(2026-03-29). Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Mideast war. al-monitor.com Pakistan's prime minister said he had a "detailed" call with Iran's president on Saturday, as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey gathered in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East.The diplomats were due to attend talks Sunday and Monday "on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region", the Pakistan foreign ministry said.Shehbaz Sharif's government has emerged as a key facilitator between Iran and the United States as their war drags on, serving as an intermediary for messages between the two sides.
(2026-03-29). Iran claims aluminium plant attacks in Gulf as Houthis join war. al-monitor.com Iran claimed on Sunday attacks on two major aluminium plants in the Gulf, further raising the economic stakes of the Middle East war after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis joined the conflict.The war that began on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks on Iran has mushroomed throughout the region, sending world energy markets into a tailspin and threatening to torpedo the global economy.With the official status of talks between Washington and Tehran uncertain, daily salvoes of strikes across the region have continued unabated.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). strike a deal with current leaders, opposition figure Pahlavi warns. al-monitor.com By Nathan LayneGRAPEVINE, Texas, March 28 (Reuters) – Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Saturday warned that negotiating for peace with the current leaders of Iran would only push the threat to Americans down the road, and said he would once again call for Iranians to protest in the streets.
(2026-03-29). Iran Nobel winner Ebadi faces backlash over support for son of ousted shah. al-monitor.com Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi was facing a fierce backlash Saturday from some Iranians for joining a transitional body the son of Iran's ousted shah hopes will smooth his path to return to Iran.Reza Pahlavi, whose father Mohammad Reza was brought down by the 1979 Islamic revolution, has repeatedly said he is ready to lead a transition if the Islamic republic falls in the now month-long war against the US and Israel.
(2026-03-29). Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police. al-monitor.com Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv and some other Israeli cities on Saturday to protest the war in the Middle East, in unauthorised demonstrations that security forces sought to disperse.Weekly protests against the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28 have been taking place in Tel Aviv and elsewhere, initially drawing only a few dozen participants.Numbers now appear to be rising, though they are far from the tens of thousands who filled the streets last year to protest the war in Gaza.
(2026-03-29). With Gaza Still Under Blockade, Recycling Has Become a Matter of Life and Death. truthout.org Gaza has long been described as an "open-air prison." The more I reflect on the term, the more it feels like a painful truth rather than mere hollow rhetoric. A suffocating blockade has been imposed for decades, with two border crossings sealed shut depending on the political climate and circumstances, often leaving no feasible exit for patients seeking medical referrals or students hoping to… |
(2026-03-29). Houthis say they launched second attack on Israel in less than 24 hours. al-monitor.com CAIRO, March 28 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said they carried out a second attack on Israel in less than 24 hours using missiles and drones, and vowed to continue military operations in the coming days, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised speech.The Houthis' entry into the conflict adds to regional tensions, particularly given their ability to strike targets far beyond Yemen and disrupt shipping lanes around the Arabian Peninsula and the Red Sea, as they did in support of Hamas in Gaza following the October 7, 2023, attacks.
(2026-03-29). Ship insurers juggle war risks for perilous Gulf route. al-monitor.com Iranian forces' threat to ships in the crucial Strait of Hormuz has driven up payments for the insurance that underpins the world freight industry.Here are facts and figures about how maritime insurance works ⚪ and the impact from the war sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which has virtually cut off shipping in the strait.- Insurance available -…
(2026-03-29). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: – Pentagon readying for ground operations: report -The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran ⚪ potentially including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz ⚪ though US President Donald Trump has yet to approve any deployment, the Washington Post reported Saturday.Any ground operation would stop short of a full-scale invasion, instead involving raids by special operations forces and conventional infantry troops,…
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Houthis strike at Israel in their first such attack since Iran war began. al-monitor.com By Menna AlaaElDin, Nayera Abdallah and Humeyra PamukCAIRO/DUBAI, March 28 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched missiles at Israel on Saturday, their first such attack since the start of the Iran war, heightening the risk that a conflict now in its fifth week could expand further across the region.Speaking before the strike, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States expected to conclude military operations within weeks. The Houthis said they would continue their operations until the "aggression" on all fronts ended.
(2026-03-29). Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region. al-monitor.com By Menna AlaaElDin, Nayera Abdallah and Humeyra PamukCAIRO/DUBAI, March 29 (Reuters) – The risk of an expanded Iran war grew on Saturday as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, even as additional U.S. forces reached the Middle East.
(2026-03-29). Middle East Tensions Escalate: Yemeni Houthis Target Israel. devdiscourse.com The risk of an expanded conflict involving Iran has increased as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel. U.S. forces have been dispatched to the Middle East amidst these escalations. The conflict, which started with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, has spread, impacting the global economy significantly.
(2026-03-29). Ukraine treads tightrope with Gulf arms deals. al-monitor.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that his country had "undoubtedly changed the geopolitical situation" in the Middle East with a series of decade-long defence agreements with Gulf states being hit with Iranian drones and missiles.Has he? And how important are the agreements for Ukraine, more than four years into the Russian invasion and facing its own maelstrom of military, economic and diplomatic challenges?
(2026-03-29). Iran shuts down Tehran cafe chain over cup designs. al-monitor.com Iranian authorities have ordered the closure of a popular chain of Tehran cafes over designs on its takeaway cups deemed to be referring to the killing of supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic, media reports said Saturday.
(2026-03-29). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-29). EU Seeks Greater Agency but Remains Embedded Within U.S.-Dominated Security Architecture. moderndiplomacy.eu In this interview,Professor Sergiu Mi»ôcoiu at the Faculty of European Studies, Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), where he also serves as a director of the Centre for International Cooperation and director of the Centre for African Studies, says the U.S.-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic of Iran draws a wide range of issues relating to …
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). How Shock, Timing, and Industrial Strategy Are Rewriting the LNG Era. moderndiplomacy.eu The global LNG market is no longer shaped by familiar cycles of tightness and surplus. It is now defined by inelasticity, a structural rigidity that magnifies every disruption and slows every recovery. The collapse of the oversupply narrative is not a forecasting mistake. It exposes a system whose physical, geopolitical, and industrial constraints have converged …
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). How Maryland's Medical Examiner Helped Conceal Suspicious Deaths. truthout.org Nearly 20 years ago, I stepped into the downtown Baltimore office of an obscure state official named Dr. David Fowler. He was lanky, affable, with an Afrikaner accent that alluded to his South African roots. He was also the state's chief medical examiner, the man who determined the fate of all cases of suspicious deaths across the state. I had no idea at the time, but roughly two decades… |
(2026-03-29). War on Iran: The French senator who said what everybody was thinking. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: Pacific Media Watch A French senator walked into the Luxembourg Palace, opened his mouth, and basically set the whole room on fire. Politely. In a suit. Claude Malhuret didn't yell nor wave his arms. He just listed things… calmly, methodically, like a doctor reading a very long and very depressing diagnosis. And by the…
(2026-03-29). Sabalenka Dominates Miami Open: Claims Sunshine Double Glory. devdiscourse.com Aryna Sabalenka displayed her dominance on the court with a compelling 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Coco Gauff, securing her second straight Miami Open title on Sunday. With this win, Sabalenka becomes the first player since Iga Swiatek in 2022 to complete the celebrated Sunshine Double. She now joins the ranks of tennis greats like Steffi Graf, Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka, and Swiatek as the fifth woman to achieve this milestone.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Teen Prodigy Kimi Antonelli Sets New F1 Record. devdiscourse.com Kimi Antonelli achieved a remarkable milestone on Sunday by claiming victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, driving for Mercedes. This win catapults the 19-year-old into the annals of Formula One history as the youngest ever championship leader.
(2026-03-29). Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon. al-monitor.com An Israeli strike killed three journalists Saturday in south Lebanon, including a well-known reporter for Hezbollah's Al Manar network, with Lebanese authorities denouncing the attack as a "war crime".The Israeli military confirmed killing Al Manar correspondent Ali Shoeib, accusing him of having "operated within the Hezbollah terrorist organisation under the guise of a journalist".
