(2026-04-14). Double defeat for Vance as failed Iran talks and Orban's exit bruise US vice-president. scmp.com J.D. Vance had two jobs last week: get an Iran deal and keep Hungary's Viktor Orban in power. Neither happened for the US vice-president. | The 41-year-old Vance looked exhausted as he left Pakistan on Sunday after 21 hours that failed to produce an agreement with Tehran to end a war he had never wanted to begin with. | At a terse press conference in Islamabad, Vance delivered the "bad news" and took just three questions before getting on a plane for the long flight back home.
(2026-04-14). Silent Strategy: Is the US Blockade Part of a Hidden Islamabad Deal? thinktank.pk The recent decision by the United States to impose a blockade on Iranian ports has added a new layer of complexity to an already volatile geopolitical environment. What makes this development particularly striking is not just the blockade itself, but the timing—coinciding with the ongoing "Islamabad Talks"—and the notable absence of aggressive or "hard statements" …
(2026-04-14). US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks. newarab.com 
After a sleepless and at times tense night in The weekend meeting to resolve the
(2026-04-14). Pakistan proposes fresh round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad: report. geo.tv 
Security personnel check vehicles at a checkpoint near Serena Hotel following USand Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. — ReutersPakistan continues mediation as US and Iran explore options for renewed talks.Fresh negotiations likely before ceasefire expiry; venue yet to…
(2026-04-14). Lacing up LBJ's shoes, Trump is walking willingly into a trap. responsiblestatecraft.org The velocity at which President Trump's war on Iran has spiraled out of control is unsurprising. History neither repeats nor rhymes, but patterns flash like neon signs in the recent U.S. experience in the Greater Middle East. The combination of underestimating the enemy, overestimating one's own power, and altogether ignoring the need for a clear definition of victory leads to escalation with no end in sight. The president raced to the top of the escalatory ladder, threatening to destroy Iranian civilization on April 7. Mercifully, he backed down and offered a ceasefire, leading to a single day of peace talks…
(2026-04-14). PSX surges over 4,000 points on hopes of US-Iran talks resumption. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a distinctly bullish note as a renewed whisper of global calm set the tone for trading on Tuesday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged sharply in early hours, reflecting a wave of optimism among investors. At 9: 39am, the index was hovering around 164,322.07, with gains of 3,730.74 points or 2.32%. It was then trading at 164,782.58, advancing with 4,191.25 points, or 2.61% at 12: 34pm. | The rally follows growing expectations of a possible resumption of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, reviving hopes of de-escalation in a conflict that has shaken glo…
(2026-04-14). Trump risks war backlash from the heartland: American farmers. responsiblestatecraft.org The already fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to give way over the weekend, after talks in Islamabad collapsed and President Donald Trump
(2026-04-14). Lebanon wants partnership. Israel wants it to be a tool against Iran and Hezbollah. haaretz.com Iranian intervention in the war in Lebanon has highlighted the dangers facing Beirut, ahead of negotiations that will test its sovereignty and determine the future of the country. But as long as Israel remains focused on continued fighting, the most that can be hoped for is tactical achievements — not strategic gains…
(2026-04-14). IRGC's plan to break Trump's naval blockade scares US military after 1 month of 'failed' ops? | Hormuz. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 12 that the U.S. Navy would move to lock down the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations with Iran failed to produce a lasting agreement. Trump also declared that U.S. forces would intercept, on global seas, any ship that continued to pay transit tolls or fees to Iran, signalling a bid to choke off Tehran's maritime revenue. Later, the U.S. military announced that a naval blockade on Iran would formally begin from 10 a.m. Eastern Time on April 13, setting a precise start time for the operation. American commanders stated that they would seek to blockade all maritime traffic…
(2026-04-14). Iranian politician to UWI: Iran entered negotiations with the upper hand; the U.S. must separate its national interests from the interests of the Zionist regime. unitedworldint.com Interview with Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, the deputy chief of staff of the Iranian presidential office and former spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran After 40 days of all-out war and reaching a ceasefire position, we witnessed inconclusive negotiations between the Iranian and American sides in Islamabad, …
(2026-04-14). How Many People Have the US and Israel Killed in Iran? juancole.com ( The world must use this pause in the war to push for a permanent ceasefire and peace agreement, but we must also start to assess the true human cost of the war—something the US is always reluctant to do in its wa…
(2026-04-14). Thursday 4/16: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-14). Thursday 4/16: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
hawaiitribune-herald.com (2026-04-14). Were stuck with an unchecked mad king until JanuaryAmid all the alarming and unhinged comments of the president of the United States in recent days threatening Iran with genocide ' remarks beyond even the usual cray-cray blather from Donald Trump ' it was a statement from his spokesperson on Tuesday that really put the madness in the White House in perspective. | | "Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," Karoline Leavitt said.
(2026-04-14). Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello: Some Beneficiaries of Amnesty Seek to Incite Violence. orinocotribune.com Many of those who benefited from the Amnesty Law are now seeking to incite violence. This statement was made on Monday by the secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, during the weekly PSUV press conference. | "We have always emerged stronger from amnesty processes, and they come out seeking to continue the violence. How many of those who were released under the Amnesty Law are already out there like madmen, making calls for violence? Stay calm. Go to the election you are in, and that is it, be coherent," he stated. | He reminded everyone that the Amnesty Law only…
(2026-04-14). Venezuela Welcomes Hundreds of Returning Citizens from US as Part of Return to the Homeland Program. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The repatriation process, governed by the 2025 bilateral agreeme…
(2026-04-14). Cuba remembers Hugo Chávez's historic rescue after 2002 coup. radiohc.cu Cubans and Venezuelans commemorated the historic return of Commander Hugo Chávez to power after the failed coup that led to his kidnapping in 2002. | At the Casa del Alba Cultural Center in Havana, those present recalled the rescue of the Bolivarian leader, which allowed for the restoration of constitutional order in the nation and the continuation of the revolutionary process that began three years earlier. | According to Venezuela's ambassador to Cuba, Orlando Maneiro, the immediate popular reaction and that of loyal military forces was not accidental, but rather the result of a process of raising awareness pro…
(2026-04-14). ASEAN backs U.S.-Iran ceasefire, calls for safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn ASEAN foreign ministers voiced support on Monday for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and called for safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its critical role in global energy security.
(2026-04-14). Trump threatens to strike Iranian ship close to U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. military will "eliminate" any Iranian ship if it comes close to the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-14). Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz would run counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a full and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means remains the fundamental way to resolve the crisis.
(2026-04-14). Double blockade on Strait of Hormuz may again set Gulf ablaze. haaretz.com Despite Trump's latest move, all outcomes remain on the table – from agreement between the U.S. and Iran to a major regional war ‚ñ The search for a victory image in Lebanon could trip up the IDF ‚ñ And as he strengthens his grip on the security establishment through appointments, Netanyahu descends again into cheapen the Holocaust…
(2026-04-14). Will Trump's Blockade of Hormuz spark Conflict with China? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — For the Trump administration to announce a blockade on shipping from the Strait of Hormuz is very much like the person sitting on a tall tree branch and sawing on the part of the branch between the tree and that individual. | If the point is to reopen the Gulf to shipping, US Navy threats to civilian commercial vessels are not going to help. Ships have to be worried now about both the Iranian and the US, both of them notoriously trigger-happy. | If the US Navy establishes some sort of protocol with the tankers such that it will allow vessels to transit that do not berth at Iran…
(2026-04-14). Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: The next phase in the Iran war. wsws.org The blockade is an act of war and an act of international piracy. The World Socialist Web Site condemns this criminal action, directed against Iran and against the working class of the entire world.
(2026-04-14). Pakistan betrays Trump? Debuts new trade Corridor as US plans to choke Iran ports with blockade. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions and a proposed U.S. naval blockade targeting Iran, Pakistan has unveiled a new trade corridor linking Gwadar to Central Asia via Iranian territory. The move, positioned as an economic boost, comes even as Islamabad plays mediator between Tehran and Washington—raising questions about a strategic balancing act. With shipments already moving toward Uzbekistan, the corridor signals deeper regional connectivity while potentially undercutting U.S. pressure tactics in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
(2026-04-14). U.S. signals add to instability in Hormuz shipping: report. ecns.cn The photo released on July 21, 2019 shows the British oil tanker"Stena Impero"surrounded by speedboats of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corpsin the Strait of Hormuz, Iran..A total of 172 crude oil tankers are currently en route to the region.
(2026-04-14). After 'Hitler taunt', Turkey launches all-out strike on Netanyahu: 'Ankara is their new enemy…'. hindustantimes.com Tensions between Turkey and Israel are rapidly escalating as Ankara issues sharp warnings against Benjamin Netanyahu amid the broader Iran conflict. Hakan Fidan accused Israel of seeking a "new enemy" after Iran, hinting that Turkey could be next in line. The rhetoric marks a serious strain within the wider Western alliance framework, with a NATO member openly criticising Israel's actions and cautioning against further regional escalation.
(2026-04-14). EconoScope | U.S.-Israeli war on Iran costs $2 billion per day, driving up global costs. ecns.cn The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is hitting ordinary Americans in their wallets, with rising gasoline prices, more expensive food, higher mortgage rates, and a surge in fertilizer costs.
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Bangladesh's Energy Crisis worsens as US-Israeli War on Iran Drags on. juancole.com
(2026-04-14). Israeli reservist killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-14). Il Golem ha issato la bandiera bianca. strategic-culture.su Se gli USA hanno alzato la bandiera bianca sventolata dalle mani di Mr. President, non perdiamo l'attenzione sugli eventi: quella bandiera è già il sudario impregnato di sangue di nuovi martiri. E qualcuno, prima o dopo, chiederà vendetta. | Segue nostro Epic fail | Ricapitolando: 8 aprile, gli USA si tirano indietro, l'Iran ha avuto militarmente la meglio, Israele sta cadendo a pezzi. Tradotto in lingua popolare: cessate-il-fuoco di due…
(2026-04-14). Understanding the Iran war in the context of U.S. imperialism. mondoweiss.net 
Michael Arria speaks with Afshin Matin-Asgari about his new book, "Axis of Empire," and how the history of Iran—U.S. relations offers crucial context for understanding Trump's current war.
