(2026-04-25). Hezbollah's resistance prevails. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders April 20, 2026 What is clear from the recent ceasefire in Lebanon is that Hezbollah has survived, regrouped and rearmed. This is a fact on the ground despite numerous news articles and statements in the Zionist media and the U.S. corporate media claiming that Hezbollah was defeated and totally destroyed. Hezbollah is the party and liberation organization, with massive support, that drove the Israeli occupiers out of southern Lebanon in 2000. Hezbollah has agreed to past ceasefires as it has to the present ceasefire, but based on concrete experience with decades of past brutal Zionist occupations…
(2026-04-25). Wounded Lebanese journalist recounts hours of agony when Israeli strike killed colleague. haaretz.com 'Amal was crawling, she was wounded — her nose and head and shoulder and leg,' Faraj recalled, speaking with difficulty with her face swollen and bruised. Faraj said Khalil had also suffered burn wounds after the targeted car next to them caught fire…
(2026-04-25). Israel Kills Journalist in Lebanon After "Hunting" Down Her and a Colleague. scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang This article was originally published by Truthout Israel targeted the slain journalist's colleague with three strikes, including one on an ambulance she was in. Israeli forces killed journalist Amal Khalil and wounded her colleague, Zeinab Faraj, on Wednesday, firing multiple strikes on the journalists in southern Lebanon in Israel's latest attack on …
(2026-04-25). Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Israeli strikes killed six people in southern Lebanon on Thursday, Lebanese health officials said.
(2026-04-25). Israel kills 10 in Lebanon despite ceasefire extension. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.
(2026-04-25). Israeli forces kill 13 Palestinians in Gaza in last 24 hours. newarab.com 
Israel's attacks on the devastated enclave have become more deadly after truces were reached in Iran and Lebanon. | Three children and a woman, as well as two police officers are among those killed. | Sour…
(2026-04-25). a Lebanese person who sought asylum in Israel. Many Israeli Arabs see us at. haaretz.com Lebanese-born Jonathan Alkhouri, whose father was in the pro-Israel South Lebanon Army, recalls the day the IDF withdrew and Hezbollah entered his village, and explains why he now does PR internationally for Israel…
(2026-04-25). Israeli attacks kill four in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Raids on a truck and a motorcycle in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif kill four people, state media report.
(2026-04-25). Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills four, health ministry says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-25). Saturday 5/9: Webinar: Stop Using Drone Warfare to Perpetrate Genocides in Palestine and Sudan. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-stop-us……
(2026-04-25). Local elections begin in West Bank, Gaza Strip's Deir al-Balah. tribune.com.pk 
Local elections began in the West Bank and the city of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to the Palestinian Central Elections Commission. | The commission said in a statement that about 1.03 million voters were eligible to vote through 491 polling centres that include 1,922 voting stations. | This also marks the first time in 22 years that municipal elections are taking place in Deir al-Balah, relatively one of the least damaged cities in the enclave during Israel's two-year genocidal war. | Read: Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia | The polls, whi…
(2026-04-25). People Against Genocide Abseil Into UAV Tactical Systems Factory. popularresistance.org From approximately 3am on Friday 24 April, People Against Genocide began occupying the roof of the Leicester factory of UAV Tactical Systems. Elbit Systems, Israel's biggest weapons maker, owns the company. UAV Tactical Systems produces drones for the Israeli military's killer drone fleet, of which Elbit supplies over 85%. Then at approximately 10am, an action taker from the group occupying the roof abseiled into the factory through a hole made with power tools. Whilst abseiling into the weapons factory, the action taker proceeded to damage the ceiling and air supply to the clean room.
(2026-04-25). Palestinians are holding local elections, but hardly anyone is running. Here's why that matters. mondoweiss.net 
Municipal elections were the last democratic outlet Palestinians had. This year, barely anyone is running, as two years of genocide and Israeli crackdown have hollowed out Palestinian political life.
(2026-04-25). New death penalty law should force Starmer government to reevaluate UK policy toward Israel. mondoweiss.net 
British Member of Parliament Iqbal Mohamed asks if genocide, starvation, and the introduction of a death penalty for Palestinians alone are not red lines for this Labour government, then what is? The UK government must reevaluate its Israel policy now.
(2026-04-25). Watch: Australian workers and youth oppose Gaza genocide and war in Iran. wsws.org Protesters in Brisbane and Adelaide denounced the federal Labor government for its complicity in the US-led imperialist assault in the Middle East.
(2026-04-25). From Philadelphia to Palestine — Free all prisoners! iacenter.org By Marta Guttenberg April 24, 2026 Philadelphia Philadelphia, April 18, 2026. Credit: Cindy Lu On April 18, a clear, warm spring afternoon, over 50 people rallied in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners in upscale Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, covering the lawn with small red triangles to represent the hundreds of Palestinians facing the threat of death by hanging in Israel. Participants cheered on several fiery speakers who condemned the genocidal death penalty for Palestinian hostages, making the clear connection to Death by Incarceration in Pennsylvania prisons and in imperialist torture dungeons around…
(2026-04-25). UAW Region 6 & UAW 4811 Endorsement Of Scott Wiener At Khalil Panel Panel Challenged. indybay.org At a panel with Columbia Palestinian UAW2710 member Mahmoud Khalil, a participant questioned why UAW Region 6 and UAW 4811 are supporting Congressional Candidate Scott Wiener who has supported the genocide in Gaza and continued economic and military funding of the Israel and the IDF.
(2026-04-25). Turkish FM says Iran's nuclear issue ‚Å could be resolved at next round of talks in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 1725697105-0/BeFunk-(6)1725697105-0.jpg)
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday that he believed key sticking points in US negotiations with Iran over nuclear issues could soon be overcome, as diplomatic talks were set to resume during the weekend in Pakistan. | "As talks on the Iran war are set to resume tomorrow, I believe that one or two issues—particularly those that had been deadlocked in the nuclear dossier—can be resolved," Fidan told journalists after a program at Oxford University. | On an official visit to the UK, Fidan said Türkiye was in almost daily contact with all parties involved in the negotiations and…
(2026-04-25). Insights | Consensus that 'disrupting cultural heritage is a war crime' should be strengthened: Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn The international community should strengthen the consensus that disrupting cultural heritage is a war crime, said a Malaysian scholar during the Islam-Confucianism Civilizational Dialogue 2026 held in Beijing last week.
(2026-04-25). A Dialogue Across Civilisations, For Now. popularresistance.org During some of the worst days of the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran, I was talking to friends who were in the civilian areas being bombed. Some of them are scholars, others poets and artists, some work in the government, others in institutions of different kinds. All of them, regardless of their views of the government, stood defiant. Not one person felt that their world was under threat. They remained steadfast, their courage emanating from an immense belief in the resilience of Iranian civilisation. | Marxist and national liberation thought have had a very complex history with the concept of 'civilisation'.
(2026-04-25). White Power, White Decadence, White Denial. popularresistance.org Ajamu, the U.S. and Israel began their attack on Iran on February 28, thinking they could change the regime with a bombing campaign. But fortunately, Iran has better defense capabilities than they thought, and has been able to defend itself. Things have not worked out the way the US thought. There is a ceasefire in effect, there were talks which did not last very long, which actually, perhaps is better for Iran. Iran is controlling the Strait of Hormuz. The US claimed to have boarded an Iranian vessel. What is your understanding of where we are now?
(2026-04-25). Imperialism vs. resistance — U.S.-Israel vs. West Asian resistance. iacenter.org By Sue Harris April 24, 2026 There are two ways of conducting a war that have become fairly obvious in this current phase of the battle between imperialism and the resistance against it. The style of the resistance is to limit the destructive power of imperialism, to destroy their military bases and to destroy their weapons and the factories that produce them — to make it unprofitable to attack, as by blocking the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has done. This approach is an attack against objects and not people. The message is "go away and leave us alone, or you'll be sorry." That is pretty much how Iran and the…
(2026-04-25). High energy costs focus of discussions at EU summit in Cyprus. ecns.cn How to bring down the high energy costs in European Union (EU) countries? This topic is expected to dominate most discussions at the informal meeting of heads of state or governments scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Nicosia, Cyprus, amid a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that transports roughly a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies.
(2026-04-25). Blockade of Strait of Hormuz increases risk of hunger and poverty for tens of millions of people. infobrics.org Supply chains on the brink of disruption unlike any time since COVID-19.
(2026-04-25). African governments need to take urgent action on fertiliser shortages. aljazeera.com Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments which could put harvests at risk.
(2026-04-25). Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality. scmp.com Argentina has called for talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands after reports the US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory in retaliation for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's lack of support for the war in Iran. | Downing Street had earlier insisted the sovereignty of the Falklands was "not in question".
(2026-04-25). Iran seeks Omani, Russian mediation in addition to Pakistan. juancole.com
(2026-04-25). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.
(2026-04-25). Iran executes man over 'mission' for Israel's spy agency. newarab.com 
Iran on Saturday executed a man for carrying out a "mission" on behalf of Israel's spy agency during It is the latest in a string of executions since war broke out with Israel and the United States. | Erfan Kiani was hanged after his sentence was upheld by the country's Supreme Court, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said. | It described Kiani as one of the "main operatives" in a "mission assigned by Mossad" during unrest in the central Iranian province of Isfah…
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). The Middle East's new power brokers? Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt unite. scmp.com Amid the rubble of the US-Israel war on Iran, a new Middle East appears to be taking shape as a constellation of regional powers jockey for a seat at the table. | Led by Turkey and Saudi Arabia, the grouping stretches from the Gulf across the Caucasus to Central and South Asia, binding together countries with overlapping interests, interlocking partnerships and a shared conviction: that…
(2026-04-25). From the 1953 Coup to Today: Jeffrey Sachs Explains America's Endless War on Iran. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Jeffrey Sachs doesn't raise his voice — he doesn't have to. In this wide‚Äëranging conversation with Tucker Carlson, Sachs lays out a devastating, historically grounded indictment of U.S. foreign policy, the manufactured "Iran threat," and the decades‚Äëlong fusion of American empire with Israel's regional ambitions. What emerges is not a hot take but …
(2026-04-25). Iran says most missile capabilities 'unused' in war with US: report. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-25). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.
