(2026-03-05). How Trump's Iran Attack Rattles Africa. globalresearch.ca United States military actions on Islamic Republic of Iran and in the Middle East has implications for Africa. While it, practically, underscored the basic reality—especially where true power lies in the world, Africa has to, simultaneously, show relative restraint in …
(2026-03-05). 16th wave of Iran's 'True Promise 4' sees massive strikes across Israel, US bases & Arab targets. hindustantimes.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a major escalation under "Operation True Promise 4," declaring its 16th wave of retaliation against U.S. and Israeli targets across the Middle East. According to IRGC statements carried by Iranian state media, missile and drone barrages struck what Tehran describes as Israeli "war headquarters," including the General Staff HQ, the Defense Ministry, and other military hubs near Tel Aviv, as well as U.S. bases in Erbil in northern Iraq and at Ali Al-Salem and Arifjan in Kuwait. Tehran claims around 680 enemy personnel were killed or injured over four days of…
(2026-03-05). Comicomment | Hegemonic interference, global turmoil. ecns.cn History has shown time and again that the use of force cannot bring lasting security; it only breeds further conflict and resentment. The logic of power politics will never guarantee true safety. In the end, hegemonic behavior driven by militarism is bound to backfire on those who pursue it.
(2026-03-05). Reduce Inequality to Address Affordability. counterpunch.org 
In the United States today, the cliché is true: The richer are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The saying has to be revised somewhat since it is the entire bottom 80 percent of households who are getting relatively poorer, not just households in poverty. Figure 1 Figure 1 shows that the bottom
(2026-03-05). Iran War Disrupts Planned Russia—Ukraine Peace Talks. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine and the United States have discussed postponing the next round of peace negotiations with Russia as the escalating war involving Iran begins to reshape diplomatic priorities, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday. The talks intended to bring together Ukrainian, Russian and American representatives had been expected to take place in Abu Dhabi between March …
(2026-03-05). Did Trump's envoy exaggerate Iran's 60% uranium stockpile to push attack? | Revealed | Tehran, USA. hindustantimes.com Fresh controversy has emerged over U.S.-Iran nuclear diplomacy, with regional diplomatic sources alleging that President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, misrepresented Tehran's negotiating position prior to the escalation of military strikes. Reports claim Witkoff portrayed Iran's uranium enrichment activities as provocative and exaggerated threats during public remarks, while diplomats cited in media accounts dispute that characterization and say Tehran had signaled conditional openness to broader negotiations tied to sanctions relief. The dispute comes after renewed U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian targets,…
(2026-03-05). Battered by US-Israeli strikes, Iran claims control of Hormuz strait. dawn.com 
⚪ A MAP detailing US strikes on Iran, which was shown at Pete Hegseth's Pentagon briefing.—X / IdreesAli114 | • Ex-Khamenei aide says Tehran has no intention of negotiating | • Israel plans another 'one, two weeks' of attacks | • Death toll in Iran crosses 1,000; Tehran hits back at targets in Gulf; Qatar, Türkiye condemn strikes | • US expands bombing further into country; claims killing leader of Trump assassination plot | • UN Iran probe body says war violates Charter | • White House eyes '
(2026-03-05). Pakistan's Pivotal Role as a Peacemaker in the Middle East Crisis. thinktank.pk In the wake of the recent US-Israel offensive against Iran and the subsequent Iranian counterstrikes, the Middle East finds itself at a precarious juncture. The escalation has not only destabilized the region but also raised urgent questions about the role of regional actors in de-escalating tensions and promoting peace. Amidst these developments, Pakistan has emerged …
(2026-03-05). Stop U.S. bombing of Iran, work for peace in region. anabaptistworld.org As a ministry of Anabaptist churches deeply rooted in Christ's call to peace and as an organization with more than 75 years of experience working with partners in the Middle East, Mennonite Central Committee laments the U.S. military aggression against the country of Iran.
(2026-03-05). Spanish government stands up to US threats, says it will work for peace and international law. peoplesdispatch.org The Spanish government responded to recent threats by US President Donald Trump, vowing it will not be intimidated into backing war on Iran.
(2026-03-05). The Voice of a Six-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Pierces the Soul. dissidentvoice.org On 29 January 2024, six-year-old Hind Rajab is trapped in a car in Northern Gaza with 355 bullets in it, and the bodies of her aunt, uncle and four cousins. The haunting recordings of the child's voice pleading to be rescued are the subject of a film made by Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania. The …
(2026-03-05). "Why Are We Going to War?" : Former U.S. Middle East Officials Say Trump Has "No Clear Plan" on Iran. democracynow.org 
As the U.S. and Israel continue their bombardment of Iran and the conflict spreads throughout the region, we speak with two former U.S. government officials with experience in Middle East policy. Hala Rharrit is a career diplomat who resigned from the State Department in 2024 to protest the Biden administration's Gaza policy, and Jasmine El-Gamal served as a Middle East adviser at the Pentagon during the Obama administration. | "This is exactly what American diplomats have been trying to avoid for two decades. And before my resignation, it is exactly what I was warning against," says Rharrit, no…
(2026-03-05). Court rules evidence insufficient to charge Gaza smuggling suspects with security offenses. haaretz.com The Be'er Sheva District Court ordered 10 of 15 suspects be released from detention. The judge criticized the prosecution and said it was clear that the accused only sought to make money from the smuggling and that Hamas had no role in it…
(2026-03-05). Gaza flotilla activists confronted by Tunisian police. aljazeera.com Global Sumud Flotilla activists say they were beaten by Tunisian police after being blocked from Sidi Bou Said port.
wsws.org (2026-03-05). American imperialism wages war of extermination against Iran As the war enters its fifth day, the US-Israeli assault on Iran has assumed ever more openly the character of a war of annihilation and extermination.
(2026-03-05). Why Do Only Former Government Officials Protest? counterpunch.org 
At the beginning of February 2026, 404 former European Union ministers and ambassadors signed a statement condemning Israel for its actions in Gaza. In, part the statement urged the following: 1."The EU and member states must [aspire] to bring peace in accordance with long-standing UN principles, resolutions, and international law." 2. "The EU and member
(2026-03-05). Canada's Visa Requirements Are Forcing Students in Gaza to Put Dreams on Hold. truthout.org For Khaled and Raneen, daily life in the Gaza Strip is marked by the steady hum of Israeli military drones buzzing over the central city of Deir al-Balah that they now call home. The Palestinian couple from northern Gaza has been displaced more than 10 times since Israel's war on the enclave began in 2023. And despite a United States-brokered ceasefire that was enacted in October… |
apnews.com (2026-03-05). House to vote on Iran war powers resolution in test of Trump's strategyThe House is preparing to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution to halt President Donald Trump's attack on Iran, a sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and abroad.
(2026-03-05). Operation Epstein: Trump's Iran War Marks End of MAGA. globalresearch.ca The joint US-Israel military operation in Iran is destabilizing the Middle East while exposing deep contradictions in Trump's "America First" doctrine amid the Epstein scandal. | Iranian counter-strikes, rising oil risks, and symbolic miscalculations show how this development is backfiring. ; ⚪ To …
(2026-03-05). Epstein Army: Jeffrey Epstein helped place 18-year-old woman in 'elite IDF unit'. strategic-culture.su By Wyatt REED and Max BLUMENTHAL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Emails show sex trafficking billionaire Jeffrey Epstein worked I…
(2026-03-05). Private Eyes on Campus: The New Era of Student Monitoring and Suppression. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer A few weeks ago we had a chance to speak with Hannah Epstein. Sadly, as the American empire descends into its last gasps, we have fallen behind on another vital series of stories taking shape in this modern dystopian America — the assault on academic freedom. We have our podcast here. …
(2026-03-05). Selected Articles: Iran is Not Venezuela: How the Trump Regime and Israel Miscalculated Regime Change in Iran. globalresearch.ca 
By The Trump regime assumed that the operation to kidnap Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro would somehow be a …
(2026-03-05). Cilia Flores: A First Lady in a New York Cell. globalresearch.ca Cilia Flores, the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, read a poem she wrote highlighting the historic role played by Latin American women in the fight against imperialism. ; ⚪ To read this article …
(2026-03-05). Venezuela After January 3: A Nation Standing in the Storm. dissidentvoice.org 
On our recent delegation to Venezuela, one quote echoed again and again — a warning written nearly two centuries ago by Simón Bolívar in 1829: "The United States appears destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty." For many Venezuelans, that line no longer feels like history. It feels like …
(2026-03-05). Trump sobre el próximo líder iraní: "No queremos que pongan a nadie si no lo aprobamos nosotros" cubadebate.cu El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, afirmó que necesita participar personalmente en la selección del próximo líder de Irán, tal como lo estuvo en Venezuela tras el secuestro de Nicolás Maduro. En opinión del inquilino de la Casa Blanca, este continuará con las políticas de su predecesor, las cuales obligarían a Washington a volver a la guerra "en cinco años".
(2026-03-05). The Radical Left's Green Scam Is Running Out of Fuel. wattsupwiththat.com Radical climate organizations' dangerous activism was on display again in February, when a coalition of environmentalist groups sued the federal government over its repeal of an unscientific, politically-motivated 2009 endangerment finding.
(2026-03-05). Jersey Shore beaches face uncertainty as federal funding delays threaten tourism, storm protections. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? For decades, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has overseen beach replenishment projects along the Jersey Shore authorized by Congress, pumping sand onto eroded beaches and reinforcing dunes as part of long-term coastal protection plans. In communities such as Ocean City and Strathmere, local officials say these beach replenishment projects are critical for their tourism-heavy economy and also for storm protection, shielding homes, roads and infrastructur…
(2026-03-05). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-05). Iran's navy in crosshairs as warship sinking by US submarine ups game. scmp.com The Iranian warship IRIS Dena was in the Indian Ocean when a Los Angeles-class US attack submarine fired an MK-48 torpedo, setting off a massive explosion that lifted the ship's stern out of the water before sinking the vessel. | The US Defence Department highlighted the attack — releasing black-and-white video footage that showed the USS Charlotte's strike — to draw attention to a key element of its campaign against Iran: eliminating the country's navy to keep the country from impeding the flow…
(2026-03-05). US-Cuba Stalemate: Sovereignty, Sanctions and Shadow of Intervention. ummid.com For Cuba and the United States, the path forward likely lies not in pressure alone nor in rhetorical escalation, but in negotiated coexistence.
(2026-03-05). President Zardari gives assent to bill for extending NAB chairman's term by 3 years. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent on Thursday to the NAB (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which allows for an extension in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairperson's term by another three years. ; ⚪ The president's approval came hours after the bill was rushed through both Houses of Parliament amid the opposition's outcry and a day before the term of incumbent NAB Chairman Lt General (retired) Nazir Ahmed was set to expire. | Ahmad
(2026-03-05). Natural gas development critical for African transition. sanews.gov.za Natural gas development critical for African transition | Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has made a robust defence for natural gas development, framing it as essential to industrialisation and a "just and realistic energy transition" for the continent. | The Minister was speaking at the 11th edition of the Africa Gas Forum held on the sidelines of the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town. | According to the International Energy Agency, some 600 million Africans lack access to electricity, a reality Mantashe described as both a social and industrial crisis. | "Without reliable energy, there c…
(2026-03-05). CPPCC handled 99.9% of 5,061 registered proposals in 2025. ecns.cn In 2025, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) received 5,992 proposals, registered 5,061 and achieved a handling rate of 99.9%, said Wang Huning, chairman of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, at the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, on Wednesday.
(2026-03-05). Kenyan Communist Leader Booker Omole Remains Imprisoned After Torture. orinocotribune.com Over a day and a half after his abduction and custodial torture, Booker Ngesa Omole, general secretary of Communist Party Marxist-Kenya (CPM-K), was presented in court on February 26, with a crudely bandaged, injured arm. | Denying bail on a technicality, the Mavoko Law Court in Machakos town adjourned, scheduling the next hearing for March 9. In the meantime, Omole has been transferred to Kitengela Remand Prison, notorious for its overcrowded, unsanitary conditions. | Despite a "broken arm," the court has denied him "urgent medical care," CPM-K said in a statement, prote…
(2026-03-05). China waits and watches as the US fights all its tigers at once. scmp.com The bombs falling on Iran have extinguished any remaining doubt. The US-Israeli military campaign has ignited a major regional war. This explosion of violence is the ultimate rebuke to a central promise of US President Donald Trump's second term: that America could disengage from distant quagmires to focus on confronting China. | Over a year into this administration, the strategic picture affirms the conclusion I reached last summer: America's hoped-for single-minded containment of China lies in…
(2026-03-05). SPL 25/26 MW24: Al-Nassr rocks, but Ronaldo further down in Top Scorers List. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saudi FC is leading as the top team in the SPL 2025-26 standings but its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has slipped further down the top goal scorers' list released after Matchweek 24 ended Sunday March 01, 2026.