(2026-04-14). Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an end to US military support for its ally. | Demonstrators included anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, which said around 90 people were detained. | Among those detained was whistleblower Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier and WikiLeaks source. | The New York City Police Department said there were "multiple" arrests but did not provide a number. | Clips ‚Å from the protests s…
(2026-04-14). IMF, World Bank, IEA urge countries to stop hoarding energy. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-14). This Week in People's History, Apr 15—21, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Apr 15—21, 2026 |
(2026-04-14). Hong Kong counts down to National Security Education Day with events rallying public for shared security responsibility. ecns.cn HONG KONG, April 12 ⚪ As Hong Kong gears up for the upcoming National Security Education Day on April 15, a series of events have highlighted the pivotal role of coordinated development and security in sustaining the citys prosperity and stability.
(2026-04-14). How Organizers Are Addressing Sexual Volence in Movement Spaces. scheerpost.com The revelations about Cesar Chavez underscore the need to reckon with sexual abuse by changing organizing cultures and following workers' lead. Victoria Valenzuela for Waging Nonviolence When Dolores Huerta came out about the abuse she suffered from Cesar Chavez, Jenna Peters-Golden was not that surprised, because they had seen similar situations before. "I feel sadness, of course, …
(2026-04-14). Cuban Workers' Federation announces activities for May Day in resistance. radiohc.cu The Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC) has presented the details of its program of activities for International Workers' Day, which Cuba will celebrate amid the imperialist policies that seek to suffocate the Cuban people in order to destroy the Revolution. | The announcement of the activities was made by Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, president of the organizing committee of the XXII Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), who was accompanied by the other members of the committee and the secretaries of the National Unions that make up the organization. | Under the central slogan "The Homeland Defends Itsel…
(2026-04-14). North Korea tests cruise, anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday. | Leader Kim Jong Un observed the test alongside senior defence officials and naval commanders, the report said. | Two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-warship missiles were fired to check the warship's integrated weapons command system, train crews in missile-launch procedures and verify the accuracy and anti-jamming performance of upgraded navigation systems, KCNA said. | The cruise missiles flew for…
(2026-04-14). Spanish premier gives a speech at Beijing's Tsinghua University. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, April 13, 2026.
(2026-04-14). Unitree's humanoid robot reaches 10 m/s in test run. ecns.cn Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics said its H1 humanoid robot has reached a top running speed of 10 meters per second (36 km/h) during a test, a pace comparable to the top speed of Usain Bolt, the world's fastest sprinter.
(2026-04-14). BYD executive becomes first A-share CFO to earn over 10 mln yuan annually. ecns.cn Chinese new energy vehicle producer giant BYD has revealed in its 2025 annual report that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Zhou Yalin earned a pre-tax annual salary of 10.135 million yuan (about $1.48 million), making her the first CFO among China's A-share listed companies to surpass the 10 million yuan mark.
(2026-04-14). Spanish PM's visit to sustain exchanges. ecns.cn Honoring his commitment to make annual trips to China, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez kicked off his fourth visit in as many years to the worlds second-largest economy on Saturday to sustain the momentum of close bilateral high-level exchanges.
(2026-04-14). Capitalism is the problem. Ecosocialism is the solution. mronline.org 
A curious feature of capitalism is that it masks the social nature of its form of production, making it appear as if the commodities produced by "the aggregate labour of society" were actually produced "naturally", autonomously, of their "own accord", especially when they are encountered as finished products in the market to be bought and consumed (Capital, Volume 1, 165).
(2026-04-14). FM Wang urges renewed effort to preserve Middle East ceasefire. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the ceasefire in the Middle East remains highly fragile and that the region is at a critical turning point, urging all sides to prevent a renewed outbreak of fighting and sustain the hard-won truce.
(2026-04-14). FinMin says 'all options on table' to replace $3.5b UAE loan, shore up reserves. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, loans from other countries and commercial debt to replace a $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and manage its foreign reserves, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said. | Aurangzeb also told Reuters the shock from the ongoing war in the Middle East meant that Pakistan must consider a strategic petroleum reserve and a faster switch to renewable energy. | "All options are on the table," Aurangzeb said when asked if the government was in talks with Saudi Arabia for a loan that could replace the UAE facility.
(2026-04-14). Highlights of Inner Mongolia FTZ in 90 seconds. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, according to a plan made public by the State Council.
(2026-04-14). Kruger at 100: A South African conversation story. sanews.gov.za Kruger at 100: A South African conversation story | By Niko Allie | For many South Africans, the Kruger National Park (KNP), affectionally known as Kruger to many, has been our window into the wild. Every visit to this iconic national treasure is an opportunity to interact with nature and possibly view the Big 5. | On 31 May 2026, the Kruger National Park reaches a historic milestone, marking 100 years of conservation excellence and wildlife protection since its establishment in 1926. | Today the Kruger attracts nearly two million visitors annually and has retained its standing as a top African safari destinati…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/15: SF Public Workers Rally Against SF Mayor Lurie Layoffs At SF General. indybay.org In front of Bld 25 at roundabout | SF General Strike…
(2026-04-14). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-14). Cultural relics from Sui Dynasty on display in Beijing. ecns.cn The National Museum of China is hosting the exhibition "Li Jingxun and Her Era" in Beijing, showcasing hundreds of cultural relics that vividly depict the political system, economic exchanges, social life, and ethnic integration of the Sui Dynasty (581-618).
(2026-04-14). Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam. aljazeera.com Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.
(2026-04-14). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-14). SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting. sanews.gov.za SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting | South Africa and Germany have agreed to upgrade their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, marking a major outcome of the 12th German-South African Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting held in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. | In a joint press statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the two countries said the move will intensify high-level dialogue on strategic issues, including peace and security, multilateral cooperation and democratic resilience. | "Germany and South Africa will u…
(2026-04-14). Driving inclusive growth through local economic development. sanews.gov.za Driving inclusive growth through local economic development | By William Baloyi | "Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all." As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action. ⚪ It challenges governments to act with urgency and purpose to grow the economy, advance social justice, protect the environment, and strengthen governance – all at the same time. At the centre of this effort lies the need to unlock the full potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through coherent policy, efficie…
(2026-04-14). **The San Francisco Paradox** just one thing a set of contradictions that keep. indybay.org **The San Francisco Paradox** isn't just one thing — it's a set of contradictions that keep coming up in articles, research, and even stand-up sets. Here's how people usually describe it:…
(2026-04-14). Tuesday 4/28: Trillion-Gallon Time Bomb: Inside the Oil Industry's Toxic Wastewater Pollution Crisis. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-14). United Auto Workers rally in Three Rivers, Michigan aims to contain growing anger as American Axle workers face looming contract expiration. wsws.org As a May 31 contract deadline approaches for 1,000 American Axle workers in Three Rivers, Michigan UAW President Fain spoke at a "kickoff" rally aimed to channel anger over declining living standards behind the union apparatus and the Democratic Party.
(2026-04-14). China ready to further play constructive role for peace in Gulf region: Premier Li. ecns.cn Noting that China and the UAE are comprehensive strategic partners, Li said that the two countries have a profound traditional friendship and have long supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests.
(2026-04-14). From Records to Glory: Stars Reign Supreme in Women's T20. thinktank.pk The National Women's T20 Tournament 2025-26 concluded in thrilling fashion as the Stars, led by Tuba Hassan, secured a commanding 52-run victory over the Invincibles in the final at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, Lahore, on Sunday, 12 April. With this win, Stars successfully defended their title, having previously defeated Conquerors in Karachi during the last …
(2026-04-14). Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato reunite publicly for first time in nearly a decade. tribune.com.pk 
Singer Selena Gomez made a special appearance at Demi Lovato's It's Not That Deep tour in Florida on Monday, marking nearly a decade since the former Disney stars were last seen together. | Selena Gomez shows love to Demi Lovato via Instagram Stories: | "I am in tears. Demi – this was hands down one of the best shows. Oh and the VOCALS? Psh *blown away*" pic.twitter.com/CIVrDOqdyM | — Selena Gomez News (@SELENAT0RSARMY) April 14, 2026 | Gomez took to her Instagram story to share photos from the concert, writing, "I am in tears. This was hands down one of the best shows. Oh, and the vocals? Psh blown away…
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-14). Public Protector clears Deputy President of wrongdoing. sanews.gov.za Public Protector clears Deputy President of wrongdoing | The Office of the Deputy President has welcomed the Public Protector's findings that cleared Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy of any alleged wrongdoing regarding the appointment of outgoing South African Airways (SAA) CEO, Professor John Lamola. | According to the Public Protector, an investigation found no evidence that Deputy President Mashatile and Minister Creecy improperly interfered in the recruitment process or breached the Executive Ethics Code. | "This ruling confirms and reiterates the Deputy President's asse…
(2026-04-14). Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement. portside.org Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement |
(2026-04-14). New York rally by Sanders, Mamdani and union officials covers up US war drive against Iran. wsws.org Beneath rhetoric about "union density," Sunday's New York rally served to police opposition to war, inequality and dictatorship within the framework of the Democratic Party.
(2026-04-14). Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his now deleted social media post that appeared to depict himself as Jesus Christ, contending that it was meant to portray him as "a doctor" after right-wing figures continued a recent trend of pushing back on the president's recent comments. | "Well, it wasn't a depiction. It was me, I did post it. And I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with Red Cross," Trump said during an impromptu event at the White House. "There was a Red Cross worker…
(2026-04-14). New trial over football great Maradona's death begins in Argentina. aljazeera.com The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
(2026-04-14). People celebrate Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border. ecns.cn People of various ethnic groups celebrated the Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border in Menglian County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday.
(2026-04-14). China and Cuba's solar revolution: solidarity in practice. mronline.org 
CARLOS MARTINEZ reports on China's role in helping Cuba develop self-sufficiency in renewable energy, which would shield it from the sort of pain Donald Trump is inflicting with his oil blockade.
(2026-04-14). How many Israelis does it take to kill 300 Lebanese in 10 minutes? haaretz.com A single wave of strikes is planned, approved, justified and normalized by far more than those in uniform. The bombs fall in minutes — the system behind them is decades in the making…
(2026-04-14). ILWU 6 Bio-RadILWU 6 Bio Rad Workers Fight For Living Wage Are Asking: Where is Norm. indybay.org ILWU 6 Bio Rad workers are fighting for a living wages.
