(2026-03-18). Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2026: Venezuela logra el triunfo más grande de su historia deportiva. cubadebate.cu Venezuela y Estados Unidos accedieron a la final luego de un par de victorias memorables en las semifinales, y fue hora de que se vieran las caras en un loanDepot Park de Miami que estuvo cargado de electricidad y tensión. La selección venezolana buscaba su primer título del certamen, en la que también era su primera final.
(2026-03-18). Trump blasts 'foolish' Nato on Iran, says US needs no help after allies rebuff call for help on Hormuz. dawn.com US President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday at "foolish" Nato over Iran, saying the United States needs no help after allies rebuffed his calls to join efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. | Trump said most US allies had rejected his push to escort ships through the crucial waterway, with French President Emmanuel Macron saying his country would "never" do so until the situation was calmer. | "I think Nato is making a very foolish mistake," Trump told reporters as he hosted Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the Oval Office. | "I've long said that I wonder whether or not Nato would ever be there for us. S…
(2026-03-18). US hits Iran missile sites near Hormuz, drops 2,200 kg bunker buster bombs. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US forces carried out strikes on Iranian missile sites along the country's southern coastline near the Strait of Hormuz, deploying multiple 5,000-pound (2,200 kg) bunker-buster bombs, according to the United States Central Command. | "Hours ago, U.S. forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz," the military command said in a tweet early Wednesday (IST). | The military said the strikes targeted Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles, which it claimed "posed a risk to international shipping…
(2026-03-18). Iran vows revenge for killing of security chief Ali Larijani by Israel. dawn.com Iran vowed on Wednesday a "decisive" retaliation for the A barrage of Iranian missiles killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, while Gulf nations intercepted rockets and drones headed for targets including US bases in the region. | Iran will hold funerals on Wednesday for Larijani and another powerful figure killed Tuesday…
(2026-03-18). Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani's killing as Israel hunts supreme leader. scmp.com Iranian army chief Amir Hatami threatened on Wednesday to launch a "decisive and regrettable" retaliation for the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli air strike. | "Iran's response to the assassination of the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council will be decisive and regrettable," Hatami said in a statement.
(2026-03-18). Trump's Iran war gamble deepens after Larijani killing and revenge vows. hindustantimes.com Iran's war with Israel has entered a dangerous new phase after an overnight Israeli strike reportedly killed Ali Larijani, the powerful security chief and key aide to Iran's Supreme Leader, triggering vows of "severe revenge" from Tehran and fresh questions in Washington over how far the conflict could spiral. As President Donald Trump touts devastating U.S. blows against Iran's military, he is now signaling clear fatigue over the scale of the campaign, admitting he "didn't know I'd have to use the military so much" even as Iran's leadership hints at broader retaliation across the region. Watch for more…
(2026-03-18). With Larijani no more, Iran loses legacy of strategic leadership in its national security, diplomacy. geo.tv 
Iranian security chief Ali Larijani talks to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , in this undated picture. — www.iranintl.comTop adviser to Khamenei, shaping Iran's security and foreign policy.Chief nuclear negotiator, advancing Iran's programme…
(2026-03-18). Iran spoils Israel's Larijani death celebration with Putin-Mojtaba revelation | USA | Trump | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Fresh rumours about Iran's leadership have erupted amid the escalating Israel—Iran conflict. Reports claimed Mojtaba Khamenei, widely seen as Iran's new supreme leader, was secretly flown to Russia for treatment after recent strikes. Tehran quickly pushed back, calling the claims part of a "psychological war" and insisting Iran's leaders are not fleeing the country. The denial came as Israeli officials made explosive claims about a major strike on senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani. As conflicting narratives spread across global media, the battle is now unfolding not only on the battlefield but also across…
(2026-03-18). Thousands urge NZ prime minister Luxon to condemn illegal US-Israeli war on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz Greenpeace Aotearoa Thousands of people have signed a petition demanding New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stand up and condemn the illegal attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. Greenpeace delivered the petition to opposition Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Wellington today. Standing on the steps of Parliament, Greenpeace Aotearoa executive director Dr…
(2026-03-18). Israel caught in a permanent state of war mindset peace is taboo. asiapacificreport.nz INTERVIEW: C.J. Polychroniou and Idan Landau Israel's war on Iran is a direct result of a political culture that depends for survival upon a permanent state of war, says Israeli academic and left-wing activist Idan Landau in the interview that follows. He observes that Israeli society on the whole has embraced a fascist mindset, "reflecting…
(2026-03-18). Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Soleimani assassinated in US-Israeli strikes. dawn.com Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani and the commander of paramilitary force Basij, Gholamreza Soleimani, were assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on Tuesday. | The confirmation of Larijani's assassination came hours after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said he had been "eliminated last night", along with the commander of Tehran's Basij paramilitary force. | "I have just been updated by the chief of staff that Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and the head of the Basij — Iran's central repression apparatus — (Soleimani), were eliminated last night," Katz said in…
(2026-03-18). Western media failing to tell truth about war on Iran, says academic. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Western legacy media is failing to tell the truth on the US-Israeli war on Iran, says a leading US academic and analyst. "Mass murder has been normalised," said Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs in an interview with the Chinese channel CGTN Live. He argues that mainstream media in the US and Europe…
(2026-03-18). Iran's 'Dena martyrs' revenge slams Israel's tech hub as Larijani claims erupt. hindustantimes.com Iran's "Dena martyrs" revenge just exploded into the heart of Israel's tech hub. Iranian missiles struck central Israel amid explosive claims surrounding the fate of senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani. Sirens blared across major cities as cluster-style impacts were reported near key urban areas, including a busy train station. Tehran framed the barrage as revenge for the "martyrs of the Dena destroyer," while also claiming strikes on Israeli technology and defence hubs linked to advanced weapons systems. At the same time, Israeli officials made a stunning claim about a major Iranian powerbroker. As accusations an…
(2026-03-18). Escalating Tensions: Middle East Conflict Intensifies Amid Strikes and Political Standoff. devdiscourse.com The death of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani by Israeli forces has not deterred Iran's strategic operations. With swift leadership transitions, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi dismissed U.S. and Israeli actions, highlighting the country's robust political structure.
(2026-03-18). Iran fires cluster munitions at Israel: Elderly couple killed in Tel Aviv suburb. haaretz.com State media in Tehran said use of cluster munitions was aimed at avenging Israeli assassination of security chief Ali Larijani. According to police, a couple in their 70s were killed when a missile fragment hit their apartment building…
(2026-03-18). War in West Asia: Who's guilty? workers.org 
March 16 — It's hard to believe that there are still U.S. analysts and journalists who have the arrogance to blame the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran for spreading the regional war that the U.S. and Israel launched. Perhaps they're just afraid the MAGA regime will take away . . . |
(2026-03-18). Israeli assassinations leave Iran with inexperienced but resilient leadership. haaretz.com With the assassination of Ali Larinjani and other senior Basij commanders, Israel has killed more than half of the Islamic Republic's most senior leadership. In the long term, these inexperienced replacements will find it hard to withstand the pressure of war ‚ñ Barrages of rockets Lebanon show that Hezbollah's coordination capabilities have not been impacted by active combat…
(2026-03-18). Delayed US-China summit raises stakes for Takaichi ahead of White House visit. scmp.com Thursday's summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was supposed to see the two leaders sit down in advance of Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to ensure the allies were on the same page. | Instead, with the US-China summit postponed and the Israel-US war on Iran going full blast, their meeting is likely to find Japan more on the defensive, according to analysts and former government officials.
(2026-03-18). U.S.-Israeli attacks damage 153 medical centers in Iran. workers.org 
The following article was posted by the Tehran-based Islamic Republic News Agency on March 15, 2026. Paramedics with the bodies of school children massacred in Minab, Iran by U.S.-Israeli missiles, Feb. 29, 2026. The Iranian Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education announces that following the recent U.S.-Israeli attacks, a . . . |
(2026-03-18). Egypt slow rolled Solar, EVs and now Israel has Cut off its Fossil Gas amid Iran War. juancole.com
(2026-03-18). Netanyahu celebrates Ali Larijani killing as Iran launches missile barrage on Israel in revenge. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-18). IDF says it completed wave of strikes on regime command in Tehran. haaretz.com
(2026-03-18). Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. cubadebate.cu Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. El funeral se realizará en Teherán el 18 de marzo. Será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado durante esta jornada, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena.
(2026-03-18). Jefe de Seguridad de Irán muere por ataque de EEUU e Israel. radiohc.cu Las autoridades iraníes confirmaron la muerte del secretario del Consejo Supremo de Seguridad Nacional de Irán, Alí Lariyaní, como resultado de un ataque de EE.UU. e Israel. | La agencia Fars informó que el funeral se realizará en Teherán, mañana día 18 de marzo. | El medio indicó que será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado este martes, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena, que se hundió frente a las costas de Sri Lanka como resultado de un ataque de un submarino de la Armada de EE.UU. | Por su parte, la agencia T…
(2026-03-18). Reforming Australian defence: from Cold War relics to an affordable, independent missile and drone deterrent. onlineopinion.com.au Ukraine and Iran show a new reality: cheap drones can destroy expensive platforms. Is Australia building the wrong defence force?
(2026-03-18). US aircraft carrier attacking Iran heads back to port after fire incident. scmp.com The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is leaving the fight with Iran and heading back to port, a US official familiar with the matter said, after a fire broke out in its laundry area and left at least two sailors with non-life-threatening injuries. | The Ford will travel from its current location in the Red Sea to Souda Bay, on the Greek island of Crete, according to the official, who asked not to be identified discussing movements that were not public. The ship had stopped in Souda Bay in late…
(2026-03-18). Organize the working class to support the JBS meatpacking strike! wsws.org While the war in Iran and attacks on democratic rights at home show an American ruling class plumbing the depths of barbarism, a different and progressive movement is emerging within the working class.
(2026-03-18). Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani. ecns.cn Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed that its secretary Ali Larijani has been killed in an attack, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported early Wednesday.
(2026-03-18). Thursday 3/19: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-03-18). Donald Trump's Racism Mirrors Jeffrey Epstein's. juancole.com (
(2026-03-18). Crowds flock to DC statue mocking Trump and Epstein in "Titanic" embrace. wsws.org A gold-painted "King of the World" statue on the National Mall depicts Trump embracing Epstein in Titanic's bow pose, drawing crowds, mockery and widespread popular hostility toward the oligarchy.
(2026-03-18). How Australia exploited the Iranian women's football team. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). How China-US medical synergy is outrunning the 'biological clock'. ecns.cn Scientists and doctors from China and the United States are deepening collaboration in medical research and clinical care, joining forces to tackle diseases that threaten millions of lives worldwide.
(2026-03-18). Managing debt defaults prioritized in housing. ecns.cn "China's real estate sector has undergone more than four years of adjustments, with transaction volumes gradually returning to a more rational range recently," said Li Yujia, chief researcher at the residential policy research center of the Guangdong Planning Institute.
(2026-03-18). China boosts natural resource support for major projects. ecns.cn China will enhance the guarantee of natural resource elements to facilitate the implementation of 109 major projects outlined in the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), authorities said on Monday.
