(2026-03-26). ComicommentÔºö'Trapped' U.S. seeks exit from Hormuz. ecns.cn The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global energy transportation, and peace and stability serve the interests of all parties. The U.S. attempt to stir up tensions and pursue its own interests under the guise of an "escort coalition" is ultimately doomed to fail.
(2026-03-26). Comicomment: U.S. 'trapped' in Hormuz, escort plan fails. ecns.cn The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global energy transportation, and peace and stability serve the interests of all parties. The U.S. attempt to stir up tensions and pursue its own interests under the guise of an "escort coalition" is ultimately doomed to fail.
(2026-03-26). The murderous, absurd 'feminism' of the US-Israeli war on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz US and Israeli officials invoking women's rights to push their war on Iran should look at their war in Gaza and at home before making claims. COMMENTARY: By Eman Hillis Displaced from my home in northern Gaza, I sit reading reports of the Iran war as my little sister, 6, struggles to walk across the…
(2026-03-26). Spanish Prime Minister affirms opposition to war in Middle East, defends economic measures. ecns.cn Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday reiterated his opposition to the war in Iran, which has spread across the Middle East, criticizing the military actions of the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-26). Venezuela's Maduro back in U.S. court after stunning capture. ecns.cn Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro will appear Thursday in a New York court for the second time since his capture by US forces in an extraordinary nighttime raid.
(2026-03-26). China's Middle East special envoy meets GCC diplomats in Beijing. ecns.cn Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, held a collective meeting Wednesday with the diplomatic envoys of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in China.
(2026-03-26). What happens to centre-right politics if One Nation continues to grow? onlineopinion.com.au One Nation channels right wing fury, but ironically, can it ever do more than increase Labor's chances at every election it contests?
(2026-03-26). Vijay Mallya Celebrates RCB's Billion-Dollar Sale with a Nod to Critics. devdiscourse.com Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, facing extradition from the UK, has responded to the sale of the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for nearly USD 2 billion. Mallya, who originally bought RCB for Rs 450 crore in 2008, explicitly addressed past critics who dismissed the investment as merely a vanity project.
(2026-03-26). Ex-AVIC chairman handed suspended death sentence. ecns.cn Tan Ruisong, former chairman of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, was handed a suspended death sentence on Wednesday for embezzlement, bribery, insider trading and leaking insider information involving more than 700 million yuan ($101.5 million), the Dalian Intermediate People's Court in Liaoning province announced.
(2026-03-26). China steps up diplomatic outreach to ease tensions in the Middle East. ecns.cn China stepped up its diplomatic outreach on Wednesday over the Iran conflict, assuring the Gulf states that Beijing takes their security concerns seriously and will continue working with regional parties to help ease tensions.
(2026-03-26). Insights | Whoever launches war will eventually pay the price, says Singaporean scholar Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn "I hope that one of the lessons we will learn from the Iran war is that no matter how powerful you are militarily, you still suffer consequences of wars," says Kishore Mahbubani.
(2026-03-26). RoboSense Achieves Record Profit in 2025 with Robotics Dominance. devdiscourse.com RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd. has announced its financial results for Q4 and the full year of 2025, marking a significant milestone with its first quarterly profit. The AI-based robotics firm reported a net profit of RMB 104 million for Q4, driven by its strong robotics business momentum.
(2026-03-26). Dispute over truce bid exposes deeper divide. ecns.cn The United States has delivered a 15-point plan for a monthlong ceasefire to Iran, various media outlets reported on Wednesday, but a spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters denied that any such development had occurred.
(2026-03-26). Global South's voice vital amid economic uncertainty: Boao Forum for Asia. ecns.cn The more turbulent and uncertain the global economy becomes, the more important it is to heed the voices of countries in the Global South, an expert said on Wednesday at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026.
(2026-03-26). Activist journalist Terry Bell a life defined by unwavering commitment to justice and democracy. asiapacificreport.nz Radio 786 Anti-apartheid campaigner Terry Bell has died at the age of 84. A lifelong activist, journalist, and educator, Bell's life was defined by his unwavering commitment to justice and democracy. His early journalism career spanned several South African newspapers, where he also helped found the non-racial South African Journalists' Union. Bell was deeply involved…
(2026-03-26). Nation eyes hydrogen push in key plan period. ecns.cn China is pursuing industrial-scale breakthroughs in the hydrogen sector, targeting regional self-sufficiency in renewable and clean low-carbon hydrogen to fuel its broader economic transformation as the nation embarks on its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).
(2026-03-26). Tragic Bus Collision in Andhra Pradesh: 13 Dead, 22 Injured. devdiscourse.com A devastating accident occurred in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, when a private travels bus collided with a tipper, resulting in 13 fatalities and 22 injuries, according to police reports. Following earlier estimates suggesting 14 victims, an official confirmation from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) revised the death toll to 13.
(2026-03-26). Insights丨Steve Hoffman: China leads in embodied intelligence. ecns.cn "AI+" has been written in China's government work reports for 3 consecutive years. In a recent interview with China News Network, CEO & Chairman of Founders Space Steve Hoffman said AI will reshape nearly all industries.
(2026-03-26). China launches two new test satellites. ecns.cn China launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on March 26, 2026, successfully sending two new satellites, Siwei Gaojing-2 05 and Siwei Gaojing-2 06, into the preset orbit.
(2026-03-26). China urges Japan to thoroughly investigate break-in at Chinese embassy in Tokyo. ecns.cn The incident is a serious violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and posed a grave threat to the safety and security of Chinese diplomatic personnel and facilities, Lin said.
(2026-03-26). The war against Iran: Lessons still unlearned. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-26). Adam Sandler Leads Netflix's 'Time Out' Remake. devdiscourse.com Adam Sandler is stepping into the spotlight of Netflix's latest venture, the remake of the French psychological drama 'L'Emploi Du Temps,' retitled 'Time Out.'
(2026-03-26). 2026 Zhongguancun Forum opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference opened on Wednesday morning in Beijing, marking the start of a five-day event themed "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation."
(2026-03-26). Kerala Police Takes Action Against Misleading AI-Generated Video on Social Media. devdiscourse.com The cyber wing of Kerala police has launched an investigation against social media platform X and its user for disseminating an AI-generated video alleged to misrepresent the Prime Minister and Election Commission of India (ECI) in a defamatory manner. This action follows official alerts about the video's potential to mislead the public and undermine the integrity of constitutional authorities.
(2026-03-26). Chinese VP calls for stronger relations with Kenya. ecns.cn Chinese Vice President Han Zheng visited Kenya from Sunday to Wednesday at the invitation of Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, pledging to enhance trade with the East African country and accelerate the joint pursuit of modernization.
(2026-03-26). China's growth buoying regional, global economy. ecns.cn China's steady growth prospects, underpinned by its policy predictability, strong innovation momentum and vast domestic market, are injecting certainty into both the regional and the global economy amid geopolitical headwinds and energy-related crises, experts said on Tuesday.
(2026-03-26). Yale University choir visits Southwest China's Guizhou for cultural exchange. ecns.cn The Whiffenpoofs a cappella choir of Yale University visited Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province from March 23 to 24 for cultural exchange activities.
(2026-03-26). Bridging Paths: A New Era for Northeast India Tourism. devdiscourse.com In a significant development for tourism in Northeast India, the North East India Tourism Confederation (NEITC) and the Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration in the field.
(2026-03-26). Massive rare earth oxide reserves discovered in Sichuan. ecns.cn China has discovered an additional 9.67 million metric tons of rare earth oxides in Mianning county, Sichuan province, raising the total to 11.46 million tons, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Tuesday.
(2026-03-26). Political Showdown: Suvendu Adhikari Leads Ram Navami March in Mamata's Stronghold. devdiscourse.com BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took part in a Ram Navami procession on Thursday in Bhabanipur, the same Kolkata constituency where he will contest against TMC leader Mamata Banerjee in upcoming elections.
(2026-03-26). DMK Criticizes AIADMK Leader's Remarks on Alliances. devdiscourse.com The ruling DMK has vociferously criticized AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami for his comments concerning its alliance partners, deeming them 'unnecessary.' S S Sivasankar, a senior DMK leader and Transport Minister, drew parallels between AIADMK's future and the challenging situations faced by JD(U) in Bihar and Shiv Sena and NCP in Maharashtra.
