(2026-03-29). Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Mideast war. al-monitor.com Pakistan's prime minister said he had a "detailed" call with Iran's president on Saturday, as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey gathered in Islamabad for talks on the war in the Middle East.The diplomats were due to attend talks Sunday and Monday "on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region", the Pakistan foreign ministry said.Shehbaz Sharif's government has emerged as a key facilitator between Iran and the United States as their war drags on, serving as an intermediary for messages between the two sides.
(2026-03-29). Trump's new claim: They wanted me to be Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com In another seemingly bizarre claim, US President Donald Trump Wednesday March 25, 2026 said the 'Iranian leadership' with whom his administration is in talks proposed to even making him the New Supreme Leader of the country.
(2026-03-29). Iran claims aluminium plant attacks in Gulf as Houthis join war. al-monitor.com Iran claimed on Sunday attacks on two major aluminium plants in the Gulf, further raising the economic stakes of the Middle East war after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis joined the conflict.The war that began on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks on Iran has mushroomed throughout the region, sending world energy markets into a tailspin and threatening to torpedo the global economy.With the official status of talks between Washington and Tehran uncertain, daily salvoes of strikes across the region have continued unabated.
(2026-03-29). strike a deal with current leaders, opposition figure Pahlavi warns. al-monitor.com By Nathan LayneGRAPEVINE, Texas, March 28 (Reuters) – Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Saturday warned that negotiating for peace with the current leaders of Iran would only push the threat to Americans down the road, and said he would once again call for Iranians to protest in the streets.
(2026-03-29). Iran Nobel winner Ebadi faces backlash over support for son of ousted shah. al-monitor.com Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi was facing a fierce backlash Saturday from some Iranians for joining a transitional body the son of Iran's ousted shah hopes will smooth his path to return to Iran.Reza Pahlavi, whose father Mohammad Reza was brought down by the 1979 Islamic revolution, has repeatedly said he is ready to lead a transition if the Islamic republic falls in the now month-long war against the US and Israel.
(2026-03-29). With Gaza Still Under Blockade, Recycling Has Become a Matter of Life and Death. truthout.org Gaza has long been described as an "open-air prison." The more I reflect on the term, the more it feels like a painful truth rather than mere hollow rhetoric. A suffocating blockade has been imposed for decades, with two border crossings sealed shut depending on the political climate and circumstances, often leaving no feasible exit for patients seeking medical referrals or students hoping to… |
(2026-03-29). Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police. al-monitor.com Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv and some other Israeli cities on Saturday to protest the war in the Middle East, in unauthorised demonstrations that security forces sought to disperse.Weekly protests against the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28 have been taking place in Tel Aviv and elsewhere, initially drawing only a few dozen participants.Numbers now appear to be rising, though they are far from the tens of thousands who filled the streets last year to protest the war in Gaza.
(2026-03-29). Houthis say they launched second attack on Israel in less than 24 hours. al-monitor.com CAIRO, March 28 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said they carried out a second attack on Israel in less than 24 hours using missiles and drones, and vowed to continue military operations in the coming days, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised speech.The Houthis' entry into the conflict adds to regional tensions, particularly given their ability to strike targets far beyond Yemen and disrupt shipping lanes around the Arabian Peninsula and the Red Sea, as they did in support of Hamas in Gaza following the October 7, 2023, attacks.
(2026-03-29). Ship insurers juggle war risks for perilous Gulf route. al-monitor.com Iranian forces' threat to ships in the crucial Strait of Hormuz has driven up payments for the insurance that underpins the world freight industry.Here are facts and figures about how maritime insurance works ⚪ and the impact from the war sparked by US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which has virtually cut off shipping in the strait.- Insurance available -…
(2026-03-29). The Hormuz Effect: Why Your South Mumbai Flat Will Get Pricier. ummid.com Even if the Gulf war ends tomorrow, the Strait of Hormuz opens and shipping resumes normally, the additional real estate costs will not reduce immediately.
(2026-03-29). Two China-owned mega ships begin transiting Hormuz Strait after standstill: report. ecns.cn Two 20,000-TEU container ships operated by China's COSCO SHIPPING Lines — CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean — which had been stranded in the Persian Gulf on the western side of the Strait of Hormuz, began transiting the strait on their return voyage to China, according to Cailian Press on Friday.
(2026-03-29). W.E. Talk | Célio Hiratuka: stable China-Brazil cooperation offers an important reference in a more volatile world. ecns.cn Geopolitical conflict is reshaping the international economy in more direct ways. In late March, continued fighting in the Middle East disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor that carries about 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments, while Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July 2022.
(2026-03-29). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: – Pentagon readying for ground operations: report -The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran ⚪ potentially including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz ⚪ though US President Donald Trump has yet to approve any deployment, the Washington Post reported Saturday.Any ground operation would stop short of a full-scale invasion, instead involving raids by special operations forces and conventional infantry troops,…
(2026-03-29). Middle East Tensions Escalate: Yemeni Houthis Target Israel. devdiscourse.com The risk of an expanded conflict involving Iran has increased as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel. U.S. forces have been dispatched to the Middle East amidst these escalations. The conflict, which started with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, has spread, impacting the global economy significantly.
(2026-03-29). Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region. al-monitor.com By Menna AlaaElDin, Nayera Abdallah and Humeyra PamukCAIRO/DUBAI, March 29 (Reuters) – The risk of an expanded Iran war grew on Saturday as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday launched their first attacks on Israel since the start of the conflict, even as additional U.S. forces reached the Middle East.
(2026-03-29). Houthis strike at Israel in their first such attack since Iran war began. al-monitor.com By Menna AlaaElDin, Nayera Abdallah and Humeyra PamukCAIRO/DUBAI, March 28 (Reuters) – Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched missiles at Israel on Saturday, their first such attack since the start of the Iran war, heightening the risk that a conflict now in its fifth week could expand further across the region.Speaking before the strike, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States expected to conclude military operations within weeks. The Houthis said they would continue their operations until the "aggression" on all fronts ended.
(2026-03-29). Ukraine treads tightrope with Gulf arms deals. al-monitor.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that his country had "undoubtedly changed the geopolitical situation" in the Middle East with a series of decade-long defence agreements with Gulf states being hit with Iranian drones and missiles.Has he? And how important are the agreements for Ukraine, more than four years into the Russian invasion and facing its own maelstrom of military, economic and diplomatic challenges?
(2026-03-29). EU Seeks Greater Agency but Remains Embedded Within U.S.-Dominated Security Architecture. moderndiplomacy.eu In this interview,Professor Sergiu Mi»ôcoiu at the Faculty of European Studies, Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), where he also serves as a director of the Centre for International Cooperation and director of the Centre for African Studies, says the U.S.-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic of Iran draws a wide range of issues relating to …
(2026-03-29). Iran shuts down Tehran cafe chain over cup designs. al-monitor.com Iranian authorities have ordered the closure of a popular chain of Tehran cafes over designs on its takeaway cups deemed to be referring to the killing of supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic, media reports said Saturday.
(2026-03-29). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-29). Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the skipper of Saudi FC Al-Nassr, is back to Saudi Arabia after medical treatment in Madrid, Spain.
(2026-03-29). Petrol: Now you see it, now you don't. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-29). CBSE 10th 2026: Students to get results in two stages. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has successfully conducted the Class 10 board exam 2026, and is now preparing to announce the results of the students.
(2026-03-29). Is Mohamed Salah next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League? ummid.com Speculations are rife that Egyptian footballer, Mohamed Salah, who is currently playing for Liverpool FC could be the next soccer star to join Saudi Pro League.
(2026-03-29). High-Stakes Showdown in TTAADC Elections: Diverse Political Drama Unfolds. devdiscourse.com The upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections on April 12 are set to be a multi-corner fight, with major political contenders like the BJP, Tipra Motha Party (TMP), CPI(M), and Congress all vying for seats. The BJP and TMP have fielded candidates across all the 28 seats independently as negotiations for a seat-sharing arrangement failed. Meanwhile, the CPI(M) and Congress are contesting in 27 and 25 seats respectively, adding to the electoral melee.
(2026-03-29). Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security. al-monitor.com MANILA/HANOI, March 28 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China have resumed high-level talks this week over the disputed South China Sea, exploring preliminary steps toward oil and gas cooperation while addressing energy and fertilizer supply issues amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Philippine foreign ministry said.The 11th round of talks under a bilateral consultation mechanism established in 2017 was the first such meeting since January 2025.
(2026-03-29). Had Israel Never Been Created. ummid.com Imagining a world in which the Balfour Declaration was never issued in 1917 and the State of Israel never emerged in 1948 requires re-examining the entire geopolitical architecture of the modern Middle East.
(2026-03-29). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-29). OFSS Bihar Inter Admission 2026: Online Application Starts Soon. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has launched the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info) for Class 11 Admission 2026 and announced to start the Online Application process soon.
(2026-03-29). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review regulations on work of local Party committees. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday held a meeting to deliberate on regulations on the work of local Party committees.
(2026-03-29). Protesters march in London to oppose the rise of political right. al-monitor.com LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of central London on Saturday for a "March to Stop the Far Right" with many demonstrators decrying the right-wing Reform UK party of Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, which is topping opinion polls.Backed by trade unions and civil society groups, the Together Alliance demonstration looked set to be one of the biggest in the British capital in recent years with about 30,000 people expected to take part, according to a police official.
(2026-03-29). Lebanon kids struggle to keep up studies as war slams school doors shut. al-monitor.com In a classroom turned shelter for displaced families, teenager Ahmad Melhem follows a recorded lesson on a tablet as the war between Hezbollah and Israel interrupts education for hundreds of thousands of students in Lebanon."I don't want to regret not finishing my studies despite the difficult circumstances," said Melhem, whose family was displaced from Beirut's southern suburbs, the site of repeated Israeli bombardment."We took a risk and went back to get schoolbooks," he told AFP.
(2026-03-29). Teen Prodigy Kimi Antonelli Sets New F1 Record. devdiscourse.com Kimi Antonelli achieved a remarkable milestone on Sunday by claiming victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, driving for Mercedes. This win catapults the 19-year-old into the annals of Formula One history as the youngest ever championship leader.
(2026-03-29). Insights | Emerging powers seek more say in international system, not to overturn it, says Singaporean expert Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn It is in the long-term interests of the West to grant emerging countries or regions more ownership in international institutions established by the West themself, said Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, during the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference.
(2026-03-29). Community micro-hydropower plants revolutionise isolated areas of the Dominican Republic. globalvoices.org 
(2026-03-29). Shabbir Ansari: A Beacon of Equality and Justice No More. ummid.com Remembering Shabbir Ansari today is not merely an act of mourning, it is a call to continue the struggle he devoted his life to — a struggle against both caste and communalism, against invisibility and exclusion.
(2026-03-29). Two Rahmani 30 students secure fully funded MBBS admissions in Turkey, Italy. ummid.com Two students of Rahmani30, Mohammad Rehan Shahid and Md Rayhan Perwez, have secured fully funded MBBS admissions to medical universities in Turkey and Italy through competitive scholarship-based selection processes.
(2026-03-29). China urges WTO members to resist protectionism. ecns.cn China's commerce minister urged World Trade Organization members to oppose unilateralism and protectionism at a ministerial meeting, as global trade tensions strain the multilateral system, according to media reports.
(2026-03-29). CaratLane Expands Global Footprint: New Stores and Overseas Ventures. devdiscourse.com CaratLane, the Tata Group-supported jewellery brand, is set to significantly expand its retail presence by adding 40 new stores in the upcoming financial year, of which 10% will be company-owned, according to Saumen Bhaumik, Managing Director.
(2026-03-29). Why USCIFR recommends ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. ummid.com The USCIRF is calling for a ban on the RSS and the need for such a strong move now, but the first person to realise and ban this organization was India's first Home Minister and Deputy prime Minister Sardar Patel.
