(2026-04-05). Israel Is Implementing Its Gaza Strategy In Lebanon. popularresistance.org While the US-Israeli war on Iran and its economic repercussions on the global economy continues to be at the center of global media attention, Israel is in the process of re-drawing the map of the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon. If successful, Israel's plans could have regional and global repercussions. And yet, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon has barely made a blip on the Western media's radar. | Last week, Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, said that Israeli forces will not leave the south of Lebanon after the end of the current war. Katz's statements are in line with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin…
(2026-04-06). 'Torture and Degrading Treatment'. counterpunch.org 
"Israel must immediately release Gazan doctor Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya," UN experts said in a recent statement, in unequivocal terms. Dr. Abu Safiya was "subjected to torture and other cruel and degrading treatment," they said. His health condition is "dire." Many are already familiar with the iconic Palestinian doctor from Gaza. But the deserved and
(2026-04-06). America's Israel: The Moral Cost of Complicity. counterpunch.org 
The foisting of a Jewish state in the heart of Palestine was an arrogant imperial decision that has left a trail of carnage in West Asia; most recently, the genocide in Gaza. How much bloodletting will satiate Israel and its American enabler? In his lawless rabid tirade of 1 April, President Donald Trump threatened even
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Turn Up the Heat: No Tax Dollars for ICE, War, or Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/uscpraction/event/932037……
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Our Taxes, Their Wars: Stop Funding ICE, Empire, and Genocide. indybay.org Zionist Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street #2100, San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). Sunday 4/26: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-04-05). The witch hunt against the pro-Palestinian movement continues in Europe. radiohc.cu The president of Europalestina, Olivia Zemor, has been sentenced by a Paris court to two years in prison and placed on the blacklist of "terrorists." | A few days earlier, her husband, Nicolas Shashahani, had been arrested at his home at six in the morning. Far from being intimidated, Zemor is calling for mobilization."Israel's actions continue in Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and the West Bank, and the [French] government has been collaborating with those responsible since the beginning of this genocide. They will not stop us from supporting the people fighting against Israeli colonization. They will not intimidate us. W…
(2026-04-05). UK police arrest protesters near base used by US. al-monitor.com British police said they arrested seven people on Sunday at a protest near an air base in eastern England used by US forces, accusing them of supporting the banned group Palestine Action.Activists had gathered to protest the alleged use of the Royal Air Force Lakenheath base as a departure point for US aircraft involved in the war in the Middle East.The Lakenheath Alliance for Peace, which organised the protest, said the seven had been arrested wearing clothing with the message: "We oppose genocide, we support Palestine Action."
(2026-04-05). Gaza Farmland Is Destroyed, But Some Are Growing Food Even While Displaced. truthout.org Before the war, our home garden was more than just a patch of green. It was a refuge I retreated to whenever the world felt too heavy. Bougainvillea climbed the walls, and flowers in every color filled the corners — tended by my mother as if they were her own children. In one corner stood a pomegranate tree we had brought from a nursery in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza — a city long known as the… |
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Human Billboard for Gaza! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection in Berkeley by Milyar Cafe.
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-06). Cuba is Not Alone! Cuba Will Not Yield! An interview with Adrián Heredia, Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy, Washington, D.C. counterpunch.org 
I met Adrián Heredia, the Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. at the Cuba Under Siege conference on March 14th in New York City. Adrián had recently assumed his role at the Cuban Embassy in January 2026, shortly before Trump issued his libelous Executive Order of January 29th which labeled Cuba a
(2026-04-06). The Bomb and the Ayatollah: Islamic Just War and the Nuclear Question in post-Khamenei Iran. juancole.com
(2026-04-06). Secrets and Shortcuts: The US Uranium Enrichment Rush. counterpunch.org 
The United States keeps going to war over uranium enrichment. We started a war in Iraq over it after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, "We don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud," which later proved to be false. We bombed Iran's enrichment facilities in June 2025, with Trump declaring he had "completely and totally obliterated" them. Eight months later, we started another war with Iran over enrichment, even though the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found no evidence of a structured nuclear weapons program. Now Trump is considering sending special forces into Iran to physically seize…
(2026-04-06). Israel estimates 1,000 Iranian missiles still threaten it as war grinds into second month. scmp.com Israel has assessed that Iran still has more than 1,000 missiles capable of reaching it, while Hezbollah's arsenal in Lebanon includes as many as 10,000 shorter-range rockets, according to military briefings cited by Israeli media on the weekend. | In an interview with Channel 12, an Israeli air force officer provided the tally of remaining Iranian ballistic missiles in what appeared to be an official break from earlier refusals to disclose estimates of Tehran's arsenal. The estimate of 8,000 to…
(2026-04-06). 'Islamabad accord': Iran, US 'receive plan' to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire. geo.tv 
Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-06). Closing Air Spaces and Cracking Alliances: Trump's Growing Problem with Allies. counterpunch.org 
With the Iran War groaning along, the Trump administration is getting increasingly indignant. Plumes of childish anger can be seen coming out of the White House and Pentagon. Having joined an illegal, joint enterprise with Israel in attacking Iran, allies are proving increasingly unwilling to play along. That unwillingness gurgled to the top with Spain's announcement on
(2026-04-06). Artificial Intelligence Versus Human Stupidity. counterpunch.org 
Perhaps Donald Trump was persuaded—by his generals, by his buddies in Silicon Valley, by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—that American military superiority would make quick work of the Iranian military. In addition to the aircraft carriers, the Stealth bombers, the Tomahawk missiles, and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, Trump could also call upon the assistance of Claude and his buddies.
(2026-04-06). Chinese-made drone shot in Iran, Australia's diplomacy pivot: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down | 2. Lead scientist reveals true purpose of China's ultra-large underwater drone | 3. Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum…
(2026-04-06). Trump's Dual Obsessions are Colliding and China's Gaining Ground. counterpunch.org 
As global markets continue to churn under the weight of a month-long conflict in the Gulf, the strategic map of the world is shifting in a quiet but profound way. In Beijing, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar sat down with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for "in-depth" consultations. The meeting, ostensibly about bilateral ties, was in reality a
(2026-04-06). Federal Judge Halts Huge Forest Service Clearcutting Scheme West of Whitefish, Montana. counterpunch.org 
The primary reason we took the U.S. Forest Service to court — and won — over the Round Star Logging Project is because lynx critical habitat is the worst place for clearcuts, and the surest way to drive lynx to extinction is to allow the Forest Service to continue its massive deforestation of the West.
(2026-04-06). Lesson from the Iran War: Making Enemies Makes Us Poorer. counterpunch.org 
Our Secretary of Defense (or War) Pete Hegseth seems to be having a really great time killing people in Iran, but his live action video games come at a big cost — not just in lives, but in budget dollars. To be clear, the main reason to oppose this pointless war is its impact on
(2026-04-06). A Pakistani strike killed her son in rehab. Now an Afghan mother demands answers. scmp.com Samira Muhammadi hopes an international investigation can "extinguish" her pain after a Pakistani bombing killed her son and hundreds of other Afghans in the capital Kabul last month. | The March 16 attack hit a drug treatment centre and killed 411 people, according to Afghan officials. | A United Nations source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they had verified at least 250 killed, with more still missing.
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/10: The U.S. Empire is Burning – Community Discussion. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-06). Sunday 5/10: The Farmworker movement of the 1960s-70s: Its Roots, Its Triumphs, Its Challenges. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary | and on zoom: zoom.us/j/97942835240?pwd=daN2s0GQT6x3DS……
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Screening of "Crushing Wheelchairs" in honor of Luís Góngora Pat. indybay.org Artists' Television Access (ATA) | 992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-04-06). Sunday 4/12: Speak Out Socialists Organizing Meeting for International Day. indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-06). No More " Protective Orders" To Silence Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik & Other Workers. indybay.org Apple whistleblower Ashley Gjovik has been fighting for over five years after an illegal firing for trying to get Apple to stop poisoning her and other workers at her office which was located on a toxic dump site and also at her apartment which was next to an illegal Apple Fab factory. Now Apple with the support of a judge is trying to get a protective order to silence her about her health and safety complaints and illegal spying on her by Apple. She spoke out at the San Francisco Federal Court house.
(2026-04-06). Bolivia focuses on International Forum of Solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu Bolivian internet users closely followed the Fifth International Forum of Solidarity with Cuba, which was broadcast on the Ecos Latinos platform and concluded this Sunday with a presentation by activist Betsy Cuti. | Following Saturday's opening session, in which speakers concurred in denouncing the U.S. government's preparations for a direct armed attack against Cuba, Sunday ¥s session featured the participation of intellectuals from Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Bolivia. | Moderated by Dr. José J. Pacheco, Ramón Franquesa addressed the topic "The Attack on Cuba in the Current Geopolitical Situation," and D…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org Milyar Cafe, 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley…
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/3: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-04-06). Malik Muhammad has been tortured & disappeared by the state of oregon. indybay.org In the wake of a call-in campaign to get Malik out of solitary confinement (once again), something even more alarming happened.
(2026-04-06). Orban on the brink: could Hungary's election dent China's influence in Europe? scmp.com Major powers are closely watching Hungary's election next week — a vote seen as a referendum on Europe's right and crucial for Chinese interests in the EU. | Recent polls show self-styled "illiberal democrat" Viktor Orban's Fidesz trailing challenger Peter Magyar's Tisza Party by between 19 and 23 points among likely voters ahead of an election on Sunday that has been described as "Europe's most consequential".
