aspistrategist.org.au (2026-03-18). Ghost of Gallipoli: US warships cannot control the Strait of Hormuz
One factor should dominate global strategic policymaking today: that the Strait of Hormuz will re-open only with the consent of the Iranian government. No amount of US naval power can either force passage or safeguard transit.
(2026-03-18). With Larijani no more, Iran loses legacy of strategic leadership in its national security, diplomacy. geo.tv 
Iranian security chief Ali Larijani talks to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , in this undated picture. — www.iranintl.comTop adviser to Khamenei, shaping Iran's security and foreign policy.Chief nuclear negotiator, advancing Iran's programme…
(2026-03-18). Is Peace Over After Larijani's Killing? moderndiplomacy.eu The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered a more volatile phase, with both sides escalating attacks and rejecting efforts to contain the war. What began as targeted strikes has now evolved into a broader regional conflict with rising casualties and global economic consequences. The latest escalation follows Israel's killing of Ali Larijani, one of …
(2026-03-18). Thousands urge NZ prime minister Luxon to condemn illegal US-Israeli war on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz Greenpeace Aotearoa Thousands of people have signed a petition demanding New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stand up and condemn the illegal attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. Greenpeace delivered the petition to opposition Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Wellington today. Standing on the steps of Parliament, Greenpeace Aotearoa executive director Dr…
(2026-03-18). Israel caught in a permanent state of war mindset peace is taboo. asiapacificreport.nz INTERVIEW: C.J. Polychroniou and Idan Landau Israel's war on Iran is a direct result of a political culture that depends for survival upon a permanent state of war, says Israeli academic and left-wing activist Idan Landau in the interview that follows. He observes that Israeli society on the whole has embraced a fascist mindset, "reflecting…
(2026-03-18). Pro-Palestinian coalition announces flotilla trying to break blockade on Gaza. haaretz.com Organizers said the initiative — dubbed the "Spring 2026 Flotilla" — could involve thousands of participants from more than 100 countries and over 100 vessels. But uncertainty looms as regional war tensions and Israel's past crackdowns cast doubt on whether the flotilla will reach its shores…
(2026-03-18). Amid ruins, Palestinians struggle to preserve Gaza's historic markets. aljazeera.com For centuries, the Grain Market has been Khan Younis's shopping hub, but it has stood largely empty since Israel's war.
(2026-03-18). Tunisia Detains Seven Gaza Flotilla Activists. popularresistance.org A Tunisian judge on Monday ordered the pre-trial detention of seven members of the new pro-Palestinian flotilla, Global Sumud, based on suspicions of money laundering under the country's anti-terrorism law. | On 6 March, local media reported that several members of the Tunisian Coordination of the Sumud Flotilla were arrested, including Wael Naouar, his wife Jawaher Channa, Nabil Chennoufi, Mohamed Amine Bennour, and Sana M'hidli. | After their hearing and ten days in police custody, an arrest warrant was issued against the activists for "forming a money laundering conspiracy", lawyer Sami Ben Ghazi told AFP.
(2026-03-18). War culture: From Gaza to Iran, where have protest songs gone? haaretz.com When facts and figures don't penetrate, maybe culture can break through the hard shell Israelis built around their minds…
(2026-03-18). Thursday 3/19: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-03-18). 'Missile for Epstein Victims': Iran Sets New War Narrative. ummid.com In a personal blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran is now launching missiles on Israeli capital Tel Aviv and American bases in Gulf countries that are written with a message sympathizing victims of Jeffry Epstein.
(2026-03-18). Crowds flock to DC statue mocking Trump and Epstein in "Titanic" embrace. wsws.org A gold-painted "King of the World" statue on the National Mall depicts Trump embracing Epstein in Titanic's bow pose, drawing crowds, mockery and widespread popular hostility toward the oligarchy.
(2026-03-18). Donald Trump's Racism Mirrors Jeffrey Epstein's. juancole.com (
(2026-03-18). Decifrare la Prima Guerra degli Epstein. strategic-culture.su àà stato dopo la visita di Netanyahu che la posizione ufficiale di Washington nei confronti di Teheran ha assunto toni decisamente più aggressivi. | Segue nostro Non ero certo l'unico a concludere, non appena è stata resa pubblica la nuova serie di documenti sul caso Epstein, che ´ora, senza dubbio, gli Stati Uniti attaccheranno l'Iran ª. Anche se puramente intuitiva, la conclusione era ovvia per chiunque avesse prestat…
(2026-03-18). Venezuela Topples Team USA in Historic World Baseball Classic Upset. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Before bed I saw this and can't help but think how great it is to at least topple the United States at something while that empire gears up and continues to wreak havoc around the world. In an incredibly trying year globally — and especially for Venezuela — this felt like a bright …
(2026-03-18). US carrier Ford, deployed in war with Iran, to go to port temporarily after fire. tribune.com.pk 
The US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, deployed in operations against Iran, is expected to temporarily pull into port after a fire on board, US officials said on Tuesday, the 18th day of the war with Iran. | The carrier, America's newest and the world's largest, is currently located in the Red Sea. It is expected to temporarily go to Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete, the two officials said. | The warship has been deployed for nine months, including taking part in operations against Venezuela in the Caribbean ‚Å prior to arr…
(2026-03-18). Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: Failed Caracas Transport Strike Orchestrated From Abroad. orinocotribune.com Acting president of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez explained that the failed transportation strike in Caracas on Monday was orchestrated by extremist sectors from abroad. | Speaking Monday night from Miraflores Palace during a meeting with the Ministry of Education to review the national education plan, Rodríguez lamented that foreign actors continue to influence internal sectors via telephone. "I deeply regret that extremist sectors of the country continue to be activated from abroad, using only a telephone," she stated [ The actin…
(2026-03-18). Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: Failed Caracas Transport Strike Orchestrated From Abroad. orinocotribune.com Acting president of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez explained that the failed transportation strike in Caracas on Monday was orchestrated by extremist sectors from abroad. | Speaking Monday night from Miraflores Palace during a meeting with the Ministry of Education to review the national education plan, Rodríguez lamented that foreign actors continue to influence internal sectors via telephone. "I deeply regret that extremist sectors of the country continue to be activated from abroad, using only a telephone," she stated [ The actin…
(2026-03-18). Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2026: Venezuela logra el triunfo más grande de su historia deportiva. cubadebate.cu Venezuela y Estados Unidos accedieron a la final luego de un par de victorias memorables en las semifinales, y fue hora de que se vieran las caras en un loanDepot Park de Miami que estuvo cargado de electricidad y tensión. La selección venezolana buscaba su primer título del certamen, en la que también era su primera final.
(2026-03-18). Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2026: Venezuela logra el triunfo más grande de su historia deportiva. cubadebate.cu Venezuela y Estados Unidos accedieron a la final luego de un par de victorias memorables en las semifinales, y fue hora de que se vieran las caras en un loanDepot Park de Miami que estuvo cargado de electricidad y tensión. La selección venezolana buscaba su primer título del certamen, en la que también era su primera final.
(2026-03-18). Trump blasts 'foolish' Nato on Iran, says US needs no help after allies rebuff call for help on Hormuz. dawn.com US President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday at "foolish" Nato over Iran, saying the United States needs no help after allies rebuffed his calls to join efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. | Trump said most US allies had rejected his push to escort ships through the crucial waterway, with French President Emmanuel Macron saying his country would "never" do so until the situation was calmer. | "I think Nato is making a very foolish mistake," Trump told reporters as he hosted Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in the Oval Office. | "I've long said that I wonder whether or not Nato would ever be there for us. S…
(2026-03-18). Trump's Hormuz Push Puts Japan's Pacifism To The Test. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has urged allies to deploy naval forces to secure oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has placed Japan in a difficult position. For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the request cuts to the core of Japan's post-war identity. While Tokyo depends heavily on Middle Eastern energy flows and …
(2026-03-18). Trump allows foreign ships between domestic ports to stabilise petrol costs amid Iran war. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 60-day suspension of the Jones Act, the century-old law that mandates cargo moving between domestic ports be transported on vessels built, operated and staffed by American citizens or permanent residents. | The move comes in response to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — a key chokepoint — amid the escalating US-Israeli war against Iran, which has triggered the most severe global oil supply disruption in recent history.
(2026-03-18). US hits Iran missile sites near Hormuz, drops 2,200 kg bunker buster bombs. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US forces carried out strikes on Iranian missile sites along the country's southern coastline near the Strait of Hormuz, deploying multiple 5,000-pound (2,200 kg) bunker-buster bombs, according to the United States Central Command. | "Hours ago, U.S. forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions on hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz," the military command said in a tweet early Wednesday (IST). | The military said the strikes targeted Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles, which it claimed "posed a risk to international shipping…
(2026-03-18). Trump Says NATO 'Making a Very Foolish Mistake' for Not Joining War Against Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Tuesday criticized the US's NATO allies, saying they were "making a very foolish mistake" for not entering the US-Israeli war against Iran, as his calls for other countries to send warships to open the Strait of Hormuz have been rejected. "NATO is making a very foolish mistake. I've long said whether or …
(2026-03-18). Red Sea fix? China-bound oil tankers tap Saudi plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com Saudi Arabia is activating its Red Sea "Plan B" to divert crude via the port of Yanbu, allowing tankers — including Chinese very large crude carriers (VLCCs) — to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, though analysts warn the route has limited capacity. | The move comes after Iran effectively closed the strait in response to United States and Israeli military strikes, a conflict now in its third week that has rattled global energy markets.
(2026-03-18). Europe says no to Trump's Iran demands: 'not our war'. scmp.com When US President Donald Trump ‚Å asked countries to join a global effort against Iran and deploy ships to prise open the Strait of Hormuz, whose near closure has held the global economy in a vice, he was rebuffed by some of America's closest allies. | Using unusually blunt language, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told his country's lawmakers on Wednesday that he agreed Iran must not be allowed to pose a threat to its neighbours but expressed doubts about the rationale behind the US-Israeli…
(2026-03-18). Imperial Decline In The Strait Of Hormuz. popularresistance.org In the first chapter of his 1874 novel The Gilded Age, Mark Twain offered a telling observation about the connection between past and present: "History never repeats itself, but the… present often seems to be constructed out of the broken fragments of antique legends." | Among the "antique legends" most helpful in understanding the likely outcome of the current U.S. intervention in Iran is the Suez Crisis of 1956, which I describe in my new book Cold War on Five Continents. | After Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal in July 1956, a joint British-French armada of six aircraft carriers…
(2026-03-18). 4 ways US Israel war against Iran will change the world. ummid.com As the smoke clears over the ruins of Tel Aviv and the burning tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a historical irony is emerging: The US-Israel war against Iran intended to cement American dominance may instead be the moment the United States loses its status as the world's sole superpower.
(2026-03-18). Trump Sends Thousands of Pentagon Troops to Confront Iran and Its Allies. wibailoutpeople.org Other NATO countries have failed to join the United States in a purported effort to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz which is being controlled by the Islamic Republic By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday March 18, 2026Geostrategic Analysis By the third week in March, it had become obvious that the potential for a …
(2026-03-18). Chris Hedges Report: War With Iran Will Trigger A Global Financial Crisis. popularresistance.org Alongside the death and destruction occurring all throughout the Middle East as the war in Iran rages on, the rest of the world is experiencing the economic blowback of the conflict. Oil and natural gas prices are skyrocketing in the West as well as the Global South following the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. | Yanis Varoufakis, economist and former Greek finance minister, joins The Chris Hedges Report to explain how the war will continue to mangle the global economy and what countries can expect in the coming months. | "The vast majority of the very people, the blue collar workers that voted Trump in, are suf…
(2026-03-18). US Israel War Against Iran: Glaring Cost Difference. ummid.com The ongoing US and Israeli war against Iran and the latter's retaliatory strikes have once again demonstrated the mathematics of modern air defence.
(2026-03-18). Trump's Iran war gamble deepens after Larijani killing and revenge vows. hindustantimes.com Iran's war with Israel has entered a dangerous new phase after an overnight Israeli strike reportedly killed Ali Larijani, the powerful security chief and key aide to Iran's Supreme Leader, triggering vows of "severe revenge" from Tehran and fresh questions in Washington over how far the conflict could spiral. As President Donald Trump touts devastating U.S. blows against Iran's military, he is now signaling clear fatigue over the scale of the campaign, admitting he "didn't know I'd have to use the military so much" even as Iran's leadership hints at broader retaliation across the region. Watch for more…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani's killing as Israel hunts supreme leader. scmp.com Iran vowed on Wednesday a "decisive" retaliation for the death of its security chief Ali Larijani, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel which said it killed him in an air strike. | A barrage of Iranian missiles killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, while Gulf nations intercepted rockets and drones headed for targets including US bases in the region.
