(2026-04-19). Iran's speaker says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal. geo.tv 
ranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran November 27, 2024. — Reuters Trump says 'very good' discussions held with Iran but warns against "blackmail".Iran warns Strait of Hormuz may be limited if blockade stays.Pakistan,…
wdio.com (2026-04-19). Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper sprayAbout 1,000 animal welfare activists who tried to gain entry Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group's leader.
(2026-04-19). Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him. scmp.com Pope Leo sought ‚Å to downplay his feud ‚Å with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, ‚Å saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects". | Speaking to reporters in English aboard his flight to Angola for the third leg of his ambitious 10-day Africa tour, the first US pope said comments ‚Äåhe made two days earlier in Cameroon decrying that the world was being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants" were not aimed at Trump.
(2026-04-19). Who is behind the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire and will talks manage to disarm Hezbollah? haaretz.com U.S. President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire had been reached between Israel and Lebanon and the two countries' leaders were invited to the White House to start a peace process. What conditions are at the base of the cease-fire and is it even possible to disarm Hezbollah?
presstv.ir (2026-04-19). 'We are not afraid of war': Cuba president dismisses Trump's escalating threatsCuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says his country will do its best to defend itself if the United States launches an illegal act of aggression against the Caribbean country.
msn.com (2026-04-19). Star Trek legend George Takei says Donald Trump is a 'lunatic' and is a 'disaster' for worldStar Trek legend George Takei – who played Lt Hikaru Sulu in the hit sci-fi show – says Donald Trump is a 'LUNATIC'. | | The 88-year-old, who played the senior helmsman of the starship in the TV show, also called the US President a 'madman' and said it was an 'absolutely insane' moment in history
(2026-04-19). Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations, seeks fresh start with Lebanese government. ecns.cn Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.
(2026-04-19). US, Israel 'forced into two ceasefires' as regional balance of power shifts. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: To look more at the latest developments in Lebanon and the Middle East region, we're joined by Dr Rami Khouri, a Palestinian American journalist and distinguished public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut. He's also a nonresident senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC. Rami, we began talking…
(2026-04-19). Israeli army carries out demolitions in south Lebanon town. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Saturday carried out demolitions in "The Israeli enemy is repeating its house detonating operations in the town of Bint Jbeil," Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said, also reporting demolitions in other border towns where Israeli troops are present. | Bint Jbeil, located around five kilometres north of the Israeli border…
(2026-04-19). Trump continues to strong-arm Netanyahu into cease-fires he is unprepared to accept. haaretz.com After backing Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. president is now forcing pauses and declaring victory — leaving Netanyahu to defend campaigns that fell short of their promised outcomes…
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). Outrage as Trump disguises himself as Jesus Christ, mocks Pope. ummid.com A massive outrage erupted on Sunday April 12, 2026 — the Orthodox Easter Day, after U.S. President Donald Trump disguised himself as Jesus Christ and mocked Pope Leo XIV.
(2026-04-19). The Winner at the DNC's Latest Meeting? indybay.org Israel, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide…
(2026-04-19). No Tax Funds for Israeli Genocide & US Imperialist Wars – Rally at SF Israeli Consulate. indybay.org
(2026-04-19). North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the country's nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, on January 29, 2025. — Reuters North boosts military capabilities amid Iran war, say experts.Ballistic missiles…
(2026-04-19). Iran seeks world free of nuclear arms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani said Iran seeks a world free of nuclear weapons, and every country, including Iran, should make maximum use of peaceful nuclear energy.
(2026-04-19). Pakistan and the rewriting of crisis diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
It has probably been said many times over the past few weeks, but it still bears repeating. The world is living through unprecedented times, in more ways than one. In trying to navigate a way out of the US and Israel's war on Iran, we are charting unknown waters, boldly going where no one has gone before, to borrow from Star Trek. | It is not just the stakes that are unprecedented — with the global economy, the specter of nuclear holocaust, and the possibility of another world war hanging in the balance. It is the nature of the challenge itself. This is a war that began with the decapitation of a country…
(2026-04-19). Trump says US does not need Strait of Hormuz; Is that true? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Trump's war against Iran demonstrated that the Strait of Hormuz is one of the critical pressure leverages against the US, contrary to Donald Trump's claim that Washington does not need this chokepoint.
(2026-04-19). Iran urges EU to abandon hypocrisy over international law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said no international law rule prevents Iran from taking necessary measures to prevent aggressors from using the Strait of Hormuz against the country.
(2026-04-19). Iran far from deal despite progress in US negotiations: Ghalibaf. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. | "We are still far from the final discussion," Ghalibaf said in a national televised address, adding, "We made progress in the negotiations, but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain." | Mizan news agency has reported him saying, "Sometimes I hear from the people of Azair and even the national media…
(2026-04-19). Iran Fires on Merchant Ships, Closing Hormuz again to Protest US Blockade. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz on Friday for the duration of the ceasefire negotiated with the U.S. | The Supreme National Security Council
(2026-04-19). The Strait of Hormuz: A Geopolitical Test for EU Foreign Policy and Security. moderndiplomacy.eu This article discusses the energy crisis affecting Europe following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route supplying EU member states with LNG and jet fuel. The geopolitical uncertainties unfolding in the Middle East have shaken the Brussels economy, driven up inflation, and threatened industrial stability in countries like Germany, a key …
(2026-04-19). Gallipoli has 4 Lessons for the Strait of Hormuz Crisis. juancole.com
(2026-04-19). Iran And Ukraine: Two Theaters In The Non—West's Single War For Parity. popularresistance.org First came news that, on April 8,Israeli jets bombed what is known as the China—Iran railway, a key component of Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. Of all the targets the Zionist terror machine might have hit, why a Chinese-sponsored infrastructure project, you had to wonder. | Then on Wednesday came reports that officials from nearly 50 nations — I would love a list of these 50 — met in Berlin to make sure the fires of war against Russia do not flicker out. "We cannot lose sight of Ukraine," Mark Rutte, NATO's new secretary-general, declared a little forlornly.
(2026-04-19). Why Israel's security doctrine no longer works? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's security doctrine—absolute deterrence, unprovoked strikes, war abroad—crumbled in the 40‚Äëday war, as Iran's resilience and the Axis of Resistance held firm.
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). Iran reports 3,468 dead in war with US, Israel: official. newarab.com 
Iran's state-run Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs said on Saturday that The announcement comes in the midst of a two-week ceasefire in the conflict, which erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. | Foundation head Ahmad Mousavi was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying that 3,468 "martyrs… fell during the recent conflict". | A previous toll from the head of the Iranian Legal Medicine Orga…
(2026-04-19). Aftermath of US-Israeli airstrikes on Karaj school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Following American-Zionist aerial aggression during the war on Iran, the non-governmental Zakavat School in Karaj suffered serious damage.
(2026-04-19). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-19). Iran negotiator says war could resume any. haaretz.com
(2026-04-19). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-19). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran warns US as truce deal nears, says 'slightest mistake will meet with full response'. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Iran is taking a two-pronged approach in its tensions with the United States—remaining open to talks while staying on high military alert. | In a televised speech, he claimed Iran had the upper hand on the battlefield and was ready to enter negotiations from a position of strength. | At the same time, he warned strongly against any escalation, saying Iran would react firmly to even minor provocations. He stressed that the country is fully prepared to respond with force if needed, reflecting a tough stance despite fragile ceasefire efforts. He…
(2026-04-19). Universities in twin cities go online ahead of expected Iran—US talks. tribune.com.pk 
Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday announced changes to academic schedules, shifting classes online and postponing examinations ahead of the expected final round of Iran—United States talks in Islamabad. | International Islamic University Islamabad said all classes will be held online from April 20 to 24, according to a notification. The university also postponed mid-term examinations scheduled for April 20 to 21. | The administration introduced a four-day working week for non-teaching staff, from Monday to Thursday, with 50% staff working from home. This policy will remain in plac…
(2026-04-19). Why TINA's revival is sidelining TIARA trades on Wall Street. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S.-Iran ceasefire in early April has sparked renewed interest in U. S. stocks, known as TINA ("There Is No Alternative") trades, due to optimism for peace, strong U. S. earnings, and the economy's resilience to energy price shocks. Investors previously focused on cheaper overseas markets, attracted by a weaker dollar, but the ceasefire …
(2026-04-19). Two water delivery contractors killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. newarab.com 
Two civilian contractors delivering water for the UN children's fund were shot dead by Israeli troops in "UNICEF is outraged by the killing of two drivers of trucks contracted by UNICEF to provide clean water to families in the Gaza Strip," it said in a statement. | In a statement to AFP news agency, the Israeli military said troops saw "two armed terrorists in the area of the Yellow Line" ⚪ which marks the boundary of the…
(2026-04-19). Friday 4/24: Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza. indybay.org MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton CA…
(2026-04-19). With 38,000+ Dead, Women and Girls Make Up Over Half of Those Killed in Israel's US-Backed War on Gaza: UN. scheerpost.com "Not a single combatant among them," said one human rights activist. "Further confirmation that over 90% of the victims are innocent civilians." Brad Reed for Common Dreams Israel's yearslong assault on Gaza has killed more than 38,000 women and girls, according to a report released Friday by the United Nations. In total, the UN found that at least 22,000 women …
(2026-04-19). New Book by Anarchist / Anti-Imperialist Political Prisoner Casey Goonan. indybay.org Lines in the Sand: Writings on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment & Campus Flood at U.C. Berkeley from an Anarchist Pris ≠oner of War by Casey Goonan…
(2026-04-19). CPJ, partners file emergency motion to Israeli Supreme Court seeking independent media access to Gaza. jpost.com
(2026-04-19). EU must suspend agreement with Israel over Gaza, West Bank violations. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-19). Saturday 4/18: Fundraiser: Mutual Aid for Gaza and support for Cancer Resource Center. indybay.org 300 Ramona Ave, corner of Curry, El Cerrito | Sale will be held in secured back yard…
(2026-04-19). China's consumer goods expo rides wave of innovation, new consumption trends. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), a key gateway into China's vast consumer market and a platform for China to offer more quality consumer products to the rest of the world, is scheduled to conclude in the tropical island province of Hainan Saturday.
