2025-03-11: News Headlines

Staff (2025-03-11). "This Is All Retaliatory": Judge Blocks Mahmoud Khalil's Deportation as Trump Vows More Arrests. democracynow.org A federal judge has blocked the deportation of recent Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent legal resident of the U.S. who was arrested by immigration authorities for helping organize campus solidarity protests with Gaza. He had been receiving daily threats stemming from an online smear campaign launched by pro-Israel activists before his arrest and repeatedly appealed to university administrators for protection. Khalil, who is a Palestinian green card holder, is married to a U.S. citizen. Upon his arrest, he was separated from his pregnant wife and transported to a detention facility in Louisi…

action.eko (2025-03-11). Columbia: Stop the Repression Against students. action.eko.org Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate from Columbia University, has vanished. ICE agents stormed his residence.

Staff (2025-03-11). Headlines for March 11, 2025. democracynow.org Ukrainian Drones Kill 3 in Moscow; U.S. and Ukrainian Officials Meet in Jeddah for Ceasefire Talks, Israel Accused of Weaponizing Aid and "Imposing Starvation" Amid Gaza Blockade, Judge Blocks Deportation of Green Card Holder and Columbia Campus Protest Leader Mahmoud Khalil, Linda McMahon Warns Universities to Combat "Antisemitism" or Lose Funding, Syria's Kurdish Forces Sign Deal to Join Interim Syrian Government, Ex-Philippines Leader Rodrigo Duterte Arrested on ICC Warrant for Drug War Killings, U.S. Stocks Plummet as Trump's Trade War Takes Its Toll, Elon Musk Says DOGE Is…

____ (2025-03-11). Legal Showdown: Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil and U.S. Immigration Policy. devdiscourse.com Palestinian activist and Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil's legal battle has emerged as a significant test of U.S. immigration policy under the Trump administration. The U.S. government is poised to propose the next legal steps in federal court, following Khalil's arrest and a temporary block on his deportation.

Staff (2025-03-11). Noura Erakat: Trump's Abuses & Mahmoud Khalil's Arrest Are Products of U.S. Imperialism Coming Home. democracynow.org Palestinian human rights attorney Noura Erakat responds to the arrest of Columbia University student protest leader Mahmoud Khalil and situates it in the long, bipartisan history of anti-Palestine suppression of free speech. "It was the Biden administration, it was the Democratic establishment, that has created the conditions that we are now seeing taken advantage of," she says of Khalil's targeting by the Trump administration for deportation. Erakat calls for continued resistance and study of U.S. imperialism and Zionism in the face of racist repression. "This is the precise moment we sho…

Chris Walker (2025-03-11). Judge Halts Trump Administration's Attempts to Deport Mahmoud Khalil. truthout.org A federal judge has blocked, for now, the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a former student at Columbia University who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, ostensibly for his involvement and leadership during student-led demonstrations against Israel's genocidal attacks on Palestinians. Khalil's detention and planned deportation came days after President Donald… |

Ed Sykes (2025-03-11). Trump's persecution of anti-genocide protester Mahmoud Khalil sparks mass resistance. thecanary.co The Donald Trump administration's arrest of prominent anti-genocide protester Mahmoud Khalil has sparked mass resistance. There are serious concerns about the dangerous precedent it sets, and the potential consequences if the government's efforts are successful. Trump's predecessor Joe Biden set the ball rolling by allowing the repression and demonisation of students protesting Israel's genocide in […] | By

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Protesters denounce arrest of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil. aljazeera.com Protesters in the US have marched to demand the release of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). A 'dangerous' moment: Advocates denounce arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil. aljazeera.com Rights groups argue that the Trump administration is using anti-Semitism as a pretext to clamp down on free speech.

WSWS (2025-03-11). Free Mahmoud Khalil! Mobilize the working class against Trump's dictatorship! wsws.org The detention and threatened deportation of the Palestinian graduate student at Columbia University is a threat to the democratic rights of all workers and young people.

newarab (2025-03-11). White House condemned for using 'shalom' to taunt Mahmoud Khalil. newarab.com

newarab (2025-03-11). ‚Å Judge temporarily blocks Mahmoud Khalil's deportation. newarab.com A US judge on Monday ordered that Palestinian Columbia student Trump

newarab (2025-03-11). Terror as Trump sends Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil to black site. newarab.com The "abduction and detention" of Mahmoud Khalil, a recent graduate of Khalil, an Algerian citizen of Palestinian heritage and a US

newarab (2025-03-11). Trump: Pro-Palestinian campus protester arrest 'first of many'. newarab.com "We know there are more students at Columbia and other Universities across the Country who have engaged in pro-terrorist, anti-Semitic, anti-American activity, and the Trump Administration will not tolerate it," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. | Mahmoud Khalil, one of the most p…

Antiwar Dot Com (2025-03-11). Thousands reported killed in Syria as HTS-allied forces attack, execute Alawites. thegrayzone.com Editor's note: Sectarian Sunni forces linked to the new HTS-led government of Syria have massacred over 1300 Alawites in the past week, according to a conservative estimate. The Grayzone has spoken to staff from a Western aid organization currently on the ground in Syria who say the death toll is much higher than the official count. They told us that over 4000 Alawites have been killed, thousands are wounded with little access to medical assistance, and some 200,000 are internally …

Editor (2025-03-11). Sectarian Violence Sweeps Syria as Western-Backed Security Forces Rampage in Alawite Towns. scheerpost.com

Staff (2025-03-11). "A Devastating Tragedy": 1,000+ People Killed in Syria Amid Reports of Massacres Against Alawites. democracynow.org In Syria, over a thousand people have been killed, the vast majority of them civilians, in a spate of massacres largely targeting the country's Alawite religious minority. Syria's longtime ruling family, the Assads, are members of the Alawite sect. The recent clashes began Thursday after coordinated attacks by gunmen linked to the former regime killed over 200 members of the new government's security forces. In response, government forces along with armed groups and individuals poured into Alawite villages throughout the region, carrying out reprisal attacks. Syria's interim President Ahme…

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-11). Kurdish-Led SDF To Join Syrian State in Landmark Agreement. themedialine.org

tn.ai (2025-03-11). Iran Condemns Civilian Killings in Syria, Warns of Israeli Gains. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's special envoy for Syrian affairs condemned the killing of innocent civilians from various minority groups in Syria, stating that instability in the country serves Israel's interests.

Staff (2025-03-11). Syrian massacre. Œë comparison with the Armenian genocide. defenddemocracy.press The massacre on the Syrian coast resembles the Armenian Genocide in scale According to the Russian channel Rybar: "We did some math: it turns out that the average number of people killed per day during the Armenian Genocide was 450 . According to very conditional, objective data only, 80 more people are being killed per …

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos (2025-03-11). Kurds sign deal in Syria: Case for US troops there 'weaker than ever'. responsiblestatecraft.org Amid all of the violence on the Syrian coast this week, there was one development Monday that may reduce the chaos in the northeast: the new Sunni leadership

The Canary (2025-03-11). The chaos in Buriticupu is a microcosm of the climate crisis unfolding around us. thecanary.co In the Brazilian city of Buriticupu, alarming environmental issues are causing residents to abandon their homes as the ground slowly sinks beneath their feet. In this northeastern Amazon region, a state of emergency has been announced as approximately 1,200 individuals face the prospect of displacement due to hazardous landslides, which have already claimed several buildings. […] | By

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Covid-19, cinco años de la declaración de pandemia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) A cinco años de la declaración de pandemia a la Covid-19 aún existen riesgos, advierte hoy la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), en un informe que repasa los principales momentos de la crisis sanitaria, que paralizó al planeta.

ICRC (2025-03-11). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. icrc.org

Staff (2025-03-11). Chad, India y Pakistán lideran la lista de países con el aire más contaminado, según análisis global. cubadebate.cu Un estudio reciente determinó que solo siete países cumplen con las directrices de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) sobre calidad del aire, mientras que la mayoría de las naciones superan los niveles seguros de contaminación. La empresa suiza de tecnología IQAir analizó más de 40 000 estaciones de monitoreo de la calidad del aire en 8 954 ubicaciones de 138 países.

____ (2025-03-11). Markets Waver Amid Ceasefire News and U.S. Tariff Concerns. devdiscourse.com Financial markets showed some recovery as investors reacted positively to Ukraine's ceasefire agreement with Russia, achieved during U.S.-brokered talks in Saudi Arabia. However, concerns linger over U.S. economic policies, particularly the announcement of increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada.

newleftreview (2025-03-11). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.

The Canary (2025-03-11). Protest set to take place over Welsh public sector pension scheme's funding of genocide and climate crisis. thecanary.co On Wednesday 12 March, climate campaigners will join other groups from across Wales to demonstrate at the quarterly Wales Pension Partnership joint governance committee meeting in Swansea. They collectively demand that the Wales Pension Partnership (WPP), the local government pension scheme pool, strengthens its Responsible Investment policy. They are calling for funded activities to contribute […] | By

ICRC (2025-03-11). Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair. icrc.org

____ (2025-03-11). Hostage Crisis on Pakistan Train Sparks Balochistan Turmoil. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events, separatist militants in southwestern Pakistan announced on Tuesday that they had taken hostages during an attack on a heavily populated train. Their demands came with a grim ultimatum as they held hundreds on board.

____ (2025-03-11). Trump Seeks Russia's Agreement on Ukraine Ceasefire. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump announced hopes for Russian cooperation on a ceasefire plan formed by the U.S. and Ukraine. Trump revealed intentions for U.S. officials to meet with Russian counterparts either Tuesday or Wednesday.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Ukraine targets Moscow ahead of ceasefire talks with US. aljazeera.com 'Massive' drone attack launched on Russian capital as Kyiv officials prepare to try to mend US ties in ceasefire talks.

Associated Press (2025-03-11). Syria's government signs breakthrough deal with US-backed SDF. scmp.com Deal aims to integrate Kurdish-led SDF-controlled entities into Syrian state institutions.

The Independent (2025-03-11). üü• UPDF deploys in South Sudan as Salva Kiir faces revolt. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has deployed in South Sudan to help prop up the government of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Chief of Défense Forces-CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba has revealed. "UPDF Commandos arriving in Juba to support South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) in the current crisis. Operation 'Mlinzi …

____ (2025-03-11). Starmer's Stand: Push for Peace in Ukraine. devdiscourse.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed Ukraine's 30-day ceasefire proposal, urging Russia to cease hostilities. He acknowledged the diplomatic progress made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Ukraine ready to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire plan. aljazeera.com US says it will 'immediately' resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal, agrees to start talks with Russia. aljazeera.com The US says Ukraine has accepted a ceasefire proposal and agreed to start negotiations to end the war with Russia.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Why is Israel trying to rewrite the Gaza ceasefire? aljazeera.com Former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy argues Israel will continue to thwart attempts to solidify the ceasefire in Gaza.

newarab (2025-03-11). Ceasefire talks begin in Doha as Israel cuts Gaza's power supply. newarab.com A senior Hamas official said that a fresh round of "A new round of ceasefire negotiations began today," Abdul Rahman Shadid said in a statement. "Our movement is dealing with these negotiations positively and responsibly." | Israel has also sent a team of negotiators for talks aimed at extending the fragile ceasefire in Gaza but has so far not commented on the talks. | "We hope that the current…

newarab (2025-03-11). Saudi-hosted talks see Ukraine accept 30-day ceasefire plan. newarab.com Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia in In the first high-level US-Ukraine meeting since President "Today we ma…

aljazeera (2025-03-11). How Israel uses starvation as a weapon in Gaza. aljazeera.com Researches say Palestinians in Gaza have lost an average of 18kg due to extreme hunger caused by Israel's war.

newarab (2025-03-11). Arab nations warn Israel is 'imposing starvation' on Gaza. newarab.com

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-03-11). People Who Defend Trump's Assault On Free Speech Are Mindless Sheep. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Words can't express how disgusted I am with Trump supporters who defend their president stomping out speech rights for Israel after spending years wailing about the loss of free speech in America.

Eileen Kinch (2025-03-11). Documentary highlights the tensions, isolation of being 'Black + Evangelical'. anabaptistworld.org A new documentary is shedding light on a group of people who are part of the evangelical Christian tradition in a way, said Wheaton College theology professor Vincent Bacote, "that's not just white and being a Republican." Black evangelicals, said Bacote, are too often unseen — the "orphan in our home faith community." Over the …

Eva Canan (2025-03-11). Victims twice over: Dialogue with IACHR on states' obligations on corruption and human rights in Latin America. fidh.org During the 192nd Period of Sessions of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and some of its members in Latin America, together with Transparency International (TI), national chapters of TI in the region, and the Due Process of Law Foundation, dialogued about the role of the IACHR with regard to corruption's impact on human rights, emphasising the need to give greater space to victims of corruption.
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Hugo GABBERO (2025-03-11). Malaysia: Judicial harassment against SUARAM members Sevan Doraisamy and Azura Nasron. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2025-03-11). Tajikistan: Continued arbitrary detention of independent journalist Rukhshona Khakimoval. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2025-03-11). Bahrain: Detained human rights defender Ali AlHajee must be released immediately. fidh.org

Lucia Posteraro (2025-03-11). Disastrous Omnibus proposal erodes EU's corporate accountability commitments and slashes human rights and environmental protections. fidh.org

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-11). Israeli Settlers Stole 1,500 Herd Animals From Bedouins, Rights Group Says. themedialine.org

tn.ai (2025-03-11). Iran Navy Chief Highlights Presence of New Powers in High Seas. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As Iran, China, and Russia conduct joint naval drills in the northern Indian Ocean, Iran's Navy chief stressed that new maritime powers are emerging.

tn.ai (2025-03-11). Iran Rejects External Pressure, Defends Human Rights Stance. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will not succumb to external pressure, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Monday, emphasizing the country's independence and historical resistance against coercion.

WSWS (2025-03-11). 9 lies in the UAW contract "highlights" for Indianapolis Rolls-Royce workers. wsws.org With a ratification vote scheduled for Wednesday, new information has emerged refuting UAW claims that it won the "best contract in 25 years."

ICRC (2025-03-11). Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support. icrc.org

____ (2025-03-11). Terror on Tracks: Attack on Jaffar Express Highlights Ongoing Balochistan Conflict. devdiscourse.com In a shocking development, suspected Baloch gunmen fired upon the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan, Pakistan, resulting in injuries and a hostage situation involving over 100 passengers. The incident has sparked a military response, with ongoing efforts to rescue those trapped.

