(2026-04-05). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-05). Gaza Farmland Is Destroyed, But Some Are Growing Food Even While Displaced. truthout.org Before the war, our home garden was more than just a patch of green. It was a refuge I retreated to whenever the world felt too heavy. Bougainvillea climbed the walls, and flowers in every color filled the corners — tended by my mother as if they were her own children. In one corner stood a pomegranate tree we had brought from a nursery in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza — a city long known as the… |
(2026-04-05). Iran says 'brotherly' Iraq's ships can use Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com The Iranian military said Iraq is exempt from shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz that have strangled global energy flows for weeks. | "Brotherly Iraq is exempt from any restrictions we have imposed on the Strait of Hormuz," Iran's military spokesman said in an Arabic-language video statement published by state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
(2026-04-05). Wang Yi: Ceasefire a fundamental solution to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn A ceasefire and an end to hostilities in the Middle East represent the strong appeal of the international community and constitute the fundamental solution to ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-04-04). Gulf oil exporters seek alternative routes as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist. ecns.cn The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for over a month, prompting major Gulf oil producers to accelerate efforts to secure alternative export routes.
newsday.com (2026-04-05). Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millionsAid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
(2026-04-05). Iran authorizes passage of ships carrying essential goods to its ports through Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has authorized the passage of ships carrying essential and humanitarian goods through the Strait of Hormuz to it ports, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday.
(2026-04-05). Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump sets deadline for deal. scmp.com Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait on Sunday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". | Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran.
(2026-04-05). Ukraine's Zelensky fears Iran war may lead to less support to fight Russia's invasion. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America's support for Ukraine as Washington's global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air-defence missiles. | Ukraine desperately needed more US-made Patriot air defence systems to help it counter Russia's daily barrages, Zelensky said, speaking to The Associated Press in an exclusive interview on Saturday in Istanbul.
(2026-04-05). Despite Netanyahu promises, IDF admits it disarm Hezbollah. haaretz.com With the IDF stretched thin, Israelis exhausted, southern Lebanon destroyed, and the U.S. admitting that it was not ready for such a long campaign, it seems that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are the only ones prepared for a long and costly war…
(2026-04-05). Iran's IRGC says hit Israel-linked vessel, ship ablaze. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Saturday that it had hit an Israel-linked vessel with a drone, setting it on fire.
(2026-04-04). Conflict fuels price fears, deepens political rifts in U.S. ecns.cn People across the United States are beginning to feel the economic impact of the Iran war, which began on Feb 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran.
(2026-04-05). Despite the Netanyahu promises, the IDF admits it disarm Hezbollah. haaretz.com With the IDF stretched thin, Israelis exhausted, southern Lebanon destroyed, and the U.S. admitting that it was not ready for such a long campaign, it seems that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are the only ones prepared for a long and costly war…
(2026-04-05). Iran remains defiant amid rising threats. ecns.cn Iran kept exchanging fire with Israel and the United States on Friday, with strikes expanding beyond military sites to civilian infrastructure, as Washington issued the latest threat to strike Iranian bridges and power plants.
(2026-04-05). EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains. ecns.cn More than a month after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the economic fallout is reaching American fast-food chains, where rising energy and commodity costs are squeezing margins and weakening consumer demand.
(2026-04-05). Nine civilians killed by U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran in past day, Iranian rights group reports. haaretz.com
(2026-04-05). Surging Gas Prices Oil Wars of US-Israel, Iran, Kuwait. juancole.com
(2026-04-05). U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran kill nine people in past day, human rights group says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-05). US War Machine Is Built on Decades of Lies. The Assault on Iran Is No Exception. truthout.org The first casualty of war is the truth. This truism — understandably repeated at the outset of each new U.S. war — is proving itself once again. With all evidence pointing toward U.S. responsibility for the February 28 bombing of Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school, President Trump claimed that the attack "was done by Iran." In spreading this blatant misinformation, Trump was not in fact… |
(2026-04-05). Western media accuses Iran of 'escalation,' taking 'hostages' for potentially capturing POW bombing their country. therealnews.com 
The term "hostage" is broadly understood to be the illegitimate capture of a civilian in order to extract concessions from a government or military actor. A "prisoner of war" is broadly understood to be a combatant captured by an adversary in the course of a battle. The former conveys innocence on the part of the captured and illegitimacy, terrorism and criminality on the part of the capturer. The latter conveys a lawful and reasonable response to being attacked by another military actor. Thus, how and why our media is framing Iran's response to the unprovoked attack by the US is of tremendous importance: any…
(2026-04-05). Xi extends greetings to president-elect of Myanmar. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Min Aung Hlaing on his election as Myanmar's president on Friday, highlighting China's willingness to work with the Southeast Asian country and its president-elect to further promote bilateral relations.