(2026-04-14). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-14). Sixth South Africa Investment Conference Drives Economic Growth and Job Creation. sanews.gov.za Sixth South Africa Investment Conference Drives Economic Growth and Job Creation | By William Baloyi | When a new factory opens its doors, its impact reaches far beyond the production line. It acts as a spark for an economic chain reaction that breathes life into the surrounding community. What starts as a single investment quickly creates a wave of opportunities, enabling households to meet their basic needs and aspire to a better future. ⚪ As wages flow into the community, this new income is spent at local spaza shops, paid to taxi operators, and reinvested in small businesses, the backbone of many neighbour…
(2026-04-14). Putin unfazed as 'pro-Russian' Orban loses Hungary elections, eyes deeper cracks in European Union. hindustantimes.com Russia is signaling that Viktor Orban's election defeat in Hungary is not necessarily a setback for Moscow, with senior officials arguing the result could deepen pressure and fragmentation inside the European Union. After Peter Magyar's opposition Tisza party won and Orban conceded after 16 years in power, Putin aide Kirill Dmitriev suggested the vote would "accelerate the collapse of the EU," while senior Russian senator Konstantin Kosachev said an "ideal storm" now awaits Europe over Ukraine funding, energy costs, and rising pressure to boost military spending.
(2026-04-14). The Terrifying Ridiculous Spectacle. commondreams.org 
Whew. It's been a time: "Open the ____in' Strait," "A whole civilization will die," puerile threats, boundless botches and cover-ups, deranged lurches into ballrooms, auto-pens, Davy Crockett, and a media sanewashing it all. And when their slapstick "ceasefire" and "peace talks" imploded, our Supreme Leader was at a UFC cage match watching men batter each other bloody for fun and profit. Then he depicted himself as Jesus, with a hotel on the moon. Breaking: "The president has lost his mind."It's a historic given that the final act of any narcissist is inevitably a descent into psychosis. Thus are we now witne…
(2026-04-14). South Africa calls for stronger global cooperation in addressing population dynamics. sanews.gov.za South Africa calls for stronger global cooperation in addressing population dynamics | South Africa has called for renewed global cooperation to advance dignity, equality and sustainable development, as world leaders gather to address the challenges of a rapidly changing global landscape. | Delivering the country's statement at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) in New York, Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, stressed the importance of collective global action in addressing the complex intersection of population dynami…
(2026-04-14). Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Visit China. ecns.cn Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay an official visit to China from April 14 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2026-04-14). Xi's pioneering heritage steps still resonate. ecns.cn Over four decades ago in Zhengding, a county in Hebei province better known for cultural heritage than economic dynamism, Xi Jinping, at the start of his political career, pursued a set of priorities that were outside the conventional playbook of economic development.
(2026-04-14). Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump leaves following a press conference in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — ReutersTrump's post depicts him in white robe with hand on man's head.Some supporters criticise image, which was later…
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-14). Roberto Morales Ojeda calls for defending the homeland this May Day. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, emphasized on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is present! On May 1st, we defend the Homeland." | The leader stressed that the call to action under the slogan "The Homeland is Defended" constitutes a firm response to the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States, and the recent executive order that imposes an energy embargo. | Morales Ojeda recalled that after more than 65 years of aggression, there is no threat capable o…
(2026-04-14). Spanish airline Iberia will suspend direct flights to Cuba in June. radiohc.cu The Spanish airline has announced that it will cease operating the Madrid-Havana route in June "due to the situation the country has been experiencing for several months, which has significantly impacted demand." The company plans to resume the connection in November, "conditions permitting." | During April, Iberia will maintain three weekly flights, reducing to two in May, before the suspension. While the measure is in effect, passengers can travel via Panama thanks to the codeshare agreement with Copa Airlines. The offices in Havana will remain open to serve customers. | The airline noted that its operations ha…
(2026-04-14). Australia: Fair Work Commission orders partial end to punitive "junior rates" wsws.org While workers aged 18—21 in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors will eventually receive full adult wages, the ruling still allows junior rates as low as 40 percent for younger workers.
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-14). China Vanke founder denies arrest rumors, former journalist urges public opinion to be restraint. ecns.cn Wang Shi, founder of Chinese real estate giant Vanke, has denied online rumors that he has been taken into custody.
(2026-04-14). Night schools in Shanghai attracts over 40,000 citizens. ecns.cn The 2026 session of Shanghai citizens' night school kicked off simultaneously at 604 teaching sites across the city on Monday, attracting over 40,000 citizens. The curriculum not only covers traditional hobbies but also adds practical skills such as Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu operations and short-video editing.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-14). Grave: Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle With Jodi Dean. indybay.org Marxist writer and professor Jodi Dean speaks about her new book Capital's Grave, Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle at a meeting in Oakland.
(2026-04-14). China develops key composite module for reusable spacecraft. ecns.cn China on Saturday unveiled a composite propulsion module for reusable spacecraft, marking a breakthrough in manufacturing large-scale composite structures for space applications, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-04-14). Discover the legacy of Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. Memorial Highway along US 50. indybay.org It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a great American pioneer that a portion of State Highway Route 50 be named the | "William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Highway"; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate…
(2026-04-14). Mainland unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Sunday rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures ⚪ spanning inter-party communication, infrastructure, travel, trade and culture ⚪ aimed at boosting exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan.
(2026-04-14). Cave Discovery Reveals Today's Desert Climates Were Recently Far Warmer, Wetter, Teeming With Life. wattsupwiththat.com Fuerteventura, one of the eight major Canary Islands, was not the "desert in the ocean" it is today throughout the Early to Middle Holocene.
(2026-04-14). Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron, Neymar for Champions League comeback. aljazeera.com Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.
(2026-04-14). Nobel laureate Mo Yan says short videos inspired new book. ecns.cn Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan has announced a new book, his first in six years, saying the idea was inspired by short videos.
(2026-04-14). 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, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-14). Germany's Immigration Population Hits 26.3%: Every Fourth Resident Has Migrant Roots. thinktank.pk Germany's demographic landscape continues to evolve, with new data revealing that more than one in four people living in the country has an immigration background. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, 21.8 million residents fall into this category, accounting for 26.3% of the total population of 84 million in Germany. Immigration in Germany: …
(2026-04-14). Peru: Far right to dominate runoff for ninth president in a decade. wsws.org Peru's elections, marked by disenfranchisement and the collapse of all establishment parties, are set to deliver a far-right-dominated runoff amid a deepening crisis of bourgeois rule.
(2026-04-14). Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Model Has Collapsed. portside.org Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Model Has Collapsed |
(2026-04-14). China-Taiwan: Future Trends of Cross-Strait Ties. thinktank.pk In diplomacy, some meetings are valuable because they solve problems. Others matter because they reopen the possibility of solving them. The April 10 meeting in Beijing between Xi Jinping and Kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun belongs firmly to the second category. It was the first such meeting between the leaders of the Communist Party of China …
(2026-04-14). UN chief says 'all parties' must respect freedom of navigation. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-14). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-14). Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops. scheerpost.com US soldiers have a rich history of questioning the wars they're told to wage abroad. Sam Carliner for Truthout As President Donald Trump increasingly uses the U.S. military to carry out his agenda through brute force, organizations that provide counseling services for U.S. servicemembers are reporting growing numbers of calls. These calls have further spiked …
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan Silent Cancer Crisis: A Call to Consience. indybay.org Since the US-NATO invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the US used uranium munitions among other exotixc weapons. Consequently, cancers have increased exponentially. I am trying yo raise funds for repurposed medications for desperate cancer patients. If anyone care to help, they could donate at paypal link in the write up…
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Bixonimania: How AI Turned a Joke Diagnosis into "Peer‚ÄëReviewed" Medicine. wattsupwiththat.com When a joke diagnosis morphs into "peer-reviewed" research, it is clear that the crisis in scientific credibility is no longer confined to sloppy research or corrupted journals but now extends into the algorithms that many people are now relying on for answers to serious health issues.
(2026-04-14). Lebanese PM urges national unity amid ongoing war. ecns.cn BEIRUT, April 12 ⚪ Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon is making efforts to halt the ongoing war and stressed the need to safeguard national unity and rebuild the state, Lebanons National News Agency reported.
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). The Iran war, oil and the crisis of American imperialism. wsws.org The US war on Iran will be remembered as a turning point in the decline of American imperialism, exposing in concentrated form Washington's diminishing ability to impose its will on the Persian Gulf and the global capitalist system.
(2026-04-14). top court rules IDF must allow women to apply to all combat roles. haaretz.com The justices further ruled that the IDF must allow women to be drafted into armored corps, special forces, infantry and frontline combat units by November of this year…
(2026-04-14). The political underpinnings of Iran's military strategy. mronline.org 
For the second time in less than a year, a ceasefire has been called on a genocide being carried out by imperialism.
(2026-04-14). China's Xi puts forward 4-point proposal on promoting Middle East peace, stability. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal to promote peace and stability in the Middle East during a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing. | Xi called for adherence to the principle of peaceful coexistence, stressing the need to build a "common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable" security architecture for the Middle East and the Gulf region. | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the need for China and Spain to strengthen cooperation in fields including trade, new energy and intelligent economy, and to encourage exchanges…
(2026-04-14). Trump And Netanyahu: twin autocrats leading the war on Iran. onlineopinion.com.au Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu—mirror images of arrogance and deceit—have subverted democratic norms in pursuit of personal power.
(2026-04-14). "The agencies have been pummeled down" : A conversation with Dorit Reiss on the state of American public health. wsws.org Under assault by Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, his Secretary of Health and Human Services, the public health infrastructure of the United States is being destroyed.
(2026-04-14). JSC resolves on three candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal. sanews.gov.za JSC resolves on three candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal | The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has resolved to advise President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint three judges to the Supreme Court of Appeal. ⚪ This after the commission conducted interviews for the positions on Monday. | The three candidates are: Judge Thandi Victoria Norman, Judge Bashier Vally and Judge Leonie Windell. ⚪ Today, the JSC will continue with interviews for candidates to fill vacancies for the Judge President position in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, two vacancies at the Competition Appeal Court and one vacancy at the Land…
(2026-04-14). Indonesia, US sign 'major' defence cooperation agreement. aljazeera.com Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
(2026-04-14). California Supreme Court freezes Riverside ballot seizure as warrants reveal reliance on fascist election deniers. wsws.org California's high court intervened to stop Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco's ballot seizure after warrants revealed the probe relied on debunked election denial claims and false quotes generated from Artificial Intelligence.
