(2026-03-15). Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in West Bank, Palestinian health authorities say. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including a mother, father and two children, as they drove in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, Palestinian health authorities said. | A mother and father, ages 35 and 37, and two of their children, ages 5 and 7, were shot in the head in the village of Tammun, while two of their other children sustained injuries, Palestinian health authorities. | The Israeli military said it was looking into the reports. | The Palestinian Health Ministry also said one Palestinian was killed in an attack by settlers overnight. | Israeli settlers in the West Bank are taking advantage of c…
(2026-03-14). 'They Were All I Had': Lebanese Father Buries Parents, 4 Daughters Killed by Israeli Bombing. scheerpost.com Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams A grieving Lebanese father said he buried his parents, four young daughters, and other relatives on Friday after they were killed by an Israeli airstrike—one of many that have wiped out families in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. "I lost four of my children, four daughters, they were all I had," the unidentified man—whose …
(2026-03-14). Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees blocked from Oscars by Trump travel ban. scmp.com Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees said a travel ban imposed by Donald Trump's administration is preventing him from attending Sunday's Academy Awards, whose nominees include a movie in which he has a starring role. | The Voice ‚Äåof Hind Rajab, a film about a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024, has been Oscar-nominated for best international feature film.
(2026-03-15). Thursday 3/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-03-15). Venezuela se instala en semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Venezuela firmó una de las sorpresas del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol al vencer este sábado 8-5 a Japón en el loanDepot park de Miami, para conquistar un histórico pase a semifinales. Los sudamericanos enfrentarán el lunes a la sorprendente e invicta Italia, que derrotó 8-6 a Puerto Rico para asegurar su presencia en la semifinal.
(2026-03-15). Venezuela se instala en semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Venezuela firmó una de las sorpresas del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol al vencer este sábado 8-5 a Japón en el loanDepot park de Miami, para conquistar un histórico pase a semifinales. Los sudamericanos enfrentarán el lunes a la sorprendente e invicta Italia, que derrotó 8-6 a Puerto Rico para asegurar su presencia en la semifinal.
(2026-03-15). War escalates as US strikes Iran's energy lifeline. dawn.com • US bombs Kharg Island, key to 90pc of oil exports | • Tehran warns it will target any facility in region linked to US | • Trump says warships from several countries to guard Hormuz | • US embassy in Baghdad urges Americans to leave Iraq | • Iran Guards say targeted US forces at Saudi base with missiles | • Iranian military claims US aircraft carrier 'neutralised' | DUBAI: After the United States on Saturday bombed Iran's main energy hub and President Donald Trump predicted "many countries" would send wars…
(2026-03-15). Karachi citizens fume as unannounced gas cuts continue to disrupt Sehri cooking, Iftar. dawn.com A man walks past scores of gas cylinders, while LPG (right) is filled at a shop in North Nazimabad. —Fahim Siddiqi / White Star | KARACHI: Following the suspension of supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the city's gas crisis has worsened amid Ramazan's peak demand, leaving fasting residents struggling during crucial Sehri and Iftar hours. | Meanwhile, the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has introduced an unannounced supply schedule, compounding the peoples' problems. | Since the
(2026-03-15). Iran war exposes fragility of Gulf-Asia supply chains. scmp.com Since the Iran war began late last month, it has threatened shipping across the Middle East's two most important maritime chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb — through which much of Asia's energy imports and manufactured exports flow. | For Gulf states and their major trading partners in Asia, the conflict is forcing a hard question: what, if anything, can protect supply chains if US security guarantees can no longer be taken for granted?
(2026-03-15). 4 ways US Israel war against Iran will change the world. ummid.com As the smoke clears over the ruins of Tel Aviv and the burning tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a historical irony is emerging: The US-Israel war against Iran intended to cement American dominance may instead be the moment the United States loses its status as the world's sole superpower.
(2026-03-15). 'Expel US, Israel Envoys': Iran sets condition for Strait of Hormuz passage. ummid.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Tuesday March 10, 2026 asked Arab and European countries to expel the U.S. and Israeli ambassadors if they want safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-15). Iran's Samson Option: Gulf Oil Reprisals for Kharg Would Crash the World Economy. scheerpost.com Juan Cole for Informed Comment President Donald J. Trump threatened Friday to destroy Iran's major oil terminal on Kharg Island if Tehran continued to obstruct shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He said that the US had already destroyed military installations on the island. The Iranian press reported 15 large explosions on the island. Some 90% of Iranian petroleum …
(2026-03-15). With just 18 days of LPG stocks, is India prepared for prolonged Hormuz Hormuz blockade. hindustantimes.com In this ground report, Ananya Dutta heads into the queues outside a gas agency in Delhi where people have been waiting overnight for a single cooking gas cylinder. As tensions escalate in the Middle East between the United States, Israel and Iran, disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to ripple through global energy supply chains. India imports a majority of its LPG, and any instability along this route can quickly reach Indian kitchens. But are the long lines outside gas agencies simply panic buying, or is there a deeper supply problem unfolding? Speaking to daily wage workers, homemakers, and fr…
(2026-03-15). US Israel War Against Iran: Glaring Cost Difference. ummid.com The ongoing US and Israeli war against Iran and the latter's retaliatory strikes have once again demonstrated the mathematics of modern air defence.
(2026-03-15). Between hedging & clarity. dawn.com THE clouds of ambiguity still hang over Pakistan's diplomatic position amid the escalating tensions in the Gulf triggered by the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. | Although Islamabad has signalled what its position might be if forced to choose between Saudi Arabia and Iran, the unfolding crisis continues to test Pakistan's delicate diplomatic balancing act with both countries. As Tehran responded to the strikes with retaliatory attacks on its Arab neighbours, the confrontation has quickly moved beyond a regional dispute, evolving into a crisis with broader global implications. | Recently, Prime Minister Shehbaz S…
(2026-03-15). US, China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping meet business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. — Reuters/FileTalks to focus on tariffs, rare earths, high-tech export controls.Analysts see little prospect for breakthrough due to Iran war.New US trade probes…
(2026-03-15). Turkey says Iran feels 'betrayed' by US attacks during nuclear talks. scmp.com Turkey's powerful foreign minister said on Saturday that there is no serious initiative to resume negotiations between the United States and Iran but that he believes Iran is open to backchannel talks. | The comments by Hakan Fidan came as Ankara is striving to stay out of the widening war in the Middle East.
(2026-03-15). Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, Zelenskiy says. tribune.com.pk 
Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones to use against the US and Israel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told CNN in an interview excerpt aired on Saturday. | Zelenskiy told CNN's Fareed Zakaria that it is "100% facts" that Iran has used Russian-made Shaheds ‚Å to attack US bases. | Shahed drones have been linked to other attacks on countries in the region, although their manufacturers are not always clear. | Read: Five US Air Force refuelling planes struck in Iranian missile strike on Saudi Arabi…
(2026-03-15). Iran's asymmetric warfare. dawn.com ISRAEL and, in this case, its proxy the US launched their The stated objectives of the illegal war were the destruction of Iran's nuclear programme (which, last year, Trump claimed his B2 bombers had decimated during the
(2026-03-15). Trump says Iran deal terms 'not good enough' as US warns of more strikes on Kharg Island. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Iran appeared willing to make a deal to end the war, but the terms were "not good enough yet," while warning that Washington could carry out further strikes on the Iranian oil export hub of Kharg Island. | In a telephone interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump said Tehran wanted negotiations but insisted any agreement would require Iran to abandon nuclear ambitions. | "Iran wanted to make a deal, but I'm unwilling to do so now because the terms are not good enough yet," Trump said. He declined to specify the terms but said an Iranian commitment to abandon nuclear ambitions wou…
(2026-03-15). Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
Just over two weeks before President Donald Trump is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, Chinese uncertainty over the US leader's goals and the impact of the Iran war hang over the highly anticipated state visit. | Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aimed at sealing a trade war truce the two leaders shook hands on when they met in South Korea in October. | But for Beijing, which likes to carefully choreograph such events to avoid any possibility of embarrassment, Trump's free-wheeling style is proving a challenge. | A source familiar with negotiations told AFP that Chinese o…
(2026-03-15). Collapse of Global Trust in Western Diplomacy. ummid.com The unfolding war against Iran — driven, in the view of many observers, by the strategic calculations of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has become a defining moment in the collapse of global trust in Western diplomacy.
(2026-03-15). Iran seeks guarantees, compensation to end war with US, Israel. ummid.com In a major rebuke to Donald Trump, Iran Thursday March 12, 2026 sought guarantees and compensation to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-15). Tehran reminds Modi about need to activate BRICS. dawn.com • Under India's chairmanship, the expanded bloc has remained silent | • Pezeshkian, Araghchi urge Indian counterparts to spearhead a 'strong and constructive' intervention | • New Delhi caught in a diplomatic bind amid domestic LPG crisis; balances pro-Israel comments with its 'friend of Iran' status | NEW DELHI: Iran's top leaders have urged their Indian counterparts to activate the BRICS to play a "strong and constructive role" in the escalating war with the US and Israel, according to Iranian government readouts of recent telephone conversations. | The issu…
(2026-03-15). 'Missile for Epstein Victims': Iran Sets New War Narrative. ummid.com In a personal blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran is now launching missiles on Israeli capital Tel Aviv and American bases in Gulf countries that are written with a message sympathizing victims of Jeffry Epstein.
