(2026-03-21). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.
(2026-03-21). UK Allows US To Use British Bases for Strikes on Iran. news.antiwar.com The UK government is allowing American forces to use British air bases for attacks on Iran, with officials saying the bases could now be used for operations in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. On Friday, Downing Street said officials had "approved an expansion of the targets to help protect ships in the strait," according to …
(2026-03-21). No Naval Escort for Trump: US Allies and the Strait of Hormuz. globalresearch.ca With each dragged out day, President Donald Trump begins resembling a mad emperor who has not only taken leave of his senses but leave of everything else. Having hitched his wagon to the Israeli program of chaos and destabilisation in …
(2026-03-21). What if we actually nuked our way around the Hormuz blockage? responsiblestatecraft.org On March 14, Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and foundational Republican thought-leader of American neoliberalism, suggested unclogging the Strait of Hormuz by
(2026-03-21). China says assassination of Iranian leadership "unacceptable" , calls for the end of the war. peoplesdispatch.org Iran warned the UK and other European countries not to allow their military bases to be used by the US, saying it would be considered "participation in aggression" and will invite retaliation.
(2026-03-21). 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.
(2026-03-21). Weaponizing Oil: Ecocide, Imperialism And The Chemical Warfare Brigades. popularresistance.org Last weekend the zionist entity continued its unprovoked war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran with its largest benefactor and partner in imperialism and international gangsterism, the United States. The tactics utilized by the zionist entity against Iran were and have been similar to those used against all of the nations and peoples it has attacked and continues to attack including Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Palestine (both Gaza and the Occupied West Bank). Yet for all these tactics, there is one that even caught the attention of mainstream, bourgeois media outlets like the New York Times even i…
(2026-03-21). Will Trump Break The Nuclear Taboo? popularresistance.org President Donald Trump has been on quite a roll. | Since just the beginning of the year, he has kidnapped the Venezuela president, threatened to invade Greenland and Colombia and has dragged the U.S. — and seemingly much of the Middle East — into a new war by joining with Israel to attack Iran, something that even the biggest hawks among recent U.S. presidents have managed to avoid. | That's on top of bombing seven countries in 2025. | The 2024 campaign promises of a peace president who will end the forever wars have evaporated, only to be replaced by unrestrained use of military force and a seeming d…
(2026-03-21). Amid claims he's dead, Netanyahu's 3rd video billed AI generated. ummid.com Amid the wild claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have been killed in an Iranian missile attack, his third video posted as a proof he is live has been billed as AI generated.
(2026-03-21). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.
(2026-03-21). Ecuador's Netanyahu and Trump supporters target Ecuadorian—Iranian Cultural Center. globalvoices.org People who witnessed the violent attack experienced physical and psychological impairments Global Voices Screenshot from a video announcing Operation Epic Fury, which the United States and Israel
(2026-03-21). 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.
(2026-03-21). Trump White House Plagiarized Iran War Manifesto from Israel-Aligned Think Tank. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed and Max Blumenthal ∑ The GrayZone The Trump White House plagiarized its justification for attacking Iran from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, the main DC outfit promoting war with Tehran. The think tank was originally founded to "enhance Israel's image," and partners closely with the Israeli government. The Trump Administration appeared to plagiarize its …
(2026-03-21). 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.
(2026-03-21). 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.
(2026-03-21). Trump says he will not put troops in Iran. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he will not put troops in Iran as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is escalating.
(2026-03-21). Trump's top official says Israel dragged US into war with Iran, quits. ummid.com In another setback for US President Donald J Trump, Joseph Kent, the head of the country's National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position over the US-Israel war against Iran.
(2026-03-21). From Ras Tanura to Nakhchivan: Israel and the Riddle of False Flags. moderndiplomacy.eu The Middle East has witnessed the escalation of one of the most complex conflicts in recent decades over the past two weeks. What began as a direct confrontation between Iran and Israel has now transformed into an intricate network of cross-border attacks spanning from the Persian Gulf coasts to the Caucasus mountains and the eastern …
(2026-03-21). Kataib Hezbollah Halts Attacks On US Embassy In Baghdad. popularresistance.org On 19 March, Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah announced a five-day pause in attacks on the US Embassy in Baghdad, contingent upon Israel halting its attacks on Beirut and ceasing bombardments in Iraqi cities, as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to expand throughout West Asia. | The group said its secretary-general "issued orders to suspend operations targeting the US Embassy in Baghdad for a period of five days," warning that "the response will be immediate" if the terms are violated. | The terms include Israel "cease the destruction and bombardment of the southern suburbs in Beirut," and called for "a commitment to n…
(2026-03-21). The Empire Is Shaking; How the War Against Iran Could End U.S. Hegemony in the Gulf. scheerpost.com Fabian Scheidler More than two weeks after the start of the war of aggression against Iran, the U.S. and Israelhave still not achieved their war aim of regime change, and it is unlikely that they will achieveit this way. History shows that airstrikes alone do not usually lead to victory, let alone theoverthrow of governments. …
(2026-03-21). How the US and Israel Came Close to Launching a War on Iran 20 Years Ago. scheerpost.com Trump isn't the first US president tempted by an Israeli plan to destroy Iran and thereby "remake the Middle East", as this extract from my book Israel and the Clash of Civilisations sets out Jonathan Cook Substack In 2008, Pluto Press published my book "Israel and the Clash of Civilisations: Iraq, Iran and the Plan …
(2026-03-21). Acting President of Venezuela Meets Outgoing Military High Command in Miraflores Palace. orinocotribune.com
(2026-03-21). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.
(2026-03-21). UPI Integrated Credit Cards: The Next Big Thing in India. ummid.com A UPI-integrated Credit Card is a card linked to a UPI app, enabling you to pay merchants by scanning a QR code instead of swiping a physical card.
(2026-03-21). ICE's War on People with Disabilities. progressive.org 'ICE: No One Is Safe' is a new short documentary by Robert Greenwald that relates shocking abuses and courageous responses.
(2026-03-21). Russia deploys tankers with fuel aid for Cuba in push to break U.S. blockade. mronline.org 
Trump boasted this week that he could 'take' Cuba and do 'whatever he wants' with the island nation, coinciding with major power outages resulting from the blockade.
(2026-03-21). China warns Philippines to cease infringement, provocations in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese military spokesperson on Friday warned the Philippine side to immediately cease infringement and provocative acts after a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into the airspace over waters adjacent to Meiji Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao without the approval of the Chinese government.
(2026-03-21). Peaceful Prayers Amidst Tensions: Eid Celebrations in West Delhi. devdiscourse.com Muslims in West Delhi's Uttam Nagar gathered to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers amidst heightened security on Saturday, weeks after a local clash resulted in a fatality and escalated tensions in the area.
(2026-03-21). Parliamentary Panel Calls for Acceleration in River Interlinking Scheme. devdiscourse.com The Parliamentary panel expressed serious concerns over the underutilisation of funds allocated to the Interlinking of Rivers scheme during the financial year 2025-26, urging the government to expedite project execution.
(2026-03-21). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.
(2026-03-21). (W.E. Talk) UN expert: Crimes against world cultural heritage must be prosecuted. ecns.cn The third Wuyi Forum, jointly hosted by Renmin University of China and the Nanping Municipal People's Government, will be held from Saturday to next Monday in Nanping, south China's Fujian Province. Mauro Agnoletti, who had originally been invited to attend, was unable to travel due to factors including rising tensions in the Middle East.
(2026-03-21). Trump is the most dangerous man in the world. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-21). How Zionists in US, Israel weaponized religion to launch unholy wars. ummid.com Across centuries, crusading armies marched across continents to the battle cry Deus vult — God wills it, wearing the mask of faith and annihilation cloaked in the mantle of sanctimony.
(2026-03-21). Jordanian political prisoner dies in detention, family demands justice. peoplesdispatch.org Over the last couple of years there has been an unprecedented According to Amnesty International,
(2026-03-21). U.S. states contest Environmental Protection Agency's rollback of greenhouse gas endangerment finding. ecns.cn A coalition of more than 20 U.S. states, along with 10 dozen cities and counties, filed a legal challenge Thursday against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), contesting the agency's rescission of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, the legal cornerstone of federal climate regulation under the Clean Air Act.
(2026-03-21). U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea. ecns.cn The U.S. government on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures, media reports said.
(2026-03-21). Miracle in Indore: Successful Removal of Massive 6.3 Kg Tumor. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking medical feat, surgeons at Index Super Speciality Hospital in Indore, India, have successfully removed a massive 6.3 kg ovarian tumor from a 36-year-old woman. The complex surgery, lasting three hours, gave the patient a new lease on life.
(2026-03-21). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.
(2026-03-21). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-21). China to leverage Sino-U.S. economic consultation mechanism to enhance communication. ecns.cn China and the United States have agreed to continue making good use of their economic and trade consultation mechanism to strengthen dialogue and communication, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-03-21). SPL 25/26 MW26: Al-Nassr, Toney remain on top; Joao Felix shines with brace. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team whereas Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney remain the top goal scorer in the SPL 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 26 ending Sunday March 15, 2026.
(2026-03-21). Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.8898 against USD Friday. ecns.cn The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 77 pips to 6.8898 against the U.S. dollar Friday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
(2026-03-21). Pop Mart, Sony Pictures to develop Labubu film. ecns.cn Chinese toymaker Pop Mart said Thursday it will partner with Sony Pictures to develop a feature film based on Labubu, its globally popular designer toy character.
(2026-03-21). 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.
(2026-03-21). Wenda condemns 'cruel' arbitrary arrests of West Papuans in Tambrauw. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report An exiled leader of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has condemned Indonesia's "cruel and humiliating" arbitrary arrest of 12 West Papuan local farmers in Tambrauw Regency this week and has demanded their release. According to Human Rights Monitor, the arrests took place on March 18, after Indonesia conducted military…
(2026-03-21). China targets corruption at the grassroots. ecns.cn Corruption at the grassroots level often hits people where it matters most, affecting pensions, subsidies and public services. China is intensifying oversight and cracking down on misconduct and corruption that directly affect citizens, according to key policy documents adopted this year.
