presstv.ir (2026-04-21). Iran has new surprises ready for potential resumption of war: Report
According to the report, the US naval blockade announcements and Washington's excessive demands have prevented the formation of new negotiations as the agreed ceasefire period nears its end. | | "Iran is fully prepared for the possibility of a new war and has prepared new surprises for a potential new round of combat," the report said.
(2026-04-21). messaging on Iran grows increasingly erratic. al-monitor.com With his sensational statements on Truth Social and serial phone chats with individual journalists, President Donald Trump has only added to the confusion surrounding his plans for Iran in recent days.The US president has been commenting on the conflict almost in real time in seemingly off-the-cuff exchanges with reporters, including from AFP, who call his cell phone.Twice in recent days the White House has had to correct statements the 79-year-old billionaire made in the calls.
(2026-04-21). Irán no aceptará negociaciones con EEUU bajo amenazas. radiohc.cu El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf advirtió este lunes que desde Teherán están preparados ´para mostrar nuevas cartas en el campo de batalla ª, ante las amenazas del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. | En su cuenta de X, el máximo representante del legislativo escribió: Trump, al imponer un bloqueo y violar el alto el fuego, pretende convertir esta mesa de negociaciones —en su propia imaginación— en una mesa de rendición o justificar una nueva escalada bélica ª. | Recalcó que la nación persa no aceptará negociaciones ´bajo la amenaza de la vio…
(2026-04-21). What's Behind the Ceasefire in Lebanon? Rania Khalek. thealtworld.com BT's Rania Khalek breaks down Trump's announcement on April 16 of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The news, which was announced just a week after Israel's "Black Wednesday" massacre in Beirut and in Southern Lebanon, has generated mixed reactions, with debates emerging over who was responsible. | Khalek argues that "Iran forced the hand of Trump" and compelled Trump to impose a ceasefire on Israel and Netanyahu which did not want it and was ready to continue its war on Lebanon, no matter what the cost was. Khalek also discusses the details of the ceasefire and the one-sided nature of the terms.
(2026-04-21). Egypt is trying to hold ceasefire in Lebanon together. newarab.com 
Egypt has welcomed the ceasefire hammered out between Lebanon and Israel, expressing support for efforts made by Lebanese institutions to impose control over Lebanese territories. | During a Egypt works, Sisi added, to support Lebanon and detach it from current regional tensions and crises. | The talks of the two l…
(2026-04-21). Israel Jails Soldiers in Jesus Statue Incident — After Dropping IDF Rape Case. truthout.org The Israeli military is removing and detaining the soldier who was shown sledgehammering the face of a Jesus Christ statue in a picture taken in a Christian village in southern Lebanon that generated controversy this week — just weeks after dropping charges against five soldiers who were allegedly caught on camera raping a Palestinian detainee. On Tuesday, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released… |
(2026-04-21). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.
(2026-04-21). Group to sue US government over destroyed homes in Lebanon. newarab.com 
A group of Lebanese Americans have announced that they will sue the US administration over the destruction of their homes due to Israel's war on At a press conference on Monday at the Bint Jbail Cultural Centre in Dearborn, the Michigan-based Arab American Civil Rights League said it would sue
(2026-04-21). Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix in southern Lebanon. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, April 21 (Reuters) – Israel's military removed two soldiers from combat duty and placed them in military detention for 30 days after they destroyed a crucifix in southern Lebanon, it said on Tuesday.A picture that showed an Israeli soldier taking the blunt side of an axe to a fallen sculpture of Jesus on the cross drew widespread condemnation on Monday from Israeli politicians, the United States and church leaders. It was posted by Younis Tirawi, a Palestinian reporter who has also posted images of Israeli soldiers' apparent misconduct in Gaza.
(2026-04-21). Headlines for April 21, 2026. democracynow.org Confusion Reigns Over U.S.-Iran Talks as Trump Says a Ceasefire Extension Is "Highly Unlikely", Military Veterans and Family Members Arrested in Capitol Hill Protest Against Iran War, Lebanese and Israeli Diplomats Prepare for Second Round of Talks as Lebanon Buries Its Dead, Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza, Reestablishes Evacuated West Bank Settlement, Amnesty International Blasts "Predatory World Order" of Netanyahu, Putin and Trump, Japan Abandons Ban on Weapons Exports in Latest Shift from Postwar Pacifism, Cuba Confirms Meeting with Senior U.S. Officials for the First Time Sin…
(2026-04-21). People in Mashhad denounce US-Israel attack, back Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Strongly condemning the US and Israeli aggression against Iran, the martyr-fostering people in the shrine city of Mashhad renewed their allegiance with new Leader and showed their unity and solidarity with Lebanese people.
(2026-04-21). Macron vows to help Lebanese prepare negotiations with Israel. al-monitor.com PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday France will help Lebanese authorities prepare negotiations with Israel even if Paris was not directly part of the discussions.Speaking at a news conference alongside Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Macron said it was "secondary" for France to be sitting at the table of negotiations as it was in Lebanon's interest that everyone helps it in the negotiations.
(2026-04-21). Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but be intimidated, PM says. al-monitor.com PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) – Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but it would not allow itself to be intimidated as it continues direct talks with Israel to end the conflict. Speaking at a news conference alongside France's President Emmanuel Macron, Salam said he would need all Lebanon's partners to help as direct talks at ambassador level continue later this week in Washington.
armytimes.com (2026-04-21). Unregulated prediction market may endanger US national security, experts and lawmakers warnUnlike in sports gambling, where people might bet against a house in which a person or an algorithm sets the odds, people are betting directly against one another, which means they can directly alter the odds and the bet. | | There was also the human element of greed.
(2026-04-21). Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage continues to grow over the Israeli soldier who was photographed desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.
(2026-04-21). Revolving door between UK ministry and maker of genocide weapons. electronicintifada.net Why won't the press probe if a Leonardo representative has lobbied his former Ministry of Defence colleagues?
(2026-04-21). Mass arrests in Brisbane add to repression of anti-genocide protests in Australia. wsws.org The arrests of 22 demonstrators in Brisbane follow police raids conducted by the state Labor governments in New South Wales and Victoria.
(2026-04-21). Senior RCN member accused of racism against Palestinians. thecanary.co 
A senior member of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) reportedly walked up to a fellow member opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza and said "all Palestinians are terrorists". And this instance of vile racism adds to other examples in the RCN of discriminatory attitudes towards people suffering war crimes in occupied Palestine. Racist member spat […] | By
(2026-04-21). US veterans occupy Congress building in protest over Gaza/Iran. thecanary.co 
Over 120 former US military personnel have occupied the Cannon House Office Building of the US Congress, in a demonstration against Israel's genocide in Gaza and its joint war with the US on Iran. US veterans take action The US Veterans against Genocide group, some of them holding folded US flags signifying fallen comrades or […] | By
(2026-04-21). US did not move defense system from Korea, general says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) – The United States did not move a key missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East for the Iran war, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea said on Tuesday.The Washington Post reported in March that the Pentagon was moving parts of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to the Middle East from South Korea, citing two officials.The U.S.-made THAAD system is used for high-altitude interception of ballistic missiles and it was deployed in South Korea to guard against nuclear-armed North Korea.
(2026-04-21). Campaigners say Labour must stop hosting Trump's nukes. thecanary.co 
The UK Government must stop hosting US nuclear weapons, campaigners have told the Canary, after President Trump issued a veiled threat to nuke Iran. 'A whole civilization will die tonight…' Trump faced increasing pressure from countries reliant on the transit of fossil fuels and other commodities across the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait has been […] | By
(2026-04-21). US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears. tribune.com.pk 
The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the end of a ceasefire approached. | US President Donald Trump wants an agreement that would prevent further oil price rises and stock markets shocks but has insisted Iran cannot have the means to develop a nuclear weapon. Tehran hopes to leverage its control of the Strait of Hormuz to strike a deal that averts a restart of the war, eases sanctions but does not impede its nuc…
(2026-04-21). US-Israeli aggression on Iran threatens NPT's regime: Ryabkov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The unprovoked and illegal attacks by the US and Israel against Iran have dealt a heavy blow to the global nuclear nonproliferation regime and the IAEA's "safeguards" system, Russia's deputy foreign minister said on Sunday.
(2026-04-21). Did Iran ever Really Have a Nuclear Weapons Program? juancole.com Interview of Dr. Mehran Mostafavi by Fariba Amini : | In a resolution against nuclear war initiated by philosopher Bertrand Russell and endorsed by Albert Einstein just a week before his death, they wrote: "We appeal, as human beings, to human beings, remember your humanity and forget the rest. If you do so, the way lies open to a new paradise; if you cannot, there lies before you the risk of universal death." — July 1955, letter addressed to President Roosevelt, the Russel-Einstein Manifesto | Dr. Mehran Mostafavi* is a nuclear expert who teaches at some of the most prestigious institutions in Fr…
(2026-04-21). Il piano strategico del Pakistan potrebbe ridefinire il futuro multipolare della regione. strategic-culture.su Il successo della sua mediazione tra Stati Uniti, Israele e Iran consentirebbe al Pakistan di affermarsi come potenza stabilizzatrice e regolatrice. | Segue nostro La nuclearizzazione del Pakistan e il punto di vista della deterrenza | Nell'attuale crisi regionale del Golfo, con la Terza Guerra in corso e il blocco di Hormuz a ridefinire i mercati, il Pakistan si sta presentando come uno dei mediatori più credibili e capaci di bilanciare…
(2026-04-21). A connecting link between Trump and Epstein: Who is Paolo Zampolli? wsws.org The emergence of figures like Zampolli signals the consolidation of oligarchic domination over political life and the decay of democratic rule.
