2026-03-29: News Headlines

al-monitor (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.

UMMID (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.

al-monitor (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.

al-monitor (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.

al-monitor (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.

al-monitor (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.

Hend Salama Abo Helow (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… |

al-monitor (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.

al-monitor (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 -…

ecns.cn (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.

UMMID (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.

al-monitor (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,…

ecns.cn (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.

al-monitor (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). 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.

al-monitor (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.

al-monitor (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?

al-monitor (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.

Kester Kenn Klomegah (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 …

al-monitor (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.

Yannis Bassias (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 …

ecns.cn (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.

UMMID (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.

Dr. Cherkaoui Roudani (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 …

UMMID (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.

ecns.cn (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.

UMMID (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.

al-monitor (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.

UMMID (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). 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). 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).

al-monitor (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.

al-monitor (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.

UMMID (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.

UMMID (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.

ecns.cn (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.

UMMID (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.

ecns.cn (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).

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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?

UMMID (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.

ecns.cn (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.

UMMID (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.

Stephen Janis (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… |

al-monitor (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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). 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). 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).

UMMID (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

UMMID (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.

al-monitor (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.

UMMID (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). 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.

Gillian Woodhouse (2026-03-29). Prevention that pays: Stop ranking children and start understanding them. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (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.

Pacific Media Watch (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…

ecns.cn (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.

UMMID (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). 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.

Joseph Mogul (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… |

al-monitor (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,…

UMMID (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.

UMMID (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.

UMMID (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.

UMMID (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). 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.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

UMMID (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.

UMMID (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.

UMMID (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). 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.

ecns.cn (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). 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.

UMMID (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.

UMMID (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.

Staff (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 …

UMMID (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.

Michael Tyquin (2026-03-29). Petrol: Now you see it, now you don't. independentaustralia.net

APR editor (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…

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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).

al-monitor (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".

ecns.cn (2026-03-29). In Numbers: China and ASEAN emerge as Asia's anchors of stability. ecns.cn

Staff (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.

Staff (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".

geo.tv (2026-03-28). 'Cuba is next': Trump hints at future target, raises stakes after Iran, Venezuela moves. geo.tv President Donald Trump smiles as he delivers remarks at the Future Investment Initiative Institute's summit at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Florida, US, March 27, 2026. — ReutersTrump suggests Cuba nearing collapse amid economic crisis.Says US opens talks with Cuban leaders to…

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-28). Iran war: US amphibious assault ship arrives in Mideast amid talk of ground operation. scmp.com The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, US Central Command said on Saturday, as speculation soared about the possible deployment of US ground troops in Iran. | The ship arrived in the region on Friday, CENTCOM said in a social media post, noting that the vessel is the flagship for a contingent of "about 3,500" Marines and sailors. | The group also includes "transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets", it said.

newarab (2026-03-28). Hezbollah MP says Lebanon will be part of Iran war truce talks. newarab.com

Editor (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). 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.

hindustantimes (2026-03-28). Iran expands wave-84 strikes to US targets in Saudi Arabia, warns Israel | IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran has escalated its offensive with the 84th wave of strikes under "Operation True Promise," targeting U.S. assets in Saudi Arabia and issuing fresh threats against Israeli infrastructure. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps mocked Donald Trump's peace push while claiming hits on logistics and refueling assets at Prince Sultan Air Base. With warnings of tit-for-tat strikes on Israel's steel industry, the conflict is rapidly widening across military and economic targets.

The Canary. (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.

Editor (2026-03-28). Torture and physical abuse of children in Gaza declared war crimes. mronline.org The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which began October 2023, has claimed the lives of more than 73,600 Palestinians and about 1,195 Israelis.

