short range air defence systems to Bahrain at speed," Starmer told a parliamentary committee, adding the UK was "doing the same with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia". The UK is working with industry to "distribute air defence missiles to Gulf partners", which have faced waves of Iranian barrages in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, and has embedded airspace specialists there, Starmer said.
(2026-03-23). China, Hong Kong stocks tumble as escalating Iran war rattles markets. tribune.com.pk 
China and Hong Kong stocks fell sharply in early trading on Monday, as the escalating Middle East war roiled global financial markets. | Both China's blue-chip CSI300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index lost roughly 2% at the open. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index tumbled nearly 3%. | Iran said on Sunday it would strike the energy and water systems of its Gulf neighbours in retaliation if US President Donald Trump follows through with a threat delivered a day earlier to hit Iran's electricity grid in 48 hours, a major escalation in the three-week-old war. | "The future path of oil prices and their effects on glo…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Kremlin says strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran are dangerous. tribune.com.pk 
US-Israeli strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran are extremely dangerous, and Russia has shared its concerns with the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. | Such strikes could have irreparable consequences, Peskov said. | Strike Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant Triggers Global Safety Alarm | International Atomic Energy Agency confirms projectile hit inside Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant complex just hundreds of meters from reactor warning of serious risks despite no damage to core #WashingtonEye pic.twitter.com/UyFUzvibsd | — Washington Eye (@washington_EY) March 19, 2026…
(2026-03-23). Russia lauds India's independent foreign policy amid Iran war, 'Looking forward to welcome PM Modi'. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed the strength of Russia-India ties at the "Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations" conference, emphasizing the "especially privileged strategic partnership" between Moscow and New Delhi. Praising India's independent foreign policy, Lavrov highlighted India's growing global influence as a major political and economic power in the emerging multipolar world. Lavrov underscored the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations, built on equality, mutual trust, and respect. He referenced Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India,…
(2026-03-23). 2 Weeks of Iran War Released More Carbon Emissions Than 84 Countries Do Yearly. truthout.org The first two weeks of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran released a deluge of carbon emissions equivalent to the combined yearly climate warming pollution output of the lowest 84 emitters in the world, a new analysis finds. Researchers for progressive think tank Climate and Community Institute found that the first 14 days of the assault released over 5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide… |
(2026-03-23). Exclusive-Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say. al-monitor.com By Erin Banco, Gram Slattery and Maayan LubellWASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, March 23 (Reuters) – Less than 48 hours before the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran began, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to President Donald Trump about the reasons for launching the kind of complex, far-off war the American leader once had campaigned against.
(2026-03-23). Explainer-With top figures dead, who is now running Iran? al-monitor.com March 23 (Reuters) – Iran's veteran supreme leader and a host of other top figures and Revolutionary Guards commanders have been killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes but the ruling system has maintained its ability to strategise and operate in the war that began on February 28. Born from a 1979 revolution, the Islamic Republic built a complex power structure with layered institutions buttressed by a shared commitment to the survival of the theocratic system rather than relying on a small number of individuals.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Israel strikes south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah members. al-monitor.com Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as its military said it had captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon.An earlier Israeli strike had hit the upscale, predominantly Christian area of Hazmieh near Beirut, with Israel saying it targeted a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' foreign operations arm.
(2026-03-23). Tulsi Gabbard and Joe Kent. globalresearch.ca Frank had just finished listening to online news about how US government officials viewed the Israel-United States war of aggression launched against Iran.
(2026-03-23). "It's a Disaster" : European Countries Refuse to Take a Stand Against U.S. Violations of Int'l Law. democracynow.org 
We look at how Europe is responding to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran as President Trump denounces NATO allies for not joining the war. International affairs scholar Nathalie Tocci, speaking to Democracy Now! from Italy, criticizes Europe's "ambiguous" response to the war on Iran as most of the continent has refused to condemn it. "We were the ones that were for multilateralism, for international law, and that ambiguity is basically another nail in the coffin of our credibility."…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Japan Doro-Chiba Anti-War Statement Victory for the 2026 Anti-War Spring Labor Offensive. indybay.org The fight in Japan against the US Israel imperialist war on Iran and other countries is opposed by Doro-Chiba and other workers in Japan who are also facing union busting by East Japan Railway Company. Workers are preparing a national fight back against these attacks.
(2026-03-23). Fuerzas israelíes inician ataques a gran escala contra Teherán. radiohc.cu Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) informaron en las primeras horas de este lunes haber iniciado una oleada de ataques a gran escala contra la infraestructura del Gobierno iraní en Teherán. | El anuncio de las FDI estuvo precedido por informes de ataques aéreos en la capital iraní en esta madrugada. De acuerdo con la agencia Fars, cinco zonas de Teherán habrían resultado afectadas, con fuertes explosiones en algunas de ellas que desataron columnas de humo. | Por el momento no se han difundido detalles exactos sobre la magnitud de los daños ni los objetivos alcanzados por las acciones aéreas israelíes. | Infor…
(2026-03-23). Pentagon Reveals Attacks in Latin America Are Just the Beginning. theintercept.com 
As the Trump administration continues to bombard Iran, a top Pentagon official revealed that U.S. wars in the Western Hemisphere are also expanding, unveiling an effort dubbed " Attacks on Latin American drug cartels are "just the beginning" Joseph Humire, the acting assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs, told members of the House Armed Services Committee last week. | Humire indicated that many more strikes in Latin America are on the…
(2026-03-23). Trump: Open Hormuz Strait or Face Bombed Power Plants. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump has posted yet another threat to his TruthSocial. | If Iran does not open the Hormuz Strait in 48 hours, he will target the country's power plants. | The US has the ability to do this. It did it in …
(2026-03-23). Trump puts off threat to bomb Iran power grid as Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt reportedly mediate to end conflict. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump said on Monday he had given orders to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days, hours ahead of a deadline that threatened further escalation in the conflict now in its fourth week. | Trump added in a post on his Truth Social platform that the US and Iran had had "very good and productive" conversations over the past two days about a "complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East". | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1162782… | A reporter for the US news outlet Axios said Türkiye, Egypt and Pakistan had…
(2026-03-23). Gold, silver prices drop sharply in global, local markets. tribune.com.pk 
The downward trend in gold and silver prices in both global and local markets has continued even after Eidul Fitr, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. | Exports of gold and jewellery from Dubai ⚪ considered a major global gold hub ⚪ have been disrupted following Iran's attacks on the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, discount sales by Emirati gold traders have further contributed to the sharp decline in prices. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce dropped significantly by $436, reaching $4,250. As a result, in local bullion markets, the price of gold per tola fel…
(2026-03-23). An Off-Ramp for Trump to Reverse the Iran Disaster. counterpunch.org 
The portly man at the next table finished his breakfast, leaned in my direction, and asked: "What's in the news that's so interesting?" "Iran," I said, adding that the U.S. seemed about to attack it. "Over in a day," he said, snapping fingers for emphasis. Having spent two years at Beirut's Daily Star when Iraqis
(2026-03-23). Trump Pushes False Narrative in Ordering ICE Agents to "Help" TSA at US Airports. truthout.org On Monday, at the order of President Donald Trump, ICE agents were deployed to over a dozen airports across the United States, purportedly to help handle Transportation and Security Administration (TSA) duties amid a continued Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. The shutdown is the result of disagreements on funding the department, with Democrats demanding reforms to Immigration… |
(2026-03-23). The Weekly Round Up: assisted dying, NHRIs defend the ECHR, incidental powers, deprivation of liberty orders, and the benefit cap. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news Scottish assisted dying bill falls while Westminster proposals lag in the House of Lords Tuesday evening saw the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill defeated at the last stage of the Holyrood legislative process. After a final debate, Members of the Scottish Parliament voted against the bill by 69 votes …
(2026-03-23). Tragic Friendly Fire Incident on Israeli-Lebanese Border. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded on the Israeli-Lebanese border on Sunday, resulting in the death of an Israeli civilian. The victim, identified as Ofer Moskowitz, was mistakenly killed by artillery fire meant to aid Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon.
(2026-03-23). Kaiser Permanente, AI, and the Workers on Strike, Again. counterpunch.org "Kaiser executives say they're not using AI to make patient care determinations, but they won't say what technology is underpinning the online questionnaires that automatically determine whether patients require urgent appointments and assess whether they may be a threat to themselves," said Carolyn Staehle, a behavioral therapist in San Francisco. "Whatever Kaiser wants to call
(2026-03-23). Foreign military presence in the Middle East, North and East Africa. strategic-culture.su From the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to the sands of the Sahel, foreign military bases dot the strategic landscape of the Middle East, North and East Africa. This infographic maps the global powers — from the United States and France to emerging players like China and Turkey — that have established permanent or expanding military footprints across the region.
(2026-03-23). Omar Condemns Cuba Oil Blockade as "Economic Warfare" Amid Third Total Blackout. truthout.org The U.S.'s oil blockade on Cuba, a small island country already suppressed from decades of a comprehensive U.S. embargo, amounts to "economic warfare," the purpose of which is to "suffocate" the country, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) said on Saturday as Cuba was plunged into its second nationwide blackout in a week. "We must lift the US oil blockade on Cuba. This is economic warfare designed… |
(2026-03-23). Embarrassing Pivot: US Considers Dropping Iran Oil Sanctions. popularresistance.org Forced into a humiliating U-turn amid a potential global economic meltdown, the Trump administration announced today that it may remove sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea. | Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that the move to free up 140 million barrels of oil was aimed at preventing China gaining from the situation. "That's about 10 days to two weeks of supply that the Iranians had been pushing out that would have all gone to China," he said. "In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against the Iranians to keep the price down for the next 10 or 14 days as we continue this campaign."
