(2026-04-12). Did Iran lose track of Hormuz mines? Mojtaba struggles to locate naval mines amid talks in Pakistan. hindustantimes.com Amid high-stakes Iran-U.S. talks in Islamabad, a new crisis unfolds in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's naval mine strategy, once a tool of leverage, now appears to be backfiring as Tehran struggles to locate and clear hazardous minefields. Reports suggest deployments were haphazard, with drifting mines posing continued risks to global shipping and energy routes. As tensions with the United States and Israel escalated earlier, the situation has only grown more complex. With Donald Trump demanding a complete reopening of the strait, questions remain—can Iran eliminate a threat it may no longer fully control?>
(2026-04-12). War Back on the Brink as US Iran Talks Collapse After 21 Hour Showdown. moderndiplomacy.eu After more than six weeks of intense conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, delegations from Washington and Tehran met in Islamabad for the first direct negotiations in over a decade. The talks followed a fragile two week ceasefire aimed at halting a war that has already killed thousands, disrupted global trade, and …
(2026-04-12). US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan end in stalemate. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. and Iran did not reach an agreement to end their ongoing war after lengthy talks in Islamabad, which raised concerns about the ceasefire. Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour negotiations, which have resulted in numerous casualties and increased global oil prices over the past six weeks. U. …
(2026-04-12). Historic Israel-Lebanon talks set for Washington, but sources say hopes for agreement remain low. haaretz.com There seems to be a gap between Benjamin Netanyahu's declarations on a possible peace agreement with Lebanon and the circumstances under which they were made: American and international pressure to halt strikes in Lebanon to allow talks between the United States and Iran to move forward…
(2026-04-12). Iran: Despite Failure in Islamabad, Talks with US will Continue. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Islamabad negotiations between the U.S. and Iran
(2026-04-12). US-Iran peace talks: Peace talks collapse after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad. ptcnews.tv US-Iran peace talks: The US-Iran peace talks, which were being helped by Pakistan, ended without any agreement after 21 hours of discussions on Saturday (April 11). US Vice President JD Vance, who was leading the American side, said this is "bad news for Iran" and that the US team is leaving after giving its "final and best offer." | So, why did the talks fail? | Vance did not share full details publicly but said the main issue was about nuclear weapons. He explained that the US wants a clear promise from Iran that it will not try to build nuclear weapons or develop the means to make them quickly. | "Their nucle…
(2026-04-12). Iran, US fail to reach agreement in marathon talks in Pakistan. newarab.com 
Marathon Speaking at a press conference, US Vice President JD Vance said that the US negotiating team would leave Pakistan having failed to come to an agreement. | "We leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We'll see if the Iranians accept it," he told reporters after 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capi…
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-12). US-Iran talks: Russian diplomat criticizes JD Vance for not knowing 'ABC of diplomacy' Russia's representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, has questioned whether US Vice President JD Vance genuinely believed that a resolution with Iran could be attained in a mere few hours, stressing that multi-layered discussions are essential for meaningful outcomes.
realclearpolitics.com (2026-04-12). Tucker Carlson: Trump Is Not Free To Do What He Thinks Is Best For America on Iran and IsraelTucker Carlson said during an interview with BBC's "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg," that he feels sorry for his longtime friend, President Donald Trump, who allowed himself to be tricked into trying to overthrow the Islamic Republic of Iran by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu'calling it "the single biggest mistake any American president in my lifetime has made."
rawstory.com (2026-04-12). 'Time to face reality': Columnist says Trump is 'mentally unwell' ' it can't be ignored Columnist and former editor of The Guardian, explained how the moment of reckoning has arrived – it's time to be honest that President Donald Trump's mental state is declining.
(2026-04-12). Iran leaders say 'couldn't trust US' at failed Islamabad talks. newarab.com 
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Tehran's delegation, said Iran had put forward "advanced initiatives" during the discussions, but that Washington "ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round". | "The Unit…
presstv.ir (2026-04-11). Iran condemns assassination threats against Iranian negotiators amid US talks Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has called for public condemnation of the assassination threats leveled against Iranian negotiators amid ongoing talks with the United States that are aimed at permanently ending the US-Israeli aggression against the country.
(2026-04-12). After 21 Hours, Nothing: U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse and the Empire Shows Its Cracks. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer What did I say this morning? So much for the "college try." It didn't even last a day. I never expected anything real to come from this — not from a United States that is not only losing ground, but losing face in full view of the world. This wasn't strength at the …
(2026-04-12). US-Iran talks failed over Hormuz, Lebanon and nuclear programme. newarab.com 
Talks between the US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations in Islamabad had failed after Washington presented what he described as its "fi…
(2026-04-12). Failed US-Iran Talks Could Trigger Energy Crisis and Regional War. thinktank.pk The recent collapse of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad underscores the deep-rooted complexities that continue to define one of the most volatile geopolitical rivalries of the modern era. Despite 21 hours of intensive discussions, both sides failed to reach an agreement, exposing not only immediate disagreements but also long-standing structural …
(2026-04-12). Lebanese media: Five killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com
(2026-04-12). America's Suez Moment Is Here — And It's Losing. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As Washington scrambles to reframe a disastrous war as "diplomacy," a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran has opened the door to negotiations that may already be collapsing under their own contradictions. In this episode of The Chris Hedges Report, Hedges speaks with former British diplomat Alastair Crooke, who lays out …
(2026-04-12). Pope Leo slams 'delusion of omnipotence' stoking US-Israeli war on Iran. scmp.com In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo on Saturday denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fuelling the US-Israel war on Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. | Leo presided over an evening prayer service in St Peter's Basilica on the same day the US and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan and as a fragile ceasefire held.
(2026-04-12). UK seeks to jail Palestine Action for 'terrorism' amid UK media blackout. thegrayzone.com Six Palestine Action activists face a retrial after being acquitted in February following over a year in prison. If convicted, the six Palestine Action activists and 18 others will likely be sentenced as terrorists, facing long prison terms. The jury has not been notified about the 'terrorist' designation, and the British media cannot report this information under a court order. Activists will also be prohibited from telling jurors how their efforts sought to impede the Gaza genocide. The prosecution followed …
(2026-04-12). Gaza war: Sumud flotilla aims to again break Israeli blockade. newarab.com 
A About 30 boats planned to leave the Mediterranean port city laden with medical aid and other supplies on The Israeli military intercepted the rough…
(2026-04-12). Israeli attacks, Blockade on Gaza: Casualties, Humanitarian Collapse. juancole.com By IMEMC | — | ( The latest attacks come amid intensifying bombardment, deepening displacement, and the continued failure of emergency crews to reach large numbers of victims trapped under the rubble. | Al‚ÄëJazeera's correspondents in Gaza r…
(2026-04-12). Gaza: Israeli sniper kills Palestinian schoolgirl in front of classmates. ummid.com Israeli occupation forces shot and killed a Palestinian schoolgirl Thursday April 09, 2026 in front of her classmates while she was studying in a tent classroom in northern Gaza.
(2026-04-12). Hamas to meet Egyptian mediators over Israeli truce violations. newarab.com 
Israel has violated the ceasefire that theoretically took effect in October on a near-daily basis, killing at least 749 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. | "The delegation will meet Egyptian officials on Sunda…
(2026-04-12). Gaza flotilla challenges Israeli blockade. moderndiplomacy.eu A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was scheduled to depart on Sunday from Barcelona, with about 30 boats filled with medical supplies. More vessels are anticipated to join along the way. The Israeli military previously stopped a similar mission in October, arresting Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and over 450 others. Israel …
(2026-04-12). Global Sumud Flotilla: We Refuse To Wait. popularresistance.org The Global Sumud Flotilla will set sail from Barcelona this Sunday, April 12, 2026, joined by Open Arms and Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise. While countries trade ceasefire announcements, the Israeli regime's assault on Gaza and ground offensive in Lebanon continue as of this morning, underscoring how little has changed for civilians under fire and how urgent it is to act. | The flotilla's strategy and purpose are clear: to challenge israel's illegal siege on Gaza, deliver aid, and confront the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people and the complicity that enables it.
(2026-04-12). Chorus Grows for US President Trump's Impeachment. ummid.com The reticence expressed by Democrats about removing President Donald Trump from office — even after he ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and attacked Iran without seeking congressional approval, quickly fell away after his latest threat to Iran.
