(2026-03-28). 'Cuba is next': Trump hints at future target, raises stakes after Iran, Venezuela moves. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump smiles as he delivers remarks at the Future Investment Initiative Institute's summit at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Florida, US, March 27, 2026. — ReutersTrump suggests Cuba nearing collapse amid economic crisis.Says US opens talks with Cuban leaders to…
(2026-03-28). 'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd before speaking at the FII PRIORITY Summit at the Faena Hotel on March 27, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida, US. — AFPTrump reiterates claims Tehran ready to make deal.Talks ongoing to negotiate end to month-long war: Trump."Tehran's…
(2026-03-28). US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Friday he believed Iran would hold talks with Washington "this week" as the US-Israeli war against Tehran entered its second month. | The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched air strikes across Iran, killing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sending shock waves across the globe.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). Trump's War Gambit: Struggling to End the Middle East Conflict. devdiscourse.com With global energy prices soaring, Donald Trump confronts challenging options after a month of conflict with Iran. He must decide between negotiating a flawed deal or escalating militarily, risking a prolonged crisis that could overshadow his presidency. Despite diplomatic efforts, the conflict with a defiant Iran continues to impact the global economy.
(2026-03-28). Iran expands wave-84 strikes to US targets in Saudi Arabia, warns Israel | IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran has escalated its offensive with the 84th wave of strikes under "Operation True Promise," targeting U.S. assets in Saudi Arabia and issuing fresh threats against Israeli infrastructure. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps mocked Donald Trump's peace push while claiming hits on logistics and refueling assets at Prince Sultan Air Base. With warnings of tit-for-tat strikes on Israel's steel industry, the conflict is rapidly widening across military and economic targets.
(2026-03-28). Gaza: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the West? indybay.org There will be no more life in the Gaza Strip: no more houses, schools, or hospitals rebuilt, because Israel cannot tolerate the memory of what it did. Equally brutal are the censorship and silence in the face of terror. Is there any redemption as long as Zionism exists?>
(2026-03-28). Thursday 4/2: Webinar: Genocide in International Law and Its Application to Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/reg-O3J……
(2026-03-28). Signs To 'US War Crimes Base' Appear In Fairford, Gloucestershire. popularresistance.org In March 2026, Declassified UK reported that B-52H and B-1B warplanes were seen flying from RAF Fairford to bomb Iran. ‚Å£Keir Starmer had initially refused use of the base in February, except for "defensive" purposes. But as with the Gaza genocide, the word "defensive" has been stretched beyond all meaning. | With the UK government continuing to exploit every possible loophole to excuse its complicity in war crimes, guerrilla campaigners have chosen to cut through the noise. The signs appeared along access roads on 26 March.
(2026-03-28). Palestina: Continuidad de las masacres y el terrorismo institucionalizado sionista. indybay.org Palestina: Continuidad de las masacres y el terrorismo institucionalizado sionista // Gaza: øHay luz al final del túnel para Occidente?>
(2026-03-28). Bank of America to pay US$72.5 million to settle Epstein sex-trafficking lawsuit. scmp.com Bank of America has agreed to pay US$72.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the bank facilitated a sex-trafficking ring orchestrated by Jeffrey Epstein, court documents showed on Friday. | Bank of America said separately that while it continued to deny supporting Epstein's crimes, "this resolution allows us to put this matter behind us and provides further closure for the plaintiffs".
(2026-03-28). Bank of America agrees to pay $72.5m to settle Epstein sex-trafficking suit. geo.tv 
US financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry, March 28, 2017, and obtained by Reuters July 10, 2019. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a…
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel: US Anger is Result of Failure to Control Cuba. orinocotribune.com On Friday, US President Donald Trump stated that following the Pentagon's attacks on Venezuela and Iran, "Cuba is next" on the list. | "Sometimes you have to use force, and Cuba is next," Trump said during a speech for the Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami, Florida. During his address, he ironically requested that the media "please" ignore the statement. | The US president recalled his recent deployment of the US Army, specifically the elite Pentagon unit Delta Force, to bomb the Venezuelan capital and kidnap President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Deputy Cilia Flores, in January. This followed months o…
(2026-03-28). Venezuelan leftist: 'Recuperating sovereignty and control over our resources is essential'. links.org.au 
Luis Fernando Marquez discusses recent developments in Venezuela, the people's reactions and challenges for the left.
(2026-03-28). Venezuela: 310 Released From Prison Under Amnesty Law. orinocotribune.com
(2026-03-28). Protests in Venezuela and US Demand Freedom for Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. orinocotribune.com 
Simultaneous marches were held in Caracas and New York on Thursday, March 26, demanding the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady and National Assembly Deputy Cilia Flores, who are being illegally held captive in the United States. In New York City and Plaza Bolívar in Caracas, hundreds of banners flew with a single slogan, "Free the Venezuelan presidential couple." | On Thursday, during the presidential couple's second hearing, people from different nationalities gathered near the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. There, with banners in hand, protesters c…
(2026-03-28). Israel strikes Iranian nuclear sites, steel factories, vows to. haaretz.com In response to the attack on the factories, Iran threatened to attack six steel plants in Israel and the Gulf states, mentioning Israel's Yehuda Group steel company in Ashdod and five other plants in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain…
(2026-03-28). Oil Reserves do not Solve an Oil Shock. moderndiplomacy.eu The renewed oil shock has exposed an old truth that governments keep trying to forget. Energy markets may look global, digital, and sophisticated, but they still hinge on a few narrow routes and a few political decisions. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively disrupted, about a fifth of global oil and gas flows has been …
(2026-03-28). The Next Financial Shock To Come From Trump's War With Iran. popularresistance.org Let's set the scene. The U.S. government is staring down a projected $1.9 trillion deficit for this fiscal year, with the total national debt now pushing $39 trillion. Simultaneously, the expanding war in Iran and the subsequent crisis in the Strait of Hormuz have fractured global energy supply chains, driving Brent crude to $119 a barrel and sparking a massive inflationary shock. By any standard metric of sovereign risk, a state that is rapidly accelerating its debt issuance while engaging in a war of choice that is throttling the worldwide supply of oil should be facing the possibility of having its bonds repri…
(2026-03-28). W.E. Talk | Célio Hiratuka: stable China-Brazil cooperation offers an important reference in a more volatile world. ecns.cn Geopolitical conflict is reshaping the international economy in more direct ways. In late March, continued fighting in the Middle East disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor that carries about 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments, while Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July 2022.
(2026-03-28). Trump uses Saudi event to tout Iran war gains, push Riyadh on Abraham accords. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump used his Miami speech at a Saudi sovereign wealth fund event to boast about US progress in the four‚Äëweek‚Äëold war with Iran, mock Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, and press Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords while warning Gulf states about past Iranian threats. He publicly urged Saudi Public Investment Fund governor Yasir Al‚ÄëRumayyan to "go back and explain" that "it's time now" for Riyadh to enter the Abraham Accords, saying he wants Saudi Arabia to "finally" join. Trump also told Gulf leaders that without US action, Iran wou…
(2026-03-28). The Hormuz Crisis: Why Controlling a Chokepoint is Harder Than Winning a War. moderndiplomacy.eu The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has directly impacted the security dynamics of the Strait of Hormuz. The geography of strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz makes it both a vulnerability and a geopolitical leverage. The strait is deep and wide enough to handle the world's largest crude oil tankers, and it …
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). US weighs escalation as Iran's strikes wound hundreds of American troops. hindustantimes.com U.S. forces are facing mounting casualties as Iran intensifies drone and missile strikes across the Middle East, with over 300 American troops reportedly wounded amid the escalating conflict. Despite the toll, Donald Trump is weighing military options—including a potential ground invasion—even as Tehran rejects ceasefire terms and continues retaliation through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. With rising losses and regional threats expanding, the war risks entering a far more dangerous phase.
(2026-03-28). Crucial Dynamics: Houthis Amidst U.S.-Israeli Tensions. devdiscourse.com Tensions in the Middle East intensified as a missile was launched from Yemen for the first time in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, said Israel's military on Saturday.
(2026-03-28). Are the Houthis ready to strike? responsiblestatecraft.org From northern Yemen, the Houthis are making clear that they are prepared for a new round of fighting, whether with the U.S. or Israel. From Iran, the message is being delivered that when, not if, American troops occupy any part of Iranian soil, the Houthis will enter the war.The Houthi-led Ansarullah movement emerged from the last round of fighting battered, but very much unbowed. Their ceasefire with the U.S. in May 2025 stopped further Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and U.S.-U.K. attacks on northern Yemen. Periodic Houthi and Israeli military exchanges continued until October 2025, when an Israel-Hamas…
(2026-03-28). Middle East Tensions: U.S. and Israel Drive Conflict's Escalation. devdiscourse.com A missile launched from Yemen has heightened tensions in the Middle East, marking the first such event since the war involving Iran began. The conflict, which has drawn in U.S. and Israeli forces, has led to widespread instability, impacting global energy supplies and threatening further inflation.
(2026-03-28). IDF identifies missile from Yemen in first since Hamas cease-fire. haaretz.com
(2026-03-28). Black Sea turns into a battlefield: A Turkish-operated tanker carrying Russian oil was hit. wsws.org The attack—carried out during the US-Israel war of annihilation against Iran, Türkiye's eastern neighbor—points to the danger of escalation and expansion in the Ukraine war.