(2026-04-06). Are Cheap Drones Going to be the "Blowback" Feared by U.S. Intelligence Agencies? counterpunch.org 
While our intelligence agencies and the Defense Department have long studied possible "domestic blowback scenarios" to our aggressive wars overseas, what happened last month was a troubling, unexplained reality. ABC News reported that the large Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB) in Louisiana, where B-52 bombers are stationed, "detected multiple unauthorized drones operating in our airspace
(2026-04-06). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: WEEKLY AIAC ANTI-IMPERIALIST MEETING. indybay.org Adobe Books 3130 24t St…
(2026-04-06). Musician's unions condemn Trump's attack against Bruce Springsteen. indybay.org Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda at the 3/28/2026 No Kings rally in Minneapolis.
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Vulgar, Criminal Easter Threat Enriches Iran. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Easter Sunday, God's chosen in the White House issued a vulgar and unbalanced posting on his "Truth Social" that epitomizes the insanity of his Iran War. Attending to it closely will help us understand how Trump has strengthened the government of the Islamic Republic and put it in control of global energy. Trump fondly imagines that he can dislodge Iran from this new ascendancy, but he is wrong, since it depends on sabotage, a sabotage that cannot be policed. | @realDonaldTrump‚Å© — unless you want everyone to think you've lost your marbles.
(2026-04-06). Solidarity with Cuba is not philanthropy, it's the future. radiohc.cu Showing solidarity with Cuba is not a superficial gesture or a sentimental concession in the rhetoric of charity; it is, in its deepest sense, a historical affirmation of the future. It is not an isolated moral act, but a conscious practice that challenges the very structure of social relations against contemporary capitalism.
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Stop Trump's Fascist War on Iran General Strike Now! Emergency Rally To Stop War! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-06). The US-Israel Culture of Annihilation. counterpunch.org In close coordination with the Israeli regime, Donald Trump has embraced Roosevelt's style of gunboat diplomacy without prior congressional authorization or a declaration of war but with far more violence and destruction. This is a man who came to politics not only undisciplined by the formalities and limitations of the presidential office or the Constitution but with the level of narcissism and egotism of a dangerous sociopath holding massive WMD. This is the lowest point in US political history.
(2026-04-06). How U.S. Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger in Cuba. counterpunch.org 
In Cuba today, food is rotting in the fields while families go hungry. On a recent trip to the eastern part of the island, I spoke with farmers who are watching their livelihoods slip away—not because they lack skill or dedication, but because they lack fuel, parts, and basic inputs. One farmer described fields ready
(2026-04-06). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Incompetence and Looming Global Catastrophes Intersect. juancole.com (
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/11: Lecture 7, Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: The Nabka. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-04-05). Night Stalker AH-6 Little Bird Helicopters Destroyed At Forward Landing Site In Iran. twz.com 
At least one burned-out AH/MH-6 Little Bird can be seen in photos of the austere airfield that served as a hub for the rescue of the F-15E WSO.
(2026-04-05). Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports. al-monitor.com April 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is possible by Monday, and that Iran was negotiating, Fox News reported on Sunday following an interview with the president. (Reporting by Susan Heavey, writing by Dan Burns)…
(2026-04-05). Pope Leo calls for peace, dialogue amid Ukraine, Iran wars in Easter mass. scmp.com Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call on Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica. | Leo, the first US-born pope, emphasised Easter's message of hope as a celebration of Jesus' resurrection after being crucified, in both the blessing and his homily.
(2026-04-05). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.
(2026-04-05). April Fools' Day has come and gone, but Labour seems determined to keep the joke running. thecanary.co 
April Fools' Day has passed. Yet here we are in 2026, with a Labour government that campaigned on hope and renewal, reduced to celebrating a measly £117 energy bill cut like it's the second coming — while warning us things might get worse again in just three months because of the Epstein war on the […] | By
(2026-04-05). FO Talks: The Epstein Files, Redactions and the Deep State Question. fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Fair Observer's Chief Strategy Officer Peter Isackson about the political and structural implications of the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. With millions of pages of documents now public and millions more still pending, the scandal has reignited scrutiny of figures across the political spectrum. Their conversation…
(2026-04-05). A decision changed Dr. Carlos Tamayo's life forever. radiohc.cu 
The life of Dr. Carlos Tamayo, who emigrated to the United States, is the recurring story of many Cuban healthcare professionals who have defected, and for whom this island is like a mother who always waits for her children, wherever they may be, with all their virtues and flaws. | A member of the Félix Varela Cuban Emigrant Club, this Cuban shares his testimony with Radio Havana Cuba. | For me, defection was a forbidden topic. | In Dr. Carlos Tamayo's case, his defection occurred while he was serving in Venezuela with the Cuban medical brigade. | For one, it's tacitly a betrayal of many things, leaving many thin…
(2026-04-05). Una decisión cambió para siempre la vida del Dr. Carlos Tamayo. radiohc.cu 
La vida del doctor Carlos Tamayo, emigrado a Estados Unidos, es la historia repetida de muchos profesionales de la salud cubanos que han desertado, y para quienes esta isla es como la madre que siempre espera a sus hijos estén donde estén, con sus virtudes y defectos. | Integrante del club de emigrados cubanos Félix Varela, este cubano comparte con Radio Habana Cuba su testimonio.Desertar para mí era un tema que estaba prohibido. | En el caso del Dr. Carlos Tamayo, su deserción se produjo desde su misión en Venezuela con la brigada médica cubana. | Para uno, tácitamente está traicionando muchas cosas, está dejand…
(2026-04-05). Presidente Maduro y su esposa llaman a la reconciliación en Venezuela. radiohc.cu En el marco de la celebración del Domingo de Resurrección, el presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro dirigió un mensaje a la nación y a los ´pueblos del mundo ª a través de su cuenta oficial en la red social X. | El mandatario, acompañado por su esposa, Cilia Flores, centró su publicación en una profunda reflexión espiritual basada en el pasaje bíblico de la resurrección de Lázaro. | En la primera parte del mensaje, fechado simbólicamente en Nueva York donde tanto el mandatario como su esposa se encuentran secuestrados desde el pasado 3 de enero, Maduro subrayó la conexión…
(2026-04-05). Bab el-Mandeb may prove to be The Gate of Tears. ummid.com The more critical issue regarding their involvement is whether Houthi rebels will attempt to disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively undermining Saudi Arabia's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West oil pipeline.
(2026-04-05). Trump draws criticism with fiery, foul-mouthed message threatening Iran. scmp.com US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarising rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran that sparked criticism on Capitol Hill and beyond. | "Open the F****n Strait, you crazy b******s, or you'll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!" the president wrote early on Sunday, renewing his threat to unleash heavy bombing on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran refused to unblock the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-05). Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarizing rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran that sparked criticism on Capitol Hill and beyond."Open the ____in' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!" the president wrote just after 8: 00 am, renewing his threat to unleash heavy bombing on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran refused to unblock the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-05). China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says. al-monitor.com BEIJING, April 5 (Reuters) – China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N. Security Council and make efforts to cool down the Middle East situation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone call, state agency Xinhua reported Sunday.Wang said the fundamental way to resolve navigation issues in the Strait of Hormuz is to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible, adding that China has always advocated political settlement of hotspot issues through dialogue and negotiation.
(2026-04-05). Iran Turns Hormuz Into A Toll Gate Challenging Petrodollar. popularresistance.org Iran has taken its control over the Strait of Hormuz to the next level, effectively moving toward a "toll booth" system on one of the world's most critical energy routes. According to Reuters, Iranian officials and lawmakers are actively considering imposing transit fees on ships passing through the strait, with proposals to charge countries for the movement of oil, gas, and even food supplies in Chinese Yuan. Bloomberg has further reported that vessels are increasingly being required to follow Iranian-coordinated routes and protocols, signaling a shift from free navigation to controlled passage.
(2026-04-05). Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports. al-monitor.com April 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure is Tuesday evening, according to an interview he gave to the Wall Street Journal on Sunday."If they don't do something by Tuesday evening, they won't have any power plants and they won't have any bridges standing," Trump told the Journal.
(2026-04-05). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com The latest developments in the Middle East war: – Trump deadline -US President Donald Trump appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating infrastructure attacks."Tuesday, 8: 00 P.M. Eastern Time!" he simply said on his Truth Social platform.- UK protest arrests -British police said they arrested seven people at a protest near an air base in eastern England used by US forces.
(2026-04-05). OPEC+ Production Plans Shadowed by Hormuz Closure. devdiscourse.com Eight countries in the OPEC+ oil cartel, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have committed to increasing oil production by 206,000 barrels per day in May amid global market instability. This decision comes despite the significant challenge posed by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing conflict in the region.
(2026-04-05). Iran says 'brotherly' Iraq's ships can use Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com The Iranian military said Iraq is exempt from shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz that have strangled global energy flows for weeks. | "Brotherly Iraq is exempt from any restrictions we have imposed on the Strait of Hormuz," Iran's military spokesman said in an Arabic-language video statement published by state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
(2026-04-05). Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump sets deadline for deal. scmp.com Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait on Sunday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". | Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran.
