2024-03-19: News Headlines

Fight Back News!. (2024-03-19). New Orleans Tells Local Business Leaders To End Support Of Genocide. popularresistance.org New Orleans, LA — On Wednesday, March 13, angry New Orleans residents disrupted this year’s New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) on its busiest day. Hosted by Idea Village, NOEW is a major networking event for tech startups, with the founder of Waitr as the featured keynote this year. Protesters disrupted this event 17 times, condemning Ideal Village’s sponsorship of the “Innovation Embassy” — a technological and trade partnership between the Port of New Orleans and the Port of Ashdod in Israel.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-19). Complicity in Gaza: Holding US Foreign Policy Legally Accountable. dissidentvoice.org On March 15, the next stage of an intriguing legal process seeking to hold the Biden administration accountable for its failure to prevent, as well as being complicit in, alleged acts of genocide taking place in Gaza, was taken. It all stems from a lawsuit filed last November in the US District Court for the …

WSWS (2024-03-19). Imperialism’s “final solution” to the Palestinian question. wsws.org The impending slaughter of civilians in Rafah is being organised and supported by the imperialist powers, which are facilitating a new stage in Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people.

Dennis Kahohi, African Stream. (2024-03-19). South Africa Demands Genocide Protests. popularresistance.org South Africa’s foreign minister has called for protests outside the embassies of countries supporting Israel. Naledi Pandor is urging people to make posters with the banner ‘stop genocide’ and says it’s time to ‘stand up and be visible.’ She made the demand at last week’s ANC dialogue on Palestine and says her country’s tough stance is about fighting racism, colonialism, occupation and upholding the UN Charter. Pretoria has taken Israel to the UN’s top court over its bombardment of Gaza that’s killed over 31,000 Palestinians.

WSWS (2024-03-19). Australian Labor government cancelling visas of refugees fleeing Gaza genocide. wsws.org Palestinians who had fled Gaza were instructed just minutes before boarding flights that they had been barred from Australia, leaving them in a desperate situation.

newagebd.net (2024-03-19). Ten biggest Zionist lies THE core ethos of humanity is kindness and truth but this is grossly violated by genocidally racist and pathologically mendacious apartheid Israel. Huge Zionist perversion and subversion of the west has enabled massive and false Jewish Israeli propaganda to become the dominant narrative in the west. Google Searches reveal the shocking extent of the adoption of 10 major Zionist lies about the Gaza genocide in the Zionist-perverted US and US alliance countries.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-19). ‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 163: Top EU Official Says Israel Failed To Prove Accusations Against UNRWA. popularresistance.org Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have spent their first week of Ramadan under Israeli bombardment and with little food and drink, which has led to the death of dozens of children from malnutrition and dehydration. | In the past 24 hours, Israeli forces committed nine massacres in various areas of the Gaza Strip, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health on Telegram, killing at least 92 people and injuring 130. Thousands remain under the rubble of bombed buildings. | For the 1.2 million Palestinians in Rafah, an Israeli ground invasion of the southernmost town of the Gaza Strip is imminent.

Reuters (2024-03-19). Gaza’s catastrophic food shortage means mass death is imminent, monitor says. scmp.com Global hunger monitor warns that escalation of the war could push half of Gaza’s total population to the brink of starvation.

newarab (2024-03-19). UN: 1 million face ‘catastrophic conditions’, famine in Gaza. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Mar. 17: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Sunday, March 17.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Israel provoking famine by blocking aid into Gaza: EU’s Borrell. presstv.ir Josep Borrell told a humanitarian conference that Israel has turned Gaza into the biggest open-air graveyard in the world.

newarab (2024-03-19). Impossible to move Gazans from Rafah as invasion looms: HRW. newarab.com Israel has said it would to allow Palestinians crammed into southern Gaza to leave before its planned invasion of Rafah, but experts have warned it was practically impossible to get those civilians out of harm’s way. | “Where will we go if they enter Rafah, and where will we get a tent, mattress and blankets?”

newarab (2024-03-19). Israeli airstrikes kill 20 in Rafah, central Gaza. newarab.com Twenty Palestinians were killed in the early hours of Tuesday in Israeli air strikes on Rafah and central parts of the Gaza Strip, Gaza health officials said. | In the southern Gaza city of Rafah near the Egyptian border, where over 1 million Palestinians have sought shelter, 14 people were killed and dozens others wounded in strikes that hit several houses and apartments, Gaza medical officials said. | Six more people died in another air strike on a house in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, they added. | In Deir Al-Balah, a town in central Gaza about 14 km (8.6 miles) south of Gaza City, the so…

Reuters (2024-03-19). Israel team to visit US over Biden concerns on Rafah, Gaza ‘anarchy’. scmp.com US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke for first time in a month amid growing tensions over the war in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Israelis fume at ICJ order to step up humanitarian aid into Gaza. presstv.ir The regime said South Africa’s repeated requests for additional aid to Gaza were an abuse of court procedures.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-19). Aid wars over Gaza: Australia yet to resume funding to UNRWA. greenleft.org.au

newarab (2024-03-19). ‘Flat-out lies’: US senator slams allegations against UNRWA. newarab.com

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-03-19). Yemen Simulates Possible United States/ United Kingdom Invasion. popularresistance.org The Yemeni armed forces have conducted military drills simulating ground battles against US and UK troops in one of its largest military maneuvers, which included the participation of Ansarallah-allied Popular Committees. | “During the military drill, an air landing by US and British enemy forces on a Yemeni village was simulated. Popular groups arm themselves to resist the invasion until the arrival of the Yemeni Armed Forces,” the Yemen Press Agency reported on 17 March. | Yemeni media released footage of the drills, named the “Promised Day Maneuver,” which shows the extent of Sanaa’s combat training.

Monterey Peace & Justice Center (2024-03-19). Friday 3/22: Salinas Protest Rally: Ceasefire in Gaza Now! indybay.org County of Monterey Government Center, 142 West Alisal, Salinas…

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Chilean protesters demand Gaza ceasefire, end to Israeli siege. presstv.ir Chileans take to the streets of Santiago, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Israeli siege of the territory.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Protesters block San Francisco airport, demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters urging ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the US’s military support for Israel, block the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport.

albawaba (2024-03-19). Decision rests with Yahya Sinwar: Ceasefire talks officially begin in Qatar! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the midst of continuing hostilities, official talks for a possible prisoner swap between Hamas and Tel Aviv have begun in Qatar. According to reports, an Israeli delegation headed by Mossad Chief David Barnea has arrived in Doha in order to initiate formal negotiations with members of Hamas.Anticipated to be lengthy and complex, the negotiations represent an important stage in settling the dispute. Separate rooms have been set up for Israeli and Hamas delegates, thanks to the mediation of Qatari and Egyptian officials.The talks are anticipated to go for around two weeks, with Yahya Sinwar, the head…

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-03-19). Israel besieges, storms al-Shifa Hospital. electronicintifada.net Journalists abducted, arrested and interrogated by Israeli forces.

newarab (2024-03-19). Israeli forces beat, abduct Al Jazeera reporter at Al-Shifa. newarab.com Israeli forces abducted Al Jazeera Arabic journalist Ismail al-Ghoul and his crew during a raid on Eyewitnesses cited by Al Jazeera said al-Ghoul and his team were beaten before being taken to an undisclosed location. | A broadcasting vehicle belonging to the Doha-based news network was destroyed by an Israeli tank, an Al Jaz…

Cesar Chelala (2024-03-19). Netanyahu’s Law of Unintended Consequences. counterpunch.org The Law of Unintended Consequences establishes that actions can have effects that are unanticipated or unintended. This is something that Israel’s Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu should have remembered before launching an offensive against Hamas that has cost so far more than 31,184 lives —most of them innocent women and children— without achieving his objective. Recently,

newarab (2024-03-19). How Biden’s port in Gaza will outsource Israel’s occupation. newarab.com In his State of the Union speech last week, President Biden He

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-19). Israel Steals 16 Percent of Gaza’s Territory for ‘Buffer Zone’. orinocotribune.com Using bulldozers and controlled demolitions, Israel has destroyed some 1,100 buildings in the zone so far | Israeli forces are destroying farmland and demolishing hundreds of homes as well as schools in Gaza to create an 800-meter buffer zone alongside the border with Israel, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Palestinians would be barred from the zone, which Israeli officials claim is needed to allow Israelis to return to settlements surrounding Gaza, which were evacuated after the Hamas-le…

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Iran, Syria should hold constant consultation to counter Israel: Top general. presstv.ir Iran’s highest-ranking military commander says Iran and Syria should hold constant consultation to counter Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Israel assassinates Gaza police commander in violent raid on al-Shifa hospital. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has assassinated a high-ranking Palestinian security officer after a violent raid on al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip.

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-19). Biden Knew Israel Was Bombing Civilian Targets in October. news.antiwar.com Biden administration officials knew back in October that Israel was bombing buildings in Gaza without having “solid intelligence” that they were military targets and continued to provide full support for the Israeli military operations anyway, The Washington Post reported on Monday. The report said that a briefing took place at the White House on October …

Mondoweiss Editors (2024-03-19). The real reason Israel stormed al-Shifa Hospital yet again. mondoweiss.net Israel’s latest attack on al-Shifa Hospital and the successful delivery of food aid to northern Gaza are connected. Here’s how.

newarab (2024-03-19). Netanyahu blasts Schumer’s call for Israel elections. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised remarks by US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for elections in Israel as “totally inappropriate”. | Speaking in the Senate, Schumer – known as a staunch supporter of Israel – slammed Netanyahu as a “major obstacle” to peace. | Netanyahu hit back in an interview with CNN on Sunday. “We’re not a banana republic,” Netanyahu told CNN’s “State of the Union” show. | “I think the only government that we should be working on to bring down now is the terrorist tyranny in Gaza, the Hamas tyranny that murdered over a thousand Israelis,” he added. | The…

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Over 13,000 children killed in Israel’s Gaza war: UNICEF. presstv.ir The United Nations Children’s Fund says more than 13,000 children have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

Editor (2024-03-19). Mar 19, 2024. sitrepworld.info Johann Sebastian Bach — Concerto For Two Violins Gags and Jibes, by James Howard Kunstler The Resistance’s Disruptive Military Innovation May Determine the Fate of Israel, by Alastair Crooke Russia — A Democracy that Works, by Paul Craig Roberts Russia Has Spoken… And the Elitist West Grumbles, by Finian Cunningham MoA: Selling A Predicted Behavior As Protest? The CIA & the Russian Fascists Who Fight Russia, by Scott Ritter Prof. Jeffrey Sachs and the JFK Assassination, by Ron Unz Don’t Equate The Violence Of The Oppressor With The Violence Of The Oppressed, by Caitlin Johnstone…

John Feffer (2024-03-19). Destroying the Lawn in Gaza. counterpunch.org Ever since it withdrew its settlements in 2005, Israel has periodically attacked Gaza. This shelling of locations throughout the narrow strip of land gave rise to the Israeli expression “mowing the lawn.” In other words, Israel was bombing Gaza on a regular basis to “maintain order.” Over the last few months, Israel has gone far

Larry Johnson (2024-03-19). Putin Wins, Ukraine is Losing and Israel Doubles Down — My Weekly chat with the Judge. sonar21.com

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Israel lost not just war against Hamas, but future forever: Iran. presstv.ir The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says the Israeli regime has not only lost its war against the Hamas resistance movement in Gaza, but has also wasted away its future forever.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Israel attacks Syrian military positions near Damascus. presstv.ir The Israeli regime attacks a number of military positions belonging to Syria near the Arab country’s capital of Damascus.

Ashoka Jegroo, Black Agenda Report. (2024-03-19). Top Democrats Turn New York City Into A Pro-Israel Police State. popularresistance.org New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City’s Democratic Mayor Eric Adams continue to use policing to stoke the crime panic of their own creation. They’re wrong to do so and they’ve been wrong for a while now. | In November 2022, I wrote about Adams and Hochul throwing more cops and more surveillance into the subway to validate the crime panic they both (but more so Adams) helped stoke. Since then, the crime panic has, as expected, persisted. But their actions this month have shown that Adams and Hochul just cannot stop pressing the “more cops” button.

newarab (2024-03-19). Over 13,000 children killed by Israel in Gaza war: UNICEF. newarab.com UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said on Sunday over 13,000 When asked if Russell was referring to the agency’s own estimate or was basing the figure on reporting from authorities in Gaza, a UNICEF spokesperson pointed to…

newarab (2024-03-19). UK suspends civil servants group over pro-Palestine activity. newarab.com A British network that represents Muslim civil servants was suspended by the government on Friday over its support of Palestinians and its criticism of Israel, a The deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, ordered the immediate suspension of the Civil Service Muslim Network (CSMN) pending an investigation into allegations of “antisemitism” following reports that the group held meetings to discuss the British government’s stance on the war on…

Mehmet Alaca & Ikram Kouachi (2024-03-19). Killing Of Rachel Corrie: A Life Given In The Struggle For Palestinian Freedom. indybay.org US peace activist Corrie was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer while trying to prevent the demolition of a Palestinian family’s home 21 years ago today, March 16th.

Chris Lombardi, Waging Nonviolence. (2024-03-19). Aaron Bushnell Opposed ‘All State-Sanctioned Violence’. popularresistance.org Levi Pierpont’s voice was steady, the day I called him to ask about his friend Aaron Bushnell. “He was the sweetest guy you’d ever meet.” | The 23-year-old Air Force veteran was talking about one of his military peers — whose name was suddenly everywhere. Four days earlier, on Feb. 25, Bushnell had set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., to protest U.S. support of Israel’s war on Gaza. | I’d reached out to Pierpont because he’d left the military last year as a conscientious objector, long before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that burst the blister of Israel’s long siege.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Hamas: War not confined to Gaza; Israel facing ‘extensive resistance front’. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israel has come to face an “extensive front” far greater than the Gaza Strip.

Kimberly Lim (2024-03-19). Singapore minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s visit to Palestinian territories a ‘visible gesture’ by city state. scmp.com Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s Middle East tour comes as Singapore becomes ‘more vocal’ on Israel’s actions in Gaza, observers say.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Iran slams raid on Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital, urges UN to stop Israel’s war crimes. presstv.ir Iran denounces Israel’s brutal attack on the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City as violation of all international rules and regulations.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). BBC to probe staff social media use after reporter ‘liked’ anti-Israel posts. presstv.ir The BBC is set to investigate staff social media use after a reporter “liked” posts slamming Israel as a “genocidal” regime and supporting Palestinians’ right to resist the Israeli occupation.

marketing (2024-03-19). UN Chief Calls On Israel To Ensure Gaza Humanitarian Access #Chief #Calls #Israel #Ensure #Gaza #Humanitarian #Access #Apple #Samsung #Google #AI #Chat #GPT #Cyber #Security. menafn.com (MENAFN – Nam News Network) | UNITED NATIONS, Mac 19 (NNN-XINHUA) UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, yesterday, called on the Israeli authorities to ensure complete and unfettered access for …

newarab (2024-03-19). Palestinian activist Janna Jihad reveals truth of occupation. newarab.com Janna was just seven years old when she accompanied her mother on a demonstration in the Palestinian village of As the protesters inched toward an Israeli army base on the edge of her hometown, Janna grasped an iPhone from her mother’s hands and panned around to catch the shimmer of Palestinian flags, juxtaposed by the olive green uniforms o…

Ikram Kouachi (2024-03-19). Israel Lost War Against Hamas In Gaza: Zionist Major General (Ret.). indybay.org “This is the most serious scandal since the establishment of the army,” he said. “We have already lost the war with Hamas, and we are also losing our allies in the world at a dizzying rate.”

newarab (2024-03-19). Trump fed up with Netanyahu, says he’d end Gaza war ‘quick’. newarab.com Trump oversaw the most pro-Israel administration in US history, announcing the move of the American embassy there to Jerusalem and recognising Israel’s illegal claims to the occupied Golan He…

newarab (2024-03-19). Israel turns Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital into battleground. newarab.com The Witnesses in Gaza City told AFP they saw tanks surround the hospital site. | Tens of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the war have sought shelter in the complex, according to the health ministry in Gaza. | The Israeli army had also carried out a No…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-19). Don’t Equate The Violence Of The Oppressor With The Violence Of The Oppressed. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The underlying assumption behind the claim that Hamas needs to be eliminated is that Israel should be able to inflict nonstop violence on Palestinians day after day, year after year, generation after generation, without ever receiving any violence in return.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Israel’s atrocities at Shifa Hospital illustrate military chaos, confusion: Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas also criticized the international community and the United Nations for inaction.

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Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-03-19). The Haitian People Have Created A Revolutionary Moment. popularresistance.org On March 11, de facto Haitian President Ariel Henry resigned after being unable to return from a trip to Kenya where he attempted to sign an agreement for military intervention in his country. Social movements shut down the airport in Port-au-Prince and neither the Dominican Republic nor the United States were willing to assist his return. Clearing the FOG speaks with journalist and filmmaker Kim Ives of Haiti Liberte, who has covered events in Haiti for decades. Ives says the current revolutionary moment is unprecedented and describes how the popular movement is organizing to wrest control from Western imperiali…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-19). What the US media isn’t telling you about the protests in Cuba. peoplesdispatch.org US authorities and corporate media have given extensive coverage of protests which took place in eastern Cuba in response to deteriorating conditions which Cubans say are a product of US policies themselves…

The Canary. (2024-03-19). Extinction Rebellion Protested Around The Entire North Sea. popularresistance.org In an unprecedented act of coordinated international climate protest, Extinction Rebellion activists from the UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands protested in solidarity with each other against new North Sea fossil fuels extraction. Under the campaign North Sea Fossil Free acts of civil disobedience happened all around the North Sea. The governments of these six countries are permitting new fossil extraction infrastructure, harming not only the North Sea ecosystem, but also committing the whole world to dangerous levels of warming.

