2025-03-13: Syria Related News
(2025-03-13). EU invites Syria's HTS regime to Brussels after slaughter of Alawites. presstv.ir The European Commission has invited Syria's Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) administration to an official conference in Brussels after the slaughter of hundreds of Alawites in the country's west.
(2025-03-13). How Pro-Palestine Student Activists Are Fighting Increasing Repression. popularresistance.org The student movement for Palestine is once again in the news following reports that ICE detained Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of pro-Palestine organizing at Columbia University. The Trump administration appears to be delivering on its promise to go after foreign students who participate in the movement for Palestine. Trump has already passed several executive orders as part of this McCarthyist attack on universities. | The outrage against Khalil's detention is clear. In just over a day, a petition calling for Khalil's release has been sent over 2.3 million times.
(2025-03-13). Trump administration pursues deportation of Mahmoud Khalil while admitting he has committed no crime. wsws.org The Palestinian activist, a green card holder married to a US citizen, was seized by ICE agents Saturday in New York and taken to a private detention facility in Louisiana.
(2025-03-13). Yemen Reimposes Red Sea Blockade On Israeli Shipping. popularresistance.org The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) has reimposed a naval blockade on Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea, Arab Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. | In a statement released late on 11 March, the YAF said the move comes "after the expiry of the specified period of the deadline issued by Sayyid Abdul Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, may God protect him, to the mediators to push and pressure the Israeli enemy to reopen the crossings and bring aid into the Gaza Strip." | "In view of the inability of the mediators to achieve this, the [YAF] confirms" the resumption of "the ban on the passage of all Israeli ships i…
(2025-03-13). Proposed EU Return Rules for Migrants are Cruel, Unrealistic. hrw.org Click to expand Image | European Union flags wave in the wind as pedestrians walk by EU headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File | The European Commission's proposal for a new "Returns Regulation" for undocumented migrants, announced March 11, is both cruel and unrealistic.It would mean longer detention, harsher treatment, and fewer rights for people, without any meaningful promise of more repatriations. It also signals the European Union's deepening obsession with off-loading its migration responsibilities, no matter the cost to human beings or the EU's s…
(2025-03-13). Professor At Center Of Columbia University Deportation Scandal Is Former Israeli Spy. popularresistance.org The professor at the center of the Columbia University deportation scandal is a former Israeli intelligence official, MintPress News can reveal. | The professor at the center of the Columbia University deportation scandal is a former Israeli intelligence official, MintPress News can reveal. | Mahmoud Khalil, a recent graduate of the university's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), was abducted by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) Saturday for his role in organizing protests last year against Israel's attack on Gaza. Khalil's dean, Dr. Keren Yarhi-Milo, head of the School of International and Pu…
(2025-03-13). The Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil and the Struggle Ahead. counterpunch.org 
This is a galvanizing moment. Defending free speech and the right to dissent gives us the high ground. It's a chance to organize. This means bringing in new people, not merely mobilizing those who already agree with us. We need to win people to the left, such as those who are alienated by politics or liberals who are frustrated or disgusted by liberal elite capitulation to Trump.
(2025-03-13). 'Bring Him Home': Mahmoud Khalil's Wife Describes Nightmare Arrest, Demands Safe Return. indybay.org "Khalil's abduction, in its cruelty and unlawfulness, has horrified people around the country. Let us be clear: This is what fascism looks like, and it is part of a much broader campaign," said the director of Palestine Legal.
(2025-03-13). Over 1,000 protest in Foley Square, New York City in defense of Mahmoud Khalil: "This is what happened in Nazi Germany" wsws.org Protesters denounced the fascist actions of the Trump administration and the complicity of the Democratic Party in the Gaza genocide and Khalil's detention.
(2025-03-13). Judge extends ban on Mahmoud Khalil's deportation. newarab.com 
(2025-03-13). Mahmoud Khalil's arrest 'not about free speech', Rubio says. newarab.com 
The "This is not about free speech," Rubio said when asked if the weekend arrest of Mahmoud Khalil clashed with President
(2025-03-13). Reactions to the massacre of Alawites in Syria; The "Democratic initiative" unfolds; Erdoƒüan insists on EU membership. uwidata.com As always, Türkiye's agenda is intense. The massacre of Alawite civilians in Syria topped the headlines. Many political parties and organizations including the main opposition party, Republican People's Party (CHP), made statements about the incident. Meanwhile, the "democratic initiative" process launched by the coalition partner of the Justice and Development Party (AKP), Nationalist Movement Party's …
(2025-03-13). Qatar Will Start Providing Gas to Syria. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-13). Canada Eases Sanctions on Syria, Appoints Nonresident Ambassador. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-13). Syria's President Establishes National Security Council Amid Growing Unrest. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-13). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). Israel inflicts revenge on Palestinians for its own intelligence failure. peoplesdispatch.org As Ramadan began, Israel responded with brutal retaliation — cutting off food, water, and electricity, violating the ceasefire, and resuming airstrikes. This is the story of resilience amid systematic oppression.
(2025-03-13). Trump says US delegation headed to Russia after Ukraine ceasefire talks. scmp.com Moscow's response will determine next steps after a US-Ukrainian proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.
(2025-03-13). The European Union Fast-Tracks Militarization; Pushes Rearmament. popularresistance.org The race to ReArm Europe showed no signs of slowing during a debate in the European Parliament on Tuesday, as political representatives across the spectrum threw their weight behind the military expansion plans of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa. The only occasional rebuke from centrist and right-wing parties was that the proposal doesn't go far enough in light of Donald Trump's return to the White House and the widening disconnect between his administration and European governments.
(2025-03-13). Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). Two Myths About the Gaza Ceasefire. cadtm.org
(2025-03-13). Rojava joins historic partnership to build a new Syria. greenleft.org.au 
Peter Boyle reports on the historic agreement struck between the revolutionary forces in northeastern Syria, known as Rojava and Syria's transitional government.
(2025-03-13). Growing State Debt & Attack on Federalism in India. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia meeting in Colombo, held from Thursday, 30 January to Saturday, 1 February, 2025, Sankha Subhra Biswas spoke about the growing debt crisis of the governments across various states in India and its impact on the federal structure of the country. Please find below the presentation. | – | / |
(2025-03-13). Explained: How and Why a False Narrative on Ukraine was Created. ummid.com The persistence of the NATO to incorporate Ukraine as a member ignored the fact that a number of polls from early 1990s to 2014 revealed that only a small minority of about 20% of people in Ukraine favored the membership of NATO.
(2025-03-13). A questionable account by Varoufakis of the origins of the Greek crisis. cadtm.org
(2025-03-13). Key takeaways from Irish leader Micheal Martin's visit with Donald Trump. aljazeera.com Trump once again used 'Palestinian' as an insult against his rivals, while describing Ireland's housing crisis as good.
(2025-03-13). Trump's War On Education. popularresistance.org The attacks on colleges and universities — Donald Trump's administration has warned some 60 colleges that they could lose federal money if they fail to make campuses safe for Jewish students and is already pulling $400 million from Columbia University — has nothing to do with fighting antisemitism. Antisemitism is a smoke screen, a cover for a much broader and more insidious agenda. The goal, which includes plans to abolish the Department of Education and terminate all programs of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), is to turn the educational system, from kindergarten to graduate school, into an in…
(2025-03-13). Letter from London: All Along the Watchtower. counterpunch.org 
There must be some way out of here… Before Ukraine declared it was ready to agree to a proposed 30-day ceasefire after the US said it would resume giving weapons, a talented friend living in London texted me last week: : 'I met three Englishmen who are joining the reserves because they want to offer their
(2025-03-13). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.
(2025-03-13). Larry's Excellent Report … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-03-13). Toward a Socialist Approach to Crisis. internationalviewpoint.org Ståle Holgersen is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Stockholm University and a member of the ecosocialist Zetkin Collective. His new book makes essential contributions to socialist strategy in our crisis times and, more broadly, to theorizing crisis. He develops a fresh understanding of the ecological crisis as one expression of capitalist crisis tendencies and persuasively argues against the left shibboleth that capitalist crises are good for radicals. "Crises are the enemy," writes Holgersen, in his characteristically clear, captivating voice. The book will advance thinking among socialists familia…
(2025-03-13). Israel strikes Palestinian Islamic Jihad compound in Syrian capital. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF confirms it conducted airstrike in Damascus, targeting HQ of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad ‚ñ U.S.: Mideast envoy Witkoff discusses Gaza reconstruction plan with Arab leaders in Doha ‚ñ U.S. rejected Iraqi offer to return Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, report says…
(2025-03-13). Israel has divided southern Syria to exercise control over it: Report. presstv.ir Report says the Israeli regime's forces have divided southern Syria into three areas as a means of trying to keep those areas under control.
(2025-03-13). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-03-13). Trump's call for talks with Iran 'deception': Ayatollah Khamenei. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei has once again rejected fresh nuclear talks with the US administration under Donald Trump.
(2025-03-13). Israel murders 3 Palestinians in Gaza every 24 hours: Report. presstv.ir Israel has killed 150 Palestinians since the ceasefire agreement with Hamas on 19 January, using drones, snipers, and starvation.
(2025-03-13). The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
Ukraine agreed to a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire proposal during peace talks in Saudi Arabia. It is a first step by Ukraine toward ending its conflict with Russia. | The U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Russia this week as Moscow awaits talks with American counterparts before weighing in on the deal. How will Russia respond? | Joining the discussion: | Dmitry Babich is a journalist and Russian political analyst. | Anton Fedyashin is an Associate Professor of History at American University. |
(2025-03-13). Lawfare In Perú: Trial Of Rupture. popularresistance.org On March 4, José Pedro Castillo Terrones, Peru's first Indigenous rural president, went before the Supreme Court in what he, his lawyers and supporters have called a "show trial" for the supposed crime of rebellion. Since being overthrown in a 2022 coup, Castillo has spent the past two years in Penal Barbadillo (a prison) in conditions described as torture. He is said to be under pre-trial detention, itself a violation of his human rights. | Shortly after Castillo gave an announcement that he would pursue closing Congress , a primary demand of the Peruvian masses for years, Congress swiftly moved to impeach him.
(2025-03-13). The Destructiveness of "America First" Begins at Home. counterpunch.org 
Trump's Exaggerated Opportunity Donald Trump's embrace of "America First" represents a dramatic U-turn from the liberal internationalism that Democratic and Republican presidents alike adopted as a foreign policy framework. Free trade and economic globalization, active participation in international organizations, security coalitions, support of human rights and international law—these were standard US positions. "National security," in
(2025-03-13). UN Report Accuses Israel of War Crimes, Israel Denies Allegations. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-13). Oklahoma's assault on public education and immigrant rights. wsws.org Oklahoma's recent maneuvers to deny public education to undocumented children epitomize the reactionary trajectory of US capitalism.
(2025-03-13). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-03-13). Bridging borders, empowering changemakers: How the ASEAN Youth Fellowship drives regional impact. channelnewsasia.com These young leaders are leveraging the insights and networks gained from the programme to create positive change in their communities and beyond.
(2025-03-13). Australia's oldest rivalry highlights week five of Super Rugby. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). ICRC president: Human life must transcend political divides — both in war and in peacetime. icrc.org 25 February 2025…
(2025-03-13). Fighting for transgender rights in the era of Trump. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). 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. | – | / |
(2025-03-13). 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. | – | / |
(2025-03-13). Serbia: European civil society stands in solidarity with the people of Serbia. fidh.org We, representatives of European civil society from across the continent, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express our deep concern over the rapid escalation of restrictions, attacks, and repression against civil society in Serbia and call on the Serbian authorities to stop them.
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(2025-03-13). Algeria: Letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council to put an end to the repression of civic space. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call on member and observer states of the United Nations Human Rights Council to denounce the persistent repression of civic space in Algeria during the 58th session of the Council.
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(2025-03-13). Israel ignores European Union's core human rights requests. fidh.org
(2025-03-13). 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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(2025-03-13). Malaysia: Judicial harassment against SUARAM members Sevan Doraisamy and Azura Nasron. fidh.org
(2025-03-13). Bahrain: Detained human rights defender Ali AlHajee must be released immediately. fidh.org
(2025-03-13). Disastrous Omnibus proposal erodes EU's corporate accountability commitments and slashes human rights and environmental protections. fidh.org
(2025-03-13). Rights group: Bahrain has intensified systematic arrest, abuse of minors. presstv.ir A human rights group has condemned Bahrain for systematically mistreating and intimidating minors detained over protests or their political views.
(2025-03-13). Friday 3/21: Animal Rights Work Party For #ALC2025. indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-03-13). Thai Rights Lawyer's 2004 'Disappearance' Unsolved. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A sketch of Somchai Neelapaijit, a prominent Muslim human rights lawyer abducted in Bangkok on March 12, 2004. © 2015 Prachatai | For more than two decades, nine different Thai prime ministers have failed to bring those responsible for the enforced disappearance of prominent human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit to justice.Official investigations established that Somchai was abducted in Bangkok on March 12, 2004. He has not been seen since.Substantial evidence implicated a group of police officers, who allegedly sought retaliation for Somchai's involvement in lawsuits regarding w…
(2025-03-13). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.
(2025-03-13). Israel using 'genocidal' violence against Gaza women: UN experts. newarab.com 
Israel carried out "genocidal acts" against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities during "Israeli authorities have destroyed in part the reproductive capacity of the Palestinians in Gaza as a group, including by imposing measures intended to prevent births, one of the categories of genocidal acts in the Rome Statute and the Genocide Convention," said the UN I…
(2025-03-13). Peace and Nonviolence Introduces Themselves to an Extremist Dictator. pressenza.com By Vhyxcent Andlen Cruz | A long overdue call for justice is now in action. Former Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, by the Philippine authorities enacted upon the arrest warrant released by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The warrant against Duterte outlines the accusation of crimes against humanity during his six-year reign. | The former president is globally infamous for his war on drugs campaign in the country. To see lifeless bodies on the streets became a norm during his term. A supposedly peaceful "Oplan Tokhang" turned out to be the worst. The term "tok…
(2025-03-13). Iran Condemns Israeli Blockade on Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the Zionist regime's complete blockade on Gaza as a clear example of crime against humanity.
(2025-03-13). Israeli President Herzog tried to influence the AG to settle Netanyahu corruption case. haaretz.com President Herzog urged the attorney general on two occasions to agree to mediation that would have ended the criminal proceedings against Netanyahu. Herzog also intervened in a conflict between the attorney general and Police Commissioner Danny Levy…
(2025-03-13). New IDF chief bolsters state comptroller Oct. 7 review, easing pressure on Netanyahu government. haaretz.com The IDF chief's recently ousted predecessor had opposed handing sensitive material on the Oct. 7 attack to the state comptroller, believing that the information should be examined by a state commission of inquiry — which Netanyahu refuses to establish…
(2025-03-13). Rodrigo Duterte, how the powerful turned powerless — by a target. asiapacificreport.nz 
While Rodrigo Duterte may still command support from his core base in the Philippines, something has clearly shifted. Yet the power he did wield haunts the nation as it awaits his trial at the International Criminal Court and it renews speculation about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who also has an ICC arrest warrant out…
(2025-03-13). If Israelis Want Netanyahu Out, Why Are They Still Willing To Vote for Him? themedialine.org 
(2025-03-13). Defying International Court, Hungary Welcomes Netanyahu Ahead of Easter. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-13). Kawempe heads to the polls amid heavy security. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Voters in Kawempe North have started assembling at their polling stations to elect a new Member of Parliament following the death of Muhammad Ssegirinya, who passed away on January 9 this year. The by-election is being conducted under tight security, with uniformed and plain clothed police and military personnel deployed …
(2025-03-13). The Need To Protect Direct Democracy. popularresistance.org Direct democracy in America is under attack. That development has been underappreciated as we focus on the vibe shift represented by Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. Still, it tells us just as much about the strengths and weaknesses of America's constitutional system. | Direct democracy in some form — through citizen initiatives, popular referendums or both — is an option in 26 states and the District of Columbia. Citizens can petition to place statutes or constitutional amendments on the ballot or ask voters to approve or repeal actions of their legislatures.
(2025-03-13). 'The left should support a just peace for Ukraine, not a Trump-Putin deal to appease the aggressor': An interview with Ukrainian socialist Denys Pilash. links.org.au 
Denys Pilash discusses the implications of the shift in US policy towards Russia, the threat posed by the rising global axis of extreme reaction being spearheaded by the US, Israel and Russia, and the need for a renewed internationalism that opposes all oppressors.
(2025-03-13). Opinion: Israel Should Not Resume the War in Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-13). German peace prize honors West Bank energy initiative. anabaptistworld.org The German Mennonite Peace Committee is honoring an Israeli-Palestinian renewable energy humanitarian organization with the 2025 Michael Sattler Peace Prize.
(2025-03-13). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates vital operation to allow families to bury their loved ones. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). Aotearoa NZ: International Women's Day protests in solidarity with Palestinians. greenleft.org.au 
Activists in Aotearoa New Zealand marked International Women's Day and the start of Ramadan with solidarity rallies across the country, calling for justice and peace for Palestinian women and the territories occupied illegally by Israel, reports APR.
(2025-03-13). Israel's power cutoff threatens to devastate Gaza's water supply. haaretz.com By cutting power, the supply of desalinated water in the strip will drop by 70 percent for Gazans already suffering from a shortage of water since the war began and now find themselves — at the height of Ramadan — with almost no sources of drinking water…
(2025-03-13). Israeli officials skeptical of talks of normalizing ties with Lebanon. haaretz.com While an anonymous source claimed that Israel-Lebanon normalization could be in the cards, other officials cast doubts, saying 'we're quite far from that'…
(2025-03-13). Trump Envoy Witkoff joins intensive hostage release talks in Doha. haaretz.com Israeli sources said that the continuation of the talks is a positive sign, which U.S. Envoy Witkoff joined in Doha, discussing the Arab initiative for reconstructing Gaza with Arab leaders…
(2025-03-13). UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza. haaretz.com The UN accused Israel's security forces of using forced public stripping and sexual assault as part of their standard operating procedures to punish Palestinians after the October 7 Hamas attack — allegations Israel has rejected as 'unfounded'…
(2025-03-13). Lebanese army receives released soldier who was detained by Israel. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Israeli civilian moderately wounded in suspected shooting attack in West Bank ‚ñ U.S.: Mideast envoy Witkoff discusses Gaza reconstruction plan with Arab leaders in Doha ‚ñ U.S. rejected Iraqi offer to return Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, report says…
(2025-03-13). This Black, Trump-supporting podcaster wants to become 'the Jewish Oprah'. haaretz.com With 'The Black and Jewish Podcast,' Ashira Solomon hopes to create a space where Blacks and Jews in America can work out their differences. Her wish list of guests includes Drake: 'I want to know why he hasn't performed in Israel'…
(2025-03-13). UN report accuses Israel of 'genocidal acts' in Gaza, Israel rejects allegations. haaretz.com The UN accused Israel's security forces of using forced public stripping and sexual assault as part of their standard operating procedures to punish Palestinians after the October 7 Hamas attack — allegations Israel has rejected as 'unfounded'…
(2025-03-13). Musk shares claim that Stalin and Hitler didn't murder millions: 'Public sector employees did'. haaretz.com Musk's sharing of the inflammatory social media post comes amid his regular posting of memes and jokes related to Nazis and the Holocaust — and after the billionaire appeared to make a fascist salute at a Trump inauguration rally…
(2025-03-13). Gaza: MSF urges Israel to stop using aid as 'bargaining chip'. newarab.com 
"Israeli authorities are yet again normalising the use of aid as a negotiation tool," MSF emergency coordinator Myriam Laaroussi said in a statement. | "This is outrageous. Humanitarian aid should never be u…
(2025-03-13). Houthis blockade on Israeli ships over blocking of Gaza aid. newarab.com 
On Tuesday, a Houthi deadline on the resumption of the entry of aid into Gaza expired, with the group saying that a ban would come into immediate effect. Israel has blocked all aid into Gaza since 2 March. | "This ban will remain in effect until the crossings to the Gaza Strip are reopened and humanitarian aid, including food and medical suppl…
(2025-03-13). 'Humiliated': Palestinian victims of Israel sexual abuse testify. newarab.com 
Palestinians who have suffered "I was humiliated and tortured," said Said Abdel Fattah, a 28-year-old nurse detained in November 2023 near Gaza City's Fattah gave his testimony from Gaza via video-link to a public hearing,…
(2025-03-13). Israeli authorities charge Palestinian reporter over interview. newarab.com 
(2025-03-13). Israel's new 'media war room' targets Palestine content. newarab.com 
Israel's Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that the government is to launch a "media war room" to target Palestine content online, in the latest attempt to As reported by The Times of Israel, the office of
(2025-03-13). Labour's first three months sees £11m of arms licenses to Israel. newarab.com 
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(2025-03-13). Lebanon-Israel border disputes: Can talks lead to lasting truce. newarab.com 
(2025-03-13). UK MP Emily Thornberry slams Israeli 'rude treatment' at Knesset. newarab.com 
(2025-03-13). WB attacks on Palestinians soar by 30% during Israeli campaign. newarab.com 
(2025-03-13). '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.