(2026-03-29). Economy on firm footing at start of 2026. ecns.cn China's industrial sector got off to a robust start in 2026, with profits of major industrial enterprises accelerating in the first two months of the year, underpinned by the strengthening of high-tech sectors and highlighting improving business conditions amid strong policy support, official data showed on Friday.
(2026-03-29). Global forensic legend Henry C Lee passes away at 87. ecns.cn The global forensic science community was saddened on Friday following news that world-renowned forensic scientist Henry C Lee passed away at his home in Henderson, Nevada. He was 87.
(2026-03-29). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-29). Insights | It's 'sheer folly' that we are bankrupting the UN when needing it more, says Kishore Mahbubani. ecns.cn "We are bankrupting the UN at a time when we need it more," said Kishore Mahbubani, distinguished fellow at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, during the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference.
(2026-03-29). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has confirmed the date of Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result declaration on its official website.
(2026-03-29). Son of ousted shah wins ovation from US conservatives. al-monitor.com The exiled son of Iran's last shah, Reza Pahlavi, earned thunderous applause from a packed conference hall of US conservatives on Saturday as he urged Washington to press its military campaign against Tehran.Speaking to a raucous audience in Texas, Pahlavi cast the war as a historic opportunity to topple Iran's clerical leadership, drawing cheers with a vision of his country transformed from an adversary of the United States into an ally.
(2026-03-29). CTET 2026 Result: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to announce the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result on its official website ctet.nic.in.
(2026-03-29). CIIE Stories | CIIE offers fertile ground for Zespri. ecns.cn Every March, at Zespri orchards in New Zealand, the freshest kiwifruit are picked and shipped to ports in China right on schedule. When autumn arrives, Zespri's global leadership also keeps its annual appointment with the China International Import Expo (CIIE), returning with the same dedication and trust.
(2026-03-29). Inside 2026 ZGC Forum: A glimpse of intelligent future. ecns.cn From March 25 to 29, the Zhongguancun Forum 2026 is being held in Beijing, bringing together over 1,000 guests from more than 100 countries and regions to explore innovation and future development.
(2026-03-29). PM Modi Hails Water Conservation Success Across India. devdiscourse.com In the onset of summer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation to renew its commitment to water conservation during the 132nd episode of his monthly radio program, 'Mann Ki Baat'. He lauded the impact of campaigns over the years that have raised awareness about this critical issue.
(2026-03-29). French police foil Paris bomb attack outside US bank. al-monitor.com French police stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early Saturday when they arrested a person about to set off a homemade explosive device, officials and sources close to the case told AFP.The incident occurred around 3: 30 am (0130 GMT) in front of a Bank of America building in the chic 8th arrondissement, a couple of streets from the Champs-Elysees.Police grabbed the suspect just after he placed a device, made of five litres of liquid (1.3 US gallons), believed to be fuel, and an ignition system, one of the sources said.
(2026-03-29). KV Admission 2026: Registration Steps. ummid.com Online registration for admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27 has started from Friday March 20, 2026.
(2026-03-29). CIIE Stories | Hong Kong firms thrive at CIIE. ecns.cn "Hong Kong In" was the theme of the Hong Kong exhibition area in the China Pavilion at the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-03-29). Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn. truthout.org On the morning of February 11, the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC), a non-profit landlord responsible for developing the Brooklyn Navy Yard, convened a closed-doors meeting. One item of business concerned the lease of Easy Aerial, an AI drone manufacturer with material ties to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Israeli military, and one of 550 businesses housed… |
(2026-03-29). 5 Muslims among Toppers as Bihar announces 12th result 2026. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Monday March 23, 2026 declared the result of the 12th Inter 2026 board exam along with the full list of toppers.
(2026-03-29). New Caledonia's domestic airline AirCal files for bankruptcy. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific Desk New Caledonia's domestic airline Air Calédonie filed for bankruptcy on Friday, following almost a month of blockades by customers in the French Pacific territory's outer islands. The protest movement had been initiated by groups of angry outer islands customers who intended to oppose the company's decision…
(2026-03-29). Intellius Recode Ltd Set to Launch IPO for Digital Transformation Push. devdiscourse.com Intellius Recode Ltd has initiated the process of raising funds via an initial public offering (IPO), filing preliminary documents with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
(2026-03-29). CPI(M) Reassures: No Alliance with Communal Parties for Upcoming Polls. devdiscourse.com In a recent statement, CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby firmly denied any alliance with the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) concerning the forthcoming April 9 Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, Baby condemned the United Democratic Front's (UDF) allegations of a pact, asserting that no discussions with SDPI had been held by CPI(M).
(2026-03-29). CIIE Stories | Exhibitors from guest country of honor praise CIIE: It fosters gooperation. ecns.cn In 2025, China and Sweden mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. As one of the first Western developed countries to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, Sweden returned to the CIIE Country Exhibition after a six-year absence and served as a Guest Country of Honor for the first time.
(2026-03-29). Insights | Hainan FTP at 100 Days: Experts assess impact of customs closure milestone. ecns.cn The Hainan Free Trade Port has marked 100 days since launching its customs closure operations. As a strategic gateway for China-ASEAN cooperation, what tangible benefits will the FTP's policy innovations bring?
(2026-03-29). How Shock, Timing, and Industrial Strategy Are Rewriting the LNG Era. moderndiplomacy.eu The global LNG market is no longer shaped by familiar cycles of tightness and surplus. It is now defined by inelasticity, a structural rigidity that magnifies every disruption and slows every recovery. The collapse of the oversupply narrative is not a forecasting mistake. It exposes a system whose physical, geopolitical, and industrial constraints have converged …
(2026-03-29). How Maryland's Medical Examiner Helped Conceal Suspicious Deaths. truthout.org Nearly 20 years ago, I stepped into the downtown Baltimore office of an obscure state official named Dr. David Fowler. He was lanky, affable, with an Afrikaner accent that alluded to his South African roots. He was also the state's chief medical examiner, the man who determined the fate of all cases of suspicious deaths across the state. I had no idea at the time, but roughly two decades… |
(2026-03-29). CIIE Stories | 'Golden gateway' to reap 'golden fruits'. ecns.cn Since China and Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations in 1992, the two countries have achieved remarkable results that have drawn global attention. Since its launch in 2018, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has opened a "golden gateway" for deeper economic and trade cooperation between the two nations, injecting strong momentum into building a new "Golden 30 Years" of bilateral ties.
(2026-03-29). Hainan FTP draws more than 700 foreign firms 100 days after customs launch. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port has attracted more than 700 new foreign-funded firms in the 100 days since launching independent customs operations, underscoring a surge in overseas investment, according to media reports.
(2026-03-29). Sabalenka Dominates Miami Open: Claims Sunshine Double Glory. devdiscourse.com Aryna Sabalenka displayed her dominance on the court with a compelling 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Coco Gauff, securing her second straight Miami Open title on Sunday. With this win, Sabalenka becomes the first player since Iga Swiatek in 2022 to complete the celebrated Sunshine Double. She now joins the ranks of tennis greats like Steffi Graf, Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka, and Swiatek as the fifth woman to achieve this milestone.
(2026-03-29). Helplines buzz with alerts from seafarers trapped in war. al-monitor.com Seafarers' helplines say they are overwhelmed with messages from crews stuck in the Gulf by the Middle East war, desperately seeking repatriation, compensation and onboard supplies."Writing to urgently inform you that our vessel is currently facing a critical situation regarding provisions and one crew health conditions," read an email from one seafarer on March 24 to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)'s Seafarer Support team.
(2026-03-29). Explore: Most comprehensive images of Saturn to date. ummid.com NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble Space Telescope have released never seen before images of planet Saturn and its glowing rings.
(2026-03-29). 50 events held at BFA Annual Conference 2026. ecns.cn BFA Secretary General Zhang Jun said that more than 50 events were held over the four-day gathering, attracting more than 270 guests across various sub-forums.
(2026-03-29). Probes launched over rising U.S. scrutiny. ecns.cn China has launched two trade barrier investigations targeting U.S. practices disrupting global industrial and supply chains and impeding trade in green products, in a calibrated response to Washington's new trade probes targeting China and other economies, officials and analysts said.
(2026-03-29). Gujarat Uniform Civil Code defies principles of inheritance: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com Announcing to challenge the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before Supreme Court of India, Jamiat Ulama i Hind said the newly passed legislation nullifies the Muslim Personal laws and defies the principles of inheritance.
(2026-03-29). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-29). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-29). China-Tajikistan tourism exchange conference held in Dushanbe charts path for deeper cooperation. ecns.cn A cultural and tourism delegation concluded a week-long visit to Tajikistan on Saturday, with both sides pledging to enhance pragmatic cooperation in the tourism sector.
(2026-03-29). Over 3,500 More US Troops Arrive in Middle East as Iran War Continues to Escalate. news.antiwar.com While the administration continues to downplay the possibility of boots on the ground in Iran, large numbers of US ground troops continue to conspicuously arrive in the Middle East, with over 3,500 additional troops reported by Central Command (CENTCOM) to have arrived Saturday. A substantial majority of the new arrivals were US Marines aboard the …
(2026-03-29). CIIE Stories | Georgia's appointment with CIIE. ecns.cn Georgia is China's first free trade partner in the Eurasian region, and China has been Georgia's largest export market and third-largest trading partner for several consecutive years. The vast Chinese consumer market has brought tangible development opportunities and benefits to Georgia.
(2026-03-29). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-29). CIIE Stories | Bridge of Colombia and China: Witnessed by CIIE. ecns.cn At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2025, Colombia participated as the guest country of honor for the first time. Since the first CIIE, Colombian companies have never missed the event.
(2026-03-29). Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports. al-monitor.com March 28 (Reuters) – The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials.The plans could involve raids by Special Operations and conventional infantry troops,…
(2026-03-29). Easing Sanctions On Iranian Oil – A Pragmatic Move? ummid.com The decision last week by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already at sea sparked immediate reactions.
(2026-03-29). Blossoms fuel village's tourism and vitalization. ecns.cn In Jinlong village, Daguan town of Nanchuan district, Chongqing, cherry blossoms have burst into full bloom, with thousands of pink blossoms creating a breathtaking scene against a backdrop of golden rapeseed fields. The stunning spring landscape is attracting throngs of visitors eager to enjoy the beauty and capture the moment of spring.
(2026-03-29). Modi's Foreign Policy: From Strategic Autonomy to Enforced Submission. ummid.com Far from leading the world, India today risks dissolving its independent voice within the very power structures it once sought to challenge.
(2026-03-29). Don't call your defeat agreement: Iran warns United States. ummid.com Amidst repeated victory claims by Donald Trump administration, Tehran rebuked Washington asserting that the United States has actually been defeated in the ongoing war.
(2026-03-29). Cristiano Ronaldo Jr begins 8-week trial with Real Madrid. ummid.com Legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, has begun trial with Real Madrid's youth system.
(2026-03-29). BFA holds sub forum themed 'World Economic Transformation: Asia's Leading Role'. ecns.cn Sub-forum themed "World Economic Transformation: Asia's Leading Role" of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2026 is held in Boao, Hainan Province, March 26, 2026.
(2026-03-29). Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 holds plenary in Hainan. ecns.cn BFA Annual Conference 2026 held a plenary on Thursday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
(2026-03-29). Kerala CM Defends LDF's Stand Against Communalism Amid UDF Allegations. devdiscourse.com Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly reiterated the Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s steadfast position against communalism, while countering accusations made by the United Democratic Front (UDF) of covert alliances with the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) ahead of the upcoming assembly polls.
(2026-03-29). Rajasthan 10th Result 2026: Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) is set to declare on its official website rajresults.nic.in the result of Class 10 or SSC Matric 2026 exams today i.e. Tuesday March 24, 2026.