(2026-04-12). On April 11 Coup Anniversary, Delcy Rodríguez Condemns Fascism, Venezuela Expresses Solidarity with Lebanon Following Israeli Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Saturday, April 11, speaking at the Cotiza neighborhood in Caracas, Rodríguez noted that the upcoming April 13 celebration would mark the restoration of constitutional order, just as it did 24 years ago. | "Every 11th has its 13th, and on the 13th we wi…
(2026-04-12). Rift over Lebanon, Hormuz puts Mideast truce at risk. ecns.cn The Middle East teetered between hope and despair on Thursday, within a day of a two-week ceasefire being announced, as the United States and Iran accused each other of violating the terms of the truce, Israel intensified its bombardment of Lebanon, and Iran continued its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-12). Iran 'retains nuclear capabilities' despite weeks of bombardment. newarab.com 
(2026-04-12). United States And Israel Bomb 307+ Medical Facilities In Iran. popularresistance.org The United States and Israel are systematically targeting hospitals in Iran. In one month of bombing, the two countries have hit at least 307 health centers across the country, according to reports from the Iranian Red Crescent. The carefully planned destruction of the Islamic Republic's medical infrastructure fits into a long history of deliberate U.S. attacks on hospitals. Since the end of World War Two, Washington has targeted medical centers in at least 16 countries, and the 307 Iranian sites hit does not even come close to the record for the number of hospitals in any country destroyed by American bombs and…
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). Bibi hiding in bunker? Netanyahu begs for two more weeks as Iran's missiles still loom over Israel. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu is under renewed fire at home as he asks to delay his corruption trial yet again, this time citing the growing security threat from Iran. In this video, we break down how Iran's missile arsenal, which has survived weeks of U.S.-Israeli strikes, is now feeding a political storm inside Israel. Critics accuse Netanyahu of hiding behind the Iran crisis and practicing "bunker politics," as he postpones testimony in a case that has dragged on since 2020 and could still send him to jail. We explain the latest court filing, the judge's response, the shockwaves from Judge Benny Sagi's death, and why pol…
(2026-04-12). The Real Energy Crisis Begins After the Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu The April 8 ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel has calmed nerves, but it has not repaired the energy system that was thrown into chaos over the past six weeks. Markets may welcome the language of de-escalation, yet energy traders do not buy words alone. They buy confidence, verified shipping access, functioning infrastructure, …
(2026-04-12). US-Israeli Strikes on Iran's Universities Signal Higher Ed No Longer Off-Limits. scheerpost.com Even if the ceasefire holds and the war comes to an end, Iran's academia will bear great costs and long-term impacts. Kourosh Ziabari for Truthout hroughout their war on Iran, the U.S. and Israel broke many norms of military engagement, such as systematically targeting academic institutions in Iran. Universities became a major casualty, and explicit …
(2026-04-12). US-Iran Wobbly Ceasefire Wobbles Down. ummid.com With no side caring for the other side's core demands the proposed two-week ceasefire in the Israel—US war against Iran, which started just a day before, appears to be on the verge of collapse.
(2026-04-12). Don't Be Fooled, The Hormuz Crisis Is Coming. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Don Not Panic Don't be fooled by the relative lull since the onset of the ceasefire between Iran and the US. The economic crisis is coming. The fuse has been lit. We're still in the burning down phase. But the bomb will go off. First off, there is still nothing moving through the Strait of …
(2026-04-12). Netanyahu says war with Iran 'not over yet', attacks Erdogan. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-12). Kuwait arrests 24 amid 'terror financing' probe. newarab.com 
A security source told AFP that five Since Iran began attacking Kuwait and other Gulf states last month as part of the Middle East war, authorities across the region have moved against individuals and…
(2026-04-12). 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling Ends in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry. ummid.com 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling ended Thursday April 09, 2026 in the 3 of the 5 Indian States with Puducherry registering a voting percentage of 89.87% followed by Assam 84.42% and Kerala 78.21%…
(2026-04-12). Over 500 arrests at Defend Our Juries peaceful demo in London. thecanary.co 
The Met Police have confirmed 523 arrests in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 11 April, where Defend Our Juries protesters staged a silent vigil against the genocide and the unlawful use of terrorism laws to silence opposition to the genocide. This brings the total number of arrests for defying the Palestine Action ban from 2,779 to […] | By
(2026-04-12). Rare Earth Leverage and Pressure Points on U.S. Technological Power. wattsupwiththat.com The rare‚Äëearth crisis is becoming a structural element of the global environment, shaping the resilience of the American technological and defense system. In the logic of the Yankee angle, the United States' ability to adapt to these conditions and establish secure supply chains will determine its strategic position in the years ahead.
(2026-04-12). Economic shock of Mideast war to cast shadow over IMF meeting. newarab.com 
(2026-04-12). 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?
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities. ecns.cn In 2018, Kà§rcher participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) with a "give it a try" mindset, but the scale and impact of the event far exceeded expectations. This experience strengthened Kà§rcher's commitment to participating year after year. Since then, its booth size has continued to expand, and its exhibits have become increasingly diverse.
(2026-04-12). Karnataka 2nd PUC (12th) Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) in coordination with Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) is set to declare the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2025 soon, most likely on April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-12). Iran agrees for ceasefire with US, opening of Hormuz Strait. ummid.com In an important move towards deescalation in the Middle East, Iran and United States Tuesday April 07, 2026 agreed for ceasefire and opening of Hormuz Strait.
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). DOGE Cuts Left U.S. Unable to Help Americans Stranded in Iran War Zone. theintercept.com 
Foreign service officers fired in Elon Musk's workforce purge warn the State Department is unable to help Americans stranded in the Middle East.
(2026-04-12). MHT CET 2026 (PCM) rescheduled. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has rescheduled the MHT CET 2026 (PCM) as the entrance exam dates fixed earlier clashed with other competitive exams.
(2026-04-12). Comicomment: Japan's nuclear ambitions risk self-destruction. ecns.cn The proliferation of neo-militarism in Japan has become a real menace. Should an evil tiger be unleashed from its cage, it would inevitably wreak havoc far and wide, and plunge the Japanese people into an abyss of disaster.
(2026-04-12). Comicomment: Do not let the nuclear tide breach the rampart of peace. ecns.cn Those who play with fire will eventually get burned; those who ride the waves with nuclear ambitions will ultimately be swallowed by the surging tide of nuclear proliferation risks.
(2026-04-12). The Twilight Of Western White Power Will Usher In The Dawn Of A New Global Civilization. popularresistance.org I predict that the US will be physically expelled from the region. It is becoming quite clear to the vassal states that have aligned themselves with the US, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, that the US was unable to defend them, and not only unable to defend them, but that they the US, made decisions that clearly appear to prioritize the defense of Israel over them. And so being in alignment with the US, allowing for US bases to exist on in their territory as a result of not only them not being able to be defended, but making them a target. And so there is a real rethinking, if you will, taking place am…
(2026-04-12). Shelly Kittleson kidnapping prompts journalists to leave Iraq. newarab.com 
The kidnapping of US freelance journalist The deteriorating security situation in the country
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.
(2026-04-12). Meghalaya SSLC Class 10 Result 2026: Check Here. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) is releasing on mbose.in and other websites the result and toppers list of Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination 2026 today i.e. Tuesday April 07, 2026.
(2026-04-12). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-12). Hero attacks US warplane with hatchet at Ireland's Shannon airport. thecanary.co 
An absolute legend has breached security at Shannon airport and made some DIY modifications to a US military plane stationed at the genocide-enabling warport. His handiwork seems to have made some significant improvements to the death dealing monstrosity, allegedly causing "extensive" damage and putting it out of service. Social media accounts are circulating footage showing […] | By
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-12). Ahead of U.S. talks, Israel pushes Lebanon to curb Hezbollah militarily. haaretz.com As Washington mediates rare direct contact, Israel aims to expand its southern security zone while pressing Beirut to dismantle Hezbollah's nationwide military and political influence, amid uncertainty over IDF freedom of action under U.S. pressure…
(2026-04-12). Saudi Arabia executes seven people in a day for drug trafficking. newarab.com 
The Saudi Press Agency said five Saudis and two Jordanians were found guilty of trafficking "The death penalty was carried out as a discretionary punishment against the perpetrators," the agency reported, adding that the executions took place o…
(2026-04-12). Trump: From useful monster to instrument of empire regeneration. strategic-culture.su Trump has, for now, gotten the U.S. armed forces out of the dead-end alley he had led them into. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-04-12). Saudi says pipeline, energy facilities restored after attacks. newarab.com 
The ministry said energy facilities and the pipeline affected by attacks during the conflict have recovered and restored operational capacity. | Saudi did not speci…
(2026-04-12). Neymar has to prove his fitness for Brazil's World Cup squad: Ancelotti. aljazeera.com Brazil's coach says Neymar could be in contention for the squad if he attains full fitness in the next two months.