(2026-03-28). Iran shifts from barrages to fewer, more precise long‚Äërange missile strikes. hindustantimes.com Iran's missile strategy is evolving as surviving long-range systems, launched from hardened bases in eastern Iran, are proving harder to neutralize and increasingly effective. Despite heavy strikes by the United States and Israel, Tehran is firing fewer but more precise missiles, with a rising share penetrating air defenses. High-impact systems like the Khorramshahr and maneuverable Fattah variants are shifting the battlefield dynamic, targeting critical infrastructure across the Gulf. Analysts say improved tactics, interceptor shortages, and dispersed launch sites are allowing Iran to sustain pressure, signaling…
(2026-03-28). Iranian resistance rejects the U.S. oil empire : WW commentary. workers.org 
Iranian resistance to the U.S-Israeli war is exposing the galaxy of U.S. imperialist states and installations in West Asia. This headlong and unprovoked military attack by the U.S. and Israel against a resistant Iran exposes the totality of state, oil and military interests involved in the exploitation and genocide of . . . |
(2026-03-28). Israel Air Force officer charged with leaking Iran strike date for Polymarket bets, court reveals. haaretz.com An indictment alleges the air force officer leaked real-time details of the June 2025 Israeli strike on Iran to guide Polymarket bets, netting about $244,000 with an associate…
(2026-03-28). Israel army near collapse? Netanyahu eyes draft extension as Mojtaba prepares 1 million strong force. hindustantimes.com Israel faces a mounting manpower crunch as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers extending mandatory military service to sustain multi-front operations. The Israel Defense Forces is reportedly short of thousands of troops, with warnings from Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about operational strain. Meanwhile, Iran signals escalation, claiming a "1-million strong" regional force and openly challenging Donald Trump amid rising tensions and troop deployments in the Middle East.
(2026-03-28). Rania Khalek: Resistance And The Fight For The Global South. popularresistance.org From the frontlines of media to the heart of geopolitical analysis, Rania Khalek brings clarity to the crises shaping our world. In these three must-watch videos, she exposes the realities of imperial aggression, regional resistance, and global economic upheaval. First, she confronts Piers Morgan with the powerful perspective of a Lebanese journalist facing the threat of Israeli expansion. Next, she sits down with Iranian scholar Mohammad Marandi to explore Tehran's stance against U.S. pressure and the risks of escalation. Finally, she speaks with Marxist economist Prabhat Patnaik on how this conflict reverberate…
(2026-03-28). Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops. newarab.com 
An Iranian missile attack Friday wounded at least 10 US service members and damaged several planes at a military base in Two of the troops were seriously wounded, one of the officials said. The attack on Prince Sultan Air Base damaged several US refueling aircraft, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters. | The attack, which involved an Iranian missile as well as drones, comes a day after Pr…
(2026-03-28). Seattle Against War Occupies The Office Of Rep. Adam Smith. popularresistance.org Seattle, WA — On March 26, eight members of Seattle Against War (SAW), along with allies in the anti-war movement, staged a sit-in at the office of Representative Adam Smith (WA-09). At time of writing, the sit-in is ongoing. | Representative Smith, who claims to oppose Trump's attacks on Iran, has a track record of voting in favor of every war initiated since entering office in 1997. | "In keeping with this pattern," wrote Seattle Against War in a press release issued simultaneously with the start of the action, "[Smith] has yet to back up his empty words of opposition with so much as a single piece of act…
(2026-03-28). The Minab school strike could become Trump's worst Iran nightmare? Araghchi's brutal message for UN. hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Minab school strike a "deliberate war crime" and accusing the U.S. of targeting civilians. Tehran cites missile evidence and reports of a U.S. "targeting mistake," while Washington denies responsibility even as a Pentagon probe continues. The incident has become a global flashpoint, intensifying calls for accountability and deepening the diplomatic standoff.
(2026-03-28). Beijing's forever wait for a Trump visit: zero enthusiasm, low expectation. moderndiplomacy.eu The news is just filtering in that the US president will now be visiting China for two days—not three, as planned earlier—May 14-15. As usual, the announcement for the rescheduled itinerary of Trump's long-awaited 'Beijing tour' has come from the White House and in a Truth Social post, while Beijing has typically neither confirmed nor …
(2026-03-28). Blossoms fuel village's tourism and vitalization. ecns.cn In Jinlong village, Daguan town of Nanchuan district, Chongqing, cherry blossoms have burst into full bloom, with thousands of pink blossoms creating a breathtaking scene against a backdrop of golden rapeseed fields. The stunning spring landscape is attracting throngs of visitors eager to enjoy the beauty and capture the moment of spring.
(2026-03-28). Israel strikes south Beirut again amid Hezbollah clashes. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review regulations on work of local Party committees. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday held a meeting to deliberate on regulations on the work of local Party committees.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | 'Golden gateway' to reap 'golden fruits'. ecns.cn Since China and Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations in 1992, the two countries have achieved remarkable results that have drawn global attention. Since its launch in 2018, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has opened a "golden gateway" for deeper economic and trade cooperation between the two nations, injecting strong momentum into building a new "Golden 30 Years" of bilateral ties.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). MS Dhoni to Miss Opening Weeks of IPL: Impact on Chennai Super Kings. devdiscourse.com Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to miss the initial two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season as per the Chennai Super Kings' latest statement. This comes after Dhoni, the celebrated wicketkeeper-batter, led Chennai to five championship victories before stepping down from captaincy in 2024.
(2026-03-28). Insights | Hainan FTP at 100 Days: Experts assess impact of customs closure milestone. ecns.cn The Hainan Free Trade Port has marked 100 days since launching its customs closure operations. As a strategic gateway for China-ASEAN cooperation, what tangible benefits will the FTP's policy innovations bring?
(2026-03-28). KP Sharma Oli: Former Nepal PM arrested over Gen Z protests day after Balen Shah takes oath. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with the Gen Z protests that resulted in his ouster from the power.The development comes just a day | KP Sharma Oli: Former Nepal PM arrested over Gen Z protests day after Balen Shah takes oath…
(2026-03-28). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-03-28). Saturday 4/18: End the Medical Apartheid in Israeli Prisons! Free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! Free Them All! indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5wfGfiVZSCqA……
(2026-03-28). Saturday 4/11: Join the Apartheid-Free Movement: How Quakers are Working Together to End Apartheid. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/afscfriendsengagement/ev……
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Let's stand in solidarity for something! indybay.org Some street corner somewhere…
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Aida Returns" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dWJ6……
(2026-03-28). USS Gerald R. Ford may have been sabotaged by crew member/s. indybay.org USS Gerald R. Ford may have been sabotaged and set on fire by a crew member of the ship, while involved in the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump's war against Iran.
(2026-03-28). Federal judge delays sentencing of Chinese researcher Youhuang Xiang despite "time served" plea agreement. wsws.org A right-wing judge has stalled sentencing to probe fines and finances, extending Xiang's four- month incarceration amid a DOJ/university witch-hunt of Chinese scientists.
(2026-03-28). Mass layoffs, inflation fuel strikes across Mexico. wsws.org Plant occupations and strike threats across Mexico are pitting workers against not only transnational corporations, but also the union bureaucracy and the Sheinbaum government.
(2026-03-28). ICE at airports: A dress rehearsal for police state dictatorship. wsws.org The presence of ICE at airports is a further step in normalizing the use of armed federal agents and the military in civilian settings to intimidate and terrorize the population.
(2026-03-28). Friday Nite Videos | March 27, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | March 27, 2026 |
(2026-03-28). Insights | Emerging powers seek more say in international system, not to overturn it, says Singaporean expert Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn It is in the long-term interests of the West to grant emerging countries or regions more ownership in international institutions established by the West themself, said Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, during the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). Iran warns Gulf civilians near US bases amid fears of wider escalation. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urging civilians in Gulf nations to evacuate areas near U.S. military bases ahead of potential strikes. As tensions escalate, advanced missile systems like Fattah-2 are being spotlighted, raising fears of a major escalation targeting American assets and regional allies. The warning comes amid reports of U.S. troop redeployments and operational strain, putting pressure on Donald Trump as the conflict risks widening across the Middle East.
(2026-03-28). Fear Trump but hesitating About "No Kings" ? Think Again! juancole.com ( What are we going to do about it? Waiting for the next elections is not enough. Hoping the opposition party unseats the MAGA regime is not enough. Complaining to your friends is not enough. Avoiding the news out of sheer exhaustion is certainly not enough. | We must protect our de…
(2026-03-28). Explore: Most comprehensive images of Saturn to date. ummid.com NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble Space Telescope have released never seen before images of planet Saturn and its glowing rings.
(2026-03-28). Millions angry with Trump expected to fill American streets. geo.tv 
Protestors carrying placards during Protect Migrants, Protect the Planet" rally in New York City, US, April 19, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-03-28). Central Asia's Active Pursuit of Clean Air and Energy. moderndiplomacy.eu As Central Asian countries continue to open the region more to tourism, international investment, and greater global attention through various nation-branding initiatives, environmental protection remains one ongoing transnational challenge. Specifically, addressing air pollution and smog that can cover entire cities for days, or even weeks, at a time, causing significant health hazards. Air quality has …
(2026-03-28). Cuban envoy makes strong plea for his country defying US blockade. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Cuba's Ambassador to New Zealand, Luis Morejón Rodríguez, last night made a passionate plea for his country's sovereignty in defiance of the illegal US-led fuel blockade of the Caribbean nation. Speaking at a packed Auckland Trades Hall, he warned that the three-month oil blockade and energy blackouts threatened the country's public health…
(2026-03-28). 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…
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). Edwin Soto (1953-2026): Transit worker and lifetime supporter of the fight for socialism. wsws.org Edwin Soto was part of a generation of working class youth who were won to the cause of socialism in the course of the struggles of the 1960s and 70s.
(2026-03-28). 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…
(2026-03-28). Insights | It's 'sheer folly' that we are bankrupting the UN when needing it more, says Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn "We are bankrupting the UN at a time when we need it more," said Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, during the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference.