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 'Kuffiyehs in Buchenwald' campaign challenges Germany's anti-Palestinian culture of remembrance. mondoweiss.net 
Since October 7, the Palestinian kuffiyeh has been criminalized by German authorities and institutions out of support for Israel and Zionism. A new campaign is challenging this "hypocritical and deceitful 'culture of remembrance.'"
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Community micro-hydropower plants revolutionise isolated areas of the Dominican Republic. globalvoices.org 
(2026-03-29). Helplines buzz with alerts from seafarers trapped in war. al-monitor.com Seafarers' helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, desperately seeking repatriation, compensation and onboard supplies."Writing to urgently inform you that our vessel is currently facing a critical situation regarding provisions and one crew health conditions," read an email from one seafarer on March 24 to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)'s Seafarer Support team.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com March 28 (Reuters) – The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials.The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops,…
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-29). CPI(M) Reassures: No Alliance with Communal Parties for Upcoming Polls. devdiscourse.com In a recent statement, CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby firmly denied any alliance with the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) concerning the forthcoming April 9 Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, Baby condemned the United Democratic Front's (UDF) allegations of a pact, asserting that no discussions with SDPI had been held by CPI(M).
(2026-03-29). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-29). French police foil Paris bomb attack outside US bank. al-monitor.com French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early Saturday when they arrested a person about to set off a homemade explosive device, officials and sources close to the case told AFP.The incident occurred around 3: 30 am (0130 GMT) in front of a Bank of America building in the chic 8th arrondissement, a couple of streets from the Champs-Elysees.Police grabbed the suspect just after he placed a device, made of five litres of liquid (1.3 US gallons), believed to be fuel, and an ignition system, one of the sources said.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Protesters march in London to oppose the rise of political right. al-monitor.com LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of central London on Saturday for a "March to Stop the Far Right" with many demonstrators decrying the right-wing Reform UK party of Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, which is topping opinion polls.Backed by trade unions and civil society groups, the Together Alliance demonstration looked set to be one of the biggest in the British capital in recent years with about 30,000 people expected to take part, according to a police official.
(2026-03-29). Son of ousted shah wins ovation from US conservatives. al-monitor.com The exiled son of Iran's last shah, Reza Pahlavi, earned thunderous applause from a packed conference hall of US conservatives on Saturday as he urged Washington to press its military campaign against Tehran.Speaking to a raucous audience in Texas, Pahlavi cast the war as a historic opportunity to topple Iran's clerical leadership, drawing cheers with a vision of his country transformed from an adversary of the United States into an ally.
(2026-03-29). India Faces Economic Challenge as West Asia Conflict Escalates. devdiscourse.com India could experience significant economic pressure due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly in areas such as remittances, the rupee, and fiscal finances. A report from SBI Funds Management titled '2026 Middle East Conflict and Its Implications' outlines these potential challenges.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Kerala CM Defends LDF's Stand Against Communalism Amid UDF Allegations. devdiscourse.com Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly reiterated the Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s steadfast position against communalism, while countering accusations made by the United Democratic Front (UDF) of covert alliances with the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Prevention that pays: Stop ranking children and start understanding them. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-29). 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).
(2026-03-29). Petrol: Now you see it, now you don't. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-29). Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn. truthout.org On the morning of February 11, the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC), a non-profit landlord responsible for developing the Brooklyn Navy Yard, convened a closed-doors meeting. One item of business concerned the lease of Easy Aerial, an AI drone manufacturer with material ties to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Israeli military, and one of 550 businesses housed… |
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Over 3,500 More US Troops Arrive in Middle East as Iran War Continues to Escalate. news.antiwar.com While the administration continues to downplay the possibility of boots on the ground in Iran, large numbers of US ground troops continue to conspicuously arrive in the Middle East, with over 3,500 additional troops reported by Central Command (CENTCOM) to have arrived Saturday. A substantial majority of the new arrivals were US Marines aboard the …
(2026-03-29). The Essential Elements of a Truly Low Maintenance Backyard. moguldom.com The Essential Elements of a Truly Low-Maintenance Backyard Most of us buy a home dreaming of a private escape—a place where we can actually sit down, kick back, and recharge. But the reality of the traditional American backyard often tells a different story. Between the thirsty, oversized lawns and the high-strung ornamental gardens, many yards …
(2026-03-29). Intellius Recode Ltd Set to Launch IPO for Digital Transformation Push. devdiscourse.com Intellius Recode Ltd has initiated the process of raising funds via an initial public offering (IPO), filing preliminary documents with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). PM Modi Hails Water Conservation Success Across India. devdiscourse.com In the onset of summer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation to renew its commitment to water conservation during the 132nd episode of his monthly radio program, 'Mann Ki Baat'. He lauded the impact of campaigns over the years that have raised awareness about this critical issue.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Iran Isn't Just a Threat—It's Splitting NATO. moderndiplomacy.eu The war with Iran is exposing a structural fracture inside NATO—one that may prove more consequential than any external threat facing the Alliance today. What is at stake is not only NATO's ability to respond to a new crisis in the Middle East but also its capacity to remain strategically coherent in a world defined …
(2026-03-29). New Caledonia's domestic airline AirCal files for bankruptcy. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific Desk New Caledonia's domestic airline Air Calédonie filed for bankruptcy on Friday, following almost a month of blockades by customers in the French Pacific territory's outer islands. The protest movement had been initiated by groups of angry outer islands customers who intended to oppose the company's decision…
(2026-03-29). China-Tajikistan tourism exchange conference held in Dushanbe charts path for deeper cooperation. ecns.cn A cultural and tourism delegation concluded a week-long visit to Tajikistan on Saturday, with both sides pledging to enhance pragmatic cooperation in the tourism sector.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). CaratLane Expands Global Footprint: New Stores and Overseas Ventures. devdiscourse.com CaratLane, the Tata Group-supported jewellery brand, is set to significantly expand its retail presence by adding 40 new stores in the upcoming financial year, of which 10% will be company-owned, according to Saumen Bhaumik, Managing Director.
(2026-03-29). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-29). Lebanon kids struggle to keep up studies as war slams school doors shut. al-monitor.com In a classroom turned shelter for displaced families, teenager Ahmad Melhem follows a recorded lesson on a tablet as the war between Hezbollah and Israel interrupts education for hundreds of thousands of students in Lebanon."I don't want to regret not finishing my studies despite the difficult circumstances," said Melhem, whose family was displaced from Beirut's southern suburbs, the site of repeated Israeli bombardment."We took a risk and went back to get schoolbooks," he told AFP.
(2026-03-29). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). High-Stakes Showdown in TTAADC Elections: Diverse Political Drama Unfolds. devdiscourse.com The upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections on April 12 are set to be a multi-corner fight, with major political contenders like the BJP, Tipra Motha Party (TMP), CPI(M), and Congress all vying for seats. The BJP and TMP have fielded candidates across all the 28 seats independently as negotiations for a seat-sharing arrangement failed. Meanwhile, the CPI(M) and Congress are contesting in 27 and 25 seats respectively, adding to the electoral melee.
(2026-03-29). 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.
(2026-03-29). Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security. al-monitor.com MANILA/HANOI, March 28 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China have resumed high-level talks this week over the disputed South China Sea, exploring preliminary steps toward oil and gas cooperation while addressing energy and fertilizer supply issues amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Philippine foreign ministry said.The 11th round of talks under a bilateral consultation mechanism established in 2017 was the first such meeting since January 2025.
(2026-03-29). El "No Kings" contra Trump moviliza a millones en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Multitud de pancartas con consignas contra las guerras ilegales de Trump; otras que exigían frenar el autoritarismo; que se vaya Trump; no al fascismo o que cambien las estrategias de las agencias de inmigración que aterrorizan a las comunidades del país, formaron parte del enorme pliego de demandas.
(2026-03-29). Comandacia El Aguacte: fragua de la Operación Omega. cubadebate.cu Hace 68 años, el miércoles 26 de marzo de 1958 el Comandante rebelde Raúl Castro, llega a la zona de El Aguacate, en Limonar de Monte Ruz, y en una casona perteneciente a una señora viuda de la región establece la Primera Comandancia del Jefe del recién fundado II Frente Oriental "Frank País Frente Garía".
