(2026-03-27). Radical Empathy: A Force Beyond War. counterpunch.org 
Boys will be boys. Just ask the president. At a gathering of Republicans a few days ago, Donald Trump talked nonchalantly about the recent sinking of an apparently unarmed Iranian frigate by the U.S. Navy — in the Indian Ocean, more than 2,000 miles from the Persian Gulf. A total of 104 crew members were
(2026-03-27). Israeli Biolab Update, 13 US Bases "All But Uninhabitable" After Strikes Trump's Faux Negotiation. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/26/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-03-27). Trump claims Iran seeking deal as military tensions and uncertainty intensify. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is "begging to make a deal" as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict. Speaking during a cabinet meeting, Trump dismissed reports suggesting a lack of negotiations, insisting talks are happening behind the scenes. He also warned Iran's leadership, including Mojtaba Khamenei, of severe consequences if no agreement is reached. The remarks come amid rising military tensions and conflicting narratives over diplomacy, fueling uncertainty about whether the crisis will move toward negotiations or further escalation in the region.
(2026-03-27). Trump, Iran clash over claims of stalled talks as tensions and conflict escalate. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-27). Israel's hit list blocked? Trump & Pakistan team up to save Mojtaba's top aides from assassination. hindustantimes.com Backchannel diplomacy may have quietly reshaped the battlefield, as reports suggest Donald Trump pressured Benjamin Netanyahu to pause targeted strikes on key Iranian leaders following intervention from Pakistan. The temporary removal of top figures like Abbas Araghchi from Israel's hit list highlights the high-stakes tug-of-war between ongoing military operations and urgent diplomatic efforts. Even as Israel vows to continue its campaign, mediation channels involving Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt signal a fragile push toward negotiations—despite Iran rejecting Washington's peace terms.
(2026-03-27). As Trump pushes for a deal with Iran, is Israel quietly making peace impossible in Middle East war. hindustantimes.com This war was supposed to be quick. Clean. Controlled. But weeks in, the signals are colliding and the real battle may no longer be on the battlefield. Is Donald Trump trying to end a war that Benjamin Netanyahu is not ready to stop? Because behind the airstrikes, a quieter story is unfolding. Washington is floating a deal with Iran, one that demands dismantling its nuclear and missile capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief. Tehran is rejecting it. And Israel appears to be raising the bar so high that diplomacy itself starts to collapse. So what's really happening here? Are the United States and Israel stil…
(2026-03-27). Two China-owned mega ships begin transiting Hormuz Strait after standstill: report. ecns.cn Two 20,000-TEU container ships operated by China's COSCO SHIPPING Lines — CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean — which had been stranded in the Persian Gulf on the western side of the Strait of Hormuz, began transiting the strait on their return voyage to China, according to Cailian Press on Friday.
(2026-03-27). Putin warns Iran war impact could match COVID-19 level instability | Trump. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed business leaders at a major economic forum, warning that global instability driven by the Middle East conflict could rival the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed the need for strong cooperation between the state and business to maintain economic stability despite sanctions and market volatility. Putin highlighted Russia's focus on technological innovation, including artificial intelligence and digital platforms, while urging caution against short-term gains. He also emphasized national sovereignty and long-term economic resilience as key priorities amid shiftin…
(2026-03-27). Europeans to press US over Russian support for Iran during war. newarab.com 
European powers on Thursday accused Russia of helping
(2026-03-27). Russia has requested consultations with UNSC over strikes on civilian targets in Iran: AP. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-27). Iran's harder-to-hunt long-range missiles are taking greater toll. scmp.com Almost four weeks of unrelenting US and Israeli air strikes have severely weakened Tehran's military, but what remains of its vast missile arsenal was being used more efficiently from hard-to-reach bases in eastern Iran. | In the latest example, strikes last weekend against Israel injured more than 100. Targets included the city of Dimona, home to the country's main nuclear research facility, and most likely involved Khorramshahr missiles, which have among the longest ranges and heaviest payloads…
(2026-03-27). Iran, Israel trade heavy strikes; reports claim IRGC Navy chief killed | Trump. hindustantimes.com Iran and Israel are locked in one of the most intense exchange cycles of the war so far, as the IRGC announces the 81st and 82nd waves of "Operation True Promise 4," featuring mass drone and missile strikes on Israeli military and strategic sites. According to Iranian outlets, the latest attacks targeted military centers and nuclear‚Äëlinked industries south of the Dead Sea, after earlier waves were aimed at more than 70 locations including Haifa, Dimona, Hadera and Tel Aviv. Israel says it has faced multiple waves of incoming missiles since early Thursday, underscoring the sustained tempo of Iran…
(2026-03-27). The difference between Hezbollah/Iran and Israel/U.S. workers.org 
Israel has carried out at least five "double-tap strikes" in March in Lebanon, a tactic in which an initial strike is followed by a pause, allowing medical workers to arrive before the area is bombed for a second time. According to The Guardian, "Lebanese health care workers and officials say Israeli . . . |
(2026-03-27). Sri Lanka: Workers and students call for mobilization against the US-Israeli war on Iran. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality in Sri Lanka are campaigning ahead of a public meeting against the US-Israeli war on Iran, to he held on April 7.
(2026-03-27). Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants for ten days. geo.tv 
Protesters attend an anti-US and anti-Israeli rally, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-03-27). Iran files UN complaint against UAE over facilitating US-Israeli attacks. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-27). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-03-27). The Art of Coping with Unfathomable Rage in Infuriating Times. counterpunch.org A wise man once said that rage is merely depression turned outward. I don't know what that mother____er's name was, but I'd like to rip his ____ing head off and kick it through a stained-glass window because outward is exactly where my depression belongs right now more than ever before. I have spent most of
(2026-03-27). The potential of an Asian carbon market. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia remains one of the best platforms in the world to hear ideas you won't hear anywhere else. And at a panel I moderated on Wednesday on climate governance, one idea stood out.
(2026-03-27). Man who broke into Chinese Embassy in Japan handed over to police. ecns.cn A man who forcibly entered the Chinese Embassy in Japan earlier this week has been handed over to Japanese police, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-03-27). Plenary session of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 kicks off in south China. ecns.cn The plenary session of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 kicked off on Thursday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
(2026-03-27). Japanese public figures criticize gov't response to Chinese embassy intrusion. ecns.cn Japanese public figures have criticized the government's response to the forcible intrusion by a member of the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) into the Chinese embassy in Japan earlier this week, calling the act serious in nature and questioning the government's handling of the matter thus far.
(2026-03-27). Why Pauline One Nation will never win government. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-27). As the Israeli people suffer, Netanyahu has nothing to offer but empty rhetoric. haaretz.com Prime Minister Netanyahu has generously bestowed promises on residents of northern Israel, but funding is reserved solely for his political allies ‚ñ IDF chief Eyal Zamir has drawn a target on his own back…
(2026-03-27). The military arm of the campaign to Judaize the West Bank has been given a free hand. haaretz.com The West Bank District Police are not part of the equation, the Shin Bet has become irrelevant and the boundaries between Israeli citizens and the army have completely blurred in the West Bank. The project of cleansing the occupied territories of Arabs is gaining momentum – and no one is stopping it. 'Even when there are reports that something is going to happen,' says one reserve soldier, 'we get there after the fact'…
(2026-03-27). China identifies Mexico's restrictive measures as trade, investment barriers. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday released the findings of an investigation into Mexico's restrictive measures against China and other non-free trade agreement (FTA) partners, stating that these measures constitute trade and investment barriers.
(2026-03-27). Pakistan: Airstrike on Afghan Medical Facility Unlawful. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man places stones on graves during a mass funeral for victims of the Pakistani airstrike on the Omid Drug Rehabilitation Center in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 26, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai…
(2026-03-27). China vows to further expand opening-up. ecns.cn China reaffirmed on Thursday its commitment to further expanding high-standard opening-up and domestic demand, sharing development opportunities with the rest of the world, and welcoming businesses from all countries to further tap the Chinese market amid global challenges.
(2026-03-27). Iran war risks, Southeast Asia's fuel crisis, Xinjiang's 'salmon': SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. What if US ground forces march into Iran? Chinese experts weigh the risks…
(2026-03-27). Despite congestion warnings, Knesset advances bill allowing Uber to operate in Israel. haaretz.com To be eligible to offer paid rides, the bill requires drivers to have at least four years of driving experience and no ongoing probationary license suspension. The bill does not provide compensation for taxi drivers, who are required in Israel to hold a special license that costs about a quarter million shekels…
(2026-03-27). China launches zero-carbon electric vessel fleet on upper reaches of Yangtze River. ecns.cn Hubei province launched the first zero-carbon emission vessel fleet for the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward in green waterway transport.
(2026-03-27). 2026 ZGC Forum highlights deep integration of technological and industrial innovation. ecns.cn The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) Annual Conference opened on Wednesday in Beijing under the theme "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation." The event runs from March 25 to 29.
(2026-03-27). Intra-regional cooperation key to Asia's economic resilience. ecns.cn While economic fragmentation and protectionism are on the rise, Asia has formed a dynamic regional economy that effectively hedges against external risks. In the past three decades, intra-regional trade and investment in Asia have grown markedly, consolidating its role as a "ballast" for global trade.
(2026-03-27). Australian teachers speak out against assault on wages, conditions at mass strike in Victoria. wsws.org "We've got mould in our ceiling. We've got leaking roofs. The place is nearly falling around us in some instances, but we're not being given the funding to be able to have that fixed."
(2026-03-27). March 28 "No Kings" protests: The fight against the war on Iran is at the center of the fight against Trump's dictatorship. wsws.org The war against Iran is being waged as a criminal conspiracy against the population of the United States and the entire world.
(2026-03-27). Hundreds of thousands demonstrate in Argentina on 50th anniversary of US-backed military coup. wsws.org The marches reflected both a living identification with the tens of thousands murdered between 1976 and 1983 and a mounting anger over the Milei administration's authoritarian measures.
(2026-03-27). Introduction to the book presentation: "Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism" with David North at Humboldt University in Berlin. wsws.org We are publishing here the remarks by Johannes Stern introducing the book presentation Where Is America Going? Fascism or Socialism with David North at Humboldt University in Berlin. David North's lecture at Humboldt University, titled "American Imperialism and the Subjugation of Iran," is published here. In the coming days, the WSWS will also publish a video of the event.
(2026-03-27). 1,790 athletes to compete at Sanya Asian Beach Games as final preparations intensify. ecns.cn With less than one month to go until the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Beach Games, organizers said the final phase of preparations is underway, with event coordination, venue construction, and services on track. Athlete registration has concluded, and the operational framework for the competition is in place.
(2026-03-27). BFA holds sub forum themed 'World Economic Transformation: Asia's Leading Role'. ecns.cn Sub-forum themed "World Economic Transformation: Asia's Leading Role" of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 is held in Boao, Hainan Province, March 26, 2026.
(2026-03-27). Helicopter Crash Rocks Kauai's Na Pali Coast. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic incident, a helicopter carrying five individuals, including the pilot, crashed Thursday afternoon on Kauai's remote Kalalau Beach. The Kauai Fire Department confirmed the crash, which left all aboard injured.
(2026-03-27). Press conference for 2026 Boao Forum for Asia annual conference held in China's Hainan. ecns.cn A press conference for the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference and the launch of its flagship reports was held on Tuesday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
(2026-03-27). Foreign trade will remain growth engine of economy. ecns.cn China's imports and exports of goods exceeded 7.7 trillion yuan ($1.12 trillion) in the first two months of 2026, registering an 18.3 percent year-on-year increase. Chong Quan, China's former deputy international trade representative, spoke to National Business Daily about the challenges and opportunities for China's foreign trade. Below are excerpts of the interview.
(2026-03-27). Guardian: Ex-PM Olmert urges ICC to intervene against West Bank. haaretz.com Olmert urged the ICC to take action 'if law enforcement authorities in Israel do not fulfil their duty.' Analysis by the British paper found that Israel has not prosecuted its citizens for the killings of Palestinian civilians since 2020.
(2026-03-27). Zero-tariff treatment offers Africa multiple benefits. ecns.cn China introduced zero-tariff treatment for imports from all the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations on Dec 1, 2024. For imports that are subject to tariff quotas, those within the quota are exempt from tariffs, while tariff rates for those exceeding the quota remain unchanged. China is now extending the zero-tariff policy to all African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.