Rafael Bernabe, Ed Morales, Portside. (2024-03-19). A New Alliance Could Change Puerto Rican Politics. popularresistance.org Puerto Rico has been a territory of the United States since the 1898 Spanish-American War. It had only US-appointed governors until 1948, and in 1952, Congress passed a joint resolution that approved its first constitution, which provided for limited autonomy. It would become a “Commonwealth,” but the island remained an unincorporated territory that lacked sovereignty and full rights afforded to US citizens, despite the fact that residents of Puerto Rico were granted citizenship in 1917. | Since then, the island’s politics have revolved around three political parties whose platforms are focused on its political s…

Sonali Kolhatkar (2024-03-19). Lessons From Legalization: The Problem Isn’t Cannabis, It’s Capitalism. counterpunch.org The United States government is likely to end the designation of marijuana as a dangerous narcotic sometime this year, potentially marking one of the biggest federal decisions on the classification of the drug in decades. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined that marijuana is less harmful than, say, opioids and other substances, prompting the Biden

albawaba (2024-03-19). Macron could lose power due to the Ukraine war! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After suggesting sending soldiers to Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron has lost favor. Polls showed that Macron’s position on the issue was unpopular with French voters, indicating a political change.Macron’s latest statement on sending troops to Ukraine seems to have angered French citizens. Recent surveys show Macron’s support has dropped 4% in one month, a worrying trend for the incumbent leader.A startling 72% of French citizens disapproved of Macron’s policies, while only 28% supported him. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is losing favor among youth. A majority of 55% of French residents now…

albawaba (2024-03-19). EU just gives Ukraine 5 billion euro to purchase weapons. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – It is significant that the European Union (EU) Council has approved the continuation of military aid to Ukraine to the tune of an additional ‚Ǩ5 billion. The clearance came from the European Peace Fund and signifies a major boost in finances for the struggling nation.This decision was recently discussed by the EU member state ambassadors that make up the Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER). It was made possible for the EU Council to accept it today by the agreement last week.The funds have been allocated to a particular project known as the Ukraine Support Fund (UAF), which…

newarab (2024-03-19). Putin celebrates election win, commits to war in Ukraine. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Russia ‘won’t stop at Ukraine,’ Biden says in meeting with Polish leaders. presstv.ir Biden warns Russia will not stop at invading Ukraine.

Terry Su (2024-03-19). Is Macron pushing the EU to rethink Nato leadership in Ukraine war? scmp.com A dragged-out war, a boon for the US, will leave Europe drained and weaker as a geopolitical player. In suggesting Western troops in Ukraine, Macron has shone a spotlight on the unviability of Nato’s strategy…

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-19). Russia’s Vladimir Putin addresses Red Square crowd after election win blasted by West. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin hailed the ‘return’ to Russia of annexed Ukrainian territories, after winning an election slammed as illegitimate by Western powers.

Peter Wahl (2024-03-19). The difference between wanting to and being able to. indybay.org The war has exacted an enormous price in terms of human lives, destruction, economic and political collateral damage in Ukraine, in the EU and worldwide. Its continuation would further increase the horrors.The war has changed shape: it has become a proxy war and a war of world order between the West and Russia.

WSWS (2024-03-19). Australia: Victorian public sector nurses and midwives must oppose union-government wage cut. wsws.org The ANMF has not advanced the demand for a pay rise, demonstrating that the union leadership is completely on board with the Labor government’s punitive wage policy.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). UN-mandated mission on rights in Iran lacks credibility: Rights chief. presstv.ir Iran’s Gharibabadi says the human rights report issued by the UN-mandated mission lacks credibility.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-19). Nuclear submarines may never appear, but AUKUS is already in place. greenleft.org.au

Reuters (2024-03-19). Gambia parliament debates bill to reverse ban on female genital mutilation. scmp.com An attempt to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting in Gambia was sent for further committee discussions by lawmakers.

WSWS (2024-03-19). Draconian crime bill becomes law in Washington, D.C. as “law-and-order” campaigns spread across the country. wsws.org The “Secure DC” bill is the latest salvo in the Democrats’ punitive attacks on the urban working class and poor.

WSWS (2024-03-19). Sri Lankan SEP meeting to launch two books on the Sinhala chauvinist JVP. wsws.org The JVP’s rightward evolution is not an isolated, national phenomenon but an expression of the transformation internationally of similar organisations into pro-imperialist outfits.

Raven Simone Maragh-Lloyd (2024-03-19). How Online Black Resistance Efforts Outlive Political Clickbait. counterpunch.org For my sanity, I’ve mostly avoided politics this 2024 season. Yet somehow, I found myself glued to the television for the recent State of the Union address — the “superbowl” for political nerds, according to The New York Times. I’m not sure why I was watching, perhaps to see all the hype about Joe Biden’s

Bloomberg (2024-03-19). Nvidia unveils new AI ‘superchip’ line-up Blackwell, succeeding dominant H100 chip banned from sale to China. scmp.com The new Blackwell chips are made up of 208 billion transistors and will be able to link with other chips, making them much faster at handling AI models.

George Wuerthner (2024-03-19). Lessons From a Record Texas Wildfire. counterpunch.org More than 1.24 million acres have charred a portion of the Texas panhandle and parts of adjacent Oklahoma. The Smokehouse Blaze is the largest in Texas history and the second-largest fire in the nation’s history. It is larger than the top 20 largest wildfires in California over the past 90 years. High PLains Texas panhandle.

Bloomberg (2024-03-19). EU backs new sanctions against Russia over Alexei Navalny’s death. scmp.com EU countries agreed to impose sanctions on 30 Russian officials over the death of leading Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny last month.

Gloria Arias Nieto (2024-03-19). The world of survivors vows not to forget. pressenza.com On Calle 26 in Bogotá, a corner has become a meeting place for the living and the dead, for the irreversible and the avoidable, for demonstrators and the disappeared, for denunciations, carnations and wakes. There, on the western side of the fence that separates the cemetery from the Centre for Memory, Peace and Reconciliation, the world of the survivors promises not to forget; they gather with banners or drums and pay homage to those who fought their battles from another dimension. | This corner is an antidote to cowardice; it shows that there is no worse silencer than inertia and that in a country like ours, on…

Ebony Aya (2024-03-19). The Hostility Black Women Face in Higher Education Carries Dire Consequences. counterpunch.org Isolated. Abused. Overworked. These are the themes that emerged when I invited nine Black women to chronicle their professional experiences and relationships with colleagues as they earned their Ph.D.s at a public university in the Midwest. I featured their writings in to get my Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. The women spoke of being silenced.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). ‘It was out of nowhere’, says passenger recounting LATAM flight incident. presstv.ir “It was out of nowhere,” says a passenger recounting LATAM flight incident.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-03-19). Boxers from Cuba and France to fight in Varadero. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 19 (Prensa Latina) Boxers from Cuba and France will hold a friendly match on April 5 in the coastal resort of Varadero, as part of a training base for the French team in the Caribbean island, official sources confirmed on Monday.

newarab (2024-03-19). Trump warns of ‘bloodbath’ if he loses US elections. newarab.com Days after securing his position as the presumptive

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Analysts say Jan-Feb data bodes well for robust 2024. ecns.cn Economic momentum gained traction in China during the first two months of the year with better-than-expected performance of both supply and demand, setting a promising tone for a robust 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). China firmly opposes the ROK inviting the Taiwan authorities to the so-called Summit for Democracy: spokesperson. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the ROK inviting the Taiwan authorities to participate in the so-called Summit for Democracy, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Monday.

albawaba (2024-03-19). Royal family removes Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan from website. albawaba.com

Reuters (2024-03-19). Cuba summons top US diplomat, accuses US of stoking protests. scmp.com Cuba’s government protested as interventionist comments from the US following demonstrations against power blackouts and food shortages by hundreds of people in eastern Cuba.

Stephen Koukoulas (2024-03-19). Tide has turned: ‘Economic management’ an election winner for Labor. independentaustralia.net

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-19). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-19). Judy Mundey: ‘More public housing is needed now’. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Investments by China boom in Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn Despite an unsettling global economic and political outlook, Chinese investment in the Asia-Pacific region is defying the pessimists and booming.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). China, NZ eye more high-level exchanges. ecns.cn During Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s latest visit to New Zealand, both sides reached fresh consensus over advancing high-level exchanges and collaboration in trade.

L'author (2024-03-19). The CAA Organizing Right Wing Anger Against Concord Tenant Protections. indybay.org The California Apartment Association has been strategizing with local MAGA organizers to stop Concord’s tenant protection ordinance.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Wang’s NZ visit comes at pivotal time in relations, analysts say. ecns.cn The official visit of Foreign Minister Wang Yi to New Zealand comes at an important time in relations between countries, analysts say.

newarab (2024-03-19). Open kitchens become lifeline for UK Muslims during Ramadan. newarab.com I once heard a quote that said, “The nourishment of the body is food, the nourishment of the soul is to feed others.” The Open Kitchens in both Hounslow and Nottingham embody this idea. Over the last 5 years, these community kitchens have been open every single day, throughout every Ramadan, Christmas, bank holiday and weekend, providing over 500,000 hot, restaurant-quality meals to those who need them most. | There is a real sense of harmony and joy at The Open Kitchen, with people of all backgrounds, races and religions welcomed by a friendly face, with no questions asked. There are no vigorous forms to fill…

Bloomberg (2024-03-19). Intermittent fasting linked to heart risk in study surprise. scmp.com The safety of intermittent fasting, a popular strategy to lose weight by limiting food intake to certain times, was called into question by a surprise finding from new research.

Santa Cruz Public Libraries (2024-03-19). Saturday 3/30: Understanding Mountain Lions in Northern California: Threats, Health and Conflict. indybay.org Felton Library Community Room, 6121 Gushee St, Felton…

NorCal Anti-War Action (2024-03-19). Friday 3/22: Shut Down Travis AFB. indybay.org Travis AFB, all gates. | @norcal_antiwar_action on IG for more info…

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Muslims in Jakarta gather to break fast on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir Thousands of people were packed inside the Istiqlal Grand Mosque.

newarab (2024-03-19). Main Iraqi Kurdish party to boycott local elections>. newarab.com The main party in

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Shopping trend takes retail sector by storm. ecns.cn Flash-express warehouses represent an emerging business model, are usually located in a warehouse and essentially sell all their goods online via deliveries.

newarab (2024-03-19). Iconic Egypt TV studio Al-Ahram now ‘crime scene’ after fire. newarab.com Egyptian authorities are to investigate The 80-year-old studio was severely damaged on Saturday night with the cause of the blaze still unknown. | The prosecutor general on Monday dispatched detectives to look into the fire, which has become a national issue…

newarab (2024-03-19). Palestine support on display in Ireland for St Patrick’s Day. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). China’s envoy calls for collective action on nuclear disarmament. ecns.cn China’s top ambassador to the United Nations on Monday called on countries to resist Cold War thinking and promote nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation together.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2024-03-19). California Juneteenth U.S.C.T. remain “hidden figures” who served during the US Civil War. indybay.org U.S.C.T – United States Colored Troops from the State of California remain “hidden figures” yet 1,918 served and countless U.S. Navy personnel. As we research our unique California Juneteenth Journey from Slavery to Freedom, those who paid the price is a good place to take a deep dive.

albawaba (2024-03-19). MrBeast’s new Amazon show biggest in history with $5m prize. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The popular biggest content creator on YouTube, MrBeast, has announced a new deal with Amazon MGM Studios to create the biggest competition show in TV history with a hefty $5 million prize and 1,000 contestants, coming to Amazon Prime titled “Beast Games.””My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms” said the 25-year-old creator, Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast. Adding in a statement “Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen. I hope to make the YouTube community proud.”Big news gamers I’m going to be f…

Maxime Perriot, Monower Mostafa (2024-03-19). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-19). Native American Lawsuit in New York Sheds Light on Dark Aspect of US History. orinocotribune.com By John Miles — Mar 17, 2024 | What is the legacy from which the United States draws its certainty in the righteousness of American exceptionalism? | “The doctrine of discovery refers to a principle in public international law under which, when a nation ‘discovers’ land, it directly acquires rights on that land,” according to a

WSWS (2024-03-19). Australian government to unveil new anti-democratic electoral laws. wsws.org Under the guise of placing limits on political donations by the wealthy, the legislation will erect onerous fund-raising and bureaucratic hurdles for smaller parties.

Katya Schwenk (2024-03-19). The Supreme Court Case Designed To Legalize Bribery. levernews.com

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Storm leaves widespread damages in various US states. presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states on Thursday.

newarab (2024-03-19). India: Mob attacks Muslim students during Ramadan prayers. newarab.com Five international students were injured at The group of around 15 students were offering prayers on Saturday evening when a crowd entered and demanded they leave the hostel and pray at a mosque. | The students said there is no mosque on the univer…

William J. Astore (2024-03-19). Pentagon Spending and National (In)Security. counterpunch.org In an age when American presidents routinely boast of having the world’s finest military, where nearly trillion-dollar war budgets are now a new version of routine, let me bring up one vitally important but seldom mentioned fact: making major cuts to military spending would increase U.S. national security. Why? Because real national security can neither be

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-19). The US-NATO War against Yugoslavia, the Globalization of War. globalresearch.ca

Robert W. Whiting, AACSG (2024-03-19). 2024 African New Year Day – 175th Anniversary of our California Gold Mining District. indybay.org The Dendera Solar Calendar is the oldest Zodiac in the world. It was originally in the ceiling of a small chapel atop a temple outside the town of Dendera in Kemet. (Classical Ancient Egypt) It has been dated to 30 BCE and is now housed in the Louvre in Paris, France. The ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) Dendera Solar Calendar included a year of 365 days. California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry showcased the possibilities (1840-1875) as the dawn of a new Golden Age has begun.

CIIS Public Programs (2024-03-19). Wednesday 3/20: On Being a Revolution With Ijeoma Oluo and Preston Vargas (Online). indybay.org

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Xi inspects Changsha in central China’s Hunan Province. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected Changsha, capital city of central China’s Hunan Province, on Monday.

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-19). In 9 Charts: India’s Growing Debt Problem Has ‘Crisis-Like Symptoms’. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Chinese residents not getting enough sleep, report shows. ecns.cn Chinese residents sleep less than 7 hours per night, according to the 2024 Chinese National Healthy Sleep White Paper, released on Saturday by the Chinese Sleep Research Society.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Storm leaves widespread damage in various US states. presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-19). White House to host first-ever US-Philippines-Japan summit to counter China. scmp.com US President Joe Biden’s press secretary confirmed the April 11 meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jnr and Fumio Kishida to ‘advance a trilateral partnership built on deep historical ties of friendship’.

Misión Verdad (2024-03-19). María Corina Machado Without Direction or Electoral Strategy. orinocotribune.com By Mision Verdad — Mar 18, 2024 | A new episode of improvisation and political disorientation in the ranks of the Venezuelan opposition has emerged following a video shared this Sunday, Mach 17, by the leader of Vente Venezuela, María Corina Machado. | Recently, the disqualified presidential candidate published a message on social media that attempted to convey an image of “serenity and firmness” in the face of recent events in Venezuela regarding the schedule of the presidential elections, set for July 28 of this year. | In her attempt to control the situation, Machado made a positive assessment that was di…

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Sama Festival celebrated in Guizhou. ecns.cn Sama was the name of a heroine in ancient maternal society of Dong people. The Sama Festival, enlisted as one of the national intangible cultural heritages in 2006, is held to commemorate their ancestor.

Associated Press (2024-03-19). Trump’s lawyers say impossible for him to post US$464 million bond in civil fraud case. scmp.com Donald Trump faced having assets seized as his lawyers acknowledged he doesn’t have the cash to appeal a US$464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth.

Art for Democracy & Flip the Vote (2024-03-19). Friday 4/19: People Powered Voting in 2024: Fundraiser w/ W. Kamau Bell & artist Lena Wolf. indybay.org doña restaurant | 3770 Piedmont Ave | Oakland, CA 94611…

newarab (2024-03-19). With 14,000 shoes, activists show cost for Gaza’s children. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-19). Egypt police thought Regeni was British spy: Italian court. newarab.com Italy has charged four Egyptian security agents with kidnapping and The four men are being tried…

Ray Hanania, Arab News (2024-03-19). Anti-Biden Coalitions Plan National Convention To Find Presidential Alternatives. indybay.org “We are done choosing the lesser of the two evils. Why do they, the Democrats, have to bring in bad candidates? Why can’t the Democratic Party be the Democratic Party for all of the people? You take our votes and then you turn a deaf ear to us? And there is no concern for us? They are not listening to us. How can they continue to support the killing of civilians? How does killing civilians align with anyone’s principles?”

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Foreign Ministry gets new spokesman. ecns.cn Lin Jian, the 34th spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, made his debut at Monday’s daily news conference.

newarab (2024-03-19). Gaza: Motaz Azaiza ‘anti-war’ comments divide Palestinians. newarab.com A post by 25-year-old Palestinian Gaza citizen In a social media post shared to his X (Twitter) and Instagram accounts, Azaiza wrote: “Those who turn a blind eye to the suffering and struggles of their own people should matter nought to us. Cursed be those who profit from our blood, scorch our hearts and homes, and wreck our lives.” | Although Azaiza’s post does not mention Hamas or any Palestinian militants, man…

Associated Press (2024-03-19). New US research finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana Syndrome’ patients. scmp.com The mystery of so-called Havana Syndrome, which struck down dozens of US diplomats, deepened after new research offered no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Xi congratulates Putin on reelection. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping reiterated on Monday China’s commitment to advancing the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era to benefit the two countries and their people as he congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection.

albawaba (2024-03-19). Oprah Winfrey tackles weight stigma in the Ozempic era. albawaba.com In a recent primetime TV special, Oprah Winfrey opened up about the complexities of weight loss and the stigma surrounding it, particularly in the context of the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.The special, titled “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” aired on ABC and is set to be available on Hulu.@Oprah is back with a special tonight on ABC to discuss weight loss medications. | Will you be tuning in? pic.twitter.com/AXQ6WaWNhS— The Cosmetic Lane (@TheCosmeticLane) Staff (2024-03-19). Cuba’s President Condemns Destabilization Campaign (+Santiago de Cuba). orinocotribune.com

Hank Kennedy (2024-03-19). The End of Church Militant. counterpunch.org We fighters for LGBTQ rights have to take our victories where we can get them. As state governments continue to try to take our rights away, as right-wing bigots fulminate about eliminating us from public life, as we reel in horror from the death of Nex Benedict, it’s nice to get some good news. What

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Cuba summons US diplomat after Washington’s ‘meddlesome’ remarks. presstv.ir Cuba summons the United States’ charge d’affaires to the country, denouncing Washington for “intervening” in the island’s internal affairs.

WSWS (2024-03-19). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Mass protests and strikes continue in Argentina in opposition to cuts in cinema and universities taking place, while 1,300 Airbus machinists in Montreal have voted to reject management’s offer and authorize a strike.

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Insights‰∏®Australian scholar: Chinese companies’ involvement in Australia’s EV development bound to happen. ecns.cn At the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia Penny Wong, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to pay an official visit to Australia. In the future, both countries will deepen their cooperation and bilateral relationship, therefore, China News Network had an exclusive interview with David Goodman, director of the China Studies Center at the University of Sydney, who said that the economic involvement of Chinese companies in Australia in the development of EVs is almost bound to happen.

