(2026-03-17). Venezuela defeats Italy, sets up WBC final against US. aljazeera.com Venezuela is through to its first World Baseball Classic final and will play the host nation for the title in Florida.
(2026-03-17). Pacific governments warn against panic buying as war on Iran threatens fuel supply. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Pacific Island governments are urging their citizens not to panic about the supply of fuels amid the conflict in the Middle East between Israel, the United States and Iran. The conflict has resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that carries around 20 percent of the world's…
(2026-03-17). Trump warns Iran may weaponise Strait of Hormuz, urges allies to send warships. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump made a startling claim during remarks on the escalating Iran crisis, saying he had predicted the 9/11 attacks years before they happened. The statement came as the U.S. president warned that Iran could use the Strait of Hormuz as a powerful economic weapon against global oil supplies. Trump also urged allied nations to send warships to help secure the critical waterway, warning that Iranian naval mines could explode at any moment. The remarks come as tensions between Washington and Tehran deepen and fears grow that the world's most important oil chokepoint could be disrupted.
(2026-03-17). European allies resist Trump's call for military mission in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Multiple European nations and the European Union (EU) on Monday voiced reluctance or outright opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's call for a military mission to ensure safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-17). 4 ways US Israel war against Iran will change the world. ummid.com As the smoke clears over the ruins of Tel Aviv and the burning tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a historical irony is emerging: The US-Israel war against Iran intended to cement American dominance may instead be the moment the United States loses its status as the world's sole superpower.
(2026-03-17). '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.
(2026-03-17). Trump upset as key US partners shun call for Hormuz warship escorts. dawn.com Several US allies rebuffed Donald Trump's call on Monday to send warships to escort shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing criticism from the US president, who accused Western partners of ingratitude after decades of support. | The Israel said on Monday it had drawn up detailed plans for at least three more weeks of war as it pound…
(2026-03-17). Blocking Fertilisers: The Hormuz Strait and Agricultural Shock. dissidentvoice.org The closure of virtually all commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz occasioned by the Iran War is not merely a matter of oil and gas, the usual prized duo that feature in the nervous chatter of global markets. There are other less conspicuous products that have also been snared in the process. Consider fertilisers, …
(2026-03-17). Balances of Power and Military Realities in the Crisis Unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz. unitedworldint.com Here are the balances in the strait on the brink of catastrophe and the possible military scenarios. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist As two weeks of the conflict between the U.S./Israel and Iran have passed, it has become clear that the Strait of Hormuz is not merely a regional transit point, but the lifeblood of …
(2026-03-17). Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies: sources. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump reacts during an event to sign an executive order creating an anti‑fraud task force headed by US Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 16, 2026. — ReutersUnited States bases in Gulf states…
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Pentagon doing its best to hide destructions caused by Iran. ummid.com Iran's retaliatory attacks on the American bases and assets in the Middle East have inflicted huge material and human losses, but Pentagon is trying its best to hide.
(2026-03-17). Iran warns US against any troop deployment on its soil amid regional war. hindustantimes.com Iranian officials have warned U.S. against sending troops to its territory amid the raging regional war between the two nations. Speaking to Sky News in Tehran, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said "even suggesting that a foreign country can put boots on the ground of another country… is very much wrong, very reckless, illegal." Khatibzadeh said Tehran was focused on defending its sovereignty and was not considering negotiations for now. Delivering a message to Washington, he urged the U.S. to "think twice when they are thinking about Iran," accusing Israel of pursuing their own agenda "at the expense…
(2026-03-17). US, Iran officials make first direct contact since war, say US media. dawn.com WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have reportedly resumed direct communication in recent days, Axios Both officials had previously managed negotiations between Washington and Tehran before Israel and the United States Axios noted that it is unclear how substantive the messages exchanged were, but t…
(2026-03-17). Larijani rebukes Muslim states over 'silence' during Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's top security official Ali Larijani sharply criticised Muslim countries — particularly Gulf states — for failing to support Tehran during its conflict with the United States and Israel, accusing them of remaining silent despite what he called "deceitful aggression" against Iran. | In a message addressed to Muslims worldwide and the governments of Islamic countries, Larijani said Iran came under attack during negotiations in what he described as an attempt by Washington and Israel to dismantle the country. | üö® BREAKING | Full Message from Iranian Secretary of National Sec…
(2026-03-17). Gulf states press US to 'neutralise Iran for good' as Hormuz crisis deepens. tribune.com.pk 
Gulf Arab states did not ask the US to go to war with Iran, but some are now urging it not to stop short by leaving the Islamic Republic still able to threaten the Gulf's oil lifeline and the economies that depend on it, three Gulf sources told Reuters. | At the same time, these sources and five Western and Arab diplomats said Washington was pressing Gulf states to join the US-Israeli war. According to three of them, President Donald Trump wants to show regional backing for the campaign, to bolster its international legitimacy as well as support at home. | "There is a wide feeling ac…
(2026-03-17). grandiose plans for south Lebanon ground offensive topple Hezbollah. haaretz.com The IDF says that it wants to control the area of Lebanon south of the Litani River — but Hezbollah's presence there has been limited since 2024 ‚ñ Meanwhile, Trump hopes to break the Iranian siege on the Gulf and weighs damaging Iran's oil facilities…
(2026-03-17). Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Iran's powerful national security chief Ali Larijani was "eliminated last night", along with the commander of Tehran's Basij paramilitary force, AFP reported. | The killing of Larijani, if confirmed by Tehran, would represent the highest-profile assassination since the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei and other leaders during the wave of US-Israeli strikes that started the war on February 28. | Katz said that he had been informed by Israel's military chief that Larijani and the head of Iran's Basij paramilitary force Gholamreza Soleimani "w…
(2026-03-17). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-17). Israelis fled to Eilat to escape the war. Then came the Iranian missiles. haaretz.com Despite missile attacks over the weekend, the city's hotels, cafés and restaurants are still havens, attracting Israelis tired of scurrying to a shelter several times a day…
(2026-03-17). Iran seeks guarantees, compensation to end war with US, Israel. ummid.com In a major rebuke to Donald Trump, Iran Thursday March 12, 2026 sought guarantees and compensation to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-17). No Time for Losers: Why the War Meant to Save Israel May Destroy It. counterpunch.org 
When Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu launched their military aggression against Iran on February 28, they appeared convinced that the war would be swift. Netanyahu reportedly assured Washington that the campaign would deliver a decisive strategic victory—one capable of reordering the Middle East and restoring Israel's battered deterrence. Whether Netanyahu himself believed that promise is
(2026-03-17). US-Israeli Strike Kills Six PMF Fighters in Iraq as Kataib Hezbollah Says Senior Official Has Died. news.antiwar.com Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) said Monday that six of its fighters were killed by a "Zionist bombing" near the border with Syria as fighting in Iraq amid the US-Israeli war against Iran continues to rage. The PMF, a coalition of mainly Shia militias that was formed in 2014 to fight ISIS and is part …
(2026-03-17). 200 US troops wounded in seven countries during Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
Around 200 US military personnel have been wounded in seven countries across the Middle East since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran, a US military spokesman said Monday. | "The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and more than 180 troops have already returned to duty," while "10 are categorised as seriously wounded," said Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for US Central Command. | The injuries took place in countries around the region: Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Hawkins added. | Read: US intelligence warned Trump Iran could hit Gulf al…
(2026-03-17). Another Pakistani killed in UAE after missile debris falls during interception. tribune.com.pk 
A Pakistani national has been killed in the United Arab Emirates after debris from an intercepted missile fell in Abu Dhabi, according to Al Jazeera. The death comes as the war triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran continues to spill across the Gulf, placing civilians far beyond the main battlefield at risk. | BREAKING: Pakistani national killed by falling debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi's Bani Yas area, Abu Dhabi Media Office says | üî¥ LIVE updates: t.co/Q5qJFUKMok pic.twitter.com/WLSh4bpMua | — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) March 17, 2026 | The v…
(2026-03-17). Trump says he thinks war with Iran will continue through this week. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not think the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could finish this week, while repeating his earlier claims that the conflict will come to an end "soon."
(2026-03-17). Collapse of Global Trust in Western Diplomacy. ummid.com The unfolding war against Iran — driven, in the view of many observers, by the strategic calculations of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has become a defining moment in the collapse of global trust in Western diplomacy.
(2026-03-17). Third Pakistani dies from 'falling debris' after interception in UAE amid Iran war. dawn.com Another Pakistani national was killed due to "falling debris" following the interception of a ballistic missile in the United Arab Emirates, the country's media office said on Tuesday. | The development marks the third instance of a Pakistani national losing their life in an attack in the UAE during the ongoing war between Iran, the US, and Israel. | The Abu Dhabi Media Office, in a statement on X, said that the authorities in Abu Dhabi "responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in the deat…
(2026-03-17). Why Gulf fury is aimed at Tehran, not Washington. tribune.com.pk 
Nearly two weeks into the United States-Israeli war with Iran, a war-modified, anxiety-riddled version of daily life is emerging in the Gulf. | At a post-Iftar spin class in Doha, the instructor's usual "positive energy" mantra hit differently on Tuesday: "We need it now more than ever!" Leaving the gym, our phones screeched with another missile alert, and we waited out the blasts in the parking garage. Outside, some security guards now wear white hard hats, flimsy protection against falling shrapnel. | Across the United Arab Emirates, daily life is adjusting too. Dubai beachgoers wa…
(2026-03-17). Trump declines timeline to end Iran war, says US offensive averted 'World War 3'. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump has again avoided giving a clear timeline for ending the US-Israeli war on Iran, even as he claims the campaign has already transformed global security. Speaking to reporters, Trump was asked whether, with Iran's missile sites "totally obliterated," much of its leadership killed, and its navy and key forces destroyed, the conflict could be wrapped up within the week. He replied, "I don't think so, but it'll be soon. It won't be long," insisting the war would ultimately deliver "a much safer world" and saying he had an "obligation" to launch the operation. In a separate remark, Trump argu…
(2026-03-17). Iran's 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' Models. ummid.com As US-Israel versus Iran conflict intensifies, Iran's decentralised 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' layered leadership models ensure military operations persist despite leadership losses.