(2026-03-27). Mexico's navy searches for 2 Cuba-bound aid boats that are missing. scmp.com The Mexican navy said on Thursday that it was searching for two boats transporting humanitarian aid for Cuba with nine crew of different nationalities on board. | The vessels set sail last Friday from Isla Mujeres in Mexico's southeastern state of Quintana Roo and were due to arrive in Havana on Tuesday or Wednesday this week, the navy said in a statement.
(2026-03-27). Asian Markets Jitter as Middle East Tensions Influence Global Trends. devdiscourse.com Asian markets showed signs of recovery on Friday, recouping some losses as ongoing tensions in the Middle East affected oil prices and global economic trends.
(2026-03-27). Ryan Gosling to Star in Daniel's Next Sci-Fi Adventure. devdiscourse.com Renowned actor Ryan Gosling is set to star in a new sci-fi action comedy, directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known for the critically acclaimed 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. The untitled movie is scheduled for a November 19, 2027 release by Universal Pictures.
(2026-03-27). China's installed power capacity hits 3.95b kW as solar and wind surge. ecns.cn China's total installed power generation capacity reached approximately 3.95 billion kilowatts by the end of February, representing a 15.9 percent increase year-on-year, according to data released by the National Energy Administration on Wednesday.
(2026-03-27). Nagaland's FNTA Bill Deferred Amidst Fresh Concerns. devdiscourse.com The Nagaland assembly has decided to defer the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, sending it back to the state government for further scrutiny. The decision comes in response to concerns voiced by MLAs and pending inputs from the Central government.
(2026-03-27). Man sentenced to 3 years in prison for planting plastic in mooncakes to extort hotels. ecns.cn A 19-year-old man in China was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for five years, after planting plastic film in mooncakes and demanding compensation from multiple hotels, authorities said, according to media reports.
(2026-03-27). Italy's Youth Deliver a Historic NO! counterpunch.org 
In a stunning blow to Giorgia Meloni's far-right government, Italian voters delivered a decisive rejection of a proposed constitutional referendum on judicial reform in a vote held March 22nd and 23rd, 2026. Final results showed the NO camp winning 53.8% to 46.2% for YES, on a robust turnout of 58.7% — far exceeding expectations for
(2026-03-27). Palestinian Muslim women win suit against Portland police. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon On March 19, Serine Abuelhawa and Marjannah Hassan, leading Palestinian activists in Portland, won a lawsuit against the Portland police who had illegally forced them to remove their hijabs (religious head coverings) and then to pose for mug shots with them off. Male cops escort Serine Abuelhawa to . . . |
(2026-03-27). Fascist local sheriff Chad Bianco seizes ballots cast in recent California referendum on redistricting. wsws.org Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco, a former Oath Keeper and outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, seized ballots cast in the recent special election that gerrymandered California congressional districts to favor Democrats.
(2026-03-27). Spain to boost Algeria energy partnership as ties strengthen. newarab.com 
Beginning a two-day visit and with no end in sight to the Iran war, Spain and Algeria are connected…
(2026-03-27). The War on Yugoslavia 25 Years Later: NATO's Blueprint For the Conflicts of the Twenty First Century. globalresearch.ca [This podcast was first published by GR in March 2024.] | "The [1999] bombing war violates and shreds the basic provisions of the United Nations Charter and other conventions and treaties; the attack on Yugoslavia constitutes the most brazen international …
(2026-03-27). Iran's Araghchi Warns Gulf Hotels Against Hosting Military Personnel. english.almanar.com.lb Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi advised hotels in Gulf states to deny services to military personnel posing risks to civilians. In a post on X, the top Iranian diplomat said that from the outset of this war, US soldiers fled military bases in GCC to hide in hotels and offices. He stated that the US …
(2026-03-27). "I'm all for everyone going on strike" : JBS meatpackers in Greeley, Colorado continue historic strike. wsws.org While UFCW Local 7 has indicated picketing will end on Friday, workers on the picket line told the WSWS they are eager to extend and expand the struggle.
(2026-03-27). Maintain the Roadless Rule. counterpunch.org 
Roadless lands along Lynn Canal, Tongass NF, Alaska. Photo by George Wuerthner In 2001, the Forest Service passed the Roadless Rule Conservation Act. The Trump administration is seeking to rescind the Act. During a brief public comment period, 99% of the respondents opposed the idea. The Roadless Rule affected 58.5 million acres of Forest Service
(2026-03-27). China's Hainan FTP reports substantial tariff exemptions since special customs operations. ecns.cn The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) in south China's Hainan Province saw a surge in transactions involving zero-tariff goods during the first 100 days of its island-wide special customs operations, according to official data released on Thursday.
(2026-03-27). China urges Japan to correct mistakes to enable normal economic, trade cooperation. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged Japan to reflect on and correct its mistakes to pave the way for normal economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
(2026-03-27). China to establish nationwide long-term care insurance system. ecns.cn China on Wednesday issued a set of guidelines to accelerate the establishment of a nationwide long-term care insurance system, with the aim of addressing the basic care needs of people who have difficulty in taking care of themselves.
(2026-03-27). China welcomes U.S. firms to continue growing in its market: commerce minister. ecns.cn China welcomes companies from the United States to continue expanding their presence in the Chinese market and prosper together with China, according to Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao.
(2026-03-27). What ancient Chinese wisdom can offer a divided world — and the US. scmp.com Amid uncertainty over the timing of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, the world is watching closely to see where the two largest economies are leading us. At a time of cascading crises like wars, regional tensions and economic uncertainty, the relationship between Washington and Beijing has become one of the most important variables for global stability. | And yet, for all the analysis of military budgets, trade deficits and geopolitical competition, one…
(2026-03-27). US currency to bear Trump's signature in first for a sitting president. scmp.com The US Treasury Department plans to put US President Donald Trump's signature on all new US paper currency, the agency announced on Thursday. | The move would be a first for a sitting president, since traditionally, US paper currency carries the signatures of the Treasury secretary and the treasurer, not the president. | The news was first reported by Vanity Fair.
(2026-03-27). Time for the 25th? A Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-27). Operation Epic Fury and US unreadiness for war. onlineopinion.com.au The myth of US military invincibility collides with a harder reality: unreadiness, depleted stockpiles, and a war exposing the limits of power.
(2026-03-27). Iran recruiting teenagers for Tehran checkpoints amid war. newarab.com 
Iran's security forces are recruiting children as young as 12 to man checkpoints and perform other duties during the war in the capital, a Checkpoints have sprung up all around Tehran since the start of the war, with residents reporting teenagers in plainclothes manning some of them with machine guns. | Iranian authorities have launched a recruitment drive dubbed "For Iran" in Tehran to register people to join the security forces, lowering the minim…
(2026-03-27). Iran forbids sports teams from traveling to 'hostile' countries. newarab.com 
Iran has banned its The ban announced by Iran's Ministry of Sports in Tehran didn't mention the World Cup which starts 11 June in the United States, Canada and Mexico. | The ministry's statement singled out the Tractor game against
(2026-03-27). Boao Forum vital bridge between China and Asia. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 was held this week in Hainan province with the theme of "Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation". China News Service spoke to Wu Shicun, chairman of the Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance on the forum's role in regional development. Below are excerpts of the interview.
(2026-03-27). India's Bold Tax Moves: Excise Duty Cuts and Windfall Taxes Amid Global Oil Turmoil. devdiscourse.com India has taken significant fiscal measures by slashing excise duties on petrol and diesel to shield consumers from potential inflation surges, following increased global oil volatility attributed to the Iran conflict. This tax adjustment seeks to balance electoral interests against economic pressures, even as experts predict fiscal strains.
(2026-03-27). Why Is NATO In Yugoslavia? First Step in NATO's Expansion, "Others Are Planned for the Near Future" globalresearch.ca Sean Gervasi had tremendous foresight. He understood NATO enlargement several years before it actually unfolded into a formidable military force.
(2026-03-27). Architecture of Cities: Mapping Beauty XXVII. counterpunch.org 
Truthful Fictions My continuous affliction: A companion of constant amusement: My nightmares appears: Awakening to eyes in panic mode: The fractional psychosis that is eternally embedded is part "…Cuckoo's Nest", part a little bit of heaven. Not a moment passes when I am not acutely aware of a photograph(s)to be made. My eyes arrive each
(2026-03-27). Identity In Wartime And The Mirage Of Normalcy. counterpunch.org 
I was born and raised by an Ashkenazi Jewish mother. She entered this world in Berlin, Germany, at the advent of the Nazi era, subsequent child of Der Kindertransport, and by a father who, in infancy, was abandoned, at the outset of the Great Depression on the doorsteps of a Baptist orphanage in rural Missouri,
(2026-03-27). Broad Front president affirms the Cuban people resist and want to live. radiohc.cu Despite the hardships imposed by the U.S. blockade, the Cuban people resist and want to live, said Fernando Pereira, president of Uruguay's Broad Front. | He made this statement in a radio interview about his visit to the island, leading a Broad Front delegation that participated in solidarity activities and met with President Miguel Díaz-Canel. | He said that due to the Washington embargo, intensified by an oil boycott, there are "children in Cuba who are not receiving surgery simply because there are no medical supplies," but "even so, it is a people who resist, who have the will to live and to fight." | "Faili…
(2026-03-27). Rudy (RIP): An Ode to Chicano Legend, Dr. Rudolfo F. Acuña. counterpunch.org 
I first met the late, great Dr. Rodolfo F. "Rudy" Acuña (1932—2026) in Fall of 1986, as a UCLA undergraduate student from East Los Angeles. It wasn't in person, however. I met the famous scholar and activist by reading his classic book, Occupied America: The Chicano's Struggle Toward Liberation (1972). The late, great Dr. Juan "JGQ" Gómez-Quiñones assigned Rudy's book in
(2026-03-27). Boilermaker Simon Mukwarami killed at Worsley Alumina refinery in Western Australia. wsws.org The 47-year-old contractor died after falling while doing maintenance work at the South32-owned facility near Collie, south of Perth.
(2026-03-27). Mexico launches search for two sailboats bound for Cuba. radiohc.cu The Mexican Navy reports that it has activated a search and rescue operation to locate two sailboats with nine crew members of different nationalities that departed from Mexico on March 20 bound for Cuba. | In a statement, the institution indicated that so far there has been no communication or confirmation of the arrival of the two vessels, which departed from Isla Mujeres, in the state of Quintana Roo, carrying supplies for the island as part of the Nuestra América Convoy. | The ships "were scheduled to arrive between March 24 and 25, so the corresponding protocols were immediately activated, in compliance with…
(2026-03-27). AI-driven smart economy poised for rapid growth. ecns.cn The development of the smart economy consists of two super cycles involving AI-centered technological industries and AI-driven new industries. AI provides the foundational capabilities for emerging industries while their expansion, in turn, accelerates technological breakthroughs. Their coordination can form a flywheel effect to drive economic growth.
(2026-03-27). CARTOONS: Donald Trump doing diplomacy —. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-27). AI Chip Controversy: China's Military Links with U.S. Tech. devdiscourse.com Chinese universities with military affiliations have acquired servers housing restricted AI chips from Super Micro Computer. The purchases occurred despite U.S. export restrictions aimed at preventing technology from boosting China's military capabilities.
(2026-03-27). World Bank to provide financial aid to countries affected by war. newarab.com 
The development lender said in a statement it was ready to respond at scale with immediate
(2026-03-27). Rassvet breaks Russia's dependence on Western technology. infobrics.org Ukrainian claims that they can shoot down the Rassvet satellites are exaggerated.
(2026-03-27). Japan distorts history of aggression in textbook reviews. ecns.cn To obscure historical facts, play down Japan's war crimes and seek to evade responsibility by playing on words when reviewing textbooks is Japan's go-to tactic to deny and distort its history of aggression, a spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
(2026-03-27). Kadioglu fires Turkey past Romania, to brink of World Cup. newarab.com 
Vincenzo Montella's Brighton left-back Kadi…
(2026-03-27). Revolutionizing Conversational AI: Introducing Lightning V3 by Smallest.ai. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking move, Smallest.ai has unveiled its latest innovation—Lightning V3. This advanced text-to-speech model marks a significant leap in real-time conversational AI, outperforming industry giants like OpenAI and Cartesia with its superior natural voice capabilities.
