newrepublic.com (2026-03-23). Watch Trump Try to Explain the Iran Talks He Claims Are Happening
Trump is insisting that the U.S. and Iran have had extensive ceasefire talks — with 15 points of agreement even — while the Iranian government claims the exact opposite.Trump's pathological lying and erratic behavior are reaching dangerous levels.
aljazeera.com (2026-03-23). Iran war live: Trump claims 'major points of agreement' after 'talks'
Donald Trump says the US and Iran have held "very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East". | Iran has not officially commented on Trump's comment but the semi-official Mehr news agency has denied there was a dialogue between Tehran and Washington.
truthout.org (2026-03-23). Israeli Settlers Rampage Through Multiple West Bank Towns, Unleashing Terror
Israeli settlers have rampaged through multiple towns in the occupied West Bank for two nights in a row, unleashing a campaign of destruction and terror on Palestinian residents with the backing of the Israeli and U.S. governments.
carnegieendowment.org (2026-03-23). The Problem With the Idea That Netanyahu Made Trump Attack Iran
(2026-03-23). X refuses to remove paid ad crowdfunding abduction of Iranian academic Marandi. thecanary.co 
The X social media platform has refused to remove a paid — indeed 'paid partnership' — ad by an Israel lobby group trying to crowdfund for the abduction of well-known US-Iranian academic Syed Mohammad Marandi. The Tehran-based Marandi is well known as a commentator on Israel's genocide in Gaza, the political landscape in West Asia […] | By
(2026-03-23). Polanski slams BBC's Nick Robinson for both-sidesing Israel's genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co 
In an interview with Green Party leader Zack Polanski, BBC presenter Nick Robinson insisted on amplifying the voice of genocidaires and genocide-deniers. He even claimed it's the BBC's job to do so. With the overwhelming weight of expert opinion calling Israel's mass murder in Gaza genocide, however, people expressed serious concern about the BBC still […] | By
(2026-03-23). Friday 3/20: Weekly Friday Protest: Israeli Consulate "NAG" : Noisemakers Against Genocide. indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery, San Francisco | (10 min. walk from Montgomery Bart Station…
(2026-03-23). Human Rights: A call to embody the Constitution. sanews.gov.za Human Rights: A call to embody the Constitution | As Human Rights Month draws to a close, South Africa should never let the sun set on inclusive human rights for all its people if it is to fully embody and honour the Constitution. | This year's Human Rights Month is observed under the theme: "Bill of Rights at 30: Making Human Dignity Real", marking 30 years of the Constitution. | "In South Africa, we've made progress in a number of areas. You will recall that we are coming from a long history ⚪ 350 years of dispossession, genocide, slavery and massive displacement of people. When we measure ourselves, we need t…
(2026-03-23). Headlines for March 23, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Says He's Pausing Attacks on Iranian Power Plants and Energy Infrastructure for Five Days, Saudi Arabia Orders Iran's Military Attaché and Four Embassy Staff to Leave the Country, Israel Strikes Main Bridge in Southern Lebanon, Ordering Demolitions of Homes Near Border, Israeli Airstrikes Kill Four Palestinians in Gaza, as Israeli Settlers Carry Out Attacks in Occupied West Bank, U.K.'s Starmer Condemns "Shocking Antisemitic Arson Attack" on Four Jewish Volunteer Ambulances, At Least 64 Killed in a Strike on Hospital in Sudan's Darfur Region, Cuba Partially Restores Power Aft…
(2026-03-23). Israeli Defense Minister Cites Destruction of Gaza Cities as "Model" for Lebanon. truthout.org Israel is planning to use Gaza as a "model" for its expanding assault on Lebanon, its defense minister said on Sunday as he pledged to begin the demolition of homes in border villages. In a statement Sunday, Defense Minister Israel Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ordered the Israel Defense Forces to "immediately destroy all the bridges over the Litani River that are… |
(2026-03-23). Democracy Now! 2026-03-23 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 23, 2026; Iran War & Strait of Hormuz Energy Crisis Reveal Decline of U.S. Empire: Historian Alfred McCoy; "It's a Disaster": European Countries Refuse to Take a Stand Against U.S. Violations of Int'l Law; From Gaza to Iran, Rise of Conscientious Objectors Marks U.S. Soldiers' "Shift in Consciousness" | Headlines for March 23, 2026; Iran War & Strait of Hormuz Energy Crisis Reveal Decline of U.S. Empire: Historian Alfred McCoy; "It's a Disaster": European Countries Refuse to Take a Stand Against U.S. Violations of Int'l Law; From…
(2026-03-23). Saturday 3/21: Virtual screening of the film "Eyes Open Gaza – The Voyage of the Dove and Dolphin" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GfOy……
(2026-03-23). Wednesday 3/25: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-03-23). Empires Don't Repent: Israel, the Cosmic War, and the Irreversible Verdict on Western Hegemony. globalresearch.ca "Gaza is not a war. Gaza is a verdict — the verdict of a civilization that chose power over conscience, and impunity over law."—Amir Nour, "The Monstrosity of Our Century" The War on Palestine and the …
(2026-03-23). Iran awaits Trump threat to 'obliterate' power plants, readies response. scmp.com Iran on Monday faced a deadline by US President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or be hit by a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war. | Israel also gave the clearest signs yet it intends a ground campaign into Lebanon, destroying a key bridge as it vows to crush Hezbollah, the Shia Muslim movement backed by Iran.
(2026-03-23). FM Dar urges collective efforts to de-escalate Mideast crisis in talks with Turkish, Iraqi counterparts. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday stressed the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and collective efforts to de-escalate tensions and ensure peace and stability in the Middle East during separate calls with his Turkish and Iraqi counterparts. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on X, Dar spoke with Türkiye's FM Hakan Fidan on the evolving regional situation following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. | "Both leaders reviewed the latest developments in the region, including the recent announcement by the US president regard…
tag24.com (2026-03-23). China warns of dire consequences after Trump's violent threats to IranLin warned that Trump's "use of force will only lead to a vicious cycle" when asked by reporters about the threats during his daily press conference on Monday.
"If the war expands further and the situation deteriorates again, the entire region could be plunged into an uncontrollable situation," he warned.
Beijing is a partner of Iran, which has been the victim of relentless US and Israeli bombardments since Trump launched his war of aggression at the end of February.
(2026-03-23). Meet Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, IRGC-vetted figure at center of US talks. al-monitor.com Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as one of the Islamic Republic's most visible figures amid the conflict.
(2026-03-23). Bill McKibben Here Comes the Sun Fi April 3 Sanctuary. mediasanctuary.org Climate activist and author Bill McKibben will be at the Sanctuary on Friday April 3 to share his hope for our future in Here Comes the Sun, a call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. McKibben talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the positive developments with solar energy; the war for oil with Iran and Venezuela; the fight for democracy; and concerns about Governor Hochul's push to weaken the state climate law.
(2026-03-23). Trump says 'very good chance' of deal with Iran to settle current conflict. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Monday said there was a "very good chance" that the United States could secure a deal with Iran to bring an end to the current war between the two countries that has gone on to involve the wider Middle East and jolted global supply lines. | He earlier told reporters the US has held talks with Iran and that the two sides had "major points of agreement". | Trump said the conversations that took place ‚Å on Sunday would continue on Monday and that if the negotiations continued productive…
(2026-03-23). Japanese national back home after Iran detention. scmp.com Japan's top government spokesperson said on Monday that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has safely returned home in good health. | Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara's confirmation came one day after Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced the person's release. | Motegi, speaking on a Fuji Television talk show on Sunday, said the person had been detained since last year and was released on Wednesday. | He said the person took a flight from Azerbaijan.
(2026-03-23). Thaw in US-Iran ties? Trump pauses strikes on Iran power plant for five days, talks to end war underway. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant breakthrough, US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a temporary pause on military strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure and asserted that Washington and Tehran have held 'very good and productive' conversation over the past two days. | Trump confirmed the development on his social media Truth Social and said that he has directed the Department of War to impose a temporary pause any and all military strikes againt Iranian power plant and energy infrastructure for five days. | "I am pleased to report that the United States of America and the country of Iran have had…
(2026-03-23). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Monday: – Trump-Netanyahu call -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had spoken with Donald Trump and that the US president believed the countries' military gains in Iran could be converted into a negotiated agreement that protected Israel's interests.
(2026-03-23). Iran in the Light of the Nuremberg Principles. counterpunch.org 
As international law developed over the centuries, the principle of State sovereignty and the prohibition of interference in the internal affairs of other states gradually evolved ⚪ from the Peace of Westphalia of 1648 through the Congress of Vienna 1814-15, the establishment of the League of Nations in 1919 and the adoption of the United Nations Charter in 1945 as an incipient world constitution aimed at promoting peace, development and human rights.
carnegieendowment.org (2026-03-23). The Problem With the Idea That Netanyahu Made Trump Attack Iran
(2026-03-23). Trump Delays Threat to "Obliterate" Iran's Energy Sites. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Monday morning, President Donald Trump appeared to back away from his previous threats against Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, settling fears on Wall Street about a potential expansion of the war. Trump wrote that his previous threats to retaliate against Iran by targeting the country's energy sites — unless it allowed the strait to fully reopen… |
(2026-03-23). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.
(2026-03-23). Global energy watchdog says over 40 Mideast energy sites heavily damaged by conflict. tribune.com.pk 
More than 40 energy assets across nine countries in the Middle East have been "severely or very severely" damaged amid the ongoing conflict, the International Energy Agency said, according to media reports on Sunday. | IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the damage could prolong disruptions to global supply chains even after the conflict ends. | "It will take some time for the oil fields, refineries and pipelines to come back online," he said. | Birol said more than three weeks of fighting have disrupted the entire energy supply chain and nearly halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. | Read More: Ir…
(2026-03-23). Bahrain proposes UN Security Council approve use of force to protect Hormuz shipping. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, March 23 (Reuters) – Bahrain has put forward a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use "all necessary means" – diplomatic language for force – to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a text seen by Reuters on Monday.Diplomats said the draft text was backed by other Gulf Arab states and the United States, although they said it was unlikely to succeed.