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Major bridge in Macao reaches construction milestone. ecns.cn Officials in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Monday celebrated a significant milestone in the construction of the fourth bridge linking the Macao Peninsula and Taipa Island.

Reuters (2024-03-19). UK closer to passing Sunak’s Rwanda asylum law after changes overturned. scmp.com Under Rwanda plan, asylum seekers who arrive on England’s coast would be sent to Rwanda. Legislation will return to parliament’s upper chamber for votes on Wednesday.

A Guest Author (2024-03-19). Palestinian women against bourgeois feminism — a commentary. workers.org By Saher Al Khamash The writer is a Palestinian organizer with the Bronx Anti-war Coalition in Bronx, New York. Bourgeois feminism is a political perspective that overlooks the material realities of marginalized women in favor of upholding a capitalist, imperialist system. Bourgeois feminism splinters feminist liberation movements, often by co-opting . . . |

Khushboo Razdan (2024-03-19). Embattled Chinese battery maker Gotion vows ‘more vocal’ US strategy after filing lawsuit in Michigan. scmp.com ‘People have been hearing a lot of mistruths’ about the company and its planned US$2.4 billion EV plant, top North American official tells Post.

CADTM International (2024-03-19). Where is Zinaba? Where are the abducted Burkina Faso activists? cadtm.org

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-19). IDF disinvited from mental health conference. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Beijing opposes Burns’ definition of Sino-U.S. relationship as competitive. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry reiterated its opposition on Monday to defining the relationship between China and the United States as competitive, and rejected Washington’s restriction of Beijing’s legitimate development rights based on the excuse of competition.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Aerial footage of Japan rocket exploding seconds after launch. presstv.ir Japan’s Space One Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch.

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Meet trying to divide world, observers say. ecns.cn The “Summit for Democracy” is a meeting that divides the world along Western standards and is not conducive to global peace and unity, experts say.

David Carrier (2024-03-19). Why What’s Happening in Art Museums Matters Right Now. counterpunch.org Right now many Americans are very anger- and most of us feel deeply insecure. Why so much anger and uncertainty at this time? Of course there are very real problems. Anyone who has a functioning internet connection can see that. But if you think historically, then it’s natural to wonder why this particular time, in

Campaign for Sustainable Transportation (2024-03-19). Saturday 3/30: Will Hwy 1 Auxiliary Lanes Work? A Look at Transportation Alternatives. indybay.org Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos…

Michael Roberts (2024-03-19). Portugal: swinging right? cadtm.org

newarab (2024-03-19). Turkish police detain 12 after pitch invasion, violence. newarab.com The

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Enduring friendship with Xi fosters U.S.-China people-to-people exchanges. ecns.cn Lande, along with some other people from Iowa, became what Xi has affectionately referred to as his “old friends” in the U.S.. Many of them have since traveled between China and the U.S. to facilitate the bilateral exchanges.

Betsey Piette (2024-03-19). Protests target illegal sales of stolen Palestinian land. workers.org Each stop on the “Great Real Estate Event,” involving touring cities in the U.S. and Canada offering stolen Palestinian land for sale, has been met with mass protests by Palestine solidarity activists who forced some events to shut down. The tour features properties in illegal settlements in the West Bank. . . . |

City of Sunnyvale (2024-03-19). Saturday 4/20: Sunnyvale's Earth Day Festival. indybay.org Sunnyvale Civic Center, 456 W. Olive Ave.

Asma Aamir (2024-03-19). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Reuters (2024-03-19). Elon Musk defends his ketamine use as beneficial for investors. scmp.com The 52-year-old tycoon says he takes prescribed ketamine to help him manage a ‘negative chemical state’ similar to depression.

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Burst of flavor puts city in Gansu under spotlight. ecns.cn Thousands of diners have been making their way to the little-known northwestern city to try malatang, overwhelming local restaurant owners and contributing to local wealth.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-19). The Covid “Killer Vaccine”. People Are Dying All Over the World. It’s A Criminal Undertaking. globalresearch.ca First published on November 26, 2022 | *** | We are being accused of “spreading disinformation” regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. | The Reuters and AP media “trackers” and “fact checkers” will be out to smear the testimonies of parents who have lost their …

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Securities watchdog imposes lifetime ban on Evergrande founder. ecns.cn The China Securities Regulatory Commission plans to impose a lifetime ban from the securities market on Xu Jiayin, the founder and former chairman of real estate developer China Evergrande Group.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-19). Three thousand people march for native forests. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Tatler Asia announces 50 percent refund for Messi’s no-show in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Tatler Asia, the organizer of an exhibition match between Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Hong Kong Team, announced on Monday that fans who purchased tickets through official channels for the match will get a 50 percent refund.

albawaba (2024-03-19). Nickelodeon scandal: Quiet on Set exposes child TV abuse. albawaba.com The world of children’s television is often perceived as a realm of innocence and fun, but the recent documentary ‘Quiet on Set’ has cast a stark light on a much darker side of this seemingly cheerful industry.The film delves into serious allegations of abuse within Nickelodeon, one of the most prominent networks in kids’ TV, shaking the foundation of trust that audiences have long held.üî•üö®DEVELOPING: Here is the official first episode of Quiet On Set, the documentary that is exposing Nickelodeon for sexual abuse. At the end of this episode they go into great detai…

newarab (2024-03-19). Who is new PM of the Palestinian Authority Mohammed Mustafa. newarab.com A rare ally of PA head

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). National standard set for hotpot cooks. ecns.cn Hotpot cooks now have their own national working and evaluation standards, which will provide them a better opportunity to excel in their careers.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-19). Complicity in Gaza: Holding US Foreign Policy Legally Accountable. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Online outlets prove boon for smaller retailers. ecns.cn Micro-sized retailers in third-tier or smaller cities are increasingly opening online outlets to grow their businesses, with a greater number of women entrepreneurs operating such stores, according to a recent finding.

Angela (2024-03-19). Tuesday 3/19: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…

Drawing Room ANNEX SF (2024-03-19). Thursday 3/21: Roe v. Wade: Protecting Abortion Rights Panel Talk. indybay.org The Drawing Room SF | 599 Valencia Stree | San Francisco, CA 94110 | FREE…

Santa Cruz Police News (2024-03-19). Wednesday 4/3: Santa Cruz Police AB 481 Virtual Community Meeting. indybay.org Virtual Meeting…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-19). Councils, communities demand Labor rethink its pro-developer rezoning, housing scheme. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Inbound tour orders from 6 EU nations rise. ecns.cn China has seen growing orders for inbound tours from Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg following the implementation of a visa-free policy for these countries starting March 14, industry players have forecast.

Associated Press (2024-03-19). Freddie Mercury’s London mansion up for sale, first time since 1980. scmp.com Queen frontman died in the Kensington, London house in 1991 of Aids-related pneumonia at the age of 45. Garden Lodge is on the market for offers over US$38 million.

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Economist foresees boost to recovery. ecns.cn China is well on track to boost short-term economic recovery while leaving policy room to solve structural problems, including excessive reliance on the property market and the local government debt issue, a senior economist said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). ‘Yin and yang’ contracts identified as tax evasion. ecns.cn China’s top judicial authorities have identified so-called “yin and yang” contracts as a type of tax evasion in a newly released legal document.

Santa Cruz Public Libraries (2024-03-19). Thursday 3/21: Tenant Sanctuary: Know Your Rights Talk. indybay.org Community Room, Downtown Santa Cruz Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz…

Angela (2024-03-19). Tuesday 3/26: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson’s office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…

newarab (2024-03-19). Tunisia closes crossing with Libya amid border clashes. newarab.com Video footage has been circulated on social media showing a burning vehicle at Ras Jdir, accompanied by the sound of shooting and people running. | The interior ministry of the government of national unity in Tripoli was not immediately available for com…

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Killing of Hebei student ruled premeditated murder. ecns.cn The killing of a middle school student allegedly by three other students in Handan, Hebei province, was a premeditated murder, local police’s preliminary investigation show, China Central Television reported on Tuesday.

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-19). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Iran among top ten countries in manufacturing satellite, space launch vehicle: Minister. presstv.ir The Iranian minister of communications and information technology says Iran is among the top 10 countries in manufacturing satellites and satellite-carrying rockets.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-19). Honduras bets on interoceanic railroad project. plenglish.com According to Héctor Zelaya, private secretary of the presidency, who heads the project’s commission, the initiative will guarantee the well-being of present and future generations and strengthen the economic integration system. | During a recent meeting of that working group, Zelaya presented the achievements and agreements reached in Mexico at a meeting with Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcenas and other officials, with whom he learned about the experiences of the Maya Train and the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (CIIT). | He commented that those approaches to the Mexican experience will ensure…

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Multilingual Alipay to enhance foreigners’ e-payment experiences. ecns.cn Alipay, the digital payment arm of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, is allocating more resources to roll out translation services in 16 languages, to ensure foreigners in China can use mobile payments without any hurdles.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Thousands of houses underwater as dam leak worsens flooding in Indonesia. presstv.ir

albawaba (2024-03-19). Iran to sign substantial $13B deal to boost crude oil production in 6 fields. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to an announcement made by Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji on Sunday, the signature of contracts worth a total of $13 billion dollars is regarded as the most significant development in Iran’s oil industry, aiming to boost daily oil production in 6 fields as Western sanctions stack up.The official news agency for Iran’s oil industry, Shana, reports that agreements will be signed with the goal of utilizing local expertise to capitalize on six oil fields and increase the country’s daily output of crude oil by 350,000 barrels a day on the 73rd anniversary of the nationalization of the Persian oil…

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Potential Russia-NATO conflict just one step from WW3, Putin warns. presstv.ir “It is clear to everyone that this will be one step away from a full-scale World War Three. I think hardly anyone is interested in this,” Putin said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). China announces discovery of major oilfield in Bohai Sea. ecns.cn China has discovered a major oilfield in the central and northern parts of the Bohai Sea, with proven reserves of 104 million tons of oil, marking a monumental find in the region following a decade of search efforts.

Roger D. Harris (2024-03-19). Biden’s State of the Union Address Exposed by US Intelligence Threat Assessment. dissidentvoice.org President Biden used the bully pulpit of the annual State of the Union Address to describe a world that significantly differed from the picture presented just a month earlier in the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community. Information fed to the general public is deliberately spun to sell the imperial project. In contrast, …

Editor (2024-03-19). Bipartisanship at its best (or worst): The ban and the blather. workers.org As much as Democrats and Republicans try to appear different from one another, sometimes they can’t help sounding alike. This was obvious in the 352-65 vote in the House of Representatives to compel Chinese internet company ByteDance to sell the social media platform TikTok — or be banned in the . . . |

WSWS (2024-03-19). Questions remain surrounding Nex Benedict’s death following release of autopsy summary. wsws.org The summary autopsy report lists cause of death as suicide by overdosing on a medication combination which experts call ‘very, very uncommon’, while failing to list extensive injuries documented in the full report.

Angela (2024-03-19). Monday 3/18: Virtual Phone bank for Kina Collins! indybay.org

WSWS (2024-03-19). US layoffs in February hit highest mark since Great Recession. wsws.org US employers announced over 84,000 layoffs, as part of a continuing offensive against jobs to smash the resistance of the working class.

presstv.ir (2024-03-19). Deadly flash floods hit Afghan province of Herat. presstv.ir Flash flooding has swamped the streets of the city of Herat in Afghanistan, killing at least five people and causing widespread damage…

CADTM International (2024-03-19). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org

tvbrics (2024-03-19). Ethiopia’s revenue from electricity exports tops US$1bn in 1.5 years. tvbrics.com The country plans to further increase supplies…

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Three snow leopards captured by camera in Qinghai. ecns.cn Known as the “king of snow mountains,” the snow leopard is under first-class national protection in China and is listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-19). AUKUS and the martial academy. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-19). Don’t blame migrants for the housing crisis. greenleft.org.au

George Ochenski (2024-03-19). Politicians Ignore Reality as the World Burns Around Them. counterpunch.org Unless you’ve been living in a cave, the fact that the state, nation, and world are experiencing record-setting high temperatures is inescapable — as are the extreme and harmful impacts of global baking. Montana is no exception. Yet, as we suddenly transition from our non-winter to a scorching hot and very early Spring — our

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-19). Protesters Urge IMF to Deny Loans to Pakistan Regime. indybay.org During the busy evening commute hour on March 14, supporters from Tehreek-e-Insaf (the Movement of justice or PTI) the political party of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, protested outside the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The group was demanding that the controversial United Nations global lender “uphold democratic principles” and that the Fund investigate the country’s February 8, 2024 “rigged election” before releasing Pakistan’s final payment in a $3 billion dollar bail-out.

Sue Arnold (2024-03-19). War declared on logging industry. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). 4th China Cross-border E-commerce Trade Fair kicks off in Fujian. ecns.cn The trade fair kicked off on Monday, attracting more than 30 cross-border e-commerce platforms worldwide and over 1,500 exhibitors across China.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-19). Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Juvenile case shifts focus on social issue. ecns.cn The recent arrest of three boys who allegedly killed a middle school student has once again turned public attention on juvenile delinquents, sparking debates and discussions on the plight of left-behind children.

albawaba (2024-03-19). A royal ruse? Video of fake Kate Middleton and Prince William goes viral>. albawaba.com

Redacción Madrid (2024-03-19). Extreme police violence in the CIE: another reflection of institutionalized xenophobia. pressenza.com New testimonies from former prisoners and anti-racist activists once again denounce the daily beatings, humiliations, and degradations that take place in these places with total impunity. | By Alejandra Mateo Fano/El Salto diario | In mid-February, the brutal beatings suffered by more than 50 migrants at the Aluche Immigration Centre (CIE) in Madrid at the hands of a group of eleven National Police agents came to light through a few media reports. The assaults, which included blows, kicks to the head, and punches — one of the detainees had to be taken out of the center unconscious and bleeding — took pl…

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-19). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). 600-year-old magnolia tree blossoms in Sichuan. ecns.cn A magnolia tree with a history of more than 600 years blossoms with pink flowers in Shimian County of Ya’an City, southwest China’s Sichuan Province.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-19). Palestine and Labor’s hideous contradiction. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-18). Expert: ‘Growth miracle’ possible. ecns.cn China should be able to sustain an economic growth rate of about 5 percent in the coming years by achieving a relatively high growth in total factor productivity (TFP).

albawaba (2024-03-19). King Charles III alive despite spread rumors of his demise. albawaba.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-19). Chinese airlines increasing flights to U.S. ecns.cn Chinese passenger airlines are increasing their weekly round-trip flights to the United States to handle higher travel demand expected during the summer.

Independent Australia (2024-03-19). Serious News Network says farewell to Scott Morrison. independentaustralia.net

Longshore Movement (2024-03-19). Saturday 3/23: Justice For ILWU Injured Workers-Fightng Against The Dirty Dozen. indybay.org 2134 Martin Luther King Bld, Berkeley…

WSWS (2024-03-19). The Russian presidential elections and the tasks of the working class. wsws.org The fifth term of Vladimir Putin will be characterized by an expanding war and an ever greater social and political crisis for which his regime does not and cannot have an answer.

David Meléndez Tormen (2024-03-19). China gives local media its annual press conference on the “2 sessions” of the NPC and CPPCC. pressenza.com Yesterday, Niu Qingbao, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Chile, held his annual press conference on the sessions of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), also known as the “Two Sessions”. | These sessions took place from 4 to 11 March. They are not only crucial moments in the country’s domestic politics but are also seen as a window to the world through which China can reflect itself and be seen by other sectors and countries. | In 2023, the Central Committee of the Communist Party, led by Comrade Xi Jinping, will unite and guide th…

KYODO (2024-03-19). About 40% of Americans see China as top US enemy in new poll. scmp.com In a Gallup poll released on Monday, 41 per cent of respondents said China when asked to name one country they considered to be their nation’s ‘greatest enemy today’.

Santa Cruz MAH (2024-03-19). Thursday 3/28: HERstory Celebration. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz…

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-19). The World Bank and the Philippines. cadtm.org

Rooted Risings (2024-03-19). Monday 4/8: Activist Support Group. indybay.org Zoom Meeting…

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-19). Rafah en Gaza atraviesa una peligrosa situación de hambruna. telesurtv.net El objetivo de guerra declarado de Israel es acabar con Hamás, y ha dicho que esto sólo puede lograrse con un asalto a Rafah, en la frontera con Egipto.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-03-19). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.

teleSUR- jaa, MS (2024-03-19). Presidente Putin celebró aniversario de la reunificación de Crimea. telesurtv.net El mandatario ruso ponderó además los valores patrios de este pueblo que se ha mantenido firme en ellos durante décadas.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-19). Cuba presenta tercera edición del Coloquio Internacional Patria. telesurtv.net Esta iniciativa forma parte de la unión de periodistas de Cuba, lo que llevará a que se congreguen profesionales de la comunicación social, creadores de contenido, diseñadores y artistas.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-19). Lula: Brasil corrió un grave riesgo de tener un golpe de Estado. telesurtv.net No es la primera vez en las últimas semanas que Lula ha pedido a sus ministros que redoblen los esfuerzos para sacar adelante sus promesas de campaña.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-19). Funcionarios de prisiones retoman protestas en Cataluña, España. telesurtv.net Los trabajadores penitenciarios han anunciado que los bloqueos se mantendrán a lo largo de la jornada.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-19). Gobierno ruso califica de absoluta la victoria del presidente Putin. telesurtv.net El portavoz presidencial dijo que ese nivel del apoyo popular es una “victoria absoluta” y una confirmación de la aprobación popular de la política del presidente ruso.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-19). Cuba convoca a embajador de EE.UU. en protesta por injerencia. telesurtv.net La Cancillería cubana emplazó a que “si el Gobierno de los EE.UU. tuviera una preocupación mínima y honesta, sacaría a Cuba de la lista arbitraria de Estados que supuestamente patrocinan el terrorismo”.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-19). Suman 34 defensores de los DD.HH. detenidos en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El director de Litigio Estratégico de la organización Cristosal, Abraham Ábrego, expresó que hay una tendencia de parte de las autoridades de afectar a activistas sociales.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-19). Unicef confirma muerte de al menos 13.000 niños en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La directora ejecutiva de Unicef alertó que la hambruna es inminente en el norte de Gaza.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-19). Wallmapu_Pueblo Mapuche: Héctor Llaitul en su primer día de juicio político. indybay.org

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-19). Agencia Prensa Latina denuncia ciberataque en su canal de YouTube. telesurtv.net Con este hecho, se perdieron 64.500 suscriptores acumulados de la agencia.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-19). República Democrática del Congo restablece pena de muerte. telesurtv.net La Unión Europea (UE) lamentó este lunes la decisión del Gobierno de RDC y reiteró su “oposición firme e inequívoca” a este castigo, “en todo momento y en todas las circunstancias”.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-19). Israel lanza ataques contra Hezbolá en el sur de Líbano. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el alto mando israelí, aviones sionistas “han atacado una estructura militar y un puesto de observación”.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-19). Allanan vivienda del expresidente peruano Martin Vizcarra. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a los investigadores, Vizcarra concertó para tomar el control de PVD, donde, durante 2019 y 2020, se cometieron hechos ilícitos en tres proyectos por el equivalente a 54,2 millones de dólares.