(2026-03-27). All Out 3/27 4pm College Av (Near Hamilton St): Stop US / Israel Middle East War, ICE off Campus! Video of todays organizing efforts. fightbackbetter.com 
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 4 — 7PM, Corner College Av / Hamiliton St (GPS Search 40 College Av) (Rutgers), New Brunswick,…
(2026-03-27). Congratulations to State Security combatants on their 67th anniversary. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, congratulated the combatants of the State Security Organs on the 67th anniversary of their founding via his Facebook profile. | "I embrace our brave combatants of the State Security Organs, to whom we owe so much, for their defense of the Homeland, almost always anonymous and always risky," Díaz-Canel expressed."Congratulations to the founders, leaders, officers, women, and men whose heroic missions are part of the epic legend of the Cuban Revolution." | The Cuban government, the Mini…
(2026-03-27). Iran military may have received chipmaking support from China: US officials. geo.tv 
The representational image shows the troops of the IRGC. — AFP/FileUS officials say shipments began year ago and may still be ongoing.Says collaboration may include training on semiconductor technology.Allegations risk worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
(2026-03-27). Rift widens within French Polynesia's ruling party following municipal election losses. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A rift within French Polynesia's ruling Tavini Huiraatira party has widened this week, pitting the leadership "old guard" against a younger generation embodied by the territory's President, Moetai Brotherson. The main reason for the rift is the outcome of the recent French municipal elections, especially in…
(2026-03-27). India's CSR Surge: A Decade of Impact and Future Challenges. devdiscourse.com Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending in India has surged significantly since it became legally mandated under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The decade-long data reveals that listed companies in India have spent over Rs 1.22 lakh crore on CSR activities, with a substantial portion—Rs 77,000 crore—allocated between fiscals 2020-2024.
(2026-03-27). Palestinian man from East Jerusalem shot dead by Israeli near Bethlehem. haaretz.com According to relatives of the victim, soldiers came to remove outpost, but settlers returned after the army left- and then the shooting occurred. Police say suspect has been arrested…
(2026-03-27). Congress Criticizes Government's Excise Duty Cuts as Narrative Relief. devdiscourse.com The Congress party has criticized recent excise duty cuts announced by the government, labeling them as relief that exists solely in narrative rather than actual economic benefit to consumers. The excise duty on petrol was reduced to Rs 3 per litre, with diesel fully exempted from duty.
(2026-03-27). UK police to reopen Andrew Tate rape probe. scmp.com A British police force said on Thursday it would reopen a probe into rape and sexual assault allegations made by women against self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate between 2014 and 2015. | It is the latest in a slew of investigations into Tate, a British-US citizen who promotes his divisive views to millions of followers on social media.
(2026-03-27). The tyranny of distance and the Australian oil crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-27). Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 holds plenary in Hainan. ecns.cn BFA Annual Conference 2026 held a plenary on Thursday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
(2026-03-27). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli Merkava tank on the southwestern outskirts of Al-Bayada town landing a direct hit with a guided missile: Military Media statement no. 11. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-27). Report: Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East. haaretz.com
(2026-03-27). UN Security Council scheduled closed-door meeting on Iran for Friday morning: AP. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-27). Israeli media: Rocket sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona, nearby areas. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-27). Political prisoners struggle for medical care in Thailand. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-27). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance fighters fired a salvo of rockets targeting the Israeli settlement of Metula: Military Media statement no. 14. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-27). At 09:00 Friday, Islamic Resistance fighters struck an Israeli force that had infiltrated a house on the outskirts of Al-Bayada with a guided missile, scoring a direct hit: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 12. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-27). J-K CM Omar Abdullah condemns "unjust and illegal" war imposed on Iran, requests PM Modi to use his influence to end this war. devdiscourse.com
(2026-03-27). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Israeli settlement of Margaliot with a squadron of attack drones at 09:00 on Friday: Hezbollah Military Media statement no. 13. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-03-27). Magalys Ramírez Placeres: Una artista del hilo y de la aguja. cubadebate.cu Maestra de varias generaciones, esta trinitaria defiende la maestría de un arte que empodera y entreteje el pasado y el futuro. Tiene la capacidad de hilvanar la historia de su vida casi como si tejiera uno de sus puntos preferidos, con paciencia infinita, con esa voz dulce que nunca sube de tono y la humildad de quien brilla sin hacer demasiado ruido.
(2026-03-27). Semar activa búsqueda de dos veleros con ayuda humanitaria desaparecidos en el Caribe rumbo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Personal de la Secretaría de Marina-Armada de Mexico (Semar) activó sus protocolos de búsqueda y rescate con el objetivo de localizar en el Caribe mexicano dos embarcaciones tipo velero con nueve tripulantes de diferentes nacionalidades, las cuales zarparon el pasado 20 de marzo de Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, con destino a La Habana, Cuba, transportando ayuda humanitaria, de las cuales no se tiene comunicación ni confirmación de su arribo.
(2026-03-27). Jorge Gómez y el legado Moncada. cubadebate.cu Murió como había vivido: sin grandes aspavientos. Le gustaba jugar cartas en las noches de apagón, que últimamente ocurrían casi a diario en esa zona poco privilegiada de la Quinta Avenida. La madrugada del pasado 23 de marzo, a la luz de una lamparita recargable, frente a las barajas, dejó de latir su corazón de 83 años.
(2026-03-27). La Campaña Estadounidense Contra Los Cárteles en América Latina Se Hace Eco de su Legado Antiterrorista. globalizacion.ca
(2026-03-26). Trump's new claim: They wanted me to be Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com In another seemingly bizarre claim, US President Donald Trump Wednesday March 25, 2026 said the 'Iranian leadership' with whom his administration is in talks proposed to even making him the New Supreme Leader of the country.
(2026-03-26). Trump & Bibi to regret Iran war? Larijani successor signals IRGC calling the shots as US seeks talks. hindustantimes.com Fresh revelations suggest that Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) may be tightening its grip over the country's political system, raising questions about the future of diplomacy and internal power balance. According to reports, the appointment of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as Iran's new security chief was not entirely a civilian decision, but one heavily influenced by the IRGC. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is believed to have faced significant pressure from senior IRGC leadership, including Ahmad Vahidi, to approve the appointment despite internal resistance. This development points to…
(2026-03-26). Trump says he will pause attacks on energy plants, talks going. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was pausing attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days at the Iranian government's request and said talks with Tehran were going "very well"."As per Iranian Government request… I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time," Trump said in a post on Truth Social."Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well," he said.
(2026-03-26). Iran FM mocks Trump over talks push, says 'those who demanded unconditional surrender now seeking…'. hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has signaled cautious openness to ending the ongoing conflict, stating that a U.S. proposal is currently under review by top leadership in Tehran. However, he clarified that indirect exchanges through mediators cannot be considered formal negotiations or dialogue with the United States. The proposal, reportedly pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump, includes sweeping demands such as dismantling Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile, halting nuclear enrichment, curbing its ballistic missile program, and cutting ties with regional allies. While details remain undisclosed off…
(2026-03-26). Finland's president says Ukraine talks may be at 'end of the road'. scmp.com Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who has close ties with both US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, fears US-led Ukraine peace talks may be over, he said in an interview published on Thursday. | "It may be due to the war in Iran, which is drawing a lot of attention away from the war in Ukraine. But it may also be that the negotiations have come to a halt because they've reached the end of the road and are not making any further progress," Stubb said in the…
(2026-03-26). Muhoozi Kainerugaba Warns Uganda Could Join Iran War on Israel's Side. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba expressed his support for Israel amid the ongoing war with Iran in a series of posts on X/Twitter Thursday. "We want the war in the Middle East to end now. The world is tired of it," he wrote, adding that any talk of destroying or defeating Israel …
(2026-03-26). Unknown Traders Placed over Half a Billion in Bets Minutes before Trump Claimed 'Productive' Talks with Iran: Report. globalresearch.ca Traders placed more than $500 million in oil bets just minutes before US President Donald Trump claimed talks were happening with Iran and that he was postponing his planned strikes on the Islamic Republic's power infrastructure,
(2026-03-26). Middle East crisis: Trump says Iran offered making him Supreme Leader amid power vaccum: I said, 'No, thank you'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In yet another bizarre claim, US President Donald Trump made an extraordinary assertion that Iran's leadership had informally offered him to become the Islamic Republic's next Supreme Leader, but he turned them down. | "There's never been a head of a country that wanted that job less than being the head of Iran," Trump said at the annual NRCC dinner. "We hear them very clearly. They say, I don't want it. We'd like to make you the next supreme leader. No, thank you. I don't want it." | However, despite Trump's remarks, Iran has denied that any negotiations are taking place to end the nearly month-l…
(2026-03-26). Trump suggests that Iran let ten oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Thursday that Iran let ten oil tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture in negotiations, including some Pakistan-flagged vessels.Trump made the comments at a Cabinet meeting in the White House, elaborating on what he had previously described as a "present" from Iran.
(2026-03-26). In familiar standoff, US and Iranian demands leave little room for deal. al-monitor.com What were already difficult negotiations before the war have grown even more fraught under Iran's new hard-line leadership.
(2026-03-26). More Parleying Nonsense: Trump, Iran and Promised Negotiations. counterpunch.org 
It's almost not worth considering, but precisely because it comes from the White House, the mad manoeuvrings and silly airings of the US President must be taken seriously. But only to a point. Over the last week, a series of events have taken place demonstrating the growing alarm within the administration that things are simply not going
(2026-03-26). From Iran to Lebanon: Netanyahu draws up new war plans as Mojtaba rejects Trump's peace plan | Israel. hindustantimes.com As the war widens beyond Iran into Lebanon, Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be escalating operations despite de-escalation signals from Donald Trump. Fresh strikes, rising Hezbollah retaliation, and reported hits near strategic sites underscore a deepening regional conflict. Meanwhile, backchannel diplomacy via Turkey and Pakistan hints at fragile peace efforts—though Tehran continues to deny any negotiations, keeping tensions at a boiling point.
(2026-03-26). Headlines for March 26, 2026. democracynow.org "We Have No Intention of Negotiating": Iran Rebuffs Trump's Claims of Diplomacy, Iran Continues Attacks on Gulf Nations as Baghdad Blames U.S. for Strike That Killed Iraqi Soldiers, Rights Groups Say Israel Used Phosphorus Munitions and Targeted Civilian Infrastructure in Lebanon, Israel Bombs Tent Camp for Displaced Palestinians in Central Gaza, Israeli Police and Settlers Evict More Palestinian Families from Occupied East Jerusalem, U.S. Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in the Caribbean, Killing Four People, SCOTUS Hears Case on Trump Admin's Efforts to Block Asylum Seekers at Border,…
(2026-03-26). Selected Articles: Boots on the Ground as Israel Sabotages Trump's 15-Point Peace Plan. globalresearch.ca 
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(2026-03-26). Trump signals 'peace' while expanding military footprint in Iran conflict. nationofchange.org Contradictory statements from the White House coincide with troop deployments, market volatility, and renewed scrutiny of the United States' military infrastructure across the Gulf.
(2026-03-26). A genocide here, an amputation there. electronicintifada.net Gaza is home to the largest number of child amputees worldwide as a result of Israel's genocidal war.