(2026-03-23). Deadline for Trump's ultimatum nears as Iran vows retaliation if power plants destroyed. tribune.com.pk 
Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war. | Israel also gave the clearest signs, yet it intends a ground campaign into Lebanon, destroying a key bridge as it vows to crush Hezbollah, the Shia Muslim movement backed by Iran. | Trump, after enthusiastically backing Israel in the war the two countries launched on February 28, is under political pressure as fuel prices rise, the result of Iran's attempts to retaliate in the oil-rich Gulf. | Trump on Saturday threatened to "obli…
(2026-03-23). Iran's most powerful weapon holds the world hostage: Why Trump has failed to reopen Hormuz Strait. hindustantimes.com Iran's missiles and drones have torn across the Middle East, but Tehran's most powerful weapon was never in the sky — it was in the sea. After US and Israeli surprise attacks killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several top commanders, Iran finally pulled the arrow it had held back in the June 2025 war: the power to choke the Strait of Hormuz and hold the world's energy supply hostage. What followed was pure shock therapy for global markets. Around a fifth of the world's seaborne oil and liquefied natural gas normally squeeze through this 30‚Äëkilometre‚Äëwide chokepoint. W…
(2026-03-23). Global economy under 'major threat' from Strait of Hormuz crisis: IEA chief. tribune.com.pk 
The global economy is under "major threat" from the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war and "no country will be immune" to its effects, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said Monday. | Speaking at the National Press Club in Australia's capital, Birol compared the current energy crisis to those of the 1970s and the impact of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. | Read: Türkiye steps in for de-escalation amid Iran's threat to fully close Hormuz if Trump targets energy sites | "This crisis as things stand is now two oil crises and one gas crash put all together," Birol said. "The global eco…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Gulf War: India is in a Catch-22 situation. strategic-culture.su By M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A massive Iranian retaliatory strike on Dimona, Israel's "nuclear city," fol…
(2026-03-23). Iran war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s two oil shocks. scmp.com The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting. | In a stark warning over what lies ahead unless the fighting ends soon, Fatih Birol said the world was losing more oil each day than the combined impact of the two 1970s oil shocks and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2026-03-23). Kremlin says strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran are dangerous. tribune.com.pk 
US-Israeli strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran are extremely dangerous, and Russia has shared its concerns with the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. | Such strikes could have irreparable consequences, Peskov said. | Strike Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant Triggers Global Safety Alarm | International Atomic Energy Agency confirms projectile hit inside Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant complex just hundreds of meters from reactor warning of serious risks despite no damage to core #WashingtonEye pic.twitter.com/UyFUzvibsd | — Washington Eye (@washington_EY) March 19, 2026…
(2026-03-23). Ukraine diplomat urges strikes on Russian drone production over Iran shipments. al-monitor.com By Andrea ShalalMarch 23 (Reuters) – Moscow's shipment of modernized drones to Iran made Russian drone production sites legitimate military targets, a top Ukrainian diplomat said on Monday, urging Western powers to equip Ukraine with weapons capable of hitting those sites.
(2026-03-23). Israel strikes south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah members. al-monitor.com Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as its military said it had captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon.An earlier Israeli strike had hit the upscale, predominantly Christian area of Hazmieh near Beirut, with Israel saying it targeted a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' foreign operations arm.
(2026-03-23). Tulsi Gabbard and Joe Kent. globalresearch.ca Frank had just finished listening to online news about how US government officials viewed the Israel-United States war of aggression launched against Iran.
(2026-03-23). Iran built a camera network to control dissent, Israel made it a targeting tool. scmp.com The role of Israel's hijacking of Iran's street cameras in the killing of the country's supreme leader underscores how surveillance systems are increasingly being targeted by adversaries in wartime. | Hundreds of millions of cameras have been installed above shops, in homes and on street corners across the world, many connected to the internet and poorly secured.
(2026-03-23). Japan Doro-Chiba Anti-War Statement Victory for the 2026 Anti-War Spring Labor Offensive. indybay.org The fight in Japan against the US Israel imperialist war on Iran and other countries is opposed by Doro-Chiba and other workers in Japan who are also facing union busting by East Japan Railway Company. Workers are preparing a national fight back against these attacks.
(2026-03-23). Trump's top official says Israel dragged US into war with Iran, quits. ummid.com In another setback for US President Donald J Trump, Joseph Kent, the head of the country's National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position over the US-Israel war against Iran.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). 2 Weeks of Iran War Released More Carbon Emissions Than 84 Countries Do Yearly. truthout.org The first two weeks of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran released a deluge of carbon emissions equivalent to the combined yearly climate warming pollution output of the lowest 84 emitters in the world, a new analysis finds. Researchers for progressive think tank Climate and Community Institute found that the first 14 days of the assault released over 5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide… |
(2026-03-23). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Israel pounds south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah fighters. scmp.com A series of strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday and early Tuesday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as Israel's military said it captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon. | An earlier Israeli strike hit the upscale, predominantly Christian area of Hazmieh near Beirut, with Israel saying it targeted a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' foreign operations arm.
(2026-03-23). Trump approved Iran operation 'after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei'. scmp.com Less than 48 hours before the US-Israeli strike on Iran began, Prime Minister Benjamin ‚Å Netanyahu spoke by phone to US President Donald Trump about the reasons for launching the kind of complex, far-off war the American leader once had campaigned against. | Both ‚Å Trump and Netanyahu knew from intelligence briefings earlier in the week that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his key lieutenants would soon meet at his compound in Tehran, making them vulnerable to a "decapitation…
(2026-03-23). Exclusive-Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say. al-monitor.com By Erin Banco, Gram Slattery and Maayan LubellWASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, March 23 (Reuters) – Less than 48 hours before the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran began, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to President Donald Trump about the reasons for launching the kind of complex, far-off war the American leader once had campaigned against.
(2026-03-23). Asymmetric Economic War: Iran Challenges US Dollar, Demanding Oil Be Sold in Chinese Yuan, as it Targets US Corporations. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Mar 17, 2026 | In response to Trump's war of aggression, Iran is using asymmetric tactics, targeting US corporations and dollar dominance, challenging the petrodollar system, demanding oil sales in Chinese yuan. | Iran has responded to the war of aggression that the United States and Israel launched against it on February 28 by using unconventional tactics. | As the US and Israel systematically assassinate Iranian officials and
(2026-03-23). Fuerzas israelíes inician ataques a gran escala contra Teherán. radiohc.cu Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) informaron en las primeras horas de este lunes haber iniciado una oleada de ataques a gran escala contra la infraestructura del Gobierno iraní en Teherán. | El anuncio de las FDI estuvo precedido por informes de ataques aéreos en la capital iraní en esta madrugada. De acuerdo con la agencia Fars, cinco zonas de Teherán habrían resultado afectadas, con fuertes explosiones en algunas de ellas que desataron columnas de humo. | Por el momento no se han difundido detalles exactos sobre la magnitud de los daños ni los objetivos alcanzados por las acciones aéreas israelíes. | Infor…
(2026-03-23). Trump: Open Hormuz Strait or Face Bombed Power Plants. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump has posted yet another threat to his TruthSocial. | If Iran does not open the Hormuz Strait in 48 hours, he will target the country's power plants. | The US has the ability to do this. It did it in …
(2026-03-23). Pentagon Reveals Attacks in Latin America Are Just the Beginning. theintercept.com 
As the Trump administration continues to bombard Iran, a top Pentagon official revealed that U.S. wars in the Western Hemisphere are also expanding, unveiling an effort dubbed " Attacks on Latin American drug cartels are "just the beginning" Joseph Humire, the acting assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs, told members of the House Armed Services Committee last week. | Humire indicated that many more strikes in Latin America are on the…
(2026-03-23). An Off-Ramp for Trump to Reverse the Iran Disaster. counterpunch.org 
The portly man at the next table finished his breakfast, leaned in my direction, and asked: "What's in the news that's so interesting?" "Iran," I said, adding that the U.S. seemed about to attack it. "Over in a day," he said, snapping fingers for emphasis. Having spent two years at Beirut's Daily Star when Iraqis
(2026-03-23). UK rushes air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iran attacks. scmp.com Britain is sending short-range air defence systems to the Gulf to help counter Iranian missile attacks, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday. | "We're deploying short-range air defence systems to Bahrain at speed," Starmer told a parliamentary committee, adding the UK was "doing the same with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia".
(2026-03-23). Black student loan default rate five times higher than Whites. mronline.org 
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Citing new research from Protect Borrowers, formerly the Student Borrower Protection Center, the coalition advised Education Secretary Linda McMahon in a January 7 letter that a new student loan default occurred every nine seconds in 2025. That escalating rate is unprecedented, and is nearly three times worse than in 2019the year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-03-23). Tragic Friendly Fire Incident on Israeli-Lebanese Border. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded on the Israeli-Lebanese border on Sunday, resulting in the death of an Israeli civilian. The victim, identified as Ofer Moskowitz, was mistakenly killed by artillery fire meant to aid Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon.
(2026-03-23). Gusanos of Monarchy: War, Exile, and the Misplacement of a Nation. counterpunch.org 
The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil — Hannah Arendt, Eichmann in Jerusalem (1963) There is a word from another revolution that fits a little too well in this time: gusano—the exile who leaves a revolution only to spend
(2026-03-23). Government Reinforces Farmer Credits Amidst No Loan Waiver, Continues Disability Pension Exemptions. devdiscourse.com Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Parliament on Monday that there is no proposal under consideration for a complete loan waiver for farmers. She underscored various governmental measures undertaken to boost the economic standing of farmers. These include timely and sufficient credit through the Kisan Credit Card scheme, offering subsidized interest rates on crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme. The government has also bolstered collateral-free short-term agricultural loans, raising them from Rs 1.60 lakh to Rs 2.00 lakh. Other initiatives involve crop insurance a…
(2026-03-23). Home Affairs, BMA conducts oversight visit at Beitbridge. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs, BMA conducts oversight visit at Beitbridge | Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, together with the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, are today conducting a ministerial oversight visit to the Beitbridge Port of Entry. ⚪ Monday's visit to the border in Limpopo, forms part of the BMA's preparations for the upcoming Easter period, one of the busiest travel seasons across South Africa's ports of entry. ⚪ "The oversight aims to assess operational readiness, evaluate systems and personnel deployment, and ensure that measures are in place to facilitate th…
(2026-03-23). War Watch: Not According to Prophecy—or Plan. covertactionmagazine.com It is Wednesday, March 18, as I write: Coming up to three weeks into what U.S. President Donald Trump was confident—and said so—would be a four-day war that would be over by the Jewish festival of Purim on March 3. Well, the war did not end on March 3 and on this Ides (15th) of …
(2026-03-23). Has the US Invented the Pyrrhic War? Part 1. fairobserver.com When Donald Trump campaigned in 2024 for a second presidential term, he convinced a lot of people within his MAGA movement and many others who deviated wildly from the Trumpist ethos that, in contrast to the incumbent Joe Biden, he would turn away from the image of the United States as a fomenter and supporter…
(2026-03-23). Why Uganda Must Become a Permanent Member of BRICS. infobrics.org "If we become permanent members of BRICS, the most obvious benefit shall be economic"
(2026-03-23). China urges US, Israel to stop military action in Middle East, warns of 'vicious cycle'. tribune.com.pk 
China has urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the United States and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a "vicious cycle" in a war that analysts say if prolonged, could undermine global growth and weaken demand for Chinese exports. | "The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it," said Chinese special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, at a briefing after his shuttle-diplomacy trip that included stops in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. | China will maintain close communication with all parties concerned and make unremitting efforts to e…
(2026-03-23). Congress Can Halt the Iran War by Doing Nothing. It Should. counterpunch.org 
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wants $200 billion for the Trump administration's illegal, ill-advised, undeclared war on Iran. Well, maybe. "That number could move," he says, to get "properly funded for what's been done, for what we may have to do in the future, ensure that our ammunition is refilled, and not just refilled,
(2026-03-23). Is Public Stupidity Behind Climate Change Apathy? wattsupwiththat.com From MasterResource By Robert Bradley Jr. "Humans aren't rational…. How, then, can we combat misinformation when simply presenting the facts is no longer enough — and may even backfire?" —…
(2026-03-23). Trump Plagiarizes Case For Iran War. levernews.com 
(2026-03-23). dtic lauds the implementation of the Furniture Industry Masterplan. sanews.gov.za dtic lauds the implementation of the Furniture Industry Masterplan | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams has commended key stakeholders for the significant progress made so far in the implementation of the sector Furniture Industry Masterplan. | She was speaking at an Executive Oversight Committee meeting to review progress in the implementation of the Masterplan Committee, in Edenvale. | This masterplan is one of eight action-oriented, sector-wide policy implementation documents targeted towards boosting local jobs and developing local value chains. | The Deputy Minister is focus…
(2026-03-23). In Pictures: 1,300-yr-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah. ummid.com Over 1,300 years-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Historic Jeddah stands as one of the city's oldest archaeological landmarks.
