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2026-03-22: US official says Israel may use NUCLEAR WEAPONS against Iran

A top advisor to Donald Trump, billionaire venture capitalist David Sacks, warned that, if the war on Iran continues, "Israel could just be destroyed", or it could even use a nuclear weapon. Ben Norton explains how Washington sabotaged multiple peace deals and negotiations with Tehran, putting the world on the path toward catastrophe.Geopolitical Economy Report


| AFP | (2026-03-22). Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns. tribune.com.pk Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns wounded more than 100 people on Saturday, medics reported, after Israeli air defense systems failed to stop the incoming projectiles. | The two direct impacts ripped open the fronts of residential buildings and carved deep craters into the ground. | Magen David Adom responders said 84 people were injured in the town of Arad, 10 of them seriously, hours after 33 were wounded in nearby Dimona. | Iranian state television said the missile strike on Dimona, which contains a nuclear facility, was a "response" to an earlier attack on its own nuclear site at Natanz…

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-22). Israeli towns reel from 'terrifying' Iranian missile strikes. scmp.com Sheltering from an Iranian missile attack on his town in southern Israel on Saturday, 17-year-old Ido Franky heard "terrifying" blasts like nothing he had experienced before. | An Iranian missile hit Franky's town of Arad, hours after another struck Dimona — home to a nuclear facility — wounding dozens and leaving entire residential blocks with heavy damage. | Franky rushed to shelter with his family as air raid sirens sounded, warning of an incoming attack.

hindustantimes (2026-03-22). Mojtaba wins, is this Israel's double crisis moment? March 21 Jerusalem uprising amid Dimona strike. hindustantimes.com Anti-government protesters gathered in Jerusalem on March 21 to oppose Israel's war with Iran and to criticise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Reports and footage from the protest showed demonstrators dressed as Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, while holding anti-war signs and slogans linking the conflict to broader regional violence.

| Reuters | (2026-03-22). Iran to completely close Hormuz if Trump executes threats on Iranian energy, Revolutionary Guards say. tribune.com.pk Iran will completely shut the strategic Strait of Hormuz if US President Trump executes threats to target Iranian energy facilities, the country's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement on ‚Å Sunday. | Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48-hours, suggesting a significant escalation barely a day after he ‌talked ‚Å about "winding down" the war, now…

| Reuters | (2026-03-22). Energy infrastructure in crosshairs as Trump-Iran threats intensify. tribune.com.pk US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a significant escalation barely a day after he talked about "winding down" the war. | "If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from ‌this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" Trump said on social media. | üö® "If Iran doesn't FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of H…

Reuters (2026-03-22). Trump issues Hormuz ultimatum, threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants. scmp.com US President ‚Å Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war, targeting energy and fuel facilities in the Gulf, which could again roil global energy and financial markets and deepen a regional crisis. | Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, a significant escalation barely a day after he talked about "winding down" the war, now in its fourth week.

| Reuters | (2026-03-22). Iran says Hormuz open to all but 'enemy-linked' ships amid US threat. tribune.com.pk The Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to "Iran's enemies", Iran's representative to the UN maritime agency said on Sunday, after US President Donald Trump threatened to target Iranian power plants if the waterway was not "fully open" within 48 hours. | The threat of Iranian attacks during the US-Israeli war on Iran has kept most ships from getting through the narrow strait, the conduit for around a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, threatening a global energy shock. | Ali Mousavi said Tehran was ready to cooperate with the International Maritime Organisat…

newarab (2026-03-22). US threatens to bomb Iran power plants amid Hormuz closure. newarab.com The Ali Mousavi said Tehran was ready to cooperate with the International Maritime Organisation to improve maritime safety and protect seafarers in the Gulf, adding that ships not linked to "Iran's enemies" could pass the strait by coordinating security and safety arrangements wit…

newarab (2026-03-22). Gaza facing 'water genocide' on World Water Day. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2026-03-21). 'Blatant violation': Russia condemns US-Israeli attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear siteRussia has categorically denounced the unlawful US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility on Saturday, warning that the attack risks catastrophic consequences for global nuclear safety.

i24news.tv (2026-03-22). 8 buildings destroyed after direct missile hit in southern Israel | LIVE BLOG Iran war day 22: The combined casualty toll from Iranian missile impacts on the southern Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad has risen to 115 injured, including 11 in serious condition and 20 moderately wounded.

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2026-03-22). The Light Of Palestine Will Lead The Way To Global Liberation. popularresistance.org Today, for the people of the world, there is no confusion. | We are clear. This world is not governed by law but by power, not by justice, but by empire, not by the equal worth of human life, but by the permanent hierarchy of lives. | With Gaza, what we see is not the breakdown of the liberal order, but the order as it is, naked, unashamed and violent, an order built on conquest, on slavery, on genocide, an order built on theft, theft of land, theft of labor, theft of life, and now that order has spoken clearly, some lives matter, some lives do not. Some deaths are crimes, some deaths are policy.

Jonathan Ofir (2026-03-22). 'Forever live by the sword': Understanding Israelis' massive support for Iran war. mondoweiss.net A recent poll registered Israeli support for the war on Iran at a whopping 93%. Between the genocide, the ethnic cleansing, and the annexations, Israelis think this is how it's meant to be. Constant war to sustain our constant expansion.

Editor (2026-03-22). Inside The Independent Ink: Mr. Fish on Free Expression, Censorship, and the Fight for an Unmuzzled Press. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff At a moment when American institutions are sprinting away from dissent as if truth were radioactive, The Independent Ink remains one of the rare spaces where artists and writers still speak without permission slips. Mr. Fish's latest update on his forthcoming book, Which Genocide Are You On? — Artists Critical of Israel Speak …

aljazeera.com (2026-03-22). WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children An attack on a ⁠hospital in Sudan's Darfur region has killed at least ‌64 people, including 13 children, according to the head of ⁠the World ⁠Health Organization (WHO). | Another 89 people, including eight health staff, were wounded, he added.

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-22). US may need to 'escalate to de-escalate' Iran war, Bessent says. scmp.com The United States may need to "escalate" its attacks against Iran to be able to wind down the war, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday, after US President Donald Trump gave seemingly contradictory trajectories for the US military campaign. | Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iranian energy plants if Tehran did not fully open the pivotal Strait of Hormuz, just a day after saying US objectives were "very close" and that he was considering "winding down" the war.

UMMID (2026-03-22). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). Who's caught up in the Strait of Hormuz chokehold as oil prices soar. ecns.cn U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran triggered a rapid escalation in regional tensions in the Middle East. The conflict intensified with Iran's counterattack, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, shipping routes were disrupted, and fears of supply shortages grew. At the center of the crisis once again is one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints: the Strait of Hormuz.

aljazeera (2026-03-22). 'Opening Strait of Hormuz will probably require US boots on the ground'. aljazeera.com

UMMID (2026-03-22). Pentagon doing its best to hide destructions caused by Iran. ummid.com Iran's retaliatory attacks on the American bases and assets in the Middle East have inflicted huge material and human losses, but Pentagon is trying its best to hide.

Ramesh Jaura (2026-03-22). Brute Force Prevails The Global Order OpEd. eurasiareview.com Wars no longer announce themselves with official proclamations. They creep forward, strike by strike, each retaliation erasing another line once thought uncrossable. In April 2024, Israel's unprecedented strike on an Iranian military facility near Isfahan shattered former red lines and signalled a new phase of confrontation. Days later, Iran responded with swarms of drones and missiles aimed at Israeli targets, marking the first openly acknowledged Iranian attack against Israeli territory. | What was once unthinkable soon becomes routine, as these real-world escalations play out in full view. The Israel-Iran c…

hindustantimes (2026-03-22). Did Iran's retaliation force NATO to pull out? Trump's allies withdraw troops from Iraq | EU. hindustantimes.com NATO distances itself from the Iran conflict as reports suggest a temporary troop withdrawal from Iraq amid rising tensions. Major European powers reject calls from Donald Trump to join military operations, with leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz ruling out involvement. Trump hits back, slamming allies as divisions widen within the Western bloc over the escalating war.

Dan Glazebrook (2026-03-22). Israel Isn't Driving the Iran War, US Imperial Decline Is. counterpunch.org Two days into the US attack on Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the extraordinary claim that the war was, in fact, a legal, pre-emptive defensive measure necessitated by Israel's own pending strikes on the country. Scrambling for a legal figleaf for the US role in the aggression, he claimed that the Israeli strikes alone would have led to Iranian retaliation against US forces in the region, and therefore Iran, although it did not know it, posed an imminent threat to the US, which the US had the legal right to pre-emptively defend itself against. "We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action, we k…

Dr. Mohamed Chtatou (2026-03-22). The War Against Iran: Does It Mark The Beginning Of A New Middle East? Analysis. eurasiareview.com Introduction: | On February 28, 2026, in a joint military operation, the United States and Israel bombed several major cities in Iran. The Israeli operation was named "Roaring Lion," and the American one, "Epic Fury." Iran retaliated the same day with Operation Honest Promise 4. Within hours, the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the attack. For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, an open and direct war broke out between Israel, the United States, and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Middle East, already weakened by years of accumulated tensions, entered a new…

Pallab Bhattacharyya (2026-03-22). At The Edge Of A Fractured World Order OpEd. eurasiareview.com The international system in the early months of 2026 appears increasingly unsettled, with multiple conflicts unfolding simultaneously across different theatres of the world. The war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas continues to destabilise the Middle East, the Russia—Ukraine war grinds on with devastating consequences for European security, and the most recent escalation between Israel, the United States and Iran threatens to widen into a regional conflagration involving several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. At the same time, tensions have surfaced along the Pakistan—Afghanistan frontie…

WSWS (2026-03-22). Spain's Socialist Party-Sumar government unveils ‚Ǩ1 billion military aid package for Ukraine. wsws.org Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned that the US-led war against Iran was distracting from NATO's war against Russia.

A A (2026-03-22). àà giunto il momento per la Russia di prendere in considerazione l'estensione dei propri obiettivi? strategic-culture.su Lezioni tratte dal conflitto tra Iran, Stati Uniti e Israele nel contesto dell'operazione militare russa in Ucraina. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi giorni, un evento sanguinoso ha riacceso un profondo dibattito strategico sull'andamento dell'Operazione Militare Speciale: un attacco ucraino alla città russa di Bryansk, che ha causato vittime tra i civili e che, secondo quanto riferito, avrebbe beneficiato di un sostegno significativo da part…

Al Bawaba News (2026-03-22). Natanz Nuclear Facility Targeted In New Attack. eurasiareview.com By Osama Ali | ( The organization asserted that the uranium enrichment plant in Natanz was the target of the assault, but it also confirmed that there was no radioactive leak, attributing this to the facility's safety measures. | Iranian authorities condemned the strike, saying that targeting the site violated the N…

Shamsi Saadati (2026-03-22). US Places $10 Million Bounty On New Supreme Leader, Fresh Strikes Hit Natanz And Tehran OpEd. eurasiareview.com Following yesterday's massive wave of strikes on over 200 regime targets, the confirmed deaths of top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, and sweeping domestic arrests amid a 480-hour nationwide internet blackout, the conflict between the United States, Israel, and the Iranian regime has entered its 22nd day on March 21, 2026. | The war, which began on February 28, continues to escalate with fresh US and Israeli strikes hitting multiple Iranian cities and the Natanz nuclear facility in the early hours of Saturday morning. Concurrently, the Trump administration has placed a $10 million bounty o…

newarab (2026-03-22). Iran has fired 400 missiles at Israel since start of war. newarab.com Israel's military said on Sunday that Iran had fired more than 400 ballistic missiles at Israel since the start of the Middle East war, claiming that around 92 percent of them intercepted. | The figures were announced a day after Iranian missiles struck two towns in southern Israel, leaving around 175 people needing medical treatment. | The US and Israel began an unprovoked war on Iran on 28 February, while Iran was negotiating with the former. The war has dragged much of the region into a wider conflict. | "Iran has fired over 400 ballistic missiles. We have had great interception rates. We have approximately a…

Afeef Nessouli (2026-03-22). More Than 1 Million People in Lebanon Have Been Displaced. These Are Their Stories. theintercept.com BEIRUT — It is morning outside Mohammed Al-Amin Mosque in downtown Beirut, and beneath the gigantic crescent moon statue, a woman in a white hijab and dirtied floral dress is calling for her children. | She screams out the name of one of them, Mohammed, when he almost wanders into the busy street. | Fatima, 45, fled the southern suburb of Bourj al-Barajneh with her family on March 2 when Israel bombarded the community as part of the broadening regional war. | She is a mother of two young boys and an older daughter who are sitting cross-legged around her on cardboard boxes. Thick comforters, a jug of wate…

RFE RL (2026-03-22). Iran's Missile Cap Died With Khamenei, Putting Europe Within Reach Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Kian Sharifi | Iran for years Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's then-supreme leader, said in 2021 that he had imposed the limit despite protests from military figures, framing it as a deliberate choice. | That choice, according to Iranian military officials, was a signal to Europe that it was not in Iran's crosshairs. | On March 21, within weeks of Khamenei's assassination in the US-Israeli war with Iran, Tehran fired two ballistic mi…

newleftreview (2026-03-22). 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.