(2026-03-15). Pakistan to export food to Gulf states as regional supply chains affected. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) to take the necessary measures to export food items to Gulf countries via maritime routes as the Iran war disrupts food supply in the region, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office. | The statement said that PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting to review Pakistan's domestic food situation and the export of surplus commodities in light of changing regional dynamics due to the US-Israel war on Iran. | The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministe…
(2026-03-15). Neocon Nightmare: Americans Flee Iraq as US Embassy is Hit and Oil Ports are Closed. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Saturday the US Embassy in Baghdad It was the second attack on the embassy since the Israelis and the U.S. launched their war on Iran on February 28. The embassy thereafter called on all Americans to flee Iraq. | I visited that embassy in 2013, and I hope ev…
(2026-03-15). Israel tells US it is 'running critically low' on interceptors amid Iran war. geo.tv 
(2026-03-15). Zelenskiy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, after Kyiv sent specialists to four countries in the region. | Zelenskiy told reporters in comments cleared for release on Sunday that each of the three teams sent to the Middle East consisted of ‚Å dozens of people, who will conduct expert assessments and demonstrate how drone defences should operate. | Gulf states have expended large quantities of air-defence missiles to &sbq…
(2026-03-15). Pezeshkian's goodwill gesture not reflected in reality: Saudi Arabia to Iran. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Monday March 09, 2026 issued a stern warning to Iran over its continued attacks on its neighbors, also saying Masoud Pezeshkian's goodwill gesture is not reflected in reality.
(2026-03-15). Pakistan Railways to run four special trains for Eid travellers. dawn.com LAHORE: In a bid to enable more and more people to travel by train on the eve of the upcoming Eid, Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to operate four special trains from major stations to various destinations. | According to a spokesperson for the PR, the first special trains will depart from Lahore for Karachi via Okara, Sahiwal and Khanewal on March 16. | The second train will depart from Quetta for Rawalpindi via Sukkar, Rahimyar Khan, Khanewal and Lahore on March 17. | The third train will depart from Karachi for Peshawar on March 17, followed by the fourth train that will depart from Karachi for Lahore on Ma…
(2026-03-15). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.
(2026-03-15). Overnight strikes in Afghanistan's Kandahar target 'terrorist hideouts and military infrastructure', says state media. dawn.com The Pakistan military carried out overnight strikes in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, targeting "terrorist hideouts and military infrastructure," as the military continues its operation against the Afghan Taliban, state-run Pakistan TV reported on Sunday, citing security sources. | According to Pakistan TV, the strikes "targeted facili…
(2026-03-15). South Africa tear through New Zealand to win first T20. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-15). Russia refuses oil sales to India on discounted price. ummid.com In a sudden turn of events, Russia has refused to supply oil to India on a discounted price, media reports said.
(2026-03-15). Milwaukee, August 22, 2026: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Anniversary Celebration. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1NjnVkT54R/ Event by Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement, Moratorium NOW! Coalition and We Rise Fighting — Labor Podcast 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, …
(2026-03-15). When machines begin to think. tribune.com.pk 
Besides other grave issues such as climate change, global warming, nuclear proliferation and scarcity of resources concerning the future of human society and the world, the question of Artificial Intelligence (AI)—and its involvement in and impact on holistic life— has been haunting all types of discussions at diversified forums, for a few years. The enthusiasm and ambitiousness associated with this unprecedented new technological advancement is logically entangled with equally intensified reservations, and horrors. Some blockbuster movies, under sci-fi and fantasy genres, and the vicissitudes took…
(2026-03-15). Job contracts can't override NIRC jurisdiction: IHC. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by M/s Reko Diq Mining Company, ruling that "exclusive jurisdiction" clauses in employment contracts cannot be used to "oppress" workers or oust the statutory jurisdiction of the National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC). | A single bench comprising Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas observed that while commercial entities are free to choose forums for dispute resolution, such freedom is not absolute in employment contracts where an "inequality of bargaining power" exists. | The controversy arose from an employment contract offered to Rubina Mu…
(2026-03-15). Legend, John Landy: The athlete who the extra. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-15). Video of teachers hitting little boy sparks fury in Algeria. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Anger spread in the Algerian community after a video went viral showing female teachers assaulting a little child at an educational institution.The incident sparked outrage, with some condemning the practice as illegal and others questioning why it was filmed on school grounds. On the other hand, others called the Ministry of Education in Algeria to identify the teachers, punish them and force them to resign.In the viral footage, the teachers struck a child who was standing in line before one of them escorted him into the classroom, and on the way, he seemed to know what would happen to him. As soon as…
(2026-03-15). Friday 3/27: Seaside: West Bank Palestinians Build Self-reliance. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955…
(2026-03-15). Saturday 3/14: Free virtual screening of the feature film "The Judge" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JCdd……
(2026-03-15). Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24, 2026: ICE Data Centers Corporate Research! wibailoutpeople.org 
Ric Urrutia (M.S., Labor Studies) is an Organizer, Podcaster and Artist, that specializes in corporate research. Ric Urrutia has been teaching others how to research corporations, government agencies, and elected officials for over 20 years. His presentations focus on corporations and political power structures. Ric bases his research on the idea that a better world …
(2026-03-15). Six terrorists killed in joint operation by CTD, police in KP's Kohat. dawn.com KOHAT: Six terrorists were killed in a joint operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kohat district's Lachi tehsil by the Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) and Kohat police, the police said on Sunday. | In a statement, Kohat District Police Officer Shahbaz Elahi said that the CTD and police carried out the operation after receiving intelligence that terrorists were planning to orchestrate a large-scale attack in Lachi. | Subsequently, a large contingent of CTD personnel and police launched "a search and strike operation". During the operation, the suspects opened fire on the police, to which the teams responded," he s…
(2026-03-15). How Masjid Nabawi expansions boosted comfort, capacity for millions of visitors. ummid.com Since the beginning of the Saudi era, Masjid e Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, has undergone a series of major expansions aimed at facilitating the movement of worshippers and visitors.
(2026-03-15). A Billion-Dollar Company Poisoned Their Town, Then Moved on. Now People are Dying. scheerpost.com Maximillian Alvarez for TRNN Three years ago, on Feb. 3, 2023, the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical disaster—one of the worst industrial disasters in US history—took place in the small town of East Palestine, OH. Since that fateful day, residents have been exploited and abandoned by Norfolk Southern, the government, opportunistic politicians, sensationalist media …
(2026-03-15). PTI calls for OIC moot over war on Iran. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The PTI has expressed deep alarm over the rapidly deteriorating regional security environment and called upon the government to immediately convene an emergency meeting of the OIC to forge a united response and foil any attempt to once again drag the region and the Ummah into a foreign-imposed and catastrophic conflict. | In a statement issued on Saturday, PTI Central Inf ≠ormation Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said urgent diplomatic action was imperative to prevent the Muslim world from being dragged into another devastating war. He warned that rapidly escalating tensions could destabilise the entir…
(2026-03-15). Wang urges Muttaqi to cease fire. tribune.com.pk 
China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve their disputes through dialogue rather than force, calling for restraint and an immediate ceasefire as tensions rise between the two neighbours. | Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed the message during a phone call with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, according to a statement released by China's foreign ministry on Friday. | Wang stressed that both sides should remain calm and work toward defusing tensions through direct engagement. | Wang urged the two countries to exercise restraint and hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible to…
(2026-03-15). Meet Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com Iran's Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics, Sunday March 08, 2026 appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
(2026-03-15). Here's why Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Al-Nassr Vs Al-Khaleej. ummid.com This is now almost certain that Al-Nassr Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss the Al-Nassr vs Al-Khaleej SPL match Saturday March 14, 2026.
(2026-03-15). Madison, April 4, 2026: Worker's Assembly Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wibailoutpeople.org 
Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 while supporting striking sanitation workers fighting for union recognition with their union AFSCME. | At May Day Solidarity School in Madison, Wisconsin March 14, 2026. | Photo:
(2026-03-15). Rainfall brings relief as weather system moves into Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
A weather system carrying clouds and light winds from the west has entered Pakistan on Sunday, triggering rainfall across several parts of Punjab, including Lahore. | Rainfall has been reported in several districts of the province, including southern, central and upper Punjab, bringing pleasant weather and lowering temperatures. | In Lahore, rain that began late at night, accompanied by cool winds, improved the weather conditions, providing relief to residents. | The managing director of the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has placed officers and staff on alert to ensure drainage arrangements in view of the…
(2026-03-15). Union Busting Apple Wants Whistleblower Gjovik To Stop Saying "Menstruation" On Internet. indybay.org Union busting Apple corporation is starting to panic. It may have to go to trial for illegally firing Apple senior engineering program manager Ashley Gjovik who blew the whistle over serious toxin contamination at her office and next to her apartment where an illegally built fabrication factory was sending out fumes. Now her court hearing is coming up and they are panicking it will go to trial.
(2026-03-15). Madison, April 11, 2026: Lessons From Minneapolis! A Discussion With People's Fighters! wibailoutpeople.org 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/share/1CoWZEwdz2/ A panel discussion with rank and file workers on the ground in Minneapolis MN fighting against ICE occupation, along with WIsconsin labor and community activists mobilizing for MAY 1st!Come hear first-hand accounts from Minneapolis rank and file labor activists on the ground about their fight against ICE occupation and organizing mass strike …
(2026-03-15). Meet Fathima Shehza: CA Intermediate January 2026 Topper. ummid.com Fathima Shehza K has topped the ICAI CA Intermediate January 2026 exam the result of which has been declared on Sunday March 08, 2026.
