(2026-04-11). Trump says the US is "loading up the ships" with weapons during ceasefire talks. wsws.org President Trump renewed his fascist threat to destroy Iran on Friday in a post on Truth Social in which he bemoaned Tehran's ongoing control of the Strait of Hormuz and wrote that Tehran has "no cards," and "The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!"
(2026-04-11). US and Iran hold highest-level talks in decades in Pakistan. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). China to join Pakistan-hosted US-Iran peace talks. newarab.com 
A Islamabad is hosting the talks amid continuing tension between Wa…
(2026-04-11). Israel is attacking Lebanon to sabotage the Iran ceasefire, but the media is hiding its true motivation. mondoweiss.net 
Israel moved quickly to sabotage the Iran ceasefire with air attacks on Lebanon, but the mainstream media refuses to report this as an attempt to torpedo the fragile talks.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-11). Israeli military kills six Palestinians at Gaza checkpoint, medics say
An Israeli airstrike has hit a police checkpoint in Bureij camp in central Gaza early Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring several others, medics say.
(2026-04-11). Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? portside.org Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? |
(2026-04-11). Israel chose force over negotiating with Lebanon, so now it faces fickle Trump and his talks with Iran. haaretz.com Beirut was ready for a political solution, but Israel preferred another war on Hezbollah, as Iran now moves to 'save' Lebanon from Israel and Trump greases the already slippery slope of Israel-U.S. ties…
(2026-04-11). Iran pays tribute to schoolchildren victims at truce talks. newarab.com 
In images shared on social media, Ghalibaf was seen looking at the photographs of some of the schoolchildren killed in the joint US-Israeli strikes at the beginning of the war in February. | The image of each child, along with…
(2026-04-11). Islamabad Talks on the Edge US Iran Deal Hangs in the Balance. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between the United States and Iran have followed a turbulent trajectory since the Islamic Revolution, which reshaped Iran's political order and severed formal ties with Washington. A brief diplomatic opening emerged with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the decision by Donald …
(2026-04-11). Tankers exit Gulf via Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks begin. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). Islamabad peace talks: Iranian delegation brings 'blood soaked bags, shoes' of Minab 168 children on flight to Pak. ptcnews.tv Islamabad peace talks: Blood-stained school bags, shoes, white flowers, and photographs of victims from Minab accompanied an Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on a flight to Pakistan for peace talks with the United States. Placed in the front row of the aircraft en route to Islamabad, these items served as a stark reminder of the human toll of the ongoing Middle East conflict. | Sharing an image on social media platform X, Ghalibaf wrote, "My companions on this flight #Minab168," alongside a photo showing him looking at pictures of the children and their belongings. The delegation, named "Minab…
(2026-04-11). On Iran's ten-point proposal for peace. mronline.org 
None of these points are unreasonable. In fact, a serious commitment to their fulfillment may very well provide the basis for a stability long stolen from the region by continuous war.
(2026-04-11). Racine, April 11, 2026: Stand For Peace! wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 12: 30 to 1: 30 p.m. at the Dr. MLK Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Racine WI 53404. We will have banners and some signs—-including one for Lebanon being massively bombed by Israel It was included on Iran's 10 point peace plan and the War Criminal Trump did agree to …
(2026-04-11). Breaking/watch: actionist takes hammer to US warplane in Irish airport. thecanary.co 
A direct action activist in Ireland has used a hammer to damage a US warplane on the tarmac in Shannon airport. While posturing as opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza and US assistance for Israeli aggression, the Dublin government has allowed continued US use of Irish airports to supply Israel and attack peaceful nations. Just last […] | By
(2026-04-11). Israel kills seven people in Gaza in new attack targeting police. newarab.com 
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip killed seven people on Saturday, the devastated territory's civil defence said, in the Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said an Israeli drone had fired two missiles close to In addition to the seven dead, he said, several mo…
(2026-04-11). Gaza fibreglass homes aim to offer more 'dignity' for displaced. newarab.com 
In southern Gaza, aid workers are meticulously assembling fibreglass homes meant to shelter thousands of Palestinians still displaced Nearly two million people in Gaza are living in makeshift shelters, and the humanitarian situation remains dire, according to aid agencies. | The fibreglass units are designed to offer a modicum of relief ⚪ homes with slightly more comfort than a tent vulnerable to the coastal winds that hit Gaza. | Alessandro Markic,…
(2026-04-11). Netanyahu anuncia una dura medida contra España. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu anunció este viernes que ordenó la expulsión de los representantes de España del Centro de Coordinación Civil-Militar (CMCC) en Kiryat Gat, el principal centro de coordinación para la ayuda a Gaza, creado en octubre de 2025 después de la firma del acuerdo para poner fin a la guerra en la Franja de Gaza, alcanzado por impulso de EE.UU. | Netanyahu tras sostener que ´el Estado de Israel no se quedará callado ante quienes le atacan ª, escribió en X: | ´España ha difamado a nuestros héroes, los soldados de las FDI [Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel], los…
(2026-04-11). Announcement of the Hugo Chávez International Brigade in Puerto Rico. radiohc.cu With the aim of strengthening solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela, seven brigadistas from Puerto Rico traveled to Caracas to form the First Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías International Brigade. | Puerto Rican social leader Milagros Rivera informed Prensa Latina in San Juan that 30 brigadistas have confirmed their attendance: 15 from Colombia, seven from Puerto Rico, one from Ecuador, three from the Dominican Republic, one from Costa Rica, and three from Haiti. | "Our Haitian colleagues had difficulties traveling because they couldn't obtain (in time) a document that would allow them to leave from the Dominican Republic,…
(2026-04-11). Chorus Grows for US President Trump's Impeachment. ummid.com The reticence expressed by Democrats about removing President Donald Trump from office — even after he ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and attacked Iran without seeking congressional approval, quickly fell away after his latest threat to Iran.
(2026-04-11). Iran moves to impose Strait of Hormuz fees under new law. newarab.com Ibrahim Azizi, head of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee, said the draft law on "safe passage" through the strait stipulates that transit fees would be paid in Iranian rials. | "According to the draft law prepared by parli…
(2026-04-11). Watch: Hegseth says Hormuz is safe for transit except for Iranian missiles. thecanary.co 
What happens when you put a half-soaked (allegedly) TV presenter in charge of the military? Well, Trump's 'secretary of war' Pete Hegseth is doing his best to show us. His latest nugget? Encouraging shipping companies to keep sailing through Iran's Strait of Hormuz despite its re-closure because the US and Israel won't stop slaughtering innocents. […] | By
(2026-04-11). US agrees to unfreeze Iranian funds in Qatar: report. newarab.com 
The US had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming the move as a sign of "seriousness" in The source, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, told Reuters that unfreezing the assets was "directly linked to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz", which is expected to be a key issue in the ta…
(2026-04-11). Rift over Lebanon, Hormuz puts Mideast truce at risk. ecns.cn The Middle East teetered between hope and despair on Thursday, within a day of a two-week ceasefire being announced, as the United States and Iran accused each other of violating the terms of the truce, Israel intensified its bombardment of Lebanon, and Iran continued its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-11). The Morning After: What the Middle East Looks Like Now. moderndiplomacy.eu Right after the announcement, Kuwait got hit by 28 Iranian drone attacks. The UAE faced 35. Saudi Arabia's east-west oil pipeline, a critical piece of its energy infrastructure, took a direct strike. A fire broke out at Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas complex. Iran said it was retaliating for attacks on its Lavan Island oil refinery …
(2026-04-11). Can World Bank and IMF leaders rescue a global economy on the brink? scmp.com Can the collective wisdom or clout of the almost 200 countries that make up the membership of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) prevail against the United States and Israel, whose rash actions of declaring war on Iran have effectively declared economic war on the whole world? | We may get the answers to this critical question when the two so-called Bretton Woods institutions begin their annual meetings in Washington on April 13. The week-long gatherings provide an opportunity…
(2026-04-11). Israel bombed an Iranian Synagogue on Passover: Has it become a Danger to Jews and Non-Jews Alike? juancole.com Montréal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — A synagogue is bombed in the middle of Passover. This would be, prima facie, an antisemitic act. Few would argue otherwise—unless, of course, the bombing was carried out by the Israeli Air Force. Many people conflate Jews with Israelis, and Judaism with Zionism. They cannot imagine that Israel would act against Jews—in other words, commit antisemitic acts. | The synagogue in question is in Tehran, home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Jews have lived in Iran for over two millennia and are no less Iranian than Muslims, Christia…
(2026-04-11). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-11). Iranian analyst: Tehran forced the US and Israel into a ceasefire. unitedworldint.com 
"The US can no longer rely on its military power and the hegemony of the dollar as it once did. The transit fees to be collected through the Strait will open a massive door of economic gain for Iran." By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Iranian political analyst and author Peiman Salehi commented on the ceasefire and Iran's …
(2026-04-11). Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert. juancole.com The Conversation) The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel's largest offensive of the war so far. |
(2026-04-11). John Kerry says Netanyahu lobbied for Iran strike for decades. newarab.com 
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that Israeli Prime Minister Speaking with MS Now's Jen Psaki on her show The Briefing on Friday,
(2026-04-11). US-Iran Wobbly Ceasefire Wobbles Down. ummid.com With no side caring for the other side's core demands the proposed two-week ceasefire in the Israel—US war against Iran, which started just a day before, appears to be on the verge of collapse.
