(2026-04-17). Last route to Southern Lebanon destroyed: Israeli airstrike destroys key bridge over Litani River. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is unravelling as fighting intensifies on the ground. The Israel Defense Forces has carried out massive strikes across southern Lebanon—including a key bridge over the Litani River—further isolating the region. Hezbollah has responded with rockets and drones targeting northern Israel, while Beirut has distanced itself from any ceasefire talks despite Washington's efforts to broker a three-way dialogue. With Benjamin Netanyahu showing no signs of backing down, diplomacy appears to be collapsing even before it begins.
(2026-04-17). Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire with Israel begins. aljazeera.com Celebratory gunfire heard in Beirut as truce takes effect, though Lebanese military reports violations.
(2026-04-17). Trump dictates the terms in Lebanon and Iran, leaving Netanyahu boxed in. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister told the security cabinet that the U.S.-facilitated cease-fire is an effort to align on the major issue — Iran. But Netanyahu can't convince the Israeli public that the war's goals were achieved, with Hezbollah not disarmed and the Iranian regime still largely intact…
(2026-04-17). 'Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire' with Lebanon. aljazeera.com Abed Abou Shhadeh, a political commentator in Israel, says the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is 'problematic'.
(2026-04-17). How Israel's war upended daily life in Lebanon. aljazeera.com People in Beirut describe how the Israel war has turned their lives upside down.
(2026-04-17). 10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon goes into effect. ecns.cn A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight between Thursday and Friday local time (2100 GMT), following an earlier announcement by US President Donald Trump.
(2026-04-17). The Winner at the DNC's Latest Meeting? indybay.org Israel, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide…
(2026-04-17). Friday 4/17: Demo at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 MomtgomernSt, SF…
(2026-04-17). No Tax Funds for Israeli Genocide & US Imperialist Wars – Rally at SF Israeli Consulate. indybay.org
(2026-04-17). Insights | Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue sheds light on deescalating Middle East crisis: Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn The Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue can shed light on addressing the Middle East crisis ⚪ the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, a Malaysian scholar said on Thursday.
(2026-04-17). (W.E. Talk) Osman Bakar: Dialogue between Confucian and Islamic civilisations offers answers for addressing conflict and restoring regional peace. ecns.cn The Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue 2026 was held in Beijing on Thursday. This year's dialogue, themed "The Idea of Global Civilisation: Islamic and Confucian Perspectives", was jointly hosted by the International Confucian Association (ICA) and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
(2026-04-17). US blockade of Strait of Hormuz deepens conflicts between major powers. wsws.org US Vice President Vance's remarks Tuesday that Washington is seeking a "grand bargain" with Tehran underscores that US imperialism wants nothing less than the complete reorganisation of the Middle East in its interests, at the expense of all its rivals.
(2026-04-17). Mojtaba's reply to Trump's blockade: Shock for entire world; US war on Iran causing new crisis. hindustantimes.com Global markets are bracing for shockwaves as Iran halts petrochemical exports in retaliation to Donald Trump's naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The move—combined with strikes on key Iranian energy hubs—threatens to disrupt supply chains and push already fragile economies toward instability. With the Gulf accounting for a significant share of global petrochemical output, the suspension risks ripple effects across industries worldwide.
(2026-04-17). US army 'defeat' in Iran confirmed as Trump drops military, reveals new plan amid Hormuz failure. hindustantimes.com The U.S. intensifies its economic war against Iran as President Donald Trump pivots from military pressure to sweeping new sanctions amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned countries and financial institutions against purchasing Iranian oil, with China emerging as a key focus due to its dominant role in Tehran's export market. As the naval blockade faces scrutiny and mixed enforcement reports, Washington is now targeting Iran's "shadow fleet," banks, and global trade networks to choke off revenue streams. With tensions rising and diplomacy uncertain, the latest sancti…
(2026-04-17). France, UK to cohost talks on Hormuz. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron and the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will cohost a video-conference with international leaders on Friday, aiming to chart a plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-17). Trump says war in Iran be ending pretty. haaretz.com
(2026-04-17). China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump. tribune.com.pk 
China is accelerating its efforts to end the Iran war, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it prepares for a summit next month with US President Donald Trump while trying not to alienate Tehran. | President Xi Jinping's mid-May meeting with Trump is shaping Beijing's approach to the Middle East conflict even as the world's top crude oil importer, reliant on the Middle East for half its fuel, seeks to safeguard its energy supplies, analysts say. | China's modulated approach to the war has protected its back-channel leverage enough that Trump credited Beijing with helping to get Iran to last weekend's peace talks…
(2026-04-17). Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills four, including child. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said Thursday that Israeli fire killed four people, including one child, in different locations across the Palestinian territory. | Israeli violence continues despite Saleh Badawi, 9, "was killed and taken to Al-Maamadani Hospital after being hit by Israeli fire in the Zeitoun neighbourhood, southeast of Gaza City", in northern Gaza, Mahmoud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency, told AFP. | He added that "two br…
(2026-04-17). Friday 4/24: Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza. indybay.org MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton CA…
(2026-04-17). Saturday 4/18: Fundraiser: Mutual Aid for Gaza and support for Cancer Resource Center. indybay.org 300 Ramona Ave, corner of Curry, El Cerrito | Sale will be held in secured back yard…
(2026-04-17). IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela. aljazeera.com Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties 'great achievement' of Venezuelan diplomacy.
(2026-04-17). Hormuz must open, G7 ready to mitigate war fallout: France FM. newarab.com 
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told reporters Thursday that the Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven advanced economies added in a statement released Thursday that "it is urgent to limit" the global economic cost of an enduring "G7 members reaffirmed the pressing need to move toward a lasting peac…
(2026-04-17). Books on the Bay of Pigs and the Roa-Stevenson Debate presented at the Patria Colloquium. radiohc.cu The Ocean Sur publishing house presented new books about the Bay of Pigs invasion, the first major defeat of imperialism in Latin America, and the famous debate between diplomats Raúl Roa and Adlai Stevenson at the United Nations. | The event took place at the 5th edition of the Patria International Colloquium and was attended by the president of Ocean Press and Ocean Sur, David Deutschmann, and the president of the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina, Jorge Legañoa. | "For almost 40 years, publishing hundreds of books on the Cuban Revolution, we have tried to prioritize the words of the Revolution, because…
(2026-04-17). Indonesia helicopter crash kills 8. geo.tv 
Members of an Indonesian search and rescue team examine the wreckage of a team helicopter on July 4, 2017, after it crashed in Temanggung, central Java. — AFP Private helicopter crashes in forest on Borneo island.Victims' bodies shifted to provincial capital of…
(2026-04-17). Congo's Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term. aljazeera.com Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.
(2026-04-17). Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression, but ready to fight. scmp.com Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen. | Diaz-Canel spoke during a rally that drew hundreds of people to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the declaration of the Cuban Revolution's socialist essence.
(2026-04-17). Democrat Analilia Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election. Here's why it matters. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Progressive Democrat
(2026-04-17). France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant. aljazeera.com Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra, sought for over four decades, was surrendered by Palestinian authorities.
(2026-04-17). Is America on the Verge of a Nuclear Renaissance? wattsupwiththat.com It has been more than seven years since President Donald Trump signed the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) into law — and it has taken all seven years (including four during the Biden Administration) for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue a final rule implementing its provisions.
(2026-04-17). Inside Israel's prison system. aljazeera.com As Palestinians mark Prisoners' Day, more than 9,600 Palestinians are still being held in Israeli prisons.
(2026-04-17). IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East. newarab.com 
IMF economists warned Thursday that the war in Iran could have "very, certainly severe" consequences far outside the region – especially for energy-importing countries. | Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most affected now – and who could suffer the most – outside the region, as the conflict stretches on. | Ironically, the ongoing virtual closure of the Bu…
(2026-04-17). Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reads fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction. aljazeera.com US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth read a prayer drawn from a misquote of Ezekiel 25: 17 in Pulp Fiction.
(2026-04-17). French lawmakers pass bill simplifying return of colonial-era art. ecns.cn French lawmakers on Monday passed a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin.
(2026-04-17). Young South Sudanese models 'take up space' in quest to showcase talent. aljazeera.com Longing to stride down international runways often collides with reality of conservatism and lack of structural support.
(2026-04-17). Thursday 4/23: People's Park 57th Anniversary – Cafe Night & film. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley…
(2026-04-17). Monday 4/20: No War, No ICE, Free Palestine: May Day Mass Call. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/nowarmayday…
(2026-04-17). Chris Krohn on Santa Cruz Mayoral Race. indybay.org Yes, we have a housing crisis, but it is an affordable housing crisis. Our mayor and city council are making deals with people building these high-priced units, like River Row, and allowing developers to set public policy.
(2026-04-17). French Assembly Withdraws Attack on Free Speech, For Now. indybay.org As part of a week of protests across France to show solidarity and resistance with Palestinians, a large protest in Paris on April 16 took place near the National Assembly ahead of a scheduled vote on the controversial anti-semitism bill "The Yadan law." But at the last minute, the Assembly withdrew the draft bill deciding instead to incorporate its full text into a new draft that it will consider in late June.
(2026-04-17). Sunday 4/26: Film Screening: Eating Our Way to Extinction. indybay.org Santa Cruz County Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-17). Thursday 5/14: AFSCME 3299 UCSF Strike At St. Francis & St. indybay.org St. Francis & St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco…
(2026-04-17). Tuesday 7/7: Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik And the Fight for Worker Rights & Environmental Justice. indybay.org San Jose Peace | Justice Center | 48 S. 7th St. | San Jose, 95112…
(2026-04-17). Bill Clinton: Is He a Lifetime Supporter of a CIA Dictatorship? indybay.org The Wikipedia article on Bill Clinton with in parenthesis what the article proves and what other sources have said, making it appear Bill Clinton is a lifetime supporter of turning America into the same dictatorship Donald Trump wants.
(2026-04-17). Research demonstrates that enhanced instruction in genetics can reduce racist conceptions among students. wsws.org A groundbreaking study in genetics education examines the relationship between the quality of genetics education and the development of racist ideas among young people and the dire consequences for a researcher's career.
(2026-04-17). This Rock n Roll – Interview w/ author Daniel Rachel on Pop Music & The Third Reich. indybay.org Audio interview with author Daniel Rachel, author of the new book This Ain't Rock n Roll – Pop Music, The Swastika and The Third Reich. (October 30, 2025 – Akashic Books)…
(2026-04-17). First-quarter growth robust at 5%. ecns.cn China's economic growth accelerated to 5 percent in the first quarter of 2026 despite mounting external uncertainties, underscoring that the resilience of the world's second-largest economy is underpinned by its vast domestic market, officials and experts said on Thursday.