(2026-03-15). Madison, April 25, 2026: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Year Anniversary Celebration! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-15). California 175 – Pan African Heritage at Sutter's Fort and California Gold Mining District. indybay.org Imagine the positive impact on society if people of Pan African Ancestry were part of the daily Sutter's Fort, State Historical Park Tourist and Educational experience. | People of Pan African Ancestry provided financial venture capital, agriculture products, cooking, barrel making, personal military escort, fur trapping, scouting and much, much more…
(2026-03-15). FO rejects India's 'absurd and unwarranted' statement on Pakistan's cross-border actions in Afghanistan. dawn.com The Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday rejected a statement made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs criticising Pakistan's cross-border action in Afghanistan, stating that the statement was "absurd, unwarranted" and "shamefully hypocritical". | The development comes as Pakistan continues with A day earlier, the Indian MEA's spok…
(2026-03-15). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia on Wed March 18. ummid.com Eid 2026 Moon: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and neighboring Arab states are gearing up to sight the Eid 2026 Moon, Crescent, of the month of Shawwal on Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-15). Pakistani women's voices resonate at UN rights forum. dawn.com UNITED NATIONS: At the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the United Nations this week, two Pakistani voices — one from the country's parliamentary platform and the other from the moral authority of a Nobel laureate — placed access to justice for women at the centre of a polarised global debate. | Speaking during the General Debate on behalf of Asifa Bhutto Zardari, Senator Bushra Anjum stressed that strengthening access to justice requires more than declarations — it demands institutional reform, representation within justice systems, and dismantling structural bar…
(2026-03-15). Govt hikes kerosene by Rs40 per litre, keeps petrol and diesel prices unchanged. dawn.com The government has increased the price of kerosene oil by another Rs40 per litre and approved Rs23 billion price differential subsidy for payments to oil companies (OMCs) to keep the prices of two other oil products — petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) — unchanged for the week ending March 20. | Otherwise, the petrol and HSD prices should have gone up by more than Rs49 and Rs75 per litre with effect from March 14. | With fresh price notification, Kerosene, commonly described as poor man's fuel, has become the most expensive consumer product at Rs358 per litre and has seen the highest increas…
(2026-03-15). There were 5,268 evictions filed in Oakland during 2025. indybay.org Many evictions lead to homelessness and being unhoused on the cold hearted streets of Oakland.
(2026-03-15). President Miguel Díaz-Canel praises work of Cuban press in the Revolution. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, congratulated Cuban journalists on the country's Press Day, which is celebrated in tribute to the founding of the newspaper *Patria*. | On X, the Head of State referred to the Cuban press as a worthy companion in all the battles of the Revolution, both within and outside the Homeland. | He noted that it "has always told the story from the trenches—whether amidst the hardships of daily life or during internationalist missions." | Furthermore, he asserted that—alongside combatants, doctors, teachers,…
(2026-03-15). Friday 3/20: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-03-15). Right-Fitting Senior Indian Homeownership. ummid.com The real luxury in the silver years is optionality — the freedom to travel to see grandchildren, to join a hobby club, or to simply enjoy a sunset in a park that you do not have to mow yourself.
(2026-03-15). Italy Advances to World Baseball Classic Semifinals Sending Puerto Rico Home. radiohc.cu Havana, March 14 (RHC) — With Daikin Park packed to capacity, Italy defeated Puerto Rico 8-6 today in a heartbreaking game that gave them a ticket to the semifinals in the VI World Baseball Classic, shattering the Puerto Ricans' dream. | Simply put, the Italians continue to prove they are the revelation of this tournament. It's the first time they've advanced this far in the Classic, and all signs point to them being a force to be reckoned with, as they demonstrated early in the game. | Puerto Rico, with a more favorable history in this competition, came out against the Europeans with those credentials, and…
(2026-03-15). New Zealand observes seven years since shootings at Christchurch mosques. dawn.com Remembrances took place in Christchurch to observe and honour the victims of two terror attacks on mosques that killed scores of worshipers seven years ago, media reports said Sunday. | Fifty-one victims were killed and 40 injured at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre on March 15, 2019. in New Zealand's deadliest-ever mass shooting. | The day began with "the Walk the Talk for Unity" at the Bridge of Remembrance in the city centre, organised by the Sakinah Community Trust, a group founded by several widows of the victims, local broadcaster 1News reported. | A memorial service at the Peace Bell in the bo…
(2026-03-15). Monday 3/16: Time for Mayor Lurie to GO: STOP Harassing Black Residents & Causing Health & Safety Danger. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall | At Polk St. Entrance | SF Civil Service Hearing At Rm 400 in SF City Hall…
(2026-03-15). UN chief seeks $308m aid for Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced a flash humanitarian appeal of $308.3 million to support civilians in Lebanon, after ongoing Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's rocket counter-attacks left around 816,000 Lebanese internally displaced, a figure that is set to rise. | "I am here on a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon," he said on Friday in Beirut, capital of the war-ravaged country. | "Solidarity in words must be matched by solidarity in action. This aid is urgently needed. The military escalation across the region is taking a terrible toll, including in Lebanon," the UN chief added.
(2026-03-15). Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl in final ODI against Bangladesh. dawn.com Pakistan on Sunday won the toss and opted to bowl against Bangladesh in their final and third One-Day International in Dhaka. | "Pakistan win the toss and opt to field first in the third ODI," said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on X, referring to ODI captain Shaheen Afridi's decision. | The match is being played at Dhaka's Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. ; ⚪ In their second ODI on Friday, Pakistan
(2026-03-15). Cuban president speaks with media professionals on Cuban Press Day. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic—joined by Politburo member and Secretary of Organization, Roberto Morales Ojeda — held an exchange today with a delegation of professionals from national media outlets as part of the Cuban Press Commemoration Week. | The occasion provided a fitting opportunity to discuss how the sector transforms challenges into opportunities and continues to grow its audience by studying and adopting global trends. These trends enable the sector to be better positioned to continue de…
(2026-03-15). Kartik Bachhav of Malegaon among UPSC Civil Services 2025 Toppers. ummid.com Kartik Ravindra Bacchav of Malegaon has cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 and secured a place in the list of toppers released today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-15). Wednesday 3/18: Weapons Embargo Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/powerhour…
(2026-03-15). President Ramaphosa to address inaugural National Transport Conference. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to address inaugural National Transport Conference | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the inaugural National Transport Conference at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on Monday. | The conference, held under the theme: "Transport: The Driver for Growth, Job Creation, Inclusivity and Sustainability" will bring together decision-makers, investors and innovators to deliberate on building a sustainable transport system that supports economic growth and job creation. | The Presidency said the gathering will provide a platform for stakeholders across government, business and civil society to eng…
(2026-03-15). War risk, freight surge cloud trade outlook. dawn.com KARACHI: Industry stakeholders have expressed mixed views on supply chain risks linked to imported raw materials following the imposition of an illegal Commodity traders, however, claim that many of their members have temporarily suspended import and export activities until freight and war risk premiums…
(2026-03-15). The Billionaire Enclave Movement Isn't Coming — It's Already Here. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer If you think the future of global capitalism looks like more deregulation, more privatization, and more billionaire capture of public life, you're only seeing the surface. As Margaret Flowers lays out in this week's Clearing the FOG, a new class of ultra‚Äëwealthy libertarian visionaries is carving out private city‚Äëstates — zones where democratic …
(2026-03-15). The Ashes of Puerto Vallarta. counterpunch.org On a recent sunny day, tourists and locals on Puerto Vallarta's ocean front boardwalk, the Malecon, watched intensely as a Mexican navy helicopter buzzed the water carrying out practice maneuvers with a patrol boat. The military machines conducted their exercise minutes after a group of four humpback whales had splashed the same waters for different, […] | To read this article, log in
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(2026-03-15). The Growing Problems of Operation Epic Fury. dissidentvoice.org The big drain on military resources has begun. A war apparently already won (and not), against an adversary supposedly without means to fight back, its air force and navy destroyed, its missile capabilities blunted, is now drawing the clumsy colossus of American power into the Middle East with embarrassing effect. The Middle East, where US …
(2026-03-15). What has social media given us? tribune.com.pk 
The earliest recollection I have of perhaps the most rudimentary form of social media is autograph books — which, in the 1970s, bloomed into slam books. These were notebooks passed among friends to share personal information and opinions, often anonymously. To be invited to write in someone's slam book was considered a privilege — an acceptance into the clique who, despite being young Pakistani teens, had already had the exposure to document Clint Eastwood as their favourite actor, Demis Roussos or David Cassidy as their favourite actor, Billie Jean King as their favourite sportswoman, steak as the…
(2026-03-15). Saturday 3/28: Know Your Rights: Best Practices for Interacting with Immigration Enforcement. indybay.org India Community Center | 525 Los Coches St. | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-03-15). Monday 3/16: Phone Bank for Leqaa Kordai & Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/pb-ly…
(2026-03-15). Friday 3/13: Free Food Church now in FELTON every Friday. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon | #BoulderCreek 2pm-?till food gone (Downtown ~13080 Hwy 9 between Jenna Sue's Cafe and the taqueria)…
(2026-03-15). Thursday 3/19: Film Showing: Coup 53. indybay.org Berkeley City College Auditorium | 2050 Center Street | Berkeley, California 94704…
(2026-03-15). Excise department seizes 20kg of ice in DI Khan raid, suspect held. tribune.com.pk 
The Excise Department carried out a major anti-narcotics operation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan on Sunday, recovering 20kg of crystal meth, commonly known as ice, worth millions of rupees and arresting a suspect, officials said. | According to the department, the Excise Intelligence Squad acted on a tip-off and foiled an attempt to smuggle a large consignment of the drug. | The operation, conducted on Dera-Daraban Road near the DI Khan Toll Plaza, recovered the ice from a car's spare tyre and a concealed compartment. | The raid was carried out under the supervision of Excise Intelligence Provincial…
(2026-03-15). UAW 4811 UCSF Mission Bay Members & Supporters Protests Union Busting Tactics by UC Bosses. indybay.org UCSF UAW 4811 workers rallied at the Mission Bay campus 3/12/26 to demand that bargain for a fair contract. They also have filed unfair labor practices by UC against their union rights.
(2026-03-15). India and West Asia Crisis: Managing Interdependence in Volatile Region. ummid.com West Asia will not stabilise on India's timeline. The shocks will keep coming. The only real question is whether the right systems — and the right clarity — are already in place when they do.
(2026-03-15). Trump administration slams CNN over Iran war coverage. dawn.com • Pete Hegseth calls reporting 'patently ridiculous' | • Thompson says network will keep reporting 'the truth' | WASHINGTON: The Pentagon and White House slammed CNN over its Iran war coverage on Friday — with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying he looked forward to an ally of President Donald Trump taking over the news network. | Hegseth spent part of a news conference on US military operations against Tehran criticising the media and CNN in particular, urging for what he called an "actual patriotic press". | The former Fox News host was particularly incensed by a sto…
(2026-03-15). Holy Kaaba Door: Historical Legacy and Artistic Masterpiece. ummid.com The Holy Kaaba door combines religious significance with artistic merit in its design and craftsmanship, remaining a testament to the evolution of the Holy Kaaba's architecture and the attention of Islamic states to serving the Two Holy Mosques.