(2026-04-21). Melania Trump sabotages hubby, WILL attend press dinner that will humiliate him. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump's wife Melania has doubled down on her weird speech earlier in April 2026 that put his co-crimes with serial child-rapist and Israeli spy Jeffrey Epstein squarely back in the spotlight — by sabotaging hubby. Melania Trump: what now? Donald Trump had already said six weeks ago he would attend the White House's annual […] | By
(2026-04-21). Iran's bold Hormuz u-turn arm-twists Trump: Will seized ship backfire as oil skyrockets to $95. hindustantimes.com The world's most critical oil chokepoint is back in the spotlight, but this time, it's not just about supply. As tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, one question is beginning to dominate: is this a temporary shock, or the start of a much bigger energy crisis? At the center of it all is a rapidly intensifying confrontation between the United States and Iran. A seized vessel, a tightening blockade, and a sudden reversal on reopening one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, each move has sent markets into a spiral. Oil prices are swinging, gas futures are jumping, and global investors are watching every…
(2026-04-21). Trump's apocalyptic rhetoric echoes nuclear annihilation. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's warning that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' was more than bluster-it was a reckless invocation of nuclear destruction that shattered diplomatic norms and reignited questions about his fitness to command American power.
(2026-04-21). Misreading Tehran: Culture, history, and collapse of coercion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — A millennia-old civilization doesn't bend to ultimatums. Trump's miscalculation was mistaking Iran's strategic patience for vulnerability.
(2026-04-21). Stocks slip, oil climbs as US-Iran truce expiry looms. al-monitor.com Oil prices climbed and stocks slid Tuesday as uncertainty reigned over US-Iranian peace talks resuming and the expiration of the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East loomed.Investors had been hoping that despite hostile rhetoric there was scope for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas shipments.But Iran has not yet sent a delegation to neighbouring Pakistan for a new round of peace talks with the United States, even as the two-week ceasefire was set to expire by Wednesday.
(2026-04-21). Who is breaking international law in the Strait of Hormuz? It's not Iran, says scholar. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, I'm Amy Goodman. As we continue to look at the US and Israeli war on Iran, we're joined now by Dr Maryam Jamshidi. She is an Iranian American associate professor of law at the University of Colorado Law School and a nonresident fellow at the Quincy Institute.
(2026-04-21). Is There a Way out of the Iran War? (w/ John Mearsheimer) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com As ceasefire talks hang by a thread, rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz reveal a stark reality: escalation could trigger a global economic catastrophe—and the United States may have far less control than it claims. Joshua Scheer The illusion of control is collapsing. The story being told to the public is one of control—measured …
(2026-04-21). Can Iran protect friendly shipping? Attack on Indian tankers raises safety questions. scmp.com Iran's firing on two Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh questions about how far Tehran can protect even friendly shipping as the conflict pushes closer to maritime chaos. | The attack, which took place on Saturday, has been especially awkward for Iran because New Delhi is not an adversary and still maintains working ties with Tehran, including renewed oil purchases in recent weeks under a temporary US sanctions waiver.
(2026-04-21). VIDEO: Long queue of oil tankers in Hormuz Strait. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The several-kilometer-long queue of oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz is the result of the US's excessive demands and breach of promise.
(2026-04-21). What will Iran's smart sovereignty in Hormuz Strait be like? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Strait of Hormuz sits where economics, security, and politics converge. Smart management doesn't block the strait—it shapes the rules for those who pass through it.
(2026-04-21). Iran psychological warfare from Putin's capital? Trump gets contradictory signals amid ship seizure. hindustantimes.com Iran's envoy in Moscow is trying to project calm at a very tense moment, insisting that despite the U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, commercial traffic can still safely move through the Strait of Hormuz under Tehran's protection. He points to what he calls a new legal and security framework for navigation, saying Iran now guarantees safe passage for ships that coordinate with its authorities, even as navies and insurers grow more nervous about the conflict spilling over. His comments, carried by Russian and regional media, land just as Washington's dramatic boarding and capture of the Iranian‚Ä&e…
(2026-04-21). Parl. advances legislation on 'new legal regime' in Hormuz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has ratified a motion allowing the country to set up a new legal regime for the control of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-21). Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes. tribune.com.pk 
With the end of a two-week ceasefire approaching, the White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to return to Pakistan for fresh negotiations to end a conflict that has sent crude soaring and revived inflation fears. | However, the Islamic Republic's position remained uncertain as it accused Washington of violating their fragile truce through its blockade of the country's ports and seizure of a ship. | Crude plunged on Friday after Tehran said it would allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which had been effectively closed since the war began on February 28. | Read: US positive on Iran deal but…
(2026-04-21). Xi says normal passage through Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained.
(2026-04-21). Yemen not neutral towards American-Zionist aggression on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Yemeni Ansarullah movement's Leader Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddin al-Houthi says that the American-Zionist aggression against the Islamic nation has entered very dangerous phase, praising Iran's struggle.
(2026-04-21). Russia lifts flight restrictions over Iranian airspace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Russian Federation has lifted restrictions on its flights over the Iranian airspaces and resumed overflights, the country's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) said on Monday.
(2026-04-21). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.
(2026-04-21). Iran's Judiciary chief urges readiness on US-Israeli attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has called for full readiness of all forces against potential US-Israeli 'savage aggression' against the country.
(2026-04-21). Iran is sending mixed signals as Trump threatens war to advance cease-fire talks. haaretz.com If no breakthrough is reached in negotiations, the cease-fire is expected to expire on Tuesday night — and Trump has already warned of the consequences of renewed fighting. Meanwhile, reports are surfacing of a growing internal rift in Tehran between the Revolutionary Guard and the political leadership ‚ñ Netanyahu continues to leak his assessment, or perhaps his wish, that the talks are on the verge of collapse…
(2026-04-21). Iran denounces Israeli violation of Somalia's sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's continued violation of Somalia's national sovereignty.
(2026-04-21). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.
(2026-04-21). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-21). Tehran warns US and Israel 'preparing surprise attack'. thecanary.co 
The Iranian government in Tehran has said that it has intelligence indicating that the US and Israel are preparing a surprise attack as they go through the motions of a 'temporary ceasefire' that they have never honoured and supposedly aim to negotiate a permanent truce. Tehran: US-Israeli attack imminent? Tehran's announcement came as US forces […] | By
(2026-04-21). Israel declares Iran missiles finished, but the timing looks like damage control ahead of US meet. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-21). Biden Official: Biden Was Preparing To Bomb Iran If Re-Elected. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Former senior Biden advisor Amos Hochstein said during Hochstein
(2026-04-21). In Tehran, Iranians try to enjoy ceasefire while it lasts. al-monitor.com Mobina Rasoulian, a 19-year-old student in Tehran, has been trying to make the most of nearly two weeks without bombing thanks to the ceasefire in the Middle East war that may have just hours left to run."I went out without being stressed, I roamed around, went to cafes, restaurants, and here and there," she said of the truce that began on April 8.Babak Samiei, a 49-year-old engineer, on his way back from a yoga class, said "I tried to get back as much as I can to the routines of my life"."In the 40 days of war we could not do anything," he added.
(2026-04-21). US seizes Iran-bound ship from China in Arabian Sea. wsws.org Less than 48 hours remain before the expiration of a ceasefire, which could lead to resumption of full-scale US bombing of Iran.
(2026-04-21). Another U.S. War Built on Lies: Imperialism, Capitalism, and the Targeting of Iran's Independence. covertactionmagazine.com 1. Modern Imperialism and the Structural Logic of War In the history of United States foreign policy, wars have rarely been the product of an immediate and unavoidable threat; rather, they have often been the outcome of a complex process of narrative construction, economic interests, and geopolitical calculations. The recent attack by the United States …
(2026-04-21). Iran's foreign ministry slams US act of piracy in Sea of Oman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US attack on a commercial vessel and the abduction of crew and families.
(2026-04-21). Iraq aims to select new PM as US warns of Iran-backed threats, IRGC-QF head visits. longwarjournal.org Iraq faces mounting political pressure as Shiite parties in the Coordination Framework (CF) seek to select a new prime minister amid tensions between the US and Iran. On the evening of April 20, the CF delayed its decision to nominate a candidate for the office until April 22. The US has reportedly paused some coordination with Baghdad pending investigations into attacks on US interests, and Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force commander Esmail Qaani visited Iraq on April 19.
(2026-04-21). Mojtaba flips script on Trump, still calling shots against US despite weeks of 'badly hurt' talk. hindustantimes.com Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly suffered only a minor leg injury in the February 28 strike that killed his father, according to a senior Iranian official cited by Iran International, pushing back on earlier reports that he had been badly wounded or was out of action.
(2026-04-21). Iran's 10-Point Plan is Still a Workable basis for Talks. juancole.com ( On April 8, the US and Iran began a two week ceasefire, after Trump accepted a ten point peace plan drawn up by Iran as "a workable basis on whic…
(2026-04-21). Saudi Arabia, Oman FMs discuss region, Iran-US talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi held a phone call on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in the region and Iran-US talks in Islamabad dubbed "Islamabad Talks".
(2026-04-21). US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo. newarab.com 
The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were The White House said Vice President
(2026-04-21). Iran rejects talks with U.S. under pressure and aimed at surrender, senior Iranian official says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, April 21 (Reuters) – Iran could attend talks with the United States in Pakistan if Washington abandons its policy of pressure and threats, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, adding that Tehran rejects negotiations aimed at surrender.The official said mediator Pakistan was continuing efforts to persuade the United States to liftits naval blockade and release the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, and its crew.
(2026-04-21). Arrests, hangings, blackout: Iran cranks up wartime repression. al-monitor.com Iran has stepped up repression during the Middle East war with high-profile executions and hundreds of arrests, activists said on Tuesday, urging Washington to put human rights at the centre of any talks with the Islamic republic.There has been no let up during the two-week ceasefire now due to end, with hangings of convicts seen as political prisoners a near daily occurrence and people arrested on charges such as simply sending videos to a media outlet abroad, according to rights groups.