(2026-03-05). Zelenskiy Hits Out at Hungary's Orban Over Blocked Aid Package. moderndiplomacy.eu President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized Hungarian leader Viktor Orban for blocking a vital 90 billion euro aid package from the European Union, which Ukraine needs to survive amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. This package is crucial as Ukraine focuses its budget on defense while heavily relying on financial aid from international partners. Zelenskiy expressed hope …
(2026-03-05). US, Qatar discuss acquiring Ukrainian drones to down Shaheds. newarab.com 
The US and The early-stage talks are taking place between government officials, not companies, and the technology being dis…
(2026-03-05). Documents Expose Ties Between Trump Officials and Industries They Help Regulate. truthout.org Thousands of companies are jockeying for billions of dollars in Defense Department contracts to build a shield designed to intercept and destroy missiles launched against the United States. But amid the intense competition, a handful of firms have an important inside connection. At least four of the companies awarded contracts so far are owned by Cerberus Capital Management… |
(2026-03-05). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-05). Senate votes to let Trump continue war on Iran. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—On March 4, the Senate ignored its constitutional responsibility by failing to pass a War Powers resolution to constrain President Donald Trump's military hostilities against Iran. The House votes next, but even if the War Powers Act remains sidelined, anti-war forces in the U.S. say they still have leverage they can use in the struggle …
(2026-03-05). Iran's New Tactics Force US To Reconsider Its Capacity For Pain. popularresistance.org When Israel and the US launched their operation against Iran, the core expectation was rapid regime change in Tehran. | While this outcome may still formally remain on the table, recent messaging from Washington suggests a partial recalibration away from that initial assumption. | Developments on the ground have failed to produce the anticipated shock and public fury necessary to trigger internal collapse in Iran. As the war enters its fourth day, it has expanded horizontally. Instead of unravelling, the Islamic Republic's system has adopted a posture of resilience, while inflicting damage on locations connected…
(2026-03-05). The War on Iran: A Legal Grey Area or a Clear Violation of the UN Charter? moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. military, in coordination with Israel, has attacked over 1,000 targets in Iran, resulting in the deaths of many officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Critics argue that these strikes exceed President Trump's authority and violate international law. President Trump has offered different reasons for the attacks. He claimed the strikes were …
(2026-03-05). 'Critical in determining our future': Nepal votes in key post-uprising polls. dawn.com Nepal votes on Thursday for a new parliament in a high-stakes showdown between an entrenched old guard and a powerful youth movement, six months after deadly anti-corruption protests Key figures contesting for power include the Marxist former prime minister seeking a return to office, a rapper-turned-mayor bidding for the youth vote, and the newly elected leader of the powerful Nepali Congress party. | "Nepalis have been waiting for change for so long, from one system to another," said Nilanta Shakya, 60, a retired engineer, who was among t…
(2026-03-05). Azerbaijan vows to respond after Iranian drones injure 4. scmp.com Azerbaijan warned on Thursday that it was preparing unspecified response measures after a pair of Iranian drones flew across its border and injured four people in the Nakhchivan exclave, raising concern about further spillover of the ‚Äåconflict in the Middle East. | "These attacks will not remain unanswered," the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry said in a statement.
(2026-03-05). Comicomment | Hegemonic iron heel: Sovereignty under siege. ecns.cn Under the guise of democracy, freedom, and human rights, the United States disregards civilian lives, places "America First" above international fairness and justice, and tramples the UN Charter, international law, and the sovereignty and dignity of other nations.
(2026-03-05). Crypto billionaire Justin Sun settles US fraud case for US$10 million. scmp.com Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun has reached a US$10 million settlement to resolve a US Securities and Exchange Commission civil ‚Äåfraud case over his trading activity. | Thursday's settlement requires court approval, with the payment made by one of Sun's companies. | It came as US President Donald Trump pushes to make the United States a global hub for the cryptocurrency industry.
(2026-03-05). Sunday 3/8: Signs of Fascism: Silent Street Protest. indybay.org Santa Clara, please RSVP for exact location (and so we can know how many supplies to bring)…
(2026-03-05). Bosch in Germany: IG Metal trade union cracks down on opposition workers. wsws.org Defend the right of "free metalworkers" to organise and participate in works council elections!
(2026-03-05). Process to appoint 50 additional judges to get underway. sanews.gov.za Process to appoint 50 additional judges to get underway | In a major bid to tackle mounting court backlogs, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has reached an agreement with National Treasury to begin the process of appointing an additional 50 new judges to increase judicial capacity. | This according to Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi who answered questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday. | In the State of the Nation Address (SONA) last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa pronounced steps to be taken to speed up the wheels of justice. | Two weeks after SONA, Finance Minister Enoch Godo…
(2026-03-05). Trump Embarks on Ambitious, Controversial Makeover of Washington. moderndiplomacy.eu At the White House, the East Wing was demolished to accommodate what Trump calls the "greatest ballroom ever built," intended to host up to 1,000 guests. Funded by private donations and corporations, the $400 million project has faced public backlash: a Washington Post‚ÄëABC News‚ÄëIpsos poll in October found 56% of Americans opposed the plan. Preservationists …
(2026-03-05). Saturday 3/28: NO KINGS Boulder Creek. indybay.org California 9 & California 236, Boulder Creek…
(2026-03-05). Backgrounder: Nepal Elections 2026. ummid.com Nepal will go to the polls on March 05, 2026 to elect a new government when nearly 19 million people will take part in the ballot for Nepal's House of Representatives.
(2026-03-05). Iran war's impact on China limited, Mideast scholar Pan Guang says. scmp.com Professor Pan Guang has spent decades focused on Jewish studies, the Middle East and its ties with China. Among his many roles, Pan is founding director of a research centre on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. | This interview first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click here.
(2026-03-05). China's 2026 defense budget growth to slow to 7%. ecns.cn China's defense budget growth is expected to drop from 7.2% in the previous years to 7% in 2026, according to a draft report submitted to the national legislature for review Thursday.
(2026-03-05). US sinking of Iranian warship near Sri Lanka sparks regional anxiety, pressure on India. scmp.com The sinking of an Iranian warship by a US submarine off Sri Lanka's coast has raised concerns across South and Southeast Asia that the Middle East conflict may be expanding into the Indian Ocean, while also intensifying political pressure in India for a stronger response. | Analysts said the strike's location near key sea lanes linking Asia with the Gulf had heightened fears the conflict could spill into waters vital to regional trade while also raising doubts in New Delhi over its cautious…
(2026-03-05). AISSEE 2026: Lists of candidates qualifying for admission to classes VI, IX released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday released the result of All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026 (AISSEE 2026) along with the candidates qualifying for classes VI and IX.
(2026-03-05). Five children die in devastating shack fire at Abahlali baseMjondolo settlement in South Africa. peoplesdispatch.org A devastating fire in an informal settlement claimed the lives of five children, leaving South Africa's Abahlali baseMjondolo in mourning and renewing urgent calls for the state to address the crisis where poverty, lack of basic services, and eviction pressures continue to place poor communities at constant risk of death and disaster.
(2026-03-05). Finalissima, F1 races: Middle East conflict disrupts global sports events. aljazeera.com With tournaments postponed and players stranded away from home, major sport events have been struck by crisis and chaos.
(2026-03-05). Raising Human Capital in BRICS Is Linked to Lower Emissions, Study Suggests. infobrics.org Research published in the International Journal of the Energy-Growth Nexus that examined the BRICS countries, suggests that investment in education and training might play a significant role in reducing environmental harm, a role that has often been overlooked…
(2026-03-05). War Diary Day 6: The war spreads sideways. dawn.com By the sixth day of the war, the conflict that Israel and the United States had initially framed as a concentrated campaign against Iran's strategic infrastructure had started to assume a different character. | The airspace over Iran continued to be dominated by the US and Israel, and both sides were still trading missiles. But noticeably, the battlefield was quietly widening, and the war's logic was shifting from decisive blows to cumulative pressure. | If the first five days were about shock and counter-shock, the sixth day looked increasingly like the deepening of an attrition contest. Events over the past 24…
(2026-03-05). Stop The War, Cos Global Warming!!!!! wattsupwiththat.com Their only concern is that a war might put a bit more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere! | They would no doubt be much happier with a nuclear winter! At least it will lower global warming.
(2026-03-05). China to prioritize agriculture, rural areas with comprehensive vitalization plan in 2026: draft govt work report. ecns.cn China will prioritize agriculture, rural areas, and farmers, advancing comprehensive rural vitalization in 2026, according to a draft government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). Travel chaos threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs. newarab.com 
Iraq's participation in the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico that will decide two berths at The Iraqis are scheduled to play the winners of an earlier tie between Bolivia and Suriname in Monterrey on March 31 for a spot at the World Cup finals but are concerned they might not be able to get everyone to Mexico. | Iraqi ai…
(2026-03-05). Mossad agents planning bombings in Saudi Arabia, Qatar arrested: US Journalist. ummid.com Tucker Carlson, a renowned American Journalist and Political Commentator, has claimed that Mossad agents planning bombings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been arrested by the authorities in the two countries.
(2026-03-05). HRW says Israel's Lebanon evacuation risks violating laws of war. newarab.com 
Lebanon was On Thursday, Israel renewed its warning to residents of hundreds of square kil…
(2026-03-05). China to boost elderly care and silver economy amid aging population: draft govt work report. ecns.cn However, the proportion of relatively younger seniors aged 60 to 64 is sizable, and most of them are in good health, have a strong willingness to engage in social activities, and have played an important role in economic and social development, said authorities.
(2026-03-05). China boosts defence spending 7% in drive to modernise by 2035. geo.tv 
Military delegates walk at Tiananmen Square ahead of the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 4, 2026. — ReutersChina defence budget to rise 7%, lowest rate since 2021.China pledges…
(2026-03-05). Global economic resilience 'tested yet again' by Mideast war: IMF chief. geo.tv 
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivers remarks ahead of the annual IMF-World Bank fall meetings, at the Milken Institute in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 8, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-03-05). Syria opens Mediterranean-Aleppo air corridor that could help ease regional snarl. al-monitor.com By Feras DalateyDAMASCUS, March 5 (Reuters) – Syria has opened a newly reactivated air corridor from the northern city of Aleppo toward the Mediterranean Sea for use by foreign airlines as well as its national carrier, the head of the country's Civil Aviation Authority told Reuters on Thursday, as air traffic gradually resumes through Aleppo International Airport.
(2026-03-05). Can strike anywhere on earth: US tests nuclear capable 'doomsday missile' as war with Iran escalates. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As the war in the Middle East entered its sixth day, the United States conducted a test launch of its nuclear-capable LGM-30G Minuteman III, often called the "doomsday missile." The missile can carry warheads that are up to 20 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. | On Tuesday night, the Air Force Global Strike Command launched an unarmed Minuteman III from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The missile carried two test re-entry vehicles. | According to the United States Space Force, the missile — identified as test vehicle GT-255 — was launched a…
(2026-03-05). NPA scores victory in Vincent Smith State Capture case. sanews.gov.za NPA scores victory in Vincent Smith State Capture case | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has notched a victory against State Capture with the conviction and sentencing of former Member of Parliament, Vincent Smith. | The Johannesburg High Court sentenced Smith to seven years' direct imprisonment after the former lawmaker agreed to a plea and sentence agreement with the State. | Smith was accused of accepting gratifications from controversial security company, BOSASA, in the form of security upgrades to his home. | He also allegedly accepted money transfers — through his company, Euroblitz 48 [mdash…
(2026-03-05). India beat England to reach T20 World Cup final as Sanju stars again. aljazeera.com Sanju Samson hit 89 for India as they posted 253-6 and beat England by 7 runs in second semifinal of 2026 T20 World Cup.