(2025-03-13). 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.
(2025-03-13). 'Since 1967, 35% to 37% of Palestinian society has spent time in Israeli prisons'. internationalviewpoint.org At a public meeting held in Bourges, France, on 4 February, Salah Hamouri described the situation of Palestinian prisoners. | – | / |
(2025-03-13). Sunday 3/16: Israeli Conscientious Objectors Share Their Stories of Refusal to Join Israeli Military. indybay.org Online: actionnetwork.org/events/refuse-the-war…
(2025-03-13). Continued Propaganda About AI and Nuclear Power. counterpunch.org 
(2025-03-13). Russia's Mediation in Iran's Nuclear File. unitedworldint.com Is There a Way Out of the Deadlock? By Masoud Sadrmohammadi With the confirmation that Donald Trump will serve a new term as the President of the United States, Iran's analytical landscape swiftly shifted toward assessing the implications of Trump's maximum pressure policy against Iran. Politicians, analysts, and ordinary citizens alike focused on the potential …
(2025-03-13). US seeks to weaponize UN Security Council to step up econ. warfare against Iran: Envoy. presstv.ir UN envoy condemns the US's latest efforts to manipulate the UN Security Council as part of its ongoing pressure campaign against Iran.
(2025-03-13). The humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons are beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization to address effectively. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP TPNW) General exchange of views. icrc.org Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), 3 March 2025…
(2025-03-13). FBI Redactions On Seth Rich Index Leave No Answers. popularresistance.org The attorney in the freedom of information case against the Federal Bureau of Investigation seeking the contents from the computers of a murdered staffer of the Democratic National Committee has criticized the number of redactions in the index that the bureau turned over to the court late Monday night. | "Lots of things in the Seth Rich indexes don't pass the smell test," wrote Ty Clevenger, the attorney for Brian Huddleson, a Texas businessman, who filed a Freedom of Information Act request in September 2017 seeking to learn whether Rich was the source of WikiLeaks' 2016 publication of DNC emails that impacted t…
(2025-03-13). South Korean Workers Unite Against The US-Backed Far Right. popularresistance.org South Korea's U.S.-backed President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from the Seoul Detention Center on March 8. Yoon was impeached on Dec. 27, 2024, for his role in ordering a right-wing coup, an order that failed earlier that month. Yoon's release was based on a legal technicality, and it is already sparking some resistance and some chaos. | Yoon had declared martial law on Dec. 3 during a televised address. The declaration aroused fierce and massive resistance, particularly from organized labor, students and two opposition parties that participate in the Korean Congress.
(2025-03-13). Santa Clara Valley Transit Workers Begin Strike. popularresistance.org San Jose, CA — On Monday, March 10, around 1500 bus and light rail operators and mechanics for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), walked off the job. The workers are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265. This is the first strike at the VTA since its founding in 1973. | Around 9 a.m. upwards of 70 ATU rank-and-file members could be seen picketing in front of the VTA headquarters as the strike began. Pickets were held at four other light rail and bus yards beginning at 4 a.m. | VTA and ATU have been in contract negotiations since August.
(2025-03-13). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-03-13). In Ramadan, Morocco earthquake victims drown in rain and no aid. newarab.com 
(2025-03-13). Lebanon finance minister confident of a new deal with IMF. newarab.com 
During his meeting with
(2025-03-13). Yale University suspends law scholar and pro-Palestinian activist targeted by AI-powered Zionist news website. wsws.org Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi, an Iranian-born academic who became Deputy Director of the Law and Political Economy (LPE) Project at Yale in 2023 and also held the position of Associate Research Scholar at Yale Law School (YLS), was notified on March 3 of a post on Jewish Onliner that claimed she was a "terrorist."
(2025-03-13). Universities Australia's conflation of antisemitism with anti-Zionism is dangerous. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). (Neo)colonial Offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Solidarity with the people of Congo! cadtm.org
(2025-03-13). Greece 2015: Varoufakis' proposals were doomed to fail. cadtm.org
(2025-03-13). Germany: drained of power; der Kraft beraubt. cadtm.org Germany holds a snap election on Sunday and the current coalition government of Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and the Free Democrats (FDP) is heading for a heavy defeat. The main opposition conservative Christian Democrat-Christian Social Union alliance is polling about 30% in voting intentions, while the SPD is down to 16% (from 26% last time) and the Greens at 13% (from 15%), with the FDP likely unable to muster even the 5% share required to get seats in the Bundestag (parliament). (…) | – | / |
(2025-03-13). Trump's MAGA and deregulation. cadtm.org
(2025-03-13). Workshop on Democratizing Investment. cadtm.org
(2025-03-13). Like the good fascists they are, }}{{Trump and his friends will violate international law and all established rules! cadtm.org
(2025-03-13). Iran, Azerbaijan FMs Discuss Bolstering Bilateral Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan exchanged views on bilateral relations, regional issues, and certain matters of mutual interest.
(2025-03-13). Leader Warns of Iran's Firm Response to Any US Military Action. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei warned the US and its agents that any wrong military action will draw Iran's firm and definite response.
(2025-03-13). Iran Blasts US for Weaponizing UNSC. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations lashed out at the US for bringing up the subject of non-proliferation in the UN Security Council, saying Washington is brazenly seeking to weaponize the Security Council as part of its strategy to intensify economic warfare against Iran.
(2025-03-13). Trump's Letter to Iran Delivered. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran confirmed that he has received a letter from the US president delivered by a senior diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates.
(2025-03-13). New Idea Mooted to Settle Iran-IAEA Issues: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said a new idea is under consideration that could resolve the issues between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
(2025-03-13). Brazil advances blockchain-based financial integration for BRICS trade modernisation. tvbrics.com 
The integration of instant payment systems is under consideration…
(2025-03-13). China launches first football referee academy to elevate officiating standards. tvbrics.com 
The initiative is expected to enhance the overall quality of officiating in Chinese football…
(2025-03-13). Kazakhstan opens unified database for rare and endangered wildlife. tvbrics.com 
The database features 217 interactive maps, developed using geoinformation technology…
(2025-03-13). Moscow and African countries outline plans to develop agrarian cooperation. tvbrics.com 
A delegation from Ethiopia and Tanzania was received in the capital city…
(2025-03-13). Russian Ambassador to Mexico Nikolay Sofinsky: Mexico remains Russia's second largest trade partner in Latin America. tvbrics.com 
In an interview with TV BRICS, the diplomat spoke about trade, economic, cultural, and educational cooperation between the countries…
(2025-03-13). Trade turnover between Russia and Uzbekistan exceeds US$10 billion in 2024. tvbrics.com 
Co-chairmen of the Russian-Uzbek Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation discuss priority issues of bilateral cooperation…
(2025-03-13). Harare students go to China for advanced training in mechatronics. tvbrics.com 
The training in China will give the students the opportunity to learn about the latest technological developments…
(2025-03-13). Hamas welcomes Trump's pullback from Gaza mass displacement plan. aljazeera.com US president says 'nobody is expelling Palestinians from Gaza' during White House meeting.
(2025-03-13). Kuwait frees group of jailed Americans, representative says. aljazeera.com Release of prisoners comes amid push by Trump administration to bring home US citizens jailed overseas.
(2025-03-13). Aggrieved Speculation: The Trump Illness Hypothesis. counterpunch.org 
The critics are utterly beside themselves in trying to understand the bruising odds and turns of Donald J. Trump, the reality showman and business tycoon who became US president twice. One particular group that have become prominent are the aggrieved and estranged. Former employees who were given their marching orders after brief spells in Trump's administration have
(2025-03-13). London Marathon set to break record for biggest field. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Global Health Challenges: Lassa Fever, AIDS Drug Strains, and Vaccine Concerns. devdiscourse.com Nigeria is grappling with a severe Lassa fever outbreak that has claimed 98 lives among 535 confirmed cases across 14 states. With an 18.3% case fatality rate, authorities are conducting contact tracing after a patient died following travel to the UK.
(2025-03-13). Korean tourists opting for short breaks in China. ecns.cn Short breaks in China are becoming increasingly popular among South Korean travelers, with many enjoying experiencing cultural attractions.
(2025-03-13). Rallies and Protest Against Trump's Attack on Free Speech. indybay.org Not accused of breaking any law, a legal US resident is jailed for expressing his views…
(2025-03-13). US-China alignment under Trump and lessons from Ukraine for the Philippines. links.org.au 
Reihana Mohideen — Like Ukraine, the Philippines could be reduced to a pawn in the US power play with China.
(2025-03-13). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-03-13). China manager creates 22 fake employees with perfect attendance, embezzles US$2.2 million. channelnewsasia.com He would create fake employees and employment records and apply for salary payments on their behalf – before transferring the money to a bank card he controlled.
(2025-03-13). What's behind Aotearoa NZ's row with the Cook Islands over China? greenleft.org.au 
Zara Lomas looks behind the diplomatic row that broke out in February between Aotearoa New Zealand and the Cook Islands.
(2025-03-13). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry.
(2025-03-13). The Simmering Trade War Between U.S. and China. ummid.com As if the tariff war against almost the whole world, leading among them China, Mexico, Canada, and India, hots up, it portrays the leading hero, Trump in this case, frothing at the mouth and cursing and cussing everyone, if he does not get what he wants, and shows a completely new and unacceptable face of the American democracy and diplomacy.
(2025-03-13). China's central SOEs invest over 280 bln yuan in Xinjiang in 2024. ecns.cn China's centrally-administered state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have intensified their investment efforts in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to bolster regional development.
(2025-03-13). A century on, Taiwan commemorates Dr. Sun Yat-sen's legacy of "revitalizing China">. ecns.cn A century after Dr. Sun Yat-sen's passing, his legacy of pursuing the revitalization of China is still commemorated in Taiwan.
(2025-03-13). China-Africa cooperation energizes Global South growth, bolsters modernization: officials. ecns.cn Chinese and Ethiopian officials have called for deepening China-Africa cooperation to energize Global South growth and bolster modernization and high-quality development across Africa.
(2025-03-13). Grey herons nest along the Yellow River in northwest China. ecns.cn As temperatures gradually rise, a group of special "guests", grey herons, have arrived along the Yellow River, adding a beautiful ecological touch to the early spring landscape.
(2025-03-13). China Q&A | How does China's high-quality development of AI reshape global AI pattern. ecns.cn What will be some other AI applications in China? And how does China balance open source and the ethical constraints when using AI?
(2025-03-13). US needs H-1B visas for tech race with China, says key Democrat who is 'glad' Trump agrees. scmp.com Highly skilled foreign workers cited as vital, especially in quantum computing, much to some Republicans' chagrin.
(2025-03-12). UBS announces sale of 36.01 pct stake in Credit Suisse to Beijing state-owned firm. ecns.cn (ECNS) ⚪ UBS Group AG announced on Wednesday that it will retain a 14.99 percent stake in Credit Suisse Securities (China) while selling its 36.01 percent stake to Beijing State-owned Assets Management Co., Ltd.
(2025-03-12). Magnolia tree in full bloom in Hangzhou's Faxi Temple. ecns.cn Photo taken on March. 12, 2025 shows the spring scenery in Faxi temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Gang)…
(2025-03-12). 100th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's passing commemorated in Jiangsu. ecns.cn Representatives from various sectors in East China's Jiangsu Province hold a memorial ceremony at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of Sun Yat-sen on March 12, 2025 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. (Photo: China News Service/Yang Bo)…
(2025-03-13). China approves establishment of Fuyao University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn The Fujian Provincial Government announced on Tuesday that the Chinese Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of Fuyao University of Science and Technology in the province.
(2025-03-13). China celebrates National Tree Planting Day with major greening achievements. ecns.cn March 12 marks China's National Tree Planting Day. Since the 2012, China has carried out large-scale land greening initiatives, adding about 7.73 million hectares of new forests, making it the fastest-growing country in global afforestation, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China (NFGA).
(2025-03-13). China produces world's first ultra-compact portable surveying drone. ecns.cn China's Tianfu Jiangxi Laboratory announced on Tuesday the launch of the world's first ultra-compact portable surveying drone, "Weidu I", which was developed by its Spatiotemporal AI Perception Technology Innovation Center.
(2025-03-13). Jordanian Ambassador: China's reform and opening up becomes stronger, more visible | Ambassadors' views on 'two sessions'. ecns.cn China's annual political event, the "two sessions," concluded in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon. In an exclusive interview with China News Network, Jordanian Ambassador to China, Hussam Al Husseini, who has attended "two sessions" for six years, spoke highly of China's democratic process and policy making.
(2025-03-13). MOC meets Walmart after retailer asks suppliers to cut prices. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce and other relevant authorities held talks with Walmart Inc on Tuesday to discuss the U.S. retailer's recent request for price reductions from Chinese suppliers.
(2025-03-13). China conducts inaugural launch from Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. ecns.cn A Long March-8 Y6 carrier rocket carrying a group of 18 low Earth orbit satellites blasts off from the No. 1 launch pad of Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, March 12, 2025.
(2025-03-13). Embajador del gigante asiático en Cuba destaca avance en el camino hacia la modernización "al estilo chino" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El embajador de China en Cuba, Hua Xin, valoró el éxito de su país en el cumplimiento de sus objetivos de desarrollo socioeconómico en 2024, a pesar de la compleja presión exterior y dificultades internas. Afirmó que China salvaguardará sus derechos e intereses legítimos, ante las presiones arancelarias de la nueva administración estadounidense.
(2025-03-13). China subraya compromiso con control sobre exportación de fentanilo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) La Administración Nacional de Productos Médicos (NMPA) de China aseguró hoy que este país nunca ha exportado productos farmacéuticos relacionados con el fentanilo a América del Norte.
(2025-03-13). Feria Internacional de Turismo, para celebrar las tradiciones nacionales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) La XLIII Feria Internacional de Turismo (FitCuba) 2025 regresa a la capital cubana para trazar estrategias, políticas y acciones en el mercado, familiarizarse con destinos y productos cubanos, así como conocer la cultura de la República Popular China, país invitado de honor en la presente edición.
(2025-03-13). How Tourism Could Actually Help African Wildlife in One of Kenya's Important National Reserves. counterpunch.org 
The Serengeti ecosystem is regarded as one of our planet's greatest natural treasures, where one can witness "the largest remaining unaltered animal migration in the world," according to UNESCO. Kenya's share of the Serengeti plains includes the Maasai Mara National Reserve (583 square miles) and the Greater Mara, a wildlife and human-inhabited area of about 2,500 square
(2025-03-13). Secrecy Creep: How the Sun is Setting on Government Transparency in Florida and the Rest of the US. counterpunch.org 
Florida, the "Sunshine State," once known as a beacon of government transparency, is growing ever darker, and the clouds are spreading throughout the United States. From March 16-22, 2025, the nation celebrates the 20th anniversary of national Sunshine Week, which originated in Florida, historically home to the most transparent and accountable governments in the country.
(2025-03-13). How USAID Makes People Homeless In Serbia. counterpunch.org 
(2025-03-13). Bullock Prison, Alabama: Prisoners Consider Rebellion. counterpunch.org 
In early February, Bullock Prison warms up slightly, but the heat is still not working, and the temperature in the prison soon drops again. Furthermore, new problems with the building make the prison even colder and the problems even worse throughout mid to late February. I interview "Derek" and many other prisoners in early February
(2025-03-13). Trump Cuts Aid to Viet Nam, Then Restores… Some. counterpunch.org 
After the Trump regime's slashing in early February of 90% of funds for USAID (the United States Agency for International Development), Viet Nam saw an abrupt halt to past assistance in such areas as health care, the environment, climate change, disaster relief, and war aftermath alleviation, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign
(2025-03-13). Five Reasons Why Veterans are Hit Especially Hard by Trump's Cuts. counterpunch.org 
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to cut 83,000 jobs, slashing employment by over 17% at the federal agency that provides health care for millions of veterans, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press on March 5, 2025. The department known as the VA manages and directly provides comprehensive services for
(2025-03-13). The Trump-Musk Recession: Because They Can. counterpunch.org 
Past recessions have been the result of policy errors or disasters. The most typical policy error is when the Federal Reserve Board raises interest rates too much to counter inflation. That was clearly the story in the 1974-75 recession, as well as the 1980-82 double-dip recession. Then we have recessions caused by collapsing financial bubbles,
(2025-03-13). CIA: From Power Icon to Symbol of Corruption and Criminal Incompetence. covertactionmagazine.com Ladies and gentlemen, meet Liam Daniel Hayden. To put it briefly, our records show that, throughout his entire career, Liam Daniel Hayden has carried out undercover operations across a wide range of locations. His secret missions took place in Kazakhstan (2003-2005), Azerbaijan (2009), Turkey (2013-2017), and Iraq (2018). Since 2021, Liam Daniel Hayden has also been …
(2025-03-13). Attaccando le chiese nel Donbass, Kiev mira a creare un'identità spirituale anti-ortodossa e anti-russa. strategic-culture.su Durante una recente visita nel Donbass, ho assistito in prima persona a come il regime di Kiev perseguita i cristiani ortodossi nelle regioni a maggioranza russofona. | Segue nostro La questione religiosa in Ucraina e nelle Nuove Regioni Russe è diventata uno degli aspetti più controversi e dolorosi del conflitto in corso. La Chiesa ortodossa, praticata dalla maggioranza della popolazione, è oggetto di una persecuzione sistematica che v…
(2025-03-13). Kiev usa o terror para disfaràßar sua humilhaàßà£o na regià£o de Kursk. globalresearch.ca Em 11 de maràßo, o regime de Kiev lanàßou um ataque massivo de drones suicidas contra a regià£o de Moscou, deixando várias vítimas civis. O ataque foi o maior ataque ucraniano de drones desde o início da operaàßà£o militar especial …
(2025-03-13). U.S. stocks close mixed as weak CPI growth eases concerns. ecns.cn U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday after the release of a reassuring consumer price report, which helped the market recover from a sharp downturn driven by concerns over the economy's health.
(2025-03-13). Mainland stresses legitimacy of military drills in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that the training exercises of the People's Liberation Army in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas are legitimate and reasonable.
(2025-03-13). DPP actions lack public support. ecns.cn Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party is obstructing cross-Strait exchanges despite public support for peace and cooperation, a mainland official said on Wednesday.
(2025-03-13). Chinese, British publishers jointly mark 80th anniversary of WWII victory. ecns.cn As this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, Chinese and British publishers hosted a series of events to pay tribute to the victory at the ongoing London Book Fair.
(2025-03-13). CPC rolls out education campaign to implement conduct-improvement rules. ecns.cn A Party-wide education campaign has been rolled out to implement the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving work conduct, according to a meeting held by the Central Leading Group for Party Building in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2025-03-13). Water project helps spur HK's rapid growth. ecns.cn The Dongjiang-Shenzhen Water Supply Project has delivered more than 30 billion cubic meters of water to Hong Kong over the past six decades, playing a key role in ensuring the city's prosperity and stability, Vice-Minister of Water Resources Chen Min said on Wednesday.
(2025-03-13). Kunming: Savoring spring with a floral feast. ecns.cn Cherry blossoms on YuanTong Mountain, rapeseed flowers by Dianchi Lake, and rhododendrons in the wild—blossoms are everywhere in Kunming City this March. Thanks to its unique climate, Kunming is a paradise for flowers, and home to over 1,500 species of flowering plants.
(2025-03-13). Chinese mathematician solves century-old problem, becomes strong contender for Fields Medal. ecns.cn Chinese mathematician Wang Hong, who was born after 1990, has solved a century-old mathematical conundrum, the dimensional Kakeya conjecture within three dimensions, positioning herself as a potential candidate for the prestigious Fields Medal.
(2025-03-13). Hong Kong Customs seizes record 64kg of smuggled gold bullion. ecns.cn Hong Kong Customs announced on Tuesday that it has seized approximately 64 kilogram of suspected gold bullion, worth an estimated 46 million Hong Kong dollars (about $5.92 million), the largest smuggled gold bullion on record for local customs in terms of both weight and value.
