2026-04-19: News Headlines

geo.tv (2026-04-19). Iran's speaker says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal. geo.tv ranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran November 27, 2024. — Reuters Trump says 'very good' discussions held with Iran but warns against "blackmail".Iran warns Strait of Hormuz may be limited if blockade stays.Pakistan,…

wdio.com (2026-04-19). Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper sprayAbout 1,000 animal welfare activists who tried to gain entry Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group's leader.

Reuters (2026-04-19). Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him. scmp.com Pope Leo sought ‚Å to downplay his feud ‚Å with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, ‚Å saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects". | Speaking to reporters in English aboard his flight to Angola for the third leg of his ambitious 10-day Africa tour, the first US pope said comments ‚Äåhe made two days earlier in Cameroon decrying that the world was being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants" were not aimed at Trump.

newarab (2026-04-19). Lebanon: Two Israeli soldiers killed in last 24 hours. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2026-04-19). 'We are not afraid of war': Cuba president dismisses Trump's escalating threatsCuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says his country will do its best to defend itself if the United States launches an illegal act of aggression against the Caribbean country.

msn.com (2026-04-19). Star Trek legend George Takei says Donald Trump is a 'lunatic' and is a 'disaster' for worldStar Trek legend George Takei – who played Lt Hikaru Sulu in the hit sci-fi show – says Donald Trump is a 'LUNATIC'. | | The 88-year-old, who played the senior helmsman of the starship in the TV show, also called the US President a 'madman' and said it was an 'absolutely insane' moment in history

APR editor (2026-04-19). US, Israel 'forced into two ceasefires' as regional balance of power shifts. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: To look more at the latest developments in Lebanon and the Middle East region, we're joined by Dr Rami Khouri, a Palestinian American journalist and distinguished public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut. He's also a nonresident senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC. Rami, we began talking…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations, seeks fresh start with Lebanese government. ecns.cn Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.

Liza Rozovsky (2026-04-19). Who is behind the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire and will talks manage to disarm Hezbollah? haaretz.com U.S. President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire had been reached between Israel and Lebanon and the two countries' leaders were invited to the White House to start a peace process. What conditions are at the base of the cease-fire and is it even possible to disarm Hezbollah?

UMMID (2026-04-19). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.

newarab (2026-04-19). Israeli army carries out demolitions in south Lebanon town. newarab.com Israeli forces on Saturday carried out demolitions in "The Israeli enemy is repeating its house detonating operations in the town of Bint Jbeil," Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said, also reporting demolitions in other border towns where Israeli troops are present. | Bint Jbeil, located around five kilometres north of the Israeli border…

news.cgtn.com (2026-04-19). Why did the Strait of Hormuz reopen ' then shut again?Yao Jinxiang of the China Institute of International Studies said Iran's move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on April 17 reflected its commitment following a US-brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. He noted the strait's closure again on April 18 was driven by three key factors, adding that repeated closures and reopenings could bring fresh uncertainty to global oil markets and supply chains.

Amos Harel (2026-04-19). Trump continues to strong-arm Netanyahu into cease-fires he is unprepared to accept. haaretz.com After backing Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. president is now forcing pauses and declaring victory — leaving Netanyahu to defend campaigns that fell short of their promised outcomes…

newarab (2026-04-19). Residents in Lebanon refused to leave, despite Israel attacks. newarab.com Strikes happened across areas north of the

UMMID (2026-04-19). 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.

Max Blumenthal (2026-04-19). UK Seeks to Jail Palestine Action for 'Terrorism' Amid UK Media Blackout. orinocotribune.com By Max Blumenthal — Apr 12, 2026 | • Six Palestine Action activists face a retrial after being acquitted in February following over a year in prison. If convicted, the six Palestine Action activists and 18 others will likely be sentenced as terrorists, facing long prison terms. | • The jury has not been notified about the 'terrorist' designation, and the British media cannot report this information under a court order. Activists will also be prohibited from telling jurors how their efforts sought to impede the Gaza genocide. | • The prosecution followed a…

Norman Solomon (2026-04-19). The Winner at the DNC's Latest Meeting? indybay.org Israel, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide…

LVP (2026-04-19). No Tax Funds for Israeli Genocide & US Imperialist Wars – Rally at SF Israeli Consulate. indybay.org

| Zeeshan Ahmad | (2026-04-19). Pakistan and the rewriting of crisis diplomacy. tribune.com.pk It has probably been said many times over the past few weeks, but it still bears repeating. The world is living through unprecedented times, in more ways than one. In trying to navigate a way out of the US and Israel's war on Iran, we are charting unknown waters, boldly going where no one has gone before, to borrow from Star Trek. | It is not just the stakes that are unprecedented — with the global economy, the specter of nuclear holocaust, and the possibility of another world war hanging in the balance. It is the nature of the challenge itself. This is a war that began with the decapitation of a country…

geo.tv (2026-04-19). North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war. geo.tv North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the country's nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, on January 29, 2025. — Reuters North boosts military capabilities amid Iran war, say experts.Ballistic missiles…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Iran seeks world free of nuclear arms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani said Iran seeks a world free of nuclear weapons, and every country, including Iran, should make maximum use of peaceful nuclear energy.

Juan Cole (2026-04-19). Iran Fires on Merchant Ships, Closing Hormuz again to Protest US Blockade. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz on Friday for the duration of the ceasefire negotiated with the U.S. | The Supreme National Security Council

newarab (2026-04-19). Algeria gas windfall from Iran War: Short-term gain and no pain. newarab.com Weeks of the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, sending prices soaring. Since then, European governments have been turning to Algeria, the North African supplier, with pipelines already connected to their continent. | When Iran retaliated against the Americans and Israelis, also implicating Gulf states that host US military bases, it shelled

| AFP | (2026-04-19). Iran far from deal despite progress in US negotiations: Ghalibaf. tribune.com.pk Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. | "We are still far from the final discussion," Ghalibaf said in a national televised address, adding, "We made progress in the negotiations, but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain." | Mizan news agency has reported him saying, "Sometimes I hear from the people of Azair and even the national media…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Trump says US does not need Strait of Hormuz; Is that true? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Trump's war against Iran demonstrated that the Strait of Hormuz is one of the critical pressure leverages against the US, contrary to Donald Trump's claim that Washington does not need this chokepoint.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Iran urges EU to abandon hypocrisy over international law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said no international law rule prevents Iran from taking necessary measures to prevent aggressors from using the Strait of Hormuz against the country.

Zahra Nur Safitri (2026-04-19). The Strait of Hormuz: A Geopolitical Test for EU Foreign Policy and Security. moderndiplomacy.eu This article discusses the energy crisis affecting Europe following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route supplying EU member states with LNG and jet fuel. The geopolitical uncertainties unfolding in the Middle East have shaken the Brussels economy, driven up inflation, and threatened industrial stability in countries like Germany, a key …

The Conversation (2026-04-19). Gallipoli has 4 Lessons for the Strait of Hormuz Crisis. juancole.com

Patrick Lawrence, Consortium News. (2026-04-19). Iran And Ukraine: Two Theaters In The Non—West's Single War For Parity. popularresistance.org First came news that, on April 8,Israeli jets bombed what is known as the China—Iran railway, a key component of Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. Of all the targets the Zionist terror machine might have hit, why a Chinese-sponsored infrastructure project, you had to wonder. | Then on Wednesday came reports that officials from nearly 50 nations — I would love a list of these 50 — met in Berlin to make sure the fires of war against Russia do not flicker out. "We cannot lose sight of Ukraine," Mark Rutte, NATO's new secretary-general, declared a little forlornly.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Aftermath of US-Israeli airstrikes on Karaj school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Following American-Zionist aerial aggression during the war on Iran, the non-governmental Zakavat School in Karaj suffered serious damage.

newarab (2026-04-19). Iran reports 3,468 dead in war with US, Israel: official. newarab.com Iran's state-run Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs said on Saturday that The announcement comes in the midst of a two-week ceasefire in the conflict, which erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. | Foundation head Ahmad Mousavi was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying that 3,468 "martyrs… fell during the recent conflict". | A previous toll from the head of the Iranian Legal Medicine Orga…

UMMID (2026-04-19). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Why Israel's security doctrine no longer works? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's security doctrine—absolute deterrence, unprovoked strikes, war abroad—crumbled in the 40‚Äëday war, as Iran's resilience and the Axis of Resistance held firm.

Staff (2026-04-19). Iran negotiator says war could resume any. haaretz.com

_____ (2026-04-19). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-19). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran warns US as truce deal nears, says 'slightest mistake will meet with full response'. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Iran is taking a two-pronged approach in its tensions with the United States—remaining open to talks while staying on high military alert. | In a televised speech, he claimed Iran had the upper hand on the battlefield and was ready to enter negotiations from a position of strength. | At the same time, he warned strongly against any escalation, saying Iran would react firmly to even minor provocations. He stressed that the country is fully prepared to respond with force if needed, reflecting a tough stance despite fragile ceasefire efforts. He…

| Zaigham Naqvi | (2026-04-19). Universities in twin cities go online ahead of expected Iran—US talks. tribune.com.pk Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday announced changes to academic schedules, shifting classes online and postponing examinations ahead of the expected final round of Iran—United States talks in Islamabad. | International Islamic University Islamabad said all classes will be held online from April 20 to 24, according to a notification. The university also postponed mid-term examinations scheduled for April 20 to 21. | The administration introduced a four-day working week for non-teaching staff, from Monday to Thursday, with 50% staff working from home. This policy will remain in plac…

