2024-03-26: News Headlines

Staff (2024-03-26). Journalist goes undercover with anti-Syria lobby on Capitol Hill. youtube.com Journalist Hekmat Aboukhater joins The Grayzone to discuss his undercover report and the explosive recordings he obtained with a delegation of Syria regime change lobbyists on Capitol Hill pushing for a new round of starvation sanctions. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: facebook.com/thegrayzone Twitter: …

Peoples Health Dispatch (2024-03-26). Candidates in India's election must prioritize health, suggest activists. peoplesdispatch.org Health network Jan Swasthya Abhiyan recently launched the People's Health Manifesto, calling upon all parties running in India's election to commit to improve the quality and access to care in the country…

WSWS (2024-03-26). Sri Lankan government, companies and unions conspire to impose poverty wage on estate workers. wsws.org Irrespective of the outcome of these tripartite meetings the pay rates will not provide a living wage or address the endemic poverty afflicting these highly exploited workers.

| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-26). Swati's nomination papers reinstated. tribune.com.pk The appellate tribunal on Monday reversed the decision to reject the nomination papers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati for the upcoming Senate election, slated for April 2. | Convened by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to address electoral grievances, the appellate tribunal took up Swati's petition contesting the rejection of his nomination papers for the Senate's general and technocrat seats. | However, the tribunal has deferred its verdict on Swati's appeal regarding his nomination for the technocrat seat. | Presided over by Justice Shakeel Ahmad, the tribunal's hearing saw pres…

| news.desk | (2024-03-26). In a first, Saudi Arabia set to participate in Miss Universe. tribune.com.pk 27-year-old model Rumy Alqahtani is set to make history by representing Saudi Arabia at the prestigious Miss Universe pageant for the very first time, the Khaleej Times reported. | Alqahtani, a seasoned beauty pageant contestant and influencer boasting a million-strong following on Instagram, took to social media platform on Monday to share her exhilarating news. | "I am honoured to participate in the Miss Universe 2024 competition. This is the debut of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the competition," she declared in Arabic on her Instagram account. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by rumy alqahta…

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Flamengo forward Gabriel Barbosa suspended for two years in anti-doping case. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Media center of Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 opens. ecns.cn The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao. A total of 5,000 people, including nearly 1,200 registered media journalists will take part in this year's meeting.

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Ease your child's discomfort: Spray away the pain of sore throats. channelnewsasia.com An expert shares how topical benzydamine in a spray form can help alleviate pain and inflammation for children with sore throats.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-03-26). India tests vaccine against tuberculosis in adults with HIV. plenglish.com New Delhi, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) India began clinical trials of a vaccine against tuberculosis by the Spanish biopharmaceutical company Biofabri in adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), it was reported here.

| Entertainment Desk | (2024-03-26). Neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman accused of manipulation and misconduct by several women. tribune.com.pk Andrew Huberman, renowned US neuroscientist and host of the popular 'Huberman Lab' podcast, is under scrutiny after several women accused him of manipulation, erratic behavior, and infidelity. | Another claim further suggests that his infidelious behaviour possibly resulted in a sexually transmitted disease. | The accusations published in a New York Magazine expose paint a troubling picture of a man who used his position and charm to mislead and control. | The feature on Huberman unveils allegations from a woman identified as Sarah, who believed she was in an exclusive relationship with the neuroscientist. | S…

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Ravi Menon to be Singapore's first Ambassador for Climate Action. channelnewsasia.com The former MAS chief will represent Singapore at international climate action platforms.

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Money Talks Podcast: Invest 101 – What you need to know about investing in private markets. channelnewsasia.com Private markets are slowly opening up but do you have what it takes to enter them?

middleeasteye.net (2024-03-26). War on Gaza: 'Reasonable grounds' to believe Israel committing genocide, says UN expert UN human rights expert Francesca Albanese submitted a report to the UN Security Council on Monday, stating that Israel has committed several acts of genocide in its war on Gaza and that it should be placed under an arms embargo.

socialistworker.co.uk (2024-03-26). Israel storms the last four hospitals still open in GazaIsrael launched a deliberate assault on Gaza's remaining hospitals last week, murdering patients, workers and people sheltering in medical compounds. Zionist forces hit the areas around four hospitals—Al-Shifa and Al-Nasr in Gaza City, and Al-Amal and Nasser in Khan Younis.

