newrepublic.com (2026-03-31). Trump Spirals as Even More Allies Refuse to Join Iran War
Trump took to Truth Social Tuesday morning, ranting and complaining about the countries who don't want to assist his ill-advised bombing campaign on Iran. In one post, he said that anyone who can't get jet fuel because the Strait of Hormuz is closed should get it themselves.
palestinechronicle.com (2026-03-31). Wave 86: Iran Strikes US Bases, Israel, Warns All American Positions within Reach
Zolfaghari said subsequent strikes expanded to include US positions and Israeli sites across a wide geographical range, including "Arad, the Negev, and Tel Aviv," as well as Al Dhafra base in the UAE, Erbil in Iraq, and the US Fifth Fleet.
(2026-03-31). Death toll in Gaza from Israeli genocide nears 72,300: health ministry. tribune.com.pk 
The Palestinian death toll in Gaza from Israel's deadly war since October 2023 has reached 72,280 people, with 172,014 others wounded, the Health Ministry said on Monday. | In a statement, the ministry said that two people were killed and a third was injured by Israeli fire in the past 24 hours. | According to the ministry, at least 704 people have been killed and 1,914 others injured by Israeli fire since a ceasefire deal took effect on October 10, 2025. | Read: Trump warns Iran: Make deal or face 'obliteration' | The ministry explained that local authorities managed to recover 756 bodies from the rubble sinc…
(2026-03-31). Aroosa Rana maps Gaza's ruins onto the mathematics of beauty. tribune.com.pk 
Artist Aroosa Rana rose to prominence this weekend with the opening of her exhibition 'The Golden Ratio – Math of Beauty', held at the Canvas Art Gallery in Karachi on March 24. Her work explores the golden ratio through imagery and representations of Gaza, examining how a symbol of harmony can be reframed to reflect devastation and loss. | View this post on Instagram | "I overlay the golden ratio onto images of Gaza, commenting on how a symbol of classical harmony is used to frame devastation. The spiral, associated with divide proportion & visual perfection, becomes a form of camouflage," Rana said. | Furthe…
(2026-03-31). King Abdullah refuses to meet Netanyahu, Jordan condemns Israel's death penalty law. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – Israeli media reports indicate that King Abdullah II of Jordan has refused to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The reports revealed that Netanyahu's office had repeatedly requested a meeting with King Abdullah II, but these requests were rejected.They added that Jordan had set conditions for considering a meeting with Netanyahu, which are related to the Palestinian issue.The reports indicated that the Jordanian conditions included clarifications regarding the establishment of a Palestinian state, a halt to the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, the situation at Al-Aqsa…
(2026-03-31). Auguries of Failure: Israel Invades Lebanon, Yet Again. counterpunch.org 
When will Israel realise that invading Lebanon with paralytic compulsion can never be the solution to its security ills? Having destroyed Gaza with existential, illegal fury, the Israeli Defense Forces have commenced operations in Lebanon with a similar, devastating imprint. Doltishly assuming that the Lebanon front would stay quiet as it went about its business committing the
(2026-03-31). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: – Trump to address Americans -US President Donald Trump will give an address to the nation on Wednesday night "to provide an important update on Iran," the White House said.The announcement comes as the commander-in-chief said US forces would end operations in Iran "very soon," evoking a timeline of two to three weeks as his administration pursues talks while continuing its aerial campaign.
(2026-03-31). Trump's new claim: They wanted me to be Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com In another seemingly bizarre claim, US President Donald Trump Wednesday March 25, 2026 said the 'Iranian leadership' with whom his administration is in talks proposed to even making him the New Supreme Leader of the country.
(2026-03-31). Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war: White House. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump is interested in calling on Arab countries to pay for the cost of the Iran war, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, adding talks with Tehran to end the conflict are progressing well. | Leavitt, asked at a news briefing whether Arab countries would step up to help pay for the war, said she would not get ahead of the Republican president but that it was an idea that Trump had. | "I think it's something the president would be quite interested in calling them to do," Leavitt said. "It's an idea that I ‚Å…
(2026-03-31). Trump Willing to End War on Iran without opening Hormuz Strait? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Trump has Having degraded Iran's military capabilities, Trump hopes that future diplomacy will help reopen the Strait and that other countries will take the lead on those negotiations (!) | If wishes were fishes we'd all have barrels full. | Meanwhile, Secre…
(2026-03-31). Israel's largest oil refinery in flames as Trump threatens Iran's energy infra, Kharg Island. hindustantimes.com Israel's largest oil refinery in Haifa has been hit again amid escalating Iran-Israel hostilities, triggering massive fires and raising concerns over critical energy infrastructure security. Strikes linked to Iran's retaliation have also impacted industrial zones from Haifa to Beersheba, intensifying fears of a wider economic and military fallout. As the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signals continued attacks and Tehran denies any negotiations, pressure mounts on Donald Trump as the conflict deepens across strategic targets.
(2026-03-31). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.
(2026-03-31). Trump Wanted to Replicate His Venezuela "Success" in Iran. What Has It Even Looked Like. theintercept.com 
Trump carried out regime change without a change in regime in Venezuela. Time will tell what that means for the country.
(2026-03-31). Venezuela ALBA News 3.30.2026: Russian Oil Arrives in Cuba; Report on President Maduro Trial; Washington's New "Greater North America" afgj.org 
RT: Russian tanker bypasses US oil blockade of Cuba President Trump said the vessel, carrying 100,000 tons of crude [about 730,000 barrels], was allowed through on humanitarian grounds. A Russian tanker has arrived in Cuba to deliver a humanitarian oil shipment amid a months-long US blockade that has led to severe fuel shortages and recurring power…
(2026-03-31). Venezuela Welcomes 302 Repatriated Citizens in Continuing Sovereign Response to US Deportations. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The repatriation process is governed by the 2025 agreement between Caracas and Washington, serving as a vital channel for nationals fl…
(2026-03-31). China confirms three ships passed through Strait of Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Three Chinese ships recently sailed through the Strait of Hormuz after coordination with relevant parties, a foreign ministry spokesperson told a regular daily press briefing on Tuesday, while calling for peace and stability in the Gulf Region. | "The Strait of Hormuz and the surrounding waters are an important route for global trade and energy supplies. China calls for an immediate ceasefire, an end to the fighting and restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf Region," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters regarding reports of the ve…
(2026-03-31). Iran's parliament starts process to adopt plan on Strait of Hormuz management. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's parliament has kicked off a process to approve a plan to exercise smart management over the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday. | Abbas Goudarzi, spokesman for the Iranian parliament's presiding board, said the new plan has been added to the legislature's agenda after gathering over 250 signatures from the members of parliament (MPs). Parliament has 290 seats in total. | He said the plan aims to enhance the waterway's security and collect tolls from vessels in the local currency, the rial. | Read: Italy refuses airbase access to US military aircraft involved in Ira…
(2026-03-31). Bab el-Mandeb may prove to be The Gate of Tears. ummid.com The more critical issue regarding their involvement is whether Houthi rebels will attempt to disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively undermining Saudi Arabia's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West oil pipeline.
(2026-03-31). Iran confirms IRGC Naval chief Alireza Tangsiri's death in Israeli strikes, vows fierce revenge. hindustantimes.com Iran has confirmed the killing of IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri in an Israeli airstrike, marking a major escalation in the conflict. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed "deadlier revenge," warning of retaliatory strikes against U.S. and Israeli targets across the Gulf. As tensions spike following targeted assassinations and threats to strategic assets like the Strait of Hormuz, pressure mounts on Donald Trump amid fragile ceasefire efforts and fears of a wider regional war.
(2026-03-31). Iran strikes spotlight Israel's defence infrastructure amid widening conflict. hindustantimes.com Iran's latest strikes have shifted focus to Israel's defence backbone, with claims that key aerospace and weapons facilities were targeted in a new drone wave. The move came just after Donald Trump's sharp warning to "obliterate" Iran's energy infrastructure, raising the stakes further. Tehran is framing the attacks as retaliation, while also expanding strikes across the region, including alleged hits on U.S. positions. As tensions spread from Israel to the Gulf, fears are growing that the conflict is entering a broader and more dangerous phase with strategic targets now in the crosshairs.
(2026-03-31). Soaring fuel prices drive German far-right calls for a turn back to Russia. tribune.com.pk 
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany party has used surging energy prices to revive its longstanding call for Berlin to turn once more to Russia for cheap energy after scoring some of its best results in two state elections this month. | German petrol prices have jumped by more than 15% since the US and Israel began their war on Iran a month ago, and the AfD's argument won a ready hearing this month among voters in Baden-Württemberg, a centre of the German car industry. | "That was the defining issue," said Markus Frohnmaier, the AfD's leading candidate in Baden-Württemberg, pointing to energy…
(2026-03-31). Israel Might Use Nuclear Bomb on Iran. globalresearch.ca It is a well known fact that Israel possesses more than 100 nuclear bombs. President Jimmy Carter once said that Israel has 150 nuclear weapons. | With the deteriorating situation for Israel and the US, a desperate Israel might use its …
(2026-03-31). Estados Unidos ataca centro nuclear en Irán y Teherán responde contra petrolero kuwaití en escalada del conflicto. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos alcanzó una ciudad este martes que alberga uno de los principales sitios nucleares de Irán, provocando una enorme bola de fuego en el aire, y Teherán atacó un petrolero kuwaití completamente cargado en el golfo Pérsico.
(2026-03-31). NewsX World Report: US troops Middle East Israel Iran war. gilbertdoctorow.com Earlier today I wrote about the questions put to me by News X World for an interview that took place at 12.30 Brussels time. These questions prompted me to organize my thinking about Sergei Lavrov's latest remarks on how the Iran war may be expanding outside the Middle East and poses a great danger to …
(2026-03-31). The U.S.-Israeli War on Iran Is Illegal. Here's Why That Matters. fpif.org The U.S. and Israeli war has, from its very beginning, violated both U.S. domestic and international law. | The legal consequences go beyond specific violations. Washington and Tel Aviv's breaches of the UN Charter and other legal frameworks also undermine the very foundations of the rule of law. Even while international legal institutions too often lack sufficient capacity to enforce their decisions, they still provide a crucial framework for protest, for pressure on individual governments, and for the hope of a future world where the rule of law is paramount. | Now, however, that future is in more danger than a…
(2026-03-31). Who's Behind the Mysterious 'Iran-backed Terror Cell' Haunting Europe? globalresearch.ca Claims that an Iran-backed group is carrying out attacks in European cities raise questions about why they're not targeting countries directly involved in the US-Israeli war, and why they appear to communicate like Israelis. | Strangely, suspects arrested in the attacks …
(2026-03-31). US hypocrisy over respecting 'Israel's right' to murder Palestinians. thecanary.co 
The US has said it 'respects Israel's right to determine its own laws'. Meanwhile, it is denying countries with a Muslim majority, such as Iran, that same right. BREAKING: US says it respects Israel's 'right to determine its own laws' after Knesset approves death penalty for Palestinians üî¥ LIVE updates: t.co/jUFsTtQBHU pic.twitter.com/M7cIT20LOW — Al Jazeera […] | By
(2026-03-31). The war on Iran is transforming the global economy: Economist Michael Hudson explains how. mronline.org 
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is altering the geopolitical order, and could cause a global economic crisis. Economist Michael Hudson discusses the shock in the oil market and Tehran's challenge to U.S. dominance.