(2026-03-28). Probes launched over rising U.S. scrutiny. ecns.cn China has launched two trade barrier investigations targeting U.S. practices disrupting global industrial and supply chains and impeding trade in green products, in a calibrated response to Washington's new trade probes targeting China and other economies, officials and analysts said.
(2026-03-28). 50 events held at BFA Annual Conference 2026. ecns.cn BFA Secretary General Zhang Jun said that more than 50 events were held over the four-day gathering, attracting more than 270 guests across various sub-forums.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | CIIE offers fertile ground for Zespri. ecns.cn Every March, at Zespri orchards in New Zealand, the freshest kiwifruit are picked and shipped to ports in China right on schedule. When autumn arrives, Zespri's global leadership also keeps its annual appointment with the China International Import Expo (CIIE), returning with the same dedication and trust.
(2026-03-28). The Increasingly Dire Costs of the War on Iran. juancole.com By Pat Hynes with Anna Gyorgy | Economist
(2026-03-28). Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the skipper of Saudi FC Al-Nassr, is back to Saudi Arabia after medical treatment in Madrid, Spain.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | Georgia's appointment with CIIE. ecns.cn Georgia is China's first free trade partner in the Eurasian region, and China has been Georgia's largest export market and third-largest trading partner for several consecutive years. The vast Chinese consumer market has brought tangible development opportunities and benefits to Georgia.
(2026-03-28). Capital Gains Tax reform could spell the end of neoliberal Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Australia: More Victorian teachers and supporters call for better wages, conditions at mass strike. wsws.org "The conditions in schools are terrible. We did so much heavy lifting along with all the health services during COVID, and this is how we got repaid. It's just appalling."
(2026-03-28). Global Artificial Intelligence Confluence 2026 Unites Minds for Innovation. devdiscourse.com The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University hosted over 180 delegates from 26 countries for the Global Artificial Intelligence Confluence 2026, focusing on AI innovation and its socio-economic impacts.
(2026-03-28). China urges WTO members to resist protectionism. ecns.cn China's commerce minister urged World Trade Organization members to oppose unilateralism and protectionism at a ministerial meeting, as global trade tensions strain the multilateral system, according to media reports.
(2026-03-28). Modi's Foreign Policy: From Strategic Autonomy to Enforced Submission. ummid.com Far from leading the world, India today risks dissolving its independent voice within the very power structures it once sought to challenge.
(2026-03-28). France's Communists Hold Back the Far Right, for Now. portside.org France's Communists Hold Back the Far Right, for Now |
(2026-03-28). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Indian transport workers protest over wages and against privatisation; Australian mining workers denied pay over partial strikes; New Zealand firefighters' strikes continue.
(2026-03-28). Manipur's Intensified Crackdown on Militants: A Security Forces Success. devdiscourse.com In a significant security operation, forces in Manipur have arrested seven militants linked to four banned outfits, the police revealed on Saturday. The suspected individuals allegedly played roles in various bombings and other illicit activities across the state.
(2026-03-28). L.A. TACO's Protest Survival Guide. lataco.com Here is a guide of protest essentials for new and seasoned protestors, including a breakdown of important rights to remember.
(2026-03-28). Gujarat Uniform Civil Code defies principles of inheritance: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com Announcing to challenge the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before Supreme Court of India, Jamiat Ulama i Hind said the newly passed legislation nullifies the Muslim Personal laws and defies the principles of inheritance.
(2026-03-28). Economy on firm footing at start of 2026. ecns.cn China's industrial sector got off to a robust start in 2026, with profits of major industrial enterprises accelerating in the first two months of the year, underpinned by the strengthening of high-tech sectors and highlighting improving business conditions amid strong policy support, official data showed on Friday.
(2026-03-28). How to win friends and influence people in ancient China. scmp.com The way Stephen Selby tells it, Guiguzi (ȨºË∞∑Â≠ê) sounds like the ancient Chinese version of Dale Carnegie's enduring self-help book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. | Given its contents and message, it should have been a text for the ages. After all, whether ancient, modern, postmodern, Eastern or Western, many of us still need to kiss up to wayward bosses and stroke their egos if we want to advance our careers — not to mention ancient despots who could chop off your head for saying the…
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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!
(2026-03-28). 5 Muslims among Toppers as Bihar announces 12th result 2026. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Monday March 23, 2026 declared the result of the 12th Inter 2026 board exam along with the full list of toppers.
(2026-03-28). Australian Broadcasting Corporation staff strike over pay and conditions. wsws.org "Lots of ABC workers are struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table, which is becoming more difficult because of inflation and rising housing and living costs."
(2026-03-28). Epicflow's new portfolio optimiser enters trials with the Dutch MOD. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). CBSE 10th 2026: Students to get results in two stages. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has successfully conducted the Class 10 board exam 2026, and is now preparing to announce the results of the students.
(2026-03-28). Fourth humanitarian aid ship arrives to Cuba from Mexico. radiohc.cu The logistics support ship Huasteco, which departed from the port of Veracruz, arrived in Havana this Friday with more than 96 tons of humanitarian aid, including various food supplies, primarily beans and rice, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. | According to the Foreign Ministry, this fourth shipment brings the total humanitarian aid sent to the Cuban people by the Mexican government to 3,125 tons. This aid was delivered with the participation of the governments of Mexico City (CDMX) and Puebla, as well as social organizations. The Mexican government also supported the flotillas that departed fr…
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). Global forensic legend Henry C Lee passes away at 87. ecns.cn The global forensic science community was saddened on Friday following news that world-renowned forensic scientist Henry C Lee passed away at his home in Henderson, Nevada. He was 87.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). Cristiano Ronaldo Jr begins 8-week trial with Real Madrid. ummid.com Legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, has begun trial with Real Madrid's youth system.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). Inside 2026 ZGC Forum: A glimpse of intelligent future. ecns.cn From March 25 to 29, the Zhongguancun Forum 2026 is being held in Beijing, bringing together over 1,000 guests from more than 100 countries and regions to explore innovation and future development.
(2026-03-28). Orgreave inquiry finally underway. thecanary.co 
The Starmer government has finally announced the start of its bland inquiry into state violence during the 'Battle of Orgreave' coking plant during the 1980s miners' strike. The inquiry's brief should be to identify those who should stand trial or at least face disgrace for sending heavily-armed police, and soldiers dressed as police, to viciously […] | By
(2026-03-28). New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will cut school and homeless programs to balance New York City's budget. wsws.org Less than a year after his election, Mamdani is moving to implement austerity to meet the legal requirements of a budget "balanced" on behalf of the bond markets and the financial aristocracy.
(2026-03-28). Striving for Safer Motherhood: The Global Challenge of Maternal Mortality. devdiscourse.com In recent findings published in The Lancet Obstetrics, India was identified as having one of the highest maternal mortality rates in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, with 24,700 deaths in 2023.
(2026-03-28). Pakistan Secures IMF Agreement Aiming for Economic Stability. devdiscourse.com Pakistan has successfully secured a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to disburse approximately USD 1.2 billion. This agreement comes after intensive talks under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
(2026-03-28). Hainan FTP draws more than 700 foreign firms 100 days after customs launch. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port has attracted more than 700 new foreign-funded firms in the 100 days since launching independent customs operations, underscoring a surge in overseas investment, according to media reports.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). Despite the unjust conviction of the Prairieland Nine, the struggle continues. workers.org 
On March 14, a Fort Worth, Texas, jury found nine activists guilty on charges of terrorism and attempted murder. This was in response to their role in organizing a peaceful noise demonstration at the Prairieland Immigration Customs and Enforcement detention center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4, 2025. The nine . . . |
(2026-03-28). Iran War: Experts Offer 'Exit Plan'. portside.org Iran War: Experts Offer 'Exit Plan' |
(2026-03-28). Hegseth Prays for "Overwhelming Violence" in Iran in the "Name of Jesus Christ" progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). Iran Mobilizing One Million Soldiers To 'Create Hell' For US Ground Assault. popularresistance.org Iran is mobilizing one million soldiers to repel any potential ground invasion launched by the US army against the Islamic Republic, an Iranian military source told Tasnim News Agency on 26 March. | "With the growing speculation about the possibility of a historical folly by the US in launching a ground invasion on the southern front of Iran, a wave of enthusiasm has emerged among Iranian ground fighters to create a historical hell for the Americans on Iranian soil," the source said. | The source added that "in addition to organizing more than one million fighters for ground combat, in recent days there has been…
(2026-03-28). An American fairytale: Donald J, the man who thought he could work miracles. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). The Bad News Echo-Chamber of Pro-Democracy Substack. portside.org The Bad News Echo-Chamber of Pro-Democracy Substack |
(2026-03-28). Writers Guild of America West staff union moves to shut down strike. wsws.org A binding arbitration proposal exposes the union's betrayal, ending the strike by surrendering workers' power and subordinating struggle to management-controlled processes.
(2026-03-28). Big Green + Big Tech = Bigger Environmental Racism. popularresistance.org As David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, remarked to Politico last month, " If you had asked me about data centers five months ago, I would have said: 'What's a data center?" He continued, "Now it's everywhere. So that's a short amount of time to fully formulate what you think about it." While it's true that data centers to power artificial intelligence (AI) are a ubiquitous aspect of the current U.S. lexicon, the idea that positions on data centers have not been fully formulated is questionable. Clearly, Big Tech corporations are solid in their position that they need as much influence over the government and othe…
(2026-03-28). Sri Lankan government institutes huge fuel price increases. wsws.org The government's decision to reduce subsidies and hike fuel prices is driven by its determination to implement the IMF's austerity program requiring huge cuts to public spending.