truthout.org (2024-03-26). Ocasio-Cortez Condemns US Complicity in Gaza "Genocide" and "Forced Famine" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) said that Israel's siege of Gaza amounts to a "genocide" in a speech on the House floor on Friday as she condemned Israel's "forced famine" and U.S. complicity in the massacre.

truthout.org (2024-03-26). US Shift in Rhetoric Isolates Israel, But Can It Prevent the Invasion of Rafah? US Shift in Rhetoric Isolates Israel, But Can It Prevent the Invasion of Rafah?

palestinechronicle.com (2024-03-26). UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Votes to Demand Gaza CeasefireThe text passed with 153 votes in favor, while 23 countries abstained from the vote. Israel voted against the resolution, along with eight other countries and the United States, which vetoed a similar resolution at the United Nations Security Council

aljazeera.com (2024-03-26). Israel's toxic legacy: Bombing southern Lebanon with white phosphorus Scientists, historians point to a pattern in Israel's white phosphorous use that destroyed swathes of southern Lebanon.

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). South African star Tyla says she and Blackpink's Lisa have talked about 'making a song together'. channelnewsasia.com Tyla recently shared a video of herself and Blackpink's Lisa listening to her new album, TYLA.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). 30 Buddhist relics returned from Taiwan. ecns.cn Thirty Buddhist cultural relics have been returned to the Chinese mainland from Taiwan thanks to the joint efforts of people on both sides of the Strait.

David Swanson (2024-03-26). Talk World Radio: What's Been Carefully Forgotten About Nixon and Kissinger. worldbeyondwar.org This week on Talk World Radio, we are speaking with Carolyn Woods Eisenberg, the author of the new award-winning book, Fire and Rain: Nixon, Kissinger, and the Wars in Southeast Asia. #WorldBEYONDWar…

| Ayesha Khan Ansari | (2024-03-26). Bike lifters target Karachi University. tribune.com.pk Incidents of robbery are on the rise within the premises of University of Karachi due to poor security arrangements, leading to heightened feelings of insecurity among students. The university has previously experienced episodes of terrorism, yet adequate security measures have not been taken by the administration. | Recent reports reveal that the largest university in Karachi has become an open ground for thieves, with students' motorcycles being stolen and incidents of mobile phone snatching occurring outside the campus. The thefts have significantly impacted academic activities and have caused mental distre…

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour illuminated by art installation of egg-shaped objects. ecns.cn An art installation featuring hundreds of giant glowing egg-shaped objects dotting Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour opened to the public on Monday."ÄÄ…

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Japan's corporate service inflation steady in February. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). 30 Buddhist relics donated to Chinese Mainland. ecns.cn The United Association of Humanistic Buddhism, Chunghua from the island of Taiwan donated 30 Buddhist relics dating from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Monday.

| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-26). Plea on SIC referred to LHC CJ. tribune.com.pk A Lahore High Court judge on Monday referred petitions against the non-allocation of reserved seats to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) to the LHC chief justice with a request for the formation of a larger bench for their hearing. | Justice Raheel Kamran passed the orders while hearing petitions filed by SIC Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza and others. | During the proceedings, a provincial law officer submitted that the reply to the petition was almost ready; however, it was yet to be signed by the Advocate General Punjab, who was currently busy before the Supreme Court of Pakistan in a case. APP…

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Major Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision. channelnewsasia.com

albawaba (2024-03-26). Turkey detains 147 ISIS affiliates in nationwide raids. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Turkish authorities announced detaining scores of suspects who are believed to be ISIS affiliates in raids across the country. During simultaneous raids carried out in 30 cities across the country, 147 suspects were detained, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on social media.

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). Policy shift sparks surge in Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge crossings. ecns.cn According to data from the Gongbei Customs of Zhuhai, Guangdong province, the number of vehicles only registered in Hong Kong and Macao, or so-called single-plated vehicles, passing through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has increased significantly.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Forum focus on world challenges. ecns.cn The concept of building a community of shared future for mankind is the way forward for the world to tackle complex challenges through joint dialogues and construction, mutual respect and benefits, experts said ahead of the Boao Forum for Asia, or BFA, annual conference.