Newsroom (2026-04-19). Why TINA's revival is sidelining TIARA trades on Wall Street. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S.-Iran ceasefire in early April has sparked renewed interest in U. S. stocks, known as TINA ("There Is No Alternative") trades, due to optimism for peace, strong U. S. earnings, and the economy's resilience to energy price shocks. Investors previously focused on cheaper overseas markets, attracted by a weaker dollar, but the ceasefire …

newarab (2026-04-19). More than 18,000 patients wait to leave Gaza. newarab.com

Soul of My Soul Exhibit (2026-04-19). Friday 4/24: Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza. indybay.org MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton CA…

anonymous (2026-04-19). New Book by Anarchist / Anti-Imperialist Political Prisoner Casey Goonan. indybay.org Lines in the Sand: Writings on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment & Campus Flood at U.C. Berkeley from an Anarchist Pris ≠oner of War by Casey Goonan…

newarab (2026-04-19). Two water delivery contractors killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. newarab.com Two civilian contractors delivering water for the UN children's fund were shot dead by Israeli troops in "UNICEF is outraged by the killing of two drivers of trucks contracted by UNICEF to provide clean water to families in the Gaza Strip," it said in a statement. | In a statement to AFP news agency, the Israeli military said troops saw "two armed terrorists in the area of the Yellow Line" ⚪ which marks the boundary of the…

newarab (2026-04-19). Israeli forces kill one person in Gaza ahead of talks. newarab.com

Editor (2026-04-19). With 38,000+ Dead, Women and Girls Make Up Over Half of Those Killed in Israel's US-Backed War on Gaza: UN. scheerpost.com "Not a single combatant among them," said one human rights activist. "Further confirmation that over 90% of the victims are innocent civilians." Brad Reed for Common Dreams Israel's yearslong assault on Gaza has killed more than 38,000 women and girls, according to a report released Friday by the United Nations. In total, the UN found that at least 22,000 women …

_____ (2026-04-19). CPJ, partners file emergency motion to Israeli Supreme Court seeking independent media access to Gaza. jpost.com

_____ (2026-04-19). EU must suspend agreement with Israel over Gaza, West Bank violations. CPJ Staff

Amy N (2026-04-19). 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…

Staff (2026-04-19). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez on IMF: No Debt Plans for Venezuela, Only Recovery of Frozen Assets. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, clarified that her government has no plans to apply for loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). "No debt program is planned," she said on Friday, April 17, regarding the reinstatement of Venezuela within the IMF. She explained that the reinstatement will allow Venezuela to recover assets frozen there—resources that will be invested to strengthen public services and social programs for the people. | Speaking at the National Center for Social Action through Music, in the School of Engineers in Caracas, where she participated in an event commemorati…

newarab (2026-04-19). Spain urges EU to end agreement with Israel over violations. newarab.com Spain has

UMMID (2026-04-19). 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.

newarab (2026-04-19). Shabab Al Ahli edge Buriram to reach Champions League semis. newarab.com

newleftreview (2026-04-19). 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?

newarab (2026-04-19). Israeli settlers burn Palestinian home, car in West Bank. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). China carries out test flight of world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle. ecns.cn The world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle, led by CSSC Haishen Medical Technology Co Ltd, successfully completed its test flight this week, marking China's comprehensive capability in maritime emergency medical rescue reaching an internationally advanced level.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Modi govt fails to pass Delimitation Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Friday April 17, 2026 withdrew the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the amended Women's Reservation Bill 2026 could not get the necessary votes in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament's Special Session.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Insights | China a key partner as Hainan consumer expo unlocks new opportunities for investors. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) opened Monday in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province. This year's event marks the first edition since the Hainan Free Trade Port fully launched island-wide special customs operations in December last year.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-19). Cracks Appear in Climate Consensus as Germany's Energy Minister Admits Renewable Energy is Ruining the Country. wattsupwiththat.com Fifteen years after Merkel's nuclear panic and decades after the Greens first infiltrated the corridors of power, reality is reasserting itself with the cold logic of physics and markets. The fevered dream of a weather-dependent utopia is dissolving under the pressure of rolling blackouts, price spikes and voter revolt.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). China Fruit Market: Durian shipments from Southeast Asia hit peak season as border clearance cut to 5-day delivery. ecns.cn As the tropical fruit season gets into full swing, markets for imported ASEAN fruit in southern Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are bustling with activity.One day to harvest, fumigate and pack, then it leaves for China the next day.Five days, flat, and its ready here to sell.".

BILL (2026-04-19). This Isn't Just Trump's War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster. progressivehub.net STEPHEN ZUNES | TRUTHOUT…

Hammad Gillani (2026-04-19). Ghost Murmur Weapon System: Technology, Strategy and US Military Supremacy. moderndiplomacy.eu In my last analysis titled "The Weapon We Haven't Seen Yet," I argued that the US-Iran confrontation is actually a weapon testing ground, setting some novel norms of warfare. One can argue that this is normal to proxy wars, but this time, the weapons that the Pentagon is testing in Iran against those of the …

Newsroom (2026-04-19). Pro-Russian former president leads Bulgaria's election polls. moderndiplomacy.eu Bulgarians voted on Sunday in their eighth parliamentary election in five years. The frontrunner, pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev, aims to end corruption and establish stable governance. Radev, who stepped down from the presidency in January, opposes military support for Ukraine and gained support through a strong social media campaign and promises of stability. After …

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). CICPE 2026 in south China's Hainan FTP sees record int'l participation. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), the first major international event since the start of island-wide special customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), drew record-breaking international participation this week.

UMMID (2026-04-19). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). From green to digital intelligence: China—ASEAN's integrated upgrade. ecns.cn As the digital wave converges with green development, China and ASEAN are forging a new model of high-quality cooperation. New energy vehicles are crossing borders, clean energy grids are increasingly interconnected, digital infrastructure is linking entire regions, and smart agriculture is transforming rural landscapes. At the same time, precision meteorology is enhancing public well-being, while joint ecological governance is protecting the shared environment. Driven by digital innovation and anchored in sustainability, China and ASEAN are deepening practical, multi-sector collaboration to shape a mutually bene…

Phil Pasquini (2026-04-19). 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.

Oakland Privacy (2026-04-19). Wednesday 5/13: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-04-19). Tax Day Protest at the Zionist Consulate. indybay.org Our tax money for Israel's bombs are big problem for many…

UMMID (2026-04-19). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Iranian diplomat rejects Trump's claims on enriched uranium. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Tehran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.

UMMID (2026-04-19). 93.70% Pass CBSE 10th 2026 Exam, Check Result Details Here. ummid.com CBSE 10th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared today i.e Wednesday April 15, 2026 the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.

____ (2026-04-19). Taking a break – no post this week. resourceinsights.blogspot.com I am taking a break this week and plan to post again on Sunday, April 26.

Sol Elias, Black Agenda Report. (2026-04-19). Death By Black Excellence. popularresistance.org Identity reductionism—often misidentified as and used interchangeably with identity politics, coined by the Combahee River Collective—has become one of the definitive political reflexes of our time: an automated response that prioritizes symbolic protection over substantive engagement. In my own imperfect words, it is the liberal tendency to parasitically latch onto people who are categorically oppressed by systems: white supremacy, racial capitalism, cisheteropatriarchy, ableism, and/or saneism, to name a few.

Janine (2026-04-19). Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment. sanews.gov.za Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment | National Treasury has published the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations of 2026 for public comment. | The regulations appeared in Government Notice No. 54520 in Government Gazette No. 7375, published on 17 April 2026. | The draft regulations, which will replace the Exchange Control Regulations of 1961, can be accessed on the National Treasury website at www.treasury.gov.za. | The due date for submitting public comments is 10 June 2026. | According to National Treasury, since the abolition of the financial rand in 1991, South Africa has ado…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). NDRC plans to unlock China's untapped market potential. ecns.cn With the boosting of domestic demand a key priority during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, China will formulate and release an implementation plan to aid in accomplishing that goal, Wang Changlin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said on Friday.

Josh Breiner (2026-04-19). Shin Zini told staff to keep mum on bill forcing polygraph on AG. haaretz.com According to sources, Shin Bet security service Director David Zini instructed officials to stay silent during Knesset hearings on a bill that would require the Shin Bet to administer recurring lie-detector tests to the attorney general and senior Justice Ministry officials, despite internal objections…

UMMID (2026-04-19). When Assam Electorates Register Historic Polling Turnout. ummid.com With high voters' participation in Assam, the political observers in the region put two completely opposite predictions, where one group is favouring the return of the BJP-led government, and the other one, has been weighing for the Indian National Congress-led opposition alliance.

UMMID (2026-04-19). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.

UMMID (2026-04-19). 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.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.

Vlast.kz (2026-04-19). Kazakhstan has a new constitution. What's next? globalvoices.org Analysts weigh in on what the Kazakhstan government's next moves might beGlobal VoicesA voter casting a ballot in Kazakhstan. Photo by Daniyar Mussirov. Used with permission. | This article was written by Dmitriy Mazorenko for Voters in Kazakhstan cast their ballots in

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Iran says transferring enriched uranium to U.S. never an option. ecns.cn Iran will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, and sending it to the United States has never been under consideration, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday.

Ed Newman (2026-04-19). The dream of what has been Patria is consolidating and growing. radiohc.cu Rosa Miriam Elizalde, coordinator of the Patria Colloquium, said in an exclusive interview with the Cuban News Agency that the dream of what has been Patria is consolidating and growing. The project is just beginning, with better coordination, experience, and a strong allied network. | The recipient of the José Martí National Journalism Prize for Lifetime Achievement recalled that in the early years, Patria was a nascent project. Now, many conditions exist for better coordination, and the objectives and horizons are clearer after these five years of exploration and meetings, she noted."The dream of what Patria ha…

UMMID (2026-04-19). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2026 – Date: April 15, Time: 11:00 AM. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026.

newarab (2026-04-19). Turkey 'optimistic' Middle East ceasefire will be extended. newarab.com

| Hafsah Mazhar | (2026-04-19). Oscar hopes for Pakistani films? tribune.com.pk It's 1959, a black-and-white film about the suffering of fishermen in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) quietly crossed the ocean and landed on the Academy's desk. The Day Shall Dawn, written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz and directed by AJ Kardar, was Pakistan's very first submission for Oscar consideration. The film surrounded the plight of a fisherman's family and received recognition at the Cannes Film Festival. Almost nobody remembers it now. It was banned by the Ayub Khan regime three days before its release, and shortly after, Faiz, along with other communist artists and writers, were jailed by the regime. | That was…

UMMID (2026-04-19). 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.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Insights | Cutting-edge tech products wow international exhibitors at sixth consumer expo. ecns.cn Visitors say China is rapidly turning innovation into consumer products, driven by fast-changing demand and a massive market. From smart gadgets to culturally rich products, the event highlights how technology and tradition are coming together to shape China's evolving consumer landscape.

via RSO Santa Cruz (2026-04-19). Friday 5/1: Santa Cruz: May Day Rally & March. indybay.org Corner of Mission, Front, and Pacific Ave. (outside Jamba Juice), Santa Cruz…

| Nabil Tahir | (2026-04-19). Are gaming cafes making a return? tribune.com.pk The room was never designed for ambition. It has a few rows of ageing computers, their screens glowing in a dimly lit space, fans whirring louder than the voices around them. Someone shouting instructions, someone else arguing over a missed shot, a queue forming behind a chair as another hour came to an end. Time here moved quickly. You paid, you played, you lost, and you tried again. | Across cities like Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, these small gaming zones became more than just places to pass time. For many, they were the first real introduction to competition. It was in spaces like these that players such…

UMMID (2026-04-19). Hajj 2026: Pilgrims asked to confirm flight booking online. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all pilgrims embarking to Makkah for Hajj 2026 to confirm online the flight booking allotted to them.