Staff (2024-03-19). Japón finaliza cuarta descarga de aguas residuales de Fukushima. telesurtv.net Si bien el Gobierno japonés, OIEA y TEPCO mantienen la seguridad y la necesidad del proceso, persisten las preocupaciones de otros países y partes interesadas locales en relación con los impactos ambientales.

teleSUR- jaa, MS (2024-03-19). Cesan en Uruguay alerta amarilla por tormentas. telesurtv.net Las localidades más afectadas forman parte de las regiones es de Río Negro, Rivera, Tacuarembó y Paysandú.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-19). Palestina y Singapur condenan asedio sionista contra Gaza. telesurtv.net Casi 32.000 palestinos han sido asesinados en la más reciente escalada sionista contra la Franja de Gaza desde el 7 de octubre.

teleSUR- jaa, MS (2024-03-19). Entregan ayuda humanitaria a los afectados por las lluvias en Bolivia. telesurtv.net La mayor cantidad de afectaciones se registran en las zonas de La Paz y Pando, donde se declaró emergencia departamental y alerta roja desde el pasado 23 de marzo.

teleSUR, MER (2024-03-19). Presidente Maduro denuncia planes de Leopoldo López y àÅlvaro Uribe contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado alertó a la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana, a los organismos de inteligencia y contrainteligencia.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-19). Mexicanos exigen a EE.UU. acabar con bloqueo a Cuba. telesurtv.net Los delegados demandaron al presidente Joe Biden la devolución del territorio ilegalmente ocupado por la Base Naval en Guantánamo.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-19). Registran deforestación más baja de los últimos seis años en Brasil. telesurtv.net “Los primeros dos meses de 2024 terminaron con la tala de bosque más baja de los últimos seis años, desde 2018”, acotó Imazon.

teleSUR, lvm, JDO, MS, YSM (2024-03-19). Líderes del mundo felicitan a Putin tras victoria electoral. telesurtv.net Horas atrás el jefe de Estado ruso había obtenido el 87,19 por ciento de respaldo con más del 70 por ciento de votos escrutados, en comicios marcados por la elevada participación.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-19). OMS llama a reanudar ayuda humanitaria a Gaza ante hambruna. telesurtv.net “La situación del hambre en Gaza es devastadora: la hambruna es inminente”, afirmó el titular del organismo sanitario.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-19). ALBA-TCP rechaza intentos de desestabilización contra Cuba. telesurtv.net El ALBA-TCP apoya la denuncia de Cuba contra las campañas enemigas.

teleSUR- lvm, YSM (2024-03-19). Fuerzas policiales reprimen manifestaciones en Argentina. telesurtv.net La violencia de las fuerzas policiales se profundizaron en el Puente Pueyrredón, en la localidad bonaerense de Avellaneda.

Editor (2024-03-18). The Türkiye—Israel trade boom: Talk is cheap, but money talks. mronline.org While denouncing Israel’s actions in Gaza as a ‘genocide’ and ‘inhumane,’ Erdogan is stealthily supplying Israel and its military forces with all the necessary goods to keep on ticking.

Dr. Marwan Asmar (2024-03-18). Gaza Genocide: ‘What happened to us is beyond imagination’. globalresearch.ca

Imran Mulla (2024-03-18). ‘Divest from genocide’: Students protest Cambridge University’s investments in Israeli arms firms. middleeasteye.net ‘Divest from genocide’: Students protest Cambridge University’s investments in Israeli arms firms | Trinity College has invested millions of dollars in companies involved in Israel’s war on Gaza and businesses that benefit from the occupation of Palestine | | Protesters rally outside Trinity…

WSWS (2024-03-18). Artists protest at London’s Barbican Centre over suppression of opposition to Israeli genocide. wsws.org The episode is part of an ongoing conflict between the Barbican, the largest performing arts center in Europe, and opponents of the horrifying genocide.

Jacob Andrewartha (2024-03-18). Capitalist barbarism generates a new wave of dissent. greenleft.org.au The war on Gaza has become a radicalising force for millions of people around the world. Many are protesting for the first time and questioning the legitimacy of their governments for supporting genocide, argues Jacob Andrewartha.

Unicorn Riot (2024-03-18). Resisting Starvation in Gaza. unicornriot.ninja

WSWS (2024-03-18). Trudeau government backs Israel as it prepares to launch next stage of Gaza genocide. wsws.org A flurry of diplomatic activity over the past 10 days has made clear that the trade union-backed Liberal government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fully endorses the far-right Israeli government’s looming onslaught on Rafah.

WSWS (2024-03-18). Australian pseudo-left group Solidarity defends maritime union’s promotion of pro-genocide Prime Minister Albanese. wsws.org With Labor and the unions increasingly discredited, the pseudo-left is desperately seeking to channel opposition back behind these forces, which are complicit in the Gaza genocide.

Jafar Ramini (2024-03-18). The Israeli Genocide in Gaza May Spark a Palestinian Uprising in the West Bank. globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). PFLP: The New Zionist Massacres in Nuseirat, Gaza and Rafah are a Stain on the International Community. libya360.wordpress.com The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) emphasized that the Zionist enemy continues to commit horrific massacres against our people in the Gaza Strip, the latest of which was the horrific massacre of the Tabatabi family home west of Nuseirat, and the bombing of dozens of houses in Gaza and Rafah on the…

UN Relief, Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (2024-03-18). oPt: #UNRWAworks. Frontline heroes: the race against the clock to avert famine. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East | Since the start of the war in Gaza, more than 31,000 Palestinians have been killed. Now, more are dying from the consequences of the imposed siege, including at Yet, the number of aid trucks entering Gaza in March — an average of 16…

MEE staff (2024-03-18). Famine in Gaza expected ‘anytime’ from now, says UN agency. middleeasteye.net Famine in Gaza expected ‘anytime’ from now, says UN agency | New data reveal that the entire population in Gaza is facing ‘acute’ food insecurity and half the population could be suffering famine | | A Palestinian boy is bottle-fed at Abu Yousef al-Najjar Hospital, while Gaza residents face crisis…

Kathy Kelly, World Beyond War. (2024-03-18). When Starvation Is A Weapon, The Harvest Is Shame. popularresistance.org In a work entitled “Irish Famine 4,” Palestinian-American journalist and artist Sam Husseini combined grass and paint to commemorate a bitter time in Irish history when starving people died with their mouths stained green because, according to historian Christine Kinealy, their last meal was grass. Shamefully, British occupiers profited from exporting out of Ireland food crops so desperately needed. Over a seven year period, beginning in 1845, one million Irish people died from starvation and related diseases. It was a conscious mass killing.

Leila Warah (2024-03-18). ‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 164: Israeli army storms al-Shifa again, aid reaches Jabalia for first time in months. mondoweiss.net Over a million people in Gaza face “imminent” famine as UNRWA aid trucks arrive in northern Gaza for the first time in months. Meanwhile, the Israeli army’s Chief of Staff says “a long way to go” until Israel’s military objectives are achieved.

Kathy Kelly (2024-03-18). When Starvation Is a Weapon, the Harvest Is Shame. globalresearch.ca

Steven Sahiounie (2024-03-18). Israel Is Starving Gaza. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2024-03-18). “A Catastrophe That Cannot Be Described”: Palestinian Poet in Rafah on Daily Hardships Amid Israel’s War. democracynow.org We get an update from Rafah as the World Food Programme warns of worsening catastrophic hunger in the Gaza Strip and Israel continues to block most aid from entering the territory. Despite growing international criticism, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he plans for a full-scale ground invasion of Rafah, where over 1.4 million Palestinians are penned in after repeated forced evacuations from elsewhere in Gaza since October 7. “I’m hoping from the U.S. government to put a serious pressure on the Israeli government in order to prevent such a catastrophe,” says Mohammed Abu Lebda, a…

Dan Collyns (2024-03-18). Haitians face exclusion at the Dominican Republic border. america.cgtn.com Tensions grow between the Dominican Republic and Haiti as the humanitarian situation forces thousands of Haitians to cross the border to escape the violence and hunger on the Caribbean island. | Dan Collyns reports from Dajabón on the Dominican Republic’s border with Haiti.

Jordan Atwood (2024-03-18). Malnutrition crisis skyrockets in Gaza: One-third of toddlers face acute hunger amidst conflict. nationofchange.org In Gaza’s shadows, a malnutrition crisis grips its youngest, with one-third of toddlers in acute hunger. Amidst conflict, a generation’s future hangs in balance, urging a global call to action.

Staff (2024-03-18). Headlines for March 18, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Attacks Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital Again as Hunger Grips the Besieged Territory, “Totally Inappropriate”: Netanyahu Responds to Schumer’s Call for New Israeli Elections, “We See Our History in Their Eyes” Irish Leader Calls for Gaza Ceasefire in White House Address, Basque Demonstrators Evoke Picasso’s “Guernica” in Tribute to Gaza’s Victims, Putin Wins Fifth Term as President as Yulia Navalnaya, Volodymyr Zelensky Condemn Election, Donald Trump Warns of “Bloodbath” If He Loses Election to Biden Again, Special Prosecutor Quits Trump&#821…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Hunger Moves Thousands of Argentines to the Streets. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Argentinians will take to the streets of various cities to reject the situation of poverty to which far-right President Javier Milei and his policies have led. | RELATED: | “There’s no margin left. Hunger in our neighborhoods is a limit,” said the organizers, including the Union of Popular Economy Workers (UTEP), the Workers’ Pole, and La Poderosa. | “For months, we have been suffering from food shortages…

Staff (2024-03-18). Rachel Corrie: Parents & Friend Remember U.S. Activist Crushed by Israeli Bulldozer in Rafah in 2003. democracynow.org We mark the 21st anniversary of the death of Rachel Corrie, the 23-year-old U.S. peace activist who was crushed to death by an Israeli soldier driving a military bulldozer on March 16, 2003. Corrie was in Rafah with the International Solidarity Movement to monitor human rights abuses and protect Palestinian homes from destruction when she was killed. To this day, nobody has been held accountable for her death, with the Israeli military ruling it an “accident” and the Supreme Court of Israel rejecting an appeal from her parents in 2015. Rachel Corrie has since become a symbol of solidarity with the Pal…

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-18). Egypt demands US send ‘clear message’ to Israel over Rafah invasion. thecradle.co

MEE staff (2024-03-18). Biden warns Netanyahu not to go ‘smashing into’ Rafah. middleeasteye.net Biden warns Netanyahu not to go ‘smashing into’ Rafah | Biden and Netanyahu and had a ‘businesslike’ call after simmering tensions burst into the open over humanitarian aid and Rafah invasion | | National security advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a news briefing at the White House in Washington,…

Global Research News (2024-03-18). Selected Articles: The Real Reason Behind the US ‘Port’ in Gaza. globalresearch.ca By In offering “Israel” unconditional backing to effectively invade and occupy the entirety of the Gaza Strip, despite what officials may say, the United States …

WSWS (2024-03-18). Netanyahu doubles down on planned assault on Rafah. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel would proceed with its plans to assault Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza where over 1.5 million refugees are sheltering.

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-18). Netanyahu To Send Delegation to US To Discuss Plans To Attack Rafah. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will send a delegation of officials to the US to discuss Israeli plans to attack Rafah, the southern Gaza city on the Egyptian border that’s packed with 1.5 million Palestinians. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Netanyahu agreed to send “a senior interagency team composed of military, intelligence and humanitarian …

Democracy Now! (2024-03-18). Democracy Now! 2024-03-18 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 18, 2024; “A Catastrophe That Cannot Be Described”: Palestinian Poet in Rafah on Daily Hardships Amid Israel’s War; Rachel Corrie: Parents & Friend Remember U.S. Activist Crushed by Israeli Bulldozer in Rafah in 2003 | Headlines for March 18, 2024; “A Catastrophe That Cannot Be Described”: Palestinian Poet in Rafah on Daily Hardships Amid Israel’s War; Rachel Corrie: Parents & Friend Remember U.S. Activist Crushed by Israeli Bulldozer in Rafah in 2003…

Andre Damon (2024-03-18). Netanyahu Doubles Down on Planned Assault on Rafah. globalresearch.ca

Kit Klarenberg, MintPress News. (2024-03-18). Failed ICJ Case Against Russia Backfires. popularresistance.org As January became February, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a pair of legal body blows to Ukraine and its Western backers. First, on January 31, it ruled on a case brought by Kiev against Russia in 2017, which accused Moscow of presiding over a campaign of “terrorism” in Donbas, including the July 2014 downing of MH17. It also charged that Russia racially discriminated against Ukrainian and Tatar residents of Crimea following its reunification with Moscow. | The ICJ summarily rejected most charges. Then, on February 2, the Court made a preliminary judgment in a case where Kiev accused Moscow of…

MEE staff (2024-03-18). War on Gaza: Israel kills police officer in charge of securing aid convoys. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israel kills police officer in charge of securing aid convoys | Faiq Mabhouh’s efforts were credited for recent coordination between local leaders and Unrwa to secure aid from the south | | Palestinians flee the area after Israeli bombardment in central Gaza City on 18 March 2024 (AFP)…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Israel and Its Infanticide. telesurenglish.net The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) confirmed the deaths of more than 13,000 children since 7 October, as a result of Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip. | RELATED: | The Organization’s spokesman affirmed the international community’s concern about these figures and called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. | UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell noted that the world has never seen such a high rate of infanticide, even in major confl…

MEE staff (2024-03-18). War on Gaza: Christian Americans mobilise for Gaza ceasefire and against Zionism. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Christian Americans mobilise for Gaza ceasefire and against Zionism | Christians for a Free Palestine coalition organises demonstrations at 20 congressional offices around the United States | | Reverand Margaret Ernst leads a memorial service for those killed in Gaza, as activists bloc…

Adriaan Alsema (2024-03-18). Colombia partially suspends ceasefire with dissident FARC guerrillas. colombiareports.com Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez suspended a ceasefire with dissident FARC guerrilla group EMC in southwest Colombia on Sunday. The president ordered the military to resume attacks on the EMC in…

Ruwaida Amer (2024-03-18). No room to breathe at Ramadan. electronicintifada.net Gaza's displaced cannot go back to their homes.

susan abulhawa (2024-03-18). Reject Biden and build a better world. electronicintifada.net It is our moral duty to inconvenience, disrupt and expose Zionists and their supporters everywhere.

UN Security Council (2024-03-18). Yemen: Déclaration à la presse du Conseil de sécurité sur la situation en mer Rouge et dans le détroit de Bab el-Mandab. reliefweb.int Country: Yemen | Source: UN Security Council | SC/15631, | 18 mars 2024 | On trouvera ci-après le texte de la déclaration à la presse faite, aujourd’hui, par le Président du Conseil de sécurité pour le mois de mars, M. Yamazaki Kazuyuki (Japon): | Les membres du Conseil de sécurité ont condamné avec la plus grande fermeté les attaques commises par les houthistes contre des navires de commerce en mer Rouge, notamment celle du 6 mars contre le navire marchand True Confidence, qui a causé la mort tragique de deux marins philippins et un marin vietnamien, et blessé au moins quatre autres gens de mer. | Les membres…

Mitchell Plitnick, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-18). It Isn’t Netanyahu Who Is Acting Against The Will Of His People. popularresistance.org On March 14, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, long one of Israel’s most zealous supporters on Capitol Hill, made international headlines when he called for Benjamin Netanyahu’s ouster in new elections. In a speech in the Senate, Schumer said, “Israel is a democracy. Five months into this conflict it is clear that Israelis need to take stock of the situation and ask, must we change course. At this critical juncture I believe a new election is the only way to allow for a healthy and open decision-making process about the future of Israel at a time when so many Israelis have lost their confidence in the vision…

Mohammed al-Hajjar (2024-03-18). Israel’s al-Shifa raid: What’s happening and how we got here. middleeasteye.net Israel’s al-Shifa raid: What’s happening and how we got here | As Israeli forces launch a new raid on the hospital, besieging around 30,000 people, we take a look at the site that has been at the centre of Israel’s campaign in Gaza | | Palestinians who were wounded in Isr…

Staff (2024-03-18). Gaza kids don’t even have energy to cry: UNICEF. muslimmirror.com Tehran, IRNA : The UN children’s agency says over 13,000 children have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, adding many kids were suffering from severe malnutrition and did not “even have the energy to cry.” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell told CBS News on Sunday that thousands more have been wounded and the organization …

Staff (2024-03-18). The IDF PR Machine Works To Cover Up Israeli Brutality. youtube.com

Arvind Dilawar (2024-03-18). For Israel, Civilian Casualties Aren’t an Accident. progressive.org The Dahiya doctrine, expanded in Israel’s siege of Gaza, sees non-combatants as acceptable targets.

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Israel Launches Night Raid at Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital. telesurenglish.net Israeli occupation forces launched a military operation in the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City before dawn on Monday. | RELATED: | Heavy gunfire could be heard in the vicinity of the hospital. The Israeli Ha’aretz newspaper reported that there were fatalities and injuries in the hospital. | The Gaza-based Health Ministry said that the Israeli military attacked the al-Shifa complex, blaming the army for aiming “to continue destro…

Iman Husain, In These Times. (2024-03-18). Digital Resources For A Free Palestine: A Roundup. popularresistance.org In late November 2023, it was discovered that Israeli bombs reduced Gaza City’s municipal public library to rubble. The 25-year-old building was almost unrecognizable in the aftermath of the airstrike: Thousands of books, historical documents and archival material‚Äâ—‚Äâonce housed safely inside the library’s two floors and basement‚Äâ—‚Äâwere strewn across debris among chunks of ceilings and walls. | The deliberate destruction of Palestinian cultural institutions and objects is just one part of Israel’s genocidal campaign, which has…

MEE staff (2024-03-18). War on Gaza: Al Jazeera journalist beaten, arrested by Israeli forces from al-Shifa hospital. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Al Jazeera journalist beaten, arrested by Israeli forces from al-Shifa hospital | Ismail Alghoul and a number of other journalists were taken to an unknown destination | | A picture posted on Ismail Alghoul’s X account showing him reporting to Al Jazeera Arabic TV from al-Shifa hospita…

MEE staff (2024-03-18). War on Gaza: Israeli forces launch another raid on al-Shifa hospital. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israeli forces launch another raid on al-Shifa hospital | Around 30,000 people, including patients and displaced Palestinians, said to be under siege in the medical complex
| | Palestinian wounded by Israeli gunfire receives treatment at Gaza City’s al-Shifa hospital on 15 March 20…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). The US-Dominated International Order is Collapsing. libya360.wordpress.com Lau Siu-kai History will prove that the Russo-Ukrainian war and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were catalysts for paradigmatic changes in the international landscape and the driving force behind the eventual demise of the US-led “liberal international order.” During the Cold War period after World War II, two “international orders” emerged in the world, namely the “socialist…

Staff (2024-03-18). Gaza: 81 Palestinians killed, 116 injured by Israeli forces past 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk London, (The Muslim News): 81 Palestinians have been killed and 116 others injured by Israeli indiscriminate bombings in the past 24 hours in Gaza Strip according to Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza. New figures for total Palestinians killed since 7 October 2023 to at least 31,726, including over 13,000 children and 73,792 Palestinians injured …

thenation (2024-03-18). How the Palestinian Justice Movement Helped Starbucks Workers United. thenation.com Starbucks worker organizing produced a historic union breakthrough, and this victory came about in part because of solidarity with Palestine.

