presstv.co.uk (2026-04-16). Hezbollah confirms ceasefire in war with Israel to take effect at midnight
A Lebanese parliamentarian from the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc says Iran's ambassador in Beirut has informed Lebanese officials that a ceasefire will begin Thursday night, describing the agreement as the result of Iranian diplomatic efforts.
middleeastmonitor.com (2026-04-17). Israeli strike kills 8, injures dozens in southern Lebanon after ceasefire announcement
Eight people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, minutes after US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Beirut and Tel Aviv, Lebanese media reported, Anadolu reports.
theguardian.com (2026-04-17). Israel escalates attacks on medics in Lebanon with deadly 'quadruple tap' The rescue mission on Wednesday afternoon had turned into a nightmare as Israel carried out three consecutive strikes on three sets of ambulances and medical workers.
(2026-04-16). Amid Hormuz crisis, US to pull plug on Iran, Russia oil sanctions waiver? Trump aide ends suspense. hindustantimes.com The United States has signaled a firm stance on sanctions and energy policy amid rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran, China, and Russia. Responding to questions on possible sanctions relief, Scott Bessent made it clear that there will be no renewal of general licenses for Iranian or Russian oil exports, tightening pressure on both nations. Officials revealed that China had been purchasing over 90% of Iran's oil exports, accounting for a significant portion of its energy needs. However, due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a pause in Chinese buying is expected. The U.S. Treasury has also warned Chinese…
(2026-04-16). Defense Secretary Uses Bible Story to Bash "Trump-Hating" Press. truthout.org In comments to reporters on Thursday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used a religious parable to criticize the media — the latest in a series of many religious statements he's made since the start of the U.S.'s war on Iran. During his remarks, Hegseth recounted his pastor's sermon at his church this past weekend. The pastor, Hegseth said, discussed the story of Jesus Christ healing a man… |
(2026-04-16). Headlines for April 16, 2026. democracynow.org Senate Narrowly Rejects Resolutions to Halt Iran War and Arms Sales to Israel, Iran Warns It Will Blockade the Sea of Oman and Red Sea Unless U.S. Ends Its Naval Blockade, Israel Continues Deadly Strikes on Lebanon Even as Diplomats Hold First Direct Talks in Decades, Palestinians Hold Funeral Procession for Five Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza City, Pentagon Announces Fifth Deadly Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in a Week, Democrats File Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, The Guardian: Top Oil and Gas Companies Made $30M Per Hour in Windfall Profits from Iran War, Nine Killed as Turkey…
(2026-04-16). Israel May Be Preparing to Permanently Reoccupy Southern Lebanon. truthout.org On April 16, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, set to begin later that day. Although Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed this announcement, it is unlikely to put a stop to Israel's expanding occupation of south Lebanon. In the hours before the announcement, Israel continued to bomb Lebanon's south, bombing a school as well as… |
(2026-04-16). US Carries Out Fifth Boat Strike in Under a Week, Bringing Death Toll to 177. truthout.org As Republicans and several Democrats in the U.S. Senate gave the go-ahead for the U.S. to send more bombs and military equipment to Israel for its attacks on Gaza and Lebanon on Wednesday, the Trump administration was continuing what it claims is an effort to rid Latin American countries of drug traffickers — killing three people aboard a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean in the U.S. |
(2026-04-16). Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday after announcing a 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that leaders of the two countries could meet at the White House over the next week or two.Trump spoke to both leaders as the ceasefire was announced. He said he was working on a longer term deal."It's very exciting. I think we're going to have a deal where we're going to have a meeting, first time in 44 years, and Lebanon will be meeting with Israel, and they're probably going to do it at the White House over the next week or two," Trump said.
(2026-04-16). Hezbollah MP to AFP: direct Lebanon-Israel talks a. al-monitor.com Hezbollah lawmaker Hussein Hajj Hassan told AFP on Thursday that the Lebanese government's decision to hold direct negotiations with Israel was a "grave error", urging Beirut to stop making concessions to Israel and the United States.Israel and Lebanon agreed on Tuesday to begin direct talks following a landmark meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States, weeks after Hezbollah pulled Lebanon into the Middle East war with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran.The militant group has strongly opposed direct negotiations.
(2026-04-16). Israel's military kills four Lebanese paramedics in consecutive strikes. aljazeera.com An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured.
(2026-04-16). Israeli army readies troops for planned Lebanon truce. newarab.com 
Israel's army is preparing for a ceasefire in Lebanon later on Thursday, with commanders instructed to ready forces operating in the south for a halt in fighting, Haaretz reported, as Lebanon's President Senior Israeli officers have been told to prepare for a truce expected to come into effect around 7 pm. local time, though the window could extend until midnight. | It remains…
(2026-04-16). US confirms loss of $238M surveillance drone during Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
rauryThe US Naval Safety Command has confirmed the loss of an MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone on April 9, classifying it as a Class A mishap, meaning damages exceeding $2 million, with no injuries to personnel. | The location of the incident was withheld for operational security reasons, but the drone was last tracked flying in international airspace toward Iran. There is no evidence that it went down in Iranian territory. | Read: Israel, Lebanon to speak on Thursday after 34 years | The high-altitude drone, valued at approximately $238 million, had been conducting a maritime surveillance mission over the Pers…
(2026-04-16). Lebanon talks: A 'farce' disguising something much more sinister. responsiblestatecraft.org On the surface, the launch of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations earlier this week seems like a big deal. In the first face-to-face talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in more than 30 years, ambassadors from all three countries met under the auspices of Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. But despite Trump hailing the talks as a "historic opportunity" for peace, the process is largely a farce. The relatively low-level ambassadorial meeting included no Israeli or Lebanese decision makers — and unsurprisingly produced little by way of progress.Moreover, the real "negotiations" are coming in…
(2026-04-16). Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says. al-monitor.com April 16 (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire beginning 5 pm EST (2100 GMT) on Thursday to enable negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement, the U.S. State Department said, adding that the ceasefire period may be extended by mutual agreement.
(2026-04-16). From Dunks To Drones: The NBA Has an Israel Problem. thealtworld.com As the NBA playoffs tip off this weekend, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry are under growing scrutiny — not just for their play, but for links to Israeli drone technology and security firms tied to Israel's military operations that are used to commit war crimes in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. | Many of the National Basketball Association's biggest stars are quietly allying themselves with the State of Israel, making official visits to the country, meeting IDF troops, and investing in its national security industry. Meanwhile, individuals criticizing Israel and supporting Palestinian liberation have…
(2026-04-16). Trump says Israel and Lebanon's leaders will speak on Thursday. aljazeera.com The US president says the conversation will be the first between the Israeli and Lebanese leaders in 34 years.
(2026-04-16). Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. al-monitor.com BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, and reiterated that Europe would continue to call for the respect of Lebanon's territorial integrity."I welcome the announced 10 day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by President Trump. This is a relief, as this conflict has already claimed far too many lives," wrote von der Leyen on X.
(2026-04-16). Israel, Lebanon to speak after '34 years', says Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday, as he claims he is "trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon." | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1164122… | The announcement came after Israel's and Lebanon's envoys to the US held rare, direct talks in Washington to discuss an end to Israeli attacks on its neighbour, according to Al Jazeera. Israel…
(2026-04-16). Lebanon buries paramedics killed in Israeli 'triple-tap' strikes. newarab.com 
The method, which involves striking the same location multiple times to maximise casualties and prevent rescue efforts, has been repeatedly documented in Gaza during Israel's assault. | An Israeli strike on the town of Mayfadoun on Wednesday hit a team from t…
(2026-04-16). Lebanon fears talks with Israel could push the country to the brink of civil war. haaretz.com Lebanon's pro-government camp views the talks in Washington as part of a broader effort to curb escalation, while the pro-Hezbollah camp warns of a path detached from the reality on the ground. Beirut is waiting to gauge domestic reactions before forming a stance, a Lebanese source said…
(2026-04-16). As U.S. nears Iran deal, Israel pushes on toward a familiar dead end in Lebanon. haaretz.com Although Trump's messaging remains contradictory, Washington is trying to create the impression that the war in Iran is nearing its end ‚ñ The IDF signals intentions to advance north in Lebanon, but it is operating slowly and under U.S. restrictions ‚ñ And the assault on Bint Jbeil serves as a reminder that the town that became a symbol is an illusion that always ends badly…
(2026-04-16). Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has said that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday, as Washington pushes to ease hostilities after the rivals' first direct talks in decades. | Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war on March 2 after pro-Tehran group Hezbollah attacked Israel.
(2026-04-16). Lebanon, Hezbollah, Israel: Negotiations at gunpoint. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-04-16). Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, April 16 (Reuters) – Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment on a proposed truce that any ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement within Lebanon.In a written statement, Hezbollah ally and speaker of Lebanon's Parliament Nabih Berri urged Lebanese to "postpone their return to their towns and villages until the situation becomes clearer, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement."
(2026-04-16). Outrage as Trump disguises himself as Jesus Christ, mocks Pope. ummid.com A massive outrage erupted on Sunday April 12, 2026 — the Orthodox Easter Day, after U.S. President Donald Trump disguised himself as Jesus Christ and mocked Pope Leo XIV.
(2026-04-16). Hegseth invokes Bible to compare reporters to enemies of Jesus. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited biblical scripture on Thursday to attack the media, comparing reporters to Jewish adversaries of Jesus Christ plotting "how to destroy him."Hegseth's comments sought to counter what he saw as negative coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. They also came amid an escalating feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church and a critic of the war.