(2026-03-18). Iran vows revenge for killing of security chief Ali Larijani by Israel. dawn.com Iran vowed on Wednesday a "decisive" retaliation for the A barrage of Iranian missiles killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, while Gulf nations intercepted rockets and drones headed for targets including US bases in the region. | Larijani is the most prominent figure of the Islamic republic killed since Israel and the Un…
(2026-03-18). All the Ways US Support for Israeli Expansionism Freed Russia's Hands. scheerpost.com Juan Cole for Informed Comment Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday, "If they [the Americans] thought they could subjugate [Iran] in a day or a few hours, they probably realise now just how seriously they miscalculated, how wrong they were." Last month Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to his opposite number in Tehran over the …
(2026-03-18). Iran spoils Israel's Larijani death celebration with Putin-Mojtaba revelation | USA | Trump | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Fresh rumours about Iran's leadership have erupted amid the escalating Israel—Iran conflict. Reports claimed Mojtaba Khamenei, widely seen as Iran's new supreme leader, was secretly flown to Russia for treatment after recent strikes. Tehran quickly pushed back, calling the claims part of a "psychological war" and insisting Iran's leaders are not fleeing the country. The denial came as Israeli officials made explosive claims about a major strike on senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani. As conflicting narratives spread across global media, the battle is now unfolding not only on the battlefield but also across…
(2026-03-18). The Imperialist Wars Being Waged Against the Global South In Ukraine and Iran. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Mar 14, 2026 | The Iranian people are currently fighting off an imperialist aggressor, not only for the sake of their own country but also for Ukrainians, who are themselves targets of similar Western aggression and predatory objectives. | Ukraine, like "Israel" before it, has been transformed into an outpost of Western imperialism. The two wars these two are waging—one against the Russian Federation, the other against Iran—are similar and interconnected in so many ways. The common goal of each war is to preserve and even enhance Western hegemony by waging warfare against co…
(2026-03-18). War Diary Day 19: Nuclear shadow deepens as energy war expands. dawn.com On the 19th day of the US-Israeli war against Iran, the conflict is being shaped by two interlocking dynamics wherein the nuclear threshold has not been crossed but is increasingly blurred, while the fighting has spread across multiple theatres. Together, these trends reinforce each other, with each escalation raising the nuclear risk even as the grinding nature of the war makes de-escalation harder. | The latest escalation underscores this shift. A strike on the Bushehr nuclear power facility, though limited in immediate damage, has pushed the conflict into a more dangerous phase. The absence of a radiological i…
(2026-03-18). UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant. newarab.com 
The The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) "has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening", the Vienna-based agency posted on social media. | "No damage to the plant or injuries…
(2026-03-18). Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence says. newarab.com 
US intelligence concluded Wednesday that Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment capacities that were destroyed in a
(2026-03-18). Israeli reporter on Polymarket blackmail and death threats tied to his Iran war coverage. haaretz.com When an Israeli journalist wrote about an Iranian missile strike, he was deluged with threatening messages from online bettors demanding he alter his reporting. 'It wouldn't surprise me' if there are more Polymarket-related influence attempts on journalism than previously thought, he tells Haaretz…
(2026-03-18). Is the Iran War Creating the Biggest NATO Rift Since the Cold War? thinktank.pk As the war between Iran and Israel intensifies—with Israeli strikes hitting Tehran and Beirut—a new geopolitical fault line has emerged inside the Western alliance itself. During the escalating Middle East crisis, Donald Trump warned that North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) could face a "very bad future" if European allies refuse to support the United States …
(2026-03-18). Democracy Now! 2026-03-18 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 18, 2026; Speeding Up the "Kill Chain": Pentagon Bombs Thousands of Targets in Iran Using Palantir AI; Trump's Counterterrorism Chief Resigns over Iran War, Criticizes "Pressure from Israel"; "Warmongers Come for the Media": Trump Threatens Media with "Treason" Charges over Iran War Coverage | Headlines for March 18, 2026; Speeding Up the "Kill Chain": Pentagon Bombs Thousands of Targets in Iran Using Palantir AI; Trump's Counterterrorism Chief Resigns over Iran War, Criticizes "Pressure from Israel"; "Warm…
(2026-03-18). Israel says killed Iran intel chief, tells military to hunt down officials. tribune.com.pk 
Israel said on Wednesday its forces had killed another top Iranian official, Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, and said its military was authorised to kill any senior figure of the Islamic republic in its sights. | The announcement, the day after Iranian security chief Ali Larijani was confirmed killed in an Israeli strike, is part of a longstanding strategy by Israel to target its enemy's leaders. | "Last night, Iran's Intelligence Minister Khatib was also eliminated," Israeli Defence Minister Katz said in a statement. | "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorised the Israel Defence Forces (ID…
(2026-03-18). Like Iraq, key intelligence before Iran strikes was ignored. responsiblestatecraft.org The most revealing aspect of the National Intelligence Council's recent assessment that a U.S.-Israeli campaign was unlikely to topple the Iranian regime is not the estimate itself. Intelligence analysts are supposed to puncture exuberant assumptions. What makes the episode significant is that the judgment appears to have done so little to discipline policy. According to The Washington Post, the NIC assessed that even a large-scale assault would
(2026-03-18). Pakistan ready to play mediation role amid rising Mideast tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that Pakistan is ready to play a pivotal role in mediating regional tensions following the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. | "Pakistan is engaged in discussions with various partners, and we have always aimed to maintain balance in relations. I believe we are in a position to play a mediation role with countries in the region," he said during an interview with Al Jazeera. | The information minister expressed Pakistan's "desire to participate in de-escalating the situation" in Iran and to prevent further instability in the region. He emphasi…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Iran denies rumors of contact with the US. peoplesdispatch.org Iran has maintained that it does not seek a ceasefire now and will continue to "defend" itself until the US and Israel end their attacks and agree to never repeat them in future.
(2026-03-18). Western media failing to tell truth about war on Iran, says academic. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Western legacy media is failing to tell the truth on the US-Israeli war on Iran, says a leading US academic and analyst. "Mass murder has been normalised," said Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs in an interview with the Chinese channel CGTN Live. He argues that mainstream media in the US and Europe…
(2026-03-18). U.S.-Israeli attacks damage 153 medical centers in Iran. workers.org 
The following article was posted by the Tehran-based Islamic Republic News Agency on March 15, 2026. Paramedics with the bodies of school children massacred in Minab, Iran by U.S.-Israeli missiles, Feb. 29, 2026. The Iranian Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education announces that following the recent U.S.-Israeli attacks, a . . . |
(2026-03-18). The US-Israel falls into economic trap. uwidata.com By Serhat Latifoƒülu The strategy of imperialist US and genocidal Israel's war against Iran — which started with an inhumane attack on a girls' elementary school in Minab in Hormozgan province and claimed little girls' lives — was built on the prediction that the shock effect of the strikes would quickly force Iran into submission. …
(2026-03-18). Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill six people, Lebanese authorities say. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli airstrikes in Beirut killed at least six people on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, shaking the heart of the Lebanese capital as Israel intensified its offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. | Israeli air strikes also pounded the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut, where Reuters footage showed explosions lighting up the night sky. | While most Israeli strikes in the Beirut area have been on the southern suburbs, Israel has also launched a number of attacks in central areas of the capital since Lebanon was dragged into…
(2026-03-18). Southern Eurasia Under Destabilization and Conflicts. moderndiplomacy.eu The war between the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran has passed a certain point. We are still in the fog of war, but some preliminary conclusions can still be drawn. This war is monstrous in its immorality, brutality, lack of norms and rules, real causes, and effective strategy for conducting …
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Trump Tells Cuba: You Are Next. popularresistance.org We are in the midst of a vicious, rapidly expanding U.S. instigated war on Iran. This is a moment of maximum pressure. | So I'll open this session on "Anti-intervention and Internationalism" with quotes from Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to the people of Iran: "We feel deep sorrow and grief upon learning of the assassination of the Supreme Leader of the Iranian nation as a result of the vile aggression of the United States and Israel. … | "We will remember him as the outstanding statesman and leader of the Iranian people, who contributed decisively to the development and consolidation of friendly and cooper…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Israeli assassinations leave Iran with inexperienced but resilient leadership. haaretz.com With the assassination of Ali Larinjani and other senior Basij commanders, Israel has killed more than half of the Islamic Republic's most senior leadership. In the long term, these inexperienced replacements will find it hard to withstand the pressure of war ‚ñ Barrages of rockets Lebanon show that Hezbollah's coordination capabilities have not been impacted by active combat…
(2026-03-18). Collapse of Global Trust in Western Diplomacy. ummid.com The unfolding war against Iran — driven, in the view of many observers, by the strategic calculations of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has become a defining moment in the collapse of global trust in Western diplomacy.
(2026-03-18). The Strait, the Dollar and the Limits of Empire. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer What is unfolding around Iran is not simply another regional war—it is the latest violent convulsion of an empire trying to preserve a crumbling order through force. Washington's assault, backed by Israel and justified through the familiar language of "security," has once again revealed the central logic of U.S. foreign policy: when political …
(2026-03-18). Iran leadership: who is dead and alive after US-Israel strikes. newarab.com 
Iran's Foreign Minister "I do not know why the Americans and the Israelis still have not understood this point: The Islamic Republic…
(2026-03-18). Three lightly wounded after Iranian cluster missile hits several sites in central Israel. haaretz.com Several impact sites were reported in Ramat Gan, including a residential apartment and a playground, as well as damage in sites in Rosh Ha'ayin and Kafr Qasem, with no casualties. In Petah Tikva, several cars caught fire, and the city's cemetery was also hit…
(2026-03-18). Stockholm says Iran executed Swede after Tehran announces spy put to death. scmp.com Sweden's foreign minister on Wednesday said that Iran had executed a Swedish citizen, after Iranian authorities announced the first execution of a man convicted of spying since the start of its war against Israel and the United States. | "It is with dismay that I have received information that a Swedish citizen was executed in Iran earlier today," Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said in a statement.
(2026-03-18). Twelve Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across the West Bank. peoplesdispatch.org The IOF, hand in hand with illegal Israeli settlers, have committed multiple massacres in the occupied territory, since the US-Israeli aggression against Iran was launched three weeks ago.
(2026-03-18). Israel army silent on attack on Iran's gas facility in Gulf. newarab.com 
The Israeli military kept silent on Wednesday evening about a strike on a major Iranian gas facility in the Gulf, which Iranian media attributed to an attack by Israel and the United States. | Iranian state television reported that parts of the gas facilities located in the South Pars Special Economic Zone in Asaluyeh were hit by "projectiles fired by the American-Zionist enemy". | The South Pars/North Dome mega-field is the largest known gas reserve in the world. | Asked twice by AFP about the allegations, the Israeli military did not respond. | The issue was also not addressed during the evening televised br…
(2026-03-18). Time, money — and Germany: The factors that could leave Israel short of missile interceptors. haaretz.com Israel Aerospace Industries is working round the clock to produce more Arrow interceptors, but production is complex and slow ‚ñ The company must also produce hundreds of interceptors for Germany by 2030 ‚ñ Home Front Command's order to change the alert system will make it possible to prolong the war…
(2026-03-18). Iran Hits Tel Aviv With Cluster Missiles as War Spirals Wider. moderndiplomacy.eu The conflict between Iran and Israel has entered a far more dangerous phase, moving beyond limited strikes into a sustained and widening regional war. What began as targeted military action has evolved into a confrontation involving multiple countries, armed groups, and critical global trade routes. The latest escalation follows Israel's assassination of Ali Larijani, one …
(2026-03-18). Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. cubadebate.cu Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. El funeral se realizará en Teherán el 18 de marzo. Será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado durante esta jornada, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena.
(2026-03-18). Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. cubadebate.cu Irán confirma la muerte de Alí Lariyaní, jefe de seguridad, a manos de Israel. El funeral se realizará en Teherán el 18 de marzo. Será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado durante esta jornada, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena.
(2026-03-18). Jefe de Seguridad de Irán muere por ataque de EEUU e Israel. radiohc.cu Las autoridades iraníes confirmaron la muerte del secretario del Consejo Supremo de Seguridad Nacional de Irán, Alí Lariyaní, como resultado de un ataque de EE.UU. e Israel. | La agencia Fars informó que el funeral se realizará en Teherán, mañana día 18 de marzo. | El medio indicó que será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado este martes, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena, que se hundió frente a las costas de Sri Lanka como resultado de un ataque de un submarino de la Armada de EE.UU. | Por su parte, la agencia T…
(2026-03-18). Jefe de Seguridad de Irán muere por ataque de EEUU e Israel. radiohc.cu Las autoridades iraníes confirmaron la muerte del secretario del Consejo Supremo de Seguridad Nacional de Irán, Alí Lariyaní, como resultado de un ataque de EE.UU. e Israel. | La agencia Fars informó que el funeral se realizará en Teherán, mañana día 18 de marzo. | El medio indicó que será enterrado junto con el comandante de la milicia popular iraní Basich, Gholamreza Soleimani, también asesinado este martes, y los miembros de la tripulación de la fragata iraní IRIS Dena, que se hundió frente a las costas de Sri Lanka como resultado de un ataque de un submarino de la Armada de EE.UU. | Por su parte, la agencia T…
(2026-03-18). Ukraine dispatches 200 drone experts to Gulf after Iran attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). Reforming Australian defence: from Cold War relics to an affordable, independent missile and drone deterrent. onlineopinion.com.au Ukraine and Iran show a new reality: cheap drones can destroy expensive platforms. Is Australia building the wrong defence force?