(2026-03-31). Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression, president says. al-monitor.com March 31 (Reuters) – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that his country will stay out of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran unless Syria is subject to aggression and has no diplomatic solutions."Unless Syria is targeted by any party, Syria will remain outside any conflict," the Syrian president said at an event hosted by think tank Chatham House in London."We do not want Syria to be an arena of war. But unfortunately, today, things are not governed by wise minds. The situation is volatile and random," the president said.
(2026-03-31). Iran touts new 'True Promise 4' strike wave on US, Israel targets | IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran has escalated its confrontation with the U.S. and Israel, unveiling its 87th wave of "Operation True Promise 4" as a major revenge strike it claims marks a new phase of the war. Tehran says it launched a mix of ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones on March 30, targeting what it calls U.S.—Israeli command centers, "pilot hideouts," drone hangars, and arms warehouses across the region. The I.R.G.C. lists advanced missiles such as Emad, Qiam, and Khorramshahr‚Äë4 among the weapons used, and claims it hit five U.S. bases as well as locations in Haifa Bay, Kiryat Shmona, Tel Aviv, Be'er Sh…
(2026-03-31). I costi economici dell'aggressione USA-Israele all'Iran. strategic-culture.su L'aggressione israelo-statunitense alla Repubblica Islamica dell'Iran sta creando enormi problemi ai diversi attori internazionali, anche se con diverse sfumature. | Segue nostro Naturalmente, tutto dipenderà dalla durata e dagli esiti di un conflitto che vede Teheran rispondere colpo su colpo agli attacchi ricevuti. Se da un punto di vista militare cià≤ significa una situazione che per ora non vede né vincitori né vinti, dal punto di…
(2026-03-31). US ready to thwart Iran attacks after IRGC threats to American firms. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – The White House said on Tuesday that the U.S. military was prepared to thwart any attacks by Iran, responding to threats by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against U.S. companies in the region."The United States military is and was prepared to curtail any attacks by Iran, as evidenced by the 90 percent drop in ballistic missile and drone attacks by the terrorist regime," said a White House official, who did not wish to be named.
(2026-03-31). Iran plans complete fuel chokehold in Gulf? Amid Hormuz closure, key oil pipeline in UAE targeted. hindustantimes.com Satellite images have surfaced showing fires at two pumping stations on the Habshan—Fujairah pipeline. Fujairah's oil infrastructure and the export route linked to the Habshan-Fujairah line came under attack during the war, including drone strikes and fires that disrupted operations.
(2026-03-31). What Bombs Cannot Kill. Part I: Ali Shariati, the Iranian Revolution, and the Arrogant New Empire. globalresearch.ca "Every century has its Abou Dharr. Islam is waiting for its own." (Ali Shariati, Islam and the Social Question, 1972) | "The wretched of the earth no longer wait. They act." (Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth, 1961) | "The human …
(2026-03-31). Argentina designates IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US. al-monitor.com BUENOS AIRES, March 31 (Reuters) – Argentina has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, its presidential office said in a statement on Tuesday, following a push from the Trump administration for allies to do so.Argentina attributed the measure to the IRGC's backing for Lebanon-based Hezbollah, which it blames for the deadliest bombing in the South American nation's history, a 1994 attack on the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 and injured hundreds.
(2026-03-31). After Spain, Italy also refuses airbase access to US military aircraft involved in Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
Italy reportedly denied US military aircraft permission to land at its Sigonella air base in Sicily, local sources have confirmed. | According to the local newspaper Corriere della Sera, a US flight plan was submitted for several bombers to stop at Sigonella before continuing their journey to the Middle East. However, the plan was submitted without prior authorisation or consultation with Italian military authorities. The incident occurred a few days ago while the US planes were already en route. | This development follows Spain's decision on Monday to close its airspace to US planes involved in the Iran confl…
(2026-03-31). Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM/CAIRO, April 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and that Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the conflict winding down.The remarks underscored the shifting and at times contradictory statements from Washington about how the war, now in its fifth week, might end."We'll be leaving very soon," Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday, saying the exit could take place "within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three."
(2026-03-31). Turkey under attack, again: Fourth missile fired at NATO member – Iran behind strike or…. hindustantimes.com Tensions spill into NATO territory as Turkey claims a fourth missile breach of its airspace, allegedly launched from Iran and intercepted by NATO defence systems. Ankara has raised alarm over repeated incidents while also lashing out at the wider conflict dynamics, warning of a prolonged regional crisis. Iran, however, denies responsibility and alleges false-flag operations, deepening uncertainty as pressure mounts on NATO amid the escalating war.
(2026-03-31). U.S. landmine attack on Iranian village is a war crime. mronline.org 
Multiple news organizations have confirmed that U.S.-made anti-tank landmines were scattered across residential areas outside Shiraz, in southern Iran. At least one civilian has been confirmed killed, and others were reportedly injured…
(2026-03-31). Transform Your Home with Loft Conversions. thecanary.co 
Key Takeaways Loft conversions in South London offer practical solutions for space, value, and lifestyle improvement. 2026 trends prioritise sustainability, smart technology, and flexible design. Regulatory advice and clear communication are essential for a smooth project. Careful planning can minimise disruption and maximise long-term benefits. Why Consider a Loft Conversion in South London? Immediate Value […] | By
(2026-03-31). Surprising Finding: The Earth formed from local building blocks. wattsupwiththat.com "We were truly astonished to find that the Earth is composed entirely of material from the inner Solar System distinct from any combination of existing meteorites."
(2026-03-31). The British state doesn't understand what 'direct action' is. thecanary.co 
The British state has a problem with direct action. It even wants to equate it with terrorism. What's strange, though, is that the state doesn't seem to know what 'direct action' is or what it means. Direct action punished It is a lack of understanding made clear by the re-arrest of Qesser Zuhrah. At 6: 20am […] | By
(2026-03-31). The Emperor is Naked: EU Nations Say NO to US Diktats Ep. 191. thealtworld.com Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region.
(2026-03-31). Spy Games and the Global Far Right Loom Over Historic Hungarian Election. bylinetimes.com 
Viktor Orbán's speech in the Western Hungarian city of Gy≈ër on Friday 27 March might go down in history. At one of his daily campaign rallies, his speech was interrupted by counter-protesters. These protesters are growing in number on each occasion, and this time, they clearly managed to unsettle Orbán. | "You are pushing the agenda of the Ukrainians and do not stand by Hungary! You want a Ukraine-friendly government and want to take Hungarians' money to Ukraine!" he yelled at them, while angrily pointing his finger. Orbán is usually a calm and cynical orator, this time, however, his voice cracked,…
(2026-03-31). Why the Liberals lost so badly in South Australia to Labor — and One Nation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-31). Judge Orders University to Release Records in Antisemitic Investigation. devdiscourse.com A federal judge has directed the University of Pennsylvania to submit employee records concerning Jewish staff members to a federal agency. This order is part of an investigation into antisemitic practices on the campus.
(2026-03-31). Gold prices rise further in local, international markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices increased in both local and international markets on Tuesday, with a significant rise recorded in domestic rates. | The price of gold per tola increased by Rs2,800, reaching Rs478,762. Meanwhile, the price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs2,401 to Rs410,461. | In the international market, gold prices increased by $28 per ounce, reaching $4,560. | Silver prices also recorded an upward trend. The price of silver per tola rose by Rs260 to Rs7,784, while the price of 10 grams increased by Rs223 to Rs6,673. | In the global market, silver prices stood at $73 per ounce. | Spot gold climb…
(2026-03-31). DWP tax changes to Motability will cost users £400 each. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced tax changes that could cost disabled Motability users £400 each. Of course, this will prevent many people from accessing the scheme. In turn, this will stop disabled people from accessing work, healthcare, and other responsibilities. Terrible of @UKLabour to impose these charges on sick vulnerable disabled […] | By
(2026-03-31). Hasan Raheem celebrates Gilgit's culture in new single 'Bewajah'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani singer Hasan Raheem released his new single Bewajah featuring Umair on March 28, with a music video filmed in Gilgit, Pakistan. | The video plays on traditional clothing, with Raheem and the cast surrounded by Pakistan's stunning views, the country's polo players, and Gilgiti dances. In an interview with Forbes, Raheem had discussed his native roots to Gilgit Baltistan and how his signature Gilgiti-dance moves are inspired by his upbringing. | The singer also shared behind-the-scenes pictures of his trip to the northern region. | View this post on Instagram | "Thank-you to my team for backing me up a…
(2026-03-31). Resident doctors' training posts at risk unless they call off strike. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has threatened to withdraw the offer of thousands of new training positions for resident doctors if the British Medical Association (BMA) doesn't call off strike action within 48 hours. The prime minister has adopted health secretary Wes Streeting's new tactic to prevent resident doctors from striking by threatening to renege on established parts […] | By
(2026-03-31). Financial Times report claims Hegseth broker sought defence investments before Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-31). Monday 4/20: Leidesdorff Ranch 1846 Golden Legacy – Transition year from Mexican rule to U.S. rule. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza | Historic Folsom Station | Sutter St. & Reading St. | Folsom, CA. 95630…
(2026-03-31). RIC: The Russia — India — China Construct in a Contested Multipolar World. infobrics.org Instead of advocating for competing visions, Russia, India and China must explore interoperability standards, joint financing for third-country projects, and complementary corridor development. RIC must remain issue-based rather than evolving into a formal alliance, preserving utility while avoiding a bloc formation that could trigger balancing responses…
(2026-03-31). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-03-31). Pope Leo urges Trump to find to end Iran war. al-monitor.com CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, March 31 (Reuters) – Pope Leo urged U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to look for an "off-ramp" to end the Iran war, in a rare direct appeal from the pontiff as the regional conflict expands."I'm told that President Trump has recently stated that he would like to end the war," said Leo, the first pope from the United States."Hopefully he's looking for an off-ramp," the pope told journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome. "Hopefully he's looking for a way to decrease the amount of violence."