(2026-04-05). Amnesty International Defends US Regime-Change NGOs. counterpunch.org Why are many Latin American countries shutting down nonprofit organizations? Amnesty International claims it has the answer: in every case, it's part of a drive to restrict human rights and "tear up the social fabric." Amnesty's new 95-page report (in Spanish, with an English summary), criticizes governments across the political spectrum for attacking what it calls "civil society organizations." But Amnesty ignores the history of many such organizations and therefore why governments might be justified in closing them. | To read this article, log in
(2026-04-05). Sandstorm hits Beijing, with over 60% traced to southern Mongolia. ecns.cn A sandstorm swept Beijing on Friday as dust was carried in from upstream regions, with southern Mongolia a major source of airborne particles affecting the capital, according to media reports.
(2026-04-05). Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance. truthout.org As federal agents and their state and local supporters began terrorizing communities on Jan. 20, 2025 with renewed vigor granted them by the Trump administration, something happened that may have surprised some observers: Clergy showed up. Not just with humanitarian work like food pantry boxes or grief counseling, but with their bodies, their preaching, their prayers, their public presence and… |
(2026-04-05). Qingming Festival holiday drives tourism surge. ecns.cn The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival when people pay tribute to the deceased and honor their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
(2026-04-05). Wilder edges retiring Chisora in chaotic heavyweight boxing fight. aljazeera.com Former WBC champion comes out on top in the closely contested fight against his British opponent in London.
(2026-04-05). 'If India tries to…': Pakistan warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict in retaliation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Kolkata has now been added to the list of places Pakistan has warned India about, but like before, these warnings were broad and had no proof. | Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said on Saturday that if there is any future conflict, it will not stay near the border and could reach deep inside India, even mentioning Kolkata as a possible target. | He said that if India tries any "false flag" operation, Pakistan would respond strongly and could take the conflict to Kolkata. He also claimed that such a plot might involve using their own people or detainees and blaming it on terrorism, but h…
(2026-04-05). Trump's 'billion-dollar giveaway' actually a refund to free us from costly offshore wind. wattsupwiththat.com In reality, this was a straightforward business transaction: return the lease money, cancel the projects and let the capital flow to energy sources that work.
(2026-04-04). What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit. ecns.cn What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit?It could serve as a resilient backup in the event of disruptions to terrestrial networks and provide essential computational support for future deep-space exploration missions.
(2026-04-05). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-04-05). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-05). SCOTUS Rules Against Trans Community on Transgender Day of Visibility. indybay.org On March 31, the day celebrated internationally as Transgender Day of Visibility, the US Supreme Court delivered a major blow to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The court rejected a Colorado ban on LGBTQ child "conversion therapy", ruling against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds. Demonstrators in Mountain View, CA said the announcement of the ruling was intentionally timed.
(2026-04-05). Friday 6/19: 2026 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org Z Space | 450 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-04-05). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-05). Saturday 4/4: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org Milyar Cafe, 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley…
(2026-04-05). Monday 4/6: Chris4Mayor2026 Campaign Dinner & Mark Levy Concert. indybay.org 123 Green Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-04-05). Wednesday 5/6: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-04-05). Under Israeli restrictions, Palestinian Christians mark quiet Holy Week. aljazeera.com Israeli restrictions disrupt Jerusalem's Holy Week, leaving the Christian Quarter deserted and businesses shuttered.
(2026-04-05). Trump's Bizarre Iran Speech Horrified the World. juancole.com By Jeb Lund | Truthdig Contributor | — | Trump's April 1 Iran speech may mark the moment Trump became America, forever, in the eyes of the world. | (
(2026-04-05). Friday 4/3: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-04-05). Colorful, creative kites fly over Adelaide. ecns.cn The sky over Adelaide in southern Australia came alive with hundreds of kites in various colors, sizes and shapes as the Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 opened on Saturday.