(2026-04-25). EU Aviation Safety Agency warns airlines of flying to Israel due to fragile Iran cease-fire. haaretz.com EASA's previous advisory, which had been set to expire on Thursday, will be reassessed next week, when the agency will decide whether to lift or extend the warning…
(2026-04-25). Racine, WI April 25, 2026: Stand For Peace! Stop U.S.-Israel War On Iran! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
Martin Luther King Plaza tomorrow, Saturday, April 25th, from 12: 30 to 1: 30 pm, on the corner of State Street, Marquette Street and 909 Dr. Martin Luther Drive, Racine WI 53404 for Peace and Justice. | Students occupy City Hall in Milwaukee April 24, 2026. / Photo: WI BOPM…
(2026-04-25). Operation Eagle Claw: Historic US Army failure in Iran's Tabas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — On April 24, 1980, the US Delta Force, which sought to release the US Embassy staff held in Tehran, suffered from a humiliating defeat in Tabas Desert in northeast Iran.
(2026-04-25). China urges citizens to avoid Iran, calls on those there to leave amid security risks. ecns.cn China has warned its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already in the country to leave or move to safer areas, citing ongoing security risks, its embassy in Iran said.
(2026-04-25). UAE says rebuilding trust with Iran will take 'ages'. newarab.com 
Rebuilding trust between Abu Dhabi and Tehran will take "ages and ages", UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash said Friday, after Iran "You can't be attacked with 2,800 missiles and drones and then talk to me about trust. That will take ages and ages," Gargash said at a World Policy Conference in the town of Chantilly, north of Paris. | The top official said that 89 percent of the Iranian attacks targeted "civilians, civilian infrastructure, energy inf…
(2026-04-25). IRGC destroys cells preparing attacks in western Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they dismantled multiple armed cells in western Kordestan and Kermanshah provinces that were preparing the ground for a military attack.
(2026-04-25). In the spirit of May Day, stop all U.S. wars! iacenter.org April 24, 2026 May Day — commemorated by workers worldwide — arose out of the 1886 struggle when workers around the U.S. joined a general strike on May 1 demanding an 8-hour workday. Chicago police attacked demonstrating workers in Haymarket Square three days later. In 1889, international socialists named May 1 International Workers Day to commemorate this struggle, honor Chicago's martyrs and promote global solidarity among workers. Demonstration Nov.4, Washington, DC. Photo, Joe Piette Today The International Action Center hails the workers of Iran, Lebanon and Palestine who remain resolute in the f…
(2026-04-25). Trump's war equals corporate windfall profits. iacenter.org New York City, April 8, 2026 By Betsey Piette April 21, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump's criminal attacks on Iran have been called a "war of choice." But the question remains: whose choice? It is highly unlikely that the U.S. capitalist class would let Trump or any U.S. president engage them in a war without their consent and backing. Trump supporters include major defense contractors — Lockheed Martin, RTX, Boeing and Northrop Grumman — who gained a $200 billion windfall from this war, according to Time Magazine, due to increased weapons production plus the need to replace multiple expensive milita…
(2026-04-25). No direct US-Iran talks despite negotiators heading to Pakistan. newarab.com 
Iran has said that there won't be direct talks with the US in Pakistan this weekend, despite the arrival of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad on Friday and a US delegation headed by
(2026-04-25). Iran rejects 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad leads new peace push. moderndiplomacy.eu Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi presented Iran's demands and concerns about U. S. positions during talks in Islamabad aimed at ending a war that has caused significant losses and impacted global markets. Araqchi met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior officials, while U. S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were also …
(2026-04-25). US-Iran second round of talks: No direct talks as Tehran, Washington engagement via Pakistan. ptcnews.tv US-Iran second round of talks: As a second round of talks on the West Asia conflict is set to begin in Islamabad, Iran has said it will not hold any direct meetings with the United States. Instead, it | US-Iran second round of talks: No direct talks as Tehran, Washington engagement via Pakistan…
(2026-04-25). UAE's dollar swap threats show how brittle these US alliances can be. responsiblestatecraft.org The most striking moment in recent talks between United Arab Emirates officials and U.S. Treasury officials in Washington wasn't the Emiratis' suggestion of a currency swap line, but the warning they attached to it. If the UAE runs out of dollars, Emirati officials reportedly The U.S. dollar's dominance rests, in part, on its near monopoly over oil transactions.
(2026-04-25). US-Iran peace process hits snag as Trump cancels trip of envoys, FM Araghchi leaves Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump cancelled a planned trip to Pakistan ‚Å by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for peace talks with Iran, ‚Å Fox News reported on Saturday, creating another snag in the peace process between the two enemies. | The network ‚Å said Trump told Fox ‚Å about the ‚Å trip's &sbquo…
(2026-04-25). Why does Iran reject negotiation under blockade, threats? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Experience has shown that entering negotiations under pressure not only fails to yield concessions, but can also lead to a form of "political humiliation."
(2026-04-25). Iran FM lands in Islamabad as fragile peace efforts resume. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). Pakistan's Peacemaker Moment: A Challenge to India's Global Leadership. ummid.com Pakistan's emergence as a diplomatic intermediary between the United States and Iran has introduced an unexpected variable into South Asia's strategic equation.
(2026-04-25). What to know about the Palestinian municipal elections. newarab.com 
The elections are taking place under conditions of war, political division, and widespread public disillusionment. | Polling stations opened at 07: 00 local time across the West Bank, where more than one million registered voters were eligible to take part, alongside a limited vote in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah. | The election…
(2026-04-25). Palestinians bury pregnant woman and 2 of her children killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. scmp.com Palestinians on Saturday buried a woman pregnant with twins and two of her children who were among at least 13 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza. | The toll on Friday included two men who were killed in Gaza City, and eight others killed in the southern city of Khan Younis, according to local hospitals. | Officials at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis said the eight people, including four police officers, were killed after Israel targeted a police vehicle.
(2026-04-25). Palestinians cast their ballots as Gaza holds first election in 21 years. aljazeera.com Palestinians are voting in Gaza's first municipal elections in 21 years. Around 70,000 people are registered to vote.
(2026-04-25). Palestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years. tribune.com.pk 
Palestinians voted in local elections on Saturday that, for the first time in two decades, include Gaza and will gauge the political mood as Israel's government seeks to destroy any future for a Palestinian state. | The West Bank-based Palestinian Authority (PA) hopes the symbolic inclusion of the Gaza city of Deir al-Balah will reinforce its claim to authority over the territory from which it was ousted by Hamas in 2007. | Gazans, who are struggling to meet their basic needs in the devastated enclave, welcomed the opportunity to vote. | "As a Palestinian and a son of the Gaza Strip,…
(2026-04-25). Gaza area votes in first municipal election in 20 years. aljazeera.com Gaza officials say Deir el-Balah vote is a 'pilot', while occupied West Bank also goes to first polls since 2023 war.
(2026-04-25). Hamas to negotiate disarmament with Board of Peace on Monday. haaretz.com Talks between Hamas and the Board of Peace are set to resume on Monday in Cairo. The mediators' proposal includes the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups, the reconstruction of Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli troops…
(2026-04-25). As a Teacher in Gaza, I Saw Education Bring Hope. Israel Has Extinguished It. truthout.org I used to be an English teacher. My classroom walls seemed to breathe with the wind, and the light depended on the mercy of the sun; a very eco-friendly setup, if you think about it. Who needs electricity when the sun graciously decides to show up for class? For eight years, I taught in Beit Hanoun Prep School for young girls; a place where optimism stubbornly thrived in conditions that would… |
(2026-04-25). Palestinians cast ballots in first elections since Gaza war. newarab.com 
Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza cast their ballots in Nearly 1.5 million people are registered to vote in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as well as 70,000 people in Gaza's
(2026-04-25). Lacking Proper Sanitation, Gaza's Tent Camps Are Being Overrun by Rodents. scheerpost.com By Nour Abo Aisha This article was originally published by Truthout As conditions in Gaza's tent camps worsen, rodents bring disease and destruction. In Gaza, displaced families are locked in a relentless battle. Since February 2026, a new terror has emerged: Predatory rodents are shredding the tents that residents spent years pleading for at aid …
(2026-04-25). US Jewish author Peter Beinart receives PEN award for Gaza book. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). Friday 4/24: Free Virtual Screening of "Gaza Fights For Freedom" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pvVpdkx……
(2026-04-25). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Iran-USA: la rottura del limbo strategico. strategic-culture.su Venezuela. Iran. Il blocco diventa globale. La prossima tappa è lo Stretto di Malacca. | Segue nostro Nessuna analisi seria puà≤ prendere in considerazione le sciocchezze senza senso del ´Sindacato Epstein ª su cià≤ che accade nei corridoi del potere a Teheran. | Come se avessero la minima idea di cosa stia realmente accadendo. | Nulla è "frammentato" (a parte la psiche del Babbuino di Barbaria). Esistono naturalmente di…
(2026-04-25). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-04-25). After the US Bombing, a Venezuelan Community Under Siege Speaks. orinocotribune.com 
By Roger D. Harris — Apr 24, 2026 | The large-scale US airstrike on Venezuela was unprecedented in modern history. The surprise attack forcibly kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Combatant Cilia Flores, from Fort Tiuna on the outskirts of Caracas. The US We visited Ciudad Tiuna 50 days after the US bombing t…
(2026-04-25). Why are Presidential Elections in Venezuela not yet Viable? orinocotribune.com By Andreína Chávez Alava — Apr 23, 2026 | Venezuela is facing one of its most challenging periods in history. The country does not directly control its oil revenue, which is held in the US Treasury. This is similar to how Washington has controlled Iraq's oil revenue since the 2003 military invasion, effectively using it as leverage to influence Iraqi politics and international relations. | In Venezuela's case, the oil grab followed the US military bombardment and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, creating an unprecedented constitutional challenge regarding governance. Acting President D…
(2026-04-25). Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Receives Colombian Counterpart Gustavo Petro at Miraflores Palace. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Following the honors and protocol at the presidential palace, both leaders began a working meeting. This official visit reaffirms both administrations' commitment to maintaining a relationship of mutual respect and understanding, aimed at reaping tangible benefits for their peoples.
(2026-04-25). Afghan government urges its citizens stranded in Qatar while awaiting US visas to return home. tribune.com.pk 
Afghanistan on Saturday urged its citizens who are currently stranded in Qatar while awaiting visas from the United States to return home, saying the country is safe and welcoming to all. | Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi said in a statement that Afghan nationals awaiting travel to the US have reportedly been asked to either return to Afghanistan or seek resettlement in a third country. | Balkhi said Afghanistan "constitutes the shared homeland of all Afghans" and invited those affected to return "with full confidence and peace of mind", emphasising that no citizen is compelled to leave for secur…
(2026-04-25). The Incredible Shrinking Trump Coalition. portside.org The Incredible Shrinking Trump Coalition |
(2026-04-25). China, Thailand to strengthen strategic alignment. ecns.cn Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 24, 2026..
