presstv.co.uk (2026-04-24). Germanys complicity in US-Israeli war crimesGermany and Italy have blocked a bid by Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland to suspend a European Union's partnership agreement with Israel.
Germany has long extended support to the Israeli regime despite its ongoing genocide in Gaza, atrocities against Palestinians in the West Bank, and the aggressions against elsewhere in the region, including Iran and Lebanon.
(2026-04-24). Trump's Venezuela, Boat Strike Campaign Have Cost Nearly $5 Billion So Far. truthout.org The Trump administration's operations in Latin America over the past seven months have cost nearly $5 billion, finds a new analysis — enough to fund Medicaid for half a million Americans for a year. Thus far, the combination of the military costs for the deadly raid of Venezuela and abduction of then-President Nicolás Maduro as well as the U.S.'s boat strike and surveillance campaign in the… |
(2026-04-24). Not Even the Pope Is Safe from Trump's Threats. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | With his supposed desire to portray himself as an all-powerful king, the convicted pedophile President Donald Trump lashed out without restraint against Pope Leo XIV because he disliked the comments the leader of the Catholic Church made about those responsible for wars around the world. | On several occasions, the Holy Father has condemned the leaders who spend billions on war and has stated that the world is being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants." | During a recent visit to Cameroon, he stated: | "The architects of war pretend to ignore that it takes only an instant to destroy, b…
(2026-04-24). Soldier Involved in Maduro Abduction Arrested for Profiting Off Polymarket Bets. truthout.org The US Justice Department announced Thursday that an American special forces soldier has been arrested and charged for pocketing over $400,000 by betting, on the basis of classified information, on the timing of the Trump administration's illegal abduction of Nicolás Maduro earlier this year. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, an active-duty soldier in the US Army who was involved in planning and executing… |
(2026-04-24). UK's rare condemnation of Israel's 'Black Wednesday' massacre highlights its outrageous inaction. thecanary.co 
Six days after Israel's bombardment of Beirut on 'Black Wednesday', 8 April 2026, the UK government issued a rare statement condemning the Israeli airstrikes. In its Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement of 14 April, the Foreign Office wrote: We also condemn in the strongest terms the massive Israeli strikes on Lebanon which… resulted in the death […] | By
(2026-04-24). Artists group launches boycott of New York cultural center 92NY over support for war, genocide. wsws.org 92NO has called for a boycott by speakers and the public of events to protest the institution's support for the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the war in Iran and Lebanon.
(2026-04-24). Hezbollah's Raad: Fake Truce Covers Israeli Violations, Lebanese Gov't Must Undo Sin of Direct Talks with Israeli Enemy. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-04-24). Trump is fed up with the Iran war. no guarantee he restart it. haaretz.com Netanyahu hopes Trump will follow through on his threats against Iran, but it is doubtful the Islamic Republic is impressed by them ‚ñ The scale of the fighting in Lebanon is far more modest than the public might be led to believe ‚ñ The renewed focus on Gaza is not coincidental, nor is it detached from political considerations ‚ñ And what is unfolding within the Shin Bet under Zini should raise red flags…
(2026-04-24). Lebanon under pressure to remove law boycotting Israel. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-24). Israeli Enemy Launches More Attacks on South Lebanon: Martyrs Recorded. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy continued its series of violations and attacks against the South Lebanon towns. In this context, warplanes launched a series of raids on the town of Deir Ames in southern Lebanon after threatening it earlier. Al-Manar's correspondent also reported that "enemy warplanes targeted the outskirts of Bint Jbeil in the Qounine area." Enemy …
(2026-04-24). Hezbollah Continues Responding to Every Israeli Violation of Lebanon's Ceasefire. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance continued on Friday responding to every attack launched by the Israeli occupation forces on South Lebanon towns and villages. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the Resistance operations and their outcomes. Statement 1 In defense of Lebanon and its people, and in response to the "Israeli" enemy's violation of the …
(2026-04-24). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.
(2026-04-24). Headlines for April 24, 2026. democracynow.org Israel Continues Strikes on Southern Lebanon as Trump Announces 3-Week Ceasefire Extension, Trump Says He's Under No Pressure to End War with Iran, Israel Kills Palestinian Civilians, Including Children, in Latest Gaza Ceasefire Violations, Senate GOP Advances $70 Billion Funding Plan for ICE, Border Patrol, Justice Department Seeks to Denaturalize Hundreds of U.S. Citizens, Trump Administration May Deport Afghan Refugees Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo, U.S. Seeks to Deport Iranian Doctoral Student Who Provided Media Commentary on Iran War, Iranian Asylum Seekers Jailed by ICE Are Not Related to Military Co…
(2026-04-24). Israel's 'peace' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-04-24). Lebanese Journalist Amal Khalil Killed in Israeli Strike, Medics Blocked from Saving Her Under Rubble. democracynow.org 
Israeli forces killed the prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil on Wednesday despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Khalil and her colleague, photographer Zeinab Faraj, were reporting from southern Lebanon when an Israeli drone struck a car near them, killing two civilians. Khalil and Faraj sought shelter in a nearby building, but then Israel struck that building, as well. Emergency and medical workers rescued Faraj but came under fire before they could rescue Khalil, and were prevented by the Israeli military from returning for over six hours. Khalil died by the time her body was recovered from unde…
(2026-04-24). UK Foreign Office closes unit tracking Israeli violations. newarab.com 
The closure of a The unit focused on Israeli activities in Gaza and, more recently, in Lebanon, reports on Thursday revealed. | The budget cuts, which follow a review by Olly Robbins, the former permanent secretary at the Foreign Office, also mean that funding for the Conflict and Security Monitoring project run by the Centre for I…
(2026-04-24). Israeli army looting south Lebanon homes on 'crazy scale'. newarab.com 
Israeli soldiers have been accused of Troops taking part in the invasion of Lebanon have stolen significant amounts of property from local homes and businesses, including motorcycles, televisions, paintings, sofas and rugs, in what has become a routine practice, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported. | Both senior and junior commanders on the ground are said to be aware of the behavi…
(2026-04-24). Israeli Media: Israel's Position Worse Than Before War on All Fronts. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli newspaper Maariv acknowledged that "Israel's situation is worse than it was before the 'roar of Assad' on all fronts." The newspaper stated: "We must start from the end. From now on, Israel is in a less favorable position than it should be. It is in a worse position regarding Lebanon and Gaza than …
(2026-04-24). Chris Hedges: The political dysfunction of Trump as God. asiapacificreport.nz Trump's portrayal of himself as Jesus, or anointed by Jesus, is typical of cult leaders, writes Chris Hedges. ANALYSIS: By Chris Hedges During the two years I spent writing American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America, I encountered numerous mini-Trumps. These self-proclaimed pastors — very few had any formal religious training —…
(2026-04-24). Podcast: Oh, Christian Zionists. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Caitlin and Tim discuss Christian Zionism, Israel, authentic spirituality, and Jesus statues: _________________ The best way to make sure you see everything I write is to get on my free mailing list. My work is entirely reader-supported, so if you enjoyed this piece here are some options where you can toss some money into my …
(2026-04-24). 132 academics, writers and public figures risk terror charges with letter. thecanary.co 
In an unprecedented action, more than 130 leading scholars and public figures are risking arrest on terror charges after writing an open letter to the Court of Appeal concerning Palestine Action. The letter, dated 24 April 2026, simply reads: We oppose genocide, we support Palestine Action. The words that have become synonymous with the campaign […] | By
(2026-04-24). Breaking: 3 'Teledyne 4' Palestine activists sentenced to prison. thecanary.co 
Three of the 'Teledyne 4' group of anti-genocide activists have each been sentenced to 20 months in prison for causing around £570,000 of damage to US arms-maker Teledyne's factory in Shipley, which supplies the Israeli military with components for missiles. Second trial for Teledyne 4 Laura Gao, Ruby Hamill, Daniel Jones and Najam Shah were […] | By
(2026-04-24). People Against Genocide abseil into UAV Tactical Systems factory in Leicester. thecanary.co 
From approximately 3am on Friday 24 April, People Against Genocide began occupying the roof of the Leicester factory of UAV Tactical Systems. Elbit Systems, Israel's biggest weapons maker, owns the company. UAV Tactical Systems produces drones for the Israeli military's killer drone fleet, of which Elbit supplies over 85%. Then at approximately 10am, an action […] | By
(2026-04-24). Taxpayer Revolt Grows Against Funding War, Empire, Genocide, And ICE. popularresistance.org Last week, on Tax Day, April 15, thousands of taxpayers took to the streets nationwide to demand: no more tax dollars for war, empire, genocide, and ICE. Coordinated actions took place in New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Minnesota, California, and other states. The nationwide Day of Action was initiated by the US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) and Taxpayers Against Genocide(TAG) as a Pledge of Action. Dozens of other major civil society and human rights organizations signed the pledge and endorsed the Day of Action. Additionally, individual actions were planned b…
(2026-04-24). Russia sees rising threats to Bushehr nuclear site: FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Moscow has taken note of increasing security threats to nuclear facilities, including the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2026-04-24). A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody: US President. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran. | "Why would I use a nuclear weapon? We've totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he would use such a weapon. | REPORTER: Would you use a nuclear weapon against Iran? | PRESIDENT TRUMP: No. Why would a stupid question like that be asked? | Why would l use a nuclear weapon when we've totally decimated Iran without it? A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody. pic.twitter.com/7hAlHLrNT4 | — Depar…
(2026-04-24). Insights | Consensus that 'disrupting cultural heritage is a war crime' should be strengthened: Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn The international community should strengthen the consensus that disrupting cultural heritage is a war crime, said a Malaysian scholar during the Islam-Confucianism Civilizational Dialogue 2026 held in Beijing last week.