Willem Moore (2026-04-19). Kendall blanks when shown Starmer seemingly lied about Mandelson vetting. thecanary.co Starmer — On 17 April, it emerged that Peter Mandelson had failed vetting for the ambassador to the US position. In one sense, this was unsurprising, because he was Peter Mandelson, and he literally should have failed the vetting process as soon as he entered his name. On the other, it was really quite shocking, […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). China's consumer goods expo rides wave of innovation, new consumption trends. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), a key gateway into China's vast consumer market and a platform for China to offer more quality consumer products to the rest of the world, is scheduled to conclude in the tropical island province of Hainan Saturday.

GABIK (2026-04-19). South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent. sanews.gov.za South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent | The Department of Agriculture has announced the immediate and permanent withdrawal of accreditation for Animal On the Move as a recognised dog import agent. | This follows the confirmed use of fraudulent import permits in contravention of the Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No. 62 of 1998). | "The department enforces a zero-tolerance stance on fraud to safeguard the integrity and traceability of South Africa's canine population," the department said in a statement on Friday. | The department urged members of the public and industry stakeholders to engag…

Putri Mayang Rembulan (2026-04-19). When Washington Leaves: Africa Must Shape Its Own Security Architecture. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, Africa's security architecture has rested on shaky foundations: a reliance on external actors, particularly the United States, to define, fund, and lead the response to threats on the continent itself. However, in November 2025, Washington officially shifted its stance. The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) released by the Trump administration affirmed the doctrines …

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Sunday, April 19.

Regina Ip (2026-04-19). How markets will test Hong Kong's new economic model. scmp.com For the first time in its history — and in a striking departure from its long-standing doctrine of minimal economic intervention — Hong Kong is preparing to draw up a five-year plan. | Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has asked all policy bureaus to help draft proposals by the end of the year. To lead the exercise, veteran civil servant Janice Tse Siu-wah has come out of retirement. The Legislative Council, not to be left out, has formed a committee supported by six coordinating groups spanning…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing. ecns.cn From rock specimens in a museum to towering karst peaks, from a sound-and-light landscape performance venue to a cave used for astronaut training – Wulong District of Chongqing, part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site "South China Karst" is accelerating its drive to become a "world-renowned tourist destination."

newarab (2026-04-19). Talaat Moustafa Group to build $27 billion city east of Cairo. newarab.com Egypt's The project, called The Spine, is to be developed in partnership with The project, to be buil…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Tech firm tops A-share rankings as China's market shifts toward innovation-led growth. ecns.cn A high-tech company overtook a traditional blue-chip on Friday to become the most expensive stock in Chinas A-share market, underscoring a broader market shift toward innovation-driven growth.

Carlos Alzugaray Treto (2026-04-19). Cuba's dilemma: Reform and overcome the crisis or collapse. links.org.au Carlos Alzugaray Treto — Cuba must find the road toward its own reforms. Otherwise, Cubans run the risk of an unacceptable setback that we do not deserve after so much sacrifice.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete third series of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's third series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

Friend of Chris (2026-04-19). 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.

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-19). New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses contributions of Sikh community and communal harmony. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday visited the Guru Nanak Sikh Sangat Gurdwara in ≈åtƒÅhuhu, Auckland, where he held a special meeting with Sri Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj. | During the meeting, both leaders discussed promoting mutual harmony and understanding among the Sikh community and other communities residing in New Zealand. They also deliberated on the significant contributions made by Sikhs towards the country's development and strengthening the community here. | Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj thanked Prime Minister Christo…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). PLA conducts sea, air patrols in East China Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command conducted joint readiness patrols in the relevant waters and airspace of the East China Sea on Saturday, according to a spokesperson.

Westside Tenants Association (2026-04-19). Thursday 4/30: International Hotel: The Struggle for Housing Justice. indybay.org St. James Church ~ 4620 California St (between 8th & 9th Ave)…

LVP (2026-04-19). Justice 4 For All! CFA & the Acquittal Of CSU Channel Island CFA Professor John Caravell. indybay.org CSU Channel Island professor John Caravello was framed up by ICE and the US "Justice" Department after he went to the Glass House to defend immigrants there. He was charged with throwing tear gas projectiles at the ICE agents. He talks about the defense campaign and the active support of the CFA, students and community.

Environment California (2026-04-19). Lawsuit alleges quarry operator Granite Rock Company illegally polluted Pajaro River. indybay.org SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15. 2026 — The nonprofit groups Environment California and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance ("CSPA") filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday against Granite Rock Company (commonly known as "Graniterock"), alleging the company violated the federal Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days. The nonprofits charge that, for years, the company has routinely discharged illegal levels of harmful pollutants — including dissolved solids, aluminum, iron and molybdenum — into the Pajaro River at its A.R. Wilson Quarry, a granite mining and processing facility in…

John Malkin (2026-04-19). 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)…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). US should lift blockade of Cuba: Lula da Silva. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The United States must end the blockade of Cuba because it leaves people of this country to suffer, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.

Jamie, Hazel, Cat (2026-04-19). 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.

Whistleblowers United , (2026-04-19). Thursday 5/7: 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…

Associated Press (2026-04-19). How a bear costume cost these luxury car insurance scamsters their freedom. scmp.com Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud in a bizarre scam that involved someone dressed in a bear costume damaging luxury cars. | The California Insurance Department said the three used a person in a bear suit to stage fake attacks inside a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes in 2024, then submitted fraudulent claims seeking nearly US$142,000 in payouts from insurance companies. The department called it "Operation Bear Claw".

Abby Zimet (2026-04-19). On Witless Great Vengeance and Furious Anger. commondreams.org Seeking to rally the troops for his unholy war, Christian nationalist, TV-carnie and war fanboy Pete Kegseth just passed off some vengeful Gospel According to Tarantino as scripture at his (unconstitutional) Pentagon prayer service, and yes we have them now. Added to the "shameless blasphemy" of quoting – without credit – Samuel Jackson's homicidal hitman Jules as "prayer," Pete moronically misses the redemptive point: As he cites the "tyranny of evil men," he, unlike Jules, doesn't friggin' get that he is one.With their calamitous illegal war continuing to spiral out of control, flailing regime officials are…

Staff (2026-04-19). Female soldiers required long pants in marathon heat, men wore shorts. haaretz.com Female soldiers were required to wear long pants at the Jerusalem Marathon despite the heat, while male soldiers wore shorts. A soldier's mother said it is "taken for granted" that women's rights differ 'ostensibly for modesty reasons.' The IDF said it will investigate possible discrimination…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). China-Spain Ties: Chinese Ministry of Commerce: Trade, investment cooperation gains momentum after Sánchez visit. ecns.cn China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic ties with Spain following Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchezs fourth visit to China in four years.Chinas Ministry of Commerce highlighted steady progress in bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

aljazeera (2026-04-19). North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast. aljazeera.com Multiple ballistic missiles fired from eastern Sinpo area in seventh such test this year.

Freddie Russell (2026-04-19). CSIPA is more than a piece of paper. moderndiplomacy.eu When it was announced that the United Kingdom would formally sign the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) in December 2024, few in the UK understood this as a moment of significant strategic consequence. Originally signed between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain in September 2023, the agreement, one that "supports the …

newarab (2026-04-19). Iran's Quds Force chief Qaani visits Iraq: senior official. newarab.com

aljazeera (2026-04-19). Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years. aljazeera.com Bulgaria votes to elect a new parliament after mass protests brought down the previous government in December.

GABIK (2026-04-19). President Ramaphosa calls for global progressive renewal. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for global progressive renewal | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for action "grounded in hope, unity, and progressive change". | Addressing the Global Progressive Mobilisation Plenary during a working visit to Spain on Saturday, the President highlighted the current global situation, which is increasingly defined by aggression, war, conflict and destruction. | Institutions of global governance, he said, are being undermined or maliciously repurposed. | "The laws and norms that have long defined relations between nations are wilfully violated. The principles of solidarity, cooperatio…

UMMID (2026-04-19). 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).

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). The 6th China International Consumer Products Expo opens to public. ecns.cn Visitors tour the exhibition halls at the 6th China International Consumer Products Expo, which opened its doors to the public in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province on April 16, 2026.

newarab (2026-04-19). Hezbollah leader rejects one-sided truce, signals response. newarab.com "A ceasefire means a complete cessation of all hostilities. Because we do not trust this enemy, the resistance fighters will remain in the field with their hands on the trigger, and they will respond to violations accordingly," Qassem said in a statement read out on TV. | "There is no ceasefire from the side of the resistance only, it must…

UMMID (2026-04-19). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). 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.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). China-Vietnam Ties: From student to scholar: A Vietnamese teacher's China journey reflects closer educational cooperation. ecns.cn During their talks on Wednesday, top leaders from China and Vietnam agreed to strengthen collaboration across various fields, including youth exchange. A Vietnamese student who came to China nearly two decades ago is now shaping the next generation of engineers here. Her story offers a vivid example of how education cooperation between the two neighbors is turning into lasting people-to-people connections. Yang Jinghao has the story.

