(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Lebanon: Hezbollah responds to Israeli violations ahead of talks. newarab.com 
One person was killed in an Israeli drone strike in eastern Lebanon overnight, while Lebanon's state news agency reported that an Israeli drone had k…
(2026-04-22). Israel-Lebanon ceasefire violated 220 times in less than three days. thecanary.co 
Israel has violated the ceasefire in Lebanon 220 times in less than three days, murdering three people and wounding seven, including four paramedics. 220 Ceasefire Violations by Israel in Lebanon in 3 days Since the ceasefire went into effect on 17 April until 19 April (noon), Israel has committed 220 violations in Lebanon, according to […] | By
(2026-04-22). Israeli strikes wound journalist, trap another under rubble in southern Lebanon. al-monitor.com By Maya GebeilyBEIRUT, April 22 (Reuters) – Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon wounded one journalist and left another trapped under rubble on Wednesday with rescuers temporarily blocked from reaching her by ongoing Israeli fire, Lebanon's health ministry, a senior military official and press advocates said.Israel's military said in a statement it had received reports that two journalists were injured as a result of its strikes, and denied it was preventing rescue teams from reaching the area.
(2026-04-22). Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, testing Lebanon truce as talks loom. scmp.com Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it fired rockets and drones into northern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire ahead of US-mediated talks between the Israeli and Lebanese governments this week. | The Israeli military earlier said Iran-aligned Hezbollah had fired several rockets towards its troops operating in southern Lebanon, in what it described as a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire agreement. It was not immediately clear if the incidents were the…
(2026-04-22). Lebanon attacks strain ceasefire before talks. tribune.com.pk 
At least four people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanon's state news agency reported, and Hezbollah said it launched an attack drone at Israeli forces in the south, straining a ceasefire ?between the Iran-backed group and Israel. | On the eve of talks in Washington between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Beirut would seek an extension of the 10-day, US-mediated ceasefire, which is set to expire on Sunday. | Hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel reignited on March 2, when the Lebanese group opened fire in support of Iran. | The c…
(2026-04-22). Headlines for April 22, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire But Maintains Blockade as Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Frays as Hezbollah Fires on Israeli Forces, Israeli Army Reservist Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank Settler Attack, NYT: Two Senior Hamas Officials Say Group Could Give Up Some Weapons Belonging to Police Force, Justice Department Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Federal Fraud Charges, CIA Agents Among U.S. Officials Killed in Mexico Car Crash, Prompting Probe into Covert Operations, Indigenous Communities and Environmental Activists Vow to Fight Mexican President Sheinbaum's Rever…
(2026-04-22). Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill at least five people, including journalist. aljazeera.com Journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli attack in at-Tiri, Lebanon's Al Akhbar reports.
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-22). IRIB poll: Vast majority of Iranians reject curbs on missiles, uranium, and Strait of Hormuz controlA nationwide survey by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Research Center has revealed unwavering support for the country's armed forces, national unity, and a firm resolve to maintain the country's missile and defensive capabilities.
(2026-04-22). Israel, Lebanon to hold 2nd ambassador-level talks in U.S. amid fragile ceasefire. ecns.cn Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold their second ambassador-level talks at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S. media reported Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). How Israel used aid to advance its aims in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon border village has raised questions over the relationship between Israel and the organisation behind the shipment, following an investigation by The New Arab. | The aid was dropped into the Christian-majority village of Rmeish in Bint Jbeil district by an organisation called Samaritan's Purse, in The move appeared aimed at managing the siege imposed on
(2026-04-22). How Israel expands its control of south Lebanon border villages. newarab.com 
As the ceasefire in Lebanon enters its fifth day, the Israeli army is At the same time, the Israelis are…
(2026-04-22). Donald Trump, Who Depicted Himself As Jesus, Read A Verse During A Marathon Bible Reading Event. newsone.com 
Source: Donald Trump / Truth Social | It has been just over a week since President Donald Trump
(2026-04-22). Watch: Israeli propagandist boasts of 60k-strong pro-genocide hasbara operation. thecanary.co 
Former Israeli intelligence officer Ella Kenan's boast to a pro-Israel conference has exposed the occupation's massive digital propaganda operation. Kenan's 60,000-strong 'army' is focused entirely on undermining global support for the Palestinian people. Israeli arrogance With typical Israeli arrogance, she claims that her organisation's reach is 'completely organic'. Then, in the next sentence, she boasts […] | By
(2026-04-22). Díaz-Canel a OperaMundi: Bloqueo de EEUU es un castigo colectivo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos como un castigo colectivo contra el pueblo de la isla, y subrayó la importancia que mantiene hoy la solidaridad internacional para hacerle frente. | En entrevista con el periodista brasileño Breno Altman, transmitida la noche de este martes en una emisión especial del programa 20 Minutos de Opera Mundi, el mandatario calificó la política estadounidense como "una política criminal, realmente genocida", cuyas consecuencias impactan tanto en l…
(2026-04-22). US drops all demands ahead of talks, Mojtaba wins nuclear victory as Trump does shocking u-turn. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump says Iran's nuclear programme has been obliterated, but then admits what's left behind could take years to clean up. So which version is true? As the ceasefire clock ticks down, a new phrase has entered the narrative: "nuclear dust." Trump claims it proves success. But does it actually raise more questions than answers? Because buried beneath the rubble is the rubble: Where is Iran's enriched uranium? If the sites were destroyed, what happened to the material inside? And if it's still there, who controls it now? The answers are unclear, and uncertainty is only growing as Washington, Tehran, and even…
(2026-04-22). Trump Halts Iran Escalation—But Is This Peace or Just a Delay? thinktank.pk In a move that has caught global attention, Donald Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from what many feared was an imminent escalation. The decision, influenced heavily by Pakistan, reflects a calculated pause rather than a resolution. It signals that while military options remain firmly on the table, …
(2026-04-22). Iran blows up last-minute talks even after Trump's threats, JD Vance's Pakistan trip on hold. hindustantimes.com Tensions spike as Iran formally refuses to join a second round of talks, derailing diplomatic efforts and putting planned negotiations in Pakistan on hold. The rejection undercuts outreach led by JD Vance and intensifies pressure on Donald Trump, who has doubled down with hardline rhetoric and renewed military threats. With the ceasefire window narrowing, Washington signals readiness to escalate if diplomacy collapses, while Tehran maintains defiance and rejects what it views as coercive negotiations.
(2026-04-22). US Expands "Economic Fury" Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire. truthout.org The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it is expanding its sanctions regime, known as "Economic Fury," against Iran on Tuesday, escalating the administration's economic warfare against the country just hours before President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in Iran. The administration said it is sanctioning 14 individuals and entities that it claims are involved in… |
(2026-04-22). Belgian army chief says EU uses Ukraine to buy time. infobrics.org Russia will win and open the door to a new historical and civilizational cycle.
(2026-04-22). Iran's IRGC Seizes Two Ships in the Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that comes after the US military seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman and a tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean. The IRGC said the ships were seized for "committing violations" in …
(2026-04-22). China's shipyards secure wave of oil tanker orders as Iran war drives demand. scmp.com China's shipyards are emerging as beneficiaries from the US-Israeli war on Iran, securing new orders as crude transport bottlenecks worsen and global demand for large oil tankers rises. | With the United States and Iran effectively blockading the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint that handles about a quarter of the world's seaborne oil — shipping companies are racing to expand capacity, particularly in very large crude carriers (VLCCs) capable of transporting about 2 million barrels of oil per…
(2026-04-22). IRGC Navy seizes two violating vessels in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran's IRGC Navy says it seized two vessels, MSC-FRANCESCA and EPAMINODES, for manipulating navigation systems and endangering safety in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-22). Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire. scmp.com Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war. | The attacks, which Iranian media said were carried out by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, came after US President Donald Trump said the US would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, due to expire on Wednesday.
(2026-04-22). The Chris Hedges Report: Is There A Way Out Of The Iran War? popularresistance.org To dissect the challenges involved in negotiating peace and the potential ramifications of a resumption of the war, Chris Hedges speaks with Professor John Mearsheimer. A fundamental difficulty is whether the United States realizes that Iran has the upper hand in this conflict. Mearsheimer explains that if the US chooses to escalate the situation, this would be to Iran's advantage as they have the capacity to inflict greater harm on the global economy beyond restricting passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which has already created shortages in critical materials needed for manufacturing and agriculture.
(2026-04-22). Livestream: Hizballah protects Lebanon. electronicintifada.net Sara Larijani and Taha Zeinalih from We Defend Iran on the Iranian people's commitment to retaining control of the Strait of Hormuz. Jon Elmer on fierce resistance in Lebanon and more.
(2026-04-22). Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz, Gujarat-bound vessel among targets; India concern rises. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated on Wednesday after Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized two cargo vessels, including one that was headed towards Gujarat's Mundra Port.According to Iranian state media, the ships, Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, have been taken into custody and moved to Iranian territory. Another vessel, the Greek-owned Euphoria, was also targeted during the incident and is now stranded near the Iranian coast. | Shipping data shows that Epaminondas was on its way from Dubai to Mundra Port when it was intercepted. Iranian authorities claimed that…
(2026-04-22). Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe. tribune.com.pk 
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. | Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports. | A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after ‚Å being hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades northeast of Oman. | Also Read: Iran says no talk…
(2026-04-22). Ships targeted in Hormuz as UK pushes for strait's reopening. newarab.com 
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports. | A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after being hit by gunfire and…
(2026-04-22). No wonder Iran went cold on sham talks, considering the lying US-Israeli track record. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Tim O'Shea I don't blame Iran for going cold on another sham negotiation session with the US. After all, why would they take the US or Israel seriously? Or even remotely trust either of them when: They both bombed Iran right in the middle of two sets of previous "negotiations"; and Trump lied…
(2026-04-22). Trump says eight Iranian women be executed, Iran disputes entire account. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran had agreed not to execute eight women protesters in a sign of respect for him, while officials in Tehran denied the executions had been planned and accused the U.S. president of spreading falsehoods."Very good news," Trump said in a social media post a day after granting a unilateral ceasefire in the war started by the U.S. and Israel on February 28.Trump said four of the eight women would be released immediately and four would be sentenced to one month in prison.
(2026-04-22). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-22). Mossad spy Mahdi Farid executed in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — An Iranian man convicted of espionage for the Israeli regime's Mossad spy agency was executed after his death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court of Iran.
(2026-04-22). Israelis are being recruited as spies for Iran in what security experts call an espionage 'epidemic'. mondoweiss.net 
Israel has long used the same playbook to recruit informants from enemy societies. Iran is now using it to recruit spies in Israel by exploiting new cracks in Israeli society.
(2026-04-22). Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige. al-monitor.com By extending a ceasefire indefinitely with Iran, President Donald Trump appears to be searching for a way out of a costly war, but Tehran may be unwilling to give him a win.Trump has insisted on maintaining a naval blockade, which Iran is demanding must end before it can consider any agreement to end the conflict launched on February 28 by Israel and the United States.
