(2026-04-15). Why Israel—Lebanon Talks Preceded the Next US—Iran Negotiation Round. thinktank.pk In the intricate chessboard of Middle Eastern geopolitics, timing is rarely accidental. The decision to initiate dialogue between Israel and Lebanon before convening the next round of talks between the United States and Iran reflects a carefully calibrated diplomatic sequence rather than a spontaneous development. Beneath the surface, this move reveals a layered strategy aimed …
(2026-04-15). As US blockade 'fails' on day 1, Trump gets desperate for Iran to reply to his new…. hindustantimes.com After enforcing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump has signalled a possible diplomatic pivot, hinting at a second round of talks with Iran. The shift comes as questions emerge over the blockade's effectiveness. While United States Central Command claims tight enforcement with ships turned back, reports suggest vessels may have bypassed restrictions, raising doubts about Washington's leverage.
(2026-04-15). Continuous message exchange between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan after the Islamabad talks continues. ecns.cn IRNA citing diplomatic source: 'Continuous message exchange between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan regarding current developments after the Islamabad talks continues. In response to claims by some Pakistani sources or Western media about holding the next round of Islamabad talks, there is still no information about an agreement to hold talks in Islamabad or in other formats.'
(2026-04-15). Oil mixed as Middle East supply uncertainty outweighs hopes for US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices were mixed on Wednesday with Brent futures up and US futures down amid uncertainty over crude supply from the key Middle East producing region as the Strait of Hormuz remains mainly shut. | Brent crude futures were up 40 cents, or 0.4%, to $95.19 a barrel at 0420 GMT, paring earlier losses of as much as 0.9%, after falling 4.6% in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate crude was down 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $91.05. The contract earlier fell as much as 4.7% after dropping 7.9% the session before. | Talks to end the war between the US and Israel…
(2026-04-15). Trump says Iran war is 'close to over' amid optimism about next round of talks in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump, in an interview to be aired on Wednesday, said the US-Israeli war on Iran is "close to over." | "I think it's close to over, yeah. I mean, I view it as very close to over," Trump told Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo when asked if the war is "over." A video excerpt of the interview was shared on X. | US President Donald Trump says the war with Iran is "close to over." | pic.twitter.com/VCt6OC9Ata | — Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) April 15, 2026 | "You know what, if I pulled up stakes right now, it would take them 20 years to rebuild that country, and we're not finished. W…
(2026-04-15). How Will the KMT Leader's Visit to China Affect Beijing-Taipei Relations? unitedworldint.com Can U.S. influence on the island be broken? By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China While the world has been focused on imperialist-Zionist aggression against Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the US-Iran talks held in Islamabad, and the uncertain ceasefire agenda, Cheng Li-Wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), completed …
(2026-04-15). Which countries are most vulnerable as US imposes its own blockade in Persian Gulf? scmp.com As the US imposes its own blockade on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of talks with Iran at the weekend, we take a look at how major economies in Asia and Europe could be affected by further restrictions on passage through one of the world's most critical choke points for energy supplies. | Who is most vulnerable in this energy crisis?
(2026-04-15). PM to embark on official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye today amid Mideast crisis. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye from April 15 (today) to 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Wednesday. | The visit came three days after the US and Iran were unable to reach an agreement to end their war despite marathon negotiations lasting around 21 hours. The prolonged talks, aimed at halting hostilities that have killed thousands and driven global oil prices higher over the past six weeks, ended with both sides blaming each other for the impasse. | On April 11, US and Iranian delegations arrived in Pakistan for conclusive…
(2026-04-15). Vance says to push for 'grand bargain' as fresh U.S.-Iran talks loom. ecns.cn U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he will push for a "grand bargain" with Iran as he is expected to lead potential fresh in-person U.S.-Iran talks which U.S. President Donald Trump has said could happen this week in Pakistan.
(2026-04-15). One man lightly wounded after dozens of Hezbollah missiles target northern Israel. haaretz.com
(2026-04-15). Trump seeking 'grand bargain' with Iran: JD Vance. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump was pursuing a sweeping agreement with Iran rather than a narrower deal. | Speaking at an event in the state of Georgia, Vance described ongoing negotiations as part of a broader strategy tied to a fragile ceasefire that has been in place for nearly a week. | "What's interesting about this is that we have this ceasefire that's in place. I think it's six or seven days old right now. The ceasefire is holding," he said. | Vance said Trump does not want to make "a small deal." | "He wants to make the grand bargain. And what he's basically off…
(2026-04-15). Mossad says Israel will keep trying to topple Iran's government. scmp.com Israel's spy chief pledged more covert efforts to try to topple Iran's government, a tacit acknowledgment the countries' conflict would continue even as the US pursues a new round of peace negotiations with the Islamic Republic. | David Barnea, the head of Mossad, said Israel had not expected that its bombardment of Iranian military, nuclear and infrastructure sites, waged in concert with the US, would be enough to end Iran's 47-year-old clerical-led rule.
(2026-04-15). Canada, UK, Australia and Japan call for 'urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon'. tribune.com.pk 
Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan and six other countries condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon on Tuesday while calling "for an urgent end to hostilities" in the country where Israeli attacks have killed over 2,000 people since March. | "Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland and the United Kingdom remain deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian situation and displacement crisis in Lebanon," the countries said in a joint statement without directly mentioning US ally Israel or Iran-backed Hezbollah. | The statement comes after the deaths of…
(2026-04-15). Thursday 4/16: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-15). Israeli attacks kill 11, including two children, in day of strikes on Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-15). Thursday 4/16: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-15). Roger Waters Demands Release of President Maduro Cilia Flores in Brooklyn. orinocotribune.com Roger Waters chose April 13 to stage a protest outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, demanding the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. The date was not chosen at random, as that same Monday, Venezuela commemorated National Dignity Day, marking 24 years since the defeat of the coup attempt against Commander Hugo Chávez, which was reversed by masses of Chávez supporters descending on the seat of the presidency in Caracas and demanding the return of their duly elected president. | The co-founder of Pink Floyd, who has consistently expressed his criticism of th…
(2026-04-15). China's Foreign Ministry: US blockade of Iran ports risks escalating tensions. ecns.cn China said on Tuesday that U.S. actions to block the Strait of Hormuz would only intensify tensions and undermine a fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-15). Oman walks tightrope with Iran across the Strait of Hormuz. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-15). Why US imposed blockade of Hormuz Strait. infobrics.org The blockade itself and a potential (if not likely) escalation with Tehran alone pose tremendous risks for the global economy. Any Iranian retaliation would create blowback. Namely, a prolonged energy crisis would inevitably cascade into massive price hikes for fertilizers, plastics, transport and manufacturing. Needless to say, this would severely undermine global economic growth.
(2026-04-15). How many people have the US and Israel killed in Iran? nationofchange.org Why the real numbers of people killed are almost certainly much higher and why this matters with the conflicting estimates of the death toll in occupied Iraq 20 years ago.
(2026-04-15). Iran Says YouTube Is Trying to 'Suppress the Truth' By Banning AI Lego-Style Videos Mocking US-Israeli War. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams Iran's foreign ministry is accusing YouTube of trying to "suppress the truth" by banning the account responsible for a series of viral Lego-style animations mocking the US-Israeli war. The small team known as Explosive Media has racked up tens of millions of views across several platforms, with slickly produced music videos mercilessly …
(2026-04-15). The War In The Middle East: Religious, Metaphysical, And Spiritual Interpretations. thealtworld.com The aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran has opened the veil of the metaphysical dimension of the conflict — the contours of religious beliefs, more precisely, the clash of metaphysical doctrines and ideas, have clearly emerged in it. And although each side points out that it is right, both in political rhetoric and by appealing to history, the facts and actions clearly indicate that Iran is on the good side. Then Israel and the United States automatically become the forces of evil, although they are unlikely to agree with this interpretation. | At the political level, representatives of…
(2026-04-15). 6 weeks of war has pushed millions of Iranians into poverty. responsiblestatecraft.org For ordinary Iranians, the tenuous ceasefire that began last week has offered a desperately needed reprieve from death and displacement. For analysts, it has provided an opportunity to evaluate the damage that this war has wrought.The conclusion is clear: In six weeks of fighting, the U.S. and Israel have dealt a devastating blow to Iran's economy, placing 50% of Iranian jobs at risk and pushing an additional 5% of the population into poverty.President Donald Trump marketed the war at the outset as a campaign to support the Iranian people. "America is with you. I made a promise to you, and I fulfilled that pr…
(2026-04-15). Almost 400 U.S. troops wounded in war with Iran: CENTCOM. ecns.cn Almost 400 U.S. troops have been wounded in action since the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, a spokesperson with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday.
(2026-04-15). Everyone Knows Israel is Sabotaging The Iran Ceasefire—Even The Trump Administration. scheerpost.com Marc Steiner Show Real News Network Hours after a temporary ceasefire deal between the US and Iran was announced last week, Israel unleashed a massive, deadly bombing campaign on Lebanon. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with award-winning Iranian-Canadian journalist Samira Mohyeddin about the reality that Israel is a rogue state …
(2026-04-15). How Zionism's anti-Jewish logic led Israel to bomb an Iranian synagogue. mondoweiss.net 
Israel bombed Tehran's Rafi-Nia synagogue in the middle of the Jewish holiday of Passover. The attack revealed, to a shocking degree, Zionism's willingness to treat Jewish life as disposable in the service of its ideological project.
(2026-04-15). Iran has last laugh as Trump's army fails to block Hormuz on day 1 of siege | Israel, IRGC, USA. hindustantimes.com On day one of Trump's much‚Äëtouted naval blockade, Iran‚Äëlinked and Chinese ships reportedly sail through Hormuz, prompting Quds Force chief Esmaeil Qaani to sneer that the US and Israel will "pull out…without any achievement." As Tehran warns all enemy vessels and ports are now fair game, Washington's strategy looks badly exposed.
