(2026-03-28). US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Friday he believed Iran would hold talks with Washington "this week" as the US-Israeli war against Tehran entered its second month. | The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched air strikes across Iran, killing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sending shock waves across the globe.
(2026-03-28). Trump's new claim: They wanted me to be Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com In another seemingly bizarre claim, US President Donald Trump Wednesday March 25, 2026 said the 'Iranian leadership' with whom his administration is in talks proposed to even making him the New Supreme Leader of the country.
(2026-03-28). 'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd before speaking at the FII PRIORITY Summit at the Faena Hotel on March 27, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida, US. — AFPTrump reiterates claims Tehran ready to make deal.Talks ongoing to negotiate end to month-long war: Trump."Tehran's…
(2026-03-28). 'Cuba is next': Trump hints at future target, raises stakes after Iran, Venezuela moves. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump smiles as he delivers remarks at the Future Investment Initiative Institute's summit at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Florida, US, March 27, 2026. — ReutersTrump suggests Cuba nearing collapse amid economic crisis.Says US opens talks with Cuban leaders to…
(2026-03-28). Trump's War Gambit: Struggling to End the Middle East Conflict. devdiscourse.com With global energy prices soaring, Donald Trump confronts challenging options after a month of conflict with Iran. He must decide between negotiating a flawed deal or escalating militarily, risking a prolonged crisis that could overshadow his presidency. Despite diplomatic efforts, the conflict with a defiant Iran continues to impact the global economy.
(2026-03-28). Iran expands wave-84 strikes to US targets in Saudi Arabia, warns Israel | IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran has escalated its offensive with the 84th wave of strikes under "Operation True Promise," targeting U.S. assets in Saudi Arabia and issuing fresh threats against Israeli infrastructure. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps mocked Donald Trump's peace push while claiming hits on logistics and refueling assets at Prince Sultan Air Base. With warnings of tit-for-tat strikes on Israel's steel industry, the conflict is rapidly widening across military and economic targets.
(2026-03-28). Thursday 4/2: Webinar: Genocide in International Law and Its Application to Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/reg-O3J……
(2026-03-28). Gaza: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the West? indybay.org There will be no more life in the Gaza Strip: no more houses, schools, or hospitals rebuilt, because Israel cannot tolerate the memory of what it did. Equally brutal are the censorship and silence in the face of terror. Is there any redemption as long as Zionism exists?>
(2026-03-28). Palestina: Continuidad de las masacres y el terrorismo institucionalizado sionista. indybay.org Palestina: Continuidad de las masacres y el terrorismo institucionalizado sionista // Gaza: øHay luz al final del túnel para Occidente?>
(2026-03-28). Bank of America to pay US$72.5 million to settle Epstein sex-trafficking lawsuit. scmp.com Bank of America has agreed to pay US$72.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the bank facilitated a sex-trafficking ring orchestrated by Jeffrey Epstein, court documents showed on Friday. | Bank of America said separately that while it continued to deny supporting Epstein's crimes, "this resolution allows us to put this matter behind us and provides further closure for the plaintiffs".
(2026-03-28). Bank of America agrees to pay $72.5m to settle Epstein sex-trafficking suit. geo.tv 
US financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry, March 28, 2017, and obtained by Reuters July 10, 2019. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a…
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel: US Anger is Result of Failure to Control Cuba. orinocotribune.com On Friday, US President Donald Trump stated that following the Pentagon's attacks on Venezuela and Iran, "Cuba is next" on the list. | "Sometimes you have to use force, and Cuba is next," Trump said during a speech for the Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami, Florida. During his address, he ironically requested that the media "please" ignore the statement. | The US president recalled his recent deployment of the US Army, specifically the elite Pentagon unit Delta Force, to bomb the Venezuelan capital and kidnap President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Deputy Cilia Flores, in January. This followed months o…
(2026-03-28). Venezuela: 310 Released From Prison Under Amnesty Law. orinocotribune.com
(2026-03-28). Protests in Venezuela and US Demand Freedom for Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. orinocotribune.com 
Simultaneous marches were held in Caracas and New York on Thursday, March 26, demanding the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady and National Assembly Deputy Cilia Flores, who are being illegally held captive in the United States. In New York City and Plaza Bolívar in Caracas, hundreds of banners flew with a single slogan, "Free the Venezuelan presidential couple." | On Thursday, during the presidential couple's second hearing, people from different nationalities gathered near the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. There, with banners in hand, protesters c…
(2026-03-28). Israel strikes Iranian nuclear sites, steel factories, vows to. haaretz.com In response to the attack on the factories, Iran threatened to attack six steel plants in Israel and the Gulf states, mentioning Israel's Yehuda Group steel company in Ashdod and five other plants in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain…
(2026-03-28). W.E. Talk | Célio Hiratuka: stable China-Brazil cooperation offers an important reference in a more volatile world. ecns.cn Geopolitical conflict is reshaping the international economy in more direct ways. In late March, continued fighting in the Middle East disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor that carries about 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments, while Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July 2022.
(2026-03-28). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.
(2026-03-28). Trump uses Saudi event to tout Iran war gains, push Riyadh on Abraham accords. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump used his Miami speech at a Saudi sovereign wealth fund event to boast about US progress in the four‚Äëweek‚Äëold war with Iran, mock Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, and press Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords while warning Gulf states about past Iranian threats. He publicly urged Saudi Public Investment Fund governor Yasir Al‚ÄëRumayyan to "go back and explain" that "it's time now" for Riyadh to enter the Abraham Accords, saying he wants Saudi Arabia to "finally" join. Trump also told Gulf leaders that without US action, Iran wou…
(2026-03-28). The Hormuz Crisis: Why Controlling a Chokepoint is Harder Than Winning a War. moderndiplomacy.eu The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has directly impacted the security dynamics of the Strait of Hormuz. The geography of strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz makes it both a vulnerability and a geopolitical leverage. The strait is deep and wide enough to handle the world's largest crude oil tankers, and it …
(2026-03-28). Two China-owned mega ships begin transiting Hormuz Strait after standstill: report. ecns.cn Two 20,000-TEU container ships operated by China's COSCO SHIPPING Lines — CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean — which had been stranded in the Persian Gulf on the western side of the Strait of Hormuz, began transiting the strait on their return voyage to China, according to Cailian Press on Friday.
(2026-03-28). US weighs escalation as Iran's strikes wound hundreds of American troops. hindustantimes.com U.S. forces are facing mounting casualties as Iran intensifies drone and missile strikes across the Middle East, with over 300 American troops reportedly wounded amid the escalating conflict. Despite the toll, Donald Trump is weighing military options—including a potential ground invasion—even as Tehran rejects ceasefire terms and continues retaliation through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. With rising losses and regional threats expanding, the war risks entering a far more dangerous phase.
(2026-03-28). Middle East Tensions: U.S. and Israel Drive Conflict's Escalation. devdiscourse.com A missile launched from Yemen has heightened tensions in the Middle East, marking the first such event since the war involving Iran began. The conflict, which has drawn in U.S. and Israeli forces, has led to widespread instability, impacting global energy supplies and threatening further inflation.
(2026-03-28). Crucial Dynamics: Houthis Amidst U.S.-Israeli Tensions. devdiscourse.com Tensions in the Middle East intensified as a missile was launched from Yemen for the first time in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, said Israel's military on Saturday.
(2026-03-28). IDF identifies missile from Yemen in first since Hamas cease-fire. haaretz.com
(2026-03-28). Black Sea turns into a battlefield: A Turkish-operated tanker carrying Russian oil was hit. wsws.org The attack—carried out during the US-Israel war of annihilation against Iran, Türkiye's eastern neighbor—points to the danger of escalation and expansion in the Ukraine war.
(2026-03-28). Iranian resistance rejects the U.S. oil empire : WW commentary. workers.org 
Iranian resistance to the U.S-Israeli war is exposing the galaxy of U.S. imperialist states and installations in West Asia. This headlong and unprovoked military attack by the U.S. and Israel against a resistant Iran exposes the totality of state, oil and military interests involved in the exploitation and genocide of . . . |
(2026-03-28). Israel Air Force officer charged with leaking Iran strike date for Polymarket bets, court reveals. haaretz.com An indictment alleges the air force officer leaked real-time details of the June 2025 Israeli strike on Iran to guide Polymarket bets, netting about $244,000 with an associate…
(2026-03-28). Israel army near collapse? Netanyahu eyes draft extension as Mojtaba prepares 1 million strong force. hindustantimes.com Israel faces a mounting manpower crunch as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers extending mandatory military service to sustain multi-front operations. The Israel Defense Forces is reportedly short of thousands of troops, with warnings from Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about operational strain. Meanwhile, Iran signals escalation, claiming a "1-million strong" regional force and openly challenging Donald Trump amid rising tensions and troop deployments in the Middle East.
(2026-03-28). Iran shifts from barrages to fewer, more precise long‚Äërange missile strikes. hindustantimes.com Iran's missile strategy is evolving as surviving long-range systems, launched from hardened bases in eastern Iran, are proving harder to neutralize and increasingly effective. Despite heavy strikes by the United States and Israel, Tehran is firing fewer but more precise missiles, with a rising share penetrating air defenses. High-impact systems like the Khorramshahr and maneuverable Fattah variants are shifting the battlefield dynamic, targeting critical infrastructure across the Gulf. Analysts say improved tactics, interceptor shortages, and dispersed launch sites are allowing Iran to sustain pressure, signaling…
(2026-03-28). Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops. newarab.com 
An Iranian missile attack Friday wounded at least 10 US service members and damaged several planes at a military base in Two of the troops were seriously wounded, one of the officials said. The attack on Prince Sultan Air Base damaged several US refueling aircraft, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters. | The attack, which involved an Iranian missile as well as drones, comes a day after Pr…
(2026-03-28). The Minab school strike could become Trump's worst Iran nightmare? Araghchi's brutal message for UN. hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Minab school strike a "deliberate war crime" and accusing the U.S. of targeting civilians. Tehran cites missile evidence and reports of a U.S. "targeting mistake," while Washington denies responsibility even as a Pentagon probe continues. The incident has become a global flashpoint, intensifying calls for accountability and deepening the diplomatic standoff.
(2026-03-28). Insights | It's 'sheer folly' that we are bankrupting the UN when needing it more, says Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn "We are bankrupting the UN at a time when we need it more," said Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, during the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference.
(2026-03-28). Fear Trump but hesitating About "No Kings" ? Think Again! juancole.com ( What are we going to do about it? Waiting for the next elections is not enough. Hoping the opposition party unseats the MAGA regime is not enough. Complaining to your friends is not enough. Avoiding the news out of sheer exhaustion is certainly not enough. | We must protect our de…
(2026-03-28). Is Mohamed Salah next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League? ummid.com Speculations are rife that Egyptian footballer, Mohamed Salah, who is currently playing for Liverpool FC could be the next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League.
(2026-03-28). Cristiano Ronaldo Jr begins 8-week trial with Real Madrid. ummid.com Legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, has begun trial with Real Madrid's youth system.
(2026-03-28). The hardening of youth in Israel's nationalist enclave. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). CTET 2026 Result: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to announce the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result on its official website ctet.nic.in.
(2026-03-28). Global forensic legend Henry C Lee passes away at 87. ecns.cn The global forensic science community was saddened on Friday following news that world-renowned forensic scientist Henry C Lee passed away at his home in Henderson, Nevada. He was 87.
