UMMID (2026-04-23). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.

Zoya Teirstein (2026-04-23). The 'age of electricity' is here. No one knows what comes next. grist.org The war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran has caused an unprecedented disruption in global energy markets, bottlenecking 20 percent of the world's supply of oil and liquefied natural gas. We don't yet know exactly what this means for the fight against climate change. But, thanks to two new reports released this week, we now have the clearest picture yet of the path the world was on before the conflict sent the price of oil soaring — and it was a path where the fossil fuels threatened by the war were less central than ever to meeting growing global energy needs. | The world is entering an "

newleftreview (2026-04-23). 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.

UMMID (2026-04-23). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.

newarab (2026-04-23). Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade. newarab.com A After weeks of bombing and counter-strikes, focus has shifted to the standoff in the In response to Iran's blockade of the strait since the start of the Middle E…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-23). Iran slams use of neighbors' soil by enemy for attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — The Iranian ambassador to the UN condemned the United States' use of the airspace and territory of several Persian Gulf Arab states to carry out unlawful strikes against Iran during the recent war of aggression.

newarab (2026-04-23). Iran defies US blockade to claim tolls from Hormuz shipping. newarab.com Iran has banked the first proceeds from With planned peace talks hanging in the balance, more fuel-hungry airlines cancelled flights, oil pric…

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Iran stresses dialogue, criticizes Washington's 'double standards' in negotiations. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that Iran has always welcomed resolving issues through dialogue and agreement and will continue to do so.

newarab (2026-04-23). UK media sidelined Palestinian voices in Gaza war, study finds. newarab.com The By analysing 11,295 excerpts from 686 articles covering the same events across the three news publishers and Al Jazeera, The report added that the publications als…

Middle East Monitor (2026-04-23). Gaza's Informal Digital Economy and Resilience. juancole.com The telecommu…

newarab (2026-04-23). Gaza to hold first election in over 20 years amid Israel attacks. newarab.com Gaza's first elections in more than two decades Voting in the central Gaza city is scheduled for Saturday, alongside municipal elections across the Widely viewed by Palestinians as a symbol of national unit…

newarab (2026-04-23). Sumud flotilla marks biggest Gaza aid effort as fleet doubles. newarab.com

newarab (2026-04-23). Gaza: Children among five killed in Israeli strike in Beit Lahia. newarab.com Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli airstrike targeted a group of civilians in a Gaza remains gripped by daily violence despite a 10 October ceasefire, as the Israeli military has been carrying out violations in the form of strikes, gunfire, and deliberate home demolitions. | "Five Palestinians, including three children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a group of civilians near Al-Qassa…

Staff (2026-04-23). Palestinian reports: Five killed, including three children, in Israeli strike in northern Gaza. haaretz.com

newarab (2026-04-23). Dia al-Azzawi on his Excursion Across Time London exhibition. newarab.com When renowned British Iraqi visual artist Presented in 1978 at the At this early stage, Azzawi's paintings and etc…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-23). Sheikh Baha'i: Prominent scholar of Safavid era. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Commemorations of Sheikh Baha'i underscore his role in Safavid Iran, where he combined scientific inquiry, religious scholarship, and public service, leaving a lasting imprint on culture, architecture, and governance in Iran.

Antifabot (2026-04-23). Wannabe Restore Society slapped down by York Student body. thecanary.co Students at the University of York, led by the York Student Action Network staged a loud but peaceful demonstration against the ratification of the Restore Britain Society. Whilst the protest remained non-violent, the atmosphere remained tense due to the annoyingly aggressive tactics of said society. The society, whose parent party is led by dickhead-in-chief Rupert […] | By

The Canary (2026-04-23). Outrage as "white British master" rapist John Ashby avoids front pages. thecanary.co Journalist Sangita Myska and former First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf were among those enraged by the rape and Islamophobic abuse of a Sikh woman, whom her white supremacist attacker, John Ashby, wrongly assumed to be Muslim, as well as the lack of mainstream accountability for him. John Ashby: where's the coverage? Yousaf said the […] | By

Juan Cole (2026-04-23). Iran Seizes Ships, closes Hormuz until US lifts Blockade. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The naval branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). UNGA concludes interactive dialogues with UN secretary-general candidates. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 22 ⚪ The UN General Assemblyconcluded its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of the next UN secretary-general on Wednesday.

NEOB (2026-04-23). Condolences for respected jurist. sanews.gov.za Condolences for respected jurist | Constitutional Court Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has, on behalf of the South African Judiciary, expressed sadness at the passing of retired Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie. | Jappie died on Wednesday at the age of 70, following a short illness. | "His passing is a great loss to the Judiciary and the legal profession. He will be remembered for his dedicated service, principled leadership, and lasting contribution to the administration of justice in South Africa," the Office of the Chief Justice said in a statement. | The retired judge was appointed to the bench in 1998 in post…

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Trump says 'no time frame' for ending war, Iran opposes maritime blockades. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said there is "no time frame" for ending the war with Iran, while Iran's parliamentary speaker insisted that a full ceasefire depends on the lifting of maritime blockades.

newarab (2026-04-23). KSA—Turkey rail line planned linking holy cities to Istanbul. newarab.com A Saudi Transport Minister Saleh al-Jasser said on Wednesday that technical work on the project was ongoing, with close coordination between the parties involved on its overall framework. | In an interview with Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya, he said the railway would "enhance regional integration, support trade, and deve…

UMMID (2026-04-23). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.

newarab (2026-04-23). Turkey votes to ban social media for under-15s. newarab.com The Under the law, under-15s will be banned from creating accounts on social media, while digital platforms will be forced to put in age-verification systems, Turkish news broadcaster NTV reported. | The vote follows in the footsteps of similar bans and proposals to limit th…

Staff (2026-04-23). How Hawkish Democrats, from Schumer to Harris, Paved the Way for War with Iran: Stephen Zunes. democracynow.org The Senate on Wednesday rejected another bid to rein in President Donald Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking the fifth failed attempt by Democrats to curb Trump's war powers since the start of the conflict in late February. The resolution was defeated in a vote of 46 to 51, with Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Rand Paul the sole dissenters in each caucus. The administration is facing a deadline of May 1 before it must seek explicit authorization from Congress for military force under the War Powers Act. | While Democrats have opposed Trump's military action…

UMMID (2026-04-23). Modi govt fails to pass Delimitation Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Friday April 17, 2026 withdrew the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the amended Women's Reservation Bill 2026 could not get the necessary votes in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament's Special Session.

aljazeera (2026-04-23). Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war. aljazeera.com Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Authorities expose 10 ecological violation cases, urge stricter enforcement. ecns.cn Chinas natural resources and forestry authorities on Thursday unveiled 10 typical cases of ecological violations identified in the first quarter of this year.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Bulgaria's parliamentary election returns Radev's Progressive Bulgaria with an absolute majority. wsws.org Workers and youth will soon confront a Radev administration determined to defend the interests of the imperialist powers and the Bulgarian ruling class.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Australia: Two workers killed on the job in Brisbane in three days. wsws.org These terrible deaths point to a rising toll due to unsafe conditions and increased rates of exploitation in Australia and internationally.

Staff (2026-04-23). Betting on War: Mysterious Traders Make Millions on Well-Timed Bets Tied to Trump's War on Iran. democracynow.org The rise of online prediction markets has allowed people to bet on virtually any news event. For a small group of traders, the war with Iran has been a windfall. A number of lucrative, well-timed bets related to the war totaling over $1 billion have raised alarm over people connected to the Trump administration possibly using inside information to profit. | Amanda Fischer, policy director and chief operating officer for Better Markets, says it's unclear how closely regulators are watching these online betting markets. The president's son Donald Trump Jr. is also an adviser to the two leading predictio…

Carl Gopalkrishnan (2026-04-23). Australia's identity crisis in Asia: Trust, fear and the politics of belonging. independentaustralia.net

ALEX (2026-04-23). Leicestershire Police forced to publish Palantir contract — with heavy redactions. thecanary.co On 22 April, the Leicester Gazette published a contract between Leicestershire Police and shady tech firm Palantir. The only problem? Much of the information has been redacted — and a good deal of the rest is just boilerplate. Leicestershire Police only agreed to release the contract after a long battle over Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. […] | By

Guest Blogger (2026-04-23). Resourceful Earth Day: Fred Smith on Julian Simon. wattsupwiththat.com "The problems of famine, overpopulation, poverty, and disease are resolvable. In fact, they have been resolved in the United States and other places where human ingenuity is free to solve them."

newarab (2026-04-23). UK, France agree to three-year deal to stop migrant crossings. newarab.com Under the deal, France pledged to increase law enforcement Britain will meanwhile provide up to 766 million euros ($89…

David Higginbottom (2026-04-23). Afghanistan starves as allies freeze its future. independentaustralia.net

UMMID (2026-04-23). Kerala Minister was asked about SSLC, Plus Two 2026 results date, his response. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10, and Plus Two or Class 12th board examination 2026 results in May.