(2026-03-05). Putin warns of early gas cut to EU as global energy crisis deepens. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled that Moscow could halt natural gas supplies to the European Union ahead of new EU restrictions set to take effect later this month. Speaking at the Kremlin on Wednesday, Putin said Russia may act preemptively in response to what he described as "mistakes" by EU authorities.The European Union is scheduled to introduce new limits on Russian gas imports beginning March 25, with additional restrictions planned for 2027 that could amount to a full ban. Putin argued that global market dynamics, not politics, would shape Moscow's response, noting that emerging markets…
(2026-03-05). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-05). Cuban Foreign Ministry rejects expulsion of diplomatic personnel from Ecuador. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) has rejected, in the strongest terms, the arbitrary and unjustified decision by the Government of Ecuador to expel all personnel from the Cuban Embassy in that South American country. | The statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, released through its official websites, indicates that on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador informed, via diplomatic note, of its decision to declare all diplomatic, consular, and administrative personnel of the Cuban Embassy in Quito persona non grata, without pro…
(2026-03-05). The Democratic Party's Moment of Reckoning. portside.org The Democratic Party's Moment of Reckoning |
(2026-03-05). Lebanese govt mulls opening airspace to UK military. newarab.com 
The UK government has requested access to Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ruled out joining the US-Israeli attack on Iran, but the UK is increasing its military deployment in the region following an attack on its airbase in Cyprus. | Lebanese ministers are expected to discuss the British request during a cabinet meeting on Thursday. | Beirut-based advocacy group The Legal Agenda warned…
(2026-03-05). Supreme Court blocks Trump's 'emergency' tariffs. nationofchange.org The Court ruled that the IEEPA does not grant the president authority to levy tariffs, as that power belongs exclusively to Congress under the Constitution.
(2026-03-05). 39 Million passengers and counting: Belavia celebrates 30 years in the sky. eng.belta.by Belavia celebrates its 30th anniversary on 5 March. During this time, it has transported over 39 million passengers and operated more than 476,000 flights.
(2026-03-05). Sunday 3/15: 14th Annual Watsonville Film Festival. indybay.org CineLux Green Valley Cinema | 1125 South Green Valley Road | Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2026-03-05). British prosecutors given deadline on Palestine coalition case. newarab.com 
The Westminster magistrates' court has given the British Crown prosecution seven days to consider whether to drop its case against two leaders of the Palestine Coalition. | The trial involves
(2026-03-05). New Development Bank Priced USD 2 Billion 3-Year Benchmark Bond. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) successfully priced a USD 2 billion 3-year Regulation S benchmark bond under NDB's USD 50 billion Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme…
(2026-03-05). Comicomment: Human rights catastrophe under hegemonic iron heel. ecns.cn Under the guise of democracy, freedom, and human rights, the United States disregards civilian lives, places "America First" above international fairness and justice, and tramples the UN Charter, international law, and the sovereignty and dignity of other nations.
(2026-03-05). Iran missile barrage sparks explosions over Tel Aviv. al-monitor.com The latest Iranian missile barrage sparked a wave of explosions across Tel Aviv as firefighters worked to contain a blaze at a residential building near Israel's commercial hub on Friday.The blasts came after Israel expanded its campaign against Hezbollah, vowing retribution against the Tehran-backed militant group for joining the conflict following the killing on Saturday of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
(2026-03-05). Rights Groups to Congress: Protect Press Freedom, Pass the Daniel Ellsberg Act. rightsanddissent.org Fourteen leading civil liberties, press freedom, and human rights groups, including Amnesty International, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the Society of Professional Journalists, have joined Defending Rights & Dissent on a joint letter to members of Congress, urging the passage of the Daniel Ellsberg Press Freedom and Whistleblower Protection Act, set to be introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) next week. | The new legislation, co-authored by Defending Rights & Dissent and named in honor of the legendary Pentagon Papers whistleblower, would reform the Espionage Act of 1917 to curtail its abuse agains…
(2026-03-05). Innovision Ltd Sets IPO for Public Subscription. devdiscourse.com Innovision Ltd, specializing in manpower and toll plaza management services, announced on Thursday that it will open its Rs 323-crore initial share-sale for public subscription starting March 10.
(2026-03-05). Ukrainian F-16s Had Only A Handful Of Sidewinder Missiles Available: Report. twz.com 
(2026-03-05). Inflated Calamities in Australia: Security Threats to Anthony Albanese. globalresearch.ca On February 24, the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supposedly had what was uniformly described by the press as a "security threat'.
(2026-03-05). Trump's old jibes at Obama over Iran scrutinized by U.S. media. ecns.cn Major U.S. news outlets are drawing sharp contrasts between President Donald Trump's past denunciations of military intervention and his current decision to launch strikes on Iran, highlighting what critics describe as a reversal of his earlier rhetoric.
(2026-03-05). Video: Marine Veteran protests US-Israel war against Iran: Nobody wants to fight a war for Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Former Marine Sgt. Brian McGinniss recently made headlines after a viral video captured him protesting the US-Israel war against Iran during a Senate hearing in North Carolina. The video showed McGinniss resisting arrest from multiple Capitol Hill Police officers as he shouted, "No one wants to fight a war for Israel." Reports state that the veteran was hospitalized after US Senator Tim Sheehy reportedly broke his arm after it was caught in the door.One of the attendees was heard shouting when they heard a pop from McGinnis's arm, "The senator [Tim Sheehy] broke his hand!"The attendee added, "A US Sena…
(2026-03-05). Future in Peril for PIRG and Campus/Community Radio at the University of Ottawa. counterpunch.org Two important campus organizations in Ottawa are in the final days of a student vote to determine their future. They each separately have a referendum question on the elections ballot on whether they can re-establish student funding and financial sustainability of their operations. As part of one of the campaigns, I wrote an op-ed for
(2026-03-05). at Iranian authorities tighten grip as war rages. al-monitor.com War has emptied the usually traffic-jammed streets of Iran's capital, but Islamic republic authorities have filled them with checkpoints and security forces as they tighten their grip on the population.After the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on Saturday, killing its supreme leader and urging Iranians to "take over" their government, celebrations at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death were quickly stifled.
(2026-03-05). Preemptive War, Permanent Emergency: The Real Cost of Trump's Iran Strike. globalresearch.ca The military-industrial complex and the American police state have joined forces. | War abroad and war at home are no longer separate enterprises. They have fused.
(2026-03-05). China calls for more efforts to safeguard national security, social stability. ecns.cn China has called for accelerated efforts to shore up infrastructure, emergency response, and other weak links in flood prevention, drainage, and disaster response in northern China in a move to safeguard national security and social stability, said a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). The Alevi Minority in Turkey and Their Religious Identity. globalresearch.ca Introduction: | Up to now, not once has Turkey's President R. T. Erdoƒüan expressed a possibility of organizing a national referendum on Turkish membership to the European Union (the EU), which raises many questions of different nature, followed by old and …
(2026-03-05). Democracy Now! 2026-03-05 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 05, 2026; "Why Are We Going to War?": Former U.S. Middle East Officials Say Trump Has "No Clear Plan" on Iran; Geeta Gandbhir on Her Double Oscar Noms for "The Perfect Neighbor" & "The Devil Is Busy"; "Armed Only with a Camera": Oscar-Nominated Doc Honors Brent Renaud and Other "Fallen Journalists" | Headlines for March 05, 2026; "Why Are We Going to War?": Former U.S. Middle East Officials Say Trump Has "No Clear Plan" on Iran; Geeta Gandbhir on Her Double Oscar Noms for "The Perfect Neighbor&#…
(2026-03-05). China to further boost consumption. ecns.cn Journalists work at a news conference of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, one day ahead of the opening of the annual session.
(2026-03-05). China unveils major development targets for 2026-2030. ecns.cn China on Thursday unveiled major development targets for the 2026-2030 period as a government work report was submitted to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). Empire 'Sleepwalking' Into Iran War Catastrophe. popularresistance.org Over recent weeks, an ominous US military buildup throughout the waters and territories of West Asia has gathered pace. Concurrently, murderous mass protests – openly sponsored by Western leaders – have raged with fluctuating intensity throughout major Iranian cities. All along, President Donald Trump has issued dire threats of impending "bad things" if Tehran rejects curbs on its nuclear research and missile production. But as the drums of war reach a belligerent crescendo, urgent notes of warning are being widely sounded.
(2026-03-05). CNN Journalists arrested by Israel released after 9 hours. ummid.com In yet another move indicative of how Israel regards freedom of press, the right wing Zionist regime arrested two CNN journalists who were broadcasting live outside the headquarters of the Israeli Occupation Forces or IDF in Tel Aviv.
(2026-03-05). Asian markets take major hit from war against Iran. wsws.org South Korean stocks fell by 12 percent yesterday in the largest one-day drop recorded, eclipsing falls in the 2008 crisis.
(2026-03-05). Iran Nuclear Bomb Bad, Saudi Arabia nuclear bomb good? counterpunch.org I admit I am confused. Trump, not the US Congress, declared war on Iran to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon by using its civilian nuclear reactor program to make a bomb. Nuclear weapons are bad, arguably evil, so to many bombing Iran to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is good, or
(2026-03-05). Drivers, Teamsters Speak Out On Waymos, AI & Robots In San Francisco. indybay.org UBER drivers, Teamsters and members of SEIU spoke out at San Francisco city hall and demanded that Waymos and all robo-taxis be taken off the roads in San Francisco because of safety issues and the threat to hundreds of thousands of jobs.
(2026-03-05). The US Is Fighting Israel's War on Iran. portside.org The US Is Fighting Israel's War on Iran |
(2026-03-05). Has Cuba's Hesitation with Beijing and Moscow Facilitated Trump's "Friendly Takeover" ? globalresearch.ca On February 27, 2026, President Donald Trump
(2026-03-05). Xi Jinping attends opening meeting of fourth session of 14th CPPCC National Committee. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-03-05). Iran confirms Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israel joint attacks. ummid.com Iran has confirmed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei was killed in the US-Israel joint bombing on Tehran Saturday February 28, 2026.
(2026-03-05). Iran's Araghchi: US Will 'Bitterly Regret' Precedent Set by Sinking Ship. english.almanar.com.lb Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the United States committed an atrocity by sinking an Iranian navy ship off Sri Lanka and warned it would "bitterly regret" the precedent set. "The US has perpetrated an atrocity at sea, 2,000 miles away from Iran's shores. Frigate Dena, a guest of India's Navy carrying almost 130 sailors, …
(2026-03-05). Next phase of US airstrike campaign in Iran to target missile manufacturing. al-monitor.com US Central Command (CENTCOM) has devised plans to prevent Iran's remaining enriched uranium from being weaponized by remnants of the Iranian regime, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested.
(2026-03-05). When Centering and Silencing Women No Longer Work. projectcensored.org Allison T. Butler Editor's note: The Judgment of Gender: How Women Are Centered and Silenced in Pop Culture, by Allison T. Butler, will be published by The Censored Press, later this month. The March 8, 2026, celebration of International Women's Day feels loaded. A celebration born of the early twentieth-century…
(2026-03-05). PCB says agenda-driven fake news targeting players' characters 'will not be tolerated'. dawn.com The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday stated that "agenda-driven fake news targeting the character of our players is unacceptable and will not be tolerated". | The development comes after several Indian media outlets
(2026-03-05). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-05). Saturday 3/7: Rise Up Singing St. Patrick's Dinner. indybay.org Quaker Meeting House | 225 Rooney Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95065…
(2026-03-05). Report: CENTCOM Suggests Trump's War in Iran Will Likely Last Through September. truthout.org A new report suggests that the U.S.'s war on Iran could last several months or potentially even longer — despite Trump administration officials suggesting that it will last only a few days or weeks. According to reporting from Politico, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) officials at the agency's headquarters in Tampa, Florida, have made a request to the Pentagon for more intelligence officers. |
(2026-03-05). Israel Has Dropped 4k Bombs on Iran — Surpassing 12-Day War in Just 4 Days. truthout.org The Israeli military announced that it dropped as many bombs on Iran as Israel used during the entirety of the 12-day war last year over just a third of the time this week, signalling the severity of the Israeli military's bombardment without even counting the bombardments carried out by U.S. forces. Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin said in a press conference on Tuesday that the… |
(2026-03-05). Invincible Defense Technology: A Strategic Asset for Ending the War with Iran and Stabilizing the Middle East. thinktank.pk The conflict with Iran continues to strain military resources, elevate geopolitical risk, and destabilize the Middle East. Policymakers and defense leaders face a strategic environment where conventional tools alone cannot resolve the deeper forces driving hostility. Invincible Defense Technology (IDT), a non-religious, field-tested, scientifically validated approach offers a practical and cost-effective method for reducing societal …
(2026-03-05). Nearly 4 Years After His Death, Documentary About Journalist Nominated for Oscar. truthout.org We speak with filmmaker Craig Renaud, the director of Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud, an HBO documentary about his brother, photojournalist Brent Renaud, who was killed by Russian soldiers in Ukraine in 2022. March 13 marks the fourth anniversary of Brent's death, and the film is both a tribute to him and "a bigger story about all the journalists who were being killed… |
(2026-03-05). After school attack, now aircraft hit at Bushehr airport? Iran accuses US & Israel of war crimes. hindustantimes.com First a girls' primary school in Minab was turned into a mass grave, now an Iran Air passenger jet has reportedly been blown apart on the tarmac at Bushehr as US‚ÄëIsraeli strikes hammer airports and cities across Iran. Tehran calls it deliberate terror; UNESCO has already branded the Minab school strike "a grave violation" of humanitarian law as families bury 165 schoolgirls and staff in long rows of coffins. Iran's Foreign Minister has accused Washington and Israel of murdering innocents, while U.S. officials say they are reviewing reports and deny deliberately targeting civilians. As funerals f…
(2026-03-05). China's 2026 growth target 'active and pragmatic': expert. ecns.cn China targets an economic growth of 4.5% to 5% in 2026 and will strive for better in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). Israeli Military Calls for Evacuating Southern Lebanon. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke rises from an Israeli bombardment on the southern Lebanese village of Khiam on March 4, 2026. | © 2026 Rabih Daher/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Israeli military's call for the immediate evacuation of the entire population of Lebanon south of the Litani River raises serious risks of violations of the laws of war, Human Rights Watch said today. The area makes up about eight percent of Lebanon's territory and is home to hundreds of thousands of people.Israel's Arabic Military Spokesperson published a post on social media on March 4, 2026, calling on residents of s…
(2026-03-05). China kicks off annual 'two sessions' with spotlight on new five-year plan. ecns.cn China on Wednesday began its annual "two sessions," an event that carries extra weight this year as it is set to unveil a new development plan for the world's second-largest economy.