(2026-04-05). Friday 4/10: Film Screening & Fundraiser for the Prairieland Defendants. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-05). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-05). ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics. truthout.org When Border Patrol agents who took part in Operation Midway Blitz left Chicagoland last November, then-Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asserted "we aren't leaving Chicago." The same day, reporters with the Sun-Times warned a government source told them that federal immigration agents may return in strength come spring. But as McLaughlin said, they never really left. |
(2026-04-05). Thursday 4/9: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-05). Thursday 4/23: Mennonite Action April Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/mennonite-actio……
(2026-04-05). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-04-05). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-05). Joint initiative aims to boost talent in NEV sector. ecns.cn A consortium to jointly cultivate highly skilled talent in the new energy vehicle sector was launched on Friday in Bangkok with support from partners across China and Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen cooperation in green transport and technical education.
(2026-04-05). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-05). Probe underway into failure of rocket launch. ecns.cn The maiden flight of the TL 3, a new heavy-lift model of liquid-propellant carrier rocket, built by Beijing-based private rocket maker Space Pioneer, was unsuccessful on Friday afternoon.
(2026-04-04). Gallup poll: China surpasses the U.S. in 2025 global approval ratings. ecns.cn China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup World Poll data published on Friday.
(2026-04-05). Wednesday 4/15: Turn Up the Heat: No Tax Dollars for ICE, War, or Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/uscpraction/event/932037……
(2026-04-05). Guardians of the South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducted patrols to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
(2026-04-05). Musician's unions condemn Trump's attack against Bruce Springsteen. indybay.org Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda at the 3/28/2026 No Kings rally in Minneapolis.
(2026-04-05). Sunday 4/12: Speak Out Socialists Organizing Meeting for International Day. indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2026-04-05). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-05). F-15E Weapon Systems Officer Shot Down Over Iran Has Been Rescued (Updated). twz.com 
The airman was rescued by U.S. special operations forces reportedly after a fierce firefight that was the culmination of a massive high-risk search operation.
(2026-04-05). Nation expands digital yuan network. ecns.cn China's latest move to expand its digital yuan operator network by adding a dozen new banks signals an acceleration in the central bank's push to extend the digital currency's reach and embed it deeper into the country's financial infrastructure, according to official sources and experts.
(2026-04-05). China tightens power bank safety rules, sets 2027 deadline. ecns.cn China has issued a new mandatory national standard for power bank safety, set to take effect on April 1, 2027, introducing stricter requirements to reduce risks such as overheating, overcharging and internal short circuits, according to media reports.
(2026-04-05). Bioproduction drives push for greener growth. ecns.cn In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable solutions to drive development, an innovative production paradigm is quietly revolutionizing industries. Industrial exhaust is being converted into fish feed, used cooking oil into jet fuel, and crop straw into biodegradable film.
(2026-04-05). China launches crackdown on organized crime, seeks public tips. ecns.cn Public security authorities across China have launched a campaign targeting organized crime groups known as the "six bullies," while urging the public to report suspected illegal activities, according to official notices issued since March.
(2026-04-05). The Algerian civil registry during the colonial period. unitedworldint.com A policy to humiliate the Algerian people By Sahifa Sharif, archeologist In Algeria, many families still suffer from the aftereffects of French colonization. France once imposed a patronymic system to accurately recognize the number of Algerians. Following this new system, several transcription errors occurred, as well as the creation of fanciful family names, difficult to …
(2026-04-05). Yemen's Houthis claim cluster missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion airport. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthi military spokesman has claimed responsibility for a strike on Israel's Ben Gurion airport in Jaffa.
(2026-04-05). Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash. ecns.cn China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
(2026-04-04). NATO at a crossroads: U.S. threatens to walk away. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump recently expressed during an interview that he is "strongly considering" pulling the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), labelling the alliance a "paper tiger" and declaring that American membership is now "beyond reconsideration."
(2026-04-05). Cesar Chavez at 95: Debunking the Myth. indybay.org The real history of Cesar Chavez and the history of the UFW is important for working people today…
(2026-04-05). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-05). No More " Protective Orders" To Silence Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik & Other Workers. indybay.org Apple whistleblower Ashley Gjovik has been fighting for over five years after an illegal firing for trying to get Apple to stop poisoning her and other workers at her office which was located on a toxic dump site and also at her apartment which was next to an illegal Apple Fab factory. Now Apple with the support of a judge is trying to get a protective order to silence her about her health and safety complaints and illegal spying on her by Apple. She spoke out at the San Francisco Federal Court house.