(2026-04-12). At The Heartland Climate Conference: "What Is The Proof?" , Extreme Weather Events Edition. wattsupwiththat.com You will not be surprised to learn that for most every claim of the climate cabal, the proof is lacking.
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). US Diplomacy's Last Breath. popularresistance.org How long did it take for the Israelis to sabotage the five-minutes-to-midnight ceasefire accord the Trump regime reached with the Islamic Republic Tuesday evening? | How long before the Trump regime endorsed the Zionists' purposeful spoliation of this agreement? | We are counting in hours. | President Donald Trump announced his approval of the two-week agreement on Truth Social, his social-media platform, at 6: 32 Tuesday evening U.S. East Coast time. | By the following morning — at the latest — the Zionist regime was carpet-bombing Lebanon.
(2026-04-12). China's CPI rises 1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1 percent year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.
(2026-04-12). BBC tries fails to defend Palestine Action ban. thecanary.co 
Palestine Action — On Sunday 12 April, Victoria Derbyshire interviewed Tucker Carlson on the BBC. At one point, Carlson suggested it's a crime to criticise Israel in the UK. While this isn't strictly true, it's certainly the case that Keir Starmer's government have limited the ways in which Britons can oppose Israel's genocide. He also […] | By
(2026-04-12). UK Monarch issues Easter message after accusations he cares Muslims more. ummid.com British King, Charles III, issued Easter Day message, though belated, after he was accused by a section of Christians he cared Muslims and Islam more.
(2026-04-12). Polanski confirms Labour's 'Green apocalypse' is the plan. thecanary.co 
On Saturday 11 April, the Independent published what may be an alarming headline to some: Labour faces a green apocalypse at the local elections By 'some', we of course mean 'the Starmer loyalists and councillors who are about to lose their jobs'. And for them, the following message from the Green Party's Zack Polanski almost certainly […] | By
(2026-04-12). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Results 2026 Declared: Check Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com TS Inter 11th, 12th Topper List 2026: Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Sunday April 12, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-12). Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island. sanews.gov.za Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Minister, Willie Aucamp, has commended the arrest of nine suspects who allegedly attempted to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine Protected Area. | In a statement on Saturday, the Minister confirmed that the department initiated these arrests in two separate incidents involving attempts to harvest marine resources illegally. | "I want to send a stern warning to poaching syndicates that the senseless and untethered poaching and plundering o…
(2026-04-12). KEAM 2026: Candidates in Gulf given option to change exam center. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has given options to candidates, who are in the Gulf countries and have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination, to change their exam centers.
(2026-04-12). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-12). ASEAN finance chiefs stress resilience, integration amid global uncertainties. ecns.cn Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional financial integration and resilience in the face of rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties on Friday.
(2026-04-12). Morgan McSweeney has plans to ____ up Ukraine next. thecanary.co 
Morgan McSweeney is the man who manoeuvred Keir Starmer into power. At one time, this was something McSweeney could brag about; now it's like admitting to being the guy who shat in the pool. Not satisfied with bringing his own party to the point of electoral oblivion, McSweeney is now rumoured to have his sights […] | By
(2026-04-12). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-12). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). International security cooperation seminar held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of National Defense held a seminar on international security cooperation from Thursday to Friday, attended by foreign military attachés to China and representatives from international organizationsChina offices.
(2026-04-12). Interview shows Streeting is preparing to challenge Starmer. thecanary.co 
On 12 April, Wes Streeting appeared on the Sunday interview shows. With the local elections fast approaching, you'd expect him to be on an election footing. As Saul Staniforth noted, however, it seemed like Streeting was actually gearing up to challenge his boss, Keir Starmer: Words Wes Streeting uses to describe Trumps language and rhetoric: […] | By
(2026-04-12). Britain needs the Green Party now more than ever. thecanary.co 
I have to be honest here. I couldn't ever imagine the possibility of the Green Party leading an opinion poll. Ever. I would've bet my vital organs on Liz Truss returning to Number 10 in a blaze of glory before a load of sensible tree-huggers topped any UK opinion poll. But the Green Party has […] | By
(2026-04-12). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.
(2026-04-12). UFC 327: Ulberg wins light-heavyweight belt with knockout in front of Trump. aljazeera.com Carlos Ulberg takes the UFC light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka in Miami.
(2026-04-12). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-12). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/…
(2026-04-12). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-12). A Citizen's Impeachment Movement Underway Can Restore Our Republic and Its Constitution. progressivehub.net RALPH NADER | NADER.ORG…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Black History & the Class Struggle: Which Way Forward for the Black Struggle? indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.), Oakland…
(2026-04-12). 86.48% Pass Karnataka 12th Exam 2026 – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has announced on its official website karresults.nic.in the results of the Higher Secondary 12th (Karnataka 2nd PUC) 2026, also known Class 12 exams, along with details of toppers and their marks.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-12). Ibrahim Traore Must Remember — Africa's Problem are Weak Institutions, Not Democracy. ummid.com Burkina Faso or Africa's challenge, therefore, is not to reject democracy in favour of ill-defined alternatives, but to undertake the harder task of making it work.
(2026-04-12). The Quiet Denial of Justice to Dalit Converts. ummid.com Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims across India continue to face forms of discrimination that are unmistakably caste-based, and to suggest that conversion erases caste is to ignore this lived reality.
(2026-04-12). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) is most likely declaring the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results on its official website mpresults.nic.in by April 15, 2026, multiple media reports said.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-12). New Zealand House of Representatives speaker to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee will lead a delegation to visit China from April 12 to 16.
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). Israeli forces raid West Bank cities as Ben-Gvir storms al-Aqsa. newarab.com 
At least four Palestinians were injured and more than a dozen others detained during a new Early on Sunday morning, Israeli forces opened fire on two men near the separation wall in Beit Marsam, west of Hebron in the southern West Bank. According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, both men were hospitalised and are receiving treatment. | In Nablus, Israeli…
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | The eastern answer to Spanish technology. ecns.cn From Madrid to Shanghai, and from ham and olive oil to aerospace and aluminum processing technology, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) acts as a bridge across mountains and seas, enabling Spain's innovative companies to make precise connections with China's industrial and capital chains.
(2026-04-12). UK bases are 'invaluable' to US military — what happened to 'defensive' operations. thecanary.co 
Britain's defence secretary, John Healey, has said that UK bases have been invaluable to the US military. This raises serious concerns, given that the UK's involvement is supposedly only for 'defensive purposes' From the horse's mouth: "in this conflict, the basing permission that we in the UK have provided to the US has been invaluable […] | By
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-12). Inside The US F-15E Rescue Cover-Up. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh for Mintpress News Contradictions, Costs, and a Failed Mission in Iran. The F-15E rescue Iran operation, sold by the Trump administration as a 'biblical' triumph, stands exposed as one of the most costly and contradictory failures in modern military history. Not only did it set back the US taxpayer over $300 million dollars, Iran …
(2026-04-12). Trump's 80th birthday bash to feature UFC fight at White House. scmp.com US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that there would be an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight in the White House grounds to mark his 80th birthday on June 14. | Trump, a UFC fan, made the announcement on social media. This year marks the 250th anniversary of US independence and the initial plans were for the fight to take place on July 4, US Independence Day.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Earth Day Protest: "Energy From Heaven" Human Banner at Sunny Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesf/event/9333……
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Chinatown Springtime Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown…
(2026-04-12). Texas is giving data centers more than $1 billion in tax breaks each year. grist.org 
This story was originally published by Texas will lose out on $3.2 billion in sales tax revenue over the next two years thanks to an exemption for the state's booming data center industry, according to the comptroller's office. | That figure is likely a vast underestimate given the explosion of new facilities being built, but already makes the tax break one of…
(2026-04-12). 13 killed in Lebanon as Israel threatens more attacks. newarab.com 
One person was killed in a strike on Tyre, while six were killed in Maaroub, ‚Å ‚Å and six others were killed in Qana. | Lebanon's health ministry said the total number of people killed since 2 March had risen to 2,020, with 6,436 wounded, amid continued Israeli bombardment across the country. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mea…
(2026-04-12). Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is set to announce soon on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-12). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
(2026-04-12). Can Europe Protect Consumers While Taxing Energy Giants? thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran ripple across global energy markets, Europe once again finds itself caught in a familiar storm—soaring fuel prices, fragile supply chains, and mounting public frustration. The latest proposal emerging from the European Commission to impose new taxes on oil and gas companies reflects both urgency and political calculation. …
(2026-04-12). Rare tree blooms for first time in Hunan garden. ecns.cn Photos taken last week show plants of Sinojackia dolichocarpa—a rare tree species—in full bloom for the first time at the Hunan Botanical Garden in Changsha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].