(2026-04-14). Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act on Ongoing Atrocities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People pass through a destroyed section of Omdurman, Sudan on May 25, 2025. | © 2025 Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images | (Berlin) — Leaders meeting in Berlin on April 15, 2026, the three-year mark of ongoing conflict in Sudan, should commit to concrete, time-bound measures to protect civilians and to hold those responsible for serious international crimes to account, Human Rights Watch said today.Germany, the African Union, France, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States will meet in Berlin to address the conflict between the Sudane…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-14). Finance Minister Aurangzeb hopes for early IMF board approval to keep reforms on track. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday expressed hope for early approval by the IMF Executive Board of the Staff-Level Agreement (SLA), as he met Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Jihad Azour on the sidelines of the World Bank—IMF Spring Meetings 2026, according to a post on X by the finance ministry. | FinMin held a series of high-level meetings with international financial institutions, US officials, and global business representatives on the sidelines of the World Bank—IMF Spring Meetings 2026 scheduled from April…
(2026-04-14). Proposed Railroad Mega-Merger To Put Corporate Profits Over People. popularresistance.org In recent decades, the railroad industry has consolidated from more than 40 Class One Rail carriers to only six with disastrous results for the rail workers and the public. Despite a 1990's moratorium on mergers, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are applying for a new merger, the first one to be transcontinental. Workers, passengers, farmers, and other industries are joining forces to stop this merger. Clearing the FOG speaks with Ron Kamikow, a co-founder of Railroad Workers United, about the state of our rail system, the impact of the potential merger and the campaign against it. Kamikow says the UP-NS merger…
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). IMF meets as war brings greater global economic and financial disruption. wsws.org Setting the stage for this week's discussions and reports, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva made clear there would be a downward shift in global growth even in the event of an end to the war.
(2026-04-14). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-14). Art exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library Asks visitors to Imagine a World Without Prisons. scheerpost.com "The Warehouse," a collaboration between artist Vic Liu and abolitionist organizer Mariame Kaba, builds an environment where visitors can see and feel through the possible answers Alexandra Martinez for Prism Inside Brooklyn Public Library's Bedford branch, one of the New York City borough's oldest civic spaces, a new exhibition is asking visitors, what would the …
(2026-04-14). Hungary: Which way forward after Orban's electoral defeat? wsws.org The fact that only a conservative, an authoritarian and a fascist party are represented in parliament shows just how right-wing Hungarian politics is after Orban's defeat.
(2026-04-14). Not a Ceasefire—A Reset: The Quiet Expansion of Palestinian Incarceration. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff While global attention drifts, the machinery of occupation does not slow—it tightens. Arrests replace releases. Silence replaces scrutiny. And behind it all, a system of incarceration continues to expand, largely out of view. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa sits down with scholar-activist Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi to expose what …
(2026-04-14). Zohran Mamdani on Using Government To Fight for the Many. portside.org Zohran Mamdani on Using Government To Fight for the Many |
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-14). US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
(2026-04-14). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-14). Craig McLachlan under siege: not guilty but still under attack by the feminist mob. onlineopinion.com.au Craig McLachlan was cleared in court, yet remains blacklisted in public life. What does 'not guilty' mean in modern Australia?
(2026-04-14). After massive no vote, UAW extends Nexteer contract behind backs of rank and file. wsws.org United Auto Workers officials in Saginaw, Michigan, have kept 1,300 Nexteer Automotive workers on the job nearly two weeks after they rejected a UAW-backed contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: "Steal This Story, Please!" Film: Reporter Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103 | IN PERSON: | Friday, April 17th: Oscar Æ-Nominated filmmaker Tia Lessin…
(2026-04-14). China reaches semifinals of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup. ecns.cn China defeated Uzbekistan 2—1 on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals at the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup held in Thailand and secured direct qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup to be held in Poland this September.
(2026-04-14). vaunted Mossad is next in line for a worrying process of Netanyahu-ization. haaretz.com Within the security establishment, the new Mossad chief has been compared to his Shin Bet counterpart — just without a kippah. His involvement in the Ori Elmakayes affair suggests a warped set of values. When someone like that heads an organization that operates in the shadows, what nefarious use might be made of its resources?
(2026-04-14). The myth of the "creative class" mronline.org 
The idea of the "creative worker" disguises the fact that all workers are creative-and promotes self-exploitation.
(2026-04-14). Iran war to boost Ukraine inflation, central bank chief says. newarab.com 
Higher oil prices caused by the National Bank of
(2026-04-14). UN says world ignoring repeated atrocities in Sudan. newarab.com 
A The conflict has killed tens of thousands, displaced more than 11 million people and created what the UN describes as the world's largest displacement and The co…
(2026-04-14). Canada's Carney secures majority government with special election wins. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said would help him deal more effectively with the trade war started by US President Donald Trump. | It would also likely mean Carney, who took office with no political experience and has earned global praise for his efforts to band middle-power nations together, would not have to worry about an election for years.
(2026-04-14). Milwaukee, April 16, 2026: Teach-in on AB446 New IHRA Anti-Semitism Law in WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
You are invited to a teach-in on Thursday, April 16 about new Wisconsin law Act 143 (AB446) which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-semitism, a definition which includes criticisms of Israel in its examples. Understandably, there is a lot of anger, and maybe some fear, circulating among the Palestinian community and our allies …
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-14). Chinese FM refutes reports claiming China plans to provide weapons to Iran. ecns.cn China refuted media reports that it is planning to supply weapons to Iran, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
(2026-04-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Healthcare workers across Bolivia to protest lack of medications and medical equipment while 2,200 Nova Scotia long term care aids walked out after months of government stonewalling.
(2026-04-14). Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales. aljazeera.com Police in New York arrested around 100 anti-war protesters during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms for Israel.
(2026-04-14). Future No Kings Protests: Weeping and Resisting in Global Solidarity. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: My poembelow is intended as a sequel to an earlier poem Royalism in America, written in support of the No Kings protests of was a dramatic success as measured by turnout and public outrage directed at Trump's abusive de-democratizing policies in America. It gave scant attention to the toxic harm inflicted on worldwide …
(2026-04-14). Kremlin declares Memorial an "extremist" organization, shuts down data base of victims of the Great Terror. wsws.org The assault on Memorial is a blow against the ability of workers and youth the world over to come to grips with the crimes of Stalinism.
(2026-04-14). Three babies born into Sudan war every minute, charity warns. aljazeera.com Sudanese children are being born into conditions 'no child should ever face', Save the Children says.
(2026-04-14). With strike deadline approaching, Los Angeles officials and unions move to block walkout of 80,000 school workers. wsws.org With hours to go before a potential strike by 80,000 Los Angeles school workers, negotiations between SEIU Local 99 and the Los Angeles Unified School District are continuing under intense pressure from city and political officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, who is reportedly directly involved in talks tonight.
(2026-04-14). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Man charged with attempted murder after attack on OpenAI CEO Altman's home. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-14). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Man charged with attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-14). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Sudan: the human cost of three years of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-14). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Think the Iran war is a disaster? Blame these DC think tanks first. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-14). Combaten incendio forestal en la provincia más occidental de Cuba. radiohc.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques (CGB) y entidades forestales de la occidental provincia cubana de Pinar del Río combaten un incendio forestal desatado en la zona de La Lanza, carretera Río del Medio, en el municipio de Minas de Matahambre. | Según información ofrecida a Radio Guamá por Nery López Puentes, jefe de la Defensa Civil en ese territorio, alrededor de 60 hombres del CGB de Viñales, Mantua y de Minas de Matahambre enfrentan las llamas, así como trabajadores de la Unidad Empresarial de Base Silvícola Santa Lucía, perteneciente a la Empresa Agroforestal. | Decenas de hombres deben incorporarse próximam…
(2026-04-14). Papa León XIV rechazó declaraciones de Trump y reafirmó llamado a la paz. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV respondió este lunes a recientes declaraciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en su contra, y enfatizó que no le teme a su gobierno, y seguirá proclamando su mensaje de paz. | En el avión que lo condujo a Argelia, para iniciar un viaje apostólico por países africanos que incluye visitas a ese país, así como a Camerún, Angola y Guinea Ecuatorial, el sumo pontífice expresó: Demasiadas personas sufren hoy, demasiadas personas inocentes han muerto, y creo que alguien debe alzar la voz y decir que hay una mejor manera". | A preguntas de los periodistas que lo acompañan en ese viaje, en re…
(2026-04-14). Dirigente partidista cubano convoca a defender la Patria este Primero de Mayo. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, destacó en su perfil de Facebook que ´ °Cuba dice presente!, El 1ro de Mayo defendemos la Patria ª. | El dirigente subrayó que la convocatoria bajo la consigna ´La Patria Se Defiende ª constituye respuesta firme frente al recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos, y la reciente orden ejecutiva que impone un cerco energético. | Morales Ojeda recordó que tras más de 65 años de agresiones, no existe amenaza capaz de dobleg…
(2026-04-14). Cuba lamenta fallecidos en Haití por estampida. radiohc.cu Cuba lamenta este lunes las pérdidas de vidas humanas en Haití a causa de la estampida que ocurrió el pasado sábado en el norte de ese vecino país. | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla , expresó en su cuenta en X sus condolencias por las decenas de fallecidos (25), además de unos 30 lesionados. | El canciller hizo extensivo su pésame a los familiares y allegados de las víctimas. | Sentidas condolencias al Gobierno y pueblo de
(2026-04-14). Cuba agradece apoyo de diputados en estado mexicano de Tabasco. radiohc.cu La Embajada de Cuba en México agradeció este lunes a diputados del sureño estado de Tabasco el llamado a favor de la ayuda material a la isla, asediada por el bloqueo estadounidense, y la condena a las medidas coercitivas unilaterales. | La LXV Legislatura del Congreso de la entidad federativa aprobó el punto de acuerdo número 002, en el cual exhortan "respetuosamente al Gobierno de México a continuar brindando apoyo solidario al pueblo de Cuba, mediante el envío de asistencia humanitaria". | También a través de "la promoción de acuerdos de cooperación energética, en apego a la política exterior mexicana de respe…
(2026-04-14). Presidente de Cuba felicita a sus homólogos de Djibutí e Irak. radiohc.cu
(2026-04-14). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-14). Italian Solidarity Association sends new container of aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu The Italian solidarity association La Villetta per Cuba has prepared a container with medicines and essential supplies, which will soon depart for the island, intended to alleviate the consequences of the United States blockade. | This Monday morning, members of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Italy, led by Ambassador Jorge Luis Cepero, supported this noble initiative to help their country, a new shipment that joins those regularly sent for the past three decades by this organization, headed by Luciano Iacovino. | Iacovino thanked the various entities and the Italian people in general for their support of his gro…
(2026-04-13). Trump orders naval blockade: US to block maritime traffic to Iranian ports as peace talks collapse in Islamabad. ptcnews.tv Trump orders naval blockade: The US Central Command has said it will start blocking ships at Iranian ports from April 13 at 10 a.m. ET. The blockade will apply equally to ships from all countries ente | Trump orders naval blockade: US to block maritime traffic to Iranian ports as peace talks collapse in Islamabad…
(2026-04-13). Iran's top diplomat says Trump team sabotaged talks with deal 'inches away'. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Iran's foreign minister said Sunday that the Trump administration's representatives derailed marathon talks in Pakistan's capital with maximalist demands, just as the two sides were "inches away" from a preliminary agreement to end the six-week conflict. | "In intensive talks at the highest level in 47 years, Iran engaged with US in good faith to end war," Abbas…
(2026-04-13). Fact check: Viral video of former diplomat Deepak Vohra criticising Indian FM is doctored. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple users shared a video on social media platform X on Sunday, allegedly showing former Indian diplomat Deepak Vohra criticising New Delhi's diplomacy and questioning why S Jaishankar remains the external affairs minister after the Islamabad Talks. However, the video is doctored. | Backchannel diplomatic efforts by Pakistan paid off, as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, after weeks of escalating hostilities triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, which quickly spiralled into a wider regional conflict. | Pakistan emerged as a central diplomatic actor in securin…
(2026-04-13). Trump says he's 'fine' if Iran skips talks after negotiations fail, says ceasefire holding well. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews near Washington DC that he is "fine" if Iran doesn't return to negotiations | "I don't care if they come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine," Trump said, a day after the US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan failed to reach a deal. He added that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is "holding well". | .@POTUS on negotiations with Iran: "I don't care if they come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine." pic.twitter.com/iQEV428A6F | — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 13, 2026 | Trump said ‚Å he believed Ira…
(2026-04-13). Trump's Hormuz blockade may target China along with Iran. scmp.com The US announced a blockade against ships calling at Iranian ports, ramping up pressure on the Middle East nation after marathon peace talks over the weekend ended without a deal. | Action was due to start Monday at 10am New York time (10pm Hong Kong), according to US Central Command. Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports won't be affected, it said. President Donald Trump had earlier said that the blockade would cover all ships using the vital waterway.