(2026-04-16). Friday 4/17: Demo at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 MomtgomernSt, SF…
(2026-04-16). Scared Trump tries to hide desperate pleas to Iran? 'Extend ceasefire' offer to mediator Pak's visit. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-16). The Trump/Newsom nuke war against renewables gets a Diablo push. nationofchange.org Together Trump and Newsom are pushing nuclear power plants whose drastic deregulation may now rival the dangers posed by any bombs Iran could produce.
(2026-04-16). Ukraine's Zelensky in Berlin: Germany escalates its war offensive against Russia. wsws.org With the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and Donald Trump's open threats of annihilation against Iran, all pretences are now being dropped in the war in Ukraine as well. Merz and Zelensky visited arms factories together and agreed on measures to return fit-for-service Ukrainian men in Germany to the front line.
(2026-04-16). (W.E. Talk) Osman Bakar: Dialogue between Confucian and Islamic civilisations offers answers for addressing conflict and restoring regional peace. ecns.cn The Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue 2026 was held in Beijing on Thursday. This year's dialogue, themed "The Idea of Global Civilisation: Islamic and Confucian Perspectives", was jointly hosted by the International Confucian Association (ICA) and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
(2026-04-16). Insights | Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue sheds light on deescalating Middle East crisis: Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn The Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue can shed light on addressing the Middle East crisis ⚪ the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, a Malaysian scholar said on Thursday.
(2026-04-16). The Fossil Fuel System Is Collapsing — and Taking Civilisation's Safety Net With It. bylinetimes.com 
The world has crossed a tipping point into an era of permanently declining fossil fuel supplies — and unless governments and industry act on that reality now, the result will be a full-system breakdown across every sector on which modern civilisation depends. | The war on Iran has broken five critical systems at the same time — energy, food, industry, pharmaceuticals and government finances — and each failure is feeding every other in a self-reinforcing spiral. The fossil fuel system driving it all was already in structural collapse before the first missile was fired. The war has accelerated…
(2026-04-16). South Korea, Asia, Livid about Israeli role in Fuel Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Most US allies are deeply annoyed by the Netanyahu-Trump war on Iran and the consequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The war has taken around 11 million barrels a day off the market. The world used to produce a little over 100 million barrels a day before the war. While an 11 percent shortfall may not sound like much, the price consequence is much more than a 11% rise at the pump because drivers of gasoline vehicles have no choice but to buy gasoline, and with Saudi Arabia among the producers cut off from the Strait of Hormuz, the main swing producer cannot increase output.
(2026-04-16). Iran hasn't survived decades of hostile sanctions, assassinations and sabotage by accident it's by strategy. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Prince Taofeek Ajibade US President Donald Trump probably thinks he can starve a country that feeds itself. Washington is selling the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a chokehold. However, it is worth asking whether the hand actually reaches the throat. Iran shares land borders with seven countries — Türkiye, Iraq,…
(2026-04-16). Trump announces complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday April 12, 2026 announced complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz, hours after Pakistan mediated talks between Iran and the United States collapsed.
(2026-04-16). Hormuz Crisis "Only Going to Get More Horrific Before It Gets Any Better" : Prof. Laleh Khalili. democracynow.org 
Amid the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, we speak with Laleh Khalili, a professor of Gulf studies who researches the shipping and logistics industry and its impact on the global economy. The U.S. implemented a naval blockade on Iran earlier this week, which Khalili says could lead to its military "firing on ships that it assumes are Iranian or carrying oil from Iran or other cargo to Iran." Iran, in response, could "interpret this as a belligerent action," ending the fragile ceasefire agreed to by both parties. "Iran is going to defend itself against this imperial imposition, and how it's going to d…
(2026-04-16). France, UK to cohost talks on Hormuz. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron and the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will cohost a video-conference with international leaders on Friday, aiming to chart a plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-16). Vessels cross Hormuz destined for Iran despite US blockade. al-monitor.com Two sanctioned cargo vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, apparently bound for Iranian ports despite Washington's blockade in the Middle East war, tracking data indicated Thursday.A trickle of ships has passed the crucial trade route over the past two days after the US imposed a counter-blockade following the failure of peace talks to end the nearly seven-week conflict.The US military said on X on Thursday that "after 72 hours of enforcement, 14 vessels have turned around to comply with the blockade at the direction of American forces".
(2026-04-16). Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz force us to reconsider the material benefits of fossil fuels. onlineopinion.com.au Energy 'reality' tells us that we need refineries to convert crude oil into usable transportation fuels and products.
(2026-04-16). European states refuse to join in US blockade of Strait of Hormuz targeting Iran. wsws.org At the same time, European governments refused to clearly denounce or oppose a US blockade that threatens to cut off their access to energy supplies on which their economies depend.
(2026-04-16). inflation jumps 2.6%, jet fuel shortages loom amid Iran war. al-monitor.com Inflation has been soaring globally amid an energy supply crunch caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-16). The changing regime in Washington. unitedworldint.com Interview with Jon B. Alterman, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Center for Strategic and International Studies Regime change in Teheran or in Washington? Though Washington declared regime change in Iran as one of its goals, many see more the change of regime in the U.S. capital. While the US-Israeli war against Iran is on …
(2026-04-16). The Dam Breaks: Democratic Senators Overwhelmingly Reject Arms Sales to Israel. theintercept.com 
Democratic senators overwhelmingly voted to block bomb and bulldozer sales to Israel on Wednesday, in a reflection of the Jewish state's plummeting stock among party rank-and-file and growing anger over the war with Iran. | The Democratic votes on the pair of resolutions from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., were not enough to overcome universal opposition from Republicans. | "This is where the American people are. The polls are very clear." | Still, the votes represented a watershed moment in the party's relationship with Israel and the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel had continued to enjoy…
(2026-04-16). Caitlin Johnstone: I hope the US loses and the empire collapses. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone I don't mind admitting that I hope the US and Israel suffer a crushing, devastating defeat in Iran. I hope this war collapses the entire US empire. My only loyalty is to humanity, and being on Team Human in today's world means being against the US empire and against Israel. I…
(2026-04-16). 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.
(2026-04-16). Has the US-Israeli dual assault against Iran ceased? thealtworld.com Who conceded and surrendered: Iran or the United States? How will Netanyahu, the architect of this conflict, react? | We find it difficult to take U.S. President Donald Trump's statements seriously and trust their content, not because they are numerous and spread across multiple television and radio stations, as well as social media platforms, but because they are contradictory and lacking credibility. Trump appears to have forgotten that he is the president of a big country and is now acting like a journalist or media analyst, making statements without understanding his true identity. | Three days ago, President…
(2026-04-16). How did Israel's air defences perform against Iran's missiles. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-16). US missile defences may take years to rebuild after Iran war. newarab.com 
The United States will need years to replenish its missile defences following the General Heath Collins, director of the Pentagon's Missile Defence Agency, told a congressional hearing that it will take a "number of years" to fully recover its The US and its regional allies used thousands of interceptors to defend against Iranian missile and drone attacks during the…
(2026-04-16). 'Victor' Iran drops $270 billion bombshell: Trump Arab allies fear massive war reparations demand. hindustantimes.com 270 billion in damage, while officials discuss war reparations during talks in Islamabad. With civilian losses mounting and Trump's blockade facing resistance, tensions are rising fast. Are U.S. Arab allies about to pay the price for the conflict's aftermath? Watch the latest developments.
(2026-04-16). Italian foreign minister in China to talk trade, Iran. newarab.com 
Italian Foreign Minister Tajani, a senior member of Italian Prime Minister "We're worki…
(2026-04-16). US-Iran: The Elusive Peace Deal. ummid.com As expected, the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after high-stakes talks in the Pakistani capital, with American Vice President JD Vance saying Tehran refused to accept Washington's terms after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, and Iran citing lack of American commitment to the talks.
(2026-04-16). US, Iran Talks: Islamabad is Stage, Failure is Script. ummid.com What unfolds in Islamabad is not diplomacy by design, but necessity by failure – an American search for an exit from a war it could not win, and an Iranian willingness to talk only on terms that secure its position, not pause its vulnerability.
(2026-04-16). Last chance diplomacy? Pak Army Chief Munir in Tehran with US offer as Iran talks enter final phase. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-16). Gaza: Israeli sniper kills Palestinian schoolgirl in front of classmates. ummid.com Israeli occupation forces shot and killed a Palestinian schoolgirl Thursday April 09, 2026 in front of her classmates while she was studying in a tent classroom in northern Gaza.
(2026-04-16). Gaza's health system and patients pushed to the brink by Israel. newarab.com 
What was once a fragile system operating under years of illegal Israeli bl…
(2026-04-16). Senate again fails to block weapons to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Another effort to limit U.S. arms shipments to Israel failed in the Senate on Wednesday as the body voted down a pair of measures that would block certain military sales to the country. The two joint resolutions of disapproval — one targeting a $150 million sale of 1,000-pound bombs and the other a $300 million sale of bulldozers — failed by votes of 36-63 and 40-59, respectively. The votes marked the fourth effort to restrict arms sales to Israel since the start of the war on Gaza in October 2023.The vote count marked a meaningful improvement — some are even calling it 'historic — ove…
(2026-04-16). Thursday 4/16: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-16). Thursday 4/16: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-16). Venezuelan workers protest persistent poverty amid privatizations and US corporate deals. wsws.org Mass protests are growing in Venezuela as workers face deepening poverty and repression, even while the government opens the country's oil and mineral wealth to US corporate exploitation.
(2026-04-16). 'The people have had enough and are taking to the streets': Interview with Venezuelan union leader Eduardo Sánchez. links.org.au 
Eduardo Sánchez discusses the recent economic measures announced by Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and the rising protest movement for decent wages and pensions.