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). Daily Memo: 16th In-Custody ICE Death Reported as ICE Ramps Up Targeting in Los Angeles. lataco.com At least six people were taken today in Hollywood, Alhambra, Downtown LA, and Canoga Park. ICE agents were also spotted in San Diego and the Inland Empire over the weekend and on Monday.
(2026-04-15). Taiwan students on mainland see KMT chairwoman's visit as sign of closer cross-Strait bonds. ecns.cn Taiwan students studying on the mainland said the recent visit by a delegation of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party led by its chairwoman Cheng Li-wun had sent a positive signal to both sides across the Taiwan Strait, highlighting shared ties and renewed prospects for closer engagement.
(2026-04-15). B-21 Raider Like You Have Never Seen It Before. twz.com 
A new image of aerial refueling trials gives us our first full overhead image of America's new stealth bomber and a glimpse at some very interesting features.
(2026-04-15). North West Treasury warns of false tender award messages. sanews.gov.za North West Treasury warns of false tender award messages | The North West Provincial Treasury has issued a warning about fraudulent communications currently circulating that falsely claim a tender has been awarded by the department. | According to the department, individuals and businesses are being contacted regarding the alleged awarding of a tender identified as "BID NWP002/25 for the supply and delivery of cleaning chemicals to the North West Provincial Government for a period of three years". | These messages reportedly originate from the Head of Department. However, the Provincial Treasury has categorically…
(2026-04-15). Spain opposes 'new Cold War,' decoupling and severing of supply chains, says Spanish PM. ecns.cn Spain opposes a "new Cold War," decoupling and severing of supply chains, and supports Europe and China in enhancing communication, mutual understanding and cooperation, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said when meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in Beijing.
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). Mark Ruffalo and Emma Thompson Among 1,000+ Signatories on Open Letter Opposing Paramount's Warner Buyout. portside.org Mark Ruffalo and Emma Thompson Among 1,000+ Signatories on Open Letter Opposing Paramount's Warner Buyout |
(2026-04-15). Is this the grand bargain that could end the Iran war? responsiblestatecraft.org Is a grand bargain in the air?One might not think so after Washington announced a
(2026-04-15). Avdija scores 41 as Trail Blazers upset Suns in NBA West play-in. aljazeera.com Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.
(2026-04-15). Joint declaration: South Asia stands with Cuba against the blockade! links.org.au 
We, the undersigned Communist, workers', and left-wing parties of South Asia, issue this collective call in firm and unwavering solidarity with the government and people of Cuba.
(2026-04-15). April 15 NYC Tax Day Protest 33rd St 8th Ave 5:30 No Taxes for WAR Occupation. iacenter.org April 15 — NYC Tax Day Protest — 33rd St & 8th Ave — 5: 30 No Taxes for WAR & Occupation Register your Tax Day action here View actions taking place around the country here…
(2026-04-15). Israel says France is a positive in Lebanon talks. haaretz.com Israeli ambassador criticized France's role in negotiations after first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades…
(2026-04-15). Xi meets Russian FM in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing.
(2026-04-15). Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran. geo.tv 
This collage shows Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump, whose war and immigration policies have been condemned by Pope Leo, reiterated his criticism of the religious leader on Tuesday night.In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged that…
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-15). Tuesday 4/28: Trillion-Gallon Time Bomb: Inside the Oil Industry's Toxic Wastewater Pollution Crisis. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-15). Friday 4/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/25: Communities Not Cages: National Day of Action to Stop ICE Warehouse Detention. indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-04-15). Trump's NLRB rules against Henry Ford Genesys Hospital nurses as strike enters 8th month. wsws.org The struggle against the hospital's strike-breaking and refusal to address staffing issues requires a fight against management and the Teamsters union bureaucracy, which has isolated and diverted the fight into the dead end of appeals to the NLRB and the Democratic Party in Lansing.
(2026-04-15). Armed Off-Duty Cop Tried to Incite Violence at a High School Anti-ICE Protest. theintercept.com 
"My plan is legitimately to just let them all assault me and you guys arrest them all," the Phoenix cop told fellow police after the incident. cop high school ICE
(2026-04-15). Small business to come to the fore at LED Summit. sanews.gov.za Small business to come to the fore at LED Summit | Unlocking opportunities for small, medium, and micro enterprises (MSMEs) will come to the fore as the two-day National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit gets underway. ⚪ President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the first day of the summit, which is being held at the Birchwood Hotel in Gauteng. ⚪ "Deliberations will focus on strengthening the implementation of local economic development, improving intergovernmental coordination through the District Development Model (DDM), and unlocking opportunities for small, medium, and micro enterprises (MSMEs)," The Pr…
(2026-04-15). US international military bases under threat after war in Iran and tensions in Greenland. infobrics.org US bases are anachronistic to the new international reality.
(2026-04-15). Beyond oil: global food crisis emerging from Hormuz — why Brazil and BRICS matter. infobrics.org The Iran war is triggering ripple effects far beyond energy prices. Global food systems, heavily dependent on fertilizers and shipping routes, are now under strain. Brazil, for one, faces heightened vulnerability despite its agricultural strength. BRICS itself is emerging as a potential critical geopolitical actor.
(2026-04-15). Malala Yousafzai in Philadelphia: Nobel laureate accepts WHYY's Lifelong Learning Award, gives a shoutout to the Eagles. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Malala Yousafzai was in Philadelphia on Tuesday night to accept WHYY's Lifelong Learning Award. More than 300 people came to see her be interviewed live onstage by Terry Gross, co-host of WHYY's Many conversations about
(2026-04-15). The BRICS Country Has Increased Purchases of Seafood from Russia. infobrics.org In the first two months of 2026, the supply of Russian fish and seafood to China increased by 22 percent (year-on-year) in physical terms and amounted to 194,000 tons…
(2026-04-15). Chinese, Vietnamese top leaders hold talks in Beijing. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-04-15). German drones useless for real combat. infobrics.org German defense industry seems outdated.
(2026-04-15). Home Affairs to lead identity campaign in Escourt. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs to lead identity campaign in Escourt | Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza will on Friday lead an Identity Document (ID) Campaign and High Impact Outreach Programme in Escourt, KwaZulu-Natal, bringing essential government services closer to the people. | "This programme is dedicated to ensuring that every qualifying member of the community has access to the documents they need, particularly IDs, so that no one is left behind ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections. For many, these documents are not just pieces of paper, but a gateway to dignity, opportunity and full participation in s…
(2026-04-15). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-15). Over 500 firms line up for Hong Kong listings: Chief Executive. ecns.cn More than 500 companies are currently awaiting listing in Hong Kong, with many coming from fast-growing technology sectors, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said Tuesday.
(2026-04-15). Can money be removed from politics? onlineopinion.com.au No donations, strict caps, taxpayer-funded campaigns: South Australia is running a world-first experiment in democracy. Will it restore trust or entrench incumbents?
(2026-04-15). China unveils key composite module for reusable spacecraft. ecns.cn China has unveiled a composite propulsion module for reusable spacecraft, marking a significant advance in the country's capability to manufacture large-scale composite structures for space applications, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). Service sector powers China's new engine of economic growth. ecns.cn The recently concluded Qingming Festival holiday offered a vivid snapshot of the vitality of China's service sector.
(2026-04-15). China's Q1 foreign trade data consolidate 'stabilizer' role in global economy. ecns.cn China's foreign trade started 2026 with strong momentum, posting robust double-digit growth in the first quarter (Q1), a performance that underscores the economy's resilience and reinforces its role as a key stabilizer for the global economy amid widespread volatility.
(2026-04-15). Wednesday 4/15: Santa Cruz: Tax Day Protest. indybay.org Downtown Post Office, Front Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). Xi puts forward four-point proposal on promoting Middle East peace, stability. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, when meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in Beijing.
(2026-04-15). Experiencing spring in Beijing's Chaoyang: A Thai girl's time-travel dream. ecns.cn Flowers are now in full bloom, making it the perfect time for an outing. Join Apinya Charunpumhiran, a Thai expert at the Center for Asia-Pacific of China International Communications Group, to discover the most beautiful spring scenery!
(2026-04-15). Hungary: Orbán defeated — An autopsy of sixteen years of illiberalism. links.org.au 
Adam Novak analyses the structural dynamics of the Orbán regime and assesses the effects of his defeat on Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and European far-right parties.
(2026-04-15). KMT chief shows way forward to avoid blind confrontation with Beijing. scmp.com Taiwan's political pendulum is reversing. The government led by Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) William Lai Ching-te is increasingly discredited, not least for selling out the jewel of its semiconductor industry to the United States under pressure from President Donald Trump. | The Legislative Yuan is controlled by the opposition led by the Kuomintang (KMT). Party politics is now institutionalised into a sustained confrontation between the island's presidency and its legislature. Now, budgets…
(2026-04-15). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-15). Haiti's Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25. aljazeera.com At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.
(2026-04-15). Friday 4/17: "Steal This Story, Please!" Film: Reporter Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103 | IN PERSON: | Friday, April 17th: Oscar Æ-Nominated filmmaker Tia Lessin…
(2026-04-15). Britain's King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift. scmp.com Britain's King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with ‚Å President Donald Trump during his US state visit later this month, as the UK government hopes his "soft power" can heal a damaging rift between the allies caused by the Iran war. | The monarch and his wife Queen Camilla head across the Atlantic on April 27, a four-day trip ostensibly to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain but one that now has far greater significance amid a growing spat between Trump and ‚ÄåPrime…
(2026-04-15). The Mental Devastation of Racism: Beyond Public Accommodation. juancole.com
(2026-04-15). Vietnam, Russia Expand Room for, Elevate Trade Cooperation. infobrics.org According to the Department of Foreign Market Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Russia remains one of Vietnam's key economic partners, particularly in industry and energy…
(2026-04-15). Discover the legacy of Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. Memorial Highway along US 50. indybay.org It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a great American pioneer that a portion of State Highway Route 50 be named the | "William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Highway"; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate…
(2026-04-15). 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?
