(2026-04-25). Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Israeli strikes killed six people in southern Lebanon on Thursday, Lebanese health officials said.
(2026-04-25). Watch: Australian workers and youth oppose Gaza genocide and war in Iran. wsws.org Protesters in Brisbane and Adelaide denounced the federal Labor government for its complicity in the US-led imperialist assault in the Middle East.
(2026-04-25). InsightsÔΩúTrump's speech of 'wiping out Iran's civilization' refuted by Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn At least 56 historical and cultural heritage sites in Iran have been severely damaged in the war waged by the U.S. and Israel, according to reports. Among them, the "Hall of Mirrors" at the Golestan Palace in Tehran was notably devastated, with repairs expected to take at least 15 years. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to "wipe out Iran's civilization."
(2026-04-25). Insights | Consensus that 'disrupting cultural heritage is a war crime' should be strengthened: Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn The international community should strengthen the consensus that disrupting cultural heritage is a war crime, said a Malaysian scholar during the Islam-Confucianism Civilizational Dialogue 2026 held in Beijing last week.
(2026-04-25). High energy costs focus of discussions at EU summit in Cyprus. ecns.cn How to bring down the high energy costs in European Union (EU) countries? This topic is expected to dominate most discussions at the informal meeting of heads of state or governments scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Nicosia, Cyprus, amid a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that transports roughly a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies.
(2026-04-25). The Middle East's new power brokers? Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt unite. scmp.com Amid the rubble of the US-Israel war on Iran, a new Middle East appears to be taking shape as a constellation of regional powers jockey for a seat at the table. | Led by Turkey and Saudi Arabia, the grouping stretches from the Gulf across the Caucasus to Central and South Asia, binding together countries with overlapping interests, interlocking partnerships and a shared conviction: that…
(2026-04-25). China urges citizens to avoid Iran, calls on those there to leave amid security risks. ecns.cn China has warned its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already in the country to leave or move to safer areas, citing ongoing security risks, its embassy in Iran said.
(2026-04-25). Operation Eagle Claw: Historic US Army failure in Iran's Tabas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — On April 24, 1980, the US Delta Force, which sought to release the US Embassy staff held in Tehran, suffered from a humiliating defeat in Tabas Desert in northeast Iran.
(2026-04-25). UAE says rebuilding trust with Iran will take 'ages'. newarab.com 
Rebuilding trust between Abu Dhabi and Tehran will take "ages and ages", UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash said Friday, after Iran "You can't be attacked with 2,800 missiles and drones and then talk to me about trust. That will take ages and ages," Gargash said at a World Policy Conference in the town of Chantilly, north of Paris. | The top official said that 89 percent of the Iranian attacks targeted "civilians, civilian infrastructure, energy inf…
(2026-04-25). IRGC destroys cells preparing attacks in western Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they dismantled multiple armed cells in western Kordestan and Kermanshah provinces that were preparing the ground for a military attack.
(2026-04-25). US-Iran second round of talks: No direct talks as Tehran, Washington engagement via Pakistan. ptcnews.tv US-Iran second round of talks: As a second round of talks on the West Asia conflict is set to begin in Islamabad, Iran has said it will not hold any direct meetings with the United States. Instead, it | US-Iran second round of talks: No direct talks as Tehran, Washington engagement via Pakistan…
(2026-04-25). Why does Iran reject negotiation under blockade, threats? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Experience has shown that entering negotiations under pressure not only fails to yield concessions, but can also lead to a form of "political humiliation."
(2026-04-25). Iran FM lands in Islamabad as fragile peace efforts resume. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). US Jewish author Peter Beinart receives PEN award for Gaza book. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). Viral videos highlight sense of safety in China. ecns.cn Social media reels showing Chinese police officers patiently explaining how firearms work to curious children.Fueling much online discussion about the"sense of safety"in China.
(2026-04-25). 'Walk together as friends?' A High-Level Conference offers answers. ecns.cn Representatives from around the world recently gathered at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing for the Third High-Level Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development. | Amid rising uncertainty in the global landscape, "shared development" has become a key topic of discussion. What is being discussed here, and what could it lead to?
(2026-04-25). China, Cambodia boost strategic ties, coordination. ecns.cn China and Cambodia have enhanced bilateral strategic coordination with the first meeting of their foreign ministers and defense ministers under the "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism, which officials and experts said marks a significant institutional upgrade in bilateral relations and a deepened commitment to coordinated strategic positions.
(2026-04-25). How Iran turned pressure into initiative. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Authority is no longer measured by who strikes first, but by who manages the chaos that follows. In the 40-day war, Iran proved it can sustain pressure, seize momentum, and redefine the equation.
(2026-04-25). Guizhou bridge a magnet for thrill-seekers. ecns.cn When standing on a bridge 625 meters in the air, flanked by steep karst cliffs and a roaring river far below, the last thing most people would consider doing is to throw themselves off it.
(2026-04-25). Iran parl. speaker sees financial war as frontline against US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the main battleground for confronting the United States lies in the financial warfare, emphasizing that economic resistance is the key to weakening US influence.
(2026-04-25). UK PM vows legislation to ban Iran Guards: report. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). Mediation without compulsion. ecns.cn There was a time when major countries measured their influence by the number of wars they could end.In a world roiled by perpetual might-is-right games, by turning mediation to apublic good, China is saying, in effect, that power can be exercised through restraint as well as force.
(2026-04-25). No meeting planned to take place between Iran, US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the US in Islamabad, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says.
(2026-04-25). China to send two pandas to the U.S. under new cooperation deal. ecns.cn China and the United States have agreed to launch a new round of giant panda conservation cooperation, with two pandas set to be sent to Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year program, according to media reports.
(2026-04-25). Russia accuses US of using coups, kidnappings to 'defend its well-being' at any cost. scmp.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the United States of ‚Å abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic ‚Å conventions in pursuit of its ‚Å own interests, particularly in dominating energy markets, in an interview broadcast on Friday. | Lavrov, interviewed by Russian state television, said Washington, in its dealings with Latin America and the Middle East, was "taking us back to a world where ‚Äånothing existed" in international law.
(2026-04-25). In Numbers: China-Laos ties face important opportunities in 2026. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos as well as the Year of China-Laos Friendship, presenting important opportunities for the development of bilateral relations.
(2026-04-25). Comicomment: The ghosts Japan refuses to put to rest. ecns.cn Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday made a monetary offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, one day after she sent a ritual offering to the shrine in the name of "prime minister."
(2026-04-25). Iran FM, Pakistan army chief meet in Islamabad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan's army chief in Islamabad on Saturday to convey Tehran's position on ending the ongoing war.
(2026-04-25). VIDEO: Iran's police commando unit shoots down US aircraft. en.mehrnews.com ISFAHAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The moment when Iran's police commando unit targeted a US aircraft in southern Isfahan province during wartime.
(2026-04-25). New ISO standard on pigment quality testing expected to cut industry waste. ecns.cn China has led the development of a new international standard for pigment quality testing, which has been formally published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), according to media reports.
(2026-04-25). Hasty deal with US may be detrimental to Iran in long run. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — A hasty deal with the US ending the material and economic violence against Iran might very well be short-lived and in the long-term turn out to be detrimental to Iranian interests, Lana Ravandi-Fadai told Mehr News Agency.
(2026-04-25). Hesse, Germany: 4 tannery workers killed in workplace accident. wsws.org Four workers have lost their lives following hydrogen sulphide poisoning at a tannery in Runkel, Hesse, highlighting severe deficiencies in occupational safety and environmental monitoring.
(2026-04-25). El Salvador's Bukele regime stages mass show trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members. wsws.org Trump's support for Bukele seeks to normalize the authoritarian doctrine that the state may detain or even kill individuals based on suspicion alone, without due process.
(2026-04-25). China's Xiushan expands cross-border trade through logistics hub. ecns.cn A mountainous county in southwest China is expanding its role in global trade, as new logistics links connect local industries with markets in Southeast Asia and Europe, businesses say.
(2026-04-25). Foreign investment increases as innovation drive deepens. ecns.cn Chinas improving innovation ecosystem, its vast market and more predictable policy environment are encouraging multinational companies to scale up investment and operations, cementing the countrys role as a hub for advanced industries and global trade.
(2026-04-25). Automated irrigation creates 'crop circles' in Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Twenty-five green "crop circles," each measuring 800 meters in diameter, have appeared in Kunyu City on the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-04-25). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 25. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Saturday, April 25.
(2026-04-25). Zelensky arrives in Azerbaijan for 'security and energy' talks. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President "We landed in Azerbaijan," the official said, adding that the visit was aimed at "security and energy cooperation, coordination." | Kyiv and Baku enjoy warm relations, as Ties between Moscow and Baku, on the contrary, have…
(2026-04-25). US lawmakers seek to pause H-1B visas for three years, tables new legislation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A group of Republican lawmakers has proposed a new bill to stop giving H-1B visas for three years and make major changes to the system. They say the current programme has hurt job opportunities for Americans. | The bill, called the "End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026," was introduced by Eli Crane. It aims to restart the visa system later with stricter rules. | "The federal government should work for hardworking citizens, not the profit margins of massive corporations. We owe it to the American people to prevent the broken H-1B system from boxing them out of jobs they are qualified to perform," Crane…
(2026-04-25). VIDEO: Ornamentation of Imam Reza shrine on his birth anniv. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The holy shrine of Eighth Infallible of Household of the Holy Prophet, Imam Reza (AS), was ornamented on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
(2026-04-25). Michael Tilson Thomas, acclaimed American conductor, has died at the age of 81. wsws.org Like his mentor Leonard Bernstein, Tilson Thomas was known for his communication skills and his ability to attract new audiences to classical music.
(2026-04-25). UN Official: China plays vital role in South-South, multilateral cooperation. ecns.cn "China has played a very important role in South-South cooperation and in broader development cooperation," said Nadia Rasheed, United Nations Population Fund representative to China, in an exclusive interview with China News Service recently.
(2026-04-25). Iran UN mission slams US seizure of dialysis supply ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's mission to the United Nations has fiercely condemned the United States' seizure of an Iranian vessel carrying vital dialysis equipment, warning the "illegal" act puts vulnerable patients at grave risk.
