democracynow.org (2026-04-01). Trump Drops Bunker Buster Bombs on Isfahan and Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Energy Infrastructure
The U.S. dropped 2,000-pound bunker buster bombs, hitting a large ammunition depot in the Iranian city of Isfahan on Monday. President Trump posted a video of the massive explosions on Truth Social. It comes as Trump warned that the U.S. would obliterate Iran's energy plants and oil wells if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also threatened to strike Iran's desalination plants, which is a war crime.
(2026-04-01). Trump Underestimated Iran: Talks are the Only Way Out. juancole.com The Conversation) — For all their claims of military
(2026-04-01). Trump's War Secy accidentally drops list of US officials behind 'Operation Epic Fury' in Iran. hindustantimes.com U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has sparked controversy after appearing to reveal sensitive details about "Operation Epic Fury," including references to key officials and troop engagements in the Iran war. The remarks come amid rising tensions, with Iran exposing alleged U.S. officers and rejecting ceasefire talks, while Donald Trump's administration continues to insist negotiations are underway. With Washington refusing to rule out ground invasion, the conflict risks entering a far more dangerous phase.
(2026-04-01). Chinese, Pakistani FMs hold talks on Iran situation. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the Iran situation.
(2026-04-01). Trump's new claim: They wanted me to be Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com In another seemingly bizarre claim, US President Donald Trump Wednesday March 25, 2026 said the 'Iranian leadership' with whom his administration is in talks proposed to even making him the New Supreme Leader of the country.
(2026-04-01). China-Pakistan five-point plan to end Iran war. scmp.com China and Pakistan unveiled a joint five-point plan on Tuesday to restore peace in the Persian Gulf after five weeks of US-Israeli bombardment of Iran. | China, Pakistan five-point initiative for restoring peace in the Middle East by scmp…
(2026-04-01). Pakistan eyes Gulf investment, defence deals in return for playing peacemaker in Iran war. scmp.com Pakistan is hoping that its role in building a diplomatic off-ramp from the US-Israel war on Iran will enable it to become a key actor in the Middle East after the conflict ends, analysts say. | If Islamabad can deliver without being sucked into the maelstrom, it can capitalise on its position as peacemaker by signing defence deals with Gulf monarchies and attracting investment from them to strengthen its weak economy.
(2026-04-01). Friday 4/3: Calling Party for Gaza! Tell the Red Cross: Take Action Now! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpgredcross…
(2026-04-01). Thursday 4/2: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-01). Could "Sarajevo and Mostar Safari" Become Europe's Epstein Moment? counterpunch.org 
The story of the so-called "Sarajevo Safari" — the alleged arrival of wealthy foreign individuals to positions around the besieged city during the Bosnian War (1992—1995), in order to shoot at civilians — now stands at the intersection between a historically documented phenomenon and a still unproven criminal pattern. What can, however, be reliably reconstructed
(2026-04-01). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 2, 2026: Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism at Willy and Blair. wibailoutpeople.org 
4: 30 — 5: 30 pm Palestine. Venezuela. ICE in Minnesota. Iran. Lebanon. All the aggression and harm the U.S. is inflicting and supporting around the world. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from U.S. unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically and abroad. War is never an answer. Respect for human dignity, diplomacy, and international law are …
(2026-04-01). Iran warns of fierce response as Trump weighs options on Iran invasion. hindustantimes.com Iran escalates tensions with sharp warnings against any U.S. ground invasion, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signals strong retaliation. Mohammad Reza Aref reinforced Tehran's stance, highlighting Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz as critical flashpoints. With Donald Trump weighing options, the situation points to a dangerous escalation that could reshape global energy flows and regional security dynamics.
(2026-04-01). Bab el-Mandeb may prove to be The Gate of Tears. ummid.com The more critical issue regarding their involvement is whether Houthi rebels will attempt to disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively undermining Saudi Arabia's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West oil pipeline.
(2026-04-01). Iran intensifies threats over US invasion, sends fiery message to Trump: 'Cut off the legs…'. hindustantimes.com Iran escalates tensions with sharp warnings against any U.S. ground invasion, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signals strong retaliation. Mohammad Reza Aref reinforced Tehran's stance, highlighting Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz as critical flashpoints. With Donald Trump weighing options, the situation points to a dangerous escalation that could reshape global energy flows and regional security dynamics.
(2026-04-01). Gulf divided as Saudi Arabia, UAE urge Trump to keep up Iran pressure | MBS. hindustantimes.com Despite facing direct strikes, Gulf powers including Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are reportedly pushing Donald Trump to sustain military pressure on Iran, aiming to weaken Tehran's regime. While some nations back continued escalation, others like Qatar and Oman favour diplomacy, exposing a deep divide within the Gulf bloc. As Iran's retaliatory strikes hit targets across the region, the conflict is rapidly evolving into a wider geopolitical showdown.
(2026-04-01). U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says coming days 'decisive' for war with Iran. ecns.cn U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the coming days of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran "will be decisive," while admitting that Iran retains the ability to retaliate after suffering several weeks of massive U.S.-Israeli attacks.
(2026-04-01). Desperate Trump tries to arm twist Mojtaba? Threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's water, power key infra. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric by threatening to target Iran's critical civilian infrastructure—including electricity grids and desalination plants—if Tehran refuses to agree to a deal. The warning has raised alarm over potential humanitarian consequences, as millions could face water shortages. Iran has responded with defiant warnings of continued retaliation, pushing the conflict into a more dangerous phase with rising risks of escalation across the Middle East.
(2026-04-01). Trump vows to 'bomb Iran into Stone Age' as he touts strikes, threatens more. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Iran, boasting that U.S. forces have "hit them hard" along key maritime chokepoints and destroyed "tremendous amounts" of Iranian missile‚Äëmaking sites, while promising even more devastating strikes within "two or three weeks" if Tehran continues its current course. He insists Iran does not need to strike a deal with him, declaring that Washington will only leave once Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure are pushed "into the Stone Ages" and unable to build a nuclear weapon, portraying any eventual agreement as secondary to inflicting l…
(2026-04-01). Bring on the Iranian nuke. onlineopinion.com.au Iran's destruction teaches the lesson non-proliferation was meant to prevent: in today's world, only nuclear weapons seem to guarantee survival.
(2026-04-01). Israel's killing spree in Iran backfires? Iran issues chilling warning after top commander's death. hindustantimes.com Top Iranian leaders are publicly mourning IRGC Navy commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri after the Guards announced his death on March 30. In their statements, Mojtaba Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei all framed Tangsiri's killing as a martyrdom and praised his role in defending Iran's maritime power in the Persian Gulf.
(2026-04-01). Israel drowns in wave of Iran's cluster bombs: Multiple hurt after IDF fails to intercept missiles. hindustantimes.com Iran's 88th "True Promise 4" wave has hammered central Israel with cluster missiles, injuring civilians in Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva, while Tehran also claims strikes on a US Marines hub and an Israeli‚Äëlinked ship. With Hormuz still shut, learn more about Iran's new escalation in this report.
(2026-04-01). Trump's Iran War and the Politics of Ego. counterpunch.org 
The judgment on the Trump administration's war on Iran is already largely settled across mainstream media, public opinion, and much of the analytical sphere. What remains supportive of the war is limited to two predictable camps: official government discourse and the president's most loyal supporters, along with entrenched pro-Israel constituencies. Beyond these circles, the war
(2026-04-01). The US Israeli War on Iran, Palestine, Trump & Erdogan with Socialist Ertuƒürul Kàºrkàßàº. indybay.org The US Israel war on Iran and Lebanon has deepened the economic and political crisis in the Middle East and particularly Turkey. Ertuƒürul Kàºrkàßຠis a former member of the Turkish parliament and is current Honorary President of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) is interviewed about the effect of this US Israel war on Turkey, the Kurds and the region…
(2026-04-01). Australian government distances itself from illegal war on Iran that it supports. wsws.org Albanese's comments, which do not include even slight criticism of the US-Israeli war of aggression, are a cynical attempt to distance his government from a war that it is participating in.
(2026-04-01). Africa counts energy cost of Iran conflict. ecns.cn One month into the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, Africa is already feeling the pinch. Fuel prices are rising, supplies are tightening, and economists warn the worst is yet to come.
(2026-04-01). The Iran war and the erosion of international law. wsws.org Among the first victims of the Iran war is international law, as it was developed after the Second World War. Almost all legal experts agree that there is no basis in international law for the war being waged by the US and Israel.
(2026-04-01). US begins B-52 bombing flights over Iran after Trump threatens to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure. wsws.org The United States has begun bombing Iran with B-52 bombers, setting the stage for a massive increase in the US saturation bombing of the country of 90 million, as the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran intensifies.