(2026-03-21). When Models Replace Reality in Modern Cosmology. globalresearch.ca The dominant scientific narratives about the universe may be revealing more about the assumptions built into their models than about the universe itself.
(2026-03-21). 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.
(2026-03-21). Post-Saddam Iraq at 23: The War It Never Wanted Is Back. moderndiplomacy.eu On the anniversary of the 2003 invasion, Iraq finds itself trapped between the same external powers that have defined — and destroyed — its last quarter-century When American bombs first fell on Baghdad on 19—20 March 2003, the stated mission was liberation. Twenty-three years later, Iraq is again being bombed—this time not by U.S. forces …
(2026-03-21). Address Affordability, Give Farmers a Chance. progressive.org Farmers know that planning is key to their future., but their government continually undercuts them. Instead of working against farmers, our policymakers ought to change course and partner with them in making some critical additions to the Farm Bill.
(2026-03-21). Pentagon seeks huge funding for war with Iran: Hegseth. ecns.cn U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Thursday that the Pentagon would ask Congress for more money to wage war in Iran.
(2026-03-21). President Ramaphosa extends Eid Mubarak wishes to Muslim community. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa extends Eid Mubarak wishes to Muslim community | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his well-wishes to South Africa's Muslim community, wishing them Eid Mubarak as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. | President Ramaphosa sent wishes to individuals, families, and communities for a joyous and reflective time of prayer, gratitude, unity, and sharing. | The President also invited the Muslim community to reflect, on Human Rights Day, on the constitutional provisions that pertain to religious and cultural practices. | "Our nation shares in this celebration of Eid…
(2026-03-21). China's commerce minister meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook. ecns.cn China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday and exchanged views on topics including China-U.S. economic and trade relations, and Apple's business operations and development in China, according to a press release from the Ministry of Commerce.
(2026-03-21). 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.
(2026-03-21). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-21). Chinese FM urges efforts to prevent escalation in Mideast conflict. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that one of the top priorities at present is to contain the spread of the conflict and prevent further involvement of other countries.
(2026-03-21). Ending the war through diplomacy is the only path forward. strategic-culture.su By Peter KUZNICK and Ivana NICOLIC HUGHES | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | If we can imagine such a world, we can create it. | Tha…
(2026-03-21). China approves Meishan as national historical and cultural city. ecns.cn China's State Council has approved Meishan city, located in the southwestern Sichuan province, as a national historical and cultural city, according to a notice on the website of the Chinese government released on Thursday.
(2026-03-21). Israel the parasite state sabotaging peace in the Middle East. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Marcus Alexander In a stunning resignation that has sent shockwaves through Washington, former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent has exposed what many have long suspected but few have dared to state publicly — Israel is systematically undermining peace in the Middle East to serve its own expansionist agenda. Joe Kent, a 20-year…
(2026-03-21). Overconfidence Is How Wars Are Lost. portside.org Overconfidence Is How Wars Are Lost |
(2026-03-21). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.
(2026-03-21). Monetary policy on easing track amid oil price shock. ecns.cn China's monetary policy is set to remain on an easing path to support growth and domestic demand as the United States Federal Reserve held rates steady amid rising oil prices driven by geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, officials and analysts said.
(2026-03-21). Deputy President concludes bilateral meeting with South Sudan. sanews.gov.za Deputy President concludes bilateral meeting with South Sudan | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has successfully concluded a bilateral meeting with the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, at the Menlyn Maine Hotel in Pretoria. | "South Africa remains steadfast in its support for the people of South Sudan as they advance toward sustainable peace, democratic governance, and inclusive development," Mashatile said on Friday. | The Deputy President, as the President's special envoy, focusing on South Sudan, met President Mayardit on his Working Visit to South Africa to discuss strengthening…
(2026-03-21). SOUTHCOM Reports New Strike in Eastern Pacific as Extrajudicial Death Toll Remains at 152. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In its statement on Thursday, SOUTHCOM reported that Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a "kine…
(2026-03-21). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…
(2026-03-21). In Pictures: 1,300-yr-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah. ummid.com Over 1,300 years-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Historic Jeddah stands as one of the city's oldest archaeological landmarks.
(2026-03-21). Spotlight on Gender Representation: Congress Leader Calls for More Seats for Women. devdiscourse.com On Saturday, V D Satheesan, Kerala's Leader of Opposition, emphasized the need for more female representation in the Assembly elections, acknowledging dissatisfaction with the current allocation.
(2026-03-21). Meet Mohd Umair: AMU Alumnus Selected as ISRO Scientist. ummid.com Aligarh Muslim University: Mohammed Umair, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as a Scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
(2026-03-21). India's five key states to elect new assemblies in April 2026. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday March 15, 2026 announced the election schedule of India's five key states namely — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.
(2026-03-21). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-21). 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.
(2026-03-21). Northern Mariana Islands' security and stability vital for US, say military leaders. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands' (CNMI) economic struggles are not just a local issue, but a matter of strategic importance to American operations in the Indo-Pacific, say senior US military leaders. In a letter, dated 25 February 2026, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of…
(2026-03-21). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.
(2026-03-21). New humanitarian aid convoy arrives in Cuba. peoplesdispatch.org This show of solidarity from various social movements, political leaders, and political organizations comes amid President Trump's threats to "take over Cuba." More humanitarian convoys are expected to arrive in the coming days.
(2026-03-21). China remains central to Apple's global supply chain, Tim Cook says. ecns.cn Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said Friday that China still accounts for the vast majority of the company's global supply chain, with 80 of its top 100 suppliers operating in the country.
(2026-03-21). Global trade growth to slow in 2026 with further pressure from Middle East conflict: WTO. ecns.cn The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday that global trade growth is set to slow in 2026 after a stronger-than-expected performance in 2025, warning that the ongoing Middle East conflict could add further pressure on global trade.
(2026-03-21). China sees sustained progress in land greening and forest growth. ecns.cn China has seen solid progress in land greening, with its forest area and forest stock volume both expanding for 40 consecutive years, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said on Friday.
(2026-03-21). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today: Live Updates. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals have called upon the local residents to sight the Crescent, the New Moon, of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH today i.e. Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-21). Nearly 100 people evacuated after house fire in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A fire erupted in a tin-sheeted house near Lo Wai, Tsuen Wan District, Hong Kong, on Thursday night, with the alarm level raised to No. 3, local media reported.
(2026-03-21). Contra RFK, Jr., Independent Science Autism Committee Meets. portside.org Contra RFK, Jr., Independent Science Autism Committee Meets |
(2026-03-21). Integration of Islamist Forces by Sudan's Yasser al-Atta Set to Deepen, Not Ease, International Alarm. moderndiplomacy.eu Lieutenant General Yasser al-Atta, member of the Sovereign Council and Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), stated on Saturday that arrangements are underway to revamp mechanisms for organizing and integrating support forces into the SAF, according to reporting in Sudan Horizon. It is likely Atta thought this news would reassure both the Sudanese …
(2026-03-21). CBSE teachers involved in 10th, 12th paper evaluation warned. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers involved in evaluation of classes 10th and 12th papers (Academic Year 2026) from sharing misleading information on social media.
(2026-03-21). Escalation Without War: China's New Strategy in the Indo-Pacific. moderndiplomacy.eu On 29 December 2025, more than 130 Chinese military aircraft and drones filled the airspace surrounding Taiwan. Destroyers, frigates, coast guard vessels, and rocket units were deployed from multiple directions. Seven temporary danger zones were established around the Taiwan Strait. More than 100,000 international passengers were affected by cancellations and flight diversions. No shells landed …
(2026-03-21). Daily Memo: ICE Activity Has Doubled Since Last Week. lataco.com At least 31 people were taken this week. 30 by ICE and one by CBP. All numbers are based on L.A. TACO's reporting; the true number is assumed to be much higher. This is the minimum number of detainments.
(2026-03-21). 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.
(2026-03-21). 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korea's auto parts factory fire. ecns.cn A fire at an auto parts manufacturing factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has left 10 people dead, 59 injured and four missing, fire authorities said Saturday.
(2026-03-21). Himachal's Budget Battle: A Clash of Interests and Resources. devdiscourse.com Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented a Rs 54,928-crore budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the state assembly, amidst political tensions and fiscal challenges.
(2026-03-21). Hadash MKs visited Bani Odeh children's, their parents and two young brothers were murdered by Occupation soldiers. mronline.org 
Hadash MK Ayman Odeh, Ofer Cassif and Aida Touma-Sliman visited on Tuesday evening, March 17, Khaled and Mustafa Bani Odeh whose parents and their two young children were murdered by occupation forces on last Saturday, demands justice and above all demands an end to the occupation "for as long as the occupation continues crimes like these are not rare, they are a part of our daily lives."
(2026-03-21). Upgrades to special needs school demonstrates commitment to inclusive education. sanews.gov.za Upgrades to special needs school demonstrates commitment to inclusive education | The Re Tlameleng Special Needs School in Kimberley is a testament of government's commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all people. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered remarks at the school on Saturday morning ahead of the official Human Rights Day programme held at the AR Abass Stadium in Kimberley. | "The Constitution commits all of us to work together for a shared future that upholds the rights and dignity of every South African. | "This school is a testament to that enduring commitment. F…
(2026-03-21). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com Eid Moon Sighting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Eid Moon or Eid Chand, Thursday 29th Ramadan 1447 H, corresponding to March 19, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-03-21). Radhika Madan Dazzles at Lakme Fashion Week Runway for NIF Global. devdiscourse.com Bollywood actor Radhika Madan recently made waves as she walked the ramp for NIF Global's designers Mannat Jain and Sneha Ali Shetty on the second day of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW). The dynamic event served as a platform for budding designers across India to exhibit their innovative collections.
(2026-03-21). China's loan prime rates remain unchanged. ecns.cn China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, came in at 3 percent Friday, unchanged from the previous month.
(2026-03-21). How online distrust is rewriting reality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-21). 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.