(2026-03-31). You're Not Too Strong, Smart, or Pretty to Be Raped: A Survivor's No-BS Guide to Ending Gender-Based Violence. lataco.com "We must acknowledge that [society] works by promoting perpetual war against girls, women, and femmes," writer and survivor Myriam Gurba says. "Your job is to decide which side of the war you're on and commit to that fight."
(2026-03-31). PSX recovers strongly as KSE-100 gains 1,900 points by closing. tribune.com.pk 
Following a day of heavy selling, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong rebound on Tuesday, with improved investor sentiment helping the market regain its footing. Trading began on a firm note and stayed in positive territory throughout, signalling renewed confidence among participants. | The recovery was driven by strong activity across key sectors, including automobile assemblers, power generation and refining, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, and oil firms. Investor sentiment was further supported by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with opti…
(2026-03-31). Explore: Most comprehensive images of Saturn to date. ummid.com NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble Space Telescope have released never seen before images of planet Saturn and its glowing rings.
(2026-03-31). Israel Knesset passes law enforcing death penalty against Palestinians. thecanary.co 
Fascist Israel minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has pushed through a law in the Knesset which will authorise the death penalty — by hanging — of Palestinians. Specifically, this law will apply by default to Palestinians who have been tried in military court and found guilty of committing a fatal attack. 62 Israeli officials voted for the […] | By
(2026-03-31). Poll finds 74% of Brits think McSweeney is lying about stolen phone. thecanary.co 
The government's latest scandal revolves around Keir Starmer's ex-chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, and his allegedly stolen mobile which could have contained messages between him and Peter Mandelson. The government attempted to put this scandal to bed by accusing doubters of being conspiracy theorists. Now, a poll from the non-profit, More in Common, has revealed […] | By
(2026-03-31). Action plan of the March 2026 international US-Cuba normalization conference. links.org.au 
This action plan was unanimously passed at 2026 International US-Cuba Normalization Conference held at the People's Forum in New York City.
(2026-03-31). Spiteful Starmer suspends MP who criticised jury reforms. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has suspended Karl Turner MP after the latter made several criticisms of the Labour government. It also follows an interview Turner gave to independent journalist and Canary contributor Jody McIntyre: üö® BREAKING: Karl Turner MP has had the Labour whip suspended after criticising the Government's reforms to jury trials — Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) […] | By
(2026-03-31). Majority of Americans Urge Quick Exit from Iran War: Poll. devdiscourse.com A Reuters/Ipsos poll has highlighted that a significant majority of Americans want the U.S. to disengage from the Iran conflict sooner rather than later, even at the cost of unfulfilled objectives set by the Trump administration.
(2026-03-31). Reform's Goodwin admits 'AI errors' in book were due to his own incompetence. thecanary.co 
Matt Goodwin is an academic, a broadcaster and a failed Reform UK MP. Following his loss in the Gorton & Denton by-election, Goodwin released a book titled Suicide of a Nation. The problem was that this supposed work of non-fiction contained many fictitious quotes and misunderstood statistics, leading many to accuse Goodwin of using AI. […] | By
(2026-03-31). The Scourge of the Sky: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-31). Naqvi directs NADRA to aid law enforcement in deportation of illegal immigrants. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday directed NADRA to fully assist law enforcement agencies in the deportation of illegal foreigners, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported. | While chairing a meeting at NADRA headquarters in Islamabad, the Interior Minister said immediate identification of those who illegally obtained Pakistani citizenship must be ensured, and such individuals should be removed from the national database. | Naqvi noted that NADRA's services had significantly improved over the past two years and instructed NADRA to introduce more modern services for public convenience. The minister sa…
(2026-03-31). Tomgram: Engelhardt, Will Donald Trump Take the Planet Down With Him? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. The World's Most Unbelievable Science Fiction Novel Or Living on a Dump-Truck (Oops, I Meant Trump) Planet By Tom Engelhardt Honestly, I can't believe I'm in this world of ours (or do I mean His?). Yes, this very one …
(2026-03-31). 'No Kings' Protests Symbolizes Global Frustration With Trump. ummid.com The rally organisers echo people's sentiments by repeatedly emphasising that 'No Kings Day' is only one aspect of broader efforts toward building people power and fighting the Trump administration — and that that work 'doesn't end after March 28'.
(2026-03-31). Pakistan, Romania sign MoU to boost maritime cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Romania signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to strengthen maritime connectivity between the two countries, Radio Pakistan reported. | The MoU was signed by Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Chairman Rear Admiral (retd) and Port of Constan»õa Administration of Romania General Manager Shahid Ahmed Mihai Teodorescu. | Pakistan and Romania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance maritime connectivity between two countries@PakinRomania #RadioPakistan #news t.co/mg6xdgPBlW | — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) March 31, 2026 | The signing ceremony, held vir…
(2026-03-31). Growing Up Means Realizing That None Of The Worst Villains Are In Prison. caitlinjohnstone.com.au When we're kids we play cops and robbers, and watch cartoons about evil criminals being stopped by virtuous crime fighters. Then when we mature we learn that all the most evil people are operating within the laws of our nation, and nobody ever sends them to jail. | Ask a child to draw a Bad Guy and they'll probably draw a bank robber, a thief, a supervillain, or somebody breaking the law in some way, because that's what young people are trained to believe wickedness looks like in their world. | They…
(2026-03-31). Saturday 4/4: Vote Left Unity! Meet the Candidates, Part 1. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-03-31). Strikes hit Lebanon as Israel vows to occupy swathe of south after war. al-monitor.com Lebanon said Israeli strikes hit near Beirut's main airport road on Tuesday, as the UN Security Council held an urgent meeting after three peacekeepers were killed in the south.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country's military would occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon even after the current war against Hezbollah has ended.This was not the first Israeli declaration signalling an intention to occupy parts of the south, but it was the clearest since the Middle East war spread to Lebanon on March 2.
(2026-03-31). Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba with humanitarian aid. mronline.org 
The ship is carrying approximately 100,000 tons of oil classified as humanitarian aid, in a context marked by a severe energy crisis affecting the Caribbean island.
(2026-03-31). What UK downfall means for Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-31). Trump's Confused, Again: He's Bringing Prices Up. counterpunch.org 
We know Donald Trump gets easily confused. During his campaign, he repeatedly insisted that he would keep us out of a war in Iran. Now, after being in office less than 14 months, he started an unprovoked war in Iran. Trump obviously couldn't remember whether he was supposed to avoid a war in the Middle
(2026-03-31). Students Clash with Police: University of Belgrade Protests Escalate. devdiscourse.com Tensions escalated in Belgrade as hundreds of students confronted police during a protest against a search at the University of Belgrade offices. The police intervened with force as demonstrators accused the authorities of misconduct.
(2026-03-31). Entertainment Buzz: Brand, Swift, & Dion Shake Up the Scene. devdiscourse.com Russell Brand's upcoming trial, involving serious allegations of rape and sexual assault, has been scheduled for October in the UK. The court proceedings will not see Brand in attendance yet as preliminary hearings unfold.
(2026-03-31). Friday 4/3: House Concert – Lucy Clearwater & Lucas Lawson. indybay.org Lower Pacific Heights…
(2026-03-31). Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds. al-monitor.com By Costas PitasMarch 31 (Reuters) – Two-thirds of Americans believe that the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the Trump administration, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.Some 66% of respondents to the poll, conducted Friday through Sunday, voiced that view, while 27% said the U.S. should work to achieve all its goals in Iran, even if the conflict goes on for an extended period. Six percent did not answer the question.
(2026-03-31). Ukraine Is A "Mafia State" : Europeans Don't Want Ukraine to Join the EU: Berliner Zeitung. globalresearch.ca Ukraine has failed to fulfill over ten mandatory requirements to join the European Union, leading to major disappointment among Europeans, the Berliner Zeitung reported. The German media report comes as new data shows that ordinary Ukrainians are more concerned about …
(2026-03-31). Gucci $490 baby diapers cause fuss. Would you buy them? albawaba.net 
ALBAWABA – Photos showing a baby diaper pack by the Italian luxury fashion house, Gucci, have caused widespread outrage on social media, especially due to the very high price.Social media platforms were filled with photos allegedly showing a baby wearing a Gucci-brand diaper with the famous Italian fashion house print.Many netizens commented on the idea of international brands designing an expensive diaper for babies, by saying, "If you thought luxury fashion had limits… think again."According to users online, the Gucci baby diapers are priced at a shocking $490 per pack. A person wrote on X, "Luxury has offici…
(2026-03-31). Modi govt's response to Iran War not driven by National Interest. ummid.com At a moment of profound geopolitical transformation, India requires clarity, balance, and moral conviction in its foreign policy, but what has been on display is hesitation, contradiction, and a troubling drift away from principled diplomacy.
(2026-03-31). Contesting the End of India's Job Guarantee w/ Khush Vachhrajani. mronline.org 
For over twenty years, India's national rural jobs program provided a legal right to work for over 265 million people—the majority of them women—serving as a vital lifeline against poverty and a global model for social security. In this episode, we speak with Khush Vachhrajani, writer and national coordinator at the Social Accountability Forum for Action and Research in India, about how, tragically, that lifeline is now being cut.
(2026-03-31). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-03-31). The American (and Israeli) role in Syria exposed. strategic-culture.su Former Trump counterterrorism chief reveals the truth about U.S. ties to ISIS and Al-Qaeda. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Th…
(2026-03-31). Listening before helping: Why community involvement is essential for peace in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. globalvoices.org Projects developed without meaningful local input risk overlooking grievances or reinforcing local inequalitiesGlobal Voices A camp for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The article was first published in
(2026-03-31). Help Arrives for Cuba in Crisis, as Most Nations Stand Aside. counterpunch.org 
Streets and hospital corridors at night in Cuba are dark. Cars and buses don't move. Cubans walk or ride bicycles. Trash doesn't move. Trucks lack fuel. Offices, production units, and hospital operating rooms are closed down. Older people and babies are dying. Oil tankers had not arrived for over three months, especially after the U.S.