(2026-03-23). Murdoch-led mainstream media makes Australians sad. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). The Weekly Round Up: assisted dying, NHRIs defend the ECHR, incidental powers, deprivation of liberty orders, and the benefit cap. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news Scottish assisted dying bill falls while Westminster proposals lag in the House of Lords Tuesday evening saw the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill defeated at the last stage of the Holyrood legislative process. After a final debate, Members of the Scottish Parliament voted against the bill by 69 votes …
(2026-03-23). Middle East Tension Tanks China and Hong Kong Stocks. devdiscourse.com China and Hong Kong stocks experienced a significant downturn on Monday, marking their largest losses since the U.S. 'Liberation Day' tariff announcement. The escalating Middle East conflict triggered a global market sell-off, affecting sectors ranging from technology to travel and agriculture in China.
(2026-03-23). THE KINGMAKERS, Ep. 2: Reagan's Mandate For Power. levernews.com Project 2025 didn't start in 2025. The first draft was written decades ago.In 1980, as Ronald Reagan prepared to take office, the Heritage Foundation — a conservative think tank founded by beer baron Joseph Coors — drafted an 1,100-page instruction manual for remaking the federal government and expanding presidential power. It was called Mandate for Leadership — the first edition of what would later become Project 2025.Once in office, Reagan used Mandate to slash social programs and attack independent agencies. But implementing the book's unpopular ideas required help from an A-Team of young, c…
(2026-03-23). Meet Mohd Umair: AMU Alumnus Selected as ISRO Scientist. ummid.com Aligarh Muslim University: Mohammed Umair, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as a Scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
(2026-03-23). How Zionists in US, Israel weaponized religion to launch unholy wars. ummid.com Across centuries, crusading armies marched across continents to the battle cry Deus vult — God wills it, wearing the mask of faith and annihilation cloaked in the mantle of sanctimony.
(2026-03-23). Evangelicalism, Conspiracy the First Amendment. projectcensored.org First up on the show, Christian Nationalism, Evangelicalism – some might say that its whats destroying our nation, but are we actually ready to sit with how much it actually defines our nation? Jared Stacy, a former Evangelical Pastor and author of the newly released book, Reality in Ruins: How Conspiracy Theory Became an American Evangelical Crisis, joins the show to talk about the history and the present of this entwined relationship between the US and Evangelicalism, how conspiracy theories become gospel, and how if we want to address the fallout from this tangle, theological intervention is necessary.
(2026-03-23). PM Shehbaz calls Iranian president, urges de-escalation and return to diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Monday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing the need to work collectively for de-escalation and highlighting a return to dialogue and diplomacy. | A post on X by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said PM Shehbaz conveyed serious concern over the ongoing hostilities in the Gulf region, in view of which, "the prime minister underscored the urgent need to work collectively for de-escalation and a return to dialogue and diplomacy amongst all the neighbouring countries to settle their differences." | PM Shehbaz stressed the criti…
(2026-03-23). Conscientious objectors hear Joe Kent's message that Iran was no imminent threat. indybay.org Muhammed Ali was a conscientious objector who refused to join the military to kill others.
(2026-03-23). Drug addicts suspected of sparking fresh Gul Plaza fire while stealing copper. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities suspect the renewed fire incident at Gul Plaza was caused by drug addicts attempting to steal copper from the building's basement. | On Sunday, a fire erupted once again in the basement of Gul Plaza, nearly two months after a deadly blaze at the same site killed more than 70 people. | The Acting Deputy Commissioner South, Amir Fazal Owaisi, yesterday also said that the blaze was likely caused by drug-addicted individuals and that further investigations were underway. | Owaisi said that when police and fire teams reached the site, they found several such individuals inside the building, who had repo…
(2026-03-23). Start the steal? Inside Trump's effort to rig the midterm elections. therealnews.com 
"As the president becomes more unpopular, his actions will become more extreme, but that doesn't mean they're going to be any more successful," Ari Berman of Mother Jones tells us. | "As the president becomes more unpopular, his actions will become more extreme, but that doesn't mean they're going to be any more successful," Ari Berman of Mother Jones tells us. elections,midterms,Trump,video,Voting Rights,midterm elections
(2026-03-23). Cuba reaffirms defense of its sovereignty at 1st CELAC-Africa Forum 2026. radiohc.cu Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has reaffirmed Cuba's firm stance in defense of its sovereignty, as well as its willingness to keep its doors open to South-South cooperation initiatives. | During his address at the 1st Forum of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and Africa (CELAC-Africa 2026), held in Colombia, Cuba's foreign minister advocated for strengthening bi-regional cooperation. | Cuba's top diplomat denounced the structural inequalities affecting Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, noting that their peoples share a history of colonial domination and struggles for dignity…
(2026-03-23). The Spirit of 1776: An American's Plea to End the Iran War. globalresearch.ca This is a text about my Letter to the | To read this article in the following …
(2026-03-23). Monday 3/23: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-03-23). Kennedy Road residents avert disaster after fire breaks out. sanews.gov.za Kennedy Road residents avert disaster after fire breaks out | Dozens of lives and several homes were saved at the Kennedy Road informal settlement, west of Durban, after residents used recently acquired fire safety skills to contain a fast-spreading blaze. ⚪ Community members trained in fire safety and disaster risk reduction acted as first responders, bringing the fire under control before emergency services arrived and preventing what could have escalated into a devastating disaster in an area historically prone to destructive fires. ⚪ The blaze broke out in Ward 25, destroying four structures and partially d…
(2026-03-23). non-public hearings failed us all. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-23). ACC Ted the Impressionist on the Gonzo Gala. mediasanctuary.org This week on Albany Comedy Corner Ted the Impressionist tell us about the Gonzo Gala Everyone's favorite comedy music improv show!! March 27th, 7: 30pm at Mt.Ida Preservation Hall. with Interviewers: Craig Neslor and Juan Panteleon…
(2026-03-23). Vote April 7, 2026 (Information). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-23). Gold falls to its lowest price since December 2025. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The gold price dropped below $4,200 on Monday for the first time since December 2025.The price of gold reached $4,120 per ounce as of 0720GMT, marking a decrease of 7.8 percent compared with Friday.According to the Anadulo Agency, last week, the price of gold saw the biggest weekly drop since 1983, dropping by over 10 percent.Nonetheless, the price of silver also fell by 8.3 percent to $62.2 per ounce.
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(2026-03-23). Belgium deploys soldiers to reinforce security at Jewish sites. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, March 23 (Reuters) – Soldiers were deployed on the streets of leading Belgian citieson Monday to bolster security for the Jewish community, after what officials said were antisemitic attacks in Belgium and the Netherlands.The move follows an explosionthis month at a synagogue in Liege that authorities called an antisemitic act."From today we're putting soldiers back on the streets in Brussels and Antwerp because safety is a basic right," Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said in a post on X on Monday.
(2026-03-23). Mercy or money: How to grapple with a rapidly aging prison population. mronline.org 
Research shows people often "age out" of crime, and health care costs are ballooning. But still, many states oppose releasing elderly prisoners.
(2026-03-23). Congress Urges India to Lead Peace Talks Amidst LPG Crisis. devdiscourse.com On Monday, the Congress urged India to spearhead peace negotiations in West Asia and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation regarding the ongoing scarcity of LPG and increasing inflation. As tensions in the region escalate, the party emphasizes the significance of maintaining India's neutral foreign policy.
(2026-03-23). Trump Admin Rejects Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Proposal for Removal to Costa Rica. truthout.org The Trump administration is again trying to send the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the west African nation of Liberia and urging a federal judge to dismiss a bar on his removal, according to legal documents filed over the weekend. Abrego Garcia, of Maryland, has agreed to be deported to Costa Rica, which will accept him as a refugee, and is fighting his removal to another third… |
(2026-03-23). Paul Mason instigated GCHQ targeting of The Grayzone's Kit Klarenberg, leaks reveal. thegrayzone.com Leaked material reviewed by The Grayzone reveals failed 'journalist' Paul Mason conspired with GCHQ to monitor and attack this journalist and other critics. What did the British intelligence agency do with the sensitive information he secretly provided? Leaked correspondence reviewed by The Grayzone reveals disgraced journalist Paul Mason covertly collaborated with a unit of the GCHQ intelligence service to monitor and inform on perceived adversaries, including this reporter. In addition to feeding intel on independent reporters to British intelligence, the …
(2026-03-23). Real Madrid Remains in the Fight for the Spanish Football League Title. radiohc.cu Havana, March 22 (RHC) — Real Madrid continued their fight for the Spanish football league title today, beating Atlético 3-2 in the capital derby on matchday 29 with a brace from Brazilian Vinícius Júnior. | Vinícius scored in the 52nd and 72nd minutes, the first from the penalty spot, to lead Real Madrid, who also had a goal from Uruguayan Federico Valverde (55), at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. | Nigerian Ademola Lookman gave Atlético Madrid the lead in the 33rd minute, and in the second half, Argentine Nahuel Molina (66) leveled the score at 2-2 for Diego Simone's side. | Real Madrid, second in the leagu…
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Foreign military presence in the Middle East, North and East Africa. strategic-culture.su From the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to the sands of the Sahel, foreign military bases dot the strategic landscape of the Middle East, North and East Africa. This infographic maps the global powers — from the United States and France to emerging players like China and Turkey — that have established permanent or expanding military footprints across the region.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Leyanis Pérez is World Champion Again. radiohc.cu Havana, March 22 (RHC) — Cuban triple jumper Leyanis Pérez has taken a liking to being a world champion and this Saturday she enjoyed her third consecutive title, the second in an indoor world championship. | She did it at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun, Poland, and with the hallmarks of the greats: dominating from start to finish, to win with a jump of 14.95 meters, equaling the season's best mark. | The competition was packed. Leyanis and her teammate Liadagmis Povea — last year's runner-up — were there, as well as the 2024 Paris Olympic champion, Thea Lefond of the Dominican Republic, an…
(2026-03-23). Court orders Bill Cosby to pay US$19 million to 84-year-old woman over sex abuse claim. scmp.com A woman who said she was drugged and sexually assaulted by veteran US entertainer Bill Cosby was awarded more than US$19 million on Monday after a civil hearing in California. | Donna Motsinger said she was working as a waitress more than 50 years ago when the performer began to target her. | The hearing in Santa Monica was told how the comedian had initially come into the restaurant where the now 84-year-old Motsinger worked.
(2026-03-23). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.
(2026-03-23). US To Embed Palantir AI Across Entire Military: Report. popularresistance.org The Pentagon has designated Palantir's Maven artificial intelligence system as an official program of record, in a move that will lock in the weapons-targeting technology long term across ‚Äåthe US military, Reuters reported on 21 March. | The move was announced in a letter from Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg issued to senior Pentagon leaders and US military commanders on 9 March. | Feinberg wrote that embedding Palantir's Maven Smart System would provide the military "with the latest tools necessary to detect, deter, and dominate our adversaries in all domains."
(2026-03-23). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "If the man doesn't believe as we do, we say he is a crank, and that settles it. I mean, it does nowadays, because now we can't burn him.."— Mark Twain, Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World (1898)…
(2026-03-23). World gave Israel to torture UN expert. al-monitor.com The world has given Israel "a licence to torture Palestinians", a UN expert said Monday, with life in the occupied territories "a continuum of physical and mental suffering".Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, alleged that "torture has effectively become state policy" in Israel.