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Challenging the right's misogyny offensive. greenleft.org.au

Amos Harel (2025-03-11). Despite IDF efforts to obscure it, soldiers' burden and doubts hinder Israel's reconquest of Gaza. haaretz.com Despite the far-right's fantasy of resettling Gaza and expelling Palestinians, the Israeli public prefers a hostage deal, even at the cost of ending the war. Meanwhile, the U.S. backdoor negotiations with Hamas shows Trump prioritizes a deal over resettlement…

newarab (2025-03-11). Rights groups accuse Bahrain of mistreating detained minors. newarab.com Two rights groups accused The Gulf monarchy has

newarab (2025-03-11). William Schabas: Genocide for others but why not for Gaza? newarab.com As both an academic and legal practitioner, there are a few individuals who have studied genocide the way William Schabas has for over 35 years. | At the start of his career, he was among the first Western voices to warn of an impending genocide in Rwanda back in 1993. Today, he is professor of international law at Middlesex University and professor of international human rights at Leiden University. | Canada-born Schabas, who lost relatives in the Holocaust, also sits on the advisory board of the Israel Law Review and the Journal of International Criminal Justice, and has published dozens of books, including…

newarab (2025-03-11). A Gazan mother's Ramadan recipes brought to your kitchen >. newarab.com We used to buy string lights and children's toys and wake up to the sound of the mesaharati banging his drum, waking us up for our suhur meal and the adhaan calling out from the mosques. No family suhur gathering was complete without the sound of la…

Abby Zimet (2025-03-11). Amidst Abiding Evil, Stupid and Racist, Selma Is Now. commondreams.org In Orwellian juxtaposition, this weekend marked the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when racial justice marchers "rewrote the story of the civil rights movement in their blood" even as the current regime moves ever further to erase that story and many others by deleting thousands of images of unholy diversity – women, minorities, yes the Enola Gay – and banning pernicious words like "at risk," "bias," "equity," "female," "marginalize," "systemic," the history of who we've been and tried to become. Beyond evil. Thus is an alternate reality constructed under the rubric of a new Bigots 'R Us ruling party. "Cl…

Media Lens (2025-03-11). BBC Credibility Nosedives Even Further. dissidentvoice.org The BBC's withdrawal of the powerful documentary, 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone', epitomises how much the UK's national broadcaster is beholden to the Israel lobby. The corporation's longstanding systematic protection of Israel, considered an 'apartheid regime' by major human rights organisations, has been particularly glaring since the country launched its genocidal attacks on Gaza …

CADTM International (2025-03-11). 8 March: Solidarity with women in Gaza, the DR of the Congo, and of the world at large. internationalviewpoint.org On this international day of struggle for the rights of women, the CADTM reasserts its commitment to feminist movements that fight systemic oppressions everywhere in the world: patriarchal capitalism, neocolonial exploitation, and militarized violence. | – | / |

Jex Blackmore (2025-03-11). Autonomous for Abortion Care. internationalviewpoint.org In the face of escalating restrictions and criminalization of abortion, Naomi Braine's Abortion Beyond the Law highlights the transformative power of mutual aid and solidarity in ensuring access to abortion, despite oppressive laws. | – | / |

Will Jones (2025-03-11). 'Banter Ban' for Pubs Included in Labour's Employment Rights Bill. dailysceptic.org The 'banter ban' for pubs has been included in Labour's Employment Rights Bill, threatening to turbo-charge the Equality Act and bring the joyless, Stasi-like atmosphere of modern workplaces into leisure time.

marketing (2025-03-11). The World Regulated Sulfur In Ship Fuels " And The Lightning Stopped #World #Regulated #Sulfur #Ship #Fuels #Lightning #Stopped #Airports #Flights #Cars #Vessels #Electric #Vechicle. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | If you look at a map of lightning near the Port of Singapore, you'll notice an odd streak of intense lightning activity right over the busiest shipping lane in the world. …

marketing (2025-03-11). Protecting Artists' Rights: What Responsible AI Means For The Creative Industries #Protecting #Artists' #Rights: #What #Responsible #Means #Creative #Industries #Investment #Fund #Contract #Company #Employee. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The global sprint to develop artificial intelligence technologies is intensifying, fuelled by substantial investments from both public and private sectors keen to …

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China's science documentary sheds light on brain disease. ecns.cn China's science documentary "The Pulse of the Brain" that was awarded Best Documentary Short at New York City International Film Festival (NYCIFF) last week highlights medical advancements and life care, showcasing efforts by Chinese scientists and global research institutions in combating the disease.

newleftreview (2025-03-11). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.

WSWS (2025-03-11). Australian police say wave of "antisemitic attacks" was a hoax. wsws.org The phoney graffiti incidents in Sydney ran parallel with an aggressive campaign by the Israeli government for Australia to adopt "hate speech" laws directed against opponents of the Gaza genocide.

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Israel activists infiltrate Labor to hit Greens. greenleft.org.au

UMMID (2025-03-11). Sudan takes UAE to ICJ over funding of RSF rebels. ummid.com Sudan has filed a case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing the oil rich Emirate of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The Canary (2025-03-11). Palestine Action visit genocide investors Aviva for the third time this year. thecanary.co It seems that third time is a charm for Aviva, as Palestine Action has once again called the company out for its complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Aviva: third time's a charm From 7am on Tuesday 11 March, Palestine Action began occupying the entrance of Aviva's Manchester office at The Observatory, Chapel Walks, M2 […] | By

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Arrested on ICC warrant: What was Duterte's 'war on drugs'? aljazeera.com Duterte accused of crimes against humanity for an estimated 30,000 deaths during tenure as mayor, Philippines president.

newarab (2025-03-11). Ex-Philippine president Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity. newarab.com Former Philippines president The 79-year-old faces a charge of "the crime against humanity of murder", according to the "Early in the morning, Interpol Manila received the official copy of…

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2025-03-11). How activists are disrupting the supply chain of weapons to Israel. electronicintifada.net Global shipping company Maersk remains complicit in Israeli war crimes.

Josh Breiner (2025-03-11). Shin Bet threatens anti-government protesters: Disrupting Netanyahu convoy may get you shot. haaretz.com Three anti-government protesters from an IDF veterans' group were at a picnic table in a nature reserve when masked police arrested them. After questioning over suspected plans to disrupt the PM's convoy, they were released…

Staff (2025-03-11). Egyptian source: Gaza talks focus on release of 10 hostages, 60-day truce extension. haaretz.com CEASE-FIRE TALKS: Hamas says it softened demands at mediators' request, awaits negotiation results; Israeli delegation to attend Gaza truce talks in Doha Monday, Netanyahu's office says ‚ñ GAZA: Israel downs drone going from Israel into Gaza, IDF says ‚ñ U.S.: Protests held in support of pro-Palestinian Columbia graduate detained by ICE…

Staff (2025-03-11). Netanyahu minister: 'Only solution for Gaza is to empty it of Gazans,' God sent us Trump to build settlements. haaretz.com In an interview, the environment minister said Netanyahu's government is 'committed to encouraging emigration' of Palestinians from Gaza…

newarab (2025-03-11). Five Lebanese detainees released by Israel ahead of border talks. newarab.com "In coordination with the United States and as a gesture to Lebanon's new president, Israel has agreed to release five Lebanese detainees," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement. | Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's office said four of the prisoners had been freed on Tuesday and the fifth would follow on Wednesday. | Their release fol…

bwitanek (2025-03-11). Only 14 Congressional Dems Sign Letter Against Trump's Fascist Student Nab, Watson-Coleman Shares Letter. fightbackbetter.com twitter.com/repbonnie/status/18995190243… NJ Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman is not listed as a signer but she did share the letter from 14…

bwitanek (2025-03-11). Trump and Democrats Unite Against Freedom to Protest on Campuses. fightbackbetter.com Trump's promised escalation of repression attacking the pro-Palestine advocacy efforts in the US are upon us now. | One of Trump's numerous and mostly illegal executive orders was to randomly state that visiting students who are engaged in protest on college campuses can have their student visas revoked. The whole order is a broad false and damaging smear against the Palestine protest movement as being pro-Hamas and illegal. The logic is just because Trump says something — no evidence is needed — be it the most outlandish smear — it is legally binding. He smears all Palestine support as aligned…

aljazeera (2025-03-11). UNRWA chief warns of 'deepening hunger' in Gaza as Israel blocks all food. aljazeera.com With Israel's complete blockade on Gaza approaching 10 days, Philippe Lazzarini says aid is being 'weaponised'.

newarab (2025-03-11). Lazzarini: Only a Palestinian state can replace UNRWA in Gaza. newarab.com The head of the

WSWS (2025-03-11). Nestlé Purina workers in Pennsylvania on strike. wsws.org Nestlé Purina workers in South Whitehall Township, Pa, voted to strike against poor wages and toxic work conditions.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Greenland general election: As Trump eyes island, why the vote matters. aljazeera.com Amid growing pro-independence mood and the threat of a Trump takeover, Greenlanders vote in a pivotal election.

____ (2025-03-11). Portugal's Political Turmoil: Confidence Vote Topples Government. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events, Portugal's parliament voted overwhelmingly against a confidence measure for the centre-right minority government on Tuesday, resulting in the administration's immediate downfall. With 142 lawmakers opposing the motion against just 88 in support, the decision marks a critical moment in the nation's political landscape.

Luke Goldstein (2025-03-11). Musk Lawsuit Seeks to Gut Safeguards Against Executive Conflicts of Interest. truthout.org In an effort to appease Elon Musk, Delaware's Democratic-controlled legislature is expected to vote on a bill this month that would not only award Musk the largest compensation package in history, but also shield many of the country's most powerful corporate executives from accountability for their companies' misbehavior. If lawmakers don't enact the law, which was written by Musk's own… |

Abdullah Younis (2025-03-11). Gaza's farmers return to find scorched trees, toxic soil. electronicintifada.net Northern Gaza's farms were the hardest hit by Israeli attacks.

Alan Macleod (2025-03-11). Professor at Center of Columbia University Deportation Scandal is Former Israeli Spy. mintpressnews.com Dr. Keren Yarhi-Milo, the Columbia dean at the center of the university's student purge, is a former Israeli military intelligence officer. Now, she stands accused of helping orchestrate the deportation of a Palestinian student leader and silencing campus dissent against Israel's war on Gaza.

David Cronin (2025-03-11). University College Dublin betrays students by teaming up with Israel's Technion. electronicintifada.net Outrage at Gaza war now looks insincere.

Eli Gerzon (2025-03-11). Livestream: What do Trump administration's talks with Hamas mean? electronicintifada.net President Donald Trump's administration engaged in direct Although the future of those talks are now uncertain, Trump's decision to engage with Hamas directly comes at the same time as the US and Israel are threatening to restart a full-scale war on Gaza.

Leila Warah (2025-03-11). Inside Israel's brutal offensive on Jenin. electronicintifada.net Killed, injured and displaced, residents battle for survival.

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-11). 5 Palestinians Killed in Jenin as Israeli Forces Expand West Bank Operation. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-11). Israel, Lebanon To Hold Talks on Border Disputes. themedialine.org

SKWAWKBOX (2025-03-11). UK fighter jets conduct joint exercise with US, Israeli aircraft — likely target Iran. skwawkbox.org US pro-Israel lobby group praises UK-launched bombing exercise believed to be preparation for attack on Iran RAF fighter jets have taken part in joint bombing exercises over western Asia with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) and F-15 and F-35 fighters of the Israeli air force, believed to be preparation for attacks on Iran. The 4 …

WSWS (2025-03-11). UN reports nothing is entering Gaza, as Israel imposes total food and energy blockade. wsws.org The Israeli government announced Sunday that it will completely shut off electricity to Gaza, following the blockade of all food and humanitarian supplies earlier this month.

ICRC (2025-03-11). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates vital operation to allow families to bury their loved ones. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges dignity and privacy ahead of next release operation. icrc.org

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Israel releases four Lebanese captives, agrees to join border talks. aljazeera.com Lebanese media reported that the released hostages had arrived in a hospital in southern Lebanon city of Tyre.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Israeli forces kill at least four people in the occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled their homes since Israel's West Bank operation began.

Ariel David (2025-03-11). Archaeologists in Israel uncover one of the oldest burial grounds in the world. haaretz.com 100,000-year-old remains from Tinshemet Cave are of same age as other early burials found in Israel, and point to a broad shared culture between Sapiens and Neanderthal…

Chen Maanit (2025-03-11). IVF mix-up: Court overturns ruling, toddler Sophia to stay with birth mother. haaretz.com After a woman discovered that she had been implanted with the wrong embryo three years ago, the District Court overturned the previous ruling, that decreed that the child be handed over to the biological parents…

Ido Efrati (2025-03-11). Knesset debates far-right proposal to withdraw Israel from World Health Organization. haaretz.com 'The organization's platform is often misused against Israel and should be fixed,' a senior health official said. 'But that's exactly why we must stay, engage, and defend Israel's place'…

Rachel Fink (2025-03-11). An IDF refusenik's search for meaning: How this ex-yeshiva student became a Gaza war conscientious objector. haaretz.com Itamar Greenberg has just spent over six months in a military prison after refusing to serve in the Israeli army. He looks back on what was designed to be a 'soul-destroying' experience and forward to the challenges ahead…

Yael Freidson (2025-03-11). Israel Police raid Palestinian bookshop in East Jerusalem for second time in a month, detain owner. haaretz.com The owners of the Educational Bookshop told Haaretz that police confiscated books and closed the store without a warrant. Last month, the Israeli State Attorney criticized the police's actions during the initial raid and arrests which sparked international outrage…

Zvi Bar'el (2025-03-11). Israel restarting the fighting in Gaza won't address U.S. interests about its postwar future. haaretz.com Direct talks between U.S. and Hamas signal Trump is open to discussing Gaza's future governance. Resuming the war would disrupt U.S. intentions in the territory, and Trump's 'blank check' might not clear…

newarab (2025-03-11). Trump's hostage envoy 'visited Iraq to push for Tsurkov release'. newarab.com US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler travelled to Iraq last month to push for the release of Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Iraq nearly two years ago, three sources familiar with the matter said. | Since taking office, Boehler has stepped up efforts to secure the release of Tsurkov, a Princeton University student who went missing in Iraq during a research trip in March 2023, publicly urging the Iraqi government to help her get home. | "The Trump Administration has done more in just a few weeks than the previous administration did in almo…

newarab (2025-03-11). Spectre of famine looms in Gaza as Israel keeps crossings shut. newarab.com

newarab (2025-03-11). Israel says to release five Lebanese detainees. newarab.com

newarab (2025-03-11). IDF jailed him for refusing Gaza service. He says it is worth it. newarab.com An 18-year-old Israeli was released from Itamar Greenberg was freed on March 4 after spending a total of 197 days in prison, making it the longest imprisonment for a conscientious objector in two decades. | "I refused to join the Israeli army… because of the crimes that they are committing," he told The New Arab on March 5, less than 24 hours after his release. | "

newarab (2025-03-11). Israeli police release Palestinian bookseller after second raid. newarab.com Imad Muna, the 61-year-old co-owner of

newarab (2025-03-11). Israel's war on Gaza behind record high US anti-Muslim incidents. newarab.com Discrimination and attacks The

newarab (2025-03-11). UN: 90 percent of Gaza lacks clean water amid Israeli blockade. newarab.com The UN's Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that 90 percent of Palestinians in Gaza do not have access to

UMMID (2025-03-11). Israeli Tourist, Her Guide Raped in Karnataka. ummid.com An Israeli tourist and her guide, a local woman, have been raped near the Hampi heritage site in Karnataka.

UMMID (2025-03-11). 'The Invention of the Jewish People' Debunks Key Zionist Myth. ummid.com Shlomo Sand, a historian at Tel Aviv University, boldly challenges the very foundation of Israel's national ideology in his hard-hitting 332-page work The Invention of the Jewish People.