(2026-03-28). 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:…
(2026-03-28). Friday 3/27: Protest israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, SF…
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | Hong Kong firms thrive at CIIE. ecns.cn "Hong Kong In" was the theme of the Hong Kong exhibition area in the China Pavilion at the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-03-28). Cuba implements energy sovereignty measures in response to U.S. blockade crisis. radiohc.cu The Cuban power system faces a complex scenario due to the intensification of the US blockade, which has prevented fuel imports in recent months. This situation has generated a generation deficit exceeding 1,400 megawatts (MW), affecting the stability of the electrical service. | Given this situation, national authorities are prioritizing the extraction of domestic crude oil, the utilization of associated gas, and the restoration of capacity at the strategic thermoelectric plants in Felton, Guiteras, and Cienfuegos to maintain the current infrastructure. | Despite the severity of the sanctions imposed by the Unit…
(2026-03-28). The hardening of youth in Israel's nationalist enclave. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: A walking tour to "blow up" your No Kings Day plans. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-28). Rubio says U.S. concerned about settler violence, Trump opposes West Bank status quo change. haaretz.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that attacks by Israeli settlers 'have targeted security forces' and urged Israel to act decisively before the violence spirals further, amid a recent surge in deadly attacks on Palestinians…
(2026-03-28). 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……
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | Bridge of Colombia and China: Witnessed by CIIE. ecns.cn At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2025, Colombia participated as the guest country of honor for the first time. Since the first CIIE, Colombian companies have never missed the event.
(2026-03-28). Billionaire Wealth Has Doubled So Far This Decade. portside.org Billionaire Wealth Has Doubled So Far This Decade |
(2026-03-28). Insurrection Act – An Interview with Musician David Rovics. indybay.org Audio interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics.
(2026-03-28). Unveiling Jewar's Transformational Gateway: A New Dawn at Noida International Airport. devdiscourse.com In a grand inaugural event filled with festivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the first phase of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The occasion, highlighted by cultural performances, marked a crucial step in the state's infrastructure development, promising enhanced connectivity and economic growth.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | UAE highlights shared vision at CIIE. ecns.cn An Arab proverb says: "Language is but leaves; actions are the fruits." This saying aptly reflects the United Arab Emirates' practice at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-03-28). 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.
(2026-03-28). US to send another 10,000 ground troops to Middle East, as war with Iran escalates. wsws.org The Wall Street Journal and Axios reported Thursday that the Trump administration is considering deploying an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East as the US war of aggression against Iran enters its fifth week. "If President Trump gives the go-ahead, the U.S. could soon have more than 17,000 ground troops on Iran's doorstep," the Journal reported.
(2026-03-28). Senegal On The Edge Of Collapse. popularresistance.org Senegal entered 2026 in the grip of a growing debt crisis that seems insurmountable. After the government of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took power in April 2024, it became clear that his predecessor, Macky Sall (who held office from 2012 to 2024), had concealed enormous liabilities — including hidden loans equivalent to 25.3 percent of GDP — from the Senegalese people and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These liabilities expose a structural contradiction: a development model subordinated to external finance has clear limits. | Senegal can no longer continue along this path.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | Exhibitors from guest country of honor praise CIIE: It fosters gooperation. ecns.cn In 2025, China and Sweden mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. As one of the first Western developed countries to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, Sweden returned to the CIIE Country Exhibition after a six-year absence and served as a Guest Country of Honor for the first time.
(2026-03-28). U.S. Sanctions, War and Climate Inflict Heavy Mental Health Toll in Afghanistan. juancole.com
(2026-03-28). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). In Numbers: China and ASEAN emerge as Asia's anchors of stability. ecns.cn
(2026-03-28). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Time to Stop the Wars Abroad & Win the War at Home: A UFCLP Panel with WA Socialist Kshama Sawant. indybay.org
(2026-03-28). Ethiopia: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). How did an Afghan woman journalist's writing resonate in China? globalvoices.org
(2026-03-28). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Executive Summary: Evaluation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Diabetes Mellitus Programs in Syria. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). "Our generation is planting the seeds of system failure in international law, but it is our children who will have to harvest this violent future." icrc.org
(2026-03-28). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Lebanon: ICRC supporting life-saving medical services during hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Liga de Campeones de Béisbol: Cocodrilos de Matanzas caen ante los Cougars. radiohc.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas, vigentes campeones de la pelota cubana, cedieron este viernes 0-9 ante Kane County Cougars, representativo de Estados Unidos, durante su tercera presentación en la III Liga de Campeones de Béisbol (BCL por sus siglas en inglés), que se extenderá hasta el venidero domingo en Ciudad de México. | Dos innings bastaron a los norteños para sentenciar el resultado del duelo, en el cual volvieron a aflorar los problemas del bateo criollo ante lanzadores de características distintas a los que suelen enfrentar en la Serie Nacional, con mayor control, velocidad y variedad de lanzamientos, además…
(2026-03-28). En provincia cubana de Guantánamo distribuyen donativo de alimentos de México. radiohc.cu Con 35 semanas de embarazo, Yainet Naranjo Velázquez fue la primera gestante del municipio de Caimanera en recibir este viernes un módulo de productos alimenticios donados por México, como parte de la ayuda solidaria que brinda esa en momentos en que se recrudece el bloqueo y la asfixia económica del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | Joennis Samón Mora, coordinador de objetivos y programas del Gobierno provincial del Poder Popular, precisó que hace menos de 24 horas de la llegada del donativo a almacenes de la Empresa Mayorista de Guantánamo y enseguida comenzó su distribución hacia las diferentes bodegas…
(2026-03-28). Nuevo reto de la Educación Superior en Cuba a casi 50 años de su Ministerio. radiohc.cu Con la descentralización de la Enseñanza Superior y otras medidas, Cuba enfrenta el reto de asegurar la continuidad de los estudios universitarios en el país, en medio de la actual crisis energética impuesta por el bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | Esa enseñanza de la cual han egresado 1 millón 700 mil cubanos, sin costo alguno para sus familias, enruta su quehacer ante un nuevo desafío, luego de haber sobrevivido con reconocidos resultados a múltiples obstáculos que para su desarrollo han significado medidas de Washington adoptadas contra la isla. | En reciente encuentro con el ministro cubano de Educación Superior,…
(2026-03-28). En Cuba, otro buque de México con ayuda material. radiohc.cu México informó este viernes de la llegada a Cuba de otro buque con unas 100 toneladas de ayuda material, en un contexto marcado por el endurecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que impone Estados Unidos a la nación caribeña desde hace casi 70 años. | Un comunicado de la Cancillería mexicana refiere: El Buque de Apoyo Logístico Huasteco, que zarpó del puerto de Veracruz, llegó a la República de Cuba la mañana de este viernes con más de 96 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria consistente en víveres varios, principalmente frijol y arroz". | Según la cartera, con este cuarto envío suman tres mil 125 las t…
(2026-03-28). Cuba confiere Premio Nacional de Cine 2026 al crítico Luciano Castillo. radiohc.cu 
El Premio Nacional de Cine 2026 que otorga el Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) fue conferido este viernes, de manera unánime, al crítico, promotor e investigador Luciano Delfín Castillo Rodríguez. | El lauro llegará a manos de quien posee una vasta obra, recogida en múltiples libros y artículos especializados, mañana sábado día 28 en el cine Yara, a las 2: 00 p. m., en una gala con entrada libre al público. | Según publicó Cubacine ICAIC en sus plataformas digitales, un jurado presidido por Manuel Herrera, Premio Nacional de Cine (2022); e integrado por Mirtha Ibarra, Premio Nacional…
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel asiste a condecoraciones de la vanguardia juvenil cubana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este viernes en La Habana, al acto de condecoraciones estatales de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) que cumplirá 64 años el próximo 4 de abril. | Presentes, también, los miembros del Buró Político Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro de la República, y Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del CCPCC, junto a Meyvis Estévez Echeverría, primera secretaria del Comité N…
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel agradece a México y a Sheinbaum apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel expresó su admiración y agradecimiento a México y a la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum por el apoyo al país antillano, en una entrevista difundida este viernes por el diario La Jornada.Para el pueblo mexicano, para el gobierno mexicano, toda nuestra admiración, respeto, cariño y compromiso. Y en particular para Claudia, la presidenta mexicana que ha demostrado una firmeza de convicciones, una firmeza de principios, una valentía y una gallardía", subrayó. | El mandatario aseveró que esa nación norteam…
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel asistió a ejercicio de defensa en Habana del Este. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, presidente de la República y del Consejo de Defensa Nacional (CDN), Miguel Díaz-Canel participó este viernes en un ejercicio de defensa territorial en la Zona de Defensa Antonio Guiteras, del municipio Habana del Este, como parte del onceno Día Nacional de la Defensa de 2026. | Fuentes de la Presidencia precisaron que en la jornada estuvieron presentes los miembros del Buró Político, generales de Cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera y Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministros de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Mini…
(2026-03-28). Morocco draw under new coach as Algeria, Egypt win big. newarab.com 
Morocco grabbed a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Ecuador on Friday in their first match under coach Mohamed Ouahbi as Africa's Ouahbi took over from Walid Regragui this month and saw his side trail to John Yeboah's 48th-minute goal in Madrid in their first game since the controversial Neil El Aynaoui headed home an 88th-minut…
(2026-03-28). Sunday 3/29: Baked Goods Not Bombs. indybay.org Colusa Circle, Kensington…
(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). "Quagmire" : Jeremy Scahill on Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, Market Manipulation & More. democracynow.org 
Drop Site News's Jeremy Scahill joins Democracy Now! to discuss the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, including President Donald Trump's lies about U.S. strategy and negotiations with Iran, possible avenues of U.S. escalation and what Scahill has learned about Iranian strategy in conversations with Iranian officials. "They want to cause enough pain to the world economy … [so] that any nation that thinks of attacking Iran again is going to do so knowing that these are the consequences," he explains.
