presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Iran warns any attack on its ports will make every Persian Gulf port insecure Iran's military has warned that any threat to the country's ports would trigger a broader regional response, declaring that no port in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman would remain secure if Iranian ports are targeted.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Yemen may close key Red Sea strait amid US threats to blockade Iran: Report "If the US moves to impose a blockade on Iranian ports and Iran starts feeling the pain, the Houthis are very likely to escalate in the Bab el-Mandeb," he told the Associated Press. | | The analyst warned that restrictions in Bab el-Mandeb would add "another layer" of pressure on the global shipping industry.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Iran's VP hails Spain's 'humanitarian' stance in opposing US-Israeli aggression Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has underscored the importance of standing resolutely against aggression, praising Spain's "humanitarian" stance in opposing US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic.
2026-04-12: The Outlook Is Bleak as the US Lacks the Basic Skills For Diplomacy in Islamabad
THE OUTLOOK IS BLEAK AS THE US LACKS THE BASIC SKILLS FOR DIPLOMACY IN ISLAMABAD
2026-04-12: America's Suez Crisis (w/ Alastair Crooke) | The Chris Hedges Report
Recorded simultaneously with the recent failed USA-Iran negotiation meeting, but is still a very much a worthwhile discussion to learn from the insights and background knowledge of two titans of geopolitical analyses.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-12). Israeli attacl on Tehran synagogue proves complete hatred for Irans Jews: Jewish MP The Israeli regime's missile strike on a synagogue in central Tehran on Tuesday proves its "complete hatred" for the Jewish community of Iran and exposes its false claims of protecting Jews worldwide, says a senior Iranian lawmaker.
filmsforaction.org (2026-04-12). Are We Good Americans Somehow, someway, we all have to contribute to stopping the mayhem. It is not enough to just say we don't like it.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-12). Foreign journalists visit historic Abrishami Synagogue, explore Jewish life in Iran Foreign journalists visiting Iran have toured the historic Abrishami Synagogue in central Tehran to catch a glimpse of Jewish life, a side of the country rarely seen in international media.
presstv.ir (2026-04-11). Netanyahu requests delay in corruption trial testimony amid Iran ceasefire Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the court responsible for his corruption trial to postpone his testimony, citing "security concerns."
His lawyer made the request in a court filing on Friday.
silive.com (2026-04-11). Grandpa has gone mad: MAGA in tatters as Trump, top names at each others throatsOn Truth Social, Trump said that the MAGA rebels "have one thing in common, Low IQs." | Owens on social media wrote: "It may be time to put Grandpa up in a home."
2026-04-11: Israeli media holds countdown clock for destroying Iran
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the Israeli role in pushing Trump into war on Iran, and Israel's excitement about his pledge to destroy Iran's "entire civilization."
2026-04-11: Iranians defend historic bridges against US-Israel bombings
Independent journalist Ahmad Saadaldin of PropandCo joins The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal to discuss his reporting from Iran, and the people's defense of historic sites threatened by US President Donald Trump, who vowed to destroy the "entire civilization" of Iran.
aljazeera.com (2026-04-13). Trump says Iranian ships to be 'eliminated' as US naval blockade begins Iran has suggested that the United States blockade on Iranian ports will only hurt the international economy after President Donald Trump ordered a naval siege against the country.Trump's psycho-emotional breakdowns and desperate subservience to Israel, for many obvious reasons, are leading the world to the worst of times. Without any government or 'United Nations' oversight, who can stop the madness of an authoritarian tyrant?
newrepublic.com (2026-04-13). MAGA Freaks Out After Trump Posts AI Photo of Himself as Jesus Trump leapt into hot water with his Christian fans Sunday, when he posted an AI-generated image of himself as literal Jesus on Truth Social.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Russia warns Trump's threats against Strait of Hormuz will roil global marketsRussia has warned of "negative" consequences for global markets following US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Not a fan of Pope: Trump attacks Catholic leader following criticism over US-Israeli war on Iran US President Donald Trump has attacked Pope Leo XIV for his condemnation of the US-Israeli aggression on Iran, saying he is not a fan of the Catholic leader.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Iran-Pakistan transit corridor begins operations with first export shipment Trade activity through the newly launched Pakistan-Iran transit corridor has officially started, marked by the dispatch of the first export consignment from Pakistan.
the-independent.com (2026-04-12). Over 500 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration More than 500 people have been arrested during a mass protest in central London against the ban on Palestine Action, with police confirming all detentions were for showing support for a proscribed organisation.
presstv.ir (2026-04-12). Pezeshkian, Putin discuss ways to restore regional peace after US talks fail The Iranian Presidency Office said in a statement that Pezeshkian and Putin had discussed their viewpoints about how to boost security and stability in the West Asia region.
presstv.ir (2026-04-11). Lebanon: 357 martyred during 3 days of Israeli strikes Lebanon's health ministry says as many as 357 people have been martyred during Israeli strikes across Lebanon over the past three days.
According to a statement issued by the ministry on Friday, 1,223 others have also been wounded as a result of the attacks.
2026-04-11: Unifil Flees South Lebanon, as Zionists Accelerate Genocide
Laith Marouf & Hadi Hotait inspect locations in south Lebanon attacked by the Jewish Colony, from the Nabatieh Region to Tyre on the coast. UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) is a UN peacekeeping mission established in 1978 to monitor Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon to restore peace.
2026-04-10: Iran inflicts costly blows to US, with Jon Elmer
Jon Elmer covers week six of the US-Israeli war against Iran and the Axis of Resistance retaliation across the region. He breaks down Hizballah's combat footage from the defense of South Lebanon.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Iran warns any attack on its ports will make every Persian Gulf port insecure Iran's military has warned that any threat to the country's ports would trigger a broader regional response, declaring that no port in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman would remain secure if Iranian ports are targeted.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Yemen may close key Red Sea strait amid US threats to blockade Iran: Report "If the US moves to impose a blockade on Iranian ports and Iran starts feeling the pain, the Houthis are very likely to escalate in the Bab el-Mandeb," he told the Associated Press. | | The analyst warned that restrictions in Bab el-Mandeb would add "another layer" of pressure on the global shipping industry.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Iran's VP hails Spain's 'humanitarian' stance in opposing US-Israeli aggression Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has underscored the importance of standing resolutely against aggression, praising Spain's "humanitarian" stance in opposing US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic.
2026-04-12: The Outlook Is Bleak as the US Lacks the Basic Skills For Diplomacy in Islamabad
THE OUTLOOK IS BLEAK AS THE US LACKS THE BASIC SKILLS FOR DIPLOMACY IN ISLAMABAD
2026-04-12: America's Suez Crisis (w/ Alastair Crooke) | The Chris Hedges Report
Recorded simultaneously with the recent failed USA-Iran negotiation meeting, but is still a very much a worthwhile discussion to learn from the insights and background knowledge of two titans of geopolitical analyses.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-12). Israeli attacl on Tehran synagogue proves complete hatred for Irans Jews: Jewish MP The Israeli regime's missile strike on a synagogue in central Tehran on Tuesday proves its "complete hatred" for the Jewish community of Iran and exposes its false claims of protecting Jews worldwide, says a senior Iranian lawmaker.
filmsforaction.org (2026-04-12). Are We Good Americans Somehow, someway, we all have to contribute to stopping the mayhem. It is not enough to just say we don't like it.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-12). Foreign journalists visit historic Abrishami Synagogue, explore Jewish life in Iran Foreign journalists visiting Iran have toured the historic Abrishami Synagogue in central Tehran to catch a glimpse of Jewish life, a side of the country rarely seen in international media.
presstv.ir (2026-04-11). Netanyahu requests delay in corruption trial testimony amid Iran ceasefire Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the court responsible for his corruption trial to postpone his testimony, citing "security concerns."
His lawyer made the request in a court filing on Friday.
silive.com (2026-04-11). Grandpa has gone mad: MAGA in tatters as Trump, top names at each others throatsOn Truth Social, Trump said that the MAGA rebels "have one thing in common, Low IQs." | Owens on social media wrote: "It may be time to put Grandpa up in a home."
2026-04-11: Israeli media holds countdown clock for destroying Iran
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the Israeli role in pushing Trump into war on Iran, and Israel's excitement about his pledge to destroy Iran's "entire civilization."
2026-04-11: Iranians defend historic bridges against US-Israel bombings
Independent journalist Ahmad Saadaldin of PropandCo joins The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal to discuss his reporting from Iran, and the people's defense of historic sites threatened by US President Donald Trump, who vowed to destroy the "entire civilization" of Iran.
aljazeera.com (2026-04-13). Trump says Iranian ships to be 'eliminated' as US naval blockade begins Iran has suggested that the United States blockade on Iranian ports will only hurt the international economy after President Donald Trump ordered a naval siege against the country.Trump's psycho-emotional breakdowns and desperate subservience to Israel, for many obvious reasons, are leading the world to the worst of times. Without any government or 'United Nations' oversight, who can stop the madness of an authoritarian tyrant?
newrepublic.com (2026-04-13). MAGA Freaks Out After Trump Posts AI Photo of Himself as Jesus Trump leapt into hot water with his Christian fans Sunday, when he posted an AI-generated image of himself as literal Jesus on Truth Social.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Russia warns Trump's threats against Strait of Hormuz will roil global marketsRussia has warned of "negative" consequences for global markets following US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Not a fan of Pope: Trump attacks Catholic leader following criticism over US-Israeli war on Iran US President Donald Trump has attacked Pope Leo XIV for his condemnation of the US-Israeli aggression on Iran, saying he is not a fan of the Catholic leader.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Iran-Pakistan transit corridor begins operations with first export shipment Trade activity through the newly launched Pakistan-Iran transit corridor has officially started, marked by the dispatch of the first export consignment from Pakistan.
the-independent.com (2026-04-12). Over 500 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration More than 500 people have been arrested during a mass protest in central London against the ban on Palestine Action, with police confirming all detentions were for showing support for a proscribed organisation.
presstv.ir (2026-04-12). Pezeshkian, Putin discuss ways to restore regional peace after US talks fail The Iranian Presidency Office said in a statement that Pezeshkian and Putin had discussed their viewpoints about how to boost security and stability in the West Asia region.
presstv.ir (2026-04-11). Lebanon: 357 martyred during 3 days of Israeli strikes Lebanon's health ministry says as many as 357 people have been martyred during Israeli strikes across Lebanon over the past three days.
According to a statement issued by the ministry on Friday, 1,223 others have also been wounded as a result of the attacks.
2026-04-11: Unifil Flees South Lebanon, as Zionists Accelerate Genocide
Laith Marouf & Hadi Hotait inspect locations in south Lebanon attacked by the Jewish Colony, from the Nabatieh Region to Tyre on the coast. UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) is a UN peacekeeping mission established in 1978 to monitor Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon to restore peace.