(2026-03-18). The Tolstoy guide to history that Trump and Netanyahu didn't read. peoplesworld.org 
How do you bomb a country "without mercy"—and end up strengthening it? When U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that Washington would show "no quarter, no mercy for our enemies," the message was unmistakable: this was not a limited war, but an overwhelming campaign meant to break Iran—militarily, politically, and socially. The logic behind such …
(2026-03-18). U.S. Used Its New 5,000-Pound Bunker Busters To Hit Iranian Anti-Ship Missile Sites: Reports. twz.com The U.S. Air Force is now reportedly dropping its newest bunker-buster bomb, the There are also reports that this is the first time GBU-72/Bs have been used in combat, but it is not clear if this is the case. | "Hours ago, U.S. forces successfully employed multiple 5,000-pound deep pe…
(2026-03-18). Greek firms scan computer systems as Iran war raises cyberattack risks, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Greek shipowners and other companies are scanning their computer systems for evidence of cyberattacks after advice from the National Cybersecurity Authority, two sources said on Wednesday following incidents that ‚Å have been linked to the Iran war. | The authority last week sent an advisory, seen by Reuters, to security officers of shipping companies, banks and firms in the transport, telecommunications, health and energy sectors, a source at the authority said, adding that the move ‚Å was pre-emptive. | A…
(2026-03-17). Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani. ecns.cn Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed that its secretary Ali Larijani has been killed in an attack, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported early Wednesday.
(2026-03-18). Trump Administration Threatens Media Licenses And Treason Charges. popularresistance.org The Trump administration is facing growing criticism after the chair of the Federal Communications Commission suggested that television broadcasters could lose their licenses if they air reporting about the ongoing war with Iran that the administration considers inaccurate. The warning came as President Donald Trump also escalated his attacks on news organizations, suggesting that media outlets reporting information he disputes about the conflict could face treason charges. | Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr posted a message on social media Saturday that appeared to warn broadcasters about how…
(2026-03-18). Live Nation, Ticketmaster settled the DOJ's antitrust case, but Pa., N.J. and other states push forward with a trial. whyy.org 
(2026-03-18). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.
(2026-03-18). Severe thunderstorm warning issued for five provinces. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorm warning issued for five provinces | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the Northern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga on Wednesday. | "A surface trough, supported by a slow-moving upper trough, will result in severe thunderstorms in the Karoo Hoogland District (Northern Cape), leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges, large amounts of small hail and localised damage to infrastructure," the weather service said. | Slow moving storms may cause heavy downpours and strong winds. | Sever…
(2026-03-18). Olympics urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes. aljazeera.com Global sports leaders ‚Äåreached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes in February.
(2026-03-17). Managing debt defaults prioritized in housing. ecns.cn "China's real estate sector has undergone more than four years of adjustments, with transaction volumes gradually returning to a more rational range recently," said Li Yujia, chief researcher at the residential policy research center of the Guangdong Planning Institute.
(2026-03-18). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia on Wed March 18. ummid.com Eid 2026 Moon: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and neighboring Arab states are gearing up to sight the Eid 2026 Moon, Crescent, of the month of Shawwal on Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.
(2026-03-18). Media an important cog in electoral democracy. sanews.gov.za Media an important cog in electoral democracy | As the country moves towards the Local Government Elections (LGE), the Independent Electoral Commission has emphasised the important role played by media in safeguarding electoral democracy. ⚪ This as the Commission concluded its latest Elections Training Workshop for Journalists in Polokwane, Limpopo, on Tuesday. ⚪ IEC Limpopo Provincial Electoral Officer, Nkaro Mateta, emphasised the important role played by the media in safeguarding electoral democracy and in the free flow of credible and accurate information about political parties, candidates, voting station…
(2026-03-18). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.
(2026-03-18). Dar arrives in Riyadh for meeting of Arab, Muslim FMs amid Middle East crisis. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday to attend a meeting of foreign ministers from regional Arab and Islamic countries as Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to tone down the conflict in the Middle East. | FM Dar was received upon arrival by Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq, along with representatives of the Saudi Foreign Ministry. | Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, arrived in Riyadh to participate in the Consultative Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers from Arab and Islamic countries, hoste…
(2026-03-18). USCIRF vice chair faces online backlash for recommendations on rights violations in India. geo.tv 
Pakistani American Dr Asif Mahmood attending a campaign rally during his bid for US Congress. — Dr Asif Mahmood's Facebook page/FileVice Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Dr Asif Mahmood is being viciously trolled by the Indian lobby…
(2026-03-18). Türkiye says NATO bringing in more defences after missile interceptions. aljazeera.com NATO to deploy a new Patriot missile defence unit to southern Türkiye's Incirlik Air Base.
(2026-03-18). Al-Quds Day actions protest war on Iran. workers.org 
Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, mass rallies in defense of Palestinian resistance and against U.S. imperialism have been held internationally on the last Friday of Ramadan, which the new revolutionary government declared as Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day. This year people responded in the millions in defense of Palestinian and Iranian . . . |
(2026-03-18). How Human Rights Watch Mitigates Harm when Publishing Open-Source Analysis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters block a road in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026. | © 2026 Anonymous/Getty Images | Shayan Sardarizadeh, a journalist at BBC Verify, warned on March 9 that great care was needed in publishing analysis of videos from Iran to avoid putting people at risk of identification and detention. He highlighted the risk that publishing the coordinates of videos could reveal the home addresses of the people who had filmed them. He illustrated this risk by highlighting two videos that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Intelligence Organization had recently published. Both showed th…
(2026-03-18). PM Shehbaz, Kuwaiti crown prince discuss regional developments in phone call. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled on Wednesday, during which the two leaders exchanged Eidul Fitr greetings, discussed regional developments and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. | According to a statment from PM's Office, during the call, the two leaders exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, conveying their wishes for "peace, prosperity and well-being" for the people of both countries and the wider Muslim Ummah. | The statement said the prime minister also conveyed his "good wishes and respect" f…
(2026-03-18). Heavy rain, strong winds hit parts of Karachi. dawn.com Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Karachi on Wednesday night, hours after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that a westerly wave was likely to bring rainy weather to the metropolis and other parts of Sindh | According to DawnNewsTV, rainfall was reported in Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Gulistan-i-Jauhar, Gulzar-i-Hijri, North Karachi, Surjani Town, North Nazimabad, Saddar, Tower, Sharea Faisal, I I Chundrigar Road, Federal B Area, Hassan Square, Manghopir, Site area, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Defence and Clifton. | According to the PMD spokesperson, Korangi recorded the highest amount of rainfall, 55.6mm. As per t…
(2026-03-18). Oil Shock Waves: Fed's Dilemma Amidst Global Tensions. devdiscourse.com Markets are jittery as the Iran conflict escalates, driving oil prices into triple digits and complicating the Federal Reserve's decision-making. The spike in oil prices raises U.S. inflation risks, altering expectations for potential interest rate cuts this year.
(2026-03-18). FO rejects India's 'unwarranted' statement on action against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan. dawn.com The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday rejected the "baseless, misleading, and unwarranted statement" issued by India's Ministry of External Affairs on action against terrorist infrastructure in Afghanistan. | The development comes after targeted
(2026-03-18). 71 killed in 77 days: Arab bus driver from East Jerusalem fatally shot. haaretz.com Murad Radi Abd al-Hamid al-Shweiki worked as a bus driver for Dan, and had no criminal record, according to Israel Police. 'It was a targeted and deliberate ambush against him,' a police source said…
(2026-03-18). Central Banks Grapple with the Oil Shock's Inflation Impact. devdiscourse.com Central banks globally are on alert as they evaluate how the current oil shock is influencing inflation expectations. The financial markets present a divided outlook, reflecting a short-term escalation in the cost of living that might ease over time. The immediate question is whether this inflationary surge necessitates interest rate hikes.
(2026-03-18). Monday 3/16: Phone Bank for Leqaa Kordai & Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/pb-ly…
(2026-03-18). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-18). India arrests 7 foreigners. tribune.com.pk 
Indian investigators have arrested seven foreigners, including six Ukrainians and an American, on suspicion of illegally crossing into neighbouring Myanmar to train armed militia groups, the public radio broadcaster reported on Tuesday. | Myanmar descended into civil war after a junta seized power in a 2021 coup, with pro-democracy guerrillas and ethnic-minority armed groups fighting for control of large parts of the country. | India has long been suspicious of certain Myanmar factions that have the same ethnicity as populations on the Indian side of the border, fearing a spillover of violence and unrest. | On…
(2026-03-18). Pakistan sticks to its guns on Kabul air strike. dawn.com • Islamabad maintains ex-Nato base targeted, presence of ammo dump confirmed by footage, secondary explosions
| • Afghan officials claim large numbers of casualties at 'rehab centre'
| • Taliban spox confuses 'Omid Camp' with Omid Hospital
| • Beijing seeks to ensure safety of personnel, interests in region
| • UN calls for probe; EU urges restraint | ISLAMABAD: Following "targeted" overnight airstrikes in Kabul and Nangarhar, Pakistan on Tuesday maintained that it had targeted 'Camp Phoenix' —…
(2026-03-18). Is Beijing Institutionalizing Forced Integration? thinktank.pk China's newly adopted ethnic unity legislation has triggered global debate over whether Beijing is moving toward a policy of state-driven cultural integration. Supporters of the law argue that it promotes national cohesion and economic development in minority regions. Critics, however, warn that the legislation could accelerate the erosion of ethnic identity among groups such as …
(2026-03-17). How China-U.S. medical synergy is outrunning the 'biological clock'. ecns.cn Scientists and doctors from China and the United States are deepening collaboration in medical research and clinical care, joining forces to tackle diseases that threaten millions of lives worldwide.
(2026-03-18). New particle discovered by Large Hadron Collider. dawn.com PARIS: The Large Hadron Collider has discovered a new particle, the 80th identified so far by the world's most powerful particle smasher, Europe's CERN physics laboratory announced on Tuesday. | The new particle has been named "Xi-cc-plus". | The Large Hadron Collider is a 27-kilometre-long proton-smashing ring running about 100 metres below France and Switzerland. | The latest discovery comes as CERN plans to build an even bigger particle smasher, the Future Circular Collider, to continue probing the mysteries of the universe. ; ⚪ Scientist…
(2026-03-18). Militarization of the Arctic: A new arena for U.S. imperial ambition in Cold War Two. mronline.org 
Militarization is increasing, transforming the Arctic from a once largely peaceful "exceptional" region into an additional front in Cold War Two, and a new arena for U.S. imperial ambition.
(2026-03-18). The Gandhi of the 21st Century the Curious Career of President Trump. thinktank.pk Every generation chooses its heroes carefully. Sometimes those heroes emerge from struggle, sacrifice, and long movements for justice. That is how the twentieth century produced figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela. These leaders were shaped by prison, protest, and moral conviction. Their language was restrained. Their power came from persuasion. …
(2026-03-18). FO Live: Iran War Analysis — Will the Trump Administration Put Boots on the Ground? fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh speaks with former US Ambassador Gary Grappo, who served as Envoy and Head of Mission of the Office of the Quartet Representative Tony Blair in Jerusalem; and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk. They discuss the expanding war between…
(2026-03-18). Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump, VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio pictured during a meeting at Oval Office. — AFP
(2026-03-18). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-18). President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war? aljazeera.com US presidents have long bypassed Congress's authority and dissenting lawmakers have often tried to fight back.
(2026-03-18). China and Vietnam hold joint free clinics. ecns.cn Chinese and Vietnamese militaries held joint free clinics in border areas on Tuesday, with more than 1,700 local residents receiving medical treatment as the 10th China-Vietnam border defense friendship exchange entered its second day.
