(2026-03-16). "There is a real danger of a nuclear war" : Sri Lankan workers and students oppose Iran war. wsws.org Sri Lankan SEP and IYSSE members have spoken with workers and students in their campaign against the US-Israel war on Iran.
(2026-03-16). Israeli and American bombs damage Iran's cultural heritage. wsws.org The Trump administration and its various accomplices at home and abroad seek to obliterate the culture and historical memory of the Iranian people.
(2026-03-16). Postal, UPS workers in New York City speak out against the war in Iran: "All the parties and the press are for the war, but we are not" wsws.org As the US-Israeli war against Iran rages on with the support of the European imperialist powers and the United Nations, opposition is building in the working class throughout the United States.
(2026-03-16). This week in history: March 16-22. wsws.org US Supreme Court bars discrimination suits by workers; Harold Wilson resigns; Iranian oil workers strike; Chiang Kai-shek stages military coup.
(2026-03-15). CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Paralympics delegation. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to the Chinese delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, commending the delegation for leading both the gold and overall medal tables.
(2026-03-15). Chinese robot vacuums sweep Southeast Asia. ecns.cn Chinese robot vacuum makers are actively expanding their footprint in Asia, with Southeast Asia the new growth frontier due to its rapidly evolving market landscape.
(2026-03-15). 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli claims maiden F1 victory in China. ecns.cn The race of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix was held Sundayt in Shanghai, China. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, securing the first race win of his Formula 1 career at the age of 19. Mercedes team mate George Russell finished second, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton took third place.
(2026-03-15). China's Wang in shock defeat at WTT Champions Chongqing. ecns.cn World No. 1 Wang Chuqin of China suffered a stunning quarterfinal loss to Japan's Sora Matsushima at the WTT Champions Chongqing table tennis tournament on Saturday.
(2026-03-15). Chinese FM meets with Vietnamese counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung in Hanoi on Sunday.
(2026-03-15). Xi replies to French teens' China dream. ecns.cn Several months ago, at a public school in southern France, students in a Chinese-language class learned that French President Emmanuel Macron would bring a 200-member delegation to China. They immediately put a question to their teacher, Hu Peixin: "Why not take us along?"
(2026-03-15). Para athletes clinch record medals in Italy. ecns.cn In a remarkable demonstration of the power of resilience and solidarity, Team China delivered a stellar performance at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, scooping up a record haul of medals.
(2026-03-16). China defence experts vanish online, Thai coconut cartel crisis: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Top Chinese nuclear, radar and missile experts vanish from engineering body site | 2. The US is shifting THAAD to the Middle East. What does that mean for China? | 3. Hong Kong OpenClaw users say tool is helpful 'family member' who must be watched…
(2026-03-16). Morenoites rebrand as "Permanent Revolution Current" : A conspiracy against Trotskyism and the coming socialist revolution. wsws.org At the center of the Morenoite conference was a reactionary theoretical revision aimed at eviscerating Trotsky's Theory of Permanent Revolution.
(2026-03-16). Immigrant workers launch strike at JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado. wsws.org Workers across the country, regardless of legal status, race or nationality, have an obligation to support the strike.
(2026-03-16). Far-right Nationals leadership switch highlights Australian political crisis. wsws.org Matt Canavan has been the most vocal agitator in the rural-based Nationals to push the Liberal-National Coalition for a more aggressive, Trump-style agenda.
(2026-03-16). The war against Iran will intensify the internal crisis of American capitalism. wsws.org Throughout history, regimes that confront deep internal crises have sought to resolve them through war.
(2026-03-16). Amazon workers locked out of warehouse during tornado. wsws.org A video uploaded to TikTok shows the warehouse doors being shut and locked as more than a dozen drivers tried to get inside.
(2026-03-16). North Texas activists convicted of "material support for terrorism" in landmark case. wsws.org The unprecedented convictions aim to provide pseudo-legal mechanisms to the government to criminalize dissent, under the guise of combating the fictitious group "Antifa"
(2026-03-16). Australian Greens' phony posturing against Iran war. wsws.org The Greens are seeking to direct opposition to the war on Iran into the dead-end of appeals to the very Labor government that is an active participant in this historic crime.
(2026-03-16). The rate of global warming is accelerating, approaching a dangerous tipping point. wsws.org Multiple recently published scientific studies all point to the increasing pace of global warming, driven by the mounting contradictions and irrationality of the capitalist system.
(2026-03-16). US media, politicians raise prospect of "boots on the ground" in Iran as Marine force deploys. wsws.org Amid an ever-greater escalation of the US war on Iran, the American media and political establishment are openly raising the prospect of sending ground troops into the country, which would vastly expand the scope and scale of a war that has already killed thousands.
(2026-03-16). German Chancellor Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Carney attend massive NATO exercise for war with Russia in Arctic. wsws.org Underscoring the importance attached by the imperialist powers to the Arctic in the rapidly escalating redivision of the world, Merz was joined on his visit to northern Norway by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Both countries are participating in the "Cold Response" manoeuvre with significant troop contingents.
(2026-03-16). Kshama Sawant: Revolutionary rhetoric and reformist politics. wsws.org Sawant seeks to channel mass popular opposition to war, social inequality and attacks on democratic rights into the dead end of bourgeois electoral politics, while promoting the illusion that pressure from below can force a section of the trade union bureaucracy to lead general strikes and wring major concessions from the ruling class.