(2026-04-25). The Counterterrorism Czar Without a Counterterrorism Plan. portside.org The Counterterrorism Czar Without a Counterterrorism Plan |
(2026-04-25). Hasty deal with US may be detrimental to Iran in long run. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — A hasty deal with the US ending the material and economic violence against Iran might very well be short-lived and in the long-term turn out to be detrimental to Iranian interests, Lana Ravandi-Fadai told Mehr News Agency.
(2026-04-25). Ireland to demand Israel pay for settler demolition of Palestinian school. aljazeera.com Ireland will demand that Israeli authorities repay the cost of a school that was demolished by settlers.
(2026-04-25). Will the Iran War Undermine America's Indo-Pacific Strategy? moderndiplomacy.eu America has engaged in yet another war in the Middle East through Operation Epic Fury, which began with the airstrikes on Iran on February 28 of this year. After the uncomfortable experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan, America tried to extricate itself from the Middle East and focused heavily on its Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS). But this …
(2026-04-25). April 17: Support for Palestinian Prisoners' Day. iacenter.org By Martha Grevatt April 21, 2026 New York City, April 17, 2026. The first prisoner exchange between the Palestinian Resistance and the Zionist state took place on April 17, 1971. In 1974, the Palestinian National Council designated April 17 as Palestinian Prisoners Day. This year, Israel's Knesset (parliament) passed a discriminatory law allowing for the execution of only Palestinian prisoners. Demonstrations were held across the U.S. on and around April 17, while numerous actions took place internationally. Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network issued a statement on April 17, which reads in part: "Eac…
(2026-04-25). Why youth must refuse the draft. iacenter.org By Benny Schaft April 22, 2026 From 'Stop the Draft Week' in 1967 to protests against registration in the early 1980s, youth in the U.S. have resisted forced conscription. Two weeks ago, the ruling class made a decision against the will of the people, taking the first steps toward reinstituting the draft by passing automatic registration targeting males between the ages of 18 and 26. In other words, they intended to send working-class youth to their deaths as they have done for centuries. None of this is new. The capitalist class has always exploited every tool at its disposal to push young people into the milita…
(2026-04-25). Xi urges efforts to further review, apply development experience of east China's Yiwu. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to further review the development experience of the city of Yiwu in east China's Zhejiang Province, and put it to good use.
(2026-04-25). Zendaya, Pattinson's picture-perfect romance unravels into chaos in 'The Drama'. tribune.com.pk 
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson pair up for The Drama, and drama they deliver. Packed with emotion and a killer plot, the film serves almost everything, but misses the mark when it comes to getting its message across. | View this post on Instagram | A dark secret is revealed a week before the characters' wedding, creating a domino effect that brings in layers of twists and betrayal on both sides. Norwegian director Kristoffer Borgli sets out to portray a discomfiting plot that involves tricky issues, recklessly raised by naive young people who assume the worms released can easily be put back into the can. | Scree…
(2026-04-25). Iran UN mission slams US seizure of dialysis supply ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's mission to the United Nations has fiercely condemned the United States' seizure of an Iranian vessel carrying vital dialysis equipment, warning the "illegal" act puts vulnerable patients at grave risk.
(2026-04-25). After years of avoidance, Trump to attend first White House press dinner. aljazeera.com Professional organisations call on attendees to 'speak forcefully' at annual event, which will not feature a comedian.
(2026-04-25). VIDEO: Ornamentation of Imam Reza shrine on his birth anniv. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The holy shrine of Eighth Infallible of Household of the Holy Prophet, Imam Reza (AS), was ornamented on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
(2026-04-25). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.
(2026-04-25). China to send two pandas to the U.S. under new cooperation deal. ecns.cn China and the United States have agreed to launch a new round of giant panda conservation cooperation, with two pandas set to be sent to Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year program, according to media reports.
(2026-04-25). The Strokes Star, Julian Casablancas, slams 'white privilege' of US Zionists. ummid.com Julian Casablancas, The Strokes' lead singer, during an extended episode of the viral online talk show SubwayTakes, has called out the 'white privilege' of Zionists in the United States.
(2026-04-25). Preserving California Heritage Negro Bar, Mormon Island and Negro Hill Mining District. indybay.org Negro Bar, Mormon Island and Negro Hill to include surrounding "Mother Lode" are essential sites that tell our authentic California 175 – Gold Rush Era.
(2026-04-25). CA Supreme Court denies review of appellate decision rejecting Delta Tunnel validation. indybay.org The California Supreme Court's denial of review of the Court of Appeal's well-reasoned Opinion moves DWR even farther away from establishing a lawful means of financing its multi-billion dollar Delta Tunnel project than when it commenced its validation action nearly six years ago.
(2026-04-25). Turning plastic waste into chess pieces. ecns.cn In the heart of Kibera, one of Africa's largest informal settlements, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking place—one that turns waste into opportunity, and discarded plastic into tools of learning, creativity, and hope.
(2026-04-25). Mali attacks live: Coordinated attacks in Bamako, Kati, Kidal and elsewhere. aljazeera.com The army says armed groups targeted strategic locations in various parts of the country including in the capital Bamako.
(2026-04-25). Trump uses immigration enforcement to make America whiter again. mronline.org 
The Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies are racist and are intended to send even documented Global South immigrants and naturalized citizens out of the country. The evidence is clear, but the media cover up what is very obvious.
(2026-04-25). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs from Korean War buried in homeland. ecns.cn The remains of 12 CPV soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Thursday in Shenyang.
(2026-04-25). Madison: The Wisconsin Unity Summit May 16, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser On May 16, 2026, Building Unity and many partners who are signing on to this invitation, are pulling together a statewide Wisconsin Unity Summit. We are working to bring visionary leaders from all walks of life into a full day summit where we will create a plan that all …
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Voting on Orthodoxy: How Councils Rewrote Christian Belief. muslimskeptic.com In the Islamic intellectual tradition, within Ahl al-Sunnah wa 'l-Jama'ah, there is a long-standing claim (supported by extensive textual transmission) that the core doctrinal framework has remained substantially stable for well over a millennium. While juristic schools may differ and theological debates did certainly occur, the foundational creedal commitments were never subject to periodic redefinition …
(2026-04-25). Press Freedom Groups Demand International Probe Into Israel's Killing of Journalist Amal Khalil. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson for Common Dreams Global press freedom organizations are demanding an immediate international probe into the Israeli military's apparently targeted killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, who died trapped under the rubble of a home bombed by Israeli forces earlier this week. The calls for an urgent independent investigation came as the details surrounding Khalil's killing …
(2026-04-25). UK PM vows legislation to ban Iran Guards: report. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). Iran FM, Pakistan army chief meet in Islamabad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan's army chief in Islamabad on Saturday to convey Tehran's position on ending the ongoing war.
(2026-04-25). Washington is undermining international institutions with power politics. strategic-culture.su By Clifford A.KIRACOFE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The United States must drop its cynical power politics, militarism, and im…
(2026-04-25). US lawmakers seek to pause H-1B visas for three years, tables new legislation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A group of Republican lawmakers has proposed a new bill to stop giving H-1B visas for three years and make major changes to the system. They say the current programme has hurt job opportunities for Americans. | The bill, called the "End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026," was introduced by Eli Crane. It aims to restart the visa system later with stricter rules. | "The federal government should work for hardworking citizens, not the profit margins of massive corporations. We owe it to the American people to prevent the broken H-1B system from boxing them out of jobs they are qualified to perform," Crane…
(2026-04-25). Amid Mideast crisis, Pakistan emerges as central actor asserting beyond South Asia: US magazine. tribune.com.pk 
As regional tensions continue to reshape the geopolitical landscape, Pakistan has firmly established itself as a critical player in international diplomacy, effectively stepping into the role of a central mediator in the ongoing crisis between the United States and Iran. | In a recent article, the US-based The National Interest magazine highlights the significance of Islamabad's evolving role, noting that Pakistan's military leadership was successfully navigating a complex, high-stakes diplomatic landscape. This shift marks a notable transition for Pakistan, moving it from the periphery of Middle Eastern polit…
(2026-04-25). How Transnational Repression Tests European Democracies. fairobserver.com The contemporary rise of transnational repression has exposed a structural paradox in liberal democracies. Authoritarian regimes increasingly exert coercive influence within democratic countries, even though they lack formal political authority there. Protecting exiled dissidents is not merely a human rights concern, but also a crucial test of democratic sovereignty. Exile has traditionally been understood as…
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Please buy smart and don't mix Military Procurement with Civilian Industrial Policy on Submarines. moderndiplomacy.eu The news is reporting that a Korean KSS-111-class submarine is now on the west coast of Canada to be highlighted for the RCN and the Canadian public to see, on its longest sea voyage to date. Part of the Korean charm offensive, these submarines are a marvel of engineering and the newest examples of advanced …
(2026-04-25). Armed groups stage simultaneous attacks across Mali. aljazeera.com Armed groups have attacked Mali's capital, its main airport, and several locations across the country.
(2026-04-25). As Opposition Grows, Oklahoma Organizers Share How They Halted an ICE Warehouse. truthout.org The recent move from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to convert empty or surplus warehouses into large-scale ICE detention centers has produced a new terrain of struggle in the fight against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A notable departure from ICE's existing detention system, which largely relies on contracts with county sheriff's departments and privately run prison… |
(2026-04-25). Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Karnataka SSLC 2026 Toppers: The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has annouced today i.e. Thursday April 23, 2026 the result of the Senior School Leaving Certificate (Karnataka SSLC) 2026 exam, also known as Pre University and Class 10 exams, along with the Merit List and Toppers' Names on its official website karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
(2026-04-25). Pakistan Can't Export Rocks Forever. fairobserver.com Pakistan does not have many painless economic choices left. Years of debt pressure, weak investment and recurring balance-of-payments stress have forced the state into a cycle of short recoveries followed by fresh constraints. That is why renewed attention to the minerals sector matters. Beneath the headlines lies a real opportunity, but also a familiar risk….