2026-04-10: Iran inflicts costly blows to US, with Jon Elmer
Jon Elmer covers week six of the US-Israeli war against Iran and the Axis of Resistance retaliation across the region. He breaks down Hizballah's combat footage from the defense of South Lebanon.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). Pope Leo pledges to continue to speak out against war after Trump attack
Pope Leo XIV says he will continue to speak out against war and suffering after US President Donald Trump said he was not "a fan of the pope" over the pontiff's condemnation of the US-Israeli aggression against Iran. | | The Pope told reporters aboard the papal flight to Algiers on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after Trump's direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-13). China says end of US hostilities against Iran only solution to Hormuz crisis 
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that "the root cause of disruptions to navigation in the strait lies in the conflict involving Iran." | | "The way to resolve this issue is to achieve a ceasefire and end hostilities as soon as possible," he said, urging all parties to remain calm and exercise restraint.
newrepublic.com (2026-04-13). NATO Dumps Cold Water on Trump Claim About Hormuz Strait BlockadeNATO has no intention of cooperating in the military endeavor, despite Donald Trump's repeated insistence that "many other countries" plan to help U.S. forces take control of the vital oil tradeway.
timesnownews.com (2026-04-13). Iran Israel War Live Updates: Drone Assaults, Air Strikes; IDF and Hezbollah Battle It Out as Ceasefire Collapses
IDF Dismantles Hezbollah Tunnel Route in South Lebanon | Drone Assault, Air Strikes Escalate Israel-Hezbollah Conflict | CENTCOM to Enforce Hormuz Blockade Post-7:30 PM IST | Drone Intercept Debris Strikes Dalton Industrial Park Facility
(2026-04-13). Iran says Gulf ports are 'either for everyone or for no one'. tribune.com.pk 
The unified command of the Iranian armed forces said the ports in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman are "either for everyone or for no one", state broadcaster IRIB reported, according to Al Jazeera. | "The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran consider defending the legal rights of our country a natural and legal duty, and accordingly, exercising the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the territorial waters of our country is the natural right of the Iranian nation," IRIB cited Iran's forces as stating. | Al Jazeera reported that the forces' statement read "Enemy-affiliated vessels" will h…
(2026-04-13). Pakistan reportedly used decoy fighter jets to avoid Israel attacking Iranian negotiators. thecanary.co 
Pakistan have reportedly used fighter jets and intelligence to thwart an alleged plan by Israel to shoot down the jet carrying Iran's highly-qualified negotiators attending talks with Donald Trump's relatives and golf buddies. Israel's plans to kill Iran's top surviving team in order to thwart talks were already known, but supposedly shelved under pressure from […] | By
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). US moves to block Iranian ports as Tehran threatens retaliatory strikes on Gulf hubs. scmp.com The United States on Monday moved to implement a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping corridors, after US-Iran peace talks failed over the weekend, but questions persist over how fully the measures can be enforced and what they will mean in practice. | Despite concerns of escalation, Pakistan, which has acted as mediator in the peace negotiations, continued efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict, including a phone call with China's Foreign…
(2026-04-13). Iran accuses US of derailing Islamabad talks after near agreement. tribune.com.pk 
Iran accused the United States early Monday of derailing talks in Islamabad after the two sides had come close to reaching an agreement. "We engaged with the US in good faith to end the war," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement. | He said the parties had been "just inches away" from an "Islamabad MoU" before encountering "maximalism, shifting goalposts and a blockade" from the US side. "Good will begets good will. Enmity begets enmity," Araghchi added. | In intensive talks at highest level in 47 years, Iran engaged with U.S in good faith to end war. | But when just inches away from "Isl…
(2026-04-13). U.S., Iran fail to reach a deal after talks in Pakistan. ecns.cn The United States and Iran have failed to reach any agreement after 21 hours of talks that concluded on Sunday in Pakistan, putting a fragile two-week ceasefire at grave risk as the six-week-old conflict, which has killed thousands and sent global oil prices soaring, hangs in the balance.
(2026-04-13). US-EU tensions erupt over Iran war as France holds back-channel talks with China. wsws.org Trump's denunciations of the Macron government reveal the irreconcilable conflicts between the major imperialist powers underlying US imperialism's war of aggression against Iran.
(2026-04-13). China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears. scmp.com China's reported decision to halt sulphuric acid exports, together with the failure of peace talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, risks driving prices higher and disrupting global mining and fertiliser supply chains that have few readily available alternatives. | Beijing had indicated it would halt shipments of sulphuric acid from May, according to reports from Acuity Commodities and Bloomberg, though no official announcement has been made. Economists said food security sat…
(2026-04-13). Trump's Hormuz blockade may target China along with Iran. scmp.com The US announced a blockade against ships calling at Iranian ports, ramping up pressure on the Middle East nation after marathon peace talks over the weekend ended without a deal. | Action was due to start Monday at 10am New York time (10pm Hong Kong), according to US Central Command. Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports won't be affected, it said. President Donald Trump had earlier said that the blockade would cover all ships using the vital waterway.
(2026-04-13). Trump says he's 'fine' if Iran skips talks after negotiations fail, says ceasefire holding well. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews near Washington DC that he is "fine" if Iran doesn't return to negotiations | "I don't care if they come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine," Trump said, a day after the US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan failed to reach a deal. He added that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is "holding well". | .@POTUS on negotiations with Iran: "I don't care if they come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine." pic.twitter.com/iQEV428A6F | — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 13, 2026 | Trump said ‚Å he believed Ira…
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Pakistan making efforts to revive failed US-Iran peace talks. newarab.com 
A source from the
(2026-04-13). Trump orders naval blockade: US to block maritime traffic to Iranian ports as peace talks collapse in Islamabad. ptcnews.tv Trump orders naval blockade: The US Central Command has said it will start blocking ships at Iranian ports from April 13 at 10 a.m. ET. The blockade will apply equally to ships from all countries ente | Trump orders naval blockade: US to block maritime traffic to Iranian ports as peace talks collapse in Islamabad…
(2026-04-13). Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Iran After Failed Talks, Iran Threatens Retaliation in Gulf. democracynow.org 
Ship traffic has been halted again in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump ordered the U.S. military to begin a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas starting Monday at 10 a.m. ET. Iran denounced Trump's move as an illegal act amounting to "piracy" and has threatened to strike Gulf ports in retaliation. Trump ordered the blockade after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war following 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. Global oil prices jumped after Trump announced the blockade. | Ervand Abrahamian, professor emeritus of history at the Graduate Center…
(2026-04-13). Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade. tribune.com.pk 
Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between the US and Iran over the weekend, shipping data showed. | US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. | US Central Command said US forces would begin implementing the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian po…
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Why Vance couldn't stop the Trump train wreck an Iranian perspective. asiapacificreport.nz 
IRNA News Agency When news reports first indicated that US Vice-President JD Vance was going to lead the Americans in the negotiations with Iran, the country the US and Israel are waging a foolish war against, there was a sense that someone even as young him may have recognised the train wreck that Donald Trump…
(2026-04-13). Global Oil Prices Jump After US-Iran Negotiations Fail in Less Than 24 Hours. truthout.org Ship traffic has been halted again in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump ordered the U.S. military to begin a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas starting Monday at 10 a.m. ET. Iran denounced Trump's move as an illegal act amounting to "piracy" and has threatened to strike Gulf ports in retaliation. Trump ordered the blockade after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal… |
(2026-04-13). Iran mocks Trump's 'reverse blockade' plan: so absurd there's no meme for it. thecanary.co 
Iran are mocking Donald Trump's claim he is planning to impose a blockade on ships leaving or entering the Strait of Hormuz if Iran doesn't give up its own control of who can pass along its coastline. Trump made the threat after his 'three stooges' team of amateur negotiators failed to bluster Iran's diplomats into […] | By
(2026-04-13). Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, more hangings feared: NGOs. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 and now risks hanging more in the wake of the war against the US and Israel, two NGOs said Monday, urging the West to put capital punishment "at the heart" of any negotiations with Tehran. | The number of executions represented an increase of 68 percent on the 975 people Iran put to death in 2024, and also included 48 women, Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Paris-based Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) said in their joint annual report. | If the Islamic republic "survives the current crisis, there is a serious risk that executions will be…
(2026-04-13). Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel meeting with Israel in Washington. scmp.com Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday urged Lebanon to cancel a planned meeting with Israel in Washington the following day, reiterating his group's rejection of direct negotiations with its foe. | "We reject negotiations with the usurping Israeli entity … We call for a historic and heroic stance by cancelling this negotiating meeting," Qassem, whose Iran-backed group has been at war with Israel since March 2, said in a televised address.
(2026-04-13). Dozens arrested in New York as protesters demand US blocks sale of bombs to Israel. scmp.com Nearly 100 protesters were arrested during a demonstration on Monday calling on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of thousands of US bombs to Israel. | Led by the anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, the crowd of hundreds initially attempted to stage a sit-in inside the Manhattan offices of the two Democratic lawmakers they accused of abetting Israel's intensifying attacks in Lebanon and the US-Israel war on Iran.
(2026-04-13). Israel's restriction of aid into Gaza leads to critical shortages in bread, baby formula, and water. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's continued restriction of aid into Gaza has cut bread production by half as hospitals run out of baby formula and water supplies run low. Doctors warn that surging malnutrition cases among children may irreversibly harm an entire generation.
(2026-04-13). Headlines for April 13, 2026. democracynow.org President Trump Announces Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Israeli Strike Kills Infant Girl During Her Father's Funeral in Lebanon, At Least Seven Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes in Gaza, Police Arrest Over 500 Palestine Action Activists in London, President Trump Slams Pope Leo as Too Liberal and "Weak on Crime", Trump Admin Fires Immigration Judges Who Dismissed Cases Against Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi, Hungarian Far-Right Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat in Parliamentary Election, Amnesty International: Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Over 100 Civilian…
(2026-04-13). Gaza's land looters turn destruction into opportunity for profit. newarab.com 
Imad explained that encroachment on both public and private land has increased significantly since the The situation has been further aggravated after the Israeli army targeted law enforcement agencies, and influential families seized control of multiple properties, renting or managing them without the owners' permission. | "It has become a phenomenon," Imad said. "The collapse of law enforcement, caused by Israeli targeting of civilian infrastructure, turned government lands into easy spo…
(2026-04-13). Israel kills three people in Gaza following new ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
An Israeli airstrike killed Medics said the strike had hit a group of men outside a school in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. | At Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, the bodies of those killed lay on the ground in white sh…
(2026-04-13). Thursday 4/16: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-13). Will Orban's defeat in Hungary lead to EU sanctions on Israel. newarab.com 
This has raised fresh questions about whether the bloc could now move toward sanctions given Israel's continued attacks and violations of international law in Gaza and Lebanon. | Orban's relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went beyond routine diplomacy. | Netanyahu openly aligned himself with t…
(2026-04-13). Global Sumud Flotilla heads from Barcelona to break Gaza blockade. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A group of 39 boats known as the Global Sumud Flotilla has set sail from Barcelona to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, with organisers saying more vessels are expected to join along the route — making this their largest mission so far, reports Al Jazeera. Israeli security forces illegally intercepted and detained…
(2026-04-13). New Zealand protests against war on Iran, Lebanon and Gaza. wsws.org Thousands of people joined protests to denounce New Zealand's alliance with the US and government silence on US and Israeli war crimes. The organisers, however, promoted illusions in Labour and the Greens.