Nayvin Gordon (2026-04-19). Beyond Einstein: From "Why Socialism?" to Why not Egalitarianism? indybay.org Humanity is capable of going beyond the predatory phase of society and obtaining true equality…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). China to carry out intensive space missions in 2026, says CNSA. ecns.cn China will carry out intensive space missions in 2026, including Tianwen-2's close approach and observation of its target asteroid, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Friday.

Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos (2026-04-19). Monday 5/11: Barrio Book Club. indybay.org Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz…

slingshot collective (2026-04-19). Thursday 4/23: People's Park 57th Anniversary – Cafe Night & film. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley…

Ed Newman (2026-04-19). The Fifth International Colloquium Patria concludes in Cuba. radiohc.cu The fifth edition of the International Colloquium "Patria" concluded on Saturday in Havana after three days of analysis on best practices in communication and information dissemination. | The event, presided over by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, brought to a close several intense days of reflection, debate and collective work. | "We reaffirm the political, historical, and strategic nature of this meeting, which pays tribute to the victory at the Bay of Pigs and to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz," said Rosa Miriam Elizalde, the event's organizer. | "We condemn the use of algo…

Ed Newman (2026-04-19). Civil society in Cuba calls for signatures for the Homeland. radiohc.cu Civil society in Cuba is calling for the popular movement "My Signature for the Homeland" starting this Sunday, April 19, in response to the imperialist threat, announced Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, head of the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), today. | During her address at the closing of the 5th International Colloquium "Patria," the member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) stated that, with the signature of every inhabitant of this island, they will reaffirm the unwavering commitment to peace that is the essence of the Cuban nation, f…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). UN chief urges future guided by rule of law, not raw power. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to choose a future governed by the rule of law rather than one driven by raw power in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Willem Moore (2026-04-19). Zack Polanski demands 'council homes not luxury flats for foreign investors'. thecanary.co On 18 April, the renters of London took to the streets to fight for their rights. Among their demands were calls for rent controls and council homes. One politicians who agrees with this message is the Green Party's Zack Polanski: Yes! This is exactly it! Council homes — not the luxury flats sold off to […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). More health insurance coverage for cancer patients in China. ecns.cn A six-week course of treatment for brain cancer at a hospital in China can cost about 54,000 yuan (about 7,870 U.S. dollars), a price that could be unaffordable for many families, given the country's per capita disposable income of 43,377 yuan in 2025.

UMMID (2026-04-19). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.

Middle East Monitor (2026-04-19). Pope in Algeria Slams Neocolonialism; Makes Trump Sad. juancole.com

Angela (2026-04-19). Saturday 4/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Great Book Robbery" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLx0…

UMMID (2026-04-19). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Meet Peter Magyar who ended Viktor Orban's 16-yr-rule in Hungary. ummid.com Peter Magyar is the Man of the Hour, after ending the Viktor Mihály Orbán's 16-year-long right-wing rule in Hungary, and probably also the country's tussle with the European Union (EU) and NATO.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off. ecns.cn The opening ceremony took place at the Huangpu district main venue in Dongtaili, Xintiandi, where 18 new flower varieties were unveiled, and a digital map of the flower show was launched.

Dan Gearino, Inside Climate News (2026-04-19). Maine presses pause on large data centers. Will other states follow its lead? grist.org Maine is now the first state to pass a moratorium on the development of large data centers, and others may follow. | The Maine House and Senate this week passed Maine is one of about a dozen states with legislative proposals this year to…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Honor robots claim top 3 spots at Beijing half-marathon. ecns.cn Humanoid robots displayed speed and endurance to set a new record during the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon on April 19.

newarab (2026-04-19). US preparing to board Iran-linked vessels amid blockade. newarab.com

newarab (2026-04-19). France U-turns on visa ban for Palestinian rights defender. newarab.com France has reportedly Jabarin, the director of the Ramallah-based rights group Al-Haq, has now

Santa Cruz Juneteenth (2026-04-19). Saturday 6/13: 35th Santa Cruz Juneteenth. indybay.org Laurel Park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…

Willem Moore (2026-04-19). Tommy Robinson backs violent rapist Conor McGregor. thecanary.co Content Note: this article contains an account of sexual assault Like others on the far right, Tommy Robinson has tried to depict himself as a great defender of British women. As we've reported, Robinson's credentials on this front don't hold up to scrutiny. This is especially true now that Robinson is throwing his weight behind […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Protection of cultural relics strengthened. ecns.cn In 2021, when archaeologists opened the Xuewei No 1 Tomb in Dulan county, Qinghai province, the tomb chamber was a picture of chaos. Many artifacts were missing, while others lay scattered in pieces, bearing clear evidence of repeated tomb raids.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Comicomment: Deepening transatlantic rifts put NATO on shaky ground. ecns.cn Since the end of the Cold War, deeper structural tensions have emerged, with its bloc-based security model increasingly misaligned with the diverse interests of member states and a shifting multipolar world—evident in transatlantic divisions over the Middle East.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.

newarab (2026-04-19). Australia soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name. newarab.com

aljazeera (2026-04-19). Why Britain's far-right celebrates a saint revered in Palestine. aljazeera.com Hundreds of far-right "Britain First" supporters marched in the streets of Manchester to celebrate Saint George.

UMMID (2026-04-19). WB 10th Madhyamik Result 2026 Date Confirmed – Read Circular. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2026.

Willem Moore (2026-04-19). Farage's approval nosedives to lowest ever. thecanary.co Nigel Farage has been on something of a journey over the past few decades. To begin with, he was widely perceived as a joke — one which the BBC couldn't stop telling. Even after Farage was successful in pushing the public towards Brexit, he wasn't able to convert that momentum into electoral success. Since 2024, however, […] | By

UMMID (2026-04-19). 'Pigs as Pets': New Tool to Intimidate Indian Muslims. ummid.com In Delhi's Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs.

newarab (2026-04-19). France blames Hezbollah for French peacekeeper death in Lebanon. newarab.com A The attack follows "Everything points to Hezbollah being responsible for this attack," Macron said…

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.

AFSCME 3299 (2026-04-19). Thursday 5/14: AFSCME 3299 UCSF Strike at St. Francis & St. indybay.org St. Francis & St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco…

UMMID (2026-04-19). Kerala Minister was asked about SSLC, Plus Two 2026 results date, his response. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10, and Plus Two or Class 12th board examination 2026 results in May.

Ike Nur Jayanti (2026-04-19). The Tigray Conflict: Political Inclusivity and Security Challenges in the Horn of Africa. moderndiplomacy.eu Ethiopia, which has the second-largest population on the African continent and belongs to the category of the fastest-growing economy in the region, entered the darkest phase in its modern history when, in November 2020, the federal government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed carried out a massive military operation against the Tigray People's Liberation Front …

newarab (2026-04-19). Kamala Harris accuses Netanyahu of dragging US into Iran war. newarab.com Former US Vice President and presidential candidate In response to a question on the war at a Democratic Party event in Detroit on Saturday, Harris said that

Guest Blogger (2026-04-19). No, WHYY, a Heat Wave Is Not a 'Fingerprint of Climate Change'. wattsupwiththat.com Just as a single month's unusual cold is not proof that the planet is cooling, a single month's unusual warmth is likewise not some "fingerprint" of a climate emergency.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Delimitation Bill 2026 tabled as Parliament's Special Session begins. ummid.com The Narendra Modi-led BJP government tabled on the first day of the Parliament's Special Session Thursday April 16, 2026 three bills to implement 33% women's reservation in legislature, delimitation, and increase number of seats for Union Territories.

UMMID (2026-04-19). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.

newarab (2026-04-19). Insurgency-hit Nigeria strikes defence deal with Turkey. newarab.com

UMMID (2026-04-19). Italy suspends defence pact with Israel over Netanyahu's war mongering. ummid.com In a major setback for Netanyahu-led far right Zionist regime, Italy has suspended its defence deal with Israel over the ongoing war in the Middle East.

CAT (2026-04-19). Monday 4/20: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…

Vijay Prashad (2026-04-19). A Primer on the Petrodollar and the War on Iran. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prasad — Apr 16, 2026 | As you and I worry about how war and inflation will impact our families and nations, bond traders are fixated on the numbers on their screens, calculating what might happen to seemingly arcane financial instruments. Their job is to protect the treasure of the wealthy. For the past fifty years, the relative stability of the US dollar — above all as embodied in US Treasury securities — has rested in part on what is called the 'petrodollar' system. | When petroleum prices are relatively stable, the costs of production and transport are more predictable, inflation is…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Hainan Expo 2026: CCBC: We see growing positive momentum in China-Canada economic relations. ecns.cn With Canada serving as the Guest Country of Honor at this years Hainan Expo, China-Canada economic ties are seeing new opportunities emerge across various sectors.Our reporter Xu Yi spoke with a representative from the Canada-China Business Council for more insights.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Israeli military launches new incursion into Syria's Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's military launched a new incursion into Syria's Quneitra province late Saturday.

Bill McAuley (2026-04-19). Winter is on its way, but autumn just yet. independentaustralia.net

aljazeera (2026-04-19). Cash shortages grip Yemen despite currency stabilisation. aljazeera.com Cash-strapped Yemenis face rising frustration as exchange firms limit currency conversion amid ongoing liquidity crisis.