(2026-03-18). Unable to meet Imran, Aleema denies blocking PTI leaders' access to him. dawn.com ISLAMABAD/Lahore: Rejecting media reports that she is opposing meetings between Imran Khan and party leaders, Aleema Khan on Tuesday questioned how she could stop such meetings when she herself has been unable to meet her brother. | "People across Pakistan are demanding the release of Imran Khan. The whole world is raising the same demand. Just wait and see — people will come out of their homes and secure his release. Moreover, as the global situation changes, I am hopeful he will be released," Ms Khan said while talking to media persons outside Adiala jail. | "We are waiting here to find out whether we wil…
(2026-03-18). Thomas Mann's warning for an age of war and censorship. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). Information ministry rubbishes Afghan Taliban's claims of hospital being hit in Kabul. dawn.com Pakistan on Tuesday dismissed claims made by the Afghan Taliban that its armed forces allegedly struck a hospital in Kabul, stating that the target was "Camp Phoenix", which is several kilometres away from the hospital. | The development comes amid the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, which was
(2026-03-18). Dairy Dilemma: UK's Milk Crisis Deepens Amid Price Plunge. devdiscourse.com The British dairy industry is in crisis as milk prices nosedive, resulting in significant financial hardship for farmers such as Kelly and Ed Seaton. Faced with production costs exceeding revenues, the Seatons, who rear 200 Holstein cows in northwest England, are among many who expect to incur losses this year.
(2026-03-18). Real Madrid Completes the Task and Advances to the Champions League Quarterfinals. radiohc.cu Havana, March 17 (RHC) — Real Madrid completed the task against Manchester City today in the second leg of the round of 16 of the European football Champions League, with a 2-1 victory and a brace from Vinicius. | After a solid 3-0 advantage in the first leg, the Spanish club did their job thanks to the Brazilian's inspired goalscoring prowess, finding the net in the 22nd minute from the penalty spot and again in stoppage time (90+3). | Pep Guardiola's men never let up and went in search of a comeback; however, a red card for Portuguese player Bernardo Silva (20th minute) thwarted their plans. | Norwegian Er…
(2026-03-18). Fresh inspection belies earlier findings on train accident. dawn.com • Officials who examined Shalimar Express at Rohri had reported faulty brakes in nine carriages | • Eyebrows raised as drivers blamed for failure to stop train in time | LAHORE: A train "is seen as safe for operation" when more than 80 per cent of its braking system is functional, a spokesperson for the Pakistan Railways (PR) said on Tuesday. | In a statement regarding the Shalimar Express, which suffered an
(2026-03-18). 'Trust deficit' delays analysis of artefacts. dawn.com LARKANA: Despite a Trust deficit is cited as the reason, as a couple of officials concerned without mincing words had expressed their apprehension that the object might be stolen or damaged in the process. | The coins — believed to be belonging to the era of Kushan Ruler Vasudeva-I (c. 200-225 AD) — weigh 5.55kgs and were found stuffed in an earthen pot (jar). The object…
(2026-03-18). Pakistan-China trade through Khunjerab 'in full swing'. dawn.com GILGIT: Trade activity between Pakistan and Chi ≠na through the Khunjerab Pass is in full swing, with exports from Pakistan to China and Central Asian states increasing this year. | However, local traders have expressed concerns over the non-implementation of the PM's announcement regarding tax exemptions on impor ≠ted items for local consumption. | Pakistan Customs Col ≠lec ≠tor Gilgit-Baltistan Shahid Jan told Dawn that 1,774 consignments impor ≠ted from China through the Khunjerab Pass were cleared at Sost Dry Port up to March. He said Pakis ≠tan Customs collected Rs10.16 billion in revenue a…
(2026-03-18). Chinese scientists discover 'zero-pollution' microbial herbicide. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new microbial herbicide that can control weeds without polluting the environment while also supporting crop growth, offering a potential alternative to conventional chemical herbicides.
(2026-03-18). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-18). Friday 4/24: Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibit — Alameda Exhibition. indybay.org Hangar 41, 650 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-03-18). "Anarchy Cabaret" seeks new members. indybay.org new group with anarchy-utopia views seeks helpers…
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/28: Hop Into Spring at the Alameda Landing Easter Celebration. indybay.org 2700 Fifth Street, Alameda Landing, CA 94501…
(2026-03-18). Berkeley Tenants Convention to select 2026 Rent Board Slate to meet on April 19, 2026. indybay.org Candidates for Rent Board seeking the support of the Tenant Convention will be participating in the 2026 Berkeley Tenants Convention on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This event will feature candidate speeches and Q&A, and will take place from 1: 30 – 4: 30 at the Black Repertory Theatre in South Berkeley.
(2026-03-18). Wednesday 3/18: STANFORD 11 – Pack the Court. indybay.org Santa Clara County Hall of Justice | 190-200 West Hedding Street | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2026-03-18). Monday 3/16: Phone Bank for Leqaa Kordai & Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/pb-ly…
(2026-03-18). Trump calls for a delay in summit with Chinese president. wsws.org Trump's expectation that a quick victory over Iran, a strategic partner of China, could be used to extract concessions from Xi has been dashed as the criminal war continues in its third week.
(2026-03-18). 4 dead in worst Michigan tornados since 1980 as Democrat Whitmer deflects responsibility. wsws.org A series of rapidly forming deadly tornados struck Michigan, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Indiana between March 5 and March 10, resulting in 11 deaths, at least 20 injuries, and significant damage or destruction to hundreds of buildings across the region.
(2026-03-18). Pipeline That Caused Massive 2015 Santa Barbara Oil Spill Restarts Illegally. indybay.org Sable Relies on Unprecedented Trump Order to Violate State, Federal Law…
(2026-03-18). EC Reshuffles Top Police Officers Ahead of West Bengal Elections. devdiscourse.com The Election Commission announced the transfer and posting of five IPS officers as deputy inspectors general (DIGs) in West Bengal on Wednesday. This decision is part of the commission's measures to enhance poll preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections.
(2026-03-18). Saturday 4/4: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-03-18). Regulatory capture: How lobbyists and banks shape Australia's rules. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). British Muslims warned against fake Haj booking platform. dawn.com LONDON: UK police have warned Muslims to remain vigilant against fraudulent websites impersonating the official Haj booking platform following a rise in pilgrimage-related scams, the news platform Hyphen said in an investigation. | Data obtained through a freedom of information request shows aspiring pilgrims reported losses of £195,752 in 2025, a 30 per cent increase from £150,000 in 2024. The City of London Police recorded 34 Haj-related fraud reports last year, with the highest individual loss amounting to £64,000. | The actual financial damage is believed to be far higher. The Council of Bri…
(2026-03-18). Chevron and Big Oil spent $34 million to rollback climate policy in California in 2025. indybay.org As usual, Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) spent the most money in the fossil fuel industry – 73% of the $34 million. Chevron finished first in the spending with $12.9 million, while WSPA placed second with $12.4 million, coming to a total of $25.3 million.
(2026-03-18). Redefining Power Electronics: ThermaFlat‚Ñ¢ SiC MOSFETs Set New Standard. devdiscourse.com Para Light Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in semiconductor packaging, has unveiled their latest innovation with the ThermaFlat‚Ñ¢ series of SiC MOSFETs. Addressing longstanding thermal management challenges, this series maintains stable on-resistance across a broad temperature range from -25 ∞C to +125 ∞C, significantly reducing the risk of thermal runaway.
(2026-03-18). Oil Shock Waves: Fed's Dilemma Amidst Global Tensions. devdiscourse.com Markets are jittery as the Iran conflict escalates, driving oil prices into triple digits and complicating the Federal Reserve's decision-making. The spike in oil prices raises U.S. inflation risks, altering expectations for potential interest rate cuts this year.
(2026-03-18). Saturday 4/25: SIX is for 6enocide – Powerful Poetry by Daniel Reyes. indybay.org Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Soquel Wharf Rd, Capitola…
(2026-03-18). China and Vietnam hold joint free clinics. ecns.cn Chinese and Vietnamese militaries held joint free clinics in border areas on Tuesday, with more than 1,700 local residents receiving medical treatment as the 10th China-Vietnam border defense friendship exchange entered its second day.
(2026-03-18). Trump's CDL Final Rule strips 200,000 immigrant truck drivers of licenses in sweeping attack on the working class. wsws.org The Trump administration's Non-Domiciled CDL Final Rule, which took effect March 16, is a major new stage in the fascistic attack on immigrant workers and the entire working class.
(2026-03-18). Tuesday 3/17: Stop the War: A Movement Call for Self-Determination and Freedom. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/stopthewar_now…
(2026-03-18). Leaked audio reveals Mojtaba Khamenei's narrow escape in missile strike. hindustantimes.com Leaked audio reveals dramatic new details about how Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped death during a deadly missile strike targeting the compound of Ali Khamenei. According to reports, Mojtaba stepped out moments before multiple missiles hit the building, killing his father and devastating key sections of the compound. The audio, reportedly discussed among senior Iranian clerics and IRGC commanders, suggests at least three missiles were used—one striking Khamenei's location directly, another hitting Mojtaba's quarters, and a third targeting a nearby residence. Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have survived with…
(2026-03-18). U.S. allies decline to be bullied into joining convicted felon Trump's war against Iran. indybay.org Photo of Country Joe McDonald of Berkeley, at Woodstock in 1969, who passed away recently…
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/21: Canvass For Claudia Jimenez For Richmond Mayor! indybay.org 12929 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA…
(2026-03-18). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-18). 6 deaths a day: Homeless mortality exposes social catastrophe in Los Angeles. wsws.org Avoidable deaths mount on Los Angeles streets as Democratic politicians defend a profit system that treats human survival as expendable.
(2026-03-18). Florida executes Michael Lee King, dismissing his childhood traumatic brain injury claims. wsws.org King's case exposes a legal system that disposes of individuals, mostly men, whose minds were fractured long before they ended anyone else's life. King suffered a significant traumatic brain injury during childhood, causing permanent neurological damage.
(2026-03-18). Wednesday 3/18: Kaiser NUHW Mental Health Therapists To Strike. indybay.org Northern California and the Central Valley will include picket lines Outside Kaiser hospitals in Oakland, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Fresno and Santa Clara…
(2026-03-18). Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump, VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio pictured during a meeting at Oval Office. — AFP
(2026-03-18). Death is stalking Effie's House. indybay.org Falck ambulances are sometimes slow to arrive on the scene, and the Fire Trucks have to wait around until they appear.
(2026-03-18). 45 million more face hunger threat from extended Mideast war: UN. ecns.cn An extra 45 million people could face acute hunger if the Middle East war rages on beyond June, swelling the number worldwide to a "terrible" high, the United Nations warned Tuesday.
(2026-03-18). World's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel achieves dual breakthrough in China. ecns.cn The Huanggang Road Yellow River Tunnel in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province was fully completed on Tuesday, marking the dual breakthrough of the world's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel.
(2026-03-18). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-03-18). Who pays the price for Trump's Iran war? workers.org 
March 16 -The people of Iran and West Asia are, obviously, suffering the most from the latest U.S. war. Thousands of them have been killed and injured. There is heavy destruction of infrastructure and hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, especially in Lebanon. Mississippi for a Just World . . . |
(2026-03-18). "Without immigrants, there is no food, there is no work" : JBS meatpackers defend immigrants as historic strike continues at Greeley, Colorado plant. wsws.org In one of the largest pickets in recent memory, thousands of workers marched and demonstrated outside the factory Tuesday in defense not only of their own living standards, but of all workers.