(2026-04-17). Madison, April 18, 2026: Potluck for People, Peace Planet! wibailoutpeople.org 
Building Unity Building Unity Gatherings are mostly monthly potlucks. They are great opportunities to enjoy fellowship with others who believe it is time to unite for people, peace, and planet. If you can, bring cake and frosting to help us create some fantastic Earth Day Cakes! For information about other Building Unity Gatherings around Wisconsin …
(2026-04-17). Trump scammed by Iran and Pakistan. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's Hormuz ultimatum was impossible for Iran to meet, making renewed US action to reopen the strait all but inevitable.
(2026-04-17). Pentagon in panic mode? Trump pushes civilian firms to make missiles as stocks run dry amid Iran war. hindustantimes.com Is the world's "most powerful military" quietly running out of weapons? And is that what's really driving Washington's sudden shift in tone? As the Iran conflict stretches on, reports suggest the U.S. is facing a deepening munitions crunch, one that didn't begin in this war, but may be reaching a breaking point because of it. Years of supplying Ukraine, followed by sustained operations in the Middle East, have reportedly drained critical missile stockpiles. Now, the question is no longer just about battlefield strategy but industrial capacity. Why is the Pentagon reportedly reaching out to civilian giants like Fo…
(2026-04-17). Celebrations on the road as people begin returning to southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com People celebrate on the roads in southern Lebanon as they drive to their homes after the ceasefire announcement.
(2026-04-17). US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war. scmp.com Asian refiners have grown increasingly reliant on US crude as oil-starved fuel makers scour the globe to replace Middle Eastern supply and stave off shortages that could ripple through the broader economy. | Buyers in Japan led the charge to purchase May-loading cargoes from the US early in the month, with South Korean, Singaporean and Thai processors also among customers, said traders familiar with the matter. At least 60 million barrels of grades from the US Gulf were bought for loading next…
(2026-04-17). SEIU1021/IFPTE21 City Workers Rally at SF General Against Mayor Union Busting Layoffs. indybay.org Hundreds of San Francisco SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 rallied at San Francisco General Hospital to demand an end to lay-offs by Mayor Daniel Lurie and support Prop D which raising taxes on high paid CEOs…
(2026-04-17). Japan's presence in overseas drill raises concern. ecns.cn Japan has deployed combat-capable units to take part in military exercises in the Philippines, marking the first time since World War II that its combat troops have set foot on Philippine soil.
(2026-04-17). Digital, smart tech helps bring forward delivery of China's second home-built large cruise ship. ecns.cn China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will be delivered in Shanghai on Nov. 6, nearly two months ahead of schedule thanks to digital and intelligent technologies that have helped accelerate construction, its builder said on Thursday.
(2026-04-17). Chinese embassy urges Japan to investigate threats, ensure safety of personnel. ecns.cn The Embassy of China in Japan on Thursday urged the Japanese side to promptly investigate a series of terror threats and take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese diplomatic missions and personnel in the country.
(2026-04-17). Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF: finance minister. newarab.com 
Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Thursday said his government had good meetings this week with the International Monetary Fund and remained committed to working toward a lending programme. | Current events, including the "Our aim as a government is to reach an agreement with the IMF on a programme," J…
(2026-04-17). Saturday 4/18: Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING San Jose. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José…
(2026-04-17). Friday 5/1: Sequence to Survival: Using Genomics to Save Biodiversity. indybay.org UC Santa Cruz Merrill Cultural Center…
(2026-04-17). Newly revamped train offers travelers luxury of a star-rated hotel. ecns.cn An inaugural 12-day trip on a newly renovated five-star travel train set off from Wuhan, Hubei province, on Wednesday night, expecting to provide luxurious experiences for tourists.
(2026-04-17). China's 3-satellite surveillance network, Hong Kong's inflation surge: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 3 satellites to track all? Chinese radar images confirm US military fears…
(2026-04-17). China launches largest AI4S computing cluster with 60,000 chips. ecns.cn A new supercomputing cluster capable of handling the most demanding scientific AI tasks has gone live in Central China's Henan province, marking a major step forward in the country's push to integrate artificial intelligence with scientific research.
(2026-04-17). California Juneteenth remains a quasi-optional holiday for a majority of State Employees. indybay.org 2026 California State Capitol Juneteenth we will have a special session on updates on Global, Nationwide and California Reparations – Slavery Corporate Disclosure explores who profited or profits from slavery here in California and beyond.
(2026-04-17). Haaretz during the Arab Revolt: Blood is the glue that binds a nation and its land. haaretz.com At the start of the Arab Revolt, which began 90 years ago this week, the newspaper told its readers that 'the God of Israel wanted our sacrifices,' and promised that the Jewish community was here to stay…
(2026-04-17). Tucker Carlson may have Turned on Israel and Trump, but he's no friend to Progressives or Muslims. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Republicans seem to have reached the Donner party stage now, cannibalizing one another, as is illustrated by
(2026-04-17). Saturday 4/25: Attack on BirthrightCitizenship:Trump,SupremeCourt &Poetry Carved Into Angel Islands Walls. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Ave. | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-04-17). Financial majors step up AI-driven strategic overhaul. ecns.cn China's major banks and insurers are racing to embed artificial intelligence at the heart of their operations, ramping up intelligent computing and pushing technology from a back-office support function to a front-line engine powering financial services.
(2026-04-17). Thursday 4/23: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-17). A New Phase After the AZAL Plane Crisis: How Will the Compensation Decision Affect Relations? unitedworldint.com Azerbaijani Member of Parliament Hikmet Babaoglu commented to UWI. By Tahran Oruàßoƒülu, from Baku / Azerbaijan In line with the agreement reached during the meeting between the Presidents of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation in Dushanbe on October 9, 2025, the parties agreed to properly resolve the issues arising from the crash …
(2026-04-17). Bushra Bibi shifted to hospital, says PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar. tribune.com.pk 
Bushara Bibi, wife of incarcerated former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was taken to the hospital last night, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan posted on X on Friday. | In a post on X, Gohar said, "Late night, I was informed through a message that Bushra BB had been shifted to the hospital last night and that I would be briefed about the treatment". | Late night I was informed thought a message that Bushra BB had been shifted to the hospital last night and that I would be briefed about the treatment. Awaiting that I would request meeting of family members with her. And also mee…
(2026-04-17). Sino-Pakistan project yields satisfactory results. ecns.cn A hybrid rice variety, jointly developed by China's Wuhan University and the University of the Punjab in Pakistan, is moving toward wider commercial use in Pakistan.
(2026-04-17). Sculptor remolds clay modeling for new generation. ecns.cn The lively small clay figurines created for the Year of the Horse Spring Festival stand out among the traditional large sculptures of figures such as Guan Yu and Confucius at the Tianjin Clay Figure Zhang Studio in Dongli district, Tianjin.
(2026-04-17). Chelsea vs Manchester United: Premier League — teams, lineups, start. aljazeera.com Chelsea could blow the race for UEFA Champions League qualification wide open if they beat Man Utd in EPL on Saturday.
(2026-04-17). President Claudia Sheinbaum highlights long history of brotherhood between Mexico and Cuba. radiohc.cu President Claudia Sheinbaum has affirmed that the people of Mexico and Cuba share a long history of brotherhood and solidarity, after receiving the credentials of Ambassador Eugenio Martínez. | "We also received the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Eugenio Martínez Enriquez. The people of Cuba and Mexico share a long history of brotherhood and solidarity," the head of the Executive Branch stated in a message on her social media account. The president has reaffirmed her support for Cuba on several occasions, which has materialized in various shipments of material aid to the Caribbean nation,…
(2026-04-17). SFD signs agreement to extend $3b deposit with SBP. tribune.com.pk 
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on Friday signed an agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to extend the maturity of its $3 billion deposit, Radio Pakistan reported. | "The agreement, signed between the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), provides for the extension in the maturity of a USD 3 billion deposit placed by SFD with the State Bank of Pakistan", according to X post. | Finance Minister Witnesses Signing of Saudi Deposit Extension Agreement with State Bank of Pakistan | Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, witnessed the si…
(2026-04-17). Saturday 4/25: Dog$piracy Screening at the Roxie Theater. indybay.org Roxie Theater, 3125 16th Street, San Francisco CA 94103…
(2026-04-17). After 2 votes in favor, UAW bureaucracy denies strike approval to student workers at Columbia University. wsws.org The UAW bureaucracy has twice now rejected their democratic vote; student must organize to impose this decision, with or without the approval of corrupt and unaccountable bureaucrats.
(2026-04-17). Xinjiang seen attracting steady stream of tourists. ecns.cn Efforts by the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to build itself into a global tourist destination have borne fruit, evidenced by a steady growth in its inbound tourism market.
(2026-04-17). Cuba 'ready' for possible US attack: president. newarab.com 
(2026-04-17). opposition suffers from with too many Magyars. haaretz.com Naftali Bennett may be encouraged by the victory of a right-wing candidate in Hungary, but he has a problem with his opposition partners. Research is showing that Netanyahu's most loyal voters are leaving Likud. And, what's the hottest name to appear on a party slate for the next Knesset election…
(2026-04-17). $96 Million to Nowhere: The Predictable Failure of Subsidized Electric Buses. wattsupwiththat.com Paying one group to produce and another to consume does not guarantee usefulness. It guarantees activity.
(2026-04-17). Tone-deaf, expensive tourism songs draw a lot of flak. ecns.cn A government-funded tourism promotion song with a price tag of 3 million yuan ($440,000) has drawn criticism across China, with authorities noting that the costly project is not grounded in practical needs.
(2026-04-17). World's largest intelligent container ship sets sail. ecns.cn The delivery of the nation's first and the world's largest intelligent container ship powered entirely by electricity marks the transition toward a greener and more intelligent future by China's shipping industry, experts said.
(2026-04-17). Eight killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia. tribune.com.pk 
All eight people on board an Airbus H130 helicopter were killed after it crashed on Thursday in Sekadau regency, West Kalimantan province of Indonesia, authorities said Friday. | The aircraft was carrying six passengers, a pilot and a co-pilot. | The helicopter departed from Melawi regency at 7.34 am local time (0034GMT) and lost contact at 8.39 am. | "All victims have been confirmed dead," Jakarta Globe quoted a Sekadau police official as saying. | Rescue teams reached the crash site later the same day, but evacuation efforts were hindered by difficult terrain and low visibility.
(2026-04-17). Drone zone debuts at Canton Fair. ecns.cn With an advanced manufacturing theme, the fair has a total exhibition area of 520,000 square meters and more than 25,000 exhibition booths established by over 12,000 companies in its first phase.