(2026-04-21). Iran Hawks Salivating over Next Versailles. fpif.org In Washington, the phrase "peace through strength" operates as a national security lullaby. The logic feels unassailable: sq…
(2026-04-21). Thursday 4/23: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-21). Hungarian Prime Minister-Elect Says Country Will Arrest Netanyahu If He Visits. truthout.org Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar said that his government will arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he steps foot in the country, joining roughly a dozen other European countries now off-limits for the man wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity in Gaza. Magyar, who takes office next month, said that he is ending the country's… |
(2026-04-21). Tuesday 4/28: Human Billboard for Gaza ! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection by Milyar Cafe, Berkeley…
(2026-04-21). Israel hindering Gaza aid access despite court ruling, says NGO. newarab.com 
(2026-04-21). Israeli tanks open fire towards the eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip. ecns.cn Israeli tanks open fire towards the eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip.-Palestinian media.
(2026-04-21). New Book by Anarchist / Anti-Imperialist Political Prisoner Casey Goonan. indybay.org Lines in the Sand: Writings on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment & Campus Flood at U.C. Berkeley from an Anarchist Pris ≠oner of War by Casey Goonan…
(2026-04-21). Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Palestinian health officials said, and fighters from Hamas clashed with gunmen from an Israeli-backed militia, witnesses said. | Medics said one man was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Bureij camp in the central area of the enclave, while another strike killed one person and wounded others in Gaza City. | Later on Monday, an Israeli airstrike killed at least three people in western Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, health officials at the territory's Nasser Hospital said. | The five deaths were the la…
(2026-04-21). CPJ, partners file emergency motion to Israeli Supreme Court seeking independent media access to Gaza. jpost.com
(2026-04-21). IMF and World Bank are unfazed by how the US treats Venezuela. thecanary.co 
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) have announced they will continue dealing with Venezuela, following the kidnapping of President Nicholas Maduro and the first lady Cilia Flores in January this year. The United States stopped recognising Maduro as Venezuela's "legitimate" president in January 2019 and spent years trying to pressure […] | By
(2026-04-21). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.
(2026-04-21). Modi govt fails to pass Delimitation Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Friday April 17, 2026 withdrew the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the amended Women's Reservation Bill 2026 could not get the necessary votes in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament's Special Session.
(2026-04-21). CJ McCollum, Hawks rally late to shock Knicks in Game 2 of NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Led by guard McCollum, the Atlanta Hawks staged a late comeback to upset New York Knicks to tie their series 1-1.
(2026-04-21). Plovers in Australia: Swooping, season and safety. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-21). Debunking the Lie That 'Israel Created Hamas'. orinocotribune.com 
By Mujamma Haraket — Apr 16, 2026 | The Palestinian Islamic organization Hamas is both an armed group and a political movement. It is supported by a large proportion of the Palestinian population, primarily due to its leading role in resisting Israel. | Despite its deep roots in Palestinian society, there is a pervasive, false narrative about the origins of Hamas that is widely promoted, particularly in the West — including among some sympathetic to the Palestinian national liberation cause. | That narrative goes like this: Hamas was encouraged or even created by Israel to undermine the secular Palesti…
(2026-04-21). RFK Jr. Won't Commit to Following New CDC Nominee's Vaccine Guidance. truthout.org In testimony before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Tuesday, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to say whether he'd commit to accepting policy advice from the nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) if she contradicted his anti-vaccine views. The hearing was meant to discuss budgetary matters… |
(2026-04-21). ICSE, ISC 2026 Results: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is declaring the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 reults on its official website results.cisce.org and cisce.org.
(2026-04-21). The Bezos Post Editorial Page Has Become a Mouthpiece for Pro-Billionaire Propaganda. progressivehub.net NATHAN ROBINSON | THE NATION…
(2026-04-21). Eluned Morgan's shock DARC announcement doesn't go far enough say campaigners. thecanary.co 
PARC Against DARC has been campaigning since 2024 against the US military's proposed DARC radar array in Pembrokeshire. Now it's spoken out on Eluned Morgan's surprise announcement which called for the UK government to 'pause' the DARC project while Donald Trump remains US president. The campaigners say that while they welcome any opposition to DARC […] | By
(2026-04-21). Meet John Ternus: The Engineer who replaces Tim Cook as Apple Head. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Monday (April 20, 2026) announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
(2026-04-21). Mozambican president visits Qinghai Province in NW China. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo leads a delegation to visit Banyan Village, Huzhu Tu Autonomous County, Haidong City, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 19, 2026.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). From the Landing at Leidesdorff to Leidesdorff Plaza our Golden Jubilee comes to life. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. lived an amazing adventurous life serving as rhe "African Founding Father of California" May 1966, the Negro Museum and Library Association dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza. Together, we will celebrate a Diamond Jubilee and preserve authentic California History.
(2026-04-21). Saturday 5/2: Anarchist-Utopian Potluck Picnic. indybay.org LAKE MERRITT (OAKLAND) BY THE PERGOLA, NEAR THE E-BIKE RACKS…
(2026-04-21). Friday 6/19: 2026 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowells Beach Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). Saturday 6/13: 35th Santa Cruz Juneteenth. indybay.org Laurel Park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). Facebook Takes Down Indybay Post re: Chevron Picket in Oakland. indybay.org Chevron asked Facebook to take down a post on Indybay's Facebook page about this month's Chevron picket on Telegraph Ave in Oakland, claiming an alleged violation of Chevron's trademark. Chevron is full of legal hot air – fair use of a trademark is permitted for purposes of commentary and criticism, but Facebook nonetheless complied with Chevron's take down demand and sent this notice to Indybay:…
(2026-04-21). 'I've become stronger:' Leqaa Kordia on life after ICE detention. mondoweiss.net 
One month after her release from ICE detention, Leqaa Kordia remains determined to challenge injustice. In an interview with Mondoweiss, Kordia discusses her arrest, the stories of the women she met in detention, and her Palestinian identity.
(2026-04-21). U.S. singer D4vd charged with murder over teen girl's death. ecns.cn Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged U.S. singer and social media figure D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered and decomposed remains were found last year in a Tesla registered to him.
(2026-04-21). Police arrest dozens, using tear gas to thwart rescue of beagles at Ridglan Farms. indybay.org On Saturday, law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse over 1,000 concerned citizens — teachers, doctors, nurses, students, families, Democrats, and Republicans — who came together out of concern for animal welfare.
(2026-04-21). Kerala Minister was asked about SSLC, Plus Two 2026 results date, his response. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10, and Plus Two or Class 12th board examination 2026 results in May.
(2026-04-21). Energy sector shows resilience in Q1. ecns.cn Chinas energy sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic depth in the first quarter of the year, with production of coal, crude oil, natural gas and electricity all hitting record highs for the period.
(2026-04-21). Saadi Shirazi: Master of Speech in Persian Literature. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran has been the land of literature for centuries. Saadi Shirazi is one of the Iranian poets with international fame. His poetry has become popular throughout the world.
(2026-04-21). Minab martyrs parents urge Pope to be voice of their children. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — In a letter to Pope Leo XIV, a group of families of the students martyred by a US missile attack in Minab on February 28 expressed their appreciation for the Pontiff and asked him to be the voice of their voiceless children.
(2026-04-21). Spain, Slovenia, Ireland push EU to suspend deal with Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Spain, Slovenia and Ireland have called on the European Union to debate suspending its association agreement with the Zionist regime.
(2026-04-21). Iran ready to respond to enemy ceasefire violations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters says that Iran's armed forces are ready to deliver decisive and immediate responses to enemy threats and violations.
(2026-04-21). Jeff Bezos' AI lab nears $38 billion valuation in funding deal, FT reports. tribune.com.pk 
Jeff Bezos' artificial intelligence lab is close to raising $10 billion in a new funding round, valuing the new startup called Project Prometheus at $38 billion, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing sources. | The fundraising comes amid strong investor enthusiasm for AI companies as heavy technology spending reshapes businesses across sectors. | JPMorgan and BlackRock are among the investors in the new round, the newspaper said, adding that the fundraising was expected to close soon but had not been finalised. | Read: Jeff Bezos's Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage | The startup is foc…
(2026-04-21). WB 10th Madhyamik Result 2026 Date Confirmed – Read Circular. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2026.
(2026-04-21). Chavez-DeRemer Stepping Down As Labor Secretary. portside.org Chavez-DeRemer Stepping Down As Labor Secretary |
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Thursday 4/23: Virtual Town Hall with Jeff Fauntleroy Sr. for Congress. indybay.org Zoom | www.drjefffordistrict13.org/events.html…
(2026-04-21). Oil, war and ecocide: The destruction of the Middle East. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-21). Effort targets irregular stock selloffs. ecns.cn China is intensifying its crackdown on irregular share disposals by listed companies' major shareholders, as new draft rules seek to reduce enforcement discretion, enhance market fairness and improve investor protections, officials and experts said.
(2026-04-21). Starmer's fall guy says No 10 pressured decision on Mandelson. thecanary.co 
On 17 April, we learned that Peter Mandelson had failed his vetting for the ambassador to the US position. Keir Starmer would blame the senior civil servant Olly Robbins for this, sacking him as a consequence. Now, the sacked Foreign Office chief has hit back: üö® NEW: Olly Robbins says there was an "atmosphere of […] | By
(2026-04-21). Pricing the Neighborhood w/ Ely Fair. mronline.org 
We speak with Ely Fair, who holds a Ph.D. in Economics from University of Missouri, Kansas City and studies structural inequality and poverty in urban geographies from a heterodox perspective. Examining the institutions responsible for social valuation, maintenance, and transformation at the neighborhood level, Fair focuses especially on the role of housing policy in the racialization of U.S. cities. During our conversation, Fair not only spells out important discoveries in this critical research, but also outlines several positive policy solutions designed to remediate the unjust development of urban geographies…
(2026-04-21). "We do have the money to pay for education. Unfortunately, it's been funneled away to pay for wars" : California Little Lake teachers walk out. wsws.org The strike by more than 200 Little Lake educators is part of a broader rebellion by teachers and school workers against poverty wages, healthcare cuts, overcrowded classrooms and the sabotage of struggles by the union bureaucracy.