(2026-03-15). Sunday 3/29: Unstitched: A Celebration of the Saree. indybay.org Asian Art Museum, Larkin St, San Francisco. Parking is at the adjoining UC Law or Civic Center garages.
(2026-03-15). Quds Day Participants Call for an End to War with Iran. indybay.org For the past 46 years, on the last Friday of the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan people around the world have taken to the streets to stand for justice in support of Palestinians and all oppressed people across the globe. International Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) is a day of solidarity and unity against "imperialist and Zionist war and aggression in Palestine, Iran, Lebanon, and beyond by uplifting the people's right to liberation, sovereignty, and self-determination."
(2026-03-15). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.
(2026-03-15). President Miguel Díaz-Canel praises work of Cuban press in the Revolution. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, congratulated Cuban journalists on the country's Press Day, which is celebrated in tribute to the founding of the newspaper *Patria*. | On X, the Head of State referred to the Cuban press as a worthy companion in all the battles of the Revolution, both within and outside the Homeland. | He noted that it "has always told the story from the trenches—whether amidst the hardships of daily life or during internationalist missions." | Furthermore, he asserted that—alongside combatants, doctors, teachers,…
(2026-03-15). FMD cases in North West rise to 179. sanews.gov.za FMD cases in North West rise to 179 | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced a rise in confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) across the province. | In a statement on Saturday, the department alerted communities, farmers, and stakeholders that infections had climbed to 179. | "As of 06 March 2026, three additional cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number of infections from 158 to 179," the department said. | The Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality remains the most affected, with 58 cases, followed by the Bojanala Platinum District with 53, the Dr Ru…
(2026-03-15). India's obsession with Civil Services is killing innovation. ummid.com In the long run, a nation that values its innovators as much as its administrators will stand a far better chance of building the technological future it hopes to lead.
(2026-03-15). 12th Maths QR Code takes to YouTube Channel, CBSE in damage control. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education Tuesday March 10, 2026 went into damage control mode after the QR Code printed on the CBSE 12th Mathematics Paper led to a YouTube Music Channel, sparking a massive row.
(2026-03-15). Saturday 4/18: Marina: Greatest Enemy – Film and Conversation. indybay.org Marina Library Community Room, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA, 93955…
(2026-03-15). These 20 Corporations Are Major Culprits in the Affordability Crisis. scheerpost.com Typical pay at the largest low-wage employers is so low that workers can't cover basic necessities and often have to rely on public assistance. Sarah Anderson and Reyanna James for Inequality.org recent poll found that nearly half of people in the world's richest country are having difficulty affording basic necessities like groceries, utility bills, health care, housing, and transportation. …
(2026-03-15). Names of 6 airmen killed in plane crash in Iraq released. albawaba.com ALBAWABA -Six U.S. Air Force airmen were killed in an aircraft crash in western Iraq on Thursday, the Pentagon revealed in a statement.On Saturday, the Pentagon identified all the American airmen who lost their lives in the plane crash. According to American authorities, an investigation was opened into the incident which took place in Iraq.The airmen were identified as Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Alabama, Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28, of Columbus, Ohio, Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky, Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, of Mooresville, Indiana, Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, of Wilmington,…
(2026-03-15). India wins 3rd straight T20 World Cup. ummid.com India on Sunday March 08, 2026 defeated New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final played at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.
(2026-03-15). Thursday 3/19: Tell Target to STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-03-15). Cuba Announces the Start of Talks with the United States. scheerpost.com Pablo Meriguet for Peoples Dispatch Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reported at a press conference that talks are currently underway between his government and officials from the US government. According to the president, the talks have been facilitated by international actors, though he did not specify whom. He also reported that the three basic objectives of the …
(2026-03-15). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: They're Going To Keep Lying About This War The Entire Time. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Every month I publish a collection of my work called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new issue is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This one is titled "They're Going To Keep Lying About This War The Entire Time," and features a painting of Donald Trump. They lied about the …
(2026-03-15). After earlier returns, more Iranian female footballers abandon Australian asylum. geo.tv 
(2026-03-15). Controlling Kharg Island: Options for United States. ummid.com The Trump administration is weighing whether US Special Forces could seize or neutralise the Kharg Island as part of its strategy to pressure Iran during the continuing war.
(2026-03-15). PAA cancels NOTAM on flight suspension at Islamabad airport. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has cancelled a previously issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) regarding flight operations at Islamabad International Airport on Sunday. | According to a spokesperson for the authority, flight operations at the airport on March 16 between 08: 30am and 10: 30am will now continue as normal. | The authority also said that a temporary airspace restriction issued for the Lahore Flight Information Region has been withdrawn. | Read: Islamabad airport to shut for two hours on March 16 | The … | Earlier, on March 14, PAA issued a NOTAM announcing the temporary closure of six sectors of…
(2026-03-15). Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh. ummid.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in India's immediate neighbourhood – Bangladesh and Nepal, which might have an impact on India's regional aspirations and impact.
(2026-03-15). Highlights: How Al-Nassr defeated Neom to remain on top in SPL Standings. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saturday March 07, 2026 turned an almost draw match against Neom into victory to remain on top in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) 25/26 standings.
(2026-03-15). Just Security: Iran, the Nuremberg Inheritance, and the Trump-Netanyahu Axis. indybay.org After the Iran Strikes, Shouldn't Nuremberg's Legacy Apply to Trump and Netanyahu? | Nuremberg's promise was simple but radical: power does not erase responsibility. The Iran strikes — and the global reaction to them — test whether that promise is finally meant for everyone.
(2026-03-15). "These People are Crazy:" Climate Science and the Cult of Self-Loathing. wattsupwiththat.com There was a time when environmental stewardship meant conservation grounded in gratitude rather than condemnation. It reflected a belief that a prosperous and confident society could protect its natural inheritance without repudiating the very progress that made such protection possible. The American conservation tradition grew from strength, not shame. In recent decades, however, much of what is presented as settled "climate science" has drifted from practical environmental management toward a sweeping moral narrative that indicts industrial civilization itself. The debate is no longer confined to atmospheric ch…
(2026-03-15). Cuba denies alleged official statement regarding "Option Zero" radiohc.cu Cuba's Civil Defense General Staff has refuted a statement that has been circulating on social media, which warns of an alleged "Option Zero" scenario resulting from an energy system collapse. | The text, alarmist in nature, details a catastrophic scenario that would include a total halt to transportation, widespread suspension of electricity service, a cessation of water pumping, and an extreme tightening of food rationing, among other measures. | "It is important to note that the National Civil Defense General Staff has not issued any communication containing such content or utilizing such a format. The genuine…
(2026-03-15). Monday 3/16: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-03-15). Trump administration order declares embattled oil project exempt from state laws. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, CA, March 13, 2026 — In a move that experts say directly challenges the rule of law in the United States, the Trump administration today issued an order declaring that a start-up Texas oil company is exempt from any state law that conflicts with its plan to restart oil production on California's Central Coast.
(2026-03-15). Mercedes teenager Antonelli wins maiden grand prix in China. tribune.com.pk 
An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time on Sunday in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who made his maiden podium for Ferrari. | The 19-year-old Antonelli converted being the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history into victory after both McLarens dramatically failed to start the Shanghai race. | Antonelli briefly lost the lead at the start but once he got back in front he controlled the pace to cruise home to the chequered flag by more than five seconds from Russell. Charles Leclerc was fourth in the second Ferrari. | "I'm speechless, I'm about to…
(2026-03-15). Dahiyeh: the Beirut Suburb at the Heart of a Deadly Israeli Military Doctrine. juancole.com The Conversation) — Over the ten days of the renewed conflict in the Middle East, Beirut's southern district of Dahiyeh has been targeted by Israel, which is…
(2026-03-15). Kazakhstan officials extend control over the arts. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-15). As Hell Rains Down on Iran, Western Media averts its Gaze. juancole.com
(2026-03-15). Vietnam con marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel. radiohc.cu Vietnam puede presumir hoy el hecho de contar con la que es considerada por consultores especializados como la marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel, representativa del Grupo de Industria Militar y Telecomunicaciones. | Según la evaluación de la principal consultora independiente global especializada en valoración y estrategia de marcas, Brand Finance, Viettel resalta con una puntuación de 89,9 sobre 100 en el Ândice de Fortaleza de Marca (BSI, por sus siglas en inglés) y recibió la calificación más alta posible, AAA+. | En la clasificación de 2026 la puntuación BSI de Viettel es la más alta r…
(2026-03-15). Vietnam con marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel. radiohc.cu Vietnam puede presumir hoy el hecho de contar con la que es considerada por consultores especializados como la marca de telecomunicaciones más fuerte del mundo: Viettel, representativa del Grupo de Industria Militar y Telecomunicaciones. | Según la evaluación de la principal consultora independiente global especializada en valoración y estrategia de marcas, Brand Finance, Viettel resalta con una puntuación de 89,9 sobre 100 en el Ândice de Fortaleza de Marca (BSI, por sus siglas en inglés) y recibió la calificación más alta posible, AAA+. | En la clasificación de 2026 la puntuación BSI de Viettel es la más alta r…
(2026-03-15). Trump pide ayuda para abrir estrecho de Ormuz mientras aumentan bajas estadounidenses. cubadebate.cu Trump, quien afirmó que EE.UU. destruyó las capacidades militares iraníes y anteriormente había prometido que la Armada estadounidense comenzaría "muy pronto" a escoltar a los buques cisterna a través del estrecho de Ormuz, pide ahora refuerzos.