(2026-03-29). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-28). Trump's Iran Gamble Is Spiraling Out Of Control. popularresistance.org In this week's episode of the MintCast podcast hosted by MintPress director Mnar Adley, we are joined by Iranian political analyst Ali Alizadeh to talk about Trump's miscalculation in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Twenty-seven days into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, what was expected to be a swift and decisive campaign is instead spiraling into a far more dangerous and unpredictable confrontation. Early assumptions that Iran's leadership could be "decapitated" through targeted airstrikes—triggering internal collapse—have proven dramatically misplaced.
(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). Iran war: US amphibious assault ship arrives in Mideast amid talk of ground operation. scmp.com The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, US Central Command said on Saturday, as speculation soared about the possible deployment of US ground troops in Iran. | The ship arrived in the region on Friday, CENTCOM said in a social media post, noting that the vessel is the flagship for a contingent of "about 3,500" Marines and sailors. | The group also includes "transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets", it said.
(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). Iran's president tells PM Shehbaz trust needed for talks to end Middle East conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that trust is needed to facilitate talks and mediation on the conflict in ‚Å the Middle East, the prime minister's office said on Saturday. | It said Pezeshkian had praised Pakistan's diplomatic efforts and that the two leaders had discussed hostilities ‚Å in the region and efforts to end the conflict during a call …
(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). Torture and physical abuse of children in Gaza declared war crimes. mronline.org 
The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which began October 2023, has claimed the lives of more than 73,600 Palestinians and about 1,195 Israelis.
(2026-03-28). Israel kills two brothers in latest Gaza ceasefire violation. newarab.com 
(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 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). 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). Tuesday 4/7: Branding the Enemy: Terror List, Venezuela, and the Fight Over. indybay.org Irvine Auditorium, McCone Building | 499 Pierce Street | Monterey, CA 93940…
(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). 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). South Africa Parliament Adopts Resolution Demanding Freedom of Venezuelan President and First Lady From US Prison. orinocotribune.com The South African party Al Jama-ah promoted a special session in the national parliament to demand the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, National Assembly Deputy Cilia Flores, from US prison. On Saturday, March 27, the party presented the resolution as a matter of solidarity from South African legislators towards Venezuela and as an expression of condemnation of the Monroe Doctrine and the Donald Trump administration's warmongering. | The resolution demanding the release of the Venezuelan presidential couple received support from representatives of most parties in the South African parl…
(2026-03-28). Venezuela Commemorates 32 Years of Hugo Chávez's Liberation From Yare Prison. orinocotribune.com With a mobilization and a forum on political thought, the people of the Tuy Valleys, Miranda state, Venezuela, commemorated the 32nd anniversary of Commander Hugo Chávez's release from the Yare I judicial internment center, popularly known as the Prison of Dignity, in the Puente Carrera sector of San Francisco de Yare in the Simón Bolívar municipality. The event was held on Friday, March 27, defined by the leadership of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) as a day of "loyalty and historical memory." | The PSUV vice president of mobilization, Nahum Fernánde…
(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). 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 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). Rallies planned in thousands of US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of rallies are expected across the United States on Saturday in the latest "No Kings" protest against the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration. | Organisers say that more than 3,200 events are planned in all 50 states for what they hope could be the largest single-day nonviolent protest in US history. The two previous No Kings events attracted millions of participants. | Read: Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump' | Flagship rallies will take place in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Minnesota's Twin Cities, but two-thirds of participants are expected from…
(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). Iranian president urges countries not to allow 'enemies to run the war' from their territories. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday urged regional countries not to allow "enemies to run the war" from their territories if they "want development and security". | "We have said many times that Iran doesn't carry out preemptive attacks, but we will retaliate strongly if our infrastructure or economic centres are targeted," Pezeshkian wrote on X. | We have said many times that Iran doesn't carry out preemptive attacks, but we will retaliate strongly if our infrastructure or economic centers are targeted. | To the countries of the region: | If you want development and security, don't let our enemies…
(2026-03-28). Israel hits Iran naval research site, fresh blasts rattle Tehran. newarab.com 
The The fresh attacks on the capital came after Yemen's The intervention of Iran's Yemeni allies is su…
(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). Yemen's Houthis have joined Israel's war on the side of Iran. thecanary.co 
In a new moment of escalation, the Houthis of Yemen have joined Israel's war on the side of Iran: JUST IN: üáæüá™üáÆüá∑ Yemeni Houthis officially enter war against US & Israel in support of Iran. "Our operations will continue until the objectives are achieved." pic.twitter.com/1TmQcRRrHz — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) March 28, 2026 Houthis escalation The […] | By
(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). JD Vance on Iran: taking care of business, going to be out of there soon, and gas prices are going to come back. haaretz.com 'They're still trying to build a nuclear weapon, we need to neuter them for a very very long time and that's the purpose,' JD Vance said on a podcast interview. His remarks come as Yemen's pro-Iran Houthi forces confirmed they have launched a missile at Israel early on Saturday…
(2026-03-28). Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with missile strike on Israel. newarab.com 
Yemen's Iran-backed The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, announced on Saturday that they had fired a volley of ballistic missiles towards southern In a video statement, Houthi military sp…
(2026-03-28). Houthis Strike Israel, Expanding Trump's Illegal War on Iran. truthout.org The Houthis on Saturday took credit for launching a ballistic missile at Israel, opening a new front in the war U.S. President Donald Trump illegally started with Iran nearly one month ago. As reported by Axios, the attack by the Houthis signals that the Yemen-based militia is joining the conflict to aide Iran, which has been under aerial assault from the U.S. and Israel for the past four… |
(2026-03-28). Trump's MAGA America Whines about 'Putin Winning' as India surges Russian Oil Imports. globalresearch.ca As the US aggression on Iran continues, global oil and natural gas markets frantically look for alternative suppliers. | Naturally, the world's most populous countries have the highest demand and must ensure their citizens have sufficient energy. Economic consequences of failing …
(2026-03-28). Trump's Iran adventure: Miscalculation of the century. mronline.org 
Last year, in July, the United States and Israel bombarded Iran's nuclear energy and nuclear research facilities over 12 days.
(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). 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). Man killed Friday by missile shrapnel named Vyacheslav Vidmant; dozens wounded Saturday across Israel. haaretz.com Vidmant, 52, was killed while working as a security guard in a building that had been hit by Iranian fire on the first day of the war; 11 people were lightly wounded by interceptor missile fragments in the Jerusalem area and Israel's south, according to Israeli emergency services…
(2026-03-28). Strike kills three fighters in northern Iraq. newarab.com 
A strike in northern Two police officers were also killed and five wounded in a strike on a Mosul police station that the interior ministry also attributed to a US-Israeli attack. | Since the Middle East war began on 28 February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iraq has been increasingly drawn into a conflict it had sought to avoid at all costs.
(2026-03-28). Modi-Trump phone call: India rejects reports claiming Elon Musk part of telephonic conversation on Iran war. ptcnews.tv Modi-Trump phone call: India on Saturday rejected reports that billionaire Elon Musk was also part of the call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | Trump had called PM Modi to discuss the war with Iran on Tuesday, the first interaction between the two leaders since Israel and the US' military strikes on Iran began on February 28. | "We have seen the story. The telephone conversation on 24 March was between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump only," a spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs underlined. | "As has been stated earlier, it provided the opp…
(2026-03-28). Vilnius vs. Madrid: U.S.-Iran war draws new lines dividing European nations. strategic-culture.su In the EU's initial response to the US-Israeli strikes, Kaja Kallas read the agreed wording calling of "maximum restraint, protection of civilians, full respect of international law". The question of the war's legality has laid bare a union roughly split into three camps — one applauding Washington, one hedging, one condemning…
(2026-03-28). Whitney Webb: What They're NOT Telling You About Joe Kent! thealtworld.com Whitney Webb joins Jimmy to explain her deep skepticism of Joe Kent, the former CIA counterterrorism official who resigned over the Iran war, warning that he may be part of a long-game psy-op to create a "domestic terrorist" profile that the national security state can later target. She connects this sentiment to the first Trump administration's DHS hearings where officials explicitly defined anti-Semitic right-leaning populists as the emerging domestic terror threat—a classification that could now be triggered by conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism. | Webb argues that the same infrastructure b…
(2026-03-28). Bernie Sanders seeks to stop bombs to Israel. electronicintifada.net Four Democrats pursue vote on 22,000 new US bombs for Israel during war with Iran.