(2026-03-31). PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar's WhatsApp account hacked. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday said his WhatsApp account had been hacked, warning the public to ignore any financial requests made from it. | In a statement posted on X, Gohar said his WhatsApp number was hacked this morning at around 11: 00 am, adding that the account had since been deleted from his phone. | Urgent – my WhatsApp number was hacked this morning sometime about 11am. The WhatsApp now stand deleted from my cell; some requests for money transfers have been made – please ignore all such requests while I seek recourse to the concerned authorities. Thanks…
(2026-03-31). Sky Battles: The Race for Satellite Dominance. devdiscourse.com Amazon is collaborating with Delta Air Lines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi using its Leo satellite internet, aiming to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink. This partnership marks a significant step in Amazon's drive to expand its satellite internet service, despite Starlink's advanced deployment.
(2026-03-31). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.
(2026-03-31). India Conducted First BRICS Youth Coordination Meeting 2026. infobrics.org The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India organized the first BRICS Youth Coordination Meeting in virtual format. The meeting was attended by representatives from all BRICS member countries…
(2026-03-31). Tomgram: Helen Benedict, Two Different Wars, Two Different Presidents, But the Same Lies. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Can you even remember when the U.S. went to war with Iraq in 2003, when President George W. Bush announced that, "at this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm …
(2026-03-31). Friday 4/3: Emergency Rally Against ICE Expansion. indybay.org Mission Police department 630 Valencia Street…
(2026-03-31). Sindh schools to operate as usual, with Saturday closure only: Sharjeel Memon. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon on Tuesday announced that all educational institutions across the province will continue to operate as usual, with closures observed only on Saturdays. | Speaking at a press conference alongside Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar in Karachi, Memon said no government department would submit requests outside the approved budget and that fuel consumption would be optimised in view of diesel prices reaching historic highs. He stressed that these measures aim to reduce the burden on the public. | Memon stated that the Sindh Cabinet had approved a comprehensive survey of Kat…
(2026-03-31). Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced Over 100K Child Sex Abuse Images, Among Other Violent Images. newsone.com 
Source: Bill Clark / Getty | Since President Donald Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of
(2026-03-31). Video: Who Financed World War II. globalresearch.ca From World War I to the Present: Dollar denominated debt has been the driving force behind all US led wars. | Wall Street creditors were the main actors. They were firmly behind Nazi Germany. They financed Operation Barbarossa and the invasion …
(2026-03-31). Friday 5/1: may day! gay day! queer & trans non/workers of the world unite! indybay.org 16th st bart…
(2026-03-31). Nawrocki calls for 'repairs' in EU. infobrics.org Divergences between Warsaw and Brussels are escalating.
(2026-03-31). Marco Rubio denies US stranglehold on Cuba. thecanary.co 
On Monday 30 March, Al Jazeera published an exclusive interview with US secretary of state Marco Rubio. Predictably, the Trump crony used the opportunity to deny US responsibility for the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, stating that America had done "nothing punitive." Of course, this is an outright lie and utterly unconnected to basic, observable fact. But then, […] | By
(2026-03-31). Europe's Forced Awakening: The End of "Big Brother America's Strategic Comfort" globalresearch.ca The second Trump administration has profoundly reshaped transatlantic relations. Alliances with Washington have shifted from unconditional security guarantees to instruments of economic and political leverage. | Reorientation of American Strategy: | The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy
(2026-03-31). Sunday 4/19: Downtown Pleasant Hill Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event — Sunday, April 19. indybay.org Downtown Pleasant Hill – 105 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill 94523…
(2026-03-31). Oceans are absorbing the Earth's excess energy. That's bad news for food systems. grist.org 
Every year, the World Meteorological Organization, or WMO, tracks a set of key climate indicators — including the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the Earth's temperature — to assess how global warming is progressing. In their latest report, released last Sunday, the authors decided to include a new measure: the Earth's energy imbalance. | "Climate change is often discussed in terms of the change in the global mean surface temperature," John Kennedy, lead author and scientific coordinator of the report, said in an email to Grist. But year-to-year variations in air temperatures, caused…
(2026-03-31). SF Joins Worldwide "No Kings Day" Repudiation of Trump Crimes. indybay.org Trump blasted by unions, environmentalists, medical workers, peace groups, religious groups, LGBTQ, academics, lawyers, women, political groups, nudists, patriots and many who don't usually join protests. Billionaires not so much.
(2026-03-31). Karnataka CET 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing online Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of the candidates who have registered for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 (KCET 2026 or UGCET 2026) on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
(2026-03-31). At least seven killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut area, Lebanon says. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, April 1 (Reuters) – At least seven people were killed and 24 wounded in two Israeli strikes in the Beirut area, the Lebanese health ministry said on Wednesday, in attacks that hit vehicles in Beirut's southern outskirts and in an area just south of the capital.
(2026-03-31). Spying suspicion throws Bosnia and Herzegovina into disarray ahead of World Cup playoff. thecanary.co 
In an incident that has sparked considerable controversy before one of the most sensitive World Cup playoff matches, the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team found itself at the center of a "spying suspicion" after a mysterious individual was spotted filming their training session from a restricted area. This prompted the coaching staff to intervene immediately […] | By
(2026-03-31). Juneteenth as a Title V Holiday throughout California remains an ongoing challenge. indybay.org While Juneteenth became a a Title V Federal Holiday in June 2021, on many California municipalities Juneteenth 2026 has yet to be designated as a paid official holiday for all employees and residents to observe. | Choosing to align Juneteenth as a "paid holiday" is much more than an extra vacation day; it is a commitment to respect, equity, and civic integrity.
(2026-03-31). Netherlands Survives Ecuador Test: A Ten-Man Showdown. devdiscourse.com The Netherlands managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Ecuador in an intense friendly held on Tuesday, despite being down to 10 men for almost the entire match. An accidental own goal by Ecuador's Willian Pacho initially handed the Netherlands an advantage in the third minute.
(2026-03-31). What Changed and Why It Matters. thecanary.co 
Something has changed in how people buy. It didn't happen overnight, but the evidence of this change is everywhere. A scroll through any platform confirms it: consumers trust strangers more than they trust brands. That trust is the foundation of user-generated content, and understanding it is now part of the job description for anyone serious […] | By
(2026-03-31). Green Party demand UK suspend Israel's senior-most diplomat. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has demanded that the UK government suspend Israel's senior diplomat in the UK. It follows the Israeli parliament's legalising of the death penalty for Palestinians accused of "terrorism". Green Party's Mothin Ali: execution law "unconscionable" Reporting for the Canary, Maddison Wheeldon wrote: Fascist Israel minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has pushed through a law in […] | By
(2026-03-31). Mothin Ali corrects Starmer's Green Party slander. thecanary.co 
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has responded to an attack from Keir Starmer: NEW: Green deputy leader @MothinAli responds to @Keir_Starmer's claim the Greens would leave UK "weak & exposed" bc of @ZackPolanski's anti-Nato stance. Ali says UK's "long-term interests lie in reducing dependence on Trump's US" but Starmer is "too weak to stand […] | By
(2026-03-31). Wrong, Chicago Sun Times, Climate Change Isn't Causing High Insurance Cost in Illinois. wattsupwiththat.com The Chicago Sun Times allied with Grist to promote climate alarmism at the expense of truth.
(2026-03-31). The New York Times Finally Has "Fresh Doubts" About Trump's Diplomacy. counterpunch.org 
(2026-03-31). Porto Alegre Declaration: Unity against fascism and the sovereignty of peoples. links.org.au 
Gathered in Porto Alegre thousands of activists from more than forty countries celebrated our unity in diversity, seeking to advance organization for resistance and the struggle against the various forms of fascism, the far right, and imperialism in its most aggressive phase.
(2026-03-31). Health Sectors Under Pressure: Drug Launch Delays, Merger Moves, and Regulatory Challenges. devdiscourse.com Drugmakers are increasingly cautious about launching new medicines in Europe, largely due to the U.S. pressure to modify pricing policies under President Trump, although negotiations remain ongoing.
(2026-03-31). OK, Fine, Give TSA Agents Back Pay … But Then Send Them Home For Good. counterpunch.org 
At airports across the US, Transportation Security Administration agents have been "working" — that is, impeding, harassing, ogling, and groping air travelers — without pay since Valentine's Day due to a congressional feud over funding for their parent department. Well, some of them, anyway. Several hundred have quit; quite a few are calling in sick
(2026-03-31). Gwadar's Pak-China Friendship Hospital expands care under CPEC. tribune.com.pk 
The China-aided Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar is emerging as a key healthcare facility in Balochistan, treating 48,656 patients in the first two months of 2026, according to a report by CGTN. | The report stated that the hospital, which is a flagship project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is currently handling around 1,200 patients daily, significantly improving access to healthcare in the region. | CPEC is a flagship infrastructure and energy initiative linking Pakistan and China, aimed at boosting trade, connectivity, and regional development. It includes highways, railways, ene…
(2026-03-31). Israeli policies pose an existential threat to Palestinians in the West Bank. Why isn't there more resistance? mondoweiss.net 
Israeli settler pogroms, annexation, and economic strangulation are eroding Palestinian life in the West Bank. So, why aren't we seeing more Palestinian resistance to the existential threat erasing their communities?>
(2026-03-31). What does the UN Declaration on the slave trade mean for Western legitimacy and the Global South? thecanary.co 
On 25 March 2026, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly voted to recognise the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the 'gravest crime against humanity'. It was a move that many hoped would increase legitimacy for reparations and justice for the descendants and the countries affected by the trafficking of 12 to 17 million African people to […] | By
(2026-03-31). Tuesday 3/31: Next After No Kings 3? Community Organizing Call for Our Next Steps. indybay.org Virtual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-03-31). Voters in Reform Seats Don't Like Nigel Farage's Plan to Rip Up Workers' Rights. bylinetimes.com Reform UK is "massively out of step" with the British public on workers' rights, new polling suggests. | Nigel Farage's party announced last month that it would introduce a 'Great Repeal Bill' to axe Labour's Employment Rights Act. | Launching the plans, Farage branded a raft of UK laws protecting workers "daft", saying: "We will repeal things that are unnecessary or against the strategic national interest." He claimed "well-intentioned legislation…is having exactly the opposite effect" suggesting the Employment Rights Act was "destroying jobs for young people" despite most of it not actually having come int…
(2026-03-31). Maharashtra SSC, HSC 2026 Result: Board to issue single Marksheet-cum-Certificate. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced to issue a single Marksheet-cum-Certificate to students who have appeared in the 2026 SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12th) exams.