(2026-04-17). South African politician Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle at rally. scmp.com South African opposition party leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday after he was convicted of breaking firearm laws by firing a rifle at a political rally in 2018. | He was released pending an appeal, which will be heard at a later date.
(2026-04-17). Tennis-playing robot helps showcase Haidian district as a high-tech hub. ecns.cn A humanoid robot developed by Galbot and Tsinghua University in Beijings Haidian district has demonstrated real-time tennis rally capabilities, as the area accelerates the development and deployment of embodied artificial intelligence technologies.
(2026-04-17). Reject the Writers Guild of America sellout contract! wsws.org The contract contains huge givebacks on healthcare, sub-inflation pay increases and no meaningful AI protections.
(2026-04-17). Visit to enhance trade between China, Spain. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's visit to China is set to add an even greater boost to an already expanding bilateral trade relationship, reinforcing the strong potential for future growth, experts in Madrid say.
(2026-04-17). Thailand's right-wing government formally takes power. wsws.org The new cabinet, in which the Bhumjaithai Party holds 31 posts and its junior partner Pheu Thai holds nine, is unmistakably pro-business and pro-military.
(2026-04-17). Madison Workers Assembly April 25, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-17). Will Blockade of Hormuz Reshape Global Energy? juancole.com
(2026-04-17). PM Shehbaz meets Turkish FM in Antalya ahead of diplomacy forum. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held an early meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan shortly after landing in Antalya on Thursday, who thanked him for participating in the upcoming Antalya Diplomacy Forum, saying President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan looked forward to meeting the Pakistani premier on the sidelines of the event, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | According to a statement issued by the PMO, Fidan called on the premier upon his arrival. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar, along with Special Assistant to the Prime Mi…
(2026-04-17). Iran war brings massive price and profit gouging. wsws.org Global oil companies are raking in additional profits at the rate of $30 million per hour as the result of the price hikes induced by the war.
(2026-04-17). From Havana: An invitation to continue building Homeland and Humanity. radiohc.cu Under Martí's premise that "Homeland is humanity" and with a call to communicators from Cuba and the world not to falter in this common struggle, the 5th International Colloquium Patria was inaugurated on Thursday in Havana. | The opening ceremony, which took place at the Cultural Station on Línea and 18th Streets, was attended by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, who, along with more than 500 guests, both Cuban and international, welcomed a new edition of the event, which is increasingly consolidating itself as a spa…
(2026-04-17). Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes case. aljazeera.com Former soldier is accused of murdering five people in Afghanistan.
(2026-04-17). Madison, May 16, 2026: Wisconsin Unity Summit. wibailoutpeople.org 
Save the Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026Wisconsin Unity Summit — All Day — Madison Join Wisconsin Justice Leaders who are signing on to this Invitation Letter More information about this summit can be found in the Invitation above. To get updates and more information, please fill out this form: tinyurl.com/WI-Unity-Campaign-Sign-up Our goal is to create a …
(2026-04-17). China seeks public opinion on national standard for L2 driver assistance systems. ecns.cn China is soliciting public opinion regarding a mandatory national standard concerning safety requirements for Level 2 (L2) driver assistance systems in intelligent connected vehicles.
(2026-04-17). Paper-cutting pioneer fuses scissors with software. ecns.cn By utilizing computer-aided layer decomposition to create 18-layer, three-dimensional paper-cuttings, Hao is elevating Yangliuqing paper-cutting to a recurring national gift on the world stage.
(2026-04-17). Tax Day Protest at the Zionist Consulate. indybay.org Our tax money for Israel's bombs are big problem for many…
(2026-04-17). Pentagon drafts plans for military assault on Cuba. wsws.org The Trump administration has ordered preparations for a military attack on Cuba as part of its broader campaign for hemispheric dominance.
(2026-04-17). China, Spain to deepen cooperation in innovation, industrial chains. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Spain to strengthen strategic alignment and policy coordination, continuously improve the business environment, and promote deeper cooperation among enterprises in technological innovation and industrial and supply chains, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-17). EconoScope | China's energy storage boom powers global demand amid energy crisis. ecns.cn China's energy storage sector is seeing explosive overseas demand amid mounting global energy uncertainty, positioning the country as a key provider of stability.
(2026-04-17). After Trump attack, Pope Leo slams 'tyrants' spending billions on wars. geo.tv 
Pope Leo XIV arrives to hold a holy Mass for peace and justice at Bamenda airport in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. — ReutersBAMENDA: Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful…
(2026-04-17). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, has brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-17). Channel Island CSU CFA Professor Acquitted of All Charges After ICE Frame-up. indybay.org
(2026-04-17). In Numbers: China's economic indicators in Q1 of 2026. ecns.cn
(2026-04-17). Empire: Winners and Losers in Trump's America. juancole.com
(2026-04-17). It's On in WI!: All Out for May Day 2026 in Milwaukee, Madison, Janesville, Manitowoc (Art Builds, Phone Banking, Fundraisers More)… wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera Este #PrimeroDeMayo, nos levantamos en todo Wisconsin àönete a trabajadores inmigrantes y sus familias para exigir justicia, dignidad y protecciones. Milwaukee — Marcha principal 10: 00 am — Oficina de Voces, 733 W Historic Mitchell St. 11: 00 am — Marchamos hacia el Edificio Federal (517 E Wisconsin Ave) Green Bay — Autobús …
(2026-04-17). Madison: Freedom Rising A Benefit for Voces de la Frontera May 1, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-17). CA State Capitol Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes – Slavery Era Banking Disclosure Featured. indybay.org California State Legislature joins growing notion of considering "Corporate Slavery Era Disclosure" proposals that adds weight to the UN-designated "gravest crime against humanity" as a matured financial debt, calling for restorative justice modalities that include direct compensatory payouts to a verified global class of descendants to trigger a new era of worldwide growth.
(2026-04-16). Defense Secretary Uses Bible Story to Bash "Trump-Hating" Press. truthout.org In comments to reporters on Thursday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used a religious parable to criticize the media — the latest in a series of many religious statements he's made since the start of the U.S.'s war on Iran. During his remarks, Hegseth recounted his pastor's sermon at his church this past weekend. The pastor, Hegseth said, discussed the story of Jesus Christ healing a man… |
(2026-04-16). Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, April 16 (Reuters) – Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment on a proposed truce that any ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement within Lebanon.In a written statement, Hezbollah ally and speaker of Lebanon's Parliament Nabih Berri urged Lebanese to "postpone their return to their towns and villages until the situation becomes clearer, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement."
(2026-04-16). People in Beirut wary of trusting Israel will uphold Lebanon ceasefire. aljazeera.com Lebanon's residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by Trump.
(2026-04-16). As U.S. nears Iran deal, Israel pushes on toward a familiar dead end in Lebanon. haaretz.com Although Trump's messaging remains contradictory, Washington is trying to create the impression that the war in Iran is nearing its end ‚ñ The IDF signals intentions to advance north in Lebanon, but it is operating slowly and under U.S. restrictions ‚ñ And the assault on Bint Jbeil serves as a reminder that the town that became a symbol is an illusion that always ends badly…
(2026-04-16). Lebanon talks: A 'farce' disguising something much more sinister. responsiblestatecraft.org On the surface, the launch of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations earlier this week seems like a big deal. In the first face-to-face talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in more than 30 years, ambassadors from all three countries met under the auspices of Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. But despite Trump hailing the talks as a "historic opportunity" for peace, the process is largely a farce. The relatively low-level ambassadorial meeting included no Israeli or Lebanese decision makers — and unsurprisingly produced little by way of progress.Moreover, the real "negotiations" are coming in…
(2026-04-16). Israeli army readies troops for planned Lebanon truce. newarab.com 
Israel's army is preparing for a ceasefire in Lebanon later on Thursday, with commanders instructed to ready forces operating in the south for a halt in fighting, Haaretz reported, as Lebanon's President Senior Israeli officers have been told to prepare for a truce expected to come into effect around 7 pm. local time, though the window could extend until midnight. | It remains…
(2026-04-16). Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, and reiterated that Europe would continue to call for the respect of Lebanon's territorial integrity."I welcome the announced 10 day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by President Trump. This is a relief, as this conflict has already claimed far too many lives," wrote von der Leyen on X.
(2026-04-16). Israel's military kills four Lebanese paramedics in consecutive strikes. aljazeera.com An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured.
(2026-04-16). Trump says Israel and Lebanon's leaders will speak on Thursday. aljazeera.com The US president says the conversation will be the first between the Israeli and Lebanese leaders in 34 years.
(2026-04-16). US blocks Iranian ports: 10 ships turned back as naval blockade tightens. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after the United States military confirmed it has turned back multiple vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports amid an ongoing naval blockade. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the blockade, which began earlier this week, has effectively prevented ships from crossing the region, with nearly 10 vessels reportedly forced to return.In response, Iran has issued a stern warning, stating that continued restrictions could disrupt maritime trade across key waterways, including the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Oman. Iranian officials h…
(2026-04-16). Lebanon's Aoun refuses talks with Israel's Netanyahu amid Trump's peace push. scmp.com Lebanon's president will not speak to Israel's prime minister in the near future, Lebanese officials said on Thursday, dealing a blow to US efforts to expand contacts between the enemy states as Pakistan said peace in Lebanon was vital to ending the Iran war. | The US-Israeli war with Iran spilt into Lebanon on March 2, when Iran-backed Hezbollah opened fire in support of Tehran, prompting an Israeli offensive in Lebanon just 15 months after the last major conflict.
(2026-04-16). Hezbollah MP to AFP: direct Lebanon-Israel talks a. al-monitor.com Hezbollah lawmaker Hussein Hajj Hassan told AFP on Thursday that the Lebanese government's decision to hold direct negotiations with Israel was a "grave error", urging Beirut to stop making concessions to Israel and the United States.Israel and Lebanon agreed on Tuesday to begin direct talks following a landmark meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States, weeks after Hezbollah pulled Lebanon into the Middle East war with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran.The militant group has strongly opposed direct negotiations.