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Failure to Stop Israel's Genocide in Gaza Has Allowed It to Expand Into Lebanon. truthout.org While the world's attention is focused on the U.S.-Israeli aggression in Iran and Donald Trump's genocidal proclamations, Israel is perpetrating genocide in Lebanon. Trump threatened genocide in Iran on April 7, stating, "A whole civilization will die tonight." The next day, he agreed to a two-week ceasefire. In response, Israel almost immediately intensified its assault on Lebanon… |
(2026-04-13). Activistas europeos impulsan nueva flotilla humanitaria hacia Gaza. cubadebate.cu La Global Sumud Flotilla se prepara para zarpar rumbo a la Franja de Gaza, en lo que sus organizadores describen como la mayor iniciativa marítima internacional para desafiar el bloqueo impuesto al territorio palestino. La acción pretende llevar ayuda humanitaria a la población gazatí y visibilizar la crisis que enfrenta ese territorio…
(2026-04-13). Thursday 4/16: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-13). Judge drops Trump's US$10 billion Epstein report lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch. scmp.com A federal judge dismissed US President Donald Trump's US$10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on Monday over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. | US District Judge Darrin P. Gayles in Florida wrote in the order that Trump had failed to make the argument that the article was published with the intent to be malicious but gave the president a chance to file an amended complaint.
(2026-04-13). YouTube bans Iran Lego channel that linked Trump to Epstein. thecanary.co 
Iran has proven to be incredibly resilient in their ability to defend themselves against the US and Israel's war. Their resistance hasn't been limited to the battlefield either. Surprising many, Iran has deployed wartime propaganda that's even proving popular with their supposed enemies. This is no mean feat. And out of all the propaganda they've […] | By
(2026-04-13). Chorus Grows for US President Trump's Impeachment. ummid.com The reticence expressed by Democrats about removing President Donald Trump from office — even after he ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and attacked Iran without seeking congressional approval, quickly fell away after his latest threat to Iran.
(2026-04-13). Olga àÅlvarez: There Is No 'Absolute Absence' of President Maduro; Venezuela Can Intensify Its Assets Defense. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( àÅlvarez shared these remarks during an interview on the program A Pulso, broadcast Friday night on the state-owned channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV). | According to àÅlvarez, the argument of an alleged absolute absence is an ill-intentioned in…
(2026-04-13). US deploys warships to Strait of Hormuz, announces Iran blockade. wsws.org U.S. Central Command announced Sunday that American warships will begin blockading all maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian ports on Monday at 10: 00 a.m. Eastern Time.
(2026-04-13). US Announces Blockade on Iran (and China): How Why This Risks Global Escalation. thealtworld.com The US has announced a blockade of all maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz originating from Iran or having agreed with Iran for passage; | This is the full implementation of Washington's initial objective for waging war with Iran, an oil blockade of not only China but also much of the multipolar world; | The US' primary geopolitical objective is global hegemony and the only way it can achieve this objective is by dragging the rest of the rising multipolar world down relative to US power and wealth; | The primary means to do this is by targeting the life blood of modern civilization which is energy;…
(2026-04-13). U.S. signals add to instability in Hormuz shipping: report. ecns.cn The photo released on July 21, 2019 shows the British oil tanker"Stena Impero"surrounded by speedboats of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corpsin the Strait of Hormuz, Iran..A total of 172 crude oil tankers are currently en route to the region.
(2026-04-13). Romania approves US military surge for war against Iran amid deepening domestic crisis. wsws.org Romania is playing an increasingly central role in the war offensives of US imperialism in the Middle East and of NATO against Russia in Ukraine.
(2026-04-13). Almost all Russian staff pulled from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant. newarab.com 
Russia has withdrawn almost all its staff from Iran's sole nuclear power plant, built and operated with help from Moscow, the head of Russia's atomic energy agency said Monday. | "We began the final rotation at the Bushehr station," Alexei Likhachev said, adding that 108 people were evacuated while just 20 – top managers and those responsible for equipment safety – remained at the station. | Russia began evacuating its staff from the plant due to the threat of airstrikes amid the Moscow has warned that attacks near the plant ri…
(2026-04-13). How the Israeli-US War on Iran has spurred Nuclear Proliferation. juancole.com
(2026-04-13). SEP/IYSSE public meeting in Sri Lanka:‚ÄÜStop the US—Israel War Against Iran! wsws.org The meeting in Hatton on April 26 will discuss the real aims of US imperialism, the complicity of Sri Lanka's ruling elite in the widening war, and the socialist strategy that must be adopted to fight against war.
(2026-04-13). EconoScope | U.S.-Israeli war on Iran costs $2 billion per day, driving up global costs. ecns.cn The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is hitting ordinary Americans in their wallets, with rising gasoline prices, more expensive food, higher mortgage rates, and a surge in fertilizer costs.
(2026-04-13). US-Iran Wobbly Ceasefire Wobbles Down. ummid.com With no side caring for the other side's core demands the proposed two-week ceasefire in the Israel—US war against Iran, which started just a day before, appears to be on the verge of collapse.
(2026-04-13). Geopolitical tensions may bolster Hong Kong office demand as Gulf capital looks east. scmp.com Hong Kong's reputation as a safe haven could be reinforced by the geopolitical shock waves from the US-Israel conflict with Iran, potentially supporting demand for premium office space in its core business districts, according to analysts. | While the city was not insulated from global uncertainty, it could benefit over the medium term as Gulf investors reassessed geographic diversification and sought stable financial hubs, said Jack Tong, director of research and consultancy at Savills Hong…
(2026-04-13). THE WAR THEY STARTED—AND LOST: HOW THE U.S. AND ISRAEL TRIGGERED A CRISIS THEY CAN'T CONTROL. scheerpost.com Based on reporting and analysis from Consortium News — "The World This Week: Will the War End?" (April 11, 2026) On April 11, independent outlet Consortium News aired a stark assessment of the war on Iran—one that cuts through official narratives and exposes a far more dangerous reality. Hosted by Joe Lauria and featuring Pulitzer …
(2026-04-13). Reports Say the US and Israel May Restart Bombing Campaign in Iran. news.antiwar.com The US and Israel may restart the bombing campaign against Iran just days into a two-week ceasefire, according to US and Israeli media reports. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump is considering launching "limited" strikes against Iran as part of a pressure campaign that includes a blockade on Iranian ports, though any "limited" …
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Israelis oppose Iran truce, divided over whether to respect it. newarab.com 
Nearly two-thirds of Israelis oppose the Iran ceasefire but the public is divided over whether Israel should respect the two-week truce or resume attacks on Iran, according to a poll from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. | The poll was the first national survey of Israelis conducted after the U.S. and Iran agreed last week to a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, the survey's authors said. The ceasefire has halted U.S. and Isr…
(2026-04-13). The War in Iran as International Terrorism. fpif.org A couple of wars ago, when I gave readings from my book Now, welcome to Operation Epic Fu…
(2026-04-13). Trump Says Jesus Photo Shows Him as Red Cross Doctor — a Group Bombed in His War. truthout.org After Donald Trump faced a deluge of criticism for posting an AI-generated photo that appeared to depict him as Jesus Christ, the U.S. president backtracked on Monday, dubiously claimed that the photo actually showed him as a doctor with the Red Cross — a humanitarian group that has been relentlessly attacked amid Trump's war on Iran. On Sunday night, Trump posted a tirade against Pope Leo… |
(2026-04-13). Pope Leo Continues to Criticize War After Trump Attacks Him in Social Media Rant. truthout.org Pope Leo XIV on Monday said he would not back off his criticism of President Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran after the president targeted him with an unhinged late-night social media rant. In a Sunday Truth Social post, Trump accused Pope Leo of being "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," even though dealing with crime and running U.S. foreign policy are not part of the pope'… |
(2026-04-13). Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops. truthout.org As President Donald Trump increasingly uses the U.S. military to carry out his agenda through brute force, organizations that provide counseling services for U.S. servicemembers are reporting growing numbers of calls. These calls have further spiked in response to Trump's war on Iran, one of the most unpopular in U.S. history. The United States has carried out the war through intense attacks… |
(2026-04-13). As US Kills 5 in Boat Strike, Trump Threatens Iran With Same Killing "System" truthout.org The U.S. military announced that it had carried out another attack on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Saturday, bringing the total death toll of its boat strike campaign to 168 people as President Donald Trump threatens the same "system" of attacks against Iran, despite the ceasefire. U.S. Southern Command, also known as SOUTHCOM, posted a video of the strike on social media. |
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). In Numbers: Spanish PM's visit expected to deepen China-Spain ties. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15. This marks Sanchez's fourth visit to China in a four-year period, and it represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year.
(2026-04-13). Boycott newsroom liars and restore Australia's absent self-assurance. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-13). Award-winning tragicomedic film by Croatian director traces the birth of fascism. globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-13). Outpouring of Support for Salah Sarsour as Hundreds Line Memorial Drive in Milwaukee Demanding Freedom From ICE Concentration Camp (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
All photos by Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement April 12, 2026 in Milwaukee Mailing address to send letters to Salah Sarsour: 611 East Jackson St.Brazil, Indiana 46834 LaunchGood link for legal defense fund: it.ly/freesalah All photos by Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement April 12, 2026 in Milwaukee All photos by Wisconsin Bail Out The People …
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Happer, Lindzen, Koonin Letter to the Federal Judicial Center. wattsupwiththat.com Because the "How Science Works" chapter was written in large part to support the now-withdrawn climate chapter—and because it departs so dramatically from the Manual's tradition of neutrality—we respectfully recommend that it also be withdrawn before federal and state judges are mistakenly led to use it to admit or exclude scientific evidence, and its false science contaminates what we understand is more than 1,000 climate-related cases in state and federal courts.
(2026-04-13). 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).