(2026-04-19). Why Britain's far-right celebrates a saint revered in Palestine. aljazeera.com Hundreds of far-right "Britain First" supporters marched in the streets of Manchester to celebrate Saint George.
(2026-04-19). Iran's Quds Force chief Qaani visits Iraq: senior official. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). On Witless Great Vengeance and Furious Anger. commondreams.org 
Seeking to rally the troops for his unholy war, Christian nationalist, TV-carnie and war fanboy Pete Kegseth just passed off some vengeful Gospel According to Tarantino as scripture at his (unconstitutional) Pentagon prayer service, and yes we have them now. Added to the "shameless blasphemy" of quoting – without credit – Samuel Jackson's homicidal hitman Jules as "prayer," Pete moronically misses the redemptive point: As he cites the "tyranny of evil men," he, unlike Jules, doesn't friggin' get that he is one.With their calamitous illegal war continuing to spiral out of control, flailing regime officials are…
(2026-04-19). When Assam Electorates Register Historic Polling Turnout. ummid.com With high voters' participation in Assam, the political observers in the region put two completely opposite predictions, where one group is favouring the return of the BJP-led government, and the other one, has been weighing for the Indian National Congress-led opposition alliance.
(2026-04-19). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-19). 93.70% Pass CBSE 10th 2026 Exam, Check Result Details Here. ummid.com CBSE 10th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared today i.e Wednesday April 15, 2026 the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-19). Al-Nassr strengthens SPL Standings with hard-fought win over Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC Wednesday April 15, 2026 defeated Al-Ettifaq 1-0 to further strengthen its Saudi Pro League Standings.
(2026-04-19). New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses contributions of Sikh community and communal harmony. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday visited the Guru Nanak Sikh Sangat Gurdwara in ≈åtƒÅhuhu, Auckland, where he held a special meeting with Sri Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj. | During the meeting, both leaders discussed promoting mutual harmony and understanding among the Sikh community and other communities residing in New Zealand. They also deliberated on the significant contributions made by Sikhs towards the country's development and strengthening the community here. | Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj thanked Prime Minister Christo…
(2026-04-19). Israeli military launches new incursion into Syria's Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's military launched a new incursion into Syria's Quneitra province late Saturday.
(2026-04-19). China to carry out intensive space missions in 2026, says CNSA. ecns.cn China will carry out intensive space missions in 2026, including Tianwen-2's close approach and observation of its target asteroid, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Friday.
(2026-04-19). Shin Zini told staff to keep mum on bill forcing polygraph on AG. haaretz.com According to sources, Shin Bet security service Director David Zini instructed officials to stay silent during Knesset hearings on a bill that would require the Shin Bet to administer recurring lie-detector tests to the attorney general and senior Justice Ministry officials, despite internal objections…
(2026-04-19). Comicomment: Deepening transatlantic rifts put NATO on shaky ground. ecns.cn Since the end of the Cold War, deeper structural tensions have emerged, with its bloc-based security model increasingly misaligned with the diverse interests of member states and a shifting multipolar world—evident in transatlantic divisions over the Middle East.
(2026-04-19). No, WHYY, a Heat Wave Is Not a 'Fingerprint of Climate Change'. wattsupwiththat.com Just as a single month's unusual cold is not proof that the planet is cooling, a single month's unusual warmth is likewise not some "fingerprint" of a climate emergency.
(2026-04-19). Female soldiers required long pants in marathon heat, men wore shorts. haaretz.com Female soldiers were required to wear long pants at the Jerusalem Marathon despite the heat, while male soldiers wore shorts. A soldier's mother said it is "taken for granted" that women's rights differ 'ostensibly for modesty reasons.' The IDF said it will investigate possible discrimination…
(2026-04-19). Monday 4/20: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-19). Monday 5/11: Barrio Book Club. indybay.org Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-19). Thursday 4/23: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-19). Thursday 5/14: AFSCME 3299 UCSF Strike at St. Francis & St. indybay.org St. Francis & St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco…
(2026-04-19). Wednesday 5/13: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-04-19). Thursday 4/23: People's Park 57th Anniversary – Cafe Night & film. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley…
(2026-04-19). Pro-Russian former president leads Bulgaria's election polls. moderndiplomacy.eu Bulgarians voted on Sunday in their eighth parliamentary election in five years. The frontrunner, pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev, aims to end corruption and establish stable governance. Radev, who stepped down from the presidency in January, opposes military support for Ukraine and gained support through a strong social media campaign and promises of stability. After …
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). When Washington Leaves: Africa Must Shape Its Own Security Architecture. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, Africa's security architecture has rested on shaky foundations: a reliance on external actors, particularly the United States, to define, fund, and lead the response to threats on the continent itself. However, in November 2025, Washington officially shifted its stance. The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) released by the Trump administration affirmed the doctrines …
(2026-04-19). Cuba's dilemma: Reform and overcome the crisis or collapse. links.org.au 
Carlos Alzugaray Treto — Cuba must find the road toward its own reforms. Otherwise, Cubans run the risk of an unacceptable setback that we do not deserve after so much sacrifice.
(2026-04-19). CICPE 2026 in south China's Hainan FTP sees record int'l participation. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), the first major international event since the start of island-wide special customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), drew record-breaking international participation this week.
(2026-04-19). Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment. sanews.gov.za Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment | National Treasury has published the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations of 2026 for public comment. | The regulations appeared in Government Notice No. 54520 in Government Gazette No. 7375, published on 17 April 2026. | The draft regulations, which will replace the Exchange Control Regulations of 1961, can be accessed on the National Treasury website at www.treasury.gov.za. | The due date for submitting public comments is 10 June 2026. | According to National Treasury, since the abolition of the financial rand in 1991, South Africa has ado…
(2026-04-19). Justice 4 For All! CFA & the Acquittal Of CSU Channel Island CFA Professor John Caravell. indybay.org CSU Channel Island professor John Caravello was framed up by ICE and the US "Justice" Department after he went to the Glass House to defend immigrants there. He was charged with throwing tear gas projectiles at the ICE agents. He talks about the defense campaign and the active support of the CFA, students and community.
(2026-04-19). Oscar hopes for Pakistani films? tribune.com.pk 
It's 1959, a black-and-white film about the suffering of fishermen in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) quietly crossed the ocean and landed on the Academy's desk. The Day Shall Dawn, written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz and directed by AJ Kardar, was Pakistan's very first submission for Oscar consideration. The film surrounded the plight of a fisherman's family and received recognition at the Cannes Film Festival. Almost nobody remembers it now. It was banned by the Ayub Khan regime three days before its release, and shortly after, Faiz, along with other communist artists and writers, were jailed by the regime. | That was…
(2026-04-19). '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.
(2026-04-19). Tuesday 5/5: Stop the Layoffs, Save Our Public Healthcare. indybay.org 55 Harrison Street, Oakland(Jack London Square)…
(2026-04-19). Iranian diplomat rejects Trump's claims on enriched uranium. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Tehran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States.
(2026-04-19). Hezbollah leader rejects one-sided truce, signals response. newarab.com 
"A ceasefire means a complete cessation of all hostilities. Because we do not trust this enemy, the resistance fighters will remain in the field with their hands on the trigger, and they will respond to violations accordingly," Qassem said in a statement read out on TV. | "There is no ceasefire from the side of the resistance only, it must…
(2026-04-19). Insights | China a key partner as Hainan consumer expo unlocks new opportunities for investors. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) opened Monday in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province. This year's event marks the first edition since the Hainan Free Trade Port fully launched island-wide special customs operations in December last year.
(2026-04-19). Cash shortages grip Yemen despite currency stabilisation. aljazeera.com Cash-strapped Yemenis face rising frustration as exchange firms limit currency conversion amid ongoing liquidity crisis.
(2026-04-19). OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026 Starts, Check Steps. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started receiving Online Application forms for Class 11 (Intermediate) Amission 2026 through Online Facilitation System For Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info).
(2026-04-19). Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years. aljazeera.com Bulgaria votes to elect a new parliament after mass protests brought down the previous government in December.
(2026-04-19). Italy suspends defence pact with Israel over Netanyahu's war mongering. ummid.com In a major setback for Netanyahu-led far right Zionist regime, Italy has suspended its defence deal with Israel over the ongoing war in the Middle East.
(2026-04-19). Civil society in Cuba calls for signatures for the Homeland. radiohc.cu Civil society in Cuba is calling for the popular movement "My Signature for the Homeland" starting this Sunday, April 19, in response to the imperialist threat, announced Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, head of the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), today. | During her address at the closing of the 5th International Colloquium "Patria," the member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) stated that, with the signature of every inhabitant of this island, they will reaffirm the unwavering commitment to peace that is the essence of the Cuban nation, f…
(2026-04-19). President Ramaphosa calls for global progressive renewal. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for global progressive renewal | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for action "grounded in hope, unity, and progressive change". | Addressing the Global Progressive Mobilisation Plenary during a working visit to Spain on Saturday, the President highlighted the current global situation, which is increasingly defined by aggression, war, conflict and destruction. | Institutions of global governance, he said, are being undermined or maliciously repurposed. | "The laws and norms that have long defined relations between nations are wilfully violated. The principles of solidarity, cooperatio…
(2026-04-19). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-19). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-19). The dream of what has been Patria is consolidating and growing. radiohc.cu Rosa Miriam Elizalde, coordinator of the Patria Colloquium, said in an exclusive interview with the Cuban News Agency that the dream of what has been Patria is consolidating and growing. The project is just beginning, with better coordination, experience, and a strong allied network. | The recipient of the José Martí National Journalism Prize for Lifetime Achievement recalled that in the early years, Patria was a nascent project. Now, many conditions exist for better coordination, and the objectives and horizons are clearer after these five years of exploration and meetings, she noted."The dream of what Patria ha…
(2026-04-19). Talaat Moustafa Group to build $27 billion city east of Cairo. newarab.com 
Egypt's The project, called The Spine, is to be developed in partnership with The project, to be buil…
(2026-04-19). Abdullatif Alfozan, Prof Mohamed win King Faisal Award 2026 for Service to Islam. ummid.com Sheikh Abdullatif Ahmed Alfozan and Professor Mohamed Mohamed Aboumousa have jointly won the 2026 King Faisal Award for Service to Islam announced at a ceremony held in the Saudi Capital Riyadh Wednesday.