(2026-04-05). OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas, issues warning. al-monitor.com The OPEC+ oil cartel agreed on Sunday to again increase oil production quotas, while warning that repairing energy facilities, such as those damaged in the Middle East war, is "costly and takes a long time".For the second month in a row, OPEC+ countries ⚪ which include key oil producers Russia and Saudi Arabia, as well as several Gulf countries that have been targets of Iranian airstrikes ⚪ agreed to raise quotas by 206,000 barrels per day (bpd) from May.
(2026-04-05). Why Must India Continue to Maintain Military Control of the Saltoro Ridge? fairobserver.com During the Great Game (the struggle between Britain and Russia for control over parts of Central Asia), British officers extensively mapped trade routes and corridors across Afghanistan, Central Asia and the Iranian Plateau. British author Peter Hopkirk's works, such as The Great Game and Trespassers on the Roof of the World, describe the adventures of…
(2026-04-05). Mutual Aid Is A Lifeline For The Million People Displaced By War In Lebanon. scheerpost.com Food, clothing and shelter provided by mutual aid efforts in Lebanon are vital as Israel's escalating war triggers a growing humanitarian crisis. Mehk Chakraborty for Waging Nonviolence Before daybreak on March 2, in response to the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel from Lebanon. Israel …
(2026-04-05). As Trump Flounders For Israel's Agenda Netanyahu Claims Iran Is "America's War" thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/5/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-04-05). Martin Act to the rescue: Insider trading on Trump reversals in the legal crosshairs. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Currently unknown investors netted tens of millions of dollars in profit | by placing huge in the oil futures markets just 15 minutes before President Donald | Trump announced he was extending the deadline for strikes on Iran's energy | infrastructure by five days to allow for then turned into an additional 10 days—which meant little since U.S. and | Israeli bombing sim…
(2026-04-05). UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait lose water, energy infrastructure to Iran strikes. scmp.com Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. | Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvoes from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of February.
(2026-04-05). Global South nations are insulating themselves from the heat of US actions. scmp.com The US-Israeli strikes on Iran and ensuing conflagration offer a window into how the US-led order works. For all its contributions, it functions like an air conditioner — cooling the American centre by pumping hot air into the periphery. Aggressive interest rate hikes export inflation to emerging markets. Proxy wars outsource geopolitical risk to distant theatres. The United States stays cool while the Global South absorbs the brunt of the heat. | But the vents are closing: developing nations are…
(2026-04-05). Sky slammed for saying downed pilot adds 'human element' to Iran war. thecanary.co 
If you've followed the US and Israel's war on Iran, you know that many human beings have died as a result of this latest act of imperial barbarism. If you're an employee at Sky News, however, you may not have realised there was a 'human element' until a US pilot was shot out of the […] | By
(2026-04-05). At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday. al-monitor.com By Nazih OsseiranApril 5 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a statement.Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhoodin Beirut killed four people and injured 39 others, the ministry added.The strike on Kfarhata followed an overnight evacuation order by the Israeli military instructing residents to leave the village.
(2026-04-05). US-Israeli War on Iran: A religious project with three political goals. ummid.com As the current geopolitical events mirrored by biblical stories show, the US-Israel side is moved by a religious vision with three goals.
(2026-04-05). Trump reitera que desatará el "infierno" , Irán derriba más aviones y golpea infraestructura de EEUU e Israel. cubadebate.cu Tras no lograr que sus aliados entraran en la guerra y formaran una "coalición" para "abrir" el estrecho de Ormuz, Trump reiteró este domingo la amenaza de desatar el "infierno" contra Irán desde el lunes si se mantiene cerrada la estratégica vía marítima, mientras Teherán mantenía sus oleadas de represalia contra Israel y activos militares de EE.UU. en Medio Oriente.
(2026-04-05). US War Machine Is Built on Decades of Lies. The Assault on Iran Is No Exception. truthout.org The first casualty of war is the truth. This truism — understandably repeated at the outset of each new U.S. war — is proving itself once again. With all evidence pointing toward U.S. responsibility for the February 28 bombing of Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school, President Trump claimed that the attack "was done by Iran." In spreading this blatant misinformation, Trump was not in fact… |
(2026-04-05). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-05). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-05). Poll puts Green Party in joint first with Reform. thecanary.co 
The local elections are fast approaching, and it's the Green Party which seems to have all the momentum. A fresh example of this is a poll which has put the Greens level with Reform UK in first place: Remarkable poll this evening from Lord Ashcroft. The Greens in joint 1st place. We are replacing Labour […] | By
(2026-04-05). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-05). How to Open Savings Account Online in Just 3 Minutes. ummid.com Online Savings Accounts are becoming popular because they offer greater convenience and speed compared to traditional banking. Instead of visiting a bank branch and completing physical paperwork, users can open and manage their accounts digitally through a mobile app or online platform.
(2026-04-05). How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) – The rescue had unfolded with near‚Äëperfect precision. Under cover of darkness, U.S. commandos slipped deep into Iran, undetected, scaled a 7,000‚Äëfoot ridge and pulled a stranded American weapons specialist to safety, moving him toward a secret rendezvous point before dawn on Sunday.Then everything stopped.
(2026-04-05). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-05). Amnesty International Defends US Regime-Change NGOs. counterpunch.org Why are many Latin American countries shutting down nonprofit organizations? Amnesty International claims it has the answer: in every case, it's part of a drive to restrict human rights and "tear up the social fabric." Amnesty's new 95-page report (in Spanish, with an English summary), criticizes governments across the political spectrum for attacking what it calls "civil society organizations." But Amnesty ignores the history of many such organizations and therefore why governments might be justified in closing them. | To read this article, log in
(2026-04-05). Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin completes unloading in Matanzas. radiohc.cu The Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin departed Saturday morning from Matanzas Bay, after completing the transfer of 100,000 tons of crude oil delivered by the Russian Federation as a gesture of solidarity, the Cuba-Petroleum Union (Cupet) reported on its Facebook page. | The operations were carried out automatically and without incident at the deep-water dock of the Matanzas supertanker base, a facility with the capacity to receive vessels of up to 180,000 tons displacement. | Port authorities at Cupet confirmed that coastal shipping operations continue to transport the fuel to national refineries, where the Ur…
(2026-04-05). Arrive Alive: road safety tips. sanews.gov.za Arrive Alive: road safety tips | Traffic volumes along major corridors across the country are expected to increase as travellers return from various religious and holiday destinations. | With the majority of road crashes attributed to human behaviour, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has urged drivers, passengers and pedestrians to take responsibility for their conduct on shared roads. | Government continues to implement the 365 Days Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign throughout the year, aimed at reducing road accidents and fatalities. | "Our mandate is clear: to ensure that every South African who sets out o…
(2026-04-05). Makkah International Airport gets official nod. ummid.com The Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah is finally set to get its own international airport.
(2026-04-05). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-05). Diesel too dear? Give the vintage tractor a run. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-05). Sunday Taquitos Donald Trump's Egg Hunt. lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Ivan Ehlers.
(2026-04-05). Thursday 4/23: Mennonite Action April Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/mennonite-actio……
(2026-04-05). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-05). Cross-Border Days Of Solidarity Against Rigged Trade Agenda. scheerpost.com On July 1, trade officials from the U.S., Mexico and Canada will be meeting to consider changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — also known as NAFTA 2.0 — the largest and most consequential trade policy of either Trump's terms in office. The Trump administration and others are pushing a rigged trade agenda that puts …
(2026-04-05). Friday 6/19: 2026 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org Z Space | 450 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-04-05). LEVER WEEKLY: The Philosopher's Stonewalling. levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Join The Fight | | Here's what The Lever published this week: :
(2026-04-05). Back-To-Back Victories For Amazon Workers. popularresistance.org New York—In a one-two punch that sent shockwaves through C-Suites, Amazon's embattled workers—many suffering from abominably low pay and facing a company threat to replace 600,000 warehouse workers with robots—won two major victories in their long war to organize the e-commerce monopoly. | First, on March 31, a National Labor Relations Board mediator convinced the firm to not retaliate against any of them, nationwide, who exercise their right to strike. That win cheered the Amazon Labor Union, originally independent but now affiliated with the Teamsters, who announced the victory.