(2026-04-16). US Carries Out Fifth Boat Strike in Under a Week, Bringing Death Toll to 177. truthout.org As Republicans and several Democrats in the U.S. Senate gave the go-ahead for the U.S. to send more bombs and military equipment to Israel for its attacks on Gaza and Lebanon on Wednesday, the Trump administration was continuing what it claims is an effort to rid Latin American countries of drug traffickers — killing three people aboard a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean in the U.S. |
(2026-04-16). Lebanon buries paramedics killed in Israeli 'triple-tap' strikes. newarab.com 
The method, which involves striking the same location multiple times to maximise casualties and prevent rescue efforts, has been repeatedly documented in Gaza during Israel's assault. | An Israeli strike on the town of Mayfadoun on Wednesday hit a team from t…
(2026-04-16). Israel May Be Preparing to Permanently Reoccupy Southern Lebanon. truthout.org On April 16, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, set to begin later that day. Although Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed this announcement, it is unlikely to put a stop to Israel's expanding occupation of south Lebanon. In the hours before the announcement, Israel continued to bomb Lebanon's south, bombing a school as well as… |
(2026-04-16). Outrage as Trump disguises himself as Jesus Christ, mocks Pope. ummid.com A massive outrage erupted on Sunday April 12, 2026 — the Orthodox Easter Day, after U.S. President Donald Trump disguised himself as Jesus Christ and mocked Pope Leo XIV.
(2026-04-16). Solar net metering helps avert daytime outages. tribune.com.pk 
The dying solar net metering has rescued Pakistan from daytime load shedding at a time when the country is undergoing the worst power crisis. | Meanwhile, the authorities have ramped up furnace oil-based power generation to full capacity while delaying scheduled maintenance at nuclear plants in an effort to sustain electricity supply amid worsening LNG shortages. | Disruptions in liquefied natural gas flows, linked to regional instability following the Iran war, have strained the country's energy mix, forcing reliance on costlier thermal options. | At the same time, reduced reservoir releases have curtailed hy…
(2026-04-16). Ukraine's Zelensky in Berlin: Germany escalates its war offensive against Russia. wsws.org With the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and Donald Trump's open threats of annihilation against Iran, all pretences are now being dropped in the war in Ukraine as well. Merz and Zelensky visited arms factories together and agreed on measures to return fit-for-service Ukrainian men in Germany to the front line.
(2026-04-16). Annihilating Iranian civilization with a blockade. strategic-culture.su After threatening to annihilate Iran with bombs, President Trump and the U.S. national-security establishment have decided to do so with their tried and true foreign policy tool of sanctions — or, in this case, they're calling it for what it is — a blockade, which, as most everyone recognizes, is an act of war just as much as a bombing spree is.
(2026-04-16). The Fossil Fuel System Is Collapsing — and Taking Civilisation's Safety Net With It. bylinetimes.com 
The world has crossed a tipping point into an era of permanently declining fossil fuel supplies — and unless governments and industry act on that reality now, the result will be a full-system breakdown across every sector on which modern civilisation depends. | The war on Iran has broken five critical systems at the same time — energy, food, industry, pharmaceuticals and government finances — and each failure is feeding every other in a self-reinforcing spiral. The fossil fuel system driving it all was already in structural collapse before the first missile was fired. The war has accelerated…
(2026-04-16). Brazil's Lula blasts Trump's fear-based rule, calls for 'great maturity'. scmp.com Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a blunt critique of US President Donald Trump in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais published on Thursday, saying world leaders should seek respect rather than ‚Äårule by fear. | "Trump has no right to wake up in the morning and threaten a country," Lula told El Pais, referring to the president's public threat on April 7 to wipe out Iranian civilisation as part of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-04-16). Iran war: China's new move after 'secret weapon' scares Trump despite 'open Hormuz' offer to Xi. hindustantimes.com China's growing support for Iran is raising alarm as Trump vows to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. Navy maintains its blockade. With reports of diplomacy, covert assistance, and rising regional tensions, the crisis could reshape Middle East power dynamics and global oil security. Latest analysis inside.
(2026-04-16). Europe running low on jet fuel, stoking fears of flight cancellations. scmp.com Europe has "maybe 6 weeks or so [of] jet fuel left", the head of the International Energy Agency said on Thursday in a wide-ranging interview, warning of possible flight cancellations "soon" if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. | IEA executive director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called "the largest energy crisis we have ever faced", stemming from the pinch-off of oil, gas and other vital supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-16). Trump announces complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday April 12, 2026 announced complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz, hours after Pakistan mediated talks between Iran and the United States collapsed.
(2026-04-16). Crisis in Hormuz: US and China Face Off Over Global Oil Lifeline. thinktank.pk The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has evolved into more than a regional conflict—it is now a defining moment in global geopolitics. As tensions escalate following the United States' military actions and naval blockade, a key question has emerged: Are the United States and China moving toward direct confrontation in one of the world's …
(2026-04-16). Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz force us to reconsider the material benefits of fossil fuels. onlineopinion.com.au Energy 'reality' tells us that we need refineries to convert crude oil into usable transportation fuels and products.
(2026-04-16). Caitlin Johnstone: I hope the US loses and the empire collapses. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone I don't mind admitting that I hope the US and Israel suffer a crushing, devastating defeat in Iran. I hope this war collapses the entire US empire. My only loyalty is to humanity, and being on Team Human in today's world means being against the US empire and against Israel. I…
(2026-04-16). Hundreds of Tel Aviv houses on brink of collapse: buildings are crumbling. haaretz.com The collapse of a residential building in Tel Aviv during the second Iran war was not caused by a missile or an earthquake, but by a country of crumbling houses and no effective system for routine inspections or enforcement…
(2026-04-16). How did Israel's air defences perform against Iran's missiles. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-16). This video of 'Iran capturing US pilot' was filmed in Pakistan. scmp.com With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this series, SCMP Fact-Check, the South China Morning Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. | A video circulating online amid the US-Israel war on Iran falsely claims to show a downed American pilot captured alive by Iranians. | "Iranians Captured F35 Pilot alive," read the caption of a Facebook reel.
(2026-04-16). Has the US-Israeli dual assault against Iran ceased? thealtworld.com Who conceded and surrendered: Iran or the United States? How will Netanyahu, the architect of this conflict, react? | We find it difficult to take U.S. President Donald Trump's statements seriously and trust their content, not because they are numerous and spread across multiple television and radio stations, as well as social media platforms, but because they are contradictory and lacking credibility. Trump appears to have forgotten that he is the president of a big country and is now acting like a journalist or media analyst, making statements without understanding his true identity. | Three days ago, President…
(2026-04-16). Will China arm Iran during its ceasefire with US and Israel? scmp.com China has assured the United States that it will not supply weapons to Iran during the current ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, as Washington stepped up pressure on Tehran to agree to a broader peace deal brokered by Pakistan. | Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said Beijing had conveyed the assurance directly, amid heightened concerns in Washington about external support for Iran during the fragile pause in fighting.
(2026-04-16). Cheap Interceptor Drones Proven In Ukraine Protected U.S. Troops Against Iranian Shaheds. twz.com 
Key Takeaways: | Merops drones effectively counter Iranian Shahed attacks. The Merops interceptor drones, initially used in Ukraine, have been deployed to protect U.S. troops from Iranian Shahed-136 munitions. | Cost-effective solution against expensive threats. Each Merops drone costs about $15,000, significantly less than the $30,000 to $50,000 Shaheds they intercept, offering a favorable cost ratio. | Potential for further cost reduction with larger orders. Prices could drop to $3,000 to $5,000 per unit with increased production, making them even more economical. | Streamlined acquisition process en…
(2026-04-16). 'Victor' Iran drops $270 billion bombshell: Trump Arab allies fear massive war reparations demand. hindustantimes.com 270 billion in damage, while officials discuss war reparations during talks in Islamabad. With civilian losses mounting and Trump's blockade facing resistance, tensions are rising fast. Are U.S. Arab allies about to pay the price for the conflict's aftermath? Watch the latest developments.
(2026-04-16). Pakistan sets the stage for next round of talks. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Thursday held a series of high-level meetings in Tehran with Iran's top political and military leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, as part of Islamabad's efforts to lay the groundwork for the next round of Iran-US talks expected in Islamabad. | During the visit, Field Marshal Munir called on President Pezeshkian and discussed the evolving regional situation, with a particular focus on de-escalation efforts and the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement. | Both sides exchanged views on prospects for peace and…
(2026-04-16). US-Iran: The Elusive Peace Deal. ummid.com As expected, the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after high-stakes talks in the Pakistani capital, with American Vice President JD Vance saying Tehran refused to accept Washington's terms after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, and Iran citing lack of American commitment to the talks.
(2026-04-16). Italian foreign minister in China to talk trade, Iran. newarab.com 
Italian Foreign Minister Tajani, a senior member of Italian Prime Minister "We're worki…
(2026-04-16). Pete Hegseth says US forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree a deal. tribune.com.pk 
US forces in the Middle East are postured to restart combat operations immediately if Iran doesn't agree to a peace deal, top American military officials said on Thursday. | As part of a campaign to pressure Tehran to sign an agreement, US military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave Iran. | "You Iran, can choose a prosperous future, a golden ‚Å bridge, and we hope that you do for the people of Iran," War Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Pentagon briefing. | "But if Iran chooses …
(2026-04-16). US, Hamas hold direct talks in Cairo to advance Gaza ceasefire: report. tribune.com.pk 
The United States and Hamas have held their first direct talks since the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to advance the fragile agreement, according to a report on Wednesday. | A delegation led by senior US adviser Aryeh Lightstone met Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo late on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing Hamas sources. | Lightstone was joined by Nickolay Mladenov, the US-backed Board of Peace's High Representative for Gaza, it added. | A State Department spokesperson declined to comment, saying: "We don't comment on ongoing negotiations." | Hamas did not comment. | Read More: Ove…
(2026-04-16). Gaza's health system and patients pushed to the brink by Israel. newarab.com 
What was once a fragile system operating under years of illegal Israeli bl…
(2026-04-16). Gaza: Israeli sniper kills Palestinian schoolgirl in front of classmates. ummid.com Israeli occupation forces shot and killed a Palestinian schoolgirl Thursday April 09, 2026 in front of her classmates while she was studying in a tent classroom in northern Gaza.
(2026-04-16). Thursday 4/16: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-16). Senate again fails to block weapons to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Another effort to limit U.S. arms shipments to Israel failed in the Senate on Wednesday as the body voted down a pair of measures that would block certain military sales to the country. The two joint resolutions of disapproval — one targeting a $150 million sale of 1,000-pound bombs and the other a $300 million sale of bulldozers — failed by votes of 36-63 and 40-59, respectively. The votes marked the fourth effort to restrict arms sales to Israel since the start of the war on Gaza in October 2023.The vote count marked a meaningful improvement — some are even calling it 'historic — ove…
(2026-04-16). Epstein scandal: UK foreign ministry chief out over Mandelson vetting failure. scmp.com Britain's top foreign ministry official will leave his post after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper lost confidence in him, a source said on Thursday, following a row over the security vetting of Peter Mandelson. | The disclosure of the vetting failure has intensified pressure on Starmer over his appointment of Mandelson, Britain's former US ‚Äåambassador, who is under police investigation for allegedly leaking government documents to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
(2026-04-16). 'The people have had enough and are taking to the streets': Interview with Venezuelan union leader Eduardo Sánchez. links.org.au 
Eduardo Sánchez discusses the recent economic measures announced by Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and the rising protest movement for decent wages and pensions.