(2026-04-19). More health insurance coverage for cancer patients in China. ecns.cn A six-week course of treatment for brain cancer at a hospital in China can cost about 54,000 yuan (about 7,870 U.S. dollars), a price that could be unaffordable for many families, given the country's per capita disposable income of 43,377 yuan in 2025.
(2026-04-19). Protection of cultural relics strengthened. ecns.cn In 2021, when archaeologists opened the Xuewei No 1 Tomb in Dulan county, Qinghai province, the tomb chamber was a picture of chaos. Many artifacts were missing, while others lay scattered in pieces, bearing clear evidence of repeated tomb raids.
(2026-04-19). Kazakhstan has a new constitution. What's next? globalvoices.org 
Analysts weigh in on what the Kazakhstan government's next moves might beGlobal VoicesA voter casting a ballot in Kazakhstan. Photo by Daniyar Mussirov. Used with permission. | This article was written by Dmitriy Mazorenko for Voters in Kazakhstan cast their ballots in
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-19). Eco-Luxury: The New Normal in Premium Housing. ummid.com Luxury townships following the eco-luxury blueprint generally do not advertise the details mentioned here, as they are expected to have them as a matter of course.
(2026-04-19). French Assembly Withdraws Attack on Free Speech, For Now. indybay.org As part of a week of protests across France to show solidarity and resistance with Palestinians, a large protest in Paris on April 16 took place near the National Assembly ahead of a scheduled vote on the controversial anti-semitism bill "The Yadan law." But at the last minute, the Assembly withdrew the draft bill deciding instead to incorporate its full text into a new draft that it will consider in late June.
(2026-04-19). China carries out test flight of world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle. ecns.cn The world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle, led by CSSC Haishen Medical Technology Co Ltd, successfully completed its test flight this week, marking China's comprehensive capability in maritime emergency medical rescue reaching an internationally advanced level.
(2026-04-19). Delimitation Bill 2026 tabled as Parliament's Special Session begins. ummid.com The Narendra Modi-led BJP government tabled on the first day of the Parliament's Special Session Thursday April 16, 2026 three bills to implement 33% women's reservation in legislature, delimitation, and increase number of seats for Union Territories.
(2026-04-19). CSIPA is more than a piece of paper. moderndiplomacy.eu When it was announced that the United Kingdom would formally sign the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) in December 2024, few in the UK understood this as a moment of significant strategic consequence. Originally signed between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain in September 2023, the agreement, one that "supports the …
(2026-04-19). This Rock n Roll – Interview w/ author Daniel Rachel on Pop Music & The Third Reich. indybay.org Audio interview with author Daniel Rachel, author of the new book This Ain't Rock n Roll – Pop Music, The Swastika and The Third Reich. (October 30, 2025 – Akashic Books)…
(2026-04-19). Friday 5/1: Santa Cruz: May Day Rally & March. indybay.org Corner of Mission, Front, and Pacific Ave. (outside Jamba Juice), Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-19). Saturday 6/13: 35th Santa Cruz Juneteenth. indybay.org Laurel Park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-19). Honor robots claim top 3 spots at Beijing half-marathon. ecns.cn Humanoid robots displayed speed and endurance to set a new record during the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon on April 19.
(2026-04-19). Cracks Appear in Climate Consensus as Germany's Energy Minister Admits Renewable Energy is Ruining the Country. wattsupwiththat.com Fifteen years after Merkel's nuclear panic and decades after the Greens first infiltrated the corridors of power, reality is reasserting itself with the cold logic of physics and markets. The fevered dream of a weather-dependent utopia is dissolving under the pressure of rolling blackouts, price spikes and voter revolt.
(2026-04-19). Beyond Einstein: From "Why Socialism?" to Why not Egalitarianism? indybay.org Humanity is capable of going beyond the predatory phase of society and obtaining true equality…
(2026-04-19). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-19). Lawsuit alleges quarry operator Granite Rock Company illegally polluted Pajaro River. indybay.org SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15. 2026 — The nonprofit groups Environment California and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance ("CSPA") filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday against Granite Rock Company (commonly known as "Graniterock"), alleging the company violated the federal Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days. The nonprofits charge that, for years, the company has routinely discharged illegal levels of harmful pollutants — including dissolved solids, aluminum, iron and molybdenum — into the Pajaro River at its A.R. Wilson Quarry, a granite mining and processing facility in…
(2026-04-19). How markets will test Hong Kong's new economic model. scmp.com For the first time in its history — and in a striking departure from its long-standing doctrine of minimal economic intervention — Hong Kong is preparing to draw up a five-year plan. | Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has asked all policy bureaus to help draft proposals by the end of the year. To lead the exercise, veteran civil servant Janice Tse Siu-wah has come out of retirement. The Legislative Council, not to be left out, has formed a committee supported by six coordinating groups spanning…
(2026-04-19). Saturday 4/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Great Book Robbery" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLx0……
(2026-04-19). Shabab Al Ahli edge Buriram to reach Champions League semis. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). The Fifth International Colloquium Patria concludes in Cuba. radiohc.cu 
The fifth edition of the International Colloquium "Patria" concluded on Saturday in Havana after three days of analysis on best practices in communication and information dissemination. | The event, presided over by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, brought to a close several intense days of reflection, debate and collective work. | "We reaffirm the political, historical, and strategic nature of this meeting, which pays tribute to the victory at the Bay of Pigs and to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz," said Rosa Miriam Elizalde, the event's organizer. | "We condemn the use of algo…
(2026-04-19). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.
(2026-04-19). Tax Day Protest at the Zionist Consulate. indybay.org Our tax money for Israel's bombs are big problem for many…
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). Meet Peter Magyar who ended Viktor Orban's 16-yr-rule in Hungary. ummid.com Peter Magyar is the Man of the Hour, after ending the Viktor Mihály Orbán's 16-year-long right-wing rule in Hungary, and probably also the country's tussle with the European Union (EU) and NATO.
(2026-04-19). Iran says transferring enriched uranium to U.S. never an option. ecns.cn Iran will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, and sending it to the United States has never been under consideration, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday.
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). France blames Hezbollah for French peacekeeper death in Lebanon. newarab.com 
A The attack follows "Everything points to Hezbollah being responsible for this attack," Macron said…
(2026-04-19). How a bear costume cost these luxury car insurance scamsters their freedom. scmp.com Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud in a bizarre scam that involved someone dressed in a bear costume damaging luxury cars. | The California Insurance Department said the three used a person in a bear suit to stage fake attacks inside a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes in 2024, then submitted fraudulent claims seeking nearly US$142,000 in payouts from insurance companies. The department called it "Operation Bear Claw".
(2026-04-19). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-19). The Tigray Conflict: Political Inclusivity and Security Challenges in the Horn of Africa. moderndiplomacy.eu Ethiopia, which has the second-largest population on the African continent and belongs to the category of the fastest-growing economy in the region, entered the darkest phase in its modern history when, in November 2020, the federal government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed carried out a massive military operation against the Tigray People's Liberation Front …
(2026-04-19). Death By Black Excellence. popularresistance.org Identity reductionism—often misidentified as and used interchangeably with identity politics, coined by the Combahee River Collective—has become one of the definitive political reflexes of our time: an automated response that prioritizes symbolic protection over substantive engagement. In my own imperfect words, it is the liberal tendency to parasitically latch onto people who are categorically oppressed by systems: white supremacy, racial capitalism, cisheteropatriarchy, ableism, and/or saneism, to name a few.
(2026-04-19). Hajj 2026: Pilgrims asked to confirm flight booking online. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all pilgrims embarking to Makkah for Hajj 2026 to confirm online the flight booking allotted to them.
(2026-04-19). South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent. sanews.gov.za South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent | The Department of Agriculture has announced the immediate and permanent withdrawal of accreditation for Animal On the Move as a recognised dog import agent. | This follows the confirmed use of fraudulent import permits in contravention of the Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No. 62 of 1998). | "The department enforces a zero-tolerance stance on fraud to safeguard the integrity and traceability of South Africa's canine population," the department said in a statement on Friday. | The department urged members of the public and industry stakeholders to engag…
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). Chris Krohn on Santa Cruz Mayoral Race. indybay.org Yes, we have a housing crisis, but it is an affordable housing crisis. Our mayor and city council are making deals with people building these high-priced units, like River Row, and allowing developers to set public policy.
(2026-04-19). Thursday 4/30: International Hotel: The Struggle for Housing Justice. indybay.org St. James Church ~ 4620 California St (between 8th & 9th Ave)…
(2026-04-19). Winter is on its way, but autumn just yet. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-19). Pope in Algeria Slams Neocolonialism; Makes Trump Sad. juancole.com
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off. ecns.cn The opening ceremony took place at the Huangpu district main venue in Dongtaili, Xintiandi, where 18 new flower varieties were unveiled, and a digital map of the flower show was launched.
(2026-04-19). Thursday 5/7: Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik and the Fight for Worker Rights & Environmental Justice. indybay.org San Jose Peace | Justice Center | 48 S. 7th St. | San Jose, 95112…
(2026-04-19). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-19). PLA conducts sea, air patrols in East China Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command conducted joint readiness patrols in the relevant waters and airspace of the East China Sea on Saturday, according to a spokesperson.