Lisbeth Latham (2026-04-23). Working class support for One Nation (Part I): Towards an honest explanation. links.org.au Lisbeth Latham argues the surge in support for One Nation has forced a question the Australian left has avoided answering honestly: why do some workers support a politics that appears to cut against their own material interests?

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). WHO Europe calls for stronger influenza vaccination efforts across region. ecns.cn OSLO, April 22 ⚪ The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europeon Wednesday called for stronger efforts to improve access to influenza vaccines and boost uptake among at-risk groups across Europe.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China marks navy's 77th anniversary amid growing role in safeguarding peace. ecns.cn China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of its navy, whose presence and increasing strength have become a significant force in maintaining regional and global stability.

newarab (2026-04-23). Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty: UN. newarab.com More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the Fertiliser shortages – worsened by the blocking of cargo vessels through the

newarab (2026-04-23). Kuwait acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after weeks in jail. newarab.com US-Kuwaiti journalist The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) confirmed on Thursday that Shihab-Eldin had been found innocent of the charges against him and that more information would be provided soon. | "The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the news that journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been acquitted," the organisation said…

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Automated irrigation creates 'crop circles' in Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Twenty-five green "crop circles," each measuring 800 meters in diameter, have appeared in Kunyu City on the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

aljazeera (2026-04-23). Pope Leo visits prison in Equatorial Guinea. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his Africa tour.

infobrics (2026-04-23). How Russia is Changing the Game for Indian Tourism with Cultural Initiatives in India, and Some More Big Opportunities for 2026. infobrics.org In an exciting move to strengthen ties with India, Moscow's tourism authorities have launched an ambitious initiative to boost tourism from one of the fastest-growing markets in the world…

nosihle (2026-04-23). Structural reforms boost investor confidence. sanews.gov.za Structural reforms boost investor confidence | Despite a challenging global economic environment, strong and sustained progress in implementing growth-enhancing structural reforms has strengthened policy credibility and positioned South Africa to attract higher levels of investment. | This is according to the Phase II of Operation Vulindlela progress report for the fourth quarter of 2025/26, which sets out key milestones achieved between January and March 2026 across the seven reform focus areas. | The reforms currently underway aim to reduce input costs, improve competitiveness, and create opportunities for pri…

Willem Moore (2026-04-23). Anonymous Cabinet Minister wants Starmer gone. thecanary.co An anonymous Cabinet Minister has told centrist outlets, iPaper, that they think Starmer needs to go. As you'd expect with Labour, though, it seems like no one is quite sure what to do — and we're going to be subjected to more dithering: EXC: A Cabinet minister tells @theipaper they've lost patience with Sir Keir […] | By

Editor (2026-04-23). General Wesley Clark: After 9/11 USA wanted to take down 7 countries within 5 years. mronline.org Iraq, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Somalia Lebanon and Iran.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). UN envoy meets Houthis to push Yemen peace efforts, calls for detainee release. ecns.cn SANAA, April 22 ⚪ UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg said Wednesday that he discussed with the Houthi group ways to advance the UN mediation process and efforts to move forward negotiations on the release of detainees.

Dave DeCamp (2026-04-23). US Forces Board Another Iran-Linked Tanker in the Indian Ocean. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon said on Thursday that US forces boarded another tanker in the Indian Ocean that it said was carrying Iranian oil, as the US continues to enforce a blockade against Iran. "Overnight, US forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran, …

Dave DeCamp (2026-04-23). Trump Shares Post Calling for the Killing of Iranian Leaders Who Won't Accept US Demands. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Thursday shared a post calling for the killing of Iranian leaders who won't accept US demands, ramping up his threats against the country amid a very fragile ceasefire.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China reports steady farm output, rural income growth in Q1. ecns.cn The number of newborn piglets last month declined year-over-year for the first time in 17 months, gradually improving the supply-demand balance and stabilizing prices, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

UMMID (2026-04-23). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.

Sylvia Ma (2026-04-23). Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar as global currencies, Daniel Gros says. scmp.com Daniel Gros is the director of the Institute for European Policymaking at Bocconi University. Previously, he served as an adviser to the European Parliament, collaborated with the European Commission as economic adviser to the Delors Committee, which developed plans for the euro, and worked at the International Monetary Fund. | In this interview, Gros examines the structural tensions shaping EU-China economic ties, draws lessons from the euro's experience to analyse the yuan's…

WSWS (2026-04-23). Who are graduate student strikers up against at Harvard University? wsws.org The Harvard Corporation consists of a virtual Who's Who of America's corporate-financial oligarchy.

UMMID (2026-04-23). Abdullatif Alfozan, Prof Mohamed win King Faisal Award 2026 for Service to Islam. ummid.com Sheikh Abdullatif Ahmed Alfozan and Professor Mohamed Mohamed Aboumousa have jointly won the 2026 King Faisal Award for Service to Islam announced at a ceremony held in the Saudi Capital Riyadh Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China identifies new lunar mineral, matching U.S. total. ecns.cn A lunar mineral discovered by a Chinese research team has been approved by the International Mineralogical Association, marking the 11th lunar mineral identified globally, according to media reports.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Endangered saker falcon spotted in Xinjiang's Barluk Mountains. ecns.cn A saker falcon was spotted and recorded in early April at the rocky cliffs of the Barluk Mountains in Tuoli county of Tacheng prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK. ecns.cn The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday.

UMMID (2026-04-23). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.

James Wright (2026-04-23). Will the Green Party's affordability crisis policies work? thecanary.co The Green Party has announced policies to tackle the affordability crisis. But will they work? Green Party: 10: 1 pay ratio A key policy Green Party leader Zack Polanski and deputy leader Rachel Millward spoke of is that CEOs cannot earn more than 10 times their lowest-paid employee. This will likely be a progressive regulation, generally. […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Services to top 100 trln yuan by 2030. ecns.cn China will intensify efforts to upgrade its fast-growing services sector, aiming to foster an open, competitive and high-quality ecosystem that benefits both Chinese consumers and global providers, experts and executives said.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-23). Heartland Institute Climate Experts Comment on Earth Day. wattsupwiththat.com "Earth Day today feels increasingly detached from the kind of environmental problems that gave rise to it in 1970. Back then, the issues were obvious and immediate — urban smog, polluted rivers, toxic industrial discharge — and they were addressed with equally direct solutions.

UMMID (2026-04-23). WB 10th Madhyamik Result 2026 Date Confirmed – Read Circular. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2026.

editor (2026-04-23). Wind and solar focus threaten America's and South Africa's economy. onlineopinion.com.au All countries urgently need more reliable, affordable electricity to create jobs, reduce poverty, and improve lives. South Africa is at a crossroads when it comes to electricity.

newarab (2026-04-23). Iran says won't reopen Hormuz as long as US blockade remains. newarab.com

UMMID (2026-04-23). Delimitation Bill 2026 tabled as Parliament's Special Session begins. ummid.com The Narendra Modi-led BJP government tabled on the first day of the Parliament's Special Session Thursday April 16, 2026 three bills to implement 33% women's reservation in legislature, delimitation, and increase number of seats for Union Territories.