Salah Hamouri (2025-03-11). 'Since 1967, 35% to 37% of Palestinian society has spent time in Israeli prisons'. internationalviewpoint.org At a public meeting held in Bourges, France, on 4 February, Salah Hamouri described the situation of Palestinian prisoners. | – | / |

marketing (2025-03-11). First Wind, Then Rain. Next Come The Mozzies Here's How To Reduce Your Risk Of Bites And Infections #First #Wind, #Then #Rain. #Next #Come #Mozzies #Here's #Reduce #Your #Risk #Bites #Infections #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | While some parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are still on alert for flooding, others are starting the difficult clean-up process as flood waters …

marketing (2025-03-11). In The Wake Of Alfred, How Do We Think About And Measure The Cost Of Catastrophes? #Wake #Alfred, #Think #About #Measure #Cost #Catastrophes? #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is the latest in a succession of extreme rainfall events to wreak havoc on coastal communities in New South Wales and Queensland. | Over 500 …

marketing (2025-03-11). Why Conspiracy Theories And Misinformation Spread In The Long Wait For Cyclone Alfred #Conspiracy #Theories #Misinformation #Spread #Long #Wait #Cyclone #Alfred #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Last Monday, March 3, the Bureau of Meteorology warned residents of Queensland and New South Wales that Tropical Cyclone Alfred was coming their way. The storm was …

marketing (2025-03-11). Toad Patrol Volunteers Are Ensuring Frisky Amphibians Can Cross The Road To Reach Their Mating Grounds #Toad #Patrol #Volunteers #Ensuring #Frisky #Amphibians #Cross #Road #Reach #Their #Mating #Grounds #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | During February and March, volunteers head out after dark with buckets and florescent jackets to stand on roads across the UK. These are the toad patrols, and they help …

marketing (2025-03-11). End-Of-Life Planning Can Be Hampered By Misconceptions " But The Process Is Easier Than You Might Think #End-Of-Life #Planning #Hampered #Misconceptions #Process #Easier #Than #Might #Think #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people unexpectedly needed critical care such as ventilators but were unable to communicate their end-of-life wishes to their loved …

marketing (2025-03-11). How The Color Of St. Patrick's Day Went From Blue To Green #Color #Patrick's #Went #Blue #Green #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | St. Patrick's Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color green: green clothes, green shamrocks, green …

marketing (2025-03-11). Trump's DOGE Campaign Accelerates 50-Year Trend Of Government Privatization #Trump's #DOGE #Campaign #Accelerates #50-Year #Trend #Government #Privatization #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has aggressively moved to shrink the federal government. His administration has frozen federal grants , issued executive …

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-03-11). Pakistan condemns Israel's new punitive measures against Palestine. plenglish.com In a publication on the X platform, the Pakistani head of government described as a repressive measure Tel Aviv's move to cut off electricity to the Palestinians, which threatens the possibility of supply in the territories occupied by the Zionist government. | Similarly, he rejected Israel's attitude of making it impossible for Palestinians to receive international aid such as food and medicine. "These repressive measures during the holy month of Ramadan are highly condemnable as they endanger the lives of millions of innocent Palestinians, including women and children," Sharif pointed out. | Israel cut electri…

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-11). Iran, Russia, and China Hold Joint Naval Drill After Rejecting US Talks on Nuclear Program. themedialine.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). The humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons are beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization to address effectively. icrc.org

____ (2025-03-11). Poland Considers French Nuclear Shield Proposal. devdiscourse.com Poland has expressed interest in a French proposal to expand its nuclear umbrella to cover Poland, signaling a potential new chapter in defense collaboration between the two nations. However, the Polish government seeks detailed information before making a commitment.

newarab (2025-03-11). UN Security Council to meet over Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium. newarab.com The The meeting was requested by six of the council's 15 members – France, Greece, Panama, South Korea, Britain and the UN. | They also want the council to discuss Iran's obligation to provide the UN nuclear watchdog – the

tn.ai (2025-03-11). Iran Will Not Take Orders on Nuclear Policy: First Vice President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Tehran does not consult with or take instructions from others regarding its nuclear policy.

Elliott Lipinsky (2025-03-11). The Return of Stagflation. dissidentvoice.org When investing, as in horror films, the most terrifying villains are the ones we thought were dead. Stagflation that economic nightmare of the 1970s characterized by stagnant growth paired with persistent inflation was supposedly dead and buried decades ago. But like any good movie monster, it's clawing its way back to the surface, and Americans …

Gary Olson (2025-03-11). European Leaders Plan Massive Increase in Defense Spending. dissidentvoice.org European leaders meeting in an "Emergency War Summit" in Brussels have agreed on huge increases in arms spending. On entering the meeting, Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, declared "Spend, spend, spend on defense and deterrence." And in response to an interviewer's question, French Prime Minster Francois Bayrou dismissed the idea that the French public should …

John Rachel (2025-03-11). Won't Get Fooled Again? dissidentvoice.org Of course I want peace. Probably as much as anyone reading this. Naturally, I get excited and hopeful, whenever there are any signs that we are moving in the direction of a more peaceful world. At the same time, I'm fed up with being led down a primrose path only to find an Abrams tank …

Mischa Geracoulis, avram anderson (2025-03-11). Meta Shifts Right: Big Tech, Project 2025, and the Assault on DEI. dissidentvoice.org When Mark Zuckerberg terminated Meta's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for hiring and training employees and procuring suppliers in January 2025, he forged "inroads with the incoming Trump administration," abandoned Meta's founding ethos of open innovation, and dramatically realigned how the tech giant will now do business, as critics like Bà§rí A. Williams, former lead counsel …

Editor (2025-03-11). Chris Hedges: Trump's Christian Fascists and the War on Palestine. scheerpost.com

A Guest Author (2025-03-11). March 8 — A call for freedom, independence and the right to self-determination for ourselves and our people. workers.org The Palestine New Federation of Trade Unions posted the statement below on March 7, 2025. Humanity marks March 8 every year as International Women's Day, foregrounding the contributions, struggles and sacrifices of women, especially working women, at all levels of society. Graphic: Palestine New Federation of Trade Unions. Photo websource: . . . |

Betsey Piette (2025-03-11). Philadelphia: Militant march for IWWD 2025. workers.org Philadelphia, March 8, 2025 Around a thousand people rallied and marched on International Working Women's Day here. The rally started at City Hall and then marched to Rittenhouse Square and back, stopping for street rallies along the way. It drew applause and fists raised in support from people all along . . . |

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant. aljazeera.com The International Criminal Court has been probing Duterte since 2018 over his anti-drugs campaign that killed thousands.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant. aljazeera.com The International Criminal Court has been probing Duterte since 2018 over his anti-drugs war that killed thousands.

____ (2025-03-11). Duterte's Arrest: A Historic Turn in ICC's War on Drugs Probe. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic development, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday as part of the International Criminal Court's investigation into his notorious 'war on drugs' campaign. Duterte, who governed from 2016 to 2022, was detained upon his return from Hong Kong, a move that could lead him to stand trial at The Hague.

The Sirius Report (2025-03-11). Zelensky gets last chance in Riyadh; Russia threatens SMO escalation; Russia enters Dnipro/Pokrovsk. thesiriusrepo Paul assess the latest developments in the SMO with respect to the US and Ukraine meeting in Riyadh and Russia's potential response to the outcome of those talks.

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Universities Australia's conflation of antisemitism with anti-Zionism is dangerous. greenleft.org.au

CETIM (2025-03-11). (Neo)colonial Offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Solidarity with the people of Congo! cadtm.org

tn.ai (2025-03-11). Iran Slams US for Targeting Iraqi People by Revoking Sanctions Waiver. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran denounced Washington for targeting the Iraqi people by revoking the Arab country's sanctions waiver for importing electricity from Iran.

tn.ai (2025-03-11). Aerial Target Shooting Conducted in Iran-China-Russia Joint Naval Drills. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Navy successfully carried out day and night aerial target shooting exercises as part of the 2025 Maritime Security Belt joint drills with China and Russia in the northern Indian Ocean, a senior Iranian Navy commander said.

tn.ai (2025-03-11). Iranian Victims' Families Condemn Italian Parliament's Award to MEK Member. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Families of Iranian victims of terrorism have condemned the Italian Parliament's decision to honor a member of the anti-Iran terror group Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), condemning it as a "shameful act" in an open letter addressed to Italian authorities.

tn.ai (2025-03-11). Iran Wins Asian Mini Football Championship. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran claimed the Asian Mini Football Championship title on Monday, beating Indonesia 3-2 in the final.

tvbrics (2025-03-11). China aims for sustainable growth and stronger international ties at "two sessions" tvbrics.com Key priorities include economic growth and job creation…

tvbrics (2025-03-11). Indian parliament approves bill to modernise railways. tvbrics.com In addition, sector funding will be increased for the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and West Bengal…

tvbrics (2025-03-11). Iran expands biotech medicine exports to 17 countries. tvbrics.com Iran's biotech drug exports have surpassed US$200 million…

tvbrics (2025-03-11). Iran to launch nationwide medical tourism management system to boost healthcare sector. tvbrics.com The system will be fully implemented at the start of the new Iranian year…

tvbrics (2025-03-11). Items from the collection of the National Museum of China to be presented in Russia for the first time. tvbrics.com The exhibition is part of the plan of official events of the cross-cultural years of Russia and China…

tvbrics (2025-03-11). Saudi researchers develop farming technology for saffron production in just 10 days. tvbrics.com The project offers environmental benefits, including reducing carbon emissions and optimising water…

tvbrics (2025-03-11). UAE launches national policy to preserve modern architectural heritage. tvbrics.com The policy is expected to boost cultural tourism…

tvbrics (2025-03-11). UAE strengthens its position as world leader in modern medicine. tvbrics.com 11 March marks the annual Emirati Doctor's Day…

tvbrics (2025-03-11). Vietnam-China trade exceeds US$31 billion in first two months of 2025. tvbrics.com China remains Vietnam's largest import market…

aljazeera (2025-03-11). 'Bloodbath': US stock market sheds $1.75tn after Trump's recession remarks. aljazeera.com Tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 plunges 3.81 percent, its steepest single-day loss since September 2022.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,111. aljazeera.com These are the key developments on day 1,111 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Why China isn't as worried about Trump's trade war as in 2018. aljazeera.com Beijing is much better positioned to withstand US tariffs than during Trump's first administration, analysts say.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). How did Greenland become the crown jewel of the Arctic? aljazeera.com Greenland's strategic location and vast resources make it a prime target for US interests.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant. aljazeera.com Video shows ex-Philippine President Duterte arrested at Manila airport on ICC warrant over drug crackdown.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Tsunami Ghosts: The Lost Souls of Kamaishi. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Australian GP: Hamilton's F1 Ferrari debut in Melbourne, Verstappen-Norris. aljazeera.com The 2025 F1 World Championship begins in Melbourne on Sunday with all eyes on Lewis Hamilton's debut for Ferrari.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers lose to Brooklyn Nets. aljazeera.com The Brooklyn Nets ended their seven-game losing streak with an upset victory against the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Even as US slashes jobs, 'it is the calm before the storm', economists warn. aljazeera.com An upcoming trade war and more DOGE job cuts will hammer the US economy, economists warn.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Deadly Pakistan train hijack: What happened, and what's next? aljazeera.com Separatist Baloch group claims responsibility, says it has killed six security personnel, holds hundreds hostage.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Iran's coupons and taxes: Giving with one hand, taking with the other. aljazeera.com Average Iranians will have to pay higher taxes and fees for government services as inflation squeezes them further.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Most of the world's population is breathing dirty air: Report. aljazeera.com IQAir study finds that Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and the Democratic Republic of Congo have the dirtiest air.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Trump adviser says increased tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium halted. aljazeera.com US economic adviser says 50 percent tariffs won't come into effect, after Ontario suspends electricity surcharge.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). UK crossbow killer Kyle Clifford sentenced to life for triple murder. aljazeera.com Kyle Clifford sentenced for three 'brutal and cowardly' murders of Carol Hunt, 61, Louise Hunt, 25, and Hannah Hunt, 28.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). UK police arrest man over oil tanker and cargo ship collision in North Sea. aljazeera.com One sailor presumed dead after crash, unidentified man detained on suspicion of 'manslaughter'.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). FACT CHECK: TRUMP CHANGES COURSE ON UKRAINE. aljazeera.com In this Fact Check, Al Jazeera's @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine…

aljazeera (2025-03-11). How will Mark Carney deal with Donald Trump? aljazeera.com Sharp words for the US president from Canada's incoming prime minister.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Diego Maradona's medical staff go on trial for negligent homicide. aljazeera.com Medical staff that treated Diego Maradona have gone on trial in Argentina over what prosecutors say was negligence.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Doctors set up field clinic in ruins of iconic Gaza hospital. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Ukrainian drone barrage hits Russia as peace talks begin. aljazeera.com The Ukrainian military launched its largest drone barrage to date against Russia amid talks with the US in Saudi Arabia.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). 2025 Formula One: Hamilton's Ferrari debut in Melbourne, Verstappen-Norris. aljazeera.com This year's F1 World Championship begins in Melbourne on Sunday and promises to be one of the most competitive ever.

aljazeera (2025-03-11). Champions League: PSG beat Liverpool; Barcelona, Bayern and Inter also win. aljazeera.com Paris-Saint Germain beat Liverpool on penalties at Anfield after levelling their Champions League tie in normal time.

GABIK (2025-03-11). Breaking barriers: Mbali's journey into the building industry. sanews.gov.za Breaking barriers: Mbali's journey into the building industry | Zandile Mbali had always dreamed of becoming a social worker, but due to financial difficulties, she was forced to put her education on hold, and struggled with uncertainty, unsure of how to move forward. | However, after years of being at home with no prospects, Mbali found a new path, one she never imagined for herself. This after a friend introduced her to the diverse training programmes offered at Xilembeni Project Centre of Excellence, a non-profit organisation (NPO) funded by the Gauteng Department of Social Development. | Today, the 32-year-ol…

marketing (2025-03-11). How Climate Change Could Be Increasing Your Chance Of Catching A Virus From Sewage New Study #Climate #Change #Increasing #Your #Chance #Catching #Virus #Sewage #Study #Apple #Samsung #Google #AI #Chat #GPT #Cyber #Security. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When we think of climate change, we may consider extreme weather events record-breaking heatwaves, heavy downpours and devastating floods. But have you considered that …

Basit Mahmood (2025-03-11). Reform UK meltdown: Former deputy leader and Rupert Lowe could set up breakaway party. leftfootforward.org Reform UK's woes are continuing with reports that suspended MP Rupert Lowe could join forces with a former party deputy leader who was also booted out by Farage to form a new breakaway right-wing party. | In what will cause a headache for Farage ahead of local elections in May, which are seen as a major test for Reform, former Brexit party MEP Ben Habib, an outspoken critic of Farage, has refused to rule out setting up a breakaway party with Lowe, with whom he is 'constantly in touch' with. | Lowe, MP for Great Yarmouth, was suspended by the party, after accusations of bullying made by two women and alleged th…

Staff (2025-03-11). Actor Kevin Costner recorre el Museo Castillo de La Real Fuerza junto a experto en arqueología subacuática. cubadebate.cu El Museo Castillo de La Real Fuerza, en La Habana, recibió este martes al actor, director y productor estadounidense Kevin Costner, quien realizó una visita guiada por el histórico inmueble. Acompañado por el arqueólogo subacuático cubano Alejandro Mirabal, Costner mostró especial interés en las piezas de arqueología subacuática que forman parte del acervo del museo.

sputnikglobe (2025-03-11). GT Voice: Why Can't Us Contain China's Mature Chip Manufacturing? sputnikglobe.com The Office of the US Trade Representative will hold a hearing on Tuesday into older Chinese-made "legacy" semiconductors that could be subject to more US tariffs on chips from China that power everyday goods, from autos to washing machines to telecoms gear, according to Reuters.