(2026-04-01). Two Different Wars, Two Different Presidents, But the Same Lies. counterpunch.org 
I'm writing this piece well into President Donald Trump's new war with Iran, which, with the help of Israel, has already killed more than 2,000 civilians, including 175 schoolgirls and staff; displaced some 3.2 million people; and is costing the American taxpayer at least one billion dollars a day. All of which is tragically reminiscent of the last time a Republican president led
(2026-04-01). Hezbollah-Israel clashes in south Lebanon raise fears of wider regional war. hindustantimes.com Escalation between Hezbollah and Israel Defense Forces intensifies as deadly clashes erupt in Lebanon's south. Israeli troops face mounting casualties during ground operations, while Hezbollah ramps up missile and rocket attacks targeting military positions. The widening conflict threatens to open a dangerous new front in the broader Iran-linked regional war, raising serious concerns about stability across the Middle East.
(2026-04-01). The Gulf States Economies are Facing the Challenges of War. counterpunch.org 
How long will Gulf States bleed for war on Iran that the United States and Israel are waging? That's a question a recent Newsweek article posed. According to the reporting, specialists from all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states describe a "growing frustration with the U.S. approach to the war with Iran and a perception
(2026-04-01). Iran's supreme leader pledges continued support for resistance in message to Hezbollah chief. ecns.cn TEHRAN, April 1 ⚪ Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has sent a message to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, pledging continued support for the resistance against the United States and Israel.
(2026-04-01). Iran intensifies recruitment, repression amid reports of thousands of security deaths, Washington weighs ground operations. longwarjournal.org Washington is considering ground operations as joint US-Israeli strikes impact Iran's military and internal security forces, reportedly causing thousands of casualties. Simultaneously, Tehran has increased security recruitment efforts, deployed foreign proxy militias, and escalated executions and arrests of Iranian citizens while issuing threats over "sharing images or footage with foreign actors."
(2026-04-01). Egypt's Stance on Iran: Geopolitical and Emotional Realities Overlooked by Gulf States. unitedworldint.com Despite the fact that millions of Egyptians worked in the Gulf and feel attached to these countries, they are, when it comes to the current conflict, Sunnis by denomination and "Shiite by inclination". The Egyptian stance—at both the popular and official levels—regarding the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represents a significant manifestation of the political and …
(2026-04-01). military is stretched to breaking point and faces a familiar deadly stalemate in Lebanon. haaretz.com Promises of (another) decisive victory over Hezbollah don't match activity on the ground ‚ñ The IDF misled the media regarding strikes on Iranian launchers and the gap between reports and reality increased public frustration ‚ñ Despite the blow settlers took when they appeared on Washington's radar, implementation of their plans continues undeterred…
(2026-04-01). At least 14 wounded by Iranian barrage in impact sites across central Israel. haaretz.com
(2026-04-01). Twin invasion risk: US eyes Iran raids as Israel expands in Lebanon | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-01). Canciller de Rusia advierte que EEUU e Israel buscan instigar a países árabes contra Irán. cubadebate.cu "Estados Unidos e Israel están intentando impedir la normalización de las relaciones entre Irán y sus vecinos, e incluso incitar a los miembros del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo contra la República Islámica", advirtió Serguéi Lavrov. También alertó de que "el sistema de derecho internacional moderno está siendo socavado de forma desafiante".
(2026-04-01). The Iran War: A Great Carbon Emitter. counterpunch.org 
Truth may well be the first casualty of war, but death, injury and environmental degradation are bound to be keeping up in the hit lists. Attacks on gas fields, oil refineries and petrochemical plants will always leave an impression once the conflict concludes. In the case of carbon emissions, the most challenging obstacle in collective efforts to
(2026-04-01). Trump says U.S. will leave Iran in 2 or 3 weeks. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. military will leave Iran in two or three weeks.
(2026-04-01). Why Capitalism Relies on Nature and Care Work It Does Not Pay For. counterpunch.org 
Modern economies depend on a range of essential inputs that are not fully priced or exchanged in markets. These include ecosystem functions—such as clean air, climate regulation, and biodiversity—as well as care and reproductive work, including raising children, maintaining households, and supporting the elderly. Despite their immense value, they have been privatized or commodified only
(2026-04-01). Adnan, Ashraf, Azim, Fatema among JAM 2026 Toppers, check full list. ummid.com Syed Adnan Shafi, Afimol Ashraf, Ryan Azim Shaikh, Muskan Fatema, and Arisha Tauqeer are among the JAM 2026 toppers the list of which was released by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) Thursday.
(2026-04-01). World religious leaders say Cuba is not a threat. radiohc.cu Cuba does not represent a threat to any country, especially the United States, stated the Secretary General of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Jerry Pillay, on Tuesday at the conclusion of a pastoral visit to this Caribbean nation. | In statements to Prensa Latina, the religious leader described the designation of Cuba as unjustified, a designation used by the White House to intensify the blockade and impose its policy of maximum pressure on the island. | Pillay noted that after interacting with the religious community, the general population, and government representatives, he reaffirmed his conviction that…
(2026-04-01). Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: From now on, for every assassination, one American company will be destroyed. wibailoutpeople.org 
BREAKING: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: From now on, for every assassination, one American company will be destroyed. Warning from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the ruling body of the aggressor America: You ignored our repeated warnings regarding the necessity of stopping terrorist operations, and today, both in your terrorist attacks and those of your …
(2026-04-01). Residents inspect drone damage near Erbil airport. aljazeera.com Residents living near Erbil's international airport in northern Iraq, say falling drone debris has damaged properties.
(2026-04-01). Dasein: How digital systems are reshaping our world — and our realities. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-04-01). Stop the AI data centers in Gilroy. indybay.org The Gilroy community is rallying against a major Date Center in the Gilroy area.
(2026-04-01). New Analyses: EPA Consistently Fails to Warn Public of Pesticide Cancer Risks. indybay.org WASHINGTON, March 30, 2026 — The Environmental Protection Agency has routinely failed to put cancer warnings on pesticide products even when its own assessments have found a high risk of those products causing cancer, according to two new analyses released today by the Center for Food Safety and the Center for Biological Diversity.
(2026-04-01). ALF Inflicts $40,000 in Damages at Utah Animal Feed Facility. indybay.org Although a communiquè has not yet been received by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, news reports from Beryl, Utah, claimed that the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) has caused $40,000 in damages to machinery used to produce food for animals on factory farms.
(2026-04-01). Tuesday 3/31: Next After No Kings 3? Community Organizing Call for Our Next Steps. indybay.org Virtual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-01). Monday 4/6: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-01). Thursday 4/2: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-01). "Americans don't want this war" : Protesters at "No Kings" rallies speak out. wsws.org WSWS video reporters spoke to protesters at the massive "No Kings" rallies held across the US on March 28.
(2026-04-01). Tuesday 3/31: We Can't Beat Trump Fascism and Genocide with Pro-Israel Candidates Like Scott Weiner! indybay.org SYDNEY GOLDSTEIN THEATER- 275 HAYES STREET SF.
(2026-04-01). Israeli defense minister says forces to hold south Lebanon zone up to Litani River. ecns.cn Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Israel will maintain a "security zone" in southern Lebanon up to the Litani River indefinitely, banning the return of more than 600,000 displaced residents and ordering the demolition of villages near the border.
(2026-04-01). Bemoaning death penalty, EU bankrolls merchants of death. electronicintifada.net Leonardo advocates "big bang" approach to militarization.
(2026-04-01). China's surgical robots serve patients worldwide. ecns.cn Seated at a console inside a hospital in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Piotr Suwalski, a Polish doctor, fixed his gaze on the screen ahead of him while manipulating a surgical robot located more than 7,000 km away in Poland.
(2026-04-01). Thursday 4/2: Hands Off My Voice & My Body-Workers & Labor Groups To Rally At SF Federal Building. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 450 Golden Gate St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-01). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Today: Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) is releasing the Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result on its official website.
(2026-04-01). Saturday 4/18: Pacific Pearl Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event. indybay.org Pacific Pearl – 2733 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588…
(2026-04-01). Narendra Modi's Approval Ratings: A Closer Look. ummid.com The recurring claim that 'Modi is the world's most popular leader' reveals more about media amplification and political messaging than about any definitive measure of public opinion.
(2026-04-01). Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on. aljazeera.com Donald Trump seemed to suggest work on the $400 million White House ballroom could continue despite a judge's order.