Wolfgang Streetk (2026-03-28). Gaza: Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the West? indybay.org There will be no more life in the Gaza Strip: no more houses, schools, or hospitals rebuilt, because Israel cannot tolerate the memory of what it did. Equally brutal are the censorship and silence in the face of terror. Is there any redemption as long as Zionism exists?>

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2026-03-28). Palestina: Continuidad de las masacres y el terrorismo institucionalizado sionista. indybay.org Palestina: Continuidad de las masacres y el terrorismo institucionalizado sionista // Gaza: øHay luz al final del túnel para Occidente?>

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-28). Bank of America to pay US$72.5 million to settle Epstein sex-trafficking lawsuit. scmp.com Bank of America has agreed to pay US$72.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the bank facilitated a sex-trafficking ring orchestrated by Jeffrey Epstein, court documents showed on Friday. | Bank of America said separately that while it continued to deny supporting Epstein's crimes, "this resolution allows us to put this matter behind us and provides further closure for the plaintiffs".

geo.tv (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…

Staff (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…

Middlebury Institute of International Studies (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…

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (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 &ordf…

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (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 &ordf…

scorinoco (2026-03-28). Protests in Venezuela and US Demand Freedom for Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. orinocotribune.com 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. There, with banners in hand, protesters c…

hindustantimes (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…

Dr. Usman (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 …

| Reuters | (2026-03-28). Rallies planned in thousands of US cities for 'No Kings' protest against Trump. tribune.com.pk Thousands of rallies are expected across the United States on Saturday in the latest "No Kings" protest against the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration. | Organisers say that more than 3,200 events are planned in all 50 states for what they hope could be the largest single-day nonviolent protest in US history. The two previous No Kings events attracted millions of participants. | Read: Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump' | Flagship rallies will take place in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Minnesota's Twin Cities, but two-thirds of participants are expected from…

ecns.cn (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.

| Anadolu Agency | (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…

Rawan Suleiman (2026-03-28). Houthis join Iran war, consider closing Red Sea shipping route. haaretz.com Yemen's pro-Iran launched a missile at Israel on Saturday after threatening to act if an escalation against Iran and the 'axis of resistance' continued. No casualties have been reported as a result of the attack, Israeli authorities said…

newarab (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). 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.

Staff (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…

Drago Bosnic (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 …

infobrics (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.

Agence France-Presse (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.

A A (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…

Tom Hussain (2026-03-28). Trump's Iran gamble falters as war drags on amid concerns of long-term chaos. scmp.com A month after the US and Israel launched the war with Iran, nothing seems to be going according to President Donald Trump's plan for a conflict lasting four to six weeks. | Despite the assassinations of most of the Islamic Republic's political and military leaders, the regime shows no signs of collapse.

newarab (2026-03-28). US marines arrive in Mideast as Israel, Iran continue strikes. newarab.com Iran Iran launched attacks on Israel, Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Economic Zones in the

| Web Desk | (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…

newarab (2026-03-28). Strike kills three fighters in northern Iraq. newarab.com A strike in northern Two police officers were also killed and five wounded in a strike on a Mosul police station that the interior ministry also attributed to a US-Israeli attack. | Since the Middle East war began on 28 February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iraq has been increasingly drawn into a conflict it had sought to avoid at all costs.

Josh Breiner (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…

hindustantimes (2026-03-28). Iran shifts from barrages to fewer, more precise long‚Äërange missile strikes. hindustantimes.com Iran's missile strategy is evolving as surviving long-range systems, launched from hardened bases in eastern Iran, are proving harder to neutralize and increasingly effective. Despite heavy strikes by the United States and Israel, Tehran is firing fewer but more precise missiles, with a rising share penetrating air defenses. High-impact systems like the Khorramshahr and maneuverable Fattah variants are shifting the battlefield dynamic, targeting critical infrastructure across the Gulf. Analysts say improved tactics, interceptor shortages, and dispersed launch sites are allowing Iran to sustain pressure, signaling…

APR editor (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…

newleftreview (2026-03-28). 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.

hindustantimes (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.

Staff (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…

Scheer Post. (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…

newarab (2026-03-28). Iranian strikes hit Gulf countries as war continues. newarab.com Iranian attacks on Authorities in Oman, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia reported drone and missile incidents, with several interceptions but also injuries to people and damage to ports, airports and industrial sites. | Oman: | The official Oman News Agency reported that the port of…

newarab (2026-03-28). Iranian attack on Saudi base wounds at least 10 US troops. newarab.com An Iranian missile attack Friday wounded at least 10 US service members and damaged several planes at a military base in Two of the troops were seriously wounded, one of the officials said. The attack on Prince Sultan Air Base damaged several US refueling aircraft, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters. | The attack, which involved an Iranian missile as well as drones, comes a day after Pr…

Roberto Morejón (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,…

Roberto Morejón (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,…

Jeremiah Baxter, Fight Back! News. (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…

United World International (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 …

hindustantimes (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.