(2026-03-23). IEA Chief Warns World Could Face Worst Energy Crisis in Decades. english.almanar.com.lb The Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol warned on Monday that the world could face its worst energy crisis in decades due to the war in the Middle East, emphasizing that the situation is "very serious." Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra, Birol stated, "So far, we have lost …
(2026-03-23). The Spirit of 1776: An American's Plea to End the Iran War. globalresearch.ca This is a text about my Letter to the | To read this article in the following …
(2026-03-23). ACC Its Always Almost Over movie premiere. mediasanctuary.org Shawn Barnes and Jay Leonard are interviewed by Greg Creft as they talk about there newest film, 'It's Always Almost Over' as well as the winding road this independent filmmaking duo has traveled together.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Journalist who investigated Erdogan's son jailed on charges in Turkey. al-monitor.com Human rights organizations warn Ari's detention signals a broader campaign against journalists probing government corruption and elite networks.
(2026-03-23). Saturday 4/4: 5K Walk & Run for Workers Rights. indybay.org 900 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116…
(2026-03-23). Madison: No Kings! No Billionaires! March 28, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-23). Inspiring Nuestra América Convoy: 600+ Activists Deliver Aid To Cuba. popularresistance.org The Nuestra América Convoy arrived in Havana on March 21, 2026, greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The international humanitarian mission converged in the Cuban capital to deliver essential supplies and reaffirm global support for the country amid intensified US economic pressure. | The convoy unites more than 600 peace activists from 38 nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural organizations across every continent. Participants include parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and community leaders committed to justice and sovereign…
(2026-03-23). Wounded DSP dies months after shootout in Mustafa Amir murder case raid. tribune.com.pk 
In the Mustafa Amir murder case, a wounded DSP who was injured during a raid at Armaghan's house has passed away after remaining in a life-and-death struggle for several months. | According to police officials, the injured DSP, Ahsan Zulfiqar, was under treatment at Liaquat National Hospital. He had sustained multiple bullet wounds to different parts of his body. | The announcement regarding his funeral prayer will be made later. | Mustafa Amir, 23, went missing from Karachi's DHA on January 6, 2023. His body was discovered 39 days later in Balochistan, confirming that he had been murdered. | Police and the CP…
(2026-03-23). March 17 Rallies for Climate. Immigration, Tax the Rich, Health Care. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, March 17th, there were several large rallies at the state capitol. First, we have two speakers from the youth TREEage 1000 person rally on climate change, immigrant rights and tax the rich. In part 2 of our coverage, we hear from Guadalupe of Make the Road and Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes. We then hear from Lana Leonard of ACT UP Trans Working Group about NY Health, a single-payer universal health care bill that covers all New Yorkers while eliminating co-pays, premiums and deductibles.. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-03-23). Hezbollah Fighters Address Supporters, Reaffirm Unwavering Commitment. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's military media released a powerful video on Sunday showing the group's fighters on the frontlines during Operation Eaten Straw, addressing their families and supporters and extending greetings on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. The footage opens with voices of steadfast supporters praising the fighters and affirming that patience and resilience will endure until victory, …
(2026-03-23). dtic lauds the implementation of the Furniture Industry Masterplan. sanews.gov.za dtic lauds the implementation of the Furniture Industry Masterplan | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams has commended key stakeholders for the significant progress made so far in the implementation of the sector Furniture Industry Masterplan. | She was speaking at an Executive Oversight Committee meeting to review progress in the implementation of the Masterplan Committee, in Edenvale. | This masterplan is one of eight action-oriented, sector-wide policy implementation documents targeted towards boosting local jobs and developing local value chains. | The Deputy Minister is focus…
(2026-03-23). MattGPT: The Sorry Tale of Matt Goodwin's AI-Assisted, Fake-Quote-Filled New Book. bylinetimes.com When At first, Goodwin's response was to crow on X that the Left were "driving the algorithm" and simply contr…
(2026-03-23). 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).
(2026-03-23). Friday 3/27: Webinar on Fighting against U.S. Wars and War Preparations in Asia Pacific, Latin America. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/nowar-nobuildup-part1…
(2026-03-23). Government implements measures to improve operations in psychiatric unit. sanews.gov.za Government implements measures to improve operations in psychiatric unit | The Gauteng provincial government is addressing operational inefficiencies identified at the psychiatric unit at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, following the death of a patient in a fire. | The inefficiencies at the hospital are being addressed through increasing capacity, strengthening security, enhancing staff training, installing additional CCTV cameras, and implementing fire remedial projects. | "When the draft report on the matter was presented to us, we immediately undertook an overhaul to rectify the situation and to ensure th…
(2026-03-23). Money, Power and Policy in an Unequal Monetary Order. fairobserver.com Every time the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates, a quiet ripple travels outward. Currencies in emerging markets weaken, borrowing costs climb and policymakers gather to reassess their room for maneuver. No official directive is issued abroad, yet decisions made in Washington often shape the economic choices in New Delhi, Jakarta or Nairobi. It is…
(2026-03-23). The Age of Arrogant Amateurism — as 'know-it-all' opportunists seize power to control, not enlighten. nationofchange.org To win big in this brave new world, forget tested skill-sets and the wisdom of experience: chutzpah and risk-taking, even gambling, are paramount, then the facile ability to learn on the job how to cling to power.
(2026-03-23). Paul Mason instigated GCHQ targeting of The Grayzone's Kit Klarenberg, leaks reveal. thegrayzone.com Leaked material reviewed by The Grayzone reveals failed 'journalist' Paul Mason conspired with GCHQ to monitor and attack this journalist and other critics. What did the British intelligence agency do with the sensitive information he secretly provided? Leaked correspondence reviewed by The Grayzone reveals disgraced journalist Paul Mason covertly collaborated with a unit of the GCHQ intelligence service to monitor and inform on perceived adversaries, including this reporter. In addition to feeding intel on independent reporters to British intelligence, the …
(2026-03-23). Saturday 3/28: No Tech Overlords Protest. indybay.org Palantir | 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto | we meet on the Alma St. side of the building (near entrance)…
(2026-03-23). Dancing On Graves: Going Low, Lower, Lowest (For Now). commondreams.org 
This weekend, former Marine, combat veteran, FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who tragically failed to take down a treacherous sociopath, died of Parkinson's disease at 81. In response, said sociopath took a moment out from his botched, illegal, calamitous war to giddily declare of a man widely deemed "a cut above" who for five decades served his country not himself, "Good, I'm glad he's dead," thus proving for the 7,648th time what a twisted, vile, piece-of-shit human being he is.In what one observer calls "an epic tale of diverging American elites," both men, born just two years apart, were…
(2026-03-23). Pilot, co-pilot killed after passenger jet hits ground fire truck at New York's LaGuardia airport. tribune.com.pk 
The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada AC.TO Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, in an incident that closed the airport, authorities and U.S. media said. | NBC News, which reported the deaths, said dozens others were injured in the incident. | BREAKING: Several injuries after Air Canada plane and firetruck collide on runaway at New York's LaGuardia Airport pic.twitter.com/cO6u5HD1YA | — BNO News (@BNONews) March 23, 2026 | The news channel said that the fire truck was manned by police officers, citing sources.
(2026-03-23). Egypt Warns of Wider Conflict as Regional Tensions Intensify. globalresearch.ca Egypt has issued a strong condemnation of Israel's ground incursion into southern Lebanon, describing it as a "flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty" and a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. ; ⚪ To read this article in the …
(2026-03-23). How Media Platforms Balance Performance and Accessibility in Image Delivery. thecanary.co 
Independent media platforms operate in a fast-moving digital environment where speed, accessibility, and reliability all shape how content is consumed. For outlets focused on delivering timely reporting and commentary, every technical decision, from page structure to image handling, plays a role in whether audiences stay engaged or leave. In this context, visual content presents a […] | By
(2026-03-23). Balochistan suspends mobile, internet services on Pakistan Day over security concerns. tribune.com.pk 
Mobile and internet services have been suspended in Quetta and most districts of Balochistan on the occasion of Pakistan Day due to security concerns, officials said on Monday. | In the provincial capital, the Green and Pink bus services have also been temporarily suspended alongside the internet shutdown to prevent any possible untoward incident. | Read: Govt deploys FC in sensitive Balochistan areas | According to officials, the decision to temporarily suspend mobile and internet services in various cities of the province was taken in view of the security situation, in order to deal with potential threats an…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Democrats Might Save Mike Johnson's Push to Give Trump Domestic Spying Power. theintercept.com 
Thanks to opposition from inside his own party, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was forced to delay a vote on President Donald Trump's request to extend a major domestic spying law — but Democrats could ride to the rescue. | Johnson decided to delay a vote on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that had been scheduled for this week, Politico
(2026-03-23). Jaishankar lauds ties with 'reliable' Russia; 'Key partner in civil nuclear energy program'. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a strong message on deepening India-Russia ties at the "India and Russia: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda" conference. Highlighting the enduring partnership between the two nations, Jaishankar emphasized that the relationship is built on trust, mutual respect, and decades of strategic cooperation. Referring to recent high-level engagements, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, he noted significant progress across sectors such as trade, nuclear energy, mobility of skilled professionals, and maritime cooperation. Both nations are now ta…
(2026-03-23). ACC Ted the Impressionist on the Gonzo Gala. mediasanctuary.org This week on Albany Comedy Corner Ted the Impressionist tell us about the Gonzo Gala Everyone's favorite comedy music improv show!! March 27th, 7: 30pm at Mt.Ida Preservation Hall. with Interviewers: Craig Neslor and Juan Panteleon…
(2026-03-23). ICC honours Sahibzada Farhan as Men's Player of the month for T20 World Cup heroics. tribune.com.pk 
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday named Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for February following his performance at the recent T20 World Cup. | "Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan has grabbed the ICC Men's Player of the Month for February 2026 owing to a stunning ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in Sri Lanka," the ICC said in a statement. | Farhan finished as the tournament's highest run-scorer, amassing 383 runs in seven matches (six innings) at an average of 76.60, including two centuries and two half-centuries. | "The hard-hitting right hander had a s…
(2026-03-23). Inspiring Nuestra América Convoy: 600+ Activists Deliver Aid To Cuba. popularresistance.org The Nuestra América Convoy arrived in Havana on March 21, 2026, greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The international humanitarian mission converged in the Cuban capital to deliver essential supplies and reaffirm global support for the country amid intensified US economic pressure. | The convoy unites more than 600 peace activists from 38 nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural organizations across every continent. Participants include parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and community leaders committed to justice and sovereign…