Binoy Kampmark (2026-04-23). Space loos, lunar exploitation and colonial escapism: The Artemis II mission. independentaustralia.net

Ryan Black (2026-04-23). Trump's Vision for the Homeless Is Already Here. progressivehub.net RACHEL LITCHMAN | THE PROGRESSIVE…

The Canary (2026-04-23). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Day 1. thecanary.co On 22 April, at Birmingham Crown Court, the trial of Majid Freeman formally commenced, presided over by Judge Andrew Smith KC. Freeman is charged with encouraging terrorism, as well as expressing and/or inviting support for Hamas, a Palestinian political and military organisation that is proscribed in the UK. Persecution of a humanitarian Freeman first travelled […] | By

newarab (2026-04-23). Top US Navy official to leave office 'immediately:' Pentagon. newarab.com US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan will leave office "immediately," Phelan's departure follows the removal of top US Army officer general Randy George and two other senior officers earlier this month, at a time when the United States is locked in a Phelan "is departing the administration, effective immediately," Pentag…

newarab (2026-04-23). UK court: Peter Tatchell Palestine protest ban 'unreasonable'. newarab.com

geo.tv (2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, say sources. geo.tv US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks, after President Donald Trump announced the Navy's "Golden Fleet", at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025. — ReutersPhelan clashed with Hegseth, other military leaders.Hegseth has fired top officials from across the…

Editor (2026-04-23). Big Oil breaks everything. mronline.org The planet, our democracy, our courts…

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Women's water polo debuts at 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya. ecns.cn Kazakhstan defeated Thailand 3-2 during the water polo women's round-robin final match at the 6th Asian Beach Games, which marks the sport's debut at the event.

Willem Moore (2026-04-23). Starmer accused of misleading parliament AGAIN. thecanary.co On Wednesday 23 April, Keir Starmer responded to his critics at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs). Several of his rivals probed him to establish if he'd previously misled Parliament on the subject of Peter Mandelson's vetting. Because Starmer is so ruthlessly incompetent, it seems he may have misled Parliament AGAIN in the course of trying to […] | By

Matthew Gomez (2026-04-23). Peru: Flash Point in US-China Rivalry. fpif.org The Trump Doctrine in the Americas has prioritized addressing China's expanding regional influence. Over the last decade, Chinese investment in Chinese investment in South America has centered around several key natural resources, including lithium, a key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries…

Max Colbert (2026-04-23). Nigel Farage Promotes Reform UK Donor's Pothole Repair Machine on Election Leaflets. bylinetimes.com Reform UK have been using their campaign leaflets to promote a product produced by a major donor to Nigel Farage's party. | Reform leaflets sent out for the local elections have promoted the 'JCB Pothole Pro', as part of their promise to "FIX the ROADS!". | The promotion came after JCB's owners donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to the party. | The leaflets feature the promise to address potholes using the machine, which was allegedly 'dedicated just to us', in amongst other pledges to take power away from the civil service, reject 'unnecessary over development', and to crack down on unspecified illegal h…

| Reuters | (2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say. tribune.com.pk Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a US official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in ‌another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon coming just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general. | The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go. | His firing was first reported by Reuters. | The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Phe…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-23). Somalia closes Bab al-Mandab Strait to Israeli shipping. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Somalia announces that it is banning vessels linked to the Israeli occupation from traversing the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait — a vital global shipping passage.

Eldar Mamedov (2026-04-23). The EU still has no guts when it comes to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org In a sign of mounting pressure on European leaders over Israel's violence in occupied Palestinian territories and beyond, more than a million EU citizens have

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Russia hopes U.S. envoys' visits on Ukraine settlement to continue: Kremlin. ecns.cn Russia hopes that visits by U.S. representatives related to a Ukraine settlement will continue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China rolls out youth-focused urban policy to expand housing, childcare support for young people. ecns.cn China has issued a new policy requiring cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, covering housing, healthcare, education and public services, to better support young people and families across the country.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Japan's moves on Yasukuni Shrine blatantly provoke international justice: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Japan's negative moves related to the Yasukuni war shrine constitute a blatant provocation against international justice and an affront to human conscience, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, adding China is strongly indignant over and deplores such practices.

Bloomberg (2026-04-23). UN leadership race takes centre stage with first round of interviews. scmp.com The race to become the next leader of the United Nations moved into a higher gear with the four declared candidates facing hours of questions over two days. Top among them: can the UN be made effective again? | Rafael Grossi, an Argentine diplomat who heads the International Atomic Energy Agency, struck a downbeat note about the global body's future during his interview replace Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

WSWS (2026-04-23). The US witch-hunt against Chinese scientists and the death of Danhao Wang. wsws.org Danhao Wang's death is the direct consequence of a systematic government- and university-sponsored political operation targeting young Chinese researchers. This xenophobic purge, deeply intertwined with the capitalist military-industrial complex, is part of the broader attack on the democratic rights of all immigrants, students and working people.

LAURA (2026-04-23). African creators struggle to secure decent income in gig economy. globalvoices.org The legal framework for click-worker protection remains underdevelopedGlobal VoicesImage taken from In less than a decade, Africa has become one of the most dynamic

Human Rights Watch (2026-04-23). Bangladesh: 4 Arrested for 'Insulting' Government. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Social media apps on a mobile phone. | © 2018 AP Photo | (London) — The arrest of at least four people in Bangladesh for posting social media content supposedly critical of the new government is an alarming continuation of the previous government's repressive practices, Human Rights Watch said today. Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government should live up to its promises on freedom of expression, end the misuse of existing laws to silence dissent, and amend or replace legislation to remove provisions that are open to abuse. Prime Minister Rahman took off…

independentaustralia.net (2026-04-23). Essential tools every forex trader should know. independentaustralia.net

WSWS (2026-04-23). Growing number of potential flashpoints in global financial system. wsws.org As the US war on Iran continues, the global financial system is increasingly coming to resemble a minefield.

editor (2026-04-23). Putting the calamity makers in charge: Anthropic and Claude Mythos preview. onlineopinion.com.au AI firms warn of catastrophic risk while racing to build it. Anthropic's latest model exposes that contradiction in full.

infobrics (2026-04-23). Russian-Indian Partnership in Arctic Resource Development. infobrics.org The large-scale development of the Arctic region, and above all, the profitable extraction of its mineral resources, poses an unprecedented challenge, extending beyond the traditional Arctic nations…

newleftreview (2026-04-23). 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.

newleftreview (2026-04-23). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?

newarab (2026-04-23). Israel quietly pushes plans for another West Bank settlement. newarab.com After re-establishing the settlements of Homesh and Sanur, which were removed under

NEOB (2026-04-23). Eskom diesel contracts investigation near completion. sanews.gov.za Eskom diesel contracts investigation near completion | Eskom says its Group Investigations and Security Department investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts is in its final stages of completion. | This after reports that diesel supplier contracts at the power utility had been allegedly riddled with corruption and irregular contract management. | "As part of its ongoing governance, risk and assurance processes, Eskom…launched an investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts. | "Eskom ca…

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). 2 dead, 19 hospitalized after chemical leak at U.S. West Virginia plant. ecns.cn NEW YORK, April 22 ⚪ At least two people were killed and 19 others sent to hospital on Wednesday after a chemical leak occurred at a silver catalyst manufacturing plant in the U.S.state of West Virginia, local authorities said.

UMMID (2026-04-23). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.

UMMID (2026-04-23). 93.70% Pass CBSE 10th 2026 Exam, Check Result Details Here. ummid.com CBSE 10th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared today i.e Wednesday April 15, 2026 the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China makes major strides in fight against desertification, shares lessons with world. ecns.cn Along the southeastern edge of China's Tengger Desert, workers were pressing bundles of straw rope into the sand in a grid pattern, like a giant checkerboard holding the dunes in place.

Robert Freeman (2026-04-23). Treasury review's big idea for north of Ireland: regurgitated neoliberal gruel. thecanary.co The big brains at Westminster's treasury department have squirrelled themselves away and taken a long, serious look at the north of Ireland's dire finances. They've now returned with their masterplan — ____ over the average household even more thoroughly than before. The treasury's proposals include highly regressive measures such as water charges, which don't currently […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Tencent, Alibaba in talks to invest in DeepSeek at over $20 billion valuation. ecns.cn Chinese tech giants Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group are in talks to invest in artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing four people familiar with the discussions.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). In Numbers: Global tourists praise safety in China travel boom. ecns.cn The safety and convenience of traveling in China have become widely discussed topics on overseas social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

UMMID (2026-04-23). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Out: Check Full Toppers' List. ummid.com As many as 26 students from all across India have scored a perfect 100 percentile to top JEE Main 2026 Session 2 the result of which was announced by the NTA today i.e. Monday April 20, 2026.