(2026-04-05). Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say. al-monitor.com April 5 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made his first visit to Syria to hold a meeting with his counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, two Syrian sources told Reuters on Sunday.The talks were linked to defence in light of the regional war, one of the sources, a government adviser, said. (Reporting by Timour Azhari; Editing by Hugh Lawson)…
(2026-04-05). ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics. truthout.org When Border Patrol agents who took part in Operation Midway Blitz left Chicagoland last November, then-Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asserted "we aren't leaving Chicago." The same day, reporters with the Sun-Times warned a government source told them that federal immigration agents may return in strength come spring. But as McLaughlin said, they never really left. |
(2026-04-05). Executing with Prejudice: Israel's Death Penalty Law. globalresearch.ca It was celebrated with ghoulish delight. | On March 30, the Israeli Knesset passed the The death …
(2026-04-05). DRC: Urban trees are natural CO‚ÇÇ stores that merit closer attention. globalvoices.org 
A new study shows that 1,759 tons of aboveground biomass is stored by Bunia's urban treesGlobal VoicesOverview of Bunia. Screenshot from the video "By early 2026, the city of Bunia will have a modern airport built in international standards" from the This article was first published on March 8, 2026, on
(2026-04-05). US commandos probed deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: media. geo.tv 
Members of the Special Operations Team of the Cypriot National Guard and US Navy Seals participate in a joint military training. — Reuters/FileWASHINGTON: American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours…
(2026-04-05). Mexican journalist Manuel Varese: "Solidarity among peoples will never cease to exist" radiohc.cu Manuel Varese was born in Oaxaca, Mexico. A journalist, political analyst, poet, and doctoral candidate in Latin American studies at UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico), he carries Cuba in his blood, in his memory, and in his activism. | His connection to the island began with a family story. His younger brother, Martín, was born prematurely. In Mexico, doctors couldn't diagnose why he cried incessantly. Someone suggested taking him to Cuba. There, a doctor examined him, touched his ear, and declared: he has a middle ear infection. They gave him treatment. The next day he stopped crying. "My dad held…
(2026-04-05). Mexico: Another manifestation of solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu The FARO Cosmos Cultural Center in Mexico City hosted the Second Cultural Day of Solidarity with Cuba, amidst the intensification of the US blockade that continues to impact the Caribbean nation. | During the event, organized by the Mexico City Cultural Outreach Department with the support of the Cuban Embassy, more than 40 boxes of dialysis catheters were donated to patients on the largest island in the Antilles. | The event, held this Saturday, also included activities such as the screening of a documentary about the historical ties between the two countries and a perfo…
(2026-04-05). Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics At St. John's University In New York. popularresistance.org Sixty-two years ago, St. John's University (SJU) in New York City became the site of the first major faculty strike in U.S. history — a year-long conflict that followed the firing of 33 teachers, including three priests, without due process. Now, the struggle over labor conditions has forced the faculty to once again mobilize, a move precipitated by the current college administration's abrupt announcement that it will no longer recognize two faculty unions or continue negotiations to hash out a new contract. | St. John's president, Rev. Brian J. Shanley, and Provost and Senior Vice President Simon Geir Mà&p…
(2026-04-05). SCOTUS Rules Against Trans Community on Transgender Day of Visibility. indybay.org On March 31, the day celebrated internationally as Transgender Day of Visibility, the US Supreme Court delivered a major blow to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The court rejected a Colorado ban on LGBTQ child "conversion therapy", ruling against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds. Demonstrators in Mountain View, CA said the announcement of the ruling was intentionally timed.
(2026-04-05). Artemis II: Venturing Beyond the Moon. devdiscourse.com The Artemis II crew embarks on a monumental mission aimed at eclipsing lunar exploration records. This journey, the first since 1972, takes three Americans and one Canadian astronaut past Apollo 13's maximum range from Earth, making them humanity's most distant travelers.
(2026-04-05). Thursday 4/9: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-05). What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the dramatic rescue of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran, but Tehran claimed the mission was "foiled".The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or fake images.Here is what we know based on public statements and media reports: – Who is the airman? -Little is known about his identity, but he was the weapons system operator sitting behind the pilot aboard the advanced F-15E fighter jet shot down last Friday.
(2026-04-05). Nepal PM Balen Shah joins Muslim family for lunch, video goes viral. ummid.com A video of the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, visiting a Muslim family and having lunch has gone viral.
(2026-04-05). US under Donald Trump is already in Stone Age. ummid.com If we look closely at the current United States landscape under the Trumpian 'MAGA' era, a very obvious realization emerges: America has already gone back to the Stone Age.
(2026-04-05). Ronaldo, Sadio Mane score brace as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Najma 5-2. ummid.com In a comeback match, Cristiano Ronaldo led from the front, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League 27th round Friday April 03, 2026.
(2026-04-05). Orban appears to blame Ukraine after explosives found on gas pipeline to Hungary. scmp.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday appeared to suggest Ukraine was involved in planning an act of sabotage after Serbia reported finding explosives on a gas pipeline used to transport Russian natural gas to the two countries. | Earlier on Sunday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said explosives "of devastating force" were found on the Balkan Stream pipeline near the village of Velebit on the Hungarian border.
(2026-04-05). Trump's 'billion-dollar giveaway' actually a refund to free us from costly offshore wind. wattsupwiththat.com In reality, this was a straightforward business transaction: return the lease money, cancel the projects and let the capital flow to energy sources that work.
(2026-04-05). Harlem, The Black Panthers, And The Return Of 'Power To The People'. popularresistance.org The echoes of 1960s Harlem—free breakfasts, Black Panther patrols, school protests and strikes—returned as I watched modern Black Panthers confront ICE outside Philadelphia City Hall. A late-January 2026 documentary from Radio-Canada followed their patrols and confrontations with officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report brought back memories of the movement's heyday in the 1960s, when I was an honorary member. | The history of the Black Panthers is deeply tied to protests for civil and political rights, particularly for Black Americans, but also for other marginalized c…
(2026-04-05). Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance. truthout.org As federal agents and their state and local supporters began terrorizing communities on Jan. 20, 2025 with renewed vigor granted them by the Trump administration, something happened that may have surprised some observers: Clergy showed up. Not just with humanitarian work like food pantry boxes or grief counseling, but with their bodies, their preaching, their prayers, their public presence and… |
(2026-04-05). UPSC CSE 2026: Jamia Millia RCA invites applications for free coaching. ummid.com The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and women who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam 2026.
(2026-04-05). Friday 4/10: Film Screening & Fundraiser for the Prairieland Defendants. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-05). Zelenskiy's Middle East Diplomacy: Strengthening Security and Cooperation. devdiscourse.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday to discuss enhancing security, as part of Kyiv's initiative to share its military know-how in the Middle East following the Iran conflict.
(2026-04-05). Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown. scheerpost.com Marianne Dhenin for Truthout After the House of Representatives passed bills to send $10 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in January, the nation's largest union of registered nurses published a demand that Congress abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "Nurses demand the removal of immigration enforcement agents from communities, the abolition of ICE, and accountability …
(2026-04-05). 'We got him': Trump confirms rescue of airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-04-05). Another Reform candidate has praised Enoch Powell. thecanary.co 
On 4 April, we reported that a Reform UK candidate was exposed for posting positively about Enoch Powell. That candidate was Brett Muscroft, and we've since learned he isn't the only Powell fanboy that Reform are set to run in the upcoming local elections: Next we have Arnold Tabor, candidate for South Elmsall and South […] | By
(2026-04-05). Two Bold Proposals to Tax Wealth Across the Land. scheerpost.com Wealth tax proposals from Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren show a growing appetite to rein in the rich. Chuck Collins for Inequality.org How can the U.S. reverse democracy-distorting concentrations of wealth and power? A federal annual wealth tax must be part of the equation. The richest 0.1 percent — the top one-thousandth of households, …
(2026-04-05). Climate experts say spring is coming earlier. How will that affect agriculture and ecosystems? grist.org 
As a row crop farmer in St. Joseph, Missouri, Joe Lau said he's noticing more extreme weather these days. | Warmer seasons throughout the year. Quarter-inch predictions of rain stamped out by storms that bring 3 inches. Increased pressure from pests on his corn. He's also noticed that spring is coming earlier. | The USA National Phenology Network "I have allergies bad,"
(2026-04-05). Jacob Between Judaism and Islam: Are Jews Deceivers? muslimskeptic.com Jacob/Ya'qub (peace be upon him) occupies a central and enduring place in both Judaism and Islam, though the theological framing of his significance differs across the two traditions. In Judaism, Jacob's importance is inseparable from his transformation into Israel (Yisrael), the name bestowed upon him after he supposedly "wrestled" with "the divine being" in Genesis …
(2026-04-05). Trump says US will target infrastructure on Tuesday. al-monitor.com By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said in a Truth Social post that "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran." (Reporting by Bo Erickson; editing by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-04-05). Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, Israel announces 'security buffer'. scmp.com An Israeli air strike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a four-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a statement. | Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhood in Beirut killed four people and injured ‚Äå39 others, the ministry added. | The strike on Kfarhata followed an overnight evacuation order by the Israeli military instructing residents to leave the village.
(2026-04-05). Calling Iran a "Civilizational State" Is Not Wrong; It Is Incomplete. globalresearch.ca The campaign has degraded systems and eliminated senior figures, yet it has failed to produce the decisive political collapse Trump and Netanyahu expected. | Iran …
(2026-04-05). US commandos went deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: media. al-monitor.com American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump announced that the crew member had been recovered "safe and sound."Tehran said this week it had shot down an F-15 warplane, the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war. Washington has not confirmed the details of how the fighter went down.
(2026-04-05). Afghanistan wants US$10 billion in trade deals with Central Asia. scmp.com Afghanistan aims to increase trade with Central Asian countries to US$10 billion within the next three or four years, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said on Sunday. | Trade with Central Asian countries to Afghanistan's north came to about US$2.7 billion in 2025, itself a significant increase over previous years, Muttaqi said.
(2026-04-05). Russian wheat freighter sinks after attack by Ukrainian drones. scmp.com A cargo ‚Å ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of Azov after coming under attack from Ukrainian drones, a Russia-installed official said on Sunday, leaving one person dead and two ‚Äåmissing. | Vladimir Saldo, Moscow-installed leader of the Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine's Kherson region, said the attack happened on Friday but crew members were unable to make known what had happened to them until Sunday.