MEE staff (2024-03-18). Why people think the US bill to ban TikTok is linked to pro-Palestine content. middleeasteye.net Why people think the US bill to ban TikTok is linked to pro-Palestine content | Journalists, rights experts and social media users say move to ban TikTok is being pushed by pro-Israel lawmakers | | Representative Robert Garcia speaks at a news conference about TikTok, on 12 March 2024 in Washington…

aljazeera (2024-03-18). How is Palestine connected to the climate justice movement? aljazeera.com Beyond the devastating aerial and ground offensive in Gaza, how does the Israeli occupation connect to climate justice?>

Staff (2024-03-18). Gaza kids don’t even have energy to cry: UNICEF. muslimmirror.com Tehran, IRNA : The UN children’s agency says over 13,000 children have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, adding many kids were suffering from severe malnutrition and did not “even have the energy to cry.” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell told CBS News on Sunday that thousands more have been wounded and the organization …

MEE staff (2024-03-18). War on Gaza: Israel ‘endangering’ Marwan Barghouti’s life in prison. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israel ‘endangering’ Marwan Barghouti’s life in prison | Barghouti, one of the most prominent Palestinian political prisoners, is being isolated and tortured, a senior Palestinian official says | | Israeli security officers walk next to a mural depicting jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barg…

Jason Ditz (2024-03-18). Israel Strikes Buildings, Observation Post in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israeli warplanes continued strikes in southern Lebanon overnight and into the day, Monday. A building in Mays al-Jabal was targeted after what was believed to be a Hezbollah group entered it. Another building in Odaisseh was also struck, and Israel added they hit an observation post in Kafr Kila. Despite targeting a building apparently housing …

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-18). Israel Will Steal 16% of Gaza’s Land By Establishing ‘Buffer Zone’. news.antiwar.com Israel’s plan to create a “buffer zone” inside Gaza along its border with Israel will take 16% of the Strip’s territory, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing an analysis of the operation by Adi Ben Nun, a Hebrew University geography professor. Israel has begun the process of constructing the zone, which involves demolishing Palestinian homes …

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-18). Why Israel Is Building A Pier But Not Letting In Food! youtube.com

marketing (2024-03-18). South Africa’s Foreign Minister Says Citizens Fighting With Israeli Forces In Gaza Will Be Arrested #South #Africa’s #Foreign #Minister #Citizens #Fighting #Israeli #Forces #Gaza #Arrested #USA #Russia #US #President #Biden #Ukraine #War #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Peninsula) AP Cape Town, South Africa: South Africa’s foreign minister says her country’s citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arrested …

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-18). Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Talks Expected to Resume in Qatar. news.antiwar.com Qatari and Egyptian-mediated hostage deal talks between Israel and Hamas are expected to resume in Doha after a long pause in negotiations. Israeli media reported that the Israeli security cabinet approved sending a delegation led by Mossad chief David Barnea to Doha on Monday. Barnea received a “general mandate” to negotiate, but some decisions will …

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Gaza Strip: Death and Injury Toll Rises. telesurenglish.net On Monday, official sources reported that at least 31,726 Palestinians were killed and 73,792 injured as a result of the war launched by Israel against the Gaza Strip on October 7. | RELATED: | In their most recent report on the issue, the territory’s health authorities explained that the figure is higher because thousands of fatalities are still under the rubble. | In the last 24 hours, they detailed, the military carried out ei…

MEE staff (2024-03-18). Activists warn New Jersey bills applying IHRA antisemitism definition could stifle free speech. middleeasteye.net Activists warn New Jersey bills applying IHRA antisemitism definition could stifle free speech | New Jersey Senate is considering a law that would equate anti-Zionism with antisemitism, stirring warnings from rights groups | | People participate in a demonstration and march to demand that Israel en…

UN Security Council (2024-03-18). Yemen: Security Council Press Statement on Situation in Red Sea and Baab al-Mandab. reliefweb.int Country: Yemen | Source: UN Security Council | SC/15631, | 18 March 2024 | The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Yamazaki Kazuyuki (Japan): | The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms Houthi attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea, including the 6 March attack on the MV True Confidence, which tragically resulted in the deaths of two Filipino sailors and one Vietnamese sailor and injuries to at least four other seafarers. | The Council members also condemned the 18 February attack on the MV Rubymar, which subsequently sank on 2…

Dan Williams (2024-03-18). Victims of police torture in Mississippi recount abuse. america.cgtn.com The shocking story from the U.S. state of Mississippi that saw two Black men tortured by police officers. | One of the victims was eventually shot in the mouth. | Amazingly, both survived to tell their side of the story and the officers were eventually held to account for their actions. | CGTN’s Dan Williams reports as part of CGTN’s Race in America series. | Warning — some viewers may find the descriptions in the report distressing.

Ann Garrison, Black Agenda Report. (2024-03-18). New Media: African Stream. popularresistance.org African Stream was an idea I had after working as a journalist for many years. I was always trying to pitch stories about Africa, and even when I worked for anti-imperialist media, they would tell me, unfortunately, that people just weren’t interested in Africa, that their eyes were glued to the Middle East, North America, South America, and Europe. | I’ve always been passionate about Africa, so I was determined to prove that mantra wrong. I’m an African person, my future, my past and my present are in Africa, and I wanted to create an anti- imperialist platform focused on Africa, but with a global audience, not…

Ben Norton (2024-03-18). US TikTok ban aims to weaken China & protect Big Tech monopolies. geopoliticaleconomy.com The US government’s plan to either ban TikTok or force owner ByteDance to sell it to a (US) company is part of Washington’s economic war on China, and an attempt to protect Big Tech monopolies from competition.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). Does the Fate of US Arms in Ukraine Create Pause for Thought Ahead of War with China? libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic In recent months, advanced US weapon systems provided to Ukrainian forces have been cornered and destroyed on the battlefield by Russian troops. This includes the first ever confirmed footage of a US M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), the destruction of several M1 Abrams main battle tanks, and the further loss of…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-18). They’re Really Going to Try to Lay All the Blame for Gaza on Netanyahu. globalresearch.ca

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-18). You Can’t Trust Any Part Of This Dystopia If You Want Health And Sanity. caitlinjohnstone.com.au In a society where products are made to generate profit instead of wellbeing, you’ve got to be conscious and selective about what goes into you. | In a society where news media and punditry are produced based on the kind of ratings they will draw and how well they defend the powerful, you’ve got to be conscious and selective about what kinds of news media and punditry you let into your mind. | In a soc…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). Haiti: How Port-au-Prince’s Warring Neighborhoods United. libya360.wordpress.com Dan Cohen As the U.S. seeks to organize an invasion of Haiti, Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier and Toto Alexandre discuss the birth of the Viv Ansanm (Living Together) alliance and resistance to U.S. imperialism. With Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledging to land a Kenyan proxy force in Haiti, former foes Cherizier and Alexandre are united…

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-18). Sen. Graham Demands Ukrainians Keep Fighting and Pass New Conscription Law. news.antiwar.com Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) visited Ukraine on Monday and demanded that Ukrainians keep fighting against Russia despite the bleak situation on the battlefield and urged Kyiv to pass a new mobilization law. Graham sharply criticized Ukraine’s current draft laws, which exempt men under the age of 27 from being forcibly mobilized for combat, although under …

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-18). Trump Launched a Covert CIA Campaign to Smear China on Social Media in 2019. news.antiwar.com Under the direction of then-President Donald Trump, the CIA launched a covert campaign in 2019 on social media to turn public opinion in China against the government, Reuters reported. Former US officials said Trump’s authorization allowed the CIA to take action in China and in countries where Washington and Beijing are vying for influence. Operations …

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-18). China Maintains Increased Patrols Near Taiwan-Controlled Kinmen Islands, Where US Troops Are Now Stationed. news.antiwar.com

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-18). Idaho House Committee Votes Down ‘Defend the Guard’ Legislation. news.antiwar.com On Monday, a committee in the Idaho House of Representatives voted down the Defend the Guard Act, legislation that would prohibit the state’s National Guard from being deployed to a combat zone without a declaration of war from Congress. Four lawmakers on the House Transportation and Defense Committee voted in favor of the legislation, and …

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-18). Macron Says Western Ground Operations in Ukraine May Be Necessary at ‘Some Point’. news.antiwar.com French President Emmanuel Macron shows no sign of backing down on his bellicose rhetoric related to the war in Ukraine as he said in an interview published over the weekend that at “some point,” Western ground operations in Ukraine may be necessary. “Maybe at some point—I don’t want it, I won’t take the initiative—we will …

infobrics (2024-03-18). BRICS Will Create Payment System Based on Digital Currencies and Blockchain. infobrics.org The BRICS grouping will create a payment system based on blockchain. The effort is part of a specific task for this year to increase the role of BRICS in the international monetary system…

infobrics (2024-03-18). Neo-Nazi junta and NATO divert attention from losses by attacking Transnistria. infobrics.org If Tiraspol is left hanging, surrounded by hostile NATO satellite states and promptly neutralized, it would give the political West an actual, much-needed tactical and long-term (geo)political victory over Russia. However, precisely because of the strategic importance of the area the Kremlin is extremely unlikely to budge.

infobrics (2024-03-18). Latvia urging UK to ‘prepare for war’ with Russia. infobrics.org The Baltic state encourages the UK to resume conscription policies in order to be ready for a possible conflict against the Russian Federation.

infobrics (2024-03-18). India and Russia Forge Ahead with New Rupee-Ruble Deal, Reinforcing Historic Ties. infobrics.org India and Russia have launched a new Rupee-Ruble exchange mechanism, a significant step in their partnership aimed at boosting trade and economic resilience…

infobrics (2024-03-18). Why South Africa Must Leverage Its Relations with India. infobrics.org With India’s rising power and influence in the world stage, why has South Africa not fully leveraged its BRICS relationships to advance its national and international interests as it navigates geo-political contradictions between the Global North and the Global South where the US in particular still sees itself as the global hegemon?>

infobrics (2024-03-18). Five-Eyes ally questions Trudeau’s “evidence” that India is to blame for separatist leaders killing. infobrics.org The US and UK are waging an information war against India.

Staff (2024-03-18). US and allies continue to wash their hands off role in prolonging Syrian war. peoplesdispatch.org The US and its European allies issued a joint statement on the occasion of the 13th anniversary of war in Syria. The statement expressed concern over the suffering of Syrians and blamed the Bashar al-Assad government while remaining silent about their own role in perpetuating their suffering. The joint statement, issued by the US, the …

Natalia Marques (2024-03-18). Why are US lawmakers dead set on banning TikTok? peoplesdispatch.org Past efforts to ban the enormously popular app in the United States have failed. Recent success could be linked to the popularity of the Palestine solidarity movement…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-18). US and allies continue to wash their hands off role in prolonging Syrian war. peoplesdispatch.org Even after 13 years of war, the West and its allies continue to promote divisions in Syria through occupation of its land, theft of its natural resources, unilateral sanctions and military interventions…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-18). Massive police crackdown on student organizers in Greece met with widespread condemnation. peoplesdispatch.org Student youth groups across Greece have been protesting against the conservative government’s plan to allow foreign private universities to set up branches in the country…

Mazda Majidi (2024-03-18). China, Russia, Iran naval drills challenge US domination of the seas. peoplesdispatch.org The naval exercise carried out by the three countries was noteworthy given the geostrategic importance of the Gulf of Oman and the increased cooperation between the countries at a time of growing threats from the United States…

Pepe Escobar, The Cradle. (2024-03-18). Will BRICS Launch A New World In 2024? popularresistance.org Across the Global South, countries are lining up to join the multipolar BRICS and the Hegemon-free future it promises. The onslaught of interest has become an unavoidable theme of discussion during this crucial year of the Russian presidency of what, for the moment, is BRICS-10. | Indonesia and Nigeria are among the top tiers of candidates likely to join. The same applies to Pakistan and Vietnam. Mexico is in a very complex bind: how to join without summoning the ire of the Hegemon. | And then there’s the new candidacy on a roll: Yemen, which enjoys plenty of support from Russia, China, and Iran.

Zoe Alexandra, Walter Smolerek, Resumen English. (2024-03-18). Venezuela’s Election In The Crosshairs Of New US Regime Change Scheme. popularresistance.org Twenty-five years after Hugo Chávez took office and began the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, US officials have still not tired of dreaming up new plots to overthrow the country’s government. Five years ago, following the last presidential election, they attempted to install Juan Guaidó—a politician most Venezuelans had never even heard of—as the country’s head of state. And now, with the date for the next presidential election officially set for July 28, the Biden administration is gearing up for the biggest regime-change push since the Guaidó coup attempt.

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Ukraine To Receive 5 Billion Euros From New EU Military Fund. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the foreign ministers of the countries belonging to the European Union (EU) approved the Ukraine Assistance Fund (UAF), which will receive 5 billion euros in 2024. | RELATED: | This new military fund is included in the European Peace Support Fund (EPSF), through which member states have been co-financing the delivery of lethal and non-lethal equipment to Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian space militar…

Larry Johnson (2024-03-18). Can NATO Survive a Loss in Ukraine? sonar21.com Killing off a bureaucracy — whether civilian or military — is nigh impossible. But the impending defeat of Ukraine on the battlefield by Russia presents one of those watershed moments in history where the raison d’etre of NATO will be exposed as a fraud. Much has been made in recent months about NATO’s supposed growing strength by citing the addition of Sweden and Finland as new NATO members. But this is illusory. |

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2024-03-18). UNHCR North Macedonia Fact Sheet, February 2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Algeria, Congo, Egypt, Serbia, the Republic of North Macedonia, Ukraine | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | UNHCR supports the authorities in responding to the protection needs of forcibly displaced and stateless people in the country through a ‘whole-of-society’ approach. | North Macedonia is in the process of resolving all known cases of statelessness, in line with the #UNHCR is working with partners and the…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). Ukrainian Mercenaries Are Expanding Their Activity in Africa. libya360.wordpress.com United World International Every day, there is more and more new evidence of the presence of military special forces of the Ukrainian Main Directorate of Intelligence in Sudan. Providing that last year there was indirect evidence of their activity in Northeast Africa, now the Western media are writing about it directly. A week ago, the…

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2024-03-18). UNHCR Sweden Fact Sheet, February 2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Afghanistan, Iraq, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | Asylum system: Sweden has made significant contributions to refugee protection through a well established asylum system and continuous capacitybuilding. | Contributor of unearmarked funding: | Sweden is a top contributor of unearmarked funding, which allows UNHCR to address the critical humanitarian needs of forcibly displaced and stateless people globally. | Stable and secure status: UNHCR advocates for Sweden to grant all beneficiaries of international prot…

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2024-03-18). World: UNHCR Strasbourg Fact Sheet, Representation to the European Institutions in Strasbourg (February 2024). reliefweb.int Countries: France, Ukraine, World | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | UNHCR’s Representation to the European Institutions in Strasbourg was established in 1996 to promote collaboration with the Council of Europe (CoE), which is reaffirmed in biennial UNGA resolutions, and the European Parliament. | The Representation engages with CoE entities to facilitate synergies and joint advocacy to ensure UNHCR and CoE objectives and standards remain complementary and mutually reinforcing. | This involves work with the European Court of Human Rights, the Committee of Mini…

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2024-03-18). UNHCR Switzerland Fact Sheet, February 2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, Ukraine, World | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | The 2023 Global Refugee Forum was co-hosted by Switzerland and UNHCR in December, in Geneva. Switzerland inter-alia supported the participation of more than 80 refugees from around the world to attend the event. | Around 30,000 asylum applications were registered in Switzerland in 2023. Numbers are expected to remain high in 2024 (approx. 28,000), which will result in predicted capacity challenges to th…

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2024-03-18). UNHCR Ukraine Fact Sheet, February 2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Ukraine, World | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | Life-saving assistance: UNHCR delivers critical assistance to people living in frontline and newly regained areas where needs are most acute, and responds to new shocks and attacks on civilian homes and infrastructure. | Supporting internally displaced people (IDPs) in protracted displacement: UNHCR is providing protection services and humanitarian assistance to help IDPs with specific vulnerabilities, often residing in colle…

Community Organized Relief Effort (2024-03-18). Empowering Communities: Delivering Rental Assistance to Conflict-Affected Households in Ukraine (March 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Ukraine | Source: Community Organized Relief Effort | Please refer to the attached file. | On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine. The active conflict continues two years on, with 3.67 million Ukrainians displaced internally and 5.97 million Ukrainians displaced across Europe. Given continued shelling, extensive damage to over 1.4 million homes, an estimated $10.5 billion USD in damage and losses to energy infrastructure, and the exhaustion of coping strategies and savings, significant multi-sector needs are expected to continue for families on the frontline and intern…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Global Energy Forum CERAWeek Kicks Off in Houston. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the global energy forum CERAWeek is kicking off in Houston, Texas, to explore opportunities and risks in a turbulent energy world amid transformation. | RELATED: | The one-week forum will gather more than 1,400 speakers, addressing questions in energy markets, policy and geopolitics, company strategies, capital transition, climate and sustainability, minerals and metals, and other areas. | “We gather at a time of great change, opportunity and unpredictability in energ…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Somalia: ATMIS and UN Condemn Hotel Attack in Mogadishu. telesurenglish.net “The cowardly acts by al-Shabab militants will not deter our collective resolve to ensure a peaceful, safe, secure, and stable Somalia,” said the African Union Special Representative for Somalia. | The UN in Somalia said the terrorist attack on the popular hotel was a violation of the values of the holy month of Ramadan. Mar. 18, 2024.