(2026-04-11). Watch: Netanyahu threatens Spain — for being mean to IOF war criminals. thecanary.co 
Benjamin Netanyahu is never one to shy away from a show of petulant monstrousness. And that's on show again after Spanish PM dared to condemn Israel's illegal war on Iran and call for the EU to end its trade deal with the genocidal apartheid colony. Netanyahu is clearly short on ideas, even wheeling out again […] | By
(2026-04-11). Report: Iran still has thousands of missiles, launchers in underground sites, U.S. intelligence says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-11). Iran's supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds: report. newarab.com 
Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei's face was disfigured in the attack on the supreme leader's compound in central Tehran and he suffered a significant injury to one or both legs, all three sources said. | The 56-year-old is nonetheless recovering from his wounds and remains mentally sharp, according to the peop…
(2026-04-11). Israel lashes out at South Korean leader over Palestine posts. newarab.com 
Israel has decried the president for amplifying what it claimed was social media "disinformation". | The South Korean leader aroused the anger of Israel's foreign ministry this week with his comment…
(2026-04-11). Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'. ecns.cn On the misty morning of March 31, at the Yangdu Wharf along the Yangtze River, a festive atmosphere pierced the fog before the first light of dawn. The sharp crackle of firecrackers and the deep blast of a ship's horn heralded the maiden voyage of the Yu Zhong Ke 2180.
(2026-04-11). Xi sends congratulations to event commemorating 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.
(2026-04-11). When Arms Control Erodes: South Asia's Rising Nuclear Stakes. moderndiplomacy.eu In the past decade, global arms control regimes have slowly eroded. In 2019, the INF Treaty was abandoned, with each side accusing the other of treaty violations. By the end of 2020, the United States had formally withdrawn from the 1992 Open Skies Treaty that provided for mutual overflight inspections. And now, New START, the …
(2026-04-11). Becoming the next Muhammad Ali or prime Mike Tyson ain't hard. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-11). Claim: Green Nations are Poised to Become a New Superpower. wattsupwiththat.com The committed are uniting into a big fluffy green ball of commitment.
(2026-04-11). Greens smash Reform despite Labour claim only they could win by-election. thecanary.co 
Labour keeps telling voters some variation of the following: Only we can beat Reform! The problem is they keep proving themselves wrong — most recently in a Kent County Council by-election: These people are genuinely addicted to lying. Labour have deployed this "only Labour can beat Reform" line in 3 legislative by-elections, and… ‚û°Ô∏è Reform […] | By
(2026-04-11). Moment Artemis II splashes down after moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have safely splashed down on Earth, completing a landmark mission.
(2026-04-11). MHT CET 2026 (PCM) rescheduled. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has rescheduled the MHT CET 2026 (PCM) as the entrance exam dates fixed earlier clashed with other competitive exams.
(2026-04-11). The Green Party has hit 225,000 members. thecanary.co 
Taking place on Thursday 7 May, the 2026 local elections are fast approaching. If you're an outsider party looking to do well, this is the moment when you want the maximum momentum. As such, it's good news for the Green Party that they just hit a brand new milestone: Victory rally in Margate this evening […] | By
(2026-04-11). Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem. portside.org Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem |
(2026-04-11). 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling Ends in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry. ummid.com 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling ended Thursday April 09, 2026 in the 3 of the 5 Indian States with Puducherry registering a voting percentage of 89.87% followed by Assam 84.42% and Kerala 78.21%…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-11). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-11). Artemis II mission concludes after astronauts travel to the Moon and safely return to Earth. wsws.org The mission unfolded in the shadow of the Trump administration's war against Iran and his genocidal threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight."
(2026-04-11). USPS moves to suspend pension payments amid deepening financial crisis. wsws.org The United States Postal Service could potentially run out of money by next year, setting the stage for massive cuts.
(2026-04-11). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Filipino pulp mill workers' strike enters second month; Health workers strike over real wage cuts in Tasmania, Australia.
(2026-04-11). WeChat restricts AI-generated content, stresses role of human creators. ecns.cn Tencent's WeChat has introduced a series of measures since March to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its official accounts platform, amid growing hype on social media around AI-powered "one-person companies", according to media reports.
(2026-04-11). Karnataka 2nd PUC (12th) Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) in coordination with Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) is set to declare the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2025 soon, most likely on April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Black History & the Class Struggle: Which Way Forward for the Black Struggle? indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.), Oakland…
(2026-04-11). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026 |
(2026-04-11). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026-27 Portal Launched, What's Next? ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Govt of Maharashtra has launched the FYJC Class 11 Online Admission Portal 'mahafyjcadmissions.in', and is set to start the centralised admission process soon.
(2026-04-11). Writer threatened for covering Reform donor's conviction. thecanary.co 
Ben Delo is a donor to Reform UK. He's also a convicted criminal (since pardoned), who plead guilty to "bank secrecy act violations". And we possibly wouldn't have been reporting on any of this if not for the fact that his lawyers tried to bully writer James Wilson: Significant. Lawyers for Reform UK donor Ben […] | By
(2026-04-11). Amnesty calls for funds for Sudan as war nears 3rd anniversary. newarab.com 
In a statement issued on Friday, Amnesty said that
(2026-04-11). Child Labour Crisis in Pakistan: 8.6 Million Children Trapped in Exploitation. thinktank.pk A new report launched under the European Union-funded Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project has shed light on the alarming scale of child labour in Pakistan, revealing deep-rooted structural challenges and calling for urgent, coordinated reforms. Titled "At the Margins of Protection: Child Labor in Pakistan's Private Sector," the report was unveiled by the National Commission on the …
(2026-04-11). New Zealand House of Representatives speaker to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee will lead a delegation to visit China from April 12 to 16.
(2026-04-11). The Expiry of New START and the Signs of a Renewed Arms Race. moderndiplomacy.eu The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last bilateral arms control accord between the U.S. and Russia, expired on 5th February 2026. Many arms control advocates have described the treaty's expiration as a critical and potentially dangerous watershed moment in the two countries' relations, as well as for the existing international norms governing …
(2026-04-11). Extending authoritarianism through dynasty in Azerbaijan. globalvoices.org 
Is the Azerbaijani government prepping citizens to accept an Aliyev family dynasty?Global Voices The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and family members visited Shusha city. Image from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
(2026-04-11). The Friends of Viktor Orbán. portside.org The Friends of Viktor Orbán |
(2026-04-11). Hastie's break with neoliberalism puts business on notice. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-11). Artemis II marks historic lunar return with Pacific splashdown success. aljazeera.com The mission unveils lunar mysteries, treats astronauts to a solar eclipse and sets records around the moon.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Chinatown Springtime Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown…
(2026-04-11). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | CIIE: a 'fast track' and a 'green channel'. ecns.cn Elekta is a regular participant in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Its debut at the first CIIE marked a milestone for the company. That year, Elekta launched a groundbreaking product globally, which quickly drew widespread attention through the platform.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | Innovative power driving sustainable development. ecns.cn At the CIIE, Muhua also connected with a Chinese security technology company, and together they developed AI intelligent detection technology to assess durian quality. This collaboration has significantly enhanced the standardization and international competitiveness of Malaysian durians, while also contributing to the development of Malaysia's rural economy.