(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). Elbit Systems factory shut down by protesters again. thecanary.co 
On the morning of 26 March in Filton, Bristolians immobilised a weapons factory of Israeli arms contractor Elbit Systems. The building, used for the production of "battle-tested" drones used for strike missions on men, women and children in Gaza, was forced to a halt by a chain of around 60 people. The picket line formed […] | By
(2026-03-26). Gazan doctor seeks help for Scottish research placement. thecanary.co 
Palestinian doctor Mohammed Hammad is looking for help to get from Gaza to Scotland to complete a research project at Edinburgh University. The people's doctor Hammad completed his medical training in late 2025, during a brief lull in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Since then, living in a tent in the Mawasi concentration camp, he has […] | By
(2026-03-26). Donald Trump interferes in illegal trial against President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores in New York. radiohc.cu On Thursday, March 26th, just prior to the second hearing in the Southern District Court of New York against the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the First Lady, Cilia Flores, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, made unfounded accusatory statements, demonstrating a clear interference in a legal process that is already being described as unfounded and illegitimate by the Venezuelan president's defense. | Trump told reporters, "He's a dangerous man who has killed a lot of people. He sent people to our country. He emptied the prisons in Venezuela to send them to our country. I hope he's brou…
(2026-03-26). Venezuela Shakes Up the Top of the World Baseball Rankings. radiohc.cu Havana, March 26 (RHC) — Venezuela burst onto the world baseball scene with authority after today's update of the world rankings, boosted by its recent title in the World Baseball Classic. | The new rankings, published by the World Baseball Softball Confederation, maintain Japan as the leader with 6,337 points, followed by Chinese Taipei, the United States, and South Korea, a quartet now feeling the pressure from Venezuela. | Venezuela's rise to fifth place with 3,992 points, after adding 1,150 points as champion of the World Baseball Classic, significantly reduces the gap and confirms its consolidation as a…
(2026-03-26). U.S. social movements demand freedom for President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. radiohc.cu From the early morning hours of Thursday, March 26, social movements in the United States gathered in front of the Southern District Court of New York to express their support for the constitutional president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores, who were appearing for their second court hearing. | "Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores are prisoners of war," proclaimed the thousands of protesters gathered outside the courthouse in Manhattan, waving tricolor flags and carrying banners denouncing the kidnapping of the presidential couple following the U.S. military incursion into Venezuela…
(2026-03-26). Activo en India movimiento por liberación de presidente de Venezuela. radiohc.cu Con la proyección este jueves en Nueva Delhi de la serie documental Nicolás, de Yare a Miraflores, un público, en su mayoría juvenil, conoció aspectos de la vida revolucionaria del presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, y su esposa Cilia Flores. | La iniciativa fue organizada por el Movimiento Bring them back, de India, a propósito de la audiencia este jueves en la ciudad estadounidense de Nueva York, donde el mandatario venezolano y la primera combatiente permanecen secuestrados por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos desde la ilegal agresión militar ordenada por las autoridades estadounidenses el pasado 3 de enero co…
(2026-03-26). Iran says receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit. al-monitor.com MADRID, March 26 (Reuters) – The Iranian embassy in Spain said on Thursday on X that Spain respects international law and therefore Iran would be receptive to any request from Madrid related to the Strait of Hormuz."BREAKING NEWS: Iran considers Spain a country committed to international law, so it shows receptiveness to any request coming from Madrid.#StraitofHormuz,"
(2026-03-26). On Taiwan, Trump reimagines strategic ambiguity to suit his own ends. scmp.com Beijing is probably sighing with relief following US President Donald Trump's postponement of his visit to China for "a month or so". Initially, Trump had tried to threaten China for not joining a proposed naval escort campaign in the Strait of Hormuz, but quickly changed his tone after recognising the absurdity of such a demand. Not even the United States' closest allies are willing to lend a hand. | However, Beijing is even more frustrated with Washington's lack of clarity and Trump's hazy…
(2026-03-26). Hormuz Constrains the US Administration, but Won't Save the Regime. fairobserver.com Having pummeled Iran with devastating effect for nearly four weeks, the administration of US President Donald Trump finds itself in a tight spot over the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government, despite its navy and air force having been nearly entirely destroyed by American and Israeli forces, has effectively closed the critical shipping channel by…
(2026-03-26). Trump claims Iran 'begging to make a deal' but teases new aid for farmers amid war fallout. scmp.com US President Donald Trump denied on Thursday that he was desperate for a deal with Iran, swinging between threats and diplomacy, while presenting a series of "boats of oil" that reportedly made it through the blocked Strait of Hormuz as an Iranian "gift" — a reveal that he teased a day earlier. | This comes as the war he and Israel launched against Iran approaches the one-month mark with little end in sight, driving oil prices up globally and further unsettling the global economy.
(2026-03-26). 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.
(2026-03-26). Middle East Crisis: 'India, friendly nations won't face blockade as Hormuz open for them', says Iran. ptcnews.tv Middle East Crisis: Amid escalating Middle East conflict, Iran has announced that key waterway Strait of Hormuz will be blocked for vessels belonging to five friendly nations including India. Other than India, ships from Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iraq have been allowed safe passage through the conflict-torn chokepoint. | Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said that the Strait of Hormuz is still not completely closed asserting that no ships belonging to enemy nations (the US, Israel, and countries helping them in the Middle East war) would be allowed to pass through Hormuz."Many of the shipowners, or the coun…
(2026-03-26). Iran Guards navy commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in strike. newarab.com 
Israel's Defence Minister, "Last night, in a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the commander of the Revolutionary Guards' navy, Tangsiri, along with senior officers of the naval command," Katz said in a video statement. | "The man who was directly responsible for the terrorist operation of mining and blocking the Strait of Hormuz to shipping was blown up…
(2026-03-26). Macron rival mocks Trump's promises on Iran war; 'Proving 'perilous' & costlier than anticipated…'. hindustantimes.com French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has issued a stark warning over the escalating Middle East conflict, calling the situation "perilous" and far more costly than anticipated. Speaking in the French National Assembly, she questioned optimistic claims by Donald Trump that a resolution could come "very soon." Le Pen highlighted the growing risks for Gulf nations, noting that countries aligned with the United States are now facing direct retaliation from Iran. She suggested that Iran's military capabilities appear more resilient than expected, raising concerns about prolonged instability in the region.
(2026-03-26). Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as Russia starts spring offensive. scmp.com The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia's all-out invasion of its neighbour Ukraine as Europe's biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive. | The past week showed that neither side was easing up. Russia on Tuesday fired almost 1,000 drones and 34 missiles at Ukraine in one of the war's biggest bombardments. The following day Ukraine launched almost 400 drones in the largest reported overnight attack on Russian…
(2026-03-26). Zelensky unnecessarily involves Ukraine in the Middle East crisis. infobrics.org Trump ignores Zelensky's claim of holding intelligence on Russia-Iran ties.
(2026-03-26). Iran hardliners ramp up calls for a nuclear bomb, sources say. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallMarch 26 (Reuters) – The debate among Iranian hardliners over whether Tehran should seek a nuclear bomb in defiance of an escalating U.S.-Israeli attack is getting louder, more public and more insistent, sources in the country say.With the Revolutionary Guards now dominant following the killing of veteran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of the war on February 28, hardline views on Iran's nuclear approach are in the ascendant, two senior Iranian sources said.
(2026-03-26). Ambulance arson suspects released on bail odd way to treat 'Iranian terror cell'. thecanary.co 
After four ambulances owned by Jewish charity Hatzola were set on fire, Israel lobbyists — including Nigel Farage — were quick to claim an 'Iranian terror cell' was responsible. The lobby said this was clear proof of Iranian hostile acts on UK soil and demanded a terror ban on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). […] | By
(2026-03-26). Nations Rush to Renewables, EVs in face of Iran Forever War. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The energy crisis provoked by the world-historical US-Israeli war on Iran has set off a scramble throughout the world to replace petroleum and natural gas, as countries face COVID-style shut-downs for lack of gasoline, and electricity black-outs for lack of fossil gas to fuel power plants. | The war is world-historical because it is unlikely that countries will go back to business as usual even if this phase does end sometime in April. Israel failed to overthrow the Iranian government and Iran has failed to establish permanent deterrence. Since Iran likely is in a position, wit…
(2026-03-26). Trump aide says Iran military 'crippled' as Gulf & Israel face brunt of IRGC wrath; 'Not a bluff'. hindustantimes.com White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a stark warning to Iran amid the escalating conflict, asserting that the country has already suffered a decisive military setback. Speaking on behalf of U.S. President Donald Trump, Leavitt stated that if Iran fails to "accept the reality" of its situation, the United States is prepared to escalate its response significantly. In a strongly worded statement, she claimed that Iran's previous miscalculations had already resulted in the loss of key military capabilities, including elements of its leadership, navy, air force, and air defense systems. She warned that…
(2026-03-26). different Why Tel Aviv inviting Iranians to imagine a visit. haaretz.com A video by the Tel Aviv municipality shows an Iranian touring Tel Aviv and singing its praises. The municipality says the video is a way to open a conversation on the day after the war…
(2026-03-26). Thursday 3/26: Webinar: U.S. – Israeli Aggression Against Iran: Escalation Risks & the Path to Wider War. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/iran326…
(2026-03-26). EU Seeks Greater Agency But Remains Embedded Within U.S.-Dominated Security Architecture. globalresearch.ca The U.S.—Israel confrontation with Iran should be understood as a stress test for the geopolitical coherence of the European Union.
(2026-03-26). Israel took Araghchi, Qalibaf off hit list after Pakistan request to U.S., Pakistani source says. haaretz.com Pakistani source said that Israel had the target's coordinates, but was told to 'back off' by the U.S; Pakistan's military and foreign office ‚Å did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Israel's military declined to comment…
(2026-03-26). US cannot meet Iran war-induced LNG shortfall: industry leaders. al-monitor.com Business leaders are warning that the United States lacks the infrastructure to alleviate a global LNG shortage caused by the US-Israel war on Iran, which has kept a fifth of the world's energy supplies from leaving the Gulf.US President Donald Trump's commitment to fossil fuels has been typified by his "Drill, baby, drill" mantra and policies that have sidelined renewable energy.At the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston this week, however, energy leaders said the US LNG industry has the reserves but not the capacity to quickly expand production.
(2026-03-26). Democracy Now! 2026-03-26 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 26, 2026; Crude Capitalism: Trump's War on Iran Disrupts Global Systems, from Agriculture to Oil to Shipping; Meet Ryan Schwank, ICE Whistleblower Who Exposed Agency's Unconstitutional Practices; "Torture & Genocide": U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Denounces Israeli Abuse of Palestinians; Michael Stipe & Aaron Dessner Perform "No Time for Love Like Now" at Democracy Now! Celebration | Headlines for March 26, 2026; Crude Capitalism: Trump's War on Iran Disrupts Global Systems, from Agriculture to Oil to Shipping; Meet Ryan Schwank, ICE Whistleblower Who E…
(2026-03-26). Middle East Conflict: Rhetoric, Actions Flout Laws of War. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Contrails from Israeli fighter jets in the sky over Tyre, Lebanon, March 24, 2026. | © 2026 Fabio Bucciarelli/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images | (New York, March 26, 2026) — The geographic spread, speed of escalation, and open disregard for international norms by all parties one month into the Middle East conflict are a critical stress test for the international legal order created to protect civilians during armed conflict, Human Rights Watch said today. Statements by top officials from the United States, Israel, and Iran demonstrate a willingness to violate fundament…
(2026-03-26). Iran is the only one meaningfully challenging Israel as it bombs white phosphorus plant. thecanary.co 
Iran has bombed a chemical compound linked to Israel's white phosphorus production, finally delivering a scrap of consequences to Israel — unlike the entire international community. White phosphorus is a chemical substance which ignites instantly upon contact with oxygen. It's incredibly hard to extinguish and sticks to surfaces like clothes and skin. White phosphorus is […] | By
(2026-03-26). Uganda military chief suggests could join Israel in Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-03-26). EXCLUSIVE: Iran Vows ESCALATION on UAE for Helping Israel USA Ep. 186. thealtworld.com Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region.
(2026-03-26). Iran war set to push defense budget over $10 billion above budget. haaretz.com As if it were not enough that the defense budget has spiraled out of control and reached astronomical levels, the defense establishment is outlining scenarios for the political echelon that could further inflate the budget by tens of billions of shekels, depending on decisions made regarding the Iranian and Lebanese fronts…
(2026-03-26). Trump Admits Iran War Is Unconstitutional: "You're Supposed to Get Approval" truthout.org President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that he is avoiding using the word "war" in reference to the U.S.-Israeli bombardment of Iran in order to avoid accountability from Congress — effectively openly admitting that his war on Iran is unconstitutional. "I won't use the word 'war'," he said in an address to Republicans at a fundraising dinner. "They don't like the word 'war' because you'… |
(2026-03-26). Israel and U.S. running low on interceptors as Iran war drains stocks, U.K. think tank says. haaretz.com The Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security warns that Israel has used most of its Arrow 2 and 3 interceptors, while U.S. THAAD missiles protecting Gulf allies are heavily depleted. The report highlighted the stark cost imbalance between Iran's cheap attacks and the expensive interceptors defending against them…
(2026-03-26). Iran war profits should help with the cost of living, says UK civil society. thecanary.co 
Leading UK civil society organisations have called on the Chancellor to increase levies on corporate profits to help address the cost of living crisis. This follows predictions that numerous sectors will make huge profits from the economic fallout of the US-Israeli war on Iran. War with Iran set to increase household bills In a joint […] | By
(2026-03-26). Stop the US—Israeli War Against Iran! wsws.org To defend the Iranian people and defeat the US-Israeli war criminals, it is necessary to politically mobilize the international working class against global capitalism on the basis of a socialist perspective.
