(2026-03-12). Media Release: Carney Government Chooses Trump and Arming Genocide Over International Law as Liberals Vote Down "No More Loopholes" Act. worldbeyondwar.org The Arms Embargo Now Coalition condemns the Liberal government today after the House of Commons voted down Bill C-233, the No More Loopholes Act, legislation that would have closed a major loophole. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-12). Movement Update: Prime Minister Carney Just Shut Down Bill C-233, Picked the Side of Trump and Netanyahu's War Crimes. worldbeyondwar.org 
Today's vote on the No More Loopholes Act was a litmus test. And the Carney government failed. They picked the side of militarism and U.S. weapons companies. The side of Trump and Netanyahu. The side of genocide and war crimes. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-12). Gaza mom watched the bodies of her sons for four days. electronicintifada.net A new report traces the ordeal of one family, from the killing of three brothers to the torture of survivors.
freemalaysiatoday.com (2026-03-12). IRGC vows to continue strikes until war threat against Iran ends
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claim attacks on Kuwait's Al-Adairi helicopter base, injuring over 100 US troops and hitting other strategic facilities.
(2026-03-12). Trump touts Iran war 'win' as Blumenthal warns of ground war, oil crisis deepens. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump told supporters in Hebron, Kentucky that the United States has "won" the war against Iran, boasting it was over "in the first hour," even as U.S. casualties, massive war spending and regional escalation continue to grow. At the same time, Senator Richard Blumenthal has emerged from a classified briefing "dissatisfied and angry," warning that America may be on a path to deploying ground troops in Iran and demanding answers about the real human and financial cost of the conflict. With sea drones striking oil tankers, Iran threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks continui…
(2026-03-12). In first remarks, Iran's new supreme leader vows to avenge martyrs, keep Strait of Hormuz closed. dawn.com Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and attack US bases, new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba ‚ÄåKhamenei said on Thursday in a statement read out on state television, his first remarks since In the defiant address, Khamenei said the United States must close all its bases in the region. The strait, which runs past Iran's coast and supplies a fifth of the world's oil, should remain shut to put pressure on the enemy,…
(2026-03-12). Iran's supreme leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge martyrs, keep strait closed. geo.tv 
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2016. — Reuters Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut. Says Iran will seek compensation from…
(2026-03-12). 4 ways US Israel war against Iran will change the world. ummid.com As the smoke clears over the ruins of Tel Aviv and the burning tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a historical irony is emerging: The US-Israel war against Iran intended to cement American dominance may instead be the moment the United States loses its status as the world's sole superpower.
(2026-03-12). Iran War Threatens Global Food System — and Some Already Feel the Impact. truthout.org Up until the end of February, a steady flow of ships bound for destinations across the world would pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow channel running between Oman and Iran, the waterway serves as the only natural maritime link between the Persian Gulf and the global economy. That all changed on March 2, when, after days of military strikes led by the U.S. and Israel… |
(2026-03-12). If Iran is mining the Strait of Hormuz, does Trump hold the cards in the war anymore? | Bibi, Tehran. hindustantimes.com Day 12 of the Iran war and the conflict is entering one of the most dangerous waters, the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow stretch of water carries nearly 20% of the world's oil and almost all of Qatar's LNG exports. But what happens if this global energy artery is suddenly weaponised? The United States now claims Iran may be preparing to lay naval mines in the strait, one of the simplest yet most disruptive tools in naval warfare. Mines are cheap, hard to detect, and devastating for shipping. Even a few explosions could force tankers to halt, insurers to withdraw coverage, and global energy markets to panic. In thi…
(2026-03-12). Iranian sea mines: Naval nightmare threatening Achilles' heel of US warships. geo.tv 
A drifting sea mine, recovered in the Black Sea on March 28, 2022, after mines began appearing in regional waters during the peak of the Russia-Ukraine war. —Romanian NavyFollowing US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Tehran is believed to be seeking to choke the vital Strait of Hormuz…
(2012-03-26). Iran's new supreme leader affirms importance of Hormuz closure, vows to continue attacking US bases in Gulf states. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that all United States bases in the region should be immediately closed and warned they would be attacked if they remained open. | In his first official message as Iran's new supreme leader, he added that the "closure of the Strait of Hormuz should be continued as a tool to pressure the enemy." | He said the "will of the popular masses" was the continuation of "effective and deterrent defence". | The supreme leader said that studies were conducted regarding opening other fronts where "the enemy lacks experience and will be extremely weak, and this will b…
(2026-03-12). Indian national killed in overnight strikes by Iran targeting US-owned oil tanker near Iraq. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian national was killed after Iran launched attacks on two oil tankers — including one owned by a US company — off the coast of Iraq overnight, further heightening tensions in the region amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict that has been ongoing for nearly two weeks. | The strikes mark the first instance of Iran directly targeting oil tankers after warning that "not a litre of oil" would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route, during the ongoing conflict. | According to sources, the US-owned and Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Safese…
(2026-03-12). 'Expel US, Israel Envoys': Iran sets condition for Strait of Hormuz passage. ummid.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Tuesday March 10, 2026 asked Arab and European countries to expel the U.S. and Israeli ambassadors if they want safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-12). Five vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines. geo.tv 
The Thailand-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree engulfed in black smoke in the Strait of Hormuz, March 11, 2026.— ReutersArmed Iranian boats attacked two tankers in Iraqi waters.Thailand-flagged bulk carrier damaged off Oman.Most crew evacuated, three feared missing.
(2026-03-12). US Israel War Against Iran: Glaring Cost Difference. ummid.com The ongoing US and Israeli war against Iran and the latter's retaliatory strikes have once again demonstrated the mathematics of modern air defence.
(2026-03-12). Palestinian Citizen of Israel Jailed for Criticism of the War on Iran. counterpunch.org 
Earlier this month (March 2), Israeli police arrested and jailed Majd Asadi, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, on charges of "incitement" and support for "terrorism." Asadi is an opera singer and activist from Daliyat al-Karmel, a town in northern '48 Palestine. He had written a Facebook post critical of the US-Israeli war on Iran. It appeared after Israel, aided by the CIA, assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, also killing his daughter and grandchild.
(2026-03-12). Did UK help US strike Iran school? Starmer under fire in Parliament over Tomahawk missile | Trump, War. hindustantimes.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was "deeply concerned" by footage showing a missile strike near a girls' school in Minab, southern Iran, during a heated session in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. The incident at the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' School reportedly killed around 170 people, including children, according to Iranian media. Video circulating online appears to show a Tomahawk missile, a weapon used by the United States. Donald Trump initially blamed Iran, but Washington has since said an investigation is underway. The strike occurred near an alleged Iranian naval facility as the U.S.[mdas…
(2026-03-12). Breaking The Nuclear Taboo. popularresistance.org President Trump has been on quite a roll. Since just the beginning of the year, he has kidnapped the Venezuela president, threatened to invade Greenland and Colombia, and has in just the last week dragged the U.S. — and seemingly much of the Middle East ⚪ into a new war by joining with Israel to attack Iran, something that even the biggest hawks among recent U.S. presidents have managed to avoid. That's on top of bombing seven countries in 2025. | The 2024 campaign promises of a peace president who will end the forever wars have evaporated, only to be replaced by unrestrained use of military force and a se…
(2026-03-12). Russia slams 'biased' Iran resolution as U.S. envoy brands Tehran lawless. hindustantimes.com At a tense U.N. Security Council session, Russia's ambassador Vasily Nebenzya accused the United States and Israel of "aggression" against Iran and condemned a newly passed resolution as biased and one-sided for ignoring what he called the root causes of the current escalation. He argued that it is "impossible and unfair" to discuss attacks in the region without acknowledging U.S. and Israeli actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran. In response, U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz blasted Iran and its allies for "lies" and "lawlessness," insisting that Tehran's strikes were brutal and indiscriminate, and claiming tha…
(2026-03-12). FO Talks: Could a US Strike Unite Iran Instead of Breaking It? fairobserver.com [Editor's note: This video was recorded on Monday, February 23, 5 days before the February 28 US—Israeli attack on Iran.] Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. As the United States positions nearly 600 fighter jets,…
(2026-03-12). US-Israel War Against Iran: Is It A Religious War? ummid.com US and Israeli leaders are framing the ongoing conflict with Iran as a religious war primarily for domestic mobilisation, civilisational framing, and strategic narrative construction.
(2026-03-12). Israel counts cost as Iran's missile, drone barrage batters cities for 11th day. hindustantimes.com Israel is facing mounting economic and civilian costs as Iran's missile and drone barrage enters its 11th day. According to Israeli reports, more than 9,000 damage claims have been filed for buildings, vehicles and equipment hit during the attacks. The strikes—linked to Iran's Operation True Promise and launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—have included cluster munitions targeting central Israeli cities such as Holon and Bat Yam. Despite the pressure, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has moved to boost defence spending as the war with Iran escalates.
(2026-03-12). $11 Billion in Six Days: The Price of Trump's War on Iran Is Already Exploding. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Israel gets the war it wanted — and doesn't have to foot the bill. The bombs fall on Iran, the region slides closer to catastrophe, and the invoice lands on the desk of the American taxpayer. Maybe the deliberate destruction of people's lives doesn't move Washington anymore. After decades of war, perhaps the …
(2026-03-12). Greenwald: CNN Is Running Iraq‚ÄëWar‚ÄëLevel Propaganda for the Iran War. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a blistering breakdown of U.S. media complicity, Glenn Greenwald dissects what he calls one of the most brazen propaganda stunts of the new Iran war: CNN's Jake Tapper inviting an Israeli activist to speak on behalf of 96 million Iranians. The segment, Greenwald argues, is not just sloppy journalism — it's a …
(2026-03-12). US military Aid to Israel is a National Security Risk. scheerpost.com Branko Marcetic for Jacobin Over the weekend, the Washington Post was the latest to publish a claim that Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu used the threat of launching a war with Iran solo as a way to pressure Donald Trump into the disastrous war he has now embroiled the United States in. It's at least the fifth piece of …
(2026-03-12). 'Missile for Epstein Victims': Iran Sets New War Narrative. ummid.com In a personal blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran is now launching missiles on Israeli capital Tel Aviv and American bases in Gulf countries that are written with a message sympathizing victims of Jeffry Epstein.