Christians for a Free Palestine (2026-03-28). Wednesday 4/15: Community Call: Not Our End Times. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/a…

Mitchell Zimmerman (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…

ptcnews.tv (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…

CAIR (2026-03-28). Thursday 3/26: Phonebank for the Release of Ira Vijandre. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/freeyivpb

____ (2026-03-28). Manipur's Intensified Crackdown on Militants: A Security Forces Success. devdiscourse.com In a significant security operation, forces in Manipur have arrested seven militants linked to four banned outfits, the police revealed on Saturday. The suspected individuals allegedly played roles in various bombings and other illicit activities across the state.

newleftreview (2026-03-28). 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.

newarab (2026-03-28). Israel kills paramedics, journalists in strikes on Lebanon. newarab.com

Jeff Peck (2026-03-28). An American fairytale: Donald J, the man who thought he could work miracles. independentaustralia.net

Jim Vivian (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…

Anthony Rowley (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…

Willem Moore (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

newarab (2026-03-28). 17 people killed, five missing in flooding in western Yemen. newarab.com At least 17 people have died following a week of heavy rainfall and flooding in The deaths were recorded in the Al-Mokha and Mawza districts, in the west of Taiz province, with local sources telling The New Arab that five people remain missing. | Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of two children who were reported mis…

Indivisible Sonoma County (2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Santa Rosa: No Kings! Protest March & Rally Against Facsism. indybay.org MARCH from either Santa Rosa Junior College (staring place 1) or Juilliard Park (starting place 2 – shorter by 1 mile) to the RALLY in Old Courthouse Square | Choir contingents will sing along the way!

LVP (2026-03-28). ICE Out of SF! Rally at SFPD after SF Cops at SFO Help ICE Arrest Mother & Daughter. indybay.org The SFPD cops at SFO aided ICE and Federal government agents when they grabbed a mother Angelina Lopez-Jiminez and her daughter Wendy Godinez-Lopez to deport them.

aljazeera (2026-03-28). How the US and Israel are making the Islamic republic stronger. aljazeera.com The war is feeding into a theological narrative of martyrdom and sacrifice that is helping maintain the Islamic Republic…

Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright, Black Agenda Report. (2026-03-28). Big Green + Big Tech = Bigger Environmental Racism. popularresistance.org As David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, remarked to Politico last month, " If you had asked me about data centers five months ago, I would have said: 'What's a data center?" He continued, "Now it's everywhere. So that's a short amount of time to fully formulate what you think about it." While it's true that data centers to power artificial intelligence (AI) are a ubiquitous aspect of the current U.S. lexicon, the idea that positions on data centers have not been fully formulated is questionable. Clearly, Big Tech corporations are solid in their position that they need as much influence over the government and othe…

Izzy Ramirez (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.

| Reuters | (2026-03-28). Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence: Zelensky. tribune.com.pk Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday he had met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and that they had agreed to cooperate in the field of security and defence. | "Our teams will finalise the details," Zelensky said on the Telegram app. | The two leaders tackled opportunities to advance bilateral cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Agreement between the two sides, the Emirati state news agency WAM said, without further elaborating. | UAE and Ukrainian Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments#WamNews t.co/sDpwOovAMq pic.twitt…

BARRY (2026-03-28). Billionaire Wealth Has Doubled So Far This Decade. portside.org Billionaire Wealth Has Doubled So Far This Decade |

Socialist Equality Party (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 …

Maddison Wheeldon (2026-03-28). Sabotage throttles Green conference as members left heartbroken over "Zionism is Racism" motion. thecanary.co The Green Party held its Spring Conference on Saturday 28 March, with members meeting online to debate and vote on the party's future direction. At the centre of attention is a highly poignant and emotionally charged motion: Zionism is Racism. Zionism is Racism After members overwhelmingly backed bringing the motion forward — despite earlier attempts […] | By

Benny Schaft (2026-03-28). Despite the unjust conviction of the Prairieland Nine, the struggle continues. workers.org On March 14, a Fort Worth, Texas, jury found nine activists guilty on charges of terrorism and attempted murder. This was in response to their role in organizing a peaceful noise demonstration at the Prairieland Immigration Customs and Enforcement detention center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4, 2025. The nine . . . |

WSWS (2026-03-28). Federal judge delays sentencing of Chinese researcher Youhuang Xiang despite "time served" plea agreement. wsws.org A right-wing judge has stalled sentencing to probe fines and finances, extending Xiang's four- month incarceration amid a DOJ/university witch-hunt of Chinese scientists.