(2026-03-18). Judge throws prosecutor out of court and orders leaders of N.J.'s U.S. Attorney's office to testify. whyy.org Vexed by the Justice Department's chaotic oversight of federal prosecutions in New Jersey, a judge on Monday threw a government attorney out of a hearing and ordered the three officials in charge of the state's U.S. Attorney's office to answer his questions under oath. | U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi lit into prosecutors after another judge ruled last week that the Trump administration's decision to replace interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba with a trio of officials was another violation of the Constitution's Appointments Clause, which requires Senate confirmation. | The officials, Philip Lamparello, Jorda…
(2026-03-17). China vows firm resolve in safeguarding its rights in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday stressed firm resolve in safeguarding China's rights in the South China Sea, slamming the "self-directed farce" by the Philippines.
(2026-03-17). Taiwan energy security would improve after 'peaceful reunification': spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Taiwan's energy security would improve following "peaceful reunification," as concerns rise on the island over potential supply disruptions linked to instability in the Middle East.
(2026-03-18). Who Moves America: The incomplete story of the 2023 struggle at UPS. wsws.org Though a new documentary captures UPS workers' significant discontent with the 2023 tentative agreement, it obscures the role of the Teamsters leadership in enabling mass layoffs and deteriorating conditions.
(2026-03-18). Thomas Mann's warning for an age of war and censorship. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-17). Xi calls for strengthening cooperation with Turkmenistan in natural gas, trade, non-resource fields. ecns.cn China and Turkmenistan should expand the scale of cooperation in the natural gas sector, and elevate trade and investment levels, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-03-18). Trump's CDL Final Rule strips 200,000 immigrant truck drivers of licenses in sweeping attack on the working class. wsws.org The Trump administration's Non-Domiciled CDL Final Rule, which took effect March 16, is a major new stage in the fascistic attack on immigrant workers and the entire working class.
(2026-03-18). War Without Clear Endgame: Military Expert Warns Lack of Strategy on US side. uwidata.com As the war between the United States and Iran intensifies across the Middle East, questions are mounting over Washington's long-term strategy and the broader geopolitical stakes. Retired Turkish Major General Ahmet Yavuz offers a stark assessment: the conflict, he argues, is marked by unclear objectives, risky assumptions, and the potential for prolonged instability. "When we …
(2026-03-18). Cuba's leader vows 'unbreakable resistance' if US tries to take over island. scmp.com Cuba's leader on Tuesday said the US would face "unbreakable resistance" if it tries to take over the impoverished island nation, as communist authorities scrambled to fix a nationwide electricity blackout. | Cuba's government has been under increasingly crushing pressure, with Washington enforcing an oil blockade and openly stating it wants to end the nearly seven-decade-old US stand-off with the one-party communist state.
(2026-03-18). European Union presents conditions for participation in the war against Iran. wsws.org The European powers are unwilling to get involved in a war over whose course and outcome they have no influence. They want to drive a hard bargain for their participation in the war.
(2026-03-18). SPL 25/26 MW26: Al-Nassr, Toney remain on top; Joao Felix shines with brace. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team whereas Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney remain the top goal scorer in the SPL 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 26 ending Sunday March 15, 2026.
(2026-03-18). Countries propose safe corridor to free 20,000 seafarers stranded in Gulf. newarab.com 
A proposal from the UN's shipping agency on Wednesday calls for a safe maritime corridor to free some 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf by Hundreds of vessels have dropped anchor since Tehran threatened to attack ships attempting to leave the Gulf via the The proposal submitted by Bahrain, Japan, Panama, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates and backed on Wednesday by the United States called for "a framework such as a safe maritime corridor". | It was submit…
(2026-03-18). Farm Workers To March On Federal Courthouse. popularresistance.org Fresno, California—The United Farm Workers and their allies will march on the federal courthouse in Fresno, California, on March 18 to protest new Trump administration rules they say will cut their already low pay. | The rules governing how many workers can be admitted under H2-A visas, and how much to cut their minimum pay, will be the subject of a challenge in federal court that day. | The Farm Workers argue, reasonably, that owners, especially agribusinesses, will use the pay cut and the visa expansion to cut every farmworker's minimum pay, regardless of whether the worker is documented or undocumented,…
(2026-03-18). Friday 4/24: Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibit — Alameda Exhibition. indybay.org Hangar 41, 650 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-03-18). eThekwini intensifies compliance inspections to curb hazardous risks. sanews.gov.za eThekwini intensifies compliance inspections to curb hazardous risks | The eThekwini Municipality has intensified compliance inspections across the city to ensure that people living and working near hazardous operations remain safe and protected. | The municipality's Fire Services Directorate and Environmental Health Division has ramped up enforcement through unannounced inspections, targeting high-risk facilities such as factories, major hazard installations and national key points. | The move comes amid growing concern over environmental and industrial risks, with authorities focusing on early intervention to p…
(2026-03-18). Israel says Palestinian family killing in Tammoun was 'mistake'. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). Chinese scientists transplant stem cell-derived islets to treat type 1 diabetes. ecns.cn A study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology shows that a Shanghai-based team has successfully treated three patients with type 1 diabetes using E-islet. This innovative therapy showcases the potential efficacy of such approaches in addressing this severe chronic condition, which traditionally necessitates lifelong insulin injections.
(2026-03-18). America 250, 2026 National Ag Day – Nancy and Peter Gouch – California Agricultural Legacy. indybay.org The Gooch-Monroe Agriculture Legacy included 10 town lots on both sides of Main Street, in the Gold Rush Town of Coloma. Running from above the schoolhouse to beyond the original site of Sutter's Mill they also owned several houses, and the 320-acre Four Corner Ranch, today part of Marshal Gold Discovery California State Parks…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). US piles pressure on Cuba. tribune.com.pk 
Washington piled pressure on Cuba's communist authorities Tuesday to allow free market reforms as the impoverished island scrambled to recover from a nationwide electricity blackout. | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba's decision announced this week to let exiles invest and own businesses did not go far enough. | "What they announced yesterday is not dramatic enough. It's not going to fix it. So they've got some big decisions to make," Rubio, a Cuban-American and vociferous critic of the island's ruling party, told reporters at the White House. | President Donald Trump, who just Monday had said he wo…
(2026-03-18). Slot vows to win back support of frustrated Liverpool fans. tribune.com.pk 
Arne Slot insists he can win back the support of Liverpool's frustrated fans after admitting he "must have done a lot of things wrong". | Slot has come under fire throughout Liverpool's dismal Premier League title defence and the Reds boss will face increased scrutiny if his side crash out of the Champions League against Galatasaray on Wednesday. | Liverpool were booed off after conceding a 90th-minute equaliser to struggling Tottenham on Sunday, leaving Slot to answer questions about his Anfield future when he faced reporters on Tuesday. | While the mood on social media has been anti-Slot for several months,…
(2026-03-18). US Fed defies Trump to keep interest rates unchanged amid Iran war concerns. scmp.com The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as expected, in defiance of President Donald Trump as the world's largest economy battles stubborn inflation, weak labour demand and an "uncertain" outlook due to the war in Iran. | The Fed's 11-1 vote kept rates steady at a range between 3.50 per cent and 3.75 per cent, with officials flagging one expected rate cut by the end of the year.
(2026-03-18). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-18). Saudi Arabia, UAE to celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Friday. geo.tv 
(2026-03-18). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.
(2026-03-18). "God Help Us, If We Send Troops to the Middle East" counterpunch.org 
President Donald J. Trump is ignoring this widely-held sentiment‚Ää—‚Ääincluding among his MAGA supporters‚Ää—‚Ääand has just ordered 2500 troops to the Middle East. In so doing, he is risking the survival of millions of civilians throughout the region, our soldiers, and the planet itself. His appalling ignorance about the region, its diverse and ancient history, and
(2026-03-18). Berkeley Tenants Convention to select 2026 Rent Board Slate to meet on April 19, 2026. indybay.org Candidates for Rent Board seeking the support of the Tenant Convention will be participating in the 2026 Berkeley Tenants Convention on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This event will feature candidate speeches and Q&A, and will take place from 1: 30 – 4: 30 at the Black Repertory Theatre in South Berkeley.
(2026-03-17). China boosts natural resource support for major projects. ecns.cn China will enhance the guarantee of natural resource elements to facilitate the implementation of 109 major projects outlined in the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), authorities said on Monday.
(2026-03-18). UN says 36,000 Palestinians displaced in occupied West Bank in one year. dawn.com GENEVA: The United Nations urged Israel on Tuesday to halt immediately its dramatic settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, raising concerns of "ethnic cleansing" with over 36,000 Palestinians displaced in a single year. | A fresh
(2026-03-18). Conscription and the Politics of Shared Sacrifice. scheerpost.com In a recent article published by investigative journalist Dave Lindorff on his substack ThisCantBeHappening! offers a forceful argument that the political detachment many Americans display toward war is rooted in the structure of modern military service itself. Writing against the backdrop of current debate over expanding U.S. military confrontation in the Middle East, Lindorff contends …
(2026-03-18). Chinese FM says power politics has no future. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said that power politics and unilateral bullying win no heart and have no future, calling for strengthened cooperation within multilateral frameworks to safeguard peace and stability in Asia.
(2026-03-18). dtic congratulates new SEZ Advisory Board. sanews.gov.za dtic congratulates new SEZ Advisory Board | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi on Tuesday congratulated the newly appointed Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Advisory Board. | He expressed confidence in its ability to make a meaningful contribution in strengthening the Special Economic Zones programme and advancing South Africa's broader economic transformation. | Godlimpi was addressing an induction workshop hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) for the SEZ Advisory Board in Johannesburg. | The purpose of the workshop was to orientate the advisory board on the…
(2026-03-18). @wibopm New Banner Productions (March 2026). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-18). Pakistan announces Eid 'pause' in conflict with Afghanistan. newarab.com 
Pakistan announced on Wednesday a "temporary pause" in hostilities with The halt in operations for Eid al-Fitr from Thursday to Monday had been requested by "brotherly Islamic countries" Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, information minister Attaullah Tarar said. | "Pakis…
(2026-03-18). Danish Supreme Court rejects case on arms sales to Israel. newarab.com 
The Palestinian human rights association Al-Haq, ActionAid Denmark, and the Danish branches of Amnesty International and Oxfam had filed a lawsuit against the Danish foreign ministry and national police, which a lower court reject…
(2026-03-17). Chinese Ambassador to Russia refutes alleged 'second China shock' narrative. ecns.cn China presents the world cooperation opportunities, not threats or instability, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an exclusive column for Russian media outlet aif.ru to counter the so-called "second China shock" narrative.
(2026-03-18). Trump wants to overthrow the Cuban president. aljazeera.com The Trump administration says it wants to remove Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel by the end of the year.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-03-18). Scientists race to decode data from Europe's vanishing glaciers. grist.org 
High up in the àñtztal Alps, near the border of Austria and Italy, sprawls the closest thing you can get — scientifically, at least — to a time machine. For thousands of years, snow has fallen here and turned to ice, building layer upon layer of the Weiàüseespitze glacier and archiving invaluable information. For instance, as mining and smelting of metals accelerated 1,000 years ago across Europe, pollutants like arsenic took to the air and fell on the ice. There are natural signatures, too, like chemicals from wildfires that give clues to the climate of the distant past. | Scientists a…
(2026-03-18). Hlabisa reaffirms DDM as key to coordinated service delivery. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa reaffirms DDM as key to coordinated service delivery | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has reaffirmed the District Development Model (DDM) as a central pillar of South Africa's development strategy. | "The DDM acts as the primary operational framework to bridge the gap between planning and service delivery across all 44 districts and eight metropolitan areas," Hlabisa said in a statement on Tuesday. | He stressed that the model's core purpose is intergovernmental alignment and does not replace municipal authority. | Under the framework developed by the D…
(2026-03-18). New Evidence Links Argentina's President to $Libra Fraud. orinocotribune.com This Monday, March 16, Argentina's justice revealed significant new evidence in the ongoing investigation into the $Libra cryptocurrency scandal, which directly involves President Javier Milei. | The newly introduced evidence points to an alleged $5 million agreement tied to the digital asset's launch, implicating not only the President but also his sister, Karina Milei, who serves as the Secretary-General of the Presidency, and a lobbyist identified as Novelli. | This development intensifies investigations into the cryptocurrency's collapse, which caused millions in losses after Milei's social media endorsement.
(2026-03-18). Molineux fit for West Indies tour. tribune.com.pk 
Australia received a boost in their build-up to this year's women's Twenty20 World Cup after captain Sophie Molineux said she was fit and ready to return for the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies. | The 28-year-old was ruled out of the remainder of Australia's multi-format series against India after suffering lower back issues following the opening one-day international in Brisbane last month. | The white-ball tour of West Indies begins on Friday. | "(I will be) playing in the T20s, (I am) available and looking forward ‚&Ar…
(2026-03-18). Counting the horrific waste of the U.S. war machine. liberationnews.org 
This is waste at an unimaginable scale, burning human lives and money away at a rate of millions of dollars per second.