(2026-03-12). War Diary Day 13: Instigating Iran's internal dissent and absorbing oil shock. dawn.com On the 13th day of the US-Israel war against Iran, the conflict appeared to be entering a more volatile phase in which the battlefield could gradually extend beyond conventional air and missile exchanges into attempts to weaken Iran from within; the maritime confrontation in the Gulf continued to tighten pressure on global energy markets and reinforce the centrality of oil flows in shaping the strategic calculations of the belligerents. | Reports circulating among Iranian observers and security analysts suggested that Washington and Tel Aviv may now be testing a strategy aimed at fomenting internal dissent while…
(2026-03-12). Starmer's Self-Defence Fudge: The UK's Growing Involvement in the Iran War. counterpunch.org 
Wars can distract, and for leaders in political purgatory, they can be particularly useful. It remains to be seen whether the UK's increasing involvement in the illegal war being waged on Iran by Israel and the United States will serve that purpose. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the great saviour of the British Labour Party in taking
(2026-03-12). Afghan Refugees in Iran Fled One War Zone Only to End Up in Another. truthout.org "I don't know when I will be able to contact you again." my cousin Ahmad told me during a WhatsApp call from Tehran last summer, in the midst of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. "Maybe it wasn't wise to come here. Afghanistan would probably have been safer." For days, his internet connection had stopped working. Eventually, a privileged neighbor shared their Starlink satellite internet… |
(2026-03-12). Clouds of War in the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
The war of the Trump administration and Israel against Persia / Iran is bringing humanity ever closer to catastrophe. Both Israel and Iran are theocratic regimes designed to overcome each other, no matter the consequences. They replay the crusades of the dark ages. They have sacred books promising paradise, should they exterminate their enemy. But
(2026-03-12). Pakistan playing role of 'bridge builder' in ongoing Middle East conflict: FO. dawn.com Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that Pakistan was playing the role of a "bridge builder" during the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. | The war began as the US and Israel launched strikes on Tehran on February 28, which also resulted in the Meanwhile, Pak…
(2026-03-12). The Algorithm's Massacre: How AI Put an Iranian Elementary School on America's Kill List. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The war that Washington and Tel Aviv unleashed on Iran has already produced its first defining image: the shattered remains of a girls' elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab. On February 28, as U.S. and Israeli forces launched the opening wave of strikes across Iran, missiles slammed into the Shajareh …
(2026-03-12). US spies say Iran Govt totally safe even as Trump claims 'war won': Entire conflict a waste. hindustantimes.com US intelligence now says Iran's government is "not at risk of collapse" and still controls the public, even after Khamenei's killing — contradicting Trump's boast that "we won" the war in the first hour. As he vows not to "leave early," Iran's IRGC unleashes a 5‚Äëhour, 40th missile wave on Israel and US assets.
(2026-03-12). Fossil fuels as a weapon of war:' US-Israeli war on Iran exposes world's dangerous reliance on oil. nationofchange.org This comes as Israel has struck oil depots in Tehran, blanketing the capital in smoke and toxic rain.
(2026-03-12). "It's a Lawless World Led by Idiots" scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As the U.S.—Israeli war on Iran enters its second week, Pulitzer Prize—winning journalist Chris Hedges delivers one of the most blistering indictments yet of the political class steering the conflict. In a wide‚Äëranging conversation on MEE Live, Hedges argues that the war is not simply a strategic blunder — it is the latest …
(2026-03-12). US-Israeli Strikes Hit Civilian Targets Across Iran. scheerpost.com Iran's Red Crescent said more than 19,000 civilian units have been damaged across the country by Dave DeCamp US and Israeli airstrikes have pounded civilian targets across Iran since the war began on February 28, damaging more than 19,734 civilian units, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS). The ICRS said on Tuesday that the figure …
(2026-03-12). The Selection of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Sends a Message of Political Stability in Iran Amid War. uwidata.com 
By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran "You will end up helpless." This is a phrase often quoted from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's former leader, in reference to the United States and Israel. Now, more than ten days after the start of military confrontations involving Iran, the United States and Israel, political developments inside Iran …
(2026-03-12). Mojtaba's wave – biggest attack yet: 3 Israeli cities burn for 5 hrs in ioint Iran-Hezbollah hit. hindustantimes.com Iran's IRGC and Lebanon's Hezbollah have launched the 40th wave of "Operation True Promise 4," unleashing missiles and drones in a five-hour joint barrage on Israel and U.S. targets across the region, including claimed hits on American bases in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Tehran says it fired Qadr, Emad, Kheibar Shekan and Fattah missiles at more than 50 sites across Israel, while Hezbollah carried out its largest attack this month with swarms of rockets and drones on northern cities such as Haifa, Tel Aviv and Be'er Sheva. As mass sirens sent Israelis running to shelters, Iran's allies struck U.S. positions and Gul…
(2026-03-12). Democracy Now! 2026-03-12 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 12, 2026; "War on the Iranian People": Nationalism Grows in Iran in Defiance of Deadly U.S. and Israeli Strikes; Amnesty Head Agnès Callamard on Iran War, Global Fight for Gender Justice & Killing of Yanar Mohammed | Headlines for March 12, 2026; "War on the Iranian People": Nationalism Grows in Iran in Defiance of Deadly U.S. and Israeli Strikes; Amnesty Head Agnès Callamard on Iran War, Global Fight for Gender Justice & Killing of Yanar Mohammed…
(2026-03-12). Americans panic in US ally nation as Iran 'begins' next war phase; not troops, bases, IRGC to hit… hindustantimes.com Security fears are rising in Iraq after the U.S. Embassy Baghdad warned that Americans face a risk of attacks and kidnappings amid escalating tensions with Iran. The alert came after drone and rocket strikes targeted U.S. diplomatic and military sites near Baghdad airport, with pro-Iran militia groups suspected behind the attacks.
(2026-03-12). Ships on land and cars in the sea: How Middle East war is messing with GPS in the UAE. dawn.com Accurate GPS is a mainstay of modern life, but because of the Iran Jamming and spoofing, used as a defensive tactic against missiles and drones, are to blame, experts say, but it's not just enemy projectiles finding themselves lost in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). | "I was using the maps while driving until it started taking me through weird roads," said Hind, a French resident of Dubai who gave only her first name. | Instead, she was…
(2026-03-12). Kharg Island stays unscathed as U.S. avoids Iran's vital oil export terminal. hindustantimes.com Kharg Island — the hub handling about 90% of Iran's crude exports — has remained untouched despite thousands of strikes during the ongoing conflict. The five-mile-long island in the Persian Gulf typically transits 1.3 to 1.6 million barrels of oil per day and stores up to 18 million barrels, making it Tehran's most vital energy outlet. Analysts warn that bombing the facility could wipe out nearly all Iranian export capacity and send global oil prices soaring. Even after more than 5,000 U.S. strikes, Washington has avoided hitting the terminal, reportedly treating attacks on Iran's core oil infrastruct…
(2026-03-12). 88 MILLION PEOPLE, ONE IMPULSE: AMERICA'S WAR ON IRAN BEGINS WITH A FEELING. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff America has started bombing Iran again, and the most revealing part is how little ceremony it took. No debate, no vote, no national soul‚Äësearching—just a president who "felt strongly" and unleashed a war on a country of 88 million people. That's where we are now: a superpower that treats war like an impulse …
(2026-03-12). Senate Democrats demand investigation into Iran school bombing as Fetterman stands apart. nationofchange.org Nearly the entire Democratic caucus calls for a probe into a deadly strike on a girls' school in Minab while one senator backs the military operation.
(2026-03-12). Iran sets hard terms for any U.S. ceasefire talks as Araghchi rules out dialogue. hindustantimes.com Iran has set tough conditions for any ceasefire with the United States as the war intensifies. Reports say Iran has demanded security guarantees among two other conditions for talks with Trump. However, Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran's past negotiations with Washington ended in attacks, warning that talks with the U.S. are unlikely for now.
(2026-03-12). Pezeshkian's goodwill gesture not reflected in reality: Saudi Arabia to Iran. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Monday March 09, 2026 issued a stern warning to Iran over its continued attacks on its neighbors, also saying Masoud Pezeshkian's goodwill gesture is not reflected in reality.
(2026-03-12). US Forced to Legally Recognize Venezuelan Government, Opens Path to Recovery of $30 Billion in Stolen Assets. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This was confirmed by a document dated Tuesday, March 11, in which the US Department of State highlights that on March 5, 2026, the US announced the normalization of relations with Venezuela under a government headed by Rodríguez. This decision recognizes her as a state authority for diplomatic and legal purposes. | The docu…
(2026-03-12). Foreign hacker in 2023 compromised Epstein files held by FBI, source and documents show. dawn.com A foreign hacker compromised files relating to the FBI's investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a break-in at the bureau's New York Field Office three years ago, according to a source familiar with the matter and recently published Justice Department documents reviewed by Reuters. | The details of who accessed a server at the FBI's New York Field Office, ‚Äåincluding the allegation that a foreign hacker was involved, are being reported here for the first time. | In a statement, the FBI said what it described as a "cyber incident" was "an isolated one".
(2026-03-12). Youth voices stress unity at People's World Connecticut Black History Month event. peoplesworld.org 
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—The historic New Haven People's Center was filled to capacity on Saturday, Feb. 28, for the 52nd annual People's World Black History Month event, where youth and community members gathered to honor this year's theme: "DEFEND CIVIL RIGHTS! Unity in the Fight for Our Future." Guest speaker Eric Brooks engaged the entire audience …
(2026-03-12). Social Media's Down Side: No Fresh Starts. counterpunch.org 
Generally speaking, I've always considered myself a "techno-optimist," sometimes perhaps to the point of Panglossianism. As a teen, I embraced those new-fangled "microcomputers," and as a 20-something the World Wide Web, with enthusiasm. The Information Age, like the Industrial Revolution before it, was a rising tide that lifted all boats: More things, more cheaply, for
(2026-03-12). Americans skipping meals and delaying life decisions as healthcare costs strain households nationwide. nationofchange.org New Gallup surveys show tens of millions of Americans cutting back on food, utilities, and daily necessities to pay medical bills while healthcare affordability worsens.
(2026-03-12). Madison, April 11, 2026: Lessons From Minneapolis A Discussion With People's Fighters! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-12). Judge Rules Kari Lake Unlawfully Ran US Media Agency, Voiding Mass Layoffs. portside.org Judge Rules Kari Lake Unlawfully Ran US Media Agency, Voiding Mass Layoffs |
(2026-03-12). 'Intentional Chemical Warfare': Toxic Black Rain in Tehran After US-Israel Bomb Oil Facilities. portside.org 'Intentional Chemical Warfare': Toxic Black Rain in Tehran After US-Israel Bomb Oil Facilities |
(2026-03-12). 12th Maths QR Code takes to YouTube Channel, CBSE in damage control. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education Tuesday March 10, 2026 went into damage control mode after the QR Code printed on the CBSE 12th Mathematics Paper led to a YouTube Music Channel, sparking a massive row.
(2026-03-12). Brief pause in fighting between Pak-Afghan forces to identify, retrieve body at Torkham. dawn.com KHYBER: Pakistan and Afghanistan border forces on Thursday agreed on a brief pause amid ongoing clashes to identify and collect a dead body lying at Zero Point at Torkham for the last few days. | However, the body, identified by Afghan authorities as a national, could not be retrieved from the location due to delayed consultation among the Afghan authorities and the time for the pause in fighting lapsing, sources told Dawn. | They said that local residents had spotted the body and reported it to the security officials, while videos and pictures of the dead body were also shared on social media. | Sources said tha…
(2026-03-12). Mpumalanga opens new school for learning. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga opens new school for learning | The Mpumalanga Education Department has opened a newly completed, state-of-the-art high school within the Nkomazi Local Municipality for learners and educators. | Silulu Secondary School has officially been declared ready for occupation to provide learners with a safe, dignified, and conducive learning environment. | The school consists of 28 classrooms, an administration block, a computer centre, a science laboratory, a library, and a multi-purpose hall. | "The facility also includes a fully equipped kitchen, 22 enviro-loo sanitation units, reliable water and electric…
(2026-03-12). The Global Crisis Facing Humanity: Diverse Views. richardfalk.org 
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(2026-03-12). International Anti-Fascist Conference being prepared in Brazil. radiohc.cu The organization of the First International Anti-Fascist Conference for the Sovereignty of Peoples is gaining momentum in Brazil through preparatory meetings to build political and intellectual networks against the extreme right. | According to its organizers, the event, scheduled for March 26-29 in the city of Porto Alegre, is part of a broader effort to create a space for coordination among social movements, progressive parties, unions, and groups concerned about the resurgence of authoritarian currents worldwide. | Press reports indicate that the meeting is expected to bring together more than 250 intellectual…
(2026-03-12). The Delusion of Safety "Here" counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-12). United Nations: Grave humanitarian consequences of U.S. blockade of Cuba. radiohc.cu Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, has reiterated that the intensification of the US blockade against Cuba is having grave humanitarian consequences. | Dujarric explained at his daily press conference that the inability to import fuel is affecting hospitals, vital medical treatments, and food distribution. | "I can tell you that we remain deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation caused by the inability to import fuel. This has triggered an energy crisis," he stressed. | The UN has repeatedly condemned the US blockade of Cuba. In January, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Secreta…
(2026-03-12). The Once and Future Bathhouse. publicbooks.org Utilitarian public baths and pools once filled the world's cities, but now new expensive spas are taking their place. Has even bathing become a luxury?