Dr.Nadia Helmy (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…

Andrew Korybko (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 …

BARRY (2026-03-28). France's Communists Hold Back the Far Right, for Now. portside.org France's Communists Hold Back the Far Right, for Now |

Ed Sykes (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

Kenny Cooper (2026-03-28). Montgomery County announces new Norristown homeless shelter will finish construction by end of this year. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A new 24-hour, year-round shelter is one step closer to opening in Norristown. | The 50-bed shelter will be at DeKalb Center Norristown. Construction on the short-term housing facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. | The facility will provide social support programs focusing on career readiness, counseling, financial training and substance use disorder. Resources for Human Development, the county's nonprofit partner, will operate the shelter. | "On…

Editor (2026-03-28). Drugs, Sexual Blackmail: Shocking Confession Letter Exposes Israel's Red Crescent Spy Ring. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg and Jonathan Urmeneta ∑The Grayzone A bombshell confession letter obtained by The Grayzone reveals Israeli intelligence recruited an asset in the Palestinian Red Crescent, who admitted using drugs and sexual blackmail to create a "network of informants" which could infiltrate and destroy resistance groups. A leaked confession indicates the Red Crescent was infiltrated by Israeli intelligence, …

ptcnews.tv (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…

Doctors Against Genocide (2026-03-28). Saturday 4/18: End the Medical Apartheid in Israeli Prisons! Free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya! Free Them All! indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5wfGfiVZSCqA…

geo.tv (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…

newleftreview (2026-03-28). 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?

| Usama Iqbal | (2026-03-28). Pakistan temporarily eases banking rules for exports to Iran, Central Asia. tribune.com.pk The Ministry of Commerce has approved a temporary exemption from financial instruments, including bank guarantees and letters of credit, for exports to Iran, the Central Asian Republics and Azerbaijan via Iran's land route, it emerged on Saturday. | The development arose from a March 24 notification by the Ministry of Commerce received by The Express Tribune. | The exemption, issued under the Import and Export Control Act 1950, waived the requirement under Paragraph 3 of the Export Policy Order 2022, which mandates that all exports from Pakistan be made in compliance with Foreign Exchange Rules, regulations, a…

BILL (2026-03-28). Hegseth Prays for "Overwhelming Violence" in Iran in the "Name of Jesus Christ" progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…

Kester Kenn Klomegah (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 …

ICRC (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…

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental Institute for Social Research. (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.

Agence France-Presse (2026-03-28). Over 400,000 KitKat bars stolen, as thieves 'make a break' with 12 tonne shipment. scmp.com A huge shipment of KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. | KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestlé, confirmed in a statement on Saturday that "a truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range has been stolen during transit in Europe".

ICRC (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…

newarab (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

aljazeera (2026-03-28). Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff meet in Miami Open final. aljazeera.com Sabalenka seeks tennis's 'Sunshine Double', while Florida's own Gauff has reached the final for the first time.

Skwawkbox (2026-03-28). Orgreave inquiry finally underway. thecanary.co The Starmer government has finally announced the start of its bland inquiry into state violence during the 'Battle of Orgreave' coking plant during the 1980s miners' strike. The inquiry's brief should be to identify those who should stand trial or at least face disgrace for sending heavily-armed police, and soldiers dressed as police, to viciously […] | By

Editor (2026-03-28). What I Saw in Cuba Was Resilience. scheerpost.com Gerargo Delgado I traveled to Cuba this month. As a Cuban American, that sentence carries the weight of longing born of an estrangement from my roots. For much of my life, Cuba existed as a distant story, a place I knew only through descriptions from my father. I was there as part of an international …

newleftreview (2026-03-28). 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.