(2026-04-11). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-11). Daily Memo: ICE Keeps Targeting People at Rancho Cucamonga Court. lataco.com Meanwhile in Crescenta Valley, a car chase by ICE ended with the driver fleeing on foot after colliding with a pole near a 210 freeway on-ramp.
(2026-04-11). CNN: China preparing to supply weapons to Iran, US says. newarab.com 
US intelligence indicates The network said there are indications that‚ÄØBeijing is working to route‚ÄØ the shipments‚ÄØ through third countries to‚ÄØ mask their origin. | The US State Depa…
(2026-04-11). Chelsea vs Manchester City: Premier League — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Second-placed Manchester City travel to Chelsea as the Premier League title race approaches crunch time.
(2026-04-11). UK Monarch issues Easter message after accusations he cares Muslims more. ummid.com British King, Charles III, issued Easter Day message, though belated, after he was accused by a section of Christians he cared Muslims and Islam more.
(2026-04-11). The International Bolshevik Tendency: Pseudo-left apologists for the union bureaucracy and Stalinism. wsws.org The IBT, which is descended from the anti-Trotskyist Spartacist League, promotes the dangerous illusion that workers can rely on the union apparatus and the Chinese Stalinist regime to oppose US imperialism in Latin America and the Middle East.
(2026-04-11). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) is most likely declaring the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results on its official website mpresults.nic.in by April 15, 2026, multiple media reports said.
(2026-04-11). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-11). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-11). Hegemony with Chinese Characteristics. moderndiplomacy.eu As the war wages on in three different regions of the world, among many others that go unaccounted for, the political gaze is shifting to witness the response of the growing superpower, the People's Republic of China. While the Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine crises have been going on for multiple years, early this year, a third …
(2026-04-11). War on cash gets the nod after Cash-led Coalition backflip. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-11). Meghalaya SSLC Class 10 Result 2026: Check Here. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) is releasing on mbose.in and other websites the result and toppers list of Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination 2026 today i.e. Tuesday April 07, 2026.
(2026-04-11). Cooking for My Incarcerated Community Affirms Our Shared Humanity. scheerpost.com Sharing meals anchors us both to our lives outside the prison walls and to each other in one of the most toxic environments anywhere. Ron Guier for Wagging Nonviolence My relationship with cooking began at a young age, while in elementary school, when I had the choice between preparing whatever I could find in the kitchen …
(2011-04-26). Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon. tribune.com.pk 
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. | NASA's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into calm seas off the Southern California coast shortly after 5: 07pm Pacific Time (0007 GMT on Saturday), concluding a mission that four days prior took the astronauts 252,756 miles away from Earth, deeper into space than anyone had flown before. | The Art…
(2026-04-11). Georgia's Betrayal: Why the West Won't Show Up. moderndiplomacy.eu From its independence in 1991 until circa 2020, Georgia has maintained a healthy democracy with a vibrant civil society. It has also been eager to join western institutions such as the EU and NATO, embedding such aspirations in its constitution. In 2023, the EU accepted to it becoming a candidate for membership. Its ruling party, …
(2026-04-11). Karnataka 12th Board Result 2026: Date: April 09, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is declaring the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2026 today i.e. Thursday April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-11). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-11). Iran agrees for ceasefire with US, opening of Hormuz Strait. ummid.com In an important move towards deescalation in the Middle East, Iran and United States Tuesday April 07, 2026 agreed for ceasefire and opening of Hormuz Strait.
(2026-04-11). Protests and strikes erupt in Brazil in turbulent run-up to presidential election. wsws.org Since the beginning of this year, a series of protests and strikes have erupted in Brazil against the privatization and austerity policies of the Workers Party (PT) administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva .
(2026-04-11). Trump critique pauses UK handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius. scmp.com Britain's government said on Saturday it had ‚Å put on hold ‚Å its deal to cede sovereignty ‚Å of the Chagos Islands — home to the US-British Diego Garcia airbase — which has been criticised by US President Donald Trump. | British media reported that planned legislation underpinning the deal to cede the ‚Äåislands to Mauritius, which needs the backing of Washington, would not be included in the government's next parliamentary agenda.
(2026-04-11). Police arrest protesters opposing Palestine Action ban in London. newarab.com 
The According to organising group Included in the…
(2026-04-11). Oppose the draft! Build a working class movement against imperialist war! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality warn workers and young people throughout the United States: the American ruling class is laying the foundations for the reimposition of the draft. The oligarchy wants cannon fodder for its illegal and expanding wars of aggression.
(2026-04-11). Millions excluded from voter rolls in a move to allegedly help ultra-right-wing ruling party win elections. mronline.org 
The Election Commission of India struck out the names of over 9 million voters, mostly belonging to minority Muslims, just before the legislative assembly elections in the country's eastern state of West Bengal.
(2026-04-11). ColorWalk goes viral on social media. ecns.cn A new spring walking trend called "ColorWalk" has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.
(2026-04-11). Pseudo-leftist union leadership undermines Argentine tire plant occupation with appeals to nationalism. wsws.org The SUTNA union, led by the Partido Obrero, is chaining the Fate tire workers' plant occupation to nationalist appeals to Peronist factions and other bourgeois politicians…
(2026-04-11). Trump Eyes Privatizing Medicare for Insurance Industry. juancole.com By Jake Johnson | — | ( C…
(2026-04-11). Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocks New Perspectives in Sports Broadcasting. ummid.com Galaxy S26 Ultra's pro-grade camera redefines the role of mobile devices in sports, delivering a fresh visual experience of skateboarding that reflects the intensity of the sport itself, Samsung Electronics said.
(2026-04-11). Google unpacks Gemma 4 capable of multi-step planning, deep logic. ummid.com U.S. IT major, Google, Thursday April 02, 2026 unpacked Gemma 4 – a new generation of open models capable of multi-step planning and deep logic.
(2026-04-11). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | The eastern answer to Spanish technology. ecns.cn From Madrid to Shanghai, and from ham and olive oil to aerospace and aluminum processing technology, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) acts as a bridge across mountains and seas, enabling Spain's innovative companies to make precise connections with China's industrial and capital chains.
(2026-04-11). California 175, Slavery Reparations Bureau may engage Global Bond Markets toward solutions. indybay.org California's bond market was via the 1850 compromise that was crafted and supported by New York financial institutions who utilized a most macabre form of collateral: human beings, often prisoners of war, who were also kidnapped from Africa and tortured into centuries of forced labor.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Women reaffirm solidarity between Mexico and Cuba. radiohc.cu In a virtual meeting held on Friday at the headquarters of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and a broad representation of Cuban and Mexican social, political, and governmental organizations discussed the impact of the intensified U.S. blockade against Cuba and reaffirmed the bonds of solidarity between the two nations.
(2026-04-11). 2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival. indybay.org 2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid…
(2026-04-11). Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity. sanews.gov.za Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction. | The pioneering initiative marks a transformative approach to how the department plans, builds, and maintains road infrastructure, deliberately positioning internal technical expertise at the centre of service delivery. | A key component of this new model is the Road D781 project,…
(2026-04-11). Teamsters and UPS reach settlement over driver buyouts, while company continues plans to slash 30,000 more jobs. wsws.org By claiming a victory over the buyouts, the Teamsters apparatus is signaling to UPS that, as long as the bureaucracy is included, the destruction of UPS workers' livelihoods can proceed.
(2026-04-11). Protest Against Drone Warfare Closes Two Gates at Holloman Air Force Base. indybay.org The annual protest action, Shut Down Drone Warfare, temporarily shuts down two gates at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, New Mexico, urging drone pilots to refuse to fly weaponized drones to commit war crimes.
(2026-04-11). Nation to advance space computing industry amid global race for tech edge. ecns.cn China is set to roll out policies to accelerate the development of the space computing industry, a strategic move that could reshape how data is processed in orbit and cement the nations position in the global technology race.