(2026-04-13). How Many People Have the United States and Israel Killed in Iran? worldbeyondwar.org 
By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies, World BEYOND War, April 13, 2026 | After the breakdown of talks in Pakistan, the ceasefire between the US and Iran is more fragile than ever, and now seems likely to give way to a new phase of the war. The ceasefire and talks have failed to end Israel's devastating attacks on Lebanon or to negotiate international access to the Strait of Hormuz, now under Iran's control. | The world must use this pause in the war to pus…
(2026-04-13). Pakistan making efforts to revive failed US-Iran peace talks. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-13). Israel presses assault on Lebanon on eve of talks. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters holed up there, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of rare talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys. | With the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States set to meet on Tuesday in Washington, Lebanon's foreign minister said Beirut would use face-to-face negotiations to press for a ceasefire in the war, which has complicated wider diplomacy to halt the conflict in the Middle East. | But the outlook for the meeting – an unusual, face-to-face encounter between countrie…
(2026-04-13). US begins blockade of Iranian ports amid fragile ceasefire, Tehran threatens retaliation. scmp.com The United States began a naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday after US-Iran peace talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz failed over the weekend, but questions persist over how fully the measures can be enforced and what they will mean in practice. | Despite concerns of escalation, Pakistan, which has acted as mediator in the peace negotiations, continued efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict, including a phone call with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to support the fragile ceasefire and…
(2026-04-13). US moves to block Iranian ports as Tehran threatens retaliatory strikes on Gulf hubs. scmp.com The United States on Monday moved to implement a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping corridors, after US-Iran peace talks failed over the weekend, but questions persist over how fully the measures can be enforced and what they will mean in practice. | Despite concerns of escalation, Pakistan, which has acted as mediator in the peace negotiations, continued efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict, including a phone call with China's Foreign…
(2026-04-13). Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade. tribune.com.pk 
Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between the US and Iran over the weekend, shipping data showed. | US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. | US Central Command said US forces would begin implementing the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian po…
(2026-04-13). Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel meeting with Israel in Washington. scmp.com Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday urged Lebanon to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington the following day, reiterating his group's rejection of direct negotiations with its foe. | "We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity … We call for a historic and heroic stance by cancelling this negotiating meeting," Qassem, whose Iran-backed group has been at war with Israel since March 2, said in a televised address.
(2026-04-13). Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, more hangings feared: NGOs. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 and now risks hanging more in the wake of the war against the US and Israel, two NGOs said Monday, urging the West to put capital punishment "at the heart" of any negotiations with Tehran. | The number of executions represented an increase of 68 percent on the 975 people Iran put to death in 2024, and also included 48 women, Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Paris-based Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) said in their joint annual report. | If the Islamic republic "survives the current crisis, there is a serious risk that executions will be…
(2026-04-13). Iran mocks Trump's 'reverse blockade' plan: so absurd there's no meme for it. thecanary.co 
Iran are mocking Donald Trump's claim he is planning to impose a blockade on ships leaving or entering the Strait of Hormuz if Iran doesn't give up its own control of who can pass along its coastline. Trump made the threat after his 'three stooges' team of amateur negotiators failed to bluster Iran's diplomats into […] | By
(2026-04-13). Why Vance couldn't stop the Trump train wreck an Iranian perspective. asiapacificreport.nz 
IRNA News Agency When news reports first indicated that US Vice-President JD Vance was going to lead the Americans in the negotiations with Iran, the country the US and Israel are waging a foolish war against, there was a sense that someone even as young him may have recognised the train wreck that Donald Trump…
(2026-04-13). China backs Pakistan's regional diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday felicitated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Pakistan's dedicated efforts to promote peace and stability across the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan said. | During a telephone conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the recently concluded negotiations between the United States and Iran. | Wang Yi reaffirmed China's continued support for Pakistan's constructive diplomatic role. | Dar reiterated Pakistan's steadfast commitment to advancing dialogue and diplomacy as the preferred means of restoring peace in the region. | Em…
(2026-04-13). UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank. aljazeera.com Panel details incidents of violence by Israeli forces and settlers against displaced Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.
(2026-04-13). Israel kills three people in Gaza following new ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
An Israeli airstrike killed Medics said the strike had hit a group of men outside a school in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. | At Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, the bodies of those killed lay on the ground in white sh…
(2026-04-13). Global Sumud Flotilla heads from Barcelona to break Gaza blockade. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A group of 39 boats known as the Global Sumud Flotilla has set sail from Barcelona to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, with organisers saying more vessels are expected to join along the route — making this their largest mission so far, reports Al Jazeera. Israeli security forces illegally intercepted and detained…
(2026-04-13). Headlines for April 13, 2026. democracynow.org President Trump Announces Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Israeli Strike Kills Infant Girl During Her Father's Funeral in Lebanon, At Least Seven Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes in Gaza, Police Arrest Over 500 Palestine Action Activists in London, President Trump Slams Pope Leo as Too Liberal and "Weak on Crime", Trump Admin Fires Immigration Judges Who Dismissed Cases Against Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi, Hungarian Far-Right Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat in Parliamentary Election, Amnesty International: Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Over 100 Civilian…
(2026-04-13). Failure to Stop Israel's Genocide in Gaza Has Allowed It to Expand Into Lebanon. truthout.org While the world's attention is focused on the U.S.-Israeli aggression in Iran and Donald Trump's genocidal proclamations, Israel is perpetrating genocide in Lebanon. Trump threatened genocide in Iran on April 7, stating, "A whole civilization will die tonight." The next day, he agreed to a two-week ceasefire. In response, Israel almost immediately intensified its assault on Lebanon… |
(2026-04-13). Michigan Coalition Against Genocide Continues Weekly Gatherings and Vigils. wibailoutpeople.org 
By Abayomi Azikiwe, April 13, 2026 Since 2023, amid the United States-backed Israeli mass displacement and slaughter against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank, the Michigan Coalition Against Genocide has been working to raise awareness about the situation in West Asia. Every week on saturdays at the Eastern Market in Detroit and …
(2026-04-13). Activistas europeos impulsan nueva flotilla humanitaria hacia Gaza. cubadebate.cu La Global Sumud Flotilla se prepara para zarpar rumbo a la Franja de Gaza, en lo que sus organizadores describen como la mayor iniciativa marítima internacional para desafiar el bloqueo impuesto al territorio palestino. La acción pretende llevar ayuda humanitaria a la población gazatí y visibilizar la crisis que enfrenta ese territorio…
(2026-04-13). Trump's US$10 billion lawsuit against WSJ and Murdoch thrown out. scmp.com A federal judge dismissed US President Donald Trump's US$10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on Monday over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. | US District Judge Darrin P. Gayles in Florida wrote in the order that Trump had failed to make the argument that the article was published with the intent to be malicious, but gave the president a chance to file an amended complaint.
(2026-04-13). "First task is to defend international institutions as vigorously as possible" unitedworldint.com Speech of Donald Ramotar, former president of Guyana, at the forum "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!". …
(2026-04-13). Olga àÅlvarez: There Is No 'Absolute Absence' of President Maduro; Venezuela Can Intensify Its Assets Defense. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( àÅlvarez shared these remarks during an interview on the program A Pulso, broadcast Friday night on the state-owned channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV). | According to àÅlvarez, the argument of an alleged absolute absence is an ill-intentioned in…
(2026-04-13). UN urges 'all parties' to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com UN Secretary-General is calling on 'all parties' to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-13). How the Strait of Hormuz became Iran's most powerful weapon. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). Tehran Vows 'Permanent' Control Of Hormuz After US Announces Blockade Of Iranian Ports. popularresistance.org The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian military made a statement on 13 April, accusing Washington of "piracy" while vowing to act "decisively" to control the Strait of Hormuz and secure Iran's waters. | The statement came hours after the US army announced a blockade of Iranian ports. | "The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran consider defending the country's legal rights a natural and lawful duty, and accordingly, exercising sovereignty over our territorial waters is the natural right of the Iranian people. Based on this, ensuring security in Iran's territorial waters by the Armed Force…
(2026-04-13). THE WAR THEY STARTED—AND LOST: HOW THE U.S. AND ISRAEL TRIGGERED A CRISIS THEY CAN'T CONTROL. scheerpost.com Based on reporting and analysis from Consortium News — "The World This Week: Will the War End?" (April 11, 2026) On April 11, independent outlet Consortium News aired a stark assessment of the war on Iran—one that cuts through official narratives and exposes a far more dangerous reality. Hosted by Joe Lauria and featuring Pulitzer …
(2026-04-13). Israelis oppose Iran truce, divided over whether to respect it. newarab.com 
Nearly two-thirds of Israelis oppose the Iran ceasefire but the public is divided over whether Israel should respect the two-week truce or resume attacks on Iran, according to a poll from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. | The poll was the first national survey of Israelis conducted after the U.S. and Iran agreed last week to a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, the survey's authors said. The ceasefire has halted U.S. and Isr…
(2026-04-13). Israel estimates Iran war cost $11.5B, defense officials seek billions more. haaretz.com Even as the Finance Ministry says reserves can cover costs if fighting doesn't expand, the Defense Ministry pegs the Iran campaign higher and is expected to push for roughly $9B more, including for Lebanon operations…
(2026-04-13). Iran: Israel's Oil Depot Strikes Endanger Environment, Health. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Flames and smoke rise from an oil storage facility following Israeli airstrikes in Tehran, Iran, March 7, 2026. | © 2026 Alireza Sotakbar/ISNA via AP | Israeli attacks on four oil depots around Tehran on March 7, 2026, may cause long-term health and environmental harm for civilians.Strikes on primarily civilian infrastructure causing foreseeable civilian harm are violations of international humanitarian law and are likely war crimes. Israeli forces don't appear to have factored in the foreseeable long-term harm in the Tehran vicinity, for which they should be held accountable.(Bei…
(2026-04-13). The War in Iran as International Terrorism. fpif.org A couple of wars ago, when I gave readings from my book Now, welcome to Operation Epic Fu…
(2026-04-13). Ten steps Labor could take to address the war on Iran, Lebanon and Palestine. socialist-alliance.org 
Most people were hoping for big petrol tax cuts or cost-of-living adjustments from the PM's rare address to the nation. He claims to support a ceasefire but he didn't even criticise Trump and Netanyahu's illegal attacks on Iran and Lebanon. Sue Bolton outlines what Labor should do.