(2026-03-26). If I Was Mossad. "Trump Is Bombing Iran" … globalresearch.ca Ted Cruz has stated in an interview that the reason our $3 billion to $30 billion in annual support to Israel is worth the price because they provide America with valuable intel from the Mossad. | The Federal government is also …
(2026-03-26). Gulf states have a right to defend themselves against attacks. newarab.com 
Against a backdrop of mounting regional instability, political and military developments in the MENA are now inseparable from the legal considerations surrounding them. | Indeed, when sovereign states face a large-scale armed attack, they have a legal right to self-defence. This is particularly relevant in the case of Iran's ongoing attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council states (GCC) and Jordan, which, following the US-Israeli aggression against Iran since late last month, take on significance beyond their immediate military dimension. | These events have sparked an important legal debate over the legitimacy of seek…
(2026-03-26). Iran clarifies over attacks on Gulf nations, issues this warning as UAE lashes out at over strikes. hindustantimes.com Iran's representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council delivered a passionate address in Geneva, calling on Gulf and Global South nations to unite amid escalating tensions with the U.S. and Israel. Accusing Israel of fueling "Iranophobia" for decades, the envoy warned that the current conflict is part of a broader strategy to divide the region and weaken collective strength. In a strong appeal, Iran urged regional countries to respond with "awareness, wisdom, and understanding," framing its actions as a broader fight against what it described as an expanding threat. The remarks come as the humanitarian…
(2026-03-26). As Trump escalates war on Iran, a strike wave spreads across the United States. wsws.org In the month since the US-Israeli war against Iran began, the United States has been shaken by an accelerating eruption of class struggle.
(2026-03-26). Explainer-Drones and mines: taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops. al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromWASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has been weighing whether to use ground forces to seize Iran's strategic oil hub of Kharg Island, an operation analysts say could be achieved quickly, but leave U.S. troops in great peril and prolong rather than shorten the war.WHERE IS KHARG ISLAND AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
(2026-03-26). Exclusive-US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with Iran. al-monitor.com By David JeansNEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) – The United States has deployed uncrewed drone speedboats for patrols as part of its operations against Iran, the Pentagon said, the first time Washington has confirmed using such vessels in an active conflict.The deployment of the vessels ⚪ which can be used for surveillance or kamikaze strikes ⚪ has not been previously reported. It comes despite a series of setbacks in the U.S. Navy's years‚Äëlong effort to field a fleet of uncrewed surface vessels, Reuters reported last year.
(2026-03-26). A bet of love and the gratitude of those who save. radiohc.cu The William Soler University Pediatric Hospital received a significant donation from the Nuestra América Convoy, a gesture that comes as a relief amidst the tensions imposed by the blockade and the energy crisis on medical care for children with complex illnesses. | María Regla Robaina Contreras, nursing supervisor at the center, expressed gratitude on behalf of patients, families, and staff for receiving these essential resources to maintain the vitality of the medical service and continue fighting for hope. | "This aid will be used directly in the care of our hospitalized children; it is a support that allows u…
(2026-03-26). The most dangerous country. nationofchange.org From 2003 to 2026 and beyond.
(2026-03-26). Bangladesh Bus Tragedy: 24 dead as bus falls into Padma River at Dauladia ferry terminal, many missing. ptcnews.tv Bangladesh Bus Tragedy: : In a major tragedy, as many as 24 persons lost their lives and several others remain missing after a passenger bus with 40 on board plunged into the Padma Riv | Bangladesh Bus Tragedy: 24 dead as bus falls into Padma River at Dauladia ferry terminal, many missing…
(2026-03-26). Peter Daszak and the scientific verdict on the origins of COVID-19. wsws.org New peer-reviewed studies continue to build an overwhelming case for the natural origin of COVID-19, vindicating the life's work of Dr. Peter Daszak—the scientist who predicted this pandemic and was then witch-hunted for it.
(2026-03-26). India's Transgender Rights Bill a Huge Setback. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protest against the transgender rights bill passed in Parliament, in Mumbai, India, March 25, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool | India's parliament passed a bill this week that changes how transgender people are legally recognized and removes their right to self-identification. If the bill becomes law, it will be a major reversal of the hard-won rights of transgender people in India."These politicians are making laws for us when they don't even have basic concepts of gender, sex, and sexuality," said Akkai Padmashali, a trans rights activist. "This new bill criminalizes us a…
(2026-03-26). Trump misled about Iran war? Explosive report says US Prez gets daily videos of 'stuff blowing up'. hindustantimes.com Is Trump's Iran war strategy being shaped by two‚Äëminute "war montage" videos instead of hard intelligence? Dramatic strike clips, selective briefings and skewed optics may be distorting the President's worldview, even as U.S. public opinion turns sharply against the conflict and his handling of it.
(2026-03-26). Costa Rican movement challenges reduction of diplomatic ties with Cuba. radiohc.cu The Popular Assemblies Movement of Costa Rica considers the reduction of diplomatic ties with Cuba, from Embassy to Consulate, as "a gesture of grave geopolitical significance." | The decision to withdraw part of the Costa Rican diplomatic staff from the island and request a similar measure from Havana "is interpreted by us as a possible prelude to aligning with belligerent dynamics that could imply a direct aggression against that sister nation in the very short term," adds a statement from the organization. | The Popular Assemblies Movement, focused on defending collective interests in communities, called for "
(2026-03-26). Sex in space? Sperm struggles to navigate without gravity, scientists find. scmp.com Scientists have used a tiny plastic "obstacle course" to test how much sperm would struggle to navigate during sex in the weightlessness of space. | Some particularly resilient sperm still made it through the course, suggesting that conceiving children in space will still be possible, according to research published on Thursday. | However, a bigger problem could be that the development of embryos after fertilisation was harmed by a lack of gravity, the Australian team of researchers found.
(2026-03-26). The Undeclared Goals of War Against Iran. globalresearch.ca We need to expand our attention historically and globally to include the timing of this war within the graduated imperial global hegemonic scheme since WWI.
(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). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2026-03-26). Trump Isn't Just Bullying Journalists. He's Subverting the First Amendment. truthout.org Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr made a social media post on March 15 that free speech advocates say will go down in history as a blatant attempt at wartime censorship. Instead of warning consumers about current efforts by billionaire oligarchs to consolidate cable news broadcasters under their control, the FCC chair threatened the broadcasters by suggesting they… |
(2026-03-26). British military to seize Russian ships, threatening shoot-outs. wsws.org Labour's position is that a shooting war can be started with Russia without so much as a press conference.
(2026-03-26). The war against Iran: Lessons still unlearned. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-26). NSSF to Name, Shame Non- Compliant Employers. plusnews.ug 
Plans are underway at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to name and shame employers who fail to remit employees' contributions, in a bid to promote compliance. This comes at a time when the Fund is intensifying regional engagements to boost compliance and expand social security coverage.Speaking during the 2026 Regional Employers Meeting held in …
(2026-03-26). This Black Town Has E. Coli in Its Drinking Water, but Feds Just Cut Support. capitalbnews.org 
At 76, Patricia Greenwood has given up on trying to name whatever now grows in the yard. It isn't grass, she said. That died many floods ago and never returned. The water in her kitchen has never run clear in her memory. Even the dog refuses to drink it. She is one of many Cahokia …
(2026-03-26). Off from His When the father of son left Judaism. haaretz.com A century ago, Hans Herzl, the son of the father of Zionism, was lampooned by a Hebrew-language newspaper for converting to Christianity. The paper managed to irk the Muslims, too…
(2026-03-26). Beyond Christian nationalism: Offering bold hope for a better tomorrow. peoplesworld.org 
They say there are no atheists in fox holes, but it isn't quite true. Like all theology, atheism is its own confession — a statement of faith about what one trusts when they face the threat of nonexistence. Whatever you trust, war has a way of bringing it to the surface. If you're in the …
(2026-03-26). Police backpedal on controversial decision to ban protest shirts at soccer games. haaretz.com Following an interim order set by the High Court, allowing soccer fans to wear protest attire in games, the police clarified to the High Court that there are currently no directives prohibiting protest attire, after previously preventing Hapoel Tel Aviv fans from wearing protest shirts…
(2026-03-26). Don't call your defeat agreement: Iran warns United States. ummid.com Amidst repeated victory claims by Donald Trump administration, Tehran rebuked Washington asserting that the United States has actually been defeated in the ongoing war.
(2026-03-26). Rajasthan 10th Result 2026: Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is set to declare on its official website rajresults.nic.in the result of Class 10 or SSC Matric 2026 exams today i.e. Tuesday March 24, 2026.
(2026-03-26). In Texas, Corpus Christi's water crisis may be a glimpse into the future. grist.org When Thiago Campos bought the Mr. Fancy Pants Carwash business in Corpus Christi, Texas three years ago, he wasn't thinking about drought. He was familiar with varnishes and waxes, and enjoyed figuring out which kind of soap would best remove local dirt. | "I'm a chemical engineer, Campos said. "I felt like the carwash matched my skill set." But Mr. Fancy Pants, with its two locations, could soon face an existential crisis. Last week, Corpus Christi's city manager
(2026-03-26). For Donald Trump, Ignorance is Bliss. counterpunch.org 
In 2016, when reporter Katy Tur asked Donald Trump about his false claim that he saw thousands of Muslims in New Jersey cheering the 9/11 attacks, he replied, "I have the world's greatest memory. It's one thing everyone agrees on." However, when asked about this remark under oath in a deposition during the Trump University
(2026-03-26). Modern agriculture is collapsing under climate change. Indigenous farming has answers. grist.org In the last five years, Indigenous agriculture has received attention in academia as an alternative model, though on a smaller scale, to modern farming systems. Research has shown that some traditional farming systems, such as growing maize, beans and squash together, protect soil health, reduce biodiversity loss and support Indigenous knowledge, known as traditional ecological knowledge. | How many of these elements from traditional farming can successfully translate into larger crop production models, when little research defines their economic value, is a question Kamaljit Sangha, a researcher in ecological…
(2026-03-26). An Interview with Prof Anil Sooklal on BRICS. infobrics.org "India, as a founding member of BRICS, has a very important mandate this year. This is the fourth time India has hosted the BRICS Summit"
(2026-03-26). Greens-led Bristol City Council censors art against genocide. wsws.org The council released a statement supporting its censorship of the "Anatomy of Solidarity" exhibition, declaring its "obligation to ensure we balance freedom of speech and a duty to prevent harm to people and property."
(2026-03-26). KV Admission 2026: Registration Steps. ummid.com Online registration for admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27 has started from Friday March 20, 2026.
(2026-03-26). Landmark Ruling for Victims of Thailand Gold Mine Contamination. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Villagers gather outside the civil court in Bangkok after the verdict in an environmental class-action lawsuit brought against the operators of Chatree Gold Mine, March 24, 2026. | © 2026 Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-03-26). Australia: Mass strike of Victorian educators reveals anger over pay and conditions. wsws.org The stoppage expressed explosive anger over pay and conditions which the union is trying to dissipate.
(2026-03-26). The military's contumacious apocalyptic pacifists. indybay.org Photo of the pacifist Kim Min-hyung, of South Korea.
(2026-03-26). Trump tightens the screws on student loan holders as he breaks up the Department of Education and deepens the "default cliff" wsws.org The federal government is demanding some $1.7 billion for war, while exacting more than a pound of flesh from cash-strapped student loan borrowers.