David Issacharoff (2026-03-22). FM slams German envoy over settler after condemnation of West Bank attack. haaretz.com German Ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert had expressed his 'sadness' over Israeli casualties in Iranian and Hezbollah strikes, as well as a settler rampage in Palestinian villages over the past day…

geo.tv (2026-03-22). Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump's control. geo.tv Eergency personnel work at the site of a strike on a residential building, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 16, 2026. — Instagram

UMMID (2026-03-22). Iran seeks guarantees, compensation to end war with US, Israel. ummid.com In a major rebuke to Donald Trump, Iran Thursday March 12, 2026 sought guarantees and compensation to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.

UMMID (2026-03-22). Amid claims he's dead, Netanyahu's 3rd video billed AI generated. ummid.com Amid the wild claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara have been killed in an Iranian missile attack, his third video posted as a proof he is live has been billed as AI generated.

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2026-03-22). 'Africa Forward' Summit: France Strengthening Africa's Development Agenda. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States-Israeli war in the Islamic Republic of Iran shattered Africa's economic landscape and left an emotional devastation. Europe is fractured, but completely. France has taken the initiative to create a platform in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, located in East Africa. More than 2,500 corporate executives from across the continent, spanning 55 African …

APR editor (2026-03-22). No bigger hypocrisy in the world than Israel complaining about Iran's 'lawbreaking'. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Sarah Leah Whitson In recent days, Israel and the United States have expressed outrage over the deliberate and indiscriminate targeting of civilians and civilian residences and infrastructure in Israel and the Gulf by Iranian forces. They have cited the illegality of such attacks, urged global condemnation, and demanded that human rights organisations speak…

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-22). Israel says investigating whether own soldiers shot civilian on Lebanon border. scmp.com Israel's military said it was investigating whether its own fire killed an Israeli civilian near the Lebanese border on Sunday, after Hezbollah claimed an attack in the same area. | Israeli emergency workers said earlier on Sunday that a man was killed in a "direct hit" on his car by a rocket from Lebanon. | Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said after the incident that its fighters had attacked Israeli soldiers in the same area.

newarab (2026-03-22). 'Heavy damage' caused to Iran water, energy infrastructure. newarab.com Iran's critical water and energy infrastructure have suffered extensive damage due to US and Israeli strikes on tens of thousands of civilian sites, officials said on Sunday. | Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on February 28, killing the Islamic republic's supreme leader and sparking a war that has since spread across the Middle East. | "The country's vital water and electricity infrastructure has suffered heavy damage following terrorist and cyber attacks by the United States and the Zionist regime," said energy minister Abbas Aliabadi, according to ISNA news agency. | "The attacks targeted…

UMMID (2026-03-22). Iran's 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' Models. ummid.com As US-Israel versus Iran conflict intensifies, Iran's decentralised 'Mosaic Defence' and 'Fourth Successor' layered leadership models ensure military operations persist despite leadership losses.

Michael Longenecker (2026-03-22). The Coup, the Nakba, and the Black Rain. dissidentvoice.org Tehran's rain turned black the other day, a fitting weather report for a civilization still drunk on the very fossil fuels it's now setting on fire. After the first week of US—Israeli strikes on refineries and oil depots, the Iranian Red Crescent warned residents that the downpour sluicing off balconies and satellite dishes was "highly …

Suminda Jayasundera (2026-03-22). The Mirage Of Decisive Force Analysis. eurasiareview.com How the U.S.-Israel Campaign Against Iran Rewrote the Rules of Modern War | It began with the thunder of massed sorties and the silence of decapitated command centers. The most sophisticated air armada in history — American stealth aircraft, Israeli precision munitions, naval carrier groups in the region — struck Iran in a campaign designed to be decisive, surgical, and short. It was none of those things. What followed was something more sobering: a demonstration of the limits of technological supremacy when faced with strategic depth, asymmetric resolve, and the simple mathematics of attrition.

UMMID (2026-03-22). Indian Diplomacy Falters on Iran War. ummid.com The US-Israel attacks on Iran has placed India in an uncomfortable diplomatic position, exposing the limits of its much-touted strategic autonomy.

hindustantimes (2026-03-22). Trump orders another strike on Iran's nuke site after allies refuse to join US-led offensive | Natanz. hindustantimes.com Iran says the Natanz uranium-enrichment facility was hit again on March 21 in a fresh U.S.-Israeli strike, according to Iranian media cited by Reuters. Tasnim and other Iranian outlets said the attack took place Saturday morning, but reported no radioactive leak and no danger to nearby residents.

P. K. Balachandran (2026-03-22). Sri Lanka And India Dodge US Dragnet With Mix Of Firmness And Tact Analysis. eurasiareview.com With a mix of tact and firmness, Sri Lanka and India recently dodged US attempts to drag them into the ongoing US-Iran war. Both countries refused to bow to America's demand that the stranded Iranian naval vessels and their crew, currently under their care, should not be repatriated to Iran. | Sri Lanka also denied permission to the US to land two of its armed military aircraft to land at Mattala airport in South Sri Lanka. | By doing so, they had escaped, by the skin of their teeth, an American plan to drag them into its war with Iran. America is lacking in allies as its only supporter is Israel, which is als…

UMMID (2026-03-22). Trump's top official says Israel dragged US into war with Iran, quits. ummid.com In another setback for US President Donald J Trump, Joseph Kent, the head of the country's National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position over the US-Israel war against Iran.

____ (2026-03-22). Bahrain Explosion: The Risks of High-Tech Defense Systems. devdiscourse.com An explosion involving a U.S.-operated Patriot missile in Bahrain injured 32 people amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. Initially blamed on an Iranian drone, the incident's origins remain disputed, shedding light on the complexities and risks of deploying advanced military defense systems in civilian areas.

hindustantimes (2026-03-22). Trump's 'quick win' lie exposed as Iran craters US bases, $800 million damage reported? | War, IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran's missile and drone campaign has torn through the U.S. military footprint across West Asia, shattering bases that Trump once held up as proof of American dominance. New analysis reviewed by major outlets estimates Iranian strikes have already caused around 800 million dollars in damage to U.S.-linked installations, with at least 17 sites hit and 11 full military bases scarred from Qatar to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Satellite imagery shows key hubs like Al Udeid, Ali Al-Salem, Prince Sultan and the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain being hit repeatedly, while a single high‚Äëvalue radar in Jo…

newarab (2026-03-22). UAE says faced drone, missile barrages after Iran warning. newarab.com The "UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran," the defence ministry said in a statement explaining "the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defenc…

| Reuters | (2026-03-22). Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds. tribune.com.pk An American-operated Patriot air defence battery likely fired the interceptor missile involved in a pre-dawn explosion that injured dozens of civilians and tore through homes in US-ally Bahrain 10 days into the war on Iran, according to an analysis by academic researchers examined by Reuters. | Both Bahrain and Washington have blamed an Iranian drone attack for the March 9 blast, which the Gulf kingdom said injured 32 people, including children, some seriously. Commenting on the day of the attack, US Central Command said on X that an Iranian drone struck a residential neighborhood in Bahrain. | In response to…

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-22). US hub in Iraq targeted overnight by Iranian drones, rockets. scmp.com Eight overnight attacks targeted a US diplomatic and logistics centre at Baghdad's International Airport, an Iraqi security official said on Sunday. | Several waves of departures from the US facility occurred on Saturday from the airport, according to another Iraqi security source, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.

Sonali Kolhatkar (2026-03-22). From Iran to Cuba, Trump's Sanctions Have Hurt People More Than Governments. truthout.org Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed "peace president," has already attacked two nations since the start of 2026 — engaging in regime change in Venezuela on January 3 and launching an air war on Iran on March 1 — and is now strongly suggesting that Cuba would be next. All three nations have been harmed by U.S.-led economic wars for years in the form of sanctions, which have hurt the countries'… |

newarab (2026-03-22). Pro-Iran militia suspected in attack on Iraqi intelligence HQ. newarab.com Iraqi sources have reported that the pro-Iran militia Kataib Hezbollah is the main suspect in the Iraqi authorities are still investigating the attack on the National Intelligence Service headquarters in central Baghdad. | The attack happened around 10: 0…

Eurasia Review (2026-03-22). Saudi Arabia Expels Iranian Military Staff, Condemns 'Blatant' Attacks. eurasiareview.com Saudi Arabia has expelled several Iranian military officials and renewed its strong condemnation of what it described as "blatant" attacks by Iran against the Kingdom and regional states, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. | In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry said the continued targeting of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, civilian infrastructure, diplomatic missions, and economic interests by Iran constituted a clear violation of international law and norms. | It added that the attacks also breached the terms of the Beijing Agreement and United Nations Security Council Resolution 28…

Eurasia Review (2026-03-22). Iran War Aftermath: War Reparations Claim OpEd. eurasiareview.com The law of reparations for war damage dictates that a State responsible for an internationally wrongful act – such as illegal warfare – must make full reparation for injury caused ⚪ Ref: Articles 1, 31, 34, and 35 on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts (ARSIWA), International Law Commission (ILC), 2001. | When asked by a reporter during Japan's prime minister Sanei Takaichi visit, "Why didn't you tell US allies in Europe and Asia and Japan about the war before attacking Iran", Trump responded: "One thing you don't want to signal too much, you know, when we go in, we went in very hard an…

Editor (2026-03-22). Chris Hedges The Donald's Dangerous Delusion on Iran. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a wide-ranging interview with Chris Hedges on George Galloway's Mother of All Talk Shows, the Pulitzer Prize-winning former Middle East correspondent argues that Donald Trump has been drawn into a war long sought by Benjamin Netanyahu—without a clear exit, without strategic control, and without understanding the regional forces now shaping the conflict. …

newarab (2026-03-22). Israeli airstrikes kill four in Gaza. newarab.com

Eman Abu Zayed (2026-03-22). With Gaza's Libraries in Ruins, Palestinians Fight to Preserve Historical Memory. truthout.org Since the outbreak of Israel's war on the Gaza Strip in 2023, the destruction has not been limited to homes and public infrastructure. It has also extended to cultural and intellectual heritage, as libraries and archives across the enclave have endured major attacks and significant losses. Reports from human rights and academic organizations indicate that more than 87 public libraries and archives… |

aljazeera (2026-03-22). The Gaza Tribunal: A question of complicity. aljazeera.com What role has the UK played in Israel's war on Gaza? We meet those who say it's complicit in atrocities committed there.