(2026-03-23). Gusanos of Monarchy: War, Exile, and the Misplacement of a Nation. counterpunch.org 
The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil — Hannah Arendt, Eichmann in Jerusalem (1963) There is a word from another revolution that fits a little too well in this time: gusano—the exile who leaves a revolution only to spend
(2026-03-23). Likely 60,000 German Deaths from mRNA COVID Vaccine. globalresearch.ca As I've argued the mRNA jabs should never have been approved in the first place. Why? Read the below and make your own mind up. To call this deeply disturbing is a gross understatement. ; ⚪ To read this article in the …
(2026-03-23). Oakland 2025 evictions were lower than evictions in 2016 & 2015. indybay.org April 10, 2008 photo of anti-eviction activists, including Anne Omura, Marc Janowitz, Jorge Aguilar, Dean Preston, Adam Gold, and others, at an urgent strategy session in Oakland to fight back against Prop 98, which was defeated. Photo by Lydia Ganz…
(2026-03-23). Eid 2026 has its winner: Aag Lagay Basti Mein earns applause across Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Arriving this Eid with all the usual hype, Aag Lagay Basti Mein is a full-on commercial entertainer that sticks to what works: action, comedy, and big star power. It doesn't try to be too deep, and that actually works in its favour. The film keeps things simple and focuses on giving audiences a fun, fast-paced watch. | View this post on Instagram | The story unfolds through a series of chaotic events in which small problems quickly turn into bigger messes. There are misunderstandings, rivalries, and plenty of over-the-top moments that keep things moving. It's not about a strong plot, but more about the journey…
(2026-03-23). UK police probe attack on Jewish ambulances. al-monitor.com London's police chief pledged Monday over 250 more officers and "highly visible" armed patrols to protect the Jewish community after an arson attack on four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation next to a synagogue.The promise of the 264 additional officers by Metropolitan Police head Mark Rowley came as the force said it was investigating an online claim of responsibility.Counter-terrorism police have been tasked with the inquiry into what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a "deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack". Here is what we know:…
(2026-03-23). Why Trump can't get Asian allies to help in Iran. strategic-culture.su By Kenji YOSHIDA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | U.S. partners don't trust Washington to pursue a coherent strategy. | As the U.S…
(2026-03-23). How climate change affects G-B life. tribune.com.pk 
Every winter for decades, the pool in front of Aleena Gul's house in Pakistan's Hunza Valley has transformed into an ice rink, framed by jagged Himalayan peaks and the stone walls of Altit Fort. This year, it did not. | Gul can see the swimming pool that doubles as a hockey arena from her bedroom. For years, she would wake up at dawn, lace her skates and step straight from her front door onto solid ice. | After four years away at university, she returned eager to play again, but has found herself waiting for winter to arrive. | "There's a big difference between 2018 and now," said Gul, 21, captain of her team…
(2026-03-23). TSA union workers at the Dane County Airport Need Support. wibailoutpeople.org 
Due to the partial government shutdown, our Union siblings of AFGE Local 777, representing TSA workers at the Dane County Airport, are being forced to work without pay for now over a month. Many of these workers need our assistance to help make ends meet. DONATE HERE to our Labor Relief Fund. Donations to Community …
(2026-03-23). Man's electric bill drops 71% after he installs solar panels. thecanary.co 
A stock market investor took to social media to share the vast benefits of renewable energy, namely solar panels. His electric bill dropped 71% in the week that began on 10 March compared to the same time last year. He is likely to save even more as fossil fuel prices surge because of the war […] | By
(2026-03-23). Congress Urges India to Lead Peace Talks Amidst LPG Crisis. devdiscourse.com On Monday, the Congress urged India to spearhead peace negotiations in West Asia and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation regarding the ongoing scarcity of LPG and increasing inflation. As tensions in the region escalate, the party emphasizes the significance of maintaining India's neutral foreign policy.
(2026-03-23). THE KINGMAKERS, Ep. 2: Reagan's Mandate For Power. levernews.com Project 2025 didn't start in 2025. The first draft was written decades ago.In 1980, as Ronald Reagan prepared to take office, the Heritage Foundation — a conservative think tank founded by beer baron Joseph Coors — drafted an 1,100-page instruction manual for remaking the federal government and expanding presidential power. It was called Mandate for Leadership — the first edition of what would later become Project 2025.Once in office, Reagan used Mandate to slash social programs and attack independent agencies. But implementing the book's unpopular ideas required help from an A-Team of young, c…
(2026-03-23). Inter's Serie A lead cut to six with Fiorentina draw, Como march on. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan's lead at the top of Serie A was cut to six points on Sunday after a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina, as upstarts Como boosted their hopes of Champions League football by hammering Pisa 5-0. | Cher Ndour's 77th-minute tap-in earned Fiorentina a precious point in their bid to avoid relegation and slowed Inter's charge to a 21st league title. | Fiorentina are two points above the drop zone after an excellent performance in Florence, which was all the more impressive for their reaction after Pio Esposito headed Inter in front inside the first minute. | "We didn't put in our best performance and we're not in ou…
(2026-03-23). Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race. tribune.com.pk 
As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday's League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester City boss was confronted with a burning question. | Nico O'Reilly's second-half double had just sealed a 2-0 win in the Wembley showpiece, handing City a psychological boost at the expense of their Premier League title rivals. | But will Guardiola's record fifth League Cup serve as a catalyst to catch Arsenal in the title race? | The City boss, who hadn't masterminded a victory over his old assistant Mikel Arteta since 2023, knows beating Arsenal in a on…
(2026-03-23). Language Matters: There Are No "Wars of Choice" counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-23). How Will Corporate Lobbyists Fix Healthcare? popularresistance.org Corporate media political reporting has always been a clubby endeavor, but a recent reporting experience suggests that the insider culture in Washington, DC, is more insular than ever. | It's often a challenge for independent media to get responses from Washington insider sources—especially on stories critical of powerful actors—but it's become increasingly difficult even to pose the questions to those sources. Corporate news sources now issue press releases without bothering to include any information about who to contact with follow-up questions, as if the source is handing the truth down from on hi…
(2026-03-23). Target Cooperates With ICE. indybay.org Complicit business exposed.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…
(2026-03-23). Thursday 4/16: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its New Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-03-23). ICE Raids and Medicaid Cuts Put Both Caregivers and Their Patients at Risk. truthout.org Sixty-five-year-old Kristy Madden works to coordinate government-funded assistance for disabled people and others in need of in-home care. But while she loves her job, she worries that, if the Trump administration has its way, access to this essential aid may be eliminated. "I have muscular dystrophy (MD) and live with my younger sister who also has MD," Madden says. |
(2026-03-23). Madison: Workers Memorial Day Commemoration Press Conference April 28, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-23). From the 1956 Suez Crisis to the Hormuz Crisis. Repeating History from Hungary to Taiwan? globalresearch.ca The year 1956 stands as one of the major breaking points in modern geopolitics. The Suez Crisis began on July 19, 1956, when the United States withdrew financing for the Aswan Dam in Egypt. It escalated on July 26, when …
(2026-03-23). Why Donald Trump just can't stop going to war. nationofchange.org When imperial America offers help, it just might get you killed.
(2026-03-23). Millions of Americans Joining the Ranks of the Uninsured Thanks to Trump-GOP Cuts in 2025. portside.org Millions of Americans Joining the Ranks of the Uninsured Thanks to Trump-GOP Cuts in 2025 |
(2026-03-23). Thursday 3/26: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-03-23). Can replacing Illinois' toxic lead pipes lead to a workforce boon? grist.org Illinois is in the midst of a public health crisis. Nearly 1.5 million service lines — the pipes that carry drinking water to homes and businesses — contain or are suspected to contain lead, a neurotoxin linked to cognitive, reproductive, and cardiovascular problems. | Now, public health and workforce advocates want to turn the state's long-overdue pipe replacement backlog into a statewide economic engine, creating up to 90,000 jobs over a decade. | A recent
(2026-03-23). Spcops inquiry exposes police efforts to destroy left-wing movements. thecanary.co 
The long-running spycops inquiry has revealed what one expert calls "the secret history of Britain". Officially known as the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI), the inquiry, led by Sir John Mitting, has been looking into misconduct by uncover officers who infiltrated leftwing movements, stole the identities of deceased children, and entered into undisclosed, unlawful romances. Published exchanges […] | By
(2026-03-23). Government Reinforces Farmer Credits Amidst No Loan Waiver, Continues Disability Pension Exemptions. devdiscourse.com Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Parliament on Monday that there is no proposal under consideration for a complete loan waiver for farmers. She underscored various governmental measures undertaken to boost the economic standing of farmers. These include timely and sufficient credit through the Kisan Credit Card scheme, offering subsidized interest rates on crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme. The government has also bolstered collateral-free short-term agricultural loans, raising them from Rs 1.60 lakh to Rs 2.00 lakh. Other initiatives involve crop insurance a…
(2026-03-23). Why Uganda Must Become a Permanent Member of BRICS. infobrics.org "If we become permanent members of BRICS, the most obvious benefit shall be economic"
(2026-03-23). Imran administered third dose of eye injection: PIMS. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) said on Monday that former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan was administered his third dose of anti-VEGF intra-vitreal injection. | "Prior to the procedure, he was examined by the ophthalmologists and was found to be vitally stable,' the PIMS administration said in a press release. | Imran was first taken to the hospital in late January for a minor eye procedure. Five days later, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said that doctors at PIMS had conducted another examination of his eyes and, after obtaining his written consent, carried out…
(2026-03-23). Sunday Science: The Disease That Looks Different Every Time. portside.org Sunday Science: The Disease That Looks Different Every Time |
(2026-03-23). Friday 3/27: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-03-23). The Minneapolis protests recall a long lineage of women's peace movements. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article We saw in Minneapolis what we've long seen in U.S. peace movements: Women bringing innovation, moral clarity, caregiving and an insistence on justice. | This article
(2026-03-23). Drug addicts suspected of sparking fresh Gul Plaza fire while stealing copper. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities suspect the renewed fire incident at Gul Plaza was caused by drug addicts attempting to steal copper from the building's basement. | On Sunday, a fire erupted once again in the basement of Gul Plaza, nearly two months after a deadly blaze at the same site killed more than 70 people. | The Acting Deputy Commissioner South, Amir Fazal Owaisi, yesterday also said that the blaze was likely caused by drug-addicted individuals and that further investigations were underway. | Owaisi said that when police and fire teams reached the site, they found several such individuals inside the building, who had repo…
(2026-03-23). Madison: Union Peacekeeping During Troubling Times April 1, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-23). Mercy or money: How to grapple with a rapidly aging prison population. mronline.org 
Research shows people often "age out" of crime, and health care costs are ballooning. But still, many states oppose releasing elderly prisoners.
