(2025-03-15). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.
(2025-03-15). France: The situation in France, the NFP and the tasks of revolutionaries. internationalviewpoint.org The situation in France is marked by the general crisis of capitalism and its place in the international balance of forces. It is currently in a very unstable equilibrium and, like many other countries, could tip over into the domination of the extreme right. | – | / |
(2025-03-15). Toward a Socialist Approach to Crisis. internationalviewpoint.org Ståle Holgersen is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Stockholm University and a member of the ecosocialist Zetkin Collective. His new book makes essential contributions to socialist strategy in our crisis times and, more broadly, to theorizing crisis. He develops a fresh understanding of the ecological crisis as one expression of capitalist crisis tendencies and persuasively argues against the left shibboleth that capitalist crises are good for radicals. "Crises are the enemy," writes Holgersen, in his characteristically clear, captivating voice. The book will advance thinking among socialists familia…
(2025-03-15). A questionable account by Varoufakis of the origins of the Greek crisis. cadtm.org
(2025-03-15). Head of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria killed, Iraqi prime minister and Trump announce. haaretz.com 'One of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world': Trump said in a social media post Friday that the fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed in coordination with the Iraqi government and the Kurdish regional government…
(2025-03-15). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-03-15). Lawyers release video of Mahmoud Khalil abduction as 2nd protester kidnapped. skwawkbox.org 
Khalil's illegal detention on show as Leqaa Kordia becomes second victim of fascist purge Lawyers acting for Columbia University anti-genocide protester Mahmoud Khalil, whom the Trump regime abducted and has smeared — and wants to deport despite him being a legal permanent resident and the state admitting he has committed no crime, have released footage …
(2025-03-15). Watson Coleman X Video Clip Condemns Disappearing of Mahmoud Khalil from the Columbia University Campus. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: FIghtBackBetter staff welcomes this well thought through and presented focused position of Bonnie Watson Coleman. Other politicians who…
(2025-03-15). Mia Khalifa attacks Columbia University 'over Mahmoud Khalil'. newarab.com 
Mia Khalifa has launched an obscene attack on Columbia University, likely over the recent Posting on X, formerly Twitter, in an apparent comment on the developments, Khalifa wrote: "f*** Colombia University, fascist f…
(2025-03-15). New video shows moment Mahmoud Khalil detained by ICE. newarab.com 
Footage has emerged of the moment US The video, taken by Khalil's terrified, eight-months-pregnant wife, Noor Abdalla, shows plainclothes ICE officers putting handcuffs on him, hostilely saying "you're going to be under arrest" and ordering him to "stop resisting", despite his w…
(2025-03-15). In Syria, 3 news crews shot at, assaulted while covering deadly clashes. Soran Rashid
(2025-03-15). 'Nightmares': Syrian journalist Tal al-Mallohi on surviving 15 years in Assad's jails. Luna Safwan 
(2025-03-15). Scoffing over Russia-Ukraine ceasefire wont last. Here's why. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Ukraine war, in addition to all the other ways in which one can describe it, has been a strangely humbling exercise for the foreign policy and military commentariat. | Pre-war
(2025-03-15). Putin Signals He's Open to Ceasefire as Witkoff Arrives for Talks. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-15). Putin seeks military victory in Kursk before considering ceasefire. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting of the Council of Legislators at the Federal Assembly in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 27, 2022. — ReutersKYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Ukrainian troops in Kursk to surrender as Moscow's…
(2025-03-15). G7: Any possible ceasefire in Ukraine must be respected. independent.co.ug 
OTTAWA, CANADA | TASS | The Group of Seven (G7) insists that any possible ceasefire arrangements in Ukraine be respected, it said in a statement after a foreign ministers' meeting in the Canadian province of Quebec. "We emphasized that any ceasefire must be respected and underscored the need for robust and credible security arrangements to …
(2025-03-15). Spanish state: Housing — old problem, new solutions. internationalviewpoint.org Rent levels have been on everyone's lips in recent months, and not for nothing. Not only because it's a problem that affects hundreds of thousands of people, but also because the housing rights movement has succeeded in getting tens of thousands of people onto the streets of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Gijón, Burgos, Zaragoza, Salamanca and other cities. | – | / |
(2025-03-15). Bulgaria: Saudi activist at risk of deportation, Sofia should allow resettlement to third country. fidh.org Bulgarian authorities should suspend any plans to deport Saudi human rights defender Abdulrahman al-Khalidi to Saudi Arabia, and should allow his resettlement to a third country, twenty organizations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, said today. Bulgarian authorities would violate the Bulgarian, European, and international law (…) | – |
(2025-03-15). Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). Tomorrow's Cure: Leveraging AI in the early detection of pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Early detection is critical for improving cancer survival rates, yet pancreatic cancer remains challenging to detect. Exciting new research offers hope as artificial intelligence (AI) models demonstrate the potential to detect pancreatic cancer earlier and with remarkable accuracy. Explore these groundbreaking advancements in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. The latest episode features insights from Dr. Ajit Goenka, radiologist and professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic's Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Dr. Suresh Chari, professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology,…
(2025-03-15). Sunday 3/16: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org 3300 Adeline Street, Berkeley CA…
(2025-03-15). Malaysia: Judicial harassment against SUARAM members Sevan Doraisamy and Azura Nasron. fidh.org
(2025-03-15). Two Myths About the Gaza Ceasefire. cadtm.org
(2025-03-15). Serbia: European civil society stands in solidarity with the people of Serbia. fidh.org We, representatives of European civil society from across the continent, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express our deep concern over the rapid escalation of restrictions, attacks, and repression against civil society in Serbia and call on the Serbian authorities to stop them.
10 March 2025. The latest illegal police raid (…) | – | / | <...
(2025-03-15). G7 slams China's 'dangerous' moves in South China Sea, voices strong support for Ukraine. scmp.com Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of 'maintaining peace and stability' across Taiwan Strait.
(2025-03-15). ICRC president: Human life must transcend political divides — both in war and in peacetime. icrc.org 25 February 2025…
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic's strong 2024 performance fueled by dedicated staff, commitment to innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — In 2024, Mayo Clinic continued to accelerate its Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for its patients and as a blueprint for all of healthcare. Fueled by staff who are driven by an unwavering commitment to putting patients' needs first, Mayo Clinic's annual performance enables groundbreaking medical innovations and unparalleled patient care. Key performance highlights include: Cared for patients from every state and 135 countries, including 155,000 surgical patients,…
(2025-03-15). Gene Hackman's dog probably died of dehydration and starvation, report says. scmp.com The actor, wife Betsy Arakawa and their kelpie mix, Zinna, were found dead in the couple's home in Santa Fe.
(2025-03-15). Israeli Crimes Hindering Palestinian Women's Progress: Iranian UN Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's deputy permanent representative to the UN decried the Israeli regime's atrocities, saying the violence inflicted upon Gaza continues to prevent Palestinian women and girls from enjoying their fundamental human rights and undermines any possibility for their empowerment.
(2025-03-15). Israel ignores European Union's core human rights requests. fidh.org
(2025-03-15). Bahrain: Detained human rights defender Ali AlHajee must be released immediately. fidh.org
(2025-03-15). How does Israel's detention campaign work? aljazeera.com For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it arrested 16 more.
(2025-03-15). Mobilise the working class against the Sri Lankan government's austerity agenda. wsws.org The SEP stresses the urgency for workers to build action committees, independent of the trade unions, to fight to defend their social and democratic rights.
(2025-03-15). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-03-15). Saudi crown prince expresses support for Ukraine ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
(2025-03-15). Disastrous Omnibus proposal erodes EU's corporate accountability commitments and slashes human rights and environmental protections. fidh.org
(2025-03-15). Israel: two pending bills threaten to upend civil society and human rights work. fidh.org In Israel at least two explicitly anti-NGO bills are pending adoption by the Parliament (Knesset), within a context of increasing pressure and limitations already piling on human rights organisations in the country. These laws will severely reduce the ability of non governmental organisations (NGOs) to receive international funding, and the criminalization of accountability activities, including harsh prison sentences for supporting or even engaging with the International Criminal Court (…) | – | /…
(2025-03-15). Shanxi clinic leads the way in weight control initiative. ecns.cn Plates of freshly grilled meat and rounds of cold beer used to be a staple of summer nights for Ji, a 31-year-old resident of Jincheng, Shanxi province. With no routine exercises and an appetite for various noodle dishes, Ji, who is 1.8 meters tall, saw his weight climb from 70 to 95 kilograms in four years.
(2025-03-15). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.
(2025-03-15). Marco Rubio's diplomatic attack on South Africa is punishment for standing up to Israel. mondoweiss.net 
The Trump administration's extraordinary and unprecedented move to effectively expel South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was done for one reason: South Africa had the audacity to hold Israel accountable for the Gaza genocide.
(2025-03-15). Maersk: Cut Ties w/ Genocide! Tue. Mar 18 8am-10am (SHARP!) Florham Park NJ. fightbackbetter.com 
*⃣*⃣ On March 18, join us in a global day of action to call out the shipping conglomerate, MAERSK, for its direct involvement in gen0cide through its transportation of essential military cargo used in Isr*el's illegal occupation, siege, and gen0cide of Palestine . On March 18, MAERSK executives and shareholders will meet for their Annual General Meeting and have the opportunity to vote on two resolutions to end the transportation of military cargo to Isr*el. Activists around the world will put pressure on M…
(2025-03-15). Second anti-genocide student protester at Columbia arrested by Trump's immigration police. wsws.org On Friday, Trump's Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche threatened to pursue "terrorism" charges against universities and students for previously protesting war crimes and ethnic cleansing.
(2025-03-15). Union blocks motion to defend Randa Abdel-Fattah at Sydney's Macquarie University. wsws.org The resolution called for an urgent campus rally of staff and students to fight moves to sack Abdel-Fattah, a widely respected academic who is being targeted because of her opposition to the US-backed Israeli genocide in Palestine.
(2025-03-15). We Will Not Comply. commondreams.org 
Freefalling through our authoritarian takeover, this week saw New York police in the grotesque faux-gold belly of the beast arrest about 100 Jews of conscience chanting "Free Free Palestine" and protesting the ICE abduction of a Palestinian peace advocate for likewise standing against Israeli genocide – both acts of Constitutionally-protected free speech this regime darkly deems criminal. Jews on detainment for expressing the wrong political ideas: "We know our history, and we know where this leads. This is what fascists do (to) cement control."The Jewish Voice For Peace protest – at the start of the Jewish h…
(2025-03-15). US expels South African ambassador, saying he 'hates' Trump. scmp.com Trump has cut US financial aid to South Africa, citing disapproval of its land policy and of its World Court genocide case against Israel.
(2025-03-15). Former Philippine President Duterte faces the International Criminal Court over crimes against humanity: No One Is Above the Law. fidh.org
(2025-03-15). Israel seeks to obtain Musk's Tesla e-cars for government fleet. newarab.com 
The Israeli government has requested An Israeli government source told Jewish News Service website that Tel Aviv was eyeing a fleet of the electronic vehicles, with the article later shared by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Musk, the owner of Tesla, has been embroiled in a series of political co…
(2025-03-15). The Democrats' Enabling Act: Senate votes to fund Trump's dictatorship. wsws.org Given the opportunity to cut off funding for the government, the Democrats instead ensured that Trump's administration remained fully operational.
(2025-03-15). Professor at Center of Columbia University Deportation Scandal Is Former Israeli Spy. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-15). Iran Blasts Israel for Linking Islam with Terrorism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations denounced the Israeli regime's attempt to fabricate a direct link between Islam and terrorism.
(2025-03-15). Trump Intensifies Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Activism, Investigates Columbia University. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The US Justice Department said on Friday it was investigating potential violations of terrorism laws during protests over the Gaza war at Columbia University, escalating pressure on what was a focal point of last year's nationwide anti-Israel activism.
(2025-03-15). Israel Off Balance: Iranian Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian official highlighted the growing international aversion to Israel as the world is going to commemorate the International Quds Day, saying the Zionist regime has lost its balance and is on the road to collapse.
(2025-03-15). Echoing Nazi "Madagascar plan," US and Israel seek to displace Palestinians to East Africa. wsws.org The US and Israeli governments have opened up discussions with officials from Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland over the mass expulsion of Palestinians in Gaza and their forcible relocation to those countries.
(2025-03-15). Palestinian journalist dies of injuries sustained in Israeli attack on Gaza City. presstv.ir Female Palestinian journalist Alaa Asaad Hashim succumbed to the injuries she had previously sustained in an Israeli bombardment of Gaza City, according to the Forum of Palestinian Journalists.
(2025-03-15). Why is Israel such a big deal? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill nine people, including three journalists, Palestinian medics say. haaretz.com While the IDF said that the strike targeted a drone that was threatening Israeli forces, local media outlets in Gaza reported that the victims were journalists using a drone to film humanitarian aid…
(2025-03-15). Israel's week in pictures by Haaretz photographers. haaretz.com
(2025-03-15). 'It's not the body, it's the burial that becomes possible with its return'. haaretz.com Rabbi Doron Perez received the news that his son was killed on October 7 and that his body was taken to Gaza. Still, he maintains that the return of the living hostages is of utmost importance — 'both in terms of morality and of Jewish law'…
(2025-03-15). Musk shares, later deletes claim that Stalin and Hitler didn't murder millions: 'Public sector employees did'. haaretz.com Musk's sharing of the inflammatory social media post comes amid his regular posting of memes and jokes related to Nazis and the Holocaust — and after the billionaire appeared to make a fascist salute at a Trump inauguration rally…
(2025-03-15). White House reportedly withdraws Boehler's nomination as Trump's special hostage envoy. haaretz.com Although the move follows Israeli uproar over Boehler's media blitz last week — in which he appeared to suggest a level of sympathy toward Hamas — he will still work on hostage negotiations under the title of 'special government employee'…
(2025-03-15). An 8-year-old Palestinian girl was helping her mom when an Israeli soldier's bullet left her blind. haaretz.com An IDF bullet was shot through a window of Palestinian family's home near Hebron, wounding Jannat while she was folding laundry…
(2025-03-15). 'After coming to Israel I wanted my children to be less Jewish – and more Israeli'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A mother who moved to Israel alone in her teens and a daughter who left Israel for love; an Israeli who realized where he really belongs during a post-October 7 semester in Barcelona…
(2025-03-15). Man shot dead in northern Israel, marking 50th homicide in Arab community this year. haaretz.com An Israeli was killed and two were wounded at a shooting in Deir Hanna. Of the 59 citizens murdered since January 1, 50 hailed from the Israeli Arab community…
(2025-03-15). Report: Israel, Hamas submit cease-fire responses to mediators; Israel demands release of 11 hostages. haaretz.com Israel reportedly demanded the release of U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander as well as the bodies of 16 hostages, offering to release over a thousand Gazan detainees in exchange — as well as 120 prisoners serving life sentences…
(2025-03-15). After Lebanon truce, Israel killed dozens. One was Khadija, 17. newarab.com 
The last thing young girl Khadija Atwi said before the Israeli bullet hit her was that she wanted to visit her father's grave. | At the Atwi family's apartment in the bomb-battered suburbs south of Beirut, Khadija's cousins were "
(2025-03-15). Hamas says ready to free Israeli-US hostage, four bodies. newarab.com 
(2025-03-15). Harvard Law School 'moves closer' to divesting from Israel. newarab.com 
Students at The Law School's resolution calls for Harvard to "
(2025-03-15). Israel bars Palestinians from Al-Aqsa for Ramadan Friday prayers. newarab.com 
Israeli soldiers at checkpoints in the occupied West Bank reportedly refused the let worshippers through, claiming that they didn't carry the right permits or documentation. | The army specifically targeted…
(2025-03-15). Morocco-Israel offshore deal unsettles Spain's Canary Islands. newarab.com 
A leading political force in the On 12 March, José Miguel Barragán, spokesperson for the Nationalist Group (CC) Parliamentary group, part of the governing coalition in the Canary Islands, warned that Morocco's exploratio…
(2025-03-15). 'Since 1967, 35% to 37% of Palestinian society has spent time in Israeli prisons'. internationalviewpoint.org At a public meeting held in Bourges, France, on 4 February, Salah Hamouri described the situation of Palestinian prisoners. | – | / |
(2025-03-15). Pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Trump Tower. ecns.cn New York City police arrested scores of demonstrators at Trump Tower on Thursday who were protesting against the detention of a Palestinian activist and military support for Israel.