(2026-03-18). Imran's sons don't need visas to visit Pakistan: Tarar. tribune.com.pk 
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the sons of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan do not require visas to visit Pakistan to meet their father, who is currently in prison. | His statement came in response to an appeal from Imran's ex-wife, Jemima Goldsmith, to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging the government to allow Kasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan to visit their father in jail. | "His children are welcome to visit Pakistan on their NICOP cards as Pakistani citizens, for which no visa is required. However, they will fully comply with the laws of Pakistan during their sta…
(2026-03-18). Arteta hails 'magical' Eze. tribune.com.pk 
Mikel Arteta saluted Eberechi Eze's moment of magic as the Arsenal star's thunderbolt inspired a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday. | Arteta's side pounded Leverkusen right from the start at the Emirates Stadium and Eze ensured their dominance was rewarded with a blistering strike from the edge of the area late in the first half. | Declan Rice's clinical finish after the interval sealed Arsenal's 3-1 aggregate victory, setting up a quarter-final clash with Sporting Lisbon. | Eze's first Champions League goal extended his recent revival after a disappointing…
(2026-03-18). Liverpool Came From Behind and Advance in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, March 18 (RHC) — The English club Liverpool beat Turkish side Galatasaray four goals to zero today and advanced to the quarterfinals of the European football Champions League. | Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai (25th minute), Frenchman Hugo Ekitike (51st), Dutchman Ryan Gravenberch (53rd), and Egyptian Mohamed Salah (62nd), who also missed a penalty in stoppage time, scored the goals to overturn the 0-1 deficit from the first leg. | Earlier, Spain's Barcelona thrashed Newcastle United 7-2 in a match marred by controversy over a possible penalty not awarded to the Magpies that could have put th…
(2026-03-18). Iran's Energy Infrastructure Is Now On The Targeting List (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-03-18). Govt calls off Pakistan Day parade, associated events amid austerity measures. dawn.com The government on Tuesday said it will not hold the Pakistan Day parade and other ceremonial events on March 23 in light of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the resulting austerity measures announced by the government. | Pakistan Day — observed on March 23 every year — commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire. | A statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated that in the backdrop of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the consequent austerity measures announced by t…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). "Without immigrants, there is no food, there is no work" : JBS meatpackers defend immigrants as historic strike continues at Greeley, Colorado plant. wsws.org In one of the largest pickets in recent memory, thousands of workers marched and demonstrated outside the factory Tuesday in defense not only of their own living standards, but of all workers.
(2026-03-18). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.
(2026-03-17). HK to host 2026 WIC Asia-Pacific Summit in April. ecns.cn The 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Asia-Pacific Summit is set to take place in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from April 13 to 14, according to a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-03-17). Republic of the Congo President Sassou Nguesso wins re-election, state TV reports. ecns.cn The Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected with 94.82 percent of the vote, state television said on Tuesday, extending his nearly 42 years in power.
(2026-03-18). X back up after brief outage, Downdetector shows. dawn.com Elon Musk's social media platform X was back up after a brief outage for thousands of users on Wednesday, according to Downdetector.com. | At its peak, there were more than 34,500 reports of issues with X in the US, according to Downdetector, before coming down to 845 reports as of 11: 39am ET. | The website also showed that 158 users in Pakistan reported issues with the social media platform at 8: 21pm. Indian media also reported that the outage affected users in the country. ; ⚪ Downdetector tracks outages by collating status reports from a…
(2026-03-18). Elections committee says Ben-Gvir unlawfully used police and Israel Prison Service for propoganda. haaretz.com Last month, Haaretz reported that Ben-Gvir used the police, the prison service, and officers for prohibited political electioneering in two videos — one when he appeared on a police boat promoting his death penalty law and another filmed in the security prisoners' wing at a prison…
(2026-03-18). China's economy remains a sturdy anchor in choppy waters. ecns.cn The curtain fell last Thursday on an important political gathering in China this year. As the "two sessions" concluded, Beijing sent an unequivocal message to a world grappling with heightened uncertainty: China will remain the most stable engine of the global economy.
(2026-03-18). ADB to provide $10bn in financing to Pakistan under new 5-year strategy. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to extend about $10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years under its 2026-30 Country Partnership Strategy (CPS2026-30) launched on Wednesday. | The CPS sets out "a roadmap to support the country's transition to sustainable and inclusive growth through private sector-led development", the Manila-based lending agency said. | "The five-year strategy will focus on three pathways: enabling private sector development, advancing inclusion and empowerment, and enhancing resilience and sustainability", it said, adding these priorities will be reinf…
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel denounces repeated U.S. threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has denounced the repeated public threats made by the United States against Cuba, which include declared plans to forcibly overthrow the constitutional order. | In his message—reposted on the Facebook profile of the Communist Party of Cuba—the President underscored that Washington is using internal economic difficulties as a pretext; difficulties that it has itself caused and exacerbated over more than six decades of aggression and isolation measures. | "They seek to seize…
(2026-03-18). Iraq's gas imports from Iran halted due to war. newarab.com 
The country has been unwillingly drawn into the The cutoff came as Baghdad had barely had time to celebrate a deal to export a fraction of its oil production through Turkey after disruptions t…
(2026-03-18). LIVE: Liverpool vs Galatasaray — Champions League last 16. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Liverpool host the Turkish champions at Anfield.
(2026-03-18). Japan court calls women's sterilisation law 'irrational'. tribune.com.pk 
A Japanese court said Tuesday that a law hugely restricting women's access to sterilisation "lacks rationality", a ruling hailed by plaintiffs as a "step forward". | The Tokyo District Court, however, stopped short of finding the decades-old "maternity protection" law — one of the world's most restrictive barriers to sterilisation — to be outright unconstitutional or illegal. | It dismissed the five women's claim that it is denying them their rights to bodily autonomy. | The landmark lawsuit saw the women unite over innate discomfort with their reproductive abilities, and aversion to what they desc…
(2026-03-18). we ask is that the law be enforced Haifa municipality removes Arabic sign from eatery. haaretz.com After the Haifa municipality ordered the removal of an Arab-owned eatery's sign, activists and city council members say the law, which requires Hebrew signage on businesses, is being selectively enforced against Palestinian citizens…
(2026-03-18). Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over 1961 Congo leader murder. tribune.com.pk 
A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat was ordered on Tuesday to stand trial for participation in "war crimes" over his role leading up to the 1961 killing of Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba. | Etienne Davignon, a one-time European commissioner, is the only person still alive among 10 Belgians accused by the Congolese leader's family of complicity in his murder. | The former Congolese prime minister's grandson, Mehdi Lumumba, welcomed the court decision — which can still be appealed — as a "historic" step towards confronting the country's colonial past. | "We are all relieved," he told A…
(2026-03-18). NGO says 'hundreds killed and wounded' in strike on Kabul clinic. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). Chevron and Big Oil spent $34 million to rollback climate policy in California in 2025. indybay.org As usual, Chevron and the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) spent the most money in the fossil fuel industry – 73% of the $34 million. Chevron finished first in the spending with $12.9 million, while WSPA placed second with $12.4 million, coming to a total of $25.3 million.
(2026-03-18). 4 dead in worst Michigan tornados since 1980 as Democrat Whitmer deflects responsibility. wsws.org A series of rapidly forming deadly tornados struck Michigan, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Indiana between March 5 and March 10, resulting in 11 deaths, at least 20 injuries, and significant damage or destruction to hundreds of buildings across the region.
(2026-03-18). Reviving China—Australia Relations Through Pragmatism, Not Paranoia. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In a world in which geopolitics between states too-often play out in the headlines rather than in hard reality, the China-Australia relationship has become a case study in how frenzied reporting on national security can drown out sensible diplomacy. There exists a healthy and business-minded partnership between the two, but of …
(2026-03-18). Western Technological War Against the Peoples. radiohc.cu Major U.S. and Western Information Technology (IT) and Communication Technology (ICT) companies are waging an extensive and profound cognitive war designed to alter mindsets and distort events—all in an effort to portray the oppressors of the peoples as the "good guys" and the oppressed as the culprits. Concurrently, they carry out cyberattacks against the critical infrastructure of other nations in order to sow confusion.
(2026-03-18). Wednesday 3/18: STANFORD 11 – Pack the Court. indybay.org Santa Clara County Hall of Justice | 190-200 West Hedding Street | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2026-03-18). The Explosion Inside Trump's War Machine: Joe Kent Resigns. counterpunch.org 
Joe Kent's resignation is not an anomaly but an alarm: elite dissent is surfacing early because this war is built on deception. Joe Kent's resignation is shocking, but not for the obvious reason. It is not shocking simply because it comes from within the Trump administration. Any administration of that size, stretching across thousands of
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/21: Canvass For Claudia Jimenez For Richmond Mayor! indybay.org 12929 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA…
(2026-03-18). Minab's murdered schoolgirls: The silence that exposes Western moral selectivity. peoplesworld.org 
(2026-03-18). Trump calls for a delay in summit with Chinese president. wsws.org Trump's expectation that a quick victory over Iran, a strategic partner of China, could be used to extract concessions from Xi has been dashed as the criminal war continues in its third week.
(2026-03-18). At least 17 dead in fighting on Sudan's border with Chad. newarab.com 
The latest heavy fighting between warring parties along The attacks on Monday in Tina left 66 people in serious condition, Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières, or MSF, said in a post on X late Tuesday. | The army said in an update that the paramilitary
(2026-03-18). Pakistan announces 'temporary pause' in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against Afghan Taliban. dawn.com Information Minister Ataullah Tarar on Wednesday announced that Pakistan has decided on a "temporary pause" in the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against the Afghan Taliban in view of Eidul Fitr and at the "request of brotherly Islamic countries". | The information minister made the announcement in a post on the social media platform X. | Operation Ghazab lil-Haq was
(2026-03-18). President Ramaphosa answers Parliament on Mkhwanazi allegations. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa answers Parliament on Mkhwanazi allegations | President Cyril Ramaphosa has submitted responses to Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. ⚪ The committee was established last year, following Mkhwanazi's allegations in a press conference about, amongst others, an alleged criminal syndicate that has spread into law enforcement and intelligence services, and allegations that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu colluded with criminal elements to disband the Political Killings Task Team based in…
(2026-03-18). Fresh inspection belies earlier findings on train accident. dawn.com • Officials who examined Shalimar Express at Rohri had reported faulty brakes in nine carriages | • Eyebrows raised as drivers blamed for failure to stop train in time | LAHORE: A train "is seen as safe for operation" when more than 80 per cent of its braking system is functional, a spokesperson for the Pakistan Railways (PR) said on Tuesday. | In a statement regarding the Shalimar Express, which suffered an
(2026-03-18). CM Bugti says major attack prevented with arrest of 'would-be' female suicide bomber in Khuzdar. dawn.com Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on Wednesday said security forces arrested a "would-be" female suicide bomber in Khuzdar, with the help of "human intelligence". | Addressing a press conference in Quetta, alongside the alleged "would-be" suicide bomber, the chief minister said that terrorist groups in Balochistan were "exploiting" Baloch women. | CM Bugti maintained that the operation to arrest the young woman — identified as Laiba — was carried out with the help of "human intelligence", thanking the people for it. | He added that with her arrest, major destruction had been averted. | The chi…
(2026-03-18). India's obsession with Civil Services is killing innovation. ummid.com In the long run, a nation that values its innovators as much as its administrators will stand a far better chance of building the technological future it hopes to lead.