(2026-04-13). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.
(2026-04-13). Viktor Orbán's Era Is Over: Hungarians Celebrate as Longtime Far-Right Leader Suffers Landslide Loss. democracynow.org 
Official election results in Hungary show Péter Magyar and his opposition Tisza party won Sunday's parliamentary election in a landslide, with more than the two-thirds majority needed to amend Hungary's constitution. Hungary's far-right Viktor Orbán has been prime minister of the country since 2010, making him the European Union's longest-serving leader. His campaign was supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Trump administration. | Tens of thousands gathered in Budapest on Sunday to celebrate the victory over Orbán. "Everybody was partying on the streets. Strangers we…
(2026-04-13). Rory McIlroy wins Masters to become fourth back-to-back champion. aljazeera.com The Northern Irishman becomes the first player to repeat at Augusta National since Tiger Woods back in 2001-2002.
(2026-04-13). Horticultural students graduate from 'Branches to Chances' program in Delaware. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? After getting laid off from work, Rashad Dickinson struggled to get a new job. The Wilmington resident said he became frustrated after receiving frequent rejection letters almost immediately after submitting applications. | After hearing about an opportunity to learn landscaping skills, the 35-year-old decided to take a chance on something different. | This week, Dickinson was one of six people who graduated from the Delaware Center for Horticulture's Branches to Chances wor…
(2026-04-13). Swalwell to quit US Congress following sexual misconduct allegations. scmp.com US congressman Eric Swalwell said on Monday he will resign from the House of Representatives, bowing to pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to leave Congress or face expulsion following sexual misconduct allegations that upended his campaign for governor. | The California Democrat vowed to fight the allegations but said ‚Äåhe must also "take responsibility and ownership" of his mistakes.
(2026-04-13). Minnesota investigates ICE arrest of Hmong American man as possible kidnapping. scmp.com A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man by federal officers that was captured on video as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment, officials said on Monday. | Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Sheriff Bob Fletcher said at a news conference they are pursuing information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that they need for their investigation into the arrest of ChongLy "Scott" Thao, 56, on January 18. Ramsey County includes the…
(2026-04-13). The Mahmoud Farajallah Delegation Mourns the Martyrs and Condemns the Continued Zionist Criminal Aggression Against the Lebanese and Palestinian Peoples. samidoun.net 
The Mahmoud Farajallah delegation was a delegation to Lebanon conducted in January 2026, comprised of members of Samidoun Belgium and the Plate-Forme Charleroi-Palestine. During the delegation, members participated in demonstrations for the freedom of Lebanese prisoners in Zionist jails, met with Palestinian and Lebanese political, social, cultural and educational organizations, and visited the Palestinian refugee …
(2026-04-13). Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted. sanews.gov.za Implicated individuals in Life Esidimeni tragedy to be prosecuted | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will institute legal action against individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. | The tragedy unfolded between 2015 and 2016 when psychiatric patients were moved from licensed care facilities to unregistered and ill-equipped centres, resulting in the death of some 141 patients. | The decision to prosecute — taken after years of investigation and legal processes — was confirmed by NPA's regional spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana. | "For nearly a decade, families of the deceased have endured…
(2026-04-13). Data centers are straining the grid and changing the environment. peoplesworld.org 
For further reading: Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it? Residents victorious in fight to stop Pekin, Illinois data center Pekin, Illinois residents turn out to oppose building of AI data center AI data centers gobble electricity, raising energy costs and damaging the climate…
(2026-04-13). US singer Britney Spears checks into rehab following arrest: media. scmp.com US pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, US media reported on Sunday. | The 44-year-old singer was arrested in early March and booked into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department on suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence).
(2026-04-13). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Monday, April 13, 2026, 12: 26 p.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-04-13). Report: New England electricity prices among the highest nationwide. wattsupwiththat.com Residents in New England pay more for electricity than nearly all others, according to the Energy Affordability 2026 report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.
(2026-04-13). In Numbers: 76 years on, China—Indonesia friendship across mountains and seas. ecns.cn 2026 marks the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia. Over the years, cooperation in trade, infrastructure, science and technology, and cultural exchanges has steadily advanced, injecting strong momentum into the comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2026-04-13). University of Michigan subreddit censors WSWS articles on suicide of Chinese researcher. wsws.org Following the suicide of Chinese scientist Danhao Wang, U-M subreddit moderators removed highly viewed posts demanding an investigation into the federal witch-hunt of Chinese researchers and the complicity of the university administration.
(2026-04-13). Botswana signs energy and mineral exploration deals with Oman. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). When a "Drought" NOT a Drought? wattsupwiththat.com But whatever the motive, it is very harmful, resulting in unnecessary worry and leading to bad decisions (like the wasteful, corrupting Washington State CCA, which preferentially hurts low-income people while enriching special interest groups).
(2026-04-13). Dearborn residents oppose bombing of Lebanon at candlelight vigil. wsws.org The vigil was organized by community members with family ties to Lebanon.
(2026-04-13). Report: Shin Bet opinion bars Netanyahu trial testimony over security concerns. haaretz.com Channel 13 News reports that the confidential document, submitted at the behest of Shin Bet chief David Zini, says that the Israeli prime minister cannot spend long periods of time in locations where his presence will be public knowledge ahead of time…
(2026-04-13). Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry. whyy.org The deceased, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., were found less than 12 hours after the demolition of the garage was completed and the site declared safe for workers to enter. | First responders gather near a partially collapsed CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)…
(2026-04-13). War-driven fuel crisis threatens recession in Australia. wsws.org The Albanese Labor government is presiding over the increasingly devastating impact on working-class living conditions and the prospect of crippling fuel shortages, particularly of diesel.
(2026-04-13). AUSTRAC tranche 2: toughest regulator to become its most hated. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-13). UK murder of 3 girls by teenager should have been prevented, says inquiry. scmp.com The murders of three young girls ‚Å at a Taylor ‚Å Swift-themed dance event in Britain in ‚Å 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "fundamental failure" by state bodies to recognise the risk the killer posed, a public inquiry concluded on Monday. | Teenager Axel Rudakubana launched the ‚Äåfrenzied knife attack at the summer holiday event in Southport, northern England, on July 29, 2024, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called "a devastating moment" in British history.
(2026-04-13). HBCUs Say They Stand to Lose Out if College Athlete Pay Rules Don't Change. capitalbnews.org 
When Trayvean Scott was a college basketball player at Southern University in the 2000s, he says, he was never asked to throw a game in return for a payout. But more than 20 years later, he worries that the lack of a uniform policy about student athletes getting paid for their name, image or likeness …
(2026-04-13). Indoctrination Nation: Teaching British kids which way to vote. strategic-culture.su I was once a schoolteacher in England, where it was drummed into us during training that it was wise to join a teachers' union, lest one of the students, in revenge for poor grades, falsely accuse us of impregnating them behind the bike sheds during lunchtime. But which particular outfit to join? Certainly not the NUT (National Union of Teachers), the nation's largest and most militant teaching union, whose name was apt: the far-left group contained more nuts than a constipated squirrel.
(2026-04-13). Gambling on death: Polymarket and the dark rise of war betting. newarab.com 
The Since the US-Israeli assault began on 28 February, more than $529 million has been traded on The platform's war-related category expanded to over 200 active contr…
(2026-04-13). Brazil's fugitive ex-spy chief detained by ICE in the US. scmp.com Former Brazilian intelligence ‚Å chief Alexandre Ramagem has ‚Å been detained by ICE in the United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil in September following his conviction for plotting a coup with ‚Äåthen-president Jair Bolsonaro. | Ramagem, 53, is a former congressman and police officer who commanded Brazil's main intelligence agency, ABIN, under Bolsonaro. He was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for his role in a plot to overturn leftist leader Luiz…
(2026-04-13). LIVE from Penn Law: How the U.S. Supreme Court evolved through history. whyy.org LIVE from Penn Carey Law School at the University of Pennsylvania, Avi and Cherri take a closer look at SCOTUS and its most famous rulings in history. As The Court evolves with our democracy, how do different generations view constitutional rights and democratic ideals? | Guests: |
(2026-04-13). WBW News Action: War Wants Your Money. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-04-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-13). Ben-Gvir says he feels like he 'owns' Al-Aqsa during raid. newarab.com 
Israel's In a video released by his office, Ben-Gvir addressed the camera from within the compound and said: "Today you feel like you own the place". | "Now there is still what to do. Now there is still what to improve", the far-right politician con…
(2026-04-13). A derrota da Orbán e o futuro das relaàßàµes Hungria-EU. strategic-culture.su Análise preliminar do cenário pós-eleitoral húngaro. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente eleiàßà£o na Hun…
(2026-04-13). India Wants to Work with Russia on Bharatiya Antariksh Station. infobrics.org Director of IPRC, Asir Packiaraj has indicated that ISRO aims to work closely with Russia on assembling its orbital complex. India is working closely with spacefaring nations around the world to realise its space ambitions…
(2026-04-13). Middle East war boosts London Heathrow airport traffic. newarab.com 
London's Heathrow Airport announced Monday a 10 percent increase in transit passengers during March as the Total passenger numbers, including those using Europe's busiest airport to transit, climbed 6.9 percent to 6.65 million last month compared with a year earlier, Heathrow added in a statement. | "While Heathrow's long-haul network absorbed demand in March, the outlook for the next few months remains uncertain" amid the conflict, said the airport's chief executive Thomas Woldb…
(2026-04-13). Freedom for Ba≈üaran Aksu and all working-class prisoners in Türkiye! wsws.org Ula≈ü Sevinàß, leader of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi — Dà∂rdàºncຠEnternasyonal in Türkiye, released a video statement condemning the arrest of independent union leader Ba≈üaran Aksu.