(2026-03-17). Tabish Hashmi calls out Ahmad Ali Butt for Malala post. tribune.com.pk 
TV host and stand-up comedian Tabish Hashmi recently responded to actor and comedian Ahmad Ali Butt, after he criticised Nobel prize winner Malala Yousafzai for not speaking up about the Iranian girls killed in the US-Israeli attack on an all-girls school last month. | Butt had previously taken to his experience to question Malala's silence regarding the attacks. He wrote, "More than 160 girls were killed by the US on the first day of the war, still waiting for this puppet to say anything". | Hashmi responded to this take on his Instagram story by sharing a screenshot of Malala's statement on X on March 1, whe…
(2026-03-17). Iran braces for internal unrest as US and Israeli attacks persist (March 14-16 updates). longwarjournal.org US and Israeli strikes against the Islamic Republic are expanding to include additional military infrastructure, command centers, and production facilities. At the same time, the Tehran regime is tightening security across Iranian cities amid reports of arrests, checkpoints, and growing economic pressure.
(2026-03-17). Netanyahu dead. But even his of video is being derided as AI. haaretz.com Netanyahu with six fingers, a brimming cappuccino that won't spill: Conspiracy theories have exploded over social media, in English and Arabic, contending that Israel's prime minister was killed in an Iranian missile strike and that AI-generated videos have taken his place…
(2026-03-17). '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.
(2026-03-17). Costly and depleting: the growing problems of Operation Epic Fury. onlineopinion.com.au Iran's drones cost $35,000. America's missiles cost millions. The war's economics are starting to look ugly.
(2026-03-17). Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health. aljazeera.com Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show.
(2026-03-17). Epstein files show Haverford donor Howard Lutnick stayed in touch after claiming he cut ties, sparking calls to rename library. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Students at Haverford College are calling on the school to rename its library and sever ties with one of its biggest donors after Lutnick's contributions to the college amount to $65 million. The largest gift was a $25 million donatio…
(2026-03-17). Pakistani forces strike Afghan Taliban's military installations in Kabul, Nangarhar: info minister. dawn.com BEIJING/PESHAWAR/ ISLAMABAD: Pakistani forces targeted the Afghan Taliban's military installations in Kabul and Nangarhar on Monday night, the government said, as Islamabad pressed on with Operation Ghazab lil-Haq. | The operation was Security sources had reported the development late on Monday night, with Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirming t…
(2026-03-17). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-17). Climate change brings changes to North Kivu's agricultural practices in the DRC. globalvoices.org North Kivu has four seasons: Two wet seasons and two very short dry seasonsGlobal VoicesA maize variety exhibition. Photo by Hervé Mukulu from This article by Hervé Mukulu was first published on the news site
(2026-03-17). The hard truth about whistleblowing in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-17). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-17). China targets 100,000 fuel cell vehicles by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to have 100,000 fuel cell vehicles nationwide by 2030, double the 2025 level, according to a circular jointly issued by three departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
(2026-03-17). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.
(2026-03-17). Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel's bombs hit Lebanon. aljazeera.com Lebanon's Palestinian refugees suffer amid war, facing insecurity and trauma, in camps under attack.
(2026-03-17). Beware the right-wing race to the MAGA bottom. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-17). Beijing launches world's first robot senior care station, with over 40 types of service robots unveiled. ecns.cn The world's first smart robot senior care station has officially opened in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA), also known as Beijing Yizhuang.
(2026-03-17). Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete second series of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2026-03-17). Govt To Go "Further and Faster" ! wattsupwiththat.com According to Grok, these plug in solar panels start at £600. Does the moron really think people have got that sort of money in their pockets to waste on his green nonsense? Potential annual savings for users are in the tens of pounds.
(2026-03-17). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-17). India's five key states to elect new assemblies in April 2026. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday March 15, 2026 announced the election schedule of India's five key states namely — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.
(2026-03-17). China's trade-in policy drives 323 bln yuan in consumer sales so far in 2026: Commerce Ministry. ecns.cn China's consumer goods trade-in program has generated more than 300 billion yuan (about $43.5 billion) in sales so far this year.
(2026-03-17). Georgia farmers' long wait for Helene relief is ending. grist.org 
Last week, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Georgia to announce the release of more than $500 million to help farmers rebuild from 2024's Hurricane Helene. The widespread agricultural and forestry devastation from Helene cost the state's economy about $5.5 billion, including job losses and impacts to related industries, USDA has agreements for similar grants in Virginia, No…
(2026-03-17). Fire on US aircraft carrier took over 30 hours to put out: NYT. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-17). Saige England: Journalists must stand up and report with the moral courage of abolitionists. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Saige England Every week, health prevailing, I march with our Palestinian friends and their supporters in Aotearoa New Zealand. And my country is one which — under Britain — was colonised. Colonisation perpetrates injustices against indigenous people. This legacy is still felt by Indigenous people today. All around the world we must dismantle…
(2026-03-17). Whitewater PRIDE October 6, 2026 (Spanish-English Newsletter). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-17). Artemis II Moon Rocket cleared for April 2026 launch. ummid.com The Amercian space agency, NASA, has cleared Artemis II Moon Rocket for a launch in April 2026 with four astronauts onboard.
(2026-03-17). Serbia's weapons exports to Israel soar to record levels. newarab.com 
(2026-03-17). Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh. ummid.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in India's immediate neighbourhood – Bangladesh and Nepal, which might have an impact on India's regional aspirations and impact.
(2026-03-17). Twitter trial accusing Musk of driving down stock set for closing arguments. aljazeera.com The civil trial centres on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which was renamed X.
(2026-03-17). Why We Have to Fight Back Against ICE Protesters' Terror Convictions. theintercept.com 
Donald Trump speaks as Pam Bondi smiles during a press conference at the White House in Washington on Oct. 15, 2025. Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images | It started on President Donald Trump's very first day in office in 2017. Over 200 Inauguration Day protesters were mass arrested and Since then, the government has sought and failed to convict left-wing activists on thin, unconstitutio…
(2026-03-17). SPL 25/26 MW26: Al-Nassr, Toney remain on top; Joao Felix shines with brace. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team whereas Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney remain the top goal scorer in the SPL 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 26 ending Sunday March 15, 2026.
(2026-03-17). "You're Fired!" Seventeen Impeachable Offenses by Trump and Counting. counterpunch.org 
Tyrant Trump's favorite snarl is "You're Fired!" That was his bellow on The Apprentice television program. Subsequently, he told hundreds of thousands of federal civil servants and contractors, "You're Fired!" Shame on the pitiful Democratic Party that allowed him to regain the presidency last year. It is long overdue for the Democrats in Congress to
(2026-03-17). Scrap metal safety bills advance through N.J. Assembly committee. whyy.org 
(2026-03-17). Google in talks with China's Envicool, others to buy data centre cooling systems, sources say. tribune.com.pk Alphabet's Google is in talks with Envicool and other Chinese firms about buying liquid cooling equipment for data centres, according to people with knowledge of a visit to China by one of the US firm's procurement teams. | Liquid cooling systems – which circulate water or other liquid over or around equipment – have become critical in AI data centres as the high-density computing generates more heat than a traditional air cooling system can handle. | The visit by the team from Google's Taiwan operations this month reflects the tight supply of parts for such syst…
(2026-03-17). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement 15th Anniversary Celebration in Madison April 25, 2026 to Showcase National and International Performers, Organizers, Speakers. wibailoutpeople.org 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: wibailoutpeople@gmail.com March 17, 2026 Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement 15th Anniversary Celebration in Madison April 25, 2026 to Showcase National and International Performers, Organizers, Speakers MADISON, WI — The labor and community organization Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement will be celebrating its 15th anniversary Saturday, April 25 at 2146 …
(2026-03-17). A war will only backfire: once-in-a-generation opportunity in Lebanon. haaretz.com After the past 12 months, Lebanon has been free from the Syrian grip – and its leaders now oppose Hezbollah. The only way to restrain the terrorist organization is by strengthening Lebanese institutions of state and by increased competition…
(2026-03-17). Cuba Will Survive: a Diary. counterpunch.org 
The morning of my departure from José Martí Airport, named after the father of the nation, I hugged everybody: the woman who checked me in, the man who stamped my passport, the ground staff. I had hugged all my friends tightly the previous day, my tears fighting for the right to stream down my face. It felt as though, through these hugs, I wanted to somehow transmit my trepidation about what could possibly happen to Cuba, the Cubans, the Cuban Revolution — all of it — because of the madness of Donald Trump.
(2026-03-17). UN marks Islamophobia day with alarm over rising hate, discrimination against Muslims. dawn.com UNITED NATIONS: This year, the International Day to Combat Islamophobia did not pass unnoticed — largely due to mounting Pakistan, which The observance comes amid heightened global instability, particularly the ongoing con…
(2026-03-17). China to offer emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq. tribune.com.pk 
China on Tuesday announced emergency humanitarian assistance for Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, citing worsening humanitarian conditions amid ongoing regional conflict. | Speaking at a regular briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the conflict had caused "excruciating humanitarian disasters" affecting people in Iran and other countries in the region. | Read: Trump seeks to delay meeting with China's Xi by 'a month or so' | "China deeply sympathises with people in relevant countries and our hearts go out to them," he said. | China has decided to offer emergency humanitarian assistanc…
(2026-03-17). Gavaskar condemns Sunrisers for signing Abrar. tribune.com.pk 
India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has alleged that the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by an Indian-owned Hundred franchise in England "indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians". | Players from Pakistan have not featured in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2009 because of deep-seated diplomatic tensions between the two nations. | There was speculation that Pakistan players involved at the inaugural Hundred auction in London would be subject to a "shadow ban", with IPL-affiliated teams refusing to bid for them. | That did not come to pass, but Sunrisers Leeds ⚪ from…
(2026-03-17). Is the Trumpster Losing It? A Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-17). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-17). Cuba tells exiles 'doors are open' to invest in businesses in the country. aljazeera.com Cuba also says it is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors.
