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  • Trump railed against ‘endless wars’ – so why is he risking one?
    on March 3, 2026

    US President Donald Trump has summed up his rationale for attacking Iran fairly simply, saying, “This was our last best chance to strike.” Not known for adhering to any particular lasting strategy, Trump sees each day in the White House as an episode in a reality show in which he seeks an advantage over his The post Trump railed against ‘endless wars’ – so why is he risking one? appeared first on Asia Times.

  • China’s undersea Great Wall targets US sub supremacy
    on March 3, 2026

    Beneath the waves of the Pacific, China is quietly building a layered undersea warfare system designed not just to contest US submarines, but to secure its nuclear deterrent and reshape the region’s strategic balance. In testimony before the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Rear Admiral Mike Brookes warned that China views undersea warfare as The post China’s undersea Great Wall targets US sub supremacy appeared first on Asia Times.

  • Superintelligence is already here and now
    on March 3, 2026

    People argue back and forth about when artificial superintelligence will arrive. The truth is that it’s already here. Go back a hundred years, and the popular notion of “intelligence” would probably include things like calculating speed and memorization. Then we invented computers, which could memorize and recall infinitely more things than we could, and do The post Superintelligence is already here and now appeared first on Asia Times.

  • Pentagon strong-armed AI firms before Iran strikes
    on March 3, 2026

    In the lead-up to the weekend’s US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the US Department of Defense was locked in tense negotiations with artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic over exactly how the Pentagon could use the firm’s technology. Anthropic wanted guarantees its Claude systems would not be used for purposes such as domestic surveillance in The post Pentagon strong-armed AI firms before Iran strikes appeared first on Asia Times.

  • RUSSIA: Revocation of citizenship after extremism convictions "gaining momentum"
    on March 3, 2026

    Interior Ministry authorities are revoking the Russian citizenship of an increasing number of Jehovah's Witnesses as a direct result of these individuals' convictions for exercising their right to freedom of religion or belief. At least 12 people who gained citizenship by naturalisation have lost it after being found guilty of "continuing the activities" of Jehovah's Witnesses' organisations after the nationwide ban on th

  • KAZAKHSTAN: Orthodox priest's 2-month pre-trial detention on "fabricated" charges
    on March 3, 2026

    Fr Yakov Vorontsov – a 40-year-old independent Orthodox priest in the southern city of Almaty – completed a 10-day jail term on 23 February on drugs charges that he and his supporters reject. Instead of being released, officials took him to the police station for questioning as a "suspect" on alleged criminal charges of running a drugs den. On 25 February, a judge ordered him held in pre-trial detention for two months, no

  • Myong's hat-trick leads DPRK past Uzbekistan in AFC Women's Asian Cup
    on March 3, 2026

    SYDNEY, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Myong Yu Jong scored a first-half hat-trick as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) returned to the AFC Women's Asian Cup with a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in Sydney on Tuesday. Rated as a title contender, DPRK dominated its first match in the tournament since finishing runner-up at the 2010 edition in China. Myong scored twice from the penalty spot as Uzbekistan made

  • On the sidelines, China watches Iran from afar
    on March 3, 2026

    Hong Kong, March 3 (ANI): One by one, Chairman Xi Jinping's political leader friends abroad are being whittled down by US military action. First there was President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, and the latest is Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran after he was eliminated by Operation Epic Fury. Yet China can do nothing but wring its hands and lament unilateral American military action.It is perhaps an irony tha

 

 

 

  • Rubio Defends Iran Strikes, Warns 'Hardest Hits' Still to Come
    on March 3, 2026 at 7:53 am

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s decision to strike Iranian targets, describing the attacks as a preemptive move to protect American forces from what he called an “imminent threat,” and warning that “the hardest hits are yet to come from the U.S. military.”

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    CDT’s “404 Deleted Content Archive” Summary for January 2026, Part Two
    CDT’s “404 Deleted Content Archive” Summary for January 2026, Part Two

    CDT presents a monthly series of censored content that has been added to our “404 Deleted Content Archive.” Each month, we publish a summary of content blocked or deleted (often yielding the message “404: content not found”) from Chinese platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Douyin [...]