(2025-03-13). U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs set to take effect. ecns.cn The White House confirmed on Tuesday that a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminium imports would take effect at midnight Wednesday, with no exemptions.
(2025-03-13). Envoy to U.S.: Ease up on the pressure. ecns.cn The Chinese ambassador to the United States has urged Washington to change its "maximum pressure" approach to the bilateral relationship and collaborate to steer it back to a steady and sound path.
(2025-03-13). As Tesla faces backlash, Trump buys an EV. ecns.cn Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been the target of nationwide vandalism since Elon Musk, the CEO of the electric vehicle company, has spotlighted U.S. government spending as head of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
(2025-03-13). Taiwan Affairs Office slams DPP for 'selling out' Taiwan amid concerns of TSMC being USMC in island. ecns.cn Chen Binhua a spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said at a press conference on Wednesday that the DPP's claims of the move being 'beneficial to the industry' actually mean beneficial to the U.S. industry.
(2025-03-13). Trump Seems To Backtrack on Plan To Remove Palestinians From Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-13). For the hostages in Gaza, the Red Cross is neutral – but we are not bystanders. icrc.org Neutrality provides us with the ability to try and influence both sides to act in accordance with the laws of war…
(2025-03-13). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures February 2025. icrc.org 9 May 2024 — 9 February 2025…
(2025-03-13). Wills candidates debate foreign aid, Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). Ramadan in Egypt: Palestinian flags and Gaza dates. newarab.com 
The onset of the blessed month of
(2025-03-13). 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.
(2025-03-13). 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.
(2025-03-13). 100 Christian leaders' open letter calls for NZ humanitarian visas for trapped Gaza families. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report An open letter signed by 100 Christian leaders, calling for the granting of humanitarian visas to Aotearoa New Zealand for families of Palestinians trapped in Gaza has been handed over on the steps of Parliament. The letter was presented yesterday on Ash Wednesday to opposition Labour Party MP Phil Twyford, who was…
(2025-03-13). Político europeu dissidente defende a capitulaàßà£o da Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Apesar da Europa estar profundamente envolvida no conflito ucraniano e da UE ter planos de continuar financiando a agressà£o ucraniana a longo prazo, ainda há alguns políticos europeus que têm uma postura razoavelmente realista. Recentemente, um parlamentar holandês fez uma …
(2025-03-13). Revamping Ayushman Bharat: Expanding Coverage and Streamlining Costs. devdiscourse.com In a significant move aimed at broadening healthcare access, a parliamentary committee has recommended lowering the age limit for Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards to 60 years, promoting wider eligibility within the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
(2025-03-13). Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Living with the scars of conflict. icrc.org A photo report by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, recipient of the 2024 ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or…
(2025-03-13). Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War. icrc.org Upholding the laws of war is essential for immediate humanitarian relief—and long-term conflict resolution.
(2025-03-13). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: The value of neutrality for humanitarian work. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). "The world cannot afford ever-escalating wars:" A call to revive political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org 24 February 2025…
(2025-03-13). The ICRC: Frequently asked questions about our work. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). Strengthening Respect for IHL: Building on Commonalities with Islamic Law. icrc.org 17-19 February 2025…
(2025-03-13). India: Decade-long partnership with CURE India concludes successfully. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). Peru: Soldiers at VRAEM bases learn the rules of war. icrc.org Better knowledge of the law fosters greater respect for civilians and better protection for all they hold dear.
(2025-03-13). Philippines: ICRC and Marawi City Water District improve delivery of water supply for residents of Marawi. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). South Sudan: Using sports and arts to combat sexual and gender-based violence. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). ICRC activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org An overview of ICRC activities in Jordan in 2024…
(2025-03-13). Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures — January to December 2024. icrc.org
(2025-03-13). A $250M investment will help this lithium mine get up and running. That's bad news for these tribes. grist.org 
A Canadian mining company behind a massive new lithium mine in northern Nevada has received a $250 million investment to complete construction of the new mine — a project that aims to accelerate America's shift from fossil fuel-powered cars but that has come under fierce criticism from neighboring tribal nations and watchdog groups for its proximity to a burial site. | Lithium Americas is developing the mine in an area known as Thacker Pass where it plans to unearth lithium carbonate that can be used to make batteries for electric vehicles. The area, known as Peehee Mu'huh in the Numu language of the Nor…
(2025-03-13). India must challenge Modi's capitulation to Trump (plus Rekindle the spirit of India's anti-imperialist nationalism). links.org.au 
CPI(ML) Liberation — While the US' continental neighbours are standing up to the Trump administration's tariff threats and arrogant posturing, India's Modi government has adopted a policy of quiet capitulation.
(2025-03-13). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left.
(2025-03-13). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-03-13). Journey of Hope: Struggles and Perseverance of Global Migrants. devdiscourse.com Migrants from conflict-ridden countries like Afghanistan, Somalia, and Cameroon traversed treacherous paths to reach the US, fleeing violence, persecution, and poverty. They crossed oceans, endured language barriers, and navigated unfamiliar terrains.
(2025-03-13). Refugee laywer: Labor's new anti-migrant laws the 'harshest in decades'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). Cossío: Cuba está abierta a asimilar devoluciones de migrantes, pero siempre dentro de los términos acordados (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Para Cuba, el hecho de que Estados Unidos le preste una atención prioritaria al tema migratorio es importante", dijo Cossío, y agregó que "Estados Unidos en las últimas décadas ha utilizado la política migratoria como herramienta de desestabilización contra Cuba". "Originalmente, -agregó- para drenarnos de profesionales, para robarnos los talentos del país, y después con fines de desestabilización".
(2025-03-13). Journalist Patricio Aguilar shot and killed in Ecuador. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-13). European militarism on steroids is not good, either. responsiblestatecraft.org 
U.S. security experts and leaders have been telling European NATO allies to increase their defense spending for at least a quarter century, initially as a gentle nudging, later more insistently, rising to a deafening din after Trump's election.The infamous White House press conference with President Volodymyr Zelensky on March 1 finally shocked Europeans out of their complacency and opened their purse-strings, according to
(2025-03-13). Why Nigeria made headlines on International Women's Day for all the wrong reasons. globalvoices.org 
Women in leadership face systemic obstacles, exposing Nigeria's shaky commitment to gender equalityGlobal VoicesSenator Natasha In February 2025, a Nigerian senator
(2025-03-13). Jewish Council of Australia calls on politicians, media to stop exploiting antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). Orchestra attempts to silence pianist Jayson Gillham on Palestine a second time. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). Sydney uni rescinds threat to suspend trans, refugee student over pro-Palestine messages. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). Women call for peace and justice in Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). What Trump's escalating trade wars mean for your grocery bill. grist.org 
Life these days is expensive. The lingering effects of the pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, higher fuel and energy prices, and extreme weather shocks throttling the supply chain have conspired to make many everyday necessities much less affordable. Rising food costs in particular have become a source of financial stress for millions of U.S. households. Though overall inflation has cooled from a record peak in 2022, food prices increased
(2025-03-13). Movements across the world call for an end to all US military exercises on the Korean peninsula. peoplesdispatch.org The call to cancel the military exercises takes on increased urgency given the military accident last week when South Korean jets bombed their own citizens in the region bordering North Korea during the preparation of yet another joint military exercise with the US.
(2025-03-13). Cierra en Cuba cumbre mundial de empoderamiento digital juvenil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) La 17 edición de la Cumbre Mundial de la Juventud de la Unión Internacional de Telecomunicaciones (CMJ-25) concluye hoy tras varias jornadas de debate sobre el empoderamiento de las nuevas generaciones en el entorno digital.
(2025-03-13). Cuba con condiciones favorables para divisar eclipse lunar total. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) El eclipse total lunar transcurrirá en condiciones excepcionalmente favorables para la longitud geográfica de Cuba, cuyo territorio quedará plenamente inmerso en la zona de totalidad, explicaron hoy meteorólogos.
(2025-03-13). Uganda se une a los países que condenan política de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) Uganda se unió a otras 19 naciones del Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de Naciones Unidas (ONU), al condenar la reincorporación de Cuba en la lista de los países que supuestamente patrocinan el terrorismo.
(2025-03-13). Repudia Barbados acciones contra cooperación médica de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) La primera ministra de Barbados, Mía Motley, rechazó las acciones del gobierno de Estados Unidos contra la cooperación médica de Cuba y dijo que defenderla es una cuestión de principios.
(2025-03-13). Presidente de Bolivia descarta eventual renuncia ante rumores. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) Una eventual renuncia del presidente de Bolivia, Luis Arce, está descartada hoy, según las propias palabras del dignatario durante una intervención acompañado de su gabinete de ministros desde la Casa Grande del Pueblo (sede gubernamental).
(2025-03-13). Corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía: una guía del país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) El cumplimiento e impacto de las medidas del Programa de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía fueron evaluados, en la sesión ordinaria del Consejo de Estado; encabezada por su presidente y miembro del Buró Político, Esteban Lazo Hernández; y con la participación del Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez…
(2025-03-13). Cuba reafirma su apuesta por el turismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) En un encuentro, en La Habana, con embajadores de países europeos y Canadá, el ministro cubano de turismo, Juan Carlos García Granda ratificó la decisión de continuar trabajando por la recuperación de esa industria como una de las más importantes para la vida económica nacional.
(2025-03-13). Compañía francesa Bakhus dialoga en Cuba sobre presente del hip hop. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) En el contexto del Mes de la Francofonía en Cuba la compañía francesa Bakhus prevé para hoy en una mesa panel un conversatorio sobre la influencia del hip hop en la danza contemporánea.
(2025-03-13). Realizan en Argentina jornada en defensa de la educación pública. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 de mar (RHC) La Confederación de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina (Ctera) realizará hoy una jornada nacional de lucha para denunciar el desfinanciamiento del sector, defender el derecho a la enseñanza pública y a salarios dignos.
(2025-03-13). Populist Simplicity In A Hyper-Complex World: Will Trump Overplay His Hand? bylinetimes.com 
To stay ahead of the curve, Faultlines: | As an exercise in politics as spectacle; a projection of humiliation as strength, Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with Donald Trump and JD Vance in the Oval Office on 28 February served its likely objectives. | Played out before the world's media in real time, the Ukrainian President was rounded on by both men, accusing him of not being grateful for America's support during Russia's ongoing invasion and of not showing them enough "respec…
(2025-03-13). Fourth International: Defend Ukraine's right to self-determination and to resist Russia's invasion. links.org.au 
Fourth International — Any "peace" based on the conditions proposed by Trump and Putin, and imposed against the will of the Ukrainian people, will only be the prelude to more occupation and violence in the future.
(2025-03-13). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-03-13). The Kremlin once wanted Western detente. Will it seize the moment? scmp.com As the US begins rapprochement, the Russians must balance their historical ties to the West with stronger new-found partnerships.
(2025-03-13). Putin visits Kursk, orders army to eject last Ukrainian troops from Russian territory. scmp.com Russia's president makes his first visit to the region since Ukraine launched its shock counteroffensive in August.
(2025-03-13). Ukraine talks: Trump says US negotiators headed to Russia 'right now'. scmp.com The US president wouldn't say when he would next speak to Putin, but said there had been 'positive messages' from Moscow on a possible truce.
(2025-03-13). Russian Paratroopers (VDV) … smoothiex12.blogspot.com at work at Chasov Yar.
(2025-03-13). They Wanted Kursk Battle. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-03-13). Quebec government moves to eviscerate the right-to-strike. wsws.org Bill 89, as Quebec's CAQ government readily admits, was inspired by the actions of the federal Trudeau government, which in the last six months of 2024 repeatedly used a newly cooked-up reinterpretation of the Canada Labour Code to arbitrarily rob workers of the right-to-strike.
(2025-03-13). Greece: the mass movement is back on track! internationalviewpoint.org February 28 was a historic day for Greece. The general strike represented the biggest mobilization at least since the fall of the military junta, in 1974, if not in the history of the Greek state altogether. Unprecedented rallies took place in more than 260 cities, including dozens abroad, as far as Argentina, South Korea, and Australia. | – | / |
(2025-03-13). The Secret Supreme Court Lobbyists Who Want To Stay Hidden. levernews.com Does the public have a right to know who exactly is paying to lobby judges to deliver favorable rulings? A committee in charge of federal judiciary rules recently said yes, but some of the most powerful corporate and conservative forces in Washington are now saying hell no — and trying to keep the information secret. At issue are amicus briefs, expert legal filings designed to sway judges considering cases. Over the past several decades, business interests have built a
(2025-03-13). US Southwest dust storm: A public health and safety disaster. wsws.org A massive dust wall towering thousands of feet and spanning over a 1,000-mile front swept across the American Southwest causing haze over the large population centers of Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio.
(2025-03-13). Trump steps up tariff war as US recession threat grows. wsws.org The tariff measures went ahead with no exemptions, despite lobbying from US businesses concerned they will have a major impact on the economy and threaten thousands of jobs.
(2025-03-13). Educators discuss Khalil detention, Trump's cuts at Detroit school board meeting. wsws.org The board meeting was held as Trump ramped up the dictatorial assault on free speech and the right to public education.
(2025-03-13). Staff protest job cuts at the University of Technology Sydney. wsws.org Speakers at the UTS rally, called by the National Tertiary Education Union, covered up the Albanese Labor government's role in the destruction of more than 2,000 university jobs nationally.
(2025-03-13). Questions raised over US alliance after Trump rejects Australian tariff exemption. wsws.org For the first time since Trump's election, there is a clear rift between the Labor government and the American administration, and open discussion in ruling circles over the viability of the US-Australia alliance.
(2025-03-13). Mobilize the working class to fight Trump's destruction of the Department of Education! wsws.org The fight against Trump's bid for dictatorship must be combined with a fight to free the working class from the grip of the corrupt union officials and the Democratic Party, who are complicit in Trump's attacks on the working class.
(2025-03-13). Ford Cologne: General Works Council warns of plant closure. wsws.org The Works Council and IG Metall union are just as unwilling to defend Ford auto worker jobs in Cologne as they were in Saarlouis, which is set to close at the cost of 9,000 jobs.
(2025-03-13). Soul, rhythm and blues and jazz singer Roberta Flack, 1937-2025. wsws.org At her peak, the singer's music was capable of great depth, sincerity and emotional intimacy, which she seemingly conjured from thin air.
(2025-03-13). Trump's Mob Rule: An Offer We Can Only Refuse. bylinetimes.com To stay ahead of the curve, In this snapshot from outside the Elysée Palace, taken two months before the fateful confrontation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, the dynamics between the American, Ukrainian, and French Presidents were already clear. | Trump, even before his second inauguration, is in confrontational demanding mode — his hand thrust forward in a 'take it or leave it' gesture towards Zelensky who, despite his back being turned to us, looks browbeaten but defiant. | On this occasion, there is no V…
(2025-03-13). Trump's tariffs are all about hot and cold wars and retooling the USA. onlineopinion.com.au It would be foolish for Australia to apply reciprocal tariffs. We are a small trade-exposed economy where 46% of our GDP is exports and imports whereas the US is the largest economy in the world.
(2025-03-13). CPJ, partners call for Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora's release. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-13). Indian journalist shot dead after reporting on land scam. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-13). Mexican journalist Kristian Zavala killed after seeking state protection. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-13). CPJ alarmed by India state government's use of AI to monitor media. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-13). CPJ: Georgia must free Mzia Amaghlobeli after 53 days in jail for a slap. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-13). Trump's anti-democratic mindset mirrors that of Hitler. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-13). Here's what you need to know about the Education Department funding cuts and what they mean for Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The U.S. Department of Education
(2025-03-13). Labour's Planning and Infrastructure Bill: a bold step to get Britain building. leftfootforward.org The Planning and Infrastructure Bill takes decisive action to streamline planning, cut delays, and create a more pro-growth environment…
(2025-03-13). Strengthening democracy in Australia an example worth demonstrating. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-13). POEM: Requiem for Lost Children. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-13). Elon Musk expresses interest in backing rival to Farage's Reform party. leftfootforward.org After recent rumours he was mulling a $100 million donation to Reform, Musk now says he would back an alternative right-wing party.
(2025-03-13). Government told 'clock is ticking' over teacher shortages as vacancies hit record high. leftfootforward.org 'Teacher recruitment and retention in England remain in a perilous state, posing a substantial risk to the quality of education.'
(2025-03-13). NASA, SpaceX postpone mission to bring back stranded astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday scrubbed the launch attempt of the agency's Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station due to a "hydraulic system issue with a ground support clamp arm for the Falcon 9 rocket at Launch Complex 39A" at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. | The next available launch opportunity is no earlier than 7: 26 pm EDT on Thursday, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA Kennedy pending review of the issue, according to the statement released by NASA. | Ahead of the scheduled launch on Wednesday, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth shared a video message to express support fo…
(2025-03-13). Pakistan train hijack: Siege over with 30 insurgents, 28 soldiers killed, hostages freed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After a day long military operation, all the separatist militants of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have been killed and all the hostages have been released, the Pakistan Army said on Wednesday. | Twenty-one passengers and four paramilitary soldiers were killed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) while the security forces eliminated all 33 insurgents present at the scene. | "The armed forces successfully concluded the operation in the (Wednesday) evening by killing all terrorists and rescuing all passengers safely," Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif said. | The Army released a statement shortly after BLA militant…
(2025-03-13). Sotsialnyi Rukh (Social Movement): For a Ukraine without oligarchs and occupiers — How we can save the country from defeat. links.org.au 
Sotsialnyi Rukh — The uniqueness of Ukraine's situation lies in the fact that the dismantling of oligarchic capitalism has become more possible than ever in the context of full-scale war and is seen as justified by society.
(2025-03-13). Four key points to understanding Trump's war against a Brazilian judge. globalvoices.org 
Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of video platform Rumble, while the US president and his allies threaten him with legal actions abroad Originally published on
(2025-03-13). Pakistan Frees 190 Hostages After Deadly Train Attack by Baloch Separatists. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-13). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-03-13). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-03-13). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-03-13). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-03-13). No enemy can defeat us if we commit to our martyrs' ideals: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir Iran's president stresses that national unity and adherence to the ideals of the martyrs are the key to overcoming any enemy.
(2025-03-13). Bank of Korea says wary of FX volatility on trade war risks. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). BOJ expects consumption to improve on solid wage gains, Governor Ueda says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). BOJ set to hold rates this month, hike to 0.75% in Q3, most likely July: Reuters poll. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Meta wins halt to promotion of 'Careless People' tell-all book by former employee. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Oil slips amid macroeconomic concerns despite firm demand expectations. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Stocks gain after mild US inflation; yields buoyed by trade tensions. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Who is Tan Lip-Bu, the Singapore-raised tech titan tasked with steering Intel's comeback? channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Who is new Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan? channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). South Korea charges air force pilots with criminal negligence in accidental bombing of village. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Iconic Indonesian film from the 2000s, Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?, gets a musical reboot. channelnewsasia.com Titled Rangga & Cinta, the reboot of the popular film from 2002 will have original star Nicholas Saputra, who acted alongside Dian Sastrowardoyo, attached as a co-producer and will be released sometime in 2025.
(2025-03-13). Man charged with murder over Boon Lay Avenue death. channelnewsasia.com Abdul Rani Md Ariffin was handed one count of murder.
(2025-03-13). CDL shares up more than 4% after Kwek Leng Beng drops lawsuit against son. channelnewsasia.com The counter rose over 4 per cent, jolted by news that the ongoing court battle between father and son has been discontinued.
(2025-03-13). Bail application filed for businessman wanted in Indonesia, remains remanded by Singapore. channelnewsasia.com The court heard that Paulus Tannos has been experiencing health issues.
(2025-03-13). Ancelotti relieved as Real Madrid beat old rivals Atletico on penalties. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Hamilton itching to make Ferrari debut at Albert Park. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Raise your hand if you saw the ball move in Alvarez penalty, Simeone says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Winning mentality got us through, says Real's Bellingham. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). BOJ's Ueda upbeat on consumption, warns of 'too big' balance sheet. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Emerald Hill becomes first Mediacorp Chinese drama to reach No 1 on Netflix Singapore. channelnewsasia.com The highly anticipated drama soared to the top of the charts overnight on the streaming service after it aired on Mar 10.
(2025-03-13). About US$390 million involved in alleged fraud linked to movement of Nvidia chips. channelnewsasia.com The two Singaporean men and one Chinese national involved were offered bail of between S$600,000 and S$1 million.
(2025-03-13). Indonesian businessman facing extradition from Singapore files bail application. channelnewsasia.com The court heard that Paulus Tannos, who is wanted in Indonesia for alleged corruption, has been experiencing health issues.