BARRY (2026-03-28). Friday Nite Videos | March 27, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | March 27, 2026 |

newarab (2026-03-28). US and Iraq to 'intensify cooperation' against attacks. newarab.com The Since the war began on 28 February with

Maria Pulcinella (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:…

Josh Breiner (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…

Theia Chatelle (2026-03-28). "Price Tag" Attacks Part of Effort to Expand Israeli Settlements in West Bank. truthout.org Al-Funduqumiya, West Bank — On March 21, a Palestinian vehicle collided with an ATV near the village of Beit Imrin in the West Bank, killing the ATV driver. Had it not been for the fact that the driver of the ATV was 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman of the illegal Israeli outpost of Shuva Yisrael Farms, the incident would likely have been handled as an ordinary traffic accident. Instead… |

A A (2026-03-28). Don't forget! Trump still plans to take Greenland. strategic-culture.su The U.S. considers Greenland part of its backyard, Joaquin Flores writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The late Ali Hossein…

Alex Lo (2026-03-28). How to win friends and influence people in ancient China. scmp.com The way Stephen Selby tells it, Guiguzi (ȨºË∞∑Â≠ê) sounds like the ancient Chinese version of Dale Carnegie's enduring self-help book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. | Given its contents and message, it should have been a text for the ages. After all, whether ancient, modern, postmodern, Eastern or Western, many of us still need to kiss up to wayward bosses and stroke their egos if we want to advance our careers — not to mention ancient despots who could chop off your head for saying the…

AFSC (2026-03-28). Saturday 4/11: Join the Apartheid-Free Movement: How Quakers are Working Together to End Apartheid. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/afscfriendsengagement/ev…

The Canary (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

Ed Newman (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). MS Dhoni to Miss Opening Weeks of IPL: Impact on Chennai Super Kings. devdiscourse.com Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to miss the initial two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season as per the Chennai Super Kings' latest statement. This comes after Dhoni, the celebrated wicketkeeper-batter, led Chennai to five championship victories before stepping down from captaincy in 2024.

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2026-03-28). Socialists Progressives Support the UN Declaring the Transatlantic Slave Trade the Gravest Crime Against Humanity. moderndiplomacy.eu 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 (AU) and the Caribbean Community (Caricom). The Caribbean nations, through bodies like the Caribbean Community, …

newarab (2026-03-28). Israel strikes south Beirut again amid Hezbollah clashes. newarab.com

newarab (2026-03-28). Bahrain probes death of jailed activist, denies Shia crackdown. newarab.com A

Paul Anthony Taylor (2026-03-28). Oceans of Poison: How Industrial Chemicals Have Infiltrated the Planet's Last Wilderness. globalresearch.ca The idea that the open ocean remains one of the last untouched environments on Earth has now been shattered.

newarab (2026-03-28). Sudanese artist Ahmed Umar and the art of belonging. newarab.com Engaging with traditions of ritual, embodiment, and devotion, Ahmed draws on these frameworks to reflect on queerness beyond identity or transgression. | In his work, he approaches it as a generative mode of relationality, discipline, and becoming — an interpretation that bridges personal narrative, spiritual inquiry, and cultural memory. | Through this lens, Ahmed's practice explores the intersections of…

Robert Ito (2026-03-28). Teaching LGBTQ History Is Required in California But Many Teachers Still Hesitate. truthout.org Olive Garrison has been teaching high school history in Bakersfield for the past eight years. Born and raised in the Central Valley city, Garrison has incorporated LGBTQ history into lessons, from the Lavender Scare, a moral panic in which thousands of gay workers in the 1940s and '50s were driven out of government service jobs, to the struggles of queer Americans during the Great Depression. |

Willem Moore (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

| AFP | (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). Global Artificial Intelligence Confluence 2026 Unites Minds for Innovation. devdiscourse.com The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University hosted over 180 delegates from 26 countries for the Global Artificial Intelligence Confluence 2026, focusing on AI innovation and its socio-economic impacts.