(2026-03-28). Thursday 3/26: Webinar: U.S. – Israeli Aggression Against Iran: Escalation Risks & the Path to Wider War. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/iran326…
(2026-03-28). How the US Became an International Serial Killer. scheerpost.com Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies For decades, the United States moved from covert assassination plots to openly embracing assassination or "targeted killing" as policy. Now, in its war with Iran, that evolution is reaching its most dangerous phase. On March 17th and 18th, the United States and Israel assassinated three senior Iranian government officials in …
(2026-03-28). Ataques a Irán golpean áreas residenciales, según comisionado de la ONU. radiohc.cu El tema del ataque estadounidense a una escuela iraní, con la matanza de entre 168 y 180 personas, fundamentalmente niñas, pudo abrirse paso en un órgano de la ONU, a pesar de los intentos por diluirlo. | Al hablar en una sesión especial del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU, el Alto Comisionado Volker Tàºrk solicitó a Estados Unidos hacer públicos los resultados de una investigación que, según se afirma, realiza ese país, sobre el bombardeo a la escuela de la localidad iraní de Minab. | En opinión de Farida Shaheed, relatora especial para la educación, la embestida puede constituir un crimen de guerra,…
(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). Israel Court reiterates that state must adequately feed all Palestinian prisoners, not just underweight. haaretz.com Israel's Prison Service argued that Palestinian security prisoners are being weighed, and those with sharp weight loss receive added food and medical or dietary care, but the petitioning NGO said that inmates reported no improvement in food distribution, with some claiming portions had decreased…
(2026-03-28). The Increasingly Dire Costs of the War on Iran. juancole.com By Pat Hynes with Anna Gyorgy | Economist
(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). 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). The military's contumacious apocalyptic pacifists. indybay.org Photo of the pacifist Kim Min-hyung, of South Korea.
(2026-03-28). Press group slams Israeli forces' 'violent assault' on CNN crew. newarab.com 
An international media association on Saturday condemned what it described as a "violent assault" by A CNN team was reporting on the aftermath of an assault by Israeli settlers and the establishment of an illegal outpost near the Palestinian village of Tayasir on Thursday when it was detained by Israeli soldiers, the Foreign Pres…
(2026-03-28). Sinner books Miami Open final with Lehecka. tribune.com.pk 
World number two Jannik Sinner of Italy stretched his win streak over fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev to seven matches on Friday, advancing to a Miami Open men's final against Czech Jiri Lehecka. | The 24-year-old Italian fired 15 aces in beating Germany's Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) after an hour and 53 minutes ⚪ boosting his streak of consecutive sets won at the elite Masters 1000 level to 32. | Sinner is trying to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the "Sunshine Double" by winning titles at Indian Wells and Miami in the same year. | "Standing here again in a final means very much to me,"
(2026-03-28). Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop. tribune.com.pk 
Ben Duckett is determined to show just how important playing for England is to him following a woeful Ashes campaign. | England have insisted they are ready to adapt under coach Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge despite a 4-1 series loss in Australia marred by poor preparation and off-field incidents that led to questions about the team's professionalism. | Opening batsman Duckett, who averaged 20.2 in Australia with a top score of just 42, was also filmed seemingly drunk during a controversial mid-series break in Noosa. | "I wasn't proud of how things went in Australia," Duckett said on Friday. "Hopeful…
(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). Hegseth Prays for "Overwhelming Violence" in Iran in the "Name of Jesus Christ" progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-03-28). Coordinated disinformation campaign using fake Iranian accounts targets Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-28). Love, friendship, and watching over the dead in Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
A conversation about friendship and the loss of loved ones in a martyr's cemetery in Palestine.
(2026-03-28). Navigating Structural and Crisis Risks in ASEAN's Energy Sector. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer ASEAN member countries' energy industries are changing as a result of rising demand, decarbonization requirements, and complex geopolitics. While the region is moving towards cleaner, more inclusive, and more resilient energy systems, the risk diversification challenge—namely addressing structural vulnerabilities and crisis-driven disruptions—acquired an added significance. While pursuit of energy diversification has …
(2026-03-28). Watch: Green Party's Mothin Ali provides brilliant take on race and social class. thecanary.co 
The Co-Deputy Leader of the Green Party Mothin Ali has released a beautiful and moving video about his upbringing in Sheffield, conveying some vital truths about the class unity needed to take on Britain's establishment. It starts with Ali on a bus talking about a recent encounter in London: So, I was in London the […] | By
(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). 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). Germany's (Reluctant) Nuclear Arsonists. fairobserver.com US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has led to a dramatic deterioration in transatlantic relations. A series of controversial decisions, ranging from random tariffs to President Trump's push for "owning" Greenland, has dealt the transatlantic community perhaps the most damaging blow since its emergence in the late 1940s. Although President Trump ultimately…
(2026-03-28). Palestinian teenager dies after being shot by Israeli forces. newarab.com 
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy died on Friday after being shot by Israeli forces. | The Palestinian health ministry identified the teenager as Adham Sayed Saleh Dahman and said he died of "serious wounds caused by Israeli forces' gunfire," Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Wafa said he was killed in an Israeli attack on Friday evening in the Dheisheh camp, south of Dahman was shot in the abdomen, the report said. His death takes the total number of Palestinians killed by Israel in the We…
(2026-03-28). The Ongoing Battle Over Transportation Security Administration Funding. portside.org The Ongoing Battle Over Transportation Security Administration Funding |
(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). What I Saw in Cuba Was Resilience. scheerpost.com Gerargo Delgado I traveled to Cuba this month. As a Cuban American, that sentence carries the weight of longing born of an estrangement from my roots. For much of my life, Cuba existed as a distant story, a place I knew only through descriptions from my father. I was there as part of an international …
(2026-03-28). California Fever Dream Judy Upcoming Readings. indybay.org Judy Juanita's Upcoming Readings – Please contact the location before attending | Tues., Apr 21, 2 pm-3: 30, SFSU | School of Ethnic Studies, | 1600 Holloway, SF…
(2026-03-28). IRGC says it targeted US vessel off Oman's coast. tribune.com.pk 
(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). For Asia, the worst effects of Trump's war on Iran are yet to come. scmp.com The law of unintended consequences, a theory popularised by American sociologist Robert K Merton, has rarely been more applicable to any situation than to US President Donald Trump's war with Iran. Those consequences will be far greater than generally imagined. | Their impact will fall heavily on Asia, the world's most energy-import-dependent region and will almost certainly hurt US ally Japan more than it will the US' main rival, China. Indeed, China may even emerge from the crisis with an…
(2026-03-28). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Cuba Not Forgotten. levernews.com Good things are happening! A convoy breaks a U.S. siege, a state takes back its power, meatpackers hold the line, and Alaska gets classy. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade |
(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). Socialists Progressives Support the UN Declaring the Transatlantic Slave Trade the Gravest Crime Against Humanity. moderndiplomacy.eu The United Nations has voted to describe the transatlantic chattel slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity" and called for reparations as "a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs." The landmark resolution was strongly backed by the African Union (AU) and the Caribbean Community (Caricom). The Caribbean nations, through bodies like the Caribbean Community, …
(2026-03-28). Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest on suspicion of DUI. aljazeera.com US golfer arrested in relation to rollover crash in Florida that did not ‚Å cause any significant injuries.