(2026-03-26). Southeast Asia's Nuclear Renaissance: Powering the Future. devdiscourse.com Nuclear power is undergoing a revival in Southeast Asia, as nations strive to meet the soaring energy demands spurred by artificial intelligence-driven data centers.
(2026-03-26). Zhang Xuefeng, exam tutor turned influencer, dies at 41. ecns.cn Zhang Xuefeng, a popular entrepreneur in education field, died on Tuesday afternoon in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, following sudden cardiac arrest. He was 41.
(2026-03-26). Hainan Free Trade Port doesn't pursue zero-sum game, says Secretary General of ASEAN-China Centre. ecns.cn "China's Hainan Free Trade Port policy is aligned with its high-level opening-up strategy, pursuing multi-win outcomes and cooperation, not a zero-sum game," said Shi Zhongjun, secretary general of ASEAN-China Centre…
(2026-03-26). 2026 Zhongguancun Forum due to open. ecns.cn This year's forum will spotlight the theme of full integration between technological and industrial innovation.
(2026-03-26). China promotes open science cooperation. ecns.cn Amid intensifying geopolitical competition in high-tech sectors, China unveiled on Wednesday a plan to open some of its major scientific projects and facilities to the world, calling for the building of a "global technology community".
(2026-03-26). Recalibrating officials' understanding of governance achievement. ecns.cn Nearly four decades ago, while working in one of the poorest parts of east China's Fujian Province as the Party chief of Ningde Prefecture, Xi Jinping told local officials that ensuring access to everyday necessities for people living in remote areas, even items as basic as light bulbs and soap, was also a measure of good governance.
(2026-03-26). Cuba is running out of fuel and time. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-26). Middle East Tensions Surge, Impacting Global Markets and Oil Prices. devdiscourse.com Global financial markets are undergoing significant turmoil as escalating tensions in the Middle East impact asset prices and investor confidence. Stocks in Asia have seen a marked decline, with indices in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong facing significant drops.
(2026-03-26). Xiong'an takes shape, ready for new influx. ecns.cn As a "millennium plan" and a project with national significance, the Xiong'an New Area, about 100 kilometers southwest of Beijing, has been designed to relieve Beijing of functions that are nonessential to its role as the nation's capital, and to boost the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
(2026-03-26). Security experts concerned on potential harm of EV batteries. onlineopinion.com.au Security experts are concerned about the potential harm of EV batteries being in the wrong hands.
(2026-03-26). 'You are our friend, not an enemy': Iran assures safe Hormuz passage for India, 5 others. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-26). Udupi: Man Loses ‚Çπ57.7 Lakh in AI Trading Scam — Beware of Social Media Traps. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-26). La última estrella roja: Cuba en primera línea de batalla. cubadebate.cu Cuba resiste con lo que siempre ha resistido: solidaridad, adaptación y la certeza de que sus pilares no se negocian: salud y educación gratuitas. En medio de apagones y escasez, la isla no se apaga del todo. Solo espera, como siempre, que el mundo siga mirando.
(2026-03-26). Aboga presidente cubano por incrementar el intercambio económico-comercial con Panamá. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, agradeció el apoyo de Panamá a la resolución de la ONU contra el bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba y abogó por incrementar el intercambio económico comercial, al recibir al señor Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez, canciller de la nación istmeña.
(2026-03-26). Servicio Postal de EE.UU. impondrá un recargo al envío de paquetes ante alza de combustibles. cubadebate.cu El Servicio Postal de EE.UU. va a imponer un recargo al envío de paquetes para cubrir el alza del combustible derivada de la crisis energética por la agresión de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán, informa este miércoles The Wall Street Journal citando fuentes familiarizadas con el asunto.
(2026-03-26). Activista brasileño, Thiago àÅvila, agradece solidaridad tras arresto ilegal en Panamá. cubadebate.cu Después de más de seis horas de interrogatorio, el activista brasileño Thiago àÅvila quedó en libertad tras su detención por la policía durante una escala en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, en Panamá. àÅvila reiteró su compromiso de construir una sociedad libre de explotación, de opresión y de la destrucción de la naturaleza.
(2026-03-26). Meta y a Google son condenados en California por crear adicción a las redes sociales. cubadebate.cu Un jurado de California, en EE.UU., dictaminó este miércoles que Meta* y Google fueron los culpables de la depresión y la ansiedad de una mujer que usó compulsivamente las redes sociales cuando era niña, informaron medios locales. El jurado impuso una condena de tres millones de dólares en concepto de daños y perjuicios,…
(2026-03-26). La propuesta de negociaciones de EE.UU. es una admisión de su derrota, afirma canciller iraní. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araghchi, aseguró este miércoles que la propuesta de negociaciones presentada por Estados Unidos pone de manifiesto su derrota.
(2026-03-26). Naciones Unidas: La trata de esclavos, el crimen de lesa humanidad más grave de la historia. cubadebate.cu En un hecho histórico, la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas aprobó este miércoles una resolución que califica la trata transatlántica de esclavos y la esclavitud racializada de africanos como "el crimen de lesa humanidad más grave" de la historia.
(2026-03-26). Díaz-Canel: Estamos dispuestos a dar la vida por la Revolución (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, ofreció recientemente una entrevista al politólogo español Pablo Iglesias Turrión en el espacio digital Canal Red, la cual fue transmitida en el espacio Mesa Redonda.
(2026-03-25). UN rights council demands 'reparation' for Iran strikes on Gulf. newarab.com 
The The 47-member council backed a resolution brought by the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan demanding Iran immediately "cease all unprovoked attacks". | The resolution was adopted by consensus, though some countries, while backing the text, criticised its scope and the fact that it made no mention of Israel or the United States.
(2026-03-25). Iran rejects US plan to pause war, but what are their demands. newarab.com 
(2026-03-25). World risks 'recession' amid high oil prices: BlackRock CEO. newarab.com 
The world risks slipping into a global recession if "If there is a cessation of war, and yet Iran remains a threat — to trade, to the Strait of Hormuz, to the peaceful coexistence of the GCC region — then we could see years of oil above $100, closer to $150, which would have profound implications for the global eco…
(2026-03-25). US tracking closely how to get oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, White House says. al-monitor.com By Nandita Bose and Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) – White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday said the United States is tracking "very closely" how to get oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz."As far as tankers through the Strait, it's something we're tracking very closely," Leavitt told reporters about the key shipping lane near Iran. However, the press secretary said there is no "specific timeline" on when the tankers could move freely.
(2026-03-25). Iran says 'non-hostile vessels' can transit Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Iran has said "non-hostile vessels" can transit the "Non-hostile vessels…may, provided that they neither participate in nor support acts of aggression against Iran, and fully comply with the declared safety and security regulations, benefit from safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the com…
(2026-03-25). Headlines for March 25, 2026. democracynow.org Pentagon Reports as Many as 3,000 U.S. Troops Set to Be Deployed to the Middle East, Iran Continues to Launch Retaliatory Strikes Against Gulf Countries, Philippines Declares National Energy Emergency Due to U.S.-Israeli War on Iran, Lebanon Expels Iranian Ambassador from the Country, Russia Launches Nearly 1,000 Drones at Ukraine, NYT: TSA Shared Personal Info with ICE Before Arrests at San Francisco Airport, CNN: Concerns Raised About Safety at LaGuardia Airport Before Deadly Runway Crash, New Mexico Jury Orders Meta to Pay $375 Million for Harming Children's Mental Health and Safety, Eight Architecture a…
(2026-03-25). Russia sought to blackmail US using intelligence to Iran, Zelenskiy says. al-monitor.com KYIV, March 25 (Reuters) – Russia sought to blackmail the United States by offering to stop sharing military intelligence with Iran if, in return, Washington would cut off Ukraine from its intelligence data, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday.Zelenskiy, who said on Monday that Ukraine's military intelligence has "irrefutable" evidence that Russia is continuing to provide intelligence to Iran, told Reuters he had seen the data but provided no further details.