(2026-04-25). EconoScope | China's electric motorcycles gain ground overseas as orders surge into July. ecns.cn Orders for Chinese electric motorcycles have been booked through July, as strong demand from Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America continues to drive exports.
(2026-04-25). Xi urges efforts to further review, apply development experience of east China's Yiwu. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to further review the development experience of the city of Yiwu in east China's Zhejiang Province, and put it to good use.
(2026-04-25). Significant portion of Iran's missile power yet to be deployed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The Defense Ministry says a significant portion of Iran's missile capabilities remains unused, while highlighting the domestic production of over 1,000 types of weapons throughout the country.
(2026-04-25). Hegseth says Iran blockade "going global," as US announces new sanctions on Chinese shipping. wsws.org The United States is expanding its naval blockade of Iran into a global operation against shipping in any ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday. Hours earlier the Treasury Department sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery and 40 shipping companies for buying Iranian crude.
(2026-04-25). Trump's "Department of War" seeks to enlist US auto companies in accelerated arms buildup. wsws.org The recent meetings between Pentagon officials and top US auto executives are aimed at securing the more direct integration of the auto industry into the war drive of US imperialism.
(2026-04-25). WHO approves first malaria treatment for babies. scmp.com The World Health Organization announced on Friday that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants for the first time. | Artemether-lumefantrine is the first antimalarial formulation designed specifically for the youngest victims of the mosquito-borne disease. | "The prequalification designation indicates that the medicine meets international standards of quality, safety and efficacy," the WHO said in a statement.
(2026-04-25). New Zealand government minister stokes anti-Indian racism. wsws.org The right-wing nationalist NZ First Party is scapegoating immigrants for the social crisis caused by austerity measures imposed by successive Labour and National Party-led governments, in which NZ First has also played a major role.
(2026-04-25). Macron considers US to be unreliable ally. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — French President Emmanuel Macron does not consider Washington to be an absolutely reliable partner.
(2026-04-25). Turning plastic waste into chess pieces. ecns.cn In the heart of Kibera, one of Africa's largest informal settlements, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking place—one that turns waste into opportunity, and discarded plastic into tools of learning, creativity, and hope.
(2026-04-25). US Navy Secretary fired among growing conflict with Pentagon leaders. ecns.cn Top defense leader John Phelan was suddenly fired as U.Navy Secretary on Wednesday, April 22, amid his growing discord with other Pentagon figures, officials say.
(2026-04-25). Pakistani journalists in Xinjiang: No 'forced labor', but advanced technology. ecns.cn A delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently.
(2026-04-25). Bougainville advocate among all-women lineup winning Goldman Environmental prize. asiapacificreport.nz By Coco Lance, RNZ Pacific digital journalist For the first time in history, the Goldman Environmental Prize — often dubbed the "Green Nobel" — has been awarded entirely to women. Since 1990, the prize has recognised ordinary people taking on extraordinary environmental battles. The six winners this year are Theonila Roka Matbob (Bougainville), Yuvelis Morales…
(2026-04-25). Tehran rally condemns US-Israeli crimes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — People from various walks of life gathered at Tehran's Haft-e-Tir Square on Saturday to condemn crimes by the US. and the Israeli regime, and to thwart any possible enemy plot.
(2026-04-25). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs from Korean War buried in homeland. ecns.cn The remains of 12 CPV soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Thursday in Shenyang.
(2026-04-25). China to closely follow progress of relevant legislation, carefully assess its impact: MOFCOM on US House Committee on Foreign Affairs passing MATCH Act and related bills. ecns.cn
(2026-04-25). Lula es operado con éxito de una lesión cutánea. cubadebate.cu La lesión, claramente visible en las últimas semanas, era un carcinoma basocelular, precisó la dermatóloga Cristina Abdalla, a cargo de la intervención en el hospital Sirio-Libanés de Sao Paulo.
(2026-04-25). El petróleo crudo cubano sí se puede refinar (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Una tecnología para el uso del crudo nacional desarrollada por el Centro de Investigaciones del Petróleo (Ceinpet), basada en la termoconversión, ha roto con el mito de que el petróleo cubano de alta densidad y viscocidad no podía procesarse a partir de soluciones propias.
(2026-04-25). Empresa "Camilo Cienfuegos" recibe Bandera de Vanguardia Nacional por sexto año consecutivo. cubadebate.cu Con una historia de profundo compromiso hacia la obra invencible de la Revolución Cubana, la Empresa Industria Electrónica Comandante Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán, perteneciente al Ministerio de Industrias, celebró en un Acto Solemne la entrega de la Bandera que la acredita, por sexto año consecutivo, como Vanguardia Nacional.
(2026-04-25). Entrega Rusia a Cuba donativo de medicamentos. cubadebate.cu En la sede de la Embajada de Rusia en Cuba se celebró este viernes una ceremonia para hacer entrega al Gobierno cubano de un cargamento humanitario preparado por el Gobierno de San Petersburgo, consistente en un lote de medicamentos destinados a hospitales y clínicas de la isla.
(2026-04-25). China entrega donativo al deporte cubano. cubadebate.cu Como parte de los estrechos lazos de amistad entre la República Popular de China y la República de Cuba se realizó este viernes el acto oficial de un donativo de implementos deportivos, que amablemente ha realizado la Administración General de Deportes de ese país.
(2026-04-25). Las lesiones empañan el futbol español. cubadebate.cu Se pierden lo que resta de la contienda el talentoso atacante del Baràßa Lamine Yamal, también el defensa central brasileño Eder Militao y el volante creativo turco Arda Guler. Curiosamente, los tres padecen lesiones parecidas. Yamal, rotura en el isquiotibial izquierdo, mientras Militao en el bicep femoral de su pierna izquierda y Guler, también en el bicep femoral de su pierna derecha.
(2026-04-25). Para que la cadera vuelva a andar (+Audio y Video). cubadebate.cu En Sancti Spíritus, una innovación del servicio de Ortopedia y Traumatología convierte un problema crítico en una solución concreta: adaptar tornillos ya adquiridos para mantener operativas las fracturas de cadera y otras lesiones que exigen osteosíntesis, en medio de la escasez de insumos que golpea al sistema de Salud cubano.
(2026-04-25). El Gamal family released from Dilley concentration camp: A victory in the fight against collective punishment. wsws.org The war on immigrants, and through them on the democratic rights of the entire working class, continues and is escalating, and the El Gamal family, including four minor children, remains under threat.
(2026-04-24). Not Even the Pope Is Safe from Trump's Threats. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | With his supposed desire to portray himself as an all-powerful king, the convicted pedophile President Donald Trump lashed out without restraint against Pope Leo XIV because he disliked the comments the leader of the Catholic Church made about those responsible for wars around the world. | On several occasions, the Holy Father has condemned the leaders who spend billions on war and has stated that the world is being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants." | During a recent visit to Cameroon, he stated: | "The architects of war pretend to ignore that it takes only an instant to destroy, b…
(2026-04-24). Soldier Involved in Maduro Abduction Arrested for Profiting Off Polymarket Bets. truthout.org The US Justice Department announced Thursday that an American special forces soldier has been arrested and charged for pocketing over $400,000 by betting, on the basis of classified information, on the timing of the Trump administration's illegal abduction of Nicolás Maduro earlier this year. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, an active-duty soldier in the US Army who was involved in planning and executing… |
(2026-04-24). UK's rare condemnation of Israel's 'Black Wednesday' massacre highlights its outrageous inaction. thecanary.co 
Six days after Israel's bombardment of Beirut on 'Black Wednesday', 8 April 2026, the UK government issued a rare statement condemning the Israeli airstrikes. In its Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement of 14 April, the Foreign Office wrote: We also condemn in the strongest terms the massive Israeli strikes on Lebanon which… resulted in the death […] | By
(2026-04-24). Artists group launches boycott of New York cultural center 92NY over support for war, genocide. wsws.org 92NO has called for a boycott by speakers and the public of events to protest the institution's support for the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the war in Iran and Lebanon.
(2026-04-24). UK Foreign Office closes unit tracking Israeli violations. newarab.com 
The closure of a The unit focused on Israeli activities in Gaza and, more recently, in Lebanon, reports on Thursday revealed. | The budget cuts, which follow a review by Olly Robbins, the former permanent secretary at the Foreign Office, also mean that funding for the Conflict and Security Monitoring project run by the Centre for I…
(2026-04-24). Trump is fed up with the Iran war. no guarantee he restart it. haaretz.com Netanyahu hopes Trump will follow through on his threats against Iran, but it is doubtful the Islamic Republic is impressed by them ‚ñ The scale of the fighting in Lebanon is far more modest than the public might be led to believe ‚ñ The renewed focus on Gaza is not coincidental, nor is it detached from political considerations ‚ñ And what is unfolding within the Shin Bet under Zini should raise red flags…
(2026-04-24). Headlines for April 24, 2026. democracynow.org Israel Continues Strikes on Southern Lebanon as Trump Announces 3-Week Ceasefire Extension, Trump Says He's Under No Pressure to End War with Iran, Israel Kills Palestinian Civilians, Including Children, in Latest Gaza Ceasefire Violations, Senate GOP Advances $70 Billion Funding Plan for ICE, Border Patrol, Justice Department Seeks to Denaturalize Hundreds of U.S. Citizens, Trump Administration May Deport Afghan Refugees Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo, U.S. Seeks to Deport Iranian Doctoral Student Who Provided Media Commentary on Iran War, Iranian Asylum Seekers Jailed by ICE Are Not Related to Military Co…
(2026-04-24). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.