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Farmers in Europe, India demand for greater government support with sector facing rising costs, climate pressures. channelnewsasia.com Adding to the complexities are considerations such as the broader goal of a regional bloc in Europe, and an upcoming election in India.

Julia Gledhill (2024-03-26). White House Wants $895 Billion for Pentagon and Nukes in Fiscal Year 2025. truthout.org The White House released its budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 on March 11th, and the news was depressingly familiar: $895 billion for the Pentagon and work on nuclear weapons at the Department of Energy. After adjusting for inflation, that's only slightly less than last year's proposal, but far higher than the levels reached during either the Korean or Vietnam wars or at the height of the Cold… |

Ragip Soylu (2024-03-26). Crunch time in Istanbul: Can Imamoglu save the Turkish opposition? middleeasteye.net

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Chinese, Cambodian defense officials reaffirm strong bonds. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday met with the visiting deputy commander of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Mao Sophan in Beijing.

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Why do we age? Scientists are working to understand the causes and whether there are ways to stop it. channelnewsasia.com Scientists are investigating how our biology changes as the years add up in the hope of one day being able to offer tools to slow or stop its visible signs and, more important, age-related diseases.

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Japan's land prices rise at fastest pace since 1991. channelnewsasia.com

| Reuters | (2024-03-26). Indian opposition supporters detained ahead of protest at Modi's home. tribune.com.pk Police in the Indian capital detained dozens of opposition supporters on Tuesday as they attempted to march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence to protest against last week's arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. | Kejriwal, a key opposition leader whose Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has governed the national capital territory for a decade, was arrested by the financial crime-fighting agency on corruption charges relating to the city's liquor policy, weeks before India begins voting in general elections on April 19. | He was remanded to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate until March 28, with…

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Ohtani denies betting on baseball, 'saddened, shocked' by scandal. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). Chinese, Cambodian defense officials reaffirm strong bonds. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday met with the visiting deputy commander of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Mao Sophan in Beijing.

marketing (2024-03-26). Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws Continue To Cause Violence #Pakistan's #Blasphemy #Laws #Continue #Cause #Violence #School #University #Collage #Teach #Student. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently drew the ire of religious parties and anti-blasphemy groups for granting bail to a man accused of blasphemy. The court ruled …

Steven Sahiounie (2024-03-26). The Role of Turkey and Idlib in the Moscow Attack. globalresearch.ca

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). US encourages 'fair, transparent' process for arrested Indian opposition figure. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Take a look inside Class 95 DJ Justin Ang's S$2.5 million penthouse condo. channelnewsasia.com The Class 95 DJ and his wife spared no expense for their first home, decking it out like a luxury hotel suite. Just don't ask him how he's going to clean the chandelier and massive curtains.

| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-26). 'Operation against dacoits in riverbed areas inevitable'. tribune.com.pk Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) President in Sindh, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, has emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive operation targeting dacoits operating in riverbed areas and street criminals in urban centres. | In a statement released from Larkana on Tuesday, he highlighted the escalating incidents of robbery and kidnapping along the major transportation routes, including the Sukkur-Multan motorway and highways in Sukkur and Larkana divisions, which often lead to disruptions in traffic flow during the evening hours. | Khuhro lamented the brazen activities of dacoits and robbers who not only plunder innoc…

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). France's Atos opens debt restructuring talks after posting record losses. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Gu:um sneak peek: Nae:um's chef Louis Han's new fire-centric, Korean-inspired restaurant. channelnewsasia.com Charcoal-grilled dishes are perennially popular, and Gu: um melds contemporary fired-up food with Korean-influenced flavours, masterminded by Michelin-starred Nae: um's chef.

Staff (2024-03-26). USCIRF expresses concern over India's exclusionary Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) during Congressional hearing. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk Washington, DC — The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has expressed concern over the Indian government's implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Rules (CAR) to enact the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). USCIRF Commissioner Stephen Schneck recently testified at a Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing regarding this development. "The …