(2026-04-19). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2026 – Date: April 15, Time: 11:00 AM. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026.
(2026-04-19). This Isn't Just Trump's War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster. progressivehub.net STEPHEN ZUNES | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-04-19). North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast. aljazeera.com Multiple ballistic missiles fired from eastern Sinpo area in seventh such test this year.
(2026-04-19). Are gaming cafes making a return? tribune.com.pk 
The room was never designed for ambition. It has a few rows of ageing computers, their screens glowing in a dimly lit space, fans whirring louder than the voices around them. Someone shouting instructions, someone else arguing over a missed shot, a queue forming behind a chair as another hour came to an end. Time here moved quickly. You paid, you played, you lost, and you tried again. | Across cities like Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, these small gaming zones became more than just places to pass time. For many, they were the first real introduction to competition. It was in spaces like these that players such…
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). Insights | Cutting-edge tech products wow international exhibitors at sixth consumer expo. ecns.cn Visitors say China is rapidly turning innovation into consumer products, driven by fast-changing demand and a massive market. From smart gadgets to culturally rich products, the event highlights how technology and tradition are coming together to shape China's evolving consumer landscape.
(2026-04-19). Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing. ecns.cn From rock specimens in a museum to towering karst peaks, from a sound-and-light landscape performance venue to a cave used for astronaut training – Wulong District of Chongqing, part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site "South China Karst" is accelerating its drive to become a "world-renowned tourist destination."
(2026-04-19). US should lift blockade of Cuba: Lula da Silva. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The United States must end the blockade of Cuba because it leaves people of this country to suffer, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.
(2026-04-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Sunday, April 19.
(2026-04-19). Ghost Murmur Weapon System: Technology, Strategy and US Military Supremacy. moderndiplomacy.eu In my last analysis titled "The Weapon We Haven't Seen Yet," I argued that the US-Iran confrontation is actually a weapon testing ground, setting some novel norms of warfare. One can argue that this is normal to proxy wars, but this time, the weapons that the Pentagon is testing in Iran against those of the …
(2026-04-19). UN chief urges future guided by rule of law, not raw power. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to choose a future governed by the rule of law rather than one driven by raw power in The Hague, the Netherlands.
(2026-04-19). Ethiopian editor seized from Addis Standard newsroom by unidentified men. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-19). CPJ urges US lawmakers to enact reforms to protect press freedom from warrantless surveillance. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-19). Canciller ruso insta a Trump a dialogar con Cuba en lugar de amenazar. cubadebate.cu Durante una rueda de prensa ofrecida el pasado 15 de abril en Pekín, al término de su visita a China, el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov, fue consultado por los medios sobre la situación en torno a Cuba.
| La pregunta hacía referencia directa a las palabras del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, quien el lunes aseguró que EE.UU. podría "pasar por Cuba".
(2026-04-19). Pagan pensiones a jubilados en comercios no estatales: øCómo funciona esta experiencia piloto en La Habana? cubadebate.cu Por primera vez, de forma experimental, los beneficiarios pueden cobrar en establecimientos de actores económicos, con fuerte participación de las formas de gestión no estatal. La iniciativa es impulsada por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC), con el Banco Metropolitano (BANMET), el Gobierno en La Habana y el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS).
(2026-04-19). Progresismo mundial clausura cumbre en Barcelona contra guerras y ultraderecha. cubadebate.cu Entre el 17 y 18 de abril, la Fira de Barcelona acogió más de una treintena de eventos —conferencias, mesas redondas y coloquios—, con más de un centenar de ponentes y partidos políticos de todo el mundo. Entre los invitados más prominentes estuvieron los presidentes de Colombia, Gustavo Petro; México, Claudia Sheinbaum, y Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi.
(2026-04-19). Cuba arranca con dos oros y un bronce en Panamericano de Judo. cubadebate.cu La primera jornada del torneo individual del Campeonato Panamericano Senior, que se celebra en Panamá dejó a Cuba dos medallas doradas y una de bronce. Según el sitio de la Federación Internacional, los títulos fueron para Jonathan Charón, en los 60 kilogramos (kg) y Orlando Polanco (66 kg).
(2026-04-19). Naborí en Girón: 18 de abril. cubadebate.cu øEl pasado en la costa? øEl hambre, el frío, el crimen y el dolor? °No, compañeros! °Fuera terratenientes y banqueros! °Fuera gusanos del ayer sombrío! El pueblo avanza como inmenso río y hay que aguantarlo en sus impulsos fieros. Marchan los campesinos, los obreros y se desata el huracán del brío.
(2026-04-19). Cancelan vuelos de Canadá a Estados Unidos debido al aumento del precio de la gasolina. cubadebate.cu La aerolínea Air Canada, la mayor línea aérea de Canadá, anunció que suspenderá todos sus vuelos directos desde Toronto y Montreal al Aeropuerto Internacional JFK de Nueva York durante cinco meses. Esta decisión se tomó debido a la grave escasez de combustible para aviones y al aumento de más del 100 % en los costos de suministro en el aeropuerto JFK.
(2026-04-19). México propone declaración contra intervención militar en Cuba. cubadebate.cu "Quiero proponer una declaración en contra de la intervención militar en Cuba. Que el diálogo y la paz prevalezcan", recalcó en la cita en la que participan el jefe del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, y los presidentes de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; Colombia, Gustavo Petro, y Uruguay, Yamadú Orsi, entre otros. Asimismo, alzó la voz contra el bloqueo a Cuba.
(2026-04-19). Diamond Jubilee – Leidesdorff Plaza – Historic Folsom – Rancho Rio de Los Americanos. indybay.org May 1966 at the height of the US Civil Rights Movement the Negro Museum and Library Association of Sacramento, Inc dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza to preserve authentic California History, today a failed BMB, DEI effort to fabricate reality remains hidden by design…
(2026-04-19). Ya se distribuyen en Cuba los derivados del crudo donado por Rusia. cubadebate.cu Gasolina, diésel, fuel oil y gas licuado, obtenidos del procesamiento de las 100 000 toneladas de crudo donadas por Rusia, ya están siendo distribuidas en el territorio nacional, lo que ha permitido comenzar a reducir las afectaciones al servicio eléctrico y aliviar el déficit de combustible en sectores críticos como la salud y la generación distribuida.
(2026-04-19). Real Sociedad upset Atletico Madrid to win fourth Copa del Rey title. aljazeera.com Real win the final of Spain's premier annual knockout football competition with a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.
(2026-04-19). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-19). CPJ urges press freedom support in El Salvador in statement to Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-19). LeBron, Lakers shock Rockets with Game 1 win in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Despite missing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers and LeBron James defeat Houston in opener.
(2026-04-18). 'No regrets': Venezuela's Machado defends giving Nobel medal to Trump. aljazeera.com Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize after the US leader captured Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-04-18). Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects". | Speaking to reporters in English aboard his flight to Angola for the third leg of his ambitious 10-day Africa tour, the first US pope said comments he made two days earlier in Cameroon decrying that the world was being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants" were not aimed at Trump. | That speech, said Leo, "was prepared two weeks ago, well before the president ever commented on myself and on the message of peace that…
(2026-04-18). Protest Is Not Terrorism, No Matter What The DOJ Tries To Tell You. popularresistance.org I recently helped organize a talk by Dr. Tom Alter, who was fired from his job at Texas State University in the Fall of 2025, supposedly for a statement he made as a private citizen at an online socialism conference earlier that year. The firing was illegal and a lawsuit against those responsible for the action is currently underway. Tom Alter has been on the road on and off since then, discussing his case, the current repression against those against Trumpism, the US-Israeli genocide in Palestine, and ICE. A key element of his talk is his insistence that, not only should this repression be opposed in every possi…
(2026-04-18). US-Iran conflict: Iran threatens Hormuz closure amid Trump's blockade warning, says '7 claims, all false'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf warned US President Donald Trump of closing Strait of Hormuz after if the US continues its naval blockade, shortly after the US President said the blockade will remain in "full force". | Qalibaf said that decisions about the strait and its rules will depend on what actually happens on the ground, not on statements made on social media. His comment comes as US and Iranian officials continue to exchange messages online, often making important announcements there. | He also said that media influence and public opinion are important in this conflict,…
(2026-04-18). Israeli War Chief Threatens Lebanon. popularresistance.org Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened on 17 April that the Lebanon ceasefire is "temporary," while vowing that occupation forces will not withdraw from the country's south. | The war chief said the Israeli army "holds and will continue to hold all the areas it has cleared and captured." | "The ground maneuver into Lebanon and the strikes against Hezbollah throughout Lebanon have achieved many accomplishments, but they have not yet been completed," he added. | "We are inside Lebanon in the midst of a war against Hezbollah, with a temporary freeze and a 10-day ceasefire.
(2026-04-18). Israel's long history of stoking sectarian tensions in Lebanon, and what it means for the ceasefire. mondoweiss.net 
Netanyahu may have been "coerced" by Trump into a ceasefire with Lebanon, but this won't stop Israel from following a well-worn playbook: exploit sectarian divisions to weaken or disarm resistance while entrenching Israeli expansionism.
(2026-04-18). Is the Lebanon Ceasefire a Strategic Defeat for Israel? juancole.com ( Washington, Tel Aviv, and their…
(2026-04-18). French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack. aljazeera.com The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.