(2026-03-31). Big Tech's $635b AI spending faces energy shock test, S&P Global says. tribune.com.pk 
Massive investments in artificial intelligence that underpinned record runs in equities face a major hurdle as the Middle East crisis clouds prospects for growth and energy costs, said Melissa Otto, head of research at S&P Global Visible Alpha. | Before the Iran war broke out, tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta planned to spend about $635 billion on data centres, chips, and other AI infrastructure in 2026, S&P Global has said. | Read: Underwater data centres, AI-produced toxic proteins and the looming computer memory disaster…
(2026-03-31). Reform candidate sparks mass resignations in the party. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, Reform is having no end of issues with candidate selection for the local elections. The party may have thought it had a victory recently when it secured a seasoned politician to run for the position of Croydon mayor. Unfortunately for them, however, the fact that this candidate is an ex-Tory has pushed […] | By
(2026-03-31). CBSE 10th 2026: Students to get results in two stages. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has successfully conducted the Class 10 board exam 2026, and is now preparing to announce the results of the students.
(2026-03-31). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-03-31). Great Western FC is going to the ____ing finals! thecanary.co 
Our wonderful grassroots football team Great Western FC kicked arse on Saturday 28 March 2026. The reserves team played Coleview in the fast-paced semi-finals for the Swindon District Community Football League Plate final. This win is about more than football. It is about a community that refuses to leave its young men behind — championing […] | By
(2026-03-31). Disaster at Tatarstan Petrochemical Plant: Fire, Explosions, and Impact. devdiscourse.com A devastating fire erupted at a petrochemical plant in Russia's Tatarstan region, claiming at least two lives and injuring dozens. The site, owned by Sibur, experienced a gas mixture explosion at its synthetic rubber and plastics facility.
(2026-03-31). Friday 5/1: May Day San Jose: International Day Rally & March 2026. indybay.org SAN JOSE: Gather for RALLY at Story Rd. & King Rd, then we MARCH to San Jose City Hall community, performances, more…
(2026-03-31). Israel approves law allowing death penalty for Palestinian prisoners. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – Human rights organizations have strongly criticized Israel's parliament for passing a contentious bill that permits the use of the death sentence against Palestinian detainees. This law represents a major change in the nation's legal system.The Knesset adopted the law, which gives military tribunals the power to execute Palestinians found guilty of killing Israelis for alleged nationalist or security-related reasons. Critics view the action as a significant escalation with possible political and legal ramifications.Itamar Ben-Gvir and Benjamin Netanyahu were among the right-wing leaders who supported t…
(2026-03-31). The Rise of Admin Life Burnout. thecanary.co 
There's a TV ad doing the rounds this year that shows a young man trying to order a takeaway. You might think this is a simple enough thing to do, but of course it's not. He has to enter a password, and he forgets the password, and then he gets sent a code to reset […] | By
(2026-03-31). Journos are treating Polanski's dancing as a national crisis. thecanary.co 
The British media is infamous for getting bent out of shape over the most trivial of issues. Zack Polanski, meanwhile, is famous for throwing shapes on the dancefloor. Now, these two issues have come to a head in the most grave and disturbing fashion possible: Glastonbury-style dancing? LOL.t.co/0qbagSvIYp pic.twitter.com/YlhMfRxDjb — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) March 30, […] | By
(2026-03-31). The West's unprecedented winter could fuel a summer of disaster. grist.org In Park City, Utah, skiers could find patches of grass poking through the slopes for much of the winter — a striking sign of a season that never really arrived. Now, after one of the warmest winters on record, much of the West is entering spring with snowpack at historic lows and an early heat wave that pushed temperatures into triple digits. | These woes could be straight out of a climate fiction novel. But the West's no good, very bad winter was alarmingly real. And, experts say, a worrisome combination of low snowpack and a devastating heat wave could create a summer ripe for climate disasters. "There…
(2026-03-31). Staircase to Nowhere: MAGA's Crowning Achievement. commondreams.org 
In a perhaps unprecedented dark time for America and the world, let us take solace in our indomitable Dear Stable Genius, who remains unwaveringly focused on taking care of shiny business: Gold social security cards like Elvis, a $400 million, lopsided shed/ballroom with gaudy columns but no main entrance, and of course gold toilets – which all keeps him so busy he hardly has time to threaten Iran with war crimes. What a time to be alive, barely.In actual good news, No Kings Day 3.0 drew between 8 and 12 million people, thus hovering tantalizingly close to the 3.5% of a nation's populace historically required…
(2026-03-31). AL-MONITOR calls for release of contributor Shelly Kittleson. al-monitor.com We are deeply alarmed by the kidnapping of Al-Monitor contributor
(2026-03-31). Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks."We'll be leaving very soon," he told reporters in the White House's Oval Office, adding that the exit could take place "within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three."The declaration was Trump's clearest to date that he intends to soon end a month-long war that has reordered the Middle East, disrupted global energy markets and changed the trajectory of the Republican's presidency.
(2026-03-31). Friday 4/3: Rally Against ICE Expansion Friday April 3 4:30 -Mission Police Station. indybay.org Mission Police Station | 630 Valencia Street | 94110…
(2026-03-31). Spain bars US Iran-bound flights, exposing NATO strains | Trump. hindustantimes.com Spain has blocked U.S. military aircraft from using its airspace for operations against Iran, creating a major challenge for Donald Trump amid escalating conflict. Led by Pedro Sánchez, Madrid's decision forces American warplanes to reroute, increasing costs and operational strain. The move highlights growing divisions within NATO, raising questions about alliance unity and the future of Western coordination in the Iran war.
(2026-03-31). Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the skipper of Saudi FC Al-Nassr, is back to Saudi Arabia after medical treatment in Madrid, Spain.
(2026-03-31). How the Iran war is giving Erdogan a big boost. al-monitor.com Opinion polls show Turks turning to Erdogan as a steady hand during the war, even as the country's finances remain fragile.
(2026-03-31). Popular Feminisms Against the Neocolonial War in Latin America. orinocotribune.com 
By Carmen Navas, Maisa Bascuas and Pilar Troya — Mar 27, 2026 | To break a nation, imperialism understands it must break the will of those who sustain the social fabric. In hybrid warfare, the woman is not a passive victim but a combatant cadre who reorganizes the collective will in every commune and every territory. | This March 8th, a day in which the world honors the working woman, we pay tribute to the anti-imperialist women of our continent. With their body-territories, their intellect, and their example, they are writing the most dignified pages of the contemporary history of Nuestra América. | We a…
(2026-03-31). No Kings, No Trump, No War Protesters Resist a Fascist America. indybay.org Across the US in over 3,000 protests and in countries around the world, the "No Kings III" protests today brought activists, citizens, and those concerned about the erosion of our democracy, along with anti-war protesters into the streets calling for "No Kings, No ICE, No War." The collective message was that "When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration's unjust and cruel acts of violence. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear…
(2026-03-31). The United States of America: a threat to humanity. peoplesdispatch.org As China invests in health, education, science, housing, and transportation, the US invests in weapons and in maintaining a deadly military force capable of destroying the entire world.
(2026-03-31). 62 Israeli Knesset members back, 47 oppose Palestinian prisoners' death penalty law. tribune.com.pk 
Israel's Knesset approved a controversial law on Monday allowing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, with 62 lawmakers voting in favour, 47 against and one abstaining, according to an official Knesset voting record. | A contentious bill introduced by the far-right Jewish Power party led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was approved in its second and third readings in the Knesset. | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in favour of the bill, according to Israeli media. The bill passed its first reading in November. | Critics say the bill's scope would, in practice, apply almost exclusiv…
(2026-03-31). No Kings protests rock over 3,100 places in United States. ummid.com Over 3,100 demonstrations were planned nationwide and staged in major U.S. cities such as Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. U.S. media reports projected the protests involved some 900,000 people, making it the largest single-day protest event on record.
(2026-03-31). What I Saw in Cuba Was Resilience. counterpunch.org 
I traveled to Cuba this month. As a Cuban American, that sentence carries the weight of longing born of an estrangement from my roots. For much of my life, Cuba existed as a distant story, a place I knew only through descriptions from my father.
(2026-03-31). Fakhar Zaman banned for two matches following ball-tampering incident. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday imposed a two-match ban on Lahore Qalandars' opening batsman, Fakhar Zaman, over ball-tampering during the HBL PSL 11 match. | "Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two HBL PSL matches after being found guilty of a Level 3 offence for breaching Article 2.14 of the applicable Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel," said a statement issued by the board. | The PCB stated that the incident occurred during the closing moments of the match between Qalandars and Karachi Kings on March 29. The on-field umpires penalised the Qalandars with five runs, and the…
(2026-03-31). Israel: Discriminatory Death Penalty Bill only for Palestinians Passes. juancole.com Within the civil court system in Israel, the bill imposes the death penalty for the deliberate killing of a person with the int…
(2026-03-31). Gujarat Uniform Civil Code defies principles of inheritance: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com Announcing to challenge the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before Supreme Court of India, Jamiat Ulama i Hind said the newly passed legislation nullifies the Muslim Personal laws and defies the principles of inheritance.
(2026-03-31). CAPTURED: Birth to death timelapse of a tornado. wattsupwiththat.com Every once in awhile something comes along that just makes you sit back and watch in awe. This is one of those times. Jakob McMillin writes on X: (click to…
(2026-03-31). Narendra Modi's Approval Ratings: A Closer Look. ummid.com The recurring claim that 'Modi is the world's most popular leader' reveals more about media amplification and political messaging than about any definitive measure of public opinion.
(2026-03-31). PDMA issues GLOF alert for K-P districts. tribune.com.pk 
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday issued a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) alert for five upper districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), directed district administrations to take precautionary measures, and advised residents in low-lying areas to remain alert. | According to the PDMA, glaciers may melt due to prevailing weather conditions in Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat, and Upper Kohistan, adding that intense rainfall could trigger glacial lake outbursts, flash floods, and landslides in these regions. | The advisory mentioned that scattered rainfall and thunderst…
(2026-03-31). Cristiano Ronaldo Jr begins 8-week trial with Real Madrid. ummid.com Legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, has begun trial with Real Madrid's youth system.
(2026-03-31). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Today: Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) is releasing the Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result on its official website.