(2026-04-05). Minnesota Cuban Film Festival builds bridges. radiohc.cu Building cultural bridges between the people of the United States and Cuba has been one of the purposes of the Minnesota Cuban Film Festival since its inception. The festival returned to Minneapolis for its seventeenth annual edition. | For Greg Klave of the Cuban Committee in Minnesota, an organization that participated in coordinating the seventeenth festival, this year's event marked a long history of collaboration with the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Film Society. | In comments to Prensa Latina, Klave referred to the presentation of films by emerging direct…
(2026-04-05). Wednesday 5/6: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-04-05). What's the Importance of the Newly Revived Russia-US Interparliamentary Dialogue? globalresearch.ca Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna hosted a delegation of Russian lawmakers who visited DC after the sanctions upon them were temporarily lifted.
(2026-04-05). Trump and the Pentagon Will Collapse America Into Darkness. Pete Hegseth is a "Weapon of Mass Destruction" globalresearch.ca There are varying reports regarding the number of generals and admirals Hegseth has fired, with numbers ranging between now 23 to 34.
(2026-04-05). Cesar Chavez at 95: Debunking the Myth. indybay.org The real history of Cesar Chavez and the history of the UFW is important for working people today…
(2026-04-05). Petition opposing Israel's death penalty needs help to hit 100k signatures. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, Israel has passed a law which will permit them to execute Palestinian prisoners. In response to this, Katharina Amanda Adler created a petition on the Parliament website. Should this petition hit 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for a debate in Parliament. Currently, it's fast approaching that target: You can sign the […] | By
(2026-04-05). Nikola Vasilj Shines as St. Pauli Struggles against Relegation. devdiscourse.com Nikola Vasilj showcased exceptional goalkeeping skills in St. Pauli's 1-1 draw with Union Berlin on Sunday.
(2026-04-05). 'If India tries to…': Pakistan warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict in retaliation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Kolkata has now been added to the list of places Pakistan has warned India about, but like before, these warnings were broad and had no proof. | Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said on Saturday that if there is any future conflict, it will not stay near the border and could reach deep inside India, even mentioning Kolkata as a possible target. | He said that if India tries any "false flag" operation, Pakistan would respond strongly and could take the conflict to Kolkata. He also claimed that such a plot might involve using their own people or detainees and blaming it on terrorism, but h…
(2026-04-05). Ukraine and Syria Forge Path to Enhanced Security Collaboration. devdiscourse.com Ukraine and Syria have reached a significant agreement to enhance their security cooperation, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's recent remarks. The Ukrainian leader, who is currently touring Middle Eastern countries, met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss mutual growth in military expertise.
(2026-04-05). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-04-05). Trump's Bizarre Iran Speech Horrified the World. juancole.com By Jeb Lund | Truthdig Contributor | — | Trump's April 1 Iran speech may mark the moment Trump became America, forever, in the eyes of the world. | (
(2026-04-05). "Casualty Cover-up" : The Pentagon Is Hiding U.S. Losses Under Trump in the Middle East. globalresearch.ca Almost 750 U.S. troops have been wounded or killed in the Middle East since October 2023, an analysis by The Intercept has found. But the Pentagon won't acknowledge it. ; ⚪ To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate …
(2026-04-05). Journalist demands damages from MP who called him a Jew hater. thecanary.co 
Independent journalist and Canary contributor Jody McIntyre has claimed victory over Labour MP Mike Katz. At the same time, he's saying the situation isn't over until Katz pays damages: MAJOR UPDATE: Pleased to announce that in response to our legal demands and the generous contributions of my supporters, Labour peer Mike Katz has now deleted his defamatory […] | By
(2026-04-05). Trouble For Nexstar Merger That Would Create Mega-Network For MAGA. popularresistance.org It's not exactly breaking news that President Donald Trump endlessly attacks the media, or that his administration lapdogs quickly echo his gripes. But there's one official who has stood apart, and he's done so by not only mimicking Trump, but by remaking the US media in his boss's image, most recently by rushing through local TV broadcast giant Nexstar's takeover of Tegna. | "Unlike his predecessors, Carr isn't just another corporate lawyer," Rolling Stone's Matt Bai (3/17/26) wrote about Brendan Carr, Trump's Federal Communications Commission chair: | He is a cultural claims adjuster, a pasty-faced, soft-spoken…
(2026-04-05). Trump's 'We got him!' hides the terrifying reality of near-failed CSAR mission deep in Iran. hindustantimes.com Deep inside Iran, the U.S. military pulled off one of its most daring rescue missions in recent history — a 48‚Äëhour race to recover a downed airman before Iranian forces could capture him. After an F‚Äë15E Strike Eagle was shot down during ongoing war operations, both crew members ejected, but only the pilot was quickly recovered, leaving a missing weapons systems officer stranded behind enemy lines. What followed was a massive, high‚Äërisk operation: hundreds of special operations troops, dozens of warplanes and helicopters, and advanced cyber and space ass…
(2026-04-05). 'We got him: Donald Trump announces rescue of missing pilot of F-15 from Iran. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A second US pilot who was shot down over Iran has been rescued and is now safely out of the country, a senior official said. This rescue mission was one of the most difficult operations | 'We got him: Donald Trump announces rescue of missing pilot of F-15 from Iran…
(2026-04-05). Cuba reaffirms commitment to developing relations with Finland. radiohc.cu The Cuban government on Sunday expressed its interest in expanding bilateral ties with Finland. | Through its profile on X, the Cuban Foreign Ministry reaffirmed "the commitment to developing relations between our countries." | The statement comes on the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Finland | Finland, or the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. | Its cap…
(2026-04-05). Christians mark Easter in solidarity with war-hit south. al-monitor.com Lebanese Christians marked Easter Sunday by turning their prayers to the south, where villages remain trapped by fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.This year's celebrations were dedicated to "people in the south," said Jenny Yazbek al‚ÄëJamal, as she left mass at a church in Beirut's northern suburb of Jdeideh.With family living in the region, the 55-year-old said she feels like "one of them". It is not only Christian villages suffering in this war added al-Jamal, who leads the parish choir.
(2026-04-05). 'Kansas Was Going To Be The First Domino That Fell': Red States Are Making Lists Of Trans People As Surveillance Ramps Up. scheerpost.com States including Kansas, Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee are looking to collect information about people who sought gender-affirming care or changed gender markers on documents Nick Fulton for Prism Kansas, Texas, Indiana, Tennessee, and other states are creating lists of trans people, moves that advocates say would make it nearly impossible to exist in a trans …
(2026-04-05). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-04-05). Ballet Nacional de Cuba recordará al maestro José Parés en próximas funciones. cubadebate.cu El maestro y bailarín puertorriqueño José Parés (1926-2006), una de las personalidades más destacadas en la historia del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, será recordado en su centenario durante las próximas funciones de la compañía con la representación de una de las obras en las que brilló especialmente su arte, "La fille mal gardée".
(2026-04-05). Ballet Nacional de Cuba recordará al maestro José Parés en próximas funciones. cubadebate.cu El maestro y bailarín puertorriqueño José Parés (1926-2006), una de las personalidades más destacadas en la historia del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, será recordado en su centenario durante las próximas funciones de la compañía con la representación de una de las obras en las que brilló especialmente su arte, "La fille mal gardée".
(2026-04-05). El orgullo de ser joven revolucionario en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Con un mensaje de saludo y felicitación del Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez, en toda Cuba se celebraron actividades culturales y deportivas para recordar, este 4 de abril, las fechas fundacionales de las organizaciones infantil y juvenil del país. | En su perfil de twitter, el mandatario cubano cubano publicó: ´Les corresponde canalizar creativamente el talento, la energía, y el entusiasmo natural de la niñez, la adolescencia y la juventud en ambientes sanos, libres de violencia, enajenación y drogas. No olvidemos a (Julio Antonio) Mel…
(2026-04-05). UNE prevé afectación de 1 752 MW en horario pico este domingo. cubadebate.cu En su parte para este domingo, la Unión Eléctrica informa sobre las incidencias en la generación térmica. Para el horario pico, se estima una disponibilidad de 1 278 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 000 MW, con un déficit de 1 722 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 752 MW en este horario.