(2026-03-16). Barcelona golea 5-2 al Sevilla y recupera su ventaja en la cima de la Liga. cubadebate.cu Los azulgranas se impusieron con autoridad en el Spotify Camp Nou, destacando un triplete de Raphinha, y vuelven a situarse cuatro puntos por encima del Real Madrid en la tabla de posiciones.
(2026-03-16). Javier Bardem usa los àìscar para criticar la guerra en Medio Oriente (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Estamos en las mismas, es otra guerra ilegal, matando gente inocente, basados en mentiras. Antes eran armas de destrucción masiva, ahora es acabar con un régimen, que no lo han acabado sino que lo están radicalizando aún más con esta ofensiva ilegal", subrayó Bardem ante los medios, en clara referencia al conflicto desatado por Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán.
(2026-03-16). Sheinbaum respalda el llamado de López Obrador a apoyar al pueblo cubano frente al bloqueo. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México recordó que, pese a las nuevas restricciones impuestas a la isla, su gobierno ha decidido mantener el apoyo. "Nosotros decidimos que, aun cuando era difícil enviar petróleo, íbamos a seguir enviando ayuda", afirmó. Subrayó la posición de su administración: "Vamos a continuar apoyando al pueblo de Cuba y quien quiera apoyar, que apoye".
(2026-03-16). Díaz-Canel agradece solidaridad de México y López Obrador: "Jamás olvidaremos tu apoyo" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó este domingo su profundo agradecimiento a México y al expresidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador por la solidaridad mostrada hacia la isla en medio del recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos. A través de sus redes sociales, el mandatario cubano respondió al reciente mensaje de López Obrador, quien convocó al pueblo mexicano a apoyar a Cuba frente al bloqueo.
(2026-03-16). Registran tromba de altura en las inmediaciones de Consolación del Sur. cubadebate.cu Un fenómeno de tromba en la altura, conocido popularmente como "rabo de nube", fue observado entre las 3: 51 p.m. y las 3: 55 p.m. de hoy 15 de marzo de 2026 hacia las inmediaciones de la ciudad de Consolación del Sur. Este evento fue favorecido por la inestabilidad debido a la presencia de una vaguada superior sobre el sudeste del golfo de México y la península de Yucatán.
(2026-03-15). Venezuela Resumes Gas Exports to Colombia; Petro Proposes Lifting Venezuela's MERCOSUR Suspension. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "All the efforts that we are making are to honor the Liberator Simón Bolívar so…
(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). 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). 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). Strait of Hormuz forms part of front line in Mideast war. al-monitor.com Attacks targeting commercial vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have put the blockaded waterway on the front line of the Middle East war, with spreading economic repercussions.Iran's quest to inflict maximum pain on the global economy in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes has all but shut the narrow strait through which 20 percent of global crude and LNG normally passes.US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged countries that rely on oil carried through the Hormuz strait to step up and help take responsibility for keeping the passage open ⚪ with American support.
(2026-03-15). Tensions Rise as Global Security Concerns Escalate. devdiscourse.com Germany has declared its refusal to join the mission in the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for a negotiated peace. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized on Sunday via ARD television that Germany will not become an active part of this conflict, highlighting the need for a diplomatic approach.
(2026-03-15). Trump warns NATO faces 'very bad future' if allies fail to help US in Iran, FT reports. al-monitor.com March 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that NATO faces a "very bad" future if U.S. allies fail to assist in opening up the Strait of Hormuz, in an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday. Trump told the FT he could also delay his summit with China's President Xi Jinping later this month as he presses Beijing to help unblock the crucial waterway. "I think China should help too because China gets 90% of its oil from the Straits," Trump told the newspaper, adding he would prefer to know Beijing's position before the planned visit.
(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). Diplomatic Navigations: Jaishankar's Impact on Hormuz Shipping. devdiscourse.com Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has underscored the importance of direct negotiations with Iran as a means to resume and maintain shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. This view was expressed during an interview with the Financial Times.
(2026-03-15). EU to discuss bolstering Mideast naval mission amid Iran war turmoil. al-monitor.com By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, March 15 (Reuters) – European Union foreign ministers will discuss on Monday bolstering a small naval mission in the Middle East but are not expected to decide on extending its role to the choked-off Strait of Hormuz, diplomats and officials say.The EU's Aspides mission was established in 2024 to protect ships from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebel group in the Red Sea. It currently has an Italian and a Greek ship under its direct command and can also call upon a French ship and another Italian vessel for support.
(2026-03-15). Northern Sea Route could partially replace oil supplies through Strait of Hormuz. infobrics.org Europe's willingness to seize tankers with Russian oil is a major concern.
(2026-03-15). Starmer's Diplomatic Push: Reopening the Strait of Hormuz. devdiscourse.com In a bid to alleviate disruptions in global shipping, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer engaged in critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions aim to address the ongoing obstruction affecting international trade.
(2026-03-15). Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com FRANKFURT, March 15 (Reuters) – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday that he was sceptical about a potential widening of the European Union's Aspides naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz.Wadephul said that the mission to help commercial shipments pass through the Red Sea was "not effective"."And that is why I am very sceptical that extending Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz would provide greater security," he said in an interview on Germany's ARD broadcaster. (Reporting by Tom Sims and Klaus Lauer; Editing by Alexander Smith)…
(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). 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). '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). Generation Jihad Day 14 of the Iran War. longwarjournal.org As US and Israeli strikes pound Iran's military, and Tehran threatens shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict is entering a dangerous new phase. FDD's Bradley Bowman joins Bill Roggio to break down what the strikes have achieved, and the harder question that remains: is the goal to weaken the regime … or bring it down?