(2026-03-25). Israel strikes Iran as Trump says Tehran wants deal to end war. al-monitor.com Israel launched strikes across Iran on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump said Tehran wanted a deal to end the nearly four-week war despite its top diplomat rejecting any talks with Washington.The conflict has mushroomed to draw in nations around the Middle East, sending energy markets into a tailspin and threatening to torpedo the global economy.
(2026-03-25). Hezbollah rejects truce talks as Israel presses Lebanon strikes. al-monitor.com Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said negotiations with Israel under fire would amount to "surrender", as the Iran-backed group launched attacks and Israel said it was expanding a "buffer zone" inside Lebanon.Israel, which occupied southern Lebanon for around two decades until 2000, has kept up strikes on its northern neighbour and sent ground troops to take control of a strip up to the Litani River, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the border.
(2026-03-25). Trade ministers meet in Cameroon for critical WTO reform talks amid deep divisions. al-monitor.com YAOUNDE, March 26 (Reuters) – Trade ministers will meet in Cameroon on Thursday for crucial discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization, as some diplomats and trade officials warn that without an agreement, countries may set trade rules outside the organisation.The four-day gathering in Yaounde comes amid concerns over the impact of the U.S.—Israeli war on Iran on global trade, following a year of tariff turmoil triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's weaponization of trade measures.
(2026-03-25). 'Israel First' ex-Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy on why Netanyahu led Trump into illegal Iran War. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, The War and Peace Report. I'm Amy Goodman in New York, joined by, for the first time in six years except for yesterday, Juan González, also in New York. It's great to be with you again, Juan. JUAN GONZàÅLEZ: Thanks, Amy. And welcome to all of our…
(2026-03-25). Epstein cabal play games with human lives in Iran while grasping for unearned riches. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Kellie Tranter The actions of the Trump administration and its AIPAC-Israeli donors have reached new levels of immorality, illegality and unprecedented venality. It is almost universally accepted that the US-Israel attack on Iran had no justification under international law: it was simply a war of aggression and thus the commission of perhaps the…
(2026-03-25). Most Americans say US war on Iran has gone too far. newarab.com 
Most Americans believe the recent As the war launched by the US and Israel continues in its fourth week, the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research indicates that while President
(2026-03-25). Israeli strike damages home of Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. newarab.com 
The home of Palme d'Or-winning Iranian director Ahmad Kiarostami said in an Instagram post that the property was hit during what he described as an Israeli bombing raid on the capital's Chizar district. | "Last night, the Chizar neighbourhood was bombed, where both my mother's and my father's houses are located,"
(2026-03-25). Trump Declares Iran War "Has Been Won" as Pentagon Deploys 3,000 Paratroopers. truthout.org President Donald Trump dubiously claimed on Tuesday that the U.S. and Israel have already "won" their war on Iran, blaming the media for the continuation of the war as news emerges that the Pentagon is deploying 3,000 more troops to the Middle East. "We've won this war. The war has been won," Trump said in remarks to the media on Tuesday, parroting the same claims of victory he's asserted for… |
(2026-03-25). Pentagon Whistleblower Criticizes "Bloodthirst" of Iran War, Says Hegseth Is Enabling War Crimes. democracynow.org 
As the United States mobilizes thousands more troops for deployment to the Middle East, we speak with retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Wes Bryant, who criticizes the "bloodthirst" of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Bryant led the Pentagon office for civilian harm assessment from 2024 to 2025, before the unit was dissolved under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. | The "wholly illegal war" has been "carried out recklessly from the start and with little regard for the innocent," Bryant tells Democracy Now! "Pete Hegseth has already directed the committing of war crime…
(2026-03-25). U.S. sent Iran 15-point plan aimed at month-long ceasefire: Israeli media. ecns.cn The report, citing sources familiar with the matter, said US President Donald Trump's advisors Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are promoting a plan for an immediate pause in hostilities, using a 30-day window to finalize a 15-point agreement.
(2026-03-25). Thai fishing industry nears a standstill as Iran war pushes up fuel costs. al-monitor.com SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand, March 26 (Reuters) – A surge in diesel prices triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war onIran is pushing Thailand's multibillion-dollar fishing industry towards a standstill, with fishermen warning that their boats could be idled within days unless the government steps in.At the country's largest fishing port in a central province along the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, over half of the fishing trawlers are already docked and those still operating would likely stop work within days, said Jumpol Kanawaree, president of the Samut Sakhon Fishmonger Association.
(2026-03-25). 230 students, teachers killed as US-Israel hit schools in Iran. newarab.com 
Around 230 students and teachers in Iran have been killed since Iran's Education Minister, Ali Reza Kazemi, said that 177 students and cultural figures have also been injured, while more than 600 schools and cultural sites have been damaged since the onset of the attacks on 28 February. | The latest figures from the Iranian government follow the deadliest single incident of the conflict, which occurred on its first day…
(2026-03-25). Trump eyes Iran deal, but no end in sight for Israel war in Lebanon. al-monitor.com While Washington has signalled a diplomatic off-ramp from its war with Iran, Israel is preparing for the opposite in Lebanon ⚪ an open-ended military campaign against Hezbollah.Analysts said the message from Israel was a blunt one: Hezbollah must be disarmed, and that will take time."I suppose that (Israel's military) would like to have some more time to deal with Lebanon after the ceasefire with Iran," Orna Mizrahi, from the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies, told AFP.
(2026-03-25). Pope Leo: Aerial Bombing Should Have Been Banned Forever After 20th-Century Wars. truthout.org Pope Leo XIV has said that aerial bombings should have been banned forever after the wars of the 20th century, carving out the strong anti-war stance amid a backdrop of a U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that has received international condemnation for its wanton civilian slaughter. The pope made his remarks in an address to the staff of Italian carrier ITA Airways on Monday, where he tied papal air… |
(2026-03-25). Iran wants Lebanon included in any ceasefire, sources say. al-monitor.com By Samia Nakhoul, Laila Bassam and Maya GebeilyBEIRUT, March 25 (Reuters) – Iran has told intermediaries that Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement with the United States and Israel, six regional sources familiar with Iran's position said, linking an end of the war to a halt to Israel's offensive against Hezbollah.Iran's Press TV on Wednesday cited an Iranian official saying Tehran wanted any deal with the United States to secure an end to the war both on Iran and other "resistance groups" in the region.
(2026-03-25). De Moscú a La Habana: Estados Unidos pone bajo amenaza radioactiva y química a millones en Oriente Medio (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Las amenazas de EEUU e Israel de comenzar a bombardear la infraestructura energética iraní podría escalar hasta una catástrofe medioambiental con consecuencias para toda la región, alertan desde Moscú. Ante las amenazas de EEUU e Israel de comenzar a bombardear la infraestructura energética iraní, cada vez más suena la cuestión de øhacia dónde va la guerra con Irán?
(2026-03-25). Iran expresses thanks for emergency aid. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday expressed the hope that all parties involved would seize every opportunity and window for peace and act as soon as possible to start peace talks in the Middle East, during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
(2026-03-25). Beyond The Brink And Fighting Back: Justifications Of The War In Iran And Heroism. mediasanctuary.org This week President Trump erected a statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House. The explorer's record as a conqueror of the indigenous people of the Americas has tarnished his reputation in the eyes of many if not of Trump. In a discussion about heros and disillusionment this week, Beyond the Brink Podcast Host Rosemary Armao and opinion writer Jay Jochnowitz talk about heroism and role models and human flaws.
(2026-03-25). Trump says Iran to admit it wants a deal. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehran's denials were because Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side."They are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly. But they're afraid to say it, because they figure they'll be killed by their own people," Trump told a dinner for Republican members of Congress."They're also afraid they'll be killed by us."The US leader's comments came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that "we do not intend to negotiate".
(2026-03-25). Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi, Alexander Cornwell and Kanishka SinghDUBAI/TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was desperateto make a deal to end nearly fourweeks of fighting, contradicting the Iranian foreign minister who said his country was reviewing a U.S. proposal but hadno intention of holding talks to wind down the conflict.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said while there had been no dialogue or negotiation with the U.S., various messages had been exchanged through intermediaries.