(2026-04-13). US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). April 12, 1861, Confederate Forces Fired on Fort Sumter. portside.org April 12, 1861, Confederate Forces Fired on Fort Sumter |
(2026-04-13). Russia's 'shadow fleet' makes mockery of UK naval power. responsiblestatecraft.org Few things provoke British politicians into fits of rage more than mention of Russia's "shadow fleet." Yet last week's impotent tracking of Russian tankers in the English Channel illustrates that Britain doesn't have the means to do much about it.On 9 April, two Russian "shadow" oil tankers were
(2026-04-13). Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon. truthout.org A federal judge has found that an interim Department of Defense (DOD) policy — which replaced a similar policy that sought to restrict journalists' access to Pentagon sources earlier this year — violates First Amendment press freedoms and is therefore unlawful and unenforceable. The original policy had restricted journalists by barring them from entering the Pentagon and speaking with… |
(2026-04-13). GB News Hosts Reform UK and Conservative Politicians and Activists Posing as Ordinary Voters. bylinetimes.com 
GB News has repeatedly platformed Conservative and Reform candidates, councillors, and activists under the guise of being members of the public — often without informing viewers of their political affiliations, a Byline Times investigation has found. | The findings raise questions about how the channel acts as a potential springboard for prospective parliamentary and council candidates on the political right. |
| 'People's Panel': | The phenomenon goes back to the channel's earlier days. A Sunday show hosted by Camilla Tominey, first aired in January 2023, featured a "people's panel". | Ann…
(2026-04-13). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-13). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/…
(2026-04-13). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-13). Doncaster bus drivers at First South Yorkshire extend strike over pay parity. wsws.org The struggle cannot be left to a Unite union apparatus that has tolerated gagging orders, intimidation, and repeatedly isolated disputes. Leadership must be taken into the hands of democratically elected rank-and-file committees.
(2026-04-13). Comicomment: Do not let the nuclear tide breach the rampart of peace. ecns.cn Those who play with fire will eventually get burned; those who ride the waves with nuclear ambitions will ultimately be swallowed by the surging tide of nuclear proliferation risks.
(2026-04-13). China develops key composite module for reusable spacecraft. ecns.cn China on Saturday unveiled a composite propulsion module for reusable spacecraft, marking a breakthrough in manufacturing large-scale composite structures for space applications, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-04-13). Comicomment: Japan's nuclear ambitions risk self-destruction. ecns.cn The proliferation of neo-militarism in Japan has become a real menace. Should an evil tiger be unleashed from its cage, it would inevitably wreak havoc far and wide, and plunge the Japanese people into an abyss of disaster.
(2026-04-13). Japan to welcome 30 Nato envoys as Trump rattles US allies. scmp.com Japan and Nato are drawing closer together, with 30 representatives from the transatlantic security alliance's member states set to visit Tokyo this month amid mounting concern over Washington's reliability as a security partner. | The Nato envoys will reportedly hold talks on China's expanding regional influence, Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and the implications of a more volatile global security order, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
(2026-04-13). China's consumer market captivates global brands. ecns.cn China's consumer market is gaining fresh momentum from an explosion of new business formats and consumption scenarios as well as a robust policy push, and the dynamism is prompting global companies to position themselves for a stake in what they see as one of the world's most significant sources of future growth, analysts and executives said.
(2026-04-13). Interactive map honors LGBTQ+ people's historic presence in Prague. globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-13). Afghanistan Silent Cancer Crisis: A Call to Consience. indybay.org Since the US-NATO invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the US used uranium munitions among other exotixc weapons. Consequently, cancers have increased exponentially. I am trying yo raise funds for repurposed medications for desperate cancer patients. If anyone care to help, they could donate at paypal link in the write up…
(2026-04-13). In Numbers: 76 years on, China—Indonesia friendship across mountains and seas. ecns.cn 2026 marks the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia. Over the years, cooperation in trade, infrastructure, science and technology, and cultural exchanges has steadily advanced, injecting strong momentum into the comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2026-04-13). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-13). 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?
(2026-04-13). Israel commander cancels Italy trip after arrest application over war crimes. thecanary.co 
Legal action by the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has forced an alleged Israel war criminal to cancel a planned trip to Italy. Former Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) commander Ofer Winter has abandoned his visit to Europe after the HRF applied for an arrest warrant for him over his alleged involvement in 2014 atrocities and his […] | By
(2026-04-13). China reaches semifinals of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup. ecns.cn China defeated Uzbekistan 2—1 on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals at the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup held in Thailand and secured direct qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup to be held in Poland this September.
(2026-04-13). 86.48% Pass Karnataka 12th Exam 2026 – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has announced on its official website karresults.nic.in the results of the Higher Secondary 12th (Karnataka 2nd PUC) 2026, also known Class 12 exams, along with details of toppers and their marks.
(2026-04-13). ColorWalk goes viral on social media. ecns.cn A new spring walking trend called "ColorWalk" has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.
(2026-04-13). The automation of longing: how platforms reengineered desire. onlineopinion.com.au Porn, swipes and subscriptions promise freedom, but they may be training us out of love, risk and real intimacy.
(2026-04-13). How Corporatism Paved the Way For The MAGAcademy Takeover of Higher Education. scheerpost.com How Corporatism Paved the Way for the Hostile Takeover of Higher Ed Nolan Higdon Note: The following is an excerpt from the book MAGAcademy. By purchasing the book through Project Censored, proceeds go to support their work as a non-profit education and media literacy organization. Click Here to Purchase "People can have a difference of opinion." Farley, …
(2026-04-13). Reform UK Energy Prize Winners Had Nominated Party's Own Branch Chair. bylinetimes.com Reform UK and Nigel Farage are no strangers to a stunt or two. In November 2025, they launched a range of Black Shirts to great fanfare, at the knock-down price of £350 … each. | What wasn't apparent until you came to hand over your precious credit card details was that £1 of the total was for a mandatory entry into a vague lottery, in which you could win a Nigel Farage adjacent lunch at a very unspecific time in the future. There was no opt-out clause, so, in essence, it enforced gambling. | A freedom of information request to Westminster City Council, which returned a few weeks ago, stated that…
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Minnesota investigates ICE arrest of Hmong American man as possible kidnapping. scmp.com A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man by federal officers that was captured on video as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment, officials said on Monday. | Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Sheriff Bob Fletcher said at a news conference they are pursuing information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that they need for their investigation into the arrest of ChongLy "Scott" Thao, 56, on January 18. Ramsey County includes the…
(2026-04-13). Just Try to Find a Book About Peace on Audible or Amazon. warisacrime.org Do you like audio books? I do. What about peace, do you like that? I'm referring to peace here as the absence of war. I'm not intending to challenge everyone's favorite aphorism that — chant it with me — "Peace Is More Than the Absence of War." I'm just referring to that thing, whatever it …
(2026-04-13). Wisconsin: Stand for Peace Events April 13-19, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-13). Resource Competition With China Lay Behind Trump's Iran War. portside.org Resource Competition With China Lay Behind Trump's Iran War |
(2026-04-13). US singer Britney Spears checks into rehab following arrest: media. scmp.com US pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, US media reported on Sunday. | The 44-year-old singer was arrested in early March and booked into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department on suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence).
(2026-04-13). US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary. tribune.com.pk 
US Democrats celebrated the defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday, while President Donald Trump's allies and Republican peers offered a more mixed response to the loss of the leader that Trump had endorsed. | Trump had backed Orban leading up to the vote, even speaking briefly last week at a campaign rally in Hungary, when US Vice President JD Vance telephoned his boss upon taking the stage. | But Orban lost power after 16 years as Hungarians voted in record numbers for a pro-EU course spearheaded by centre-right rival Pet…
(2026-04-13). Brazil's fugitive ex-spy chief detained by ICE in the US. scmp.com Former Brazilian intelligence ‚Å chief Alexandre Ramagem has ‚Å been detained by ICE in the United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil in September following his conviction for plotting a coup with ‚Äåthen-president Jair Bolsonaro. | Ramagem, 53, is a former congressman and police officer who commanded Brazil's main intelligence agency, ABIN, under Bolsonaro. He was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for his role in a plot to overturn leftist leader Luiz…
(2026-04-13). Cultural relics from Sui Dynasty on display in Beijing. ecns.cn The National Museum of China is hosting the exhibition "Li Jingxun and Her Era" in Beijing, showcasing hundreds of cultural relics that vividly depict the political system, economic exchanges, social life, and ethnic integration of the Sui Dynasty (581-618).
(2026-04-13). Magyar ends Trump-backed Orban's 16-year rule in major Hungary election upset. geo.tv 
Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, celebrates, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat in the parliamentary election, in Budapest on April 12, 2026.— ReutersVote puts end to conservative Orban's 16-year rule.Election outcome significant for EU, US,…
(2026-04-13). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-13). Karnataka 2nd PUC (12th) Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) in coordination with Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) is set to declare the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2025 soon, most likely on April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-13). War-driven fuel crisis threatens recession in Australia. wsws.org The Albanese Labor government is presiding over the increasingly devastating impact on working-class living conditions and the prospect of crippling fuel shortages, particularly of diesel.
(2026-04-13). People celebrate Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border. ecns.cn People of various ethnic groups celebrated the Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border in Menglian County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday.
(2026-04-13). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-13). Israeli military says surrounded key Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said on Monday its troops had completely surrounded a key town in southern Lebanon amid fierce clashes with Hezbollah fighters. | The announcement marks a significant advance in "The forces of the 98th Division have completed the encirclement of the town of Bint Jbeil and have begun an assault on it," the military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee said on X. | Adraee claimed that Israeli forces have killed more than…
(2026-04-13). Mainland unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Sunday rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures ⚪ spanning inter-party communication, infrastructure, travel, trade and culture ⚪ aimed at boosting exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan.
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). United Auto Workers financial report shows 2025 another bumper year for union apparatus as assets rise to $1.25 billion. wsws.org The UAW's net assets and bureaucrats' salaries rose last year while strike activity fell to near zero.
(2026-04-13). Solidarity!: Starbucks Managers Freebies at Coachella. Baristas Are Still Underpaid! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Welcome to Solidarity Saturday, your weekly highlight reel and shortcut to staying plugged in. Starbucks is at it again. Private jet flights for the CEO, expensive conferences in Vegas, and now free drinks at Coachella. Share this parody and ruin Starbucks' festival vibes. Interesting that there's always budget for …
(2026-04-13). Xi sends congratulations to event commemorating 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.
(2026-04-13). US Militarism in Latin America and Corporate Colonialism in Honduras. projectcensored.org While corporate media focuses on the 24-hour wartime news cycle, a lot falls through the cracks, entire continents actually.First up this week, we welcome back to the program journalist Jose Luis Granados Ceja to talk about the Greater America plan, and Operation Total Extermination, the latest US policy initiatives for…
(2026-04-13). Capitalism is the problem. Ecosocialism is the solution. links.org.au 
Harry Fairless — In the face of the multifaceted, compounding environmental catastrophe confronting humanity as a result of capitalism, what is required is not just socialism but ecosocialism.