(2026-03-29). Middle East Conflict: Iran is playing Chess setting its own rules. ummid.com Analysts, policymakers and commentators now routinely describe Iran's actions as deliberate, layered and patient—defined not by immediate gains, but by positional advantage accumulated over time.
(2026-03-29). Prevention that pays: Stop ranking children and start understanding them. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-29). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-29). Modi govt's response to Iran War not driven by National Interest. ummid.com At a moment of profound geopolitical transformation, India requires clarity, balance, and moral conviction in its foreign policy, but what has been on display is hesitation, contradiction, and a troubling drift away from principled diplomacy.
(2026-03-29). CIIE Stories | UAE highlights shared vision at CIIE. ecns.cn An Arab proverb says: "Language is but leaves; actions are the fruits." This saying aptly reflects the United Arab Emirates' practice at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2026-03-29). Iran Isn't Just a Threat—It's Splitting NATO. moderndiplomacy.eu The war with Iran is exposing a structural fracture inside NATO—one that may prove more consequential than any external threat facing the Alliance today. What is at stake is not only NATO's ability to respond to a new crisis in the Middle East but also its capacity to remain strategically coherent in a world defined …
(2026-03-29). Adnan, Ashraf, Azim, Fatema among JAM 2026 Toppers, check full list. ummid.com Syed Adnan Shafi, Afimol Ashraf, Ryan Azim Shaikh, Muskan Fatema, and Arisha Tauqeer are among the JAM 2026 toppers the list of which was released by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) Thursday.
(2026-03-29). War on Iran: The French senator who said what everybody was thinking. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: Pacific Media Watch A French senator walked into the Luxembourg Palace, opened his mouth, and basically set the whole room on fire. Politely. In a suit. Claude Malhuret didn't yell nor wave his arms. He just listed things… calmly, methodically, like a doctor reading a very long and very depressing diagnosis. And by the…
(2026-03-29). India Faces Economic Challenge as West Asia Conflict Escalates. devdiscourse.com India could experience significant economic pressure due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly in areas such as remittances, the rupee, and fiscal finances. A report from SBI Funds Management titled '2026 Middle East Conflict and Its Implications' outlines these potential challenges.
(2026-03-29). The Essential Elements of a Truly Low Maintenance Backyard. moguldom.com The Essential Elements of a Truly Low-Maintenance Backyard Most of us buy a home dreaming of a private escape—a place where we can actually sit down, kick back, and recharge. But the reality of the traditional American backyard often tells a different story. Between the thirsty, oversized lawns and the high-strung ornamental gardens, many yards …
(2026-03-29). Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon. al-monitor.com An Israeli strike killed three journalists Saturday in south Lebanon, including a well-known reporter for Hezbollah's Al Manar network, with Lebanese authorities denouncing the attack as a "war crime".The Israeli military confirmed killing Al Manar correspondent Ali Shoeib, accusing him of having "operated within the Hezbollah terrorist organisation under the guise of a journalist".
(2026-03-29). Qeshm: Iran's Underground Missile Fortress. ummid.com As Qeshm becomes the focal point of a 21st-century energy war, its silent salt caves and ancient shrines serve as a reminder that while past empires and military coalitions like those of the Portuguese and British have eventually faded, the geological fortress of the strait remains anchored in the turbulent tides of history.
(2026-03-29). In Numbers: China and ASEAN emerge as Asia's anchors of stability. ecns.cn
(2026-03-29). El "No Kings" contra Trump moviliza a millones en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Multitud de pancartas con consignas contra las guerras ilegales de Trump; otras que exigían frenar el autoritarismo; que se vaya Trump; no al fascismo o que cambien las estrategias de las agencias de inmigración que aterrorizan a las comunidades del país, formaron parte del enorme pliego de demandas.
(2026-03-29). Comandacia El Aguacte: fragua de la Operación Omega. cubadebate.cu Hace 68 años, el miércoles 26 de marzo de 1958 el Comandante rebelde Raúl Castro, llega a la zona de El Aguacate, en Limonar de Monte Ruz, y en una casona perteneciente a una señora viuda de la región establece la Primera Comandancia del Jefe del recién fundado II Frente Oriental "Frank País Frente Garía".
(2026-03-29). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-28). Iran's president tells PM Shehbaz trust needed for talks to end Middle East conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that trust is needed to facilitate talks and mediation on the conflict in ‚Å the Middle East, the prime minister's office said on Saturday. | It said Pezeshkian had praised Pakistan's diplomatic efforts and that the two leaders had discussed hostilities ‚Å in the region and efforts to end the conflict during a call …
(2026-03-28). US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Friday he believed Iran would hold talks with Washington "this week" as the US-Israeli war against Tehran entered its second month. | The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched air strikes across Iran, killing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sending shock waves across the globe.
(2026-03-28). 'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd before speaking at the FII PRIORITY Summit at the Faena Hotel on March 27, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida, US. — AFPTrump reiterates claims Tehran ready to make deal.Talks ongoing to negotiate end to month-long war: Trump."Tehran's…
(2026-03-28). Trump's War Gambit: Struggling to End the Middle East Conflict. devdiscourse.com With global energy prices soaring, Donald Trump confronts challenging options after a month of conflict with Iran. He must decide between negotiating a flawed deal or escalating militarily, risking a prolonged crisis that could overshadow his presidency. Despite diplomatic efforts, the conflict with a defiant Iran continues to impact the global economy.
(2026-03-28). The Most Dangerous Country. scheerpost.com From 2003 to 2026 and Beyond David Bromwich for Tom Dispatch The joint US-Israeli killing of Iranian leaders on February 28th marked the second time in a year that the United States had used negotiations as a decoy for a surprise attack. On the pattern of Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939, our own invasion …
(2026-03-28). Israel kills two brothers in latest Gaza ceasefire violation. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Signs To 'US War Crimes Base' Appear In Fairford, Gloucestershire. popularresistance.org In March 2026, Declassified UK reported that B-52H and B-1B warplanes were seen flying from RAF Fairford to bomb Iran. ‚Å£Keir Starmer had initially refused use of the base in February, except for "defensive" purposes. But as with the Gaza genocide, the word "defensive" has been stretched beyond all meaning. | With the UK government continuing to exploit every possible loophole to excuse its complicity in war crimes, guerrilla campaigners have chosen to cut through the noise. The signs appeared along access roads on 26 March.
(2026-03-28). Bank of America agrees to pay $72.5m to settle Epstein sex-trafficking suit. geo.tv 
US financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry, March 28, 2017, and obtained by Reuters July 10, 2019. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a…
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel: US Anger is Result of Failure to Control Cuba. orinocotribune.com On Friday, US President Donald Trump stated that following the Pentagon's attacks on Venezuela and Iran, "Cuba is next" on the list. | "Sometimes you have to use force, and Cuba is next," Trump said during a speech for the Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami, Florida. During his address, he ironically requested that the media "please" ignore the statement. | The US president recalled his recent deployment of the US Army, specifically the elite Pentagon unit Delta Force, to bomb the Venezuelan capital and kidnap President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Deputy Cilia Flores, in January. This followed months o…
(2026-03-28). Protests In Venezuela And US Demand Freedom For Presidential Couple. popularresistance.org Simultaneous marches were held in Caracas and New York on Thursday, March 26, demanding the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady and National Assembly Deputy Cilia Flores, who are being illegally held captive in the United States. In New York City and Plaza Bolívar in Caracas, hundreds of banners flew with a single slogan, "Free the Venezuelan presidential couple." | On Thursday, during the presidential couple's second hearing, people from different nationalities gathered near the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel: US Anger is Result of Failure to Control Cuba. orinocotribune.com On Friday, US President Donald Trump stated that following the Pentagon's attacks on Venezuela and Iran, "Cuba is next" on the list. | "Sometimes you have to use force, and Cuba is next," Trump said during a speech for the Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami, Florida. During his address, he ironically requested that the media "please" ignore the statement. | The US president recalled his recent deployment of the US Army, specifically the elite Pentagon unit Delta Force, to bomb the Venezuelan capital and kidnap President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Deputy Cilia Flores, in January. This followed months o…
(2026-03-28). Venezuelan leftist: 'Recuperating sovereignty and control over our resources is essential'. links.org.au 
Luis Fernando Marquez discusses recent developments in Venezuela, the people's reactions and challenges for the left.
(2026-03-28). Tuesday 4/7: Branding the Enemy: Terror List, Venezuela, and the Fight Over. indybay.org Irvine Auditorium, McCone Building | 499 Pierce Street | Monterey, CA 93940…
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel dialoga con jóvenes sobre presente y futuro de Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, dialogó con jóvenes destacados de diversos sectores de la sociedad sobre su papel en el presente y futuro de la Revolución, en vísperas del 4 de abril, trascendió este sábado. | En el capitalino Salón de Protocolo El Laguito, el jefe de Estado escuchó las voces de estudiantes, obreros, científicos y soldados, en un encuentro que contó con la presencia especial de jóvenes combatientes que participaron en los hechos del 3 de enero en Caracas, durante la invasión militar de Estados Unidos a Venezuela. | ´Para nosotros ustedes forman parte del presente y del futuro ª…
(2026-03-28). Venezuela Commemorates 32 Years of Hugo Chávez's Liberation From Yare Prison. orinocotribune.com With a mobilization and a forum on political thought, the people of the Tuy Valleys, Miranda state, Venezuela, commemorated the 32nd anniversary of Commander Hugo Chávez's release from the Yare I judicial internment center, popularly known as the Prison of Dignity, in the Puente Carrera sector of San Francisco de Yare in the Simón Bolívar municipality. The event was held on Friday, March 27, defined by the leadership of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) as a day of "loyalty and historical memory." | The PSUV vice president of mobilization, Nahum Fernánde…
(2026-03-28). Israel strikes Iranian nuclear sites, steel factories, vows to. haaretz.com In response to the attack on the factories, Iran threatened to attack six steel plants in Israel and the Gulf states, mentioning Israel's Yehuda Group steel company in Ashdod and five other plants in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain…
(2026-03-28). Trump uses Saudi event to tout Iran war gains, push Riyadh on Abraham accords. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump used his Miami speech at a Saudi sovereign wealth fund event to boast about US progress in the four‚Äëweek‚Äëold war with Iran, mock Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz, and press Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords while warning Gulf states about past Iranian threats. He publicly urged Saudi Public Investment Fund governor Yasir Al‚ÄëRumayyan to "go back and explain" that "it's time now" for Riyadh to enter the Abraham Accords, saying he wants Saudi Arabia to "finally" join. Trump also told Gulf leaders that without US action, Iran wou…
(2026-03-28). The Hormuz Crisis: Why Controlling a Chokepoint is Harder Than Winning a War. moderndiplomacy.eu The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has directly impacted the security dynamics of the Strait of Hormuz. The geography of strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz makes it both a vulnerability and a geopolitical leverage. The strait is deep and wide enough to handle the world's largest crude oil tankers, and it …
(2026-03-28). Oil Reserves do not Solve an Oil Shock. moderndiplomacy.eu The renewed oil shock has exposed an old truth that governments keep trying to forget. Energy markets may look global, digital, and sophisticated, but they still hinge on a few narrow routes and a few political decisions. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively disrupted, about a fifth of global oil and gas flows has been …
(2026-03-28). W.E. Talk | Célio Hiratuka: stable China-Brazil cooperation offers an important reference in a more volatile world. ecns.cn Geopolitical conflict is reshaping the international economy in more direct ways. In late March, continued fighting in the Middle East disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor that carries about 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments, while Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July 2022.