(2026-03-27). Watch: Israeli MP calls murdering Gaza children 'normal'. thecanary.co 
Far-right Israeli Knesset member Yitzhak Kroizer is an unashamed, racist advocate of the murder of Palestinian children. He is a party ally of possibly-deceased genocidal maniac Itamar Ben-Gvir and the son of a settler rabbi linked to Israeli terrorist Meir Kahane. Kroizer told Israel's parliament that there are "no innocent children" in the occupied West […] | By
(2026-03-27). Hamas considers a proposal to disarm in Gaza. newarab.com 
Hamas is weighing a new proposal for disarming its fighters in Gaza, a major concession that would How Hamas responds, expected in the coming days or weeks, has great implications for Gaza's 2 million people, who have been living in a grim limbo since Hamas' founding…
(2026-03-27). The United States is Formally at War with Iran, At Least the Swiss Say So. counterpunch.org 
Why is the United States bombing Iran? The justifications presented for the jus ad bellum of Operation Epic Fury keep shifting: an imminent nuclear threat, security concerns, the need for regime change, and even political distractions such as the Trump-Epstein relationship. The legal basis is also not clear. At times President Trump has implied that
(2026-03-27). Conversatorio 2 Haití, Panamá, Venezuela: Diversas Formas, Misma Agresión. worldbeyondwar.org By Grupo Kavilando, March 27, 2026 | In Spanish, with robot translation captions. | With WBW Latin America Organizer Gabriel Aguirre.
(2026-03-27). Conversatorio 2 Haití, Panamá, Venezuela: Diversas Formas, Misma Agresión. worldbeyondwar.org By Grupo Kavilando, March 27, 2026 | In Spanish, with robot translation captions. | With WBW Latin America Organizer Gabriel Aguirre.
(2026-03-27). War likely to end in 'weeks not months', won't require ground troops: Rubio. tribune.com.pk 
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that the country could achieve its goals in Iran "without any ground troops", stating that the operation was expected to conclude in "weeks, not months", Al Jazeera reported. | Speaking to reporters following a G7 meeting in France, he said ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remained open to shipping was likely to pose an "immediate challenge" even after the US accomplished its military objectives in Iran. | He said the US would seek international cooperation on a plan to keep the strait open after hostilities end. | "Not only is this illegal, it's unaccep…
(2026-03-27). Rubio urges European allies to act on Hormuz crisis ahead of G7 meet | Trump. hindustantimes.com Ahead of a tense G7 foreign ministers' gathering in Vaux-de-Cernay, Marco Rubio sharpened his message to US allies, declaring he is "not there to make them happy" and urging them to do more to help reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, largely choked by Iranian threats to shipping. The remark sets the stage for a potential showdown over burden-sharing and maritime security, as Washington pushes European and Asian partners to match US efforts at a moment when global energy flows and market stability are at risk. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, speaking to reporters after Rubio missed the first da…
(2026-03-27). Saudi, UAE, Iraq: Can three pipelines help oil escape Strait of Hormuz? aljazeera.com Countries in the Middle East have ramped up oil exports via pipeline to bridge the Strait of Hormuz gap.
(2026-03-27). Ukraine signs deal with Saudi Arabia on defence cooperation, Zelenskiy says. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement on defence cooperation that lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation and investments, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday. | During an unannounced visit to the Gulf, Zelenskiy said he hopes to bolster support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, which is now in its fifth year, as the war with Iran raises uncertainty over whether Washington will restrict its military supplies. | We have reached an important Arrangement between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on de…
(2026-03-27). Russia reportedly sending Iran drones for use against the US and Israel. longwarjournal.org Reports citing Western officials suggest that Russia has started supplying Iran with complete drones after Russia was previously suspected of only providing components to improve Iranian systems. The unmanned aerial systems are likely modified, Russian-made versions of the same Shahed-136 one-way attack drones that Tehran previously supplied to Moscow.
(2026-03-27). 1 Month: US War on Iran Escalating Globally Russia Sees US Aggression Growing into World War. thealtworld.com Western media admits nearly 1 month into the US war of aggression against Iran, Iran is still firing approximately 30 missiles a day at just Israel alone indicating Iran is pacing its missile launches and that US attempts to significantly degrade Iranian missile capabilities have so far failed; | Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov has publicly connected Washington's multiple wars of aggression, from Latin America to Eastern Europe and the Middle East, as the beginnings of World War 3, and an attempt to "preserve the remnants of its dominance;" | US Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) continue to…
(2026-03-27). You Cannot Bomb an Ideology Out of Existence. fpif.org Operation Epic Fury has destroyed Iran's nuclear infrastructure, degraded its navy, killed its supreme leader, and cost the United States at least Coercion theory assumes a rational state actor. Apply sufficient cost, and the leadership modifies…
(2026-03-27). Iranians Grapple With Grief While Observing Their New Year During War. truthout.org For millennia, Iranians have marked the first day of spring, which usually falls on March 20 or 21 according to the Persian solar calendar, as the beginning of their new year. The 13 days of festivities that typically follow are known in Iran as Nowruz, meaning "new day" in the Persian language. But as Iran continues to be bombed by the United States and Israel in a war of aggression that is now… |
(2026-03-27). Iranian hackers leak FBI Director Kash emails following FBI takedown. haaretz.com Handala, a group of hackers run by Iran's intelligence ministry that has long terrorized Israel's top brass, was targeted by the FBI after hacking U.S. medical technology systems. The hack‚Äëand‚Äëleak tactic, a hallmark of Handala's operations against Israel, has now been deployed against a top American official…
(2026-03-27). UN tells US to swiftly finish probe into 'visceral' Iran school bombing. scmp.com The deadly bombing of an Iranian school spurred "visceral horror", the UN rights chief said Friday, urging Washington to conclude its investigation and demanding justice "for the terrible harm done". | Speaking at the start of an urgent debate in the UN Human Rights Council focused on the February 28 strike on an Iranian junior school in Minab on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Volker Turk said that "whatever differences countries have, we can all agree they will not be solved by…
(2026-03-27). UN rights chief urges US to conclude probe into deadly Iran school strike. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations rights chief urged Washington to conclude its investigation into a fatal strike on a primary school in Iran at a UN Human Rights Council meeting on Friday, with some states voicing outrage over the incident. | Iran called the emergency debate at the Geneva council to discuss the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh School, which Tehran said killed more than 175 children and teachers on the first day of the nearly month-long regional war, which began with joint US-Israeli strikes. | Reuters was the first to report on March 5 that US military investig…
(2026-03-27). The religious Zionists now calling for their leaders to take action against settler violence. haaretz.com Acts of Jewish terror in the West Bank have intensified in recent weeks, in the shadow of the war with Iran. Prominent voices in the Orthodox establishment have started to sound alarms – though not always for the same reason…
(2026-03-27). L'escalation degli Stati Uniti (e di Israele). strategic-culture.su Nei giorni scorsi, il presidente Trump e il segretario alla Guerra Hegseth hanno rilasciato dichiarazioni perfettamente convergenti nel delineare un "ruolino di marcia" che secondo la loro ricostruzione stava portando gli Stati Uniti a realizzare costanti progressi verso il raggiungimento degli obiettivi prefissati dall'Operazione Epic Fury, scatenata contro l'Iran il 28 febbraio precedente.
(2026-03-27). Ukraine eyes Middle East deals on countering Iranian drones. newarab.com 
(2026-03-27). Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase. scmp.com An Iranian missile attack on Friday left at least 10 US service members wounded and damaged several planes at a military base in Saudi Arabia, according to two US officials familiar with the situation. | The attack on Prince Sultan Air Base damaged several US refuelling aircraft, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters. One of the officials said two of the troops were seriously wounded.
(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). A Year on from Myanmar's Earthquake. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Following the March 28, 2025 earthquake in Myanmar, people clear debris from damaged buildings in Naypyidaw, April 7, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo | On March 28, 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, killing thousands and devastating communities already affected by armed conflict, displacement, and economic collapse.The quake and its aftershock toppled buildings and collapsed roads and bridges across several of the country's states and regions. Essential services were brought to the "verge of collapse," according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Hu…
(2026-03-27). PHC seeks replies on crumbling roads. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday issued notices to the provincial government seeking replies over petitions regarding the deteriorating condition of roads in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Justice SM Atiq Shah and Justice Muhammad Ijaz Khan heard the writ petitions. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Advocate General Shah Faisal Utmankhel, and officials of the National Highway Authority (NHA) appeared before the court. | As the hearing on roads in Chitral commenced, the petitioners' lawyer informed the court that r…
(2026-03-27). Live at 1 pm ET: Heatwave Horse Hockey — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com According to the legacy media, the first early heatwave of the year in the West would be "virtually impossible without human-induced climate change." That is bunk based on junk science, and is not even unprecedented, as we will explain on Episode #196 of The Climate Realism Show.
(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). Tiger Woods released on bail after arrest at car crash scene on suspicion of DUI. scmp.com Tiger Woods was released on bail on Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the golfer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said. | Christine Weiss, a spokeswoman for the Martin County Sheriff's Office, said Woods, who was not injured in the crash, was released late on Friday. Florida law required that he spend at least eight hours in jail before he could post bail.