(2026-03-23). Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), cops, widespread fraud and corruption. indybay.org Reports reveal that fraud and corruption are widespread in FOP and police departments!
(2026-03-23). Ronald Araújo Steers Barcelona Past Rayo Vallecano. radiohc.cu Havana, March 22 (RHC) — LaLiga leaders Barcelona ensured Real Madrid could not gain any ground in the Spanish title chase as Ronald Araújo scored the decisive goal in their 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. | Araújo nodded home from a corner in the 24th minute to open the scoring at the Nou Camp, and that proved enough to secure victory for a Barcelona team who had scored 12 goals across all competitions in their last two contests. | It took an excellent display from Barcelona keeper Joan García to preserve the clean sheet, keeping out a number of decent opportunities for Rayo to snatch a point, particularly…
(2026-03-23). SAPS raids properties linked to suspected criminal activities. sanews.gov.za SAPS raids properties linked to suspected criminal activities | As part of ongoing efforts to combat motor vehicle theft, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane conducted targeted operations, which led to the raid of three properties linked to suspected criminal activities. | "On Thursday, members of the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) carried out an intelligence-driven operation following information received from a community member regarding a premises allegedly involved in the disposal of stolen vehicles," the police said in a statement. | The information was verified through observation, a…
(2026-03-23). ADNOC Chief Executive's Virtual Presence at CERAWeek. devdiscourse.com Sultan Al Jaber, the Group Chief Executive of Abu Dhabi's state oil giant ADNOC, has opted not to travel to Houston for the CERAWeek energy conference. Instead, he will participate in the conference virtually, as confirmed by an ADNOC spokesperson to Reuters.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Air Canada Express jet hits ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia airport. scmp.com An Air ‚Å Canada Express regional jet collided ‚Å with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York's LaGuardia airport on Sunday evening, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24, in an incident that closed the airport. | The ‚ÄåCRJ-900 plane, which was coming from Montreal, struck the vehicle at a speed of about 39km/h (24mph), Flightradar24 said. The jet was operated by Jazz Aviation, Air Canada's regional partner.
(2026-03-23). US To Embed Palantir AI Across Entire Military: Report. popularresistance.org The Pentagon has designated Palantir's Maven artificial intelligence system as an official program of record, in a move that will lock in the weapons-targeting technology long term across ‚Äåthe US military, Reuters reported on 21 March. | The move was announced in a letter from Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg issued to senior Pentagon leaders and US military commanders on 9 March. | Feinberg wrote that embedding Palantir's Maven Smart System would provide the military "with the latest tools necessary to detect, deter, and dominate our adversaries in all domains."
(2026-03-23). President, PM urge unity amid challenges. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called for national unity, resilience and collective efforts to steer Pakistan through current challenges as the nation marks Pakistan Day with renewed resolve to uphold the ideals of its founding fathers. | In separate messages on the occasion, both leaders paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Pakistan Movement's leaders and workers and emphasised the need to strengthen democratic institutions, ensure the rule of law and pursue economic stability while confronting internal and external challenges. | President Zardari said that Pakistan Da…
(2026-03-23). China urges US, Israel to stop military action in Middle East, warns of 'vicious cycle'. tribune.com.pk 
China has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the United States and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a "vicious cycle" in a war that analysts say if prolonged, could undermine global growth and weaken demand for Chinese exports. | "The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it," said Chinese special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, at a briefing after his shuttle-diplomacy trip that included stops in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. | China will maintain close communication with all parties concerned and make unremitting efforts to e…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). California's herbicide spill ignites growing movement to ban paraquat nationwide. nationofchange.org The spill, which closed a major highway and sent at least ten people to seek medical attention for respiratory symptoms, became a catalyst for a renewed political battle over the chemical's future in California.
(2026-03-23). White House installs statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds. tribune.com.pk 
The White House has installed on its grounds a statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in the latest bid by President Donald Trump's administration to reshape depictions of US history and culture. | The campaign, which is against an ideology Trump calls "anti-American", has encompassed the dismantling of slavery exhibits, restoration of Confederate statues and other moves that civil rights advocates say could reverse decades of social progress. | US President Donald Trump has installed a statue of the controversial explorer Christopher Columbus on the White House campus. | This statue is a replica of t…
(2026-03-23). Climate Alarmists Indifferent to Geopolitical Realities and Human Suffering. wattsupwiththat.com True reason consists in admitting that there are realities greater, more urgent, and more sacred than the planet's thermostat. War forces us to look horror in the face. Let us at least have the decency not to ask for its carbon footprint.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). The Intelligence Community and the Essential Role of Threat Assessment. counterpunch.org 
When I joined the Central Intelligence Agency's Directorate of Intelligence in the summer of 1966, the Soviet Division was in great turmoil because of the failure to predict the fall of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev two years earlier. Because of that analytic failure, the chief of the Soviet Domestic Branch had been replaced along with several of his veteran analysts. Most of the new and remaining analysts were without significant intelligence experience. My immediate reaction to this bureaucratic turmoil was "how would CIA analysts in McLean, Virginia, anticipate the coup against Khrushchev if it came as a sur…
(2026-03-23). Iran and the U.S. economy. mronline.org 
As Ruchir Sharma put it back last October, "America is now one big bet on AI".
(2026-03-23). Meet the data analysts exposing ICE's plans. therealnews.com 
"If you understand what an organization like ICE is doing, and you can quantify it… you can resist effectively," says Michael Wriston of Project Salt Box. | "If you understand what an organization like ICE is doing, and you can quantify it… you can resist effectively," says Michael Wriston of Project Salt Box. ICE,video,ICE
(2026-03-23). The Black Mecca's Climate Plan Is Costing Black Atlanta Residents Their Homes. capitalbnews.org 
This is the first story in a series on "climate gentrification" in Black neighborhoods. Support for this series was provided by The Neal Peirce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting journalism on ways to make cities and their larger regions work better for all people. ATLANTA — By the time Atlanta hosts a World Cup …
(2026-03-23). Cuba reaffirms defense of its sovereignty at 1st CELAC-Africa Forum 2026. radiohc.cu Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has reaffirmed Cuba's firm stance in defense of its sovereignty, as well as its willingness to keep its doors open to South-South cooperation initiatives. | During his address at the 1st Forum of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and Africa (CELAC-Africa 2026), held in Colombia, Cuba's foreign minister advocated for strengthening bi-regional cooperation. | Cuba's top diplomat denounced the structural inequalities affecting Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, noting that their peoples share a history of colonial domination and struggles for dignity…
(2026-03-23). Selected Articles: Qatar-Iran Partnership Dismantled by Washington? globalresearch.ca 
(2026-03-23). World gave Israel to torture UN expert. al-monitor.com The world has given Israel "a licence to torture Palestinians", a UN expert said Monday, with life in the occupied territories "a continuum of physical and mental suffering".Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, alleged that "torture has effectively become state policy" in Israel.
(2026-03-23). Why the US Trade Deficit Persists. fairobserver.com 
Tariffs built a dam, but the river found the ocean anyway. In 2025, the US goods trade deficit reached $1.24 trillion, the largest on record. This occurred even after the average tariff rate climbed sharply from 2.6% to 13%. At first glance, this appears contradictory. If tariffs raise the cost of imports, shouldn't imports fall and the…
(2026-03-23). Poor Housing Pushes Katakwi Women to Save for Iron Sheets. plusnews.ug 
Poor housing conditions among rural women in Katakwi District have prompted members of the Ebumakinos Women's Group to adopt a savings scheme to acquire iron sheets for permanent homes. In response to challenges associated with grass-thatched houses, including insecurity and high maintenance, the women introduced a rotational system of distributing iron sheets to members. Ebumakinos …
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). The far right as a global phenomenon: The ecosocialist alternative. mronline.org 
In each country, the far right has its own characteristics: in many cases (Europe, the United States, India), the 'enemy'—i.e. the scapegoat—is the Muslims and/or the immigrants; in some Muslim countries, it is some religious minority (Christians, Jews, Yezidis).