(2026-03-15). Muere Jàºrgen Habermas, el filósofo que marcó el debate público de la Alemania de posguerra. cubadebate.cu Habermas, una de las figuras intelectuales más influyentes de Alemania y referente mundial por su teoría del consenso democrático y la esfera pública, murió este sábado a los 96 años, según confirmó su editorial Suhrkamp. Por siete décadas, sus intervenciones marcaron debates claves sobre democracia, memoria histórica y el papel de Alemania en Europa.
(2026-03-15). Italia accede a las semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Italia derrotó este sábado 8-6 a Puerto Rico y avanzó a las semifinales del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, resultado que confirma la condición de revelación del conjunto europeo en el torneo. La victoria marca un momento histórico para Italia, que rompe su techo competitivo en el certamen y se instala por primera vez entre los cuatro grandes.
(2026-03-15). Tiendas Caribe informa sobre hecho vandálico en Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu En una nota aclaratoria sobre lo informado por el periódico Invasor, Tiendas Caribe precisó confirmamos que la unidad comercial de la División Ciego de àÅvila en Morón sufrió la rotura de un cristal en una esquina, al ser alcanzado por una piedra durante los hechos vandálicos reportados. Actualmente se trabaja en la recuperación del establecimiento.
(2026-03-15). Muere Jàºrgen Habermas, el filósofo que marcó el debate público de la Alemania de posguerra. cubadebate.cu Habermas, una de las figuras intelectuales más influyentes de Alemania y referente mundial por su teoría del consenso democrático y la esfera pública, murió este sábado a los 96 años, según confirmó su editorial Suhrkamp. Por siete décadas, sus intervenciones marcaron debates claves sobre democracia, memoria histórica y el papel de Alemania en Europa.
(2026-03-15). Tiendas Caribe informa sobre hecho vandálico en Ciego de àÅvila. cubadebate.cu En una nota aclaratoria sobre lo informado por el periódico Invasor, Tiendas Caribe precisó confirmamos que la unidad comercial de la División Ciego de àÅvila en Morón sufrió la rotura de un cristal en una esquina, al ser alcanzado por una piedra durante los hechos vandálicos reportados. Actualmente se trabaja en la recuperación del establecimiento.
(2026-03-15). Italia accede a las semifinales del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Italia derrotó este sábado 8-6 a Puerto Rico y avanzó a las semifinales del VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, resultado que confirma la condición de revelación del conjunto europeo en el torneo. La victoria marca un momento histórico para Italia, que rompe su techo competitivo en el certamen y se instala por primera vez entre los cuatro grandes.
(2026-03-15). La guerra è alle porte dell'Europa. strategic-culture.su I leader europei erano pronti a fare la guerra contro la Russia e stavano facendo di tutto per far finire nel baratro l'intero continente. Poi, perà≤, i loro piani sono stato interrotti da dalla furia israeliana e il nuovo conflitto in Medio Oriente ha cambiato la direzione del grande piano euroinomane.
(2026-03-15). La guerra è alle porte dell'Europa. strategic-culture.su I leader europei erano pronti a fare la guerra contro la Russia e stavano facendo di tutto per far finire nel baratro l'intero continente. Poi, perà≤, i loro piani sono stato interrotti da dalla furia israeliana e il nuovo conflitto in Medio Oriente ha cambiato la direzione del grande piano euroinomane.
(2026-03-15). Sunday 4/19: Seaside Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Laguna Grande Regional Park — Lakeside, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, CA…
(2026-03-15). La caricatura del México pistolero y narco no es inocente… indybay.org
(2026-03-15). La caricatura del México pistolero y narco no es inocente… indybay.org
(2026-03-14). Indian seafarers stranded near Strait of Hormuz as Iran war traps ships at sea. tribune.com.pk 
Stranded for two weeks at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas as drones and missiles set ships ablaze nearby, 26-year-old seafarer Ambuj says he has not been home for six months and cannot wait to see his family. | Ambuj, who asked Reuters not to use his second name for security reasons, is one of about 23,000 Indians working on merchant, harbour and offshore vessels across the wider Gulf region, which is bearing the brunt of the war between Iran and the United States and Israel. | Hundreds of tankers and cargo ships have been waiting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian attacks have killed three I…
(2026-03-14). Russia wins the war on Iran. strategic-culture.su Moscow is getting more oil revenue and Ukraine will get fewer defensive weapons. | By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-03-14). L'approccio di Russia e India alla guerra contro l'Iran. strategic-culture.su Il partenariato strategico tra Russia e Iran — anche se non prevede un trattato militare — si articola su diversi livelli interconnessi. | Segue nostro Questa è la seconda parte di un'analisi in due parti. Si prega di leggere la prima parte Il presidente Putin ha inviato un messaggio cortese all'Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, con…
(2026-03-14). Attack on Iran sparks dissent in U.S. Armed Forces — what next? iacenter.org By John Catalinotto March 13, 2026 The battle that started with the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israeli death machine's unprovoked assault on Iran has in its first 11 days expanded to a regional conflagration and is moving at undetermined speed toward a world war. Veterans For Peace offers assistance to GI dissenters. Antiwar and anti-imperialist activists in the United States — in the entrails of the monster — have a special duty to do whatever they can to stop this war. And there is one area where they are in the best position to act, which is in reaching out to members of the U.S. military. The first thing to mak…
(2026-03-14). Taiwan Watches and Prepares Amid Global Uncertainty. fairobserver.com US President Donald Trump announced via Instagram the February 28 US—Israeli attack on Iran. Though Israel and Iran were in the midst of negotiations, the bombing reflected Trump's concern that Iran was developing nuclear missiles. He argued that Operation Epic Fury, the mission that initiated the attack, aimed to defend the American people from the…
(2026-03-14). Indian sailors stranded by Iran war just want to go home: 'there is a lot of anxiety'. scmp.com Stranded for two weeks at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas as drones and missiles set ships ablaze nearby, 26-year-old seafarer Ambuj says he has not been home for six months and cannot wait to see his family. | Ambuj, who asked Reuters not to use his second name for security reasons, is one of about 23,000 Indians working on merchant, harbour and offshore vessels across ‚Äåthe wider Gulf region, which is bearing the brunt of the war between Iran and the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-14). when the body becomes a voice. iacenter.org By Julia Wright March 13, 2026 Capitol police, assisted by pro-war U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy, forced Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Brian McGinnis out of a Senate hearing where he was protesting the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, breaking his arm on the way out and arresting him, charging him with assault. McGinnis, who is running in North Carolina for the U.S. Senate on the Green Party ticket, was active with the 2024 Freedom Flotilla. Upon seeing the video showing McGinnis' arrest when he protested the war, poet Julia Wright wrote the poem below. Brian McGinnis, wearing his Marine uniform, as Capitol Pol…
(2026-03-14). How can US get out of Iran war. geo.tv 
An EA-18G Growler prepares to launch from the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location on March 7, 2026. — ReutersPARIS: US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme…
(2026-03-14). UN chief says 'diplomatic avenues are available' to end war in Lebanon. scmp.com UN chief Antonio Guterres has said that diplomatic channels remain open to end the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah and urged the international community to support Lebanon. | "There is no military solution, only diplomacy, dialogue and full implementation of the UN Charter and Security Council resolutions. The diplomatic avenues are available, including through my special coordinator for Lebanon … and through key member states," he said on Saturday during a visit to Beirut.
(2026-03-14). Iran war entering 'decisive phase', Israel says, as attacks continue. scmp.com Israel said the war against Iran was entering its "decisive phase" on Saturday, as explosions rocked cities across the Middle East, with strikes on the US embassy in Baghdad and a major Emirati energy facility. | Washington's embassy in Iraq was hit by a drone, security sources said, the second time it had been targeted since February 28, when the United States and Israel attacked Iran and plunged the Gulf into a conflict that has sent shock waves through the global economy.
(2026-03-14). Hamas calls on Iran to 'avoid targeting neighbouring countries'. scmp.com Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Saturday called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighbouring countries, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against Israel and the United States. | In a rare appeal, Hamas also urged the international community to take steps to end the war that has gripped the Middle East since it began on February 28.