(2025-03-15). Israeli settlers set fire to homes in northern West Bank as military onslaught on Tulkarm rages. presstv.ir Hundreds of Israeli settlers, escorted by the regime troops, have stormed villages and set fire to a number of Palestinian homes across the occupied West Bank.
(2025-03-15). Israel escalates violence against female Palestinian prisoners: Advocacy group. presstv.ir The Palestine Prisoners Studies Center says Israel has escalated its "aggressive" policies against female Palestinian abductees, urging the international community to break their silence and take an action on the regime's crimes.
(2025-03-15). 80,000 Palestinians perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite Israeli restrictions. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers have held the second Friday prayers of Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, despite stringent Israeli restrictions on the Palestinians' access to the holy site.
(2025-03-15). UN envoy slams Israel's 'futile attempt' to justify atrocities by 'fabricating Islam-terrorism link'. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, has denounced Israeli regime for attempting to justify its atrocities and apartheid policies by falsely linking Islam to terrorism.
(2025-03-15). Press TV, Iran on the Russian-Chinese-Iranian Communique over Unilateral Sanctions and Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2025-03-15). The humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons are beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization to address effectively. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP TPNW) General exchange of views. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), 3 March 2025…
(2025-03-15). Russia says all 'nuclear-related' anti-Iran sanctions 'illegal', urges diplomacy. presstv.ir Russia says all sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear energy program are illegal, emphasizing that Tehran has never expressed any intention to develop nuclear weapons.
(2025-03-15). China says it opposes force, sanctions against Iran, calls on US to show 'political sincerity'. presstv.ir China rejects the use of force and illegal sanctions against the Islamic Republic and urges the United States to adopt a "sincere" political attitude.
(2025-03-15). Sporting Contradictions: Athletes, the Olympics, and Climate Change. dissidentvoice.org The time has come for arguably the sporting world's most famous mafia organisation to select its new chief. The various turf-conscious representatives of the International Olympic Committee will be busy with the task of finding a replacement for Thomas Bach when ballots are cast at Costa Navarino, Greece on March 20. Seven candidates have made …
(2025-03-15). 25 Days Of Debt-Service Payments Could Emancipate African Women From 40 Billion Hours Of Water Harvesting. popularresistance.org March is the month of International Working Women's Day, a day deeply rooted in the socialist movement. Most of the world now only calls 8 March 'International Women's Day', excluding the word 'working' from its title. But work is a fundamental part of women's daily lives. According to UN Women's annual report Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2024, 63.3% of women worldwide participated in the labour force in 2022. However, due to the appalling state of social protections and labour regimes, by 2024 nearly 10% of women were living in extreme poverty.
(2025-03-15). The Fog Of Class War. popularresistance.org The primary weapon of the ruling class is capitalism, and the greatest anathema to the capitalist construct is multiracial, multiethnic, and, intergenerational/intergenderational working class solidarity and militancy. This has been known since the 1786 Shays' Rebellion, which occurred just ten years after the colonies' so-called Declaration of Independence from the British empire. The significance of Shays' Rebellion is multifaceted – not only did it represent a coordinated class struggle against the newly minted ruling class of the independent states, it also exposed the fickleness and abject hypocrisy of so-ca…
(2025-03-15). Collapsing Empire: 'NATO Is Dead'. popularresistance.org On March 3rd, Timothy Ash of elite British state-connected 'defence' think tank Chatham House made a series of startling proclamations in an interview with Bloomberg. His topline message was stark — "NATO is dead." He spoke following the very public February 28th Oval Office fallout between Volodomyr Zelensky and Donald Trump. The impact of that debacle reverberates today, with questions abounding over continued US aid and intelligence sharing with Kiev, pending the Ukrainian leader's signoff on a White House-endorsed minerals for security agreements deal.
(2025-03-15). Sit-ins target Starbucks. workers.org 
Starbucks Workers United is keeping the pressure on the company to agree to a decent contract. Workers in Seattle, Chicago and Pittsburgh held sit-ins on March 11, shutting the stores down. Seattle Starbucks workers (above) and supporters blocked the street in front of the store. — Report and photo by . . . |
(2025-03-15). Musk/Trump war on trans people, workers of color includes veterans. workers.org 
New York City The author is a transgender veteran, retired from the Veterans Administration. Virginia psychologist Dr. Mary Brinkmeyer, who coordinated care for transgender, non-binary and other LGBTQIA2S+ plus veterans at the Hampton Veterans Administration hospital in Hampton, Virginia, resigned in protest on Feb. 12, calling the agency's recent directives . . . |
(2025-03-15). Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte taken to ICC dentention centre. ummid.com Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, has been taken to the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention centre in The Hague following his arrest and extradition Wednesday.
(2025-03-15). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-03-15). Reflections on My Arrest and Lessons Learned. orinocotribune.com By Yves Engler — Mar 12, 2025 | An extreme Jewish supremacist activist Over the past 16 months I've annoyed many among the Jewish Zionist establishment. My writing, social media commentary and reporting on protests have circulated widely. But it's a particular type of social media journalism/activism that's had the wide…
(2025-03-15). Universities Australia's conflation of antisemitism with anti-Zionism is dangerous. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). 8 March: Solidarity with women in Gaza, the DR of the Congo, and of the world at large. cadtm.org
(2025-03-15). (Neo)colonial Offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Solidarity with the people of Congo! cadtm.org
(2025-03-15). Greece 2015: Varoufakis' proposals were doomed to fail. cadtm.org
(2025-03-15). How Tsipras and Varoufakis's turned their backs on Syriza's platform. cadtm.org
(2025-03-15). "America First" and the Great Upheaval in International Relations. cadtm.org
(2025-03-15). Trump's MAGA and deregulation. cadtm.org
(2025-03-15). Workshop on Democratizing Investment. cadtm.org
(2025-03-15). Like the good fascists they are, }}{{Trump and his friends will violate international law and all established rules! cadtm.org
(2025-03-15). Iran's Oil Export Unstoppable: Spokesperson. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokeswoman for the Iranian administration denounced a new sanction the US has imposed on the Iranian oil minister, stressing that it is impossible to halt the country's crude exports.
(2025-03-15). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,115. aljazeera.com These are the key developments on day 1,115 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
(2025-03-15). Poland's Talk About Obtaining Nukes Is Likely A Misguided Negotiation Tactic With The US. pressenza.com The last thing that Trump wants is for the US to be drawn back into another war with Russia after "Pivoting (back) to Asia", let alone a direct one instead of the proxy war that they've recently resolved to end, but the chances of this happening would spike if Poland obtained its own nukes. | Polish Prime Minister Tusk recently
(2025-03-15). Friday 3/14: Forum on Bay Area Cultural Resistance for Palestine. indybay.org Dance Mission 3316 24th St. San Francisco…
(2025-03-15). Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak confirmed in western Uganda. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's Ministry of Health on Friday confirmed an outbreak of the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in the western district of Kyegegwa. The laboratory results from samples taken from a 28-year-old male from Kazizi village in the sub-county of Kyatega, who is under isolation at Bujubuli Health Center, tested positive for …
(2025-03-15). Iran, Russia, China Reject 'Unlawful' US Sanctions After Tripartite Meeting. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-15). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-03-15). F1 boss to visit Thailand for talks on Bangkok race. channelnewsasia.com The Asia-Pacific region currently hosts four races – in Australia, China, Japan and Singapore.
(2025-03-15). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry.
(2025-03-15). The Simmering Trade War Between U.S. and China. ummid.com As if the tariff war against almost the whole world, leading among them China, Mexico, Canada, and India, hots up, it portrays the leading hero, Trump in this case, frothing at the mouth and cursing and cussing everyone, if he does not get what he wants, and shows a completely new and unacceptable face of the American democracy and diplomacy.
(2025-03-15). China's observatory in Chile in doubt as US raises concerns about potential military use. scmp.com Washington's unease over 'low-orbit satellites' deployment could scuttle US$80 million project for Beijing's astronomical research institute.
(2025-03-15). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Mar. 9-Mar. 15). ecns.cn
(2025-03-15). US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uygurs to China. scmp.com A group of at least 40 Uygurs was sent back last month despite warnings from UN experts that they could face torture and 'irreparable harm'.
(2025-03-15). Bill to block Chinese student visas is introduced in US Congress. scmp.com Republican legislation is opposed by some Democrats for its broad application: 'security must be achieved with a scalpel, not a bludgeon'.
(2025-03-15). China lays track for stronger regional relations through railway lines. scmp.com China's neighbours in Southeast and Central Asia have begun construction or made agreements on cross-border railway projects, bolstering bilateral ties.
(2025-03-15). Xi extends congratulations to Tasoulas on assuming Greek presidency. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping extended on Thursday congratulations to Konstantinos Tasoulas on assuming the Greek presidency. In his congratulatory message, Xi pointed out that both China and Greece share a long history and splendid culture.
(2025-03-15). Ultra-deep oil, gas production hit milestone in Tarim oilfield. ecns.cn China's largest ultra-deep oil and gas production base, the Tarim oilfield, has extracted 150 million metric tons of oil and gas equivalent from formations deeper than 6,000 meters so far, as China's oil giants accelerate ultra-deep exploration and technological advances to bolster energy security in recent years.
(2025-03-15). Towards a 'zero-waste enterprise': pollution control and carbon reduction at China's southernmost coal-fired power plant. ecns.cn Located in the southwestern part of Hainan Island, the Ledong Power Plant under CHN Energy Hainan Company (hereinafter referred to as CHN Energy Ledong Power Plant) is China's southernmost coal-fired power plant. On February 18, an electronic display at the plant's entrance showed real-time environmental indicators for its two coal-fired units. The emissions of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide (SO‚ÇÇ), and nitrogen oxides (NO‚Çì) were below 1 mg/Nm ≥, 10 mg/Nm ≥, and 10 mg/Nm ≥, respectively—significantly lower than the emission limits in Europe and the U.S…
(2025-03-15). EconoScope | How eastern Chinese city achieved dual milestones of 1 tln yuan GDP, 10 mln population. ecns.cn Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, has once again made headlines, both for venture capital and its booming population.
(2025-03-15). Comicomment: Tariffs on China won't solve U.S. fentanyl problem. ecns.cn The United States needs to view and solve its own fentanyl issue in an objective and rational way instead of threatening other countries with arbitrary tariff hikes.
(2025-03-15). Global ambassadors highlight China's development blueprint unveiled at 'two sessions'. ecns.cn In exclusive interviews with China News Network following the conclusion of 2025 "two sessions" in Beijing, multiple ambassadors to China highlighted the country's steady economic growth, technological advancements, and deepening international cooperation, emphasizing that these developments bolster confidence and provide opportunities for global progress.
(2025-03-15). Partnering with China will bring more opportunitiesÔºöFM spokesperson. ecns.cn No matter how the external environment may evolve, China remains firmly committed to high-standard opening up and always welcomes companies from all countries to keep investing in China and explore the Chinese market to enjoy benefits and development together, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Thursday.
(2025-03-15). Self-driving cargo tractors complete road test at Hangzhou airport. ecns.cn The first batch of self-driving cargo tractors in East China completed a road test at Hangzhou airport.
(2025-03-15). Iran: Beijing meeting urges end to sanctions and pressure, calls for dialogue. presstv.ir An Iranian diplomat says the Beijing meeting among Iran, Russia and China will provide a clear path to countering the US unilateralism.
(2025-03-15). Ukrainian Air Defences Thwart Major Drone Attack. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's air defence systems effectively intercepted 130 out of 178 drones in a significant overnight assault orchestrated by Russia, according to Kyiv's air force. The attack marked another tense episode in the ongoing conflict.
(2025-03-15). The Loongs road to Milan starts here. ecns.cn Faster, fiercer and far more intriguing with the Olympics on the horizon — the endgame of short-track speed skating's 2024-25 season is serving up the closest possible test to the challenge that will face the world's best at Milano-Cortina 2026.
(2025-03-15). U.S. recession worries bolster pound, euro. ecns.cn Growing fears of a recession in the United States have seen the European single currency the euro and the British pound both record their highest rates against the US dollar since last November's presidential election.
(2025-03-15). Beijing slams Taiwan leader over 'independence' remarks. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Thursday denounced Taiwan's leader, Lai Ching-te, calling him a "destroyer of cross-Strait peace" after he described Taiwan as a sovereign country and laid out strategies to counter what he called threats from Beijing.
(2025-03-15). Chinese team creates ultrathin metal films for next-generation electronics. ecns.cn The CAS team is now developing 2D metal alloy fabrication techniques to supply critical materials for strategic fields such as 6G communications and quantum computing.
(2025-03-15). Chinese researchers set new record for thinnest metal materials. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have recently achieved the fabrication of single-atom-layer metals with a thickness of merely one-millionth the thickness of an A4 paper sheet, setting a new record for the thinnest metal materials.
(2025-03-15). Professors, students cautiously welcome AI. ecns.cn For Han Tianchu, an English major student at Tsinghua University, artificial intelligence has become a double-edged sword — both a convenient tool for learning and a source of anxiety about the future of liberal arts disciplines.
(2025-03-15). Athletes and officials laud Chinese capital. ecns.cn This year's edition marks a dynamic rebrand of the worlds, with the event decorated by new logos, and facilitated by a new video replay system to aid the referees."You know when you come to Beijing you can rely on the quality of the ice and the facilities for the skaters to perform well."
(2025-03-15). 20 hectares of peach flowers in full blossom in Xi'an. ecns.cn Nearly 20 hectares of peach flowers are in full blossom around a royal tomb of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, attracting a large number of visitors, March 13, 2025.
(2025-03-15). American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport. ecns.cn Six crew members and 172 passengers deplaned the Boeing 737-800 aircraft after the plane's engine caught fire at the Denver airport, an American Airlines spokesperson said in a statement.
(2025-03-15). Robotic exoskeleton helps people with disabilities walk upright in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Robotic exoskeleton developed by a company in has enabled people with lower-limb movement disorders to walk upright. With the rapid development of the embodied intelligence industry, related products are being applied at an increasing rate.
(2025-03-15). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Over 70% of the world's freshwater pearls come from this Chinese town. ecns.cn Pearls have witnessed countless moments of brilliance. Adorning jewelry, watches, and decorative art…Pearls have long symbolized wealth and status. From ancient royal courts to modern fashion, from East to West, the allure of pearls knows no bounds. Yet, in this small town, luxury becomes accessible.