(2026-03-25). Close all US bases in Gulf, end hostilities…: Iran's response to Trump's peace plan. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-25). Fiji's human rights watchdog raises concerns over new Israeli embassy plans. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Fiji's human rights watchdog has warned that the country's pro-Israel foreign policy and diplomatic engagement works against its international obligations and could be enabling "genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity" in Gaza. The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC) released a statement on Tuesday in response to the Fiji government announcing…
(2026-03-25). Israeli attacks hit Gaza shelters and aid site despite ceasefire. newarab.com 
An Israeli drone strike has killed two Palestinians and wounded at least four others in The strike hit early on Wednesday, according to medical sources cited by Turkey's Anadolu agency. | In a separate attack, four Palestinians, including three children, were wounded after Israeli forces targeted tents s…
(2026-03-25). Patti Smith Remembers Rachel Corrie, Sings "Peaceable Kingdom" at DN!'s 30th Anniversary Event. democracynow.org 
Over 2,000 people packed into the historic Riverside Church in New York on Monday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Democracy Now! The program included a reading by legendary singer Patti Smith from her new memoir Bread of Angels, in which she remembered the U.S. peace activist Rachel Corrie, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2003 while trying to protect Palestinian homes from destruction. Corrie inspired Smith's song "Peaceable Kingdom," which she performed alongside Tony Shanahan on guitar and her daughter Jesse Smith on piano.
(2026-03-25). Gaza civil defence says Israeli strike kills one, tents on fire. al-monitor.com A fireball erupted over Gaza on Wednesday as an Israeli strike tore through a tent camp housing displaced Palestinians, killing one person and injuring seven, the territory's civil defence agency said.The bloodshed was the latest to rock the war-shattered Palestinian territory despite a ceasefire in place since October 10.The strike hit the Al-Sitt camp in the Deir el-Balah area, said the civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas.AFP photographs showed flames engulfing the tents, sending thick black smoke into the sky.
(2026-03-25). Trump DHS Slammed After Data Reveals It Tried to Deport Nearly 300 Veterans. truthout.org The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attempted to deport nearly 300 veterans and their family members in Donald Trump's first year back in office, according to new data released by Democratic lawmakers, despite protections offered to those officers when they joined the military. Between Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, and January 26, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement… |
(2026-03-25). Standing in solidarity with women and queer people. cpusa.org 
This is the text of a pamphlet prepared by the Women's Commission of the Communist Party USA. Pamphlet is downloadable in PDF format. | We are at a tipping point for oppression faced by women and the LGBTQIA+ community, and these struggles are particularly acute for working class people. Under the Trump administration, queer women and women of color face intensified violence that degrades basic human rights and bodily autonomy for all. Bans on abortion and birth control serve a racist agenda based in eugenics. Restrictions on hormone therapy and bathroom use for transgender people shrinks universal access to s…
(2026-03-25). China's AI token usage jumps over 1,000-fold in two years. ecns.cn China's daily artificial intelligence (AI) token use has risen more than 1,000-fold over the past two years, a senior official said Monday, reflecting rapid growth in the country's AI sector.
(2026-03-25). Fire at Kuwait airport after drones hit fuel tank. newarab.com 
(2026-03-25). Volkswagen in talks to make Iron Dome parts for Israel. newarab.com 
German carmaker The discussions centre on converting Volkswagen's Osnabràºck plant to produce components for Israel's Iron Dome air defence system, including launch platforms, heavy transport vehicles and power generators. | Volkswagen sai…
(2026-03-25). Sudan army-aligned governor accuses Ethiopia of backing RSF. newarab.com 
An army-aligned Sudanese governor accused The paramilitary
(2026-03-25). Shenzhen plans drone delivery across borders. ecns.cn Shenzhen, Guangdong province, is drafting a pilot plan for cross-boundary, low-altitude logistics transport based on border crossings, aiming to launch its first route within the year and create a new logistics model with Hong Kong.
(2026-03-25). Minnesota Sues Trump Admin for Withheld Evidence in Good, Pretti Killings. truthout.org The state of Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to obtain withheld evidence that could be used to prosecute Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents who committed three separate shootings — two of them fatal — during their brutal immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities earlier this year. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District… |
(2026-03-25). Farmers Describe Torture From US-Ecuadorian Joint Military Operation. truthout.org Just a day after President Donald Trump suggested that he'd use his crushing economic blockade in a bid to "take" Cuba, an administration official said much more American warfare is on the horizon across Latin America. It's called "Operation Total Extermination," according to Joseph M. Humire, the acting assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs… |
(2026-03-25). Asia to keep driving global growth: Boao report. ecns.cn Asia's economy is set to remain a key driver of global growth despite mounting external uncertainties, a flagship report released at the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia annual conference in China's Hainan province has stated.
(2026-03-25). US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink. al-monitor.com With the war in Iran leading to a near-total internet blackout in the country, activists around the world ⚪ especially in the United States ⚪ are mobilizing to help Iranians stay connected via Starlink.Despite being banned, billionaire Elon Musk's satellite internet system has gained ground in Iran thanks to a network of international activists, multiple people involved in these efforts told AFP.
(2026-03-25). Saratoga City Council on Homelessness Ordinance. mediasanctuary.org On March 17, 2026 the Saratoga City Council opened their public comment period and various people spoke about Saratoga's homelessness ordinance. Here are some excerpts.
(2026-03-25). Pentagon Revises Restrictions on Journalists — by Essentially Kicking Them Out. truthout.org The United States Department of Defense (DOD) has established a new policy that essentially boots journalists out of the Pentagon building — less than a week after a federal judge ruled that a separate attempt by the agency to restrict journalists was unconstitutional. The DOD announced on Tuesday that it is closing the workspace in the Pentagon that has for years been used by journalists… |
(2026-03-25). It's Time to Tax the Rich. warisacrime.org With the deadline for paying federal income taxes fast approaching, the thoughts of American taxpayers turn naturally toward the age-old question: Why isn't there a fairer tax system? Currently, in fact, campaigns for state tax-the-rich legislation are flourishing in California, Colorado, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, and Virginia, and have already succeeded in getting …
(2026-03-25). Delia Ramirez Calls for Dismantling "Agency of Terror" as New DHS Head Sworn In. truthout.org Markwayne Mullin was sworn in Tuesday as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who was ousted earlier this month. Mullin has served as senator for Oklahoma since 2023 following a decade in the House of Representatives. He joins the Trump administration amid a partial government shutdown, with Democrats demanding reforms to immigration enforcement before fully… |
(2026-03-25). Canton Fair to debut eight new exhibition zones for green, smart products. ecns.cn With the China Import and Export Fair just around the corner, organizers have announced eight new exhibition zones to be dedicated to displaying green and smart products and technologies from Chinese companies.
(2026-03-25). 'He will never be replaced' tributes flow for 'fearless' Vanuatu journalist Dan McGarry. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Tributes are pouring in from across the region for "fearless" and "formidable" Vanuatu journalist Dan McGarry, who died on Wednesday. McGarry, 62, fell ill after a trip to Papua New Guinea earlier this month, from where he had to be evacuated to Brisbane to undergo a heart bypass. But he faced complications during…
(2026-03-25). Israel evicts 11 Palestinian families in east Jerusalem. newarab.com 
(2026-03-25). How to speak Zionist: A guide to. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-25). Who is Markwayne Mullin, the new US Homeland Security Secretary. newarab.com 
Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as The previous day, he was confirmed in a 54-45 vote, largely along party lines, with two Democrats, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, voting alongside their Republican colleagues. | His confirmation comes as the department faces growing scrutiny over its hardlin…
(2026-03-25). UN "Experts" Fueling Washington's Attacks on Nicaragua. covertactionmagazine.com United Nations "experts" on Nicaragua, working to sanitize the effects of a failed, U.S.-inspired coup attempt, have not visited the country since the violence occurred eight years ago. Yet, for them, Nicaragua is "a giant prison" in which the Sandinista government "has effectively taken its own population hostage." According to lawyer Jan-Michael Simon, the German …
(2026-03-25). The Problem Isn't "Kings" , The Problem Is US Presidents. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There's another giant "No Kings" protest The problem with the "No Kings" protests is right there in the title. They're saying "We don't want a king, we want a president!" But Donald Trump is not a king. He is a president. And that's the real problem: US p…
(2026-03-25). no such thing as a 3-winged bird: Labor and the new political Centre. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-25). Trump reschedules Iran-delayed China visit for May 14-15. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would visit China for a rescheduled state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15, rescheduling a closely watched trip that was delayed due to the ongoing Iran war.Trumpadded that he would host Xi for a reciprocal visit in Washington later this year."Our Representatives are finalizing preparations for these Historic Visits," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "I look very much forward to spending time with President Xi in what will be, I am sure, a Monumental Event."