(2026-03-28). CBSE 10th 2026: Students to get results in two stages. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has successfully conducted the Class 10 board exam 2026, and is now preparing to announce the results of the students.
(2026-03-28). Don't call your defeat agreement: Iran warns United States. ummid.com Amidst repeated victory claims by Donald Trump administration, Tehran rebuked Washington asserting that the United States has actually been defeated in the ongoing war.
(2026-03-28). Cuba implements energy sovereignty measures in response to U.S. blockade crisis. radiohc.cu The Cuban power system faces a complex scenario due to the intensification of the US blockade, which has prevented fuel imports in recent months. This situation has generated a generation deficit exceeding 1,400 megawatts (MW), affecting the stability of the electrical service. | Given this situation, national authorities are prioritizing the extraction of domestic crude oil, the utilization of associated gas, and the restoration of capacity at the strategic thermoelectric plants in Felton, Guiteras, and Cienfuegos to maintain the current infrastructure. | Despite the severity of the sanctions imposed by the Unit…
(2026-03-28). Epicflow's new portfolio optimiser enters trials with the Dutch MOD. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Blossoms fuel village's tourism and vitalization. ecns.cn In Jinlong village, Daguan town of Nanchuan district, Chongqing, cherry blossoms have burst into full bloom, with thousands of pink blossoms creating a breathtaking scene against a backdrop of golden rapeseed fields. The stunning spring landscape is attracting throngs of visitors eager to enjoy the beauty and capture the moment of spring.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | 'Golden gateway' to reap 'golden fruits'. ecns.cn Since China and Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations in 1992, the two countries have achieved remarkable results that have drawn global attention. Since its launch in 2018, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has opened a "golden gateway" for deeper economic and trade cooperation between the two nations, injecting strong momentum into building a new "Golden 30 Years" of bilateral ties.
(2026-03-28). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has confirmed the date of Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result declaration on its official website.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | Hong Kong firms thrive at CIIE. ecns.cn "Hong Kong In" was the theme of the Hong Kong exhibition area in the China Pavilion at the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-03-28). Israel strikes south Beirut again amid Hezbollah clashes. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-03-28). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-03-28). Friday 3/27: Protest israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, SF…
(2026-03-28). Saturday 4/18: End the Medical Apartheid in Israeli Prisons! Free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! Free Them All! indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5wfGfiVZSCqA……
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Let's stand in solidarity for something! indybay.org Some street corner somewhere…
(2026-03-28). Saturday 4/11: Join the Apartheid-Free Movement: How Quakers are Working Together to End Apartheid. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/afscfriendsengagement/ev……
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Santa Rosa: No Kings! Protest March & Rally Against Facsism. indybay.org MARCH from either Santa Rosa Junior College (staring place 1) or Juilliard Park (starting place 2 – shorter by 1 mile) to the RALLY in Old Courthouse Square | Choir contingents will sing along the way!
(2026-03-28). Edwin Soto (1953-2026): Transit worker and lifetime supporter of the fight for socialism. wsws.org Edwin Soto was part of a generation of working class youth who were won to the cause of socialism in the course of the struggles of the 1960s and 70s.
(2026-03-28). Manipur's Intensified Crackdown on Militants: A Security Forces Success. devdiscourse.com In a significant security operation, forces in Manipur have arrested seven militants linked to four banned outfits, the police revealed on Saturday. The suspected individuals allegedly played roles in various bombings and other illicit activities across the state.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | Exhibitors from guest country of honor praise CIIE: It fosters gooperation. ecns.cn In 2025, China and Sweden mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. As one of the first Western developed countries to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, Sweden returned to the CIIE Country Exhibition after a six-year absence and served as a Guest Country of Honor for the first time.
(2026-03-28). Fourth humanitarian aid ship arrives to Cuba from Mexico. radiohc.cu The logistics support ship Huasteco, which departed from the port of Veracruz, arrived in Havana this Friday with more than 96 tons of humanitarian aid, including various food supplies, primarily beans and rice, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. | According to the Foreign Ministry, this fourth shipment brings the total humanitarian aid sent to the Cuban people by the Mexican government to 3,125 tons. This aid was delivered with the participation of the governments of Mexico City (CDMX) and Puebla, as well as social organizations. The Mexican government also supported the flotillas that departed fr…
(2026-03-28). Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the skipper of Saudi FC Al-Nassr, is back to Saudi Arabia after medical treatment in Madrid, Spain.
(2026-03-28). China urges WTO members to resist protectionism. ecns.cn China's commerce minister urged World Trade Organization members to oppose unilateralism and protectionism at a ministerial meeting, as global trade tensions strain the multilateral system, according to media reports.
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: A walking tour to "blow up" your No Kings Day plans. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | UAE highlights shared vision at CIIE. ecns.cn An Arab proverb says: "Language is but leaves; actions are the fruits." This saying aptly reflects the United Arab Emirates' practice at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-03-28). The Increasingly Dire Costs of the War on Iran. juancole.com By Pat Hynes with Anna Gyorgy | Economist
(2026-03-28). Probes launched over rising U.S. scrutiny. ecns.cn China has launched two trade barrier investigations targeting U.S. practices disrupting global industrial and supply chains and impeding trade in green products, in a calibrated response to Washington's new trade probes targeting China and other economies, officials and analysts said.
(2026-03-28). An American fairytale: Donald J, the man who thought he could work miracles. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). MS Dhoni to Miss Opening Weeks of IPL: Impact on Chennai Super Kings. devdiscourse.com Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to miss the initial two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season as per the Chennai Super Kings' latest statement. This comes after Dhoni, the celebrated wicketkeeper-batter, led Chennai to five championship victories before stepping down from captaincy in 2024.
(2026-03-28). Qeshm: Iran's Underground Missile Fortress. ummid.com As Qeshm becomes the focal point of a 21st-century energy war, its silent salt caves and ancient shrines serve as a reminder that while past empires and military coalitions like those of the Portuguese and British have eventually faded, the geological fortress of the strait remains anchored in the turbulent tides of history.
(2026-03-28). ICE at airports: A dress rehearsal for police state dictatorship. wsws.org The presence of ICE at airports is a further step in normalizing the use of armed federal agents and the military in civilian settings to intimidate and terrorize the population.
(2026-03-28). Iran warns Gulf civilians near US bases amid fears of wider escalation. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urging civilians in Gulf nations to evacuate areas near U.S. military bases ahead of potential strikes. As tensions escalate, advanced missile systems like Fattah-2 are being spotlighted, raising fears of a major escalation targeting American assets and regional allies. The warning comes amid reports of U.S. troop redeployments and operational strain, putting pressure on Donald Trump as the conflict risks widening across the Middle East.
(2026-03-28). Insights | Hainan FTP at 100 Days: Experts assess impact of customs closure milestone. ecns.cn The Hainan Free Trade Port has marked 100 days since launching its customs closure operations. As a strategic gateway for China-ASEAN cooperation, what tangible benefits will the FTP's policy innovations bring?
(2026-03-28). Two Rahmani 30 students secure fully funded MBBS admissions in Turkey, Italy. ummid.com Two students of Rahmani30, Mohammad Rehan Shahid and Md Rayhan Perwez, have secured fully funded MBBS admissions to medical universities in Turkey and Italy through competitive scholarship-based selection processes.
(2026-03-28). KV Admission 2026: Registration Steps. ummid.com Online registration for admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27 has started from Friday March 20, 2026.
(2026-03-28). Explore: Most comprehensive images of Saturn to date. ummid.com NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble Space Telescope have released never seen before images of planet Saturn and its glowing rings.
(2026-03-28). BFA holds sub forum themed 'World Economic Transformation: Asia's Leading Role'. ecns.cn Sub-forum themed "World Economic Transformation: Asia's Leading Role" of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 is held in Boao, Hainan Province, March 26, 2026.
(2026-03-28). US to send another 10,000 ground troops to Middle East, as war with Iran escalates. wsws.org The Wall Street Journal and Axios reported Thursday that the Trump administration is considering deploying an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East as the US war of aggression against Iran enters its fifth week. "If President Trump gives the go-ahead, the U.S. could soon have more than 17,000 ground troops on Iran's doorstep," the Journal reported.
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | Georgia's appointment with CIIE. ecns.cn Georgia is China's first free trade partner in the Eurasian region, and China has been Georgia's largest export market and third-largest trading partner for several consecutive years. The vast Chinese consumer market has brought tangible development opportunities and benefits to Georgia.
(2026-03-28). New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will cut school and homeless programs to balance New York City's budget. wsws.org Less than a year after his election, Mamdani is moving to implement austerity to meet the legal requirements of a budget "balanced" on behalf of the bond markets and the financial aristocracy.
(2026-03-28). Mass layoffs, inflation fuel strikes across Mexico. wsws.org Plant occupations and strike threats across Mexico are pitting workers against not only transnational corporations, but also the union bureaucracy and the Sheinbaum government.
(2026-03-28). OFSS Bihar Inter Admission 2026: Online Application Starts Soon. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has launched the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info) for Class 11 Admission 2026 and announced to start the Online Application process soon.
(2026-03-28). Had Israel Never Been Created. ummid.com Imagining a world in which the Balfour Declaration was never issued in 1917 and the State of Israel never emerged in 1948 requires re-examining the entire geopolitical architecture of the modern Middle East.
(2026-03-28). Federal judge delays sentencing of Chinese researcher Youhuang Xiang despite "time served" plea agreement. wsws.org A right-wing judge has stalled sentencing to probe fines and finances, extending Xiang's four- month incarceration amid a DOJ/university witch-hunt of Chinese scientists.
(2026-03-28). Adnan, Ashraf, Azim, Fatema among JAM 2026 Toppers, check full list. ummid.com Syed Adnan Shafi, Afimol Ashraf, Ryan Azim Shaikh, Muskan Fatema, and Arisha Tauqeer are among the JAM 2026 toppers the list of which was released by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) Thursday.
(2026-03-28). China vows to further expand opening-up. ecns.cn China reaffirmed on Thursday its commitment to further expanding high-standard opening-up and domestic demand, sharing development opportunities with the rest of the world, and welcoming businesses from all countries to further tap the Chinese market amid global challenges.
(2026-03-28). Writers Guild of America West staff union moves to shut down strike. wsws.org A binding arbitration proposal exposes the union's betrayal, ending the strike by surrendering workers' power and subordinating struggle to management-controlled processes.
(2026-03-28). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review regulations on work of local Party committees. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday held a meeting to deliberate on regulations on the work of local Party committees.
(2026-03-28). Central Asia's Active Pursuit of Clean Air and Energy. moderndiplomacy.eu As Central Asian countries continue to open the region more to tourism, international investment, and greater global attention through various nation-branding initiatives, environmental protection remains one ongoing transnational challenge. Specifically, addressing air pollution and smog that can cover entire cities for days, or even weeks, at a time, causing significant health hazards. Air quality has …
(2026-03-28). Modi's Foreign Policy: From Strategic Autonomy to Enforced Submission. ummid.com Far from leading the world, India today risks dissolving its independent voice within the very power structures it once sought to challenge.
(2026-03-28). Unveiling Jewar's Transformational Gateway: A New Dawn at Noida International Airport. devdiscourse.com In a grand inaugural event filled with festivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the first phase of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The occasion, highlighted by cultural performances, marked a crucial step in the state's infrastructure development, promising enhanced connectivity and economic growth.