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Imran Khan talks with sons on Eid day. tribune.com.pk 
Former prime minister Imran Khan was allowed to telephone his sons — Kasim and Sulaiman — from Rawalpindi's Adial Jail on Eid day. The jailed PTI founder spoke to his children, who live in the United Kingdom, for around 25 to 30 minutes. | According to sources, during the conversation, the sons inquired about their father's health, while Imran expressed happiness at being able to speak with them on the festive occasion. | The PTI founder was brought out of the compound to a special room for the call and, after the conversation, was taken back to the compound, sources added. | Imran Khan, who has be…
(2026-03-23). Wednesday 4/15: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-03-23). Avon project brings water relief to Ga-Seakamela community. sanews.gov.za Avon project brings water relief to Ga-Seakamela community | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has officially handed over the completed Avon Water Project in the Blouberg Local Municipality, within the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo, bringing much-needed water services to the Ga-Seakamela community. ⚪ The R22.9 million project, funded through the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG), was implemented to assist the Capricorn District Municipality in addressing longstanding water supply challenges in the village, which previously did not have a reliable source of water. ⚪ The handover…
(2026-03-23). Troy City Council Member On What Tabled Decision on Flock Means. mediasanctuary.org In an effort to continue to understand the use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers in Troy, NY, Elizabeth Press spoke to Troy City Council member Noreen McKee. They discuss her reactions to the City Council's decision to table a vote on the renewal of the Flock Safety contract and what comes next. It appears that Troy police department temporarily shut off the national search feature for their 26 Flock Safety cameras prior to the city council meeting.
(2026-03-23). Palantir awarded access to vast UK financial database and £30k a week for its trouble. thecanary.co 
The sea remains blue(ish), the sky remains grey, and Palantir is embroiled in yet another nascent big-data privacy scandal. We're beginning to wonder if the tech firm that chose to name itself after the dark wizard Saruman's seeing-stone might not be entirely on the level, you know. The Guardian have uncovered the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) […] | By
(2026-03-23). Real Madrid Remains in the Fight for the Spanish Football League Title. radiohc.cu Havana, March 22 (RHC) — Real Madrid continued their fight for the Spanish football league title today, beating Atlético 3-2 in the capital derby on matchday 29 with a brace from Brazilian Vinícius Júnior. | Vinícius scored in the 52nd and 72nd minutes, the first from the penalty spot, to lead Real Madrid, who also had a goal from Uruguayan Federico Valverde (55), at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. | Nigerian Ademola Lookman gave Atlético Madrid the lead in the 33rd minute, and in the second half, Argentine Nahuel Molina (66) leveled the score at 2-2 for Diego Simone's side. | Real Madrid, second in the leagu…
(2026-03-23). Vote April 7, 2026 (Information). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-23). Deputy President to attend World TB Day commemorative event. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to attend World TB Day commemorative event | The Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday, at the national World TB Day commemorative event at Caledon Sports Grounds, Ian Toerin Way, Overberg District, Western Cape Province. | "South Africa remains one of the hardest hit countries by Tuberculosis (TB), which has remained the leading cause of death, claiming an estimated 56 000 lives a year, more than half (54%) of which are people living with HIV," the Presidency said. | World TB Day is commemorate…
(2026-03-23). Formerly Incarcerated Women Are Pushing Systemic Change in Elected Office. truthout.org The first bill that Tarra Simmons passed restored voting rights to formerly incarcerated Washingtonians. That was in 2021, the year after she was elected Washington's first formerly incarcerated state representative. "That was my freshman bill," she told Truthout. The following year, the state passed her bill to expand housing assistance vouchers from three to six months for people… |
(2026-03-23). Afghan-Pakistan conflict: how Iran's crisis fuels dangerous escalation. infobrics.org The deadly Kabul hospital strike signals a dangerous escalation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict. As global attention centers on Iran, a parallel crisis deepens. Economic isolation, insurgency, and regional rivalries are converging in an already volatile region.
(2026-03-23). Nation observes Pakistan Day with calls for unity. tribune.com.pk 
The nation marked its Pakistan Day on Monday with gun salutes, official ceremonies and renewed pledges of national unity and progress. | Pakistan Day is celebrated to commemorate the historic Lahore Resolution, passed on March 23, 1940, which set the agenda for a separate homeland for Muslims of the Subcontinent. | The day dawned with 31-gun salutes in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals, symbolising national sovereignty and the professionalism of the armed forces. | Special prayers were offered at dawn for the country's development, peace and prosperity, while celebrations across the country e…
(2026-03-23). Egyptian-Chinese Joint Mission Uncovers Millennia-old Limestone Structure in Giza. infobrics.org An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission had uncovered a limestone structure believed to be part of the temple of King Apries from Egypt's 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC) at the Tel Aziz site east of the Mit Rahina area in Giza…
(2026-03-23). Belgium deploys soldiers to reinforce security at Jewish sites. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, March 23 (Reuters) – Soldiers were deployed on the streets of leading Belgian citieson Monday to bolster security for the Jewish community, after what officials said were antisemitic attacks in Belgium and the Netherlands.The move follows an explosionthis month at a synagogue in Liege that authorities called an antisemitic act."From today we're putting soldiers back on the streets in Brussels and Antwerp because safety is a basic right," Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said in a post on X on Monday.
(2026-03-23). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com Eid Moon Sighting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Eid Moon or Eid Chand, Thursday 29th Ramadan 1447 H, corresponding to March 19, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-03-23). Health Groups Reiterate Warnings About Palantir Involvement In NHS. popularresistance.org A recent briefing by health and human rights organizations, including Medact and Just Treatment, raises alarm over spy-technology firm Palantir's involvement in the British National Health Service (NHS). For years, health workers and patients have been warning against the company gaining ground in healthcare through the introduction of the Federated Data Platform (FDP), which could allow it to coopt sensitive data for non-health-related purposes like policing and immigration enforcement. | The report details concerns about Palantir's involvement in human rights abuses — particularly its cooperation with the…
(2026-03-23). The world cannot afford the continued existence of so-called 'Israel'. thecanary.co 
The editor-in-chief of neoliberal propaganda factory the Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes, spectacularly fumbled her attempts to push out Zionist talking points during an interview with right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson. Minton Beddoes attempted to ask the former Fox News host whether he believed in so-called 'Israel's' right to exist. In doing so she functioned as the […] | By
(2026-03-23). Murdoch-led mainstream media makes Australians sad. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-23). Cuba Is Prepared to Offer Compensation to Americans Who Lost Property in the 1959 Revolution. progressivehub.net RYAN GRIM | DROP SITE NEWS…
(2026-03-23). Aussie Fuel Crisis: "Is this a safe area to leave my automobile?" wattsupwiththat.com This evening I looked into the eyes of someone in hell – mortgage rates and electricity bills soaring, gasoline prices near doubling in a week, but he has a family to support.
(2026-03-23). Pak expresses grief over copter crash in Qatar. tribune.com.pk 
The people and the Government of Pakistan on Sunday expressed sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash in Qatar that resulted in the loss of precious lives. | "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Governments of Qatar and Turkey," the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement. | The statement added that Pakistan stood in firm solidarity with both brotherly nations during this difficult time. | Qatar on Sunday confirmed four of its military personnel and three Turkish nationals, including one serviceman, were killed on board a helicopter that crashed in Qatar's terr…
(2026-03-23). Support the AEU strike and demand funding for public education. socialist-alliance.org 
Mary Merkenich, a retired teacher, argues school staff understand their students and their needs best, and called on Labor to prioritise public education, as the Australian Education Union prepares for its strike.
(2026-03-23). History of World War II: Operation Barbarossa, Analysis of Fighting, The Germans Surround Kiev and Leningrad. globalresearch.ca [Author's Note: The article below first published by GR in November 2021 focuses in part on the German advance into different regions of Ukraine, leading most notably to their capture of Kiev in the latter half of September 1941 as …
(2026-03-23). North Korea's Kim reappointed as president of state affairs. geo.tv 
This picture, taken on March 22, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on March 23, 2026, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending the First Session of the 15th Supreme People's Assembly at Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang. — AFPSPA…
(2026-03-23). PM Shehbaz calls Iranian president, urges de-escalation and return to diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Monday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing the need to work collectively for de-escalation and highlighting a return to dialogue and diplomacy. | A post on X by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said PM Shehbaz conveyed serious concern over the ongoing hostilities in the Gulf region, in view of which, "the prime minister underscored the urgent need to work collectively for de-escalation and a return to dialogue and diplomacy amongst all the neighbouring countries to settle their differences." | PM Shehbaz stressed the criti…
(2026-03-23). Gold falls to its lowest price since December 2025. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The gold price dropped below $4,200 on Monday for the first time since December 2025.The price of gold reached $4,120 per ounce as of 0720GMT, marking a decrease of 7.8 percent compared with Friday.According to the Anadulo Agency, last week, the price of gold saw the biggest weekly drop since 1983, dropping by over 10 percent.Nonetheless, the price of silver also fell by 8.3 percent to $62.2 per ounce.
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(2026-03-23). Same Battles Over and Over: The 2026 Public Interest Environmental Law Conference. counterpunch.org 
After not attending since 2019, I arrived early for this year's Public Interest Environmental Law Conference (PIELC) at the University of Oregon Law School. It was the 44th session in the world's longest such gathering. It ran from March 12th thru the 15th. Given the current political climate, the slogan this year was "Fight Back,
(2026-03-23). Similipal's Dark Stripes: Poaching Crisis and Conservation Challenges. devdiscourse.com The Similipal Tiger Reserve, renowned for its rare pseudo-melanistic tigers, faces a crisis as authorities strive to combat poaching. A recent major crackdown resulted in 12 arrests linked to the seizure of a black tiger skin, yet the main suspect remains elusive, casting doubt on the effectiveness of a significant Rs. 100 crore budget aimed at the reserve's protection.