(2026-03-25). In Lebanon, paramedics mourn their own killed in Israeli strike. al-monitor.com By Abdelaziz Boumzar and Yara NardiNABATIEH, Lebanon, March 25 (Reuters) – Wearing identical uniforms, a dozen paramedics gathered around a pair of caskets in the southern Lebanese town of Nabatieh, crying so heavily their shoulders shook, as they prepared to bury two of their own killed in an Israeli strike.
(2026-03-25). Colombia Supreme Court sentences far-right senator to 23 years in prison on corruption charges. colombiareports.com Colombia's Supreme Court sentenced Senator Ciro Ramirez of the far-right Democratic Center party to 23 years in prison for embezzling more than $24 million in public funds. According to the court, Ramirez led a criminal organization made up of government officials and State contractors that embezzled infrastructure funds and guaranteed no-show contracts for the Senator's …
(2026-03-25). Veteran French diplomat as UN personal envoy for Middle East war. newarab.com 
(2026-03-25). Teaching the history and charm of bookbinding in Troy. mediasanctuary.org This interview features Tim James, the owner of the Renascent Bookbindery in Troy. He gives tours on weekends while still producing books in an old fashioned way. In this episode, James talks about his background, passion, and mission as an educator and bookbinder.
(2026-03-25). China discovers world's 2nd-largest light rare earth deposit in Sichuan. ecns.cn China has discovered the world's second-largest deposit of light rare earths in Mianning county, Sichuan province, adding 9.67 million metric tons of rare earth oxides to its reserves — an increase of more than 300 percent, the Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday.
(2026-03-25). Satellite is no silver bullet: Our mobile networks still depend on fibre. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-25). Florida Passes Its Own Version of the SAVE America Act. truthout.org A signature piece of voting legislation championed by President Donald Trump may not have much of a future in the U.S. Senate, but in Florida, the future is here. Earlier this month, Republican lawmakers in Trump's home state approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's voter registration system, one that mirrors the core idea behind the federal SAVE America Act: requiring proof of citizenship… |
(2026-03-25). Petro says Colombia will pull out of investor protection treaties. colombiareports.com President Gustavo Petro said that Colombia will pull out of investor protection treaties that allow foreign corporations to sue the State over perceived losses before international tribunals. In a post on social media platform X, Petro said that "I accept the invitation from 200 global economists to change the global investment regime." Petro said that …
(2026-03-25). "People Have the Power" : Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe at Democracy Now! Celebration. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! celebrated its 30th anniversary Monday at the historic Riverside Church in New York. The night ended with Patti Smith performing her anthemic hit "People Have the Power," joined on stage by Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe, Hurray for the Riff Raff, the National's Aaron Dessner and more. | Watch the entire event
(2026-03-25). NY For All Advocates Blockade the Capitol. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday March 23, the NY Immigration Coalition and other supporters of the New York For All blockaded the state entrance to the Capitol, including stopping traffic on State Street. The Act would prohibit local governments and police from collaborating with ICE. The bill has not yet been re-introduced this year as changes are being negotiated. The protestors eventually went inside the Capitol to continue their protest but the state police declined to arrest people. We hear the read testimony of several people who have had negative interactions with ICE, followed by Rev. Peter Cook, and then from several of t…
(2026-03-25). CovertAction Bulletin Deception, Oppression Cover-Ups: Mueller Was No Hero. covertactionmagazine.com Former FBI Director Robert Muller died on March 20th. He entered into that position on September 4th, 2001. Within eight weeks of the 9/11 attacks, the FBI had arrested over 1,200 people—mostly Muslim men in the United States…
(2026-03-25). Trump Administration Will Pay Nearly $1 Billion to Block 2 Offshore Wind Farms. truthout.org The U.S. government will pay a French energy firm nearly $1 billion to cancel its plans to build a pair of wind farms off the East Coast, the Trump administration announced Monday in its latest move to stymie offshore wind. The French firm TotalEnergies will forfeit its leases for projects off the coasts of New York and North Carolina, with the United States paying $928 million to reimburse… |
(2026-03-25). Eugene Doyle: Kharg Island into the valley of death. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Described by analysts as a suicide mission, there are nonetheless rumours the US President has his eye on securing for the long-term the Iranian oil facilities on Kharg Island. "Just take the oil" has long been his motto. But I am beginning to wonder if a desperate Donald Trump is preparing…
(2026-03-25). Kuwait arrests 6 over alleged Hezbollah plot to assassinate leaders. al-monitor.com Kuwait said the individuals were plotting to carry out assassinations against officials, while Qatar and the UAE have also announced the dismantling of networks allegedly tied to Hezbollah and Iran's IRGC.
(2026-03-25). Trump's FTC Wages a War on Media Criticism. fair.org 
(2026-03-25). G7 allies meet against backdrop of wars in Ukraine and Iran, with unpredictable US. al-monitor.com VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France, March 26 (Reuters) – Foreign ministers from the world's leading Western democracies meet in France this week against the backdrop of wars in Iranand Ukraine, economic uncertainty, and mounting unease over an increasingly unpredictable U.S. foreign policy.The two-day gathering at the restored 12th-century Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Paris, brings together ministers from the G7 — Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.S. — alongside the European Union.
(2026-03-25). Blow to Nigel Farage After Government Bans Crypto Donations in Urgent Crackdown on Foreign Political Interference. bylinetimes.com Donations made in cryptocurrencies to UK political parties will be banned with immediate effect, with a cap placed on all donations coming from overseas voters, as Keir Starmer's Government responds swiftly to a landmark review into foreign interference in British politics. | The Philip Rycroft review into foreign interference in British politics, was launched in the wake of Reform UK's former Welsh leader Nathan Gill being jailed last year for taking pro-Russian bribes. | Published on Wednesday, the report calls for "robust action" to counter the threat of meddling in UK politics from hostile foreign actors.
(2026-03-25). Trump to hit Iran harder if Tehran does not accept defeat, White House says. al-monitor.com By Nandita Bose and Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will hit Iran harder if Tehran fails to accept that the country has been "defeated militarily," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday."President Trump does not bluff and he is prepared to unleash hell. Iran should not miscalculate again," Leavitt told reporters in a press briefing.
(2026-03-25). Raskin: DOJ Records Suggest Trump Leveraged Classified Docs for Financial Gain. truthout.org Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland), the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, is demanding "urgent answers" from Attorney General Pam Bondi over a memo suggesting that President Donald Trump may have used the classified documents he improperly removed from the White House at the end of his first term for his own financial gain. In his letter, Raskin said the memo in question — which… |
(2026-03-25). Lavrov Warned About Trump 2.0's Plans For Global Dominance. thealtworld.com Russia's threat perception of the US is growing as a result of stalled peace talks, increasing pressure to enter into even more concessions than were already agreed to during the Anchorage Summit, and the global systemic consequences of the Third Gulf War that the US initiated. | Last month, "
(2026-03-25). New DHS Head Markwayne Mullin Is "Trump Loyalist, Anti-immigrant, Incompetent" : Rep. Delia Ramirez. democracynow.org 
Markwayne Mullin was sworn in Tuesday as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who was ousted earlier this month. Mullin has served as senator for Oklahoma since 2023 following a decade in the House of Representatives. He joins the Trump administration amid a partial government shutdown, with Democrats demanding reforms to immigration enforcement before fully funding DHS. | "This agency of terror needs to be dismantled," says Congressmember Delia Ramirez of Illinois. "And whether it is Mullin, whether it is Noem, whether it's Tom Homan, that agency is dan…
(2026-03-25). Culinary heritage fuels Shaxian's prosperity. ecns.cn On the vibrant Taste of Origins snack street in Yubang village, Shaxian district in the city of Sanming, Fujian province, 60-something Zhang Xiuji plunges wontons into boiling water and deftly tosses noodles.