(2026-03-15). Strait of Hormuz not closed but under Iran's control: IRGC commander. ecns.cn The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, remains open and under Iranian control, a senior Iranian commander said on Saturday, amid rising tensions with the United States and its allies.
(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). Pentagon doing its best to hide destructions caused by Iran. ummid.com Iran's retaliatory attacks on the American bases and assets in the Middle East have inflicted huge material and human losses, but Pentagon is trying its best to hide.
(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). Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran. al-monitor.com By Jarrett Renshaw and Bianca FlowersMarch 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other action, signaling that developments in the long-strained relationship may come quickly."Cuba also wants to make a deal, and I think we will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do," Trump said to reporters on Air Force One. "We're talking to Cuba, but we're going to do Iran before Cuba."
(2026-03-15). How the U.S.- Israel War against Iran Undermines Global Economic Prospects. moderndiplomacy.eu Expresso: U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the turn of April. Will the trade talks be threatened by the Middle East War? By destabilizing the entire region, the US/Israeli War poses a risk not only to China, but the entire world, particularly …
(2026-03-15). 'Cease fire'! Pope Leo demands end to Middle East war, urging 'those responsible' to talk. scmp.com Pope Leo XIV demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East on Sunday in his strongest comments to date, directly addressing the leaders who launched the war in Iran. | "On behalf of the Christians of the Middle East and all women and men of good will, I appeal to those responsible for this conflict," Pope Leo said. "Cease fire so that avenues for dialogue may be reopened. Violence can never lead to the justice, stability and peace that the people are waiting for."
(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). Ukraine wants cash, technology in return for helping Middle East nations fight drones. scmp.com Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, after Kyiv ‚Äåsent specialists to four countries in the region. | Zelensky told reporters in comments cleared for release on Sunday that each of the three teams sent to the Middle East consisted of dozens of people who will conduct expert assessments and demonstrate how drone defences should operate.
(2026-03-15). Pope Leo decries in Iran war, urges ceasefire. al-monitor.com VATICAN CITY, March 15 (Reuters) – Pope Leo made an impassioned plea on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war, lamenting "atrocious violence" that he said had killed thousands of non-combatants and caused suffering across the region.As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the first U.S. pope warned that violence would not bring the justice, stability and peace that the peoples of the region long for.
(2026-03-15). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: They're Going To Keep Lying About This War The Entire Time. thealtworld.com Every month I publish a collection of my work called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new issue is now available to They lied about the girls' school being struck by an Iranian missile. They lied about nuclear weapons. They lied about tens of thousands of protesters being killed. They lied that this war is about women's ri…
(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). 'Black rain': Iran war's toxic pollution will spread and last for decades. scmp.com News of black rain falling on Tehran felt all too familiar to Nejat Rahmanian as he scrolled through alerts on social media feeds and tried to contact relatives on March 8. | Israeli drone strikes hit giant oil depots and refineries on the outskirts of the Iranian capital a few hours earlier, setting fuel on fire and releasing columns of black smoke, which mixed with rain clouds that poured toxic chemicals onto the city later in the day.
(2026-03-15). Iran vows to 'pursue and kill' Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu. newarab.com 
In a statement announcing the 52nd wave of its attacks, the IRGC said the Israeli leader would remain a target of Iranian operations. | "If he is still alive, the pursuit and killing of him will continue with force," the IRGC said. | The IRGC also claimed that there was uncert…
(2026-03-15). Iran's Crackdown: Arrests Over Alleged Spy Links Amid Rising Tensions. devdiscourse.com Iran has apprehended 500 individuals accused of espionage and sharing sensitive information with adversaries, according to the Islamic Republic's police chief. This follows continued airstrikes by Israeli and U.S. fighter jets.
(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). Israel 'told US it is running low on interceptors': report. newarab.com 
Israel informed the US this week that it is running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as Israel's foreign minister has denied these claims. | According to some reports, Israel had already entered the current war low on interceptors, many of which were fired during the 12-day conflict with Iran in June…
(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). Police arrest 12 as hundreds join banned pro-Palestinian march in London. scmp.com Hundreds of people turned out in London on Sunday for a pro-Palestinian march banned by the government after police said it was organised by a group "supportive of the Iranian regime". | Police said in a statement they had arrested 12 people and were investigating anti-Israeli chants allegedly made at the rally.
(2026-03-15). Iran's Revolutionary Guards issue death threat for Israel's Netanyahu. scmp.com Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with death, in a statement published on Sunday by Iran's Fars and IRNA news agencies. | Netanyahu would be pursued and killed, the IRGC statement said. | The announcement followed mutual overnight attacks in the war between Iran, Israel and the United States. | The current round of hostilities began when Israel and the US launched a large-scale offensive against Iran on February 28.
(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). 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). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-15). 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). Gaza's Rafah crossing to open on Wednesday 'for limited movement of people', Israel says. scmp.com Gaza's ‚Å main gateway, ‚Å the Rafah crossing with Egypt that was closed at the start of ‚Äåthe Iran war, will open on Wednesday for limited movement of people in both directions, Israel's COGAT, the ‚Å military body in charge of humanitarian ‚Äåmatters, said on Sunday. | The crossing had reopened ‚Äåin early February after being largely ‚Å shut ‚Å since May 2024, in the ‚Äåearly months of Israel's war against Hamas ‚Äåin ‚ÄåGaza. Its reopening offered &…
(2026-03-15). Buzz, unease as UK crowds watch US bombers head to war. al-monitor.com Hidden behind a tall hedgerow in the English countryside, Charlie Cumming stood at the fence of an air force base, camera raised towards a US B-1 Lancer bomber parked nearby.He was one of hundreds of curious onlookers who flocked to the airfield at RAF Fairford in the southwestern county of Gloucestershire since US aircraft began arriving on March 6, days after the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran."I've come just for pictures for my Instagram, really," said the 17-year-old. "It's a bit concerning they're here, but I still think they're really cool to see."