(2026-04-11). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-11). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-11). Socialists speak out against leaked Your Party 'purge' motion. thecanary.co 
As several Your Party (YP) members have reported, a leaked motion shows that YP have plans to pass a motion which will lead to the expulsion of socialist members. Or it does if it's real, anyway. We asked YP to confirm at 9: 00am on Saturday 11 April, and they still haven't got back to us. […] | By
(2026-04-11). Sunday 4/12: Dream On Beloved: Social Justice & Peace Workshops and Mutual Aid Fair. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | 111 Fairmount Avenue | Oakland, CA 94611 | FREE…
(2026-04-11). Israel blows up building in Tulkarm as settler rampage continues. newarab.com 
Witnesses reported plumes of smoke rising over the camp following the explosion, amid an ongoing Israeli offensive on the Tulkarm, Nur Shams and Jenin camps that has lasted for more than a year, involving raids, demolitions and a tight siege. | The Palestinian new…
(2026-04-11). Comicomment: Japan's nuclear ambitions risk self-destruction. ecns.cn The proliferation of neo-militarism in Japan has become a real menace. Should an evil tiger be unleashed from its cage, it would inevitably wreak havoc far and wide, and plunge the Japanese people into an abyss of disaster.
(2026-04-11). Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home leads to arrest. scmp.com ‚Å Police in the United States ‚Å have arrested a man for allegedly ‚Å throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence start-up's headquarters. | In a social media post, the San Francisco Police ‚ÄåDepartment said an unknown man threw an incendiary device at a North Beach residence at 4.12am on Friday and then escaped on foot.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-11). Australia: UWU boss posturing as "rank-and-file" candidate in union election. wsws.org The phoney "rank-and-file" Members First campaign points to mounting discontent among United Workers Union members over previous sellouts and growing opposition to the Labor Party, of which the UWU is an integral part.
(2026-04-11). Iraqi fundraising drives linked to militias channel support to Iran and Hezbollah. longwarjournal.org Efforts described by Iran-backed Iraqi militias as humanitarian campaigns increasingly show signs of serving as a parallel financial pipeline that also fuels Iran's current war effort and regional proxy network. Across Iraq, groups aligned with Tehran are mobilizing donation drives framed as a religious obligation and in wartime solidarity.
(2026-04-11). KVS Balvatika Admission List 2026 Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission First List (lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-11). Title: Artemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after Moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years.
(2026-04-11). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/…
(2026-04-11). The Quiet Denial of Justice to Dalit Converts. ummid.com Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims across India continue to face forms of discrimination that are unmistakably caste-based, and to suggest that conversion erases caste is to ignore this lived reality.
(2026-04-11). Fuel shock sends inflation soaring while the oligarchy grows richer. wsws.org The sharp rise in inflation was fueled above all by an unprecedented spike in gasoline prices, which is hitting millions of workers who depend on driving for their jobs.
(2026-04-11). In Numbers: Spanish PM's visit expected to deepen China-Spain ties. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15. This marks Sanchez's fourth visit to China in a four-year period, and it represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities. ecns.cn In 2018, Kà§rcher participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) with a "give it a try" mindset, but the scale and impact of the event far exceeded expectations. This experience strengthened Kà§rcher's commitment to participating year after year. Since then, its booth size has continued to expand, and its exhibits have become increasingly diverse.
(2026-04-11). Leo to become first pope to visit Muslim Algeria. newarab.com 
Algeria is the first stop on an 11-day tour of four African nations, covering 18,000 kilometres and also taking in Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23. | No other pontiff has visited Algeria, a North Afric…
(2026-04-11). 86.48% Pass Karnataka 12th Exam 2026 – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has announced on its official website karresults.nic.in the results of the Higher Secondary 12th (Karnataka 2nd PUC) 2026, also known Class 12 exams, along with details of toppers and their marks.
(2026-04-11). Rare tree blooms for first time in Hunan garden. ecns.cn Photos taken last week show plants of Sinojackia dolichocarpa—a rare tree species—in full bloom for the first time at the Hunan Botanical Garden in Changsha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].
(2026-04-11). Russia and Ukraine begin 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter. scmp.com A temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it. | Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the ceasefire on Thursday to coincide with Orthodox Easter, more than a week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky first made the proposal. | Both sides have agreed to observe it.
(2026-04-11). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-11). FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consolidate the positive momentum of bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development, during his talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Israeli prison authorities are blocking hundreds of solidarity postcards being sent to female Palestinian prisoners. mondoweiss.net 
A global campaign led by churches and an Islamic center across 15 U.S. states is sending hundreds of solidarity postcards to female Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, but Israeli prison authorities are blocking them from being delivered.
(2026-04-11). Kensington council 'can't find address' to fine Mandelson for public peeing. thecanary.co 
Kensington and Chelsea council in London has said it "just can't find an address" to issue disgraced former minister and senior Starmer adviser Peter Mandelson with a fine for public urination. Right. Mandelson was photographed peeing in the street after a "late night visit to the home of former Conservative chancellor George Osborne". There's no […] | By
(2026-04-11). Oil companies accused of massive accounting fraud in New Mexico. grist.org 
Oil companies ExxonMobil, Empire Petroleum, and their subsidiaries engaged in accounting fraud that could cost the state nearly $200 million, a The case stems from the sale of several hundred old wells from ExxonMobil subsidiary XTO Energy to Empire Petroleum subsidiary Empire New Mexico in 2021. The suit alleges the f…
(2026-04-11). Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 9 ⚪ Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Indiana University postdoctoral fellow Youhuang Xiang sentenced to time served and ordered deported. wsws.org After over four months of detention, Xiang was coerced into pleading guilty to trumped-up federal charges of smuggling innocuous E. coli plasmid DNA into the United States.
(2026-04-11). Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under defence pact. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). Thursday 4/16: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-11). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-11). SEBA HSLC 2026 Result Out, Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has declared the result of HSLC/AHM Class 10th Examination 2026 on its official website sebaonline.org today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 along with the HSLC Merit List and List of Toppers.
(2026-04-11). Austrian researchers develop QR code thinner than human hair. ummid.com Researchers from TU Wien, a public research university in Vienna, Austria have developed a QR code which is thinner than human hair, setting a new benchmark in miniaturization.
(2026-04-11). Israeli spy firm Black Cube involved in Cyprus corruption probe. scmp.com A private spy firm founded by former members ‚Å of Israeli intelligence ‚Å has confirmed its involvement in ‚Å a sting operation targeting state officials and private interests in Cyprus, saying it wanted to expose corruption. | A senior aide to President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides resigned in January after a video posted online showed ‚Äåhim discussing investment projects in Cyprus.
(2026-04-11). The police are probing Reform's scandal-struck raffle. thecanary.co 
On 9 April, Reform UK announced the winner of their 'Free Energy Bill' prize draw. As we noted at the time, it seemed to be an excuse for Reform to make life a little easier for a family who appeared to have it quite easy already: Giving old wealthy people assistance while the rest of […] | By
(2026-04-11). Australia: Key issues buried at Brisbane rally against arrest of anti-genocide protester. wsws.org There was no mention of Labor's own "hate crime" laws and wave of arrests at a protest over the prosecution of a Palestine solidarity activist for using the prohibited anti-genocide slogan "from the river to the sea."
(2026-04-11). As Israel eyes executions, Canada targets Palestine solidarity. mronline.org 
Ottawa's actions at home contradict its criticism of Israel's death penalty law.
(2026-04-11). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Djibouti's President Guelleh wins sixth straight term in office. aljazeera.com The longtime ruler, in power since 1999, has secured 97 percent of the vote, according to official results.
(2026-04-11). The Two Triads: An Emerging Post-American Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu Sometime in the past twelve months, the Middle East's security architecture quietly stopped revolving around the United States. The shift has no single point of origin, but if one moment clarified it, it was the Israeli strike on Doha, an attack on the capital of a Gulf state hosting the largest American air base in …
(2026-04-11). China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Immigration board denies Mahmoud appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation. haaretz.com The Board of Immigration Appeals relies on the Department of Justice and is increasingly under the influence of the Trump administration. Khalil said the 'only thing I am guilty of is speaking out against the genocide in Palestine'…
(2026-04-11). Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB. ecns.cn Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-11). "Progressive" Democrats seek collaboration with fascist critics of Iran war. wsws.org In a statement posted Tuesday night, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna thanked fascists Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson for opposing the Iran war and called for a "broad populist social movement."