(2026-03-25). Neighborhood spurs tourism with immersive experience. ecns.cn Navigating the ancient stone corridors of Sanfang Qixiang — a well-preserved historical neighborhood in the heart of Fuzhou, capital of Fujian province — 26-year-old Xu Qing from Shanghai feels as if she has stepped through a portal.
(2026-03-25). The Right-Wing Misinformation Campaign Against Decriminalising Abortion Debunked. bylinetimes.com Last week the House of Lords backed an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill to end the criminalisation of women seeking abortion. The move has since been met with a flurry of misinformation and rage from the British right. | Peers supported Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi's bid to end the criminalisation of women seeking abortions, in place under a 164-year-old Victorian law, in an amendment to the Bill. | The historic vote was reached following a failed attempt to strike out Antoniazzi's amendment from the bill by Conservative peer Baroness Monckton, who labelled it a "radical proposal". | The changes would me…
(2026-03-25). 'A heinous crime': Strikes kill seven fighters in Iraq's Anbar. newarab.com 
An air strike on a military base in The strikes targeted a military healthcare facility at Habbaniyah base, with Iraqi officials saying the site was used by both the army and the
(2026-03-25). Tributes pour in for Lionel Jospin, 'father' of the Nouméa Accord. asiapacificreport.nz 
OBITUARY: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Political leaders and institutions have paid tributes for Lionel Jospin, the "father" of the 1998 Nouméa Accord, who died at the weekend aged 88. Jospin was a socialist prime minister who played a significant role in supervising the signature of the 1998 Accord, which paved…
(2026-03-25). Air China opens two new lines to Brussels. ecns.cn On March 24, Air China officially launched a new direct route between Beijing and the Belgian capital Brussels, with another Chengdu-Brussels service set to commence on March 26.
(2026-03-25). Tax the Rich: New Yorkers Demand an Affordable New York in Downtown Albany. mediasanctuary.org Union and organization members across the state gathered for a rally in downtown Albany on Feb. 25. The "Tax the Rich" rally participants demanded that state leaders invest in affordable housing, childcare, and healthcare.
(2026-03-25). Surge of 'tokens' signals fresh opportunities. ecns.cn The artificial intelligence surge is rapidly reshaping China's digital economy. On Tuesday, a senior official in charge of data security pointed to an explosion in "tokens" as both a barometer of growth and a new export frontier.
(2026-03-25). Global outrage mounts as Israel threatens to annex south Lebanon. newarab.com 
International condemnation is mounting over Israel's plans The criticism comes after far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared earlier this week that "the new Israeli border must be the Litani", while Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces would "control the se…
(2026-03-25). Hong Kong tourist group enjoys five-day customized tour in Hubei. ecns.cn A large tourist group from Hong Kong recently took a five-day customized tour in Hubei province, where they immersed themselves in its natural landscapes and cultural heritage. Local authorities said the visit was part of Hubei's efforts to develop its customized inbound tourism market. Designed for affluent travelers from Hong Kong, the itinerary combined scenic beauty with cultural experiences.
(2026-03-25). 'This Is the Only Post-9/11 Case Seeking Accountability for Torture to Reach a Jury': CounterSpin interview with Baher Azmy on Abu Ghraib justice. fair.org 
(2026-03-25). Trump's Iran War May Mark the Beginning of the End for Dollar-Backed US Empire. truthout.org In recent decades, imperialism has been somewhat out of fashion as a subject of analysis in academic circles. Yet in the past several months, President Donald Trump had reminded everyone that U.S. imperialism is indeed alive and kicking. In fact, imperialism never went away, as leading radical economist Costas Lapavitsas points out in the exclusive interview for Truthout that follows. Lapavitsas… |
(2026-03-25). 500 Protest Gov Hochul Push to Gut Climate Law. mediasanctuary.org On Wednesday March 25th 500 climate activists came to the State Capitol to urge state lawmakers not to give in to Governor Hochul's push to gut the state's climate law. We hear from Anne Rabe of the Alliance for a Nuclear Free NY; Greg Schwedock; Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action; Kim Fraczek of the Sane Energy Project; Molly Ornati of 350 Brooklyn; Alex Beauchamp of Food and Water Watch; Laura Faulk of the Climate Reality Project; Meghan Ahearn of NYPIRG; Jessica Azulay of AGREE: Jim Gordon of Extinction Rebellion; Bill Tai of Third Act; And Santosh of NY Communities for Change. About two dozen were eventually…
(2026-03-25). China launches Tibetan-language AI system DeepZang. ecns.cn China has unveiled DeepZang, the world's first Tibetan-language large language artificial intelligence (AI) model, as it steps up efforts to develop AI tools for minority languages.
(2026-03-25). UN calls on Libyan authorities to release political activist. newarab.com 
The Abdulati was detained on 18 March in the port city of Misrata, UNSMIL said. Misrata lies about 200 km (125 miles) east of the capital, Tripoli, home to the internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU). | The UN mission said Abdulati was reportedly detained by the Internal Security Agency, which operates directly under the GNU.
(2026-03-25). Forever chemicals: hazardous to your health. cpusa.org 
The past has been a mint
| Of blood and sorrow.
| That must not be
| True of tomorrow | — A mom was running a bath when she noticed the discolored water. It was 1967. With her young family, she lived on the side of
(2026-03-25). Disabled Organizers Are Facing Down Trump's Immigration Crackdown. truthout.org Since Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office last year, the number of people in immigration detention has almost doubled from 40,000 to about 75,000. Disabled people face an increased threat of violence and detention from law enforcement, including the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who have been deployed to terrorize communities and… |
(2026-03-25). Israel strikes south Lebanon amid Litani annexation threat. newarab.com 
Israel continued to launch attacks on southern Lebanese towns as well as the capital, Lebanon's state media reported that Israeli strikes and artillery shelling persisted in several towns in the Nabatieh, Bint Jbeil, Jezzine, and Marjayoun districts. | Beirut's southern suburb was also targeted in Wednesday…
(2026-03-25). Israel says struck two naval missile production sites in Tehran. newarab.com 
The "In recent days, the Israeli air force, acting on [Israeli military] intelligence, struck two key naval cruise missile production sites in Tehran," the military said. | The military claims the facilities were used to "develop and manufacture long-range naval cruise missiles, which are capable of rapidly destroying targets at sea and on land". | The str…
(2026-03-25). Silence the doctors, harm the children. onlineopinion.com.au When ethics becomes dissent: why doctors must be free to speak for patient safety…
(2026-03-25). Fresh Efforts to Restore Dedicated Haj Terminal at Mangaluru Airport. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-25). A Lasting Political Solution To The Afghan-Pakistani War Is Extremely Unlikely. thealtworld.com
(2026-03-25). Tulu Nadu's Lifeline in Peril: The Silent Poisoning of the Phalguni River. coastaldigest.com
(2026-03-25). Arriba a La Habana cargamento de arroz donado por China para reforzar abastecimiento. cubadebate.cu Cuba recibió un nuevo cargamento de arroz donado por la República Popular China, como parte de los vínculos de cooperación que mantienen ambas naciones. El buque Loyalty Hong arribó al puerto de La Habana con 15 mil 600 toneladas del grano, destinadas a contribuir al abastecimiento alimentario en el país.
(2026-03-25). Congresista estadounidense Nydia Velázquez presenta Resolución para impedir intervención militar contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La congresista Nydia M. Velázquez (demócrata por Nueva York) presentó una Resolución sobre Poderes de Guerra para impedir la intervención estadounidense en hostilidades militares en Cuba, con el apoyo del Congreso.
(2026-03-25). Alistando productos gráficos para la temporada ciclónica. cubadebate.cu øQué relación tiene la temporada anterior con todo esto que tendremos disponible para esta? Si usted es un seguidor de esta columna, ya de seguro recuerda que nos acercamos, casi en estas fechas, a un tema similar el pasado año: los cambios en el tamaño del cono de incertidumbre. Dele una ojeada, que desde ese punto de partida continuaremos la entrega de hoy.
(2026-03-25). Cuba vence a China Taipéi en su estreno en la tercera Liga de Campeones de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Cuba comenzó con el pie derecho en la tercera Liga de Campeones de Béisbol pues su equipo, Cocodrilos de Matanzas, superó este martes 9-8 a CTBC Brothers, de China Taipéi, en un encuentro que tuvo al borde del abismo a los antillanos y que terminó con un desenlace de infarto en el estadio Alfredo Harp, de la capital mexicana.