(2026-04-15). Sixth Hainan consumer expo showcases combination of cutting-edge tech and tradition. ecns.cn China is showcasing an impressive mix of cutting-edge technology and traditional brands at its annual consumer products expo in Hainan, highlighting how the world's second-largest economy is blending innovation with cultural heritage to drive consumption.
(2026-04-15). Mike Lee Takes On 'Valley Of Death' Plaguing Nuclear Energy Developers. wattsupwiththat.com the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad created by Lee's legislation "meaningfully expands opportunities for private companies to demonstrate their technologies in partnership with the [DOE]."
(2026-04-15). Israel, Lebanon start ambassador-level talks in U.S. ecns.cn Israel-Lebanon direct talks at the ambassador level are underway on Tuesday at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C.
(2026-04-15). Malaysia Boosts Exports to Nigeria to $664m, up 20.7% in 2025. infobrics.org Malaysia's exports to Nigeria grew by 20.7 per cent in 2025, reaching $664 million, reflecting stronger bilateral trade ties between the two countries…
(2026-04-15). Two held for possession of 1000 units of abalone. sanews.gov.za Two held for possession of 1000 units of abalone | Two suspects have been arrested for the alleged possession of 1000 units of fresh abalone in the Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area, which lies on the Western Cape and Eastern Cape border. | They were apprehended on Monday in the vicinity of the western side of the Bloukrans River, near the Clinton area, during a routine patrol conducted by rangers. | "During the patrol, rangers discovered several bags concealed underneath trees. Upon inspection, the bags were found to contain fresh abalone. | "The section ranger was immediately informed, and an observation post w…
(2026-04-15). Israel seeks Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanon calls for ceasefire in talks in U.S. ecns.cn Israel and Lebanon laid out different expectations on a peace deal during talks here on Tuesday, with Israel insisting on Hezbollah's disarmament and Lebanon calling for a ceasefire and concrete measures to ease the severe humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict, according to a statement from the U.S. State Department.
(2026-04-15). Union-initiated Australian parliamentary report covers up Labor's university restructuring agenda. wsws.org Another official inquiry makes no mention of Labor's Universities Accord, which is driving the further corporate transformation of Australia's public universities.
(2026-04-15). Jeep Track at Lion's Head to temporarily close. sanews.gov.za Jeep Track at Lion's Head to temporarily close | South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public that the Jeep Track at Lion's Head will be temporarily closed to facilitate essential maintenance. | The closure will take effect from 20 April 2026 and is expected to remain in place until 20 June 2026, subject to project completion timelines and weather conditions. | Lion's Head is the peak to the right of Table Mountain when facing it head-on and offers a short but popular hike with 360-degree views of the Atlantic seaboard, the City, and Table Mountain. | "During this period, the Jeep Track will n…
(2026-04-15). Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh. aljazeera.com Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with ‚Å a round ‚Å to spare and will face India's Gukesh next.
(2026-04-15). Japan SDF officer in embassy intrusion re-arrested over weapons possession. ecns.cn A Japanese Self-Defense Forces member who previously forced his way into the Chinese Embassy in Japan has been re-arrested on suspicion of weapons possession, Kyodo News reported Tuesday.
(2026-04-15). US military says 4 killed in fourth 'drug boat' strike in a week. scmp.com The US military said on Tuesday that four people had been killed in a strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fourth such deadly attack in as many days. | US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said in a post on X that the strike — just as the previous three — occurred in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It posted aerial video on social media showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile and exploding.
(2026-04-15). **The San Francisco Paradox** just one thing a set of contradictions that keep. indybay.org **The San Francisco Paradox** isn't just one thing — it's a set of contradictions that keep coming up in articles, research, and even stand-up sets. Here's how people usually describe it:…
(2026-04-15). India: The forthcoming Assembly elections — Challenges before defenders of democracy (plus Defeat the conspiracy to steal the voting right of the people). links.org.au 
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation — For defenders of democracy and the Constitution, the Assembly elections must be taken up as an anti-fascist platform of political mobilisation.
(2026-04-15). China's Q1 foreign trade up 15%, fastest in 5 years. ecns.cn China's foreign trade got off to a strong start this year, with total imports and exports reaching 11.84 trillion yuan ($1.63 trillion) in the first quarter, up 15% year on year, according to officials on Tuesday.
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-15). Making the case for action. icrc.org Reduction of weapons…
(2026-04-15). Two Railroads, One System: The Monopoly That Could Reshape America. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer At a moment when global instability is already rippling through supply chains, economies, and political systems, a quiet but potentially devastating shift is unfolding inside the backbone of the U.S. economy: its rail system. What may appear on the surface as a routine corporate merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is, in …
(2026-04-15). Afghanistan Silent Cancer Crisis: A Call to Consience. indybay.org Since the US-NATO invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the US used uranium munitions among other exotixc weapons. Consequently, cancers have increased exponentially. I am trying yo raise funds for repurposed medications for desperate cancer patients. If anyone care to help, they could donate at paypal link in the write up…
(2026-04-15). IMF warns of major downturn in global growth. wsws.org Under what it called a "severe scenario" the IMF said global growth could fall to as low as 2 percent close to the development of a world recession.
(2026-04-15). Sunday 4/26: A socialist feminist speaks out for renewable energy. indybay.org 747 Polk Street @ Ellis, San Francisco | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni #5, 19, 27, | 31, 38 and 49…
(2026-04-15). Massachusetts postal workers form rank-and-file committee: "USPS is a public service, not a profit-making enterprise" wsws.org "Our mission is to unite postal workers worldwide to build collective power, protect our rights, and improve wages, benefits and working conditions through solidarity, transparency and democratic action to actively counter the efforts of the 1 percent."
(2026-04-15). Spain's PM Sánchez calls for 'clear-eyed understanding' of China. ecns.cn Visiting the Chinese capital, Beijing, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivered a speech at Tsinghua University on Monday, urging the international community to develop a more accurate and balanced understanding of China.
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-15). Let's turn back time, Albo. onlineopinion.com.au From Paris obligations to dwindling refineries, Albanese's 'no turning back' sounds less like progress and more like managed decline.
(2026-04-15). Is Europe's Tariff Surge a Direct Challenge to China's Dominance? thinktank.pk The decision by the European Union to double steel tariffs to 50% is not just a technical trade adjustment—it is a calculated geopolitical response aimed at reshaping global industrial power. Beneath the surface of economic justification lies a deeper strategic objective: reducing China's overwhelming influence over the global steel market and, by extension, its leverage …
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). England beat Spain 1-0 to lead Women's World Cup 2027 qualifying group. aljazeera.com Hemp scores to give the Euro champions a crucial win as Keira Walsh leads in the absence of recovering Leah Williamson.
(2026-04-15). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-15). Israel and Lebanon hold direct talks for first time in decades. aljazeera.com After the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin negotiations.
(2026-04-15). Trump claims Iran war 'very close' to completion. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that the war against Iran is "very close" to completion.
(2026-04-15). Cancellation of Los Angeles schools strike latest in string of union betrayals. wsws.org The last-minute deal demonstrates the ruling class's extreme sensitivity to and fear of the class struggle and its reliance on the union bureaucracy to suppress it.
(2026-04-15). The future of NDIS support depends on quality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-15). UAW President Shawn Fain unveils "Stand Up Slate" for 2026 election: New label, same bureaucracy. wsws.org Far from representing a break with the corrupt, pro-corporate apparatus, the slate is a merger of the same bureaucratic factions that have spent decades collaborating with management to impose concessions.
(2026-04-15). Saudi Arabia pledges $3b additional support, extends $5b deposit: finance minister. tribune.com.pk 
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday pledged $3 billion in deposits, with disbursement expected in the coming week, and the existing $5 billion Saudi deposit will no longer be subject to the previous annual rollover arrangement but will instead be extended for a longer period, the Ministry of Finance said. | According to a press release, Finance Minister Aurangzeb made the announcement while speaking to the media in Washington, DC, on the sidelines of the World Bank—IMF Spring Meetings 2026. | Read: IMF cuts growth forecast to 3.5% | Aurangzeb said this would help reinforce foreign exchange reserves a…
(2026-04-15). Candidate calls for new election in Peru, claiming fraud without evidence. aljazeera.com Peru's presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is urging officials to declare Sunday's election 'null and void'.
(2026-04-15). Chinese humanoid robots gain popularity among global partners: Polish expert. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robots are becoming the "top choice" for global partners, thanks to their high availability, rapid technological progress, and competitive pricing, a Polish industry expert has said.
(2026-04-15). ILWU 6 Bio-Rad Workers Fighting for a Living Wage Are Asking: Where is Norm? indybay.org ILWU 6 Bio-Rad workers are fighting for a living wage…
(2026-04-15). U.S. blockade of Iran ports dangerous, irresponsible: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The U.S. blockade is dangerous and irresponsible, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday in response to a query that the U.S. military began blocking shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports.
(2026-04-15). Grave: Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle With Jodi Dean. indybay.org Marxist writer and professor Jodi Dean speaks about her new book Capital's Grave, Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle at a meeting in Oakland.
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-15). Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2. tribune.com.pk 
Japan's imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, Reuters reporting found, as President Donald Trump wavers on security commitments to allies and the wars in Iran and Ukraine strain US weapons supplies. | Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party approved the changes this week as she tries to invigorate the pacifist country's military industrial base. Her government will formally adopt the new rules as soon as this month, three Japanese government officials told Reuters. | Despite largely isolating itself from global arms markets since World War Two, Japan spend…
(2026-04-15). Taiwan pavilion debuts at 6th China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan. ecns.cn A Taiwan-themed pavilion made its debut at the Sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), which opened on Monday in the southern province of Hainan, marking the first time businesses from Taiwan have been presented in a dedicated exhibition area at the expo.