(2026-03-18). Chinese FM says power politics has no future. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said that power politics and unilateral bullying win no heart and have no future, calling for strengthened cooperation within multilateral frameworks to safeguard peace and stability in Asia.
(2026-03-18). A New Study Challenges the Climate Establishment's Key Warming Metric. globalresearch.ca For years the public has been told that the science of climate change is settled. Governments, media outlets, and international organizations frequently assert that the evidence for dangerous planetary warming is overwhelming. | Yet one of the most important measurements supporting …
(2026-03-18). Nonviolent Peaceforce – An Interview with Anna Zaros. indybay.org Interview with Anna Zaros, Director for Advancement for Nonviolent Peaceforce.
(2026-03-18). Chinese scientists transplant stem cell-derived islets to treat type 1 diabetes. ecns.cn A study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology shows that a Shanghai-based team has successfully treated three patients with type 1 diabetes using E-islet. This innovative therapy showcases the potential efficacy of such approaches in addressing this severe chronic condition, which traditionally necessitates lifelong insulin injections.
(2026-03-18). New particle discovered by Large Hadron Collider. dawn.com PARIS: The Large Hadron Collider has discovered a new particle, the 80th identified so far by the world's most powerful particle smasher, Europe's CERN physics laboratory announced on Tuesday. | The new particle has been named "Xi-cc-plus". | The Large Hadron Collider is a 27-kilometre-long proton-smashing ring running about 100 metres below France and Switzerland. | The latest discovery comes as CERN plans to build an even bigger particle smasher, the Future Circular Collider, to continue probing the mysteries of the universe. ; ⚪ Scientist…
(2026-03-18). Shenzhou-21 crew completes second series of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2026-03-18). The global significance & value of China's economic targets for 2026. ecns.cn At the Two Sessions this year, the Chinese government officially set its annual economic growth target at 4.5% to 5%, with a commitment to strive for better results in practice. This pragmatic and resilient target is not only grounded in the overall framework of China's high-quality development but also closely aligns with the latest forecasts from international organizations.
(2026-03-18). Israeli strikes on central Beirut kill at least six. newarab.com 
Lebanon said two Local media reported one strike hit an apartment in the central Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, where the Israeli military last week hit a Beirut branch of the Hezbollah-linked financial firm Al-Qard Al-H…
(2026-03-18). Nvidia bets on AI inference as chip revenue opportunity hits $1 trillion. ecns.cn Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence (AI) chips may reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, as the company outlined a strategy to compete more aggressively in the fast-growing market for ‚Äårunning AI systems in real time.
(2026-03-18). Alibaba unveils new AI work platform. ecns.cn Alibaba Group on Tuesday unveiled what it called the world's first enterprise-native artificial intelligence work platform, Wukong, as the e-commerce and cloud giant steps up efforts to integrate AI directly into corporate workflows.
(2026-03-18). Team China falls 1-2 to Australia in AFC Women's Asian Cup semifinals. ecns.cn In the semifinals of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Tuesday, Team China suffered a narrow 1?2 defeat to Australia, missing out on a place in the final.
(2026-03-18). 100,000 flee South Sudan offensive into Ethiopia: UNICEF. ecns.cn The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday that an order by South Sudan's army to evacuate the opposition held town of Akobo earlier this month, forced around 100,000 people to flee across the border into Ethiopia.
(2026-03-18). Chinese FM outlines outcomes of China-Vietnam cooperation meeting. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday outlined the key outcomes of the 17th meeting of the China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.
(2026-03-18). China a more dependable partner, Western polls find. ecns.cn Opinion polls conducted recently in major Western countries have indicated a significant shift in public perception, with China increasingly viewed as a reliable partner and a global leader in technology.
(2026-03-18). US Marine unit steams toward Middle East amid growing threats of ground invasion of Iran. wsws.org The USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault carrier bearing the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, was tracked Tuesday transiting the Strait of Malacca on its way to the Persian Gulf.
(2026-03-18). China firmly opposes EU's illicit unilateral sanctions against Chinese entitiesÔºöspokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the European Union (EU)'s illicit unilateral sanctions against Chinese entities and urges the EU to correct its wrong practices and work with China in a responsible and constructive manner to uphold peace, stability and prosperity in cyberspace, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
(2026-03-18). Parliament's Unorthodox Weekend Session: Adjusting for Festivities. devdiscourse.com In a rare move, Parliament will convene this weekend to make up for the upcoming holidays marking Ugadi and Eid. According to a notification by the Chair on Wednesday, the Lok Sabha will not meet on Thursday and Friday, with Ugadi festivities on Thursday and the potential Eid celebration on Friday or Saturday, contingent upon moon sighting.
(2026-03-18). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-03-18). Who Moves America: The incomplete story of the 2023 struggle at UPS. wsws.org Though a new documentary captures UPS workers' significant discontent with the 2023 tentative agreement, it obscures the role of the Teamsters leadership in enabling mass layoffs and deteriorating conditions.
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel denounces repeated U.S. threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has denounced the repeated public threats made by the United States against Cuba, which include declared plans to forcibly overthrow the constitutional order. | In his message—reposted on the Facebook profile of the Communist Party of Cuba—the President underscored that Washington is using internal economic difficulties as a pretext; difficulties that it has itself caused and exacerbated over more than six decades of aggression and isolation measures. | "They seek to seize…
(2026-03-18). From Starlink to the state: When platform monopolies become political power. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). Govt calls off Pakistan Day parade, associated events amid austerity measures. dawn.com The government on Tuesday said it will not hold the Pakistan Day parade and other ceremonial events on March 23 in light of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the resulting austerity measures announced by the government. | Pakistan Day — observed on March 23 every year — commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire. | A statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated that in the backdrop of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the consequent austerity measures announced by t…
(2026-03-18). New energy policies in California threatening America's national security. onlineopinion.com.au No refineries, no fuel. How does California sustain America's military and ports as local supply disappears?
(2026-03-18). Australian central bank lifts interest rate again as recession threat grows. wsws.org It was a split decision but undoubtedly the swing factor was the US war against Iran and the spike in inflation it has already produced.
(2026-03-18). Al-Quds Day actions protest war on Iran. workers.org 
Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, mass rallies in defense of Palestinian resistance and against U.S. imperialism have been held internationally on the last Friday of Ramadan, which the new revolutionary government declared as Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day. This year people responded in the millions in defense of Palestinian and Iranian . . . |
(2026-03-18). China's economy remains a sturdy anchor in choppy waters. ecns.cn The curtain fell last Thursday on an important political gathering in China this year. As the "two sessions" concluded, Beijing sent an unequivocal message to a world grappling with heightened uncertainty: China will remain the most stable engine of the global economy.
(2026-03-18). TikTokers' bail in gambling apps case extended. dawn.com LAHORE: A sessions court on Tuesday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of TikTokers Additional District and Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmad Qureshi heard the bail petitions of the TikTokers, who appeared before the court on the expiry of their bail period. | The judge summoned the complete investigation record of the case from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Age…
(2026-03-18). Violence Erupts in Bihar: Mob Attack Leads to Tragedy. devdiscourse.com A villager was fatally shot and four police officers were injured when violence erupted in the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar on Tuesday evening.
(2026-03-18). UN says 36,000 Palestinians displaced in occupied West Bank in one year. dawn.com GENEVA: The United Nations urged Israel on Tuesday to halt immediately its dramatic settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, raising concerns of "ethnic cleansing" with over 36,000 Palestinians displaced in a single year. | A fresh
(2026-03-18). Cuba's leader vows 'unbreakable resistance' if US tries to take over island. scmp.com Cuba's leader on Tuesday said the US would face "unbreakable resistance" if it tries to take over the impoverished island nation, as communist authorities scrambled to fix a nationwide electricity blackout. | Cuba's government has been under increasingly crushing pressure, with Washington enforcing an oil blockade and openly stating it wants to end the nearly seven-decade-old US stand-off with the one-party communist state.
(2026-03-18). UAW threatens to block strike by student workers at Columbia University. wsws.org Following a 91.5 percent strike authorization vote by student workers, the UAW bureaucracy has threatened to withhold approval of a strike unless the campus local waters down its demands.
(2026-03-18). European Union presents conditions for participation in the war against Iran. wsws.org The European powers are unwilling to get involved in a war over whose course and outcome they have no influence. They want to drive a hard bargain for their participation in the war.
(2026-03-18). Russia's Progress MS-31 cargo spacecraft completes mission. ecns.cn Russia's cargo spacecraft Progress MS-31 has been deorbited after completing an eight-month mission at the International Space Station (ISS), with its remaining fragments falling into a non-navigational area of the Pacific Ocean, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos said Monday.
(2026-03-18). Thursday 3/19: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-03-18). Massive crackdown on money launderers across the country. dawn.com LAHORE: The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with finance ministry, on Tuesday, announced launching a massive crackdown on money-laundering and hawala/hundi networks across the country. | A joint working group comprising the officials of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will be formed to regularly review the progress made in this regard. | A meeting held under the joint chairmanship of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday chalked out a framework to lay hand on those involved in illegal money transact…
(2026-03-18). Daily Memo: ICE Kidnapped Several Fathers In Front of Their Children. lataco.com ICE is still active. We're seeing a couple of incidents on average on the weekends and an average of around seven incidents each day during the week right now, and while the quantity may be lower, the quality of these kidnappings remains brutal, inhuman, and unjust.
(2026-03-18). Central Banks Grapple with the Oil Shock's Inflation Impact. devdiscourse.com Central banks globally are on alert as they evaluate how the current oil shock is influencing inflation expectations. The financial markets present a divided outlook, reflecting a short-term escalation in the cost of living that might ease over time. The immediate question is whether this inflationary surge necessitates interest rate hikes.
(2026-03-18). HK to host 2026 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit in April. ecns.cn The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit is set to take place in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from April 13 to 14, according to a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-03-18). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2026-03-18). Republic of the Congo President Sassou Nguesso wins re-election, state TV reports. ecns.cn The Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected with 94.82 percent of the vote, state television said on Tuesday, extending his nearly 42 years in power.
(2026-03-18). Alibaba launches AI platform for enterprises as agent craze sweeps China. ecns.cn Alibaba on Tuesday launched an artificial intelligence platform for enterprises targeting automation, intensifying ‚Äåcompetition in China's rapidly evolving AI agent market following the OpenClaw craze that has gripped the country's tech sector.
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/21: Mass Online Rally: Stand with Iran against U.S. Imperialist and Zionist assault. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/iran-3-21…
(2026-03-18). Shocking Case Unveiled: Child Bride Abduction in Maharashtra. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Maharashtra have detained four individuals following the alleged abduction and forced marriage of a 15-year-old tribal girl. The incident unfolded in Thane district where the minor was allegedly taken from Bhiwandi, then sold in Beed district as a child bride.
(2026-03-18). Lachlan Bayliss: A Rising Star in New Zealand Football. devdiscourse.com Lachlan Bayliss's football career, nurtured in Australia's north, is set to reach new heights as the Newcastle Jets midfielder prepares for his inaugural New Zealand camp in Auckland. With aspirations to join Darren Bazeley's World Cup squad, Bayliss, 23, seeks to capitalize on his current form.