(2026-04-25). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-25). Crunch nuclear proliferation meeting at UN amid raging global wars. geo.tv 
This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what it says is a ballistic missile in North Pyongan Province, North Korea, on March 19, 2023. — AFP Global nuclear stockpiles show renewed upward trend.Trust eroding within non-proliferation treaty framework.Summit risks…
(2026-04-25). Pakistan ranks 16th globally in outsourcing talent index, says IT minister. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan ranks 16th out of 193 countries in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index by Ataraxis, placing it among the top 9% globally, Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Saturday. | The country has been growing at an average rate of around 20% annually, reflecting what the minister described as steady expansion in Pakistan's technology sector. | In a statement, Fatima said that, notably, Pakistan had outstripped several major economies in the index, including the United Kingdom (29th), Spain (49th), France (73rd), and Germany (84th). It also ranks ahead of C…
(2026-04-25). Hegseth says Iran blockade "going global," as US announces new sanctions on Chinese shipping. wsws.org The United States is expanding its naval blockade of Iran into a global operation against shipping in any ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday. Hours earlier the Treasury Department sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery and 40 shipping companies for buying Iranian crude.
(2026-04-25). Milwaukee: Students Walk Out City Wide to Demand "ICE Out," "Free Palestine" to Support Educators! (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-25). The Dangerous Radicalization of Japan. moderndiplomacy.eu In the quiet coastal waters of the Taiwan Strait last week, a Japanese destroyer, the JS Ikazuchi, performed a maneuver that was less about navigation and more about necro-politics. For fourteen grueling hours, the vessel lingered in the sensitive waterway, timed precisely to coincide with the anniversary of the 1895 Treaty of Shimonoseki—the humiliation treaty …
(2026-04-25). US Democrats look to rein in Trump's war powers, this time on Cuba. tribune.com.pk 
The US Senate will vote as soon as next week on a Democratic-led effort to prevent President Donald Trump from launching an attack on Cuba, Senate aides said, responding to the Republican's threats to take military action against the island. | Democratic Senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego introduced the Cuba War Powers Resolution last month. Under Senate rules, the Senate's Republican leaders must allow it to come up for a vote. | "The president's sabre rattling toward Cuba makes clear where his sights are next," Schiff said in a statement when the resolution was introduced. Exact timing of the…
(2026-04-25). 'Scale and coordination of Mali attacks appear unprecedented'. aljazeera.com Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are being reported in cities across the country.
(2026-04-25). Guizhou bridge a magnet for thrill-seekers. ecns.cn When standing on a bridge 625 meters in the air, flanked by steep karst cliffs and a roaring river far below, the last thing most people would consider doing is to throw themselves off it.
(2026-04-25). No meeting planned to take place between Iran, US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US in Islamabad, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says.
(2026-04-25). Republicans Race to Advance Trump's Federal Reserve Pick. truthout.org In the late hours of Friday night, Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee scheduled a vote to advance President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, shortly after the Justice Department announced it was dropping its criminal probe into the current head of the central bank, Jerome Powell. The committee vote will take place on April 29, putting megarich financier Kevin Warsh on… |
(2026-04-25). The Constitutional Origins of the War in Iran. juancole.com (
(2026-04-25). Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine's local vote represents. aljazeera.com The elections offer participation without power, revealing how occupation shapes and limits Palestinian political life.
(2026-04-25). Madison, May 8, 2026: Building Unity Gathering Potluck. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-25). Pakistan marks major milestone with launch of EO-3 satellite to boost Earth observation capability. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Saturday achieved a "major milestone" in its space programme with the successful launch of an indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3), the military's media wing said. | In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the satellite was launched from China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre with the support of the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission. | According to Xinhua, the satellite lifted off at 8: 15pm (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-6 carrier rocket and successfully entered its planned orbit. The launch marked the 640th flight mission of the Long March…
(2026-04-25). Zelensky arrives in Azerbaijan for 'security and energy' talks. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President "We landed in Azerbaijan," the official said, adding that the visit was aimed at "security and energy cooperation, coordination." | Kyiv and Baku enjoy warm relations, as Ties between Moscow and Baku, on the contrary, have…
(2026-04-25). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Out: Check Full Toppers' List. ummid.com As many as 26 students from all across India have scored a perfect 100 percentile to top JEE Main 2026 Session 2 the result of which was announced by the NTA today i.e. Monday April 20, 2026.
(2026-04-25). Israeli Military Reportedly Bombed Lebanese Journalist, Blocked Rescuers. popularresistance.org The Israeli military reportedly targeted two Lebanese journalists, assassinating Amal Khalil who worked for the Al-Akhbar newspaper and seriously injuring freelance photographer Zeinab Faraj. | Lebanese Red Cross volunteers rescued Faraj but were unable to rescue Khalil before she died because the Israeli military opened fire on them, which Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called a "war crime." | "Israel's targeting of media professionals in the South while they are performing their professional duties can no longer be viewed as a series of isolated incidents," Salam declared.
(2026-04-25). Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi honoured with Georg Forster Research Award. tribune.com.pk 
Renowned Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi has become the first Pakistani to be awarded the prestigious Georg Forster Research Award. | Dr Zaidi, professor at the Public Health, Environment & Applied Research Lab (PEARL) at the Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (IMMG), University of the Punjab, received the honour in recognition of her academic and research contributions. | The Georg Forster Research Award is granted annually by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to internationally recognised academics from developing and transition countries in acknowledgement of their research achieveme…
(2026-04-25). In Numbers: China-Laos ties face important opportunities in 2026. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos as well as the Year of China-Laos Friendship, presenting important opportunities for the development of bilateral relations.
(2026-04-25). Exposing the University of Michigan's Violence Against Chinese Scholars. scheerpost.com Megan Russell for Codepink On Friday night, CODEPINK and the local University of Michigan community gathered to hold a vigil in honor of UM researcher Dr. Danhao Wan on the one-month anniversary of his death. According to reports, Dr. Wang died after jumping from an upper floor of the G.G. Brown Building on North Campus, …
(2026-04-25). Jeffrey Sachs: Trump's Failure in Iran Exposes the Crumbling Myth of U.S. Hegemony. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff Jeffrey Sachs has been warning for years that the "unipolar moment" was never real — and in this conversation with Glenn Diesen, he lays out the clearest case yet. Trump's failure in the Iran War, Sachs argues, didn't just expose the limits of one administration. It exposed the limits of the entire post‚ÄëCold …
(2026-04-25). What are UFO files Pentagon plans to release? ummid.com The UFO files that the Pentagon plans to release refer to the official records, documents, and investigative reports related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as they have been officially named.
(2026-04-25). Jamia Millia Islamia 10th Result 2026 Out: List of Toppers. ummid.com JMI Class 10 Result 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the Class 10 result 2026 along with the details of toppers.
(2026-04-25). US Republicans introduce Bill seeking 3-year pause on H-1B visas, major reforms proposed. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A group of Republican lawmakers in the United States has moved a bill in Congress seeking a three-year suspension of the H-1B visa programme, arguing that it is increasingly being used to replace American workers with lower-cost foreign labour.The proposed legislation, titled the "End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026," was introduced by Eli Crane and has the backing of seven other Republican representatives. Among the co-sponsors are Brian Babin, Brandon Gill, Wesley Hunt, Keith Self, Andy Ogles, Paul Gosar and Tom McClintock.The bill outlines a series of sweeping changes to the H-1B system. It proposes…
(2026-04-25). Trump welcomes crypto contest winners to Mar-a-Lago. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump will host winners of his second annual meme coin contest at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday. The event offers top buyers of his $TRUMP cryptocurrency an audience with him, despite the token's value dropping 96% from its peak last year. The gathering comes amid increased scrutiny of the …
(2026-04-25). Taliban says Afghans stuck in Qatar who helped US in war can safely return home. scmp.com Afghanistan's foreign ministry says Afghans who helped America's war effort and have been stuck in Qatar in the hope of reaching the United States can safely return to Afghanistan. | The statement on Saturday by foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi comes after reports emerged that the Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send 1,100 Afghans who assisted the US during its war in Afghanistan, and relatives of US service members, to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
(2026-04-25). Mediation without compulsion. ecns.cn There was a time when major countries measured their influence by the number of wars they could end.In a world roiled by perpetual might-is-right games, by turning mediation to apublic good, China is saying, in effect, that power can be exercised through restraint as well as force.
(2026-04-25). US uses unusual routes to send jet fuel to Japan, Philippine bases amid Hormuz closure. scmp.com An unusual series of cargoes of military-grade fuel that is due to sail from the US across the Pacific Ocean illustrates how far the war in Iran has disrupted the global oil supply chain. | A request for offers to ship 235,000 barrels of jet fuel from Cherry Point in Blaine, Washington, where BP has a refinery, to Subic Bay in the Philippines, a strategic access point and logistics hub for US naval operations, was issued on Thursday, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. The cargo is…
(2026-04-25). International flights resume from Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport. tribune.com.pk 
Days after United States President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire, international flights resumed from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport on Saturday, Iranian media said. | The first passengers had departed for Medina, in Saudi Arabia, Muscat and Istanbul, with operations expected to accelerate in the coming days. | A general view of an empty terminal hall after flights resumed at Imam Khomeini International Airport, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran on April 25, 2026. — WANA via Reuters | Read More: Iranian FM discusses overall regional situation with PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir | "W…
(2026-04-25). Madison, May 16, 2026: Nakba Potluck Program by Building Unity. wibailoutpeople.org 
Join us as we partner with…
(2026-04-25). Labor must be forced to back down from NDIS cuts. socialist-alliance.org 
The Anthony Albanese government's decision to savage the National Disability Insurance Scheme ranks high in the scale of betrayals by neoliberal Labor governments, argues Graham Matthews.
(2026-04-25). Update On New York Climate Act Negotiations: Details Starting To Emerge. wattsupwiththat.com We need to force the activists to admit that their proposals don't work, and the only way to do it is to run right up to the Green Energy Wall.
(2026-04-25). Pakistani delegation feel warmth and development in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Pakistani delegation feel warmth and development in #Xinjiang! A delegation of media and think tank representatives from #Pakistan visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently. Members of the delegation noted that what they witnessed firsthand was a vivid picture of dynamic development.
(2026-04-25). Pakistani journalists in Xinjiang: No 'forced labor', but advanced technology. ecns.cn A delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently.
(2026-04-25). Sunday 5/17: UCSC Powwow 2026. indybay.org Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-25). PhD Student Yousof Azizi Is Illegally Abducted, Imprisoned And Abused. popularresistance.org Maryland – Without warning, on April 13, after returning home from dropping off his 11 year-old daughter at school and his 3 year-old son at daycare, public policy PhD student Yousof Azizi was abducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in front of his home in Germantown, MD on fabricated charges regarding his visa status. Azizi and his wife, Aliyeh Hashemi, who recently completed her PhD in the field of health, have been living in the United States for over a decade and have complied with all visa requirements throughout that time. Both of their children were born in the United States.