(2026-03-17). How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility. grist.org 
When Krystal Steward started knocking on her neighbors' doors in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2021, to discuss energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades, she was met with a lot of blank stares. | She was new to the issues herself, she said. But the longtime social worker kept at her new job doing outreach for Community Action Network, a local nonprofit dedicated to serving under-resourced communities. She slowly started getting people in her neighborhood to take part first in home energy assessments, then a city program to swap out appliances, make structural fixes, and more. | "In the beginning it was kind of…
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Afghanistan: 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul rehab center. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Afghanistan said that at least 400 people were killed in an airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital late Monday. Kabul blamed Pakistan for carrying out the strike.The government's spokesman said on X that the rehab center in Kabul was struck on Monday evening, leading to the killing and injuring of hundreds of people.In response, Pakistan denied the attack on the health facility, saying it "precisely targeted military installations and terrorist support infrastructure" in Kabul and the eastern province of Nangahar. On the other hand, the Afghan health ministry's spokesman, Sha…
(2026-03-17). PSX rebounds on blue-chip buying. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-17). Animals' knowledgeable inherited behavior. wattsupwiththat.com The trick to seeing knowledgeable behavior is to stop and think. What would the critter have to know, perceive, decide, and do in order to perform this action? Over the years I collected many observations like this which are discussed in the various blog articles. I also discuss how to do it and the general theory of knowledgeable animal behavior.
(2026-03-17). The global significance & value of China's economic targets for 2026. ecns.cn At the Two Sessions this year, the Chinese government officially set its annual economic growth target at 4.5% to 5%, with a commitment to strive for better results in practice. This pragmatic and resilient target is not only grounded in the overall framework of China's high-quality development but also closely aligns with the latest forecasts from international organizations.
(2026-03-17). Spain's king makes rare acknowledgement of country's colonial abuses. tribune.com.pk 
Spain's King Felipe VI acknowledged abuses in his country's colonial past on Monday, a rare admission by the Spanish crown which has never issued a formal apology to former colonies. | At its height in the 16th to 18th centuries, Spain ruled one of the largest empires in world history, spanning five continents including much of Central and Latin America, and practiced forced labour, land expropriation and violence against Indigenous people. | Spanish colonial ‚Å laws "wanted to protect. But in reality, things didn't work out &sbqu…
(2026-03-17). The Oscars 2026 red carpet glam done right. tribune.com.pk 
This weekend was a blast for all the stars in the Hollywood industry as the Oscars 2026 took place. The event was glamorous, with stars walking the red carpet in elevated looks that reached new heights. Classy gowns, elegant dresses, and perfectly tailored suits were visible at the 98th Academy Awards. | View this post on Instagram | Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the event features stars including Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Kate Hudson, Miles Caton, Anna Wintour, and many more who looked their absolute best while going head-to-head for the trophy. | Here is a breakdown of some of the…
(2026-03-17). Nvidia bets on AI inference as chip revenue opportunity hits $1 trillion. tribune.com.pk 
Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence chips may reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, as the company outlined a strategy to compete more aggressively in the fast-growing market for running AI systems in real time. | Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang unveiled a new central processor and an AI system built on technology from Groq — a chip startup from which Nvidia licensed technology for $17 billion in December — at its annual GTC developer conference in San Jose. | The moves are part of Huang's bid to firm up the company's position in so-called inference computing…
(2026-03-17). Israeli attacks hit Beirut, southern Lebanon, one million displaced. aljazeera.com Attacks hit three southern Beirut neighbourhoods, fighting in the south intensifies as Hezbollah engages Israeli army.
(2026-03-17). The SPEED Act and the Pandora's Box of Permitting Reform. counterpunch.org 
A sweeping rollback of U.S. environmental protections is moving through Congress with remarkably little public attention. In December 2025, the House quietly passed the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, legislation that would dramatically weaken—and in key areas effectively gut—the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the nation's cornerstone environmental review law. Despite the far-reaching consequences of
(2026-03-17). UK, Ukraine set to sign defence pact eyeing drone threats. geo.tv 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at 10 Downing Street, as E3 partners France, Germany and Britain meet in London, Britain, December 8, 2025. — Reuters Britain and Ukraine are set to sign a defence partnership aimed at…
(2026-03-17). China's retail sales up 2.8% in first two months, NBS says. ecns.cn The total retail sales of consumer goods climbed 2.8% year on year in the first two months of 2026, China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Monday.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Affordability and an Abundance Agenda for Health Care. counterpunch.org 
One of the things that should bother economists more than it seems to is the loud chorus of complaints about affordability. Since wage growth has consistently outpaced inflation for the last several years, especially for the lowest paid workers under Biden, it seemed things should be getting more affordable, not less. I have seen the
(2026-03-17). Stand With Cuba! End the Murderous U.S. Blockade NOW! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-17). Punjab to buy 10 vehicles for superior court judges. dawn.com LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet on Monday approved the purchase of 10 vehicles for the superior judiciary, besides making a decision to contribute to the prime minister's austerity fund. | The cabinet committee and the Services and General Administration Department's transport wing had recommended the procurement of at least
(2026-03-17). Trump Revokes Commercial Licenses for Thousands of Immigrant Truckers. lataco.com The rule revokes commercial licenses from immigrants with a variety of temporary protections, regardless of whether or not they're authorized to work in the United States.
(2026-03-17). URGENT: Wisconsin Senate Votes on IHRA Tomorrow Tuesday March 17 — Take Action ASAP. Plus Remembering Rachel Corrie. wibailoutpeople.org 
Please read this alert from American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and take action. If you need more talking points, here is the latest opinion piece from Jewish Voice for Peace (which ran in both Madison365 and The Capital Times). Then get ready to ask the Governor for a veto. Also, today marks 23 years since the American …
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Nigeria suicide attacks kill 23, wound more than 100. dawn.com Multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, police said on Tuesday. | The three blasts, which struck on Monday evening, came after an attack on a military post overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected militants. | Combined with the attack on the military position the evening prior and a
(2026-03-17). New energy policies in California threatening America's national security. wattsupwiththat.com Refinery closures in California reduce fuel supply resilience on the West Coast, increasing risks to military readiness and national security. Maintaining a stable policy framework that supports continued operation of California refineries is therefore not only an economic and consumer affordability issue, but also a matter of broader national security and national defense.
(2026-03-17). Trump says he can do 'anything I want' with Cuba. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Cuba on Monday, saying he expected to have the "honour" of "taking Cuba in some form" and that "I can do anything I want" with the neighbouring country. | The threatening statements come even as Cuba and the United States have opened talks aimed at improving their largely adverse relations, which have reached one of their most contentious moments in the 67 years since Fidel Castro overthrew what had been a close US ally. | The White House has yet to detail the legal basis for any possible intervention in Cuba. | "I do believe I…
(2026-03-17). Families search for loved ones after deadly Pakistan strikes on Kabul rehab. aljazeera.com Afghan authorities say a Pakistani attack has killed hundreds of civilians; Islamabad rejects the claim as 'false'.
(2026-03-17). Vietnamese PM meets with senior Chinese officials. ecns.cn Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong and Minister of National Defense Dong Jun in Hanoi on Monday.
(2026-03-17). China expands pilot cities for cross-border trade facilitation campaign in 2026. ecns.cn China will expand its pilot cities for a cross-border trade facilitation campaign to 45 in 2026, up from 25 in 2025, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Monday.
(2026-03-17). India's obsession with Civil Services is killing innovation. ummid.com In the long run, a nation that values its innovators as much as its administrators will stand a far better chance of building the technological future it hopes to lead.
(2026-03-17). Israeli army killing of Palestinian family sends shockwaves throughout the West Bank. mondoweiss.net 
The Bani Odeh family was out shopping before the holidays when Israeli forces opened fire on their car, killing both parents and two young children. The other surviving siblings recount being dragged and beaten by soldiers after their family was killed.
(2026-03-17). Fans' passion drives China F1 growth. ecns.cn The engines of the 2026 Formula One Heineken Chinese Grand Prix may have fallen silent, but the passion of Chinese and international fans continues to reverberate.
(2026-03-17). Morocco's national carrier extends flight suspension to Dubai, Doha. ecns.cn Morocco's national carrier, Royal Air Maroc, said on Friday that it had extended the suspension of all flights to and from Dubai and Doha until the end of March due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
(2026-03-17). 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.
(2026-03-17). Suspected suicide attacks kill at least 23 in Nigeria's Maiduguri. geo.tv 
Members of the Nigerian Red Cross assist wounded victims into an ambulance after multiple explosions struck the northeastern city of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, March 16, 2026. — ReutersSecurity tightened, investigation underway in Maiduguri.Multiple blasts hit post office,…
(2026-03-17). Unready for war, AI may already be causing deadly mistakes. mronline.org 
Anyone who cares about humanity should be deeply concerned.
(2026-03-17). Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui slams Bollywood for 'fake films'. tribune.com.pk 
Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recently attended the NDTV Creators Manch, where he sparked a discussion about truth in Bollywood, after criticizing the Hindu industry of making "fake films". | View this post on Instagram | The 51-year-old actor, who often shares his experiences and opinions online, attended Season 2 of the session, where he spoke about honesty in filmmaking and production and the influence that cinema has on society. | The Bollywood actor states that India is making fake films with false narratives and that everyone knows the truth but chooses not to speak against it. | Siddiqui further stat…
(2026-03-17). Nvidia's new DLSS 5 draws backlash: Uncanny AI slop. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Nvidia recently unveiled its new DLSS 5 rendering technology, and things are not going as well as the tech giant anticipated.The upcoming AI-powered rendering technology drew backlash on social media, with many describing the renders as "uncanny AI slop."Memes flooded the internet, capturing how characters from different games would look when rendered via Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology.Nvidia took to social media and wrote, "Announcing NVIDIA DLSS 5, an AI-powered breakthrough in visual fidelity for games, coming this fall. DLSS 5 infuses pixels with photorealistic lighting and materials, bridging the gap…
(2026-03-17). Israeli minister's daughter found dead after rape accusation. newarab.com 
Shoshana Struck, the daughter of Israeli Minister of Settlements and National Missions Orit Struck, was found dead inside a chalet she had rented in the settlement of Amirim in the Upper Galilee. | Minister Struck published a death notice on Sunday morning, 15 March, announcing on her social media pages that "with a broken heart we announce the death of our beloved daughter Shoshana." | According to the Israeli website Ynet, the volunteer organisation ZAKA informed the authorities of the minister's daughter's death. The organisation said it transferred her body for an autopsy at the forensic medicine institute, a…
(2026-03-17). Conway steers New Zealand to victory over South Africa. tribune.com.pk 
Devon Conway blasted a half-century before New Zealand skittled South Africa cheaply to win the second Twenty20 international by 68 runs Tuesday and level the five-match series 1-1. | Conway's 60 off 49 balls set the home side up for a competitive 175-6 after being sent in to bat at Hamilton's Seddon Park. | The Proteas lost wickets regularly to be dismissed for 107 off 15.3 overs, with pace bowlers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson snaring three wickets each. | South Africa won game one in Mount Maunganui on Sunday by seven wickets. | Both sides are fielding largely second-tier lineups, choosing to rest their fir…
(2026-03-17). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.