(2026-04-24). InsightsÔΩúTrump's speech of 'wiping out Iran's civilization' refuted by Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn At least 56 historical and cultural heritage sites in Iran have been severely damaged in the war waged by the U.S. and Israel, according to reports. Among them, the "Hall of Mirrors" at the Golestan Palace in Tehran was notably devastated, with repairs expected to take at least 15 years. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to "wipe out Iran's civilization."
(2026-04-24). IRGC Navy Seizes Epaminondas Container Ship in Strait of Hormuz. english.almanar.com.lb Exclusive images obtained by Tasnim show Epaminondas, a large MSC-operated containership, after it was intercepted and transferred to Iranian territorial waters by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz as part of ongoing maritime security operations targeting violating ships. The IRGC Navy announced on Wednesday that it has intercepted and transferred two violating vessels …
(2026-04-24). As third carrier strike group arrives, Trump orders Navy to "shoot and kill" Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org In a Truth Social post on Thursday morning, President Trump ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be" that he claimed without proof were placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-24). Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz undermines suggestions that US forces have disabled its naval capabilities. | US President Donald Trump on Monday acknowledged that while Iran's conventional navy had been largely destroyed, its "fast-attack ships" had not been considered much of a threat. | He said any such vessels coming near a US blockade set up outside the strait would be "immediately ELIMINATED" using the "same system of kill" deployed in the Caribbean and Pacific, where US air strikes have hit suspected drug boats…
(2026-04-24). High energy costs focus of discussions at EU summit in Cyprus. ecns.cn How to bring down the high energy costs in European Union (EU) countries? This topic is expected to dominate most discussions at the informal meeting of heads of state or governments scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Nicosia, Cyprus, amid a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that transports roughly a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies.
(2026-04-24). The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too. truthout.org We cannot separate fossil fuels from the ongoing U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. The volatility surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has shaken the global economy, restricting the passage of oil from the largest producers in the Gulf region. The economic costs of this illegal, unjust, and unpopular war are mounting alongside the heartbreaking human costs — including troops lost and thousands killed… |
(2026-04-24). IRGC Navy seizes Epaminondas container ship in Hormuz Strait. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Navy Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that it has confiscated "Epaminondas" container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-24). America's AI Advantage Runs into Trouble in the Strait of Hormuz. wattsupwiththat.com The Iran war has shown two things at once. It has shown that AI now matters at operational speed, and it has shown that the material base required to sustain that advantage is narrower and more fragile than U.S. policy has treated it. Strategic reserves for critical semiconductor inputs, more diversified supply chains for industrial gases and specialty chemicals, and a policy framework that treats chip-material security as a national-security problem rather than a procurement footnote are no longer optional. They are part of the price of sustaining an AI advantage in a world where supply chains have become battle…
(2026-04-24). How many US troops injured – 428 or…? Trump scared of public anger, covers up Iran war casualties. hindustantimes.com As Iran seizes two key ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a bombshell report alleges the Pentagon quietly cut wounded‚Äëin‚Äëaction figures from 428 down to 411 during the ceasefire. With officials calling it "the definition of a cover‚Äëup" and Trump misstating who died, questions over honesty and accountability are exploding.
(2026-04-24). Generation Jihad Iran's Choke Point. longwarjournal.org Iran says it's not in a rush to negotiate, but reality signals something else. Bill Roggio is joined by FDD Senior Fellow Miad Maleki — a former US Treasury sanctions architect — to break down why Tehran walked away from talks, what the Strait of Hormuz blockade is really doing, and why the regime may be under more pressure than at any point since 1979.
(2026-04-24). Russia hails Iran exemplary defense against US-Israeli attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The first deputy head of the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the Russian Defense Ministry says Iran demonstrated a "shining example" of defense during the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression.
(2026-04-24). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.
(2026-04-24). Iran denounces Israel crime in occupied Palestinian territory. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman has strongly condemned the continued Israeli crimes in the occupied Palestine in Gaza Strip, including the recent killing of civilians and assassination of the Palestinian activists.
(2026-04-24). US, Israel 'plan huge assault on Iran' as ceasefire hopes falter. newarab.com 
The dispute over the strategic waterway has emerged as a key hurdle in peace talks, with both countries engaged in an ongoing standoff after the US imposed a Tehran -…
(2026-04-24). Pope Leo XIV once again denounces US-Israeli attack on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have created chaos for the global economy and for Iran's entire innocent population, who are suffering because of this war.
(2026-04-24). Trump positioning to end the US-Israel-Iran conflict. onlineopinion.com.au From Tokyo Bay to Tehran? A 1945-style instrument of surrender is being floated as the only way to end the Iran war.
(2026-04-24). Iran denounces Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, describing it as a deliberate attempt to silence truth and a grave violation of the international law.
(2026-04-24). Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo on Thursday firmly condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, after the US President Donald Trump criticized the Catholic leader last week for not doing so while speaking out against the US-Israel war with Iran. | Leo, the first US pope, also decried the deaths of "so many" civilians in the war and lamented the collapse of US-Iran peace talks in comments aboard his return flight to Rome after a four-nation Africa tour. | "I condemn all actions that are unjust. I condemn the taking of people's lives," the pope said in response to a question in a press c…
(2026-04-24). People in Tehran denounce US-Israeli attack on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — People from various walks of life gathered on Tehran's Nabovvat Square late on Thursday to strongly condemn the US and Israeli aggression against Iran and voice their support for the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-04-24). Israel anti-Iran remarks failed attempt to justify aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says Israeli regime levels baseless accusations against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a "desperate" attempt to justify its unlawful acts of aggression in the region.
(2026-04-24). Amid Hormuz deadlock, Somalia 'blocks' Israel's Red Sea shipping. newarab.com 
Tensions in the standoff between the US and Iran over the "In Iran there are no 'hard-liners' or 'moderates'. We are all Iranians and revolutionaries," Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrote in almost identical social media…
(2026-04-24). US officially admits it launched war on Iran for Israel. thecanary.co 
The US State Department's official page on its illegal war with Iran admits it launched the war at Israel's request. It also adds that it has confirmed this repeatedly to the United Nations: US in bed with Israel Not that this is any surprise to anyone paying attention, but it's nice to see it admitted. […] | By
(2026-04-24). US-Israel war on Iran is accelerating climate change. wsws.org A new analysis by the Climate and Community Institute finds that the first two weeks of the US-Israel war on Iran produced more greenhouse gas emissions than Iceland with its volcanos generates in a year and that the consequences for fossil fuel dependence will dwarf the emissions of the fighting itself.
(2026-04-24). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.
(2026-04-24). Baghaei categorically rejects Arab League claims against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman has vehemently dismissed a resolution issued by the foreign ministers of the Arab League against Iran's defensive operations during the recent US-Israeli war of aggression.
(2026-04-24). Palestine Chronicle LIVE BLOG: Trump Unveils New Iran Offer as Israel Threatens to 'Return Iran to Stone Age' — Day 55. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-04-24). Report: U.S. plans strike on Hormuz defenses if cease-fire deteriorates. haaretz.com
(2026-04-24). China urges citizens to avoid Iran, calls on those there to leave amid security risks. ecns.cn China has warned its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already in the country to leave or move to safer areas, citing ongoing security risks, its embassy in Iran said.
(2026-04-24). The Push Toward Total War With Iran. popularresistance.org The language of peace still lingers in official statements—but on the ground, the machinery of war is accelerating. | In this stark and deeply unsettling conversation, retired U.S. Colonel Douglas Macgregor joins Glenn Diesen to dismantle the illusion of diplomacy surrounding the Iran conflict. What's being sold as negotiation, he argues, is little more than theater—designed to calm markets, not stop bombs. | Behind the headlines, a far more dangerous reality is taking shape: a coordinated buildup for what Macgregor describes as a potential "total war" scenario, one that moves beyond military targets…
(2026-04-24). Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan for Iran talks. newarab.com 
An Iranian delegation arrived in Araghchi "will hold meetings with Pakistan's senior leadership to discuss the latest regional developments as well as ongoing efforts for regional peace and stability", Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, without directly referencing talks with Washington emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. | This comes after it was announced…
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi to visit Islamabad, Muscat, Moscow for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will begin a regional tour to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow.
(2026-04-24). Iran FM to visit Islamabad with hopes of news US truce talks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). For US Commentators on Iran, Mass Murder Is Magic. fair.org 
The Washington Post ( In the wake of the temporary US/Iran ceasefire, hawkish commentary in leading American newspapers advanced the premise that the US can dictate terms to Iran in negotiations, with a faith in the power of Washington's m…
(2026-04-24). Trump's Truth Social Posts Upended Iran War Negotiations — Report. truthout.org The United States military announced on Thursday that a third aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the most the U.S. has sent to the region since the Iraq War. The U.S.S. George H.W. Bush carries over 80 aircraft and has more than 5,500 sailors and air crew on board. Officials would not elaborate on plans for the Bush, but analysts suggested its arrival to the area could mean an… |
(2026-04-24). Pakistan's Peacemaker Moment: A Challenge to India's Global Leadership. ummid.com Pakistan's emergence as a diplomatic intermediary between the United States and Iran has introduced an unexpected variable into South Asia's strategic equation.