(2026-04-15). Whistleblower who exposed Australia's war crimes in Afghanistan still behind bars. wsws.org David McBride remains the only person convicted and jailed for Australia's war crimes in Afghanistan, not for committing them but for exposing them.
(2026-04-15). The Iraq and the Iran Wars: Parallel Strategic Pathologies. juancole.com Divide, Colorado (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Disregard for negative outcomes. | Dismissing the adversary's interests and motives. | Distraction from objectives. | Displays of concern for the president's political future. | The dysfunction of the renewed war in Iran reminds me of what I saw as a strategist in Baghdad in 2004: the same toxic optimism, the same lack of focus, the same partisanship, and the same treatment of others as nonplayer characters that undermined any chance of success in that war. | In fall 2004, I volunteered to leave my teaching duties at the Air Force Academy to work on p…
(2026-04-15). South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador. aljazeera.com Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.
(2026-04-15). China signals openness as global brands gather at Hainan consumer expo. ecns.cn China opened its flagship consumer products expo in the southern province of Hainan on Monday, drawing thousands of brands from around the world to attend, signaling how the country has continually been making efforts to attract foreign businesses.
(2026-04-15). Vaccination in emergency settings: Joint Note from ICRC, IFRC and WHO. icrc.org ICRC and partners take action…
(2026-04-15). Africa's forests no longer help fight climate change, shift to net carbon source. nationofchange.org Data published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals that this "safety net" has diminished.
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/25: The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State: A Book Talk with Emmaia Gelman. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-15). We Need 'More Muckrakers and Fewer Buck-Takers'. scheerpost.com Mickey Huff for Project Censored Fifty years ago, Carl Jensen founded Project Censored because he knew that journalism was the lifeblood of democracy. He argued that the news media, despite its increasingly corporate and commercial nature, can have a positive influence on the world, especially when it operates ethically and independently in the public interest. He encouraged …
(2026-04-15). Wednesday 4/15: SF Public Workers Rally Against SF Mayor Lurie Layoffs At SF General. indybay.org In front of Bld 25 at roundabout | SF General Strike…
(2026-04-15). Tax Day Could Be Easy. They're Fighting To Make It Hard. levernews.com 
(2026-04-15). France Is Not Fueling War—It's Redefining Power in the Middle East. thinktank.pk In the increasingly polarized landscape of Middle Eastern geopolitics, France has adopted a position that defies easy categorization. While debates intensify over Western military support to Israel, Paris is pursuing a quieter, more calibrated strategy—one that prioritizes legal responsibility, strategic autonomy, and long-term diplomatic influence over short-term alignment. The discussion surrounding French arms exports to …
(2026-04-15). Israeli strikes kill 9 in southern Lebanon, state media says. tribune.com.pk 
Nine people were killed, and three others were injured, on Wednesday in Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple areas in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. | Civil Defence teams and the Islamic Risala Scout Association recovered four bodies and rescued three wounded from the rubble after an airstrike hit the Al-Khodra complex in the Qadmous area, the agency said. | In the town of Ansariyeh, five people were killed in a dawn strike, the agency reported. Another Israeli attack struck a vehicle in the Saadiyat area in Mount Lebanon, it added. | The US, Israel and Lebanon agreed to begin…
(2026-04-15). Caught in the Crackdown: As Arrests at Anti-ICE Protests Piled Up, Prosecutions Crumbled. scheerpost.com A.C. Thompson, for ProPublica and FRONTLINE, and Gabrielle Schonder, FRONTLINE Co-published with FRONTLINE A squad of federal agents moved in flinging flash-bang grenades — explosives designed to disorient — into a small home before storming inside. They'd come for Alejandro Orellana, a Marine Corps veteran and UPS employee accused of being a central figure in a secret confederacy …
(2026-04-15). dtic to lead public participation session on Vaal Special Economic Zone. sanews.gov.za dtic to lead public participation session on Vaal Special Economic Zone | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi and Gauteng Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa will lead an interactive public participation session on the planned designation of the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ). | The session will be hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government and Sedibeng District Municipality. | "The public participation session follows Trade, Industry and Competition Ministe…
(2026-04-15). Living space and hinterland: The territorial architecture of Greater North America and its consequences for Our America. unitedworldint.com Critical minerals, pentagonal diplomacy, the Anglo-Saxon axis in the South Atlantic By Prof. Dr. Fernando Esteche "All the geography that matters north of the equator is ours. What lies south of the equator is your responsibility, in partnership with us and other Western nations." — Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, SOUTHCOM, Doral, Florida, March 30, …
(2026-04-15). Big realtors in New York City demand massive concessions from residential building workers. wsws.org Tens of thousands of residential building workers in the largest American city are prepared to strike against concessions.
(2026-04-15). Solar Power Threatens to Overwhelm Electricity Grid. wattsupwiththat.com Solar power is threatening to overwhelm the UK electricity grid this summer as gluts of supply create a risk of blackouts and leave households and businesses facing being asked to consume excess power. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-04-15). US forces kill 4 people in latest strike on vessels in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com The killings mark the fourth US deadly strike in the past four days on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
(2026-04-15). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Turkey fumes at 'fake' UK report: Was Erdogan 'misquoted' or West already aware of new Mid-East war. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-15). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). French Ministers to Vote on Orcas' Fate. indybay.org
(2026-04-15). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Sudan: the human cost of three years of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). New trial begins over football legend Maradona's death. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-15). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-15). Rome halts Israel Military Pact, amid calls to cut Ties. juancole.com
(2026-04-15). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Second ship breaks US' Hormuz siege: Trump's blockade unsuccessful Vs Iran & its allies? | China. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-15). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Health care in danger campaign by Bogota delegation wins Colombian prize. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). The deaf, dumb and blind cult still dazzled by the nastiest, most naked 'emperor' ever. nationofchange.org How mortifying: one crude, ham-fisted con artist, swelled by arrogance, ignorance, and stupidity, is all it took to topple this "naked" beacon of democracy. Figure even worse with a Putin in charge.
(2026-04-15). Dal gas libico al GNL texano: il lungo suicidio strategico dell'Italia. strategic-culture.su L'Italia ha progressivamente demolito i propri vantaggi energetici, prima contribuendo alla destabilizzazione della Libia, poi recidendo il canale russo e infine subendo il trauma di Hormuz. Il risultato è un Paese energeticamente più dipendente e politicamente più subordinato. | Segue nostro L'Italia ha un problema energetico che non nasce certo oggi, ma che in queste settimane sta esplodendo con una chiarezza quasi brutale. Mentre i pr…
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-14). Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) – No ships have made it past a U.S. naval blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas, and six merchant ships have followed orders to turn back, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, providing the first details on a day-old effort ordered by President Donald Trump after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran broke down.The U.S. military has said that the blockade, which started on Monday, would only apply to ships going to or from Iran, including all Iranian ports on the Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
(2026-04-14). JD Vance praises PM, Field Marshal. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance praised PM Shehbaz Sharif and CDF and COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in facilitating talks between the United States and Iran. | In an interview with Fox News, he described both leaders as exceptional hosts and commended their statesmanship in helping mediate discussions between the two countries. | He said, "I have to give a lot of credit to Field Marshal Asim Munir and Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif. Both were exceptional hosts and showed real statesmanship in helping mediate the conversation between us and the Iranians, two countries that have not had serious talks in…
(2026-04-14). PTI hopes for revival of talks with govt. tribune.com.pk 
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday expressed cautious optimism over the resumption of political dialogue, hoping that talks with the government could begin within the next one to one-and-a-half months, while stressing that meaningful progress hinges on internal reconciliation and access to the party's incarcerated founder. | Speaking to the media at Dahgal Naka on Adiala Road, Gohar said that while Pakistan's role in facilitating international peace efforts, particularly between Iran and the United States, was commendable, similar efforts were urgently needed within the country. | He said the aut…
(2026-04-14). PSX surges over 4,000 points on hopes of US-Iran talks resumption. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a distinctly bullish note as a renewed whisper of global calm set the tone for trading on Tuesday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged sharply in early hours, reflecting a wave of optimism among investors. At 9: 39am, the index was hovering around 164,322.07, with gains of 3,730.74 points or 2.32%. It was then trading at 164,782.58, advancing with 4,191.25 points, or 2.61% at 12: 34pm. | The rally follows growing expectations of a possible resumption of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, reviving hopes of de-escalation in a conflict that has shaken glo…
(2026-04-14). Double defeat for Vance as failed Iran talks and Orban's exit bruise US vice-president. scmp.com J.D. Vance had two jobs last week: get an Iran deal and keep Hungary's Viktor Orban in power. Neither happened for the US vice-president. | The 41-year-old Vance looked exhausted as he left Pakistan on Sunday after 21 hours that failed to produce an agreement with Tehran to end a war he had never wanted to begin with. | At a terse press conference in Islamabad, Vance delivered the "bad news" and took just three questions before getting on a plane for the long flight back home.
(2026-04-14). Van Hollen Says Ending Iran War Is "My Top Priority," Joining War Powers Push. truthout.org Six senators joined Democratic efforts in the Senate to introduce War Powers resolutions to end the U.S.'s war on Iran, the group announced on Monday, with one Democrat saying that ending the war is his "top priority" as talks between Iranian and U.S. officials falter. Democratic Senators Kirstin Gillibrand (New York), Mark Kelly (Arizona), Andy Kim (New Jersey), Jeff Merkley (Oregon)… |
(2026-04-14). Israeli envoy says the same with Lebanon after talks in US. al-monitor.com Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Iran-backed Hezbollah."We enjoyed it together. We had a wonderful exchange of over two hours," Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter told reporters following the talks."We discovered today that we're on the same side," he said, adding: "We are both united in liberating Lebanon from (an) occupation power dominated by Iran called Hezbollah."