(2026-04-05). Irán derribó dos aeronaves militares de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Medios de prensa iraníes informaron este domingo que dos aeronaves militares de Estados Unidos fueron derribadas durante operaciones vinculadas a ataques contra Irán, lo que representa las primeras pérdidas de este tipo en un conflicto en más de 20 años. | De acuerdo con los reportes, un caza F-15 fue abatido, tras lo cual uno de los pilotos logró eyectarse, mientras se activaron operaciones de búsqueda y rescate para el segundo tripulante. | Además, se informó que un avión de ataque A-10 fue alcanzado cerca del estrecho de Ormuz. Su piloto consiguió dirigir la aeronave hacia el espacio aéreo de Kuwait antes de s…
(2026-04-05). Guardianes de la vida y la salud. radiohc.cu 
Los egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) de La Habana, hoy se han convertido en guardianes de la vida y la salud de sus pueblos, tal como lo concibiera el líder de la Revolución Fidel Castro al dejarla inaugurada el 15 de noviembre de 1999. | De sus aulas han egresado 31 676 profesionales de 122 países en sus más de 25 años de fundada, quienes se han consagrado al más noble y humano de los oficios: salvar vidas y preservar salud. | Una de ellas es la chilena, Amaya Candia Neira, que siempre soñó con ser doctora y su país no le ofrecía oportunidades para acceder a la educación superior por no…
(2026-04-05). Irán derribó dos aeronaves militares de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Medios de prensa iraníes informaron este domingo que dos aeronaves militares de Estados Unidos fueron derribadas durante operaciones vinculadas a ataques contra Irán, lo que representa las primeras pérdidas de este tipo en un conflicto en más de 20 años. | De acuerdo con los reportes, un caza F-15 fue abatido, tras lo cual uno de los pilotos logró eyectarse, mientras se activaron operaciones de búsqueda y rescate para el segundo tripulante. | Además, se informó que un avión de ataque A-10 fue alcanzado cerca del estrecho de Ormuz. Su piloto consiguió dirigir la aeronave hacia el espacio aéreo de Kuwait antes de s…
(2026-04-05). México, una muestra más de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El FARO Cosmos de la Ciudad de México acogió la II Jornada Cultural de Solidaridad con Cuba, en medio del recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos que continúa impactando a la nación caribeña. | Durante el evento, organizado por la Dirección de Vinculación Cultural de la capital mexicana, con el apoyo de la Embajada cubana, tuvo lugar la donación de más de 40 cajas de sondas para diálisis destinadas a pacientes en la mayor isla de las Antillas. | La cita, celebrada este sábado, también incluyó actividades como la proyección de un documental sobre los lazos históricos entre ambos países y la present…
(2026-04-05). México, una muestra más de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El FARO Cosmos de la Ciudad de México acogió la II Jornada Cultural de Solidaridad con Cuba, en medio del recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos que continúa impactando a la nación caribeña. | Durante el evento, organizado por la Dirección de Vinculación Cultural de la capital mexicana, con el apoyo de la Embajada cubana, tuvo lugar la donación de más de 40 cajas de sondas para diálisis destinadas a pacientes en la mayor isla de las Antillas. | La cita, celebrada este sábado, también incluyó actividades como la proyección de un documental sobre los lazos históricos entre ambos países y la present…
(2026-04-05). Cuba lamenta fallecimiento del destacado actor Jorge Losada. radiohc.cu El Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas (CNAE) confirmó el fallecimiento este domingo del destacado actor Jorge Losada, figura que contribuyó a enaltecer la cultura de la nación desde una obra consagrada a la escena. | En su mensaje, la entidad lamentó el deceso de Losada, al que consideró un referente para varias generaciones de artistas y públicos, gracias a su versatilidad y entrega. | Con su muerte, el país despide a una "figura imprescindible de la escena cubana", cuya carrera comenzó en la radio como declamador, en la década de 1950, y "se extendió con éxito al teatro, la televisión y el cine ª. | S…
(2026-04-05). UNE prevé afectación de 1 752 MW en horario pico este domingo. cubadebate.cu En su parte para este domingo, la Unión Eléctrica informa sobre las incidencias en la generación térmica. Para el horario pico, se estima una disponibilidad de 1 278 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 000 MW, con un déficit de 1 722 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 752 MW en este horario.
(2026-04-05). Papa León XIV: Que callen las armas y cambien los corazones. radiohc.cu 
El papa León XIV imploró en este Domingo de Pascua, por una paz que se logre a partir del diálogo y no por la fuerza, para poner fin a los actuales conflictos que hacen sufrir a la humanidad. | En su mensaje Urbi et Orbi, pronunciado al mediodía desde la logia central de la Basílica vaticana, ante unas 60 mil personas congregadas en la Plaza de San Pedro, el sumo pontífice pidió "a Dios, que conceda su paz al mundo asolado por las guerras y marcado por el odio y la indiferencia". °Que quienes empuñan las armas las depongan! °Que quienes tienen el poder de desatar guerras elijan la paz! °No una paz for…
(2026-04-05). Cita de la enseñanza del ballet concluyó en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu El XXXI Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet celebró este sábado su gala de clausura en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba, en La Habana, luego de varias jornadas de actividades. | Como cada año, el evento constituyó una plataforma para talentos en formación, maestros y profesionales de varias naciones, quienes arribaron a la cita para confraternizar e intercambiar experiencias. | El programa incluyó conferencias especializadas, talleres y clases magistrales, entre otras acciones. | Organizada por la Escuela Nacional de Ballet 'Fernando Alonso', la cita propició el aprendizaje en…
(2026-04-05). Provincia del centro de Cuba inaugura primera solinera del país para uso comunitario. radiohc.cu 
El Proyecto de Desarrollo Local (PDL) Gomate inauguró este sábado la primera solinera de la central provincia cubana de Villa Clara, instalación que genera electricidad, para uso colectivo, a partir de fuentes renovables y opera desligada del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN). | La instalación, ubicada en el Consejo Popular Virginia, de la ciudad de Santa Clara, cabecera del territorio, constituye un estímulo para experiencias similares en todo el país. | Julio Ernesto Gomate Morales, director del PDL, declaró a la ACN que ´la iniciativa consiste en facilitar corriente de base solar para prestar ser…
(2026-04-05). Cita de la enseñanza del ballet concluyó en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu El XXXI Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet celebró este sábado su gala de clausura en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba, en La Habana, luego de varias jornadas de actividades. | Como cada año, el evento constituyó una plataforma para talentos en formación, maestros y profesionales de varias naciones, quienes arribaron a la cita para confraternizar e intercambiar experiencias. | El programa incluyó conferencias especializadas, talleres y clases magistrales, entre otras acciones. | Organizada por la Escuela Nacional de Ballet 'Fernando Alonso', la cita propició el aprendizaje en…
(2026-04-05). Por el bienestar animal: øPor qué prevención y enfoque por Una Sola Salud? cubadebate.cu Este 7 de abril, "Día Mundial de la Salud", celebraremos la jornada conmemorativa que desde 1950 marca, además de actividades alegóricas a la salud, un motivo para reflexionar sobre los desafíos de la salud a nivel global y sobre cómo los abordaremos desde nuestra labor profesional, la ciencia y la tecnología.
(2026-04-05). Cubanos por ratificar clasificación al tenis de mesa para Santo Domingo 2026. radiohc.cu Los equipos cubanos de tenis de mesa, que desde mañana lunes enfrentarán varios torneos en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, tienen como primer objetivo confirmar los cupos que ya poseen por ranking. | Pese a la privilegiada situación, las formaciones de la mayor isla de las Antillas deberán tener presencia en el torneo clasificatorio a los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026, previstos del 24 de julio al 8 de agosto. | Ese será el primer momento a vivir ahora en el Pabellón de Tenis de Mesa del Parque del Este, donde son esperados más de 200 competidores para intervenir, también, en el…
(2026-04-05). Por el bienestar animal: øPor qué prevención y enfoque por Una Sola Salud? cubadebate.cu Este 7 de abril, "Día Mundial de la Salud", celebraremos la jornada conmemorativa que desde 1950 marca, además de actividades alegóricas a la salud, un motivo para reflexionar sobre los desafíos de la salud a nivel global y sobre cómo los abordaremos desde nuestra labor profesional, la ciencia y la tecnología.
(2026-04-05). Lamentan fallecimiento del reconocido actor Jorge Losada Moreno. cubadebate.cu El reconocido actor Jorge Losada Moreno falleció en horas de la madrugada de este domingo. Figura imprescindible de la escena cubana, protagonizó más de 60 obras en el teatro. Su trabajo se extendió al cine y a espacios televisivos de amplia repercusión, y fue subdirector del Estudio Lírico de La Habana junto a la soprano Alina Sánchez.
(2026-04-05). Relatora de ONU alerta sobre "deriva autoritaria" bajo Gobierno de Noboa en Ecuador. cubadebate.cu La relatora especial de la ONU sobre la libertad de asociación y asamblea, Gina Romero, advirtió que Ecuador se encuentra hoy en una "deriva autoritaria" y urgió a detener el deterioro del espacio cívico en el país sudamericano bajo la presidencia de Daniel Noboa.
(2026-04-05). Sigue en Europa la caza de brujas contra movimiento de apoyo a Palestina. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de Europalestina, Olivia Zemor, fue condenada por un tribunal de París a dos años de cárcel. Los pretextos de esta persecución política son propios de la caza de brujas, denunciaron activistas. Se trata de criminalizar una lucha política. Los países europeos intentan silenciar a los movimientos de apoyo a Palestina.