(2025-03-13). Heritage medallions, Merlion blind box: Singapore Mint launches SG60 commemorative collection. channelnewsasia.com There are five SG60 medallions, each featuring a different district – Changi, Jurong, Tiong Bahru, Toa Payoh and Queenstown.
(2025-03-13). Alcaraz focused on steady improvement, not top ranking. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Dortmund coach Kovac says Barcelona will be on another level from Lille. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Red Bull not the quickest but that can change, says Verstappen. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-03-13). Shigmo Festival: Goa's Cultural Extravaganza Unveiled. devdiscourse.com Goa is ready to unveil its vibrant cultural showcase through the upcoming Shigmo Festival, set to take place between March 15 and 29. Highlighting Goa's rich cultural essence, the event includes float parades traversing the state's streets, officials announced, while inviting guests to join the festivities.
(2025-03-13). Historic Reunion: Long-Lost Buddha Sculpted Back to Life at Angkor. devdiscourse.com In a remarkable archaeological discovery at Cambodia's Angkor temple complex, experts have unearthed the torso of a Buddha statue, complementing a head found nearly a century ago. The discovery, attributed to the 12th or 13th century, aligns with the Bayon art style synonymous with Angkor temples.
(2025-03-13). Tech Stocks Surge Amid Global Economic Tensions. devdiscourse.com Tech stocks across Asia saw a significant increase on Thursday, influenced by Wall Street's gains following inflation data that helped ease economic concerns.
(2025-03-13). UN80 Initiative: Guterres' Push for an Efficient and Cost-effective Global Body. devdiscourse.com UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has launched the 'UN80 Initiative', intending to reform and improve the efficiency of the 80-year-old world organization. Guterres highlighted the financial difficulties faced by the UN due to shrinking resources and called for immediate structural changes to tackle these challenges.
(2025-03-13). Yogi Adityanath Calls for Comprehensive State Measures: Security, Development, and Social Welfare. devdiscourse.com Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has mandated permanent noise control measures for loudspeakers at religious sites, as well as a ban on high-volume DJs during the Holi festival. These directives came during a review of development projects and law and order at the Circuit House.
(2025-03-13). Crackdown in Manipur: Major Arrests and Drug Seizures Highlight Security Challenges. devdiscourse.com Security forces in Manipur's Tengnoupal district arrested a Myanmar national after seizing 4.4 kg of illicit Yaba tablets from him, reported the police on Thursday.
(2025-03-13). High-Stakes Offshore Scam Shakes Tech Giants. devdiscourse.com In a gripping legal showdown in Singapore, prosecutors revealed details of a colossal fraud case with transactions valued at a staggering $390 million.
(2025-03-13). NASA Delays SpaceX Launch Amid Politics and Technical Glitches. devdiscourse.com NASA and SpaceX have delayed a much-anticipated launch of a replacement crew to the International Space Station, postponing the return of U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams after a mission disrupted by Boeing's faulty Starliner.
(2025-03-13). 'Dope Thief' Homecoming: Brian Tyree Henry's Return to Gritty Drama. devdiscourse.com Brian Tyree Henry takes on the role of a thief struggling with his past in 'Dope Thief,' a gritty crime drama he describes as a 'homecoming.' In the mini-series, Henry plays Ray, alongside Wagner Moura's Manny, as the duo poses as DEA agents to rob trap houses, leading to a dangerous encounter with a cartel.
(2025-03-13). A Decade of Love: Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Kabir Khan's Collaborative Journey at I View World Film Festival. devdiscourse.com Filmmaker Kabir Khan marked a significant milestone in his career as his beloved 2015 film 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' turns 10 this July. The touching tale featuring Salman Khan has grown in admiration, resonating with audiences year after year as expressed by Khan during his appearance at the I View World Film Festival.
(2025-03-13). Nolte Kàºchen: Revolutionizing India's Kitchen Industry Through Innovation and Expansion. devdiscourse.com Nolte Kàºchen recently hosted a pivotal Dealers' Summit in Goa, gathering Nolte dealers from across India along with influential leaders from the kitchen industry. The aim was to harness creativity and expertise to propel the interior design and kitchen solution sectors forward. The summit emphasized the role of innovation in tackling industry challenges and shaping a transformative future for the kitchen sector.
(2025-03-13). Police Officer Killed in Village Clash During Criminal's Arrest in Bihar. devdiscourse.com A violent incident unfolded in Laxmipur village, Bihar, resulting in the death of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Rajiv Ranjan. Police attempted to apprehend Anmol Yadav, accused under the Arms and NDPS Acts, during a wedding. The villagers resisted, enabling Yadav to escape.
(2025-03-13). 'Widows' Holi': A Celebration of Inclusion and Transformation in Vrindavan. devdiscourse.com In Vrindavan, known for its spiritual legacy as the childhood home of Lord Krishna, the unique 'Widows' Holi' offers a symbol of societal transformation and inclusion. Traditionally, these widowed women, marginalized by cultural norms and reliant on NGO and government support, are now embraced in the celebration of Holi.
(2025-03-13). Turkey's Strategic Role in Restructuring European Security. devdiscourse.com As Europe faces uncertainties surrounding U.S. plans to end the Ukraine conflict, Turkey is emerging as a key partner in restructuring European security, diplomats and analysts reveal. The urgency to secure Ukraine's defense has opened up opportunities for Turkey to strengthen ties with Europe, despite past tensions.
(2025-03-13). G7 Summit: Tensions Rise as Western Democracies Grapple with U.S. Policies. devdiscourse.com Foreign ministers from the world's leading Western democracies gathered in Canada on Thursday for the G7 summit, amid escalating tensions over U.S. foreign policy shifts. The group, comprising ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the U.S., along with EU representatives, met in La Malbaie, a remote Quebec tourist town, for discussions on a range of contentious issues.
(2025-03-13). Sports Roundup: Major Moves and Milestones in NFL, F1, and More! devdiscourse.com Major developments occurred across various sports. Kenneth Gainwell will join the Pittsburgh Steelers, reshaping their backfield alongside Jaylen Warren, now their projected starter. Meanwhile, Stefano Domenicali extended his contract as Formula One CEO till 2029, ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
(2025-03-13). Frontiers of Science: New Discoveries and Delays in Space Exploration. devdiscourse.com In a significant push into the cosmos, NASA has successfully launched the SPHEREx telescope from California, embarking on a mission to reveal the universe's origins and trace hidden water reserves across the Milky Way. Carried by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, this monumental launch marks a new era in cosmic exploration.
(2025-03-13). European powers pledge to strengthen Ukraine's military capabilities. geo.tv 
Poland's Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, French Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto and British Secretary of State for Defence John Healey hold a press conference after an E5 Defence…
(2025-03-13). Americans split over Trump's handling of economy, reveals poll. geo.tv 
US Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump looks on during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 6, 2024. — ReutersWASHINGTON: A new poll reveals that Americans are divided over Donald Trump's handling of the economy,…
(2025-03-13). Houston mayor hosts largest annual US iftar with 2,500 attendees. geo.tv 
The image shows prominent personalities attending the iftar dinner. — ReporterHOUSTON, TEXAS: The annual iftar dinner in Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, was held with great enthusiasm, marking the largest gathering of its kind in the country. The…
(2025-03-13). Dutton ramps up culture war on women, work-from-home. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). Growing the pie for whose gain? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). Refugees take their call for permanent visas to Labor MPs. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). Tibetans mark national uprising day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). Vic Labor must protect grasslands from developers. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). WA approvals report threatens First Nations cultural heritage. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). Jenny Rolfe challenges the Nationals in the Riverina. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-03-13). United States: Trump administration sacks 1300 education department workers. greenleft.org.au 
The mass layoffs by Donald Trump's administration effectively gut the Department of Education, cutting staff by nearly one third, reports Natalia Marques.
(2025-03-13). AU warns of partition in Sudan after RSF declare parallel gov't. newarab.com 
(2025-03-13). Egypt ratifies UAE extradition deal—what it means for Qaradawi. newarab.com 
(2025-03-13). Pakistan: Over 340 hostages freed after 30-hour train siege. newarab.com 
(2025-03-13). Welcome to Modi's India, the training ground for Western fascism. newarab.com 
(2025-03-13). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance?
(2025-03-13). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil.
(2025-03-13). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs.
(2025-03-13). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour.
(2025-03-13). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-03-13). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle.
(2025-03-13). 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.
(2025-03-13). Watch: E-rickshaw driver, Noor, brutally beaten by Lucknow Police. ummid.com Noor, an e-rickshaw driver, who was observing Ramzan fast, Saturday March 08, 2025, was brutally beaten by Uttar Pradesh Police after an altercation over traffic jam.
(2025-03-13). 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.
(2025-03-13). Masjid Quba: First Mosque Founded by Prophet Muhammad. ummid.com Masjid Quba is the first mosque founded by Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him).
(2025-03-13). Direct meetings with Hamas were very helpful: U.S. Envoy. ummid.com Adam Boehler, U.S. Envoy for hostage affairs, Sunday said direct meetings with Palestinian Resistance Group, Hamas, have been "very helpful".
(2025-03-13). Chinese scientists reveal Mariana Trench life mysteries. ummid.com A group of Chinese scientists have unveiled the survival mechanisms of mysterious life in the Mariana Trench, Earth's deepest oceanic realm.
(2025-03-13). Harvard Researcher Proves God Exists. ummid.com Malaysian astrophysicist and a researcher at Harvard University, Dr Willie Soon, using mathematical formula established that God is real, arguing things in the world are so perfectly placed that they cannot be attributed to mere chance.
(2025-03-13). Lunar Eclipse March 13/14, 2025: Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com A Total Lunar Eclipse, which will virtually turn Moon deep crimson colour, called 'Blood Moon', will be witnessed on Thursday/Friday March 13/14, 2025, coinciding with 13/14 Ramadan 1446 AH and Holi.
(2025-03-13). Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore finally returning to Earth. ummid.com The American space agency, NASA, finally revealed the confirmed return journey of the 'stranded astronauts', Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, from Space to Earth.
(2025-03-13). Astronomers Brace for Venus, Sun Conjunction. ummid.com As Venus transitions from the evening to the morning sky, its inferior conjunction with Sun marks a significant moment in its orbital cycle.
(2025-03-13). HPBOSE 12th English Exam 2025 New Date Announced. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) has confirmed the new exam date and time of the English Language Board Exam 2025 which was cancelled due to reports of paper leak.
(2025-03-13). In mark of support for Musk, Trump buys Tesla car. ummid.com In a mark of support for Elon Musk, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced to buy, what he called, "a brand new Tesla car".
(2025-03-13). More Muslim Americans than Jews, Christians observe fast: Survey. ummid.com In a latest survey indicating how Ramadan is respected, a new survey has revealed American Muslims are far ahead than Jews and Christians when it comes to observing fast.
(2025-03-13). Reliance Jio to share Starlink Satellite Internet Service with AirTel. ummid.com In another major development for the Indian Telecom Industry, Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Wednesday announced it has struck a deal with Elon Musk owned SpaceX to provide Starlink Satellite Internet Service in India.
(2025-03-13). 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.
(2025-03-13). 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.
(2025-03-13). 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.
(2025-03-13). Angola to host DRC, M23 peace talks next Tuesday. independent.co.ug 
(2025-03-13). BOU to regulate mortgage refinancing institutions. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda is set to regulate operations of mortgage refinancing institutions once the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025 is passed into law. The Bill mandates the Central Bank to consider applications for approval to carry out Islamic mortgage refinance business. "A person shall not conduct a mortgage refinance …
(2025-03-13). EC pledges free and fair Kawempe North by-election. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a free, fair, and credible Kawempe North parliamentary by-election. During a pre-poll stakeholders' meeting at Makerere School of Public Health on Wednesday, EC Chairman Justice Simon Byabakama assured attendees that the Commission is fully prepared for the election. To enhance …
(2025-03-13). Kabaka to take Lands Minister to court over controversial Kaazi land claims. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has directed his legal team to take action against the Minister of State for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, over his alleged disregard of court rulings concerning the disputed Kaazi land, which is officially owned by the Buganda Kingdom. In a press …
(2025-03-13). MALARIA: Ministry of Health advises on planting rosemary. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health Ministry officials have advised residents of Arua City to invest in mosquito-repellent plants as a cost-effective strategy to reduce malaria prevalence and treatment expenses. The call follows a report by William Ofuti, the Principal Maternal and Child Health Officer in Arua City, indicating that malaria prevalence in the …
(2025-03-13). Uganda's golf team heads to Kipipiri in great spirits after flag-off by NCS's Chelangat. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGC MEDIA | Few sporting rivalries capture the imagination like Uganda versus Kenya. From time immemorial, contests involving the two East African neighbours have always been intense, compelling and too close to call many times. The Victoria Cup, an annual golf tournament between the two countries is no different. …
(2025-03-13). Austerity or Raising the Minimum Wage: Catarina Martins on Portugal's Experience. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-13). Germany: After the federal elections, resistance not adaptation! internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-13). So-called axis of resistance. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-13). Against Left Pronatalism. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-03-13). For Ukraine without oligarchs and occupiers! internationalviewpoint.org The predatory policies of the newly elected U.S. president make it impossible to establish a lasting peace for Ukrainians. Ukraine's refusal to sign the mineral extraction agreement, designed to serve the interests of American capital, demonstrates the country's determination to avoid colonial dependence. This opens the door to exploring a more equitable model of relations between Ukraine and the states of Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world under the banner of resistance to imperialist domination. However, if the current approach persists, Ukraine risks facing an imminent reduction or even a complete halt of…
(2025-03-13). CCTV Footage Reveals Last Moments of Businessman Katanga. plusnews.ug 
The Digital Forensic Examiner from the Uganda Police Force has presented CCTV footage before the High Court in Kampala, capturing the final moments of businessman Henry Katanga at his Mbuya mansion in Nakawa Division. Detective Inspector of Police Enock Kanene, who retrieved and analyzed the footage as part of the police investigation, played the videos on …
(2025-03-13). Justice Zeija Urges Masaka Leaders to Tackle Witchcraft-Fueled Gender-Based Violence. plusnews.ug 
Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, the Principal Judge and Deputy Chief Justice Designate, has called on leaders in the greater Masaka sub-region to take urgent action against widespread superstitious beliefs and witchcraft, which he says are fueling sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases in the area. Speaking at the launch of the Justice4Her project at the …
(2025-03-13). Kabaka to Take Minister Mayanja to Court Over Controversial Kaazi Land Claims. plusnews.ug 
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has directed his legal team to take action against the Minister of State for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, over his alleged disregard of court rulings concerning the disputed Kaazi land, which is officially owned by the Buganda Kingdom. In a press statement from the Kingdom, Buganda's Attorney …
(2025-03-13). Malaria Leading Cause of Deaths in Mbale District. plusnews.ug 
Mbale District health authorities have revealed that malaria remains the leading cause of death in the district. This came up during an engagement meeting for cultural leaders in Bugisu ahead of the upcoming malaria vaccination rollout. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Health, was held at Wash and Wills Hotel in Mbale City on …
(2025-03-13). Skull fragments found in Spain point to previously unknown ancient humans. scmp.com Scientists say bones could be from the earliest human face of Western Europe.
(2025-03-13). Hospitalised Francis marks 12 years as pope with future uncertain. scmp.com The 88-year-old pope has been treated for double pneumonia in hospital for almost a month.
(2025-03-13). Trump criticises Ireland on trade during St Patrick's Day visit. scmp.com US president levelled accusations against Ireland and the European Union, despite diplomatic pleasantries.
(2025-03-13). Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada's prime minister as trade war with US intensifies. scmp.com Mark Carney is assuming power amid tensions with the US over trade and Trump's fixation with annexing Canada.
(2025-03-13). Praised by Homer in ancient Greece, can the world's oldest recorded wine make a comeback? scmp.com Commandaria has been drunk for thousands of years but is largely unknown outside Cyprus. Micro-wineries there hope to grow its global appeal.
(2025-03-13). US shutdown looms as Democrats say they will block Republican spending bill. scmp.com But such a move would risk shifting some of the blame for an increasingly shaky US economy from Trump onto the rival party.
(2025-03-13). Trump metal tariffs draw swift retaliation from Canada, hitting US$20 billion in US goods. scmp.com US products affected by Canada's counter-tariffs include computers, sports equipment and cast iron products.
(2025-03-13). Nasa and SpaceX delay flight that was to retrieve stranded US astronauts. scmp.com Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck in space for nine months after a trip on Boeing's faulty Starliner.
(2025-03-13). CPJ, partners urge FCC to stop threatening press freedom and free speech. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-13). CPJ joins call for Nepal to revise new media council, social media bill. CPJ Staff
(2025-03-13). Isolated and restricted: 3 journalists on life and work under Turkish house arrest. àñzgàºr àñƒüret 
(2025-03-13). War and armed resistance in Sri Lanka: On the Tamil Eelam right to self-determination and peace in the Indian Ocean. links.org.au 
Jude Lal Fernando — The Tamil Eelam liberation movement is not solely for the self-determination of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka, but also for peace in the Indian Ocean and the world.
(2025-03-13). Egypt: Joint letter calling for a presidential pardon for Alaa Abd el-Fattah. fidh.org
(2025-03-13). Justice, truth and reparations for victims of Mozambique's post elections violence. fidh.org
(2025-03-13). Tunisia: Call for the European Union to send international observers to the so-called "conspiracy" trial. fidh.org
(2025-03-13). COP30's Amazon Highway: Hypocrisy Paved with Virtue Signaling. wattsupwiththat.com The COP30 spectacle reeks of performative environmentalism. Flying in global leaders to lament climate change while razing the Amazon for their convenience isn't a solution—it's a farce.
(2025-03-13). 155 hostages freed, 27 militants killed in Pakistan train siege. presstv.ir Pakistani security forces say they have rescued 155 hostages and killed 27 militants, as operations continue for securing the passengers of the train siege in Balochistan province.
(2025-03-13). Americans protest Trump and Musk. presstv.ir Washington D.C. has been experiencing near-daily protests against Trump's austerity measures, layoffs, and executive orders.
(2025-03-13). Trickle-down effect: Zombie of economic policy. indybay.org The idea was that the rich would benefit first, but the poor would eventually benefit as well. This is the famous trickle-down theory, which was never better described than by Harvard professor John Kenneth Galbraith, who claimed that this was what was called the "horse and sparrow" theory in the 1890s: "If you feed the horse enough oats, some of it will make its way to the sparrows."
(2025-03-13). Saturday 3/15: Meetup: We Keep Us Safe(r) with Lauren Regan of the Civil Liberties Defense Center. indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-03-13). Saturday 3/22: Animal Bill to be Excited…or Angry About. indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-03-13). Saturday 3/22: Jason Arnold Home Demo: Director of Operations, Perdue's Petaluma Poultry. indybay.org 1225 St Francis Rd, Santa Rosa, CA…
(2025-03-13). Herd of Elephants Thunders Into Berkeley City Council Meeting. indybay.org Well, not quite, but Code Pink Action Shows Power of Symbolic Action…
(2025-03-13). Thursday 3/13: Calling All Educators, Parents, Students! Protect Education Emergency Town Hall NEA & AFT. indybay.org Zoom: www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action……
(2025-03-13). Black Lives Matter Plaza Removed for DC Funding. indybay.org WASHINGTON (03-12) — Emboldened by Donald Trump's war on words and "woke" phrases, Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA) a member of the House – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on March 3 introduced bill H.R. 1744 to eliminate Black Lives Matter Plaza (BLM)…
(2025-03-13). Saturday 3/15: Corte Madera: Veterans TeslaTakedown Saturdays 3 p.m. indybay.org Corte Madera Tesla | 201 Casa Buena Drive…
(2025-03-13). Sunday 4/6: The Turnaway Play. indybay.org Brava Theater | 2781 24th St. | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2025-03-13). Guardian Falsely Claims Climate Change is Intensifying Cyclones. wattsupwiththat.com Contradictory evidence is now "confusion"?>
(2025-03-13). Greenland shifts towards independence and economic reform. geo.tv 
Leader of Demokraatit, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, plays an instrument during the election party at cafe Killut in Nuuk, Greenland, March 12, 2025. — ReutersGreenland's pro-business Demokraatit Party has seen a dramatic surge in support, a result that could align with US President…
(2025-03-13). Billionaires' bet on Trump backfires as market wipeout hits $209bn. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump reacts as he meets with Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin , in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 12, 2025. — Reuters Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg have been among hardest hit.Investors revel in promise of lower taxes after…
(2025-03-13). Two journalists arrested over 'abusive post' against Telangana CM. ummid.com Hyderabad Cyber Crime Wednesday March 12, 2025 arrested two female journalists for posting and amplifying allegedly abusive content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
(2025-03-13). Watch: Trump behind the wheel in Red Tesla Sedan. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday March 12, 2025 posed behind the wheel in a brand new Red Tesla car he bought, as he said, without asking for any discount.