(2026-04-18). Iran: Strait of Hormuz is Open; but with Conditions. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced on "X" Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open." | He "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran." | Araghchi's announcement came in the wake of an announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel…
(2026-04-18). Trump sees 'good news' on Iran, still threatens renewed strikes. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said there had been "some pretty good news" about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he said a ceasefire in the conflict may not be extended without a deal by Wednesday. | Iran, hours earlier, had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate US-brokered ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon. But subsequent statements from both sides left uncertainty over how quickly shipping might return to normal through the global oil choke point. | Trump, speaking on Air Force One late on Friday, declined to elaborate on what the…
(2026-04-18). US-Iran tensions: Trump threatens to bomb Iran again if no peace deal sealed by Wednesday. ptcnews.tv US-Iran tensions: US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran that the ceasefire with Iran could be terminated if a broader agreement to end hostilities is not reached by Wednesday. He also signalled returning to possible military escalation amid evolving tensions in the gulf. | "Maybe I won't extend it, but the blockade (on Iranian ports) is going to remain," he said. "So you have a blockade, and unfortunately we have to start dropping bombs again". | The remarks follow stalled diplomatic engagements between the US and Iran. The recent talks between both the nations in Islamabad also remained inconclusive and…
(2026-04-18). Iran's war with no way out and an open stage for deception. unitedworldint.com A new cycle of negotiation and escalation from the Trump Administration Now we are witnessing a new cycle of negotiation and escalation from Trump and his team. While Washington tightens its grip on Iranian oil export routes, ending a brief waiver that allowed oil shipments to pass through, and announcing that commercial vessels have changed …
(2026-04-18). Iran reimposes control over Strait of Hormuz as ships report gunfire. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners that the energy lifeline was again closed, as shipping sources said at least two vessels reported coming under fire while trying to transit the waterway. | Tehran said it was responding to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of the ceasefire, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran's navy was ready to inflict "new bitter defeats" on its enemies. | In the same way that the drones of Iran's Army strike the US and the Zionist murderers like lightning, its vali…
(2026-04-18). VP stresses Hormuz management to help with sanctions removal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that Iran manages the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the end of the war hinges on the end of oppressive sanctions on the country.
(2026-04-18). Strait of Hormuz uncertainty: Indian Oil tankers turn back despite Iran's 'open' claim. ptcnews.tv According to marine tracking data cited in recent reports, four Indian vessels, Sanmar Herald, Desh Garima, Desh Vaibhav and Desh Vibhor, along with two Greek tankers, were headed toward the Strait before turning back mid-journey on Saturday. The ships were initially moving from Dubai toward the strategic passage but later changed direction, with most now seen near Iran's Qeshm Island.The development comes shortly after Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly stated that the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" for commercial traffic during the ongoing ceasefire period. However, the situation quickly b…
(2026-04-18). 20 ships turned back at Strait of Hormuz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — After IRGC Navy re-exercised its tight control over the Strait of Hormuz after the US reneged on its promises, Western media said 20 ships were stopped from passing the waterway.
(2026-04-18). Iran attacks ships, asserting control of Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Several ships came under Iranian fire in the Gulf on Saturday shortly after Tehran Iran's military re-imposed restrictions in the strategic waterway in protest at the US blockade on Iranian ports, just hours after the country's top diplomat At least eight oil…
(2026-04-18). India-Iran tensions rise after firing on India-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz; MEA summons Iranian envoy. ptcnews.tv Gulf crisis: India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest with Iran after an India-flagged commercial vessel reportedly came under fire in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, officials said on Saturday.Sources indicated that the Ministry of External Affairs has called in the Iranian Ambassador to formally convey New Delhi's "serious concern and displeasure" over the incident. The government is also expected to seek an explanation from Tehran regarding the circumstances in which Iranian forces allegedly opened fire on civilian shipping.According to officials familiar with the matter, the key question rais…
(2026-04-18). Hormuz Strait Back To Previous State Amid US Blockade. popularresistance.org Iran's military announced that the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous operational status, placing it under "strict management and control" by the country's armed forces, following repeated violations of prior understandings by the United States. | In a statement, the spokesperson of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said Iran had earlier agreed, in good faith and within the framework of negotiations, to allow the managed passage of a limited number of oil tankers and commercial vessels through the strategic waterway.
(2026-04-18). U.S. Energy Dominance and the Remaking of the Global Order. moderndiplomacy.eu The sequence of events stretching from Venezuela to the war in Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the simultaneous degradation of Russian energy infrastructure by Ukraine appears, at first glance, as a series of disconnected crises. Looked at more closely, however, these developments reveal a coherent pattern. What appears as disruption begins …
(2026-04-18). Iran reimposes Hormuz curbs as peace talks hit critical phase. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was again closed, but President Donald Trump said Tehran could not blackmail the United States by shutting the waterway. | Tehran said it was responding to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran's navy was ready to inflict "new bitter defeats" on its enemies. | US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, convened a White House Situation Room meeting to discuss the renewed crisis around the Strait of Hormuz and…
(2026-04-18). US renews waiver to allow countries including India to purchase Russian oil till May 16. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant relief for India, Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil for about a month. | According to the Treasury Department, waivers will allow the countries to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products till Friday 16. The extension comes after the waiver expired on April 11. | The waiver however excludes transactions involving Iran, Cuba and North Korea. | The move significantly aims at mitigating global energy prices that have skyrocketed as the conflict in the Middle East broke out. It also came after countries in Asia, sufferi…
(2026-04-18). Deescalation: Pakistan, allies close ranks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and three key regional powers closed ranks on Saturday, reaffirming a coordinated diplomatic push to manage escalating Middle East tensions, as their foreign ministers met on the sidelines of a major international forum. | According to the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. | The meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to prevent further escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict and…
(2026-04-18). China and Israel's warning that will continue its attempts to overthrow the Iranian government. moderndiplomacy.eu Research centers affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army are closely monitoring developments in Israeli intelligence strategy, under the leadership of David Barnea, particularly with regard to the militarization of Israeli intelligence and the increasing public attempts to undermine the Iranian regime. We can analyze the stance of relevant Chinese intelligence, military, defense, and security …
(2026-04-18). Iran's show of power during war further bolsters Hezbollah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A high-ranking Hezbollah official says Iran's show of power following the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against the country has strengthened Hezbollah Resistance Movement much more than ever.
(2026-04-18). 170 hostile drones shot down during war: Gen. Elhami. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The commander of Iran's Joint Air Defense Headquarters said that Iranian forces shot down as many as 170 advanced enemy drones during the 40-day US-Israeli war of aggression, including sophisticated UAVs.
(2026-04-18). Iran-linked group Ashab al Yamin surges attacks in European cities, claims 15 since March. longwarjournal.org The Iran-linked front organization Ashab al Yamin claimed eight attacks on what it describes as "American and Zionist interests" in European countries in April. The most recent statements by the group took responsibility for targeting multiple locations in London, including the Israeli embassy.
(2026-04-18). Deadly attack on Iran school proves US dictatorial policies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said that the US bombardment of a school in Iran's Minab shows that the US has adopted dictatorial policies in dealing with other nations.
(2026-04-18). Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US. geo.tv 
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh speaks to reporters as he attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 18, 2026. — ReutersTehran seeks framework before new talks with US.Trump says more US-Iran talks likely this weekend.Iran warns of repercussions if US…
(2026-04-18). US-Iran: The Elusive Peace Deal. ummid.com As expected, the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after high-stakes talks in the Pakistani capital, with American Vice President JD Vance saying Tehran refused to accept Washington's terms after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, and Iran citing lack of American commitment to the talks.
(2026-04-18). Will US-Iran talks resume in Pakistan soon. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). Three quotes that explain why U.S.—Iran talks have failed. strategic-culture.su By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Negotiations have suffered from an acute lack of trust. | The diplomatic process to…
(2026-04-18). Iran reviews proposals as Trump says 'very good talks going on'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Saturday that it was reviewing proposals from the United States as President Donald Trump said that "very good" conversations were ongoing between the two countries amid a temporary ceasefire in their hostilities. | Iran's Press TV issued a statement on X from the Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council that Iran was reviewing proposals from the US that were delivered by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir during his visit to Tehran. | It said Iran had not yet given a response to them. | üî∫Recently, with the Pakistani ar…
(2026-04-18). Gaza: Shortages of flour, fuel raise alarm over looming famine. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). More than 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). "I Felt Like a Monster" : Israeli Soldiers Break Silence on Gaza—and the System Behind It. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The official narrative isn't just cracking—it's being dismantled by the very people who carried it out. In a devastating investigation, Israeli soldiers are now speaking in their own words about what they did, what they witnessed, and what their commanders allowed in Gaza. These are not secondhand accusations or political attacks. They are …
(2026-04-18). The Bombs Have Slowed, But Israel Controls Every Aspect of Our Lives in Gaza. truthout.org In Gaza, it's not just the prison cells that trap people. The daily restrictions on movement, services, communication, and basic life make every moment of our lives feel like a collective prison without walls, where even the simplest decisions are subject to constant limitations, turning life into a continuous struggle for survival. Since I woke up today, I felt the familiar sensation: that… |
(2026-04-18). Al-Noor centre: A lifeline for blind children in Gaza. aljazeera.com Al-Noor is a UNRWA centre in Gaza providing education and support for visually impaired children.
(2026-04-18). Israeli fire kills two Gaza water truck drivers. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). Luis Pérez Appointed as New President of Central Bank of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com During a televised meeting with the sectoral vice president of economy and finance, Calixto Ortega, and the minister of economy and finance, Anabel Pereira, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that Luis Pérez has been appointed as the new president of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV). This announcement follows the resignation of Laura Guerra, who served as president of the organization until now. | The economist Luis Pérez served as the BCV's vice president. | "I have received a communication from Dr. Laura Guerra, and she has submitted her resignation to the Central Bank of Venezuela. She w…
(2026-04-18). Venezuela-Chevron Deal: Possible Effects on Venezuela's Energy Landscape. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led the signing of an agreement between the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and the US company Chevron to exchange energy assets. This step is expected to have a certain impact on Venezuela's energy market. | The agreement includes the transfer of a license for a gas field to Venezuela in exchange for the incorporation of the Ayacucho 8 block, located in the Orinoco Oil Belt, into the production for PetroPiar, Chevron's joint venture with PDVSA. | "This exchange agreement… will allow us to make significant progress in terms of production," said Rodríguez, a…
(2026-04-18). Secular Israelis reshaped the state. Why they reshaped Judaism too? haaretz.com As religion tightens its grip on power, liberal Israelis are rediscovering their strength — but still lack a compelling, modern-day vision of Judaism. Before the liberals reclaim the country, they must decide what it means to be secular…
(2026-04-18). New Jersey announces $150 transit tickets to reach the World Cup. aljazeera.com Transit fares from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches will rise to $150.