(2026-04-21). Big Brother and the Israel Advocacy Machine. juancole.com (
(2026-04-21). Why securing a deal with Iran won't happen Trump's way? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The strategic and cultural blindness behind Washington's failed Maximum Pressure policy is the very reason that the Trump administration has not been able to reach a deal with Iran.
(2026-04-21). Saturday 4/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Great Book Robbery" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLx0……
(2026-04-21). Japanese PM sends ritual offering to notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of Japanese militarism and wartime aggression, on the occasion of its spring festival.
(2026-04-21). Iran rejects UAE's baseless accusations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman has condemned the groundless accusations leveled by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the arrest of several individuals in the Arab country on unfounded pretexts.
(2026-04-21). Interview given by Díaz-Canel to Kristen Welker for 'Meet the Press' (Part 2). mronline.org 
There is a Cuban community residing in the United States to which we must also provide opportunities both in the United States and in our country; an American public that could visit Cuba.
(2026-04-21). How deep-red Utah helped launch a portable plug-in solar movement. grist.org 
(2026-04-21). 42,000 University of California workers prepare to strike. wsws.org UC workers confront soaring living costs and worsening conditions, as past contracts expose the need to wrest control from the union bureaucracy.
(2026-04-21). Miliband distances self from Starmer after disastrous Commons appearance. thecanary.co 
On 20 April, Keir Starmer stood before parliament and attempted to justify making Peter Mandelson our ambassador to the US. While it was always inexcusable to hire the twice-disgraced Mandelson, the situation has looked even worse recently. As we now all know, Mandelson failed his security vetting but ended up in the position anyway. Starmer […] | By
(2026-04-21). Caught in the Crackdown: Cases Against Arrested Anti-ICE Protesters Keep Falling Apart. democracynow.org 
In cities across the country, from Los Angeles to Chicago to Minneapolis, residents have taken to the streets to oppose the militarized immigration sweeps, enforcement tactics and violence of ICE and Border Patrol under President Trump's second term. A new ProPublica and Frontline investigation looks at law enforcement's heavy-handed response to these protests, resulting in legally dubious charges that later unravel. | "The Department of Justice was labeling the people who were in the streets as domestic terrorists, as agitators, as extremists. They were rounding them up in large numbers,"…
(2026-04-21). EU to host Taliban officials for talks on deporting Afghans. newarab.com 
The European Union has been working on plans to deport those with no right to stay in the bloc back to
(2026-04-21). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-21). "They want to do to the TRNC what they wanted to do to Donbas" unitedworldint.com 
Speech at the 11th Congress of the Russian Rodina Party, held in Moscow on April 18, 2026. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek, the representative of the Vatan Party in Russia and UWI author, attended and spoke at the 11th Congress of the Russian Rodina Party, held in Moscow on April 18, 2026. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek, the representative …
(2026-04-21). Smart factories power China's growth rebound. ecns.cn Walk into a mid-sized electronics factory in Shenzhen today, and you might not find the assembly line workers you expected. Instead, robotic arms move with eerie precision, artificial intelligence-driven quality inspection cameras scan components at speeds no human eye can match, and a digital dashboard tracks every unit from raw material to finished product in real time. This is not a vision of the future; it is the present, and it is quietly reshaping what "Made in China" means for the global economy.
(2026-04-21). U.S. Personnel Who Died in Mexico Were Working for the CIA, Sources Say. theintercept.com 
Two Americans killed in Mexico, previously identified only as "staff from the United States Embassy," participated in a raid on a drug lab.
(2026-04-21). Iran prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that his country is prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield in case of a potential renewed aggression.
(2026-04-21). Morning milk tea in Yangon, afternoon hotpot in Chongqing: city weaves a denser 'Air Silk Road'. ecns.cn With the new direct passenger flight launched at the end of 2025, people in Myanmar can now enjoy morning tea in Yangon and afternoon hotpot in Chongqing.
(2026-04-21). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-21). Lufthansa closes regional carrier CityLine with immediate effect: An act of top-down class war. wsws.org With the immediate closure of its regional carrier CityLine, Lufthansa has immediately suspended around 1,300 pilots, stewards and stewardesses, and technical and other personnel.
(2026-04-21). Southern Poverty Law Center Says It Faces Federal Criminal Investigation. truthout.org The Southern Poverty Law Center is the target of a federal investigation, potentially over the use of paid informants to gather intelligence on extremist groups, the organization said in a statement Tuesday. Bryan Fair, the interim CEO of the Montgomery-based civil rights organization, said he does not know all the details of the investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice but believes it'… |
(2026-04-21). Pakistani political dissident says he's been assaulted and intimidated in Britain. thecanary.co 
Shahzad Akbar, an aide in Imran Khan's government, has told Declassified UK that he has been the target of a sustained campaign of "transnational repression" since fleeing to Britain following the US-backed 2022 regime change in Pakistan. The former Pakistani cabinet minister, barrister, and close ally of the currently incarcerated Imran Khan, told Declassified's Mark Curtis […] | By
(2026-04-21). Resistance to Trump is Organizing in Marin San Geronimo Valley. indybay.org Indivisiblesvg.com is now holding regular protest actions…
(2026-04-21). The "Global Progressive Mobilization" : A bankrupt spectacle in Barcelona. wsws.org The weekend conference was a bogus defense of democracy by parties and government leaders who have facilitated the rise of the fascist threat they claim to oppose.
(2026-04-21). We asked climate leaders what's keeping them inspired. Here's what they said. grist.org 
Climate action may be facing headwinds right now. But the passion, courage, and creativity that defined the climate movement for decades have not gone anywhere. Doctors continue to care for the health of their patients on a changing planet. Grantmakers continue to reach for new pots of funding to enable crucial climate and justice work. Communicators continue to share information in creative ways and drive cultural change, one mind at a time. | This Earth Month, Grist reached out to climate leaders across the country, to hear about how they're staying motivated and continuing to push forward. | Their responses…
(2026-04-21). AOC Renews Call to Oust Trump After Report on His Exclusion From Situation Room. truthout.org Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) is suggesting that a recent report on President Donald Trump's involvement in the Situation Room (or lack thereof) during the extraction of U.S. military airmen in Iran should prompt his cabinet members to consider removing him from office. The Wall Street Journal report in question details that Trump, upon learning that the two airmen's… |
(2026-04-21). Wrong, The Independent, the Atlantic Current Isn't on the Brink of Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com The Independent declaring a looming catastrophe based on one modeling study doesn't represent balanced, informed science reporting. Rather, it is acting as a promoter for an alarming, unlikely climate narrative, which may attract readers but simultaneously does a disservice to them and sound science itself.
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: San Francisco May Day Rally. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco…
(2026-04-21). War On Free Speech Expands To Detention, Sanctions Of Individuals. popularresistance.org The plutocratic power structure in the United States is clamping down on our right to know and to dissent by illegally detaining individuals who speak out or shutting down their access to financial services. Clearing the FOG speaks with political analyst Ali Alizadeh about the unlawful detention of Iranian public policy PhD student at Virginia Tech, Yousof Azizi, who is frequently a guest on major media outlets. The second guest is Rainey Reitman of the Freedom of the Press foundation, who discusses her new book, "Transaction Denied: Big finance's power to punish speech."
(2026-04-21). BRICS Payment to Use Digital Clearing Mechanism of Local Currencies. infobrics.org Several ideas are being considered for the betterment of the BRICS payment system, and a new proposal includes using the digital clearing mechanism based on the local currencies of member nations…
(2026-04-21). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.
(2026-04-21). Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West 'manifesto' has critics alarmed. aljazeera.com Palantir's 'manifesto' has been described as an 'AI-driven threat to humanity's existence' and 'technofascism'.
(2026-04-21). Paramount's purchase of CNN heralds a new Trump-friendly media empire. mronline.org 
The ultra-wealthy have long leveraged their capital to build sprawling media empires that narrow our public range of debate.
(2026-04-21). Iranian oil tanker crosses into country's territorial waters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Iranian oil tanker "Sili City" has entered the country's territorial waters with the support of Iran's Army Navy Force, according to the reports.
(2026-04-21). VIDEO: Iranian flag waved over Hormuz Island. en.mehrnews.com BANDAR ABBAS, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The footage shows that the sacred Iranian flag has been waved over the Hormuz Island.
(2026-04-21). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-21). US and Israel driving predatory world order', Amnesty warns. newarab.com 
Humanity is "under attack" from a predatory world order in which powerful states trample international law with near-total impunity, The organisation said 2025 was marked by widespread violations, systemic injustices and a collapse of accountability, with the
(2026-04-21). Reform pledges 400,000 deportations, which is easy to do when you don't know what money is. thecanary.co 
In the latest instalment of Reform's performative posturing on immigration, the far-right populist party has pledged to review all asylum claims from the last five years. They're claiming that a Reform government would deport anyone who claimed asylum after arriving in the UK on a visa. We'll leave aside for a moment the absolutely dire […] | By
(2026-04-21). Porto Alegre Conference: How not to fight fascism. wsws.org Far from representing a step forward in the construction of an international movement against fascism and war, the Porto Alegre Conference was a political platform for blocking the development of a revolutionary and independent struggle by the working class.