AHS Workers, Community Members (2026-04-19). Tuesday 5/5: Stop the Layoffs, Save Our Public Healthcare. indybay.org 55 Harrison Street, Oakland(Jack London Square)…

newarab (2026-04-19). Lebanese army restores road, bridge damaged by Israeli strikes. newarab.com In a statement, the military said it "fully reopened" a road linking the city of Nabatieh with the Khardali area, and had "partially reopened the Burj Rahal-Tyre bridge". | "Work is also underway to rehabilitate the Tayr Falsay-Tyre bridge…

_____ (2026-04-19). CPJ urges US lawmakers to enact reforms to protect press freedom from warrantless surveillance. CPJ Staff

_____ (2026-04-19). Ethiopian editor seized from Addis Standard newsroom by unidentified men. CPJ Staff

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Mexican authorities report possible oil spill detected near Pemex offshore Abkatun-Cantarell site. ecns.cn

Staff (2026-04-19). Progresismo mundial clausura cumbre en Barcelona contra guerras y ultraderecha. cubadebate.cu Entre el 17 y 18 de abril, la Fira de Barcelona acogió más de una treintena de eventos —conferencias, mesas redondas y coloquios—, con más de un centenar de ponentes y partidos políticos de todo el mundo. Entre los invitados más prominentes estuvieron los presidentes de Colombia, Gustavo Petro; México, Claudia Sheinbaum, y Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi.

Staff (2026-04-19). Canciller ruso insta a Trump a dialogar con Cuba en lugar de amenazar. cubadebate.cu Durante una rueda de prensa ofrecida el pasado 15 de abril en Pekín, al término de su visita a China, el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov, fue consultado por los medios sobre la situación en torno a Cuba.
| La pregunta hacía referencia directa a las palabras del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, quien el lunes aseguró que EE.UU. podría "pasar por Cuba".

Staff (2026-04-19). Cuba arranca con dos oros y un bronce en Panamericano de Judo. cubadebate.cu La primera jornada del torneo individual del Campeonato Panamericano Senior, que se celebra en Panamá dejó a Cuba dos medallas doradas y una de bronce. Según el sitio de la Federación Internacional, los títulos fueron para Jonathan Charón, en los 60 kilogramos (kg) y Orlando Polanco (66 kg).

Staff (2026-04-19). Pagan pensiones a jubilados en comercios no estatales: øCómo funciona esta experiencia piloto en La Habana? cubadebate.cu Por primera vez, de forma experimental, los beneficiarios pueden cobrar en establecimientos de actores económicos, con fuerte participación de las formas de gestión no estatal. La iniciativa es impulsada por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC), con el Banco Metropolitano (BANMET), el Gobierno en La Habana y el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS).

Staff (2026-04-19). México propone declaración contra intervención militar en Cuba. cubadebate.cu "Quiero proponer una declaración en contra de la intervención militar en Cuba. Que el diálogo y la paz prevalezcan", recalcó en la cita en la que participan el jefe del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, y los presidentes de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; Colombia, Gustavo Petro, y Uruguay, Yamadú Orsi, entre otros. Asimismo, alzó la voz contra el bloqueo a Cuba.

Staff (2026-04-19). Cancelan vuelos de Canadá a Estados Unidos debido al aumento del precio de la gasolina. cubadebate.cu La aerolínea Air Canada, la mayor línea aérea de Canadá, anunció que suspenderá todos sus vuelos directos desde Toronto y Montreal al Aeropuerto Internacional JFK de Nueva York durante cinco meses. Esta decisión se tomó debido a la grave escasez de combustible para aviones y al aumento de más del 100 % en los costos de suministro en el aeropuerto JFK.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-04-19). Diamond Jubilee – Leidesdorff Plaza – Historic Folsom – Rancho Rio de Los Americanos. indybay.org May 1966 at the height of the US Civil Rights Movement the Negro Museum and Library Association of Sacramento, Inc dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza to preserve authentic California History, today a failed BMB, DEI effort to fabricate reality remains hidden by design…

Staff (2026-04-19). Ya se distribuyen en Cuba los derivados del crudo donado por Rusia. cubadebate.cu Gasolina, diésel, fuel oil y gas licuado, obtenidos del procesamiento de las 100 000 toneladas de crudo donadas por Rusia, ya están siendo distribuidas en el territorio nacional, lo que ha permitido comenzar a reducir las afectaciones al servicio eléctrico y aliviar el déficit de combustible en sectores críticos como la salud y la generación distribuida.

Staff (2026-04-19). Naborí en Girón: 18 de abril. cubadebate.cu øEl pasado en la costa? øEl hambre, el frío, el crimen y el dolor? °No, compañeros! °Fuera terratenientes y banqueros! °Fuera gusanos del ayer sombrío! El pueblo avanza como inmenso río y hay que aguantarlo en sus impulsos fieros. Marchan los campesinos, los obreros y se desata el huracán del brío.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). 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.

aljazeera (2026-04-19). Real Sociedad upset Atletico Madrid to win fourth Copa del Rey title. aljazeera.com Real win the final of Spain's premier annual knockout football competition with a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.

_____ (2026-04-19). CPJ urges press freedom support in El Salvador in statement to Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. CPJ Staff

aljazeera (2026-04-19). LeBron, Lakers shock Rockets with Game 1 win in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Despite missing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers and LeBron James defeat Houston in opener.

aljazeera (2026-04-18). 'No regrets': Venezuela's Machado defends giving Nobel medal to Trump. aljazeera.com Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize after the US leader captured Nicolas Maduro.

| reuters | (2026-04-18). Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump. tribune.com.pk Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects". | Speaking to reporters in English aboard his flight to Angola for the third leg of his ambitious 10-day Africa tour, the first US pope said comments he made two days earlier in Cameroon decrying that the world was being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants" were not aimed at Trump. | That speech, said Leo, "was prepared two weeks ago, well before the president ever commented on myself and on the message of peace that…

newarab (2026-04-18). Israel uses Gaza tactics in Lebanon, establishes 'Yellow Line'. newarab.com Following the same tactics deployed in war-battered Israeli Army Radio on Friday night confirmed reports that the Yellow Line is up to 10 kilometres from the border, raising concerns that the demarcation can be used as justification by the Israeli military to target anyone who nears it. | A statement from the Israeli military on Saturday stated: "Over t…

Mondoweiss Palestine Bureau (2026-04-18). Israel's long history of stoking sectarian tensions in Lebanon, and what it means for the ceasefire. mondoweiss.net Netanyahu may have been "coerced" by Trump into a ceasefire with Lebanon, but this won't stop Israel from following a well-worn playbook: exploit sectarian divisions to weaken or disarm resistance while entrenching Israeli expansionism.

aljazeera (2026-04-18). French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack. aljazeera.com The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.

aljazeera (2026-04-18). Israel says established a 'yellow line' in Lebanon, as it has in Gaza. aljazeera.com It is the first time Israel has referred to such a 'yellow line' in Lebanon, after using a similar measure in Gaza.

Juan Cole (2026-04-18). Iran: Strait of Hormuz is Open; but with Conditions. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced on "X" Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open." | He "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran." | Araghchi's announcement came in the wake of an announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel…

newarab (2026-04-18). Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill one despite 'truce'. newarab.com At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in Israeli attacks on Lebanon on Saturday despite The 10-day truce came into effect at midnight on Friday, however, shortly after Israel launched new attacks in the south of the country. | A motorcyclist was killed and three others were wounded in shelling carried out by an Israeli drone on the town of Qounine in the An amb…

Skwawkbox (2026-04-18). Exclusive: Greens cave to smears, suspend Jewish anti-Zionist member for 'antisemitism'. thecanary.co The Green party has suspended well-known Brighton-based Jewish anti-Zionist Tony Greenstein, in response to complaints from who he claims are Israel lobbyists. Greenstein is one of the UK's most fearlessly outspoken anti-genocide activists. Panicked by the Green surge, the lobby has been targeting him for some time and trying to pressure the party into taking […] | By

WiBOPM (2026-04-18). Palestinian Prisoners' Day 2026. wibailoutpeople.org On Palestinian Prisoners' Day, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the freedom of all Palestinian political prisoners in apartheid Israel's prisons and detention centers. Take meaningful action today by escalating all BDS campaigns to further isolate Israel's regime of apartheid and genocide. We call for escalating BDS campaigns against corporations that are deeply involved in …

United World International (2026-04-18). Iran's war with no way out and an open stage for deception. unitedworldint.com A new cycle of negotiation and escalation from the Trump Administration Now we are witnessing a new cycle of negotiation and escalation from Trump and his team. While Washington tightens its grip on Iranian oil export routes, ending a brief waiver that allowed oil shipments to pass through, and announcing that commercial vessels have changed …

ecns.cn (2026-04-18). 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.

Kyle Anzalone (2026-04-18). Tehran Recloses Strait of Hormuz, US Prepared to Seize Iranian Tankers. news.antiwar.com Within a day of opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, Tehran reclosed it due to the US blockade of Iranian ports. President Donald Trump is preparing for the Navy to begin boarding Iranian vessels in international waters. In a statement, the Iranian government explained that it reopened the Strait on Friday due to …

Skwawkbox (2026-04-18). Starmer massively ratioed on Hormuz X post and rightly so. thecanary.co Keir Starmer's craven X post welcoming the 're-opening' of Iran's Strait of Hormuz has been massively ratioed — and deservedly so. A 'ratio' refers to the number of responses compared to the number of likes and shares. A post with many more replies than likes or shares is considered a disastrous one and a sign […] | By

Athanasios G. Platias (2026-04-18). U.S. Energy Dominance and the Remaking of the Global Order. moderndiplomacy.eu The sequence of events stretching from Venezuela to the war in Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the simultaneous degradation of Russian energy infrastructure by Ukraine appears, at first glance, as a series of disconnected crises. Looked at more closely, however, these developments reveal a coherent pattern. What appears as disruption begins …

newarab (2026-04-18). Iran attacks ships, asserting control of Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com Several ships came under Iranian fire in the Gulf on Saturday shortly after Tehran Iran's military re-imposed restrictions in the strategic waterway in protest at the US blockade on Iranian ports, just hours after the country's top diplomat At least eight oil…

Stephen Prager (2026-04-18). Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Return as Ceasefire Unravels. truthout.org The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is in grave peril after Iran announced on Saturday that, in response to the continued U.S. blockade, it would once again impose travel restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after briefly reopening it on Friday. Iran has used the strait — through which about 20% of the world's oil passes — as a chokepoint on Western commerce in response to the illegal U.S. |

Al Mayadeen English. (2026-04-18). Hormuz Strait Back To Previous State Amid US Blockade. popularresistance.org Iran's military announced that the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous operational status, placing it under "strict management and control" by the country's armed forces, following repeated violations of prior understandings by the United States. | In a statement, the spokesperson of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said Iran had earlier agreed, in good faith and within the framework of negotiations, to allow the managed passage of a limited number of oil tankers and commercial vessels through the strategic waterway.

| afp | (2026-04-18). Iran reimposes Hormuz curbs as peace talks hit critical phase. tribune.com.pk Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was again closed, but President Donald Trump said Tehran could not blackmail the United States by shutting the waterway. | Tehran said it was responding to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran's navy was ready to inflict "new bitter defeats" on its enemies. | US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, convened a White House Situation Room meeting to discuss the renewed crisis around the Strait of Hormuz and…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). VP stresses Hormuz management to help with sanctions removal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that Iran manages the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the end of the war hinges on the end of oppressive sanctions on the country.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Iran's show of power during war further bolsters Hezbollah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A high-ranking Hezbollah official says Iran's show of power following the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against the country has strengthened Hezbollah Resistance Movement much more than ever.