(2026-03-23). Francesca Albanese once again reminds world leaders of their legal obligation to stop mass murder. thecanary.co 
UN Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese has once again urged UN member states to wake up to the reality on the ground in the Middle East. Ahead of her eighth report on Israel's genocidal actions against Palestinians, she warns that Israel poses a serious threat to international peace and security. In […] | By
(2026-03-23). Trump Admin Rejects Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Proposal for Removal to Costa Rica. truthout.org The Trump administration is again trying to send the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the west African nation of Liberia and urging a federal judge to dismiss a bar on his removal, according to legal documents filed over the weekend. Abrego Garcia, of Maryland, has agreed to be deported to Costa Rica, which will accept him as a refugee, and is fighting his removal to another third… |
(2026-03-23). Leyanis Pérez is World Champion Again. radiohc.cu Havana, March 22 (RHC) — Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Pérez has taken a liking to being a world champion and this Saturday she enjoyed her third consecutive title, the second in an indoor world championship. | She did it at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun, Poland, and with the hallmarks of the greats: dominating from start to finish, to win with a jump of 14.95 meters, equaling the season's best mark. | The competition was packed. Leyanis and her teammate Liadagmis Povea — last year's runner-up — were there, as well as the 2024 Paris Olympic champion, Thea Lefond of the Dominican Republic, an…
(2026-03-23). No Kings! No Billionaires! Events March 28, 2026 Statewide City Listings for Wisconsin. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-03-23). I can't buy anything: French ICC judge sanctioned by US for Netanyahu arrest warrant. thecanary.co 
French judge Nicolas Guillou, who serves on the International Criminal Court (ICC), has told a French TV station how he is financially paralysed because the US sanctioned him last year for doing his job. That job? To issue a war crimes arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Guillou's predicament was explained by human rights […] | By
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Monday 3/30: Webinar: Moving Money Out of Vanguard: Supporting Each Other Through the Process. indybay.org Zoom | secure.everyaction.com/V64bxF48tEqph2Ktj……
(2026-03-23). Start the steal? Inside Trump's effort to rig the midterm elections. therealnews.com 
"As the president becomes more unpopular, his actions will become more extreme, but that doesn't mean they're going to be any more successful," Ari Berman of Mother Jones tells us. | "As the president becomes more unpopular, his actions will become more extreme, but that doesn't mean they're going to be any more successful," Ari Berman of Mother Jones tells us. elections,midterms,Trump,video,Voting Rights,midterm elections
(2026-03-23). States Sue to Block EPA From Slashing Rule That Allows Greenhouse Gas Regulation. truthout.org Dozens of U.S. states, alongside city and county governments, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), seeking to block the agency from rescinding a rule that allows regulation of greenhouse gases. The Endangerment Finding, established in 2009, recognizes carbon dioxide and other pollutants as threats to both public health and the welfare… |
(2026-03-23). Afkar-e-taza! From Imperial OverKill to Decolonial OverLife: the Ground Zero of Palestinian and Iranian Resistance and a Feminism that Embraces Life. counterpunch.org 
"Is that you again? Didn't I kill you? I said…you killed me…and I forgot, like you, to die." — Mahmoud Darwish, "In Jerusalem" My esteemed colleague, the beautiful human being named Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a Palestinian Armenian scholar from Jerusalem, reviled and chased out of her tenured full professor position at Hebrew University for daring to
(2026-03-23). Trump Plagiarizes Case For Iran War. levernews.com 
(2026-03-23). Podcast Las 3 del día: Resumen de las noticias publicadas en Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a nuestro Podcast Las 3 del día.
| En este nuevo episodio hablaremos de la resiliencia del pueblo cubano a pesar de estar bajo un férreo bloqueo energético.
| De la firmeza diplomática de nuestro país estando con las manos tendidas al diálogo, pero sin ceder ni un ápice en la soberanía y del fallecimiento del destacado músico e instrumentista Jorge Gómez,director del grupo Moncada.
| Acompáñeme:…
(2026-03-23). Cómo evitar que bloqueen tu cuenta de Google (y recuperarla si pasa). cubadebate.cu Piénsalo un segundo. En tu cuenta de Google probablemente tengas: correos electrónicos de la última década, fotos de tus vacaciones, documentos del trabajo, chats con amigos, tus restaurantes favoritos guardados en Maps… Vamos, tu vida digital entera. Perder el acceso a eso no es solo un inconveniente: puede ser una auténtica catástrofe.
(2026-03-23). Concentración en Pamplona muestra su solidaridad con el pueblo cubano. cubadebate.cu Alrededor de un centenar de personas se han concentrado este sábado en Pamplona para mostrar su solidaridad con el pueblo cubano y para exigir el "levantamiento inmediato del bloqueo" de la isla.
| La movilización ha sido convocada por la plataforma Hegoak y ha tenido lugar a las 11.30 horas en la plaza Consistorial, donde se ha desplegado una pancarta con el lema "Cuba libre. No al bloqueo".
(2026-03-23). Cuba dominó la Copa Centroamericana de Judo: Se impuso por países con seis títulos. cubadebate.cu Cuba dominó la Copa Centroamericana de Judo de Panamá 2026 al ganar medallas en 11 de 14 divisiones en competencia. Tal como se esperaba ganaron sus respectivas divisiones los estelares Jonathan Charón (60 kg), Orlando Polanco (66 kg) y Andy Granda (+100 kg), quienes no dejaron dudas sobre sus etiquetas de favoritos.
(2026-03-23). Cuba y Costa Rica: La hermandad no se quiebra por decreto. cubadebate.cu La república de Costa Rica acaba de bajar aún más el nivel de las relaciones con Cuba y ha pedido la salida del personal diplomático de la Isla. Aunque sea una actitud detestable por parte del gobierno, plegado a los Estados Unidos, ningún decreto presidencial puede dañar los vínculos de consanguinidad compartida y la historia de afecto e intercambio cultural entre las dos naciones.
(2026-03-23). Podcast Las 3 del día: Resumen de las noticias publicadas en Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a nuestro Podcast Las 3 del día.
| En este nuevo episodio hablaremos de la resiliencia del pueblo cubano a pesar de estar bajo un férreo bloqueo energético.
| De la firmeza diplomática de nuestro país estando con las manos tendidas al diálogo, pero sin ceder ni un ápice en la soberanía y del fallecimiento del destacado músico e instrumentista Jorge Gómez,director del grupo Moncada.
| Acompáñeme:…
(2026-03-23). Al menos 90 fallecidos en accidente de avión de la Fuerza Aérea en Colombia. cubadebate.cu El comandante de la Fuerza Aeroespacial de Colombia, Carlos Fernando Silva Rueda, informó que las autoridades investigan las causas del accidente aéreo que fue registrado este lunes a las 9: 50 de la mañana en el municipio de Puerto Leguízamo (Putumayo).
(2026-03-23). En Cuba quedó restablecido sistema eléctrico tras desconexión. radiohc.cu La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó que en la noche de este domingo quedó conectado el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN), desde la occidental provincia de Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo (oriente). | En un mensaje en su perfil oficial de la red socia X, el primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, manifestó su agradecimiento a los trabajadores del sector eléctrico del país por el restablecimiento del servicio a nivel nacional.A partir del esfuerzo de nuestros trabajadores eléctricos se logró restablecer el SEN. Gracias a quienes ponen todo su empeño para superar el cerco energético y se crecen ante las dif…
(2026-03-23). Hodelín se despide feliz en Mundial de Atletismo Bajo Techo. cubadebate.cu El jovencito Jorge Hodelín quería despedir a Cuba por todo lo alto y casi lo consigue… estuvo entre los medallistas del salto de longitud hasta la penúltima ronda y de cualquier manera el cuarto puesto logrado en el Campeonato Mundial de Atletismo Bajo Techo de Torun, en Polonia, dejó muy buen sabor.
(2026-03-23). "Apoyo a Cuba porque estoy del lado de la humanidad y la vida" cubadebate.cu Conocí a Gabriel Rockhill por casualidad, mas no por azar. Nos presentó Helen Yaffe, amiga entrañable de Cuba, en enero de este año durante el Congreso Internacional que conmemoró —en la Universidad de La Habana— los 60 años de la Conferencia Tricontinental (1966). La actual coyuntura política le agregó al evento una peculiaridad: los allí presentes estaban desafiando esa reciente manifestación de agresividad contra nuestro país que incluye la posibilidad de una agresión armada. De ahí que la confluencia no fuera por azar. Fue por convicciones.
(2026-03-23). Felton y unidad seis de Nuevitas en línea. cubadebate.cu La Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Lidio Ramón Pérez, en Felton, entró en línea pasada la una de la madrugada para contribuir a la recuperación y la estabilidad del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) tras la caída ocurrida el sábado.
(2026-03-23). Confesiones de Mariana, la reina mundial del BMX. cubadebate.cu "Estuve en Cuba muy pequeña, pero me gustaría volver un día, aunque me han dicho que no hay pistas de BMX. Sé que son buenos en la pista y en la ruta, y también en otros deportes como béisbol, boxeo, lucha, judo…", dijo como si apelara a una memoria bien cercana.
(2026-03-23). A 50 años del golpe de Estado cívico-militar genocida: Legado de pañuelos blancos. cubadebate.cu A 50 años del inicio de esa tragedia argentina, la conmemoración se presenta como una disputa en torno a la memoria, la verdad y la justicia. Frente a nosotros se despliega una oportunidad privilegiada para impulsar el análisis histórico, jurídico y sociológico de un período cuyas consecuencias continúan estructurando nuestra experiencia social, política y económica.
(2026-03-23). A 50 años del golpe de Estado cívico-militar genocida: Legado de pañuelos blancos. cubadebate.cu A 50 años del inicio de esa tragedia argentina, la conmemoración se presenta como una disputa en torno a la memoria, la verdad y la justicia. Frente a nosotros se despliega una oportunidad privilegiada para impulsar el análisis histórico, jurídico y sociológico de un período cuyas consecuencias continúan estructurando nuestra experiencia social, política y económica.
(2026-03-23). El mercado energético global se encamina "al borde del abismo" cubadebate.cu El diario Financial Times reportó que los países están "frente al borde del abismo" por la inminente llegada a puerto de los últimos cargamentos de gas natural licuado (GNL) que lograron zarpar del Golfo Pérsico antes del agravamiento del conflicto en Oriente Medio.
(2026-03-23). Trump dice aplaza 5 días los ataques a centrales eléctricas por negociaciones que Irán niega. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amplió el lunes el plazo para que Irán reabra el crucial estrecho de Ormuz al transporte marítimo internacional y dijo que su país aplazaría durante cinco días los ataques contra plantas eléctricas iraníes.