WSWS (2024-03-18). Trump hails January 6 “hostages,” says migrants are not people, threatens “bloodbath” if he is not returned to the White House. wsws.org As Trump escalated his violent rhetoric and defense of his January 6 foot soldiers at an Ohio rally, Biden attended a $400-a-plate dinner in Washington D.C.

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Cuban News Agency Denounces Cyberattack against YouTube Channel. telesurenglish.net The Latin American news agency Prensa Latina has denounced the loss of its YouTube channel, Prensa Latina TV, as a result of a cyberattack. | RELATED: | The attack occurred on Saturday when the channel’s associated email account was hacked and its access and recovery credentials were modified, according to a statement issued by the Havana-based international news agency. | A U.S. company called MicroStrategy now appears in…

Alan Austin (2024-03-18). Trump & Orbán: The deceptive allure of strong men in power. independentaustralia.net

WSWS (2024-03-18). Australia: Staggering Labor losses in Queensland elections underscore wider political breakdown. wsws.org In the Brisbane western suburb of Inala, which has among the lowest income levels and highest unemployment rates in the state of Queensland, Labor lost almost half its primary vote.

WSWS (2024-03-18). James Crumbley found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for Oxford High School shooting. wsws.org James Crumbley, father of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, who killed four of his classmates on November 30, 2021, was found guilty on all counts of involuntary manslaughter on Friday in Pontiac, Michigan.

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2024-03-18). Total U.S. Billionaire Wealth: Up 88 Percent over Four Years. inequality.org Four years ago, the United States entered the Covid-19 pandemic. Forbes published its 34th annual billionaire survey shortly after with data keyed to March 18, 2020. On that day, the United States had 614 billionaires who owned a combined wealth of $2.947 trillion. Four years later, on March 18, 2024, the country has 737 billionaires with a …

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-18). Niger Breaks Military Agreement With US. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2024-03-18). Banned Books Back! & We Are All Sacrifice Zones. projectcensored.org In the first half of the show Libertie Valance and Cindy Barukh Milstein join host Eleanor Goldfield to talk about how a small coop bookshop in Asheville, NC came to be the keeper of more than 20,000 youth books banned in Florida, the emergence of the Banned Books Back! initiative,…

Staff (2024-03-18). Omar Abdullah accuses J&K administration of delaying Assembly elections. muslimmirror.com SRINAGAR : National Conference Vice President and former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday accused the administration of delaying Assembly elections in the UT. Talking to reporters after starting the NC poll campaign for the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, he said: “We wanted simultaneous elections along with Lok Sabha elections. But, it did not happen. The …

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-03-18). Insecurity and unemployment among the biggest concerns of Dominicans. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, March 18 (Prensa Latina) Citizen insecurity, the high cost of living and unemployment are today the main concerns of Dominicans, according to the most recent Gallup RCC Media survey, released today.

Staff (2024-03-18). Omar Abdullah accuses J&K administration of delaying Assembly elections. muslimmirror.com SRINAGAR : National Conference Vice President and former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday accused the administration of delaying Assembly elections in the UT. Talking to reporters after starting the NC poll campaign for the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, he said: “We wanted simultaneous elections along with Lok Sabha elections. But, it did not happen. The …

Kate Horgan (2024-03-18). Banned Books Back! & We Are All Sacrifice Zones. projectcensored.org In the first half of the show Libertie Valance and Cindy Barukh Milstein join host Eleanor Goldfield to talk about how a small coop bookshop in Asheville, NC came to be the keeper of more than 20,000 youth books banned in Florida, the emergence of the Banned Books Back! initiative,…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Brazil: Illegal Deforestation in the Amazon Fell by 63 Percent. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Institute of Man and the Environment in the Amazon (IMAZON) published a study showing that illegal deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon was reduced to 196 square kilometers in January and February. | RELATED: | This figure represents a drop of 63 percent of the deforested area with respect to the area destroyed in the same period last year. | In the first two months of 2023, at least 523 square k…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). ALBA-TCP Condemns Attempts to Interfere and Destabilize Cuba. telesurenglish.net This Monday, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People’s Trade Agreement (ALBA-TCP), condemned, through a statement, attempts to destabilize the Republic of Cuba, through external interference. | RELATED: | In the note the alliance member states asserted that, “the government of the United States continues its attempts to provoke a social outbreak, tightening the economic siege, sabotaging…

Staff (2024-03-18). ‘Huge Victory’: How the US Was Forced to Remove Sanctions on Zimbabwe. youtube.com The US has lifted its two-decade-old unilateral and illegal sanctions program on Zimbabwe, opting instead for targeted sanctions on specific individuals and entities, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Zimbabwe stands as one of the most sanctioned countries in the world, as the Western powers seek to destabilize the country to punish the country for resisting their …

tvbrics (2024-03-18). UAE banking sector continues to grow: Central Bank’s successful strategy is a key factor. tvbrics.com The UAE Central Bank aims to support economic and financial stability in the UAE…

isabella (2024-03-18). National Donor-Advised Funds Are Hiding Behind Donation Processors to Make Themselves Look Better. inequality.org

teleSUR (2024-03-18). US-Based Politicians and Terrorists Were Left Wanting: Diaz-Canel. telesurenglish.net On Monday, President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned that the recent events in the city of Santiago de Cuba are being exploited by enemies of the Revolution for destabilizing purposes. | RELATED: | “Yesterday, a parade of infamous wanted to come out to dance with the pain of the Cubans. From Florida, mediocre politicians and social media terrorists lined up to heat the streets of Cuba with interference messages and calls fo…

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-18). Over 2,500 missing people annualy in Paraguay. plenglish.com The State lacks records and mechanisms to cope with the surging toll of citizens who left their homes and did not return, the Coordinator for the Defense of the Rights of Children and Adolescents added. | The missing people, which include thousands of minors who left their homes and wandered the streets without records, only reappeared in 50% of cases and the rest’s fate is unknown, Anibal Cabrera, head of that entity, detailed. | Caberra admitted the possibility that those missing children and adolescents “are objects of sexual or labor exploitation, turned into slaves of groups.” | The existence of such uncontr…

cameron orr (2024-03-18). The working class and the struggle for democracy. cpusa.org “Democracy for an insignificant minority, democracy for the rich, that is the democracy of capitalist society.” —V.I. Lenin | The working-class has enormous stakes in the struggle for democracy. In fact, it was Karl Marx and Fredreich Engels who wrote in the Communist Manifesto that the first step in the revolution would be to

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Honduras Committed with the Inter-Oceanic Railroad Project. telesurenglish.net The interoceanic railroad in this Central American country, according to initial estimates, will cost some 20 billion dollars and will be developed over a period of 10 to 15 years. | The United States, China, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea and Qatar have shown interest in the development of the megaproject. Mar. 18, 2024.

Eric Brooks (2024-03-18). Environmental Crises and Class Struggle. cpusa.org It is important that the main political discussion document identifies the climate change crisis as a crucial aspect of the general crisis of the capitalist system, as one of the elements which capitalism cannot solve on its own. | The climate crisis is getting worse. The extreme weather events, multi-year droughts, mega-fires, intense hurricanes, melting permafrost and glaciers and ice sheets, are all piling up, happening with much greater frequency. It’s already worse than the predictions from just a few years ago. There are several reasons for this. | One reason is that only consensus science is accepted. T…

UN News Centre (2024-03-18). Iran: Repression continues two years after nationwide protests. reliefweb.int Country: Iran (Islamic Republic of) | Source: UN News Centre | Iranian security forces shot hundreds of people who took part in widespread protests sparked by the death of Jina Mahsa Amini while she was in the custody of the country’s so-called morality police, top independent human rights investigators said on Monday. | Addressing the

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-18). HIV mRNA Vaccine Has Failed Phase I Trials: Dr William Mattis. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2024-03-18). Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra concludes with show of strength in Mumbai. muslimmirror.com Top leaders of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) congregated at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Sunday to conclude Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which commenced in Manipur in January. The gathering of strength occurred the day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the Lok Sabha elections schedule. During …

teleSUR (2024-03-18). German Housing Crisis Shows No Sign of Easing: Destatis. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) informed tthat Germany’s housing crisis has shown no sign of easing, with a 23.5-percent decline in the number of residential building permits issued in January compared to the same period of 2023. | RELATED: | Only 16,800 apartments were granted building permits in January. Last year, 260,100 building permits were issued for apartments, the lowest level since 2012. | “The new year has started with furt…

Staff (2024-03-18). Gujarat University Namaz row : International students to be relocated, three more held. muslimmirror.com AHMEDABAD : International students of Gujarat University are set to be relocated to a new hostel and three more arrests were made on Monday in the wake of the recent attack on scholars during a prayer session in their hostel. This decision to relocate the international students was taken after a group of assailants forcefully …

tvbrics (2024-03-18). Brazil creates thousands of vacancies in January. tvbrics.com This was the best result for the month since 2021…

Eric Brooks (2024-03-18). For consideration of national oppression in our discussion. cpusa.org My first reading of the discussion documents began with the call to the conference Join Us For the 32ndNational Convention. It opens inviting folks with date and place and noting the participation of large numbers of new members. The next paragraph notes the current crisis to be discussed and the third brings out the main danger, the growing threat of fascism. I identify with these points and the main document Forward Together with consideration of the points below. | The fourth paragraph points to the growing struggle for democracy. It points to key upsurges of popular struggle by African Americans, Native Am…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Violence in Mexico: Michoacán Commissioner Decapitated. telesurenglish.net The regional commissioner in Pátzcuaro de la Guardia de Michoacán, in Mexico, Kristel García Hurtado, was decapited on Sunday night in the town of San Juan Tumbio. | RELATED: | Along with Kristel, her two bodyguards were killed and the patrol in which they were traveling was burned to the edge of the road. | According to preliminary reports, the criminals lowered the officers from the vehicle, killed them and the…

Caleb Crowder (2024-03-18). Updates: Billionaire Wealth, U.S. Job Losses and Pandemic Profiteers. ips-dc.org March 18, 2024 update: | Total U.S. Billionaire Wealth: Up 88 Percent over Four Years: | Four years ago, the United States entered the Covid-19 pandemic. Forbes published its Four years later, on March 18, 2024, the country has 737 billionaires with a combined wealth of $5.529 tril…

WSWS (2024-03-18). Mount Sinai Health System fined $2 million for persistent understaffing. wsws.org The latest penalties demonstrate that the contract imposed by the New York State Nurses Association has institutionalized understaffing.

WSWS (2024-03-18). German train drivers’ union GDL discusses accepting arbitration. wsws.org After workers on Germany’s railways, in public transport and at airports proved once again over the past week their readiness to fight for better working conditions and wages, the trade unions are beating a retreat.

Staff (2024-03-18). Saudi Crown Prince reaffirms full support for crisis-hit Pakistan. muslimmirror.com Islamabad : Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on March 16 assured newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif full support for Pakistan which has been going through a tough economic phase. Riyadh has supported cash-strapped Pakistan in recent years by depositing and rolling over large sums of greenbacks to shore up the …

Editor (2024-03-18). Internet ‘gardeners’ resist the communication blackout of Gaza. mronline.org Since October, Gaza has been an internet black hole. But the Italian NGO ACS has helped build a network of e-SIM internet hotspots known as the Gazaweb.

WSWS (2024-03-18). UK Conservative government in meltdown as plotting intensifies to remove Sunak. wsws.org Under conditions of seemingly irresolvable Tory meltdown, the ruling class is working closely with Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party to prepare a politically like-for-like replacement to rescue British capitalism.

Anonymous Contributor (2024-03-18). Friendly Invite to Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair! itsgoingdown.org Announcing the annual Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair (ACAB) from June 28th to 30th in so-called Asheville, NC. From June 28th to 30th, 2024, Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair (ACAB) will once again converge on so-called Asheville, NC, opening a space for all of us committed to liberation and world-building in the here and now to plot…

Editor (2024-03-18). The Central African Republic—the end of Franàßafrique and the return of imperialist competition. mronline.org The Central African Republic has, despite being at the centre of the continent, been a country on the margins of global power since independence. Despite a conflict which has lasted for more than a decade, the country remains largely ignored. Ben Jackson writes that while African conflicts are often underreported, for example the war in Sudan barely gets a mention, the situation in the Central African Republic demands our attention.

Sammy Kotwani (2024-03-18). India’s Perspectives on BRICS’ Economic Architecture. Russia and The Expansion of BRICS. globalresearch.ca

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-18). UN expects Dominican Republic and Haiti to broaden air transit. plenglish.com United Nations, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) The UN ensured on Monday to expect the broadening of regular transit between the Dominican Republic and Haiti to have better access for humanitarian shipments to Port-au-Prince.

Volkan àñzdemir (2024-03-18). March 2024 Russia Presidential Election: Russia and “Putin 3.0” globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). Russia Defeats NATO-US in Electoral Political War. libya360.wordpress.com Ollantay Itzamná 76% went to the polls, and 89% of the votes were to re-elect not only Vladimir Putin as president, but to ratify the destiny of Russia and the world that Vladimir Putin represents: a pluralistic, multipolar world. At the end of one of the many European wars, misnamed World War II (1945), the…

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Canadá: Condenan ataques al orden constitucional de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) Las Asociaciones de Cubanos Residentes en Canadá condenaron este lunes en Ottawa, las manipulaciones de operadores políticos en Estados Unidos, quienes incitan a la violencia en la isla a fin de socavar el orden constitucional.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Canciller de Rusia recibe en Moscú al vice primer ministro cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov se reunió este lunes en Moscú con el vice primer ministro de Cuba Ricardo Cabrisas.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-18). Cuban FM welcomes ALBA-TCP Executive Secretary Jorge Arreaza. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Monday welcomed the Executive Secretary of ALBA-TCP, Jorge Arreaza, who is presently making a working visit to Cuba.

Editor (2024-03-18). U.S. imperialism creates refugees, then criminalizes them at the border. mronline.org

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-03-18). Is World War III Inevitable? globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-03-18). Video: A St. Patrick’s Day Message for President Joe Biden. globalresearch.ca

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-18). Opposition to Palestinian rights shaped U.S. anti-terror laws. mondoweiss.net

DikelediM (2024-03-18). More work needed for full Human Rights enjoyment. sanews.gov.za More work needed for full Human Rights enjoyment | President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that although government has made significant strides in advancing the constitutional and rights-based system, there remains a considerable amount of work ahead to ensure all citizens can fully exercise their basic human rights. | The country continues to be plagued by poor service delivery, especially in municipalities, said the President, adding that corruption deprives citizens of the fulfilment of their rights. | “Whilst we are rightfully proud of how far our constitutional, rights-based order has come, we know that…

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-18). Brazil breaks historical record for dengue cases in 2024. plenglish.com Brasilia, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) Brazil has broken the historical mark of dengue cases reported, totaling 1,889,206 in the first 11 weeks of the year, with respect to 1,688,688 reported as the maximum figure in 2015.

GABIK (2024-03-18). Ministers commit to support transboundary cooperation in shared water basin. sanews.gov.za

Victoria Fielding (2024-03-18). Murdoch media weaponises victimhood — except when convenient. independentaustralia.net

GABIK (2024-03-18). Six-month planned maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands Tunnel. sanews.gov.za Six-month planned maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands Tunnel | Water users of the Vaal River System have been reminded about the upcoming six-month closure of the Lesotho Highlands Tunnel for planned maintenance work. | The planned maintenance work on the transfer and delivery tunnels of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is scheduled to start from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. | The tunnel system consists of a Transfer Tunnel, linking Katse Dam with Muela Power Station and Muela Dam, and a Delivery Tunnel, linking Muela Dam with the Ash River Outfall Works between Clarens and Bethlehem. | The Departm…

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-18). Three lies about Cuba debunked. liberationnews.org

Michael Arria (2024-03-18). Opposition to Palestinian rights shaped U.S. anti-terror laws. mondoweiss.net A new report shows how opposition to Palestinian rights helped shape anti-terror laws in the United States.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). PFLP: The New Raid on the Shifa Medical Complex Reflect a Zionist Brutality that Surpasses Nazi and Fascist Crimes. libya360.wordpress.com The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine emphasized that the new Zionist crime of storming the Shifa Medical Complex, bombing the surrounding buildings, targeting the displaced and carrying out wide arrests against them reflects once again the criminal brutality that surpasses the crimes of Nazism and fascism. The Front stressed that this cowardly crime…

tvbrics (2024-03-18). Exhibition dedicated to first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin opens in Russian capital. tvbrics.com It presents his personal belongings and items that convey the spirit of that time…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Cuba Protests for Interference Before US Chargé D’affaires. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Carlos Fernandez, the Cuban Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, summoned Benjamin Ziff, the United States Chargé d’Affaires in Havana. | RELATED: | He conveyed to the U.S. diplomat the Cuban nation’s strong rejection of the U.S. interventionist behavior and slanderous messages regarding his country’s internal affairs. | “By delivering a formal protest note, the U.S. diplomat was reminded of the mini…

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-18). Bahamas takes steps to protect borders as Haitian crisis deepens. plenglish.com Nassau, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) The Bahamas government says it has taken “significant steps” on securing the country’s borders in light of the “very serious” situation in Haiti where criminal gangs are attempting to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Dr Ariel Henry.

Staff (2024-03-18). CAA rules raise more questions than offering answers. muslimmirror.com By Tariq Anwar The Act has drawn harsh criticism, mainly for two reasons: one is that, for the first time in the country’s history, obtaining citizenship has been conditioned on one’s religious beliefs; and two, only non-Muslims would be able to apply for Indian citizenship. New Delhi: A month before the nation goes to the polls …

Editor (2024-03-18). Venezuela’s election in the crosshairs of new U.S. regime change scheme. mronline.org As Venezuela prepares to head to the polls in July, the U.S. has already started drumming up suspicion and doubt around the electoral process.

