(2026-03-12). GB News Under Fire After Airing 'White Genocide' Conspiracy Theory From Former Boris Johnson Aide. bylinetimes.com The broadcasting regulator Ofcom is under pressure to investigate after the right-wing broadcaster GB News promoted a segment in which a former adviser to Boris Johnson and other senior Conservatives claimed that ethnic minorities are threatening a "white genocide" in the UK. | Thomas Corbett-Dillon, real name Craig Dillon, lives in the US according to his IMDB profile and regularly appears on Fox News. | He told GB News' The Late Show in the early hours of Monday morning: "I'd like to know where you're planning on going when they really turn on us. Because it has happened before and it will happen again," he…
(2026-03-12). Five-Year-Old Reported Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza as IDF Attacks Continue Across the Strip. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces killed a five-year-old boy in Gaza on Thursday, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported, as IDF attacks have continued across the Strip amid the US-Israeli war against Iran. Sources told WAFA that the boy, identified as Samih Shehab Samih Marou, was killed by Israeli fire in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza. On Wednesday night, …
(2026-03-13). allies step up strikes despite weakened hand. al-monitor.com By Laila Bassam, Ahmed Rasheed, Pesha Magid and Tom PerryBEIRUT/BAGHDAD/JERUSALEM, March 12 (Reuters) – Shi'ite Muslim armed groups in Lebanon and Iraq are stepping up their role in the war with the U.S. and Israel, showing the Iran-backed "Axis of Resistance" can still wage attacks despite damage inflicted on the alliance during the Gaza conflict.Groups that have long been armed and financed by Iran and loyal to its Shi'ite Islamist rulers are now helping Tehran intensify the war around the region, strikes in recent days show.
(2026-03-13). Factbox-Recent acts of Jewish-targeted violence in the United States. al-monitor.com March 12 (Reuters) – Rights advocates note a rise inanti-Muslim,anti-Palestinianandantisemitic hate in the United States since the start of U.S. ally Israel's war in Gaza following an October 7, 2023, attack by Palestinian Hamas militants.The United States and Israel also launched a war against Iran on February 28.
(2026-03-13). 'Expel US, Israel Envoys': Iran sets condition for Strait of Hormuz passage. ummid.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Tuesday March 10, 2026 asked Arab and European countries to expel the U.S. and Israeli ambassadors if they want safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-03-13). Trump says Putin may be helping Iran 'a bit'. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump said he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin may be helping Iran a "little bit" in an interview with Fox News Radio that aired on Friday. | "I think he might be helping him (Iran) a little bit, yeah, I guess. And he probably thinks we're helping Ukraine, right?," Trump told 'The Brian Kilmeade Show'. | He also said the US would escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz if needed, adding that the US would strike Iran "very hard over the next week". | Asked about helping oil tankers pass through the key shipping strait, Trump said: "We would do it if we needed to. But, y…
(2026-03-13). new supreme leader vows to keep Hormuz shut, Netanyahu issues threat. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi and Maya GebeilyDUBAI/BEIRUT, March 12 (Reuters) – Iran will fight on and keep the Strait of Hormuz shut as leverage against the United States and Israel, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in defiant first comments attributed to him since he succeeded his slain father.Hours later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his first press conference since the start of the war to make his own strong statement, issuing a veiled threat to kill Khamenei and defending the military assault on Iran.
(2026-03-13). US Navy could escort vessels in Strait of Hormuz with international coalition, Bessent says. al-monitor.com LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy, perhaps with an international coalition, will escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz when it is militarily possible, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Sky News in an interview on Thursday."My belief, that as soon as it is militarily possible, the US Navy, perhaps with an international coalition, will be escorting vessels through," Bessent said.
(2026-03-13). European countries engage Iran to negotiate Hormuz passage deal: report. tribune.com.pk 
France and Italy have opened talks with Iran seeking to negotiate a deal to ‚Å guarantee safe passage for their ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times ‚Å reported on Friday, citing people briefed on ‚Å the efforts. | Reuters could not immediately verify ‚Å the report. | Breaking news: European countries incl…
(2026-03-13). 4 ways US Israel war against Iran will change the world. ummid.com As the smoke clears over the ruins of Tel Aviv and the burning tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a historical irony is emerging: The US-Israel war against Iran intended to cement American dominance may instead be the moment the United States loses its status as the world's sole superpower.
(2026-03-13). FBI alert on possible Iran retaliation based on unverified tip, White House says. al-monitor.com By Daphne PsaledakisWASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) – An FBI alert to law enforcement agencies last month warning of the possibility that Tehran might try to retaliate for any U.S. strikes on Iran by launching drone attacks in California was based on a single unverified tip, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday, adding that there has never been such a threat to the U.S. from Iran.
(2026-03-13). US Israel War Against Iran: Glaring Cost Difference. ummid.com The ongoing US and Israeli war against Iran and the latter's retaliatory strikes have once again demonstrated the mathematics of modern air defence.
(2026-03-13). After Iran, the world will never be the same. strategic-culture.su By Andrew DAY | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | President Donald Trump really screwed up this time. And I'm talking raised-the-chan…
(2026-03-13). US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea. tribune.com.pk 
The United States issued a 30-day waiver for countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea, in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was a step to stabilise global energy markets roiled by the Iran war. | Oil prices eased on Friday morning in Asia after the US waiver announcement, which, according to Russia's presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, would affect 100 million barrels of Russian crude, equal to almost a day's worth of global output. | The move, the second significant rollback of Ukraine war-related US sanctions in just over one…
(2026-03-13). US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear program. al-monitor.com March 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Western allies clashed with Russia and China on Thursday over Iran's nuclear intentions, as Washington sought at the United Nations to further justify the war it launched on Iran two weeks ago.At a meeting of the 15-member U.N. Security Council, which is chaired this month by the U.S., Russia and China moved unsuccessfully to block a discussion about a committee established to oversee and enforce U.N. sanctions on Iran. They were overruled 11-2 with two abstentions.
(2026-03-13). Pakistan urges peaceful resolution of Iran nuclear issue. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has reaffirmed its support for resolving the Iran nuclear issue through peaceful means, emphasising diplomacy and dialogue as the only viable path, Radio Pakistan reported. | Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on the 1737 Committee established to monitor Iran's nuclear activities and oversee sanctions compliance, Pakistan's Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said all disputes should be addressed through negotiations in line with the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of all parties. | "The JCPOA was a unique instrument, a manifestation of an approach based on dialogue, diploma…
(2026-03-13). Both sides dig in, as Iran war approaches two-week mark. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi and Maya GebeilyDUBAI/BEIRUT, March 13 (Reuters) – The leaders of Iran, Israel and the United States all voiced defiance and vowed to fight on as the Middle East war approached the two-week mark on Friday, killing thousands of people, disrupting the lives of millions of others and shaking financial markets.
(2026-03-13). Bombing overthrow ruling clerics, Iran dissidents say. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, March 11 (Reuters) – A senior official from a Paris-based Iranian opposition group said on Thursday that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran would not topple the clerical leadership, arguing that only a popular uprising backed by internal resistance could do so.Almost two weeks of bombing have killed around 2,000 people in Iran including supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and damaged much of its military and security apparatus.
(2026-03-13). to Iranian Jews in Israel still long for Iran. al-monitor.com For Sahar Saidian, past and present collide every day on the airwaves as she hosts a Persian-language show on Israeli public radio for listeners in Israel and in Iran, the country she left behind years ago."After 26 years in Israel, I look more Israeli than Iranian, but even though I left Iran, the country is still part of me," Saidian told AFP.The two countries are now at war. The Middle East conflict began on February 28 when Israel and the United States attacked Iran.
(2026-03-13). Global Responses to the US-Israeli War Against Iran and Lebanon. wibailoutpeople.org 
Mass demonstrations have occurred internationally while other imperialist states have expressed reluctance and even rejection of becoming embroiled in the genocidal onslaught in West Asia due to the economic shocks and security concerns By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireThursday March 12, 2026Geostrategic Review A United Nations Security Council resolution (2817) condemning Iran for its attacks …
(2026-03-13). Sri Lanka to repatriate remains of 84 Iranians killed in US attack. tribune.com.pk 
The bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US submarine attack on a warship off Sri Lanka's coast last week will be repatriated, a source in the Iranian embassy in Colombo and Sri Lankan media reported on Friday. | Iranian warship IRIS Dena was struck by a torpedo from a US submarine on March 4 while it was returning from a naval exercise in India, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran that has disrupted markets and global trade. | A Sri Lankan court this week ordered that the bodies of the sailors killed in the attack, currently stored in a morgue at the National Hospital in the southern port city of Galle, be ha…
(2026-03-13). Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders attend rally in show of defiance. tribune.com.pk 
Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials on Friday, as Israel and Iran unleashed fresh strikes in a war that has ignited the Middle East and threatens to torpedo the world economy. | Since erupting on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks on Iran, the war has cascaded throughout the region, drawn in global powers, and sparked a major oil shock. | AFP journalists in Tehran reported loud blasts over the city skies, as Israel's military said it had hit more than 200 targets in western and central Iran in the past day. | Iran's state media said at least one person was…
(2026-03-13). Israeli strike on Beirut seafront kills eight. tribune.com.pk 
An Israeli strike on central Beirut's seafront killed eight people early on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry said, another attack in the heart of the capital, as Iran-backed Hezbollah launched more missiles at Israel. | The Israeli military said separately it had carried out strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs overnight against Hezbollah, which had announced a major new operation against Israel. | In a statement, the Lebanese health ministry said "the Israeli enemy strike on Ramlet al-Bayda" in the centre of Beirut killed eight people and wounded 31. An AFP correspondent at the scene saw a damaged motorcyc…
(2026-03-13). French soldier killed in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan. al-monitor.com A French soldier was killed in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, confirming the first French military death in the Middle East war. Since US-Israeli strikes on Iran last month engulfed the Middle East in war, multiple attacks attributed to pro-Iranian factions have targeted the region where foreign forces are based as part of an international anti-jihadist coalition.
(2026-03-13). Trump says 'honour' to be killing Iranian military. tribune.com.pk United States President Donald Trump said on Friday he feels honored to be killing Iran's leadership, calling them "deranged scumbags". | "They've been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th president of the United States of America, am killing them. What a great honour it is to do so!" Trump posted on social media shortly after midnight in Washington. | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1162199… | Iran's longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei and numerous other top figures in Tehran have been assassinated since the war was launched by the US and Israel o…
(2026-03-13). Trump says he thinks new supreme leader is alive but. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said that he thinks new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, whose father, the former supreme leader, was killed on the first day of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, is alive but "damaged."Khamenei has not been seen by Iranians since his selection on Sunday by a clerical assembly, and his first comments were read out by a television presenter on Thursday.
(2026-03-13). Partial flight resumptions restore some gold flows from key hub Dubai. tribune.com.pk 
The resumption of some flights from Dubai has allowed gold flows from this major global trading hub to partially resume this week, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. | Deliveries of physical gold to and from Dubai – a major hub supplying Switzerland, Hong Kong and India – have been affected since the start of the US —Israeli war on Iran on ‚Å February 28, which triggered widespread passenger flight cancellations across the Middle East. | The traffic remains constrained, but som…
(2026-03-13). The Inner Cabinet and the Outer Media. scheerpost.com Edward Curtin "One thing was certain, that the white kitten had had nothing to do with it — it was the black kitten's fault entirely."Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass Anyone who is not sick at heart and raging over the slaughter of over 165 young Iranian girls at a school by the American-Israeli monsters waging war on Iran is depraved …
(2026-03-13). 'Missile for Epstein Victims': Iran Sets New War Narrative. ummid.com In a personal blow to U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran is now launching missiles on Israeli capital Tel Aviv and American bases in Gulf countries that are written with a message sympathizing victims of Jeffry Epstein.
(2026-03-13). US-Israel War Against Iran: Is It A Religious War? ummid.com US and Israeli leaders are framing the ongoing conflict with Iran as a religious war primarily for domestic mobilisation, civilisational framing, and strategic narrative construction.
(2026-03-13). Israel strikes heart of Beirut, signals long campaign. al-monitor.com By Ahmed Kerdi, Maya Gebeily and Maayan LubellBEIRUT/JERUSALEM, March 12 (Reuters) – Israeli airstrikes hit two buildings in the heart of Beirut near the Lebanese government's headquarters on Thursday, ramping up Israel's offensive against Iran-backed Hezbollah and dragging Lebanon deeper into the Middle East war.A day after Iran-backed Hezbollah launched its biggest rocket salvo of the conflict, Israel's defence minister said the military had orders to expand the campaign and Israel's military chief said the operation in Lebanon would not be short.