(2026-03-12). Suspect to appear in court on rhino horn theft charge. sanews.gov.za Suspect to appear in court on rhino horn theft charge | A 44-year-old foreign national is due to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate Court today on charges of contravention of the National Environmental Management and Biodiversity Act. | The suspect is alleged to have been involved in the staged theft of rhino horns at Haartebeesfontein. | READ | The suspect was arrested yesterday in Heidelberg during the execution of an authorised search and seizure…
(2026-03-12). Northeastern Wisconsin March 28, 2026 No Kings! No Billionaires! Protests (City Listings, Locations). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-03-12). US Supreme Court Curtails Presidential Emergency Powers: What Happens Next? fairobserver.com When my son Fenris was four years old, my wife and I instructed him that in the event of a genuine emergency, he should call 911 and request assistance. Within a week, Fenris picked up the phone, dialed 911, and informed the operator, "My sister is annoying me, and it's an emergency!" While the current…
(2026-03-12). Govt mulling not hiking prices of petroleum products further despite increase in global market. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The government has banned the export of all petroleum products and is considering holding back any immediate increase in petroleum prices, despite continued upward movement in the global market. | Instead, it plans to draw on a Rs389 billion 'emergency fund' to absorb future price shocks. | The decision comes after the latest estimates, based on existing tax rates and pricing formula, suggest that the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) going up by Rs56 per litre and that of petrol by Rs41. Petrol and HSD are currently sold on the higher side of Rs322 and Rs337 per litre, respectively, at retail. | Likewi…
(2026-03-12). Pakistan backs Bahrain, Russia draft resolutions at UNSC, urges de-escalation. dawn.com WASHINGTON: Pakistan has On March 11, the Security Council
(2026-03-12). Experts Fear 'Unethical' Vaccine Trial in Africa Is 'Prototype' for US Studies Under RFK Jr. portside.org Experts Fear 'Unethical' Vaccine Trial in Africa Is 'Prototype' for US Studies Under RFK Jr |
(2026-03-12). Why I'm Confident of Our Union's Future. counterpunch.org 
I'll always remember how company bosses got red in the face, tried to water down our contract proposals, and made absurd demands for concessions at way too many bargaining sessions over the years. "You're not talking to Dave McCall," I liked to remind them at these moments. "You're talking to the members of the United
(2026-03-12). India advances to ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final. ummid.com India on Thursday March 05, 2026 advanced to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final, defeating England in a thrilling Semifinal played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
(2026-03-12). Another war we're not supposed to see. strategic-culture.su By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | You have to figure, if those waging war — and covering it — dedic…
(2026-03-12). Reliance Digital Expands with iQOO's Retail Launch. devdiscourse.com Reliance Digital has expanded its retail portfolio with the introduction of iQOO smartphones, marking a significant move towards offline availability. Known for their high-performance and innovative features, iQOO devices will now be available for hands-on exploration at Reliance Digital stores across India.
(2026-03-12). Arrival of 100 000 FMD vaccine intensifies WC response. sanews.gov.za Arrival of 100 000 FMD vaccine intensifies WC response | A shipment of 100 000 doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine has arrived at Cape Town International Airport, strengthening the Western Cape Government's efforts to contain the disease and protect the province's livestock sector. | Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said the vaccines will be distributed across the West Coast, Cape Winelands and Garden Route districts. The rollout will be coordinated by a provincial "war room" that meets regularly to monitor progress and coordinate response measures. | Winde said the ongoing vaccination drive will be stea…
(2026-03-12). Speed limits on motorways and national highways reduced amid govt's austerity drive. dawn.com The speed limits for vehicles on motorways and national highways were reduced on Thursday "in order to promote austerity measures and fuel conservation", according to a handout issued by the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP). | The development comes as the government in recent days The press release said that the step "was taken in light of the…
(2026-03-12). Harsh U.S. policy against Cuba affects Americans. radiohc.cu In New Delhi, Cuban diplomat José Ramón Cabañas says that the Cuban people are withstanding the severe impact of US aggression, which also affects the Cuban community in the United States and the American population. | In statements to Prensa Latina before concluding a visit to India to participate in the strategic Raisina Dialogue, held in Delhi from March 5 to 7, the director of the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI) described the impact on the Cuban population of the unprecedented intensification of Washington's economic blockade policy as severe. | He noted that the Cuban government has taken mea…
(2026-03-12). Government at work to end water crisis. sanews.gov.za Government at work to end water crisis | South Africa observes National Water Month in March at a time when frustration over the unreliability of water supply has made headlines. ⚪ We are all in agreement that citizens should not have to protest before water runs from their taps, as was the case in areas including Midrand and Westbury in Gauteng. Government is also acutely aware that some areas have experienced prolonged water shortages. ⚪ Several electro-mechanical failures at Rand Water's Palmiet and Zuikerbosch pump stations, coupled with a major pipe burst at the Klipfontein reservoir, were to blame for th…
(2026-03-12). President Zardari approves appointment of PML-N's Nehal Hashmi as Sindh governor. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved on Thursday the appointment of PML-N's
(2026-03-12). CAIR-NJ Condemns Formal Ethics Complaint Against NJ Municipal Judge Over Religious and Cultural Attire at Judicial Conference. fightbackbetter.com The entire FightBackBetter editorial and reporting staff wholeheartedly and completely agree with the expression of concern of CAIR-NJ on this…
(2026-03-12). Trump answers public worries about war and economy with same old campaign rallies. peoplesworld.org 
Rather than talk seriously to the nation about the unconstitutional and disastrous war he started in the Middle East, President Donald Trump has offered nothing more than campaign-style rallies this week in Ohio and Kentucky. Just as he did in front of MAGA crowds at rallies when he ran twice for the presidency, Trump promoted …
(2026-03-12). The Interplay of Finance, Trade, and Resources in ASEAN's Development Path. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The economic development journey of ASEAN has conventionally been accounted for by the narrative of trade liberalization, manufacturing performance, and demographic dividends. But as the region is facing the double challenge of post-pandemic recovery and climate change, an even higher level of economic transformation is being outlined—one founded on financial inclusion, …
(2026-03-12). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-12). Karakoram Highway blockage at multiple points due to landslides leaves passengers stranded for hours. dawn.com GILGIT: The Karakoram Highway (KKH), which had been blocked at multiple locations between GB's Diamer and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kohistan due to landslides amid rain and snowfall, reopened for traffic on Wednesday. | The highway was blocked on Tuesday evening, and Diamer Deputy Commissioner Ataur Rehman Kakar told Dawn that it reopened for traffic on Wednesday at around 4pm. | He said rain, however, was still pouring, and there were chances of "rockfalls and landslides". | The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had earlier issued an alert for an increased risk of glacial lake outburst flood, snow avalanches,…
(2026-03-12). Sorry, The New Republic, Climate Change Isn't Causing Somali Migration. Blame Civil Strife and Poverty. wattsupwiththat.com here is no evidence that this drought is worse than those that drove historic migration. | The cited claim that recent drought in Somalia was made "a hundred times more likely" by climate change is not based on sound science. It comes from an attribution study from World Weather Attribution that specifically seeks to tie various weather conditions to human-caused climate change, they do not come to any other conclusions. Climate Realism has gone into the specifics of how unscientific World Weather Attribution studies are here, here, and here.
(2026-03-12). How Masjid Nabawi expansions boosted comfort, capacity for millions of visitors. ummid.com Since the beginning of the Saudi era, Masjid e Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, has undergone a series of major expansions aimed at facilitating the movement of worshippers and visitors.
(2026-03-12). SANParks reschedules reopening of Letaba High Water Bridge. sanews.gov.za SANParks reschedules reopening of Letaba High Water Bridge | The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised visitors that the reopening of the Letaba High-Level Bridge in the north of Kruger National Park (H1-6) tar road has been rescheduled to 18 March 2026. | The new date is a few days later than the initially anticipated date of 13 March 2026. | The bridge was extremely damaged during the devastating floods of January 2026, requiring extensive repairs. | "This change in dates has largely been necessitated by rainfall over the past week that resulted in the technical team losing approximately three da…
(2026-03-12). Did Iran Just Launch A Shadow War On American Soil? levernews.com 
(2012-03-26). Kenya arrests man trying to smuggle over 2,000 live ants in his luggage. tribune.com.pk 
A man was arrested with more than 2,200 live garden ants in his luggage at Nairobi's main airport this week amid a rise in cases of smuggling of the insects in Kenya. | Chinese national Zhang Kequn, 27, was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday while he was trying to leave the country, court filings seen by Reuters on Thursday showed. Immigration officials flagged a "stop order" on Zhang's passport after he evaded arrest in Kenya last year. | Ant aficionados pay large sums to maintain colonies in large transparent vessels known as formicariums, which offer a literal window into the species…
(2026-03-12). Highlights: How Al-Nassr defeated Neom to remain on top in SPL Standings. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saturday March 07, 2026 turned an almost draw match against Neom into victory to remain on top in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) 25/26 standings.
(2026-03-12). Text of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's Speech at Rev. Jesse Jackson's Memorial (With Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
07 Mar 2026Tribute by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the homecoming celebration of Rev Jesse Jackson The Family of the late Rev Jesse Jackson,Your Excellencies,Friends, The people of South Africa are with you today as you lay to rest a great man and celebrate a remarkable life that altered the moral direction of a nation and …
(2026-03-12). IHC orders formation of medical board to evaluate Imran's health. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the formation of a medical board in its verdict on a plea seeking the transfer of PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment. | A division bench, comprising Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir and Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, presided over the hearing. | IHC directed Islamabad Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa to constitute a medical board and ordered that Dr Muhammad Arif and Dr Nadeem Qureshi be included. | Dr Qureshi, who is a retina specialist from Rawalpindi's Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, is also part of the
(2026-03-12). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-12). Where's the Resistance to the Iran War? juancole.com (
(2026-03-12). We're Tired of Marco Rubio Speaking for Us. counterpunch.org 
"Put three Cubans in a room together, you'll have five different opinions," a Cuban friend of mine likes to joke. He was referring to debates in the town-hall meetings during Cuba's constitutional convention process of 2018. But I immediately thought, of course, of any Nochebuena celebration at my dad's house, just a few hundred miles
(2026-03-12). Strategic retreat or strategic pivot? The state of the Target boycott. peoplesworld.org 
On Wednesday, March 11, the national leaders of the Target boycott—former Ohio State Sen. Nina Turner, Tamika Mallory, and Rev. Jamal Bryant, also known as the "Mothership Three"—held a press conference alongside the Boycott Target D.C. Coalition at the National Press Club in Washington to give the community and country an update on the state …
(2026-03-12). US to permanently close its Peshawar Consulate: report. dawn.com The United States has announced that it will permanently close its consulate in Peshawar, According to the British publication, the consulate is the US' closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border and was a primary operations and logistics point at the time of its invasion of Afghanistan in 2001. | The US State Department notified Congress of its intent to close the consulate, saying that it would save $7.5 million per year without undermining the advancement of US national…
(2026-03-12). U.S. support for Israel continues to plummet, despite media's best efforts. mronline.org 
A fake scandal involving Rama Duwaji's Instagram likes reveals how desperate pro-Israel pundits are grasping at straws as support for the country plummets in the U.S.