(2026-04-01). 'We miss the simplest things': Tehran residents on edge after month of war. geo.tv 
(2026-04-01). Friday 4/3: Emergency Rally Against ICE Expansion – Mission Police Station. indybay.org Mission Police Station | 630 Valencia Street | 94110…
(2026-04-01). China says Japan's rightward turn of SDF, remilitarization trend worthy of high alert. ecns.cn The international community needs to stay on high alert against the rightward turn of Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and trend of remilitarization in Japan, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). How to know when time to restring your racquet. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Netanyahu determined to fast-track Haredi military draft exemption, sources say. haaretz.com Netanyahu aims to bundle the exemption with extending service and reservist benefits to secure coalition backing, while citing IDF manpower warnings to blunt criticism. Failure could push Haredi parties toward opposition deals ahead of elections…
(2026-04-01). 'A law of death that only applies to Palestinians'. aljazeera.com Protesters demanded UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer act, not just condemn, Israel's death penalty law for Palestinians.
(2026-04-01). Gino Paoli, leading voice of postwar Italian popular music, dies at 91. wsws.org Paoli's work helped define the "cantautore" tradition and expressed Italy's complex cultural transformation amid postwar reconstruction and social change.
(2026-04-01). No, NPR, Climate Change Didn't Cause the Recent Heatwave. wattsupwiththat.com The historical record shows that severe heatwaves long predate modern climate attribution narratives, and the claims made in the interview rely heavily on attribution modeling.
(2026-04-01). China falls to Cameroon in 2026 FIFA Series. ecns.cn China fell 2-0 to Cameroon in a FIFA Series match on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Pakistan's mediation efforts in common interests of all parties: Chinese FM. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that mediation efforts of the Pakistani side regarding the Middle East tensions are in the common interests of all parties.
(2026-04-01). China launches national EV battery traceability platform to boost green industry. ecns.cn China on Wednesday launched a national information platform to trace traction batteries used in new energy vehicles (NEVs), aiming to support the green and circular development of the country's fast-growing electric vehicle industry.
(2026-04-01). Dolores Huerta's allegations against Cesar Chavez and the political bankruptcy of the United Farm Workers. wsws.org Revelations of abuse and rape expose the UFW's decay, cynically weaponized by fascistic forces to intensify attacks on farmworkers and immigrant communities nationwide.
(2026-04-01). World's first 10,800-car carrier heads for sea trial. ecns.cn A 10,800-car LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), built by Guangzhou Shipyard International for South Korea's HMM, sets out on its sea trial from Nansha, Guangzhou Province, March 31, 2026.
(2026-04-01). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-01). Modi govt's response to Iran War not driven by National Interest. ummid.com At a moment of profound geopolitical transformation, India requires clarity, balance, and moral conviction in its foreign policy, but what has been on display is hesitation, contradiction, and a troubling drift away from principled diplomacy.
(2026-04-01). Australia: What has happened to the enterprise agreement at Western Sydney University? wsws.org Two months on, no copy of an agreement has been provided to NTEU members, let alone voted on.
(2026-04-01). Beards Are Back: Fashion Statement or Sign of Masculinity Crisis? counterpunch.org 
After being out of fashion since the beatnik-hippie era of the 1950s through early '70s, beards, mustaches and the perpetual 5 o'clock shadow are back. Trumpsters — including Donald Jr., Sec. of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) — are sporting whiskers. There are a number of ways men can fashion their beards and Men's
(2026-04-01). Explore: Most comprehensive images of Saturn to date. ummid.com NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble Space Telescope have released never seen before images of planet Saturn and its glowing rings.
(2026-04-01). Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the skipper of Saudi FC Al-Nassr, is back to Saudi Arabia after medical treatment in Madrid, Spain.
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 23, 2026: "Nonviolence in Action: An Interfaith Conversation about Building the Beloved Community." wibailoutpeople.org 
Dear Friends, Mennonite Action Madison is pleased to co-sponsor the Interfaith Peace Working Group (IPWG) spring conference "Nonviolence in Action: An Interfaith Conversation about Building the Beloved Community." Thursday April 23rd, 2026 8: 00 am — 3: 00 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison Following the conference, there will be an optional action event at the …
(2026-04-01). American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad. aljazeera.com American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.
(2026-04-01). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.
(2026-04-01). China, Pakistan urge Mideast ceasefire. ecns.cn Against the backdrop of escalating hostilities, China and Pakistan unveiled on Tuesday a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region.
(2026-04-01). China issues yellow alert for heavy fog. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for heavy fog in some parts of the country.
(2026-04-01). Why China is always misunderstood and misrepresented. scmp.com Why didn't China develop its own scientific and industrial revolutions when it made so many discoveries and advances over millennia? That is often called "Needham's question", named after the historian of Chinese science and tech Joseph Needham. | Why didn't China develop capitalism during the Song dynasty when it was so close to achieving a breakthrough with trade, commerce, currency and semi-industrialisation, and an emerging merchant class? The Hungarian-French sinologist Etienne Balazs, among…
(2026-04-01). Sunday 4/12: The Hidden History of Zionism with Mya Shone. indybay.org Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco 1147 Franklin St. @ Geary San Francisco…
(2026-04-01). Rethinking America's Greatest Threat. counterpunch.org I filled my car tank this week and paid 40% more than I did just a month ago. That isn't just an economic abstraction, but another indirect Israeli "surcharge" on American consumers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spends another getaway weekend at his Mar-a-Lago golf course, a trip subsidized by the same taxpayers who are forced to
(2026-04-01). China braces for cross-border travel surge during Qingming holiday. ecns.cn Cross-border travel at China's ports is expected to surge during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, with daily crossings projected to top 2.3 million, up 11.1 percent from a year earlier, according to immigration authorities.
(2026-04-01). Five arrested as police violently disperse protest against new death penalty law. haaretz.com Foreign Press Association slams 'attack on journalists performing their work' after veteran photographer injured by water cannon…
(2026-04-01). Middle East Conflict: Iran is playing Chess setting its own rules. ummid.com Analysts, policymakers and commentators now routinely describe Iran's actions as deliberate, layered and patient—defined not by immediate gains, but by positional advantage accumulated over time.
(2026-04-01). Jàºrgen Habermas (1929—2026): The philosopher who chose the state. wsws.org Jàºrgen Habermas, who died on March 14 in Starnberg at the age of 96, occupied for more than half a century a position of extraordinary influence in German intellectual and political life.
(2026-04-01). No Karp No Kings No Palantir. indybay.org Alternative action to the usual No Kings held on March 28.
(2026-04-01). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-04-01). Free Market Ozempic Will Make a Huge Difference to Tens of Millions of People. counterpunch.org 
The New York Times had an interesting piece on the implications of Ozempic becoming available as a generic in India, China, and several other countries. The drop in price could eventually be close to 99 percent in these countries. According to the piece, Ozempic sells for close to $300 for a month's dosage in developing
(2026-04-01). Karnataka CET 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing online Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of the candidates who have registered for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 (KCET 2026 or UGCET 2026) on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
(2026-04-01). Gout Gout and global sprinting success. onlineopinion.com.au The hype around Gout Gout is justified. The assumption of inevitable global success is not.
(2026-04-01). April 6, 2026 Online Meeting of 350 Wisconsin: Immigration and Climate Justice. wibailoutpeople.org 
350 Wisconsin Monthly Meeting 7-8: 15 pm From 350 WI: Please join us for a conversation about how and why immigration and climate justice are part of our fight for a sustainable future on Earth. We'll hear from AL Caballes from DRUM (Desis Rising Up and Moving), who will invite us to draw the links between climate change, …
(2026-04-01). Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
(2026-04-01). Don't call your defeat agreement: Iran warns United States. ummid.com Amidst repeated victory claims by Donald Trump administration, Tehran rebuked Washington asserting that the United States has actually been defeated in the ongoing war.
(2026-04-01). JBLM DES Protection Division – A Threat to Our Community. indybay.org The JBLM DES Protection Division has been the subject of multiple allegations that it violated civil rights, particularly through surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities targeting non-military-affiliated civilians involved in political protests, and other 1st Amendment protected activities.
(2026-04-01). China, Pakistan put forward five-point initiative for restoring peace, stability in Gulf region and Middle East. ecns.cn March 31 ⚪ China and Pakistan put forward a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region during talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Sunday 4/19: Downtown Pleasant Hill Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event. indybay.org Downtown Pleasant Hill – 105 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill 94523…
(2026-04-01). "Exterminate the Brutes" : From American Concentration Camps to Contemporary Imperialism. counterpunch.org 
"Native Americans will tenaciously defend the legal, political and cultural boundaries of their sovereignty using every means available to American citizens: voting, protesting, petitioning, lobbying, marching and litigating." — Paul Rosier, Indigenous Citizens: Native Americans' Fight for Sovereignty 1776-2025 L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz boasts a large cast of characters: Munchkins; a tribe
(2026-04-01). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-04-01). American journalist abducted in daylight attack in central Baghdad. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted on Tuesday by unidentified gunmen in a brazen daytime operation in central Baghdad, Iraqi authorities confirmed.The kidnapping took place near the Palestine Hotel on Al-Saadoun Street, a busy and densely populated area. Security sources said the assailants intercepted Kittleson's vehicle, forcibly removed her, and fled the scene. No group has claimed responsibility.Iraq's Ministry of Interior confirmed the abduction of a foreign journalist and said specialized units immediately launched an operation based on intelligence and field tracking. Aut…
(2026-04-01). Money laundering is big business — especially for banks. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Global protests condemning Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians. aljazeera.com Protesters are condemning Israel's new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.