(2026-03-05). China to open wider to outside world: government work report. ecns.cn China will open wider to the outside world, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). Going native in the Trump jungle: how it became legal to attack Iran. onlineopinion.com.au Ukraine's sovereignty matters. Iran's apparently does not. Welcome to the Trump Jungle.
(2026-03-05). The Rush Towards Nuclear War in Washington and Jerusalem. globalresearch.ca The rush towards nuclear war by Israel and the United States has reached such a fevered pitch that we have to ask whether the command and control systems of both these crazed countries must be taken over immediately in order to save humanity.
(2026-03-05). GOP-Run Florida University Group Chat Devolved Into Racism and Talk of Violence. truthout.org Leaked chats from a Republican group at a Florida college contain hundreds of uses of the n-word and frequent references to Nazi Germany, new reporting from The Miami Herald has revealed. The group chat was started by Miami-Dade Republican Party Secretary Abel Carvajal last fall to promote Republican-aligned events at Florida International University (FIU). But within just a few weeks… |
(2026-03-05). Kansas Senate votes to stop students' First Amendment right to join public protests. peoplesworld.org 
(2026-03-05). Europe Should Return to Russian Gas to Make up for Shortfalls. globalresearch.ca The closure of the Strait of Hormuz to tankers carrying oil and gas, along with the suspension of Liquefied Natural Gas shipments from Qatar, will lead Europe into an even more severe energy crisis. Therefore, if the conflict in the …
(2026-03-05). Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people. icrc.org Facts and figures from January to December 2025…
(2026-03-05). North Korea's Kim oversees cruise missile tests from new naval destroyer. aljazeera.com Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of sea-to-surface 'strategic cruise missiles' from country's new naval destroyer.
(2026-03-05). Meet Kathellen Souza: Al-Nassr Women's Captain Who Embraced Islam. ummid.com Kathleen Souza, the Brazilian footballer, who leads the Al-Nassr Women's Football Team, has embraced Islam and is now a proclaimed Muslim.
(2026-03-05). US to dominate Iranian airspace? Trump war chief says America will control Tehran skies in a week. hindustantimes.com U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth in his Pentagon address declared that Operation "Epic Fury," launched under President Donald Trump, has already delivered historic results just days into the campaign against Iran. Flanked by Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine, Hegseth claimed U.S. and Israeli air power would soon achieve uncontested control of Iranian skies, vowing to dismantle Tehran's missile, drone, and naval capabilities. He asserted Iran's senior leadership and military infrastructure have been severely degraded, framing the operation as decisive, escalating, and designed to permanently block any Iranian nuclear…
(2026-03-05). Saturday 3/28: NO KINGS Pajaro Valley. indybay.org Watsonville City Plaza, 358 Main St, Watsonville…
(2026-03-05). Europol warns Iran crisis raises threat of terror, extremism and cyberattacks. al-monitor.com MADRID, March 5 (Reuters) – The Middle East conflict will have "immediate repercussions" for European Union security with an increased threat of terrorism, serious and organised crime as well as violent extremism and cyberattacks, European police body Europol told Spanish news agency EFE on Thursday.
(2026-03-05). The War on Drugs is Alive and Well. counterpunch.org 
Close your eyes and imagine you enter an average federal prison in the U.S. What do you see? Probably old and decrepit buildings, overworked and underpaid staff, overcrowded facilities, below standard food, and much more. Now pay attention to the people in custody. Who are they? Where are they from? What crime are they convicted
(2026-03-05). China to establish national fund for low-carbon transition, boost green economy: draft govt work report. ecns.cn China will establish a national fund for low-carbon transition as part of its efforts to boost the green and low-carbon economy, according to a draft government work report submitted to the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). China's AI achievements impress the world | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn As these advances continue, how can "AI+" open up new frontiers for consumption? On this topic, let's head to Chang'an Avenue and speak with both Chinese and international friends to hear their views.
(2026-03-05). Trump Considers Backing Kurdish Militants Against Iranian Government. popularresistance.org President Trump is open to backing militant groups who are willing to fight the Iranian government, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. | Among the groups Trump is considering supporting are Kurdish forces based in Iraq, who have thousands of troops along the Iran-Iraq border, an idea first raised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a White House meeting with the president, according to a US official speaking to Axios. | "When he first came over and sat with Trump for hours, you would have thought Netanyahu had it all figured out," the official said. "He had the successor planned out.
(2026-03-05). Over 6 400 South Africans in the Middle East register on Travel Smart. sanews.gov.za Over 6 400 South Africans in the Middle East register on Travel Smart | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has noted a significant increase in registrations by South African citizens on its Travel Smart System, with more than 6 400 citizens in the Middle East having registered their presence as of 04 March 2026. ⚪ In a statement on Wednesday, DIRCO said South African citizens currently in the region for non-essential travel and who wish to evacuate cities and countries affected by the ongoing interstate conflict in the Middle East are strongly advised to use official channels to fa…
(2026-03-05). Prepping for a disaster? You'll probably want to pack a little treat. grist.org 
Some people spend more time than others imagining what they'll do when the world ends. Survivalist movements have long urged adherents to focus on the details: How much food and water will you need if the power goes out? Where are the flashlights and extra batteries? What's in your go bag? For years, this kind of forward thinking was the object of ridicule. Preppers were cast as paranoid, fixated on worst-case scenarios that would never come to pass — remember Y2K? | But six years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic made prepping go mainstream. Suddenly, everyone at the grocery store was calculating how much toil…
(2026-03-05). DSA promotes Democrats' fake opposition to Iran war. wsws.org The Democratic Socialists of America is seeking to undermine mass opposition to the criminal war in Iran and channel it behind the Democratic Party.
(2026-03-05). With Iran war, US goes it alone like never before. al-monitor.com When the United States fought the 1991 Gulf War, president George H.W. Bush boasted of building a broad coalition unseen in decades. When his son attacked Iraq in 2003, he faced wide criticism but secured several steadfast US allies.Now, a generation later, President Donald Trump has attacked Iran, and he is barely even trying to make friends.Trump launched the war alongside Israel, which had long pressed the United States to strike Iran's ruling clerics.
(2026-03-05). For Claressa Shields, the Best Revenge is Her Paper. whyy.org Claressa Shields is one of the most decorated female boxers ever. She's a two-time Olympic gold medalist and is the only boxer — male or female — to hold undisputed titles in three separate divisions. She's also currently undefeated.
(2026-03-05). CIA-Backed Kurd "Uprising" In Iran Hegseth Accidentally Admits US Bombed Minab Girls School. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/4/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-03-05). Police on the Spot for Killing Barber in Hunt for Night Robbers. plusnews.ug 
Police in Gombe, under the Kasangati Police Division, are under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of a barber during an operation targeting suspected night robbers. The deceased, Amon Tindyebwa, was shot dead on Wednesday at around 2 a.m. along the Kasangati—Matugga Road. At the time of the incident, he was riding a motorcycle with his friend, …
(2026-03-05). Who Sold America On The Iran War? levernews.com 
(2026-03-05). Hezbollah joining the Iran—Israel war signals regime is far from collapse. haaretz.com Coordinated barrages by Iran and Hezbollah suggest the axis is still functioning. Washington signals escalation ahead, but diplomacy remains on the table…
(2026-03-05). House Iran War Powers Resolution Could Lose Support to Competing Bill by Pro-Israel Democrat. theintercept.com 
(2026-03-05). South Africa must move from promises to real change for women — Mhlauli. sanews.gov.za South Africa must move from promises to real change for women — Mhlauli | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has called for a decisive shift from symbolic commitments to tangible action in advancing gender equality, saying policies must translate into measurable improvements in the lives of women and girls. | Delivering remarks during the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) debate marking International Women's Day, Mhlauli urged government and society to move beyond declarations and focus on practical implementation. | "We must move from commemoration to implementation; from promises to meas…
(2026-03-05). India beat England in high-scoring T20 World Cup contest, will meet New Zealand in the final on Sunday. dawn.com India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell's superb 105. | After Sanju Samson's scintillating 89 laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7, England fell just short in what would have been a record chase, finishing on 246-7. | Phil Salt (5), Harry Brook (7) and Jos Buttler (25) fell early, but Bethell, aided by Will Jacks (35) kept England in the hunt. | The left-hander hit seven sixes and eight fours in his 48-ball thrash before his run out in the final over finally allowed India to celebrate in front of 35,000 jub…
(2026-03-05). China to expand high-level opening up, advance win-win cooperation. ecns.cn On investment cooperation, Li said the government will reform mechanisms to attract foreign investment, guarantee national treatment for foreign companies, implement updated catalogues encouraging foreign investment, and improve services for international businesses.
(2026-03-05). LIVE: India vs England — T20 World Cup semifinal. aljazeera.com Follow our live build up, with full toss and team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream.
(2026-03-05). Zelenskiy says Ukraine will help US to counter Iranian drones. al-monitor.com KYIV, March 5 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Ukraine would provide assistance to the U.S. in response to its request for help in dealing with Iranian drones in the Middle East.Tehran has fired hundreds of drones at U.S. targets in neighboring countries after the U.S. and Israel began a massive campaign of air strikes against Iran on Saturday. During its war with Russia, Ukraine has developed highly effective means of downing the Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drone, which Moscow has been using for much of the four-year war.
(2026-03-05). Numbers of Two Sessions: China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5-5 pct. ecns.cn China targets an economic growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent in 2026 and will strive for better in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation. Here are some highlights from the report.