(2026-03-13). Netanyahu threatens Iran new leader, says government collapse uncertain. al-monitor.com By Maayan Lubell and Rami AyyubJERUSALEM, March 12 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday issued a veiled threat to kill Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei even as he acknowledged that Israel's joint air war with the U.S. may not lead to a collapse of Tehran's clerical government. Holding his first press conference since the start of the war, the Israeli leader said that Iran was "no longer the same" after nearly two weeks of bombardment and that Tehran had suffered blows to its elite Revolutionary Guards Corps and Basij paramilitary force.
(2026-03-13). Iran's missile launcher numbers hold steady despite US, Israeli strikes: report. tribune.com.pk 
The number of Iranian missile launchers has remained largely unchanged despite a week of intensive airstrikes by the United States and Israel, highlighting the challenges of targeting small, mobile assets in a large country, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing Israeli and Western estimates. | Israeli Defence Forces officials said on Thursday that roughly two-thirds of Iran's launchers were destroyed, a figure largely unchanged from the 60% reported last week. Two Western assessments also estimated 60% of launchers destroyed, with one adding that up to 80% of Iran's overall offensive missile capability had bee…
(2026-03-13). US has arranged nearly 50 charter flights from Middle East amid Iran strikes, State Dept says. al-monitor.com By Simon LewisWASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has organized nearly 50 flights to return U.S. citizens from the Middle East since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began, a State Department official said on Thursday, and officials said demand for the flights has declined.The State Department was criticized in the days after the conflict began on February 28 for its late preparations to relocate diplomats and offer assistance to U.S. citizens as Iran's strikes led to airspace closures and flight cancellations across the region.
(2026-03-13). As US Wages War for Regime Change, Iran Affirms Continuity. orinocotribune.com By Aseel Saleh — Mar 11, 2026 | The appointment of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei underscores Iran's political cohesion during the time of war, and its intention to continue military confrontation with Israel and the US. | Iran's Assembly of Experts announced on Sunday, March 8, the appointment of Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei (56) as the third supreme leader of the Islamic Republic. | The announcement came several days after his predecessor and father, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei,
(2026-03-13). Egemonia, deterrenza, prospettiva: una prima misura del conflitto Israele-USA-Iran. strategic-culture.su Il 28 febbraio 2026 segna una svolta decisiva nella storia strategica dell'Asia occidentale. | Segue nostro Riassunto dei primi giorni di conflitto | Il 28 febbraio 2026 segna uno spartiacque nella storia strategica dell'Asia occidentale. In quella data, gli Stati Uniti, in coordinamento operativo con Israele, hanno lanciato un'offensiva militare su vasta scala contro la Repubblica Islamica dell'Iran, colpendo il vertice della sua leader…
(2026-03-13). War creating 'largest' oil shock in history. tribune.com.pk 
The Middle East war is creating the biggest oil supply shock in history, the International Energy Agency warned Thursday, as Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets that sent prices spiking above $100 a barrel. | Images from Bahrain showed thick smoke rising after a strike on fuel tanks in Muharraq, with residents told to stay inside and close their windows. | Drones caused damage again at Kuwait's international airport, explosions were heard in downtown Dubai, and Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted drones headed towards its Shaybah oil field and its embassy district. | The Paris-base…
(2026-03-13). They Lied About The School Bombing In Iran, And They're Going To Keep On Lying. caitlinjohnstone.com.au And Other Notes: ; ⚪ ‚ùñ | An ongoing internal US military investigation has reportedly Remember all the hasbarists and empire apologists who said it was a misfired Iranian missile that hit the school. Remember how aggressively and uniform…
(2026-03-13). Pezeshkian's goodwill gesture not reflected in reality: Saudi Arabia to Iran. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Monday March 09, 2026 issued a stern warning to Iran over its continued attacks on its neighbors, also saying Masoud Pezeshkian's goodwill gesture is not reflected in reality.
(2026-03-13). UK exploring additional Gulf deployments after minehunter withdrawal. al-monitor.com LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) – Britain is exploring additional options for deployments to the Gulf after Iran stepped up attacks on vessels, defence minister John Healey said on Thursday, adding that the UK already has autonomous mine hunting systems in the region. The Royal Navy (RN) said last week its last minehunter HMS Middleton, which was based in Bahrain, had arrived back in Britain on March 1. The vessel, which was more than 40 years old, was no longer certified to sail, it said.
(2026-03-13). Chinese Foreign Ministers to Foster Diplomatic Ties in Vietnam. devdiscourse.com Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Vietnam from March 15 to 17, according to an announcement made by the foreign ministry on Friday.
(2026-03-13). LGBTQ+ rights worsen in several countries following US policy changes. globalvoices.org Across nations, governments are shifting their political priorities with the change in the US position on gender issuesOriginally published on By Brindaalakshmi K. | Author's note: This article specifically…
(2026-03-13). EThekwini intensifies crackdown on non-compliant tuckshops. sanews.gov.za EThekwini intensifies crackdown on non-compliant tuckshops | Five undocumented foreign nationals operating spaza shops in Umlazi, south of Durban, were arrested during a three-day multi-disciplinary compliance operation conducted this week. | A total of 34 tuckshops were inspected by eThekwini Municipality's law enforcement agencies and Environmental Health Officers. | The operation was conducted in partnership with Durban Metro Police, the South African Police Service (SAPS), the City's Business Licensing Division, and the Supply Side and Area-Based Operations Directorate. | The multi-disciplinary initiative foc…
(2026-03-13). Trump says Iran war moving. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Thursday the war against Iran was moving "very rapidly," even as Tehran's new leader vowed defiance in his first public message."The situation with Iran is moving along very rapidly. It's doing very well, our military is unsurpassed," Trump said at the White House."They really are a nation of terror and hate, and they're paying a big price right now," added the US leader, who was attending a Women's History Month event with First Lady Melania Trump.
(2026-03-13). America's Immoral Presidency. uwidata.com Imagine a world in which a political leader faces serious public controversies about his past associations yet continues to present himself as a moral authority on democracy and global order. Around the world, people question the gap between rhetoric and responsibility. The name at the center of many of these debates is Donald Trump. For …
(2026-03-13). Swiss Court Upholds Arbitral Ruling: Gazprom to Pay $1.4 Billion to Naftogaz. devdiscourse.com The Swiss Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Russia's Gazprom, upholding a 2025 arbitration ruling that orders the energy giant to pay $1.4 billion to Ukraine's state energy firm, Naftogaz. This decision pertains to a debt incurred for gas transportation services, along with interest and arbitration costs.
(2026-03-13). Right-Fitting Senior Indian Homeownership. ummid.com The real luxury in the silver years is optionality — the freedom to travel to see grandchildren, to join a hobby club, or to simply enjoy a sunset in a park that you do not have to mow yourself.
(2026-03-13). CARTOONS: Matt National-isms are Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-13). Southeast Asia's Quiet Agency in the Shadow of Great Power Rivalry. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Throughout the years of heightened strategic rivalry between China and the United States, Southeast Asia is normally portrayed as a geopolitics arena—a theater wherein the two great powers struggle over influence, domination, and strategic depth. That dyadic picture, however, marginalizes the sophistication of Southeast Asian statecraft. Rather than being content to …
(2026-03-13). Unlocking energy investment in KZN. sanews.gov.za Unlocking energy investment in KZN | By Nontuthuko Ngubane | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, has called for stronger collaboration between government, industry, and investors to accelerate energy investment and industrial development in the province. | The Premier together with the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), Musa Zondi, and in collaboration with the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ), hosted the KZN Energy Indaba in Richards Bay. | The two-day programme brought together high-level leadership from national and provincial government, state-owned en…
(2026-03-13). Exclusive-With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) – A complex tug-of-war inside the White House is driving U.S. President Donald Trump's shifting public statements on the course of the Iran war, as aides debate when and how to declare victory even as the conflict spreads across the Middle East.
(2026-03-13). Leverkusen wrestle with inconsistency as Bayern await. tribune.com.pk 
Unpredictable Bayer Leverkusen host Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday, still battling the inconsistency which threatens to derail their top-four hopes. | The 2023-24 double winners have been a mixed bag this term and are still coming to terms with a close-season rebuild and the firing of coach Erik Ten Hag just two games into the campaign. | Leverkusen became the first team to avoid defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League this season in Wednesday's 1-1 last 16, first-leg draw. | When placed alongside their 2-0 win over Manchester City and a strong 2-2 home draw with Newcastle, those performan…
(2026-03-13). U.S. 4th Circuit Allows State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Adults 'To Appreciate Their Sex'. lataco.com The 4th Circuit has become the first federal appeals court to enforce laws restricting gender-affirming surgeries. "It is not irrational for a legislature to encourage citizens to appreciate their sex and not become disdainful of their sex," Judge Julius Richardson said.
(2026-03-13). US sanctions 2 firms, 6 individuals for funding North Korean weapons. scmp.com The United States has imposed sanctions on two companies and six individuals for their roles in operations that used information technology workers in foreign countries to raise money for North Korea. | The Treasury Department said the schemes, orchestrated by the North Korean government, had systematically defrauded US businesses and generated revenue to fund North Korea's weapons programmes, including nearly US$800 million in 2024.
(2026-03-13). PM Shehbaz says petroleum prices to remain unchanged despite increase in int'l market. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday decided not to increase the prices of petroleum products this time, honouring his promise to the public despite a further rise in international oil prices. | According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the decision aims to reduce the burden on the common man. It added that the government remains committed to providing as much relief as possible to the people during these challenging times. | Highlighting the global economic situation in the statement, PM Shehbaz noted that tensions in the region were putting pressure on the world economy, which could have…
(2026-03-13). Highlights: How Al-Nassr defeated Neom to remain on top in SPL Standings. ummid.com Al-Nassr Saturday March 07, 2026 turned an almost draw match against Neom into victory to remain on top in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) 25/26 standings.
(2026-03-13). How the humble hornwort could supercharge agriculture. grist.org 
You are here because of a single, all-important enzyme. But don't look inward to find ribulose- ≠1,5- ≠bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase, known more mercifully among scientists as rubisco. Instead, look to the food you eat and the trees that manufacture oxygen, as this is the protein that makes photosynthesis possible. Without it, life on Earth as we know it would not exist. | For all that heavy lifting, rubisco is remarkably inefficient. The enzyme converts carbon dioxide into sugars that sustain plants. But it is easily confused, and will react with oxygen in a process that creates a toxic byproduct,…
(2026-03-13). SHO among seven cops martyred in Lakki Marwat IED blast. tribune.com.pk 
At least seven police personnel, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Shadi Khel Police Station, were martyred in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion near a police mobile in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat. | K-P police confirmed that a mobile unit was targeted with an IED. Immediate rescue teams were dispatched to the scene following the blast, and the injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. | The deceased include Staion House Officer Sadr Azam, Constable Shah Behram (driver), Constables Shah Khalid, Haji Muhammad, Gul Zada, Sakhi Zada, and Constable Insaf Uddin.
(2026-03-13). Securing South Africa's water future requires collective action. sanews.gov.za Securing South Africa's water future requires collective action | Water is a fundamental component of human dignity and a constitutional right rather than a service, writes Deputy Government Spokesperson, William Baloyi. | Water serves as a vital economic facilitator because small enterprises, mining activities, tourism, agriculture, and construction cannot survive without reliable water. Water is an essential part of life, and no one can survive without it. | As a water-scarce country, receiving about half the global average rainfall, unevenly distributed across regions and seasons, South Africa requires a coord…
(2026-03-13). Australia's environmental crisis ignored as political parties drift Right. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-13). Rays of Hope Amidst Rising Hate. ummid.com There are a series of incidents, which have happened in the recent past indicating that though the dominant element is hate and to abuse the religious minorities, there are many in the society who are sticking to love and amity for all.
(2026-03-13). Indian PM Modi unveils investments in tour of states ahead of polls. tribune.com.pk 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam on Friday, announcing multi-billion-dollar investments as part of a tour of states heading into elections, including the key political battleground of West Bengal. | The Hindu nationalist leader is set to launch infrastructure projects in Assam, including land holdings to tea plantation workers, a dam project and a major train and road corridor, worth over $5 billion. | The northeastern state of about 32 million people is controlled by his right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). | On Saturday, Modi will visit neighbouring West Bengal, a state of 105m people le…
(2026-03-13). Meet Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com Iran's Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics, Sunday March 08, 2026 appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
(2026-03-13). The rise of global reactionary authoritarianism. links.org.au 
Miguel Urbán Crespo — The rise of authoritarian leaders is the result of an economic and political system of neoliberalism running out of steam and unable to tackle the crises of inequality, precarity, climate collapse and social anxiety.