(2026-03-28). The Next Financial Shock To Come From Trump's War With Iran. popularresistance.org Let's set the scene. The U.S. government is staring down a projected $1.9 trillion deficit for this fiscal year, with the total national debt now pushing $39 trillion. Simultaneously, the expanding war in Iran and the subsequent crisis in the Strait of Hormuz have fractured global energy supply chains, driving Brent crude to $119 a barrel and sparking a massive inflationary shock. By any standard metric of sovereign risk, a state that is rapidly accelerating its debt issuance while engaging in a war of choice that is throttling the worldwide supply of oil should be facing the possibility of having its bonds repri…
(2026-03-28). Iran permits 2 Pakistani cargo ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has permitted two Pakistani cargo ships to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, sources in the Ministry of Maritime Affairs confirmed on Saturday. | The vessels, Multan and P-Akili, which were previously held after Iranian forces took control of the strait — a key global oil supply route — have now crossed and are en route to Karachi. They are expected to dock at Karachi port on March 31, a source familiar with the matter said. | Multan is a general cargo ship, while P-Akili is carrying over 80 million litres of crude oil. Sources added that Iranian authorities not only allowed the vessels to…
(2026-03-28). Iranian president urges countries not to allow 'enemies to run the war' from their territories. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday urged regional countries not to allow "enemies to run the war" from their territories if they "want development and security". | "We have said many times that Iran doesn't carry out preemptive attacks, but we will retaliate strongly if our infrastructure or economic centres are targeted," Pezeshkian wrote on X. | We have said many times that Iran doesn't carry out preemptive attacks, but we will retaliate strongly if our infrastructure or economic centers are targeted. | To the countries of the region: | If you want development and security, don't let our enemies…
(2026-03-28). JD Vance on Iran: taking care of business, going to be out of there soon, and gas prices are going to come back. haaretz.com 'They're still trying to build a nuclear weapon, we need to neuter them for a very very long time and that's the purpose,' JD Vance said on a podcast interview. His remarks come as Yemen's pro-Iran Houthi forces confirmed they have launched a missile at Israel early on Saturday…
(2026-03-28). Are the Houthis ready to strike? responsiblestatecraft.org From northern Yemen, the Houthis are making clear that they are prepared for a new round of fighting, whether with the U.S. or Israel. From Iran, the message is being delivered that when, not if, American troops occupy any part of Iranian soil, the Houthis will enter the war.The Houthi-led Ansarullah movement emerged from the last round of fighting battered, but very much unbowed. Their ceasefire with the U.S. in May 2025 stopped further Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and U.S.-U.K. attacks on northern Yemen. Periodic Houthi and Israeli military exchanges continued until October 2025, when an Israel-Hamas…
(2026-03-28). Yemen's Houthis have joined Israel's war on the side of Iran. thecanary.co 
In a new moment of escalation, the Houthis of Yemen have joined Israel's war on the side of Iran: JUST IN: üáæüá™üáÆüá∑ Yemeni Houthis officially enter war against US & Israel in support of Iran. "Our operations will continue until the objectives are achieved." pic.twitter.com/1TmQcRRrHz — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) March 28, 2026 Houthis escalation The […] | By
(2026-03-28). Crucial Dynamics: Houthis Amidst U.S.-Israeli Tensions. devdiscourse.com Tensions in the Middle East intensified as a missile was launched from Yemen for the first time in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, said Israel's military on Saturday.
(2026-03-28). Houthis Strike Israel, Expanding Trump's Illegal War on Iran. truthout.org The Houthis on Saturday took credit for launching a ballistic missile at Israel, opening a new front in the war U.S. President Donald Trump illegally started with Iran nearly one month ago. As reported by Axios, the attack by the Houthis signals that the Yemen-based militia is joining the conflict to aide Iran, which has been under aerial assault from the U.S. and Israel for the past four… |
(2026-03-28). Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with missile strike on Israel. newarab.com 
Yemen's Iran-backed The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, announced on Saturday that they had fired a volley of ballistic missiles towards southern In a video statement, Houthi military sp…
(2026-03-28). Israel hits Iran naval research site, fresh blasts rattle Tehran. newarab.com 
The The fresh attacks on the capital came after Yemen's The intervention of Iran's Yemeni allies is su…
(2026-03-28). Black Sea turns into a battlefield: A Turkish-operated tanker carrying Russian oil was hit. wsws.org The attack—carried out during the US-Israel war of annihilation against Iran, Türkiye's eastern neighbor—points to the danger of escalation and expansion in the Ukraine war.
(2026-03-28). Is Trump about to ditch Zelensky. infobrics.org The timing is almost perfect for Trump to leave the Neo-Nazi junta and pretend that the US had nothing to do with orchestrating the Ukrainian conflict. It's now entangled in yet another war in the Middle East and it's virtually impossible to wage a two-front conflict with both Russia and Iran.
(2026-03-28). Trump's MAGA America Whines about 'Putin Winning' as India surges Russian Oil Imports. globalresearch.ca As the US aggression on Iran continues, global oil and natural gas markets frantically look for alternative suppliers. | Naturally, the world's most populous countries have the highest demand and must ensure their citizens have sufficient energy. Economic consequences of failing …
(2026-03-28). Iran Calls US-Israeli Decapitation Of Leadership 'Criminal And Illegal'. popularresistance.org Iran urged the United Nations to intervene against the US-Israeli plans to assassinate high ranking officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and speaker of the parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, calling such acts "state sponsored terrorism". | Iranian ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, in an official letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday, March 26, called the Israeli-American plots to kill Iranian state leadership a "criminal policy" which sets the wrong precedent and violates international law.
(2026-03-28). Rania Khalek: Resistance And The Fight For The Global South. popularresistance.org From the frontlines of media to the heart of geopolitical analysis, Rania Khalek brings clarity to the crises shaping our world. In these three must-watch videos, she exposes the realities of imperial aggression, regional resistance, and global economic upheaval. First, she confronts Piers Morgan with the powerful perspective of a Lebanese journalist facing the threat of Israeli expansion. Next, she sits down with Iranian scholar Mohammad Marandi to explore Tehran's stance against U.S. pressure and the risks of escalation. Finally, she speaks with Marxist economist Prabhat Patnaik on how this conflict reverberate…
(2026-03-28). Modi-Trump phone call: India rejects reports claiming Elon Musk part of telephonic conversation on Iran war. ptcnews.tv Modi-Trump phone call: India on Saturday rejected reports that billionaire Elon Musk was also part of the call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | Trump had called PM Modi to discuss the war with Iran on Tuesday, the first interaction between the two leaders since Israel and the US' military strikes on Iran began on February 28. | "We have seen the story. The telephone conversation on 24 March was between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump only," a spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs underlined. | "As has been stated earlier, it provided the opp…
(2026-03-28). Jonathan Cook: Does the tail wag the dog? How both sides are missing the bigger picture. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook The joint US-Israeli war on Iran has thrust back into the spotlight a divisive debate about whether the dog wags the tail, or the tail wags the dog. Who is in charge of this war: Israel or the United States? One side believes Israel lured Trump into a trap from which…
(2026-03-28). Israel Air Force officer charged with leaking Iran strike date for Polymarket bets, court reveals. haaretz.com An indictment alleges the air force officer leaked real-time details of the June 2025 Israeli strike on Iran to guide Polymarket bets, netting about $244,000 with an associate…
(2026-03-28). As US-Israel war on Iran rages on, anti-Trumpers protest on 'No Kings' day. scmp.com Huge crowds rallied on Saturday against US President Donald Trump from coast to coast, venting their fury over what they see as his authoritarian style of governing, his hardline immigration policies and the war with Iran. | It is the third time in less than a year that Americans have taken to the streets as part of a grass-roots movement called "No Kings", the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025.
(2026-03-28). Man killed Friday by missile shrapnel named Vyacheslav Vidmant; dozens wounded Saturday across Israel. haaretz.com Vidmant, 52, was killed while working as a security guard in a building that had been hit by Iranian fire on the first day of the war; 11 people were lightly wounded by interceptor missile fragments in the Jerusalem area and Israel's south, according to Israeli emergency services…
(2026-03-28). Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian FMs to visit Islamabad as Pakistan steps up Iran war mediation. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt, will visit Islamabad from March 29 to 30, on the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, in a bid to de-escalate tensions in the region amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. | üîäPR No.7Ô∏è‚É£7Ô∏è‚É£/2Ô∏è‚É£0Ô∏è‚É£2Ô∏è‚É£6Ô∏è‚É£ | Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, T…
(2026-03-28). Vilnius vs. Madrid: U.S.-Iran war draws new lines dividing European nations. strategic-culture.su In the EU's initial response to the US-Israeli strikes, Kaja Kallas read the agreed wording calling of "maximum restraint, protection of civilians, full respect of international law". The question of the war's legality has laid bare a union roughly split into three camps — one applauding Washington, one hedging, one condemning…
(2026-03-28). Israel Didn't 'Drag' the U.S. Into War—American Hawks Have Wanted This for Decades. fpif.org The U.S. and Israel have launched a deadly — and spreading — war against Iran. Since the conflict could easily become one of the drawn out and catastrophic wars that President The truth is, leaders in the U.S. we…
(2026-03-28). Israel army near collapse? Netanyahu eyes draft extension as Mojtaba prepares 1 million strong force. hindustantimes.com Israel faces a mounting manpower crunch as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers extending mandatory military service to sustain multi-front operations. The Israel Defense Forces is reportedly short of thousands of troops, with warnings from Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about operational strain. Meanwhile, Iran signals escalation, claiming a "1-million strong" regional force and openly challenging Donald Trump amid rising tensions and troop deployments in the Middle East.
(2026-03-28). Bernie Sanders seeks to stop bombs to Israel. electronicintifada.net Four Democrats pursue vote on 22,000 new US bombs for Israel during war with Iran.
(2026-03-28). Ataques a Irán golpean áreas residenciales, según comisionado de la ONU. radiohc.cu El tema del ataque estadounidense a una escuela iraní, con la matanza de entre 168 y 180 personas, fundamentalmente niñas, pudo abrirse paso en un órgano de la ONU, a pesar de los intentos por diluirlo. | Al hablar en una sesión especial del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU, el Alto Comisionado Volker Tàºrk solicitó a Estados Unidos hacer públicos los resultados de una investigación que, según se afirma, realiza ese país, sobre el bombardeo a la escuela de la localidad iraní de Minab. | En opinión de Farida Shaheed, relatora especial para la educación, la embestida puede constituir un crimen de guerra,…
(2026-03-28). Seattle Against War Occupies The Office Of Rep. Adam Smith. popularresistance.org Seattle, WA — On March 26, eight members of Seattle Against War (SAW), along with allies in the anti-war movement, staged a sit-in at the office of Representative Adam Smith (WA-09). At time of writing, the sit-in is ongoing. | Representative Smith, who claims to oppose Trump's attacks on Iran, has a track record of voting in favor of every war initiated since entering office in 1997. | "In keeping with this pattern," wrote Seattle Against War in a press release issued simultaneously with the start of the action, "[Smith] has yet to back up his empty words of opposition with so much as a single piece of act…
(2026-03-28). The Minab school strike could become Trump's worst Iran nightmare? Araghchi's brutal message for UN. hindustantimes.com Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has launched a blistering attack on Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Minab school strike a "deliberate war crime" and accusing the U.S. of targeting civilians. Tehran cites missile evidence and reports of a U.S. "targeting mistake," while Washington denies responsibility even as a Pentagon probe continues. The incident has become a global flashpoint, intensifying calls for accountability and deepening the diplomatic standoff.
(2026-03-28). Backlash to the Riyadh statement condemning Iran. uwidata.com The Turkish public is closely following in and regarding Iran, like the rest of the world. Last week, an extraordinary meeting was held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, with the participation of Türkiye and Gulf countries to address the situation in Iran. In the Joint Statement after the meeting, Iran's "attacks" against Gulf …
(2026-03-28). Pope Leo slams widening 'chasms between the poor and the rich' on Monaco visit. scmp.com Pope Leo on Saturday denounced the widening gap between the haves and have-nots as he visited Monaco, a millionaires' playground that is the surprise pick for the first Western European trip of his papacy. | Arriving by helicopter from Rome, the Pope was greeted by Monaco's ruler Prince Albert II and his wife Princess Charlene at Monte Carlo's heliport under radiant sunshine.