(2026-04-13). Private NHS providers made £1.6bn profit in just two years. thecanary.co 
The government has been continuing the Tory, Lib Dem and New Labour agenda of increased NHS privatisation. And after nearly two years in power, private providers of NHS services have made £1.6bn in profit. The research The Centre for Health and the Public Interest analysed £12bn worth of contracts, which it emphasised are not all […] | By
(2026-04-13). Australia's 000 failures: Why your phone may fail to call Triple Zero. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-13). Turkish-Ukrainian-Syrian encounter in Damascus. unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by Mehmet Perinàßek 7 Min Read April 13, 2026 An attention-grabbing, and somewhat "surprising" meeting took place in Damascus. On April 5, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Syrian President Sharaa, and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy came together. Zelenskiy had visited Türkiye on April 4, where he met President Erdoƒüan, before flying to Damascus. The …
(2026-04-13). Trump Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of Student Activists Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration has fired six more immigration judges in its effort to reshape immigration policy and the immigration courts. Two of the fired judges, Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, had each dismissed high-profile cases brought by the government against international students who had advocated for Palestinian rights, Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi. Around 100 immigration judges have been fired by the Trump administration. Firings in previous administrations were rare. | The Trump administration is eroding "the concept of procedural due process, the idea that you get to have a h…
(2026-04-13). Hong Kong counts down to National Security Education Day with events rallying public for shared security responsibility. ecns.cn HONG KONG, April 12 ⚪ As Hong Kong gears up for the upcoming National Security Education Day on April 15, a series of events have highlighted the pivotal role of coordinated development and security in sustaining the citys prosperity and stability.
(2026-04-13). Friday 4/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-13). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-13). Will Lehman, candidate for UAW president, calls for support for Harvard academic workers' strike. wsws.org The Harvard Graduate Students Union (HGSU-UAW) has set a strike deadline of 12: 01 am on April 21, 2026, for 4,000 Teaching Fellows, Research Assistants, and other academic workers…
(2026-04-13). Freedom for Ba≈üaran Aksu and all working-class prisoners in Türkiye! wsws.org Ula≈ü Sevinàß, leader of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik Partisi — Dà∂rdàºncຠEnternasyonal in Türkiye, released a video statement condemning the arrest of independent union leader Ba≈üaran Aksu.
(2026-04-13). "Everyone dies" : Grenfell Tower, regulation, and what the ruling class want from Reform UK. wsws.org Simon Dudley, less than a month after his appointment as Reform's housing spokesman, said that the 2017 inferno that claimed 72 lives, was a "tragedy" but "everyone dies in the end."
(2026-04-13). Sign Onto Letter of Support for Salah Sarsour. wibailoutpeople.org 
Many of our WNPJ member groups have signed onto this letter to support Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian-American in Milwaukee, arrested by ICE.Would your group consider signing on?Please read more about the story here and here.Please keep Salah, his family and community in your prayers and show your support by sharing statements, news articles and supporting his Go Fund Me …
(2026-04-13). The New York Times, the Democratic Party and the preparation of Phase 2 of the war against Iran. wsws.org The Times, speaking for the Democratic Party, proceeds from a premise it considers too self-evident to require argument: that the failure to achieve the war's objectives would constitute a strategic catastrophe of the first order.
(2026-04-13). Tuesday 4/28: Trillion-Gallon Time Bomb: Inside the Oil Industry's Toxic Wastewater Pollution Crisis. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-13). U.S. forces to begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports on Monday. ecns.cn U.S. forces will begin implementing a blockade of "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports" on Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, U.S. Central Command said in a statement Sunday.
(2026-04-13). Despise Israel AND The Entire Western Empire. thealtworld.com Everyone hates Israel now, which is as it should be. But we all need to understand that Israel has never acted alone. | If Israel were acting alone, it would be an asshole with a pointy stick instead of an asshole with an attack helicopter. The west gave it the attack helicopter. | An asshole with a pointy stick is not much of a problem. The world is full of assholes with pointy sticks. Get yourself your own pointy stick and you can deter their aggressions without much difficulty. | An asshole with an attack helicopter can ruin everyone's day. He can ____ everything up and kill whoever he wants‚Ää…
(2026-04-13). French Polynesia's legislature shows new shape, more divisions. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia has for the first time shown a new configuration during its first administrative sitting on Friday, following a mass resignation of a group of young elected members of the ruling Tavini Huiraatira. This follows the mass resignation of a group…
(2026-04-13). Israel strikes Lebanon, clashes with Hezbollah ahead of talks. newarab.com 
Israel continued its Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported
(2026-04-13). Karnataka 12th Board Result 2026: Date: April 09, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is declaring the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2026 today i.e. Thursday April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-13). Grave: Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle With Jodi Dean. indybay.org Marxist writer and professor Jodi Dean speaks about her new book Capital's Grave, Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle at a meeting in Oakland.
(2026-04-13). Inspire Festival for the Airborne Aware marks a new chapter in COVID-conscious arts. thecanary.co 
Inspire: A Performing Arts Festival by and for the Airborne Aware, a free Zoom festival running 15—19 April 2026, will bring together music, theater and comedy made by COVID-conscious artists for COVID-conscious audiences. It is the first known event of its kind to assemble these different genres of COVID-conscious performance into a single airborne-aware program. […] | By
(2026-04-13). Israel is crying about Spanish burning effigy of war criminal Netanyahu. thecanary.co 
Israel is having a petulant hissy fit about Spain. Again. The occupation regime has cried that a Spanish village's decision to use an effigy of genocidal war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu in its traditional Easter ceremony is — you've guessed it — antisemitic. The Israeli government — never one to shy away from displays of arrogance […] | By
(2026-04-13). Viktor Orban swept from power after 16 years ruling Hungary. aljazeera.com In a record turnout at the polls, Hungarians have voted out their long-serving, far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
(2026-04-13). Why did Pakistan deploy soldiers, fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). ASEAN finance chiefs stress resilience, integration amid global uncertainties. ecns.cn Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional financial integration and resilience in the face of rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties on Friday.
(2026-04-13). Chinese FM refutes reports claiming China plans to provide weapons to Iran. ecns.cn China refuted media reports that it is planning to supply weapons to Iran, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
(2026-04-13). Palestinian family jailed after reporting settler attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). Leaked: Britain Exports GCHQ's Dark Arts Overseas. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack Leaked documents expose how prolific Western government contractor Torchlight, staffed by British military and intelligence veterans, has covertly trained "commercial and government clients" the world over in GCHQ's digital espionage and cyberwar strategies. Cloak-and-dagger techniques to "discredit, disrupt, delay, deny, degrade, and deter" target adversaries and populations, honed for kinetic and psychological …
(2026-04-13). As a global Warring States era begins, China must plan for the future. scmp.com In Beijing, strategic elites have started to see world politics as sliding from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States era. However, if China believes the old order is falling apart, its future will depend less on economic power and more on presenting a reliable political vision. | For much of the past decade, the dominant framework for understanding China-US relations has been the Thucydides Trap. Since Graham Allison popularised the term, the relationship has been cast as an…
(2026-04-13). Hungary's conservative icon Orban defeated by centre-right opposition. tribune.com.pk 
Hungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban lost power to the upstart centre-right Tisza party in Sunday's national election after 16 years in office, marking a setback for his allies in Russia and US President Donald Trump's White House. | Orban, 62, was celebrated by conservatives across Europe and the United States as the mastermind of the "illiberal" model of democracy, but lost favour at home with voters who grew weary of economic stagnation, international isolation and oligarchs amassing wealth. | His landslide defeat handed Tisza's Peter Magyar, 45, a comfortable majorit…
(2026-04-13). Middle East war boosts London Heathrow airport traffic. newarab.com 
London's Heathrow Airport announced Monday a 10 percent increase in transit passengers during March as the Total passenger numbers, including those using Europe's busiest airport to transit, climbed 6.9 percent to 6.65 million last month compared with a year earlier, Heathrow added in a statement. | "While Heathrow's long-haul network absorbed demand in March, the outlook for the next few months remains uncertain" amid the conflict, said the airport's chief executive Thomas Woldb…
(2026-04-13). Encrypted by Default: Inside Lumo's Privacy-First AI Revolution. moguldom.com Most of us don't think twice about what happens after we hit send. You ask ChatGPT a question about your business strategy, your health condition, your marriage—and boom, you get an answer in seconds. That's the win we see. But that's also where most of us stop looking. Last October, Stanford researchers dropped a study …
(2026-04-13). Dearborn residents oppose bombing of Lebanon at candlelight vigil. wsws.org The vigil was organized by community members with family ties to Lebanon.
(2026-04-13). Streeting monstered in new row with Polanski and the Greens. thecanary.co 
On Sunday 12 April, we reported that Wes Streeting is once again gearing up for a leadership challenge. Should Streeting become PM, he would have two key opponents: Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski. If you're wondering how well Streeting would do against the latter, please see the below: pic.twitter.com/hTDrbVop3v — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) April 12, […] | By
(2026-04-13). Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau turn heads at Coachella. tribune.com.pk 
Pop icon Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau have been turning heads since they went official with their relationship in December 2025. This weekend, the couple took to Coachella. | View this post on Instagram | Perry gave fans a peek into her festival getaway on Instagram, sharing clips and snapshots of the event, including videos of performances from Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G. | In one humorous clip, Perry filmed Bieber mid-performance, while clearly scrolling on YouTube, joking "I hope you don't get any ads", reflecting her signature playful personality. | Read M…
(2026-04-13). Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day: NGOs. newarab.com 
Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report published on Monday by a group of non-governmental organisations. |
(2026-04-13). St. Petersburg Exchange Opens Office in Beijing. infobrics.org The St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX) has opened a representative office in Beijing, saying that "establishing a representative office will facilitate developing bilateral exchange cooperation."
(2026-04-13). Tomgram: Robert Lipsyte, The Last Top Jock? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Hey, if he hadn't become president, maybe he could have been a famous baseball player, right? Certainly, if you listen to what Donald Trump had to say about his high school baseball "career," he was definitely a truly …
(2026-04-13). India Wants to Work with Russia on Bharatiya Antariksh Station. infobrics.org Director of IPRC, Asir Packiaraj has indicated that ISRO aims to work closely with Russia on assembling its orbital complex. India is working closely with spacefaring nations around the world to realise its space ambitions…
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Austrian researchers develop QR code thinner than human hair. ummid.com Researchers from TU Wien, a public research university in Vienna, Austria have developed a QR code which is thinner than human hair, setting a new benchmark in miniaturization.