(2026-04-24). Lebanese Journalist Amal Khalil Killed in Israeli Strike, Medics Blocked from Saving Her Under Rubble. democracynow.org 
Israeli forces killed the prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil on Wednesday despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Khalil and her colleague, photographer Zeinab Faraj, were reporting from southern Lebanon when an Israeli drone struck a car near them, killing two civilians. Khalil and Faraj sought shelter in a nearby building, but then Israel struck that building, as well. Emergency and medical workers rescued Faraj but came under fire before they could rescue Khalil, and were prevented by the Israeli military from returning for over six hours. Khalil died by the time her body was recovered from unde…
(2026-04-24). Israeli Media: Israel's Position Worse Than Before War on All Fronts. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli newspaper Maariv acknowledged that "Israel's situation is worse than it was before the 'roar of Assad' on all fronts." The newspaper stated: "We must start from the end. From now on, Israel is in a less favorable position than it should be. It is in a worse position regarding Lebanon and Gaza than …
(2026-04-24). Israeli Enemy Launches More Attacks on South Lebanon: Martyrs Recorded. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy continued its series of violations and attacks against the South Lebanon towns. In this context, warplanes launched a series of raids on the town of Deir Ames in southern Lebanon after threatening it earlier. Al-Manar's correspondent also reported that "enemy warplanes targeted the outskirts of Bint Jbeil in the Qounine area." Enemy …
(2026-04-24). Hezbollah Continues Responding to Every Israeli Violation of Lebanon's Ceasefire. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance continued on Friday responding to every attack launched by the Israeli occupation forces on South Lebanon towns and villages. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the Resistance operations and their outcomes. Statement 1 In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's violation of the …
(2026-04-24). Podcast: Oh, Christian Zionists. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Caitlin and Tim discuss Christian Zionism, Israel, authentic spirituality, and Jesus statues: _________________ The best way to make sure you see everything I write is to get on my free mailing list. My work is entirely reader-supported, so if you enjoyed this piece here are some options where you can toss some money into my …
(2026-04-24). 132 academics, writers and public figures risk terror charges with letter. thecanary.co 
In an unprecedented action, more than 130 leading scholars and public figures are risking arrest on terror charges after writing an open letter to the Court of Appeal concerning Palestine Action. The letter, dated 24 April 2026, simply reads: We oppose genocide, we support Palestine Action. The words that have become synonymous with the campaign […] | By
(2026-04-24). Breaking: 3 'Teledyne 4' Palestine activists sentenced to prison. thecanary.co 
Three of the 'Teledyne 4' group of anti-genocide activists have each been sentenced to 20 months in prison for causing around £570,000 of damage to US arms-maker Teledyne's factory in Shipley, which supplies the Israeli military with components for missiles. Second trial for Teledyne 4 Laura Gao, Ruby Hamill, Daniel Jones and Najam Shah were […] | By
(2026-04-24). Taxpayer Revolt Grows Against Funding War, Empire, Genocide, And ICE. popularresistance.org Last week, on Tax Day, April 15, thousands of taxpayers took to the streets nationwide to demand: no more tax dollars for war, empire, genocide, and ICE. Coordinated actions took place in New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Minnesota, California, and other states. The nationwide Day of Action was initiated by the US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) and Taxpayers Against Genocide(TAG) as a Pledge of Action. Dozens of other major civil society and human rights organizations signed the pledge and endorsed the Day of Action. Additionally, individual actions were planned b…
(2026-04-24). People Against Genocide abseil into UAV Tactical Systems factory in Leicester. thecanary.co 
From approximately 3am on Friday 24 April, People Against Genocide began occupying the roof of the Leicester factory of UAV Tactical Systems. Elbit Systems, Israel's biggest weapons maker, owns the company. UAV Tactical Systems produces drones for the Israeli military's killer drone fleet, of which Elbit supplies over 85%. Then at approximately 10am, an action […] | By
(2026-04-24). Russia sees rising threats to Bushehr nuclear site: FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Moscow has taken note of increasing security threats to nuclear facilities, including the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2026-04-24). A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody: US President. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran. | "Why would I use a nuclear weapon? We've totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he would use such a weapon. | REPORTER: Would you use a nuclear weapon against Iran? | PRESIDENT TRUMP: No. Why would a stupid question like that be asked? | Why would l use a nuclear weapon when we've totally decimated Iran without it? A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody. pic.twitter.com/7hAlHLrNT4 | — Depar…
(2026-04-24). U.S. Efforts To Prevent Iranian Mine Laying In Strait Of Hormuz Underway. twz.com 
A day after President Donald Trump The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) "has a variety of smaller Boston Whaler-size boats," Air Force Gen. Dan Caine told reporters, including from The War Zone, during a Friday morning media briefing. "We have forces up there deterring and preventing them from continuing to [lay m…
(2026-04-24). The Iran war is brewing a food crisis we must avert. scmp.com As my wife and I quaffed our way through a sumptuous five-course South African wine tasting dinner at the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC) early this week, the world food crisis and global food insecurity seemed a very long way away. | Yet as the US war on Iran approached its third month, with the Strait of Hormuz still blocked and a host of critical commodities hostage to the conflict, our FCC wine dinners must surely be in jeopardy. More seriously, millions worldwide may face much…
(2026-04-24). Generation Jihad Iran's Choke Point. longwarjournal.org Iran says it's not in a rush to negotiate, but reality signals something else. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Fellow Miad Maleki — a former US Treasury sanctions architect — to break down why Tehran walked away from talks, what the Strait of Hormuz blockade is really doing, and why the regime may be under more pressure than at any point since 1979.
(2026-04-24). As third carrier strike group arrives, Trump orders Navy to "shoot and kill" Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org In a Truth Social post on Thursday morning, President Trump ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be" that he claimed without proof were placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-24). The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too. truthout.org We cannot separate fossil fuels from the ongoing U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. The volatility surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has shaken the global economy, restricting the passage of oil from the largest producers in the Gulf region. The economic costs of this illegal, unjust, and unpopular war are mounting alongside the heartbreaking human costs — including troops lost and thousands killed… |
(2026-04-24). Trump kill order highlights threat of Iran's small, fast-attack boats. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's order for the US to attack Iranian gunboats is the latest sign that an asymmetrical war-fighting strategy is stymieing the world's mightiest navy, with US aircraft and destroyers forced to track swarming speedboats in a vital energy waterway. | "I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be," Trump said Thursday in a social media post, claiming that those vessels are laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-24). IRGC Navy seizes Epaminondas container ship in Hormuz Strait. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Navy Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that it has confiscated "Epaminondas" container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-24). IRGC Navy Seizes Epaminondas Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz. english.almanar.com.lb Exclusive images obtained by Tasnim show Epaminondas, a large MSC-operated containership, after it was intercepted and transferred to Iranian territorial waters by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz as part of ongoing maritime security operations targeting violating ships. The IRGC Navy announced on Wednesday that it has intercepted and transferred two violating vessels …
(2026-04-24). Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz undermines suggestions that US forces have disabled its naval capabilities. | US President Donald Trump on Monday acknowledged that while Iran's conventional navy had been largely destroyed, its "fast-attack ships" had not been considered much of a threat. | He said any such vessels coming near a US blockade set up outside the strait would be "immediately ELIMINATED" using the "same system of kill" deployed in the Caribbean and Pacific, where US air strikes have hit suspected drug boats…
(2026-04-24). Russia hails Iran exemplary defense against US-Israeli attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The first deputy head of the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the Russian Defense Ministry says Iran demonstrated a "shining example" of defense during the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression.
(2026-04-24). US-Israel war on Iran is accelerating climate change. wsws.org A new analysis by the Climate and Community Institute finds that the first two weeks of the US-Israel war on Iran produced more greenhouse gas emissions than Iceland with its volcanos generates in a year and that the consequences for fossil fuel dependence will dwarf the emissions of the fighting itself.
(2026-04-24). US, Israel 'plan huge assault on Iran' as ceasefire hopes falter. newarab.com 
The dispute over the strategic waterway has emerged as a key hurdle in peace talks, with both countries engaged in an ongoing standoff after the US imposed a Tehran -…
(2026-04-24). People in Tehran denounce US-Israeli attack on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — People from various walks of life gathered on Tehran's Nabovvat Square late on Thursday to strongly condemn the US and Israeli aggression against Iran and voice their support for the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-04-24). Trump positioning to end the US-Israel-Iran conflict. onlineopinion.com.au From Tokyo Bay to Tehran? A 1945-style instrument of surrender is being floated as the only way to end the Iran war.
(2026-04-24). Iran denounces Israel crime in occupied Palestinian territory. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman has strongly condemned the continued Israeli crimes in the occupied Palestine in Gaza Strip, including the recent killing of civilians and assassination of the Palestinian activists.
(2026-04-24). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.
(2026-04-24). 'It's a tightrope': why Europe faces a China dilemma over its wind power drive. scmp.com The wind industry smells opportunity in Europe. At an expo in Madrid this week, the convention floor was abuzz as hundreds of European, American, Japanese and Korean exhibitors vied to pitch their products, knowing the continent urgently needs to shore up its energy security amid the US-Israel war on Iran. | But there was one glaring absence: not a single company operating a booth was Chinese, with China's participants only networking from the sidelines. At a time when many in Europe seek a rapid…
(2026-04-24). Israel anti-Iran remarks failed attempt to justify aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says Israeli regime levels baseless accusations against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a "desperate" attempt to justify its unlawful acts of aggression in the region.
(2026-04-24). US officially admits it launched war on Iran for Israel. thecanary.co 
The US State Department's official page on its illegal war with Iran admits it launched the war at Israel's request. It also adds that it has confirmed this repeatedly to the United Nations: US in bed with Israel Not that this is any surprise to anyone paying attention, but it's nice to see it admitted. […] | By
(2026-04-24). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.
(2026-04-24). Kedrion warns Iran war may delay plasma supplies to Iran. newarab.com 
Italian biopharmaceutical company Kedrion said on Friday it may struggle to ensure the timely delivery of vital plasma-based medicines to patients in Iran if the United States and Israel's Chief Executive Ugo Di Francesco said the company, whose results were released this week and confirmed robust growth over the last few years, was worried about the impact of surging fuel prices on its logistics costs. | "If the situation were to persist over time, challenges could ari…
(2026-04-24). Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo on Thursday firmly condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, after the US President Donald Trump criticized the Catholic leader last week for not doing so while speaking out against the US-Israel war with Iran. | Leo, the first US pope, also decried the deaths of "so many" civilians in the war and lamented the collapse of US-Iran peace talks in comments aboard his return flight to Rome after a four-nation Africa tour. | "I condemn all actions that are unjust. I condemn the taking of people's lives," the pope said in response to a question in a press c…
(2026-04-24). Iran denounces Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, describing it as a deliberate attempt to silence truth and a grave violation of the international law.