(2026-04-16). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Government employees in Netherlands hold one-day national strike over pay; strikes across London involving academic staff at London Metropolitan University, passenger support staff at a London Stansted airport, bus drivers at Stagecoach and teachers at Great Ormond Street Hospital; strike by judiciary workers in Abia State, Nigeria continues into fourth week…
(2026-04-16). Qatar LNG flows may normalise in three years. tribune.com.pk A parliamentary body was informed on Thursday that the country's fuel supply could face further disruptions if regional tensions escalate, given the country's heavy reliance on imports from the Gulf. | The warning came during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum, chaired by Manzoor Kakar, where officials briefed lawmakers on the status of imported oil and gas. | Officials from the Petroleum Division told the committee that the bulk of Pakistan's petroleum products were sourced from Gulf countries, as they highlighted the structural dependence on the region. | They added that approximately 45…
(2026-04-16). 'A bellwether for new forms of repression': 2 Indigenous rights advocates remain behind bars in Russia. grist.org Daria Egereva was supposed to be in New York next week. The Indigenous Selkup climate advocate was expected to return to the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, where two years ago she spoke about how Indigenous peoples are confronting environmental degradation and climate change. Instead, this year she is in a Russian jail, facing up to 20 years in prison on terrorism charges. | Egereva was arrested on December 17 along with Natalya Leongardt, another Russian advocate for Indigenous peoples, whose name was not released publicly until last week. Both face accusations of participating in a terrorist grou…
(2026-04-16). Citing post-Oct. 7 Netanyahu makes 2026 most influential list. haaretz.com Time Magazine wrote that the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, left Netanyahu responsible for 'the worst security failure in his country's history,' but the 'political comeback he then engineered may have exceeded Trump's own'…
(2026-04-16). Is Syria's Sharaa poised to outdo Turkey in formalizing gains for Kurds? al-monitor.com Damascus is making limited but tangible progress in its engagement with Syrian Kurds, even as Ankara seeks to shape the terms of any settlement.
(2026-04-16). LIV Golf chief: Tour will continue despite Saudi funding doubts. newarab.com 
The memo, a copy of which was sent to The Associated Press, followed a long day of reports suggesting Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund was on the verge of cutting its financial backing of the upstart league. | The newsletter Money in Sport reported in February that LIV Golf had already spent $5.3 b…
(2026-04-16). PAA extends fuel carriage NOTAM until April 30. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has extended until April 30 a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) allowing airlines operating to and from Pakistan to carry higher quantities of fuel from abroad, in response to ongoing operational concerns linked to the regional situation in the Middle East and fuel supply constraints. | The decision comes amid continued disruptions and logistical challenges in the availability of jet fuel one, prompting aviation authorities to maintain special operational measures for international carriers. | The extension builds on earlier directives issued by the authority, which were introduced…
(2026-04-16). The War Powers Resolution Is Not What You've Been Told. davidswanson.org According to The Hill, in an article typical of U.S. media, Trump's war on Iran is totally legal for 60 days if Congress does nothing, after which it becomes illegal, unless Congress has explicitly OK'd it. This is supposedly because of the War Powers Resolution of 1973. And The Hill is not alone in pushing …
(2026-04-16). Israeli shekel hits 30-year high against dollar. newarab.com 
Israel's currency, the According to Bank of Israel data, the shekel traded at 3.014 to the dollar at the close of Wednesday's session. | The last time the Israeli currency broke below the three-to-one threshold was in 1995, central bank records show. | Several factors have contributed to the shekel's appreciation. | "The dollar is weak in general," Asher Blass, a former chief econo…
(2026-04-16). AP Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is set to declare soon on its official website bie.ap.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for AP Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-16). 'First of its kind' flying taxi station completed in Dubai. scmp.com Dubai has completed its first flying taxi station, with commercial operations expected to begin by the end of the year, authorities in the Gulf emirate announced on Thursday. | Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, crown prince of Dubai and United Arab Emirates deputy prime minister, visited Dubai's "first purpose-built electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Air Taxi Station", the emirate's media office said in a statement.
(2026-04-16). Trade tensions make rest of world less keen to invest in US and China, survey finds. scmp.com Trade tensions between the US and China have made companies around the world less keen to invest in either country, with the United States almost twice as unpopular, according to a new report from Allianz Trade. | The report, based on an annual survey by the Paris-based international insurance company, said US-China decoupling had not materialised, but investment intention towards China had dropped "significantly" to 24 per cent of survey respondents, down from 53 per cent a year ago.
(2026-04-16). Abdullatif Alfozan, Prof Mohamed win King Faisal Award 2026 for Service to Islam. ummid.com Sheikh Abdullatif Ahmed Alfozan and Professor Mohamed Mohamed Aboumousa have jointly won the 2026 King Faisal Award for Service to Islam announced at a ceremony held in the Saudi Capital Riyadh Wednesday.
(2026-04-16). Censorship of artist Basma al-Sharif continues: Germany's foreign ministry reprimands Goethe-Institut for showcasing her work. wsws.org State censorship efforts are once again being directed against an artist with Palestinian roots. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's (Christian Democratic Union, CDU) department has reprimanded the Goethe-Institut for allowing a work by Basma al-Sharif to be shown in an exhibition in Lithuania.
(2026-04-16). Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins. aljazeera.com Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire's terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.
(2026-04-16). US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike. aljazeera.com The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are 'unlawful'.
(2026-04-16). **The San Francisco Paradox** just one thing a set of contradictions that keep. indybay.org **The San Francisco Paradox** isn't just one thing — it's a set of contradictions that keep coming up in articles, research, and even stand-up sets. Here's how people usually describe it:…
(2026-04-16). DWP scheme sending people with ME to coaching organisations for neurodivergence. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) Access to Work (AtW) scheme has been referring people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) to organisations classifying the condition as a form of "acquired neurodivergence". Of course, ME is already a much-misunderstood syndrome, and it can be extremely difficult for people to get treatment. And, this shocking revelation […] | By
(2026-04-16). Trump's spat with Pope could have electoral consequences. infobrics.org Trump says Meloni lacks "courage" and was "wrong" about her.
(2026-04-16). Europe Has "Maybe 6 Weeks" of Jet Fuel Left, Top Energy Official Says. truthout.org The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that Europe has roughly six weeks' worth of jet fuel remaining before airlines will be forced to begin conducting cancellations, adding more damage to the global economy if the Iran war continues. "In Europe, we have maybe six weeks or so (of) jet fuel left," said Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, in an interview with… |
(2026-04-16). "Into the Wood Chipper" : Whistleblower's Inside Story of DOGE Shredding USAID, 14 Million May Die. democracynow.org 
A new book tells the inside story of the second Trump administration's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID. Its author, Nicholas Enrich, worked at USAID for over a decade before he was pushed out of the agency in early 2025, when the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency summarily cut its staff and funding. An estimated 14 million people are projected to die "unnecessarily" over the next five years due to these cuts, and nearly a million, mostly children, already have, says Enrich. His new memoir, Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account…
(2026-04-16). Rep. Chris Rabb leads Pennsylvania primary fundraising, but Stanford holds cash edge. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, D-Philadelphia, surged to the front of the Democratic primary fundraising race in the latest quarter, nearly doubling his closest rivals, despite a recent campaign finance scandal that drained his coffers. | Rabb, who identifies as the progressive candidate in the race, brought in nearly $385,000 between Jan. 1 and March 31. | That number was around twice as much as both of his primary competitors — state Sen. Sharif Street, who…
(2026-04-16). Army Eyes Drone Tankers To Refuel Its New MV-75 Cheyenne II Tiltrotors. twz.com 
The Army and Bell have pointed to the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 Stingray drone tanker as an example of what could be on the horizon.
(2026-04-16). PM Shehbaz lauds Saudi economic backing, highlights strong defence partnership. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia's continued support in strengthening the country's economic stability during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, while reaffirming the close defence and security partnership between the two nations, according to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on X. | The statement comes a day after Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pledged $3 billion in deposits, with disbursement expected in the coming week. The existing $5 billion S…
(2026-04-16). LeT co-founder Amir Hamza critically injured in firing incident in Lahore. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Amir Hamza, a founding member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was critically wounded after unidentified gunmen opened fire in Lahore on Thursday, officials said. The incident reportedly took place near a media office in the city, where assailants targeted Hamza's vehicle. He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors have described his condition as extremely critical.However, Lahore Police provided a slightly different account of the incident. According to a police statement, unknown attackers fired at a vehicle belonging to the chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurmat-e-Rasool Pak…
(2026-04-16). How about a little self-acceptance? whyy.org Instead of comparing ourselves to other people, dwelling on our mistakes, and feeling bad about ourselves — what if we tried a little self-acceptance? | Endless worry about not measuring up is a very human habit, but it's also a trap that leave us feeling isolated and cut off from enjoying life's possibilities. | This week on The Connection: how to feel good about yourself. Our guest is Harvard psychologist Ronald Siegel, author of The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary. | We'll talk about why so many of us believe we're never good enough, why being "special" is overrated, and how mindfulness can help us…
(2026-04-16). J Street's 'cut off military aid' PR gambit changes nothing. therealnews.com 
(2026-04-16). US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-16). YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips. newarab.com 
YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group producing viral Lego-themed AI videos that ridicule Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes itself as independent but is widely suspected of ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the
(2026-04-16). Huge crowds greet Pope Leo in Cameroon 20 years after outreach trip. aljazeera.com Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as 'Father Bob'.
(2026-04-16). Appeal for AU Action in Zambia Lead Poisoning Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | (Johannesburg) — Zambia should provide accountability for its failure to clean up a contaminated mine site that is responsible for the ongoing lead poisoning of children, Human Rights Watch said today in supporting a request for African Union action to require the government and others involved to clean up the site.The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA), together with Zambian nongovernmental organizations, and affected families filed a complaint to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). The complaint seeks accoun…
(2026-04-16). PTI leaders skip Adiala Jail visit. tribune.com.pk 
Internal differences within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) appeared to intensify on Thursday after no party leader turned up to meet incarcerated party founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, despite prior arrangements for the meeting. | A list of six senior leaders had been submitted to jail authorities earlier in the day, seeking permission for the meeting. | The names included Barrister Gohar Khan, Salman Akram Raja and Sardar Latif Khosa, along with Babar Awan, Hamid Khan and Intezar Panjutha. | However, none of the leaders arrived at the jail before the meeting window closed at 4pm. | The Islamabad High Co…
(2026-04-16). BBC to slash 2,000 jobs in biggest redundancy drive in 15 years. scmp.com The BBC said on Wednesday that the British broadcasting corporation is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs amid a challenging media landscape. | The BBC's interim director general Rhodri Talfan Davies said in a statement to staff that "while we still have to work through the detail, we anticipate the overall number of jobs will fall by 1,800-2,000". | The BBC reported the cuts on Wednesday afternoon, saying they amount to "almost one in 10" jobs, since it has about 21,500 employees.