(2026-03-12). Bumrah Leads India to Historic T20 World Cup Triumph. devdiscourse.com India's leading fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah expressed immense satisfaction in shouldering responsibilities during high-pressure situations, describing the T20 World Cup defense as a highlight in his career. His exceptional performance led to India's overwhelming 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final, marking India's unprecedented third T20 World Cup win.
(2026-03-12). Guardian: Net Zero would be Less Expensive than One Persian Gulf Oil Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com Apparently UK Net Zero to 2050 will only cost £100 billion (US $134 billion), or £4 billion / year. But a lot of the money has to be spent upfront.
(2026-03-12). Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM, move Rajya Sabha. ummid.com Nitish Kumar Thursday March 05, 2026 announced he is quitting as Chief Minister of Bihar and moving to Rajya Sabha — the Upper House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-03-12). In rural West Texas, renewable energy brings a windfall for seniors. grist.org 
In the far corner of the Crockett County Senior Center, 75-year-old Cynthia Flores almost always has a puzzle going. She and her friends sort colors and look for edge pieces while they gossip — "faster than the telephone" — in the Tex-Mex blend of Spanish and English they grew up speaking in Ozona, a tiny ranching and oil outpost in far West Texas. A couple of days before Valentine's Day, their puzzle surface was one of the few in the center not covered in red and pink hearts; preparations were underway for the big dance the following night. | "La comida esta ready," another senior said, calling th…
(2026-03-12). EPA chief met with Bayer CEO over Supreme Court fight, agency records show. nationofchange.org The June 17 meeting, between officials at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Bayer CEO Bill Anderson and two other top Bayer executives, came as Germany-based Bayer was working to quash costly U.S. litigation.
(2026-03-12). PIA raises fuel surcharge as Gulf crisis drives up costs. dawn.com Airlines in Pakistan, including Pakistan International Airlines, are raising fuel surcharges after war in the Gulf disrupted regional air routes and canceled about 300 flights from the country in recent days, airline officials and flight data show. | PIA spokesman Abdullah Khan told Reuters that fuel costs have risen 34 per cent due to the Gulf crisis. He added that the airline was raising fuel surcharges on domestic flights by $20 and up to $100 on international flights. | In the past 12 days, the airline has cancelled 165 flights, Khan said, with flights to the Gulf making up 34pc of PIA's total flights. | O…
(2026-03-12). Rays of Hope Amidst Rising Hate. ummid.com There are a series of incidents, which have happened in the recent past indicating that though the dominant element is hate and to abuse the religious minorities, there are many in the society who are sticking to love and amity for all.
(2026-03-12). "How On Earth Do You Justify That?" dissidentvoice.org Seyed Ali Mousavi, the Iranian ambassador to the UK, with Laura Kuenssberg On 8 March, on the BBC politics programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the former BBC political editor put these impassioned words to Seyed Ali Mousavi, the Iranian ambassador to the UK: 'Since we last spoke, your government has killed thousands of its own …
(2026-03-12). N Korea train set to depart Beijing after 6-year halt. geo.tv 
(2026-03-12). Examining the 2026 budget proposal: Takaichi's "proactive fiscal policy" destroying people's livelihoods. uwidata.com By Mitsuko Sakagami, from Japan Published in Shiso-Undo, March 2026 The fiscal policy of the TAKAICHI Sanae administration is said to be a revival of "Abenomics" by the former prime minister ABE Shinzo, but the situation has changed significantly. Abenomics was built on the "three arrows"—monetary easing, fiscal stimulus, and growth strategy—but the arrow that …
(2026-03-12). Mearsheimer: The U.S. Has Already Lost the Iran War — And Trump Has No Way Out. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a sweeping, unsparing interview, political scientist John Mearsheimer delivers the blunt assessment almost no one in Washington will say aloud: the United States has already lost the war against Iran, and there is no credible path to victory. What began as a decapitation strike and a fantasy of "escalation dominance" has instead …
(2026-03-12). Residents victorious in fight to stop Pekin, Illinois data center. peoplesworld.org 
PEKIN, Ill.—Residents celebrated a victory Tuesday night as Mayor Mary Burress announced that Pekin City Council does not plan to move forward with approval for a proposed AI data center. Burress was greeted with applause by those in attendance as she read off her statement indicating the council was nixing the facility. "When a project …
(2026-03-12). Public Works to audit State-owned residential properties. sanews.gov.za Public Works to audit State-owned residential properties | The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has been directed to undertake a comprehensive national audit of all state-owned residential properties under its management. ⚪ DPWI Minister Dean Macpherson's decision follows recent reports that have raised concerns about potential irregular occupation of government residences and the need to strengthen oversight of the state's immovable asset portfolio. ⚪ This includes the recent incident where the department issued a notice instructing a Western Cape High Court Judge to vacate a State-owned r…
(2026-03-12). Destructive Green New Deal: German Energy And Metal Group Warns of Drastic Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com The German employer association Gesamtmetall warns of a drastic crisis in the country's metal and electrical industries, forecasting the loss of up to 150,000 jobs in 2026, reports Blackout News here.
(2026-03-12). India and West Asia Crisis: Managing Interdependence in Volatile Region. ummid.com West Asia will not stabilise on India's timeline. The shocks will keep coming. The only real question is whether the right systems — and the right clarity — are already in place when they do.
(2026-03-12). Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh. ummid.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in India's immediate neighbourhood – Bangladesh and Nepal, which might have an impact on India's regional aspirations and impact.
(2026-03-12). Preparing for the worst? US bunker maker claims big demand in Middle East. scmp.com Since the war in the Middle East began nearly two weeks ago, the phone at Ron Hubbard's bomb shelter company in Texas has not stopped ringing. | Foreign and US clients are rushing to buy his bunkers, seeking refuge in case of air raids, nuclear fallout or apocalypse.
(2026-03-12). Madison, Join Anti-War Contingent in the St. Patricks Day Parade March 15, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
March 16, 2025 Madison, WI. / Photo:…
(2026-03-12). Leaked Documents Show a Border Patrol Remade in the Image of Gregory Bovino. portside.org Leaked Documents Show a Border Patrol Remade in the Image of Gregory Bovino |
(2026-03-12). The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Defining Moment. wattsupwiththat.com We stand at a defining moment for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and for the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. American's electricity demand is rising sharply due to artificial intelligence, data centers, and industrial growth, and our nation increasingly sees nuclear energy as essential to our energy security.
(2026-03-12). Sindh announces public holiday on March 13. dawn.com The Sindh government on Thursday announced a public holiday for March 13 (Friday). | A notification issued by the government, a copy of which is available with Dawn, said: "The government of Sindh has been pleased to declare March 13, 2026 (Friday) as a public holiday throughout the province of Sindh for all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, corporations and local councils under the administrative control of the government of Sindh, except essential services." | The notification did not state the reason for which the public holiday was being announced. | However, a day e…
(2026-03-12). Massive public subsidies pumped into biggest low-wage firms, report shows. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—As it has for years, the federal government is providing a massive subsidy to the nation's largest and lowest-paying firms, such as Walmart and Amazon. The subsidy is because the low-wage firms pay their workers so little they must turn to federal food stamps, free school meals for kids, Medicaid, and Section 8 housing vouchers …
(2026-03-12). EU "very keen" on Israel cooperation despite public fury, says internal paper. electronicintifada.net Tel Aviv envoy seeks to allay business lobby's fears of sanctions.
(2026-03-12). Man arrested after attempt on life of former occupied Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah. dawn.com An individual was arrested after an attempt on the life of senior Kashmiri politician Farooq Abdullah, Indian media reported on Thursday. | Abdullah, a former chief minister of India-occupied Kashmir, was at a wedding ceremony in occupied Jammu's Greater Kailash area when the attacker brandished a pistol and tried to approach the politician, The suspect was overpowered by the security personnel guarding Abdullah, president…
(2026-03-12). Cracking Down on Corporate Tax Scams. counterpunch.org 
With the country in the middle of a needless war and Trump making plans to end democracy, it seems a bit of a sidetrack to be talking about corporate tax policy, but sometimes we need a diversion. And the Trump sleaze is getting so extreme, it deserves some comment. The latest are plans by the
(2026-03-12). Tensions Escalate in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills Amid Election Unrest. devdiscourse.com Tension gripped Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district on Thursday morning following a night marred by arson and looting. Residents of Tura town organized community watches to protect their areas after criminals targeted shops and properties, including a liquor store linked to Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma's family.
(2026-03-12). 'Iran govt not at risk of collapse'. geo.tv 
(2026-03-12). 38 from Jamia Millia RCA crack UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025. ummid.com As many as 38 candidates from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 the result of which was declared today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-12). IPL-linked Sunrisers Leeds sign Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred. dawn.com Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was snapped up by Sunrisers Leeds — a Hundred franchise with links to the Indian Premier League — on Thursday despite The England and Wales Cricket Board last month A longstanding political stand-off between India and Pakistan means the two nations only p…
(2026-03-12). Three brothers of Iraqi origin arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo. dawn.com Norwegian police said on Wednesday that three brothers had been arrested on suspicion of a "terrorist bombing" over a weekend Police prosecutor Christian Hatlo told a press conference the brothers, who were Norwegian citizens of Iraqi origin, had been arrested in Oslo around 3: 30pm local time (2: 30pm GMT), and that police were investigating the motive. | "We are still working from several hypotheses. One of them is whether this is an order from a government entity," Hatlo said. | "This…
(2026-03-12). Cop wounded as unidentified assailants hurl hand grenade at police post in Bajaur. dawn.com BAJAUR: A cop was wounded after unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at a police post in Bajaur district's Khar tehsil, officials said on Thursday. | According to police, the attack occurred on Wednesday night when unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at a police post located near the Jinnah Bus Terminal, a major bus station, located around three kilometres from Khar, the headquarters of the district. | "One cop was slightly wounded in the attack which caused no damage to…
(2026-03-12). Reject Warriors in the US Military. counterpunch.org 
In Greek lore, Achilles was said to be the quintessential warrior — valiant and fierce. In dispatching Hector outside the walls of Troy, Achilles did so on his own authority and in single combat. He was an effective dealer of death, but not very good at following orders or being part of a team. He
(2026-03-12). Indian Higher Education Is Being Sacrificed at the Altar of Identity Politics. fairobserver.com The Indian University Grants Commission (UGC) drafted new regulations for the "promotion of equity in higher education." The purported aim is to make campuses "free and fair" by eradicating caste-based discrimination. In this endeavor, the UGC is interjecting that the majority of Indians — including Muslims, Sikhs and Christians — are oppressed and need special…
(2026-03-12). Uncle Bibi's war — and America's bill. strategic-culture.su By Brian D. O'LEARY | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The bombs were American. The checkbook is American. Seven of the dead have Am…
(2026-03-12). Thank God for Global Capitalism. counterpunch.org 
If the American political system cannot restrain Trump, apparently oil traders and bond markets can. Global capitalism is once again doing what the Republican Congress, American public opinion, and the U.S. electoral system have so far failed to do. It is disciplining Donald Trump. Markets are succeeding where democratic institutions have not.