(2026-04-16). NicaNotes: Human Rights in Nicaragua—What the January 2026 National Lawyers Guild Delegation Found. afgj.org 
NicaNotes April 16, 2026 By Martha L. Schmidt [Martha Schmidt is an international human rights lawyer and activist who focuses on the right to health. She lives in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. and has participated in several recent solidarity delegations to Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba.] During our visit to Nicaragua, we learned how…
(2026-04-16). When Assam Electorates Register Historic Polling Turnout. ummid.com With high voters' participation in Assam, the political observers in the region put two completely opposite predictions, where one group is favouring the return of the BJP-led government, and the other one, has been weighing for the Indian National Congress-led opposition alliance.
(2026-04-16). Socialist Alliance welcomes NSW Supreme Court binning Minns' anti-protest laws. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance welcomes the NSW Supreme Court decision to rule Chris Minns' anti-protest laws as unconstitutional.
(2026-04-16). Trillions in credit flow to back quality growth. ecns.cn The country's six largest State-owned commercial lenders collectively extended more than 9.4 trillion yuan ($1.38 trillion) in new loans last year, sustaining robust growth in areas such as strategic emerging industries and green finance.
(2026-04-16). US House Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Thursday, voting to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.The measure was defeated by 214 to 213 in the Republican-majority chamber, a day after a similar measure was blocked in the Senate. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle, Editing by Franklin Paul)…
(2026-04-16). Xinjiang seen attracting steady stream of tourists. ecns.cn Efforts by the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to build itself into a global tourist destination have borne fruit, evidenced by a steady growth in its inbound tourism market.
(2026-04-16). Israel collaborating with settlers to expel Palestinians from their Old City homes. haaretz.com The Justice Ministry is using a lawyer from the Ateret Cohanim association to lead the eviction process of the Basha family from a building where they have lived for almost a century in the Old City of Jerusalem. The family has less than two weeks to leave…
(2026-04-16). The War Powers Resolution Is Not What You've Been Told. davidswanson.org According to The Hill, in an article typical of U.S. media, Trump's war on Iran is totally legal for 60 days if Congress does nothing, after which it becomes illegal, unless Congress has explicitly OK'd it. This is supposedly because of the War Powers Resolution of 1973. And The Hill is not alone in pushing …
(2026-04-16). Trump's spat with Pope could have electoral consequences. infobrics.org Trump says Meloni lacks "courage" and was "wrong" about her.
(2026-04-16). Health of jailed Iran Nobel winner 'critical': supporters. newarab.com 
The health of jailed Her Iran-based family and legal team were on Saturday allowed a second in person visit with
(2026-04-16). Saudi wealth fund sells football club Al-Hilal. al-monitor.com Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund announced Thursday the sale of its majority stake in Saudi Pro League football club Al-Hilal, where French striker Karim Benzema plays. The PIF, which also owns English Premier League side Newcastle United, sold 70 percent of Al-Hilal to Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), the firm run by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a billionaire businessman and member of the Saudi royal family. The deal values the share capital of Al-Hilal at 1.4bn Saudi riyals ($373m).
(2026-04-16). AP Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is set to declare soon on its official website bie.ap.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for AP Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-16). China seeks public opinion on national standard for L2 driver assistance systems. ecns.cn China is soliciting public opinion regarding a mandatory national standard concerning safety requirements for Level 2 (L2) driver assistance systems in intelligent connected vehicles.
(2026-04-16). YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips. newarab.com 
YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group producing viral Lego-themed AI videos that ridicule Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes itself as independent but is widely suspected of ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the
(2026-04-16). Ronaldo, Joao Felix shine as Al-Nassr sets new SPL record beating Al-Akhdoud. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: Portuguese footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix shined as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Akhdoud 2-0 Saturday April 11, 2026 in their 28th Saudi Pro League match this season.
(2026-04-16). Europe Has "Maybe 6 Weeks" of Jet Fuel Left, Top Energy Official Says. truthout.org The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that Europe has roughly six weeks' worth of jet fuel remaining before airlines will be forced to begin conducting cancellations, adding more damage to the global economy if the Iran war continues. "In Europe, we have maybe six weeks or so (of) jet fuel left," said Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, in an interview with… |
(2026-04-16). The limits of Israel's quest for regional dominance. newarab.com 
(2026-04-16). Tennis-playing robot helps showcase Haidian district as a high-tech hub. ecns.cn A humanoid robot developed by Galbot and Tsinghua University in Beijings Haidian district has demonstrated real-time tennis rally capabilities, as the area accelerates the development and deployment of embodied artificial intelligence technologies.
(2026-04-16). Monday 4/20: No War, No ICE, Free Palestine: May Day Mass Call. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/nowarmayday…
(2026-04-16). 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.
(2026-04-16). The danger of war grows as U.S. power wanes. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-16). Watch: Ronaldo's Free Kick Goal Viral Ahead of Al-Nassr Vs Al Akhdoud Clash. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: The video of Portuguese legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's 'insane' free kick goal has gone viral ahead of Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud Saudi Pro League (SPL) match Saturday April 11, 2026.
(2026-04-16). Delimitation Bill 2026 tabled as Parliament's Special Session begins. ummid.com The Narendra Modi-led BJP government tabled on the first day of the Parliament's Special Session Thursday April 16, 2026 three bills to implement 33% women's reservation in legislature, delimitation, and increase number of seats for Union Territories.
(2026-04-16). EconoScope | China's energy storage boom powers global demand amid energy crisis. ecns.cn China's energy storage sector is seeing explosive overseas demand amid mounting global energy uncertainty, positioning the country as a key provider of stability.
(2026-04-16). Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager, seize body. newarab.com 
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian teenager near Jerusalem on Thursday morning, amid a surge in violence in According to the Jerusalem Governorate, 17-year-old Muhammad Murad Rayyan was killed by Israeli forces in the town of Beit Duqqu, northwest of Israeli forces rep…
(2026-04-16). Huge crowds greet Pope Leo in Cameroon 20 years after outreach trip. aljazeera.com Huge crowds have greeted Pope Leo in Cameroon, returning to a country he visited 20 years ago as 'Father Bob'.
(2026-04-16). Meet Peter Magyar who ended Viktor Orban's 16-yr-rule in Hungary. ummid.com Peter Magyar is the Man of the Hour, after ending the Viktor Mihály Orbán's 16-year-long right-wing rule in Hungary, and probably also the country's tussle with the European Union (EU) and NATO.
(2026-04-16). Edward Snowden, John Kiriakou and Daniel Hale Are Top List of Whistleblowers Who Deserve Presidential Pardons in 2026. covertactionmagazine.com Bradley Birkenfeld, who exposed one of the largest tax scams in U.S. history, should also be pardoned On February 20, 2025, Donald Trump created the new position of the "Pardon Czar" to recommend "executive clemency" candidates, naming Alice Marie Johnson to that role. Johnson had been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for non-violent drug …
(2026-04-16). Pennsylvania launches new privacy protections for people with disabilities, including autism. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania is adding more privacy protections for people with intellectual disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, after federal plans to collect more health information raised concerns. | Any state agency collection of personal and private information on people with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, will be limited to the minimum level of detail that is absolutely necessary, Pennsylvania leaders announced Wednesday. | This data will also not be…
(2026-04-16). Eco-Luxury: The New Normal in Premium Housing. ummid.com Luxury townships following the eco-luxury blueprint generally do not advertise the details mentioned here, as they are expected to have them as a matter of course.
(2026-04-16). A 'super typhoon' just devastated the Mariana Islands — months before peak storm season. grist.org 
The strongest storm of 2026 slammed into the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands this week, where it flooded homes, ripped roofs off of houses, and lingered for more than two days, forcing families to shelter without electricity, cell service, or running water as they waited for the worst to pass. |
(2026-04-16). Chinese, Vietnamese top leaders hold talks on advancing wide-ranging cooperation. ecns.cn China will advance high-quality comprehensive strategic cooperation with Vietnam, and accelerate the building of a higher-level China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-16). Iraq revives idea for compulsory service to 'rebalance' army. newarab.com 
(2026-04-16). 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.
(2026-04-16). Sudan War Enters Year 4 as Civilians Face Violence and Growing Fuel Shortages. truthout.org Sudan marked three years since a bloody civil war began between its national army and the powerful Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group. The RSF revolted against the Sudanese Armed Forces after a 2021 military coup left it with diminished political power. The coup itself upended the civilian-led democratic revolution that ousted Sudan's longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Both the RSF and… |
(2026-04-16). Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended. al-monitor.com By Christian MartinezWASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended."I'm not sure it needs to be extended," Trump told reporters at the White House. "Iran wants to make a deal and we're dealing very nicely with them."(Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk, writing by Christian Martinez; editing by Scott Malone)…
(2026-04-16). Colombia reigns in Coca Cola bottler after environmental abuse claims. colombiareports.com Authorities in central Colombia agreed to renew the water license of Coca Cola's bottler in the Cundinamarca province, but drastically reduced the amount of water the soda manufacturer is allowed to use. Cundinamarca's environmental authority (CAR) reduced the water sources available to Indega, which produced Coca Cola bottles in central Colombia, from seven to four …
(2026-04-16). Iran halts petrochemical exports until further notice. newarab.com 
(2026-04-16). Trump Admin Cuts $11 Million in Grant Funds to Catholic Org Amid Feud With Pope. truthout.org Amid a contentious feud with Pope Leo XIV regarding U.S. military interventions over the past several months, including the war in Iran, the Trump administration has ended an $11 million contract with the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami. The contract through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) gave funds to the organization to provide housing and other resources for… |
(2026-04-16). 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.