(2026-04-11). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
(2026-04-11). Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-11). China's CPI rises 1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1 percent year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.
(2026-04-11). Israeli settlers kill Palestinian in raid on West Bank village. newarab.com 
The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli settlers shot dead a Palestinian man in Ali Majed Hamadneh, 23, died after settlers opened fire during a raid on the village of Deir Jarir, northeast of "He was brought to the Palestine Medical Complex in a critical condition" and later succumbed to hi…
(2026-04-11). Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). As Mexico Enacts Universal Healthcare, Advocate Says Insurers' 'Stranglehold' Is Moving US in 'Opposite Direction'. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams As Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum moves forward with a plan to enact universal healthcare for her country's more than 130 million people, a longtime advocate for Medicare for All in the US called the development "both inspiring and frustrating." "Inspiring because it shows what is possible," Wendell Potter, a former insurance company communications director …
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Earth Day Protest: "Energy From Heaven" Human Banner at Sunny Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesf/event/9333……
(2026-04-11). Libya approves first unified state budget in 13 years. newarab.com 
The north African country has struggled to recover from the chaos that erupted following It remains divided between a UN-r…
(2026-04-11). Lough Neagh pollution resurfaces as new factory farm looms. thecanary.co 
A user of the Bloomin' Algae app has reported the year's first sighting of blue-green algae at Lough Neagh, a reminder that the pollution crisis on the water body is not yet averted. The app is used for: …reporting the presence of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria. The app helps speed up public health warnings about […] | By
(2026-04-11). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) meeting discusses socialist strategy to stop the war against Iran. wsws.org Only the international working class, the sole social force creating all wealth in the society, has the capability of stopping the dragging into barbarism.
(2026-04-11). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-11). Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die—The solution to the world's problems? Infect everyone with anti-technology allergy. wsws.org It is a dreadful work. A libel against humanity, humanity returned the favor by largely staying away in droves.
(2026-04-11). Yet another paedophile convicted from the Labour-right production line. thecanary.co 
Yet another right-wing, friends-of-Israel paedophile has been convicted — the latest in the seemingly endless production line of Zionist Labour child rapists and abusers. Former Dudley councillor — and "attack dog" for arch-Zionist Luke Akehurst's 'Labour First' pressure group — Adrian Hughes has pleaded guilty to three charges of grooming children for sex. Hughes, who […] | By
(2026-04-11). KEAM 2026: Candidates in Gulf given option to change exam center. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has given options to candidates, who are in the Gulf countries and have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination, to change their exam centers.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Jeffrey Sachs: Ending Israel's War on Peace. scheerpost.com To make lasting peace in the Middle East, the U.S. must end its blank check to Israel's perpetual wars and join with the rest of the world to force Israel to live within its internationally recognized borders of June 4, 1967. Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares forCommon Dreams A two-week ceasefire has partially halted the Israel-U.S. war …
(2026-04-11). Trump is promising to pardon his loyal stooges. thecanary.co 
From time to time, people question why a person would put their neck on the line for Donald Trump. The answer to that is obvious (at least when he's the president); it's because he can literally pardon people of their crimes: BREAKING WSJ: Trump has repeatedly promised his top administration officials pardons before he leaves […] | By
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Pacific Ave/Cooper Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). International security cooperation seminar held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of National Defense held a seminar on international security cooperation from Thursday to Friday, attended by foreign military attachés to China and representatives from international organizationsChina offices.
(2026-04-11). Cuba denounces impact of U.S. blockade at regional forum. radiohc.cu Cuba has denounced violations of International Humanitarian Law by the United States and the impact of the blockade on ICTs at a regional forum in Mexico, the Cuban embassy in Mexico City reported. | According to a press release, Alejandro González, Director of International Organizations at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the regional consultation on ICTs and IHL, convened by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Mexico. | The meeting was held within the framework of the Global Initiative to Promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL). | González reaffirmed the country's commit…
(2026-04-11). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.
(2026-04-11). Global wealth gap grows as aid to world's poorest sees record drop. scmp.com The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a UN report has concluded. | The report assessing the blueprint adopted in Seville, Spain, last June to narrow the gap and achieve UN development goals for 2030 was issued ahead of next week's spring meetings in Washington of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the main global…
(2026-04-11). SPL 25-26 MW27: Al Nassr leads, Ronaldo narrows gap as top goal scorer. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26 MW27: Al-Nassr Saudi FC continues to lead as the top team whereas Cristiano Ronaldo narrows the gap as top goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 27 ending Sunday April 05, 2026.
(2026-04-11). NASA's Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after lunar mission. aljazeera.com Crew safely complete first mission to travel around the Moon in more than 50 years.
(2026-04-11). Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is set to announce soon on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-11). We Need a Theory of Change That Recognizes the Democratic Establishment Has Been Doing It Wrong. progressivehub.net LES LEOPOLD | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-04-11). The winners of Farage's energy bill prize look oddly familiar… thecanary.co 
People on social media have noticed that the winners of Nigel Farage's energy bill prize are the same people pictured with the Reform leader at a Brexit party rally in 2019: Left: Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick meet the winners of Reform UK's competition to have your energy paid for the whole year Right: Here […] | By
(2026-04-11). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Matt Ridley thinks the Climate Parrot is almost dead. wattsupwiththat.com
(2026-04-11). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-11). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Russia Would Consider Granting Asylum to President Maduro. orinocotribune.com
(2026-04-11). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). 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
(2026-04-11). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Falleció el periodista y dirigente de la prensa Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty. radiohc.cu El periodista Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty, con una gran experiencia, además, en la dirección de medios de prensa, quien dedicó sus últimos años laborales a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN), falleció este viernes en La Habana, a los 72 años de edad. | Clavel Carmenaty desarrolló la mayor parte de su obra profesional en organizaciones mediáticas de Santiago de Cuba, donde dirigió por 17 años el periódico Sierra Maestra y tres el telecentro Tele Turquino. | En su hoja de servicios al periodismo cubano se recoge su trabajo en la publicación El Combatiente, órgano del Ejército Oriental. | También fue integrante del Co…
(2026-04-11). Le basi della CIA in Ucraina: chiave del contenimento anti-russo in Europa. strategic-culture.su In sintesi, le 14 basi della CIA in Ucraina fungono da avamposto per il contenimento della Russia in Europa, lasciando maggiore libertà di azione agli USA di Trump in Medio Oriente e nel Pacifico. | Segue nostro Tre mesi dopo l'inizio della SMO, il 25 giugno 2022, il New York Times ha ufficialmente svelato il coinvolgimento segreto della CIA nella guerra in corso tra Russia e Ucraina, con il suo sorprendente articolo intitolato "Una rete…
(2026-04-11). China en el mundo global de hoy. radiohc.cu Desde la dirección del Partido Comunista de China -en sus últimos congresos y en las sesiones plenarias intermedias- se aprobó la constitución de la Franja y la Ruta, una política para el intercambio con los demás países que encierra varias iniciativas: La de Desarrollo Global, la de Seguridad Global, la de Civilización Global y la de Gobernanza Global.
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque en Casa de las Américas, su otro hogar en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El reconocido compositor y cantante brasileño Chico Buarque regresó este viernes a Casa de las Américas, otro de sus hogares en Cuba invitado por su amigo, el trovador Silvio Rodríguez. | La prestigiosa institución cultural reseña en su página de Facebook que el cantautor cubano propuso este encuentro en la sala 'Manuel Galich' con otros músicos y algunos amigos, en un grato ambiente de memoria compartida.Los asistentes recordaron las visitas a Cuba del creador brasileño y sus conciertos. Agradecieron su obra y su ejemplo de amor, coherencia y dignidad", apuntó la nota. | Indicó que en ese contexto, Chico Buarque…
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque returns to Casa de las Américas in Havana. radiohc.cu The renowned Brazilian composer and singer, Chico Buarque, returned this Friday to Casa de las Américas, invited by the Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez, in a pleasant atmosphere of shared memories. | "Those present recalled the Brazilian artist's visits to Cuba and his concerts. They expressed their gratitude for his work and his example of love, consistency, and dignity," Casa de las Américas highlighted in a statement on its social media. | Singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez proposed this meeting in the Manuel Galich Hall of the prestigious cultural institution, along with other musicians and friends.