(2026-04-16). Big oil cashes in as Trump's Iran war drives $30 million per hour windfall profits. nationofchange.org Analysis shows fossil fuel giants capturing massive gains as oil prices surge during conflict, intensifying scrutiny over war-driven economic impacts.
(2026-04-16). Gas pipeline blast kills 8 in Haripur. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-16). "Depths of Hell" : Sudan Enters Fourth Year of Devastating Civil War Amid Growing Energy Crisis. democracynow.org 
Sudan marked three years since a bloody civil war began between its national army and the powerful Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group. The RSF revolted against the Sudanese Armed Forces after a 2021 military coup left it with diminished political power. The coup itself upended the civilian-led democratic revolution that ousted Sudan's longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Both the RSF and SAF have been accused of major war crimes since the conflict began, reportedly carrying out ethnic cleansing, systemic sexual violence and starvation tactics on the country's civilian population. | "Th…
(2026-04-16). Breakthrough! Houston Chronicle Publishes Non-alarmist Climate Op-ed. wattsupwiththat.com My Houston Chronicle op-ed came out in the Print edition last Sunday. This breaks a decade-plus-long drought when the Progressive Left Chronicle ignored my submissions.
(2026-04-16). Anti-Zionist Jews in Germany call out the hypocrisy of the Buchenwald Memorial. thecanary.co 
A coalition of anti-Zionist Jewish organisations in Germany have faced repression and backlash after a protest at the Buchenwald Memorial. In 2025, attendees of a service commemorating 80 years since the liberation of the concentration camp were denied entry for wearing keffiyehs. They petitioned the German courts to overturn the decision, but were unsuccessful. The […] | By
(2026-04-16). settler Hundreds of Jews and Arabs rally in Tel Aviv against West Bank attacks. haaretz.com Speakers included Palestinian and Israeli victims of recent settler attacks, as organizers called on the Israeli government to move from condemnation to concrete action, and call on Israeli to join 'protective presence' initiatives in the West Bank…
(2026-04-16). EXTRA: US "Rescue" Mission in Iran May Have Been Failed Ground Raid, 2023 Training Mission Suggests. thealtworld.com A recent supposed "search and rescue" mission in Iran involving a downed F-15 and A-10 warplane required at least 2 C-130 transport airplanes deployed to an abandoned airfield where MH-6 helicopters were deployed; | The C-130s were reported "stuck" and subsequently destroyed along with the 4 MH-6 helicopters they brought in; | In 2023 the exact same mission was being practiced in the middle of Wyoming along a highway using similar equipment including C-130s, MH-6s, and A-10 warplanes; | This raises the possibility the mission in Iran — just like the training mission in Wyoming — was in fact part o…
(2026-04-16). Russian missiles and drones kill at least 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year. scmp.com Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing 17 people, including a 12-year-old child, and wounding scores, in drone and missile strikes, officials said on Thursday. | In Russia, a major Ukrainian drone attack on the Black Sea port of Tuapse killed two people, including a 14-year-old girl, injured seven, and sparked a large fire, Russian ‚Äåofficials and media reported. The port is home to a major oil refinery as well as an…
(2026-04-16). AJK police arrest 'RAW agent' in Rawalakot. tribune.com.pk 
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a man allegedly working as an agent for India's intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). | Addressing a news conference in Muzaffarabad, AJK IGP Liaqat Ali Malik said the suspect, identified as Irfan, was taken into custody in Rawalakot. | "He had been recording videos and taking photographs of sensitive installations, which were intended to be shared with hostile elements," the IGP said. | The police chief revealed that unscrupulous elements were attempting to transmit sensitive information across borders, adding that th…
(2026-04-16). Moneybags Farage Sunak top 'outside income' scrounger chart in MP declarations. thecanary.co 
In a surprise to exactly no one, Nigel Farage is topping a chart of scrounger MPs. Searching the Accountability Tracker on UKGovScan reveals some interesting things. Among them, the MPs with the highest 'outside incomes' are ex-PM Rishi Sunak and wannabe-next-PM Nigel Farage: Farage is not a man of the people First things first, it's […] | By
(2026-04-16). Australia: Labor intensifies assault on disability funding ahead of May budget. wsws.org The cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme target those with so-called "mild" or "moderate" needs, who will be stripped of supports or face drastic reductions.
(2026-04-16). Thousands of Cubans commemorate the 65th anniversary of the proclamation of the socialist character of the Revolution. radiohc.cu Thousands of Cubans gathered this Thursday morning in Havana to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the proclamation of the socialist character of the Revolution, reaffirm its anti-imperialist stance amidst repeated threats of aggression from the U.S., and express their determination to defend the revolutionary project with their lives if necessary. | The commemorative event was led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. In addition to various sectors of the population, the participants included young people, students, workers, and a large contingent of veterans from the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the…
(2026-04-16). Trillions in credit flow to back quality growth. ecns.cn The country's six largest State-owned commercial lenders collectively extended more than 9.4 trillion yuan ($1.38 trillion) in new loans last year, sustaining robust growth in areas such as strategic emerging industries and green finance.
(2026-04-16). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-16). 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?
(2026-04-16). Watch: Ronaldo's Free Kick Goal Viral Ahead of Al-Nassr Vs Al Akhdoud Clash. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: The video of Portuguese legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's 'insane' free kick goal has gone viral ahead of Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud Saudi Pro League (SPL) match Saturday April 11, 2026.
(2026-04-16). Tunisian lawmaker's remarks on rape and migrants spark outrage. newarab.com 
Remarks by a On Monday, lawmaker Tarak Mahdi said during a parliament session that recent reports of the rape of a migrant woman from sub-Saharan Africa were false. | "That an African woman is r…
(2026-04-16). Metropolitans NY Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team. mediasanctuary.org Andy Gittlitz is an organizer and author of Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team . It looks at the way class and politics and baseball intersect with the story of baseball and of the Mets baseball franchise. The book blends cultural criticism with social and labor history to argue that New York City baseball has long served as a battleground for class struggle, popular power, and control over people's leisure time. He was at book signings in Troy and Albany earlier this week. He talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-04-16). Chinese, Vietnamese top leaders hold talks on advancing wide-ranging cooperation. ecns.cn China will advance high-quality comprehensive strategic cooperation with Vietnam, and accelerate the building of a higher-level China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-16). DDD Act Clyanna LightbournFin. mediasanctuary.org DDD Act Clyanna LightbournFin by Hudson Mohawk Magazine…
(2026-04-16). The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free (Part 6). mediasanctuary.org On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy4Black Lives "Faith and Freedom" Black History Month Program, entitled "The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free." The event took place at Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, NY. In this labor segment, Willie recorded the panel discussion on the program theme, "The Role of the Black Church in the Black Freedom Struggle. "This is Part 6 of that discussion.
(2026-04-16). US Senate backs Trump's Iran war, shuts down Democratic push to stop conflict. geo.tv 
Members of US House of Representatives gather for fourth round of voting for new House Speaker on second day of 118th Congress at US Capitol in Washington, US, January 4, 2023. — ReutersSenate Republicans have blocked war powers measures four times.Almost all Republicans remain firmly…
(2026-04-16). Palestinian Authority hands over activist Hisham Harb to France. newarab.com 
The The handover took place on Thursday morning, with al-Adra first transferred to Jordan before being flown to France, following months of French requests for his extradition. | Family members said they had received a phone call between 10: 30 and 11: 00 a.m. from the Ramallah and al-Bireh police chief, informing them that al-…
(2026-04-16). Private Credit in 2026: Between Silent Expansion and Hidden Fragility. fairobserver.com 
Private credit has grown like an underground river — initially narrow and unnoticed, then gradually widening until it reshapes the entire landscape above it. What began as a niche response to the retreat of traditional banks after the global financial crisis has evolved into one of the most significant forces in modern finance. By 2026,…
(2026-04-16). Nawaz-led body to screen G-B, AJK hopefuls. tribune.com.pk 
The PML-N has constituted parliamentary boards for the upcoming elections in G-B and AJK, assigning them role in selecting candidates. | The boards will operate under the leadership of party president Nawaz Sharif. The parliamentary boards will be authorised to finalise candidates contesting the elections and issue party tickets accordingly. | Senior party leaders, including Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar, Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shehbaz, have been included in the boards. Moreover, separate 23-member parliamentary boards have been formed for G-B and AJK.
(2026-04-16). Escaping the Drone Siege in the Humanitarian Catastrophe of Oleshki. bylinetimes.com 
Oleshki, on the left bank of the Dnipro, has been under Russian occupation since 2022. Survivors describe it not as a front line, but as a drone siege zone. | Obtaining and verifying information from the drone-besieged area is challenging. The official authorities in the Ukrainian-controlled parts of the Kherson region maintain the connection, but telephone lines and the internet are down most of the time. | Many of the residents lost their phones during the Nova Kakhovka dam flood in summer 2023. Some manage to pick up the Ukrainian telephone connection or internet by risking a climb to the upper floors, wher…
(2026-04-16). "The Pitt" : How Corny Can Crisis Get? publicbooks.org The show is chained to the social discourse beyond it, to online conversations and headlines and talking-head commentary and all the voluminous language through which we engage with social crises.
(2026-04-16). Thailand Must Rethink Its Carbon Offset Strategy to Achieve Real Climate Progress. unitedworldint.com So long as offsets substitute for real emission reductions and not add to them, Thailand risks falling short of not only its climate targets, but also its reputation as a climate leader. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As climate change becomes more intensifying in Southeast Asia, Thailand is being asked more and more to sharpen its …
(2026-04-16). The limits of Israel's quest for regional dominance. newarab.com 
(2026-04-16). A 'super typhoon' just devastated the Mariana Islands — months before peak storm season. grist.org 
The strongest storm of 2026 slammed into the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands this week, where it flooded homes, ripped roofs off of houses, and lingered for more than two days, forcing families to shelter without electricity, cell service, or running water as they waited for the worst to pass. |
(2026-04-16). Rohingya refugees among 250 feared dead in boat capsize. wsws.org A trawler carrying hundreds of Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi migrants has sunk in the Andaman Sea, with about 250 people missing, presumed dead in the absence of any serious search-and-rescue effort.