(2026-03-15). Baku's dilemma: Will Azerbaijan be drawn into the Iran war. newarab.com 
With the Middle East engulfed by the US-Israeli war on Iran, a On 5 March, two drones
(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). 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 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' Models. ummid.com As US-Israel versus Iran conflict intensifies, Iran's decentralised 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' layered leadership models ensure military operations persist despite leadership losses.
(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). How US-Israel war on Iran rocks foundations of the Abraham Accords. scmp.com The 2020 Abraham Accords were heralded as a transformative diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. The US-brokered agreements normalised relations between Israel and Arab states including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. They established full diplomatic relations, opening embassies, initiating direct commercial flights, expanding trade ties and encouraging people-to-people exchanges. | The accords were notable because the participating Arab states agreed to normalise relations with…
(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). 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). Exclusive: Iran FM offers probe into Gulf civilian site attacks. newarab.com 
In an exclusive interview with The New Arab's sister outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Araghchi said Iran had proposed sitting down with Gulf and other Arab "friends" in the region to review incidents and es…
(2026-03-15). Macron urges Iran to cease regional attacks, restore Hormuz navigation. al-monitor.com March 15 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he had asked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to put an immediate end to attacks against countries in the Middle East whether directly or through proxies, including in Lebanon and Iraq. "I reminded him that France is acting within a strictly defensive framework aimed at protecting its interests, its regional partners, and freedom of navigation, and that it is unacceptable for our country to be targeted," Macron said in a post on X.
(2026-03-15). FCC threatening news stations who report US damage from Iranian attacks. thecanary.co 
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has threatened the licenses of news broadcasters for reporting on the damage that Iranian strikes have done to the US military. Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions — also known as the fake news — have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come […] | By
(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). Iran wants 'review' of Arab Gulf ties, denies Saudi oil attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). Iran threatens escalation, U.S. puts oil hub in crosshairs. ecns.cn Gulf countries reported fresh cross-border attacks on Sunday, a day after Iran urged civilians to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates that it labeled "legitimate targets" being used by U.S. military forces for strikes against Iran.
(2026-03-15). Israeli strike kills eight Palestinian police in central Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). New York Residents Are Fighting a Data Center Backed by a Billionaire Trump Ally. truthout.org A battle over a data center complex in rural Western New York may seem like a purely local affair. But an analysis of the project's owner reveals ties that include the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, the government's crackdown on U.S. campuses, and the imposition of neocolonial rule over Gaza. Over the past year, residents of Genesee County, New York — located between Buffalo and Rochester — have… |
(2026-03-15). Israel preparing for deployment of international force to Gaza. newarab.com 
Kan said the multinational force is expected to include around 5,000 soldiers from Indonesia, who will make up the bulk of the deployment, alongside dozens of troops from Kazakhstan, Morocco, Albania and Kosovo. | The deplo…
(2026-03-15). Susan Abulhawa's response to Mamdani, for reporters and people asking her to comment. iacenter.org Susan Abulhawa is an internationally renowned and award-winning Palestinian author and poet. She is the bestselling author of "Mornings in Jenin" and "The Blue Between Sky and Water". She is also the founder of the nonprofit organization Playgrounds for Palestine. In early 2024, she managed to enter Gaza twice through the Rafah crossing. There, at the Culture and Free Thought Association, she held a series of workshops for young people who had been displaced to tent encampments. The book she references is "Every Moment Is a Life: Gaza in the Time of Genocide", an Arabic-English bilingual anthology of essays that…
(2026-03-15). Thursday 3/19: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-03-15). Starmer knew about Mandelson all along now he must resign. thecanary.co 
Starmer knew. And now we know Peter Mandelson was fast-tracked into government despite explicit warnings that his "particularly close" friendship with prolific paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein made him a "general reputational risk". Keir Starmer chose to ignore red flags about a man who stayed at Epstein's house after his conviction. And Starmer knew. Mandelson's vetting was […] | By
(2026-03-15). Over 800,000 Lebanese — 1 in 7 of the population — displaced by war in 10 days. scmp.com Fatima Nazha slept on the street 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.
(2026-03-15). Israeli soldiers 'beat young boys' after killing family of four. newarab.com 
(2026-03-15). Monday 3/16: Phone Bank for Leqaa Kordai & Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/pb-ly…
(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). 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). 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). 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). A Rebuttal: Why the BRAVE Burma Act Is Exactly What Washington and Brussels Need. moderndiplomacy.eu This article is a rebuttal to "Beyond the BRAVE Burma Act: US Myanmar Policy at a Crossroads," published by Modern Diplomacy on 11 March 2026. Modern Diplomacy recently published an essay that, in my view, offers readers a deeply misleading portrait of both the BRAVE Burma Act and the broader situation in Myanmar. While I welcome open …
(2026-03-15). Expert: Zelensky's France visit aimed to revive media interest in Ukraine. eng.belta.by The other day in Paris, another meeting took place between Vladimir Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron.