(2026-04-16). Coalition leader's speech: Australian ruling elite turns to anti-immigrant poison. wsws.org The Coalition leader called for the reversal of the nominally non-discriminatory immigration program that has existed since the formal end of the blatantly racist White Australia regime in the 1960s.
(2026-04-16). AI Researchers: AI Will Destroy Consumer Demand, Not Just Jobs. moguldom.com A new paper released today by researchers Brett Hemenway Falk of the University of Pennsylvania and Gerry Tsoukalas of Boston University delivers a stark warning to the corporate world: the rush to automate is not just a threat to workers, but a self-destructive strategy for the firms themselves. Titled "The AI Layoff Trap," the study …
(2026-04-16). Trump's Clash With the Pope Is Raising Alarm in Black Churches. capitalbnews.org 
Religion is being weaponized — and some Christians are outraged. This was one of the main takeaways from the Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain's group chat with other Chicago faith leaders following President Donald Trump's tirade against Pope Leo XIV. Trump this week accused Leo of being "terrible for Foreign Policy" and "WEAK on crime" because of …
(2026-04-16). Italy suspends defence pact with Israel over Netanyahu's war mongering. ummid.com In a major setback for Netanyahu-led far right Zionist regime, Italy has suspended its defence deal with Israel over the ongoing war in the Middle East.
(2026-04-16). 93.70% Pass CBSE 10th 2026 Exam, Check Result Details Here. ummid.com CBSE 10th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared today i.e Wednesday April 15, 2026 the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-16). Starmer's disastrous ' £1bn' US-UK pharma deal may actually end up costing £64bn. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's disastrous trade deal with Trump for US pharmaceuticals may end up costing the UK £64bn. That's massively over the £1bn estimate that the government itself gave to the public. Worse still, the money diverted from other NHS services may cost hundreds of thousands of lives over the coming decade. That's according to explosive […] | By
(2026-04-16). NZ's $86 billion Super Fund failed to properly address human rights, court rules in Palestine case. asiapacificreport.nz By Keiller MacDuff, RNZ News senior reporter The managers of the New Zealand's $86 billion Super Fund failed to properly address human rights issues when considering whether to exclude companies from its investments, the High Court has found Justice Simon Mount granted an application by the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) for judicial review of…
(2026-04-16). Who REALLY Achieved a Ceasefire in Lebanon? US Triumph or Resistance Masterstroke? Ep, 205. thealtworld.com Who REALLY Achieved a Ceasefire in Lebanon? US Triumph or Resistance Masterstroke? | Ep, 205…
(2026-04-16). The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump. aljazeera.com Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way.
(2026-04-16). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Results 2026 Declared: Check Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com TS Inter 11th, 12th Topper List 2026: Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Sunday April 12, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-16). Democrat Abdul El-Sayed seeks to contain anti-war opposition during Michigan university campaign tour. wsws.org Rallies at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University sought to divert youth and students into El-Sayed's Senate campaign, which is backed by the DSA, as well as Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker.
(2026-04-16). Tunisia to broaden access to annual Jewish pilgrimage. newarab.com 
This year's Jewish pilgrimage on The pilgrimage to the But after a deadly 2023 attack on the synagogue that killed two worshippers and three police officers, fewer pil…
(2026-04-16). War as a GOP Pretext to Cut Social Safety Net. juancole.com By | (
(2026-04-16). Huge Refinery Fire: Aussie Fuel Crisis Just Got Worse. wattsupwiththat.com Large fire and explosion reported at one of Australia's three operating refineries.
(2026-04-16). Escaping the Drone Siege in the Humanitarian Catastrophe of Oleshki. bylinetimes.com 
Oleshki, on the left bank of the Dnipro, has been under Russian occupation since 2022. Survivors describe it not as a front line, but as a drone siege zone. | Obtaining and verifying information from the drone-besieged area is challenging. The official authorities in the Ukrainian-controlled parts of the Kherson region maintain the connection, but telephone lines and the internet are down most of the time. | Many of the residents lost their phones during the Nova Kakhovka dam flood in summer 2023. Some manage to pick up the Ukrainian telephone connection or internet by risking a climb to the upper floors, wher…
(2026-04-16). The Bolivarian hypothesis: An interview with PSUV deputy Roy Daza. links.org.au 
Roy Daza analyses the Bolivarian revolution's trajectory, the economic, financial, and military pressures to which the country has been subjected, and how domestic policymaking has tried to cope with them.
(2026-04-16). The U.S. Helped Cover Up Japanese War Crimes in World War II. covertactionmagazine.com This is the second part of a two-part series, the first of which focused on Japan's occupation of China prior to and during World War II, the human experimentation that occurred at Unit 731 (Japan's bioweapons research facility in occupied Manchuria), and the after-effects of the Empire of the Rising Sun's covert chemical and bacteriological …
(2026-04-16). US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-16). Chinese know-how helps boost rice production in Uganda. ecns.cn In the quiet wetlands of Butaleja district in eastern Uganda where emerald-green rice paddies stretch across the horizon, Robert Sagula proudly walks among the swaying stalks. Farming has been his life since childhood, following in the footsteps of his father, who grew traditional rice varieties, first introduced to the area by the Chinese government in 1975.
(2026-04-16). LIV Golf chief: Tour will continue despite Saudi funding doubts. newarab.com 
The memo, a copy of which was sent to The Associated Press, followed a long day of reports suggesting Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund was on the verge of cutting its financial backing of the upstart league. | The newsletter Money in Sport reported in February that LIV Golf had already spent $5.3 b…
(2026-04-16). Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: SBP. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Thursday that the country has received $2 billion from the Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a post on X. | State Bank of Pakistan has received funds of US$2 billion from Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the value date of 15April2026. | — SBP (@StateBank_Pak) April 16, 2026 | The central bank said the funds were received "in the value date of April 15, 2026". | The news comes a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia for the first part of his three-nation tour amid ongoing active negotiation efforts for peace i…
(2026-04-16). and rape: The Black history of One Nation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-16). Mkambati Nature Reserve awarded international status. sanews.gov.za Mkambati Nature Reserve awarded international status | The Mkambati Nature Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been designated as South Africa's newest Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, marking a significant conservation milestone. | The Ramsar Convention identifies and protects wetlands of global significance, known as Ramsar Sites. | "The designation acknowledges that the many wetlands found at Mkambati have unique ecological, cultural and socio-economic value, placing the reserve firmly on the global map of internationally recognised wetlands," Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries…
(2026-04-16). Trump plans 250-foot 'Triumphal Arch' to mark 250 years of US independence. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a huge structure to mark 250 years since the US declared independence.
(2026-04-16). Pope lays tribute to fallen Algerian rebels who fought for independence from France. thecanary.co 
Pope Leo has used his visit to Algiers to lay a tribute to Algerian rebels who died fighting for Algeria's independence from France. The Pope, in full regalia, solemnly laid a wreath at the FLN (National Liberation Front) monument in the city: The tribute is a pointed reminder to today's neo-imperial powers of the will […] | By
(2026-04-16). Moneybags Farage Sunak top 'outside income' scrounger chart in MP declarations. thecanary.co 
In a surprise to exactly no one, Nigel Farage is topping a chart of scrounger MPs. Searching the Accountability Tracker on UKGovScan reveals some interesting things. Among them, the MPs with the highest 'outside incomes' are ex-PM Rishi Sunak and wannabe-next-PM Nigel Farage: Farage is not a man of the people First things first, it's […] | By
(2026-04-16). Tunisian lawmaker's remarks on rape and migrants spark outrage. newarab.com 
Remarks by a On Monday, lawmaker Tarak Mahdi said during a parliament session that recent reports of the rape of a migrant woman from sub-Saharan Africa were false. | "That an African woman is r…
(2026-04-16). "Depths of Hell" : Sudan Enters Fourth Year of Devastating Civil War Amid Growing Energy Crisis. democracynow.org 
Sudan marked three years since a bloody civil war began between its national army and the powerful Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group. The RSF revolted against the Sudanese Armed Forces after a 2021 military coup left it with diminished political power. The coup itself upended the civilian-led democratic revolution that ousted Sudan's longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Both the RSF and SAF have been accused of major war crimes since the conflict began, reportedly carrying out ethnic cleansing, systemic sexual violence and starvation tactics on the country's civilian population. | "Th…
(2026-04-16). The mental health system may be making us sicker. onlineopinion.com.au We have created what amounts to a diagnostic-industrial-government complex – a self-reinforcing system in which everyone benefits from more diagnoses except the patients.
(2026-04-16). Anti-Zionist Jews in Germany call out the hypocrisy of the Buchenwald Memorial. thecanary.co 
A coalition of anti-Zionist Jewish organisations in Germany have faced repression and backlash after a protest at the Buchenwald Memorial. In 2025, attendees of a service commemorating 80 years since the liberation of the concentration camp were denied entry for wearing keffiyehs. They petitioned the German courts to overturn the decision, but were unsuccessful. The […] | By
(2026-04-16). Lebanese say AFP photos show their village has been destroyed. al-monitor.com Looking at an AFP photo taken in the Lebanese border village of Mais al-Jabal, Khalil Hamdan recognised the ruins of his own house, overrun by Israeli forces carrying out systematic destruction."The work and toil of a lifetime, to see it collapse before your eyes, it hurts a lot," Hamdan, 59, said after looking at the picture of Israeli bulldozers next to his destroyed home.