WSWS (2026-04-23). US ramps up boat strikes in Latin American waters amid mounting proof that victims are fishermen. wsws.org Escalating US military strikes targeting fishermen under the pretext of a "war on drugs" are driven by a broader agenda of imperialist domination.

newleftreview (2026-04-23). 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.

infobrics (2026-04-23). How BRICS Can Help Replace the Petrodollar. infobrics.org Strategic autonomy and 'India first' — both principles that should be driving India's foreign policy — require India to pivot to BRICS to safeguard our economic interests…

UMMID (2026-04-23). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.

Michael Hudson (2026-04-23). Is another financial crisis brewing in the U.S. economy? Economist Michael Hudson explains the dangers. mronline.org Reports suggest the U.S. economy may be on the verge of another financial crisis, with major problems in the $3 trillion private credit market. Economist Michael Hudson explains the dangers of Wall Street's Ponzi schemes.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). CATL says new batteries cut charging time, extend EV range. ecns.cn Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) said it has developed a new generation of electric vehicle batteries designed to reduce charging times and extend driving range.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-23). Karaj school seriously damaged in US-Israeli strikes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — The Komeil School in Karaj sustained serious damage during U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.

UMMID (2026-04-23). Eco-Luxury: The New Normal in Premium Housing. ummid.com Luxury townships following the eco-luxury blueprint generally do not advertise the details mentioned here, as they are expected to have them as a matter of course.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-23). Minab martyrs honored at Imam Reza shrine ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — A commemoration for martyrs from Minab's Shajareh Tayyebeh School was held at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-23). Pakistan making all-out efforts to resolve conflict in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday that officials in Islamabad are making all-out efforts to resolve issues between Iran and the United States.

UMMID (2026-04-23). Ronaldo's 969th career goal sets course for Al-Nassr's win over Al-Wasl. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's 969th career goal set the course for Al-Nassr's victory over Al-Wasl in AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) Quarter-Final Sunday April 19, 2026.

newarab (2026-04-23). Nakba events held in 1948 Palestinian villages stress return. newarab.com Palestinian villages depopulated since 1948 inside Israel held a series of events on Wednesday, 22 April, marking attachment to the right of return, the land, and the transmission of collective memory between generations to commemorate the Israeli-imposed

Ryan Black (2026-04-23). U.S. Expands "Economic Fury" Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). SpaceX reaches deal with AI startup Cursor. ecns.cn Cursor CEO Michael Truell said on social media that he looks forward to partnering with the SpaceX team to scale up Composer, calling the partnership"a meaningful step"toward building more advanced AI-assisted programming systems.

Willem Moore (2026-04-23). Another Reform candidate stands accused of using AI. thecanary.co Reform Party UK Exposed have flagged that one of Nigel Farage's council candidates was seemingly using AI: Reform UK's candidate @SophiePrestonHa's Facebook posts being flagged as AI info is pretty much par for the course. Lazy. pic.twitter.com/boQKwk7EyK — Reform Party UK Exposed üá¨üáß (@reformexposed) April 23, 2026 Looking into it, Facebook no longer seems to […] | By

newleftreview (2026-04-23). 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.

UMMID (2026-04-23). 'Pigs as Pets': New Tool to Intimidate Indian Muslims. ummid.com In Delhi's Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs.

newarab (2026-04-23). Who was Amal Khalil, the Lebanese journalist killed by Israel. newarab.com Dozens of Crowds also gathered in Beirut to protest Israel's killing of the journalist and to demand accountability for the repeated targeting of media workers. | Khalil was killed in Baisariyeh while she and colleague Zeinab Faraj…

Michael Cugley (2026-04-23). Indigenous land defenders are being killed, AI is scraping their knowledge. grist.org

newleftreview (2026-04-23). 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.

newarab (2026-04-23). US seizes Iran-linked vessel, mine clearing could take 'months'. newarab.com The US Defense Department said Thursday its forces boarded a vessel in the Indian Ocean that was providing material support to Iran, the second time it had done so in three days. | "Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran, in the Indian Ocean," it said on X. | Meanwhile, Iran tightened its grip on the

newarab (2026-04-23). Dr Samah Jabr on what the Palestinian psyche can teach the world. newarab.com If psychiatry is a Western construct, how does a psychiatrist practise outside the West? For Palestinian psychiatrist Yet she navigates tensions that exist within her own field: if psychiatry is built on Western norms, how can it speak to experiences shaped by trauma in Palestine? And in turning the lens of pathology outward, how does one avoid under-pathologising what…

WSWS (2026-04-23). Trump Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center in frame-up to aid fascist groups. wsws.org The indictment does not expose a fraud against donors but the Trump administration's effort to criminalize the monitoring of fascist organizations and rehabilitate the white supremacists the SPLC exposed.

infobrics (2026-04-23). US weapons stockpiles running out due to Iran war. infobrics.org The US lost a substantial portion of its weapons stockpiles in the war against Iran.

UMMID (2026-04-23). Religion Means Respect: Namita Thapar, abused over Namaz benefits, reminds Hindus. ummid.com Namita Thapar, a healthcare professional who is being abused for highlighting the benefits of Namaaz in a strongly worded message dropped on social media, reminded the Hindus about the importance of respect for all religions.

UMMID (2026-04-23). Al-Nassr strengthens SPL Standings with hard-fought win over Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC Wednesday April 15, 2026 defeated Al-Ettifaq 1-0 to further strengthen its Saudi Pro League Standings.

newarab (2026-04-23). Restrictions deepen for Palestinians in Iraq, impacting cooking. newarab.com Conditions of The latest measure, according to residents, is the denial of access to cooking gas cylinders through state distribution outlets because they do not hold Iraqi nationality. The decision has triggered widespread…

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Study finds gene therapy may improve hearing in some deaf patients. ecns.cn An experimental gene therapy improved hearing in most patients with a rare form of congenital deafness, according to results from a China-led clinical study published in the journal Nature.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Tesla reports higher Q1 revenue, profit. ecns.cn S.electric vehicle maker Tesla on Wednesday reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with total revenue rising 16 percent year on year to 22.4 billion U.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-23). Iranian people thwarted Mossad sedition: Bahraini cleric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — A representative of Bahrain's Shia leadership said Iran's popular mobilisation prevented Mossad from sowing unrest during recent regional tensions, crediting national unity for the outcome.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China rolls out guideline to build youth-friendly cities. ecns.cn China has rolled out a new guideline to deepen the development of youth-friendly cities, aiming to systematically optimize an environment in which young people can"enter, stay, live comfortably and succeed in their careers".

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Green 'crop circles' emerge on edge of Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Viewed from above, the fields resemble giant clock faces, while the long irrigation arms move slowly like clock hands, rotating evenly around their central pivots.

newarab (2026-04-23). Palestine movement defies police over Nakba Day march in London. newarab.com The Palestine movement in the United Kingdom has begun preparations for a It described the march as "decisive" in affirming solidarity with Palestine and opp…

aljazeera (2026-04-23). Can fish hook voters in India's West Bengal elections? aljazeera.com In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-23). Ahvaz people renew pledge to Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — People of Ahvaz gathered in the streets for the 53rd consecutive night of spontaneous rallies across Iran, reaffirming allegiance to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.

newleftreview (2026-04-23). 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.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Florida's assembly line of death: The execution of Chadwick Willacy and the political machinery behind America's killing season. wsws.org Willacy was the eighth person executed this year in the US and the fifth in Florida, the latest casualty of an accelerating machinery of death overseen by Governor Ron DeSantis.

newarab (2026-04-23). What Orban's exit means for the future of EU-Israel relations. newarab.com On 12 April, Viktor Orban's sixteen-year grip on power ended in a While Orban's defeat was framed primarily as a domestic mandate against corruption and authoritarianism, it also reflects the loss of the Israeli government's Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the few Israeli politi…

UMMID (2026-04-23). ICSE, ISC 2026 Results: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is declaring the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 reults on its official website results.cisce.org and cisce.org.