(2026-04-13). Ukraine plans to attack Russian ships with Norwegian support. infobrics.org Ukraine and Norway agree to strengthen air defense and develop unmanned systems.
(2026-04-13). Nicaraguan analyst addresses impact of U.S. blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu The economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba is the central axis of one of the longest-running political conflicts in the Western Hemisphere, stated Nicaraguan analyst Xavier Díaz-Lacayo. | In an analysis published on his Facebook profile, the expert highlighted that this policy, in effect since 1962, restricts trade, investment, and access to international financing, with cumulative effects on key sectors of the economy and the daily lives of the Cuban population. | Díaz-Lacayo referred to recent statements made to international media by President Miguel Díaz-Canel,…
(2026-04-13). Award-winning tragicomedic film by Croatian director traces the birth of fascism. globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-13). Inspire Festival for the Airborne Aware marks a new chapter in COVID-conscious arts. thecanary.co 
Inspire: A Performing Arts Festival by and for the Airborne Aware, a free Zoom festival running 15—19 April 2026, will bring together music, theater and comedy made by COVID-conscious artists for COVID-conscious audiences. It is the first known event of its kind to assemble these different genres of COVID-conscious performance into a single airborne-aware program. […] | By
(2026-04-13). Australia appoints woman as army chief. tribune.com.pk 
Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defence force leadership. | Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will become chief of army in July, the government said in a statement. She will replace Lieutenant General Simon Stuart. | Coyle's appointment comes as Australia's military seeks to boost the number of female officers in its ranks. It faces a wave of allegations of systematic sexual harassment and discrimination. | "From July, we will have the first ever female chief of army in the Austral…
(2026-04-13). 10 measures aim to advance cross-Strait ties. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland released a set of measures on Sunday aimed at promoting peaceful cross-Strait relations and improving the well-being of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as a delegation led by Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, concluded its visit to the mainland.
(2026-04-13). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
(2026-04-13). As Trump SAVE America Act Stalls in Congress, Red States Pass Their Own Versions. truthout.org President Donald Trump's priority elections bill has languished in the Senate for the past several weeks as some GOP politicians hesitate to upend precedent for voter registration in federal elections before the midterms. That hasn't stopped lawmakers in several red states from introducing similar changes for their elections. Certain provisions that mirror the SAVE America Act — particularly… |
(2026-04-13). Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24, 2026: Corporate Research, ICE Data Centers! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1JFpEMR3Dy/ We Rise Fighting — Labor PodcastWisconsin Bail Out The People Movement Ric Urrutia (M.S., Labor Studies) is an Organizer, Podcaster and Artist, that specializes in corporate research. Ric Urrutia has been teaching others how to research corporations, government agencies, and elected officials for over 20 years. His presentations focus on corporations and political …
(2026-04-13). Rep. Eric Swalwell Suspends Governor Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations. newsone.com 
Source: Ronaldo Bolaños / Getty | The California governor's race had its most dramatic shake-up so far this weekend, when Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race due to several allegations of sexual assault. |
(2026-04-13). Russian frigate 'resurfaces', chases off NATO pirates days after Kiev 'sank' it. infobrics.org After realizing that its little propaganda ploy failed, the Neo-Nazi junta resorted to damage control, claiming that its drones didn't hit "Admiral Grigorovich", but "Admiral Makarov", which was later amended to also include "Admiral Essen". In other words, when caught lying and conducting its "PR victories", the Kiev regime tries to hide it all with additional lies that only make things worse.
(2026-04-13). Anti-Muslim Far-Right Leader Viktor Orban Defeated In Landmark Election. popularresistance.org Israel has suffered a major political setback in Europe after Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, conceded defeat in a landmark election that ended his 16-year rule and handed a crushing victory to the opposition Tisza party led by Péter Magyar. | Tisza won 138 of 199 parliamentary seats, giving it a two-thirds majority and the power to begin dismantling much of Orbán's entrenched political system. Orbán's defeat followed years of economic stagnation, corruption scandals and growing public anger at his authoritarian style of government.
(2026-04-13). get After 16-years under Orbán, Jews are split over what comes next. haaretz.com As crowds celebrated Péter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orbán, Hungary's Jews had more questions than answers. One said Magyar 'didn't address key issues like Israel,' another said it was time for a leadership change within the community…
(2026-04-13). People's World May Day Town Hall to feature national labor leaders. peoplesworld.org 
This May Day, it's time for every worker—organized and unorganized, employed and unemployed—to hit the streets! Workers, students, immigrants, and families in over 1,000 cities nationwide will demand one thing: Workers Over Billionaires. They're pledging: "No Work. No School. No Shopping." As part the effort to make this May Day the biggest ever, People's World …
(2026-04-13). Fund Drive: Without your help, People's World won't make it. peoplesworld.org 
TO: The readers of People's World FROM: C.J. Atkins, Managing Editor That headline should alarm you—and here's why. With two weeks left in the People's World 2026 Fund Drive, we've raised only $67,400 of our $140,000 target. Not reaching that goal won't just be a disappointment—it would have an immediate and damaging impact on the …
(2026-04-13). Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations. scmp.com US congressman Eric Swalwell ‚Å on Sunday said he was suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces calls from fellow Democratic lawmakers and dozens of his former staffers to leave Congress following accusations of sexual assault. | "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," Swalwell wrote in a post on X, without elaborating. "I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made – but that's my fight,…
(2026-04-13). Reform UK Energy Prize Winners Had Nominated Party's Own Branch Chair. bylinetimes.com Reform UK and Nigel Farage are no strangers to a stunt or two. In November 2025, they launched a range of Black Shirts to great fanfare, at the knock-down price of £350 … each. | What wasn't apparent until you came to hand over your precious credit card details was that £1 of the total was for a mandatory entry into a vague lottery, in which you could win a Nigel Farage adjacent lunch at a very unspecific time in the future. There was no opt-out clause, so, in essence, it enforced gambling. | A freedom of information request to Westminster City Council, which returned a few weeks ago, stated that…
(2026-04-13). Encrypted by Default: Inside Lumo's Privacy-First AI Revolution. moguldom.com Most of us don't think twice about what happens after we hit send. You ask ChatGPT a question about your business strategy, your health condition, your marriage—and boom, you get an answer in seconds. That's the win we see. But that's also where most of us stop looking. Last October, Stanford researchers dropped a study …
(2026-04-13). Happer, Lindzen, Koonin Letter to the Federal Judicial Center. wattsupwiththat.com Because the "How Science Works" chapter was written in large part to support the now-withdrawn climate chapter—and because it departs so dramatically from the Manual's tradition of neutrality—we respectfully recommend that it also be withdrawn before federal and state judges are mistakenly led to use it to admit or exclude scientific evidence, and its false science contaminates what we understand is more than 1,000 climate-related cases in state and federal courts.
(2026-04-13). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-04-13). Is War Criminal Donald Trump Actually a Healing Jesus Christ? commondreams.org 
The answer to the question is this: No.At 9: 49 pm on Sunday evening, President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image (previously shared months ago online by MAGA zealot Nick Adams and others) that depicts him as a healing Jesus Christ-like figure.Like the president himself, the image is absurd on its face. It is also deeply concerning in terms of the deranged narcissism it represents—not to mention the timing as Trump drags the nation and the world further into ruin with his illegal war of choice against Iran. Let the record show that Trump is neither holy nor a healer. He's an unrepentant war crimi…
(2026-04-13). As a global Warring States era begins, China must plan for the future. scmp.com In Beijing, strategic elites have started to see world politics as sliding from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States era. However, if China believes the old order is falling apart, its future will depend less on economic power and more on presenting a reliable political vision. | For much of the past decade, the dominant framework for understanding China-US relations has been the Thucydides Trap. Since Graham Allison popularised the term, the relationship has been cast as an…
(2026-04-13). Punjab sets 18 years as minimum age for marriage. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Assembly's Standing Committee on Local Government and Community Development has made a significant step by setting 18 years as the minimum legal age of marriage for both boys and girls across the province, abolishing the earlier provision that had permitted the girls for marriage at the age of 16. | The committee unanimously approved The Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 to curb the child | marriages and strengthening child protection laws in the province. | It further declares child marriage a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence, enabling immediate police action and preventin…
(2026-04-13). Hungary PM-elect Magyar vows 'new era'. tribune.com.pk 
Hungary's premier-elect Peter Magyar, who defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban in weekend elections, vowed on Monday to usher in "a new era". | He urged President Tamas Sulyok, an Orban ally, to convene parliament "as soon as possible". | "We will do everything in our power to ensure that this truly marks the beginning of a new era," Magyar told a press conference after his pro-European Union conservative party trounced Orban's nationalists in Sunday's legislative elections. | "Our country has no time to waste. Hungary is in trouble in every respect. It has been plundered, looted, betrayed, indebted and ruined…
(2026-04-13). Shin Bet warned Israeli police before right-wing mob stormed army base. haaretz.com Despite intelligence about plans by right-wing activists to break into the Beit Lid base, police ignored Shin Bet warnings and deployed a small force to the base. 'The incident is seen as a key milestone in Ben-Gvir's takeover of the police,' a senior Shin Bet official said…
(2026-04-13). Ben-Gvir says attorney general constitutional by calling for his dismissal. haaretz.com The far-right minister claimed there is no evidence that he interferes in police appointments or operations — and that his continued tenure as national security minister was decided by the public in the elections, which the court is not authorized to question…
(2026-04-13). Teamsters Health Care Workers To Picket Hospital For Fair Contract. popularresistance.org Chicago, Illinois – University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) health care workers are "drastically underpaid" compared to other hospitals in Chicago, Debra Simmons-Peterson, president of Teamsters Local 743 told People's World. Simmons-Peterson spoke at a rally Thursday in which hospital workers protested pay rates that don't reflect the rising costs of living in the Chicago area. | The health care workers' collective bargaining agreement with the medical center expired on March 9. The rally included fellow Teamsters, SEIU Healthcare workers, as well as local pastors, alderpersons, and other elected officials,…
(2026-04-13). New strikes at German airline Lufthansa: "We're seen as nothing but a cost factor" wsws.org A new strike by Lufthansa pilots today and on Tuesday demonstrates the flight crew's strong determination to fight. The strike is part of the growing mobilisation of the European and international working class.