(2026-03-13). US refueling aircraft downed in Iraq, 4 soldiers killed. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Early on Friday, an armed group claiming to be the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" claimed to have shot down a U.S. KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft in western Iraq and targeted another aircraft in the same region.The group said in a statement that the crew was able to safely evacuate when the second aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at what it called a "enemy airport."The second aerial refueling aircraft subsequently touched down at Ben Gurion Airport, according to Israel's Channel 12.A U.S. aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq earlier, according to the U.S. Central Command (C…
(2026-03-13). Madison, March 14, 2026: Protestor Safety Training. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-03-13). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-13). SANDF deployment to act as 'force multiplier' in fight against crime. sanews.gov.za SANDF deployment to act as 'force multiplier' in fight against crime | President Cyril Ramaphosa says the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist the South African Police Service (SAPS) is expected to significantly reduce serious and violent crime in targeted areas affected by gangsterism and illicit mining. | The President was responding to oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday, following a question about the measurable outcomes and public safety improvements expected from the deployment. | President Ramaphosa said the SANDF will act as a "force multiplier" to suppo…
(2026-03-13). Alcaraz sets up Medvedev semi at Indian Wells. tribune.com.pk 
Carlos Alcaraz extended his unbeaten season and got revenge over Cameron Norrie on Thursday to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells for a fifth straight year. | The world number one from Spain emerged from a see-saw battle with 29th-ranked Norrie with a 6-3, 6-4 victory. | He will meet Russian Daniil Medvedev, who pushed his own ATP winning streak to eight matches with a 6-1, 7-5 victory over defending champion Jack Draper. | World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Learner Tien 6-1, 6-2 to line up a semi-final with fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev, a 6-2, 6-3 winner over Arthur Fils. | Alcaraz, 22, became t…
(2026-03-13). Lens eye top spot in Ligue 1. tribune.com.pk 
Lens are enjoying a remarkable season in France and can seize top spot in Ligue 1 this weekend as they look to take the title fight to a Paris Saint-Germain side whose main focus is the Champions League. | PSG's lead at the top of the table is a single point with nine games remaining, meaning Lens will go top with a win at Lorient on Saturday. | They are aiming to take advantage of the fact that PSG have been given the weekend off, their home fixture against Nantes postponed until April to give Luis Enrique's side a rest in between the two legs of their Champions League last-16 tie against Chelsea. | The fact…
(2026-03-13). Kerala Gears Up for Record Voter Turnout in Upcoming Assembly Polls. devdiscourse.com Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer Ratan U Kelkar announced on Friday an ambitious plan to set a new record for voter turnout in the upcoming assembly elections. The goal is to surpass the previous turnout high of 80.5% from the 1987 polls, targeting over 85% participation this year.
(2026-03-13). Japan to join Trump's 'Golden Dome' project, expects missile requests. tribune.com.pk 
Japan will inform the US next week that it intends to join the "Golden Dome" missile defence initiative and expects that Washington may seek its help with missile production due to the Middle East war and other conflicts, two sources said. | Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will announce the latest plan when she meets US President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. at a leaders' summit on March 19, the Japanese government sources said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. | Trump's Golden Dome project, announced last year with an ambitious 2028 timeline, envisions expanding existing ground&sbqu…
(2026-03-13). World War III is here… but where are the piles of bodies? strategic-culture.su Brief reflections on techno-military pseudomorphosis | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Many people find it difficult to understand…
(2026-03-13). How Masjid Nabawi expansions boosted comfort, capacity for millions of visitors. ummid.com Since the beginning of the Saudi era, Masjid e Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque, has undergone a series of major expansions aimed at facilitating the movement of worshippers and visitors.
(2026-03-13). NATO-partner Serbia admits buying Chinese missiles after photos leaked. tribune.com.pk 
Serbia recently purchased Chinese CM-400AKG air-to-surface ballistic missiles for its air force, becoming the weapon's first European operator, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said late on Thursday. | Serbia is striving to balance its partnership with NATO and aspirations to join the European Union (EU) with its centuries-old religious, ethnic and political alliance with Russia and strategic ties with China, a major investor. "We have a significant number of those missiles, and we will have even more," Vucic said in a live broadcast by Serbia's state RTS TV, days after the first images of the missiles mount…
(2026-03-13). Minister Thembi Simelane on human rights, dignity and the right to a home. sanews.gov.za Minister Thembi Simelane on human rights, dignity and the right to a home | By Sihle Manda | As South Africa marks Human Rights Month and approaches three decades since the adoption of its Constitution, the link between human rights and human settlements has never been more pronounced. | Few portfolios illustrate the lived reality of constitutional rights as directly as housing — where dignity, equality and access to opportunity intersect in brick, mortar and place. | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane believes this milestone demands reflection, celebration and renewed commitment. Speaking to Publi…
(2026-03-13). Trump's Advice for Iran to Skip World Cup "for Their Safety" Leads to Questions. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Thursday, President Donald Trump suggested that the Iranian national soccer team should not come to the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup this summer — remarks that some social media users interpreted as a threat. "The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety,"… |
(2026-03-13). India and West Asia Crisis: Managing Interdependence in Volatile Region. ummid.com West Asia will not stabilise on India's timeline. The shocks will keep coming. The only real question is whether the right systems — and the right clarity — are already in place when they do.
(2026-03-13). India wins 3rd straight T20 World Cup. ummid.com India on Sunday March 08, 2026 defeated New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final played at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.
(2026-03-13). MPs Criticize Modi Government's Energy Strategy Amid Global Crises. devdiscourse.com In a charged exchange on Friday, Members of Parliament targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over what they called a faltering approach to fuel security. Opposition leaders accused the government of foreign policy failures that have left citizens scrambling for essential energy sources.
(2026-03-13). Kartik Bachhav of Malegaon among UPSC Civil Services 2025 Toppers. ummid.com Kartik Ravindra Bacchav of Malegaon has cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 and secured a place in the list of toppers released today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-13). How Gold Coast Council hid a depot proposal in plain sight. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-13). Israeli airstrike hits Beirut university, killing two professors. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Israeli airstrike on Thursday struck the Faculty of Sciences at Lebanese University in Beirut's southern suburb, killing two senior academics and intensifying fears of a deeper regional escalation.Lebanon's National News Agency reported that the victims were Professor Hussein Bazzi, director of the faculty at the south Beirut campus, and Professor Mortada Srour. The strike targeted an educational facility located in a densely populated civilian area, prompting strong condemnation from Lebanese authorities.President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese government denounced the attack, describing it as a dange…
(2026-03-13). Odisha Congress MLAs Relocated to Bengaluru Amid Election Concerns. devdiscourse.com The Congress party has taken the decisive step of moving several Odisha legislators to Bengaluru ahead of the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections, scheduled for March 16. This development comes amid growing concerns over potential cross-voting within the party ranks.
(2026-03-13). Maharashtra's Revolutionary Move: Boosting Women's Education with Fee Waiver Scheme. devdiscourse.com The Maharashtra government, under the leadership of Minister Chandrakant Patil, is set to take stringent measures against colleges that refuse admission to girl students under the tuition fee waiver scheme. The government warns that the affiliation of such institutions could face cancellation.
(2026-03-13). Svitolina topples Swiatek at Indian Wells. tribune.com.pk 
Elina Svitolina sent two-time champion Iga Swiatek spinning out at Indian Wells on Thursday to line up a semi-final meeting with Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina. | Ninth-ranked Ukrainian Svitolina surged home to beat world number two Swiatek 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 while Rybakina thwarted Jessica Pegula's comeback bid in a 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) victory over the fifth-ranked American. | World number one Aryna Sabalenka kept her bid for a first title in the prestigious ATP and WTA Masters 1000 event on track, holding off Canadian teen Victoria Mboko 7-6 (7/0), 6-4. | The Belarusian star will face 14th-ranked Czech Linda…
(2026-03-13). Two U.S. sailors injured in fire aboard USS Gerald R. Ford. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Two U.S. sailors were injured after a fire broke out aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Thursday, adding that the vessel remains fully operational.According to CENTCOM, the blaze started in the ship's main laundry rooms and was quickly contained by the crew. The incident was not related to combat operations and caused no damage to the carrier's propulsion systems or flight deck activities.The two injured sailors sustained minor wounds and are in stable condition while receiving medical treatment, officials said. An investigati…
(2026-03-13). ASEAN ministers urge halt to Middle East war as crisis rattles energy and trade. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign and economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday called for an immediate halt to the war in the Middle East, and said the effects of surging oil prices and disrupted trade are already hitting Southeast Asia's economies. | Several members of ASEAN have begun rolling out measures to counter the economic impact, with governments moving quickly to conserve energy, stabilise domestic markets and protect vulnerable sectors such as tourism. | Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this afternoon participated in the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the S…
(2026-03-13). Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM, move Rajya Sabha. ummid.com Nitish Kumar Thursday March 05, 2026 announced he is quitting as Chief Minister of Bihar and moving to Rajya Sabha — the Upper House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-03-13). Cebu Pacific Soars Despite Rising Fuel Costs. devdiscourse.com Cebu Pacific reported a strong performance in February 2026, carrying over 2.3 million passengers and achieving an impressive seat load factor of 85.6%.
(2026-03-13). Can Trump even stop the Iran war? strategic-culture.su The war which Trump started is back firing more and more each day. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The war which Trump started is…
(2026-03-13). KZN Premier calls for stronger partnerships to accelerate energy investment. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier calls for stronger partnerships to accelerate energy investment | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for stronger collaboration between government, industry and investors to accelerate energy investment and industrial development in the province. | Ntuli made the call at the inaugural KwaZulu-Natal Energy Indaba currently underway at Thembela Venue in Richards Bay. | The two-day indaba, which started on Thursday, is hosted by the Premier, together with Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) MEC, Musa Zondi, in partnership with the Richards Bay Industrial Developm…
(2026-03-13). Live at 1 pm Eastern: Space Mirrors to Save Solar Power? The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com It sounds like something a Bond villain would think up. A startup wants to put giant mirrors into space to reflect sunlight back toward the Earth at night. Why would someone want to do this? To disturb the sleep of everyone on the "dark side" of the planet? No, but that would happen. To help plants grow faster and feed more people? Nope. It's to keep giant solar power installations going after the sun goes down. This is a stupid, harmful idea, and we will explain why.
(2026-03-13). 12th Maths QR Code takes to YouTube Channel, CBSE in damage control. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education Tuesday March 10, 2026 went into damage control mode after the QR Code printed on the CBSE 12th Mathematics Paper led to a YouTube Music Channel, sparking a massive row.
(2026-03-13). Spurs search for salvation. tribune.com.pk 
Troubled Tottenham head to Liverpool on Sunday searching for salvation in their increasingly desperate fight against relegation. | Arsenal can move closer to their first Premier League title for 22 years with a win over Everton, while Manchester United meet Aston Villa in a crucial clash in the race for Champions League qualification. | AFP Sport looks at three key talking points ahead of this weekend's action: | Spurs must 'dig deeper' to survive | In grave danger of playing in England's second tier for the first time since 1977-78, Tottenham could hardly have picked a worse venue for their latest attempt to…
(2026-03-13). 663 Afghan Taliban killed, 249 checkposts destroyed during Operation Ghazab Lil Haq: Tarar. tribune.com.pk 
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Friday that 663 Afghan Taliban operatives have been killed and more than 887 injured during the ongoing Operation Ghazab Lil Haq, launched in response to "unprovoked action" from across the Afghan border. | 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq' was launched almost two weeks ago after renewed clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, when Afghan Taliban forces fired on multiple locations, prompting swift military retaliation. The neighbours have clashed along the frontier since last week, when Afghanistan launched a border offensive in response to Pakistani air strikes.