(2025-03-15). UK lawmakers join Corbyn's call for 'Chilcot-Style' inquiry into UK's Gaza war role. presstv.ir British MPs from various political parties are backing former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's call for a Chilcot-style inquiry into the United Kingdom's involvement in the Gaza war.
(2025-03-15). For the hostages in Gaza, the Red Cross is neutral – but we are not bystanders. icrc.org Neutrality provides us with the ability to try and influence both sides to act in accordance with the laws of war…
(2025-03-15). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures February 2025. icrc.org 9 May 2024 — 9 February 2025…
(2025-03-15). Wills candidates debate foreign aid, Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Egypt facing 'unprecedented' challenges amid concerns over Gaza. newarab.com 
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has instructed institutions in the country to be on high alert amid growing concerns over Gaza's future and its dangerous impact on Egypt's national security, The New Arab's sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported on Friday. | Sisi and his government are under mounting pressure after US President Donald Trump made a shock proposal earlier this year suggesting forcibly displacing the Gaza Strip's inhabitants and moving them to Egypt and While Trump has seemed to have backtr…
(2025-03-15). Nobody is expelling Palestinians from Gaza: Trump. ummid.com In a complete shift from his earlier stance to 'takeover' Gaza and forcibly displace Palestinians from there, U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday March 13, 2025 said Palestinians will not be expelled from the enclave.
(2025-03-15). Sowing the GMO Seeds of Depopulation? globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on May 23, 2015, Colin Todhunter focusses on the socially destructive role of GMO Seeds. | *** | If physical violence is to be used only as a final resort, a dominant class must seek to gain …
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic announces transformative $1.9B investment in Arizona. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Arizona will reimagine the healthcare experience for patients and staff and expand clinical space on the Phoenix campus by nearly 60% PHOENIX — Today, Mayo Clinic announced a nearly $1.9 billion investment in the continued transformation of its Phoenix campus as part of its Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Arizona will enable new innovative care concepts, physical…
(2025-03-15). Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Living with the scars of conflict. icrc.org A photo report by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, recipient of the 2024 ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or…
(2025-03-15). Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War. icrc.org Upholding the laws of war is essential for immediate humanitarian relief—and long-term conflict resolution.
(2025-03-15). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: The value of neutrality for humanitarian work. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). "The world cannot afford ever-escalating wars:" A call to revive political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org 24 February 2025…
(2025-03-15). The ICRC: Frequently asked questions about our work. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). Strengthening Respect for IHL: Building on Commonalities with Islamic Law. icrc.org 17-19 February 2025…
(2025-03-15). India: Decade-long partnership with CURE India concludes successfully. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). Peru: Soldiers at VRAEM bases learn the rules of war. icrc.org Better knowledge of the law fosters greater respect for civilians and better protection for all they hold dear.
(2025-03-15). Philippines: ICRC and Marawi City Water District improve delivery of water supply for residents of Marawi. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). South Sudan: Using sports and arts to combat sexual and gender-based violence. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). Georgia: Remains of six people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). ICRC activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org An overview of ICRC activities in Jordan in 2024…
(2025-03-15). Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures — January to December 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-15). When the horror comes to light again. March 15 in Mexico: National Mourning. itsgoingdown.org 
On March 5, the Warrior Searchers of Jalisco, a collective of family members of the disappeared, found a gruesome scene on a ranch in Teuchitlán, near Guadalajara, Jalisco. There, at a location supposedly searched by the state government in September 2024, they found three cremation ovens, clandestine graves, hundreds of human remains, and countless personal…
(2025-03-15). Ukraine Timeline Tells the Tale. pressenza.com Without historical context, which is buried by corporate media, it's impossible to understand Ukraine. Historians will tell the story, but journalists are cut short for trying to tell it now. By Joe Lauria The way to prevent the Ukraine war…
(2025-03-15). Venezuela and Russia to Sign Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement in May. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During a televised video conference commemorating the 80th anniversary of bilateral relations between the two nations, President Maduro emphasized that the partnership has significantly strengthened collaboration in "public health, transportation,…
(2025-03-15). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left.
(2025-03-15). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-03-15). Refugee laywer: Labor's new anti-migrant laws the 'harshest in decades'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). UN migrant agency firing about 20% of HQ staff amid US aid cuts. newarab.com 
The UN migration agency, which has been hit hard by Fresh cuts at the "This would mean over 200 staff…
(2025-03-15). Sunday 3/30: Bay Area Says No To Deportations – Organizing for Immigrant Defense. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 or via Zoom | Join Zoom: zoom.us/j/91076724985?pwd=frM4dN0UjzbtX0… | Meeting ID: 910 7672 4985 Passcode: 223569…
(2025-03-15). Comments on the Joint Statement by Greenland's Party Leaders in response to Trump's Rhetoric on the Annexation of Greenland. pressenza.com On 13 March, in a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump once again reiterated his desire to annex and control Greenland, citing its importance for international security. | In response, Greenland's incoming leader Jens Frederik Nielsen has stated clearly that Greenlanders do not wish to be Americans or Danes but to be Greenlanders, seeking independence in the future so they can build their country by themselves. Likewise, Greenland's outgoing leader Mute Bourup Egede, still interim head of government, openly denounced Trump's rhetoric as the continued disrespect of a nation that is unacceptable an…
(2025-03-15). Ukraine's Zelensky says Turkey is partner in security. newarab.com 
NATO member Turkey has
(2025-03-15). Explained: How and Why a False Narrative on Ukraine was Created. ummid.com The persistence of the NATO to incorporate Ukraine as a member ignored the fact that a number of polls from early 1990s to 2014 revealed that only a small minority of about 20% of people in Ukraine favored the membership of NATO.
(2025-03-15). Pakistan likely to face travel ban by Trump admin if govt doesn't address 'deficiencies'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump reacts as he meets Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte , in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 13, 2025. — ReutersPakistan included in group being considered for partial visa…
(2025-03-15). Trump Demands 'Military Options' To Control Panama Canal — Media. orinocotribune.com The Pentagon was reportedly ordered to provide "credible" plans for securing US access to the key waterway | US President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to develop plans to "secure" the Panama Canal from alleged Chinese influence, following multiple threats to "reclaim" and "take back" the waterway, according to sources cited by Reuters, CNN, and NBC. | The Panama Canal, a vital maritime route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, has been under Panamanian control since 1999 following the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which stipulated that it would remain neutral and open to all nations. Trump has repea…
(2025-03-15). US: Indian student at Columbia University self-deports after visa revocation over Pro-Palestine protests. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian student at Columbia University has voluntarily left the United States after her student visa was revoked for participating in pro-Palestine protests. The US Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Ranjani Srinivasan's visa was cancelled on March 5, citing "advocating violence and terrorism" as the reason.A statement from the department alleged that Srinivasan was involved in activities linked to Hamas. "On March 5, 2025, the Department of State revoked her visa. On March 11, she used the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency app to self-deport," the statement read.Self-deport…
(2025-03-15). Jewish Council of Australia calls on politicians, media to stop exploiting antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Orchestra attempts to silence pianist Jayson Gillham on Palestine a second time. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Sydney uni rescinds threat to suspend trans, refugee student over pro-Palestine messages. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Women of MST increase pressure on the Brazilian government to advance with land reform. peoplesdispatch.org 
A series of actions on Thursday March 13, led by women from Brazil's Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST, in Portuguese) increased the pressure on the Lula government (Workers' Party) to push The mobilization occurred in 24 Brazilian states where there are MST activities and was part of the Landless Women's Day of Struggle, which precedes the MST's Red April, when the movement organizes large-scale…
(2025-03-15). Argentina responds to the brutal repression of retirees' march. peoplesdispatch.org 
After the protests on March 12, more than a hundred people were arrested and dozens injured in the violent repression by Javier Milei's government. The retirees
(2025-03-15). Peruvian farmer's climate fight reaches German court. scmp.com A farmer and mountain guide is suing German energy firm RWE, due to the company's share of global man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
(2025-03-15). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-03-15). Paris boxing gender row was product of Russian fake news. scmp.com A gender row involving two female boxers at the 2024 Olympics was the result of a Russian fake news campaign, Olympic officials said.
(2025-03-15). Putin tells Ukraine troops in Russia's Kursk to surrender, 'guarantees life'. scmp.com Russia has mounted a counteroffensive in Kursk over the past week, recapturing much of the territory seized by Ukraine.
(2025-03-15). Court Docs Reveal Citibank Froze Nonprofits' Accounts on FBI's Request. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-15). Patrick Lawrence: Season of the Sophists. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-15). It Is Friday … smoothiex12.blogspot.com sometimes we simply need to be reminded what we are living for … Many children in Kursk and near will not be able to say those things ⚪ they have been killed by VSU (a euphemism for MI6, CIA, Pentagon) animals. But we should not forget that childhood has to be guarded. By all means, because it is innocent …
(2025-03-15). Ukrainian socialist: 'The only way to end the war is with a just and sustainable peace'. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Federico Fuentes speaks to Ukrainian socialist Denys Pilash about the fallout in Ukraine from the meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as Trump's proposed peace and rare earth mineral deals for Ukraine.
(2025-03-15). Sunday 5/4: Yoga Peace & Power Workshop with Susanna Barkataki. indybay.org First Unitarian Universalist Church & Center | 1187 Franklin Street San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2025-03-15). Unions prepared to collaborate as USPS announces agreement with DOGE to slash spending. wsws.org Urgent action is required by the working class to halt the attacks on postal workers, up to and including strike action.
(2025-03-15). Greece: the mass movement is back on track! internationalviewpoint.org February 28 was a historic day for Greece. The general strike represented the biggest mobilization at least since the fall of the military junta, in 1974, if not in the history of the Greek state altogether. Unprecedented rallies took place in more than 260 cities, including dozens abroad, as far as Argentina, South Korea, and Australia. | – | / |
(2025-03-15). Nursing Director Charged For 2018 Jail Death of Hardel Sherrell. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-03-15). Trump's school voucher plan: A billion-dollar tax shelter for the ruling elites. wsws.org This scheme is a backdoor maneuver to privatize education while allowing corporations and wealthy individuals to avoid taxation.
(2025-03-15). In flagrant attack on free speech, Miami Beach mayor threatens cinema that showed award-winning documentary No Other Land. wsws.org The US political and entertainment establishment have made it their business to suppress No Other Land, for fear of its impact on public opinion.
(2025-03-15). Workers in Canada speak out against Trump's trade war and the Canadian elite's nationalist response. wsws.org Trump's tariffs threaten tens of thousands of jobs across North America. They are aimed at economically weakening Washington's northern neighbour to prepare the way for Canada's annexation as the 51st state of the US.
(2025-03-15). Australia: Labor governments refuse to repeal hate speech laws. wsws.org It is increasingly clear that Labor leaders were aware the "antisemitic attacks" were a hoax, even as they declared them a major threat to national security in order to ram through the laws.
(2025-03-15). En Vogue's Dawn Robinson: I Have Been Living In My Car For Three Years. moguldom.com Dawn Robinson, a former member of the iconic R&B group En Vogue, recently shared that for the past three years, she's been living in her car. In a YouTube video posted on March 11, Robinson opened up about her challenging living situation and the unexpected path her life has taken. The 58-year-old singer explained that …
(2025-03-15). No apologies over fabricated terror plot from pollies or lobby groups. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Greg Barns When it comes to antisemitism, politicians in Australia are often quick to jump on the claim without waiting for evidence. With notable and laudable exceptions like the Greens and independents such as Tasmanian federal MP Andrew Wilkie, it seems any allegation will do when it comes to the opportunity to imply…
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(2025-03-15). Link to yesterday's News X World panel discussion of Putin's 'Yes, but' on a cease-fire. gilbertdoctorow.com I am pleased to share this link with the community. This 26 minute panel discussion is at a high level and raises issues you will not find elsewhere in international news outlets Postscript: As I mentioned yesterday, there were two interviews with NewsX, one, a panel discussion, in the late afternoon which is posted above …
(2025-03-15). Poor Europe, so far from God… and from the United States too. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 11 Min Read March 15, 2025 By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein If conquest and forced colonization were a misfortune for the peoples of the South, the fact that the Spanish reached vast regions of America before other colonial powers was a double tragedy. At the end of the 15th century, …
(2025-03-15). MAFS criticised for promoting male violence and misogyny. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-15). CPJ, others urge UK prime minister to secure writer Alaa Abdelfattah's release. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-15). CPJ, partners call for Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora's release. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-15). Indian journalist shot dead after reporting on land scam. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-15). New Turkish law criminalizes 'false' reporting on cybersecurity-related data leaks. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-15). CPJ alarmed by India state government's use of AI to monitor media. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-15). How the US right are silencing opposition — and could it happen here? leftfootforward.org 'With liberal democracy under threat in the USA, we must now choose between the complicity of silence or engage in an open debate in support of our own values.'
(2025-03-15). Right-Wing Media Watch — Why we should be afraid of Paul Marshall's plan to fund new generation of UK journalists. leftfootforward.org His funding of a new crop of journalists raises fears that the political neutrality of journalism is under siege.
(2025-03-15). Leaked Memo Reveals U.S. Travel Restrictions for Citizens of 41 Countries. pressenza.com
(2025-03-15). Sunita Williams set to return to Earth as SpaceX successfully launches its Crew-10 mission to ISS. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: SpaceX successfully launched its Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, marking a key milestone in NASA's ongoing crew rotation efforts and setting the stage for astronaut Sunita Williams' long-awaited return to Earth.The launch, initially postponed due to technical difficulties and unfavourable weather conditions, finally took place on March 15 at 4: 33 am IST from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. A Falcon 9 rocket carried the Crew Dragon capsule into orbit, transporting four astronauts who will replace the outgoing Crew-9 team aboard the ISS.The Crew-10 mission, part…
(2025-03-15). Jingzhe: A Chinese holiday to take down 'pests and villains'. globalvoices.org 
(2025-03-15). Q&A: Meet Musah Fuseini, Dagbani language activist. globalvoices.org 
An interview with a Dagbani-language Wikimedia contributor from GhanaGlobal VoicesPhoto of Musah Fuseini, provided by Musah Fuseini, used with permission. | This series will highlight the personal journeys of language activists who are also Wikimedians, exploring how they are preserving, promoting, and revitalizing their languages through Wikimedia projects, using digital tools to support their broader goals. In this article, Subhashish Panigrahi interviews Ghanaian educator Musah Fuseini who contributes to the Dagbani-language Wikipedia. (2025-03-15). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-03-15). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-03-15). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-03-15). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-03-15). Homeland Security agents arrest another pro-Palestinian protester from Columbia University. presstv.ir The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has arrested a second student linked to pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University as part of the Trump administration's zero-tolerance crackdown on such activism in US universities.
(2025-03-15). US says South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' over his criticism of Trump. presstv.ir The United States, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata, citing his criticism of President Donald Trump as the reason for the decision.
(2025-03-15). Trump administration mulls travel ban on 41 nations, including Iran: Report. presstv.ir The Trump administration is reportedly considering issuing travel restrictions for the citizens of 41 countries as part of an immigration crackdown launched at the start of the US president's second term.
(2025-03-15). Expressway bridge under construction in Bangkok collapses, killing at least 5 people. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). 'Will never withdraw': DAP's Lim Guan Eng rubbishes claims that he's pulling out of party polls. channelnewsasia.com The Democratic Action Party's central executive committee election on Sunday (Mar 16) would see 70 candidates vying for 30 positions.
(2025-03-15). OpenAI and Musk agree to fast tracked trial over for-profit shift. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). Unification Church faces dissolution in Japan. channelnewsasia.com The dissolution would remove the church's tax-exempt status while branding the organisation a harmful entity.