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Aida Returns" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dWJ6……
(2026-03-28). How to win friends and influence people in ancient China. scmp.com The way Stephen Selby tells it, Guiguzi (ȨºË∞∑Â≠ê) sounds like the ancient Chinese version of Dale Carnegie's enduring self-help book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. | Given its contents and message, it should have been a text for the ages. After all, whether ancient, modern, postmodern, Eastern or Western, many of us still need to kiss up to wayward bosses and stroke their egos if we want to advance our careers — not to mention ancient despots who could chop off your head for saying the…
(2026-03-28). Easing Sanctions On Iranian Oil – A Pragmatic Move? ummid.com The decision last week by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea sparked immediate reactions.
(2026-03-28). Rajasthan 10th Result 2026: Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is set to declare on its official website rajresults.nic.in the result of Class 10 or SSC Matric 2026 exams today i.e. Tuesday March 24, 2026.
(2026-03-28). Orgreave inquiry finally underway. thecanary.co 
The Starmer government has finally announced the start of its bland inquiry into state violence during the 'Battle of Orgreave' coking plant during the 1980s miners' strike. The inquiry's brief should be to identify those who should stand trial or at least face disgrace for sending heavily-armed police, and soldiers dressed as police, to viciously […] | By
(2026-03-28). Modi govt's response to Iran War not driven by National Interest. ummid.com At a moment of profound geopolitical transformation, India requires clarity, balance, and moral conviction in its foreign policy, but what has been on display is hesitation, contradiction, and a troubling drift away from principled diplomacy.
(2026-03-28). Friday 3/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown…
(2026-03-28). Hainan FTP draws more than 700 foreign firms 100 days after customs launch. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port has attracted more than 700 new foreign-funded firms in the 100 days since launching independent customs operations, underscoring a surge in overseas investment, according to media reports.
(2026-03-28). Economy on firm footing at start of 2026. ecns.cn China's industrial sector got off to a robust start in 2026, with profits of major industrial enterprises accelerating in the first two months of the year, underpinned by the strengthening of high-tech sectors and highlighting improving business conditions amid strong policy support, official data showed on Friday.
(2026-03-28). Inside 2026 ZGC Forum: A glimpse of intelligent future. ecns.cn From March 25 to 29, the Zhongguancun Forum 2026 is being held in Beijing, bringing together over 1,000 guests from more than 100 countries and regions to explore innovation and future development.
(2026-03-28). USS Gerald R. Ford may have been sabotaged by crew member/s. indybay.org USS Gerald R. Ford may have been sabotaged and set on fire by a crew member of the ship, while involved in the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump's war against Iran.
(2026-03-28). 50 events held at BFA Annual Conference 2026. ecns.cn BFA Secretary General Zhang Jun said that more than 50 events were held over the four-day gathering, attracting more than 270 guests across various sub-forums.
(2026-03-28). Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 holds plenary in Hainan. ecns.cn BFA Annual Conference 2026 held a plenary on Thursday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
(2026-03-28). Rubio says U.S. concerned about settler violence, Trump opposes West Bank status quo change. haaretz.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that attacks by Israeli settlers 'have targeted security forces' and urged Israel to act decisively before the violence spirals further, amid a recent surge in deadly attacks on Palestinians…
(2026-03-28). Why USCIFR recommends ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. ummid.com The USCIRF is calling for a ban on the RSS and the need for such a strong move now, but the first person to realise and ban this organization was India's first Home Minister and Deputy prime Minister Sardar Patel.
(2026-03-28). Millions angry with Trump expected to fill American streets. geo.tv 
Protestors carrying placards during Protect Migrants, Protect the Planet" rally in New York City, US, April 19, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | Bridge of Colombia and China: Witnessed by CIIE. ecns.cn At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2025, Colombia participated as the guest country of honor for the first time. Since the first CIIE, Colombian companies have never missed the event.
(2026-03-28). Pakistan Secures IMF Agreement Aiming for Economic Stability. devdiscourse.com Pakistan has successfully secured a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to disburse approximately USD 1.2 billion. This agreement comes after intensive talks under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
(2026-03-28). Capital Gains Tax reform could spell the end of neoliberal Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Thursday 4/2: "White With Fear" Film: GOP History of Exploiting Racial Hated & Extremism to Amass Power. indybay.org Watch on PBS KRCB station on April 2 at 10 PM in SF Bay Area | Or watch on Comcast On-Demand | Or PBS App anytime | PBS streaming online anytime here: www.pbs.org/video/white-with-fear-tielvg……
(2026-03-28). CIIE Stories | CIIE offers fertile ground for Zespri. ecns.cn Every March, at Zespri orchards in New Zealand, the freshest kiwifruit are picked and shipped to ports in China right on schedule. When autumn arrives, Zespri's global leadership also keeps its annual appointment with the China International Import Expo (CIIE), returning with the same dedication and trust.
(2026-03-28). Shabbir Ansari: A Beacon of Equality and Justice No More. ummid.com Remembering Shabbir Ansari today is not merely an act of mourning, it is a call to continue the struggle he devoted his life to — a struggle against both caste and communalism, against invisibility and exclusion.
(2026-03-28). Sri Lankan government institutes huge fuel price increases. wsws.org The government's decision to reduce subsidies and hike fuel prices is driven by its determination to implement the IMF's austerity program requiring huge cuts to public spending.
(2026-03-28). Australia: More Victorian teachers and supporters call for better wages, conditions at mass strike. wsws.org "The conditions in schools are terrible. We did so much heavy lifting along with all the health services during COVID, and this is how we got repaid. It's just appalling."
(2026-03-28). Australian Broadcasting Corporation staff strike over pay and conditions. wsws.org "Lots of ABC workers are struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table, which is becoming more difficult because of inflation and rising housing and living costs."
(2026-03-28). Middle East Conflict: Iran is playing Chess setting its own rules. ummid.com Analysts, policymakers and commentators now routinely describe Iran's actions as deliberate, layered and patient—defined not by immediate gains, but by positional advantage accumulated over time.
(2026-03-28). KP Sharma Oli: Former Nepal PM arrested over Gen Z protests day after Balen Shah takes oath. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with the Gen Z protests that resulted in his ouster from the power.The development comes just a day | KP Sharma Oli: Former Nepal PM arrested over Gen Z protests day after Balen Shah takes oath…
(2026-03-28). L.A. TACO's Protest Survival Guide. lataco.com Here is a guide of protest essentials for new and seasoned protestors, including a breakdown of important rights to remember.
(2026-03-28). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Indian transport workers protest over wages and against privatisation; Australian mining workers denied pay over partial strikes; New Zealand firefighters' strikes continue.
(2026-03-28). 5 Muslims among Toppers as Bihar announces 12th result 2026. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Monday March 23, 2026 declared the result of the 12th Inter 2026 board exam along with the full list of toppers.
(2026-03-28). Despite the unjust conviction of the Prairieland Nine, the struggle continues. workers.org 
On March 14, a Fort Worth, Texas, jury found nine activists guilty on charges of terrorism and attempted murder. This was in response to their role in organizing a peaceful noise demonstration at the Prairieland Immigration Customs and Enforcement detention center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4, 2025. The nine . . . |
(2026-03-28). Beijing's forever wait for a Trump visit: zero enthusiasm, low expectation. moderndiplomacy.eu The news is just filtering in that the US president will now be visiting China for two days—not three, as planned earlier—May 14-15. As usual, the announcement for the rescheduled itinerary of Trump's long-awaited 'Beijing tour' has come from the White House and in a Truth Social post, while Beijing has typically neither confirmed nor …
(2026-03-28). Insurrection Act – An Interview with Musician David Rovics. indybay.org Audio interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics.
(2026-03-28). Striving for Safer Motherhood: The Global Challenge of Maternal Mortality. devdiscourse.com In recent findings published in The Lancet Obstetrics, India was identified as having one of the highest maternal mortality rates in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, with 24,700 deaths in 2023.
(2026-03-28). Gujarat Uniform Civil Code defies principles of inheritance: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com Announcing to challenge the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before Supreme Court of India, Jamiat Ulama i Hind said the newly passed legislation nullifies the Muslim Personal laws and defies the principles of inheritance.
(2026-03-28). Global Artificial Intelligence Confluence 2026 Unites Minds for Innovation. devdiscourse.com The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University hosted over 180 delegates from 26 countries for the Global Artificial Intelligence Confluence 2026, focusing on AI innovation and its socio-economic impacts.
(2026-03-28). Cuban envoy makes strong plea for his country defying US blockade. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Cuba's Ambassador to New Zealand, Luis Morejón Rodríguez, last night made a passionate plea for his country's sovereignty in defiance of the illegal US-led fuel blockade of the Caribbean nation. Speaking at a packed Auckland Trades Hall, he warned that the three-month oil blockade and energy blackouts threatened the country's public health…
(2026-03-28). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-03-28). Insights | Emerging powers seek more say in international system, not to overturn it, says Singaporean expert Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn It is in the long-term interests of the West to grant emerging countries or regions more ownership in international institutions established by the West themself, said Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, during the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference.