(2026-03-13). Government responds to sulphurous odour in Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Government responds to sulphurous odour in Gauteng | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has assured the public that it is attending to reports of a strong sulphurous odour detected in various parts of Gauteng, particularly in Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg. | The department has confirmed that the stench experienced by residents in these areas is likely caused by hydrogen sulphide (H‚ÇÇS). | "DFFE wishes to assure the public that the matter is receiving attention." | The department received reports of the strong sulphurous odour in Gauteng on 10 March 2026. | Air qu…
(2026-03-13). March 18, 2026: Online: Labor Solidarity with Palestine: Lessons from Italy and Britain. wibailoutpeople.org 
On March 18th the National Labor Network for Ceasefire and In These Times magazine will host an international webinar featuring trade unionists from Italy and Britain engaged in direct action for justice for Palestinians. On October 3, 2025 the Confederazione Generale Italiana di Lavoratori (CGIL) participated in a national strike for Palestine. The action involved over two million workers …
(2026-03-13). International Al-Quds Day 2026: A call to action for Al-Quds, Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, and humanity. samidoun.net This year, in 2026, the International Day of Al-Quds, the international day of action held on the third Friday of Ramadan for the Palestinian cause and the liberation of Jerusalem from Zionism and imperialism, takes on an extremely urgent and historic significance. Marked since 1979, when it was first declared by Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, this …
(2026-03-13). Holy Kaaba Door: Historical Legacy and Artistic Masterpiece. ummid.com The Holy Kaaba door combines religious significance with artistic merit in its design and craftsmanship, remaining a testament to the evolution of the Holy Kaaba's architecture and the attention of Islamic states to serving the Two Holy Mosques.
(2026-03-13). India advances to ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final. ummid.com India on Thursday March 05, 2026 advanced to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final, defeating England in a thrilling Semifinal played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
(2026-03-13). Here's why Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Al-Nassr Vs Al-Khaleej. ummid.com This is now almost certain that Al-Nassr Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss the Al-Nassr vs Al-Khaleej SPL match Saturday March 14, 2026.
(2026-03-13). Barclays Sounds the Alarm on Renewable Energy. wattsupwiththat.com Yet, as the Barclays analysts point out, the real risks now lurk in the renewable sector. "Stranded-asset risk is becoming system wide," the paper warns. "Historically, stranding meant coal plants. Today, renewables facing multi-year interconnection queues, curtailment and congestion risks are increasingly likely to be impaired." | In an era of geopolitical upheaval, energy insecurity, persistent inflation and AI's insatiable power hunger, renewables — once the darlings of ESG portfolios — are emerging as the new buggy whips in an age of automobiles. The Barclays paper couldn't be more timely. It argu…
(2026-03-13). Verstappen fumes 'whole day a disaster'. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-13). 6 US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq. tribune.com.pk 
All six crew members aboard a United States military refueling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq are confirmed to have been killed, the US military said on Friday. | A US military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident the military said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire. | The deaths add to the seven US service members who have already been killed as part of US operations against Iran which began on February 28. | "The circumstances of the ‚Å incident a…
(2026-03-13). CWA Members at Orange Mobility Build Power With Informational Pickets. wibailoutpeople.org 
With a contract expiration date looming, AT&T Orange Mobility members participated in informational pickets across the country to show that we are ready to do what it takes to get a strong contract. Some of the Locals involved include CWA Locals 1101, 4900, 4603, 4202, 4100, 4320, 4008, 7250, and 9333. On February 20, members …
(2026-03-13). Kansai's Strategic Entry in India's Renewable Energy Market. devdiscourse.com Kansai Transmission and Distribution has made a significant move into the Indian energy sector by purchasing a 10% stake in OMC Power. This investment is the first by Kansai in India's energy market, marking a strategic expansion in the renewable energy space.
(2026-03-13). UPSC Civil Services Result 2025 Out: Full List of Muslim Toppers. ummid.com UPSC Civil Services Result 2025: As many as 44 Muslims figured in the list of 958 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2025 exams results of which was declared by the UPSC Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-13). Sen. Josh Hawley's Bill Would Undo Federal Approval of Mifepristone Nationwide. truthout.org U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley filed legislation this week that would undo federal approval of mifepristone, a key abortion drug, nationwide. The move underscores the anti-abortion movement's growing dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's approach to the issue. "Congress must act now to protect the health and safety of women," Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, said in a Wednesday statement. |
(2026-03-13). Tenants Call on Minneapolis City Council to Override Mayor's Veto on Eviction Protections. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-03-13). Meet Fathima Shehza: CA Intermediate January 2026 Topper. ummid.com Fathima Shehza K has topped the ICAI CA Intermediate January 2026 exam the result of which has been declared on Sunday March 08, 2026.
(2026-03-13). They've nearly given up on climate — plastics will be next. wattsupwiththat.com No one wants plastic trash strewn about. But we don't need another bloated UN program to handle it by orchestrating top-down controls, market distortions, and endless funding streams. Real solutions start with better civics education, policing of bad behavior and local infrastructure where the problems actually originate — not global agendas that sidestep these hard truths.
(2026-03-13). Wales boss Bellamy 'feels a responsibility'. tribune.com.pk 
Manager Craig Bellamy told AFP on Friday that he "feels a responsibility" to take Wales to this summer's World Cup, ahead of a crunch home play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina this month. | The former Manchester City and Liverpool attacker has impressed since taking over as Wales boss in July 2024, and the World Cup in North America is within touching distance. | Wales qualified for Qatar 2022 under previous coach Rob Page ⚪ the first time in 64 years that the country of just over three million people had played at the World Cup. | Former international Bellamy said guiding his native Wales to football's bi…
(2026-03-13). NDMA issues advisory for rain, thunderstorm across Pakistan from March 14-16. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a weather advisory on Friday, forecasting rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms across the upper parts of Pakistan from March 14 to March 16. | According to the advisory, a westerly wave is expected to approach the northwestern regions of the country on Saturday evening and persist until the early hours of Monday. | üåß Weather Alert — Pakistan | Rain-wind-thunderstorm with snowfall over mountains expected from 14—16 March in upper parts of the country including Islamabad, KP, Punjab, GB and Kashmir. #PakistanWeather #W…
(2026-03-13). Wang Yi's Diplomatic Visit to Vietnam: Strengthening Ties. devdiscourse.com Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Vietnam in mid-March, the foreign ministry confirmed Friday.
(2026-03-13). Pedro Sánchez's Spain: The Pride of Europe. ummid.com Pedro Sánchez denounced the unilateral action against Iran with dramatic and unpredictable consequences for the entire planet, and called for an end to hostilities and a return to diplomacy, reminding the world that violence can never be the solution.
(2026-03-13). Türkiye confirms third ballistic missile from Iran shot down. tribune.com.pk 
Türkiye's defence ministry on Friday said a ballistic missile from Iran had been shot down in Turkish airspace by NATO forces in the third such incident of the Middle East war. | "A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean," a ministry statement said. | Hours earlier, sirens wailed at Türkiye's southern Incirlik airbase, a key NATO facility where US troops are stationed, state news agency Anadolu reported. | Local media also reported sirens in Batman, 600 kilometres (370 miles) furt…
(2026-03-13). From reform momentum to tangible results. sanews.gov.za From reform momentum to tangible results | In the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA), President Cyril Ramaphosa made a decisive call: South Africa must move from stabilisation to acceleration. The foundation has been laid, and reforms are underway. But the defining task of the 7th Administration is to translate reform momentum into measurable improvements in the lives of all South Africans. | The recent assessments conducted by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) on the implementation of the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024 — 2029 confirm that progress in the work of go…
(2026-03-13). International Coalition Calls On FIFA To Move Games From The US. popularresistance.org With the FIFA World Cup 2026 now 100 days away, an international coalition has launched a coordinated boycott campaign demanding that FIFA move matches from the United States. The Coalition warns that US thuggery is creating a humanitarian crisis, both domestic and international. International sport is not neutral. Mega-sporting events function as instruments of political legitimation. To host global sporting events is not merely a logistical privilege — it is a declaration of belonging within the international community.
(2026-03-13). The madness of King Trump: War games, war crimes and a wrecking ball presidency. strategic-culture.su By John & Nisha WHITEHEAD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Dysfunction, decadence, depravity and a death cult: that, in a nutshell…
(2026-03-13). The far Right goes to war against women: The Eleventh Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
In recent years, the Latin American far right has launched a crusade against the rights of women and sex-gender dissidents, hoping to crush some of the region's most active opposition to neoliberalism.
(2026-03-13). We're Tired of Marco Rubio Speaking for Us: A New Cuban-American Movement. scheerpost.com Justine Medina "Put three Cubans in a room together, you'll have five different opinions," a Cuban friend of mine likes to joke. He was referring to debates in the town-hall meetings during Cuba's constitutional convention process of 2018. But I immediately thought, of course, of any Nochebuena celebration at my dad's house, just a few …
(2026-03-13). Morocco plans repatriation of IS-linked citizens from Iraq, official says. al-monitor.com By Ahmed EljechtimiRABAT, March 12 (Reuters) – Morocco is developing plans to repatriate its nationals who fought for Islamic State in Syria and were transferred by the United States into Iraqi detention, a senior security official said on Thursday.The U.S. began moving detained IS members out of Syria in January after the collapse of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which had been guarding around a dozen facilities holding IS fighters and affiliated civilians, including foreigners.
(2026-03-13). President Ramaphosa outlines plan to get NDP back on track. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa outlines plan to get NDP back on track | President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is implementing the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) to address structural challenges in the economy and place South Africa back on a path toward achieving the goals of the National Development Plan (NDP). | The President was responding to oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday following a question on whether the NDP's targets of reducing unemployment to 6%, achieving 5% economic growth and building a capable state by 2030 are still attainable. | The President said a Ten-Year Review of the NDP re…
(2026-03-13). Dispossessed family receives 627 hectares of land back. sanews.gov.za Dispossessed family receives 627 hectares of land back | The government has returned more than 627 hectares of land in Mpumalanga to its rightful custodians after it was appropriated under the apartheid regime around 1934, reaffirming its commitment to land restitution. | "The return of this land, therefore, embodies the restoration of identity, a sense of belonging, and opportunities for the family that was dispossessed," Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Friday. | The significant milestone in the journey of the Mtshoeni/Mtsweni family, also known as the Schulk Marhiqa Communal Property Association (CPA),…
(2026-03-13). Russell leads Mercedes one-two in China GP sprint qualifying. tribune.com.pk 
Championship pacesetter George Russell took pole position on Friday for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, leading a Mercedes one-two ahead of Kimi Antonelli. | Russell clocked 1min 31.520sec around the 5.451km Shanghai International Circuit, 0.289sec quicker than Antonelli with world champion Lando Norris 0.621sec behind his fellow Englishman in third. | Joining Norris on the second row for Saturday morning's 19-lap race will be Lewis Hamilton, winner of the China sprint a year ago. | The seven-time Formula One world champion was fourth in his Ferrari, 0.641sec slower than Russell. | "The car's been feeling…
(2026-03-13). India Eyes Stronger Ties with Chile as Kast Assumes Presidency. devdiscourse.com India extended its congratulations to Jose Antonio Kast Rist, the newly inaugurated President of Chile, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing eagerness to bolster bilateral ties and collaborative efforts in various sectors.
(2026-03-13). Global Health Workers Describe Impact a Year After Trump Admin Shut Down USAID. truthout.org "Heartbreaking." "Devastating." "Difficult and challenging." Such are the words used by health care workers, government officials and former U.S. Agency for International Development employees to describe the impact of the agency's dissolution last year. Since the Trump administration shut down USAID, which had delivered humanitarian aid and medical supplies to countries around the world… |
(2026-03-13). Israeli airstrikes hit building in central Beirut, Reuters footage shows. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, March 12 (Reuters) – Israeli airstrikes hit a building twice in central Beirut less than a kilometre from the government headquarters, Reuters video footage showed on Thursday, shortly after the Israeli military said it had begun a new wave of strikes on the Lebanese capital. (Reporting by Maya Gebeily, Writing by Yomna Ehab, Editing by Timothy Heritage)…
(2026-03-13). Optimism and realism as Nepal set for youth-focused future. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-13). Hinkley Point C UK: France's EDF Boondoggle Sets a Record. wattsupwiththat.com Europe's biggest nuclear power operator EDF, which manages France's fleet of 57 reactors, is under pressure to show it can improve on its record of reactor construction. Recent projects have been severely delayed and hugely over budget, taking well over 10 years to complete." — Financial Times, February 20, 2026…
(2026-03-13). US plans record arms deal for Taiwan amid rising military tensions with China. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-03-13). Madison, March 28, 2026: No Kings! No Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, March 28: No Kings Rally, March and Fair in Madison | 12: 30 p.m. assemble at Brittingham Park | 2 p.m. Rally and Fair at Capitol | Photo:
(2026-03-13). Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes. tribune.com.pk 
World War II leader Winston Churchill is to be dropped from the UK £5 banknote in favour of a nature scene, sparking outrage from some lawmakers who said he should not be replaced by an otter or badger. | Novelist Jane Austen, artist J. M. W. Turner and mathematician and codebreaker Alan Turing, are also due to be phased out on the £10, £20 and £50 banknotes respectively as part of a redesign. | The next series of banknotes due to be issued by the Bank of England will feature animals native to the UK, in a shift away from images of prominent Britons. | Possibilities, subject to a public…
(2026-03-13). Pete Hegesth the Latest Grifter. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The $93 Billion Pentagon Shopping Spree Washington is once again demonstrating one of its oldest and most reliable traditions: screaming about government waste while spending taxpayer money like a drunken hedge fund manager with someone else's credit card. Much like others in the Trump orbit—Kash Patel and Kristi Noem—Defense (or war) Secretary Pete …
(2026-03-13). Juan Cole, Trump and the Return of the White Man's Burden. scheerpost.com Intro by Tom Engelhardt, Article by Juan Cole Once again, the "President of Peace" Donald Trump who, while running for office in 2016, announced that "regime change is a proven, absolute failure," has taken out after "the natives," eager to change regimes in distant lands. These days, of course, the country on which he's particularly focused is …
(2026-03-13). 38 from Jamia Millia RCA crack UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025. ummid.com As many as 38 candidates from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 the result of which was declared today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.