(2025-03-13). Airtel, SpaceX join hands to bring Starlink internet in India. ummid.com Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel Tuesday March 11, 2025 announced the company has signed distribution deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink Satellite Internet Service in India.
(2025-03-13). International Space Station celebrates 150,000th revolution around Earth. ummid.com The International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday March 11, 2025 made its 150,000th revolution around the Earth since the beginning of its space mission.
(2025-03-13). Maharashtra Budget 2025: Pawar Launches Technical Textile Mission. ummid.com Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Ajit Pawar, Monday March 10, 2025 announced to launch Technical Textile Mission while tabling the state budget for the year 2025-26.
(2025-03-13). Maha Minister launches "Malhar Certification" to challenge Halal food. ummid.com To oppose Halal certification, Maharashtra Minister Nitish Rane, known for his anti-Muslim rhetoric, on March 10, 2025 launched a website to issue "Malhar Certification" for those who consume "Jhatka meat" in Maharashtra.
(2025-03-13). Centenario de la ratificación del Tratado Hay-Quesada: 13 de marzo de 2025. cubadebate.cu La división de poderes en Estados Unidos fue manipulada por el lobby del Senado que representaba a colonos con propósitos anexionistas para obstaculizar y/o demorar la decisión ya adoptada por el poder ejecutivo y judicial, que recocieron la jurisdicción cubana sobre Isla de Pinos. Intereses particulares, más que los del país marcaron la última etapa de negociaciones y de lucha, una vez descartada la utilidad de Isla de Pinos como base naval y carbonera, a consecuencia del bajo calado de sus mares circundantes.
(2025-03-13). Real Madrid dominó al Atlético y consigue pase a los cuartos de final de la Liga de Campeones. cubadebate.cu Real Madrid dominó hoy al Atlético en tanda de penales sobre la cancha del Riyadh Air Metropolitano y consiguió su pase a los cuartos de final de la Liga de Campeones del fútbol europeo.
(2025-03-13). Reactions to the massacre of Alawites in Syria; The "Democratic initiative" unfolds; Erdoğan insists on EU membership. unitedworldint.com
(2025-03-13). Israel strikes Palestinian Islamic Jihad compound in Syrian capital. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF says it conducted airstrike on Palestinian Islamic Jihad HQ in Damascus ‚ñ U.S.: Mideast envoy Witkoff discusses Gaza reconstruction plan with Arab leaders in Doha; U.S. rejected Iraqi offer to return Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, report says ‚ñ SYRIA: Israel's FM orders to transfer aid to the Druze minority in Syria ‚ñ GAZA: Knesset members slam UN report claiming Israel carried out genocidal acts…
(2025-03-13). Unpacking the New Agreement in Syria. fpif.org
(2025-03-13). Russia condemned massacres of civilian population in Syria. plenglish.com Moscow, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) Russia expresses its condemnation of the mass killings of the civilian population in the face of the latest spiral of violence in Syria, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2025-03-13). Reactions to the massacre of Alawites in Syria; The "Democratic initiative" unfolds; Erdoğan insists on EU membership. unitedworldint.com
(2025-03-13). Syria's President Establishes National Security Council Amid Growing Unrest. themedialine.org
(2025-03-13). Canada Eases Sanctions on Syria, Appoints Nonresident Ambassador. themedialine.org
(2025-03-13). Qatar Will Start Providing Gas to Syria. themedialine.org
(2025-03-13). Israel strikes Palestinian Islamic Jihad compound in Syrian capital. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF says it conducted airstrike on Palestinian Islamic Jihad HQ in Damascus ‚ñ U.S.: Mideast envoy Witkoff discusses Gaza reconstruction plan with Arab leaders in Doha; U.S. rejected Iraqi offer to return Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, report says ‚ñ SYRIA: Israel's FM orders to transfer aid to the Druze minority in Syria ‚ñ GAZA: Knesset members slam UN report claiming Israel carried out genocidal acts…
(2025-03-13). Rojava joins historic partnership to build a new Syria. greenleft.org.au Peter Boyle reports on the historic agreement struck between the revolutionary forces in northeastern Syria, known as Rojava and Syria's transitional government.
(2025-03-13). Unpacking the New Agreement in Syria. fpif.org
(2025-03-13). Russia condemned massacres of civilian population in Syria. plenglish.com Moscow, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) Russia expresses its condemnation of the mass killings of the civilian population in the face of the latest spiral of violence in Syria, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2025-03-12). Mahmoud Khalil will remain detained in Louisiana following brief court hearing. mondoweiss.net 
In a hearing in New York City on Wednesday, Mahmoud Khalil's attorney's said they have not been allowed to have contact with him since his detention. Meanwhile, the Trump administration's rationale for detaining Khalil continues to change.
(2025-03-12). Thousands reported killed in Syria as HTS-allied forces attack, execute Alawites. strategic-culture.su By Antiwar Dot Com and The Grayzone | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Editor's note: Sectarian Sunni forces linked to the new H…
(2025-03-12). Group claiming credit for Mahmoud Khalil arrest demanded "blood" of Gaza babies. electronicintifada.net Betar USA has a record of violent incitement and may be raising money in violation of NY state charity law.
(2025-03-12). Momentum Builds Behind Calls for Release of Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil From ICE Detention. orinocotribune.com By Natalia Marques — Mar 11, 2025 | Federal judge orders that the recent Columbia graduate not be deported while the court considered a challenge brought by Khalil's lawyers | As recent Columbia graduate and leading activist in the Palestine solidarity movement Last year, Khalil was a negotiator between student o…
(2025-03-12). New York: Thousands protest seizure of Mahmoud Khalil. workers.org 
March 12. Thousands of people came to Foley Square in downtown Manhattan before noon today to demonstrate their support for Palestinian activist and leader Mahmoud Khalil as a procedural hearing was taking place in the nearby federal court. ICE agents seized Mahmoud Khalil without warrant. Mass protests have responded to . . . |
(2025-03-12). Protesting Trump's Unlawful Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. counterpunch.org As chants of 'No ICE, No KKK, No Fascist USA!' echoed through downtown Manhattan on 10 March 2025, I spoke to a person named Richard who had been marching just ahead of me. He declined to give his last name but was eager to speak his piece. | 'We need to be out in the streets and say "This will not fly. This will not happen on our watch"', he said.
(2025-03-12). United States: New Yorkers protest Trump's arrest of Palestinian student activist. greenleft.org.au 
Chants of "No ICE, No KKK, No Fascist USA!" echoed through downtown Manhattan, as people protested the kidnapping and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, reports Saurav Sarkar.
(2025-03-12). Federal judge blocks Trump administration's effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil amid nationwide protests. nationofchange.org
(2025-03-12). Only 14 House members sign letter calling for activist Mahmoud Khalil's release. therealnews.com 
(2025-03-12). The Attack on Mahmoud Khalil Is Straight Out of the "War on Terror" Playbook. truthout.org Mahmoud Khalil did everything by the book. The 30-year-old Palestinian came to the United States to study, completed his master's degree at an Ivy League school, married a U.S. citizen and obtained legal permanent residency. Last year, as students across the country called on their universities to divest from Israel's genocide in Gaza, Khalil led negotiations on behalf of the Columbia University… |
(2025-03-12). Alawites ask Israel for protection as Syrian massacre death toll reaches 7,000. infobrics.org Israel wants Russia's presence in Syria maintained to counter Turkey's expanding influence.
(2025-03-12). 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 …
(2025-03-12). Syrian patriarchs beg government to stop massacres. defenddemocracy.press Mar 11, 2025 In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis expressed his concerns and urged 'full respect for all ethnic and religious components of society, especially civilians'. Church primates in Syria condemned "massacres targeting innocent civilians" and prayed for peace after violent unrest in coastal towns last week. In a statement released on 8 …
(2025-03-12). The priority in Syria is the establishment of a State Authority to stop the bloodshed. uwidata.com By Doƒüu Perinàßek, Chairman of Vatan (Patriotic) Party, Türkiye We are watching with concern and inexpressible pain the intense violence in Syria and the massacre of our brothers and sisters from every nation, sect and religion. The dreaminess of necromancy The step-by-step disintegration of Syria in front of our eyes, and moreover its destruction and …
(2025-03-12). I'm a Syrian citizen. Why won't Israel let me live in peace? haaretz.com Israel prides itself on being a beacon of democracy and freedom in the Middle East. Yet now that we Syrians have freed ourselves from Assad and are striving for democracy, Israel won't stop attacking us…
(2025-03-12). Syria Military Operation Over, But Killing of Alawite Civilians Continues. news.antiwar.com Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) declared their military operation against the Alawites over on Monday morning, but the execution of Alawite civilians has not halted. The number of civilians executed before Monday has also been rising further as more are counted. At least 17 Alawite civilians have been killed along the northwestern coast since Monday, …
(2025-03-12). Report: US Encouraged Kurds To Sign Deal With HTS-Led Syrian Government. news.antiwar.com The US encouraged the Kurdish-led SDF to sign a deal with the new Syrian government led by the al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The leader of the SDF and Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani), signed a deal for the SDF to be merged into …
(2025-03-12). Los Angeles Fires Expose Flawed Housing Policies. progressive.org Victims of the recent fires will be subject to the criminalization policies that do nothing to solve the crisis of homelessness.
(2025-03-12). 'Long Bright River' series shines spotlight on Kensington. whyy.org The show is based on author Liz Moore's bestselling novel about a beat cop's search for a murderer and her sister in Kensington amidst the opioid crisis.
(2025-03-12). CLAP: Nine Years of Successful Development Towards Food Security. orinocotribune.com The successful food distribution program was born in Yaracuy and expanded nationwide to assist the most vulnerable population. | This Wednesday, the Local Supply and Production Committees (Clap) celebrate their ninth anniversary in Yaracuy, the state where this innovative food distribution system was born. | Pedro Rivas, mayor of the La Trinidad municipality, the jurisdiction where a group of residents developed the first CLAP, recalled on Tuesday that in 2016, Venezuela was experiencing a severe food distribution crisis, a result of the start of an economic war that affected the country's food supply. | "There w…
(2025-03-12). Max, el valiente de Miami. cubadebate.cu De Max Lesnik aprendí, entre otras cosas, la altura frente a las situaciones. La reflexión y el análisis. Matar el impulso y la acción directa que podrían tener consecuencias negativas para mí. Andar con él por La Habana era como visitar la ciudad a lo largo de los años. Acudir a una ejemplar clase de historia.
(2025-03-12). No, a ceasefire is not a 'bad deal' for Russia. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Trump administration has so far played its cards in the Ukraine peace process with great skill. Pressure on Kyiv has led the Ukrainian government to abandon its impossible demands and join the U.S. in calling for an unconditional temporary This call, together with the resumption of U.S. military and intelligence aid to Ukraine, is now putting great
(2025-03-12). US Resumes Military Aid, Intelligence Sharing for Ukraine. defenddemocracy.press The US lifted the pause after Ukraine said it was ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire if Russia agreed by Dave DeCamp March 11, 2025 The Trump administration has lifted its pause on military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following talks between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. US officials said …
(2025-03-12). Russia Says It Will Wait for Details Before Responding to US-Ukraine 30-Day Ceasefire Plan. news.antiwar.com The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia was waiting for the details of the talks between the US and Ukraine that were held in Saudi Arabia a day earlier before responding to the proposed 30-day ceasefire. "Yesterday, both Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz mentioned that they would provide us …
(2025-03-12). Secret Side Deal With US Gave Israel Free Hand to Keep Attacking Throughout Lebanon Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com Virtually from the moment the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal was signed in November, there have been reports that the US assured Israel they could both sign the ceasefire and be totally free to keep carrying out attacks on Hezbollah. Sources are now reporting that not only did that happen, but that the US and Israel actually …
(2025-03-12). Yemen's Houthis say 'any Israeli vessel' in nearby waterways again a target. scmp.com Renewed threat to shipping ends a period of relative calm that started in January with the Gaza ceasefire.
(2025-03-12). All the pressure is now on Zelensky after ceasefire offer — don't believe the British spin. strategic-culture.su The basic maths show a significant net loss to Zelensky over the past six months. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | I assess th…
(2025-03-12). Vladimir Putin and Gerasimov … smoothiex12.blogspot.com in Kursk. Vladimir Putin especially underscored that mercenaries are not protected by Geneva and … well, that's the response, including the necessity to establish security zone (ah, yes, Sumy get ready), to the "ceasefire" kindergarten play by Trump. In Russian only, sadly. Now Trump will learn about real geopolitics.
(2025-03-12). Israel Has Killed 3 People a Day in Gaza Since Ceasefire, Rights Group Says. truthout.org Israel has killed an average of three Palestinians per day in Gaza since the beginning of the ceasefire deal in January, a rights group reports, denouncing Israel's "genocidal tools" of violence and deprivation. Since January 19, the Israeli military has killed at least 150 Palestininans and injured over 600 others, according to a report published Wednesday by Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor. |
(2025-03-12). Will Putin Agree To A Ceasefire? thealtworld.com
(2025-03-12). Palestine accused Israel of imposing starvation and thirst on Gaza. plenglish.com Ramallah, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused Israel of imposing "a policy of starvation and thirst" on Gaza by preventing the entry of essential supplies to that territory, which has suffered 15 months of attacks by the Army.
(2025-03-12). Leading Economists Rebut Business Lobby's Claims Workers' Rights Bill Will Cause 'Havoc'. bylinetimes.com A group of ten leading economists and labour lawyers has debunked claims by business leaders that Labour's Employment Rights Bill will stifle UK economic growth. | In an open letter, published by the Institute for Employment Rights (IER), the group argues that evidence overwhelmingly shows stronger worker protections can enhance productivity, support demand and create a more stable economy. | In the letter, published as the bolstered Employment Rights Bill goes to report stage at the House of Commons on 11 and 12 March, the economists and labour lawyers challenge assertions made by business groups, including…
(2025-03-12). US Puts 60 Universities Under Investigation Over Pro-Palestine Sentiments. orinocotribune.com The administration of US President Donald Trump is investigating scores of universities for what it claims to be anti-Semitic acts following months-long academic demonstrations in support of Palestinians suffering Israel's brutal aggression on the besieged Gaza Strip. | The US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) said it is investigating 60 universities for anti-Semitism, and that they are receiving warnings due to allegedly not protecting Jewish students during mass anti-Israel rallies in American universities and colleges. | "The Department is deeply disappointed that Jewish students studying…
(2025-03-12). Trump officials fire 800 employees at weather forecasting and oceans agency. defenddemocracy.press By Ella Nilsen and Tami Luhby Feb 28, 2025 The Trump administration has its government-shrinking sights set on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where around 800 employees have been tapped for termination, according to two sources close to the agency. More layoffs are possible Friday, one of the sources said, potentially costing the weather, …
(2025-03-12). NZ Filipino group praises arrest of Duterte over 'fake drug war' on poor. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A New Zealand-based Filipino solidarity network has welcomed the arrest of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte by Interpol on charges of crimes against humanity on a warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC). "We congratulate the human rights activists — both from the Philippines and around the world — who held the…
(2025-03-12). An All-American Nightmare. counterpunch.org 
"Flights to Guantánamo Bay have begun. The worst of the worst have no place in our homeland." With those words the U.S. government announced the fate awaiting "criminal aliens" in its custody. On a military base in El Paso, Texas, masked men in combat fatigues paraded a group of young Venezuelan immigrants, their hands cuffed and their
(2025-03-12). Supreme Court rules Appellants were British all along. ukhumanrightsblog.com N3 & ZA v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] UKSC 6 concerned orders depriving two British people of their citizenship on national security grounds. The Defendant (initially) contended that to do so would not render them stateless, because they were dual British Bangladeshi nationals. The use of deprivation orders in this context has …
(2025-03-12). Amid backlash, Latin Americans take to the streets for International Women's Day. greenleft.org.au 
Many thousands took to the streets across Latin America as part of International Women's Day, amid a concerning rise in gender-based violence and government attacks on women's rights, reports Ben Radford.
(2025-03-12). The Disconnected 20% That Runs It All. counterpunch.org 
Some thoughts on that majority element of top-quintile US society that persistently refers to itself as "the middle class." My friend Peter Phillips has a new book out called Titans of Capital wherein he provides details for who it is, exactly, that owns most of the world's wealth, investments, property, etc. He also provides details
(2025-03-12). China summons Walmart bosses, AI vs human fighter pilots: SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From Chinese officials meeting Walmart representatives to AI's ability in aerial dogfights, here's a round-up from today's China coverage.
(2025-03-12). Rubio Is Using Red Scare-Era Immigration Provision to Go After Protesters. truthout.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invoked an obscure immigration provision enacted during the J. Edgar Hoover-era Red Scare to target pro-Palestine protesters, reports say as advocates for Palestinian rights warn that the crackdown on protests against Israel's genocide is just the beginning of a wider suppression of free speech rights. The State Department is using a provision established in… |
(2025-03-12). Defender el derecho a la autodefensa. workers.org Residente armado en Lincoln Heights, Ohio, 17 de febrero de 2025. Durante más de 16 meses desde la inundación de Al-Aqsa el 7 de octubre de 2023, Mundo Obrero ha mostrado su solidaridad con el derecho del asediado pueblo palestino a llevar a cabo una lucha armada de liberación -desde . . . |
(2025-03-12). Israeli genocide reveals double standards of European leaders. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-12). Emily Thornberry was secretly filmed by an Israeli minister — yet she's surprised by this dirty tactic. thecanary.co Britain's political and material support for Israel during its genocide in Gaza has bolstered the apartheid state's fascist rulers. And while most of us expect would expect no common courtesy from such war criminals, veteran Israel—appeaser Emily Thornberry seems surprisingly upset about an Israeli minister trolling her. She'd now like her Labour government to look into […] | By
(2025-03-12). MSM has intentionally whitewashed Israel cutting Gaza's electricity. thecanary.co 
Committing genocide isn't just about killing. It's about ensuring you can get away with as much of it as possible before anyone does something to stop it. And that's where the British mainstream media has played a key role in facilitating Israel and its mass murder of Palestinians in Gaza. The latest example of the […] | By
(2025-03-12). Why Netanyahu is trying to hide Israel's talks with Lebanon. haaretz.com The prime minister has flip-flopped after his opposition to the 2022 agreement by his predecessor, Yair Lapid, delineating the two countries' maritime border. Now he's the one 'giving away land' to Israel's northern neighbor…
(2025-03-12). 'Lower your tone': What Netanyahu's tantrum during his criminal trial tells us. haaretz.com If the PM's outburst on Wednesday isn't an act, that doesn't bode well for us. That would mean that Netanyahu can muster rage and conviction while trying to shield himself from consequences, but not for the families of the people who were killed or kidnapped on his watch…
(2025-03-12). Venezuela: Capriles Challenges María Corina Machado and Advocates for Electoral Participation. orinocotribune.com Opposition politician and former presidential candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski renewed his criticism of María Corina Machado, reiterating his stance that voting remains a critical tool for political change in Venezuela. | In a social media post, Capriles emphasized that Venezuelans must retain ownership of their votes, framing the act of voting as a deeply personal and individual choice. | "Some seek to weaponize this instrument [the vote], but demonizing it is yet another strategic error," he wrote. Capriles argued that electoral participation is essential for those pursuing systemic change, adding, "We've s…
(2025-03-12). Trump's "Always Be Free" Fairy Tale. counterpunch.org 
In his State of the Union address last week, President Donald Trump promised that Americans "will always be free." That throwaway line assured another round of applause from his Republican devotees on Capitol Hill. But will other Americans be as gullible or servile as members of Congress? Americans are indoctrinated in government schools to presume
(2025-03-12). Petro to call referendum after Colombia's Senate sinks labor reform. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro announced a popular vote on a far-reaching labor reform after a Senate commission decided to pull it from the legislative agenda. In an address to the…
(2025-03-12). Ecuador: exempting from electoral fines contravenes the law. plenglish.com Quito, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The proposal of the President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, to exempt from fines those who, due to the rains, cannot vote in the second round on April 13, contravenes the electoral law, analysts warned.
(2025-03-12). Portugal's government collapses after losing confidence vote. scmp.com Portugal's president must now decide whether to dissolve the assembly and call new elections.