(2026-03-17). Cuba faces nationwide blackouts amid US oil blockade. aljazeera.com Cuba's national power grid has collapsed amid an ongoing US-imposed oil blockade, causing blackouts across the country.
(2026-03-17). Rebuttal on purchase of luxury vehicle for Yousaf Raza Gilani from Senate budget leaves questions unanswered. dawn.com A rebuttal by the Senate Secretariat on reports of the purchase of a luxury vehicle for Senate Chairperson Yousaf Raza Gilani further confused the matter on Monday, essentially confirming the purchase and reiterating the details reported in this connection. | The rebuttal was issued after it was
(2026-03-17). PTI files disqualification plea against Abro, again. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has filed a reference with the Senate secretariat seeking Informed sources told Dawn that the Senate chairman has been urged to forward the plea for disqualification of Mr Abro to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). | "In terms of Article 63A of the Constitution…in my capacity as the Chairman of Tehreek-i-Insaf, I hereby submit this declaration that Se…
(2026-03-17). Chinese premier urges solid progress in government work in 2026. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday stressed making solid progress in government work in 2026 and striving to make new contributions to advancing Chinese modernization.
(2026-03-17). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-17). A Coup for Security? Testing the Military's Claims in Niger. moderndiplomacy.eu On 26 July 2023, a face largely unknown to the public appeared on Niger's national television. Abdourahamane Tchiani, commander of the presidential guard, stood before the cameras in military uniform and delivered a terse announcement: President Mohamed Bazoum's government had been formally deposed. There was no great battle. No crisis visible from the outside. Only …
(2026-03-17). China brushes aside Italy 10-3 at World Women's Curling Championship. ecns.cn China claimed its second win in the round-robin phase of the World Women's Curling Championship with a dominant 10-3 victory over Italy in Calgary, Canada, on Monday.
(2026-03-17). The Old Left Recognizes the Danger of AI, Where's Everybody Else? counterpunch.org 
It's time for the so-called new left to wake up to the existential threat posed by AI. The only U.S. politician cognizant of this stupendous danger is old left Bernie Sanders, who recognizes the late-capitalist AI tsunami coming for us all. He's the only one asking questions about what happens once governments and corporations turn
(2026-03-17). Federal Constitutional Court snubs judges on premature circulation of verdicts. dawn.com • Reserved rulings should be announced within 90 days, bench holds | • Judgement harks back to 'premature uploading' of two IHC judges' verdict in Tyrian White case | ISLAMABAD: At least two judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) are likely to come under scrutiny after the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) termed the circulation of incomplete or unannounced judgements a grave judicial misconduct and an offence, warning that such actions could undermine the integrity of the judicial process. | However, at the same time, the constitutional court also censured inordinate delays…
(2026-03-17). Shrapnel injures 2 medical workers in Kuwait. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Two medical workers were injured when shrapnel fell on an emergency medical centre in Kuwait on Tuesday, the health ministry revealed."Two members of the emergency medical teams sustained injuries while at their workplace at an emergency medical centre when shrapnel fell on the site," the health ministry announced in a statement.Today, Abu Dhabi Media Office also said that one person was killed in the debris of a missile in the UAE capital.Abu Dhabi Media Office wrote on X, "Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a…
(2026-03-17). How can artificial intelligence affect child development? CHOP researchers say safeguards are needed. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Artificial intelligence could be used to improve learning, creativity and social interaction among kids and teens, early research shows. | But the technology can be harmful to childhood development without the right safeguards, according to a new review study published in the journal
(2026-03-17). One killed by missile debris in Abu Dhabi. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least one person was killed by falling shrapnel after the interception of a missile in Abu Dhabi, the media office announced Tuesday.According to Abu Dhabi Media Office, a Pakistani national was killed by a missile debris in the Emirati capital as escalation in the region continues.It wrote on X, "Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national.The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and t…
(2026-03-17). HK to host 2026 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit in April. ecns.cn The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit is set to take place in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from April 13 to 14, according to a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-03-17). Hangzhou launches new low-altitude helicopter route. ecns.cn Recently in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, the "ONE53 Fuchunshanju" helicopter route successfully completed its inaugural flight. The route connects downtown Hangzhou with the Fuchunshanju resort, reducing a roughly 60-minute ground commute to about 10 minutes.
(2026-03-17). China approves world's first invasive BCI medical device. ecns.cn China has approved the world's first invasive Brain—Computer Interface (BCI) medical device for market use, marking the start of clinical application for the emerging technology.
(2026-03-17). The Liberal Party should trial community primaries. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's political parties are confronting a long-standing issue that has been gradually worsening over many years: the decline in party membership and the diminishing local political machinery that historically supported them.
(2026-03-17). Americans' support for Palestinians rises: survey. geo.tv 
Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-03-17). Students develop App for routes, timings for Punjab electric buses. tribune.com.pk 
Two students have developed a mobile application to help passengers of Punjab's electric bus service access route and schedule information, addressing a common problem: commuters often struggle to find timely bus timing details. | Muhammad Ghayas, one of the developers, said the idea came to him after he waited at a bus stop for nearly half an hour to get to his hostel, only to discover that the last bus on that route had already departed. "After this experience, I decided, along with my colleague, to create a system that could provide timely information on bus routes and schedules to passengers," he explained…
(2026-03-17). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-17). Pakistan's solar boom shielding country from Hormuz disruptions: study. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's According to an analysis published by Renewables First and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, Pakistan would be far more exposed to the The study noted that Pakistan has avoided more tha…
(2026-03-17). The Kennedy Center was Hijacked into Trump's Animal Farm. counterpunch.org 
While Trump's Iranian War may continue to capture our much-needed attention, it is essential that the public see this conflict as representative of our Trump era of rule, where rules are twisted far beyond their original intent. Despite the Administration's propaganda for starting a war with Iran, like many of his other actions, it is
(2026-03-17). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.
(2026-03-17). Nigeria's first state visit since 1989: President Bola Tinubu heads to UK. aljazeera.com British pomp and pageantry await the Nigerian leader, but some in the diaspora are sceptical about his trip.
(2026-03-17). Zhao Xintong beats Han Fuyuan 5-0 to reach main draw at WST World Open. ecns.cn China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong made short work of wildcard compatriot Han Fuyuan 5-0, booking his place in the main draw at the WST (World Snooker Tour) World Open in Yushan, Jiangxi Province, on Monday.
(2026-03-17). Fan Zhendong to join Borussia Dàºsseldorf in Germany's Table Tennis Bundesliga next season. ecns.cn German table tennis club Saarbràºcken announced on Monday that Olympic champion Fan Zhendong of China will leave the team at the end of the current season and move to rival Borussia Dàºsseldorf.
(2026-03-17). Gul Plaza built in violation of approved building plan, Sindh Building Control Authority tells commission. dawn.com • In his reply, authority's chief denies regulatory lapse that contributed to Jan 17 deadly fire | • Says three-storey shopping mall regularised under an amnesty scheme over two decades ago | KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has conceded that the Gul Plaza building was constructed in violation of the approved building plan but distanced itself from any regulatory oversight, saying the shopping mall's revised plan was regularised under an amnesty scheme introduced in 2001-2002. | Filing his reply / statement in response to a questionnaire from the single-judg…
(2026-03-17). Gulf crisis sparks drug supply fears; pharma costs seen rising. dawn.com • Drap says Pakistan has sufficient drug stocks for three months, with alternative supply routes being explored | • Pharmaceutical manufacturers foresee rising production costs due to higher energy prices and possible rupee devaluation | ISLAMABAD: While the cost of medical treatment has already become unbearable for the majority of families in Pakistan, the ongoing Middle East The situation has also provided an opportuni…
(2026-03-17). Subsidised fuel scheme on the cards for bikes, rickshaws. dawn.com • Senate panel told ample petrol, diesel available; import of lower-quality fuel okayed; price hike 'did not benefit' OMCs | • Officials tell panel no LNG supply from Qatar since March 2, gas will not be available after April 14 | • Petrol committee briefed March fuel requirements fully secured, coverage available up to mid-April | ISLAMABAD: The federal government has planned a subsidised fuel scheme for motorcyclists and rickshaw drivers to cushion the impact of a massive hike in oil prices, following a similar move by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. | "T…
(2026-03-17). Actress Deedar, husband booked in major fraud and human smuggling case. tribune.com.pk 
Punjabi film actress Deedar and her husband have been booked on charges of fraud, including alleged involvement in human smuggling, according to news reports. Her husband, Jahanzeb, was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Lahore for reportedly collecting large sums of money from individuals by promising to help them settle abroad. | Police reports state that the suspect resisted during the investigation led by Inspector Abdullah Kiani. Sources within the FIA further claim that during the raid, eight guards attempted to obstruct the arrest. | Authorities also suggest that Deedar was involved i…
(2026-03-17). Shenzhou XXI astronauts perform 7-hour spacewalk outside Tiangong. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XXI mission crew aboard China's Tiangong space station conducted their second spacewalk on Monday, the China Manned Space Agency said.
(2026-03-17). The US's Strategic Alliance With Israel is a Disaster. counterpunch.org 
It's difficult to imagine a greater U.S. strategic mistake than to align itself in any fashion with Israel. The United States and Israel have different objectives and strategic goals in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. Israel is trying to "change the map of the Middle East." It therefore is trying to create instability throughout the region in its effort to secure geopolitical domination.