(2026-04-11). Destacan elección de Cuba al Comité de ONG de Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla destacó este viernes la elección de Cuba al Comité de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONG), de Naciones Unidas para el período que inicia en 2027. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que la nación antillana fue electa por aclamación al Comité, perteneciente al Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas (Ecosoc), y ejercerá como miembro de 2027 a 2030. | Subrayó que este resultado reconoce la ejecutoria de Cuba en la promoción de la participación de organizaciones no gubernamentales genuinas de todas las regiones…
(2026-04-11). Guantánamo efectúa primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable. radiohc.cu 
Guantánamo efectuó la primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable 2026, a favor de la transición energética, prioridad que cobra mayor importancia en medio del complejo panorama económico del país. | En este encuentro efectuado en la Universidad de Guantánamo, participaron más de 15 micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (Mipymes) estatales y privadas, trabajadores por cuenta propia, entre otros invitados, para exponer sus productos, tecnologías y desarrollo de proyectos. | Ignacio Cuzco, coordinador de Objetivos y programas del gobierno provincial explicó que en esta feria no solo se visibilizan los diferent…
(2026-04-11). Meet the Puerto Rican Art Collective Bringing Chaos and Puppetry to the Masses. scheerpost.com Twin brothers Pablo and Efrain Del Hierro are the duo behind Poncili Creación, whose otherworldly puppets travel internationally to party with your inner child Ayi for Prism A Miami Art Week audience watched wide-eyed in December as a pair of towering, handmade puppets wobbled and lurched through Locust Projects as improvised music engulfed the space. …
(2026-04-11). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-11). Illegal UK weapons shipment intercepted in Belgian airport bound for Israel. thecanary.co 
After the farce of the Starmer government's fake and short-lived 'ban' on arms sales to Israel, illegal weapons destined for Israel have fallen foul of an NGO's efforts. A disguised cargo of weapons and military spare parts en route from the UK has been seized at Liège airport in Belgium. An operation by an NGO […] | By
(2026-04-10). Ukraine talking with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). "10 Minutes of Terror" : Lebanon Death Toll Tops 300 from Israel's "Black Wednesday" Attack. democracynow.org 
As the United States and Iran prepare to hold talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, Israel is continuing to bomb Lebanon, where the death toll from Wednesday's massive wave of attacks has topped 300. | "It was 10 minutes of terror, a day that the Lebanese are calling Black Wednesday," says Lebanese Australian journalist Rania Abouzeid, speaking with Democracy Now! from Beirut. "It was hard to tell what was blowing up where, because those hundred or so attacks were all happening simultaneously."…
(2026-04-10). Israel plans talks with Lebanon as violence imperils Iran ceasefire. scmp.com In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon "as soon as possible" aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbours. | Israel and Lebanon have technically been at war since Israel was established in 1948, and Netanyahu later stressed that there was no ceasefire between them. In a video statement, he said Israel will keep…
(2026-04-10). 'No offensive role' for Australia as clock ticks towards first US-Iran talks since war. scmp.com US Vice-President J.D. Vance will travel to Islamabad for the first round of talks on Saturday morning local time with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, according to the White House. | The US Secret Service has already arrived in the Pakistani capital to make security arrangements ahead of his visit, which marks the most significant face-to-face, high-level US—Iran contact since 1979.
(2026-04-10). Islamabad on high alert as Pakistan hosts crucial US-Iran talks amid Middle East ceasefire. ptcnews.tv US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Amid a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, global attention has shifted to Islamabad, which is set to host high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran starting April 11.The Pakistani capital has been placed under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the talks. Key areas, particularly the heavily guarded Red Zone, have been sealed off with strict movement restrictions. The zone, which houses Parliament, diplomatic missions, major government offices and luxury hotels is now accessible only to authorised personnel.Security forces have intensified patrols across t…
(2026-04-10). Malcolm X, Noam Chomsky, Sexual Predator Associations and Legacy Twists. counterpunch.org 
Malcolm X was far more deeply involved with a sexual predator—his superior, Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI)—than Noam Chomsky was involved with Jeffrey Epstein. However, Malcolm X's association with Muhammad has had virtually no effect on Malcolm's legacy, which has skyrocketed among the general public since his death.
(2026-04-10). Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to 'lies'. geo.tv 
US First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 9, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-10). Cubans residing in Venezuela express gratitude for aid to the island. radiohc.cu The Association of Cubans Residing in Venezuela (Accreven) expressed its gratitude to health institutions, the Venezuelan people, and the Carabobo chapter of the Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity for the aid that will be sent to Cuba, it was reported in Caracas. | Accreven's national president, Orelvis Reyes, highlighted this "tremendous effort" at the national level in a message posted on social media. | Reyes stated that they received this donation, destined for the homeland of Fidel Castro, Hugo Chávez, Simón Bolívar, and José Martí, with "tremendous love and affection." He also acknowledged the sol…
(2026-04-10). Venezuela Moves Toward Structural Economic Reform: Announcements and Measures. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Apr 9, 2026 | On April 8, Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, presented to the country a statement containing data and announcements fundamentally related to the economy. | The presentation centered on a sincere and compelling assessment of recent years' economic and political dynamics, highlighting key national account indicators regarding the effects of sanctions on national income, Social Security financing, and the status of public-sector salaries and pensions. | She announced a series of measures to address these challenges, indicating the need to avoid repeating past mista…
(2026-04-10). Venezuela's National Assembly Appoints Larry Devoe as Attorney General Eglée González Lobato as Ombudsperson. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The voting process highlighted the stark contrast between the Bolivarian parliamentary…
(2026-04-10). US scared to strike? Trump lashes out as Iran ignores demands, slowly dribbles tankers through Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Trump is publicly fuming as Iran keeps a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz during a fragile ceasefire, with just six ships crossing on April 9. While he insists on "victory" and attacks critics, traffic remains thin and pressure builds on Netanyahu to wind down the Lebanon front.
(2026-04-10). Are ships able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz yet. newarab.com 
Shipping through the Writing on Truth Social, the US president said Iran was doing a "very poor job, dishonourable some would say" in allowing shipments through the vital route, adding to his earlier warni…
(2026-04-10). From Hormuz to Kyiv: Are Short Ceasefires Becoming a Global War Strategy? thinktank.pk In 2026, a striking pattern is emerging across global conflict zones—wars are no longer being fought to conclusion but are instead being paused, recalibrated, and resumed. From the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran to the prolonged battlefield stalemate between Russia and Ukraine, the idea of short-term, tactical pauses—often lasting days or weeks—has …
(2026-04-10). USA's most important nuclear attack bomber jets lose stealth shield amid Iran war? Big claim by… hindustantimes.com China's Jingan Technology claims its AI-driven "Jingqi" platform tracked U.S. B-2 Spirit aircraft during strikes on Iran, intercepting radio signals despite strict stealth protocols. The firm says it reconstructed flight paths and timelines during Operation Epic Fury, though detection occurred mainly during the return phase. The claim, supported by unverified "audio proof," has sparked debate over whether stealth airpower is becoming more visible through signal intelligence and AI data fusion. Analysts caution it reflects evolving intelligence methods, not a proven failure of U.S. air dominance or stealth technol…
(2026-04-10). When Will the Trump Nightmare End? Have Too Many Thresholds Already Been Crossed? counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump continues to undermine the U.S. Constitution, reject democratic culture, violate international law, strain relationships with allies, and threaten adversaries with bombing them back to the Stone Age. The obvious question is: When will this end? Even as immediate issues are being raised about the reasons behind the U.S.—Israeli war against Iran and the exact nature of the ceasefire, we should keep asking: When will Trump's nightmarish influence stop?