(2026-04-22). Eight Iranian women won't be executed: Trump. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran had agreed not to execute eight women protesters in a sign of respect for him, while officials in Tehran denied the executions had been planned and accused the U.S. president of spreading falsehoods. | "Very good news," Trump said in a social media post a day after granting a unilateral ceasefire in the war started by the U.S. and Israel on February 28. | Trump said four of the eight women would be released immediately and four would be sentenced to one month in prison. | "I very much appreciate that Iran, and its leaders, respected my request, as President of…
(2026-04-22). Iran's epic win: MOSSAD loses elite agent 'M', Barnea's shocking confession humiliates Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Israel's spy agency Mossad faces scrutiny after chief David Barnea confirmed an operative, codenamed "M.," was killed during covert operations against Iran. The admission comes amid rising tensions following Iran's claim it arrested four alleged Israeli spies, intensifying the shadow war between the two rivals. Reports suggest the agent died abroad during a sensitive mission, possibly linked to efforts to block Iran's weapons capabilities. As the fragile truce frays, the revelation underscores escalating covert confrontations, with both sides signaling readiness for a deeper, more dangerous phase of conflict.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Iran's Armed Forces hands on trigger to respond to any attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — The spokesman of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that Iran's armed forces have their hands on the trigger, fully prepared to immediately strike predetermined targets if the US or Israel commits any aggression.
(2026-04-22). Israel, Iran: Unlawful March Attacks on Energy Infrastructure. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Natural gas refineries at the South Pars gas field on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf, in Asaluyeh, Iran, March 16, 2019. | © 2019 Vahid Salemi/AP Photo | (Beirut) — Israeli and Iranian attacks in mid-March 2026 on vital energy infrastructure were unlawfully indiscriminate and could trigger profound economic consequences for millions of people in the region and globally, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks on the facilities in Iran and Qatar may amount to war crimes.On March 18, Israeli forces attacked Iran's South Pars Gas Field, an important source of natural…
(2026-04-22). Tehran strongly rejects sabotage plans in Azerbaijan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baku has firmly dismissed allegations that Tehran has conducted actions within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan that would jeopardize the country's interests.
(2026-04-22). Iran slams EU's double standards over Minab school attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — The Iranian Embassy in London has criticized European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, condemning Brussels' double standards and selling its integrity through silence in the face of recent events in Iran.
(2026-04-22). Trump extends Iran war ceasefire as Strait shutdown drags on. scmp.com US President Donald Trump announced a last-minute indefinite extension of a ceasefire with Iran and downplayed reports about an intercepted ship carrying a "gift from China" to Tehran. | The US would avoid military action against Iran "until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal", Trump said on social media on Tuesday. He cited a request from Pakistan as a reason for reversing earlier threats to resume bombing if no deal was reached.
(2026-04-22). Oil falls, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce. tribune.com.pk 
With the two-week truce in its final hours, the US president said he would push the deadline back indefinitely following a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Tehran's "fractured" leadership time to form a proposal. | He had previously indicated he would not extend the truce and warned he would resume bombing the Islamic republic when it expired. | "I have… directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their (Iran's) proposal is submitted," Trump wrote on social media. | Th…
(2026-04-22). Iran's sudden revenge attack hours after US hijacks 2nd ship: IRGC damages vessel; Trump stunned. hindustantimes.com Hours after the U.S. hijacked a second Iran‚Äëlinked civilian ship, an IRGC gunboat reportedly opened fire on a cargo vessel near Oman, badly damaging its bridge but sparing the crew. As Trump extends the ceasefire, attacks at sea are spreading beyond Hormuz, raising fears of a slide back into full‚Äëscale war.
(2026-04-22). Iran demands release of Touska vessel, crew. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran called on the UN to require the US to immediately release the commercial vessel Touska and its crew after a US military attack near the Iranian coast in the Sea of Oman.
(2026-04-22). Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says. scmp.com A top envoy to ‚Å US President Donald Trump has asked Fifa to replace Iran with Italy in the coming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. | The plan is an effort to repair ‚Äåties between Trump and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the American president's attacks against Pope Leo over the Iran war, the FT reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
(2026-04-22). US-Iran talks could be held as early as Friday, says Trump. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump waves as he departs after delivering remarks to NCAA Collegiate National Champions in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 21, 2026. — ReutersNo fixed timeline announced for truce extension: source.Trump says US to continue…
(2026-04-22). Capital road blockades cripple refinery logistics. tribune.com.pk 
Amid road blockades linked to a second round of US-Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad, the Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has warned of a looming oil crisis, citing falling crude supplies and approached the GHQ to clear stranded crude tankers. | The refinery, which processes 100% indigenous crude oil sourced from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the Potohar region, is facing an imminent shutdown due to ongoing traffic restrictions affecting the movement of both crude oil and petroleum products over the past four days. | Despite formally highlighting the gravity of the situation and its serious consequences to the Petroleu…
(2026-04-22). No Peace, Only Escalation: The Push Toward Total War With Iran. scheerpost.com As ceasefire talks collapse, retired Col. Douglas Macgregor warns that Washington is not negotiating—it's preparing for a devastating, infrastructure-targeting war that could reshape the global order. 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 …
(2026-04-22). Iran: No Decision Yet on New Talks in Pakistan due to Contradictory US Messages. orinocotribune.com Iran has not made a final decision on whether to participate in the next round of Pakistan-mediated talks with the United States, citing contradictory messages, inconsistent behavior and unacceptable actions by the American side, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday, April 21. | "No final decision has been made yet on whether to participate in the Pakistan talks," Esmail Baghaei said in a televised interview on IRIB's News Network. | "The reason is the contradictory messages, inconsistent behavior and unacceptable actions of the American side," he said. | Pakistan has been brokering indirect negotiation…
(2026-04-22). Pakistan steps up backchannel diplomacy to salvage talks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan intensified its behind-the-scenes and overt diplomatic efforts on Wednesday to revive the stalled the US-Iran peace process, as Tehran's envoy in Islamabad held a key meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against the backdrop of growing uncertainty over the next round of negotiations. | According to a brief statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office, Reza Amiri Moghadam called on the premier to discuss the evolving regional situation and ongoing peace efforts. | "Amb. Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on 22.4.202…
(2026-04-22). Pakistan works to advance Iran-US talks, awaits Tehran reply. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Pakistani political and military officials have engaged in intensive efforts over the past 24 hours to prevent the collapse of negotiations between Iran and the United States, sources said Wednesday.
(2026-04-22). US breach of commitments, blockade of ports main obstacles to Iranian president says. al-monitor.com April 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. breach of commitments and its blockade of Iranian ports and threats are the main obstacles to "genuine negotiations", Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday."[The] world sees your endless hypocritical rhetoric and contradiction between claims and actions," he said, one day after U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Alex Richardson)…
(2026-04-22). UK envoy commends, supports Pakistan's role in bringing US-Iran on negotiating table. tribune.com.pk 
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott on Wednesday praised and supported "Pakistan's facilitative role in bringing the US and Iran to the negotiating table" during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. | According to a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on X, both sides discussed the evolving regional situation, while "FM Dar underscored Pakistan's ongoing efforts to facilitate engagement and emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in the peaceful resolution of disputes." | The British envoy "appreciated and supported Pakistan's facilitative…
(2026-04-22). Iran war: The American Empire at a dead end. unitedworldint.com Interview to Turkish TV Channel Ulusal Kanal. UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest on Türkiye's Ulusal Kanal. The TV program covered the negotiation process between the US and Iran, the trajectory of the war and its outcomes to date, the power struggle within the US and its potential consequences, as well …
(2026-04-22). Veterans Groups Protest U.S. War on Iran: Scores Arrested at Peaceful Protest in U.S. Capitol Rotunda. worldbeyondwar.org 
A coalition of veterans groups gathered in the nation's capitol on Monday to express their deep opposition to the U.S. war on Iran. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-22). Democracy Now! 2026-04-22 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 22, 2026; AI Data Center Resistance: Maine Passes Nation's First Statewide Moratorium — Will Gov. Mills Sign It?; "Colossus Failure": Elon Musk's Data Centers Face Lawsuit for Polluting Black Neighborhoods in Memphis; "Data Colonialism": Native Communities Fight AI Data Centers on Indigenous Land; Greenpeace Sends Ship to Support Global Sumud Flotilla's Attempt to Break Israel's Blockade of Gaza | Headlines for April 22, 2026; AI Data Center Resistance: Maine Passes Nation's First Statewide Moratorium — Will Gov. Mills Sign It?; &…
(2026-04-22). Thursday 4/23: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-22). New Flotilla Shows Palestinians in Gaza That the World Has Not Abandoned Us. truthout.org When word of an upcoming maritime flotilla coming from countries thousands of kilometers away first began circulating, Palestinians were in the heart of this war, in one of its harshest moments, with famine silently tearing through Gaza — heavier even than the shelling itself. Despite my awareness of the Israeli occupation's brutality and severity, and my knowledge that it does not really… |
(2026-04-22). Seven Palestinians killed as Israel continues attacks in Gaza. newarab.com 
Seven Palestinians in Several others were injured in shelling in Beit Lahia on Tuesday, where the Israeli military targeted a group of people near a roundabout, according to Palestinian news agency WAFA. | Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, has been extensively destroyed by Israeli forces…
(2026-04-22). Israel Is Continuing to Seize More of Gaza Beyond the So-Called Yellow Line. truthout.org Israel's gradual advancement of its "yellow line" to occupy more territory in the Gaza Strip is fueling concerns that it is seeking to effectively annex and colonize the majority of the territory without any formal agreement. The Guardian reported on Wednesday that Israel has been steadily pushing the truce line to take control of more Palestinian territory in the six months since a… |
(2026-04-22). "The American population has a crisis of literacy" unitedworldint.com Speech by Diane Sare, Independent Candidate for President of the United States, and Founder of the Schiller Institute NYC Chorus at the online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" By Diane Sare, an Independent Candidate for President of the United …
(2026-04-22). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-04-22). Venezuelan far-Right discourse fosters racism and classism. mronline.org 
From Chávez to Maduro and Delcy Rodríguez, let's look at how racism and classism are weapons to deny popular sectors their right to govern.
(2026-04-22). To reverse UK decline, double down on multiculturalism. newarab.com 
Farage's project, far more than any other political force in Britain, is proving itself the beneficiary of the country's mounting array of crises. It is rearticulating conditions of organised abandonment into a story of national decline. But if we want to defeat the far right, as Jonas Patrick Marvin explains, we must reject this legacy and fight for leisure, collective care, and genuine interdependency. If you live here, you're from here, and you're one of ours. Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Rupert Lowe and Tommy Robinson are the real strangers.
(2026-04-22). Why are NJ Transit fares to New Jersey's 8 FIFA World Cup matches so high? And what benefit will the state get? whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? If you have tickets to attend any of the eight A small number of tickets went on sale in t…
(2026-04-22). Zionists complain about an accurate London tube ad. thecanary.co 
This week the Combat Antisemitism Movement posted about a dark Hangman poster inside tube carriages on the London underground. We agree that it's "twisted", but it's twisted because it's true. üá¨üáß London Underground, April 18, 2026: "Hangman" advertisements in paid public space on a London Underground train use twisted accusations against Israel. pic.twitter.com/4Ua7ZSejQ8 — Combat […] | By
(2026-04-22). Iran, Sri Lanka FMs hold phone conversation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, held a telephone conversation with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Wednesday.
(2026-04-22). U.S. Navy MH-60S Pilot Talks Multi-Mission Roles During Tour Of The Seahawk. twz.com 
(2026-04-22). How Hong Kong can actively shape the foreign policy debate. scmp.com A year ago, after more than a decade in the United Kingdom and several years in the United States — including time working for the United Nations in New York City — I returned to Asia and arrived in Hong Kong expecting it to also be a leading hub for international relations. | Hong Kong is often described as a "superconnector" between China and the world. Yet in one crucial domain — the study and practice of international relations — the city remains a paradox: globally connected, intellectually…
(2026-04-22). Tehran book fair to be held online this year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — The 37th Tehran International Book Fair will be held online due to the specific conditions this year as a result of the war conditions.