(2026-04-24). Hegseth Says US Military Should Win Nobel Peace Prize "Every Single Year" truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. military should win the Nobel Peace Prize "every single year" because it wages war "the right way" — just seconds after bragging about his reshaping of the military to ensure that officers can carry out "maximum violence" under his chain of command. In a briefing on the Iran war on Friday, a TMZ employee asked Hegseth if he would consider… |
(2026-04-24). Lacking Proper Sanitation, Gaza's Tent Camps Are Being Overrun by Rodents. truthout.org In Gaza, displaced families are locked in a relentless battle. Since February 2026, a new terror has emerged: Predatory rodents are shredding the tents that residents spent years pleading for at aid organizations and have also begun attacking and biting humans. This has created a state of panic across the camps. Parents now take shifts through the night, standing guard to protect their sleeping… |
(2026-04-24). Global Sumud Flotilla Expands By 50% In Italy. popularresistance.org Siracusa, Italy — On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Global Sumud Flotilla enters a new phase of escalation as vessels from Barcelona and across Italy converge at Marina di Siracusa, forming a significantly expanded unified fleet preparing to continue its journey toward Gaza. | With 25 additional boats joining in Italy, the flotilla now exceeds the size of last year's entire mission, signaling growing international participation and intensifying civilian pressure to challenge Israel's illegal siege on Gaza. With two additional ports still ahead, the mission continues to build in scale, coordination, and globa…
(2026-04-24). Rebuilding of Gaza healthcare system requires $10 billion: WHO. newarab.com 
Reinhilde Van de Weerdt, WHO Representative for the occupied Palestinian territory, detailed the level of destruction in Gaza in a press briefing. | Van de Weerdt said the damages to the healthcare sector alone amount to an…
(2026-04-24). More than 500 Turkish groups support new Gaza aid flotilla. thecanary.co 
Over 500 Turkish civil society groups have come out in support for the new Gaza aid flotilla, which left Barcelona on 12 April. The flotilla is the largest so far and is currently in Syracuse, Sicily, en route to Gaza. The flotilla expands Global Sumud Flotilla board member Fatih Varol said that the ordinary people […] | By
(2026-04-24). After The US Bombing, A Venezuelan Community Under Siege Speaks. popularresistance.org The large-scale US airstrike on Venezuela was unprecedented in modern history. The surprise attack forcibly kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Combatant Cilia Flores, from Fort Tiuna on the outskirts of Caracas. The US killed over 100 people in the early morning hours of January 3, 2026, including reportedly some civilians in the neighboring Ciudad Tiuna social housing complex. | We visited Ciudad Tiuna 50 days after the US bombing to hear the resident's accounts. We were the second "solidarity brigade" to visit Venezuela and the first to arrive by air.
(2026-04-24). Venezuela's Acting President to IMF: We Need the $5 Billion That Was Withheld 6 Years Ago. orinocotribune.com After showing the letter that Venezuela's Constitutional head of state, Nicolás Maduro, sent to the director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, on March 15, 2020, requesting access to US $5 billion to which Venezuela was entitled to in order to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, reported this Tuesday that she spoke with the IMF to access those Venezuelan assets. | "Today, I spoke with the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, and I told her about the need for Venezuela to access its Special Drawing Rights. We…
(2026-04-24). Musk and Silicon Valley Aren't Libertarian. They Want to Fuse With the State. truthout.org In the new book, Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed, authors Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff look at the worldview that shaped Elon Musk and the ideology that has coalesced around him. They call Muskism "an operating system for the 21st century." Musk runs rocket company SpaceX, AI startup xAI, electric car maker Tesla and the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. |
(2026-04-24). The making of Lebanese singer-songwriter Tiara Wehbe. newarab.com 
Earlier this year, 24-year-old Lebanese artist "I kept delaying the release of this next so…
(2026-04-24). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.
(2026-04-24). US considers terror designation for Yemen's Islah party. newarab.com 
The US is reviewing whether to designate Sources said Washington has submitted a package of official inquiries to the Yemeni Congregation for Reform, commonly known as Al-Islah, as part of a broader review that includes more than 161 entities, spanning economic, charitable and social institutions believed to be linked to the p…
(2026-04-24). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-24). More than 1,600 candidates 'Pledge for Palestine' ahead of local elections. thecanary.co 
1,688 council candidates have made the 'Pledge for Palestine' ahead of the May local elections. This includes more than 1,000 Green candidates, 200 Labour candidates, 200 independents and other local party candidates, as well as candidates from the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives. Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) launched the 'Candidate Pledge for Palestine' in conjunction […] | By
(2026-04-24). Maha TET 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply April 24. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad has extended the last date of application for online registration of the candidates who wish to appear for MAHA TET 2026.
(2026-04-24). FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Iran Be Replaced by Italy Amid US Political Pressure? thinktank.pk As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, an unexpected controversy has emerged—one that blurs the line between sport and politics. Speculation that Donald Trump could push to replace Iran national football team with Italy national football team has sparked global debate. At first glance, the idea appears improbable. Yet, in a world …
(2026-04-24). President Ramaphosa to attend F1 as SA bids to host race. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to attend F1 as SA bids to host race | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to attend a Formula One Grand Prix later this year as part of efforts to bring Formula One back to South Africa. | The visit forms part of the country's broader ambition to host an F1 race on African soil for the first time since the dawn of democracy. | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the development during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday. | "His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to join me at a Formula One Grand Prix later this year. This is a working visit, not a social…
(2026-04-24). Orbán's defeat: Strategic errors, elites of Fidesz and Tisza, Magyar's promises. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 12 Min Read April 24, 2026 By Yasin Okyay In the parliamentary elections in Hungary held on 12 April, the opposition Tisza Party, led by MEP and former Fidesz member Péter Magyar won by a clear margin. With 53.5 percent of the vote, the Tisza Party secured 138 seats …
(2026-04-24). U.S. Southern Command maritime executions surge as international attention shifts to U.S. atrocities in West Asia. mronline.org The latest series of attacks, which the U.S. regime continues to characterize as counter-narcotics measures, has resulted in at least 14 additional deaths since late March.
(2026-04-24). Harvard Corporation demands graduate workers pay the price for Trump's assault on academic freedom. wsws.org As the Trump administration launches a scorched-earth campaign to bring higher education under the direct ideological control of the far right, Harvard's leadership has responded not by defending democratic principles but offloading the costs of this political warfare onto its workforce.
(2026-04-24). Trump Justice Department intervenes to defend fascists and neo-Nazis. wsws.org The indictment is a political provocation aimed at intimidating all opposition to the Trump administration's policies of war, social cuts and dictatorship.
(2026-04-24). CIA deaths in Mexico: Is Trump playing with fire? responsiblestatecraft.org On Sunday, two American and two Mexican officials were reportedly
(2026-04-24). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.
(2026-04-24). Assisted Dying Bill is finally and officially dead. thecanary.co 
The Assisted Dying Bill has finally been pronounced dead, as it has run out of time to become law. 17 months after it was rushed through in the House of Commons, the horrendous bill, which could usher in euthanisation for disabled people, has failed in the Lords. The Bill has been a farce from start […] | By
(2026-04-24). Housing campaigners to stand for Socialist Alliance in Heffron, Balmain. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance has preselected Rachel Evans and Isaac Nellist for the seats of Heffron and Balmain in the March 2027 NSW election.
(2026-04-24). Arab, Muslim states slam Israeli raids on Jerusalem holy sites. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). NRC chief: Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil rise. newarab.com 
Norway should use some of the income from its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, to help civilians suffering from the The After Moscow's 20…
(2026-04-24). Bottom-placed Real Oviedo Draw with Villarreal in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Real Oviedo, at the bottom of the table, drew 1-1 with Villarreal at their Carlos Tartiere Stadium today in the closing match of the 32nd round of the Spanish Football League. | Villarreal, managed by Guillermo Almada and currently bottom of the table with 28 points, surprised everyone with a draw against a Villarreal side sitting in third place with 62 points, behind Real Madrid (73) and league leaders Barcelona (82). | In the 13th minute, Parejo took a penalty kick that was saved by the Villarreal goalkeeper, but some Oviedo players encroached into the area prematurely, and the ref…
(2026-04-24). Ronaldo's 969th career goal sets course for Al-Nassr's win over Al-Wasl. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's 969th career goal set the course for Al-Nassr's victory over Al-Wasl in AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) Quarter-Final Sunday April 19, 2026.
(2026-04-24). China, Cambodia boost strategic ties, coordination. ecns.cn China and Cambodia have enhanced bilateral strategic coordination with the first meeting of their foreign ministers and defense ministers under the "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism, which officials and experts said marks a significant institutional upgrade in bilateral relations and a deepened commitment to coordinated strategic positions.