Human Rights Watch (2026-04-23). Rights Need to Guide Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day in front of the White House on April 22, 2023, in Washington, DC. | © 2023 AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File…

Editor (2026-04-23). Marx in Moments 04 — Metabolic Rift. mronline.org This is the fourth entry in the Marx in Moments series.

newarab (2026-04-23). US Treasury chief says Gulf allies request currency swap lines. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). China issues guideline to boost energy conservation, carbon reduction. ecns.cn China released a guideline on Wednesday outlining arrangements to advance the country's energy conservation and carbon reduction efforts.

Brandon Tensley (2026-04-23). Virginia's Redistricting Vote Was About Representation, Power, and History. capitalbnews.org ARLINGTON, Virginia — After weeks of wall-to-wall campaigning, Virginians made their voices heard, approving a new U.S. House map that could help Democrats to pick up four additional seats and bolster Black political power in Congress. But less than 24 hours later, a judge barred the certification of the results. Wednesday's ruling halts state officials from …

en.mehrnews (2026-04-23). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Thursday, April 23.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-23). Trump always backs down: What is behind ceasefire extension? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Trump treats foreign policy as theater. But when the curtain rises on real costs, the bluff collapses. Iran knows the script very well.

Jack Khoury (2026-04-23). For the second year in a row, Nakba Day march canceled due to Israel Police limits. haaretz.com Organizers say they had no choice after police demanded they limit the march to 1,000 people and bar Palestinian flags. Instead, a panel on the Nakba was broadcast on Zoom…

Bloomberg (2026-04-23). Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House. scmp.com The death of US officials following an operation to dismantle a drug lab in northern Mexico is escalating tensions with Washington, as President Claudia Sheinbaum insists her government was unaware of their involvement. | At a news conference, Sheinbaum said Mexican security officials involved in the operation were never told about the presence of foreigners, which she described as a clear breach of security protocols. A person familiar with the matter confirmed that the two US nationals worked…

Izzy Ramirez (2026-04-23). ICE Re-Detains Plaintiff Out On Bond in Landmark Case Challenging L.A. ICE Raids, Sends Him Back To Adelanto. lataco.com After the Supreme Court refused his challenge to ICE, Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, a construction worker filing a lawsuit against ICE with the help of the ACLU, was detained once again during his ISAP check-in.

Willem Moore (2026-04-23). Trump celebrates the release of suspected AI prisoners. thecanary.co Donald Trump's grip on reality seems to be increasingly weak. The latest example of this is him celebrating the release of eight prisoners. And the reason it's worrying is because there's good reason to suspect that most of these women were AI generated images: Trump seems to be inventing fake concessions given to him by […] | By

aljazeera (2026-04-23). Ultra-Orthodox Jews burn Israeli flags to protest national day. aljazeera.com Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters have burned Israeli flags and brandished anti-Zionist banners in West Jerusalem.

Michelle Pini (2026-04-23). How the media legitimise Barnaby and PHONies. independentaustralia.net

newarab (2026-04-23). Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm murder charges. newarab.com Former Philippines president Duterte would be the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for the world's worst crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humani…

Dan Glazebrook (2026-04-23). How one rogue judge stacked the odds against Palestine Action. electronicintifada.net Defendants in the Filton case have been prevented from arguing that their actions amounted to reasonable force to prevent war crimes.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Mahan Air to resume flights between Iran, China. ecns.cn Iranian carrier Mahan Air announced that it will gradually resume passenger flight services between Iran and China starting next Sunday.

David Cronin (2026-04-23). New proof that Israel lobby writes EU script. electronicintifada.net Kallas serves a cocktail of dishonesty and farce.

WSWS (2026-04-23). "This is gaslighting. A deception" : Los Angeles school workers denounce union-backed sellout contracts. wsws.org A WSWS analysis of comments on union social media found roughly two-thirds of UTLA comments and a majority of SEIU 99 comments were against the contracts.

UMMID (2026-04-23). What are UFO files Pentagon plans to release? ummid.com The UFO files that the Pentagon plans to release refer to the official records, documents, and investigative reports related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as they have been officially named.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Scientists create largest-ever cosmological simulation, opening new window into universe. ecns.cn A Chinese-led international team has released the largest-ever cosmological simulation, named "HyperMillennium," offering scientists a powerful digital tool to explore cosmic evolution.

Rares Cocilnau (2026-04-23). "Why didn't the Prime Minister ask?" : Diane Abbott's question to Starmer lingers unanswered. thecanary.co In the cavernous theatre of the House of Commons on 20 April 2026, amid two and a half hours of choreographed indignation and procedural deflection, a single sentence cut through the fog: Why didn't the Prime Minister ask? Diane Abbott's question hung in the chamber for a moment and was then, with practised establishment efficiency, […] | By

Lisbeth Latham (2026-04-23). Working class support for One Nation (Part II): In defence of the explanation. links.org.au Lisbeth Latham looks at criticisms of the labour aristocracy thesis, arguing that they rest on analytical errors worth examining carefully as they illuminate why the left struggles to explain working class support for One Nation.

UMMID (2026-04-23). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.

UMMID (2026-04-23). Meet John Ternus: The Engineer who replaces Tim Cook as Apple Head. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Monday (April 20, 2026) announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China sees higher grain output, stable prices in 2026: official report. ecns.cn China expects grain output to rise in 2026, with prices remaining broadly stable, according to an official agricultural outlook report covering the next decade.

infobrics (2026-04-23). France and Poland discuss joint nuclear exercises and boost defense ties. infobrics.org Ukraine threatens Belarus and amasses troops on the border.

UMMID (2026-04-23). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Report on Xinjiang bridge collapse blames safety violations; 11 under investigation. ecns.cn An investigation into a suspension bridge collapse in northwest China that killed five people and injured 24 found construction flaws and safety violations were to blame, authorities said Wednesday. Eleven people have been referred to judicial authorities.

Lee Schlenker (2026-04-23). Despite Trump's threats, a US-Cuba deal is taking shape. responsiblestatecraft.org

coastaldigest (2026-04-23). SMR Public School excels in SSLC 2026; Rifa Sulthana tops with 97.28%. coastaldigest.com

coastaldigest (2026-04-23). DK tops, Udupi second as Karnataka SSLC hits impressive 94.1% pass rate. coastaldigest.com

coastaldigest (2026-04-23). No stress, full Marks: How Udupi's Preetham Poojary scored a perfect 625/625 in SSLC. coastaldigest.com

Fatih Kocaibiş (2026-04-23). A fake threat exposes a very real crisis between Turkey and Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Russian strike on Ukraine kills two, wounds eight: local authorities. ecns.cn

coastaldigest (2026-04-23). Iran raises alarm at UN over US misuse of Arab states' soil and airspace for aggression. coastaldigest.com

A a (2026-04-23). The Bear unbound: Russia's warning, NATO promises and the dangerous complacency of the West. strategic-culture.su

Staff (2026-04-23). Pocos "Vientos de Cuaresma" cubadebate.cu En ocasiones se han emitido alertas para la navegación y actividades marítimas en ese periodo, no solo ante la presencia pronosticada de fenómenos peligrosos. Los vientos del Sur persistentes en estos mess, aunque en sí no constituyen un fenómeno meteorológico peligroso, sí pueden poner en riesgo sobre todo a aquellos que realizan actividades marítimas mar afuera.

Staff (2026-04-23). Washington responde a la incautación de dos buques por el ejército iraní. cubadebate.cu La Armada de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán publicó este miércoles imágenes que muestran la incautación de dos buques portacontenedores en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según las autoridades del país persa, la detención de los buques MSC-Francesca y Epaminodes por incumplir las condiciones de seguridad.