Skwawkbox (2026-03-28). Israel lobby's Green 'WhatsApp antisemitism' smear is itself antisemitic. Again. thecanary.co The hard-right, ultra-Zionist and genocide-denying Telegraph's claim of an 'antisemitic' Green party WhatsApp group shows the Israel lobby's desperation to halt the surge of Jewish leader Zack Polanski's party. And it appears, yet again, that the Israel lobby has no qualms about being antisemitic in its tactics. Green activists called Jews 'abominations' in leaked WhatsApp […] | By

newarab (2026-03-28). Iran kills 'militants', arrests dozens in security crackdown. newarab.com

aljazeera (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.

Lynda Carson (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.

Alan Waring (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…

John Malkin (2026-03-28). Insurrection Act – An Interview with Musician David Rovics. indybay.org Audio interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics.

Liza Rozovsky (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…

PBS (2026-03-28). Thursday 4/2: "White With Fear" Film: GOP History of Exploiting Racial Hated & Extremism to Amass Power. indybay.org Watch on PBS KRCB station on April 2 at 10 PM in SF Bay Area | Or watch on Comcast On-Demand | Or PBS App anytime | PBS streaming online anytime here: www.pbs.org/video/white-with-fear-tielvg…

| AFP | (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…

Skwawkbox (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

geo.tv (2026-03-28). Former Biden aide Shahid Khan meets US lawmakers on Middle East crisis. geo.tv Shahid Khan , Director of the World Affairs Council Boston, poses with US lawmakers and others. Shahid Khan, Director of the World Affairs Council Boston and former adviser to then-US president Joe Biden, engaged in high-level discussions on Capitol Hill this week with key US…

Josh Breiner (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…

Willem Moore (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

WSWS (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.

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-03-28). The US-Israel Alliance Exists To Fix The Problems Created By Its Existence. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The US-Israel alliance exists to fix the problems created by its existence. | The US and Israel have sown death and destruction throughout the middle east for generations, creating generation after generation of survivors who hate them and want them gone, and then it cites the existence of people who hate them and want them gone as the reason why the US needs to keep supporting Israel. | The US needs to help Israel harm people or else the people who are mad about being harmed might harm Israelis. It'

Chen Maanit (2026-03-28). Israel Court reiterates that state must adequately feed all Palestinian prisoners, not just underweight. haaretz.com Israel's Prison Service argued that Palestinian security prisoners are being weighed, and those with sharp weight loss receive added food and medical or dietary care, but the petitioning NGO said that inmates reported no improvement in food distribution, with some claiming portions had decreased…

newarab (2026-03-28). Protesters rally in London against UK far-right rise. newarab.com Tens of thousands of people marched through central London Saturday to protest against Organised by hundreds of civic groups, including trade unions, anti-racism campaigners and Muslim representative bodies, Saturday's Together Alliance event was billed as the biggest in UK history to counter right-wing extremism. | A separat…

aljazeera (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.

WHYY (2026-03-28). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Editor (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 …

WSWS (2026-03-28). Australia: More Victorian teachers and supporters call for better wages, conditions at mass strike. wsws.org "The conditions in schools are terrible. We did so much heavy lifting along with all the health services during COVID, and this is how we got repaid. It's just appalling."

Michael Cohen (2026-03-28). The hardening of youth in Israel's nationalist enclave. independentaustralia.net

Lyna Bentahar (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 |

aljazeera (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.

hindustantimes (2026-03-28). Iran warns Gulf civilians near US bases amid fears of wider escalation. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urging civilians in Gulf nations to evacuate areas near U.S. military bases ahead of potential strikes. As tensions escalate, advanced missile systems like Fattah-2 are being spotlighted, raising fears of a major escalation targeting American assets and regional allies. The warning comes amid reports of U.S. troop redeployments and operational strain, putting pressure on Donald Trump as the conflict risks widening across the Middle East.

Michael Rossi (2026-03-28). Central Asia's Active Pursuit of Clean Air and Energy. moderndiplomacy.eu As Central Asian countries continue to open the region more to tourism, international investment, and greater global attention through various nation-branding initiatives, environmental protection remains one ongoing transnational challenge. Specifically, addressing air pollution and smog that can cover entire cities for days, or even weeks, at a time, causing significant health hazards. Air quality has …

Ed Newman (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…

newarab (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…

newarab (2026-03-28). Pippa Small Jewellery: Where ethics, craft, and culture converge. newarab.com

United World International (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 …

Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica (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…

Rishi A. Kumar (2026-03-28). The Supreme Court of India Has No Spine. fairobserver.com On February 26, 2026, the Supreme Court of India banned a school book. It was a civics textbook written for 14-year-olds with a chapter titled "The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society." Among other positive aspects of the judiciary, it discussed judicial backlog and corruption. It cited data and actual quotes from former judges….