(2026-03-31). US dropping anti-tank mines over Iranian village. thecanary.co 
The US has air-dropped anti-tank mines in southern Iran, which have killed several people so far. Bellingcat identified the mines found overnight in Kafari, Iran as US BLU-91/B anti-tank mines from the Gator Scatterable Mine System. At least two people were reportedly killed. These mines were deployed over a village near a Iranian missile base. […] | By
(2026-03-31). Polanski calls out Labour's 'watered down' workers' rights package. thecanary.co 
Labour MPs have been gunning for Zack Polanski since the Green Party overtook them in the polls. The problem is they're doing so with a busted spud gun, allowing Polanski to deflect everything they're firing: It's fun when Labour MPs say you're "talking nonsense" but there's data to easily show them. Labour are the party […] | By
(2026-03-31). Charlie Kirk bullet not fired from suspect's rifle, filing claims. thecanary.co 
Tyler Robinson is the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk. Now, however, a court filing has stated that the bullet which struck Kirk cannot be matched to the rifle linked to Turner: Bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk did NOT match rifle allegedly used by suspect Tyler Robinson, new court filing claims t.co/l70QXvGBrb — Daily […] | By
(2026-03-31). Trump's Distorted Reality on Iran War Runs Into a Brick Wall. portside.org Trump's Distorted Reality on Iran War Runs Into a Brick Wall |
(2026-03-31). Fakhar Zaman handed two-match PSL ban over ball-tampering breach. tribune.com.pk 
Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two matches in the HBL Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of a Level 3 offence for breaching the players' code of conduct, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Tuesday. | The sanction relates to an incident during the closing stages of the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings on Sunday, March 29, at Gaddafi Stadium. | According to the PCB, Zaman was found to have breached Article 2.14 of the Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to altering the condition of the ball in contravention of the competition's playing co…
(2026-03-31). Three UN peacekeepers killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummel south. tribune.com.pk 
Three United Nations peacekeepers from Indonesia were killed in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon after a bloody weekend in which Lebanese journalists and medics were killed in Israeli strikes. | Two peacekeepers were killed on Monday after an explosion from an unknown origin destroyed their vehicle near Bani Hayyan in south Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL said in a statement. Two other soldiers were wounded in the blast. | Another Indonesian soldier was killed overnight Sunday into Monday when a projectile exploded near one of the group's positions close to the so…
(2026-03-31). Helicopters, Kid Rock, and Controversy: A Suspended Flight. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Army has suspended two helicopter crews pending an investigation after they hovered near musician Kid Rock's residence. This comes after videos surfaced online showing the Apaches in close proximity to his Nashville-area home.
(2026-03-31). This Week in People's History, April 1—7, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, April 1—7, 2026 |
(2026-03-31). Escalada de violencia en Haití: Disputas entre bandas dejan decenas de muertos y miles de desplazados. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con un informe de Naciones Unidas, los choques han provocado la muerte de casi 20 000 personas desde 2021 y el desplazamiento de más de 1,4 millones de personas. El documento detalla que el número de víctimas aumenta anualmente, mientras las bandas armadas, cada vez son más autónomas y poderosas.
(2026-03-31). Aprovechar residuos sólidos: Oportunidad estratégica para la economía cubana y el bienestar del pueblo. cubadebate.cu En Cuba, la basura se ha vuelto parte del paisaje en algunos lugares. Está en las esquinas, en los barrios, en la vida cotidiana. Pero la pregunta no es solo por qué hay basura… sino qué estamos perdiendo cada vez que la dejamos ahí. En un país con escasez de materias primas, de divisas y de recursos… øcómo es posible que estemos botando riqueza todos los días? Sobre esta interrogante y otras cuestiones vinculadas al reciclaje, lo invitamos a debatir.
(2026-03-31). Las consecuencias de la guerra contra Irán. thealtworld.com Aunque los "grandes" medios occidentales nos dicen lo contrario, los Guardianes de la Revolución no son fanáticos sedientos de sangre. Y tampoco cometieron masacres "contra su propio pueblo" en enero pasado. Son patriotas que defienden su país y su civilización y que luchan contra la explotación imperialista. Hoy nos están dando una verdadera lección de coraje con su enérgica respuesta a la agresión militar contra el pueblo de Irán.: | Es la primera vez que un pueblo agredido por la fuerza militar más importante de la Historia se defiende atacando las bases militares y las inversiones de su adversario en…
(2026-03-31). La solidaridad sí comunica. cubadebate.cu El artículo examina cómo, durante marzo de 2026, el Convoy "Nuestra América" logró insertarse con fuerza en la conversación digital sobre Cuba. La eficacia comunicacional del convoy radicó en haber unido tres dimensiones: un contexto de presión geopolítica, una respuesta material ante la crisis y una narrativa emocional capaz de amplificarse en plataformas visuales como Instagram y Facebook. De ese modo, el convoy dejó de ser solo un hecho puntual para convertirse en un símbolo de apoyo a Cuba.
(2026-03-31). The Kiev grifter regime taps the Gulf war racket. thealtworld.com The infernal racket has a name. Capitalism. Death, destruction, profit. Repeat. Death, destruction, profit. | When Ukraine's puppet president shows up anywhere, one should immediately suspect a scam in the making. Corruption follows this con artist and his crony regime like a bad smell. | His schtick of turning up at summits begging for more Western taxpayer billions has grown tiresome and, frankly, a bit implausible given the embezzlement scandals that the Kiev regime is mired in. | But, fear not, the grifter machine that passes for an unelected presidency in Ukraine has found an exciting new diversification for…
(2026-03-31). Aprovechar residuos sólidos: Oportunidad estratégica para la economía cubana y el bienestar del pueblo. cubadebate.cu En Cuba, la basura se ha vuelto parte del paisaje en algunos lugares. Está en las esquinas, en los barrios, en la vida cotidiana. Pero la pregunta no es solo por qué hay basura… sino qué estamos perdiendo cada vez que la dejamos ahí. En un país con escasez de materias primas, de divisas y de recursos… øcómo es posible que estemos botando riqueza todos los días? Sobre esta interrogante y otras cuestiones vinculadas al reciclaje, lo invitamos a debatir.
(2026-03-31). Canoístas cubanas Cirilo y López se preparan en Colombia de cara a los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. cubadebate.cu Las canoístas cubanas Yarisleidis Cirilo y Yinnolis Franchesca López cumplen una base de entrenamiento en condiciones de altura en Guatapé, Antioquia, con miras a los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026. La preparación en la nación sudamericana concluirá el 18 de abril.
(2026-03-31). Las consecuencias de la guerra contra Irán. thealtworld.com Aunque los "grandes" medios occidentales nos dicen lo contrario, los Guardianes de la Revolución no son fanáticos sedientos de sangre. Y tampoco cometieron masacres "contra su propio pueblo" en enero pasado. Son patriotas que defienden su país y su civilización y que luchan contra la explotación imperialista. Hoy nos están dando una verdadera lección de coraje con su enérgica respuesta a la agresión militar contra el pueblo de Irán.: | Es la primera vez que un pueblo agredido por la fuerza militar más importante de la Historia se defiende atacando las bases militares y las inversiones de su adversario en…
(2026-03-31). Líderes ecuménicos internacionales ratifican su solidaridad con Cuba y condenan el bloqueo de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El acompañamiento y la solidaridad de la comunidad creyente alrededor del mundo con Cuba fue ratificado este martes por una delegación de líderes ecuménicos internacionales que se encuentran en la isla en una visita pastoral de alto nivel. Los visitantes ofrecieron a los medios nacionales y extranjeros reunidos en el Centro de Prensa Internacional algunas de las impresiones de este periplo histórico.
(2026-03-31). Gas manufacturado: Un alivio que toca nuevas puertas (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Producir electricidad es costoso en este país bloqueado. Más aún con las limitaciones que existen para acceder al combustible. Por tanto, la decisión de retomar la gasificación, detenida entre 2007 y 2010 —por decisiones económicas y la apuesta en ese entonces por un cambio de matriz energética— es una política de Estado ante el nuevo escenario.
(2026-03-31). La solidaridad sí comunica. cubadebate.cu El artículo examina cómo, durante marzo de 2026, el Convoy "Nuestra América" logró insertarse con fuerza en la conversación digital sobre Cuba. La eficacia comunicacional del convoy radicó en haber unido tres dimensiones: un contexto de presión geopolítica, una respuesta material ante la crisis y una narrativa emocional capaz de amplificarse en plataformas visuales como Instagram y Facebook. De ese modo, el convoy dejó de ser solo un hecho puntual para convertirse en un símbolo de apoyo a Cuba.
(2026-03-31). Guerra de póker, ajedrez o tierra arrasada. cubadebate.cu La disputa regional que tiene a Estados Unidos, Israel y la República Islámica de Irán como protagonistas beligerantes muestra a dos de esos actores en búsqueda de un acuerdo para suspender los combates, y al tercero, Tel Aviv, intentando extender el conflicto el máximo tiempo posible.
(2026-03-31). Les conséquences de la guerre contre l'Iran. thealtworld.com Contrairement à ce que nous ont expliqué nos médias, les Gardiens de la révolution ne sont pas des fanatiques assoiffés de sang. Ils n'ont pas massacré leur propre peuple en janvier. Ce sont des patriotes qui défendent leur civilisation et luttent contre l'exploitation impérialiste. Aujourd'hui, ils nous donnent une leàßon de courage en répliquant à l'agression qu'ils subissent.: | Pour la première fois, un peuple agressé par la plus importante force militaire de l'Histoire réplique contre les bases militaires et les investissements à l'étranger de son adversaire. C'est une manière de faire la guerr…
(2026-03-31). Francia_Marzo 2026: Semana anticolonial y antiracista. indybay.org La Semana Anticolonial existe desde 2006 dentro de la red ´Exit Colonialism ª, surgida tras la movilización contra la ley del 23 de febrero de 2005, que afirmaba que la colonización había tenido aspectos positivos. La red creció significativamente, reuniendo a cerca de 50 asociaciones y organizaciones tanto nacionales como internacionales.
(2026-03-31). Medicina Natural y Tradicional: Cañandonga y cañafístula para la constipación. cubadebate.cu La constipación o estreñimiento es sin dudas un síntoma bien molesto. Estamos en presencia de este cuando la frecuencia defecatoria de la persona es menor de tres veces a la semana. En ocasiones quien la padece puede aquejarse además de heces duras y secas, dolor durante la defecación o presentar sensación de evacuación incompleta.
(2026-03-31). Argentina: A 50 años del golpe, sigamos luchando por el °Nunca Más! indybay.org Marchamos en todo el país por Memoria, Verdad y Justicia, contra las políticas de la dictadura y su continuidad hoy.
(2026-03-31). China: "Apoyamos firmemente a Cuba en la salvaguarda de su soberanía y seguridad" cubadebate.cu "China insta a Estados Unidos a que cese de inmediato el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Cuba, así como cualquier forma de coacción o presión. Seguiremos prestando asistencia a Cuba en la medida de nuestras posibilidades y a nuestra manera", afirmó Mao Ning, la portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de China.