(2026-03-17). Gold, silver prices edge up in Pakistan after four-day pause. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices increased in both international and domestic markets after a four-day gap on Tuesday. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $10 per ounce to reach $5,010. | In the local market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs1,000 to Rs523,762, while the price per 10 grams rose by Rs857 to Rs449,041. | Silver prices also recorded gains, with the per tola rate increasing by Rs128 to Rs8,569. | The price of silver per 10 grams rose by Rs110 to Rs7,346. | Spot gold was up 0.2% at $5,013.71 per ounce as of 0644 GMT. US gold futures for April ‚…
(2026-03-17). The Paris talks: A turning point in US-China economic diplomacy. ecns.cn When US and Chinese representatives sat down in Paris for the new round of economic and trade consultations, the meeting was originally conceived as a routine checkpoint — a moment to consolidate the communication channels established over the past year and lay groundwork for future engagement.
(2026-03-17). Middle East crisis: PM Shehbaz orders fuel emergency preparedness. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday instructed the Petroleum Minister to take steps to enhance Pakistan's petroleum import supply chain further, and that all relevant departments should remain prepared for emergency measures until the situation stabilises, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office. | The prime minister chaired a meeting to review the implementation of fuel-saving and austerity measures in light of the regional situation. The meeting was briefed on the progress of the measures, with officials confirming that "directives issued by the Prime Minister are being effectiv…
(2026-03-17). Oil climbs over 2% as Iran war halts supply. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday, reversing some of the previous session's losses, on worries about supply with the Strait of Hormuz mostly shut and United States allies rebuffing calls to send warships to help tankers move through the vital waterway. | Brent futures jumped $2.74, or 2.7%, to $102.95 a barrel by 0357 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $2.45, or 2.6%, to $95.95. In the previous session, Brent futures settled 2.8% lower while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slid 5.3% after some vessels sailed through the ‚Ä&…
(2026-03-17). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-17). How China's institutional opening up creates global growth opportunities. ecns.cn China's commitment to expanding its institutional opening up is garnering significant international attention, with highlights in both the 2026 Government Work Report and the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).
(2026-03-17). Support for Cuba reaffirmed by Mexico's president. mronline.org 
Mexico's president reiterates Support with Cuba and confirms continued oil shipments despite logistical challenges.
(2026-03-17). Role reversal plan aims to improve governance. ecns.cn Several cities in Jiangsu province have adopted a "Role Reversal Initiative", where government officials play the role of the citizens or business people to experience the process of administrative approval and public services. The initiative is aimed at improving governance efficiency and creating a more business-friendly environment by encouraging officials to share firsthand experiences of the people they service.
(2026-03-17). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia on Wed March 18. ummid.com Eid 2026 Moon: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and neighboring Arab states are gearing up to sight the Eid 2026 Moon, Crescent, of the month of Shawwal on Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-17). Japan's ruling bloc pushes fiscal 2026 budget through lower house amid criticism. ecns.cn A record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 was approved by Japan's lower house on Friday evening with the backing of the ruling coalition's supermajority, amid criticism that the bill was pressed ahead despite controversies surrounding its contents and unusually shortened deliberations.
(2026-03-17). The Power of Not Reporting: Silence as Strategic Communication. moderndiplomacy.eu In a day and age dominated by nonstop information flows, it would appear as an oddity to remain silent. Governments are tweeting about policy announcements, heads of state are engaging via digital channels in real time, and the news cycle runs around the clock. Yet one of the most effective tools in contemporary international relations …
(2026-03-17). Imperialism, oil prices and the World economy. mronline.org 
Since the beneficiaries of the oil price rise will be immediately holding their windfall profits quite substantially as bank deposits that create no direct demand for goods and services, while the losers from inflation will have to curtail their total demand for goods and services in real terms, such an inflation will have a depressing effect on the level of world aggregate demand, and hence will cause a recession in the world economy.
(2026-03-17). The U.S. war on Iran could make Europe even more dependent on Washington. moderndiplomacy.eu During a meeting with Germany's Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, at the White House on March 3, President Trump publicly announced he had ordered to "cut off all dealings" with Spain after Madrid denied Washington access to joint local facilities to strike Iran. A similar decision by the UK led Trump to declare, in reference to Prime …
(2026-03-17). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.
(2026-03-17). Chinese embassy issues security alert for citizens in Israel once again. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Tel Aviv issued another security alert on Tuesday, urging Chinese nationals in Israel to take extra precautions as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.
(2026-03-17). Competing Intentions in Iran's Political Future and the Appeal of External Involvement. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent escalation into open military confrontation between Iran and external actors has transformed what had long been a theoretical debate into an immediate political reality. For months, calls for military intervention and then external involvement in Iran had been growing louder—from the Iranian diaspora in Western capitals to citizens inside the country who have …
(2026-03-17). Pakistani airstrike on Kabul addiction hospital kills hundreds, says Taliban. hindustantimes.com Pakistan's alleged airstrike on Kabul's Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital, reportedly killing around 400 people and injuring about 250, is being condemned by the Taliban as a "crime against humanity," while Islamabad denies hitting any hospital and insists it only targeted militant infrastructure. Watch for more…
(2026-03-17). Former Border Patrol Commander in Chief at Large Gregory Bovino to Retire by April. lataco.com Bovino is one year away from the mandatory age of retirement in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and has been a part of the agency for 30 years.
(2026-03-17). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.
(2026-03-17). Pressure mounts on Australia to distance itself from Iran war. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-17). Controlling Kharg Island: Options for United States. ummid.com The Trump administration is weighing whether US Special Forces could seize or neutralise the Kharg Island as part of its strategy to pressure Iran during the continuing war.
(2026-03-17). 60pc of Shalimar Express coaches 'didn't have brakes': Pakistan Railway. dawn.com
(2026-03-17). Drone strike sparks major fire at Fujairah oil hub, halts UAE export loading. hindustantimes.com
(2026-03-17). Israeli military launches strikes in Tehran, Beirut. haaretz.com
(2026-03-17). Minab school strike violated humanitarian law: Amnesty. dawn.com
(2026-03-17). Woman who wrote book on grief guilty of murdering husband. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-17). Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 27/28. dawn.com
(2026-03-17). PM orders salaries for govt employees before Eid. dawn.com
(2026-03-17). Las redes sociales no son el público: interpretaciones del anuncio de diálogo Cuba-EEUU. cubadebate.cu Un análisis de más de mil comentarios en The New York Times y The Washington Post sobre el anuncio de diálogo entre Cuba y Estados Unidos muestra una brecha reveladora entre la opinión visible en redes y la opinión realmente existente: mientras la cibertropa anticubana de la Florida impone en plataformas una imagen de hostilidad total, los lectores de dos de los principales diarios estadounidenses expresan, mayoritariamente, rechazo a la coerción, al intervencionismo y al castigo contra la población cubana.
(2026-03-17). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-17). DSA Should Attempt to Lead the Movement Against the War on Iran. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-16). Trump, the Dying Multinational Order and the Global South. counterpunch.org 
In the second year of Donald Trump's second term, beginning with the kidnaping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 2, 2026, followed by the war of choice he has waged against Iran alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the U.S. president has continued his demolition of the 80-year-old global order set up by Washington in the aftermath of the Second World War.
(2026-03-16). "A Sense of Despair" : Many Iranians Fear a Prolonged War — and What Comes After. democracynow.org 
As the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran extends into a third week, President Trump is demanding other countries send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely shut, as oil prices keep rising. This comes as the U.S. and Israel continue to launch major strikes on Iran, while Iran has retaliated by repeatedly striking Israel and U.S. allies in the Gulf, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. Despite the violence in Iran, "pro-war voices are definitely in the diaspora and very strong, but they also exist inside Iran," says Naghmeh Sohrabi, professor of Middle East…
(2026-03-16). How many countries have pushed back on Trump's Hormuz ship demand? tribune.com.pk 
Five countries have so far rejected, resisted or declined to commit to US President Donald Trump's demand that allies send ships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting growing international caution over a proposed naval effort in one of the world's most sensitive oil corridors. | Al Jazeera reported a muted global response to Washington's appeal, while Reuters said allies had reacted cautiously rather than rallying behind the plan. | "I'm demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory because it is their territory," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. | Trump said his…
(2026-03-16). Iran seeks return of seized tankers from India. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized in February as part of talks seeking the safe passage of Indian?flagged or India?bound vessels out of the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. | Indian authorities seized the three Iran?linked tankers near Indian waters, alleging they had concealed or altered their identities and were involved in illegal ship?to?ship transfers at sea. | Tehran has also sought supplies of certain medicines and medical equipment, according to one of the sources, an Iranian official. | Iran's ambassador to New Delhi met Indian…
(2026-03-16). Missile provocations against Türkiye: The US wants to draw Türkiye into a war against Iran. unitedworldint.com/feed/ 
Interview to Azerbaijani TV channel Anews. UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest on the live broadcast of Azerbaijan-based Anewz TV. Gàºzaltan answered questions regarding the missile attacks on Türkiye. Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan providing the interview to Anews TV To talk about Türkiye's response to missiles in Turkish airspace and what this …
(2026-03-16). Leak on interceptor shortage may reveal cracks in Iran war zeal. haaretz.com Without a major Israeli or U.S. surprise and amid growing domestic pressure, Washington may look for an exit with Iran through military pressure leading to nuclear talks. If that fails, Israel could turn to a large-scale offensive in Lebanon…
(2026-03-16). When Hegseth Says "Lethality" He's Talking About Killing Iranian School Girls. counterpunch.org 
I'm going to give our "Secretary of War" a little credit. I will assume that even someone as openly bloodthirsty as Hegseth would not deliberately blow up a school building filled with little girls. But this tragic accident that led to the death of at least 165 Iranian girls between the ages of 7 and
(2026-03-16). Talk World Radio: War on Iran and What to Do About It. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about the war on Iran with two of my colleagues from RootsAction. Hanieh Jodat Barnes is Senior Partnerships Coordinator, an Iranian American activist, and one of the …
(2026-03-16). Trump Says Israel 'Would Never' Use Nuclear Weapons. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Monday that Israel "would never" use a nuclear weapon when asked about comments from David Sacks, the White House's AI and crypto czar, who recently suggested that Israel might consider the nuclear option if the war with Iran continues to escalate. "Israel could get seriously destroyed," Sacks said on an episode …
(2026-03-16). It's all about re-balancing of Power: Regime Change is an Excuse. moderndiplomacy.eu After Operation 'Midnight Hammer,' which claimed to have destroyed the Fordow nuclear facility in Iran, the US president, Donald Trump, pointing at a replica of a B2 stealth bomber in his Oval Office in the White House, praised the great achievement of the US Air Force involved in that operation. It was the act of …
(2026-03-16). Chinese Stocks Rebound on Chip Breakthrough Despite Iran war jitters. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese stocks recovered from early losses on Monday as optimism over a domestic chipmaking breakthrough helped offset investor anxiety about the deepening Middle East conflict and uncertainty surrounding an upcoming summit between the leaders of China and the United States. Markets had opened cautiously amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the U.S.—Israeli war with Iran, …
(2026-03-16). Report: Netanyahu ignored warning not to strike Iranian oil depots. haaretz.com The New York Times reported that Trump, along with the commander of CENTCOM, said that an Israeli strike against oil targets would provoke Iran to attack similar sites across the Gulf…
(2026-03-16). Under cover of Iran war, Israel accelerates West Bank annexation. newarab.com 
New restrictions on movement and a deadly surge in At least 11 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli army and
(2026-03-16). The balance of two weeks in the Iran War. unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by Mehmet Perinàßek 9 Min Read March 16, 2026 Panic in Washington and Tel Aviv We are witnessing that the US and Israel have failed to achieve the objectives they had initially set at the beginning of this war. This setback has also generated a palpable sense of panic both in Washington and …
(2026-03-16). Putin turns 'Putin's palace' into Mojtaba's safe haven, outsmarts US-Israel spies at every turn. hindustantimes.com Amid an intensifying Iran-Israel war, unconfirmed reports claim Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was secretly flown to Moscow for leg surgery personally offered by Vladimir Putin, after being severely wounded in airstrikes fueling "Ghost Ayatollah" rumours as Tehran pushes AI-edited images, issues vengeful threats, and insists he remains in full control despite no live appearances.