(2026-03-23). El mercado energético global se encamina "al borde del abismo" cubadebate.cu El diario Financial Times reportó que los países están "frente al borde del abismo" por la inminente llegada a puerto de los últimos cargamentos de gas natural licuado (GNL) que lograron zarpar del Golfo Pérsico antes del agravamiento del conflicto en Oriente Medio.
(2026-03-23). Trump dice aplaza 5 días los ataques a centrales eléctricas por negociaciones que Irán niega. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amplió el lunes el plazo para que Irán reabra el crucial estrecho de Ormuz al transporte marítimo internacional y dijo que su país aplazaría durante cinco días los ataques contra plantas eléctricas iraníes.
(2026-03-23). Air Canada plane collides with ground vehicle at New York airport, several injured. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Air Canada Express plane collided with a ground vehicle parked at New York's La Guardia Airport on Monday. According to the reports, several people were injured in collision. | Authorities and several rescue teams rushed to the spot. | Meanwhile US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport. | Several purported videos of the collision emerged on social media showing rescue operations at the airport. However the videos could not be independently verified. The clip showed the front of the commuter plane smashed and tilting in the air as passengers depla…
(2026-03-23). Rescue teams brave fire in suspected attack on Gaza City residential area. aljazeera.com Rescue teams headed to the site of a suspected Israeli attack in Gaza City to control the blaze.
(2026-03-23). Which countries have strategic oil reserves — and how much? aljazeera.com Members of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.
(2026-03-23). 'Stop, stop, stop': Moment Air Canada plane crashes into truck. aljazeera.com CCTV video captured the moment an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
(2026-03-23). Marco Bezzecchi dominates MotoGP Brazil for fourth straight victory. aljazeera.com The Italian rider is now 11 points clear of Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin in the riders' standings after two rounds.
(2026-03-23). Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami rally past NYCFC in MLS. aljazeera.com The Argentinian star forward records his 901st career goal as Inter Miami beat New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.
(2026-03-23). Israeli strike on Lebanon bridge raises fears of ground invasion. aljazeera.com Lebanon fears that Israel's attack on Qasmiyeh Bridge could be a "prelude to a ground invasion".
(2026-03-23). National Guard in Hawaii assist after Oahu flood. aljazeera.com National Guard assist recovery efforts as Hawaii suffers worst flooding in 20 years.
(2026-03-23). Trump deploys ICE agents to US airports amid staffing issues, delays. aljazeera.com Democrats and other observers slam deployment of US immigration agents to airports as dangerous and source of tension.
(2026-03-23). Madrid protest against US blockade of Cuba. aljazeera.com Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Madrid as sanctions pushed Cuba into an electricity blackout.
(2026-03-23). 'Court on wheels' delivers justice to people's doorstep. ecns.cn A crowd gathered around a minibus in a bustling tea market in Sichuan province, where the scent of tea filled the air and trading was in full swing. Inside the vehicle, a tea seller and a buyer sat on either side, with judicial officials in the middle.
(2026-03-23). China sees sustained progress in land greening and forest growth. ecns.cn China has seen solid progress in land greening, with its forest area and forest stock volume both expanding for 40 consecutive years, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said on Friday.
(2026-03-23). Pop Mart, Sony Pictures to develop Labubu film. ecns.cn Chinese toymaker Pop Mart said Thursday it will partner with Sony Pictures to develop a feature film based on Labubu, its globally popular designer toy character.
(2026-03-23). Two students killed, 14 injured in Guizhou traffic accident. ecns.cn Local authorities said a driver had been taken into custody after a traffic accident in Hezhang county, Guizhou province, killed two students and injured 14 others.
(2026-03-23). Increased stability in Sino-U.S. economic ties urged. ecns.cn Vice-Premier He Lifeng met with a delegation from the U.S.-China Business Council on Sunday in Beijing and expressed hope that U.S. companies will bring more stability and positive energy to bilateral economic and trade ties.
(2026-03-23). Confident about China's Five-Year Plan: Voices from global professionals. ecns.cn The China Development Forum 2026 is taking place atthe Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing from March 22 to 23. With global CEOs and professionalsgathered here, why are they betting on China? Let's find out!
(2026-03-23). Chinese researchers achieve important breakthrough in lithium battery technology. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed a new type of electrolyte, marking a breakthrough in the country's core lithium battery technology, Science and Technology Daily reported on Thursday.
(2026-03-23). Chinese astronauts harvest tomatoes in orbit as space farming advances. ecns.cn Chinese astronauts have harvested cherry tomatoes and other vegetables aboard the country's space station, marking the latest step in efforts to develop space-based food production, state media reported.
(2026-03-23). China targets corruption at the grassroots. ecns.cn Corruption at the grassroots level often hits people where it matters most, affecting pensions, subsidies and public services. China is intensifying oversight and cracking down on misconduct and corruption that directly affect citizens, according to key policy documents adopted this year.
(2026-03-23). China remains central to Apple's global supply chain, Tim Cook says. ecns.cn Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said Friday that China still accounts for the vast majority of the company's global supply chain, with 80 of its top 100 suppliers operating in the country.
(2026-03-23). Golden dragon raft formation makes appearance on Beijing's Liangma River. ecns.cn A formation of 36 rafts from Guilin's Yangshuo, arranged in the shape of a golden dragon and stretching 241.2 meters in total, was displayed on the Liangma River in Beijing, capital of China, on March 22, 2026.
(2026-03-23). Chinese FM urges efforts to prevent escalation in Mideast conflict. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that one of the top priorities at present is to contain the spread of the conflict and prevent further involvement of other countries.
(2026-03-23). Comicomment: He rises on balloons of lies, only to fall. ecns.cn No matter how high the balloon of lies rises, its hollow core ensures it will eventually burst. Cloaked in "religion" or veiled by "human rights," the 14th Dalai Lama remains shadowed by controversy and cannot escape the scandals surrounding him.
(2026-03-23). Comicomment: Lifted by lies, destined to fall. ecns.cn No matter how high the balloon of lies rises, its hollow core ensures it will eventually burst. Cloaked in "religion" or veiled by "human rights," the 14th Dalai Lama remains shadowed by controversy and cannot escape the scandals surrounding him.
(2026-03-23). Kim Jong Un reelected as president of State Affairs of DPRK ⚪ KCNA. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday reelected Kim Jong Un as president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Monday.
(2026-03-23). Global CEOs offer insights on Beijing as business hub. ecns.cn A series of dialogues between CEOs of multinational corporations and senior officials of Beijing took place on Friday, setting the stage for a new model of future cities.
(2026-03-23). Embodied AI turned into growth driver. ecns.cn Inside a humming factory in Hefei, Anhui province, a 1.66-meter-tall humanoid robot dubbed Lingshu steadies its grip, pivots and places a wafer-thin semiconductor onto a moving line, an extremely high precision task where an aberration of just a fraction of a millimeter could spell failure.
(2026-03-23). China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches satellites from sea. ecns.cn A Smart Dragon-3 rocket was launched on Sunday in east China's Shandong Province, sending the CentiSpace 02 satellite cluster into the planned orbit.
(2026-03-23). U.S. Senate advances DHS secretary nomination in procedural vote. ecns.cn The U.S. Senate on Sunday advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin's nomination for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, just over two weeks after President Donald Trump announced that he will replace current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
(2026-03-23). (W.E. Talk) UN expert: Crimes against world cultural heritage must be prosecuted. ecns.cn The third Wuyi Forum, jointly hosted by Renmin University of China and the Nanping Municipal People's Government, will be held from Saturday to next Monday in Nanping, south China's Fujian Province. Mauro Agnoletti, who had originally been invited to attend, was unable to travel due to factors including rising tensions in the Middle East.
(2026-03-23). U.S.-Japan ties should not target third countries, China says. ecns.cn China emphasized on Monday that United States-Japan relations should promote regional stability and peace, avoiding actions that threaten third countries or harm their interests, following Japanese public criticism of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent visit to the United States.
(2026-03-23). Over 300 humanoid robots to join half-marathon in Beijing next month. ecns.cn More than 300 humanoid robots are set to line up alongside human runners for a half-marathon in Beijing next month, in what organizers describe as a landmark moment for robotics and sport.
(2026-03-23). China warns Philippines to cease infringement, provocations in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese military spokesperson on Friday warned the Philippine side to immediately cease infringement and provocative acts after a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into the airspace over waters adjacent to Meiji Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao without the approval of the Chinese government.
(2026-03-23). Xi inspects Xiong'an New Area in north China's Hebei Province. ecns.cn Xi viewed construction progress in the start-up zone and visited China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. and the Xiong'an campus of Beijing No 4 High School to learn about the development of the Xiong'an New Area.
(2026-03-23). IEA discussing further oil releases, says executive director. ecns.cn The International Energy Agency (IEA) is in talks with member countries on releasing more stockpiled oil in response to the supply crisis driven by the conflict in the Middle East, IEA executive director Fatih Birol said here on Monday.
(2026-03-23). Forum highlights opening-up, innovation. ecns.cn Beijing has called for opening-up and technological progress to drive new market growth, in order to enable the world economy to emerge from difficulties and move toward prosperity.
(2026-03-23). Why is the U.S. becoming a volatile partner among allies. ecns.cn A poll from Politico and Public First, based on a survey of 11,000 people across the U.S., as well as the UK, France, Germany, and Canada, which traditionally are Washington's closest allies, suggests that U.S. "default" leadership is coming to an end. The U.S. is increasingly viewed not as a steady guardian but as an unpredictable partner that is damaging its own future.