(2026-04-16). Tuesday 4/28: Trillion-Gallon Time Bomb: Inside the Oil Industry's Toxic Wastewater Pollution Crisis. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-16). Saturday 4/25: Attack on BirthrightCitizenship:Trump,SupremeCourt &Poetry Carved Into Angel Islands Walls. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Ave. | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-04-16). DWP scheme sending people with ME to coaching organisations for neurodivergence. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) Access to Work (AtW) scheme has been referring people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) to organisations classifying the condition as a form of "acquired neurodivergence". Of course, ME is already a much-misunderstood syndrome, and it can be extremely difficult for people to get treatment. And, this shocking revelation […] | By
(2026-04-16). Todd Blanche Says Americans "Should Be Happy" With Trump's Weaponization of DOJ. truthout.org In an interview with NBC News on Tuesday, interim Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated that he had no problem with "weaponizing" the Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of his boss, President Donald Trump. The statement from Blanche is a direct contradiction of Trump's vow in an executive order at the beginning of his second term to end the "weaponization of the Federal Government… |
(2026-04-16). After shutting down JBS strike in Greeley, Colorado, UFCW pushes through contract 30 cents better than management's initial offer. wsws.org The agreement addresses none of the workers' demands which led to a powerful three-week strike, the largest in the US meatpacking industry in more than 60 years.
(2026-04-16). Drone zone debuts at Canton Fair. ecns.cn With an advanced manufacturing theme, the fair has a total exhibition area of 520,000 square meters and more than 25,000 exhibition booths established by over 12,000 companies in its first phase.
(2026-04-16). Al-Nassr strengthens SPL Standings with hard-fought win over Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC Wednesday April 15, 2026 defeated Al-Ettifaq 1-0 to further strengthen its Saudi Pro League Standings.
(2026-04-16). Saturday 4/18: Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING San Jose. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José…
(2026-04-16). TS SSC Results 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana is declaring on its official website 'bse.telangana.gov.in' the results of the students who appeared in the TS SSC (Class 10) examination in 2026.
(2026-04-16). Ibrahim Traore Must Remember — Africa's Problem are Weak Institutions, Not Democracy. ummid.com Burkina Faso or Africa's challenge, therefore, is not to reject democracy in favour of ill-defined alternatives, but to undertake the harder task of making it work.
(2026-04-16). China showcases drone innovation as Canton Fair adds new zones. ecns.cn China's Canton Fair has for the first time introduced dedicated exhibition zones for drones, highlighting the rapid development of the country's low-altitude economy and the growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles in global trade.
(2026-04-16). Trump DOJ seeks to erase January 6 convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers ringleaders ahead of 2026 elections. wsws.org Trump's commutations and pardons last year freed militia members charged with the most serious January 6 crimes but left their convictions intact. This new motion seeks to vacate those convictions and dismiss the indictments, helping clear the way for the fascist militia forces to legally rearm.
(2026-04-16). 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…
(2026-04-16). Plague of bees swarming Israel described as 'Biblical'. thecanary.co 
On 15 April, social media was host to a great revelation — namely that swarms of bees had beset the tiny nation of Israel. Given Israel's warmongering activities over the past few years, many have interpreted the great plague as God asking the Israelis to put a lid on it: üö®üáÆüá±WATCH: Chaos in Israel as […] | By
(2026-04-16). 40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel. truthout.org On Wednesday night, the Senate rejected a pair of resolutions that would have blocked the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel. Although the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval, which were introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) failed to pass, a record number of Senators backed the effort. 40 Senators backed a resolution would have blocked the sale of $295 million in D9R and D9T Caterpillar… |
(2026-04-16). Sino-Pakistan project yields satisfactory results. ecns.cn A hybrid rice variety, jointly developed by China's Wuhan University and the University of the Punjab in Pakistan, is moving toward wider commercial use in Pakistan.
(2026-04-16). Friday 5/1: Sequence to Survival: Using Genomics to Save Biodiversity. indybay.org UC Santa Cruz Merrill Cultural Center…
(2026-04-16). Israel's largest land grab since the Nakba. electronicintifada.net New settlements planned on privately owned Palestinian land in the West Bank.
(2026-04-16). 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…
(2026-04-16). Friday 4/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-16). Teachers protest as Turkey buries school shooting victims. newarab.com 
Thousands of teachers protested in Turkey on Thursday after two s As family members and mourners flocked around coffins draped in the Turkish flag in the southern province of Kahramanmaras, people also placed roses on the steps of the school that was attacked. | Many locals were in shock at what had unfolded a day earlier when a 14-y…
(2026-04-16). Hannah Spencer is campaigning to protect disabled kids in school fires. thecanary.co 
Hannah Spencer is campaigning to protect disabled children in school fires. Spencer shared on her Instagram that she is working with a young constituent to make schools safer for disabled children. The new Green MP for Denton and Gorton shared the story of Lucas Vezza-O'Brien, a wheelchair user with cerebral palsy. Last year during a […] | By
(2026-04-16). OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026 Starts, Check Steps. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started receiving Online Application forms for Class 11 (Intermediate) Amission 2026 through Online Facilitation System For Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info).
(2026-04-16). Mideast war an blow for region: IMF to AFP. al-monitor.com The Middle East war has created an "unprecedented shock" for the region's economies with no guarantee of a quick recovery, a senior International Monetary Fund official has told AFP.Five of the Gulf's eight oil- and gas-producing countries face a contraction this year, the IMF said in a regional report published on Thursday. Growth in the others ⚪ Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman ⚪ will slow but remain in positive territory, it said.
(2026-04-16). New website launches to help public flag animal welfare concerns. thecanary.co 
Every year, global tourists and social media users share accounts of witnessing captive wild animals suffering in distressing conditions. Whether it's seeing a barren concrete pen at a dilapidated roadside zoo or a video from a tiger cub cuddling experience on social media, it's often difficult to know who to raise a concern with. Global […] | By
(2026-04-16). PeWG advances public-private partnership framework to boost eThekwini service delivery. sanews.gov.za PeWG advances public-private partnership framework to boost eThekwini service delivery | The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) has taken a significant step toward strengthening collaboration between government and business, advancing a public-private partnership (PPP) policy framework aimed at improving service delivery and driving economic growth in eThekwini. | The workshop, held this week at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, brought together the eThekwini Municipality, representatives from various spheres of government, including the Office of the Presidency and key business lead…
(2026-04-16). Ben Roberts-Smith v David McBride: Compare the pair. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-16). Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of indigenously developed anti-ship missile. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, the military's media wing said in a statement. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), "In a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately engaging its target at high speed and extended range." | The statement said that Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnes…
(2026-04-16). Bill Clinton: Is He a Lifetime Supporter of a CIA Dictatorship? indybay.org The Wikipedia article on Bill Clinton with in parenthesis what the article proves and what other sources have said, making it appear Bill Clinton is a lifetime supporter of turning America into the same dictatorship Donald Trump wants.
(2026-04-16). Sunday 4/26: Film Screening: Eating Our Way to Extinction. indybay.org Santa Cruz County Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-16). 'The World Is Only Going to Get Darker if People Get Away With This': CounterSpin interview with Chip Gibbons on holding Trump accountable. fair.org 
(2026-04-16). Rohingya refugees among 250 feared dead in boat capsize. wsws.org A trawler carrying hundreds of Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi migrants has sunk in the Andaman Sea, with about 250 people missing, presumed dead in the absence of any serious search-and-rescue effort.
(2026-04-16). Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell resigns amid sex scandal. wsws.org In less than 100 hours, Swalwell went from frontrunning candidate for governor of California to political oblivion.
(2026-04-16). EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel. newarab.com 
The European Union is drafting plans to tackle a European airlines have warned of jet fuel shortages within weeks as a result of the From next month, the European Commission will intro…
(2026-04-16). US House rejects bid to curb Iran war powers
. al-monitor.com The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an effort to curb President Donald Trump's authority to wage war in Iran, another setback in Democrats' campaign to force Congress back into decisions over military action in the Middle East.The vote, held after Democrats forced the issue onto the floor, came as unease over the six-week conflict continued to spread on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers wary of rising costs, an unclear endgame and the risk of a wider war.
(2026-04-16). Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope brother. al-monitor.com April 16 (Reuters) – Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.A bomb threat was reported Wednesday evening at the home of John Prevost in New Lenox, Illinois, according to media outlets that cited police. Prevost lives on the same street cited as the location of the attack by police. New Lenox police did not return a call for comment on the report.
(2026-04-16). Laptops to bridge the digital divide for Gauteng school. sanews.gov.za Laptops to bridge the digital divide for Gauteng school | As part of efforts to ensure that no child is left behind, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, Zou Lefeng, handed over laptops to learners of Kaalfontein High School in Ebony Park, Gauteng. ⚪ "As government, we remain committed to building an inclusive society where no child is left behind. Initiatives like this are part of a broader effort to ensure that all young people, regardless of where they come from, have access to the tools they need to succeed," the Deputy Minister said. ⚪ …
(2026-04-16). Israeli shekel hits 30-year high against dollar. newarab.com 
Israel's currency, the According to Bank of Israel data, the shekel traded at 3.014 to the dollar at the close of Wednesday's session. | The last time the Israeli currency broke below the three-to-one threshold was in 1995, central bank records show. | Several factors have contributed to the shekel's appreciation. | "The dollar is weak in general," Asher Blass, a former chief econo…
(2026-04-16). SEIU1021/IFPTE21 City Workers Rally At SF Gen Against Mayor Union Busting Layoffs. indybay.org Hundreds of San Francisco SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 rallied at San Francisco General Hospital to demand an end to lay-offs by Mayor Daniel Lurie and support Prop D which raising taxes on high paid CEOs…
(2026-04-16). Xi urges closer, stronger China-Russia strategic coordination to defend interests, uphold Global South unity. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged closer and stronger strategic coordination between China and Russia to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries.
(2026-04-16). Spokesperson reiterates one-China principle in response to Denmark's change of residency designation for Taiwan residents. ecns.cn The one-China principle is a basic norm governing international relations and a prevailing international consensus, said Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday.