(2026-03-16). Netanyahu to High Court: Iran war not the time for hearing on Ben-Gvir dismissal. haaretz.com Earlier this month, the attorney general asked the High Court to order Netanyahu to dismiss the far-right minister over political interference in police work. The hearing on petitions against Ben-Gvir is scheduled for later this month…
(2026-03-16). The Iran War — The Most Obvious Question Liberal Media Refuses to Ask. counterpunch.org 
Doubtless, the war launched by US President Donald Trump is not popular among ordinary Americans. According to the latest public opinion poll, only a minority of Americans—part of the dwindling core of Trump's supporters—believe that the US-Israeli aggression against Iran has merit. According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in early March 2026, only 27 percent
(2026-03-16). Arab Israeli shot dead as killings continue during Iran war, raising Arab death toll to 62. haaretz.com A man in his 30s was fatally shot while sitting in his car in cenral Israel's Tira, police said…
(2026-03-16). Adnan Rashid: Rabid Sectarian Hate Monger Working for Zionist Interests. muslimskeptic.com One of the disturbing aspects of the Iran-Israel War has been the number of UAE-connected influencers and Wahhabis who have come out to stoke sectarian hatred against the Shia on social media. One of the prominent examples is UK-based speaker Adnan Rashid. What makes Adnan Rashid's blind sectarianism so disturbing is that he claims to …
(2026-03-16). As US Bombards Iran, Trump Opines: "Maybe We Shouldn't Even Be There at All" truthout.org President Donald Trump wondered if the U.S. "shouldn't even be there" when answering questions about the war on Iran on Sunday, claiming that Iran's military is already totally obliterated as the U.S. and Israel's bombardments enter their third week with no end in sight. A reporter asked Trump on Sunday about his demands that other countries aid him in trying to force transit through the… |
(2026-03-16). Iran's explosive claim revealed: Israel plotting '9/11-style' terror attack in US to frame Tehran. hindustantimes.com Iran has accused Israel of planning a "false flag" operation to escalate the ongoing Middle East conflict. Ali Larijani alleged that Israel could stage a major terror-style incident on U.S. soil and blame Tehran in order to justify further military action. Iranian officials also claimed that Washington and Tel Aviv may have reverse-engineered the Shahed‚Äë136 drone to conduct attacks across the Gulf region under a different name, accusing them of trying to frame Iran for strikes in countries such as Turkey, Kuwait, and Iraq.
(2026-03-16). Iran Says US-Israeli Strikes Have Killed More Than 400 Women and Children. news.antiwar.com Iran's Health Ministry said on Sunday that US-Israeli strikes in the country have killed at least 223 women and 202 children since the US and Israel launched the war on February 28. The ministry said that the toll includes three pregnant women and 12 children under the age of five. The majority of the children …
(2026-03-16). Tens of thousands protest against Iran war as Met claims repression works. thecanary.co 
The Met Police has issued a statement praising itself for its decision to ban today's London march against the Iran war. The force allied with the Israel lobby to ban the annual Al Quds Day march and limit it to a 'static rally'. Then it boasted how great its decision had been because its repression […] | By
(2026-03-16). Under 0.5 percent of voices in major Israeli news during Iran war were Arab. haaretz.com Only 3 of 199 reports on protective measures focused on Arab localities, and in 232 reports on the education system, Arab schools were not mentioned. 'When a fifth of the country's citizens is almost absent from the media, the public does not receive an accurate picture of reality'…
(2026-03-16). Iranian drones and missiles hit regional oil fields, airports, military bases, and ports (March 13-16 updates). longwarjournal.org Between March 13 and March 16, Iran and its allied militias continued launching drones, missiles, rockets, and other attack platforms across the Middle East, targeting energy infrastructure, airports, military bases, residential areas, diplomatic facilities, and oil fields.
(2026-03-16). Imperial Decline in the Straits of Hormuz. counterpunch.org 
Just as Egypt snatched a diplomatic victory from the jaws of military defeat in 1956 by shutting the Suez Canal, so Iran has now closed off the Middle East's other critical choke point by firing its Shahed drones at five freighters in the Straits of Hormuz (through which 20% of global crude oil and natural gas regularly passes) and at petroleum refineries on the southern shore of the Persian Gulf. Iran's drone strikes have blocked more than 90% of tanker departures from the Persian Gulf and shut down the massive Qatari refineries that produce 20% of the world supply of Liquified Natural Gas, sending natural gas p…
(2026-03-16). Gulf states find land routes to circumvent Iran's Hormuz attacks. newarab.com 
Gulf states are opening new land routes to ensure Oman and the Emirate of Dubai said that a "green corridor" had been activated as a temporary measure to facilitate the movement of supplies to avoid the Strait of Hormu…
(2026-03-16). Livestream: missiles evade Iron Dome. electronicintifada.net Roqayah Chamseddine on Hizballah's resistance. Jon Elmer on Iranian attacks on US bases. Ali Abunimah on the US failing to defend Arab allies.
(2026-03-16). High Court orders house arrest for all defendants in Gaza smuggling case. haaretz.com The court rejected the police's appeal to keep the 15 defendants, including Bezalel Zini, the brother of the Shin Bet chief, in custody. The judge also dismissed the police and prosecution's attempt to charge them with aiding the enemy during wartime…
(2026-03-16). Abulhawa to Mamdani: Zionists "will siphon your soul before you even realize it" thecanary.co 
Zohran Mamdani's condemnation of Susan Abulhawa is a capitulation to the Epstein class, Abulhawa said in a searing but graceful response to the New York City mayor. Abulhawa views on Israel and Zionism were condemned by Mamdani in a recent press conferece. Abulhawa has a new book called "Every Moment is a life." It is an […] | By
(2026-03-16). How Australia supplies weapons to Israel. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-16). Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers is shutting down. Its closure will impact Philadelphia's dance world. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After 18 years of cultivating dance in South Philadelphia, The closure of the company and its home on Percy Street, the CHI Movement Center around the corner from Philly cheesesteak landmarks Pat's King of Steaks and Geno…
(2026-03-16). Born From Exclusion: The Powerful History Of The Mardi Gras Indians. newsone.com 
Source: Erika Goldring / Getty — Black Masking Indian Flag Boy Marwan Pleasant of the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians is seen outside his grandfather's house on Mardi Gras Day on Feb. 17, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Every year, the celebration of Mardi Gras reaches its peak on "Fat Tuesday," the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. This year, the festivities fell on Feb. 17. While the parades, beads, and elaborate floats capture much of the public attention, there is another powerful tradition that has long existed alongside the mainstream celebrations, one created by people who were on…
(2026-03-16). Commentator or Terrorist Agitator? David Betz and His Anti-Muslim "Civil War" — Part II. muslimskeptic.com This is a guest post by Abdullah Noorudeen from Coolness of Hind. In the previous part, we drew attention to the Zionist amplification of the civil war narrative in which Muslims are rounded up and slaughtered. We highlighted how Zionist-boosted chief civil war propagandist David Betz was laying the groundwork for potential Mossad assassinations of …
(2026-03-16). Houthi shells Ramadan gathering in northwest Yemen, kills eight. newarab.com 
Medical and local sources in Hajjah province in northern Local sources told The New Arab that the
(2026-03-16). Roaming Charges: Muscle For Brains. counterpunch.org 
The Iran war is a war of choice. But that doesn't tell us much, does it? All wars are wars of choice. The questions are: was it a necessary choice? Was it a good choice? Was it a rational choice? Were the consequences considered? Who made the choice and why? We still don't know the answers to these questions.
(2026-03-16). Gang Violence and the Defense of Impunity in Guatemala. nacla.org 
The Barrio 18's January attacks sought to destabilize the country to benefit well-connected political elites who have challenged the government of President Bernardo Arévalo.
(2026-03-16). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-16). Stop the War protests gathering steam in the UK. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-16). Farrer by-election a test for One Nation immigration policy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-16). Florida Passes Its Own Version Of The SAVE Act. newsone.com 
(2026-03-16). Richard Tice claims the 'establishment is trying to smear' his multi-million pound property empire. thecanary.co 
Deputy leader of Reform Richard Tice has claimed that reports his property empire avoided almost £600,000 in tax is "a desperate Establishment trying to smear" him. Of course, exploiting rent from people's need for housing with net property assets of over £30 million is entirely anti-establishment and doesn't epitomise the housing crisis the country is […] | By
(2026-03-16). High levels of debt are 'new normal' for ordinary people while rich get richer. thecanary.co 
The charity StepChange have raised alarm bells at the ever-increasing debts facing ordinary people from essential services in the UK. Pointing to housing, utilities, and council tax, they highlight how low-income households face rising arrears through unavoidable cost increases. Costs have increased yearly in response to poor investment and bad management with increases imposed by […] | By
(2026-03-16). Belarus, Georgia explore ways to expand bilateral cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus and Georgia are ready to identify growth points and develop bilateral cooperation in areas beneficial to both countries.