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Murray out for long spell with ankle injury. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Hawks stage 30-point comeback to stun Celtics. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Atos CEO says group's current struggles don't affect Olympics IT. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Japan finance minister says he won't rule out any steps to stem weak yen. channelnewsasia.com

tvbrics (2024-03-26). United Arab Emirates Health Council meets to discuss strategic initiatives in country's health sector. tvbrics.com The decisions approved at the meeting are aimed at promoting a harmonised approach between federal and local health authorities…

marketing (2024-03-26). For People With Mental Illness, Drugs And Alcohol Can Be A Key Survival Strategy. I've Learned They Shouldn't Have To 'Get Clean' To Get Treatment #People #Mental #Illness, #Drugs #Alcohol #Survival #Strategy. #I've #Learned #They #Shouldn't #Have #'Get #Clean' #Treatment #Vaccines #Pills #Doctor #Hospital #Pandemic. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A decade ago, while working in a women's prison, I met a young woman whose story would leave an indelible mark on me. She had endured severe abuse at the hands of men, …

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Kohli serves timely reminder of T20 prowess with fiery IPL knock. channelnewsasia.com

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-26). Japan approves plan to sell fighter planes. plenglish.com Tokyo, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) In an agreement with the United Kingdom and Italy, Japan announced on Tuesday that it would sell fighter jets, which is another difference from the pacifist commitments made here after World War II.

| Radio Pakistan | (2024-03-26). PM Shehbaz vows to bring economic stability, ensure GDP growth. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed the resolve on Tuesday to bring macroeconomic stability and put Pakistan the path of growth. | Addressing the Tax Excellence Awards ceremony in Islamabad, the premier said ensuring export-led growth through joint efforts was the only solution to make the country debt-free. | The prime minister also said the government will strive to elevate productive sectors such as industries, information technology (IT), and agriculture. | Referring to the new IMF programme, the premier said the government is taking the step to bring stability to the country's economy. | "The state wi…

tvbrics (2024-03-26). India aims for 30 per cent of all cars sold to be electric by 2030. tvbrics.com Sales of alternative fuel vehicles recorded an increase of more than 400 per cent in calendar year 2023 compared to 2020…

albawaba (2024-03-26). Anne Hathaway listens to Lana Del Rey during Vanity fair latex shoot. albawaba.com Hollywood's own Anne Hathaway recently graced the cover of Vanity Fair, and the photoshoot was nothing short of sensational.Known for her versatile roles, from the princesses to the gritty, Hathaway has once again reinvented her image, this time by embracing a darker, more gothic persona.anne hathaway being a lana del rey fan is my roman empire

albawaba (2024-03-26). Demet àñzdemir warms online users' hearts with her dreams to end world oppression. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a recent interview featured in an Indian magazine, popular Turkish actress Demet àñzdemir revealed thought-provoking sentiments, igniting conversations online. Gracing the cover alongside Bollywood stars, àñzdemir's statement, "If I weren't an actress, I would be an activist fighting against injustices," resonated deeply with readers.Reflecting on her life and career, àñzdemir shared insights into her passion for social activism, highlighting her admiration for the vibrant culture of Bollywood. She expressed delight in watching Indian films, emphasizing the allure of their color…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-26). The AUKUS Cash Cow: Robbing the Australian Taxpayer. asia-pacificresearch.com

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-26). U.S. aggression against Syria killed eight people. plenglish.com Damascus, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Defense Ministry announced today that seven military personnel and one civilian were killed by U.S. airstrikes in the northeast of this Levantine nation.

Staff (2024-03-26). Talk World Radio: What's Been Carefully Forgotten About Nixon and Kissinger. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we are speaking with Carolyn Woods Eisenberg, the author of the new award-winning book, Fire and Rain: Nixon, Kissinger, and the Wars in Southeast Asia. Total run time: 29: 00 …

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). UBS to boost Asia-sourced assets to 20% in five to six years, CEO says. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Analysis:Bank of Japan may be less dovish than markets think. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Perth to kick off India's blockbuster test tour of Australia. channelnewsasia.com

Oscar Rickett (2024-03-26). Bahrain opposition activist detained for criticising McLaren ownership. middleeasteye.net Bahrain opposition activist detained for criticising McLaren ownership | Ebrahim Sharif was arrested by Bahraini authorities over social media posts critical of Bahrain's decision to take full ownership of the British car company | | A McLaren car is seen against the backdrop of the Bah…

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). Microsoft names new Windows and Surface chief, The Verge reports. channelnewsasia.com

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). EXO's Doh Kyung-soo to perform first solo fan concert in Singapore in September. channelnewsasia.com The singer, also known as DO, will head to 11 cities as part of his first solo Asia fan concert tour, Bloom.

| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-26). Hot weather likely to persist for a week. tribune.com.pk The city weather remained clear and bright on Tuesday as the mercury soared to 36.7 degrees Celsius, marking a day of elevated temperatures. Despite the presence of active sea breezes, the weather remained predominantly sunny, with a noticeable increase in heat intensity anticipated during the afternoon. | According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), maximum temperature in the city was recorded as 36.7 degrees Celsius. The PMD's Early Warning Centre forecasts predicted hot and humid weather for the city over the next three days. Temperature is expected to range between 33 to 35 degrees Celsius, w…

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-26). Fiscalía peruana investigará a ministro del Interior. telesurtv.net Jorge Angulo buscaba con una demanda de amparo ser restituido en el cargo de comandante general.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-26). Magistrados inhabilitados retoman cargos en la JNJ de Perú. telesurtv.net Los jueces superiores de la Primera Sala Institucional en Lima declararon "fundada" la solicitud cautelar interpuestas por los magistrados; de esta forma ordenaron la "suspensión provisional de los efectos de la resoluciones legislativas" del pasado 8 de marzo.

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-26). The World Bank's support of the dictatorship in Turkey (1980-1983). cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-03-26). Sri Lanka's debt trap and the vultures. cadtm.org

Pierre Rousset, Sushovan Dhar (2024-03-26). View from India: a retrospective of Emmanuel Macron's visit to Narenda Modi in late January 2024. cadtm.org Emmanuel Macron visited India on 25 and 26 January. The interview below was prepared for this occasion. However, for reasons largely beyond our control, its finalisation was postponed until now. Better late than never?
| Sushovan Dhar is an Indian political activist and trade unionist. He is a member of the CADTM International network.
| Pierre Rousset — Can we look back at the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to India on 25 and 26 January? On the 26th, he attended the Republic Day (…) | – | /…

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-26). The World Bank and the Philippines. cadtm.org

newarab (2024-03-26). 11 killed in suspected IS attack on Syria truffle hunters. newarab.com An attack by the Islamic State group (IS) killed at least 11 people searching for desert truffles in northern Syria on Sunday, a war monitor said, in Between February and April each year, hundreds of impoverished Syrians risk their lives to forage for the delicacy in the vast Syrian desert – a known hideout for IS militants that is also littered with mines. | Desert truffles can fetch high prices in a country battered by 13 years of war and a crushing economic crisis. | "At least…

newarab (2024-03-26). Iraqi oil ministry, IOCs in Kurdistan clash over oil seizure. newarab.com The Since 23 March 2023, oil exports from the Kurdistan region through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline have ceased following a ruling in favou…

newarab (2024-03-26). Egyptian Uber driver to face trial after death of woman. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-26). Saudi female robot trained not to discuss 'sex and politics'. newarab.com A Saudi company has unveiled the country's first "She should be nice, not talking politics, not talking sex because we're in Saudi Arabia," Elie Metri, the CEO of Riyadh-based QSS AI & Robots, told Business Insider on Sunday. "It shouldn't go into those topics." | Named "Sara" by her creators, the robo…

newarab (2024-03-26). Ras al-Hekma: How the UAE deal dumps the UN in choppy waters. newarab.com The beaches of Egypt's Mediterranean coast have long attracted tourists from across the world. They are now also catching the eye of foreign investors with tens of billions of dollars to spare. On February 23, Reuters reported that Egypt and the United Arab Emirates concluded The agreement has offered Egypt's economy a lifeline as it continues…

presstv.ir (2024-03-26). Thousands of houses underwater as dam leak worsens flooding in Indonesia. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-03-26). Storm leaves widespread damages in various US states. presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states on Thursday.

presstv.ir (2024-03-26). US, S Korean troops stage wargames days after Pyongyang fires multiple rockets. presstv.ir South Korean and US troops hold joint drills.

presstv.ir (2024-03-26). US occupation forces carry out airstrikes in Syria. presstv.ir US occupation forces have carried out a series of airstrikes against targets in eastern Syria, near the border with Iraq.

presstv.ir (2024-03-26). South Korea's medical professors submit resignations and join protests. presstv.ir South Korean medical professors submit their resignations en masse to support a trainee doctors' strike over a government plan to boost medical school admissions.

presstv.ir (2024-03-26). Storm leaves widespread damage in various US states. presstv.ir Severe weather has wreaked havoc across parts of the Midwest, with suspected tornadoes touching down in several small towns in Indiana and nearby states.

positiveuniverse.com (2024-03-25). Please note: At about 10 minutes into the official UN video recording today, the Ambassador from the Russian Federation explains how the wording of the Security Council Ceasefire Resolution was changed just before the meeting started to weaken the language for a 'PERMANENT' ceasefire to something more contrived (a two week pause).