(2026-04-21). Tottenham Hotspur fights for survival. thecanary.co 
Tottenham Hotspur has spent years acting like they were too strong and too well run to ever be pulled into a relegation fight. Yet, with five games left in the 2025—26 Premier League season, Spurs are in the bottom three, win-less in 2026, and suddenly living week to week. Sky Sports summed up the headline […] | By
(2026-04-21). Israeli settler gunfire kills two including teen: Palestinian Authority. al-monitor.com The Palestinian Authority said Israeli settler gunfire killed two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, on Tuesday in the central occupied West Bank, while the Israeli military said it was reviewing the incident.An AFP photographer saw the bodies at the morgue of the hospital in Ramallah where they were taken soon after the incident."Two martyrs were killed by settler gunfire in Al-Mughayyir, east of Ramallah… and three others were injured," the Palestinian health ministry said, confirming the deaths previously reported by the Red Crescent.
(2026-04-21). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Weekly Friday Banner Drop for Palestine. indybay.org 598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-04-21). Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Effort to Force Hospitals to Halt Trans Youth Care. truthout.org On Saturday, U.S. District Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai issued a blistering 49-page written opinion vacating the Kennedy Declaration — the December 2025 declaration that threatened to revoke all federal funding, including Medicare and Medicaid, from any hospital or provider that offered gender-affirming care for transgender youth, a virtual death sentence for any hospital system. |
(2026-04-21). Daily Mail scores own goal with desperate attack on Green Party. thecanary.co 
The Daily Mail has attacked Zack Polanski's Green Party as "authoritarian". But considering that's bullshit, and in light of the Mail's long record of cheerleading for fascism, the Mail may be doing its elitist cause more harm than good. Tabloid desperation and Green anti-authoritarianism The Daily Mail had desperately picked up on a podcast comment from […] | By
(2026-04-21). Cuba Announces the Start of the 4th Elite Baseball League. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation announced today that "because of what baseball represents in the Cuban popular imagination," the IV Elite League will begin on May 2nd in stadiums of six qualified teams. | The governing body emphasized that the decision stems from baseball's deep roots in Cuban culture and national identity, and also reflects "a demand of the people"—ideas that set the tone for a call to reconnect with the fans. | According to official information, the tournament will take place "amid the current situation in the country," marked by "the intensificati…
(2026-04-21). White House sends delegation to deliver war ultimatum to Cuba. wsws.org While the last visit took place under conditions of a temporary diplomatic reopening, the latest delegation presented an ultimatum under threat of military aggression.
(2026-04-21). Reform's Richard Tice caught out using AI on photo of his supporters. thecanary.co 
On 19 April, scandal-ridden Reform MP Richard Tice posted on social media about his visit to Erdington, and how he feels a change in the political waters. The only problem? His 'supporters' appear to have been generated by AI. Richard Tice and his slop The far-right MP for Boston and Skegness claimed that: My team […] | By
(2026-04-21). People in Tehran condemns US-Israeli aggression, back Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The martyr-fostering people of the capital Tehran, with their massive presence on streets and main squares of the city, condemned the US-Israeli aggression against the country and voice their unwavering support for new Leader.
(2026-04-21). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.
(2026-04-21). Amnesty slams Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as 'voracious predators'. asiapacificreport.nz By Anealla Safdar in London The heads of Israel, Russia and the United States are leading the destruction of global human rights, says Amnesty International, describing them as "voracious predators" intent upon economic and political domination. "A global environment where primitive ferocity could flourish has been long in the making," Agnes Callamard, the head of…
(2026-04-21). DOJ fires U.S. immigration judges who ruled for pro-Palestine activists. mronline.org 
The firings occurred following rulings by each judge on separate deportation proceedings involving student-activists Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi.
(2026-04-21). Global South Awakening: World's Majority Is Rewriting the Rules. infobrics.org The Global South, representing 85 percent of humanity, is no longer content with a peripheral status. It is building parallel systems, challenging financial hegemony and demanding genuine multilateralism…
(2026-04-21). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-21). Borneo fire devastates thousands of Malaysia's poorest people. wsws.org This tragedy underscores the plight of hundreds of thousands of working-class people living in slum settlements in both the Malaysian and Indonesian parts of Borneo.
(2026-04-21). Starmer-Mandelson scandal shows FCDO is occupied by Israel. thecanary.co 
PM Keir Starmer stood in the House of Commons on Monday 20 April as he attempted once again to wiggle out of responsibility for his highly dubious decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US. However, Starmer seemed to expose himself as operationally inferior to Foreign Office officials. According to the PM, those […] | By
(2026-04-21). When depraves become heroes. strategic-culture.su Trump is not merely an individual sociopath — he is the system itself. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | And suddenly, the…
(2026-04-21). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-21). US boards Iran-linked tanker in Indian Ocean, vows pursuit of. al-monitor.com The Pentagon said that "international waters are not a refuge" for vessels under US economic sanctions.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Farage complains his candidates face racist abuse. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage has run multiple political parties which have sought to demonise migrants. This began with UKIP, which was followed by the Brexit Party, which morphed into Reform UK. Said parties have generally focussed on recent and first generation migrants, whether it was the Polish EU workers demonised by UKIP, or the refugees hounded by […] | By
(2026-04-21). Monday 4/20: No Monarchs 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…
(2026-04-21). Starmer pressured Foreign Office to appoint paedophile's mate Matthew Doyle. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's pressure on the Foreign Office to ignore Israel-supporting paedophiles' pals is not limited to Peter Mandelson. He did the same with 'Labour' peer Matthew Doyle, who has since been suspended for his support for convicted child sex offender Sean Morton. Starmer knew about Doyle's links to Morton when he appointed him. Which means […] | By
(2026-04-21). What are UFO files Pentagon plans to release? ummid.com The UFO files that the Pentagon plans to release refer to the official records, documents, and investigative reports related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as they have been officially named.
(2026-04-21). U.S. Labor Secretary to step down: White House. ecns.cn U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post amid an investigation into alleged misconduct, becoming the third cabinet member to step down during President Donald Trump's second term.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). US positive on Iran deal, says blockade on Iranian ports to stay. newarab.com The The two-week truce in the war is set to expire within days, and despite Iran's earlier ruling out a second round of
(2026-04-21). Sable in Noncompliance With Preliminary Injunction Blocking Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Restart. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 17, 2026 — A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge today rejected Sable Offshore Corp.'s request to rescind a preliminary injunction prohibiting the restart of an oil pipeline system on the California coast until and unless specific conditions were met. The company restarted the pipeline in March, despite the injunction.
(2026-04-21). Talk World Radio: Keith Kelleher on Organizing Workers. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about community and workplace organizing. Our guest Keith Kelleher was the founder of United Labor Unions (ULU) Local 880 (1983-5), then Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local …
(2026-04-21). Americans do not know Iranian nation: Turkish envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Turkish ambassador to Iran said in a meeting with the governor of Tehran that Americans have not known the Iranian nation over the past decades.
(2026-04-21). Apple says Tim Cook to become executive chairman, John Ternus next CEO. ecns.cn Apple said Monday that CEO Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the company's board of directors, while John Ternus, Apple's senior vice-president of hardware engineering, will become the company's next CEO effective Sept 1, 2026.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). UAE plans to de-dollarize oil market. infobrics.org The measure was seen as a "threat" by the US.
(2026-04-21). Trump envoy Barrack's embrace of sparks fury in Turkey. al-monitor.com Turkish opposition members say envoy Tom Barrack's remarks praising "strong leaders" and monarchies undermine Turkey's democratic tradition and embolden President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
(2026-04-21). Japan eases arms export rules, drawing public concern. ecns.cn The Japanese government revised its defense equipment export rules on Tuesday, allowing the overseas sale of a broader range of military equipment, including items with lethal capabilities, local media reported.
(2026-04-21). 'I Hadn't Anticipated Developing Empathy for Them, But You Can See How the Conspirituality Belief System Also Serves as a Set of Coping Mechanisms'. bylinetimes.com 
Liz Smith (left) and Noelle Cook in The Conspiracists. Photo: Page 75 Productions |
| The Conspiracists follows you both on a road trip across the US, meeting women drawn into the world of conspiracy theories. For Yvonne St Cyr, her involvement in the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol was one element of fighting a 'spiritual war'. Meanwhile, Tammy Butry became attracted to conspiracy following a number of traumatic life experiences, including her children being harmed in the 'kids for cash' scandal in which judges accepted financial kickbacks to send children to juvenile detention centres for min…
(2026-04-21). Judge Orders Release of Mother and 5 Children Held in ICE Jail for Nearly a Year. truthout.org A lawyer for a family that has spent close to a year at an immigration detention center in Texas at the insistence of the Trump administration demanded the family's release late Monday after a federal magistrate judge found that "requiring them to endure further detention… risks compounding the constitutional violation." "A federal court has determined [US Immigration and Customs Enforcement]'… |
(2026-04-21). 'Social cohesion' defence collapses in NSW court, exposing QLD speech laws. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). SBP receives $1b from Saudi Arabia, second tranche of $3b deposit. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Tuesday that the country has received $1 billion from the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia, marking the second tranche of a $3 billion deposit agreement with the Kingdom, in a post on X. | In the statement, the central bank said the funds were received "with a value date of 20 April 2026" as part of the financing arrangement recently agreed between the two countries. | State Bank of Pakistan has received funds of US$ 1 billion from Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the value date of 20April2026. This is the second tranche of the $3 billion deposit recen…
(2026-04-21). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Out: Check Full Toppers' List. ummid.com As many as 26 students from all across India have scored a perfect 100 percentile to top JEE Main 2026 Session 2 the result of which was announced by the NTA today i.e. Monday April 20, 2026.