(2026-03-18). America 250, 2026 National Ag Day – Nancy and Peter Gouch – California Agricultural Legacy. indybay.org The Gooch-Monroe Agriculture Legacy included 10 town lots on both sides of Main Street, in the Gold Rush Town of Coloma. Running from above the schoolhouse to beyond the original site of Sutter's Mill they also owned several houses, and the 320-acre Four Corner Ranch, today part of Marshal Gold Discovery California State Parks…
(2026-03-18). China ramps up training of 'tech matchmakers' to turn innovation into growth. ecns.cn China is accelerating efforts to cultivate a new generation of "tech matchmakers" to speed up the commercialization of scientific breakthroughs, as it seeks to turn its expanding research strength into a more powerful driver of economic growth.
(2026-03-18). (FROM THE VAULT) That Time Pro-Public Defender Graffiti Ran For A Year And A Half!!! indybay.org On Martin Luther King Day 2023, "Public Defenders Rock" was written on a pole IFO the Hall Of Justice. It almost made it to 4th of July 2024…
(2026-03-18). Rescuing a key Confucian text from centuries of ignominy. scmp.com From around the turn of the century, a revived Confucianism was all the rage. Mainland Chinese academia heavily promoted it. Beijing politicised it as compatible with communist ideology. For state propaganda departments, Confucianism was repackaged as a cultural product for foreign consumption. | That wave of interest subsequently died down, along with the closure of many Confucian Institutes around the world.
(2026-03-18). The Supreme Court takes up a Guam munitions case with high stakes for CHamoru lands. grist.org The U.S. Supreme Court has
(2026-03-18). Larijani assassination deepens uncertainty over Iran war, analysts warn. dawn.com WASHINGTON: The Analysts warn that his absence removes one of the few moderating voices capable of preventing further escalation. | As the New York Times
(2026-03-18). Sunday 4/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-03-18). Russia: Illustrating the Fundamental Principles – results of the 2025 Art Poster Contest. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). ICRC Regional Director urges greater commitment to International Humanitarian Law in Pacific visit. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). "Our generation is planting the seeds of system failure in international law, but it is our children who will have to harvest this violent future." icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Lebanon: ICRC supporting life-saving medical services during hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). ICRC elects new member to governing body. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Building a legacy of physical rehabilitation: A journey with OPAI and collaborative partnerships. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Trump faces coalition of the unwilling on Iran. dawn.com
(2026-03-18). ICRC president urges respect for rules of war as major military escalation starts in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Lebanon: ICRC reiterates urgent call to protect humanitarian and medical workers following the killing of a Lebanese Red Cross volunteer. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Sudan: January to December 2025 Facts and Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). ICRC president: Widening hostilities across Middle East putting civilian lives in grave danger. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Ethiopia: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). In the Shadow of War, Israeli Settler Violence against Palestinians Intensifies. juancole.com
(2026-03-18). Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 28/29. dawn.com
(2026-03-18). Regional Conference in Bishkek marks International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Kazakhstan: ICRC president concludes official visit to Astana focused on support for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Trump slams Macron as France snubs US Hormuz mission, NATO rift widens. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-18). Executive Summary: Evaluation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Diabetes Mellitus Programs in Syria. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Nigeria: Millions of children face malnutrition amid ongoing conflict in the country's northeast. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Afghanistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). 'Desperate' Trump Lashes Out in Fear: Brands Resigned Terror Chief 'Weak' as Iran War Backfires. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-18). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Pakistan. icrc.org
(2026-03-18). Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez: "Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable" cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a Cuba, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. Y usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas. Ante el peor escenario, a Cuba la acompaña una certeza: cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. Cuba está firme.
(2026-03-18). EE.UU.: Renuncia director del Centro Nacional Antiterrorista. radiohc.cu Joe Kent, director del Centro Nacional de Contraterrorismo (NCTC) de Estados Unidos, renunció a su cargo, este martes, lo que representa la primera dimisión de un alto funcionario de la administración Trump, motivada por la guerra contra Irán. | En un mensaje publicado en redes sociales, Kent sostuvo: Mi conciencia no me permite apoyar la guerra que se está librando en Irán. Irán no representaba una amenaza inminente para nuestra nación". | La renuncia llega en un momento de creciente tensión dentro de la coalición política de Trump. | Ex candidato político con vínculos en sectores de la derecha estadounidense y a…
(2026-03-18). Cuba ya tiene todas sus provincias interconectadas al SEN. radiohc.cu La Unión Nacional Eléctrica (UNE) informó que ya todos los territorios de Cuba quedaron este martes interconectados entre sí con el enlace de la oriental provincia de Granma. | La UNE puntualizó en la red social de Facebook que continúan las unidades de generación térmica preparando condiciones para sincronizar al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN). | Por su parte, la Empresa Eléctrica de La Habana comunicó que el SEN quedó restablecido y con él los servicios fundamentales a la población. | Añadió que se encuentran en rotación bloques y circuitos, además de las afectaciones por déficit. | También se informó…
(2026-03-18). Ciudad cubana de Matanzas acoge Festival Internacional de Títeres. radiohc.cu La 16 edición del Festitaller Internacional de Títeres (Festitim) comenzó este martes en la occidental provincia cubana de Matanzas con la presencia de invitados de México y España. | Dedicada al aniversario 70 del títere nacional de Cuba, Pelusín del Monte, la cita quedó inaugurada con la exposición 'Una isla llamada Armando', en homenaje a la obra del premio nacional de teatro Armando Morales. | El organizador del Festitaller, Rubén Darío Salazar comentó que nunca estuvo contemplada su suspensión a pesar de la situación compleja del país como consecuencia del recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | El tam…
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel: Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció este martes que Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a nuestro país, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. | "Usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas", señaló el jefe de Estado en su cuenta en la red social X.Pretenden y anuncian planes para adueñarse del país, de sus recursos, de las propiedades y hasta de la misma economía que buscan asfixiar para rendirno…
(2026-03-18). Médicos cubanos han salvado a más de 700 mil pacientes en México. cubadebate.cu La labor en México de la Brigada Médica Cubana ha permitido salvar la vida de más de 700 mil pacientes en todo el país, sobre todo de zonas de mayor vulnerabilidad, de acuerdo con fuentes con conocimiento del convenio firmado por los gobiernos de ambas naciones.
(2026-03-18). Gaceta Oficial publica nueva ley del Registro Civil. cubadebate.cu La Gaceta Oficial ordinaria número 26, de hoy, publicó la nueva Ley 180 "Del Registro Civil" y sus disposiciones complementarias. La principal novedad es la creación de un registro único computarizado, que se inicia con el nacimiento y termina con la defunción, y en orden cronológico va añadiendo datos de los diferentes actos jurídicos que realiza la persona durante su vida.
(2026-03-18). Milei viaja y sectores vitales sufren en Argentina drásticos recortes. radiohc.cu El presidente argentino, Javier Milei, se dedicó a viajar los últimos días. Estados Unidos, Chile y finalmente España para participar en un foro de la ultraderecha. Mientras en su país esferas esenciales, como la educación, deben lidiar con fuertes recortes que ponen en riesgo el futuro de niños y jóvenes. | El gobierno de Milei ha llevado la inversión en la enseñanza a su nivel más bajo en décadas, además de que se ha registrado una marcada reducción en la ejecución de los fondos en esta vital rama. | El presupuesto para el 2026, aprobado por el Congreso, contempla que el Estado solo designe 0, 75% del Producto…
(2026-03-18). Sincronizada Unidad No. 4 de Termoeléctrica cienfueguera que estaba en reparación. radiohc.cu La Unidad No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, enclavada en la zona Industrial de Obourke en la ciudad cubana Cienfuegos quedó sincronizada al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional con 120 MW, de una capacidad instalada de 158 MW. | Este bloque No. 4 se encontraba sometido a una reparación ampliada a la caldera y la turbina desde hacía poco más de un año de trabajo, pese a las limitaciones de recursos ocasionados por el bloqueo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Asimismo, la Unidad No. 3, ambas de tecnología japonesa, fue sincronizada con sus 158 MW después de la reciente caída del Sistem…
(2026-03-18). Puerto Rico se suma al envío de medicamentos especializados para Cuba. radiohc.cu Organizaciones y activistas vinculados a diversos sectores de Puerto Rico se unieron este martes al clamor mundial de apoyo humanitario al pueblo de Cuba ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos. | Bajo el lema "Cuba: Solidaridad global contra el asedio, no más bloqueo", llegaron a la nación antillana importantes donativos de diversas partes del mundo, iniciativa que el 21 de marzo tendrá uno de sus momentos cumbres cuando se espera el arribo de decenas de embarcaciones humanitarias de todas las regiones. | La reverenda Eunice Santana y el activista Carlos Vega informaron en rueda de prensa…
(2026-03-18). Cinco cetros para Cuba en clasificatorio boxístico. cubadebate.cu La conquista de cinco fajas selló el desempeño de Cuba en el clasificatorio para el torneo de boxeo de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. Dueña de los 13 cupos intentados en la ciudad mexicana de Guadalajara, la formación de la Isla alzó todas sus coronas en el sector masculino y dejó buenas señales entre las damas.
(2026-03-18). Cuba obtiene cinco medallas de oro y dos de plata en clasificatorio de boxeo. radiohc.cu La selección masculina de boxeo de Cuba conquistó cinco medallas de oro y dos de plata en el torneo clasificatorio disputado en Guadalajara, México, para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. | Entre las cinco victorias en la final, Alejandro Claro (55 kg) se impuso 5-0 al guatemalteco Daniel Mijangos; Erislandy àÅlvarez (65 kg), también resultó vencedor unánime frente al nicaragàºense Andy Javier Caballero; y Saidel Horta (60 kg) se impuso por no presentación de su rival. | Yusnier Sorsano (70 kg) y Keylor García (80 kg) se colgaron los otros dos títulos para la mayor isla de…
(2026-03-18). Otorgan categoría de Profesor Emérito de la Universidad Central a destacada pedagoga villaclareña. radiohc.cu 
Por sus méritos y entrega sin límites a la formación de las nuevas generaciones, la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas otorgó la categoría docente especial de Profesor Emérito de la Facultad de Humanidades a la Doctora en Ciencias Mayra Rodríguez Ruíz, quien por más de 40 años, desde 1978, atesora una rica trayectoria en la casa de altos estudios villaclareña. | Confianza, respeto, y pasión son virtudes de esta pedagoga, jubilada y reincorporada, que entre otras responsabilidades, ha sido Jefa de departamentos, Vicedecana docente de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Decana de la Facultad de Humanidad…
(2026-03-18). Vietnam seguirá apoyando a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, resalta exitosos resultados de la cooperación Cuba-Vietnam en la producción de arroz. Recibe al compañero Nguyen Van Quang, presidente de la empresa Agri-VMA, que desarrolla en Los Palacios, Pinar del Río, el cultivo del grano en tres modalidades de gestión.