(2026-04-24). Pope Leo XIV once again denounces US-Israeli attack on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have created chaos for the global economy and for Iran's entire innocent population, who are suffering because of this war.
(2026-04-24). The Push Toward Total War With Iran. popularresistance.org The language of peace still lingers in official statements—but on the ground, the machinery of war is accelerating. | In this stark and deeply unsettling conversation, retired U.S. Colonel Douglas Macgregor joins Glenn Diesen to dismantle the illusion of diplomacy surrounding the Iran conflict. What's being sold as negotiation, he argues, is little more than theater—designed to calm markets, not stop bombs. | Behind the headlines, a far more dangerous reality is taking shape: a coordinated buildup for what Macgregor describes as a potential "total war" scenario, one that moves beyond military targets…
(2026-04-24). Iran FM to visit Islamabad with hopes of news US truce talks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi to visit Islamabad, Muscat, Moscow for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will begin a regional tour to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow.
(2026-04-24). For US Commentators on Iran, Mass Murder Is Magic. fair.org 
The Washington Post ( In the wake of the temporary US/Iran ceasefire, hawkish commentary in leading American newspapers advanced the premise that the US can dictate terms to Iran in negotiations, with a faith in the power of Washington's m…
(2026-04-24). Trump's Truth Social Posts Upended Iran War Negotiations — Report. truthout.org The United States military announced on Thursday that a third aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the most the U.S. has sent to the region since the Iraq War. The U.S.S. George H.W. Bush carries over 80 aircraft and has more than 5,500 sailors and air crew on board. Officials would not elaborate on plans for the Bush, but analysts suggested its arrival to the area could mean an… |
(2026-04-24). Hegseth Says US Military Should Win Nobel Peace Prize "Every Single Year" truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. military should win the Nobel Peace Prize "every single year" because it wages war "the right way" — just seconds after bragging about his reshaping of the military to ensure that officers can carry out "maximum violence" under his chain of command. In a briefing on the Iran war on Friday, a TMZ employee asked Hegseth if he would consider… |
(2026-04-24). Pakistan's Peacemaker Moment: A Challenge to India's Global Leadership. ummid.com Pakistan's emergence as a diplomatic intermediary between the United States and Iran has introduced an unexpected variable into South Asia's strategic equation.
(2026-04-24). Global Sumud Flotilla Expands By 50% In Italy. popularresistance.org Siracusa, Italy — On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Global Sumud Flotilla enters a new phase of escalation as vessels from Barcelona and across Italy converge at Marina di Siracusa, forming a significantly expanded unified fleet preparing to continue its journey toward Gaza. | With 25 additional boats joining in Italy, the flotilla now exceeds the size of last year's entire mission, signaling growing international participation and intensifying civilian pressure to challenge Israel's illegal siege on Gaza. With two additional ports still ahead, the mission continues to build in scale, coordination, and globa…
(2026-04-24). Rebuilding of Gaza healthcare system requires $10 billion: WHO. newarab.com 
Reinhilde Van de Weerdt, WHO Representative for the occupied Palestinian territory, detailed the level of destruction in Gaza in a press briefing. | Van de Weerdt said the damages to the healthcare sector alone amount to an…
(2026-04-24). More than 500 Turkish groups support new Gaza aid flotilla. thecanary.co 
Over 500 Turkish civil society groups have come out in support for the new Gaza aid flotilla, which left Barcelona on 12 April. The flotilla is the largest so far and is currently in Syracuse, Sicily, en route to Gaza. The flotilla expands Global Sumud Flotilla board member Fatih Varol said that the ordinary people […] | By
(2026-04-24). Irán-Estados Unidos: El colapso del limbo estratégico. thealtworld.com El bloqueo se está extendiendo a nivel mundial. La próxima parada es el estrecho de Malaca. | Ningún análisis serio puede tener en cuenta las tonterías sin sentido del ´Sindicato de Epstein ª sobre lo que ocurre en los pasillos del poder de Teherán. | Como si tuvieran la más mínima idea fundamentada. | No hay nada ´fracturado ª (salvo la psique del ´Babuino de Barbaria ª). Por supuesto, existen diferentes enfoques conceptuales y un animado debate público a nivel nacional. Pero en las altas esferas de decisión, todo el sistema está firmemente unificado. | Para empezar, se trata de…
(2026-04-24). Venezuela's Acting President to IMF: We Need the $5 Billion That Was Withheld 6 Years Ago. orinocotribune.com After showing the letter that Venezuela's Constitutional head of state, Nicolás Maduro, sent to the director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, on March 15, 2020, requesting access to US $5 billion to which Venezuela was entitled to in order to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, reported this Tuesday that she spoke with the IMF to access those Venezuelan assets. | "Today, I spoke with the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, and I told her about the need for Venezuela to access its Special Drawing Rights. We…
(2026-04-24). After The US Bombing, A Venezuelan Community Under Siege Speaks. popularresistance.org The large-scale US airstrike on Venezuela was unprecedented in modern history. The surprise attack forcibly kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Combatant Cilia Flores, from Fort Tiuna on the outskirts of Caracas. The US killed over 100 people in the early morning hours of January 3, 2026, including reportedly some civilians in the neighboring Ciudad Tiuna social housing complex. | We visited Ciudad Tiuna 50 days after the US bombing to hear the resident's accounts. We were the second "solidarity brigade" to visit Venezuela and the first to arrive by air.
(2026-04-24). Iran, Trump, and the politics of threat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The loudest threats are often the clearest signs of strategic discomfort.
(2026-04-24). SEP holds meeting in Adelaide, South Australia on the Iran war and the fight for socialism. wsws.org The meeting, titled "After the South Australian election: Stop the war in Iran! Fight for a socialist program!" advanced the fight to build an Adelaide branch of the SEP as a component of the broader struggle to build a global movement of the working class against the threat of world war.
(2026-04-24). Borrowers squeezed as Trump and Wall Street reshape student loan system. peoplesworld.org 
There's an old saying among the ruling class: A worker in debt is a good worker. They don't quit. They don't strike. They don't make trouble. They show up, they take what's offered, and they say thank you. Even the authors of The Good Book knew it to be true: As Proverbs 22: 7 put it, …
(2026-04-24). Are the Greens eating into the Reform vote? New poll puts the far-right party just 4 points ahead. thecanary.co 
Party leader Zack Polanski has posted to social media that it's "now clear" his Greens are "directly challenging" Reform. With multiple pollsters showing a narrowing lead between the two front-running parties, the seemingly bizarre prospect of voters crossing from the far right to the left has become a hot topic. Polanski's comments were prompted by […] | By
(2026-04-24). Black Teens Called 'Radioactive' as D.C. Cuts Programs Meant to Help Them. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Youth advocate Kawana Billy nearly jumped out of her chair listening to the way a white D.C. Council member described Black youth in Washington. To him, they were "dangerous" and "radioactive," and at one point, he alleged young people carry guns and scare residents. "It's very interesting how folks are using these …
(2026-04-24). Cuba Plans a Double Boxing Bet Between Belgrade and America. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Cuba today outlined its next path in professional and semi-professional boxing, with simultaneous presence in Chile, Serbia and Spain, in a bet that combines experience, titles and youth. | As if moving pieces on several boards at once, the Cuban team will alternate blows in South America and in notoriously demanding European venues. | The first round of this itinerary will take place tomorrow in Santiago, Chile, where the undefeated Erislandy àÅlvarez (6-0), Lázaro àÅlvarez (10-0), and Yusnier Sorsano (2-0) will step into the ring in 10-round bouts, with World Boxing Ass…
(2026-04-24). OpenAI's Sam Altman apologises to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter. scmp.com OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has apologised to a Canadian town devastated by a February mass shooting, saying he was "deeply sorry" the company did not tell police about the killer's troubling ChatGPT account. | OpenAI had banned an account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar in June 2025, eight months before the 18-year-old woman killed eight people at her home and a school in the tiny British Columbia mining town of Tumbler Ridge.
(2026-04-24). Assisted Dying Bill is finally and officially dead. thecanary.co 
The Assisted Dying Bill has finally been pronounced dead, as it has run out of time to become law. 17 months after it was rushed through in the House of Commons, the horrendous bill, which could usher in euthanisation for disabled people, has failed in the Lords. The Bill has been a farce from start […] | By
(2026-04-24). US sanctions China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iran oil. scmp.com The Trump administration is placing economic sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. | The move, announced on Friday, makes good on the Trump administration's threat to impose secondary sanctions on companies and countries that do business with Iran. It is also part of the Republican administration's overall ramped-up campaign to cut off Iran's key source of revenue — its oil exports.
(2026-04-24). A month after elections, Danish government talks remain in stalemate. scmp.com Talks on forming a new Danish government are in stalemate one month on from the country's parliamentary election, slowing decision-making amid efforts to resolve a crisis in ties with US President Donald Trump's administration over Greenland. | Caretaker Prime Minister Mette ‚ÄåFrederiksen, armed with a royal mandate, is leading coalition talks among the 12 parties in parliament but has so far only won support from left-wing groups, which is not enough to secure a parliamentary…
(2026-04-24). Germany's Merz says no 'immediate' Ukraine EU membership, floats Kyiv joining meetings. scmp.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday there was no prospect of Ukraine's "immediate accession" to the EU, but suggested Kyiv could join meetings of the bloc's members without voting rights. | Ukraine is pushing to speed up its bid to join the 27-nation European Union as it fights Russia's invasion on the battlefield. | Kyiv's progress has been blocked by Hungary's nationalist premier Viktor Orban, but his defeat in elections earlier this month raised hopes it can move to the next step.