(2026-04-18). Mashhad hosts gathering to show solidarity btw Iran, Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The shrine city of Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi province has hosted a gathering of the solidarity with the two nations of Iran and Pakistan and in support for the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-04-18). Daily Memo: ICE Arrests Plaintiff of Federal Lawsuit Challenging ICE Raids. lataco.com A second ICE-custody death has also been reported this week, while acting ICE Director Todd Lyons has submitted his resignation and will leave the agency after the end of May.
(2026-04-18). Owen Jones: At The Telegraph, journalist support for Israel is now mandatory. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Owen Jones Britain's Daily Telegraph is being acquired by a German-based media giant — and now its journalists are formally expected to support Israel. The Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, has cleared the takeover by Axel Springer SE. Its CEO, Mathias Dà∂pfner, has written to Telegraph staff "outlining his commitment" to the paper. An…
(2026-04-18). Reality Check: Maldives Have Actually Grown In Size or Remained Stable Over Recent Decades. wattsupwiththat.com Contrary to the "sinking" narrative, the TKP article cites scientific observations (including satellite data) showing that many islands in the Maldives have actually grown in size or remained stable over recent decades rather than disappearing, This contradicts everything we've been told by the climate alarmists.
(2026-04-18). Iran runner-up at 2026 World Taekwondo Junior C'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iran has become the vice champions at the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships.
(2026-04-18). New IMF agreement requires Sri Lankan government to complete austerity program. wsws.org The government has announced a package of paltry relief measures in a desperate attempt to contain rising social tensions, while meeting all of the IMF's demands.
(2026-04-18). Sustaining Life, Building Communes: Vida Café Communal Economic Circuit (Part 4). mronline.org 
What emerges in Vida Café is not simply a set of solutions to a moment of crisis. It's the outline of a different logic: one in which production, infrastructure, and care are organized by the people themselves, and where the capacity to respond to immediate needs opens onto the possibility of something more.
(2026-04-18). Sources: former U.K. envoy Tzipi Hotovely to head Israeli hasbara amid Netanyahu staff shakeup. haaretz.com Pending government approval, the former ambassador and Likud politician could soon return to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, filling the hasbara director post that has been vacant since May 2024…
(2026-04-18). Kyiv gunman kills 6 and takes hostages before being shot dead by Ukraine police. scmp.com A gunman who killed at least six people in the streets of Kyiv on Saturday before taking hostages and barricading himself in a nearby supermarket has been shot dead by police, Ukrainian officials said. | The head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry, Ihor Klymenko, said in a statement on social media that special tactical police units stormed the store after attempts to contact the gunman with a negotiator failed. | The attacker was killed while resisting arrest, he said.
(2026-04-18). Russia Threatens Strike on Finland Baltic States. thealtworld.com Scott Ritter is a former Major, Intelligence Officer, US Marine, and UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter discusses Russia's threat of a retaliatory strike against European targets.
(2026-04-18). Lebanon ceasefire: Families return south to ruins and hope. newarab.com 
By 4 am on Friday morning, Zahraa Hallal's family was already packed and driving south from their cramped Hamra apartment to find what remained of themselves in the village of Habboush, in the Nabatieh district. | The road that normally took an hour stretched to four, with thousands of cars moving in the same direction. | Dozens had moved only one hour after the ceasefire took effect, loaded with mattresses, bags, and whatever people had managed to carry when they left. | When the family's car finally reached the entrance to their village, 19-year-old Zahraa stepped out and stopped. The streets were covered in ru…
(2026-04-18). From Dunks To Drones: The NBA Has An Israel Problem. popularresistance.org Many of the National Basketball Association's biggest stars are quietly allying themselves with the State of Israel, making official visits to the country, meeting IDF troops, and investing in its national security industry. Meanwhile, individuals criticizing Israel and supporting Palestinian liberation have been condemned, threatened, and marginalized. | While putting money into drones or Israeli technology may seem a rather abstract, faraway investment for American NBA stars, they are increasingly coming to negatively affect Black communities across the United States.
(2026-04-18). Global South Leaders Discuss Anti-Fascist Strategies at Progressive Summit in Spain. orinocotribune.com The Global Progressive Mobilization (GPM), an international summit of progressives from around the world, was inaugurated on Friday, April 17, in Barcelona, Spain. The event brings together representatives of political movements from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America to establish a strategic alliance to confront the global rise of the far right. | The summit, which will continue until Saturday, April 18, seeks to lay the foundations for a historic pact that unifies progressive parties in the defense of participatory and humanist democracy. | It is expected to be a historic event, creating a p…
(2026-04-18). SA and Lesotho to launch Senqu Bridge as LHWP Phase II gains momentum. sanews.gov.za SA and Lesotho to launch Senqu Bridge as LHWP Phase II gains momentum | South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho will next week officially unveil the completed Senqu Bridge, marking a major milestone in Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. | In a significant boost for regional integration and water security, the bridge will be declared ready for use by motorists on 22 April 2026 in Mokhotlong District, Lesotho. | Constructed at a cost of approximately R2.4 billion, the Senqu Bridge is the largest of three major bridges being developed as part of Phase II, alongside the Mabunyane and Khubelu bridges.
(2026-04-18). TS SSC Results 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana is declaring on its official website 'bse.telangana.gov.in' the results of the students who appeared in the TS SSC (Class 10) examination in 2026.
(2026-04-18). justice minister to convene judicial committee amid high court pressure. haaretz.com Justice Minister Levin scheduled the first meeting since January 2025 while refusing to appoint the missing four Supreme Court justices unless his political allies who helped author the judicial overhaul legislation are also chosen…
(2026-04-18). Lebanese lives torn apart as Israel ceasefire loomed. geo.tv 
(2026-04-18). NZ defends military patrol flight near China. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand on Saturday defended the actions of a military patrol aircraft flight near China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests. | China's foreign ministry said on Friday that a New Zealand P-8A patrol aircraft had "conducted continuous close-in reconnaissance and harassment in the airspace and waters of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea". | "The action undermined China's security interests, increased risks of misunderstanding and miscalculation, and gravely disrupted the order of civil aviation," spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, according to an official transcript. | Responding to the cl…
(2026-04-18). Effort underway to bring Iran-US views closer together: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Emphasizing Pakistan's continued efforts to achieve an agreement between Iran and the United States, the foreign minister of Pakistan has said that efforts are ongoing to bring Iran and US views closer to each other.
(2026-04-18). 2 US soldiers injured in brown bear attack during training exercise in Alaska. scmp.com Two US Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear in a mountainous training area in Anchorage, according to the military. | The incident happened on Thursday as the soldiers were taking part in a "land navigation training event" in Arctic Valley, part of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's training area. | The soldiers were receiving medical care as of Friday, a military official told the Anchorage Daily News. Queries sent to base were not immediately returned on Friday.
(2026-04-18). Saturday 4/25: Dog$piracy Screening at the Roxie Theater. indybay.org Roxie Theater, 3125 16th Street, San Francisco CA 94103…
(2026-04-18). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Results 2026 Declared: Check Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com TS Inter 11th, 12th Topper List 2026: Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Sunday April 12, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-18). Canadian man Kenneth Law to plead guilty in suicide kit case to avoid murder trial. scmp.com A Canadian man accused of helping 14 ‚Å people in the province ‚Å of Ontario kill themselves by selling a ‚Å legal but deadly substance online will avoid a murder trial by pleading guilty to lesser charges, his lawyer said on Saturday. | Kenneth Law, 60, will plead guilty to counselling or aiding suicide under a deal with Crown prosecutors that will see more serious ‚Äåfirst-degree murder charges withdrawn, Matthew Gourlay of Henein Hutchison Robitaille said in an email.
(2026-04-18). Bushra seeks sentence suspension on medical grounds. tribune.com.pk 
An application has been submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking suspension of the sentence of Bushra Bibi, the wife of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, in the Al-Qadir Trust case on medical grounds. | As the IHC division bench led by Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar resumes hearing of Bushra Bibi and Imran's pleas seeking suspension of their sentences on April 22, their counsel Salman Safdar has moved an application to explain her health condition. | The court has been requested to proceed with hearing and deciding, on priority and on merits, the applicant's application for suspensi…
(2026-04-18). Barry Bendar CD4: Why I am Running Green NJ Congress Must Block for Peace, Andres Jinete CD12 Supports Peace Block Call. fightbackbetter.com 
The following statement has been provided to FightBackBetter by Barry Bendar, who is the NJ Green Party candidate for Congress…
(2026-04-18). Govt cuts jet fuel price by Rs23 per litre. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Saturday reduced the price of jet fuel by Rs23 per litre following easing of tensions in the Middle East. According to a notification issued by Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the new rate for jet fuel stands at Rs471.01 per litre, while kerosene oil was priced at Rs428.81 per litre. | The revision reflects changes in global oil prices and exchange rate fluctuations. The adjustment is expected to provide some relief to the aviation sector, which has been facing high operational costs due to elevated fuel prices. | The latest reduction came after a sharp surge in jet fuel prices last month, when rat…
(2026-04-18). Turkey says Iran gas pipeline contract nearing expiry. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). Wall Street Journal announces the era of the "mega layoff" wsws.org The cost of their attempts to sustain massive debt, while also financing the massive cost to society of the corporate oligarchy itself, can only be carved out of the backs of the working class under capitalism.