(2026-03-13). Gen Z Triumphs in Nepal, Falters in Bangladesh. ummid.com During the last six months, there have been two political movements and subsequent elections in India's immediate neighbourhood – Bangladesh and Nepal, which might have an impact on India's regional aspirations and impact.
(2026-03-13). Nepal's Balendra Shah wins majority. tribune.com.pk 
Nepal's centrist RSP party of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah won a majority in parliament with 182 seats, Election Commission results showed Thursday. | The March 5 vote elected a new 275-member House of Representatives, the lower house of parliament, with 165 seats chosen directly and 110 through a proportional representation vote. | "The counting of votes for the election of members of the House of Representatives… has been completed," Election Commission spokesman Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said in a statement. | In direct elections, RSP won 125 of the 165, and secured another 57 in PR votes, leavin…
(2026-03-13). 3 injured in Old Dominion University shooting. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. authorities responded to two serious security incidents on Thursday, including a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk and a vehicle-ramming attack at Temple Israel near Detroit.At Old Dominion University, an active shooter opened fire shortly before 11: 00 a.m. inside Constant Hall, which houses the university's College of Business. The university issued an emergency alert instructing students and staff to follow "Run—Hide—Fight" safety protocols as police and campus security responded.Authorities later confirmed that the gunman was killed during the incident. Three vict…
(2026-03-13). Russia refuses oil sales to India on discounted price. ummid.com In a sudden turn of events, Russia has refused to supply oil to India on a discounted price, media reports said.
(2026-03-13). This week: 40+ Actions in Defense of Cuba — March 8—15, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-03-13). Violence in Mexico raises political questions. strategic-culture.su
(2026-03-13). War, profit, and the dollar's retreat. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-03-13). Forbidden movies: Russia bans films that reject so-called 'traditional values'. globalvoices.org
(2026-03-13). Gobierno de Cuba anuncia liberación de 51 personas privadas de libertad en vísperas de la Semana Santa. cubadebate.cu En el espíritu de buena voluntad, de estrechas y fluidas relaciones entre el Estado cubano y el Vaticano, con el cual se ha mantenido históricamente una comunicación sobre los procesos de revisión y excarcelación de personas privadas de libertad, el Gobierno de Cuba ha decidido liberar en los próximos días a 51 personas sancionadas a privación de libertad.
(2026-03-13). Gobierno de Cuba anuncia liberación de 51 personas privadas de libertad en vísperas de la Semana Santa. cubadebate.cu En el espíritu de buena voluntad, de estrechas y fluidas relaciones entre el Estado cubano y el Vaticano, con el cual se ha mantenido históricamente una comunicación sobre los procesos de revisión y excarcelación de personas privadas de libertad, el Gobierno de Cuba ha decidido liberar en los próximos días a 51 personas sancionadas a privación de libertad.
(2026-03-13). Modo Clásico Mundial (VIII): La despedida de San Juan, øesperada o desconcertante? cubadebate.cu Cuba cayó 7-2 contra Canadá en el partido de cierre del Grupo A y terminó su participación en el VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Para algunos era esperada a partir de variables que estaban a flor de piel desde la integración del equipo. Para otros, fue desconcertante a partir del optimismo creado con las dos victorias iniciales.
(2026-03-13). Modo Clásico Mundial (VIII): La despedida de San Juan, øesperada o desconcertante? cubadebate.cu Cuba cayó 7-2 contra Canadá en el partido de cierre del Grupo A y terminó su participación en el VI Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Para algunos era esperada a partir de variables que estaban a flor de piel desde la integración del equipo. Para otros, fue desconcertante a partir del optimismo creado con las dos victorias iniciales.
(2026-03-13). Mondo Duplantis supera su propio récord mundial de salto con pértiga y alcanza los 6,31 metros. cubadebate.cu Desde que irrumpió en la escena internacional, Duplantis ha devuelto al atletismo ese brillo de "estrella de rock". A sus 26 años, la pregunta ya no es si volverá a batir el récord, sino dónde está el límite biológico del ser humano.
(2026-03-13). Mondo Duplantis supera su propio récord mundial de salto con pértiga y alcanza los 6,31 metros. cubadebate.cu Desde que irrumpió en la escena internacional, Duplantis ha devuelto al atletismo ese brillo de "estrella de rock". A sus 26 años, la pregunta ya no es si volverá a batir el récord, sino dónde está el límite biológico del ser humano.
(2026-03-13). Iran to be high on G7 ministerial agenda at upcoming meeting, Canada says. al-monitor.com OTTAWA, March 12 (Reuters) – The foreign ministers from the Group of Seven will have detailed discussions on diplomatic efforts related to the war in Iran when they meet near Paris at a scheduled meeting at the end of March, Canada's foreign minister said on Thursday. France, which is currently chairing the G7, will host the first of two foreign ministers meeting on March 26-27 at the Vaux de Cernay abbey, some 50km southwest of Paris."We will be having a full-fledged conversation about the diplomatic efforts relating to the war," Anita Anand told reporters on Thursday.
(2026-03-13). Belgians protest austerity reforms. tribune.com.pk 
Tens of thousands of people thronged the streets of Brussels Thursday in the latest mass protest against austerity reforms brought in by Prime Minister Bart De Wever's conservative government. | Police said the march drew 80,000 people — matching the turnout at the last such demonstration in October — while unions put the figure at more than 100,000. | Public transport and government services were also widely disrupted by strike action, with Belgium's two main airports cancelling all scheduled departures due to a shortage of security staff and baggage handlers. | Belgian unions have been mobilised…
(2026-03-13). The Donroe Coalition: Trump's New Right-Wing Military Alliance Under the Shadow S2E8. scheerpost.com Michael Fox for TRNN At least 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are on board with Trump's new military alliance. They are calling it the America's Counter Cartel Coalition. Latin America's top right-wing leaders are involved, including El Salvador's Nayib Bukele and Argentina's Javier Milei. They met in Florida for the event, on …
(2026-03-13). Election draws spotlight as Barca host Sevilla. tribune.com.pk 
Barcelona welcome Sevilla on Sunday aiming to maintain their La Liga lead on Real Madrid, but the stakes are even higher off the field with the club's next president to be named that night. | Club members will vote for one of the two candidates, Joan Laporta or Victor Font, to determine the direction Barca head in the years to come. | Laporta, who resigned from his role as president a few weeks ago to begin his reelection campaign, is firm favourite to stay in charge. | Despite a year-long delay in doing so, Barcelona returned to their Camp Nou home a few months ago and on Sunday, the north stand will be opene…
(2026-03-13). Arbeloa 'confident' Mbappe fit for Man City trip in Champions League. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Friday he was "confident" that Kylian Mbappe will be available to face Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. | "He's getting better day by day," Arbeloa said at a press conference. "He won't be there tomorrow (Saturday, in La Liga against Elche), but I'm confident he'll be on the trip to Manchester." | With Mbappe sidelined by a knee injury and several other key players missing, Real thrashed City 3—0 in the first leg at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, thanks to a hat-trick from Federico Valverde. | City host the second leg next Tuesday a…
(2026-03-12). In First Statement, Iran's New Leader Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed and Attacks on US Bases Will Continue. news.antiwar.com Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who replaced his slain father as the new supreme leader of Iran, issued his first statement on Thursday, where he said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed and vowed Iranian attacks on US bases in the region would continue. "Certainly, the leverage of blocking the Strait of Hormuz must also continue …
(2026-03-12). $20K Drones vs $4M Missiles — Norton Explains Why the U.S. Is Losing the War It Started. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff Journalist Ben Norton lays out the brutal logic of Iran's asymmetric counteroffensive — and the global economic catastrophe it's already unleashing. As Norton explains, Tehran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, crippled energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf, and sent oil prices soaring past $120 per barrel, triggering inflation, food shocks, and a …
(2026-03-12). California's Governor Newsom says no imminent threat despite warning of Iran drone attack. scmp.com California Governor Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the west coast in retaliation for war. | Newsom said drone issues "have always been top of mind". | "We've been aware of that information. … It's all about a posture of preparedness for worst-case scenarios," the governor said on Wednesday.
(2026-03-12). WATCH: UN Security Council Blames Iran. scheerpost.com Joe Lauria Consortium News Russia and China failed to veto a resolution that blatantly blamed the victim rather than the aggressor in the war against Iran. Neither Russia nor China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution on Wednesday that turned the tables on the war, falsely identifying Iran as the instigator of hostilities. The resolution's …
(2026-03-12). Trump Says 'We Make a Lot of Money' When Oil Prices Go Up as His Iran War Makes Americans Pay More at the Pump. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Thursday tried to portray the increase in oil prices since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran in a positive light, saying the US makes more money when prices rise, though Americans are already paying significantly more for gas. "The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by …
(2026-03-12). US military Aid to Israel is a National Security Risk. scheerpost.com Branko Marcetic for Jacobin Over the weekend, the Washington Post was the latest to publish a claim that Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu used the threat of launching a war with Iran solo as a way to pressure Donald Trump into the disastrous war he has now embroiled the United States in. It's at least the fifth piece of …
(2026-03-12). Afghan Refugees in Iran Fled One War Zone Only to End Up in Another. truthout.org "I don't know when I will be able to contact you again." my cousin Ahmad told me during a WhatsApp call from Tehran last summer, in the midst of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. "Maybe it wasn't wise to come here. Afghanistan would probably have been safer." For days, his internet connection had stopped working. Eventually, a privileged neighbor shared their Starlink satellite internet… |
(2026-03-12). IMA: Iran War Justifications The Global Implications. thelastamericanvagabond.com Today, the Independent Media Alliance (IMA) brings you a panel discussing the most recent round of hostilities against Iran, how the initiation of this conflict was long-sought by Israel, and what this may mean for the global order. We also discuss the legalities of this war, and whether the conflict is in the interest of
(2026-03-12). Greenwald: CNN Is Running Iraq‚ÄëWar‚ÄëLevel Propaganda for the Iran War. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a blistering breakdown of U.S. media complicity, Glenn Greenwald dissects what he calls one of the most brazen propaganda stunts of the new Iran war: CNN's Jake Tapper inviting an Israeli activist to speak on behalf of 96 million Iranians. The segment, Greenwald argues, is not just sloppy journalism — it's a …
(2026-03-12). Politicians in North of Ireland press Starmer on fuel costs. thecanary.co 
As Keir Starmer visited the North of Ireland on 12 March, local politicians laid bare the impact of rising fuel costs. Many in the North use heating oil and this has seen disproportionate price rises following the US / Israeli attacks on Iran. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald T.D led a party delegation to […] | By
(2026-03-12). Suspect shot dead after crashing truck into Michigan synagogue. scmp.com A suspect crashed ‚Å his truck into the hallway of a Detroit-area synagogue where children were attending preschool on Thursday and was shot dead in a confrontation with security staff, with no one else seriously injured, authorities said. | The attack unfolded during a recent surge in US antisemitic incidents and in a period of heightened security concerns around Jewish and Muslim places of worship since US and Israeli forces launched air strikes on Iran on February 28, sparking an intensifying war…
(2026-03-12). L'attacco all'Iran rappresenta un attacco al mondo multipolare. strategic-culture.su L'aggressione imperialista-sionista contro l'Iran non mira solo a colpire Teheran: punta a intimidire il Sud globale e a spezzare la spinta multipolare incarnata da BRICS e cooperazione eurasiatica. Difendere l'Iran significa difendere sovranità , Carta ONU e diritto internazionale. | Segue nostro L'aggressione lanciata dagli Stati Uniti e dal regime sionista di Israele contro l'Iran va letta come un attacco diretto al mondo multipolare…
(2026-03-12). Iran slams UNSC resolution condemning Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf countries. peoplesdispatch.org Iran maintains that its attacks in Gulf countries are based on its right to self defense as the US military bases in the region are used to launch attacks inside Iran…
(2026-03-12). FAQ: Why Is the U.S. Attacking Iran? And What Happens Next? ips-dc.org 
(2026-03-12). UK PM Starmer admits his 'mistake' in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken responsibility for his "mistake" in sending Peter Mandelson to Washington as ambassador, as Downing Street denied there was a "cover-up" in the release of files related to the appointment. | The prime minister is facing fresh questions about his judgment in giving Mandelson the ambassadorship despite being warned of a "general reputational risk" because of his relationship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-03-12). More Than a Singer: How Sam Cooke's Family Built a Legacy After His Death. capitalbnews.org 
CLARKSDALE, Mississippi — Nicole Cooke-Johnson loaded her car full of children's books and traveled to her grandfather's hometown, Clarksdale, Mississippi, for the first time in her life. It was a journey as old and as common as the Great Migration. But her grandfather, Sam Cooke, was no ordinary man. Cooke, an iconic, groundbreaking recording artist …
(2026-03-12). US Aggression on Iran: Final Verdict on 'Patriot' System's Atrocious Performance. globalresearch.ca For the last four years, the mainstream propaganda machine has been presenting the MIM-104 "Patriot" SAM/ABM (surface-to-air/anti-ballistic missile) system as
(2026-03-12). From AirAsia to Qantas, airlines raise fares as Iran war fuels oil price surge. scmp.com Airlines around the world are increasing fares and raising fuel surcharges as the Iran war sends oil prices swinging wildly and stokes fears of jet fuel shortages if the fighting persists. | The cost of plane tickets may jump as much as 9 per cent, said Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association industry group. Fuel costs account for about a quarter of the expenses paid by carriers.