(2026-03-14). Hezbollah's Qassem vows 'long confrontation' with Israel in 'existential battle'. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's chief Naim Qassem warned the group is ready for a "long confrontation" with Israel, calling the clash an "existential battle" as Iran and Israel edge closer to wider war. He spoke during Al Quds Day, hours after Israel dropped leaflet warnings over Lebanon and as Iranian leaders rallied in the streets under ongoing airstrikes. Watch for more…
(2026-03-14). Iran: l'elezione di MojtabƒÅ KhƒÅmeneƒ´ dimostra la resilienza della Repubblica Islamica. strategic-culture.su Dopo l'aggressione congiunta dell'asse imperialista-sionista USA-Israele e il martirio di øAlƒ´ KhƒÅmeneƒ´, la Repubblica Islamica reagisce evitando il vuoto di potere: l'Assemblea degli Esperti elegge l'ƒÅyatollƒÅh seyyed MojtabƒÅ KhƒÅmeneƒ´, mentre Teheran consolida unità interna e deterrenza. | Segue nostro L'aggressione lanciata da Stati…
(2026-03-14). Iranian Dies in ICE Custody as Trump Administration Bombs Iran. scheerpost.com Mike Ludwig for Truthout As President Donald Trump launches a deadly bombing campaign in Iran that has killed more than 1,800 people, his administration is continuing to antagonize Iranians living within the United States as part of his mass deportation campaign. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced that Pejman Karshenas Najafabadi, a 59-year-old Iranian man …
(2026-03-14). Trump Orders Central Command to "Obliterate" All Military Targets on Kharg Island and Threatens to "Wipe Oil" Infrastructure. dissidentvoice.org 
In a major escalation of the war, Trump wrote on Truth Social last night that he ordered the US Central Command to conduct a bombing raid that "obliterated every MILITARY target on Iran's crown jewel." He said that "For reasons of decency, I have NOT chosen to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the island, …
(2026-03-14). 11 Indian nationals charged in US for allegedly defrauding authorities over visa. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Eleven Indian nationals living illegally in the United States have been charged with visa fraud for allegedly conspiring to stage armed robberies at convenience stores, according to federal prosecutors. Authorities said the suspects organised fake robberies so that store clerks could falsely claim to be victims of crime in immigration applications aimed at securing a Green Card. | Jitendrakumar Patel, 39, Maheshkumar Patel, 36, Sanjaykumar Patel, 45, Dipikaben Patel, 40, Rameshbhai Patel, 52, Amitabahen Patel, 43, Ronakkumar Patel, 28, Sangitaben Patel, 36, Minkesh Patel, 42, Sonal Patel, 42, and…
(2026-03-14). Ecuador Is Suspending the Bank Accounts of Environmental Activists. truthout.org It was a sweltering January afternoon in the Amazonian town of Puyo when Andrés Tapia realized his daughter's public school fees were due. Like many Ecuadorians, he reached for his phone to make a mobile transfer. Carrying cash is too risky these days. Ecuador is in the grip of an ongoing security crisis, with transnational criminal organizations spilling in from neighboring Colombia and… |
(2026-03-14). Mining rush for critical minerals threatens Amazon land reform settlements. grist.org 
(2026-03-14). Musk says Tesla's mega AI chip fab project to launch in 7 days. dawn.com Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that the company's Terafab project to make artificial intelligence (AI) chips will launch in seven days. | Musk had said last year that Tesla probably will have to build "a gigantic chip fab" to make AI chips. ; ⚪ Tesla is designing its fifth-generation AI chip to power its autonomous ambitions, and Musk at the company's annual meeting last year laid out potential manufacturing plans. | Musk had said at the time that the EV maker could work with Intel and said, "You know, maybe we'll, we'll do something wi…
(2026-03-14). Rwanda Says It Will Withdraw Troops from Mozambique if Mission Lacks Support. plusnews.ug 
Rwanda has warned it will withdraw its troops from insurgency-hit Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique if sustainable funding and political support for the counter-terrorism mission are not secured. Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe said Kigali's position is clear and not merely hypothetical. "It's not that Rwanda could withdraw, it's that …
(2026-03-14). US offers up to $10m reward for information on Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. geo.tv 
Supporters hold placards bearing images of Mojtaba Khamenei during a gathering in Tehran. — Reuters/File
(2026-03-14). Authorities push back against International Women's Day march in Pakistan. globalvoices.org A colonial-era law was used to deter and arrest 'Aurat March' demonstrators in PakistanOriginally published on Participants of Aurat March arrive to prepare for the march. Image by Ramna Saeed. Used with permission. | This year, on March 8,
(2026-03-14). Deputy President to attend Mosiuoa Lekota funeral. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to attend Mosiuoa Lekota funeral | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, deliver the eulogy at the funeral of the late former Minister of Defence Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick "Terror" Lekota this weekend. | In honour of his contribution to South Africa's liberation struggle and democratic development, President Ramaphosa declared that he will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2. | Lekota, a veteran of the liberation struggle and former Premier of the Free State and inaugural Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, passed away on Wedn…
(2026-03-14). Aid groups warn of humanitarian crisis in Lebanon as nearly 1 million displaced by war. scmp.com Fatima Nazha slept on the streets for two days after she and her family fled their home in Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli mass evacuation order. | All of the schools the government turned into shelters were full, and the family could not afford a hotel or a flat, so she and her husband eventually moved into a tent in the country's biggest stadium while their children and grandchildren found shelter near the southern coastal city of Sidon.
(2026-03-14). The Baltic States Are More Important For Ukraine Than Most Might Realize. thealtworld.com The Baltic States and Ukraine's borders with Russia and Belarus are the most likely tripwires for a hot NATO-Russian war, which they have an interest in provoking due to the false expectation of coercing Russia into concessions, due to their artificially engineered symbiotic security relationship from 2024. | Lithuania
(2026-03-14). No, TIME, the Planet Isn't 'Heating Faster Than Ever'. wattsupwiththat.com TIME claims in a recent article, "The Planet is Heating Faster Than Ever Before," that global warming has dramatically accelerated since 2015. This is demonstrably false. Observational satellite data disagree with…
(2026-03-14). International Solidarity Multiplies in Support of Cuba. radiohc.cu The international solidarity movement with Cuba is multiplying its strength and actions in response to new U.S. government measures of "maximum economic pressure" against the island—including an energy blockade—affirmed Noemí Rabaza Fernández, First Vice President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP). | She highlighted the countless actions undertaken by solidarity associations—totaling more than 1,800 across over 150 nations—alongside a myriad of trade unions, youth groups, peasant organizations, religious bodies, prominent figures, and activists from the most vari…
(2026-03-14). Museveni Praises Owiny-Dollo's Integrity at Grand Homecoming in Gulu. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed the retired Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, for his integrity, patriotism and contribution to strengthening Uganda's justice system during a grand homecoming ceremony held at Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City. The colourful event drew a cross-section of national leaders, cultural and religious figures, family members and members of the …
(2026-03-14). SADC Council of Ministers calls for accelerated regional integration. sanews.gov.za SADC Council of Ministers calls for accelerated regional integration | The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers has called for the accelerated implementation of policies and programmes to advance regional integration and development. | The call was made at the conclusion of the two-day Council of Ministers meeting held in Pretoria from 12 to13 March 2026 under the theme "Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC". | The meeting was opened and chaired by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Ronald Lamola…
(2026-03-14). Cuban president highlights existence of talks process with USA. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed today at a press conference in this capital the existence of an initial process of talks between Cuban officials and representatives of the US government in search of solutions to bilateral differences.
(2026-03-14). NPA officials to undergo lifestyle audits. sanews.gov.za NPA officials to undergo lifestyle audits | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will proceed with lifestyle audits for its officials in a phased-in approach. | This was announced by NPA National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi during a media briefing this week. | "The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has made a call for all the entities under the Justice Portfolio and those in the Justice Crime Prevention and Security Cluster to implement lifestyle audits, over and above the financial disclosures framework that is regulated by the Department o…
(2026-03-14). Gov't Upgrades Lutunku Community Polytechnic to Enhance Agricultural Skills Development. plusnews.ug 
The government is set to upgrade Lutunku Community Polytechnic in Kawanda Sub-County to the level of a Farming and Technical Training Institute, aiming to strengthen agricultural vocational skills among youth. Currently operating as a junior technical training school for primary seven leavers, the polytechnic provides foundational vocational courses in motor vehicle mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, building, …
(2026-03-14). FO Talks: Why Social Media and Clickbait Are Undermining Journalism. fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Communications and Outreach officer, Roberta Campani, speaks with renowned educator Esther Wojcicki about the crisis of modern media and the weakening of the public's ability to tell fact from falsehood. Their conversation begins with journalism's changing role but quickly expands into a broader diagnosis of social media, literacy, education and parenting. Wojcicki believes…
(2026-03-14). Strikes on Iraqi capital kill 2 Iran-linked Kataeb Hezbollah members. scmp.com Explosions rocked Iraq's capital Baghdad on Saturday after two strikes targeted the powerful Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, killing two members including a "key figure", security sources said. | The strikes are the first in the heart of Baghdad to kill Iran-backed fighters since the start of the Middle East war on February 28, which has not spared Iraq, long a proxy battleground between the US and Iran.
(2026-03-14). Concerns grow as Jamaica ends Cuban medical programme. globalvoices.org 
'Behind the political pressures, policies [and] propaganda are real people'Originally published on Feature image created by Janine Mendes-Franco using Perhaps Jamaicans should have seen this coming when the government, back in 2025,
(2026-03-14). USA Advances to Semifinals in the Classic after Beating Canada 5-3. radiohc.cu Havana, March 14 (RHC)- After beating Canada 5-3 at Daikin Park, the United States advanced with a ticket to the semifinals in the VI World Baseball Classic where they will face the Dominican Republic, which blanked South Korea 10-0. | The United States opened the scoring in the very first inning, but Canada, although they rallied, faltered in crucial moments. | Friday's game was crucial for both North American teams. The team managed by Mark DeRosa began the tournament with a resounding 15-5 victory over Brazil, followed by a 9-1 win against Great Britain. | Team USA's third victory came against Mexico, 5-3, but…
(2026-03-14). GOP Farm Bill Set to Unleash Pesticide Use and Strip Animal Welfare Protections. truthout.org The "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026" that is coming up for a House vote this spring is yet another GOP-led assault on the country's food safety, warn public health organizations, environmental groups, and animal rights advocates, who are sounding the alarm over the five-year bill. The House Committee on Agriculture passed the "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026" on… |
(2026-03-14). German philosopher Juergen Habermas dies at 96, publisher says. tribune.com.pk 
Juergen Habermas, best-known for his theory of political consensus-building, shaped the discourse of post-war Germany more than any other popular intellectual. | He died on Saturday, aged 96, in Starnberg, Germany, the publisher Suhrkamp said. | Over the course of seven decades, his public interventions, from searing critiques of fascist thought in the 1950s to more recent warnings against resurgent militarism and nationalism in Germany, steered the country at critical junctions. | Not only his longevity, but also the renewed relevance of his ideas are remarkable in a country where p…
(2026-03-14). Iran war fallout puts 9 million Indian workers in the line of fire. scmp.com When the alert arrives on his phone, Yashwant Deshmukh knows exactly what to do. | The Dubai-based political analyst moves away from the windows, waits for the second message confirming the missile has been intercepted, and then goes back to work. | "It has become a drill," he said.
(2026-03-14). Diario mexicano La Jornada resalta en portada conversaciones Cuba-EEUU. radiohc.cu Con el título "Empieza diálogo entre Cuba y Estados Unidos", el prestigioso diario mexicano La Jornada resalta en su portada de este sábado las conversaciones entre ambos países, confirmadas por el presidente de la isla, Miguel Díaz-Canel. | El medio de comunicación destaca la aseveración ayer del primer mandatario cubano en un mensaje difundido por la televisión nacional acerca de que las conversaciones "han estado orientadas a buscar soluciones, por la vía del diálogo, a las diferencias bilaterales". | También señaló la existencia de "factores internacionales que han facilitado estos intercambios", en un moment…
(2026-03-14). Leyendas vivas de la lucha cubana: Mijaín López y Raúl Trujillo inician asesoría en China. cubadebate.cu La historia del deporte mundial se viste de páginas doradas con protagonistas provenientes de todas las partes del planeta tierra, rozando los límites de lo humano y acercándose a la mesa de los dioses del olimpismo, mesa en la cual muchos nacidos en Cuba tienen reservado su espacio, entre ellos, Mijaín López y Raúl Trujillo.