(2026-03-23). Sunday Science: The Disease That Looks Different Every Time. portside.org Sunday Science: The Disease That Looks Different Every Time |
(2026-03-23). UPI Integrated Credit Cards: The Next Big Thing in India. ummid.com A UPI-integrated Credit Card is a card linked to a UPI app, enabling you to pay merchants by scanning a QR code instead of swiping a physical card.
(2026-03-23). Support the AEU strike and demand funding for public education. socialist-alliance.org 
Mary Merkenich, a retired teacher, argues school staff understand their students and their needs best, and called on Labor to prioritise public education, as the Australian Education Union prepares for its strike.
(2026-03-23). Avon project brings water relief to Ga-Seakamela community. sanews.gov.za Avon project brings water relief to Ga-Seakamela community | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has officially handed over the completed Avon Water Project in the Blouberg Local Municipality, within the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo, bringing much-needed water services to the Ga-Seakamela community. ⚪ The R22.9 million project, funded through the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG), was implemented to assist the Capricorn District Municipality in addressing longstanding water supply challenges in the village, which previously did not have a reliable source of water. ⚪ The handover…
(2026-03-23). Troy City Council Member On What Tabled Decision on Flock Means. mediasanctuary.org In an effort to continue to understand the use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers in Troy, NY, Elizabeth Press spoke to Troy City Council member Noreen McKee. They discuss her reactions to the City Council's decision to table a vote on the renewal of the Flock Safety contract and what comes next. It appears that Troy police department temporarily shut off the national search feature for their 26 Flock Safety cameras prior to the city council meeting.
(2026-03-23). Inspiring Nuestra América Convoy: 600+ Activists Deliver Aid To Cuba. popularresistance.org The Nuestra América Convoy arrived in Havana on March 21, 2026, greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The international humanitarian mission converged in the Cuban capital to deliver essential supplies and reaffirm global support for the country amid intensified US economic pressure. | The convoy unites more than 600 peace activists from 38 nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural organizations across every continent. Participants include parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and community leaders committed to justice and sovereign…
(2026-03-23). US district judge blocks Trump administration from detaining thousands of refugees. scmp.com A federal judge on Monday blocked US President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a new policy that would subject thousands of refugees to arrest and detention if after a year in the United States they had yet to obtain green ‚Äåcards. | US District Judge Richard Stearns in Boston acted at the request of six refugees and two advocacy groups who argued the US Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy was an unlawful departure from decades of practice.
(2026-03-23). Both pilots killed after passenger jet hits fire truck at New York's LaGuardia airport. scmp.com Both pilots were killed after an Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, closing the airport, authorities and US media said, in an incident set to draw scrutiny following a string of recent aviation lapses. | NBC News, which reported the deaths, said dozens of people were injured in ‚Äåthe incident.
(2026-03-23). On Iran, Trump executes his most spectacular U-turn yet. al-monitor.com International markets and the world at large have grown used to US President Donald Trump's abrupt reversals, but Monday's about-face on Iran was one of his most spectacular yet.Since returning to power last year, Trump has openly embraced governing "by instinct." On the Mideast conflict, he has made a flurry of contradictory statements about goals and the timeline, and even declared on March 13 that the war would end when he "felt it in his bones."
(2026-03-23). Egypt Warns of Wider Conflict as Regional Tensions Intensify. globalresearch.ca Egypt has issued a strong condemnation of Israel's ground incursion into southern Lebanon, describing it as a "flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty" and a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. ; ⚪ To read this article in the …
(2026-03-23). 'Solar policy to ensure fairness for all consumers'. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Power Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari has said the notion that the government is against solarisation is completely false, and that it fully supports solarisation, but in a manner that is just for all consumers and does not unfairly burden non-solar consumers. | In a statement, the minister said though, solar power makes up for fossil fuel generated power, however, that is only during solar hours of the day. | During the night time, stable/dispatchable sources of power generation are mandatory for the power grid to remain stable and cater for the dynamically changing load conditions.
(2026-03-23). British "colonial consequence" military bases in Cyprus face doubtful future. infobrics.org Royal Navy's HMS Dragon is yet to reach Cyprus.
(2026-03-23). Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq … Iran War is Deja Vu All Over Again. counterpunch.org 
If you've been around long enough to remember any of the wars in the last 60 years, the latest "excursion" in Iran by a demented old president will bring back many memories — and none of them good. You likely have silver in what's left of your hair if you recall the early days of
(2026-03-23). Saturday 3/21: The Declaration of "Right to life," a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-23). Video: Masked men set Hatzolah ambulances on fire in London. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An incident caused anger and sparked controversy on social media after three masked men poured a flammable liquid on Hatzolah ambulances and set them on fire in London, the United Kingdom.Ambulances belonging to Hatzola Northwest organization, a Jewish volunteer rescue organization, were set on fire outside a synagogue in a neighborhood that hosts London's largest Jewish community early on MondayAccording to CNN, the police in London are treating the incident as an antisemitic attack. The incident took place at 1: 36 a.m. on Monday at the "Machzikei Hadath" area, which matches the name of the adjacent s…
(2026-03-23). Likely 60,000 German Deaths from mRNA COVID Vaccine. globalresearch.ca As I've argued the mRNA jabs should never have been approved in the first place. Why? Read the below and make your own mind up. To call this deeply disturbing is a gross understatement. ; ⚪ To read this article in the …
(2026-03-23). Saturday 3/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-03-23). TSA union workers at the Dane County Airport Need Support. wibailoutpeople.org 
Due to the partial government shutdown, our Union siblings of AFGE Local 777, representing TSA workers at the Dane County Airport, are being forced to work without pay for now over a month. Many of these workers need our assistance to help make ends meet. DONATE HERE to our Labor Relief Fund. Donations to Community …
(2026-03-23). Western weather system to lash Balochistan, Sindh between March 25-28. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-23). Jaishankar lauds ties with 'reliable' Russia; 'Key partner in civil nuclear energy program'. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a strong message on deepening India-Russia ties at the "India and Russia: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda" conference. Highlighting the enduring partnership between the two nations, Jaishankar emphasized that the relationship is built on trust, mutual respect, and decades of strategic cooperation. Referring to recent high-level engagements, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, he noted significant progress across sectors such as trade, nuclear energy, mobility of skilled professionals, and maritime cooperation. Both nations are now ta…
(2026-03-23). Cuba restores power grid after latest blackout. geo.tv 
People walk on a street without electricity during a nation wide blackout in Havana on March 21, 2026. — AFPHAVANA: Cuba's power grid was restored, officials said, a day after the second nationwide blackout in a week as the crisis-hit island struggles under a US oil…
(2026-03-23). Dancing On Graves: Going Low, Lower, Lowest (For Now). commondreams.org 
This weekend, former Marine, combat veteran, FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who tragically failed to take down a treacherous sociopath, died of Parkinson's disease at 81. In response, said sociopath took a moment out from his botched, illegal, calamitous war to giddily declare of a man widely deemed "a cut above" who for five decades served his country not himself, "Good, I'm glad he's dead," thus proving for the 7,648th time what a twisted, vile, piece-of-shit human being he is.In what one observer calls "an epic tale of diverging American elites," both men, born just two years apart, were…
(2026-03-23). The Black Mecca's Climate Plan Is Costing Black Atlanta Residents Their Homes. capitalbnews.org 
This is the first story in a series on "climate gentrification" in Black neighborhoods. Support for this series was provided by The Neal Peirce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting journalism on ways to make cities and their larger regions work better for all people. ATLANTA — By the time Atlanta hosts a World Cup …
(2026-03-23). Iran conflict prompts questions about China's export power amid fractured supply chains. scmp.com As the Iran war fuels global fears of stagflation, a debate is intensifying over whether the crisis poses an immediate risk to China's sources of external demand or a strategic opening for its exporters. | Mirroring the supply chain upheavals of the pandemic era, the crisis has prompted new questions about whether China will be able to leverage its industrial base and supply-side resilience if a prolonged conflict further fractures global supply chains.
(2026-03-23). The world cannot afford the continued existence of so-called 'Israel'. thecanary.co 
The editor-in-chief of neoliberal propaganda factory the Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes, spectacularly fumbled her attempts to push out Zionist talking points during an interview with right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson. Minton Beddoes attempted to ask the former Fox News host whether he believed in so-called 'Israel's' right to exist. In doing so she functioned as the […] | By
(2026-03-23). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com Eid Moon Sighting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Eid Moon or Eid Chand, Thursday 29th Ramadan 1447 H, corresponding to March 19, 2026 in the South Asian countries.
(2026-03-23). Wednesday 4/22: Free movie screening + panel discussion: "No Place to Grow Old" indybay.org Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave, San Francisco…
(2026-03-23). Embarrassing Pivot: US Considers Dropping Iran Oil Sanctions. popularresistance.org Forced into a humiliating U-turn amid a potential global economic meltdown, the Trump administration announced today that it may remove sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea. | Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that the move to free up 140 million barrels of oil was aimed at preventing China gaining from the situation. "That's about 10 days to two weeks of supply that the Iranians had been pushing out that would have all gone to China," he said. "In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against the Iranians to keep the price down for the next 10 or 14 days as we continue this campaign."
(2026-03-23). 'Flashing red': UN alarmed as heat trapped by Earth hits record high. scmp.com The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned on Monday. | The 11 hottest years ever recorded were all between 2015 and 2025, the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) weather and climate agency confirmed, in its flagship State of the Global Climate annual report.
(2026-03-23). Afghan-Pakistan conflict: how Iran's crisis fuels dangerous escalation. infobrics.org The deadly Kabul hospital strike signals a dangerous escalation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict. As global attention centers on Iran, a parallel crisis deepens. Economic isolation, insurgency, and regional rivalries are converging in an already volatile region.
(2026-03-23). March 17 Rallies for Climate. Immigration, Tax the Rich, Health Care. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, March 17th, there were several large rallies at the state capitol. First, we have two speakers from the youth TREEage 1000 person rally on climate change, immigrant rights and tax the rich. In part 2 of our coverage, we hear from Guadalupe of Make the Road and Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes. We then hear from Lana Leonard of ACT UP Trans Working Group about NY Health, a single-payer universal health care bill that covers all New Yorkers while eliminating co-pays, premiums and deductibles.. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-03-23). Trump deploys ICE agents to cover airport security shortage as his ridiculous shutdown drags on. thecanary.co 
US president Donald Trump has begun deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to US airports to assist with security checks. The news comes after a partial government shutdown caused major funding issues for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In turn, this has led to increasing waiting times at airport security checkpoints. Tom Homan, […] | By
(2026-03-23). Qatari helicopter crash kills 6 people. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters killed six people, and rescue workers are still operating to find the last missing person, Qatar's interior ministry announced Sunday.Earlier, Qatar's defense ministry said the helicopter had crashed after suffering a technical malfunction during "routine duty".The defense ministry said in a statement, "The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that a Qatari helicopter had technical malfunction during a routine duty, which led to its crash in the regional waters of the State, Searching operation for its crew members and passengers is in progres…
(2026-03-23). Imran administered third dose of eye injection: PIMS. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) said on Monday that former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan was administered his third dose of anti-VEGF intra-vitreal injection. | "Prior to the procedure, he was examined by the ophthalmologists and was found to be vitally stable,' the PIMS administration said in a press release. | Imran was first taken to the hospital in late January for a minor eye procedure. Five days later, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said that doctors at PIMS had conducted another examination of his eyes and, after obtaining his written consent, carried out…
(2026-03-23). Football is a mirror to society, and the reflection is showing widespread racism. thecanary.co 
Football is more than just a game; it's a universal language that unites people behind a single ball, but it's also a mirror reflecting the values and principles of societies. In every match, the spectre of racism sometimes rears its head, reminding us that there's a segment of the audience that hasn't yet grasped that […] | By
(2026-03-23). London police investigate attack on Jewish ambulances as hate crime. scmp.com British police said on Monday they were investigating an online claim of responsibility for an arson attack after four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation next to a London synagogue were set on fire early on Monday. | Counterterrorism police have been tasked with the inquiry into what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a "deeply shocking antisemitic arson attack". Here is what we know: | What happened?