(2026-03-15). States Tighten HIV Drug Assistance, Raising Access Concerns. truthout.org Thousands of low-income people living with HIV could be losing drug coverage as states impose limitations on HIV assistance programs amid constrained budgets — raising alarms over consistent access to lifesaving medications. Many factors are putting budget constraints on state programs, including federal funding — which has remained flat for years and hasn't been adjusted for inflation… |
(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…
(2026-03-15). Canada and Nordics seek closer cooperation. al-monitor.com OSLO, March 15 (Reuters) – Canada and the five Nordic countries on Sunday said they have agreed to deepen cooperation on military industrial production and other topics, in the latest push by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to build new global alliances.Carney has sought closer ties with China and Middle Eastern countries as well as India and Europe, as he tries to reduce his country's dependence on the United States and forge a trading order led by what he calls middle-power countries.
(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). Expert: Middle East conflict demonstrates that international law has collapsed. eng.belta.by In her opinion, if one is to adhere to the concept of international law, there must be forces that ensure its application.
(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). Sabalenka to face Rybakina in 2026 Indian Wells final. eng.belta.by In their 15 previous encounters, Aryna Sabalenka has won eight times against Rybakina. In the recent Australian Open final, the Kazakhstani player came out on top.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Legend, John Landy: The athlete who the extra. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-15). Russia's Arkhangelsk Oblast shows interest in Amkodor forestry machinery. eng.belta.by As part of the visit, the Russian delegation got familiar with the enterprise's production facilities and the line of modern logging machinery produced by the Amkodor holding company.
(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). The Pacific-Middle East Axis: Examining the Parallel Military Expansions of China and the U.S. moderndiplomacy.eu China and its People's Liberation Army have developed an ambitious military strategy for comprehensive military modernization, beginning with the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). This has prompted the United States to urgently reposition its forces. While China strengthens its defense capabilities to counter external pressure, Washington finds itself compelled to withdraw some of its military forces, …
(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). 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). The Quiet Power Behind the Oil Trade. moderndiplomacy.eu In every Middle East crisis, public attention turns first to missiles, fleets, and air power. That is understandable, but it misses the mechanism that often delivers the first real economic shock. Oil does not move through a war zone just because a tanker is physically capable of sailing. It moves only when financiers, charterers, cargo …
(2026-03-15). WHO releases $2 million in emergency funds to Lebanon, Iraq and Syria. al-monitor.com March 15 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization said on Sunday it had released $2 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) to support the health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.The conflict has triggered a large-scale population movement, the WHO said last week, estimating that more than 100,000 people in Iran have relocated, and up to 700,000 people in Lebanon have been internally displaced.
(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). Kazakhstan officials extend control over the arts. globalvoices.org The creative industry says new regulations could become a threat to free expressionOriginally published on This article was written by Nazerke Kurmangazinova for
(2026-03-15). Vietnam opens polls for 16th NA, local council elections. ecns.cn Vietnam opened polls on Sunday to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and members of People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term, Vietnam News Agency reported.
(2026-03-15). Drone hits Italy-US airbase in Kuwait, no injuries. newarab.com 
Italy's military said Sunday that a drone attacked the Ali Al Salem airbase in Foreign Minister
(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). 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). Cuba will survive: a diary. peoplesdispatch.org 
For Paki Wieland (1944-2026), who fought the cruelty of US imperialism all her adult life. | The morning of my departure from José Martí Airport, named after the father of the nation, I hugged everybody: the woman who checked me in, the man who stamped my passport, the ground staff. I had hugged all my friends tightly the previous day, my tears fighting for the right to stream down my face. It felt as though, through these hugs, I wanted to somehow transmit my trepidation about what could possibly happen to Cuba, the Cubans, the Cuban Revolution — all of it — because of the madness of Donald Trump.
(2026-03-15). Kazakhstan's New Constitution: A Political Power Play? devdiscourse.com Kazakhstan's recent constitutional referendum has passed with overwhelming support, as exit polls indicate around 87% of voters backed the change. The revised constitution could provide President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev a pathway to maintain his leadership beyond the typical term limits.
(2026-03-15). The Backlash of Digital Diplomacy: Nigeria's False Visa Claims Undermine Japan's Programme. moderndiplomacy.eu In the contemporary landscape of international relations, information has become an instrument of power on a par with economic and military might. However, information possesses a unique characteristic: its ability to spread instantly yet take a long time to be corrected, which can create new vulnerabilities in diplomatic practice. A case study of Nigeria-Japan relations …
(2026-03-15). 'I missed salo in the evenings.' How 70-year-old pensioner from Gomel spent winter in Egypt. eng.belta.by The Gomel resident, who worked for half a century as a technician at a radio plant and later at a railway repair enterprise, went to winter in Egypt with his wife.
(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). Canary catch up: momtok, manosphere and good old BBC homophobia. thecanary.co 
Welcome back to Canary catch-up, your weekly natter about the most talked-about TV of the week. This week in between copious amounts of TV, I've also been enjoying some live music. Last Sunday, I saw Lily Allen perform her full West End Girl album, which was incredible, raw, feminine rage. It was also topped off […] | By
(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). Belarus marks Constitution Day. eng.belta.by 15 March 1994 stands as one of the key dates in the history of sovereign Belarus. On this day, the Constitution was adopted, which for the first time in the history of Belarusian statehood enshrined the country's status as a unitary democratic social state governed by the rule of law.
(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). 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). Iran football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid: state media. al-monitor.com The captain of the Iranian women's football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for asylum, state media said Sunday, making her the fifth member of the delegation to change her mind.Zahra Ghanbari will head from Australia to Malaysia and from there fly back to Iran, the IRNA news agency said. Three players and one backroom staff member had already in previous days withdrawn their bids for asylum and travelled to Malaysia.