(2026-04-13). Discover the legacy of Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. Memorial Highway along US 50. indybay.org It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a great American pioneer that a portion of State Highway Route 50 be named the | "William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Highway"; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate…
(2026-04-13). Massive New Louisiana Natural Gas Plant Is Slated to Be US's Most Polluting Yet. truthout.org When Louisiana launched the country's liquefied natural gas export boom in 2016, LNG was touted as a cleaner, climate-friendly alternative to coal and oil. But the state's first LNG terminal, Sabine Pass LNG, quickly became one of Louisiana's largest sources of climate-warming pollution, releasing more greenhouse gases than the state's biggest oil refineries. An even larger source is on… |
(2026-04-13). South Korean president's Holocaust remarks spark Israel outcry. scmp.com South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sparked a diplomatic row with Israel and criticism at home after comparing Israeli military actions against Palestinians to the Holocaust in a social media post. | The controversy began on Friday after Lee said "wartime killings" by the Israel Defence ‚ÄåForces were "no different from the Jewish massacre" by the Nazis in World War II and reposted footage with a caption that said it showed Israeli troops had tortured and thrown a Palestinian from the roof of a…
(2026-04-13). Ben-Gvir says he feels like he 'owns' Al-Aqsa during raid. newarab.com 
Israel's In a video released by his office, Ben-Gvir addressed the camera from within the compound and said: "Today you feel like you own the place". | "Now there is still what to do. Now there is still what to improve", the far-right politician con…
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-13). University of Washington graduate student and his son deported, as immigration arrests surge statewide. wsws.org Kennedy Orwa, a PhD student at the University of Washington, was detained at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on April 7 and deported with his 13-year-old son the following day.
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-04-13). Sunday Science: Did Quantum Sensors Help Find a U.S. Pilot Shot Down in Iran? Experts Doubt It. portside.org Sunday Science: Did Quantum Sensors Help Find a U.S. Pilot Shot Down in Iran? Experts Doubt It |
(2026-04-13). Swalwell to quit US Congress following sexual misconduct allegations. scmp.com US congressman Eric Swalwell said on Monday he will resign from the House of Representatives, bowing to pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to leave Congress or face expulsion following sexual misconduct allegations that upended his campaign for governor. | The California Democrat vowed ‚Äåto fight the allegations but said he must also "take responsibility and ownership" of his mistakes.
(2026-04-13). KVS Balvatika Admission List 2026 Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission First List (lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-13). Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Visit China. ecns.cn Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay an official visit to China from April 14 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2026-04-13). China Vanke founder denies arrest rumors, former journalist urges public opinion to be restraint. ecns.cn Wang Shi, founder of Chinese real estate giant Vanke, has denied online rumors that he has been taken into custody.
(2026-04-13). Ibrahim Traoré: We do not want a democracy that kills. mronline.org 
Recent comments by Ibrahim Traoré on democracy have spread widely in Western media following an interview, but interpretations that he rejects democracy appear to misrepresent his position.
(2026-04-13). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-13). SEBA HSLC 2026 Result Out, Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has declared the result of HSLC/AHM Class 10th Examination 2026 on its official website sebaonline.org today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 along with the HSLC Merit List and List of Toppers.
(2026-04-13). What I would do if I was Mojtaba Khamenei a Kenyan perspective. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Bonface Chisutia On the night of February 28, the Israel-US airstrike killed his father, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his wife, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law. According to a recent report from Reuters, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei suffered life threatening injuries and apparently lost his leg and has a disfigured face. The report said…
(2026-04-13). Democrat Eric Swalwell ends campaign for California governor over sexual misconduct charges. wsws.org The congressman was leading in the polls for the Democratic nomination for governor of California when he was hit with allegations of sexual misconduct.
(2026-04-13). Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets to win Monte Carlo; reclaim No.1 spot. aljazeera.com Jannik Sinner continues his title-winning run with a 7-6(5) 6-3 triumph and grabs top spot in ATP rankings.
(2026-04-13). Labor and Community Members Pack the House for Minneapolis People's Fighters Event in Madison (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
All photos on April 11, 2026 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement All photos on April 11, 2026 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement All photos on April 11, 2026 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement All photos on April 11, 2026 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement All photos on …
(2026-04-13). LaFarge, WI, April 18, 2026: Sacred Water Sacred Land Love the Earth. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-13). Nobel laureate calls for balance between AI technology and basic research. ecns.cn Although artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly, the scientific research paradigm based on physical experiments must be upheld in critical fields, and overreliance on AI should be avoided, said Nobel chemistry laureate Arieh Warshel during an exclusive interview with China News Service at Southwest University in Chongqing on Friday.
(2026-04-13). Trump Administration Working Hard to Try to Revive CIA Mystique. covertactionmagazine.com On April 6, The New York Times ran an article under the headline "CIA's Deception Plan Helped Divert Iranians from Missing American" by Julian Barnes.[1] The article noted that, when two American pilots ejected from their plane after it was shot down and took refuge in the mountains, the CIA developed a deception plan to …
(2026-04-13). The most polluting LNG project in the US is being built in Louisiana. grist.org 
When Louisiana launched the country's liquefied natural gas But the state's first LNG terminal, Sabine Pass LNG, quickly became one of Louisiana's largest sources of climate-warming pollution, releasing more greenhouse gases than the state's biggest oil refineries. | An even larger source is on the way. A sprawling LNG facility under construction near Lake Charles, about 40 miles east of the Sabine Pass terminal, is projected to produce substantia…
(2026-04-13). Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations. scmp.com US congressman Eric Swalwell ‚Å on Sunday said he was suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces calls from fellow Democratic lawmakers and dozens of his former staffers to leave Congress following accusations of sexual assault. | "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," Swalwell wrote in a post on X, without elaborating. "I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made – but that's my fight,…
(2026-04-13). Conservative Candidate Tells British MPs to 'Go Back to Pakistan'. bylinetimes.com 
Kemi Badenoch has suspended one of her Conservative candidates in the upcoming local elections after a Byline Times investigation revealed he has posted a series of racist Tweets, including demands for British MPs to "go back to Pakistan". | William Jackson, who is listed as standing for the party in North Harrow in London, repeatedly posted messages to non-white British MPs of Asian origin, demanding that they leave the country, or be deported. | The messages, which were sent in reply to posts on Elon Musk's X platform, include: | Multiple posts telling Apsana Begum MP, who was born in London, to "go back to…
(2026-04-13). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-13). Matt Goodwin's Lucrative Hungarian Fellowship Could Be in Line for the Chop Following Orbán's Defeat. bylinetimes.com 
The ousting of Hungary's Putin-friendly premier Viktor Orbán in Hungary — by Péter Magyar's Pro-European Tisza party — has sent shockwaves through much of Britain's anti-migrant commentariat. | Particularly affected is Reform UK's defeated Gorton & Denton candidate, and GB News presenter Matthew Goodwin, who is listed as a visiting fellow for Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC). | MCC is the Hungarian state-funded body which has been branded a "propaganda unit" for the country's ousted right-wing authoritarian leader and his Fidesz party. | Under Orbán, MCC was accused of morphing from a standard educ…
(2026-04-13). AUSTRAC tranche 2: toughest regulator to become its most hated. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-13). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-13). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-13). BYD executive becomes first A-share CFO to earn over 10 mln yuan annually. ecns.cn Chinese new energy vehicle producer giant BYD has revealed in its 2025 annual report that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Zhou Yalin earned a pre-tax annual salary of 10.135 million yuan (about $1.48 million), making her the first CFO among China's A-share listed companies to surpass the 10 million yuan mark.
(2026-04-13). Hormuz oil crisis hits China; a family of dentists: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 'Cancelling orders' in China: Hormuz oil crisis hits transport and manufacturing | 2. 'A big deal': military drills show Tokyo's growing focus on deterring China | 3. UAE pulls US$3.5 billion from Pakistan after Iran war mediation…
(2026-04-13). Did Apple erase Lebanese village names from its maps. newarab.com 
Social media users have accused Users noted that the app displays no visible place names across much of southern Lebanon, apart from the city of Tyre, which has a population of around 200,000. | By contrast, nearby areas in northern Israel — including Nahariyya,…
(2026-04-13). Automatic Draft Registration Would Expand U.S. Surveillance State: Antiwar Activist. democracynow.org 
The federal government is preparing to begin automatically registering eligible U.S. men ages 18 to 26 for the military draft pool. The U.S. hasn't had a military draft since 1973, but it still maintains a registry of eligible men in case the draft is restored. New rules around automatic military draft registration were tucked into the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. | We are joined by Edward Hasbrouck, an organizer with the Anti-Draft Coalition, which opposes the plan for automatic draft registration and is calling for repeal of the Military Selective Service Act. "The important thing is to…
(2026-04-13). Texas Counties Receive Subpoenas for Voters' Records From Department of Homeland Security. portside.org Texas Counties Receive Subpoenas for Voters' Records From Department of Homeland Security |
(2026-04-13). Gambling on death: Polymarket and the dark rise of war betting. newarab.com 
The Since the US-Israeli assault began on 28 February, more than $529 million has been traded on The platform's war-related category expanded to over 200 active contr…
(2026-04-13). Why we need radical bookshops more than ever. thecanary.co 
The loss of radical bookshops does not just stifle the spread of radical ideas. What replaces these spaces is isolation. Yet across the UK, radical booksellers are now fighting back. The far right in the North East Increasingly, political life is pushed online, where it can connect, but just as easily fragment. Without physical spaces, […] | By
(2026-04-13). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-13). Russian Envoy Says India-Russia Partnership Remains Strong. infobrics.org Russian envoy Roman Babushkin said India-Russia ties remain strong despite sanctions and global pressure.He emphasised uninterrupted dialogue, new economic mechanisms and continued cooperation, reaffirming both nations as reliable partners…
(2026-04-13). Farage increasingly isolated as pal Orban given the boot. thecanary.co 
On 12 April, the people of Hungary voted out the loathsome Viktor Orbán. As we reported, the man who's replacing him is another right-wing Zionist. What he's not, however, is a member of the same network of would-be-despots as Nigel Farage. Increasingly, then, it's looking like the global right-wing uprising that Farage was relying on […] | By
(2026-04-13). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-13). Report: New England electricity prices among the highest nationwide. wattsupwiththat.com Residents in New England pay more for electricity than nearly all others, according to the Energy Affordability 2026 report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.
(2026-04-13). Tucker Carlson criticises UK ban on Palestine Action. newarab.com 
Conservative US journalist Tucker Carlson has sharply criticised the British government for banning the group In an interview with the BBC, he said the ban had been imposed Israel's request. | Carlson's criticism came hours after British police arrested more than 500 supporters of the group during a protest in central London. | Carlson described
(2026-04-13). Northern Cape hosts inaugural investment conference. sanews.gov.za Northern Cape hosts inaugural investment conference | Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, will officiate the inaugural Investment and Jobs Conference on Monday at the Seperepere International Convention Centre, in Kimberley. | The conference will bring together public sector leadership, industry experts, investors and community stakeholders to unpack the investment opportunities, challenges and long-term vision for the industrialisation of the vast Northern Cape region. | It coincides with the launch of Invest South Africa's One Stop Shop (OSS) by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, in…
(2026-04-13). 10 measures aim to advance cross-Strait ties. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland released a set of measures on Sunday aimed at promoting peaceful cross-Strait relations and improving the well-being of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as a delegation led by Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, concluded its visit to the mainland.