(2026-03-23). Francesca Albanese once again reminds world leaders of their legal obligation to stop mass murder. thecanary.co 
UN Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese has once again urged UN member states to wake up to the reality on the ground in the Middle East. Ahead of her eighth report on Israel's genocidal actions against Palestinians, she warns that Israel poses a serious threat to international peace and security. In […] | By
(2026-03-23). Your Party divisions grow as socialist pressure groups form to demand better. thecanary.co 
Since the formation of Your Party's central executive committee, there has been growing frustration from members across the country. Despite the desperate need for unity, solidarity and compassion in British society, the reported behaviour of the CEC has been to silence or intimidate socialist voices into compliance. Members are feeling increasingly concerned that Your Party […] | By
(2026-03-23). Monday 3/30: Webinar: Moving Money Out of Vanguard: Supporting Each Other Through the Process. indybay.org Zoom | secure.everyaction.com/V64bxF48tEqph2Ktj……
(2026-03-23). The Minneapolis protests recall a long lineage of women's peace movements. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article We saw in Minneapolis what we've long seen in U.S. peace movements: Women bringing innovation, moral clarity, caregiving and an insistence on justice. | This article
(2026-03-23). Hezbollah Fighters Address Supporters, Reaffirm Unwavering Commitment. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's military media released a powerful video on Sunday showing the group's fighters on the frontlines during Operation Eaten Straw, addressing their families and supporters and extending greetings on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. The footage opens with voices of steadfast supporters praising the fighters and affirming that patience and resilience will endure until victory, …
(2026-03-23). This $400B Biden climate program is surviving the Trump administration. grist.org In January, the Trump administration announced that it had completed its dismantling of yet another Biden-era climate program. This time, the target was the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office, which Democrats had injected with over $400 billion to support ambitious new clean energy projects. | The Biden administration pursued climate policy primarily by having Congress pass massive subsidies for solar power, wind energy, and electric vehicles. But much of the infrastructure needed to push the U.S. further away from fossil fuel dependence — like new nuclear power plants, high-voltage transmission…
(2026-03-23). At least 66 dead as Colombia military plane crashes after take-off. scmp.com A Colombian military plane carrying 125 soldiers and crew members crashed on take-off early Monday, killing at least 66 people and injuring dozens of others, officials said. | The C-130 Hercules aircraft went down shortly after departure from Puerto Leguizamo, near the southern border with Ecuador and Peru, strewing burning wreckage on the jungle floor. | A military source told Agence France-Presse that 58 soldiers had died, along with six air force personnel and two police officers.
(2026-03-23). Government implements measures to improve operations in psychiatric unit. sanews.gov.za Government implements measures to improve operations in psychiatric unit | The Gauteng provincial government is addressing operational inefficiencies identified at the psychiatric unit at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, following the death of a patient in a fire. | The inefficiencies at the hospital are being addressed through increasing capacity, strengthening security, enhancing staff training, installing additional CCTV cameras, and implementing fire remedial projects. | "When the draft report on the matter was presented to us, we immediately undertook an overhaul to rectify the situation and to ensure th…
(2026-03-23). California's herbicide spill ignites growing movement to ban paraquat nationwide. nationofchange.org The spill, which closed a major highway and sent at least ten people to seek medical attention for respiratory symptoms, became a catalyst for a renewed political battle over the chemical's future in California.
(2026-03-23). Can replacing Illinois' toxic lead pipes lead to a workforce boon? grist.org Illinois is in the midst of a public health crisis. Nearly 1.5 million service lines — the pipes that carry drinking water to homes and businesses — contain or are suspected to contain lead, a neurotoxin linked to cognitive, reproductive, and cardiovascular problems. | Now, public health and workforce advocates want to turn the state's long-overdue pipe replacement backlog into a statewide economic engine, creating up to 90,000 jobs over a decade. | A recent
(2026-03-23). Health Groups Reiterate Warnings About Palantir Involvement In NHS. popularresistance.org A recent briefing by health and human rights organizations, including Medact and Just Treatment, raises alarm over spy-technology firm Palantir's involvement in the British National Health Service (NHS). For years, health workers and patients have been warning against the company gaining ground in healthcare through the introduction of the Federated Data Platform (FDP), which could allow it to coopt sensitive data for non-health-related purposes like policing and immigration enforcement. | The report details concerns about Palantir's involvement in human rights abuses — particularly its cooperation with the…
(2026-03-23). How climate change affects G-B life. tribune.com.pk 
Every winter for decades, the pool in front of Aleena Gul's house in Pakistan's Hunza Valley has transformed into an ice rink, framed by jagged Himalayan peaks and the stone walls of Altit Fort. This year, it did not. | Gul can see the swimming pool that doubles as a hockey arena from her bedroom. For years, she would wake up at dawn, lace her skates and step straight from her front door onto solid ice. | After four years away at university, she returned eager to play again, but has found herself waiting for winter to arrive. | "There's a big difference between 2018 and now," said Gul, 21, captain of her team…
(2026-03-23). No Kings! No Billionaires! Events March 28, 2026 Statewide City Listings for Wisconsin. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-03-23). Journalist who investigated Erdogan's son jailed on charges in Turkey. al-monitor.com Human rights organizations warn Ari's detention signals a broader campaign against journalists probing government corruption and elite networks.
(2026-03-23). Who Bankrolled the American Revolution? portside.org Who Bankrolled the American Revolution? |
(2026-03-23). Air Canada Express jet hits ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia airport. scmp.com An Air ‚Å Canada Express regional jet collided ‚Å with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York's LaGuardia airport on Sunday evening, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24, in an incident that closed the airport. | The ‚ÄåCRJ-900 plane, which was coming from Montreal, struck the vehicle at a speed of about 39km/h (24mph), Flightradar24 said. The jet was operated by Jazz Aviation, Air Canada's regional partner.
(2026-03-23). Air Canada plane collides with firetruck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An Air Canada plane crashed with a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport in New York, killing the pilot and copilot and injuring two others, a law enforcement official told CNN.Earlier reports said that four people were injured after the collision between an Air Canada plane and a firetruck on a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, ABC News reported.According to the American authorities, operations at LaGuardia Airport were suspended early Monday after a plane and a vehicle collided on a runway late Sunday night.A video was shared online showing the plane damaged from the front after the accident, with res…
(2026-03-23). Ronald Araújo Steers Barcelona Past Rayo Vallecano. radiohc.cu Havana, March 22 (RHC) — LaLiga leaders Barcelona ensured Real Madrid could not gain any ground in the Spanish title chase as Ronald Araújo scored the decisive goal in their 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. | Araújo nodded home from a corner in the 24th minute to open the scoring at the Nou Camp, and that proved enough to secure victory for a Barcelona team who had scored 12 goals across all competitions in their last two contests. | It took an excellent display from Barcelona keeper Joan García to preserve the clean sheet, keeping out a number of decent opportunities for Rayo to snatch a point, particularly…
(2026-03-23). Omar Condemns Cuba Oil Blockade as "Economic Warfare" Amid Third Total Blackout. truthout.org The U.S.'s oil blockade on Cuba, a small island country already suppressed from decades of a comprehensive U.S. embargo, amounts to "economic warfare," the purpose of which is to "suffocate" the country, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) said on Saturday as Cuba was plunged into its second nationwide blackout in a week. "We must lift the US oil blockade on Cuba. This is economic warfare designed… |
(2026-03-23). Why the US Trade Deficit Persists. fairobserver.com 
Tariffs built a dam, but the river found the ocean anyway. In 2025, the US goods trade deficit reached $1.24 trillion, the largest on record. This occurred even after the average tariff rate climbed sharply from 2.6% to 13%. At first glance, this appears contradictory. If tariffs raise the cost of imports, shouldn't imports fall and the…
(2026-03-23). Madison: No Kings! No Billionaires! March 28, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-23). BRICS+: Global Trade & Re-routes. infobrics.org There is an old saying in trade: every disruption is somebody else's opportunity. Right now, as two of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints face closure or active threat, that opportunity is sitting directly off the southern tip of Africa. The question is whether South Africa and the continent more broadly, can actually pick it up…
(2026-03-23). IEA Chief Warns World Could Face Worst Energy Crisis in Decades. english.almanar.com.lb The Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol warned on Monday that the world could face its worst energy crisis in decades due to the war in the Middle East, emphasizing that the situation is "very serious." Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra, Birol stated, "So far, we have lost …
(2026-03-23). Electric Car Mandates Start To Bite. wattsupwiththat.com From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood Car manufacturers must ensure that electric cars make up at least 33% of their total registrations this year or…
(2026-03-23). Breaking News: Trump raises the white flag, surrenders to Iran. gilbertdoctorow.com Do not be put off by the several minutes at the start of this podcast without video image only sound. The producers were obviously in a great hurry to prepare the podcast for uploading on the internet and sacrificed a bit of visuals. Be assured that I am speaking from the very start. My nearly …
(2026-03-23). Water bills boycotter says 'I'm taking this all the way'. thecanary.co 
Campaigners for the boycott of water bills gathered in Margate on Thursday 19 March. They were protesting ahead of longtime boycotter Julie Wassmer's court showdown against Southern Water. Supporters came from all part of Kent including Whitstable, Broadstairs, Deal, Folkestone as well as from Sussex, London and Oxford. They were united in their condemnation at […] | By
(2026-03-23). Delhi Achieves Record Low Air Pollution in 2025 Post-Covid Era. devdiscourse.com Delhi has reported a significant improvement in air quality, achieving the lowest yearly average of particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 levels in 2025, as outlined in the economic survey of 2025-26 presented in the Delhi Assembly.
(2026-03-23). Similipal's Dark Stripes: Poaching Crisis and Conservation Challenges. devdiscourse.com The Similipal Tiger Reserve, renowned for its rare pseudo-melanistic tigers, faces a crisis as authorities strive to combat poaching. A recent major crackdown resulted in 12 arrests linked to the seizure of a black tiger skin, yet the main suspect remains elusive, casting doubt on the effectiveness of a significant Rs. 100 crore budget aimed at the reserve's protection.
(2026-03-23). Selected Articles: Qatar-Iran Partnership Dismantled by Washington? globalresearch.ca 
(2026-03-23). ICE at the gates: Rights groups warn Trump airport deployment risks civil liberties crisis. nationofchange.org Civil liberties advocates, unions, and lawmakers raise alarm over use of immigration agents in airport security amid shutdown-driven staffing crisis.
(2026-03-23). Poor Housing Pushes Katakwi Women to Save for Iron Sheets. plusnews.ug 
Poor housing conditions among rural women in Katakwi District have prompted members of the Ebumakinos Women's Group to adopt a savings scheme to acquire iron sheets for permanent homes. In response to challenges associated with grass-thatched houses, including insecurity and high maintenance, the women introduced a rotational system of distributing iron sheets to members. Ebumakinos …
(2026-03-23). Saturday 3/28: No Tech Overlords Protest. indybay.org Palantir | 100 Hamilton Ave | downtown Palo Alto | we meet on the Alma St. side of the building (near entrance)…
(2026-03-23). Italian voters reject judicial reform in a setback for PM Giorgia Meloni. scmp.com Italian voters on Monday rejected a judicial reform backed by conservative Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, delivering a stinging setback to the right-wing government one year ahead of national elections. | "Italian voters have decided and we respect their decision," Meloni said in a video posted on Instagram. She pledged to complete her mandate, which runs into 2027.