(2026-03-16). Trump And Rep. Mike Johnson Reveal GOP Rep's 'Terminal Diagnosis' On Camera Without Permission. newsone.com 
Source: ANNABELLE GORDON / Getty | Back in January, Florida Rep. Neal Dunn But for some reason, President Donald Trump, on Monday, took it upon…
(2026-03-16). EU must negotiate with Russia – Belgian leader. infobrics.org Europe no longer has any reason to insist on trying to isolate Moscow.
(2026-03-16). SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Case on Colorado Dispute over Climate Change; (it should throw that case and all the others out). wattsupwiththat.com So . . . . why is it not argued that these lawsuits should be dismissed because they do not present a prima facie case that 'industry disinformation campaigns employing skeptic scientists' happened? Why is it not suggested that the collective climate litigation lawfare efforts should be referred to the Department of Justice as possible instances of widespread fraud activity? (please see: "The Plagiarism Problem Plaguing the 'ExxonKnew' Lawfare Lawsuits — Summary for Policymakers")…
(2026-03-16). Former U.S. Military Chief of Staff Blasts U.S. War Crimes in Middle East. dissidentvoice.org Retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson said on the independent news channel Democracy Now! that the current U.S. administration, in a matter of days, has committed war crimes in Iran on a scale he has not seen in his lifetime. He told viewers that, not for the first time, the U.S. had initiated an illegal war, violated …
(2026-03-16). The Rev. Jamal Bryant Problem: When Protest Turns Into Performance. newsone.com 
Source: Leigh Vogel / Getty | Last week's debate over the Target boycott quickly turned into something bigger than a dispute about where people shop. | When Rev. Jamal Bryant announced that the fast and boycott were over, thousands of Black consumers responded online that no single pastor had the authority to make that call. The backlash revealed a deeper tension inside Black political life. It revealed the tension between older traditions of church-based movement leadership and a new era of decentralized activism shaped by social media, grassroots networks, and growing skepticism toward celebrity pastors who…
(2026-03-16). Detective work on the real causes of Earth's temperature changes beginning to bear fruit. onlineopinion.com.au What if CO₂ isn't the main culprit in warming the oceans? New research points to a different suspect: clouds.
(2026-03-16). Over 20 bird species return to Pripyatsky National Park after wintering. eng.belta.by With each warm spring day, more and more migratory birds arrive in the park from their winter habitats.
(2026-03-16). Stop using murder-tech firm doctors tell NHS bosses to dump Palantir. thecanary.co 
Doctors and human rights groups are demanding that NHS trust bosses stop using a 'nothing special' patient data management platform provided by 'murder tech' firm Palantir. Disgraced Blairite peer Peter Mandelson pushed for Palantir to receive huge UK government contracts, without a competitive process. The Starmer regime awarded them despite — or because of — […] | By
(2026-03-16). 'Hyperbolic': Delaware district judge tosses $2.7M lawsuit filed by former school superintendent. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A Delaware district court judge has dismissed a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by a former Christina School educator. | In a blistering opinion issued earlier this month in the case brought by former Christina School Superintendent Dan Shelton, Chief Judge Colm Connolly called the arguments made by Shelton's attorney Thomas Neuberger, "hyperbolic, painfully redundant and irrelevancy-filled." | Shelton filed a multimillion-dollar federal lawsuit against the Christina Sc…
(2026-03-16). The British Museum handling of Palestine erasure is in bad faith. newarab.com 
In hindsight, I shouldn't have been surprised that it was so complicated to find out why the word "Palestine" was removed from some sections of the British Museum. The difficulty was there by design. After all, the only reason why we, the public, know it happened in the first place is that a newspaper article The Telegraph, a conservative and staunchly pro-Israeli British publication, reported on the erasure of "Palestine" in the first place. An…
(2026-03-16). Ryazan Oblast governor: Russia-Belarus cooperation strengthens amid new challenges. eng.belta.by Cooperation between Russia and Belarus is only growing stronger amid new challenges and a difficult geopolitical environment, Russia's Ryazan Oblast Governor Pavel Malkov said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on 16 March.
(2026-03-16). Trump-Xi meeting not in jeopardy but could be delayed, says White House. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — ReutersWhite House cites ongoing…
(2026-03-16). No longer true that the rich keep getting richer as the poor get poorer. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-16). Iran warns major U.S. corporations to evacuate in UAE and Jordan. thecanary.co 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned companies in which Americans hold shares to evacuate from West Asia "so they are not harmed". An accompanying graphic circulated by the IRGC lists various industrial, tech, energy, and financial firms operating in Jordan and the UAE, including specific office locations. The list includes: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, […] | By
(2026-03-16). At Howard, Athletes Must Stand for the Anthem or Stay in the Locker Room. capitalbnews.org 
For years, Howard University's women's basketball team has been taking a knee to protest the mistreatment and brutalization of Black Americans by law enforcement. But on Wednesday night, at a game between Howard and South Carolina State University, that tradition — which had been a source of pride for many players and students — came …
(2026-03-16). Concern over safety of the Scottish Assisted Dying Bill for disabled people. thecanary.co 
The final Holyrood vote on Liam McArthur's Assisted Dying Bill takes place on Tuesday 17 March. Ahead of the vote, research shows significant concern in Scotland about its potential impact on disabled people. Campaign group Not Dead Yet UK commissioned the poll. It also indicates that concern is stronger still among disabled people. Public concern […] | By
(2026-03-16). How I overcame the Taliban's ban on education for girls in Afghanistan. globalvoices.org 'Yes, we were born girls, but we are not criminals'Originally published on This article was written by Asma in 2025. It is publishe…
(2026-03-16). Cuba's Slow Strangulation and the Empire That Can't Stop Squeezing. dissidentvoice.org 
Some catastrophes arrive like explosions; others arrive like a hand on the throat that tightens, loosens just enough to keep the victim conscious, then tightens again. What is happening to Cuba now is the second kind. It is less a "crisis" than the logical endpoint of a relationship Ada Ferrer, in Cuba: An American History, …
(2026-03-16). Lebanese children relive trauma as Israel's war intensifies. newarab.com 
In recent days, Lebanese parents have faced a painful question: what can they tell their children now that the For many families, there are no easy answers. The war has evolved from an occasional crisis into a recurring pattern, leaving little room for recovery or a return to normal life. | Rewinding to the
(2026-03-16). Governor: Cooperation between Ryazan Oblast, Belarus relies on solid foundation. eng.belta.by Cooperation between Russia's Ryazan Oblast and Belarus is not starting from scratch; it is based on a solid foundation, Governor of Russia's Ryazan Oblast Pavel Malkov told reporters following a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-03-16). Belarusian capital makes first entry into Zhengzhou free trade zone. eng.belta.by It has been noted that the geographic footprint of foreign partners in the Zhengzhou free trade zone has expanded with the arrival of Belarusian investments.
(2026-03-16). Belarus, Russia review cultural, humanitarian cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Natalya Petkevich held a meeting with Russian President's Special Representative for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy on 16 March.
(2026-03-16). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "…turbulence is the most important unsolved problem of classical physics."— Richard Feynman,…
(2026-03-16). France picks mayors ahead of 2027 polls. tribune.com.pk 
French voters cast votes on Sunday to pick mayors and councillors in elections widely seen as a barometer of France's political mood ahead of the high-stakes 2027 presidential race. | Marine Le Pen's ascendant far-right party views next year's contest as its strongest chance yet to take power, with centrist President Emmanuel Macron constitutionally barred from running again. | The elections in around 35,000 villages, towns and city boroughs are held over two rounds held on consecutive Sundays. | While nearly 90 percent of France's communes are small rural constituencies where local elections are traditionally…
(2026-03-16). Sabalenka claims her maiden title at Indian Wells. eng.belta.by In the decisive match, the world No. 1 defeated the world No. 3, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6).