(2026-03-28). Millions angry with Trump expected to fill American streets. geo.tv 
Protestors carrying placards during Protect Migrants, Protect the Planet" rally in New York City, US, April 19, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-03-28). Morocco claims AFCON case closed, despite Senegal appeals to CAF and CAS. aljazeera.com Morocco believe their successful appeal against their 1-0 defeat by Senegal means the case of the AFCON crown is closed.
(2026-03-28). Election 2026: Key dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly, N.J. and Del. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Here are the election dates and deadlines you need to know: | Pennsylvania:…
(2026-03-28). US and Iraq to 'intensify cooperation' against attacks. newarab.com 
The Since the war began on 28 February with
(2026-03-28). Cuban envoy makes strong plea for his country defying US blockade. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Cuba's Ambassador to New Zealand, Luis Morejón Rodríguez, last night made a passionate plea for his country's sovereignty in defiance of the illegal US-led fuel blockade of the Caribbean nation. Speaking at a packed Auckland Trades Hall, he warned that the three-month oil blockade and energy blackouts threatened the country's public health…
(2026-03-28). West Refuses To Condemn Slavery in UN General Assembly Vote. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Mar 25, 2026 | The Global South voted for a UN General Assembly resolution condemning the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity". Europe abstained. The US, Israel, and Argentina voted against it. | The United Nations General Assembly held a vote on a resolution denouncing the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity". | The countries of the political West refused to formally condemn the mass enslavement and trafficking of Africans. | The vast majority of UN member states, which are in the Global South, supported the resolution, with 123 votes…
(2026-03-28). US has fired over 850 Tomahawk missiles at Iran, raising stockpile concerns: report. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles during four weeks of conflict with Iran, significantly depleting its precision-guided weapons stockpile, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing Pentagon officials. | Launched from ships and submarines, Tomahawks — long central to US military operations since the Gulf War — have been heavily relied upon in the ongoing conflict. However, their limited annual production, estimated at only a few hundred, has raised concerns about dwindling reserves. | Officials told the newspaper that the Pentagon is closely tracking missile u…
(2026-03-28). Cuban Health Cooperation Continues Under Attack. orinocotribune.com By Silvana Solano — Mar 27, 2026 | Cuban doctors have transformed public health systems from Algeria to Brazil. | The internationalism of Cuban medicine has become a cornerstone of global health debates, particularly in the Global South. | For more than six decades, the island has sent hundreds of thousands of health professionals to nearly every region of the world. | This in-depth article explores the historical origins, expansion, and current geopolitical challenges of these medical missions in 2026. | Health as a Human Right, Not a Commodity
| The Cuban medical model is predicated on a fundament…
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Aida Returns" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dWJ6……
(2026-03-28). AI 'collusion' forcing down wages a bigger threat than job-stealing robots: ILO economist. scmp.com The threat to employment posed by artificial intelligence was not a "robot apocalypse" that would steal jobs, but "algorithmic collusion" that could quietly erode wages and workplace safety, Ekkehard Ernst, the International Labour Organization's chief macroeconomist, warned in Beijing on Tuesday. | While public anxiety frequently centred on the potential for AI to trigger a mass wave of unemployment, Ernst said its disruptive potential had been overestimated.
(2026-03-28). Why academic progress stalls and how to get back on track. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Press group slams Israeli forces' 'violent assault' on CNN crew. newarab.com 
An international media association on Saturday condemned what it described as a "violent assault" by A CNN team was reporting on the aftermath of an assault by Israeli settlers and the establishment of an illegal outpost near the Palestinian village of Tayasir on Thursday when it was detained by Israeli soldiers, the Foreign Pres…
(2026-03-28). The Bad News Echo-Chamber of Pro-Democracy Substack. portside.org The Bad News Echo-Chamber of Pro-Democracy Substack |
(2026-03-28). Cuba implements energy sovereignty measures in response to U.S. blockade crisis. radiohc.cu The Cuban power system faces a complex scenario due to the intensification of the US blockade, which has prevented fuel imports in recent months. This situation has generated a generation deficit exceeding 1,400 megawatts (MW), affecting the stability of the electrical service. | Given this situation, national authorities are prioritizing the extraction of domestic crude oil, the utilization of associated gas, and the restoration of capacity at the strategic thermoelectric plants in Felton, Guiteras, and Cienfuegos to maintain the current infrastructure. | Despite the severity of the sanctions imposed by the Unit…
(2026-03-28). Mass layoffs, inflation fuel strikes across Mexico. wsws.org Plant occupations and strike threats across Mexico are pitting workers against not only transnational corporations, but also the union bureaucracy and the Sheinbaum government.
(2026-03-28). ICE at airports: A dress rehearsal for police state dictatorship. wsws.org The presence of ICE at airports is a further step in normalizing the use of armed federal agents and the military in civilian settings to intimidate and terrorize the population.
(2026-03-28). The Increasingly Dire Costs of the War on Iran. juancole.com By Pat Hynes with Anna Gyorgy | Economist
(2026-03-28). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-03-28). For Asia, the worst effects of Trump's war on Iran are yet to come. scmp.com The law of unintended consequences, a theory popularised by American sociologist Robert K Merton, has rarely been more applicable to any situation than to US President Donald Trump's war with Iran. Those consequences will be far greater than generally imagined. | Their impact will fall heavily on Asia, the world's most energy-import-dependent region and will almost certainly hurt US ally Japan more than it will the US' main rival, China. Indeed, China may even emerge from the crisis with an…
(2026-03-28). Police to discipline officer who called Ben-Gvir a. haaretz.com Police and the Central District commander said the remark constituted a 'political statement' that breached procedures, even though Ben-Gvir has 13 criminal convictions, including offenses related to supporting a terror organization…
(2026-03-28). Friday 3/27: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown…
(2026-03-28). Canada tightens asylum rules: Govt passes new law to strengthen asylum rules, immigration system; Indians to get affected. ptcnews.tv Canada tightens asylum rules: The Canadian government has introduced a new law to make its asylum and immigration rules stricter. This law allows authorities to stop, pause, or cancel immigration applications if needed. It also gives them the power to cancel or change documents like work permits, study permits, visas, and even permanent residency, and to set new conditions for temporary residents. | The law, called the Immigration System and Borders Act (Bill C-12), came into effect on March 26. Its aim is to make immigration systems stronger and help control borders, fight organized crime, illegal drugs like fe…
(2026-03-28). war make me rethink anything. It only sharpened an old. haaretz.com After his home was hit, Shay from Tel Aviv signed up for evacuation but was refused. 'There are people who need it more'…
(2026-03-28). Billionaire Wealth Has Doubled So Far This Decade. portside.org Billionaire Wealth Has Doubled So Far This Decade |
(2026-03-28). Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport. whyy.org A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former first lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday, authorities said. | Biden was not in the area when the agent was injured during a "negligent discharge" of his firearm Friday morning, Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told The Associated Press. According to initial reports, the agent was traveling in an unmarked car when he accidentally discharged his gun shortly before 9 a.m., said Philadelphia Police Officer Tanya Little. | Other law enforcement officers came to assist the injured agent, wh…
(2026-03-28). Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge after Florida car crash. tribune.com.pk 
Former world number one Tiger Woods was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane road near his Jupiter Island home in Florida on Friday afternoon, the Martin County Sheriff's Office said. | The 15-time major champion was released later on Friday, with Florida law requiring him to remain in jail for at least eight hours before he could post bail. | Woods had been overtaking a work truck pulling a trailer at high speed when he clipped the back of it, causing his vehicle to roll onto its driver's side, Sherif…
(2026-03-28). Fourth humanitarian aid ship arrives to Cuba from Mexico. radiohc.cu The logistics support ship Huasteco, which departed from the port of Veracruz, arrived in Havana this Friday with more than 96 tons of humanitarian aid, including various food supplies, primarily beans and rice, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. | According to the Foreign Ministry, this fourth shipment brings the total humanitarian aid sent to the Cuban people by the Mexican government to 3,125 tons. This aid was delivered with the participation of the governments of Mexico City (CDMX) and Puebla, as well as social organizations. The Mexican government also supported the flotillas that departed fr…
(2026-03-28). European Progressives Have Chance to Turn Far Right Losses Into Long-Term Defeat. truthout.org For years now, hard right, anti-immigrant, and in some cases overtly fascist political parties have been on the march in Europe, veering from one electoral triumph to the next. When large numbers of refugees fleeing the Syrian civil war began arriving in Europe in 2015, right populist groupings seized on the humanitarian crisis to cultivate a narrative that the whole continent would inevitably… |
(2026-03-28). ICE at Airports Trains Us to Accept Being Terrorized in Our Daily Lives. theintercept.com 
I had an ultimately harmless encounter with ICE at a TSA checkpoint. It was a preview of a new, more sophisticated way to terrorize people.
(2026-03-28). US DoJ Confirms FBI Director's Email Breached By Iranian Hacker Group. popularresistance.org A Justice Department official confirmed on 27 March that material reportedly leaked from FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email "appears to be authentic." | The material was leaked on Friday by Handala, a group of pro-Palestinian vigilante hackers considered to have links to Iranian government cyberintelligence units. | Handala said it had accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email inbox and published photographs of the director, along with some of his private and professional correspondence. | Patel "will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked v…
(2026-03-28). Iran footballers pay tribute to victims of school strike. newarab.com 
The Iran men's The airstrike on the school in the southern Iranian city of
(2026-03-28). Reform's Matt Goodwin 'flayed' in debate on AI book inaccuracies. thecanary.co 
Matt Goodwin was the unsuccessful Reform UK candidate in the Gorton & Denton by-election. Not content with losing that race, Goodwin went on to find all new ways of being a loser in the aftermath. Most recently, this saw him publishing a book that was filled with dodgy stats, fake quotes, and AI hallucinations. In […] | By
(2026-03-28). Doncic faces one-game ban after technical foul in Lakers win against Nets. aljazeera.com Luka Doncic's 41 points against Nets was soured by his 16th technical foul of the season, triggering a one-game ban.
(2026-03-28). The Ongoing Battle Over Transportation Security Administration Funding. portside.org The Ongoing Battle Over Transportation Security Administration Funding |
(2026-03-28). US to send another 10,000 ground troops to Middle East, as war with Iran escalates. wsws.org The Wall Street Journal and Axios reported Thursday that the Trump administration is considering deploying an additional 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East as the US war of aggression against Iran enters its fifth week. "If President Trump gives the go-ahead, the U.S. could soon have more than 17,000 ground troops on Iran's doorstep," the Journal reported.