(2026-04-16). FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war. newarab.com 
Speaking at CNBC's Invest in America Forum, Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the "The Iranian team is coming for sure, yes," Infantino said. "We hope that by the…
(2026-04-16). Edward Snowden, John Kiriakou and Daniel Hale Are Top List of Whistleblowers Who Deserve Presidential Pardons in 2026. covertactionmagazine.com Bradley Birkenfeld, who exposed one of the largest tax scams in U.S. history, should also be pardoned On February 20, 2025, Donald Trump created the new position of the "Pardon Czar" to recommend "executive clemency" candidates, naming Alice Marie Johnson to that role. Johnson had been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for non-violent drug …
(2026-04-16). Díaz-Canel reaffirms defense of socialism against imperial threats. radiohc.cu The will of resistance and victory of the Cuban people in the face of the aggressive escalation by the United States was highlighted by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the National Defense Council, at the ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the proclamation of the socialist character of the Cuban Revolution.
(2026-04-16). Wolf Pack Modular Mini Cruise Missiles Pitched For Apache, Black Hawk. twz.com 
L3Harris is pushing its modular
(2026-04-16). Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached. al-monitor.com By Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with Iran to conclude the war is reached and signed in Islamabad, he might go, and that Iran has agreed to almost everything.Trump struck an optimistic tone about Iran as he spoke with reporters on the White House lawn on his way to a trip to Nevada and Arizona. He said he could extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire next week, but may not need to do so."If a deal is signed in Islamabad I may go," Trump said. "They want me."
(2026-04-16). ALA, AFSCME Defend IMLS and Reach Settlement With Federal Government. portside.org ALA, AFSCME Defend IMLS and Reach Settlement With Federal Government |
(2026-04-16). US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke. aljazeera.com Ten Republicans join Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians in the United States.
(2026-04-16). Saturday 4/25: The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State: A Book Talk with Emmaia Gelman. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-16). Production Of AH-64 Apache's New Counter-Drone Cannon Shell Ammunition Ramping-Up. twz.com 
Key Takeaways: | Army boosts Apache's counter-drone capabilities. The Army is accelerating procurement of XM1225 APEX rounds for AH-64 Apaches to enhance their role as counter-drone platforms. | Northrop Grumman ramps up production. The company produced 1,000 rounds this month and plans to increase production fivefold to meet Army demands. | APEX rounds offer versatile engagement options. These proximity-detonating rounds can target drones, personnel, vehicles, and small boats, providing unique area effects. | Successful live-fire tests at Yuma Proving Ground. In December 2025, Apaches demonstrated eff…
(2026-04-16). Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of indigenously developed anti-ship missile. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, the military's media wing said in a statement. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), "In a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately engaging its target at high speed and extended range." | The statement said that Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnes…
(2026-04-16). The socialist answer to the housing crisis in Britain. wsws.org Land and property have become asset vehicles for funnelling billions of pounds from the working class—those who produce society's wealth—to the billionaires.
(2026-04-16). Brazil's fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention. aljazeera.com Alexandre Ramagem, who fled Brazil following his conviction for plotting a coup, was held by ICE in Florida on Monday.
(2026-04-16). 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.
(2026-04-16). Friday 4/17: "Steal This Story, Please!" Film: Reporter Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103 | IN PERSON: | Friday, April 17th: Oscar Æ-Nominated filmmaker Tia Lessin…
(2026-04-16). Al-Nassr strengthens SPL Standings with hard-fought win over Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC Wednesday April 15, 2026 defeated Al-Ettifaq 1-0 to further strengthen its Saudi Pro League Standings.
(2026-04-16). Road projects announced for G-B. tribune.com.pk 
As the election approaches, the federal government on Thursday announced a series of road infrastructure projects in Gilgit-Baltistan in an effort to vow boost tourism and better connectivity in addition to wooing voters. | Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan, chairing a meeting at the NHA headquarters, reviewed ongoing and proposed highway schemes. | It was decided to construct several new roads. | The projects include the construction of a 54-kilometer road from Astore to Chilam Chowki and a 31-kilometer road from Deosai to Skardu.
(2026-04-16). US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector. newarab.com 
The The new punishment targets oil transport infrastructure by slapping "T…
(2026-04-16). UN Sudan chief says country 'abandoned' after three years of war. newarab.com 
The top United Nations official in Sudan told AFP on Thursday that the country, facing the world's largest humanitarian crisis, has been "abandoned" as the war between the army and the paramilitary "People shouldn't call this a forgotten crisis – that's almost offensive. It's abandoned," Denise Brown, the UN's resident and humanitarian coordinator, told AFP from her office in Khartoum, one of the only functional buildings in the capital's post-apocalyptic city c…
(2026-04-16). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-16). How Israel benefits from funds earmarked for war industry. electronicintifada.net Firm owned by Elbit Systems boasts of going to the moon.
(2026-04-16). Xi urges closer, stronger China-Russia strategic coordination to defend interests, uphold Global South unity. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged closer and stronger strategic coordination between China and Russia to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries.
(2026-04-16). Peoria Rally for Palestine gets divestment ban challenge on November ballot. peoplesworld.org 
PEORIA, Ill.—At a special township meeting on Tuesday, April 14, the solidarity group Peoria Rally for Palestine and its allies brought out the community to push for an advisory referendum on the November ballot. The question seeks to ask voters to weigh in on a pending state bill, H.B. 2723, the Illinois Human Rights Advocacy …
(2026-04-16). Hannah Spencer is campaigning to protect disabled kids in school fires. thecanary.co 
Hannah Spencer is campaigning to protect disabled children in school fires. Spencer shared on her Instagram that she is working with a young constituent to make schools safer for disabled children. The new Green MP for Denton and Gorton shared the story of Lucas Vezza-O'Brien, a wheelchair user with cerebral palsy. Last year during a […] | By
(2026-04-16). Women lifers in Pennsylvania's prisons are getting old, and dying. whyy.org 
Maria Rodriguez has a laundry list of health issues: Degenerative spots in her spine, a hernia, two ulcers, and diabetes, which has caused blindness in her left eye. She spends a lot of time in the infirmary at State Correctional Institution Muncy, walking on her bad knee to receive insulin twice a day. | "I'm dying here," Rodriguez, 68, said. "It's like I'm slowly deteriorating in here." | Maria Rodriguez, 68, has spent nearly five decades incarcerated at State Correctional Institution Muncy. | COURTESY OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | The stories of six of those women are told in the upcoming podcast…
(2026-04-16). Eco-Luxury: The New Normal in Premium Housing. ummid.com Luxury townships following the eco-luxury blueprint generally do not advertise the details mentioned here, as they are expected to have them as a matter of course.
(2026-04-16). Health of jailed Iran Nobel winner 'critical': supporters. newarab.com 
The health of jailed Her Iran-based family and legal team were on Saturday allowed a second in person visit with
(2026-04-16). Who REALLY Achieved a Ceasefire in Lebanon? US Triumph or Resistance Masterstroke? Ep, 205. thealtworld.com Who REALLY Achieved a Ceasefire in Lebanon? US Triumph or Resistance Masterstroke? | Ep, 205…
(2026-04-16). Sunday 4/26: A socialist feminist speaks out for renewable energy. indybay.org 747 Polk Street @ Ellis, San Francisco | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni #5, 19, 27, | 31, 38 and 49…
(2026-04-16). After shutting down JBS strike in Greeley, Colorado, UFCW pushes through contract 30 cents better than management's initial offer. wsws.org The agreement addresses none of the workers' demands which led to a powerful three-week strike, the largest in the US meatpacking industry in more than 60 years.
(2026-04-16). Teachers protest as Turkey buries school shooting victims. newarab.com 
Thousands of teachers protested in Turkey on Thursday after two s As family members and mourners flocked around coffins draped in the Turkish flag in the southern province of Kahramanmaras, people also placed roses on the steps of the school that was attacked. | Many locals were in shock at what had unfolded a day earlier when a 14-y…
(2026-04-16). OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026 Starts, Check Steps. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started receiving Online Application forms for Class 11 (Intermediate) Amission 2026 through Online Facilitation System For Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info).
(2026-04-16). Why India is rankled by Pakistan playing mediator in US-Iran war. scmp.com The quiet conclusion of US and Iranian backchannel engagements in Islamabad left more than diplomatic ambiguity. It crystallised a striking image: a financially strained, politically volatile Pakistan briefly positioning itself as a facilitator in one of the world's most combustible rivalries. Substantive or symbolic, the episode underscores a deeper churn in West Asian geopolitics — one in which agility trumps credibility. | Pakistan's role was not incidental. Islamabad offered itself as a…
(2026-04-16). Royal Fleet Auxiliary RMT members are on strike again. thecanary.co 
Maritime union RMT is taking further strike action at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary on Thursday 16 April. This is after the employer failed to table a new offer. It's the latest step in an ongoing dispute. The sticking point remains how seafarers' shift patterns stack up against minimum wage legislation. Despite repeated attempts by the […] | By
(2026-04-16). Lebanese say AFP photos show their village has been destroyed. al-monitor.com Looking at an AFP photo taken in the Lebanese border village of Mais al-Jabal, Khalil Hamdan recognised the ruins of his own house, overrun by Israeli forces carrying out systematic destruction."The work and toil of a lifetime, to see it collapse before your eyes, it hurts a lot," Hamdan, 59, said after looking at the picture of Israeli bulldozers next to his destroyed home.
(2026-04-16). 'The World Is Only Going to Get Darker if People Get Away With This': CounterSpin interview with Chip Gibbons on holding Trump accountable. fair.org 
(2026-04-16). Chinese know-how helps boost rice production in Uganda. ecns.cn In the quiet wetlands of Butaleja district in eastern Uganda where emerald-green rice paddies stretch across the horizon, Robert Sagula proudly walks among the swaying stalks. Farming has been his life since childhood, following in the footsteps of his father, who grew traditional rice varieties, first introduced to the area by the Chinese government in 1975.
(2026-04-16). The political lessons of Mamdani's first 100 days. wsws.org The mayor of New York's alliance with Trump under conditions of expanding war and attacks on democratic rights is a damning exposure of Mamdani's political bankruptcy…
(2026-04-16). US State Department restricts visas for those who 'support adversaries'. aljazeera.com Trump administration says it has taken action against 26 people 'across our hemisphere' who allegedly undermined US.