(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). 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). Rania Khalek: Resistance, Recolonization, and the Fight for the Global South. scheerpost.com Rania Khalek Breaks It Down: Resistance, Empire, and the Global Stakes From the frontlines of media to the heart of geopolitical analysis, Rania Khalek brings clarity to the crises shaping our world. In these three must-watch videos, she exposes the realities of imperial aggression, regional resistance, and global economic upheaval. First, she confronts Piers Morgan …
(2026-03-27). The gloomy atmosphere of Gaddafi Stadium. tribune.com.pk 
This is similar to what happened during COVID times, when silence prevailed in the stadium. There were no chants or applause echoing around, and the surrounding roads were deserted. It still feels the same now except for one difference: people are no longer wearing masks. | If I ask you whether you would prefer no cricket at all or matches being played in empty stadiums, most people would probably say that at least being able to watch the game on TV from home is a blessing. | If you look at videos from India, earlier people were wandering around desperately with gas cylinders, and now there are long queues for…
(2026-03-27). Pilots of firefighting helicopter survive crash in South Africa. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment a firefighting helicopter lost control and crashed conducting water drops in South Africa.
(2026-03-27). Undercover police officers were 'authorised' to target arms trade campaigners. thecanary.co 
Testimony given to the Undercover Policing Inquiry this week has provided further details of systematic targeting against anti-arms trade campaigners, including Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT). On 23 March, the inquiry heard from CAAT's media coordinator, Emily Apple. She testified to the impact of undercover police spying on CAAT and other anti-arms trade and environmentalist […] | By
(2026-03-27). 'Torture and genocide' UN expert Francesca Albanese denounces Israeli abuse of Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, I'm Amy Goodman, with Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: An Israeli court has closed an investigation into the death of Walid Ahmad, a 17-year-old from the occupied West Bank who died in an Israeli jail six months after he was arrested, held without charges and accused of throwing…
(2026-03-27). Hungary Orders Investigation of Journalist on Espionage Accusation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man holds a banner showing the eyes of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during a protest against the government's alleged use of powerful spyware to spy on critical journalists, politicians, and business leaders, Budapest, Hungary, July 26, 2021. | © 2021 AP Photo/Anna Szilagyi…
(2026-03-27). Qalibaf Vs Hegseth goes viral: Iran mocks US War Secretary's '2KM missile range' confusion on X. hindustantimes.com Iran's latest missile salvo has spilled into a full-blown meme war after Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf mocked U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on social media, seizing on his past claim that Iranian missiles "could only range two kilometers." Turning the remark into a viral punchline, Tehran's officials and sympathizers have flooded platforms with jokes and memes touting Iran's long‚Äërange strikes as proof that Hegseth's line is outdated and absurd. Watch for more…
(2026-03-27). Iran: Neither intervention nor trivialization. links.org.au 
Sanaz Azimipour and Mahtab Mahboub on why we need to oppose both imperial aggression and the Iranian regime.
(2026-03-27). Some States Are Targeting a Tactic Corporations Use to Raise Your Grocery Prices. truthout.org One online grocery shopper got charged $3.99 for a box of Wheat Thins, while another — buying from the same store at the same time — got charged $4.89. A consumer watchdog detected this price discrepancy during an investigation last September in Seattle. The grocery app Instacart used an artificial intelligence-powered algorithm that charged customers differently for each item by as much as… |
(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). 'Lifeline of economy': FPCCI criticises negative remarks against Pakistan's GSP+ status. tribune.com.pk 
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday strongly condemned what its members described as a "negative propaganda campaign" against the country's status for the European Union's Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP Plus) scheme, warning that no one would be allowed to conspire on such a sensitive issue. | The statement came a day after Information Minister Attaullah Tarar accused the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and the sons of former prime minister Imran Khan of acting against Pakistan's national and economic interests. He alleged that Kasim Khan had at…
(2026-03-27). What Is Beijing Hiding Behind Its Denial of SMIC-Iran Ties? thinktank.pk The intensifying geopolitical storm surrounding the 2026 Iran war has pushed China into an increasingly uncomfortable spotlight. Allegations that China's leading semiconductor manufacturer—SMIC—secretly supplied chipmaking technology to Iran's military have triggered sharp global reactions. Yet Beijing has firmly denied such claims, framing them as misinformation and geopolitical manipulation. This denial is not merely a diplomatic …
(2026-03-27). US astronaut says illness that cut short space mission made him unable to talk. scmp.com The astronaut who prompted Nasa's first medical evacuation earlier this year said on Friday that doctors still do not know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station. | Four-time space flier Mike Fincke said he was eating dinner on January 7 after prepping for a spacewalk the next day when it happened. He could not talk and remembers no pain, but his anxious crewmates jumped into action after seeing him in distress and requested help from flight surgeons on the ground.
(2026-03-27). Roxanne Brown's election shows United Steelworkers Union is ready to fight. peoplesworld.org 
PITTSBURGH—There have been nine installations of new officers since the United Steelworkers Union was founded in 1942. To be honest, these can be boring, stuffy affairs. But there's a reason why the festivities here on March 1 were something else altogether. Steelworkers are used to seeing sparks flying, but along with that, the words "historic" …
(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). UK Labour government speeds up deportations to Nigeria in expanding anti-migrant crackdown. wsws.org Streamlined deportations to Nigeria are part of a sweeping attack on the rights of migrants in the UK, including arguably the most severe curtailment of asylum protections in…
(2026-03-27). Notices issued on plea over KSDP 2020 implementation. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-27). Multi-front wars, zero strategy: Israeli opposition says IDF is 'in collapse'. thecanary.co 
Israel's opposition leader, Yair Lapid, is trending online for clapping back at Netanyahu. He accuses Israel's prime minister of fighting multifront wars with "no strategy" that will "collapse" the army. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has criticised Netanyahu's government for fighting multi-front wars 'without a strategy', and says Israel's military forces are 'in collapse' as […] | By
(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). Israel Is Dropping 2,000-Pound Bombs on Densely-Populated Tehran, Reports Say. truthout.org Israeli forces are using extremely destructive 2,000-pound bombs on residential areas in Tehran, reports say, slaughtering dozens and violating international law barring the use of such weapons in areas where a disproportionate amount of civilians may be harmed. A series of strikes in Resalat in eastern Tehran killed between 40 and 50 civilians, completely destroying three residential… |
(2026-03-27). 'We will no longer stand by': Austria plans social media ban for under-14s. aljazeera.com Austrian officials highlight addiction and ill-health while advocating for stricter age restrictions.
(2026-03-27). From the 1956 Suez Crisis to the Hormuz Crisis. uwidata.com First published on the website "mavivatan.com" The year 1956 stands as one of the major breaking points in modern geopolitics. The Suez Crisis began on July 19, 1956, when the United States withdrew financing for the Aswan Dam in Egypt. It escalated on July 26, when Egypt's revolutionary leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez …
(2026-03-27). U.S. airstrikes target Iran's militias in Iraq as conflict spills over borders. strategic-culture.su Iraq which is heading towards a civil war that could wipe out U.S. oil investors there. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Trump'
(2026-03-27). Medical college students robbed. tribune.com.pk 
Armed men robbed the female students of a medical and dental college on Shaheed-e-Millat Road on Thursday. The Inspector General of Sindh Police has taken notice of the incident and sought a report from the Additional IG Karachi. | The incident took place within the limits of New Town police station near Medicentre on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, where armed men targeted the female students of Jinnah Medical and Dental College. Upon receiving information, police reached the scene, collected evidence, and initiated an investigation. | Police said the robbery occurred at around 8: 15am. A college bus had arrived as per…
(2026-03-27). AI and Nuclear Proliferation. counterpunch.org 
As long predicted, the world order is shifting, away from American unipolar dominance and toward a system of increasingly bold middle powers and a new superpower and true U.S. peer in China. We are observing a diffusion of power in the international system and, with that, an emerging multipolar order characterized by the decline of U.S. global hegemony, increasing geopolitical complexity, new military capacities, and growing economic and financial partnerships (for example, the BRICS group). There can be little doubt that within the coming years, the nuclear club will add new members. More than ever, the lovers o…
(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). Climate Models Discover Yet Another Thing CO2 Can Do. wattsupwiththat.com So now the story becomes: CO‚ÇÇ causes warming globally, except where it causes cooling, except when it doesn't, depending on season, topography, moisture availability, and circulation patterns.