(2025-03-15). South Korea asks US for tariff exemption, trade ministry says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). What spending hours with strangers, without my smartphone, revealed about facing discomfort. channelnewsasia.com Screen-free events have emerged as a response to the loss of real-life connection in the digital age, but is there more to this increasingly common "offline" experience? This is the second instalment of the CNA Lifestyle series Take It Offline, where we check out some of the unusual ways people socialise and bond in Singapore.
(2025-03-15). A Letter to Myself Podcast: How a life-threatening birth seeded the idea for a thriving baby bottle business. channelnewsasia.com After she almost lost her life delivering her fourth child, Yvon and Leon Bock decided they wanted to start a new business to help families. The owners of Hegen tell Joel Chua how they navigate life as partners in life and business.
(2025-03-15). Ang Mo Kio residents to get new bus service, more sheltered linkways. channelnewsasia.com "Your MPs, my team and I, we are committed to making Ang Mo Kio an even more vibrant, inclusive, and connected home for all of us," says Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
(2025-03-15). BNP Paribas renews title sponsorship with Indian Wells tournament through 2029. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). England manager Tuchel vows to earn right to sing anthem. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). Haas rookie Bearman's troubles continue at Australian Grand Prix. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). India's 2036 Games bid a chance to boost infrastructure, says sports governance expert. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in Australian Grand Prix qualifying. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). Piastri fastest in final Australian GP practice, Bearman spins out. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). Sabalenka to battle teen Andreeva in Indian Wells final. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). South Africa captain Wolvaardt calls for more women's tests. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). My partner snores. How can I get some sleep and wake up rested? channelnewsasia.com A pillow over the ear may not be enough. Here's what might help.
(2025-03-15). Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). Relief as US Congress averts government shutdown. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-15). Cindrebay School of Design: Pioneering Excellence in Interior Education. devdiscourse.com Cindrebay School of Design has once again proven its prowess in design education. The institution proudly announced that students Bi Bi Zainab Ruheena and Spandana A achieved top ranks at Bangalore University in the BSc Interior Design & Decoration program. Ruheena earned the first rank, while Spandana secured the third, highlighting the academic strength of Cindrebay's offerings.
(2025-03-15). A Transformative Partnership for Social Impact in Chhattisgarh. devdiscourse.com The Art of Living Social Projects has entered a crucial partnership with the Government of Chhattisgarh, marking a step towards sustainable development. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on March 11th, attended by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, among other notable figures.
(2025-03-15). Bihar Deputy CM Vows Firm Action After ASI's Murder Sparks Outrage. devdiscourse.com Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has labeled the murder of Munger Assistant Sub-Inspector Santosh Kumar Singh as 'unfortunate,' and has asserted the administration's readiness to utilize any means, including encounters, to address such incidents.
(2025-03-15). Tamil Nadu's New Agroinitiative to Boost Paddy Production. devdiscourse.com The Tamil Nadu government has introduced a comprehensive Rs 102 crore package aimed at enhancing paddy production in 29 non-Delta districts during the Kar, Kuruvai, and Sornavari seasons. Agriculture Minister M R K Panneerselvam revealed these plans in his budget presentation, emphasizing support through machine planting subsidies and quality seeds.
(2025-03-15). India's Forex Reserves Surge Amid Strategic Interventions. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic shift, India's foreign exchange reserves soared by USD 15.267 billion, reaching a total of USD 653.966 billion, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This remarkable increase, the steepest in more than two years, occurred during the week ending March 7.
(2025-03-15). Tragic Loss: ASI Succumbs After Violent Assault in Bihar. devdiscourse.com An assistant sub-inspector in Bihar's Munger district tragically lost his life following a violent assault. The officer, identified as ASI Santosh Kumar Singh, was on duty with other officers in Nandlalpur village when the attack occurred.
(2025-03-15). Tobacco: From Killer Weed to Lifesaving Medicinal Plant. devdiscourse.com Tobacco, once vilified for its deadly impact, is now being reimagined as a foundation for pharmaceutical innovation. Scientists are harnessing genetic engineering to transform this plant into a prolific producer of medicinal proteins, offering hope for more accessible drug production around the globe.
(2025-03-15). Barnard's Star: Unveiling Hidden Worlds Beyond Reach. devdiscourse.com The red dwarf Barnard's Star, despite its faintness, has become a focal point for astronomers with the discovery of four planets in its orbit. Scientists in the United States and Europe leveraged cutting-edge technology on the world's largest telescopes to detect the faint signals of these planets.
(2025-03-15). AI transforms liver transplants: A game-changer for organ matching and surgery. devdiscourse.com Imagine a future where AI not only helps match organ donors with recipients in record time but also predicts surgical complications before they happen, optimizes transplant success rates and ensures better long-term patient care – this is already becoming a reality.
(2025-03-15). Trump again pushes for immediate closure of US Education Department. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 11, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has called for the immediate closure of the Education Department, renewing his long-standing pledge to shut it…
(2025-03-15). US 'expels' South African ambassador for 'hating' Trump. geo.tv 
South Africa's now expelled Ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool speaks during an event in this undated image. — AFP/FileRubio calls Ebrahim Rasool "race-baiting politician who hates US".Says South Africa's envoy was no longer welcome in the country."We have nothing to discuss with…
(2025-03-15). Dutton ramps up culture war on women, work-from-home. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Growing the pie for whose gain? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Members Coalition mount challenge in NSW Public Service Association election. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Refugees take their call for permanent visas to Labor MPs. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Tibetans mark national uprising day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Vic Labor must protect grasslands from developers. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). WA approvals report threatens First Nations cultural heritage. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo Clinic…
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans. One of the reasons for the disparity is the high hypertension rates in the Black community. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses cardiovascular disease and…
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing respiratory illness at home. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to U.S. health officials, the number of acute respiratory illnesses causing people to seek medical care remains at a high level. Seasonal influenza activity, in particular, remains elevated across the country. If you or a family member has the flu or other respiratory infection, Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says there are ways to manage most respiratory infection symptoms at home. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/zldc_C2a-vI Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for better sleep. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Daylight Saving Time begins March 9 when clocks spring an hour forward early Sunday morning. No matter if you need five hours of sleep or eight, the key is getting good, refreshing rest. According to Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist who specializes in sleep disorders, how much sleep a person needs varies from person to person. However, there are some simple tips that everyone can use to get better sleep. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fjVA_mmFmxU Journalists: …
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Weight loss and genetics. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: It seems like no matter what I do, I can't lose weight. Most of my family members struggle with their weight too. Do our genetics play a part in this? ANSWER: It's important to understand that we are all unique and gain weight for many different reasons. When trying to understand weight gain and why some of us have difficulty losing weight, there are factors such as gut and brain connections, how we control…
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding colorectal cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently read that more and more young people are getting diagnosed with colorectal cancer. I'm in my 30s, am I at risk? What does colorectal mean? ANSWER: The term colorectal cancer combines colon and rectal cancer, two parts of the intestine. The first part of the large intestine is called the colon, and the last part refers to the rectum. These two divisions of colorectal cancer are important because they're often treated differently. Cancers of the colon, for example,…
(2025-03-15). VIDEO: Making surgery for meningiomas safer with advanced technology. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Treatment for meningiomas, the most common type of brain tumor, is now safer thanks to technological advancements. At Mayo Clinic, navigation tools and precision imaging help surgeons operate with greater accuracy, improving patient outcomes. Dr. Victoria Clark, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and researcher, focuses on finding better treatments for patients with meningiomas, now and in the future. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Lt47-YK7Stg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 25) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2025-03-15). Mayo's residents and fellows make impact in the hospital and beyond. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thank a Resident & Fellow Day is Friday, Feb. 28. Mayo Clinic leaders and community leaders show their support and appreciation for the contributions our residents make.
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic discovers new role for protein to fight tumors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a new role that a specific protein plays in regulating cell resistance and fighting tumors in certain types of cancer.
(2025-03-15). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic recognized as 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for the seventh straight year Mayo Clinic has again received the No. 1 ranking in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals." This is the seventh straight year Mayo Clinic has received the top ranking. "This continued recognition is a tribute to our dedicated staff who consistently deliver unparalleled, compassionate…
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to expect as a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For those with kidney failure, the wait for a new kidney can take years. There just are not enough organs from deceased donors to fill the need. Fortunately, a person can live a healthy life with just one kidney, making living-donor kidney transplants an alternative to deceased-donor transplants. This means a healthy kidney is removed from a donor and placed into a patient whose kidneys are not working properly. Dr. Carrie Jadlowiec, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon,…
(2025-03-15). New test distinguishes between prion disease and other causes of rapidly progressive dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In May of 2024, Mayo Clinic launched a new prion test, RT-QuIC Prion, CSF, which can distinguish prion disease from other causes of rapidly progressive dementia — particularly autoimmune forms of dementia and rapidly progressive forms of Alzheimer's disease. "Rapidly progressive dementias are forms of dementia where the patient goes from the first symptom onset to loss of functional independence, usually in less than two years," says John Mills, Ph.D., co-director of Mayo Clinic's Clinical…
(2025-03-15). Saving and improving lives: The illuminating journey of a laboratory testing specimen. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Laboratories' "Life of a Specimen" video series explores the journey patient specimens take as they travel through advanced laboratory testing. We receive patient samples from hospitals and health systems around the world. Whether arriving at our laboratory facilities in Rochester, Minnesota; Jacksonville, Florida; or Scottsdale, Arizona, specimens are treated with the same level of care and respect provided to Mayo Clinic patients. We're rooted in Mayo Clinic's primary value that the needs of…
(2025-03-15). Mayo Clinic researchers resolve a diagnostic odyssey for mother and son. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Researchers revealed what appeared to be two separate health conditions stemmed from a single, shared genetic variant.
(2025-03-15). Experts bust 5 myths about living kidney donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Megan Barrowclough donated a kidney to her childhood best friend Regina Bence at Mayo Clinic. ROCHESTER, Minn. — More than 90,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney in the U.S. Unfortunately, less than a third of those waiting for a kidney transplant can expect to get one this year. This comes as rates of chronic kidney disease, which can lead to kidney failure, continue to climb across the globe. But there is…
(2025-03-15). (VIDEO) Country rap musician Colt Ford shares his personal story of surviving a near-fatal heart attack. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Colt Ford at Mayo Clinic nine months after a heart attack that nearly claimed his life It was the evening of April 4, 2024 on a concert stage in Gilbert, Arizona. Colt Ford and his band were performing their signature blend of country, rap and hip-hop music. It was a sold-out crowd. Colt was feeling at the top of his game, and the concert was shaping up to be one of the band's best shows…
(2025-03-15). 'I died twice that day': Country rap superstar Colt Ford on surviving a near-fatal heart attack. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Phoenix — Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. One of the most common types of cardiovascular disease is a heart attack. In the United States alone, it is estimated that every 40 seconds, someone has a heart attack. One of those people is country rap music artist Colt Ford. "I couldn't have been anymore on death's door. I died twice that day," recalls Colt, describing the massive heart attack that nearly claimed…
(2025-03-15). Iran uses surveillance and informants to crash dissent, UN warns. newarab.com 
Tehran is making "concerted state efforts to stifle dissent, perpetuating a climate of fear and systematic impunity", the These involve "the increased use of…
(2025-03-15). Mixed feelings in Armenia, Azerbaijan over possible peace treaty. newarab.com 
A day after arch-foes The two Caucasus neighbours fought two wars for control of Azerbaijan's Armenian-populated region of
(2025-03-15). Sudan paramilitary shelling kills six in key city: medic. newarab.com 
(2025-03-15). Trump demands major changes at Columbia to restore $400m funds. newarab.com 
Some of the administration's demands include the restructuring of Columbia's Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies department, and tha…
(2025-03-15). UAE fund ploughs $2bn into Binance crypto exchange. newarab.com 
MGX, headed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, brother of the UAE's president, also becomes Binance's first institutional investor. | The transaction, made in stablecoin ⚪ a cryptocurrency pegged to real-world assets ⚪ marks…
(2025-03-15). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance?
(2025-03-15). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil.
(2025-03-15). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs.
(2025-03-15). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour.
(2025-03-15). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-03-15). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle.
(2025-03-15). Direct meetings with Hamas were very helpful: U.S. Envoy. ummid.com Adam Boehler, U.S. Envoy for hostage affairs, Sunday said direct meetings with Palestinian Resistance Group, Hamas, have been "very helpful".
(2025-03-15). Chinese scientists reveal Mariana Trench life mysteries. ummid.com A group of Chinese scientists have unveiled the survival mechanisms of mysterious life in the Mariana Trench, Earth's deepest oceanic realm.
(2025-03-15). Harvard Researcher Proves God Exists. ummid.com Malaysian astrophysicist and a researcher at Harvard University, Dr Willie Soon, using mathematical formula established that God is real, arguing things in the world are so perfectly placed that they cannot be attributed to mere chance.
(2025-03-15). Maharashtra Budget 2025: Pawar Launches Technical Textile Mission. ummid.com Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Ajit Pawar, Monday March 10, 2025 announced to launch Technical Textile Mission while tabling the state budget for the year 2025-26.
(2025-03-15). Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore finally returning to Earth. ummid.com The American space agency, NASA, finally revealed the confirmed return journey of the 'stranded astronauts', Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, from Space to Earth.
(2025-03-15). Airtel, SpaceX join hands to bring Starlink internet in India. ummid.com Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel Tuesday March 11, 2025 announced the company has signed distribution deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink Satellite Internet Service in India.
(2025-03-15). Astronomers Brace for Venus, Sun Conjunction. ummid.com As Venus transitions from the evening to the morning sky, its inferior conjunction with Sun marks a significant moment in its orbital cycle.
(2025-03-15). HPBOSE 12th English Exam 2025 New Date Announced. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) has confirmed the new exam date and time of the English Language Board Exam 2025 which was cancelled due to reports of paper leak.
(2025-03-15). In mark of support for Musk, Trump buys Tesla car. ummid.com In a mark of support for Elon Musk, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced to buy, what he called, "a brand new Tesla car".
(2025-03-15). Maha Minister launches "Malhar Certification" to challenge Halal food. ummid.com To oppose Halal certification, Maharashtra Minister Nitish Rane, known for his anti-Muslim rhetoric, on March 10, 2025 launched a website to issue "Malhar Certification" for those who consume "Jhatka meat" in Maharashtra.
(2025-03-15). International Space Station celebrates 150,000th revolution around Earth. ummid.com The International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday March 11, 2025 made its 150,000th revolution around the Earth since the beginning of its space mission.
(2025-03-15). Chhaava, Aurangzeb and Communal Historiography. ummid.com The film Chhaava selectively picks up few incidents from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's life and projects the cruel and anti Hindu nature of Aurangzeb.
(2025-03-15). More Muslim Americans than Jews, Christians observe fast: Survey. ummid.com In a latest survey indicating how Ramadan is respected, a new survey has revealed American Muslims are far ahead than Jews and Christians when it comes to observing fast.
(2025-03-15). Reliance Jio to share Starlink Satellite Internet Service with AirTel. ummid.com In another major development for the Indian Telecom Industry, Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Wednesday announced it has struck a deal with Elon Musk owned SpaceX to provide Starlink Satellite Internet Service in India.
(2025-03-15). Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore Return Delayed Again. ummid.com Those waiting for the return journey of Sunita Williams and Barry Butch Wilmore on March 16, 2025 will be disappointed as the stay of the two stranded astronauts in space has been extended again.