(2026-03-14). Cuba desmiente supuesto comunicado oficial sobre ´opción cero ª. radiohc.cu El Estado Mayor de la Defensa Civil de Cuba desmintió este sábado el comunicado que ha estado circulando por redes sociales y que alerta sobre una presunta ´opción cero ª por colapso energético. | El texto, de carácter alarmista, detalla un escenario catastrófico que incluiría la paralización total del transporte, suspensión generalizada del servicio eléctrico, cese del bombeo de agua y endurecimiento extremo del racionamiento de alimentos, entre otras medidas. | ´Es importante señalar que el Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil no ha emitido comunicación alguna con ese contenido ni con ese…
(2026-03-14). Defensor de derechos humanos critica amnistía a militares en Honduras. radiohc.cu El reconocido abogado Joaquín Mejía advirtió este sábado que una eventual amnistía para altos jerarcas castrenses, vinculados con el golpe de Estado de 2009 en Honduras, representaría una grave violación a la legalidad constitucional e internacional. | A través de su cuenta en la red social X, Mejía sostuvo que ningún decreto de amnistía puede beneficiar a personas responsables de violaciones a derechos humanos, como las ocurridas durante la asonada militar que derrocó al entonces presidente constitucional, Manuel Zelaya (2006-2009). | El jurista enfatizó que este tipo de iniciativa contraviene el bloque de const…
(2026-03-14). Homenaje en el Instituto de Comunicación Social a los caidos el 13 de Marzo. radiohc.cu 
El aniversario 69 de las acciones revolucionarias del 13 de marzo de 1957 se recordó en el Instituto de Comunicación Social durante la conmemoración se guardó un minuto de silencio en homenaje a los combatientes del Directorio Revolucionario que lidereados por José Antonio Echeverría asaltaron el Palacio Presidencial para ajusticiar al dictador Fulgencio Batista y tomaron la emisora Radio Reloj. | También se realizó el pase de lista simbólico de los mártires de la Federación Estudiantil Universitaria (FEU). | Durante la conmemoración se resaltó el momento en que el líder estudiantil José Antonio Echeverría desde…
(2026-03-14). Díaz-Canel envía felicitación por Día de la Prensa Cubana. radiohc.cu 
El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, envió una cálida felicitación a los trabajadores de la prensa nacional, en ocasión de la celebración de su jornada. | ´Abrazo a la Prensa Cubana, digna compañera de todas las batallas de la Revolución, dentro y fuera de la Patria, que ha contado la historia siempre desde la trinchera, igual en la cotidianidad que en las misiones internacionalistas ª, expresó en un post en la red social X. | ´Junto a combatientes, médicos, maestros, constructores, ha sido y es soldado de la martiana manera que demanda el combate cuando se tiene delante al enemigo ª, a…
(2026-03-15). Smoke rises over Beirut's southern suburbs. aljazeera.com Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs as the Middle East war enters its third week.
(2026-03-15). Vietnam holds general election, 93% candidates from ruling Communist Party. aljazeera.com Vietnamese elect members of parliament from a list of candidates ‚Å almost exclusively fielded by the governing party.
(2026-03-15). Republic of Congo votes in election that could extend Sassou's 42-year rule. aljazeera.com Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, is running for fifth term in polls boycotted by major political parties.
(2026-03-15). Minab: When the world's most precise missile chose a classroom. aljazeera.com Targeting a school and the mass killing of children are war crimes, and those responsible need to be held to account.
(2026-03-15). Barrage of US-Israeli strikes target Isfahan. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-14). Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for another three months. aljazeera.com The Caribbean nation has spent 10 of the last 14 months under an emergency status that curtails key civil liberties.
(2026-03-14). From the gauntlet to stopping the Iran war, Carolan makes action plea. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A peace advocate urged people in New Zealand today to get behind a "Stop Wars Aotearoa" campaign to oppose the illegal and unprovoked US-Israeli war on Iran and expand beyond solidarity with Palestine. In the 127th week of protest against Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and occupied West Bank, socialist trade union…
(2026-03-15). War on Iran: Australia should put trust in its neighbours not a modern Titanic rogue state. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Kellie Tranter The US-Israeli attack on Iran has unequivocally demonstrated to the world — apart, it seems, from Australia's government — that being an ally of the US attracts potentially disastrous liabilities but confers few if any benefits. The US was manipulated into starting this illegal and unjustified war simply because Netanyahu planned…
(2026-03-15). Iran's new supreme leader urges continued closure of Hormuz Strait, vows to open new battlefronts. ecns.cn Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday called for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and pledged to open new fronts in his country's conflict with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-15). Chinese sailor turns ship radio into message relay for stranded crews in Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn A Chinese sailor stranded with dozens of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has been using his ship's radio to relay voice messages for fellow Chinese crew members who lost communications signals, helping them send updates to their families back home.
(2026-03-15). Air China to launch direct Chongqing—Manila flights in May. ecns.cn Chinese carrier Air China will launch a new direct flight service between the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing and the Philippine capital of Manila starting May 1, operating four times a week, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday.
(2026-03-15). Flab for beef campaign in East China city draws over 2,700 challengers. ecns.cn A novel weight-loss campaign offering beef as a reward has attracted more than 2,700 challengers in Wuxi City, east China's Jiangsu Province, as of Thursday, media reported.
(2026-03-15). Growth target reflects focus on structural reform. ecns.cn China's latest Government Work Report signals a shift toward securing more sustainable expansion, as policymakers lower the headline target while prioritizing structural reform and long-term stability, economists said.
(2026-03-15). Shanghai ranks second on Time Out's 2026 list of world's best cities. ecns.cn British city culture magazine Time Out released its 2026 list of the world's 50 best cities on Wednesday, placing Shanghai second, the highest-ranked city in Asia.
(2026-03-15). China makes rapid progress in brain-computer interface technology: Chinese Expert. ecns.cn Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) became a buzz word during China's 2026 "two sessions." The term was included for the first time in the government work report.
(2026-03-15). Insights | Home is where the heart settles: American 'village chief' shares his stories in Yunnan. ecns.cn In the ancient town of Xizhou, Dali, in southwest China's Yunnan Province, stands a boutique hotel renovated from a traditional Bai ethnic residence — the Linden Centre. Its founder is an American.
(2026-03-15). China sends two test satellites into orbit. ecns.cn China successfully launched two experimental satellites aboard a Long March 2D rocket early on Friday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
(2026-03-15). China Q&A | Hong Kong CPPCC member answers Australian scholar: How can HKSAR as top global financial center aligns with 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn China's 15th Five-Year Plan includes a dedicated section on promoting the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (SARs), proposing to strengthen cooperation between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland in multiple areas and integrating the development of the SARs into the country's overall planning.
(2026-03-15). 10 big things about China you should not miss (March 8 – March 14). ecns.cn 1. China approves 2026-2030 blueprint, maps out high-quality path toward modernization | China's national lawmakers on Thursday approved a development blueprint for the 2026-2030 period, marking a pivotal step in the modernization drive of nearly one-fifth of the world's population.
(2026-03-15). One minute to know: How China's environmental code protects blue skies. ecns.cn Quick question for you: who protects the blue skies, clear waters and green mountains we all enjoy? Now China has a new answer: the Ecological and Environmental Code. On Thursday, the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, adopted the environmental code.
(2026-03-15). Deliveries in Xizang are now faster and cheaper. ecns.cn Seeing high courier delivery charges — and sometimes no shipping options at all — when shopping online has long troubled people in the Xizang autonomous region, especially those in rural communities. As a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, Norbu Yangzom proposed a solution.
(2026-03-15). Apple to cut App Store commissions in China. ecns.cn Apple will reduce the commission rates it charges developers on its App Store in the Chinese mainland after communicating with local regulators, with the changes taking effect on March 15, according to media reports.
(2026-03-15). Yangtze protection efforts boost water quality, wildlife: mininster. ecns.cn China's environment minister said on Thursday that ecological protection efforts over the past decade have improved water quality in the Yangtze River basin and helped increase populations of endangered wildlife.
(2026-03-15). ASEAN FMs call for restraint, diplomacy amid Middle East crisis. ecns.cn Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday called for an immediate halt to hostilities in the Middle East and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
(2026-03-15). Unlocking Chinese Cities: Huajuhong puts the spotlight on Guangdong's 'Orange City'. ecns.cn Huajuhong, a humble citrus peel from Guangdong Province, has arouse much attention at this year's "two sessions" when Hua Chunying, China's vice foreign minister, showed a fondness for it.
(2026-03-15). South Korean investors increase bets on Chinese assets. ecns.cn South Korean retail investors are ramping up investments in Chinese assets, with China becoming one of their key overseas destinations in 2025 amid shifting regional market opportunities.
(2026-03-15). HKSAR govt actively aligns with national 15th Five-Year Plan to promote high-quality development, says chief executive. ecns.cn John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Thursday that Hong Kong will actively align with the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan to contribute to further deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-03-15). China's foreign trade up 18.3% in first two months of 2026. ecns.cn China's foreign trade surged 18.3% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, marking a robust start to the year, according to Tuesday's data from the General Administration of Customs.
(2026-03-15). Why did Chinese vice foreign minister Hua Chunying praise this fruit. ecns.cn During China's 2026 "two sessions" political meetings, a Guangdong deputy to the National People's Congress introduced a local specialty called Huajuhong, or pomelo peel, to Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying.