(2026-04-05). 'Nothing prepares you': The invisible lives of carers in the UK. aljazeera.com Thrust into the isolated world of caring, a daughter learns how other sole carers cope, some under immense strain.
(2026-04-05). 'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences. ecns.cn As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
(2026-04-05). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Turkish Tanker Hit Near Bosphorus Amid Ukraine "Shadow Fleet" Campaign. indybay.org
(2026-04-05). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). On war, Trump must remember the wisdom of St. Augustine. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-05). Convicted felon President Trump lied about launch of Artemis II. indybay.org
(2026-04-05). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Sunday 4/26: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-04-05). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Hilltop Youth Kids Are Throwaway Children Used by Settler Organizations. counterpunch.org
(2026-04-05). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). History Shows Iran's Guards Would Shred US Invasion. juancole.com
(2026-04-05). Zionist CA State Senator Scott Wiener Protested at KQED Congressional Debate. indybay.org
(2026-04-05). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Qingming in ancient Chinese poetry: Shared longing in spring. ecns.cn
(2026-04-05). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Guardianes de la vida y la salud. radiohc.cu 
Los egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) de La Habana, hoy se han convertido en guardianes de la vida y la salud de sus pueblos, tal como lo concibiera el líder de la Revolución Fidel Castro al dejarla inaugurada el 15 de noviembre de 1999. | De sus aulas han egresado 31 676 profesionales de 122 países en sus más de 25 años de fundada, quienes se han consagrado al más noble y humano de los oficios: salvar vidas y preservar salud. | Una de ellas es la chilena, Amaya Candia Neira, que siempre soñó con ser doctora y su país no le ofrecía oportunidades para acceder a la educación superior por no…
(2026-04-05). El orgullo de ser joven revolucionario en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Con un mensaje de saludo y felicitación del Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez, en toda Cuba se celebraron actividades culturales y deportivas para recordar, este 4 de abril, las fechas fundacionales de las organizaciones infantil y juvenil del país. | En su perfil de twitter, el mandatario cubano cubano publicó: ´Les corresponde canalizar creativamente el talento, la energía, y el entusiasmo natural de la niñez, la adolescencia y la juventud en ambientes sanos, libres de violencia, enajenación y drogas. No olvidemos a (Julio Antonio) Mel…
(2026-04-04). In Gaza, education is a daily act of quiet resistance. juancole.com ( Around her, other tents stretch across the sandy ground of the camp, where thousands of displaced families now live. Children m…
(2026-04-04). Palestinian Christians in Gaza mark Good Friday. aljazeera.com Palestinian Christians in Gaza marked Good Friday at the Holy Family Church during a fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-04). Israel is implementing its Gaza strategy in Lebanon: turning 'buffer zones' into permanent borders. mondoweiss.net 
Israel has stated it does not plan to leave Lebanon even if the current 'war' ends. If the Gaza model is any guide, Israel appears to be moving toward expanding its border into Lebanon.
(2026-04-04). Vehicle engulfed in flames after Israeli drone strike in central Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza scrambled to extinguish a vehicle engulfed in flames after it was targeted by an Israeli drone.
(2026-04-04). Pam Bondi has literally been tossed in the trash. thecanary.co 
On 2 April, Donald Trump sacked attorney general Pam Bondi. Her sacking came as a great shock. Not because she was competent or deserving of her position, but because it meant Trump has found someone else who's willing to make themselves legally culpable for improperly handling the Epstein Files. Now, we're once again seeing how […] | By
(2026-04-04). The Disruptive Iran War, Limits of Western Power and Moral Costs of Grotesque Imperialist Wars. fairobserver.com The dominance of Western imperialist powers over the world is an old story. While the locus of global imperial power shifted across the Atlantic from Europe in the 1940s, Western influence has persisted under the US-led hegemonic global order. We have just seen, yet again, in Venezuela, how this imperialist will asserts itself on the…
(2026-04-04). South Korea's Strategic Bind During the American-Iranian War. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea, a major ally of the United States, is one of the countries facing the spillover of the 2026 American-Iranian War. Alongside much of the world, Seoul faces a potential energy crisis with the volatility of the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, the partial redeployment of air defense assets has left Seoul vulnerable if Pyongyang …
(2026-04-04). Iran war: Senegal limits foreign visits for ministers as fallout from conflict deepens. scmp.com The Senegalese government has banned all but essential foreign trips for government ministers as part of cost-saving measures triggered by the energy crisis linked to the Iran war. | Senegal, like many African countries, imports most of the petroleum products it consumes, leaving its economy vulnerable to supply disruptions such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has sent the price of crude soaring.