(2026-03-26). Shabbir Ansari: A Beacon of Equality and Justice No More. ummid.com Remembering Shabbir Ansari today is not merely an act of mourning, it is a call to continue the struggle he devoted his life to — a struggle against both caste and communalism, against invisibility and exclusion.
(2026-03-26). 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.
(2026-03-26). Uganda Courts Nordic Tourists at Copenhagen Symposium. plusnews.ug 
Uganda has stepped up efforts to penetrate the European travel market following a landmark tourism symposium in the Danish capital, aimed at strengthening ties with Nordic and Baltic travel stakeholders. The inaugural Uganda Tourism Symposium, held on March 25, 2026, brought together tour operators, diplomats, investors, and media under the theme of building sustainable tourism …
(2026-03-26). Lebanese resistance music pioneer Ahmad Kaabour dies at 70. newarab.com 
The Lebanese singer, composer and playwright Ahmad Kaabour has died at the age of 70 after an illness, his family announced on Thursday, bringing to a close a career that helped define a generation of politically engaged Arab His family said funeral prayers would be held on Friday in
(2026-03-26). Russia Offers to Resume the Sale of Energy to the EU, Reopening of Nord Stream? globalresearch.ca The European Union's focus on green and anti-Russia policies has led to an energy shortage in Europe during the Middle East crisis. Overcoming this crisis requires Brussels abandoning Russophobia, something that was indirectly made clear by Kirill Dmitriev, head …
(2026-03-26). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Teachers in Catalonia, Spain, on week-long strike in defiance of agreement between management and unions; civil servants, teachers and nurses walk out across Portugal over deteriorating pay and conditions; nurses in Kilifi County, Kenya and largest hospital in Zimbabwe strike over falling living standards and crumbling healthcare system…
(2026-03-26). Adnan, Ashraf, Azim, Fatema among JAM 2026 Toppers, check full list. ummid.com Syed Adnan Shafi, Afimol Ashraf, Ryan Azim Shaikh, Muskan Fatema, and Arisha Tauqeer are among the JAM 2026 toppers the list of which was released by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) Thursday.
(2026-03-26). Activist journalist Terry Bell a life defined by unwavering commitment to justice and democracy. asiapacificreport.nz OBITUARY: 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…
(2026-03-26). Modi govt's response to Iran War not driven by National Interest. ummid.com At a moment of profound geopolitical transformation, India requires clarity, balance, and moral conviction in its foreign policy, but what has been on display is hesitation, contradiction, and a troubling drift away from principled diplomacy.
(2026-03-26). Easing Sanctions On Iranian Oil – A Pragmatic Move? ummid.com The decision last week by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea sparked immediate reactions.
(2026-03-26). Capitalist daydreams: A world without workers. peoplesworld.org 
This cartoon, drawn by People's World artist Norman Goldberg, appeared in a 1990 edition of the paper. With bosses again dreaming of a worker-less future thanks to AI, the editors thought it was a good time to bring it back. Recent related articles: U.S. faces fast loss of 100 million jobs to Artificial Intelligence Is …
(2026-03-26). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has confirmed the date of Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result declaration on its official website.
(2026-03-26). How to save money on a new split system in Victoria. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-26). Global energy shock triggers emergency measures in Asia. newarab.com 
Asian governments are resorting to emergency measures in anticipation of crippling fuel shortages triggered by the Iran's control over the strategic waterway has trapped a fifth of the world's oil and gas in the Gulf, threatening a Governments across the region h…
(2026-03-26). What is behind the Corpus Christi water crisis? wsws.org The city of 300,000 is projected to run out of water this year without intervention, with the state and corporations attempting to get the working class to foot the bill…
(2026-03-26). DiEM25 event shows solidarity and resistance is not a strategy, it's a practice. thecanary.co 
DiEM25's landmark event united Yanis Varoufakis, Jeremy Corbyn, Zack Polanski, Grace Blakeley, Laura Pidcock and Brian Eno in an electrifying night of radical politics. It proved that cross-party, cross-movement solidarity is not a distant dream, but something that can begin tomorrow. On the night of 24 March, the historic Troxy in London's East End was […] | By
(2026-03-26). Caps on foreign funding and crypto donations banned in huge setback for Reform. thecanary.co 
PM Keir Starmer has introduced landmark legislation that will significantly change how politics operates in the UK. While MPs must still approve it, Cabinet Minister Steve Reed has confirmed that the government will apply it retrospectively. Bad news for Farage and Reform. Justifying this move to backdate this policy, Reed cited the urgent need to […] | By
(2026-03-26). Is The U.S. Dropping Mines To Stop Iranian Missile Launchers. twz.com 
(2026-03-26). Trump 2.0's Plans for Global Dominance. globalresearch.ca Last month, " "[The US] is prepared to defend [its] wellbeing by …
(2026-03-26). Liberal left fails to win majority in Danish elections. infobrics.org Europeans are tired of liberal agendas.
(2026-03-26). Italy rejects constitutional attack with "No" vote. wsws.org The result expresses the rejection of reactionary policies of war, genocide and authoritarianism, reflecting intensifying global working class opposition.
(2026-03-26). Iran war: Why a Trump climbdown won't save Asia's economies. scmp.com For the second year in a row, Asia's vulnerability to global shocks is a source of concern. Almost exactly a year since US President Donald Trump launched his assault on the global trading system, the external dependencies of leading Asian economies have once again dimmed the outlook for the region. | Early last year, analysts were worried about Asia's heavy reliance on exports to the United States. Morgan Stanley pointed out that seven of the 10 countries running the largest trade surpluses with…
(2026-03-26). Nigeria: Maiduguri Bombings Show New Threat to Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An armored police vehicle at a market in Maiduguri, Nigeria, on March 17, 2026, a day after blasts in the city killed at least 23 people and wounded more than 100 others. | © 2026 AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-03-26). Vatican Secretary of State calls for an end of war. plenglish.com Vatican City, March 26 (Prensa Latina) Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin expressed the need to end armed conflicts, just days before Catholic Holy Week, which begins on March 29.
(2026-03-26). Labour Minister decrying foreign interference failed to declare Israel ties. thecanary.co 
Surprising no one, a Minister attached to a review on foreign interference has failed to declare his affiliation with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI): The group has been linked to the Israeli government and been at the centre of a high-profile instance of "improper interference in our democratic politics" in recent years. Weird not to […] | By
(2026-03-26). 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.
(2026-03-26). Norway temporarily cuts petrol, diesel taxes amid Middle East war. al-monitor.com OSLO, March 26 (Reuters) – Norway's parliament on Thursday passed a bill to temporarily cut petrol and diesel taxes, easing soaring fuel costs in the wake of the war in the Middle East, which has driven up the price of oil.A vote was scheduled at short notice following a proposal from the opposition Conservative Party, bypassing the traditional fiscal budget process that can take months to complete.
(2026-03-26). Saturday 4/18: Mujeres Chingonas: Power BART Plazas Takeover Festival in SF Mission Dist. indybay.org Heart of the Mission District: | 16th Street and 24th Street BART Plazas | FREE…
(2026-03-26). Two Rahmani 30 students secure fully funded MBBS admissions in Turkey, Italy. ummid.com Two students of Rahmani30, Mohammad Rehan Shahid and Md Rayhan Perwez, have secured fully funded MBBS admissions to medical universities in Turkey and Italy through competitive scholarship-based selection processes.
(2026-03-26). Trump sets new China visit date as Iran war stokes economic risks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he would visit China from May 14 to May 15, including a meeting with President Xi Jinping, after delaying the trip by about six weeks because of the war on Iran. | The new schedule is a day shorter than the original three-day visit that was due to start on March 31. China didn't join the White House in announcing the trip. It rarely makes statements about planned visits more than a few days ahead of the arrival date.
(2026-03-26). Cuba is running out of fuel and time. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-26). Navy F/A-18's Close Call With An Iranian SAM Highlights Remaining Risks To Epic Fury Aviators (Updated). twz.com 
Even in lower-threat coastal areas, MANPADS are a real risk to lower-flying aircraft, and true air supremacy across Iran still isn't a reality.
(2026-03-26). Pakistan continuing military operations against Afghanistan. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-26). Arendt Speaks of Oases (In Praise of Oases). publicbooks.org Arendt sees the oasis as a way to save our self-understanding from the psychological cry of adjustment as well as the totalitarian demand for conformity.
(2026-03-26). Why USCIFR recommends ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. ummid.com The USCIRF is calling for a ban on the RSS and the need for such a strong move now, but the first person to realise and ban this organization was India's first Home Minister and Deputy prime Minister Sardar Patel.
(2026-03-26). How Zionists in US, Israel weaponized religion to launch unholy wars. ummid.com Across centuries, crusading armies marched across continents to the battle cry Deus vult — God wills it, wearing the mask of faith and annihilation cloaked in the mantle of sanctimony.
(2026-03-26). Saturday 3/28: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Aida Returns" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dWJ6……
(2026-03-26). Leaders of Belarus and DPRK sign treaty of friendship and cooperation. plenglish.com Minsk, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Kim Jong-un, leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), signed a treaty of friendship and cooperation, the Pul Pervogo channel informed.
(2026-03-26). Bobi Wine Guards Remain in Cells Two Weeks After Dismissal from Police. plusnews.ug 
Two former police officers who were assigned to guard Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, during the recently concluded presidential elections, remain in police custody two weeks after being dismissed from the force by a disciplinary tribunal. The detained officers have been identified as Joshua Kigenyi and Sula Sizomu. Their colleagues—Jeff Okadan, John …
(2026-03-26). U.S. Votes No as UN Calls Slave Trade 'Gravest Crime' and Backs Reparations. capitalbnews.org 
The United States joined Israel and Argentina on Thursday in voting against a Ghana-led resolution that declared the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans the "gravest crime against humanity" and urged countries to pursue reparations. The nonbinding measure, backed by more than 120 nations, calls for formal apologies, compensation, and other forms of reparatory justice for …
(2026-03-26). Spoiled milk: Capitalism's role in infant nutrition. peoplesworld.org 
Through my years of experience in women's health care as an international board certified lactation consultant, I worked and lived in frustration, tolerating longstanding issues with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that stem from the fundamental premise that health care is a privilege. Access to care equates to ability to pay, …
(2026-03-26). Sanders and AOC Introduce Bill to Pause New AI Data Centers Nationwide. truthout.org Two of the leading progressives in the US Congress, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, announced legislation on Wednesday that would impose a nationwide moratorium on the construction of new artificial intelligence data centers amid mounting concerns over their insatiable consumption of power and water resources, impacts on the climate, and other harms. Sanders' (I-Vt.)… |
(2026-03-26). Thursday 4/2: "White With Fear" Film: GOP History of Exploiting Racial Hated & Extremism to Amass Power. indybay.org Watch on PBS KRCB station on April 2 at 10 PM in SF Bay Area | Or watch on Comcast On-Demand | Or PBS App anytime | PBS streaming online anytime here: www.pbs.org/video/white-with-fear-tielvg……
(2026-03-26). West Asia conflict: Tanker carrying Russian crude oil struck by drone in Black Sea, says Turkey. ptcnews.tv West Asia conflict: A tanker carrying Russian crude oil was struck by a drone in the Black Sea by an unidentified Turkey's transport minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said. | The oil tanker, 'Altura', was hit by a drone some 15 nautical miles (28 kilometres) off Istanbul's Bosphorus strait, broadcaster NTV said, adding that its 27 personnel were safe. | According to the media reports, an explosion occurred on the bridge of the ship, which is owned by Turkish firm Be≈üikta≈ü. The blast led to water entering the oil tanker's engine room. | According to Reuters, a Turkish coast guard vessel along w…
(2026-03-26). Government isn't asking Mandelson for his personal WhatsApp messages. thecanary.co 
As we reported, Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney claimed his phone was stolen in October last year. This caused controversy, with many accusing McSweeney of faking the theft to destroy WhatsApp messages between himself and Peter Mandelson. Lending further credence to these suspicions, the Times has now revealed that the government hasn't asked […] | By
(2026-03-26). After 'striking' Lincoln, Iran throws down gauntlet: US troops to fall victim to Bibi's 'delusions'. hindustantimes.com Tensions escalate as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns the United States over new troop deployments following reports of clashes involving the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group in the Persian Gulf. Iran signals close monitoring of U.S. military movements while rejecting ceasefire proposals as insincere. Meanwhile, Donald Trump orders additional forces into the region, raising fears of further escalation. As both sides harden positions, the situation underscores growing risks of a wider Middle East conflict and heightened geopolitical instability.