(2026-04-13). Wife of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez charged with corruption. scmp.com Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, Begona Gomez, has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling published on Monday. | The investigation is one of several corruption cases that have embroiled the Socialist leader's family and former allies, putting pressure on his minority coalition government.
(2026-04-13). The moral myth of the first strike. onlineopinion.com.au Pre-emptive war does not defend peace. It destroys the moral ground on which peace depends.
(2026-04-13). Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson criticises 'timidity' over Ukraine after visit for film. scmp.com Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has hit out at the "delay" and "timidity" in helping Ukraine after travelling through the country unprotected during a 72-hour trip for a documentary. | The former prime minister travelled beyond the capital Kyiv to the so-called kill zone near the city of Zaporizhzhia where he witnessed first-hand the war between Russia and Ukraine.
(2026-04-13). Rory McIlroy wins Masters to become fourth back-to-back champion. aljazeera.com The Northern Irishman becomes the first player to repeat at Augusta National since Tiger Woods back in 2001-2002.
(2026-04-13). Naval Blockade Of Iran Now In Full Effect (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-04-13). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-13). Deputy President launches 4IR lab in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za Deputy President launches 4IR lab in Mpumalanga | The Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday officially launch the Gert Sibande Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and Centre of Specialisation Millwright Workshop in the Mpumalanga Province. | The launch represents a significant milestone in the government's efforts to advance skills development in line with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). | "The initiative also highlights the Gert Sibande TVET College's commitme…
(2026-04-13). The consequences of extreme exploitation — Enjoy Your Stay and I Understand Your Displeasure. wsws.org Both films underscore a central truth: under capitalism, personal decisions can be so severely restricted that they become almost irrelevant.
(2026-04-13). As Trump SAVE America Act Stalls in Congress, Red States Pass Their Own Versions. truthout.org President Donald Trump's priority elections bill has languished in the Senate for the past several weeks as some GOP politicians hesitate to upend precedent for voter registration in federal elections before the midterms. That hasn't stopped lawmakers in several red states from introducing similar changes for their elections. Certain provisions that mirror the SAVE America Act — particularly… |
(2026-04-13). Iran, Parthia and Proxy Wars. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Two millennia ago a man who gained a fortune in real estate speculation had a major role to play in the Roman Republic. Marcus Lucinius Crassus, who began his public career as a military commander under Sulla and after Sulla became Roman dictator and property was confiscated Crassus became wealthy. He was appointed a governor of Syria. and became convinced that, like Caesar, he too could gain military glory. He decided on the conquest of Parthia and with the assistance of his son, Publius Crassus, who joined him in Syria with 1000 Gallic cavalry, he cros…
(2026-04-13). 'Not a fan': Trump launches extraordinary attack on Pope Leo as rift deepens over war. scmp.com US President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo on Sunday night, saying he did not think the US-born global leader of the Catholic Church was "doing a very good job" and that "he's a very liberal person", while also suggesting the pontiff should "stop catering to the Radical Left". | Flying back to Washington from Florida, Trump used a lengthy social media post to sharply criticise Leo, then kept it up after deplaning, in comments on the tarmac to reporters.
(2026-04-13). Los Angeles teachers unions announces sellout in bid to sabotage district-wide strike. wsws.org The moves by UTLA and the administrators union are aimed at blocking unified strike action with 30,000 school support staff in SEIU Local 99.
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Civilian casualties feared as Nigerian military airstrike hits village market. ecns.cn ABUJA, April 12 ⚪ Civilian casualties are feared after a military airstrike struck a village market in northeastern Nigeria, local media reported Sunday.
(2026-04-13). UK seeks to Jail Palestine Action For 'Terrorism' Amid UK Media Blackout. scheerpost.com The Grayzone ∑ A retrial of six Palestine Action (PA) activists acquitted of aggravated burglary in February will begin this April 13. Having failed to secure convictions during the last round, the prosecution is colluding with a biased judge to stack the deck against the defendants before proceedings even begin. Known as the Filton Six, their names are …
(2026-04-13). Trump Administration Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of àñztàºrk, Mahdawi. truthout.org The Trump administration has fired two judges who ruled against them in their cases attempting to deport pro-Palestine student advocates Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi, as officials seek to reshape federal immigration courts to speed deportations. According to The New York Times, the two judges, Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, were dismissed by the administration alongside four other judges… |
(2026-04-13). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-13). Flurry Of Navy Minesweepers Appear To Be Heading Toward The Middle East. twz.com 
(2026-04-13). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-13). University of Michigan subreddit censors WSWS articles on suicide of Chinese researcher. wsws.org Following the suicide of Chinese scientist Danhao Wang, U-M subreddit moderators removed highly viewed posts demanding an investigation into the federal witch-hunt of Chinese researchers and the complicity of the university administration.
(2026-04-13). Two fractures effected by neo-Liberalism. mronline.org 
Capitalism is invariably hostile to any collective praxis against it, even if this collective praxis takes the form of just trade union action.
(2026-04-13). Who is Israel's US envoy leading talks with Lebanon? aljazeera.com Israel's envoy to the US has far-right ties and has engaged in contentious rhetoric during Lebanese peace negotiations.
(2026-04-13). Police officer martyred, four injured in attack on polio team in K-P. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-13). Over 500 people arrested in London at Palestine Action protest. mronline.org 
Palestine Action, a direct-action group protesting against Israeli war crimes, was proscribed by the British government in July 2025.
(2026-04-13). Viktor Orbán's Era Is Over: Hungarians Celebrate as Longtime Far-Right Leader Suffers Landslide Loss. democracynow.org 
Official election results in Hungary show Péter Magyar and his opposition Tisza party won Sunday's parliamentary election in a landslide, with more than the two-thirds majority needed to amend Hungary's constitution. Hungary's far-right Viktor Orbán has been prime minister of the country since 2010, making him the European Union's longest-serving leader. His campaign was supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Trump administration. | Tens of thousands gathered in Budapest on Sunday to celebrate the victory over Orbán. "Everybody was partying on the streets. Strangers we…
(2026-04-13). Register to vote using online platforms now. sanews.gov.za Register to vote using online platforms now | South Africans do not have to wait for the upcoming voter registration weekend to confirm their status on the voters' roll ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. | The Electoral Commission has encouraged citizens to use its online platform to check and update their details. | While the first voter registration weekend is scheduled for 20 – 21 June, the Commission said voters can already verify and update their registration details online, including their residential address, to ensure they are correctly assigned to a voting station and able to participate witho…
(2026-04-13). Lebanese PM urges national unity amid ongoing war. ecns.cn BEIRUT, April 12 ⚪ Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon is making efforts to halt the ongoing war and stressed the need to safeguard national unity and rebuild the state, Lebanons National News Agency reported.
(2026-04-13). Over 106,000 Holocaust survivors live in Israel; About 12,000 passed away over the last year. haaretz.com According to yearly data published by Israel's National Insurance Institute and the Welfare Ministry, about 75 percent are recognized as eligible for long-term care benefits, a two-percent increase from 2025, and almost a third receive an income supplement benefit…
(2026-04-13). The Litani Doctrine: Israel's 2026 Plan to Redraw the Levant. thecanary.co 
In the lexicon of modern warfare, 'connectivity' is a target. In 2026, the Israeli Air Force has turned this concept into a grim reality along the banks of the Litani River in southern Lebanon. Through a terrorizing and systematic campaign of infrastructure destruction, the southern third of Lebanon is being physically detached from the rest […] | By
(2026-04-13). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
(2026-04-13). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-13). 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling Ends in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry. ummid.com 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling ended Thursday April 09, 2026 in the 3 of the 5 Indian States with Puducherry registering a voting percentage of 89.87% followed by Assam 84.42% and Kerala 78.21%…
(2026-04-13). Delusions of Grandeur, Hungary Edition. portside.org Delusions of Grandeur, Hungary Edition |
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). New strikes at German airline Lufthansa: "We're seen as nothing but a cost factor" wsws.org A new strike by Lufthansa pilots today and on Tuesday demonstrates the flight crew's strong determination to fight. The strike is part of the growing mobilisation of the European and international working class.
(2026-04-13). Pope responds to Trump picturing himself as Jesus. thecanary.co 
If you had to compare one living person to Jesus Christ, it would not be Donald Trump. You might actually say Trump is the polar opposite of Christ — a sort of 'anti-Christ', if you will. One person who disagrees, however, is the man himself: Good lord Jesus was famous for kicking the money lenders […] | By
(2026-04-13). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-13). EU adopts far-right agenda in migration policy. wsws.org The European Union is once again tightening its migration and asylum policy. Far-right parties are setting the pace.
(2026-04-13). Los Angeles teachers unions announce sellout in bid to sabotage district-wide strike. wsws.org The moves by UTLA and the administrators union are aimed at blocking unified strike action with 30,000 school support staff in SEIU Local 99.
(2026-04-13). Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocks New Perspectives in Sports Broadcasting. ummid.com Galaxy S26 Ultra's pro-grade camera redefines the role of mobile devices in sports, delivering a fresh visual experience of skateboarding that reflects the intensity of the sport itself, Samsung Electronics said.
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Nicaraguan analyst addresses impact of U.S. blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu The economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba is the central axis of one of the longest-running political conflicts in the Western Hemisphere, stated Nicaraguan analyst Xavier Díaz-Lacayo. | In an analysis published on his Facebook profile, the expert highlighted that this policy, in effect since 1962, restricts trade, investment, and access to international financing, with cumulative effects on key sectors of the economy and the daily lives of the Cuban population. | Díaz-Lacayo referred to recent statements made to international media by President Miguel Díaz-Canel,…
(2026-04-13). Spanish PM's visit to sustain exchanges. ecns.cn Honoring his commitment to make annual trips to China, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez kicked off his fourth visit in as many years to the worlds second-largest economy on Saturday to sustain the momentum of close bilateral high-level exchanges.
(2026-04-13). HBCUs Say They Stand to Lose Out if College Athlete Pay Rules Don't Change. capitalbnews.org 
When Trayvean Scott was a college basketball player at Southern University in the 2000s, he says, he was never asked to throw a game in return for a payout. But more than 20 years later, he worries that the lack of a uniform policy about student athletes getting paid for their name, image or likeness …
(2026-04-13). Meghalaya SSLC Class 10 Result 2026: Check Here. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) is releasing on mbose.in and other websites the result and toppers list of Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination 2026 today i.e. Tuesday April 07, 2026.
(2026-04-13). Canadian PM Carney on verge of majority government amid special elections. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on the verge of securing a majority government as special elections are held in three districts on Monday. | Votes are being cast in the Toronto-area districts of Scarborough Southwest and University-Rosedale, which are considered safe seats for Carney's Liberals, and in the Montreal-area district of Terrebonne, which is considered a toss-up. | Winning just one of them would give Carney a majority.