(2026-03-12). The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free (Part 1). mediasanctuary.org On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy4Black Lives "Faith and Freedom" Black History Month Program, entitled "The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free." In this labor segment, Will recorded the panel discussion on the program theme, "The Role of the Black Church in the Black Freedom Struggle. "This is Part 1 of that discussion.
(2026-03-12). SADC must accelerate value addition and regional integration — Magosi. sanews.gov.za SADC must accelerate value addition and regional integration — Magosi | Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Elias Magosi has emphasised that the Southern African region must move beyond exporting raw minerals and accelerate value addition to unlock industrial growth and economic transformation. | Magosi was speaking during the official opening of the SADC Council of Ministers meeting in Pretoria on Thursday. | He said the region is richly endowed with critical minerals essential for the global energy transition but continues to export most of these resources in raw for…
(2026-03-12). India wins 3rd straight T20 World Cup. ummid.com India on Sunday March 08, 2026 defeated New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final played at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.
(2026-03-12). RoboSense Secures Exclusive LiDAR Design Win with Baidu's Apollo Go. devdiscourse.com RoboSense, a leader in robotics technology, has announced a significant win in its partnership with Baidu's autonomous ride-hailing subsidiary, Apollo Go. This collaboration sees RoboSense providing an exclusive digital LiDAR suite for Baidu's next-generation Robotaxi fleet.
(2026-03-12). Shubman Gill: BCCI's Cricketer of the Year Honors. devdiscourse.com Indian Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is on the verge of being celebrated as the Cricketer of the Year at the BCCI's annual awards on March 15.
(2026-03-12). Holy Kaaba Door: Historical Legacy and Artistic Masterpiece. ummid.com The Holy Kaaba door combines religious significance with artistic merit in its design and craftsmanship, remaining a testament to the evolution of the Holy Kaaba's architecture and the attention of Islamic states to serving the Two Holy Mosques.
(2026-03-12). UPSC Civil Services Result 2025 Out: Full List of Muslim Toppers. ummid.com UPSC Civil Services Result 2025: As many as 44 Muslims figured in the list of 958 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2025 exams results of which was declared by the UPSC Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-12). TripleE's Flerida Santana Johnas on Real Estate and her new restaurant in Albany NY Part 1. mediasanctuary.org In this episode of The TripleE'S, Flerida Santana Johnas discusses her work in Albany and her role in shaping the city's economic growth through real estate development and community-focused investments. She also shares insights about her newest venture, Olive & Oregano, a 24-hour restaurant near MVP Arena that blends Dominican and Greek flavors while providing convenient takeout, delivery, and catering options for the community. | The conversation highlights how her projects—from development initiatives to launching new businesses—aim to contribute to Albany's downtown revitalization and crea…
(2026-03-12). Right-Fitting Senior Indian Homeownership. ummid.com The real luxury in the silver years is optionality — the freedom to travel to see grandchildren, to join a hobby club, or to simply enjoy a sunset in a park that you do not have to mow yourself.
(2026-03-12). When religion becomes a political weapon, everyone loses. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-12). SADC urged to strengthen regional cooperation amid global shocks. sanews.gov.za SADC urged to strengthen regional cooperation amid global shocks | Southern African countries must deepen regional cooperation to shield their economies from growing global geopolitical and economic shocks, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said on Thursday. | Lamola made the remarks while opening the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council meeting of Ministers in Pretoria. | He warned that rising geopolitical tensions, economic volatility and disruptions to global supply chains are increasingly affecting countries in the region. | "The international system is marked…
(2026-03-12). Utilities Cash In On America's Energy Crisis. levernews.com 
(2026-03-12). Australia commits to yet another perilous American military adventure. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-12). Here's why Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Al-Nassr Vs Al-Khaleej. ummid.com This is now almost certain that Al-Nassr Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss the Al-Nassr vs Al-Khaleej SPL match Saturday March 14, 2026.
(2026-03-12). Russia refuses oil sales to India on discounted price. ummid.com In a sudden turn of events, Russia has refused to supply oil to India on a discounted price, media reports said.
(2026-03-12). Meet Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com Iran's Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics, Sunday March 08, 2026 appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
(2026-03-12). March 10 rally for immigrant legal representation. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, March 10, the Campaign for Access, Representation, and Equity for Immigrant Families (CARE4IF) Coalition held a rally at the New York State Capitol's Million Dollar Staircase in support of the Access to Representation Act (ARA) (S141/A270) and the Building Up Immigrant Legal Defense (BUILD) Act (A2689/S4538) They also caledl for a $175 million for immigration legal services and infrastructure, a figure that was included in the budget resolutions of both houses. The Access to Representation Act would be the first of its kind in the nation, guaranteeing immigrants facing deportation the right to lega…
(2026-03-12). Pointing out of lack of quorum in NA, opposition blocks passage of bill seeking to upgrade FC to federal force. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The opposition on Thursday blocked the passage of a bill seeking the transformation of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) — a border security force — into the Federal Constabulary due to a lack of quorum in the National Assembly. | The development coincided with the lapse of an
(2026-03-12). Ministry of the Interior (MININT) intensifies offensive against illegal currency exchange in Cuba. radiohc.cu The Ministry of the Interior (MININT) is maintaining an offensive against structures dedicated to the illegal currency exchange in Cuba, with more than 300 investigations underway and several operations in which hundreds of thousands of dollars, euros, Cuban pesos, vehicles, safes, bank cards, electronic equipment, and other related assets were seized.
(2026-03-12). Federal worker unions vow to fight pro-Trump court ruling. peoplesworld.org 
SAN FRANCISCO—Two top federal worker unions, the Government Employees (AFGE) and the Treasury Employees (NTEU), are vowing to fight on for their collective bargaining agreements and rights despite a pro-Trump federal appeals court ruling tossing most of those contracts out. But AFGE, led by President Everett Kelley, and NTEU, headed by President Doreen Greenwald, still …
(2026-03-12). Swiggy and HDFC Bank Unveil New Credit Card Variants for Enhanced Rewards. devdiscourse.com Swiggy, India's prominent on-demand convenience platform, in collaboration with HDFC Bank, the largest private sector bank in India, has unveiled two new co-branded credit cards: Swiggy BLCK and Swiggy Ornge. These new offerings aim to deliver exceptional value by maximizing rewards on daily expenditures such as food delivery, dining, and online shopping.
(2026-03-12). Kartik Bachhav of Malegaon among UPSC Civil Services 2025 Toppers. ummid.com Kartik Ravindra Bacchav of Malegaon has cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 and secured a place in the list of toppers released today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-12). 'Devil statue' seized by police in Karachi. dawn.com KARACHI: Police said on Thursday that a statue allegedly depicting a satanic figure was seized from Mehran Town in Korangi Industrial Area, after videos of the effigy went viral on social media. | The videos posted on social media had shown a large white statue depicting what appeared to be a human male with a bull's head sitting down. | A senior police officer, who did not wish to be named, told Dawn that police had seized the statue on Wednesday night after videos of it surfaced on social media. | The official confirmed that the statue was supposed to be torched at a rally marking Youm Al Quds in the metropolis…
(2026-03-12). Surviving the Pain of an Authoritarian Demagogue Any Way We Can. counterpunch.org 
Until recently, the predominant life pains that I have long seen in my psychologist day job include: abusive and neglectful parents, dysfunctional families, loveless marriages, lifelong loneliness, soul-crushing jobs, oppressive bosses, dehumanizing bureaucracies, and a variety of losses. However, the rise to power in the U.S. of an authoritarian demagogue has resulted in another major
(2026-03-12). US Congress briefing reveals heavy US expenditure in Iran war. geo.tv 
Smoke plumes billow from the site of airstrikes near Azadi Tower in western Tehran on March 10, 2026. — AFP White House may request $50bn additional funding for Iran war. Trump claims US has 'won' but will continue fighting. $5.6bn of munitions used on Iran in first two…
(2026-03-12). Construction of Ekurhuleni University likely to begin in 2029 — Manamela. sanews.gov.za Construction of Ekurhuleni University likely to begin in 2029 — Manamela | Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela says construction of the long-delayed Ekurhuleni University is expected to begin in 2029. | Responding to questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Manamela said the project's immediate priority is not the start of construction, but the registration of the institution's first students, which could occur before a permanent campus is built. | "The goal is not construction commencement, but it is about registration of the first student," Manamela told Parliament. | The remainin…
(2026-03-12). PRESS RELEASE: Supreme Court Seeks Union Government's Response on Plea Challenging Non-Enforcement of Delhi Rent Act, 1995 for three decades. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com A Bench of the | Supreme Court of India comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal and Hon'ble | Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi on Monday, 9 March 2026 directed the Union of India | to file its counter affidavit in a writ petition challenging the continued | non-enforcement of the Delhi Rent Act, 1995 ("1995 Act") for nearly | three decades.
(2026-03-12). The new U.S. Defence demands more from Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-12). Youm-i-Ali procession taken out in Karachi amid strict security. dawn.com KARACHI: Several routes in Karachi, including the M.A. Jinnah Road, were closed for traffic on Wednesday while the main Youm-i-Ali procession set off from Nishtar Park and culminated at Imambargah Hussainia Iranian. | Strict security arrangements were in place as the country observed Youm-i-Ali to mark the martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali. | A statement by the traffic police said: "Due to security reasons, M.A. Jinnah Road from Gurumandir to Tower and from Saddar Dawakhana, Empress Market to Regal Chowk will remain closed." ; ⚪ There was no c…
(2026-03-12). Meet Fathima Shehza: CA Intermediate January 2026 Topper. ummid.com Fathima Shehza K has topped the ICAI CA Intermediate January 2026 exam the result of which has been declared on Sunday March 08, 2026.
(2026-03-12). Daily Memo: While ICE Lays Low, They're Still Active While Building Up Its Fleet, Offices, and Detention Centers. lataco.com ICE activity still continues at a slower pace, but it has not disappeared. This past weekend was a rare, quiet one. What we're seeing is that ICE is laying low, sticking to courthouses, jails, and check-ins, especially from their special ISAP unit.