(2026-04-22). ICE Data Centers, Corporate Research by We Rise Fighting! Labor Podcast — Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-22). Democrats Demand Answers From Patel Over Drinking Allegations, Security Risks. truthout.org Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have sent a letter addressed to FBI Director Kash Patel demanding answers regarding a recent article in The Atlantic that alleges he regularly engages in excessive partying, drinking, and travel at the expense of taxpayers. "A damning and explosive report recently revealed that the men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are… |
(2026-04-22). Manipulators Understand That Narrative Control Is Everything. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Former Israeli intelligence officer Ella Kenan was I've been assured that this never happens and that it's antisemitic to say it d…
(2026-04-22). Trump Administration Finally Discloses White House Ballroom Funding Contract in Response to Public Citizen's FOIA Lawsuit. commondreams.org The Trump Administration today disclosed
(2026-04-22). '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.
(2026-04-22). UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s. geo.tv 
(2026-04-22). Pope Leo denounces 'colonisation' of minerals on final leg of Africa tour. scmp.com Pope Leo on Tuesday used the fourth and final leg of his Africa tour in Equatorial Guinea to denounce the "colonisation" of Africa's minerals and the "lust for power" in a country whose president has been in office since 1979. | Adoring crowds in the largely Catholic country lined the road from the airport into the administrative capital, Malabo, cheering the first pope to visit since St John Paul II in 1982. Wearing his formal red mozzetta cape, Leo thrilled the flag-waving masses by arriving at…
(2026-04-22). Could London Labour's Zionists be wiped out at the local elections? thecanary.co 
With local elections just over two weeks away, Labour fear a wipeout in the nation's capital. With the Morgan McSweeney, Matthew Doyle, and Peter Mandelson scandals swirling overhead, things cannot get much worse for Keir Starmer's ailing project. But there is always another scandal with this Labour government: the number of Zionists in its ranks. […] | By
(2026-04-22). Saturday 5/9: Electrify Your Life Fair. indybay.org Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive.
(2026-04-22). Congressional HR 2289 Would Be Disastrous for Human Health and the Environment. indybay.org The purpose of HR 2289, currently being considered in the U.S. Congress, is to remove virtually all local control over the rollout of 5G (5th generation) cell towers. There are many reasons that unregulated 5G will bring devastation. It will greatly increase the risk of out of control fires, cause very adverse human health effects, and harm wildlife.
(2026-04-22). Harvard graduate workers strike to demand living wages, protection for international students against ICE and for academic freedom. wsws.org Picket lines went up April 21 at Harvard's main campus in Cambridge and at Harvard Medical School, as graduate students indefinitely halted teaching, grading and research.
(2026-04-22). Hochul Waffling on NY for All. mediasanctuary.org The New York for All Act would prohibit local governments and the police from colluding with ICE. We have a two-part segment. The first part has Iridian Lucas and Glo Martinez from the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement discussing a banner drop on Saturday, April 18 outside the SOMOS conference at the Empire State Plaza. Then at a rally at the Capitol on April 21, we hear from Senator Goundardes, Iridian, and Mr. Carr. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine…
(2026-04-22). Israel risks Council of Europe suspension over death penalty law. newarab.com 
Israel's observer status at the Council of Europe's parliamentary assembly could be suspended after the country passed a new law calling for the The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), part of the wider organisation that includes the European Court of Human Rights, is tasked with upholding human rights, democracy and the rule of law. | Israel has held observer status since 1957, and while it cannot vote, it is able to cooperate wi…
(2026-04-22). China advances flood control, disaster relief efforts in key southern regions. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 21 ⚪ Chinese authorities have arranged flood control, emergency rescue and disaster relief work in key regions as frequent rainfall continues to hit the southern part of the country.
(2026-04-22). 'Killing Corbynism' shows how Corbyn's Palestine support 'made the left a target'. thecanary.co 
Killing Corbynism, by Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt, examines an issue largely absent from mainstream discussion of the Corbyn years. Namely, the role of the State of Israel and its lobby in the campaign to undermine supporters of Palestine and Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the opposition. The book draws on extensive research. It demonstrates that a campaign against […] | By
(2026-04-22). French senior tourists enjoy 'China Travel' in Beijing. ecns.cn A French group's trip to China offers hands-on experiences in Chinese intangible cultural heritage, including traditional folk performances, acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine, tie-dye, and Sancai (a Chinese porcelain characterized by a glaze with three intermingled colors) making.
(2026-04-22). Reform's Zia Yusuf: 'Failed Tories are trying to infiltrate us'. thecanary.co 
According to Reform UK's Zia Yusuf, "failed Tories" are trying to "infiltrate" the party. While no one is disagreeing with this sentiment, the problem is these failed Tories are walking in through the front door: "Failed Tories are trying to infiltrate us." Suella BravermanLee Anderson Robert Jenrick Andrew RosindellDanny KrugerNadhim Zahawi Nadine Dorris Andrea JenkynsJonathan […] | By
(2026-04-22). Police arrest dozens, using tear gas to thwart rescue of beagles at Ridglan Farms. indybay.org On Saturday, law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse over 1,000 concerned citizens — teachers, doctors, nurses, students, families, Democrats, and Republicans — who came together out of concern for animal welfare.
(2026-04-22). Why government policy keeps failing — and it's not the policy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-22). Sydney Uni appoints antisemitism 'lecturer', forgets to tell anybody. asiapacificreport.nz University of Sydney's vice-chancellor Mark Scott appointed a special advisor for the institution's antisemitism training programme, but forgot to tell anyone until months later. The first of a two-part series on Zionist influence in Australian universities for Michael West Media. By Wendy Bacon and Cathy Peters in Sydney The person chosen for the role of…
(2026-04-22). Germany summons Russian ambassador and escalates confrontation with Moscow. wsws.org On Monday, the German government summoned the Russian ambassador in Berlin, thereby raising the diplomatic confrontation with Moscow to a new level.
(2026-04-22). Algeria bookshop reopens after being shut by police over event. newarab.com 
An Algerian bookshop that was raided and temporarily shut by police over a signing by the sociologist Fatma Oussedik has reopened ahead of schedule, the book's publisher said in a statement on Tuesday. | The publisher, Koukou Editions, had said over the weekend that the police ordered the store's closure for a month, but the reopening comes just three days later. | "Koukou editions is delighted with the reopening, this morning, of the Librairie des Beaux-Arts," the publisher said in a statement, without providing further details. | The publisher lamented what it described as "censorship that is exercised on the m…
(2026-04-22). At Pakistan's request, Trump extends ceasefire until Iran submits 'unified proposal'. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US President Donald Trump, and Field Marshal Asim Munir pose for a photo at the White House in Washington, on September 25, 2025. — X@GovtofPakistanUS blockade of Iran ports to continue even during ceasefire.Trump says closing strait risks Iran losing…
(2026-04-22). Did UK universities pay to 'spy' on pro‚ÄëPalestine students? aljazeera.com UK universities allegedly hired a security firm with military intelligence ties to monitor pro-Palestine students.
(2026-04-22). Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns amid row over financial irregularities. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Nepal's Home Minister, Sudan Gurung, on Wednesday resigned from his post, citing moral responsibility and the need for a fair investigation into concerns raised over his financial holdings. | In a Facebook post announcing his resignation, Gurung said he had taken public criticism seriously and chose to step down to uphold ethical standards in public life. | "I, Sudan Gurung, have been performing my duties as the Home Minister with utmost honesty since Chaitra 13, 2082 (March 26, 2026). Recently, I have taken the questions, comments, and public concerns raised by citizens regarding my shares and re…
(2026-04-22). Give me your tired, your poor… nationofchange.org The case for asylum in these less than United States.
(2026-04-22). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-22). London Underground drivers strike against longer shifts under four-day week plan. wsws.org Talks have broken down not due to RMT intransigence but because of TfL's hardline stance. It has used Dempsey's demobilisation of members to press ahead with restructuring.
(2026-04-22). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-22). 110 protesting coal miners detained by police in Türkiye. wsws.org The 110 miners who walked 180 kilometers to Ankara to demand payment of their unpaid wages and other social benefits were taken into custody on Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). 12 killed in 2 school shootings in Türkiye. wsws.org These unprecedented school shootings are a tragic product of the social crisis rooted in the capitalist system, the normalization of widespread violence and mass death.
(2026-04-22). Machida Zelvia advance to Asian Champions league final. newarab.com 
Japan's Machida Zelvia advanced to the final of the Yuki Soma's first-half goal secured a meeting with defending champion Soma struck in the 12th minute, pouncing on a weak back pass from defender Bogdan Planic to shoot past goalkeeper Hamad Al-Meqbaali. | Kaua…
(2026-04-22). Al-Nassr strengthens SPL Standings with hard-fought win over Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC Wednesday April 15, 2026 defeated Al-Ettifaq 1-0 to further strengthen its Saudi Pro League Standings.
(2026-04-22). FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories. aljazeera.com Football's governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.
(2026-04-22). UN leadership candidate Grynspan vows peacemaking and reform. al-monitor.com By David Brunnstrom and Olivia Le PoidevinApril 22 (Reuters) – Former Costa Rican vice president Rebeca Grynspan, a candidate to head the United Nations, vowed on Wednesday that peacemaking would be her first priority if chosen, while warning that trust is waning in the world body and time running out to restore it."Peacemaking is the purpose of this organization," Grynspan, one of four candidates vying to become the next U.N. secretary-general from next year, told a hearing on her candidacy at the U.N. in New York.
(2026-04-22). Israeli forces fire tear gas at funeral of Palestinians killed by settlers. aljazeera.com Israeli forces raided the funeral of two Palestinians killed by settlers at a school in the occupied West Bank.
(2026-04-22). Nuclear now climate change: New book on how great powers have plagued the Pacific. asiapacificreport.nz 
Updated research has shown up lingering headaches over the impacts of decades-long nuclear testing in the Pacific islands and interventions of outside powers, amid growing threats from climate change, writes Dr Lee Duffield for the Independent Australia. REVIEW: By Lee Duffield The journalist, professor and peace activist Dr David Robie, was one of a media…
(2026-04-22). The story of the vine in Wines of Lebanon: The Journey Continues. newarab.com 
(2026-04-22). Palestine & South Africa with ILWU Local 10 Retired Secretary Treasurer Clarence Thomas. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 retired Secretary Treasurer Clarence Thomas spoke at a meeting in Oakland on the ILWU Local 10 fight for South Africa and Palestine…
(2026-04-22). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-22). Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime. mronline.org 
California now has about 550 more fire-friendly hours a year than it did in the 1970s.
(2026-04-22). North Korea's Lazarus suspected of stealing US$290 million in KelpDAO cyberattack. scmp.com A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly US$300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. | It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea, whose sophisticated cybercrime programme uses stolen cryptocurrency to help fund its nuclear weapons development, according to a United Nations panel.
(2026-04-22). Top ministers quit after Peru's president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.
(2026-04-22). Chinese business chamber criticizes EU decision under foreign subsidies rules. ecns.cn BRUSSELS, April 21 ⚪ A Chinese business chamber on Tuesday voiced its strong opposition to a European Commission decision to exclude a Chinese company from a public procurement project in Portugal.