(2026-03-18). China firmly opposes EU's illicit unilateral sanctions against Chinese entitiesÔºöspokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the European Union (EU)'s illicit unilateral sanctions against Chinese entities and urges the EU to correct its wrong practices and work with China in a responsible and constructive manner to uphold peace, stability and prosperity in cyberspace, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
(2026-03-18). Smiling Over Death: Netanyahu Flaunts 'Kill List' as Huckabee Laughs Along. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff There are moments in politics when the mask slips so completely that no amount of official language can hide what is actually being revealed. One of those moments arrived when Benjamin Netanyahu casually displayed what he described as a punch-card style kill list to Mike Huckabee, smiling as he pointed to names he …
(2026-03-18). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-18). Is China Using the Iran War to Challenge the US Dollar Dominance? thinktank.pk Reports and economic data indicate that China has become the dominant buyer of Iranian crude oil, absorbing the majority of Tehran's exports despite international sanctions. In 2025 alone, Chinese refiners purchased roughly 1.38 million barrels of Iranian oil per day, making China the largest consumer of Iran's crude. Estimates suggest that more than 80—90% of …
(2026-03-18). Cuba's president outlines nation's response to U.S. energy blockade. peoplesworld.org 
At a press conference with Cuban reporters on March 13, President Miguel Díaz-Canel reviewed his government's analyses, actions, and plans as Cuba copes with the recently-imposed U.S. oil blockade. President Donald Trump on Jan. 29 announced that tariffs would be applied to nations exporting oil to Cuba. Díaz-Canel's press conference reflects adjustments and new realities …
(2026-03-18). PM Shehbaz orders steps to expand housing finance access for low-income citizens. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed officials to take practical measures to ensure that housing finance reaches ordinary citizens effectively, the Prime Minister's Office said in a press release. | According to the statement, the prime minister chaired a meeting at the Prime Minister's House to review the affairs of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Works. Addressing the participants, the prime minister said, "Providing housing for low-income groups, launching affordable housing projects, including encouraging private sector participation, and improving public facilities are among our top pri…
(2026-03-18). India's privatisation drive derails because of weak investor interest in state-run firms: report. dawn.com India is considering shelving three planned privatisation sales amid weak investor appetite, two government sources said, a slump that has already derailed its attempt to sell a stake in IDBI Bank and is a fresh blow to the government's flagship divestment programme. | The privatisation plan, delayed for years, is now facing fresh setbacks that include dwindling interest in state-run firms such as Shipping Corporation of India and HLL Lifecare, besides the collapse of the IDBI Bank stake sale last week after bids fell short of the government's minimum price. | India's finance, shipping and health ministries and t…
(2026-03-18). Lachlan Bayliss: A Rising Star in New Zealand Football. devdiscourse.com Lachlan Bayliss's football career, nurtured in Australia's north, is set to reach new heights as the Newcastle Jets midfielder prepares for his inaugural New Zealand camp in Auckland. With aspirations to join Darren Bazeley's World Cup squad, Bayliss, 23, seeks to capitalize on his current form.
(2026-03-18). Mexico invites Spain's king to World Cup in sign of thaw. scmp.com Spain's King Felipe VI has been invited to the 2026 World Cup in Mexico by President Claudia Sheinbaum, the royal palace said on Wednesday, signalling a thaw in relations between the two countries. | Diplomatic relations have been strained since 2019, when the Mexican government demanded that the Spanish crown apologise for the abuses committed during the conquest and subsequent colonisation of the Americas in the 16th century.
(2026-03-18). Iranian women footballers return home after withdrawing Australia asylum bids. scmp.com The Iranian women's soccer team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there. | Australia had granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member after they sought asylum, saying they feared possible persecution if they returned to Iran.
(2026-03-18). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-17). Team China falls 1-2 to Australia in AFC Women's Asian Cup semifinals. ecns.cn In the semifinals of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Tuesday, Team China suffered a narrow 1?2 defeat to Australia, missing out on a place in the final.
(2026-03-18). EU worries over 'legal gap' on online child sex abuse. tribune.com.pk 
Squabbling between EU countries and lawmakers over how to best tackle child sexual abuse material online is set to create a "major" gap in protection, Brussels warned Tuesday, with talks deadlocked days before current rules expire. | A European Union legal framework for online platforms and messaging services to detect and report abusive images on a voluntary basis is set to lapse on April 3. | "If no agreement is found by then, there will be a major legal gap in the protection of children from sexual abuse," European Commission spokesman Markus Lammert told a press conference in Brussels Tuesday. | But EU sou…
(2026-03-18). Coal Needs Boots on the Ground. wattsupwiththat.com Over the last two decades, the coal industry has ceded much of the battlefield to its opponents and even now seems somewhat complacent about its future. The Trump Administration will be gone three in years. And even while Trump is in office, state regulators and utilities are proceeding to close coal power plants throughout the country — Colorado, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Washington, on and on. Decisions on these remaining plants will be made over the next several years. Such decisions will not be made at the national level, but rather in communities, states and regions. If they want…
(2026-03-18). Foreign exchange constraints crop up in oil supply chain despite improvement in stock of petroleum products. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Despite improved stock covers of petroleum products, foreign exchange constraints have started to crop up in the oil supply chain due to additional costs of skyrocketing global prices, insurance and import premiums, and freight charges. | The issue was formally raised at a meeting of the special cabinet committee formed to monitor petroleum prices, presided over by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. | The oil industry complained that credit limits for oil companies (OMCs) in Pakistani currency remained unchanged, despite their foreign exchange requirements increasing more than double since…
(2026-03-18). Is your state becoming uninsurable? We have the latest data. grist.org 
In recent years, as the United States has suffered a series of damaging climate disasters, experts have warned that the nation is headed toward a homeowner's insurance crisis. Insurance companies
(2026-03-18). Florida executes Michael Lee King, dismissing his childhood traumatic brain injury claims. wsws.org King's case exposes a legal system that disposes of individuals, mostly men, whose minds were fractured long before they ended anyone else's life. King suffered a significant traumatic brain injury during childhood, causing permanent neurological damage.
(2026-03-18). U.S. allies decline to be bullied into joining convicted felon Trump's war against Iran. indybay.org Photo of Country Joe McDonald of Berkeley, at Woodstock in 1969, who passed away recently…
(2026-03-18). An update on immigrants who were detained in Trump's crackdown on campus activism. whyy.org Just over a year ago, the Trump administration began an immigration enforcement campaign that swept up multiple people who had taken part in pro-Palestinian activism on U.S. college campuses. | The Kordia, a 33-year-old Palestinian…
(2026-03-18). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-18). Saturday 3/21: Mass Online Rally: Stand with Iran against U.S. Imperialist and Zionist assault. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/iran-3-21…
(2026-03-18). Saturday 4/25: SIX is for 6enocide – Powerful Poetry by Daniel Reyes. indybay.org Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Soquel Wharf Rd, Capitola…
(2026-03-18). Postbank obtains FSP license. sanews.gov.za Postbank obtains FSP license | The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, has welcomed with delight the successful registration of Postbank as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. | This means that Postbank is now authorised and regulated to provide financial services that meet the standards set by the regulator, under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act). | To obtain and maintain an FSP license, institutions must meet stringent regulatory requirements covering governance, compliance, risk manage…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh. ummid.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in India's immediate neighbourhood – Bangladesh and Nepal, which might have an impact on India's regional aspirations and impact.
(2026-03-18). Pakistan-China trade through Khunjerab 'in full swing'. dawn.com GILGIT: Trade activity between Pakistan and Chi ≠na through the Khunjerab Pass is in full swing, with exports from Pakistan to China and Central Asian states increasing this year. | However, local traders have expressed concerns over the non-implementation of the PM's announcement regarding tax exemptions on impor ≠ted items for local consumption. | Pakistan Customs Col ≠lec ≠tor Gilgit-Baltistan Shahid Jan told Dawn that 1,774 consignments impor ≠ted from China through the Khunjerab Pass were cleared at Sost Dry Port up to March. He said Pakis ≠tan Customs collected Rs10.16 billion in revenue a…
(2026-03-18). From Starlink to the state: When platform monopolies become political power. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-18). Years of Meddling in Cuba and Nicaragua. counterpunch.org 
The head of a prominent U.S.-funded nongovernmental organization has recently acknowledged years of involvement in subversive operations in Cuba and Nicaragua, some in defiance of executive policies. Damon Wilson, president of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), confirmed in testimony before Congress last month that his organization has spent years supporting dissidents who are seeking regime change in Cuba
(2026-03-18). Reason behind Babar's exclusion from Bangladesh ODIs revealed. tribune.com.pk 
Was Babar Azam unfit or dropped? The mystery has been solved. The senior batter was not included in the national squad for the Bangladesh tour due to being out of form. | Later, when he refused to play in the National T20 Cup citing pain in his leg, PCB doctor Javed Mughal examined his injury, which turned out to be serious, and treatment was started. | According to details, the selection committee had not included Babar Azam in the squad for the Bangladesh tour due to his poor performance in the World Cup. Later, coach Mike Hesson said that Babar was not dropped, but rested to give opportunities to young play…
(2026-03-18). New Polling: As Trump's War Drives Up Energy Prices, Americans Call for Corporate Profiteering Crackdown. commondreams.org As President Trump's escalating war with Iran pushes energy prices higher, Americans are looking for ways to keep electricity bills in check. New
(2026-03-18). (FROM THE VAULT) That Time Pro-Public Defender Graffiti Ran For A Year And A Half!!! indybay.org On Martin Luther King Day 2023, "Public Defenders Rock" was written on a pole IFO the Hall Of Justice. It almost made it to 4th of July 2024…
(2026-03-18). Drugs and illicit goods intercepted at Oshoek border. sanews.gov.za Drugs and illicit goods intercepted at Oshoek border | Officials of the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have intercepted a truck transporting illicit drugs and goods at the Oshoek port of entry. | BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended the officials for the successful joint operation. | On Monday at approximately 20h00, a truck travelling from Eswatini into South Africa was intercepted at the Oshoek port of entry during an operation involving the BMA, SARS and SAPS. | Upon conducting a thorough search of the veh…
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Senegal stripped of AFCON title. tribune.com.pk 
Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final. | Several Senegalese players controversially walked off the pitch in Rabat during the final on January 18 in protest when the hosts were awarded a penalty late in second-half stoppage time. | After Senegal's players eventually returned having been coaxed back onto the pitch by captain Sadio Mane, Morocco missed the penalty and Pape Gueye went on to score the goal in extra time t…
(2026-03-18). China's Use of Renminbi and CIPS Challenges US Dollar but Falls Short. fairobserver.com 
Recent analysis by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) highlights an important shift in the global financial architecture. In their article, "How Cross-Border Chinese RMB Flows May Weaken US Sanctions," CFR economists Benn Steil and Yuma Schuster argue that the apparent decline in renminbi (RMB) payments recorded by SWIFT does not necessarily signal a weakening…
(2026-03-18). Leaked audio reveals Mojtaba Khamenei's narrow escape in missile strike. hindustantimes.com Leaked audio reveals dramatic new details about how Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped death during a deadly missile strike targeting the compound of Ali Khamenei. According to reports, Mojtaba stepped out moments before multiple missiles hit the building, killing his father and devastating key sections of the compound. The audio, reportedly discussed among senior Iranian clerics and IRGC commanders, suggests at least three missiles were used—one striking Khamenei's location directly, another hitting Mojtaba's quarters, and a third targeting a nearby residence. Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have survived with…
(2026-03-18). Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates. tribune.com.pk 
Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers. | Below is the latest on flights, in alphabetical order: | AEGEAN AIRLINES (AGNr.AT) | Greece's largest carrier cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until April 22, and to Erbil and Baghdad until May 24. Flights to Dubai were cancelled until April 19 and to Riyadh until April 18. | AIR BALTIC | Latvia's airBaltic said all flights to Tel Aviv had been cancelled until April 5. All flights to Dubai have been ca…
(2026-03-18). Toward A Revolutionary Charter For Comprehensive Liberation. popularresistance.org As liberation movements in the Global South forged their new political language reflecting the perspective of colonized peoples, Amílcar Cabral was one of several leaders who identified the role of intellectuals and the educated elite as a critical vulnerability at the heart of popular revolutions. | Some intellectuals have sought to promote Western-friendly approaches while normalizing conciliatory, defeatist frameworks. | Cabral's warning resurfaces sharply in the Palestinian and Arab context, after a brutal and unprecedented genocide met with a widespread silence and betrayal from the public, and complicity on…
(2026-03-17). China ramps up training of 'tech matchmakers' to turn innovation into growth. ecns.cn China is accelerating efforts to cultivate a new generation of "tech matchmakers" to speed up the commercialization of scientific breakthroughs, as it seeks to turn its expanding research strength into a more powerful driver of economic growth.
(2026-03-18). Larijani assassination deepens uncertainty over Iran war, analysts warn. dawn.com WASHINGTON: The Analysts warn that his absence removes one of the few moderating voices capable of preventing further escalation. | As the New York Times
(2026-03-18). Sky News to cut ties with UAE over 'RSF support in Sudan war'. newarab.com 
(2026-03-17). 45 million more face hunger threat from extended Mideast war: UN. ecns.cn An extra 45 million people could face acute hunger if the Middle East war rages on beyond June, swelling the number worldwide to a "terrible" high, the United Nations warned Tuesday.
(2026-03-18). Discos seek higher fuel cost adjustment for February. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: After charging Rs1.63 per unit as positive fuel cost adjustment (FCA) this month, power companies have sought another Rs1.64 per unit for April bills as demand increased. | The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) demanded the higher fuel cost on account of power consumed in February, even though more than 75 per cent of power generation came from domestic and cheaper sources. | Electricity consumption was reported to be around 11.42pc higher than the same month of last year but about 15pc lower than January 2026. | Once approved, the power companies would charge an additional amount of about Rs12.2b…
(2026-03-18). Controlling Kharg Island: Options for United States. ummid.com The Trump administration is weighing whether US Special Forces could seize or neutralise the Kharg Island as part of its strategy to pressure Iran during the continuing war.