(2026-03-12). Thomas Tayebwa Denies Role in "Owino" Market Nighttime Demolition. plusnews.ug 
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has denied any involvement in the controversial nighttime demolition of structures at St. Balikuddembe (Owino) Market, following social media claims linking him to land in the area. The incident occurred on March 7, 2026, when unidentified individuals used bulldozers to partially raze structures along the Nakivubo Channel on Ssebaana Road around …
(2026-03-12). How Trump's War on Iran Is Hastening the Coming MAGA Crack-Up. portside.org How Trump's War on Iran Is Hastening the Coming MAGA Crack-Up |
(2026-03-12). Political Tensions in Kerala: Minister Sivankutty vs BJP's Chandrasekhar. devdiscourse.com Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty has openly criticized BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, calling for an apology over contentious remarks involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and PWD Minister P A Mohammed Riyas.
(2026-03-12). La NATO difenderà l'Ungheria dall'aggressione ucraina? strategic-culture.su I rapporti tra le due capitali stanno perà≤ ora degenerando, fino a sfiorare lo scontro aperto. | Segue nostro Come in ogni vicenda destinata a durare troppo tempo, tutti i nodi stanno venendo al pettine. | I rapporti tra Budapest e Kiev non sono mai stati eccezionali a causa della minoranza ungherese che vive in Transcarpazia e del suo coinvolgimento forzato nel conflitto con la Russia. I suoi diritti linguistici e culturali, al pari…
(2026-03-12). FBI abre oficina en Ecuador. radiohc.cu Ecuador y EE.UU. firmaron este miércoles un memorando de entendimiento para establecer la primera oficina del Buró Federal de Investigaciones (FBI, por sus siglas en inglés) en el país suramericano. | El acuerdo se formalizó durante una ceremonia realizada en la Vicepresidencia de la República, en Quito, con la participación de autoridades ecuatorianas y representantes de la Embajada estadounidense. | En el acto estuvieron presentes la vicepresidenta María José Pinto y el ministro del Interior John Reimberg, junto con funcionarios del FBI y de la delegación diplomática de Washington. | Según reportó el diario ecu…
(2026-03-12). Amigos del mundo ratifican solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La solidaridad con la isla crece en estos tiempos, cuando nuestro país vive en medio de un difícil contexto, preñado de amenazas, recrudecimiento del bloqueo de los Estados Unidos, incremento de medidas coercitivas y desabastecimiento de combustible. | En las redes sociales, llegan mensajes de amigos que expresan el amor a una tierra agredida sólo por intentar escribir su destino de independencia y autodeterminación. | Así lo ratifican integrantes de la Asociación de Amistad Honduras-Cuba y de la Red Continental Latinoamericana y Caribeña de solidaridad con Cuba y las causas justas del mundo. | Entre ellos, Lourd…
(2026-03-12). La NATO difenderà l'Ungheria dall'aggressione ucraina? strategic-culture.su I rapporti tra le due capitali stanno perà≤ ora degenerando, fino a sfiorare lo scontro aperto. | Segue nostro Come in ogni vicenda destinata a durare troppo tempo, tutti i nodi stanno venendo al pettine. | I rapporti tra Budapest e Kiev non sono mai stati eccezionali a causa della minoranza ungherese che vive in Transcarpazia e del suo coinvolgimento forzato nel conflitto con la Russia. I suoi diritti linguistici e culturali, al pari…
(2026-03-12). Patrimonio musical cubano a buen resguardo para su mayor y mejor difusión. radiohc.cu 
El Museo Nacional de la Música y el Canal Cubavisión, de la Televisión cubana, firmaron este miércoles el primer convenio bilateral de colaboración para la preservación y difusión del patrimonio musical cubano en soporte audiovisual, informó el Instituto Cubano de la Música (ICM). | Directivos y especialistas de ambas instituciones participaron en el acto, junto a representantes del Sello Discográfico Colibrí, invitados en el contexto de una alianza cultural de mayor alcance. | Durante la ceremonia se entregó oficialmente al Museo Nacional de la Música la Colección 1, volúmenes 1 y 2, del programa televisivo &ac…
(2026-03-12). At least 64 killed, dozens reported missing in Ethiopia landslides, floods. aljazeera.com Authorities have said most of those who died were found buried in mud.
(2026-03-12). Pakistan's Abrar signed by India-owned Sunrisers in Hundred auction. aljazeera.com Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has been signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in UK cricket's Hundred auction.
(2026-03-12). Air attack hits house in suburbs of Tel Aviv. aljazeera.com Video shows a house in central Israel damaged by a rocket reportedly fired by Hezbollah.
(2026-03-12). Israeli attack hits civilians at Beirut beachfront: What we know. aljazeera.com An Israeli strike on Beirut's seafront killed at least 8 people and injured dozens more.
(2026-03-12). Massive destruction after Israeli strikes in Beirut neighbourhood. aljazeera.com Rubble from damaged buildings fills streets in southern Beirut after Israeli bombing.
(2026-03-12). Who wins and loses in the global energy crisis? aljazeera.com As oil prices surge, some economies benefit while others face rising costs.
(2026-03-12). Qatari-backed fund offers $1.5bn for pizza giant Papa John's: Report. aljazeera.com Irth Capital offers $47 per share for Papa John's International, sources have told Reuters news agency.
(2026-03-12). Sanitising atrocities by the US or Israel and finding excuses is in the Western media's DNA. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By John Minto I came across this statement from an independent media source this week: "The mainstream media is doing what it always does in wartime: manufacturing consent, sanitising atrocities and platforming war criminals." It came to mind immediately when I read The Times newspaper obituary for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei which was reprinted in…
(2026-03-12). What You See If You Go to Venezuela. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, March 12, 2026 | A report back from a recent delegation.
(2026-03-11). War targeting Iran 'does no one any good': Chinese FM. ecns.cn On the situation in Iran, Foreign Minister Wang Yi pointed out that this is a war that should not have happened — it is a war that does no one any good, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday at a regular press conference.
(2026-03-12). China's 'super microscope' achieves milestone with neutron beam output. ecns.cn China's major scientific infrastructure, the "super microscope", has reached a significant milestone in its Phase II construction, with its first beamline, the neutron technology development station, successfully producing a neutron beam.
(2026-03-12). China's top political advisory body holds closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2026.
(2026-03-11). Local governments in China adopt OpenClaw-based AI 'agent' for administrative work. ecns.cn Several local governments in China have begun deploying artificial intelligence "agent" systems to assist with public administration and government services, according to official statements.
(2026-03-11). National Tree Planting Day: China's greening efforts by the numbers. ecns.cn China celebrated its 48th National Tree Planting Day on Thursday. The figures below highlight the country's greening efforts.
(2026-03-11). Chinese lawmakers approve 2026 plan for national economic and social development. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to pass a resolution on the implementation of the 2025 plan for national economic and social development and on the 2026 plan for national economic and social development, and approved the 2026 plan at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
(2026-03-11). NPC deputies attend group interview ahead of closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) attend a group interview ahead of the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 12, 2026.
(2026-03-12). Over 10,000 Chinese passengers have safely return to China from Middle East countries. ecns.cn Over 10,000 Chinese passengers have safely returned to China from countries including the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Tuesday at a regular press conference.
(2026-03-11). Chinese lawmakers adopt Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress held in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-03-12). Official hails opening-up as opportunity. ecns.cn Despite mounting global uncertainties and economic challenges, China's emphasis on expanding high-quality opening-up presents tremendous opportunities for the world and facilitates even stronger contributions toward global economic growth, said Liu Jieyi, spokesman for the fourth session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee.
(2026-03-11). China's economyÔºöFrom resilient to promising | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn During China's 2026 "Two Sessions", the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development was submitted for deliberation. As a key blueprint for the country's development over the next five years, the plan has drawn wide attention. From high-quality growth to economic resilience, and from technological innovation to consumer vitality, China's economy is entering a new stage of development while continuing its transformation in a complex global environment.
(2026-03-12). Chinese enterprise unveils word's first T1,200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber. ecns.cn China unveiled the world's first T1,200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber on Wednesday, marking a major breakthrough in the country's advanced materials capabilities, Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2026-03-11). Chinese lawmakers approve 2026 central budget. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to pass a resolution on the implementation of the 2025 plan for national economic and social development and on the 2026 plan for national economic and social development, and approved the 2026 plan at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
(2026-03-12). China steps up diplomatic push for peace in Mideast. ecns.cn At a news briefing on Wednesday in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that from the outset of the conflict, China had called for a ceasefire, a return to dialogue and negotiations, and a political solution.
(2026-03-12). China's top political advisory body concludes annual session. ecns.cn The 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, concluded its annual session on Wednesday morning.
(2026-03-12). Hong Kong customs steps up crackdown on smuggled fuel as Middle East tensions lift oil prices. ecns.cn Hong Kong customs said it has stepped up enforcement in recent weeks against a rise in cases of gasoline smuggled from the Chinese mainland for sale in the city, as well as illicit fuel transfers, after escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed international oil prices higher.
(2026-03-12). China's five-year roadmap bets big on innovation in strategic leap. ecns.cn Inside Beijing's conference rooms, the final draft of China's 15th Five-Year Plan is being scrutinized. A centerpiece of the top-level roadmap sets out a profound internal gear shift to transform the world's factory into a global innovation powerhouse by 2030.
(2026-03-12). Two sessions endorsement adds zest to huajuhong sales. ecns.cn Huajuhong, a unique fruit from Guangdong province, rapidly transitions from a traditional Chinese medicine staple to a sought-after health product, thanks to a little help from some unexpected endorsements.
(2026-03-11). China's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 12, 2026.
(2026-03-11). Chinese lawmakers adopt Ecological and Environmental Code. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the Ecological and Environmental Code at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress held in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-03-12). China Q&A | Strengthening two-way cultural exchange: CPPCC member talks with Minning Town Arabic translator. ecns.cn Ne Zha 2 has topped the global animated box office chart; Designer toy Labubu has become a worldwide sensation; Chinese short dramas are rapidly gaining popularity overseas… | As Chinese cultural products continue to gain global attention, exchanges between China and the rest of the world are also becoming increasingly vibrant.
(2026-03-12). China leads revision of ISO standard for measuring vehicle headlamp beams. ecns.cn A new international standard for measuring vehicle headlamp beam positioning has been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), following a revision led by China, the country's market regulator said in media reports.
(2026-03-12). Government to focus on employment. ecns.cn China is embarking on an ambitious workforce overhaul, ramping up training programs to turn the challenge of mass automation into an opportunity for economic renewal.
(2026-03-12). CPPCC members attend group interview ahead of closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn Members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) attend a group interview ahead of the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2026.
(2026-03-12). Chinese lawmakers submit 226 proposals to annual legislative session. ecns.cn Staff work at the secretariat of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 10, 2026.
(2026-03-11). China's forest, grassland coverage reaches 56% after large-scale afforestation. ecns.cn China's combined forest and grassland coverage has reached more than 56% of the country's land area after 3.56 million hectares of afforestation were completed over the past year, an official report released Thursday showed.
(2026-03-12). Humanoid robots draw attention at exhibition in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Various types of humanoid robots and related components were displayed at the exhibition, drawing lots of visitors.
(2026-03-11). Chinese lawmakers adopt National Development Planning Law. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the National Development Planning Law at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-03-12). China's defense spending maintains reasonable growth. ecns.cn China pursues a sustainable and integrated development of both its defense capabilities and economic strengths, and determines the scale of the nation's defense expenditure in a reasonable manner, a senior military official said on Tuesday.