(2026-03-18). UE deveria negociar com a Rússia afirma líder belga. globalresearch.ca Alguns líderes europeus comeàßam a admitir a necessidade de um diálogo produtivo com Moscou. Em uma declaraàßà£o recente, o primeiro-ministro belga, Bart De Wever, instou outras autoridades europeias a negociarem diretamente com a Rússia. Segundo ele, somente por meio da …
(2026-03-18). Cantonment board staff not civil servants, Supreme Court rules. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tues ≠ ≠day declared that employees of cantonment boards are not civil servants and, therefore, cannot invoke the jurisdiction of the Federal Service Tribunal (FST) against disciplinary actions. | A two-judge SC bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, issued the ruling while deciding a civil petition filed by the executive officer of the Sialkot Cantonment Board against the Nov 20, 2023 judgement by the FST Islamabad. The court set aside the tribunal's judgement, which had ordered a de novo inquiry (fresh invest…
(2026-03-18). serie Tras las huellas del Che. indybay.org serie (1/7) 2024 | Tras las huellas del Che…
(2026-03-17). Trump warns Iran may weaponise Strait of Hormuz, urges allies to send warships. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump made a startling claim during remarks on the escalating Iran crisis, saying he had predicted the 9/11 attacks years before they happened. The statement came as the U.S. president warned that Iran could use the Strait of Hormuz as a powerful economic weapon against global oil supplies. Trump also urged allied nations to send warships to help secure the critical waterway, warning that Iranian naval mines could explode at any moment. The remarks come as tensions between Washington and Tehran deepen and fears grow that the world's most important oil chokepoint could be disrupted.
(2026-03-17). 4 ways US Israel war against Iran will change the world. ummid.com As the smoke clears over the ruins of Tel Aviv and the burning tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a historical irony is emerging: The US-Israel war against Iran intended to cement American dominance may instead be the moment the United States loses its status as the world's sole superpower.
(2026-03-17). US military 'defeat' in Iran war: Skyrocketing casualties across 7 mid-east nations revealed. hindustantimes.com More than 200 US troops have been wounded across seven Middle Eastern countries, with at least 13 killed in Iran's missile and drone onslaught plus a deadly KC‚Äë135 crash in Iraq. CENTCOM admits many injuries are late‚Äëreported TBIs, even as Trump quietly backs away from his pledge to personally secure the Strait of Hormuz and leans on allies to take over. With polls showing only 27% of Americans support his Iran strikes and a majority convinced he's using excessive force, is the rising casualty toll turning Operation Epic Fury into a political liability ahead of the 2026 midterm…
(2026-03-17). Sri Lanka announces four-day work week to conserve fuel amid ongoing Hormuz crisis. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and subsequent global oil crisis, Sri Lanka has moved to four-day work week in a bid to conserve fuel and avoid another crippling energy crisis, reported Channel News Asia. | The decision comes amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world's most crucial oil shipping routes — following Iran's retaliation against the US and Israel. As the conflict enters its third week, nations reliant on imported energy are racing to conserve supplies. Sri Lanka, still recovering from its severe 2022 economic crisis, has moved quickly…
(2026-03-17). Blocking Fertilisers: The Hormuz Strait and Agricultural Shock. dissidentvoice.org The closure of virtually all commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz occasioned by the Iran War is not merely a matter of oil and gas, the usual prized duo that feature in the nervous chatter of global markets. There are other less conspicuous products that have also been snared in the process. Consider fertilisers, …
(2026-03-17). How China could shorten path to military recovery after the war. haaretz.com Since the outbreak of war, Beijing has been mostly talk and little walk. But the day after, when Tehran seeks China's help rebuilding militarily in return for oil, could offset what the U.S. and Israel have achieved…
(2026-03-17). What Might Lenin Have Thought About the US-Israeli War on Iran (and the War in Ukraine). dissidentvoice.org Facit indignatio versum (Indignation makes my verses) — Juvenal In his analyses of the causes of the first world war, Lenin stressed the importance of understanding the policies the belligerent states pursued before the war. Borrowing from the Prussian military theorist Carl von Clausewitz, the Bolshevik leader argued that war is politics by other (namely, …
(2026-03-17). Russia's Rosatom condemns strike on territory of Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant. al-monitor.com March 17 (Reuters) – Rosatom, Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, condemned a strike on the territory of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday and called for de-escalation around the facility."We categorically condemn what has occurred and call on all sides in the conflict to use every effort to de-escalate the situation around the Bushehr nuclear power plant," the head of Rosatom, Aleksei Likhachev said in a statement.
(2026-03-17). Why a Fragmented Iran is Israel's Greatest Security Threat. fairobserver.com Israeli and Western strategic circles have arguably reached their most pivotal point since the Iranian Islamic Revolution of 1979. Following the 12-Day War of June 2025, during which the US and Israel executed precision strikes on Iranian nuclear sites Isfahan and Natanz, the follow-up US-Israeli joint operation in early 2026 shattered the regime's spine. The…
(2026-03-17). UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant. al-monitor.com The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage.The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) "has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening", the Vienna-based agency posted on social media. "No damage to the plant or injuries to staff reported."Agency head Rafael Grossi "reiterates his call for restraint during the conflict to avoid any risk of a nuclear accident", the statement said.
(2026-03-17). Democracy Now! 2026-03-17 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 17, 2026; Israel Says It Has Assassinated Iran's Security Chief, Ali Larijani, Known for Negotiating with the West; Ground Invasion of Iran Could Be "Suicide Mission" for U.S.: Ex-Army Intelligence Analyst; Report from Havana as Trump Threatens to "Take" Cuba & Pushes for Ouster of Cuban Leader; Prairieland Trial: Anti-ICE Protesters Convicted on Terrorism Charges as DOJ Targets "Antifa Cell" | Headlines for March 17, 2026; Israel Says It Has Assassinated Iran's Security Chief, Ali Larijani, Known for Negotiating with the West; Ground Invasion of I…
(2026-03-17). Israel Says It Has Assassinated Iran's Security Chief, Ali Larijani, Known for Negotiating with the West. democracynow.org 
How long will the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran last? Regime change in Iran will not be as "easy and quick" as U.S. warmongers may have initially believed, says Iranian American political analyst Trita Parsi. Israel claims that it has successfully assassinated Iran's powerful security chief Ali Larijani, who Parsi says could have played a role in future ceasefire negotiations. "The Israelis have fought so hard to get the United States to go into a full-scale war with Iran for more than 20 years," says Parsi. "It is in their interest to prolong this war as long as they can, and kill…
(2026-03-17). Iran warns US against any troop deployment on its soil amid regional war. hindustantimes.com Iranian officials have warned U.S. against sending troops to its territory amid the raging regional war between the two nations. Speaking to Sky News in Tehran, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said "even suggesting that a foreign country can put boots on the ground of another country… is very much wrong, very reckless, illegal." Khatibzadeh said Tehran was focused on defending its sovereignty and was not considering negotiations for now. Delivering a message to Washington, he urged the U.S. to "think twice when they are thinking about Iran," accusing Israel of pursuing their own agenda "at the expense…
(2026-03-17). War on Iran: Propaganda in overdrive as Trump's war spirals out of control. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch As the US and Israel battle to control the narrative of their war against Iran, their messaging gets harder to defend, reports Al Jazeera's Listening Post. With the war entering its third week, the upper hand that the United States and Israel hold militarily is being countered asymmetrically by Iran which has…
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Expert gives his take on Iran attack objectives. eng.belta.by Israel and the United States clearly aim to dominate the region and take control of logistics and energy resources, Aleksandr Tishchenko said.
(2026-03-17). Netanyahu dead. But even his of video is being derided as AI. haaretz.com Netanyahu with six fingers, a brimming cappuccino that won't spill: Conspiracy theories have exploded over social media, in English and Arabic, contending that Israel's prime minister was killed in an Iranian missile strike and that AI-generated videos have taken his place…
(2026-03-17). Ontario's Tory government tries and fails to ban Toronto Al-Quds Day demonstration. wsws.org Thousands demonstrated in Toronto last Saturday in opposition to the US-Israeli war of aggression on Iran and in support of the Palestinian people.
(2026-03-17). Iran missile fire kills two in central Israel: medics. al-monitor.com An Iranian missile barrage killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, medics said Wednesday, with the national railway company announcing shrapnel impact disrupted train services.Authorities reported that falling munitions had hit multiple sites in central Israel in the overnight barrage that triggered air raid sirens across the area, after another day of heavy Israeli bombardments in Iran and Lebanon.The latest deaths took the toll from missile attacks on Israel since the start of the Middle East war late last month to 14 people.
(2026-03-17). U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran's historical sites violate civilizational identity. workers.org 
The following article was posted by the Tehran-based Islamic Republic News Agency on March 15, 2026. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has stressed the fact that U.S.-Israeli attacks against museums and historical sites constitute an assault on part of Iran's civilizational identity. "Attacks against . . . |
(2026-03-17). The post-October 7 wars in Iran and Lebanon are turning into Vietnam. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempt to gain support by warring with Iran and Hezbollah ahead of elections is already backfiring. What happens when his base realizes the repeated promises of 'total victory' were a lie?
(2026-03-17). 'Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation': Senior US counter-terrorism official resigns to protest Mideast war. dawn.com A senior US counter-terrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli "I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran," Joseph Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, said in his resignation letter to President Donald Trump. | Kent — a former member of the Green Beret special forces who served multiple combat tours — said "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due t…
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Israel Urges Iranian Uprising While Privately Saying They'd "Get Slaughtered" truthout.org Israeli officials are reportedly urging the U.S. to join them in their public urging of Iranians to stage an uprising against their government, even as the Israeli government internally assesses that protesters would be "slaughtered" if they did so, demonstrating Israel's blasé attitude toward Iranian lives amid its bombardments of the country. According to reporting by The Washington Post… |
(2026-03-17). Collapse of Global Trust in Western Diplomacy. ummid.com The unfolding war against Iran — driven, in the view of many observers, by the strategic calculations of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has become a defining moment in the collapse of global trust in Western diplomacy.
(2026-03-17). Israeli strike hits central Beirut after evacuation warning. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, March 18 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike hit Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood in the centre of the city on Wednesday, a Reuters witness said, with a loud explosion heard in the area after the Israeli military warned residents to evacuate a building ahead of the strike.The attack was part of a broader wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday, including raids on other parts of the Lebanese capital, as well as southern and eastern areas of the country, signalling an intensification of Israel's campaign against the Iran-backed Hezbollah.
(2026-03-17). As Israel keeps bombing Iran, Palestinians face growing violence in West Bank. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! Democracy Now! speaks with Iranian Israeli political activist Orly Noy, editor of the Hebrew-language news site Local Call, about her recent article, "Longing for My Tehran." "It's been a very emotional time since the beginning of the war, not just because we are constantly running in and out of shelters," says Noy, "but…
(2026-03-17). grandiose plans for south Lebanon ground offensive topple Hezbollah. haaretz.com The IDF says that it wants to control the area of Lebanon south of the Litani River — but Hezbollah's presence there has been limited since 2024 ‚ñ Meanwhile, Trump hopes to break the Iranian siege on the Gulf and weighs damaging Iran's oil facilities…
(2026-03-17). Trump whines it's a 'little unfair' of Iran to fight back. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has claimed it's a "little unfair" that a predominantly brown, Muslim country has decided to actually fight back against US colonialism. The US and Israel started the war in Iran with illegal and unprovoked attacks. Yet now, it seems that shit got a little too real for him. I AM LOST FOR WORDS… […] | By
(2026-03-17). Drone hits US embassy in Baghdad as Iran-backed groups stage attacks. scmp.com An explosion was heard in Baghdad early Wednesday, an Agence France-Presse journalist said, as Iraqi officials reported a drone and rocket attack targeting the US embassy. | The latest explosion came hours after multiple blasts were heard across the Iraqi capital, where a witness said he saw detonations likely caused by air defences intercepting projectiles over the embassy. | Diners at a restaurant in the city seemed undisturbed by the initial sounds of the blasts.