(2026-03-28). U.S. Sanctions, War and Climate Inflict Heavy Mental Health Toll in Afghanistan. juancole.com
(2026-03-28). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). "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
(2026-03-28). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Executive Summary: Evaluation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Diabetes Mellitus Programs in Syria. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). In Numbers: China and ASEAN emerge as Asia's anchors of stability. ecns.cn
(2026-03-28). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Ethiopia: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Time to Stop the Wars Abroad & Win the War at Home: A UFCLP Panel with WA Socialist Kshama Sawant. indybay.org
(2026-03-28). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). How did an Afghan woman journalist's writing resonate in China? globalvoices.org
(2026-03-28). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). Lebanon: ICRC supporting life-saving medical services during hostilities. icrc.org
(2026-03-28). En Cuba, otro buque de México con ayuda material. radiohc.cu México informó este viernes de la llegada a Cuba de otro buque con unas 100 toneladas de ayuda material, en un contexto marcado por el endurecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que impone Estados Unidos a la nación caribeña desde hace casi 70 años. | Un comunicado de la Cancillería mexicana refiere: El Buque de Apoyo Logístico Huasteco, que zarpó del puerto de Veracruz, llegó a la República de Cuba la mañana de este viernes con más de 96 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria consistente en víveres varios, principalmente frijol y arroz". | Según la cartera, con este cuarto envío suman tres mil 125 las t…
(2026-03-28). En provincia cubana de Guantánamo distribuyen donativo de alimentos de México. radiohc.cu Con 35 semanas de embarazo, Yainet Naranjo Velázquez fue la primera gestante del municipio de Caimanera en recibir este viernes un módulo de productos alimenticios donados por México, como parte de la ayuda solidaria que brinda esa en momentos en que se recrudece el bloqueo y la asfixia económica del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | Joennis Samón Mora, coordinador de objetivos y programas del Gobierno provincial del Poder Popular, precisó que hace menos de 24 horas de la llegada del donativo a almacenes de la Empresa Mayorista de Guantánamo y enseguida comenzó su distribución hacia las diferentes bodegas…
(2026-03-28). Nuevo reto de la Educación Superior en Cuba a casi 50 años de su Ministerio. radiohc.cu Con la descentralización de la Enseñanza Superior y otras medidas, Cuba enfrenta el reto de asegurar la continuidad de los estudios universitarios en el país, en medio de la actual crisis energética impuesta por el bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | Esa enseñanza de la cual han egresado 1 millón 700 mil cubanos, sin costo alguno para sus familias, enruta su quehacer ante un nuevo desafío, luego de haber sobrevivido con reconocidos resultados a múltiples obstáculos que para su desarrollo han significado medidas de Washington adoptadas contra la isla. | En reciente encuentro con el ministro cubano de Educación Superior,…
(2026-03-28). Liga de Campeones de Béisbol: Cocodrilos de Matanzas caen ante los Cougars. radiohc.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas, vigentes campeones de la pelota cubana, cedieron este viernes 0-9 ante Kane County Cougars, representativo de Estados Unidos, durante su tercera presentación en la III Liga de Campeones de Béisbol (BCL por sus siglas en inglés), que se extenderá hasta el venidero domingo en Ciudad de México. | Dos innings bastaron a los norteños para sentenciar el resultado del duelo, en el cual volvieron a aflorar los problemas del bateo criollo ante lanzadores de características distintas a los que suelen enfrentar en la Serie Nacional, con mayor control, velocidad y variedad de lanzamientos, además…
(2026-03-28). Cuba confiere Premio Nacional de Cine 2026 al crítico Luciano Castillo. radiohc.cu 
El Premio Nacional de Cine 2026 que otorga el Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) fue conferido este viernes, de manera unánime, al crítico, promotor e investigador Luciano Delfín Castillo Rodríguez. | El lauro llegará a manos de quien posee una vasta obra, recogida en múltiples libros y artículos especializados, mañana sábado día 28 en el cine Yara, a las 2: 00 p. m., en una gala con entrada libre al público. | Según publicó Cubacine ICAIC en sus plataformas digitales, un jurado presidido por Manuel Herrera, Premio Nacional de Cine (2022); e integrado por Mirtha Ibarra, Premio Nacional…
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel asistió a ejercicio de defensa en Habana del Este. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, presidente de la República y del Consejo de Defensa Nacional (CDN), Miguel Díaz-Canel participó este viernes en un ejercicio de defensa territorial en la Zona de Defensa Antonio Guiteras, del municipio Habana del Este, como parte del onceno Día Nacional de la Defensa de 2026. | Fuentes de la Presidencia precisaron que en la jornada estuvieron presentes los miembros del Buró Político, generales de Cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera y Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministros de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Mini…
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel asiste a condecoraciones de la vanguardia juvenil cubana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este viernes en La Habana, al acto de condecoraciones estatales de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) que cumplirá 64 años el próximo 4 de abril. | Presentes, también, los miembros del Buró Político Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro de la República, y Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del CCPCC, junto a Meyvis Estévez Echeverría, primera secretaria del Comité N…
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel agradece a México y a Sheinbaum apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel expresó su admiración y agradecimiento a México y a la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum por el apoyo al país antillano, en una entrevista difundida este viernes por el diario La Jornada.Para el pueblo mexicano, para el gobierno mexicano, toda nuestra admiración, respeto, cariño y compromiso. Y en particular para Claudia, la presidenta mexicana que ha demostrado una firmeza de convicciones, una firmeza de principios, una valentía y una gallardía", subrayó. | El mandatario aseveró que esa nación norteam…
(2026-03-28). Morocco draw under new coach as Algeria, Egypt win big. newarab.com 
Morocco grabbed a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Ecuador on Friday in their first match under coach Mohamed Ouahbi as Africa's Ouahbi took over from Walid Regragui this month and saw his side trail to John Yeboah's 48th-minute goal in Madrid in their first game since the controversial Neil El Aynaoui headed home an 88th-minut…
(2026-03-28). Sunday 3/29: Baked Goods Not Bombs. indybay.org Colusa Circle, Kensington…
(2026-03-27). Toxic BBC leads the charge in tearing down a disabled woman. thecanary.co 
The mainstream media — led by the ever-toxic BBC — are frothing at the mouth over a disabled woman who 'stole' £23,000 in benefits, then was 'caught' zip-lining on holiday. You can barely move for news stories about benefits. And no, I'm not talking about the news that Motability plan to restrict how far disabled […] | By
(2026-03-27). US-Israeli strikes continue as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall and Iran intensifies internal crackdown. longwarjournal.org The US and Israel continued airstrikes as negotiations over the passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz hit an impasse and Iran ramped up efforts to repress its populace. The regime has expanded internal security checkpoints into a dispersed network across various cities and increased arrests targeting alleged collaborators and dissenters.
(2026-03-27). Trump claims Iran seeking deal as military tensions and uncertainty intensify. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is "begging to make a deal" as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict. Speaking during a cabinet meeting, Trump dismissed reports suggesting a lack of negotiations, insisting talks are happening behind the scenes. He also warned Iran's leadership, including Mojtaba Khamenei, of severe consequences if no agreement is reached. The remarks come amid rising military tensions and conflicting narratives over diplomacy, fueling uncertainty about whether the crisis will move toward negotiations or further escalation in the region.
(2026-03-27). Israel's hit list blocked? Trump & Pakistan team up to save Mojtaba's top aides from assassination. hindustantimes.com Backchannel diplomacy may have quietly reshaped the battlefield, as reports suggest Donald Trump pressured Benjamin Netanyahu to pause targeted strikes on key Iranian leaders following intervention from Pakistan. The temporary removal of top figures like Abbas Araghchi from Israel's hit list highlights the high-stakes tug-of-war between ongoing military operations and urgent diplomatic efforts. Even as Israel vows to continue its campaign, mediation channels involving Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt signal a fragile push toward negotiations—despite Iran rejecting Washington's peace terms.
(2026-03-27). "Quagmire" : Jeremy Scahill on Iran War, Strait of Hormuz, Market Manipulation & More. democracynow.org 
Drop Site News's Jeremy Scahill joins Democracy Now! to discuss the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, including President Donald Trump's lies about U.S. strategy and negotiations with Iran, possible avenues of U.S. escalation and what Scahill has learned about Iranian strategy in conversations with Iranian officials. "They want to cause enough pain to the world economy … [so] that any nation that thinks of attacking Iran again is going to do so knowing that these are the consequences," he explains.
(2026-03-27). Vice President JD Vance takes forefront in US efforts to broker Iran peace: report. tribune.com.pk 
United States Vice President JD Vance emerged as a key figure in Washington's efforts to broker peace with Iran amid the ongoing war, now nearly a month old, as diplomatic contacts intensify through regional mediators, US media reported on Friday. | According to an Axios report, Vance took a leading role in behind-the-scenes diplomacy, holding multiple discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and engaging with Gulf allies while maintaining indirect communication channels with Iranian officials. | The report said the White House viewed Vance as a central negotiator due to his senior position a…
(2026-03-27). Restoring dignity to displaced. electronicintifada.net As Israel wreaks havoc on the humanitarian aid system, residents of tent camps organize to distribute aid and solve daily problems.
(2026-03-27). Israeli ex-premier says Netanyahu unable to secure victories as government faces troop shortages. tribune.com.pk 
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "does not know how to win in any arena," criticising the government's handling of military operations in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, according to Israeli media. | "The current government's political leadership is obstructing the army's ability to achieve victory across multiple fronts," Bennett said in an interview with Channel 12, accusing leaders of prioritising political considerations over security needs. | He said the military is facing a shortage of about 20,000 troops, arguing that drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews…
(2026-03-27). Military Gaza War Dissenter Making Run for Congress in North Carolina. covertactionmagazine.com Anthony Aguilar sits in an over-stuffed chair, wearing an orange-ish pullover, jeans and some hiking boots. We're conducting our interview in a coffee shop that serves gluten-free bagels and mango smoothies. Not exactly the image of a John Wayne Green Beret. But that's what he is. He's also embarking on a mission that would make …
(2026-03-27). Hamas considers a proposal to disarm in Gaza. newarab.com 
Hamas is weighing a new proposal for disarming its fighters in Gaza, a major concession that would How Hamas responds, expected in the coming days or weeks, has great implications for Gaza's 2 million people, who have been living in a grim limbo since Hamas' founding…
(2026-03-27). Judge May Reconsider Dismissing Maduro's Case Due to US Blocking His Legal Funds. truthout.org U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein refused to dismiss drug trafficking charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on March 26, even though the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is blocking funds for their legal defense, in violation of the Sixth Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution. |
(2026-03-27). Headlines for March 27, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Again Delays Ultimatum for Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon Considering Ground Invasion as Part of "Final Blow" Against Iran, Oil Prices Soar as Iran's Military Declares Strait of Hormuz "Closed" to U.S.-Aligned Ships, Missile and Drone Attacks from Iran and Hezbollah Leave One Israeli Dead, 25 Wounded, Israel Expands Invasion of Southern Lebanon as UNICEF Warns Attacks Have Killed 121 Children, House Democratic Leaders Delay Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Until at Least Mid-April, Mexican Navy Searches for Two Ships Missing from Cuba-Bound Aid Flotilla, Nicolás Madu…
(2026-03-27). The Iran-U.S.-UAE-Pakistan riddle. thealtworld.com What's in effect now is the rewriting of the global operating system. And the new OS runs on petroyuan. | The The Secretary of Forever Wars employed by the We-Are-So-Tired-of-Winning Baboon of Barbaria is mulling several "ground invasion" scenarios parallel to a devastating bombing campaign to allegedly unleash the "final blow" on Iran. | Kharg island is a diversion: too far away from the action. Seizing ships on the eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz is unfeasib…
(2026-03-27). Iran says Hormuz closed for shipping to and from 'enemy' ports. scmp.com Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that they had turned back three ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz, adding the route was closed to vessels travelling to and from ports "belonging to allies and supporters of the Zionist-American enemies". | "This morning, following the lies of the corrupt US president claiming that the Strait of Hormuz was open, three container ships of different nationalities … were turned back after a warning from the IRGC Navy," the Guards said on their…
(2026-03-27). UN moves to protect fertiliser flow through Hormuz Strait. newarab.com 
"As the conflict in the Middle East unfolds and threatens to intensify, disruptions in maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz risk creating ripple effects impacting humanitarian needs and agricultural production in the coming months," Stephane Dujarric said. "Immediate action is essential to mitigate these consequences." | Th…
(2026-03-27). Russia reportedly sending Iran drones for use against the US and Israel. longwarjournal.org Reports citing Western officials suggest that Russia has started supplying Iran with complete drones after Russia was previously suspected of only providing components to improve Iranian systems. The unmanned aerial systems are likely modified, Russian-made versions of the same Shahed-136 one-way attack drones that Tehran previously supplied to Moscow.
