(2022-03-05). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Delhi childcare workers still on strike; Jammu water conservation workers walkout; 25,000 Bangladeshi public servants strike; Australian train maintenance workers strike for job security in NSW; New Zealand pallet workers on indefinite strike…
(2022-03-05). Biden Takes Advantage of the Levers of Power to Protect his Family Business in Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
It is no secret that members of the current US political elite and their closest relatives are fairly quick to gain business shares in all countries invaded by US occupation forces. This has been commonplace since the Iraqi wars and the destruction of Yugoslavia. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, for example, had a business …
(2022-03-05). Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Abe suggests Japan host US nuclear weapons. wsws.org Abe, who remains highly influential in Japanese politics, has seized on the current war crisis in Ukraine to further his right-wing nationalist agenda of remilitarization.
(2022-03-05). Turkey ends remaining pandemic measures as over 200 die every day. wsws.org This ending of public health measures is based not on science and protecting the health of the population but on the profit interests of the ruling capitalist class.
(2022-03-04). Forever war in Ukraine or an end to the unipolar world? thegrayzone.com Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with Moscow-based international affairs analyst Mark Sleboda about the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the possibility of a prolonged war. Mark Sleboda offers a critical assessment of Russia's military maneuvers in the early days of the conflict in Ukraine and evaluates the possibility of a Syria-style dirty war erupting in the country. Sleboda also explains how the war has ushered in a "great decoupling" between Russia and the West and why he believes it could represent …
(2022-03-04). Democrats deepen embrace of Israeli apartheid. electronicintifada.net Israel visits showcase bipartisan support for colonial violence and racism against Palestinians.
(2022-03-04). Attack on mosque leaves at least 30 dead. rt.com 
A powerful blast has rocked a site of worship in northwest Pakistan | At least 30 people have been killed and dozens more wounded from gunfire and an explosion at a mosque in Peshawar in northwest Pakistan near the Afghan border on Friday, the police have said. | The attack targeted the Kucha Risaldar Mosque in Peshawar's old city at a time when Shia Muslim worshippers were gathering for Friday prayers. | Two gunmen initially opened fire at police officers outside the building, Peshawar's Police Chief Mohammed Ejaz Khan has said. | One perpetrator and one officer were killed in the shootout, while the second a…
(2022-03-04). US Support For Self-determination In Ukraine Is Political And Conditional. popularresistance.org Russia's decision to recognize the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk republics and begin military operations upon their request has led to a firestorm of misinformation in the United States and the West. The move by Russia has been portrayed as a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and clear proof that Russia is seeking to expand beyond its borders at any cost. This simplistic view of geopolitical developments in Eurasia has fueled an aggressive response from the United States and its Western allies. Military deployments are underway and further sanctions are being considered just days after the U.S. success…
(2022-03-04). Biden Considering Sanctions on India Over Its Russian Weapons. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration is Donald Lu, the assistant secretary of State for South Asian affairs, said the US might sanction India under the Countering American Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which was passed in 2017. | The CAATSA allows the president to impose sanctions over the transfer of Russian military equipment and was used by the T…
(2022-03-04). New species of stegosaur identified in China. ecns.cn Chinese and British paleontologists have identified a new species of stegosaur from China, the oldest stegosaur ever found in Asia and one of the earliest unearthed anywhere in the world.
(2022-03-04). India aims to rival China in quantum computing. asiatimes.com 
With a wary eye toward China, India is investing in quantum technology to gain a computing and information edge. Last month, Indian scientists from the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi successfully demonstrated a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link for more than 100 kilometers between Prayagraj and …
(2022-03-04). New York sees surge in Asian hate crimes. america.cgtn.com 
A man is under arrest and charged with hate crimes – after attacking seven Asian women in New York on Sunday.
(2022-03-04). NPC deputies, CPPCC members from HK express confidence in pandemic combat. ecns.cn NPC deputies and members of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region expressed their confidence in battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-03-04). HKMAO chief reiterates central govt's support for HK's efforts against pandemic. ecns.cn Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, on Thursday expressed the central government's full support of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government's efforts to effectively coordinate all forces and take resolute actions to control the pandemic.
(2022-03-04). The Reincarnation Of The American Indian. popularresistance.org America's original sin of settler colonialism and indigenous genocide has left an indelible mark on the country to this day, especially on the remaining members of Native American tribes. Our revisionist retellings of this critical part of our history also continues to harm all of us and the land on which we live. Tribal leaders like Greg Sarris, who is serving his 15th term as Tribal Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria in California, however, understand that to chart a sustainable path forward, America needs not only to acknowledge its painful past but also root its future plans in indigenous k…
(2022-03-04). Chairman Greg Sarris on the Reincarnation of the American Indian. scheerpost.com 
Greg Sarris, Tribal Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. [Photo courtesy of Greg Sarris] | Click to subscribe on: America's original sin of settler colonialism and indigenous genocide has left an indeible mark on the country to this day, especially on the remaining members of Native American tribes. Our revisionist retellings of this critical par…
(2022-03-04). Sri Lanka Remains a Bone of Contention in the Indian Ocean Region. journal-neo.org 
Located fifty kilometers from Hindustan (i.e. from what is now one of the largest states, the "Republic of India"), the island country of Sri Lanka has never suffered from a lack of attention from the world's leading players. This is due to the island's critical strategic position in the Indian Ocean. Such a position always …
(2022-03-04). Women's History Month is About the Human Race. dissidentvoice.org 
It's a no-brainer. Every day should be women's appreciation day. Sure, we have these Hallmark milestones in the country — Black History Month, Native American Culture Month and now, March, Women's History Month. [Death toll in Bangladesh garment factory fire rises — CBS News November 25, 2012 ] My own roots are embedded with strong …
(2022-03-04). US logistics targeted in Iraq's Saladin province. en.mehrnews.com A logistics convoy belonging to US military was targeted on Friday morning in Iraq's Saladin province.