(2026-04-24). Claim: Global Warming is Bringing Sexual Equality to Africa. wattsupwiththat.com The traditional taboo against Women fishing alongside men has been broken thanks to global warming.
(2026-04-24). Iran slams US endorsing of assassinations amid fragile truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson lashed out at US President Donald Trump for sharing a post advocating the assassination of Iranian officials who oppose an agreement with the US, calling the move 'a deep moral collapse'.
(2026-04-24). Islamabad's Post-War Push: New Gulf Security Order Takes Shape. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request has given Islamabad more time to push for a broader settlement between Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran. Yet even as diplomacy inches forward, the war has already triggered a deeper shift across West Asia. | A Pakistan-brokered truce is now tied to a broader regional realignment. Persian Gulf states, long dependent on Washington's military shield, are openly questioning whether that shield still works. In its place, a new conversation has emerged: one centered on regional defense cooperation led by Muslim-majority states…
(2026-04-24). NW Legislature to hold public hearings on Division of Revenue Bill. sanews.gov.za NW Legislature to hold public hearings on Division of Revenue Bill | The North West Provincial Legislature will on Friday, 24 April 2026, host a series of public hearings on the Division of Revenue Bill (B5-2026) across several municipalities in the province. | The hearings will be led by the Portfolio Committee on Premier and Finance, chaired by Nathan Oliphant, and are scheduled to begin at 10: 00. | Residents and stakeholders will have an opportunity to make submissions on the bill at the following venues: | Barolong Boo Mariba Tribal Hall in Tshidilamolomo. | Vaal Reefs Hall in Orkney. | Kgetleng Municipal H…
(2026-04-24). Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO over Iran rift. newarab.com 
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish The policy options are detailed in a note expressing frustration at some allies' perceived reluctance or refusal to grant the United…
(2026-04-24). Top UK rights groups condemn conviction of Palestine activists. newarab.com 
Top UK rights groups have slammed the recent In a
(2026-04-24). Project Hail Mary: When a book survives the jump to film. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). 15, married with children: inside an Israeli Hasidic code of silence. haaretz.com In pastoral Yavne'el, a Bratslav Hasidic community in northern Israel, very young boys and girls have been married off in secret for decades. Various testimonies, some publicized here for the first time, show this may be only the tip of the iceberg…
(2026-04-24). Was St. George really Palestinian. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Jesse Rabinowitz on Harassing the Unhoused, Maritza Perez Medina on Rescheduling Marijuana. fair.org 
(2026-04-24). Russian Shahed drone maker recruiting for new unmanned systems brigade. longwarjournal.org As part of Moscow's efforts to expand its Unmanned Systems Forces, a vocational training center affiliated with Russia's main Shahed drone producer is recruiting for a new unmanned systems brigade. Its recruitment messaging highlights fulfilling mandatory military service requirements while earning the pay of enlisted troops serving under contract but without the associated danger.
(2026-04-24). The deep history of Paloma Valencia. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-04-24). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.
(2026-04-24). NYC Councilmember Chi Ossé Calls for End to "Deed Theft" After Arrest at Eviction Protest in Brooklyn. democracynow.org 
Four people were arrested on Wednesday in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn after gathering in support of Carmella Charrington, a homeowner fighting eviction from her longtime family home. Charrington and local housing advocates say the sale of her property to investors in 2024 was a form of "deed theft," a criminal practice where predatory speculators use forgery, deceit or fraud to illegally transfer ownership of properties, without the knowledge or full understanding of rightful owners. | "In my soul, I could not let that take place. I could not see a family, a Black family with…
(2026-04-24). French, UK defence chiefs eye 'real progress' in Hormuz plan. newarab.com 
Britain and France Thursday voiced hope that military plans to secure the At a two-day meeting in London, military planners discussed the practicalities of a multinational mission led by the UK and France to protect navigation in the key waterway following a sustainable ceasefire, top defence officials said. | The aim is to form a "defensive, multinational mission that will strengthen the confidence of commercial shipping, and, if necessary, clear mi…
(2026-04-24). Three Palestinians have been murdered, in just over 24 hours, by illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. thecanary.co 
Early on Tuesday afternoon, 21 April, settlers were spotted near the school and houses in the Western area of al Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Shortly afterwards, an urgent appeal was put out on the residents' WhatsApp groups for people to make their way to the boys' school as settlers […] | By
(2026-04-24). Workers and youth in Adelaide speak out on Iran war and support a socialist perspective. wsws.org "I was drawn to the SEP's internationalist perspective to unite the working class. Capitalism is breaking down, that's why the working class needs to go on strike and organise workers at workplaces and industries independently."
(2026-04-24). AI is a double-edged sword for Indigenous land protection, UN experts warn. grist.org 
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping Indigenous communities detect illegal logging, track wildfires, and monitoring of traditional lands. But the data centers powering AI are driving new threats, requiring water, energy, and critical minerals often extracted from Indigenous territories. | Now, Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII, are wrestling with a paradox: how to harness AI's protective capabilities without fueling the extractive forces they've resisted for generations. | A new
(2026-04-24). U.S. Military Fuels Extreme Weather Events. fpif.org Extreme weather has swept across large parts of the United States this month, bringing dozens of tornadoes, flooding, softball-sized hail, and winds near 200 miles per hour. Although much of it hit Texas, the Midwest, and Vermont, the extreme weather extended to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). | These islands, technically territories of the United State but really more like colonies, are home to about 220,000 U.S. citizens and closer to Japan than Hawai'i. They
(2026-04-24). 'Shocking' increase in explicit racism at work in recent years — TUC. thecanary.co 
New TUC polling shows Black and ethnic minority workers have faced a significant increase in overt forms of racism at work over the past six years. The union body says wider unfair treatment and discrimination of Black and ethnic minority workers is "plaguing the labour market". And it's calling for urgent action to stamp out […] | By
(2026-04-24). Sharaa comments on backlash over Damascus 'sexy dance' routine. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Afro-Descendants Ask How Black Lives Can Matter Without Acknowledging Their Existence. popularresistance.org This week the Colombian and Dutch governments will host the First International Conference to Phase Out Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The official goal of the conference, in part, is to "initiate a concrete process through which a coalition of committed countries, subnational governments, and relevant stakeholders can identify and advance enabling pathways to implement a progressive transition away from fossil fuels creating sustainable societies and economies." This in itself is a Sisyphean task, made even more difficult due to the fact that the world's premier petro-state, the United States, will not b…
(2026-04-24). Kerala Minister was asked about SSLC, Plus Two 2026 results date, his response. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10, and Plus Two or Class 12th board examination 2026 results in May.
(2026-04-24). BOOK REVIEW: — a century of change and what endures. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Black Teens Called 'Radioactive' as D.C. Cuts Programs Meant to Help Them. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Youth advocate Kawana Billy nearly jumped out of her chair listening to the way a white D.C. Council member described Black youth in Washington. To him, they were "dangerous" and "radioactive," and at one point, he alleged young people carry guns and scare residents. "It's very interesting how folks are using these …
(2026-04-24). Cuba Plans a Double Boxing Bet Between Belgrade and America. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Cuba today outlined its next path in professional and semi-professional boxing, with simultaneous presence in Chile, Serbia and Spain, in a bet that combines experience, titles and youth. | As if moving pieces on several boards at once, the Cuban team will alternate blows in South America and in notoriously demanding European venues. | The first round of this itinerary will take place tomorrow in Santiago, Chile, where the undefeated Erislandy àÅlvarez (6-0), Lázaro àÅlvarez (10-0), and Yusnier Sorsano (2-0) will step into the ring in 10-round bouts, with World Boxing Ass…
(2026-04-24). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Day 2. thecanary.co 
When the judge entered the chamber at Birmingham Crown Court for day two of Majid Freeman's trial, DC Sean Lambert was already waiting in the witness box. Perhaps one of the most significant points of the day came in the afternoon, mentioned only as a passing thought. Cellebrite The prosecution's lead counsel, Tom Williams, had […] | By
(2026-04-24). Automated irrigation creates 'crop circles' in Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Twenty-five green "crop circles," each measuring 800 meters in diameter, have appeared in Kunyu City on the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-04-24). Foreign investment increases as innovation drive deepens. ecns.cn Chinas improving innovation ecosystem, its vast market and more predictable policy environment are encouraging multinational companies to scale up investment and operations, cementing the countrys role as a hub for advanced industries and global trade.
(2026-04-24). New ISO standard on pigment quality testing expected to cut industry waste. ecns.cn China has led the development of a new international standard for pigment quality testing, which has been formally published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), according to media reports.
(2026-04-24). Report on Xinjiang bridge collapse blames safety violations; 11 under investigation. ecns.cn An investigation into a suspension bridge collapse in northwest China that killed five people and injured 24 found construction flaws and safety violations were to blame, authorities said Wednesday. Eleven people have been referred to judicial authorities.
(2026-04-24). Turning plastic waste into chess pieces. ecns.cn In the heart of Kibera, one of Africa's largest informal settlements, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking place—one that turns waste into opportunity, and discarded plastic into tools of learning, creativity, and hope.