Joe Truzman (2026-04-18). Iran-linked group Ashab al Yamin surges attacks in European cities, claims 15 since March. longwarjournal.org The Iran-linked front organization Ashab al Yamin claimed eight attacks on what it describes as "American and Zionist interests" in European countries in April. The most recent statements by the group took responsibility for targeting multiple locations in London, including the Israeli embassy.

Dr.Nadia Helmy (2026-04-18). China and Israel's warning that will continue its attempts to overthrow the Iranian government. moderndiplomacy.eu Research centers affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army are closely monitoring developments in Israeli intelligence strategy, under the leadership of David Barnea, particularly with regard to the militarization of Israeli intelligence and the increasing public attempts to undermine the Iranian regime. We can analyze the stance of relevant Chinese intelligence, military, defense, and security …

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-18). Deescalation: Pakistan, allies close ranks. tribune.com.pk Pakistan and three key regional powers closed ranks on Saturday, reaffirming a coordinated diplomatic push to manage escalating Middle East tensions, as their foreign ministers met on the sidelines of a major international forum. | According to the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. | The meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to prevent further escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict and…

Ahmad Sharawi (2026-04-18). Iran's war against regional states: UAE bore the brunt, Iraqi Kurdistan still under fire. longwarjournal.org The ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since April 8, and large-scale Iranian barrages targeting predominantly Arab states have ended. However, some attacks, particularly against Iraqi Kurdistan, have continued.

Saboor Sakhizada (2026-04-18). America Wants Victory, Iran Wants Time. fairobserver.com Despite the removal of senior Iranian officials, Operation Epic Fury has yet to deliver the outcome Washington sought. As of last week, following 21 hours of direct talks facilitated by Pakistan, the US walked away from negotiations with its Iranian counterparts. As US Vice President JD Vance put it, "Iran has chosen not to accept…

| Anadolu Agency | (2026-04-18). Iran reviews proposals as Trump says 'very good talks going on'. tribune.com.pk Iran said on Saturday that it was reviewing proposals from the United States as President Donald Trump said that "very good" conversations were ongoing between the two countries amid a temporary ceasefire in their hostilities. | Iran's Press TV issued a statement on X from the Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council that Iran was reviewing proposals from the US that were delivered by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir during his visit to Tehran. | It said Iran had not yet given a response to them. | üî∫Recently, with the Pakistani ar…

UMMID (2026-04-18). US, Iran Talks: Islamabad is Stage, Failure is Script. ummid.com What unfolds in Islamabad is not diplomacy by design, but necessity by failure – an American search for an exit from a war it could not win, and an Iranian willingness to talk only on terms that secure its position, not pause its vulnerability.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Next round of US talks not yet approved by Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A local news outlet has found that Iran has so far not agreed to hold the next round of negotiations with the United States.

newarab (2026-04-18). Will US-Iran talks resume in Pakistan soon. newarab.com

aljazeera (2026-04-18). Al-Noor centre: A lifeline for blind children in Gaza. aljazeera.com Al-Noor is a UNRWA centre in Gaza providing education and support for visually impaired children.

aljazeera (2026-04-18). UNICEF 'outraged' after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza. aljazeera.com UN Children's Fund calls on Israeli authorities to investigate and 'ensure full accountability'.

Editor (2026-04-18). "I Felt Like a Monster" : Israeli Soldiers Break Silence on Gaza—and the System Behind It. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The official narrative isn't just cracking—it's being dismantled by the very people who carried it out. In a devastating investigation, Israeli soldiers are now speaking in their own words about what they did, what they witnessed, and what their commanders allowed in Gaza. These are not secondhand accusations or political attacks. They are …

scorinoco (2026-04-18). Luis Pérez Appointed as New President of Central Bank of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com During a televised meeting with the sectoral vice president of economy and finance, Calixto Ortega, and the minister of economy and finance, Anabel Pereira, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that Luis Pérez has been appointed as the new president of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV). This announcement follows the resignation of Laura Guerra, who served as president of the organization until now. | The economist Luis Pérez served as the BCV's vice president. | "I have received a communication from Dr. Laura Guerra, and she has submitted her resignation to the Central Bank of Venezuela. She w…

Staff (2026-04-18). Delcy Rodríguez Enacts New Organic Law of Mines; Welcomes IMF's Reinstatement of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez signed the Organic Law of Mines into effect. During the signing, she welcomed Venezuela's reinstatement in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after years of illegal exclusion. However, she clarified on Friday that her government does not have an indebtedness program planned. | Accompanied by Vice President for Economy and Finance Calixto Ortega and Minister for Economy and Finance Anabel Pereira, the acting president sealed a new chapter in the management of Venezuela's mining resources. The event included participation of workers from various mining u…

scorinoco (2026-04-18). Venezuela-Chevron Deal: Possible Effects on Venezuela's Energy Landscape. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led the signing of an agreement between the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and the US company Chevron to exchange energy assets. This step is expected to have a certain impact on Venezuela's energy market. | The agreement includes the transfer of a license for a gas field to Venezuela in exchange for the incorporation of the Ayacucho 8 block, located in the Orinoco Oil Belt, into the production for PetroPiar, Chevron's joint venture with PDVSA. | "This exchange agreement… will allow us to make significant progress in terms of production," said Rodríguez, a…

Associated Press (2026-04-18). 'Red flag' recruits: how record US$75 billion ICE expansion led to questionable hiring. scmp.com Their backgrounds stand out. And not in a good way. | Two bankruptcies and six law enforcement jobs in three years. An allegation of lying in a police report to justify a felony charge against an innocent woman — an incident that led to a US$75,000 settlement and criticism of his integrity. | A third job candidate once failed to graduate from a police academy, then lasted only three weeks in his only job as a police officer.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Next elections in Iran will likely be postponed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Organizers will probably postpone the elections for city councils, the Assembly of Experts, and parliamentary midterm seats in Iran due to wartime conditions, local Iranian media said Saturday.

Muhammad Salman (2026-04-18). The End of the Pillars: How TॠLâm Is Steering Vietnam Toward Beijing. moderndiplomacy.eu In mid-April, Vietnam's top leader TॠLâm will visit China;this meeting is going to signal a change that goes well beyond normal administrative reshuffling in the theater of Vietnamese politics. Then, on April 7, the National Assembly's unanimous election of Communist Party General Secretary TॠLâm as State President did not just fill a vacancy: …

BARRY (2026-04-18). Saying No to the Empire Is Not Enough. portside.org Saying No to the Empire Is Not Enough |

Eliana Perozo, Next City. (2026-04-18). HUD May End Support For Mixed-Status Immigrant Households. popularresistance.org Families with mixed immigration status may soon lose support from the Trump-era Department of Housing and Urban Development. In February, the agency announced a proposed rule that would prohibit "mixed-status" families, which include U.S. citizens and people without legal immigration status, from living in public and other subsidized housing. | HUD proposed a similar rule in 2019 that was ultimately blocked after receiving over 30,000 comments during the public comment period, with more than 95% of the comments in opposition to the rule. Now housing advocates are back at it again, with just days left to submit co…

Tom Tanuki (2026-04-18). Beneath the anti-Zionist Big Banana. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2026-04-18). 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.

Cameron Harrison, People's World. (2026-04-18). Answering Trump's War Threats, Cuban Workers Plan Mass May Day Rallies. popularresistance.org Havana—As the Trump administration tightens its energy blockade on Cuba and threatens war and regime change, the Cuban labor movement—along with all of Cuban society—is gearing up for a mass mobilization on May 1. The Workers' Central Union of Cuba (CTC) and its affiliates have issued a call for this year's May Day, International Workers' Day, to "defend the homeland." | Their labor movement's call comes at a moment of maximum pressure. On Jan. 29, the White House imposed a total oil blockade on Cuba, cutting off nearly all fuel supplies to the island of 11 million people.

hindustantimes (2026-04-18). Trump lied? Oil shortage hits US amid Iran war: This state's gasoline stock falls to lowest ever… hindustantimes.com California fuel stocks have plunged to record lows as the Iran war triggers an oil shock across the U.S. With gas prices soaring, a Hormuz blockade causing disruption, and Trump claiming victory, Americans are facing rising costs and new uncertainty. Could this become a full-blown energy crisis?