(2026-03-21). Global CEOs offer insights on Beijing as business hub. ecns.cn A series of dialogues between CEOs of multinational corporations and senior officials of Beijing took place on Friday, setting the stage for a new model of future cities.
(2026-03-21). China-Vietnam military ties to be bolstered. ecns.cn As the 10th border defense friendship exchange between China and Vietnam was held this week, the two nations' defense chiefs pledged to further enhance cooperation in multiple fields.
(2026-03-21). U.S. losing ground in Iran war on multiple fronts. ecns.cn The United States leadership has repeatedly declared victory in the war against Iran.
(2026-03-21). Energy Crisis: Kerala CM Criticizes Central Government Policies. devdiscourse.com Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has launched a scathing critique of the central government's energy policies, condemning both Congress and BJP-led administrations. He alleges these policies, influenced by the United States, have pushed India into a severe energy crisis.
(2026-03-21). Hawaii's Historic Flooding: A $1 Billion Deluge. devdiscourse.com Hawaii is grappling with its worst flooding in more than 20 years, as relentless rains have created a crisis across the islands. Officials report damages exceeding $1 billion and widespread evacuations amid warnings of more rain ahead. The flooding has majorly affected Oahu's North Shore, renowned for its surfing culture.
(2026-03-21). Eid al-Fitr: Unity and Devotion Amidst Foggy Celebrations in Delhi. devdiscourse.com Amidst a festive atmosphere, people gathered at mosques across Delhi to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, embracing unity and devotion. The occasion was marked by a unique fog, lending a mystical charm to the celebrations.
(2026-03-21). Friday Nite Videos | March 20, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | March 20, 2026 |
(2026-03-21). Lebanese Village Resisted Two Israeli Commando Drops Last Week. popularresistance.org As the residents of Nabi Chit settled in to sleep on the night of March 6-7, 2026, Hajjeh Hamda al-Halbawi heard strange digging noises in the Shukr family cemetery right outside her home, an unusual disturbance at such a late hour. When she stepped out of her home to investigate, a drone immediately opened fire at her. Witnesses tell Mondoweiss that the moment her son and daughter rushed over to take her to the hospital, the drone targeted them as well. All three were killed. | The strikes soon became a massacre, as another neighbor emerged from a nearby house and was struck by a drone on his balcony.
(2026-03-21). Government-Run Euthanasia Surges in Western Australia. globalresearch.ca An alarming new report has exposed an unprecedented surge in the number of citizens being euthanized by their government in Western Australia, a spike so steep that critics warn the state is sliding toward a culture where suicide deaths are …
(2026-03-21). Embodied AI turned into growth driver. ecns.cn Inside a humming factory in Hefei, Anhui province, a 1.66-meter-tall humanoid robot dubbed Lingshu steadies its grip, pivots and places a wafer-thin semiconductor onto a moving line, an extremely high precision task where an aberration of just a fraction of a millimeter could spell failure.
(2026-03-21). Joe Kent's Resignation, in His Own Words, Reveals MAGA's Fracture Over War—Not a Break From Empire. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In an era when truth is buried under talking points and foreign entanglements are sold as inevitabilities, few officials ever dare to break ranks. But in this interview, former head of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent does exactly that — stepping forward to expose how, in his view, the United States …
(2026-03-21). CPJ, partners call for release of Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj after 3 years in detention. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-21). Ecuadorian journalist shot after receiving reported false news tip. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-21). CPJ, partners call for Frenchie Mae Cumpio's release ahead of court ruling on conviction. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-21). In the West, devaluation of life goes mainstream. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-21). Belarusian journalist Katsiaryna Andreyeva released after serving over 5 years in prison. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-21). Have you heard the latest joke about Trump and Iran? strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-21). In unprecedented overreach, FCC allows merger consolidating local media ownership. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-21). Desertions increase in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-21). Himachal Pradesh hikes milk procurement price by Rs 10; cow milk to be bought for Rs 61 per litre, buffalo milk for Rs 71. devdiscourse.com
(2026-03-21). CPJ welcomes ruling on Pentagon access in favor of the New York Times. CPJ Staff
(2026-03-21). Lázaro Martínez registró lo mejor de su temporada y queda cuarto en el triple del atletismo bajo techo. cubadebate.cu Con su mejor marca de la temporada, fijada en 17,14 metros, el cubano Lázaro Martínez se despidió hoy en el cuarto lugar del triple salto del Campeonato Mundial de Atletismo Bajo techo de Torun, en Polonia.
(2026-03-21). Cuba es responsable y transparente con los donativos solidarios que recibe. cubadebate.cu En un contexto de coyuntura económica compleja, —caracterizada por las afectaciones del recrudecido bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos y el cerco energético vigente desde finales de enero—, la cooperación internacional se convierte en un pilar fundamental.
(2026-03-21). Largas filas en aeropuertos de EEUU ante impago a trabajadores de seguridad del transporte. cubadebate.cu Largas colas que duraban dos horas recibieron en la madrugada de este viernes a los viajeros en el control principal de seguridad de la TSA (Administración de Seguridad del Transporte) en el Aeropuerto Internacional Hartsfield-Jackson de Atlanta.
(2026-03-21). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-21). L'amicizia fra Cina ed ASEAN puà≤ ridefinisce le geometrie del Lontano Oriente. strategic-culture.su La Cina non puà≤ ignorare la marcata presenza statunitense nella regione, pertanto dovrà valutare attentamente ogni mossa per disinnescare eventuali tensioni e instaurare una cooperazione autentica volta al successo comune, in vista di un futuro pacifico. | Segue nostro La nave dell'amicizia | La Cina e l'ASEAN si sono affermati come un elemento di stabilità in un mondo turbolento, dove il potere è sempre più frammentato e le rivalità…
(2026-03-20). The Iranian Foreign Minister Seems to be Losing Focus. If He Does, Israel Will Win. globalresearch.ca Will Abbas Araghchi save Israeli-America from defeat? | He has proposed turning over Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz to an international coalition that in the interest of uninterrupted oil flows would prevent further Israeli-American attacks on Iran. |
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(2026-03-20). Headlines for March 20, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Offensive Seeks to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Hegseth Confirms He's Seeking $200B for Iran War, Iran Warns of "Zero Restraint" If U.S. or Israel Attacks Energy Infrastructure Again, Death Toll from Recent Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Passes 1,000 Amid Fierce Fighting in South, Israel Reopens Rafah Crossing for Small Number of Palestinians to Seek Medicare Care Abroad, Protesters in Tel Aviv Demand Israel End Wars with Iran and Lebanon, Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, 19-Year-Old Dies of Apparent Suicide in Florida ICE Jail, Nashville Immigration Repo…
(2026-03-20). Fossil Capitalism and the Strait of Hormuz. portside.org Fossil Capitalism and the Strait of Hormuz |
(2026-03-20). WATCH: Fighting America's War. scheerpost.com Consortium News Guests: Senator David Shoebridge; Peter Cronau, journalist, former ABC producer, co-founder Declassified Australia. Interviewers: Cathy Vogan and Joe Lauria. Producer: Cathy Vogan. Time: 1 hr. 0 min. 29 s. While Australia has rejected Donald Trump's request to send a war ship to help open the Strait of Hormuz, last week Australian PM Anthony Albanese announced that one of the country's long-range surveillance planes, an …
(2026-03-20). Why the Iran War Could Last Far Longer Than Either Side Wants to Admit. bylinetimes.com Oil prices have been spiking since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading reporters and analysts to ask when the war will end. They generally ask President Trump, whose answer varies from " H…
(2026-03-20). The Warmongers Will Never Admit They Were Wrong And Will Never Learn From Their Mistakes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton has a "In 2018—2019, I made the case for regime change in Iran as often as I could. Voices in Trump's orbit often cited Iran's capacity to close the Strait of Hormuz as a reason against regime change. Trump has been fully aware this is a possibility, and yet did not prepare," Bolton posted. | Can yo…
(2026-03-20). Iran Hits Major Energy Production Units in the Persian Gulf in Retaliation to U.S.-Israel Strikes on Its South Pars Gas Field. progressivehub.net ABDUL RAHMAN | PEOPLES DISPATCH…
(2026-03-20). Anger in the GCC spreads as Iran retaliates over U.S.-Israeli strikes. mondoweiss.net 
These are signs of the growing impatience of Iran's Arab neighbors with Iran's tactic of striking at them in response to Israeli or American attacks. But the anger of the Gulf states isn't only reserved for Iran.
(2026-03-20). Trump Denies He Knew Israel Was To Attack Iran's Gas Field After Iranian Retaliation: Report. orinocotribune.com US President Donald Trump knew about Israel's plan to strike Iran's South Pars Gas Field but changed course and denied his prior knowledge after the Islamic Republic hit Qatar's gas field in retaliation, according to an Axios reporter. | In a post on X on Thursday, Barak Ravid, citing senior American and Israeli officials, said that the United States was fully aware that Israel was set to strike Iran's South Pars Gas Field on Wednesday, adding that Washington even approved the attack. | He further noted that Trump, however, denied his prior knowledge of Israel's plan after the Islamic Republic hit Ras Laffan refi…
(2026-03-20). Thanks to the Iran hawks, nuclear nonproliferation is dead. strategic-culture.su By Anik JOSHI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Who now would negotiate away a nuclear weapons program? | The Iran hawks got the wa…
(2026-03-20). DNI Gabbard Tells Congress Iran Was Not Rebuilding Its Nuclear Program. scheerpost.com Kyle Anzalone for AntiWar.com Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, where she faced several questions about President Donald Trump's war on Iran. Gabbard told the committee that after two weeks of Israeli and US bombardment, Iran's military projection capabilities had been "largely destroyed" and its strategic position "significantly degraded." However, …
(2026-03-20). US ground incursion in Iran will collapse support for Trump. infobrics.org Iran is already trying to recover its nuclear program.