(2026-04-25). Indonesian UN peacekeeper becomes sixth killed in Lebanon. aljazeera.com An Indonesian soldier has become the sixth UN peacekeeper killed in recent hostilities in southern Lebanon.
(2026-04-25). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 25. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Saturday, April 25.
(2026-04-25). As More Universities Agree To Immigration Enforcement On Campus, Students Are Fighting Back. scheerpost.com Julia Luz Betancourt for Prism She was beginning her spring semester as a second-year law student and paralegal when she received the news: The immigration clinic where she volunteered would have to stop all work, a demand directly from the Trump administration. The White House issued a stop-work order on Feb. 18, 2025, cutting off …
(2026-04-25). Pa. election 2026: What to know about Horsham and Lower Salford ballot questions ahead of the primary. whyy.org Registered voters in two Montgomery County townships can weigh in on ballot questions Pennsylvania has This election cycle, there are no ballot questions in any municipality in Bucks, Chester and Delaware cou…
(2026-04-25). 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?
(2026-04-25). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.
(2026-04-25). Israel assassinates veteran Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in double-tap strike. mronline.org 
Amal and her media outlet, Al Akhbar, were targeted multiple times by Israeli forces before her assassination.
(2026-04-25). Macron considers US to be unreliable ally. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — French President Emmanuel Macron does not consider Washington to be an absolutely reliable partner.
(2026-04-25). Sunday 4/26: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Meet at Inspiration Point parking area at Wildcat Canyon Road, Orinda, CA‚ÄØ94563…
(2026-04-25). The explicit manifesto of digital fascism: Palantir and the alliance of monopoly capital with the far Right. mronline.org 
A Leftist Reading of the Palantir Technologies Manifesto.
(2026-04-25). Friday Nite Videos | April 24, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 24, 2026 |
(2026-04-25). San Clemente Residents Fight Back Against Border Patrol Anduril Tower. indybay.org On Tuesday April 28, residents of San Clemente will hold a town hall meeting to respond to the City Council's January 2026 decision to allow U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to deploy an Anduril surveillance tower on a ridge above the beachside town for up to twenty years for a one-time $10 rental fee.
(2026-04-25). EC hosts provincial Freedom Day commemoration in Alexandria. sanews.gov.za EC hosts provincial Freedom Day commemoration in Alexandria | The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, led by Premier Oscar Mabuyane, will host its official Freedom Day commemoration in Alexandria on Monday, 27 April 2026. | The event will take place at the Derrick Mbele Stadium in the Nonkqubela Location, Alexandria, and is expected to bring together communities, government leaders and stakeholders to celebrate more than three decades of democracy and constitutional governance in South Africa. | This year's commemoration will be held under the theme: "Freedom and the Rule of Law: Thirty Years of Democratic Citize…
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Columbia Palestinian Student Mahmoud Khalil & His Lawyer Marc Van Der Hout At SFSU. indybay.org Columbia Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil and his lawyer Marc Van Der Hout spoke at SFSU about this kidnapping and detention by ICE and how they fought back as well as the state of the Palestinian movement.
(2026-04-25). Thursday 5/21: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel New Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-04-25). Argentina's President Closes Case Against British Businessman Who Fraudulently Acquired Strategic Lands. orinocotribune.com Argentinian President Javier Milei's government reached an agreement with British businessman Joe Lewis and the company Hidden Lake S.A. to end the annulment action initiated by the Argentinian State in 2023. The action sought to nullify Lewis' fraudulent purchase of over 12,000 hectares in a border security zone in Patagonia where the Lago Escondido estate is located. | The litigation had been initiated by the Argentinian Interior Ministry in 2023, following opinions from the Office of Administrative Investigations and the Treasury Attorney's Office. The offices considered that the original purchase in 1996 was…
(2026-04-25). Meet John Ternus: The Engineer who replaces Tim Cook as Apple Head. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Monday (April 20, 2026) announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
(2026-04-25). Al-Nassr storms into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final. ummid.com Top Saudi Football Club Al Nassr Wednesday April 22, 2026 stormed into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final defeating Al Ahli SC Qatar 5-1.
(2026-04-25). Madinah University Admission 2026 Begins: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com The Islamic University of Madinah Al Munawwarah has begun receiving applications from local and foreign students who wish to enroll them for various programs offered by one of Saudi Arabia's top universities with scholarship benefits.
(2026-04-25). Viral videos highlight sense of safety in China. ecns.cn Social media reels showing Chinese police officers patiently explaining how firearms work to curious children.Fueling much online discussion about the"sense of safety"in China.
(2026-04-25). Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics beat Sixers. aljazeera.com Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series lead.
(2026-04-25). BOOK REVIEW: — The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Rise of. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-25). How Iran turned pressure into initiative. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Authority is no longer measured by who strikes first, but by who manages the chaos that follows. In the 40-day war, Iran proved it can sustain pressure, seize momentum, and redefine the equation.
(2026-04-25). FM Dar shares updates on ongoing diplomatic efforts by Pakistan with Egypt, Türkiye. tribune.com.pk 
As part of its ongoing diplomatic outreach, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday held separate telephonic conversations with his counterparts from Türkiye and Egypt, emphasising dialogue and diplomacy as key to regional peace and stability. | DPM Dar held a telephone conversation with the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. | According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, during the call, Dar shared developments on Pakistan's ongoing diplomatic efforts, emphasising that sustained engagement through dialogue and diplomacy remained the only viable means of prom…
(2026-04-25). DOG-EAT-DOG: How Selfishness Became a Virtue and Why It Will Kill Us. indybay.org Selfishness is not strength. Empathy is not weakness. This post traces how Ayn Rand's fascination for a psychopath became a political program and culture that is now dismantling democracy and the planet.
(2026-04-25). Ukraine war: at least 6 die, over 30 wounded, in massive Russian attack. scmp.com Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people, officials said on Saturday, most of them in an attack on a residential building in the eastern city of Dnipro. | Over 30 people were injured, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said. | Ukraine's General Staff said Russia launched 47 ballistic and cruise missiles as well as 619 drones of various types. | Ukraine has been warding off a full-scale Russian invasion since February 2022.
(2026-04-25). The U.S. Lost Hungary But The Interference Continues. moderndiplomacy.eu After 16 years in power, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suffered a massive defeat in Hungary's April 12 parliamentary election. Many observers have described the outcome as a stern ideological rebuke of the Trump administration, which lobbied heavily in Orbán's favor, and have argued that Orbán's defeat would allow the EU to bolster its support for …
(2026-04-25). Tunisia's main rights group says operations suspended. newarab.com 
The LTDH said in a statement overnight it had been "informed" of the suspension, calling the measure "dangerous and arbitrary", but said the ban was pending official confirmation. | LTDH head Bassem Trifi told AFP news agency the order had been "issued by the Tunis court of first instance", and that the group will appeal. | "We oppose this…
(2026-04-25). American "Micro-Militarism: Or How Defeat in the Iran War Will Accelerate American Global Decline. scheerpost.com Alfred McCoy Writing more than 2,000 years ago, the Greek historian Plutarch gave us an eloquent description of what modern historians now call "micro-militarism." When an imperial power like Athens then, or America now, is in decline, its leaders often react emotionally by mounting seemingly bold military strikes in hopes of regaining the imperial grandeur that's slipping …
(2026-04-25). Saturday 5/2: Vote Left Unity! Meet the Candidates, Part 2. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-04-25). Russia accuses US of using coups, kidnappings to 'defend its well-being' at any cost. scmp.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the United States of ‚Å abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic ‚Å conventions in pursuit of its ‚Å own interests, particularly in dominating energy markets, in an interview broadcast on Friday. | Lavrov, interviewed by Russian state television, said Washington, in its dealings with Latin America and the Middle East, was "taking us back to a world where ‚Äånothing existed" in international law.
(2026-04-25). The real reason stock markets are still flying high despite grave risks. scmp.com Financial markets, stock markets especially, appear able to defy gravity despite the global geopolitical and economic situation. A plethora of institutional and individual explanations have been offered as to why, but most seem to miss the point. | Which is, at least in part, that we have created a kind of monster in the asset management industry, which channels a glut of global savings into a limited number of investment areas and which, by virtue of these captive inflows, is able to maintain…
(2026-04-25). Saturday 4/25: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Al-Nakba: The Palestinian catastrophe" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nJTA……
(2026-04-25). WHO approves first malaria treatment for babies. scmp.com The World Health Organization announced on Friday that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants for the first time. | Artemether-lumefantrine is the first antimalarial formulation designed specifically for the youngest victims of the mosquito-borne disease. | "The prequalification designation indicates that the medicine meets international standards of quality, safety and efficacy," the WHO said in a statement.
(2026-04-25). 'It's all about keeping wages at poverty levels to overpay their CEOs'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Sarah Anderson on poverty wages.
(2026-04-25). Flood of small parcels from China pushes Belgian airport's capacity to limit. scmp.com More than 4 million small parcels from China have arrived at the freight airport in Liege, Belgium, every day since the beginning of the year. On the receiving end, the Belgian customs inspection team at the airport has only 80 members. | Belgium's top customs official, Kristian Vanderwaeren, said the airport, close to the Netherlands, Germany and France, was built, in part, to cater to e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Shein, Temu and Alibaba.
(2026-04-25). Trump administration begins $166b tariff refunds after Supreme Court blow. tribune.com.pk 
The United States government has begun the unprecedented task of refunding more than $166 billion in tariffs after a landmark ruling by the United States Supreme Court struck down a central pillar of President Donald Trump's trade policy, triggering a scramble among importers to reclaim billions in duties. | According to The New York Times, the refund process, launched this week by US Customs and Border Protection, allows companies to apply for repayments on tariffs collected under emergency powers that the court ruled had been improperly used. | The move marks one of the largest government reimbursements to b…
(2026-04-25). LIVE: Arsenal vs Newcastle — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
(2026-04-25). Manitowoc, WI: Event Draws Labor Community Participants (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-25). Shaan Shahid questions lack of experimentation in films. tribune.com.pk 
In a recent interview, veteran actor Shaan Shahid shared his thoughts on the current state of the film industry, and his comments have sparked conversation online. Speaking openly, Shaan said that actors like Humayun Saeed and Fahad Mustafa seem to be working within their comfort zones instead of exploring something new. | He made it clear that this was not a criticism of their talent. According to him, both actors know what works for them and continue to follow that path, but he believes that growth comes when artists take risks and try different kinds of roles. | Shaan also pointed out a bigger issue within…
(2026-04-25). High Court affirms Attorney role in vetting police appointments. haaretz.com The High Court orders Ben-Gvir to allow Baharav-Miara's input a week before appointments. The justices also ruled that the commissioner's recommendations should be simultaneously presented to Ben-Gvir and to Baharav-Miara…
(2026-04-25). China Surpasses US in Research Spending. portside.org China Surpasses US in Research Spending |
(2026-04-25). China's Xiushan expands cross-border trade through logistics hub. ecns.cn A mountainous county in southwest China is expanding its role in global trade, as new logistics links connect local industries with markets in Southeast Asia and Europe, businesses say.