(2026-03-27). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's second caption reads: | A field medical laboratory belonging to the 512th Field Hospital sits inside an old Soviet-era bunker as part of Exercise Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness (DEFENDER) 2025, Vepriai Rocket Base, Lithuania, May 12, 2025. Du…
(2026-03-27). Partnerships key to solving South Africa's water crisis – Mahlobo. sanews.gov.za Partnerships key to solving South Africa's water crisis – Mahlobo | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has emphasised the critical role of partnerships in addressing South Africa's water and sanitation challenges. ⚪ Mahlobo was speaking at the 2026 Future of Sustainability Conference, held in Johannesburg, on Wednesday. ⚪ Held under the theme: "Africa's Green Horizon: Leading the Global Transition," the two-day conference brought together sustainability leaders, policymakers, business executives, academics, and industry specialists to address pressing environmental challenges and explore innovat…
(2026-03-27). Motability changes will limit how far disabled people drive. thecanary.co 
The Motability Scheme has announced more changes that will negatively impact disabled people's lives. As part of reforms to the scheme, disabled people will see their mileage allowance halved. More Motability cuts The scheme announced that from July 1 2026, new leases will only have a mileage allowance of 10,000 miles a year. This has […] | By
(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). Even before its official opening, a West Philly grocery store with a brave new service model has been helping neighbors in need. whyy.org 
A sustainable grocery store founded by two University of Pennsylvania graduates is gearing up to open its doors this summer, helping Philadelphians navigate the new challenges facing those who receive federal nutrition assistance and promoting access to healthy, nutritious meals. |
(2026-03-27). EAC Advances 10-Year Climate Strategy to Strengthen Regional Resilience. plusnews.ug 
The East African Community (EAC) is advancing a coordinated 10-year Climate Change Strategy aimed at addressing rising climate risks, strengthening resilience, and supporting sustainable economic transformation across the region. The initiative comes at a time when the impacts of climate change are increasingly evident across East Africa, placing significant pressure on economies, livelihoods, and national …
(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). 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). Bucks County house highlights Revolutionary War history. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? In honor of the United States' 250th birthday, Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum in Bucks County is kicking off its season March 30 by featuring new artwork and an exhibition that dives deep into the Biddle family's role in the Revolutionary War. | The family history spans all sides and aspects of the era — from a young captain dying in a ship explosion, to one brother exiled to Nova Scotia for his loyalties to the British, to newlyweds camping out…
(2026-03-27). University of Reading among top EU recipients for border security research supporting repressive migration policies. thecanary.co 
The University of Reading is one of the top universities to receive research and innovation funding from the EU's Framework Programmes and a range of other EU instruments to support the building of Europe's border regime. A new report from the Transnational Institute, "Border Labs," highlights how universities are deeply involved in Europe's repressive border and […] | By
(2026-03-27). Iran restricts team travel. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has banned national and club sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile until further notice, Iranian media reported on Thursday, citing the Sports Ministry, which said the move was due to concerns over the safety of its athletes. | "The presence of national and club teams in countries considered hostile and unable to ensure the security of Iranian athletes and team members is prohibited until further ‚Å notice," the ministry said. | The ministry added that the Iranian football federation and clubs were required to notify the Asian Football Confederation so match venu…
(2026-03-27). As Trump wrecks trade, WTO meeting in Cameroon is a show of defiance. scmp.com In these turbulent times, focusing on the World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, is a bit like trying to focus on a picnic sitting alongside a bar brawl, or listening to a lesson in pruning bonsai while a lumberjack takes a chainsaw to a giant redwood. | But try we must. Even if the deliverables are meagre and may take years to materialise, the symbolism of Yaounde points to a possible future very different from today's chaotic hegemonic unilateralism —…
(2026-03-27). Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez: The American people are tired of funding unjust wars and aggressions. radiohc.cu Americans are exhausted from seeing how public funds needed to guarantee the well-being of the population are being reduced proportionally to the increase in budgets for war policies, stated Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | "The American people are fed up and tired of decades of unjust wars, aggressions, and military operations in which their taxes fund ever-increasing military budgets," Rodríguez wrote on his Twitter account. | He highlighted that this weariness was reflected in a U.S. poll, where 61 percent of citizens oppose military action by Washington against Cuba, compared to only 13 percent who w…
(2026-03-27). Rhis Tivey Joins Us In Studio To Talk About His Work On The Voice, Body, and Ears. mediasanctuary.org Rhis Tivey talks about his work as a voice coach, talks about some of the body work he will be doing at the Sanctuary's upcoming Healing Day, and what went into the making of his song "HOOT HOOT"
(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). Regeneration schemes are still driving gentrification across London, new report finds. thecanary.co 
Displacement and a lack of meaningful democratic control under estate 'regeneration' schemes continues to be a major issue for Londoners, despite policy reforms introduced in recent years. Gentrification still causing displacement A new report launched by Green Party London Assembly member Zoà´ Garbett reveals that residents across the capital continue to endure worsening living conditions. […] | By
(2026-03-27). Video: CSOs Resource Mobilization and Project Management for Sustainability in Africa. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War Nigeria Chapter, March 27, 2026 | This webinar brought together experienced practitioners to explore practical approaches to strengthening CSO sustainability in Africa. The session focused on three critical pillars: leadership and motivation, project coordination and management, and resource mobilization in the context of instability and global aid shifts. | CSO means Civil Society Organization.
(2026-03-27). The far right as a global phenomenon and the ecosocialist alternative. links.org.au 
Michael Là∂wy — Ecosocialism has the potential to bring together social and ecological movements, peasants, indigenous peoples, youth, women and workers, in the resistance against neo-fascist negationism and environmental destruction.
(2026-03-27). How Democrats helped clear Trump's path back to power. nationofchange.org The Democratic Party has chosen again and again to abandon working people and cling to corporate power, militarism, and a feckless, out-of-touch leadership class, Norman Solomon of RootsAction says. And we're all paying the price.
(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). Tiger Woods arrested at car crash scene on suspicion of DUI. scmp.com Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment and was arrested Friday at the scene of a car crash in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, authorities said. | Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods and the person in the other vehicle were not injured. Woods was able to crawl out of the passenger side of his Land Rover. | The crash occurred just after 2pm not far from where Woods lives on Jupiter Island.
(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). 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). 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). Nepal's youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity. aljazeera.com At 35, Balen Shah becomes Nepal's first Madhesi prime minister, representing the southern plains bordering India.
(2026-03-27). Dean Lewis loses Dutch court case over abuse claims. thecanary.co 
Dean Lewis has lost a Dutch court case against a former partner who claimed that the relationship was abusive on social media. Lewis demanded that ex-partner Sanne van Ooijen retract several statements she made about the nature of their two-and-a-half-year relationship. At the heart of the case was the fact that Sanne van Ooijen had […] | By
(2026-03-27). Wes Streeting accepts £55,000 donation from private healthcare recruiter. thecanary.co 
Labour health secretary Wes Streeting has taken another £55,000 from the ODP Group Ltd—which provides headhunting services to the NHS and private healthcare providers. The firm's owner, Peter Hearn, has longstanding links to private healthcare. The donation Millionaire recruitment mogul Hearn is the ultimate controller of the ODP Group. In addition to overseeing senior NHS […] | By
(2026-03-27). China denies retaliating against Panama ships, accuses Washington of canal grab. scmp.com China denied on Friday that it had intensified inspections of Panama-flagged vessels in retaliation for Panama's decision to strip a Hong Kong-based conglomerate of port concessions at both ends of the Panama Canal, accusing Washington of seeking to seize control of the strategic waterway. | During the daily press briefing at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, spokesman Lin Jian charged that the US had made "repeated wrongful allegations" about the inspections that exposed…
(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). No record of provincial consultation on Gul Plaza lease renewal. tribune.com.pk 
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has informed the judicial commission probing the Gul Plaza fire tragedy that no documentary evidence exists of consultation with the provincial govt regarding the renewal of the building's lease. | In a written reply submitted, the municipal commissioner stated that records were scrutinised through the Director Land to ascertain whether any such consultation had taken place. However, no written proof was found under Section 45(5) of the Sindh Local Government Ordinance, 1979. | The reply stated that the property was originally leased in 1936 by the then Karachi Munici…
(2026-03-27). Govt expands Roshan Digital Account to allow foreign nationals, companies to invest. tribune.com.pk 
The government has decided to expand the scope of the Roshan Digital Account (RDA), allowing foreign nationals, companies, and institutional investors to invest through the platform. | According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday, the expanded framework will enable these new participants to invest in RDAs, government securities, and Naya Pakistan Certificates. | The move is aimed at strengthening Pakistan's links with global financial markets and promoting foreign investment through a streamlined digital platform. | On the directives of Prime Minister @CMShehbaz, the Government of…
(2026-03-27). Doomsday Double Standard: U.S. Silent on Israel, Loud on Rivals. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff Silence in Congress: When Israel's Nuclear Arsenal Becomes an Unaskable Question At a moment when nuclear facilities are being openly discussed as military targets in the escalating confrontation between Joaquin Castro and the Trump administration's Middle East war posture, one exchange in Congress exposed just how rigid Washington's political boundaries remain when the …
(2026-03-27). India clears military purchases worth $25bn to buy aircraft, Russian S-400 missile systems. geo.tv 
India's "Akash" missiles, mounted on a truck, are displayed during Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2020. — Reuters
(2026-03-27). ICE black sites exposed: Secret detention network operated for years under both parties. wsws.org ICE is operating a network of clandestine detention sites in which people are confined for weeks or months without basic sanitation, legal access or public accountability.
(2026-03-27). Hurray for the Riff Raff Performs "Pa'lante" at Democracy Now!'s 30th Anniversary. democracynow.org 
The 30th anniversary celebration of Democracy Now!, held in New York City's historic Riverside Church this week, featured live performances and appearances from writers and musicians including
(2026-03-27). Only People's World tells workers' stories the way they should be told. peoplesworld.org 
TO: People's World readers FROM: Cameron Harrison, Labor Correspondent There's a moment that stays with all of us who cover the labor movement. For me, it was a late January day in Minneapolis. The wind chill was 16 below zero. And there, outside the Delta terminal at the airport, a group of clergy were being …
(2026-03-27). Calls for deeper SA—China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs. sanews.gov.za Calls for deeper SA—China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and China, urging increased investment in key sectors to support industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth. | Speaking at the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Forum, held at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, on Friday, Deputy President Mashatile said the partnership between the two countries continues to yield tangible economic benefits but requires further expansion to unlock its full potential. | "We firmly belie…
(2026-03-27). "No Kings" : March 28 Rallies Could Be Biggest Day of Protest in U.S. History. democracynow.org 
Millions of people are expected to take to the streets this Saturday in opposition to the Trump administration in the third iteration of the nationwide No Kings protest movement. Ahead of the thousands of No Kings demonstrations scheduled not only across the country, but also around the world, we speak to one of the organizers behind the campaign, Leah Greenberg of Indivisible. "People are coming out in every state, in every county, collectively, and saying, 'Enough.' We are going to stand against illegal war abroad. We are going to stand against secret police at home," Greenberg says.
(2026-03-27). Trump's detention expansion: disease, secrecy, and 'unbelievably inhumane' conditions in Texas. nationofchange.org Congressional testimony, public health records, and detainee reports reveal medical neglect, blocked oversight, and infectious disease concerns inside rapidly growing federal immigration detention sites.