(2026-03-18). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-18). Which BRICS Bark at Imperialism — and Which Are its Running Dogs? counterpunch.org 
Three months before taking power in 1949, Mao Tse-tung wrote of the solidarity required for the Chinese people's revolution, remarking that a "principal and fundamental experience" was to "unite in a common struggle with those nations of the world which treat us as equals and unite with the peoples of all countries." Mao warned, though,
(2026-03-18). US Marine unit steams toward Middle East amid growing threats of ground invasion of Iran. wsws.org The USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault carrier bearing the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, was tracked Tuesday transiting the Strait of Malacca on its way to the Persian Gulf.
(2026-03-18). Samsung Elec, AMD sign MoU on AI memory, explore foundry partnership. tribune.com.pk 
Samsung Electronics, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership on memory chip supplies for artificial intelligence infrastructure, the companies said on Wednesday. | The agreement will focus on supplying Samsung's next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) for AMD's upcoming Instinct MI455X AI accelerators, as well as optimised DDR5 memory for AMD's sixth-generation EPYC processors, they said in a statement. | The companies will also discuss opportunities for a foundry partn…
(2026-03-18). Illinois Results: Daniel Biss Beats Kat Abughazaleh in Blow to Left and AIPAC Alike. theintercept.com 
Pro-Israel, AI, and crypto groups saw mixed results across Illinois as outside interests sought to snatch up open seats that favor Democrats.
(2026-03-18). US judge orders restoration of Voice of America. dawn.com WASHINGTON: A federal judge has ordered the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to recall more than 1,000 Voice of America (VOA) journalists and staff by March 23 and restore the broadcaster's operations. | In a sweeping decision announced on Tuesday, US District Judge Royce C. Lamberth found that actions taken under the agency's previous leadership to The ruling directs USAGM to return VOA and affiliated networks to the air and reinstate employees who had…
(2026-03-18). Sunday 4/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-03-18). New energy policies in California threatening America's national security. onlineopinion.com.au No refineries, no fuel. How does California sustain America's military and ports as local supply disappears?
(2026-03-18). Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eidul Fitr on Friday. dawn.com Saudi Arabia announced that Eidul Fitr would be celebrated on Friday, according to a statement published by state media. | "The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Thursday, is the completion of the 30th day of the month of Ramazan, and that Friday is the day of the Blessed Eidul Fitr," the Saudi Press Agency reported. ; ⚪ Across the Muslim world, Ramazan festivities this year were overshadowed by the ongoing
(2026-03-18). RQ-180 Secret Stealth Drone Appears To Have Made An Emergency Landing At A Greek Air Base. twz.com 
Spotters in Greece have caught an especially good look at what very much appears to be a stealthy, long-range, high-altitude (HALE) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drone commonly Pictures of the dark-colored, flying-wing type aircraft landing at Larissa National Airport, also known as Larissa Air Base, situated in the Greek city of the same name, were published earlier today…
(2026-03-18). Information ministry rubbishes Afghan Taliban's claims of hospital being hit in Kabul. dawn.com Pakistan on Tuesday dismissed claims made by the Afghan Taliban that its armed forces allegedly struck a hospital in Kabul, stating that the target was "Camp Phoenix", which is several kilometres away from the hospital. | The development comes amid the ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, which was
(2026-03-18). Iran war exposes fractures in global order, says former envoy Masood Khan. tribune.com.pk Ambassador Masood Khan, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and ex-Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, has said the ongoing conflict involving Iran has exposed deep fissures in the global order, highlighting strategic miscalculations, severe humanitarian consequences, and the growing isolation of the United States on the international stage. | In a televised analysis, Ambassador Khan noted that recent military strikes have caused extensive damage across Iran, targeting military personnel, strategic installations, and civilian infrastructure, resulting in a serious humanitarian crisis with high…
(2026-03-17). Shenzhou-21 crew completes second series of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2026-03-18). China tech giant Tencent logs 16% jump in annual net profit. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese internet giant Tencent on Wednesday reported a 16 percent jump in full-year net profit, with gaming still its main business driver even as the company extends its AI push. | Tencent, the world's largest video game publisher, is competing to offer artificial intelligence tools with its domestic tech rivals including Alibaba, Baidu and ByteDance. | "We sustained healthy growth rates in 2025, as AI capabilities improved our ad targeting and supported more engagement with our games," CEO Ma Huateng said in a statement. "Our highly resilient and cash generative core businesses provide us with the resources…
(2026-03-18). Iran uses 'selective passage' to control Hormuz shipping. newarab.com 
(2026-03-18). TikTokers' bail in gambling apps case extended. dawn.com LAHORE: A sessions court on Tuesday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of TikTokers Additional District and Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmad Qureshi heard the bail petitions of the TikTokers, who appeared before the court on the expiry of their bail period. | The judge summoned the complete investigation record of the case from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Age…
(2026-03-18). Atletico boss Simeone defends Spurs star Romero. tribune.com.pk 
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said he is a "big fan" of Cristian Romero as he defended the under-fire Tottenham captain ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg clash. | Simeone was linked with a move for Romero last year, but the Argentine centre-back eventually signed a new contract keeping him at Tottenham until 2029. | Despite the new deal, Romero has been a lightning rod for controversy this season. | He has been sent off twice, sparking criticism of his lack of discipline, and also made pointed comments about the club's hierarchy on social media. | Simeone was asked about Romero i…
(2026-03-18). Satellite images reveal damage of the widening Middle East war. scmp.com Satellite images are beginning to be released, giving a glimpse into the toll of the Iran war, with ships ablaze in an Iranian port and destroyed buildings at an American base. | Information has so far been scarce about the damage being done across the Middle East, particularly when it's inside closed military facilities, since the start of the war on February 28.
(2026-03-18). Tuesday 3/17: Stop the War: A Movement Call for Self-Determination and Freedom. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/stopthewar_now…
(2026-03-17). Nvidia bets on AI inference as chip revenue opportunity hits $1 trillion. ecns.cn Nvidia said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence (AI) chips may reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, as the company outlined a strategy to compete more aggressively in the fast-growing market for ‚Äårunning AI systems in real time.
(2026-03-18). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-18). 'Trust deficit' delays analysis of artefacts. dawn.com LARKANA: Despite a Trust deficit is cited as the reason, as a couple of officials concerned without mincing words had expressed their apprehension that the object might be stolen or damaged in the process. | The coins — believed to be belonging to the era of Kushan Ruler Vasudeva-I (c. 200-225 AD) — weigh 5.55kgs and were found stuffed in an earthen pot (jar). The object…
(2026-03-18). WRONG, Chicago Tribune, Climate Change Isn't Making Hailstorms Worse. wattsupwiththat.com The Chicago Tribune failed in its journalistic duty of producing a story grounded in facts. Instead of merely reporting on the danger and human interest aspects of the recent severe storms, they attempted to fearmonger people into believing extreme weather is getting worse due to climate change. It's not, as historical observational weather data show that there is no sustained trend of worsening storms. The computer model projections the Chicago Tribune cited as showing climate change-worsened weather are not much better than the simulations produced by fantasy computer games.
(2026-03-18). 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.
(2026-03-18). Building Bridges in Yemen: A Gulf Opportunity to Stabilize the South. fairobserver.com The Middle East is undergoing profound geopolitical transformations driven by shifts in global power balances, evolving alliances and intensifying conflicts. While analyst often focuses on the impact of such changes on major regional players, these developments also affect fragile states. Yemen, in particular, has become a key arena for regional competition, and the recent geopolitical…
(2026-03-17). Viral Chongqing nightscape video wows viewers with vision of China's urban future. ecns.cn A viral video showcasing the illuminated skyline of has sparked widespread discussion online, with viewers around the world weighing in on China's rapid urban development.
(2026-03-18). PSX continues recovery, surges over 4,200 points. dawn.com The Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 continued its recovery on Wednesday, surging by over 4,200 points during intraday trade. | The The KSE-100 plunged to an intraday low of 150,284.25 points at around 9: 30am, then reached its intraday high of 154,684.45 points at 1: 30pm, before settling at 154,292.25. | Topline Securities noted the bullish momentum reflected "recovery in overall market sentiment". | "The upward movement was lar…
(2026-03-17). 100,000 flee South Sudan offensive into Ethiopia: UNICEF. ecns.cn The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday that an order by South Sudan's army to evacuate the opposition held town of Akobo earlier this month, forced around 100,000 people to flee across the border into Ethiopia.
(2026-03-18). We are outraged that humanitarian workers continue to be killed across conflicts. icrc.org This statement is attributed to Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross…
(2026-03-18). Kenya's 'drought amid plenty'. aljazeera.com Rains have begun in Kenya, but the north remains parched. Catherine Soi reports from Turkana.
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel denounces repeated U.S. threats against Cuba. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has denounced the repeated public threats made by the United States against Cuba, which include declared plans to forcibly overthrow the constitutional order. | In his message—reposted on the Facebook profile of the Communist Party of Cuba—the President underscored that Washington is using internal economic difficulties as a pretext; difficulties that it has itself caused and exacerbated over more than six decades of aggression and isolation measures. | "They seek to seize…
(2026-03-18). Japan beat South Korea 4-1 to meet Australia in Women's Asian Cup final. aljazeera.com Japan will face Australia in the final of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup after beating South Korea 2-1 in the semifinal.
(2026-03-18). Landmark Trial for Belgian Colonial Crimes to Go Ahead. hrw.org Click to expand Image | (From left) Family members of murdered Congolese independence icon Patrice Lumumba Yema Lumumba and Mehdi Lumumba, with their Belgian and German lawyers, hold a press conference in Brussels, on January 19, 2026 after a Belgian court hearing on a potential prosecution for the 1961 killing. | © 2026 John Thys/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-03-18). China a more dependable partner, Western polls find. ecns.cn Opinion polls conducted recently in major Western countries have indicated a significant shift in public perception, with China increasingly viewed as a reliable partner and a global leader in technology.
(2026-03-18). Iranian projectile hits near Australian base in UAE amid widening Middle East crisis. tribune.com.pk 
An Iranian projectile hit near Australia's military headquarters for the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday but caused no injuries, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. | It landed at 9: 15 Sydney time (2215 GMT Tuesday) near the Al Minhad base. | "I can confirm that no Australian personnel were injured, and everyone is absolutely safe," Albanese told reporters. | The projectile caused "minor damage" to an accommodation block and a medical facility, the Australian leader said. | Al Minhad Air Base ⚪ just 24 kilometres (15 miles) south of Dubai ⚪ has hosted Australian forces since 2003 and s…
(2026-03-18). They Would Not Dream of Flowers: Translating Through the Tehran Blackout. publicbooks.org As the entire country was plunged into a digital blackout, the only light remaining in my room was the cold, clinical glow of my disconnected laptop. There, in that forced isolation, I sat translating a story about death.
(2026-03-18). President hails successful separation of conjoined twins at Limpopo hospital. sanews.gov.za President hails successful separation of conjoined twins at Limpopo hospital | President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Dr Nyaweleni Tshifularo and his medical team for successfully separating conjoined twins in a groundbreaking operation at a rural hospital in Limpopo. | The twins, who were born on 28 January 2026, at Mankweng Hospital, underwent a complex surgical procedure that marked a historic milestone for South Africa's public healthcare system. | President Ramaphosa described the operation as "unbelievable" and "miraculous", noting that such highly specialised procedures are typically performed at lea…
(2026-03-18). UAW threatens to block strike by student workers at Columbia University. wsws.org Following a 91.5 percent strike authorization vote by student workers, the UAW bureaucracy has threatened to withhold approval of a strike unless the campus local waters down its demands.
(2026-03-18). Iran: U.S. imperialism's first AI war. peoplesworld.org 
War is increasingly being fought less by humans and more by algorithms. In Iran, we see how artificial intelligence is driving the pace of destruction to an unprecedented speed, bringing with it a host of profound moral problems. New wars are rarely purely military; they also serve as testing zones for technology. The current conflict in …
(2026-03-17). Chinese scientists discover 'zero-pollution' microbial herbicide. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new microbial herbicide that can control weeds without polluting the environment while also supporting crop growth, offering a potential alternative to conventional chemical herbicides.
(2026-03-18). Indivisible and No Kings Rallies March 28. mediasanctuary.org On March 28, more than 2000 events are planned for the last No Kings protest, including several in the Capital District. Local indivisible groups are organizing a protest at 1 PM on Central Ave (near Colvin). Many other events are also planned, including one at the State Capitol. Frances Sweet of Troy Indivisble and local artist Bev Cahill talk about the local events, including protesting the renewal of the City of Troy's contract for FLOCK license reading cameras. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-03-18). A New Study Challenges the Climate Establishment's Key Warming Metric. globalresearch.ca For years the public has been told that the science of climate change is settled. Governments, media outlets, and international organizations frequently assert that the evidence for dangerous planetary warming is overwhelming. | Yet one of the most important measurements supporting …
(2026-03-18). The Independent Newsroom That Brought Pine Plains' Flock Deal to Light. mediasanctuary.org The New Pine Plains Herald is the independent newsroom that brought Pine Plains' Flock Safety deal to light. Elizabeth Press spoke with The New Pine Plains Herald's Editor-in-Chief, Patrick Grego about his nonprofit, online, weekly newspaper and his reporting on Flock Safety.