(2026-03-23). Friday 3/27: Webinar on Fighting against U.S. Wars and War Preparations in Asia Pacific, Latin America. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/nowar-nobuildup-part1…
(2026-03-23). CBSE teachers involved in 10th, 12th paper evaluation warned. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers involved in evaluation of classes 10th and 12th papers (Academic Year 2026) from sharing misleading information on social media.
(2026-03-23). Democrats Might Save Mike Johnson's Push to Give Trump Domestic Spying Power. theintercept.com 
Thanks to opposition from inside his own party, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., was forced to delay a vote on President Donald Trump's request to extend a major domestic spying law — but Democrats could ride to the rescue. | Johnson decided to delay a vote on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that had been scheduled for this week, Politico
(2026-03-23). Trump's bombardment of fake news so far is working quite well. But where is it heading? strategic-culture.su Despite all the hype from U.S. media, it is important to stress that Trump has not yet acted. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Tru…
(2026-03-23). History of World War II: Operation Barbarossa, Analysis of Fighting, The Germans Surround Kiev and Leningrad. globalresearch.ca [Author's Note: The article below first published by GR in November 2021 focuses in part on the German advance into different regions of Ukraine, leading most notably to their capture of Kiev in the latter half of September 1941 as …
(2026-03-23). Undoing a decade of progress for transgender rights in India. globalvoices.org Activists have called the bill 'unconstitutional' and 'dangerous'Global Voices (2026-03-23). States Sue to Block EPA From Slashing Rule That Allows Greenhouse Gas Regulation. truthout.org Dozens of U.S. states, alongside city and county governments, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), seeking to block the agency from rescinding a rule that allows regulation of greenhouse gases. The Endangerment Finding, established in 2009, recognizes carbon dioxide and other pollutants as threats to both public health and the welfare… |
(2026-03-23). Wounded DSP dies months after shootout in Mustafa Amir murder case raid. tribune.com.pk 
In the Mustafa Amir murder case, a wounded DSP who was injured during a raid at Armaghan's house has passed away after remaining in a life-and-death struggle for several months. | According to police officials, the injured DSP, Ahsan Zulfiqar, was under treatment at Liaquat National Hospital. He had sustained multiple bullet wounds to different parts of his body. | The announcement regarding his funeral prayer will be made later. | Mustafa Amir, 23, went missing from Karachi's DHA on January 6, 2023. His body was discovered 39 days later in Balochistan, confirming that he had been murdered. | Police and the CP…
(2026-03-23). The Fraud Story is a Fraud. counterpunch.org 
Fans of pet-eating migrant stories are thrilled to hear that JD Vance is heading up an anti-fraud task force operating out of the White House. As best anyone can tell, the purpose is to drum up absurd allegations of fraud against prominent Democrats, like California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. If the
(2026-03-23). Kaiser Permanente, AI, and the Workers on Strike, Again. counterpunch.org "Kaiser executives say they're not using AI to make patient care determinations, but they won't say what technology is underpinning the online questionnaires that automatically determine whether patients require urgent appointments and assess whether they may be a threat to themselves," said Carolyn Staehle, a behavioral therapist in San Francisco. "Whatever Kaiser wants to call
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). Afkar-e-taza! From Imperial OverKill to Decolonial OverLife: the Ground Zero of Palestinian and Iranian Resistance and a Feminism that Embraces Life. counterpunch.org 
"Is that you again? Didn't I kill you? I said…you killed me…and I forgot, like you, to die." — Mahmoud Darwish, "In Jerusalem" My esteemed colleague, the beautiful human being named Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a Palestinian Armenian scholar from Jerusalem, reviled and chased out of her tenured full professor position at Hebrew University for daring to
(2026-03-23). Imran Khan talks with sons on Eid day. tribune.com.pk 
Former prime minister Imran Khan was allowed to telephone his sons — Kasim and Sulaiman — from Rawalpindi's Adial Jail on Eid day. The jailed PTI founder spoke to his children, who live in the United Kingdom, for around 25 to 30 minutes. | According to sources, during the conversation, the sons inquired about their father's health, while Imran expressed happiness at being able to speak with them on the festive occasion. | The PTI founder was brought out of the compound to a special room for the call and, after the conversation, was taken back to the compound, sources added. | Imran Khan, who has be…
(2026-03-23). Saturday 4/4: 5K Walk & Run for Workers Rights. indybay.org 900 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116…
(2026-03-23). President, PM urge unity amid challenges. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called for national unity, resilience and collective efforts to steer Pakistan through current challenges as the nation marks Pakistan Day with renewed resolve to uphold the ideals of its founding fathers. | In separate messages on the occasion, both leaders paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Pakistan Movement's leaders and workers and emphasised the need to strengthen democratic institutions, ensure the rule of law and pursue economic stability while confronting internal and external challenges. | President Zardari said that Pakistan Da…
(2026-03-23). Eid 2026 has its winner: Aag Lagay Basti Mein earns applause across Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Arriving this Eid with all the usual hype, Aag Lagay Basti Mein is a full-on commercial entertainer that sticks to what works: action, comedy, and big star power. It doesn't try to be too deep, and that actually works in its favour. The film keeps things simple and focuses on giving audiences a fun, fast-paced watch. | View this post on Instagram | The story unfolds through a series of chaotic events in which small problems quickly turn into bigger messes. There are misunderstandings, rivalries, and plenty of over-the-top moments that keep things moving. It's not about a strong plot, but more about the journey…
(2026-03-23). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…
(2026-03-23). Rutgers NO WAR / NO ICE Protest on Eve of NO KINGS Fri. 3/27 4 7pm Hamilton / College Av Right of Way Free Speech Protest. fightbackbetter.com 
The Green Party of New Jersey together with NJ BURN (Build Up Resistance Now) and FightbackBetter are organizing a protest…
(2026-03-23). Formerly Incarcerated Women Are Pushing Systemic Change in Elected Office. truthout.org The first bill that Tarra Simmons passed restored voting rights to formerly incarcerated Washingtonians. That was in 2021, the year after she was elected Washington's first formerly incarcerated state representative. "That was my freshman bill," she told Truthout. The following year, the state passed her bill to expand housing assistance vouchers from three to six months for people… |
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). The far right as a global phenomenon: The ecosocialist alternative. mronline.org 
In each country, the far right has its own characteristics: in many cases (Europe, the United States, India), the 'enemy'—i.e. the scapegoat—is the Muslims and/or the immigrants; in some Muslim countries, it is some religious minority (Christians, Jews, Yezidis).
(2026-03-23). Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race. tribune.com.pk 
As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday's League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester City boss was confronted with a burning question. | Nico O'Reilly's second-half double had just sealed a 2-0 win in the Wembley showpiece, handing City a psychological boost at the expense of their Premier League title rivals. | But will Guardiola's record fifth League Cup serve as a catalyst to catch Arsenal in the title race? | The City boss, who hadn't masterminded a victory over his old assistant Mikel Arteta since 2023, knows beating Arsenal in a on…
(2026-03-23). How Media Platforms Balance Performance and Accessibility in Image Delivery. thecanary.co 
Independent media platforms operate in a fast-moving digital environment where speed, accessibility, and reliability all shape how content is consumed. For outlets focused on delivering timely reporting and commentary, every technical decision, from page structure to image handling, plays a role in whether audiences stay engaged or leave. In this context, visual content presents a […] | By
(2026-03-23). Podcast Las 3 del día: Resumen de las noticias publicadas en Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a nuestro Podcast Las 3 del día.
| En este nuevo episodio hablaremos de la resiliencia del pueblo cubano a pesar de estar bajo un férreo bloqueo energético.
| De la firmeza diplomática de nuestro país estando con las manos tendidas al diálogo, pero sin ceder ni un ápice en la soberanía y del fallecimiento del destacado músico e instrumentista Jorge Gómez,director del grupo Moncada.
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(2026-03-23). Omicidi mirati: il terrorismo di Stato del blocco imperialista-sionista e l'assassinio di Ali Larijani. strategic-culture.su Dopo il martirio di øAlƒ´ KhƒÅmeneƒ´, il blocco imperialista-sionista continua a colpire la Repubblica Islamica con la pratica terroristica degli omicidi mirati. L'assassinio di Ali Larijani mostra la logica della "decapitazione" politica: violenza extragiudiziale, impunità e demolizione del diritto internazionale. | Segue nostro L'omicidio mirato è una delle pratiche più gravi e destabilizzanti…
(2026-03-23). Cuba dominó la Copa Centroamericana de Judo: Se impuso por países con seis títulos. cubadebate.cu Cuba dominó la Copa Centroamericana de Judo de Panamá 2026 al ganar medallas en 11 de 14 divisiones en competencia. Tal como se esperaba ganaron sus respectivas divisiones los estelares Jonathan Charón (60 kg), Orlando Polanco (66 kg) y Andy Granda (+100 kg), quienes no dejaron dudas sobre sus etiquetas de favoritos.
(2026-03-23). Cuba dominó la Copa Centroamericana de Judo: Se impuso por países con seis títulos. cubadebate.cu Cuba dominó la Copa Centroamericana de Judo de Panamá 2026 al ganar medallas en 11 de 14 divisiones en competencia. Tal como se esperaba ganaron sus respectivas divisiones los estelares Jonathan Charón (60 kg), Orlando Polanco (66 kg) y Andy Granda (+100 kg), quienes no dejaron dudas sobre sus etiquetas de favoritos.
(2026-03-23). Cuba y Costa Rica: La hermandad no se quiebra por decreto. cubadebate.cu La república de Costa Rica acaba de bajar aún más el nivel de las relaciones con Cuba y ha pedido la salida del personal diplomático de la Isla. Aunque sea una actitud detestable por parte del gobierno, plegado a los Estados Unidos, ningún decreto presidencial puede dañar los vínculos de consanguinidad compartida y la historia de afecto e intercambio cultural entre las dos naciones.
(2026-03-23). Concentración en Pamplona muestra su solidaridad con el pueblo cubano. cubadebate.cu Alrededor de un centenar de personas se han concentrado este sábado en Pamplona para mostrar su solidaridad con el pueblo cubano y para exigir el "levantamiento inmediato del bloqueo" de la isla.
| La movilización ha sido convocada por la plataforma Hegoak y ha tenido lugar a las 11.30 horas en la plaza Consistorial, donde se ha desplegado una pancarta con el lema "Cuba libre. No al bloqueo".
(2026-03-23). Cómo evitar que bloqueen tu cuenta de Google (y recuperarla si pasa). cubadebate.cu Piénsalo un segundo. En tu cuenta de Google probablemente tengas: correos electrónicos de la última década, fotos de tus vacaciones, documentos del trabajo, chats con amigos, tus restaurantes favoritos guardados en Maps… Vamos, tu vida digital entera. Perder el acceso a eso no es solo un inconveniente: puede ser una auténtica catástrofe.
(2026-03-23). Guerra contra Irán generó más emisiones CO‚ÇÇ que 84 naciones en 14 días. cubadebate.cu Solo la destrucción de infraestructura civil —unos 20.000 edificios dañados, según la Media Luna Roja iraní— habría generado 2,4 millones de toneladas de CO‚ÇÇ, concentrando una parte significativa del impacto ambiental.