(2026-04-13). France open to engaging on slavery reparations, says Ghana. scmp.com Ghana said France was open to having ‚Å discussions with a coalition ‚Å of countries that are calling ‚Å for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting last week with President Emmanuel Macron. | Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and other officials, held talks with Macron in Paris on Wednesday.
(2026-04-13). St. Petersburg Exchange Opens Office in Beijing. infobrics.org The St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX) has opened a representative office in Beijing, saying that "establishing a representative office will facilitate developing bilateral exchange cooperation."
(2026-04-13). International Force in Haiti Allegedly Responsible for Sexual Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A contingent of police officers from Kenya arrives at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on January 18, 2025, as part of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) authorized by the United Nations. | © 2025 Clarens Siffroy/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-04-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-13). Tucker Carlson criticises UK ban on Palestine Action. newarab.com 
Conservative US journalist Tucker Carlson has sharply criticised the British government for banning the group In an interview with the BBC, he said the ban had been imposed Israel's request. | Carlson's criticism came hours after British police arrested more than 500 supporters of the group during a protest in central London. | Carlson described
(2026-04-13). IFATCA praises Pakistan air traffice control. tribune.com.pk 
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) on Monday expressed strong appreciation for the professionalism and dedication of Pakistan's air traffic controllers, acknowledging their crucial role in maintaining safe and efficient operations during recent regional airspace disruptions. | In a letter, IFATCA Executive Vice President for the Asia Pacific region Cheryl Chen praised the "dedication and professionalism demonstrated by the air traffic controllers of Pakistan in recent weeks." It comes a day after the United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement to end hostilit…
(2026-04-13). Veterans Say They Won't Be Fooled By False Promise Of VA Privatization. popularresistance.org On April Fool's Day, over a hundred veterans, former VA employees and local healthcare activists met at a Veterans Town Hall in the Veterans' Memorial Building in Santa Rosa, California. The meeting was called to alert veterans and the local community to the cost and consequences of "The Tragic Dismantling of the VA." A number of veterans groups, like Veterans for Peace, Veterans of Sonoma County and local community members who, for the past year, have spent every Friday rallying in front of the Santa Rosa Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), sponsored the event.
(2026-04-13). In America's Breadbasket, Stored Product Entomologists Work To Safeguard Our Stored Crops From Annihilation. portside.org In America's Breadbasket, Stored Product Entomologists Work To Safeguard Our Stored Crops From Annihilation. |
(2026-04-13). UK Policing Bill is a threat to right to protest for Palestine. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million. aljazeera.com A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.
(2026-04-13). Civilian casualties feared as Nigerian military airstrike hits village market. ecns.cn ABUJA, April 12 ⚪ Civilian casualties are feared after a military airstrike struck a village market in northeastern Nigeria, local media reported Sunday.
(2026-04-13). "Everyone dies" : Grenfell Tower, regulation, and what the ruling class want from Reform UK. wsws.org Simon Dudley, less than a month after his appointment as Reform's housing spokesman, said that the 2017 inferno that claimed 72 lives, was a "tragedy" but "everyone dies in the end."
(2026-04-13). Viola Liuzzo Street Renaming Honors Civil Rights Martyr. wibailoutpeople.org 
Abayomi Azikiwe, April 13, 2026 On Sat. April 11, 2026, more than 100 people gathered at the corner of Pembroke and Mansfield on the northwest side of Detroit for a ceremony to rename a portion of a street after Mrs. Viola Liuzzo who was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama in March 1965. …
(2026-04-13). Doncaster bus drivers at First South Yorkshire extend strike over pay parity. wsws.org The struggle cannot be left to a Unite union apparatus that has tolerated gagging orders, intimidation, and repeatedly isolated disputes. The leadership must be taken into the hands of democratically elected rank-and-file committees.
(2026-04-13). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-13). Albany Comedy Nate Wright 04-07-2026. mediasanctuary.org This week in Albany Comedy Corner, we interviewed comedian Nate Wright to talk about is show Upper Crust Comedy at RockHill Bakehouse on April 22nd. We also talk about his journey through comedy and his job working at the Comedy Works in Saratoga. Hope you enjoy this interview with Nate Wright and the host this week Tyler Artis.
(2026-04-13). Flurry Of Navy Minesweepers Appear To Be Heading Toward The Middle East. twz.com 
(2026-04-13). People Die While Companies Profit, as Concentration Camps Metastasize Across the US. fairobserver.com The March 4, 2026, edition of the Arizona Daily Star put the facts succinctly: "A Haitian asylum seeker held for four months at Florence Correctional Center died Monday at a Scottsdale hospital due to complications from an infected tooth." It seems the infection spread from his tooth to his lungs, causing him to develop the…
(2026-04-13). Israel strikes Lebanon, clashes with Hezbollah ahead of talks. newarab.com 
Israel continued its Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported
(2026-04-13). Did Apple erase Lebanese village names from its maps. newarab.com 
Social media users have accused Users noted that the app displays no visible place names across much of southern Lebanon, apart from the city of Tyre, which has a population of around 200,000. | By contrast, nearby areas in northern Israel — including Nahariyya,…
(2026-04-13). China opposes any escalation in Middle East. tribune.com.pk 
China on Monday described the ongoing US-Iran ceasefire as "very fragile", urging the international community to firmly oppose any moves that could escalate tensions, as the UN and European leaders underscored growing concern over regional instability and maritime security. | Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, called on the global community to "unequivocally oppose any actions that undermine the ceasefire or escalate the confrontation". | According to China's foreign ministry, Wang stressed that the immediate priority is to prevent a ret…
(2026-04-13). China—Brunei Relations on the Path of Quiet Progress. unitedworldint.com Charting a Steady Course By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In a world of growing international uncertainty, Beijing—Bandar Seri Begawan's low-profile upgrading is the best proof of the potency of pragmatism, mutual respect for the other, and of interests in it. Less high-profile than some other of China's neighborhood-of-choice relationships, the Beijing—Bandar Seri Begawan one is actually …
(2026-04-13). Perú: Continúan comicios para que voten los excluidos de sufragio. cubadebate.cu Las elecciones peruanas continúan este lunes en 211 mesas de sufragio que no se instalaron debido a problemas logísticos, y son materia de una controversia con implicaciones políticas. La secretaria del JNE, Yesica Clavijo, anunció que la elección complementaria se realizará en las mesas de votación afectadas en Lima y en dos jurisdicciones de Estados Unidos.
(2026-04-13). Pinar del Río: Combaten incendio forestal en Minas de Matahambre. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques (CGB) y entidades forestales de Pinar del Río combaten un incendio forestal desatado en la zona de La Lanza, carretera Río del Medio, en el municipio de Minas de Matahambre. Alrededor de 60 hombres del CGB de Viñales, Mantua y de Minas de Matahambre enfrentan las llamas.
(2026-04-13). Voces de Cuba en Ginebra exponen crudeza de medidas coercitivas unilateales. radiohc.cu La elección de Cuba para integrar el Comité de las Organizaciones NO gubernamentales de Naciones Unidas para el período 2027-2030, subraya el reconocimiento hacia el país por su apego al multilateralismo. | La decisión, en el ámbito del ECOSOC, Consejo Económico y Social de la ONU, tiene en cuenta la activa participación de la mayor de las Antillas en los organismos de la entidad global. | El Comité de las Organizaciones NO gubernamentales de Naciones Unidas tiene la importante misión de analizar solicitudes de estatus consultivos planteadas ante el ECOSOC, por colectivos de la sociedad civil para acceder a los á…
(2026-04-13). L'attacco nel Bosforo mette in luce le debolezze della NATO e le tensioni tra gli alleati. strategic-culture.su L'incidente che ha coinvolto una petroliera turca mette in luce le contraddizioni nel sostegno della NATO all'Ucraina e solleva interrogativi sul ruolo della Turchia nell'alleanza atlantica | Segue nostro Il recente attacco alla petroliera turca M/T Altura, avvenuto il 26 marzo 2026 nei pressi della regione del Bosforo, mette in luce un problema che molti analisti continuano a evitare di riconoscere: la NATO non è più in grado di garanti…
(2026-04-13). Da Kiev a Belgrado e Budapest: la guerra si sta espandendo? strategic-culture.su La crisi nell'Europa centrale e nei Balcani sembra destinata ad aggravarsi, ed è necessario dedicarle la dovuta attenzione. | Segue nostro L'attenzione mondiale è concentrata principalmente sul fragile cessate il fuoco tra Iran e Stati Uniti, ma la crisi nell'Europa centrale e nei Balcani sembra intensificarsi, e occorre dedicarle la dovuta attenzione. àà evidente che la giunta di Kiev sta raddoppiando gli sforzi per trascinare l'
(2026-04-13). Russia e Cina possono diventare un modello di resilienza geopolitica? strategic-culture.su Pechino e Mosca agiscono come attori flessibili, capaci di adattarsi ai diversi contesti regionali senza compromettere la coerenza della loro strategia globale. | Segue nostro Amicizia, nonostante i venti contrari | Negli ultimi decenni, i rapporti tra Cina e Russia si sono strutturati attraverso una fitta rete di accordi bilaterali, partenariati strategici e intese multilivello che spaziano dall'economia alla sicurezza. Tra i pilastri p…
(2026-04-13). Brussels demonstration stands with Lebanon, Palestine and Iran against Zionist-imperialist aggression. samidoun.net On the 12th of April, Masar Badil, Tariq El-Tahrir, Samidoun Belgium and Charleroi pour la Palestine organized an emergency protest in support of the Lebanese people and their resistance to the Zionist Entity in front of Brussels Central Station. The protest was called for after the Zionist Entity broke the "ceasefire" agreed upon by Iran …
(2026-04-13). Upcoming Patria Colloquium: A time for debate. radiohc.cu The Institute of Information and Social Communication (ICS) highlighted that the upcoming 5th International Patria Colloquium, to be held from April 16th thru the 18th at the Línea y 18 Cultural Station in Havana, will be a meeting where communication specialists, journalists, and students will discuss the role of technology, digitization, and artificial intelligence in journalistic production for social media today.