(2022-03-04). In These Days Of Great Tension, Peace Is A Priority. popularresistance.org It is impossible not to be moved by the outrageousness of warfare, the ugliness of aerial bombardment, the gruesome fears of civilians who are trapped between choices that are not their own. If you read this line and assume I am talking about Ukraine, then you are right, but of course, this is not just about Ukraine. In the same week that Russian forces entered Ukraine, the United States launched airstrikes in Somalia, Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen, and Israel struck Syria and Palestinians in Gaza. | War is an open sore on humanity's soul. It draws precious social wealth into destruction: 'The impact of war is self-e…
(2022-03-04). Media Ignore Conflicts Around The World To Focus On Ukraine. popularresistance.org Kiev, Ukraine – We are living in dangerous times. All around the world, intense military actions are taking place. Last week alone, Russia launched a huge military invasion of Ukraine; Saudi Arabia carried out dozens of strikes on Yemen; Israel launched a wave of deadly missile attacks against Syria; and the United States restarted its bombing campaign in Somalia. | These four deadly incidents happened concurrently. Yet judging by media coverage, it is highly unlikely that many will even be aware of the final three. A MintPress News study of five leading Western media outlets found that overwhelming attention was…
(2022-03-04). International silence fuels Israeli persecution. electronicintifada.net Deprived of a fair trial, jailed human rights defenders take plea deals.
(2022-03-04). Granovskaia future under new Chelsea owners 'linked to Abramovich'. rt.com 
Groups interested in buying the club are said to be open to working with the Director known as 'the most powerful woman in football' | Hugely influential Chelsea Director Marina Granovskaia could retain her role at the Premier League giants if she cuts her ties to outgoing owner Roman Abramovich, reports have said amid claims that a group led by Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss could bid for the club as soon as Sunday. | Russian-Canadian businesswoman Granovskaia has been widely recognized as one of the key figures in Chelsea's immense success as one of Abramovich's most trusted colleagues since he took over in…
(2022-03-04). Record-breaking trans swimmer opens up on controversy. rt.com 
The swimming star has been a focus for fierce debate in the US | Record-breaking University of Pennsylvania swimming star Lia Thomas says she felt "reinvigorated" after becoming a woman and insisted she avoids "negativity and hate" from critics. | National competitor Thomas has been at the center of outrage from some after coming close to collegiate records in the pool, regularly scoring emphatic victories over her nearest rivals in results that have led to suggestions that her participation against athletes born as women is unfair. | That has partly reignited the row around hormone levels in transgender athle…
(2022-03-04). German, Italian, Romanian air force chiefs meet at Black Sea air base. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nine O'Clock NewsMarch 3, 2022 Air Force Chiefs of Romania, Italy and Germany meet at Mihail Kogalniceanu Military Air Base The Air Force Chiefs of Romania, Italy and Germany had, on Thursday, an informal meeting at the 57th Mihail Kogalniceanu Military Air Base (southeastern Romania). The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Major General …
(2022-03-04). UK could struggle to sanction Russian 'oligarchs' — media. rt.com 
Punitive measures could take "weeks and months," according to The Times | Russia's wealthiest tycoons may not be hit immediately by British embargos, a media report has claimed, alleging that the government has been unable to build a substantive case against them. | In a report published by The Times on Thursday, it was alleged that the Foreign Office and National Crime Agency have so far failed to mount "reasonable grounds" for targeting the most influential moguls, such as Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, with sanctions because "they have struggled to link their finances to" Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2022-03-04). Ukraine issues FIFA plea over World Cup match. rt.com 
Ukraine are due to play Scotland in a World Cup playoff match later in March | The Ukrainian football authorities have formally asked FIFA to postpone their World Cup playoff semifinal against Scotland, which is scheduled to be played in Glasgow later this month. | The Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) lodged the request with the global football governing body amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. | Ukraine are due to play Scotland at Hampden Park on March 24. Should the Ukrainians win, they would face either Wales or Austria on March 29 with a place at the 2022 Qatar World Cup at stake. | FIFA has conf…
(2022-03-04). Sri Lankan action committee holds a successful online meeting in defence of Julian Assange. wsws.org Speakers insisted that the fight to release Julian Assange depends on a political movement of the working class based on socialist policies and in opposition to the capitalist system and all its institutions.
(2022-03-04). Sri Lankan unions begin campaign for minimum wage rise. peoplesdispatch.org 12 unions have launched a joint campaign to demand an increment in the minimum wage of private sector employees after the government decided to exclude them from a scheme granting a monthly increment of 5,000 LKR (USD 25) to pensioners and public sector employees…
(2022-03-04). Taiwan should be recognized as a 'free and sovereign country — former top US diplomat. rt.com 
Mike Pompeo declared that diplomatic recognition of Taipei "can no longer be ignored" | Speaking during a visit to the island on Wednesday, former United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that America should diplomatically recognize Taiwan as a "free and sovereign country." | "It is my view that the United States government should immediately take necessary and long-overdue steps to do the right and obvious thing, that is to offer the Republic of China (Taiwan) America's diplomatic recognition as a free and sovereign country," Pompeo said. | He chose to refer to the island as the Republic of China, Ta…