(2025-03-15). TN replaces Rupee symbol in budget 2025 with Tamil 'ru'. ummid.com The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu released a teaser of the state budget 2025-26 replacing the Rupee Hindi symbol ‚Çπ with Tamil ru, escalating the already tense North-South language war.
(2025-03-15). Holi 2025: Stay Safe As You Enjoy The Festival of Colours. ummid.com Here's some safety tips and how you can take care of yourself and stay at arm's length from any harm, while you celebrate Holi.
(2025-03-15). Man lives with titanium heart, gets donor after 100 days. ummid.com In a world's first experience, an Australian man implanted with an artificial titanium heart survived for over 100 days till he finally got a donor.
(2025-03-15). U.S. launches new crewed mission to space station, to bring home stranded astronauts. independent.co.ug 
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | NASA and SpaceX launched a new crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, a critical step to bring home NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore who have been stranded in space since last June. The spacecraft took off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's …
(2025-03-15). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | 15th September 1947: The 'ops' room at the secret operational headquarters at Uxbridge RAF station, from where the Battle of Britain was conducted, is now the control centre for the fly past for Battle of Britain week. (Photo by Fred Morley/Fox Photos/Getty Im…
(2025-03-15). Austerity or Raising the Minimum Wage: Catarina Martins on Portugal's Experience. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-15). Germany: After the federal elections, resistance not adaptation! internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-15). Spanish state: PSOE Congress closes ranks around leader. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-15). So-called axis of resistance. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-15). For Ukraine without oligarchs and occupiers! internationalviewpoint.org The predatory policies of the newly elected U.S. president make it impossible to establish a lasting peace for Ukrainians. Ukraine's refusal to sign the mineral extraction agreement, designed to serve the interests of American capital, demonstrates the country's determination to avoid colonial dependence. This opens the door to exploring a more equitable model of relations between Ukraine and the states of Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world under the banner of resistance to imperialist domination. However, if the current approach persists, Ukraine risks facing an imminent reduction or even a complete halt of…
(2025-03-15). Against Left Pronatalism. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-15). Gold Prices Hit $3,000/Oz For First Time In History On Flight To Save Havens, Weakening Dollar. moguldom.com Gold prices soared to an unprecedented $3,000 per ounce for the first time in history, marking a major milestone in the precious metal's long-standing reputation as a safe-haven asset. This surge is fueled by growing economic uncertainty, spurred in part by the ongoing trade war under President Donald Trump, and a weakening U.S. dollar. Spot …
(2025-03-15). UN chief calls for global action against rising anti-Muslim bigotry. indybay.org Marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination.
(2025-03-15). Sunday 4/27: Seaside Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Seaside City Hall Lawn, 440 Harcourt Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955 (at Canyon Del Rey Blvd.)…
(2025-03-15). Saturday 3/22: Protest the lack of leadership from Minority Leader Chuck Schumer! indybay.org Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes Street | San Francisco 94102…
(2025-03-15). Pro-Brexit Express falls for the bait of former Wetherspoons pub rebranding as The European. leftfootforward.org In a mischievous dig at Brexiteers, the new owner of a former Wetherspoons in Leyton, East London, has rebranded the pub The European. Previously known as The Drum, the pub was part of the Wetherspoons empire, owned by the arch-Brexiteer Tim Martin, who donated over £200,000 to the Leave campaign in 2016. | The new name is hard to miss, with the iconic EU flag of twelve gold stars on a bright blue background, proudly displayed on the pub's sign. | The EU theme extends into the pub's interior and is decorated with European-themed pictures, including copies of works by Monet and Matisse, and a portrait of…
(2025-03-15). Trump blasts foes and media in speech at US 'Department of Injustice'. scmp.com The US president vowed to investigate political enemies and called news outlets that criticise him 'corrupt' and 'illegal'.
(2025-03-15). Prof. Norman Fenton: How the BBC and the climate change industry shapes the narrative. expose-news.com Ten years ago, Professor Norman Fenton co-presented a BBC documentary called 'Climate Change by Numbers'. During the filming process, he came to realise that it was a propaganda piece for climate change …
(2025-03-15). Hong Kong must ensure it won't lose control of Northern Metropolis. scmp.com As the city moves away from conventional development models, risks and rewards with the private sector should still be distributed fairly.
(2025-03-15). SpaceX launches new crew to space station to replace Nasa's stuck astronauts. scmp.com Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' initial week-long mission became a nine-month stint after technical issues kept them from returning home.
(2025-03-15). US asks Denmark for eggs as prices soar, and after Trump demands nation give up Greenland. scmp.com The request comes amid demands from Trump that Denmark hand over Greenland, as well as new tariffs on the EU and other countries.
(2025-03-15). US Senate passes bill to avert shutdown, House Democrats turn on Schumer for caving. scmp.com The top Senate Democrat backed down on blocking the Republican bill, exposing a rift with party members hoping to stand up to Trump.
(2025-03-15). Canadians rally as Trump's rhetoric fuels national anger. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's talk of Canada's forced annexation has angered a population better known for its politeness.
(2025-03-15). Trump guts Voice of America, museum, homelessness agencies. scmp.com Voice of America is overseen by the US Agency for Global Media, which also funds Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia.
(2025-03-15). CPJ, partners urge FCC to stop threatening press freedom and free speech. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-15). Isolated and restricted: 3 journalists on life and work under Turkish house arrest. àñzgàºr àñƒüret 
(2025-03-15). Mexico: Organisations reject the 30-year imprisonment sentence against Pablo López Alavez. fidh.org
(2025-03-15). Justice, truth and reparations for victims of Mozambique's post elections violence. fidh.org
(2025-03-15). It Happened at the UN: Week Ending March 14. passblue.com
(2025-03-15). Share the "Deep Internal Conflict" of the Green Aussie Billionaire who Just Bought a Private Jet. wattsupwiththat.com "… so I can run a global business from Australia, and still be a constantly present dad …"
(2025-03-15). US Multinationals Purging Online Climate Action Pages. wattsupwiththat.com More evidence of the ongoing collapse of the climate movement.
(2025-03-15). Iran: New sanctions show US 'hypocrisy, infringement of law'. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns new US sanctions against the oil minister and some entities and vessels involved in the country's crude exports as a testament to Washington's "infringement of the law and hypocrisy."
(2025-03-15). Putin meets with Trump's envoy, delivers message: Kremlin. presstv.ir President Putin met with Donald Trump's envoy to deliver a message to Washington and receive "additional details" regarding the Jeddah talks between the US and Ukraine, the Kremlin has said.
(2025-03-15). Iran: Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border agreement 'major step' towards peace promotion. presstv.ir Iran says the state border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will promote peace and stability in the region.
(2025-03-15). Nestlé worker, fired for starting a union, self-immolates in court after 9-year battle. indybay.org Jutt, a long term Nestlé employee, was fired by the management for trying to form a union. He self-immolated after a decade-long legal battle.
(2025-03-15). Andrew Giusto Elected Secretary of Unity Party! indybay.org Andrew Giusto has been elected secretary of the Unity Party!
(2025-03-15). Update: Western States Petroleum Association sponsors dinners & awards for journalists. indybay.org When so called journalism organizations are tainted by the toxic stench of Big Oil money — and very few "environmental" and "climate" organizations have any problem with this — we are in a really dark time in human history.
(2025-03-15). Veterans Rally in San Rafael to Protest Yet Another Betrayal by Trump. indybay.org They thought they were serving their country only to return to contempt and neglect…
(2025-03-15). Saturday 3/15: Watch: New Interview from Bob Avakian: Fascism, Capitalism, & the Way Out of the Madness. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2025-03-15). Sunday 4/13: Forests Forever. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 or via Zoom: | Join Zoom: zoom.us/j/98703029676?pwd=z1LHCbYgTDhSd7… | Meeting ID: 987 0302 9676 Passcode: 633043…
(2025-03-15). US court allows President Trump to enforce ban on DEI programmes, for now. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during his visit to the Department of Justice to address its workers, in Washington, DC, US, March 14, 2025. — ReutersTwo of three judges did not agree with substance of Trump's orders.Agencies that implement Trump's order may risk violation of US…
(2025-03-15). Trump blasts foes and media in speech at 'Department of Injustice'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One as he departs from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 14, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-03-15). Full: JD Vance Gives 5-Word Answer To Protesters In Scathing Speech In Michigan | US News | Trump. hindustantimes.com The US Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks on the economy during a visit to a plastics facility in Bay City, Michigan on March 14. Watch this video to know JD Vance's fiery response when interrupted by protesters.
(2025-03-15). Lunar Eclipse March 13/14, 2025: Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Lunar Eclipse, which will virtually turn Moon deep crimson colour, called 'Blood Moon', will be witnessed on Thursday/Friday March 13/14, 2025, coinciding with 13/14 Ramadan 1446 AH and Holi.
(2025-03-15). Two journalists arrested over 'abusive post' against Telangana CM. ummid.com Hyderabad Cyber Crime Wednesday March 12, 2025 arrested two female journalists for posting and amplifying allegedly abusive content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
(2025-03-15). Watch: Trump behind the wheel in Red Tesla Sedan. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday March 12, 2025 posed behind the wheel in a brand new Red Tesla car he bought, as he said, without asking for any discount.
(2025-03-14). If Successful, I Would Call It a Coup: A Retired Judge's Warning About Elon Musk's Abuse of Power. democracynow.org 
A pair of federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired federal workers at the departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior and Treasury. The White House vowed to fight what it called an "absurd and unconstitutional order." This comes as the White House and its allies have increasingly targeted judges who rule against the administration. Elon Musk has posted dozens of messages on his social platform X calling for the impeachment of judges who rule against the administration. We speak with retired federal Judge Nancy Gertner, who served…
(2025-03-14). Hamas 'willingness' to release American hostages traps Netanyahu in a dangerous dilemma. haaretz.com Israel's opposition to Hamas' proposal for releasing American hostages could spark a U.S. crisis and derail talks in Doha. Advancing the deal could imply discrimination between hostages by nationality, possibly reducing future U.S. involvement…
(2025-03-14). Prisons Overcrowding Crisis to Force Keir Starmer to Release Thousands More Prisoners Early. bylinetimes.com Keir Starmer's Government is set to be forced to release thousands more prisoners early over the next two years because of a continued legacy of overcrowded prisons, a report by MPs reveals today. | Internal Ministry of Justice figures handed to the Commons Public Accounts Committee show that prisons will be full again by early next year and short of 5,400 places by November 2027. | The number of prisoners who need to be released early will nearly be double the 3,100 prisoners released early last year, to considerable controversy. | Eligible prisoners serving more than five years were automatically released a…
(2025-03-14). After cashing in on tax break incentives, developer brings unaffordable housing to Ypsilanti. peoplesworld.org 
YPSILANTI, Mich.—With an affordable housing crisis looming over the country, a California-based developer seems eager to exploit the situation in the Michigan city of Ypsilanti and gain generous tax breaks in the process. Lincoln Avenue Capital claims to be building "affordable housing" in Ypsilanti, but affordability advocates say the company is actually forcing out longtime …
(2025-03-14). Democracy Now! 2025-03-14 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 14, 2025; "Never Again for Anyone": 100 Jewish Activists Arrested at Trump Tower Protesting Mahmoud Khalil Arrest; "Imperialism and Totalitarianism Go Hand in Hand": M. Gessen on Trump's Policies at Home & Abroad; If Successful, I Would Call It a Coup: A Retired Judge's Warning About Elon Musk's Abuse of Power | Headlines for March 14, 2025; "Never Again for Anyone": 100 Jewish Activists Arrested at Trump Tower Protesting Mahmoud Khalil Arrest; "Imperialism and Totalitarianism Go Hand in Hand": M. Gessen on Trump's Policies…
(2025-03-14). Jewish Americans and Allies Occupy Trump Tower Demanding Release of Mahmoud Khalil. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-14). DHS Agents Descend On Columbia's Campus Again With Two Warrants. popularresistance.org Less than a week after immigration authorities detained Columbia student protest leader Mahmoud Khalil, Department of Homeland Security agents were back on the university's campus to serve two search warrants. | "I am writing heartbroken to inform you that we had federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in two University residences tonight. No one was arrested or detained," Columbia interim president Katrina Armstrong wrote in an email to the university community late Thursday. | "No items were removed, and no further action was taken. Federal agents from the DHS served Columbia University wi…
(2025-03-14). Headlines for March 14, 2025. democracynow.org U.S. Judges Order Agencies to Reinstate Fired Workers, Trump and Musk to Halt Mass Layoffs, "A Slap in the Face": Democrats Accuse Schumer of "Betrayal" After He Backs GOP Funding Bill, Jewish Protesters Takes Over Trump Tower to Demand Release of Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia Punishes Students in Historic Hind's Hall Protest as Trump Issues Ultimatum to Admin, Harvard Law Students Vote to Divest from Israeli War Machine, Trump and Putin Set to Talk as Zelensky Accuses Moscow of "Manipulation" over Truce Conditions, NBC: Pentagon Preparing Plans to Illegally Seize Panama Canal…
(2025-03-14). Hundreds Stage Sit-In at Trump Tower to Protest Mahmoud Khalil's Detention. truthout.org On Thursday, hundreds of demonstrators poured into the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City to protest against the Trump administration's arrest and attempted deportation of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil, who is currently being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The action was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and featured around 300 pro-Palestine… |
(2025-03-14). Columbia University Revokes Degrees From Some Pro-Palestine Campus Protesters. truthout.org As the Trump administration's effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil sparks legal battles and demonstrations, Columbia University announced Thursday that it has revoked degrees from some other pro-Palestinian campus protesters. A campuswide email reported by The Associated Press and shared on social media by Drop Site News says that "the Columbia University Judicial Board determined findings and… |
(2025-03-14). They Came for Mahmoud Khalil in the Night, and They Will Come for Us, Too. truthout.org Yesterday, 98 protesters were arrested in New York City after overtaking the Trump Tower lobby in solidarity with Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and U.S. permanent resident facing deportation for his involvement in Palestine solidarity protests at Columbia University. The demonstration was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, which stated on social media, "We know that this is the time to… |
(2025-03-14). Trump Official Refuses to Say Whether He Thinks Protest Is "Deportable Offense" truthout.org In a chilling interview on Thursday, a top Trump administration official refused to answer a question on whether or not he believes protesting U.S. actions is grounds for deportation — instead deflecting by labeling pro-Palestine protesters as terrorists. Speaking with NPR's Michel Martin about the administration's arrest and "disappearance" of pro-Palestine protester Mahmoud Khalil… |
(2025-03-14). "Never Again for Anyone": 100 Jewish Activists Arrested at Trump Tower Protesting Mahmoud Khalil Arrest. democracynow.org 
Over 300 protesters with the group Jewish Voice for Peace flooded the lobby of Trump Tower in New York on Thursday wearing red shirts saying "Not in Our Name." They demanded the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil and held banners reading "opposing fascism is a Jewish tradition." About 100 protesters were arrested and face charges of trespassing, obstruction and resisting arrest. Democracy Now! was at the protest. "I refuse to allow this administration to speak in my name, to use our names as Jews, to carry out a fascist agenda," protester Josh Dubnau said. "The Trump adm…
(2025-03-14). Putin peels off the masks of the ceasefire kabuki. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-14). Diplomacy Watch: Putin lays out demands for ceasefire. responsiblestatecraft.org 
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin
(2025-03-14). Putin Signals He's Open To Ceasefire. popularresistance.org Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled that he's open to a ceasefire in Ukraine but that he has "questions" about the 30-day US-Ukraine proposal that need to be discussed. | "The idea itself is the right one, and we definitely support it," Putin said, according to The New York Times. "But there are questions that we need to discuss, and I think that we need to talk them through with our American colleagues and partners." | The Russian leader listed potential conditions for a 30-day truce, including a guarantee that Ukraine wouldn't be supplied with more weapons.