(2026-03-05). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-05). Headlines for March 5, 2026. democracynow.org Senate Votes 53-47 to Reject Resolution Reining In Trump's War Powers, Pentagon Chief Says U.S. and Israel Will Continue to Attack Iran "Without Mercy", Iran Denies Striking Azerbaijan and Turkey as Its Missiles Target U.S. Bases and Oil Tankers, Israel Continues Bombing Beirut and Expands Forced Evacuation Orders in Southern Lebanon, CodePink Disrupts Heritage Foundation Gathering to Protest Support for Iran War, Report Finds Global Heating Is Driving Sea Level Rise Far Faster Than Previously Believed, More Than a Dozen Measles Cases Detected at Texas ICE Tent Camp, ICE Slashed Basic Training t…
(2026-03-05). US suspending operations at embassy in Kuwait. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) – The United States has suspended operations at its embassy in Kuwait City, the State Department said in a statement on Thursday, amid U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. (Reporting by Bhargav Acharya; Writing by Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Ryan Patrick Jones)…
(2026-03-05). America's Hopes for a Quick Win over Iran Go up in Smoke. globalresearch.ca On the last day of February, the United States launched a truly unprovoked war of aggression against Iran, sparking the largest conflict in the Middle East since the illegal US invasion of Iraq in 2003. | Iranian Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei …
(2026-03-05). France to provide military aid to Lebanon, Macron warns over war. newarab.com 
"I spoke today with Lebanon's highest authorities in order to establish a plan to bring an end to the military operations currently being carried out by Hezbollah and Israel on either side of the border," Macron said on X in English…
(2026-03-05). China to build 'birth-friendly society', refine social security system. geo.tv 
(2026-03-05). China Raises Defence Spending as Military Modernisation Push Accelerates. moderndiplomacy.eu China will increase its defence spending by 7% in 2026, continuing a steady military buildup aimed at modernising the armed forces by 2035 even as economic growth slows and regional tensions persist. The announcement came at the annual meeting of the National People's Congress in Beijing, where Premier Li Qiang outlined the government's policy priorities …
(2026-03-05). Soral: "Atlanticists built a new Iron Curtain between Western Europe and Russia via Ukraine" uwidata.com Alain Soral… He is one of the most debated thinkers in France. His ideas are frequently voiced within anti-globalization left and right political movements. Convicted in France for thought crimes, Soral continues to live in exile. I spoke with Soral about the political future of France, US-Europe relations, Trump's America, developments in West Asia, geopolitical …
(2026-03-05). February Beige Book Shows Trump's Price Hikes Continue to Create Struggles for Consumers, Businesses. commondreams.org The Federal Reserve released its February 2026
(2026-03-05). The Rich Want War, We Want a Future European Students Striking. worldbeyondwar.org 
By World BEYOND War, March 5, 2026 | World BEYOND War stands in full solidarity with the European students striking today, March 5th 2026. | As Europe is undergoing increased militarisation and conscription is being re-introduced in many European countries, youth are mobilising against preparations for war. On December 5th last year, around 55,000 students walked out across Germany, showing that the next generation will not simply accept preparations for war as inevitable. Now, a coalition of collectives from across Europe has called for a sec…
(2026-03-05). LIVE UPDATES | Iran says it is prepared for possible US ground invasion as US—Israeli bombardment continues. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday, marking nearly 100 hours since American forces launched strikes against Iranian targets. The escalating hostilities have reportedly claimed more than 1,000 lives so far, intensifying fears of a wider regional war in the Middle East.According to emerging reports, joint military operations by the United States and Israel have resulted in the destruction of at least 17 Iranian naval vessels since the fighting began. The strikes are part of a broader military campaign targeting Iran's strategic assets.I…
(2026-03-05). BRICS and Reshaping Education in Global South: From Digitalization to AI. infobrics.org BRICS member countries, focusing on the digitalization of education, the development of online learning, and the use of artificial intelligence, have taken steps toward redefining their education systems—a path that could transform the future of education in the Global South…
(2026-03-05). Mass Protests Urged Following Failed War Powers Act Vote to Stop War in Iran. truthout.org On Wednesday, a War Powers Resolution vote in the U.S. Senate failed to garner enough votes to end the Trump administration's war on Iran, with the Republican majority blocking its advancement. The vote was split largely on party lines, with just one member of each party crossing the political divide. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) sided with Democrats in favor of the vote, while Sen. |
(2026-03-05). CBSE 10th, 12th (March 5, 6, 2026) Exams in Middle East Postponed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the classes Xth and XIIth exams 2026 to be held on March 05 and 06, 2026 for the students in Middle East.
(2026-03-05). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-05). China will remain an attractive destination for foreign investment. ecns.cn A key pillar of this resilience lies in the country's manufacturing sector, the world's largest and most comprehensive, which serves as a critical link in global industrial and supply chains, he added."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe spokesman noted that another major advantage is China's enormous consumer market.
(2026-03-05). Israel, Iran launch fresh attacks as Middle East war spreads. newarab.com 
Israel pounded parts of Lebanon early Thursday and said it intercepted missiles from Iran, as a widening war launched by the United States and Israel also brought An air strike in the pre-dawn hours struck a southern Beirut suburb, a stronghold of Hezbollah, the Tehran-backed force that has vowed to avenge the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, in the war's first moments Saturday. | Israel also said it was working to intercept a new barrage of missiles fired by Iran, even though the…
(2026-03-05). Militarist Threats to Orbán from Zelensky Are Unacceptable. worldbeyondwar.org 
Barely veiled threats to use the Armed Forces of Ukraine against the head of a European Union Member State by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy are a cause for concern and must be disavowed. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-05). Has the Iran war changed the Gulf forever. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain on February 28, 2026. — ReutersMembers of the Reuters Gulf team, like so many of our neighbours in the region, have huddled in stairwells and windowless bathrooms, listening to volleys of missiles being intercepted…
(2026-03-05). Iran seizes Strait of Hormuz, threatens ships as Trump deploys US war fleet. hindustantimes.com Iran now claims full control of the Strait of Hormuz, warning it will "set on fire" any ship that dares to pass as Trump rushes in warships and the West weighs a rescue convoy. With tankers hit, Ras Tanura struck and Qatar gas shut, global energy shock fears explode.
(2026-03-05). Labor should practice what it preaches about human rights. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-05). Middle East conflict threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs. aljazeera.com Iraq are scheduled to play in the playoff final on March 31 in Mexico but the team's participation remains uncertain.
(2026-03-05). Trump administration keeps 'boots on ground' option open as Iran conflict intensifies. dawn.com WASHINGTON: The White House has acknowledged that the Donald Trump administration is deliberately avoiding categorical statements on Iran, as doing so could limit the president's flexibility in a fast-evolving security environment. | Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said deploying US ground troops into Iran is not part of the current military strategy, but declined to rule out the option entirely. | "It's not part of the current plan, but I'm not going to remove an option for the president that is on the table," she said. | Leavitt suggested that previous administra…
(2026-03-05). Palantir's Double Conflict of Interest in the War Against Iran. bylinetimes.com A Byline Times investigation has found that the three most prominent figures in Palantir Technologies, the AI data analytics firm at the heart of the intelligence used to justify US-Israeli strikes on Iran, have each publicly advocated for exactly the military confrontation that followed, with one describing it as an investment opportunity. | Palantir's co-founders, Peter Thiel and Joe Lonsdale, have both publicly argued that conflict with Iran is inevitable, with Lonsdale saying he was hoping to "invest in Iran" after a regime change. | Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, predicted war with Iran would prove the worth…
(2026-03-05). In The Name of Peace: The Caravan That Symbolically United Washington, Moscow, Tel Aviv, and Brussels… In The Heart of Bucharest. worldbeyondwar.org 
On February 27, 2026, members of the World BEYOND War Romania team went to the US, Russian, Israeli, and EU embassies to deliver a message of peace. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-05). Federal Agents Are Intimidating Legal Observers at Their Homes: "They Know Where You Live" theintercept.com 
Immigration authorities in Minnesota have identified legal observers by name and address, and in some cases showed up at their homes.
(2026-03-05). Hezbollah warns Israeli residents to evacuate towns near border. al-monitor.com March 6 (Reuters) – Lebanon's Hezbollah warned Israeli residents to evacuate towns within 5 km (3.11 miles) of the border between the countries in a message posted on its Telegram channel in Hebrew early on Friday.Hezbollah's message came less than a day after Israel warned residents to leave Beirut's southern suburbs, prompting an exodus from a swathe of the capital known as Dahiyeh.Lebanon was pulled into the war in the Middle East on Monday, when Hezbollah opened fire, sparking Israeli airstrikes focused on Beirut's southern suburbs and on southern and eastern Lebanon.
(2026-03-05). China to continue implementing more proactive fiscal policy this year. ecns.cn China will continue to implement a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026 and increase government deficit by 230 billion yuan (about $33.29 billion) over last year, according to a government work report submitted on Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). U.S. Troops Raise Alarm After Commanders Frame War on Iran as 'God's Plan,' Claiming Trump is 'Anointed by Jesus'. lataco.com The complaints report similar declarations from different commanders, who describe the Iran war as Trump's bringing of "Armageddon."
(2026-03-05). A country coming apart: US-Israel war pounds Iranian life>. newarab.com 
By Wednesday morning, five days into the The bombardment that began over Tehran on Saturday has spread, city by city, into a sustained assault on civilian infrastructure, military installations, and the ordinary routines that hold daily life together. | Hospitals are overwhelmed. | The internet is nearly gone. | And across
(2026-03-05). What role will Iran's Kurds play as the war expands. newarab.com 
(2026-03-05). Iranian Girls' Elementary School Massacre Was a Double-Tap Strike, Medics Say. truthout.org As the US and Israel continued to wage war on Iran Wednesday, paramedics and victims' relatives said last weekend's bombing of an elementary in southern Iran was a so-called "double-tap" airstrike — a common tactic used by US, Israeli, and Russian forces by which attackers bomb a target and then follow up with a second strike meant to kill survivors and first responders. |
(2026-03-05). China Charts New Tech Frontier with Ambitious Five-Year Plan. devdiscourse.com China has announced a five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening its technological prowess and embedding artificial intelligence across various industries. This initiative marks a significant step in China's broader strategy to achieve national security goals amid growing competition with the United States.
(2026-03-05). "We shouldn't be bombing people, period" : Detroit autoworkers denounce war against Iran. wsws.org The war against Iran is deeply unpopular among workers and broad sections of the population in the United States.
(2026-03-05). India, Canada uranium pact represents 'country-specific exception' in civil nuclear cooperation: FO. dawn.com The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that the agreement between India and Canada for uranium supply represented "yet another country-specific exception in the field of civil nuclear cooperation". | On Monday, India and Canada reached a string of "In civil nuclear energy, we have struck a landmark deal for long-term uranium supply," Modi said, adding the countries would also work together on small modular reactors and advanced reactors. | Responding to…
(2026-03-05). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-05). China to make breakthroughs in core technologies, achieve sci-tech self-reliance. ecns.cn China vows to drive advances in original innovation and breakthroughs in core technologies in key fields, and move faster to achieve greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). "Armed Only with a Camera" : Oscar-Nominated Doc Honors Brent Renaud and Other "Fallen Journalists" democracynow.org 
We speak with filmmaker Craig Renaud, the director of Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud, an HBO documentary about his brother, photojournalist Brent Renaud, who was killed by Russian soldiers in Ukraine in 2022. March 13 marks the fourth anniversary of Brent's death, and the film is both a tribute to him and "a bigger story about all the journalists who were being killed," says Craig. "As we enter another war … I hope Brent's work and the work of all the fallen journalists helps people pause for a minute and think about the impact that these wars will hav…
(2026-03-05). Minneapolis's Underground Health Networks Can Offer Lessons for Other Cities. truthout.org MINNEAPOLIS — Gabi has big brown eyes, pigtails, and a genetic condition that makes her bones brittle. They fracture easily, leaving the 2-year-old in such pain that her mother quit her job cleaning offices to stay home and cradle her in the one-bedroom apartment they share with six relatives. When federal immigration agents descended on their city, officers deported Gabi's father and… |
(2026-03-05). Nepalese vote in general election months after Gen Z uprising. aljazeera.com Complete results might not be known for a week, but trends expected to begin emerging on Friday.
(2026-03-05). Claude AI has selected over 1,000 targets in the US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Anthropic's CEO has said nothing as the military uses his company's technology to wage an illegal war, while OpenAI grants the Pentagon functionally unrestricted access to ChatGPT.
(2026-03-05). Uncovering the Cover-up of Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety. globalresearch.ca [This article was originally published in September 2025.] | The two pillars upon which the entire edifice of vaccinology rest are that vaccines are safe and effective. | We are told by our medical and federal authorities, physicians, pharmacists and health care …
(2026-03-05). What's at stake in Colombia's elections on Sunday. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-03-05). New American copium: Ghost of Kuwait. infobrics.org Will the mainstream propaganda machine now publish "breaking news" about the "Ghost of Kuwait"? It would certainly make more sense than what they tried doing in NATO-occupied Ukraine with the mythical "Ghost of Kiev". In the meantime, we already see that the Trump administration is engaging in full-blown copium, going from claims that it would defeat Iran in 24 hours to days and weeks. Soon, it could be months, while heavy losses and damage to US occupation forces in the Middle East keep piling up.
(2026-03-05). Apple Unpacks iPhone 17e: What's New? ummid.com Smartphone giant, Apple, Tuesday March 03, 2026 unpacked iPhone 17e, its latest smartphone, which is billed as a powerful and more affordable addition to the already available iPhone 17 lineup.