(2026-03-25). Granma 2.0 llegó a Cuba: Romper el cerco con ayuda humanitaria. cubadebate.cu A diferencia del Granma original, el viejo yate en el que los 82 expedicionarios del Movimiento 26 de Julio partieron a su cita con la historia desde el puerto de Tuxpan, para surcar las agitadas aguas del Golfo de México, en esta ocasión, el barco Granma 2.0, con 32 internacionalistas y periodistas de 11 países a bordo, navegó desde el puerto de Progreso hasta La Habana con buen tiempo.
(2026-03-25). Recibió canciller Bruno Rodríguez a su homólogo panameño. cubadebate.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, recibió hoy a su homólogo panameño Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vázquez, quien realiza una visita de trabajo a la isla. Rodríguez Parrilla expresó la seguridad de que esta oportunidad contribuya a continuar impulsando las históricas relaciones entre ambos países.
(2026-03-25). Emiten órdenes de captura por asesinato del senador Miguel Uribe en Colombia. cubadebate.cu La Fiscalía General de Colombia solicitó y obtuvo siete órdenes de captura contra integrantes del estado mayor del grupo armado Segunda Marquetalia por el magnicidio del senador y precandidato presidencial Miguel Uribe Turbay. Esto no fue un acto aislado, sino el resultado de una operación criminal estructurada, señalan las autoridades.
(2026-03-25). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Entrevista de Pablo Iglesias al presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel. cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda transmitirá este miércoles la entrevista que le hiciera el académico, político y comunicador español Pablo Iglesias al presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez y que fuera estrenada esta tarde en Canal Red de España.
(2026-03-24). Why did Trump reverse his threats and deadlines to destroy Iran? thealtworld.com How did Iran catch him in this trap? | After repeatedly threatening to launch a devastating strike on all Iranian energy facilities and allowing Iran only 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz to oil ships, the American president shamefully backpedalled just hours before the deadline. He rationalised his withdrawal by claiming that "good and fruitful talks" had taken place with Iran, and he thus directed that the strikes cease immediately. | The semi-official Iranian news source "Tasnim" reported that a high-ranking Iranian official who chose to remain anonymous denied any conversations with the US. The Iranian l…
(2026-03-24). German President Says Trump's War on Iran Should Cause Permanent Rupture With US. truthout.org German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has issued a rare condemnation of the U.S. over President Donald Trump's "disastrous" war on Iran, saying that it causes an irreparable rupture with the U.S. akin to Germany's rupture with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. In remarks to German diplomats in Berlin, Steinmeier said that the war "violates international law" and that the U.S. |
(2026-03-24). "Israel First" : Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy Says Netanyahu Led Trump into Illegal Iran War. democracynow.org 
"This is about how far Israel can extend its dominion, how much of a hard-power, dominant hegemon it can be in the region." Daniel Levy of the U.S./Middle East Project says that U.S. involvement in the ongoing war on Iran is being driven by Israel's expansionist ambitions in the Middle East. "Israel is still on the impunity high from its Gaza genocide, which has led us here." Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, also provides analysis of current U.S., Israeli and Iranian wartime strategy, as well as potential ceasefire negotiations and Israel's settler and soldier-backed et…
(2026-03-24). Iranian Government Dismisses Trump's Claim That US-Iran Negotiations Have Begun. truthout.org "This is about how far Israel can extend its dominion, how much of a hard-power, dominant hegemon it can be in the region." Daniel Levy of the U.S./Middle East Project says that U.S. involvement in the ongoing war on Iran is being driven by Israel's expansionist ambitions in the Middle East. "Israel is still on the impunity high from its Gaza genocide, which has led us here." Levy… |
(2026-03-24). Headlines for March 24, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Denies Trump's Claim of "Productive" Negotiations to End War, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich Calls for Annexation of Southern Lebanon, U.N. Special Rapporteur Says Israel Has Adopted Torture as State Policy, Cuba Says U.S. Oil Blockade Has Caused Massive Disruptions to Healthcare System, Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary, Replacing Kristi Noem, Unpaid TSA Workers Demand Paychecks as ICE Agents Deploy to U.S. Airports, Videos Show ICE Agents Violently Arresting Mother and Daughter at San Francisco Airport, Supreme Court Scrutinizes Mississippi Law All…
(2026-03-24). US, Israeli Attacks Have Damaged Nearly 500 Schools, 300 Health Centers in Iran. truthout.org The U.S. and Israeli bombardments of Iran have devastated tens of thousands of civilian facilities, the Iranian Red Crescent Society says, killing over a thousand civilians so far and damaging infrastructure considered completely off limits in war time like schools and hospitals. Over 82,000 civilian structures have been damaged by U.S. and Israeli bombardments, the group reported this week. |
(2026-03-24). How AIPAC's betrayal of its own cause fuelled the Iran war. onlineopinion.com.au Has AIPAC made Israel less secure? Its hardline influence may have deepened conflict, blocked diplomacy, and narrowed US foreign policy choices.
(2026-03-24). Irán se lanza a una guerra total contra el culto a la muerte. thealtworld.com Parálisis estructural. Meticulosamente programada. Inexorable. Ya en vigor. | El ataque al yacimiento de gas de South Pars en Irán —el mayor del planeta— constituye la escalada definitiva. | Neo-Calígula, en su característico modo de vociferación cobarde en Truth Social, se ha esforzado desesperadamente por culpar de ello a la secta de la muerte de Asia Occidental y eximirse de toda responsabilidad: afirma que Israel atacó South Pars ´por ira ª y que EE. UU. | no sabía nada de este ataque en concreto ª. Qatar ´no estuvo involucrado de ninguna manera, forma o modo. | E Irán atacó…
(2026-03-24). Livestream: Iranians stand firm in resistance. electronicintifada.net We speak to Professor Setareh Sadeqi in Isfahan. Jon Elmer on week through of the war, including Iran's capable drones and air defenses.
(2026-03-24). Revealed: Tony Blair's 'Dodgy Iran Dossier' Helped Shape Trump War Plan. bylinetimes.com Donald Trump's Iran war plan was influenced by a lobby group advised by Pete Hegseth, chaired by a member of the Bush family, and informed by flawed analysis produced under former Prime Minister Tony Blair, a Byline Times investigation has found. | The plan was based on the assumption that Iranians would rise up once the US attacked. | In a
(2026-03-24). "Under the Rubble" : Pulitzer Prize Winner Reads Poem About Gaza at Democracy Now!'s 30th Anniversary. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! celebrated its 30th anniversary at the historic Riverside Church in New York City with live performances by guests including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha. Mosab Abu Toha read his poem "Under the Rubble" and spoke about his experience surviving Israel's genocide of Gaza, which killed 30 members of his extended family. Watch the full event
(2026-03-24). Venezuela ALBA News 3.24.2026: Global Convoy to Cuba Arrives; President Maduro Trial opens March 26. afgj.org 
TeleSur: President Lula Warns that the US Aims to Colonize the Americas At the CELAC-Africa Forum on March 21, Lula issued one of his sharpest critiques of US foreign policy in recent years. He described current military and diplomatic moves as part of a deliberate plan to reimpose colonial dominance across the Western Hemisphere. "They want…
(2026-03-24). Last Comedy Show at Mojo's Cafe. mediasanctuary.org Five stand-up comedians will perform at Mojo's Cafe in one of the final performances it will host before closing at the end of the month. Tyler Artis and Brad Monkell are two of the comedians performing (along with Ed Kuleng, Duncan Harris, and Alana Gill) and they spoke with Doug Bierend and Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. This performance is on Wednesday March 25, at 7pm.