Ed Newman (2026-04-18). INTERVENTION BY MEXICAN PRESIDENT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM IN THE BARCELONA SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY / Saturday, April 18, 2026. radiohc.cu INTERVENTION BY MEXICAN PRESIDENT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM IN THE BARCELONA SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY | Thank you very much, President Sánchez. Thank you for the invitation. Thanks to all my colleagues—presidents, prime ministers, Gabriel Boric. | I come to the Summit for Democracy on behalf of a hardworking, creative, and resilient people, but above all a deeply generous people—a people that have learned to resist without hatred, to defend its rights without ceasing to respect others, to believe in peace even when history has placed difficult trials and tribulations before it. | I come on behalf of a caring peop…

Matt Sledge (2026-04-18). Crypto Critic Maxine Waters's New Primary Foe Got Over Two-Thirds of Money From Crypto. theintercept.com Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is the scourge of cryptocurrencies on Capitol Hill, burnishing her bona fides by supporting tighter oversight from her perch as ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee. If Democrats win the midterm elections, Waters is poised to become the chair of the influential committee. | Crypto donors are trying to make sure that never happens. | The woman mounting a long-shot challenge to Waters in California's 43rd Congressional District has drawn more than two-thirds of her donations from the cryptocurrency industry. | Nonprofit executive Myla Rahman, 53, who is running a…

| afp | (2026-04-18). Six killed in Kyiv gun attack. tribune.com.pk Six people were killed in Kyiv on Saturday after a gunman opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in the Ukrainian capital before being killed during an arrest attempt, officials said. | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that at least 14 people were hospitalised with wounds and trauma after the shooting and hostage-taking, which took place in a residential district in the city's south. | "He was holding hostages and, unfortunately, killed one of them. He killed four people right on the street. Another woman died in the hospital from severe injuries," Zelensky said on social media, adding that…

David Matthau (2026-04-18). New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Republicans hope to unseat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? New Jersey voters will cast their ballots in the What does a U.S. senator do?: | The U.S. Senate plays a

aljazeera (2026-04-18). "Lords of war." Brazil's president condemns UN Security Council. aljazeera.com Brazilian president has described the five permanent members of the UN Security Council as "Lords of War".

UMMID (2026-04-18). TS SSC Results 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana is declaring on its official website 'bse.telangana.gov.in' the results of the students who appeared in the TS SSC (Class 10) examination in 2026.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Floods affect more than 73k people across Afghanistan: UN. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — More than 73,000 people have been affected by recent flash floods across 31 provinces in Afghanistan over the past 12 days, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said.

WSWS (2026-04-18). Milei opens up Argentina's glaciers to destruction by mining companies. wsws.org The fascistic administration of President Javier Milei rammed through a bill modifying legal protections to glaciers to increase mining activity in the Andes.

ecns.cn (2026-04-18). 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.

aljazeera (2026-04-18). Curry, Warriors knocked out of NBA play-in tournament by Suns. aljazeera.com Stephen Curry struggled with just 17 points as the 2026 NBA champions season was ended by the Phoenix Suns in play-in.

geo.tv (2026-04-18). Iran navy ready to inflict 'new bitter defeats' on enemies: Mojtaba Khamenei. geo.tv

ecns.cn (2026-04-18). 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.

BILL (2026-04-18). He is Seriously, Frighteningly, Utterly, and Completely Losing His Mind. progressivehub.net ROBERT REICH | SUBSTACK…

Cira Pascual Marquina (2026-04-18). Sustaining Life, Building Communes: Vida Café Communal Economic Circuit (Part 4). mronline.org What emerges in Vida Café is not simply a set of solutions to a moment of crisis. It's the outline of a different logic: one in which production, infrastructure, and care are organized by the people themselves, and where the capacity to respond to immediate needs opens onto the possibility of something more.

WHYY (2026-04-18). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

BARRY (2026-04-18). Friday Nite Videos | April 17, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 17, 2026 |

DAVE (2026-04-18). Article Why American Life Expectancy Is Falling. portside.org Article Why American Life Expectancy Is Falling |

WHYY (2026-04-18). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

geo.tv (2026-04-18). Lebanese lives torn apart as Israel ceasefire loomed. geo.tv

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-18). Muslim states condemn Israel's Somaliland posting. tribune.com.pk Twelve countries, including Pakistan, on Saturday issued their "strongest condemnation" of Israel's decision to appoint a diplomatic representative to Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland, according to a joint statement released by the Foreign Office. | The statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Palestine, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan and Kuwait. | Israel appointed on Wednesday its first ambassador to Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland. Michael Lotem was appointed as a non-resident ambassador to Somaliland, the Israeli Fo…

APR editor (2026-04-18). Pacific Forum responds to current global fuel and energy challenges. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The Pacific Islands Forum troika Leaders have agreed to activate the Biketawa Declaration, placing the region on a co-ordinated high alert framework to respond to the unfolding global energy security crisis. The declaration was made by the leaders of the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Palau following discussions in Nadi, Fiji, on Friday in…

Abul Rizvi (2026-04-18). Australian Values compliance for One Nation voters? Well done Angus! independentaustralia.net

newarab (2026-04-18). London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged to intervene in Nakba march ban. newarab.com

| APP | (2026-04-18). Pak warns against UN mission funding shortfall. tribune.com.pk Pakistan, which contributes troops to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has warned that funding shortfalls were weakening the mission's capacity to protect civilians, ensure safety, and maintain political stabilization in the world's youngest, yet highly fragile, nation. | "The ongoing liquidity crisis is affecting UNMISS mandate implementation, while year long delays in reimbursements continue to place additional strain on troop- and police-contributing countries," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council on Frid…

WSWS (2026-04-18). Massive fire at 1 of Australia's 2 remaining oil refineries. wsws.org Around 50 workers on site when the blaze erupted escaped without injury, but some were forced to literally run for their lives.

newarab (2026-04-18). Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in West Bank. newarab.com Security and local sources reported that Israeli forces shot and killed a 25-year-old man identified as Ahmad Abu Ghaliyeh al-Suwaiti. | Israeli authorities later claimed the man was attempting to approach the illegal Israeli settlement of Ne…

Arthur Michelino (2026-04-18). Why The Middle East Crisis Cannot Be Read Through Power Alone. moderndiplomacy.eu There is another way to read the ongoing Middle East crisis, one that makes legible what standard analysis consistently struggles to explain. It begins not with capability but with the geometry of the system through which capability must travel to produce effects. The United States and its partners possess overwhelming military superiority over Iran, and …

WSWS (2026-04-18). Wall Street Journal announces the era of the "mega layoff" wsws.org The cost of their attempts to sustain massive debt, while also financing the massive cost to society of the corporate oligarchy itself, can only be carved out of the backs of the working class under capitalism.

| Anadolu Agency | (2026-04-18). Pakistan, 11 Muslim countries uphold Somalia's sovereignty and slam Israeli appointment of Somaliland envoy. tribune.com.pk Pakistan and the foreign ministers of 11 other Muslim countries on Saturday condemned Israel's appointment of a diplomatic representative to the "so-called Somaliland", terming it a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity" of the Federal Republic of Somalia. | The condemnation came two days after Israel appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland, months after it officially recognised the contentious breakaway region in Somalia. | According to a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Indonesia, Palestine,…

Guest Blogger (2026-04-18). Schadenfreude Of the Week: Majority of New York's Pending Wind and Solar Projects Getting Canceled. wattsupwiththat.com It's the feel-good story of the week, if you don't mind taking joy from others' misfortunes. When it comes to the wind and solar energy grifters, I don't mind a bit taking joy from their misfortunes.

underdog (2026-04-18). 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.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). VIDEO: IFRC dep.SG visits Gandhi Hospital in Tehran after war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Deputy Secretary-General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Xavier Castellanos visited Gandhi Hospital in Tehran, which was targeted by a US-Israeli attack on second day of the imposed war.

| Irshad Ansari | (2026-04-18). 'IMF board nod awaited for next tranche'. tribune.com.pk Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with approval from the lender's executive board expected shortly. | The step would unlock the next tranche of funding as the country signals a return to global financial markets. | According to the finance ministry, the minister shared the development during a meeting with representatives of S&P Global Ratings, where discussions focused on Pakistan's improving economic outlook and re-engagement with international markets. | He said the staff-level agreement with the IMF had been fin…

mforinoco (2026-04-18). Blank and Null Votes in Peru Exceed All Candidates. orinocotribune.com With 93.34% of the ballots processed by the ONPE, blank and null votes in the Peruvian presidential elections exceed each of the candidates. | Blank and null votes in Peru's presidential elections have surpassed 3 million, a figure higher than the votes received by right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, who leads the official count by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) with 93.34% of the votes tallied. | Between these two categories, 3,142,121 votes have been registered, equivalent to 16.63% of the total cast, while Fujimori has obtained 2,685,995 votes (14.22% of the total), representing 17.05% of v…

Kwasi Cudjoe (2026-04-18). Young men, masculinity and states of emergency in the Caribbean. globalvoices.org Under state of emergency regulations, search powers expand and detention without charge becomes permissible | Originally published on Feature image via In many communities across Trinidad and Tobago, the twin-island nation at the southernmost end of the Caribbean archipelago, the presence of the state is highly visible during periods of heightened security, especially…

Sophia Schmidt (2026-04-18). Philadelphians who care for vacant side yards form group to push for easier land-acquisition process. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dominique Johnson has cleaned up litter, removed weeds and trimmed trees on a vacant lot beside his family's home in North Philadelphia for around 20 years. | He hoped to acquire the lot from the Philadelphia Land Bank and said he submitted two

Pacific Media Watch (2026-04-18). Alternative Jewish Voices launches new access radio programme. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Alternative Jewish Voices | Sh'ma Koleinu — a collective of anti-Zionist Jews from the Far North to Dunedin — launched its new radio programme today. Rick Sahar and Marilyn Garson will host AJV Radio every other Saturday at 5.00 pm. Tune in for issues and ideas, solidarity movement news, Jewish culture and…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). IRGC says 8 terrorists killed, injured in Iraqi Kurdistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The IRGC said in a statement on Saturday that the bases of the Democratic Party terrorist group in the Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq were identified and targeted by the IRGC forces.

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-18). UK's counterterror police probe another London arson attack. scmp.com UK counterterror officers are investigating an arson attack on a shop in an area of London with a large Jewish population, police said on Saturday, following similar incidents in recent weeks. | No one was injured in the fire on late Friday in Hendon, in the northwest of Britain's capital, London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement, without specifying the business targeted.