(2026-03-28). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-28). Former Biden aide Shahid Khan meets US lawmakers on Middle East crisis. geo.tv 
Shahid Khan , Director of the World Affairs Council Boston, poses with US lawmakers and others. Shahid Khan, Director of the World Affairs Council Boston and former adviser to then-US president Joe Biden, engaged in high-level discussions on Capitol Hill this week with key US…
(2026-03-28). Israel assassinates more Lebanese journalists — Ali Shuaib and Fatima Ftouni. thecanary.co 
Journalists Ali Shuaib (Al-Manar) and Fatima Ftouni (Al-Mayadeen), along with Fatima's brother, camera operator Mohamad Ftouni, join a long list of Lebanese journalists killed by Israel. An Israeli warplane fired five missiles at their car, travelling in the countryside next to the city of Jezzine, around 30 Km north of the border with occupied Palestine. […] | By
(2026-03-28). Trump's Signature Will Appear On US Paper Currency. But Why? newsone.com 
Source: Samuel Corum / Getty | Here's the thing: President Donald Trump probably knows he's a failure. | On some level, Trump — as demonstrably delusional and lacking in self-awareness as he is — must understand that he's a miserable, emotionally-stunted fool, who has accomplished nothing positive of note during his time in office, and that history will remember him that way. And he's deeply insecure about it. So, instead of letting consensus decide for itself what kind of man and leader he is, Trump uses his position as president to force-feed his legacy to the general public by giving himself hon…
(2026-03-28). Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run. tribune.com.pk 
The Netherlands blunted Norway's high-scoring attack and ended their 13-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 friendly victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Friday. | Norway were one of two European nations, with England, to win all eight of their qualifying group games. Including Nations League matches and friendlies, the only blip in their last 13 games was an unlikely 1-1 draw with New Zealand in Oslo last October. | On Friday they opted to rest their most dangerous player. Eleven different players, not counting two luckless Israelis who put the ball in their own net, had scored for Norway as they rampa…
(2026-03-28). Donald Trump And The Truth About Robert Mueller. popularresistance.org The public denunciation of a political enemy on the day of his death would be shocking if those words were uttered by anyone other than Donald Trump. The screed was vintage Trump: blurting out whatever he wanted without considering the thoughts and feelings of others, or any traditional niceties about not speaking ill of the dead, especially those who, as the saying goes, aren't even cold in the grave. | But the decidedly rude response also had a significant element of truth. Despite his many lies about issues big and small Trump is not wrong about Robert Mueller's pursuit of innocent people.
(2026-03-28). Philippine transport strikers say Marcos Jr failing to control oil prices. aljazeera.com Transport workers call on Philippines President Marcos Jr to focus on price caps and reining in oil companies.
(2026-03-28). "Our destiny is shared with Palestinians," says scholar in Iran. electronicintifada.net Helyeh Doutaghi explains how war is producing a "moment of clarity," as many Iranians recognize sovereignty as the basis for all internal struggles — on The Electronic Intifada Podcast.
(2026-03-28). The Supreme Court of India Has No Spine. fairobserver.com On February 26, 2026, the Supreme Court of India banned a school book. It was a civics textbook written for 14-year-olds with a chapter titled "The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society." Among other positive aspects of the judiciary, it discussed judicial backlog and corruption. It cited data and actual quotes from former judges….
(2026-03-28). AI 'collusion' forcing down wages a bigger threat than job-stealing robots: ILO economist. scmp.com The threat to employment posed by artificial intelligence was not a "robot apocalypse" that would steal jobs, but "algorithmic collusion" that could quietly erode wages and workplace safety, Ekkehard Ernst, the International Labour Organization's chief macroeconomist, warned in Beijing on Tuesday. | While public anxiety frequently centred on the potential for AI to trigger a mass wave of unemployment, Ernst said its disruptive potential had been overestimated.
(2026-03-28). US DoJ Confirms FBI Director's Email Breached By Iranian Hacker Group. popularresistance.org A Justice Department official confirmed on 27 March that material reportedly leaked from FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email "appears to be authentic." | The material was leaked on Friday by Handala, a group of pro-Palestinian vigilante hackers considered to have links to Iranian government cyberintelligence units. | Handala said it had accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email inbox and published photographs of the director, along with some of his private and professional correspondence. | Patel "will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked v…
(2026-03-28). Israel strikes south Beirut again amid Hezbollah clashes. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Green conference showed democracy, but also how easily it's undermined. thecanary.co 
The Green Party is having its first conference since the major uptick in membership numbers in recent months. But the first day didn't go smoothly. Because while it showed the party's internal democracy in full swing, it also showed how easily cynical efforts can undermine it. Green Party — The workings of a democratic process […] | By
(2026-03-28). Tuchel takes positives from scrappy England draw. tribune.com.pk 
Thomas Tuchel said he had "learned a lot" from England's scrappy 1-1 draw against Uruguay at Wembley on Friday even though many of his star players were watching from the stands. | Ben White poked home in the 81st minute to give the home side the lead but the Arsenal defender was adjudged to have fouled Federico Vinas after a VAR review, with Federico Valverde levelling from the spot in stoppage time. | Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were among the established 11-strong contingent who will join a group that will now be cut down. | England boss Tuchel, who named an expanded 35-man squad for friendlies…
(2026-03-28). DOGE goes nuclear: How Trump invited Silicon Valley into America's nuclear power regulator. grist.org 
Last summer, a group of officials from the Department of Energy gathered at the Idaho National Laboratory, a sprawling 890-square-mile complex in the eastern desert of Idaho where the U.S. government built its first rudimentary nuclear power plant in 1951 and continues to test cutting-edge technology. | On the agenda that day: the future of nuclear energy in the Trump era. The meeting was convened by 31-year-old lawyer Seth Cohen. Just five years out of law school, Cohen brought no significant experience in nuclear law or policy; he had just entered government through Elon Musk's Department of Government Effic…
(2026-03-28). Trump suggests NATO is dead the Iran War is lost. thecanary.co 
In a startling interview, Donald Trump has suggested the US is done with NATO. As NATO is little more than a US protection racket, this would effectively mean that NATO is over: Massive geopolitical shift. Trump announces the US is abandoning NATO because European nations refused to join his illegal and disastrous war against Iran. […] | By
(2026-03-28). Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff meet in Miami Open final. aljazeera.com Sabalenka seeks tennis's 'Sunshine Double', while Florida's own Gauff has reached the final for the first time.