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2024-03-14: News Headlines

albawaba (2024-03-14). Earthquake reported in Jordan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – the Jordanian Seismic Observatory recorded on Wednesday an earthquake measuring 3.9-magnitude earthquake north of the country. According to Al Mamlaka, the earthquake at 1: 50 p.m. near the Sea of Galilee, northern Jordan.Social media users took to X (formerly Twitter) to report that they felt an earthquake in Jordan. Ÿáÿ≤ÿ© ÿ£ÿ±ÿ∂Ÿäÿ© ŸàŸÑÿß ÿߟÜÿß ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿµŸäÿßŸÖ &yuml…

Reuters (2024-03-14). Joe Biden to raise concern over Nippon Steel's deal for US Steel, insider says. scmp.com The US president is expected to issue a statement about the proposed US$14.9 billion purchase before a state visit by Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in April.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Short-term mobile SIM-card for overseas visitors debuts in Shanghai. ecns.cn Short-term mobile SIM cards for visitors from aboard and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are available in Shanghai with valid dates from 7, 15 through 30 days and a fixed price of 85 yuan ($11.8), 125 yuan and 195 yuan respectively.

Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirović (2024-03-14). Islamic Fundamentalism and Turkey's Admission to the EU. The Alevi Minority in Turkey and Its Religious Identity. globalresearch.ca

tvbrics (2024-03-14). Saudi Arabia increases number of service quality inspections in hospitality industry. tvbrics.com This is due to the growing number of pilgrims in Mecca and Medina…

tvbrics (2024-03-14). India's Ministry of Heavy Industries unveils Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024. tvbrics.com The scheme incentivises vehicles equipped with advanced battery technology to encourage adoption of advanced solutions in the EV sector…

WSWS (2024-03-14). Sri Lankan health unions to strike as government talks near collapse. wsws.org Discussions between HTUA bureaucrats and health ministry officials have been held behind closed doors, ensuring that the more than 100,000 members of the alliance know nothing about on the proposals under discussion.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-14). UK to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers. scmp.com Move could upend a planned takeover by a United Arab Emirates-led consortium of the Telegraph Media Group.

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-14). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-14). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

Asma Aamir (2024-03-14). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-14). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

usatoday.com (2024-03-14). Israel war live updates: 'Humanitarian islands' for Rafah civilians Israel plans to relocate a large portion of the 1.4 million people sheltering in Rafah to protect them from its anticipated major offensive in the southern Gaza city as it pursues Hamas militants, the Israel Defense Forces' chief spokesman said Wednesday.

Maxime Perriot, Monower Mostafa (2024-03-14). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-14). The World Bank and the Philippines. cadtm.org

newarab (2024-03-14). Erdogan to visit Iraq next month for anti-PKK military plans. newarab.com Turkish and Iraqi officials said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Erdogan's last visit to Baghdad was in 2012 during his tenure as prime minister. His expected visit this year is…

newarab (2024-03-14). UN: Syria experiencing worst wave of violence in four years. newarab.com A new The report, released by the UN

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Muslims in Jakarta gather to break fast on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir Thousands of people were packed inside the Istiqlal Grand Mosque.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). IRGC deploys new warships in combined drills in northern Indian Ocean. presstv.ir Three homegrown warships, recently added to the IRGC naval fleet, have taken part in the Maritime Security Belt 2024 war game at the northern tip of the Indian Ocean.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Aerial footage of Japan rocket exploding seconds after launch. presstv.ir Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Gaza's government says Cyprus aid route deeply inadequate. presstv.ir The government in Gaza says that the maritime aid delivery from Cyprus falls short of meeting the substantial needs of the territory's residents.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). At least 26 dead, 6 missing following Indonesia landslide, floods. presstv.ir Flooding and landslides in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra have killed 26 people, with 6 still missing.

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