(2026-03-12). Chinese cybersecurity agency warns of risks in OpenClaw AI agent software. ecns.cn China's national cybersecurity authority has warned of security risks related to the AI agent software OpenClaw, saying vulnerabilities in the program could allow attackers to take full control of users' computer systems.
(2026-03-11). Lose weight, earn beef: Eastern China district runs health challenge. ecns.cn A district in the eastern Chinese city of Wuxi, Jiangsu, has launched a weight-loss challenge offering participants beef and related products in exchange for the weight they shed, local authorities said.
(2026-03-11). China's first barbecue college opens enrollment. ecns.cn China's first tertiary institution dedicated to barbecue has opened enrollment, offering a mix of vocational training and academic qualifications to meet growing demand in the industry.
(2026-03-12). DPRK destroyer test-fires strategic cruise missiles. ecns.cn A destroyer of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) test-fired strategic cruise missiles on Tuesday, the official Korean Central News Agency reported Wednesday.
(2026-03-11). Zhang Yiming remains China's richest person on Forbes 2026 billionaires list. ecns.cn Zhang Yiming, founder of Chinese tech giant ByteDance, remains China's richest person with a net worth of $69.3 billion, according to the latest World's Billionaires List released Wednesday by Forbes.
(2026-03-12). Foreign patients fly to Beijing for medical treatment. ecns.cn A growing number of foreign patients are traveling to Beijing for medical care, attracted by the city's efficient health services and specialized treatment options.
(2026-03-11). Chinese lawmakers approve outline of 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Thursday approved the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
(2026-03-12). China Q&A | CPPCC member: Youth bridge China and the world. ecns.cn Chinese cultural products, from hit TV dramas to designer toys, are increasingly making waves around the world, fueling new momentum for cultural exchange. | In this episode of "China Q&A," Moroccan student El Batoul Nejjaoui, one of the Arabic translators of the Chinese TV drama "Minning Town," asks Guo Yuanyuan, a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC and the associate dean of the Academy of Metropolis Economic and Social Development, how cultural exchanges between China and the world can be further strengthened.
(2026-03-12). Netherlands, Iceland join South ICJ case against Israel over Gaza genocide. haaretz.com Iceland also joined in filing a declaration in South Africa's ICJ case, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, saying 'forced displacement, blocked aid and harm to children' may be relevant in assessing genocidal intent. Its filing joins those of 16 others…
(2026-03-12). As Israel hints at broader operation in Lebanon, Hezbollah proves still alive and kicking. haaretz.com Rumors of the Lebanese organization's demise are exaggerated, even though it is weaker than it was two years ago ‚ñ Meanwhile, Iran's war of attrition against Israel has taken a psychological toll…
(2026-03-12). and Muslim countries bash Iran war restrictions on Al-Aqsa Mosque prayers. haaretz.com A group of eight countries, including Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, condemned emergency wartime restrictions imposed by Israel on the number of Muslim worshippers allowed at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan: 'Israel has no sovereignty over holy sites'…
(2026-03-12). Israel plans to continue war with Hezbollah in Lebanon after Iran campaign, source says. haaretz.com Diplomatic sources say Israel's goal is to disarm Hezbollah even as mediation efforts continue; Israel estimates the Iran war could last about another week before the Trump administration seeks to end it…
(2026-03-12). Despite Iranian rocket fire, many ultra-Orthodox schools in Israel continue to operate. haaretz.com Institutions still teaching are doing so on the orders of some ultra-Orthodox leaders, who claim that Torah studies should continue, even if only partially…
(2026-03-12). Israelis flock to this hippie town to escape the war, and not just the lack of sirens. haaretz.com The bohemian northern Israeli town of Pardes Hannah-Karkur, somewhat mysteriously spared of Iranian missile alerts, has become a subject of memes and a destination for those seeking serenity in the midst of war…
(2026-03-12). Gulf states now view Israel as an agent of chaos equal to Iran. haaretz.com The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is far worse than Gulf states feared, and there's plenty of blame to go round: Rage against Iran, dismay at D.C. and deep suspicion of Israel's regional ambitions…
(2026-03-12). Worry stirs in Azerbaijan over Iran, but it be so quick to turn its back on Israel. haaretz.com Israeli officials see that Baku's aggressive stance against Tehran is creating tension with Turkey, which is concerned about Israel's growing strength in the Middle East and perceived warpath to regional hegemony…
(2026-03-12). Two years since an Israeli girl disappeared, her parents wonder if the police really care. haaretz.com When Ethiopian Israeli Haymanot Kasau went missing, many investigators believed she'd be found within a few months. If she were a white girl from the Tel Aviv area, would the authorities have acted faster?
(2026-03-12). government loves war. So why are Israeli schools so unprepared for it? haaretz.com Israel's policy of endless war shows a leadership that fails to prioritize the next generation, manifesting in chaos for the country's schools because of lessons not learned…
(2026-03-12). Right-wing activist convicted of assaulting a Palestinian joins Ben-Gvir entourage, exposed to security briefings. haaretz.com Despite lacking security clearance and not being formally employed by the National Security Ministry, Osher Gabai has accompanied the minister to security facilities and shared reports on missile attacks and other incidents in WhatsApp groups…
(2026-03-12). Israeli severely wounded in stabbing attack in Tel Aviv suburb. haaretz.com Shortly after the attack in Ramat Gan, the Israeli army said that troops killed two Palestinians who they allege opened fire at a military post in the West Bank and attempted to ram troops…
(2026-03-12). Drawn weapons, attack dogs: Ben-Gvir joins televised police raid on suspect who graffitied a Palestinian flag. haaretz.com The suspect was arrested, handcuffed and blindfolded on Channel 14 News as heavily armed forces raided his home in a Jewish-Arab city in central Israel. Ben-Gvir told cameras, 'No one who incites against the state will be spared.' A court criticized the police for staging a 'media arrest'…
(2026-03-12). Israel begins construction of new West Bank settlement on Mount Ebal, north of Nablus. haaretz.com According to the settler-led local council, the settlement is part of the 'One Million in Samaria' plan, which aims to raise the Jewish population to one million by 2050 while creating 'territorial continuity' in the occupied Palestinian enclave in the West Bank…
(2026-03-12). Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Group Commits New Atrocities. hrw.org (Paris) — An Islamist armed group has killed at least 38 civilians, abducted 9 women, and burned property in 3 separate incidents in northeastern Burkina Faso since late January 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. The atrocities by the Al Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen, or JNIM) are apparent war crimes. | Click to expand Image | Screenshot from a video shared online on February 14, 2026, showing a demolished telecommunications tower, in the center of Titao, Burkina Faso. | © 2026 Private…
(2026-03-12). NHS England Blocks Access to Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapies. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators march through central London to protest a restriction on puberty-delaying medications in London, United Kingdom, on April 20, 2024. | © 2024 WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-03-12). Ecuador: Court Affirms Adolescents' Right to Gender Recognition. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman exits the Constitutional Court building, in Quito, Ecuador, February 7, 2024. | © 2024 Dolores Ochoa/AP Photo | (Washington, DC, March 12, 2026) — Ecuador's Constitutional Court's ruling, made public on March 10, 2026, that people under 18 cannot automatically be refused a request to modify their gender on identity documents is an important victory for the rights of transgender youth, Human Rights Watch said today. The ruling affirms that constitutional protection cannot rest on rigid assumptions about age while ignoring adolescents' lived realities, evolving capaciti…
(2026-03-12). Vietnam: Free Political Prisoners Needing Medical Care. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Can Thi Theu (left) and Le Huu Minh Tuan. | © Private | (Tokyo) — The Vietnamese authorities should give priority to releasing political prisoners with urgent health problems, Human Rights Watch said today.Le Huu Minh Tuan, Can Thi Theu, and other unjustly imprisoned political activists should be urgently freed to obtain appropriate medical care in Vietnam or abroad. Le Huu Minh Tuan, a 37-year-old journalist who has been in prison since 2020, suffers from internal bleeding and other health issues, and has repeatedly been denied medical care. Can Thi Theu, 64, an activist imp…
(2026-03-12). Thailand: Don't Return Vietnamese Activist. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Le Chi Thanh. | © Private | The Thai authorities should immediately release Le Chi Thanh, a prominent Vietnamese anti-corruption activist, and ensure that he is not forcibly returned to Vietnam, Human Rights Watch said today.Le Chi Thanh's lawyers told Human Rights Watch that the Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok has been pressing Thai authorities to deport him as soon as possible to Vietnam, where he would be at serious risk of arbitrary detention, torture, and an unfair trial."Returning Le Chi Thanh to Vietnam would place the outspoken anti-corruption activist in grave danger," said…
(2026-03-12). UN Urges Ethiopia to Tackle Pollution at Gold Mine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | "The company's chemicals have contaminated our land, water, and people," 28-year-old "Elizabeth" recently told Kontomaa Darimu Alliance, an Ethiopian nongovernmental organization. Elizabeth's 2-year-old son died a few years ago and she suffered miscarriages in 2024 and 2025; she believes the mine is to blame. Residents living near Lega Dembi mine, located in Ethiopia's Oromia region, have complained of serious health impacts for years, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and children born with long-term health conditions. Several studies have found high concentrations of toxic heavy me…
(2026-03-12). Iraq: Prominent Women's Rights Activist Assassinated. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Yanar Mohammed, founder of the Women's Freedom Organization in Iraq, speaks to reporters while holding a newspaper copy of Iraq's new constitution, Baghdad, July 28, 2005. | © 2025 Wathiq Khuzaie/Getty Images…
(2026-03-12). Gulf Shipping Under Fire: At Least 15 Vessels Hit Since Iran War Began. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S.—Israeli war on Iran has rapidly spread beyond land and air strikes into the maritime domain, threatening one of the world's most critical energy routes the Strait of Hormuz. Roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments normally pass through the narrow channel linking the Gulf with the Arabian Sea. Since the …
(2026-03-12). Trump's Pledge to Bring Hell to the Middle East — Will It Fire Back? moderndiplomacy.eu War often appears to be an easy option for the United States; one only needs to look at recent history. This notion has clearly been applied to Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Libya, and Yemen, with the exception of the liberation of Kuwait in 1991, which had a clear UN mandate. The US administration does not always …
(2026-03-12). Russia Is Not Watching Iran — It Is Exploiting It. moderndiplomacy.eu The bombing of Iran by the United States and Israel did not produce an instant collapse of the ayatollah regime and has created the risk of a prolonged escalation in the Middle East, with no clear U.S. exit strategy from this conflict. Russia, for which Iran is an ally, has the opportunity to make swift …
(2026-03-12). Can Türkiye Prevent a Wider Middle East War? A Conflict at Risk of Regional Expansion. moderndiplomacy.eu The Middle East does not drift toward war. It gets pushed. And right now, the pushing is coming from multiple directions simultaneously—which is precisely what makes the current moment different from the crises that preceded it. The confrontation between Israel, the United States, and Iran has been building for years. What changed recently is not …
(2026-03-12). Burning Tankers, Rising Oil: Iran Escalates Gulf Pressure as Trump Declares Victory. moderndiplomacy.eu The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase, contradicting claims by Donald Trump that Washington has already "won." Nearly two weeks after joint U.S.—Israeli air strikes on Iran triggered the conflict, the battlefield has expanded beyond Iranian territory and into the heart of the Gulf's energy infrastructure. The …