(2026-03-20). The Iran War: Don't Blame Israel, Blame the Empire and Its Demagogue. portside.org The Iran War: Don't Blame Israel, Blame the Empire and Its Demagogue |
(2026-03-20). Israel accusing Iran of lawbreaking is the height of hypocrisy. responsiblestatecraft.org In recent days, Israel and the United States have expressed outrage over the deliberate and indiscriminate targeting of civilians and civilian residences and infrastructure in Israel and the Gulf by Iranian forces. They have cited the illegality of such attacks, urged global condemnation, and
(2026-03-20). Israel, Iran launch new mutual attacks as IRGC spox killed. newarab.com 
Iran launched a new wave of attacks on and Israel as well as Kuwait's second-largest oil refinery was forced to close after being attacked by Iranian drones for the second day running, while explosions were heard in Tel Aviv after Iran fired a new missile salvo. | In a televised…
(2026-03-20). Things Go Haywire as Israeli Escalation Throws Iran Conflict into Dangerous New Phase. "Trump-Netanyahu Rupture" globalresearch.ca Things really hit the fan earlier today after Iran's largest natural gas field, the South Pars, was struck by Israel. This field reportedly accounts for 75% of Iran's natural gas production and 80-85% of its electric grid. |
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(2026-03-20). Israeli reservist arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran. newarab.com 
The arrest comes as Israel and the United States are locked in a "Raz Cohen, a 26-year-old resident of Jerusalem who served in the reserves in the Iron Dome system,…
(2026-03-20). Ian Powell: Iran, US imperialism and the New Zealand lapdog. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Ian Powell When Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was assassinated in the opening stages of the US-Israeli war against Iran, I didn't mourn. Khamenei was not someone who deserved to be mourned notwithstanding my contempt for the increasing use of assassination by aggressor nations; in this case the United States and…
(2026-03-20). Leading US Papers Defend The Indefensible In Iran Aggression. popularresistance.org The United States and Israel are, for the second time in less than a year, committing "the supreme international crime" against Iran (FAIR.org, 7/3/25). Editorials in three of the United States' most prominent newspapers, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, offered varying degrees of support for the aggression. | The Times waffled about bombing Iran, the Journal enthusiastically supported it, and…
(2026-03-20). Iran-Israel war brings grief to Palestinian village on Eid. newarab.com 
(2026-03-20). Azerbaijan Is Being Drawn into "Proxy Participation" in the War with Iran. globalresearch.ca The joint operation of the United States and Israel against Iran has clearly not gone according to plan. | Despite the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and a number of other high-ranking officials of the country, political chaos did …
(2026-03-20). Trump & Netanyahu need to agree on future of Judea and Samaria. onlineopinion.com.au It beggars belief that President Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can agree on prosecuting a war against Iran but have been unable to agree on the way forward to ending the Arab-Jewish conflict in Judea and Samaria (West Bank).
(2026-03-20). With Chinese Aid, Iran Targets Mossad, Shin Bet, and Aman in Bid for American Files. moderndiplomacy.eu The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on several occasions during 2025 and 2026 its intention to target key Israeli intelligence headquarters, including the Mossad (foreign intelligence), Shin Bet (internal security), and Aman (military intelligence) headquarters in the heart of Tel Aviv and its suburbs. These recent Iranian attacks against Israeli military and intelligence targets …
(2026-03-20). Webinar Sat March 21: 12pm edt: Support for Iran, Palestine, Lebanon. iacenter.org Support for Iran, Palestine, Lebanon: Webinar Sat March 21: 12pm edt Will include speakers from the countries ———- bit.ly/iran-3-21 Join the International League of Peoples Struggles, the Resist US-Led War Movement, and the United National Antiwar Coalition in a mass online indignation rally against the joint assault by the Zionist entity of "Israel" and the United States on the Islamic Republic of Iran. The US war machine, fueled by a global network of military bases and billions in Pentagon spending, is raining destruction on Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon, following decades of hybrid warfare ag…
(2026-03-20). President of Argentina: Proud to Be 'the Most Zionist President in the World'. orinocotribune.com In a lecture at Yeshiva University in New York, the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, declared himself proud of being "the most Zionist president in the world." | In his speech, the Argentinian president spoke about the attack on the Israeli embassy in Argentina in 1992, which killed 22 people and injured 242, and the bombing of the Argentinian-Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) that occurred in 1994 in Buenos Aires, resulting in 85 deaths and 300 injuries. "Iran planted two bombs on us, one at the AMIA and another at the Israeli embassy. Therefore, we say, they are our enemies. But I also have a strategic a…
(2026-03-20). Israel's Lebanon Strategy Risks Repeating History. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel has escalated strikes across Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles in solidarity with Iran. The attacks have displaced over a million Lebanese and killed hundreds, including many civilians. Israel has targeted Hezbollah strongholds, strategic bridges over the Litani River, and areas of central Beirut previously considered safe. Public discussion in Israel now includes the possibility …
(2026-03-20). Where is Netanyahu? Questions about who runs US and Israeli policies spread. infobrics.org Joe Kent's resignation and Netanyahu's unexplained absences are fueling doubts about who truly directs both US and Israeli policy. Speculation over influence networks, AI-edited videos, and non-transparent decision-making is spreading. Amid war with Iran, uncertainty itself is a major geopolitical risk.
(2026-03-20). Instead of taking Joe Kent's claims seriously, the media is disregarding him as an antisemite. mondoweiss.net 
Despite the seriousness of the claims made by Joe Kent – that Israel dragged the U.S. into war with Iran despite Iran posing no imminent threat – the liberal media is ignoring the real story by painting Kent as an antisemitic conspiracy theorist.
(2026-03-20). Trump Might Have Approved Israel's South Pars Strike After Iran Flirted With The Petroyuan. thealtworld.com Iran's rhetoric was highly reckless in any case since there was never any chance that the US would let the petroyuan dethrone the petrodollar without doing everything in its power to prevent this scenario. | Trump denied in a
(2026-03-20). Iran's 'Nasrallah' Missiles Burn Haifa Oil Refinery, First Strike on US F-35 Recorded. orinocotribune.com The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has successfully hit a US Air Force F-35 stealth fighter jet in central Iran's airspace. | According to a statement released by the IRGC on its official news website on Thursday, the jet was struck at 2: 50 a.m. local time by the IRGC's advanced, modern air defense systems. | "The fate of the fighter jet is unclear and under investigation, and the likelihood of its crash is very high," it said. | The IRGC noted that the interception follows the successful downing of more than 125 US-Israeli drones by Iran's defense systems, signaling significant and purposeful upg…
(2026-03-20). Strikes continue hitting Iran-backed Iraqi militias, Kataib Hezbollah declares temporary US embassy ceasefire. longwarjournal.org Unclaimed but likely American airstrikes have continued against Iran-backed Iraqi militias, with one strike reportedly killing a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander. The US and Kataib Hezbollah have subsequently agreed to a temporary, conditional pause in attacks on the US Embassy in Baghdad, though other hostilities in the country continue.
(2026-03-20). Grieving parents in Iran spend every night at the graves of their children, killed by U.S. strike. mronline.org As Ramadan comes to a close, families in Minab, Iran struggle to come to terms with the scale of death, one of the deadliest single attacks on children in memory.
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko suggests way to end Iran war in talks with USA. eng.belta.by "I shared with them my vision of how to end the war in Iran. The way I see it. I do not want to speak about it publicly. I offered them another option," the president said.
(2026-03-20). Israelis kill family ⚪ then gloat. electronicintifada.net Israel has committed at least 2,073 violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
(2026-03-20). Elbit Systems' Critical Czech Site Burned Down. popularresistance.org March 20th, 2026 (Pardubice, Czech Republic) — Early this morning, a key Israeli weapons manufacturing hub was set ablaze to by an underground group to end its role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. No one was harmed, and multiple buildings destroyed. | This action was the first hit from the group called The Earthquake Faction, and saw several buildings set on fire. The site is a joint operation with the Czech company LPP Holding and Elbit Systems for their critical operations in Central Europe. Elbit Systems describe themselves as the backbone of the Israeli Army, providing the vast majority of the lan…
(2026-03-20). In Gaza, Palestinians hold onto the Eid spirit among the ruins. newarab.com 
The morning of the first day of In place of the houses, parks and bustling streets stand rows of tightly-packed tents in displacement camps that now sprawl across the territory. These camps are home to more than one million Palestinians displaced by Israeli forces during their two-year assault. It was this same reality that Palestinians in Gaza awoke to on the first day of the holiday. | Despite the hardship, Palestinians are doi…
(2026-03-20). Amid blockade, crochet dolls bring Gaza children Eid al-Fitr joy. newarab.com 
As families across the Muslim world prepare to celebrate Against this backdrop, Shireen al-Kurdi did not set out to start a business. She was simply trying to make her children smile. | A 36-year-old mother of five, Shireen had practised crochet as a qui…
(2026-03-20). Eid Between Memory and Survival. progressive.org In years past, the sights, smells, and sounds of Eid preparations were enchanting. The genocide in Gaza changed all of that.
(2026-03-20). From Gaza to Lebanon: Israel's New Doctrine of Total Destruction. globalresearch.ca Since the beginning of March 2026, Israel has been conducting a large-scale military campaign in Lebanon under the name Operation Roaring Lion, which began as a response to rocket fire by Hezbollah. The operation includes intensive aerial bombardments of Beirut …
(2026-03-20). The Gods must be cruel: Inside Israel's psychological warfare campaign in Lebanon. mondoweiss.net 
Israel is waging a campaign of psychological warfare in Beirut by projecting godlike power from the skies, raining down bombs that mete out death and dropping leaflets vowing that Beirut and Gaza will share in the same fate.