(2026-04-14). Former US and Iranian Negotiators Discuss Trump's Failed Iran War Talks. truthout.org After the first round of ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan collapsed over the weekend, we speak to two former nuclear negotiators about prospects for ending the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, including what another nuclear deal might look like. Robert Malley, a U.S. negotiator for the 2015 nuclear deal (which President Trump withdrew from in his first term), says Trump's "mercurial" behavior… |
(2026-04-14). President urges proactive US-Iran engagement. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari has tasked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to remain proactively engaged with the United States and Iran to ensure the sustainability of the ongoing peace process between them. | Pakistan took centre stage when it brokered a 14-day ceasefire between the US and Iran on April 8, followed by high-stakes talks in Islamabad attended by senior delegations from the two countries. | Although the talks did not yield the desired results, the ceasefire remains intact, and there are reports that the warring countries may meet again in Islama…
(2026-04-14). Pakistan key to Iran-US talks, says Vali Nasr. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian-American academic and political scientist Vali Nasr says the ongoing war between Iran and the United States is not about military superiority but endurance, stressing that Pakistan has played a critical role in facilitating talks and de-escalating the situation. | Speaking on Express24/7's programme "Full Frame" with senior anchorperson Fahd Husain, Nasr laid out the anatomy of a crisis driven as much by timing as by power. "This is not about who has bigger bombs," he said. "It is about who has more endurance and pain tolerance." | At a moment when the Middle East stands on the brink of escalation, eve…
(2026-04-14). Trump risks war backlash from the heartland: American farmers. responsiblestatecraft.org The already fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to give way over the weekend, after talks in Islamabad collapsed and President Donald Trump
(2026-04-14). The Iran War and the Collapse of the Traditional Concept of Power! unitedworldint.com How did the war shift from the stage of "how to win it" to the stage of "how to get out of it"? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The talks held in Islamabad under Pakistan's mediation were, in fact, less a ceasefire negotiation and more of a probing process in which both sides gauged each …
(2026-04-14). The spike in diesel prices is quietly costing you billions. grist.org 
The first thing drivers probably check when they go to the gas station is the cost of gasoline — especially with prices surging. What they might not pay as much attention to is diesel. Perhaps they should. The price of that essential fuel has climbed even more quickly, and new data shows that it's blowing nearly as big a hole in the American economy. | When bombing began in the Middle East, Iran quickly closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. Prices immediately shot up, and, with the United States and Iran failing to negotiate a peace settlement over the weeken…
(2026-04-14). Italy halts renewal of military memorandum of understanding with Israel, prime minister says. haaretz.com The MoU reportedly includes the exchange of military equipment and cooperation on technological research. An Italian source told Haaretz that Italy halted military-level cooperation with Israel shortly after October 7, 2023, over Israel's war in Gaza…
(2026-04-14). Italy shifts away from Israel, US over Mideast war. al-monitor.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received a sharp rebuke from US President Donald Trump and suspended a defence agreement with Israel on Tuesday, signalling a shift in her foreign relations.The far-right prime minister was the only European leader to attend Trump's inauguration in 2025 and has sought to position herself as a bridge between Europe and his administration.While ties with Israel were already becoming strained over the Gaza war, the relationship with Washington has been increasingly tense since US-Israeli strikes on Iran set off the Middle East war.
(2026-04-14). Israeli attacks kill six in Gaza, including two children. newarab.com 
Israeli fire killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Four people, including a three-year-old boy, Yahya Al-Malahi, were killed in a strike that targeted a police vehicle in Gaza City, the Gaza Interior Ministry said. A police officer was among the dead, while nine bystanders were wounded, some critically, it said. | In the north of the e…
(2026-04-14). Israeli Strike Targeting Police Vehicle in Gaza City Kills Four, Including a Three-Year-Old Boy. news.antiwar.com An Israeli strike targeting a police vehicle in Gaza City on Tuesday killed at least four people, including a three-year-old boy, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. Photos from Gaza show the boy, Yahya al‚ÄëMalahi, being mourned by his father and other relatives at the a hospital in Gaza …
(2026-04-14). Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.
(2026-04-14). Facing a Tuesday deadline, Hamas still opposes Board of disarmament plan. haaretz.com A Board of Peace representative met with Hamas' chief negotiator to discuss phase two of Trump's Gaza plan, but sources tell Haaretz no breakthroughs were made. Hamas officials said without guarantees that Israel implements phase one of the cease-fire plan, disarmament is not on the table…
(2026-04-14). Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela Launches Permanent Labor Dialogue to Reach National Consensus. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, declared the activation of a permanent labor dialogue session "until the country reaches the consensus it needs" during the installation of the National Dialogue Table for Labor and Social Consensus. | "Let us move forward together without partisan or political positions but in defense of Venezuela," Acting President Rodríguez stated, calling for agreements that benefit all sectors and emerge directly from workers and social actors rather than from government offices. | Rodríguez emphasized that her main concern during what she described as the economic ag…
(2026-04-14). Commemorating April 13, 2002, When Venezuela's Masses Restored Hugo Chávez to the Presidency. orinocotribune.com In Caracas, on Monday, citizens mounted a commemoration of the 24-year anniversary of the restoration of Constitutional President Hugo Chávez to his office after US imperialism, in collaboration with right-wing sectors within Venezuela, had carried out a coup d'état 48 hours earlier. | Leaders of Venezuela's United Socialist Party (PSUV), including the party's secretary general, Diosdado Cabello, participated in the demonstration commemorating the historic events that culminated in President Chavez's triumphant return to Miraflores Palace on April 13, 2002. | The march set off from various points in the capital,…
(2026-04-14). Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz would run counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a full and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means remains the fundamental way to resolve the crisis.
(2026-04-14). Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: The next phase in the Iran war. wsws.org The blockade is an act of war and an act of international piracy. The World Socialist Web Site condemns this criminal action, directed against Iran and against the working class of the entire world.
(2026-04-14). Why Indonesia's Prabowo is in Russia — and what he needs from Putin. scmp.com With millions of Indonesians at risk of being pushed into poverty amid a deepening global energy crisis, President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Moscow this week seeking something straightforward but increasingly scarce: cheap oil. | Prabowo's trip, which got under way on Monday, comes at a moment of acute regional anxiety. Global oil prices have skyrocketed since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran more than six weeks ago amid the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-14). MAGA Regime's Call For War Crimes Accelerates Military Dissent. popularresistance.org April 12 — U.S. bombs and rockets stopped hitting Iran for the last five days after the White House's threat to erase Iranian civilization was put on hold for a quick U.S. retreat. But by April 12 the new U.S. plan to block the Strait of Hormuz put war back on Washington's agenda. | The last week exposed the contradictions on many levels in the imperialist part of the world: between the U.S. and its NATO allies; between the MAGA forces and other sectors of the U.S. ruling class, including its Democratic Party rivals; between the MAGA political summits and the U.S. Armed Forces.
(2026-04-14). Netanyahu government brutally represses opposition to wars against Iran and Lebanon. wsws.org These authoritarian measures are the domestic requirement for pursuing a Greater Israel policy, as part of US imperialism's broader political and military agenda to reorganise and control the resource-rich Middle East in preparation for wider wars against China and Russia.
(2026-04-14). Most Israelis disapprove of handling of Iran war, survey shows. haaretz.com The survey, conducted after the Iran cease-fire began, shows low approval of the government's war management — 38% among Jewish Israelis and 10% among Arabs — alongside a sharp divide on its impact: about half of Jews say security improved, while most Arabs say it worsened…
(2026-04-14). How much has the US-Israel war on Iran cost so far. newarab.com 
The US-Israel war on Iran is increasingly being measured in economic terms, with starkly different estimates from Tehran and Tel Aviv highlighting the scale and uncertainty of the conflict's financial toll. | Iran says the
(2026-04-14). Trump's War on Iran Risks Plunging World Into Global Recession, IMF Says. truthout.org A new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the U.S.-Israeli joint war on Iran has stalled economic momentum for this year, and, if the war lasts for several months, has the potential to cause a global recession. The report, published on Tuesday, blamed disrupted supply chains, primarily for oil, for its changes in projections compared to a previous report issued in… |
(2026-04-14). Kuwait Has Detained American Journalist Who Shared US Warplane Crash for 6 Weeks. truthout.org Advocates are calling for the release of well-known American-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin from detention in Kuwait, where he has been detained for over a month after sharing content related to the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran. Shihab-Eldin was arrested by Kuwaiti authorities on March 3. The journalist, who has millions of followers across his social media platforms and has worked… |
(2026-04-14). The Iran war, oil and the crisis of American imperialism. wsws.org The US war on Iran will be remembered as a turning point in the decline of American imperialism, exposing in concentrated form Washington's diminishing ability to impose its will on the Persian Gulf and the global capitalist system.
(2026-04-14). Stunned Frenchman wins US$1 million Picasso with US$117 raffle ticket. scmp.com A Parisian man could not believe his luck on Tuesday when he found out he had won a Pablo Picasso painting worth US$1 million with a US$117 raffle ticket. | "How do I check that it's not a hoax?" said Ari Hodara, 58, after organisers called him following the draw at Christie's auction house in the French capital.
(2026-04-14). IMF slashes Mideast outlook by nearly 3 points as Iran war hits economies. al-monitor.com The International Monetary Fund cut gross domestic product forecasts for the Middle East and North Africa, with the fallout from the conflict exposing stark divergences between the region's energy exporters and importers.
(2026-04-14). Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops. scheerpost.com US soldiers have a rich history of questioning the wars they're told to wage abroad. Sam Carliner for Truthout As President Donald Trump increasingly uses the U.S. military to carry out his agenda through brute force, organizations that provide counseling services for U.S. servicemembers are reporting growing numbers of calls. These calls have further spiked …
(2026-04-14). Gunman at Turkey high school wounds 16 before killing himself. scmp.com A former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, before killing himself, an official said. | The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly inside a vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province. He later killed himself with the same shotgun after being "cornered by police", Governor Hasan Sildak said.