(2026-04-25). Religion Means Respect: Namita Thapar, abused over Namaz benefits, reminds Hindus. ummid.com Namita Thapar, a healthcare professional who is being abused for highlighting the benefits of Namaaz in a strongly worded message dropped on social media, reminded the Hindus about the importance of respect for all religions.
(2026-04-25). Gold, silver prices rebound in Pakistan after five-day losing streak. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices rebounded in both international and local markets on Saturday, snapping a five-day losing streak as global bullion rates shifted back into positive territory. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $23, reaching $4,708. Consequently, the impact was felt in local markets across Pakistan. | According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs2,300, settling at Rs493,162. The price of 10 grams of gold also saw an upward movement, rising by Rs1,971 to reach Rs422,806. | The silver…
(2026-04-25). EconoScope | China's electric motorcycles gain ground overseas as orders surge into July. ecns.cn Orders for Chinese electric motorcycles have been booked through July, as strong demand from Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America continues to drive exports.
(2026-04-25). West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much. aljazeera.com Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections.
(2026-04-25). Chinese securities regulator to impose penalties in first case of violating overseas listing procedure since rule implementation. ecns.cn File photo shows the entrance of the China Securities Regulatory Commissionin Beijing, capital of China..
(2026-04-25). Over 120 Organizations Demand End to US Extrajudicial Killings in High Seas. orinocotribune.com A total of 125 organizations made a The signatories include humanitarian, human rights, peacebuilding, Latin America policy, faith-based, drug policy, and veterans' organizations. They pointed out that States providing support to the US campaign of extrajudicial murders "risk incurring legal responsibility under international law." | "Since Septemb…
(2026-04-25). Friday 5/1: On May Day-Stop Fascist War Drive Abroad & Win The War At Home The Main Enemy Is At Home! indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza next to SF Ferry Building | San Francisco…
(2026-04-25). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-25). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao's World Cup hopes in doubt after injury. aljazeera.com The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week's 1-0 loss ‚Å to Man United.
(2026-04-25). Hesse, Germany: 4 tannery workers killed in workplace accident. wsws.org Four workers have lost their lives following hydrogen sulphide poisoning at a tannery in Runkel, Hesse, highlighting severe deficiencies in occupational safety and environmental monitoring.
(2026-04-25). Maha TET 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply April 24. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad has extended the last date of application for online registration of the candidates who wish to appear for MAHA TET 2026.
(2026-04-25). China, Cambodia boost strategic ties, coordination. ecns.cn China and Cambodia have enhanced bilateral strategic coordination with the first meeting of their foreign ministers and defense ministers under the "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism, which officials and experts said marks a significant institutional upgrade in bilateral relations and a deepened commitment to coordinated strategic positions.
(2026-04-25). Hundreds of firefighters battle Japan forest blazes. geo.tv 
(2026-04-25). Sanjay Dutt returns as villian in the role of Khalnayak. tribune.com.pk 
Sanjay Dutt has officially announced the sequel to his iconic 1993 film Khal Nayak. The film, now titled "Khalnayak Returns", marks the comeback of one of Bollywood's most remembered characters, Ballu. | The announcement was made during a special event in Mumbai, where Sanjay Dutt revealed that the rights of Khal Nayak have been acquired from director Subhash Ghai and his production banner Mukta Arts. The sequel is being developed in collaboration with producer Aksha Kamboj and Aspect Entertainment. | View this post on Instagram | A teaser of the film was also shown at the event, giving fans a first look at Du…
(2026-04-25). 'Pigs as Pets': New Tool to Intimidate Indian Muslims. ummid.com In Delhi's Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs.
(2026-04-25). Bougainville advocate among all-women lineup winning Goldman Environmental prize. asiapacificreport.nz By Coco Lance, RNZ Pacific digital journalist For the first time in history, the Goldman Environmental Prize — often dubbed the "Green Nobel" — has been awarded entirely to women. Since 1990, the prize has recognised ordinary people taking on extraordinary environmental battles. The six winners this year are Theonila Roka Matbob (Bougainville), Yuvelis Morales…
(2026-04-25). Decolonizing AI at the U.S. border. globalvoices.org What happens when AI is deployed to decide who is detained and who is excluded?Global VoicesImage courtesy of UntoldMag | This article by Tsion Gurmu, Hinako Sugiyama and Sobechukwu Uwajeh was first published by UntoldMag on November 25, 2025. An edited version is republished on Global Voices as part of a content-sharing agreement. This post is also part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, " (2026-04-25). What To Expect Next In The Fragile Ceasefires In Iran And Lebanon. popularresistance.org On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he was "highly unlikely" to extend the ceasefire with Iran that was set to expire on Wednesday. | As soon as he said that it was clear that he was going to soon extend the deadline. Indeed, he did so on Tuesday, but it was the way he did it that was particularly telling. | In a post on his Truth Social site that was clearly not written by the president, we read: | "Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been a…
(2026-04-25). Over 250 Indians claiming descent from biblical tribe land in Israel. tribune.com.pk 
More than 250 Indians claiming descent from a biblical tribe landed at Tel Aviv airport on Thursday, as part of a government operation to relocate them to Israel. | They are the first "Bnei Menashe" ("Sons of Manasseh") to arrive in Israel since the government decided in November to fund the immigration of around 4,600 members of the community from the state of Manipur in northeast India. | The community claims to descend from Manasseh, the forefather of one of the biblical "lost tribes" of Israel exiled in 720 BC by Assyrian conquerors. | The Shavei Israel organisation, which seeks to trace the descendants of…
(2026-04-25). A defining week in Africa: between moral voice, political tensions, and economic reality. moderndiplomacy.eu Africa has shown itself in the past week again as a continent of dramatic contrasts, in which moral leadership, political turmoil, and financial aspiration come into collision in a manner that would not only chart its own future but also that of the world. The continent is going through a time that is both precarious …
(2026-04-25). Mali junta reports 'terrorist' attacks on several targets. scmp.com An attack by "unknown armed terrorists" has been carried out on military barracks and other targets in the capital Bamako, the military in Mali reported on Saturday. | Attacks had also occurred in other locations in the country, the general staff reported. Fighting was ongoing, a brief statement said. | Witnesses reported intense fighting in a town near the capital where junta leader General Assimi Goita lives, and in other key cities.
(2026-04-25). VIDEO: Iran's police commando unit shoots down US aircraft. en.mehrnews.com ISFAHAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The moment when Iran's police commando unit targeted a US aircraft in southern Isfahan province during wartime.
(2026-04-25). Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns. grist.org 
Nearly half of children in the United States are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a new report, as experts warned Donald Trump's expansive rollback of protections will make the situation worse. | The 27th annual air quality report from the American Lung Association, or ALA, released on Wednesday evaluates pollution across the country by grading levels of ground-level ozone — also known as smog —as well as year-round and short-term spikes in particle pollution, commonly referred to as soot. The report analyzed quality-assured data collected between 2022 and 2024. | It found…
(2026-04-25). Hundreds Protest Against Citizens Bank Over Ties To ICE Prison Partners. popularresistance.org On Thursday, hundreds of demonstrators from the Northeast region of the United States gathered outside the Citizens Bank annual shareholders' meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, to protest against the company's financial relationships with for-profit prison corporations that operate facilities for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). | A group of organizations calling themselves the De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition is demanding that the bank end its relationship with ICE, specifically by halting its financial ties with CoreCivic and The GEO Group, prison corporations that work on behalf of the federal agency…
(2026-04-25). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.
(2026-04-25). Hair remembers: The crime you know is happening to you. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-25). Friday 5/1: May Day Party: A Fundraiser for Artists Unite for Palestine and Pal2Eire. indybay.org Hummingbird House | 2976 24th St, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-04-25). Pakistan envoy to US says Islamabad committed to diplomacy, regional stability. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, on Saturday reiterated Islamabad's commitment to regional stability and diplomatic engagement while highlighting the country's evolving geopolitical role during an address at Columbia University. | Speaking at a discussion hosted by the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Sheikh outlined Pakistan's foreign policy priorities, including its engagement with the US and efforts to promote dialogue in regional conflicts. | He said Pakistan continues to play a constructive role in facilitating diplomatic engagement, including in the Iran&…
(2026-04-25). Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks across Mali, army says. aljazeera.com Capital Bamako and several other locations hit in an apparently coordinated ‚Å assault involving multiple groups.
(2026-04-25). Russia Is Not Dumping Gold. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia has now sold physical gold from central bank linked reserves for the first time in about a quarter century, and the headline number is real enough to matter. bne IntelliNews reported sales of 300,000 troy ounces in January and 200,000 in February. The Bank of Russia's January bulletin showed 74.8 million fine troy ounces …
(2026-04-25). Trump Admin Weakens Air Standards While Almost Half of US Kids Breathe Toxic Air. truthout.org Nearly half the nation's children live in places with dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association. That's 33.5 million children — 46 percent of the country's kids — living in areas with failing grades for at least one measure of air pollution that is particularly harmful to developing lungs. The report also found that… |
(2026-04-25). Cases of syphilis and other STIs drop in Pennsylvania, new data shows, as local counties ramp up prevention and testing. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Public health teams across Pennsylvania are more aggressively targeting sexually transmitted infections after cases sharply increased nationally during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. | And it looks like these efforts are paying off, state officials say. Cases of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea in the commonwealth dropped between 2024 and 2025, according to new preliminary state data. | "However, we still have a lot of work to do," said Pennsylvania Health Secretary…
(2026-04-25). Friday 5/1: Class War Contingent @ SF May Day March. indybay.org Vaillancourt Fountain…
(2026-04-25). Palestine & South Africa with ILWU Local 10 Retired Secretary Treasurer Clarence Thomas. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 retired Secretary Treasurer Clarence Thomas spoke at a meeting in Oakland on the ILWU Local 10 fight for South Africa and Palestine…
(2026-04-25). Emergency Forest Defense: Lompico Headwaters Monday April 27, Tuesday April 28 ++? indybay.org Healthy Riparian and Steep Slope trees under attack by PG$E and subcontractors | Need Videographers, Witnesses, Tree Sitters 8am-4pm+ Monday, Tuesday, maybe rest of week | PG$E Tree Massacres in Lompico north of Felton, Santa Cruz Mountains…
(2026-04-25). Trump's "Department of War" seeks to enlist US auto companies in accelerated arms buildup. wsws.org The recent meetings between Pentagon officials and top US auto executives are aimed at securing the more direct integration of the auto industry into the war drive of US imperialism.