Staff (2026-03-22). Acting President of Venezuela at Military Ceremony: 'Our Main Victory is Unity'. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On its 36th Training Cruise, titled "Seas of Union for Bolívar's Dream 2026," the ship will carry a message of integration to Grenada, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Mexico, and Cuba. | During her speech, the acting presi…

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). China sees sustained progress in land greening and forest growth. ecns.cn China has seen solid progress in land greening, with its forest area and forest stock volume both expanding for 40 consecutive years, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said on Friday.

Dr. Fr. John Singarayar (2026-03-22). Every Child Deserves A Peaceful Childhood OpEd. eurasiareview.com ( War does not gradually take that away. It takes it all at once, on a specific night, and nothing quite goes back to the way it…

| Web Desk | (2026-03-22). SUPARCO kicks off 'Space4Climate Initiative' to boost climate resilience. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Sunday launched the Space4Climate Initiative to strengthen climate resilience and action through space-based technologies, according to a statement issued by the military's media wing. | According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the initiative is centered on a GeoAI-enabled Climate Observatory — an integrated digital platform that consolidates satellite data, geospatial analytics, and modeling into actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, and communities. | The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commis…

newleftreview (2026-03-22). 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.

| Aftab Khan | (2026-03-22). FIA seizes Rs2.89b in foreign currency in Karachi hawala crackdown. tribune.com.pk The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday seized foreign currency worth approximately Rs2.89billion during an operation against illegal hawala and hundi networks in the city, officials said. | The raid comes as part of a nationwide crackdown against money laundering and hawala/hundi networks operating across the country, announced on Tuesday, approved, with authorities reiterating that the "business of hawala/hundi would not be tolerated under any circumstances". | The meeting also approved the formation of a joint working group comprising the State Bank of Pakistan and the Federal Investigation Agency.

Jonathan Lis (2026-03-22). in Defense minister says Israel will flatten homes in border villages. haaretz.com The IDF said Sunday it intends to strike the Qasmiyeh Bridge — a key coastal highway crossing into the southern city of Tyre — which would effectively cut off Tyre and much of south Lebanon…

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-22). Slovenia PM claims election win as results show neck-and-neck finish. scmp.com Slovenia's incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob on Sunday claimed victory in parliamentary elections, even as official results showed a neck-and-neck finish with the conservatives of Donald Trump admirer Janez Jansa. | Golob took over from Jansa as a political newcomer in 2022 to lead a three-party centre-left coalition in the ex-Yugoslav nation, a European Union member of two million people.

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea. ecns.cn The U.S. government on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea to ease energy supply pressures, media reports said.

| APP | (2026-03-22). Afghan Taliban carry out over 1,100 floggings, six public executions in past year. tribune.com.pk The Afghan Taliban flogged at least 1,186 people and carried out six public executions in Afghanistan during the the last year — March 2025 to March 2026. | The official statements and data compiled by an Afghan television channel, and drawn from statements issued by the Taliban's Supreme Court, indicate the continued application of corporal punishment in most parts of the country. The total excluded the final 12 days of July 11 to 22, implying that the actual number of floggings could be higher. | These punishments took place across dozens of provinces, including Kabul, Herat, Balkh, Kandahar, Nangarhar,…

Reuters (2026-03-22). UK's Starmer calls emergency meeting on economy as Iran war risks mount. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting ‚Å on the economic fallout from the ‚Å war in Iran on Monday, with Finance Minister Rachel ‚Å Reeves and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, the government said. | Investors are bracing for another stormy week in financial markets after Iran said it would strike the energy and water systems of Gulf neighbours if US President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to hit Iran's electricity grid.

| AFP | (2026-03-22). Kane shines as Bayern sink Union. tribune.com.pk Serge Gnabry scored twice and Harry Kane inched closer to the Bundesliga single-season goal record as Bayern Munich beat Union Berlin 4-0 at home on Saturday. | Kane's second-half strike took him to 31 this campaign ⚪ the same number Union have scored all season ⚪ and 10 short of Robert Lewandowski's mark from 2020-21, with seven games to play. | Michael Olise struck for the brilliant Bavarians. | "It's still possible, I just have to keep doing what I'm doing," Kane told reporters about the record. | "All it takes is a hat-trick or a couple of braces in a row and then it'll look a bit more likely." | Bayern…

____ (2026-03-22). Navi Mumbai Hotel Faces Legal Heat for Foreign Guest Record Breach. devdiscourse.com A hotel in Navi Mumbai is under scrutiny after the owner and manager allegedly failed to report foreign guest information, as mandated by law. An investigation revealed that four Turkish nationals were accommodated without their details being uploaded on the police portal.

newarab (2026-03-22). Doha confirms 4 Qataris, 3 Turks killed in helicopter crash. newarab.com Qatar on Sunday confirmed four of its military personnel and The Gulf state's interior ministry said in a statement rescue operations had been completed and a final seventh individual was confirmed dead. | "All those who were on board have been found, numbering seven, and their martyrdom has been confirmed," it said. | Earlier, Qatar's defence ministry named the victims of the crash as Captain Mubarak Salem Daway al-Marr…

aljazeera (2026-03-22). Is Greater Israel already happening on the ground? aljazeera.com From a verse in the Bible, to a map, to strategy, to action, Greater Israel has stopped being just a concept.

____ (2026-03-22). Casual Glamour Reigns: Tamannaah Bhatia's Showstopping Runway Moment at Lakme Fashion Week. devdiscourse.com At the prestigious Lakme Fashion Week, renowned actor Tamannaah Bhatia made a stunning appearance on the runway, showcasing designer Bhumika Sharma's latest collection. Known for her roles in South Indian and Hindi films, Bhatia's presence added a touch of stardom to the event.

| Aftab Khan | (2026-03-22). Eidul Fitr: Air fares surge amid travel rush and rising fuel costs. tribune.com.pk Air fares for both domestic and international travel rose sharply in the wake of Eidul Fitr, driven by increased seasonal demand and higher fuel costs. | According to aviation sources, ticket prices increased significantly on Chand Raat and during the Eid period, with domestic fares rising by 15% to 20% compared with usual rates a day before Eid. In some cases, passengers purchased tickets that were up to 30% more expensive. | Sources attributed the increase to the Eid travel rush as well as a recent rise in jet fuel prices. | Jet fuel prices have emerged as a major challenge, pushing up operating costs, with…

Abdullah A. Rafsanjani (2026-03-22). Japan's Natural Resources Dilemma and Sanae Takaichi's Neo-mercantilism. moderndiplomacy.eu Every country in the world has its own obstacles to building its economy. For Japan, the obstacle is their helplessness due to the lack of their natural resources. This country has one of the best technology industry giants, but it stands on a fragile foundation, with almost no reserves of oil, gas, coal, and rare …

Beverly Gologorsky (2026-03-22). Why Guns? From Personal Power to Autocracy in Donald Trump's America. fairobserver.com Power is felt, attributed, invisible, all-important, descriptive, without shape and so much more. There is personal power, governmental power and the collective power of the people. Power can be bought, sold, traded, bestowed, even rescinded. It can be good or bad, positive or corrupt. However you might wish to describe power, one thing is clear: …

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). China warns Philippines to cease infringement, provocations in South China Sea. ecns.cn A Chinese military spokesperson on Friday warned the Philippine side to immediately cease infringement and provocative acts after a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into the airspace over waters adjacent to Meiji Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao without the approval of the Chinese government.

____ (2026-03-22). Iran's Initiative: Boosting Maritime Safety and Diplomacy in the Gulf. devdiscourse.com Iran has announced its readiness to collaborate with the International Maritime Organisation to enhance maritime safety and protect seafarers in the Gulf, according to a report by the semi-official Mehr news agency.

A A (2026-03-22). On the road to Armageddon. strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Pete Hegseth says "It takes money to kill bad guys!" | I had thought the United…

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-22). Syrians protest against alcohol sale limits, personal freedom curbs. scmp.com Hundreds of Syrians protested in central Damascus on Sunday against new restrictions on alcohol sales, reflecting wider fears that the Islamist authorities may tighten curbs on personal freedoms. | The Syrian capital last week banned the sale of alcoholic beverages in restaurants and bars, only allowing shops in three Christian neighbourhoods to sell bottles.

____ (2026-03-22). BJP Finalizes Candidates for Puducherry Assembly Polls. devdiscourse.com The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its final candidate for the upcoming April 9 Assembly polls in Puducherry, nominating M Arulmurugan for the Karaikal South constituency.

| Naeem Asghar | (2026-03-22). Pashto TikToker Outlofara shot dead by husband in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk Famous Pashto TikTok creator Sana Javed, best known as her TikTok alias Outlofara, was shot dead by her husband in the H-11 area of Islamabad on Sunday, police said. | The victim, a resident of Attock, was reportedly shot by her husband, who later took his own life. Police confirmed that three shell casings and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the scene and the weapon was taken into custody. | According to authorities, the husband, identified as Sadiq, had previously been employed as a constable with the Attock Police but had been dismissed. Sadiq allegedly shot Sana and then turned the weapon on himself, resu…

newleftreview (2026-03-22). 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.

UMMID (2026-03-22). Meet Mohd Umair: AMU Alumnus Selected as ISRO Scientist. ummid.com Aligarh Muslim University: Mohammed Umair, an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has been selected as a Scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

UMMID (2026-03-22). Artemis II Moon Rocket cleared for April 2026 launch. ummid.com The Amercian space agency, NASA, has cleared Artemis II Moon Rocket for a launch in April 2026 with four astronauts onboard.

WSWS (2026-03-22). This week in history: March 23-29. wsws.org School fire kills 67 in Kenya; Argentine military overthrows Isabel Perón; MacArthur ultimatum to China in Korean War; Fascist killers of Matteotti given light sentence.

newleftreview (2026-03-22). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). (W.E. Talk) UN expert: Crimes against world cultural heritage must be prosecuted. ecns.cn The third Wuyi Forum, jointly hosted by Renmin University of China and the Nanping Municipal People's Government, will be held from Saturday to next Monday in Nanping, south China's Fujian Province. Mauro Agnoletti, who had originally been invited to attend, was unable to travel due to factors including rising tensions in the Middle East.

David Issacharoff (2026-03-22). Netanyahu and his son join far-right at CPAC in Hungary to rally against migrants and the. haaretz.com Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orbán, facing his toughest re-election bid since 2010, called the illiberal right-wing movement 'the greatest political realignment in 100 years of the West, the U.S. as its epicenter, with Hungary as its forward base'…

____ (2026-03-22). Tragedy Strikes: Darfur Hospital Attack Highlights Sudan's Ongoing Crisis. devdiscourse.com A deadly attack on a hospital in Sudan's Darfur region last week has led to the deaths of at least 64 people, including 13 children, according to the World Health Organization. Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur was hit, rendering it non-functional, and leaving 89 injured.

| Our Correspondent | (2026-03-22). Fire breaks out yet again at Gul Plaza, two months after deadly blaze. tribune.com.pk

aljazeera (2026-03-22). Moment Israeli strike hits bridge in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment Israeli jets strike the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon.