(2026-03-20). Venezuela: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Swears in New Ministers (+Culture University Education). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( New leadership in culture and university education
| The ceremony was held this Thursday, March 19. After the first batch of ministerial appointments was announced on Wednesday, Rodr…
(2026-03-20). Selected Articles: Betrayal in Caracas? Treason? globalresearch.ca 
By There was no resistance, no major shots or rockets fired to repel US MH-60M Black Hawks and MH-47G Chinooks that went in to Caracas in the middle of …
(2026-03-20). Acting President of Venezuela Meets US Senate Delegates. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, received a delegation from the Foreign Relations Committee of the US Senate at the Miraflores Palace, as part of the bilateral diplomatic agenda, based on mutual respect, dialogue, and international law. | US Chargé d'Affaires Laura Dogu, the Venezuelan diplomatic representative to the US, Félix Plasencia, and the deputy minister of Foreign Affairs for Europe and North America, Oliver Blanco, participated in the meeting. | However, the names of the members of the US Senate delegation have not yet been revealed by either Venezuela or the US. | This meeting, that…
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko comments on U.S. offer to sell liquefied natural gas to Belarus. eng.belta.by The USA has made a proposal to sell liquefied natural gas to Belarus, | Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media, discussing the | ongoing dialogue with the USA.
(2026-03-20). Over 200 books from Uzbekistan on display at Minsk Book Fair. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Belarus Rakhmatulla Nazarov noted that Uzbekistan knows and loves the Minsk International Book Fair and looks forward to it with great anticipation.
(2026-03-20). Netanyahu Says a Revolution in Iran Requires a Ground Offensive. globalresearch.ca Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or manufacture ballistic missiles after 20 days of war, Netanyahu told foreign media, while declining to detail the exact objectives of the war | * | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday …
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko deems Belarusian army combat-ready after snap inspection. eng.belta.by The Armed Forces of Belarus have shown adequate combat readiness overall, though there are shortcomings that need to be addressed, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told journalists regarding the snap inspection of the Armed Forces' combat readiness.
(2026-03-20). Georgia Abortion Prosecution Highlights Damage Caused By Extreme Ban. newsone.com 
(2026-03-20). Health groups reiterate warnings about Palantir involvement in NHS. peoplesdispatch.org A
(2026-03-20). IEA recommends work from home, avoid air travel over energy cost. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-20). Lukashenko promises USA to attend next Board of Peace meeting. eng.belta.by The Belarusian head of state told the media following talks with a U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy John Coale.
(2026-03-20). From Zimbabwe to Ghana: Belarus to take part in African trade fairs in 2026. eng.belta.by Belinterexpo, an enterprise of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told BelTA which African trade fairs Belarusian businesses will participate in this year.
(2026-03-20). Quitting ChatGPT changes nothing: You from techno-fascism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-20). European Troops in Ukraine "Will Happen," Says Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán. globalresearch.ca Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that the European Union is preparing for war and the deployment of European soldiers to Ukraine is just a matter of time. His comments come as Brussels continues to hinder peace talks and impose …
(2026-03-20). US approves over $16 bn in arms sales to Gulf states. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-20). American Jewish Organizations Are Making a Dangerous Mistake. portside.org American Jewish Organizations Are Making a Dangerous Mistake |
(2026-03-20). Silence between two fires: The psychological reality inside Iran. globalvoices.org Living between war and authoritarian control produces a particular psychological conditionOriginally published on By Bahareh Sahebi | In…
(2026-03-20). 'True gangsters'. Lukashenko talks about operation to apprehend smugglers at border. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "Packs of cigarettes were found in this house. A gas bottle used to fill air balloons… Everything for smuggling. Police has apprehended them. Gangsters, who have been convicted many times. True gangsters."
(2026-03-20). Melania Trump asks Lukashenko to talk to Putin about Ukrainian kids lost in Russia. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "Melania has passed me a list of kids, who are allegedly lost in Russia as a result of the war in Ukraine. And she asks me to give the list to Vladimir Putin when I meet with him, to talk to him in order for us to find these kids in Russia."
(2026-03-20). CARTOONS: Mark David is filling up with gas. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-20). Failing To Destroy Hezbollah, Israel Seeks To Spark A Lebanese Civil War. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh for MintPress News urprised by the intensity of Hezbollah's retaliatory attacks against it, Israel appears to be pivoting to sow internal chaos within Lebanon's borders in a bid to trigger a catastrophic civil war. An attempted coup against the Lebanese military's leadership may be the catalyst. At the beginning of May, the extent …
(2026-03-20). Border Fire, Regional Fallout: Pakistan—Afghanistan Clash Signals Wider Instability. moderndiplomacy.eu A fragile pause in fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan during Eid al-Fitr has done little to ease fears that the conflict could reignite at any moment. The weekslong violence, which has already killed hundreds, was only temporarily halted, with both sides warning they would respond immediately to any violations. A deadly blast in Kabul, which …
(2026-03-20). The Role of Currency Stability in International Banking and Capital Preservation. moderndiplomacy.eu Currency stability doesn't make headlines the way stock market crashes or cryptocurrency booms do, yet it quietly underpins the entire architecture of international finance. When a currency maintains its value over time, it creates something rare in our modern economy: predictability. And in banking, predictability translates directly into trust. Consider what you're really doing when …
(2026-03-20). The Trump Administration Just Won a Terrifying Victory Over Protesters. portside.org The Trump Administration Just Won a Terrifying Victory Over Protesters |
(2026-03-20). 'Not Another Penny for Another Endless War,' Ilhan Omar Says as Trump Seeks $200 Billion. scheerpost.com Jessica Corbett Common Dreams As US President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed reporting that he's seeking $200 billion more from Congress to continue waging his unpopular war of choice on Iran, Rep. Ilhan Omar was among those forcefully pushing back. "We're told there's no money for universal healthcare or to end hunger in this country. But somehow $200 billion more for war will likely move …
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko approves two draft agreements with Russia. eng.belta.by One of the decrees approves the draft agreement between Belarus and Russia on the exchange of statistical information on external and mutual trade as a basis for negotiations.
(2026-03-20). The Equity Docket: Who Gets to Vote and Be Counted. progressive.org An insidious strategy to suppress the voting power of minoritized groups is becoming increasingly prevalent.
(2026-03-20). Crimea's historic reunification reveals the roots of NATO's proxy war and how peace will prevail. strategic-culture.su May peace be fully realized soon for the peninsula and the rest of Novorossiya. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | This week saw…
(2026-03-20). Iraqis purchase weapons amid worsening security situation. newarab.com 
The activity is believed to be linked to growing desire for self-protection amid mounting fears of deteriorating security conditions. | Observers said informal weapons markets have gradually regained activity after years of government attempts to curb the spread of arms among civilians. | Some shops and intermediaries are witnessing increased demand…
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko promises to greatly simplify access to IVF. eng.belta.by Belarus plans to significantly simplify access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Innovations in reproductive technologies will be reflected in the president's draft decree, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told journalists on 20 March.
(2026-03-20). Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon amid intense ground clashes between IOF and Hezbollah. peoplesdispatch.org At least The head of Al-Manar TV's Political Programs Department,
(2026-03-20). Black Man Exonerated Of $550 Robbery After 19 Years In Prison. newsone.com 
Source: Narai Chal / Getty | It's never a happy story when a Black man is exonerated and freed from prison after spending Kenneth Windley, a 61-year-old New Yo…
(2026-03-20). Freedom Holding Corp. Competitors Spend Millions Using Fake Media to Discredit Timur Turlov. moderndiplomacy.eu Information wars in Kazakhstan's financial market are reaching a new level. According to estimates from a Kazakhstani business publication, the long-running flow of negative publications about Timur Turlov and his business may have cost those behind it tens of millions of dollars. According to the outlet, the campaign against Timur Turlov and the fintech group …
(2026-03-20). Oil prices to eclipse 2008 record highs if Iran war drags on. newarab.com 
(2026-03-20). We stand with JBS workers! cpusa.org 
The CPUSA Labor Commission proudly stands in solidarity with the 3,800 members of UFCW Local 7 on strike at the JBS beef plant in Greeley, Colorado. It is the first major meatpacking strike in 40 years since a bitter strike against Hormel in 1985. | These workers, the vast majority of which are immigrants, are fighting not just for a better contract but for their very dignity and safety. They have rejected JBS's decades-long strategy of recruiting a vulnerable workforce precisely so they can impose poverty wages, dangerous speed-ups, and brutal conditions without resistance. The company bet that immigrant work…
(2026-03-20). China's solar systems aid boosts Cuban health centers. mronline.org 
The Cuban Government, with China's support, is rapidly deploying 5,000 solar systems, focused on hospitals, polyclinics and maternal homes, as well as water pumping stations and telecommunications nodes, to combat a severe energy crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.
(2026-03-20). Challenges and Possibilities of the Emerging New World Order. infobrics.org I want to talk a little about elements of the political economy of the Global South, trying to prioritize what I identify as challenges, but also the possibilities of the emergence of a new global order…
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko comments on possible mine deal with USA. eng.belta.by The head of state spoke on this topic for the first time during the second session of the VII Belarusian People's Congress. At that time, Aleksandr Lukashenko said that he had offered the Americans to buy the mine for $3 billion.
(2026-03-20). AUKUS ties nuclear anchor around neck. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-20). How To Spring Clean Your Finances Before Summer. newsone.com 
Source: FilippoBacci / Getty | Winter is finally behind us, the days are getting longer, and spring is in full swing. Just as we swap heavy coats for breezy outfits and start tidying up our homes, it's the perfect time to give your finances a little spring cleaning. Think of it as hitting the refresh button on your money life, decluttering old habits, checking in on goals, and making sure everything is in order so you can enjoy the year ahead with less stress and more control. Here are some great tips to help guide you into financial spring cleaning for 2026. | Cancel unused subscriptions. : | One of t…
(2026-03-20). When We Fight For Public Schools, We Fight For Democracy. popularresistance.org Every morning, across the nation, in red states and blue states, in urban and rural communities, we watch children walk through the doors of our neighborhood public schools, backpacks slung over one shoulder, lunch bags in hand. These are ordinary moments that contain an extraordinary promise: that education belongs to every child. But that promise — simple, powerful and profoundly democratic — is now under attack in ways we haven't seen in generations. | Asked what percentage of children she imagines should be in public schools going forward, Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice — now wi…
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko approves amendments to agreement with Global Fund. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed Decree No. 93, approving the draft protocol on amending the agreement between the government of Belarus and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria of 23 October 2015 as a basis for negotiations.