(2025-03-14). Seize the Moment: End The War In Ukraine! popularresistance.org The Peace In Ukraine Coalition is cautiously optimistic about emerging possibilities for ending the war in Ukraine. It is a good thing that the U.S. and Russia are talking. An end to the hostility between the two nuclear superpowers would bring a sigh of relief to people all over the world. | We do not know if the Trump administration, Russia and Ukraine will be able to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine. We encourage diplomacy, however, rather than fear it. We want the killing to stop as soon as possible. For three years we have been calling for a ceasefire, negotiations and an end to US weapons shipments that f…
(2025-03-14). Seize the Moment — End the War in Ukraine! worldbeyondwar.org 
As the Trump administration engages in tentative peace talks with Russia and Ukraine, the Peace In Ukraine Coalition, comprising many and various U.S. peace groups, issued the following statement this week, just prior to the news of ceasefire talks. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-03-14). Putin seeks 'clarifications' on US-Ukraine peace plan. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a video address on the occasion of Youth Day in Moscow, Russia, in this picture released June 24, 2023. — Reuters Putin says supports proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.Russian president says a ceasefire is "the right idea"."We…
(2025-03-14). Saudi crown prince tells Putin he supports 'all initiatives' to end Ukraine war. geo.tv 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a meeting. — AFP/FilePutin says he has "serious questions" about ceasefire plan.US secretary of state says "ball is now in court".Saudi Arabia hosts talks between Rubio,…
(2025-03-14). Full Event: Putin Meets Closest Friend Amid Ukraine Ceasefire Suspense, Stuns Trump, Zelensky. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his close ally, Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko, in Moscow on March 13. Lukashenko's visit to the Russian capital coincided with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to meet Putin after Zelensky agreed to a 30-day ceasefire US proposal. Watch this video for Putin and Lukashenko's joint press conference.
(2025-03-14). Starmer's "Ceasefire" Plan Is a Blueprint for Continuing the Ukraine War and Is Doomed to Failure. globalresearch.ca Trump's attempts to initiate a peace process designed to bring an end to the war in Ukraine have been met with hysteria by Starmer and EU leaders. On Sunday Starmer met with EU leaders to frantically draw up a "ceasefire" …
(2025-03-14). Get the CDPQ Out of Funding Crimes in Palestine — La Coalition du Québec URGENCE Palestine. justpeaceadvocates.ca While Israel violates the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and escalates its genocidal campaign in the West Bank, La Coalition du Québec URGENCE Palestine is launching the ´ Sortons la Caisse des crimes en Palestine ª.
(2025-03-14). Why Hamas just agreed to release an Israeli-American captive, and why Netanyahu is furious. mondoweiss.net 
Hamas said that it would release Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander and the bodies of four deceased Israeli captives. The announcement has backed Israel into a corner in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
(2025-03-14). Israel Agrees to US Ceasefire Extension, but Are Trump and Netanyahu Playing Different Games? themedialine.org 
(2025-03-14). Hamas to release American hostage, Israel calls it 'psychological warfare'. scmp.com Hamas will also release the bodies of four other dual nationality hostages.
(2025-03-14). New bombshell UN report accuses Israel of sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians. mondoweiss.net 
A new UN report found that Israel carried out "genocidal acts" by deliberately targeting fertility facilities with the intention of preventing births among Palestinians in Gaza. The report also detailed systematic sexual abuse against Palestinians.
(2025-03-14). Dramatic growth of NZ's MƒÅori economy highlights new report. asiapacificreport.nz By Emma Andrews, RNZ Henare te Ua MƒÅori journalism intern MƒÅori contributions to the Aotearoa New Zealand economy have far surpassed the projected goal of "$100 billion by 2030", a new report has revealed. The report conducted by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's (MBIE) and Te Puni K≈çkiri, Te ≈åhanga MƒÅori 2023, shows…
(2025-03-14). The future of Gaza's recovery may rely on solar power. grist.org 
The first time Majd Mashharawi left her native Gaza was in 2017, to visit Tokyo. Her flight landed late at night, and she was struck by the airport's many glittering lights. Then when she got to the urban core, she was astonished. "This is the life people have outside Gaza?" she thought. "Why don't we have this life?" | Growing up, Mashharawi had been accustomed to life with inconsistent power — as little as three hours a day. "It's not easy to describe unless you live it," she said. "Your life is completely messed up. Everything is controlled by others. Your life is controlled by when power is on and of…
(2025-03-14). Only six percent of Israel Police's vehicle surveillance led to indictments, figures show. haaretz.com The Eagle Eye system records vehicles, identifies owners, and stores data for two years, serving as a mass-surveillance tool. A rights group claims its primary use is broad intelligence gathering on citizens…
(2025-03-14). Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of illegally fired federal workers. nationofchange.org Judge William Alsup rules that the Trump administration illegally fired thousands of federal workers, calling the mass terminations a "sham" designed to bypass legal protections, while unions and advocates celebrate a major victory for labor rights.
(2025-03-14). Trump's Policies Show "Imperialism and Totalitarianism Go Hand in Hand" truthout.org We speak with the acclaimed Russian American writer M. Gessen, who says Donald Trump has entered his second term prepared to enact his radical Project 2025 agenda, including a crackdown on LGBTQ rights and dissent. Gessen, who has spent decades writing about authoritarianism at home and abroad, argues that while he was something of an "accidental president" in his first term… |
(2025-03-14). UN Report: Israel's Gender-Based Violence in Gaza Amounts to "Genocidal Acts" truthout.org The Israeli military has systematically committed sexual, reproductive, and other gender-based violence in its siege of Gaza, including attacks so horrific that they amount to "genocidal acts" against Palestinians, a new UN report has found. The report by an independent UN human rights commission released Thursday finds that Israel has systematically destroyed Gaza's sexual and reproductive… |
(2025-03-14). How the Media Distorts the Public Debate on Irregular Migration in the UK. bylinetimes.com Britain's public debate on irregular or 'illegal' A study from University of Birmingham academics, 'The Narrative Construction of Migrant Irregularity in the United Kingdom', provides a "comprehensive analysis" of how influential parts of politics influence public discourse on migration — and in turn shape policies that impact migrants' rights and experiences…
(2025-03-14). Chinese student visas, ultra-long-lasting nuclear battery: SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From a joint call to end sanctions in Iran to the world's first 3D-printed male sex organ, here's a round-up from today's China coverage.
(2025-03-14). D.C. Black clergy join growing boycott of Target. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Since the beginning of the new Trump administration and the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the public and private sectors, major boycott campaigns have been called by civil rights leaders and social media influencers. In February, led by Nina Turner, the former Ohio congressional rep, a boycott was called on Target …
(2025-03-14). "Imperialism and Totalitarianism Go Hand in Hand": M. Gessen on Trump's Policies at Home & Abroad. democracynow.org 
We speak with the acclaimed Russian American writer M. Gessen, who says Donald Trump has entered his second term prepared to enact his radical Project 2025 agenda, including a crackdown on LGBTQ rights and dissent. Gessen, who has spent decades writing about authoritarianism at home and abroad, argues that while he was something of an "accidental president" in his first term, "Trump has been transformed by power" and is now increasingly "imperialist" and "totalitarian."…
(2025-03-14). 'Secret censors' censoring film about Palestine censorship, says film's producer. skwawkbox.org 
Venues pressured and even threatened not to host showings of 'Censoring Palestine' A new film about the Establishment's censorship of anti-genocide voices, Censoring Palestine, is itself under attack by "secret censors" looking to suppress it, according to its producer. A number of screenings of the film have been dropped at short notice following back-room pressure …
(2025-03-14). Video: Israel fanatic US politician exposed making false claims about wrongly-arrested Mahmoud. skwawkbox.org 
Even fascist US govt says anti-genocide protester Khalil Mahmoud not accused of any crime but Bruce Blakeman claims he's a paid criminal 'antisemite' A MAGA Republican politician has been caught out during a panel discussion on the CNN news channel about wrongly-arrested Palestinian Khalil Mahmoud, who has been abducted by Donald Trump's immigration officials for …
(2025-03-14). Duterte's ICC Arrest for Crime Against Humanity Strikes a Blow Against Impunity. truthout.org Activists in the Philippines say the stunning arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for a crime against humanity marks a major step toward accountability for the thousands of Filipinos targeted and killed under the pretext of his infamous "war on drugs." "The arrest of Duterte is highly significant for the cause of… |
(2025-03-14). Netanyahu vs. the Shin Bet: An unprecedented war to end all wars. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims he is being criminally extorted by the current and former heads of the Shin Bet security service, in a political scandal that even Israel has never witnessed before…
(2025-03-14). Netanyahu files complaint against ex-Shin Bet chief over 'threats to gov't'; police 'examining'. haaretz.com The complaint followed a Thursday interview on Channel 12 News, where the former Shin Bet chief spoke. Netanyahu accuses him of blackmail and violating the Shin Bet Law, suggesting police inaction could itself be an offense…
(2025-03-14). Hamas: We agree to free U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, four bodies; Netanyahu: 'Manipulation'. haaretz.com Hamas said that its decision followed a mediator's proposal and that it expects negotiations on the cease-fire deal's second stage. The response refers to U.S. envoy Adam Boehler's plan, aimed at securing the release of American hostages first…
(2025-03-14). Ukraine And Revolution. popularresistance.org The real enemy of any government or regime, in the last analysis, is its own people. They are who rulers fear most. | That is accordingly why so much effort is devoted by rulers to propaganda, primarily designed to sustain the myth there exists a national interest to which all are bound, regardless of socioeconomic status or one's actual life experience. | In truth there is no such thing as a "national interest." Only the interests of the dominant class of rulers matters. Thus heavy lies the crown, and lightly is tread the line between legitimacy and illegitimacy.
(2025-03-14). On the picket line. workers.org 
Tennessee gig drivers Gig drivers in Tennessee voted to unionize last August. They formed the Tennessee Drivers Union (TDU) and demanded a fair share of the huge profits Uber and Lyft earn from their labor. They insisted on basic amenities such as a designated bathroom at the Metro Nashville Airport. . . . |
(2025-03-14). Unite exec majority issues statements to staff and members to counter management disinformation. skwawkbox.org 
Misleading claims and smears by Green and other supporters of Sharon Graham followed this week's democratic vote by elected representatives to remove Green as chair. Exec members put the record straight Earlier this week, a majority of members of Unite's elected executive council (exec) were forced to issue a statement condemning the union's war on democracy, after …
(2025-03-14). Northwestern University workers struck for pay and benefits Monday. peoplesworld.org 
EVANSTON, IL — Bad pay and worse benefits are why Northwestern University dining hall workers went on strike here Monday morning. Five hundred dining hall workers, members of UniteHere! Local 1 voted to authorize the strike on Feb. 27. Dining hall workers are essential to student life and food, according to a statement issued by …
(2025-03-14). As UN Accuses Israel of Genocidal Acts, US Surgeons in Gaza Denounce Aid Blockade, Jailing of Doctors. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-14). Hamas Agrees To Release Israeli-American Hostage. news.antiwar.com Hamas announced on Friday that it had agreed to release American Edan Alexander along with the bodies of four other dual US-Israelis who died in Gaza. The group did not provide more details about the agreement. In a statement on the group's Telegram channel, Hamas explained that the armed Palestinian group is willing to release …
(2025-03-14). US, Israel Discusses Expulsion of Palestinians With East African Governments. news.antiwar.com According to the Associated Press, Washington and Tel Aviv have engaged in talks with three African governments on taking in Palestinians after their removal from Gaza. President Donald Trump has called for the removal of Palestinians from Gaza. "The contacts with Sudan, Somalia, and the breakaway region of Somalia known as Somaliland reflect the determination …
(2025-03-14). Nine times Israel used the 'Hannibal directive' to kill its own people before 7 October. skwawkbox.org 
Israel used order throughout 7 October 2023, killing 'immense' number of its own citizens — but that was far from the first time As has been known since barely a month after the event — and has been admitted by the Israeli military and by former defence minister Yoav Gallant, but ignored by UK media …
(2025-03-14). A U.S.-Iran axis is emerging within the Gulf states, bypassing Israel. haaretz.com Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates maintain good relations both with Iran and the U.S. and have an interest in preventing war. Becoming a 'protective ring' for Teheran could lead them to negotiate over the nuclear program…
(2025-03-14). Ugandan, two Ethiopian nationals killed by IDF fire after crossing into Israel from Jordan. haaretz.com The three are the first fatalities in recent years along the eastern border killed by IDF gunfire not related to security concerns. The military said they approached a unit threateningly. Five others were arrested and returned to Jordan…
(2025-03-14). 'He's still not speaking, I believe Hamas tortured him,' says father of hostage freed after decade in Gaza. haaretz.com While other families wept with joy, Sha'ban al-Sayed cried in despair upon being reunited with his son. 'I try to talk to him, look for a response, but he remains silent. He tries to speak, but no words come.' Hisham is now in a closed psychiatric ward…
(2025-03-14). State tells Israel's top court it shouldn't deal with issue of humanitarian aid to Gaza. haaretz.com For a year, lawyers from the State Prosecutor's Office representing the state had attended hearings at the top court regarding claims that Israel isn't meeting int'l obligations in regards to Gaza aid…
(2025-03-14). Germany's antisemitism czar cancels participation in Israel's 'Combating Antisemitism' conference due to European far-right invitees. haaretz.com French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy has also withdrawn from the event upon learning that France's far-right National Rally party leader, Jordan Bardella, would be attending ‚ñ Volker Beck, president of the Germany-Israel Friendship Society (DIG), also announced he was cancelling his attendance…
(2025-03-14). US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from war-torn Gaza. scmp.com US and Israel explore resettling more than 2 million Palestinians in Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland.
(2025-03-14). Marshall Islands: How the Rongelap evacuation changed the course of history. asiapacificreport.nz SPECIAL REPORT: By Giff Johnson, editor of the Marshall Islands Journal and RNZ Pacific correspondent in Majuro The late Member of Parliament Jeton Anjain and the people of the nuclear test-affected Rongelap Atoll changed the course of the history of the Marshall Islands by using Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior ship to evacuate their radioactive home islands…
(2025-03-14). Nuclear power's stagnation and decline. onlineopinion.com.au The current push in Australia to deploy nuclear power reactors once again contrasts an excessive optimism by nuclear proponents against the continuing stagnant situation of nuclear power worldwide.