(2026-04-24). Animal defenders descend on Whitehall to demand end of 'Bloody Cruel' experiments. thecanary.co 
To mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories on 24 April, two PETA "pigs" turned up near the UK parliament. Covered in "bloody wounds", they were slumped over a giant biological waste bin. It read "Keir: Experiments on Animals Are Bloody Cruel. Bin them!" and had "entrails" and "clinical waste" overflowing out of it. Meanwhile […] | By
(2026-04-24). Luke Littler vs the Noise: how a teenager is fighting fire with fire. thecanary.co 
Luke 'The Nuke' Littler gunning for glory Luke Littler walked into Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on Thursday night knowing exactly what was coming. The jeers arrived on cue — loud, sharp, and predictable. But the 17‚Äëyear‚Äëold was unaffected by the noise. He has heard much worse recently, and especially after Rotterdam, everything else feels like […] | By
(2026-04-24). Afro-Descendants Ask How Black Lives Can Matter Without Acknowledging Their Existence. popularresistance.org This week the Colombian and Dutch governments will host the First International Conference to Phase Out Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The official goal of the conference, in part, is to "initiate a concrete process through which a coalition of committed countries, subnational governments, and relevant stakeholders can identify and advance enabling pathways to implement a progressive transition away from fossil fuels creating sustainable societies and economies." This in itself is a Sisyphean task, made even more difficult due to the fact that the world's premier petro-state, the United States, will not b…
(2026-04-24). 'Pigs as Pets': New Tool to Intimidate Indian Muslims. ummid.com In Delhi's Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs.
(2026-04-24). LA Mayor Bass joins Trump in pro-corporate wildfire "relief" charade. wsws.org Bipartisan agreement ensures working people pay for wildfire devastation through debt, austerity and higher costs, while corporate oligarchy secures profits and protection.
(2026-04-24). Study finds gene therapy may improve hearing in some deaf patients. ecns.cn An experimental gene therapy improved hearing in most patients with a rare form of congenital deafness, according to results from a China-led clinical study published in the journal Nature.
(2026-04-24). Religion Means Respect: Namita Thapar, abused over Namaz benefits, reminds Hindus. ummid.com Namita Thapar, a healthcare professional who is being abused for highlighting the benefits of Namaaz in a strongly worded message dropped on social media, reminded the Hindus about the importance of respect for all religions.
(2026-04-24). The Strokes Star, Julian Casablancas, slams 'white privilege' of US Zionists. ummid.com Julian Casablancas, The Strokes' lead singer, during an extended episode of the viral online talk show SubwayTakes, has called out the 'white privilege' of Zionists in the United States.
(2026-04-24). AI is a double-edged sword for Indigenous land protection, UN experts warn. grist.org 
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping Indigenous communities detect illegal logging, track wildfires, and monitoring of traditional lands. But the data centers powering AI are driving new threats, requiring water, energy, and critical minerals often extracted from Indigenous territories. | Now, Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII, are wrestling with a paradox: how to harness AI's protective capabilities without fueling the extractive forces they've resisted for generations. | A new
(2026-04-24). Sharaa comments on backlash over Damascus 'sexy dance' routine. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). German defence minister presents new military strategy: Berlin prepares for major war against Russia. wsws.org On Wednesday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer presented a comprehensive military strategy for the first time in the history of the Bundeswehr. Published excerpts already leave no doubt that Berlin is systematically preparing for a major war, especially against Russia.
(2026-04-24). Turkish miners' struggle continues under a police siege. wsws.org Miners' struggle demonstrates the social power that must be mobilized for the social and democratic rights and against imperialist war.
(2026-04-24). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org South Korea: Striking worker killed on CU Logistics Centre picket line; India: 1.7 million Maharashtra state government employees walk out; 38,000 Telangana road transport workers strike; Australia: National Broadband Network subcontract workers protest low pay; Brownes Foods logistics workers strike again in Western Australia.
(2026-04-24). Harvard Corporation demands graduate workers pay the price for Trump's assault on academic freedom. wsws.org As the Trump administration launches a scorched-earth campaign to bring higher education under the direct ideological control of the far right, Harvard's leadership has responded not by defending democratic principles but offloading the costs of this political warfare onto its workforce.
(2026-04-24). Nexteer workers: It is time for the rank and file to take matters into our own hands! wsws.org Three weeks ago workers at the Nexteer Automotive plant in Saginaw, Michigan, overwhelmingly rejected a pro-company contract backed by the United Auto Workers International Union and UAW Local 699 officials.
(2026-04-24). Iran to make criminal aggressor regret its actions: Army cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country will make the criminal aggressor regret for its actions.
(2026-04-24). Iran slams US endorsing of assassinations amid fragile truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson lashed out at US President Donald Trump for sharing a post advocating the assassination of Iranian officials who oppose an agreement with the US, calling the move 'a deep moral collapse'.
(2026-04-24). US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi, KRG Chief Barzani hold phone call on region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi received a phone call from President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Nechirvan Barzani on Friday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
(2026-04-24). Labour's US gambit fails as Trump threatens tariff on UK digital tax. thecanary.co 
Once again, Trump is threatening the UK with tariffs, this time claiming that our Digital Services Tax unfairly targets American companies. This comes despite moves by Labour to appease US tech giants by easing competition enforcement. While talking to reporters at the White House yesterday, Trump said: We don't like it when they threaten our […] | By
(2026-04-24). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.
(2026-04-24). Martyred Leader led Islamic nation on path to power: cleric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Tehran's interim Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi-Fard says martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei guided the Islamic nation on power path with his steadfastness.
(2026-04-24). Kerala Minister was asked about SSLC, Plus Two 2026 results date, his response. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10, and Plus Two or Class 12th board examination 2026 results in May.
(2026-04-24). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.
(2026-04-24). Security forces kill 22 militants in NW Pakistan Op.: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Pakistani security forces killed 22 militants during a joint intelligence-based operation in the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.
(2026-04-24). Damien Biggs takes on 'broken system' standing as an Independent for Egham. thecanary.co 
In just two weeks' time, the local elections will see thousands of councillors elected across the country. In what is likely to be a tough defeat for incumbent Labour councillors, the battle truly is between independents, Greens and far-right Reform UK. Nevertheless, community-focused candidates have rolled their sleeves up, determined to change the way that […] | By
(2026-04-24). Met Opera says Saudi partnership has fallen through. newarab.com 
The Metropolitan Opera said Thursday that a In September, the 143-year-old
(2026-04-24). "No More Symbolism" : Why Ukraine Is Demanding Europe Take a Harder Line on Russia. thinktank.pk Since the outbreak of the full-scale war following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv's expectations from Europe have undergone a visible transformation. What began as a call for political solidarity and gradual integration into European structures has now evolved into a demand for decisive, security-driven involvement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that Ukraine …
(2026-04-24). Afghans Stranded in Qatar Express Betrayal at Trump's Push to Send Them to DRC. truthout.org The Trump administration is moving to force Afghans who worked alongside the U.S. military either back to the war-torn nation or to the Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R.C), veterans and refugee advocates say. Those Afghans have been stranded at a former U.S. military base in Qatar since 2021, and fear imprisonment and execution by the Taliban's government if they are pushed back to Afghanistan. |
(2026-04-24). What are UFO files Pentagon plans to release? ummid.com The UFO files that the Pentagon plans to release refer to the official records, documents, and investigative reports related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as they have been officially named.
(2026-04-24). Nkabinde Enquiry reaches key milestone. sanews.gov.za Nkabinde Enquiry reaches key milestone | The Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, known as the Nkabinde Enquiry, has reached a critical stage with both legal parties having now formally closed their cases. | The enquiry is led by retired Justice Baaitse Elizabeth Nkabinde and was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Chauke, the Director of Public Prosecutions for the South Gauteng Division. | The enquiry will now proceed to the submissions phase. | "The Nkabinde Enquiry notes that all legal parties have now formally c…
(2026-04-24). Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO over Iran rift. newarab.com 
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish The policy options are detailed in a note expressing frustration at some allies' perceived reluctance or refusal to grant the United…
(2026-04-24). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-24). Free speech for whom? The danger of viewpoint discrimination. peoplesworld.org 
The following opinion article is in response to the article "The 'Lost Cause' loses its tax subsidy with Virginia's anti-Confederacy law," published by People's World on April 22, 2026. I am struck by the irony of People's World printing an op-ed that seems to wholeheartedly support a recent Virginia law that removes tax-exempt status from …
(2026-04-24). Hunger strike at Michigan immigrant detention center. wsws.org Hundreds of immigrant detainees at ICE's North Lake Processing Center have staged a hunger strike in protest of abusive conditions and excessive lengths of detention.
(2026-04-24). 'I'm Sad, Angry and Worried': Sadiq Khan Fears Labour Will Be Punished for Peter Mandelson Scandal in Local Elections. bylinetimes.com Sadiq Khan has told Byline Times that he is "angry" about the Government's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal, and believes it will contribute towards the Labour party losing control of councils right across London in next month's local elections. | "I'm sad, angry and worried about the May 7th elections," he said. | "I've seen examples of great Labour councils doing great stuff – our ability to deliver free school meals, to build record numbers of council homes and reopen youth clubs with great Labour councils and some of those councils may not be Labour after May 7th, through no fault of their own". | K…
(2026-04-24). US and EU sign critical minerals plan in push to loosen China's grip on key materials. scmp.com The US and the European Union on Friday deepened their coordination on critical minerals as part of a broader push by Western allies to loosen China's grip on materials crucial to advanced manufacturing. | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic signed a memorandum of understanding for a ‚Äåpartnership on producing and securing critical minerals.
(2026-04-24). Tragedy in Canada: 24-year-old student from Ludhiana dies mysteriously on park bench. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 24-year-old Indian student from Ludhiana has died under mysterious circumstances in Canada's Ontario province. The deceased, identified as Anmoldeep Kaur, had moved to Canada in 2021 for higher studies. She was living on a work permit while also working in the childcare sector.According to available information, Anmoldeep had gone for her usual walk at a park located between her residence and Georgian College in Barrie. She reportedly sat on a bench during her walk, where she was later found unresponsive. People present at the park tried to check on her but realised she had already passed away. T…
(2026-04-24). HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters To Take On Doomsday Evacuation Role In The Nation's Capital. twz.com 
The Jolly Green IIs will be modified for VIP airlift and continuity of government ops, replacing aging UH-1N Twin Hueys in these roles.