Kurt Stand (2026-04-18). Two Visions: Politics of Love, or Politics of Fear? portside.org Two Visions: Politics of Love, or Politics of Fear? |

Ed Newman (2026-04-18). Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum proposes declaration against military intervention in Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed a declaration against military intervention in Cuba during her speech at the IV Summit in Defense of Democracy. | At the event, part of the Global Progressive Mobilization (GPM) initiative taking place in Barcelona, Sheinbaum vehemently defended Cuba's independence and sovereignty. | "I want to propose a declaration against military intervention in Cuba. May dialogue and peace prevail," she emphasized at the summit, which is being attended by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the presidents of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da…

Guest Blogger (2026-04-18). When Primate Politics Turn Deadly: 'Civil War' Shattering Uganda's Ngogo Chimps. wattsupwiththat.com That being said, I must admit I did not have "chimpanzee civil war" on my 2026 bingo card.

Tamara Pearson (2026-04-18). US Mining Plan Will Sacrifice Mexico's Environment for Weapons and Tech. truthout.org The U.S. and Mexico have established a mining agreement which has Indigenous and other residents of the Sierra Norte mountains, as well as activists around Mexico, worried. Announced on February 4, the U.S.-Mexico Action Plan on Critical Minerals aims to guarantee the U.S.'s supply of minerals for its arms industry, technology like data centers and smartphones, and the so-called energy… |

Yonatan Englender (2026-04-18). Help wanted in Israel: Hangman. Steady work, benefits and strong sense of purpose guaranteed. haaretz.com The State of Israel seeks a proud, robust Jew who's willing to look a condemned Palestinian in the eye without flinching. Women need not apply…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Mashhad hosts gathering to show solidarity btw Iran, Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The shrine city of Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi province has hosted a gathering of the solidarity with the two nations of Iran and Pakistan and in support for the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

| Reuters | (2026-04-18). New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China. tribune.com.pk New Zealand on Saturday defended the actions of a military patrol aircraft flight near China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests. | China's foreign ministry said on Friday that a New Zealand P-8A patrol aircraft had "conducted continuous close-in reconnaissance and harassment in the airspace and waters of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea". | "The action undermined China's security interests, increased risks of misunderstanding and miscalculation, and gravely disrupted the order of civil aviation," spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, according to an official transcript. | Read: Trump sees "go…

aljazeera (2026-04-18). Mexico arrests suspected Hungarian drug trafficker amid crime crackdown. aljazeera.com Fugitive Janos Balla, 48, was arrested in Quintana Roo as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to increase cartel arrests.

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-04-18). We Should Not Fear The Tyrants; The Tyrants Should Fear Us. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If there were a thousand people living on an island, and one of them began making life miserable for everyone else, there would soon be 999 people living on the island. | How strange, then, that a few oligarchs and empire managers get to push around an entire planet full of humans. | I mean, right now we're all sitting around hoping a few sociopaths in Washington and Tel Aviv don't collapse the global economy with their reckless warmongering against Iran. There are so many of us and so few of them, a…

Chen Maanit (2026-04-18). justice minister to convene judicial committee amid high court pressure. haaretz.com Justice Minister Levin scheduled the first meeting since January 2025 while refusing to appoint the missing four Supreme Court justices unless his political allies who helped author the judicial overhaul legislation are also chosen…

Editor (2026-04-18). Chris Hedges LIVE The Iran War the Fall of the American Empire. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report ; ⚪ Chris Hedges: | Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize—winning journalist who was a foreign correspondent for fifteen years for The New York Times, where he served as the Middle East Bureau Chief and Balkan Bureau Chief for the paper. He previously worked overseas for The Dallas Morning News, The Christian Science Monitor, and NPR. He is the host of show The Chris Hedges Report. | He was a member of the team that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for The New York Times co…

bwitanek (2026-04-18). Barry Bendar CD4: Why I am Running Green NJ Congress Must Block for Peace, Andres Jinete CD12 Supports Peace Block Call. fightbackbetter.com The following statement has been provided to FightBackBetter by Barry Bendar, who is the NJ Green Party candidate for Congress…

A A (2026-04-18). China, Iran, USA: A complex Game of Power. strategic-culture.su From Washington's perspective, the alliance between Tehran and Beijing is a strategic nightmare. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…

Mattea Kramer (2026-04-18). After Loneliness: Left for Dead in Donald Trump's America, Communal Life Stirs. fairobserver.com All the way back in 2023, US Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy diagnosed Americans as suffering from an epidemic of loneliness. More recently, amid the rise of alleged American fascism, I started to notice that people were not only lonely but had also begun referring to the world as simply "the news." Perceived that way…

Reuters (2026-04-18). US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom — for now. scmp.com A US appeals court allowed President Donald ‚Å Trump's administration on ‚Å Friday night to continue construction ‚Å of a US$400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, setting a June hearing to review a Washington judge's order halting the project. | An order by a three-judge ‚Äåpanel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit put the lower court's preliminary injunction on hold for now, giving the panel time to consider the US Justice Department's…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Iran runner-up at 2026 World Taekwondo Junior C'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iran has become the vice champions at the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships.

UMMID (2026-04-18). Ronaldo, Joao Felix shine as Al-Nassr sets new SPL record beating Al-Akhdoud. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: Portuguese footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix shined as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Akhdoud 2-0 Saturday April 11, 2026 in their 28th Saudi Pro League match this season.

Scott Ritter (2026-04-18). Rusia amenaza con atacar a Finlandia y los países bálticos. thealtworld.com Scott Ritter es exmayor, oficial de inteligencia, marine de los Estados Unidos y exinspector de armas de la ONU. | Ritter analiza la amenaza de Rusia de llevar a cabo un ataque de represalia contra objetivos europeos.

A a (2026-04-18). Sánchez a Pechino e la via spagnola: come Madrid puà≤ aiutare l'Europa a emanciparsi dalla "tutela strategica" di Washington. strategic-culture.su La quarta visita di Pedro Sánchez in Cina in quattro anni non è soltanto un gesto bilaterale di cortesia diplomatica. àà il segnale di una linea politica sempre più riconoscibile: la Spagna cerca margini di autonomia strategica, valorizza il rapporto con Pechino e puà≤ indicare all'Unione Europea una strada meno subordinata agli Stati Uniti.

Staff (2026-04-18). Instalaciones de Salud de Yaguajay se benefician con paneles solares de dos kilowatts. cubadebate.cu Ocho unidades asistenciales del municipio Yaguajay recibieron kits de paneles solares de dos kilowatts, los cuales garantizan la iluminación de cuerpos de guardia y otras áreas de mayor acceso, explicó a Escambray Jorge Luis Ramón Plasencia, jefe de Administración de la Unidad Presupuestada Salud del norte espirituano.

Ed Newman (2026-04-18). Italians reaffirm unwavering support for Cuba at ANAIC Congress. radiohc.cu During the XIV Congress of the National Association of Friendship between Italy and Cuba (ANACI), which began on Friday in Montesilvano, near Pescara, solidarity with the island in the fight against the blockade and threats from the United States was reaffirmed. | On the first day, speaking on behalf of local authorities were the mayor of Montesilvano, Ottavio de Martinis, and the vice president of the Abruzzo region, Antonio Biasioli. They highlighted the importance of ANACI, which will celebrate its 65th anniversary on April 19, when this meeting concludes. | Also participating were the regional secretary of th…

Staff (2026-04-18). Declaración Final del V Coloquio Internacional Patria. cubadebate.cu Los participantes en el V Coloquio Internacional Patria, celebrado del 16 al 18 de abril de 2026 en La Habana, Cuba, reunidos en una cita dedicada al centenario de Fidel Castro y al 65 aniversario de Invasión por Playa Girón, reafirmamos el carácter profundamente político, histórico y estratégico de este encuentro, que rinde homenaje a la primera gran derrota del imperialismo en América y a la vigencia de las ideas emancipadoras de la Revolución cubana.

Staff (2026-04-18). La Visita pendiente (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Los apremios de la responsabilidad y del Coloquio Internacional Patria le impidieron pasar a apreciar las nuevas experiencias comunicativas de Ideas Multimedios. . Así que no podía dejar también de regresar para saludarles y seguir conspirando por la comunicación de la Revolución.

Staff (2026-04-18). Manolo de los Santos en el V Coloquio Patria: "Fidel no daba discursos, dirigía cursos de formación política" cubadebate.cu Al cierre del V Coloquio Internacional Patria, el director de The People's Forum, Manolo de los Santos, ofreció la conferencia magistral "La palabra hecha Revolución: Fidel y la comunicación", que se convirtió en una verdadera clase de historia, política y estrategia comunicacional. Frente a un auditorio atento, el intelectual comenzó llevándonos de vuelta a Fidel.

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-04-18). Real Sociedad Wins the Copa del Rey. radiohc.cu Havana, April 18 (RHC) — Real Sociedad edged Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey for a fourth time in the club's history after a 2-2 draw in a gripping final on Saturday in Seville. | After Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez missed from the spot for Diego Simeone's Atletico, Pablo Marin smashed home his kick to claim victory for the Basque side. | Ander Barrenetxea had headed Real Sociedad ahead after just 14 seconds, with Ademola Lookman levelling for Atletico. | Mikel Oyarzabal put the Basque side ahead from the penalty spot before the break, but Alvarez rescued Atletico and forced e…

A A (2026-04-18). La lunga prospettiva di questa tragica guerra. strategic-culture.su àà passato già più di un mese dall'inizio della Terza Guerra del Golfo. àà giunto il momento di fare alcuni calcoli e proiezioni. | Segue nostro Tirare le somme | àà passato già più di un mese dall'inizio della Terza Guerra del Golfo. àà giunto il momento di fare alcuni calcoli e proiezioni. | Anzitutto, le considerazioni preliminari e lo status quo del conflitto. | L'Iran ha dimostrato al mondo intero che l'O…

WSWS (2026-04-18). Trump administration continues torment of El Gamal family as detained mother remains in severe pain. wsws.org Hayam El Gamal, mother of five children, was taken to the emergency room earlier this month after repeated medical complaints were ignored at the Dilley detention camp.

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