(2026-04-22). Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI. whyy.org The assignment involves no laptop, no chatbot and no technology of any kind. In fact, there's no pen or paper, either. | Instead, students in Chris Schaffer's biomedical engineering class at Cornell University are required to speak directly to an instructor in what he calls an "oral defense." | It's a testing method as old as Socrates and making a comeback in the
(2026-04-22). Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar announces government of "experts" wsws.org Instead of the promised "democracy," Hungary will get a government consisting of representatives of the banks and the European Union, which will continue the right-wing and undemocratic policies of the ousted Orbán government.
(2026-04-22). Top Peru ministers resign in protest over stalled US fighter jet deal. scmp.com Peru's foreign and defence ministers resigned on Wednesday in protest over the decision by the government to stall a US$3.5 billion deal for the purchase of 24 US F-16 fighter jets. | The ministers said Peru's reputation was in jeopardy after interim president Jose Maria Balcazar said on Tuesday that he would leave it up to the winner of June's presidential run-off to finalise the agreement.
(2026-04-22). US-Iran ceasefire: Trump extends truce on Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir's request as Hormuz blockade continues. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an extention of the ceasefire with Iran asserting that the truce would remain intact until Iranian leaders present a unified proposal and ongoing discussions are concluded. | While conforming the development, Trump on his social media Truth Social said that the decision was taken ater a request from Pakistan to delay further military action and allow time for diplomacy. | "Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, o…
(2026-04-22). Russia and Libya revive joint commission after 15-year freeze. newarab.com 
The Russian- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the announcement after meeting Taher al-Baour, acting minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation in Libya's Government of National Unity (GNU), during talks in Moscow. | Libyan Transport Minister Mohamed al-Shahoubi, who heads the Libyan side of the joint commission, als…
(2026-04-22). "Colossus Failure" : Elon Musk's Data Centers Face Lawsuit for Polluting Black Neighborhoods in Memphis. democracynow.org 
As tech companies scramble to build massive new data centers to power artificial intelligence, marginalized communities are bearing the brunt of the environmental harms. In Memphis, Tennessee, Elon Musk's xAI operates over two dozen methane gas-burning turbines without legal permits to power its data centers, Colossus 1 and Colossus 2, polluting the nation's largest majority-Black city with toxic emissions. The NAACP is suing xAI for violating the Clean Air Act. "We are, unfortunately, a cautionary tale about what will and possibly can happen if you don't have the right rules and guardrail…
(2026-04-22). Lonely planets: What Israelis miss out on when they cower in their safe rooms. haaretz.com The 'privatization' of protected spaces prevents a rich debate, as fewer Israelis are heading for public shelters when missiles fall, says architect Els Verbakel. Israel should mimic the Swiss and Finns, she argues…
(2026-04-22). US slams China after African countries block Taiwan leader's eSwatini trip. scmp.com The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's leader at China's behest, the US State Department said on Wednesday, calling the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system. | Taiwan this week said the Seychelles, Mauritius ‚Äåand Madagascar unilaterally revoked flight permits for leader William Lai Ching-te's aircraft to cross airspace they manage on a planned trip to eSwatini, one of Taiwan's allies.
(2026-04-22). Frustrated US hijacks 2nd Iran-linked civilian ship as Trump extends truce amid Mojtaba's oil threat. hindustantimes.com In just three days, the U.S. has seized two Iran‚Äëlinked ships—one in the Gulf of Oman and now the tanker M/T Tifani in the Bay of Bengal. As Trump extends the ceasefire and weighs what to do with the captured vessels, fears grow that Iran could hit key global oil routes.
(2026-04-22). China, S. Korea hold ceremony for handover of remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War. ecns.cn China and South Korea held a handover ceremony on Wednesday morning at Incheon International Airport for the remains of 12 Chinese Peoples Volunteers soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
(2026-04-22). BRICS 2026 Vision: Using Innovative Technology for Water Security. infobrics.org The international system is under strain from geopolitical fragmentation, climate disruption, and growing inequities in access to essential resources. For the Global South in particular, these pressures are not abstract—they manifest themselves daily in water stress, food and energy insecurity, and climate-induced displacement…
(2026-04-22). Why Los Angeles teachers must vote "no" on the UTLA-LAUSD contract. wsws.org The specific aim of the contracts is to block all resistance to massive austerity which will begin, in all likelihood, soon after the agreements are ratified.
(2026-04-22). Restore Earth Day's Legacy. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke billows over the Mississippi River in Louisiana's Cancer Alley. October 15, 2023. | © 2023 Eli Reed for Human Rights Watch | This Earth Day arrives at a sobering moment as the EPA continues to erase the safeguards it was created to uphold.The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970, following the first Earth Day, expressly to protect human health and the environment. But, since President Donald Trump's second term began, rapid-fire policy shifts have pivoted the agency away from public health.Since January of 2025, the agency has lost thous…
(2026-04-22). Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers say. tribune.com.pk 
Problems enforcing Australia's teen social media ban reflect social media platforms' weak deployment of tools available to run age checks rather than the limits of the technology, an industry body representing the tech suppliers said. | The comments come as regulators step up enforcement warnings against some of the world's largest technology companies regarding Australia's social media ban of users younger than 16, since December, the world's first such measure. | "The issue is not capability, it is application," Iain Corby, executive director of the Age Verific…
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Oakland, California schools axe 421 jobs following sellout contract. wsws.org The brutal cuts to an already impoverished school district are the direct product of a statewide pattern of betrayal orchestrated by the California Teachers Association (CTA).
(2026-04-22). The Short and Ridiculous Trial of a Protester Arrested in an Inflatable Penis Costume. theintercept.com 
(2026-04-22). Head Start Is a Stunning Success. Don't Cut It. otherwords.org The federal But I worry that could all change if the Trump administration gets its way. | The…
(2026-04-22). LeBron James nets 28, Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets in NBA Playoff series. aljazeera.com Kevin Durant scores 23 for Houston but the Lakers bag a 101-94 win despite a depleted team, with Luka Doncic missing.
(2026-04-22). SC clarifies Section 126 of Companies Act. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has settled an important legal question regarding the correction of the register of members under the Companies Act, 2017, holding that records maintained in the Central Depository System (CDS) and a company's own register of members have separate and independent legal status. Consequently, restrictions applicable to one system do not automatically apply to the other. | The detailed judgment was issued by a five-member bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan, Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi and Justice Shakeel Ahmed. | The…
(2026-04-22). Reported crime on SEPTA continues to drop in 2026 after decade lows last year. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA is reporting another According to the agency
(2026-04-22). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Wednesday, April 22.
(2026-04-22). Palantir vs. Iran: The algorithmic kill chain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Palantir's AI accelerates warfare's kill chain, compressing target decisions to seconds. But as speed trumps precision, can human judgment survive algorithmic war?
(2026-04-22). At least 34 Iran-linked tankers bypassed US blockade: report. tribune.com.pk 
At least 34 tankers with links to Iran have bypassed the US blockade since it began, including several carrying Iranian oil, Financial Times reported on Wednesday. | Washington began enforcing the blockade on April 13, targeting all ships entering or leaving Iran's coastal waters. By April 16, the restrictions had widened to include any Iranian vessels on the open seas, as well as ships transporting goods that could support Iran's war efforts. | So far, American forces have seized one container ship in the Gulf of Oman and boarded a sanctioned tanker in the Indo-Pacific. | On Tuesday, the US Central Command (C…
(2026-04-22). F-15EX Buy Was Just Doubled By The USAF, Which Makes Perfect Sense. twz.com 
While it is initially replacing the F-15C, more F-15EXs will provide a ready successor to aging F-15E Strike Eagles and possibly other types.
(2026-04-22). War has significantly altered major Trump meeting with Xi. responsiblestatecraft.org With just a few weeks left before President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing to meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, it seems that the U.S. war in the Middle East will, in all likelihood, remain unfinished business, if not a major obstacle to addressing longstanding issues between the two countries.There is little question that the war and its consequences for global trade will be agenda item number one for that much-anticipated summit between the world's two most powerful leaders. While the war is certain to subsume, distract from, and push other pressing matters off that very crowded agenda, it coul…
(2026-04-22). Mexico's Sheinbaum demands answers over CIA agents in Chihuahua. aljazeera.com Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum said the federal government was not informed of the inclusion of CIA officers in a drug raid.
(2026-04-22). Japan's Soft Power Transformation in Southeast Asia. unitedworldint.com From Memory to Partnership By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Over the decades after World War II, Japan worked against the tide to restore its reputation in Southeast Asia. Recollections of occupation, suffering, and brutality throughout the war years cast a dark shadow over local relations. But Japan is seen today across Southeast Asia no longer as …
(2026-04-22). Two Pakistanis shortlisted for China astronaut corps. tribune.com.pk 
China has selected two Pakistani astronauts as candidates for its manned space programme, CCTV reported on Wednesday. The candidates are Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud. | Both will travel to China for training, and one will participate in a flight mission as a payload specialist and become the first foreign astronaut in China's space station, CCTV said. | "Upon completing all training courses and passing relevant assessments, one of them will be selected for a mission crew as a payload specialist to participate in a spaceflight, becoming the first foreign astronaut to visit the Chinese space station," t…
(2026-04-22). Frankenstein and AI: Innovation without accountability. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-22). SC redefines digital justice benchmarks. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it had set a new benchmark in the delivery of digital justice, reaffirming its commitment to a people-friendly, transparent, and technology-driven judicial system. | In an official statement, the court said case hearings were successfully conducted across the country using modern technology, enabling seamless judicial proceedings even in challenging circumstances. | A bench in Islamabad conducted proceedings while lawyers appeared online from Quetta, Karachi, and Hyderabad. Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi participated from Islamabad, while Justice Ayesha Malik joined…
(2026-04-22). Solomon Islands opposition alleges 'millions' offered by govt lobbyists to buy back power. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor A coalition of political parties opposing the Solomon Islands prime minister has accused government lobbyists of trying to woo its MPs with "huge money" bribes to "buy political allegiance". It comes amid an ongoing court wrangle over parliamentary moves to oust Jeremiah Manele. The opposition grouping, which claims to…
(2026-04-22). Chinese premier meets Mozambican president. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 21 ⚪ China will help Mozambique extend its industrial chains, increase added value and better turn its resource advantages into development momentum, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction. newarab.com 
The natural gas demand destruction currently resulting from Since the Middle East crisis began at the end of February, more than 500 million barrels of crude and condensate have been knocked out of the global market, according to Kpler data – the largest energy supply disruption in modern history. | Countries dependent upon Gulf supplies have reacted by switching to burning coa…
(2026-04-22). Dollar gains, Iran war keeps central banks in wait-and-see mode. newarab.com 
The dollar edged up against the euro on Wednesday on lingering concerns about Iran Markets have been…
(2026-04-22). Sunday 5/17: UCSC Powwow 2026. indybay.org Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-22). US imposes new sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran. newarab.com 
The United States imposed new sanctions on Tuesday targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran works to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after The targets, which also include aircraft, are based in Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates and were cited for their involvement in procuring or transporting weapons or components on Iran's behalf, Treasury said in a statement. | The new sanctions come as Washington and Tehran are at a standoff over whether to begin a…
(2026-04-22). King Charles honours 'darling mama' on what would have been her 100th birthday. tribune.com.pk 
King Charles paid a tender tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying his "darling Mama" would "remain forever in our hearts and prayers". | Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning and longest-lived monarch, was born on April 21, 1926, and spent 70 years on the throne before her death in September 2022 at the age of 96. | In a televised statement, Charles said his mother had shaped the world around her, and touched the lives of countless people. | 'Marvellous twinkle of the eye' | "Today, as we mark what would have been my beloved mother's 100th birth…
(2026-04-22). Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back Against Authoritarianism. mediasanctuary.org Podcast host Rosemary Armao and opinion writer Jay Jaynowitz recently talked with an audience in Vermont about whether the US might follow the lead of Hungary in voting out an authoritarian-leaning leader, and how best to protest against that leader while he was still in power. Are we framing our public discourse in the right way, the two ask. Are we even asking the right questions about what our leaders should be doing. You can hear the whole discussion on the podcast Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back.