CGTN China Global Television Network (2025-03-11). The Heat: One-on-one with Jeffrey Sachs. pressenza.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Two Sessions, one theme: Chinese policymakers double down on continuity as Sino-US tensions mount. channelnewsasia.com What did policymakers try to convey at the tightly choreographed political meetings? Here's a clue – or several.

newleftreview (2025-03-11). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry.

UMMID (2025-03-11). The Simmering Trade War Between U.S. and China. ummid.com As if the tariff war against almost the whole world, leading among them China, Mexico, Canada, and India, hots up, it portrays the leading hero, Trump in this case, frothing at the mouth and cursing and cussing everyone, if he does not get what he wants, and shows a completely new and unacceptable face of the American democracy and diplomacy.

Jianlu Bi (2025-03-11). Soft Power Divide: China Advances While U.S. Retreats. fpif.org The global landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, a tectonic shift in the balance of influence. The sixth annual Global Soft Power Index, released by Brand Finance, confirms what many have observed: China has ascended to the world's This achievement, coinciding with contrasting political pronouncements from Beijing and Washington,…

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Greater role for SOEs sought in eldercare. ecns.cn China should support capable State-owned enterprises, both centrally and locally administered, in developing community-based home care service systems, said a national legislator on Monday.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Canton Fair set to boost cooperation with Kenya. ecns.cn Kenya's policymakers, industry leaders and entrepreneurs are looking forward to deepening trade ties with China as well as attracting investments and technology during the upcoming 137th edition of the China Import and Export Fair.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China launches offshore drilling project with Indonesia. ecns.cn CNPC Offshore Engineering Company Limited (CPOE), a subsidiary under China National Petroleum Corp, has officially launched its JUB offshore drilling project in Indonesia.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). NPC deputies, CPPCC members offer advice, suggestions for realization of creating over 12 mln urban jobs. ecns.cn China has set a target to create more than 12 million new urban jobs this year while keeping the urban surveyed unemployment rate at around 5.5 percent, according to the government work report released last week.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). EconoScope | China's private economy ushers in greater opportunities for growth. ecns.cn According to the 2025 Chinese government work report delivered last Wednesday, China will encourage private investment by implementing new mechanisms for public-private partnerships in a well-regulated manner and guiding more private investment toward major infrastructure and public wellbeing projects, thus creating more opportunities for the development of private capital.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Shanghai's century-old commercial street enters metaverse. ecns.cn Shanghai's historic Nanjing Road, known as "China's No.1 Commercial Street," has been digitally recreated in the metaverse.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Tech, talent needed to boost food security. ecns.cn China is pushing to better align agricultural science and technology with industry needs to enhance productivity and strengthen national food security, political advisers said during the annual two sessions meetings.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China's top universities expand enrollment with focus on AI and interdisciplinary studies. ecns.cn Several of China's top-tier universities have recently announced plans to expand undergraduate enrollment, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies, artificial intelligence (AI), and foundational disciplines.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China leads, release first ISO standard for an ambulance. ecns.cn China has spearheaded and released the first ISO international standard foran ambulance, "Technical Specification for Medical Cabins of Negative Pressure Ambulance" (ISO/TS17430: 2025), according to the Administration for Market Regulation.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Tunisian Ambassador to China looks for more cooperation at a higher, strategic level | Ambassador's views on 'two sessions'. ecns.cn China's "two sessions," a key political event shaping the country's policy direction, concluded on Tuesday in Beijing. Tunisian Ambassador to China, Adel Elarbi, told China News Network in an exclusive interview that the event "is an important platform for exchanging evaluation and making provisions for the future. "

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China slams U.S. efforts to politicize trade. ecns.cn No matter how the United States frames the narrative on China-U.S. economic and trade relations, it cannot conceal its attempts to politicize and weaponize economic and trade issues to contain and suppress China.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Targeted moves afoot for local gov't debt relief. ecns.cn China will employ a package of targeted measures to further address local government debt this year, with a particular focus on accelerating the debt swap program, reforming local government financing vehicles and curbing the accumulation of new hidden debt.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). U.S., China businesses look to work together. ecns.cn Business leaders from the United States and China convened in Los Angeles for the China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC)-USA annual meeting, where the importance of U.S.-China trade relations was stressed.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Advisers called on to serve major tasks. ecns.cn National political advisers have been urged to serve the country's major tasks and work to improve people's livelihoods through high-quality consultation and suggestions, in order to further promote China's modernization drive.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Nurturing new talent key for nation's growth. ecns.cn National political advisers have emphasized the importance of nurturing talent that can support China's social and economic development, as called for by President Xi Jinping during the two sessions, the annual meetings of China's top legislative and political advisory bodies.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China rejects U.S. military interactions with Taiwan region. ecns.cn China urged the United States on Monday to cease military interactions with the Taiwan region and refrain from actions that will jeopardize peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The call came after reports that the U.S. will accelerate arms shipments to the region.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China backs Gaza reconstruction plan endorsed by OIC. ecns.cn China supports the Gaza reconstruction plan endorsed at the 20th Extraordinary Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Lao foreign minister to visit China for key talks. ecns.cn Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane will pay an official visit to China from Wednesday to Saturday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced on Monday.ay.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China expects new gov't of Canada to advance ties. ecns.cn Beijing expressed hope on Monday that the new Canadian government would maintain an objective and rational perception toward China, and adopt a positive, pragmatic policy to improve bilateral relations.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its third session on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China Telecom obtains key 6G satellite-terrestrial patent. ecns.cn The national invention patent, roughly translated as "A Method for 6G-Based Integrated Space-Air-Ground Transmission Optimization and Topographic Mapping," is a crucial 6G satellite-terrestrial integration technology.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China to pick first moon landing taikonauts from space veterans. ecns.cn China will select taikonauts for its first-ever manned moon landing mission from the current pool of taikonauts who have participated in spaceflight missions to the China Space Statio.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). DJI, Midea reportedly mandating employees to clock off on time. ecns.cn DJI reportedly launched a campaign on February 27 to mandate their employees to leave the office at 9 pm. Managers and human resource specialists at the company headquarters in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). New pterosaur species discovered, sheds light on clade's evolution. ecns.cn A new species of Wukongopteridae, Darwinopterus camposi sp. nov, has been discovered in Northeast China's Liaoning Province.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China to establish first-ever football referee academy. ecns.cn The Chinese Football Association (CFA), together with the Jiangsu Provincial Bureau of Sport and Nanjing Sport Institute in East China's Jiangsu Province, will jointly establish China's first-ever football referee academy.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Jade-like water spotted on Loess plateau in NW China's Shaanxi. ecns.cn Jade-like water Yuetun reservoir adds color on Loess plateau as temperature rises in Yan'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Slope transformed into sea of plum blossom in Chongqing. ecns.cn Blooming plum blossoms create a breathtaking pink flower sea in Wuping County of Mianyang, southwest China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Heart paintings on pavement become city's landmark. ecns.cn Heart paintings on pavement in Nanjing become the city's new landmark in east China's Jiangsu Province, March. 10, 2025.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China's national legislature concludes annual session. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 11, 2025.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). China Q&A | What's the potential of Chinese silver economy. ecns.cn During the 2025 two sessions ⚪ the annual meetings of China's National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) , the silver economy is once again in the spotlight. What are the future trends for the silver economy? How will China incentivize businesses to enter the elderly care market?

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). What's the green engine behind China's further opening-up? | Views From Chang'an Avenue. ecns.cn As China's Two Sessions conclude, the buzz continues. Topics like "opening-up," "Chinese EVs," and "investing in China" are already shaping discussions for 2025. But what do Moroccan and Nigerian business leaders, a German expat, and an Indonesian student have to say about it?

Kandy Wong (2025-03-11). 'Open source' model: why France wants to work closely with China on AI. scmp.com Paris aims to cooperate with both Beijing and Washington as it seeks to develop into an 'AI powerhouse'.

Stanley Chao (2025-03-11). Why second Trump administration is going easy on the China-bashing. scmp.com Lessons from past policies and proximity to business leaders are likely to have shifted the US president's otherwise bellicose tone.

Winston Mok (2025-03-11). Ukraine must look beyond the US to chart its own course for peace. scmp.com As the US forsakes its role as a trustworthy arbiter in Ukraine, China can help address Europe's security and development needs.

Staff (2025-03-11). Ne Zha 2 se convierte en la película animada más taquillera del mundo y marca un hito para el cine chino. cubadebate.cu La película animada china Ne Zha 2 alcanzó un hito histórico este fin de semana al superar los 2 000 millones de dólares en taquilla, convirtiéndose en la primera producción china en lograr esta cifra, según informó la revista Variety. El récord se alcanzó gracias a las recaudaciones obtenidas entre el 3 y el 9 de marzo, que sumaron 38,2 millones de dólares.

PD Lawton (2025-03-11). What is Happening in Mozambique? covertactionmagazine.com Mozambique's liberation party, FRELIMO, won elections last October in an apparent landslide win. The party has been in power since 1975. Daniel Chapo has replaced President Filipe Nyusi who served two terms. Current events though are volatile and, at the time of writing, it appears that Venâncio Mondlane from the opposition, right wing, RENAMO, could take …

Maya Schenwar (2025-03-11). Don't Forget the History of COVID in Prison: An Interview With Victoria Law. truthout.org March 11 marks the fifth anniversary of the day the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, urging countries to "double down" on protective actions. But for incarcerated people, many of those protections remained out of reach. When COVID-19 hit the United States, the millions of people incarcerated here were dealt structural blows from every direction. From the virus's rapid spread… |

James Alexander (2025-03-11). How Political Theorists Let Us Down During COVID-19. dailysceptic.org When the state confined whole populations to their homes and bossed us around for years during Covid, where were the philosophers who say they love liberty? Cheering on the authoritarians, says Prof James Alexander.

Sasha Abramsky (2025-03-11). Five Years After COVID's Onset, the Republican Party Wages War Against Vaccines. truthout.org With vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now in control of the Department of Health and Human Services, state-level anti-vax politicians believe their moment has struck to fundamentally shift the country away from mass vaccination programs. As a result, the U.S. stands on the edge of a series of cascading public health crises. Today marks the fifth anniversary of the World Health… |

sputnikglobe (2025-03-11). Ukraine's Drone Attack on Russia: Desperate Move or Calculated Provocation? sputnikglobe.com "This terrorist state [Ukraine] used its favorite terrorist policy to declare that it is not dead yet and can still do something," Anatoliy Matviychuk, retired colonel of the Russian Armed Forces, states.

geo.tv (2025-03-11). US, Ukraine hold Jeddah talks after major drone attack on Russia. geo.tv US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak hold a meeting in the presence of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Advisor Mosaad bin…

geo.tv (2025-03-11). Ukraine strikes Moscow in biggest drone attack on Russian capital. geo.tv

newarab (2025-03-11). Ukraine fires largest drone barrage at Russia. newarab.com Ukrainian drones smashed into high-rise apartment blocks on the outskirts of The Kremlin condemned the attack, which comes just hours before top US and Ukrainian officials

Reuters (2025-03-11). Ukraine strikes Moscow with biggest drone attack before talks with US. scmp.com Russia shoots down 337 Ukrainian drones in massive attack as US officials push peace talks.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Liaoning moves to boost foreign trade, draw investment. ecns.cn Liaoning province is pursuing new business models and initiatives to boost foreign trade and attract investment as it builds a more open and interconnected economy, a senior official said.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). AI key force for high-quality growth. ecns.cn The deep integration of artificial intelligence into the sector has become a key driving force for high-quality development and a key battleground in global tech competition.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Chinese film boom talk of the town. ecns.cn Ticket sales from blockbusters and festival encouraging but more must be done to build a solid industry, Xing Wen reports.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). 'Silver economy' shows promising potential. ecns.cn The term silver economy — a cross-section of the economy consisting of the over 60s, especially the retirees — was popular during the two sessions. As of the end of last year.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Zheng enjoys a Wells-timed resurgence with back-to-back wins. ecns.cn Indian Wells is known as the "Tennis Paradise" for a reason, and Zheng Qinwen has finally found the California tournament enjoyable on her third visit.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Sporting events key to GBA integration. ecns.cn The 15th National Games, set to kick off in November, will serve as a pivotal opportunity for the integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), said NPC deputies and CPPCC members during the two sessions.

ecns.cn (2025-03-11). Voices of Two Sessions. ecns.cn The protection of intangible cultural heritage is not a project of returning to the past, but a continuous innovation.

Steven Ganot (2025-03-11). Hamas Celebrates as Gaza's People Struggle for Survival. themedialine.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). For the hostages in Gaza, the Red Cross is neutral – but we are not bystanders. icrc.org Neutrality provides us with the ability to try and influence both sides act in accordance with the laws of war…

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Wills candidates debate foreign aid, Gaza. greenleft.org.au

newarab (2025-03-11). 'Gaza Remains the Story': Cape Town exhibition honours Palestine. newarab.com An art exhibition exploring the devastation and resilience of Gaza has opened in Cape Town, amid growing solidarity between South Africa and Palestine. | Titled

newarab (2025-03-11). Fossil capitalism is a leech that feeds on the graveyard of Gaza. newarab.com

UMMID (2025-03-11). European Countries back Egypt's "realistic" Gaza Plan. ummid.com A number of top European countries including France, Germany, Italy and United Kingdom have backed the Gaza Reconstruction Plan proposed by Egypt and endorsed by the Arab Summit 2025.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Watch: Trump's Golf resort vandalized, painted with "Gaza not for sale" ummid.com In what is seen as the strong rebuttal of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Gaza takeover plan" his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland was Saturday vandalized and painted with pro-Palestine graffiti.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-11). Arrest of pro-Palestinian activist sparks outrage, Trump says 'first of many'. scmp.com US authorities have arrested a Palestinian recent graduate who played a leading role in last year's pro-Gaza protests.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Reclaman en Egipto creación de Estado palestino y rechaza desplazamiento. radiohc.cu El Cairo, 11 mar (RHC) El presidente egipcio, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, ratificó este martes que la única solución a la causa palestina es el establecimiento de un Estado nacional en Gaza y Cisjordania, al tiempo que rechazó nuevamente el desplazamiento de ese pueblo.

infobrics (2025-03-11). Indonesia's BRICS Gamble: A Bold Play in Global Politics. infobrics.org As the first ASEAN nation to join this intergovernmental bloc primarily composed of states from the Global South, Indonesia's entry into BRICS marks a significant shift in its foreign policy…

Peter T. C. Chang (2025-03-11). How the Global South can rise above the fray as the West fractures. scmp.com Countries must seize this moment to promote an open, inclusive world order grounded in common interests and mutual respect.

ICRC (2025-03-11). Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Living with the scars of conflict. icrc.org A photo report by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, recipient of the 2024 ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or…

ICRC (2025-03-11). Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War. icrc.org Upholding the laws of war is essential for immediate humanitarian relief—and long-term conflict resolution.

ICRC (2025-03-11). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: The value of neutrality for humanitarian work. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). The ICRC: Frequently asked questions about our work. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). Peru: Soldiers at VRAEM bases learn the rules of war. icrc.org Better knowledge of the law fosters greater respect for civilians and better protection for all they hold dear.