UMMID (2026-03-22). When New Guards Readied to Lead Nepal. ummid.com When most of the veterans and their parties failed to impress the electorates of Nepal in the recently conducted single day polling on 5 March 2026, a relatively new party and young leaders earned mandates in the Himalayan republic.

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). Embodied AI turned into growth driver. ecns.cn Inside a humming factory in Hefei, Anhui province, a 1.66-meter-tall humanoid robot dubbed Lingshu steadies its grip, pivots and places a wafer-thin semiconductor onto a moving line, an extremely high precision task where an aberration of just a fraction of a millimeter could spell failure.

newarab (2026-03-22). Saudi Arabia orders Iranian diplomats to leave the country. newarab.com

newarab (2026-03-22). What we know about Tehran's long-range solid-fuel Sejjil missile. newarab.com

Reuters (2026-03-22). Trump administration touts plan for ICE at airports amid criticism from union, Democrats. scmp.com US President Donald ‚Å Trump's border tsar said on Sunday that having immigration agents bolster short-staffed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) teams will speed up airport queues but the union for TSA workers said that does not solve what they see as the underlying problem of pay. | In appearances on Sunday news shows, US border tsar Tom Homan and Transport Secretary Sean Duffy argued that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff can help with airport security screening, starting…

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-03-22). It's Unethical To Have Sympathy For Israelis, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com Israel's Foreign Ministry has posted a I don't want to be one of those people who wastes their time criticizing "hypocrisy" in foreign policy, but holy ____ing shit, dude. Jesus Christ. My God. | I will never, ever express sympathy for Israelis. Ever. Under any circumstances. To do so would be irresponsible, because Israel al…

Arthur Michelino (2026-03-22). The Invoiced Alliance: Transactional Power and the NATO Guarantee. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a pattern in how Donald Trump approaches alliances, and it has been consistent since the opening weeks of 2016. It is not isolationism, and it is not strategic withdrawal. It is the application of transactional logic to institutions whose value depends on that logic never being applied to them. The pattern appeared first …

aljazeera (2026-03-22). 'Colonialism did its job of isolating us' — Colombia VP. aljazeera.com Francia Marquez called for stronger Latin America—Africa ties to boost growth and challenge colonial legacies.

UMMID (2026-03-22). Maharashtra colleges violating girls fee waiver scheme to face action. ummid.com In a stern warning to the colleges in Maharashtra denying admission to girl students under the state's fee waiver scheme, the government said affiliation of such institutes could be cancelled.

Kate Zogaj (2026-03-22). How the Global Remote Workforce Is Transforming Cross-Border Payments. fairobserver.com Remote work has reshaped the global economy faster than most policymakers or financial institutions expected. In every region of the world, companies now hire talent across borders, freelancers work for clients on several continents at once and digital platforms match skills with opportunities that once depended entirely on location. Remote Work has become a global…

Dr. Sahibzada Muhammad Usman (2026-03-22). Pakistan's Spectrum Breakthrough Opens A New Digital Era OpEd. eurasiareview.com That Pakistan has already featured in the 14th to 7th position in the world after the March 10, 2026, IMT spectrum auction is not just something that happened because of the nod of the policy. It is the choice of such rare individuals that can change the pace of economic and social future of the countries. The digital ambitions of Pakistan over the years have been larger than the systems that were developed to serve their purpose. The topics of inclusion, innovation, remote education, online education, fintech, and smart services were always discussed. Nevertheless, the unavailability of adequate spectrum impl…

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). U.S. states contest Environmental Protection Agency's rollback of greenhouse gas endangerment finding. ecns.cn A coalition of more than 20 U.S. states, along with 10 dozen cities and counties, filed a legal challenge Thursday against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), contesting the agency's rescission of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, the legal cornerstone of federal climate regulation under the Clean Air Act.

newarab (2026-03-22). Overnight attacks target US centre at Baghdad airport: security officials. newarab.com Eight overnight attacks targeted a US diplomatic and logistics centre at Baghdad's International Airport, an Iraqi security official told AFP on Sunday. | Several waves of departures from the US facility occurred on Saturday from the airport, according to another Iraqi security source, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. | "Eight separate attacks, carried out until dawn with rockets and drones, targeted the US centre," the senior security official told AFP, adding that "some rockets landed near the base". | A second security official said there had been at least six strikes, w…

The Center Square (2026-03-22). Trump Says He Will Send ICE Agents To Airports If Funding Deal Doesn't Pass. eurasiareview.com By Dan McCaleb | ( "If the Radical Left Democrats don't immediately sign an agreement to let our Country, in particular, our Airports, be FREE and SAFE again, I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will d…

aljazeera (2026-03-22). 'The United States doesn't even pretend to be within international law'. aljazeera.com 'The United States doesn't even pretend to be within international law'

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.8898 against USD Friday. ecns.cn The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 77 pips to 6.8898 against the U.S. dollar Friday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

Vishal Yashoda (2026-03-22). How Bad Bunny brought the issue of Puerto Rico's power grid into world view. globalvoices.org For millions, it was a striking visual moment; for Puerto Ricans, it reflected an everyday realityGlobal Voices Screenshot of Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show taken from the Super Bowl halftime shows are always a spectacle, but at

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). Chinese FM urges efforts to prevent escalation in Mideast conflict. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that one of the top priorities at present is to contain the spread of the conflict and prevent further involvement of other countries.

UMMID (2026-03-22). CBSE teachers involved in 10th, 12th paper evaluation warned. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers involved in evaluation of classes 10th and 12th papers (Academic Year 2026) from sharing misleading information on social media.

newleftreview (2026-03-22). 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.

UMMID (2026-03-22). How to Build a Portfolio Using Different Types of Mutual Funds. ummid.com Most people approach building a mutual fund portfolio like they are trying to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but building a portfolio is much more like packing a suitcase for a long trip to multiple climates.

GABIK (2026-03-22). President Ramaphosa attends South Africa's LIV Golf tournament. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa attends South Africa's LIV Golf tournament | President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon attend South Africa's LIV Golf tournament at Steyn City in Johannesburg. | The event marks the first time the LIV Golf League is being staged on African soil, and the first edition in South Africa, making it a historic new addition to the continent's growing schedule of international events. | The LIV Golf League is regarded as a revolutionary professional golf format designed to complement traditional tournaments while bringing new levels of excitement and engagement to fans and players alike. | With ev…

| Web Desk | (2026-03-22). PM Shehbaz, Indonesian president call for dialogue, diplomacy to resolve Middle East crisis. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday exchanged views on Middle East tensions, calling for an immediate end to hostilities and the resolution of all differences through dialogue and diplomacy during a telephone conversation. | According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) today, the two leaders exchanged views on the latest regional developments, particularly the ongoing hostilities in Iran and the Gulf region. | "Both leaders called for an immediate end to hostilities and the resolution of all differences through dialogue and diplomacy," it sa…

Frank Chen (2026-03-22). As global yuan use expands, questions resurface about China's world-leading forex reserves. scmp.com A report from a leading Beijing university has revived discussions about the "optimal size" of China's foreign exchange reserves — with a focus on US Treasuries — calling for its world-leading forex holdings to be trimmed to a "moderately ample" level amid the drive to promote further international use of the yuan. | The report, written by Sun Jiaqi from Renmin University's International Monetary Institute and issued on Friday, examined possible ways forward and their implications for China, which…

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korea's auto parts factory fire. ecns.cn A fire at an auto parts manufacturing factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has left 10 people dead, 59 injured and four missing, fire authorities said Saturday.

Simon Hutagalung (2026-03-22). Integrating Farms, Finance, And Markets OpEd. eurasiareview.com Rural economies in emerging markets are often fragile, and this International Growth Centre brief explores the challenges and opportunities that they face. The vast majority of emerging market commodity production is carried out by smallholder farmers who have limited plots of land and are therefore often highly vulnerable to increases in input costs, uncertainty and shocks to global commodity markets. There is a growing demand for more disclosure and sustainability in global commodity supply chains, which is also having an impact on rural areas. Improving rural futures will require action on smallholder agric…

Ben Bennett (2026-03-22). A young Pa. state representative candidate is giving his peers hands-on campaign experience. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Leo Solga started his campaign for a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to bring a youthful voice to Harrisburg. Now he's bringing in other young people to gain hands-on political experience with a campaign internship. | The 22-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate is running for the open seat in the 148th district of Pennsylvania, following the retirement of U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Daley, who had held the position since 2012. Along with Solga, Andrea Deutsch…

Ben Samuels (2026-03-22). Trump calls president Herzog a weak person, for not granting Netanyahu pardon. haaretz.com Trump claimed Herzog had agreed to pardon Netanyahu, 'but never did,' adding that 'Bibi should be focused on the war, not on nonsense'…

| Web Desk | (2026-03-22). No Eid is complete without dessert: Classic treats reimagined from around the world. tribune.com.pk Eidul Fitr arrives as a moment of reward, a celebration granted after a month of patience, reflection, and fasting. It marks not just the end of Ramzan, but the beginning of shared joy, where homes open up to neighbours, friends, and family, and tables are laid out with care. | There's a certain warmth in the air, laughter carries a little longer, gatherings feel a little fuller, and the act of coming together becomes the highlight of it all. | View this post on Instagram | And somehow, no celebration feels complete without something sweet. Desserts hold a quiet significance on Eid, adding that final touch of…

aljazeera (2026-03-22). Lebanese nurse refuses to leave her post at hospital despite losses. aljazeera.com Lebanese nurse remains at her post in the Bekaa Valley after losing her fiance in the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war.

Jianlu Bi (2026-03-22). The Lonely Superpower: Trump's Iran War and the End of American Consent. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States currently finds itself in a state of strategic paralysis, caught between an administrative push for military confrontation and a wall of resistance that spans from its own halls of power to the capitals of its oldest allies. These synchronized failures—one institutional, the other diplomatic—reveal a fundamental truth: the push for Operation Epic …

newarab (2026-03-22). UK pro-Palestine groups to launch new protests at arms factories. newarab.com Pro-Palestine campaigners across the United Kingdom are

independentaustralia.net (2026-03-22). The hidden cost of cut flowers. independentaustralia.net

Associated Press (2026-03-22). Socialist Gregoire becomes Paris mayor in France local elections. scmp.com Socialist candidate Emmanuel Gregoire won the Paris race Sunday, succeeding fellow party member Anne Hidalgo as the French capital's mayor, as results of the final round of municipal elections showed clear gains for the traditional left and right, and one major win for the far-right in the French Riviera city of Nice. | French voters returned to the polls Sunday in about 1,500 communes. The vote was seen as a test of the balance of power on France's local political map before the 2027 presidential…

Shobha Shukla (2026-03-22). Artificial Intelligence Helping Healthcare Experts Find More TB And Other Diseases In Thai Hospitals OpEd. eurasiareview.com With only 56 months left to end TB globally by 2030, the progress is way off the mark. To end TB, we have to protect people from getting infected with TB bacteria in the first place – and – we have to find all those with TB disease (correct and timely diagnosis), link them to effective and right treatment, care and support. | The Land of Smiles – Thailand – has done commendably well in responding to TB over the years. For example, World Health Organization (WHO) no longer lists it among high-burden countries for drug-resistant forms of TB, but it continues to be in the list for high burden TB and TB-HIV nation…

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). Pentagon seeks huge funding for war with Iran: Hegseth. ecns.cn U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Thursday that the Pentagon would ask Congress for more money to wage war in Iran.

UMMID (2026-03-22). Renaming of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College sparks outrage. ummid.com The Assam cabinet's decision to approve the proposal to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College in Barpeta has sparked outrage.