(2026-04-16). FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war. newarab.com 
Speaking at CNBC's Invest in America Forum, Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the "The Iranian team is coming for sure, yes," Infantino said. "We hope that by the…
(2026-04-16). China, Spain to deepen cooperation in innovation, industrial chains. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Spain to strengthen strategic alignment and policy coordination, continuously improve the business environment, and promote deeper cooperation among enterprises in technological innovation and industrial and supply chains, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-16). 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…
(2026-04-16). The political lessons of Mamdani's first 100 days. wsws.org The mayor of New York's alliance with Trump under conditions of expanding war and attacks on democratic rights is a damning exposure of Mamdani's political bankruptcy…
(2026-04-16). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.
(2026-04-16). There is no connection but human: Why it is vital to value human creativity in the age of AI. globalvoices.org The anthropomorphizing language we use prioritizes engagement over utilityOriginally published on This article is part of the series "Don't ask AI, ask a peer," a collaboration among Global Voices, the Association for Progressive Communication, and GenderIT. The series aims to re-emphasise the…
(2026-04-16). ALA, AFSCME Defend IMLS and Reach Settlement With Federal Government. portside.org ALA, AFSCME Defend IMLS and Reach Settlement With Federal Government |
(2026-04-16). 'A bellwether for new forms of repression': 2 Indigenous rights advocates remain behind bars in Russia. grist.org Daria Egereva was supposed to be in New York next week. The Indigenous Selkup climate advocate was expected to return to the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, where two years ago she spoke about how Indigenous peoples are confronting environmental degradation and climate change. Instead, this year she is in a Russian jail, facing up to 20 years in prison on terrorism charges. | Egereva was arrested on December 17 along with Natalya Leongardt, another Russian advocate for Indigenous peoples, whose name was not released publicly until last week. Both face accusations of participating in a terrorist grou…
(2026-04-16). Hajj 2026: Pilgrims asked to confirm flight booking online. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all pilgrims embarking to Makkah for Hajj 2026 to confirm online the flight booking allotted to them.
(2026-04-16). Royal Fleet Auxiliary RMT members are on strike again. thecanary.co 
Maritime union RMT is taking further strike action at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary on Thursday 16 April. This is after the employer failed to table a new offer. It's the latest step in an ongoing dispute. The sticking point remains how seafarers' shift patterns stack up against minimum wage legislation. Despite repeated attempts by the […] | By
(2026-04-16). Abdullatif Alfozan, Prof Mohamed win King Faisal Award 2026 for Service to Islam. ummid.com Sheikh Abdullatif Ahmed Alfozan and Professor Mohamed Mohamed Aboumousa have jointly won the 2026 King Faisal Award for Service to Islam announced at a ceremony held in the Saudi Capital Riyadh Wednesday.
(2026-04-16). PM Shehbaz lauds Saudi economic backing, highlights strong defence partnership. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia's continued support in strengthening the country's economic stability during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, while reaffirming the close defence and security partnership between the two nations, according to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on X. | The statement comes a day after Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pledged $3 billion in deposits, with disbursement expected in the coming week. The existing $5 billion S…
(2026-04-16). BBC to slash 2,000 jobs in biggest redundancy drive in 15 years. scmp.com The BBC said on Wednesday that the British broadcasting corporation is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs amid a challenging media landscape. | The BBC's interim director general Rhodri Talfan Davies said in a statement to staff that "while we still have to work through the detail, we anticipate the overall number of jobs will fall by 1,800-2,000". | The BBC reported the cuts on Wednesday afternoon, saying they amount to "almost one in 10" jobs, since it has about 21,500 employees.
(2026-04-16). Israeli forces fire stun grenades at journalists in occupied Nablus. aljazeera.com Video shows Israeli forces firing stun grenades towards journalists who were reporting on the army's raid of Nablus.
(2026-04-16). Appeal for AU Action in Zambia Lead Poisoning Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | (Johannesburg) — Zambia should provide accountability for its failure to clean up a contaminated mine site that is responsible for the ongoing lead poisoning of children, Human Rights Watch said today in supporting a request for African Union action to require the government and others involved to clean up the site.The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA), together with Zambian nongovernmental organizations, and affected families filed a complaint to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). The complaint seeks accoun…
(2026-04-16). Trump posts incoherent rant about Scottish windmills and the UK's need for North Sea oil. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has posted yet another rant to social media — this time ordering Starmer to drill for oil in the North Sea. With a characteristic disconnection from reality, Trump also used the opportunity to complain about …Scottish windmills, of all things. We're guessing he means turbines, but at this point, who bloody knows? As […] | By
(2026-04-16). Polanski calls out housing minister praised by UK's biggest landlord. thecanary.co 
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has told parliament that the Starmer government does not support rent controls. The reason was that doing so would "make life more difficult for renters". Since then, Pennycook has received the praise of — you guessed it — not renters: Labour's housing minister's opposition to rent controls welcomed by the country's […] | By
(2026-04-16). EXTRA: US "Rescue" Mission in Iran May Have Been Failed Ground Raid, 2023 Training Mission Suggests. thealtworld.com A recent supposed "search and rescue" mission in Iran involving a downed F-15 and A-10 warplane required at least 2 C-130 transport airplanes deployed to an abandoned airfield where MH-6 helicopters were deployed; | The C-130s were reported "stuck" and subsequently destroyed along with the 4 MH-6 helicopters they brought in; | In 2023 the exact same mission was being practiced in the middle of Wyoming along a highway using similar equipment including C-130s, MH-6s, and A-10 warplanes; | This raises the possibility the mission in Iran — just like the training mission in Wyoming — was in fact part o…
(2026-04-16). Peng Liyuan, Vietnam's first lady visit China's national center for performing arts. ecns.cn Peng Liyuan, wife of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam, visited China's National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-04-16). **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:…
(2026-04-16). California Juneteenth remains a quasi-optional holiday for a majority of State Employees. indybay.org 2026 California State Capitol Juneteenth we will have a special session on updates on Global, Nationwide and California Reparations – Slavery Corporate Disclosure explores who profited or profits from slavery here in California and beyond.
(2026-04-16). French lawmakers pass bill simplifying return of colonial-era art. ecns.cn French lawmakers on Monday passed a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin.
(2026-04-16). Deadly landslide claims 10 lives in PNG's East New Britain, reports local media. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Ten people have died in a landslide in Gazelle district in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain Province following continuous heavy rain, according to local news media reports. The disaster occurred after the Toriu River burst its banks after intense rainfall and severe weather conditions experienced across the region over the past few…
(2026-04-16). 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.
(2026-04-16). Visit to enhance trade between China, Spain. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's visit to China is set to add an even greater boost to an already expanding bilateral trade relationship, reinforcing the strong potential for future growth, experts in Madrid say.
(2026-04-16). Palestinian asylum seeker freed after 20 months in ICE detention. newarab.com 
A Mohammed Abushanab, 27, was released on Tuesday from a detention facility in Texas after a district court granted a habeas petition filed by the Center for Constitutional Rights and Texas A&M legal clinics, ruling that his continued detention was unlawful. | The court ordered US Immigration…
(2026-04-16). 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.
(2026-04-16). 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…
(2026-04-16). 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…
(2026-04-16). SAWS warns of two cold fronts. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of two cold fronts | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of two cold fronts, with good rainfall amounts expected to affect the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Friday until Monday. | The cold fronts will result in a significant drop in the daytime temperatures. | "Maximum temperatures may be between 10-12 ∞C in places over the southern high-lying areas of the Namakwa (Northern Cape) as well as over the Central Karoo and western part of the Cape Winelands Districts (Western Cape). | "General windy conditions will accompany the cold and wet conditions. Additionally, wave heights…
(2026-04-16). War powers resolution blocked in the Senate as 10,000 more US troops head to the Middle East. wsws.org The Senate voted 52-47 on Wednesday to reject a motion to move a Democratic Party-sponsored joint resolution to the floor that would mandate the removal of US troops, "from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress."
(2026-04-16). TUSC to field sixth largest number of local election candidates. thecanary.co 
Nominations have closed for the local elections taking place on 7 May. And the sixth-biggest bloc of candidates — behind Labour, the Tories, Reform, the Lib Dems and the Greens — consists of those using one of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) descriptions on their ballot paper. TUSC has been in touch with […] | By
(2026-04-16). Palestinian Authority hands over activist Hisham Harb to France. newarab.com 
The The handover took place on Thursday morning, with al-Adra first transferred to Jordan before being flown to France, following months of French requests for his extradition. | Family members said they had received a phone call between 10: 30 and 11: 00 a.m. from the Ramallah and al-Bireh police chief, informing them that al-…
(2026-04-16). 3 arrested after attempted arson at London Persian media office. newarab.com 
An ignited container was thrown towards the premises of the unnamed media outlet in Wembley on Wednesday evening, landing in a car park where the fire extinguished itself. No damage was reported, and there were no injuries, the police said. | Officers later pursued a black car in which the suspects were reported to have fled the scene, whi…
(2026-04-16). Sculptor remolds clay modeling for new generation. ecns.cn The lively small clay figurines created for the Year of the Horse Spring Festival stand out among the traditional large sculptures of figures such as Guan Yu and Confucius at the Tianjin Clay Figure Zhang Studio in Dongli district, Tianjin.
(2026-04-16). Wednesday 4/15: Santa Cruz: Tax Day Protest. indybay.org Downtown Post Office, Front Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-16). Paper-cutting pioneer fuses scissors with software. ecns.cn By utilizing computer-aided layer decomposition to create 18-layer, three-dimensional paper-cuttings, Hao is elevating Yangliuqing paper-cutting to a recurring national gift on the world stage.