(2026-03-28). Beijing's forever wait for a Trump visit: zero enthusiasm, low expectation. moderndiplomacy.eu The news is just filtering in that the US president will now be visiting China for two days—not three, as planned earlier—May 14-15. As usual, the announcement for the rescheduled itinerary of Trump's long-awaited 'Beijing tour' has come from the White House and in a Truth Social post, while Beijing has typically neither confirmed nor …
(2026-03-28). Germany's (Reluctant) Nuclear Arsonists. fairobserver.com US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has led to a dramatic deterioration in transatlantic relations. A series of controversial decisions, ranging from random tariffs to President Trump's push for "owning" Greenland, has dealt the transatlantic community perhaps the most damaging blow since its emergence in the late 1940s. Although President Trump ultimately…
(2026-03-28). California Fever Dream Judy Upcoming Readings. indybay.org Judy Juanita's Upcoming Readings – Please contact the location before attending | Tues., Apr 21, 2 pm-3: 30, SFSU | School of Ethnic Studies, | 1600 Holloway, SF…
(2026-03-28). Tuchel takes positives from scrappy England draw. tribune.com.pk 
Thomas Tuchel said he had "learned a lot" from England's scrappy 1-1 draw against Uruguay at Wembley on Friday even though many of his star players were watching from the stands. | Ben White poked home in the 81st minute to give the home side the lead but the Arsenal defender was adjudged to have fouled Federico Vinas after a VAR review, with Federico Valverde levelling from the spot in stoppage time. | Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were among the established 11-strong contingent who will join a group that will now be cut down. | England boss Tuchel, who named an expanded 35-man squad for friendlies…
(2026-03-28). Coordinated disinformation campaign using fake Iranian accounts targets Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: A walking tour to "blow up" your No Kings Day plans. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-28). Green Party conference system 'under DDOS attack' trying to prevent anti-Zionism vote. thecanary.co 
The Green Party's conference online voting system is under 'DDOS attack' this morning, as members prepare to vote on a motion to declare the party officially opposed to the racist ideology of Zionism, according to party insiders who spoke to Skwawkbox. Pro-Israel groups and the Israeli embassy have been frothing for weeks about the vote […] | By
(2026-03-28). Duckett eager to show hunger for England success after Ashes flop. tribune.com.pk 
Ben Duckett is determined to show just how important playing for England is to him following a woeful Ashes campaign. | England have insisted they are ready to adapt under coach Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge despite a 4-1 series loss in Australia marred by poor preparation and off-field incidents that led to questions about the team's professionalism. | Opening batsman Duckett, who averaged 20.2 in Australia with a top score of just 42, was also filmed seemingly drunk during a controversial mid-series break in Noosa. | "I wasn't proud of how things went in Australia," Duckett said on Friday. "Hopeful…
(2026-03-28). USS Gerald R. Ford may have been sabotaged by crew member/s. indybay.org USS Gerald R. Ford may have been sabotaged and set on fire by a crew member of the ship, while involved in the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump's war against Iran.
(2026-03-28). Pakistan plans app-based fuel subsidy for low-income users amid energy crisis. tribune.com.pk 
The government has decided to introduce a mobile application-based system to provide fuel subsidies to low-income consumers as it seeks to manage the ongoing energy crisis and conserve supplies. | Under the proposed mechanism, subsidised petrol distribution will be handled through a digital platform, allowing eligible users to obtain fuel through verified quotas. The Ministry of IT will procure 24,000 mobile phones for the project, while the National IT Board will determine pricing for the devices. | Oil companies (OMCs) will purchase the phones and distribute them to petrol stations nationwide. Arou…
(2026-03-28). Sinner books Miami Open final with Lehecka. tribune.com.pk 
World number two Jannik Sinner of Italy stretched his win streak over fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev to seven matches on Friday, advancing to a Miami Open men's final against Czech Jiri Lehecka. | The 24-year-old Italian fired 15 aces in beating Germany's Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) after an hour and 53 minutes ⚪ boosting his streak of consecutive sets won at the elite Masters 1000 level to 32. | Sinner is trying to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the "Sunshine Double" by winning titles at Indian Wells and Miami in the same year. | "Standing here again in a final means very much to me,"
(2026-03-28). Six injured in Abu Dhabi after missile intercepted near KEZAD, authorities say. tribune.com.pk 
Six people were injured after three fires broke out in Abu Dhabi on Saturday as a result of debris falling from a ballistic missile interception, the emirate's media office said. | All three fires have been controlled and the cooling process is underway, it added. | Abu Dhabi authorities were dealing with the fires in the vicinity of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, or KEZAD, part of Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group economic cities and free zones. | AD officials posted on X that the relevant authorities are responding to the fire incidents that stemmed from intercepting a ballistic missile. | Relevant authorities i…
(2026-03-28). Pippa Small Jewellery: Where ethics, craft, and culture converge. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Navigating Structural and Crisis Risks in ASEAN's Energy Sector. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer ASEAN member countries' energy industries are changing as a result of rising demand, decarbonization requirements, and complex geopolitics. While the region is moving towards cleaner, more inclusive, and more resilient energy systems, the risk diversification challenge—namely addressing structural vulnerabilities and crisis-driven disruptions—acquired an added significance. While pursuit of energy diversification has …
(2026-03-28). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Cuba Not Forgotten. levernews.com Good things are happening! A convoy breaks a U.S. siege, a state takes back its power, meatpackers hold the line, and Alaska gets classy. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade |
(2026-03-28). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-03-28). US Secretary of State says war could conclude in 'weeks, not months'. aljazeera.com US secretary of state Marco Rubio told reporters that the US is seeking to conclude the war in a matter of weeks.
(2026-03-28). Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 at Japanese GP. tribune.com.pk 
Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell on Saturday as Max Verstappen suffered another qualifying nightmare. | Mercedes have claimed one-two finishes at both grands prix so far in a flying start to the Formula One season and they were again dominant in dry conditions at Suzuka. | The 19-year-old Italian Antonelli became the youngest pole-sitter in F1 history two weeks ago in China and he made it two in a row with a fastest lap of 1min 28.778sec. | Early championship leader Russell was second, 0.298sec behind, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri third an…
(2026-03-28). March 28 "No Kings" Protests: The Fight against the War on Iran Is at the Center of the Fight against Trump's Dictatorship. globalresearch.ca Workers and young people are marching across the United States Saturday in the third round of "No Kings" demonstrations. | More than 7,000 events are planned in all 50 states. Together with the massive anti-ICE protests that swept Minneapolis and cities …
(2026-03-28). Capital Gains Tax reform could spell the end of neoliberal Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Beware Hubris: Trump's Iran War Has an Ozymandias Flavor. fairobserver.com For well over 50 years, long before the popular 1979 Revolution that then enabled Ayatollah Khomeini's Islamic Revolutionary Party to grab total power in 1980 (having shut down, exiled, imprisoned or killed all political opposition in the fledgling post-revolution proto-democracy), I have been privileged to enjoy a close personal and professional relationship with Iran, its…
(2026-03-28). Egypt to slow some state projects amid Iran war. newarab.com 
Madbouly also said that both the public and the private sectors, with the exception of services and manufacturing sectors, will work remotely on every Sunday of April. The measure could be extended to an additional day per week or prolonged for further months if the war conti…
(2026-03-28). Labour slammed for 'delaying scrutiny' of ongoing Hamas proscription. thecanary.co 
A judge has criticised the Labour government for dragging its feet amid the appeal to deproscribe Palestinian political group Hamas. And one legal representative argued that this was a conscious effort to "delay scrutiny". Labour government 'not being open and honest to the court' Middle East Eye reported on 26 March that: A British judge […] | By
(2026-03-28). Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of SA. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorms expected over parts of SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several weather warnings for several provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape, over the course of the weekend. ⚪ The weather service has issued a Yellow Level 4 Warning for severe thunderstorms for parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday. ⚪ "Severe thunderstorms leading to flooding of low-lying areas, susceptible roads and bridges as well as strong damaging winds and hail, resulting in damage to infrastructure, settlements (informal), property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock [are] expected over th…
(2026-03-28). Senegal On The Edge Of Collapse. popularresistance.org Senegal entered 2026 in the grip of a growing debt crisis that seems insurmountable. After the government of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took power in April 2024, it became clear that his predecessor, Macky Sall (who held office from 2012 to 2024), had concealed enormous liabilities — including hidden loans equivalent to 25.3 percent of GDP — from the Senegalese people and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These liabilities expose a structural contradiction: a development model subordinated to external finance has clear limits. | Senegal can no longer continue along this path.
(2026-03-28). L.A. TACO's Protest Survival Guide. lataco.com Here is a guide of protest essentials for new and seasoned protestors, including a breakdown of important rights to remember.
(2026-03-28). Epicflow's new portfolio optimiser enters trials with the Dutch MOD. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Economists Warn Iran War Increases Risk Of Recession In Next 12 Months. newsone.com 
(2026-03-28). Nepal's ex-PM Oli detained over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown. aljazeera.com New home minister says arrest of former leader is the 'beginning of justice'.
(2026-03-28). An American fairytale: Donald J, the man who thought he could work miracles. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). Rubio says U.S. concerned about settler violence, Trump opposes West Bank status quo change. haaretz.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that attacks by Israeli settlers 'have targeted security forces' and urged Israel to act decisively before the violence spirals further, amid a recent surge in deadly attacks on Palestinians…
(2026-03-28). Saying No to the Empire Is Not Enough. portside.org Saying No to the Empire Is Not Enough |
(2026-03-28). Wednesday 4/15: Community Call: Not Our End Times. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/a……
(2026-03-28). Why UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade the Gravest Crime Against Humanity. globalresearch.ca The United Nations has voted to describe the transatlantic chattel slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity" and called for reparations as "a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs". | The landmark resolution was strongly backed by the African Union …
(2026-03-28). Nepal's former prime minister Oli arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests. geo.tv 
Former Nepal Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli gestures while being taken to a hospital from the District Police Range after his detention by police in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 28, 2026. — Reuters After Oli's arrest, supporters staged…
(2026-03-28). Fear Trump but hesitating About "No Kings" ? Think Again! juancole.com ( What are we going to do about it? Waiting for the next elections is not enough. Hoping the opposition party unseats the MAGA regime is not enough. Complaining to your friends is not enough. Avoiding the news out of sheer exhaustion is certainly not enough. | We must protect our de…
(2026-03-28). Palestinian teenager dies after being shot by Israeli forces. newarab.com 
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy died on Friday after being shot by Israeli forces. | The Palestinian health ministry identified the teenager as Adham Sayed Saleh Dahman and said he died of "serious wounds caused by Israeli forces' gunfire," Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Wafa said he was killed in an Israeli attack on Friday evening in the Dheisheh camp, south of Dahman was shot in the abdomen, the report said. His death takes the total number of Palestinians killed by Israel in the We…
(2026-03-28). We Asked Tax Experts Everything About Mutual Aid. popularresistance.org For years, Bean, a former resident of the Twin Cities currently living in Central Minnesota, has helped her neighbors raise money for rent and other needs. So earlier this year, when she became aware of Stand with Minnesota's Adopt a Rent program, she knew she wanted to help. | "That turned into, very literally, a full-time gig," Bean says. Because she lives on disability and isn't based in the Twin Cities, where most of the ICE chaos was centralized, she had the time to throw herself into fundraising rent for Minnesota families. "By the last week of February, I was like, 'Alright, this is what I do now,'" she sa…
(2026-03-28). All there is to know about Zayn Malik's new album Konnakol. tribune.com.pk 
Fans can expect Zayn Malik to step into a more personal and culturally rooted sound with his upcoming album Konnakol, set to release on April 17. This project leans heavily into South Asian influences, marking a noticeable shift from his earlier work. | View this post on Instagram | The album's title itself hints at its direction; konnakol is a South Indian vocal technique in which rhythmic percussion sounds are created with the voice. Zayn incorporates elements of this style into parts of the album, blending it with contemporary production to create something that feels both experimental and deeply tied to tr…
(2026-03-28). Israel strikes south Beirut again amid Hezbollah clashes. newarab.com 
(2026-03-28). Hosts Have Power Over Dangerous Guests: Spain Shows How Countries Hosting U.S. Bases Can Push for Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
The Spanish government and others hosting U.S. bases during prior conflicts have shown there is another path by refusing to support war. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-28). "Our destiny is shared with Palestinians," says scholar in Iran. electronicintifada.net Helyeh Doutaghi explains how war is producing a "moment of clarity," as many Iranians recognize sovereignty as the basis for all internal struggles — on The Electronic Intifada Podcast.