(2026-03-23). Guerra contra Irán generó más emisiones CO‚ÇÇ que 84 naciones en 14 días. cubadebate.cu Solo la destrucción de infraestructura civil —unos 20.000 edificios dañados, según la Media Luna Roja iraní— habría generado 2,4 millones de toneladas de CO‚ÇÇ, concentrando una parte significativa del impacto ambiental.
(2026-03-23). Al menos 90 fallecidos en accidente de avión de la Fuerza Aérea en Colombia. cubadebate.cu El comandante de la Fuerza Aeroespacial de Colombia, Carlos Fernando Silva Rueda, informó que las autoridades investigan las causas del accidente aéreo que fue registrado este lunes a las 9: 50 de la mañana en el municipio de Puerto Leguízamo (Putumayo).
(2026-03-23). Hodelín se despide feliz en Mundial de Atletismo Bajo Techo. cubadebate.cu El jovencito Jorge Hodelín quería despedir a Cuba por todo lo alto y casi lo consigue… estuvo entre los medallistas del salto de longitud hasta la penúltima ronda y de cualquier manera el cuarto puesto logrado en el Campeonato Mundial de Atletismo Bajo Techo de Torun, en Polonia, dejó muy buen sabor.
(2026-03-23). Trump dice aplaza 5 días los ataques a centrales eléctricas por negociaciones que Irán niega. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amplió el lunes el plazo para que Irán reabra el crucial estrecho de Ormuz al transporte marítimo internacional y dijo que su país aplazaría durante cinco días los ataques contra plantas eléctricas iraníes.
(2026-03-23). Confesiones de Mariana, la reina mundial del BMX. cubadebate.cu "Estuve en Cuba muy pequeña, pero me gustaría volver un día, aunque me han dicho que no hay pistas de BMX. Sé que son buenos en la pista y en la ruta, y también en otros deportes como béisbol, boxeo, lucha, judo…", dijo como si apelara a una memoria bien cercana.
(2026-03-23). Al menos 90 fallecidos en accidente de avión de la Fuerza Aérea en Colombia. cubadebate.cu El comandante de la Fuerza Aeroespacial de Colombia, Carlos Fernando Silva Rueda, informó que las autoridades investigan las causas del accidente aéreo que fue registrado este lunes a las 9: 50 de la mañana en el municipio de Puerto Leguízamo (Putumayo).
(2026-03-23). Hodelín se despide feliz en Mundial de Atletismo Bajo Techo. cubadebate.cu El jovencito Jorge Hodelín quería despedir a Cuba por todo lo alto y casi lo consigue… estuvo entre los medallistas del salto de longitud hasta la penúltima ronda y de cualquier manera el cuarto puesto logrado en el Campeonato Mundial de Atletismo Bajo Techo de Torun, en Polonia, dejó muy buen sabor.
(2026-03-23). A 50 años del golpe de Estado cívico-militar genocida: Legado de pañuelos blancos. cubadebate.cu A 50 años del inicio de esa tragedia argentina, la conmemoración se presenta como una disputa en torno a la memoria, la verdad y la justicia. Frente a nosotros se despliega una oportunidad privilegiada para impulsar el análisis histórico, jurídico y sociológico de un período cuyas consecuencias continúan estructurando nuestra experiencia social, política y económica.
(2026-03-23). Friday 6/19: 2026 California State Capitol Juneteenth Holiday – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org West Lawn | California State Capitol | 10th & Capitol Mall…
(2026-03-23). En Cuba quedó restablecido sistema eléctrico tras desconexión. radiohc.cu La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) informó que en la noche de este domingo quedó conectado el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN), desde la occidental provincia de Pinar del Río hasta Guantánamo (oriente). | En un mensaje en su perfil oficial de la red socia X, el primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, manifestó su agradecimiento a los trabajadores del sector eléctrico del país por el restablecimiento del servicio a nivel nacional.A partir del esfuerzo de nuestros trabajadores eléctricos se logró restablecer el SEN. Gracias a quienes ponen todo su empeño para superar el cerco energético y se crecen ante las dif…
(2026-03-23). El mercado energético global se encamina "al borde del abismo" cubadebate.cu El diario Financial Times reportó que los países están "frente al borde del abismo" por la inminente llegada a puerto de los últimos cargamentos de gas natural licuado (GNL) que lograron zarpar del Golfo Pérsico antes del agravamiento del conflicto en Oriente Medio.
(2026-03-23). El mercado energético global se encamina "al borde del abismo" cubadebate.cu El diario Financial Times reportó que los países están "frente al borde del abismo" por la inminente llegada a puerto de los últimos cargamentos de gas natural licuado (GNL) que lograron zarpar del Golfo Pérsico antes del agravamiento del conflicto en Oriente Medio.
(2026-03-23). Trump dice aplaza 5 días los ataques a centrales eléctricas por negociaciones que Irán niega. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amplió el lunes el plazo para que Irán reabra el crucial estrecho de Ormuz al transporte marítimo internacional y dijo que su país aplazaría durante cinco días los ataques contra plantas eléctricas iraníes.
(2026-03-23). Pilots dead, several injured as Air Canada plane rams into parked truck at New York airport. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A pilot and co-pilot were killed while seral others got injured after an Air Canada Express plane collided with a ground truck parked at New York's La Guardia Airport on Monday. The accident happened as the aircraft was taxiing toward a gate amid bad weather. | Authorities and several rescue teams rushed to the spot.Audio from air traffic control captured the moments before the collision with controllers warning the vehicle on the ground. Meanwhile US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport. | Several purported videos of the collision emerged on socia…
(2026-03-23). Real Madrid down Atletico in derby. tribune.com.pk 
Vinicius Junior struck twice as Real Madrid shaded Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling derby clash on Sunday to stay on leaders Barcelona's tail at the top of La Liga. | After the Catalan giants edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 earlier, Madrid ensured the gap to the champions stayed at four points by beating Diego Simeone's side at the Santiago Bernabeu. | Ademola Lookman put Atletico ahead in the first half but Vinicius and Federico Valverde's strikes gave the hosts the lead soon after the interval. | Nahuel Molina equalised for Atletico, fourth, with a spectacular effort from distance but Vinicius netted again to cla…
(2026-03-23). Air Canada Express jet hits ground vehicle, closing New York's LaGuardia airport. geo.tv 
Emergency crews work around an Air Canada Express jet that had collided with a ground vehicle at New York's La Guardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026. — ReutersNBC reports four people injured, including plane's pilotsLaGuardia airport closed until 2pm ET on Monday,…
(2026-03-23). Rescue teams brave fire in suspected attack on Gaza City residential area. aljazeera.com Rescue teams headed to the site of a suspected Israeli attack in Gaza City to control the blaze.
(2026-03-23). Marco Bezzecchi dominates MotoGP Brazil for fourth straight victory. aljazeera.com The Italian rider is now 11 points clear of Aprilia teammate Jorge Martin in the riders' standings after two rounds.
(2026-03-23). National Guard in Hawaii assist after Oahu flood. aljazeera.com National Guard assist recovery efforts as Hawaii suffers worst flooding in 20 years.
(2026-03-23). 'Sahel is no longer fooled' Niger civil society leader. aljazeera.com Niger civil society leader Abdourahamane Oumarou has called for mass protests across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
(2026-03-23). Brothers search rubble for missing sibling under Tehran rubble after strike. aljazeera.com Five days after a strike destroyed a building in Tehran, Mahdi Mirzahosseini's brothers are still searching for him.
(2026-03-23). Madrid protest against US blockade of Cuba. aljazeera.com Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Madrid as sanctions pushed Cuba into an electricity blackout.
(2026-03-23). Italy's Meloni concedes referendum defeat, calling it 'a lost opportunity'. aljazeera.com The prime minister admits defeat in the high-stakes vote on a justice reform package but vows to keep her seat.
(2026-03-23). New York's LaGuardia airport closed after Air Canada jet hits vehicle. aljazeera.com The incident occurred while the Air Canada Express flight 8646 from Montreal was landing at New York's LaGuardia.
(2026-03-23). Who's caught up in the Strait of Hormuz chokehold as oil prices soar. ecns.cn U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran triggered a rapid escalation in regional tensions in the Middle East. The conflict intensified with Iran's counterattack, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, shipping routes were disrupted, and fears of supply shortages grew. At the center of the crisis once again is one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints: the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-23). U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea. ecns.cn The U.S. government on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures, media reports said.
(2026-03-23). Embodied AI turned into growth driver. ecns.cn Inside a humming factory in Hefei, Anhui province, a 1.66-meter-tall humanoid robot dubbed Lingshu steadies its grip, pivots and places a wafer-thin semiconductor onto a moving line, an extremely high precision task where an aberration of just a fraction of a millimeter could spell failure.
(2026-03-23). U.S.-Japan ties should not target third countries, China says. ecns.cn China emphasized on Monday that United States-Japan relations should promote regional stability and peace, avoiding actions that threaten third countries or harm their interests, following Japanese public criticism of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent visit to the United States.
(2026-03-23). China remains central to Apple's global supply chain, Tim Cook says. ecns.cn Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said Friday that China still accounts for the vast majority of the company's global supply chain, with 80 of its top 100 suppliers operating in the country.
(2026-03-23). Chinese researchers achieve important breakthrough in lithium battery technology. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed a new type of electrolyte, marking a breakthrough in the country's core lithium battery technology, Science and Technology Daily reported on Thursday.
(2026-03-23). Chinese FM urges efforts to prevent escalation in Mideast conflict. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that one of the top priorities at present is to contain the spread of the conflict and prevent further involvement of other countries.
(2026-03-23). Confident about China's Five-Year Plan: Voices from global professionals. ecns.cn The China Development Forum 2026 is taking place atthe Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing from March 22 to 23. With global CEOs and professionalsgathered here, why are they betting on China? Let's find out!
(2026-03-23). U.S. Senate advances DHS secretary nomination in procedural vote. ecns.cn The U.S. Senate on Sunday advanced Senator Markwayne Mullin's nomination for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, just over two weeks after President Donald Trump announced that he will replace current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
(2026-03-23). Kim Jong Un reelected as president of State Affairs of DPRK ⚪ KCNA. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday reelected Kim Jong Un as president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Monday.
(2026-03-23). China tightens integrity rules for leaders of state-owned enterprises. ecns.cn China has issued revised regulations on honest and clean conduct of leaders of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), reinforcing stricter supervision to prevent corruption and protect state assets.
(2026-03-23). Xi inspects Xiong'an New Area in north China's Hebei Province. ecns.cn Xi viewed construction progress in the start-up zone and visited China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. and the Xiong'an campus of Beijing No 4 High School to learn about the development of the Xiong'an New Area.
(2026-03-23). IEA discussing further oil releases, says executive director. ecns.cn The International Energy Agency (IEA) is in talks with member countries on releasing more stockpiled oil in response to the supply crisis driven by the conflict in the Middle East, IEA executive director Fatih Birol said here on Monday.
(2026-03-23). Over 300 humanoid robots to join half-marathon in Beijing next month. ecns.cn More than 300 humanoid robots are set to line up alongside human runners for a half-marathon in Beijing next month, in what organizers describe as a landmark moment for robotics and sport.
(2026-03-23). Unapproved sedatives, industrial alcohol found in China's live fish trade. ecns.cn Chinese fish traders are using unapproved anesthetics and industrial alcohol to sedate live fish during transport, raising food safety concerns and prompting regulatory action after a state media investigation.
(2026-03-23). China expresses serious concerns over Mexico's possible review of Chinese investment. ecns.cn China on Friday expressed serious concerns over Mexico's possible "economic security review" of Chinese investment, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2026-03-23). 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korea's auto parts factory fire. ecns.cn A fire at an auto parts manufacturing factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has left 10 people dead, 59 injured and four missing, fire authorities said Saturday.