(2026-03-17). UAE's embarrassing crackdown: MBZ jailing victims who shared private explosion pics as Iran bombs. hindustantimes.com Iran's latest drone strikes on the UAE have sparked fury and fear after three foreign residents in Dubai were reportedly jailed for privately sharing photos of an explosion with their families, even as missiles and drones continue to threaten vital energy and port infrastructure across the country. Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, warned that criminalising private, unshared photographs related to sensitive security incidents "risks punishing victims rather than protecting them," adding that many expatriates wrongly assume that sending a personal image to family members is harmless.
(2026-03-17). Trump claims mystery ex-president backed his war on Iran but no one is owning up. scmp.com Twice on Monday, US President Donald Trump said he had wrangled a confession of sorts from an Oval Office predecessor who he said had expressed regret in a private conversation about not attacking Iran the way Trump has been doing for more than two weeks. | But there's just a little problem: representatives for the four living former presidents — three Democrats and one Republican — said none had been in touch with Trump recently.
(2026-03-17). Iranians and Americans Are Not at War with Each Other. globalresearch.ca Often when a country is attacked by another country and two countries are at war, it is not realized adequately that people of both countries may not want this war.
(2026-03-17). Leqaa Kordia released from detention. rightsanddissent.org New Jersey resident Leqaa Kordia has finally been released from immigration detention after more than a full year in confinement in Texas. She can now return home as she continues to fight the government's deportation case against her. Leqaa was targeted for selective immigration enforcement in March 2025, nearly a year after her participation in a protest at Columbia University in April 2024, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, where nearly 200 of Leqaa's relatives have been killed. | On Friday, March 13, an immigration judge ruled for the third time in favor of releasing Leqaa on bail. The previous two times, DHS…
(2026-03-17). This magazine is unapologetically Palestinian — and entirely in Hebrew. haaretz.com Featuring writing from across Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, the online magazine Sabra hopes to fight the widespread dehumanization of Palestinians in Hebrew. Meanwhile, Israel's public broadcaster indulges wartime nostalgia, and an exhibition from a famous sculptor awaits a cease-fire…
(2026-03-17). Ground Invasion of Iran Could Be "Suicide Mission" for U.S.: Ex-Army Intelligence Analyst. democracynow.org 
We get an analysis of the Trump administration's Iran war strategy from former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Harrison Mann. "From day two of this war, the Trump administration has not known what to do and how to get out of this," says Mann, who resigned from the U.S. Army's Defense Intelligence Agency in 2024 over the Biden administration's policy in Gaza. As Trump is rumored to be eyeing the oil export hub of Kharg Island for seizure, Mann gives his assessment of a potential ground invasion of Iran. "Any attempt to seize this island would be close to a suicide mission,"…
(2026-03-17). US House panel subpoenas Pam Bondi to testify in Epstein investigation. scmp.com A US congressional committee said ‚Å on Tuesday it has ‚Å issued a subpoena to Attorney General ‚Å Pam Bondi to testify behind closed doors in its probe of the late convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein. | Bondi faces accusations that the Justice Department has concealed the names of powerful associates of Epstein in its release ‚Äåof millions of documents related to the late financier.
(2026-03-17). Suspected suicide attacks kill at least 23 in Nigeria's Maiduguri. geo.tv 
Members of the Nigerian Red Cross assist wounded victims into an ambulance after multiple explosions struck the northeastern city of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, March 16, 2026. — ReutersSecurity tightened, investigation underway in Maiduguri.Multiple blasts hit post office,…
(2026-03-17). Black Cube officials visited Slovenia, investigation says. Then a mysterious campaign began. haaretz.com Dan Zorella and Giora Eiland reportedly flew to Ljubljana in December; months later, covert recordings shook the election. Slovenia's intelligence agency reportedly confirms the visit…
(2026-03-17). US carrier Ford to go to port temporarily after fire. newarab.com 
The U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, The carrier, America's newest and the world's largest, is currently located in the Red Sea. It is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, the two officials said. | The warship has been deployed for nine months, including…
(2026-03-17). Selected Articles: The USA on the Path to World Domination and the Elimination of Democracy. globalresearch.ca 
By In the so-called democratic world, a hidden struggle for power is growing. The West is thus returning to a feudal …
(2026-03-17). MCPNG and UN hold media freedom talks in wake of attacks on women journalists. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch The United Nations in Papua New Guinea has met the leadership of the Media Council of PNG to advance collaboration in support of a strong, independent and responsible media sector, reports UNPNG. The meeting addressed recent incidents of threats and violence against journalists — especially attacks against women journalists and the growing…
(2026-03-17). Ambassador: Belarus and Kazakhstan working on new joint investment projects. eng.belta.by We have very robust trade, economic, and investment cooperation, Kazakhstan's Ambassador Timur Zhaksylykov said.
(2026-03-17). Colombia being bombed from Ecuador: Petro. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said Monday that evidence suggests Ecuador's armed forces are carrying out cross-border air strikes. During a televised cabinet meeting, Petro said that "a bomb has been found" that was apparently "dropped from a plane." "They are bombing us from Ecuador and it's not the armed groups," said the president. Petro said …
(2026-03-17). Ali Larijani, Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker, dies at 67. newarab.com 
(2026-03-17). Controlling Kharg Island: Options for United States. ummid.com The Trump administration is weighing whether US Special Forces could seize or neutralise the Kharg Island as part of its strategy to pressure Iran during the continuing war.
(2026-03-17). Climate change brings changes to North Kivu's agricultural practices in the DRC. globalvoices.org North Kivu has four seasons: Two wet seasons and two very short dry seasonsGlobal VoicesA maize variety exhibition. Photo by Hervé Mukulu from This article by Hervé Mukulu was first published on the news site
(2026-03-17). Suspect's Death in Police Custody Blamed on Police Negligence. plusnews.ug 
The death of murder suspect Sam Emong in police custody has sparked serious allegations of negligence against Katine Police in Soroti district, with his family claiming he was denied medical care while detained.Emong was arrested on Monday, March 9, 2026, on murder charges and remained in custody until Sunday, March 15, when he was pronounced …
(2026-03-17). Travelodge 'standard' security is overhauled to protect women. thecanary.co 
Travelodge has finally mandated ID checks for all replacement room keys this week. The policy change comes after widespread outrage over over the sexual assault of a solo female guest. As the Canary reported previously: a woman was sexually assaulted after making a solo booking at the hotel — only for staff to give her […] | By
(2026-03-17). BREAKING: Federal Bill Introduced to Strip COVID-19 "Vaccine" Manufacturers of Liability Protection. globalresearch.ca Representative Chip Roy has introduced the
(2026-03-17). Ben-Gvir defies court ruling ordering he promote Netanyahu trial investigator. haaretz.com Ben-Gvir has yet to promote the lead investigator in one of Netanyahu's corruption cases, despite Police Commissioner Danny Levy recommending her advancement…
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Ultra-Orthodox group breaks into West Bank Tomb, removed by IDF hours later. haaretz.com Pilgrimages to the site believed to be Joseph's Tomb are held periodically and require coordination with Israeli security forces; the army said it evacuated the group and handed them over to police for questioning after clashes with local Palestinians…
(2026-03-17). Centrists are sinking in France, but can the left unite to stop fascism? peoplesworld.org 
When French Communist Party leader Fabien Roussel campaigned for the mayoral seat in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, he ran on a platform built around the concrete economic demands of working people: decent wages, accessible public services, affordable housing, and an end to the austerity squeeze that has drained municipal budgets for years. His pitch, which he called the …
(2026-03-17). Lukashenko sends greetings to Minsk International Book Fair. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to the participants and guests of the 33rd edition of the Minsk International Book Fair.
(2026-03-17). CDF Meets Ethiopian Ambassador, Praises Strong Uganda—Ethiopia Ties. plusnews.ug 
CDF Meets Ethiopian Ambassador, Praises Strong Uganda—Ethiopia TiesThe Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the strong and enduring relationship between Uganda and Ethiopia during a high-level meeting with Ethiopia's Ambassador to Uganda at the Special Forces Command Headquarters on Monday. Ambassador Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu …
(2026-03-17). The Liberal Party should trial community primaries. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's political parties are confronting a long-standing issue that has been gradually worsening over many years: the decline in party membership and the diminishing local political machinery that historically supported them.
(2026-03-17). Greyhounds and supporters to rally as Scotland and Wales look to ban greyhound racing. thecanary.co 
The Unbound the Greyhound coalition is staging a rally at the Scottish parliament on Wednesday 18 March. Nine animal welfare organisations are working together to ban greyhound racing in Scotland. And the rally comes ahead of the Stage 3 vote for the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill. In Wales, the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) […] | By
(2026-03-17). Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill three soldiers. newarab.com 
(2026-03-17). Aleinik meets with head of Qatari diplomatic mission. eng.belta.by The parties exchanged views on issues of the regional and bilateral agenda. Sergei Aleinik expressed concern over the escalation of the situation in the Middle East, which has affected Qatar and other friendly countries of the Persian Gulf.
(2026-03-17). Iran lobbying to move World Cup matches in LA, Seattle to Mexico. newarab.com 
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(2026-03-17). Spain's king acknowledges 'much abuse' in conquest of the Americas. scmp.com Spain's monarch said on Monday the Spanish conquest of the Americas included "much abuse" and "ethical controversies", striking a conciliatory tone amid a years-long row between Spain and Mexico over colonial-era abuses committed by the Spanish crown centuries ago. | King Felipe made the remarks while speaking with Mexico's ambassador to Spain, Quirino Ordaz, during a visit to a museum exhibition in Madrid about the role of women in pre-Columbian Mexico.
(2026-03-17). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia on Wed March 18. ummid.com Eid 2026 Moon: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and neighboring Arab states are gearing up to sight the Eid 2026 Moon, Crescent, of the month of Shawwal on Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-17). Israeli settlers sexually assault Palestinian man in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli The attack on the village of Khirbet Humsa took place around midnight over the weekend, when dozens of masked settlers stormed the community and attacked locals' homes and tents, according to eyewitnesses cited by H…
(2026-03-17). Israel minister's daughter who accused family of sexual abuse found dead. thecanary.co 
Shoshana Strook has been found dead at her home in Israel on Sunday 15 March 2026. The Daily Sabah reported that Strook was found: under circumstances that remain unclear, the Jerusalem Post reported. Police have launched an investigation into the death, though officials have not publicly disclosed details about the cause. Israel minister accused of […] | By
(2026-03-17). Fighting Resumes Between FARDC Coalition and M23/AFC Rebels. plusnews.ug 
Civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are once again bearing the brunt of renewed fighting, as fierce clashes between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and the March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels resume after a brief period of calm. The renewed violence has triggered massive displacement, …
(2026-03-17). Israeli officer 'seized ancient stone' during West Bank raid. newarab.com 
An Israeli police officer has been accused of seizing an ancient stone from a West Bank village, the latest act by Meir Rotter, head of the Israel Police's ultra-Orthodox community department, was friends with
(2026-03-17). Trump faces impasse over Iran war. al-monitor.com Having failed to clearly define an objective or exit strategy ⚪ and sell the American public on a new war in Iran ⚪ President Donald Trump finds himself at an impasse, mere weeks into the conflict.Add to that the high-profile protest resignation of a senior US counterterrorism official on Tuesday, who said publicly that the Islamic republic posed "no imminent threat to our nation" and he couldn't "in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran."