(2025-03-12). Hamas demands an end to Israel's collective punishment. workers.org 
Hamas Political Bureau member Izzat Al-Rishq made the following statement on March 9, 2025, which was reprinted by Resistance News Network. Hamas leader Izzat Al-Rishq. The Islamic Resistance Movement — Hamas, affirms that the zionist occupation's decision to cut off electricity to Gaza is a continuation of its policy of . . . |
(2025-03-12). Yemen Resumes Naval Blockade Against Israeli Ships in Support of Gaza. orinocotribune.com The Yemeni Armed Forces announced the resumption of their naval blockade on all Israeli ships in the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. | The decision comes after the expiration of the deadline set by Ansarallah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi for mediators to pressure the Israeli occupation into reopening Gaza's border crossings and allowing humanitarian aid into the besieged territory. | In a
(2025-03-12). Israeli TikTok Trend Mocks Suffering of Palestinian Children. defenddemocracy.press Mar. 6, 2025 Israeli children have started a disturbing trend on TikTok, where they mock the suffering of Palestinian children in Gaza. In these videos, young Israelis ask their adult relatives to donate to Gazan children, only to provoke anger and insults. The trend has caused shock and highlighted the deep-rooted racism and dehumanization towards …
(2025-03-12). PSNA open letter calls for NZ to condemn Israel's 'weaponisation' of Gaza humanitarian aid. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has launched an open letter calling on the Aotearoa New Zealand government to take action on the future of the besieged enclave of Gaza. The network is asking Foreign Minister Winston Peters to speak up for the people of New Zealand to at least condemn Israel's…
(2025-03-12). 'We're not an agent of Israel': Unpacking the growing daylight between the Trump administration and Israel. mondoweiss.net 
The Trump administration's direct negotiations with Hamas have broken precedent and angered Israel. Envoy Adam Boehler defended them to CNN saying the U.S. is "not an agent of Israel," but how much daylight exists between the allies?>
(2025-03-12). Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Leaders Choose Political Survival Over Draft Fight. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-12). 'If Hamas would cease to exist, I don't think Palestinian armed resistance would end'. haaretz.com In an interview with the Haaretz Podcast, fully transcibed here, Peter Beinart argues why Israel has no right to exist as a Jewish state, discusses the horrors in Gaza and where he sees signs of hope within the American-Jewish community…
(2025-03-12). The Jewish American billionaire leading the big donations to victims of October 7. haaretz.com Since Hamas' massacre, tycoons like Jay Schottenstein have stepped in to fill the void left by the government's neglect. Critics fear that religious Jews from America might decide which Israelis receive how much and when — based on ideology…
(2025-03-12). Israeli pizzerias named among Asia's best for the second year in a row. haaretz.com Haifa-based NeoPolitan achieved the highest placing for an Israeli pizza in the history of the guide, alongside Jerusalem-based Le Piedra, which was named for the second year in a row on a list of the 50 best pizzas in Asia…
(2025-03-12). A Brief History of Purim, the Halloween of Jewish Holidays. haaretz.com What is its origin? When did it begin? Why did many Jews scorn Purim — and is the underlying tale of love, murder and betrayal true?
(2025-03-12). Israeli soldiers violently assaulted Palestinian brothers. When they complained, military police laughed at them. haaretz.com The two brothers said soldiers beat, spat on, and threw objects at them, leaving one with a broken hand and genital injuries. When their lawyer complained about Israeli military police investigators laughing during the report, she was told they 'were young and couldn't help it'…
(2025-03-12). 'We knew all along he was alive': Family of Israeli hostage Avinatan Or receives sign of life. haaretz.com The IDF said that after speaking with hostages who were released from Gaza captivity, they managed to produce a 'definitive' sign of life from Or. His girlfriend, Noa Argamani, was rescued in an IDF operation last year…
(2025-03-12). Despite Ben-Gvir's resignation, his right-hand man is still running the police and National Security Ministry. haaretz.com Ben-Gvir's chief of staff, Hanamel Dorfman, is a right-wing extremist who was once a person of interest for the Shin Bet. He was supposed to step down from the National Security Ministry in February, but 'in practice, acts as both minister and director general,' according to one senior security official…
(2025-03-12). Israeli police interrogate left-wing ultra-Orthodox journalist on suspicion of incitement to terrorism. haaretz.com 'A despicable witch-hunt': Journalist Israel Frey blasted Israel Police after his interrogation, saying that the effort against him was an attempt to obscure the discourse on 'the institutionalized inequality between an occupying country and the people who are run over by its rule'…
(2025-03-12). Was Jesus the Real Villain in the Purim Story? This Israeli Scholar Thinks So. haaretz.com One Jewish history professor believes we should forget everything we think we know about who the villain of the Purim story really is (hint: he was born in Bethlehem and his dad was a carpenter)…
(2025-03-12). Yemen's Houthis to resume attacks on Israeli ships until Israel unfreezes Gaza aid. haaretz.com Houthis say they will renew a naval blockade targeting Israeli—owned vessels passing through Yemen's naval regions, in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip after Israel froze incoming aid. The Houthis launched more than 100 attacks targeting shipping from November 2023…
(2025-03-12). 'What would revenge do? Will it bring back Hamza or Youssef?'. haaretz.com For 460 days, Bashir Alziadana fought to return his family members, who were taken hostage alive, but their bodies were returned to Israel by the IDF two months ago. 'People aren't talking enough about what to do instead of revenge,' he said…
(2025-03-12). Yemen's Houthi rebels resume attacks on Israeli vessels. plenglish.com Aden, Yemen Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Yemen's Houthi rebels, grouped in the Ansar Allah movement, reportedly announced the resumption of attacks on Israeli vessels in the Arabian and Red Seas because Tel Aviv prevents humanitarian aid to Gaza.
(2025-03-12). The U.S. and Israel: An Alliance of Blood, Politics and Money. counterpunch.org 
To begin to correct the injustices that generations of Palestinians have faced, and to become "a society that can live with its conscience," the story of Palestine and its people must be told. After the Second World War, the United States made the decision to tie its destiny to the ethno-nationalist settler-colonial state of Israel. And since
(2025-03-12). New Play The Robot Dog Reminds Us There Are Some Knowledges We Hold That AI Will Never Have #Play #Robot #Reminds #Some #Knowledges #That #Have #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Set in 2042, new play The Robot Dog revolves around Janelle (Kristie Nguy), of Cantonese heritage, and her partner Harry (Ari Maza Long), a First Nations man. | Janelle's …
(2025-03-12). With Australian Steel And Aluminium Set To Incur US Tariffs, Global Uncertainty Will Be Our Next Challenge #Australian #Steel #Aluminium #Incur #Tariffs, #Global #Uncertainty #Next #Challenge #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Unjustified and not the way that friends and allies should be treated . That's how Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have described the …
(2025-03-12). Despite Recent Increases, Jobseeker Still Leaves People Below The Poverty Line. Here's Why That Affects Us All #Despite #Recent #Increases, #Jobseeker #Still #Leaves #People #Below #Poverty #Line. #Here's #That #Affects #USA #Russia #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Over the past two years, there has been some progress in improving the JobSeeker payment. But payment levels remain below the poverty line. | That's according to …
(2025-03-12). WATCH FULL INTERVIEW: Sergey Lavrov Explains How Nuclear Powers Should Talk With One Another. sputnikglobe.com Russia's top diplomat offered insight into poignant geopolitical issues such as the Ukrainian conflict, Russia's relationship with China and the prospects of dialogue between Moscow and Washington in an interview with American social media personalities Andrew Napolitano, Larry Johnson and Mario Nawfal.
(2025-03-12). Rainbow Warrior back in Marshall Islands on nuclear justice mission. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Reza Azam of Greenpeace Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior has arrived back in the Marshall Islands yesterday for a six-week mission around the Pacific nation to support independent scientific research into the impact of decades-long nuclear weapons testing by the US government. Forty years ago in May 1985, its namesake, the original Rainbow Warrior, took…
(2025-03-12). China, Iran and Russia to hold nuclear talks in Beijing. plenglish.com Beijing, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) China, Iran, and Russia will hold a meeting in this capital on Iran's nuclear issue, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday.
(2025-03-12). How Iran quietly buttressed its pledge to not build nukes. responsiblestatecraft.org 
After Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's moderate president, entered office last August, he stressed his readiness to negotiate with the United States. Despite fierce opposition by regime hardliners, he appointed as vice president for strategic affairs former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, an architect of the 2015 nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), between Iran and the P5+1 countries — the five permanent members of the United Nations Security (UNSC) council plus Germany. The two seemed to enjoy the full support of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Kham…
(2025-03-12). China, Irán y Rusia debatirán en Beijing sobre programa nuclear iraní. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) China, Irán y Rusia sostendrán una reunión sobre el tema del programa nuclear iraní, confirmó hoy el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del gigante asiático.
(2025-03-12). Taking Stock of the World. dissidentvoice.org Donald Trump's distasteful State of the Disunion address urged salvation, anything to give relief from the madness. A lack of empathy and gruff manner displayed a chilling use of the anguish of parents of ravished children to promote the war on immigrants. Did the parents want to be there? Did they want their deceased children …
(2025-03-12). Worthy and Unworthy: How the Media Reports on Friends and Foes. dissidentvoice.org 
The following is an extract from the introduction to the book Worthy and Unworthy: How the Media Reports on Friends and Foes (2024) by Devan Hawkins. In the predawn hours of April 3, 1948, rebels assembled on the slopes of Mount Hallasan, a volcano that is located at the center of Jeju Island. On that …
(2025-03-12). Palestinian Postal Services Workers' Union: A global appeal for solidarity. workers.org 
This statement was issued by the Palestinian Postal Services Workers' Union on International Women's Day, March 8, 2025. On this International Women's Day, the Palestinian Postal Services Workers' Union (PPSWU) stands in solidarity with women worldwide, especially Palestinian women who endure immense hardship under occupation. Among them, women working in . . . |
(2025-03-12). Thousands protest around U.S. to defend science. workers.org 
Seattle Science workers squared off against the billionaires' dictatorship with mass rallies and walkouts on March 7. Mass protests were held in 32 U.S. cities with coordinated walkouts held in over 100 big cities, state capitals and campus towns across the country. The day of action was international, with 30 . . . |
(2025-03-12). UAW leaders get it wrong — Trump's tariffs will not save autoworkers' jobs. workers.org 
Brazilian autoworkers stage an assembly in solidarity with the 2023 UAW strike. This is the kind of global solidarity the UAW needs to be promoting now. The United Auto Workers union posted a "Statement on new tariff action" on March 4. It begins by stating that, "For 40 years, we've . . . |
(2025-03-12). South Korean workers unite against the U.S.-backed far right. workers.org 
South Korea's U.S.-backed President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from the Seoul Detention Center on March 8. Yoon was impeached on Dec. 27, 2024, for his role in ordering a right-wing coup, an order that failed earlier that month. Yoon's release was based on a legal technicality, and it is . . . |
(2025-03-12). West Virginia: Students protest removal of DEI at Marshall U. workers.org 
Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, Feb. 27, 2025. Demonstrators gathered outside the main hall at Marshall University, in Huntington, West Virginia, on Feb. 27 and marched through the campus. Attendees were protesting the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies at Marshall University, policies that have come under . . . |
(2025-03-12). Incarcerated trans women challenge Trump's order. workers.org 
IWD protest targets Trump's attacks, Philadelphia, March 8, 2025. Among the most horrific executive orders signed by Donald Trump on Jan. 20, were those withdrawing protection for transgender women incarcerated in federal prisons and terminating all their necessary gender-affirming medical care. The orders, which explicitly prohibit women's prisons and detention . . . |
(2025-03-12). Brazilian government says country is ready to lead global sustainable development agenda. tvbrics.com 
The government notes the country's favourable economic situation, with GDP growth of 3.4% last year, the fourth highest growth among G20 countries…
(2025-03-12). China reveals unexpected link between methane emissions and ozone recovery. tvbrics.com 
Findings suggest that methane could have a particularly strong positive influence on ozone recovery in polar regions…
(2025-03-12). Chinese scientists create carbon-based nanomaterial to boost crop growth and photosynthesis efficiency. tvbrics.com 
This innovation holds potential for agricultural production and solar-powered biomanufacturing…
(2025-03-12). Festival of Russian Culture is organised in South India. tvbrics.com 
More than 4 thousand spectators are expected to attend the event…
(2025-03-12). India to become world's leading web3 developer hub by 2028. tvbrics.com 
India holds the third-highest number of Web3 startup founders globally…
(2025-03-12). Indonesia aims for 100% waste management by 2029. tvbrics.com 
The current recycling rate is 39%…
(2025-03-12). Iran and Russia sign MoU on joint microelectronics production. tvbrics.com 
The MoU aims to expand access to new markets…
(2025-03-12). Kazakhstan to develop digital carbon content map for agricultural soils. tvbrics.com 
A methodology for measuring soil carbon content is under development…
(2025-03-12). Russian scientists teach AI to detect traffic anomalies on roads. tvbrics.com 
In the future, the neural network will be able to classify them by cause and complexity category…
(2025-03-12). BREAKING: Judge sanctions Michael E. Mann for "Bad-Faith Trial Misconduct" in Mann v. Free Speech. wattsupwiththat.com "Setting aside questions of credibility or even perjury …" ORDERED that Plaintiff Michael E. Mann, Ph.D., is SANCTIONED for bad-faith trial misconduct relating to his use of Exhibit 517A, Exhibit 116, and Exhibit 117, and his counsel's misrepresentations concerning the same…
(2025-03-12). RFK Jr. Spreads Dangerous Lies About Measles as Texas Outbreak Tops 220 Cases. truthout.org Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing dangerous falsehoods about measles as an outbreak in western Texas and eastern New Mexico rages on. In Texas specifically, a total of 223 people have contracted measles since the outbreak began in January, with at least 29 people, mostly children, requiring hospitalization. One child, who was unvaccinated… |
(2025-03-12). BREAKING: EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History. wattsupwiththat.com Administrator Zeldin Announces 31 Historic Actions to Power the Great American Comeback (see video below) WASHINGTON — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency will undertake 31…
(2025-03-12). We Are Duped Into Blaming Our Problems On Everyone Except Our Rulers. thealtworld.com Muslims are not a threat to you. | Russia is not a threat to you. | China is not a threat to you. | Trans people are not a threat to you. | Immigrants are not a threat to you. | If you find yourself resisting anything I just said, that's where they hooked you. That's where your rulers duped you into blaming your problems on something other than them. | You will notice that I am not saying there are no enemies and nobody poses a threat to us; there absolutely are, and they absolutely do. It's just that people are tricked and manipulated away from seeing the real enemies and the real threats where they are. | What…
(2025-03-12). CMG presents "China in Spring Time, Sharing Opportunities with the World" america.cgtn.com 
Government leaders, diplomats and heads of business all gathered at a Chicago event hosted by the China Media Group. Topics ranged from technology to future collaborations between the U.S. and China. Take a look at "China in Spring Time, Sharing Opportunities with the World."
(2025-03-12). Pepe Escobar: Made in China 2025 — Revisited. sputnikglobe.com The Two Sessions, part of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, held last week at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, were a pretty serious deal.
(2025-03-12). Cutting Aid to Afghanistan Could Push Taliban Closer to Russia and China, Foreign Policy Expert Tells TML. themedialine.org 
(2025-03-12). Europe's Trump dilemma: must it de-risk from both the US and China at once? scmp.com Brussels presses on with building buffers against Beijing despite growing calls in Europe to cut ties with Washington.
(2025-03-12). Cybernetics with Chinese Characteristics: How big data is eliminating poverty and building socialism. peoplesworld.org 
In China's countryside, it is common to find elderly farmers moving from their ancient homes to new developments sprouting up across the land. Houses discovered to be in the path of disasters like floods and landslides, or houses that are simply too old, are being left for new condos closer to industrial or post-industrial jobs. …
(2025-03-12). China summons Walmart executives for talks in wake of Trump tariffs. scmp.com Officials met representatives of the US retailer to discuss its treatment of Chinese suppliers following the imposition of import duties.
(2025-03-12). Hesai braces for 10-fold profit jump as it eyes Europe's smart EVs for self-driving lidar. scmp.com Hesai's 2025 profit may jump to between 200 million yuan and 350 million yuan, from 14 million yuan last year, said its chief financial officer Andrew Fan.
(2025-03-12). AI is no longer a mere investment, but a matter of sovereignty. scmp.com As the US-China race for primacy in artificial intelligence heats up, nations must boost their capabilities or fall behind in the global divide.
(2025-03-12). Global EV sales soared in February, as China's market kept its growth pace with 76% surge. scmp.com About three-quarters of the 1.2 million EVs and hybrids sold worldwide in February were delivered in China, according to Rho Motion.
(2025-03-12). FITCuba 2025 potenciará el turismo con China como país invitado de honor. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Turismo de Cuba, Juan Carlos García Granda, anunció la celebración de la XLIII Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITCuba) 2025 del 30 de abril al 3 de mayo. El evento contará con la República Popular China como país invitado de honor y estará dedicado a destacar las tradiciones cubanas.
(2025-03-12). From Kent State to Pro-Palestinian Protest. counterpunch.org When I interviewed Stuart Allen a few years after his forensic audio investigation (Stuart Allen was both a forensic audio and video engineer.) of the Kent State May 4, 1970 massacre's Strubbe tape, he said something both significant and prescient that has stayed with me for over a decade. Stuart Allen said that he wanted
(2025-03-12). Should the Left Bury or Revive the Democrats? counterpunch.org 
It's tradition for Democrats to get loud and radical whenever they lose an election, posing as bold obstacles to any Republican agenda. But this time things are different. The Democratic Party is either telling the public to "roll over and play dead" while many Democrats are actively collaborating with Trump. The "resistance" has been left
(2025-03-12). 5 years since the pandemic started, long COVID patients are still hoping for a cure. whyy.org It's been five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. But many patients with long COVID have yet to find meaningful recovery. | Around 6% of adults in the U.S. — or roughly 18 million — are estimated to be living with the damaging aftermath of catching the virus, according to research and a And it's not a thing of the past — new patients are still showing up in doctor's offices. | "I think…
(2025-03-12). Iran Receives Trump Letter, Ayatollah Khamenei Again Rejects Talks in Face of US Pressure. news.antiwar.com
(2025-03-12). Russian Commander Says Ukrainian Forces Surrounded in Kursk. news.antiwar.com Valery Gerasimov, Russia's highest-ranking military officer, said on Wednesday that Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk Oblast have been encircled and are now isolated amid reports that Ukrainian forces have begun to evacuate the Russian region. Ukraine launched a Western-backed invasion of Kursk last August, but after taking some territory, Russian troops began gradually pushing back …
(2025-03-12). Trump Says Chuck Schumer Is a 'Palestinian, Not Jewish Anymore'. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Wednesday called Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) a "Palestinian" while criticizing the Democrats for not supporting the GOP's spending plan. "Schumer is a Palestinian, as far as I'm concerned," Trump said in the Oval Office while hosting Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. "He's become a Palestinian. He used to be Jewish. …
(2025-03-12). Ao atacar igrejas no Donbass, Kiev quer criar uma identidade espiritual anti-ortodoxa e anti-russa. strategic-culture.su
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(2025-03-12). Kiev uses terror to disguise its humiliation in Kursk region. infobrics.org Ukraine's goal behind massive drone strike was to increase distraction, making media ignore Kursk.
(2025-03-12). Russia Repels Ukraine's Largest-Ever Drone Raid on Moscow Civilian Sites. orinocotribune.com Moscow faced its largest-ever wave of Ukrainian kamikaze drones on Tuesday night, with Russian air defenses successfully intercepting hundreds of the incoming UAVs, according to officials. | According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a total of 337 Ukrainian drones were neutralized overnight on March 11. | The ministry's statement detailed that 126 of these were intercepted over Kursk Region, which is adjacent to the Ukrainian border and well-covered by Russian air defenses; and 91 were brought down over Moscow Region, which surrounds the capital. | Largest raid of its kind
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(2025-03-12). Green Berets Looking For FPV Drones To Help Them Clear Hostile Cave Complexes. twz.com 
(2025-03-12). Balloon-Launched Drone To Intercept Long Range Kamikaze Drones Emerges In Ukraine. twz.com 
(2025-03-12). Raging, petulant, contradictory: How to interpret Trump's Middle East March madness. haaretz.com Donald Trump's shifting policy announcements, flip-flopping and contradictory statements on Hamas, Gaza and Iran cannot be dismissed as just a lack of clarity or coherence. That's a given. But there's also a deliberate, if destructive, strategy at work…
(2025-03-12). Nigeria-BRICS Partnership : A Milestone for the Global South. infobrics.org The global economic landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by alliances that reflect the ambitions of emerging countries to reshape traditional centers of influence. In this context, Nigeria, the leading economic power in Africa, has joined the circle of BRICS partners…
(2025-03-12). BRICS Nations Strengthen Economic and Political Influence. infobrics.org The recent expansion of BRICS signals a new era of collaboration among major economies…
(2025-03-12). The Future Belongs to Inclusive Groups Like BRICS. infobrics.org Though the BRICS group has already been around for quite some time, in recent days it has once again become the center of public attention. The renewed interest most likely came from the recent enlargement of the group, which saw its membership double within one year…
(2025-03-12). Record dropouts in Bundeswehr as delusional EU/NATO still mulls going to Ukraine. infobrics.org While Germany was too busy with the (re)nazification of the Bundeswehr and making plans for war with Russia, its politicians seem to have forgotten about resolving the issue of manpower.