(2026-03-26). One Nation's rise: The fight against the Australian far right requires a political fight against Labor. wsws.org The South Australian election shows how the far right is exploiting a social crisis inflicted by Labor and the union bureaucracy amid a breakdown of the two-party system.
(2026-03-26). US, Israel Vote Against UN Resolution Condemning Translatlantic Slave Trade. truthout.org The U.S. and Israel were two of only three countries to vote against a resolution in the UN to condemn the transatlantic slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparations. The resolution strongly condemns slavery and the trafficking of Africans and recognizes the impacts of the "abhorrent regimes of slavery and colonialism" and contemporary colonialism of Africa. |
(2026-03-26). California Fever Dream Judy Upcoming Readings. indybay.org Judy Juanita's Upcoming Readings – Please contact the location before attending | Tues., Apr 21, 2 pm-3: 30, SFSU | School of Ethnic Studies, | 1600 Holloway, SF…
(2026-03-26). UK's Gulf ally accused of widespread violations, abuses of migrant workers' rights. thecanary.co 
The UK's arms partner, Saudi Arabia, has been accused by African trade unions of persistent and widespread violations and abuses of migrant workers' rights, and is now seeking to dismiss a formal complaint at the International Labour Organisation on the matter despite ongoing evidence of forced labour and abuse, according to Amnesty International. The Western-backed […] | By
(2026-03-26). ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to programme due to Middle East conflict. al-monitor.com MANILA, March 27 (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday that the ASEAN Leaders' summit will go ahead in May, but will be shortened to a "bare-bones" programme that focuses on addressing issues like fuel supplies, food prices and migrant workers.Marcos said he has consulted with his counterparts in the regional bloc and asked them whether they preferred to postpone the ASEAN summit due to the conflict in the Middle East."The consensus that we came to is that it is precisely now that we must coordinate our efforts," Marcos told reporters.
(2026-03-26). Spanish woman Noelia, 25, dies by euthanasia after father loses legal bid to stop her. scmp.com A 25-year-old woman who has been paraplegic since a failed suicide attempt underwent euthanasia in Spain on Thursday, after her father lost a lengthy legal battle to stop the procedure, Spanish media reported. | Her case was the first to reach a Spanish court for consideration since Spain became one of the few countries to legalise euthanasia in 2021, a law fiercely opposed by the Catholic Church.
(2026-03-26). Middle East Conflict: Iran is playing Chess setting its own rules. ummid.com Analysts, policymakers and commentators now routinely describe Iran's actions as deliberate, layered and patient—defined not by immediate gains, but by positional advantage accumulated over time.
(2026-03-26). NicaNotes: Nicaragua, a Top 25 Country for Renewable Energy! afgj.org 
NicaNotes March 26, 2026 Nicaragua, a Top 25 Country for Renewable Energy! [This article was first published by Explore Nicaragua in February 2026 and reprinted by NSCAG of the UK in March.] Nicaragua ranks among the top 25 countries worldwide with roughly 70—80% of its power now generated from renewable sources. Projects like the Amayo Wind Farm…
(2026-03-26). Outrage builds over Trump's billion-dollar bribe to stop wind farms. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The BlueGreen Alliance of unions and environmental groups and Public Citizen slammed Donald Trump's latest anti-green move: A $928 million payment to TotalEnergies to stop its construction and cancel its leases for wind farms off the coasts of New York and North Carolina, and its promise to never build wind farms in the U.S. again. …
(2026-03-26). OFSS Bihar Inter Admission 2026: Online Application Starts Soon. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has launched the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info) for Class 11 Admission 2026 and announced to start the Online Application process soon.
(2026-03-26). Unpacking the political complexities of the Benue killings in Nigeria. globalvoices.org 
(2026-03-26). Lebanon to complain to Security Council over Israeli assault. newarab.com 
Lebanon said it would In a sign of divisions, Lebanese ministers from Hezbollah and its ally Amal boycotted a cabinet session over the government decision this week to declare the
(2026-03-26). Zelensky to ink air security deal with Saudi Arabia on visit. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President The two countries are set to sign an agreement on "security cooperation, in particular, the protection of the skies", later on Thursday, a senior official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. | They did not provide further details of what was set to be in the accord. | Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf nations, whic…
(2026-03-26). Qeshm: Iran's Underground Missile Fortress. ummid.com As Qeshm becomes the focal point of a 21st-century energy war, its silent salt caves and ancient shrines serve as a reminder that while past empires and military coalitions like those of the Portuguese and British have eventually faded, the geological fortress of the strait remains anchored in the turbulent tides of history.
(2026-03-26). UK blocks China wind turbine project on 'national security' amid tense business climate. scmp.com Britain's decision to block a £1.5 billion (US$2 billion) plan by Chinese clean energy giant Mingyang to build the UK's largest wind turbine factory in Scotland highlights the mounting challenges of doing business with China in an era of deepening global mistrust, analysts said. | The move was likely the result of direct pressure from Washington, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
(2026-03-26). Generation Jihad The Hormuz Shake(down). longwarjournal.org Bill Roggio sits down with shipping expert Sal Mercogliano to break down Tehran's latest act of war: turning the world's most critical shipping chokepoint into leverage.
(2026-03-26). Police Shoots Robbery Suspect Dead in Mukono Shop Ceiling. plusnews.ug Police shot dead a suspected robber in the early hours of Wednesday morning, who was found hiding in the ceiling of a shop in Njerere Village, Mukono Municipality. The deceased, identified as Andrew Ssemanda, is said to have been part of a group that scaled the shop roof, cut through an iron sheet, and packed …
(2026-03-26). 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).
(2026-03-26). 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). Parliamentary petition urges apology for UK's role in slavery and colonialism. thecanary.co 
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP is chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Afrikan Reparations. (The spelling with a "k" is deliberate.) On 25 March, the UN International Day for the Remembrance of Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, she presented a petition in Parliament. It calls for an apology for the UK's role in African […] | By
(2026-03-26). Iran Triggers Hormuz Chokepoint Crisis and Risk of Global Stagflation. fairobserver.com The escalating Hormuz Crisis of 2026 has transformed what was once a remote "tail risk," confined to academic white papers and dismissed by financial markets, into a potent reality. The markets' decades-long disregard for this vulnerability is over. For investors worldwide, the potential closure of this critical chokepoint is not just a regional issue, but…
(2026-03-26). China threatens Mexico with trade reprisals over 50% import duties. scmp.com China warned Mexico on Thursday it could impose retaliatory measures after concluding a formal investigation into tariffs Mexico imposed on more than 1,400 categories of Asian goods, in a dispute that threatens to complicate Mexico City's parallel negotiations to renew its trade agreement with the United States. | China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said the tariffs, which range from 5 to 50 per cent on 1,463 product categories in force since January 1, restrict the entry of Chinese goods,…
(2026-03-26). UK, Ukraine among 52 nations, mostly European, to abstain on landmark slavery resolution. thecanary.co 
A resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly declared the transatlantic slave trade and the associated system of racialised chattel enslavement to be the gravest crime against humanity, a text that saw the UK and Ukraine abstain alongside 51 other nations, mostly European countries, as the measure passed with 123 votes in favour and only three […] | By
(2026-03-26). Syrian Christians and Minorities Paying for the West's Moral Bankruptcy. globalresearch.ca To read this …
(2026-03-26). Wednesday 4/15: Community Call: Not Our End Times. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/a……
(2026-03-26). Political West whines about 'Putin winning' as India surges Russian oil imports. infobrics.org Refiners such as Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals and Hindustan Mittal Energy, which had allegedly "avoided Russian oil since December", returned to the market. In addition, the political West is concerned that India is "increasingly settling purchases of Russian oil in alternative currencies, as they seek to reduce reliance on the dollar amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifts in US policy".
(2026-03-26). The Existential Crisis of Mainstream Economics. fpif.org Had I not read Angus Deaton's
(2026-03-26). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-03-26). Former Vanuatu Daily Post media director Dan McGarry leaves legacy. asiapacificreport.nz 
OBITUARY: Vanuatu Daily Post The Vanuatu Daily Post is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Dan McGarry, our former media director. McGarry was a fearless investigative journalist, photographer, and software professional who made a lasting contribution to the development of the Daily Post. He managed media content across the company's publications, website,…
(2026-03-26). Siblings who fled to China charged over bomb planted outside US Air Force base. scmp.com A man who fled to China and his sister have been charged after an explosive device was left outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa this month. Their mother was detained for deportation, having overstayed her visa, a federal prosecutor said on Thursday. | Alen Zheng, 20, and Ann Mary Zheng, 27, were charged Wednesday in separate federal indictments. The sister was arrested upon her return from China, where she flew with her brother after the threat. Both have US citizenship, US Attorney…
(2026-03-26). CTET 2026 Result: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to announce the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result on its official website ctet.nic.in.
(2026-03-26). Analysis: Why seizing Iran's Kharg Island could be a trap of America's own making. longwarjournal.org A US effort to seize Kharg Island, the Islamic Republic's critical economic hub, would be a high-risk operation that would likely entail significant costs for little gain. Kharg is much more likely to become a liability than an asset, drawing the Trump administration closer to the war of attrition it is trying to avoid.
(2026-03-26). United Airlines jet has close call with US Army helicopter, prompting investigation. scmp.com The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between a United Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter in California, the agency said on Thursday, in the latest incident between a passenger jet and a military aircraft. | The FAA said ‚Äåa United Boeing 737-800 jet on Tuesday at 8.40pm was on final approach to John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California when a Black Hawk crossed in front of the plane. Flightradar24, a flight tracking site, said the aircraft were 160…
(2026-03-26). Pakistan resumes military operations against Afghanistan. newarab.com 
Pakistan's Pakistan and Afghanistan's Kabul said more than 400 people were killed in a Pakistani air strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in the Afghan capital last week before th…
(2026-03-26). Fake friction between Germany and Israel. electronicintifada.net Criticism of "violent settler rampage" hasn't harmed commercial ties.
(2026-03-26). It's Time to Tax the Rich. counterpunch.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
(2026-03-26). critical mass of U.S. Jews is now disgusted with. haaretz.com What Jewish Currents editor Arielle Angel has to say about Israel is tough to hear. But she reflects a growing anti-Zionist movement aiming to dismantle the Jewish-American establishment and rebuild it around a new vision…
(2026-03-26). Hezbollah again denies any presence in Kuwait after Gulf arrests. newarab.com 
Lebanon's "For the third time, Hezbollah reiterates its complete denial of the accusations" made by Kuwait's interior ministry, the group said in a statement. | "Hezbollah has no presence in the state of
(2026-03-26). Michael Stipe & Aaron Dessner Perform "No Time for Love Like Now" at Democracy Now! Celebration. 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 acclaimed singer, songwriter and artist Michael Stipe performed his song "No Time for Love Like Now," accompanied by musician and producer Aaron Dessner, a founding member of The National. Dessner has also closely collaborated with Taylor Swift, co-producing several of her albums. | "This evening feels like a clarion call, a voice of courage, of optimism and resilience and community in the face of system collapse," said Stipe, former lead singer of R.E.M…
(2026-03-26). Billionaires target Social Security for cuts. wsws.org The campaign was kicked off by Larry Fink, head of the $14 trillion investment fund BlackRock, and Jeff Bezos, the longtime boss of Amazon and owner of the Washington Post.