(2026-04-21). Iran, Turkmenistan emphasize expanding transit, trade coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Officials from Iran and the Republic of Turkmenistan have stressed the need to expand cooperation in the fields of transit, trade and economy.
(2026-04-21). Here's What Happens When You Give Salmon Cocaine. portside.org Here's What Happens When You Give Salmon Cocaine |
(2026-04-21). Comicomment: U.S. threatens NATO exit, escalating alliance tensions. ecns.cn If Washington scales back its commitments while pressing Europe to assume more—and hints at an exit—it risks removing a cornerstone of the alliance. This could trigger a chain reaction, placing the transatlantic framework under mounting strain and raising the possibility that an already fragile organization could ultimately unravel.
(2026-04-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Teachers carried out a one-day strike over medical benefits in several major cities across Colombia last week, while 5,500 municipal workers in Montreal struck for three days to protest stalled contract negotiations.
(2026-04-21). Germany, France push for limited EU access for Ukraine. infobrics.org Ukraine will not achieve EU membership by 2027 despite Zelensky's promises.
(2026-04-21). Deaths in ICE Custody Skyrocket: 2026 Toll Reaches 17, on Average One a Week. democracynow.org 
As the Trump administration continues to rapidly expand its immigration jail system across the United States, we look at the rising death toll of people in ICE custody, the highest in over two decades. The causes of the deaths have varied, but they include at least one homicide. At least 17 people have died in ICE custody since January. | "I have never seen anything like this, where I'm seeing ICE reporting out at least one death per week," says Setareh Ghandehari, advocacy director at Detention Watch Network. "People are reaching the point of emergency for issues that could easily be deal…
(2026-04-21). Ceremony to honor relief, health workers held in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The ceremony of honoring the relief and healthcare workers was held in Tehran on Tuesday with the participation of Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Pir-Hossein Koolivand.
(2026-04-21). Picturesque tea mountain in central China's Hubei. ecns.cn Winding paths and scattered village houses blend into the serene landscape, composing a peaceful ecological scenery. | The tea gardens in Hefeng now cover more than 700 hectares.
(2026-04-21). Four Labour figures in Croydon East face vote-rigging charges. thecanary.co 
Four senior Labour figures are being charged following a criminal investigation into vote-rigging allegations in Croydon East. The allegations against them centre on irregularities in the Labour candidate selection process for the constituency. The Standard named the individuals involved as ex-Croydon councillor Carole Bonner, Unison organiser and prospective candidate Joel Bodmer, Shila Bodmer, and Gabriel Leroy. All […] | By
(2026-04-21). The Green New Deal has evolved. Now it's all about 'affordability.'. grist.org 
Eight years ago, three little words took hold of the environmental movement: Green New Deal. Part popular slogan, part political philosophy, the phrase described a sweeping agenda to create jobs, advance social justice, and combat climate change through major public investment inspired by the New Deal of the 1930s. The term made its way from hats and protest signs to the halls of power, where it shaped local and national policy. Progressives even
(2026-04-21). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-21). Is Couples Life Insurance Worth It? A Complete Guide for UK Partners. moguldom.com Planning your future as a couple involves more than just shared goals and dreams. It also means protecting each other financially in case the unexpected happens. Life insurance is a key part of that planning, and couples life insurance offers a streamlined way to secure protection for both partners under one policy. But is it …
(2026-04-21). Watch as Sultana ejected from Commons for telling truth, calling Starmer liar. thecanary.co 
Coventry South Your Party MP Zarah Sultana has been ejected from the Commons chamber for her — entirely correct — assertion that Keir Starmer is a "bare-faced liar". Zarah Sultana booted out by Speaker Zarah Sultana was referring to Starmer's evident lies to MPs about his appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the […] | By
(2026-04-21). Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO, John Ternus named successor. ptcnews.tv Apple CEO resigns: Apple has appointed John Ternus as its next CEO, signaling a significant leadership shift as long-time chief Tim Cook steps down after 15 years. | Ternus, who has spent 25 years at Apple and currently heads hardware engineering, will take over from September 1. Cook—credited with expanding Apple's market value by $3.6 trillion during his tenure—will transition to the role of executive chairman. He has led the company since 2011, succeeding co-founder Steve Jobs, who resigned due to health issues before his death. | At 50, Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and has been a key figure behind…
(2026-04-21). US official says gas prices have peaked despite Iran war. al-monitor.com US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that gasoline prices appeared to have peaked after a surge linked to the Iran war ⚪ a marked shift in tone a day after President Donald Trump publicly rebuked his earlier, more cautious outlook."I don't know the future of energy prices ⚪ often I will speculate or look at those things. I would say, gasoline prices, it looks like they peaked about a week or so ago," Wright told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
(2026-04-21). France probes alleged illicit cash flight from Lebanon. newarab.com 
The probe is the latest in France to look into alleged corruption linked to the
(2026-04-21). Algeria's ex-minister of industry jailed in high-profile corruption case. aljazeera.com Former minister among several people jailed in corruption case that saw prison sentences of between three and 10 years.
(2026-04-21). FMLN expresses solidarity with Cuba amid U.S. threats of aggression. radiohc.cu The Secretary General of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), Manuel "Chino" Flores, expressed his solidarity with the Cuban people, who are threatened with imperialist aggression from the United States. | In a press conference in San Salvador, Flores stated that the island suffers a criminal blockade, a people who aspire to a better life, with health and education, and who, despite the restrictions and aggressions, have a healthcare system capable of serving the entire world with medical brigades, as demonstrated during the pandemic when they were even able to produce vaccines. | "We will always…
(2026-04-21). Free Speech Under Fire: Glenn Greenwald Takes on Censorship, Hypocrisy, and the Politics of Fear. scheerpost.com Staff Glenn Greenwald dismantles the double standard at the heart of global free speech debates—rejecting censorship abroad while exposing how fear, foreign interference, and "national security" are used everywhere to justify silencing dissent. Glenn Greenwald doesn't take the easy route on free speech—and that's exactly the point. Answering the question "How Should Other Countries Respond …
(2026-04-21). Pentagon rift highlights tensions in U.S. defense leadership. ecns.cn A recent disagreement between U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has brought Washington's internal power struggles back into the spotlight, following recent personnel decisions and public remarks that exposed divisions within the Pentagon.
(2026-04-21). Animal Rights Activists Target Wisconsin Facility Accused of Breeding Dogs for Medical Experiments. democracynow.org 
Police fired tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets at hundreds of animal rights activists in Wisconsin on Saturday as they attempted to rescue about 2,000 dogs from a facility that breeds beagles for medical experimentation. The crackdown by Dane County sheriff's deputies left scores of activists injured; 25 people were arrested. Protesters were attempting to enter a property owned by Ridglan Farms, which agreed last fall to surrender its state breeding license and stop selling dogs to other laboratories by July 1 as part of a deal to avoid prosecution on animal mistreatment charges. A state judge found…
(2026-04-21). County blends preservation with tourism-led economic growth. ecns.cn Over the past two years, Chusum county in the Xizang autonomous region has made steady progress in cultural tourism development, drawing on its rich heritage and unique plateau landscapes to attract visitors and improve local livelihoods. At the center of this transformation is the Lhagyari Palaces, a site of deep historical significance that now plays a growing role in the local economy.
(2026-04-21). Deaths in ICE Custody Surge in 2026, Averaging 1 Every Week. truthout.org As the Trump administration continues to rapidly expand its immigration jail system across the United States, we look at the rising death toll of people in ICE custody, the highest in over two decades. The causes of the deaths have varied, but they include at least one homicide. At least 17 people have died in ICE custody since January. "I have never seen anything like this, where I'm seeing… |
(2026-04-21). US Air Force's A-10 Warthog jet spared retirement even after reported loss near Iran. geo.tv 
Staff Sergeant Keith Haas of the US Air Force adjusts equipment on an A-10 Warthog warplane at Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul April 17, 2002. — ReutersExtension preserves combat power, says USAF secretary.Arizona Sen Mark Kelly has fought to avert A-10's retirement.USAF warns A-10s…
(2026-04-21). 'Pigs as Pets': New Tool to Intimidate Indian Muslims. ummid.com In Delhi's Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs.
(2026-04-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Tuesday, April 21.
(2026-04-21). Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon. ecns.cn Adora Cruises, a Chinese flagship cruise company, unveiled its latest products and inaugural itineraries for its second Chinese-built large cruise ship in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Monday, aiming to further promote cruise culture and expand its presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-04-21). Ronaldo's 969th career goal sets course for Al-Nassr's win over Al-Wasl. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's 969th career goal set the course for Al-Nassr's victory over Al-Wasl in AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) Quarter-Final Sunday April 19, 2026.
(2026-04-21). Japan approves easing of arms export rules. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Japan's government has formally approved a revision of the so-called Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, effectively lifting restrictions on arms exports, including lethal weapons.
(2026-04-21). Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy. aljazeera.com Japan could soon sell weapons overseas, including fighter jets, in a shift from its decades-old pacifist policy.
(2026-04-21). From Das Kapital to Data Capital: AI as a potential new frontier for the exploitation of the working class. thecanary.co 
The digital revolution was sold to us as a tool for liberation. Instead, it's becoming the ultimate weapon for boss-class surveillance and the extraction of 'data capital'. The relationship between capital and labour has undergone a fundamental shift since Karl Marx put pen to paper for Das Kapital. Marx famously analysed how the ruling class […] | By
(2026-04-21). What's wrong with the image? (The big retirement lie?). onlineopinion.com.au Half of retirees have under $250k in super. Most rely on the pension. The reality of ageing in Australia is far from comfortable.