(2026-04-01). JD's ex-VP Cai Lei enters terminal stage of ALS. ecns.cn Cai Lei, former vice president of JD.com, has entered the terminal stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after six years of battling against ALS since 2019.
(2026-04-01). China to launch guidelines for cracking down on medical insurance fraud. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ China will implement a set of guidelines on Wednesday to strengthen the crackdown on fraud in the countrys universal basic medical insurance.
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 4, 2026: Letter Writing for Kids in ICE Custody, in Palestine, Iran, Iraq and Lebanon. wibailoutpeople.org 
Letter Writing for Kids in ICE Custody, & in Palestine, Iran, Iraq and Lebanon Room of One's Own Reading Room, 2713 Atwood Avenue, Madison1-3 pm You are invited to an afternoon of letter writing to elected officials in support of the human rights of children, asking them to take action to protect children in ICE …
(2026-04-01). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-04-01). How to manage a Niseko property investment from anywhere in the world. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). No Kings protests rock over 3,100 places in United States. ummid.com Over 3,100 demonstrations were planned nationwide and staged in major U.S. cities such as Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. U.S. media reports projected the protests involved some 900,000 people, making it the largest single-day protest event on record.
(2026-04-01). Yangtze River fishing ban yields notable phased results. ecns.cn SHANGHAI, March 31 ⚪ China has achieved notable phased results since the launch of the 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River in 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). QLD Hospitals to Tackle Climate Change by Not Discarding Precious Metals. wattsupwiththat.com Who knew hospital waste dumpsters were potentially full of gold and platinum?>
(2026-04-01). Escalation of violence during local elections in Serbia. globalvoices.org 
The situation was particularly alarming because the police largely did not intervene against the perpetrators Global Voices Screenshots of videos from Bor and Kula published by election observation mission of CRTA, depicting election irregularities and incidents of violence. (2026-04-01). Maharashtra SSC, HSC 2026 Result: Board to issue single Marksheet-cum-Certificate. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced to issue a single Marksheet-cum-Certificate to students who have appeared in the 2026 SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12th) exams.
(2026-04-01). Israel says will reduce French defence imports 'to zero'. newarab.com 
Israel will reduce its military imports from "The Director General of the Ministry of Defence, Amir Baram, has decided to reduce defence procurement from According to the French parliament…
(2026-04-01). CBSE 10th 2026: Students to get results in two stages. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has successfully conducted the Class 10 board exam 2026, and is now preparing to announce the results of the students.
(2026-04-01). Fidel Castro's grandson backs capitalism and Trump deal, slams Cuba leader. scmp.com Amid ongoing talks between the Trump administration and Cuban leaders, Sandro Castro, the controversial grandson of Fidel Castro, told a major US television news network that most Cubans on the island want to embrace capitalism and that the country's hand-picked president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has done a poor job. | His statements to CNN's Havana correspondent, Patrick Oppmann, echoed earlier calls by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a change of leadership in Havana, and seem to suggest that…
(2026-04-01). Workers strike auto parts manufacturer in Findlay, Ohio. wsws.org Located about 60 miles south of Toledo, parts from the Findlay plant make their way into the final assembly of engines, cars and light trucks produced by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis throughout the Great Lakes region.
(2026-04-01). Cristiano Ronaldo Jr begins 8-week trial with Real Madrid. ummid.com Legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, has begun trial with Real Madrid's youth system.
(2026-04-01). East Bay Community Dinner for Activists – Enjoys Successful Launch. indybay.org potluck community dinner for East Bay activists…
(2026-04-01). Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out. aljazeera.com Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-04-01). Hegseth's insider war investments and the character of the American ruling class. wsws.org The Financial Times reported—based on information from sources with direct knowledge of the investments—that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's long-time financial advisor invested $9.4 million with defense contractors based on inside information about the start of the war against Iran that has since seen a 38 percent increase in value.
(2026-04-01). 'No Kings' Protests Symbolizes Global Frustration With Trump. ummid.com The rally organisers echo people's sentiments by repeatedly emphasising that 'No Kings Day' is only one aspect of broader efforts toward building people power and fighting the Trump administration — and that that work 'doesn't end after March 28'.
(2026-04-01). Zionist assassination plot against Nerdeen Kiswani is a warning to the working class. wsws.org The plot to kill Kiswani was not an isolated act, but the product of a political environment in which opposition to genocide has been criminalized and democratic rights are under sustained attack.
(2026-04-01). Gujarat Uniform Civil Code defies principles of inheritance: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com Announcing to challenge the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before Supreme Court of India, Jamiat Ulama i Hind said the newly passed legislation nullifies the Muslim Personal laws and defies the principles of inheritance.
(2026-04-01). First Black astronaut candidate 'proud' Victor Glover will make history. aljazeera.com First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he's "really proud" of Victor Glover who's set to make history.
(2026-04-01). Meeting stresses Party's leadership in grassroots legislator elections. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ A meeting on the arrangements of the upcoming elections of deputies to peoples congresses at the county and township levels nationwide was held Tuesday in Beijing.Emphasizing the importance of the Partys leadership in the elections.
(2026-04-01). No Kings: Millions demonstrate against Trump, want to do more than vote for Democrats. workers.org 
The third No Kings Day, March 28, was the biggest yet, with at least 3,300 separate actions involving some 8 million people reported by the organizers. An estimated 90,000 to 100,000 people demonstrated in a massive two-mile march through downtown Seattle, while in New York City tens of thousands of . . . |
(2026-04-01). Spectacular view seen as thousands of gulls soar over wetland in Hebei. ecns.cn Thousands of white gulls are seen over the Dachaoping Wetland in Beidaihe, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, March 30, 2026, forming a magnificent sight.
(2026-04-01). Picturesque view of tea garden in Sichuan. ecns.cn Tea bushes unfurl like the fingerprints of the earth across the Changgangshan Tea Garden in Hongxing Town, Mingshan District, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, March 31, 2025.
(2026-04-01). Emergency workers search for victims of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. aljazeera.com Emergency workers searched through rubble in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah neighbourhood.
(2026-04-01). Two Rahmani 30 students secure fully funded MBBS admissions in Turkey, Italy. ummid.com Two students of Rahmani30, Mohammad Rehan Shahid and Md Rayhan Perwez, have secured fully funded MBBS admissions to medical universities in Turkey and Italy through competitive scholarship-based selection processes.
(2026-04-01). Judge temporarily halts Trump's $400m White House ballroom project. aljazeera.com District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation.
(2026-04-01). Trump to update on Iran war in national address. ecns.cn President Donald Trump will give an address to the nation to update on the Iran war at 9 pm on Wednesday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt posted on X on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Liz Truss Appointed by Trump to Dismantle the 'Deep Space Blob'. bylinetimes.com White House Officials have confirmed that former British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is to become a senior administrator within NASA with 'immediate effect' following an executive directive made by Donald Trump late on Tuesday night. | The appointment follows Mrs. Truss's appearance at the CPAC conference in Texas last week where Trump officials were said to have been deeply impressed by the "astonishing breadth of her intellect and political vision" as well as her determination to create a MEGA (Make England Great Again) movement in the UK. | "The President is a big fan of Prime Minister Truss's YouTube channe…
(2026-04-01). Nation's factory activity ramps up in March. ecns.cn China's manufacturing activity returned to expansion territory in March, offering an early sign that policy support is beginning to feed through to the real economy as measures to boost demand and stabilize growth gain traction, experts said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Bath Iron Works naval shipyard strike betrayed as UAW subordinates workers to the war effort. wsws.org Neither the Trump administration, General Dynamics management nor the union bureaucracy could allow this strike to continue.
(2026-04-01). need IDF pressured reservists with PTSD to serve, some threatened with arrest. haaretz.com Israeli soldiers with psychological injuries, including severe PTSD, told Haaretz they were threatened with penalties, including arrest, because they had not yet received formal disability rulings — a process that can take years…
(2026-04-01). Iran War has exposed Australia's vulnerabilities and misplaced priorities. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Saturday 4/4: Free Palestiine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-01). Had Israel Never Been Created. ummid.com Imagining a world in which the Balfour Declaration was never issued in 1917 and the State of Israel never emerged in 1948 requires re-examining the entire geopolitical architecture of the modern Middle East.