    Photo: Somewhere, China, by Lei Han
    Photo: Somewhere, China, by Lei Han

    Somewhere, China, by Lei Han (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) [...]

    Translation: Why Was My Positive Energy Post on Heating Costs in Hebei Censored?

    This winter, a heating crisis struck rural Hebei after provincial authorities banned domestic coal-burning and then rolled back subsidies for natural gas, leaving many residents facing prohibitively expensive bills. Much of the censored content archived by CDT in January focused on this issue. Deleted commentary [...]

    Translation: After China’s Spring Festival Gala, “The Humans Are Worse Off Than The Robots”

    Responses on Chinese social media to state broadcaster CCTV’s annual Spring Festival Gala last week were less than uniformly rapturous. A deleted post from WeChat public account Selling Apricot Blossoms described the broadcast as a brain-pulverizing ideological blender, and encouraged others to ignore it rather [...]

    CDT’s “404 Deleted Content Archive” Summary for January 2026, Part One

    CDT presents a monthly series of censored content that has been added to our “404 Deleted Content Archive.” Each month, we publish a summary of content blocked or deleted (often yielding the message “404: content not found”) from Chinese platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Douyin [...]

    Photo: It’s the year of HORSE., by QuantFoto
    Photo: It’s the year of HORSE., by QuantFoto

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    Translation: Are the Spring-Festival Gala Haters Gluttons for Punishment?

    The annual Spring Festival Gala aired on China’s state broadcaster CCTV this week, prompting wonder and worry at its display of kung fu-performing robots, and the traditional yearly storm of grumbling on Chinese social media. When CCTV reminded viewers that the show was under copyright, [...]

    Translations: “A Forest Needs Woodpeckers, Not Just Magpies” – Tributes to Pair of Detained Reporters, Now Released on Bail

    Investigative journalists Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao were released on bail on Saturday, two weeks after they were detained across provincial borders in apparent connection with their recent report on corruption by local officials in Chengdu. The case against them remains open, however, and Chengdu [...]

    Scientists reveal why a popular anti-aging compound may also fuel cancer

    Polyamines—natural molecules found in every living cell—have become stars in the longevity world for their ability to boost cellular cleanup and support healthy aging. But there’s a dark twist: high levels of these same molecules are consistently seen in cancer, where tumors grow aggressively. [...]

    A tiny twist creates giant magnetic skyrmions in 2D crystals

    Twisting atomically thin magnetic layers does more than reshape their electronics—it can create giant, topological magnetic textures. In chromium triiodide, researchers observed skyrmion-like patterns stretching far beyond the expected moiré scale, reaching hundreds of nanometers. Even more surprising, their size doesn’t simply follow the twist [...]

    Young cancer survivors face faster aging and possible early dementia

    Surviving cancer at a young age may come with an unexpected cost: faster aging at both the cellular and brain levels. Researchers found that survivors often show signs of being biologically older than their actual age, with chemotherapy accelerating the process most dramatically. This accelerated [...]

    Atacama surprise: The world’s driest desert is teeming with hidden life

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    A bold new plan could finally cure type 1 diabetes

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    Hidden oceans on icy moons may be boiling beneath the surface

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    Ancient mystery on K’gari: World’s largest sand island lakes dried up during rainy era

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    ChatGPT as a therapist? New study reveals serious ethical risks

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    Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens
    Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens

    Lebanese officials say 52 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel. [...]

    'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks
    'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks

    People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day. [...]

    US jets shot down over Kuwait in 'apparent friendly fire incident', officials say
    US jets shot down over Kuwait in 'apparent friendly fire incident', officials say

    The planes were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defences", but all crew survived, Centcom says. [...]

    Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates
    Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates

    Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher. [...]

    UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
    UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says

    The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now". [...]

    Hopes and fears as US Iranians take to streets after toppling of supreme leader
    Hopes and fears as US Iranians take to streets after toppling of supreme leader

    Hundreds rallied in cities across the US to celebrate Khamenei's death, but not everyone was rejoicing. [...]

    Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out
    Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out

    Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue. [...]

    Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
    Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region

    Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel. [...]

    Did Trump Miscalculate on Iran?
    Did Trump Miscalculate on Iran?

    The White House is discovering that Iran and Israel have a higher tolerance for pain, according to Mideast expert Vali Nasr. [...]

    The U.S.-Israel War Against Iran Is Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon
    The U.S.-Israel War Against Iran Is Not Slowing Down Anytime Soon

    All three countries are preparing to potentially wage weeks of conflict—or more. [...]

    Khamenei Is Dead. Who’s In Charge of Iran?
    Khamenei Is Dead. Who’s In Charge of Iran?

    A divided opposition faces a long road ahead. [...]

    Iran’s Proxies Are Out for Themselves for Now
    Iran’s Proxies Are Out for Themselves for Now

    Why the country’s vaunted network of regional militias has mostly stayed quiet. [...]

    Pentagon Says Iran War Is ‘Not Iraq,’ but Won’t Rule Out Boots on the Ground
    Pentagon Says Iran War Is ‘Not Iraq,’ but Won’t Rule Out Boots on the Ground

    “This is not a so-called regime change war,” Hegseth said. [...]

    The U.S. War on Iran Rattles Energy Markets
    The U.S. War on Iran Rattles Energy Markets

    Oil and gas prices have jumped, but not as high as one might expect. [...]

    Iran, Israel, and the U.S. Are Racing the Clock
    Iran, Israel, and the U.S. Are Racing the Clock

    The attackers seek quick success as their air defenses dwindle. Iran will try to drag it out. [...]

    Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Fighting, Too
    Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Fighting, Too

    War in Iran could pose instability risks as its neighbors to the east escalate their conflict. [...]

    Nigeria: 12 Rescued, One Dies, As Nigerian Tugboat Capsizes Off South Africa Coast

    [This Day] Abuja -- A maritime tragedy has struck off the South African coastline after a Nigerian tugboat, LEO, sank in turbulent waters late Saturday night, leaving one crew member confirmed dead, five missing and 12 others rescued in a coordinated emergency response. [...]

    South Africa: Government Calls for Regulatory Assurance for Menstrual Hygiene Products

    [SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has formally engaged the University of the Free State (UFS) following the release of a peer-reviewed study identifying the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in various sanitary pads and pantyliners available in South Africa. [...]

    Kenya: System Failure At SHA Halts Critical Healthcare Approvals Services Nationwide

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced a major service interruption affecting its digital health platform, disrupting pre-authorisation services across contracted healthcare facilities nationwide. [...]

    South Africa: Middle East Conflict - Oil and Gold Price Surge Will Shock South Africa

    [Daily Maverick] The spectre of oil at $100 (R1,607) a barrel will haunt the South African Reserve Bank's efforts to contain inflation. At the start of this year there were high hopes that the Bank would deliver at least two more 25-basis-point rate cuts this [...]

    Nigeria: Airport Cashless Policy - Keyamo Apologises to Nigerians Over Gridlock At Toll Gates

    [Premium Times] The Minister apologised to Nigerians over traffic congestion that followed the enforcement of a cashless payment system at airport toll gates, urging motorists to obtain payment cards to avoid further disruption. [...]

    Liberia: House Halts Bill Expanding Presidential Power Over Anti-Corruption Commission

    [Liberian Investigator] CAPITOL HILL -- Liberia's House of Representatives last Thursday abruptly halted a controversial attempt to expand presidential power over the country's anti-corruption watchdog, returning a proposed amendment to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Act to committee after lawmakers warned it could undermine constitutional [...]

    Somalia: Somalia Army Ordered to Support Drought Relief Efforts Across the Country

    [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, has directed all military units to actively assist in relief efforts for communities affected by severe drought in parts of the country. [...]

    Ghana: Ghana Activates Emergency Plan As Middle East Conflict Escalates

    [Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated an emergency preparedness plan and begun a partial evacuation of its embassy in Tehran, as a joint US-Israeli military strike on Iran on Saturday triggered retaliatory missile attacks across the Gulf, putting Ghanaian nationals in Bahrain, [...]

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