(2026-03-26). Streeting has showed that he knows how to react to discrimination — so why is it crickets for Islamophobia in the NHS? thecanary.co 
Yesterday, 24 March, Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the offer of four replacement ambulances to Hatzolah, the Jewish-run charity ambulance service which suffered an arson attack on the morning of 23 March. Since the attack, politicians across the political spectrum have voiced their condemnation of antisemitism. Predictably, some have also taken the opportunity to attack […] | By
(2026-03-26). How ICE Could Buy Its Way Out Of State Oversight. levernews.com 
A White House plan to buy up private
(2026-03-26). 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…
(2026-03-26). Middle East Crisis: Indian national dies in Abu Dhabi, death toll rises to seven. ptcnews.tv Indian national death in UAE: With tensions continue to rise in West Asia, the news of deaths of an Indian national and a Pakistani citizen in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell in the area shook both nations today. |
(2026-03-26). Meloni vows to boost cooperation with Algeria on gas deliveries. newarab.com 
Italian Prime Minister "We have decided to reinforce our already very solid cooperation through our national champions," Meloni said, referring to Italian energy major ENI and Algeria's Sonatrach. | The two would work together on projects including shale gas extraction and offshore exploration, she said at a press conference alongside Algeria…
(2026-03-26). White House threatens to "unleash hell" against Iran as US surges troops to Middle East. wsws.org As the Trump administration surged thousands of ground troops toward the Persian Gulf, the White House threatened Tuesday to massively escalate its war of aggression against Iran unless it accepted US demands.
(2026-03-26). Saturday 3/28: Santa Rosa: No Kings! Protest March & Rally Against Facsism. indybay.org MARCH from either Santa Rosa Junior College (staring place 1) or Juilliard Park (starting place 2 – shorter by 1 mile) to the RALLY in Old Courthouse Square | Choir contingents will sing along the way!
(2026-03-26). Emorimor Reshuffles Cabinet. plusnews.ug 
The Iteso Cultural Union (ICU), under the leadership of Paul Sande Emolot, has announced a mini Cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening institutional leadership, improving service delivery, and fostering unity across the cultural institution. The reshuffle was confirmed by the ICU Minister for Information, Stephen Ojacor, who said the changes reflect a strategic effort to realign …
(2026-03-26). Had Israel Never Been Created. ummid.com Imagining a world in which the Balfour Declaration was never issued in 1917 and the State of Israel never emerged in 1948 requires re-examining the entire geopolitical architecture of the modern Middle East.
(2026-03-26). Rubio holds call with Iraqi Kurdish leader, State Department says. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday, the State Department said, adding he expressed "gratitude" to KRG for enabling oil from Iraq, including from Iraq's Kurdistan, to reach global markets. "The secretary also expressed his gratitude to the Kurdistan Regional Government for enabling oil from Iraq, including from the Iraq Kurdistan Region, to reach global markets," the State Department said in a statement.
(2026-03-26). "Torture & Genocide" : U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Denounces Israeli Abuse of Palestinians. democracynow.org 
United Nations expert Francesca Albanese's latest report warns that Israel is systematically torturing Palestinians on a scale that "suggests collective vengeance and destructive intent" and that "torture has effectively become state policy" since October 2023. | Of all the investigations Albanese has carried out, "this has been absolutely the most excruciating, that led me to say that Israel uses torture in a systematic and widespread fashion, intentionally and sadistically, to break the spirit of the Palestinians, not just as individuals, but as a people," says Albanese…
(2026-03-26). Guga hunt island is 'Scotland's worst performing gannet colony'. thecanary.co 
Sula Sgeir is Scotland's worst-performing gannet colony. But the body responsible for protecting it is still allowing hunters to kill gannet fledglings. A freedom of information request has exposed the colony's collapse, even as the nature agency continues to permit the controversial seabird hunt. Each year a group of men from the Isle of Lewis […] | By
(2026-03-26). opened several social media accounts to fight antisemites. a serious. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Israeli artist living in Lisbon whose mission is to get antisemitic content taken down on Instagram, and an Israeli saleswoman stuck in paradise while war broke out back home…
(2026-03-26). China's Great Pivot: From Scale to Substance. fpif.org For decades, the global narrative regarding China's economy was written in the language of sheer scale. It was a story of the world's factory, measured by the rhythmic hum of massive export hubs and the rapid-fire assembly of urban skylines. However, as the delegates depart the 2026 Under the banner of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan," China is signaling a profound structural metamorphosis. The era of growth at any cost has officially yielded to a sophisticated, compound growth model defined by…
(2026-03-26). The Late Robert Mueller, Bill of Rights Executioner. counterpunch.org 
Mueller took over the FBI one week before the 9/11 attacks and he was worse than clueless after 9/11. On Sept. 14, 2011, Mueller declared, "The fact that there were a number of individuals that happened to have received training at flight schools here is news, quite obviously. If we had understood that to be the case, we would have — perhaps one could have averted this." Three days later, Mueller announced: "There were no warning signs that I'm aware of that would indicate this type of operation in the country." His protestations helped the Bush administration railroad the Patriot Act through Congress, vast…
(2026-03-26). Trump to visit China in May after Iran war delay. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — ReutersTrump trip to…
(2026-03-26). Iran mobilises 1 million to fight off US ground invasion. newarab.com 
(2026-03-26). Army Scales Back Barriers To Access Its Top Testing Ranges. twz.com 
The Pentagon needs to drastically accelerate its development and procurement cycle and giving more access to its best testing ranges will be key in doing that.
(2026-03-26). 15 Palestinian families evicted from East Jerusalem homes after legal battle, properties handed to settler group. haaretz.com The eviction is part of a decades-long legal struggle between Ateret Cohanim and Palestinian residents. A human rights group that tracks settlement activity called it 'one of the largest evictions that has occurred in East Jerusalem'…
(2026-03-26). Is Mohamed Salah next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League? ummid.com Speculations are rife that Egyptian footballer, Mohamed Salah, who is currently playing for Liverpool FC could be the next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League.
(2026-03-26). The Highs and Lows of BIG SLEEPS, Legendary Pico-Union Graffiti Artist Turned Kidney Disease Activist. lataco.com Los Angeles artist David Cavazos, aka "BIG SLEEPS," faces a battle of kidney disease after overcoming the trials and tribulations of street violence, including a gunshot to the femoral artery.
(2026-03-26). Friday 3/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown…
(2026-03-26). 'Draconian' Apple security check to lock out iPhone owners. thecanary.co 
As highlighted by Big Brother Watch, iPhone users will soon need to prove their age to maintain internet access. It's the latest in a line of changes which have come in the wake of the Online Safety Act: üö®NEWS: UK iPhone users must now prove their age or lose full internet access "It is absolutely […] | By
(2026-03-26). Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA during shutdown. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he would sign an order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers in a bid to alleviate disruptions at US airports with lawmakers in Congress deadlocked on how to end a partial government shutdown. | "I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullen, to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to address this Emergency Situation, and to quickly stop the Democrat Chaos at the Airports," Trump declared in a social…
(2026-03-26). Festival "Pulmones del Planeta" en Holguín: niños y jóvenes se comprometen con el cuidado de bosques y agua. radiohc.cu 
La educación ambiental y la sensibilización sobre la protección de los bosques y el recurso agua se convirtieron en el eje central del festival "Pulmones del Planeta", una actividad comunitaria organizada por el Complejo Monumental Plaza de la Revolución en esta ciudad. | La jornada reunió a estudiantes y docentes de seis instituciones educativas, así como a representantes del Centro de Promoción para la Salud, la Red de Jóvenes Ambientalistas y especialistas de la delegación provincial del Ministerio de Ciencias, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (Citma). Durante el encuentro, los asistentes disfrutaron de canciones,…
(2026-03-26). Aeropuerto de Holguín opera vuelos con Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu El Aeropuerto Internacional Frank País García, de la ciudad de Holguín, mantiene su vitalidad operativa al concentrar sus actividades en los enlaces hacia Estados Unidos y los vuelos nacionales, aun en medio de la compleja situación energética que atraviesa la nación. | En la actualidad, la terminal aérea ofrece servicios con las compañías norteamericanas American Airlines, World Atlantic e Insta Air, mientras se reporta el cese temporal de los flujos turísticos procedentes de los mercados canadiense y europeo, informó a la ACN Reinaldo Pavón Pérez, jefe de la Unidad de Operaciones en Tierra de la institución.
(2026-03-26). EEUU. La guerra energética global; el caso iraní. radiohc.cu Uno de los rasgos que evidencian el proceso de transición de la era unipolar a una multipolaridad en construcción, en cuyo contexto los EEUU escenifican una etapa de confrontación abierta y sin tapujos, desde el ascenso de la presidencia Trump 2.0, lo encontramos en la fuerte puja geopolítica y geoeconómica con el factor petróleo (energético, en general) como epicentro notable. | Un elemento distintivo que se pone de relieve lo hallamos en la continuidad del papel central que detenta el complejo militar industrial y el sector petrolero estadounidenses, que ocuparon lugares de destaque con la administración de Geo…
(2026-03-26). Cienfuegos garantiza el curso escolar pese a limitaciones por bloqueo del gobierno estadounidense. radiohc.cu En el Sector de la Educación, en la provincia de Cienfuegos, se adoptan medidas asegurando el curso escolar y que todas nuestras instituciones en los niveles de los municipios funcionen, a pesar de las grandes limitaciones por el bloqueo estadounidense acrecentado con el asedio a la entrada de combustible a Cuba.
(2026-03-26). Diputado español elogia a Cuba y deplora bloqueo. radiohc.cu El vocero del partido Esquerra Republicana de Cataluña (ERC) en el Congreso de Diputados, Gabriel Rufián, manifestó su admiración por Cuba, a la vez que deploró el bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | Rufián esbozó la situación actual en la isla caribeña, "a donde no entra una gota de petróleo desde el 9 de enero" y a la que EEUU reforzó su cerco para impedir que lleguen los combustibles."En Cuba hay un bloqueo salvaje desde hace 66 años por parte de Estados Unidos, pero claro, el comunismo es muy malo y vaya ser que funcione, entonces hay que bloquearlo", comentó Rufián con su característico lenguaje filoso en la Cámara…
(2026-03-26). Recorre Valdés Mesa objetivos económicos en La Habana. cubadebate.cu El vicepresidente cubano, Salvador Valdés Mesa, realizó un recorrido por varios objetivos económicos en La Habana, con énfasis en la agricultura urbana y la producción de alimentos.
(2026-03-26). øMiedo o violación de derechos ciudadanos? radiohc.cu Con el propósito de atemorizar a los estadounidenses que participaron en el Convoy Nuestra América, ocurrió un hecho muy desagradable al entrar a Estados Unidos por parte de los miembros de la patrulla fronteriza, quienes sustituyen a los agentes regulares de los aeropuertos que realizan una huelga. | En un vídeo en Instagram, con la direcció IP, (
(2026-03-26). Nueva política del COI limita categoría femenina a mujeres biológicas. cubadebate.cu El Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI) anunció hoy que solo mujeres biológicas podrán competir en la categoría femenina desde los Juegos Olímpicos de Los àÅngeles 2028, tras aprobar una nueva política de elegibilidad. La decisión fue comunicada tras la reunión del Comité Ejecutivo, donde la presidenta del organismo, Kirsty Coventry, confirmó que la medida no tendrá carácter retroactivo y se aplicará en todos los eventos bajo jurisdicción olímpica.
(2026-03-26). Canciller cubano: El pueblo de EEUU se opone a las agresiones contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, destacó este jueves que el 61 por ciento de los ciudadanos estadunidenses se oponen a que su gobierno ataque militarmente a Cuba, frente a 13 por ciento de apoyo a esa acción bélica.
(2026-03-26). EU Accuses Hungary of 'Pro-Russian Espionage'. globalresearch.ca The rhetorical escalation between Budapest and Brussels continues to grow. Now, the EU accuses Hungary of actively sabotaging Europe by passing strategic information about the bloc to the Russian side. This type of serious accusation could never be made without …
(2026-03-26). Leave and Destroy NATO, It's Long Overdue. counterpunch.org 
Previously unthinkable, amazing developments are afoot in the hyper-capitalist terror state that aspires to rule the world. On March 17, el jefe Donald Trump announced in a fit of pique that he might pull the U.S. out of NATO. This would be the single best move he could make — for all the wrong reasons,
(2026-03-26). Measles Outbreak in Texas Immigration Jail Spills Into the Public. truthout.org An explosion of reported measles cases in Texas' federal detention facilities broke through to the public last month, infecting at least four El Paso residents who worked in one of the centers and potentially exposing the highly contagious disease to the wider population, according to emails obtained by The Texas Tribune through record requests. The emails also reveal that as they grappled… |
(2026-03-26). Minh Chinh's visit to Russia yields outstanding results. plenglish.com Hanoi, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang highlighted y the outstanding results of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's three-day official visit to the Russian Federation, which has just concluded.