ICRC (2025-03-11). Philippines: ICRC and Marawi City Water District improve delivery of water supply for residents of Marawi. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). South Sudan: Using sports and arts to combat sexual and gender-based violence. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). ICRC Activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org An overview of ICRC activities in Jordan in 2024…

ICRC (2025-03-11). Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures — January to December 2024. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-03-11). South Sudan Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org January to December 2024…

isabella (2025-03-11). DAFs Gave $17 Billion… to Other DAFs. inequality.org

infobrics (2025-03-11). Brazil Unveils Its BRICS+ Plans. infobrics.org Brazil's authorities have unveiled their plans for the upcoming BRICS summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, 2025…

infobrics (2025-03-11). Miti: Malaysia Expands Economic Cooperation, Reduces Dependence on Single Market. infobrics.org The government will continue to strengthen economic ties and diversify markets with key countries, including BRICS nations, in addition to expanding cooperation with countries in Asia, the Middle East, the European Union (EU), and other regions to reduce dependence on a single market…

infobrics (2025-03-11). Baerbock will be remembered as the most ignorant, arrogant and useless German FM. infobrics.org The German Foreign Minister leaves behind her a series of gaffes and humiliation.

infobrics (2025-03-11). Poll proves 86% of Poles smarter than all of EU/NATO leadership. infobrics.org One needs to ask whether the EU/NATO politicians have a mandate of the electorate to push the "old continent" into a bloodbath that would make both world wars look like a paintball match in comparison. Well, as it turns out, not really. A recent poll shows that the vast majority of regular Europeans are neither delusional nor suicidal.

infobrics (2025-03-11). Dissident European politician advocates for Ukraine's capitulation. infobrics.org According to a Dutch deputy, there is no other way for peace but to let Kiev lose quickly.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Maduro: ExxonMobil está en centro de operación contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) El presidente Nicolás Maduro denunció que la ExxonMobil está hoy en el centro de una operación de venganza contra el pueblo de Venezuela, y de persecución y exterminio contra la empresa estadounidense Chevron.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Maduro llama difundir la verdad y derrotar manipulación en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Caracas, 11 mar (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, consideró este martes vital en el terreno comunicacional difundir la verdad y derrotar la manipulación, el odio, el fascismo y el baneo con la fuerza del pueblo.

newleftreview (2025-03-11). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left.

fishbein (2025-03-11). Instead of Medicaid Cuts, Congress Could Stop Medicare Advantage Ripoff. cepr.net

Jake Johnson (2025-03-11). What Did Big Pharma Execs Discuss at Mar-a-Lago? Progressives Want to Know. truthout.org A group of progressive U.S. senators on Monday pushed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Health and Human Services Department, to disclose what he and President Donald Trump discussed with pharmaceutical executives at recent private dinners as the industry pressures the new administration to end Medicare drug price negotiations. In a letter to Kennedy, Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)… |

Associated Press (2025-03-11). US says holding migrants from 27 countries at Guantanamo Bay. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has said detention facilities at Guantanamo would be expanded to hold as many as 30,000 people.

Reuters (2025-03-11). Trump administration's new app encourages immigrants to 'self deport'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has vowed to deport record numbers of migrants in the US illegally.

_____ (2025-03-11). Journalist Patricio Aguilar shot and killed in Ecuador. CPJ Staff

Tim Huber (2025-03-11). A light in the neighborhood. anabaptistworld.org The first time my friends Macario and Flora had me over for dinner in 2009, I was new to my job as coordinator for the Southeast Keizer Community Center.

Basit Mahmood (2025-03-11). Elon Musk calls on US to quit NATO and stop paying for defence of Europe. leftfootforward.org Trump's policies have sent alarm bells ringing in Europe, with EU leaders meeting in Brussels for an emergency summit last week with a view to massively increase defence spending.

Pressenza Wien (2025-03-11). A 800 billion Euro EU peace project! Or? pressenza.com When the "power system" is criticized, a quick counterargument is often "conspiracy theories". In relation to what is happening right now on the political-democratic stage of the Western countries, no one needs to fear this counterargument anymore, because what has unfolded so far in 2025 is A REALITY where all common sense, factually documented objectivity, public democratic debates and conversations have disappeared because the toolbox for a new round of war propaganda has been staged. Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal, Mexico, Europe, the EU, NATO and Trump's meeting with Putin have been used to overthrow or…

SAM (2025-03-11). Democrats' Militarism Paved The Way For Trump. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON | THE NATION…

Ray Hanania (2025-03-11). Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview. thearabdailynews.com Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview The Arab American Chamber of Commerce of Chicagoland and the Palestine Club are hosting a "Candidate's Iftar" on Thursday, March 13 beginning at 5: 30 PM at Jerusalem Banquets, 8314 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. The event is open to all candidates and to… |

WSWS (2025-03-11). Germany: MERA25 parliamentary candidate dismissed for expressing solidarity with Palestine. wsws.org MERA25 parliamentary candidate Melanie Schweizer was dismissed from her job and stripped of her civil servant status as a result of a political smear campaign.

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Jewish Council of Australia calls on politicians, media to stop exploiting antisemitism. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Women call for peace and justice in Palestine. greenleft.org.au

_____ (2025-03-11). Peru's president accuses 'bad press' of coup plotting. CPJ Staff

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-03-11). Indonesia and Vietnam strengthen bilateral cooperation. plenglish.com Jakarta, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) Chairwoman of the Indonesian People's Representative Council (Parliament), Puan Maharani, met today with the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, to review and strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-03-11). South Africa calls to address water pollution. plenglish.com This includes, according to Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo, the elimination of invasive aquatic weeds, such as water hyacinth, which have become a threat to most of the country's water resources. | The official made these statements following a two-day monitoring visit last week to the Blesbokspruit wetlands near Springs, Ekurhuleni and Jukskei River in Alexandrea, north of Johannesburg in the central Gauteng province. | The Blesbokspruit wetland, recalls the Ministry in a statement, is a Ramsar site (those included in the list of wetlands of international importance) located along the homonymous river, is one…

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-03-11). South Africa urges to address water pollution. plenglish.com This includes, according to Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo, the elimination of invasive aquatic weeds, such as water hyacinth, which have become a threat to most of the country's water resources. | The official made these statements following a two-day monitoring visit last week to the Blesbokspruit wetlands near Springs, Ekurhuleni and Jukskei River in Alexandrea, north of Johannesburg in the central Gauteng province. | The Blesbokspruit wetland, recalls the Ministry in a statement, is a Ramsar site (those included in the list of wetlands of international importance) located along the homonymous river, is one…

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-03-11). South Korea urged to avoid violence prior to Yoon verdict. plenglish.com Seoul, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) South Korean acting president, Choi Sang-mok, promised today 'zero tolerance' to any act of violence in view of the ruling in the trial against the ousted president, Yoon Suk Yeol.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Premiarán en Cuba a ganadores de Concurso de Periodismo Deportivo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) La Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (Upec) premiará hoy en esta capital a los ganadores del Concurso Nacional de Periodismo Deportivo José González Barros, en el contexto de las celebraciones durante la Jornada por el Día de la Prensa.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Recordarán los 67 años de creado el Segundo Frente Oriental Frank País. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) Éste 11 de marzo serán recordados en Mayarí Arriba los 67 años de la fundación del Segundo Frente Oriental "Frank País", por tropas rebeldes al mando del entonces comandante Raúl Castro Ruz.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Barítono español dará en La Habana concierto homenaje a Lecuona. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El barítono español Luis Alberto Fernández Llaneza ofrecerá el viernes próximo en La Habana un concierto homenaje al clásico compositor cubano Ernesto Lecuona.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Sesiona en Venezuela Taller de Comunicación Popular (+Foto). radiohc.cu Caracas, 11 mar (RHC) Más de mil informadores de toda Venezuela participan este martes en el Taller de Comunicación Popular "Tanques de Pensamiento Comunal", que por dos días sesionará aquí con el objetivo de diseñar y fortalecer estrategias comunicacionales.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Venezuela y Cuba sostienen reunión sobre sector pesquero y acuícola (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Caracas, 11 mar (RHC) Los Gobiernos de Venezuela y Cuba sostuvieron este martes en Caracas una reunión en las que ambos países expusieron sus potencialidades en el sector pesquero y acuícola, informaron fuentes oficiales.

Maria Calvo (2025-03-11). Preocupa violencia en Siria. radiohc.cu La ola de violencia que se desató desde finales de la semana pasada en Siria, cuando murieron cerca de mil 400 personas, la mayoría civiles, trajo de nuevo a colación las preocupaciones sobre el futuro inmediato de un país fragmentado por los odios internos y la intervención extranjera.

María Candela (2025-03-11). Portugal realiza campaña de recaudación de donativo para Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Respondiendo a la campaña titulada " °Por Cuba! °Fin al Bloqueo!", que llama al cese del cerco económico, comercial y financiero de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba y a la salida de la Isla de lista de estados que supuestamente patrocinan el terrorismo, los activistas solidarios recaudan fondos para enviar un donativo a la Mayor de las Antillas.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Juventud y empoderamiento digital: Comienza cumbre de la UIT en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) Empoderar a las nuevas generaciones en el ámbito digital es tema clave de la Cumbre Mundial de la UIT (CMJ-25) que comienza hoy para colocar a los jóvenes en el centro de los diálogos y toma de decisiones del sector.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Se necesita un comercio que incremente las ofertas y brinde servicios de calidad. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) Incrementar las ofertas y brindar servicios de calidad, ´con lo que seamos capaces de producir ª, son principios por los cuales el comercio interior debe regirse, ´porque hay un pueblo esperando a que funcione bien, a que aumenten los productos de la canasta familiar normada, y a que los precios sean asequibles ª.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Reemplazan en Ecuador a tres jueces de la Corte Constitucional. radiohc.cu Quito, 11 mar (RHC) La Corte Constitucional de Ecuador decidió este martes por sorteo los tres integrantes que deberán salir del organismo y ser reemplazados por otros magistrados.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). àöltimo parte médico emitido por el Vaticano: El papa Francisco ya no se encuentra en estado crítico. radiohc.cu Ciudad del Vaticano, 11 mar (RHC) La salud del papa Francisco mostró una mejoría este lunes, lo que llevó a los médicos a considerar que ya no se encuentra en estado crítico. No obstante, su cuadro clínico sigue siendo "complejo", según informó el Vaticano.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Universidad de Cuba estrecha lazos con la Unión de Periodistas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) En ocasión de la Jornada por el Día de la Prensa, que se extiende hasta el próximo 31 de marzo, la Universidad de Camagàºey sostuvo un encuentro este martes con la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba -UPEC-, de esta provincia de Cuba.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Campesinos cubanos con Congreso Nacional a la vista (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) La Asociación Nacional de Agricultores Pequeños -ANAP-, alista su XIII Congreso quinquenal, cuyos delegados debatirán sobre los grandes desafíos que afrontan hoy los campesinos en Cuba para elevar la producción de alimentos para el país.

Maria Calvo (2025-03-11). Cuba reafirma su compromiso para el enfrentamiento al problema mundial de las drogas desde su postura de tolerancia cero. radiohc.cu Cuba reafirma su compromiso con la contribución internacional a los esfuerzos para el enfrentamiento al problema mundial de las drogas desde su postura de tolerancia cero.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Rendirán homenaje en Cuba a líder obrero Lázaro Peña. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) El movimiento sindical de Cuba rendirá tributo a Lázaro Peña, conocido como el Capitán de la clase obrera, a propósito de conmemorarse hoy el aniversario 51 de su deceso.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Burkina Faso fortalecerá relaciones con visita de canciller de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) Fortalecer las relaciones bilaterales y la cooperación centrarán las conversaciones del ministro de Asuntos Exteriores cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, con autoridades de Burkina Faso en su próxima visita al país.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Conmemoran en Cuba fundación de Segundo Frente guerrillero (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) Una ofrenda floral a título del General de Ejército, Raúl Castro, fue depositada este martes en Santiago de Cuba, en el Mausoleo a los Héroes y Mártires del Segundo Frente Oriental Frank País García, a 67 años de su fundación.

Maria Calvo (2025-03-11). Se va finalmente Almagro. radiohc.cu Finalmente Luis Almagro deja la Secretaría general de la OEA, Organización de Estados Americanos, una entidad regional marcada por el desprestigio y la subordinación a los intereses geopolíticos de Estados Unidos.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Adiós a conocida sección peatonal en capital de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) Una conocida sección peatonal en la capital de Estados Unidos, muy próxima a la Casa Blanca, se transforma hoy, tras la orden de desmantelar la Plaza Black Lives Matter (Las Vidas Negras Importan).

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Ballet Nacional de Cuba realizará gira por varias ciudades de la región oriental del país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El Ballet Nacional de Cuba, bajo la dirección de Viengsay Valdés, realizará una gira por las orientales provincias de Santiago de Cuba, Granma y Camagàºey, del 14 al 23 del presente mes, informó este martes la compañía.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Más revelaciones sobre magnicidio de Moise en Haití. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 11 mar (RHC) Uno de los implicados en el magnicidio contra el presidente, Jovenel Moise en 2021, Felix Badio hizo más revelaciones en una reciente audiencia en el Tribunal de Apelaciones de Puerto Príncipe, informó hoy la prensa local.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Plantón en Ecuador en rechazo a concesión de campo petrolero Sacha. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) Organizaciones sociales de Ecuador protagonizarán hoy un plantón en las afueras del Ministerio de Energía y Minas en rechazo a la conexión del campo petrolero Sacha, el más productivo del país, a un consorcio extranjero.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-03-11). Primer ministro de Cuba exhorta a elevar producción agropecuaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 de mar (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, instó a incrementar las producciones agrícolas y pecuarias, con el propósito de responder a las demandas del pueblo, destacan hoy medios de prensa locales.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Lamentan en Nicaragua fallecimiento de legendaria combatiente sandinista. radiohc.cu Managua, 11 mar (RHC) El Partido del Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional -FSLN-, lamentó la muerte de la diputada nicaragàºense y legendaria combatiente guerrillera Gladys de los àÅngeles Báez, quien falleció este martes a los 83 años de edad.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-03-11). Alistan en Cuba importante evento sobre Derecho Penal en Iberoamérica (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) Delegados de Cuba y otros países se alistan para la celebración del XVI Encuentro Internacional Ciencias Penales y el IV Evento Legalidad, Derecho y Sociedad 2025, previsto del 26 al 28 de este mes en el Palacio de Convenciones, La Habana.

yalensis (2025-03-11). Ukraine War Day #1112: The Feat Of The 800 Sudzhans. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | It's been all over the news, so you may have read about the feat of the 800 Russians who crawled 15 kilometers through a gas pipe to surprise the enemy rear in Sudzha. A feat so crazy you think it never could have worked, and yet it did. Bloggers such as Dima from Military Summary (screenshot below, don't click on it, it's just a static image) are comparing this to the classic Greek trick of the Trojan Horse; or to the 300 Spartans, but in this case 800 Sudzhans! | Blogger Dima compares Russian soldi…

Eldar Mamedov (2025-03-11). Cracks in European 'unity' on Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration's decision to first host direct talks with Russia in February has left Ukraine and its European backers wondering how long they will be left on the sidelines. Brussels, particularly, is trying to put on a unified front to promote its interests in Ukraine's future.But a flurry of statements and summits over the last few weeks shows that the EU, and Europe more generally, may be less "unified" on the subject than they had initially hoped to convey.The

Alastair Crooke (2025-03-11). Europe faces a MAGA 'vibe-shift' as Trump moves to his primordial objective — The Global Reset. thealtworld.com If Europe pretends to replace the U.S., it is going to be extremely expensive, very politically costly, and it will fail. | President Trump wants Ukraine settled, full stop. This is so that he can move ahead quickly — to normalise with Russia, and begin the 'big picture' project of setting a new World Order, one that will end wars and facilitate business ties. | The point here — which Europe feigns to not understand — is that the end to the Ukraine conflict simply is Trump's 'gateway' to the entire rationale and platform on which he stood: The Great Reset of the Geo-Political landscape. Ukraine,…

____ (2025-03-11). Political Tensions Rise as Far-Right Candidate Barred from Romanian Election. devdiscourse.com Cornelia Borta, a staunch supporter of far-right politician Calin Georgescu, sees no alternative for Romania's presidency. Her appeal comes as Georgescu, previously successful in the first round of last year's election, is barred from the upcoming polls due to allegations of Russian interference.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Trump, Zelensky to visit Saudi Arabia. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have revealed their plan to visit Saudi Arabia as part of the ongoing effort to end the Russia Ukraine war.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Ukraine War: Time to Seize Opportunity of Peace Before it Slips Away. ummid.com This is a time when efforts for ending Russia Ukraine war as early as possible should get everyone's support.