(2026-03-15). Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's secessionist remarks. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Saturday condemned Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te for making secessionist remarks advocating "Taiwan independence" and challenging the one-China principle.
(2026-03-15). Israeli strikes kill dozens across southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
At least 20 people were killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon on Saturday according to an updated toll from the Lebanese health ministry, as An earlier statement by the Emergency Operations Centre at the Ministry of Health said 14 civilians were killed in three separate attacks in south Lebanon on Saturday. | In the city of Nabatiyeh, the ministry says the final death toll of an Israeli attack was seven civilians, including four children, with five others wounded. In Ha…
(2026-03-15). Tlaib Calls for Release of Detained Columbia Student Leqaa Kordia. truthout.org On Friday, March 6, U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, the first and only Palestinian in Congress, visited Leqaa Kordia at Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. Kordia, who is the last remaining Columbia protester in detention, has seen a recent groundswell of support following a seizure she suffered in detention due to malnutrition. Arrested on March 13, 2025 by the Department of… |
(2026-03-15). Negligence Exposed: Police Faces Heat Over Navy Officer's House Demolition. devdiscourse.com The State Police Complaints Authority has recommended disciplinary action against two police officers, including an IPS officer, for their failure to act promptly in the alleged robbery and demolition incident involving a former Navy officer's widow's home in Uttarakhand.
(2026-03-15). Trump says Iran's terms 'not good enough' for ceasefire deal. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he's not ready to make a deal to end the military campaign against Iran "because the terms aren't good enough yet."
(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). 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). Afghan asylum seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says. scmp.com An Afghan immigrant who previously worked with the US military in Afghanistan and later sought asylum in the United States died this weekend in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody less than 24 hours after ‚Äåbeing detained in Texas, a US veteran-led advocacy group said on Sunday. | Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, who was living in a Dallas suburb with his wife and six children while his asylum case remained pending, was arrested by federal agents outside his flat on Friday morning while…
(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). 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). Pope decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-15). US police took dying Black man's ambulance for cop having a 'mild anxiety attack'. thecanary.co 
Dyshan Best was shot and killed in March 2025 by police during a foot chase in Bridgeport, Connecticut, US. As he lay dying, officers insisted an ambulance sent for Best be used to transport a colleague having a "mild anxiety attack" to the local hospital. Police claimed Best had been armed — but he was […] | By
(2026-03-15). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-15). 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). 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). Over 200 works by Salvador Dalí on display in Minsk. eng.belta.by The exhibition showcases not only the full-scale works of the famous master, but also pieces by leading Belarusian artists and sculptors that are rooted in the principles of surrealism.
(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). Israel and Lebanon expected to hold talks soon, Israeli officials say. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, March 15 (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks in the coming days aimed at securing a durable ceasefire that would see Hezbollah disarmed, two Israeli officials said on Sunday, though the timing and terms have yet to be agreed.Beirut is forming a delegation for talks but no date has been set. Lebanon needed clarity on whether Israel would abide by President Joseph Aoun's first point — a demand for a full ceasefire to allow negotiations to take place, three Lebanese officials said on Saturday.
(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). Wednesday 3/18: Weapons Embargo Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | uscpract.org/powerhour…
(2026-03-15). By Organizing Acts of Public Grief, We Build the Courage to Keep Fighting. truthout.org Fascism depends on our compliance. Authoritarians know they cannot sustain rule by individually repressing each person in the country. They use threats and violence to inflict fear — a primary weapon to force compliance. If fear is their strategy for compliance, then we need a strategy for sustaining dissent. Amid Trump's unjustified and illegal war on Iran, many of us need space to… |
(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). 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). South Africa tear through New Zealand to win first T20. tribune.com.pk 
(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). 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). 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). 'Two sessions' signals China-US tech contest is entering a new era. scmp.com With the conclusion of China's annual parliamentary "two sessions" meetings, emerging policy priorities suggest its relationship with the United States is entering a new technological era. | This year's government work report set an economic growth target of 4.5 to 5 per cent and announced increased fiscal support for science and technology, including a 10 per cent funding rise for research and development and over 16 per cent for basic research. More than routine budget adjustments, these figures…
(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). Madison, April 25, 2026: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement's 15th Year Anniversary Celebration! wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Jury Convicts 8 in Texas Case Tied to Trump's War Against "Antifa" truthout.org The government has largely won its first case bringing material-support-for-terrorism charges against protesters alleged to belong to "antifa," which President Donald Trump designated as a domestic terror group in 2025 despite the fact that no such organized group exists and the president has no legal authority to designate organizations as domestic terror groups. A federal jury in Fort Worth… |
(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). Full text: Report on work of NPC Standing Committee. ecns.cn Attached is the full text of the Report on the Work of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC).
(2026-03-15). Workers Are Leaving the Trump Coalition. progressivehub.net JARED ABBOTT & JOAN C. WILLIAMS | JACOBIN…
(2026-03-15). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.
(2026-03-15). Fire breaks out in vicinity of Dubai International Airport after drone attack, Dubai Media Office says. al-monitor.com March 16 (Reuters) – The Dubai Media Office said on Monday that authorities were dealing with a fire resulting from a drone attack in the vicinity of the Dubai International Airport, adding that no injuries were reported.Dubai authorities said that the drone attack hit a fuel tank and the civil defence teams were working to bring the fire under control.
(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). Lukashenko: Firm commitment to the Constitution keeps Belarus moving forward. eng.belta.by The president sincerely wished everyone health, wellbeing, and new achievements for the good of the Fatherland: "May this holiday serve as a reminder of our responsibility to future generations for the peace and prosperity of our native country."