(2026-04-05). Cubanos por ratificar clasificación al tenis de mesa para Santo Domingo 2026. radiohc.cu Los equipos cubanos de tenis de mesa, que desde mañana lunes enfrentarán varios torneos en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, tienen como primer objetivo confirmar los cupos que ya poseen por ranking. | Pese a la privilegiada situación, las formaciones de la mayor isla de las Antillas deberán tener presencia en el torneo clasificatorio a los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026, previstos del 24 de julio al 8 de agosto. | Ese será el primer momento a vivir ahora en el Pabellón de Tenis de Mesa del Parque del Este, donde son esperados más de 200 competidores para intervenir, también, en el…
(2026-04-05). ONU: Relatora alerta sobre retroceso democrático en Ecuador. radiohc.cu La relatora de Naciones Unidas para la libertad de asociación y asamblea, Gian Romero, expresó su preocupación por lo que calificó como un retroceso democrático en Ecuador, marcado por persecuciones políticas y denuncias de desapariciones forzadas contra líderes sociales. | A través de publicaciones en su perfil de X, Romero señaló que existe un "deterioro cívico" en ese país, y cuestionó las medidas adoptadas por el Gobierno de Daniel Noboa, en particular las dirigidas contra organizaciones no gubernamentales críticas de la situación política y social. | Un ejemplo de mecanismo represivo hacia las organizaciones…
(2026-04-05). Papa León XIV: Que callen las armas y cambien los corazones. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV imploró en este Domingo de Pascua, por una paz que se logre a partir del diálogo y no por la fuerza, para poner fin a los actuales conflictos que hacen sufrir a la humanidad. | En su mensaje Urbi et Orbi, pronunciado al mediodía desde la logia central de la Basílica vaticana, ante unas 60 mil personas congregadas en la Plaza de San Pedro, el sumo pontífice pidió "a Dios, que conceda su paz al mundo asolado por las guerras y marcado por el odio y la indiferencia". °Que quienes empuñan las armas las depongan! °Que quienes tienen el poder de desatar guerras elijan la paz! °No una paz for…
(2026-04-05). Cuba mourns the passing of renowned actor Jorge Losada Moreno. radiohc.cu Renowned actor Jorge Losada Moreno passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to an official statement from the National Council of Performing Arts (CNAE). | An essential figure in the Cuban stage, his career began in radio as a declaimer in the 1950s and successfully extended to theater, television, and film; his versatility and dedication made him a role model for several generations of artists and audiences, the source added. | He starred in more than 60 plays, including *La verdad sospechosa*, *Las preciosas ridículas*, and *Llévame a la pelota*. He distinguished himself during his time at th…
(2026-04-05). 'Nothing prepares you': The invisible lives of carers in the UK. aljazeera.com Thrust into the isolated world of caring, a daughter learns how other sole carers cope, some under immense strain.
(2026-04-05). Yemen's Houthis claim cluster missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion airport. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthi military spokesman has claimed responsibility for a strike on Israel's Ben Gurion airport in Jaffa.
(2026-04-06). Gulf oil exporters seek alternative routes as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist. ecns.cn The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for over a month, prompting major Gulf oil producers to accelerate efforts to secure alternative export routes.
(2026-04-06). Iran authorizes passage of ships carrying essential goods to its ports through Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has authorized the passage of ships carrying essential and humanitarian goods through the Strait of Hormuz to it ports, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday.
(2026-04-06). Wang Yi: Ceasefire a fundamental solution to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn A ceasefire and an end to hostilities in the Middle East represent the strong appeal of the international community and constitute the fundamental solution to ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-04-06). Conflict fuels price fears, deepens political rifts in U.S. ecns.cn People across the United States are beginning to feel the economic impact of the Iran war, which began on Feb 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran.
(2026-04-06). EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains. ecns.cn More than a month after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the economic fallout is reaching American fast-food chains, where rising energy and commodity costs are squeezing margins and weakening consumer demand.
(2026-04-06). Iran remains defiant amid rising threats. ecns.cn Iran kept exchanging fire with Israel and the United States on Friday, with strikes expanding beyond military sites to civilian infrastructure, as Washington issued the latest threat to strike Iranian bridges and power plants.
(2026-04-06). Iran's IRGC says hit Israel-linked vessel, ship ablaze. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Saturday that it had hit an Israel-linked vessel with a drone, setting it on fire.
(2026-04-06). What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit. ecns.cn What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit?It could serve as a resilient backup in the event of disruptions to terrestrial networks and provide essential computational support for future deep-space exploration missions.
(2026-04-06). Xi extends greetings to president-elect of Myanmar. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Min Aung Hlaing on his election as Myanmar's president on Friday, highlighting China's willingness to work with the Southeast Asian country and its president-elect to further promote bilateral relations.
(2026-04-06). Guardians of the South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducted patrols to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
(2026-04-06). NATO at a crossroads: U.S. threatens to walk away. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump recently expressed during an interview that he is "strongly considering" pulling the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), labelling the alliance a "paper tiger" and declaring that American membership is now "beyond reconsideration."
(2026-04-06). Joint initiative aims to boost talent in NEV sector. ecns.cn A consortium to jointly cultivate highly skilled talent in the new energy vehicle sector was launched on Friday in Bangkok with support from partners across China and Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen cooperation in green transport and technical education.
(2026-04-06). Qingming Festival holiday drives tourism surge. ecns.cn The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival when people pay tribute to the deceased and honor their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
(2026-04-06). China tightens power bank safety rules, sets 2027 deadline. ecns.cn China has issued a new mandatory national standard for power bank safety, set to take effect on April 1, 2027, introducing stricter requirements to reduce risks such as overheating, overcharging and internal short circuits, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). Gallup poll: China surpasses the U.S. in 2025 global approval ratings. ecns.cn China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup World Poll data published on Friday.
(2026-04-06). Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash. ecns.cn China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). Probe underway into failure of rocket launch. ecns.cn The maiden flight of the TL 3, a new heavy-lift model of liquid-propellant carrier rocket, built by Beijing-based private rocket maker Space Pioneer, was unsuccessful on Friday afternoon.
(2026-04-06). 'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences. ecns.cn As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
(2026-04-06). Sandstorm hits Beijing, with over 60% traced to southern Mongolia. ecns.cn A sandstorm swept Beijing on Friday as dust was carried in from upstream regions, with southern Mongolia a major source of airborne particles affecting the capital, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). Colorful, creative kites fly over Adelaide. ecns.cn The sky over Adelaide in southern Australia came alive with hundreds of kites in various colors, sizes and shapes as the Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 opened on Saturday.
(2026-04-06). China launches crackdown on organized crime, seeks public tips. ecns.cn Public security authorities across China have launched a campaign targeting organized crime groups known as the "six bullies," while urging the public to report suspected illegal activities, according to official notices issued since March.
(2026-04-06). Nation expands digital yuan network. ecns.cn China's latest move to expand its digital yuan operator network by adding a dozen new banks signals an acceleration in the central bank's push to extend the digital currency's reach and embed it deeper into the country's financial infrastructure, according to official sources and experts.
(2026-04-06). From sightseeing to immersion: How foreign travelers are redefining tourism in China. ecns.cn Say goodbye to whirlwind, checklist-style sightseeing—foreign visitors to China are discovering entirely new ways to experience the country.
(2026-04-06). Qingming in ancient Chinese poetry: Shared longing in spring. ecns.cn
(2026-04-05). Bioproduction drives push for greener growth. ecns.cn In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable solutions to drive development, an innovative production paradigm is quietly revolutionizing industries. Industrial exhaust is being converted into fish feed, used cooking oil into jet fuel, and crop straw into biodegradable film.
(2026-04-06). Israel doubts U.S.-Iran talks, prepares for extensive strikes, source says. haaretz.com According to a political source, Israel is struggling to assess what the consequences of a breakdown in the talks would be, and whether Trump would allow a large-scale attack on civilian infrastructure…
(2026-04-06). Iranian missile attack hits Tel Aviv area: 5 wounded, medics say; at least 20 impact sites reported. haaretz.com
(2026-04-06). My The Isaiah Scroll was removed from view due to the war, when Israel needs it more than ever. haaretz.com With its poignant passages about beating swords into plowshares, this biblical manuscript is powerfully resonating. A rare exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript at the Israel Museum opened — and closed — within days…
(2026-04-06). military is following suit with police to curb anti-government protests. haaretz.com Israelis seeking to protest against the government do not expect much from the politicized police National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has created. Defense Minister Israel Katz is determined to make the army go the same way ahead of the upcoming elections…
(2026-04-06). police are weaponizing the law to silence dissent. haaretz.com
(2026-04-05). Two killed in Haifa Iranian missile strike, searches for two others ongoing. haaretz.com Rescue teams continue careful operations at the six-story building; an 82-year-old man was rescued in serious condition, four others feared trapped, and a gas balloon explosion ignited a fire. Efforts include tunneling, reinforced beams, and heavy machinery to reach the missing residents…
(2026-04-05). Why main airport remains closed while Gulf flights continue. haaretz.com More than 80 percent of Iran's missiles and drones are aimed at Gulf states, yet flights from Doha and Dubai to Paris and New York remain widely available. In Israel, Iran has succeeded where Hamas and Hezbollah failed after October 7: closing the country's main gateway to the world…
(2026-04-05). Passenger cap on outbound flights From Israel to rise to 100. haaretz.com Departures from Ben-Gurion International Airport will double to two an hour, with 30 percent of seats reserved for humanitarian cases. The threat of Iranian cluster missiles hitting a passenger plane, however, has kept the number of flights heavily restricted…
(2026-04-05). Despite the Netanyahu promises, the IDF admits it disarm Hezbollah. haaretz.com With the IDF stretched thin, Israelis exhausted, southern Lebanon destroyed, and the U.S. admitting that it was not ready for such a long campaign, it seems that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are the only ones prepared for a long and costly war…
(2026-04-05). Diaspora Jews, if you care about Israel — fight Jewish terrorism. haaretz.com Jewish terrorism functions as part of the Netanyahu government's toolkit, and since the outbreak of war with Iran, violent settlers have dramatically escalated their attacks on Palestinians. If you love Israel — hold it accountable, now…