(2026-04-01). Middle East war: Donald Trump signals ending Iran war, says 'will leave very soon'. ptcnews.tv Middle East war: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled ending Washington's military campaign against Iran within next two to three weeks, putting an end to month-long conflict that disrupted global energy markets. | Speaking at the White House, Trump said, "We'll be leaving very soon," adding that the withdrawal could happen "within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three," news agency Reuters quoted. The remarks marked his clearest indication yet that the US is preparing to wind down the operation. | He also asserted that a diplomatic agreement with Tehran is not necessary to end the war and said that…
(2026-04-01). Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29. geo.tv 
(2026-04-01). U.S. federal judge orders Trump administration to pause construction on White House ballroom. ecns.cn The photo taken from atop the Washington Monument on Nov.17, 2025 shows the construction site where the East Wing of the White House was recently demolished, while construction crews prepare the area for the White Houses new ballroom, in Washington, D.
(2026-04-01). Scared of Iran, NATO ally refuses to help Trump? After Spain snub, US jets denied landing at… hindustantimes.com Italy has reportedly denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before continuing to the Middle East, according to Reuters and other follow-up reports citing a source familiar with the matter. The reported reason was procedural rather than openly political: Washington had not sought prior authorization from Rome for the stopover.
(2026-04-01). Invading Iran, the US Forgot all the Lessons of WW I. juancole.com Bloomington, IN (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — If you plan to make a living guiding the affairs of great nations, it probably behooves you to pay attention in high school history class. In the interest of remedying this possible negligence, I offer the follow lesson on World War I, which my grandfather who fought in it called "the Great War." | Of course, the lesson everyone knows is that the war broke out because Serbian terrorists assassinated the Austrian heir to the throne, an event that Bismarck is said have predicted would be the "some damn fool thing in the Balkans" that would start a world…
(2026-04-01). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-04-01). UPPSC 2024 Final Result Declared, 33 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Sunday March 29, 2026 declared the final result of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Examination 2024 on its official website along with the list of toppers recommended for various posts.
(2026-04-01). Juneteenth as a Title V Holiday throughout California remains an ongoing challenge. indybay.org While Juneteenth became a a Title V Federal Holiday in June 2021, on many California municipalities Juneteenth 2026 has yet to be designated as a paid official holiday for all employees and residents to observe. | Choosing to align Juneteenth as a "paid holiday" is much more than an extra vacation day; it is a commitment to respect, equity, and civic integrity.
(2026-04-01). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Thursday 4/9: Religious Freedom for All: Rethinking Liberty Beyond Belief – Keep Church & State Separate. indybay.org
(2026-04-01). NATO rift widens as Poland refuses to send Patriots for Trump's Iran war. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-01). 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
(2026-04-01). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). "Our generation is planting the seeds of system failure in international law, but it is our children who will have to harvest this violent future." icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Drone debris kills 1 person in Fujairah, 14 injured in central Israel. albawaba.com
(2026-04-01). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Wednesday 4/29: How to Engage & Register Voters w/ Care, Clarity & Compliance to Protect Your Organization. indybay.org
(2026-04-01). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Executive Summary: Evaluation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Diabetes Mellitus Programs in Syria. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). From Baghdad to Albany: Listening to the Iraqis we Were Bombing. juancole.com
(2026-04-01). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Irán niega negociación con EEUU y asegura estar preparado para cualquier ataque terrestre. cubadebate.cu "Lo que está ocurriendo no son negociaciones, sino intercambio de mensajes que se transmiten directamente o mediante aliados regionales", dijo el canciller iraní y añadió que Teherán exige "el fin total de la guerra en toda la región". El CGRI afirmó que desde este miércoles atacará oficinas de compañías tecnológicas de EE.UU. en la región.
(2026-04-01). Activismo de Cuba en derechos humanos es reconocido en el mundo. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez resaltó este martes el reconocimiento internacional que ostenta el activismo de Cuba en materia derechos humanos. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que dicho prestigio se evidencia con el respaldo a tres resoluciones presentadas por la mayor isla de las Antillas, adoptadas en el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas. | Subrayó que durante el 61 período de sesiones de ese órgano se aprobaron las iniciativas de Cuba relacionadas con el derecho a la alimentación, los derechos culturales y los impactos negativos de la deuda ext…
(2026-04-01). ICAIC estrenará dos películas en abril. radiohc.cu 
El Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) estrenará durante el mes de abril dos filmes: el mediometraje de dibujos animados 'Doble Play', y el largometraje 'Nora'. | Lo anterior se conoció este martes, en conferencia de prensa dirigida por el presidente de la institución Alexis Triana Hernández. | Sobre 'Doble Play', se informó que la proyección se realizará en la Semana de la Victoria. ´Se trata de una película inspirada en el béisbol cubano, una animación que toma elementos del anime y lo adapta al contexto nacional", explicó la directora de Animados ICAIC, Esther Hirzel. Imagen i…
(2026-04-01). Alternativas para mantener vivos los servicios bancarios en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Habana tiene cerca de doscientos cajeros automáticos funcionando. Llegó a tener más de quinientos. Esa cifra, por sí sola, resume una parte de lo que ha ocurrido en el sistema bancario capitalino en los últimos años: un proceso de ajuste forzado por el deterioro de los equipos, el vandalismo y la necesidad de controlar la salida de efectivo en medio de una demanda que no deja de crecer.
(2026-04-01). Líbano: Declaración de los Grupos de Resistencia Popular y Acción Comunitaria. indybay.org Declaración de la Resistencia Popular y los Grupos de Acción Comunitaria en el Líbano tras la escalada de ataques por parte de la entidad ocupante el 2 de marzo de 2026.
(2026-04-01). Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba agradece a China su apoyo a la isla. radiohc.cu 
El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba agradeció este martes la firme postura de China al rechazar el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que EEUU le impone a la isla desde hace casi 70 años. | Igualmente, destacó el apoyo del gigante asiático en la defensa de la soberanía del pueblo cubano. | En su perfil de la red social X, adosó la foto de Mao Ning, portavoz de la Cancillería china, y una síntesis de las palabras que pronunciara la víspera, en rueda de prensa en Beijing, en la que instó a Washington a detener de inmediato las presiones, el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Cuba, en un nuevo llamado…
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 9, 2026: Benefit Concert for Climate and Immigrant Justice. wibailoutpeople.org 
Benefit Concert for Climate and Immigrant Justice Harmony Bar & Grill, 2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison 6: 30 — 8: 30 pm A benefit concert for 350 Wisconsin and Voces de la Frontera, two organizations working tirelessly for climate justice and immigrant rights. All funds raised will be split evenly between the two organizations. Featuring rockin' blues and eclectic …
(2026-04-01). Cancillería cubana agradece respaldo solidario del pueblo de Rusia. radiohc.cu 
La Cancillería de Cuba agradeció este martes al pueblo y Gobierno de Rusia por su respaldo solidario, materializado mediante la llegada de un petrolero de ese país a la isla. | En su perfil de la red social X, el Ministerio cubano de Relaciones Exteriores mucho valoró dicha ayuda por llegar en medio del cerco energético impuesto por Estados Unidos, que intenta asfixiar a la población. | De igual forma se hizo eco de las palabras de Dimitri Peskov, portavoz del presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, cuando expresó que para la nación eslava es un deber no quedarse al margen y prestar la ayuda necesaria al pueblo de Cuba.
(2026-04-01). Italia se queda otra vez fuera del Mundial, mientras Suecia, Turquía y República Democrática del Congo ganan boletos. cubadebate.cu Italia se quedó por tercera vez consecutiva sin Mundial tras caer este martes ante Bosnia y Herzegovina en penaltis en la última jornada de repechaje rumbo a la Copa Mundial de Fútbol 2026. En esta fecha obtuvo su boleto también la República Popular del Congo. Se sumaron los seleccionados de Suecia, República Checa y Turquía.
(2026-04-01). Argentina impide ingreso al activista Thiago àÅvila, integrante de Flotilla Global Sumud y convoy Nuestra América. cubadebate.cu El activista brasileño Thiago àÅvila, integrante de la Global Sumud Flotilla y del convoy solidario internacional Nuestra América, que recientemente llevó solidaridad y ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, fue retenido este martes en el Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, de Buenos Aires, y se le prohibió el ingreso a Argentina.