____ (2026-03-22). Global Demand for Indian Nursing Professionals Soars. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the growing global demand for Indian nursing professionals during a ceremonial event in Uttar Pradesh. He underscored their popularity not only within India but also internationally.

David Swanson (2026-03-22). Stop Escalating the War on Iran Now. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, March 22, 2026 | Already the rule of law has been shattered, millions have been displaced, tens of thousands have been injured and traumatized, thousands have been killed, many billions of dollars of property has been destroyed, and many billions of dollars have been spent on this criminal enterprise — with much more lost through economic impacts and the failure to spend those resources usefully. Millions of tons of C02 has been emitted, and huge areas of land, water, and air poisoned. Urban areas and cultural treasures have been obliterated, and oil rained down on people and their home…

aljazeera (2026-03-22). Canada's Supreme Court must strike down Quebec's Bill 21. aljazeera.com Under the guise of preserving secularism, this law allows the exclusion of people based on their religious identity.

____ (2026-03-22). Operation Muttikomban: Capturing the Elusive Elephant. devdiscourse.com The Forest Department has initiated an operation to capture a wild elephant named Muttikomban in Vadakkanad after repeated crop raids and posing risks to human safety.

Nolan Higdon (2026-03-22). Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online. truthout.org "Tel Aviv, stripped of illusion, as you have never witnessed it," read the caption above a viral March 2026 video showing missiles hammering the Israeli city as explosions burst across the night sky. To the casual scroller, it appeared to be a harrowing document of modern conflict. The problem, however, was that the video was a deepfake. Deepfakes are synthetic media edited or generated using… |

| ammara.khan | (2026-03-22). PSL to commence without spectators, matches limited to Karachi, Lahore. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will commence on March 26 but will be held without spectators due to the ongoing security situation, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday. | Addressing a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Naqvi said the decision was taken after days of consultations, including with the government and security agencies. "All matters regarding the PSL have been discussed in coordination with the government," he said. | He noted uncertainty surrounding the current situation, adding that it was not clear how long the crisis would continue. "When the cro…

Guest Blogger (2026-03-22). The AI Race Isn't Just About Chips. It's About Power. wattsupwiththat.com The AI race will not be decided by algorithms alone. It will be decided by whether we can build the physical backbone on which advanced computing depends -power plants, transmission, substations, cooling systems, and the teams that bring it all online.

Anthony Watts (2026-03-22). No, Euronews, a Millisecond Change in the Length of Day Can't Be Tied to Climate Change, Nor Is It a Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com If Euronews had bothered to even do a modicum of research into this phenomenon, they'd know their story is based on misrepresentation of the cause of a change that can't be sensed and promotes false alarm. Instead, they went the "click bait" route, choosing narrative over truth; badly misleading their readers in the process.

Alaska Beacon (2026-03-22). Alaska Officials Step Toward Wider Oil And Gas Exploration On State Land Near Yukon River. eurasiareview.com By James Brooks | ( In

GABIK (2026-03-22). SA commits to turning global gender pledges into real change. sanews.gov.za SA commits to turning global gender pledges into real change | South Africa has reiterated its commitment to translating global commitments into concrete national programmes that advance the rights, dignity and empowerment of all women and girls. | The commitment was made at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York from 9 to 19 March 2026. | South Africa concluded its participation at CSW70 with a renewed pledge to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls through strong multilateral cooperation and decisive…

BILL (2026-03-22). Between the Dragon and His Wrath: A Tale of Two Kents. progressivehub.net JEFFREY STERLING…

DPA (2026-03-22). Thousands rally against online sexual violence, pornographic deepfakes in Berlin. scmp.com Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Berlin on Sunday to protest against online sexual violence and express solidarity with victims, amid heightened attention after a German celebrity came forward with allegations against a former partner. | A newly formed group named Feminist Fight Club! called for protesters to assemble at the Brandenburg Gate amid a controversy over pornographic deepfakes in Germany.

UMMID (2026-03-22). How Masjid Haram in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi are perfumed in Ramadan. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah receive extensive care in all aspects of their operations and services, including perfuming their premises with oud, incense, and fine fragrances to create a spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and Umrah performers.

| AFP | (2026-03-22). South Africa clinch 19-run win over New Zealand in fourth T20. tribune.com.pk South Africa's spinners played a decisive role as the tourists won the fourth Twenty20 international against New Zealand by 19 runs on Sunday to square the five-match series 2-2. | New Zealand were well placed to clinch the series midway through their chase in Wellington after the Proteas scored 164-5. | However, from 88-3 after 10 overs, they lost wickets in rapid succession to be all out for 145 off 18.5 overs. | It sends the series, played between weakened sides from both countries, to a decider in Christchurch on Wednesday. | The match swung in favour of South Africa when spinners Keshav Maharaj and Prenel…

| AFP | (2026-03-22). PSG sweep past Nice to reclaim top spot. tribune.com.pk Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique hailed his side's "perfect evening" after reclaiming top spot in Ligue 1 with a dominant 4-0 victory over 10-man Nice on Saturday. | Nuno Mendes opened from the penalty spot for the Parisians three minutes before the break with Desire Doue, Dro Fernandez and Warren Zaire-Emery adding three more in the second half. | Nice played the last half an hour a man down after Burundi midfielder Youssouf Ndayishimiye was sent off on his first start after a 10-month knee injury layoff. | PSG move one-point ahead of Lens, who thrashed Angers 5-1 on Friday and have played one more game…

Editor (2026-03-22). Grabbing Iran by the ____. scheerpost.com By Kenneth A. Carlson ScheerPost There are moments in public life when a metaphor — however crude — reveals more than a thousand policy papers ever could. In a 2005 Access Hollywood interview with Billy Bush, Donald Trump famously bragged that with women, when you're powerful, "you can do anything … grab them by the …

Bill McAuley (2026-03-22). Bushranger Ned boyhood home. independentaustralia.net

UMMID (2026-03-22). Examining Christian and Jewish Extremism. ummid.com Amid the onging wars, it has become important to interrogate extremist interpretations of Christianity and Judaism, particularly as they are used to justify war, territorial expansion and military policies that target civilians.

newarab (2026-03-22). Iran denies targeting Diego Garcia amid missile range questions. newarab.com

Chen Maanit (2026-03-22). Israeli tells top court it address ultra-Orthodox IDF draft during war. haaretz.com Many ultra-Orthodox men, who are legally obligated to enlist, received exemptions without any punishment. By shelving the conscription bill, Netanyahu and Smotrich continue to violate both the law and Israel's High Court…

newarab (2026-03-22). How are countries reacting to the Iran war fuel crisis. newarab.com Rising oil and gas prices driven by the The New Arab looks at some of the key steps taken by countries to respond to the crisis so far. | South Korea prepares supplementary budget: | In South Korea, a spokesperson for the ruling party said on Sunday that the country will prepare a…

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). U.S. losing ground in Iran war on multiple fronts. ecns.cn The United States leadership has repeatedly declared victory in the war against Iran.

UMMID (2026-03-22). In Pictures: 1,300-yr-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah. ummid.com Over 1,300 years-old Othman bin Affan Mosque in Historic Jeddah stands as one of the city's oldest archaeological landmarks.

Junaid Kathju (2026-03-22). Why India faces dilemma over Iran war while seeking 'diplomatic flexibility'. scmp.com As the world reels from the fallout of the Iran war, India is seeking to manage its risks and interests in the Middle East and beyond while maintaining its neutrality in the widening conflict. | This can be seen in New Delhi engaging with combatants US and Iran, as well as other nations caught in the crossfire of the war, according to political analysts.

Felix Abt (2026-03-22). China Vs. Every Other Empire: Why It Survives Collapse After Collapse OpEd. eurasiareview.com Reunification as Destiny: The Historical Forces That Pull China Back from Every Abyss : | Across world history, complex societies have tended to follow a recognizable trajectory: formation, expansion, crisis, and eventual collapse. After major breakdowns, most civilizations do not reconstitute themselves in their original form. Mesopotamia fragmented permanently, the pre-Columbian empires vanished under conquest, and the political unity of the Roman Empire never returned after its fall. | China stands as a striking exception. Despite repeated episodes of state failure, foreign conquest, and demographic…

scorinoco (2026-03-22). Inspiring Nuestra América Convoy: 600+ Activists Deliver Aid to Cuba, Defying US Blockade. orinocotribune.com The Nuestra América Convoy arrived in Havana on March 21, 2026, greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The international humanitarian mission converged in the Cuban capital to deliver essential supplies and reaffirm global support for the country amid intensified US economic pressure. | The convoy unites more than 600 peace activists from 38 nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural organizations across every continent. Participants include parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and community leaders committed to justice and sovereign…

Andrew Korybko (2026-03-22). How Likely Is "Polexit" After Poland's Prime Minister Just Warned About It? thealtworld.com The liberal premier is exploiting the conservative president's veto of a €44 billion strings-attached EU military loan to fearmonger about this scenario far ahead of fall 2027's next parliamentary elections in the hopes of spooking on-the-fence voters in these expected neck-and-neck polls into supporting him. | Poland's ruling liberal-globalist coalition is furious with conservative President Karol Nawrocki for

GABIK (2026-03-22). North West intensifies FMD vaccination drive across districts. sanews.gov.za North West intensifies FMD vaccination drive across districts | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reiterated its commitment to working closely with farmers to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and safeguard the livestock industry. | This comes as the province significantly accelerated its Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination campaign, with efforts currently underway across all local municipalities in a bid to contain the outbreak and protect the province's livestock and agricultural economy. | The department reported that over 111, 297 animals have been vaccinated to d…

geo.tv (2026-03-22). Dubai offers departing passengers souvenirs, thanks amid regional tensions. geo.tv

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). China to leverage Sino-U.S. economic consultation mechanism to enhance communication. ecns.cn China and the United States have agreed to continue making good use of their economic and trade consultation mechanism to strengthen dialogue and communication, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

United World International (2026-03-22). "Dental deserts" and 'do-it-yourself' dentistry in the UK: Why access to dental care is becoming increasingly difficult. uwidata.com By Meral Akkaya In the UK, access to dental care under the National Health Service (NHS) is becoming increasingly difficult. Due to funding issues within the public system and the contract model, many dentists are turning to the private sector, causing millions of people to struggle to find appointments. One in three now visits a …

| Web Desk | (2026-03-22). Babar Azam turns chef, shares Eid preparations on social media. tribune.com.pk Pakistan cricket team's renowned batsman, Babar Azam, won fans' hearts on Eid ul Fitr by showcasing his culinary skills. | A video circulating on social media shows Babar Azam dressed as a "chef," preparing traditional Eid dishes including seviyan and sheer khurma in his kitchen. | Known for his performances on the cricket field, where he often scores boundaries and sixes, Babar Azam took a different approach this time, sharing a glimpse of his festive celebrations with fans. | The video has quickly gained popularity online, with admirers praising the cricketer not only for his sporting talent but also for enj…

| AFP | (2026-03-22). James breaks NBA appearance record as Lakers win thriller. tribune.com.pk LeBron James broke the NBA record for most regular-season games played on Saturday, taking the court for his 1,612th in the Los Angeles Lakers last-gasp 105-104 victory against the Orlando Magic. | The 41-year-old basketball icon's appearance took him one clear of the mark of 1,611 held by Robert Parish since his retirement in 1997. | The four-time NBA champion had equaled Parish's tally on Thursday in stunning fashion, posting a triple-double in the Lakers' win over the Heat in Miami. | It had looked as if James' milestone appearance on Saturday would be tinged with disappointment with Orlando poised to end t…

aljazeera (2026-03-22). Italians vote in high-stakes justice referendum in key test for Meloni. aljazeera.com Right-wing PM Giorgia Meloni faces a political test in the two-day referendum on contested judicial reform.