(2026-04-24). Iran highlights transit corridor initiatives at SCO meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) —Iran minister of roads and urban development has outlined her country latest initiatives to commercialize regional transit corridors and implement integrated corridor management systems at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(2026-04-24). Mediation without compulsion. ecns.cn There was a time when major countries measured their influence by the number of wars they could end.In a world roiled by perpetual might-is-right games, by turning mediation to apublic good, China is saying, in effect, that power can be exercised through restraint as well as force.
(2026-04-24). Reparations For Slavery: A Legitimate Struggle. popularresistance.org When one person hurts another, common sense dictates that the person should apologize and, preferably, make amends for the harm they may have caused. Apologize, make amends, and ensure it won't happen again. These seem like basic rules of coexistence. Coexistence among people, but also among sectors of a society and among entire nations. History shows us that coexistence is not the norm. Colonialism and exploitation have been present, but the perpetrators of these crimes rarely acknowledge them. | The colonization of what is now called the Americas (beginning in 1492) is an example.
(2026-04-24). Weather service warns of approaching cold front. sanews.gov.za Weather service warns of approaching cold front | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a well-developed cold front is expected to affect the Western Cape and the Namakwa region in the Northern Cape from Sunday afternoon. | Rainfall of between 20mm and 40mm is forecast over the south-western parts of the Western Cape. | Strong interior winds of 40—50 km/h, with gusts reaching 70—90 km/h, are also expected over the southern parts of the Namakwa region and the Central Karoo in the Western Cape on Sunday, 26 April 2026. | On Monday, 27 April 2026, daytime temperatures are expected to d…
(2026-04-24). War as injustice: Why Australia should vote before it fights. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Neighboring nations remain Iran's top priority: Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that neighboring countries remain Iran's top priority.
(2026-04-24). Security forces kill 22 militants in NW Pakistan Op.: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Pakistani security forces killed 22 militants during a joint intelligence-based operation in the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.
(2026-04-24). Global energy price surge pushes countries into survival mode. radiohc.cu The global rise in energy prices, driven by conflict in the Middle East, is shaking the foundations of the international economic system and exposing tensions that economic theory textbooks fail to fully capture. In principle, economics books argue that markets allocate resources efficiently: whoever can pay more gets what they need.
(2026-04-24). Hunger strike at Michigan immigrant detention center. wsws.org Hundreds of immigrant detainees at ICE's North Lake Processing Center have staged a hunger strike in protest of abusive conditions and excessive lengths of detention.
(2026-04-24). Let 10000 NJ May Day Protests Bloom! fightbackbetter.com 
All street able participants in NJ should make every effort to take the streets in the many locations throughout NJ where there will be protest events on May First. Of course we all know May Day is the date of international workers unity and solidarity and it is rooted in working class movements fighting against capitalism and for socialism and communism ideals. However it is also true that May Day in the United States right now represents the next major manifestation of national unity of struggle against a myriad of threats to our survival. At the same time we need to struggle to assure that the message of Ma…
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi holds phone calls with Pakistani officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday.
(2026-04-24). China Calls On US To Heed The Voice Of Justice. popularresistance.org China's Foreign Ministry reiterated its support for Cuba on Monday, April 21, in the face of recent external threats, calling on the United States government to heed international outcry. | Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stressed that Washington must heed the voice of justice and immediately end the blockade, sanctions, and all mechanisms of coercion or pressure exerted against Cuba. | Beijing reiterated its willingness to collaborate with all parties to support Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and national security. The Chinese government condemned US pressure, considering these actions to undermine peace and stabi…
(2026-04-24). Guizhou bridge a magnet for thrill-seekers. ecns.cn When standing on a bridge 625 meters in the air, flanked by steep karst cliffs and a roaring river far below, the last thing most people would consider doing is to throw themselves off it.
(2026-04-24). How Hizballah drones hunt Israeli tanks. electronicintifada.net Jon Elmer reports on Hizballah's innovative tactics in targeting Israeli military infrastructure.
(2026-04-24). What are UFO files Pentagon plans to release? ummid.com The UFO files that the Pentagon plans to release refer to the official records, documents, and investigative reports related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as they have been officially named.
(2026-04-24). China to send two pandas to the U.S. under new cooperation deal. ecns.cn China and the United States have agreed to launch a new round of giant panda conservation cooperation, with two pandas set to be sent to Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year program, according to media reports.
(2026-04-24). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs from Korean War buried in homeland. ecns.cn The remains of 12 CPV soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Thursday in Shenyang.
(2026-04-24). Study finds gene therapy may improve hearing in some deaf patients. ecns.cn An experimental gene therapy improved hearing in most patients with a rare form of congenital deafness, according to results from a China-led clinical study published in the journal Nature.
(2026-04-24). Progressives hold Labour council's feet to the fire in Kirklees hustings. thecanary.co 
A hustings in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, showed progressives are fully intent on holding the controversial Labour council to account at the upcoming local election. The 23 April event took place in the Ashbrow ward of Huddersfield, which is more diverse and has higher levels of deprivation than other parts of Kirklees. The question and answer […] | By
(2026-04-24). Timothy Leary—1960s Acid Guru—May Have Been Among the CIA's Greatest Assets. covertactionmagazine.com Leary Helped Destroy the 1960s New Left by Turning the Youth onto Drugs [This article follows CAM's efforts to expose the CIA's dark and often bizarre history to new generations of people.—Editors] During the mid-1960s, as political activism against the Vietnam War and other social ills skyrocketed, Dr. Timothy Leary, a former University of California …
(2026-04-24). Met police arrest pensioner for 'jury crime' already ruled not a crime. thecanary.co 
Met police officers have arrested pensioner and activist Trudi Warner, handcuffing and forcing her into a police van. Shrinking legal rights Her supposed offence? Holding a placard citing the law outside Woolwich Crown Court. The placard told jurors of their legal right — and legal right it is — to choose to acquit defendants because […] | By
(2026-04-24). Cape Town hosts 2026 National School Sport Swimming Championships. sanews.gov.za Cape Town hosts 2026 National School Sport Swimming Championships | Department of Basic Education and Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have partnered with Swimming South Africa to host the 2026 Autumn Swimming National School Sport Championships in Cape Town from 24 to 27 April. | The championships will take place at the University of the Western Cape Swimming Pool and are expected to bring together young swimmers from across the country in one of South Africa's flagship school sport events. | The National School Sports Championship, led by the two departments, is regarded as a key platform for talent identi…
(2026-04-24). Miami Between Polls and Lies. radiohc.cu Forty percent of Americans disapprove of the prolonged trade embargo against Cuba, and 61% oppose the United States using military force against the island, while a similar percentage approve of the U.S. maintaining official relations with Havana. | This was revealed at the end of March 2026 by the website YouGov (specializing in online research and opinion polls), and was suppressed by the destructive machinery of the war against Cuba, which seeks the exact opposite and fabricates thousands of lies and distortions daily as part of the psychological warfare to intimidate Cubans in Miami and the archipelago. | The…
(2026-04-24). SEP holds meeting in Adelaide, South Australia on the Iran war and the fight for socialism. wsws.org The meeting, titled "After the South Australian election: Stop the war in Iran! Fight for a socialist program!" advanced the fight to build an Adelaide branch of the SEP as a component of the broader struggle to build a global movement of the working class against the threat of world war.
(2026-04-24). Unyielding unity of people, officials defying US-Israel enemy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The unity of people in the streets and cohesion of high-ranking officials of the country are the strong support for the Resistance Front and its borderless holy fighters in the war against the US and Israeli enemy.
(2026-04-24). Meet John Ternus: The Engineer who replaces Tim Cook as Apple Head. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Monday (April 20, 2026) announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
(2026-04-24). Unite officers strike next week against union boss Graham. thecanary.co 
Unite officers have announced strike action against Sharon Graham and her management cronies later this month. They will be protesting what some describe as "Murdoch tactics" — efforts by Graham to block workers from organising. Unite Officers Branch statement In a statement, the group said: For the first time in Unite's history, its full time […] | By
(2026-04-24). "Muskism" : Author Quinn Slobodian on How Apartheid South Africa Inspired Elon Musk's Worldview & More. democracynow.org 
In the new book, Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed, authors Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff look at the worldview that shaped Elon Musk and the ideology that has coalesced around him. They call Muskism "an operating system for the 21st century." | Musk runs rocket company SpaceX, AI startup xAI, electric car maker Tesla and the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Musk's political influence extends from his use of X to advance controversial ideas, to his political donations, to the role he played leading the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. "He's not just buildin…
(2026-04-24). Mexico enacts Universal Healthcare, Backward U.S. Disables Own. juancole.com (
(2026-04-24). Madinah University Admission 2026 Begins: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com The Islamic University of Madinah Al Munawwarah has begun receiving applications from local and foreign students who wish to enroll them for various programs offered by one of Saudi Arabia's top universities with scholarship benefits.
(2026-04-24). Met Opera says Saudi partnership has fallen through. newarab.com 
The Metropolitan Opera said Thursday that a In September, the 143-year-old
(2026-04-24). The children who learn war before they learn the world. globalvoices.org 
'[W]hen a child begins to fear the sky, something fundamental has already been lost'Originally published on By Noorudeen Veetykadan | It was the…
(2026-04-24). Why are campaigners concerned by Palantir's presence in the UK. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Two killed, dozens injured in West Virginia chemical plant explosion. wsws.org Two workers were killed and another 30 injured in a West Virginia chemical plant explosion Wednesday at a facility 20 miles outside Charleston, the state capital.