Staff (2026-04-23). Una firma por la paz, y por el sagrado deber de defender la Patria. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del CCPCC y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, participó este miércoles en el acto realizado en la sede de la organización partidista para respaldar el movimiento "Mi Firma por la Patria", que se ha convertido en un llamado a cada cubano, ante la amenaza imperial.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Cuba confirms recent meeting with U.S. delegation. ecns.cn A meeting was recently held in Cuba between delegations from Cuba and the United States, Alejandro Garcia del Toro, deputy director general for U.S. affairs at Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Cuba's state daily Granma on Monday.

newleftreview (2026-04-23). 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.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Ricky and Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo): "Society is also something real…" wsws.org The two films present some of the same problems, some of the same problems that a good number of American (and not simply American) "small," "realist" dramas exhibit.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Israel, Lebanon to hold 2nd ambassador-level talks in U.S. amid fragile ceasefire. ecns.cn Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold their second ambassador-level talks at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S. media reported Tuesday.

newarab (2026-04-22). Israeli airstrike kills journalist Amal Khalil in south Lebanon. newarab.com An Israeli airstrike killed a The civil defence agency's press office said rescuers were "able to recover the body of martyred journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed as a result of a hostile airstrike that targeted a house in the town of al-Tiri". | Her employer, the Lebanese daily newspaper Al-Akhbar, also announced her death. | Lebanon's Information Minister Paul Morc…

newarab (2026-04-22). Lebanon: Hezbollah responds to Israeli violations ahead of talks. newarab.com One person was killed in an Israeli drone strike in eastern Lebanon overnight, while Lebanon's state news agency reported that an Israeli drone had k…

Staff (2026-04-22). Headlines for April 22, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire But Maintains Blockade as Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Frays as Hezbollah Fires on Israeli Forces, Israeli Army Reservist Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank Settler Attack, NYT: Two Senior Hamas Officials Say Group Could Give Up Some Weapons Belonging to Police Force, Justice Department Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Federal Fraud Charges, CIA Agents Among U.S. Officials Killed in Mexico Car Crash, Prompting Probe into Covert Operations, Indigenous Communities and Environmental Activists Vow to Fight Mexican President Sheinbaum's Rever…

Skwawkbox (2026-04-22). Met police violently arrest peaceful protesters leaving Euston demo. thecanary.co Metropolitan police officers have arrested ten peaceful protesters at an anti-genocide demonstration in Euston, London — in at least one case violently. Police violence in Euston On Wednesday 22 April the Israel Institute of Technology was holding a fundraising event for Israel at the Shaw Theatre. As London for Palestine wrote on its Instagram, the […] | By

Martha Rios (2026-04-22). Díaz-Canel a OperaMundi: Bloqueo de EEUU es un castigo colectivo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos como un castigo colectivo contra el pueblo de la isla, y subrayó la importancia que mantiene hoy la solidaridad internacional para hacerle frente. | En entrevista con el periodista brasileño Breno Altman, transmitida la noche de este martes en una emisión especial del programa 20 Minutos de Opera Mundi, el mandatario calificó la política estadounidense como "una política criminal, realmente genocida", cuyas consecuencias impactan tanto en l…

Warwick Powell (2026-04-22). Iran war reflects the false promise of US 'energy dominance'. scmp.com In the spring of 2026, amid a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump continues to insist that the United States is untouched by disruptions in the Persian Gulf. "We don't use it", he has claimed, echoing years of "energy dominance" rhetoric. | The numbers tell a different story. The United States remains a net importer of crude oil. Its refineries are engineered for the medium sour barrels that flow through the Hormuz Strait. And the global price shock triggered by the…

Janatan Sayeh (2026-04-22). Iran attacks vessels in Hormuz, avoids concrete stance on ceasefire extension. longwarjournal.org Tehran has refused to take an official position after US President Donald Trump's announcement of an extension of the US ceasefire with Iran, while conditioning further negotiations on the lifting of the US naval blockade. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also threatened regional oil and digital infrastructure and attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

newarab (2026-04-22). Ships targeted in Hormuz as UK pushes for strait's reopening. newarab.com At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports. | A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after being hit by gunfire and…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Iran, Italy FMs discuss regional tensions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iranian and Italian foreign ministers discussed regional security and economic fallout from U.S.-Israeli military aggression during a Wednesday phone call.

Abdaljawad Omar (2026-04-22). Israelis are being recruited as spies for Iran in what security experts call an espionage 'epidemic'. mondoweiss.net Israel has long used the same playbook to recruit informants from enemy societies. Iran is now using it to recruit spies in Israel by exploiting new cracks in Israeli society.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Trump again claims to hold talks with Iran in coming days. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — In continuation of his contradictory statements, US President Donald Trump again claimed the second round of talks with Iran may be held this Friday.

Dave DeCamp (2026-04-22). Israeli Airstrike in Northern Gaza Kills at Least Five Palestinians, Including Three Children. news.antiwar.com An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza on Wednesday night killed at least five Palestinians, including three children, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. A WAFA correspondent said the strike struck a group of Palestinians near a mosque in Beit Lahia, and other people …

Autonomous Activists (2026-04-22). Tuesday 4/21: Human Billboard for Gaza ! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection by Milyar Cafe, Berkeley…

Editor (2026-04-22). Venezuelan far-Right discourse fosters racism and classism. mronline.org From Chávez to Maduro and Delcy Rodríguez, let's look at how racism and classism are weapons to deny popular sectors their right to govern.

Skwawkbox (2026-04-22). Breaking: US rocked as Trump's top navy official quits. thecanary.co US 'secretary of the navy' John C Phelan has rocked the Trump administration by suddenly resigning his position. The move is unexplained. However, it comes as the US navy attempts farcically and unlawfully to blockade the Hormuz Strait and prevent ships entering it from the Indian Ocean. It has also been preceded by alleged mutinies […] | By

Autonomous Activists (2026-04-22). Friday 5/1: Weekly Friday Banner Drop for Palestine. indybay.org 598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…

Juan Cole (2026-04-22). 1622, when Iran expelled a European Empire from Hormuz. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Decades ago, I wrote an article about Shi'a Islam in the Persian Gulf in the early modern period. Some of what I said then has some resonances with today's events. | The Portuguese took Goa on the western coast of India in 1510. Their empire in the Indian Ocean focused on naval dominance and small forts — it was not settler colonialism. They rather high-handedly declared that they owned the ocean, and that all ships plying it required a Portuguese permit or cartaz. The ships had to pay fees at the ports controlled by Portugal. They were forbidden from carrying spices or c…

Dave DeCamp (2026-04-22). Senate To Vote on War Powers Resolution To Block US Attack on Cuba. news.antiwar.com Next week, the Senate is expected to vote on a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing a US attack on Cuba amid reports that the Pentagon is ramping up preparations for a potential war against the island nation. The bill, S.J.Res. 124, was introduced last month by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and …

APR editor (2026-04-22). Solomon Islands opposition alleges 'millions' offered by govt lobbyists to buy back power. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor A coalition of political parties opposing the Solomon Islands prime minister has accused government lobbyists of trying to woo its MPs with "huge money" bribes to "buy political allegiance". It comes amid an ongoing court wrangle over parliamentary moves to oust Jeremiah Manele. The opposition grouping, which claims to…

hindustantimes (2026-04-22). Pakistan visit turns into scandal storm: Vance meets Dubai fraud Lord Zahoor, Imran Khan's nemesis. hindustantimes.com Umar Farooq Zahoor is a Dubai-based businessman of Pakistani origin whose appearance during JD Vance's April 11 arrival in Pakistan drew attention because he has long been linked to major fraud allegations in Norway and Switzerland, while also being politically prominent in Pakistan for his role in the Toshakhana case. Reports say he was briefly seen at the airport as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff introduced people in the receiving line.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). China, Mozambique upgrade ties as Xi, Chapo hold talks. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo held talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and the two heads of state agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.