(2026-03-28). Late surge lifts Thunder, Celtics rally to down Hawks. tribune.com.pk 
The Oklahoma City Thunder got back in the win column on Friday, beating the Chicago Bulls 131-113 to maintain their grip on first place in the NBA Western Conference. | Two days after their 12-game winning streak was halted by the Boston Celtics, the defending champions Thunder were again on the ropes against the visiting Bulls. | Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander connected on just eight of 24 shots for the Thunder, who trailed by eight late in the third quarter but unleashed a furious 22-0 scoring run to turn it into a blowout. | Cason Wallace added 21 points for Oklahoma City. | Jalen…
(2026-03-28). US House passes bill funding Homeland Security amid shutdown. aljazeera.com US House of Representatives passed a temporary bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
(2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Let's stand in solidarity for something! indybay.org Some street corner somewhere…
(2026-03-28). Green conference votes AGAINST energy company nationalisation. thecanary.co 
The Green Party conference has voted in favour of a motion opposing nationalisation of "the five largest energy supply companies". Despite the party currently having over 215,000 members, the motion passed with just 478 members voting in favour of it. 192 opposed it, and 15 didn't vote. Polls have consistently shown that the vast majority […] | By
(2026-03-28). At least 22 migrants die off Greece after 6 days at sea. aljazeera.com Survivors tell authorities the bodies of those who died were thrown overboard by people smugglers.
(2026-03-28). How China Is Banking on Pakistan's Clout in the Middle East to Solidify Global Ambitions. moderndiplomacy.eu Following the recent events related to the conflict in Iran in March 2016, Pakistan emerged as a vital strategic partner for China, playing multiple roles that serve Chinese interests in the region. For China, in…
(2026-03-28). Zack Polanski shows why the Daily Mail is harassing his family. thecanary.co 
Zack Polanski has said that Daily Mail journalists are "going after" his family members. And according to him, there's a very simple reason why; it's because the Green Party is becoming a credible challenger to the establishment: This is why Daily Mail journalists are going after my family now. The right wing propaganda machine will not work […] | By
(2026-03-28). Zalmi sink Pindiz in high-scoring PSL11 tie. tribune.com.pk 
Peshawar Zalmi started their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 campaign with a thrilling five-wicket win over RawalPindiz in a high-scoring contest at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. | Chasing a daunting 215-run target, Peshawar Zalmi rode on collective batting efforts to reach 216/5 on the first ball of the final over in this Pakistan Super League 2025 clash. | Openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Haris provided a flying start, stitching a brisk 78-run partnership. Babar struck 39 off 28 balls before falling to Asif Afridi, while Haris top-scored with 47 off 28 deliveries, hitting four fours and two sixes. | Kusal Mendi…
(2026-03-28). Writers Guild of America West staff union moves to shut down strike. wsws.org A binding arbitration proposal exposes the union's betrayal, ending the strike by surrendering workers' power and subordinating struggle to management-controlled processes.
(2026-03-28). DOGE goes nuclear: How Trump invited Silicon Valley into America's nuclear power regulator. grist.org 
Last summer, a group of officials from the Department of Energy gathered at the Idaho National Laboratory, a sprawling 890-square-mile complex in the eastern desert of Idaho where the U.S. government built its first rudimentary nuclear power plant in 1951 and continues to test cutting-edge technology. | On the agenda that day: the future of nuclear energy in the Trump era. The meeting was convened by 31-year-old lawyer Seth Cohen. Just five years out of law school, Cohen brought no significant experience in nuclear law or policy; he had just entered government through Elon Musk's Department of Government Effic…
(2026-03-28). Watch: Amazon's 'Alexa' will say "Free Ukraine" but avoids "Free Palestine" thecanary.co 
A US man has found that Amazon's 'Alexa' AI will repeat a wish for pretty much any country to be free — but not "Free Palestine". Instead it performs contortions to avoid it, talking about the supposed 'complex international situation', before he eventually corners it into claiming "Free Palestine" involves "promoting harm or violence". Presumably […] | By
(2026-03-28). Over 3 400 officers deployed for KZN Easter road safety campaign. sanews.gov.za Over 3 400 officers deployed for KZN Easter road safety campaign | More than 3 483 law enforcement officers, supported by over 105 national traffic police officers, have been deployed across KwaZulu-Natal for the Easter holidays and Passover long weekend. | KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma announced the deployment during the launch of the province's road safety campaign this week, at the Umdloti Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) Centre. | The campaign commenced with inspections of public transport vehicles, with 17 buses and minibus taxis checked by 9am. Four vehicles were also impoun…
(2026-03-28). Philadelphia takes 3rd 'No Kings' protest to the Parkway. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's "No Kings" protest Saturday is The demonstration will begin at City Hall at noon. Protesters are expected to march onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 12: 30 p.m., with speeches scheduled for 1: 15 p.m. at the intersection of 22nd Street. | Organized by
(2026-03-28). Thoughts on Joshua Leifer's "Tablets Shattered" portside.org Thoughts on Joshua Leifer's "Tablets Shattered" |
(2026-03-28). The military's contumacious apocalyptic pacifists. indybay.org Photo of the pacifist Kim Min-hyung, of South Korea.
(2026-03-28). Watch: Green Party's Mothin Ali provides brilliant take on race and social class. thecanary.co 
The Co-Deputy Leader of the Green Party Mothin Ali has released a beautiful and moving video about his upbringing in Sheffield, conveying some vital truths about the class unity needed to take on Britain's establishment. It starts with Ali on a bus talking about a recent encounter in London: So, I was in London the […] | By
(2026-03-28). Modi's Foreign Policy: Serving U.S. Interests at the Cost of India's Autonomy. moderndiplomacy.eu India's diplomatic standing has weakened since President Donald Trump began his second term. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy has been clearly ineffective, especially as his administration has struggled to engage effectively with the United States. Achieving major-power status in the international system requires strong leadership—an attribute that Modi has not demonstrated. His unnecessary visit …
(2026-03-28). Thursday 4/2: Palestine 36. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco…
(2026-03-28). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-28). How Western Media Sanitises And Sells The Crimes of Empire. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Yesterday The Associated Press said it was going to start using words which accurately reflect reality. The news agency announced, after much deliberation and a newsroom vote, that it was going to start referring to Israel's ground offensive into Lebanon as an invasion. The announcement went into a long and convoluted …
(2026-03-28). Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run. tribune.com.pk 
The Netherlands blunted Norway's high-scoring attack and ended their 13-match unbeaten run with a 2-1 friendly victory at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Friday. | Norway were one of two European nations, with England, to win all eight of their qualifying group games. Including Nations League matches and friendlies, the only blip in their last 13 games was an unlikely 1-1 draw with New Zealand in Oslo last October. | On Friday they opted to rest their most dangerous player. Eleven different players, not counting two luckless Israelis who put the ball in their own net, had scored for Norway as they rampa…
(2026-03-28). Ben-Gvir candidate for Police legal adviser faces hearing over abusive comments. haaretz.com The Civil Service Commission is reviewing disciplinary action against David Bavli over abusive online comments toward politicians and public figures. If found guilty, Bavli could be fired…
(2026-03-28). The Green Moralist turn and its limits. mronline.org 
A specific ideological register now dominates left-adjacent neoliberal climate politics: the grammar of responsibility and guilt, the aesthetics of urgency without adequate theory of causation, the displacement of structural questions onto individual conduct.
(2026-03-28). Australian Broadcasting Corporation staff strike over pay and conditions. wsws.org "Lots of ABC workers are struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table, which is becoming more difficult because of inflation and rising housing and living costs."
(2026-03-28). KP Sharma Oli: Former Nepal PM arrested over Gen Z protests day after Balen Shah takes oath. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with the Gen Z protests that resulted in his ouster from the power.The development comes just a day | KP Sharma Oli: Former Nepal PM arrested over Gen Z protests day after Balen Shah takes oath…
(2026-03-28). Trump's Signature Will Appear On US Paper Currency. But Why? newsone.com 
Source: Samuel Corum / Getty | Here's the thing: President Donald Trump probably knows he's a failure. | On some level, Trump — as demonstrably delusional and lacking in self-awareness as he is — must understand that he's a miserable, emotionally-stunted fool, who has accomplished nothing positive of note during his time in office, and that history will remember him that way. And he's deeply insecure about it. So, instead of letting consensus decide for itself what kind of man and leader he is, Trump uses his position as president to force-feed his legacy to the general public by giving himself hon…
(2026-03-28). used car market growing from strength to strength. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-28). IRGC says it targeted US vessel off Oman's coast. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-28). Israel assassinates more Lebanese journalists — Ali Shuaib and Fatima Ftouni. thecanary.co 
Journalists Ali Shuaib (Al-Manar) and Fatima Ftouni (Al-Mayadeen), along with Fatima's brother, camera operator Mohamad Ftouni, join a long list of Lebanese journalists killed by Israel. An Israeli warplane fired five missiles at their car, travelling in the countryside next to the city of Jezzine, around 30 Km north of the border with occupied Palestine. […] | By
(2026-03-28). Allegations against ex-captain land Shehzad in trouble. tribune.com.pk 
Former Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has come under legal scrutiny after making allegations against a former national team captain, with authorities initiating an investigation under the country's cybercrime laws, officials and sources said. | Shehzad, who has transitioned into a television cricket analyst following his playing career, has been summoned to Lahore for questioning as part of the ongoing inquiry, according to officials familiar with the matter. | The investigation relates to a series of remarks made by the former opener about an ex-captain, including allegations surrounding team selection deci…
(2026-03-28). Bloomberg Still Hasn't Figured Out What BRICS Is Really About. globalresearch.ca Bloomberg published a piece last week about how " This is clear from the false …
(2026-03-28). Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit. geo.tv 
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, meets with Volodymyr Zelenskiy, President of Ukraine, in the United Arab Emirates in this undated handout picture released March 28, 2026. — Reuters Zelenskiy continuing Gulf visit after arriving in Riyadh…
(2026-03-28). Trump suggests NATO is dead the Iran War is lost. thecanary.co 
In a startling interview, Donald Trump has suggested the US is done with NATO. As NATO is little more than a US protection racket, this would effectively mean that NATO is over: Massive geopolitical shift. Trump announces the US is abandoning NATO because European nations refused to join his illegal and disastrous war against Iran. […] | By
(2026-03-28). Global poll says Iran war leaves US increasingly isolated internationally. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-28). Saturday 4/18: Mujeres Chingonas: Power BART Plazas Takeover Festival in SF Mission Dist. indybay.org Heart of the Mission District: | 16th Street and 24th Street BART Plazas | FREE…
(2026-03-28). Green conference showed democracy, but also how easily it's undermined. thecanary.co 
The Green Party is having its first conference since the major uptick in membership numbers in recent months. But the first day didn't go smoothly. Because while it showed the party's internal democracy in full swing, it also showed how easily cynical efforts can undermine it. Green Party — The workings of a democratic process […] | By
(2026-03-28). New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will cut school and homeless programs to balance New York City's budget. wsws.org Less than a year after his election, Mamdani is moving to implement austerity to meet the legal requirements of a budget "balanced" on behalf of the bond markets and the financial aristocracy.
(2026-03-28). Diop debut for Morocco adds latest twist in Senegal post-AFCON dispute. aljazeera.com Issa Diop makes Morocco debut only hours after receiving clearance and turning down Senegal advances.