(2026-03-17). Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Every Classroom. truthout.org A federal judge has placed a permanent injunction on a law in Arkansas that requires the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom and library, ruling that the statute violates Supreme Court precedent and the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. The ruling does not affect the entirety of the state, but rather six specific school districts where the children of seven… |
(2026-03-17). Trump Revokes Commercial Licenses for Thousands of Immigrant Truckers. lataco.com The rule revokes commercial licenses from immigrants with a variety of temporary protections, regardless of whether or not they're authorized to work in the United States.
(2026-03-17). Former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to Retire by April. lataco.com Bovino is one year away from the mandatory age of retirement in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and has been a part of the agency for 30 years.
(2026-03-17). Anti-Muslim politicians should crawl back in the sewer. workers.org 
While anti-Muslim rhetoric is not new in the United States, the recent slew of bigoted comments by foulmouthed, racist politicians claiming that Muslims "don't belong" in the U.S., along with calls for their "mass expulsion," must be soundly denounced. Demonstrators oppose Trump's travel ban on Muslims, at Philadelphia airport, Jan. . . . |
(2026-03-17). Suicide attacks in Nigeria kill 23, wound more than 100. scmp.com Multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, police said Tuesday, . | The three blasts, which struck on Monday evening, came after an attack on a military post overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected jihadists.
(2026-03-17). India's obsession with Civil Services is killing innovation. ummid.com In the long run, a nation that values its innovators as much as its administrators will stand a far better chance of building the technological future it hopes to lead.
(2026-03-17). Israel begins its long-planned ground invasion of Lebanon. wsws.org News media reports have confirmed that Israel has started its long-planned ground invasion of southern Lebanon with plans to seize the entire area south of the Litani River which is roughly the southern third of Lebanon.
(2026-03-17). Tom Henehan: A revolutionary life. wsws.org Yesterday would have been the 75th birthday of Tom Henehan, a member of the Political Committee of the Workers League who was assassinated in 1977. We are republishing here a tribute delivered by David North at a meeting in 1997.
(2026-03-17). Worse vote suppression bill since Jim Crow heads for Senate vote. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Is it possible to make an already terrible voter suppression bill—right-wing GOP President Donald Trump's top legislative and political priority—even worse? That's what the Senate's ruling Republicans have crafted in their latest version of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE Act). But once it's there, a united phalanx of all 45 Democrats and both independents …
(2026-03-17). American Axle workers speak out against UAW bureaucracy ahead of contract talks. wsws.org The bitterness expressed by workers is rooted in the outcome of the 2008 American Axle strike, which lasted 87 days and ended in a devastating concessions agreement imposed by the UAW, with wages slashed to as low as $10 an hour.
(2026-03-17). How Larijani's killing could narrow diplomatic offramps for Iran war. al-monitor.com The IRGC, already strengthened by its central role in the war and its ties to newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, may consolidate further influence over security and foreign policy.
(2026-03-17). Anti-choice Lords are coming for the 'pills by post' abortion scheme. thecanary.co 
A small set of women in the House of Lords are trying to end access to abortion telemedicine. More commonly known as the 'pills by post' scheme introduced during Covid-19 to ensure continued safe access to pregnancy terminations via remote consultations. It was made permanent in March 2022. MPs tabled a similar proposal to end […] | By
(2026-03-17). Cuba remains in US crosshairs despite war against Iran. infobrics.org Washington aims to strengthen its dominance in the Caribbean region.
(2026-03-17). US military tracks 23 Chinese port projects in Latin America, general tells Congress. scmp.com The US military is monitoring 23 Chinese port projects and 12 space-enabling facilities across Latin America and considers every one of them "a potential dual-use asset" that could support Chinese military operations, the top US commander for South America told Congress on Tuesday. | General Francis Donovan, head of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), made the disclosure during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on US military posture in the western hemisphere.
(2026-03-17). With no options left, Netanyahu sets his sights on invalidating the elections. haaretz.com Netanyahu's attempt to oust the election committee's legal adviser marks an escalation in the prime minister's quest to sabotage Israel's democratic procedure…
(2026-03-17). Court 'Castrates' Computer Misuse Act; 2022 Amendment Declared Illegal. plusnews.ug 
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022 was enacted in violation of parliamentary procedure, and declared the provisions challenged in three consolidated petitions null and void. This is in a unanimous judgment delivered by a Panel of Five Justices of the Constitutional Court with Justice Irene Mulyagonja writing the lead …
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Israel Police probe senior Netanyahu office official for a year over suspected rape of political activist. haaretz.com Police say they have medical evidence, WhatsApp messages and contemporaneous accounts — but absence of complaints from alleged victims could lead to case closure…
(2026-03-17). Yemen: Apparent Excessive Force Against Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Supporters of Southern Transitional Council protest in front of Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden, Yemen, February 19, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo | Yemeni government-aligned forces appear to have used excessive force in February against protesters supporting the Southern Transitional Council in Aden. Government forces in three locations fired at protesters supporting the group and made arrests and held people for days without due process in Aden and Hadramout. The Yemeni government should provide accountability and justice for the Southern Transitional Council's violations in ar…
(2026-03-17). Regulators Didn't Act on Nearly 600 Oil Wells Operating Illegally in Oklahoma. truthout.org Five years ago, Oklahoma oil regulators took on a project with an impressive name: the Source of Truth. State officials wanted a comprehensive database capturing all vital information about the more than 11,000 wells in Oklahoma that shoot the toxic byproduct of oil production back underground. I'd heard about this project from several people during the 18 months I had spent reporting on the… |
(2026-03-17). Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard. al-monitor.com March 18 (Reuters) – A drone attack targeted the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and an explosion was heard in the area, security sources said early on Wednesday. (Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed; Editing by Tom Hogue)…
(2026-03-17). Iran: Unlawful Strikes Across Gulf Endanger Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An Emirates aircraft prepares for landing as a smoke plume rises from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport, UAE, on March 16, 2026. | © 2026 AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-03-17). Landmark trial of UK pro-Palestine organisers concludes. newarab.com 
The Jamal, director of the Both Nineham and Jamal…
(2026-03-17). US carrier Ford, deployed in war with Iran, to go to port temporarily after fire. al-monitor.com By Idrees Ali and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, deployed in operations against Iran, is expected to temporarily pull into port after a fire on board, U.S. officials said on Tuesday, the 18th day of the war with Tehran.The carrier, America's newest and the world's largest, is currently located in the Red Sea. It is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, the two officials said.
(2026-03-17). Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — ReutersTrump says China fine with…
(2026-03-17). Afghanistan War Veteran Dies in ICE Custody One Day After Arrest. truthout.org On March 13, multiple Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in unmarked vehicles surrounded Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal in front of his home in Texas as he prepared to drive his children to school. The 41-year-old father of six children, who had served alongside the 3rd Battalion of the U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan, died in ICE custody the next day, leaving his family in shock… |
(2026-03-17). US 'grief author' convicted of murdering husband with lethal fentanyl dose. scmp.com A Utah woman was convicted on Monday of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and self-publishing a children's book about coping with grief. | Prosecutors said Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of the synthetic opioid into a cocktail that her husband Eric Richins drank in March 2022 at their home outside the affluent ski town of Park City. They said she was US$4.5 million in debt and falsely believed that when her husband died, she would inherit his estate…
(2026-03-17). One Battle After Another wins the top Academy Awards; Javier Bardem shows courage amid a general mood of disquiet, opposition. wsws.org That One Battle After Another won six Academy Awards is probably the most telling indicator of changes taking place in the artistic world, a complex reflection of important shifts in popular consciousness more broadly.
(2026-03-17). Treeage Rally for Climate, NY For All, Tax the Rich, Part 1. mediasanctuary.org New York's largest student-led climate action, TREEage, held its 5th annual Youth Day of Action on March 17th at the Capitol, in partnership with NY Renews, Invest in Our New York, Make the Road NY, and others. An estimated 1000 attended to tell Governor Hochul to maintain hard-fought mandates under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, and address additional, timely, pressing issues like tax inequality and passing New York for All to protect immigrants. At a rally on the Million Dollar Staircase, we hear from Assembly Members Jessica González-Rojas, Anna Kelles, Sarahana Shestha, Diana Moreno,…
(2026-03-17). 400 killed, over 200 injured in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital, claims Taliban. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In another significant development, Afghanistan's deputy government spokesperson said early Tuesday that Pakistan launched airstrike targeting Kabul hospital treating drug users resulted in the deaths of 400 people. | Pakistan had earlier denied hitting a hospital, saying its airstrikes in Kabul and eastern Afghanistan on Monday did not target any civilian sites.Earlier, Afghanistan's Health Ministry spokesperson Sharafat Zaman reported that the attack claimed the lives of more than 200 people. He said the drug treatment hospital was completely destroyed, speaking in an interview with local media…
(2026-03-17). Experts explain why snap combat readiness checks are necessary. eng.belta.by Why are snap combat readiness checks necessary? Experts provided answers to this question in the recent episode of BelTA's The Nation Speaks project.
(2026-03-17). The Billionaire Circus Is Back. Forgive Me If I Don't Clap. inequality.org Every year around this time, Forbes publishes its global billionaire rankings like a fantasy football league table for the ultra rich. The graphics sparkle, the fortunes climb, and commentators analyze the movements as if the global economy were a competition for who can stack the most cash. This year's list counts more than 3,400 billionaires …
(2026-03-17). China, Russia discuss boosting transport links as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping. scmp.com As heightened conflict in the Middle East disrupts global shipping, China and Russia are considering deeper cooperation on logistics — including use of the Arctic shipping route — to secure a more resilient supply chain. | At the inaugural China-Russia Logistics Business Forum held in Moscow on Monday, officials and business leaders discussed bolstering transport and infrastructure ties, calling such cooperation essential as geopolitical tensions reshape global supply chains, Chinese state news…
(2026-03-17). Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates. al-monitor.com March 18 (Reuters) – Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: AEGEAN AIRLINESGreece's largest carrier cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until April 22, and to Erbil and Baghdad until May 24. Flights to Dubai were cancelled until April 19 and to Riyadh until April 18. AIR BALTIC…
(2026-03-17). Minsk International Book Fair kicks off on 17 March. eng.belta.by One of the central themes of this year's fair will be the 35th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
(2026-03-17). UEFA could lose its tax privileges for failing to sanction Israel. thecanary.co 
UEFA is facing mounting political pressure in Switzerland following a parliamentary move that could threaten its tax privileges after failing to impose any sanctions on Israel. The French newspaper L'Équipe revealed that a group of left-wing members of parliament in the Swiss canton of Vaud submitted a draft resolution questioning whether the conditions for UEFA's […] | By
(2026-03-17). Navy E-2D Hawkeyes Appear To Be Rushing To The Middle East. twz.com 
A group of at least five carrier-capable U.S. Navy
(2026-03-17). Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh. ummid.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in India's immediate neighbourhood – Bangladesh and Nepal, which might have an impact on India's regional aspirations and impact.