(2026-04-24). With these technological advancements, capitalism is only continuing for the sake of it. thecanary.co 
With advancements in technology, some of which were established to a large extent in the 1990s, capitalism is long outdated. The thing is, people can be addicted to anything. Some consumers are addicted to what David Graeber called "bullshit jobs" — labour that's not necessary or fun, but exists for the sake of it. And […] | By
(2026-04-24). UN Official: China plays vital role in South-South, multilateral cooperation. ecns.cn "China has played a very important role in South-South cooperation and in broader development cooperation," said Nadia Rasheed, United Nations Population Fund representative to China, in an exclusive interview with China News Service recently.
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi, KRG Chief Barzani hold phone call on region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi received a phone call from President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Nechirvan Barzani on Friday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
(2026-04-24). Volkswagen's China Reality Check: Why the Auto Giant Is Slamming the Brakes on Growth. thinktank.pk For years, Volkswagen dominated China's auto market, using it as a powerhouse for global sales and profits. Today, that narrative is changing fast. Slowing demand, fierce local competition, and the electric vehicle (EV) revolution are forcing the company to rethink its entire strategy. From Market Leader to Market Challenger Volkswagen's China chief, Ralf Brandstà§tter, has …
(2026-04-24). VIDEO: Palestinian children protest against siege on school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Palestinian children have protested the barbed wire erected by Israeli settlers in Umm al-Khair, in the occupied West Bank, demanding access to their school and freedom of movement.
(2026-04-24). Cuba Consolidates its Global Dominance in Baseball 5. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Cuba remains at the top of the world baseball5 ranking, according to the update released today by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). | Like the echo of balls bouncing off walls in Havana neighborhoods, the Caribbean island reaffirms its dominance in a discipline born of improvisation and now elevated to a global phenomenon. | The updated WBSC ranking places Cuba, the reigning world champion, at the top with 5827 points, followed by Japan (4385), France (4375), Chinese Taipei (4301), and Tunisia (3606), in a standings where the leader's lead seems to create a difficult…
(2026-04-24). Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei 'gravely wounded' but 'mentally sharp'. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Modi govt fails to pass Delimitation Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Friday April 17, 2026 withdrew the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the amended Women's Reservation Bill 2026 could not get the necessary votes in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament's Special Session.
(2026-04-24). EconoScope | China's electric motorcycles gain ground overseas as orders surge into July. ecns.cn Orders for Chinese electric motorcycles have been booked through July, as strong demand from Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America continues to drive exports.
(2026-04-24). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Out: Check Full Toppers' List. ummid.com As many as 26 students from all across India have scored a perfect 100 percentile to top JEE Main 2026 Session 2 the result of which was announced by the NTA today i.e. Monday April 20, 2026.
(2026-04-24). Iran, Trump, and the politics of threat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The loudest threats are often the clearest signs of strategic discomfort.
(2026-04-24). Boris Kagarlitsky on Hungary's election: Right-wing populism's dead end and the left's window of opportunity. links.org.au 
Boris Kagarlitsky argues that right-wing populists succeeded by absorbing the redistributive language of the left while abandoning any structural challenge to property relations.
(2026-04-24). Lenin and today's socialist struggle in the United States. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc shares some thoughts on Leninism, democratic centralism, party organization and related matters for today's socialist struggle.
(2026-04-24). Australia's legislation, regulation and policy overload: why a national, state and local government reviews are urgently needed. onlineopinion.com.au Regulation now costs Australian businesses $160 billion a year. The burden is rising, and it's hitting productivity, investment and living standards.
(2026-04-24). EU could hit Israeli settlers with sanctions 'in coming days'. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Xi urges efforts to further review, apply development experience of east China's Yiwu. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to further review the development experience of the city of Yiwu in east China's Zhejiang Province, and put it to good use.
(2026-04-24). Good Trouble on Good Friday, Faith Leaders at Crossroads Choosing Civil Disobedience over War Complicity. fightbackbetter.com 
Editor's Note: Rev. Erich Kussman of St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church in Trenton participated on Good Friday in a civil disobedience…
(2026-04-24). Viral videos highlight sense of safety in China. ecns.cn Social media reels showing Chinese police officers patiently explaining how firearms work to curious children.Fueling much online discussion about the"sense of safety"in China.
(2026-04-24). Election of so-called 'Putin agent' is no surprise to ordinary Bulgarians. responsiblestatecraft.org On April 19, parliamentary elections took place in Bulgaria for the eighth time in five years. It was the latest iteration of a pattern that has crept inwards from the European Union's eastern periphery, from
(2026-04-24). Public petitions rail against Palantir — whilst the Met Police negotiate a deal with the shady tech firm. thecanary.co 
Openly authoritarian US surveillance company Palantir is reportedly in talks with the Metropolitan Police to supply AI tools for use in criminal investigations. The talks have sparked concerns within the force itself over allowing the tech company access to sensitive data. The news comes during the ongoing scandal surrounding the Labour government's willingness to deal […] | By
(2026-04-24). EXCLUSIVE: Shady property firm urges landlords to evict 'liability' tenants before Renters' Rights Act. thecanary.co 
A shady short-term property letting agency is urging Manchester landlords to issue profitable Section 21 notices ahead of the upcoming Renters' Rights Act to evict people. The letter, shared exclusively with the Canary by Greater Manchester Tenants' Union (GMTU), labels ordinary renters "a potential liability". Chorlton-based residents received the letter from London-headquartered firm Aparthotel Manchester, […] | By
(2026-04-24). Iran's crude price per barrel rises to $99 at global markets. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The price of Iranian crude oil increased by three percent to more than $99 per barrel on the global markets.
(2026-04-24). US Navy Secretary fired among growing conflict with Pentagon leaders. ecns.cn Top defense leader John Phelan was suddenly fired as U.Navy Secretary on Wednesday, April 22, amid his growing discord with other Pentagon figures, officials say.
(2026-04-24). How Iran shattered Washington's short war plan? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The real cost of the war on Iran wasn't just in dollars, but in the collapse of the "quick victory" assumption itself.
(2026-04-24). 'Walk together as friends?' A High-Level Conference offers answers. ecns.cn Representatives from around the world recently gathered at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing for the Third High-Level Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development. | Amid rising uncertainty in the global landscape, "shared development" has become a key topic of discussion. What is being discussed here, and what could it lead to?
(2026-04-24). Nkabinde Enquiry reaches key milestone. sanews.gov.za Nkabinde Enquiry reaches key milestone | The Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, known as the Nkabinde Enquiry, has reached a critical stage with both legal parties having now formally closed their cases. | The enquiry is led by retired Justice Baaitse Elizabeth Nkabinde and was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Chauke, the Director of Public Prosecutions for the South Gauteng Division. | The enquiry will now proceed to the submissions phase. | "The Nkabinde Enquiry notes that all legal parties have now formally c…
(2026-04-24). Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia. Representatives of the ULMWP were this week at the Dutch Parliament for a Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the human rights situation in West Papua. In a video relayed…
(2026-04-24). California gubernatorial debate exposes right-wing character of both capitalist parties. wsws.org Every Democrat on stage gave current Governor Gavin Newsom a passing grade on homelessness, exposing their support for the criminalization of poverty and their hostility to the working class.
(2026-04-24). Are the Greens eating into the Reform vote? New poll puts the far-right party just 4 points ahead. thecanary.co 
Party leader Zack Polanski has posted to social media that it's "now clear" his Greens are "directly challenging" Reform. With multiple pollsters showing a narrowing lead between the two front-running parties, the seemingly bizarre prospect of voters crossing from the far right to the left has become a hot topic. Polanski's comments were prompted by […] | By
(2026-04-24). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.
(2026-04-24). Beijing's Calculated Patience in the Middle East. fpif.org The current volatility in the Middle East has once again placed the global security architecture under immense strain. Despite a fragile ceasefire, the shipping lanes of the
(2026-04-24). Contractor for Bibby Stockholm asylum barge overcharged government by £118m. thecanary.co 
The contractor responsible for the Bibby Stockholm asylum barge and quarantine hotel rooms has admitted to overcharging the UK government by an eyewatering £118m. The Australian company, Corporate Travel Management (CTM), announced that it's making arrangements to pay back the money. However, there's a question we've got to ask here. Namely, how is there so […] | By
(2026-04-24). Labour's US gambit fails as Trump threatens tariff on UK digital tax. thecanary.co 
Once again, Trump is threatening the UK with tariffs, this time claiming that our Digital Services Tax unfairly targets American companies. This comes despite moves by Labour to appease US tech giants by easing competition enforcement. While talking to reporters at the White House yesterday, Trump said: We don't like it when they threaten our […] | By
(2026-04-24). Martyred Leader led Islamic nation on path to power: cleric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Tehran's interim Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi-Fard says martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei guided the Islamic nation on power path with his steadfastness.