(2026-03-31). Medicina Natural y Tradicional: Cañandonga y cañafístula para la constipación. cubadebate.cu La constipación o estreñimiento es sin dudas un síntoma bien molesto. Estamos en presencia de este cuando la frecuencia defecatoria de la persona es menor de tres veces a la semana. En ocasiones quien la padece puede aquejarse además de heces duras y secas, dolor durante la defecación o presentar sensación de evacuación incompleta.
(2026-03-31). Les conséquences de la guerre contre l'Iran. thealtworld.com Contrairement à ce que nous ont expliqué nos médias, les Gardiens de la révolution ne sont pas des fanatiques assoiffés de sang. Ils n'ont pas massacré leur propre peuple en janvier. Ce sont des patriotes qui défendent leur civilisation et luttent contre l'exploitation impérialiste. Aujourd'hui, ils nous donnent une leàßon de courage en répliquant à l'agression qu'ils subissent.: | Pour la première fois, un peuple agressé par la plus importante force militaire de l'Histoire réplique contre les bases militaires et les investissements à l'étranger de son adversaire. C'est une manière de faire la guerr…
(2026-03-31). PCB slaps hefty fine on Naseem Shah for social media post on Maryam Nawaz. aljazeera.com Shah fined $71,000 for questioning Punjab chief minister's presence at opening PSL match, where fans were not allowed.
(2026-03-31). 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 15-ball fifty for Rajasthan Royals. aljazeera.com Indian teenage prodigy smashes his third IPL half century as Rajasthan routs Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
(2026-03-31). Palestine weekly wrap: Holy sites remain closed as deadly violence spreads. aljazeera.com Settler attacks, East Jerusalem evictions, shuttering of sacred sites, as Israeli authorities assert control.
(2026-03-31). UK pro-Palestine activist arrested weeks after being released on bail. aljazeera.com UK pro-Palestine activist Qesser Zuhrah has been arrested on terrorism charges after being released on bail last month.
(2026-03-31). Sudan war 'being fought on women's bodies': Survivors detail sexual assault. aljazeera.com In a new report, Doctors Without Borders says sexual violence is the 'defining feature' of the conflict in Sudan.
(2026-03-31). Caster Semenya pledges to fight against Olympic gender-testing policy. aljazeera.com 'We're going to be vocal about it, we're going to make noise until we're heard,' South Africa's gold medallist says.
(2026-03-31). Mexico's President welcomes FIFA Chief. aljazeera.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum welcomes FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino at the National Palace.
(2026-03-31). Ghana fires football head coach ‚Å Otto Addo 72 days before World Cup. aljazeera.com Addo exits after 2-1 defeat by Germany in a friendly match and Ghana's previous failure to qualify for AFCON 2025.
(2026-03-31). Outrage and condemnation over Israel's death penalty law for Palestinians. aljazeera.com Outrage and widespread condemnation has followed Israel legalising the death penalty for Palestinians.
(2026-03-31). LeBron James records triple-double as Lakers dominate Wizards. aljazeera.com Led by James's 125th regular-season triple-double, the LA Lakers destroyed the Washington Wizards for their 49th win.
(2026-03-31). Why Trump's 'fantasy' obsession with Kharg Island may lead to disaster. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean US President Donald Trump has been obsessed with seizing Iran's Kharg Island for more than 35 years — way before he became a politician. In 1990, he wrote in an American newspaper that the United States should seize Kharg. Trump thinks that by seizing Kharg, he would get hold of Iranian…
(2026-03-31). MƒÅori radio network says funding cuts threaten survival of iwi stations. asiapacificreport.nz By Pokere Paewai, RNZ MƒÅori issues reporter New Zealand's national MƒÅori radio network, Te Whakaruruhau o NgƒÅ Reo Irirangi MƒÅori o Aotearoa, is considering litigation over a potential loss of government funding which it says threatens the survivability of iwi radio stations. Chairperson Peter-Lucas Jones (NgƒÅti Kahu, Te RƒÅrawa, NgƒÅi Takoto, Te Aup≈çuri) — who…
(2026-03-31). Chinese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz: FM. ecns.cn Three Chinese vessels recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz, following coordination with relevant parties, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday.
(2026-03-31). Tehran under intensifying strikes as conflict deepens, ceasefire prospects dim. ecns.cn Tehran has come under increasingly frequent and intense airstrikes in recent days, as Iran steps up retaliatory attacks on Israeli targets and US military bases, deepening a conflict that remains fierce and deadlocked. Despite mediation efforts led by Pakistan, both sides continue to press demands deemed unacceptable by the other, leaving little chance of a near-term ceasefire.
(2026-03-31). Moscow urges Tokyo to learn lessons of history, warns of countermeasures. ecns.cn Russia has urged Japan to learn the lessons of history and return to a peaceful path, warning that it will take countermeasures if Tokyo continues its path of remilitarization.
(2026-03-31). China launches humanoid robot production line with 10,000-unit capacity. ecns.cn China has put into operation its first humanoid robot production line with an annual capacity of more than 10,000 units, marking a step toward large-scale manufacturing of the technology, according to media reports.
(2026-03-31). Body of missing Chinese PhD student found in Italian avalanche area>. ecns.cn The body of a Chinese doctoral student who went missing in January has been found in an avalanche area near Mezdi Pass in Italy's Dolomites, media reports said.
(2026-03-31). World Data Organization launches in Beijing to boost data governance. ecns.cn The World Data Organizationholds its first general meeting in Beijing, China, March 30, 2026./WDO.It is expected that by 2030, the WDO will become an internationally influential platform and a trusted hub in the data field.
(2026-03-31). Comicomment: How has Kumamon been pulled into the front line of militarization. ecns.cn History shows militarization brings not security, but greater risk and confrontation. When defense policy overreaches, it can heighten tensions—casting a shadow over Kumamon, once a symbol of happiness, and risking its transformation into a symbol of unease.
(2026-03-31). Air China resumes direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang. ecns.cn Air China resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on Monday.
(2026-03-31). China launches space medical experiments in push to build 'space hospital'. ecns.cn China has launched a set of experimental medical projects into orbit as part of plans to develop the world's first "space hospital," in a step toward expanding healthcare capabilities for astronauts.
(2026-03-31). Over 1,000 Japanese citizens rally in Tokyo, urge gov't apology over Chinese embassy intrusion. ecns.cn More than 1,000 Japanese citizens gathered again in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's busiest districts, on Sunday evening to protest a series of dangerous policy moves since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office. They also demanded the government properly handle the incident in which a Japanese Self-Defense Forces officer forcibly entered the Chinese embassy in Japan and issue an immediate apology to China.
(2026-03-31). South Korea issues 10 year multiple-entry visas for 14 Chinese cities. ecns.cn South Korea began issuing 10-year multiple-entry visas to residents of 14 Chinese cities starting Tuesday, according to media reports.
(2026-03-31). Tunnel explosion in southwest China claims four lives, site closed. ecns.cn A suspected combustible gas explosion struck the Tiefengshan Tunnel on the Wanzhou—Kaijiang section of the Enshi—Guangyuan National Expressway in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality at around 15: 10 on Monday, according to Chongqing's Wanzhou District Transport Bureau.
(2026-03-31). China builds high-speed rail tunnel 89 meters under Yangtze River. ecns.cn Eighty-nine meters beneath the Yangtze River, China's domestically developed "Linghang," the world's largest-diameter high-speed-rail shield tunneling machine, is accelerating excavation work on a 14-kilometer tunnel to enable high-speed trains to travel under the river.
(2026-03-31). Insights | UN official: China's tech empowers the Global South. ecns.cn Recently, the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum was held in Beijing under the theme "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation," bringing together global leaders from government, business, and academia.
(2026-03-31). Commercial rocket makes maiden flight. ecns.cn A leading commercial space company conducted the debut flight of its new carrier rocket model on Monday, placing an experimental robotic cargo spaceship and two satellites into their designated orbits.
(2026-03-31). China leads the world in invasive BCI products. ecns.cn China's brain-computer interface (BCI) industry is entering a new phase of development as the country accelerates efforts to translate laboratory research into clinical and commercial applications.
(2026-03-31). Kuomintang chairperson invited to visit mainland. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China Central Committee and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, have invited Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang party, to visit the Chinese mainland from April 7 to 12, a senior official said on Monday.
(2026-03-31). A history of Beijing blossoms>. ecns.cn Exactly 142 years ago, the disgraced prince Yixin, better known as Prince Kung, rode west from the Forbidden City.
(2026-03-31). Comicomment: Who put Kumamon on the front lines of militarization. ecns.cn Japan's Ministry of Defense is deploying extended-range missiles to Ground Self-Defense Force camps as part of its counterstrike capabilities, with the rollout of two types beginning on Tuesday.
(2026-03-31). U.S.-Israeli air strikes hit Iraqi paramilitary bases in Babil and Anbar – reports. ecns.cn US-Israeli air strikes hit Iraqi paramilitary bases in Babil and Anbar-reports.
(2026-03-31). Xi congratulates World Data Organization on its inauguration. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to mark the inauguration of the World Data Organization (WDO).
(2026-03-31). Criticism of Trump's leadership drives nationwide 'No Kings' protests. ecns.cn Widespread criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership and policies has fueled nationwide "No Kings" protests, with demonstrators and public figures accusing the administration of overreaching executive power, harsh immigration enforcement, risky foreign policy, and economic measures that have added to financial strain, according to media reports.