UMMID (2026-03-22). Root cause of major problems the world is facing today. ummid.com Both these phenomenon, Colonialism and Imperialism, have been the forces at the roots of major problems which the world is facing today.

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). Pop Mart, Sony Pictures to develop Labubu film. ecns.cn Chinese toymaker Pop Mart said Thursday it will partner with Sony Pictures to develop a feature film based on Labubu, its globally popular designer toy character.

Albert Bakhtizin (2026-03-22). Hormuz crisis underlines vulnerability of global trade chokepoints. scmp.com War in Iran disrupting established trade flows raises an important question: how serious could the consequences be, and for whom will they be most severe? | To answer this, it is useful to look at history. During the fifth and fourth centuries BC, Athens, a major centre, depended heavily on grain imports. Whenever routes were blocked during wars, Athens almost immediately faced the threat of a food crisis. In the Middle Ages, Venice became one of Europe's richest cities and a crucial hub linking…

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). China approves Meishan as national historical and cultural city. ecns.cn China's State Council has approved Meishan city, located in the southwestern Sichuan province, as a national historical and cultural city, according to a notice on the website of the Chinese government released on Thursday.

aljazeera (2026-03-22). Pakistan T20 cricket league to be held in empty stadiums amid oil crisis. aljazeera.com Pakistan Super League will be held on schedule from March 26, but without the crowds and only at two venues.

WSWS (2026-03-22). East London bus drivers opposing fatigue face strike breaking by Stagecoach. wsws.org More than a dozen workers assembled on the picket line holding placards demanding "No more long shifts," drawing support from passing workers including drivers of other bus companies.

WHYY (2026-03-22). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

| Aamir Khan | (2026-03-22). PPP senator Sherry Rehman's daughter Marvi Malik passes away at 35. tribune.com.pk Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Sherry Rehman's daughter, Marvi Malik, passed away at the age of 35 after a brain haemorrhage on Sunday, the family announced. | She had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Karachi, where she was admitted five days ago. Her condition deteriorated three days before her death, requiring ventilation. | Her funeral prayer is scheduled for Monday at 3: 30pm at DHA Phase 8, Karachi, followed by burial in a local cemetery. | President Asif Ali Zardari extended his condolences, praying for her forgiveness and for the family to bear the loss with strength. | Prime…

newarab (2026-03-22). Israel amps up threats to Lebanon as Hezbollah rocket kills one. newarab.com In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters "engaged on Saturday morning with an Israeli force that attempted to advance toward the Naqoura municipal building using light and medium weapons, achieving direct hits", adding that it had also engaged Israeli forces in Khiam. | The developments come amid continued Israeli b…

UMMID (2026-03-22). SPL 25/26 MW26: Al-Nassr, Toney remain on top; Joao Felix shines with brace. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team whereas Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney remain the top goal scorer in the SPL 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 26 ending Sunday March 15, 2026.

| AFP | (2026-03-22). Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race. tribune.com.pk Chelsea failed to take advantage of another Liverpool stumble in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League on Saturday, hammered 3-0 by Everton to remain outside the top five. | Champions Liverpool had slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton in the early kick-off ⚪ their 10th loss of a dismal Premier League title defence. | But Chelsea's thumping reverse at the Hill Dickinson Stadium gives renewed hope to a clutch of clubs below them, including Everton themselves, Brentford and Fulham, who beat relegation-bound Burnley 3-1. | The top five teams in the Premier League are almost guaranteed to play Cham…

| Web Desk | (2026-03-22). PCB revises HBL PSL 11 schedule, reduces venues to Lahore and Karachi. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a revised schedule for the 11th edition of the HBL PSL following the adoption of austerity measures in consultation with the government and in line with officially announced national resource conservation initiatives. | In a statement issued today, the PCB said the number of host venues for HBL PSL 11 has been reduced from six to two. All matches will now be staged in Lahore and Karachi. | "In the updated schedule, 44 matches will take place over 39 days, with Lahore and Karachi each hosting 22 matches. The opening match between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Lahore…

| Reuters | (2026-03-22). Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports over funding impasse. tribune.com.pk US President Donald Trump threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to US airports on Monday if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to fund airport safety. | "I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do Security like no one has ever seen before," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday, more than a month into a partial government shutdown. | Transportation Security Administration personnel are set to miss a second full paycheck on Friday as a result of the shutdown, as lawmakers clash over funding for the Department of Homeland Securi…

geo.tv (2026-03-22). Trump signals replacing TSA with ICE agents amid funding deadlock. geo.tv Law enforcement officers, including HSI and ICE agents, take people into custody at an immigration court in Phoenix, Arizona, May 22. — Reuters TSA staff shortages disrupt major airport travel.ICE agents not specifically trained for TSA duties.Democrat calls Trump's ICE…

newleftreview (2026-03-22). 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.

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). China's commerce minister meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook. ecns.cn China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday and exchanged views on topics including China-U.S. economic and trade relations, and Apple's business operations and development in China, according to a press release from the Ministry of Commerce.

MISES (2026-03-22). The Interesting Lies Of Samuelson: How We Naively Believed The Case Of Giffen Goods OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Ali Hashemifara | You have probably heard of the widely believed

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). Monetary policy on easing track amid oil price shock. ecns.cn China's monetary policy is set to remain on an easing path to support growth and domestic demand as the United States Federal Reserve held rates steady amid rising oil prices driven by geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, officials and analysts said.

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). China targets corruption at the grassroots. ecns.cn Corruption at the grassroots level often hits people where it matters most, affecting pensions, subsidies and public services. China is intensifying oversight and cracking down on misconduct and corruption that directly affect citizens, according to key policy documents adopted this year.

GABIK (2026-03-22). President Ramaphosa to officiate reburial ceremony of Khoi-San ancestral human remains. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to officiate reburial ceremony of Khoi-San ancestral human remains | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 23 March 2026, officiate the reburial ceremony of Khoi-San ancestral human remains at the Kinderlê Monument in Steinkopf, Northern Cape. | The remains of 63 individuals will be reburied following their repatriation over successive periods from museums in Europe. | In a statement on Saturday, the Presidency said the ancestral remains are a small group of thousands of illegally removed remains of indigenous people during the late 19th century and the early 20th century. | After they wer…

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). Global trade growth to slow in 2026 with further pressure from Middle East conflict: WTO. ecns.cn The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday that global trade growth is set to slow in 2026 after a stronger-than-expected performance in 2025, warning that the ongoing Middle East conflict could add further pressure on global trade.

Advocate Sanhita Pandey (2026-03-22). India's Steady Path: Navigating Global Turbulence With Resilience And Stability OpEd. eurasiareview.com India is navigating a turbulent global environment with a degree of stability that stands out when compared to many other economies facing sharp disruptions. As geopolitical conflicts intensify across regions, their immediate impact has been felt in global oil markets, where crude prices have surged and shipping routes have become more expensive and unpredictable. Many countries have struggled with rising fuel costs, delayed imports and inflationary pressure spilling into everyday life. In contrast, India has managed to shield its domestic economy from the worst of these shocks. One of the key reasons has been…

aljazeera (2026-03-22). Israeli firefighters battle vehicles blaze after missile attack from Lebano. aljazeera.com Footage shows Israeli firefighters attempting to put out a fire caused by a missile attack from Lebanon.

| Web Desk | (2026-03-22). FinMin Aurangzeb says targeted relief package for deserving segments on cards. tribune.com.pk Finance Minister Aurangzeb said on Sunday that a targeted relief package was being prepared for deserving segments of society to reduce the burden on the public in the wake of the recent fuel crisis caused by Middle East tensions. | Speaking to the media in Lahore, Aurangzeb invited the public to submit their suggestions for the relief package and said that all ministries, including Petroleum, IT, and Finance, were working on a joint strategy. | He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had discussed the country's economic and energy challenges in detail during his address to the nation, noting that regional tensi…

UMMID (2026-03-22). How BJP Became The Congress It Promised To Bury. ummid.com bjp, bhartiya janata party, bjp vs congress, bjp politics…

| Reuters | (2026-03-22). Seven killed in Qatar helicopter crash due to technical malfunction. tribune.com.pk Seven people have been killed in ‌a helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters, Qatar and Turkey said on Sunday. | The Qatari and Turkish defence ministries said the ‚Å helicopter had crashed after suffering a technical malfunction, which the Qatari ministry said was during "routine duty". | Four of those killed were Qatari armed forces personnel, one was from the Qatar-Turkey joint forces and two ‌were ‚Å technicians, the Turki…

APR editor (2026-03-22). Eugene Doyle: Trump celebrates Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle You can't make this stuff up. The President of the United States, while sitting next to the Japanese Prime Minister in the Oval Office, just celebrated the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. When asked by a Japanese reporter on Friday why the US didn't consult with allies before launching the surprise…

| AFP | (2026-03-22). Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 64, wounds dozens, WHO says. tribune.com.pk

Eurasia Review (2026-03-22). Brazil Digital Statute To Protect Minors Online Comes Into Force. eurasiareview.com By Daniella Almeida and Luiz Claudio Ferreira | Brazil's Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (Digital ECA) came into effect on Tuesday (Mar. 17). The legislation seeks to protect children and adolescents in the digital environment, including social networks, electronic games, video services, and online stores offering products and services aimed at or accessible to them. | Sanctioned in September last year, the new Brazilian legislation does not replace the 1990 Statute of Children and Adolescents (ECA), but establishes stricter guidelines on the rights of children and adolescents to ensure that the p…

Matan Golan (2026-03-22). Settlers attack West Bank communities after settler killed in collision with Palestinian vehicle. haaretz.com Earlier on Saturday, a Palestinian vehicle struck an ATV carrying two Israelis in the West Bank, killing one of them and wounding the other, medics said. Right-wing groups issued calls for revenge across social media, and reported arson and pepper-spray incidents across the northern West Bank…

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). China-Vietnam military ties to be bolstered. ecns.cn As the 10th border defense friendship exchange between China and Vietnam was held this week, the two nations' defense chiefs pledged to further enhance cooperation in multiple fields.

| Reuters | (2026-03-22). China vows more open economy, national treatment for foreign firms. tribune.com.pk Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged on Sunday to further open up the economy and fully implement national treatment for foreign ‌enterprises, as the country seeks to reassure the outside world amid rising global trade tensions. | China will focus on promoting high-quality development and continue to create a favourable business environment so that companies coming to China can develop with confidence and achieve great ‚Å success, Li told the China Development Forum in Beijing, state media reported. | The annual tw…

A A (2026-03-22). The USA as the eternal enemy of Europe. strategic-culture.su If the USA is a friend of Europe, then Europe doesn't need enemies. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | We have become accustomed…

GABIK (2026-03-22). KZN calls on remaining districts to prepare for FMD vaccinations. sanews.gov.za KZN calls on remaining districts to prepare for FMD vaccinations | KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Thembeni kaMadlopha-Mthethwa, has called on districts that are yet to receive vaccinations against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) to prepare adequately, and to present their cattle at dip tanks as scheduled. | As vaccination efforts are underway in the uMzimkhulu Local Municipality within the Harry Gwala District, the MEC has encouraged farmers across the province to get ready for their turn to receive vaccines manufactured in Türkiye. | Madlopha-Mthethwa said a total of 73 451 vaccinations h…

Editor (2026-03-22). Pete Hegseth's War on Journalists (and Iran Too). scheerpost.com Pete Tucker for FAIR Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears to be in the midst of two conflicts, one…in Iran, and the other with the American free press over its coverage of the widening Middle East war.—MS NOW's Sydney Carruth (3/13/26) Last fall, nearly the entire Pentagon press corps was banned from the Pentagon after refusing …

| Reuters | (2026-03-22). Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year. tribune.com.pk Deliveries of delayed F-16V fighter jets for Taiwan will begin this year with production at "full capacity", the island's defence ministry said after senior defence officials visited the United States. | Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US, the most important international backer and arms supplier for the island, which Beijing claims as its territory. | The United States in 2019 approved an $8 billion sale of Lockheed Martin LMT.N F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, a deal that would take the island's F-16 fleet to more than 200 jet…

newarab (2026-03-22). Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday. newarab.com Ukrainian and US negotiators trying to move towards a settlement of the Russian representatives were not present at the meeting. | "We continued discussing key issues and the next steps within the negotiation track," chief Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov wrote on social media platform X. | "Particular attention…

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). Global CEOs offer insights on Beijing as business hub. ecns.cn A series of dialogues between CEOs of multinational corporations and senior officials of Beijing took place on Friday, setting the stage for a new model of future cities.