(2026-04-25). This Is How Crazy and Expensive L.A. World Cup Tickets Are Right Now. lataco.com FIFA dropped another batch of tickets for the tournament this week as part of a "Last Minute Sale." Who's got $6k for the quarterfinal at SoFi in a few months?!
(2026-04-25). The Psychology of Climate Doom: How Narrative Outpaces Nuance. wattsupwiththat.com Humans are wired to prioritize alarming information over neutral data…
(2026-04-25). Still a failure: The City of London backs EU's ‚Ǩ90‚ÄØbillion Ukraine war-chest. strategic-culture.su The conflict between member states and the EC may push the whole union to the breaking point. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | So…
(2026-04-25). 60 former UK ambassadors warn of Israel's West Bank annexation steps. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-25). Singularity and the Doomsday Clock. fairobserver.com The term "Singularity" refers to the point at which AI surpasses human intelligence and begins to improve itself faster than humans can understand or control. Once that threshold has been crossed, technological change can become unpredictable. In June 2023, a report by The New York Times argued that Silicon Valley was confronted with the idea…
(2026-04-25). Deporting soldiers? Why immigrant veterans fear removal from the US. aljazeera.com Trump's push for mass deportation has heightened fears that immigrant veterans of the US military could be expelled.
(2026-04-25). Iraq deadlock persists over next prime minister. newarab.com 
Iraq's main Shiite alliance failed on Friday to agree on a new candidate for prime minister after US pressure stymied the chances of frontrunner They h…
(2026-04-25). Poll Finds Just 4 Percent of Democrats Support Increasing Military Aid to Israel. scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang This article was originally published by Truthout Separate polling found this week that Congress's disapproval ratings have tied their all-time high of 86 percent. New polling has found that just 4 percent of Democratic voters support increasing military aid to Israel, marking a massive rift with congressional Democrats at a time when …
(2026-04-25). Behind Angus Taylor's immigration plan is a Trump‚Äëlike economic agenda. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-25). US Navy Secretary fired among growing conflict with Pentagon leaders. ecns.cn Top defense leader John Phelan was suddenly fired as U.Navy Secretary on Wednesday, April 22, amid his growing discord with other Pentagon figures, officials say.
(2026-04-25). HBL PSL 11: PM Shehbaz approves spectators' attendance for final. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday took a major decision to allow cricket fans to attend the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the stadium. | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi wrote in a post on X, " Dear cricket fans, I requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to allow spectators in the stadiums. While he was also inclined to permit fans, he emphasised that austerity measures are currently in place across Pakistan, with efforts underway to minimise fuel consumption". | "However, on the request of franchise owners, he has graciously approved the presence of fans for the PSL…
(2026-04-25). WB 10th Madhyamik Result 2026 Date Confirmed – Read Circular. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2026.
(2026-04-25). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.
(2026-04-25). Monday 4/27: Musk v. Altman: Everyone Sucks Here / The AI Wars: Whoever wins, we lose. indybay.org Federal District Court for Northern California• 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612 US…
(2026-04-25). Seven teens arrested on suspicion of stabbing pizza shop worker to death on Independence Day. haaretz.com A source says Israel Police have obtained 'significant evidence' linking the suspects, aged 13-17, to the murder of 21-year-old Yimano Binyamin Zelka earlier this week. The main suspect was arrested in a safehouse and his parents are suspected of obstructing the investigation…
(2026-04-25). Chinese, Thai FMs hold 3rd consultation mechanism meeting. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, together with Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailands deputy prime minister and foreign minister.
(2026-04-25). Within the United States, We Must Embrace Revolutionary Defeatism. orinocotribune.com By Shabbir Rizvi — Apr 22, 2026 | World War I was a bloodbath for the working and oppressed people of the world. In an imperialist war, more than 60 million soldiers were sent into war at the behest of the capitalists of their nations, in a conquest to ultimately secure new markets and resources for each country's ruling elite. | An estimated 20 million people — between soldiers and civilian casualties — would lose their lives as a result of capitalist greed. | As a quick refresher, the contradictions that birthed the global conflict were, of course, the contradictions brought by capitalism, as R…
(2026-04-25). Earth Energy Imbalance: The Sun versus CO2. wattsupwiththat.com Do solar and greenhouse gas radiation affect ocean heat content in the same way?
(2026-04-25). Demands that Port of Oakland End Arms Shipments to Israel Continue. indybay.org "Pack the Port" Commission protest uses public comments to demand embargo of arms feeding Israel's war crimes…
(2026-04-25). ICSE, ISC 2026 Results: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is declaring the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 reults on its official website results.cisce.org and cisce.org.
(2026-04-25). Ronaldo's 969th career goal sets course for Al-Nassr's win over Al-Wasl. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's 969th career goal set the course for Al-Nassr's victory over Al-Wasl in AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) Quarter-Final Sunday April 19, 2026.
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Activist Yorkshire Councillor Demands the British Government make Fossil Fuel Extraction More Difficult. wattsupwiththat.com North Yorkshire councillor and anti-fracking activist Steve Mason has demanded a little known loophole in Britain's fracking ban be closed.
(2026-04-25). Katseye's Manon Hiatus Has Fans Asking A Bigger Question: Why Are Black Women Always The 'Weakest Link' In Girl Groups? newsone.com : | ✕ | The global girl group Katseye was supposed to be having a moment. | Fresh off their historic But instead of celebrating a breakthrough year, Katseye is now at the center of a growing controversy that feels all too familiar. | On Feb.
(2026-04-25). Kerala Minister was asked about SSLC, Plus Two 2026 results date, his response. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10, and Plus Two or Class 12th board examination 2026 results in May.
(2026-04-25). Olympians hail 'everlasting' friendship on visit to China Window Centre. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's renowned former hockey Olympian Samiullah Khan, famously known as the 'Flying Horse', declared on Saturday that the Pakistan-China friendship is "everlasting" and admired worldwide. | He made these remarks during a visit to the China Window, a Chinese cultural centre established in Peshawar. Khan was accompanied by seven other Pakistani Olympians: Naeem Akhtar, Nasser Ali, Ayaz Mahmood, Dr Aatif Bashir, Shakeel Abbasi, Rahim Khan, and Kashif Jawad. Former | Pakistani squash champion Qamar Zaman was also present on the occasion. | Speaking to media, Samiullah expressed his delight at visiting the cen…
(2026-04-25). Garden Route named the world's best road trip. sanews.gov.za Garden Route named the world's best road trip | The Garden Route has been ranked the number one road trip in the world by Autotrader, achieving a score of 90.6 out of 100. | The global study assessed leading road trips based on factors such as road quality, scenery, weather conditions, visibility, temperature, and overall driving experience. | The Garden Route emerged as the top performer. | "The Garden Route National Park remains a key part of this internationally recognised route, offering diverse landscapes where forests, rivers, mountains, and coastline meet. | "Visitors are encouraged to experience this glo…
(2026-04-25). New Zealand government minister stokes anti-Indian racism. wsws.org The right-wing nationalist NZ First Party is scapegoating immigrants for the social crisis caused by austerity measures imposed by successive Labour and National Party-led governments, in which NZ First has also played a major role.
(2026-04-25). California Agency Urged to Protect Public Health, Environment From Data Center Diesel Generators. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2026 — Environmental justice and community groups filed a petition with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District today seeking stronger protections against diesel generator operations at data centers throughout the region. Thousands of the highly polluting diesel generators operate in Bay Area neighborhoods with minimal reporting requirements.
(2026-04-25). El Salvador's Bukele regime stages mass show trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members. wsws.org Trump's support for Bukele seeks to normalize the authoritarian doctrine that the state may detain or even kill individuals based on suspicion alone, without due process.
(2026-04-25). Significant portion of Iran's missile power yet to be deployed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The Defense Ministry says a significant portion of Iran's missile capabilities remains unused, while highlighting the domestic production of over 1,000 types of weapons throughout the country.
(2026-04-25). Comicomment: The ghosts Japan refuses to put to rest. ecns.cn Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday made a monetary offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, one day after she sent a ritual offering to the shrine in the name of "prime minister."
(2026-04-25). U.S. spies on the Vatican. strategic-culture.su By Ken KLIPPENSTEIN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Trump's war on Pope Leo includes cloak and dagger | When Trump declared Pope…
(2026-04-25). Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, says army. geo.tv 
Malian soldiers are pictured during a patrol with soldiers from the new Takuba force near the Niger border in Dansongo Circle, Mali, August 23, 2021. — Reuters BAMAKO: Militants staged attacks in Mali's capital Bamako and in several locations in the interior of the country on…
(2026-04-25). Iran parl. speaker sees financial war as frontline against US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the main battleground for confronting the United States lies in the financial warfare, emphasizing that economic resistance is the key to weakening US influence.
(2026-04-25). The Price of Safety: The Case Of Three Whistleblowers & Workers Memorial Day. indybay.org The struggle of health and safety whistleblowers is important to not only the worker themselves but all workers and the public.
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Saturday 4/25: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-04-25). Peru's Left-Wing Parties Condemn Right-Wing Demand for Supplementary Elections in Lima. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, April 22, left-wing Peruvian parties held a sit-in in Lima outside the National Jury of Elections (JNE) to condemn the right-wing demand for supplementary elections in the capital. They are highlighting that the right is alleging a premeditated fraud in the April 12 elections without evidence. | The mobilization came after the right-wing presidential candidate from the Popular Renewal party, Rafael López Aliaga, requested that the JNE hold supplementary elections only in the capital, his principal electoral stronghold. He alleged that electoral material arrived late, causing voters to leave the poll…
(2026-04-25). Foreign investment increases as innovation drive deepens. ecns.cn Chinas improving innovation ecosystem, its vast market and more predictable policy environment are encouraging multinational companies to scale up investment and operations, cementing the countrys role as a hub for advanced industries and global trade.