(2026-03-27). Univ. of Michigan students vote to create committee on divestment from genocide in Palestine. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's Note: In light of the fact that many members of the local community who have spoken out about Palestinian Liberation have faced severe harassment, we have elected not to publish the names of those quoted or interviewed. ANN ARBOR, Mich.—At 10: 25 pm on Tuesday, March 17th, the University of Michigan Central Student Government (CSG) …
(2026-03-27). New left think tank finds a 'Doge of the left' could save at least £31bn per year. thecanary.co 
Verdant, a new think tank of the left, is set to end the myth that efficiency savings are only a right-wing issue. In its first report, the think tank, headed by a former adviser to Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell and a civil society campaigner, found at least £30.9bn in potential savings. The myth of […] | By
(2026-03-27). Canada's NDP to pick new leader one year after election debacle. wsws.org Whatever their tactical disagreements, all of the candidates for the NDP leadership are staunch defenders of Canadian capitalism and its state, inveterate opponents of class struggle and determined to contain and neuter social opposition by shackling it to the pro-employer trade unions and parliamentary-electoral politics.
(2026-03-27). Sabalenka, Sinner eye 'Sunshine Double' in Miami. tribune.com.pk 
World number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued second-ranked rival Elena Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to book a Miami Open title clash with American Coco Gauff. | Sabalenka, who fell to Rybakina in the Australian Open final before turning the tables on the Kazakh in the Indian Wells title match this earlier this month, broke the big-serving Rybakina twice in each set to come out on top in the blockbuster semi-final and keep her bid for the "Sunshine Double" of Indian Wells and Miami on track. | Men's world number two Jannik Sinner, who like Sabalenka lifted his first Indian Wells title two we…
(2026-03-27). Russophobic Intellectuals Breed Support For Death and Destruction. covertactionmagazine.com In a classic 1967 essay, "The Responsibility of Intellectuals," Noam Chomsky argued that faculty at top U.S. universities had betrayed their calling of speaking truth to power by working on military counterinsurgency programs and providing ideological support for the U.S. war in Vietnam whose human costs were incalculable. In the nearly 60 years since this …
(2026-03-27). Ukrainian economy 'collapsing'. infobrics.org The only real solution to the Ukrainian problem is to accept the Russian peace terms.
(2026-03-27). Man kills wife, buries body in courtyard. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-27). Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani targeted in attempted assassination plot. wsws.org In February, Kiswani filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Betar USA, charging that the Zionist organization orchestrated a coordinated campaign of "racial harassment, violent threats, stalking and intimidation."
(2026-03-27). Staff at Sheffield Hallam University balloting again to strike over job losses and attack on pensions. wsws.org The UCU's refusal to coordinate strike action even across Sheffield's three ongoing HE disputes, well as its repeated suspension of strikes, are central to the impasse workers face, not just in that city but nationally.
(2026-03-27). Pakistan urged to go low-carbon. tribune.com.pk 
The experts on energy and environment have underscored the need for transforming Pakistan's fragmented and supply-driven energy model to an integrated, low-carbon and resilient energy economy. The 8th International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development on its conclusion on Thursday at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, also put forward a detailed set of recommendations for the government to implement. | Alternative energy expert Engr Irfan Ahmed pointed out that a lack of cohesion in the grid and electricity networks has been contributing to massive energy…
(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). UK government advisory report condemns global fur trade. thecanary.co 
The Animal Welfare Committee, which advises the UK government, has published a damning report condemning the animal suffering involved in the fur trade. Its report on 'the responsible sourcing of fur' calls out the suffering inflicted on animals who are confined in cages on fur farms or caught in brutal traps in the wild. And […] | By
(2026-03-27). Police Questioned Over Allegedly Soliciting Bribes from the Public. plusnews.ug People in Katakwi area have expressed alarm, accusing the police of reportedly collecting bribes from suspects, complainants on cases handled and police bond. This issue arose during a recent advocacy and capacity-building program in the three regions of Teso, Karamoja, and Busoga aimed at raising awareness among non-actors about corruption, which should worry all individuals …
(2026-03-27). Austria school headscarf ban sparks anger. geo.tv 
Hadiya, an 11-year-old student, attends a protest, organised by coalition of 20 civil society organisations in Austria, against the headscarf ban in schools, in Vienna, Austria, on February 13, 2026. — AFP VIENNA: A headscarf ban for girls under 14 in Austrian schools has…
(2026-03-27). Lahore on high alert as PSL 11 kicks off. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities have put in place extensive and multi-layered security arrangements across Lahore as the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 gets under way, with the opening match scheduled at Gaddafi Stadium under heightened vigilance. | Officials said a comprehensive joint security plan has been finalised by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority and Lahore Police, covering key locations including the stadium, Allama Iqbal International Airport, team hotels and designated routes. | The opening fixture will feature Lahore Qalandars taking on Hyderabad Kings, as security across the city remains on high alert. | DIG Op…
(2026-03-27). If You'd Only Oppose The Iran War When There's Boots On The Ground, You're A Scumbag. caitlinjohnstone.com.au LBC has a report titled " LBC reports: | A number of usually loyal MAGA Republicans left the Iran briefing early‚Ää—‚Ääincluding US congresswoma…
(2026-03-27). Norway to add more than $11bn to defence budget over 10 years. aljazeera.com Norway, as well as other NATO countries, has been under pressure from the US to boost defence spending.
(2026-03-27). Meta Google found liable in landmark cases for knowingly causing harm to young people. nationofchange.org Over the course of the trials, documents revealed that tech companies were well aware of the addictive properties of their social media products and exploited these properties to increase their profits.
(2026-03-27). Pennsylvania's Tigers Jaw returns with the release of 'Lost on You,' pushing new creative ground with 11 new tracks. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania rock band The album is the follow-up to
(2026-03-27). Beautiful Sentences Matter: Billy-Ray Belcourt and Matt Hooley. publicbooks.org "Queer theory in general spoke to me in an embodied way, beyond its important theoretical work, because it revealed for me that beautiful sentences matter and that they can be critical aspects of the reading experience."
(2026-03-27). Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in 'active' Gulf of Mexico oil spill. aljazeera.com Authorities say the oil is seeping from three sources, including a vessel that has not yet been identified.
(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). Cuba Celebrates Securing a Spot in the Santo Domingo 2026 Football Tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, March 27 (RHC) — Cuban football celebrates today the official qualification for the Central American and Caribbean Games of Santo Domingo 2026. | The sports publication Jit, from the Cuban Sports Institute, reported the news after competition authorities notified Jamaica of its withdrawal from the qualifying match scheduled to take place in Santiago de Cuba. | This decision awarded the victory to the Cubans, who thus qualified for the Central American and Caribbean Games as the second-ranked team from the Caribbean. | With Jamaica's withdrawal, the Cuban footballers secured their right to represent t…
(2026-03-27). Entregan Premios Cubanos Tablas-Alarcos por el Día Mundial del Teatro. radiohc.cu En comenmoración al Día Mundial del Teatro, a celebrarse este viernes, fueron entregados los Premios que cada dos años convoca la Casa Editorial Tablas-Alarcos de Cuba, en las disciplinas de Dramaturgia, Investigación, Crítica y Gráfica. | La entrega tuvo lugar la víspera en la sala El Sótano, ubicada en la zona capitalina del Vedado, donde se reconoció la labor de quienes estimulan el quehacer escénico, informó la Casa Editorial en redes sociales. | El Premio Virgilio Piñera en Dramaturgia recayó en Ulises Cala por su obra Pieza inconclusa para pistola rosada, mientras que el galardón Dora Alonso en la misma cat…
(2026-03-27). øHacia dónde llevarán los vientos a Cuba? strategic-culture.su A pesar de la resiliencia histórica de Cuba, ya hemos podido presenciar que, a largo plazo, los embargos y las sanciones logran minar la fuerza de voluntad de los líderes y de la población. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva pa…
(2026-03-27). Investigadora brasileña resalta solidaridad y resistencia de Cuba. radiohc.cu El impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba y la vigencia de la solidaridad internacional centran hoy análisis desde experiencias académicas y humanas dentro y fuera del país caribeño. | A partir de esa perspectiva, las vivencias acumuladas durante una convivencia directa en comunidades cubanas adquieren un valor singular para comprender la realidad del país caribeño más allá de los estereotipos. | De esa manera lo expresó en declaraciones exclusivas a Prensa Latina la investigadora brasileña Beatriz Gomes Cornachin, quien permaneció 10 meses en la oriental provinci…
(2026-03-27). President Miguel Díaz-Canel: The failure to seize Cuba provokes the wrath of the United States. radiohc.cu In an interview with the Mexican newspaper La Jornada, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the greatest failure of the U.S. government in 67 years of revolution is its inability to seize the island. The president explained that this situation has provoked anger, manifesting itself in a tightened blockade since 2019, with more than 240 measures implemented during the first phase of the Trump administration. | Díaz-Canel denounced that Cuba's inclusion on the list of state sponsors of terrorism has cut off its funding channels, compounded by a recent executive order threatening tariffs on goods from count…
(2026-03-27). President Miguel Díaz-Canel: The failure to seize Cuba provokes the wrath of the United States. radiohc.cu In an interview with the Mexican newspaper La Jornada, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the greatest failure of the U.S. government in 67 years of revolution is its inability to seize the island. The president explained that this situation has provoked anger, manifesting itself in a tightened blockade since 2019, with more than 240 measures implemented during the first phase of the Trump administration. | Díaz-Canel denounced that Cuba's inclusion on the list of state sponsors of terrorism has cut off its funding channels, compounded by a recent executive order threatening tariffs on goods from count…