(2026-04-12). Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.
(2026-04-12). Palestinians appalled as Israel approves settlements in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israel has approved 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians are terrified they will lose their land.
(2026-04-12). California 175, Slavery Reparations Bureau may engage Global Bond Markets toward solutions. indybay.org California's bond market was via the 1850 compromise that was crafted and supported by New York financial institutions who utilized a most macabre form of collateral: human beings, often prisoners of war, who were also kidnapped from Africa and tortured into centuries of forced labor.
(2026-04-12). Cyclone Vaianu: Damaging winds, heavy rain hit NZ's North Island. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News Weather warnings in New Zealand's North Island are starting to lift, as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu tracks away from the country. Red and orange wind and rain warnings have been in place across much of the island since Friday. All red warnings and most orange warnings have now expired or been lifted. READ MORE:…
(2026-04-12). Colombia Exits Andean Community in Response to Ecuador's Aggressive Tariffs. orinocotribune.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced his country's exit from the Andean Community in response to Ecuador's imposition of 100% tariffs on Colombian products, which Petro called a "monstrosity." | "This means the end of the Andean Pact for Colombia. We have nothing more there," the Colombian president announced on Thursday, April 9. This marks a breaking point for the regional integration body comprised of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. | In this regard, Petro gave instructions for the immediate reorientation of Colombian foreign and trade policy toward Mercosur, the Caribbean, and Central America.
(2026-04-12). Cuba expresses appreciation for solidarity from Brussels. radiohc.cu The Cuban Foreign Ministry has expressed its gratitude for the gestures of solidarity shown to the island by social movements and Cubans residing in Belgium. | "We thank the solidarity movement, the unions, and the Cubans residing in Belgium who raised their voices to denounce the criminal blockade that has besieged our people for more than six decades," the ministry wrote in a post on the social network X. | More than 200 people gathered on Saturday in the streets of Brussels to express their strongest rejection of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba, denoun…
(2026-04-12). AP Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is set to declare soon on its official website bie.ap.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for AP Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-12). A phoenix from the ashes: Caveat crucifix denies bushfire. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-12). Thursday 4/16: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-12). Why most economists vastly underestimate the economic damage of the Iran conflict. resourceinsights.blogspot.com A priest, an engineer and an economist are stranded on a desert island. | The first order of business is to get some food. The priest suggests that | they all pray. The practical-minded engineer suggests that the three men | make a net to catch some fish. But where will they find the necessary | materials? The priest and the engineer turn to the economist and ask him | if he has any ideas. The economist replies, "Assume a fish." | This well-worn economist joke summarizes one of the chief flaws in | contemporary economic theory. That theory almost completely ignores the | role of physical resources, assuming they…
(2026-04-12). Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses. sanews.gov.za Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses | Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, together with the MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the arrival of an additional 50 000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses in the province. | In a joint statement on Sunday, Premier Winde said the province's efforts to combat FMD continue to make strong progress. | "This latest shipment will further bolster our drive to vaccinate the province's entire herd and is critical in protecting our economy and jobs. I want to thank all our partners who continue to work with…
(2026-04-12). Maliki sidelined after election of new Iraqi president. newarab.com 
(2026-04-12). Same Story, Different Languages: What a South African seen in Hungary's 2026 Election. moderndiplomacy.eu On the 12th of April, Hungarians head to the polls in what is being called their most important election. Being a foreign national in Hungary's election season is fascinating for a host of reasons, the two biggest being these. The first is that when living as a foreign national in an increasingly anti-immigration state, you …
(2026-04-12). Karnataka 12th Board Result 2026: Date: April 09, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is declaring the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2026 today i.e. Thursday April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-12). SEBA HSLC 2026 Result Out, Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has declared the result of HSLC/AHM Class 10th Examination 2026 on its official website sebaonline.org today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 along with the HSLC Merit List and List of Toppers.
(2026-04-12). Israel reprimands Spanish diplomat over detonation of Netanyahu effigy. aljazeera.com Israel says it has reprimanded Spain's top diplomat in Tel Aviv over the blowing up of an effigy of its Prime Minister.
(2026-04-12). Hypocrite Richard Tice linked to corporate tax crime. thecanary.co 
In 2025, Reform's Richard Tice called for Angela Rayner to resign over £40,000 of stamp duty she supposedly didn't pay (she's since claimed she was legally correct not to do so). Now, investigators have uncovered that Tice himself may have a £91k skeleton in his closet: Exclusive: Richard Tice's company broke the law by failing […] | By
(2026-04-12). $5 Billion Lifeline Air Defense : Is Pakistan Preparing for a Gulf Conflict? thinktank.pk Pakistan's recent deployment of fighter jets and military personnel to Saudi Arabia has triggered a major geopolitical debate: is Islamabad abandoning its long-standing neutrality between Gulf rivals and aligning firmly with the Arab bloc? More critically, does this move indicate that Pakistan is prepared to defend Saudi Arabia in the event of escalation with Iran? …
(2026-04-12). racist death penalty bill: when the law becomes an instrument shaped by identity and status. haaretz.com At one end the ultimate punishment is applied selectively, while at the other, efforts are made to let the prime minister skirt his corruption trial. In both cases, the law becomes an instrument shaped by identity and status…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-12). China rolls out Taiwan incentives after hosting opposition leader. moderndiplomacy.eu China announced 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan on Sunday, following a visit by Taiwan's opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT). The measures include easing tourist restrictions, allowing "healthy" television dramas, and making it easier to sell food. These steps aim to enhance communication between the KMT and China's Communist Party, resume …
(2026-04-12). Hungary votes in closely watched election, Orban's rule on line. newarab.com 
Hungarians voted on Sunday in closely watched parliamentary elections that could end Opinion po…
(2026-04-12). Hungary's landmark election draws scrutiny from EU, Russia, and US. moderndiplomacy.eu Hungarians began voting in an important election on Sunday that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. This election is significant not only for Hungary but also for Russia and right-wing movements in the West, including the U. S. Orban, who identifies as a eurosceptic nationalist, has developed an "illiberal democracy" that has drawn …
(2026-04-12). Sabrina Carpenter slammed for 'annoyed' reaction to Zaghrouta. newarab.com 
US singer Sabrina Carpenter has apologised after mislabelling a fan's Carpenter headlined the California musical festival As Carpenter sat by her piano during one of her sets, a fan let out a Zaghrouta, which prompted the singer to addr…
(2026-04-12). Austrian researchers develop QR code thinner than human hair. ummid.com Researchers from TU Wien, a public research university in Vienna, Austria have developed a QR code which is thinner than human hair, setting a new benchmark in miniaturization.
(2026-04-12). WeChat restricts AI-generated content, stresses role of human creators. ecns.cn Tencent's WeChat has introduced a series of measures since March to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its official accounts platform, amid growing hype on social media around AI-powered "one-person companies", according to media reports.
(2026-04-12). Protest Against Drone Warfare Closes Two Gates at Holloman Air Force Base. indybay.org The annual protest action, Shut Down Drone Warfare, temporarily shuts down two gates at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, New Mexico, urging drone pilots to refuse to fly weaponized drones to commit war crimes.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Pacific Ave/Cooper Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-12). Musician performs inside melting glacier to highlight climate crisis. aljazeera.com Swiss musician To Athena has performed inside a cave in a melting glacier to highlight ice loss in the Alps.