(2026-03-15). Israeli And U.S. Officials Indicate War Could Go On For Another Three Weeks (Updated). twz.com 
(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). 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). 'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught. newarab.com 
(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). Belarus win two medals at 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy. eng.belta.by Four Belarusian skiers competed at the event, taking part in four program disciplines. Both medals for the Belarusian team were brought by Raman Svirydzenka.
(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). Friday 3/20: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(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). Artemis II Moon Rocket cleared for April 2026 launch. ummid.com The Amercian space agency, NASA, has cleared Artemis II Moon Rocket for a launch in April 2026 with four astronauts onboard.
(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). 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). After earlier returns, more Iranian female footballers abandon Australian asylum. geo.tv 
(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). Tensions Surge in U.S.-Iran Conflict Amid Rising Oil Prices. devdiscourse.com As tensions escalate in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. military actions have heavily impacted Iran's Kharg Island, contributing to global economic strain with oil prices remaining high at around $100 per barrel.
(2026-03-15). Iran's revolutionary guards threaten target Netanyahu 'if he's still alive'. thecanary.co 
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have threatened to continue targeting Benjamin Netanyahu if he's still alive. In a statement, the IRCG said: The unknown fate of the criminal Zionist Prime Minister and the possibility of his death or escape with his family from the occupied territories reveals the crisis and instability of the Zionists. If this […] | By
(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). China, U.S. start economic, trade talks in Paris. ecns.cn Guided by the important consensuses reached between the heads of state of the two countries during their meeting in Busan and all previous phone calls, the two sides will engage in consultations on economic and trade issues of mutual concern.
(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). 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). Anticipated Peace Talks: Israel and Lebanon Eye Ceasefire. devdiscourse.com In a bid to secure a durable ceasefire, Israel and Lebanon are poised to enter talks aimed at disarming Hezbollah, as revealed by two Israeli officials on Sunday.
(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). 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). 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). In heavy rain, Lebanese fleeing war huddle under makeshift shelters. al-monitor.com By Ahmed KerdiBEIRUT/SIDON, March 15 (Reuters) – Hussain Murtada and his family are camping in the back of a small truck, a flimsy tarpaulin shielding them from a storm on Sunday, with no room left at shelters for displaced people in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon."We are putting tarp over it because we're soaked," said Murtada, using string to fasten the plastic sheet over the back of the truck parked on the seafront. Inside, an infant peered out, surrounded by pillows, blankets and other possessions.
(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). Belarus' Loban 8th in Women's 20km Interval Start at 2026 Paralympics. eng.belta.by Lidziya Loban of Belarus posted a time of 1: 7: 22.3 and finished in eighth place out of fifteen participants, while her compatriot Valiantsina Biryla took 13th place.
(2026-03-15). Novak Djokovic Withdraws from Miami Open due to Injury. devdiscourse.com World-renowned tennis player Novak Djokovic has announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Miami Open due to a right shoulder injury. The news was confirmed by tournament organizers on Sunday, creating a noticeable void in the event's lineup.
(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). Iraq warns of strikes near prison housing IS detainees. newarab.com 
In February, the United States completed the They have been held since in Baghdad's al-Karkh prison, once a US Army…
(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). 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). 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). U.S. strikes over 90 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island: CENTCOM. ecns.cn The U.S. forces "executed a large-scale precision strike" on Kharg Island, a key oil export hub of Iran, on Friday night, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed on Saturday.
(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). Species slowdown: Is nature's ability to self-repair stalling? grist.org 
Nature is slowing down, and its ability to regenerate is failing in the face of climate change, according to the authors of a new analysis of the speed of species turnover in ecosystems across the world. | The finding comes as a big surprise to many ecologists. They have long predicted that nature will respond to climate change and humanity's other assaults by ramping up the rate of turnover, with existing species moving out and new ones moving in. Some studies have appeared to confirm this is happening. | But the latest and largest
(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). 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). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-15). Why should Europe federalise? moderndiplomacy.eu In the history of the European Union, federalists have always been present. But today, Europe is put in a dangerous position in world politics, one where it can either fall in the abyss or rise as one federal system that can compete with other strong actors. A few weeks after President Trump's threats to take …
(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). 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). 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). Vanuatu newspaper faces football coverage ban after 'lesbianism' headline. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist Vanuatu's only daily newspaper, the Vanuatu Daily Post, is facing a ban on covering future football league matches after publishing an article with the headline: "Former women's coach says lesbianism is a reason Vanuatu women's squad keeps losing". The outlet ran a story on March 6 featuring an interview…
(2026-03-15). Smolskaya 4th in pursuit at Russian Biathlon Championship. eng.belta.by Belarus' Dzinara Smolskaya came within one step of a medal in the pursuit race at the Russian Biathlon Championship in Tyumen.
(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). GreenGeeks Free Domain Offer: What to Expect and What to Watch Out For. moderndiplomacy.eu I spent the better part of a week going through GreenGeeks before committing to a hosting plan, and the free domain offer was one of the first things that caught my attention. It seemed straightforward enough on paper, but the details behind it required some actual reading. Most people will sign up, grab the free …
(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). Civilians wounded as drones hit Iraqi Kurdistan region. newarab.com 
Drones and missiles In Erbil an intercepted drone crashed into a home and injured at least four people. Some Kurdish media reported up to 13 wounded. | Two explos…
(2026-03-15). Hundreds rally in London for banned pro-Palestine march. newarab.com 
Hundreds of people turned out in London Sunday for a Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood said earlier this week she had agreed to the ban to "prevent serious public disorder" in the context of the It is the first time a protest march in the capital h…
(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). London meeting marks 40 years since the expulsion of the Workers Revolutionary Party. wsws.org The Workers Revolutionary Party's expulsion from the International Committee of the Fourth International in the mid-1980s was a defining moment in the history of the international socialist movement. At stake was the survival of Trotskyism, of revolutionary Marxism as an organised political tendency.