(2026-04-14). Hungary: Which way forward after Orban's electoral defeat? wsws.org The fact that only a conservative, an authoritarian and a fascist party are represented in parliament shows just how right-wing Hungarian politics is after Orban's defeat.
(2026-04-14). Guatemala revokes arrest warrants for Colombia's chief prosecutor and former defense minister. colombiareports.com Guatemala's Supreme Court revoked international arrest warrants for Colombia's chief prosecutor and the country's former defense minister. In a ruling, the top court said that the Guatemalan Prosecutor General's Office abused its powers when it issued the international warrant for the arrest of Colombian Prosecutor General Luz Adriana Camargo and former Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez. …
(2026-04-14). Leader Matt Canavan's latest citizenship thought bubble. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-14). Debate over new amendments to the military service law in Germany: "The threat is not outside, but within our country" unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by United World International 13 Min Read April 14, 2026 By Can àáakƒ±r, from Germany Germany continues to debate over "mandatory military service". But there is something new: requirement for men aged 17—45 to obtain permission for trips abroad lasting longer than three months. According to the law that came into effect on …
(2026-04-14). Indonesia, US sign 'major' defence cooperation agreement. aljazeera.com Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
(2026-04-14). Smotrich takes Holocaust weaponization too far even for government. haaretz.com It wasn't surprising that the Israeli finance minister made political use of Holocaust memory in an attack on Germany's chancellor, Friedrich Merz. What stood out was who came to Merz's defense…
(2026-04-14). New York City unveils its first rest stop for delivery workers. grist.org 
The day's forecast called for high winds, but around midday in downtown Manhattan, it felt like a perfect spring day. The sun shone high in the sky last Tuesday as people gathered on the sidewalk around the corner from City Hall. Municipal employees mingled about, chatting excitedly. The cause for celebration wasn't the weather — but a sleek, modernist-looking shed on the sidewalk where there had once stood a vacant newsstand. | The structure may not have looked like much, but it had been years in the making. Since 2021, Los Deliveristas Unidos — a union of app-based delivery workers — have b…
(2026-04-14). Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act on Ongoing Atrocities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People pass through a destroyed section of Omdurman, Sudan on May 25, 2025. | © 2025 Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images | (Berlin) — Leaders meeting in Berlin on April 15, 2026, the three-year mark of ongoing conflict in Sudan, should commit to concrete, time-bound measures to protect civilians and to hold those responsible for serious international crimes to account, Human Rights Watch said today.Germany, the African Union, France, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States will meet in Berlin to address the conflict between the Sudane…
(2026-04-14). Black Camp Offers Survival, Restoration, And Community Amid 2026 Chaos. newsone.com 
Source: Black Camp / blackcampaignschool.org | Black organizers and communities are no strangers to extremists and dealing with hostile state and federal governments. And Trump's latest Mad King impression has 2026 feeling less and less like a so-called democracy and more like a dystopian nightmare. | Even as institutions are fracturing and people are exhausted, people like veteran political strategist and organizer Jessica Byrd are building space for visioning new possibilities. In its second year, Black Camp provides a third space for people who are trying to do more than just survive the Trump apocalypse.
(2026-04-14). Not a Ceasefire—A Reset: The Quiet Expansion of Palestinian Incarceration. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff While global attention drifts, the machinery of occupation does not slow—it tightens. Arrests replace releases. Silence replaces scrutiny. And behind it all, a system of incarceration continues to expand, largely out of view. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa sits down with scholar-activist Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi to expose what …
(2026-04-14). Family seeks answers after South Jersey woman found dead in Zanzibar. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The death of a South Jersey woman is drawing international attention as her family searches for answers about what happened in the Zanzibar region of Tanzania. | Ashly Robinson's parents spoke to Action News from Delaware. They say they have not received clear information from officials in Tanzania or from her fiancé about what happened to her. | "My daughter Ashly, she's no longer here with us, and we're trying to find out why," said her mother, Yolanda Denise Endres…
(2026-04-14). May Day Strong Movement Maps Plans At Nationwide Meeting. popularresistance.org With a month to go before mass marches and boycotts are planned nationwide, the May Day Strong movement for "No Work, No School, No Shopping" is accelerating. | Hundreds of organizations from coast to coast, including both big teachers unions—the Teachers/AFT and the National Education Association, the nation's largest union—signed up with the Labor for Democracy coalition. | So have National Nurses United (NNU), locals from AFSCME and the Communications Workers, Starbucks Workers United, Jobs With Justice, and United Service Workers West/SEIU. It represents custodians, building engineers, and securit…
(2026-04-14). What we can learn from the playbook that defeated Orbán. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-04-14). The political underpinnings of Iran's military strategy. mronline.org 
For the second time in less than a year, a ceasefire has been called on a genocide being carried out by imperialism.
(2026-04-14). After massive no vote, UAW extends Nexteer contract behind backs of rank and file. wsws.org United Auto Workers officials in Saginaw, Michigan, have kept 1,300 Nexteer Automotive workers on the job nearly two weeks after they rejected a UAW-backed contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-14). Trump's son Eric to join father's state visit to China. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's son Eric Trump and his wife, Lara, will accompany the president on his trip next month to China, a spokeswoman for the family organisation said on Tuesday. | Two sources earlier said members of Trump's family, including Eric, were ‚Äåconsidering joining Trump on his highly anticipated May 14-15 visit, potentially to contribute to US-China business relations. | The spokeswoman said that Eric, who manages his father's business empire, would go in a personal capacity.
(2026-04-14). Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Model Has Collapsed. portside.org Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Model Has Collapsed |
(2026-04-14). Milwaukee, April 16, 2026: Teach-in on AB446 New IHRA Anti-Semitism Law in WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
You are invited to a teach-in on Thursday, April 16 about new Wisconsin law Act 143 (AB446) which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-semitism, a definition which includes criticisms of Israel in its examples. Understandably, there is a lot of anger, and maybe some fear, circulating among the Palestinian community and our allies …
(2026-04-14). Michael Jackson's Hometown Welcomes Film Screening Before World. capitalbnews.org 
GARY, Indiana — After months of work, West Side Leadership Academy became the site of something rare: a movie premiere that felt like a homecoming. Monday night brought an exclusive early look at Michael, the upcoming biopic tracing Michael Jackson's rise, with a focus on his roots in Gary. In attendance were Michael's brothers Jackie …
(2026-04-14). Israel-Lebanon talks begin; Sources: Netanyahu using talks to buy time against Hezbollah. haaretz.com The prime minister may be using the talks to buy time for Israel's fight against Hezbollah, while gesturing goodwill to the Trump administration, sources told Haaretz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: 'This is a historic opportunity' for Lebanese and Israelis…
(2026-04-14). Navy Turns Around Ships Trying To Run Blockade Of Iran (Updated). twz.com 
A day into
(2026-04-14). With strike deadline approaching, Los Angeles officials and unions move to block walkout of 80,000 school workers. wsws.org With hours to go before a potential strike by 80,000 Los Angeles school workers, negotiations between SEIU Local 99 and the Los Angeles Unified School District are continuing under intense pressure from city and political officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, who is reportedly directly involved in talks tonight.
(2026-04-14). Virginia Public Workers Make Headway On Bargaining Rights. popularresistance.org After a years-long campaign by unions, Virginia's General Assembly passed legislation to extend collective bargaining rights to nearly half a million state, county, and municipal government employees. | Union recognition has been denied Virginia's public employees since 1946 when the state legislature passed a joint resolution against public sector bargaining to defeat a Black hospital workers' organizing drive at the University of Virginia. A 1977 state Supreme Court ruling affirmed the ban, which was later codified by legislation in 1993.
(2026-04-14). Trump's DOJ Accuses DOJ Prosecutors Under Biden Of 'Weaponizing' Lawfare Against Anti-Abortion Activists. newsone.com 
Source: J. David Ake / Getty | Trump supporters across the country might find it comforting to know that, while President Donald Trump's deeply unpopular In fact, the same DOJ that fired several seasoned prosecutors for refusing to tak…
(2026-04-14). FM Wang urges renewed effort to preserve Middle East ceasefire. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the ceasefire in the Middle East remains highly fragile and that the region is at a critical turning point, urging all sides to prevent a renewed outbreak of fighting and sustain the hard-won truce.
(2026-04-14). People Are Seeing Trump's 'DoorDash Grandma' PR Stunt For The Grift It Is. Here's Why. newsone.com 
Source: Win McNamee / Getty | After President Donald Trump
(2026-04-14). Driving inclusive growth through local economic development. sanews.gov.za Driving inclusive growth through local economic development | By William Baloyi | "Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all." As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action. ⚪ It challenges governments to act with urgency and purpose to grow the economy, advance social justice, protect the environment, and strengthen governance – all at the same time. At the centre of this effort lies the need to unlock the full potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through coherent policy, efficie…
(2026-04-14). Spain's Bangladeshi community cheers migrant amnesty programme. aljazeera.com Crowds from the Bangladeshi community in Barcelona celebrated the approval of a mass amnesty programme.
(2026-04-14). Greek police accused of using migrant 'mercenaries' in pushbacks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks. newarab.com 
The war in the In its semiannual Global Financial Stability Report, the
(2026-04-14). Indaba places effective disaster management under the spotlight. sanews.gov.za Indaba places effective disaster management under the spotlight | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa emphasised on Tuesday that adopting prevention-oriented, proactive strategies is essential for disaster management. ⚪ "By prioritising risk assessment, mitigation efforts, and community preparedness, we can significantly reduce the potential impact of disasters before they strike," the Minister said. ⚪ Addressing the National Disaster Management Strategic Indaba at Emperors Palace in Boksburg, Johannesburg, Hlabisa said the growing intensity and frequency of disasters in…
(2026-04-14). Spanish premier gives a speech at Beijing's Tsinghua University. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, April 13, 2026.