(2026-03-20). The Shield of Monroism: The Angry Tide and the Neo-Colonial Order in Latin America. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Ron — Mar 15, 2026 | The Summit in Miami | On 7 March 2026, at the Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Donald Trump inaugurated the "
(2026-03-20). Patients Before Profits: 10,000 Teamsters Nurses Authorize Strike. popularresistance.org Detroit—After 16 months of contract negotiations and what workers describe as continued bad-faith tactics by Corewell Health, nearly 10,000 registered nurses (RN) have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The nurses, members of Teamsters Local 2024, announced on Tuesday that nearly 90% of voting members supported the strike authorization. They hope to send a clear message to the Michigan healthcare conglomerate that they are prepared to walk off the job if a fair contract isn't secured. | The strike authorization does not mean a walkout is imminent, but it gives the union's bargaining team the power…
(2026-03-20). Trump's Three Possible Exit Strategies from His Iranian Failure. globalresearch.ca This text of Eurasia & Multipolarity ExaminesThree possible Exits | The fact that Trump has fallen into the quagmire of zungtsvang is clear even to the common man, but many are wondering — how will Trump get out of this stalemate?…
(2026-03-20). National History Museum construction progress reviewed by government. eng.belta.by The construction of the new building of Belarus' National History Museum is expected to end in 2026. Facade cladding and interior finishing are in progress now.
(2026-03-20). The return of "Havana Syndrome' as Cuba faces renewed U.S. pressure campaign. mronline.org 
As the Trump administration turns the screw on Cuba in an attempt at regime change, media are showing renewed interest in Havana Syndrome, the discredited theory that U.S. officials and secret agents are being targeted by a heretofore unknown directed energy weapon, making them sick.
(2026-03-20). Federal Court Shoots Down MAHA Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule in Brazen Judicial Overreach. globalresearch.ca Pharmaceutical industry front group posing as a society of medical professionals, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and its collaborators recently prevailed in federal court in efforts to thwart the MAHA Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on several key fronts.
(2026-03-20). Cancer Research: Therapeutic Potential of Tocotrienols as Chemosensitizers in Cancer Therapy. globalresearch.ca Highlights: | Vitamin E has different forms. | Most people know about tocopherols (the common form in supplements), but TOCOTRIENOLS are a less common but more potent sibling. | Tocotrienols have extra benefits like fighting inflammation, stopping unwanted cell growth, and acting …
(2026-03-20). '2020 won't happen again.' Lukashenko on prisoners released in Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarus will not allow a repeat of the events of 2020, when attempts were made to overturn and destroy the country, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told journalists on 20 March.
(2026-03-20). Industrial Integration and the Impact of the US Blockade: Vida Café Economic Circuit (Part 3). orinocotribune.com 
In the mountainous coffee-growing region of Morán municipality, in Lara state, generations of campesino families have built their lives growing coffee. Steep slopes, misty mornings, and hard physical labor are part of daily life in this territory, where coffee is not only a crop but a way of organizing time, work, and community. In recent years, this long history of cooperation has taken a new form through the Vida Café Communal Economic Circuit, an initiative that brings together seven coffee-growing
(2026-03-20). Israel Launches Overnight Attacks on South Syrian Army Camps. news.antiwar.com Israel has carried out overnight attacks on the Syrian military in the Suwayda Governorate, claiming to have hit a military headquarters as well as multiple army camps and weapons storage in the area in what they presented as retaliation for violence against the region's Druze minority. Defense Minister Israel Katz accused the Syrian government of …
(2026-03-20). Israel blocks Eid prayers at Al-Aqsa for first time since 1967. newarab.com 
Israeli forces blocked Hundreds of Palestinians attempted to pray in the streets and open areas leading up to the mosque following a religious ruling, with Israeli authorities having kept the compound closed for nearly three weeks, using the…
(2026-03-20). UK-Linked Components Traced to Tomahawk Missile That Struck Iranian School. bylinetimes.com 
Components linked to two defence companies linked to the UK – BAE Systems and Raytheon UK – have been identified in the Tomahawk cruise missile that struck a girls' school in Iran, killing multiple children, Byline Times can reveal. | The findings relate both to a subsystem manufactured by Ball Aerospace, now owned by BAE Systems, and to guidance and electronic components produced at Raytheon UK's facility in Scotland. | Analysis of footage of debris from the site by the London-based research charity Action on Armed Violence, combined with US Government procurement data, strongly suggests that firms linked to…
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko to make decision soon on Lithuanian trucks stranded in Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media on 20 March | about his plans to make a decision in the coming days regarding | Lithuanian-registered trucks that remain in Belarus.
(2026-03-20). Belarus' Development Bank allocates nearly Br10m to support tourism SMEs since year-start. eng.belta.by The Development Bank of Belarus has provided almost Br10 million to small and medium-sized businesses for tourism projects since the beginning of the year.
(2026-03-20). March 27, 1941: British Conspiracy Against the Serbs on the Eve of the "Barbarossa" Operation against the USSR. globalresearch.ca On another commemoration of the bombing of Belgrade, both in 1941/1944 and in 1999, the question arises whether what befell the Serbs during World War II.
(2026-03-20). Most Impeachable Person in U.S. History. progressivehub.net PROGRESSIVE HUB TEAM…
(2026-03-20). Dutch Government Moves to Lift All Restrictions on Euthanasia. globalresearch.ca The Dutch government is taking a stunning step toward fully decriminalizing euthanasia, preparing to eliminate the last remaining restrictions on state-sanctioned assisted suicide after a lobbying blitz from far-left activist groups. |
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(2026-03-20). Putin okays Belarus-Russia agreement on enforcement of claims payable to Belarusian authorities. eng.belta.by Vladimir Putin instructed the Russian Justice Ministry to sign this agreement on behalf of Russia upon reaching an agreement with the Belarusian side. The ministry was authorized to make minor changes to the draft approved by the government.
(2026-03-20). Dozens killed in strikes on Iran-allied PMF militia in Iraq. newarab.com 
Airstrikes on Iraq's Iran-backed As chaos spread, Prime Minister
| The leader of the Iran-allied Badr Organisation, Hadi al-Amiri, revealed on Wednesday that recent airstrikes on Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces have killed more than 60 fighters and wound…
(2026-03-20). Municipalities urged to strengthen governance systems, maintain public trust. sanews.gov.za Municipalities urged to strengthen governance systems, maintain public trust | Discussions on improving the status of service delivery and sustainability, sharing best practices and developing joint strategies to enhance municipal performance, took centre stage during a Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) engagement session with mayors of metropolitan municipalities. | CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa convened a ministerial engagement with the executive mayors of metropolitan municipalities, as part of government's ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperative governance, stabilise metropolitan m…
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko reviews progress in preparing 'big deal' with USA. eng.belta.by "We have identified our interests and have sent the corresponding proposals to Americans. I am told that they are being worked on," the president said. "The big deal is more than 'political prisoners', as they say. Although I keep correcting them that we don't have political prisoners."
(2026-03-20). Report from Beirut: 1,000+ Dead, 1M+ Displaced, Many Fear Long-Term Occupation of Southern Lebanon. democracynow.org 
As Israel continues to pummel Lebanon in its resumed war against the country and the Hezbollah paramilitary, we get an update from Associated Press reporter Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut. "If you compare this particular war to the last one, less than two years ago, what happened in the past three weeks is what happened in the past seven or eight months," says Chehayeb, who describes masses of displaced people and fears of an imminent ground invasion. "There is a humanitarian crisis unfolding in the country, and it doesn't appear that these strikes will stop anytime soon."…
(2026-03-20). Da'Quain Johnson's Family Disputes Police Account of Fatal Michigan Shooting. capitalbnews.org 
Angelica Johnson is forced to recount the images and sounds of her son, Da'Quain Johnson, being attacked by a police K-9 dog and being shot three times by police last month. "As it was livestreaming, my granddaughter was calling me to tell me that the dog was attacking him, and before I could find out …
(2026-03-20). Do we live in Bizarro World now? onlineopinion.com.au In the comic book Bizarro World, all the traditional virtues and verities are turned on their head: good is bad, lies are truth, and villains are heroes. Moreover, this inverted reality is accepted as the norm.
(2026-03-20). Government and industry reassure public of fuel supply. sanews.gov.za Government and industry reassure public of fuel supply | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources and the Fuels Industry Association has moved to assure South Africans of a stable fuel supply, with no need for consumers to panic buy. ⚪ "The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has noted with concern the circulation of statements and messages by certain organisations and individuals encouraging members of the public to rush to filling stations due to a perceived fuel shortage and anticipated fuel price increases. ⚪ The Department and Fuels Industry Association wish to firmly reiterate t…
(2026-03-20). Trump 2.0 Must Urgently Declare Its Position Towards Nukes in Estonia. globalresearch.ca It was earlier advised that "
(2026-03-20). Illinois Democratic Nominee Says She Wouldn't Support Schumer as Senate Leader. progressivehub.net ALEXANDER BOLTON | THE HILL…
(2026-03-20). Iranians mark Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr despite war and inflation. newarab.com 
In the narrow alleys of western Tehran, small bonfires light up the night sky, casting long shadows against the brick walls of apartment buildings. Neighbours gather in the streets to jump over the flames, taking part in The ritual is meant to cast away bad luck and sickness before the new year arrives, and it is rooted in Zoroastrian tradition.