(2026-03-15). Take Back Power supporters redistribute food from supermarkets to foodbanks. thecanary.co 
Take Back Power supporters have been redistributing food from supermarkets to local foodbanks across the country this morning. Take Back Power is a nonviolent civil-resistance group, demanding that the UK government establish a 'House of the People'. This is a permanent citizen-led assembly with the power to tax extreme wealth. From around 8.30am on 14 […] | By
(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). 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). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-15). Brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander, Israeli military claims. scmp.com The brother of the man who attacked a Michigan synagogue last week, who was killed earlier this month in an Israeli air strike, was a Hezbollah commander, Israel's military claimed on Sunday. | Ibrahim Ghazali was killed in Lebanon along with three other of the attacker's relatives on March 5 – a week before authorities allege Ayman Mohamad Ghazali drove his car into a major synagogue outside Detroit and killed himself after security fired at him.
(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). Over 200 works by Salvador Dalí on display in Minsk. eng.belta.by The exhibition showcases not only the full-scale works of the famous master, but also pieces by leading Belarusian artists and sculptors that are rooted in the principles of surrealism.
(2026-03-15). Israel launches fresh strike on south Beirut. al-monitor.com Israel launched a fresh strike on Beirut's southern suburbs late Sunday as Israel's military said it was striking Hezbollah infrastructure in the city following earlier raids mainly in the country's south.The midnight strike, heard by AFP correspondents in the capital, came after a morning Israel army evacuation warning for Beirut's southern suburbs, which Israel has repeatedly struck in the past fortnight.Shortly after the raid, the Israeli military said on social media that it was "currently striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure in Beirut".
(2026-03-15). IEA says oil from emergency stocks to flow in Asia and Oceania immediately. scmp.com The International Energy Agency (IEA) said oil from a record stockpile release will be made available in Asia and Oceania immediately as buyers in the region clamour to replace barrels lost to war-related disruptions in the Middle East. | The agency released a statement after it said it received implementation plans from member states. Barrels for Europe and the Americas will only be made available from the end of March.
(2026-03-15). Philippe's Surge: A Beacon for French Centrism. devdiscourse.com Former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe achieved a noteworthy lead in Sunday's initial round of the mayoral elections in Le Havre, reviving his aspirations for a 2027 presidential bid. His victory foregrounds the centrist's growing political influence amidst France's shifting electoral landscape.
(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). When Muslim women vote, the UK far-right cries fraud. newarab.com 
In an age of hyper politics, the female vote and minority inclusion are topics the media and political class will pay lip service to when it suits them, but which, in practice, cause discomfort and political histrionics. | When this dissonance converges on the Muslim woman herself, we become subject to a through-the-looking-glass political theatre at its most perverse. This much was clear in the fiercely contested Gorton and Denton by-election. | What began as a
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). "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). Settlers attack village in West Bank. thecanary.co 
On the evening of 10 March, masked Israeli colonial settlers carried out a violent attack in the village of Hamamat al Malih, in the Northern Jordan Valley. They came back presumably to kidnap the residents Journalist and human rights activist Andrey Khrzhanovskiy, better known as Andrey X, arrived in the village to find 70-year-old resident […] | By
(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). Belarus' Viarenich victorious at Gymnastik International 2026 in Germany. eng.belta.by In the senior division, our Darya Viarenich secured victory in the all-around, scoring a total of 108.820 points across four apparatus.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Cuba: 5 Detained for Vandalism Amid Protests Against the Energy Crisis Generated by US Blockade. orinocotribune.com 
Five individuals were detained for carrying out acts of vandalism amid an otherwise peaceful protest in the Cuban town of Morón, Ciego de àÅvila province, where demonstrators protested against the energy crisis that the island nation is suffering due to the US-imposed oil blockade. | In the early hours of Saturday, March 14, residents of the El Vaquerito popular council marched through the streets of Morón, with demands focusing on the critical energy situation and access to food products. | According to local press reports, everything initially proceeded peacefully and there was an exchange between the pro…
(2026-03-15). Por el bienestar animal: Prevenir es mejor que curar. cubadebate.cu En esta oportunidad insistimos sobre la prevención de enfermedades y problemas de salud en los animales domésticos, porque en estos momentos, en que como todos conocemos, la situación económica resulta compleja e implica escasez de medicamentos, disminución en la producción de productos de uso animal, posible reducción de importaciones, es mejor tomar medidas preventivas para evitar que los animales enfermen y así se reduzca o no sea imprescindible la administración de tratamientos.
(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). Gemma Cuervo, la inolvidable Vicenta en Aquí no hay quien viva, muere a los 91 años. cubadebate.cu La actriz Gemma Cuervo falleció a los 91 años, dejando atrás una trayectoria que la convirtió en una de las intérpretes más queridas y reconocidas de la escena española. La artista, nacida en Barcelona en 1934, desarrolló una extensa carrera en teatro, cine y televisión, y muchos espectadores y nuevas generaciones la recordarán de series como Aquí no hay quien viva…
(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). 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). 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). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.