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Oakland Sin Fronteras: International Workers' Day March & Resource Fair. indybay.org Fruitvale Plaza, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2026-04-21). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-21). Preventing resurrection of militarism is Japan's due obligation: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Preventing the resurrection of militarism is Japan's due obligation and the strong will of the international community, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2026-04-21). 1 Chinese national missing after falling overboard near South Korea's Jeju. ecns.cn A Chinese national remains missing, after falling overboard from a cruise ship near South Korea's Jeju Island on Monday, according to the Chinese Consulate General in Jeju.
(2026-04-21). City of Birmingham Retirement and Relief System v Rex Tillerson, et al. wattsupwiththat.com I'd suggest this is potentially not just one attorneys office copying the 'homework' out of another office because of sheer laziness.
(2026-04-21). Monday 5/11: Community Dinner for East Bay Activists + Radical US History Quiz Contest. indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street in Berkeley…
(2026-04-21). US has no option but to drop excessive demands: Khatibzadeh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's deputy foreign minister says the United States has no option but to abandon its excessive demands and fully respect the rights of the Iranian people, adding that diplomacy is the only solution to the crisis.
(2026-04-21). Religion Means Respect: Namita Thapar, abused over Namaz benefits, reminds Hindus. ummid.com Namita Thapar, a healthcare professional who is being abused for highlighting the benefits of Namaaz in a strongly worded message dropped on social media, reminded the Hindus about the importance of respect for all religions.
(2026-04-21). Labor Sec. Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Accusations of Impropriety. truthout.org On Monday, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced her resignation from the department, amid multiple allegations against her and her family members regarding sexual misconduct, abuse of employees, and inappropriate communications with workers. The scandal likely runs deeper than her family circle, as several other aides within the department have resigned as a result of an internal… |
(2026-04-21). Desperate Labour double down on Green Party antisemitism smear. thecanary.co 
This article is part of a series looking at the British media's smear campaign against the Green Party in the May 2026 elections On 15 April, we reported that Labour gasbag Steve Reed was accusing the Greens of antisemitism. This was despite the antisemitism smear perpetrated by the Labour right having lost any impact. It […] | By
(2026-04-21). Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration. aljazeera.com Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump administration after the recent departures of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi.
(2026-04-21). Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world's top environmental award. aljazeera.com First all-women cohort of winners hails from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the UK and the US.
(2026-04-21). Israeli police arrest two ultra-Orthodox Jews for removing Israeli flags. aljazeera.com Two ultra-Orthodox Jews tore down Israeli flags in Beit Shemesh, before being arrested by Israeli authorities.
(2026-04-21). Iran Air to resume flights after 50-day hiatus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran Air has announced the resumption of domestic flights starting Wednesday, ending a 50-day pause caused by the imposed war.
(2026-04-21). foreign minister says US blockade of Iranian ports is an of. al-monitor.com April 21 (Reuters) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports was an "act of war" and thus a violation of the ceasefire."Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to resist bullying," he said in a post on X on Tuesday. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Muhammad Al Gebaly; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-04-21). PLA warns Japan after Strait transit. ecns.cn The provocative action by Japan in the Taiwan Strait will elicit resolute and strong responses from China's People's Liberation Army, according to military affairs observers.
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Students Rise Up on May Day: UC Santa Cruz. indybay.org UC Santa Cruz, 250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). Apple turns to hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age. tribune.com.pk 
Apple on Monday named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO, turning to another insider to steer the iPhone maker after Tim Cook as it navigates a world radically altered by artificial intelligence, a technology it has lagged on. | Cook, a supply-chain genius who boosted Apple's market value by $3.6 trillion in his 15 years at the helm, will stay on as executive chairman when Ternus takes over on September 1, Apple said in a statement. | Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has played a central role in reviving products such as the Mac, which has gained market share against PCs. Though he has kept a…
(2026-04-21). Animal rights activists storm Dane County dog breeding facility. indybay.org Hundreds of animal rights activists raided a controversial Wisconsin dog breeding and testing facility in Dane county Saturday morning, one day ahead of the expected protest.
(2026-04-21). Israeli man stabs wife to death, seriously wounds her 9-year-old son. haaretz.com Police say the 39-year-old suspect stabbed his wife to death and seriously wounded her son, calling emergency services afterwards. According to a Haaretz tally, 95 people have been murdered in Israel since the start of 2026, including eight women.
(2026-04-21). ICE Is Looking for Parking in New York City — For a 150-Vehicle Deportation Fleet. theintercept.com 
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is on the hunt for parking in Lower Manhattan — but they're not just circling the block waiting for a spot to open up. Instead, they're looking to rent out a whole parking lot. | ICE put out a call for information from parties interested in securing a contract with the agency for up to 150 parking spaces, according to a government procurement document posted online on April 16. The infamous immigration enforcement agency is looking for a lot in the vicinity of its Varick Street field office in Hudson Square, just south of downtown New York City's tony West Village…
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Legacy of Ping-Pong Diplomacy stands test of time. ecns.cn Time has had a significant impact over the past 55 years on many people, including the Chinese and United States table tennis players who took part in the groundbreaking Ping-Pong Diplomacy that started in 1971 and helped thaw the ice between the two countries.
(2026-04-21). A tumultuous month ahead for the economy and policy makers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-21). Disney carries out "massive layoffs," while Sony, SnapChat, Artnet do their own job slashing. wsws.org April so far has seen a wave of layoffs at Disney, Sony Pictures, at arts web platforms and in social media.
(2026-04-21). Dozens nabbed at Capitol during protest against Iran war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Dozens of veterans and military family members protesting the against war on Iran were arrested by US Capitol Police on Monday after they occupied the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC.
(2026-04-21). A stone testament to enduring ties>. ecns.cn The Lhagyari Palaces in Chusum county, Xizang autonomous region, stand as magnificent historical landmarks that reflect centuries of cultural exchange and ethnic integration between Tibetan chieftains and the central dynasties, according to historians and scholars.
(2026-04-21). Trump Administration Is Using Christianity to Justify Murder and Empire. truthout.org As a philosopher, I am known for bringing a deeply uncomfortable truth to bear upon the hegemonic, hierarchical, and privileged embodied reality of whiteness. My aim has been to shape a critical discourse and produce a body of philosophical writing that reveals the ways in which whiteness functions as a mask, as a veil, to cover over the history of its violence. It does this through acts of denial… |
(2026-04-21). When dry season never ends. globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-21). Mozambican president visits Qinghai Province to learn clean energy industry. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo leads a delegation to visit the Clean Energy and Green Computing Dispatching Center in Qinghai Province on April 19, 2026, where he learns about the province's advantages in clean energy resources and the development of its green computing industry.
(2026-04-21). Japan's drill role stirs unease. ecns.cn Japans plan to join a United States-Philippine military drill is raising questions over how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations can safeguard its neutrality and preserve its centrality, analysts say.
(2026-04-21). Death By Black Excellence. scheerpost.com By Sol Elias, Black Agenda Report. Misogynoir, a term meant to name the specific violence against poor and working-class Black women is now being used as a shield for political elites. Identity reductionism—often misidentified as and used interchangeably with identity politics, coined by the Combahee River Collective—has become one of the definitive political reflexes of our time: …
(2026-04-21). Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, warns security firm. geo.tv 
(2026-04-21). Federal prosecutors seize on California warehouse fire to criminalize anti-capitalist opposition. wsws.org Authorities have not officially confirmed a motive, but video posted by warehouse worker Chamel Abdulkarim points to anger over low wages and poor working conditions behind the Ontario, California, fire.
(2026-04-21). Global Sumud Flotilla disrupts cargo ship bound for Israel. aljazeera.com Activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla have disrupted a cargo ship they say carried materials for Israeli weapons.
(2026-04-21). In Numbers: China-Mozambique ties. ecns.cn It is the first state visit to China by a Mozambique's head of state in 10 years, and it is also President Chapo's first visit to China since taking office.
(2026-04-21). Trump says extension of ceasefire with Iran 'highly unlikely'. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said on Monday it is "highly unlikely" he would extend a two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached before it ends this week, according to a Bloomberg report.
(2026-04-21). Friday 4/24: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-21). Pakistan urges US, Iran to extend truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Pakistan on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to extend their two-week ceasefire, emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy.
(2026-04-21). Palace and West Ham Draw in Mid-table clash in English Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — Crystal Palace and West Ham drew 0-0 today in the 33rd round of the English Premier League. | Crystal Palace, stuck in 13th place in the English league, failed to capitalize on their home advantage at Selhurst Park to secure three points and continue their poor run of form after a defeat in their previous match. | In the seventh minute, the home side's center forward, Jorge Strand Larsen, had a chance to open the scoring with a right-footed shot from the edge of the box, but his effort went wide. | In the minutes that followed, West Ham began attacking Dean Henderson's goal with shot…
(2026-04-21). Indonesia's human rights body to investigate deaths of 12 Papuans in military operation. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights says it is investigating deaths of a dozen West Papuans in a military operation. The commission, known as Komnas HAM, says the incident took place last Tuesday in Kembru District in Puncak regency of Central Papua Komnas HAM said 12 civilians, including women and children, died as…
(2026-04-21). One in three young women in Africa have never tested for HIV — new study shows where the gaps lie. |
(2026-04-21). How US presidents shift controversial actions abroad to get around limits at home. |
(2026-04-21). The end of oil? As fuel shocks cascade, 53 nations gather to plan a fossil fuel phaseout. |
(2026-04-21). Mangaluru shipbuilding makes a comeback: 'Frisian Future' signals revival after long lull. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-21). Ethiopian editor seized from Addis Standard newsroom by unidentified men. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). When oil prices spike, where does the money go? |
(2026-04-21). Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment. |
(2026-04-21). Consent is a core principle in the Kamasutra — what we can learn from it today. |
(2026-04-21). ICE's heavy-handed immigration enforcement was tried once before — by Arizona's notorious sheriff Joe Arpaio in the early 2000s. |
(2026-04-21). Building Bridges With Historian Safiya Bukhara & Unionists Clarence Thomas & Chris Silvera. indybay.org
(2026-04-21). Placebo effect can work as well as real medicine — but your body may need permission to use it. |
(2026-04-21). What is a lingua franca? A brief history, from the Crusades to today. |
(2026-04-21). Trump's Tacky 'No Tax on Tips' Stunt. cepr.net
(2026-04-21). Hampshire College's demise is yet another blow to creative, outside-the-box options in higher education. |
(2026-04-21). Not getting enough physical activity may be harming your health: Here's what being sedentary does to your body. |
(2026-04-21). Supreme Court Sides with Big Oil, Sends Louisiana's Coastal Damage Fight Back to Square One. cepr.net
(2026-04-21). Periodismo basura: CiberCuba monetiza el dolor de los niños cubanos. cubadebate.cu El nuevo estudio del Observatorio de Medios de Cubadebate documenta cómo el medio oficial de la derecha anticubana, CiberCuba, convierte a niños, niñas y adolescentes en soporte de su relato, mediante la exposición reiterada de su imagen en contextos de vulnerabilidad. Una práctica que colisiona con la ley y con la ética periodística.