(2026-04-12). Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB. ecns.cn Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.
(2026-04-12). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | CIIE: a 'fast track' and a 'green channel'. ecns.cn Elekta is a regular participant in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Its debut at the first CIIE marked a milestone for the company. That year, Elekta launched a groundbreaking product globally, which quickly drew widespread attention through the platform.
(2026-04-12). Watch: Ronaldo's Free Kick Goal Viral Ahead of Al-Nassr Vs Al Akhdoud Clash. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: The video of Portuguese legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's 'insane' free kick goal has gone viral ahead of Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud Saudi Pro League (SPL) match Saturday April 11, 2026.
(2026-04-12). 4 crises behind Italy's World Cup exit. thecanary.co 
The Italian Football Federation has published a detailed report outlining the reasons behind the sharp decline in the standard of the game within the country, alongside a package of proposed solutions to rebuild the system, following the senior team's failure to qualify for the World Cup finals for the third consecutive time. Italian fans are […] | By
(2026-04-12). Activists 'raid' genocide-complicit tech company in Hampshire. thecanary.co 
At approximately 4am on Sunday, 12th April, three people from the direct action group People Against Genocide successfully evaded security and stormed the Keysight Technologies research and development plant in Hampshire: Once inside, the activists destroyed computers, servers and machinery, directly linked to the murder of Palestinian, Lebanese, and Iranian civilians. All three were arrested […] | By
(2026-04-12). KVS Balvatika Admission List 2026 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 First List (lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-12). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-12). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-04-12). SPL 25-26 MW27: Al Nassr leads, Ronaldo narrows gap as top goal scorer. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26 MW27: Al-Nassr Saudi FC continues to lead as the top team whereas Cristiano Ronaldo narrows the gap as top goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 27 ending Sunday April 05, 2026.
(2026-04-12). Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocks New Perspectives in Sports Broadcasting. ummid.com Galaxy S26 Ultra's pro-grade camera redefines the role of mobile devices in sports, delivering a fresh visual experience of skateboarding that reflects the intensity of the sport itself, Samsung Electronics said.
(2026-04-12). How to Hire the Right Solicitor in North Yorkshire. thecanary.co 
Understandably, finding the right solicitor can feel stressful. This is especially true when you are already dealing with a legal issue. Whether you are buying a home, sorting out a dispute, or handling a family matter, the person you select can make the entire process smoother or harder than it needs to be. Nonetheless, the […] | By
(2026-04-12). This morning's interview on NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com Interview on minutes 20 — 24…
(2026-04-12). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: Student Registration Starts, Last Date April 30. ummid.com The Maharashtra Education Department has started from today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 online registration of FYJC 2026 or Class 11 students through official portal mahafyjcadmissions.in.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-12). Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'. ecns.cn On the misty morning of March 31, at the Yangdu Wharf along the Yangtze River, a festive atmosphere pierced the fog before the first light of dawn. The sharp crackle of firecrackers and the deep blast of a ship's horn heralded the maiden voyage of the Yu Zhong Ke 2180.
(2026-04-12). Massive demonstration in support of Cuba held in Rome. radiohc.cu The Italian people expressed their overwhelming and growing solidarity with Cuba in the face of pressure and threats from the United States during a massive national demonstration that marched on Saturday along several of Rome's main avenues. | More than ten thousand people participated in the march, organized by the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (ANAIC). They were convened by numerous political, social, and labor organizations, and departed at 3: 00 PM local time from the iconic Roman Colosseum. | Marco Papacci, president of ANAIC, emphasized in statements to Prensa Latina the support for this ini…
(2026-04-12). Hungarians vote as PM Orban faces toughest election challenge in years. aljazeera.com The parliamentary election could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year hold on power.
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | Innovative power driving sustainable development. ecns.cn At the CIIE, Muhua also connected with a Chinese security technology company, and together they developed AI intelligent detection technology to assess durian quality. This collaboration has significantly enhanced the standardization and international competitiveness of Malaysian durians, while also contributing to the development of Malaysia's rural economy.
(2026-04-12). In Numbers: Spanish PM's visit expected to deepen China-Spain ties. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15. This marks Sanchez's fourth visit to China in a four-year period, and it represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year.
(2026-04-12). Xi sends congratulations to event commemorating 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.
(2026-04-12). ColorWalk goes viral on social media. ecns.cn A new spring walking trend called "ColorWalk" has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.
(2026-04-12). Netanyahu next to Middle East map: 'We strangled them and have more to do'. aljazeera.com Standing by a map, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes how six countries wanted to strangle us'.
(2026-04-12). Even Hobbes has a foot in Kabbalah. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-12). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Trump, Hegseth, and the Colonial Language of War Crimes. juancole.com
(2026-04-12). Nobody's "Obsessed" With Israel‚Ää—‚ÄäIt's Just A Uniquely Horrible Country. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-04-12). Nobel laureate calls for balance between AI technology and basic research. ecns.cn
(2026-04-12). Bangladesh's energy crisis worsens as war on Iran drags on. globalvoices.org
(2026-04-12). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-12). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Multitudinaria manifestación de apoyo a Cuba en Roma. radiohc.cu El pueblo italiano expresó su solidaridad mayoritaria y creciente con Cuba, ante las presiones y amenazas de Estados Unidos, durante una masiva manifestación nacional que este sábado recorrió hoy varias de las principales avenidas de Roma. | En la marcha, organizada por la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic), participaron más de diez mil personas convocadas por numerosas organizaciones políticas, sociales y sindicales, quienes partieron a las 15: 00 hora local desde el emblemático Coliseo Romano. | Marco Papacci, presidente de la Anaic, destacó, en declaraciones a Prensa Latina, el respaldo a esta i…
(2026-04-12). Dirigente partidista evoca desembarco de Martí y Gómez en Playita de Cajobabo. radiohc.cu El secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y miembro del Buró Político, Roberto orales Ojeda, evocó desde su perfil en Facebook el desembarco del Héroe Nacional José Martí y el Mayor General Máximo Gómez en Playita de Cajobabo, el 11 de abril de 1895, como inicio de la llamada Guerra Necesaria. | Morales Ojeda subrayó que aquel episodio, protagonizado por seis hombres en medio de la oscuridad y la tempestad, constituye un símbolo de resistencia y voluntad de lucha por la independencia nacional. | Señaló que Cajobabo no es un sitio del pasado, sino un recodo de Patria donde la…
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). Israel 'reprimands' Spain over blowing up of Netanyahu effigy. newarab.com 
The seven-metre (23-foot) figure was packed with 14 kilograms (31 lb) of gunpowder in El Burgo, a small town near the southern city of Malaga, in a decades-old ceremony on 5 April, its Mayor Maria Dolores Narvaez told local television.
(2026-04-12). Rivendicare la vittoria pur ammettendo la sconfitta: non esiste un modo semplice per riaprire lo Stretto di Hormuz. strategic-culture.su Trump ora si rende conto che la guerra è persa — forse è persa, ma non è finita. Potrebbe protrarsi ancora per un po'. | Segue nostro Bloomberg: ´Si puà≤ sostenere che sia l'Iran ad aver ottenuto la vittoria strategica più significativa… Tutto indica che la capacità di Teheran di controllare lo Stretto stia aumentando ª | Le sconfitte che l'Occidente continua a subire ´[sono] soprattutto… intellettuali ª…
(2026-04-11). Islamabad Talks on the Edge US Iran Deal Hangs in the Balance. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between the United States and Iran have followed a turbulent trajectory since the Islamic Revolution, which reshaped Iran's political order and severed formal ties with Washington. A brief diplomatic opening emerged with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the decision by Donald …
(2026-04-11). Islamabad Diplomacy: A Turning Point or Tactical Break in US-Iran War? thinktank.pk The arrival of US and Iranian officials in Islamabad marks one of the most consequential diplomatic moments in recent history. After weeks of intense confrontation that pushed the region to the brink of wider war, both sides have now chosen negotiation over escalation—at least temporarily. Yet, these talks are not unfolding in a vacuum of …
(2026-04-11). Israel chose force over negotiating with Lebanon, so now it faces fickle Trump and his talks with Iran. haaretz.com Beirut was ready for a political solution, but Israel preferred another war on Hezbollah, as Iran now moves to 'save' Lebanon from Israel and Trump greases the already slippery slope of Israel-U.S. ties…
(2026-04-11). China to join Pakistan-hosted US-Iran peace talks. newarab.com 
A Islamabad is hosting the talks amid continuing tension between Wa…
(2026-04-11). Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? portside.org Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? |
(2026-04-11). US and Iran hold highest-level talks in decades in Pakistan. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). U.S.-Iran negotiations are safe in the hands of two billionaire politicians. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The glaring differences between the United States and Iran notwithstanding, the talks beginning…
(2026-04-11). MAGA, Israel-style: Netanyahu just hired his theorist-in-chief. haaretz.com Amidst Iranian missile barrages, eye-watering threats and cease-fire negotiations, Netanyahu's appointment last week of a new chief of staff barely registered. It should have…
(2026-04-11). Iran Does Not Seek War but Will Never Abandon Its Rightful Demands, Claims Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. scheerpost.com The fate of the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US hangs in the balance after Israel continues to attack Lebanon in complete violation of the terms of negotiations. Abdul Rahman Peoples Dispatch Millions of Iranians took to the streets to mark the 40th day of the mourning of the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah …
(2026-04-11). On Iran's ten-point proposal for peace. mronline.org 
None of these points are unreasonable. In fact, a serious commitment to their fulfillment may very well provide the basis for a stability long stolen from the region by continuous war.