(2026-03-05). Media Say, 'Climate Change' Caused the Deadly Lake Tahoe Avalanche. They're Wrong. wattsupwiththat.com Declaring each avalanche is evidence of "climate collapse," despite avalanches being common or at least not unusual, throughout history, even when temperatures were cooler and atmospheric greenhouse gas levels were lower, is not serious climate journalism. It is agenda-driven storytelling dressed up as science. The media are doing what the media all too often do, creating scary and engaging headlines that have no basis in fact. Perhaps this is why polls show trust in the media has fallen to new lows in recent months.
(2026-03-05). What Lies for Muslims under Seemanchal as Union Territory. ummid.com A closer examination suggests that the proposed Seemanchal Union Territory, comprising of the Seemanchal region of Bihar and part of West Bengal, is primarily a political project.
(2026-03-05). Israel's Smotrich threatens Beirut suburbs amid evacuation orders. aljazeera.com Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire Dahiyeh area of Lebanon's capital, home to hundreds of thousands.
(2026-03-05). Iran civilians trapped as war drives up taxi, evacuation prices. newarab.com 
The first wave of US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on 28 February Since then,
(2026-03-05). China Q&A | How will China's private enterprises seize innovation opportunities as 15th Five-Year Plan begins. ecns.cn The 2026 national "two sessions" are currently underway. As China now enters its critical period of the 15th Five-Year Plan, how does China aim to accelerate its development with new quality productive forces as an engine to promote the high-quality growth of the private economy through innovation? This not only concerns deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), but also has attracted the attention and research from foreign friends.
(2026-03-05). Madison Tenant Power Meeting March 15, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-05). China to strengthen risk prevention, mitigation in key areas. ecns.cn China will strengthen risk prevention and mitigation in key areas this year, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). DR Congo says least 200 dead in coltan mine collapse, but rebels dispute toll. scmp.com A mine collapse on Tuesday at a major coltan mining site in eastern DR Congo left at least 200 dead, according to Congolese authorities, a number disputed by the rebel group that controls the mine. | The collapse took place on Tuesday at the Rubaya mines, which are controlled by the M23 rebels, according to a press release from the Ministry of Mines on Wednesday.
(2026-03-05). Guantánamo Bay: How an Overseas Base Became a System of Indefinite Detention and Legal Avoidance. worldbeyondwar.org 
The long history of abuse, litigation, and diplomatic contention at Guantanamo Bay should compel scholars, policymakers, and citizens to question the premises that sustain overseas bases. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-05). Dollar, bonds, or gold — which is the safest haven to hold during the ongoing Middle East conflict? dawn.com Greenback passes a test: | The dollar has arguably pe…
(2026-03-05). The blood of Minab's Angels is on Netanyahu's hands: We defy the child-killer USA and Israel! uwidata.com 
The Youth Union of Türkiye (TGB) and the Republican Women's Association (CKD) organized a historic action titled "Angels of Minab" in front of the Istanbul Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran, standing against the aggression of the United States and Israel targeting Iran. In the statement, which emphasized that "Iran's defense is Türkiye's …
(2026-03-05). 77pc of 10-year-olds unable to read and understand simple text, reveals report. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The country continues to face critical challenges in financing and ensuring access to education, reveals a government report released on Thursday. | With an alarming number of out-of-school children and 77 per cent of ten-year-olds unable to read and understand a simple text, the urgency of aligning financing priorities with teacher quality, learning materials, and stronger assessment systems has never been greater. | Whereas the country's declining trend in education spending reflects a progressive weakening of education's position within the national fiscal framework. | This was pointed out in a new…
(2026-03-05). Iran says it has control of Strait of Hormuz amid US war. newarab.com 
Iranian state TV said on Thursday that the
(2026-03-05). Revealed: The Staggering Amount of Time Nigel Farage has Spent on 'Second' Jobs Since Becoming an MP. bylinetimes.com Nigel Farage has spent over 1,113 hours or 140 working days at his various other jobs since being elected to Parliament in July 2024 — while spending considerably less time addressing Parliament than other party leaders. | By totalling Farage's own estimates in the register of interests, Byline Times can reveal that Farage has spent 140 working days working on projects related to his other jobs, spread across 14 employers. The analysis excludes Farage's work for the Telegraph newspaper, which is recorded differently. | The majority of the work – totalling over 800 hours – was for three firms; GB News, Ca…
(2026-03-05). Israel's biggest defeat in war: losing secret Nuclear weapons? Iran reveals ultimate target. hindustantimes.com After U.S.—Israeli strikes kill Khamenei and hit Natanz, Iran warns it could target Israel's ultra‚Äësecret Dimona nuclear complex if regime‚Äëchange operations continue. As embassies shut, Arab oil hubs burn and Washington urges Americans to flee the region, Bibi's undeclared nuclear edge suddenly looks more vulnerable than ever.
(2026-03-05). Hezbollah leader pledges to continue fight against Israel. aljazeera.com Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has pledged to continue the group's fight against Israel, which continues to bomb Lebanon.
(2026-03-05). A guide to how the Iran war has ricocheted across the Middle East and beyond. scmp.com The unfolding Iran war has ricocheted across the region and beyond, with nearly every country in the Middle East sustaining damage from missile hits, drone strikes or shrapnel, many reporting casualties, and key embassies, economic engines and passageways closing down. Off the coast of Sri Lanka, a US submarine sank an Iranian warship as the war intensified and its footprint grew. | Foreign governments have for days urged their citizens to leave Middle East countries on any available commercial…
(2026-03-05). Tomgram: Maha Hilal, The "Legality" of Shooting Ships Out of the Water. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Count on this: a hospital ship isn't the only thing Donald Trump wants to send to Greenland. In fact, from the Caribbean to Nigeria to Iran, he seems ever more intent on (dis)organizing the world into a Trumpian …
(2026-03-05). Meeting with Imran remains out of reach for PTI; jailed party leaders call on govt to reconsider its approach. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: A meeting with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan remained out of reach for the party on Thursday, while jailed party leaders called on the government to reconsider its approach toward the former premier. | On Wednesday, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja had issued a list of six people for a meeting with Imran. The list had included MNAs Shahid Khattak, Shabbir Ali Qureshi, Javed Waraich, Adil Bazai, Sohail Sultan, and also Major (Retd) Fayyaz Ahmed. The list was sent to the jail authorities as per the direction of the apex court. | However, on Thursday, Qureshi told Dawn that when he, alongside…
(2026-03-05). Chinese economy remarkably resilient in 2025: government work report. ecns.cn The Chinese economy has proved remarkably resilient over the past year, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). A Poet and an Ayatollah have Passed, but Iran, the land of Rumi and Hafez, must Endure. juancole.com When they called your name at midnight, | In your thoughts, morning blossomed from a blood-stained horizon. | The small cells of Evin knew you well, | And the corridor, in its blood-soaked memory, | Had for years echoed the footsteps of martyrs. | Morning passed through you, and dawn opened inside you. ; ⚪ -Nemat MirzaZadeh for Said Soltanpour* | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated by the Israeli military on the morning of February 28th, 2026, alongside some family members including his wife. | Nemat MirzaZadeh ("M. Azarm"), a nationalist poet and literary figure who supported Prime Minister Mohammad Mo…
(2026-03-05). The mosaic of death by a thousand cuts. strategic-culture.su This is a Structured War of Attrition. And the screenplay has been written in Tehran. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Iran's Dec…
(2026-03-05). Ramadan under the blockade: The women of Havana's only mosque. nationofchange.org What will happen to the women living under the boot of the U.S. empire if women here sit back and merely wait for the next election cycle?>
(2026-03-05). Should we feel bad for Dubai influencers stuck in US-Israel war. newarab.com 
"That was meters away from us, that's the Fairmont Hotel," said white British fitness influencer Will Bailey in The moment came as Iran fired the first round of its
(2026-03-05). Washington's criminal war on Iran rapidly expanding throughout the Middle East and drawing in imperialist powers. wsws.org As more imperialist and regional powers are being dragged into the conflict, American imperialism is working to fuel ethnic civil war inside Iran by supplying arms to Kurdish nationalists.
(2026-03-05). Engaging non-state armed groups to protect missing people. icrc.org Protecting missing people: How non-state armed groups can make a difference…
(2026-03-05). ECP summons interior minister over delay in LG polls in Islamabad. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday summoned Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi over the delay in local government elections in the federal capital. | The term of the last local government in Islamabad expired in February 2021, and since then, elections have been delayed under various pretexts. As a result, around 2.5 million residents of Islamabad continue to face issues ranging from water shortages to unpaved streets. | A five-member ECP bench — headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja — took up the issue of delay in holding local government elections in Pu…
(2005-03-26). Pakistan beat Austria 4-2 to top pool in World Cup qualifiers. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan defeated Austria 4-2 in their third match of the FIH Men's World Cup Qualifier Round, strengthening their position at the top of the pool standings and securing a place in the semi-finals. | Pakistan delivered a disciplined performance at the Suez Canal Hockey Stadium, with forward Abu Bakar Mahmood scoring twice to lead the attack. Afraz and Muhammad Sufyan Khan added a goal each to complete the scoring for the Asian side. | Austria's resistance came through goals from Kellner and Scholz, but Pakistan maintained control for most of the match to seal a 4-2 victory. | Pakistan captain Ammad Shakeel But…
(2026-03-05). How Marco Rubio Signaled A New Era Of Western Colonial Aggression. popularresistance.org The unprovoked, illegal, and barbaric war launched against the Islamic Republic of Iran by the U.S. and the zionist entity (aka the State of Israel) was in no way shocking, surprising, or astounding. The months of U.S. military mobilizations in the Middle East and the rhetoric of high-ranking members of the U.S. and zionist entity's governments all acted as a specter for aggression as part of a rapacious desire to establish and maintain Western influence and control of Arab and Persian Middle Eastern states, their people, and their natural resources.
(2026-03-05). Pakistan to take emergency measures on petroleum pricing 'to keep markets liquid'. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to take a series of major measures —including weekly petroleum price revision, compensating oil companies for elevated costs of insurance and import premiums, and fuel conservation measures like mandatory work from home — to keep the markets liquid amid the drying out A summary is being submitted to the federal cabinet's Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) in this regard for action without delay as petroleum prices appeared to surge, informed sources told Daw…
(2026-03-05). Saturday 3/7: San José MakeBillionairesPAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-03-05). From Suez to Tehran: The War Against Iran and the Fracturing of the World Order. globalresearch.ca Empires almost never collapse in a sudden crash. They begin by waging wars they present as necessary. A war that reveals "the failure of U.S. military hegemony"
(2026-03-05). World Socialist Web Site interviews Will Lehman, candidate for UAW president. wsws.org Will Lehman is a rank-and-file autoworker at Mack Trucks who is running for president of the United Auto Workers union in 2026.
(2026-03-05). Majority in the U.S. opposes U.S.-Iran War. radiohc.cu Nearly six out of ten Americans disapprove of the US attack on Iran, and a majority consider it likely that this new military adventure ordered by President Donald Trump will lead to a protracted conflict. | Senator Bernie Sanders wrote in X: "Trump said we had to attack Iran because we can't allow it to 'have a nuclear weapon.' Really? This is the same president who in June said, 'Iran's nuclear facilities have been destroyed.' Vietnam. Iraq. Iran. Another lie. Another war." | But for Trump, the polls don't matter, and he asserted that he would be doing the right thing. At a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White…
(2026-03-05). Trump's Lawlessness Joins Strategic Use of Law to Create a Facade of Legitimacy. truthout.org In response to his sentencing following his conviction on 34 felonies in May 2024, President Trump stated that he had "won the election in a massive landslide, and the people of this country understand what's gone on. This has been a weaponization of government." Despite his conviction, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced him to an unconditional discharge with no consequences like prison, probation… |
(2026-03-05). Australia: Worsening conditions for Aboriginal workers and youth in latest "Closing the Gap" report. wsws.org The findings again underscore the widening gulf between official rhetoric and the lived conditions facing Indigenous people.
(2026-03-05). China sets 2026 economic growth target at 4.5 pct to 5 pct. ecns.cn China targets an economic growth of 4.5 percent to 5 percent this year and will strive for better in practice, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). Wednesday 3/11: No More Nukes On 15th Annviersary of Fukushiam: SF Rally At SF Japanese Consulate. indybay.org San Francisco Japanese Consulate | 275 Battery St/California St. | San Francisco…
(2026-03-05). ICRC president calls for restraint and de-escalation amidst hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the latest hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
(2026-03-05). Israel to attack 'Iran's underground missile sites' in second phase of war. geo.tv 
Smoke rises following an explosion, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 5, 2026. — ReutersFocus on bunkers storing ballistic missiles, equipment.One underground site struck overnight, says military.Analysts differ on Iran's remaining stockpile.