(2026-03-17). Beware the right-wing race to the MAGA bottom. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-17). New arrivals could face 15-year wait for UK settlement under new immigration system. thecanary.co 
Thousands of people living and working in the UK could face up to 15 years before qualifying for permanent settlement. This could be the impact of major immigration reforms expected to take effect in April 2026. The UK government plans to introduce a new "Earned Settlement" framework. It'll replace the traditional five-year route to Indefinite […] | By
(2026-03-17). US General Michael Flynn Delivers Leadership Lecture to UPDF Senior Officers. plusnews.ug 
Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Michael Thomas Flynn has delivered a leadership lecture to senior officers of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The session brought together commandants from the National Defence College — Uganda, the Senior Command and Staff College Kimaka, directing staff, and members of the Joint Staff …
(2026-03-17). Early indications show Israel tank fire hit UN Lebanon base. newarab.com 
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Supporters Celebrate Release of Palestinian Leqaa Kordia — But Fight Continues. truthout.org Leqaa Kordia, along with her family and legal team, celebrated on Monday when the 33-year-old Palestinian was released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after over a year in detention — but they also pointed to the battles ahead as President Donald Trump's administration continues to crack down on immigrants and critics. "We are elated and relieved that Leqaa can finally return home… |
(2026-03-17). Islamophobia spikes in US amid Iran war. newarab.com 
The US is seeing a spike in Islamophobia in the wake of the A report issued on 9 March by the Centre for the Study of Organised Hate (CSOH) found that the ongoing war has triggered a surge in anti-Muslim hate online in the US. | "Since the start of 2026, harmful content targeting Muslims across social media platforms has escalated at an alarming pace," reads the report, noting that the level of anti-Muslim posts had already been at a steady high since the onset o…
(2026-03-17). Saige England: Journalists must stand up and report with the moral courage of abolitionists. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England Every week, health prevailing, I march with our Palestinian friends and their supporters in Aotearoa New Zealand. And my country is one which — under Britain — was colonised. Colonisation perpetrates injustices against indigenous people. This legacy is still felt by Indigenous people today. All around the world we must dismantle…
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Belarus, Oman introduce mutual visa-free travel. eng.belta.by The agreement between the government of Belarus and the government of Oman on the mutual visa waiver for holders of ordinary national passports came into force on 17 March.
(2026-03-17). The hard truth about whistleblowing in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-17). Iraqi government, Kurdish authorities reach deal to resume oil exports to Turkey's Ceyhan port. al-monitor.com By Ahmed Rasheed and Yomna EhabBAGHDAD, March 17 (Reuters) – The Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government reached an agreement to resume oil exports to Turkey's Ceyhan energy hub starting on Wednesday, Iraq's oil minister said on Tuesday.Oil flow from Ceyhan port is expected to start at 10 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) on Wednesday, state media said, citing Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani.
(2026-03-17). UK colonialism on full display over official attitude to Cyprus. thecanary.co 
The UK's Chief of Defence Staff has publicly said that Cyprus is effectively Great Britain's aircraft carrier — showing the true colonial colours of the very top of the UK's armed forces. Sir Richard Knighton rejected suggestions that the UK should deploy naval assets to the Middle East. He was also accused of leaving the […] | By
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org The 900 terminated workers at the FATE tire plant are demanding their jobs back while 2,300 workers at Portland Community College in Oregon have struck to demand cost-of-living raises.
(2026-03-17). Iraq unable to ship oil to Lebanon plant amid Hormuz closure. newarab.com 
The oil, used by Lebanon to operate its power plants, is supplied by Iraq as part of a 2021 agreement between the two countries.
(2026-03-17). A Country with 16 Official Languages and the Second-largest Proven Gold Reserves in Africa Wants to Sit at the Table with BRICS>. infobrics.org Zimbabwe, a country with 16 official languages and 2nd largest proven gold reserve[He] requested a place in BRICS alongside Brazil, Russia, China, India, and South Africa, citing 1,6 confirmed tons and a potential of 13 tons in new areas, targeting investments in 2026…
(2026-03-17). Gilani directs austerity measures for Senate aimed at saving Rs700m. dawn.com Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani directed on Tuesday the implementation of "wide-ranging austerity measures", projecting a reduction of more than 50 per cent in the Senate Secretariat's remaining budgetary utilisation for the current fiscal year, which is believed to translate into savings of around Rs700-750 million. | A statement issued by the Senate Secretariat said that Gilani presided over a high-level meeting at the secretariat today to review the The austerit…
(2026-03-17). Climate Policy as a Tool of Financial Control. globalresearch.ca For years the climate debate has been presented to the public as a dispute over science, emissions targets, and environmental policy. But something much larger has been quietly taking shape behind the scenes. | The real transformation is not occurring in …
(2026-03-17). Brazil Next Target of Trump's "Neo-Monroe" Strategy. globalresearch.ca Recent developments indicate Brazil is facing renewed pressure from the Trump administration. | Washington has PCC, Comando Vermelho, alleged Hezbollah-linked networks, …
(2026-03-17). Gov't Seeks Approval of UGX 6 Trillion Spent Last Year. plusnews.ug 
A request by the Government of Uganda for supplementary funding worth Shs6 trillion to cover past expenditure has reignited concerns over public spending discipline and accountability. The Supplementary Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2025 was tabled before Parliament by Henry Musasizi, seeking approval for funds drawn from the Consolidated Fund during the 2024/2025 financial year to address …
(2026-03-17). Surgery in Russia: What I Found Behind the Curtain of Western Assumptions. badvolf.com It began the way many medical stories do — not with a dramatic emergency, but with a moment of hubris. I was trying to move a 1,000-kilogram CNC wood router, a piece of industrial equipment that had absolutely no interest in being relocated into my garage to complement my engineering and woodworking interests. My body disagreed with my ambition, and an umbilical hernia I had originally sustained a few years earlier in Donbass made its objections known with renewed emphasis. …
(2026-03-17). Japan's EC-2 Electronic Warfare Jet, Arguably The World's Ugliest Aircraft, Just Flew For The First Time. twz.com 
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Lukashenko sees potential to double trade with Kazakhstan. eng.belta.by Belarus has potential to double trade with Kazakhstan, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Timur Zhaksylykov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Belarus, on 17 March.
(2026-03-17). Was Ilya Muromets a Bykhov hero? Historian on 19th century folk legends. eng.belta.by Igor Marzalyuk noted that Evdokim Romanov preserved several versions of a legend about Ilyushka that existed in Bykhov Uezd.
(2026-03-17). The Bleak Energy Future of Ukraine and the European Union. covertactionmagazine.com Ukraine's energy system, as well as storage facilities, oil and gas pipelines, stations, and related infrastructure, which until 2022 supplied the bulk of hydrocarbons and electricity to the European Union, have now effectively ceased to exist. Ukraine is experiencing a significant shortage of gas and oil for its own needs. According to the British news …
(2026-03-17). Lush and Migrant Rights Network launch nationwide campaign to challenge racist narratives. thecanary.co 
Lush and Migrant's Rights Network have launched a nationwide campaign on Monday 16 March 2026 to help to highlight and challenge the racism being used to divide our communities. This new initiative runs across 101 of Lush's stores until Monday 30 March. And highlights how politicians and media outlets blame migrant workers for the sick […] | By
(2026-03-17). Wyoming governor signs restrictive six-week abortion ban into law. peoplesworld.org 
CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Just in time for Women's History Month, Wyoming's Republican-dominated legislature has passed a six-week abortion ban. Gov. Mark Gordon signed the bill into law while warning his GOP colleagues that there would most likely be legal pushback to the legislation. The bill makes abortion illegal after six weeks of pregnancy. Those found violating the …
(2026-03-17). Pakistani airstrike on Kabul addiction hospital kills hundreds, says Taliban. hindustantimes.com Pakistan's alleged airstrike on Kabul's Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, reportedly killing around 400 people and injuring about 250, is being condemned by the Taliban as a "crime against humanity," while Islamabad denies hitting any hospital and insists it only targeted militant infrastructure. Watch for more…
(2026-03-17). Tomgram: Clarence Lusane, Racial Genetics Is Trump's Defining Worldview (Full Stop!). warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Hey, the clip was "erroneously" posted at Donald Trump's Truth Social website, right? You know, the one I mean, the 62-second video clip (to the tune of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight") that featured Barack and Michelle Obama with …
(2026-03-17). Lies and false flags: Washington's blueprint for expanding the war at home and abroad. liberationnews.org 
There is a long history of lies, entrapment, and false flag operations used by U.S. security and intelligence services to advance their wars by creating crises that can be blamed on official enemies.
(2026-03-17). Nà£o há evidências de sabotagem russa no Mar Báltico afirma inteligência finlandesa. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, até mesmo as autoridades de países ocidentais està£o comeàßando a admitir que a Rússia nà£o está envolvida em operaàßàµes de sabotagem no Mar Báltico. Em um relatório recente, o governo finlandês admitiu nà£o ter encontrado evidências de sabotagem russa. …
(2026-03-17). Intensifica Guantánamo lucha contra precios abusivos. cubadebate.cu El enfrentamiento a los precios abusivos y especulativos continúa siendo una prioridad para las autoridades de la provincia de Guantánamo, como parte de las acciones dirigidas a proteger la economía familiar y garantizar el cumplimiento de las regulaciones comerciales.
(2026-03-17). Nvidia ya no es solo "la que hace chips" : Invierte 26.000 millones para plantar cara a OpenAI y DeepSeek. cubadebate.cu Durante años, Nvidia ha sido el gigante silencioso detrás de la revolución de la inteligencia artificial. Sus chips son el cerebro de prácticamente todos los modelos de IA del mercado. Pero la compañía ha decidido que ya no quiere ser solo ´el proveedor ª. Quiere ser también el creador.
(2026-03-17). ®Cuadernos de Nuestra América ® dedicates issue to Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu As part of the commemorations marking the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI) and RUTH Casa Editorial presented Special Issue No. 18 of the journal *Cuadernos de Nuestra América*. | Experts from the center—including José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez, Director of CIPI; Saray àÅlvarez Hidalgo, Director of RUTH Casa Editorial; Carlos Tablada Pérez, President of the latter publishing house; and other guests attending the presentation—highlighted the significance of the journal and its accompanying articles. The event took plac…
(2026-03-17). Semillas de moringa para purificar el agua. cubadebate.cu La Moringa oleifera es un árbol originario del sur del Himalaya, que hoy está presente en diferentes partes del mundo. Se dice que en América Latina se introdujo en 1920 y en Cuba se cultiva por todo el país. Según Roig, acá se conoce popularmente como moringa, paraíso francés, acacia, ben, palo jeringa, tilo francés o tilo americano.
(2026-03-17). Cuba advances in restoring national power grid following disconnection. radiohc.cu Cuba reports significant progress in the recovery of the National Power Grid (SEN) following its total disconnection on Monday, March 16. According to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the grid is now interconnected from the province of Pinar del Río all the way to Holguín, achieved through the synchronization of various power plants and generating units nationwide. | Davielquis Cortina Coba, Director of the Provincial Load Dispatch Center for the Holguín Electric Company, explained that the connection of the eastern region was achieved around 6: 00 a.m. local time. This was made possible through the 110-kilovolt…