The Independent (2025-03-11). What minerals does Ukraine have and what are they used for? independent.co.ug ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ukraine has substantial supplies of key minerals, but some are now in Russian-occupied territory. Ukraine has agreed to the outline of a major deal that would give the US access to Ukraine's mineral deposits, a senior official in Kyiv has told the BBC. Kyiv has faced growing pressure from Washington to sign …

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-11). Rubio vows to block 'antagonistic' language on Russia at G7 meeting. scmp.com US wants softer tone on Russia when G7 foreign ministers meet in Quebec from Wednesday.

A a (2025-03-11). Paralizzata da una demenza acuta, l'Europa dichiara di nuovo guerra alla Russia. strategic-culture.su

Editor (2025-03-11). An Inequality Tale of Two Capital Cities. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-03-11). Javier Milei Deepens Argentina's IMF Debt Trap With 'Emergency' Loan. scheerpost.com

WSWS (2025-03-11). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Teachers strike across Mexico, while Guadalajara water workers hold strikes and protests.

Sam Carliner (2025-03-11). ICE Leaks: Trump Officials Push For Criminal Charges Against Whistleblowers And Press. thedissenter.org The following article was made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter.

WSWS (2025-03-11). Teamsters bureaucracy does nothing as UPS announces hundreds of additional layoffs. wsws.org As UPS continues mass layoffs, Teamsters bureaucrats promote Trump's newly confirmed right-wing Labor Secretary, former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRememer.

WSWS (2025-03-11). More short films in Berlin—Mother's Child from the Netherlands, Ordinary Life and global clickworkers in Their Eyes. wsws.org Films about the end of the welfare state, government surveillance and a new form of global wage slavery.

WSWS (2025-03-11). Sanders in Michigan promotes pro-Trump, pro-trade war UAW President Shawn Fain. wsws.org Sanders uses "left" rhetoric and demagogy to channel growing popular anger against Trump's fascist policies back behind the Democratic Party.

WSWS (2025-03-11). Teamsters claim ratification of Costco sellout contract. wsws.org Despite the union's portrayal of the agreement as a victory, it is the latest rank betrayal by the Teamsters bureaucracy, which is cozying up to the Trump administration.

WSWS (2025-03-11). Australia: Macquarie University RFC calls for rally to defend Randa Abdel-Fattah. wsws.org An urgent on-campus meeting and rally of all staff and students must be organised to fight moves to sack academic Randa Abdel-Fattah.

WSWS (2025-03-11). Sri Lanka: IMF demands sacrifice, warns of "potential labour unrest" wsws.org The meagre wage rises announced in the budget, which do not compensate for soaring inflation, are in line with the IMF's demands for the slashing of state expenditure.

WSWS (2025-03-11). New Zealand diplomat sacked after criticizing Trump. wsws.org The High Commissioner's sacking sends a clear message that the New Zealand government will not tolerate open criticism of Trump's Ukraine policy.

WSWS (2025-03-11). Trump appoints mining industry executive to head Mining Safety and Health. wsws.org Last month, the Trump administration nominated mining industry association executive Wayne Palmer to head MSHA.

WSWS (2025-03-11). Former central banker Carney to become Canada's prime minister. wsws.org Mark Carney, who has never been elected to public office, is a tried and tested representative of the financial oligarchy.

WSWS (2025-03-11). For killing worker in Texas factory, Tesla to pay fine of $49,000, or what CEO Elon Musk makes in 8 seconds. wsws.org Through the control of DOGE, Musk and Trump are declaring war on virtually every federal department which even slightly limits the profit-making of the corporate oligarchy.

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-11). Zelenskyy's White House 'Trap' Sends a Dangerous Message to the World. themedialine.org

geo.tv (2025-03-11). Trump special envoy claims Zelensky sent apology letter after Oval Office spat. geo.tv US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacts at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025. — ReutersWitkoff says Zelensky apologised for what happened in Oval Office.Remarks follow US and Ukrainian officials' preps for peace…

newarab (2025-03-11). Saudi crown prince, Zelensky discuss achieving peace in Ukraine. newarab.com Saudi Crown Prince Zelensky and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been

Reuters (2025-03-11). Zelensky in Saudi Arabia as US voices hope for Ukraine peace talks. scmp.com Tuesday's crunch Ukraine-US talks will be the first between the two sides since White House blow-up.

_____ (2025-03-11). Indian journalist shot dead after reporting on land scam. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-11). Mexican journalist Kristian Zavala killed after seeking state protection. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-11). CPJ: Georgia must free Mzia Amaghlobeli after 53 days in jail for a slap. CPJ Staff

Arshad Mehmood (2025-03-11). Separatists Seize Train in Pakistan's Balochistan, Killing 6 and Taking Scores Hostage. themedialine.org

Darren Crawford (2025-03-11). Dutton and Tate dodge Cyclone Alfred Scomo style. independentaustralia.net

DikelediM (2025-03-11). Basic Education surpasses 93% milestone in eradicating pit toilets. sanews.gov.za Basic Education surpasses 93% milestone in eradicating pit toilets | The Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative has successfully eradicated over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country. | This was revealed by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube in Parliament today, where senior officials from the department presented to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education the analysis, implications and effects of the President's 2025 State of the Nation Address. | In a statement on Tuesday, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) said this significant milestone marks a critica…

DikelediM (2025-03-11). Call for collaboration to boost infrastructure investment. sanews.gov.za Call for collaboration to boost infrastructure investment | President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the need for strong collaboration between government and business to scale up infrastructure investment and drive South Africa's economic growth. | Speaking during a Questions for Oral Reply session in the National Assembly on Tuesday, the President highlighted the importance of structural reforms to address key constraints, such as energy supply and inefficiencies in freight and logistics. | "For South Africa to achieve the levels of economic growth it needs, it is essential that government and business work toge…

DikelediM (2025-03-11). US remains a strategic and historic partner for SA. sanews.gov.za US remains a strategic and historic partner for SA | Government will continue engaging with the United States of America administration and other stakeholders to address the mischaracterisation of South Africa, while also strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries, President Cyril Ramaphosa said. | The President was speaking during a Questions for Oral Reply session in the National Assembly on Tuesday. | "South Africa maintains its active engagement with the United States through political, diplomatic and economic channels. | "We have taken note of an Executive Order and recent statements by the cur…

EDWIN (2025-03-11). Ekurhuleni bus accident claims 16 lives. sanews.gov.za Ekurhuleni bus accident claims 16 lives | Ekurhuleni Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Roads and Transport Planning, Andile Mngwevu, has extended condolences to the loved one of the victims of the road crash that claimed 16 lives this morning. | According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), the crash involved a passenger bus owned by the City of Ekurhuleni and a light motor vehicle (LMV). The bus was carrying passengers from Katlehong to Pomona. | RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane said preliminary reports suggest that both vehicles were travelling in the third lane (from the right) of the R21.

EDWIN (2025-03-11). SA, India schools of government foster collaboration. sanews.gov.za SA, India schools of government foster collaboration | The National School of Government (NSG) and the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in capacity building, research, consultancy and knowledge sharing to enhance governance and public sector performance. | In a statement on Monday, the NSG said the partnership will enable both institutions to use their expertise in training, research, advisory services, and professional development to equip public servants with the necessary skills and competencies to drive national development.

GABIK (2025-03-11). Call for urgent action to tackle water pollution. sanews.gov.za Call for urgent action to tackle water pollution | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has called on stakeholders to join hands with the department and its entities in addressing water pollution. | This includes collaboration in the removal of invasive aquatic weeds, such as water hyacinth, which have become a significant threat in most of the country's water resources. | Seitlholo recently conducted a two-day oversight visit at Blesbokspruit Wetlands near Springs, Ekurhuleni, and Jukskei River in Alexandrea, north of Johannesburg. | During the visit last week, Seitlholo inspected wastewater pump…

GABIK (2025-03-11). Nelson Mandela Bay shines in global business services sector. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay shines in global business services sector | Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has emerged as the fastest growing region in South Africa for the global business services sector, following Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. | This is according to data from the municipality's Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture (EDTA) Directorate. | NMBM Member of the Mayoral Committee for the EDTA, Bassie Kamana, on Monday said she was encouraged by the rapid growth of the global business services sector (call centre services) within the city. | In collaboration with Business Process Enabling Sout…

GABIK (2025-03-11). Summit to boost small enterprise development in KZN. sanews.gov.za Summit to boost small enterprise development in KZN | Business leaders, entrepreneurs and government officials in KwaZulu-Natal are currently engaging on critical issues impacting small enterprises across the province. | These role players are gathered at the 2025 Umyezane Summit, Conference and Awards, which is taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre and hosted by the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA). | Addressing the opening of the summit on Monday, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli emphasised the pivotal role played by small, me…

Hamish Mitchell (2025-03-11). Australia's economic future: The neoliberal lie. independentaustralia.net

Hugo GABBERO (2025-03-11). Belarus: Two years since the unfair sentence against three Viasna members. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2025-03-11). Egypt: Joint letter calling for a presidential pardon for Alaa Abd el-Fattah. fidh.org

marketing (2025-03-11). Deathenomics To Drive The New AI World Order #Deathenomics #Drive #World #Order #Apple #Samsung #Google #AI #Chat #GPT #Cyber #Security. menafn.com (MENAFN – Asia Times) | The economist Paul Samuelson noted that the Second World War was the economists war. The US came to realize that economic planning, the role of the Federal Reserve and …

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2025-03-11). Tunisia: Call for the European Union to send international observers to the so-called "conspiracy" trial. fidh.org

Shira Dicker (2025-03-11). 'I Cannot Believe What Has Taken Place Here': Columbia Rocked by Arrest and Funding Freeze. themedialine.org

Steven Ganot (2025-03-11). Europe Steps Up as US Foreign Policy Becomes More Transactional. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-11). After 15 Months in Captivity, Gadi Mozes Calls On His Community To Rebuild Together. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-11). Iran Rejects US Talks as Pezeshkian Condemns Pressure Tactics. themedialine.org

fishbein (2025-03-11). Musk's Ponzi Nonsense Could Do Real Damage to Social Security. cepr.net

fishbein (2025-03-11). Crypto: The Rich and the Criminal Get Richer. cepr.net

fishbein (2025-03-11). The Trump Dream of Balanced Trade. cepr.net

fishbein (2025-03-11). As Wildfires Rage On, Federal Investment in Fire Protection Declines. cepr.net

_____ (2025-03-11). Bosnian Serbs adopt 'foreign agent' law targeting independent media. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-11). Ugandan anti-terrorism officers brutally assault journalist. CPJ Staff

Ahmed Abd al-Salam (2025-03-11). Opinion: Hamas Claims Victory, People Claim Failure. themedialine.org

Ali Hussain (2025-03-11). Saudi Arabia and Qatar Lead Global Peace Negotiations. themedialine.org

Ana Maria Dima (2025-03-11). Where are you going, EU democracy? The dangerous case of Romanian elections. globalvoices.org

Giorgia Valente (2025-03-11). Europe Takes Charge as US Shifts to Transactional Foreign Policy. themedialine.org

Guest Contributor (2025-03-11). This Gambian advocate believes female genital mutilation could be eliminated within one generation. globalvoices.org The fight against FGM has requires men, young people, and local womenGlobal VoicesA group of women demonstrating the Female Genital Mutilation process. Imag…

Olivia Barber (2025-03-11). Campaign using Elon Musk's tweets to 'fight the far right' set to raise £100,000. leftfootforward.org People vs Elon, a fundraising initiative that turns the tech billionaire's tweets into charity donations is gaining momentum…

Olivia Barber (2025-03-11). Police admit wrongful arrest of protestor for asking who elected King Charles III. leftfootforward.org 'It has taken the police two and a half years to recognise that expressing an opinion in the street is not a crime.'

ptcnews.tv (2025-03-11). Elon Musk alleges cyberattack on X, says 'large group or country likely involved'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A significant outage hit X, a social media platform owned by Elon Musk, with thousands of users worldwide reporting issues, according to Downdetector, a website that tracks online outages.The outage peaked at 3 pm with 2,612 users reporting issues, followed by another spike between 6 pm and 7: 30 pm, affecting 1,312 users. As of the latest update, the platform remains unstable. | Meanwhile Elon Musk has alleged a "massive cyberattack" against the platform. Musk further alleged that this 'attack' has been carried out with a "lot of resources" and a large, coordinated "group and/or country" involved.

Rédaction Montréal (2025-03-11). Is anyone out there? — Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation student achievement award. pressenza.com On March 9, 2025, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF/FEESO), celebrated the 2025 Student Achievement Award provincial winners. The 2025 theme — Is Anyone Out There? | "Is anyone out there?" is an age-old inquiry not limited by time or borders. It resonates with our curiosity, the vastness of space, and the possibility of life "out there". As we explore the universe, we are also exploring ourselves. The search for life beyond our planet reflects our longing for connection, fascination with the unknown and desire to comprehend our place in the universe. | The theme speaks to our innate…

SAM (2025-03-11). Donald Trump Is Building A Deportation Machine. progressivehub.net MICHAEL GOULD-WARTOFSKY | TOM DISPATCH…

Steven Ganot (2025-03-11). Western Nations Push UN Action as Iran Expands Uranium Enrichment. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-11). Egypt and Iran: Benefits and Constraints. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2025-03-11). The Yelling Was in English, the Message Was in Hebrew. themedialine.org

William Hartung (2025-03-11). Think tanks are helping DOD dodge the DOGE. responsiblestatecraft.org

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Philippines' ex-president Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war' killings. channelnewsasia.com At the opening of a Philippine Senate probe into the drug war in October, Duterte said he offered "no apologies, no excuses" for his actions.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). 'Great gift for women': Children under 18 born overseas to Malaysian mothers can now apply for citizenship. channelnewsasia.com In October last year, Malaysia passed a law allowing children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to be eligible for citizenship under the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024. The law, however, was not applicable retrospectively.

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Apple preparing for a major software overhaul, Bloomberg News reports. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Asian markets track Wall Street selloff as Trump-fuelled economy fears build. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Electric vehicles fuel Indonesia's first car sales growth since June 2023. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Exclusive-Apple, Meta likely to face modest fines over DMA breaches, sources say. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Exclusive-CoreWeave wins $12 billion cloud contract from OpenAI ahead of IPO, sources say. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Kazakhstan in talks with oil majors to cut output, energy minister says. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Oracle misses third quarter revenue estimates. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Sri Lanka 'welcomes' investment opportunities from Adani, says official. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). US SEC to move away from requiring crypto firms to register as trading systems, chief says. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2025-03-11). Trump's 'America First' policies targeting South Korea, says acting president. channelnewsasia.com

geo.tv (2025-03-11). Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows. geo.tv People move through a dusty road, as air quality reduces ahead of the winter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 4, 2024. — ReutersOnly seven countries met World Health Organisation air quality standards last year, data showed on Tuesday, as researchers warned that the war on smog…

____ (2025-03-11). Controversy Erupts Over Viral Video in Uttarakhand. devdiscourse.com A video that has gone viral in Uttarakhand shows the effigy of BJP's state president and Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt being blown up, igniting a strong objection from the BJP. The party has urged the government to take decisive action against those responsible.