(2026-03-28). Why UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade the Gravest Crime Against Humanity. globalresearch.ca The United Nations has voted to describe the transatlantic chattel slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity" and called for reparations as "a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs". | The landmark resolution was strongly backed by the African Union …
(2026-03-28). Bahrain probes death of jailed activist, denies Shia crackdown. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-28). Americans Broadly Disapprove of U.S. Military Action in Iran. portside.org Americans Broadly Disapprove of U.S. Military Action in Iran |
(2026-03-28). "Price Tag" Attacks Part of Effort to Expand Israeli Settlements in West Bank. truthout.org Al-Funduqumiya, West Bank — On March 21, a Palestinian vehicle collided with an ATV near the village of Beit Imrin in the West Bank, killing the ATV driver. Had it not been for the fact that the driver of the ATV was 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman of the illegal Israeli outpost of Shuva Yisrael Farms, the incident would likely have been handled as an ordinary traffic accident. Instead… |
(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). How did an Afghan woman journalist's writing resonate in China? globalvoices.org A story of cross-border empathy between Chinese readers and Afghan womenOriginally published on When Afghan journalist
(2026-03-28). Election 2026: Key dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly, N.J. and Del. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Here are the election dates and deadlines you need to know: | Pennsylvania:…
(2026-03-28). Ben-Gvir candidate for Police legal adviser faces hearing over abusive comments. haaretz.com The Civil Service Commission is reviewing disciplinary action against David Bavli over abusive online comments toward politicians and public figures. If found guilty, Bavli could be fired…
(2026-03-28). Montgomery County announces new Norristown homeless shelter will finish construction by end of this year. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A new 24-hour, year-round shelter is one step closer to opening in Norristown. | The 50-bed shelter will be at DeKalb Center Norristown. Construction on the short-term housing facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. | The facility will provide social support programs focusing on career readiness, counseling, financial training and substance use disorder. Resources for Human Development, the county's nonprofit partner, will operate the shelter. | "On…
(2026-03-28). Trump's signature on $100 bill to put him in small circle of sitting presidents. tribune.com.pk 
When US President Donald Trump's signature appears on $100 bills in June, it will end 165 years of the US Treasurer signing banknotes and place Trump among a small band of sitting global leaders, most heads of developing economies, whose autographs or images have graced their currencies. | Banknotes around the world often show the signature of a central bank leader, finance minister, or other official associated with the printing and issuing of money. Trump's signature would replace that of the US Treasurer, which has appeared on US currency since 1861. The Treasury secretary's signa…
(2026-03-28). Egypt to slow some state projects amid Iran war. newarab.com 
Madbouly also said that both the public and the private sectors, with the exception of services and manufacturing sectors, will work remotely on every Sunday of April. The measure could be extended to an additional day per week or prolonged for further months if the war conti…
(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). Zack Polanski shows why the Daily Mail is harassing his family. thecanary.co 
Zack Polanski has said that Daily Mail journalists are "going after" his family members. And according to him, there's a very simple reason why; it's because the Green Party is becoming a credible challenger to the establishment: This is why Daily Mail journalists are going after my family now. The right wing propaganda machine will not work […] | By
(2026-03-28). Six injured in Abu Dhabi after missile intercepted near KEZAD, authorities say. tribune.com.pk 
Six people were injured after three fires broke out in Abu Dhabi on Saturday as a result of debris falling from a ballistic missile interception, the emirate's media office said. | All three fires have been controlled and the cooling process is underway, it added. | Abu Dhabi authorities were dealing with the fires in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, or KEZAD, part of Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group economic cities and free zones. | AD officials posted on X that the relevant authorities are responding to the fire incidents that stemmed from intercepting a ballistic missile. | Relevant authorities i…
(2026-03-28). Sudanese artist Ahmed Umar and the art of belonging. newarab.com 
Engaging with traditions of ritual, embodiment, and devotion, Ahmed draws on these frameworks to reflect on queerness beyond identity or transgression. | In his work, he approaches it as a generative mode of relationality, discipline, and becoming — an interpretation that bridges personal narrative, spiritual inquiry, and cultural memory. | Through this lens, Ahmed's practice explores the intersections of…
(2026-03-28). Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence: Zelensky. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday he had met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and that they had agreed to cooperate in the field of security and defence. | "Our teams will finalise the details," Zelensky said on the Telegram app. | The two leaders tackled opportunities to advance bilateral cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Agreement between the two sides, the Emirati state news agency WAM said, without further elaborating. | UAE and Ukrainian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments#WamNews t.co/sDpwOovAMq pic.twitt…
(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). Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of SA. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several weather warnings for several provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape, over the course of the weekend. ⚪ The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 4 Warning for severe thunderstorms for parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday. ⚪ "Severe thunderstorms leading to flooding of low-lying areas, susceptible roads and bridges as well as strong damaging winds and hail, resulting in damage to infrastructure, settlements (informal), property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock [are] expected over th…
(2026-03-28). Thoughts on Joshua Leifer's "Tablets Shattered" portside.org Thoughts on Joshua Leifer's "Tablets Shattered" |
(2026-03-28). Labour minister caught in a lie over leasehold betrayal. thecanary.co 
Leasehold properties are a national scandal, and these properties are causing misery for millions of people. Labour promised to end this issue, but in government they've instead opted to kick the can down the road. The problem is they want voters to believe they're solving the problem even as they refuse to do so. As […] | By
(2026-03-28). Vote of no confidence raised against Green Party chair by Stats for Lefties. thecanary.co 
The Green Party are conducting their Spring Conference online and issues appear to be aplenty. Specifically, it appears that insecure voting practices are now being employed which has raised concern amongst voters. In response, Eleanora Folan — of Stats for Lefties — has called for a vote of no confidence in the chair of the […] | By
(2026-03-28). Nepal's former prime minister Oli arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests. geo.tv 
Former Nepal Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli gestures while being taken to a hospital from the District Police Range after his detention by police in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 28, 2026. — Reuters After Oli's arrest, supporters staged…
(2026-03-28). An American fairytale: Donald J, the man who thought he could work miracles. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Sabotage throttles Green conference as members left heartbroken over "Zionism is Racism" motion. thecanary.co 
The Green Party held its Spring Conference on Saturday 28 March, with members meeting online to debate and vote on the party's future direction. At the centre of attention is a highly poignant and emotionally charged motion: Zionism is Racism. Zionism is Racism After members overwhelmingly backed bringing the motion forward — despite earlier attempts […] | By
(2026-03-28). used car market growing from strength to strength. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). At least 22 migrants die off Greece after 6 days at sea. aljazeera.com Survivors tell authorities the bodies of those who died were thrown overboard by people smugglers.
(2026-03-28). The hardening of youth in Israel's nationalist enclave. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage. truthout.org Complaints about enrollment fraud in Affordable Care Act health insurance coverage have bedeviled the federal marketplace for years. Now, the Trump administration is claiming wins in reducing the problem while simultaneously saying more controls are needed. It has proposed a sweeping set of ACA regulations for next year, including stepped-up requirements for some applicants to prove… |
(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). 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). Labour slammed for 'delaying scrutiny' of ongoing Hamas proscription. thecanary.co 
A judge has criticised the Labour government for dragging its feet amid the appeal to deproscribe Palestinian political group Hamas. And one legal representative argued that this was a conscious effort to "delay scrutiny". Labour government 'not being open and honest to the court' Middle East Eye reported on 26 March that: A British judge […] | By
(2026-03-28). The US-Israel Alliance Exists To Fix The Problems Created By Its Existence. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The US-Israel alliance exists to fix the problems created by its existence. | The US and Israel have sown death and destruction throughout the middle east for generations, creating generation after generation of survivors who hate them and want them gone, and then it cites the existence of people who hate them and want them gone as the reason why the US needs to keep supporting Israel. | The US needs to help Israel harm people or else the people who are mad about being harmed might harm Israelis. It'
(2026-03-28). Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport. whyy.org A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday, authorities said. | Biden was not in the area when the agent was injured during a "negligent discharge" of his firearm Friday morning, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told The Associated Press. According to initial reports, the agent was traveling in an unmarked car when he accidentally discharged his gun shortly before 9 a.m., said Philadelphia Police Officer Tanya Little. | Other law enforcement officers came to assist the injured agent, wh…
(2026-03-28). Insurrection Act – An Interview with Musician David Rovics. indybay.org Audio interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics.
(2026-03-28). Modi's Foreign Policy: Serving U.S. Interests at the Cost of India's Autonomy. moderndiplomacy.eu India's diplomatic standing has weakened since President Donald Trump began his second term. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy has been clearly ineffective, especially as his administration has struggled to engage effectively with the United States. Achieving major-power status in the international system requires strong leadership—an attribute that Modi has not demonstrated. His unnecessary visit …
(2026-03-28). Doncic faces one-game ban after technical foul in Lakers win against Nets. aljazeera.com Luka Doncic's 41 points against Nets was soured by his 16th technical foul of the season, triggering a one-game ban.
(2026-03-28). Saturday 4/18: Mujeres Chingonas: Power BART Plazas Takeover Festival in SF Mission Dist. indybay.org Heart of the Mission District: | 16th Street and 24th Street BART Plazas | FREE…
(2026-03-28). Diop debut for Morocco adds latest twist in Senegal post-AFCON dispute. aljazeera.com Issa Diop makes Morocco debut only hours after receiving clearance and turning down Senegal advances.