(2026-04-24). Let 10000 NJ May Day Protests Bloom! fightbackbetter.com 
All street able participants in NJ should make every effort to take the streets in the many locations throughout NJ where there will be protest events on May First. Of course we all know May Day is the date of international workers unity and solidarity and it is rooted in working class movements fighting against capitalism and for socialism and communism ideals. However it is also true that May Day in the United States right now represents the next major manifestation of national unity of struggle against a myriad of threats to our survival. At the same time we need to struggle to assure that the message of Ma…
(2026-04-24). Iran highlights transit corridor initiatives at SCO meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) —Iran minister of roads and urban development has outlined her country latest initiatives to commercialize regional transit corridors and implement integrated corridor management systems at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(2026-04-24). Contractor for Bibby Stockholm asylum barge overcharged government by £118m. thecanary.co 
The contractor responsible for the Bibby Stockholm asylum barge and quarantine hotel rooms has admitted to overcharging the UK government by an eyewatering £118m. The Australian company, Corporate Travel Management (CTM), announced that it's making arrangements to pay back the money. However, there's a question we've got to ask here. Namely, how is there so […] | By
(2026-04-24). Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Karnataka SSLC 2026 Toppers: The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has annouced today i.e. Thursday April 23, 2026 the result of the Senior School Leaving Certificate (Karnataka SSLC) 2026 exam, also known as Pre University and Class 10 exams, along with the Merit List and Toppers' Names on its official website karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
(2026-04-24). The deep history of Paloma Valencia. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-04-24). U.S. Military Fuels Extreme Weather Events. fpif.org Extreme weather has swept across large parts of the United States this month, bringing dozens of tornadoes, flooding, softball-sized hail, and winds near 200 miles per hour. Although much of it hit Texas, the Midwest, and Vermont, the extreme weather extended to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). | These islands, technically territories of the United State but really more like colonies, are home to about 220,000 U.S. citizens and closer to Japan than Hawai'i. They
(2026-04-24). More than 1,600 candidates 'Pledge for Palestine' ahead of local elections. thecanary.co 
1,688 council candidates have made the 'Pledge for Palestine' ahead of the May local elections. This includes more than 1,000 Green candidates, 200 Labour candidates, 200 independents and other local party candidates, as well as candidates from the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives. Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) launched the 'Candidate Pledge for Palestine' in conjunction […] | By
(2026-04-24). Trump Justice Department adds firing squads for federal executions. scmp.com The Trump Justice Department said on Friday it was seeking to expand the use of the death penalty in federal capital cases and add the firing squad, electrocution and gas to lethal injection as methods of execution. | "The prior administration failed in its duty to protect the American people by refusing to pursue and carry out the ultimate punishment against the most dangerous criminals, including terrorists, child murderers, and cop killers," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
(2026-04-24). Critics Slam FCC Move to Update Ratings System to Include Trans Content Warnings. truthout.org The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a request for public comment on Wednesday, asking parents to weigh in on changes to the current ratings system and whether updates are needed to inform viewers about content related to transgender people — a demand that could result in widespread censorship of LGBTQ voices and representation in media, critics have warned. The request from the… |
(2026-04-24). Orbán's defeat: Strategic errors, elites of Fidesz and Tisza, Magyar's promises. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 12 Min Read April 24, 2026 By Yasin Okyay In the parliamentary elections in Hungary held on 12 April, the opposition Tisza Party, led by MEP and former Fidesz member Péter Magyar won by a clear margin. With 53.5 percent of the vote, the Tisza Party secured 138 seats …
(2026-04-24). NYC Councilmember Chi Ossé Calls for End to "Deed Theft" After Arrest at Eviction Protest in Brooklyn. democracynow.org 
Four people were arrested on Wednesday in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn after gathering in support of Carmella Charrington, a homeowner fighting eviction from her longtime family home. Charrington and local housing advocates say the sale of her property to investors in 2024 was a form of "deed theft," a criminal practice where predatory speculators use forgery, deceit or fraud to illegally transfer ownership of properties, without the knowledge or full understanding of rightful owners. | "In my soul, I could not let that take place. I could not see a family, a Black family with…
(2026-04-24). Al-Nassr storms into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final. ummid.com Top Saudi Football Club Al Nassr Wednesday April 22, 2026 stormed into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final defeating Al Ahli SC Qatar 5-1.
(2026-04-24). Three Palestinians have been murdered, in just over 24 hours, by illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. thecanary.co 
Early on Tuesday afternoon, 21 April, settlers were spotted near the school and houses in the Western area of al Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Shortly afterwards, an urgent appeal was put out on the residents' WhatsApp groups for people to make their way to the boys' school as settlers […] | By
(2026-04-24). No plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA)- Italian Sports Minister, Andrea Abodi, has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at World Cup as "not appropriate", rejecting any idea that Azzurri will be granted a last-minute berth at this summer's tournament.
(2026-04-24). NRC chief: Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil rise. newarab.com 
Norway should use some of the income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, to help civilians suffering from the The After Moscow's 20…
(2026-04-24). Islamabad's Post-War Push: New Gulf Security Order Takes Shape. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request has given Islamabad more time to push for a broader settlement between Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran. Yet even as diplomacy inches forward, the war has already triggered a deeper shift across West Asia. | A Pakistan-brokered truce is now tied to a broader regional realignment. Persian Gulf states, long dependent on Washington's military shield, are openly questioning whether that shield still works. In its place, a new conversation has emerged: one centered on regional defense cooperation led by Muslim-majority states…
(2026-04-24). VIDEO: Palestinian children protest against siege on school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Palestinian children have protested the barbed wire erected by Israeli settlers in Umm al-Khair, in the occupied West Bank, demanding access to their school and freedom of movement.
(2026-04-24). President Ramaphosa to attend F1 as SA bids to host race. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to attend F1 as SA bids to host race | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to attend a Formula One Grand Prix later this year as part of efforts to bring Formula One back to South Africa. | The visit forms part of the country's broader ambition to host an F1 race on African soil for the first time since the dawn of democracy. | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the development during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday. | "His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to join me at a Formula One Grand Prix later this year. This is a working visit, not a social…
(2026-04-24). War as injustice: Why Australia should vote before it fights. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.
(2026-04-24). Zimbabwe: Crackdown on Student Protesters Intensifies. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People protest the proposed Zimbabwe constitutional amendment extending the presidential term,London, April 18, 2026. | © 2026 Maynard Manyowa/News Images/NurPhoto via Reuters…
(2026-04-24). President Ramaphosa addresses National Business Initiative 30 year anniversary. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa addresses National Business Initiative 30 year anniversary | President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the National Business Initiative (NBI), describing the organisation as a "powerful agent for change" that has helped shape South Africa's democratic journey over the past three decades. | The President addressed the NBI's 30th anniversary cocktail reception in Sandton, on Thursday evening. | The event marked 30 years of cooperation between government, business and civil society in advancing South Africa's economic and development transformation. | "It is truly a privilege to pay tribute t…
(2026-04-24). CARTOONS: Donald Trump is off, mid-war. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). US considers terror designation for Yemen's Islah party. newarab.com 
The US is reviewing whether to designate Sources said Washington has submitted a package of official inquiries to the Yemeni Congregation for Reform, commonly known as Al-Islah, as part of a broader review that includes more than 161 entities, spanning economic, charitable and social institutions believed to be linked to the p…
(2026-04-24). Met police arrest pensioner for 'jury crime' already ruled not a crime. thecanary.co 
Met police officers have arrested pensioner and activist Trudi Warner, handcuffing and forcing her into a police van. Shrinking legal rights Her supposed offence? Holding a placard citing the law outside Woolwich Crown Court. The placard told jurors of their legal right — and legal right it is — to choose to acquit defendants because […] | By
(2026-04-24). Lenin and today's socialist struggle in the United States. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc shares some thoughts on Leninism, democratic centralism, party organization and related matters for today's socialist struggle.
(2026-04-24). Palestine 36 — Film Review. mronline.org 
Annemarie Jacir's new film is not just a history lesson. By explaining Palestinians' fight against British colonialism, it helps us understand apartheid Israel.
(2026-04-24). Project Hail Mary: When a book survives the jump to film. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Texas Tech Establishes Draconian New Censorship Policies on LGBTQ Topics. truthout.org A new memo at Texas Tech University establishes a sweeping and draconian censorship policy toward LGBTQ+ people, creating a campus equivalent of "Don't Say Gay" in one of the most extreme anti-speech policies ever imposed at a public university. The memo bars professors from discussing LGBTQ+ topics in core and lower-level courses and eliminates entire fields of study across the five-university… |
(2026-04-24). UK bill to allow assisted dying fails as parliamentary time runs out. scmp.com A proposed bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives failed on Friday as parliamentary time ran out, nearly a year since elected members of parliaments gave their backing. | Though the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed by the House of Commons last June, the UK's revising chamber, the House of Lords, effectively talked it out since then.