(2026-03-12). Israel extends evacuation order in Lebanon, bombs Lebanese uni. thecanary.co 
The Israeli military has expanded its illegal evacuation order to a large area of Lebanon north of the Litani river, towards the al-Zahrani river as far as Saida. The threat is forcing hundreds of thousands more civilians to flee, adding to the 700,000 forcibly displaced by the earlier expulsion order. The mass displacement is comparable […] | By
(2026-03-12). KC-135 Tanker Crashes In Iraq During Operation Epic Fury Sortie (Updated). twz.com A KC-135 Stratotanker that was taking part in "U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft," the command stated Thursday afternoon in a media release. "The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely." | "This was not d…
(2026-03-12). Lukashenko slams multi-stage markups, cites overpriced cardan shaft as example. eng.belta.by "As a result, ordinary consumers have to pay for all the markups lining the pockets of these fly-by-night operators. It is scandalous and there are plenty of examples," the head of state pointed out.
(2026-03-12). US Intelligence Community Is "Covering Its Ass" … What Is Really Going on with the US War on Iran? globalresearch.ca Let's start with the big news from a US Intelligence Community leak to the Washington Post: John Hudson and "A classified report by the National Intelligence Council found that even a large-scale assault …
(2026-03-12). Reform UK's Crypto Provider on Register That Housed North Korean Money Laundering. bylinetimes.com Reform UK have been processing cryptocurrency donations through a Polish regulatory regime which previously housed a Cambodian crime syndicate A detailed legal analysis provided to Byline Times exposes fundamental structural weaknesses in Poland's Virtual Asset Service Pro…
(2026-03-12). In rural West Texas, renewable energy brings a windfall for seniors. grist.org 
In the far corner of the Crockett County Senior Center, 75-year-old Cynthia Flores almost always has a puzzle going. She and her friends sort colors and look for edge pieces while they gossip — "faster than the telephone" — in the Tex-Mex blend of Spanish and English they grew up speaking in Ozona, a tiny ranching and oil outpost in far West Texas. A couple of days before Valentine's Day, their puzzle surface was one of the few in the center not covered in red and pink hearts; preparations were underway for the big dance the following night. | "La comida esta ready," another senior said, calling th…
(2026-03-12). The Cult: Covid Bats Vampire Movie Connect the Dots. globalresearch.ca The world is run by an evil Cult. | Hollywood just delivered proof. | Consider this, by RFK-created Children's Health Defense, a serious health-oriented NGO, describes how already years ago, a loose group Government-financed scientists came up with a logical idea, "Infect …
(2026-03-12). The Era of Truth and Freedom is Over. thealtworld.com The British Parliament is in the process of abolishing the right to trial by jury. The law, which seems about to pass, removes a jury trial for defendants whose crimes are punishable by a sentence of three years or less. Instead of a jury of one's peers, a judge will determine a defendant's innocence or guilt. Next the cutoff will be 5 years, then ten, then jury trial will disappear, and England will return to the Dark Ages. The appointed judge will decide according to the wishes of he who rules. | The reason the Labour government gives for abolishing trial by jury is an 80,000 case backlog that is choking the Br…
(2026-03-12). US Congress steps in over extortionate 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices. thecanary.co 
The debate surrounding ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup has escalated from a purely sporting discussion to a political issue within US Congress. Dozens of American lawmakers called on FIFA to review its ticket pricing policy. A letter from US lawmakers warned that the tournament could become an event that excludes a large segment […] | By
(2026-03-12). Lukashenko warns businessmen against profiting from criminal schemes. eng.belta.by "Everyone in business must know (and not just businessmen): with those | who decide to profit from criminal schemes, the conversation will be | short," the head of state warned.
(2026-03-12). Constitutional Court adopts address to president, parliament. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Constitutional Court has adopted an address to the Belarusian president and the National Assembly "On the state of constitutional legitimacy in the Republic of Belarus".
(2026-03-12). EU "very keen" on Israel cooperation despite public fury, says internal paper. electronicintifada.net Tel Aviv envoy seeks to allay business lobby's fears of sanctions.
(2026-03-12). PRESS RELEASE: Supreme Court Seeks Union Government's Response on Plea Challenging Non-Enforcement of Delhi Rent Act, 1995 for three decades. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com A Bench of the | Supreme Court of India comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal and Hon'ble | Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi on Monday, 9 March 2026 directed the Union of India | to file its counter affidavit in a writ petition challenging the continued | non-enforcement of the Delhi Rent Act, 1995 ("1995 Act") for nearly | three decades.
(2026-03-12). Guardian: Net Zero would be Less Expensive than One Persian Gulf Oil Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com Apparently UK Net Zero to 2050 will only cost £100 billion (US $134 billion), or £4 billion / year. But a lot of the money has to be spent upfront.
(2026-03-12). Climate activists demand Miliband kills off Rosebank oil and gas project. thecanary.co 
On 12 March dozens of Cut The Ties To Fossil Fuel activists occupied the road outside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) in London. They used 4-metre 'oil rigs' to stretch out a banner demanding "KILL ROSEBANK SO WE CAN LIVE". The street filled with smoke and the sound of drums as […] | By
(2026-03-12). Middle East Wars Are Still About Oil and Empire. portside.org Middle East Wars Are Still About Oil and Empire |
(2026-03-12). Mearsheimer: The U.S. Has Already Lost the Iran War — And Trump Has No Way Out. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a sweeping, unsparing interview, political scientist John Mearsheimer delivers the blunt assessment almost no one in Washington will say aloud: the United States has already lost the war against Iran, and there is no credible path to victory. What began as a decapitation strike and a fantasy of "escalation dominance" has instead …
(2026-03-12). They built the US-Gulf empire; now South Asian workers are dying in it. thecanary.co 
South Asian workers were brought in to deliberately by the US-Gulf ruling class to replace Arab working class people in the Gulf Co-operation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE). After all, these workers from south Asia are cheaper, more disposable, and easier to control. Now those same workers are the main […] | By
(2026-03-12). Billionaires win big as Lithium Triangle passes fully into far-right hands. thecanary.co 
There are now more billionaires than ever before. And they've just got another big win, with the highly valuable 'Lithium Triangle' now passing fully into far-right hands. Lithium isn't only a key resource for people like world's-richest-man Elon Musk, who needs it for electric vehicles. It's also in increasingly high demand due to the storage […] | By
(2026-03-12). Shymanovich, Kozyreva advance to Megasaray Hotels Open doubles quarterfinals. eng.belta.by In the opening match, the Belarusian-Russian pair confidently defeated | the Bulgarian-Turkish duo of Dia Evtimova / Selina Atay, 6-3, 6-2.
(2026-03-12). Chilean Right-Wing Assumes Control of Both Legislative Chambers. orinocotribune.com Conservatives will lead legislative debates during the first year of far-right President Kast. | On Wednesday, the Chilean right-wing assumed control of both legislative chambers after the election of Paulina Nuñez, a member of the National Renewal (RN) party, as president of the Senate, and Jorge Alessandri, a member of the Independent Democratic Union (UDI), as president of the Chamber of Deputies. | Nuñez, a 43-year-old lawyer close to former President Sebastian Piñera, was elected unopposed with 39 votes in favor, two against, and nine abstentions, in an agreement that included the right-wing, socialists, and…
(2026-03-12). The Complicity of the Experts: When Knowledge Fails in an Age of War. dissidentvoice.org You may know that in Macedonia the academic disciplines of international relations, geopolitics, and international security were introduced long after the breakup of Yugoslavia. Everything started from scratch, and I would say that these fields are still in their infancy. With rare exceptions. In global terms, we are Lilliputians. Our academic community is small, our …
(2026-03-12). Mother's Day flowers have a massive environmental cost. thecanary.co 
Research shows that UK shoppers intend to buy 20 million bouquets of flowers for loved ones this Mother's Day. But as each bouquet often comes wrapped in a plastic sleeve, this contributes to a disheartening amount of plastic waste. New data shows that equates to around 2.7 million m ≤ of plastic film. This would be […] | By
(2026-03-12). US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, rescue efforts are under way. scmp.com An American military refuelling plane went down in Iraq and rescue efforts were under way, US Central Command said on Thursday. | The KC-135 aircraft was part of the operation against Iran but the crash was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire, the military said in a statement. | US Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said two aircraft were involved and that one landed safely and the other went down in western Iraq. It described the latter as "a loss".
(2026-03-12). Echoes of History: Examining the Trump—Netanyahu Alliance through the Lens of 20th-Century Power Politics. globalresearch.ca Throughout modern history, alliances between powerful political leaders have often played a decisive role in shaping the direction of international politics and the trajectory of global conflict. The relationships formed between heads of state are rarely limited to diplomacy alone; …
(2026-03-12). Trump's 'racist hate speech' fuelling rights violations in US, UN panel says. scmp.com A UN-backed panel of independent experts focusing on racial discrimination has said that racist hate speech by US President Donald Trump and other American political leaders, along with a crackdown on immigration in the United States, have led to "grave human rights violations". | The Geneva-based Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination issued its decision on Wednesday and urged the US to suspend immigration enforcement operations at, and near, schools, hospitals, and faith-based…
(2026-03-12). U.S. found responsible for strike on Minab school, but shambolic Trump evades accountability. thecanary.co 
In a video published by Al Jazeera, a reporter confronts President Trump about a New York Times report revealing U.S. responsibility for the missile strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran — to which Trump responds: I don't know about it. President Trump denied knowledge of a US military investigation that has reportedly found […] | By
(2026-03-12). Global Entry Program Restored As TSA Faces Staff Shortages During DHS Shutdown. newsone.com 
Source: Douglas Rissing / Getty | While the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may be easy to forget about in day-to-day life, travelers have been abruptly reminded how the shutdown affects the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Despite the TSA still facing significant staffing shortages, the Trump administration announced on Wednesday that the Global Entry program has been restored. |
(2026-03-12). UIC Students Host Victory Rally After Kicking TPUSA Off Campus. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On March 4, 30 students rallied in the quad at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). The protest, organized by New Students for a Democratic Society, was originally a counter-protest meant to happen at the same time as a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event. | TPUSA announced a "Prove me Wrong" event featuring Pastor Lucas Miles, who has a record of anti-immigrant rhetoric. Immediately after TPUSA's announcement, SDS organized a counter-protest with the slogan, "Tell TPUSA Immigrants are Welcomed Here!" | The night before the morning rally, TPUSA shared on social media that they were canceling…
(2026-03-12). Trump's Presidency and Iranian Missiles. dissidentvoice.org 
Athens Is Burning! The School of Athens and the Fire in the Borgo, Salvador Dali US hegemony is being dispatched to the landfill of history. Empires collapse, sometimes, slowly; sometimes, in rapid order. Trump's war has proven to be an accelerant of the latter. The following unnerves me as a Jewish person: Trump acting as …
(2026-03-12). Exclusive: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib demands Leqaa Kordia's release, says 'I'm afraid she's going to die in there'. mondoweiss.net 
In an exclusive interview with Mondoweiss, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks about her visit with ICE detainee Leqaa Kordia in Texas, the detention industrial complex, and attacks on free speech in America.