(2026-03-20). Far From Home, Millions of Migrant Workers in the Gulf Are Trapped by War. portside.org Far From Home, Millions of Migrant Workers in the Gulf Are Trapped by War |
(2026-03-20). Cancelled before the finale: Streaming giants betray with broken promises. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-20). UAE Busts Alleged Iran—Hezbollah Network as Gulf Tensions Surge. moderndiplomacy.eu The United Arab Emirates says it has dismantled a "terrorist network" allegedly funded and directed by Iran and the Lebanese group Hezbollah, in a move that highlights rising security concerns across the Gulf. Authorities said the group operated under a fake commercial front and was involved in money laundering, terror financing and activities that threatened …
(2026-03-20). Disenfranchise Tens of Millions? Trump's SAVE Act Targets Women, Poor, Rural & Trans Voters. democracynow.org 
Experts are calling it "the worst voter suppression bill ever seriously considered by Congress." As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on a Trump-backed voter ID bill known as the SAVE Act, millions of citizens who lack easy access to its required forms of documentation are now at risk of disenfranchisement. "Republicans are singularly focused on making it harder to vote and pursuing this MAGA fever dream," explains Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones. "It is the overarching goal of the Republican Party now to make it harder to vote." | The groups mo…
(2026-03-20). Labor Icon Dolores Huerta, 95, Reveals She, Too, Was Raped by Cesar Chavez; Speaks to Maria Hinojosa. democracynow.org 
A major New York Times investigation details the late co-founder of the United Farm Workers Cesar Chavez's sexual abuse of women and girls. The revelations about Chavez's history of grooming and abuse have sent shockwaves through the labor movement and California, where officials are already moving to cancel or rename public celebrations planned in his honor. Chavez is also accused of sexually assaulting fellow labor rights icon and United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta, now 95. Huerta says the assaults led to the births of two of her children. She concealed the pregnancies and had kept the ch…
(2026-03-20). Fiji set to host Israel and UAE embassies in Suva to boost ties with Middle East. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific High-ranking Fiji government ministers have formally approved plans for the establishment of resident embassies for Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Suva. The Fiji government has announced a double diplomatic expansion in a post-cabinet meeting statement on Wednesday. Fiji and Israel established diplomatic relations in 1970. The government said Israel's embassy…
(2026-03-20). The cost of loyalty: Australia's silence in America's war. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-20). Thriving Together: What Becomes Possible When Black Women Choose Each Other? newsone.com 
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko: I am a beneficial president for Belarusians. eng.belta.by "I am a beneficial president for you. Beneficial in the sense that I am | not clinging to power. If anyone thinks otherwise, they are complete | fools. I do not think about how to keep it. I have had more than enough…
(2026-03-20). Zelensky versus the EU: Will Ukraine ever get in? responsiblestatecraft.org Ukraine's drive to join the European Union is facing increasing frustration. The obstacles are no longer coming from Russia, which has dropped its objection to Ukraine joining the EU: a key concession that grants a core demand of the Maidan protests of 2014. The frustration emerges because the EU cannot dramatically relax its rules of accession to satisfy Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has
(2026-03-20). Student Loans Will Now Be Handled By The US Treasury. newsone.com 
Source: alexsl / Getty | Besides being anti-immigrant, anti-diversity and inherently anti-science, the Trump administration has shown time and time again that it is anti-education — because a populace that learns things leaves fewer of the "poorly educated" voter who President Donald Trump So, the federal government is still in its process of
(2026-03-20). French foreign minister calls on Iran to make 'concessions'. newarab.com 
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko: USA does not intend to separate Belarus from Russia. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "We discussed many matters. All the international problems. They were interested in my point of view, in how we, Belarusians, our authorities see it in this region. I presented my point of view, our approaches."
(2026-03-20). In bid for voter data, Trump's DOJ lays groundwork to undermine confidence in midterms. mronline.org 
"I just think there's a total lack of trust in what the federal government will do," says Alaska state Sen. Bill Wielechowski.
(2026-03-20). SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, Mpumalanga | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the escarpment and Highveld of Mpumalanga, and the northern parts of Gauteng, for Friday. ⚪ "A high likelihood of minor impacts due to severe thunderstorms is expected over the central interior of Mpumalanga as well as the northern parts of Gauteng," the weather service said. ⚪ These storms may result in localised flooding of low-lying areas (including bridges and roads) and damage to infrastructure and settlements due to strong, damaging winds. ⚪ There is a pos…
(2026-03-20). Abiy's UAE Visit Seen by Beijing as Chance to Secure Alternative Trade Routes. moderndiplomacy.eu Strategic readings and intelligence, military, defense, and security reports concerning China in 2026 indicate that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's visit to the UAE and his meeting with UAE Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in March 2026, coinciding with the repercussions of a potential Iranian war, represent a golden opportunity, according to the …
(2026-03-20). Belarus highlights its humanitarian efforts in Ukraine at briefing for diplomats. eng.belta.by The deputy foreign minister emphasized that it is Belarus that is facilitating humanitarian efforts: prisoner exchanges, the return of fallen soldiers' bodies, the repatriation of children, and hosting refugees.
(2026-03-20). The Paris Prelude: Why the U.S. and China are Moving Toward a Cold Peace. fpif.org The high-level negotiations in Paris this week between U.S. Treasury Secretary
(2026-03-20). US prosecutors investigating Colombia's President Gustavo Petro: NYT. colombiareports.com At least two US federal prosecutors have opened preliminary investigations into Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, the New York Times (NYT) reported on Friday. According to the US newspaper, the criminal investigations were being conducted by the US attorney's offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and would be supported by agents of Homeland Security Investigations and the …
(2026-03-20). Sber Outlines India Development Plans. infobrics.org An interview on AI deployment, national currency payments, and cross-border workforce initiatives shaping Russia—India cooperation…
(2026-03-20). How Will Corporate Lobbyists Fix Healthcare? Don't Ask—Because You Can't. fair.org 
Corporate media political reporting has always been a clubby endeavor, but a recent reporting experience suggests that the insider culture in Washington, DC, is more insular than ever. | It's often a challenge for independent media to get responses from Washington insider sources—especially on stories critical of powerful actors—but it's become increasingly difficult even to pose the questions to those sources. Corporate news sources now issue press releases without bothering to include any information about who to contact with follow-up questions, as if the source is handing the truth down from on…
(2026-03-20). Zelensky infuriated with delay in Ukraine's EU accession plan. infobrics.org European bureaucrats avoid setting a deadline to complete the Ukrainian membership process.
(2026-03-20). Hlabisa calls for stronger partnerships to revive metros. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa calls for stronger partnerships to revive metros | A call for the urgent strengthening of intergovernmental relations and strategic partnerships to revitalise governance and service delivery in South Africa's metropolitan municipalities has been made. ⚪ Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, made the call at an engagement session with mayors of metropolitan municipalities on Friday. ⚪ Held under the theme: 'Improving Intergovernmental Relations and Contracting to Improve Governance and Service Provision in Metropolitan Municipalities', the high level engag…
(2026-03-20). A Court Ordered Trump's Department of Education to Roll Back Its Anti-DEI Efforts. Why haven't Universities Reversed Course? scheerpost.com Last month, the department conceded that it could not make universities' race-conscious efforts illegal, but universities nationwide have yet to reinstate their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts Meghnad Bose and Luke Lawson for Prism The Trump administration suffered a major setback last month in its efforts to end educational institutions' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In …
(2026-03-20). Decline in road crash stats. sanews.gov.za Decline in road crash stats | Government is making progress in reducing road accidents, with the latest preliminary data for the period 1 January to 15 March showing an 11% decline in crashes compared to the same period in 2025. | "Every province has seen a decrease in the number of crashes. Fatalities have decreased by 10% compared with the same period last year," Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy said on Friday. | Six provinces recorded decreases in fatalities: namely Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, North West and Eastern Cape. | "This progress was not accidental; it is the direct result of…
(2026-03-20). Returning land restores hope — President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Returning land restores hope — President Ramaphosa | There was jubilation, song and dancing in uMzimkhulu on Friday as President Cyril Ramaphosa handed over title deeds to communities and families dispossessed of their land under colonial and apartheid rule. | Representatives of the Ngunjini, Ndzimankulu/Vierkant and St Paul communities, along with the Lawrence family, erupted into celebration as they took to the stage to receive their title deeds marking the end of a decades-long struggle to reclaim their ancestral land. | The ceremony formed part of government's land restitution programme under the Rest…
(2026-03-20). Jim Naureckas on MAGA vs. 1st Amendment, Baher Azmy on Abu Ghraib Justice. fair.org 
(2026-03-20). Damascus Christians slam restriction of alcohol to their areas. newarab.com 
(2026-03-20). I Resigned 23 Years Ago from the U.S. Government over the Bush War on Iraq …And Wish I Had More Resignations to Give! covertactionmagazine.com On March 19, 2003, I resigned from the U.S. Department of State. I was the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, and the third U.S. government employee to resign in opposition to the U.S. war on Iraq. I resigned on the day the Bush administration began the ten-year U.S. …
(2026-03-20). Gearing Up For May Day: Solidarity Schools Spread. popularresistance.org Last year a network of unions and community organizations organized the largest May Day actions in U.S. history: 1,200 actions in all 50 states. This year, the stakes are even higher, and the examples inspiring us are even bolder. | The Chicago Teachers Union's House of Delegates, the union's governing body, has endorsed a national call for "no school, no work, no shopping" on May 1. Recent boycotts of Disney, Target, and Tesla have shown us that we can shake the pillars of corporate America. The massive Day of Truth and Freedom in Minnesota January 23 showed us that we can remove the head of the Border Patrol.
(2026-03-20). US energy secretary justifies removing sanctions on Iranian oil. newarab.com 
Removing sanctions on stranded Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday the US may soon remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea, as Washington seeks to curb
(2026-03-20). 'Golden Dome' costs surge to nearly $200 billion, likely to reach $1 trillion. infobrics.org The American Military Industrial Complex is exhilarated with such a windfall (considering the system's costs). Such a project has many similarities with the (First) Cold War-era SDI (also known as "Star Wars"). Still, the idea of space-based weapons is a highly disturbing development that would lead to an inevitable militarization of space. The "Golden Dome" is expected to be able to "intercept targets in their boost phase" and "deploy relocatable defenses capable of rapid global deployment". This is a clear violation of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty (OST).
(2026-03-20). Trump Administration Blocked From Denying Minors Gender-Related Care. newsone.com 
(2026-03-20). HC Dinamo Minsk to host HC Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg in KHL regular season final. eng.belta.by This season the teams from Minsk and Yekaterinburg have met once: on 18 December Avtomobilist secured victory on home ice in a shootout (3-2).