(2026-04-16). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2026 – Date: April 15, Time: 11:00 AM. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026.
(2026-04-16). How Israel benefits from funds earmarked for war industry. electronicintifada.net Firm owned by Elbit Systems boasts of going to the moon.
(2026-04-16). Tomgram: Steve Fraser, In Empire We Trust. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. I have to admit that it couldn't be stranger (or, given this country's history in my lifetime, do I mean less strange?) to be facing yet another all-American war, this time in Iran, fiercely labeled "Operation Epic Fury," …
(2026-04-16). Severe thunderstorms warning. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorms warning | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says there is a high likelihood of minor weather impacts, with severe thunderstorms expected over the escarpment and eastern Highveld of Mpumalanga on Thursday. | Severe thunderstorms may cause localised flooding and damage to infrastructure, informal settlements, property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock due to heavy downpours and strong damaging winds. | In addition, a surface trough, supported by an upper-air trough west of the country, will result in severe thunderstorms over the Khai-Ma and Hantam municipalities in the Northern Cape o…
(2026-04-16). Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached. al-monitor.com By Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with Iran to conclude the war is reached and signed in Islamabad, he might go, and that Iran has agreed to almost everything.Trump struck an optimistic tone about Iran as he spoke with reporters on the White House lawn on his way to a trip to Nevada and Arizona. He said he could extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire next week, but may not need to do so."If a deal is signed in Islamabad I may go," Trump said. "They want me."
(2026-04-16). Can Iran circumvent the US blockade? Routes and risks explained. newarab.com 
(2026-04-16). London mayor dodges Nakba march dispute between police, orgs. newarab.com 
London Mayor A spokesperson for Khan told The New Arab on Thursday, 16 April, that policing of protests is "an operational matter…
(2026-04-16). Iran War Powers Vote Fails House By One Vote, With One Democrat Opposed. truthout.org A resolution to rein in the U.S.'s war on Iran failed the House by one vote on Thursday, with only one Democrat voting against the legislation. House Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member Gregory Meeks's (D-New York) war powers resolution failed 214 to 213, in a largely party line vote. Conservative Democrat Rep. Jared Golden (Maine) was the only Democrat to join most Republicans in… |
(2026-04-16). Economists Slam Reform UK's 'Fantasy' Claims That 'Boriswave' Migrants Will Cost Households £20,000. bylinetimes.com Ahead of local elections in May, Reform UK has launched a fresh anti-migrant campaign claiming that the so-called 'Boriswave' of post-Brexit migrants will cost the UK £622 billion — or around £20,000 per household. | "We are standing on the edge of fiscal disaster," said Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's home affairs spokesperson. "The Boriswave is the legacy of Tory incompetence and Labour's open border ideology." | Nigel Farage echoed the claim in The Telegraph, describing migration as a "ticking economic timebomb" that would impose a "national bill" of £20,000 per household that "could bankrupt…
(2026-04-16). Animation highlights threat to children as casualties from explosive weapons in Sudan double. thecanary.co 
A new animated film from Save the Children highlights how children's lives are being torn apart by war, with life-long consequences, as the laws designed to keep them safe are repeatedly broken. British-Sudanese comedian Ola Labib narrates the 2-minute animation. It takes inspiration from the story of a family in Sudan living with the long-term […] | By
(2026-04-16). "Into the Wood Chipper" : Whistleblower's Inside Story of DOGE Shredding USAID, 14 Million May Die. democracynow.org 
A new book tells the inside story of the second Trump administration's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID. Its author, Nicholas Enrich, worked at USAID for over a decade before he was pushed out of the agency in early 2025, when the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency summarily cut its staff and funding. An estimated 14 million people are projected to die "unnecessarily" over the next five years due to these cuts, and nearly a million, mostly children, already have, says Enrich. His new memoir, Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account…
(2026-04-16). 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…
(2026-04-16). Chinese, Vietnamese top leaders attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam jointly attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-04-16). US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike. aljazeera.com The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are 'unlawful'.
(2026-04-16). South Africa is stabilising its sugar industry through deliberate reform and investment. sanews.gov.za South Africa is stabilising its sugar industry through deliberate reform and investment | By Moahlodi Maphori | Protecting livelihoods and safeguarding jobs in South Africa's sugar industry remains a key priority for government. The sector is a strategically important agricultural and agro-processing value chain, supporting more than 20,000 direct jobs across milling and cane-growing operations, while sustaining thousands of additional livelihoods in rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. | The industry continues to operate under severe pressure from challenging domestic and international market cond…
(2026-04-16). US Senate backs Trump's Iran war, shuts down Democratic push to stop conflict. geo.tv 
Members of US House of Representatives gather for fourth round of voting for new House Speaker on second day of 118th Congress at US Capitol in Washington, US, January 4, 2023. — ReutersSenate Republicans have blocked war powers measures four times.Almost all Republicans remain firmly…
(2026-04-16). Repair Is a Survival Skill Under Fascism. truthout.org "If we learn how to take these risks, and how to navigate conflict together, we are going to be so much stronger down the line, in our most difficult moments, when the stakes are unbelievably high. And if we can figure out how to stay together, in spite of our ____-ups and frustrations, we are going to have what we need most in a crisis, which is each other," says Movement Memos host Kelly Hayes. |
(2026-04-16). Is Syria's Sharaa poised to outdo Turkey in formalizing gains for Kurds? al-monitor.com Damascus is making limited but tangible progress in its engagement with Syrian Kurds, even as Ankara seeks to shape the terms of any settlement.
(2026-04-16). Financial majors step up AI-driven strategic overhaul. ecns.cn China's major banks and insurers are racing to embed artificial intelligence at the heart of their operations, ramping up intelligent computing and pushing technology from a back-office support function to a front-line engine powering financial services.
(2026-04-16). Newly revamped train offers travelers luxury of a star-rated hotel. ecns.cn An inaugural 12-day trip on a newly renovated five-star travel train set off from Wuhan, Hubei province, on Wednesday night, expecting to provide luxurious experiences for tourists.
(2026-04-16). US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector. newarab.com 
The The new punishment targets oil transport infrastructure by slapping "T…
(2026-04-16). Ukrainian authorities concerned about mobilization crisis. infobrics.org Zelensky's top official urges Ukrainians to accept forced recruitment policies.
(2026-04-16). Tone-deaf, expensive tourism songs draw a lot of flak. ecns.cn A government-funded tourism promotion song with a price tag of 3 million yuan ($440,000) has drawn criticism across China, with authorities noting that the costly project is not grounded in practical needs.
(2026-04-16). 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?
(2026-04-16). Heavenly Baba: Inside Ismael Loutfi's bold one-man comedy show. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-16). Brazil's fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention. aljazeera.com Alexandre Ramagem, who fled Brazil following his conviction for plotting a coup, was held by ICE in Florida on Monday.
(2026-04-16). Police stop Palestinians hiding in truck trying to enter Israel. newarab.com 
About 70 Palestinian men were found hiding inside a garbage truck by Israeli police as they attempted to cross into Israel from the Israeli police released footage showing the back of the truck when it was being opened late Monday, revealing the men tightly crammed inside the truck's waste compartment. Police are seen in the video, some with their weapons drawn, surrounding the truck. | Some of the men inside…
(2026-04-16). Record number of Democratic Senators vote to block Israel arms sales. haaretz.com Despite support from 40 of the 47 Democratic Senators – a historically significant increase in support – both of Bernie Sanders' measures were defeated…
(2026-04-16). China launches largest AI4S computing cluster with 60,000 chips. ecns.cn A new supercomputing cluster capable of handling the most demanding scientific AI tasks has gone live in Central China's Henan province, marking a major step forward in the country's push to integrate artificial intelligence with scientific research.
(2026-04-16). Man with a Van vs Removal Company: Which Is Better in London? thecanary.co 
Every Londoner has experienced boxes piled up by the door, a lease that expires on Friday, and the knowledge that you haven't really arranged for a moving car. The worst mistakes are made when you put things off till the last minute, and moving house is no exception. Whether you're moving a studio flat in […] | By
(2026-04-16). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-16). SF Mayor Lurie & DPH Threatens to Close Three Healthcare Centers, Including the Only One for Seniors. indybay.org San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie and his Department of Public Health are moving to shutdown 3 community healthcare centers including the only one for seniors with mental health problems.
(2026-04-16). Censorship of artist Basma al-Sharif continues: Germany's foreign ministry reprimands Goethe-Institut for showcasing her work. wsws.org State censorship efforts are once again being directed against an artist with Palestinian roots. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's (Christian Democratic Union, CDU) department has reprimanded the Goethe-Institut for allowing a work by Basma al-Sharif to be shown in an exhibition in Lithuania.
(2026-04-16). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: Student Registration Starts, Last Date April 30. ummid.com The Maharashtra Education Department has started from today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 online registration of FYJC 2026 or Class 11 students through official portal mahafyjcadmissions.in.
(2026-04-16). After Amazon worker dies at Troutdale, Oregon warehouse, management ordered employees to work around the body. wsws.org The death went unreported for a week before the online investigative outlet, the Western Edge, broke the story on April 13.
(2026-04-16). Watching US grip on global weapons market slowly slip away. responsiblestatecraft.org Several recent developments suggest that the longstanding dominance of the global arms market by the United States could be poised for decline, including in the Middle East. Given the way U.S. arms have been used in the region in this decade, a reduction in U.S. sales could be a plus for American security over the long-term. America's role in enabling violence in the Middle East is large, not only through cash sales to the Gulf States but through military aid to Israel. Israel has received over
(2026-04-16). In historic Senate vote, 75% of Democrats vote to block arms sales to Israel. mondoweiss.net 
In a historic vote, 75% of Senate Democrats backed an effort to block weapons to Israel. The resolutions failed, but the vote was the latest sign of Democrats' growing consensus against aid to Israel, as support for the country hits an all-time low.