Suminda Jayasundera (2026-03-22). America's Security Umbrella: From Shield To Snare OpEd. eurasiareview.com Washington's unconditional backing of Israel has transformed a deterrence architecture into a mechanism for perpetual conflict—and America is paying the price. | For decades, the United States has projected itself as the guarantor of security in the Middle East—a stabilizing force under whose umbrella allies could shelter. That umbrella, once seen as a shield, now looks increasingly like a snare. Israel's reliance on war as a default strategy, coupled with Washington's unconditional backing, has dragged America into a quagmire that is reshaping the region in irreversible ways. | THE PROMISE OF DETE…

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). China expresses serious concerns over Mexico's possible review of Chinese investment. ecns.cn China on Friday expressed serious concerns over Mexico's possible "economic security review" of Chinese investment, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

Editor (2026-03-22). MAGA Goons Smear The Grayzone to Get Back at Joe Kent. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff Max Blumenthal responds to wildly mendacious smears by Glenn Beck and Laura Loomer seeking to link him to Joe Kent's dramatic resignation, and explains why Kent's courageous stand is the beginning of the end for a Trump administration fully under the sway of Netanyahu's Israel. In a wide-ranging interview with Max Blumenthal on …

GABIK (2026-03-22). Durban secures over R1.9bn investment for Africa's first superyacht industry hub. sanews.gov.za Durban secures over R1.9bn investment for Africa's first superyacht industry hub | EThekwini Municipality has achieved a significant milestone in its campaign to position Durban as Africa's premier superyacht destination, following a successful visit to the Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience (YARE) conference in Viareggio, Italy. | The delegation, comprising Inner City Regeneration Programme Manager Lungelo Buthelezi and Nomalanga Sokhela from the Economic Development Directorate, engaged global shipyards, captains, manufacturers, and investors. | They were supported on the ground by Brian Ngiba, Managing D…

newarab (2026-03-22). 64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital: WHO. newarab.com A strike on a hospital in WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the attack on Friday hit El-Daein Teaching Hospital in the state capital of East The hospital "

UMMID (2026-03-22). India's five key states to elect new assemblies in April 2026. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Sunday March 15, 2026 announced the election schedule of India's five key states namely — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.

Reuters (2026-03-22). Ukraine and US teams conclude talks as Zelensky says new prisoner exchange possible. scmp.com Ukrainian and US delegations concluded a second day of talks in Florida on finding ways to end the four-year war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday. | Russian representatives were not present at the talks, which opened in Florida on ‚ÄåSaturday. They were originally expected to attend the negotiations, which were expected to take place in Abu Dhabi. | The US team is led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

Dr. Suleiman Walhad (2026-03-22). The Horn Of Africa States: The Region Must Choose Peace Over Patronage OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Horn of Africa States today stands at a critical crossroads where the shadows of chronic instability and a bright potential of economic integration are colliding. For decades, the region has over the years been defined as a conflicted space. The region now needs to shift gears and move away from serving as a playground for middle-power rivalries, specifically the interventionist policies of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and others toward a domestic agenda of peace and industrialization. | The argument against war in the Horn is not merely moral but an economic imperative. The region is home to over 170 mi…

____ (2026-03-22). V D Satheesan: The UDF's Rising Star in Kerela's Political Arena. devdiscourse.com In 2021, V D Satheesan was appointed Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, sparking a fresh wave of hope for the Congress-led UDF. His task: topple the established Marxist leadership of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ahead of the 2026 elections.

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-22). New Dutch PM Rob Jetten to dine with Trump in Washington next month, aides confirm. scmp.com The Netherlands' new prime minister, Rob Jetten, will take part in a dinner with the Dutch king and queen hosted by US President Donald Trump in Washington next month, his aides said on Sunday. | Jetten's presence was confirmed despite criticisms that the centrist made against Trump before he was sworn in as premier on February 23.

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-22). Trump reposts Saturday Night Live video mocking Starmer on Truth Social. scmp.com US President Donald Trump shared a video on his Truth Social network on Sunday of a television comedy skit portraying a terrified British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hoping to dodge a phone call with the American leader. | The skit, broadcast on the premiere of the new British version of Saturday Night Live — adapted from the long-running US show — shows Starmer, played by George Fouracres, panicking inside 10 Downing Street at the prospect of a call with Trump.

| AFP | (2026-03-22). Marquez ambushed Di Giannantonio to win Brazil sprint. tribune.com.pk World Champion Marc Marquez pounced on a late error by Fabio Di Giannantonio and then held off a desperate last-lap counter-attack to win the delayed sprint race as MotoGP continued its chaotic return to Brazil on Saturday. | Friday's practices for the first MotoGP in Brazil in 22 years were delayed by mud deposited on the track by the week-long downpour and then disrupted by more rain. | On Saturday, after Di Giannantonio topped the morning's qualifying session in dry conditions, a hole opened up in the main straight, another consequence of the recent torrential rain in central Brazil. Following rapid road re…

scorinoco (2026-03-22). Inspiring Nuestra América Convoy: 600+ Activists Deliver Aid to Cuba, Defying US Blockade. orinocotribune.com The Nuestra América Convoy arrived in Havana on March 21, 2026, greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The international humanitarian mission converged in the Cuban capital to deliver essential supplies and reaffirm global support for the country amid intensified US economic pressure. | The convoy unites more than 600 peace activists from 38 nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural organizations across every continent. Participants include parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and community leaders committed to justice and sovereign…

newarab (2026-03-22). Ukraine, US teams conclude talks, new POW exchange possible. newarab.com

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-22). What the 4,000km Diego Garcia missile launch reveals about Iran's intentions. scmp.com By firing ballistic missiles at the UK-US Diego Garcia base nearly 4,000km (2,485 miles) from its shores, Iran is sending a message that it still has cards to play after three weeks of war, according to experts. | A UK official source said Iran was "unsuccessful" in targeting the Indian Ocean military facility, one of two bases that London has allowed the US to use for certain missions in its war against Iran.

| Aftab Khan | (2026-03-22). Karachi likely to see rain, strong winds and thunderstorms. tribune.com.pk A western weather system is affecting most parts of the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Sunday. | Under the influence of this system, rain accompanied by thunder is expected in Karachi, the Met Office added. Winds stronger than usual may also occur during the rainfall, further added. | Rain with thunder is also likely in several districts of rural Sindh, including Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Naushahro Feroze and Dadu. | The Met Office said there is also a possibility of lightning strikes at some locations during the rain. | Read: Karachi braces for mo…

| AFP | (2026-03-22). Rosenior urges Chelsea to 'forget the noise' after damaging loss. tribune.com.pk Liam Rosenior said Chelsea must "forget the noise" as he battles to save the club's season following Saturday's 3-0 reverse against Everton ⚪ a fourth straight defeat in all competitions. | In the past 11 days the Blues have suffered a humiliating 8-2 aggregate defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and been been beaten at home by Newcastle before their sorry performance against Everton. | Defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium is a major blow to Chelsea's chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League. | With third-placed Manchester United drawing on Friday and Liverpool losing at…

WSWS (2026-03-22). Newroz 2026: Mobilize the working class against imperialist war and for workers' power in the Middle East! wsws.org Newroz, the traditional spring festival of the peoples of the Middle East and Central Asia—particularly the Kurds and Persians—is being celebrated this year amid an eruption of imperialist barbarism directed against Iran and the broader region.

| Reuters | (2026-03-22). China pledges more balanced trade and further opening of the economy after record surplus. tribune.com.pk Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged on Sunday to further open the country's economy to foreign firms and pursue more balanced trade with its global partners, after a year marked ‌by trade friction and tariff wars with the United States and European Union in particular. | China will import more high-quality foreign goods and work with all parties to promote optimised and balanced trade development and expand the global trade pie, Li told the China Development Forum in Beijing, according to state media. | The annual two-day forum, which concludes on Monday, allows Beijing to lay out its economic vision and inv…

| AFP | (2026-03-22). Coventry close in on Premier League return as chasing pack stumble. tribune.com.pk Coventry took another giant stride towards ending their 25-year exile from the Premier League as Frank Lampard's men won 3-0 at Swansea, while their promotion rivals dropped points on Saturday. | Three goals in 11 minutes late in the first half secured a seventh win in eight games for the Sky Blues. | Brandon Thomas-Asante opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Matt Grimes scored against his old club. | Tatsuhiro Sakamoto added a third before half-time. | Coventry move nine points clear of Middlesbrough, who drew 0-0 at relegation-threatened Blackburn, with seven games to go. | "If we don't score more…

Zafrir Rinat (2026-03-22). reliance on oil facilities exposes residents to environmental risks during wartime. haaretz.com The missile strikes on Haifa refineries demonstrate that a single hit can disrupt refinery operations for an extended period. But here's what we can do to reduce risks to Israelis across the country…

newleftreview (2026-03-22). 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.

aljazeera (2026-03-22). Latin American presidents criticise US actions. aljazeera.com Latin American leaders met at the CELAC Summit in Colombia where President Petro called for a Middle East ceasefire.

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). China remains central to Apple's global supply chain, Tim Cook says. ecns.cn Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said Friday that China still accounts for the vast majority of the company's global supply chain, with 80 of its top 100 suppliers operating in the country.

UMMID (2026-03-22). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com Eid Moon Sighting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: The Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have issued advisory to Muslims in the four countries to spot the Crescent Moon, Eid Moon or Eid Chand, Thursday 29th Ramadan 1447 H, corresponding to March 19, 2026 in the South Asian countries.

| Web Desk | (2026-03-22). Rajab Butt addresses backlash amid separation from Eman Fatima. tribune.com.pk Pakistani social media personality Rajab Butt is back in the spotlight, this time due to his ongoing separation from wife Eman Fatima. | What began as a private matter between the couple has escalated into a highly publicised online drama, capturing the attention of fans and critics alike. | View this post on Instagram | Recently, Butt turned to his social media accounts to respond to the growing criticism directed at him. Noticing a drop in his followers on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, he implied that some of the backlash is linked to the way Eman has shared her side of the story. | He claimed she ha…

Vijay Kumar Dhar (2026-03-22). Myanmar's Elections and the Future of India's Act East Strategy. fairobserver.com Myanmar held its first nationwide elections since the February 2021 military coup on January 25, 2026. Despite ongoing conflict and a boycott campaign led by the National Unity Government (NUG) and allied armed groups, voting was conducted in 265 of the country's 330 townships, primarily in areas most accessible to the authorities. The parallel government-in-exile,…

WHYY (2026-03-22). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

newarab (2026-03-22). Israeli settlers torch homes and vehicles in West Bank attacks. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2026-03-22). China's loan prime rates remain unchanged. ecns.cn China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, came in at 3 percent Friday, unchanged from the previous month.