(2026-03-28). US and Iraq to 'intensify cooperation' against attacks. newarab.com 
The Since the war began on 28 February with
(2026-03-28). Pakistan plans app-based fuel subsidy for low-income users amid energy crisis. tribune.com.pk 
The government has decided to introduce a mobile application-based system to provide fuel subsidies to low-income consumers as it seeks to manage the ongoing energy crisis and conserve supplies. | Under the proposed mechanism, subsidised petrol distribution will be handled through a digital platform, allowing eligible users to obtain fuel through verified quotas. The Ministry of IT will procure 24,000 mobile phones for the project, while the National IT Board will determine pricing for the devices. | Oil companies (OMCs) will purchase the phones and distribute them to petrol stations nationwide. Arou…
(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). Canada tightens asylum rules: Govt passes new law to strengthen asylum rules, immigration system; Indians to get affected. ptcnews.tv Canada tightens asylum rules: The Canadian government has introduced a new law to make its asylum and immigration rules stricter. This law allows authorities to stop, pause, or cancel immigration applications if needed. It also gives them the power to cancel or change documents like work permits, study permits, visas, and even permanent residency, and to set new conditions for temporary residents. | The law, called the Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12), came into effect on March 26. Its aim is to make immigration systems stronger and help control borders, fight organized crime, illegal drugs like fe…
(2026-03-28). Capital Gains Tax reform could spell the end of neoliberal Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). US Secretary of State says war could conclude in 'weeks, not months'. aljazeera.com US secretary of state Marco Rubio told reporters that the US is seeking to conclude the war in a matter of weeks.
(2026-03-28). BBC disputes Tom Skinner's £2k Question Time payout claim. thecanary.co 
Tom Skinner is famous for three things: Not being political. Being a member of Reform UK (a political party). "Bosh". Thomas Skinner used to post long ChatGPT paragraphs about how he's not political, and he's just a normal guy grafting. pic.twitter.com/WjcwjD3ZUn — Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) January 20, 2026 In his efforts to explain how un-political he […] | By
(2026-03-28). Philadelphia takes 3rd 'No Kings' protest to the Parkway. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's "No Kings" protest Saturday is The demonstration will begin at City Hall at noon. Protesters are expected to march onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 12: 30 p.m., with speeches scheduled for 1: 15 p.m. at the intersection of 22nd Street. | Organized 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). 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). Nepal's ex-PM Oli detained over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown. aljazeera.com New home minister says arrest of former leader is the 'beginning of justice'.
(2026-03-28). US House passes bill funding Homeland Security amid shutdown. aljazeera.com US House of Representatives passed a temporary bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
(2026-03-28). Video emerges of Reform's 'Nazi salute' candidate drink driving. thecanary.co 
With the local elections fast approaching, Reform are doing everything they can to attract viable candidates. The problem is many of these candidates have proven so unviable that they've failed to even make it to the election. This was on full display with the following shortlisted candidate for the Welsh constituency of Bridgend and Vale […] | By
(2026-03-28). Pope Leo slams widening 'chasms between the poor and the rich' on Monaco visit. scmp.com Pope Leo on Saturday denounced the widening gap between the haves and have-nots as he visited Monaco, a millionaires' playground that is the surprise pick for the first Western European trip of his papacy. | Arriving by helicopter from Rome, the Pope was greeted by Monaco's ruler Prince Albert II and his wife Princess Charlene at Monte Carlo's heliport under radiant sunshine.
(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). Friday 3/27: Protest israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, SF…
(2026-03-28). war make me rethink anything. It only sharpened an old. haaretz.com After his home was hit, Shay from Tel Aviv signed up for evacuation but was refused. 'There are people who need it more'…
(2026-03-28). Watch: Amazon's 'Alexa' will say "Free Ukraine" but avoids "Free Palestine" thecanary.co 
A US man has found that Amazon's 'Alexa' AI will repeat a wish for pretty much any country to be free — but not "Free Palestine". Instead it performs contortions to avoid it, talking about the supposed 'complex international situation', before he eventually corners it into claiming "Free Palestine" involves "promoting harm or violence". Presumably […] | By
(2026-03-28). How Western Media Sanitises And Sells The Crimes of Empire. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Yesterday The Associated Press said it was going to start using words which accurately reflect reality. The news agency announced, after much deliberation and a newsroom vote, that it was going to start referring to Israel's ground offensive into Lebanon as an invasion. The announcement went into a long and convoluted …
(2026-03-28). ICE at Airports Trains Us to Accept Being Terrorized in Our Daily Lives. theintercept.com 
I had an ultimately harmless encounter with ICE at a TSA checkpoint. It was a preview of a new, more sophisticated way to terrorize people.
(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). Thursday 4/2: Palestine 36. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-28). Lockout At Largest Inland Oil Refinery Continues. popularresistance.org Whiting, IN—A fire is burning in Whiting, Indiana. At midnight on March 19, some 800 Steelworker union members at the largest inland oil refinery in the United States were locked out of the expansive facility south of Chicago on the shore of Lake Michigan. | The lockout was the culmination of a months-long negotiation between USW Local 7-1 and multinational energy giant BP. United Steelworkers represents workers across various industries including oil, steel, glass, and other energy producing industries. | Since the lockout, picket lines are positioned at each entrance to the facility.
(2026-03-28). Thursday 3/26: Phonebank for the Release of Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/freeyivpb…
(2026-03-28). Why academic progress stalls and how to get back on track. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Cuban Health Cooperation Continues Under Attack. orinocotribune.com By Silvana Solano — Mar 27, 2026 | Cuban doctors have transformed public health systems from Algeria to Brazil. | The internationalism of Cuban medicine has become a cornerstone of global health debates, particularly in the Global South. | For more than six decades, the island has sent hundreds of thousands of health professionals to nearly every region of the world. | This in-depth article explores the historical origins, expansion, and current geopolitical challenges of these medical missions in 2026. | Health as a Human Right, Not a Commodity
| The Cuban medical model is predicated on a fundament…
(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). Green Party conference system 'under DDOS attack' trying to prevent anti-Zionism vote. thecanary.co 
The Green Party's conference online voting system is under 'DDOS attack' this morning, as members prepare to vote on a motion to declare the party officially opposed to the racist ideology of Zionism, according to party insiders who spoke to Skwawkbox. Pro-Israel groups and the Israeli embassy have been frothing for weeks about the vote […] | By
(2026-03-28). NGC to launch new operating model from July to modernise national grid. tribune.com.pk 
The National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC) is set to roll out a new operating model from July 1, 2026, as part of an ongoing organisational overhaul aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and reliability in the power transmission system. | The development was shared with Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari during a recent briefing, where the company said its transformation initiative—launched in January this year—remains on track. | The minister reaffirmed the government's support for the reform process, stating that the effort reflects the "kind of institutiona…
(2026-03-28). ICE Out of SF! Rally at SFPD after SF Cops at SFO Help ICE Arrest Mother & Daughter. indybay.org The SFPD cops at SFO aided ICE and Federal government agents when they grabbed a mother Angelina Lopez-Jiminez and her daughter Wendy Godinez-Lopez to deport them.
(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). 17 people killed, five missing in flooding in western Yemen. newarab.com 
At least 17 people have died following a week of heavy rainfall and flooding in The deaths were recorded in the Al-Mokha and Mawza districts, in the west of Taiz province, with local sources telling The New Arab that five people remain missing. | Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of two children who were reported mis…
(2026-03-28). Saying No to the Empire Is Not Enough. portside.org Saying No to the Empire Is Not Enough |
(2026-03-28). Israel lobby's Green 'WhatsApp antisemitism' smear is itself antisemitic. Again. thecanary.co 
The hard-right, ultra-Zionist and genocide-denying Telegraph's claim of an 'antisemitic' Green party WhatsApp group shows the Israel lobby's desperation to halt the surge of Jewish leader Zack Polanski's party. And it appears, yet again, that the Israel lobby has no qualms about being antisemitic in its tactics. Green activists called Jews 'abominations' in leaked WhatsApp […] | By
(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). Zelensky agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour. newarab.com 
Qatar and Earlier on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – during a previously unannounced flurry of visits to Gulf nations – said his country and the
(2026-03-28). Oceans of Poison: How Industrial Chemicals Have Infiltrated the Planet's Last Wilderness. globalresearch.ca The idea that the open ocean remains one of the last untouched environments on Earth has now been shattered.