(2026-04-16). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-04-16). Channel Island CSU CFA Professor Acquitted of All Charges After ICE Frame-up. indybay.org
(2026-04-16). Scorching Seas Stall Mangaluru Fishing, Losses Mount for Boat Owners. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-16). New DoD leader connected to firm that trained Khashoggi's killers. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-16). An important and far-reaching discussion with News X World (India) this morning. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-04-16). Explained: How a Chinese Satellite Boosted Iran's Strike Capability. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-16). War-Torn Global Economy Needs IMF Emergency Assistance. cepr.net
(2026-04-16). Gulbarga Welfare Society Strengthens Diaspora Ties at Riyadh Family Event. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-16). Is the US prepping for a military operation in Cuba? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-16). In Numbers: China's economic indicators in Q1 of 2026. ecns.cn
(2026-04-16). Barakah School records 100% CBSE class 10 pass; topper scores 96.4%. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-16). Iran's New Hormuz Weapon Will Outlast the War. juancole.com
(2026-04-16). They Always Tell You Why The Empire Uses Violence, But Never Why Its Enemies Do. thealtworld.com
(2026-04-16). Hungary election winner Magyar goes to meet President Sulyok. ecns.cn
(2026-04-16). Ullal to Kavoor, Kotekar to Mannagudda: ‚Çπ304 Cr Underground Power Plan for Mangaluru. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-16). French Ministers to Vote on Orcas' Fate. indybay.org
(2026-04-16). Research reveals that EU AI rules stop at its borders with little accountability for human rights impacts abroad. globalvoices.org
(2026-04-16). Trump says talks between Israeli, Lebanese leaders to be held Thursday. haaretz.com
(2026-04-16). Cámara de Comercio de Cuba convoca a intercambio con emprendedores en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Cámara de Comercio de la República de Cuba convocó este miércoles a emprendedores y empresarios al intercambio especial por el Día Mundial del Emprendimiento, previsto para el jueves 16 de abril en el Nodo Habana. | Precisó la institución desde su perfil en Facebook, que el encuentro, organizado junto al Instituto Nacional de Actores Económicos No Estatales (INAENE) y el Proyecto NAE, abordará avances y proyecciones de esa iniciativa, así como experiencias de asociación público‚Äëprivada. | Según los organizadores, la cita se inscribe en el Proyecto "Apoyo a los nuevos actores económicos para u…
(2026-04-16). Cuba ratifica amistad con la República Popular Democrática de Corea. radiohc.cu
(2026-04-16). Cubans prepare for International Workers' Day. radiohc.cu Under the slogan "The Homeland Defends Itself," union members and representatives of organizations and institutions in Santiago de Cuba have met in plenary session to plan actions leading up to the celebration of International Workers' Day. | The plenary session, which became a platform for reaffirming revolutionary principles and denouncing the blockade and the interventionist policies of the United States government, was led by the First Secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party, Beatriz Johnson Urrutia, and the General Secretary of the Cuban Workers' Federation here, Orlando Beltrán. | Beltr…
(2026-04-16). Evalúan recuperación tras incendio en hospital de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu 
El viceministro de Salud Pública de Cuba, Julio Guerra Izquierdo, encabeza un equipo multidisciplinario que evalúa los daños causados por el incendio ocurrido en el Hospital Provincial 'Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima', de Cienfuegos, en el centro-sur de Cuba. | En declaraciones al Periódico 5 de Septiembre, el vice titular destacó la rápida organización del centro y agradeció que no hubiera pérdida de vidas humanas.Estamos para ayudar en todo lo que sea posible al hospital en lo que ha sucedido. Nosotros creemos, en primer lugar, que la respuesta de todo el personal del hospital ha sido excelente, al igual que la de…
(2026-04-16). Kremlin: Rusia no querría ver a ningún país invadiendo Cuba. radiohc.cu El portavoz oficial del Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov aseveró este miércoles en una entrevista a India Today que Rusia no querría que ningún país invadiera Cuba. | Las afirmaciones del vocero se produjeron en medio de las amenazas de Donald Trump contra la nación caribeña.Cuba es un socio excepcional de Rusia, nuestro buen amigo. Y no nos gustaría ver a ningún país invadiendo Cuba, ni presionando a Cuba, ni aislándola desde el exterior, impidiendo que lleguen medicamentos a los niños cubanos ª, manifestó. | Peskov describió la grave situación que se vive actualmente en Cuba a raíz del bloqueo estadounidense y la cr…
(2026-04-16). CA State Capitol Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes – Slavery Era Banking Disclosure Featured. indybay.org California State Legislature joins growing notion of considering "Corporate Slavery Era Disclosure" proposals that adds weight to the UN-designated "gravest crime against humanity" as a matured financial debt, calling for restorative justice modalities that include direct compensatory payouts to a verified global class of descendants to trigger a new era of worldwide growth.
(2026-04-16). Gobierno de China reitera respaldo a Cuba frente a interferencia externa. radiohc.cu La Cancillería de China enfatizó este miércoles que Beijing se opone firmemente a la diplomacia coercitiva y apoyará firmemente a Cuba en la defensa de la soberanía nacional y en la oposición a la interferencia externa. | La declaración del portavoz Guo Jiakun se conoció luego de las últimas amenazas del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, sobre la isla y tras divulgarse en el gigante asiático entrevistas del mandatario cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, a varios medios de comunicación estadounidenses. | Previamente, la Cancillería china llamó a Estados Unidos a escuchar la voz de la justicia y de la comunidad inter…
(2026-04-16). 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.
(2026-04-16). Curry scores 35 as Warriors upset Clippers to extend playoff run. aljazeera.com Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors keep their NBA playoff hopes alive, eliminating LA Clippers from the play-in.
(2026-04-15). 52 Senators Vote Against Reining In Trump's War on Iran Despite Genocidal Threat. truthout.org The first attempt by Senate Democrats to pass a war powers resolution since President Donald Trump's genocidal threat against Iran last Tuesday has failed, despite the vast unpopularity of the war among the public and a looming deadline for the administration. Senators failed to advance the resolution, introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), in a 47 to 52 vote. |
(2026-04-15). IAEA flags N Korea nuke activity. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea is showing a "very serious increase" in its ability to produce atomic weapons, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday on a visit to Seoul. | The diplomatically isolated north is believed to operate multiple facilities for enriching uranium, a key step in making nuclear warheads, South Korea's spy agency has said. | They include one at the Yongbyon nuclear site, which Pyongyang purportedly decommissioned after talks but later reactivated in 2021. | "In our periodic assessments, we have been able to confirm that there's a rapid increase in the operations" of the Yongbyon reactor, Inter…
(2026-04-15). Trump's naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz actually targets China. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Most of Iranian oil — 96.7 percent — is destined for China. If you note this figure, you will realise that the Americans are really trying to choke off the supply of Iranian oil to China by blockading the Strait of Hormuz. This is a major part of the American containment…
(2026-04-15). Trump's extreme use of military is stirring a crisis of conscience among troops. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by 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…
(2026-04-15). Law firms helping migrants pose as gay to get asylum in UK: report. geo.tv 
This representational image shows commuters cross London Bridge, in London, Britain, January 13, 2025. — Reuters LONDON: A BBC undercover investigation has alleged that a network of immigration advisers, paralegals and associated intermediaries has been helping migrants…
(2026-04-15). The Last Thing He Told Me. whyy.org Nicolaj Coster-Waldau & Judy Greer talk with Patrick Stoner about making the second season of the series as the author was writing the sequel.
(2026-04-15). Talk World Radio: Howard Yaruss on Understandable Economics. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're joined by Howard Yaruss, an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who teaches at New York University. He has published a new edition of a book called Understandable …
(2026-04-15). China's foreign trade posts strongest start in five years. tribune.com.pk 
China's foreign trade surged to a record high in the first quarter of 2026, signalling renewed momentum in the world's second-largest economy despite a turbulent global backdrop marked by geopolitical tensions and slowing demand. | Official data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) showed that total imports and exports reached 11.84 trillion yuan ($1.63 trillion) in the January-March period, marking a 15% year-on-year increase. This is the first time China's first-quarter trade has exceeded the 11 trillion yuan mark, while the growth rate is the fastest in nearly five years. | According to X…
(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). US Edges Closer to Popular Vote Deciding Winner of Presidential Elections. portside.org US Edges Closer to Popular Vote Deciding Winner of Presidential Elections |
(2026-04-15). Shehbaz orders action against over-invoicing. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the relevant authorities to immediately take legal action against all individuals involved in the illegal practice of over-invoicing. | Chairing a review meeting regarding Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the prime minister noted with concern that from 2017 to 2022, the illegal practice of over-invoicing continued, and the relevant institutions remained consistently negligent in performing their duties. | He also directed the authorities concerned to identify those responsible for negligence and to accelerate departmental proceedings against them. | During the…
(2026-04-15). US jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly. aljazeera.com The verdict could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.
(2026-04-15). Sunderland Left Alliance to host May Day heritage festival. thecanary.co 
A day of family fun, unity and heritage is coming to Wearside this May Day Weekend. On Saturday 2 May, Sunderland Left Alliance will host Sunderland May Day Fest in the heart of the city centre. The event, running across two locations in Sunniside, will celebrate Sunderland's May Day heritage. From 11am — 2pm Port […] | By
(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 …