(2025-03-12). Canciller de Alemania insta a seguir armando a Ucrania. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El canciller de Alemania, Olaf Scholz, en rueda de prensa celebrada este miércoles en Berlín, afirmó que Kiev debería tener un Ejército fuerte para proteger su soberanía.
(2025-03-12). Sanders pushes for Medicare expansion as GOP leader signals willingness to discuss. nationofchange.org Sanders' push to expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing benefits was blocked by Senate Republicans, but Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo signaled a willingness to discuss potential solutions.
(2025-03-12). Trump's New Muslim Ban Poised to Sweep Up Immigrants Already in the U.S. theintercept.com 
Upon taking office during his first term, one of Donald Trump's This time around, Trump is preparing another ban that could go into effect in days. Advocates warned Tuesday that it will sweep up not just Muslims living abroad, but also immigrants living in the U.S. that hold what Trump deems "hostile attitudes" toward the country. | The forthcoming travel ban would become the latest of Trump's draconian anti-immigration…
(2025-03-12). Cuba: 50,000 protest Trump's plan to imprison migrants at Guantánamo Bay. greenleft.org.au 
More than 50,000 Cubans took to the streets in the southern city of Guantánamo to reject United States President Donald Trump's plan to use the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base as a detention centre for deported migrants, reports Ben Radford.
(2025-03-12). Back to Lenin: The only way to understand what is happening. uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein The show staged recently at the White House, featuring the US president and the leader of Ukraine's neo-Nazi regime as the main characters in the plot, dominated news coverage for several days. The morbid curiosity gripped everyone; Zelensky's filthy shirt, which he claims will transform him into a high-flying military strategist, …
(2025-03-12). The Greatest Show must go on. strategic-culture.su Gli Stati Uniti d'America sono il più grande teatro del mondo. Una stand up comedy a Cielo aperto. L'incontro di Zelensky con il nuovo governo americano ce ne ha dato un ulteriore esempio, tutto da gustare. | Segue nostro C'erano una volta Zelensky, Trump e Vence… | Abbiamo assistito ad uno dei teatrini più scabrosi della storia delle relazioni internazionali. Il Presidente Donald Trump e il Vicepresidente JD Vence da un angolo del ri…
(2025-03-12). Milei's Chainsaw, a Nonexistent State, and the Spread of Drug Trafficking. orinocotribune.com In Argentina, social activists and the church agree that drug trafficking is increasing due to the elimination of the public policies promoted by La Libertad Avanza [LLA, "Liberty advances" in English, the party founded by Argentina's president Javier Milei]. This includes increased consumption of narcotics in addition to turf wars, drug traffickers turned financiers, and extreme violence. | "They don't want to sell; it's worse: they want to control areas," we were told by one witness. | "What we're seeing now is territorial control, control by force, with weapons, and by consensus because consensus isn't reached…
(2025-03-12). Ice Baths Are Popular For Exercise Recovery And General Wellness. But What Does The Science Say? #Baths #Popular #Exercise #Recovery #General #Wellness. #What #Does #Science #Say? #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Ice baths have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Fitness enthusiasts and casual exercisers around the world are embracing this trend that was once …
(2025-03-12). Chancay megaport boosts Peru's economy. america.cgtn.com 
Peru's economic growth in 2025 is expected to grow to 4% this year, above the global average, thanks in part to new trade following the opening of the Chinese-built port of Chancay at the end of last year. Dan Collyns reports from Lima.
(2025-03-12). Poll Confirms Demand for Resignation of Peru's Interior Minister. plenglish.com Lima, March 12 (Prensa Latina) A private poll confirmed today that an overwhelming majority believes Peru's controversial Interior Minister, Juan José Santiváñez, should resign for having failed in the fight against the spread of organized crime.
(2025-03-12). Grenada: The great legacy of a small country. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina): In and out of the Caribbean island of Grenada, "a great revolution in a small country," as described, 46 years ago, referring to the political process initiated by Maurice Bishop and the New Jewel Movement on March 13, 1979, is being commemorated.
(2025-03-12). Afghanistan: 18 health centers closed due to lack of funding. plenglish.com Kabul, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) At least 18 health centers closed in Afghanistan due to reduced funding following the cut in foreign aid funding by the United States, the press reported here.
(2025-03-12). Bolivian military mobilized before red alert for rains. plenglish.com La Paz, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian Armed Forces remain ready to assist the territorial authorities for the benefit of the population after the red alert (maximum) established until March 25 for possible floods, according to the government.
(2025-03-12). Defense budget and European rearmament without consensus in Spain. plenglish.com Madrid, March 12 (Prensa Latina) The increase in the defense budget and European rearmament, based on the United States' position, remains without consensus in Spain today, despite the government's efforts in this regard.
(2025-03-12). Economic Fears, Trump's Honeymoon May Be Nearing an End. plenglish.com Washington, March 12 (Prensa Latina) U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating is showing signs of suffering today as citizens' fears about the economy increase, according to a new poll.
(2025-03-12). Presentan a cuerpo diplomático Observatorio Cubano de Género. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El cuerpo diplomático de la Unión Europea (UE) acreditado en esta capital conoció la víspera sobre el Observatorio de Cuba sobre Igualdad de Género (OCG).
(2025-03-12). Cuba en Feria Internacional de Turismo de Bulgaria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) La promoción de Cuba como destino turístico de gran atracción, se destacó en la 41 edición de la Feria Internacional de Turismo de Sofía HOLIDAY & SPA, celebrada en el Inter Expo Center, con apoyo del Ministerio de Turismo de Bulgaria.
(2025-03-12). Jornada reconoce a personalidades de la cultura cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) Personalidades e instituciones serán reconocidas en esta capital durante la Semana Cultural del municipio Plaza de la Revolución, a celebrarse desde este viernes al domingo 23 de marzo, informa hoy nota del evento.
(2025-03-12). Cuba resiste hace 29 años Ley Helms-Burton contra la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, recordó hoy la firma por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos, hace 29 años, de la Ley Helms-Burton, con el objetivo declarado de derrocar a la Revolución.
(2025-03-12). San Juan de los Yeras detrás del olvido. radiohc.cu Para muchos resulta difícil creer que hubo vida alguna vez en San Juan de los Yeras, ese pueblo perdido en el municipio Ranchuelo, Villa Clara.
(2025-03-12). Centro de huracanes de EEUU busca mejorar sus pronósticos en 2025. radiohc.cu Washington, 12 mar (RHC) El Centro Nacional de Huracanes dio a conocer hoy algunas de las novedades en sus servicios para lograr mejores pronósticos de cara a venidera temporada, que arranca de manera oficial cada 1 de junio y se extiende por 6 meses.
(2025-03-12). Santiago de Cuba a las puertas del Festival de la Trova Pepe Sánchez (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) Los 100 años del Trío Matamoros y los 95 del natalicio del musicólogo Lino Betancourt, figuran entre las motivaciones del Festival de la Trova Pepe Sánchez que se celebrará en Santiago de Cuba, del 18 al 22 próximos.
(2025-03-12). Consejo de Estado cubano evalúa asuntos de la agenda nacional (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabezó este miércoles la reunión del Consejo de Estado que evaluó la marcha del Programa del Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía.
(2025-03-12). Jefe de Estado destaca trabajo comunitario como creador de armonía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El trabajo comunitario con participación crea armonía, una sinergia en la que todo el mundo tiene tarea para la comunidad, comentó este miércoles Miguel Díaz-Canel, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, al cierre de una visita a la occidental provincia de Matanzas.
(2025-03-12). Prosiguen jornadas de la francofonía en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) El Mes de la Francofonía en Cuba prosigue con un amplio programa de actividades que hoy reserva en la Casa Vitier García-Marruz dos presentaciones entre las artes plásticas y la música francesas.
(2025-03-12). Temores por economía desciende índice de aprobación del presidente Trump. radiohc.cu Washington, 12 mar (RHC) El índice de aprobación del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, da muestras hoy que se resiente a medida que aumentan los temores de los ciudadanos por la economía, según refleja un nuevo sondeo.
(2025-03-12). Prevención, vital para frenar el glaucoma. radiohc.cu Ginebra, 12 mar (RHC) La detección temprana es clave para frenar la progresión del glaucoma y evitar la ceguera, advierte hoy uno de los mensajes por el Día Mundial de esa enfermedad, que insta, además, al control oftalmológico.
(2025-03-12). Presidente de Angola llegó a Etiopía para traspaso de Comisión de UA. radiohc.cu Addis Abeba, 12 mar (RHC) El mandatario de Etiopía, Taye Atske-Selassie, recibió hoy a su homólogo de Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo, quien llegó para encabezar la ceremonia de entrega de la Comisión de la Unión Africana (UA).
(2025-03-12). Canciller cubano rindió tributo a connacionales caídos en Etiopía. radiohc.cu Addis Abeba, 12 mar (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores caribeño, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, rindió tributo a los 163 combatiente cubanos internacionalistas caídos en defensa de la integridad territorial de Etiopía, país africano donde inició hoy una visita oficial.
(2025-03-12). Ecuador, contexto electoral con desinformación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 de mar (RHC) El contexto electoral en Ecuador previo al balotaje del 13 de abril está marcado hoy por una ola de desinformación y noticias falsas diseminadas a través de plataformas digitales.
(2025-03-12). Presidente Díaz-Canel intercambia con pobladores de municipio matancero de Martí (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel durante un intercambio con la población de Martí, en la occidental provincia de Matanzas, dijo ver mucho heroísmo en cada uno de estos encuentros.
(2025-03-12). Colaboración médica cubana aporta ingresos para sostener sistema de Salud. radiohc.cu La salud en Cuba continúa como un derecho del pueblo, gratuito y respaldado mayoritariamente por el presupuesto estatal, aunque necesita de otras entradas, dadas las afectaciones por diversas razones, en primer lugar el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.
(2025-03-12). Panamá: Sindicatos convocan a huelga nacional contra el llamado robo del siglo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) Los sindicatos y organizaciones populares de Panamá, agrupados en la Alianza Pueblo Unido por la Vida, llaman a un paro general nacional de 24 horas, en rechazo a las reformas a la Caja del Seguro Social (CSS).
(2025-03-12). How Putin's Greater Eurasia Proposal Could Save the Continent From West's Hegemony. sputnikglobe.com Eurasia needs a continent-wide structure akin to the African Union or CELAC, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. What is he implying?
(2025-03-12). Ukraine On Verge Of Losing Key City In Russia's Kursk Region. twz.com 
Seven months after Ukraine captured Sudzha in the The loss of Sudzha, located less than six miles from the border, would mark a major tur…
(2025-03-12). Russian gains in Kursk threaten vital bargaining chip for Ukraine. scmp.com The Russian army has reported significant territorial gains in the Kursk border area which was seized by Ukraine last August.
(2025-03-12). In wartime Ukraine, an all-female King Lear after actors were called to the front lines. scmp.com A regional theatre adapts to the realities of war, with actresses taking male roles as actors are called up to front lines of Russia war.
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(2025-03-12). Tomahawk Cruise Missile Fired By Dutch Navy Frigate For First Time. twz.com 
(2025-03-12). Supreme Court declines to hear Republicans' 'Hail Mary' effort to block climate lawsuits. grist.org 
The U.S. Supreme Court said on Monday that it The rejected
(2025-03-12). Montana Judge Rules Medicaid Recipients Have Protected Access to Abortion. truthout.org A Montana judge has blocked the enforcement of three restrictive abortion laws in the state, finding that the laws are in violation of the state constitution and unfairly deny Medicaid recipients access to abortion. Abortion has been legal in Montana up to the point of fetal viability (usually around 22-25 weeks) since 1999, when the state Supreme Court issued a ruling establishing the… |
(2025-03-12). More On The Brewing Crackdown On Reporters And Media Sources For ICE Leaks. thedissenter.org
(2025-03-12). Over 250,000 Have Signed Petition Supporting Impeachment Investigation of Trump. truthout.org More than 250,000 have signed a petition to support an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump, who was twice impeached during his first term. The Impeach Trump Again campaign is being led by the advocacy group Free Speech for People. "This president has already committed multiple abuses of power since assuming the presidency, and the framers designed the Constitution to ensure that we… |
(2025-03-12). As Dems Mull Continuing Resolution, Sources Say Elon Musk Wants a Shutdown. truthout.org Just days away from a federal funding deadline, several individuals within Elon Musk's orbit say that the leader of the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) actually wants a government shutdown, as it will potentially make it easier for him to continue gutting federal agencies and firing workers en masse. Four sources speaking to Wired with knowledge of Musk's thinking said… |
(2025-03-12). Critics Slam the EPA's Plan to Shutter All Environmental Justice Offices. truthout.org In the Trump administration's latest move to obliterate three decades of work to address the systemic injustices faced by low-income and minority communities across the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced plans to shutter all ten of the agency's environmental justice regional offices as well as its central hub addressing the issue in Washington, D.C. |
(2025-03-12). ICE Prisoners Report Food Shortages, Delayed Medical Care Amid Rising Detention. truthout.org Immigration detention facilities are facing shortages in food, clothing, hygiene products and staff as the Trump administration chooses to hold more people in custody, according to detainees in multiple states. People in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in California, New Mexico, Texas and Washington told "Beyond the Border" that since President Donald Trump took office… |
(2025-03-12). Ed Secretary Says Cutting Nearly Half of Staff First Step to Dismantling Dept. truthout.org The Department of Education announced Tuesday that it was eliminating nearly half of its workforce in a move that paves the path for the agency's demise, a goal that President Donald Trump repeated before and after resuming office. Linda McMahon made the announcement just a week after her March 3 confirmation as education secretary, indicating that she has no qualms about putting herself… |
(2025-03-12). Prisons Are Anti-Labor Institutions. We Need an Anti-Carceral Labor Movement. truthout.org Though as a child Hunter Furr saw his father and grandfather come home from prison "tired and stressed," he became the third generation of his family to work at Caswell Correctional Center in North Carolina, a job he described in 2022 as "a good experience. In this line of work, it's a family and a brotherhood that no other job can give you." In 2023, Frank Squillante followed the career path… |
(2025-03-12). How to hurt Trump: US Brand Boycott Gathers Pace and these are the brands people are avoiding. thecanary.co It appears that the US brand boycott is gathering pace. Following the now infamous Oval/Zelensky press conference that recently shook the UK and Europe, more and more people seem to be sitting up and taking notice of the Trump administration's increasingly aggressive foreign policy decisions. Huge tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico, have now been […] | By
(2025-03-12). New York approved a major gas pipeline expansion. What does it mean for its climate goals? grist.org 
The United States is facing a pivotal moment in its fight against climate change as President Donald Trump carries out plans to roll back those efforts. | In 2019, when New York passed its landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, or CLCPA, it became a shining example of national climate action. The law established a roadmap for the state to mostly phase out planet-warming fossil fuels like gas by 2050, and transition to clean energy instead. | But
(2025-03-12). How Citibank got caught in a $20B climate fight. grist.org 
In the chaotic first few weeks of the Trump administration, as the government has frozen and unfrozen billions of dollars in federal funding, Environmental Protection Agency chief Lee Zeldin has focused on one program in particular. For almost a month, he has been waging a For this initiative, the Biden EPA doled out billions of dollars…
(2025-03-12). Trump is dismantling the Education Department. Here's what it does. whyy.org
(2025-03-12). Top House Dem: Party's embrace of hawks 'is a problem'. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-03-12). Climate campaigners take fight against Rosebank oil field to Westminster Bridge. leftfootforward.org Climate campaigners from Fossil Free London this morning (12 March) staged a protest on Westminster Bridge, calling for proposals to approve extraction at the Rosebank oil field to be rejected. | Rosebank is the largest undeveloped oil field in the North Sea. If developed,
(2025-03-12). New poll reveals what NHS staff really think about the state of the health service. leftfootforward.org New polling has revealed what NHS staff think about the current state of the health service. It doesn't make happy reading. | According to the In bad news for the current government, only 30 per cent of NHS staff think it is handling the NHS well, compared to 53 per cent who think it is handling it badly. | Despite t…
(2025-03-12). Celestial Driver for Middle Miocene Cooling? wattsupwiththat.com Earth's transit of the "Radcliffe Wave" may have been a significant driver of Middle Miocene climate change.
(2025-03-12). Government Science Frozen by Credit Card Freeze! wattsupwiththat.com "Federal Science Hamstrung by DOGE's Credit Card Spending Limit"
(2025-03-12). Newtown municipal authority stops plan to build wastewater treatment plant. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? On Tuesday, the Newtown Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority board The Newtown sewer authority proposed the plant as a way to alleviate costs to taxpayers in the face of rate…
(2025-03-12). Upper Makefield residents press for answers on pipeline leak: 'We had the wool pulled over our eyes'. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Residents and elected officials continue to press Energy Transfer to shut down the Twin Oaks Pipeline, which leaked jet fuel and Community members in the Mt. Eyre neighborhood first noticed a gasoline smell in their water in September 2023. Water sampling tests…
(2025-03-12). Slashing the Federal Workforce is Not About 'Efficiency'. cepr.net
(2025-03-12). Trump Tariffs and the Dollar as the World Reserve Currency. cepr.net
(2025-03-12). Woodland Trust Worried About Early Springs. wattsupwiththat.com In any event, as we have always known, nature does not do averages. Spring temperatures have swung up and down by as much as three degrees from year to year. Yet nature seems to have managed perfectly fine.
(2025-03-12). Government asks that detained Columbia student's legal fight be moved to New Jersey or Louisiana. whyy.org
(2025-03-12). Free Speech Union to Work With Elon Musk as X Owner's Influence in UK Spreads. bylinetimes.com 
New X is providing financial support to a discrimination claim backed by the FSU against education compa…
(2025-03-12). Mr. Trump, you would've been lucky to have Dan Davis on your team. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Earlier today the Jewish Insider magazine
(2025-03-12). When anti-war protesters are called national security threats. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-03-12). Understanding 'Artificial General Intelligence'. america.cgtn.com 
The concept of AI surpassing human intelligence, or Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), has been hotly discussed among technologists. Research on AGI, where AI can mimmic the cognitive abilities of the human brain, has revealed a wide range of views about what it means and when it could happen. How far are we from the day when AI matches or surpasses human capabilities? Mark Niu reports.
(2025-03-12). EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change. whyy.org
(2025-03-12). DOGE can help close empty, useless military bases across US. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In his search for saving taxpayers' money, President Trump recently "They're finding massive amounts of fraud, abuse, waste, all of these things," Trump declared. | If the administration is truly committed to cutting waste and maximizing efficiency, it should direct the Pentagon to examine how it is using its vast real estate ho…
(2025-03-12). Philly health officials confirm city's first measles case of 2025, warn of possible exposures at CHOP and South Philly health center. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia health officials are reporting the city's first case of measles in 2025 and warning that people The city's Department of Public Health said the new case involved someone who was exposed to the highly infectious viral disease while traveling abroad. | People in Philadel…
(2025-03-12). Tariffs threaten Florida tourism. america.cgtn.com 
Tensions between the United States and its trading partners could have significant economic implications for all nations involved. In Florida, there are particular concerns about the state's tourism and hospitality sectors in the face of an expanding U.S. tariff war with Canada. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports from Miami.