(2025-03-14). Chinese, Iranian, Russian diplomats meet for nuclear talks: state media. geo.tv 
The national flags of China and Iran fly in Tiananmen Square during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Beijing, China, February 14, 2023. — Reuters Talks would aim to "strengthen communication and coordination", says Beijing.Chinese vice FM, Russian deputy FM,…
(2025-03-14). China urges end to 'illegal' sanctions as it hosts Iran nuclear talks. geo.tv 
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazeem Gharibabadi before a meeting regarding the Iranian nuclear issue at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on March 14, 2025. — AFP
(2025-03-14). France's Next Quarterly Nuclear Drills Might Become Prestige-Building Exercises with Poland. globalresearch.ca Everyone in Europe is wondering what form French President Macron's
(2025-03-14). What are Humans Railing Against? dissidentvoice.org 
(2025-03-14). Militarising Europe: The EU Defence Spending Bug. dissidentvoice.org We live in dangerous times, and politicians are happy to be cheerleaders of that supposed fact. They do not care to reassure; they merely care to strike fear into hearts and feed the sort of pernicious despondency that encourages conflict. Hope is not a political currency worth trading. These days, fear is the bankable asset, …
(2025-03-14). Neoliberal Micro-Psychology vs Communist Macro-Psychology. dissidentvoice.org 
Author Bruce Lerro, Co-Founder and Co-Organizer for Socialist Planning Beyond Capitalism Summary of Part I In Part I of this article I contrasted sixteen ways in which communist macro-psychology differs from liberal micro-psychology as it is practiced in the United States. I described communist psychology in action in the field of eating habits and the …
(2025-03-14). Amazon Rainforest Cleared for Climate Conference. dissidentvoice.org This year's annual UN climate conference COP30 with 50,000 expected attendees held in Belém, Brazil is one-upping the past two COPs (UN Conference of the Parties) that were held by, and dictated by, Middle Eastern fossil fuel countries, eye-openers that many eco-minded people, still to this day, cannot stomach. Now, Brazil is set to upstage …
(2025-03-14). Columbia University expels student protesters, fires union president amid ICE raids. mondoweiss.net 
Columbia University issued suspensions, expulsions, and temporary degree revocations to students connected to the April 2024 occupation of Hamilton Hall, as ICE agents reportedly arrested a second Palestinian Columbia student on Friday.
(2025-03-14). Suspended For Pro-Palestine Speech. popularresistance.org My name is Helyeh Doutaghi. I am a scholar of international law and geopolitical economy. My research engages with Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL), postcolonial critiques of law, and the global political economy of sanctions. I have specifically examined the mechanisms and consequences of economic warfare on Iran, as well as the forms of knowledge produced in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) to obscure and shield U.S. military operations from accountability. On October 1, 2023, I was appointed Deputy Director of the Law and Political Economy (LPE) Project and joined the team.
(2025-03-14). Army Corps Workers Defend Parental Leave With Direct Action. popularresistance.org The doctor recommended at least 18 weeks to recover from childbirth. But Jane (whose name was changed for this article) was entitled to only 12 paid weeks under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act. So she put in a request with her employer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for advance sick leave to cover the other six weeks. | But her request was denied; the Army Corps said her work was too important for her to be gone that long. Jane asked to discuss a solution. Management suggested filing a grievance and declined to discuss it any further, despite its contractual "open-door policy."
(2025-03-14). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine: A salute to Martyrs' Day. workers.org 
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine's statement "Keep going on the path toward the rising sun" was reprinted by Resistance News Network on March 9, 2025. Combined protest for Martyrs' Day and International Working Women's Day. Philadelphia, March 9, 2024. WW PHOTO: Joe Piette On the Popular Front . . . |
(2025-03-14). Cleveland: Yet another death in Cuyahoga County Jail. workers.org 
The following statement was issued March 5, 2025, by the Cleveland-based Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition. It is with deep frustration and sadness that we are informing you that yet another community member has died in our County Jail. At around 4: 00 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, Jennifer Wade, 41, was . . . |
(2025-03-14). Airport security: Musk's chainsaw clashes with union steel. workers.org 
The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Transportation Security Administration, announced March 7 that TSA employees no longer had the right to collective bargaining. That move could allow the government to fire the TSA's 50,000 workers and to privatize the security screenings now done by them. Their union says . . . |
(2025-03-14). Workers unite to say, 'We are its owners, India is ours.'. workers.org 
The 11th National Conference of the All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU), held February 24-26, brought workers from a range of sectors together. They included sanitation workers, construction workers, domestic workers, miners, street vendors, scheme workers, gig workers and others from throughout India. The conference, which drew thousands . . . |
(2025-03-14). Richard Glossip granted new trial. workers.org 
Richard Glossip. Richard Glossip, on death row in Oklahoma since 1997 for his alleged role in the murder of a motel owner, should get a new trial according to a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on Feb. 25. Led by Justice Sonia Sotomayer, the court's majority . . . |
(2025-03-14). Cleveland International Working Women's Day. workers.org 
Hundreds of Clevelanders came out on March 8 — International Working Women's Day — for a rally and march called by Women's March Cleveland. Dozens of homemade signs reflected mass anger at President Donald Trump's attacks on women, migrants, the LGBTQIA2S+ community and the whole working class. Chants included "Black . . . |
(2025-03-14). The Example That Trump Made Out of Colombia Will Reverberate Across the World. globalresearch.ca Trump is preparing for negotiations with Putin over Ukraine as well as with Xi over trade and likely also Taiwan, so he'd appear weak in their eyes if he let a middling leader like Petro publicly defy and even insult …
(2025-03-14). Venezuela & ALBA News 3.14.2025, #550: US Tightens Blockade on Cuba and Venezuela; War Provocation in Essequibo; International Women's Day Celebrations. afgj.org 
Venezuela Peoples Forum pamphlet: Why Venezuela The collection is an invaluable resource for an introduction to revolutionary Venezuela. It covers the ideological foundations and development of the Bolivarian Revolution and the historic roots of the internal and external opposition. While learning about the ongoing historic process, readers can also understand the difficulties and contradictions involved…
(2025-03-14). Germany May Refuse to Buy US F-35 Fighter Jets Over 'Kill Switch' Technology. globalresearch.ca Germany could break a deal to buy 35 F-35A fighter jets if the United States decides to incorporate a remote "kill switch" into the aircraft, German newspaper BILD reported. Although experts have rejected this possibility, this issue demonstrates growing mistrust …
(2025-03-14). Vladimir Putin's 'Yes, but…' response to Trump's cease-fire: how it looks the morning after. gilbertdoctorow.com As I have said on a number of occasions, I am grateful to the unscheduled periodic requests I receive from several Indian global broadcasters and from Iran's Press TV for keeping me on my toes, pushing me to follow more closely than I otherwise would what mainstream is saying about breaking news and preparing in …
(2025-03-14). Call for fresh Blue Pacific rules-based order: 'Our home, our rules'. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Sione Tekiteki and Joel Nilon Ongoing wars and conflict around the world expose how international law and norms can be co-opted. With the US pulling out again from the Paris Climate Agreement, and other international commitments, this volatility is magnified. And with the intensifying US-China rivalry in the Pacific posing the real risk…
(2025-03-14). China Is Better at Capitalism Than the US and Trump's Tariffs Can't Reverse That. scheerpost.com By Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Vijay Prashad joins host Robert Scheer on this episode of the Scheer Intelligence podcast to discuss the emergence of a multipolar world and how the Trump administration, although domestically threatening, appears to be shifting from the traditional adversary world force seen in previous administrations. The two …
(2025-03-14). USA Is #1 Arms Dealer, Exporting 43% of World's Weapons: 7 Times More Than China, 5x Russia. scheerpost.com
(2025-03-14). What Trump really wants is to be rid of a 'loser war' in Ukraine. scmp.com Trump wants to revive US manufacturing, boost defence and see off the China threat. The last thing he wants is to inherit a 'loser war'.
(2025-03-14). Trump Gives the World the Middle Finger. covertactionmagazine.com On a motorized float designed and built several weeks into the Trump administration for the Rose Monday celebration before Lent in Cologne (Kà∂ln), Germany, the likeness of President Donald Trump vividly illustrates what is becoming more of his view toward the world and toward citizens of the United States. Trump Giving the Middle Finger to the …
(2025-03-14). David Perry on MAGA & Disability, Kehsi Iman Wilson (2023) on ADA. fair.org
(2025-03-14). Trump trashes 2002 Arab Peace Initiative & UNSCR 2334 (2016). onlineopinion.com.au The Emergency Arab Summit for Palestine hosted by Egypt on March 4 has ignored President Trump's decisive stance on Gaza's future – declared on February 4.
(2025-03-14). Trump's Restructuring of the U.S. Empire — Tariffs, Eliminating USAID, Ending Ukraine War and more. Jack Rasmus. globalresearch.ca The policies animating sectors of the world, from the Democratic benches in Washington, to the Mainstream corporate media, to EU leaders throughout Europe, are shaking up the globe. They could lead to the end of NATO as we have known …
(2025-03-14). Russia-Zimbabwe Relations: An Analytical Review. globalresearch.ca Russia and Zimbabwe have been interacting over the past years. The latest historic meeting held on 6th March 2025, full of diplomatic symbolism, between Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, and Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira…
(2025-03-14). Video: Is The Ukraine War Unconstitutional? Interview with Sergey Lavrov. globalresearch.ca On Wednesday, March 12, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov spoke in Moscow with US commentators Mario Nawfal, Larry Johnson, and Judge Andrew Napolitano. | See video and full transcript below. | Lavrov made it crystal clear that his government views the conflict …
(2025-03-14). The British Empire Is Alive. It Aims to Destroy the US. globalresearch.ca What is happening today between Europe and the US under the Donald J. Trump administration is becoming crystal clear. | First of all, "Europe" is under the control of Great Britain, as last weekend's meeting called by British Prime Minister …
(2025-03-14). US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Shocking Message to NATO Allies Reveals Major U.S. Policy Shift. globalresearch.ca [First published on February 17, 2025] | US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, told NATO allies on 13 February 2025 in Brussels, the War [Ukraine] must stop; No more bloodshed, No NATO for Ukraine; No back to pre-2014 border; and "We …
(2025-03-14). NATO Seems It's Unraveling After the Trump-Zelensky Spat. globalresearch.ca February 28, 2025 will certainly go down in history as an unprecedented masterclass on how
(2025-03-14). Balkans in Turmoil, in Belgrade a St. Bartholomew's Night Is in the Works. globalresearch.ca Churchill observed once in his inimitable condescending style that Balkan peoples have more history than they know what to do with. Judging by the current events, Churchill was perhaps more right than even he could have suspected. | Where to begin?…
(2025-03-14). Selected Articles: Do Vaccines Cause Autism? globalresearch.ca 
By Ask any federal health official—whether from the FDA, CDC, NIH, or National Cancer Institute—if vaccines contribute to neurological damage or autism, and their response will …
(2025-03-14). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-03-14). Restructuring of Empire IV: New Trump Approach to Greenland, Panama, Canada, Ukraine and Beyond. globalresearch.ca "It's a restructuring of the Empire a la 1980s economic restructuring, a la World War II 1944, Bretton Woods, a la 1917-18. The Empire goes through these periodic restructurings. It changes the mix of its economic policies. It forges …
(2025-03-14). President Trump's State of the Union Address — What Was Said and Not Said. globalresearch.ca On 4 March 2025, President Trump presented his first State of the Union address. Since it is his first one in his second term, they call it his address to the Joint Session of Congress. It sounded like the MAGA …
(2025-03-14). NATO Chief: Membership for Ukraine Is Off the Table. news.antiwar.com In an interview that aired on Friday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that NATO membership for Ukraine was removed from the table. The announcement comes as President Donald Trump is engaging with Kiev and Moscow in an effort to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. According to Interfax-Ukraine, Rutte was asked by …
(2025-03-14). US pressures NATO on Greenland as Trump renews annexation bid. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 13, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The United States is urging NATO to consider its security interests in Greenland as President Donald Trump revives…
(2025-03-14). The art of compromise: the USA and the SCO. strategic-culture.su What if the USA left NATO and joined the SCO? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A long history not exactly made of love | In th…
(2025-03-14). Here Is Verbatim (Russian only). smoothiex12.blogspot.com Surrender or die. This is the response to Trump. I wonder how many US and other NATO instructors there are in cauldron that Trump asked to "spare" those lives. All of them locked in the cauldron are defined by Russia as terrorists. Trump still thinks that he is so charming.
(2025-03-14). This Is Dmitriy Donskoi! smoothiex12.blogspot.com The first hull of project 941 RPKSN (SSBN) Akula-class, no, not Typhoon-class as NATO calls them. Typhoon is a SLBM complex carried by these monsters. These are marvels of technology and engineering even today. Now it is official ⚪ …
(2025-03-14). Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13. thearabdailynews.com Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13 By Ray Hanania More than a dozen candidates running for various local offices in the Chicagoland suburbs attended an Iftar dinner Thursday, March 13, 2025 hosted by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce and the Palestine Club at the Jerusalem Banquet Hall in… |
(2025-03-14). The ball is in Russia's court? Russia is winning a war, not playing tennis. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-14). Trump calls discussions with Putin 'productive', urges him to spare Ukrainian troops. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump, during his first term as US president, meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 16, 2018. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Friday there is a "very good chance" the war between Russia and Ukraine can end after Washington had…
(2025-03-14). Russian Forces Respond … smoothiex12.blogspot.com to Witkoff))) It reads ⚪ I am flying to improve the background for negotiations (c) This is
(2025-03-14). What Many Do Not Notice … smoothiex12.blogspot.com is that Trump and his "strategists" behind the scene set him up with what is happening for the last 48 hours ⚪ humiliation by Russia. It is especially humiliating because it is being done in a polite, stately manner. The only plan Washington has is to preserve remnants of VSU and 404 from complete annihilation. This was Trump's choice ⚪ it is his war now, including his embarrassing tweets on his social network.
(2025-03-14). L'Europa affronta un "cambiamento di atmosfera" MAGA mentre Trump si muove verso il suo obiettivo primordiale: il riassetto globale. strategic-culture.su Se l'Europa pretende di sostituire gli Stati Uniti, sarà estremamente costoso, molto costoso dal punto di vista politico, e fallirà . | Segue nostro Il presidente Trump vuole che la questione ucraina sia risolta, punto. Questo gli permetterà di andare avanti rapidamente, normalizzare i rapporti con la Russia e iniziare il progetto "grande quadro" di definizione di un nuovo ordine mondiale, che metterà fine alle guerre e faciliterà i lega…
(2025-03-14). Some Explanations … smoothiex12.blogspot.com great stuff!Witkoff was "explained" (for three hours of waiting) that he is nobody in Moscow.