(2026-04-11). can have Anti-war protests across Israel amid Iran cease-fire. haaretz.com The police permit granted to protest organizers capped participation at 1,000 people as several thousands gathered, chanting, 'Occupying southern Lebanon is a recipe for disaster,' and, 'We won't have security here until we make peace'…
(2026-04-11). Gaza families mourn loved ones killed in overnight Israeli air strikes. aljazeera.com Families gather over bodies outside a Gaza hospital after overnight Israeli air strikes killed seven people.
(2026-04-11). Israel kills seven people in Gaza in new attack targeting police. newarab.com 
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip killed seven people on Saturday, the devastated territory's civil defence said, in the Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said an Israeli drone had fired two missiles close to In addition to the seven dead, he said, several mo…
(2026-04-11). Netanyahu anuncia una dura medida contra España. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu anunció este viernes que ordenó la expulsión de los representantes de España del Centro de Coordinación Civil-Militar (CMCC) en Kiryat Gat, el principal centro de coordinación para la ayuda a Gaza, creado en octubre de 2025 después de la firma del acuerdo para poner fin a la guerra en la Franja de Gaza, alcanzado por impulso de EE.UU. | Netanyahu tras sostener que ´el Estado de Israel no se quedará callado ante quienes le atacan ª, escribió en X: | ´España ha difamado a nuestros héroes, los soldados de las FDI [Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel], los…
(2026-04-11). Venezuela's Deputy Foreign Minister for Africa Meets Sahrawi President, Discusses Cooperation Agenda. orinocotribune.com 
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), the Venezuelan deputy minister of foreign affairs for Africa, Yuri Pimentel, visited Sahrawi refugee camps in Algeria. He was received by the president of the SADR, Brahim Ghali, to whom he conveyed a message of solidarity and brotherhood on behalf of President Nicolás Maduro and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. | Venezuelan Deputy FM Yuri Pimentel in a meeting with Sahrawi President Brahim Ghali, April 9, 2026. Photo: Foreign Ministry of Venezuela. | During the meeting on Thursday, April 9, the Venezuelan off…
(2026-04-11). Announcement of the Hugo Chávez International Brigade in Puerto Rico. radiohc.cu With the aim of strengthening solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela, seven brigadistas from Puerto Rico traveled to Caracas to form the First Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías International Brigade. | Puerto Rican social leader Milagros Rivera informed Prensa Latina in San Juan that 30 brigadistas have confirmed their attendance: 15 from Colombia, seven from Puerto Rico, one from Ecuador, three from the Dominican Republic, one from Costa Rica, and three from Haiti. | "Our Haitian colleagues had difficulties traveling because they couldn't obtain (in time) a document that would allow them to leave from the Dominican Republic,…
(2026-04-11). Iran's drones, the Strait of Hormuz and the new world order. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders April 10, 2026 On April 8, the people of Iran celebrated. And as Iran's government announced, their military will keep its finger on the trigger. This implies not a moment of trust of U.S. imperialism, which violates every agreement it makes. Iranians celebrate ceasefire in Tehran, April 8, 2026. A ceasefire based on Iran's 10 points and a refusal to concede to even one of the U.S.'s 15 points is an enormous victory. Iran is steadfast, bold and incredibly well prepared. The Iranian people stayed united. That unity is what the U.S. regime tried to break. It tried to break the united resistance in…
(2026-04-11). The Iranians Probably Wished to Hell They Had Developed Nuclear Weapons! Just Ask the Russians, Chinese and North Koreans! covertactionmagazine.com Even when the U.S. and Israel fired missiles and dropped bombs on the home of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his wife and other members of his family, killing more than 40 members of the leadership of Iran, senior Iranian officials had maintained that Iran would never develop a nuclear bomb. The Omani Foreign Minister, …
(2026-04-11). New Zealand's Surveillance Relationship with Israel and Five Eyes Intelligence Sharing. covertactionmagazine.com At the March 4, 2026, Intelligence and Security Committee, Green Party national security and intelligence spokesperson Teanau Tuiono asked the heads of New Zealand's two primary spy agencies to clarify the country's intelligence relationship with Israel. "I've been thinking about…the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran,…and I wonder if you could provide us some clarity," said Tuiono. …
(2026-04-11). "I Want to Occupy" : Inside the Israeli Movement Pushing to Raze and Settle Southern Lebanon. theintercept.com In the communities closest to Israel's northern border, residents argue the only way to keep themselves safe is to displace their Lebanese neighbors.
(2026-04-11). Iranian analyst: Tehran forced the US and Israel into a ceasefire. unitedworldint.com 
"The US can no longer rely on its military power and the hegemony of the dollar as it once did. The transit fees to be collected through the Strait will open a massive door of economic gain for Iran." By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Iranian political analyst and author Peiman Salehi commented on the ceasefire and Iran's …
(2026-04-11). John Kerry says Netanyahu lobbied for Iran strike for decades. newarab.com 
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that Israeli Prime Minister Speaking with MS Now's Jen Psaki on her show The Briefing on Friday,
(2026-04-11). Iran's supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds: report. newarab.com 
Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei's face was disfigured in the attack on the supreme leader's compound in central Tehran and he suffered a significant injury to one or both legs, all three sources said. | The 56-year-old is nonetheless recovering from his wounds and remains mentally sharp, according to the peop…
(2026-04-11). 'Disgusting': Trump's Top Economic Adviser Brags About Killing 300,000 'High-Paying' American Jobs. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams President Donald Trump's top economic adviser boasted on Fox Business Thursday that the government had slashed more than 300,000 "high-paying" jobs from the federal payroll during the president's first year back in office. Asked by anchor Maria Bartiromo about the administration's efforts to cut government spending, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett …
(2026-04-11). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Filipino pulp mill workers' strike enters second month; Health workers strike over real wage cuts in Tasmania, Australia.
(2026-04-11). The Golem has raised the white flag. strategic-culture.su And that flag is already the shroud soaked in the blood of new martyrs. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Epic fail | To recap:…
(2026-04-11). London police arrest 212 people at protest over Palestine Action ban. geo.tv 
Police officers detain a protester at 'Everyone Day', a mass vigil and sign-holding event in Trafalgar Square organised by Defend Our Juries to demand the lifting of the ban on Palestine Action, in London, Britain, April 11, 2026.— ReutersPolice said on Saturday they had arrested…
(2026-04-11). Call to action against the "Prisoners' Execution Law" in occupied Palestine: Globalize the Intifada! iacenter.org April 8, 2026 The following excerpt is from an article posted on March 31, 2026, by Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Read the entire article at tinyurl.com/35ycbpha. On March, 30, 2026 — the 50th Palestinian Land Day — the Zionist Knesset adopted in its third and final reading, the "execution law" targeting Palestinian prisoners by a vote of 62 and 48, including that of war criminal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Notorious fascist Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated its passage by uncorking a bottle of champagne on the floor of the Knesset for a bloodthirsty celebration, cheering openly at…
(2026-04-11). Your Party have endorsed an ex-Tory in the upcoming local elections. thecanary.co 
On 4 April, we covered the accusation that Your Party's Jeremy Corbyn had endorsed three ex-Tories in the upcoming local elections. As we reported at the time, Your Party (YP) and Corbyn denied that they'd endorsed these men, but the situation was clearly more complicated than they cared to admit. Now — a week later […] | By
(2026-04-11). Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026 |
(2026-04-11). No, BBC, Disaster Losses Can't Be Tied to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Presenting trillion-dollar model outputs as settled economic fact is bad journalism and the BBC should be ashamed for presenting such easily falsified rubbish as fact. That's the true disaster here.