(2025-03-12). 5 billionaires at Trump's swearing-in have lost $209 billion since the ceremony. leftfootforward.org Five of the billionaires present at Trump's swearing-in on 20 January have seen their combined drop by a whopping $209 billion just seven weeks later, Musk, a member of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the world's richest man, has experienced the biggest loss out of the group, with his wealth dropping by $148 billion since the inauguration. | Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is down $…
(2025-03-12). Trump's tariffs spark stock market turmoil. america.cgtn.com 
On March 4, Donald Trump promised the U.S. Congress that he'd deliver the "greatest economy in history." Right now, investors clearly disagree their doubts have triggered a market plunge so steep that analysts are calling it a "rout." Losses on Monday, March 10, alone exceeded the annual GDP of France. Stock markets sank yet again on Tuesday amid fears the U.S. President's trade war will lead to a recession. While Trump is now admitting his economic plan may inflict pain on Americans, he's doubling down on some tariffs, as Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-03-12). Community colleges in New Jersey see a cut for 2026. But Gov. Murphy says he proposed same funding as last year. whyy.org 
(2025-03-12). AI power consumption demands a rethink for energy infrastructure. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-12). 'Letters To My Younger Selves — And the Quiet Women Who Made Me Who I Am'. bylinetimes.com Dear Penny,: | It's 1967. | This is your first sad time, and it's best you keep crying. You're learning that friends leave, but also something about them stays with you, I promise you. | Laura is strong. You love that, don't you? At 12 years old, she seems so grown-up. | She makes you laugh in that hospital when your knees are hurting. She steals an extra sweet from the treat tin to make you feel better. She tells you how clever you are as she plaits your hair, which she says is beautiful. She helps you with your times tables, which you h…
(2025-03-12). Labour's failure to tackle trust in politics risks undermining its whole agenda. leftfootforward.org 'Trust brought down Boris Johnson and the last Conservative Government. If Labour doesn't start to rebuild trust, and soon, then it could be heading in the same direction.'
(2025-03-12). Recession on Horizon: Why Trump Could Want an Economic Downturn. sputnikglobe.com The US national debt has ballooned to $36.2 trillion, and $9.2 trillion of it is set to mature or be refinanced in 2025.
(2025-03-12). The Koch-funded Atlas Network is also targeting Europe. defenddemocracy.press 
The influence of the Atlas Network — a web of libertarian and ultraconservative think tanks funded by billionaires such as the Kochs — has been well documented in the US, the UK, and more recently Argentina following the election of Javier Milei. Its growing presence in the EU has been less examined. But the next …
(2025-03-12). Trump bars federal scientists from working on pivotal global climate report. defenddemocracy.press By Ella Nilsen and Laura Paddison Feb 21, 2025 The Trump administration told US government scientists working on a vital global climate report to stop their work, according to a scientist involved in the report — the latest move to withdraw the US from global climate action and research. The US had been highly involved …
(2025-03-12). Turkey, the rise of a militarist and expansionist power and its army. defenddemocracy.press 'Spectacular' rise of Turkish defense industry makes global headlines by Daily Sabah with Agencies ISTANBUL Mar 09, 2025 The defense industry, as one of the most dominant Turkish sectors, has long left the sphere of being merely a source of domestic ingenuity and pride — to become more of a "global phenomenon" — evident particularly by …
(2025-03-12). Pentagon gets $6B more in bill designed to avoid government shutdown. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-03-12). SATIRE: Hospitalized Toddler To Spend Rest Of Life Associating Mickey Mouse With Physical Pain. theonion.com BATON ROUGE, LA—As a direct result of receiving pediatric emergency care services, local toddler Tim Ilsington, who was hospitalized Monday, will reportedly spend the rest of his life associating Mickey Mouse with physical pain. Sources confirmed that the 2-year-old, who was admitted to Ochsner Medical Center after fracturing his ulna, will from this point forward …
(2025-03-12). SATIRE: Only Good-Looking Person In Office Mingles With Hideous Coworkers Like Missionary Among Lepers. theonion.com CHICAGO—Showing a graciousness and magnanimity that the rest of the world has denied these pariahs and rejects, Jordan Hall, the only good-looking person in the office, was reportedly mingling Wednesday with his hideous coworkers like a missionary among lepers. Several reports indicated that the handsome and fit Hall was drinking and eating alongside the outcasts …
(2025-03-12). SATIRE: Prospective Car Buyer Takes SUV Out For Test Hit And Run. theonion.com PHILADELPHIA—Saying he was in the market for a more powerful and rugged vehicle, prospective car buyer Gabe Orcutt reportedly took an SUV out Wednesday for a test hit and run. "I took it for a spin through some pedestrians, and I like how smoothly this thing flees the scene of an accident," Orcutt said of …
(2025-03-12). SATIRE: Tesla Dealerships Attacked With Molotov Cocktails. theonion.com 
Tesla car dealerships across the U.S. have been attacked with guns and Molotov cocktails in recent days over what protesters believe is Elon Musk's overreach in government. What do you think?
(2025-03-12). Cyclone Alfred turns larrikinism into animal cruelty. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-03-12). Music on our minds: how music affects our memories and emotions. whyy.org
(2025-03-12). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
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(2025-03-12). New Seasons Of WHYY's Flicks and Quick Pics With Patrick Stoner Premiere Nationwide, Summer 2025. whyy.org
(2025-03-12). Canada's Response To Trump's Trade War Must Centre Workers. readthemaple.com Beyond reforming EI and ensuring workers have required benefits to survive, we need a broad-ranging plan of public investment.
(2025-03-12). Brazil wins an Oscar: why? strategic-culture.su
(2025-03-12). Pakistan Rescues 190 Hostages in Deadly Train Siege, Army Eliminates Attackers. themedialine.org
(2025-03-12). Scripture doesn't make rules for pastors' wives. Beth Allison Barr explains why it matters. anabaptistworld.org Imagine a job interview where, to get the gig, spouses must answer intrusive questions about their fertility, personal religious beliefs and their own career trajectory. Such interrogations are common for many pastors' wives across white evangelicalism, according to medieval historian Beth Allison Barr — herself a pastor's wife and the James Vardaman Endowed Chair of …
(2012-03-25). Partido Lakas ng Masa (Party of the Labouring Masses, the Philippines): 'Duterte must be put on trial in the ICC'. links.org.au 
Partido Lakas ng Masa — Duterte's arrest is a vindication and a step towards justice for the tens of thousands who were murdered during the so-called "war on drugs" by his administration.
(2025-03-12). Donald Trump picks 'beautiful' red Tesla at White House alongside Musk. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump bought a red Tesla from the company's CEO and Department of Government Efficiency Head Elon Musk – all in front of a line of shiny Tesla vehicles showcased temporarily at the White House's South Lawns. | Trump delivered the remarks alongside Musk and his son X, just hours after he first announced on social media he would buy a Tesla in support of the tech entrepreneur. Multiple Teslas, including the Cybertruck model, were parked outside the White House. | Trump sat in a red Model X Tesla and said, "That's beautiful." He later pointed to the model and stated that this was…
(2025-03-12). On camera: Baloch militants release video, show moments tracks were blewed, train hijacked. ptcnews.tv
(2025-03-12). Pakistan train hijack: More than 150 passengers rescued, 27 terrorists killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) continue to hold hostages after hijacking passenger train in Pakistan's Blochistan province, security personnel are conducting a rescue operation to save the captives. | As of Wednesday morning, at least 155 passengers have been rescued, while 27 terrorists were killed by security forces amid the ongoing operation. | Earlier on tuesday, the separatis militant group had hijacked Peshawar bound Jaffar Express from Quetta.
(2025-03-12). White Houses flays India's 150% tariff on American alcohol, 100% tariff on agri goods. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The White House on Tuesday criticised the tariffs imposed by various nations on the United States including India. Notably India has imposed 150 per cent tariffs on American alcohol and 100 per cent on agri goods. | White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt while addressing a press briefing said that US President Donald Trump believes in reciprocity and wants to have fair and balanced trade practices. | The Press secretary also called out Canada and accused the neighbouring state of ripping off" the US and Americans "for decades" with its "egregious" rate of tariffs. | "The president is again r…
(2025-03-12). How to Forget Alvin Ailey. publicbooks.org Even as "Edges of Ailey" gathers such intimate documents, it does not make them legible to its visitors.
(2025-03-12). Generosity surpasses spending wealth. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymeen, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: The Prophet (Ô∑∫) was the most generous of all the people, and he used to become more generous in Ramadan. (Bukhari) He (Ô∑∫) was the most generous with his wealth, his …
(2025-03-12). Trump labels Tesla dealership attacks as domestic terrorism amid Musk controversy. nationofchange.org Trump escalates his support for Elon Musk by declaring attacks on Tesla dealerships as domestic terrorism, raising concerns over government overreach and the criminalization of political dissent.
(2025-03-12). Participatory budgeting includes community members in the public funding process. nationofchange.org As governmental authoritarianism intensifies, citizens "double down on democracy" through the participatory model.
(2025-03-12). Machine Gun With Longer Reach Sought By U.S. Army. twz.com 
The U.S. Army is looking at acquiring a new machine gun chambered to fire
(2025-03-12). Crypto and the Far Right. fpif.org Back in 2021, Donald Trump As he got closer to regaining the White House, however, Trump changed his mind about this "scam," probably as a result of the
(2025-03-12). 'The Actor' review: Visually striking film with complex undertones. peoplesworld.org 
The Actor, draped in the aesthetic of the golden age of Hollywood, could, on the surface, be mistaken for having more style than substance. Yet, the film does a masterful job of interweaving gripping performances and darker themes that go deeper than glitz and glamour, resulting in a moving drama that subtly explores themes of …
(2025-03-12). IWD round-up: Resistance to Trump-Musk administration keynote of rallies around the country. peoplesworld.org 
DALLAS—The International Women's Day celebration in downtown Dallas March 8 broke some of the barriers that have been dividing the progressive movement in the current upsurge. Rather than holding labor's own separate event, as has been the case for the last four years, the Dallas AFL-CIO endorsed one that was called by the Freedom Road …
(2025-03-12). Self-driving mode: Elon Musk's Tesla crashes. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-03-12). House OK's budget allowing Musk chainsaw to continue illegal cuts. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—March 11 was not a good day for workers and their allies, but it was a great day for Congress's ruling Republicans, GOP President Donald Trump and his puppeteer, multibillionaire Elon Musk. Their century-old Republican dream of totally destroying anything government does to help workers came closer than ever yesterday to having been achieved. During …
(2025-03-12). Jinja Couple's Deaths Shock Families. plusnews.ug 
The families of Edirisa Isabirye and his wife, Mirabu Kakazi, who died on Monday night in a suspected domestic brawl, have denied knowing about their children's marital status. Isabirye, a resident of Katende Triangle Zone in Northern Division, Jinja City, killed Kakazi and their nine-month-old baby before taking his own life by strangling. Residents told URN …
(2025-03-12). Disabled people are already mobilising to protest Kendall's vicious DWP cuts. thecanary.co Chronically ill and disabled people are set to hold the first protest against the Labour Party-led Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) brutal plans for disability benefit cuts. Local group Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) Norfolk have organised it under the banner "End Labour's War on Disabled People". On Friday 14 March, it will take […] | By
(2025-03-12). Richard Burgon dismantles Keir Starmer at PMQs over £6bn DWP cuts. thecanary.co At Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Richard Burgon challenged prime minister Keir Starmer on the government considering taking £6bn from disabled people via Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cuts. The real 'tough choice' is not DWP cuts The MP for Leeds East said: Disabled people in my constituency are frightened. And they're frightened because they're […] | By
(2025-03-12). Forty years on from the Swann Report, education is still systemically racist. thecanary.co Forty years on from the Swann report, there are calls for a thorough inquiry into structural racism in schools. The original report was released in 1985, and paid particular attention to 'West Indian' and Asian children. The report found that: School performance has long been known to show a close correlation with socio-economic status and […] | By
(2025-03-12). WHO's fresh warning to Europe offers vital reminder for bolder tobacco control action. thecanary.co Europe's health progress is stagnating, and in some areas, even reversing, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report published in late February assessing everything from infections and chronic diseases to life expectancy. While the report notes a decline in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and cancer, these conditions still pose a significant threat, responsible for […] | By
(2025-03-12). Beyond Museums: How Prints Preserve and Popularise Art History. thecanary.co For centuries, the treasures of the art world were confined to the walls of museums, private collections, and palaces. Viewing iconic works required either international travel, invitations to exclusive exhibitions, or access to prestigious cultural spaces. Today, however, high-quality art prints — especially the versatile canvas print — have transformed how we experience, learn about, […] | By
(2025-03-12). The Struggle of Independent Artists in the Age of Streaming Giants. thecanary.co The emergence of various streaming platforms has greatly transformed the music business. However, independent artists have certainly experienced challenges. While music platforms such as YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple Music offer exposure to emerging artists, their payout models make it nearly impossible for many musicians to financially survive. Like services, most streaming platforms pay artists […] | By
(2025-03-12). A very personal plea to Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer: stop the DWP cuts. thecanary.co The Labour-led government has announced £6bn of potential cuts to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits for chronically ill and disabled people. Stop the DWP cuts I push through levels of pain and sickness, just to get out of bed in the morning, that would make Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer cry like babies […] | By
(2025-03-12). Blue Bottle Coffee Workers fight Nestle for a first contract—with international support. therealnews.com 
After workers unionized at six Nestle-owned Blue Bottle coffee shops in Massachusetts in 2024, they have been in the midst of a pitched struggle to secure a first contract for their members. Their landslide victory against the multinational corporation has been a source of optimism for the coffee industry, and the union has enjoyed broad support from their customers, other unions in Massachusetts, and even workers along the international supply chain. Now, months into bargaining, frustrations mount as the company seems determined to drag things out as long as possible. | Bringing in the Union Busters:…
(2025-03-12). Show us the ropes: How Touchstone Climbing Gym workers unionized five locations. therealnews.com 
This week, we're staying in Southern California, where the workers of Touchstone Climbing Gym in Los Angeles have been negotiating their first contract with their employer. Touchstone Climbing, a regional climbing gym with over a dozen locations in California, experienced a wave of unionization in its Los Angeles locations early last year. The successful campaign with Workers United created a wall-to-wall union at each of the company's five locations in the Los Angeles area. Members of the LA-based gym are often themselves union members, and the response from the climbing community has been overwhelmingly p…
(2025-03-12). Dog shoots US man in bed after 'paw stuck in trigger'. scmp.com The man from Tennessee escaped serious injury with a graze to his left thigh.
(2025-03-12). Greenland picks party favouring slow independence in election surprise. scmp.com Greenland independence was the key campaign theme in an election dominated by Donald Trump's pledge to take control of the island.
(2025-03-12). As Europe takes the lead on its own defence, it must agree on how. scmp.com Europe needs greater collective leadership, pragmatism and rapid decision-making to remain a relevant force in the 21st century.
(2025-03-12). US Vice-President Vance, Second Lady likely to visit India: US media report. ptcnews.tv US Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha are expected to visit India next month, according to the US media reports. | This visit will be Vance's second foreign trip as VP. Last month Vance had made a visit to France and Germany, reported Politico. The second lady Usha Vance has Indian roots with her parents having emigrated from India to the United States. | The visit is expected at a time when the two sides are involved in tough negotiations over tariffs. | Earlier on Tuesday (local time) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, while lamenting the tariffs imposed by various nations on the United St…
(2025-03-12). Ed Davey calls for Starmer to be more robust with Trump over tariffs. leftfootforward.org Leader of the Lib Dems, Ed Davey, called on Keir Starmer to be more robust with Donald Trump during PMQs today. | This comes after Trump announced 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imported into the United States yesterday. | Responding to Davey's question on Trump's tariffs, Starmer said he was "disappointed" by Trump's decision to impose global tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. | He added that the government is currently negotiating a trade deal with the US, which "will include tariffs if we succeed. But we will keep all options on the table." | The Lib Dem leader said: "we on these benches believ…
(2025-03-12). TUC general secretary warns Starmer that cutting PIP is 'not the solution'. leftfootforward.org Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, has warned Keir Starmer that cutting Personal Independence Payment (PIP) "is not the solution" after 14 years of Tory austerity. | Furthermore, Nowak added that cutting disability will make current challenges worse and be unpopular with the public. | In a rare public criticism of the government, the TUC leader said: "A major lesson from the Tory years is that austerity damaged the nation's health. We must not make the same mistake again. | "Pushing disabled people into hardship with cuts to support will only make the current challenges worse — a…
(2025-03-12). More guns, less butter: Starmer's defence spending splash. onlineopinion.com.au The urge to throw more money at defence budgets across a number of countries has become infectious. It was bound to happen with Donald Trump's return to the White House.
(2025-03-12). Starmer's Moment of Truth: 'Britain Must Align Itself with Europe's Regulated Capitalism and Collective Security '. bylinetimes.com 
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(2025-03-12). Kazakistan, perno geopolitico d'Eurasia. strategic-culture.su Nell'ambizione di Mosca e dell'Unione Economica Eurasiatica di diventare un futuro interconnettore tra l'Eurasia settentrionale e il Sud Globale, il Kazakistan svolge un ruolo determinante. | Segue nostro Al vertice dell'Unione Economica Eurasiatica nel 2018, il Kazakistan propose la costruzione di un Canale dell'Eurasia, ovvero un corridoio di navigazione lungo i fiumi che vanno dal Mar Caspio al Mar Nero e che arrecherebbe enormi benef…
(2025-03-12). The Succession Battle For A Prison Empire. levernews.com The yacht is moored at the mouth of the Miami River, in the long shadows of the city's luxury hotels and high-rises. It is of Italian design: sleek, imposing, with a flybridge and sundeck and five cabins, and a price point of about $10 million. On the hull, bold silver lettering declares its name: Convict.The Convict is the crown jewel of prison technology company Smart Communications, whose CEO, Jonathan Logan, has a reputation for flaunting the millions he has made in the business of prisons and jails. There is also Logan's $300,000 Lamborghini, with a license plate that reads "INMATE." There are the photos he…
(2025-03-12). The Working Class Is Paying To Insure Beach Mansions. levernews.com
(2025-03-12). 'Shoot It Like Steph': Why Young Athletes Shouldn't Try To Copy The World's Best #'Shoot #Like #Steph': #Young #Athletes #Shouldn't #Copy #World's #Best #School #University #Collage #Teach #Student. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For decades, sport coaching has been built on the idea that there is one correct way to perform a skill. | This has often been referred to as a gold standard technique that …
(2025-03-12). Evaluó Consejo de Estado medidas de Programa de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Estado de Cuba, en sesión ordinaria celebrada en el Capitolio Nacional, evaluó hoy el cumplimiento e impacto de las medidas del Programa de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía, que trascendió como el hilo conductor y guía para el trabajo, desde todas las instancias, estructuras y procesos del país.
(2025-03-12). Festival de la Trova rendirá homenaje a Eduardo Sosa. cubadebate.cu El reconocido Festival de la Trova "Pepe Sánchez" se llevará a cabo del 18 al 22 de marzo en la ciudad de Santiago de Cuba y rendirá homenaje al destacado trovador Eduardo Sosa, fallecido recientemente y quien presidiera el evento durante 14 años. El evento también conmemorará el centenario del trío Matamoros, el aniversario 510 de la fundación de Santiago de Cuba, y celebrará la trayectoria de Martha Campos y Armando Machado.
(2025-03-12). Rachida Dati en visite au Sahara occidental : la colonisation marocaine légitimée par la culture. defenddemocracy.press L'État franàßais persiste et signe dans son hostilité à l'autodétermination du peuple sahraoui. Seulement six mois après la reconnaissance par Macron de la souveraineté du Maroc sur le Sahara occidental, Rachida Dati s'y est rendue en visite officielle et y a inauguré un institut de cinéma, avec le soutien du CNC. Inès Rossi 22 février, …
(2025-03-12). El Caucus Hispano del Congreso toma postura oficial sobre la inmigración y las deportaciones masivas. peoplesworld.org 
Washington, D.C. —El presidente del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC), el representante Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), hizo pública la siguiente declaración sobre la postura oficial adoptada por el CHC en relación con la inmigración y las deportaciones masivas. "Las prioridades de inmigración, frontera y deportación del CHC son el mejor camino a seguir para el país en …
(2025-03-12). Recorre presidente cubano sitios de interés económico y social en Martí, Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recorrió este miércoles sitios de interés económico y social en Martí, Matanzas e intercambió con la población. La presidenta del consejo popular explicó sobre la solución de los planteamientos del pueblo. Díaz-Canel explicó a los presentes las estrategias del Gobierno para salir de los apagones y aumentar la producción de alimentos.
(2025-03-12). Ministerio del Interior informa la captura de los autores del hecho donde falleciera un trabajador de la Empresa Mayorista Provincial de Alimentos. cubadebate.cu Como resultado de las investigaciones del Ministerio del Interior en la provincia de Camagàºey, se le dio captura a los autores del hecho ocurrido en días pasados, donde perdiera la vida, a causa de un disparo con arma de fuego, un trabajador de la Empresa Mayorista Provincial de Alimentos del municipio Esmeralda.