(2026-04-21). Minrex: Delegaciones de Cuba y EE.UU. dialogaron en La Habana. radiohc.cu 
El subdirector general a cargo de Estados Unidos del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba (Minrex), Alejandro García del Toro confirmó este lunes que delegaciones de ambos países sostuvieron recientemente un encuentro en La Habana, que se desarrolló ´de forma respetuosa y profesional ª. | En declaraciones al diario Granma, el diplomático precisó que participaron secretarios adjuntos del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU., y por la parte cubana, a nivel de viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores.Es un asunto sensible que, como hemos dicho, manejamos con discreción", afirmó. Foto: Cubaminrex | Según…
(2026-04-21). Fidel y la Comunicación Revolucionaria: Lecciones para el Siglo XXI (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øQué tiene que ver Fidel con la inteligencia artificial? øQué puede enseñarnos en un ecosistema dominado por algoritmos y plataformas que moldean lo que vemos y pensamos? øTiene sentido hablar de un líder del siglo XX en un mundo que discute sobre deepfakes y automatización del pensamiento? Si hoy la batalla por el poder pasa por la comunicación, øqué hicieron quienes lograron construir una revolución sin tener ninguno de los instrumentos actuales de la tecnología?
(2026-04-21). Labour/Tory support has dropped 37 points since last elections. thecanary.co 
As reported by Stats for Lefties, support for the two main parties — Labour and the Tories — has tanked: üó≥Ô∏è Ahead of local elections, how have polls shifted since the last time these seats were contested (in 2022)? ‚û°Ô∏è Ref +24.2üü¢ Grn +10.7üü Lib +1.7üîµ Con -15.5üî¥ Lab -21.6 Since last time these seats […] | By
(2026-04-21). Cuba cuenta con siete vacunas contra enfermedades infecciosas veterinarias. radiohc.cu Cuba cuenta, actualmente, con siete vacunas para combatir enfermedades veterinarias, las cuales tienen en común el hecho de ser las primeras y únicas formulaciones implementadas en la isla durante el período revolucionario. | Los inyectables son contra la viruela aviar, bronquitis infecciosa, bursitis infecciosa, neumoencefalitis aviar, carbunco sintomático, encefalomielitis equina e icterohemoglobinuria bacilar bovina. | La nación caribeña implementa de manera escalonada siete vacunas veterinarias con tecnología 100 por ciento nacional, cumpliendo con todas las normas y controles de producción emitidos por la Or…
(2026-04-21). Plata para Cuba en equipos mixto de Panamericano Senior de Judo. cubadebate.cu Cuba terminó este lunes con la medalla de plata en el torneo por equipos mixto del Campeonato Panamericano Senior de Judo de Panama, al caer en la final ante Brasil, nación que también ganó este fin de semana el individual, seguido por la Mayor de las Antillas.
(2026-04-21). Felicitan a presidente de Cuba por su cumpleaños 66. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este lunes múltiples felicitaciones con motivo de su cumpleaños 66, enviadas por miembros de organizaciones políticas y de masas, así como por directivos de instituciones del país. | A través de mensajes difundidos en redes sociales y medios oficiales, representantes del PCC, el Gobierno y diversas organizaciones destacaron la trayectoria del mandatario, su compromiso con la Revolución y su labor al frente del país en un contexto marcado por desafíos económicos y tensiones internacionales.
(2026-04-21). Cuba: IV Liga Élite de Béisbol comenzará el próximo 2 de mayo. radiohc.cu La Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Softbol informó este lunes que "por lo que representa la pelota en el imaginario popular cubano", la IV Liga Élite comenzará el 2 de mayo en estadios de seis equipos clasificados. | El organismo rector subrayó que la decisión responde a que el béisbol "está asido a las raíces culturales y de identidad nacional" y constituye, además, "un reclamo del pueblo", ideas que marcan el tono de una convocatoria que busca reconectar con la afición. | Según la información oficial, el torneo se desarrollará "en medio de la situación que vive el país", marcada por el "recrudecimiento del bloqu…
(2026-04-21). øCómo ha cambiado la Tierra en 58 años?: lo que revela la comparación entre las icónicas fotos de nuestro planeta del Apolo 8 y de Artemis II. cubadebate.cu Cuando el comandante del Apolo 8, Frank Borman, vio por primera vez la cara oculta de la Luna desde la ventana de su nave en 1968, quedó impactado por su aspecto desolador.
(2026-04-21). Copresidente de Nicaragua exige fin del bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El copresidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega exigió este lunes el fin del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos contra Cuba, al que calificó como una política injusta mantenida durante más de seis décadas. | Durante un acto en Managua, la capital nicaragàºense, por el Día de la Paz, el mandatario denunció que la Casa Blanca mantiene amenazas contra la nación caribeña, pese a la resistencia demostrada por su pueblo. | Ante los asistentes, entre ellos la copresidenta Rosario Murillo y representantes de la Asamblea Nacional, el Ejército y la Policía Nacional, Ortega afirmó: Se le o…
(2026-04-21). Ponderan Premio Casa de las Américas en su edición 66. radiohc.cu El presidente de Casa de las Américas, Abel Prieto definió este lunes al Premio Literario que cada año convoca la institución habanera como una señal de vida de la cultura revolucionaria y una gran victoria de Cuba. | Durante la inauguración del certamen, en la Sala 'Manuel Galich', de la entidad, el destacado intelectual reconoció la realización de esta edición 66, en medio de un complejo escenario recrudecido por las amenazas y pretensiones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de invadir la nación caribeña.En el encuentro convergen diversidad de autores y en esta oportunidad, pese a las circunstancias actuales que ob…
(2026-04-21). Diamond Jubilee – Leidesdorff Plaza – Historic Folsom – Rancho Rio de Los Americanos. indybay.org May 1966 at the height of the US Civil Rights Movement the Negro Museum and Library Association of Sacramento, Inc dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza to preserve authentic California History, today a failed BMB, DEI effort to fabricate reality remains hidden by design…
(2026-04-21). De quem é a culpa pela crise de opioides nos EUA? strategic-culture.su A raiz do problema está no caos institucional interno, nà£o em atores externos | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A crise…
(2026-04-21). Saturday 5/2: Monterey: May Day Strong. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-04-21). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-21). Lecce Draws and Remains in the Relegation Zone of Italian Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — Lecce drew 1-1 against Fiorentina today in the 33rd round of Italian football (Serie A) and remain in the relegation zone. | Eusebio Di Francesco's men failed to capitalize on their home advantage and the support of the fans at the Stadio Via del Mare to secure three points that would have lifted them from the bottom of the table. | The first goal of the game came in the fourth minute courtesy of Jack Harrison, who latched onto a through ball from midfielder Rolando Mandragora and slotted it into the back of the net. | Tiago Gabriel equalized for the home side in the 71st minute, hea…
(2026-04-21). Sanzioni alla Russia: cosਠl'Europa si fa male da sola. strategic-culture.su Antonio Maria Rinaldi | Segue nostro Mentre Mosca riorienta le esportazioni verso Asia e Paesi emergenti, l'Unione Europea paga energia più cara e perde competitività . Il risultato è una strategia che non indebolisce la Russia, ma pesa su imprese e famiglie europee. | Sanzioni ed energia: l'Europa tra velleità geopolitiche e autolesionismo economico | A oltre quattro anni dall'inizio del conflitto tra Russia e Ucraina, la politica sanzi…
(2026-04-21). Federal court orders release of El Gamal family after 10 months in ICE detention. wsws.org The ruling is a victory for Hayam El Gamal and her five children, but the family remains imprisoned and threatened with deportation as the Trump administration continues expanding the immigration police state and the network of for-profit detention camps.
(2026-04-21). Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea. tribune.com.pk 
Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a wooden shard after her overcrowded boat capsized, one of the few survivors of a disaster that left 250 missing and feared dead. | She was among the thousands of Rohingya Muslims who brave hunger and accidents on rickety boats each year to flee desperate conditions in camps in southeastern Bangladesh for countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia. | Hundreds die en route from hunger or accidents at sea, but the numbers keep growing as shrinking food rations caused by dwindling international aid push yet more to make t…
(2026-04-21). Colombia's main fact checker linked to far-right propaganda campaign. colombiareports.com Political news website La Silla Vacia has been linked to a far-right propaganda campaign that has been paid for by some of Colombia's most reactionary corporations. The campaign, "Project Jupiter," has been organizing "democracy workshops" for tens of thousands of workers and has been publishing content online to generate "fear / indignation / uncertainty" among …