(2026-03-28). How did an Afghan woman journalist's writing resonate in China? globalvoices.org A story of cross-border empathy between Chinese readers and Afghan womenOriginally published on When Afghan journalist
(2026-03-28). Friday Nite Videos | March 27, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | March 27, 2026 |
(2026-03-28). Liga de Campeones de Béisbol: Cocodrilos de Matanzas caen ante los Cougars. radiohc.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas, vigentes campeones de la pelota cubana, cedieron este viernes 0-9 ante Kane County Cougars, representativo de Estados Unidos, durante su tercera presentación en la III Liga de Campeones de Béisbol (BCL por sus siglas en inglés), que se extenderá hasta el venidero domingo en Ciudad de México. | Dos innings bastaron a los norteños para sentenciar el resultado del duelo, en el cual volvieron a aflorar los problemas del bateo criollo ante lanzadores de características distintas a los que suelen enfrentar en la Serie Nacional, con mayor control, velocidad y variedad de lanzamientos, además…
(2026-03-28). Celebrarán en Cienfuegos jornada por el Día del Libro Cubano. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos se vestirá de letras para reafirmar su condición de ciudad que lee y vive la cultura mediante la Jornada por el Día del Libro Cubano, a celebrarse del 29 al 31 de marzo, auspiciada por el Centro del Libro y la Literatura de conjunto con el Centro de Promociones Literarias Florentino Morales y las Editoras Reina del Mar Editores y Ediciones Mecenas. | El programa incluye presentaciones editoriales, peñas, música en vivo y la entrega del Premio Nacional de Reseña Crítica Literaria, según informó Rolando Martínez Varens, Comunicador del Centro de Promociones Literarias Florentino Morales. | Para el doming…
(2026-03-28). Arriban los dos veleros del convoy Nuestra América a la bahía de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Auxiliados por la embarcación Prácticos del Puerto entraron a la bahía de La Habana primero uno y luego el segundo velero de la solidaridad con Cuba del convoy Nuestra América, procedentes de México.
(2026-03-28). Cienfuegos responde al control popular e integración democrática en Consejo Popular Punta Gorda. radiohc.cu 
El activismo popular, esa necesidad de servir y dar amor a la comunidad, que las personas ven cuando acuden en busca de respuestas o soluciones, por la existencia de la capacidad de escuchar, responder, tramitar, y en la medida de lo posible dar respuesta se percibe en la Circunscripción 25, del Consejo Popular Punta Gorda en la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos, con su Delegada, Marta Jiménez Díaz. | Tema del control popular, la integración democrática de los vecinos en función del bienestar y la acumulación de experiencias en diversos programas, por ejemplo, el del suministro de agua en esta zona baja de La Perla del…
(2026-03-28). Asociación France Cuba por nuevas acciones de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La asociación France Cuba, la más antigua del país europeo en la solidaridad con la isla, instaló este sábado su asamblea general en Sète, donde perfila nuevas acciones de apoyo político y material. | En la primera jornada del encuentro en la sureña ciudad occitana, los más de 60 delegados asistentes pasaron revista a las actividades realizadas el año pasado, entre ellas el envío de medicamentos, la participación en movilizaciones y la condena al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto a la nación antillana por Estados Unidos. | El presidente de la asociación, Fabrice Leclerc, destacó la coordinación e…
(2026-03-28). Nuevo reto de la Educación Superior en Cuba a casi 50 años de su Ministerio. radiohc.cu Con la descentralización de la Enseñanza Superior y otras medidas, Cuba enfrenta el reto de asegurar la continuidad de los estudios universitarios en el país, en medio de la actual crisis energética impuesta por el bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | Esa enseñanza de la cual han egresado 1 millón 700 mil cubanos, sin costo alguno para sus familias, enruta su quehacer ante un nuevo desafío, luego de haber sobrevivido con reconocidos resultados a múltiples obstáculos que para su desarrollo han significado medidas de Washington adoptadas contra la isla. | En reciente encuentro con el ministro cubano de Educación Superior,…
(2026-03-28). En Cuba, otro buque de México con ayuda material. radiohc.cu México informó este viernes de la llegada a Cuba de otro buque con unas 100 toneladas de ayuda material, en un contexto marcado por el endurecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que impone Estados Unidos a la nación caribeña desde hace casi 70 años. | Un comunicado de la Cancillería mexicana refiere: El Buque de Apoyo Logístico Huasteco, que zarpó del puerto de Veracruz, llegó a la República de Cuba la mañana de este viernes con más de 96 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria consistente en víveres varios, principalmente frijol y arroz". | Según la cartera, con este cuarto envío suman tres mil 125 las t…
(2026-03-28). Premian Concurso infantil por el Día Mundial del agua. radiohc.cu 
àÅrboles y flores que crecen y un río con aguas cristalinas, lluvias, un campo verde, manos unidas ante una gota de agua, un grifo que cierra para no desperdiciar el líquido vital. | Son ideas generadas a través de los hermosos trazos de niñas y niños con la inocencia y sabiduría de los primeros años, y presentados al Concurso Infantil Provincial, a propósito de la reciente celebración del Día Mundial del Agua. | La Biblioteca Provincial Martí, en Santa Clara, fue la sede de la premiación de este certamen en la modalidad de artes plásticas, donde se reunieron pioneras y pioneros junto a representantes de Ed…
(2026-03-28). Cuba confiere Premio Nacional de Cine 2026 al crítico Luciano Castillo. radiohc.cu 
El Premio Nacional de Cine 2026 que otorga el Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) fue conferido este viernes, de manera unánime, al crítico, promotor e investigador Luciano Delfín Castillo Rodríguez. | El lauro llegará a manos de quien posee una vasta obra, recogida en múltiples libros y artículos especializados, mañana sábado día 28 en el cine Yara, a las 2: 00 p. m., en una gala con entrada libre al público. | Según publicó Cubacine ICAIC en sus plataformas digitales, un jurado presidido por Manuel Herrera, Premio Nacional de Cine (2022); e integrado por Mirtha Ibarra, Premio Nacional…
(2026-03-28). Chapeando: Odio en Hialeah (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Lo que se vió y se oyó hace unos días en Hialeah, Miami, en una concentración de cubanos residentes allí para pedirle al gobierno de Estados Unidos que se lance con todo contra Cuba, es realmente indignante. Pero hay que oirlos para confirmar que existen personas capaces de todo, incluso de exigir que bombardeen el lugar en que nacieron.
(2026-03-28). En provincia cubana de Guantánamo distribuyen donativo de alimentos de México. radiohc.cu Con 35 semanas de embarazo, Yainet Naranjo Velázquez fue la primera gestante del municipio de Caimanera en recibir este viernes un módulo de productos alimenticios donados por México, como parte de la ayuda solidaria que brinda esa en momentos en que se recrudece el bloqueo y la asfixia económica del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | Joennis Samón Mora, coordinador de objetivos y programas del Gobierno provincial del Poder Popular, precisó que hace menos de 24 horas de la llegada del donativo a almacenes de la Empresa Mayorista de Guantánamo y enseguida comenzó su distribución hacia las diferentes bodegas…
(2026-03-28). En Estados Unidos también rechazan el bloqueo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Varias son las generaciones de cubanos que han vivido bajo el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos, que busca un cambio del sistema político en la nación caribeña, a partir de provocar hambre, enfermedades y descontento en la población. | La unilateral medida, que se ha mantenido durante más de seis décadas, viola las más elementales prerrogativas de los cubanos, contraviniendo el espíritu de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos, que en 2026 cumple 78 años de su proclamación. | Una hostil política, agravada por el cerco energético impuesto desde finales de ene…
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel asiste a condecoraciones de la vanguardia juvenil cubana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este viernes en La Habana, al acto de condecoraciones estatales de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) que cumplirá 64 años el próximo 4 de abril. | Presentes, también, los miembros del Buró Político Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro de la República, y Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del CCPCC, junto a Meyvis Estévez Echeverría, primera secretaria del Comité N…
(2026-03-28). Bruno Rodríguez: EE.UU. "miente" al negar bloqueo energético contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu A través de un mensaje público, el canciller cubano aseguró que Washington "miente desvergonzadamente" al negar la existencia de un bloqueo de suministros de combustible hacia Cuba, y subrayó que tales declaraciones contradicen disposiciones oficiales adoptadas por la propia administración estadounidense.
(2026-03-28). Díaz-Canel asistió a ejercicio de defensa en Habana del Este. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, presidente de la República y del Consejo de Defensa Nacional (CDN), Miguel Díaz-Canel participó este viernes en un ejercicio de defensa territorial en la Zona de Defensa Antonio Guiteras, del municipio Habana del Este, como parte del onceno Día Nacional de la Defensa de 2026. | Fuentes de la Presidencia precisaron que en la jornada estuvieron presentes los miembros del Buró Político, generales de Cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera y Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministros de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Mini…
(2026-03-28). Fallece el actor, dramaturgo y director Gilberto Subiaurt. cubadebate.cu El Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas expresa su más profundo pesar por el fallecimiento del actor, dramaturgo y director Gilberto Subiaurt. Su legado artístico se forjó en importantes agrupaciones como Teatro D Sur, Teatro El Mirón Cubano, Teatro El Público y Teatro Icarón.
(2026-03-28). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Events in Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Madison and Milwaukee April August, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement @wibopm will also have a delegation at May Day 2026 Events. More information here: www.facebook.com/share/1C2ph8BhA2/ — Voces de la Frontera — vdlf.org/ Look for @wibopm at Juneteenth in Burlington, WI: www.facebook.com/share/18RPXuSne5/ — BCD Racism And at the Whitewater Pride Event October 3: www.whitewaterpride.org/whitewater-pride… And look for @wibopm members at …
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel asiste a condecoraciones de la vanguardia juvenil cubana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este viernes en La Habana, al acto de condecoraciones estatales de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) que cumplirá 64 años el próximo 4 de abril. | Presentes, también, los miembros del Buró Político Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado; Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro de la República, y Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del CCPCC, junto a Meyvis Estévez Echeverría, primera secretaria del Comité N…
(2026-03-28). Descargan en La Habana 15 mil toneladas de arroz donadas por China. cubadebate.cu En el Puerto de La Habana se desarrollan las operaciones de descarga de 15 mil toneladas de arroz enviadas como donativo por la República Popular China, en un aporte que respalda el abastecimiento alimentario en el país. El cargamento corresponde al tercer lote de un total de 30 mil toneladas anunciadas por la Embajada china en la nación.
(2026-03-28). El costo de la guerra de Trump contra Irán: 5.000 millones de dólares y aumentando. strategic-culture.su Ben Armbruster | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | El Pentágono probablemente solicitará otros 50.000 millones en financiación d…
(2026-03-28). Liberal Left Fails to Win Majority in Danish Elections. globalresearch.ca European societies are increasingly tired of the liberal status quo and are seeking patriotic, pragmatic, and conservative alternatives. This process is becoming evident with recent electoral results in several European countries. | It is a tendency that is likely to strengthen …
(2026-03-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel agradece a México y a Sheinbaum apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel expresó su admiración y agradecimiento a México y a la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum por el apoyo al país antillano, en una entrevista difundida este viernes por el diario La Jornada.Para el pueblo mexicano, para el gobierno mexicano, toda nuestra admiración, respeto, cariño y compromiso. Y en particular para Claudia, la presidenta mexicana que ha demostrado una firmeza de convicciones, una firmeza de principios, una valentía y una gallardía", subrayó. | El mandatario aseveró que esa nación norteam…
(2026-03-28). L'Iraq alle porte della guerra. strategic-culture.su Laddove gli Stati Uniti non avevano ancora concluso il loro intervento militare diretto, ora sussiste il rischio che il fronte si riapra. | Segue nostro Una difficile relazione | Laddove gli USA non avevano completato il loro impegno militare diretto, ecco che ora c'è il rischio che si riapra il fronte. | Le relazioni tra Iraq e Iran sono tra le più complesse e stratificate del Medio Oriente, caratterizzate da una lunga alternanza di riv…
(2026-03-28). Sunday 3/29: Baked Goods Not Bombs. indybay.org Colusa Circle, Kensington…
(2026-03-28). An Existential Global Threat: Why Israel Must Be Denuclearized. muslimskeptic.com Israel as the UNO Reverse Card If countries could be represented by cards from card games, then the illegitimate state of Israel would perhaps be the UNO reverse card. Usually, in modern meme culture, this particular card is associated with someone who does something cleverly unexpected in order to turn the tables against their opponent, …