Staff (2026-04-22). This morning's interview with News X World (India). gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 19 to 24…

newarab (2026-04-22). Israel risks Council of Europe suspension over death penalty law. newarab.com Israel's observer status at the Council of Europe's parliamentary assembly could be suspended after the country passed a new law calling for the The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), part of the wider organisation that includes the European Court of Human Rights, is tasked with upholding human rights, democracy and the rule of law. | Israel has held observer status since 1957, and while it cannot vote, it is able to cooperate wi…

Willem Moore (2026-04-22). Reform's Zia Yusuf: 'Failed Tories are trying to infiltrate us'. thecanary.co According to Reform UK's Zia Yusuf, "failed Tories" are trying to "infiltrate" the party. While no one is disagreeing with this sentiment, the problem is these failed Tories are walking in through the front door: "Failed Tories are trying to infiltrate us." Suella BravermanLee Anderson Robert Jenrick Andrew RosindellDanny KrugerNadhim Zahawi Nadine Dorris Andrea JenkynsJonathan […] | By

WSWS (2026-04-22). 12 killed in 2 school shootings in Türkiye. wsws.org These unprecedented school shootings are a tragic product of the social crisis rooted in the capitalist system, the normalization of widespread violence and mass death.

hindustantimes (2026-04-22). Frustrated US hijacks 2nd Iran-linked civilian ship as Trump extends truce amid Mojtaba's oil threat. hindustantimes.com In just three days, the U.S. has seized two Iran‚Äëlinked ships—one in the Gulf of Oman and now the tanker M/T Tifani in the Bay of Bengal. As Trump extends the ceasefire and weighs what to do with the captured vessels, fears grow that Iran could hit key global oil routes.

Will Barboza (2026-04-22). Four Shops Turning the San Fernando Valley Into America's Trading Card Capital. lataco.com Since the pandemic, no hobby has seemingly been hotter than trading cards. Values have soared across all brands, with sealed Pokémon products outperforming the S&P 500.

newarab (2026-04-22). How QuitGPT is challenging AI use in modern warfare. newarab.com AI is being used in warfare, and people are not happy about it, at least four million people to be exact. The A QuitGPT spokesperson told The New Arab: "In five weeks, we got over 200 million views on our social media posts that we released earlier this year." With over four million signing the petition to QuitGPT, the movement estimates it has decreased parent company OpenAI's market capitalisation by…

newarab (2026-04-22). To reverse UK decline, double down on multiculturalism. newarab.com Farage's project, far more than any other political force in Britain, is proving itself the beneficiary of the country's mounting array of crises. It is rearticulating conditions of organised abandonment into a story of national decline. But if we want to defeat the far right, as Jonas Patrick Marvin explains, we must reject this legacy and fight for leisure, collective care, and genuine interdependency. If you live here, you're from here, and you're one of ours. Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Rupert Lowe and Tommy Robinson are the real strangers.

Eric Toussaint (2026-04-22). The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist convergence — Between unprecedented success and major obstacles. links.org.au Eric Toussaint — The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist conference marked a significant moment of internationalist renewal in a global context characterised by the far right's rise and the proliferation of conflicts.

Sylvia Ma (2026-04-22). America First Fed? Trump nominee Kevin Warsh signals 'monetary sovereignty' push: analysts. scmp.com US Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's policy vision — outlined during his Senate confirmation hearing — signals an extension of "America First" into monetary policy, Chinese analysts said. | "Warsh's policy proposals … mark a shift from acting as a 'global central bank' supplying unlimited liquidity worldwide to a new approach focused on tightly controlling the overall monetary spigot, prioritising domestic productivity and emphasising monetary sovereignty," analysts at China…

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). North Korea's Lazarus suspected of stealing US$290 million in KelpDAO cyberattack. scmp.com A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly US$300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. | It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea, whose sophisticated cybercrime programme uses stolen cryptocurrency to help fund its nuclear weapons development, according to a United Nations panel.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). China advances flood control, disaster relief efforts in key southern regions. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 21 ⚪ Chinese authorities have arranged flood control, emergency rescue and disaster relief work in key regions as frequent rainfall continues to hit the southern part of the country.

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008. scmp.com Both chambers of Britain's parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. | The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to stop anyone born after January 1, 2009 (now aged 17) from taking up smoking. | Health minister Wes Streeting called this a "historic moment for the nation's health" that will lead to the "first smoke-free generation, protected from a lifetime of addiction and harm".

ALEX (2026-04-22). YouGov's latest poll puts Reform and Plaid Cymru neck-and-neck in the Senedd. thecanary.co The latest projections from YouGov, published on 22 April, put Welsh nationalist party Plaid Cymru and far-right populists Reform UK neck-and-neck for control of the Senedd. What's more, the pollster also predicts massive losses for both Labour and the Conservatives. The new data represent only the second YouGov multi-level regression and post-stratification (MRP) model for […] | By

Guest Blogger (2026-04-22). The End of EPA's Endangerment Finding Is a Bigger Deal Than the Iran War. wattsupwiththat.com The fact that neither the ARC-ES nor the Endangerment Finding's reversal of fortune is anywhere in the news tells you everything you need to know about the current state of global journalism.

WSWS (2026-04-22). US detains and deports Chinese scientists at Seattle-Tacoma Airport. wsws.org Washington's witch-hunt of Chinese scholars, which recently claimed a brilliant researcher's life, exposes the imperialist push to monopolize advanced microelectronics for global conflict.

Hank Pellissier (2026-04-22). Monday 5/11: Community Dinner for East Bay Activists + Radical US History Quiz Contest. indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street in Berkeley…

Editor (2026-04-22). Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime. mronline.org California now has about 550 more fire-friendly hours a year than it did in the 1970s.

Free Palestine (2026-04-22). Thursday 4/23: Virtual Town Hall with Jeff Fauntleroy Sr. for Congress. indybay.org Zoom | www.drjefffordistrict13.org/events.html…

aljazeera (2026-04-22). Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats' win. aljazeera.com This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Gen. Jahanshahi vows crushing response to any ground invasion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Major General Ali Jahanshahi, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's Ground Forces, has warned the enemy not to think of ground invasion as Iranian servicemen are fully ready.

Paul Budde (2026-04-22). Frankenstein and AI: Innovation without accountability. independentaustralia.net

Maddison Wheeldon (2026-04-22). Labour set for huge defeat in Lambeth as Greens and Indies rise. thecanary.co Lambeth Council in London has long been a Labour stronghold, however, that all looks likely to change come the local elections on 7 May. The Greens look set to take several seats, with independents and Lib Dems also set to make significant gains. As a result, it appears a hung council lies ahead which is […] | By

Joe Jurado (2026-04-22). Virginia Voters Narrowly Pass Redistricting Referendum. newsone.com Source: The Washington Post / Getty | President Donald Trump's scheme to gerrymander the midterm elections is on life support after Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment that could give Democrats four new House seats in the state. |

Willem Moore (2026-04-22). Reform UK now 'rejecting' Tory defectors following poll slump. thecanary.co Reform UK lost its 'anti-Tory' credentials earlier this year when it began accepting Tories into the party. Since then, Farage's lot have seen a big dip in the polls, and the obvious conclusion is the Tory exodus didn't help. Now, it seems Reform has decided enough is enough. As GB Politics' Charlie Simpson reported: EXCLUSIVE: I […] | By

Josiah Mortimer (2026-04-22). Britain's Solar Revolution Is Here and We Should Be Shouting It From the Rooftops. bylinetimes.com Ed Miliband is having a bit of a moment. On Tuesday, the Energy Secretary gave a speech with one overriding message: "Every solar panel we put up, every wind turbine we build, every heat pump we install, every EV on the road makes our country more secure." | For all the drama of the Mandelson saga and every other scandal that has rocked Labour since entering power, the long-promised Whenever I share anything about solar power, I am met with a volley of screenshots: people sharing pictures of th…

The Canary (2026-04-22). Disabled people challenge government SEND proposals over segregation concerns. thecanary.co Disabled People's Organisations will gather in Manchester and online to challenge government SEND reform proposals and hear from groups they say are underrepresented in the consultation process. The government's SEND Reform Consultation is due to close on 18 May. In its consultation and Schools White Paper, the government has set out proposals for changes to […] | By

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). Florida investigating ChatGPT role in mass shooting at university. scmp.com Florida on Tuesday announced a criminal probe into whether artificial intelligence played a role in a deadly mass shooting at a university in the US state. | The decision to launch an investigation came after prosecutors reviewed exchanges between OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT and the suspected gunman, who opened fire at Florida State University last year, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier. | "If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder," Uthmeier said.

geo.tv (2026-04-22). US missile stockpiles sharply depleted during Iran war: report. geo.tv

The Canary (2026-04-22). Hackney Greens pledge to improve the borough's environment. thecanary.co Hackney Greens will launch a "buddy" scheme to promote access to gardening. This is just one among dozens of environmental plans in the party's local election manifesto, titled Hope for Hackney. Hackney Greens have promised to work to match up people who have green space that they are unable to look after with a "buddy" […] | By

AMY (2026-04-22). Sunday 5/3: Boycott Chevron Pickett. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…

John Frew (2026-04-22). Funding, advantage and Australian schools: Why inequality persists despite reform. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). IAEA chief says peace without nuclear oversight is an 'Illusion'- Al Jazeera. ecns.cn IAEA chief says peace without nuclear oversight is an'Illusion'-Al Jazeera.