(2026-04-01). The Track Record of the Collective West In Regards to Human Rights and International Law. counterpunch.org A detached observer who wants to assess where countries stand on fundamental issues of human rights, international law, peace, development and multilateralism need only look at the voting record of States at the United Nations Security Council, General Assembly, Human Rights Council and other international agencies. Voting is where it's at. This is the bottom
(2026-04-01). Trump fija plazo límite para retirarse de Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos (EE.UU.), Donald Trump fijó este martes un plazo límite para que culmine la participación de su país en la guerra contra Irán. | Consultado en la Casa Blanca sobre cuándo concluirá el involucramiento de Washington en el conflicto, señaló que cree que en ´dos o tres semanas ª Estados Unidos ´se irá ª de Irán. | El mandatario hizo la afirmación tras sostener que su país está ´golpeando muy duro ª a la nación persa, y que en la noche anterior había ´dejado fuera de servicio enormes cantidades de instalaciones de fabricación de misiles ª,…
(2026-04-01). Destacan impacto de nuevos billetes de alta denominación en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Directivos del Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) aseguraron este martes que la introducción gradual de dos nuevos billetes de alta denominación busca reducir costos operativos y mejorar la agilidad en las transacciones en efectivo, aunque se continuará promoviendo los pagos digitales. | En conferencia de prensa en La Habana, Alberto Javier Quiñones Betancourt, vicepresidente del BCC, y Julio Antonio Pérez àÅlvarez, su director de Emisión y valores, precisaron que a partir de mañana primero de abril comenzarán a circular en la capital, y después en el resto del país, billetes de dos mil y cinco mil pesos cubanos (…
(2026-04-01). Saturday 4/11: Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: Lecture 7. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library…
(2026-03-31). Iran war: Pakistan caught lying to Trump about mediating peace talks? Tehran rejects move. hindustantimes.com Iran has firmly rejected claims of peace talks with the United States, dismissing both Washington's proposals and Pakistan's mediation efforts as "unrealistic" and irrelevant. Tehran drew a clear red line, warning that it will not negotiate under pressure even as Donald Trump escalates rhetoric with fresh ultimatums targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. With tensions rising and diplomacy faltering, the risk of a wider regional escalation continues to grow.
(2026-03-31). Livestream: Iran hammers Israel, US bases. electronicintifada.net Asem Alnabih speaks about how mothers in Gaza keep hope alive. Jon Elmer on Iranian attacks on Israel's Dimona nuclear site — and more.
(2026-03-31). Clinging to what remains: Palestinians in Gaza mark Land Day. newarab.com 
Each year on 30 March, Palestinians mark The widespread theft sparked widespread protests among Palestinian who were able to remain in 1948 and hold Israeli citizenship—six people were killed by Since then, Land Day has become one of the most important national commemoration…
(2026-03-31). Gazans hold vigil as Israel set to execute Palestinian prisoners. newarab.com 
Palestinians held a vigil on Tuesday in Gaza City against Israel's newly-approved law allowing for the The demonstration, which took place in front of the Protester…
(2026-03-31). An Arab World Institute never led by Arabs. newarab.com 
In early February, Jack Lang resigned as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris after his name surfaced repeatedly in the newly released Epstein files. France's former culture minister and a prominent figure in the country's political and cultural elite stepped down amid growing controversy over his documented ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Lang insists he did nothing wrong and was not aware of Epstein's sex crimes,
(2026-03-31). How will the global crisis in Iran play out? unitedworldint.com How has it been proven that economic and military superiority on paper is insufficient? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The Strait of Hormuz has undoubtedly been a key choke point for energy and trade routes throughout history.However, at this point in time, Hormuz has become a full-fledged choke point; despite accounting for only 20 percent …
(2026-03-31). Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'. scmp.com President ‚Å Donald Trump on Tuesday urged countries that did not help in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran to buy American oil and go to ‚Äåthe Strait of Hormuz and "just TAKE it". | Trump singled out Britain and France as unhelpful in the month-long war that has roiled global markets, driven up energy prices and seen Iran effectively close oil ‚Å tanker traffic through the Strait.
(2026-03-31). Netanyahu declines to set timeline for ending Iran war in pro-Trump outlet. haaretz.com Netanyahu told Newsmax that the U.S.-Israeli war is 'beyond the halfway point in terms of success' and warned that Tehran is 'pursuing nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them to American cities'…
(2026-03-31). Iran touts new 'True Promise 4' strike wave on US, Israel targets | IRGC. hindustantimes.com Iran has escalated its confrontation with the U.S. and Israel, unveiling its 87th wave of "Operation True Promise 4" as a major revenge strike it claims marks a new phase of the war. Tehran says it launched a mix of ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones on March 30, targeting what it calls U.S.—Israeli command centers, "pilot hideouts," drone hangars, and arms warehouses across the region. The I.R.G.C. lists advanced missiles such as Emad, Qiam, and Khorramshahr‚Äë4 among the weapons used, and claims it hit five U.S. bases as well as locations in Haifa Bay, Kiryat Shmona, Tel Aviv, Be'er Sh…
(2026-03-31). IRGC 'recruiting child soldiers' in US-Israel war on Iran: HRW. newarab.com 
The The IRGC's 'Homeland Defending Combatants for Iran' Division had reportedly lowered the recruitment age to 12, something that is a grave violation of children's rights and viewed as a war crime under international law, HRW reported. | The…
(2026-03-31). Gulf allies want Trump to prolong US bombardment of Iran, officials say. scmp.com Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran has not been weakened enough by the month-long US-led bombing campaign, according to US, Gulf and Israeli officials. | After private grumbling at the start of the war that they were not given adequate advance notice of the US-Israeli attack and complaining the US had ignored their warnings that the war would have…
(2026-03-31). Iran says it has 'will' to end war, as Trump zigzags on escalation. scmp.com Iran has the "necessary will" to end the war with the US and Israel, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday, stressing that Tehran was seeking guarantees the conflict would not flare up again. | The comment by the head of state — which boosted markets in the US — came after a day of heavy strikes on Iran and followed a tough warning from the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
(2026-03-31). How selective outrage over Iran war exposes the limits of realpolitik. scmp.com As with any conflict, the war in Iran has driven people to choose sides and adopt partisan positions. This includes the view that, despite the acts of aggression by the US and Israel, the Islamic Republic somehow "deserves" the attacks due to years of regional instability caused by its Axis of Resistance. | This is not to suggest that the Iranian regime has always been a victim. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' transgressions through the Quds Force have been well documented.
(2026-03-31). We took LSD in Sinai, and ended up following in the footsteps of Moses. haaretz.com As Israel and Iran exchanged fire, I fled with friends to Mount Sinai. We dropped acid, met mystics and hermits, visited sacred sites and remote mosques — until worshippers demanded to know where we came from…
(2026-03-31). King Charles to visit US in late April amid Iran war concerns. scmp.com King Charles III will visit the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, despite some calls for the trip to be cancelled or delayed amid the Iran war. | Confirmation of the monarch's first state visit to the US comes at a rocky time for the so-called US-UK "special relationship", with US President Donald Trump repeatedly criticising Prime Minister Keir Starmer's reticence over the US-Israel war against Tehran.
(2026-03-31). Iran plans complete fuel chokehold in Gulf? Amid Hormuz closure, key oil pipeline in UAE targeted. hindustantimes.com Satellite images have surfaced showing fires at two pumping stations on the Habshan—Fujairah pipeline. Fujairah's oil infrastructure and the export route linked to the Habshan-Fujairah line came under attack during the war, including drone strikes and fires that disrupted operations.
(2026-03-31). Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI in car crash where opioids found. aljazeera.com Plea comes hours after sheriff's report said the golfer showed signs of impairment at the scene of last week's crash.
(2026-03-31). WHYY's 'We the People': Revolution for Everyone. whyy.org WHYY's We the People: Revolution for Everyone explores how the Haitian and French Revolutions reshaped freedom, citizenship, and belonging—then and now.
(2026-03-31). Berlin welcomes Syrian interim president and intensifies war and deportation campaign. wsws.org The reception of Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin exposes the hypocrisy of German war propaganda and underlines its imperialist goals in the Middle East.
(2026-03-31). With the death penalty for Palestinians, Israel signals: Long live the Jewish terrorists. haaretz.com Legal viability aside, the new law reveals a deeper question, reflecting a perverse dissonance in Israeli society: Why are Jewish terrorists spared the noose while Arab ones are hanged?