(2026-04-13). This May Be Our Best Look At Ukraine's Secretive New Surface-To-Air Missile. twz.com 
A new Ukrainian surface-to-air missile appears to have made its first public appearance. The weapon has been widely identified as an apparent example of the Koral (also sometimes spelled Coral). The development of the missile has been known about for some time, as part of a broader effort to field homegrown ground-based air defense systems, something that the head of Ukraine's
(2026-04-13). Russian frigate 'resurfaces', chases off NATO pirates days after Kiev 'sank' it. infobrics.org After realizing that its little propaganda ploy failed, the Neo-Nazi junta resorted to damage control, claiming that its drones didn't hit "Admiral Grigorovich", but "Admiral Makarov", which was later amended to also include "Admiral Essen". In other words, when caught lying and conducting its "PR victories", the Kiev regime tries to hide it all with additional lies that only make things worse.
(2026-04-13). The Quiet Denial of Justice to Dalit Converts. ummid.com Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims across India continue to face forms of discrimination that are unmistakably caste-based, and to suggest that conversion erases caste is to ignore this lived reality.
(2026-04-13). Regent Squire Wing-In-Ground Effect Drone Demonstrator Makes First Flight. twz.com 
(2026-04-13). Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'. ecns.cn On the misty morning of March 31, at the Yangdu Wharf along the Yangtze River, a festive atmosphere pierced the fog before the first light of dawn. The sharp crackle of firecrackers and the deep blast of a ship's horn heralded the maiden voyage of the Yu Zhong Ke 2180.
(2026-04-13). EU launches critical minerals procurement platform to cut China dependence. scmp.com The European Union on Monday launched ‚Å the critical minerals ‚Å section of its energy and materials ‚Å procurement platform, which aims to give more power to regional buyers and cut dependence on dominant producer China by aggregating their purchases. | The platform is part of the bloc's RESourceEU strategy, announced in December ‚Äåto develop its supply chains for rare earths and other strategic minerals needed for the energy transition and defence applications. China controls up to 90 per cent of…
(2026-04-13). Iran agrees for ceasefire with US, opening of Hormuz Strait. ummid.com In an important move towards deescalation in the Middle East, Iran and United States Tuesday April 07, 2026 agreed for ceasefire and opening of Hormuz Strait.
(2026-04-13). Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order. tribune.com.pk 
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defence, and the fight against inequality, adding that Europe will also have to redouble its efforts as the US withdraws from leadership roles on many fronts. | Sanchez, who is making his fourth visit to China in four years, spoke at Beijing's Tsinghua University. | His visit comes as many Western governments seek to maintain engagement with Beijing despite lingering security and trade tensions. It f…
(2026-04-13). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). On the limits of Western Marxism. mronline.org 
Toward critical consciousness and the development of revolutionary capacity.
(2026-04-13). Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time. geo.tv 
Newly appointed Chief of Army Lieutenant General Susan Coyle poses for photographers after a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, April 13, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-13). France open to engaging on slavery reparations, says Ghana. scmp.com Ghana said France was open to having ‚Å discussions with a coalition ‚Å of countries that are calling ‚Å for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting last week with President Emmanuel Macron. | Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and other officials, held talks with Macron in Paris on Wednesday.
(2026-04-13). This week in history: April 13-19. wsws.org Massacre of students in Ethiopia; India, China resume official ties; European Coal and Steel Community formed; First dance premiere for Martha Graham…
(2026-04-13). UK murder of 3 girls by teenager should have been prevented, says inquiry. scmp.com The murders of three young girls ‚Å at a Taylor ‚Å Swift-themed dance event in Britain in ‚Å 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "fundamental failure" by state bodies to recognise the risk the killer posed, a public inquiry concluded on Monday. | Teenager Axel Rudakubana launched the ‚Äåfrenzied knife attack at the summer holiday event in Southport, northern England, on July 29, 2024, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called "a devastating moment" in British history.
(2026-04-13). Three killed as passenger vehicle falls into ravine in Lower Dir. tribune.com.pk 
At least three people, including a child, were killed and 10 others injured when a passenger vehicle plunged into a deep ravine in Lower Dir area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, Rescue 1122 officials said. | According to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson, the vehicle was travelling from the Maidan area to Nambatai when it went off the road after being struck by another vehicle. The deceased included a child, a woman and a man, while the injured comprised men and women, the spokesperson added. | Rescue 1122 teams and ambulances were dispatched immediately after receiving the report. The injured were provided first ai…
(2026-04-13). Ben-Gvir says attorney general constitutional by calling for his dismissal. haaretz.com The far-right minister claimed there is no evidence that he interferes in police appointments or operations — and that his continued tenure as national security minister was decided by the public in the elections, which the court is not authorized to question…
(2026-04-13). Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime. geo.tv 
Photo collage shows US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV late on Sunday following the pontiff's criticism of his foreign and immigration policies."Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible…
(2026-04-13). Ukraine plans to attack Russian ships with Norwegian support. infobrics.org Ukraine and Norway agree to strengthen air defense and develop unmanned systems.
(2026-04-13). Labour MPs are using green branding again. thecanary.co 
You can always tell that a political party is in trouble, because its MPs start using different branding: in the past, we've witnessed Tories using Labour red; now, we're seeing Labour using green — a colour most commonly associated with the Green Party: Now why would a Labour MP be using Green branding eh? t.co/9oLEIfjExK […] | By
(2026-04-13). How right erodes democratic oversight to reshape the Israeli military. haaretz.com The 'People's Army' model is meant to serve the citizens of Israel — by the people, for the people. But this basic principle is being steadily worn down ever since October 2023…
(2026-04-13). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-13). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-13). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-13). Eliminate the Subminimum Wage. cepr.net
(2026-04-13). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-13). Get Money Out of Politics. cepr.net
(2026-04-13). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-13). Make Taxes Progressive and Collectable. cepr.net
(2026-04-13). Mandate Access to Ample Paid Time Off. cepr.net
(2026-04-13). 'Unhinged & unchristian': Global outrage erupts after Trump poses as 'Jesus' and attacks Pope. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-13). What Viktor Orban's crushing defeat in Hungary really means. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-13). Provide Jobs for Those Who Need Them. cepr.net
(2026-04-13). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-13). Perú: Continúan comicios para que voten los excluidos de sufragio. cubadebate.cu Las elecciones peruanas continúan este lunes en 211 mesas de sufragio que no se instalaron debido a problemas logísticos, y son materia de una controversia con implicaciones políticas. La secretaria del JNE, Yesica Clavijo, anunció que la elección complementaria se realizará en las mesas de votación afectadas en Lima y en dos jurisdicciones de Estados Unidos.
(2026-04-13). Brazil fires slave labour watchdog chief after BYD blacklisting. scmp.com The Brazilian government has dismissed the head of its labour inspection authority, days after his office added Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD to a registry of employers found to have subjected workers to conditions analogous to slavery. | Luiz Felipe Brandao de Mello led the National Secretariat of Labour Inspection since 2023 and his dismissal was published in the official gazette on Monday. He oversaw the unit responsible for enforcing labour standards nationwide, including the fight…
(2026-04-13). Encuesta revela creciente desconfianza en Europa hacia Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Una encuesta reciente del medio Politico Pulse revela que la percepción de Estados Unidos entre los ciudadanos europeos se ha deteriorado, al punto de que en varios países es visto más como una posible amenaza que como un aliado cercano. Apenas alrededor del 12% de los encuestados en Europa considera a Estados Unidos un socio estrecho.
(2026-04-13). Jardín Botánico Nacional anuncia cierre temporal ante escasez de combustible. cubadebate.cu El Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba informó el cierre de sus servicios, como consecuencia de la falta de combustible que afecta el funcionamiento de la institución. La situación responde a las limitaciones derivadas del cerco energético, lo cual ha impedido recibir este año año el combustible mínimo indispensable para sostener actividades esenciales.
(2026-04-13). Interrupción de la relación de trabajo en el derecho laboral cubano. cubadebate.cu Sin profundizar más allá de lo necesario en aspectos de carácter conceptual, es importante señalar de manera sencilla y asequible que el derecho laboral tiene una clara vocación de tutela y protección del más débil en la relación que se establece entre empleador y trabajador. El principio protectorio es uno de los fundamentales del derecho del trabajo.
(2026-04-13). Auge del alquiler a corto plazo coloca robots humanoides a trabajar en contratos breves. cubadebate.cu Los robots humanoides se están convirtiendo en toda China en algo habitual durante eventos comerciales, reuniones corporativas y celebraciones culturales. La misma máquina pasa sin problemas de un rol a otro: recibe a los invitados, actúa en el escenario, sirve copas, guía en eventos o Patrulla y vigila un área.
(2026-04-13). Advertencia de Teherán: Ningún puerto en los golfos estará seguro si se amenaza el territorio iraní. cubadebate.cu El portavoz del Cuartel General Central de Khatam al-Anbiya, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, declaró que ningún puerto en el golfo Pérsico y el mar de Omán estará a salvo si los de su país se ven amenazados. "El ejercicio de la soberanía de la República Islámica de Irán en nuestras aguas territoriales es un derecho natural del pueblo iraní", agregó.
(2026-04-13). Estados Unidos comenzó bloqueo marítimo contra Irán. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas estadounidenses comenzaron este lunes el bloqueo marítimo de Irán. El Mando Central de EE.UU. (CENTCOM) y Donald Trump anunciaron previamente que el bloqueo a todo el tráfico por mar que entre y salga de los puertos iraníes comenzaría a las 10: 00 a.m. hora del Este de EE.UU. (14: 00 GMT).
(2026-04-13). Pinar del Río: Combaten incendio forestal en Minas de Matahambre. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques (CGB) y entidades forestales de Pinar del Río combaten un incendio forestal desatado en la zona de La Lanza, carretera Río del Medio, en el municipio de Minas de Matahambre. Alrededor de 60 hombres del CGB de Viñales, Mantua y de Minas de Matahambre enfrentan las llamas.
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Your Party Scotland leadership declares party is 'over' after committee's mass resignation. thecanary.co 
The leadership of Your Party Scotland (YPS) has resigned en masse, citing the consistent contempt shown towards members and the organisation north of the border. All 12 members of the Interim Scottish Executive Committee have unanimously left their roles and pledged to help form a new party. Your Party's Interim Scottish Executive Committee (ISEC) was […] | By
(2026-04-13). Upcoming Patria Colloquium: A time for debate. radiohc.cu The Institute of Information and Social Communication (ICS) highlighted that the upcoming 5th International Patria Colloquium, to be held from April 16th thru the 18th at the Línea y 18 Cultural Station in Havana, will be a meeting where communication specialists, journalists, and students will discuss the role of technology, digitization, and artificial intelligence in journalistic production for social media today.