(2026-04-24). CARTOONS: Donald Trump is off, mid-war. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Who is responsible when an AI weapon pulls the trigger? responsiblestatecraft.org In 1863, Francis Lieber, the Prussian-American jurist commissioned by Abraham Lincoln to codify the laws of land warfare, wrote that no soldier may kill an enemy "who has laid down his arms." War, however brutal, must remain an act performed by a morally responsible agent who can account for what he has done and to whom it has been done. The Lieber Code was imperfect. Its application was racially selective and its humanitarian ambitions frequently betrayed in practice. But its foundational premise survived two world wars, the drafting of the Geneva Conventions and the development of every weapons system from…
(2026-04-24). Zimbabwe: Crackdown on Student Protesters Intensifies. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People protest the proposed Zimbabwe constitutional amendment extending the presidential term,London, April 18, 2026. | © 2026 Maynard Manyowa/News Images/NurPhoto via Reuters…
(2026-04-24). We had Amal Khalil by the grip of her hand. newarab.com 
We knew she was alive beneath the rubble — a real, breathing presence. Not in the abstract, not as rumour or hope. The 40-year-old female journalist, That is what made what followed so difficult to process—not only emotionally, but structurally. Because this was not a case of disappearance in the fog of war. It was a case of…
(2026-04-24). US State Dept offers $10 mn reward for leader of Iraqi group. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-24). Milwaukee Teachers, Students, Labor and Community Supporters March to Demand Wage Increases and Better Conditions. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-24). 'Pigs as Pets': New Tool to Intimidate Indian Muslims. ummid.com In Delhi's Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs.
(2026-04-24). Green 'crop circles' emerge on edge of Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Viewed from above, the fields resemble giant clock faces, while the long irrigation arms move slowly like clock hands, rotating evenly around their central pivots.
(2026-04-24). Police detain man for wearing kippa with Israeli and Palestinian flags, cut off Palestine flag. haaretz.com Alex Sinclair says two officers detained him at a cafe, accusing him of incitement. When he refused to leave the police station without his kippa, an officer cut out the Palestinian flag…
(2026-04-24). How the Tech World Turned Evil. portside.org How the Tech World Turned Evil |
(2026-04-24). Animal defenders descend on Whitehall to demand end of 'Bloody Cruel' experiments. thecanary.co 
To mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories on 24 April, two PETA "pigs" turned up near the UK parliament. Covered in "bloody wounds", they were slumped over a giant biological waste bin. It read "Keir: Experiments on Animals Are Bloody Cruel. Bin them!" and had "entrails" and "clinical waste" overflowing out of it. Meanwhile […] | By
(2026-04-24). Iran defeat Sri Lanka at 2026 Asian Beach Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's national beach handball team beat Sri Lanka 2-0 at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Friday.
(2026-04-24). Advocates demand release of Salah Sarsour from ICE custody. newarab.com 
Civil rights advocates are ramping up their demands for the release of Milwaukee-based Muslim leader Salah Sarsour from The 53-year-old president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, a Palestinian from the occupied West Bank who has been living in the US for 32 years, was seized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month when he was pulled over while driving his car. He was apprehended shortly after Canary Mission, a group that targets pro-Palestinian activists, ran a profile of him. | He…
(2026-04-24). FIFA faces backlash as Trump's immigration agenda threatens World Cup. thecanary.co 
Civil groups in the USA are warning travellers of serious rights violations after Trump doubled down on its oppressive immigration and anti-human rights agenda. Moreover, this is happening in the run-up to the Men's 2026 FIFA World Cup in June. The signatories to the letter include Amnesty, NAACP, and ACLU, among others. Fans, journalists and […] | By
(2026-04-24). US's Trump resorting to sow discord among Iranian officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Lashing out at the US president, Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, Chairman of Expediency Discernment Council has said that US President Donald Trump is sowing seeds of discord among the high-ranking officials of the country.
(2026-04-24). 'I'm Sad, Angry and Worried': Sadiq Khan Fears Labour Will Be Punished for Peter Mandelson Scandal in Local Elections. bylinetimes.com Sadiq Khan has told Byline Times that he is "angry" about the Government's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal, and believes it will contribute towards the Labour party losing control of councils right across London in next month's local elections. | "I'm sad, angry and worried about the May 7th elections," he said. | "I've seen examples of great Labour councils doing great stuff – our ability to deliver free school meals, to build record numbers of council homes and reopen youth clubs with great Labour councils and some of those councils may not be Labour after May 7th, through no fault of their own". | K…
(2026-04-24). Damien Biggs takes on 'broken system' standing as an Independent for Egham. thecanary.co 
In just two weeks' time, the local elections will see thousands of councillors elected across the country. In what is likely to be a tough defeat for incumbent Labour councillors, the battle truly is between independents, Greens and far-right Reform UK. Nevertheless, community-focused candidates have rolled their sleeves up, determined to change the way that […] | By
(2026-04-24). Luke Littler vs the Noise: how a teenager is fighting fire with fire. thecanary.co 
Luke 'The Nuke' Littler gunning for glory Luke Littler walked into Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on Thursday night knowing exactly what was coming. The jeers arrived on cue — loud, sharp, and predictable. But the 17‚Äëyear‚Äëold was unaffected by the noise. He has heard much worse recently, and especially after Rotterdam, everything else feels like […] | By
(2026-04-24). Nexteer workers: It is time for the rank and file to take matters into our own hands! wsws.org Three weeks ago workers at the Nexteer Automotive plant in Saginaw, Michigan, overwhelmingly rejected a pro-company contract backed by the United Auto Workers International Union and UAW Local 699 officials.
(2026-04-24). Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Karnataka SSLC 2026 Toppers: The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has annouced today i.e. Thursday April 23, 2026 the result of the Senior School Leaving Certificate (Karnataka SSLC) 2026 exam, also known as Pre University and Class 10 exams, along with the Merit List and Toppers' Names on its official website karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
(2026-04-24). German defence minister presents new military strategy: Berlin prepares for major war against Russia. wsws.org On Wednesday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer presented a comprehensive military strategy for the first time in the history of the Bundeswehr. Published excerpts already leave no doubt that Berlin is systematically preparing for a major war, especially against Russia.
(2026-04-24). Why the Iran War Ceasefire Reflects Deeper Global Power Struggles. thinktank.pk The recent extension of the ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war has been presented as a diplomatic success, offering a temporary sense of calm in a highly volatile region. However, beneath this appearance of stability lies a far more complex reality. The ceasefire is not a resolution of the conflict but rather a temporary pause …
(2026-04-24). VIDEO: Strong tornado rips through US state of Oklahoma. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The footage shows that a powerful tornado has struck the US state of Oklahoma.
(2026-04-24). Jamia Millia Islamia 10th Result 2026 Out: List of Toppers. ummid.com JMI Class 10 Result 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the Class 10 result 2026 along with the details of toppers.
(2026-04-24). Open letter to President Donald Trump. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com Sir, | Media reports in | India indicate certain comments attributable to you and which project India, Indians | in bad light. Your choice of words leaves much to desire. Is this really the | assessment you have about us Indians?
(2026-04-24). Al-Nassr storms into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final. ummid.com Top Saudi Football Club Al Nassr Wednesday April 22, 2026 stormed into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final defeating Al Ahli SC Qatar 5-1.
(2026-04-24). Iran to make criminal aggressor regret its actions: Army cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country will make the criminal aggressor regret for its actions.
(2026-04-24). "No More Symbolism" : Why Ukraine Is Demanding Europe Take a Harder Line on Russia. thinktank.pk Since the outbreak of the full-scale war following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv's expectations from Europe have undergone a visible transformation. What began as a call for political solidarity and gradual integration into European structures has now evolved into a demand for decisive, security-driven involvement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that Ukraine …
(2026-04-24). Critics Slam FCC Move to Update Ratings System to Include Trans Content Warnings. truthout.org The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a request for public comment on Wednesday, asking parents to weigh in on changes to the current ratings system and whether updates are needed to inform viewers about content related to transgender people — a demand that could result in widespread censorship of LGBTQ voices and representation in media, critics have warned. The request from the… |
(2026-04-24). No plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA)- Italian Sports Minister, Andrea Abodi, has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at World Cup as "not appropriate", rejecting any idea that Azzurri will be granted a last-minute berth at this summer's tournament.
(2026-04-24). Texas Tech Establishes Draconian New Censorship Policies on LGBTQ Topics. truthout.org A new memo at Texas Tech University establishes a sweeping and draconian censorship policy toward LGBTQ+ people, creating a campus equivalent of "Don't Say Gay" in one of the most extreme anti-speech policies ever imposed at a public university. The memo bars professors from discussing LGBTQ+ topics in core and lower-level courses and eliminates entire fields of study across the five-university… |
(2026-04-24). Black Portlanders Were Displaced; New Project To Aid Their Return. popularresistance.org In an era when the Fair Housing Act is under attack across the country, a nonprofit in Portland, Oregon, has broken ground on a mixed-use development project that will house hundreds of Black Portlanders who were previously displaced by the city's use of eminent domain. | The $163 million project, on a 2.99-acre site at the intersection of North Russell Street and North Williams Avenue, will eventually be home to former residents and their descendants of Albina. The community in the North and Northeast sections of the city was once home to nearly 80% of Portland's Black population.