(2026-04-22). Ireland to limit presence of Ukrainians in its territory. infobrics.org The measure is part of a context of European support for the repatriation of Ukrainians.
(2026-04-22). Sexual violence in the West Bank emerges as tool to intimidate Palestinians. aljazeera.com Systematic sexual violence and harassment by Israeli soldiers, settlers displacing Palestinians in occupied West Bank.
(2026-04-22). Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah. newarab.com 
A second French soldier died on Wednesday from wounds suffered in a weekend ambush against UN peacekeepers A first soldier, staff sergeant Florian Montorio, was shot dead in the Saturday ambush, for which Hezbollah has denied responsibility. | "Corporal Anicet Girardin… brought home yesterday from
(2026-04-22). FO Talks: Viktor Orbán Faces His Toughest Challenge in Hungary's Defining Vote. fairobserver.com [Editor's note: This video was recorded prior to Péter Magyar's victory in the April 12 Hungarian parliamentary election.] Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Aron Rimanyi, an associate at Training The Street, about the political, economic and geopolitical dynamics that shaped the contest between incumbent Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger…
(2026-04-22). Florida investigating ChatGPT role in mass shooting at university. scmp.com Florida on Tuesday announced a criminal probe into whether artificial intelligence played a role in a deadly mass shooting at a university in the US state. | The decision to launch an investigation came after prosecutors reviewed exchanges between OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT and the suspected gunman, who opened fire at Florida State University last year, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier. | "If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder," Uthmeier said.
(2026-04-22). An HBCU Student Goes To Class And Then TAhe Gun Range: Here's Why. newsone.com : | ✕ | At Howard University, Cameron Taylor is learning how to shoot a gun. | Not for sport, but because he no longer feels safe ignoring the possibility that he might need to defend himself. | He makes the trip to Sharpshooters Indoor Range and Pro Shop, just outside Washington, D.C., in northern Virginia, where the air is sharp with gunpowder and shots echo in controlled bursts down narrow lanes. There, he practices stance, grip, control, and learns how to steady his hands and focus under pressure. | For Cameron, the range is about discipline and building a skill he hopes he never has to use…
(2026-04-22). "Greater North America" : from Greenland to Panama, US redrawing hemisphere against "Global South" infobrics.org The Trump administration's "Greater North America" vision signals a bold revival of neo-Monroeism. From Greenland to the Panama Canal, the hemisphere is reframed as a single strategic space, "undoing" part of the Global South. Regional backlash and global overstretch suggest the risks may outweigh the gains, even from Washington's perspective.
(2026-04-22). Hackney Greens pledge to improve the borough's environment. thecanary.co 
Hackney Greens will launch a "buddy" scheme to promote access to gardening. This is just one among dozens of environmental plans in the party's local election manifesto, titled Hope for Hackney. Hackney Greens have promised to work to match up people who have green space that they are unable to look after with a "buddy" […] | By
(2026-04-22). Pentagon Erases Wounded U.S. Troops From Iran War Casualty List: "Definition of a Cover-up" theintercept.com 
Amid a fragile ceasefire in the U.S. war on Iran, the Pentagon is playing a numbers game with American casualty statistics, adding and subtracting from the count as questions about the human toll mount. | On the day the ceasefire between the Trump administration and Iran took effect, the tally of U.S. dead and wounded was 385. Despite a pause in hostilities, the number had slowly risen to 428 on Monday, according to Pentagon statistics. Yet on Tuesday, the number of wounded-in-action troops declined by 15 troops without public comment from the War Department, dropping the total to 413. The count held steady on…
(2026-04-22). Sunday 5/3: Boycott Chevron Pickett. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-04-22). World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting. aljazeera.com Mexican president admits the archaeological site outside Mexico City lacked security measures to prevent the attack.
(2026-04-22). Trump calls Virginia election 'rigged' after redistricting referendum. aljazeera.com Trump's comments came after the Virginia measure passed by a slim margy of 51.4 in favour and 48.5 against.
(2026-04-22). America First Fed? Trump nominee Kevin Warsh signals 'monetary sovereignty' push: analysts. scmp.com US Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's policy vision — outlined during his Senate confirmation hearing — signals an extension of "America First" into monetary policy, Chinese analysts said. | "Warsh's policy proposals … mark a shift from acting as a 'global central bank' supplying unlimited liquidity worldwide to a new approach focused on tightly controlling the overall monetary spigot, prioritising domestic productivity and emphasising monetary sovereignty," analysts at China…
(2026-04-22). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration April 25, 2026 in Madison — Keynote Speaker Melinda Butterfield, Drag Performers and More! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-22). Episode One: Lock Them Up For Life. whyy.org Cherri Gregg and the Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting visit State Correctional Institution Muncy, Pennsylvania's largest women's prison and home to roughly 150 lifers. As they tour the prison, they witness the challenges of aging while incarcerated. We meet Sylvia Boykin, 68, who has been at SCI Muncy for 33 years. Her body is ravaged by multiple serious illnesses. Advocates call her sentence "death by incarceration" and say our nation's prisons are turning into nursing homes because of the "tough on crime" policies of the 70s, '80s and '90s. Prisons across the U.S. are grappling with rising heal…
(2026-04-22). 'The Wayback Machine Has Been the Best Archive for Preserving Our Digital Lives': CounterSpin interview with Lia Holland on the Internet Archive. fair.org 
(2026-04-22). Scepticism over Iran leadership split claim. al-monitor.com Iranian officials have kept a united front in the Middle East war and there appears for now to be no major split within the leadership, even though factional disagreements exist and the complete absence from public view of key decision makers creates confusion, analysts said.Announcing an extension of the ceasefire in the war against the Islamic republic, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the move was partly "based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so".
(2026-04-22). Right-wing led fuel protests bring Ireland to a halt. wsws.org Hundreds of hauliers and agricultural contractors, farmers and small transport businesses brought together by right-wing organisers and social media pages forced Ireland to a standstill for days, through blockades, rolling roadblocks and protests.
(2026-04-22). Activist Attacked By Satellite. indybay.org I am a Bay Area activist who has been badly attacked by satellite technology for the past ten years as political repression, and not able to find help from any authorities. Also threatened with torture, capture, serious injuries. Need help…
(2026-04-22). Don't give up the fight — for the Boundary Waters and the future of the planet — this Earth Day. wibailoutpeople.org 
A camp site on Fairy Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in July 2025 (Ruth Conniff/Wisconsin Examiner)…
(2026-04-22). Colombian Commons Party denounces policy of suffocation against Cuba. radiohc.cu 
The Colombian Commons Party denounced that Cuba is currently facing the greatest siege and strangulation plan in its history, making it urgent to condemn the unjust economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States. | In a statement, the party also referred to the constant threats of a possible invasion of the island and emphasized that it is the right of the world's peoples to sell oil to Cuba without this having commercial or political consequences from Washington, referring to Donald Trump's executive order that threatens to impose tariffs on anyone who trades hydrocarbons with the Cari…
(2026-04-22). Know the facts about Vibrio, a bacteria found in coastal waters and raw shellfish. grist.org 
What is Vibrio? : | Vibrio is a type of bacteria that has been around for hundreds of millions of years; researchers have identified more than 70 species. These species are mostly harmless, but some can cause infection. The bacteria thrive in warm, brackish (slightly salty) water such as estuaries and bays, attaching themselves to plankton and algae and accumulating in prolific water-filtering species like clams and oysters. Serious infections typically happen either through exposure to an open wound in saltwater or, more rarely, ingestion of raw shellfish that contain the bacteria. | The concentration…
(2026-04-22). Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape. aljazeera.com The deal faces regulatory scrutiny both for influence on media landscape, but also for foreign investments to fund it.
(2026-04-22). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-22). New space telescope to give 'atlas of universe'. tribune.com.pk 
Nasa unveiled a new telescope on Wednesday to scan vast swathes of the universe for planets outside our solar system and probe the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. | The Roman space telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of planets, possibly offering clarity about how many could be out there. | "Roman will give the Earth a new atlas of the universe," Nasa administrator Jared Isaacman told a news conference at the Goddard Space Flight Centre in Maryland, where the telescope went on display. | The 12-metre (39-feet) silvery contraption with massive solar panels will be transported to Florid…
(2026-04-22). Man City topple Arsenal at Premier League summit with nervy win at Burnley. aljazeera.com Manchester City relegate Burnley with 1-0 win to also take top spot from Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
(2026-04-22). French activists sue 'deceptive' laughing gas suppliers. scmp.com A French campaign group said on Wednesday it has sued companies selling nitrous oxide — also known as laughing gas — using what the activists alleged was "deceptive" targeting young people, despite the health impacts. | The Antoine Alleno Association — a road safety group headed by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alleno, whose son was killed in 2022 by a speeding driver — said it had filed the legal action against the companies behind Cream Deluxe, which markets colourful canisters of the…
(2026-04-22). Virginia's Redistricting Vote Was About Representation, Power, and History. capitalbnews.org 
ARLINGTON, Virginia — After weeks of wall-to-wall campaigning, Virginians made their voices heard, approving a new U.S. House map that could help Democrats to pick up four additional seats and bolster Black political power in Congress. "Black voters showed up. Hispanic communities showed up. Communities that Republicans tried to mislead — that they targeted and suppressed …
(2026-04-22). A Warminster food bank is turning spoiled produce into farm-fresh eggs. Here's how. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? This year's frigid winter blanketed the grounds at In search of produce to supplement the standard chicken feed, Eric Kretschman, owner of Hidden Valley Farm, found a solution at
(2026-04-22). Israel's death penalty law deepens injustice for Palestinians. newarab.com 
The Israeli Knesset The issue lies first in the severity of the punishment and second in the mechanism through which…
(2026-04-22). Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races. aljazeera.com Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police 'insider trading' on platforms.
(2026-04-22). Cross-strait direct flights 'bridge for communication, not political bargaining chip': spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Wednesday urged the Taiwan authorities to fully restore normal cross-strait passenger flights, calling it a "bridge for communication, not a political chip."
(2026-04-22). FBI chief denies allegations of drinking and negligence. aljazeera.com FBI Director Kash Patel denied he was ever 'intoxicated on the job' or absent from duty.