Willem Moore (2026-03-28). BBC disputes Tom Skinner's £2k Question Time payout claim. thecanary.co Tom Skinner is famous for three things: Not being political. Being a member of Reform UK (a political party). "Bosh". Thomas Skinner used to post long ChatGPT paragraphs about how he's not political, and he's just a normal guy grafting. pic.twitter.com/WjcwjD3ZUn — Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) January 20, 2026 In his efforts to explain how un-political he […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-03-28). China vows to further expand opening-up. ecns.cn China reaffirmed on Thursday its commitment to further expanding high-standard opening-up and domestic demand, sharing development opportunities with the rest of the world, and welcoming businesses from all countries to further tap the Chinese market amid global challenges.

aljazeera (2026-03-28). Philippine transport strikers say Marcos Jr failing to control oil prices. aljazeera.com Transport workers call on Philippines President Marcos Jr to focus on price caps and reining in oil companies.

| AFP | (2026-03-28). IRGC says it targeted US vessel off Oman's coast. tribune.com.pk

WSWS (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.

Mae Palty (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'…

Antony Vigilious Clement (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 …

aljazeera (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.

newarab (2026-03-28). Zelensky agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour. newarab.com Qatar and Earlier on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – during a previously unannounced flurry of visits to Gulf nations – said his country and the

WSWS (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.

Robert Freeman (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

| Reuters | (2026-03-28). Trump's signature on $100 bill to put him in small circle of sitting presidents. tribune.com.pk When US President Donald Trump's signature appears on $100 bills in June, it will end 165 years of the US Treasurer signing banknotes and place Trump among a small band of sitting global leaders, most heads of developing economies, whose autographs or images have graced their currencies. | Banknotes around the world often show the signature of a central bank leader, finance minister, or other ‌official associated with the printing and issuing of money. Trump's signature would replace that of the US Treasurer, which has appeared on US currency since 1861. The Treasury secretary's signa…

Maddison Wheeldon (2026-03-28). Vote of no confidence raised against Green Party chair by Stats for Lefties. thecanary.co The Green Party are conducting their Spring Conference online and issues appear to be aplenty. Specifically, it appears that insecure voting practices are now being employed which has raised concern amongst voters. In response, Eleanora Folan — of Stats for Lefties — has called for a vote of no confidence in the chair of the […] | By

| AFP | (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…

| Irshad Ansari | (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…

Skwawkbox (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

BARRY (2026-03-28). Iran War: Experts Offer 'Exit Plan'. portside.org Iran War: Experts Offer 'Exit Plan' |

Stanley (2026-03-28). Saturday 3/28: Let's stand in solidarity for something! indybay.org Some street corner somewhere…

APR editor (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…

independentaustralia.net (2026-03-28). Epicflow's new portfolio optimiser enters trials with the Dutch MOD. independentaustralia.net

Lynda Carson (2026-03-28). The military's contumacious apocalyptic pacifists. indybay.org Photo of the pacifist Kim Min-hyung, of South Korea.

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (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…

Isis María Allen (2026-03-28). Conmoción en la Catedral, una novela que atrapa. radiohc.cu La novela "Conmoción en la Catedral" del periodista y escritor cubano Manuel Juan Somoza fue seleccionada como "El libro del mes" por Ruth Casa Editorial, institución literaria con alcance mundial. | Ese reconocimiento responde a las ventas realizadas en Cuba y el exterior, tras su presentación digital al quedar suspendida la Feria del Libro de La Habana, no así el quehacer cultural en el país. | La obra- destaca la editorial- "logra tejer una trama maestra donde la realidad y la ficción se confunden en un abrazo mortal".
| En diálogo con el autor supimos que la novela está inspirada en la estadounidense d…

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (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…

Martha Rios (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…

Martha Rios (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…

Staff (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.