(2026-04-11). Miliband blamed as OpenAI pulls out of £31bn investment plans over high energy costs in huge blow to Labour's bid to make Britain an 'AI superpower'. wattsupwiththat.com The California-based firm pointed to high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty for its decision to pause its Stargate UK project.
(2026-04-11). Why China—Europe Economic Ties Matter Now More Than Ever. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 5 Min Read April 11, 2026 By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In a world dominated by geopolitical rivalry and economic rebalancing, the relationship between China and Europe is one of the global economy's most strategically significant—and yet most widely misunderstood—bilateral relationships. Outside the din of political dissent and strategic distrust …
(2026-04-11). When Arms Control Erodes: South Asia's Rising Nuclear Stakes. moderndiplomacy.eu In the past decade, global arms control regimes have slowly eroded. In 2019, the INF Treaty was abandoned, with each side accusing the other of treaty violations. By the end of 2020, the United States had formally withdrawn from the 1992 Open Skies Treaty that provided for mutual overflight inspections. And now, New START, the …
(2026-04-11). Extending authoritarianism through dynasty in Azerbaijan. globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-11). Kensington council 'can't find address' to fine Mandelson for public peeing. thecanary.co 
Kensington and Chelsea council in London has said it "just can't find an address" to issue disgraced former minister and senior Starmer adviser Peter Mandelson with a fine for public urination. Right. Mandelson was photographed peeing in the street after a "late night visit to the home of former Conservative chancellor George Osborne". There's no […] | By
(2026-04-11). Renouncing Israel save anti-Zionist U.S. Jews. haaretz.com Jews have long sought to endear themselves to non-Jews to save themselves. Today, some on the American Jewish left are going a step further — denying any connection to Zionism and the State of Israel | A response to Jewish Currents editor Arielle Angel…
(2026-04-11). UN demands accountability for war crimes in Middle East. newarab.com 
UN agency chiefs on Saturday demanded an end to impunity for In a joint statement, the heads of multiple United Nations agencies said they were "alarmed by the sustained violations of the rules of war and international humanitarian law" in the region. | "Even wars have rules, and these rules must be respected…
(2026-04-11). The Expiry of New START and the Signs of a Renewed Arms Race. moderndiplomacy.eu The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last bilateral arms control accord between the U.S. and Russia, expired on 5th February 2026. Many arms control advocates have described the treaty's expiration as a critical and potentially dangerous watershed moment in the two countries' relations, as well as for the existing international norms governing …
(2026-04-11). Grenada launches massive solidarity campaign with Cuba against Washington's blockade. radiohc.cu The people of Grenada announced on April 9, through national television, the launch of an ambitious large-scale solidarity initiative with Cuba. | The campaign, which will run from April 14th to May 14th, seeks to mobilize resources and funds to support Cuba in the face of the tightening of the economic blockade imposed by the United States. | The start of this campaign coincides with a historic date: the 47th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, sealed on April 14, 1979. This symbolism reinforces the bonds of brotherhood that have united the two Caribbean peoples for…
(2026-04-11). The UN's New AI Panel: This Parade Is Going to Need a Big Shovel. fairobserver.com Imagine you're standing on Main Street, watching a parade of dazzling technology march by — robots, smart assistants, self-driving cars. It's the AI parade. But behind the spectacle, a dispassionate figure looms: artificial general intelligence (AGI). Yes, even its name brings an added "gee" to the parade. That's because parents and kids alike sense that it…
(2026-04-11). Millions excluded from voter rolls in a move to allegedly help ultra-right-wing ruling party win elections. mronline.org 
The Election Commission of India struck out the names of over 9 million voters, mostly belonging to minority Muslims, just before the legislative assembly elections in the country's eastern state of West Bengal.
(2026-04-11). Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins. geo.tv 
The site of a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kramatorsk, Ukraine April 11, 2026. — Reuters Temporary ceasefire is due to last for 32 hours.Kyiv warns it will respond if Russia violates it.UAE helps mediate exchange of prisoners, says Russian ministry.
(2026-04-11). Trump Eyes Privatizing Medicare for Insurance Industry. juancole.com By Jake Johnson | — | ( C…
(2026-04-11). As Mexico Enacts Universal Healthcare, Advocate Says Insurers' 'Stranglehold' Is Moving US in 'Opposite Direction'. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams As Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum moves forward with a plan to enact universal healthcare for her country's more than 130 million people, a longtime advocate for Medicare for All in the US called the development "both inspiring and frustrating." "Inspiring because it shows what is possible," Wendell Potter, a former insurance company communications director …
(2026-04-11). Adabi Andrews: A Story to Be Told. radiohc.cu 
By Rodny Alcolea Olivares | For Yordis Andrews Rodríguez and Ayleni Sariol Sánchez, the two-hour surgery their baby Adabi underwent on March 20th was the longest of their lives. | That day, at eight months old, Adabi Andrews Sariol underwent surgery to have a ventriculoperitoneal shunt installed, a procedure that allows a catheter to be placed to carry cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to the abdomen so that the peritoneum can reabsorb it. | But Adabi's story began long before, recounts Dr. Maydolis Tirado Soler, a specialist in pediatrics, intensive care medicine, and emergency medicine, who serves as head of intensive…
(2026-04-11). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-11). 2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival. indybay.org 2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid…
(2026-04-11). UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026.— Reuters/File Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands — home to the US-British…
(2026-04-11). Cuban ambassador to Brazil concludes visit to Sà£o Paulo. radiohc.cu The Cuban ambassador to Brazil, Víctor Cairo, concluded a visit to the state of Sà£o Paulo with activities focused on the integration and solidarity his country is currently experiencing. | According to the diplomat's posts on social media, one of the last items on his agenda included a visit to the Latin America Memorial, where he paid tribute to the Cuban National Hero, José Martí. | "These are times of integration and of keeping in mind more than ever that the peoples of the region must walk together, closely united, like the silver in the roots of the Andes," Cairo noted, evoking the Latin Americanist i…
(2026-04-11). Fury beats Makhmudov in heavyweight boxing comeback, then calls out Joshua. aljazeera.com Tyson Fury beats Arslanbek Makhmudov in a unanimous points decision as he makes his heavyweight comeback.
(2026-04-11). Israeli strikes kill at least 18 people across southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Lebanon's Health Ministry says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
(2026-04-11). Pope Leo urges world leaders to reject war and negotiate peace. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called on world leaders to reject war as a means of settling their differences, urging peace.
(2026-04-11). Women reaffirm solidarity between Mexico and Cuba. radiohc.cu In a virtual meeting held on Friday at the headquarters of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and a broad representation of Cuban and Mexican social, political, and governmental organizations discussed the impact of the intensified U.S. blockade against Cuba and reaffirmed the bonds of solidarity between the two nations.
(2026-04-11). Greens smash Reform despite Labour claim only they could win by-election. thecanary.co 
Labour keeps telling voters some variation of the following: Only we can beat Reform! The problem is they keep proving themselves wrong — most recently in a Kent County Council by-election: These people are genuinely addicted to lying. Labour have deployed this "only Labour can beat Reform" line in 3 legislative by-elections, and… ‚û°Ô∏è Reform […] | By
(2026-04-11). Against all odds, the Cuban government program continues. radiohc.cu A few days ago, the Ministry of Finance and Prices reported on its X profile that in February the fiscal deficit was more than three billion pesos lower than planned, and the current account remained in surplus. | This news is undoubtedly encouraging amidst the current complex scenario, and also demonstrates that the implementation of the Cuban government's Economic and Social Program 2026 continues despite severe limitations due to the energy blockade imposed by the Donald Trump administration as part of the US embargo. | The achievements relate to the improvement of fiscal control mechanisms, including the mana…
(2026-04-11). Oppose the draft! Build a working class movement against imperialist war! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality warn workers and young people throughout the United States: the American ruling class is laying the foundations for the reimposition of the draft. The oligarchy wants cannon fodder for its illegal and expanding wars of aggression.