(2026-03-18). Wednesday 3/18: Kaiser NUHW Mental Health Therapists To Strike. indybay.org Northern California and the Central Valley will include picket lines Outside Kaiser hospitals in Oakland, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Fresno and Santa Clara…
(2026-03-18). Nonviolent Peaceforce – An Interview with Anna Zaros. indybay.org Interview with Anna Zaros, Director for Advancement for Nonviolent Peaceforce.
(2026-03-18). Israel bombards Beirut, destroys bridges in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel repeatedly struck central Beirut on Wednesday, with Lebanese authorities reporting a death toll of at least 12 including a director for Lebanon was Israel responded with intense strikes…
(2026-03-18). Parliament's Unorthodox Weekend Session: Adjusting for Festivities. devdiscourse.com In a rare move, Parliament will convene this weekend to make up for the upcoming holidays marking Ugadi and Eid. According to a notification by the Chair on Wednesday, the Lok Sabha will not meet on Thursday and Friday, with Ugadi festivities on Thursday and the potential Eid celebration on Friday or Saturday, contingent upon moon sighting.
(2026-03-18). PSG, Real march into UCL last eight. tribune.com.pk 
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, record 15-time winners Real Madrid and Arsenal surged into the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, while Sporting produced a brilliant comeback in Portugal to end Bodo/Glimt's remarkable run. | PSG appear to be coming back into the form which saw them win the Champions League for the first time in their history last season, as the French club crushed Chelsea 3-0 in London to claim a comprehensive 8-2 aggregate victory in their last-16 tie. | Chelsea had been left with a mountain to climb after a late collapse in last week's first leg, and PSG quickly snuffed out any…
(2026-03-17). Xi meets National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-03-17). Russia's Progress MS-31 cargo spacecraft completes mission. ecns.cn Russia's cargo spacecraft Progress MS-31 has been deorbited after completing an eight-month mission at the International Space Station (ISS), with its remaining fragments falling into a non-navigational area of the Pacific Ocean, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos said Monday.
(2026-03-18). Sporting Lisbon thrash Bodo/Glimt to reach UCL quarters. tribune.com.pk 
Sporting Lisbon made an impressive comeback to hammer Norwegian giantkillers Bodo/Glimt 5-0 on Tuesday and reach the Champions League quarter-finals 5-3 on aggregate. | After a 3-0 last 16 first leg defeat last week north of the Arctic Circle, Sporting produced a ruthless display in Portugal to book a spot in the last eight for the first time since the 1982/83 season. | Bodo/Glimt have drawn admirers across the world for their superb performances in this season's Champions League but once Goncalo Inacio opened the scoring, the Portuguese champions never looked back. | Pedro Goncalves and Luis Suarez netted to…
(2026-03-18). Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-18). Gaceta Oficial publica nueva ley del Registro Civil. cubadebate.cu La Gaceta Oficial ordinaria número 26, de hoy, publicó la nueva Ley 180 "Del Registro Civil" y sus disposiciones complementarias. La principal novedad es la creación de un registro único computarizado, que se inicia con el nacimiento y termina con la defunción, y en orden cronológico va añadiendo datos de los diferentes actos jurídicos que realiza la persona durante su vida.
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel: Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció este martes que Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a nuestro país, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. | "Usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas", señaló el jefe de Estado en su cuenta en la red social X.Pretenden y anuncian planes para adueñarse del país, de sus recursos, de las propiedades y hasta de la misma economía que buscan asfixiar para rendirno…
(2026-03-18). EE.UU.: Renuncia director del Centro Nacional Antiterrorista. radiohc.cu Joe Kent, director del Centro Nacional de Contraterrorismo (NCTC) de Estados Unidos, renunció a su cargo, este martes, lo que representa la primera dimisión de un alto funcionario de la administración Trump, motivada por la guerra contra Irán. | En un mensaje publicado en redes sociales, Kent sostuvo: Mi conciencia no me permite apoyar la guerra que se está librando en Irán. Irán no representaba una amenaza inminente para nuestra nación". | La renuncia llega en un momento de creciente tensión dentro de la coalición política de Trump. | Ex candidato político con vínculos en sectores de la derecha estadounidense y a…
(2026-03-18). Díaz-Canel: Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció este martes que Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a nuestro país, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. | "Usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas", señaló el jefe de Estado en su cuenta en la red social X.Pretenden y anuncian planes para adueñarse del país, de sus recursos, de las propiedades y hasta de la misma economía que buscan asfixiar para rendirno…
(2026-03-18). Cuba ya tiene todas sus provincias interconectadas al SEN. radiohc.cu La Unión Nacional Eléctrica (UNE) informó que ya todos los territorios de Cuba quedaron este martes interconectados entre sí con el enlace de la oriental provincia de Granma. | La UNE puntualizó en la red social de Facebook que continúan las unidades de generación térmica preparando condiciones para sincronizar al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN). | Por su parte, la Empresa Eléctrica de La Habana comunicó que el SEN quedó restablecido y con él los servicios fundamentales a la población. | Añadió que se encuentran en rotación bloques y circuitos, además de las afectaciones por déficit. | También se informó…
(2026-03-18). Médicos cubanos han salvado a más de 700 mil pacientes en México. cubadebate.cu La labor en México de la Brigada Médica Cubana ha permitido salvar la vida de más de 700 mil pacientes en todo el país, sobre todo de zonas de mayor vulnerabilidad, de acuerdo con fuentes con conocimiento del convenio firmado por los gobiernos de ambas naciones.
(2026-03-18). Sincronizada Unidad No. 4 de Termoeléctrica cienfueguera que estaba en reparación. radiohc.cu La Unidad No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, enclavada en la zona Industrial de Obourke en la ciudad cubana Cienfuegos quedó sincronizada al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional con 120 MW, de una capacidad instalada de 158 MW. | Este bloque No. 4 se encontraba sometido a una reparación ampliada a la caldera y la turbina desde hacía poco más de un año de trabajo, pese a las limitaciones de recursos ocasionados por el bloqueo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Asimismo, la Unidad No. 3, ambas de tecnología japonesa, fue sincronizada con sus 158 MW después de la reciente caída del Sistem…
(2026-03-18). Sincronizada Unidad No. 4 de Termoeléctrica cienfueguera que estaba en reparación. radiohc.cu La Unidad No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, enclavada en la zona Industrial de Obourke en la ciudad cubana Cienfuegos quedó sincronizada al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional con 120 MW, de una capacidad instalada de 158 MW. | Este bloque No. 4 se encontraba sometido a una reparación ampliada a la caldera y la turbina desde hacía poco más de un año de trabajo, pese a las limitaciones de recursos ocasionados por el bloqueo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Asimismo, la Unidad No. 3, ambas de tecnología japonesa, fue sincronizada con sus 158 MW después de la reciente caída del Sistem…
(2026-03-18). Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez: "Cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable" cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos amenaza públicamente a Cuba, casi a diario, con derrocar por la fuerza el orden constitucional. Y usa un indignante pretexto: las duras limitaciones de la debilitada economía que ellos han agredido y pretendido aislar hace más de seis décadas. Ante el peor escenario, a Cuba la acompaña una certeza: cualquier agresor externo chocará con una resistencia inexpugnable. Cuba está firme.
(2026-03-18). Cinco cetros para Cuba en clasificatorio boxístico. cubadebate.cu La conquista de cinco fajas selló el desempeño de Cuba en el clasificatorio para el torneo de boxeo de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. Dueña de los 13 cupos intentados en la ciudad mexicana de Guadalajara, la formación de la Isla alzó todas sus coronas en el sector masculino y dejó buenas señales entre las damas.
(2026-03-18). Cuba obtiene cinco medallas de oro y dos de plata en clasificatorio de boxeo. radiohc.cu La selección masculina de boxeo de Cuba conquistó cinco medallas de oro y dos de plata en el torneo clasificatorio disputado en Guadalajara, México, para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. | Entre las cinco victorias en la final, Alejandro Claro (55 kg) se impuso 5-0 al guatemalteco Daniel Mijangos; Erislandy àÅlvarez (65 kg), también resultó vencedor unánime frente al nicaragàºense Andy Javier Caballero; y Saidel Horta (60 kg) se impuso por no presentación de su rival. | Yusnier Sorsano (70 kg) y Keylor García (80 kg) se colgaron los otros dos títulos para la mayor isla de…
(2026-03-18). Puerto Rico se suma al envío de medicamentos especializados para Cuba. radiohc.cu Organizaciones y activistas vinculados a diversos sectores de Puerto Rico se unieron este martes al clamor mundial de apoyo humanitario al pueblo de Cuba ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos. | Bajo el lema "Cuba: Solidaridad global contra el asedio, no más bloqueo", llegaron a la nación antillana importantes donativos de diversas partes del mundo, iniciativa que el 21 de marzo tendrá uno de sus momentos cumbres cuando se espera el arribo de decenas de embarcaciones humanitarias de todas las regiones. | La reverenda Eunice Santana y el activista Carlos Vega informaron en rueda de prensa…
(2026-03-18). Is China Using Energy Security to Pressure Taiwan Amid Global Crises? moderndiplomacy.eu China has long pursued reunification with Taiwan, framing it as a historic and political imperative. The island has consistently rejected Beijing's sovereignty claims, maintaining its de facto independence and relying on international partners, particularly the United States, for security and resources. The ongoing Middle East war, which has disrupted global energy supplies and critical shipping …
(2026-03-18). Cinco cetros para Cuba en clasificatorio boxístico. cubadebate.cu La conquista de cinco fajas selló el desempeño de Cuba en el clasificatorio para el torneo de boxeo de los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. Dueña de los 13 cupos intentados en la ciudad mexicana de Guadalajara, la formación de la Isla alzó todas sus coronas en el sector masculino y dejó buenas señales entre las damas.
(2026-03-18). Otorgan categoría de Profesor Emérito de la Universidad Central a destacada pedagoga villaclareña. radiohc.cu 
Por sus méritos y entrega sin límites a la formación de las nuevas generaciones, la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas otorgó la categoría docente especial de Profesor Emérito de la Facultad de Humanidades a la Doctora en Ciencias Mayra Rodríguez Ruíz, quien por más de 40 años, desde 1978, atesora una rica trayectoria en la casa de altos estudios villaclareña. | Confianza, respeto, y pasión son virtudes de esta pedagoga, jubilada y reincorporada, que entre otras responsabilidades, ha sido Jefa de departamentos, Vicedecana docente de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Decana de la Facultad de Humanidad…
(2026-03-18). Otorgan categoría de Profesor Emérito de la Universidad Central a destacada pedagoga villaclareña. radiohc.cu Por sus méritos y entrega sin límites a la formación de las nuevas generaciones, la Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas otorgó la categoría docente especial de Profesor Emérito de la Facultad de Humanidades a la Doctora en Ciencias Mayra Rodríguez Ruíz, quien por más de 40 años, desde 1978, atesora una rica trayectoria en la casa de altos estudios villaclareña. | Confianza, respeto, y pasión son virtudes de esta pedagoga, jubilada y reincorporada, que entre otras responsabilidades, ha sido Jefa de departamentos, Vicedecana docente de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Decana de la Facultad de Humanidad…
(2026-03-18). UE deveria negociar com a Rússia afirma líder belga. globalresearch.ca Alguns líderes europeus comeàßam a admitir a necessidade de um diálogo produtivo com Moscou. Em uma declaraàßà£o recente, o primeiro-ministro belga, Bart De Wever, instou outras autoridades europeias a negociarem diretamente com a Rússia. Segundo ele, somente por meio da …
(2026-03-18). Cantonment board employees are not civil servants: SC. tribune.com.pk 
Supreme Court of Pakistan has decided that employees of cantonment boards are not considered civil servants under the law. The decision came in response to a petition involving a former employee of the Sialkot Cantonment Board, who challenged disciplinary actions taken against him. | The case revolves around Qaiser Mehmood, who was discharged from service after allegations of misconduct, including the subletting of government accommodation. After his discharge, Mehmood filed a service appeal, which the Federal Service Tribunal (FST) upheld, ordering a de novo inquiry. | The cantonment board, however, contested…
(2026-03-18). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-18). serie Tras las huellas del Che. indybay.org serie (1/7) 2024 | Tras las huellas del Che…