Poppie Mphuthing (2024-03-18). U.S. Congress faces another potential government shutdown. america.cgtn.com The U.S. government could face a shutdown come Friday, March 22, if lawmakers fail to agree on funding for key departments. | Democrats and Republicans are at loggerheads over policies across important departments, including Homeland Security, the Pentagon and State Department. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing reports.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-18). Canada’s “open banking” is paving the way to a national social credit system. expose-news.com

DikelediM (2024-03-18). Human Rights for only some, are Human Rights for none — President. sanews.gov.za Human Rights for only some, are Human Rights for none — President | Ahead of Human Rights Day later this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa has reminded the country that “we cannot truly be free until all people are free”. | Speaking to the nation through his weekly newsletter, the President said all people, everywhere, have basic rights and should be free to exercise them. | “As we continue to work towards realising the basic human rights of all South Africans, we are reminded that these rights are universal. That all people, everywhere, have basic rights and should be free to exercise them. We are reminded…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Cuban Government to Attend to Complaints From the Population. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced that the enemies of the Cuban Revolution are attempting to destabilize his country by exploiting the shortages caused by the U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade. | RELATED: | Through his account on X, he referred to the acts of discontent that occurred in different parts of the country, where groups of citizens expressed their concern about the defici…

tvbrics (2024-03-18). South Africa to organise SPIEF information seminar. tvbrics.com It will provide information on opportunities for co-operation between South Africa and Russia…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). Biden’s State of the Union Address Exposed by US Intelligence Threat Assessment. libya360.wordpress.com Roger D. Harris President Biden used the bully pulpit of the annual State of the Union Address to describe a world that significantly differed from the picture presented just a month earlier in the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community. Information fed to the general public is deliberately spun to sell the imperial…

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-03-18). 22] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [“We will not blindly follow Al-Fawzaan to abandon Hijaab”]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allaamah Rabee Bin Haadee Al-Mad’khalee [may Allah preserve him] said: It has become common nowadays to reject scholars’ statements (i.e. their sound verdicts) by using statements whose apparent meaning is sound, but those who utter them intend falsehood. “I do not blindly follow”, …

tvbrics (2024-03-18). India hosts National Finance Olympiad for school students. tvbrics.com Last year, 5,000 students participated in it…

WSWS (2024-03-18). Stop the reintroduction of military conscription in Germany! wsws.org An internal paper from the defence ministry, quoted by Der Spiegel, plans to “present options for a German military service model” by 1 April.

UN Children’s Fund (2024-03-18). UNICEF Central Sahel: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Child Rights and Humanitarian Dashboard (January – December 2023). reliefweb.int Countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger | Source: UN Children’s Fund | Please refer to the attached Infographic.

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Putin Achieves Re-Election With 87.32 Percent of the Votes. telesurenglish.net As of Monday morning, Russia’s Central Election Commission had counted 95.04 percent of the votes cast in Sunday’s election. So far, President Vladimir Putin has obtained 87.32 percent of the votes, which allows his re-election to hold office during the period 2024-2030. | RELATED: | “It is a truly exceptional result for President Putin,” said Russian Presidency spokesman Dmitri Peskov, who rejected doubts sown by the United States an…

Staff (2024-03-18). Azam Khan gets seven-year jail term in 2016 demolition case. muslimmirror.com RAMPUR : The Special MP-MLA court in Rampur, on Monday, handed a seven-year jail sentence to Samajwadi Party national general secretary Mohd Azam Khan, in a 2016 Dungarpur demolition case. The court has also imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on Azam Khan. The court had convicted four of the seven accused, including retired …

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-18). You Can’t Trust Any Part Of This Dystopia If You Want Health And Sanity. caitlinjohnstone.com.au

Caleb Crowder (2024-03-18). National Donor-Advised Funds Are Hiding Behind Donation Processors to Make Themselves Look Better. ips-dc.org

Staff (2024-03-18). Saudi Crown Prince reaffirms full support for crisis-hit Pakistan. muslimmirror.com Islamabad : Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on March 16 assured newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif full support for Pakistan which has been going through a tough economic phase. Riyadh has supported cash-strapped Pakistan in recent years by depositing and rolling over large sums of greenbacks to shore up the …

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-18). LIVE: The I.D.F. Is Secretly Filled With Foreign Soldiers! (& much more). rumble.com

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-18). Guterres condemns EMC violence over indigenous people in Colombia. plenglish.com United Nations, Mar 18 (Prensa Latina) The UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Monday strongly condemned recent acts of violence by the Central General Staff (EMC) of the FARC-EP, which caused suspension of a cease-fire with the Government of Colombia.

John Potash (2024-03-18). Is America’s Top-Selling Movie, Bob Marley, About a CIA Murder Victim? covertactionmagazine.com On its opening weekend, the movie Bob Marley: One Love sold more tickets than any other movie in the United States, far outpacing other films in the theaters. While the film appeared to stay away from U.S.’s involvement in Marley’s death in order to get wider distribution, the question as to whether the CIA orchestrated …

nosihle (2024-03-18). SANRAL invests R2 billion in Eastern Cape road maintenance. sanews.gov.za SANRAL invests R2 billion in Eastern Cape road maintenance | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is expected to inject close to R2 billion into the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape when it implements its road maintenance projects over the next three years. | The roads agency said it will implement two road infrastructure development projects in the municipality, which include the road improvements of the R61 National Road between All Saints to Bayiza, as well as road improvements of the R61 National Road between Qumanco and eNgcobo. | The scope of work on these projects w…

oliviaalperstein (2024-03-18). Total U.S. Billionaire Wealth: Up 88% over Four Years. ips-dc.org

Maryam Henein (2024-03-18). COVID-19 Caste System — Coming to a Set Near You? globalresearch.ca

UN Children’s Fund (2024-03-18). Mali: UNICEF Sahel Child Rights and Humanitarian Dashboard (January – December 2023). reliefweb.int Countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal | Source: UN Children’s Fund | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | SITUATION OVERVIEW AND UNICEF PRESENCE | Conflict dynamics in the Sahel have been marked by a continuous increase in security incidents targeting civilians since 2019, as well an increasing complexity in maintaining humanitarian access due to the growing presence of non-state armed groups and deliberate disruption of major transportation routes. Operational costs of humanitarian response have increased…

EDWIN (2024-03-18). 297 suspects arrested in N Cape. sanews.gov.za 297 suspects arrested in N Cape | The South African Police Service’s Operation Shanela has netted 297 suspects in the Northern Cape. | The suspects, who were arrested last week, were nabbed for a variety of crimes including trio crimes (robbery at non-residential premises, mainly small businesses; robbery at residential premises and carjacking), contact crimes, drug and alcohol related offences and property related crimes. | Of the 297 suspects, 136 are wanted persons arrested by detectives during tracing operations. | The suspects were arrested for the commission of serious crimes, including aggravated robbery,…

Adriaan Alsema (2024-03-18). Colombia’s war crimes tribunal assumes all investigations against former AUC commander. colombiareports.com Colombia’s war crimes tribunal JEP assumed all pending criminal investigations against demobilized paramilitary commander Salvatore Mancuso. The JEP ruling sidelines the transitional Justice and Peace system, which was set up…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Pneumonia Attacks in Nicaragua. telesurenglish.net In Nicaragua, more than 13,000 cases of pneumonia have been reported in the first quarter of 2024, with an average of 170 cases per day. | RELATED: | According to the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health, 1,229 cases of pneumonia were recorded in the last 7 days, an increase of 2% over the previous week. | The first signs of this increase in pneumonia cases were during January, where the cases shot up to 4207 and after 77 days, the figures ha…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). Pan Africanism Must Be Decolonised and Africanised. libya360.wordpress.com William J Mpofu It must be brought down from political and intellectual towers to the ordinary bread eaters and water drinkers of Africa in the towns and the villages To say that the philosophy of African Unity, otherwise known as Pan-Africanism, itself needs to be Africanised will likely unsettle those who claim to be Pan-Africanists,…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Bolivian Government Delivers 400 Tons of Aid to Affected Families. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia delivered some 400 tons of humanitarian aid to families affected by the intense rainfall of recent weeks. | RELATED: | In the words of the Deputy Minister of Civil Defense, Juan Carlos Calvimontes, “Some 400 tons of humanitarian aid have been delivered, with an investment of more than three million Bolivians, taking into account that heavy machinery is being moved in different…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). How a Joint African Military Force Can Accomplish What the West Could Not. libya360.wordpress.com Egountchi Behanzin Abdourahamane Tiani (Niger), Ibrahim Traoré (Burkina Faso), Assimi GoàØta (Mali) © RT The Sahel States’ newly formed joint forces will be effective only if a complex approach is taken by the three nations The Sahel states have been facing numerous security challenges in recent years, such as terrorist threats, intercommunal conflicts, drug and…

WSWS (2024-03-18). The suspicious “suicide” of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett. wsws.org One can and should ask, who benefits from the silence surrounding the challenges to the official narrative of Barnett’s death?

Janine (2024-03-18). Government activities for the week 18 to 22 March 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 18 to 22 March 2024 | From Monday, 18 March, to Tuesday, 19 March, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2024 in Century City, Cape Town. | On Monday, 18 March, Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will be addressing the European Union funding and policy dialogue at Origins Centre (Wits University west campus) in Johannesburg. | From Monday, 18 March, to Wednesday, 20 March, is the national Conference on Human Rights in South Africa in Gauteng. | On Tuesday, 19 March, the Nationa…

Sarah Anderson (2024-03-18). 5 Charts on Our Broken CEO Pay and Corporate Tax Systems. inequality.org Want to know just how bad the problems of corporate tax dodging and excessive executive pay have gotten? In a new report, the Institute for Policy Studies and Americans for Tax Fairness analyze executive pay data for some of the country’s most notorious corporate tax dodgers over the period 2018-22. What did we find? Thirty-five …

Staff (2024-03-18). Gujarat University Namaz row : International students to be relocated, three more held. muslimmirror.com AHMEDABAD : International students of Gujarat University are set to be relocated to a new hostel and three more arrests were made on Monday in the wake of the recent attack on scholars during a prayer session in their hostel. This decision to relocate the international students was taken after a group of assailants forcefully …

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-18). Former Uruguayan presidents urge for clean electoral campaign. plenglish.com The former presidents of the Broad Front, National Party (PN) and Colorado Party, respectively, warned against dirty campaigns based on anonymity and marginality. | Mujica spurred to maintain the high ground in the political battle, while Lacalle underscored prudence and reflection. | “If we count to 10 and do not react immediately we are going to dampen many of the fights, let alone react to what the networks say, which he defined as a “slough,” where anonymity allows to say anything and where cowardice of slander reigns,” the former PN leader expressed. | Meanwhile, Sanguinetti stressed the significance of cont…

Sara Sneath (2024-03-18). How $9 billion from taxpayers fueled plastics production — and illegal pollutionÔøº. nationofchange.org

UOFCHA (2024-03-18). Venezuela: Extension of the Humanitarian Response Plan 2024-2025. reliefweb.int Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | PLAN SCOPE | The extension of the Humanitarian Response Plan 2024—2025 presents the strategic lines of work of the United Nations System and its partners to ensure a prioritised response based on humanitarian principles and the provision of essential services and social protection for the most vulnerable. The organisations are committed to working in a coordinated, inclusive, and complementary manner, putting people at the centre of the response. | In 2024…

Chris Fitzgerald (2024-03-18). Human rights takes back seat, as Australia rolls out red carpet for Marcos. independentaustralia.net

NEOB (2024-03-18). NERSA approves Eskom’s NTCSA powers transfer application. sanews.gov.za NERSA approves Eskom’s NTCSA powers transfer application | The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved Eskom’s application for a transfer of its powers and duties related to section 34 Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA). | The NTCSA is the transmission arm of Eskom and the move represents a step forward in the power utility’s unbundling process. | “Eskom’s application to NERSA on 21 December 2023 for consent to transfer its powers and duties under section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act to t…

tvbrics (2024-03-18). Vladimir Putin characterises relations between Russia and China as stable. tvbrics.com The head of state pointed to the fact that they have been developed over two decades…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). South Sudan: Schools Close as Heatwave Intensifies. telesurenglish.net Joseph Africano Bartel, undersecretary for Environment in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, said that climate change is becoming a global phenomenon in which South Sudan will be experiencing a lot of temperature fluctuations. | Most of South Sudan is experiencing a heat wave that is expected to last at least two weeks, with temperatures ranging from 41 to 45 ∞C. Mar. 18, 2024.

Ruth Milka (2024-03-18). Over 16,000 chemicals lurk in everyday plastics, new report exposes. nationofchange.org

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-18). 25 Years Ago, NATO’s War on Yugoslavia: Kosovo “Freedom Fighters” Financed by Organized Crime. globalresearch.ca Twenty-four years ago, marks the beginning of NATO’s aerial bombardment of Yugoslavia (March 24, 1999- June 10, 1999). The bombings which lasted for almost three months, were followed by the military invasion (under a bogus UN mandate) and illegal …

Staff (2024-03-18). Vuelta a la Patria: 80 Venezuelan Migrants Return Home from Mexico. orinocotribune.com As part of the comprehensive migration agreement signed between Venezuela and Mexico, a total of 80 Venezuelan migrants returned to Venezuela through the Vuelta a la Patria program. | The Conviasa Embraer-190 passenger jet bringing the repatriated Venezuelans landed this Friday, March 15, at the Simón Bolívar International Airport, in La Guaira state, and became the first return operation of the year for the Vuelta a la Patria program. | “Welcome to the homeland!… Thanks to President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, we welcome with joy our compatriots, who join the effort for the prosperity of our country, whic…

UN Children’s Fund (2024-03-18). Mali: UNICEF West and Central Africa Region Child Rights and Humanitarian Dashboard (January-December 2023). reliefweb.int Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cà¥te d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo | Source: UN Children’s Fund | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | SITUATION OVERVIEW | In 2023, children and their families in West and Central Africa remained exposed to fragile and increasingly life-threatening environments, with 48.4 million children in need of humanitarian assistance. Children in the region were again affected by multi-dimensional humanitarian crises cau…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-18). Predictable Outcomes: Australia, the National Security Committee, and Invading Iraq. asia-pacificresearch.com

marketing (2024-03-18). US House Overwhelmingly Passes Tiktok Ban Bill #House #Overwhelmingly #Passes #Tiktok #Bill #Facebook #Twitter #Meta #Instagram #TikTok. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Peninsula) AFP Washington: The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner or get banned from the …

nosihle (2024-03-18). Municipalities’ expenditure on infrastructure grants low. sanews.gov.za Municipalities’ expenditure on infrastructure grants low | National Treasury has expressed concern at the low expenditure on infrastructure grants by municipalities during the second quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. | “The performance of the infrastructure grants to municipalities during the second quarter was not satisfactory. Low expenditure on infrastructure grants is a source of concern because this slow performance may eventually lead to unspent conditional grants that have to revert to the National Revenue Fund (NRF),” National Treasury said on Monday. | National Treasury said the surrendering of unsp…

WSWS (2024-03-18). Sri Lankan police arrest two journalists in a direct attack on freedom of speech. wsws.org The Wickremesinghe government, which confronts rising working-class opposition to its austerity measures, is attempting to intimidate and silence journalists.

Bharat Dogra (2024-03-18). Enough is Enough: USA Must Listen to Its Own Rational and Caring Experts on War and Peace. globalresearch.ca

Health Cluster (2024-03-18). oPt: Gaza Sub-national Bi-Weekly Report_February: Gaza Health Cluster Partners Bi-Weekly Update (Feb 15, 2024). reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Operational Challenges | • The security situation, access, transport, and deconfliction are extremely challenging, especially for the hospitals in the northern governorates. | • The need for food, water, fuel, medical supplies, and support to health workers remains high. | • Partner operations continue to be negatively affected by the displacement of staff and telecommunication challenges. | • Logistic issu…

teleSUR (2024-03-18). Haiti: Week Begins Without a Presidential Transition Council. telesurenglish.net Before Caricom, Charles Tardieu decided to withdraw his candidacy, and the regional organization set a deadline until noon on Saturday for the other two parties to join criteria, something that did not happen. | Were it not for the divisions within the December 21 Agreement, the CPT would have been formally formed by now. Mar. 18, 2024.

tvbrics (2024-03-18). International observers at meeting with head of Moscow City Duma shared their impressions of organisation of Russian presidential election. tvbrics.com Experts from 129 countries followed the voting process…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-18). Open letter to WHO: The process of the IHR amendments is unlawful and violates international law; you WILL BE held responsible. expose-news.com Earlier this month Global Health Responsibility published an open letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus regarding the procedural obligations in the process to amend the International Health Regulations and how the World Health …

WSWS (2024-03-18). Florida launches crackdown on Haitians fleeing violence. wsws.org Haitians escaping the violence produced by imperialist oppression are summarily deported back to the island.

Sophia (2024-03-18). Updates: Billionaire Wealth, U.S. Job Losses and Pandemic Profiteers. inequality.org

Health Cluster (2024-03-18). oPt: Gaza Bi-Weekly Report_February 29 2024: Gaza Health Cluster Partners Bi-Weekly Update (Feb 29, 2024). reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Working Groups Updates. | Trauma working Group and Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Taskforce | No. of meetings held: 4 in-person meetings | Priority needs: | • Essential supplies required, including orthopedic supplies, anesthetic and analgesic medications, external fixators, assistive devices, blood and blood products, laboratory reagents, complete blood count (CBC) kits, and screening agents | • Logistics needs such as oil and spare parts…

Julian Rose (2024-03-18). Polish Farmers in Ongoing Fight for Their Existence. globalresearch.ca

Dean Baker (2024-03-18). The New York Times Answer to the Collapse of the News Industry: Free Journalism School. cepr.net Yes, I am serious. That is the answer that the New York Times opinion page gave us this morning. The argument is that if students leaving school didn’t have so much debt, it would be easier for them to take relatively low-paying jobs in journalism. This is incredibly annoying for two reasons. First, there are …

Ed Rampell (2024-03-18). On the Chisholm Trail: Dramatizing the Story of the First Black Woman Presidential Candidate. progressive.org Netflix’s new biopic chronicles Shirley Chisholm’s trailblazing presidential campaign.