(2026-04-24). NW Legislature to hold public hearings on Division of Revenue Bill. sanews.gov.za NW Legislature to hold public hearings on Division of Revenue Bill | The North West Provincial Legislature will on Friday, 24 April 2026, host a series of public hearings on the Division of Revenue Bill (B5-2026) across several municipalities in the province. | The hearings will be led by the Portfolio Committee on Premier and Finance, chaired by Nathan Oliphant, and are scheduled to begin at 10: 00. | Residents and stakeholders will have an opportunity to make submissions on the bill at the following venues: | Barolong Boo Mariba Tribal Hall in Tshidilamolomo. | Vaal Reefs Hall in Orkney. | Kgetleng Municipal H…
(2026-04-24). EXCLUSIVE: Shady property firm urges landlords to evict 'liability' tenants before Renters' Rights Act. thecanary.co 
A shady short-term property letting agency is urging Manchester landlords to issue profitable Section 21 notices ahead of the upcoming Renters' Rights Act to evict people. The letter, shared exclusively with the Canary by Greater Manchester Tenants' Union (GMTU), labels ordinary renters "a potential liability". Chorlton-based residents received the letter from London-headquartered firm Aparthotel Manchester, […] | By
(2026-04-24). Beijing's Calculated Patience in the Middle East. fpif.org The current volatility in the Middle East has once again placed the global security architecture under immense strain. Despite a fragile ceasefire, the shipping lanes of the
(2026-04-24). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread.Airmen from the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing sit inside of a bunker during a base-wide exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 24, 2024. The exercise assessed the responsiveness of Airmen and first responders during a simulated attack. (U.S. Air Force…
(2026-04-24). Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia. Representatives of the ULMWP were this week at the Dutch Parliament for a Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the human rights situation in West Papua. In a video relayed…
(2026-04-24). US's Trump resorting to sow discord among Iranian officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Lashing out at the US president, Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, Chairman of Expediency Discernment Council has said that US President Donald Trump is sowing seeds of discord among the high-ranking officials of the country.
(2026-04-24). 'Shocking' increase in explicit racism at work in recent years — TUC. thecanary.co 
New TUC polling shows Black and ethnic minority workers have faced a significant increase in overt forms of racism at work over the past six years. The union body says wider unfair treatment and discrimination of Black and ethnic minority workers is "plaguing the labour market". And it's calling for urgent action to stamp out […] | By
(2026-04-24). Bottom-placed Real Oviedo Draw with Villarreal in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Real Oviedo, at the bottom of the table, drew 1-1 with Villarreal at their Carlos Tartiere Stadium today in the closing match of the 32nd round of the Spanish Football League. | Villarreal, managed by Guillermo Almada and currently bottom of the table with 28 points, surprised everyone with a draw against a Villarreal side sitting in third place with 62 points, behind Real Madrid (73) and league leaders Barcelona (82). | In the 13th minute, Parejo took a penalty kick that was saved by the Villarreal goalkeeper, but some Oviedo players encroached into the area prematurely, and the ref…
(2026-04-24). Union leaders meet with Lula amid strike wave in Brazil. wsws.org Brazil's union federations are signaling that they will do everything they can to isolate, stifle, and divert the struggles of workers and young people behind Lula's candidacy in the October election.
(2026-04-24). Unemployment to rise by a quarter of a million as Iran war hits UK economy. wsws.org The number of people aged between 16 and 64 classed as "economically inactive" hit 22 percent in 2024. According to the publicfinance website, this "equates to 9.1 million Britons aged between 16 and 64, up from around 8.5 million before the pandemic in early 2020."
(2026-04-24). CIA deaths in Mexico: Is Trump playing with fire? responsiblestatecraft.org On Sunday, two American and two Mexican officials were reportedly
(2026-04-24). Why are campaigners concerned by Palantir's presence in the UK. newarab.com 
US software giant Founded in 2003, Palantir builds software used to combine, analyse and visualise large datasets for governments, security agencies, and businesses. | Government clients and company executives say the tools help institutions detect risks, improve efficiency and make faster decisions…
(2026-04-24). We had Amal Khalil by the grip of her hand. newarab.com 
We knew she was alive beneath the rubble — a real, breathing presence. Not in the abstract, not as rumour or hope. The 40-year-old female journalist, That is what made what followed so difficult to process—not only emotionally, but structurally. Because this was not a case of disappearance in the fog of war. It was a case of…
(2026-04-24). Cape Town hosts 2026 National School Sport Swimming Championships. sanews.gov.za Cape Town hosts 2026 National School Sport Swimming Championships | Department of Basic Education and Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have partnered with Swimming South Africa to host the 2026 Autumn Swimming National School Sport Championships in Cape Town from 24 to 27 April. | The championships will take place at the University of the Western Cape Swimming Pool and are expected to bring together young swimmers from across the country in one of South Africa's flagship school sport events. | The National School Sports Championship, led by the two departments, is regarded as a key platform for talent identi…
(2026-04-24). Musk and Silicon Valley Aren't Libertarian. They Want to Fuse With the State. truthout.org In the new book, Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed, authors Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff look at the worldview that shaped Elon Musk and the ideology that has coalesced around him. They call Muskism "an operating system for the 21st century." Musk runs rocket company SpaceX, AI startup xAI, electric car maker Tesla and the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. |
(2026-04-24). Two killed, dozens injured in West Virginia chemical plant explosion. wsws.org Two workers were killed and another 30 injured in a West Virginia chemical plant explosion Wednesday at a facility 20 miles outside Charleston, the state capital.
(2026-04-24). WB 10th Madhyamik Result 2026 Date Confirmed – Read Circular. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2026.
(2026-04-24). Election of so-called 'Putin agent' is no surprise to ordinary Bulgarians. responsiblestatecraft.org On April 19, parliamentary elections took place in Bulgaria for the eighth time in five years. It was the latest iteration of a pattern that has crept inwards from the European Union's eastern periphery, from
(2026-04-24). Ronaldo's 969th career goal sets course for Al-Nassr's win over Al-Wasl. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's 969th career goal set the course for Al-Nassr's victory over Al-Wasl in AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) Quarter-Final Sunday April 19, 2026.
(2026-04-24). Unite officers strike next week against union boss Graham. thecanary.co 
Unite officers have announced strike action against Sharon Graham and her management cronies later this month. They will be protesting what some describe as "Murdoch tactics" — efforts by Graham to block workers from organising. Unite Officers Branch statement In a statement, the group said: For the first time in Unite's history, its full time […] | By
(2026-04-24). US State Dept offers $10 mn reward for leader of Iraqi group. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-24). Top UK rights groups condemn conviction of Palestine activists. newarab.com 
Top UK rights groups have slammed the recent In a
(2026-04-24). How Iran shattered Washington's short war plan? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The real cost of the war on Iran wasn't just in dollars, but in the collapse of the "quick victory" assumption itself.
(2026-04-24). Modi govt fails to pass Delimitation Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Friday April 17, 2026 withdrew the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the amended Women's Reservation Bill 2026 could not get the necessary votes in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament's Special Session.
(2026-04-24). Why the Iran War Ceasefire Reflects Deeper Global Power Struggles. thinktank.pk The recent extension of the ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war has been presented as a diplomatic success, offering a temporary sense of calm in a highly volatile region. However, beneath this appearance of stability lies a far more complex reality. The ceasefire is not a resolution of the conflict but rather a temporary pause …
(2026-04-24). FIFA faces backlash as Trump's immigration agenda threatens World Cup. thecanary.co 
Civil groups in the USA are warning travellers of serious rights violations after Trump doubled down on its oppressive immigration and anti-human rights agenda. Moreover, this is happening in the run-up to the Men's 2026 FIFA World Cup in June. The signatories to the letter include Amnesty, NAACP, and ACLU, among others. Fans, journalists and […] | By
(2026-04-24). US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive. scmp.com The Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being developed to treat mental health conditions, including depression, the latest indication of the Trump administration's commitment to the experimental treatment approach. | President Donald Trump signed an executive order last weekend directing the FDA and other federal agencies to speed access and loosen restrictions on psychedelics, a class of hallucinogenic drugs which remain illegal…
(2026-04-24). Maha TET 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply April 24. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad has extended the last date of application for online registration of the candidates who wish to appear for MAHA TET 2026.
(2026-04-24). With these technological advancements, capitalism is only continuing for the sake of it. thecanary.co 
With advancements in technology, some of which were established to a large extent in the 1990s, capitalism is long outdated. The thing is, people can be addicted to anything. Some consumers are addicted to what David Graeber called "bullshit jobs" — labour that's not necessary or fun, but exists for the sake of it. And […] | By
(2026-04-24). Who is responsible when an AI weapon pulls the trigger? responsiblestatecraft.org In 1863, Francis Lieber, the Prussian-American jurist commissioned by Abraham Lincoln to codify the laws of land warfare, wrote that no soldier may kill an enemy "who has laid down his arms." War, however brutal, must remain an act performed by a morally responsible agent who can account for what he has done and to whom it has been done. The Lieber Code was imperfect. Its application was racially selective and its humanitarian ambitions frequently betrayed in practice. But its foundational premise survived two world wars, the drafting of the Geneva Conventions and the development of every weapons system from…
(2026-04-24). Madinah University Admission 2026 Begins: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com The Islamic University of Madinah Al Munawwarah has begun receiving applications from local and foreign students who wish to enroll them for various programs offered by one of Saudi Arabia's top universities with scholarship benefits.
(2026-04-24). G7 'concerned' at Russia and China's nuclear build-up. scmp.com G7 countries on Friday insisted on their support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), warning of the dangers from a Russian and Chinese build-up. | "We are concerned with China's and Russia's significant nuclear weapons build-up and modernisation," the G7 Non-proliferation Directors Group said in a statement published on the French foreign ministry website.
(2026-04-24). Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei 'gravely wounded' but 'mentally sharp'. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Report on Xinjiang bridge collapse blames safety violations; 11 under investigation. ecns.cn An investigation into a suspension bridge collapse in northwest China that killed five people and injured 24 found construction flaws and safety violations were to blame, authorities said Wednesday. Eleven people have been referred to judicial authorities.
(2026-04-24). FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Iran Be Replaced by Italy Amid US Political Pressure? thinktank.pk As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, an unexpected controversy has emerged—one that blurs the line between sport and politics. Speculation that Donald Trump could push to replace Iran national football team with Italy national football team has sparked global debate. At first glance, the idea appears improbable. Yet, in a world …
(2026-04-24). Iran's crude price per barrel rises to $99 at global markets. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The price of Iranian crude oil increased by three percent to more than $99 per barrel on the global markets.
(2026-04-24). Iran defeat Sri Lanka at 2026 Asian Beach Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's national beach handball team beat Sri Lanka 2-0 at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Friday.
(2026-04-24). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.