(2026-03-12). First 6 Days Of War On Iran Cost US $11.3B, Pentagon Says, But We Can't Afford SNAP, Right? newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | "They got money for war, but can't feed the poor." | — According to the Pentagon, the first week of the war against Iran that President Donald Trump involved the U.S. in voluntarily, not out of any discernible necessity, has cost the nation upwards of $11 billion. | The
(2026-03-12). Sorry, The New Republic, Climate Change Isn't Causing Somali Migration. Blame Civil Strife and Poverty. wattsupwiththat.com here is no evidence that this drought is worse than those that drove historic migration. | The cited claim that recent drought in Somalia was made "a hundred times more likely" by climate change is not based on sound science. It comes from an attribution study from World Weather Attribution that specifically seeks to tie various weather conditions to human-caused climate change, they do not come to any other conclusions. Climate Realism has gone into the specifics of how unscientific World Weather Attribution studies are here, here, and here.
(2026-03-12). After FAMU Signed ICE Deal, Students Demanded Answers, and Were Met With Silence. capitalbnews.org 
The signs read "ICE OUT," "REFUSE RESIST FIGHT FASCISM," and other slogans common at protests against the federal immigration crackdown. But the protest was not in the streets of one of the U.S. cities where residents were turning out by the thousands for days on end to demand an end to the crackdown. It was …
(2026-03-12). Proyecto de desarrollo local habanero amplía sus fronteras y apunta hacia las TIC y la inteligencia artificial. cubadebate.cu Festeja su aniversario 15 el proyecto de desarrollo local (PDL) La Moneda Cubana, dedicado a la formación integral de jóvenes en oficios vinculados a la gastronomía. El programa tiene también incidencia social con la realización de donaciones voluntarias de sangre y la incorporación a actividades productivas de interés del país, entre estas, la cosecha tabacalera.
(2026-03-12). Proyecto de desarrollo local habanero amplía sus fronteras y apunta hacia las TIC y la inteligencia artificial. cubadebate.cu Festeja su aniversario 15 el proyecto de desarrollo local (PDL) La Moneda Cubana, dedicado a la formación integral de jóvenes en oficios vinculados a la gastronomía. El programa tiene también incidencia social con la realización de donaciones voluntarias de sangre y la incorporación a actividades productivas de interés del país, entre estas, la cosecha tabacalera.
(2026-03-12). Cuba no es una amenaza: Asociación Italia-Cuba llama a protesta en Roma. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba se hace eco del llamamiento de la sociedad civil para una movilización extraordinaria de solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba y convoca una manifestación nacional para el próximo 11 de abril 2026 en Roma.
(2026-03-12). Cuba no es una amenaza: Asociación Italia-Cuba llama a protesta en Roma. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba se hace eco del llamamiento de la sociedad civil para una movilización extraordinaria de solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba y convoca una manifestación nacional para el próximo 11 de abril 2026 en Roma.
(2026-03-12). Presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, comparecerá ante los medios este viernes 13 de marzo. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, comparecerá ante los medios este viernes 13 de marzo de 2026, a partir de las 7: 30 am, para abordar asuntos del acontecer nacional e internacional.
(2026-03-12). Dos heridos a bordo del portaviones de EE.UU. USS Gerald R. Ford. cubadebate.cu Dos marineros han resultado heridos en un incendio que estalló a bordo del portaviones estadounidense USS Gerald R. Ford, desplegado en el mar Rojo en apoyo de la operación militar contra Irán.
(2026-03-12). Posponen edición presencial de BioHabana 2026. cubadebate.cu El Comité Organizador del Congreso BioHabana informó hoy la posposición de su edición 2026, prevista inicialmente del 18 al 22 de mayo, debido a las condiciones nacionales e internacionales que afectan la logística y el aseguramiento del evento.
(2026-03-12). Posponen edición presencial de BioHabana 2026. cubadebate.cu El Comité Organizador del Congreso BioHabana informó hoy la posposición de su edición 2026, prevista inicialmente del 18 al 22 de mayo, debido a las condiciones nacionales e internacionales que afectan la logística y el aseguramiento del evento.
(2026-03-12). Estamos na Terceira Guerra Mundial… mas cadê as pilhas de corpos? strategic-culture.su Breves reflexàµes sobre a pseudomorfose tecno-militar. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Muitas pessoas têm dificuldade…
(2026-03-13). Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon and threatens Gaza-scale devastation. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks since early March have killed 773 in Lebanon as military expands assault to more Beirut neighbourhoods.
(2026-03-13). From Gaza to LA, hopes rise as The Voice of Hind Rajab heads to the Oscars. aljazeera.com Acclaimed docudrama reconstructing killing of five-year-old girl in Gaza is nominated for best international feature.
(2026-03-13). Destroy, displace, dismantle: Israel's Gaza doctrine comes to Lebanon. aljazeera.com The strategy used to depopulate Gaza – displacement, destruction and fragmentation – is now being deployed on Lebanon.
(2026-03-13). Huge pipe emerges from the ground in Japanese city. aljazeera.com Traffic in Japan's Osaka was brought to a standstill after residents discovered a huge steel pipe had emerged.
(2026-03-13). US's new scramble for Africa is biomedical imperialism. aljazeera.com From Zimbabwe to Zambia, US health deals are raising fears of a new era of biomedical extractivism.
(2026-03-13). Cuban President Diaz-Canel says talks held with US amid Trump threats. aljazeera.com Miguel Diaz-Canel says discussions held to find solutions 'through dialogue' as Washington tightens oil blockade.
(2026-03-13). A president suing himself? Why experts say Trump's $10bn lawsuit might fail. aljazeera.com Experts say Trump's decision to sue over his leaked tax returns risks putting him in charge of arranging his own payout.
(2026-03-13). Michigan synagogue and Virginia university shootings: What we know. aljazeera.com The assailant who rammed his vehicle into Detroit's Temple Israel synagogue has been killed.
(2026-03-13). Former Arsenal player Partey to plead not guilty to 2 new rape charges. aljazeera.com Ghana international Thomas Partey faced initial charges of rape just days after leaving Arsenal last summer.
(2026-03-13). Who wins and loses in the global energy crisis? aljazeera.com As oil prices surge, some economies benefit while others face rising costs.
(2026-03-13). Lebanese father buries four daughters killed in Israeli strike. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-13). Four killed in US military plane crash in Iraq. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-13). Dozens injured after missile attack hits northern Israel. aljazeera.com
(2026-03-13). Charges dropped against 5 soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee in Israel's 'Guantanamo'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Israeli military prosecution has controversially cancelled the indictment of five soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee at the notorious Sde Teiman prison in southern Israel, reports Anadolu Ajansi. "In light of significant developments that have occurred since the indictment was filed in the Yemen Field case, the military prosecution…
(2026-03-13). Coordinates: On Home, Memory, and the Weight of War. worldbeyondwar.org 
By the Sahira Collective and World BEYOND War, March 13, 2026 | We have just published a multimedia, collaborative collection of creative pieces.
(2026-03-13). Iran's new supreme leader urges continued closure of Hormuz Strait, vows to open new battlefronts. ecns.cn Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday called for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and pledged to open new fronts in his country's conflict with the United States and Israel.
(2026-03-13). Chinese lawmakers approve 2026 plan for national economic and social development. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to pass a resolution on the implementation of the 2025 plan for national economic and social development and on the 2026 plan for national economic and social development, and approved the 2026 plan at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
(2026-03-13). China, DPRK resume passenger train service. ecns.cn Since Thursday, international passenger train services have resumed in both directions between Beijing and Dandong in China and Pyongyang in DPRK.
(2026-03-13). Yangtze protection efforts boost water quality, wildlife: mininster. ecns.cn China's environment minister said on Thursday that ecological protection efforts over the past decade have improved water quality in the Yangtze River basin and helped increase populations of endangered wildlife.
(2026-03-13). China sends two test satellites into orbit. ecns.cn China successfully launched two experimental satellites aboard a Long March 2D rocket early on Friday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
(2026-03-13). China approves 2026-2030 blueprint, maps out high-quality path toward modernization. ecns.cn China's national lawmakers on Thursday approved a development blueprint for the 2026-2030 period, marking a pivotal step in the modernization drive of nearly one-fifth of the world's population.
(2026-03-13). Chinese lawmakers adopt Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress held in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-03-13). Nation urges immediate ceasefire in Mideast. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, saying the international community broadly agrees that the fighting must stop, and urging all sides to press the parties involved to halt military operations.
(2026-03-13). Chinese lawmakers approve 2026 central budget. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to pass a resolution on the implementation of the 2025 plan for national economic and social development and on the 2026 plan for national economic and social development, and approved the 2026 plan at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.
(2026-03-13). Chinese lawmakers adopt Ecological and Environmental Code. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the Ecological and Environmental Code at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress held in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-03-13). Deliveries in Xizang are now faster and cheaper. ecns.cn Seeing high courier delivery charges — and sometimes no shipping options at all — when shopping online has long troubled people in the Xizang autonomous region, especially those in rural communities. As a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, Norbu Yangzom proposed a solution.
(2026-03-13). Xi hails role of Chinese characters in reply letter to French school. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from the students and teachers of the Chinese language class at an international school in France's Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, encouraging them to contribute to promoting China-France and China-Europe relations.
(2026-03-13). China's defense ministry says Taiwan independence efforts 'doomed to fail'. ecns.cn China's Defense Ministry on Tuesday criticized Taiwan's naval training mission to diplomatic allies in Central and South America, saying the trip was being used by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to pursue independence through foreign support.
(2026-03-13). China's forest, grassland coverage reaches 56% after large-scale afforestation. ecns.cn China's combined forest and grassland coverage has reached more than 56% of the country's land area after 3.56 million hectares of afforestation were completed over the past year, an official report released Thursday showed.
(2026-03-13). Chinese lawmakers adopt National Development Planning Law. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers voted to adopt the National Development Planning Law at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-03-13). Local governments in China adopt OpenClaw-based AI 'agent' for administrative work. ecns.cn Several local governments in China have begun deploying artificial intelligence "agent" systems to assist with public administration and government services, according to official statements.
(2026-03-13). Zhang Yiming remains China's richest person on Forbes 2026 billionaires list. ecns.cn Zhang Yiming, founder of Chinese tech giant ByteDance, remains China's richest person with a net worth of $69.3 billion, according to the latest World's Billionaires List released Wednesday by Forbes.
(2026-03-13). Growth target reflects focus on structural reform. ecns.cn China's latest Government Work Report signals a shift toward securing more sustainable expansion, as policymakers lower the headline target while prioritizing structural reform and long-term stability, economists said.
(2026-03-13). Hunan welcomes tourists lured by allure of Miao silver. ecns.cn Local Miao women will then appear, dressed in brilliant festival attire with silver ornaments rattling against their embroidered fabrics. Sunlight glints off their glittering headpieces as they walk, with layers of ornate necklaces swaying back and forth, each step a soft, rhythmic announcement of their arrival.
(2026-03-13). 2026 Appliance & Electronics World Expo opens in Shanghai. ecns.cn AWE 2026, which opened in Shanghai on Thursday, highlights the latest achievements in fields such as smart mobility, embodied intelligence and computing infrastructure, showcasing the high-quality development of China's home appliance and consumer electronics industry.
(2026-03-13). China's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 12, 2026.