(2026-04-18). Australian Values compliance for One Nation voters? Well done Angus! independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-18). Help wanted in Israel: Hangman. Steady work, benefits and strong sense of purpose guaranteed. haaretz.com The State of Israel seeks a proud, robust Jew who's willing to look a condemned Palestinian in the eye without flinching. Women need not apply…
(2026-04-18). Patria: An invitation to communicate government management with humanism. radiohc.cu Deputy Prime Minister Inés María Chapman Waugh urged government management to be communicated with empathy and identification with citizens' problems during her visit to the 5th International Patria Colloquium. | In exclusive statements to the Cuban News Agency, Chapman Waugh emphasized the usefulness of this forum, held at the Cultural Station on Línea and 18th Streets in Havana's Vedado district, for the exchange of experiences necessary to improve communication, which is one of the pillars of government management. | In her remarks, she highlighted the growing prominence of this issue, given that technology ha…
(2026-04-18). India: Workers Defy State Repression To Demand Rightful Wages. popularresistance.org Large-scale protests and strikes have rocked the industrial center of Noida, in India's largest state of Uttar Pradesh. Protesting workers have now rejected an announced wage increase on Tuesday, April 14, that falls far below their demands. | The state government announced an increase in the minimum wage for unskilled workers in two of its districts, Ghaziabad and Noida, by 21%, while unskilled workers in other urban areas of the state will get an increase of 15%. The remaining areas will see a mere 9% increase. | The agitating workers and all major trade unions have termed the so-called increase "insufficient"
(2026-04-18). No body, no answers: A Palestinian family is left in the dark about their fate. haaretz.com More than a week after their son went to the cucumber greenhouse and didn't return, the Subeihs are left asking who killed him and what happened on their own land. They were told a settler shot him and the Israeli army quickly seized the body…
(2026-04-18). As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still 'behind the eight ball'. aljazeera.com The Trump administration's militarised approach and cuts to health programmes threaten progress against fentanyl.
(2026-04-18). "Bloody Unacceptable Is What It Is" portside.org "Bloody Unacceptable Is What It Is" |
(2026-04-18). Floods affect more than 73k people across Afghanistan: UN. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — More than 73,000 people have been affected by recent flash floods across 31 provinces in Afghanistan over the past 12 days, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said.
(2026-04-18). Washington DC: The World Capital of Strategic Incompetence. fairobserver.com US President Donald Trump is back! The world was waiting anxiously for his bombshell after the inconclusive talks in Islamabad. He didn't take long to announce on his Truth Social: "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or…
(2026-04-18). Why The Middle East Crisis Cannot Be Read Through Power Alone. moderndiplomacy.eu There is another way to read the ongoing Middle East crisis, one that makes legible what standard analysis consistently struggles to explain. It begins not with capability but with the geometry of the system through which capability must travel to produce effects. The United States and its partners possess overwhelming military superiority over Iran, and …
(2026-04-18). French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
A French soldier was killed and three others wounded while clearing a road in In calls with Lebanese President
(2026-04-18). Pacific Forum responds to current global fuel and energy challenges. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The Pacific Islands Forum troika Leaders have agreed to activate the Biketawa Declaration, placing the region on a co-ordinated high alert framework to respond to the unfolding global energy security crisis. The declaration was made by the leaders of the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Palau following discussions in Nadi, Fiji, on Friday in…
(2026-04-18). 3D-printed homes, an abandoned $590,000 deposit, the FBI: What really happened in this small town? nationofchange.org Two men promised a $1.1 million 3D printer could fix Cairo, Illinois' housing crisis. More than a year later, the one duplex it printed still isn't finished.
(2026-04-18). New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Republicans hope to unseat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? New Jersey voters will cast their ballots in the What does a U.S. senator do?: | The U.S. Senate plays a
(2026-04-18). Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at cemetery. aljazeera.com Police suspect the grim discovery in the city of Cumuto may be a case of 'unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses'.
(2026-04-18). FM hails Iran Army for safeguarding natl. security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has appreciated Iran's Army for its sacrifices and decisive role in protecting the national security and interests.
(2026-04-18). Young men, masculinity and states of emergency in the Caribbean. globalvoices.org 
Under state of emergency regulations, search powers expand and detention without charge becomes permissible | Originally published on Feature image via In many communities across Trinidad and Tobago, the twin-island nation at the southernmost end of the Caribbean archipelago, the presence of the state is highly visible during periods of heightened security, especially…
(2026-04-18). UN aid chief warns of possible 'full-scale famine' in South Sudan. aljazeera.com UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says that South Sudan is at risk of slipping into 'full-scale famine and collapse'.
(2026-04-18). Trump lied? Oil shortage hits US amid Iran war: This state's gasoline stock falls to lowest ever… hindustantimes.com California fuel stocks have plunged to record lows as the Iran war triggers an oil shock across the U.S. With gas prices soaring, a Hormuz blockade causing disruption, and Trump claiming victory, Americans are facing rising costs and new uncertainty. Could this become a full-blown energy crisis?
(2026-04-18). SA pushes global inequality agenda with proposed UN panel. sanews.gov.za SA pushes global inequality agenda with proposed UN panel | South Africa has announced plans to table a landmark draft resolution at the United Nations aimed at tackling one of the world's most persistent challenges, inequality. | Speaking at the Plenary on Extremism and Inequality at the In Defence of Democracy initiative, during a working visit in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, 18 April 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that South Africa will present a draft resolution on the establishment of the International Panel on Inequality for adoption by the United Nations General Assembly, during its 80th resum…
(2026-04-18). The data center energy threat is way overblown. wattsupwiththat.com But in no case is there a data center threat to the grid. Data centers are too small and growing too slowly to be a threat.
(2026-04-18). Renewables Are Costing Us A Fortune—Justin Rowlatt. wattsupwiththat.com WOW! Justin Rowlatt has seen the light!
(2026-04-18). He is Seriously, Frighteningly, Utterly, and Completely Losing His Mind. progressivehub.net ROBERT REICH | SUBSTACK…
(2026-04-18). UK's counterterror police probe another London arson attack. scmp.com UK counterterror officers are investigating an arson attack on a shop in an area of London with a large Jewish population, police said on Saturday, following similar incidents in recent weeks. | No one was injured in the fire on late Friday in Hendon, in the northwest of Britain's capital, London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement, without specifying the business targeted.
(2026-04-18). From Stockton to Palestine: Interconnected Struggles and Prisoner Solidarity Against Israel's Execution Policy. scheerpost.com Kevin Cooper Our human rights are not negotiable. They never have been, and never will be. Each and every human being has a universal right to life, no matter what anyone, or any government says, we ALL have the right to life. But throughout the tortured history of this planet we call earth, certain human beings …
(2026-04-18). Schadenfreude Of the Week: Majority of New York's Pending Wind and Solar Projects Getting Canceled. wattsupwiththat.com It's the feel-good story of the week, if you don't mind taking joy from others' misfortunes. When it comes to the wind and solar energy grifters, I don't mind a bit taking joy from their misfortunes.
(2026-04-18). US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom — for now. scmp.com A US appeals court allowed President Donald ‚Å Trump's administration on ‚Å Friday night to continue construction ‚Å of a US$400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, setting a June hearing to review a Washington judge's order halting the project. | An order by a three-judge ‚Äåpanel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit put the lower court's preliminary injunction on hold for now, giving the panel time to consider the US Justice Department's…
(2026-04-18). Pakistan repays $2 billion to UAE. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Saturday paid back $2 billion debt of the United Arab Emirates after seven years, further lessening its dependency on the Gulf nation whose support allowed Islamabad to sail-through two economic crises of 2018 and 2023. | Pakistan returned the $2 billion UAE debt by taking a new debt from Saudi Arabia, bringing the total repayments to Abu Dhabi this week at $2.5 billion, according to the government officials. | The finance ministry had not factored in these repayments till the end of last month and had assured the International Monetary Fund that its external financing requirements were fully met o…
(2026-04-18). 6 films from Iran that should be seen by workers in the US and around the world. wsws.org These films provide some insight into the problems of Iranian society and help transform the Iranian "devils" into humans very much like ourselves.
(2026-04-18). Indian woman in US for 35 years detained by ICE, alleges 24-hour custody without food, water. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Meenu Batra, a 53-year-old woman of Indian origin, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas, raising legal questions about whether her detention is valid. She has lived in the US for over 35 years and is the only licensed Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu court interpreter in Texas, helping many people in immigration cases. | She was detained on March 17 at Harlingen International Airport while traveling to Milwaukee for work related to an immigration case. ICE officers stopped her, handcuffed her, and took her into custody. Even though she explained that she had valid leg…
(2026-04-18). Iran considers naval blockade 'violation of ceasefire'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) issued a statement on Saturday, describing the naval blockade and any disruption to the traffic of vessels as 'violation of ceasefire'.
(2026-04-18). Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba's sovereignty to be protected. aljazeera.com The three countries pledge more aid to Cuba and say Cubans must decide their own future amid a US pressure campaign.
(2026-04-18). US imposes sanctions aimed at Colombian fighters in Sudan. newarab.com 
(2026-04-18). China, Iran, USA: A complex Game of Power. strategic-culture.su From Washington's perspective, the alliance between Tehran and Beijing is a strategic nightmare. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-04-18). Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks. | Ibogaine is banned under the federal government's most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs. But the administration is taking steps to ease access to psychedelics that Trump said were already designated as potential breakthroughs by…
(2026-04-18). INTERVENTION BY MEXICAN PRESIDENT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM IN THE BARCELONA SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY / Saturday, April 18, 2026. radiohc.cu INTERVENTION BY MEXICAN PRESIDENT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM IN THE BARCELONA SUMMIT FOR DEMOCRACY | Thank you very much, President Sánchez. Thank you for the invitation. Thanks to all my colleagues—presidents, prime ministers, Gabriel Boric. | I come to the Summit for Democracy on behalf of a hardworking, creative, and resilient people, but above all a deeply generous people—a people that have learned to resist without hatred, to defend its rights without ceasing to respect others, to believe in peace even when history has placed difficult trials and tribulations before it. | I come on behalf of a caring peop…
(2026-04-18). Australian state Labor government defends unconstitutional anti-protest law. wsws.org The NSW Labor government is defiantly proceeding with arrests and charges under its invalid anti-protest legislation.