(2026-03-31). Low-Income Moms Struggle to Keep Their Families Afloat Amid Gas Price Increases. truthout.org The rise in gas prices happened so quickly, single mom Luna Rosado has barely had time to adjust. Rosado fills her tank twice a week to commute to her two health care jobs and shuttle her three kids to school, basketball and soccer practice. This month, as costs have risen 30 percent after the start of war in Iran, she's been paying about $40 more a week on gas. That's $160 less a… |
(2026-03-31). A Pledge to Take Action on U.S. Tax Day April 15, 2026. worldbeyondwar.org 
We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, commit to developing a mass movement across the United States demanding an end to the use of our tax dollars to fund genocide and empire once and for all. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-31). Next Up to The Mic: Ian Macks at The Low Beat. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis introduces us to Albany-based poet and writer Ian Macks. On March 19, 2019, Ian was the featured poet at the Brass Tacks poetry and spoken word open mic series at The Low Beat in Albany, NY. | +++++ | Currently based in the Capitol Region of NY, Ian Macks originally hails from The Bronx. As a youth, Ian was non-verbal for most of his first decade on Earth. This early point of view manifested into Ian's emotional sensitivities on love, loss, racism, and hardship. Now, Ian's distinct voice and literary light shines whenever he takes the stage and performs his work at various open mics and…
(2026-03-31). Surprising Finding: The Earth formed from local building blocks. wattsupwiththat.com "We were truly astonished to find that the Earth is composed entirely of material from the inner Solar System distinct from any combination of existing meteorites."
(2026-03-31). Europe urged to 'learn to fight for itself' in case US-China truce collapses. scmp.com European governments breathed a sigh of relief in October when the US and China sealed a fragile trade truce that paused more sweeping Chinese rare earth restrictions and papered over a Sino-Dutch row over chipmaker Nexperia. | Now, however, the European Union is being urged to come up with a battle plan should the ceasefire fail or expire.
(2026-03-31). Listening before helping: Why community involvement is essential for peace in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. globalvoices.org Projects developed without meaningful local input risk overlooking grievances or reinforcing local inequalitiesOriginally published on A camp for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
(2026-03-31). The SAVE Act Would Rig Our Elections. counterpunch.org 
The Senate is debating the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Voting rights organizations, civil rights groups, and others warn that the bill would cause unprecedented disruptions in voting, potentially disenfranchising tens of millions of eligible voters. But President Trump insists that it's "one of the most IMPORTANT & CONSEQUENTIAL pieces of legislation in the history of Congress,
(2026-03-31). US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child 'conversion therapy'. aljazeera.com In an eight-to-one decision, the high court ruled against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds.
(2026-03-31). It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option. truthout.org Questions about Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and the larger movement for the rights and dignity of farmworkers hang heavy on the hearts and minds of many this week, following the New York Times report published earlier this month. The report, which was published on March 18, investigated extensive allegations of sexual assault and abuse against United Farm Workers of America (UFW) co-founder… |
(2026-03-31). Rubanda District Councilors Oppose Ministry's Directive to Demote Head Teachers. plusnews.ug 
A section of Rubanda District LC.5 Councilors has protested the Ministry of Education and Sports' directive to demote head teachers whose schools performed poorly in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). The debate erupted during a District Council meeting on Monday as members discussed the February 2026 directive instructing District Chief Administrative Officers and District …
(2026-03-31). Pakistan: Jaish chief Masood Azhar's brother Mohammad Tahir Anwar found dead under mysterious circumstances. ptcnews.tv Pakistan: Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, was found dead in Pakistan under mysterious circumstances. | Anwar had been quite active in leading Jaish operations for years. His death was confirmed through the group's official channel, which said his funeral would be held late Monday night at Jamia Masjid Usman Wali in Bahawalpur. | The cause behind Tahir Anwar's death has not been ascertained yet with no mention of illness or any specific incident so far , raising doubts over his untimely death. | The terror outfit has been linked to major terror attacks that jolt India includi…
(2026-03-31). King Solomon's Secret Algorithm: What AI Can Never Know — Part 2. fairobserver.com In the first part of this conversation, Claude and I explored a radical paradox concerning what we want to believe about AI: that more knowledge may sometimes produce worse judgment. The conversation led to Claude's provisional conclusion: "AI is extraordinarily powerful within any established epistemic frame, and genuinely inadequate precisely where wisdom is most needed…
(2026-03-31). Cuba thanks the people of Russia for their solidarity. radiohc.cu The Cuban Foreign Ministry has thanked the people and government of Russia for their solidarity, demonstrated by the arrival of a Russian oil tanker to the island. | "This valuable aid arrives amidst the energy blockade imposed by the United States, which is attempting to suffocate the Cuban population," the Foreign Ministry stated on its social media profile. | It also echoed the words of Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Russian president, who expressed that it is Russia's duty not to remain on the sidelines and to provide the necessary assistance to the Cuban people. | [ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]…
(2026-03-31). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-31). Lets push past ALL the Fake Global Warming Limits. wattsupwiththat.com Yet another dreary warning we're pushing past global limits. So lets see how hard we can push.
(2026-03-31). Mothin Ali corrects Starmer's Green Party slander. thecanary.co 
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has responded to an attack from Keir Starmer: NEW: Green deputy leader @MothinAli responds to @Keir_Starmer's claim the Greens would leave UK "weak & exposed" bc of @ZackPolanski's anti-Nato stance. Ali says UK's "long-term interests lie in reducing dependence on Trump's US" but Starmer is "too weak to stand […] | By
(2026-03-31). Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani and her attorneys speak out on Zionist assassination plot. wsws.org A member of the Jewish Defense League Brotherhood 613 planned to firebomb Kiswani's home in Brooklyn, NY, with the aim of killing her, her husband and her 10-month-old baby.
(2026-03-31). Delaware State University honors Tuskegee Airmen, inspiring the next generation of aviation leaders. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? At Delaware State University, history and the future of aviation met in the same room. | University students, high schoolers and community members gathered last week for the 2026 Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Celebration and Aviation Expo, an event honoring the The event featured aviation workshops, exhibits and a s…
(2026-03-31). Spiteful Starmer suspends MP who criticised jury reforms. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has suspended Karl Turner MP after the latter made several criticisms of the Labour government. It also follows an interview Turner gave to independent journalist and Canary contributor Jody McIntyre: üö® BREAKING: Karl Turner MP has had the Labour whip suspended after criticising the Government's reforms to jury trials — Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) […] | By
(2026-03-31). ISATMA Returns to RPI on April 8. mediasanctuary.org The International Symposium on Assistive Technologies for Music and Art returns to RPI on Wednesday April 8. There is a full day of programming. Ph.D. candidate in the Electronic Arts, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Allison Leigh Holt spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-03-31). Seaside Park votes to annex South Seaside Park from Berkeley Township. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Seaside Park officials voted Monday night The borough council approved the measure 6-0, with one abstention, on second reading, clearing the way for the transfer of ab…
(2026-03-31). Lebanon bracing for displacement crisis amid funding crunch. newarab.com 
(2026-03-31). Hamas says: 'Stop the Palestinian prisoners execution law!'. workers.org 
The Islamic Resistance Movement — Hamas published the following statement on March 25, 2026, on the Hamas website. The [Zionist] occupation Knesset's National Security Committee approval of the draft bill, known as "Palestinian prisoners execution law," represents a dangerous terrorist step that paves the way for the implementation of killings . . . |
(2026-03-31). UN Human Rights Council approves resolutions presented by Cuba on food and culture. radiohc.cu The United Nations Human Rights Council, at its 61st session held in Geneva, Switzerland, has approved the proposals presented by Cuba focused on food security and culture. | The resolution on the right to food rejects the use of basic necessities as a mechanism of political or economic coercion. The document also urges states to refrain from unilateral measures that affect the food security of other nations, a context in which the Cuban delegation denounced the impact of the US blockade on its population. | The intensification of the embargo imposed by the United States against Cuba, formalized on January 29 thr…
(2026-03-31). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-31). Migrant workers lead the way in Colorado meatpackers' strike. workers.org 
Greeley, Colorado Below is an eyewitness account of the JBS strike led by courageous migrant workers. Strike at JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado, is in its third week. March 30, 2026. (Photo credit: Viviana Weinstein) March 30 — Times have changed. The slaughterhouses that crowded the downtowns of cities, . . . |
(2026-03-31). Growing Up Means Realizing That None Of The Worst Villains Are In Prison. caitlinjohnstone.com.au When we're kids we play cops and robbers, and watch cartoons about evil criminals being stopped by virtuous crime fighters. Then when we mature we learn that all the most evil people are operating within the laws of our nation, and nobody ever sends them to jail. | Ask a child to draw a Bad Guy and they'll probably draw a bank robber, a thief, a supervillain, or somebody breaking the law in some way, because that's what young people are trained to believe wickedness looks like in their world. | They…
(2026-03-31). Australia: Glencore threatens tiered wages at Mangoola coal mine. wsws.org The financial press has noted that this could set a precedent for the slashing of labour-hire wages throughout the coal mining industry and more broadly.