(2026-03-13). China plans deep-sea tourism submersible. ecns.cn China has conducted manned expeditions to the deepest point on Earth — the bottom of the Mariana Trench — for scientific purposes, and has been a global leader in deep-sea exploration missions for several years.
(2026-03-13). Standard Chartered becomes first foreign bank in China to custody public QDII, initiated funds. ecns.cn Standard Chartered Bank (China) said Thursday it will provide custody services for a Hong Kong stock-initiated fund launched by Guotai Haitong Securities, becoming the first foreign bank to act as custodian for both a public Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) fund and an initiated public fund in China.
(2026-03-13). Apple to cut App Store commissions in China. ecns.cn Apple will reduce the commission rates it charges developers on its App Store in the Chinese mainland after communicating with local regulators, with the changes taking effect on March 15, according to media reports.
(2026-03-13). The Threshold Ally: Britain's Selective Participation and the Future of Coalition Warfare. moderndiplomacy.eu The Line That Moves Not every ally fights the same war. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran's nuclear infrastructure and military command nodes. Britain was not at the table when that decision was made. It was, however, asked to provide the strategic infrastructure that would help execute …
(2026-03-13). Trump boasts of killing Iran leaders as war widens. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump boasted about the killing of Iranian leaders and intensified rhetoric against Tehran as the U.S.—Israel war against Iran approached its second week, with missile and drone exchanges continuing across the Middle East. The conflict began with joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets on February 28. Since …
(2026-03-13). Debt heavy Europe faces energy shock. moderndiplomacy.eu European governments are coming under renewed pressure to shield households and businesses from soaring energy costs as the war triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran pushes oil and gas prices higher. However, fiscal constraints across the region mean governments may not be able to repeat the massive financial support packages rolled out during …
(2026-03-13). Japan eyes role in Trump missile shield. moderndiplomacy.eu Japan plans to inform the United States next week that it intends to join the "Golden Dome" missile defence initiative proposed by Donald Trump, according to sources familiar with the discussions. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce the plan during a leaders' summit with Trump in Washington on March 19. The initiative …
(2026-03-13). Pakistan strikes Kandahar airport fuel depot. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan bombed a fuel depot belonging to a private Afghan airline near Kandahar airport, the Afghan Taliban said on Friday, marking a sharp escalation in the worst fighting in years between the neighbouring countries. The depot belonged to Kam Air and supplied fuel to civilian aircraft as well as planes operated by the United Nations, …
(2026-03-13). $14B Taiwan arms deal awaits Trump's Approval. moderndiplomacy.eu A major U.S. weapons package for Taiwan worth about 14 billion dollars is awaiting approval from Donald Trump and could be announced after his planned visit to China later this month, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The proposed deal would be the largest U.S. arms sale ever to Taiwan and comes as military …
(2026-03-13). Mexico's Stance on Cuba is a Symptom of a Deeper Problem. moderndiplomacy.eu The collaboration is not new. In February 2023, former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) awarded Miguel Díaz-Canel the Order of the Aztec Eagle, the highest honor given to foreign nationals. The ceremony highlighted bilateral cooperation in healthcare, especially the deployment of Cuban doctors to Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Cuban financing mechanism that, in November 2019, …
(2026-03-13). Pakistan leans on local power as LNG risks rise. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan's energy planners say the country is now significantly less vulnerable to disruptions in imported liquefied natural gas as domestic sources increasingly dominate electricity generation. Power Minister Awais Leghari told Reuters that about 74 percent of Pakistan's electricity is currently generated from local sources such as solar, wind, nuclear power, coal and hydropower. The government …
(2026-03-12). Systems Thinking: Urban Development and Beyond. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Annelie Marchsteiner and Dmitriy Genchev* Urban development remains one of the most pressing issues faced by both the Global North and South. According to UN Habitat, 96,000 new affordable housing units must be constructed per day to provide adequate housing for up to 3 billion people by 2030, currently without it. This target may …
(2026-03-13). Iran, US and Israel trade threats, as war nears two-week mark. newarab.com 
The leaders of Iran, Israel and the United States all voiced defiance and vowed to fight on as the Middle East war approached the two-week mark on Friday, killing thousands of people, disrupting the lives of millions of others and shaking financial markets. | New Iranian Supreme Leader
(2026-03-13). Middle East war displaces over three million inside Iran: UN. newarab.com 
Up to 3.2 million people have been displaced inside Iran since the "Between 600,000 and one million Iranian households are now temporarily displaced inside Iran as a result of the ongoing conflict, according to preliminary assessments," said Ayaki Ito, who heads UNHCR's emergency support team and is the refugee response coordinator for the Middle East emergency. | That represents "up to 3.2 million people", he said in a statement, warning th…
(2026-03-13). Over 200 civilians killed in Sudan drone strikes since 4 March. newarab.com 
UN rights chief In their battle for territory, both sides in the Sudan conflict have relied on advanced drone warfare, drawing frequent condemnation from the United Nations and suggesting healthy supply routes from their foreign backers. | "It is deeply troubling that despite multip…
(2026-03-13). Pakistan strikes Kabul and border provinces, Afghan gov't says. newarab.com 
Afghan authorities said on Friday that A Pakistani security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Pakistan struck overnight, adding their forces targeted the Islamabad last month launched a wave of air strikes on its neighbour, an operation…
(2026-03-12). FBI bulletin warned of possible Iran retaliation in California. newarab.com 
The The confidential alert, issued by the FBI through the multi-agency Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center, surfaced publicly on Wednesday as the war that began on 28…
(2026-03-12). US says Iran campaign cost $11 billion in six days. newarab.com 
(2026-03-12). Israel drops charges against soldiers in Sde Teiman abuse case. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said on Thursday it had dropped charges against five soldiers accused of "In light of significant developments since the filing of the indictment in the Sde Teiman case, the Military Advocate General decided today to order the cancellation of the indictment against the five defendants," the military said. | In February 2025, the military announced that…
(2026-03-12). A slow but growing anti-war movement across the US>. newarab.com 
Within hours of joint This wasn't a spontaneous movement, but one rooted in over two decades of anti-war activism, largely spurred by the 2003 US-led invasion of "
(2026-03-12). Major banks evacuate, close branches in Gulf as fears grow. newarab.com 
Citigroup and Standard Chartered have begun US financial giant Citigroup told its staff to evacuate offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Dubai's Oud Metha neighbourhood, a memo sent to employees which was seen by Reuters shows, telling them t…
(2026-03-13). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-03-13). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-03-13). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-03-13). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-03-13). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-03-13). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-03-13). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-03-13). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-03-13). Trump and Netanyahu pave way to end Arab-Jewish conflict. onlineopinion.com.au After Iran and Gaza, the old two-state formula looks finished. Is it time to rethink how the Arab-Jewish conflict is actually resolved?
(2026-03-13). Open-borders Australia learns nothing from Carney visit. onlineopinion.com.au Leaving Albanese as a world outlier, Carney has stymied Canada's population growth, to ease the housing pain. Sigh, his Australian visit was all framed around 'middle powers' vs Trump.
(2026-03-13). After creation: Frankenstein and the burden of what we make. onlineopinion.com.au Mary Shelley warned about creation without responsibility. In the age of AI, climate change and algorithms, the monster is already among us.
(2026-03-12). The Liberals, the senate, and preferences. onlineopinion.com.au The Liberals changed the Senate voting system to help themselves. Instead, they helped the Greens.
(2026-03-12). Chalmers has never met a tax he didn't like. onlineopinion.com.au Labor says higher CGT will help housing. The real effect may be higher rents and weaker growth.
(2026-03-13). As Iran war rages, Washington opens a new front in Ecuador. responsiblestatecraft.org As the world's attention is focused on the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran, the United States has, with little fanfare, opened another front in its expanding campaign against so-called "narco-terrorism" in the Western Hemisphere. Since this new "war on drugs" began last year, U.S.
(2026-03-13). Vatican quietly steps up role in US-Cuba talks. responsiblestatecraft.org As the
(2026-03-13). Trump's war is a gift to Iran's hardliners. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-03-12). The Iran war's early lessons. responsiblestatecraft.org The Bunker The U.S. military is always busy studying the last war so it can be sure it's ready to fight that last war the next time. Okay, that's a little cynical. But just a little. Combat always throws off sparks of innovation that can lead to new or improved strategies, tactics, and weapons. But those changes tend to happen at the margin. War is fundamentally a grim business — nasty, brut…
(2026-03-13). Special Town Hall — Celebrating 250th Anniversary of PA Provincial Conference. whyy.org WHYY and Carpenters' Hall commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference, convened in Carpenters' Hall, authorizing PA's first state constitution.
(2026-03-13). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-13). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-13). Philly teens get hands-on civics experience with a 'Demon Slayer' mock trial. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Thirty Philadelphia teens acted as prosecutors and jury members and received hands-on experience in civics during a "Demon Slayer"-themed mock trial held at Parkway Central Library on Wednesday. | A manga-inspired courtroom simulation: | In partnership with the Committee of Seventy, a nonpartisan organization focused on improving government in the city, the Free Library of Philadelphia held "Tanjiro v. The Demon Slayer Corps: A Mock Trial." Teens and library staff re…
(2026-03-13). 1 in 4 American Adults Is a Caregiver. So Why Does It Feel So Lonely? whyy.org One in four American adults serve as family caregivers — but despite how common it is, it can often feel isolating and lonely. On this episode, we take a look at the experiences of family caregivers, from a young woman who went from whirlwind romance to caring for a dying partner, to the challenges of accepting death, to all the ways that illness can change relationships.
(2026-03-13). What portion of your electric bill goes to company profits? It could be up to 20% in the Philly region, according to a new report. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Investor-owned electric utilities' profits made up, on average, 12.8% of a customer's bill in a four-year span between 2021 and 2024 nationwide, and that rate is rising, according to a For 2025, that figure rose to an average of 14.6%. That means that for an average bill of $200, a customer paid more than $29 toward company profits. | In t…
(2026-03-13). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-13). 'Declaring your seat vacant': Wilmington Council president threatens only elected Republican after he becomes a Democrat. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Republican politicians don't have much of a chance in Wilmington elections. | Residents of Delaware's largest city, where Democrats hold a nearly 9-1 voter registration advantage over Republicans, haven't elected a mayor or treasurer from the GOP for more than 50 years. | And on the 13-member City Council, only one Republican at a time has held a seat for the last three decades. | Republicans have only held that one Council seat, however, because of a provision in the city c…
(2026-03-13). No new Philly anti-dumping initiatives in Parker's third budget proposal. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's first two budgets launched new efforts to fight litter and illegal dumping across the city. That's not the case with her latest spending proposal, which city officials say would maintain these current initiatives and add funding for more surveillance cameras in parks. | Parker told members of City Council during her budget address Thursday that the city's current e…
(2026-03-13). Philly band Sweet Pill releases sophomore album 'Still There's a Glow,' diving into themes of depression and self-reflection. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After some false starts and self-reflecting, Philadelphia-based indie rockers The band's sophomore LP serves as the proper follow-up to their 2022 release, "
(2026-03-13). Delaware recupera menos de la mitad de los fondos de los contribuyentes robados por un empleado estatal en 2023. whyy.org Los registros judiciales muestran que el estado de Delaware logró recuperar solo una parte del dinero que un ex—empleado estatal robó del fondo fiduciario del seguro de desempleo en 2023. Casi tres años después, persisten las dudas sobre si esto podría volver a suceder. | El estado solo reveló públ…
(2026-03-13). El caso de asesinato de alto perfil en Delaware contra el exmarido de Jill Biden está rodeado de secretismo. whyy.org 
La policía y los fiscales apenas han proporcionado detalles sobre el caso de asesinato contra el ex—marido de la ex—primera dama Jill Biden, acusado de matar a su esposa de casi 40 años en su casa cerca de Elsmere hace casi dos meses. | Todo lo que se ha revelado es que la po…
(2026-03-12). How to end a long-term relationship without causing lasting damage. whyy.org Cathi Hanauer co-founded The New York Times' "Modern Love" column with her husband, Daniel Jones in 2004. Every week, readers learn about the complexities, the highs and lows, the hurts and triumphs of everyday relationships from personal essays submitted and edited by Jones. | Hanauer's own guest essay titled, "The Case for Ending a Long, Mostly Good Marriage," struck a nerve. In it, she revealed that she and her husband had separated after 33 years of marriage. Perhaps what was most shocking was that the split was amicable — both agreed that it was time to move on, though she writes that it was initially…
(2026-03-12). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…