(2026-04-25). Michael Tilson Thomas, acclaimed American conductor, has died at the age of 81. wsws.org Like his mentor Leonard Bernstein, Tilson Thomas was known for his communication skills and his ability to attract new audiences to classical music.
(2026-04-25). Why Spain's 'fruit bowl' diplomacy with China comes up rather empty. scmp.com Every time a European leader lands in Beijing with a business delegation, the same speculation follows: is the Atlantic consensus beginning to crack? Is part of Europe drifting towards China and away from Washington? | In Spain's case, the drama expires on contact with the record. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's four visits to Beijing in four years have not produced a European pivot, a strategic vision or a narrower trade imbalance. They have produced market access for agricultural goods.
(2026-04-25). Veterans groups protest in U.S. Capitol against war on Iran. iacenter.org By Gerry Condon April 24, 2026 A coalition of veterans groups gathered in the U.S. Capitol April 20 to express their deep opposition to the U.S. war on Iran. Some 130 veterans and military family members held a solemn, disciplined protest in the Capitol Rotunda demanding that the Trump administration end its illegal war on Iran and that Congress stop funding the war. Veterans groups protest in U.S. Capitol Rotunda, April 20, 2026. Credit: VFP The veterans, many of whom served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan, conducted a flag folding ceremony and played Taps on a bugle in honor of the 13 service members who have alread…
(2026-04-25). 'Walk together as friends?' A High-Level Conference offers answers. ecns.cn Representatives from around the world recently gathered at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing for the Third High-Level Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development. | Amid rising uncertainty in the global landscape, "shared development" has become a key topic of discussion. What is being discussed here, and what could it lead to?
(2026-04-25). Friday 5/22: The F I X documentary. indybay.org 1224 K. St. Downtown Modesto California.
(2026-04-25). Modi govt fails to pass Delimitation Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Friday April 17, 2026 withdrew the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the amended Women's Reservation Bill 2026 could not get the necessary votes in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament's Special Session.
(2026-04-25). Tehran rally condemns US-Israeli crimes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — People from various walks of life gathered at Tehran's Haft-e-Tir Square on Saturday to condemn crimes by the US. and the Israeli regime, and to thwart any possible enemy plot.
(2026-04-25). Shin Bet will collapse faster than police. No internal force can stop. haaretz.com David Zini may have lacked the chops required for heading the Shin Bet, but that hasn't stopped him from fomenting an upheaval there. Only civil society can stop the collapse, warns one of his predecessors…
(2026-04-25). US-Kuwaiti journalist leaves Kuwait after detention release. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Communication Campaign in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Health Care in Danger Regional ASIA PACIFIC Meeting 2021. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). The U.S. war on Iran runs on a lying machine. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-04-25). Violence against health care and facility damage in Bangladesh- a baseline Study. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Sudan: the human cost of three years of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Trump Declares Victory in Iran. Reality Disagrees. juancole.com
(2026-04-25). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: The Onion's Last Laugh. levernews.com
(2026-04-25). China to closely follow progress of relevant legislation, carefully assess its impact: MOFCOM on US House Committee on Foreign Affairs passing MATCH Act and related bills. ecns.cn
(2026-04-25). What the West struggles to understand about Iran's communication strategy. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-25). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). Blaise Matuidi teams up with the ICRC to protect health-care workers in conflict ZONEs. icrc.org
(2026-04-25). FO Talks: Is Europe's Strategic Amnesia Driving the World Toward Another Global War? fairobserver.com
(2026-04-25). El petróleo crudo cubano sí se puede refinar (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Una tecnología para el uso del crudo nacional desarrollada por el Centro de Investigaciones del Petróleo (Ceinpet), basada en la termoconversión, ha roto con el mito de que el petróleo cubano de alta densidad y viscocidad no podía procesarse a partir de soluciones propias.
(2026-04-25). Lula es operado con éxito de una lesión cutánea. cubadebate.cu La lesión, claramente visible en las últimas semanas, era un carcinoma basocelular, precisó la dermatóloga Cristina Abdalla, a cargo de la intervención en el hospital Sirio-Libanés de Sao Paulo.
(2026-04-25). Empresa "Camilo Cienfuegos" recibe Bandera de Vanguardia Nacional por sexto año consecutivo. cubadebate.cu Con una historia de profundo compromiso hacia la obra invencible de la Revolución Cubana, la Empresa Industria Electrónica Comandante Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán, perteneciente al Ministerio de Industrias, celebró en un Acto Solemne la entrega de la Bandera que la acredita, por sexto año consecutivo, como Vanguardia Nacional.
(2026-04-25). Las lesiones empañan el futbol español. cubadebate.cu Se pierden lo que resta de la contienda el talentoso atacante del Baràßa Lamine Yamal, también el defensa central brasileño Eder Militao y el volante creativo turco Arda Guler. Curiosamente, los tres padecen lesiones parecidas. Yamal, rotura en el isquiotibial izquierdo, mientras Militao en el bicep femoral de su pierna izquierda y Guler, también en el bicep femoral de su pierna derecha.
(2026-04-25). Os 5 erros de Orban e dos populistas europeus. strategic-culture.su Se os populistas nà£o superarem o seu amadorismo e corrigirem as falhas estruturais, seguirá sendo um movimento de protesto em vez de uma soluàßà£o política definitiva. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para…
(2026-04-25). Entrega Rusia a Cuba donativo de medicamentos. cubadebate.cu En la sede de la Embajada de Rusia en Cuba se celebró este viernes una ceremonia para hacer entrega al Gobierno cubano de un cargamento humanitario preparado por el Gobierno de San Petersburgo, consistente en un lote de medicamentos destinados a hospitales y clínicas de la isla.
(2026-04-25). Para que la cadera vuelva a andar (+Audio y Video). cubadebate.cu En Sancti Spíritus, una innovación del servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología convierte un problema crítico en una solución concreta: adaptar tornillos ya adquiridos para mantener operativas las fracturas de cadera y otras lesiones que exigen osteosíntesis, en medio de la escasez de insumos que golpea al sistema de Salud cubano.
(2026-04-25). China entrega donativo al deporte cubano. cubadebate.cu Como parte de los estrechos lazos de amistad entre la República Popular de China y la República de Cuba se realizó este viernes el acto oficial de un donativo de implementos deportivos, que amablemente ha realizado la Administración General de Deportes de ese país.
(2026-04-25). Una llamada de atención para EE. UU.: La ´normalización ª de Japón no tiene nada de normal. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-25). L'Orso scatenato: l'avvertimento della Russia, le promesse della NATO e la pericolosa compiacenza dell'Occidente. strategic-culture.su L'orso è stato provocato e ha avvertito, ripetutamente ed esplicitamente, cosa farà se le provocazioni continueranno | Segue nostro L'avvertimento | La pubblicazione da parte del Ministero della Difesa russo di un elenco degli impianti europei di produzione di droni rappresenta un cambiamento qualitativo nella strategia informativa di Mosca. A differenza delle minacce generiche rivolte ad avversari non identificati, questa mossa ha indic…
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). El Gamal family released from Dilley concentration camp: A victory in the fight against collective punishment. wsws.org The war on immigrants, and through them on the democratic rights of the entire working class, continues and is escalating, and the El Gamal family, including four minor children, remains under threat.
(2026-04-25). Goodbye to Lenin and Leninism. links.org.au 
Leninists seldom asked themselves: if Lenin was always right, why did things go so wrong in Russia? Dan La Botz argues it is time to say goodbye to Lenin and Leninism.
(2026-04-24). The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too. truthout.org We cannot separate fossil fuels from the ongoing U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. The volatility surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has shaken the global economy, restricting the passage of oil from the largest producers in the Gulf region. The economic costs of this illegal, unjust, and unpopular war are mounting alongside the heartbreaking human costs — including troops lost and thousands killed… |
(2026-04-24). IRGC Navy Seizes Epaminondas Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz. english.almanar.com.lb Exclusive images obtained by Tasnim show Epaminondas, a large MSC-operated containership, after it was intercepted and transferred to Iranian territorial waters by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz as part of ongoing maritime security operations targeting violating ships. The IRGC Navy announced on Wednesday that it has intercepted and transferred two violating vessels …
(2026-04-24). Trump's Truth Social Posts Upended Iran War Negotiations — Report. truthout.org The United States military announced on Thursday that a third aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the most the U.S. has sent to the region since the Iraq War. The U.S.S. George H.W. Bush carries over 80 aircraft and has more than 5,500 sailors and air crew on board. Officials would not elaborate on plans for the Bush, but analysts suggested its arrival to the area could mean an… |
(2026-04-24). Venezuela's Acting President to IMF: We Need the $5 Billion That Was Withheld 6 Years Ago. orinocotribune.com After showing the letter that Venezuela's Constitutional head of state, Nicolás Maduro, sent to the director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, on March 15, 2020, requesting access to US $5 billion to which Venezuela was entitled to in order to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, reported this Tuesday that she spoke with the IMF to access those Venezuelan assets. | "Today, I spoke with the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, and I told her about the need for Venezuela to access its Special Drawing Rights. We…
(2026-04-24). Zelenskiy Visits Saudi Arabia to Boost Security Ties and Expand Regional Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Jeddah on Friday for his second visit to Saudi Arabia within a month. The trip comes as Ukraine seeks to deepen cooperation in security, energy, and infrastructure while strengthening its presence in the Middle East during ongoing regional tensions linked to the Iran war. Zelenskiy is expected to meet …
(2026-04-24). Lenin and today's socialist struggle in the United States. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc shares some thoughts on Leninism, democratic centralism, party organization and related matters for today's socialist struggle.
(2026-04-24). Nkabinde Enquiry reaches key milestone. sanews.gov.za Nkabinde Enquiry reaches key milestone | The Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, known as the Nkabinde Enquiry, has reached a critical stage with both legal parties having now formally closed their cases. | The enquiry is led by retired Justice Baaitse Elizabeth Nkabinde and was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Chauke, the Director of Public Prosecutions for the South Gauteng Division. | The enquiry will now proceed to the submissions phase. | "The Nkabinde Enquiry notes that all legal parties have now formally c…
(2026-04-24). Iran to make criminal aggressor regret its actions: Army cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country will make the criminal aggressor regret for its actions.
(2026-04-24). No plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA)- Italian Sports Minister, Andrea Abodi, has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at World Cup as "not appropriate", rejecting any idea that Azzurri will be granted a last-minute berth at this summer's tournament.
(2026-04-24). Sharaa comments on backlash over Damascus 'sexy dance' routine. newarab.com 