(2026-03-27). 1 Month: US War on Iran Escalating Globally Russia Sees US Aggression Growing into World War. thealtworld.com Western media admits nearly 1 month into the US war of aggression against Iran, Iran is still firing approximately 30 missiles a day at just Israel alone indicating Iran is pacing its missile launches and that US attempts to significantly degrade Iranian missile capabilities have so far failed; | Russia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov has publicly connected Washington's multiple wars of aggression, from Latin America to Eastern Europe and the Middle East, as the beginnings of World War 3, and an attempt to "preserve the remnants of its dominance;" | US Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU) continue to…
(2026-03-27). From Kyiv to Tehran: The Emerging Axis That Worries Europe. thinktank.pk The geopolitical landscape of 2026 has forced Europe into a complex strategic dilemma: two seemingly separate wars—Ukraine and Iran—are increasingly being interpreted as interconnected theatres of a broader global power struggle. European leaders, particularly EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, have explicitly warned that these conflicts are "very much interlinked," largely due to Russia's indirect …
(2026-03-27). Iran, Israel trade heavy strikes; reports claim IRGC Navy chief killed | Trump. hindustantimes.com Iran and Israel are locked in one of the most intense exchange cycles of the war so far, as the IRGC announces the 81st and 82nd waves of "Operation True Promise 4," featuring mass drone and missile strikes on Israeli military and strategic sites. According to Iranian outlets, the latest attacks targeted military centers and nuclear‚Äëlinked industries south of the Dead Sea, after earlier waves were aimed at more than 70 locations including Haifa, Dimona, Hadera and Tel Aviv. Israel says it has faced multiple waves of incoming missiles since early Thursday, underscoring the sustained tempo of Iran…
(2026-03-27). Israeli opposition warns of 'security disaster' over Iran war. newarab.com 
(2026-03-27). Hegseth Prays for "Overwhelming Violence" in Iran in the "Name of Jesus Christ" truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asked Pentagon officials to pray for "overwhelming violence" against enemies in Iran and elsewhere in the "name of Jesus Christ" at a Christian worship service on Wednesday. The remarks, made at Hegseth's monthly worship service — the first he's held since the U.S. and Israel began their war on Iran — reinforced public concerns over his Christian nationalist… |
(2026-03-27). The religious Zionists now calling for their leaders to take action against settler violence. haaretz.com Acts of Jewish terror in the West Bank have intensified in recent weeks, in the shadow of the war with Iran. Prominent voices in the Orthodox establishment have started to sound alarms – though not always for the same reason…
(2026-03-27). Civilian Targets, Military Claims, and Misleading Victories: The Reality of the U.S./Israeli Campaign in Iran. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff Recent reports indicate that the U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran have inflicted significant damage on civilian infrastructure, contradicting official claims that only military targets are being hit. Despite this, political leaders continue to frame the conflict as precise and strategically targeted. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "Unlike them, we're hitting …
(2026-03-27). Nightmare scenario: Netanyahu loses the vote but election committee keeps him in power. haaretz.com Already now, during the Iran war, it seems anything goes, like criminalizing political opponents and employing thugs in the streets. Will Netanyahu do a Trump and reject the voters' voice? Will Israeli democracy die in broad daylight?
(2026-03-27). Amid Iran War, Israeli Army Backs Far-Right Annexation of Palestinian West Bank. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In the West Bank of Israeli Occupied Palestine,
(2026-03-27). More than 1,900 dead in Iran since start of US-Israel strikes: IFRC. tribune.com.pk 
More than 1,900 people have been killed and at least 20,000 injured in Iran since the start of United States and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic, said Maria Martinez of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on Friday, citing figures provided ‚Å by the Iranian Red Crescent. | Martinez said the Iranian Red Crescent ‚Å continued to serve as the &s…
(2026-03-27). Israel continues to bar Muslims from Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque for 4th straight week. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli authorities continued to bar Muslims from Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third-holiest mosque in Islam, for the fourth consecutive week, keeping the site closed since late February under emergency measures linked to the war with Iran. | Israeli police kept the mosque's gates closed and deployed forces across Jerusalem's Old City to prevent worshippers from entering the compound. | Authorities closed the site after the war began, citing Home Front Command directives banning large gatherings. Since then, prayers at the mosque have been restricted to only guards and members of the Islamic Waqf, whi…
(2026-03-27). Trump pauses attacks on Iran's energy plants for ten days. geo.tv 
Protesters attend an anti-US and anti-Israeli rally, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-03-27). L'escalation degli Stati Uniti (e di Israele). strategic-culture.su Nei giorni scorsi, il presidente Trump e il segretario alla Guerra Hegseth hanno rilasciato dichiarazioni perfettamente convergenti nel delineare un "ruolino di marcia" che secondo la loro ricostruzione stava portando gli Stati Uniti a realizzare costanti progressi verso il raggiungimento degli obiettivi prefissati dall'Operazione Epic Fury, scatenata contro l'Iran il 28 febbraio precedente.
(2026-03-27). Roaming Charges: Eyes Open, Minds Wide Shut. counterpunch.org 
Iran has no air defenses left. The US can bomb whatever it wants, whenever it wants. It can bomb military bases and government buildings. It can bomb schools and mosques. It can bomb power plants and sewage treatment systems. It can bomb fire stations and hospitals. It can bomb TV networks, radio stations and newspapers. It can bomb museums, schools and daycares. What it can't bomb is a revolution into being. It can't bomb a regime change into being. It can't bomb new rights for women into being. It can't bomb the Islamic faith out of the hearts of most Iranians. It can't bomb Iranians into loving instead of hati…
(2026-03-27). If You'd Only Oppose The Iran War When There's Boots On The Ground, You're A Scumbag. caitlinjohnstone.com.au LBC has a report titled " LBC reports: | A number of usually loyal MAGA Republicans left the Iran briefing early‚Ää—‚Ääincluding US congresswoma…
(2026-03-27). UK police to reopen Andrew Tate rape probe. scmp.com A British police force said on Thursday it would reopen a probe into rape and sexual assault allegations made by women against self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate between 2014 and 2015. | It is the latest in a slew of investigations into Tate, a British-US citizen who promotes his divisive views to millions of followers on social media.
(2026-03-27). Tiger Woods arrested at car crash scene on suspicion of DUI. scmp.com Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment and was arrested Friday at the scene of a car crash in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, authorities said. | Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods and the person in the other vehicle were not injured. Woods was able to crawl out of the passenger side of his Land Rover. | The crash occurred just after 2pm not far from where Woods lives on Jupiter Island.
(2026-03-27). Three steps governments can take now to cut energy bills. thecanary.co 
As volatile energy prices continue to spike, driven in part by geopolitical instability and gas market shocks, governments face an urgent challenge. How can they bring down household energy bills immediately and protect citizens from fossil-flation making everything more expensive? The good news is that short-term relief and long-term transition are not mutually exclusive. Here […] | By
(2026-03-27). U.S. Is Burning Through Tomahawk Cruise Missile Stockpile At An Alarming Rate: Report. twz.com 
(2026-03-27). What I saw in Cuba was resilience. nationofchange.org It was a country enduring a 66-year siege, and a people who, against all odds, continue to build, create, and care for one another.
(2026-03-27). How Democrats helped clear Trump's path back to power. nationofchange.org The Democratic Party has chosen again and again to abandon working people and cling to corporate power, militarism, and a feckless, out-of-touch leadership class, Norman Solomon of RootsAction says. And we're all paying the price.
(2026-03-27). France beat Brazil in friendly. tribune.com.pk 
France started their preparations for the World Cup in convincing fashion as Kylian Mbappe inspired them to a 2-1 friendly win over Brazil despite being reduced to 10 men early in the second half on Thursday. | Captain Mbappe, showing no sign of the knee problems that had troubled him in recent weeks, opened the scoring in the first half, while Hugo Ekitike found the net after Dayot Upamecano was sent off 10 minutes into the second half. | Gleison Bremer pulled one goal back for Brazil. | While the French defence, without the injured Jules Kounde and William Saliba, was shaky at times, their attacking fi…
(2026-03-27). Hardened Underground Facilities Now Being Sought For Al Udeid Air Base. twz.com 
(2026-03-27). Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal PM after sweeping election win. tribune.com.pk 
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, tasked with restoring political stability and creating jobs in the poor Himalayan nation long troubled by fragile governments and weak growth prospects. | Shah, who wore skin-tight trousers, a matching jacket, his signature black Nepali cloth cap and sunglasses at the ceremony, is Nepal's youngest prime minister in decades and the first Madhesi — people of the southern plains bordering India — to lead the Himalayan nation that is wedged between Asian giants India ‚Äã…
(2026-03-27). From the 1956 Suez Crisis to the Hormuz Crisis. uwidata.com First published on the website "mavivatan.com" The year 1956 stands as one of the major breaking points in modern geopolitics. The Suez Crisis began on July 19, 1956, when the United States withdrew financing for the Aswan Dam in Egypt. It escalated on July 26, when Egypt's revolutionary leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez …
(2026-03-27). Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez: The American people are tired of funding unjust wars and aggressions. radiohc.cu Americans are exhausted from seeing how public funds needed to guarantee the well-being of the population are being reduced proportionally to the increase in budgets for war policies, stated Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | "The American people are fed up and tired of decades of unjust wars, aggressions, and military operations in which their taxes fund ever-increasing military budgets," Rodríguez wrote on his Twitter account. | He highlighted that this weariness was reflected in a U.S. poll, where 61 percent of citizens oppose military action by Washington against Cuba, compared to only 13 percent who w…
(2026-03-27). China's great pivot: From scale to substance. mronline.org 
The era of growth at any cost has officially yielded to a model defined by three pillars: domestic demand, technological self-reliance, and a radical green transition.
(2026-03-27). Associated Press finally uses the word 'invasion' to describe Israel's actual invasion. thecanary.co 
The Associated Press (AP) has finally used the word invasion to describe Israel's illegal actions in Lebanon. Of course, it could have used something far more accurate — like an "illegal invasion by a supremacist ethnostate" — but that's probably pushing the boat out a bit too far. Israel reported on with a crumb of […] | By
(2026-03-27). Mexico launches search for two sailboats bound for Cuba. radiohc.cu The Mexican Navy reports that it has activated a search and rescue operation to locate two sailboats with nine crew members of different nationalities that departed from Mexico on March 20 bound for Cuba. | In a statement, the institution indicated that so far there has been no communication or confirmation of the arrival of the two vessels, which departed from Isla Mujeres, in the state of Quintana Roo, carrying supplies for the island as part of the Nuestra América Convoy. | The ships "were scheduled to arrive between March 24 and 25, so the corresponding protocols were immediately activated, in compliance with…
(2026-03-27). Rudy (RIP): An Ode to Chicano Legend, Dr. Rudolfo F. Acuña. counterpunch.org 
I first met the late, great Dr. Rodolfo F. "Rudy" Acuña (1932—2026) in Fall of 1986, as a UCLA undergraduate student from East Los Angeles. It wasn't in person, however. I met the famous scholar and activist by reading his classic book, Occupied America: The Chicano's Struggle Toward Liberation (1972). The late, great Dr. Juan "JGQ" Gómez-Quiñones assigned Rudy's book in
(2026-03-27). Calls for deeper SA—China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs. sanews.gov.za Calls for deeper SA—China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and China, urging increased investment in key sectors to support industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth. | Speaking at the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Forum, held at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, on Friday, Deputy President Mashatile said the partnership between the two countries continues to yield tangible economic benefits but requires further expansion to unlock its full potential. | "We firmly belie…
(2026-03-27). Ballistic Diplomacy: Iran, Diego Garcia, and the Mauritius Concession. moderndiplomacy.eu When Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia on 20 March 2026, the immediate analytical response focused on what the strike revealed about Iranian missile capability and the erosion of assumed sanctuaries in American power projection. Both observations are legitimate as far as they go. Neither reaches the most precise target of the strike, …
(2026-03-27). Dean Lewis loses Dutch court case over abuse claims. thecanary.co 
Dean Lewis has lost a Dutch court case against a former partner who claimed that the relationship was abusive on social media. Lewis demanded that ex-partner Sanne van Ooijen retract several statements she made about the nature of their two-and-a-half-year relationship. At the heart of the case was the fact that Sanne van Ooijen had […] | By
(2026-03-27). Palestinian Muslim women win suit against Portland police. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon On March 19, Serine Abuelhawa and Marjannah Hassan, leading Palestinian activists in Portland, won a lawsuit against the Portland police who had illegally forced them to remove their hijabs (religious head coverings) and then to pose for mug shots with them off. Male cops escort Serine Abuelhawa to . . . |
(2026-03-27). Roxanne Brown's election shows United Steelworkers Union is ready to fight. peoplesworld.org 
PITTSBURGH—There have been nine installations of new officers since the United Steelworkers Union was founded in 1942. To be honest, these can be boring, stuffy affairs. But there's a reason why the festivities here on March 1 were something else altogether. Steelworkers are used to seeing sparks flying, but along with that, the words "historic" …
(2026-03-27). Cuba denounces intensified U.S. blockade before Eurasian Economic Union. radiohc.cu The United States government has intensified its economic, commercial, and financial blockade policy against Cuba to the maximum, denounced Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga this Friday during his address to the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. | Before representatives of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and other delegations from observer countries, the island's Minister of Foreign Trade also described Washington's actions as an arbitrary strategy of domination and hegemony that seeks to stifle Cuban sovereignty through extreme coercive measures. | Pé…
(2026-03-27). Public comments sought on proposed deposits for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections. sanews.gov.za Public comments sought on proposed deposits for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections | The Electoral Commission will today publish a Government Gazette notice inviting political parties, independent candidates and all interested stakeholders to comment on the proposed deposit amount for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections. | By law, registered political parties and independent candidates intending to contest elections must pay deposits. | The purpose of the deposit is to confirm a contestant's intention to participate in the election and to create certainty on who the contestants in an election are, the Com…
(2026-03-27). Meta Google found liable in landmark cases for knowingly causing harm to young people. nationofchange.org Over the course of the trials, documents revealed that tech companies were well aware of the addictive properties of their social media products and exploited these properties to increase their profits.