UMMID (2026-03-22). Eid 2026 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Today: Live Updates. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals have called upon the local residents to sight the Crescent, the New Moon, of the month of Shawwal 1447 AH today i.e. Wednesday 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH corresponding to March 18, 2026.

UMMID (2026-03-22). UPI Integrated Credit Cards: The Next Big Thing in India. ummid.com A UPI-integrated Credit Card is a card linked to a UPI app, enabling you to pay merchants by scanning a QR code instead of swiping a physical card.

GABIK (2026-03-22). Employment programmes must create long-term opportunities – Deputy President. sanews.gov.za Employment programmes must create long-term opportunities – Deputy President | Public employment programmes must not entrench dependency, but create pathways to skills, work experience, and long-term opportunities. | This was a message delivered by Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the 2026 Annual Labour School held at Kevits Kroon in Pretoria on Sunday. | Addressing delegates, the Deputy President said South Africa stands at a "decisive moment" in its democratic journey, where policy choices and collective action will shape the country's economic and social future. | He called on organised labour and broader so…

Guest Blogger (2026-03-22). Rosebank Could Be Producing By Autumn If Miliband Says Yes. wattsupwiththat.com Gas from Rosebank would be used in the UK and contribute to around 1 per cent of national needs.

Josh Breiner (2026-03-22). Ofer Moskovitz named as victim of Hezbollah missile strike on Israeli border kibbutz Misgav Am. haaretz.com Sirens were not sounded in the area before the anti-tank missile hit a car, setting it and another vehicle ablaze. Ofer 'Poshko' Moskovitz, head of agriculture at Kibbutz Misgav Am in northern Israel, was killed in the strike…

aljazeera (2026-03-22). Puerto Rican activists bring medicine to Havana despite US blockade. aljazeera.com Puerto Rican activists brought suitcases filled with medicine and medical supplies to Havana despite US blockade.

Nicole Leonard (2026-03-22). Drexel University to launch a 3-year medical school program to address workforce shortages, student debt. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's Drexel University is joining a growing number of institutions across the country that offer accelerated three-year medical school programs. Cutting one year out of the traditional structure is aimed at making the degree more attainable and speeding up the physician pipeline to primary care and other specialties with Drexel will maintain its flagship four-year program and plans to l…

newarab (2026-03-22). Afghanistan says one killed in Pakistan shelling. newarab.com

Mathew Maavak (2026-03-22). The Vacancy Strategy: Why Trump And Netanyahu Must Go OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Unthinkable Off-Ramp: | In the high-stakes crucible of the ongoing West Asia conflict, military strategists are assuredly gaming out countless scenarios behind closed doors. They will be modelling overwhelming conventional assaults, protracted attritional warfare, and even the terrifying spectre of nuclear escalation. Yet there is one scenario that remains conspicuously under-examined in current, behind-the-scenes war games, despite its historical plausibility: the sudden, simultaneous removal of the two primary architects of the current escalation. | The absence of this scenario from publicly whis…

| AFP | (2026-03-22). Sinner, defending champ Mensik advance to third round at Miami Open. tribune.com.pk World number two Jannik Sinner made a smooth start Saturday at the Miami Open, where defending champion Jakub Mensik shook off a "horrible" first set to win his opening match. | Six days after he lifted the Indian Wells trophy, Sinner launched his pursuit of tennis' "Sunshine Double" in confident style with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over 76th-ranked Damir Dzumhur. | "First-round matches are never easy," said the 24-year-old Italian, who won the 2024 Miami crown. | After beating Daniil Medvedev for his first Indian Wells title, Sinner is trying to become the first to sweep the Indian Wells and Miami ATP Masters 1000 t…

Robert Inlakesh (2026-03-22). Failing To Destroy Hezbollah, Israel Seeks To Spark a Lebanese Civil War. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Mar 17, 2026 | Surprised by the intensity of Hezbollah's retaliatory attacks against it, Israel appears to be pivoting to sow internal chaos within Lebanon's borders in a bid to trigger a catastrophic civil war. An attempted coup against the Lebanese military's leadership may be the catalyst. | At the beginning of May, the extent of the rocket and drone fire from Hezbollah at Israeli military targets struck Tel Aviv by surprise. However, the corporate media quickly constructed a narrative aimed at undermining the capabilities of the Lebanese resistance group and blaming it for the renewe…

Nicolas Hulscher (2026-03-22). BREAKING: Former President of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association Says 30—40% of Corpses Contain White Fibrous Clots. globalresearch.ca Since 2021, reports of unusual white fibrous clots discovered during embalming have been dismissed as anecdotal or attributed to fringe voices within the profession. That dismissal is no longer credible. The phenomenon is now being confirmed by senior leadership across …

UMMID (2026-03-22). How Zionists in US, Israel weaponized religion to launch unholy wars. ummid.com Across centuries, crusading armies marched across continents to the battle cry Deus vult — God wills it, wearing the mask of faith and annihilation cloaked in the mantle of sanctimony.

EurActiv (2026-03-22). Schrà∂dinger's Pipeline: Why The Ukraine-Hungary Standoff Is No Quantum Mystery Analysis. eurasiareview.com

christopher Niezrecki, Director of the Center For Energy Innovation, Umass Lowell (2026-03-22). Soaring gas prices prompt Trump to ease oil tanker rules — how waiving the Jones Act affects what you pay at the pump. | Christopher Niezrecki

asher Kaufman, Professor of History, Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame (2026-03-22). Israeli action in Lebanon risks repeating history's mistakes — and torpedoing a historic moment for dialogue. | Asher Kaufman

A a (2026-03-22). Deseràßàµes aumentam na Ucrânia. strategic-culture.su

_____ (2026-03-22). Belarusian journalist Katsiaryna Andreyeva released after serving over 5 years in prison. CPJ Staff

andrea Hickerson, Dean, Professor, School of Journalism, New Media, University of Mississippi (2026-03-22). Information is a battlefield: 4 questions you can ask to judge the reliability of news reports and social posts about the US-Iran war. | Andrea Hickerson

david Hu, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Adjunct Professor of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology (2026-03-22). Hundreds of hungry mosquitoes, a student volunteer and a mesh suit helped us figure out how these deadly insects reach their targets. | David Hu

beth Dufault, Assistant Professor of , University of Portland (2026-03-22). Moral metrics: Are corporate algorithms becoming our new moral authorities? | Beth DuFault

tal Slemrod, Associate Professor of Special Education, California State University, Chico (2026-03-22). More and more teachers and students are using AI — even though it might do more harm than good. | Tal Slemrod

mary Magnuson, Associate Science Editor, the Conversation (2026-03-22). 'Project Hail Mary' explores unique forms of life in space — 5 essential reads on searching for aliens that look nothing like life on Earth. | Mary Magnuson

logan S. James, Research Associate in Animal Behavior, the University of Texas At Austin; Mcgill University (2026-03-22). You probably agree with the animals on which bird calls, frog noises and cricket chirps are most attractive — new research. | Logan S. James

beth Kania-gosche, Professor of Education, Missouri University of Science, Technology (2026-03-22). Trump's new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families. | Beth Kania-Gosche

_____ (2026-03-22). CPJ welcomes ruling on Pentagon access in favor of the New York Times. CPJ Staff

_____ (2026-03-22). In unprecedented overreach, FCC allows merger consolidating local media ownership. CPJ Staff

_____ (2026-03-22). CPJ, partners call for release of Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj after 3 years in detention. CPJ Staff

katrine L. Wallace, Epidemiologist, University of Illinois Chicago (2026-03-22). Federal judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda — an epidemiologist answers questions parents may have. | Katrine L. Wallace

_____ (2026-03-22). Ecuadorian journalist shot after receiving reported false news tip. CPJ Staff

jeffrey Tully, Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, University of California, San Diego (2026-03-22). HBO's 'The Pitt' nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care. | Jeffrey Tully

monica Duffy Toft, Professor of International Politics, Director of the Center For Strategic Studies, the Fletcher School, Tufts University (2026-03-22). Overconfidence is how wars are lost ‚àí lessons from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Ukraine for the war in Iran were ignored. | Monica Duffy Toft

EurActiv (2026-03-22). Schrà∂dinger's Pipeline: Why The Ukraine-Hungary Standoff Is No Quantum Mystery Analysis. eurasiareview.com

mehrzad Boroujerdi, Vice Provost, Dean of College of Arts, Sciences,, Education, Missouri University of Science, Technology (2026-03-22). Who are Iran's new leaders? A look at 6 the US placed a bounty on — 2 of whom are already dead. | Mehrzad Boroujerdi

Staff (2026-03-22). Amaury Pérez ofrece concierto en México en homenaje a Benito Juárez. cubadebate.cu El cantautor cubano Amaury Pérez, Premio Nacional de Música 2025, ofreció un concierto en la Embajada de La Habana aquí, en saludo al aniversario 220 del natalicio del expresidente mexicano Benito Juárez, que se conmemora hoy.

Staff (2026-03-22). En funcionamiento Energás Varadero y Boca de Jaruco. cubadebate.cu En proceso de restablecimiento paulatino el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional…

Staff (2026-03-22). En funcionamiento Energás Varadero y Boca de Jaruco. cubadebate.cu En proceso de restablecimiento paulatino el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional…

Reuters (2026-03-22). Cuba says ready for potential US attack as it battles new blackout. scmp.com Cuba is ‚Å prepared for the unlikely ‚Å possibility of a ‚Å military engagement with the United States, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said over the weekend in response to US President Donald Trump's threats to take over ‚Äåthe Caribbean island nation. | Havana and Washington entered talks earlier this month as an oil blockade imposed by Trump pushes the Communist-run nation deeper into economic crisis. Trump last week escalated his rhetoric against Cuba, saying he expected to…

Staff (2026-03-22). Amaury Pérez ofrece concierto en México en homenaje a Benito Juárez. cubadebate.cu El cantautor cubano Amaury Pérez, Premio Nacional de Música 2025, ofreció un concierto en la Embajada de La Habana aquí, en saludo al aniversario 220 del natalicio del expresidente mexicano Benito Juárez, que se conmemora hoy.

A A (2026-03-22). Cómo la nueva guerra del Golfo está cambiando el futuro de la guerra a escala mundial. strategic-culture.su

A A (2026-03-22). Cómo la nueva guerra del Golfo está cambiando el futuro de la guerra a escala mundial. strategic-culture.su

A a (2026-03-22). Con la morte del Senatur muore l'ultimo politico di destra della generazione Seconda Repubblica. strategic-culture.su àà morto Umberto Bossi: un trascinatore istintivo, un politico fuori dal comune dotato di un intuito straordinario ma dai modi ruvidi, spesso brutali. | Segue nostro Bossi ha segnato profondamente la storia politica italiana, lasciando un'impronta che va ben oltre la fondazione della Lega Nord. Ha introdotto nel linguaggio comune il concetto di Padania, trasformandolo in un mito politico e culturale, riuscendo a dare voce a un sen…

newleftreview (2026-03-22). 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.

aljazeera (2026-03-22). LIVE: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid — La Liga. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the Madrid derby as Real host Atletico at the Bernabeu.

____ (2026-03-22). Manipur Government and Kuki Zo Council Meet for Peace Talks. devdiscourse.com In a significant development towards peace in Manipur, Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh met with the Kuki Zo Council in Guwahati on Saturday evening. This meeting marks the first official engagement between the state government and the Kuki-Zo community in nearly three years.

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