(2026-04-14). EXPOSED: How Viktor Orbán Bankrolled the Network Around Reform UK. bylinetimes.com 
James Orr, Head of Policy for Reform UK, occupies key roles across a cluster of organisations that have received substantial funding from Viktor Orbán's government — a network whose reach into British conservatism is now thrown into sharp relief by the Hungarian Prime Minister's defeat at the polls on Sunday. | Orr is a trustee of the Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation (RSLF), which the Good Law Project has revealed receives most of its funding from Orbán's Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) think tank. | The RSLF received more than £512,500 from MCC since 2023 — more than 90% of its total funding…
(2026-04-14). Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales. aljazeera.com Police in New York arrested around 100 anti-war protesters during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms for Israel.
(2026-04-14). Advancing skills development to meet 4IR demands. sanews.gov.za Advancing skills development to meet 4IR demands | Government has established a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and a Centre of Specialisation in Mpumalanga for artisan training as part of efforts to cultivate a capable, skilled and competitive South Africa. ⚪ "These centres connect education with industry, empower young people with forward-looking skills, and position Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a driver of economic growth and social transformation," Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, said. ⚪ He made these remarks on Tues…
(2026-04-14). Israel-Lebanon Talks Held Without Hezbollah, and Without Ceasefire, in DC. news.antiwar.com Direct, face-to-face talks were held today between Israeli and Lebanese Ambassadors. The talks are historic, at least in the sense that direct talks between the two nations are exceedingly rare, but little was expected of them, and even less seems to have come out of them. The talks were held in Washington D.C. and conspicuously …
(2026-04-14). Iran's Fear of Kurdish Opposition and the Potential of an Internal Uprising. fairobserver.com The events taking place along and across Iran's western border point to something deeper than conventional security concerns. Iran's pressure on Kurdish opposition groups, both inside Iraq and within its borders, reflects a central fear within the Islamic Republic: that organized Kurdish political forces could become the catalyst for a broader internal uprising capable of…
(2026-04-14). China ready to further play constructive role for peace in Gulf region: Premier Li. ecns.cn Noting that China and the UAE are comprehensive strategic partners, Li said that the two countries have a profound traditional friendship and have long supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests.
(2026-04-14). Did Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity need to register as a lobbyist? Her work for a defense contractor raises questions. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Before taking office as Pennsylvania treasurer in January 2021, As vice president of government affairs and industry liai…
(2026-04-14). "The agencies have been pummeled down" : A conversation with Dorit Reiss on the state of American public health. wsws.org Under assault by Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, his Secretary of Health and Human Services, the public health infrastructure of the United States is being destroyed.
(2026-04-14). Serbia and Israel to jointly manufacture combat drones, Serbian president says. haaretz.com 'We will be doing it together, it will be half-and-half,' Serbian President Aleksandar ‚ÄåVuƒçiƒá said about the joint weapons venture with Israel. 'We will have the best drones in this part of the world'…
(2026-04-14). Free SIMS, data for Hajj pilgrims. tribune.com.pk 
The government announced on Tuesday that 2026 Hajj pilgrims would be provided free local SIM cards, along with call and internet packages, for use during their stay in Saudi Arabia. | Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony spokesperson Umer Butt, told The Express Tribune that under the arrangement, pilgrims would receive free connectivity services to help them stay in touch throughout the pilgrimage period. | Those travelling under the long package of 40 days would be given 600 local and international minutes along with 40GB of internet data, while those under the short package would receive 300…
(2026-04-14). Louisiana Might Eliminate This Black Elected Official's Job Before He Can Start It. capitalbnews.org 
Five months after Calvin Duncan secured 68% of the vote to become the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court clerk, Louisiana Republicans want to abolish the office before he can be sworn in on May 4. This clash over a Louisiana election stretches beyond just one man's job, as battles over who gets a voice in …
(2026-04-14). Bombs and Porn Are Bad Reasons To Build More Data Centers. portside.org Bombs and Porn Are Bad Reasons To Build More Data Centers |
(2026-04-14). Lebanon, Israel begin first direct talks in more than 30 years under US mediation. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanon and Israel began the first round of direct diplomatic talks in more than 30 years on Tuesday under US mediation as Israel continues to pursue an offensive in southern Lebanon that it says targets Hezbollah. | Lebanese ambassador to the US, Nada Hamadeh, and Israeli ambassador Yechiel Leiter, represented their countries during the meeting at the State Department. | Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also doubles as US President Donald Trump's national security adviser, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Counsellor Michael Needham and US envoy to the UN Mike Waltz represented the Trump administration…
(2026-04-14). SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting. sanews.gov.za SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting | South Africa and Germany have agreed to upgrade their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, marking a major outcome of the 12th German-South African Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting held in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. | In a joint press statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the two countries said the move will intensify high-level dialogue on strategic issues, including peace and security, multilateral cooperation and democratic resilience. | "Germany and South Africa will u…
(2026-04-14). Peru Election: ONPE Reports 46.7% of Votes Counted, Keiko Fujimori Leading + Fraud Claims. orinocotribune.com Initial results from Peru's 2026 general elections—held to determine the president for the 2026—2031 term—have been released by Peru's National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE). | With 46.7% of official results processed, a total of 43,355 tally sheets have been counted out of 92,766, according to the latest update as of April 13, 2026, at 02: 47 a.m. | The Special Election Jury (JEE) has so far received 0.07% of the tally sheets, while 53.2%—equivalent to 49,346 records—remain pending as the official vote count continues. | Early standings
| With nearly half of the ballots…
(2026-04-14). China's Xi puts forward 4-point proposal on promoting Middle East peace, stability. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal to promote peace and stability in the Middle East during a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing. | Xi called for adherence to the principle of peaceful coexistence, stressing the need to build a "common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable" security architecture for the Middle East and the Gulf region. | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the need for China and Spain to strengthen cooperation in fields including trade, new energy and intelligent economy, and to encourage exchanges…
(2026-04-14). Israel, Lebanon agree to launch direct talks after rare US-facilitated meeting. scmp.com Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors held rare face-to-face talks, facilitated by Washington, on Tuesday, with all sides agreeing to launch "direct negotiations at a mutually agreed time and venue". | "Israel expressed its commitment to engage in direct negotiations to resolve all outstanding issues and achieve a durable peace that will strengthen security, stability and prosperity in the region," as per a readout issued by the US State Department.
(2026-04-14). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-14). The myth of the "creative class" mronline.org 
The idea of the "creative worker" disguises the fact that all workers are creative-and promotes self-exploitation.
(2026-04-14). UK knew Nato expansion could lead to war with Russia. strategic-culture.su By Mark CURTIS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Britain's Ministry of Defence prepared for war with Russia after expanding Nato [m…
(2026-04-14). YOU Inc: How the organization got started! mediasanctuary.org Part 2 of conversation with co-founders Angela & Elroy Tatem…Hear how the organization got started and the passion and heart that Angela and Elroy bring to their work. | Produced by Marsha Lazarus…
(2026-04-14). Xi's pioneering heritage steps still resonate. ecns.cn Over four decades ago in Zhengding, a county in Hebei province better known for cultural heritage than economic dynamism, Xi Jinping, at the start of his political career, pursued a set of priorities that were outside the conventional playbook of economic development.
(2026-04-14). Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an end to US military support for its ally. | Demonstrators included anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, which said around 90 people were detained. | Among those detained was whistleblower Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier and WikiLeaks source. | The New York City Police Department said there were "multiple" arrests but did not provide a number. | Clips ‚Å from the protests s…
(2026-04-14). Get Money Out of Politics. scheerpost.com Brandon Novick for CEPR Individuals and corporations alike can spend infinite sums of money to influence elections and push candidates that will support and — at the very least — not oppose their interests. The Supreme Court protected such unlimited spending in its Buckley v. Valeo (1976) decision by classifying independent expenditures — which support or oppose a clearly …
(2026-04-14). Within the Frame with Robert Cooper. mediasanctuary.org Robert Cooper discusses his motivation to pursue journalism and later photography as a way to fill the representational gap, and how that motivation continues to inform his work today as a duty to himself and his communities. Cooper brings an insightful perspective in capturing identity and culture in both stillness and in movement. A focused conversation within a broader dialogue on media and identity, reported by Niyani Holt. (Robert's cover photo: credit to Natasha Samuels)…
(2026-04-14). Auckland Council committee votes to review illegal Israeli settlement policies. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The planning and policy committee of New Zealand's largest city today voted decisively to review its procurement policies to ensure it is in step with the UN Human Rights Council which has listed companies complicit with illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestine Territory. Auckland Council is the local body governing a…
(2026-04-14). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-14). Is Plug-In Solar Worth It? wattsupwiththat.com In short, is it worth spending £1000 to save maybe £100, given all of the hassle involved and the fact that few people have that sort of money lying around?
(2026-04-14). Demands rising to push Trump out, but advocates split on how. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Congress returns to Washington with a crowded and controversial agenda, including more anti-Iran war resolutions and more dollars for Donald Trump's violent and vicious ICE agents. But now there's a new element in the mix: Rising demands, from the public, progressive lawmakers, and even a few right-wing voices, that President Trump be pushed from the …
(2026-04-14). Canada's Carney secures majority government with special election wins. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney returns to Parliament on Tuesday with more power after he secured a majority government by sweeping three special elections. | Carney's Liberals now have 174 of the 343 seats in the House of Commons and won't need support from opposition parties to pass legislation after winning three districts that became vacant after last year's election.