(2026-04-16). Smotrich taps loyalist, ex-settlement treasurer for top Finance Ministry post. haaretz.com Smotrich picked Israel Malachi, who previously served as treasurer of the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council in the central West Bank, in a role overseeing state fund transfers to settlements…
(2026-04-16). Jared Golden Joins Republicans to Sink Iran War Powers Resolution. commondreams.org On Thursday, the House failed to adopt a war powers resolution to end the war in Iran. Notably, Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) sided with a majority of Republicans to oppose the measure. Demand Progress is leading a campaign in support of the war powers resolutions.The following is a statement from Demand Progress Senior Policy Advisor Cavan Kharrazian:…
(2026-04-16). Lawmakers, enviros push back against Hochul's climate cuts (part 2). mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, April 14, state lawmakers and environmental groups held a news conference to push back against Governor Hochul's push to slash the state's climate law. In part 2 of our coverage, we hear from Maggie Reilly of Third Act; Assemblymember Anna Kelles; Senator Harckham; Blair Horner of NYPIRG; and Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-04-16). Iran War Powers Vote Fails House By One Vote, With One Democrat Opposed. truthout.org A resolution to rein in the U.S.'s war on Iran failed the House by one vote on Thursday, with only one Democrat voting against the legislation. House Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member Gregory Meeks's (D-New York) war powers resolution failed 214 to 213, in a largely party line vote. Conservative Democrat Rep. Jared Golden (Maine) was the only Democrat to join most Republicans in… |
(2026-04-16). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: Student Registration Starts, Last Date April 30. ummid.com The Maharashtra Education Department has started from today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 online registration of FYJC 2026 or Class 11 students through official portal mahafyjcadmissions.in.
(2026-04-16). Ibrahim Traore Must Remember — Africa's Problem are Weak Institutions, Not Democracy. ummid.com Burkina Faso or Africa's challenge, therefore, is not to reject democracy in favour of ill-defined alternatives, but to undertake the harder task of making it work.
(2026-04-16). Man with a Van vs Removal Company: Which Is Better in London? thecanary.co 
Every Londoner has experienced boxes piled up by the door, a lease that expires on Friday, and the knowledge that you haven't really arranged for a moving car. The worst mistakes are made when you put things off till the last minute, and moving house is no exception. Whether you're moving a studio flat in […] | By
(2026-04-16). Trading people for processors: AI layoffs reveal the logic of capitalism. peoplesworld.org 
Something has shifted in the way American corporations talk about firing people. Not long ago, a wave of mass layoffs was read as a bad omen—a company in trouble, cutting losses, circling the drain. Today, on Wall Street and in the business press, the calculus has been turned on its head. Announce that you're slashing …
(2026-04-16). Hardcore History's Dan Carlin On The Imperial Presidency Unleashed. levernews.com Dan Carlin, host of Enjoy this bonus to
(2026-04-16). US war on Iran exposes bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed party. wsws.org Mélenchon organised no significant mobilisation of workers against the war in Iran, while remaining silent about the intrigues Trump used to prepare it.
(2026-04-16). Opposition slams power outages despite 'expensive electricity'. tribune.com.pk 
Opposition parties on Thursday vehemently slammed ongoing electricity and gas loadshedding across the country, denouncing it as unjust and a reflection of governance failures, despite high power tariffs and claimed surplus generation capacity. | Leaders of the JUI-F and JI questioned the rationale behind the outages, arguing that the burden of policy decisions was being shifted onto the public. | JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri said the decision to carry out loadshedding amounted to injustice against the public. "On what basis is loadshedding being carried out despite the most expensive electricity?" he questi…
(2026-04-16). US panel approves Trump's design for massive arch in Washington, DC. aljazeera.com The proposed 76-metre arch would tower over other iconic landmarks in Washington, DC, and has attracted scrutiny.
(2026-04-16). Tuesday 4/28: Trillion-Gallon Time Bomb: Inside the Oil Industry's Toxic Wastewater Pollution Crisis. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-16). EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel. newarab.com 
The European Union is drafting plans to tackle a European airlines have warned of jet fuel shortages within weeks as a result of the From next month, the European Commission will intro…
(2026-04-16). Stephanie Loveless- A year of deep listening. mediasanctuary.org Deep Listening is a practice developed by Pauline Oliveros, explores the difference between the involuntary nature of hearing and the conscious nature of listening. RPI hosts the Center for Deep Listening to explore and maintain this idea. The director of the center is Stephanie Loveless who has edited a book, out now from Terra Nova Press, featuring a year worth of scores in the spirit of deep listening. moses Nagel talked to her about the book and the concept.
(2026-04-16). What you should know about lead contamination in Omaha, Nebraska. nationofchange.org The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the city of Omaha have spent decades trying to clean it up.
(2026-04-16). Last-minute tentative agreements avert big L.A. school strike. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—Last-minute tentative agreements, reached at 3 a.m. on April 13—two days before a scheduled strike was to start—averted the walkout by the three unions representing 37,000 teachers and support staffers of the Los Angeles United School District (LAUSD), one of the largest districts in the U.S. One key to the agreements, covering the United …
(2026-04-16). In Cameroon, Pope Leo assails 'tyrants ravaging' world amid Trump row. scmp.com Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful remarks in Cameroon on Thursday after US President Donald Trump attacked him again on social media. | Leo, the first US pope, also decried leaders who used religious language to justify wars and urged a "decisive change of course" in a meeting in the biggest city ‚Äåin Cameroon's anglophone regions, where a simmering conflict going back nearly a decade has left…
(2026-04-16). FCC upholds ban on Indian, Israeli books. tribune.com.pk 
Upholding the government decision regarding the ban on imports of books from India and Israel, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has held that the right to read is not absolute and may be subject to restrictions as imposed by law, including those justified on grounds of foreign policy. | The court also noted that the foreign policy of the federal government cannot be examined in judicial review by any court and its review or reconsideration is the sole prerogative of the executive. | "We have recognised the right to read as flowing from the right to life under Article 9 of the Constitution, this right is…
(2026-04-16). Plague of bees swarming Israel described as 'Biblical'. thecanary.co 
On 15 April, social media was host to a great revelation — namely that swarms of bees had beset the tiny nation of Israel. Given Israel's warmongering activities over the past few years, many have interpreted the great plague as God asking the Israelis to put a lid on it: üö®üáÆüá±WATCH: Chaos in Israel as […] | By
(2026-04-16). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Results 2026 Declared: Check Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com TS Inter 11th, 12th Topper List 2026: Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Sunday April 12, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-16). Friday 4/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-16). Israel collaborating with settlers to expel Palestinians from their Old City homes. haaretz.com The Justice Ministry is using a lawyer from the Ateret Cohanim association to lead the eviction process of the Basha family from a building where they have lived for almost a century in the Old City of Jerusalem. The family has less than two weeks to leave…
(2026-04-16). How to have a greener thumb. whyy.org As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we're talking all things gardening.
(2026-04-16). 70 Palestinians in a garbage truck: The outcome of factory of desperation. haaretz.com The Israeli framing of the incident as a security issue overlooks the systemic restrictions that leave Palestinians with few viable options…
(2026-04-16). The Man Whom Exxon Tried To Drill. levernews.com 
(2026-04-16). Shea Serrano Talks "Expensive Basketball" (And Other Things). whyy.org This week, with the NBA postseason tipping off, we sit down with Shea to learn how he developed his unique style of storytelling and why it feels so approachable. We'll hear how he went from a middle school basketball coach to a five-time New York Times bestselling author and catch a glimpse inside his latest book, "Expensive Basketball."
(2026-04-16). Democrat Abdul El-Sayed seeks to contain anti-war opposition during Michigan university campaign tour. wsws.org Rallies at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University sought to divert youth and students into El-Sayed's Senate campaign, which is backed by the DSA, as well as Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker.
(2026-04-16). Iraq revives idea for compulsory service to 'rebalance' army. newarab.com 
(2026-04-16). Economists Slam Reform UK's 'Fantasy' Claims That 'Boriswave' Migrants Will Cost Households £20,000. bylinetimes.com Ahead of local elections in May, Reform UK has launched a fresh anti-migrant campaign claiming that the so-called 'Boriswave' of post-Brexit migrants will cost the UK £622 billion — or around £20,000 per household. | "We are standing on the edge of fiscal disaster," said Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's home affairs spokesperson. "The Boriswave is the legacy of Tory incompetence and Labour's open border ideology." | Nigel Farage echoed the claim in The Telegraph, describing migration as a "ticking economic timebomb" that would impose a "national bill" of £20,000 per household that "could bankrupt…
(2026-04-16). The mental health system may be making us sicker. onlineopinion.com.au We have created what amounts to a diagnostic-industrial-government complex – a self-reinforcing system in which everyone benefits from more diagnoses except the patients.
(2026-04-16). 40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel. truthout.org On Wednesday night, the Senate rejected a pair of resolutions that would have blocked the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel. Although the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval, which were introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) failed to pass, a record number of Senators backed the effort. 40 Senators backed a resolution would have blocked the sale of $295 million in D9R and D9T Caterpillar… |
(2026-04-16). Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended. al-monitor.com By Christian MartinezWASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended."I'm not sure it needs to be extended," Trump told reporters at the White House. "Iran wants to make a deal and we're dealing very nicely with them."(Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk, writing by Christian Martinez; editing by Scott Malone)…
(2026-04-16). Cubans prepare for International Workers' Day. radiohc.cu Under the slogan "The Homeland Defends Itself," union members and representatives of organizations and institutions in Santiago de Cuba have met in plenary session to plan actions leading up to the celebration of International Workers' Day. | The plenary session, which became a platform for reaffirming revolutionary principles and denouncing the blockade and the interventionist policies of the United States government, was led by the First Secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party, Beatriz Johnson Urrutia, and the General Secretary of the Cuban Workers' Federation here, Orlando Beltrán. | Beltr…
(2026-04-16). Evalúan recuperación tras incendio en hospital de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu 
El viceministro de Salud Pública de Cuba, Julio Guerra Izquierdo, encabeza un equipo multidisciplinario que evalúa los daños causados por el incendio ocurrido en el Hospital Provincial 'Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima', de Cienfuegos, en el centro-sur de Cuba. | En declaraciones al Periódico 5 de Septiembre, el vice titular destacó la rápida organización del centro y agradeció que no hubiera pérdida de vidas humanas.Estamos para ayudar en todo lo que sea posible al hospital en lo que ha sucedido. Nosotros creemos, en primer lugar, que la respuesta de todo el personal del hospital ha sido excelente, al igual que la de…
(2026-04-16). Zohran Mamdani, Rama Duwaji turn down invite to Met Gala. newarab.com 
The move breaks with tradition that saw previous New York mayors, including Eric Adams, Bill de Blasio and Michael Bloomberg, all attend. | The event at the Metropolitan Museum…
(2026-04-16). 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.
(2026-04-16). Curry scores 35 as Warriors upset Clippers to extend playoff run. aljazeera.com Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors keep their NBA playoff hopes alive, eliminating LA Clippers from the play-in.