(2026-03-23). Israeli Officials Signal Stepped-Up Atrocities in Lebanon. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke from a building in the center of Beirut, Lebanon, which has been hit by the IDF after an evacuation order, on March 12, 2026. | © 2026 Adri Salido/Getty Images | (Beirut, March 23, 2026) — Israeli forces have expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon after indicating an intent to forcibly displace residents, destroy civilian homes and conduct strikes that could target civilians, Human Rights Watch said today. Forcible displacement, wanton destruction and attacks deliberately targeting civilians are war crimes. Countries that continue to provide Israel with arms and…
(2026-03-23). A Step Toward Justice for Abuses in Ukraine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kateryna Rashevska, a legal expert at the Regional Center for Human Rights (Kyiv, Ukraine), holds a picture she says depicts an abducted Ukrainian child, Washington DC, US, December 3, 2025. | © 2025 Jonathan Ernst/Reuters…
(2026-03-23). 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…
(2026-03-23). Drifting Toward Chaos: Donald Trump, Iran and Nuclear War. moderndiplomacy.eu "The rational is not thinkable without its other, the non-rational, and it never appears in reality without it."-Karl Jaspers, Reason and Existence (1935) It's no longer the stuff of fiction. By his willful indifference to science-based explanation, US President Donald Trump is heightening the likelihood of a nuclear war. Though science offers no meaningful way …
(2026-03-23). America's Gulf Bases Are No Longer Shields: The Limits of U.S. Military Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Muhammad Rauhan Rasheed and Asif Al Hasan* In an interesting development, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, refused to be a part of the war against Iran after a few days of Madrid's refusal to allow Washington to use its Rota and Moron bases to attack Iran and the withdrawal of 15 U.S. planes …
(2026-03-23). Washington's New Tariff Wall and the Transformation of US-ASEAN Economic Relations. moderndiplomacy.eu The Strategic Pivot from IEEPA to Section 301 On March 11, 2026, a few weeks after the United States Supreme Court canceled emergency tariff authority imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the United States Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, responded by initiating action research on policies and practices based on Section 301 against …
(2026-03-23). Israel 'tortures Gaza toddler' to force 'confession' from father. newarab.com 
(2026-03-23). Netanyahu rallies around Viktor Orbán at 'far-right conference'. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was due to appear at the
(2026-03-23). Israeli minister calls for annexation of southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel should extend its border with Lebanon up to the Litani River deep inside the country's south, Israel's finance minister said on Monday as Israeli troops The comments by Finance Minister
(2026-03-23). Turkey detains opposition journalist over 'false information'. newarab.com 
A journalist from a Ismail Ari, a journalist for left-wing newspaper
(2026-03-23). Why Lebanon's olive branch to Israel is misguided and dangerous. newarab.com 
France has reportedly proposed a plan to end Israel's war on Lebanon that includes Lebanon's recognition of Israel. The plan involves mutual steps by both countries to create the necessary conditions for peace along the border, particularly ending Hezbollah's attacks on Israel and implementing the 2006 UN Security Council Resolution 1701. | Lebanese President Joseph Aoun openly
(2026-03-23). Israel destroys vital bridge linking southern Lebanon with north. newarab.com 
At dawn on Monday, Israeli forces destroyed the Qaqaiya Bridge, which connects the Nabatieh region to Wadi al-Hujair and the Ghandouriyeh sector, according to reports. | The Qaqaiya Bridge is among the five bridges along the Li…
(2026-03-23). Iran says it is implementing sentences against convicted January protesters. newarab.com 
The cases of individuals arrested during Iran's Nationwide anti-government protests rocked the country in January and were repressed in the biggest crackdown in the history of the Islamic Republic. | "The cases of January terrorist elements and rioters have been processed. Some have led to final verdicts being issued and are now being implemented. Some cases have already been imp…
(2026-03-23). UAE accused of covert arms routes to Sudan's RSF. newarab.com 
(2026-03-23). Israeli settlers continue rampage through Palestinian towns. newarab.com 
Israeli The latest attacks came after calls by settlers on social media to carry out "revenge and expulsion of the enemy", following similar incendiary posts on Saturday. | In
(2026-03-23). Can Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port handle the switch from Hormuz. newarab.com 
The kingdom, the world's largest oil exporter, has moved quickly to activate its east-to-west pipeline system, allowing crude from fields in the Gulf to be transported across the country to the Red Sea coast. | This shift has placed the port of Yanbu at the centre…
(2026-03-23). El Al reviews operations after Israel limits air traffic. newarab.com 
Israel's flag carrier, which has been operating repatriation flights since the outbreak of the Late on Sunday, after a security assessment, Transp…
(2026-03-23). Iran detains 500 on 'espionage' charges amid wartime crackdown. newarab.com 
(2026-03-23). For Muslims and Iranians in US, a bittersweet Eid and Nowruz. newarab.com 
This past weekend would have normally been a festive time of year for Muslims and Iranians in This year, however, with wars on Iran and Lebanon, along with regional turmoil, the holidays have been far from festive for those with loved ones and ties to the Middle East. | "I am an Iranian American, so this year has been very difficult," Leila Namvar, a resident of southern California, told The New Arab. | "Usually in Nowruz, we celebrate a…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). 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?
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). A coalition of 3? Just go for it! onlineopinion.com.au One Nation, Nationals and Liberals united? It may be the only path to ending Labor-Greens dominance.
(2026-03-23). The destruction of Gaza has not ended. responsiblestatecraft.org As the war in Iran absorbs the world's attention, with its
(2026-03-23). The road to Beijing doesn't run through Tehran. responsiblestatecraft.org As Operation Epic Fury enters its fourth week, American and Israeli forces can boast of many tactical victories. They have destroyed
(2026-03-23). Will Hormuz Become America's New Vietnam? unitedworldint.com How could an "operation" scenario unfold in the Strait of Hormuz, and what would the consequences be? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist When discussing a U.S. ground operation in Hormuz, it would be misleading to view the issue solely through the lens of military capability. For the true determining factors are the constraints imposed by …
(2026-03-23). Building Southeast Asia's Digital Health Future. unitedworldint.com Infrastructure, Trust, and Innovation By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Southeast Asia stands at a crossroads in the evolution of its healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital health technologies—everything from telemedicine and AI-driven diagnostics to wearable health devices and electronic health records. Yet despite the push, the region threatens to experience uneven growth in …
(2026-03-23). Vineland residents are protesting AI data center as concerns mount over noise and emissions. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | About 100 people gathered at a park in Vineland, New Jersey, on Saturday to voice their opposition to data centers and artificial intelligence. The crowd, some holding protest signs, shouted their disapproval of their local government, which has supported t…
(2026-03-23). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-23). SAVE Act: securing elections or disenfranchising voters? whyy.org Senate Republicans are pushing to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, including a key provision that requires proof of citizenship.
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks 250 Years of Democracy: What's your vision for the future? whyy.org How does Philadelphia show up for its residents living with a disability? What services are currently available and what can be improved? How did we get here and how do we mov…
(2026-03-23). Philadelphia museums are pooling resources — and telling bigger stories together. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This spring, many Philadelphia museums are presenting a flood of exhibitions jointly. The latest is a dual-site collaboration between the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, PAFA, and the Woodmere Art Museum, called "Bodies and Souls." | "It allows a great pooling of resources for us to tell a broader story," said Judith Thomas, deputy director of PAFA. "Where we can partner, where we can give greater exposure to artwork and artists, we're all in." | Institutional collabo…
(2026-03-23). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks Ableism Accessibility. whyy.org How does Philadelphia show up for its residents living with a disability? What services are currently available and what can be improved? How did we get here and how do we mov…
(2026-03-23). ICE officers will begin assisting TSA as shutdown frustrates travelers and screeners. whyy.org President Donald Trump's decision to Trump made clear on Sunday that he was going ahead with the plan to have immigration enforcement officers assist the Transportation Security Administration by guarding exit lanes or checking passenger IDs u…
(2026-03-23). 'They are dealing poison': Delaware authorities intensify crackdown on fentanyl dealers. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Ben Wallace keeps a pouch of naloxone, the medication that reverses opioid overdoses, in his car's glove box. | "Just in case, God forbid, I ever encounter somebody who's experiencing an overdose," Wallace told WHYY News. | Wallace has never needed to administer the antidote but said he keeps it handy because of his empathy for people in active addiction. | Wallace also keeps people with addiction, especially those hooked on ultra-potent opioid fentanyl, at the forefront of…
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks Más allá del Estatus: Nuestros Derechos y Recursos. whyy.org Este evento está diseñado para ofrecer un espacio informativo y accesible donde la comunidad pueda aprender sobre sus derechos y los apoyos disponibles en Delaware.
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks Más allá del Estatus: Nuestros Derechos y Recursos. whyy.org Este evento está diseñado para ofrecer un espacio informativo y accesible donde la comunidad pueda aprender sobre sus derechos y los apoyos disponibles en Delaware.
(2026-03-23). Trump's 48-hour ultimatum: A criminal threat of mass murder. wsws.org There is no other government in modern history that has issued so explicit a threat to destroy the foundational life-support systems of an entire civilian population as a condition of political submission.
(2026-03-23). Jacobin calls anti-capitalist opposition to war "sectarian" wsws.org Far from advancing the struggle against war, the SWP's opportunist perspective misled youth and workers who opposed the Vietnam War and blocked the development of socialist consciousness.
(2026-03-23). Colorado healthcare workers issue statement supporting striking JBS meatpackers. wsws.org "The same economic pressures that lead to dangerous line speeds, inadequate safety protections, and a lack of proper PPE and equipment in the past are mirrored in our own workplaces through chronic understaffing and cuts to essential services."
(2026-03-23). Fire kills 14 workers at South Korean auto parts plant. wsws.org This tragedy underscores the increasing corporate and official disregard for workers' safety and lives, not just in South Korea but internationally, especially in the auto industry.
(2026-03-23). Australia: Teachers to strike across Tasmania against real wage cuts. wsws.org This week, Tasmanian and Victorian teachers will carry out full-day strikes over pay cuts and dire conditions, but the Australian Education Union bureaucracy is keeping their struggles entirely separate.
(2026-03-23). South Australian election underscores crisis of two-party system. wsws.org Labor was returned to office but its vote fell in key working-class areas in an election characterised by the disintegration of the Liberals and the rise of One Nation.