(2026-04-22). After the Third Gulf War: Toward a new Middle Eastern order? strategic-culture.su If the U.S. were to distance itself from Israel — however remote that option may seem — it would allow it to establish a regional agreement beneficial to all parties involved. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-04-22). China's Foreign Ministry reaffirms support for Cuba in the face of threats. radiohc.cu The Chinese Foreign Ministry has reiterated its support for Cuba in the face of foreign interference and again urged the United States to heed the voice of justice. | "Recently, countries and individuals from various sectors in the U.S. expressed their opposition to the U.S. blockade against Cuba. The U.S. government must listen to the voice of justice and immediately end its blockade, sanctions, and all forms of coercion and pressure against Cuba," said spokesperson Guo Jiakun. | The spokesperson reiterated Beijing's willingness to work with all parties to support the island in safeguarding its sovereignty and n…
(2026-04-22). Labour ghoul defends cronyism and Starmer's No 10 vetting scandal. thecanary.co 
This week we learned that Keir Starmer pressured the Foreign Office to give Matthew Doyle a job, which looks very bad for Starmer because Doyle notoriously maintained a friendship with a convicted sex offender. As you'd expect, most Labour politicians had the sense to not defend the prime minister. The exception to this was Baroness […] | By
(2026-04-22). Rights groups deny fresh arrests of Palestinians in Damascus. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-22). Tuesday 5/26: Surfrider Santa Cruz Chapter Virtual Policy Meeting. indybay.org Virtual event registration: volunteer.surfrider.org/timeslots/fiuKAR……
(2026-04-22). Saturday 5/2: In Conversation: Sister Warriors. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-22). "Action is the Antidote to Despair" Baraboo, WI Community Meeting April 29, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
"Action is the Antidote to Despair" Community Meeting Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6 pm to 7: 30 pm Auditorium, Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library, 230 4th Avenue Between and beyond the protests, we are building community to take back our democracy and help our neighbors. Discover proposed or ongoing projects and see where you can help! Bring …
(2026-04-22). Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats' win. aljazeera.com This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.
(2026-04-22). Fact, fiction and future for U.S. scientific and medical research. whyy.org Billions in potential cuts to the National Institutes of Health could dramatically reshape the future of American science. The Trump administration's latest budget proposal calls for a 10% reduction in funding to NIH funding and additional cuts to other science agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and NASA. | Congress ultimately beat back steeper proposed cuts to NIH last year and appears poised to do so again, but the science Labs have tightened budgets, clinical trials…
(2026-04-22). Pennsylvania Court Rules State Law Banning Funds for Abortion Is Unconstitutional. truthout.org Earlier this week, a Pennsylvania-based appellate court ruled that a state law banning the use of public funds for abortions was unconstitutional, as it improperly restricted residents with lower incomes who receive state health care services, such as Medicaid. Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania, with the state restricting the practice after 24 weeks of pregnancy. However… |
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). PMQs: Starmer accuses Badenoch of 'rushing to judgement' despite his own lack of judgement. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer faced many disgruntled MPs during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) as he continued to deny any responsibility for his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson. However, despite making jabs at Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, for "rushing to judgement" on the government's processes and of MPs' knowledge of Mandelson's murky ties, Starmer once again highlighted his […] | By
(2026-04-22). Searchers find body of 1 of 6 missing crew members after super typhoon overturns ship. scmp.com Authorities have found the body of one of the six missing crew members from a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon. | US Air Force divers "used an underwater remotely operated drone to search the interior of the vessel" and recovered the body on Tuesday, the US Coast Guard said in a news release. | Additional divers from the Japan Coast Guard further examined the ship. They did not find any additional crew members, the US Coast Guard said.
(2026-04-22). Funding, advantage and Australian schools: Why inequality persists despite reform. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-22). A 42bn-euro dilemma: What is stopping EU from holding Israel to account? aljazeera.com Trade, history, internal rifts: Inside European deadlock over suspending lucrative association agreement with Israel.
(2026-04-22). War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children. newarab.com 
There are no children in the Afghan border village of Barikot, where the school has been smashed by shells and the playground sits deserted after weeks of war with Pakistan. | Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February. | Ruhollah Khpalwak, a shopkeeper whose store was destroyed, stood in the school science lab that was littered with broken glass. | "This is the school where I studied. I feel really sad," said the 23-year-old. | The site had welcomed pupils from primary through to high school, but the complex had extensive damage that residents attributed to Pakistani fi…
(2026-04-22). China welcomes more U.S.-funded enterprises to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation: Chinese vice premier. ecns.cn China welcomes more U.S.-funded enterprises, including GE HealthCare, to keep deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with China and share the opportunities brought by China's vast market and high-quality development, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). BRT contractor moves court after Sindh govt seals office post contract termination. tribune.com.pk 
The contractor of the BRT Red Line project approached the constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court on Wednesday, seeking the de-sealing of the construction site after the provincial government sealed the office following contract termination. | A day earlier, the Sindh government had announced the termination of the construction contract for the project in Karachi, citing persistent delays, unsatisfactory performance, and violations of health, safety, and environmental standards. | The contractor challenged the sealing of the project office and site, which was carried out by local authorities, including th…
(2026-04-22). Oppose the attempt to silence freedom of speech at Carroll Community College! wsws.org Carroll Community College's "Freedom of Expression and Public Assembly" policy is a bureaucratic censorship tool.
(2026-04-22). Trump Extends "Ceasefire" in Unprovoked War on Iran. wibailoutpeople.org Government in Tehran says that the IRGC remains prepared to defend the country in light of the United States maritime blockade, the seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman and the ongoing threats of military aggression from Washington and Tel Aviv By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday April 22, 2026Geostrategic Analysis …
(2026-04-22). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-22). Power supply stable during peak hours. tribune.com.pk 
The Power Division on Wednesday said that electricity supply remained stable during peak hours last night despite an increase in demand from provinces. | In a statement, the spokesperson said improved water releases from dams enabled the generation of 5,125 megawatts (MW) of electricity during peak time. Around 400MW were also successfully transmitted from the southern region to the central grid due to improved grid stability. | The spokesperson noted that distribution companies (DISCOs) managed to maintain relatively better supply even during peak demand, limiting load management to one to two hours in most a…
(2026-04-22). Displacement, Development Reality: Covering the Region's Housing Crisis. whyy.org Join us in a panel discussion with WHYY News Reporters who will talk about their reporting and perspectives on the matter.
(2026-04-22). Virginia voters approve Democratic Party-backed redistricting amendment to shift congressional seats. wsws.org Voters approved a constitutional amendment transferring congressional redistricting authority to the Democratic Party-controlled legislature, potentially flipping four additional House seats ahead of November's midterm elections.
(2026-04-22). US failed with war, will not succeed with bullying: Ghalibaf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated in a post on the X that the US failed to achieve its objectives through military aggression and will not do so through bullying.
(2026-04-22). This morning's interview with News X World (India). gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 19 to 24…
(2026-04-22). Pedro Sanchez: Rise of a European Restrainer. fpif.org Restrainers in the West have found themselves homeless. President Donald Trump's catastrophic decision to launch a war against Iran has displaced the
(2026-04-22). China, S. Korea hold handover ceremony for remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War. ecns.cn China and South Korea on Wednesday held a handover ceremony at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, for the remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs and 146 personal effects.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Split over Maliki, Iraq's Shiite bloc delays PM vote as deadline nears: What to know. al-monitor.com Two other candidates have emerged as alternatives to Coordination Framework nominee and former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who is openly opposed by the Trump administration.
(2026-04-22). Earth Day Coalition closes Whitehall 'Everything we love depends on a liveable planet'. thecanary.co 
On a morning of warm spring light, several hundred people processed down Whitehall to Parliament Square to mark Earth Day 2026. This was an act of collective care for the natural world at a moment when the government's record leaves much to answer for. The action brought together a broad coalition of faith groups, environmental […] | By
(2026-04-22). China issues guidelines to improve capacity, quality of service sector. ecns.cn China has issued a new set of guidelines aimed at expanding capacity and upgrading the quality of the service sector. The guidelines, released by the State Council on Tuesday, state that the total scale of China's service sector is expected to reach 100 trillion yuan (about 14.58 trillion U.S. dollars) by 2030.
(2026-04-22). Mandelson scandal shakes Starmer's stability pledge. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Keir Starmer came to power on a promise to govern Britain efficiently after years of political turmoil. Less than two years later, accusations that his office forced through a key appointment have shattered that image of competence. | Embroiled in a scandal over his decision to appoint Labour Party veteran Peter Mandelson to Britain's top diplomatic post as ambassador to the United States, Starmer's grip on power appears to be slipping and his leadership skills are in question. | Starmer's office denies allegations made by Britain's former top ?foreign ministry official, Olly Robbins, that it pu…
(2026-04-22). Rural India is not giving up a work guarantee without a fight. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-04-22). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-22). Gibraltar's monkeys may be eating soil to cope with junk food from tourists. scmp.com On the tourist-packed ‚Å Rock of Gibraltar, one of the most common sights is monkeys ‚Å begging for food — and sometimes stealing sweet and salty snacks from unsuspecting visitors. | Scientists now have documented an unusual behaviour among these macaques that may help them ward off a bellyache from all this junk food. | Researchers said the monkeys have been observed eating soil more frequently, a behaviour they said may help the macaques avoid stomach upset from consuming human snacks.
(2026-04-22). Cuba beyond the one-party myth. mronline.org 
Rethinking Cuba's political system as a model of participatory democracy.
(2026-04-22). US court allows Texas public schools to display Ten Commandments. scmp.com A US appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Texas can require the Bible's Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, a win for Christian conservatives who want their faith in classrooms. | The 120-page decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals came in response to the legal battle that sprang up after a Texas law, Senate Bill 10 (SB10), required the scripture be posted in every classroom — which met legal challenges from families of diverse faiths with children in public schools.
(2026-04-22). Xi holds talks with Mozambican president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo and his wife Gueta Chapo ahead of the talks between Xi and Chapo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 21, 2026.
(2026-04-22). Cuba reaffirms urgency of the right to development at the United Nations. radiohc.cu In the general debate of the 13th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development, Ambassador Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, denounced that the current international economic order continues to be a structural barrier that hinders the development of nations in the Global South and obstructs the achievement of the 2030 Agenda Goals.
(2026-04-22). Pakistan visit turns into scandal storm: Vance meets Dubai fraud Lord Zahoor, Imran Khan's nemesis. hindustantimes.com Umar Farooq Zahoor is a Dubai-based businessman of Pakistani origin whose appearance during JD Vance's April 11 arrival in Pakistan drew attention because he has long been linked to major fraud allegations in Norway and Switzerland, while also being politically prominent in Pakistan for his role in the Toshakhana case. Reports say he was briefly seen at the airport as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff introduced people in the receiving line.
(2026-04-22). Artisans in Britain, Germany and France craft the Royal Opera House's new curtains. tribune.com.pk 
In a studio inside London's Hampton Court Palace, hand embroiderer Marg Dier carefully stitches fabric foliage around King Charles III's cypher. The shiny gold insignia will adorn a new pair of stage curtains that will open and close performances at London's Royal Opera House. Her stitches are small and must be very secure. | Studio manager Gemma Murray arranges embroidery pieces | "It's going to be going up and down at the Opera House," said Dier, a senior studio embroiderer at the Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Studio, whose clients include royalty and fashion houses. | The Royal Ballet and Opera comm…
(2026-04-22). Construction of M6: NHA, ADB sign agreement. tribune.com.pk 
The National Highway Authority (NHA) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement for the construction of two sections of the M6 Motorway, connecting Karachi to Sukkur. | Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan welcomed the development, terming the project a "vital gateway" to Pakistan's future development and a decisive step toward economic prosperity. | "The government has successfully initiated a project that remained stalled for over 30 years achieving this breakthrough within a mere two years of dedicated effort," Khan said in a statement. | He emphasized that the M6 Motorway represented the…
(2026-04-22). Israeli settlers killed Palestinian teen in raid on school, mourners say. al-monitor.com Palestinian mourners said Wednesday that Israeli settlers descended from a nearby hill and attacked a school in the occupied West Bank, killing two people, including a teenage student.Aws Hamdi al-Naasan, 14, and Jihad Marzouq Abu Naim, 32, were killed by gunfire on Tuesday in the village of Al-Mughayyir."The students were taking their monthly exams. Suddenly, we were shocked to see settlers advancing towards the school and attacking it," principal Bassam Abu Assaf told AFP, as relatives and villagers gathered at the funeral.