(2026-04-10). The U.S.-Israeli War On Mental Health In Iran: What Will happen After The Shaky Ceasefire? scheerpost.com The trauma of war coupled with genocidal and demeaning rhetoric from U.S. leadership could lead to lasting mental health and social concerns for Iranians, experts say Kourosh Ziabari Prism A shaky ceasefire after 39 days of U.S.-Israeli war on Iran appears to be on the verge of collapse with Tel Aviv refusing to halt its heavy bombardment …
(2026-04-10). Iran Is Winning the War With the US. This Is How. orinocotribune.com 
(2026-04-10). Democracy Now! 2026-04-10 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 10, 2026; "10 Minutes of Terror": Lebanon Death Toll Tops 300 from Israel's "Black Wednesday" Attack; Will the U.S. and Europe Break Up? Trump Says He May Pull Out of NATO as Iran War Criticism Mounts; Ahead of Hungary Election, JD Vance Campaigns with Orbán in Show of Support for Far Right in Europe | Headlines for April 10, 2026; "10 Minutes of Terror": Lebanon Death Toll Tops 300 from Israel's "Black Wednesday" Attack; Will the U.S. and Europe Break Up? Trump Says He May Pull Out of NATO as Iran War Criticism Mounts; Ahead of Hungary…
(2026-04-10). Saudi Arabia says Iran attacks have affected oil production. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that the attacks carried out in recent weeks by Iran against the kingdom's energy infrastructure killed one person and impacted its oil production capacity. | The attacks have targeted "infrastructure for oil and gas production, transport and refining, as well as petrochemical plants and power facilities in Riyadh, the Eastern Province and the industrial city of Yanbu," an energy ministry official told the SPA news agency. | The official said the attacks killed one person – a Saudi national – and injured seven others, and "disrupted several production operations at key facilities".
(2026-04-10). China stands with Cuba: Beijing calls on the U.S. to heed the voice of justice. radiohc.cu The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday reiterated its firm support for Cuba in defending its national sovereignty and security, and called on the United States to heed the voice of justice and the international community. | In response to a question from Prensa Latina, spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China took note of the recent visit by US lawmakers to the island, who opposed Washington's hostile policy toward the Caribbean nation. | The Foreign Ministry called for an immediate end to all sanctions and the blockade against Cuba, while reiterating Beijing's willingness to work with the international community…
(2026-04-10). Power, Projection, and Arrogance: Mapping the Global Presence of U.S. Military Bases Through Facts and Figures. worldbeyondwar.org This new report analyzes the distribution and impacts of over 800 U.S. military bases outside the United States. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-10). Muslims hold first Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after reopening. aljazeera.com Thousands of Muslims performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after it reopened following a 40-day closure by Israel.
(2026-04-10). GHS Global Chemical Safety: What Businesses Need to Know. moderndiplomacy.eu Every year, billions of chemical shipments cross international borders. Each one carries documentation governed by national regulations that still vary widely from country to country. The UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was designed to solve this fragmentation. Adopted by the UN in 2003, GHS created a single framework for …
(2026-04-10). Milei to light Israel celebration torches with 'genocidal' rabbi. newarab.com 
Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev, who is overseeing the ceremony, said Milei would be among those lighting torches at the official event, citing his strong support for Israel. | "In these very…
(2026-04-10). Dialectics, Iran And The Long Durée Of Anticolonial Revolution. popularresistance.org Dialectical and historical materialism cannot be understated as critically important in understanding the "war on Iran". The framework is indispensable for moving beyond the phenomena of geopolitics (sanctions, military posturing, diplomatic tensions) to grasp the essential phenomena: the structural contradictions of imperialism in its current, neocolonial phase. By examining the nation-state as an enclosure, the process of primitive accumulation, and the dialectic between the dictatorship of capital and the dictatorship of the proletariat, we can see the war on Iran not as a discrete conflict between nation-stat…
(2026-04-10). Prince Harry sued by African charity he set up to honour Princess Diana. scmp.com A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honour his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year. | Sentebale, which supports young people living with HIV in Botswana and Lesotho, filed suit last month in London's High Court, according to court records reviewed Friday. | Online filings show Harry and his friend, Mark Dyer, a trustee at the charity, are being sued for either libel or slander. No documents were available.
(2026-04-10). 14 Government Reforms the Media Has Largely Ignored Over Recent Weeks. bylinetimes.com You will be forgiven for missing a raft of new significant developments over the past few weeks that do not concern the actions of Donald Trump. | Nonetheless, from climate action to new laws being proposed, the UK's Labour Government has been busy with some pretty major reforms, as well as some smaller initiatives that could significantly affect people's lives. | Most of these have been buried well away from the newspaper front pages. | So here's a collection of some recent news from Westminster and Whitehall you may have not seen, as part of an occasional series looking at what the Government is really getti…
(2026-02-27). I Thought I Saw You There. portside.org I Thought I Saw You There |
(2026-04-10). Bolobedu Solar Plant fires up SA's energy security. sanews.gov.za Bolobedu Solar Plant fires up SA's energy security | Government has welcomed the successful commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility in Limpopo province. | The plant was completed in April 2026 and commissioned by mineral resources company, Rio Tinto. | "This milestone represents a significant contribution to South Africa's ongoing efforts to diversify its energy mix, strengthen energy security, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. | "The plant, which spans approximately 347 hectares, is expected to generate around 300 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean e…
(2026-04-10). The Carbon Bureaucracy Nobody Voted For. wattsupwiththat.com By Aiden Buzzetti Most Americans have never heard of the International Organization for Standardization. That is exactly how its architects prefer it. While Washington debates energy policy in public, a…
(2026-04-10). All Wars Are Bankers' Wars: Iran and the Bankers' Endgame. scheerpost.com Ellen Brown ScheerPost"The powers of financial capitalism had another far reaching aim, nothing less than to create a world system of financial control in private hands able to dominate the political system of each country and the economy of the world as a whole." —Prof. Caroll Quigley, Georgetown University, Tragedy and Hope (1966) In February 2026, the United States …
(2026-04-10). Before Hezbollah: The Leftist Resistance Israel Crushed in Lebanon. thealtworld.com As Israel escalates its war on Lebanon, one narrative dominates: that Hezbollah is the cause of the conflict. | But that story erases decades of history. | Long before Hezbollah existed, southern Lebanon was already a frontline of anti-colonial struggle led by Palestinian fighters, Lebanese leftists, and marginalized communities resisting Israeli aggression and internal neglect. | In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek speaks with scholar Nate George about: | THE ORIGINS OF RESISTANCE IN SOUTH LEBANON | THE ROLE OF THE LEBANESE LEFT AND THE PLO | HOW ISRAEL, THE US, AND REGIONAL POWERS CRUSHED THAT MOVEMENT…
(2026-04-10). The New Intelligence Challenge: How China Exploits Israel's Internal Divisions to Outmaneuver Mossad. moderndiplomacy.eu The Israeli intelligence apparatus, particularly the Mossad and Shin Bet, faces a growing challenge stemming from the Chinese strategy of its State Security Service (MSS). The MSS acts as China's foreign intelligence agency, aiming for soft Chinese penetration of Israeli civil society, human rights groups, and liberal circles. This strategy exploits internal divisions within Israeli …
(2026-04-10). Kathy Hochul Has One Last Chance To Do the Right Thing on Climate. portside.org Kathy Hochul Has One Last Chance To Do the Right Thing on Climate |
(2026-04-10). SARS reminds trusts to file income tax returns. sanews.gov.za SARS reminds trusts to file income tax returns | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has urged all trusts registered in South Africa to submit income tax returns for every year of assessment, in line with legislative requirements. | This obligation applies even where a trust had no economic activity during the relevant year. | "Where a trust is no longer being used for its intended purpose, trustees are encouraged to formally terminate the trust through the Office of the Master of the High Court (Master). | "Once the Master has issued a written confirmation of termination, trustees should request SARS to de…
(2026-04-10). DNC Shoots Down Resolutions Calling Out AIPAC and Limiting Arms to Israel. progressivehub.net MATT SLEDGE | THE INTERCEPT…
(2026-04-10). SEPTA wants money for new buses, trains and station upgrades in 2027 budget proposal. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA is proposing a $2.7 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 to begin purchasing roughly 250 new hybrid buses, add taller turnstiles at subway stations and invest in its aging infrastructure, among other things. | Service cuts not on the table: | SEPTA is requesting a one-time transfer of capital funds to its operating budget following an emergency approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This will keep full service levels going through…
(2026-04-10). All with Cuba: Against the threat of imperialist aggression and for the right to life. radiohc.cu From the International Committee for Peace, Justice, and Dignity for the Peoples, we call upon men and women of goodwill to join the actions that will take place around the world from April 19th onward, in the Centennial Year of Fidel Castro and the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs (Playa Giron) invasion, the first defeat of imperialism in Latin America.