(2026-04-05). another Israelis, Palestinians team up to protest death penalty. haaretz.com Rare West Bank protest brings together activists from both sides who warn Israel is 'moving in the opposite direction' of a solution…
(2026-04-05). Former Israeli chief rabbi says God will Supreme Court justices for ruling on the Sabbath. haaretz.com In a Saturday evening sermon, Former Sephardi chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef said God would 'destroy' the judges for desecrating Shabbat, later clarifying that he was not calling for a hit on them. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid called for a police investigation of Yosef's 'wild incitement'…
(2026-04-05). Israeli lawmakers urge Netanyahu security cabinet to occupy southern Lebanon, evacuate entire population. haaretz.com Coalition lawmakers, in an effort led by an MK from Netanyahu's Likud party, called for the 'full occupation' of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River and urged the security cabinet to reject the IDF's plans to establish only a narrow security strip…
(2026-04-05). Jerusalem demolishes homes for construction violations — if Palestinian. haaretz.com In several cases the municipality has halted enforcement proceedings when the building was transferred to the ownership of Israeli settlers, a Haaretz investigation reveals…
(2026-04-05). Israeli justice minister pushes security cabinet to order police to defy court on protest size during wartime. haaretz.com Yariv Levin: The High Court of Justice 'completely contradicted the Home Front Command's professional position.' Court had ordered police to allow at least 600 at Tel Aviv's Habima Square and at least 150 at three other locations…
(2026-04-05). and How Ukraine turned the seas against Russia. haaretz.com Using explosive drone boats launched far from the home front, Kyiv has expanded its war on Russia's shadow fleet, striking tankers thousands of kilometers from the front lines…
(2026-04-05). At anti-war protests, safer as a horse than a human. haaretz.com Police made sure to escort their horses to an underground shelter during missile fire, while detained anti-war protesters were made to shelter in a glass apartment lobby, breaching army guidelines — and their right to not get blown up…
(2026-04-05). Kazakhstan: Feminist Activist Facing Criminal Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Zhanar Sekerbayeva, feminist activist from Kazakhstan. | © Private | (Berlin, April 6, 2026) — Kazakhstan's prosecuting authorities have filed criminal charges for battery against a feminist activist who was aggressively accosted at a café in Astana, the capital, while meeting with feminist and queer colleagues and friends, Human Rights Watch said today.The charges, brought on March 26, 2026, follow an investigation into Zhanar Sekerbayeva, which appears to have been in retaliation for her activism for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights. The first hearing i…
(2026-04-05). Singapore: Drop Charges against Human Rights Defender. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Human rights activist Jolovan Wham arrives at the State Court in Singapore, February 21, 2019. | © 2019 REUTERS/Edgar Su | (London) — The Singaporean government should immediately drop all charges against a human rights activist, Jolovan Wham, for organizing and participating in peaceful gatherings, Human Rights Watch, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Amnesty International, and CIVICUS said today.Wham is scheduled to stand trial at Singapore's State Court on April 6, 2026, facing three charges under the Public Order Act for his alleged participation…
(2026-04-06). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-04-06). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-04-05). How France Turned Lavrov's Platform into a Strategic Communication Operation. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian information doctrine operates on a consistent premise: that the openness of Western media systems is a vulnerability to be exploited. Granting an adversary access to a national broadcast platform at a moment of maximum diplomatic exposure is either a vulnerability or a prepared position. On March 26, France's principal public television channel, France 2, …
(2026-04-05). The Securitization of Everything. moderndiplomacy.eu The Vocabulary Shift That Changed the Rules Something happened to the word "security" over the past decade, and the consequences are still playing out. It used to have a reasonably clear meaning. Security was about borders, armies, intelligence agencies, and the physical protection of states and citizens — a domain with defined edges. Trade policy …
(2026-04-05). The US-Iran war is more of a geoeconomic game and less of a geopolitical one. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Sanjay Turi and Praveen Sothwal* In the 1960s, there were various domestic social welfare programs in the US. Very high defense spending and the need to sustain its rivalry with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), particularly the proxy war in Vietnam, forced the US to print more dollars than it had gold …
(2026-04-05). Israeli strikes kill 4 Palestinians in Gaza ceasefire breach. newarab.com 
(2026-04-06). Appeals court reinstates $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority. newarab.com 
A $656 million judgment against The decision from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes a decade after it first tossed out a verdict against the
(2026-04-05). Israeli rescuers search for the missing after Iran attack. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Israel army says it underestimated Hezbollah, Iran capabilities. newarab.com 
Israeli military commanders have been been The channel obtained a recording of a tense conversation held last Tuesday between the head of the Israeli army's Northern Command, Rafi Mi…
(2026-04-05). Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Peacekeeper Farizal Rhomadhon, 28, died when a projectile exploded on 29 March in southern Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting since Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war. | Two other blue helmets, Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, 33, and Muhammad Nur Ichwan, 26, died a day later when an explosion struck a logistics convoy of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon…
(2026-04-05). Search for journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq enters sixth day. newarab.com 
The search for Kittleson, an independent reporter who wrote for The New Arab and other outlets, covered conflict zones across the Middle East. | She was
(2026-04-05). Lebanon's Aoun calls for Israel talks, warns of social division. newarab.com 
He also addressed the issue of possible sectarian and social tension as a result of the massive refugee crisis caused by Isr…
(2026-04-05). NGOs warn Iran war is hindering relief from reaching millions. newarab.com 
Aid groups are warning that Not only has the conflict cut off vital shipping routes, creating K…
(2026-04-05). Iran strikes Gulf petrochemical and desalination facilities. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil. newarab.com 
Now the AFCON trophy is something of a thorn in the two countries' sides. | On Rue Mohamed V, the street where Moroccan vendors are based in the Senegalese capital, a police van is parked. | "The police have been on high ale…
(2026-04-05). 'Choose peace': Pope Leo marks Easter under cloud of MidEast war. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Lebanon: At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Easter Sunday. newarab.com 
An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhood in The strike on Kfarhata followed an overnight evacuation order by the Israeli military instructing residents to leave the v…
(2026-04-05). Iran internet blackout is longest nationwide shutdown on record: NetBlocks. newarab.com 
"Iran's internet blackout is now the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record in any country, exceeding all other comparable incidents in severity having entered its 37th consecutive day after 864 hours," NetBlocks…
(2026-04-05). Israeli restrictions spoil Easter for Palestinian Christians. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Hamas armed wing says disarmament calls are unacceptable. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Migrants missing after Mediterranean capsize: NGOs. newarab.com 
Dozens of people are missing after a migrant boat capsized in the central Two people died and 32 were rescued from the boat, which had left "Tragic Easter shipwreck. 32 survivors, two bodies recovered and more than 70 peop…
(2026-04-05). US commandos 'went deep' into Iran to rescue downed airman. newarab.com 
American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours after Tehran said this week it had shot down an
(2026-04-06). Australia: Labor government conducts police raids against anti-genocide protesters in Melbourne. wsws.org One of the most significant features of the police operation, conducted under Labor Premier Jacinta Allan's state government, is that Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary Luke Hilakari called in the police.
(2026-04-06). US, Israel wreak further damage on Iran's cultural heritage. wsws.org The willful destruction of UNESCO World Heritage sites is a repudiation not only of international law but also of human civilization itself.
(2026-04-06). Sri Lankan workers and students discuss the US-Israel war on Iran and how to stop it. wsws.org "If workers come together, they are like a bundle of sticks. If the sticks are separated, they can be broken. What we need to do is tie the rope—unite the working class."
(2026-04-06). Trump's threats to destroy Iran and the breakdown of American democracy. wsws.org Trump operates completely outside the framework of international law, of democratic conventions and basic legality. His statements and actions are a testament to the total breakdown of American democracy under the pressure of soaring social inequality, endless war and spiraling social, economic and political crisis.
(2026-04-06). ICE presence increasing at Michigan healthcare facilities. wsws.org Immigrant and civil liberties groups have alerted hospitals and other healthcare providers about the rights of immigrant patients.
(2026-04-06). UFCW preparing to sell out 3-week strike by JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado. wsws.org Workers should defy the back-to-work order under conditions where nothing has been secured and instead continue the strike under rank-and-file control,…
(2026-04-06). Writers Guild of America suddenly announces new contract with studios. wsws.org Without a strike authorization vote or full disclosure, the WGA leadership moves to impose a deal designed to block rank-and-file resistance.
(2026-04-06). The Wuhan "lab leak" fraud and the institutionalization of anti-science: An interview with Dr. Peter Daszak. wsws.org In this interview, Daszak responds to the inaugural "Scientific Freedom" lecture held at the National Institutes of Health under the sponsorship of NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, chosen for that position by vaccine denialist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because he opposed any serious public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-04-06). This week in history: April 6-12. wsws.org Police attack South Korean autoworkers; Chinese CP strips Deng Xiaoping of posts; Truman fires Douglas MacArther; Failed assassination attempt on Mussolini…
(2026-04-06). Union pushes through pay cut for New Zealand primary teachers. wsws.org The deal imposed by the NZEI consists of a 2.5 percent pay rise in the first year and 2.1 percent in the second year—well below inflation.
(2026-04-05). Book review: American Midnight: The Great War, a violent peace, and democracy's forgotten crisis. wsws.org Adam Hochschild's vivid, engaging account of the political subordination of the society to the needs of a ruling class waging an imperialist war deserves a wide readership.
(2026-04-05). Danish pseudo-left lines up with European imperialism against US over Greenland. wsws.org The Red-Green Alliance's support for Denmark's Social Democrat-led government, which has endorsed Washington's war of extermination against Iran, is likewise a wholehearted endorsement of European imperialism against the US in the conflict over Greenland.
(2026-04-05). UCLA reports expose explosive growth of student homelessness in Los Angeles County. wsws.org Surging youth homelessness reveals deepening inequality as Democrats impose austerity, slash education budgets and conceal the true scale of crisis.