(2026-03-20). Belarus' Development Bank sees new opportunities thanks to lifted U.S. sanctions. eng.belta.by Deputy Chairman of the Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus (DBRB) Dmitry Yaroshevich has made a few comments about the lifting of U.S. sanctions from the bank.
(2026-03-20). NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission as Iran war rages. newarab.com 
NATO has withdrawn all of its troops from an advisory mission in "I would like to thank the Republic of Iraq and all the Allies who assisted in the safe relocation of NATO personnel from Iraq," US Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich,
(2026-03-20). Special-Interest Super PACs Underperform in Illinois. portside.org Special-Interest Super PACs Underperform in Illinois |
(2026-03-20). Farage uses London iftar event to incite against UK Muslims. newarab.com 
(2026-03-20). Israel assault kills 1,000 in Lebanon, one million displaced. newarab.com 
Israeli bombardment has widened across
(2026-03-20). If surviving Trump meeting was goal, Takaichi leaves DC a winner. responsiblestatecraft.org Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump began with a warm embrace and opening remarks that established a favorable mood.Takaichi declared that "Donald" is the only person who can achieve peace and prosperity throughout the world, and that she intends to reach out to other countries to support his efforts. Trump congratulated Takaichi for her historic electoral victory, called her a "powerful woman," and thanked her for all she has done. But despite the positive atmosphere, this summit revealed the risks of Japan's policy of clinging to the United States while allowing i…
(2026-03-20). Cybersecurity in BRICS Countries: How Digital Transformation Drives Growth and Creates New Risks. infobrics.org Digital transformation is becoming a new source of risk for economic growth and even national sovereignty in BRICS countries. Cybersecurity itself is likely to become one of the key topics of discussion at the summit in India in 2026…
(2026-03-20). Kast begins construction of a controversial border wall. peoplesdispatch.org During his first week as president of Chile, the ultra-conservative leader has also ordered tax cuts and launched talks with the United States to explore the mining of rare earth metals.
(2026-03-20). The Gas Is Too High: What Triple Digit Oil Prices Mean For You. newsone.com 
(2026-03-20). Amnesty slams FIFA refusal to sanction Israel over settler clubs. newarab.com 
Amnesty International has condemned In a decision announced Thursday, the global football body said it had turned down a request by the Palestine Football Association to impose sanctions on the IFA for allowing settler clubs to participate in the league.
(2026-03-20). Success of Pope John XXIII in Saving the World During the Cuban Missile Crisis Should Inspire Religious Leaders for a Similar Role Now. globalresearch.ca The great contribution made by President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev in resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis and thereby saving the world from an all destructive nuclear war is widely known. What is not so well-known but needs to be better …
(2026-03-20). Howard's Men's Basketball's March Madness Run Ends as HBCUs Make History. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The day after Howard University's men's basketball team had its first-ever NCAA tournament win, students on the campus were hoping for more. But the Bison's dreams came to an abrupt end Thursday, as the team lost to the University of Michigan 101-80. Howard kept the game close, trailing by just 50-46 at …
(2026-03-20). Petition to the Swiss Federal Council: Calling for the Immediate Suspension of Military Cooperation with NATO and the EU. globalresearch.ca This petition was launched about a week ago and has already collected more than 3,000 signatures from within Switzerland.
(2026-03-20). Trump's Iran War Is Pushing the Post War International Order to Breaking Point. bylinetimes.com Key elements of…
(2026-03-20). Pete Hegseth's War on Journalists (and Iran Too). fair.org 
(2026-03-20). Marxism can still change the world. mronline.org 
I have spent my life interpreting capitalism in order to build an alternative.
(2026-03-20). Ocean Innovation Africa Summit positions Durban as a key hub. sanews.gov.za Ocean Innovation Africa Summit positions Durban as a key hub | Durban is reinforcing its status as a leading centre for ocean economy dialogue and innovation, as it prepares to host the Ocean Innovation Africa Summit from 23 – 25 March 2026. ⚪ The summit, organised by Ocean Innovation Africa, in partnership with the eThekwini Municipality, will take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC), bringing together global and continental stakeholders focused on advancing Africa's blue economy. ⚪ A major highlight of this year's event will be the keynote address by Director-General of th…
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko points to U.S. frustration with EU's changing stance. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko sees that the United States is frustrated with the European Union's decision to pull back from supporting a number of Washington's actions. The head of state shared this with journalists while commenting on the previous day's talks with the U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy John Coale.
(2026-03-20). Searching for Solace in a Nuclearized World. scheerpost.com The Nightmare of Fukushima 15 Years Later By Joshua Frank Nine countries now possess nuclear weapons and we have just seen the start of a new war in the Middle East over one more nation supposedly trying to acquire them. While we consider the dangers of such weapons and their capacity to cause massive destruction, we …
(2026-03-20). Iran's Khamenei says enemy 'defeated' in defiant message. newarab.com 
(2026-03-20). European Peace Movements Organize Against Militarization. popularresistance.org Trade unionists, activists, organizers and politicians from the region came together in Brussels on March 14 for a peace conference organized by the Stop Militarization platform. | A one-day event in the heart of the EU capital, the gathering brought together 350 participants and offered a plenary session that traced the general issues at the heart of the conference, followed by a choice between four workshops covering European rearmament, youth organizing against militarization, the false promises of military Keynesianism and the genocide in Palestine. The closing plenary centred trade unions that organize again…
(2026-03-20). Ask a Climate Therapist: How can I balance my travel itch with guilt about emissions? grist.org 
Dear Leslie, | Almost all of the money I save goes toward travel — meeting friends abroad, visiting relatives, or checking national and international parks off my bucket list. I try to be as sustainable in my personal life as possible, but I love traveling, despite knowing that travel is where some of our greatest carbon emissions come from. Every time I fly now, I feel this guilt and fear, and it's sometimes hard to balance it with my excitement. How would you recommend proceeding when some of the decisions we make in our personal lives are at odds with our beliefs and goals? | — Wondering Wander…
(2026-03-20). Lukashenko: I like Trump because he speaks his mind. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "What I like about Trump is that he speaks his mind. I like this approach. Because we see the true policy and goals of the American leadership. And we see what Americans are. I like it."
(2026-03-20). Díaz-Canel recibió al Convoy Nuestra América como un puente de resistencia y solidaridad (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu En medio de muestras de apoyo al pueblo cubano, el primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, encabezó este viernes en el Palacio de las Convenciones de La Habana un encuentro con los integrantes del Convoy Nuestra América. La iniciativa, que busca desafiar el cerco energético impuesto por el gobierno de Estados Unidos.
(2026-03-20). Fernández de Cossío: "Hay temas para dialogar con Washington, pero el modelo cubano no está en discusión" cubadebate.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, afirmó este viernes que la isla está dispuesta a sostener una relación respetuosa con Estados Unidos, aunque dejó claro que ningún proceso de diálogo implicará modificaciones en el sistema político cubano, durante un encuentro con periodistas integrantes del convoy solidario Nuestra América.
(2026-03-20). México envió otro barco con ayuda humanitaria a Cuba en medio del recrudecimiento del bloqueo de EEUU. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de México envió este viernes un nuevo barco con ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, en un contexto de recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense que ha limitado severamente el acceso de la isla a combustibles y otros recursos esenciales, informó la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-03-20). Cuba's Cosmopolitan Enclaves: Imperialism and Internationalism in Eastern Sugar Towns (Review). nacla.org 
Any researcher of Cuba's twentieth century who has inspected the catalogue in Santiago de Cuba's Provincial Archive will note its ample supply of cards listing clubs. The member names inscribed on parchment for each group promise to disclose the active civic life of Cuba's cradle of independence and revolution: Oriente Province. Regrettably, despite the importance of Oriente's sugar industry to the political and economic fates of Cuba's twentieth century, many of those names remain hidden behind the curtain of time, an unrelenting Havana-centric—and arguably racialized—bias, and the reverberatio…
(2026-03-20). Hallan en Rusia un tesoro de 409 monedas de oro bajo una casa del siglo XIX. cubadebate.cu Un equipo de arqueólogos rusos halló un tesoro de 409 monedas de oro oculto bajo los cimientos de una casa en la ciudad de Torzhok, en el noroeste del país, según informaron este viernes el Instituto de Arqueología de la Academia de Ciencias de Rusia y el Museo Histórico y Etnográfico de toda Rusia.
(2026-03-20). Una pregunta para Trump y Netanyahu. cubadebate.cu La cultura, en su concepto más amplio, es el componente fundamental que define a una nación. Los demás elementos giran alrededor de ella, y se entrelazan. Por eso, aunque estemos en pleno siglo XXI —dicho sea de paso— caracterizado por acciones de la anticultura—, como son las guerras, cualquier sistema político y social no puede obviar en la formación de sus ciudadanos, el estudio y conocimiento de la cultura en toda su dimensión.
(2026-03-20). Weekend Eats: A New Venice Oxacan For Steamed Cabeza De Puerco. lataco.com Plus an Argentine asado in South L.A., a burrito obsession in Agoura Hills, and smoked pork croque madame in Chinatown.
(2026-03-20). Hardening de sistemas operativos: Solo lo esencial puede permanecer. cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos una vez más a Código Seguro, en el día de hoy estimados lectores, comienzo pidiéndoles como cada viernes pensando por un momento que queremos proteger nuestro hogar. Invertimos en las mejores cámaras de seguridad de última generación, contratamos un servicio de monitoreo 24/7 y colocamos sensores de movimiento en cada ventana.
(2026-03-20). Nazismo é celebrado abertamente na Letà¥nia. globalresearch.ca A reabilitaàßà£o do nazismo continua a crescer nos países bálticos. A histeria russófoba está levando à normalizaàßà£o do culto a figuras históricas nazistas. Na Letà¥nia, uma marcha pública ocorreu recentemente em homenagem a uma infame unidade militar nazista responsável pelo …