(2026-03-12). Jet Fuel Shock Grounds Airline Hedging Strategies. moderndiplomacy.eu The aviation industry is facing a renewed cost crisis as fuel prices surge following the U.S.—Israeli war on Iran. While airlines routinely hedge against crude oil price swings to protect their balance sheets, the current crisis has exposed a critical vulnerability: jet fuel prices are rising much faster than crude itself. Since the outbreak of …
(2026-03-12). Sisi's 'Decent Life' Goes Digital: Learning from China's Rural Revolution. moderndiplomacy.eu China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) is a strategic roadmap focused on high-quality development and comprehensive rural revitalization. Egypt's "Decent Life" initiative, launched by President "Abdel Fattah El-Sisi," can benefit from this plan by aligning its objectives with new Chinese strategies, particularly in the areas of rural digitalization, food security, and environmental sustainability. The key benefit …
(2026-03-12). Iran War Clouds Europe's Gas Comeback. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe's natural gas market was showing signs of recovery at the start of 2026. Major consumers across the continent ramped up gas-fired power generation to multi-year highs, raising expectations among liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters that Europe was regaining its appetite for the fuel after several years of reduced demand. But that optimism has quickly …
(2026-03-12). UN's Albanese floats study on genocide and media during Gaza war. newarab.com 
The research seeks to investigate the killings of and attacks on
(2026-03-12). FBI bulletin warned of possible Iran retaliation in California. newarab.com 
The The confidential alert, issued by the FBI through the multi-agency Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center, surfaced publicly on Wednesday as the war that began on 28…
(2026-03-12). Iran arrests nearly 200 people over US-Israel war: rights group. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities have The charges relate to accusations including over activity on social media, sending content to foreign media outlets, espionage and disturbing public order, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said, adding its count was based on official repor…
(2026-03-12). Israeli strike kills 7 in Beirut, pounds city's southern suburbs. newarab.com 
Lebanon said an Israeli strike on a Beirut seafront killed at least seven people early on Thursday, making it the third attack on the capital since fighting resumed between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel. | The Israeli military said separately it had carried out Local media aired
(2026-03-12). US troops' injuries in Iran attacks 'worse' than first reported. newarab.com 
The injuries caused to US troops in Some of the injuries sustained include shrapnel wounds and burns, with at least one service member likely to have a limb amputated. | Sources told CBS News that there was great difficulty in rescuing surviving US troops after an
(2026-03-12). Drone strikes kill dozens across southern Sudan. newarab.com 
Dozens of civilians have been killed in drone strikes across southern Sudan has been riven by conflict since April 2023, when a power struggle between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) plunged the country into a war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. | In White Nile state, which lies just east of the southern Kordofan region – an area now hit almost daily by drone attacks – a…
(2026-03-12). Volunteers rally for Lebanon's displaced in Israel's war. newarab.com 
(2026-03-12). Airstrike kills at least two Hashed al-Shaabi fighters in Iraq. newarab.com 
An airstrike killed at least two fighters in northern Iraq on Thursday, several sources told AFP. | Iraq, long a Thursday's airstrike The Ha…
(2026-03-12). Israeli settlers torch West Bank Mosque amid army raids. newarab.com 
Jewish settlers set fire to the Mohammad Fayyad Mosque in the village of The settlers vandalised the mosque with racist slogans written on the walls in Hebrew before burning it, with residents managing to contain the fire before it engulfed the whole site, according to reports. | The attack comes dur…
(2026-03-12). The imperial war against Iran: The trap of religious framing. newarab.com 
In the crucible of conflict, narratives are forged with haste. They glide across television screens, seep through the veins of social media, and echo in the corridors of political power, shaping how entire societies come to understand the chaos unfolding before them—and why it must be so. | Among the tales resurgent in current discourse surrounding the confrontation with Iran is the notion that this is, at its core, a religious war: a clash of civilizations, a collision of faiths, a theological reckoning dressed in the armour of geopolitics. | In recent days, religious symbolism has been wielded with theatr…
(2026-03-12). Netanyahu vows 'on the ground' action to disarm Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Israel renewed its strikes on "You are playing with fire," Benjamin Netanyahu said to Lebanese authorities during a press conference, as Israeli jets carried out three strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs – two without prior warning – according to the stat…
(2026-03-12). Palestinians locked out of Al-Aqsa in final days of Ramadan. newarab.com 
(2026-03-12). UK man arrested in Dubai for 'filming Iranian missiles'. newarab.com 
A UK citizen was arrested while holidaying in The tourist, 60, is facing charges despite deleting the video when asked to, according to Detained in Dubai CEO Radha Stirling. He has been held at the Bur Dubai police station since Monday, the Telegraph reported. | Stirling sai…
(2026-03-12). 66 UK MPs push for sanctions on Israel amid West Bank land grab. newarab.com 
More than 60 UK lawmakers are backing a parliamentary motion for widespread sanctions on Israel, as its government Labour MP The motion, tabled on 23 February, criticises the Israeli government's 15 February…
(2026-03-12). Mojtaba Khamenei makes first speech as Iran's supreme leader. newarab.com 
(2026-03-12). Europe preaches feminism while funding Israeli occupation. newarab.com 
Days before International Women's Day, the European Commission The strategy builds on five familiar priorities: ending gender-based violence; challenging stereotypes; closing gender gaps in pay, employment, pensions, and care; and advancing women's leadershi…
(2026-03-12). UK High Court rules in favour of Owen Jones in BBC libel case. newarab.com 
(2026-03-12). Ukrainian anti-drone teams working in Qatar, UAE, Saudi. newarab.com 
Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help the
(2026-03-12). Iraq's PMF denies reports of raid on Baghdad headquarters. newarab.com 
The Popular Mobilisation Forces ( The group
(2026-03-12). Major banks evacuate, close branches in Gulf as fears grow. newarab.com 
Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun US financial giant Citigroup told its staff to evacuate offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Dubai's Oud Metha neighbourhood, a memo sent to employees which was seen by Reuters shows, telling them t…
(2026-03-12). Iran hits Gulf oil tankers, ports raising stakes on oil prices. newarab.com 
Iran has struck Overnight on Wednesday, Iran struck two oil tankers near Iraq, killing one, with It came hours…
(2026-03-12). Petition in Egypt demands removal of US, Israeli diplomats. newarab.com 
An Mamdouh Hamza, a vocal critic of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has posted a
(2026-03-12). A slow but growing anti-war movement across the US>. newarab.com 
Within hours of joint This wasn't a spontaneous movement, but one rooted in over two decades of anti-war activism, largely spurred by the 2003 US-led invasion of "
(2026-03-12). US says Iran campaign cost $11 billion in six days. newarab.com 
(2026-03-12). Iran alleged to allow India-flagged tankers through Hormuz. newarab.com 
India, the world's No. 3
(2026-03-12). Oil analysts fear worst case scenario as Hormuz crisis deepens. newarab.com 
Oil prices surged to more than $100 a barrel on Thursday as attacks in the Gulf and hawkish rhetoric from the US president overshadowed news that countries would The
(2026-03-12). Israel drops charges against soldiers in Sde Teiman abuse case. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said on Thursday it had dropped charges against five soldiers accused of "In light of significant developments since the filing of the indictment in the Sde Teiman case, the Military Advocate General decided today to order the cancellation of the indictment against the five defendants," the military said. | In February 2025, the military announced that…
(2026-03-12). Drones downed in Iraq's Erbil, explosion reported near airport. newarab.com 
Drones were shot down on Wednesday over the north Iraq Kurdish city of Erbil, as an explosion was reported near the US Consulate and the Erbil International Airport area. | "Two drones were downed over Erbil," with debris
(2026-03-12). Middle power nonsense: Australia, Canada and capitulating to the Iran War. onlineopinion.com.au Mark Carney talks of "middle-power leadership". Yet when the US and Israel bomb Iran, Canada and Australia follow.
(2026-03-12). Chalmers has never met a tax he didn't like. onlineopinion.com.au Labor says higher CGT will help housing. The real effect may be higher rents and weaker growth.
(2026-03-12). The Liberals, the senate, and preferences. onlineopinion.com.au The Liberals changed the Senate voting system to help themselves. Instead, they helped the Greens.
(2026-03-12). The Iran war's early lessons. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker The U.S. military is always busy studying the last war so it can be sure it's ready to fight that last war the next time. Okay, that's a little cynical. But just a little. Combat always throws off sparks of innovation that can lead to new or improved strategies, tactics, and weapons. But those changes tend to happen at the margin. War is fundamentally a grim business — nasty, brut…
(2026-03-12). Most Iranian Americans want diplomacy with Iran: poll. responsiblestatecraft.org Recent
(2026-03-12). Are we on the precipice of World War III? responsiblestatecraft.org Shortly after U.S. and Israeli bombs and missiles began falling in Tehran,
(2026-03-12). How UN Women Pakistan's New Campaign Is Redefining Masculinity. thinktank.pk In a bold step toward advancing gender equality, UN Women in Pakistan has launched a new awareness campaign titled "Mardangi Nahi, Kamzori Hai Yeh". The initiative aims to challenge harmful gender stereotypes and reshape the way society understands masculinity, encouraging men and boys to become allies in the fight against gender-based violence. The campaign uses …
(2026-03-12). 'Our market's not fully rolled out': Delaware retail weed sales fall far short of estimates, trail New Jersey and Maryland. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware's new recreational marijuana market is off to a slower start than expected, with stores ringing up $29.3 million in sales in the seven months since the industry launched, state statistics provided to WHYY News show. | That's generated about $4.4 million in tax revenue for the state, based on the state's 15% tax on cannabis sales. | The figures fall far short of what the state's former marijuana commissioner estimated in 2023 after lawmakers legalized cannabis for ad…
(2026-03-12). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-12). Pennsylvania researchers, parents are shaping autism science as founders of new independent committee. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Researchers, parents and health care providers from Pennsylvania are central to a national effort to depoliticize autism research and guidance. | Together with experts from across the country, they have formed
(2026-03-12). Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton, an espresso martini crawl, an Oscar watch party and more in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org Craft lovers, cocktail fans and music heads all have a lane this weekend, starting with the Greater Philly Yarn Crawl on Thursday. On Saturday, the Northern Liberties Espresso Martini Crawl spreads through bars and restaurants throughout the neighborhood. In Delaware, that same night, the Irish Tenors bring Irish classics to the stage at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington just in time for Saint Patty's Day. On Sunday, the St. Patrick's Day Parade marches from 15th Street and JFK Boulevard to Fifth and Market streets. That evening, film fans gather downtown for the Oscar Night Party at the Philadelphia Film Cente…
(2026-03-12). Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich, including in New Jersey. whyy.org Chuck Collins figures he won life's lottery by inheriting vast sums of money through his great-grandfather Oscar Mayer's processed meat company, but rather than fight to protect every dime Collins has helped push to hike taxes on the ultrarich like himself. | He was successful in helping implement a higher tax in Massachusetts on income over $1 million, and the idea has already taken hold in a handful of other blue states, including California, Maryland, Minnesota and New Jersey. Lawmakers in the state of Washington, which doesn't have an income tax, could send the governor this week a measure that would impose o…
(2026-03-12). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-12). Carli Lloyd on Soccer's Double Standard. whyy.org The National Women's Soccer League kicks off its regular season with games all over the country. So this week, we sit down with one of the biggest stars to ever play, Carli Lloyd…