(2026-04-22). A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be? grist.org 
Bailey Magers and Sunil Kumar cut strange figures on Pensacola Beach. Bags of disinfectant solution surrounded them on the white sand; their gloved hands juggled test tubes while layers of rubber and plastic shielded their skin from the elements. As the two organized their seawater samples on the popular Florida shoreline last August, an older woman wearing a swimsuit walked over to ask what they were doing. | "We're just actively monitoring water quality," they told her, but she pressed on. | "Are you looking for that flesh-eating bacteria?" | "We're looking into it," they replied, hoping not to frighten her.
(2026-04-22). South Korea returns remains of 12 Chinese volunteer troops killed in Korean War. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea on Wednesday repatriated the remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War. | The remains were handed over during a ceremony jointly hosted by South Korean Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee and Chinese Vice Minister of Veterans Affairs Xu Yao at Incheon International Airport, according to Yonhap News Agency. | South Korea has so far returned 1,023 sets of remains of Chinese troops since 2014. | Read: North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missiles: Seoul military | In 2014, the two countries signed a deal to repatriate the remains of fallen soldiers. | The S…
(2026-04-22). it worth Sharaa faces backlash over Missy Elliott performance. al-monitor.com Backlash erupts after dancers perform to Missy Elliott's "Work It," exposing the tightrope between Sharaa's outreach to the West and pressure from his Islamist base.
(2026-04-22). Hungary: Top EU Court Rules Anti-LGBT Law Unlawful. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hungarians march in downtown Budapest to protest against a new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and the populist government's restriction on assembly rights, May 1, 2025. | © 2025 Denes Erdos/AP Photo…
(2026-04-22). Animal rights activists storm Dane County dog breeding facility. indybay.org Hundreds of animal rights activists raided a controversial Wisconsin dog breeding and testing facility in Dane county Saturday morning, one day ahead of the expected protest.
(2026-04-22). Australia: Industrial court orders further real wage cut for NSW nurses. wsws.org The decision marks the culmination of more than a year in which the Nurses and Midwives' Association has enforced a strike ban under the phony pretext that the Industrial Relations Commission would reverse years of real wage cuts.
(2026-04-22). UN chief welcomes US ceasefire extension with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed an announcement by the US to extend the ceasefire with Iran, his spokesman said Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). Israeli Independence Day Ceremony glorifying Netanyahu would inspire envy in Pyongyang. haaretz.com The 78th Independence Day ceremony will be remembered as the most expensive, boorish and watched psyop to ever target Israelis. The Prime Minister and his wife's cult of personality emanated from almost every frame — meant to solidify his political survival…
(2026-04-22). Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Erdogan tells NATO chief. al-monitor.com ANKARA, April 22 (Reuters) – Turkey is making efforts to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and bring together the leaders of the warring sides, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in a meeting in Ankara, the Turkish presidency said on Wednesday.Earlier on Wednesday, Kyiv said it had asked Turkey, a NATO member, to host a leaders' level meeting with Russia. Ankara has maintained good ties with both Ukraine and Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion in 2022.
(2026-04-22). Pentagon Assessment Contradicts Trump's Claims on Iran as Public Opposes War. truthout.org A Pentagon report that was recently shared with members of Congress contradicts many of President Donald Trump's public claims regarding the U.S.'s war on Iran, according to a report by NBC News on Tuesday. Trump has frequently downplayed Iran's military capabilities, and has called analysis suggesting that Iran is able to continue in the war "corrupt." At times, he's claimed that Iran's navy… |
(2026-04-22). Take People's World with you on May Day! Printable materials now available. peoplesworld.org 
Whether you're marching or tabling on May 1, you can take People's World with you thanks to these ready-to-print materials. SPECIAL MAY DAY EDITION OF PEOPLE'S WORLD 4-page print edition of selected People's World May Day articles (11″ x 17″) MAY DAY 2026 DEMANDS 1-page People's World flyer highlighting the key demands of May …
(2026-04-22). It begins — Labour MP demands Starmer steps down. thecanary.co 
On 20 April, Keir Starmer did a woeful job defending himself in Parliament following the latest revelations in the Peter Mandelson scandal. To make matters worse, Labour's polling is in the toilet, and the party is facing a wipe-out in upcoming local elections. Given this, it's a question of 'when' rather than 'if' Labour will […] | By
(2026-04-22). Reform UK pledges to control the presentation of historical narratives in Welsh museums. thecanary.co 
Reform UK's manifesto for Wales vows that the far-right party will dictate how museums present history, should it win control of the Senedd. This includes threatening to "review funding" to ensure "political neutrality", along with ordering museums not to present "narrow and exclusionary narratives". Whilst the manifesto uses vague language, Reform politicians themselves have pointed […] | By
(2026-04-22). PM Shehbaz congratulates Bulgaria's Radev on 'historic victory'. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Rumen Radev on what he described as a "historic victory" in Bulgaria's recent parliamentary elections. | In a post shared by the PM Shehbaz on X, he said Pakistan "values its cordial and friendly relations" with Bulgaria and expressed hope for closer cooperation with the incoming government. | I congratulate H.E. Mr Rumen Radev on his historic victory in the recently held Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria. Pakistan values its cordial and friendly relations with Bulgaria and looks forward to working closely with the newly elected Bulgarian Government to…
(2026-04-22). New Low-Cost Cruise Missile Features Tomahawk-Like Range. twz.com 
A new, longer-range version of the Rapidly Adaptable Affordable Cruise Missile (RAACM) has been unveiled by CoAspire at the Jamie Hunter of TWZ spoke about the RAACM-ER (RAACM pronounced 'rack-em;' ER for Extended R…
(2026-04-22). Earth Day 2026: "Our Power, Our PlanetTM, Our Propaganda" Redux. wattsupwiththat.com One would think that after all these years since 1970 the Earth Day proponents would engage in some soul searching about the fact that their endless apocalyptic assertions about environmental conditions and planetary health are unsupported by rigorous analysis, by the historical record, and by the facts.
(2026-04-22). The Performance of Incarceration. mediasanctuary.org Eli Boonin-Vail is a Professor at UAlbany, scholar, and filmmaker who is exploring the relationship between incarceration and Hollywood cinema, His research has examined the portrayal of being incarcerated and how it affects public perspective, not only on the big screen, but in media as well. Additionally, his research extends beyond film analysis to explore the connections between race, musical labor, and misrepresentation.
(2026-04-22). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.
(2026-04-22). 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).
(2026-04-22). Livoltek Showcases Smart Energy Innovations at Solar Pakistan 2026. thinktank.pk As Pakistan accelerates its transition toward renewable energy, Livoltek has positioned itself at the center of this transformation. At Solar Pakistan 2026, held from April 17 to 19 at the Expo Center Lahore, the company showcased a comprehensive portfolio of smart solar, energy storage, and electric mobility solutions tailored to the country's evolving energy needs. …
(2026-04-22). China, Canada to further increase passenger, cargo flights. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 21 ⚪ China and Canada will further increase passenger and cargo flights between the two countries to meet the growing demand for economic and trade exchanges as well as cross-border travel.
(2026-04-22). Sunday 4/26: Al-Juthoor Dabke and Aswat "Take Me To Palestine" indybay.org Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis…
(2026-04-22). ECS, EffCS, and the 25-year Paradox, What CERES tells us. wattsupwiththat.com Computing ECS with CERES data…
(2026-04-22). New European Solidarity Convoy departs for Cuba from Italy. radiohc.cu The second European Solidarity Convoy departed for Cuba with the participation of dozens of representatives from various organizations and a shipment of aid for the Cuban people, according to a statement released on Wednesday. | A statement released by the Agency for Cultural and Economic Exchange with Cuba (AICEC), the entity that participated in organizing this initiative, indicates that the participants in this new mission to support the Caribbean nation, in the face of pressure and threats from the United States, departed yesterday from Rome and Milan. | This group will be joined in Havana by members of the d…
(2026-04-22). Video of Anne Hathaway saying 'Inshallah' goes viral. aljazeera.com A video of Anne Hathaway saying 'Inshallah' has gone viral on social media.
(2026-04-22). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-22). AI Data Center Resistance: Maine Passes Nation's First Statewide Moratorium — Will Gov. Mills Sign It? democracynow.org 
Communities across the United States are pushing back against resource-draining data centers being built to fuel artificial intelligence and crypto ventures. In Maine, state legislators recently passed a first-in-the-country statewide moratorium on large data centers. "Maine residents are concerned about the impacts of data centers on both their electric rates and other utility rates, as well as on our wonderful environment," says Democratic state Representative Melanie Sachs, who sponsored the bill designed to give legislators time to develop regulations around new data center construction. Sachs say…
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Gold, silver prices decline in local market as global rates fall. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices extended their decline on Wednesday in the local market after the price of gold per ounce fell by $12 to $4,766 in the international market. | According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in local markets, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs1,200 to Rs498,962, while the price for 10 grams of gold dropped by Rs1,029 to Rs427,779. | Silver prices also declined. The price of silver per tola fell by Rs34 to Rs8,324, while the rate for 10 grams decreased by Rs29 to Rs7,136. | Meanwhile, spot silver rose 1.9% to $78.15 per ounce, platinum gained 2.2% to…
(2026-04-22). BBC faces backlash for using Reform's branding on the news. thecanary.co 
The BBC has once again attracted criticism for its handling of Reform UK, this time for using its logo and branding in a TV news report. This is shocking t.co/p6IQickZtz — Mr Ethical üö© (@nw_nicholas) April 21, 2026 We should note that the big red arrows were added by the person drawing attention to the Reform […] | By
(2026-04-22). This is the Israel I love — and fight to make better. haaretz.com So many have written off Israel and its people. But story after story reveals not just its potential, but the light already within it…
(2026-04-22). Protesting Firing of Professor Shirin Saiedi by Arkansas University. juancole.com — | Letter to the University of Arkansas about the dismissal of Associate Professor Shirin Saeidi: | Jay B. Silveria
President, the University of Arkansas
chancell@uark.edu | Charles F. Robinson
Chancellor, the University of Arkansas
chancell@uark.edu | Brian Raines
Dean of th…
(2026-04-22). Trump's Iran nightmare hits 415 dead: Over 60 US Army veterans forcefully dragged in massive protest. hindustantimes.com Domestic pressure is mounting on Donald Trump as the Iran conflict begins to trigger visible war fatigue inside the United States. More than 60 veterans and military family members were detained during anti-war protests in Washington, with demonstrators warning that the current trajectory mirrors the early stages of prolonged conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan. The protests—led by groups such as About Face—highlight growing unease within the very community that has historically borne the cost of U.S. military interventions.
(2026-04-22). Sunday 4/26: Environmental Health & Justice Community Seminar. indybay.org The Swedenborgian Church | 2107 Lyon Street | San Francisco, CA 94115…
(2026-04-22). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-22). Delimitation Bill 2026 tabled as Parliament's Special Session begins. ummid.com The Narendra Modi-led BJP government tabled on the first day of the Parliament's Special Session Thursday April 16, 2026 three bills to implement 33% women's reservation in legislature, delimitation, and increase number of seats for Union Territories.