(2026-03-28). Pakistan temporarily eases banking rules for exports to Iran, Central Asia. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Commerce has approved a temporary exemption from financial instruments, including bank guarantees and letters of credit, for exports to Iran, the Central Asian Republics and Azerbaijan via Iran's land route, it emerged on Saturday. | The development arose from a March 24 notification by the Ministry of Commerce received by The Express Tribune. | The exemption, issued under the Import and Export Control Act 1950, waived the requirement under Paragraph 3 of the Export Policy Order 2022, which mandates that all exports from Pakistan be made in compliance with Foreign Exchange Rules, regulations, a…
(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). Asociación France Cuba por nuevas acciones de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La asociación France Cuba, la más antigua del país europeo en la solidaridad con la isla, instaló este sábado su asamblea general en Sète, donde perfila nuevas acciones de apoyo político y material. | En la primera jornada del encuentro en la sureña ciudad occitana, los más de 60 delegados asistentes pasaron revista a las actividades realizadas el año pasado, entre ellas el envío de medicamentos, la participación en movilizaciones y la condena al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto a la nación antillana por Estados Unidos. | El presidente de la asociación, Fabrice Leclerc, destacó la coordinación e…
(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). 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). Chapeando: Odio en Hialeah (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Lo que se vió y se oyó hace unos días en Hialeah, Miami, en una concentración de cubanos residentes allí para pedirle al gobierno de Estados Unidos que se lance con todo contra Cuba, es realmente indignante. Pero hay que oirlos para confirmar que existen personas capaces de todo, incluso de exigir que bombardeen el lugar en que nacieron.
(2026-03-28). So-called 'family voting' exposed as a Reform con job. thecanary.co 
After the Green Party romped to victory in the Gorton & Denton by-election, right-wingers blamed Reform's loss on 'family voting'. Most people were unfamiliar with this term, but soon learned it was the act of men telling their wives how to vote. Now, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed that the investigation into family voting […] | By
(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). 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). Conmoción en la Catedral, una novela que atrapa. radiohc.cu 
La novela "Conmoción en la Catedral" del periodista y escritor cubano Manuel Juan Somoza fue seleccionada como "El libro del mes" por Ruth Casa Editorial, institución literaria con alcance mundial. | Ese reconocimiento responde a las ventas realizadas en Cuba y el exterior, tras su presentación digital al quedar suspendida la Feria del Libro de La Habana, no así el quehacer cultural en el país. | La obra- destaca la editorial- "logra tejer una trama maestra donde la realidad y la ficción se confunden en un abrazo mortal".
| En diálogo con el autor supimos que la novela está inspirada en la estadounidense d…
(2026-03-28). Asociación France Cuba por nuevas acciones de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La asociación France Cuba, la más antigua del país europeo en la solidaridad con la isla, instaló este sábado su asamblea general en Sète, donde perfila nuevas acciones de apoyo político y material. | En la primera jornada del encuentro en la sureña ciudad occitana, los más de 60 delegados asistentes pasaron revista a las actividades realizadas el año pasado, entre ellas el envío de medicamentos, la participación en movilizaciones y la condena al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto a la nación antillana por Estados Unidos. | El presidente de la asociación, Fabrice Leclerc, destacó la coordinación e…
(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). 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). Arriban los dos veleros del convoy Nuestra América a la bahía de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Auxiliados por la embarcación Prácticos del Puerto entraron a la bahía de La Habana primero uno y luego el segundo velero de la solidaridad con Cuba del convoy Nuestra América, procedentes de México.
(2026-03-28). La macchina infernale dell'escalation. strategic-culture.su Il culto della morte in Asia occidentale colpisce South Pars, parte del giacimento di gas più grande del mondo, condiviso con il North Dome del Qatar. Poi colpisce la centrale nucleare di Natanz. | Segue nostro Una linea rossa dopo l'altra viene infranta in successione. | L'architettura di una macchina infernale dell'escalation — senza via d'uscita — è spietata. | Il culto della morte in Asia occidentale colpisce South Pars,…
(2026-03-28). Cuba refuerza su producción arrocera: un paso firme hacia la soberanía alimentaria. radiohc.cu Como se conoce, el programa económico del gobierno cubano para 2026 tiene entre sus objetivo impulsar la producción de alimentos. | Para los cubanos, un alimento esencial de la dieta es el arroz y por tanto, este grano forma parte de la canasta básica que en los últimos años se ha visto impactado por la baja en los rendimientos. | De ahí que el Ministerio de la Agricultura anunció para este año una ambiciosa meta: sembrar 200 mil hectáreas de arroz, un salto importante frente a las 122 990 hectáreas alcanzadas en 2025. | Este programa, encargado al Grupo Empresarial Agrícola (GAG), tiene un plan que se divide en…
(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). 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). En Estados Unidos también rechazan el bloqueo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Varias son las generaciones de cubanos que han vivido bajo el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos, que busca un cambio del sistema político en la nación caribeña, a partir de provocar hambre, enfermedades y descontento en la población. | La unilateral medida, que se ha mantenido durante más de seis décadas, viola las más elementales prerrogativas de los cubanos, contraviniendo el espíritu de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos, que en 2026 cumple 78 años de su proclamación. | Una hostil política, agravada por el cerco energético impuesto desde finales de ene…
(2026-03-28). Fiscalía Provincial de La Habana investiga asesinato de un menor de edad en Habana del Este. cubadebate.cu La Fiscalía Provincial de La Habana controla el proceso penal radicado por los órganos del ministerio del Interior, para investigar un delito de Asesinato ocurrido en la tarde del 21 de marzo de 2026 en el Reparto Guiteras, municipio Habana del Este, del que resultó víctima una persona menor de edad.
(2026-03-28). Dieciséis personas detenidas por venta ilegal de combustible en La Habana. cubadebate.cu En los últimos días, la Policía intervino en varios servicentros Cupet de los municipios de Playa y Plaza, desarticulando una red que se dedicaba a la venta ilegal de turnos y acaparamiento de combustible. Resultados de los operativos: 16 personas detenidas en total.
(2026-03-28). El costo de la guerra de Trump contra Irán: 5.000 millones de dólares y aumentando. strategic-culture.su Ben Armbruster | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | El Pentágono probablemente solicitará otros 50.000 millones en financiación d…
(2026-03-28). Cualquier decisión que tome Cuba. cubadebate.cu A veces escucho o leo argumentos que no comprendo. A veces un periodista pregunta escandalizado: øy qué va a hacer el gobierno cubano para dar soluciones a su pueblo? Es algo así como si en un patio de recreo donde un grupo grande estuviera pegando a un menor solo porque es distinto apareciera un periodista y en lugar de preguntar: øy qué vamos a hacer para que dejen de pegarle?
(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). Drones ucranianos causam danos na Lituânia. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, as aàßàµes irresponsáveis do regime de Kiev já està£o tendo consequências para seus aliados europeus — atingindo alvos em territórios da UE e da OTAN "acidentalmente". Em um incidente recente, drones ucranianos atingiram a Lituânia, gerando preocupaàßà£o em um …
(2026-03-28). Descargan en La Habana 15 mil toneladas de arroz donadas por China. cubadebate.cu En el Puerto de La Habana se desarrollan las operaciones de descarga de 15 mil toneladas de arroz enviadas como donativo por la República Popular China, en un aporte que respalda el abastecimiento alimentario en el país. El cargamento corresponde al tercer lote de un total de 30 mil toneladas anunciadas por la Embajada china en la nación.
(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). Fallece el actor, dramaturgo y director Gilberto Subiaurt. cubadebate.cu El Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas expresa su más profundo pesar por el fallecimiento del actor, dramaturgo y director Gilberto Subiaurt. Su legado artístico se forjó en importantes agrupaciones como Teatro D Sur, Teatro El Mirón Cubano, Teatro El Público y Teatro Icarón.
(2026-03-28). An Existential Global Threat: Why Israel Must Be Denuclearized. muslimskeptic.com Israel as the UNO Reverse Card If countries could be represented by cards from card games, then the illegitimate state of Israel would perhaps be the UNO reverse card. Usually, in modern meme culture, this particular card is associated with someone who does something cleverly unexpected in order to turn the tables against their opponent, …