(2026-03-05). Could the Houthis close Bab al-Mandab amid the war on Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-03-05). Amid community pressure city in Iowa halts contract for plate reader cameras. peoplesworld.org 
CORALVILLE, Iowa—Following a meeting on February 24, the Coralville City Council voted 3-1 to cancel its $36,000 contract with Flock Safety and remove the city's automated license plate reader cameras (ALPRs). The decision follows months of community pressure and a recent legal threat from the Iowa Attorney General's office regarding the city's restrictions on the …
(2026-03-05). Trump's Other Endless War: How a Strike on Iran betrays his central Promise. juancole.com By Peter Rodgers | — | (
(2026-03-05). Trump II's 'Nuclear Renaissance": A Government Play. wattsupwiththat.com On January 26, the U.S. Department of Energy released the Fact Sheet, "The Energy Department Is Delivering on Accelerating the Deployment of Nuclear Power, subtitled "President Trump is Unleashing America's Next Nuclear Renaissance." | Nuclear Renaissance? Like that of Joe Biden? George W. Bush? Here is a summary of federal subsidies/initiatives for commercial nuclear power from the US Department of Energy (to date).
(2026-03-05). China to nurture emerging, future industries. ecns.cn China will nurture emerging industries and industries of the future, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). US Senator helps police drag anti-war protester from meeting. aljazeera.com US Senator Tim Sheehy joined police in forcefully ejecting anti-war protestor and former Marine Brian McGinnis.
(2026-03-05). Labor movement speaks out on Trump's war on Iran. peoplesworld.org 
As bombs continue to fall and the death toll continues to mount from the U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran, a growing number of labor unions are demanding an immediate end to the unconstitutional and "reckless aggression," pointing out that the working class will bear the heaviest price for a war they never wanted or consented …
(2026-03-05). Kurdish dissident groups preparing to join fight against Iran. newarab.com 
Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran, and the U.S. has asked Iraqi Kurds to support them, Kurdish officials told The Associated Press. | The Kurdish groups are widely seen as the most well-organised segment of the
(2026-03-05). Nepal votes in crucial general election amid tight security. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Voters across Nepal began casting their ballots on Thursday morning in a crucial general election being held in all 165 constituencies under tight security arrangements. The polls mark the first nationwide election since a wave of youth-led protests last year forced the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to step down.According to election officials, more than 18.9 million eligible voters are expected to take part in the democratic exercise to elect members to the 275-seat House of Representatives of Nepal. A total of 3,406 candidates are contesting 165 seats through the direct first-…
(2026-03-05). Pentagon Tells Congress It Won't Be Able To Intercept All Iranian Shahed Drones. news.antiwar.com Senior Trump administration officials told members of Congress during a closed-door briefing on Tuesday that Iran's Shahed attack drones are a major threat to the US military and that not all of them will be intercepted by US air defenses, CNN has reported. The report said that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of …
(2026-03-05). China to resolutely oppose hegemonism, power politics: government work report. ecns.cn China will resolutely oppose hegemonism and power politics and uphold international fairness and justice, according to a government work report submitted on Thursday to the national legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). Are US Pacific Bases Just Chinese Hostages? dissidentvoice.org Thanks to China's rare earth restrictions, the US cannot replace the high-technology weapons it is using in Ukraine and the Middle East. Washington just announced that it cannot defend any of its allies in the area apart from Israel, yet will still exhaust its defensive missile inventory within a week. — Godfree. In the annals …
(2026-03-05). Govt decides in principle to implement work-from-home, distance learning for fuel conservation. dawn.com ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday decided in principle to start weekly revisions for petroleum prices effective from March 8 and to implement measures such as distance learning and work-from-home for the conservation of fuel amid possible oil supply disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. | The national action plan was crystallised in consultation with the provinces at a meeting of the cabinet committee formed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for monitoring petrol prices due to the regional situation. | The action plan will be presented to PM Shehbaz on Friday. Subject to his clearance and…
(2026-03-05). Watch: Ronaldo practices at 'House of Nassr' amid reports he left Riyadh. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo, who is leading Al-Nassr FC, was Tuesday March 03, 2026 spotted training with teammates at House of Nassr, refuting the reports that the Portuguese Star Footballer has left Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing Iran-US-Israel war.
(2026-03-05). US won't let India become rival like China, Trump official says. scmp.com The US will not give India the same kind of economic advantages it gave China, which allowed that country to emerge as a major competitor, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on Thursday, signalling Washington's cautiousness in negotiations over a trade deal. | While the US wants to work with India to unlock its "limitless potential," India should understand that "we are not going to make the same mistakes with India that we made with China 20 years ago", Landau said at the Raisina…
(2026-03-05). Angola's President Signs Repressive Civil Society Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Angola's President Joà£o Lourenàßo, December 4, 2024. | © 2024 Ben Curtis/AP Photo | Angolan President Joà£o Lourenàßo has signed into law new legislation that regulates the operation of nongovernmental organizations and other groups in the country. Civil society organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have warned about the serious risks the law poses to civic space in Angola.Published on March 2, the law grants the government broad powers to authorize, monitor, suspend, and financially restrict civil society organizations under vague notions of "securi…
(2026-03-05). The Death of Mencho and the Delusion. counterpunch.org 
The killing of Jesús "Mencho"—born Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes—has once again pushed Mexico into the headlines. The violence of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) is extreme and systemic. Mexicans are murdered in staggering numbers. Thousands have been forcibly disappeared and buried in clandestine graves. Journalists are assassinated with chilling regularity. Local politicians who defy cartel
(2026-03-05). Sindh apex committee orders enhanced security for foreigners. dawn.com KARACHI: The Sindh Apex Committee reviewed the tense security situation following the United States and Israel's The 33rd meeting of the provincial apex committee, a high-level forum of civil and military leadership, was held at the Sindh Chief Minister House to conduct a comprehensive review of the progress under the National Action Plan, ongoing operat…
(2026-03-05). Passage to a Better World. portside.org Passage to a Better World |
(2026-03-05). China's 2026 gov't work report: Confidence in era of caution. ecns.cn The focus on high-level self-reliance and strength in science and technology underscores a transition toward original innovation, particularly in frontier fields like biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and information technology."ÄÄ"ÄÄThis shift is vital.
(2005-03-26). PM Shehbaz holds briefing with JI on geopolitical tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held an in-camera briefing with a Jamat-e-Islami delegation led by Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday at the Prime Minister's Office to discuss the current geopolitical situation, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | The delegation included Liaqat Baloch, Mian Muhammad Aslam, and Asif Luqman Qazi. | The PMO said the delegation received an in-camera briefing on the current situation in Afghanistan, Iran, the Middle East, and the Gulf region. "The delegation was informed about Pakistan's diplomatic efforts and initiatives," the statement added. | PM…
(2026-03-05). Nepal goes to the polls; voters seek change after youth-led protests. geo.tv 
(2026-03-05). Sunday 3/8: Niles & Fremont: Int'l Women's Day Rally – We Demand a Free America! No Wars! No ICE! indybay.org Niles Town Plaza | 37592 Niles Boulevard | Fremont, CA, 94536…
(2026-03-05). Texan James Talarico: is this the face of Democrats' 2026 US midterm hopes? scmp.com James Talarico barely mentioned Donald Trump when he finally got to give his victory speech on Wednesday night as Democrats' nominee for US Senate in Texas. | But the 36-year-old state lawmaker is now a frontman for the left's opposition to Trump, not just in his own state but around the country. With his victory over US congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, the state lawmaker from Austin will test whether a smiling message of unity and change is enough to answer voters' frustrations amid discord at…
(2026-03-05). Afghan Taliban aware of Pakistan's concerns, must take verifiable steps for ceasefire: senior security official. dawn.com PESHAWAR: A senior security official has said that the Afghan Taliban were well aware of Pakistan's concerns and demands, adding that the regime needed to take "verifiable steps" if it wanted a ceasefire or a dialogue. | Relations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are at their lowest point in the four years since the group came to power. On Feb 22, Pakistan
(2026-03-05). Iran war: Know what is happening on Day 6 of US—Israel offensive on Iran. ptcnews.tv Day 6 of Iran-Israel-US war: The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has entered its sixth day, with the situation inside Iran worsening and tensions spreading across several parts of the Middle East, including the Gulf region, Lebanon and Iraq.Fighting is now unfolding on multiple fronts while threats to global shipping routes and new military developments are expanding the scope of the conflict beyond Iran's borders.Situation inside Iran: Death toll crosses 1,000According to Iranian state media, the death toll from five days of US and Israeli strikes has reached 1,045, while more than 6,000 p…
(2026-03-05). Farage slams Starmer over Iran stance, says UK lacks leadership & naval strength. hindustantimes.com Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launched a blistering attack on United Kingdom prime minister Keir Starmer during a press conference in London, picking up on comments made by United States president Donald Trump about the British leader's stance on strikes against Iran. Farage joked that "to say Starmer's no Churchill is quite an understatement," before accusing the prime minister of dithering, lacking leadership, and merely following events rather than shaping them. He claimed Starmer's performance over the past few days had been "abject" and went further by arguing that the Royal Navy was no longer truly servicea…
(2026-03-05). China vows resolute fight against 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces. ecns.cn China has pledged to resolutely fight separatist forces aimed at "Taiwan independence" and oppose external interference, according to a government work report submitted to the annual session of the National People's Congress, or the national legislature, which opened Thursday.
(2026-03-05). China to continue to apply appropriately accommodative monetary policy in 2026: report. ecns.cn China will continue to apply an appropriately accommodative monetary policy in 2026, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). Spanish PM Fires Back At Trump Over Threats To Cut Trade. popularresistance.org Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responded on 4 March to US President Donald Trump's threat to cut trade with Madrid, doubling down on his country's refusal to participate in the war on Iran. | Spain will "not be complicit in something that is bad for the world — and that is also contrary to our values and interests — simply out of fear of reprisals from someone," Sanchez said in a speech on Wednesday. "You can't respond to one illegality with another because that's how humanity's great disasters begin." | "You can't play Russian roulette with the destiny…
(2026-03-05). Chemical Plants Keep Exploding, but Trump's EPA Is Rolling Back Safety Rules Anyway. capitalbnews.org 
In September 2023, sirens blared again across Hopewell, Virginia, after oleum, commonly known as fuming sulfuric acid, leaked from the AdvanSix chemical plant. The plant, one of many big polluters in the predominantly Black city, had at least 66 violations of the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act at the time. And this …
(2026-03-05). Deputy President Mashatile to attend SA Rugby annual awards. sanews.gov.za Deputy President Mashatile to attend SA Rugby annual awards | Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend and hand over awards at the South African Rugby Player of the Year Awards ceremony at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Thursday evening. ⚪ The annual awards recognise and honour players, coaches and clubs who demonstrated high performance during the 2025 rugby season, celebrating excellence both on and off the field. ⚪ As a champion of social cohesion and nation building initiatives across the country, Mashatile is expected to highlight the role of sport particularly rugby in prom…
(2026-03-05). Shocking! US troops told Iran war is 'god's plan' to bring Armageddon, 'Trump anointed by Jesus…'. hindustantimes.com Allegations have surfaced claiming that some U.S. military briefings linked the conflict with Iran to religious rhetoric, raising debate over the separation of faith and military policy. According to complaints cited by the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, more than 100 service members reported concerns that commanders referenced biblical themes, including "God's plan" and end-times narratives, during readiness discussions related to potential deployment. One formal complaint alleges that a combat-unit commander described President Donald Trump as "anointed by Jesus," claims the White House has denied.
(2026-03-05). First primaries held in US mid-term election campaign. wsws.org The Republicans and Democrats, the two main parties of the financial oligarchy, poured tens of millions into contests in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas.
(2026-03-05). Trump demands Iran forces surrender or die, wants say on next leader. scmp.com US President Donald Trump called on Iran's armed forces on Thursday to surrender or face the consequences and urged the nation's diplomats to request asylum at their postings around the world. | "I'm once again calling on all members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, the military and the police, to lay down their arms," Trump said. "So you'll be perfectly safe with total immunity, or you'll face absolutely guaranteed death, and I don't want to see that."