(2026-04-24). Timothy Leary—1960s Acid Guru—May Have Been Among the CIA's Greatest Assets. covertactionmagazine.com Leary Helped Destroy the 1960s New Left by Turning the Youth onto Drugs [This article follows CAM's efforts to expose the CIA's dark and often bizarre history to new generations of people.—Editors] During the mid-1960s, as political activism against the Vietnam War and other social ills skyrocketed, Dr. Timothy Leary, a former University of California …
(2026-04-24). How the Tech World Turned Evil. portside.org How the Tech World Turned Evil |
(2026-04-24). California gubernatorial debate exposes right-wing character of both capitalist parties. wsws.org Every Democrat on stage gave current Governor Gavin Newsom a passing grade on homelessness, exposing their support for the criminalization of poverty and their hostility to the working class.
(2026-04-24). 4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on Fifa's resale site for more than US$2 million each. scmp.com Fifa's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under US$2.3 million each. | The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck in block 124, row 45, seats 33-36. | Fifa does not control the asking prices on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace but takes a 15 per cent purchase fee from the buyer of each ticket and a 15 per cent resale fee from the seller.
(2026-04-24). Jamia Millia Islamia 10th Result 2026 Out: List of Toppers. ummid.com JMI Class 10 Result 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the Class 10 result 2026 along with the details of toppers.
(2026-04-24). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Out: Check Full Toppers' List. ummid.com As many as 26 students from all across India have scored a perfect 100 percentile to top JEE Main 2026 Session 2 the result of which was announced by the NTA today i.e. Monday April 20, 2026.
(2026-04-24). Look beyond Mandelson: Trump, and the U.S. alliance, are the bigger picture. mronline.org 
The government is a busted flush.
(2026-04-24). Green 'crop circles' emerge on edge of Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Viewed from above, the fields resemble giant clock faces, while the long irrigation arms move slowly like clock hands, rotating evenly around their central pivots.
(2026-04-24). Ukraine's Drone-Hunting An-28 Turboprop Is Now Launching Interceptor Drones. twz.com 
(2026-04-24). Neighboring nations remain Iran's top priority: Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that neighboring countries remain Iran's top priority.
(2026-04-24). Volkswagen's China Reality Check: Why the Auto Giant Is Slamming the Brakes on Growth. thinktank.pk For years, Volkswagen dominated China's auto market, using it as a powerhouse for global sales and profits. Today, that narrative is changing fast. Slowing demand, fierce local competition, and the electric vehicle (EV) revolution are forcing the company to rethink its entire strategy. From Market Leader to Market Challenger Volkswagen's China chief, Ralf Brandstà§tter, has …
(2026-04-24). Union, lawmakers, performers condemn Paramount's $110B mega-merger with Warner-Discovery. peoplesworld.org 
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—In an orgy of tons of money being thrown around, one monster Hollywood entertainment conglomerate, Paramount, bought another, Warner Bros. Discovery, in a $110 billion mega-merger, which could leave unions, workers, consumers, and lawmakers on the outside looking in while CEOs enrich themselves and an oligopoly's clout grows larger. And that's even without taking …
(2026-04-24). ANC-led government sends army to South Africa's townships. wsws.org South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is deploying troops in full combat gear, armed with assault rifles and transported in armoured vehicles and military Samil trucks. Soldiers are equipped with live ammunition, with standing orders to fire in "self-defence".
(2026-04-24). Boris Kagarlitsky on Hungary's election: Right-wing populism's dead end and the left's window of opportunity. links.org.au 
Boris Kagarlitsky argues that right-wing populists succeeded by absorbing the redistributive language of the left while abandoning any structural challenge to property relations.
(2026-04-24). Jesse Rabinowitz on Harassing the Unhoused, Maritza Perez Medina on Rescheduling Marijuana. fair.org 
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi holds phone calls with Pakistani officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday.
(2026-04-24). Cuba Consolidates its Global Dominance in Baseball 5. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Cuba remains at the top of the world baseball5 ranking, according to the update released today by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). | Like the echo of balls bouncing off walls in Havana neighborhoods, the Caribbean island reaffirms its dominance in a discipline born of improvisation and now elevated to a global phenomenon. | The updated WBSC ranking places Cuba, the reigning world champion, at the top with 5827 points, followed by Japan (4385), France (4375), Chinese Taipei (4301), and Tunisia (3606), in a standings where the leader's lead seems to create a difficult…
(2026-04-24). German man accused of live streaming child abuse in the Philippines. scmp.com German prosecutors have charged a 46-year-old man on suspicion of serious sexual abuse of children via live streaming. | The man, from the district of Heidenheim in southwestern Germany, is alleged to have paid female accomplices in the Philippines to carry out sexual abuse against girls aged between four and 13 in six instances, the Cybercrime Centre of the Karlsruhe Public Prosecutor's Office said on Friday.
(2026-04-24). Trump Justice Department intervenes to defend fascists and neo-Nazis. wsws.org The indictment is a political provocation aimed at intimidating all opposition to the Trump administration's policies of war, social cuts and dictatorship.
(2026-04-24). Living in the Age of Hyperbole or "A Beginners Guide to Identifying Propaganda" covertactionmagazine.com Among the many advantages of my generation, becoming adults in the 1960s and '70s, was what and how we were taught. Advertising propaganda was new in the 1950s and, instead of using it to manage us, we were then taught how to manage it. Government and industry soon learned better; so, perhaps, we should too. …
(2026-04-24). Workers and youth in Adelaide speak out on Iran war and support a socialist perspective. wsws.org "I was drawn to the SEP's internationalist perspective to unite the working class. Capitalism is breaking down, that's why the working class needs to go on strike and organise workers at workplaces and industries independently."
(2026-04-24). ICSE, ISC 2026 Results: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is declaring the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 reults on its official website results.cisce.org and cisce.org.
(2026-04-24). Milwaukee Teachers, Students, Labor and Community Supporters March to Demand Wage Increases and Better Conditions. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-24). Housing campaigners to stand for Socialist Alliance in Heffron, Balmain. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance has preselected Rachel Evans and Isaac Nellist for the seats of Heffron and Balmain in the March 2027 NSW election.
(2026-04-24). Australia's legislation, regulation and policy overload: why a national, state and local government reviews are urgently needed. onlineopinion.com.au Regulation now costs Australian businesses $160 billion a year. The burden is rising, and it's hitting productivity, investment and living standards.
(2026-04-24). 'Animal Farm' 2026: An oversimplified, yet entertaining, adaptation of the Orwell classic. peoplesworld.org 
A "fun" fact about the 1954 film Animal Farm, based on the novel by George Orwell, is that it was funded by the CIA (the same was true of the later screen adaptation of his 1984). The spy agency's idea was to take the popular novel and its themes of workers' revolution, communism, capitalism, and …
(2026-04-24). Miami Between Polls and Lies. radiohc.cu Forty percent of Americans disapprove of the prolonged trade embargo against Cuba, and 61% oppose the United States using military force against the island, while a similar percentage approve of the U.S. maintaining official relations with Havana. | This was revealed at the end of March 2026 by the website YouGov (specializing in online research and opinion polls), and was suppressed by the destructive machinery of the war against Cuba, which seeks the exact opposite and fabricates thousands of lies and distortions daily as part of the psychological warfare to intimidate Cubans in Miami and the archipelago. | The…
(2026-04-24). BOOK REVIEW: — a century of change and what endures. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Sheboygan: Labor and Community Members Pack the House at Event. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-24). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Day 2. thecanary.co 
When the judge entered the chamber at Birmingham Crown Court for day two of Majid Freeman's trial, DC Sean Lambert was already waiting in the witness box. Perhaps one of the most significant points of the day came in the afternoon, mentioned only as a passing thought. Cellebrite The prosecution's lead counsel, Tom Williams, had […] | By
(2026-04-24). Open letter to President Donald Trump. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com Sir, | Media reports in | India indicate certain comments attributable to you and which project India, Indians | in bad light. Your choice of words leaves much to desire. Is this really the | assessment you have about us Indians?
(2026-04-24). U.S. Southern Command maritime executions surge as international attention shifts to U.S. atrocities in West Asia. mronline.org The latest series of attacks, which the U.S. regime continues to characterize as counter-narcotics measures, has resulted in at least 14 additional deaths since late March.
(2026-04-24). Científicos chinos descubren dos nuevos minerales de la Luna. cubadebate.cu Científicos chinos descubrieron dos nuevos minerales en las muestras lunares traídas por la sonda Chang'e-5, informaron este viernes. Los hallazgos se convierten en el séptimo y octavo de este tipo en la historia de la exploración lunar, reportan medios locales. Se trata de la 'Piedra Chang'e de Magnesio' y la 'Piedra Chang'e de Cerio'.
(2026-04-24). Accidente de tránsito frente al Pentágono dejó 23 heridos, 10 de ellos del Departamento de Guerra. cubadebate.cu Un accidente de autobús cerca del Pentágono dejó 23 heridos, entre ellos 10 miembros del personal del Departamento de Guerra, reportó un comunicado de la Oficina de Comunicaciones Corporativas de la Agencia de Protección de la Fuerza del Pentágono. Unas 18 personas fueron trasladadas a hospitales locales para su tratamiento.
(2026-04-24). Shackled and shaved: El Salvador holds mass trial for hundreds of gang members. scmp.com Hundreds of alleged Mara Salvatrucha gang members sat chained, shaved and mute as they were accused of murder and torture during a mass trial at El Salvador's notorious CECOT jail on Thursday. | Seated in neat columns of plastic chairs in the prison's main hall, some 220 defendants were accused of collectively carrying out more than 29,000 murders.
(2026-04-24). "My Signature for the Homeland" at the Cuban Embassy in the United States. radiohc.cu The staff of the Cuban Embassy in the United States has joined the "My Signature for the Homeland" / "Mi firma por la Patria" movement, which demonstrates the Cuban people's commitment to peace and their right to defend themselves against any attempt at aggression. | "With our signatures, we will reaffirm our unwavering commitment to peace, which is the essence of the Cuban nation," said the Deputy Chief of Mission of Cuba, Ambassador Tanieris Diéguez, after everyone sang the National Anthem and began signing the document at the embassy in Washington. | "We are men and women who love peace, defenders of solidarit…