(2026-04-22). Pakistan PM vows continued mediation in US-Iran conflict. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country will continue serious efforts to end the US-Iran conflict.
(2026-04-22). Earth Day: How climate change is threatening vulnerable species in Pennsylvania. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Earth Day was first celebrated 56 years ago with about 12,000 events nationwide, including one in
(2026-04-22). Leon Van Dyke Memory of Jessie L. Jackson (Part 1). mediasanctuary.org On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Roaming Labor Willie Terry interviewed Leon Van Dyke, founder and Community Organizer of the Albany "Brothers." In this Labor segment, Willie interviewed Leon about his interactions with the late Civil Rights Activist, the Rev. Jessie L. Jackson, and other civil rights leaders—part 1.
(2026-04-22). Shifting goals blur picture of US blockade on Iran. al-monitor.com The United States has vowed to blockade Iran's ships until the country makes a deal to end their war. But is the blockade working?Analysts and ship-tracking data paint a complicated picture. Shifting objectives and shadowy activity by vessels making the success of the US operation hard to measure."There's been confusion over the scope and the parameters of the blockade because of conflicting information given by the US administration and some delays in when information has been released," Bridget Diakun, an analyst at shipping journal Lloyd's List Intelligence, told AFP.
(2026-04-22). Is Europe Ready for War? The Reality Behind Rising Russia Tensions. thinktank.pk Recent remarks by Sanna Marin have intensified an already urgent debate: is Europe prepared for a potential military confrontation with Russia? Her warning that Europe "cannot rule out war" reflects a deeper strategic reality rather than political exaggeration. The ongoing war in Ukraine has fundamentally reshaped the European security environment, exposing vulnerabilities that had long …
(2026-04-22). The End of EPA's Endangerment Finding Is a Bigger Deal Than the Iran War. wattsupwiththat.com The fact that neither the ARC-ES nor the Endangerment Finding's reversal of fortune is anywhere in the news tells you everything you need to know about the current state of global journalism.
(2026-04-22). UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008. scmp.com Both chambers of Britain's parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. | The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to stop anyone born after January 1, 2009 (now aged 17) from taking up smoking. | Health minister Wes Streeting called this a "historic moment for the nation's health" that will lead to the "first smoke-free generation, protected from a lifetime of addiction and harm".
(2026-04-22). Pakistani delegation visits Urumqi International Land Port, applauding Xinjiang's development. ecns.cn At the Urumqi International Land Port Area, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, crisscrossing railway lines and busy operations reflect the growing vitality of inland opening-up. On Wednesday, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited the port area, expressing positive views on China's efforts to advance connectivity and regional trade development.
(2026-04-22). dependence on Chinese drones exposes the soft underbelly. haaretz.com The latest tender to acquire new military drones reveals that, although the Israel Defense Ministry pays a low price for Chinese drones, the soldiers on the battlefield might be the ones paying the price…
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Reform UK Candidate Runs Firm Hired by Sanctioned Pro-Putin Bosnian Serb Leadership. bylinetimes.com 
A Reform UK candidate directs a public affairs consultancy hired to handle UK media and communications for the leadership of Republika Srpska — the pro-Putin Bosnian Serb entity whose president, Milorad Dodik, has been sanctioned by Britain for seeking to undermine the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina — Byline Times can reveal. | Kenneth Oliver Morris, 31, who is standing for the party in Erdington, Birmingham,also serves as the English co-ordinator for the
(2026-04-22). Indigenous Activists Decry "Data Colonialism" of AI Boom in Their Communities. truthout.org The artificial intelligence industry's data center boom is the latest chapter in a long history of environmental racism and resource exploitation in vulnerable Native communities, says Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne activist Krystal Two Bulls, the executive director of Honor the Earth, an Indigenous-led environmental justice organization that is tracking over 100 proposed data center projects… |
(2026-04-21). Labour and the Tories have destroyed hope in Gen Z as polling shows. thecanary.co 
Less than two-fifths of young adults expect they will have a better life than their parents, with the number who think they will achieve this down by almost half in a year under the Labour government. They're some of the findings of the latest UK Youth Poll. UK Youth Poll: worrying findings The second annual […] | By
(2026-04-22). Utilities CEOs Fly High Amid Electricity Rate Crisis. levernews.com 
(2026-04-22). Atlanta's 'Cop City' Makes a Black Neighborhood a Testing Lab for AI Policing. capitalbnews.org 
This story was published in partnership with Counterstream Media. ATLANTA — When he drives through his neighborhood now, Brian Page passes rows of police cars and AI‚Äëpowered cameras that track nearly every movement. For most of his life, Page, who goes by "Scapegoat Jones," felt safest in the community that Atlanta officials have since flooded …
(2026-04-22). Man charged with deliberately crashing into Philadelphia police building. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The suspect who police say deliberately Dieufort Joly is facing 22 charges for the crash that injured five people, including six first-degree felonies for aggravated assault. Joly's Haitian passport was taken into evidence upon his arrest. Police did not recover any weapons from his veh…
(2026-04-22). The Shape of Ménage à Trois to Come. publicbooks.org "However much desire there is for the threesome to maintain its stability, the cultural force of homogenous marriage is strong."
(2026-04-22). Erdogan: Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations. newarab.com 
Turkey is making efforts to revive Earlier on Wednesday, Kyiv said it had asked Turkey, a NATO member, to host a leaders' level meeting with Russia. Ankara has maintained good ties with…
(2026-04-22). Philadelphia primary race becomes the latest Democratic Party battle between the pro-Palestine left and Israel lobby. mondoweiss.net 
Chris Rabb's surprising surge in Philadelphia's crowded PA-3 House primary has made the race the latest Democratic Party battle between the insurgent pro-Palestine left and the Israel lobby.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Sable in Noncompliance With Preliminary Injunction Blocking Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Restart. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 17, 2026 — A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge today rejected Sable Offshore Corp.'s request to rescind a preliminary injunction prohibiting the restart of an oil pipeline system on the California coast until and unless specific conditions were met. The company restarted the pipeline in March, despite the injunction.
(2026-04-22). Exclusive-US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say. al-monitor.com LONDON/NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-22). Trump calls for Republicans to unify around budget reconciliation push. aljazeera.com Budget reconciliation would allow conservative lawmakers to bypass Democratic opposition in Senate with simple majority.
(2026-04-22). Milagro en el fuego (+ Video y Audio). cubadebate.cu Por primera vez en la historia de la Medicina espirituana, un paciente con el 95 por ciento del cuerpo quemado logra sobrevivir. Abel Hondal Toledo, de 27 años, vecino de Guayos, fue atendido en estado crítico extremo tras una explosión por pirotecnia ocurrida el 1 de febrero.
(2026-04-22). Crudo cubano: øEs posible depender menos de las importaciones con nuestros propios recursos? cubadebate.cu Los crudos pesados, que provienen principalmente de la franja norte petrolera cubana, en las provincias de La Habana, Mayabeque y Matanzas, son los que más se producen, pero también los que presentan mayores complicaciones a la hora de ser procesados.
(2026-04-22). Raúl felicita al Ejército Oriental en su aniversario 65. cubadebate.cu El General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, envió una carta de felicitación a los combatientes del Ejército Oriental con motivo del aniversario 65 de su fundación, ocurrida el 21 de abril de 1961 tras la gran victoria en las arenas de Playa Girón, primera derrota del imperialismo en América.
(2026-04-22). Cuba en ONU: Actual orden económico internacional compromete Agenda 2030. radiohc.cu El representante permanente de Cuba ante la ONU, embajador Ernesto Soberón afirmó este martes en Nueva York que el actual orden económico internacional constituye un obstáculo estructural para la realización del derecho al desarrollo y compromete el cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030. | Al participar en la 13 ™ sesión del Mecanismo de Expertos sobre el Derecho al Desarrollo, el diplomático reiteró el compromiso invariable de su país con este derecho humano. | Soberón saludó los 40 años que cumple la Declaración de la ONU sobre Derecho al Desarrollo e insistió en la necesidad de transformar la arquitectura finan…
(2026-04-22). Vea Cuadrando la Caja: øQué va a pasar con las unidades presupuestadas en Cuba? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En la más reciente emisión del programa Cuadrando la Caja, expertos dialogaron sobre la nueva normativa que regula a las unidades presupuestadas, el Decreto 127. øPor qué es necesario transformar las unidades presupuestadas en Cuba? øQué impacto real tendrá esta normativa en la economía cubana a corto, mediano y largo plazo?
(2026-04-22). María Zajárova sobre el Coloquio "Patria" : Este foro se ha erigido como baluarte del sentido común. cubadebate.cu El Coloquio "Patria" es la plataforma a través de la cual periodistas, blogueros, académicos, diplomáticos, funcionarios y figuras públicas luchan por la verdad, por la libertad de pensamiento y por el derecho de cada pueblo a llamar "Patria" a su tierra natal, sin obedecer las normas ajenas impuestas por otros. Este foro se ha erigido como baluarte del sentido común.
(2026-04-22). Cuban deputy foreign minister denounces impact of energy blockade. radiohc.cu Carlos Rafael Fernández de Cossío Domínguez, Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba, highlighted on his Facebook profile that the increase in electricity generation and the relative easing of power outages in recent days demonstrate the decisive effect of the energy blockade imposed by the United States. | The official stated that "the increase in electricity generation and the relative easing of power outages as a result of the greater availability of fuel in recent days demonstrate the decisive impact of the energy blockade." | Fernández de Cossío added that the U.S. government "shamelessly claims that the problems of…
(2026-04-22). Peru ministers quit after clash with president over F-16 deal. tribune.com.pk 
Peru's defense minister and foreign minister resigned from their posts on Wednesday, amid growing speculation over the status of a multi-billion-dollar purchase of F-16 aircraft from the United States. | Interim President Jose Balcazar, who leaves office in July, sought to clarify that he had not opposed the deal, but rather postponed any payments until the next administration takes office following the presidential election. | Defense Minister Carlos Diaz and Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela submitted their resignations earlier on Wednesday, citing their opposition to Balcazar's handling of the deal negotiations…
(2026-04-22). Madison Teachers Inc. to Join May Day 2026 March! wibailoutpeople.org 
IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: MADISON, WI — On Friday May 1st, 2026, Madison Teachers Incorporated, will join Voces de la Frontera and a broad coalition of labor and community partners in a powerful act of Solidarity to take action on "A Day Without Immigrants." Starting at noon at the State Street Library Mall, Voces, MTI, and …
(2026-04-22). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-22). Dying from SMOG, Activists Protest for Change. indybay.org Members of Extinction Rebellion, the global non-violent environmental activist group, met this morning in the beautiful 17th century Baroque Piazza San Carlo where they organized a "Funeral for the Environment" protest and march to the Consiglio Regionale del Piemonte at the Palazzo Lascaris, to demand cleaner air for the region.
(2026-04-22). Another Russian oil tanker en route to Cuba. mronline.org 
The Russian tanker Universal, the second shipment of fuel from Moscow to support Cuba in the face of the energy crisis aggravated by the U.S. blockade.
(2026-04-22). Yamal scores but injured as Barcelona beat Celta to restore La Liga lead. aljazeera.com Barcelona edge closer to sealing their La Liga title defence with win against Champions League-chasing Celta Vigo.