(2026-03-15). In Numbers: Ecological and Environmental Code paves way for a sustainable future. ecns.cn China's top legislature on Thursday passed the landmark Ecological and Environmental Code. As China's second formal statutory code following the adoption of the Civil Code in 2020, it is set to take effect on Aug. 15, 2026.
(2026-03-15). Comicomment: The bloodied 'peace' rhetoric. ecns.cn While claiming to defend human rights and peace, U.S. actions leave destruction and suffering, as UN High Commissioner Volker Tàºrk warned: missiles only bring "death, destruction, and human suffering." Geopolitical pursuits at the cost of innocent lives perpetuate violence and hatred in the region.
(2026-03-15). China uploads 349 million imaging records to enable cross-province hospital access. ecns.cn China has uploaded 349 million medical imaging data indexes to a national healthcare platform to enable hospitals to retrieve patient scans across provinces, according to the country's healthcare security authority.
(2026-03-15). Iran, Hezbollah launch missiles at Israel: Two lightly wounded, damage reported. haaretz.com
(2026-03-15). Israeli strike kills 12 Lebanon medics amid peace push. dawn.com ⚪ A SITE in the Haret Hreik, a neighbourhood in southern Beirut which was struck by Israel.—AFP | • Death toll for paramedics this month rises to 31 after clinic bombing | • France offers to host negotiations in Paris; urges Israel to halt its offensive | • First direct talks since conflict expected in coming days, Haaretz reports | BEIRUT: An overnight Israeli strike on a healthcare centre in Borj Qalaouiya killed at least 12 Lebanese medical personnel, Lebanon's state news agency said on Saturday, as diplomatic efforts intensified amid reports Israe…
(2026-03-15). Channel 13 to be sold to anti-government high-tech entrepreneurs, shunning billionaire Netanyahu ally. haaretz.com Channel 13 owner Len Blavatnik, after last week refusing to extend a deal that would allow pro-government i24 News owner Patrick Drahi to acquire the news outlet, signed a deal with a group of anti-government high-tech entrepreneurs, raising hopes for a new independent and critical news channel…
(2026-03-14). Israel could nuclear Top Trump adviser calls for to Iran war, warns Israel just be. haaretz.com David Sacks, Trump's AI czar and a prominent right-wing figure, became the first senior administration figure to publicly criticize the Iran war and made dramatic, if unfounded, comments about the damage caused by Iranian missiles and Israel's potential usage of nuclear weapons…
(2026-03-14). Dozens evacuated after Iranian missile hit sets building on fire in central Israel. haaretz.com One person was in the affected apartment at the time of the strike but was unharmed in a shelter, telling Haaretz, "After a crazy explosion, everything was on fire." Earlier, a building in Holon caught fire following a launch from Iran; no casualties were reported in either incident…
(2026-03-15). 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:…
(2026-03-15). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-15). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-15). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2026-03-15). Respect for IHL supports fundamental human rights in the most extreme circumstances. icrc.org The following is a statement delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on 23 February 2025.
(2026-03-15). Regional Conference in Bishkek marks International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Ukraine: ICRC Director-General – Millions in Ukraine face intolerable suffering and growing needs amid ongoing conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Russia: Illustrating the Fundamental Principles – results of the 2025 Art Poster Contest. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Lebanon: ICRC supporting life-saving medical services during hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). South Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Lebanon: ICRC reiterates urgent call to protect humanitarian and medical workers following the killing of a Lebanese Red Cross volunteer. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). West Bank: Water and livelihood support help Palestinian farmers return to their land. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Syria: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of 86 detainees between Damascus and Sweida. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Building a legacy of physical rehabilitation: A journey with OPAI and collaborative partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC elects new member to governing body. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC president: Widening hostilities across Middle East putting civilian lives in grave danger. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). The ICRC activities in Donetsk and Luhansk: Facts and Figures – 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC Regional Director urges greater commitment to International Humanitarian Law in Pacific visit. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Nigeria: Millions of children face malnutrition amid ongoing conflict in the country's northeast. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Pakistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Kazakhstan: ICRC president concludes official visit to Astana focused on support for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). ICRC president urges respect for rules of war as major military escalation starts in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-15). Deadly Israeli settler violence surges in West Bank during Iran war. newarab.com 
While the world's attention is focused on the US-Israeli war on Since the start of the month, six Palestinians have been shot dead in Israeli human rights group B'Tselem said the increase in bloodshed "indicates the intensification of Israel's ethnic cleansing effo…
(2026-03-15). US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook. newarab.com 
US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting next week, as the US-Israel war on The Fed will start its two-day meeting on Tuesday, with an announcement of the benchmark lending rate in the world's largest economy a day later. | The central bank cut rates three consecutive times last year before holding them steady at its January meeting. | It has a dual mandate of holding inflation near a…
(2026-03-15). Gulf states intercept new missiles and drones. newarab.com 
Gulf states reported new missile and drone attacks Sunday after Tehran threatened to widen its campaign as the war in
(2026-03-15). Israeli troops kill four in West Bank, including 2 children. newarab.com 
The official Palestinian news agency said the family was shot late Saturday after going out to buy new clothes for the coming Eid al-Fitr holiday.
(2026-03-15). AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown. newarab.com 
AI-created videos circulating on The Middle East war has unleashed an avalanche of AI-generated visuals, dwarfing anything seen in previous conflicts and often leaving social media users unable to distinguish fabrication…
(2026-03-15). 'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught. newarab.com 
(2026-03-14). Turkey's FM Fidan talks diplomacy efforts as regional war rages. newarab.com 
Turkey's foreign minister said on Saturday that there is no serious initiative to resume negotiations between the United States and Iran but that he believes Iran is open to back-channel talks. | The comments by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to The Associated Press in an exclusive interview came as Ankara is striving to stay out of the widening war in the Middle East. | Ankara, which has good relations with both Washington and Tehran, had attempted to mediate a solution between them before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran two weeks ago, triggering the war. | "The conditions are not very much conducive" to dipl…
(2026-03-14). Iran claims US aircraft carrier withdrawn after suffering damage. newarab.com 
The Iranian army on Saturday claimed to have inflicted "significant damage" on one of the The Iranian Revolutionary Guards earlier said it had conducted a successful missile and drone attack against the USS Abraham Lincoln, one of two aircraft carriers participating in the Speaking in a televised interview on Saturday, army spokesperson Abolfazl Shekarchi said t…
(2026-03-14). EU, Arab countries call for end to Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-03-14). Israel and Lebanon to talk as war with Hezbollah rages. newarab.com 
Israel and Three Lebanese officials said Beirut is forming a delegation for talks, but no date has been set. One of th…
(2026-03-14). London police approve Quds Day protest amid security warnings. newarab.com 
(2026-03-14). Humanity Will Try War Criminals Trump and Netanyahu. unitedworldint.com Indeed, the US and Israel have become countries that seriously threaten international peace and security. Iran's victory in this war will both strengthen its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence, and ensure that West Asia becomes a safer region. By Dr. Emre Senbabaoglu, International Law Expert On February 28, 2026, the Iran War began with …
(2026-03-14). "To become truly independent, Greece should leave NATO and establish a Balkan Union" unitedworldint.com Interview with Yiannis Rachiotis, an international relations expert, lawyer, member of the Hellenic Union of Progressive Lawyers and the International Association of Democratic Lawyers- IADL. From Athens / Greece US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio called in his speech in the Munich Security Conference to "revive the Western Civilization". Amid the war in West Asia, …
(2026-03-14). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-14). Sixth grader wins Philadelphia regional spelling bee, heads to Scripps national competition. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Jayden Jiang, a sixth grader at Girard Academic Music Program, won the WHYY-Billy Penn Regional Philadelphia Spelling Bee on Saturday. | Jiang bested more than 40 students at WHYY headquarters in Philadelphia to take home the regional title for the third year in a row. He correctly spelled WHYY wil…
(2026-03-14). Federal grant will help refurbish 51 Delaware public transit buses, extending their lifespan. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware's public transit agency will use new federal funding to extend the life of dozens of buses serving riders across the state. | The Delaware Transit Corporation — which operates DART First State — has been awarded a $14.3 million federal grant through the Federal Transit Administration's fiscal year 2026 Bus and Bus Facilities program. The funding will support a midlife rehabilitation program for 51 buses of the nearly 250 vehicles in DART's fixed-route fl…
(2026-03-14). Nearly 140 years of history celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Wilmington at the oldest, continuously operated Irish family-run bar in America. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? When it comes to the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, you'd be hard-pressed to find a location with deeper history than Kelly's Logan House in Wilmington. The oldest, continuously operated Irish family bar in America is now owned by the family's fifth generation. | John D. Kelly bought the tavern with his wife, Hannah, in 1889 after the pair met in America and discovered they had lived 5 miles apart in Ireland. It quickly became a popular gathering spot for Irish i…
(2026-03-14). A Texas execution amid claims of racial bias in jury selection; a death sentence commuted in Alabama. wsws.org Cedric Allen Ricks was executed in Texas, while Alabama death row inmate Charles "Sonny" Burton received a rare commutation.
(2026-03-14). BP workers in Whiting, Indiana overwhelmingly reject concessions contract. wsws.org The contract would have led to 100 fewer union workers and wider use of contract workers, $8-10 hourly wage cuts, the closure of the environmental department, attacks on seniority and implementation of AI with no job protections.
(2026-03-14). NZ pseudo-left meeting on Iran war promotes Labour, Greens and unions. wsws.org Socialist Aotearoa's whitewashing of Labour and its allies points to the reactionary, pro-imperialist character of this tendency, which is determined to prevent the building of an independent, socialist movement against war.
(2026-03-14). Fiji's HIV epidemic worsens amid deepening social crisis. wsws.org The impoverished Pacific island nation has one of the world's fastest growing HIV epidemics.
(2026-03-14). Two days of pilot strikes at Lufthansa. wsws.org Around 5,300 Lufthansa pilots embarked on a warning strike March 12, including for the first time the pilots of regional subsidiary Cityline.