(2026-03-27). Tiger Woods released on bail after arrest at car crash scene on suspicion of DUI. scmp.com Tiger Woods was released on bail on Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and the golfer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said. | Christine Weiss, a spokeswoman for the Martin County Sheriff's Office, said Woods, who was not injured in the crash, was released late on Friday. Florida law required that he spend at least eight hours in jail before he could post bail.
(2026-03-27). March 28 "No Kings" protests: The fight against the war on Iran is at the center of the fight against Trump's dictatorship. wsws.org The war against Iran is being waged as a criminal conspiracy against the population of the United States and the entire world.
(2026-03-27). What Is Beijing Hiding Behind Its Denial of SMIC-Iran Ties? thinktank.pk The intensifying geopolitical storm surrounding the 2026 Iran war has pushed China into an increasingly uncomfortable spotlight. Allegations that China's leading semiconductor manufacturer—SMIC—secretly supplied chipmaking technology to Iran's military have triggered sharp global reactions. Yet Beijing has firmly denied such claims, framing them as misinformation and geopolitical manipulation. This denial is not merely a diplomatic …
(2026-03-27). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expresses concern over missing Mexican vessels. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, expressed today on his social media accounts the Cuban government's concern regarding the situation of two missing Mexican vessels that were transporting aid to the island as part of the Our America Convoy.
(2026-03-27). Man kills wife, buries body in courtyard. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-27). Rubio sees G7 building 'coalition' against Iran strait control. newarab.com 
Rubio joined top diplomats from The top US diplomat voiced alarm that Iran would s…
(2026-03-27). Govt expands Roshan Digital Account to allow foreign nationals, companies to invest. tribune.com.pk 
The government has decided to expand the scope of the Roshan Digital Account (RDA), allowing foreign nationals, companies, and institutional investors to invest through the platform. | According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday, the expanded framework will enable these new participants to invest in RDAs, government securities, and Naya Pakistan Certificates. | The move is aimed at strengthening Pakistan's links with global financial markets and promoting foreign investment through a streamlined digital platform. | On the directives of Prime Minister @CMShehbaz, the Government of…
(2026-03-27). Palestinian man shot dead, 14 wounded in West Bank settler raids as five new outposts established in one night. haaretz.com According to the NGO Kerem Navot, 'Establishing four outposts in Area A is unprecedented by any measure, and shows the extent to which the State of Israel has lost control not only over settlers in the West Bank, but also over the army, the police and other authorities'…
(2026-03-27). Asian Markets Jitter as Middle East Tensions Influence Global Trends. devdiscourse.com Asian markets showed signs of recovery on Friday, recouping some losses as ongoing tensions in the Middle East affected oil prices and global economic trends.
(2026-03-27). 'This is not a trade deal, it's a hostage situation' EU—US talks. thecanary.co 
Campaigners at 350.org are raising concerns over ongoing EU—US trade deal negotiations. They're warning that the proposed agreement risks locking Europe into decades of fossil fuel dependency. But at the same time it would expose households to rising energy costs and geopolitical pressure. The warning comes amid escalating pressure from the Trump administration, which has […] | By
(2026-03-27). Four awarded death sentence in Lodhran triple murder case. tribune.com.pk 
An Additional Sessions Court in Lodhran has awarded the death penalty to four accused in a triple murder case, citing strong evidence and effective prosecution by police. | Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Ayaz announced the verdict, sentencing Asif, Imran, Ghulam Yaseen and Siddiq to death after the charges against them were proven. | The court also ordered completion of other legal formalities. | According to the prosecution, the accused had entered a dera (farmhouse) on April 17, 2024, over a land dispute and opened fire, killing Mujeebur Rehman Mangla and his two associates, Rafiq and Bashir Ahmed, on th…
(2026-03-27). Greece braces for potential refugee wave. strategic-culture.su By Tania GEORGIOPOULOU | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Amid Iran turmoil, fears grow over destabilization, radicalization, region…
(2026-03-27). Bucks County house highlights Revolutionary War history. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? In honor of the United States' 250th birthday, Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum in Bucks County is kicking off its season March 30 by featuring new artwork and an exhibition that dives deep into the Biddle family's role in the Revolutionary War. | The family history spans all sides and aspects of the era — from a young captain dying in a ship explosion, to one brother exiled to Nova Scotia for his loyalties to the British, to newlyweds camping out…
(2026-03-27). Amir survived a bullet once. This time, they shot him through the heart — in front of his father. haaretz.com In a sickening déjà vu, settlers again killed a young Palestinian, who has two small children, before his own father's eyes — and then stabbed and seriously wounded the older man…
(2026-03-27). CJ irked by accused's absence due to roadblock. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has expressed displeasure over failure of the relevant authorities to produce an accused during the hearing of a bail application in a fraud case due to road closures linked to cricket matches. | She questioned the police for failing to present the suspect before the court and remarked that such disruptions were causing delays in trial proceedings. | The court summoned the Punjab chief secretary and home secretary for an explanation, while ordering that the trial be conducted on a day-to-day basis. | According to the prosecution, the accused, Ali Ameer, is inv…
(2026-03-27). California's fossil fuel phaseout has left it vulnerable to the Iran oil shock. grist.org 
(2026-03-27). Staff at Sheffield Hallam University balloting again to strike over job losses and attack on pensions. wsws.org The UCU's refusal to coordinate strike action even across Sheffield's three ongoing HE disputes, well as its repeated suspension of strikes, are central to the impasse workers face, not just in that city but nationally.
(2026-03-27). A Year on from Myanmar's Earthquake. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Following the March 28, 2025 earthquake in Myanmar, people clear debris from damaged buildings in Naypyidaw, April 7, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo | On March 28, 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, killing thousands and devastating communities already affected by armed conflict, displacement, and economic collapse.The quake and its aftershock toppled buildings and collapsed roads and bridges across several of the country's states and regions. Essential services were brought to the "verge of collapse," according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Hu…
(2026-03-27). Broad Front president affirms the Cuban people resist and want to live. radiohc.cu Despite the hardships imposed by the U.S. blockade, the Cuban people resist and want to live, said Fernando Pereira, president of Uruguay's Broad Front. | He made this statement in a radio interview about his visit to the island, leading a Broad Front delegation that participated in solidarity activities and met with President Miguel Díaz-Canel. | He said that due to the Washington embargo, intensified by an oil boycott, there are "children in Cuba who are not receiving surgery simply because there are no medical supplies," but "even so, it is a people who resist, who have the will to live and to fight." | "Faili…
(2026-03-27). Veteran journalist Patrick Sunny passes away in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Patrick Sunny, a seasoned journalist whose career spanned more than three decades, passed away late Thursday evening in Karachi. He was laid to rest at Gora Graveyard on Friday. | He was employed at The Express Tribune and had previously worked at Business Recorder, The Financial Post, and Business Today. Beyond his career, he was deeply devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. | Born on February 15, 1972, Sunny's early life was shaped by hard work. From selling newspapers in his youth, he went on to build a career in journalism marked by consistency and dedication. | Those…
(2026-03-27). US currency to bear Trump's signature in first for a sitting president. scmp.com The US Treasury Department plans to put US President Donald Trump's signature on all new US paper currency, the agency announced on Thursday. | The move would be a first for a sitting president, since traditionally, US paper currency carries the signatures of the Treasury secretary and the treasurer, not the president. | The news was first reported by Vanity Fair.
(2026-03-27). North Korea signs friendship treaty with Belarus, KCNA says. tribune.com.pk 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a summit in Pyongyang on Thursday, where the two leaders signed a friendship treaty, North Korea's state media KCNA reported. | The two countries signed agreements on cooperation in various sectors, including diplomacy, agriculture, education and public health, KCNA said. | At a banquet, Kim said Lukashenko's visit to Pyongyang, the first state visit by a Belarusian president since the two countries established diplomatic relations, was meaningful for upgrading bilateral relations between the two countries. | Read: Ukraine signs…
(2026-03-27). "No Kings" : March 28 Rallies Could Be Biggest Day of Protest in U.S. History. democracynow.org 
Millions of people are expected to take to the streets this Saturday in opposition to the Trump administration in the third iteration of the nationwide No Kings protest movement. Ahead of the thousands of No Kings demonstrations scheduled not only across the country, but also around the world, we speak to one of the organizers behind the campaign, Leah Greenberg of Indivisible. "People are coming out in every state, in every county, collectively, and saying, 'Enough.' We are going to stand against illegal war abroad. We are going to stand against secret police at home," Greenberg says.
(2026-03-27). Rift widens within French Polynesia's ruling party following municipal election losses. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A rift within French Polynesia's ruling Tavini Huiraatira party has widened this week, pitting the leadership "old guard" against a younger generation embodied by the territory's President, Moetai Brotherson. The main reason for the rift is the outcome of the recent French municipal elections, especially in…
(2026-03-27). Sony to hike PlayStation 5 prices again as memory chip costs surge. tribune.com.pk 
Sony Group is raising global prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including a $100 increase in the United States, marking its second hike in less than a year as the Japanese firm grapples with rising costs of key components such as memory chips. | The tech industry's race to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure has pushed memory makers to favour higher-margin data-centre chips, tightening supply for consumer devices. | The updated US prices, effective April 2, will put the standard PS5 at $649.99, up from $549.99. The digital edition will now cost $599.99 while the high-end PS5 Pro will cost $899.
(2026-03-27). AI Chip Controversy: China's Military Links with U.S. Tech. devdiscourse.com Chinese universities with military affiliations have acquired servers housing restricted AI chips from Super Micro Computer. The purchases occurred despite U.S. export restrictions aimed at preventing technology from boosting China's military capabilities.
(2026-03-27). Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director's personal email, publish photos and documents. geo.tv 
The website used by the Handala Hack Team, an Iran-linked hacker group which has claimed credit for the breach of FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, is shown on a screen in Washington DC, US, March 27, 2026. — ReutersHackers publish photos and over 300 emails from Patel's…
(2026-03-27). Man sentenced to 3 years in prison for planting plastic in mooncakes to extort hotels. ecns.cn A 19-year-old man in China was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for five years, after planting plastic film in mooncakes and demanding compensation from multiple hotels, authorities said, according to media reports.