(2026-04-11). FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consolidate the positive momentum of bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development, during his talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026-27 Portal Launched, What's Next? ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Govt of Maharashtra has launched the FYJC Class 11 Online Admission Portal 'mahafyjcadmissions.in', and is set to start the centralised admission process soon.
(2026-04-11). Google unpacks Gemma 4 capable of multi-step planning, deep logic. ummid.com U.S. IT major, Google, Thursday April 02, 2026 unpacked Gemma 4 – a new generation of open models capable of multi-step planning and deep logic.
(2026-04-11). Avi Lewis, Labour, and the NDP's Path Back From the Abyss. portside.org Avi Lewis, Labour, and the NDP's Path Back From the Abyss |
(2026-04-11). Russia challenges the U.S. siege of Cuba. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel April 10, 2026 A Russian oil tanker made a delivery to Cuba on March 31. Its 700,000 barrels of crude oil, after it has been processed, will alleviate the suffering of the Cuban people, at least for a short period. Russia has said it is loading another tanker, and on March 30 President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico said her country had "every right" to send fuel to Cuba. Mexico and Russia are openly challenging the U.S. policy of economic strangulation. Russian oil tanker headed toward Cuba. While the United States has maintained a financial and economic blockade of Cuba for 64 years, President Donald…
(2026-04-11). Claim: Green Nations are Poised to Become a New Superpower. wattsupwiththat.com The committed are uniting into a big fluffy green ball of commitment.
(2026-04-11). Manufactured Savings: How Ember Turns Assumptions into Energy Policy. wattsupwiththat.com Because once speculative outputs are presented as concrete savings, they begin to shape policy decisions, investment flows, and public expectations. And when those decisions are made on the basis of partial accounting and optimistic assumptions, the costs—unlike the modeled savings—have a way of becoming very real.
(2026-04-11). Cuba's President in NBC News Interview: Surrender Does Not Exist in Revolution's Vocabulary. orinocotribune.com During an interview with the US mainstream media, NBC News' Meet the Press program, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that he will not resign from his position. In response to journalist Kristen Welker's question about whether he would resign to "save his country," the Cuban president replied that "surrender does not exist in the revolutionary vocabulary. | He emphasized that his mandate comes from the Cuban people, not from foreign powers. "In Cuba, those who hold leadership positions are not elected by the US government, nor do they have a mandate from that government," he remarked, adding that he would…
(2026-04-11). The MAGA Plan To 'Take Out' Progressive Leaders Worldwide. popularresistance.org A few weeks ago, Viktor Orbán reminisced about the election of the current American president before a cheering crowd at a conference in Budapest organized by ultra-conservative American political operatives. "I remember one year ago, we jointly celebrated the victory of President Donald Trump. It was a fabulous success for the patriotic forces of the world," Hungary's prime minister, the leader of the right-wing nationalist Fidesz party, told CPAC Hungary, according to an English translation of his remarks. | However, he warned, the global expansion of Trump's MAGA movement still faces threats, such as his oppos…
(2026-04-11). Daily Memo: ICE Keeps Targeting People at Rancho Cucamonga Court. lataco.com Meanwhile in Crescenta Valley, a car chase by ICE ended with the driver fleeing on foot after colliding with a pole near a 210 freeway on-ramp.
(2026-04-11). Australia: Key issues buried at Brisbane rally against arrest of anti-genocide protester. wsws.org There was no mention of Labor's own "hate crime" laws and wave of arrests at a protest over the prosecution of a Palestine solidarity activist for using the prohibited anti-genocide slogan "from the river to the sea."
(2026-04-11). Trump is promising to pardon his loyal stooges. thecanary.co 
From time to time, people question why a person would put their neck on the line for Donald Trump. The answer to that is obvious (at least when he's the president); it's because he can literally pardon people of their crimes: BREAKING WSJ: Trump has repeatedly promised his top administration officials pardons before he leaves […] | By
(2026-04-11). Teamsters and UPS reach settlement over driver buyouts, while company continues plans to slash 30,000 more jobs. wsws.org By claiming a victory over the buyouts, the Teamsters apparatus is signaling to UPS that, as long as the bureaucracy is included, the destruction of UPS workers' livelihoods can proceed.
(2026-04-11). Australia: UWU boss posturing as "rank-and-file" candidate in union election. wsws.org The phoney "rank-and-file" Members First campaign points to mounting discontent among United Workers Union members over previous sellouts and growing opposition to the Labor Party, of which the UWU is an integral part.
(2026-04-11). Writer threatened for covering Reform donor's conviction. thecanary.co 
Ben Delo is a donor to Reform UK. He's also a convicted criminal (since pardoned), who plead guilty to "bank secrecy act violations". And we possibly wouldn't have been reporting on any of this if not for the fact that his lawyers tried to bully writer James Wilson: Significant. Lawyers for Reform UK donor Ben […] | By
(2026-04-11). The Borderless Legend Before The WWE Mask. lataco.com Rey Mysterio Sr. gave wrestlers a name, a style, and a future in both Californias. A new PBS documentary tells his story.
(2026-04-11). China en el mundo global de hoy. radiohc.cu Desde la dirección del Partido Comunista de China -en sus últimos congresos y en las sesiones plenarias intermedias- se aprobó la constitución de la Franja y la Ruta, una política para el intercambio con los demás países que encierra varias iniciativas: La de Desarrollo Global, la de Seguridad Global, la de Civilización Global y la de Gobernanza Global.
(2026-04-11). La barbarie si arrende strategicamente. La civiltà vince. Per ora. strategic-culture.su ´Un'intera civiltà morirà stanotte, per non tornare mai più ª. La storia lo registrerà con uno sguardo spietato come il Sole. Un sorprendente imprimatur barbarico, per gentile concessione del Presidente degli Stati Uniti, tramite un post sui social media. | Segue nostro Si è sempre trattato della civiltà . | ´Un'intera civiltà morirà stanotte, per non tornare mai più ª. La storia lo registrerà con uno sguardo spiet…
(2026-04-11). Le basi della CIA in Ucraina: chiave del contenimento anti-russo in Europa. strategic-culture.su In sintesi, le 14 basi della CIA in Ucraina fungono da avamposto per il contenimento della Russia in Europa, lasciando maggiore libertà di azione agli USA di Trump in Medio Oriente e nel Pacifico. | Segue nostro Tre mesi dopo l'inizio della SMO, il 25 giugno 2022, il New York Times ha ufficialmente svelato il coinvolgimento segreto della CIA nella guerra in corso tra Russia e Ucraina, con il suo sorprendente articolo intitolato "Una rete…
(2026-04-11). Destacan elección de Cuba al Comité de ONG de Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla destacó este viernes la elección de Cuba al Comité de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONG), de Naciones Unidas para el período que inicia en 2027. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que la nación antillana fue electa por aclamación al Comité, perteneciente al Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas (Ecosoc), y ejercerá como miembro de 2027 a 2030. | Subrayó que este resultado reconoce la ejecutoria de Cuba en la promoción de la participación de organizaciones no gubernamentales genuinas de todas las regiones…
(2026-04-11). Guantánamo efectúa primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable. radiohc.cu 
Guantánamo efectuó la primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable 2026, a favor de la transición energética, prioridad que cobra mayor importancia en medio del complejo panorama económico del país. | En este encuentro efectuado en la Universidad de Guantánamo, participaron más de 15 micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (Mipymes) estatales y privadas, trabajadores por cuenta propia, entre otros invitados, para exponer sus productos, tecnologías y desarrollo de proyectos. | Ignacio Cuzco, coordinador de Objetivos y programas del gobierno provincial explicó que en esta feria no solo se visibilizan los diferent…
(2026-04-11). Illegal UK weapons shipment intercepted in Belgian airport bound for Israel. thecanary.co 
After the farce of the Starmer government's fake and short-lived 'ban' on arms sales to Israel, illegal weapons destined for Israel have fallen foul of an NGO's efforts. A disguised cargo of weapons and military spare parts en route from the UK has been seized at Liège airport in Belgium. An operation by an NGO […] | By