(2026-03-31). A state-run sting: budget spits in face of those shouldering burden. haaretz.com The state budget passed by this failed and irresponsible government is a reflection of its true nature and the disdain which with it views the hardships that many Israelis are experiencing. Even a functioning opposition would have stood no chance against the corrupt gang that closed ranks since October 7 ‚ñ The head of the Israel Police is no longer merely Ben Gvir's subcontractor— he has become an electoral asset…
(2026-03-31). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-03-31). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-03-31). US Says Critical Days Ahead for Iran, Demands Diplomatic Resolution. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the next few days in the war against Iran would be crucial, warning Tehran of intensified conflict if a deal is not reached. His remarks followed Iran's attack on an oil tanker off Dubai, which was part of its pattern of strikes since U. S. and Israeli …
(2026-03-31). How Airlines Are Responding to Surging Fuel Prices. moderndiplomacy.eu A rise in jet fuel prices due to the U. S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has significantly affected the global aviation industry, leading to higher ticket prices and changes in financial forecasts for airlines. Jet fuel prices increased from $85 to $90 per barrel to between $150 and $200 per barrel recently, impacting airlines where fuel …
(2026-03-31). Treasury Market Faces Rising Costs of Prolonged War. moderndiplomacy.eu Inflationary pressures have pushed U.S. Treasury yields higher since the clash with Iran ignited energy prices. Now, another challenge is emerging for the bond market: the fiscal burden of a drawn-out conflict. Wall Street continues to anticipate a short-lived war, which would ease pressure on oil prices and U.S. finances. Yet analysts are already calculating …
(2026-03-31). Russia's Shattered Trade Preference for African Entrepreneurs, Weak Economic Collaboration. moderndiplomacy.eu For both Russia and Africa, the time has arrived to face emerging geopolitical development realities. With Africa's engagement, Russia has absolutely adequate information necessary for concrete economic collaboration, well-researched information on a wide range of issues currently facing the African continent, as well as measures already taken by individual countries, regional organizations/regional blocs of Africa, …
(2026-03-31). Turning the Tide: How Ocean Cooperation Can Reduce Global Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu The world's oceans are increasingly fraught with tension. Shipping lanes are blocked, seabed cables and pipelines sabotaged, migrants risk perilous sea passages, fish populations collapse, and coastlines are battered by climate change. Yet focusing only on these threats misses a vital opportunity. The ocean can also serve as a platform for proactive peacebuilding. Ocean peacebuilding …
(2026-03-31). Italy Blocks US Use of Sicily Base for Middle East Missions. moderndiplomacy.eu Italy has refused permission for U.S. military aircraft to use a key air base in Sicily for operations linked to the Middle East, according to a source familiar with the matter. The decision concerns the Naval Air Station Sigonella, a strategic hub frequently used for NATO and U.S. missions. Reports indicated that American aircraft, including …
(2026-03-31). Sanchez Blasts Israeli Death Penalty Law as Move Toward 'Apartheid'. moderndiplomacy.eu Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticized the Israeli parliament's approval of a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted by military courts for deadly attacks, calling it a "step towards apartheid. " He noted that this measure would apply differently based on ethnic backgrounds, as it wouldn't affect Israelis committing the same crimes. Sanchez …
(2026-03-31). Clinging to what remains: Palestinians in Gaza mark Land Day. newarab.com 
Each year on 30 March, Palestinians mark The widespread theft sparked widespread protests among Palestinian who were able to remain in 1948 and hold Israeli citizenship—six people were killed by Since then, Land Day has become one of the most important national commemoration…
(2026-03-31). UNRWA chief seeks probe into killing of staff in Gaza war. newarab.com 
The "I believe that we need to have a panel… a high-level panel of experts to look into the killing of our staff," Philippe Lazzarini told reporters in Geneva. | Speaking at a press conference on the last day on the job as UNRWA Commissioner-Ge…
(2026-03-31). Gazans hold vigil as Israel set to execute Palestinian prisoners. newarab.com 
Palestinians held a vigil on Tuesday in Gaza City against Israel's newly-approved law allowing for the The demonstration, which took place in front of the Protester…
(2026-03-31). Imprisoned Nobel laureate Mohammadi may have had a heart attack. newarab.com 
Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Two of "When my colleagues saw her, they were shocked because she was very pale and had lost a lot…
(2026-03-31). An Arab World Institute never led by Arabs. newarab.com 
In early February, Jack Lang resigned as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris after his name surfaced repeatedly in the newly released Epstein files. France's former culture minister and a prominent figure in the country's political and cultural elite stepped down amid growing controversy over his documented ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Lang insists he did nothing wrong and was not aware of Epstein's sex crimes,
(2026-03-31). Qatar: Gulf states 'unified' in calling for war de-escalation. newarab.com 
"Our understanding is that there is a very unified position in the Gulf on calling for the de-escalation and an end to the war," Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari told a regular news briefing. | Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over the past month in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of Februar…
(2026-03-31). American journalist Shelly Kittleson abducted in Baghdad. newarab.com 
An American journalist was kidnapped Tuesday in Baghdad by a suspected Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, the United States said, as regional security deteriorates following the US-Israeli attack on Iran. | The State Department said it had warned the journalist of security risks and was working to ensure the American's release "as soon as possible". | "An individual with ties to the Iranian-aligned militia group Kataib Hezballah believed to be involved in the kidnapping has been taken into custody by Iraqi authorities," Dylan Johnson, the assistant secretary of state for global public affairs, wrote on X. | Previo…
(2026-03-31). Why Turkey sees no winners in the US-Israeli war on Iran. newarab.com 
For Turkey, the The Turkish response has been careful, balanced, and logical. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Washington and Tel Aviv's launch of Operation Epic Fury against Iran on 28 February,
(2026-03-31). IRGC 'recruiting child soldiers' in US-Israel war on Iran: HRW. newarab.com 
The The IRGC's 'Homeland Defending Combatants for Iran' Division had reportedly lowered the recruitment age to 12, something that is a grave violation of children's rights and viewed as a war crime under international law, HRW reported. | The…
(2026-03-31). 'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US: FIFA's Infantino. newarab.com 
(2026-03-31). Israeli invasion turns pregnancy into deadly risk in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Last week, Sarah al-Qadi was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the town of Bazaliyah in Lebanon's Another young mother, Ghada Fadel, whose twin baby boys are not…
(2026-03-31). How Hezbollah is slowing Israel's invasion of south Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-03-31). Lebanon: 3 peacekeepers killed in 24 hours amid Israeli assault. newarab.com 
Three Two peacekeepers were killed on Monday after an explosion from an unknown origin destroyed their vehicle near Bani Hayyan in south Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping force
(2026-03-31). Who are the two Arab MKs who voted for Israel death penalty law. newarab.com 
Israel's parliament has passed The Knesset approved the legislation late on Monday with 62 votes, in a move widely criticised as discriminatory and in violation of international law. | Among those backing the bill were two Druze members of the Knesset affiliated with Zionist parties – Afif Abed of the ruling Likud party and Akram Hasson o…
(2026-03-31). Four soldiers killed in Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-03-31). Palestine: In Nablus 'to survive you can't think about tomorrow'. newarab.com 
"Nablus is at the centre of a huge prison, surrounded by fourteen Israeli settlements and many checkpoints which are closed by the army most of the time. How much longer do we have to suffer? They've Social misery, murderous repression, fear of disappearing, a feeling of abandonment. I thought I had used up those words trying to describe the Palestine of years gone by. | But in the few days I spent…
(2026-03-31). Iran Guards say will target US tech firms if more leaders killed. newarab.com 
(2026-03-31). RSF using sexual violence in Sudan's Darfur as 'war weapon': MSF. newarab.com 
Sudan's paramilitary The Sudanese army and RSF have been locked in a brutal conflict since April 2023 that has killed tens of thousands, displaced around 11 million people and has been marked by widespread sexual violence. | Between Januar…
(2026-03-31). EU 'must prepare' for energy market disruption from Iran war. newarab.com 
In a letter to energy ministers, dated 30 March and seen by Reuters, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said governments were "encouraged to make timely preparations in anticipation of a potentially prolonged dis…
(2026-03-31). Spain busts 'maze-like' drug tunnel to Morocco. newarab.com 
(2026-03-31). 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.
(2026-03-31). 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.
(2026-03-31). 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.
(2026-03-31). 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.
(2026-03-31). 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.
(2026-03-31). 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.
(2026-03-31). 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.
(2026-03-31). Autism isn't the problem. The system is. onlineopinion.com.au The multi-billion-dollar autism bill is not the disease, but a symptom of a system that rewards diagnosis over disability and expansion over recovery.
(2026-03-31). Solidarity and education – essential pillars of the future. onlineopinion.com.au As multilateralism frays, the UN has quietly found consensus on something basic: solidarity and education still underpin social justice.
(2026-03-31). Why the US Navy won't blast the Iranians and 'open' Strait of Hormuz. responsiblestatecraft.org American taxpayers could be forgiven if recent events have left them wondering why the largest and most expensive Navy in the world is sitting well outside the Strait of Hormuz, watching powerlessly as the Iranians decide which ships they will allow to transit the waterway. After all, they must wonder, why can't the Navy simply blast the Iranians away and re-open the strait, sending life and the global economy back to normal?Alas, the days of omnipotent U.S. sea power as a power projection instrument close to well defended shorelines are coming to an end. This change raises questions about the future of navie…
(2026-03-31). Vastly dependent on imports, Africans scramble amid oil crisis. responsiblestatecraft.org The global energy crunch caused by the
(2026-03-31). Can Peace Survive Threats? Inside the US—Iran Negotiation Paradox. thinktank.pk The unfolding dynamics of the United States—Iran conflict in 2026 have once again placed global diplomacy under scrutiny, raising a deeply complex and uncomfortable question: Can dialogue genuinely succeed when it is conducted under the shadow of threats, military escalation, and strategic coercion? At a time when official statements signal "progress" in peace talks while …
(2026-03-31). How will the global crisis in Iran play out? unitedworldint.com How has it been proven that economic and military superiority on paper is insufficient? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The Strait of Hormuz has undoubtedly been a key choke point for energy and trade routes throughout history.However, at this point in time, Hormuz has become a full-fledged choke point; despite accounting for only 20 percent …
(2026-03-31). Colombian Elections 2026: Crisis of hegemony and neutralization of insubordination on the geopolitical chessboard. unitedworldint.com Emancipation will come from the working class's capacity to articulate its own materialist and sovereign project. By Yenny Betancur Gutiérrez* The 2026 elections in Colombia reflect a structural crisis of sovereignty, marked by identity fragmentation, the influence of international actors, and the weakness of the State to control its territory, economy, and institutions. Analyzing the …
(2026-03-31). Delaware State University honors Tuskegee Airmen, inspiring the next generation of aviation leaders. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? At Delaware State University, history and the future of aviation met in the same room. | University students, high schoolers and community members gathered last week for the 2026 Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Celebration and Aviation Expo, an event honoring the The event featured aviation workshops, exhibits and a s…
(2026-03-31). Wonderland Pier redevelopment drives Ocean City, N.J. mayoral race. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Voters in Ocean City, New Jersey, will head to the polls May 12 in a closely watched mayoral race that will help shape the future of one of the Jersey Shore's most recognizable destinations. | Key At the center of the race is the future…
(2026-03-31). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-31). Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro promotes tax break for working families. whyy.org Individuals can get up to $805 back on their state return, with more for dependents. But with two weeks until the deadline, only half of eligible residents have claimed it. | File photo: Internal Revenue Service taxes forms are seen on Feb. 13, 2019. The flagship climate change and health care bill passed by Democrats and soon to be signed by President Biden will have U.S. taxpayers one step closer to a government-operated electronic free-file tax return system. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)…