(2025-03-14). Trump's Trade War and Canadian Workers. socialistproject.ca 
The 25% tariffs imposed on exports from Canada and Mexico by the US administration of Donald Trump
(2025-03-14). Memorial to German Communist heroes Luxemburg, Liebknecht, and Thà§lmann desecrated. peoplesworld.org 
BERLIN—The headstones of Rosa Luxemburg, Karl Liebknecht, Ernst Thà§lmann, and other revolutionary martyrs have been vandalized in a shocking desecration at the Friedrichsfelde Cemetery in Berlin. The metal plaques carrying the names and dates of birth and death of the leading Communists buried around the Memorial to the Socialists have been taken in an attack …
(2025-03-14). Trump Takes Effort to End Birthright Citizenship to Supreme Court. truthout.org The White House has filed a request to the U.S. Supreme Court for justices to block several stays issued by federal court judges relating to President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to redefine the birthright citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Three cases in total have blocked Trump's order, which aims to end the practice of automatically granting… |
(2025-03-14). MEPs outraged as Commission bypasses Parliament in rearmament scheme. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-14). O épico militar russo em Kursk. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-14). We can, and should, negotiate with Putin. strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-14). What if Putin was a dictator? strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-14). Black Americans Make Up 20% Of The Federal Work Force: 5 Things To Know How Massive Federal Job Cuts Will Impact Black America. moguldom.com What Black person hasn't heard encouragement from family member to look for a good federal job? It had been a career route that offered good benefits and stability. For years, federal employment served as a lifeline for Black Americans, offering stable jobs and benefits that helped build the Black middle class. However, recent cuts to …
(2025-03-14). The $10 Trillion Man Dollar Man Larry Fink: The CEO's Are Telling Me The Economy Is Weakening, Policy Changes Are Hurting. moguldom.com As the economy faces new pressures, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with a whopping $10 trillion in assets under management, has voiced concerns about the ongoing economic slowdown. In an exclusive interview with CNN's Kayla Tausche, Fink explained that CEOs across industries are reporting signs of a weakening economy, citing …
(2025-03-14). "Apostate Prophet" Becomes Christian: A Brief Look at Christian Antisemitism. muslimskeptic.com Ridvan Aydemir, who likes to call himself "Apostate Prophet," is an internet personality who, like many others, decided to base his entire career on militant atheism. However, Ridvan also capitalized greatly on his supposed "ex-Muslim" identity in order to give himself some added degree of clout. Indeed, it is well-acknowledged across the many different demographics …
(2025-03-14). Why I am representing the Legalise Cannabis Party. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-14). Roundtable thrashes out job creation measures. sanews.gov.za Roundtable thrashes out job creation measures | Strengthening collaboration between government and private sector is crucial for driving economic growth and creating sustainable employment, said the Department of Employment and Labour. | This as the department in collaboration with the North West Provincial Government, organised labour, business, and social partners, convened a round table to address key labour challenges and strategies for economic growth. | Thursday's session focused on identifying obstacles hindering economic expansion and job creation, with stakeholders highlighting government red tape as a m…
(2025-03-14). Dissent: Now More Than Ever! dissentmagazine.org 
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(2025-03-14). Police rescue kidnapped Pakistani businessman. sanews.gov.za Police rescue kidnapped Pakistani businessman | Police rescued a 55-year-old Pakistani businessman and arrested four kidnappers in different locations in Gauteng on Thursday, following an intelligence-led operation. | "According to a preliminary report, the victim was kidnapped in Graaff-Reinet, in the Eastern Cape, earlier last month, by an unknown group of individuals who introduced themselves to the victim as immigration officials," the South African Police Service 9SAPS) said in a statement. | "The victim allegedly accompanied these individuals to the nearest police station, but never returned home," the poli…
(2025-03-14). Two arrested for murder, attempted murder and possession of drugs. sanews.gov.za Two arrested for murder, attempted murder and possession of drugs | The police's Anti-Gang Unit have arrested two people in two separate incidents of murder, attempted murder and possession of drugs in Nigel and Naturena in Gauteng. | In the early hours of Wednesday, members of the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) acted on intelligence regarding a wanted suspect linked to a murder and attempted murder case in Nigel. | Upon arriving at an identified place in Nigel, a 25-year-old man was found and identified as the wanted suspect. | In a separate incident on the evening of Tuesday, members received information regarding anothe…
(2025-03-14). News for Elon Musk and the DOGE Gang: Government Can be More Efficient than the Private Sector. cepr.net
(2025-03-14). The Center for Economic and Policy Research Mourns the Passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ). cepr.net
(2025-03-14). The Social Security Administration Predicted Joe Biden's "Great Replacement" 20 Years Ago. cepr.net
(2025-03-14). Trump's fertilizer tariffs could disrupt US crop production, from tomatoes to corn. grist.org 
(2025-03-14). New fleet to aid Nelson Mandela Bay waste collection efforts. sanews.gov.za New fleet to aid Nelson Mandela Bay waste collection efforts | In a move to enhance waste management services, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has unveiled seven advanced waste collection trucks, which is an investment in the city's public health infrastructure and an improvement in service delivery efficiency. | Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Health, Thsonono Buyeye, commended the arrival of the new fleet, describing it as a crucial financial boost that will ease the financial pressures faced by the municipality's waste management department. | The municipality is located in the Eastern Cap…
(2025-03-14). SA's narrative therapist nominated for Women Changing the World Awards. sanews.gov.za SA's narrative therapist nominated for Women Changing the World Awards | South Africa's world-renowned Narrative Therapist and Psychosocial Specialist, Ncazelo Mlilo, has been nominated in the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards. | The awards, according to a statement by psychosocial organisation, Phola, are like the Grammy Awards for recognising women across the world who are doing incredible work, making a positive difference in various industries and areas, including business, sustainability, leadership, health, education, product development, innovation, and technology. | Mlilo, who is based in Johann…
(2025-03-14). North West takes steps to tackle unemployment. sanews.gov.za North West takes steps to tackle unemployment | Over 24 000 job opportunities are expected to help tackle the unemployment challenge in the North West province. | This was revealed during a roundtable discussion involving North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala, as well as representatives from organised labour, business, and civil society. | The initiative, which involves collaborative work between the North West Provincial Government and the Department of Employment and Labour, will be implemented through a Labour Activation Plan (LAP).
(2025-03-14). Dazed and Confused: How the World Must Respond to Trump's Assault on the Global Trading System. bylinetimes.com Back in the day, 'Dazed and Confused' was just the title of a rather good Led Zeppelin song. Today it is the reaction of the international community to Donald Trump's daily onslaught on the global trading system. Yes, the one the US itself created from the rubble of World War 2, and which has been the motor of both US prosperity and global poverty reduction ever since. |
| Reelin' In the Years: | Countries and companies from Ontario to Osaka wake up in disbelief each morni…
(2025-03-14). Let's not talk about Trump. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-14). MAGA Teslas? Elon Musk is upending the politics of EVs. grist.org 
(2025-03-14). AP: US officials want to send Palestinians to Sudan, Somalia. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Associated Press is
(2025-03-14). CARTOONS: Dutton's dodging cyclones. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-14). Release: Pressure grows on Carney to cancel F-35 contract. justpeaceadvocates.ca Portugal's decision to abandon its F-35 purchase adds to mounting pressure on new Prime Minister Mark Carney to cancel Canada's fighter jet deal with Lockheed Martin. "Amidst Donald Trump's economic siege and annexationist threats, it is outrageous Canada is paying a US military giant tens of billion dollars for 88 fighter jets", declared Tamara Lorincz, a fellow of the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute.
(2025-03-14). Dutton's 5-step disaster plan: Take to the caravans! independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-14). Gavin Ellis: Canadian billionaire must explain his designs on NZME — now. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Gavin Ellis New Zealand-based Canadian billionaire James Grenon owes the people of this country an immediate explanation of his intentions regarding media conglomerate NZME. This cannot wait until a shareholders' meeting at the end of April. Is his investment in the owner of The New Zealand Herald and NewstalkZB nothing more than a…
(2025-03-14). Trump's Attack on the Department of Education, Explained. aclu.org This week, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released a
(2025-03-14). We Can't Assume That Trump Will Author His Own Undoing. progressivehub.net DANIEL LUBAN | DISSENT…
(2025-03-14). Transcript of 'Judging Freedom' 13 March edition. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader Napolitano: 0: 31Hi, everyone. Judge Andrew Napolitano here for "Judging Freedom". Today is Thursday, March 13th, 2025. Professor Gilbert Doctorow will be here with us in just a moment. [commercial message] 1: 54Professor Doctorow, good day to you, my friend, and welcome here. I want to speak to you at some length …
(2025-03-14). What Makes a Slot Game a Hit? These 5 Have the Secret Sauce. moguldom.com Ever wonder why some slot games take off while others vanish into the void? It's not just luck (ironically). Certain slots have this magical mix of excitement, design, and big-win potential that keeps players coming back. But what exactly makes them stand out? To figure that out, let's look at five massively successful slots — …
(2025-03-14). Mastering Tongits Go: The Ultimate Strategy Guide to Winning. moguldom.com 
Introduction to Tongits Go Tongits Go is a highly engaging and strategic card game that has gained immense popularity among Filipino players. This digital adaptation of the classic Tongits card game allows users to compete against AI opponents, friends, or players from around the globe. With intuitive gameplay, strategic depth, and competitive modes, Tongits Go …
(2025-03-14). Get the Best Deals on Second Hand Cars in Dubai with OneClickDrive — UAE's Top Marketplace for Used Car Sales & Rental. moguldom.com OneClickDrive- the UAE's largest online car rental marketplace has officially commenced selling second hand cars in Dubai. The pre-owned car market has burgeoned tremendously in the past few years in different parts of the world. By diversifying a vast array of cheap second hand cars Dubai from numerous sellers, OneClickDrive has availed options to customers …
(2025-03-14). Talk World Radio: Mimi Healy on the Militarization of Movies. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about how popular culture fuels war. Our guest Mimi Healy is an Associate with the Costs of War project. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-03-14). World BEYOND War Presented the Prime Minister of Cameroon with a Proposal for Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Guy Feugap, African Organizer, World BEYOND War, March 14, 2025 | On February 25, 2025, the Cameroon chapter of World BEYOND War wrote to the Prime Minister, Head of the Government of Cameroon, regarding the recent regional peace conference "Imagine Africa Beyond War," which was held virtually on November 15 and 16, 2024. | For the information of the Head of Government, it was noted that the regional peace conference in Africa op…
(2025-03-14). World BEYOND War's Education Director Contributes to the Development of a Council of Europe Recommendation on Peace Education. worldbeyondwar.org 
World BEYOND War's Education Director, Dr. Phill Gittins, has been commissioned by the Council of Europe to support the preparation of a Committee of Ministers Recommendation to member states on Peace Education. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-03-14). US judge orders reinstatement of thousands of sacked workers. geo.tv 
San Francisco residents photograph a group of protesters during a demonstration as part of a nationwide series of protests against the mass firings of employees in a campaign by President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk to radically cut back the US bureaucracy, at Fort Mason Park in…
(2025-03-14). Many US bird species seen as reaching population 'tipping point'. geo.tv 
(2025-03-14). Fire aboard US airliner after diverted to Denver, 12 injured. geo.tv 
Passengers standing on the wing of an American Airlines plane as they are evacuated after it caught fire while at a gate at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, March 13, 2025. — AFPAll 178 people on board were able to evacuate.12 people taken to hospitals with…
(2025-03-14). Dubai offers scholarships for ideas to solve traffic issues. geo.tv 
Rising heavy traffic creates congestion at Maktoum bridge in Dubai. — Reuters/File
(2025-03-14). Mark Carney takes helm as Canada's PM amid US tensions under Trump 2.0. geo.tv 
Canada's Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney and Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford prepare for Mr. Carney's swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on March 14, 2025 in Ottawa.— AFPMark Carney was sworn in as Canada's prime minister on Friday, taking charge…
(2025-03-14). Rohingya refugee children denied right to education. greenleft.org.au 
Among the myriad challenges facing Rohingya refugees is the denial of education — a profound injustice with far-reaching consequences, writes Noor Sadeque.
(2025-03-14). On Cam: JD Vance & Wife Face 'Death' Chants, Loud Boos At National Symphony Orchestra Show | Trump. hindustantimes.com
(2025-03-14). Senate Democrats face reckoning over GOP spending bill that hands Trump and Musk unchecked power. nationofchange.org Progressives warn that the Republican spending bill would give Trump and Musk sweeping control over federal funds, gut social programs, and set a dangerous precedent—while Senate Democrats waver on whether to fight or fold.
(2025-03-14). ProPublica's embrace of large language models echoes what I've been saying all along. nationofchange.org This distinction between "AI" as a vague, catch-all term and the specific type of advanced pattern-finding model actually at play here matters immensely.
(2025-03-14). Musk-linked operatives gain access to Social Security Administration, raising fears of data breaches and privatization. nationofchange.org
(2025-03-14). Creating safe spaces with Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole. newschoolfreepress.com Amidst celebrations of Black History Month and the shared birth week of writers Audre Lorde and Toni Morrison, an intimate conversation on creating safe spaces for women of color with Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole was held on Feb. 21. The event was part of Provost Renée T. White's, or as Cole liked to call her …
(2025-03-14). Schumer's greenlight of Trump budget casts shadow on worker court victory. peoplesworld.org 
SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON—There was a major victory for workers in court yesterday as U.S. District Court Judge William Aslup in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration must immediately rehire 24,000 technically "probationary" government employees fired overnight on Feb. 13. A serious damper on the celebration of that victory was placed yesterday by Democratic …
(2025-03-14). Starmer just abolished the NHS, not just the 'NHS England' quango. skwawkbox.org 
Move represents final step toward replacement of NATIONAL Health Service with 42 'Integrated Care Boards' incentivised to close hospitals and ration treatment The Starmer government's announcement that it is abolishing its 'quango' NHS England, unsurprisingly given the ties of Starmer and Health Secretary Wes Streeting to private health cash, is a scam. Presented as an …
(2025-03-14). Realising the Vision of a Positive Future. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has entered into a partnership with Toyota Konpon Research Institute (TOYOTA KONPON) to explore research aimed at shaping a better future.
(2025-03-14). Big Tech's Forever War (TRANSCRIPT). levernews.com üí°Following is an unedited, automated transcript of the podcast episode that you can listen to Arjun from the levers. Reader supported newsroom, this is lever time. I'm Arjun Singh. Last year, tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk made big and bold bets on Donald Trump's presidency. In January, billionaires and millionaires representing America's biggest tech firms flew to DC to celebrate Trump's inauguration, and it's clear that they wanted something in retu…
(2025-03-14). Big Tech's Forever War. levernews.com 
(2025-03-14). Elon Musk and the worrying political reach of the super-rich. scmp.com This unprecedented empowerment of the US 'political donor class' risks jeopardising the proper functioning of democracy.
(2025-03-14). Trump urges Putin to spare Ukrainian troops in Kursk. scmp.com Putin had used Thursday's meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff to convey 'signals' to Trump.
(2025-03-14). Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian prime minister, now faces Trump. scmp.com The new PM says he can work with the US president, but that Trump's talk of annexing Canada is 'crazy'.
(2025-03-14). Workers join rapid response network to fight 'billionaire coup'. peoplesworld.org 
An estimated 65,000 people tuned in to an evening webinar on March 13 where multiple unions and their allies raised awareness on how working-class people can help protect public services and civil servants in their communities fight back against the chainsaw cutting of jobs and programs by Republican President Donald Trump and his handler, multibillionaire …
(2025-03-14). Social Democratic Vienna vs. ever more rapidly liberalizing Paris. peoplesworld.org 
With European sovereignty under attack from Donald Trump and his national security plunderers, er, advisors—will Denmark eventually capitulate to the orange monster's protection racket threat to take over Greenland? It is still refreshing to note that there are at least oases of the old continent's Social Democracy which stand against the ever more powerful encroachment …
(2025-03-14). People's World Fund Drive 2025. peoplesworld.org 
The people of the United States are facing an assault from President Trump, Elon Musk, and the Republican Party trifecta that controls the three branches of government. The threats we face are unprecedented. MAGA is weaponizing the state by attacking the press and many other institutions. Major newspapers and news outlets on television, radio, and …
(2025-03-14). Third Way corporate centrists' advice to Democrats: Become Republicans. peoplesworld.org 
Earlier this month, Politico reported that in February a group of Democratic "consultants, campaign staffers, elected officials, and party leaders" had convened in Virginia to chart a course forward for the party. The so-called "Comeback Retreat" was organized by the corporate centrist think tank Third Way and resulted in a summary document highlighting some of the top takeaways from …
(2025-03-14). Negociando una paz duradera en Ucrania. strategic-culture.su