(2026-04-14). Hong Kong must go beyond its intermediary role to become a global anchor. scmp.com The world is undergoing a transformation of historic proportions. Geopolitical rivalry, economic restructuring and technological acceleration are converging to reshape the global order. These changes transcend the logic of any single nation, industry or moment in time, exerting profound influence on international politics, geoeconomics, industrial structures, capital flows and investment strategies. | For Hong Kong, this "great change unseen in a century" is not an abstraction. It is a pressing…
(2026-04-14). Italy's Meloni Halts Renewal of Military MoU With Israel. news.antiwar.com Italian ‚ÄåPrime Minister Giorgia ‚ÄåMeloni said on Tuesday that her government has halted the automatic renewal of a military Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel, as Italy has become increasingly critical of Israel's wars and killing of civilians. "In light of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the …
(2026-04-14). Why Pakistan is looking to Saudi Arabia, China for UAE repayment. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam. aljazeera.com Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.
(2026-04-14). Senate panel flags drug production in Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-14). Gulf states weigh UN complaint against Iraq over militia attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Launch US Speaking Tour. popularresistance.org "We demand an official apology and compensation from the United States." More than 80 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, much of the world has yet to hear about the more than 70,000 Korean victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings. The Korean survivors of the nuclear holocaust have not disappeared from history, nor have they remained silent. From April 21 to May 3, 2026, survivors from South Korea will embark on a nationwide speaking tour across major U.S. cities, culminating in the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) at the United Nations Headquarters in New Yor…
(2026-04-14). Pirates of the W-Ar-abian: Adrift in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-04-14). Proposed Railroad Mega-Merger To Put Corporate Profits Over People. popularresistance.org In recent decades, the railroad industry has consolidated from more than 40 Class One Rail carriers to only six with disastrous results for the rail workers and the public. Despite a 1990's moratorium on mergers, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are applying for a new merger, the first one to be transcontinental. Workers, passengers, farmers, and other industries are joining forces to stop this merger. Clearing the FOG speaks with Ron Kamikow, a co-founder of Railroad Workers United, about the state of our rail system, the impact of the potential merger and the campaign against it. Kamikow says the UP-NS merger…
(2026-04-14). Congressional candidate Chris Rabb talks labor organizing and American workers' future. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—Candidate for Pennsylvania's Third Congressional District, Chris Rabb, secures major endorsements from key progressive organizations. Late last month, Justice Democrats and Working Families Party (WFP) gave Rabb the nod, adding to his impressive list of supporting organizations, which already includes OnePA, Reclaim Philadelphia, Sunrise Movement, the Philly chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), …
(2026-04-14). New trial over football great Maradona's death begins in Argentina. aljazeera.com The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
(2026-04-14). Petition filed against appointment of Netanyahu aide who lied in IDF probe to lead Mossad. haaretz.com The petitioner was only 17 when he was jailed for spreading classified material, even though the leaking of the information to the minor was authorized by the newly-appointed Mossad chief, Roman Gofman, as part of an online influence operation…
(2026-04-14). Dem Leaders Aren't Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Trump Domestic Spying Powers. theintercept.com 
The House of Representatives is set to vote Wednesday on renewing a spy power that grants the Trump administration warrantless access to thousands of Americans' communications. | While uniting against President Donald Trump on many fronts, Democrats are split on what to do over the domestic spying power — and the party's leadership isn't giving much guidance, according to a congressional notice obtained by The Intercept. | Clark gave straight up-or-down recommendations on many other pieces of legislation, but not the spying law. | In the notice laying out leadership's advice on bills up for a vote this w…
(2026-04-14). Art exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library Asks visitors to Imagine a World Without Prisons. scheerpost.com "The Warehouse," a collaboration between artist Vic Liu and abolitionist organizer Mariame Kaba, builds an environment where visitors can see and feel through the possible answers Alexandra Martinez for Prism Inside Brooklyn Public Library's Bedford branch, one of the New York City borough's oldest civic spaces, a new exhibition is asking visitors, what would the …
(2026-04-14). Prosecutors criticize not receiving Shin Bet opinion barring Netanyahu trial testimony. haaretz.com Amid media reports that the Shin Bet cited security concerns that prevent the Israeli prime minister from testifying in his trial, the prosecution has requested to receive the document, while criticizing the submission process it went through…
(2026-04-14). Starving the Beast through War. fpif.org Ronald Reagan's budget director, David Stockman, spoke candidly years ago about why Republicans like tax cuts so much. In his 1986 book, The Triumph of Politics: Why the Reagan Revolution Failed, he confided that tax cuts served the purpose of creating budget deficits that could then be used to justify spending cuts on government programs. Typically, administrations only cut spending for a program if it's no longer necessary, and the resultant surplus may then be used as a tax cut to stimulate the economy. However, Stockman turned this on its head by using the tax cuts to create a budgetary crisis that would then…
(2026-04-14). Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme. aljazeera.com Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.
(2026-04-14). Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron, Neymar for Champions League comeback. aljazeera.com Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.
(2026-04-14). Multidimensional poverty in Colombia drops 1.6 points to 9.9%. colombiareports.com Colombia's multidimensional poverty rate dropped 1.6 point to 9.9% last year, according to statistics agency DANE. Last year's decline in poverty continued a seven-year downward trend that was briefly interrupted in 2020 as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The multidimensional poverty rate, which also measures access to education and available infrastructure, had been reduced …
(2026-04-14). Tomgram: Douglas H. White, 250 Years of American Racism, Up Close and Personal. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Just keep in mind, as a start, that the administration of Donald Trump has been attempting to restrict immigration to this country almost exclusively to — yes, of course! — White South Africans. In fact, between the end …
(2026-04-14). Hundreds missing after Rohingya refugee boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UN. aljazeera.com The UN and International Organization for Migration said about 250 people, including children, are feared missing.
(2026-04-14). Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato reunite publicly for first time in nearly a decade. tribune.com.pk 
Singer Selena Gomez made a special appearance at Demi Lovato's It's Not That Deep tour in Florida on Monday, marking nearly a decade since the former Disney stars were last seen together. | Selena Gomez shows love to Demi Lovato via Instagram Stories: | "I am in tears. Demi – this was hands down one of the best shows. Oh and the VOCALS? Psh *blown away*" pic.twitter.com/CIVrDOqdyM | — Selena Gomez News (@SELENAT0RSARMY) April 14, 2026 | Gomez took to her Instagram story to share photos from the concert, writing, "I am in tears. This was hands down one of the best shows. Oh, and the vocals? Psh blown away…
(2026-04-14). One Israeli Soldier Killed, 13 Wounded Overnight in South Lebanon Fighting. news.antiwar.com Heavy fighting continued to rage in southern Lebanon overnight, and the Israeli command reported they'd sustained a number of casualties, with one soldier was killed and three wounded during a battle when their Humvee flipped over. The slain soldier was identified as Master Sgt. Ayal Bianco of the Barak Armored Brigade. The wounded soldiers were …
(2026-04-14). China and Cuba's solar revolution: solidarity in practice. mronline.org 
CARLOS MARTINEZ reports on China's role in helping Cuba develop self-sufficiency in renewable energy, which would shield it from the sort of pain Donald Trump is inflicting with his oil blockade.
(2026-04-14). The U.S. Is Still Routinely Killing Civilians in Boats. theintercept.com 
The Trump administration is ramping up its boat strike campaign, conducting three strikes in the space of three days. The U.S. has now conducted 50 strikes in its campaign of targeting civilian vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. The death toll now On April 11, the U.S. conducted attacks on two boats in the Pacific Ocean, killing two people in the first strike and leaving one shipwrecked. The search for that survivor has been abandoned and that person is presumed dead. Three people were…
(2026-04-14). What Drives or Delays Sustainable Energy Technology Adoption in ASEAN. unitedworldint.com ASEAN's challenge is not so much to introduce additional clean hardware, but to create the enabling environments—legal, financial, social, and regional. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Transition to sustainable energy technologies is not just a technical matter for ASEAN countries—it is a political, structural, and economic reorientation of development itself. From solar photovoltaics to premium biofuels, …
(2026-04-14). Kazakh sovereign fund issues Central Asia's first panda bond in 'milestone' sale. scmp.com A leading sovereign wealth fund from Central Asia has cast a vote of confidence in Chinese debt and the country's currency by becoming the first institution from the region to sell yuan-denominated debt, known as panda bonds, in China's onshore market. | The decision by Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna, to sell 3 billion yuan (US$440 million) in China's interbank market comes as global investors are looking for safe havens amid geopolitical uncertainties such as the Iran war.
(2026-04-14). Over 2 hours daily load shedding imposed. tribune.com.pk 
The Power Division said on Tuesday that due to rising electricity demand during peak hours, electricity will be suspended for around 2.25 hours daily between 5pm and 1am countrywide under its "peak relief strategy". | However, K-Electric and the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco) will be excluded from the load shedding plan. | "The purpose of this load management is to reduce the use of expensive fuel and prevent a rise in electricity prices," the Power Division spokesperson said in a statement. | "This step can prevent an increase of approximately Rs3 per unit." | The statement further said that distri…
(2026-04-14). "World Should be Optim ≠istic About Our Fossil Fuel Future" (Bradley op-ed in Houston Chronicle). wattsupwiththat.com Con ≠sumer-chosen, tax ≠pay ≠er-neut ≠ral energy is the oppor ≠tun ≠ity cost of the Green New Deal. Global luke ≠warming is more the real ≠ity than a run ≠away green ≠house-gas effect. Adapt ≠a ≠tion, with the aid of fossil fuels, is the policy pre ≠scrip ≠tion. Such middle ground can allow cooler heads to pre ≠vail in a future filled with optim ≠ism.
(2026-04-14). Democrats And Anti-War Activists Disrupt DNC Spring Meeting. popularresistance.org New Orleans, LA — The Democratic National Committee met in New Orleans this week at the Hilton Riverside for their annual spring meeting. The conference rang in its second day on April 10, and blue leaders went red in the face when members confronted them on Palestine. | The spring meeting is a strategy session and networking opportunity for candidates and other members. It gives members a chance to lobby for cities to hold the 2028 Democratic National Convention. But the rising opposition to Israel drove the agenda. Several nonbinding anti-war resolutions were on the docket, although none passed.