____ (2025-03-11). Perkins Coie Takes on Trump: Legal Battle Over Alleged Retaliation. devdiscourse.com Perkins Coie, a prominent U.S. law firm, has initiated legal proceedings against the Trump administration in federal court. The lawsuit claims that an executive order issued by President Trump unlawfully targeted the firm for its previous work with Democrat Hillary Clinton and its internal diversity efforts.

____ (2025-03-11). Bizongo's Bold New Chapter: Prahlad Krishnamurthi Takes the Helm Amidst Fresh Funding. devdiscourse.com In a significant leadership transition, B2B e-commerce platform Bizongo has appointed Prahlad Krishnamurthi as the new CEO, effective immediately. This strategic move comes amid the company's latest funding round, which raised USD 4.5 million from notable investors, valuing the Bengaluru-headquartered firm at nearly USD 980 million.

____ (2025-03-11). Remembering Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj: A Legacy of Courage and Sacrifice. devdiscourse.com Actor Vicky Kaushal marked the death anniversary of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on Tuesday, paying tribute to the Maratha leader's courage and resilience in the face of adversity.

____ (2025-03-11). Startek Garners Trio of Prestigious Comparably Awards in 2025. devdiscourse.com Startek, a prominent name in the realm of customer experience solutions, has been lauded with three significant awards from Comparably for the first quarter of 2025: Best Company Outlook, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity.

____ (2025-03-11). India Takes Flight: MoU to Manufacture 200 Diamond DA40 NG Aircraft. devdiscourse.com The Sakthi Aircraft Industry Private Limited (SAIPL) and the Aero Club of India (ACI) have officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manufacture and supply 200 Diamond DA40 NG trainer aircraft domestically. The agreement designates ACI as the central aggregator, tasked with consolidating demand and managing aircraft allocation, ensuring seamless handovers to Flight Training Organizations (FTOs).

____ (2025-03-11). Clash Over NEP 2020: DMK and BJP Lock Horns. devdiscourse.com BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh launched a scathing attack on DMK and the INDIA bloc on Tuesday, criticizing their stance on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. According to Chugh, the NEP, under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, is pioneering for its emphasis on imparting education in the mother tongue.

____ (2025-03-11). Unexplained Collision Raises Environmental Concerns Off English Coast. devdiscourse.com Salvage operations commenced for a damaged jet fuel tanker off England's coast following an unexplained collision with a container ship, which threatens an environmental disaster. Crews from both vessels evacuated, with one member of the Portuguese-flagged ship Solong still missing, according to the coastguard.

____ (2025-03-11). Court Orders FIR Against Kejriwal for Misuse of Public Funds. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, a local court has ordered the Delhi Police to file a first information report (FIR) against former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders. They are accused of improperly using public funds to display large hoardings across the city.

____ (2025-03-11). Train Attack in Balochistan Leaves Passengers Injured and Alarms Raised. devdiscourse.com A train traveling between Quetta and Peshawar in Pakistan's Balochistan province was attacked on Tuesday by gunmen, leaving several passengers injured and inciting a regional emergency response.

geo.tv (2025-03-11). Donald Trump vows to buy 'new Tesla' to show support for Elon Musk. geo.tv US President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk before attending a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024. — ReutersUnited States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will buy a new Tesla car…

geo.tv (2025-03-11). Philippines' former president Rodrigo Duterte arrested over 'drugs war' killings. geo.tv Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech at Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 13, 2025. — ReutersDuterte served Interpol arrest warrant at Manila's main airport.Arrest made on ICC's request concerning extrajudicial killings.Int'l body…

geo.tv (2025-03-11). Trudeau and Carney meet ahead of handover of power. geo.tv Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau carries his chair from the House of Commons on Parliament Hill today. — ReutersMark Carney, the former central banker who secured a landslide victory to become leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party and the country's next prime…

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Controversial security company G4S given NT corrections contact. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Dutton's ramps up culture war on women, working from home. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Growing the pie for whose gain? greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Refugees take their call for permanent visas to Labor MPs. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Thousands rally for International Women's Day. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Tibetans mark national uprising day. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Vic public servants rally against Labor's proposed job cuts. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). WA approvals report a threat to First Nations cultural heritage. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-03-11). Jenny Rolfe challenges the Nationals in the Riverina. greenleft.org.au

newarab (2025-03-11). Iran's Pezeshkian rejects US talks under Trump threats. newarab.com Iranian President "It's not acceptable for them to say, 'we're ordering you not to do this, and not to do that, or we'll do this,'" Pezeshkian said during a meeting with Iranian producers and entrepreneurs. | "I'm not coming to negotiate with you at all. Go and do whatever damn thing you want." | The comments followed Trump saying on…

newarab (2025-03-11). Australian police expose 'antisemitic' caravan bomb plot as hoax. newarab.com A supposed plot to use explosives stashed in a caravan in a "terrorism event" targeting Jewish residents in Australia has been revealed to be a hoax, police said on Monday. | The caravan was discovered in January in a semi-rural suburb on the outskirts of Sydney with "Powergel" mining explosives inside and written notes listing "Jewish entities", police said. | It hit the headlines after a wave of anti-Semitic firebombings, graffiti and vandalism swept through Melbourne and Sydney in previous months, piling pressure on the Australian government. | Detectives said at the time they were looking into whether the…

newarab (2025-03-11). IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after reform programme's fourth review. newarab.com The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of $1.2 billion to Egypt following the fourth review of the country's $8 billion economic reform program. | Additionally, the IMF's executive board approved Egypt's request for an arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), granting access to approximately $1.3 billion, the IMF statement said. | Cairo has been seeking financing under the RSF since 2022, hoping to unlock up to an additional $1 billion. | On Monday, Egypt reported a sharp drop in headline inflation for February, largely due to financial reforms implemente…

newarab (2025-03-11). Uganda says it has deployed troops in South Sudan capital. newarab.com A Ugandan military spokesperson said the deployment was at the request of the South Sudan government. | Tensions hav…

newarab (2025-03-11). Egypt inflation rate nearly halves in February. newarab.com Egypt's annual While inflation has been easing for months, experts say the sharp drop from 23.2 percent in January, according to the state statistics agency, is largely due to a base effect. | "Inflation looks lower because we are comparing it to last year's extreme price jumps," when inflation hit 36…

newarab (2025-03-11). US threatens 'consequences' for Iraq over Tsurkov captivity. newarab.com

newarab (2025-03-11). Drought-hit Algeria to import one million sheep for Eid al-Adha. newarab.com The plan is the latest in a series of measures designed to ease public frust…

newarab (2025-03-11). Pakistan's Jaffar Express hijacked by BLA in Balochistan. newarab.com Armed militants held hundreds of train passengers hostage on Tuesday in an ongoing siege claimed by a separatist group behind rising violence in southwestern The militants wounded the driver as they took control of the train in a remote, mountainous area of "Over 450 passengers onboard are being held hostage by gunmen," Muhammad Kashif, a senior railway government official in Quetta, the capital of the province, tol…

newarab (2025-03-11). Trump envoy Witkoff plans Moscow visit this week to meet Putin. newarab.com US President The people, speaking on condition of anonymity, conf…

newarab (2025-03-11). Is Trump resuming the travel ban and what countries will be hit. newarab.com Although a final list has yet to be released, reports have emerged revealing several countries that could be included in the ban and what new system will regulate it. | The New Arab takes a look at the three tiers which countries are set to be placed on, and which countri…

newleftreview (2025-03-11). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance?

newleftreview (2025-03-11). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil.

newleftreview (2025-03-11). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs.

newleftreview (2025-03-11). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour.

newleftreview (2025-03-11). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.

newleftreview (2025-03-11). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Now, AMU dragged into controversy over Holi. ummid.com The premium Indian university, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has again been dragged into a controversy — this time in the name of Hindu Festival of Colors, Holi.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Why Taif Gates are tourist attractions during Ramadan. ummid.com Taif today is one of the key tourist attractions in Saudi Arabia for the visitors to the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Infant Muslim girl killed in Rajasthan Police search operation. ummid.com Disturbing news from Raghunathgarh Village, Alwar, Rajasthan has come to light, where a one-month-old girl child Alisha was brutally killed by police in a home search raid on March 2, 2025.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Jeddah's Floating Mosque is a modern Islamic architectural masterpiece. ummid.com Built in 1985 on a 2,400-square-meter site, Al-Rahma Mosque, also known as the Floating Mosque or Fatima Al Zahra Mosque, is the world's first mosque built on the sea's surface.

UMMID (2025-03-11). KV Admission 2025: Registration Steps. ummid.com Online registration for admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2025-26 has started from today i.e. Friday March 07, 2025.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Convicted of rape, Overseas BJP leader in Australia gets 40-yr jail. ummid.com Balesh Dhankhar, one of the founders of the Australia division of the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP), has been sentenced to 40-year jail term for raping five South Korean women.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Himachal 12th English board 2025 cancelled after paper leak reports. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) has cancelled the 12th Inter English language exam 2025 after reports of paper leak.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Maharashtra cancels CETs for BA/BSc BEd Integrated Courses. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has cancelled the Common Entrance Tests (CETs) that were supposed to be held for BA B.Ed and BSc B.Ed 4-year Integrated Courses.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Bihar 12th Result 2025: When and How to Check. ummid.com Wait for over 12 lakh students, who appeared in the Bihar Board 12th Intermediate Exam 2025 and now waiting for their result, is nearing to end.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Masjid Quba: First Mosque Founded by Prophet Muhammad. ummid.com Masjid Quba is the first mosque founded by Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him).

UMMID (2025-03-11). Direct meetings with Hamas were very helpful: U.S. Envoy. ummid.com Adam Boehler, U.S. Envoy for hostage affairs, Sunday said direct meetings with Palestinian Resistance Group, Hamas, have been "very helpful".

UMMID (2025-03-11). Chinese scientists reveal Mariana Trench life mysteries. ummid.com A group of Chinese scientists have unveiled the survival mechanisms of mysterious life in the Mariana Trench, Earth's deepest oceanic realm.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Harvard Researcher Proves God Exists. ummid.com Malaysian astrophysicist and a researcher at Harvard University, Dr Willie Soon, using mathematical formula established that God is real, arguing things in the world are so perfectly placed that they cannot be attributed to mere chance.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Lunar Eclipse March 13/14, 2025: Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Lunar Eclipse, which will virtually turn Moon deep crimson colour, called 'Blood Moon', will be witnessed on Thursday/Friday March 13/14, 2025, coinciding with 13/14 Ramadan 1446 AH and Holi.

UMMID (2025-03-11). Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore finally returning to Earth. ummid.com The American space agency, NASA, finally revealed the confirmed return journey of the 'stranded astronauts', Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, from Space to Earth.

The Independent (2025-03-11). Besigye bail application to be heard Friday. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has scheduled March 14, 2025, to hear the bail application of jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale, who are seeking release on treason charges. According to sources who are not authorized to speak on behalf of the judiciary, Besigye's …

The Independent (2025-03-11). FDIs in East Africa at risk as corruption in Uganda comes under global scrutiny. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The investment climate in East Africa is undergoing scrutiny as concerns emerge regarding governance and transparency in Uganda. Recent developments, including the case of the illegal detention and arrest of Vasundhara Oswal, an Indian-Swiss businesswoman and key investor in the region, have brought attention to the need for stronger …

The Independent (2025-03-11). Jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza appeals, seeks bail. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Eron Kiiza, who was sentenced to nine months in prison for contempt of court by the General Court Martial, has appealed his conviction and sentence in the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala. Kiiza, who represented opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Kamulegeya, has also …

The Independent (2025-03-11). Lightning kills Twinamatsiko, three cows. independent.co.ug Rubanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A thunderbolt claimed the life of a cattle keeper in Rubanda district on Monday evening. Rogers Twinamatsiko, a resident of Kiruruma village in Ikamiro parish, Muko sub-county, was struck dead by lightning at around 5pm. Enock Kyarimpa, the deceased's brother, and Erinest Ryamirengye, Ikamiro parish LC2 Chairman, say that …

The Independent (2025-03-11). Mastercard Foundation's new podcast to champion values-based leadership, create positive change. independent.co.ug Global leaders seek to inspire the next generation of changemakers through candid conversations about their lives and careers Toronto, Canada | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mastercard Foundation has launched a new podcast that seeks to challenge, motivate, and inspire the next generation to lead with purpose and to act with courage. Transcending Boundaries — Conversations …

The Independent (2025-03-11). Ministry to review nursing, midwifery entry requirements after UCE grading changes. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports is reviewing admission requirements for nursing, midwifery, and other health-related certificate programs following recent changes in the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) grading system. Dr. Safinah Kisu Musene, the acting commissioner for Higher Technical and Vocational Education and Training (HTVET), said that the …

The Independent (2025-03-11). The rise of African art biennales. independent.co.ug As platforms changing global underrepresentation of African art ART | AGENCIES | In recent years, African art biennales have emerged as pivotal platforms, propelling the continent's artists onto the global stage. These biennial events not only showcase the rich diversity of African creativity but also challenge and redefine global art narratives. Historically, African art was often …

The Independent (2025-03-11). U.S., Ukraine start talks in Saudi Arabia. independent.co.ug JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia | Xinhua | A high-stakes meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations started in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The talks in the Saudi port city of Jeddah came about two weeks after a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal was called off. U.S. military assistance to Ukraine was also suspended after U.S. President Donald Trump and …

The Canary (2025-03-11). A Tory council wants to bring library services back into public control — yet people are furious? thecanary.co In Suffolk, a heated dispute over the future of the county's libraries has drawn a tide of misinformation-mongering, mudslinging, and competing narratives. On one side, there's the Conservative-run Suffolk County Council (SCC) who've terminated the outsourced contract and plan to bring the service back in-house. Trade union Unison is backing the move and the Tory-led […] | By

The Canary (2025-03-11). Women of Weed: a new docuseries is smashing stereotypes for Women's History Month. thecanary.co Cannabis has always been political. Who gets to use it, who gets punished for it, who gets to build an empire off it—these are decisions shaped by power, not preference. And when it comes to women who smoke, the conversation has been even more reductive: the lazy stoner, the airhead, the mess. But in 2025, […] | By

Gilbert Achcar (2025-03-11). "America First" and the great upheaval in international relations. internationalviewpoint.org The "America First" logic, adopted by the US neofascist movement known as MAGA, may seem rational to those who are not familiar with the economic history of international relations. According to Trump and his acolytes, America has spent huge sums of money protecting its allies, especially the rich countries among them, i.e. the geopolitical West (Europe and Japan in particular) and the Gulf Arab oil states. It is time for them to pay off the debt: all these countries must foot the bill by escalating their investments in the United States and their purchases from it, especially their purchases of weapons (which is…