(2026-03-16). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-16). The ripple effects of the Hormuz blockade on essential products. newarab.com 
The ripple effects of Iran's threats to target vessels through the narrow waterway are spreading swiftly to other sectors that rely heavily on the region's exports, from aluminium and fertilisers…
(2026-03-16). Tomgram: Alfred W. McCoy, How the Past Whispers to the Present in Iran. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Honestly, I can barely believe that I'm living through it again. After all, I began TomDispatch in the wake — a distinctly appropriate word — of an American president (George W. Bush) ordering the invasion of Afghanistan after …
(2026-03-16). Apparently, Republicans Are Finally Tired Of Trump Lying About The 2020 Election. newsone.com 
(2026-03-16). U.S. Running Out of Options to Cushion Iran war Oil Shock. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States is rapidly exhausting the tools it has to cushion global oil markets from the shock caused by the Iran war, raising fears that a sustained disruption to Middle Eastern exports could trigger a deeper global economic slowdown. As the conflict enters its third week, roughly 15% of the world's oil supply remains …
(2026-03-16). Republic TV (India): Debate with Arnab — Trump Isolated on Hormuz Coalition. gilbertdoctorow.com I was surprised and pleased to be invited onto the panel of debaters from India, the USA, China brought together by India's widely known host Arnab Goswani to discuss Trump's apparently failed initiative to form a joint naval force to open the Straits of Hormuz and also the question of America taking or destroying Iran's …
(2026-03-16). The Phone Call That Changed Everything: 1 Woman's Breast Cancer Fight in Albany, Georgia. newsone.com 
Source: Paris Holsey / Bison ONE Newsroom | Kelly Washington was standing at the counter at work when the phone call came. | Just moments earlier, she had been juggling the usual demands of the day and the quiet rhythm of ordinary life. But as the doctor spoke on the other end of the line, everything around her seemed to slow. | Stage 2 breast cancer. | "I was floored," Washington recalled. "I basically had to lean against the counter. I was somewhat prepared, but you never really expect to hear the word cancer about yourself." | In the days that followed, life moved quickly. There were appointments to schedul…
(2026-03-16). March fuel requirements 'fully secured', coverage available up to mid-April, committee told. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: A committee tasked with monitoring petrol prices was informed on Monday that Pakistan was "adequately positioned in terms of fuel availability", with March requirements fully secured and, based on current cargo planning and supply arrangements, coverage was available up to mid-April. | The development comes after the government According to a finance ministry statement, the committee was briefed…
(2026-03-16). JD Vance Opposes War On Iran, But Won't Say So Publicly. newsone.com 
(2026-03-16). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-16). Hungary pre-election showdown draws crowds. tribune.com.pk 
Huge crowds joined rival marches staged by Hungarian premier Viktor Orban and his main opponent Peter Magyar in Budapest on Sunday, as both push allegations of foreign interference just four weeks before tightly-fought elections. | Orban — who faces an unprecedented challenge to his 16-year rule — has sought to portray the opposition leader as a "puppet" of Brussels and Kyiv, while Magyar has accused the Moscow-friendly premier of seeking the Kremlin's help to stay in power ahead of the April 12 elections. | The nationalist leader in his speech Sunday urged Ukraine to stop "attacking" the central E…
(2026-03-16). Hidden Profits in Power Bills Are Hitting Black Southerners Hardest. capitalbnews.org Brionté McCorkle opened her latest Georgia Power bill and started doing some math to try to understand where her money was going. The total was $233 — steep, but familiar for her and her neighbors living just outside Atlanta. Then she plugged the number into a new calculator built off a national analysis of investor‚Äëowned …
(2026-03-16). Israel Launches Ground Invasion of Lebanon. news.antiwar.com While Israel never actually ended the occupation that they launched in 2024, they've expanded their attacks in southern Lebanon today to the point that they are declaring it a new "limited" ground invasion of the neighboring country. Airstrikes and ground clashes were reported around the city of Khiam, and Israeli ground troops have reportedly been …
(2026-03-16). Pentagon and Anduril sign $20 billion weapons contract. infobrics.org Media reports from January 2025 suggested that Anduril will build "a weapons megafactory, Arsenal-1, in Columbus, Ohio – which could 'go hot' as soon as July 2026". The facility will span nearly half a square kilometer and will be built near the Rickenbacker International Airport. This suggests that the Pentagon plans a massive expansion in militarized AI platforms.
(2026-03-16). Belarusian MP: Constitution sets direction for society's development. eng.belta.by The Constitution defines the vectors along which society lives, said Natalya Pavlyuchenko, Chairwoman of the Standing Commission on Education, Science, Culture and Social Development of the Council of the Republic of Belarus.
(2026-03-16). Water company says it can't provide water for new homes after wasting 100 million litres every single day. thecanary.co 
South East Water has said it cannot provide water for new homes planned in the area it's supposed to provide for. Yet in 2024 it wasted more than 100 million litres of water every day through its creaking pipes. South East Water put profit over infrastructure The water company has spent significantly more servicing its […] | By
(2026-03-16). Trump Says War in Iran Will End "When I Feel It in My Bones" truthout.org In an interview with The Wall Street Journal last week, President Donald Trump suggested that his main criterion for deciding when the war in Iran will end is his own feelings. Beyond failing to recognize the fact that any war with foreign countries requires approval or authorization from Congress, Trump's remarks indicate that he has no sound reason for fighting the war in the first place… |
(2026-03-16). Trump Admin Pursues an Unprecedented Legal Strategy to Target Border Crossers. truthout.org Jose Omar Flores-Penaloza was willing to admit that he had entered the United States illegally. He was ready to be deported, according to his attorneys. But federal prosecutors would not let him go last spring without making him answer for another crime — one he had never heard of. Weeks earlier, President Donald Trump, to address what he called a national emergency, ordered a stretch of… |
(2026-03-16). Stranded in Dubai: Missile alerts and a desperate race to get home. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-16). Massachusetts: Highest Court Says Charter School Must Comply With State Public-Records Law. dissidentvoice.org 
hnghfnghfjnhkCharter schools are privatised education arrangements that continually insist on being called "public" while routinely avoiding many public laws, standards, and requirements. Charter school operators have always wanted to be both public and private for self-serving reasons—public so that they can seize public funds and private so that they can remain unaccountable. Dr. Michael Mindzak …
(2026-03-16). Retail trade in Belarus up 1.6% in January-February 2026. eng.belta.by One-day retail sale volume per capita came at Br29 as against Br26.6 year-on-year.
(2026-03-16). CSTO begins four-day exercise to strengthen collective security response. eng.belta.by The Collective Security Treaty Organization is running a strategic command and staff exercise involving the Joint Staff, the Secretariat, and other stakeholders of the CSTO member states from 16 to 19 March.
(2026-03-16). 69 murders in 75 days: 20-year-old motorcyclist shot to death in Ramla. haaretz.com In 2025, an Israeli Arab was killed every 36 hours, leading to a record-high homicide rate. This rate is accelerating in 2026…
(2026-03-16). The Elections Watchdog Doesn't Know Where Reform UK's Crypto Donations Are Coming From. bylinetimes.com Reform UK has not shared the addresses of any of its digital crypto 'wallets' with the Electoral Commission, drastically limiting the election watchdog's ability to monitor where Nigel Farage's party is getting its money from. | Crypto wallets are used for receiving donations in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Tether. | The crypto wallet address is essentially a public ID through which all transactions are recorded on the blockchain, a public ledger showing the movement of crypto funds. | Without the wallet addresses, the Commission cannot conduct any independent verification and is entirely reliant on what…
(2026-03-16). Lukashenko congratulates Tokayev on Kazakhstan referendum. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed confidence that the implementation of the principles enshrined in the new Constitution will serve as a reliable foundation for the further prosperity of Kazakhstan.
(2026-03-16). Pope Leo XIV to accept National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal this summer. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pope Leo XIV will accept the Liberty Medal from Philadelphia's National Constitution Center during a ceremony on July 3. | The pope will not travel to Philadelphia to accept the award but will participate via live video. | Born Robert Prevost in Chicago, the pope is the first from the United States and he has local ties: Prevost completed his undergraduate studies at Villanova University. | The Liberty Medal ceremony typically happens in the fall. The Constitution Center is…
(2026-03-16). Philadelphia prisons report a boost in staffing as Council considers new oversight board. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's prison system has made progress on hiring after years of staffing shortages, a shift officials say is helping improve conditions for people in custody as City Council considers establishing a Prison Community Oversight Board. | The board would include four mayoral appointees, four City Council appointees and one appointee from the City Controller. Also, the board would be tasked with taking a deeper look at incarceration in the city. | During a Council Committ…
(2026-03-16). Iran ups the ante again: After 'damaging' strikes & onboard inferno, Iran blocks carrier comebacks. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that all ports, bases, and logistical hubs supporting the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea are now "legitimate targets," widening the Iran-US confrontation from the carrier itself to the entire supply chain sustaining American naval operations and putting regional host nations on notice that helping repair or resupply US warships could drag them directly into the conflict.
(2026-03-16). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-16). Ten dead in India hospital fire. geo.tv 
SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha state's Cuttack city, India, March 16, 2026. — X/@ndtvNEW DELHI: A fire at a government-run hospital in eastern India killed at least 10 critically ill patients who were admitted in the trauma care unit, officials said on…
(2026-03-16). With River Island closing 32 stores, the high street continues to fall maybe that's a good thing? thecanary.co 
In 2026, High Street chains are continuing to close due to a lack of consumer spending power and the move to online shopping. River Island plans to shut 32 of its stores this year. And there were 30% less High Street stores in 2024 then there were in 2014. But maybe that's a good thing? […] | By
(2026-03-16). Paul Coates: The US is killing people in Cuba. therealnews.com 
"We have a moral responsibility to join the Cuban people—people of conscience around the world, but especially Black people and people of African descent—because when [Africa] called [Cuba] came." | "We have a moral responsibility to join the Cuban people—people of conscience around the world, but especially Black people and people of African descent—because when [Africa] called [Cuba] came." Cuba,video,Cuba
(2026-03-16). Digital extraction and the new logic of underdevelopment. mronline.org 
Re-reading Rodney, Nkrumah, and Mbembe in the age of data capitalism.
(2026-03-16). Campaña solidaria en Bilbao para enviar placas solares a Cuba. cubadebate.cu La región de Euskadi, País Vasco de España, impulsa una campaña para enviar placas solares a hospitales en Cuba, con el apoyo de referentes de la cultura. En un comunicado emitido este lunes, la asociación Euskadi-Cuba destacó la iniciativa que cuenta con el espaldarazo de figuras de la cultura en la región norteña española.
(2026-03-16). Gobierno cubano anuncia medidas para facilitar la participación de cubanos residentes en el exterior en la economía nacional. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno cubano anunció un grupo de decisiones destinadas a ampliar la participación de los cubanos residentes en el exterior en la economía del país, incluyendo su acceso a negocios privados y al sistema financiero nacional.
(2026-03-16). Caída total del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional, informa la UNE. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó a través de su canal de WhatsApp que ocurrió una caída total del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. "Comienzan a implementarse los protocolos para el restablecimiento".
(2026-03-16). Desarrollan soluciones biotecnológicas para recuperar ecosistemas. cubadebate.cu La contaminación por hidrocarburos constituye uno de los desafíos ambientales más complejos a escala mundial, problemática ante la cual especialistas y científicos de Santiago de Cuba desarrollan soluciones biotecnológicas encaminadas a la recuperación de ecosistemas afectados.
(2026-03-16). Aviso Especial del Centro de Pronósticos: Lluvias intensas afectarán occidente y centro del país desde este martes. cubadebate.cu El Centro de Pronósticos del Instituto de Meteorología emitió este lunes su primer Aviso Especial debido a la aproximación de un frente frío que incrementará significativamente las precipitaciones en las regiones occidental y central de Cuba.
(2026-03-16). Conan se pone político en el monólogo de apertura de los Oscar. cubadebate.cu El presentador de Oscar, Conan O'Brien, hizo varias bromas políticas pequeñas pero punzantes durante su monólogo inicial en la gala. Advirtió que la velada podría volverse "política", pero que si alguien se sentía "incómodo, hay un Oscar alternativo presentado por Kid Rock: es en el Dave and Busters que está a la vuelta de la esquina." Muchas entradas para eso".