(2026-03-27). Iran war risks, Southeast Asia's fuel crisis, Xinjiang's 'salmon': SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. What if US ground forces march into Iran? Chinese experts weigh the risks…
(2026-03-27). The deep-rooted culture of corruption in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su A new wave of corruption in the Ukrainian military amid the suspension of overseas training. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | R…
(2026-03-27). CARTOONS: Donald Trump doing diplomacy —. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-27). Maintain the Roadless Rule. counterpunch.org 
Roadless lands along Lynn Canal, Tongass NF, Alaska. Photo by George Wuerthner In 2001, the Forest Service passed the Roadless Rule Conservation Act. The Trump administration is seeking to rescind the Act. During a brief public comment period, 99% of the respondents opposed the idea. The Roadless Rule affected 58.5 million acres of Forest Service
(2026-03-27). Iran's Araghchi Warns Gulf Hotels Against Hosting Military Personnel. english.almanar.com.lb Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi advised hotels in Gulf states to deny services to military personnel posing risks to civilians. In a post on X, the top Iranian diplomat said that from the outset of this war, US soldiers fled military bases in GCC to hide in hotels and offices. He stated that the US …
(2026-03-27). Revolutionizing Conversational AI: Introducing Lightning V3 by Smallest.ai. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking move, Smallest.ai has unveiled its latest innovation—Lightning V3. This advanced text-to-speech model marks a significant leap in real-time conversational AI, outperforming industry giants like OpenAI and Cartesia with its superior natural voice capabilities.
(2026-03-27). Piastri fastest in Japanese GP practice. tribune.com.pk 
McLaren's Oscar Piastri recorded the fastest time in second free practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday, ahead of Mercedes pair Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. | The 24-year-old Australian, who failed to start either of the two main grands prix so far this season, lapped the 5.8 km Suzuka circuit in one minute, 30.133 seconds. | Antonelli, fired up from his first Formula One win at the last race in China, was 0.092 seconds off the pace with championship leader Russell third, 0.205 seconds adrift. | The Mercedes pair had led the times in the first session with Russell fastest ‚Å ahe…
(2026-03-27). India's Bold Tax Moves: Excise Duty Cuts and Windfall Taxes Amid Global Oil Turmoil. devdiscourse.com India has taken significant fiscal measures by slashing excise duties on petrol and diesel to shield consumers from potential inflation surges, following increased global oil volatility attributed to the Iran conflict. This tax adjustment seeks to balance electoral interests against economic pressures, even as experts predict fiscal strains.
(2026-03-27). The Loss of a Journalist in Burundi. hrw.org Human Rights Watch mourns the passing of Burundian journalist Jackson Bahati, who died suddenly at age 55 on March 16, 2026. | Click to expand Image | Jackson Bahati. | © Private | Bahati was a pillar among journalists in Burundi. A skilled writer and presenter, he was led by an innate curiosity and love for his country. Throughout his career spanning decades, Bahati interviewed many victims and witnesses of human rights abuses with care and compassion, empowering them while giving voice to their experiences.Bahati worked for a variety of outlets across Burundi over the course of his career and was regarded…
(2026-03-27). Hornets Win Fifth Straight Game on Their Way to the NBA Playoffs. radiohc.cu Havana, March 27 (RHC) — The Charlotte Hornets have won five straight games after dominating the New York Knicks and have secured their place in the play-in zone of the NBA's eastern conference, whose season is entering its final stage. | The Hornets secured a 114-103 victory on Thursday, led offensively by Kon Knveppel (26 points) and LaMelo Ball (22). This win brings their record to 39 wins and 34 losses, tying them with the Orlando Magic for eighth place in the standings. | The result ended the Magic's seven-game winning streak, leaving them in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 48-26 record.
(2026-03-27). Ipswich Town staff and fans complain at 'apolitical' club's Farage stunt. thecanary.co 
Staff and fans of Ipswich Town football club have complained bitterly at an unannounced stunt to promote racist far-right Trump fan Nigel Farage. Farage published a promotional video for his politics filmed as he stood on the Portman Road pitch. The club then had insisted it is "apolitical" and denied "formally" inviting Farage to visit […] | By
(2026-03-27). WTO meeting in Cameroon signals the rise of a 'world minus one' order. scmp.com In these turbulent times, focusing on the World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, is a bit like trying to focus on a picnic sitting alongside a bar brawl, or listening to a lesson in pruning bonsai while a lumberjack takes a chainsaw to a giant redwood. | But try we must. Even if the deliverables are meagre and may take years to materialise, the symbolism of Yaounde points to a possible future very different from today's chaotic hegemonic unilateralism —…
(2026-03-27). Mexican Navy launches search for missing vessels carrying aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu The Mexican Navy, acting as the Coast Guard, activated Plan Marina this Thursday to deploy search and rescue operations to locate two sailboats with nine crew members of different nationalities. The vessels departed Mexico on March 20th bound for Cuba, carrying humanitarian aid, and there is currently no information or confirmation of their arrival. | "According to available information, these vessels were scheduled to arrive between March 24th and 25th of this year. Therefore, the corresponding protocols were immediately activated, in compliance with the Mexican State's responsibility to safeguard human life at…
(2026-03-27). Government prepares to remove need for medical training for GMC listing as 'qualified'. thecanary.co 
The Starmer government has opened a "terrifying" 'consultation' on its plan to remove the need for medical training for classification as qualified by the General Medical Council (GMC). The GMC, until recently, exclusively regulated doctors — those with full medical qualifications. The Starmer-Streeting axis has already — with the collusion of the GMC — started to […] | By
(2026-03-27). Pakistan urged to go low-carbon. tribune.com.pk 
The experts on energy and environment have underscored the need for transforming Pakistan's fragmented and supply-driven energy model to an integrated, low-carbon and resilient energy economy. The 8th International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development on its conclusion on Thursday at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, also put forward a detailed set of recommendations for the government to implement. | Alternative energy expert Engr Irfan Ahmed pointed out that a lack of cohesion in the grid and electricity networks has been contributing to massive energy…
(2026-03-27). Boil water advisory in effect for Upper Chichester area. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Chester Water Authority on Thursday located a water main break at a construction zone along Route 322 near Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester Township. | The authority has issued a boil water advisory for all customers in Lower Chichester, Upper Chichester, Marcus Hook and Twin Hooks. | CWA has set up water filling stations at the Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building and the Marcus Hook Borough Administrative Office. Customers must bring their own container…
(2026-03-27). The War on Yugoslavia 25 Years Later: NATO's Blueprint For the Conflicts of the Twenty First Century. globalresearch.ca [This podcast was first published by GR in March 2024.] | "The [1999] bombing war violates and shreds the basic provisions of the United Nations Charter and other conventions and treaties; the attack on Yugoslavia constitutes the most brazen international …
(2026-03-27). K-P walks out of NFC meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Adviser to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Finance Muzammil Aslam announced on Thursday that the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has walked out of a National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting after its demand to include the share of merged tribal districts in the province's allocation was rejected. | Speaking during the pre-budget discussion in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Aslam said that following the merger of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with K-P, the province's rightful share in the NFC Award has increased from 14.6 per cent to over 16.7 per cent. "We presented our positi…
(2026-03-27). The Project Censored Newsletter—March 2026. projectcensored.org Censored Press News Allison T. Butler, author of The Judgment of Gender: How Women Are Centered and Silenced in Pop Culture, has had a number of articles related to her new book featured in prominent outlets. As this newsletter goes to press, Ms. Magazine published Sinead O'Connor Was Right: It's…
(2026-03-27). 'Torture and genocide' UN expert Francesca Albanese denounces Israeli abuse of Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, I'm Amy Goodman, with Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: An Israeli court has closed an investigation into the death of Walid Ahmad, a 17-year-old from the occupied West Bank who died in an Israeli jail six months after he was arrested, held without charges and accused of throwing…
(2026-03-27). Congratulations to State Security combatants on their 67th anniversary. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, congratulated the combatants of the State Security Organs on the 67th anniversary of their founding via his Facebook profile. | "I embrace our brave combatants of the State Security Organs, to whom we owe so much, for their defense of the Homeland, almost always anonymous and always risky," Díaz-Canel expressed."Congratulations to the founders, leaders, officers, women, and men whose heroic missions are part of the epic legend of the Cuban Revolution." | The Cuban government, the Mini…
(2026-03-27). Jamaica reach World Cup playoff. tribune.com.pk 
Jamaica defeated New Caledonia 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Guadalajara on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1998. | Jamaica will next face DR Congo on Tuesday for a spot in Group K at the June 11 to July 19 World Cup in North America alongside Colombia, Portugal and Uzbekistan, while New Caledonia's hunt for their first finals berth came to an end. | French territory New Caledonia, who lost out to Oceania rivals New Zealand for an ‚Å automatic spot at the World Cup, came into the match ranked 150th in the world and fielded a te…
(2026-03-27). 'Burn the lawn': Israel pursues 'Rafah model' in southern Lebanon. responsiblestatecraft.org Israel's defense minister
(2026-03-27). Rassvet breaks Russia's dependence on Western technology. infobrics.org Ukrainian claims that they can shoot down the Rassvet satellites are exaggerated.
(2026-03-27). UK Labour government speeds up deportations to Nigeria in expanding anti-migrant crackdown. wsws.org Streamlined deportations to Nigeria are part of a sweeping attack on the rights of migrants in the UK, including arguably the most severe curtailment of asylum protections in…
(2026-03-27). U.S. airstrikes target Iran's militias in Iraq as conflict spills over borders. strategic-culture.su Iraq which is heading towards a civil war that could wipe out U.S. oil investors there. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Trump'
(2026-03-27). Teacher Arrested for Alleged Defilement of Pupil In Kibaale. plusnews.ug Kibaale police are holding Emmanuel, a government primary school teacher, on allegations of defiling a 16-year-old student living with disabilities. The victim, who is deaf and dumb, whose identity we can not reveal, is said to be carrying a six-month pregnancy. The victim's mother, Beatrice Bikara, says she discovered her daughter's pregnancy after rumors prompted …
(2026-03-27). Peshawar Zalmi teams up with Repu for AI media insights. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi has partnered with Repu Media Intelligence to harness artificial intelligence-driven insights for real-time decision-making during the upcoming season. | The collaboration, announced ahead of PSL Season 11, will see Repu act as Zalmi's official media intelligence partner, providing analysis of fan sentiment and media narratives across traditional, digital and social platforms both in Pakistan and globally. | Repu will deploy its Acumen Media Intelligence platform to track and interpret conversations surrounding the franchise, enabling Zalmi to respond quickly to e…
(2026-03-27). Pakistan's strike on Kabul clinic is a war on Afghan lives. newarab.com 
(2026-03-27). Iran-linked group claims hack of US FBI director personal email. newarab.com 
An Iranian-linked hacker group claimed on Friday to have hacked the email account of The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed that "malicious actors" had targeted Patel's personal email information and said it has "taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks associated with this activity." | "The information in question is historical in nature and involves no government information," the FBI said in a statement. | The S…
(2026-03-27). Wes Streeting accepts £55,000 donation from private healthcare recruiter. thecanary.co 
Labour health secretary Wes Streeting has taken another £55,000 from the ODP Group Ltd—which provides headhunting services to the NHS and private healthcare providers. The firm's owner, Peter Hearn, has longstanding links to private healthcare. The donation Millionaire recruitment mogul Hearn is the ultimate controller of the ODP Group. In addition to overseeing senior NHS […] | By
(2026-03-27). University of Reading among top EU recipients for border security research supporting repressive migration policies. thecanary.co 
The University of Reading is one of the top universities to receive research and innovation funding from the EU's Framework Programmes and a range of other EU instruments to support the building of Europe's border regime. A new report from the Transnational Institute, "Border Labs," highlights how universities are deeply involved in Europe's repressive border and […] | By
(2026-03-27). To keep climate science alive, researchers are speaking in code. grist.org 
(2026-03-27). Ofcom to investigate complaints of climate change denial. wattsupwiththat.com And it won't stop with climate change. How long before we are not allowed to call Starmer the worst PM ever? Or dare to criticise his Government?>
(2026-03-27). Italy's ties to Trump are a political repellent— is Starmer taking note? thecanary.co 
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is lurching so far to the right that her friendship with Donald Trump and allied tech-bros may have cost her a key referendum. Trump as "repellent" In a referendum she called on judicial reforms, Italians vote 54% for the "No" campaign, while 46% supported the "Yes" vote Meloni backed. The Conversation […] | By
(2026-03-27). India's CSR Surge: A Decade of Impact and Future Challenges. devdiscourse.com Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending in India has surged significantly since it became legally mandated under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. The decade-long data reveals that listed companies in India have spent over Rs 1.22 lakh crore on CSR activities, with a substantial portion—Rs 77,000 crore—allocated between fiscals 2020-2024.