Isis María Allen (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,…

Martha Rios (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…

Mireya Ojeda (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…

Martha Rios (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…

Martha Rios (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…

Isis María Allen (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,…

Martha Rios (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…

A A (2026-03-28). La macchina infernale dell'escalation. strategic-culture.su Il culto della morte in Asia occidentale colpisce South Pars, parte del giacimento di gas più grande del mondo, condiviso con il North Dome del Qatar. Poi colpisce la centrale nucleare di Natanz. | Segue nostro Una linea rossa dopo l'altra viene infranta in successione. | L'architettura di una macchina infernale dell'escalation — senza via d'uscita — è spietata. | Il culto della morte in Asia occidentale colpisce South Pars,…

Martha Rios (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…

Martha Rios (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…

Mireya Ojeda (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…

Isis María Allen (2026-03-28). Conmoción en la Catedral, una novela que atrapa. radiohc.cu La novela "Conmoción en la Catedral" del periodista y escritor cubano Manuel Juan Somoza fue seleccionada como "El libro del mes" por Ruth Casa Editorial, institución literaria con alcance mundial. | Ese reconocimiento responde a las ventas realizadas en Cuba y el exterior, tras su presentación digital al quedar suspendida la Feria del Libro de La Habana, no así el quehacer cultural en el país. | La obra- destaca la editorial- "logra tejer una trama maestra donde la realidad y la ficción se confunden en un abrazo mortal".
| En diálogo con el autor supimos que la novela está inspirada en la estadounidense d…

Staff (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.

Mireya Ojeda (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…

María Josefina Arce (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…

Martha Rios (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…

Staff (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.

WiBOPM (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 …

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (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 …

Martha Rios (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…

Staff (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.

Staff (2026-03-28). Fiscalía Provincial de La Habana investiga asesinato de un menor de edad en Habana del Este. cubadebate.cu La Fiscalía Provincial de La Habana controla el proceso penal radicado por los órganos del ministerio del Interior, para investigar un delito de Asesinato ocurrido en la tarde del 21 de marzo de 2026 en el Reparto Guiteras, municipio Habana del Este, del que resultó víctima una persona menor de edad.

Staff (2026-03-28). Dieciséis personas detenidas por venta ilegal de combustible en La Habana. cubadebate.cu En los últimos días, la Policía intervino en varios servicentros Cupet de los municipios de Playa y Plaza, desarticulando una red que se dedicaba a la venta ilegal de turnos y acaparamiento de combustible. Resultados de los operativos: 16 personas detenidas en total.

Staff (2026-03-28). Cualquier decisión que tome Cuba. cubadebate.cu A veces escucho o leo argumentos que no comprendo. A veces un periodista pregunta escandalizado: øy qué va a hacer el gobierno cubano para dar soluciones a su pueblo? Es algo así como si en un patio de recreo donde un grupo grande estuviera pegando a un menor solo porque es distinto apareciera un periodista y en lugar de preguntar: øy qué vamos a hacer para que dejen de pegarle?

Maritza Gutiérrez González (2026-03-28). Cuba refuerza su producción arrocera: un paso firme hacia la soberanía alimentaria. radiohc.cu Como se conoce, el programa económico del gobierno cubano para 2026 tiene entre sus objetivo impulsar la producción de alimentos. | Para los cubanos, un alimento esencial de la dieta es el arroz y por tanto, este grano forma parte de la canasta básica que en los últimos años se ha visto impactado por la baja en los rendimientos. | De ahí que el Ministerio de la Agricultura anunció para este año una ambiciosa meta: sembrar 200 mil hectáreas de arroz, un salto importante frente a las 122 990 hectáreas alcanzadas en 2025. | Este programa, encargado al Grupo Empresarial Agrícola (GAG), tiene un plan que se divide en…

newleftreview (2026-03-28). 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.

A A (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…

newarab (2026-03-28). Morocco draw under new coach as Algeria, Egypt win big. newarab.com Morocco grabbed a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Ecuador on Friday in their first match under coach Mohamed Ouahbi as Africa's Ouahbi took over from Walid Regragui this month and saw his side trail to John Yeboah's 48th-minute goal in Madrid in their first game since the controversial Neil El Aynaoui headed home an 88th-minut…

Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine (2026-03-28). Sunday 3/29: Baked Goods Not Bombs. indybay.org Colusa Circle, Kensington…

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