(2026-03-05). Minab school bombing: Trump aide questioned over attack that killed 175 amid Iran-US-Israel war. hindustantimes.com The White House has responded to reports claiming that a U.S. airstrike hit a girls' elementary school in Iran's Minab region, allegedly killing 175 people. During a tense exchange with reporters, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States has no confirmation that American forces carried out the strike, adding that the Department of Defense is currently investigating the incident. Leavitt strongly rejected accusations that the U.S. military deliberately targets civilians, stating that the United States Armed Forces do not strike civilian infrastructure. She also accused the Iranian regime…
(2026-03-05). European states move to secure Red Sea navigation, protect Cyprus. scmp.com European powers said ‚Å on Thursday they would work together to safeguard shipping in the Red Sea and send naval and other assets to protect Cyprus as the expanding US-Iran war entered its sixth day. | The conflict — which has widened beyond Gulf states to the Mediterranean, where a drone strike hit a British airbase on Cyprus on Monday, and as far afield as Asia — has convulsed global markets and sent oil and gas prices soaring.
(2026-03-05). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-05). Cuba reaffirms food priority at FAO Regional Conference. radiohc.cu Cuban Minister of Labor and Social Security, Jesús Otamendiz, affirmed that building a sovereign, sustainable, and equitable food system is a national security priority for the Caribbean nation. | Speaking at the 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Brazil's capital from March 2 to 6, the minister stated that this task is being undertaken despite facing a very complex situation, exacerbated by the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States. | This isolation, he indicated, is evident in policies that are described as unjust,…
(2026-03-05). Azmi Bishara's new book examines Arab democratic transitions. newarab.com 
A new English-language book by prominent Arab intellectual Titled Arduous Paths: On the Theory and Practice of Democratic Transition, the volume brings Bishara's influential scholarship on democracy…
(2026-03-05). Take, bless, break and share: Bad Bunny and Puerto Rico's mofongo. anabaptistworld.org Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves and gave them to his disciples to set before the people, and he divided the two fish among them all. And all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces …
(2026-03-05). Emerging industries will drive China's growth. ecns.cn China intends to drive growth by cultivating its emerging and future industries, Premier Li Qiang said at the country's annual two sessions gathering in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-03-05). Saturday 3/7: San Jose: Stop the War on Iran – National Day of Action. indybay.org Cesar Chavez Plaza, San Jose…
(2026-03-05). We Are Someone's Dirty Work. dissidentvoice.org "Love In Tehran" © Jan Oberg "We are someone's dirty work. And by "us," I mean Iranians actually living in Iran. It doesn't matter what group you think you belong to or what you believe; at the end of the day, our lives are just a resource for someone else's agenda. We are the currency …
(2026-03-05). Of Presidential Power and Prison Riots in Guatemala. nacla.org 
A wave of violence inside and outside prisons drew attention to President Bernardo Arévalo's fragile political balancing act between the gangs and a corrupt political class.
(2026-03-05). Why the Trump administration doesn't just break the law. nationofchange.org Whether the Trump administration cloaks its actions in legal rationales or disregards legality altogether, communities at home and abroad continue to resist.
(2026-03-05). Israel decided to kill Khamenei in November, defence minister says. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, March 5 (Reuters) – Israel took the decision to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in November and was planning to carry out the operation around six months later, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday. Khamenei was killed in the first hours of the U.S.-Israeli air campaign that began on Saturday in the first assassination of a country's top ruler by an airstrike.
(2026-03-05). China's AI sector tops $165 billion in 2025, minister says. ecns.cn The output of China's core artificial intelligence industry exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan ($165 billion) in 2025, with more than 6,200 companies operating in the field, said Li Lecheng, head of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, on Thursday.
(2026-03-05). Lies, distortions, and propaganda: how the U.S. mainstream media coverage on Iran hides the truth. mondoweiss.net 
Even those familiar with the biased U.S. mainstream coverage of the Middle East are shocked at how bad the reporting on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has been.
(2026-03-05). Travellers recall sleepless nights after return from Gulf. dawn.com 
PARIS: More relieved passengers arrived home from the Gulf region on Wednesday as further flights resumed five days into the war triggered by US-Israeli attacks on Iran. | Aviation analytics company Cirium said that of the more than 36,000 flights scheduled to fly to or from the Middle East, more than 20,000 had been cancelled since Saturday. | As airlines resumed limited flights out of hubs including Dubai and Riyadh, governments also chartered planes to bring home citizens affected by the turmoil, which stranded tens of thousands of travellers worldwide. | Passengers touching down at airports in Australia, Fran…
(2026-03-05). Saturday 3/7: Colma: Brave Women Against Fascism for a Free America Sidewalk Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Junipero Serra and Serramonte Blvd for sign waving | 1500 Collins Avenue | Colma, CA 94014…
(2026-03-05). US trade union bureaucracy silent as Trump launches illegal war against Iran. wsws.org The silence is a deliberate act of support and complicity, in line with the American union apparatus' decades of support for imperialist war…
(2026-03-05). NicaNotes, 3.5.2026: One Canadian Woman's Experience of Nicaragua. afgj.org 
by Aliya Haer (Aliya Haer is a fifty-year-old woman with an academic background in human-environmental relationships. She works for a self-governing First Nation in British Columbia, Canada, and lives half the year in Nicaragua.) Nicaragua is a remarkable country, one which I've become fiercely attached to over the last twelve years of coming here and…
(2026-03-05). No country has the right to dictate the destiny of other countries: spokesperson on Iran situation. ecns.cn Regarding the Iran situation, Chinese spokesperson for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress Lou Qinjian said on Wednesday that no country has the right to dominate international affairs, dictate the destiny of other countries, or monopolize development advantages, let alone impose whatever it wishes on the world.
(2026-03-05). Live Updates: Iran retaliates after US, Israel Joint military strikes. ummid.com The United States and Israel in a joint military strikes about one hour ago Saturday February 08, 2026 have bombed several cities of Iran, including the capital Tehran, even as the latter said it is retaliating with force.
(2026-03-05). Over 85 dead as US sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast. ummid.com IRIS Dena 75, an Iranian warship, sank off Sri Lanka coast in the Indian Ocean after it was attacked by US submarines, the Americans said Wednesday March 04, 2026.
(2026-03-05). China to create new forms of smart economy: government work report. ecns.cn China will advance and expand its "AI Plus" initiative, promote faster application of new-generation intelligent terminals and AI agents, and encourage large-scale commercial application of AI in key sectors and fields, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.
(2026-03-05). Operation Epic Fury: A Mass of Shifting Objectives. bylinetimes.com Senator Mark Warner walked out of a Gang of Eight intelligence briefing on Monday and told reporters that the stated objectives of the Iran War had shifted, by his count, four or five times in four days. Nuclear capacity. Ballistic missiles. Regime change. Something unspecified. He did not sound confused. He sounded like a man watching a technique he recognised and had no tool to stop. | That technique has a history. | Vladislav Surkov, the Russian political strategist who shaped Putin's information environment for two decades, held a conviction that most Western analysts spent years dismissing. | Surkov had n…
(2026-03-05). Community Concern About Flock LPR Cameras in Troy. mediasanctuary.org A community member had no idea that Flock Safety cameras have been installed in Troy, NY since 2023. Once Dierdre Shea noticed one in her neighborhood, she started researching these Automated License Plate Readers. Now, she is speaking out and hopes you will join her at the March 5, 2026 Troy City Council Meeting.
(2026-03-05). Middle East crisis hits local industries. dawn.com KARACHI: The ongoing Middle East crisis is beginning to affect local industries, while a Japanese auto assembler also fears supply disruptions in the arrival of imported parts and accessories as global routes are disrupted. | Agritech Ltd has In a stock filing, the company stated that Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) has officially communicated regarding a "Poten…
(2026-03-05). Cuba's economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship. aljazeera.com Havana's streets have changed as a US fuel blockade restricts the movements of vehicles and people and hits businesses.
(2026-03-05). The Bombs Over Iran Prove Trump Sold Out the Working Class. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer A strike on Iran wouldn't be "just another tough call" in foreign policy. It would be a line you don't cross, the kind of decision that doesn't merely change a policy, but exposes what a movement has become. Because the original emotional engine of MAGA wasn't tax rates or think-tank doctrine. …
(2026-03-05). How electrifying a Bay Area rail system made trains faster, cleaner, and more frequent. grist.org 
Adina Levin took Caltrain to San Francisco from her home in Menlo Park one night last month. A 40-minute ride on a train seems mundane, but Levin's trip reflected a big change to the region's transportation ecosystem — the result of a sweeping modernization of the rail corridor. | Caltrain, the commuter rail line linking San Francisco to Silicon Valley, spent
(2026-03-05). Desde España envían nuevo contenedor solidario hacia Cuba. radiohc.cu Un nuevo contenedor de ayuda fue enviado desde España hacia Cuba, con destino al hospital de Matanzas y al vecindario de Marianao, en La Habana, informaron hoy las personas a cargo del tema. | Este cargamento se preparó en Torrelavega, Cantabria, y pronto saldrá del puerto de Bilbao, que está en el País Vasco. Está organizado por SODePAZ, que cuenta con el apoyo financiero de varias agrupaciones, como Matanzas Suiza, Medicuba España, Asociación La Gran Piedra y la Asociación de Amistad Hispano Cubana de Málaga. | Según SODePaz, las donaciones llegaron del Hospital Sierrallana de Torrelavega, el Hospital de Laredo…
(2026-03-05). Argentina: Todas las formas de vida en peligro. Autodefensa! indybay.org Mientras no organicemos la AUTODEFENSA DE CADA TERRITORIO… °TODAS LAS FORMAS DE VIDA ESTAN EN PELIGRO!
(2026-03-05). Whose War is Iran Fighting? ummid.com The de facto villain in this war against Iran is none other than Israel with an extensive support of U.S. President Donald J. Trump to the war-mongering Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2026-03-05). Detengan las guerras, silencien las bombas. indybay.org Estados Unidos e Israel han lanzado ataques contra Irán, arrastrando a Oriente Medio a otro ciclo de destrucción.
(2026-03-05). Legisladores ecuatorianos rechazan decisión de su Gobierno de expulsar misión de Cuba. radiohc.cu Legisladores ecuatorianos en la oposición rechazan hoy la decisión del Gobierno de declarar al embajador de Cuba como persona non grata y de expulsar a toda la misión diplomática de ese país, una acción que consideran preocupante. | El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana anunció este miércoles que, basándose en el artículo 9 de la Convención de Viena sobre Relaciones Diplomáticas, todos los representantes cubanos tenían 48 horas para dejar el país, sin dar más detalles. | La presidenta del Grupo Interparlamentario de Amistad Ecuador—Cuba, Liliana Duran, dijo que ´no es una decisión…
(2026-03-05). China advierte sobre "ataques decisivos" contra separatistas en Taiwán. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades centrales de China pretenden combatir a los separatistas taiwaneses y asestarles "golpes decisivos". Así lo afirma el informe de la 4. ™ sesión de la XIV Asamblea Popular Nacional (el máximo órgano legislativo de China).
(2026-03-05). Conférence internationale condamnant l'offensive américaine contre l'Iran. radiohc.cu Saint-Domingue, 5 mars (RHC) — Le Comité de coordination de la Conférence internationale des partis et organisations marxistes-léninistes (CIPOML) a condamné aujourd'hui l'agression militaire menée par les États-Unis et Israà´l contre l'Iran, telle que rapportée par le journal Lucha, organe du Parti communiste du travail de la République dominicaine. | La CIPOML considère cet événement comme une preuve de la politique belliciste de l'impérialisme américain, qu'elle qualifie de principale source de guerre, d'instabilité et de menace pour la paix mondiale. | Dans un communiqué, l'organisation affirme qu…
(2026-03-05). El mensaje de Petro a EE.UU.: "Para destruir los carteles mafiosos hay que ir juntos" cubadebate.cu El presidente colombiano, Gustavo Petro, insistió instó a la cooperación conjunta entre EE.UU. y los países latinoamericanos para poder derrotar a los cárteles de la droga.
(2026-03-05). Questa è una bomba, una bomba sporca! strategic-culture.su La leadership europea rappresenta una minaccia concreta, evidente e inequivocabile per la sicurezza globale. | Segue nostro Alla pazzia non c'è mai fine | Nel contesto del conflitto russo-ucraino, le dichiarazioni provenienti dall'Servizio di Intelligence Estero della Federazione Russa (SVR) hanno riacceso il dibattito internazionale, occupato da mesi in altre vicende di grande delicatezza, circa il rischio di un'ulteriore escalation mil…
2026-03-05: US and Israel attack more countries, as Iran war chaos spreads
After launching a war of aggression against Iran, Trump and Netanyahu are attacking more countries. Israel invaded Lebanon and besieged Gaza. US soldiers are fighting in Ecuador and shooting Pakistani protesters. Trump even threatened an embargo on Spain, demanding to use its military bases. Ben Norton explains.