(2026-04-18). In A Time Of Monsters, The Worst Heroes. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Peter Magyar defeated Victor Orban in Hungary's election earlier this week, leading to an outpouring of joy from the liberal media and political establishment. Many took the Obama line, lauding it as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. Indeed, Magyar is so committed to the rule of …
(2026-04-18). Palestinian Prisoners Day has a sour taste this year. thecanary.co 
Palestinian Prisoners' Day is marked every year on 17 April. It began in 1974, after the Palestinian National Council chose the date to honour the first Palestinian prisoner exchange, linked to Mahmoud Bakr Hijazi's release in 1971. Hijazi was the first Palestinian to be captured by Israeli occupation forces (IOF). The Israeli occupation has now legalised […] | By
(2026-04-18). Understanding India's Opposition to the IFDA Investment Deal at the WTO. moderndiplomacy.eu The recently concluded 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO produced mixed results. While the multilateral system remains stuck on Appellate Body appointments, one of the most extensive pre-conference discussions focused on the Chinese-led Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA). With 129 member states backing the IFDA, including countries like Bangladesh and several least developed countries …
(2026-04-18). A more troubling picture of sea level rise is coming into view. grist.org 
Sea levels are much higher than we thought. Real-world oceans are making a mockery of flood-risk forecasts based on crude global modeling. And to make matters worse, coastal lands almost everywhere are subsiding faster than anyone realized — often many times faster than the seas are rising. | These findings come from two major new studies that are reshaping our understanding of the threats posed by rising tides and sinking land and underlining the imminent risk of inundation facing tens of millions of people in some of the world's largest megacities, say researchers not involved in the studies. | "The im…
(2026-04-18). When Primate Politics Turn Deadly: 'Civil War' Shattering Uganda's Ngogo Chimps. wattsupwiththat.com That being said, I must admit I did not have "chimpanzee civil war" on my 2026 bingo card.
(2026-04-18). Blank and Null Votes in Peru Exceed All Candidates. orinocotribune.com With 93.34% of the ballots processed by the ONPE, blank and null votes in the Peruvian presidential elections exceed each of the candidates. | Blank and null votes in Peru's presidential elections have surpassed 3 million, a figure higher than the votes received by right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, who leads the official count by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) with 93.34% of the votes tallied. | Between these two categories, 3,142,121 votes have been registered, equivalent to 16.63% of the total cast, while Fujimori has obtained 2,685,995 votes (14.22% of the total), representing 17.05% of v…
(2026-04-18). New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand on Saturday defended the actions of a military patrol aircraft flight near China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests. | China's foreign ministry said on Friday that a New Zealand P-8A patrol aircraft had "conducted continuous close-in reconnaissance and harassment in the airspace and waters of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea". | "The action undermined China's security interests, increased risks of misunderstanding and miscalculation, and gravely disrupted the order of civil aviation," spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, according to an official transcript. | Read: Trump sees "go…
(2026-04-18). IRGC says 8 terrorists killed, injured in Iraqi Kurdistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The IRGC said in a statement on Saturday that the bases of the Democratic Party terrorist group in the Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq were identified and targeted by the IRGC forces.
(2026-04-18). India summons Iran ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday summoned the Iranian ambassador to New Delhi.
(2026-04-18). Obama meets New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before reading to preschoolers. scmp.com Former US president Barack Obama met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the first time on Saturday at a child care centre where they read to preschoolers and led a singalong. | The meeting comes as Mamdani, a democratic socialist who marked his 100th day in office just over a week ago, is also trying to build a working relationship with Republican US President Donald Trump.
(2026-04-18). Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE. truthout.org She was beginning her spring semester as a second-year law student and paralegal when she received the news: The immigration clinic where she volunteered would have to stop all work, a demand directly from the Trump administration. The White House issued a stop-work order on Feb. 18, 2025, cutting off aid to federally funded unaccompanied children programs (UCPs) across the U.S. The programs… |
(2026-04-18). Secretario ejecutivo del ALBA-TCP se reúne con inversores turcos en foro de Antalya. cubadebate.cu El secretario ejecutivo de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América (ALBA-TCP), Rander Peña, sostuvo este sábado una reunión con el director general del Fondo de Inversión Turkiko, Ramil Babayev, en el marco del Foro Diplomático de Antalya que se celebra en Türkiye del 17 al 19 de abril.
(2026-04-18). Cuba presente en prestigiosa Olimpiada de Química Mendeléyev en Moscú. cubadebate.cu Los estudiantes cubanos de nivel preuniversitario, Leticia María Merlo y Ernesto Alejandro Barrera participan en la 60 Olimpiada Internacional Mendeléyev de Química, con sede en la Universidad Estatal Lomonosov de Moscú. El equipo lo integran además los mentores MSc. Orestes Eduardo Landrove,jefe de delegación y Dr. Gerardo Manuel Ojeda, invitado especial.
(2026-04-18). Instalaciones de Salud de Yaguajay se benefician con paneles solares de dos kilowatts. cubadebate.cu Ocho unidades asistenciales del municipio Yaguajay recibieron kits de paneles solares de dos kilowatts, los cuales garantizan la iluminación de cuerpos de guardia y otras áreas de mayor acceso, explicó a Escambray Jorge Luis Ramón Plasencia, jefe de Administración de la Unidad Presupuestada Salud del norte espirituano.
(2026-04-18). Sánchez a Pechino e la via spagnola: come Madrid puà≤ aiutare l'Europa a emanciparsi dalla "tutela strategica" di Washington. strategic-culture.su La quarta visita di Pedro Sánchez in Cina in quattro anni non è soltanto un gesto bilaterale di cortesia diplomatica. àà il segnale di una linea politica sempre più riconoscibile: la Spagna cerca margini di autonomia strategica, valorizza il rapporto con Pechino e puà≤ indicare all'Unione Europea una strada meno subordinata agli Stati Uniti.
(2026-04-18). Angoleños aguardan la llegada del papa León XIV para visita de tres días. cubadebate.cu Los angoleños aguardan hoy la llegada del papa León XIV, quien debe arribar a Luanda alrededor de las 15: 00 hora local para una estancia de tres días, con una agenda que incluye misas y encuentros en tres provincias.
(2026-04-18). La Russie menace la Finlande et les États baltes. thealtworld.com Scott Ritter est un ancien major, officier du renseignement, membre des Marines américains et inspecteur des armements de l'ONU. | Ritter évoque la menace d'une frappe de représailles de la Russie contre des cibles européennes.
(2026-04-18). Presidente Díaz-Canel asiste a inauguración de sede permanente del Coloquio Patria. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, asistió a la inauguración de la sede permanente del Coloquio Patria, una casa en El Vedado restaurada para convertirse en espacio de encuentro de expertos en comunicación, activistas y periodistas.
(2026-04-18). Italians reaffirm unwavering support for Cuba at ANAIC Congress. radiohc.cu During the XIV Congress of the National Association of Friendship between Italy and Cuba (ANACI), which began on Friday in Montesilvano, near Pescara, solidarity with the island in the fight against the blockade and threats from the United States was reaffirmed. | On the first day, speaking on behalf of local authorities were the mayor of Montesilvano, Ottavio de Martinis, and the vice president of the Abruzzo region, Antonio Biasioli. They highlighted the importance of ANACI, which will celebrate its 65th anniversary on April 19, when this meeting concludes. | Also participating were the regional secretary of th…
(2026-04-18). Declaración Final del V Coloquio Internacional Patria. cubadebate.cu Los participantes en el V Coloquio Internacional Patria, celebrado del 16 al 18 de abril de 2026 en La Habana, Cuba, reunidos en una cita dedicada al centenario de Fidel Castro y al 65 aniversario de Invasión por Playa Girón, reafirmamos el carácter profundamente político, histórico y estratégico de este encuentro, que rinde homenaje a la primera gran derrota del imperialismo en América y a la vigencia de las ideas emancipadoras de la Revolución cubana.
(2026-04-18). La Visita pendiente (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Los apremios de la responsabilidad y del Coloquio Internacional Patria le impidieron pasar a apreciar las nuevas experiencias comunicativas de Ideas Multimedios. . Así que no podía dejar también de regresar para saludarles y seguir conspirando por la comunicación de la Revolución.
(2026-04-18). Real Sociedad Wins the Copa del Rey. radiohc.cu Havana, April 18 (RHC) — Real Sociedad edged Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey for a fourth time in the club's history after a 2-2 draw in a gripping final on Saturday in Seville. | After Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez missed from the spot for Diego Simeone's Atletico, Pablo Marin smashed home his kick to claim victory for the Basque side. | Ander Barrenetxea had headed Real Sociedad ahead after just 14 seconds, with Ademola Lookman levelling for Atletico. | Mikel Oyarzabal put the Basque side ahead from the penalty spot before the break, but Alvarez rescued Atletico and forced e…
(2026-04-18). La lunga prospettiva di questa tragica guerra. strategic-culture.su àà passato già più di un mese dall'inizio della Terza Guerra del Golfo. àà giunto il momento di fare alcuni calcoli e proiezioni. | Segue nostro Tirare le somme | àà passato già più di un mese dall'inizio della Terza Guerra del Golfo. àà giunto il momento di fare alcuni calcoli e proiezioni. | Anzitutto, le considerazioni preliminari e lo status quo del conflitto. | L'Iran ha dimostrato al mondo intero che l'O…
(2026-04-18). Trump administration continues torment of El Gamal family as detained mother remains in severe pain. wsws.org Hayam El Gamal, mother of five children, was taken to the emergency room earlier this month after repeated medical complaints were ignored at the Dilley detention camp.