(2026-04-24). Living in the Age of Hyperbole or "A Beginners Guide to Identifying Propaganda" covertactionmagazine.com Among the many advantages of my generation, becoming adults in the 1960s and '70s, was what and how we were taught. Advertising propaganda was new in the 1950s and, instead of using it to manage us, we were then taught how to manage it. Government and industry soon learned better; so, perhaps, we should too. …
(2026-04-24). Afghans Stranded in Qatar Express Betrayal at Trump's Push to Send Them to DRC. truthout.org The Trump administration is moving to force Afghans who worked alongside the U.S. military either back to the war-torn nation or to the Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R.C), veterans and refugee advocates say. Those Afghans have been stranded at a former U.S. military base in Qatar since 2021, and fear imprisonment and execution by the Taliban's government if they are pushed back to Afghanistan. |
(2026-04-24). Israeli thug that threatened murdered Amal Khalil now threatens US journalist for asking questions. thecanary.co 
The sinister Israeli thug behind a phone number that sent death threats to Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil has claimed she and other journalists are terrorists — and threatened a US journalist for asking questions. Israeli thug threatening Drop Site Amal Khalil was murdered in a double-tap strike on 22 April as she reported in southern […] | By
(2026-04-24). WB 10th Madhyamik Result 2026 Date Confirmed – Read Circular. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2026.
(2026-04-24). Palestine 36 — Film Review. mronline.org 
Annemarie Jacir's new film is not just a history lesson. By explaining Palestinians' fight against British colonialism, it helps us understand apartheid Israel.
(2026-04-24). ICSE, ISC 2026 Results: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is declaring the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 reults on its official website results.cisce.org and cisce.org.
(2026-04-24). The Strokes Star, Julian Casablancas, slams 'white privilege' of US Zionists. ummid.com Julian Casablancas, The Strokes' lead singer, during an extended episode of the viral online talk show SubwayTakes, has called out the 'white privilege' of Zionists in the United States.
(2026-04-24). China's Xiushan expands cross-border trade through logistics hub. ecns.cn A mountainous county in southwest China is expanding its role in global trade, as new logistics links connect local industries with markets in Southeast Asia and Europe, businesses say.
(2026-04-24). Sheboygan: Labor and Community Members Pack the House at Event. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-24). Look beyond Mandelson: Trump, and the U.S. alliance, are the bigger picture. mronline.org 
The government is a busted flush.
(2026-04-24). President Ramaphosa addresses National Business Initiative 30 year anniversary. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa addresses National Business Initiative 30 year anniversary | President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the National Business Initiative (NBI), describing the organisation as a "powerful agent for change" that has helped shape South Africa's democratic journey over the past three decades. | The President addressed the NBI's 30th anniversary cocktail reception in Sandton, on Thursday evening. | The event marked 30 years of cooperation between government, business and civil society in advancing South Africa's economic and development transformation. | "It is truly a privilege to pay tribute t…
(2026-04-24). Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister In a statement on social media, as his annual medical report was released, Netanyahu, 76, said an early stage malignant tumor had been discovered during a
(2026-04-24). Comicomment: The ghosts Japan refuses to put to rest. ecns.cn Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday made a monetary offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, one day after she sent a ritual offering to the shrine in the name of "prime minister."
(2026-04-24). Religion Means Respect: Namita Thapar, abused over Namaz benefits, reminds Hindus. ummid.com Namita Thapar, a healthcare professional who is being abused for highlighting the benefits of Namaaz in a strongly worded message dropped on social media, reminded the Hindus about the importance of respect for all religions.
(2026-04-24). Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli warplanes launched an attack targeting the outskirts of Bint Jbeil in the Kounine area. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-04-24). Zionist occupation forces carry out bombings in Al-Bayyada town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-04-24). The Iran War and the End of the American Empire. juancole.com
(2026-04-24). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-04-24). Bad Vibes and the Trump Betrayal. cepr.net
(2026-04-24). 'Sportellino' is an AI chatbot who helps migrants navigate the maze of Italian bureaucracy. globalvoices.org
(2026-04-24). Warlord Haftar is tightening his grip on Libya, with a US imprimatur. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-24). Big blow to Kejriwal: Raghav Chadha joins BJP, signals mass AAP split; 6 more MPs likely to follow. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-24). In response to the Israeli enemy's violation of the ceasefire and its incursion into Lebanese airspace, at 2:10 PM on Friday, April 24, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters shot down an Israeli enemy army drone of the type in the airspace of the Tyre-Al-Housh area with a surface-to-air missile: statement 1. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-04-24). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 13:00 on Friday 24-04-2026 a military vehicle belonging to the "Israeli" enemy army in Al-Qantara town with a loitering glider, achieving a confirmed hit: statement 3. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-04-24). El Gamal family released from ICE detention. wsws.org The Trump administration held Hayam El Gamal and her five children, ages 5 to 18, at the Dilley family detention center in Texas for nearly 10 months as punishment for the alleged crimes of the children's father.
(2026-04-24). "My Signature for the Homeland" at the Cuban Embassy in the United States. radiohc.cu The staff of the Cuban Embassy in the United States has joined the "My Signature for the Homeland" / "Mi firma por la Patria" movement, which demonstrates the Cuban people's commitment to peace and their right to defend themselves against any attempt at aggression. | "With our signatures, we will reaffirm our unwavering commitment to peace, which is the essence of the Cuban nation," said the Deputy Chief of Mission of Cuba, Ambassador Tanieris Diéguez, after everyone sang the National Anthem and began signing the document at the embassy in Washington. | "We are men and women who love peace, defenders of solidarit…
(2026-04-23). How Does One Exterminate an Entire Civilization? orinocotribune.com On April 7, on his Truth social media network, President Trump issued the following threat to Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." | What is terrifying is not only the intention of a president of a nuclear power to prepare for the extermination of an entire civilization but also the silence and morbid curiosity with which this monstrous statement has been received by the dominant "public opinion" across the world. | Few were horrified by the public and official threat to kill millions of people—children, adults, and the elderly—and to devastate their culture,…
(2026-04-23). Donald Trump's exploited States of America. mronline.org 
Tariffs, kidnappings, blockades, bombings, and constant threats of escalation mark U.S. President Donald Trump's second term. The reason for the aggression: the U.S. must free itself from exploitation by other countries. According to Trump, the others are enriching themselves at the expense of the U.S. market, NATO partners are leaving the U.S. to shoulder the …
(2026-04-23). Iran's parliament, SNSC weighing Hormuz control plan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Iran's parliament and Supreme National Security Council are jointly reviewing a proposed plan to assert sovereign control over the Strait of Hormuz, with final decision-making authority yet to be determined.
(2026-04-23). Prolonged Closure of Strait of Hormuz May Lead to Global Hunger Catastrophe. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have raised fuel costs and caused shortages of key fertilizers around the world, wreaking havoc on the agricultural industry. Adam Hanieh, director of the SOAS Middle East Institute at the University of London, says the effects could be felt for a long time, particularly in the Global South. "About a third of the world's… |
(2026-04-23). US-Israeli aggression root cause of insecurity in Hormuz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has termed the aggression of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran as the root cause of insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-23). Venezuela: Far-Right María Corina Machado Does Not Meet Amnesty Law Requirements. orinocotribune.com The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly's Commission for Monitoring the Amnesty Law, Jorge Arreaza, has reiterated that far-right politician María Corina Machado does not meet the legal requirements to qualify for the benefits of this law. According to the official, Machado's stance in support of US imperialism excludes her from any pardon. | "If the judge sees that you requested an invasion once, twice, or three times, it's no longer applicable," Arreaza stated emphatically this Wednesday, April 22. "The law is very clear." | The commissioner highlighted the fact that amnesty is not an automatic proces…
(2026-04-23). How the media legitimise Barnaby and PHONies. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-23). Endangered saker falcon spotted in Xinjiang's Barluk Mountains. ecns.cn A saker falcon was spotted and recorded in early April at the rocky cliffs of the Barluk Mountains in Tuoli county of Tacheng prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2026-04-23). Sheikh Baha'i: Prominent scholar of Safavid era. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Commemorations of Sheikh Baha'i underscore his role in Safavid Iran, where he combined scientific inquiry, religious scholarship, and public service, leaving a lasting imprint on culture, architecture, and governance in Iran.
(2026-04-23). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK. ecns.cn The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). ICE Re-Detains Plaintiff Out On Bond in Landmark Case Challenging L.A. ICE Raids, Sends Him Back To Adelanto. lataco.com After the Supreme Court refused his challenge to ICE, Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, a construction worker filing a lawsuit against ICE with the help of the ACLU, was detained once again during his ISAP check-in.
(2026-04-23). U.S. Expands "Economic Fury" Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-04-23). US Forces Board Another Iran-Linked Tanker in the Indian Ocean. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon said on Thursday that US forces boarded another tanker in the Indian Ocean that it said was carrying Iranian oil, as the US continues to enforce a blockade against Iran. "Overnight, US forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran, …
(2026-04-23). Treasury review's big idea for north of Ireland: regurgitated neoliberal gruel. thecanary.co 
The big brains at Westminster's treasury department have squirrelled themselves away and taken a long, serious look at the north of Ireland's dire finances. They've now returned with their masterplan — ____ over the average household even more thoroughly than before. The treasury's proposals include highly regressive measures such as water charges, which don't currently […] | By
(2026-04-23). Trump always backs down: What is behind ceasefire extension? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Trump treats foreign policy as theater. But when the curtain rises on real costs, the bluff collapses. Iran knows the script very well.