UN Secretary-General (2024-03-18). DR Congo: Secretary-General Condemns Attack on Peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of Congo. reliefweb.int Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: UN Secretary-General | SG/SM/22162, | 16 March 2024 | The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: | The Secretary-General condemns the incident earlier today, in which eight peacekeepers of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) were wounded during fighting between the Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in the area of Sake, 20 kilometres from Goma, the provincial capital of North Kiv…

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). Viceministro primero de Defensa de Belarús visita Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El viceministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) de Cuba, jefe del Estado Mayor General, general de cuerpo de ejército Roberto Legrá, recibió hoy aquí al primer sustituto del Ministro de Defensa de Belarús, Víctor Vladimirovich Gulevich.

tvbrics (2024-03-18). Health ministers attend 7th SCO meeting in Kazakhstan. tvbrics.com Iran’s Health Minister Bahram Einollahi called on Member States to pay more attention to public health issues…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). Booker Ngesa Omole: Amidst the Rise of the Global South, We Welcome China’s Engagement with Africa. libya360.wordpress.com On Saturday 17 March, Friends of Socialist China hosted an event on Africa, China and the Rise of the Global South at the Marx Memorial Library in London (and online). The library was packed to capacity, and heard powerful contributions from Booker Ngesa Omole (National Vice-Chairperson and National Organising Secretary of the Communist Party of Kenya…

Staff (2024-03-18). President Putin Overwhelmingly Wins Russia’s Election, Venezuela Sends Congratulations (+High Turnout). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The voting process began on Friday, and the polling stations closed at 9: 00 p.m. this Sunday, March 17, putting…

WSWS (2024-03-18). This week in history: March 18-24. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

Konrad Rƒôkas (2024-03-18). Are We the Bad Guys? globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-18). The Sahel Alliance: Why Former French Colonies Decided to Leave the ‘African Version of the EU’. libya360.wordpress.com Tamara Andreeva Will the new Sahel alliance remain incorporated in the West African economic bloc, or will it withdraw despite the sanctions having been lifted? ‘A threat to our countries’ West Africa has built one of the most prosperous economic communities on the continent. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is one of…

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-03-18). 2024 election cycle shattered by record Dark Money surge. nationofchange.org An unprecedented surge of dark money casts a shadow over the 2024 elections, challenging the transparency and integrity of American democracy with over $162 million in undisclosed contributions.

Staff (2024-03-18). Azam Khan gets seven-year jail term in 2016 demolition case. muslimmirror.com RAMPUR : The Special MP-MLA court in Rampur, on Monday, handed a seven-year jail sentence to Samajwadi Party national general secretary Mohd Azam Khan, in a 2016 Dungarpur demolition case. The court has also imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on Azam Khan. The court had convicted four of the seven accused, including retired …

Plan International (2024-03-18). Violence in Haiti heightens children’s emotional stress, warns Plan International. reliefweb.int Country: Haiti | Source: Plan International | Child rights organisation Plan International is concerned by the significant increase in violence in Haiti, amidst the multiple crises unfolding. This upsurge of violence is taking a heavy toll on children’s mental health. Children cannot play, children cannot be children, as long as the psychological impact of the crisis on them does not receive enough attention. | With thousands displaced and more than a million people in need of immediate humanitarian assistance in 2024 , Haiti faces a dire protection crisis which continues to deteriorate by the day. In the past…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-03-18). O regime de Kiev promove terror em Belgorod — relatório em campo. globalresearch.ca A regià£o de Belgorod tem sido alvo de vários ataques ucranianos nos últimos dias, ainda mais intensamente em 14 de maràßo, pouco antes do início das eleiàßàµes russas. Os alvos dos ataques foram instalaàßàµes civis, sem qualquer relevância militar, o …

Staff (2024-03-18). Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra concludes with show of strength in Mumbai. muslimmirror.com Top leaders of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) congregated at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on Sunday to conclude Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which commenced in Manipur in January. The gathering of strength occurred the day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the Lok Sabha elections schedule. During …

Staff (2024-03-18). CAA rules raise more questions than offering answers. muslimmirror.com By Tariq Anwar The Act has drawn harsh criticism, mainly for two reasons: one is that, for the first time in the country’s history, obtaining citizenship has been conditioned on one’s religious beliefs; and two, only non-Muslims would be able to apply for Indian citizenship. New Delhi: A month before the nation goes to the polls …

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-18). SCOTT RITTER: The CIA & the Russian Fascists Who Fight Russia. consortiumnews.com

GABIK (2024-03-18). South Africa and Zimbabwe enter landmark water sharing deal. sanews.gov.za South Africa and Zimbabwe enter landmark water sharing deal | Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu and the Zimbabwean Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, have signed an agreement for the transfer of treated water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works to Musina. | The agreement is the product of the bilateral agreement of cooperation on water resources management, and the establishment and functioning of the Joint Water Commission established by the two countries in 2015. | The transfer of treated water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works in Zimbabwe…

Caleb Crowder (2024-03-18). 5 Charts on Our Broken CEO Pay and Corporate Tax Systems. ips-dc.org

Dr. Emanuel Garcia (2024-03-18). Common Sense and Lessons Learned From COVID. globalresearch.ca

UN Secretary-General (2024-03-18). DR Congo: Le Secrétaire général condamne l’incident qui a fait huit blessés parmi les Casques bleus de la MONUSCO, la mission de l’ONU en République démocratique du Congo. reliefweb.int Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: UN Secretary-General | SG/SM/22162, | 16 mars 2024 | La déclaration suivante a été communiquée, aujourd’hui, par le Porte-parole de M. António Guterres, Secrétaire général de l’ONU: | Le Secrétaire général‚ÄØcondamne l’incident‚ÄØd’aujourd’hui ayant blessé‚ÄØhuit Casques‚ÄØbleus de la‚ÄØMission de stabilisation des Nations Unies en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO) lors d’affrontements entre le Mouvement du 23 mars et les Forces armées de la République démocrati…

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-18). Unrwa advierte que en Gaza están al borde de una gran hambruna. telesurtv.net El organismo internacional aseguró que la Franja de Gaza no aguanta más asedio por parte de Israel y que el verdadero daño lo están sufriendo los ciudadanos palestinos.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Suman 31.645 los palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes. telesurtv.net Al menos 92 personas murieron en las últimas 24 horas, según un comunicado del ministerio, añadiendo que otras 73.676 personas han resultado heridas desde el inicio del bombardeo sionista.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-18). Asesinan a dirigente indígena en Colombia. telesurtv.net la dirigente indígena Carmelina Yule Pavi falleció en un hecho violento que involucró a un grupo de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-18). Paraguay registra más de 100 incendios activos tras ola de calor. telesurtv.net Los incendios forestales están focalizados en los departamentos de Emboscada, Cordillera, San Pedro, Paraguarí y Central, además de extenderse por la amplia área del Chaco, que comprende los departamentos de Boquerón, Alto Paraguay y Presidente Hayes.

María Candela (2024-03-18). Continúan muestras de rechazo a injerencia de EEUU en los asuntos internos de Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) Organizaciones sociales y solidarias con Cuba en Panamá exigieron este lunes a Estados Unidos poner fin a las acciones injerencistas en la isla y al bloqueo que intenta asfixiar económica y socialmente a su pueblo.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Rusia pide a Francia que deje de patrocinar el terrorismo en Ucrania. telesurtv.net A Rusia se le va a pedir que observe un alto al fuego en Ucrania durante los Juegos Olímpicos de París, dijo el presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, en una entrevista dada a conocer por la televisión ucrania.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Asamblea Constituyente en Colombia busca garantizar derechos del pueblo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro afirmó este lunes en Bogotá que una nueva Asamblea Constituyente será para garantizar los derechos de la población plasmados en la Constitución de 1991 y en el Acuerdo de Paz, pero fueron incumplidos.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-18). Pandillas de Haití saquean contenedores con ayuda humanitaria. telesurtv.net El organismo confirmó que el saqueo fue a contenedores que tenían artículos esenciales para la supervivencia materna, neonatal e infantil.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-18). Fiscalía ecuatoriana cita a Guillermo Lasso por caso Metástasis. telesurtv.net El expresidente ecuatoriano comunicó que no ha recibido notificación de la Fiscalía para la comparecencia libre y voluntaria.

María Candela (2024-03-18). Rosa Miriam Elizalde, presidenta del Comité Organizador del III Coloquio Internacional Patria, que sesiona en el Recinto Ferial Pabexpo, ofrece declaraciones en exclusiva para Radio Habana Cuba. radiohc.cu En el primer coloquio tuvimos 18 invitados internacionales, en el segundo 57, y en este ahora tenemos 104 invitados internacionales.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-18). Egipto afirma que no permitirá desplazamiento forzado de palestinos. telesurtv.net El mandatario de Egipto exigió que es necesario un alto al fuego en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-03-18). Corea del Norte dispara misil balístico hacia el mar de Japón. telesurtv.net El lanzamiento ocurre luego de que Corea del Sur y Estados Unidos realizaran sus ejercicios militares conjuntos a gran escala.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-18). Indígenas piden al Gobierno colombiano suspender cese al fuego bilateral. telesurtv.net La petición se dio luego de que la columna Dagoberto Ramos de las extintas FARC baleara a indígenas nasa de una zona rural de Cauca, quienes exigían la liberación de un estudiante.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-18). La Celac exigió el diálogo y no opción militar en Haití. telesurtv.net La mandataria hondureña declaró que bajo ninguna excusa se debe permitir una acción militar en Haití que viole el Respeto a la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos.

Plan International (2024-03-18). Haiti: La violence en HaàØti accroàÆt le stress émotionnel des enfants, alerte Plan International. reliefweb.int Country: Haiti | Source: Plan International | L’ONG de défense des droits de l’enfant Plan International est préoccupée par l’augmentation significative de la violence en HaàØti, dans un contexte de crises multiples. Cette recrudescence de la violence pèse lourdement sur la santé mentale des enfants. Les enfants ne peuvent pas jouer, les enfants ne peuvent pas être des enfants, tant que l’impact psychologique de la crise sur eux n’est pas suffisamment pris en compte. | Avec des milliers de personnes déplacées et plus d’un million de personnes ayant besoin d’une aide humanitaire immédiate en 2024 . Haà&O…

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-18). Rusia derriba 35 drones ucranianos en último día de elecciones. telesurtv.net Las autoridades rusas han destacado que a pesar de los ataques ucranianos, alrededor del 60 por ciento de ciudadanos habilitados a votar han participado en el proceso electoral.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-18). Elecciones presidenciales rusas se adentran en su último día. telesurtv.net La Comisión Electoral Central de Rusia ha destacado que a pesar de los ataques con drones procedentes de Ucrania el proceso ha transcurrido con total normalidad.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-18). Gobierno cubano afirma que atenderá reclamos de la población. telesurtv.net Denunció que enemigos de la Revolución intentan aprovechar con fines desestabilizadores escaseces generadas por el bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos contra la Isla.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). No hubo golpe en Brasil porque Bolsonaro es un cobarde, afirma Lula. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sostuvo este lunes en Brasilia que no se concretó una asonada golpista en su país a inicios de 2023 porque faltó adhesión de las Fuerzas Armadas y el exmandatario Jair Bolsonaro resulta un cobarde.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-18). Suspenden cese al fuego con disidencias de las FARC en Colombia. telesurtv.net El fin del cese al fuego se decreto después de que el grupo armado atacara el sábado a una comunidad indígena del suroeste de Colombia.

María Candela (2024-03-18). Díaz-Canel: siempre habrá disposición al diálogo pacífico en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel ratificó este lunes la disposición del Gobierno de mantener el diálogo pacífico con la población de Cuba, y continuar buscando soluciones ante la difícil situación que vive la isla, agudizada por el bloqueo estadounidense.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-18). Evacuan a 3.400 personas por incendio forestal en Sichuan, China. telesurtv.net Ocho helicópteros y más de 2.000 personas hacen frente al siniestro, que hasta el momento no ha causado víctimas.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Cuba denuncia en Coloquio Internacional Patria colonización cultural y falsas noticias (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El presidente de Casa de las Américas, de Cuba, Abel Prieto Jiménez impartió este lunes la primera conferencia magistral del Tercer Coloquio Internacional Patria que hasta el 20 de marzo tendrá como sede el recinto ferial Pabexpo, en La Habana.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-18). Níger rompe acuerdo de cooperación militar con EE.UU. telesurtv.net Según el gobierno, este acuerdo es “injusto” y denunciaron que fue impuesto unilateralmente por Estados Unidos con una simple “nota verbal” el 6 de julio de 2012.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-18). Accidente vial deja al menos 21 muertos en Afganistán. telesurtv.net Entre los muertos se contabilizan 16 pasajeros del autobús, dos que iban en la motocicleta y tres ocupantes del camión cisterna.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Trump amenaza a los electores de EE.UU. si no votan por él. telesurtv.net El millonario republicano afirmó que los estadounidenses enfrentarán un “baño de sangre” si Trump no es reelegido.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). MINREX convoca a encargado de negocios de EEUU para protestar por conducta injerencista de su Gobierno. radiohc.cu El 18 de marzo de 2024, el encargado de negocios de los Estados Unidos, Benjamin Ziff fue convocado al Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores por el viceministro Carlos Fernández de Cossío, quien le trasladó formalmente el firme rechazo a la conducta injerencista y los mensajes calumniosos del Gobierno estadounidense y su embajada en Cuba ante asuntos internos de la realidad cubana.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Presidente de Cuba felicita a Putin por su reelección (+X). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este lunes a su par de la Federación de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, por su contundente triunfo en las elecciones presidenciales realizadas en ese país euroasiático.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). Guterres: Hambruna en Gaza es un desastre provocado por el hombre. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 18 mar (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, calificó hoy la expansión de la hambruna en Gaza como “un desastre enteramente provocado por el hombre” al insistir en su reclamo para un cese al fuego humanitario.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). Díaz-Canel: No nos cansaremos de pelear contra el Bloqueo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reiteró hoy a través de su red social X, la voluntad de enfrentar el bloqueo de Estados Unidos e impulsar el desarrollo económico de país, y reafirmó el compromiso gubernamental con la población.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Participación en comicios de Rusia se ubica en el 73.33%. telesurtv.net A las 20H00 hora de Moscú los colegios electorales habían terminado su trabajo en todas las regiones del país, excepto en la región de Kaliningrado.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Nicaragua se muestra solidaria con Cuba ante continuidad de bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) Nicaragua transmitió este lunes su solidaridad al pueblo y Gobierno de Cuba, ante la continuidad del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la isla desde hace más de seis décadas.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). China respalda a gobierno de Cuba y se opone a injerencia externa. radiohc.cu Beijing, 18 mar (RHC) El portavoz de la Cancillería de China, Lin Jian, manifestó hoy el respaldo firme de su país, al Partido Comunista y gobierno de Cuba en el mantenimiento de la estabilidad y se opuso a la injerencia externa en la isla.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). Crónica Digital de Chile condena ciberataque a Prensa Latina. radiohc.cu Santiago de Chile, 18 mar (RHC) La dirección del medio chileno Crónica Digital expresó hoy su solidaridad con la Agencia Informativa Latinoamericana Prensa Latina y condenó el ataque a su sitio en la plataforma de YouTube.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-18). FAO alarmó situación de hambruna en Gaza. radiohc.cu Roma, 18 mar (RHC) La Organización de Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) alertó hoy sobre la crítica situación en la Franja de Gaza, amenazada por la hambruna debido a los ataques de Israel, e instó a una asistencia urgente.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-18). Gobierno haitiano prorroga una vez más el toque de queda. telesurtv.net Con la medida de emergencia, el Gobierno haitiano busca restablecer el orden y tomar las medidas para recuperar el control del país.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-18). Reportan caída de intensidad de erupción volcánica en Islandia. telesurtv.net A partir de la nueva erupción, la policía islandesa declaró el estado de emergencia cuando se activó una nueva fisura volcánica en la península de Reykjanes.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-03-18). Cinco miembros de una familia mueren en accidente vial en Perú. telesurtv.net El accidente se produjo a la altura del kilómetro 147 de la carretera Panamericana Norte, cuando el automóvil fue embestido, por causas aún no determinadas, por un autobús.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-18). Fuerzas israelíes vuelven a asediar hospital Al Shifa de Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud en la Franja de Gaza calificó la operación militar israelí de “masacre contra enfermos, heridos, desplazados y personal médico”.

teleSUR, rzr (2024-03-18). Venezuela inicia actualización del Registro Electoral. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades electorales, en las oficinas regionales estarán habilitados los puntos permanentes, entre las 08: 30 de la mañana y las 03: 30 de la tarde.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). En Cuba reflexionarán sobre acciones injerencistas desde EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El programa radio televisivo Mesa Redonda abordará este lunes el papel del bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, y el de la embajada de Washington en La Habana, además de los planes provocadores desde la Florida para incentivar disturbios en la isla.

María Candela (2024-03-18). Presidente de Cuba recibió al secretario ejecutivo del ALBA-TCP (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, recibió este lunes al secretario ejecutivo de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP), Jorge Arreaza.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-18). Entidades de Rusia y Cuba firman acuerdos en esfera biotecnológica (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 mar (RHC) El viceprimer ministro cubano, Ricardo Cabrisas presidió este lunes en Moscú, la firma de cinco memorandos de entendimiento entre el grupo de las industrias biotecnológica y farmacéutica de Cuba y varias empresas de Rusia.

teleSUR, JCM, JDO (2024-03-18). Vladimir Putin lidera elecciones presidenciales de Rusia con el 87% de los votos. telesurtv.net Con más del 68 por ciento de votos escrutados, obtuvo el 87,19 por ciento de respaldo ciudadano. Putin ha sido electo como jefe del Estado cuatro veces: en 2000, 2004, 2012 y 2018.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Dos muertos y cinco heridos por un tiroteo en Washington, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Las víctimas fueron trasladadas a diferentes hospitales locales y hasta los momentos se desconoce el estado de salud de las cinco personas heridas.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-18). Más de 31.700 palestinos muertos por genocidio israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Unas 73,792 personas han resultado heridas por las continuas agresiones en el marco del genocidio sionista.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-18). Líderes del mundo felicitan a Putin tras victoria electoral. telesurtv.net Horas atrás el jefe de Estado ruso había obtenido el 87,19 por ciento de respaldo con más del 70 por ciento de votos escrutados, en comicios marcados por la elevada participación.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-18). Perú emite decreto de urgencia para acceso a medicamentos genéricos. telesurtv.net En los próximos diez días hábiles, se dará a conocer el listado oficial de medicamentos genéricos.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-18). Conmemoran bicentenario de la designación de Bolívar como ciudadano mexicano. telesurtv.net La Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela recordó los 200 años de la designación de El Libertador Simón Bolívar como ciudadanos mexicano.

teleSUR, JDO, MS (2024-03-18). Líderes del mundo felicitan a Putin tras victoria electoral. telesurtv.net Horas atrás el jefe de Estado ruso había obtenido el 87,19 por ciento de respaldo con más del 70 por ciento de votos escrutados, en comicios marcados por la elevada participación.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-18). Presidente de Palestina recibe a canciller de Brasil. telesurtv.net Mahmoud Abbas actualizó al canciller brasileño sobre los últimos acontecimientos relacionados con la situación política en Palestina.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-17). The NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia and the Beginning of the “Humanitarian Intervention” Era. libya360.wordpress.com Finian Cunningham Twenty-five years ago in March 1999, the US-led NATO alliance launched a 10-week bombing campaign on former Yugoslavia. It led to the balkanization of Serbia and Kosovo. It also led to the further enlargement of the NATO military bloc and endless foreign military interventions in violation of international law. The NATO campaign to…

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