(2026-04-10). The Gallows Law: Israel moves toward executing Palestinian children. peoplesworld.org 
According to Israel's new death penalty law, Palestinian children, like adults, could, in practice, find themselves facing the gallows. This might take some by surprise, or even be dismissed as an exaggeration. Sadly, it is neither. The death penalty law, passed by Israel's Knesset on March 30, mandates capital punishment for Palestinians convicted of carrying …
(2026-04-10). May Day planning revs up, with organizers looking ahead to midterm elections. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—With mass rallies nationwide growing by the day and enthusiasm rising, activists and planners for May Day 2026 are already distributing tool kits, giving advice, and urging people nationwide to join the pledge: "No work! No school! No shopping!" Organizers hope to bring much of the economy to a halt. But while the activists pumped …
(2026-04-10). Remembering a Steadfast Hong Kong Democracy Activist. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Koo Sze-yiu carries a coffin that reads, "The people's heroes, they shall remain forever immortal" at a protest in Hong Kong, May 26, 2019 | © 2019 AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File…
(2026-04-10). YouTube sparks backlash after introducing 90-second unskippable ads on TV. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Popular video-sharing platform YouTube recently sparked backlash after rolling out unskippable 90-second ads for TV users, making it impossible to enjoy content properly. According to Adwave, 150 million Americans watch YouTube on TV monthly, as more people ditch cable for greater convenience and fewer ads. However, Google's video platform has begun rolling out 90-second unskippable ads, leaving non-premium subscribers "speechless," according to a post on Reddit.YouTube sparks backlash after introducing 90-second unskippable ads on TV: YouTube has begun rolling out 90 second unskippable ads to t…
(2026-04-10). Vocational schools new front in China's strategy to support businesses' global expansion. scmp.com In classrooms and training centres across China, a growing number of students from Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond are learning not just the Chinese language, but how the country's factories operate, how supply chains are managed and how products are marketed and sold across borders. | Hebei Software Institute, in the northern city of Baoding, has been at the forefront of the push. The vocational college said it had established multiple overseas-oriented programmes in recent years, particularly…
(2026-04-10). Trump Administration Wants to Make It More Difficult to Evade a Military Draft. theintercept.com 
The Selective Service System, the government agency that keeps a list of draft-eligible American men, will begin automatically registering names later this year, abandoning a decades-old process in which young men self-registered. | "This has been in the works for quite a while," a U.S. government official told The Intercept, noting that the Selective Service System — which is separate from the Defense Department — had been pressing Congress to revamp the registration process. The official referenced "sliding numbers" of men registering on their own and the potential of war with a near-peer power l…
(2026-04-10). INTEL Roundtable w/ Larry Johnson Special Guest for Ray SCOTT RITTER ! thealtworld.com INTEL Roundtable w/ Larry Johnson & Special Guest for Ray — SCOTT RITTER !
(2026-04-10). Public urged to shape new whistleblower protection law. sanews.gov.za Public urged to shape new whistleblower protection law | Government has called on South Africans to help shape a sweeping new law aimed at protecting whistleblowers. | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamaloko Kubayi, on Thursday unveiled the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill in Pretoria, describing it as a "critical intervention" to safeguard individuals who come forward with information on wrongdoing. | But while the Bill introduces far-reaching reforms, Kubayi stressed that it is still a proposal — and its final strength will depend on public input before the 14 May 2026 deadline.
(2026-04-10). Macron woos Trump to G7 summit with Versailles palace dinner. Will he bite? scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron has invited US President ‚Å Donald Trump to a ‚Å sumptuous dinner at the ornate Palace of ‚Å Versailles the day after a G7 summit in mid-June, although it remains unclear if Trump will attend either event, sources said. | France is the host of this year's G7, with a leaders' summit in the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains at the foot ‚Äåof the French Alps scheduled for June 15-17 — dates that Macron has already moved to accommodate a mixed martial arts event Trump is…
(2026-04-10). King Charles Explains to Aussie Flood Victims They Should have Done More about Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com As Australia wakes up to the Iran War reality we still need fossil fuel, King Charles chooses now to push his climate obsession.
(2026-04-10). 'Shameful': $4,049 of average US taxpayer's bill last year went to war and weaponry. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on A new analysis released Thursday estimates that the average American taxpayer shelled out over $4,000 to the federal government last year "for
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/18: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-04-10). Hezbollah Ramping Up FPV Drone Attacks On IDF In Lebanon. twz.com 
(2026-04-10). Israeli soldiers beat elderly Palestinian woman to death during West Bank home raid. mronline.org 
Israeli soldiers beat a 68-year-old Palestinian woman to death during a raid on her home in the town of Jayyous, in the northern occupied West Bank on Tuesday.
(2026-04-10). Israeli strike on government building kills Lebanese officers. aljazeera.com Israeli air strike on a government building in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh kills at least 13.
(2026-04-10). Troy on NY Health Sunday April 12. mediasanctuary.org Troy Indivisible is sponsoring a forum on Sunday April 12, on the NY Health Act from 2 to 4 PM at the Art Center of the Capital District, 265 River St. Troy. This legislation would provide single payer comprehensive healthcare to New York residents. Like Medicare, but better, the Act includes coverage for dental, vision, mental health, hearing, gender affirming care and long-term care. Prof. Ashley Fox on Health Policy at the Rockefeller College at U ALbany talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-04-10). Auriemma's Personal Apology to Dawn Staley Reflects Years of Her Principled Institutional Leadership. moguldom.com Geno Auriemma directly apologized to South Carolina coach Dawn Staley on Tuesday evening, saying he "lost myself" during a heated postgame confrontation after his UConn team's 62-48 Final Four loss. This was his second statement in four days, but the first to address Staley by name—a meaningful pivot that signals genuine accountability from the legendary …
(2026-04-10). Zorbas Trio on Musical Inspirations and Song City. mediasanctuary.org Zorbas Trio is comprised of three siblings: Callista, Demetra, and John Zorbas. This Saratoga, NY group ranges in genres from jazz, rock, alternative, and classical. They spoke with Jacob Boston and Richard Sleeper about how they developed their sound and making music as a family ahead of their performance at Song City.
(2026-04-10). Has the Position of College Graduates Worsened? peoplespolicyproject.org 
(2026-04-10). Weaponising sexual violence under Israel's death penalty law. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). Energy prices may take 'months' to normalise, despite ceasefire: Analysts. aljazeera.com There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.
(2026-04-10). Teamsters health care workers to picket Chicago hospital for fair contract. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) health care workers are "drastically underpaid" compared to other hospitals in Chicago, Debra Simmons-Peterson, president of Teamsters Local 743 told People's World. Simmons-Peterson spoke at a rally Thursday in which hospital workers protested pay rates that don't reflect the rising costs of living in the Chicago area. The health …
(2026-04-10). Louisiana GOP Rushing To Pass Bill Preventing Calvin Duncan From Taking Office. newsone.com 
(2026-04-10). Kim Jong Un waiting for Trump, but there's a path right in front of him. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this week, North Korea
(2026-04-10). China removes tens of thousands of 'AI-modified' videos in content crackdown. ecns.cn China's television regulator said it has removed tens of thousands of AI-altered videos and penalized multiple accounts as part of a campaign to curb problematic online content.
(2026-04-10). The 'Leading UK Scientists' Letter Urging Abandonment of North Sea is Ideology Masquerading as Science. wattsupwiththat.com From Tilak's Substack Tilak Doshi The Financial Times reported on Good Friday that "more than 65 leading UK scientists" had signed an open letter, published as a Google Doc, urging the Government to abandon…
(2026-04-10). Presidente cubano ratifica vínculos con Rusia en encuentro con vicecanciller Ryabkov. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel sostuvo un encuentro con el viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la Federación de Rusia, Serguey Ryabkov, quien llegó a La Habana para asistir a la reunión Intercancillerías. | En sus palabras iniciales del encuentro realizado en el Palacio de la Revolución, el jefe de Estado expresó: Es un placer recibirlo en Cuba. Aprovechamos esta ocasión para enviarle un abrazo a nuestro querido amigo, el Presidente Vladimir Putin". | Igualmente, agradeció en nombre del Partido, el Gobierno y el pueblo cubanos…