Staff (2026-04-22). "Data Colonialism" : Native Communities Fight AI Data Centers on Indigenous Land. democracynow.org The artificial intelligence industry's data center boom is the latest chapter in a long history of environmental racism and resource exploitation in vulnerable Native communities, says Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne activist Krystal Two Bulls, the executive director of Honor the Earth, an Indigenous-led environmental justice organization that is tracking over 100 proposed data center projects on tribal and rural lands. We speak to Two Bulls about the myriad impacts of what she calls a "modern-day iteration" of "settler colonialism," including noise pollution, cancers and respira…

WSWS (2026-04-22). Harvard graduate workers strike to demand living wages, protection for international students against ICE and for academic freedom. wsws.org Picket lines went up April 21 at Harvard's main campus in Cambridge and at Harvard Medical School, as graduate students indefinitely halted teaching, grading and research.

Robert Freeman (2026-04-21). Invest NI caught yet again aiding so-called 'Israel'. thecanary.co It was just two days ago that we suggested Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI), Stormont's business development agency, needs: …a full review into all current… spending to see if further skeletons lurk in the closet. That was following revelations in the Belfast Telegraph that showed Invest NI was ploughing public money into a software company helping […] | By

Skwawkbox (2026-04-22). Starmer handler McSweeney to be dragged from shadows by Foreign Affairs Committee. thecanary.co Keir Starmer's disgraced long-time handler Morgan McSweeney has been called to give evidence to the parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee. The call comes after former top Foreign Office civil servants told the committee that McSweeney had told them to ignore vetting and "just ____ing approve" Keir Starmer's appointment of disgraced paedophile's pal — and McSweeney's mentor […] | By

Amy Goodman (2026-04-22). Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities. truthout.org The artificial intelligence industry's data center boom is the latest chapter in a long history of environmental racism and resource exploitation in vulnerable Native communities, says Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne activist Krystal Two Bulls, the executive director of Honor the Earth, an Indigenous-led environmental justice organization that is tracking over 100 proposed data center projects… |

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). New batch of Chinese martyrs' remains from Korean War to be returned Wednesday. ecns.cn The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs killed in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) will be returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday, according to China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs.

Susan Phillips (2026-04-22). Earth Day: How climate change is threatening vulnerable species in Pennsylvania. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Earth Day was first celebrated 56 years ago with about 12,000 events nationwide, including one in

George Grundy (2026-04-22). Israel: The most dangerous nation on Earth. independentaustralia.net

Human Rights Watch (2026-04-22). Hungary: Top EU Court Rules Anti-LGBT Law Unlawful. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hungarians march in downtown Budapest to protest against a new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and the populist government's restriction on assembly rights, May 1, 2025. | © 2025 Denes Erdos/AP Photo…

City of Sunnyvale (2026-04-22). Saturday 5/9: Electrify Your Life Fair. indybay.org Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Chinese business chamber criticizes EU decision under foreign subsidies rules. ecns.cn BRUSSELS, April 21 ⚪ A Chinese business chamber on Tuesday voiced its strong opposition to a European Commission decision to exclude a Chinese company from a public procurement project in Portugal.

infobrics (2026-04-22). Ireland to limit presence of Ukrainians in its territory. infobrics.org The measure is part of a context of European support for the repatriation of Ukrainians.

Staff (2026-04-22). Aggressive Jeep Tires That Elevate Your Stance Instantly. moguldom.com If you want to transform the look and capability of your Jeep in one upgrade, tires are the place to start. Aggressive tread patterns and larger profiles don't just improve traction. They immediately change the stance of your vehicle, giving it a more commanding and purpose-built appearance. For drivers who want their build to stand …

Chris Walker (2026-04-22). Pentagon Assessment Contradicts Trump's Claims on Iran as Public Opposes War. truthout.org A Pentagon report that was recently shared with members of Congress contradicts many of President Donald Trump's public claims regarding the U.S.'s war on Iran, according to a report by NBC News on Tuesday. Trump has frequently downplayed Iran's military capabilities, and has called analysis suggesting that Iran is able to continue in the war "corrupt." At times, he's claimed that Iran's navy… |

Tom Engelhardt (2026-04-22). "You Dirty ORANGE Maniac! You Blew it All Up!" juancole.com (

WSWS (2026-04-22). Oakland, California schools axe 421 jobs following sellout contract. wsws.org The brutal cuts to an already impoverished school district are the direct product of a statewide pattern of betrayal orchestrated by the California Teachers Association (CTA).

Krysti (2026-04-22). Sunday 4/26: Al-Juthoor Dabke and Aswat "Take Me To Palestine" indybay.org Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis…

Emily Neil (2026-04-22). A Warminster food bank is turning spoiled produce into farm-fresh eggs. Here's how. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? This year's frigid winter blanketed the grounds at In search of produce to supplement the standard chicken feed, Eric Kretschman, owner of Hidden Valley Farm, found a solution at

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). China's top legislator meets European Parliament vice president. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 21 ⚪ Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress, met with Vice President of the European Parliament Younous Omarjee in Beijing on Tuesday.

Black Surf Santa Cruz (2026-04-22). Friday 6/19: 2026 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowells Beach Santa Cruz…

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Taiwan tourists visit Shenzhou Peony Garden in C China. ecns.cn Taiwan tourists are participating in the 2026 "Tracing the Origins of Chinese Culture in the Central Plains" program, which will run from April to November. The program is jointly organized by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the People's Government of Henan Province and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Henan Province.

Arelys García (2026-04-22). Fábrica de Cemento Siguaney en el camino de Fidel. radiohc.cu 17 de septiembre de 1971, en la llanura, las torres que buscan el cielo anuncian que la Fábrica de Cemento Siguaney goza de salud productiva. Este pudo ser un día cualquiera; sin embargo, su rutina se trastocó con la visita del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro a la industria taguasquense. | Era esta la entidad erigida gracias a un convenio suscrito en 1962 por el entonces ministro de Industrias, Comandante Ernesto Guevara, con una representación de la desaparecida República Socialista de Checoslovaquia. | Hasta hoy llegan las remembranzas del espirituano Humberto Delgado Boltisolo, hombre de…

Staff (2026-04-22). "Lenin en la época más feroz del imperialismo" , por Néstor Kohan. cubadebate.cu A propósito de cumplirse hoy el aniversario 156 del natalicio de Lenin y, sobre todo, por la trascendencia de su legado, Cubadebate publica en forma de diálogo las ideas del intelectual argentino Néstor Kohan sobre el líder bolchevique que fundó el primer Estado del proletariado en el mundo.

Staff (2026-04-22). Continúan ataques de Israel en Líbano pese a tregua, denuncian asesinato de periodista en golpe deliberado. cubadebate.cu Equipos de rescate recuperaron este miércoles el cuerpo de la periodista Amal Khalil, del diario libanés Al Akhbar, asesinada en un ataque israelí contra la localidad de At Tiri, en el sur del Líbano, en el que también fue herida una segunda reportera y que, según denunciaron s funcionarios y periodistas libaneses, fue un golpe deliberado. Khalil es la cuarta periodista libanesa asesinada por Israel este año.

Phil Pasquini (2026-04-22). Dying from SMOG, Activists Protest for Change. indybay.org Members of Extinction Rebellion, the global non-violent environmental activist group, met this morning in the beautiful 17th century Baroque Piazza San Carlo where they organized a "Funeral for the Environment" protest and march to the Consiglio Regionale del Piemonte at the Palazzo Lascaris, to demand cleaner air for the region.

teleSUR Desk (2026-04-22). Another Russian oil tanker en route to Cuba. mronline.org The Russian tanker Universal, the second shipment of fuel from Moscow to support Cuba in the face of the energy crisis aggravated by the U.S. blockade.