Jahmal Henderson (2025-03-11). Connecticut People's World celebrates Black history. peoplesworld.org NEW HAVEN, Conn.—A spirit of resistance filled the New Haven Peoples Center as an overflow crowd celebrated the power of unity at the 51st People's World Black History celebration themed "Black Youth Leadership — Resistance 2.0 in Today's Freedom Struggle." "This is a fight for our freedom, our families, and our future," said keynote speaker …

Kristoff Titeca (2025-03-11). M23 & Rwanda are trying to redraw the map and it's all about to blow. responsiblestatecraft.org In late January and early February, the M23 militia captured both Goma and Bukavu, the two most important cities in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Rwandan-backed rebel group now controls a vast territory — comparable in size to Connecticut — where it is already establishing local administrations, making it clear that M23 and Rwanda are determined to redraw the geopolitical map of Africa's Great Lakes region.M23 and Rwanda: | The M23 rebellion first emerged in 2012, but was defeated in 2013 — largely through international pressure on Rwanda. In theory,…

Sotsialnyi Rukh (2025-03-11). For Ukraine without oligarchs and occupiers! internationalviewpoint.org The predatory policies of the newly elected U.S. president make it impossible to establish a lasting peace for Ukrainians. Ukraine's refusal to sign the mineral extraction agreement, designed to serve the interests of American capital, demonstrates the country's determination to avoid colonial dependence. This opens the door to exploring a more equitable model of relations between Ukraine and the states of Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world under the banner of resistance to imperialist domination. However, if the current approach persists, Ukraine risks facing an imminent reduction or even a complete halt of…

HG (2025-03-11). The Stena Immaculate collision was thanks to US imperialism, once again. thecanary.co On Monday 10 March, an oil tanker, the Stena Immaculate, and a cargo ship collided in the North sea off the coast of Hull, sparking fears of an environmental disaster The collision involved the Stena Immaculate, a US-registered vessel which was transporting fuel for the US military, and the Portuguese-flagged Solong. According to the BBC, […] | By

Ed Sykes (2025-03-11). Why is Starmer's 'national security adviser' and arch Blairite trying to avoid scrutiny? thecanary.co Jonathan Powell served as former prime minister Tony Blair's chief of staff for ten years, and current Labour Party PM Keir Starmer has brought him back as his 'national security advisor'. But Powell is controversially refusing parliamentary scrutiny, with government support. Considering Powell's role in "coordinating all UK foreign policy… issues from 10 Downing Street", […] | By

Catarina Martins, Denys Pilash (2025-03-11). Austerity or Raising the Minimum Wage: Catarina Martins on Portugal's Experience. internationalviewpoint.org

Heinrich Neuhaus, J. H. Wassermann (2025-03-11). Germany: After the federal elections, resistance not adaptation! internationalviewpoint.org

Joseph Daher (2025-03-11). So-called axis of resistance. internationalviewpoint.org

Robin Peterson (2025-03-11). Against Left Pronatalism. internationalviewpoint.org

Mark Gruenberg (2025-03-11). AFL-CIO rolls out week of mass action vs. Trump's war on workers. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Taking the fight against the GOP Trump regime's war on workers from Congress and the courts but also to the streets, the AFL-CIO's new Department of People Who Work For A Living—a title satirizing Elon Musk's so-called "Department of Government Efficiency"—plans a week of actions nationwide from March 17-23. The events will include town halls, …

Mark Gruenberg (2025-03-11). News Guild President Jon Schleuss identifies three big threats to press freedom. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The free press in the U.S. faces three big threats, says News Guild President Jon Schleuss: Financialization, corporate oligarchs and threats from right-wingers, including but not limited to Republican President Donald Trump. Schleuss, whose union is now one of the fastest-growing in the nation—as journalists flock to the News Guild, often to try to protect …

Usov Merka (2025-03-11). Ohio Republicans seek to indoctrinate students with right-wing propaganda, stifle union organizing. peoplesworld.org COLUMBUS, Ohio—The right-wing operatives who occupy the Ohio State House are at it again. This time, they are using the perceived "anti-woke" sentiment and growing Sinophobia to grease the wheels on a bill that would stifle union organizing and insert jingoistic propaganda into the curriculum for all college students in the state of Ohio. Senate …

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2025-03-11). Despite appearances, the defunding of USAID is no help to Cuba. peoplesworld.org Interviewed on March 2, Cuban Vice-Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío reacted to the Trump administration's move to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He granted that "some of these [USAID] programs do benefit some countries … [but the agency] has been employed [also] to foment a fake opposition, create dissident groups, and …

Chris Morrison (2025-03-11). Antarctica Ice Growing Across Large Areas for at Least 85 Years, Aerial Photos Show. dailysceptic.org Sensational new discoveries arising from long-forgotten early aerial photographs indicate that ice has remained stable and even grown slightly since the 1930s over a 2,000 km stretch of East Antarctica.

Will Jones (2025-03-11). The Right is Being Shut Out of Government Across Europe. dailysceptic.org Right-wing politicians are being shut out of Government across Europe, says Gavin Mortimer, as so-called 'progressive' elites in politics and the judiciary effectively rig what are supposed to be democratic elections.

C.J. Strachan (2025-03-11). Employers Are Afraid to Obey the Law. dailysceptic.org A London hospital allowing male staff to use the women's toilets is the latest employer to bring in EDI policies of dubious legality. The problem, says CJ Strachan, is that employers have become afraid to obey the law.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-11). Eruption of Guatemala's Volcano of Fire deemed over after forcing many to flee. scmp.com The volcano spewed gas and ash far into the sky on Monday, putting 30,000 people potentially 'at risk'.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-11). Trump to buy a Tesla in show of support for Musk. scmp.com Tesla has lost more than one-third of its market value since mid-December as Musk deepens his association with Trump.

Agence France-Presse (2025-03-11). US judge orders Musk's Doge to release records: 'unusual secrecy'. scmp.com Last week, Trump responded to growing criticism over unprecedented cuts by Doge, saying they should be carefully targeted.

The Canary (2025-03-11). DWP caught forcing 680k people to hand back overpayments that were ITS OWN FAULT. thecanary.co In a troubling revelation, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been found to have generated 686,756 cases of Universal Credit overpayment debts in the year 2023/24, which fall under the category of "official error." This alarming statistic indicates that potentially 680,000 individuals have been burdened by financial obligations that stem from the department's […] | By

marketing (2025-03-11). Beloved Beaches Were Washed Offshore By Cyclone Alfred But Most Of This Sand Will Return #Beloved #Beaches #Washed #Offshore #Cyclone #Alfred #Most #This #Sand #Return #Passport #Passenegers #Visa #Airports #Hotel. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For many people, the most visible impact of Cyclone Alfred was the damage big waves and storm surge did to their local beaches. | Beaches in southeast Queensland and …

marketing (2025-03-11). Mission Possible " Parastronaut Programs Can Make Space Travel More Inclusive And Attainable For All #Mission #Possible #Parastronaut #Programs #Make #Space #Travel #More #Inclusive #Attainable #Passport #Passenegers #Visa #Airports #Hotel. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Humans will likely set foot on the Moon again in the coming decade. While many stories in this new chapter of lunar exploration will be reminiscent of the Apollo missions …

marketing (2025-03-11). How Trump's Foreign Aid And Diplomatic Cuts Will Make It Harder For The US To Wield Soft Power To Maintain Its Friendships And Win New Ones #Trump's #Foreign #Diplomatic #Cuts #Make #Harder #Wield #Soft #Power #Maintain #Friendships #Ones #Inflation #Currency #US #Dollar #Exchange #Recession. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Trump administration has proposed shuttering USAID and cutting some of the State Department's critical diplomatic programs ; it has also announced tariffs on imports …

marketing (2025-03-11). What Is A SLAPP Suit? Legal Experts Explain How These Lawsuits Suppress Free Speech #What #SLAPP #Suit? #Legal #Experts #Explain #These #Lawsuits #Suppress #Free #Speech #School #University #Collage #Teach #Student. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP suits , are civil claims brought against people or organizations who voice opinions publicly. These lawsuits are …

_____ (2025-03-11). CPJ, partners urge FCC to stop threatening press freedom and free speech. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-11). CPJ joins call for Nepal to revise new media council, social media bill. CPJ Staff

_____ (2025-03-11). CPJ leads joint letter to Egyptian president urging release of writer Alaa Abdelfattah. cpj.org

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Associated Press (2025-03-11). 12 dead, dozens hurt as bus overturns on South Africa highway. scmp.com The early-morning crash happened on a highway near Johannesburg's main O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Associated Press (2025-03-11). Canada's Ontario to charge US customers 25% more for electricity in response to Trump. scmp.com Ontario's premier said if the US escalates the trade war with Canada, he 'will not hesitate to shut the electricity off completely'.

Associated Press (2025-03-11). LA prosecutor will not support resentencing Menendez brothers because they lied. scmp.com Menendez brothers' bid for freedom hits roadblock as Los Angeles district attorney Hochman opposes resentencing.

Associated Press (2025-03-11). US court martial convenes for Pentagon leaker already facing 15 years behind bars. scmp.com Jack Teixeira is facing military charges after already being sentenced to prison for leaking classified material.

Associated Press (2025-03-11). Judge rules Atlanta spa shooter's statements after arrest can be used in death penalty trial. scmp.com Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and a hate crimes sentencing enhancement for 2021 killings.

Luke Goldstein (2025-03-11). How Ads Increase Your Credit Card Bills. levernews.com

Veronica Riccobene (2025-03-11). Bezos Becomes Trump's Apprentice. levernews.com

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April 19th Protest Committee (2025-03-11). Saturday 3/15: Build the Concord April 19th Protest Committee Meeting. indybay.org Organizing meeting for the April 19th Rally and March in Concord will meet at Mountain Mike's Pizza: | Saturday 3/15/25, 1: 30 pm , | @ Mountain Mike's Pizza ( party room ) , | 5358 Clayton road ( near Ygnacio Valley Rd.)…

Steve Topple (2025-03-11). Just as Labour announced £6bn cuts, the DWP reveals it's stripped 170,000 kids of benefits. thecanary.co The Labour Party government has announced potential cuts to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits of up to £6bn. The news has been met with a furious response from many. However, days before the announcement the DWP released new figures on people moving from old benefits onto Universal Credit. They show that, far from […] | By

James Wright (2025-03-11). The hidden cost of privatisation can be seen everywhere. thecanary.co Privatisation of essential utilities doesn't just mean directly more expensive bills and transport for households. It also has a domino effect on the rest of the economy through higher industry costs for utilities like water and energy. Efficient energy, efficient food, more inclusive economy Take the UK agriculture sector. 40% of a farm's total costs […] | By

Nathan Spears (2025-03-11). Why Choose OrbisWays for your trails? thecanary.co Do you love hiking and exploring new places, but don't know where to start? Do you want to live a unique experience, away from the hustle of the city? Then a walking holiday is your best option! In recent years, more and more people from all over the world have changed the typical holiday for […] | By

Steve Topple (2025-03-11). Another 'impartial' assisted dying group has just been exposed for being nothing of the sort. thecanary.co The final report from an assisted dying 'citizens jury' committee has been released. It is being touted by the UK's biggest campaign group in favour of assisted dying as being evidence that Kim Leadbeater's bill on the issue is needed. However, the citizens jury itself has been found to be heavily biased in favour of […] | By

Steve Topple (2025-03-11). There's a lobbying campaign under way to STOP Thames Water being nationalised. thecanary.co The Telegraph has been leading the charge with a less-than obvious campaign to stop the nationalisation of Thames Water — just as a court case challenges a judge's decision to allow the toxic water company to have a £3 billion bailout. Thames Water: what a dirty mess Thames Water has been embroiled in financial turmoil, […] | By

Daniel Haqiqatjou (2025-03-11). Esau Hates Jacob: The Source of Antisemitism According to Jewish Theology. muslimskeptic.com Traditional Judaism teaches that non-Jews inherently hate and want to kill Jews. This is known as the doctrine of "Esau hates Jacob." In the modern period, this doctrine has been secularized, and it underlies Jewish ideas about "antisemitism" as a dangerous immutable characteristic of non-Jews. Traditional Jewish texts offer three key explanations for why non-Jews …

sputnikglobe (2025-03-11). Georgescu's Support of Trump Directly Linked to EU Ban on Romanian Presidential Candidate — Analyst. sputnikglobe.com Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov earlier stressed that the non-admission of Calin Georgescu to the presidential election in Romania is a violation of all norms of democracy.

Staff (2025-03-11). El ajo y sus propiedades medicinales. cubadebate.cu El Allium sativum o ajo, especie vegetal de largo uso con fines culinarios y medicinales, es una planta de la familia de las liliáceas pero que actualmente se ubica en la de las amarilidáceas. De ella se emplea fundamentalmente el bulbo, que es blanco, redondo y de olor fuerte. El ajo procede del centro y sur de Asia, desde donde se propagó al área mediterránea y de ahí al resto del mundo.

Staff (2025-03-11). øSe murió o lo mataron?: Comenzó el juicio por la muerte de Maradona. cubadebate.cu "Maradona ha muerto". El 25 de noviembre de 2020 la noticia conmovió al mundo. El astro mundial del fútbol, moría en una casa que le habían alquilado en el barrio cerrado San Andrés, en Tigre. Tenía 60 años. Era el mediodía en la Argentina. Según la autopsia, Maradona murió por una insuficiencia cardíaca aguda, congestiva y crónica, que le generó un edema agudo de pulmón.

Staff (2025-03-11). Desde el lente de National Geographic: Los más tiernos y divertidos retratos de perros. cubadebate.cu Estas imágenes capturan la esencia única de los perros, desde sus miradas llenas de ternura hasta sus momentos más juguetones y divertidos. Cada retrato no solo celebra la belleza y diversidad de estas mascotas, sino que también nos recuerda por qué ocupan un lugar tan especial en nuestros corazones.

Staff (2025-03-11). Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas condena reinclusión de Cuba en lista de patrocinadores del terrorismo. cubadebate.cu Los 20 países que integran el Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, emitieron hoy una contundente declaración ante el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU, condenando la reinclusión de Cuba en la lista unilateral elaborada por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos sobre países supuestamente patrocinadores del terrorismo.

Staff (2025-03-11). Paro de tres días en salud primaria marca aniversario de gobierno de Gabriel Boric en Chile. cubadebate.cu Este lunes se cumplen tres años desde que Gabriel Boric asumió la presidencia de Chile, convirtiéndose en el mandatario más joven en la historia del país y de la región. Sin embargo, la conmemoración coincide con el inicio de un paro de tres días en la atención primaria de salud, que afecta a la red municipal en todo el territorio nacional.

Staff (2025-03-11). Trump anuncia aranceles adicionales a Canadá y amenaza con convertirla en el "estado 51" de EEUU. cubadebate.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, ha intensificado la guerra comercial contra Canadá con nuevas medidas, anunciadas este martes en un mensaje publicado en su cuenta oficial de la red Truth Social. El primer ministro de Ontario, Doug Ford, declaró que esa provincia canadiense y el resto del país no retrocederán hasta que los aranceles de EE.UU. desaparezcan definitivamente.

Staff (2025-03-11). Trump muestra respaldo a Musk: Comprará un Tesla mientras la compañía enfrenta caída en ventas. cubadebate.cu El presidente Donald Trump anunció que comprará un vehículo Tesla como muestra de apoyo a Elon Musk, quien enfrenta críticas políticas y problemas financieros en su compañía. Este gesto inusual de respaldo se produce en un momento en que Tesla sufre una caída en las ventas y un desplome en el precio de sus acciones.

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