(2026-03-27). Israeli soldiers torture baby with cigarettes. electronicintifada.net Israeli settlers accelerated violent pogroms against Palestinian towns and villages in West Bank.
(2026-03-27). Trump's detention expansion: disease, secrecy, and 'unbelievably inhumane' conditions in Texas. nationofchange.org Congressional testimony, public health records, and detainee reports reveal medical neglect, blocked oversight, and infectious disease concerns inside rapidly growing federal immigration detention sites.
(2026-03-27). 'Raising 10 red flags': Is Israel's army exhausted? aljazeera.com After years of regional forever wars, Israel's chief of staff warns the army is on the brink of collapse.
(2026-03-27). 'We will no longer stand by': Austria plans social media ban for under-14s. aljazeera.com Austrian officials highlight addiction and ill-health while advocating for stricter age restrictions.
(2026-03-27). Israel gets zero mentions in government's 'report' on foreign interference. No wonder. thecanary.co 
The government's 'Rycroft Review' report on foreign interference in UK politics has been confirmed as a sham immediately it was published, after it failed to mention Israel a single time. And this is only what Skwawkbox and others predicted, since Starmer minister Steve Reed is a die-hard 'friend of genocide' who also didn't mention Israel […] | By
(2026-03-27). All Out 3/27 4pm College Av (Near Hamilton St): Stop US / Israel Middle East War, ICE off Campus! Video of todays organizing efforts. fightbackbetter.com 
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 4 — 7PM, Corner College Av / Hamiliton St (GPS Search 40 College Av) (Rutgers), New Brunswick,…
(2026-03-27). Time for the 25th? A Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-27). European Parliament heads to China after 8 years and intense lobbying from Beijing. scmp.com After eight years in the deep freeze, the European Parliament is sending an official delegation to China next week in the clearest sign yet that Beijing's targeted lobbying blitz of its members is paying off. | Seven members from the parliament's Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) will travel to Beijing and Shanghai alongside Engin Eroglu, head of its China delegation.
(2026-03-27). China's Neglected Agricultural Revolution. fairobserver.com Farming looks mighty easy when your plough is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field. — US President Dwight D. Eisenhower Agriculture has long been, and remains, central to Chinese civilization; it is as crucial to China's future as any other single factor. China possesses 9% of the world's arable land…
(2026-03-27). ICE Patriots Guard the Exit. commondreams.org 
As airports reach peak chaos amidst a government shutdown and massive departures by unpaid TSA agents, the regime's evil idiots moved to resolve their new quagmire by sending in the same brutal, ill-trained, much-despised ICE goons who caused the shutdown – and whose past abuses and corruption now daily come to light. The Beckett-esque result: Images of cranky travelers standing up to six hours in hellish lines overseen by aimlessly loitering henchmen: "Nobody comes, nobody goes. It's awful."Late-Stage-Capitalism-Calamity #764: We probably shouldn't be surprised the dumbest president in history abetted by the…
(2026-03-27). Is Saudi Arabia's ambitious 'desert ski resort' dream over. newarab.com 
Two key contracts for the construction of Saudi Arabia's NEOM cancelled a contract with Italian company WeBuild to construct a $5 billion dam this week, which would have been a critical component of Trojena, while Malaysia-based Eversenda…
(2026-03-27). Qalibaf Vs Hegseth goes viral: Iran mocks US War Secretary's '2KM missile range' confusion on X. hindustantimes.com Iran's latest missile salvo has spilled into a full-blown meme war after Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf mocked U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on social media, seizing on his past claim that Iranian missiles "could only range two kilometers." Turning the remark into a viral punchline, Tehran's officials and sympathizers have flooded platforms with jokes and memes touting Iran's long‚Äërange strikes as proof that Hegseth's line is outdated and absurd. Watch for more…
(2026-03-27). Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in 'active' Gulf of Mexico oil spill. aljazeera.com Authorities say the oil is seeping from three sources, including a vessel that has not yet been identified.
(2026-03-27). The tyranny of distance and the Australian oil crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-27). Video: CSOs Resource Mobilization and Project Management for Sustainability in Africa. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War Nigeria Chapter, March 27, 2026 | This webinar brought together experienced practitioners to explore practical approaches to strengthening CSO sustainability in Africa. The session focused on three critical pillars: leadership and motivation, project coordination and management, and resource mobilization in the context of instability and global aid shifts. | CSO means Civil Society Organization.
(2026-03-27). The Conversation: "Why emotional resilience should be at the heart of climate change education" wattsupwiththat.com If the young victims of climate education suffer a nervous breakdown, how can educators "truly equip young people for life and work in a changing climate"?>
(2026-03-27). 'Contradictory' Public Opinions on Iran Are Baked Into CBS's Polling. fair.org 
CBS polling director Anthony Salvanto ( A recent CBS News poll (
(2026-03-27). Missing aid boats safely crossed to Cuba, US coastguard says. scmp.com Two aid boats bound for Cuba that were feared missing after they set sail from Mexico have "safely transited" to the island, the US coastguard said on Friday. | The Mexican Navy had reported on Thursday that it launched a search and rescue mission after losing communication with the vessels, which had left from Isla Mujeres in southeast Mexico on March 20 with nine people aboard.
(2026-03-27). EAC Advances 10-Year Climate Strategy to Strengthen Regional Resilience. plusnews.ug 
The East African Community (EAC) is advancing a coordinated 10-year Climate Change Strategy aimed at addressing rising climate risks, strengthening resilience, and supporting sustainable economic transformation across the region. The initiative comes at a time when the impacts of climate change are increasingly evident across East Africa, placing significant pressure on economies, livelihoods, and national …
(2026-03-27). As Trump wrecks trade, WTO meeting in Cameroon is a show of defiance. scmp.com In these turbulent times, focusing on the World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, is a bit like trying to focus on a picnic sitting alongside a bar brawl, or listening to a lesson in pruning bonsai while a lumberjack takes a chainsaw to a giant redwood. | But try we must. Even if the deliverables are meagre and may take years to materialise, the symbolism of Yaounde points to a possible future very different from today's chaotic hegemonic unilateralism —…
(2026-03-27). Ryan Gosling to Star in Daniel's Next Sci-Fi Adventure. devdiscourse.com Renowned actor Ryan Gosling is set to star in a new sci-fi action comedy, directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known for the critically acclaimed 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. The untitled movie is scheduled for a November 19, 2027 release by Universal Pictures.
(2026-03-27). UK government advisory report condemns global fur trade. thecanary.co 
The Animal Welfare Committee, which advises the UK government, has published a damning report condemning the animal suffering involved in the fur trade. Its report on 'the responsible sourcing of fur' calls out the suffering inflicted on animals who are confined in cages on fur farms or caught in brutal traps in the wild. And […] | By
(2026-03-27). Diálogo con EEUU sobre la base del respeto, reitera Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba siempre ha planteado disposición al diálogo con Estados Unidos, pero sobre la base del respeto a ambos sistemas políticos, reiteró el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel en entrevista publicada este viernes por el diario mexicano La Jornada."Siempre hemos planteado disposición para el diálogo con Estados Unidos sobre cualquier tema, pero siempre sobre las bases del respeto a ambos sistemas políticos. Respeto a la soberanía, la dignidad, con principio de reciprocidad, con apego al derecho internacional", dijo. | El primer mandatario consideró importante que ambas partes muestren voluntad "para continuar avanzando el…
(2026-03-27). Compañía Palabras al Viento lleva narración oral a comunidades holguineras. radiohc.cu El mayor compromiso de la Compañía Palabras al Viento es llevar la narración oral a las comunidades de la provincia de Holguín y crear, en medio de momentos difíciles, un espacio de alegría para niños, adolescentes y familias en el oriental territorio. Yoyi Sera, artista y directivo de la agrupación, explicó a la ACN que el grupo coordinó presentaciones en escuelas de la ciudad cabecera, colectivos de estudiantes de artes y barrios de difícil acceso, así como en la propia sede de Palabras al Viento, donde se dirigieron principalmente al público infantil mediante juegos recreativos y animaciones. "En las circunsta…
(2026-03-27). øHacia dónde llevarán los vientos a Cuba? strategic-culture.su A pesar de la resiliencia histórica de Cuba, ya hemos podido presenciar que, a largo plazo, los embargos y las sanciones logran minar la fuerza de voluntad de los líderes y de la población. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva pa…
(2026-03-27). Entregan Premios Cubanos Tablas-Alarcos por el Día Mundial del Teatro. radiohc.cu En comenmoración al Día Mundial del Teatro, a celebrarse este viernes, fueron entregados los Premios que cada dos años convoca la Casa Editorial Tablas-Alarcos de Cuba, en las disciplinas de Dramaturgia, Investigación, Crítica y Gráfica. | La entrega tuvo lugar la víspera en la sala El Sótano, ubicada en la zona capitalina del Vedado, donde se reconoció la labor de quienes estimulan el quehacer escénico, informó la Casa Editorial en redes sociales. | El Premio Virgilio Piñera en Dramaturgia recayó en Ulises Cala por su obra Pieza inconclusa para pistola rosada, mientras que el galardón Dora Alonso en la misma cat…
(2026-03-27). øHacia dónde llevarán los vientos a Cuba? strategic-culture.su A pesar de la resiliencia histórica de Cuba, ya hemos podido presenciar que, a largo plazo, los embargos y las sanciones logran minar la fuerza de voluntad de los líderes y de la población. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva pa…
(2026-03-27). President Miguel Díaz-Canel: The failure to seize Cuba provokes the wrath of the United States. radiohc.cu In an interview with the Mexican newspaper La Jornada, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the greatest failure of the U.S. government in 67 years of revolution is its inability to seize the island. The president explained that this situation has provoked anger, manifesting itself in a tightened blockade since 2019, with more than 240 measures implemented during the first phase of the Trump administration. | Díaz-Canel denounced that Cuba's inclusion on the list of state sponsors of terrorism has cut off its funding channels, compounded by a recent executive order threatening tariffs on goods from count…