(2026-03-24). Gavin Newsom Says He "Reveres the State of Israel," Regrets Apartheid Label. truthout.org California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for saying in a recent interview that he "reveres" Israel, just weeks after he labeled it as an apartheid state. "I revere the state of Israel. I'm proud to support the state of Israel," Newsom said in an interview with Politico released on Tuesday, when asked whether he considers himself a Zionist. Newsom said that he is opposed to… |
(2026-03-24). Next Up to The Mic: D. Colin at The Linda. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis welcomes D. Colin. On August 12, 2021, she performed at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio for an evening of music and poetry with local singer/songwriter Caity Gallagher. | +++++ | In our area, we are very fortunate to have a multidisciplinary artist of Haitian descent whose work spans poetry, visual art, and theater with the talent of D. Colin. She is the author of the collection of poetry Dreaming in Kreyol and the playwright behind Simone: A One-Woman Show and Psalm 91: Releasing Religion. As a teaching artist and curator, she creates spaces for storytelling and healing. D's w…
(2026-03-24). This Century's 'Sarajevo Moment'. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-24). Dublin denies freedom to students protesting against genocide. electronicintifada.net Why has an Irish university entered new research partnerships with Israel?
(2026-03-24). US Concentration Camps Exist to Expand the Power of Trump's Authoritarian Regime. truthout.org The March 4, 2026, edition of the Arizona Daily Star put the facts succinctly: "A Haitian asylum seeker held for four months at Florence Correctional Center died Monday at a Scottsdale hospital due to complications from an infected tooth." It seems the infection spread from his tooth to his lungs, and he developed the pneumonia that killed him. In other words, U.S. |
(2026-03-24). Black Seniors Without Birth Records Could Be Disenfranchised by SAVE America Act. truthout.org When Courtney Patterson was born on his family's farm in Lenoir County, North Carolina, 80 years ago, he was fortunate that a country doctor recorded his birth, ensuring that he would have a document later. "But many other people who grew up with me didn't even have that," Patterson recalled. Babies were usually delivered at home by midwives who were illiterate. On the rare occasions a doctor… |
(2026-03-24). Climate-Fueled Heat Waves Are Creating a Water Crisis in the Southwest. truthout.org Tucson, Arizona — Deadly heat waves have become the summertime norm in Arizona and much of the Southwest in recent years. But this year, those heat waves are coming months before the height of summer. As an atmospheric "heat dome" planted itself over much of the U.S. West, temperatures outside Phoenix reached 101 degrees on the first day of spring, making Arizona the hottest place on Earth. |
(2026-03-24). "Deep State" Researcher Mae Brussell Was a Visionary Who Foresaw the Rise of Fascism in America. covertactionmagazine.com Dubbed the "Queen of Conspiracy" and a "modern Sherlock Holmes," Mae Brussell (1922-1988), the daughter of a prominent Los Angeles rabbi and a Beverly Hills housewife, became one of the 20th century's foremost researchers of the so-called "deep state."[1] The latter concept implies a hidden aspect of the U.S. government dominated by the CIA and …
(2026-03-24). Twin Cities Win JFK Library Award for Resisting ICE Crackdown. truthout.org On Thursday, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library announced that the people of Minnesota's Twin Cities will receive the Profiles in Courage Award for their resistance to President Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown earlier this year. The annual award — named for a book written by President John F. Kennedy listing figures who displayed courage and political integrity throughout U. |
(2026-03-24). Cambodia gains ground as regional investment interest grows. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-24). The Reserve Bank of Australia is playing with fire. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-24). Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Special Election, Despite Calling It "Cheating" truthout.org President Donald Trump utilized mail-in voting for a special election in Florida this week, despite years of falsely claiming that the method is rife with fraud and shouldn't be trusted. Voting records from Palm Beach County, Florida, indicate that Trump voted by mail for the election taking place on Tuesday. Mail-in ballots were due by this Sunday, meaning Trump cast his ballot sometime… |
(2026-03-24). Judge Calls Murder Charge in Georgia Abortion Case "Extremely Problematic" truthout.org A state judge in Georgia on Monday set a bail payment at just $1 for a woman who was charged with murder earlier this month after she took abortion pills to end a pregnancy — a charge about which Judge Steven G. Blackerby of State Superior Court expressed extreme skepticism. "I think that charge is extremely problematic," Blackerby said during a hearing that the woman, Alexia Moore… |
(2026-03-24). GOP Senator: Postwar Plan for Iran Is "Hope for the Best and See What Happens" truthout.org United States Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) indicated on Tuesday that the U.S.'s plan for Iran — as President Donald Trump wages an illegal and unprovoked war on the country — is to "hope for the best and see what happens." Earlier this month, Trump suggested that he intends to have final say on who will control Iran after the war's conclusion — blatantly contradicting his past claims that he… |
(2026-03-24). Bruce Springsteen Performs "Streets of Minneapolis" at Democracy Now!'s 30th Anniversary. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! celebrated its 30th anniversary at the historic Riverside Church in New York City with live performances by guests including musician Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen performed his new song, "Streets of Minneapolis," about the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis and spoke about his upcoming tour, which begins in Minneapolis next week. Watch the full event
(2026-03-24). Black Elders Without Birth Records Could Lose Vote Under SAVE America Act. capitalbnews.org 
When Courtney Patterson was born on his family's farm in Lenoir County, North Carolina, 80 years ago, he was fortunate that a country doctor recorded his birth, ensuring that he would have a document later. "But many other people who grew up with me didn't even have that," Patterson recalled. Babies were usually delivered at …
(2026-03-24). Colombia's prosecution to investigate mass complaints about sexual harassment in journalism. colombiareports.com Colombia's Prosecutor General's Office announced criminal investigations into sexual harassment in corporate news outlets after multiple journalists said on social media they were the victim of abuse. The deluge of sexual harassment complaints followed an announcement by one of the country's top television networks, Caracol, which said on Friday that it had "immediately activated internal …
(2026-03-24). No Kings Rally March 28 at NY Capitol. mediasanctuary.org No Kings Collective Albany, in coordination with other community groups, will host a No Kings 3.0 Rally, Food Drive, and March at West Capitol Park from 11am-1pm. With several thousand events taking place nationswide wide, organizers say that "America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear. It belongs to us, the people." Bryan Paz-Hernandez and Autumn Anderson of the No Kings Collective Albany speaks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-03-24). Office of Refugee Resettlement Has Become an Arm of Immigration Enforcement. truthout.org Carlos arrived at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in New Mexico in December, believing he was one step closer to reuniting with his children. By that point, his 14-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter had been in a federal shelter in Texas for nearly a year after crossing the border to be with him. "I feel like I'm suffocating inside this shelter, trapped with no way out,"… |
(2026-03-24). Reform UK Councils Are Dismantling the Fight Against Climate Change. bylinetimes.com Seven out of ten Reform UK controlled councils have scrapped their climate targets since being elected last May, while the party continues to push discredited ideas about the cause of man made climate change, according to new academic analysis. | Reform-run councils have removed content about climate change from strategy documents, and three have successfully moved to rescind Climate Emergency Declarations, the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics has found. | Climate change denial has also been expressed by Reform UK councillors in at least five c…
(2026-03-24). 'A Media System Built on Profit Is Incredibly Fragile': CounterSpin interview with Jim Naureckas on MAGA vs. the First Amendment. fair.org 
(2026-03-24). As Trump Deploys ICE Agents to Airports, TSA Agents Continue to Go Without Pay: AFGE Union Steward. democracynow.org 
The partial government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security has caused major staffing shortages within the Transportation Security Administration, an agency under DHS that handles airport security procedures created in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center. TSA officers have not been paid for over a month, leading to hundreds of resignations and leaves of absence. As airports are hit with significant delays, Cameron Cochems, the vice president of a union representing thousands of fellow TSA workers, urges travelers to use their time waiting to call their el…
(2026-03-24). Rage Against ICE in Minnesota Was Born Out of Heartbreak. truthout.org The resistance to Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis was a courageous response to our nation's ongoing moral crisis in immigration policy. Acts of civil disobedience over the last couple months have raised public consciousness of corporate collusion with state violence, encouraged people to take risks in defense of their neighbors, and even elevated the role of love in resistance. |
(2026-03-24). Talk World Radio: John Reuwer on Taking Aid to Cuba. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: John Reuwer is Treasurer and a Member of the Board of Directors of World BEYOND War. He is a retired emergency physician whose practice convinced him of a crying need for alternatives to violence for …
(2026-03-24). The US' Attempted Capture Of Kharg Island Would Be The Ultimate Gamble. thealtworld.com
(2026-03-24). As the wheels come off the Iran conflict, it compels the decision: 'Where do we stand?'. thealtworld.com