(2026-03-31). Help us to finally end fox hunting for good. thecanary.co 
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs launched a public consultation on Thursday 26 March 2026 to finally ban trail hunting. This move aims to close legal loopholes which have allowed the illegal persecution of wildlife under a smokescreen for over 20 ____ing years. No more loopholes The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) welcomed this […] | By
(2026-03-31). In age of US-China rivalry, supply chain statecraft counts. scmp.com Geopolitical competition has long been understood in territorial terms. Power was measured by control over land, resources and populations. Rivalry was expressed through military confrontation, alliance formation and the defence of borders. As economic interdependence deepened in the 20th century, globalisation was seen as an arena within which states competed, but not itself the object of competition. | That assumption no longer holds. Increasingly, the infrastructure of globalisation is becoming…
(2026-03-31). Trump's Confused, Again: He's Bringing Prices Up. counterpunch.org 
We know Donald Trump gets easily confused. During his campaign, he repeatedly insisted that he would keep us out of a war in Iran. Now, after being in office less than 14 months, he started an unprovoked war in Iran. Trump obviously couldn't remember whether he was supposed to avoid a war in the Middle
(2026-03-31). DWP tax changes to Motability will cost users £400 each. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced tax changes that could cost disabled Motability users £400 each. Of course, this will prevent many people from accessing the scheme. In turn, this will stop disabled people from accessing work, healthcare, and other responsibilities. Terrible of @UKLabour to impose these charges on sick vulnerable disabled […] | By
(2026-03-31). Arabs panic as Iran war burns wallets, demand more cash after seizing $500000000000 Iran assets. hindustantimes.com As Trump's Iran war bleeds into a fifth week, the UAE has reportedly seized $530 billion in Iranian assets, yanked golden visas and is demanding massive reparations. With missiles still flying and economists warning the Emirates could be "blown up" by a wider war, this video unpacks the Arab cost of Washington's gamble.
(2026-03-31). US: New Unlawful US Boat Strike. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives to brief senators at the US Capitol, Washington DC, January 7, 2026. | © 2026 Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Photo | (Washington, DC) — The United States' latest strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, which reportedly killed four people, highlights a sustained pattern of unlawful use of lethal force outside any context of armed conflict, amounting to extrajudicial executions, Human Rights Watch said today.The US Southern Command announced on March 25, 2026, that it had carried out a "lethal kinetic strike" against a boat it said was involve…
(2026-03-31). Who are the two Arab MKs who voted for Israel death penalty law. newarab.com 
Israel's parliament has passed The Knesset approved the legislation late on Monday with 62 votes, in a move widely criticised as discriminatory and in violation of international law. | Among those backing the bill were two Druze members of the Knesset affiliated with Zionist parties – Afif Abed of the ruling Likud party and Akram Hasson o…
(2026-03-31). Delco DA Tanner Rouse charges Parkside Borough Council president with theft. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse on Monday charged Parkside Borough Council President Dominic Capobianco with theft for allegedly using a borough gas card to fill tanks on personal vehicles. | Capobianco, a former borough code enforcement officer, was only supposed to use the card, paid for by taxpayers, for the borough code enforcement vehicle. | "These charges make it clear that no one is above the law," Rouse said Tuesday in a release. "When elected…
(2026-03-31). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-31). Klarna Sued For Buy Now, Pay Later Racket. levernews.com 
(2026-03-31). Bunkers For U.S. Bases In Middle East Now A Top Priority For Pentagon. twz.com 
(2026-03-31). Uganda Assures Fuel Stability Amid Global Shipping Disruptions. plusnews.ug 
Uganda has sufficient fuel reserves to last into late May, the government has announced, dismissing widespread social media claims of an impending shortage. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) described the circulating reports as misleading and warned that such speculation risks …
(2026-03-31). CNN news team assaulted and detained by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank. wsws.org A three-member CNN news team—journalist Jeremy Diamond, producer Abeer Salman, and photojournalist Cyril Theophilos—were set upon by a group of Israeli soldiers on Friday while they were interviewing Palestinians and reporting on Zionist settler violence in the area.
(2026-03-31). The Phillies' Bats Go MIA. whyy.org After a supremely enjoyable Opening Day win, the Phillies' bats disappeared in losses to the Texas Rangers on Saturday and Sunday, an unsatisfying weekend of baseball in Philadelphia on opening weekend. Is there reason for concern? On Episode 1057 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher react to the Phillies' 1-2 start and whether anyone should be worried about what transpired. Plus, a quick look ahead to this week's series against the Nationals.
(2026-03-31). Trump's Medicaid Cuts Are Threatening to Shutter Hospitals Across the US. truthout.org The unprecedented Medicaid cuts that US President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans approved last summer are putting hundreds of hospitals across the country at high risk of cutting services or permanently shutting their doors, a potentially devastating outcome for millions of poor Americans that was repeatedly predicted ahead of time. The advocacy group Public Citizen released a… |
(2026-03-31). Colombian Elections 2026: Crisis of hegemony and neutralization of insubordination on the geopolitical chessboard. unitedworldint.com Emancipation will come from the working class's capacity to articulate its own materialist and sovereign project. By Yenny Betancur Gutiérrez* The 2026 elections in Colombia reflect a structural crisis of sovereignty, marked by identity fragmentation, the influence of international actors, and the weakness of the State to control its territory, economy, and institutions. Analyzing the …
(2026-03-31). 'Product of USA' becomes a real standard enforced by USDA. nationofchange.org The new standard, finalized in March 2024 and fully enforceable since the start of 2026, closes this gap and practice that often misled consumers who believed they were supporting American ranchers.
(2026-03-31). What faith leaders bring to the resistance. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-03-31). CAPTURED: Birth to death timelapse of a tornado. wattsupwiththat.com Every once in awhile something comes along that just makes you sit back and watch in awe. This is one of those times. Jakob McMillin writes on X: (click to…
(2026-03-31). DR Congo beat Jamaica to reach World Cup via intercontinental finals. aljazeera.com Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scores in extra time as DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 in qualifying playoff.
(2026-03-31). An interview with Professor John Mearsheimer that I highly recommend to the Community. gilbertdoctorow.com As readers of my website know very well, I very rarely use this platform to promote articles or podcasts of others. Today I make an exception and strongly urge the Community to watch the interview with Professor John Mearsheimer conducted by Judge Andrew Napolitano on Judging Freedom in the past hour. Watch to the very …
(2026-03-31). How Uganda's New Tax Levies Will Hit Your Pocket. plusnews.ug 
As boda boda riders weave through Kampala's traffic and households juggle rising food and transport costs across the country, Uganda's latest tax proposals are sharpening a familiar anxiety: how much more will ordinary citizens pay, and what will they get in return. Government is finalising a range of Revenue Enhancement and Compliance Measures for FY2026/27, …
(2026-03-31). China and Pakistan outline five-point plan to end MidEast war. newarab.com 
China and Pakistan called on Tuesday for an immediate end to The two countries outlined a joint initiative "for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region", after a visit from senior Both countries have sought to mediate in the Middle East to…
(2026-03-31). Wolf bites woman on the face at German shopping centre, in first such attack in decades. scmp.com A woman was bitten by a wolf in a shopping centre in the German city of Hamburg, the city's deputy mayor said Tuesday, in the first such attack in modern times. | The wolf entered the complex in the northern city's Altona area on Monday evening after being repeatedly spotted in different parts of Hamburg over several days, Katharina Fegebank told journalists.
(2026-03-31). want a hero for a Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon laid to rest. haaretz.com The four soldiers were killed in a close-range fight with gunmen in southern Lebanon, according to the IDF. 'We waited for you at home, and you came back — but in a coffin,' said one of the soldiers' father…
(2026-03-31). SCOTUS weighs birthright citizenship. whyy.org What does it mean to be an American? And how should we decide who gets to be one? Those are the questions facing the Supreme Court this week.
(2026-03-31). Comunidad de fe mundial reitera apoyo solidario a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El acompañamiento y la solidaridad con Cuba de la comunidad creyente alrededor del mundo fue ratificado este martes por una delegación de líderes ecuménicos internacionales que se encuentran en la isla en una visita pastoral de alto nivel. | En conferencia de prensa, los visitantes ofrecieron a los medios nacionales y extranjeros, reunidos en el Centro de Prensa Internacional, algunas de las impresiones de este periplo histórico dada la concurrencia de tantos secretarios del movimiento ecuménico global, en medio del complejo contexto que vive el país por el recrudecimiento del asedio impuesto por el Gobierno de E…
(2026-03-31). No a los reyes — no al imperialismo — no al capitalismo. workers.org 
El 28 de marzo se están llevando a cabo miles de manifestaciones contra Trump en todo Estados Unidos bajo el lema ´No a los reyes ª. Su mensaje es que la gente quiere vivir en una ´democracia ª, no en la ´dictadura ª hacia la que se encamina Trump —situación que los organizadores . . . |