(2026-03-23). U.S. Economist: China's 15th Five-Year Plan offers clear direction for global economy. ecns.cn "China is very stable, clear, measured, and peaceful in its responses, providing key stability for the whole world," said Jeffrey Sachs, U.S. economist and professor at Columbia University, in an interview at the China Development Forum 2026 held in Beijing from March 22 to 23.
(2026-03-23). China's commerce minister meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook. ecns.cn China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday and exchanged views on topics including China-U.S. economic and trade relations, and Apple's business operations and development in China, according to a press release from the Ministry of Commerce.
(2026-03-23). Two students killed, 14 injured in Guizhou traffic accident. ecns.cn Local authorities said a driver had been taken into custody after a traffic accident in Hezhang county, Guizhou province, killed two students and injured 14 others.
(2026-03-23). Xi sends congratulatory message to 10th CELAC summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the 10th summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), which opened Saturday in Bogota, the capital of Colombia.
(2026-03-23). Comicomment: Lifted by lies, destined to fall. ecns.cn No matter how high the balloon of lies rises, its hollow core ensures it will eventually burst. Cloaked in "religion" or veiled by "human rights," the 14th Dalai Lama remains shadowed by controversy and cannot escape the scandals surrounding him.
(2026-03-23). China targets corruption at the grassroots. ecns.cn Corruption at the grassroots level often hits people where it matters most, affecting pensions, subsidies and public services. China is intensifying oversight and cracking down on misconduct and corruption that directly affect citizens, according to key policy documents adopted this year.
(2026-03-23). Global CEOs offer insights on Beijing as business hub. ecns.cn A series of dialogues between CEOs of multinational corporations and senior officials of Beijing took place on Friday, setting the stage for a new model of future cities.
(2026-03-23). Golden dragon raft formation makes appearance on Beijing's Liangma River. ecns.cn A formation of 36 rafts from Guilin's Yangshuo, arranged in the shape of a golden dragon and stretching 241.2 meters in total, was displayed on the Liangma River in Beijing, capital of China, on March 22, 2026.
(2026-03-23). A Step Toward Justice for Abuses in Ukraine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kateryna Rashevska, a legal expert at the Regional Center for Human Rights (Kyiv, Ukraine), holds a picture she says depicts an abducted Ukrainian child, Washington DC, US, December 3, 2025. | © 2025 Jonathan Ernst/Reuters…
(2026-03-23). Israeli Officials Signal Stepped-Up Atrocities in Lebanon. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke from a building in the center of Beirut, Lebanon, which has been hit by the IDF after an evacuation order, on March 12, 2026. | © 2026 Adri Salido/Getty Images | (Beirut, March 23, 2026) — Israeli forces have expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon after indicating an intent to forcibly displace residents, destroy civilian homes and conduct strikes that could target civilians, Human Rights Watch said today. Forcible displacement, wanton destruction and attacks deliberately targeting civilians are war crimes. Countries that continue to provide Israel with arms and…
(2026-03-23). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-03-23). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-03-23). Drifting Toward Chaos: Donald Trump, Iran and Nuclear War. moderndiplomacy.eu "The rational is not thinkable without its other, the non-rational, and it never appears in reality without it."-Karl Jaspers, Reason and Existence (1935) It's no longer the stuff of fiction. By his willful indifference to science-based explanation, US President Donald Trump is heightening the likelihood of a nuclear war. Though science offers no meaningful way …
(2026-03-23). How a U.S.-Israeli Conflict With Iran Reshapes Security and Economies Worldwide. moderndiplomacy.eu In this interview, Professor Sergiu Mi»ôcoiu at the Faculty of European Studies, Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), where he also serves as a director of the Centre for International Cooperation and director of the Centre for African Studies, says the U.S.-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic of Iran draws a wide range of issues relating …
(2026-03-23). Israel 'tortures Gaza toddler' to force 'confession' from father. newarab.com 
(2026-03-23). Eid joy muted for South African Muslims as US, Israel bomb Iran. newarab.com 
Thousands of Muslims across South Africa have marked the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr festival in a sombre atmosphere, as the United States and Israel pursue a Many worshippers said they had not expected the conflict in Iran to unfold during Despite the m…
(2026-03-23). Israel committing war crimes in Lebanon, HRW says. newarab.com 
Human Rights Watch is accusing Israeli forces of carrying out The NGO said the Israeli military is
(2026-03-23). Can Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port handle the switch from Hormuz. newarab.com 
The kingdom, the world's largest oil exporter, has moved quickly to activate its east-to-west pipeline system, allowing crude from fields in the Gulf to be transported across the country to the Red Sea coast. | This shift has placed the port of Yanbu at the centre…
(2026-03-23). Pakistan signals shift away from Iran towards Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
Islamabad has shifted its political and religious rhetoric toward Tehran, marking an unprecedented turn since the outbreak of the The change was reflected in statements by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir on Thursday, 19 March, during a closed-door meeting with Shia figures and scholars at the army headquarters in Rawalpindi. | Munir's remarks went beyond warnings against pro-Iran demonstrations, explicitly threatening anyone showing sympathy for Tehran. He reportedly instructed tha…
(2026-03-23). Five killed in Oman after vehicles swept away by floodwaters. newarab.com 
At least five people have died in Oman's Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority said seven people were rescued after a vehicle carrying 10 people was swept away in a wadi in the Wilayat of Barka, while the other three were later found dead. | In a separate incident, two citizens died after their vehicle was carried away by floodwaters in a wadi in the Wilayat of Al-Maawil, with their bodies later recovered. | Authorities said the deaths came as heavy rains affected…
(2026-03-23). UAE accused of covert arms routes to Sudan's RSF. newarab.com 
(2026-03-23). Netanyahu rallies around Viktor Orbán at 'far-right conference'. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was due to appear at the
(2026-03-23). Israeli settlers continue rampage through Palestinian towns. newarab.com 
Israeli The latest attacks came after calls by settlers on social media to carry out "revenge and expulsion of the enemy", following similar incendiary posts on Saturday. | In
(2026-03-23). Israel destroys vital bridge linking southern Lebanon with north. newarab.com 
At dawn on Monday, Israeli forces destroyed the Qaqaiya Bridge, which connects the Nabatieh region to Wadi al-Hujair and the Ghandouriyeh sector, according to reports. | The Qaqaiya Bridge is among the five bridges along the Li…
(2026-03-23). Netanyahu rallies around Viktor Orbán at 'far-right conference'. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was due to appear at the
(2026-03-23). Iran survives a week of assassinations and civilian terror. newarab.com 
(2026-03-23). For Muslims and Iranians in US, a bittersweet Eid and Nowruz. newarab.com 
This past weekend would have normally been a festive time of year for Muslims and Iranians in This year, however, with wars on Iran and Lebanon, along with regional turmoil, the holidays have been far from festive for those with loved ones and ties to the Middle East. | "I am an Iranian American, so this year has been very difficult," Leila Namvar, a resident of southern California, told The New Arab. | "Usually in Nowruz, we celebrate a…
(2026-03-23). Turkey detains opposition journalist over 'false information'. newarab.com 
A journalist from a Ismail Ari, a journalist for left-wing newspaper
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). 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.
(2026-03-23). A coalition of 3? Just go for it! onlineopinion.com.au One Nation, Nationals and Liberals united? It may be the only path to ending Labor-Greens dominance.
(2026-03-23). The road to Beijing doesn't run through Tehran. responsiblestatecraft.org As Operation Epic Fury enters its fourth week, American and Israeli forces can boast of many tactical victories. They have destroyed
(2026-03-23). Will Hormuz Become America's New Vietnam? unitedworldint.com How could an "operation" scenario unfold in the Strait of Hormuz, and what would the consequences be? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist When discussing a U.S. ground operation in Hormuz, it would be misleading to view the issue solely through the lens of military capability. For the true determining factors are the constraints imposed by …
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks Voting: An American Right or Obligation? whyy.org Why is voter apathy so widespread? Should we educate others that choose not to participate? Is there adequate civics education in our schools?
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks Ableism Accessibility. whyy.org How does Philadelphia show up for its residents living with a disability? What services are currently available and what can be improved? How did we get here and how do we mov…
(2026-03-23). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks The Housing Crisis: Houselessness, Rising Rent, and the Challenges of Buying a Home. whyy.org Join us in a discussion about this significant issue and what policies and community responses could help ensure city residents can live comfortably and safely.
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks 250 Years of Democracy: What's your vision for the future? whyy.org How does Philadelphia show up for its residents living with a disability? What services are currently available and what can be improved? How did we get here and how do we mov…
(2026-03-23). SAVE Act: securing elections or disenfranchising voters? whyy.org Senate Republicans are pushing to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, including a key provision that requires proof of citizenship.
(2026-03-23). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks Más allá del Estatus: Nuestros Derechos y Recursos. whyy.org Este evento está diseñado para ofrecer un espacio informativo y accesible donde la comunidad pueda aprender sobre sus derechos y los apoyos disponibles en Delaware.
(2026-03-23). Bridging Blocks Más allá del Estatus: Nuestros Derechos y Recursos. whyy.org Este evento está diseñado para ofrecer un espacio informativo y accesible donde la comunidad pueda aprender sobre sus derechos y los apoyos disponibles en Delaware.
(2026-03-23). Trump orders ICE agents to deploy to airports in force. wsws.org The armed thugs, who murdered two protesters in Minneapolis earlier this year, will now be backing up TSA agents, who have not been paid since February.
(2026-03-23). Colorado healthcare workers issue statement supporting striking JBS meatpackers. wsws.org "The same economic pressures that lead to dangerous line speeds, inadequate safety protections, and a lack of proper PPE and equipment in the past are mirrored in our own workplaces through chronic understaffing and cuts to essential services."
(2026-03-23). Cuba suffers another island-wide blackout as US bars arrival of Russian fuel. wsws.org Cuba has suffered a second nationwide blackout in less than a week, underscoring the catastrophic impact of the US fuel embargo.
(2026-03-23). Australian government transports ex-detainees to Nauru to thwart High Court ruling. wsws.org Once again, the Albanese Labor government is effectively defying a High Court ruling to stop illegally punishing former immigration detainees who have been shackled in ankle bracelet monitors and subject to curfews.
(2026-03-23). South Australian election underscores crisis of two-party system. wsws.org Labor was returned to office but its vote fell in key working-class areas in an election characterised by the disintegration of the Liberals and the rise of One Nation.
(2026-03-23). Australia: Teachers to strike across Tasmania against real wage cuts. wsws.org This week, Tasmanian and Victorian teachers will carry out full-day strikes over pay cuts and dire conditions, but the Australian Education Union bureaucracy is keeping their struggles entirely separate.
(2026-03-23). Trump's 48-hour ultimatum: A criminal threat of mass murder. wsws.org There is no other government in modern history that has issued so explicit a threat to destroy the foundational life-support systems of an entire civilian population as a condition of political submission.
(2026-03-23). Court ruling temporarily halts Trump-Kennedy vaccine rollback. wsws.org A federal judge has stayed the Trump administration's revised childhood immunization schedule and frozen 13 ACIP appointments, delivering a temporary check on Kennedy's anti-vaccine agenda.
(2026-03-23). Fire kills 14 workers at South Korean auto parts plant. wsws.org This tragedy underscores the increasing corporate and official disregard for workers' safety and lives, not just in South Korea but internationally, especially in the auto industry.