(2026-04-04). On the Ground in Iran: Investigating the Minab School Attack. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month, the human cost continues to mount. One of the most shocking incidents occurred on the very first day of the war: a missile strike on an elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz. The attack killed 168 students and …
(2026-04-04). Bab el-Mandeb may prove to be The Gate of Tears. ummid.com The more critical issue regarding their involvement is whether Houthi rebels will attempt to disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively undermining Saudi Arabia's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West oil pipeline.
(2026-04-04). What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climate. mronline.org 
U.S. gas prices could hit $7 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted through June. Here's how that could affect EVs, wind, and solar.
(2026-04-04). Why South Korea, France prefer diplomacy over force in Hormuz. scmp.com Efforts by South Korea and France to secure safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are likely to be centred on a post-war defensive armada with other countries. | Analysts also say both nations are wary of joining the Middle East conflict at this point in time and antagonising Iran. | South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday revealed he had agreed with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to cooperate on safety in the strategic oil supply strait.
(2026-04-04). China's growing North Africa presence a structural challenge for Europe. scmp.com China's investments in North Africa have intensified in 2026, building on long-standing Belt and Road Initiative frameworks while accelerating amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. | With 40-50 per cent of China's seaborne oil imports traditionally passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now blocked to most container traffic, Beijing has sought to diversify energy sources away from Gulf Arab states.
(2026-04-04). Iran assures safe passage for Philippine ships through Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels and Filipino seafarers will be allowed safe and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday.
(2026-04-04). UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks. scmp.com The United Arab Emirates has begun retaliating against Iran's incessant air strikes on its industrial infrastructure by squeezing the economic lifeline it has long extended to the sanctions-bound Islamic Republic. | Rather than taking sweeping measures that would signal an escalation beyond its purely defensive posture, the UAE this week quietly banned most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports. The UAE is home to more than half a million Iranians, many of whom are…
(2026-04-04). Strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant kills 1, says IAEA. scmp.com The ‚Å International ‚Å Atomic Energy Agency ‚Å on Saturday said that it has been informed by Iran ‚Äåabout a projectile striking close to the premises of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. | The IAEA said in ‚Å an X post that one ‚Äåof the site's physical protection staff members was ‚Äåkilled by a projectile ‚Å fragment ‚Å and that a building on site ‚Äåwas affected by shock waves and fragments. | "No increase ‚Äåin ‚Äåradiation levels was &s…
(2026-04-04). Le audaci mosse strategiche dell'Iran — la dichiarazione di ´dominio missilistico sui Territori Occupati ª; un monito sulla ´deterrenza nucleare ª. strategic-culture.su Se l'Iran riuscisse a mantenere il suo controllo totale sullo Stretto di Hormuz, la situazione geopolitica dell'Asia verrebbe ridefinita in una nuova realtà strategica. | Segue nostro Ora che siamo giunti alla quarta settimana di guerra, quale sarà il prossimo passo? | In primo luogo, sebbene l'Iran sia stato sottoposto a intensi bombardamenti, l'efficacia militare di questi ultimi è tutt'altro che evidente. La capacità dell'Iran di cont…
(2026-04-04). United Airlines cancels flights to Israel until September over Iran war. haaretz.com The carrier joins the American airline Delta and the Canadian carrier Air Canada, which are scheduled to return to Israel in early September…
(2026-04-04). UAE death toll hits 10 as intercepted Iranian strikes cause deadly debris. geo.tv 
Smoke rising from an area near the Dubai International Airport is seen through the windshield of a vehicle, after a drone attack hit a fuel tank, according to Dubai authorities, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 16, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-04). Iran Is Piercing Israel's Ballistic Missile Defenses With High Altitude Cluster Warhead Releases. twz.com 
Unleashing submunitions at high altitudes has helped Iran to get through Israel's terminal missile defenses, and is a tactic others will likely seize upon.
(2026-04-04). Iran rejects Donald Trump's ceasefire, escalates strikes on Israel | Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Iran has rejected Donald Trump's proposed 48-hour ceasefire and instead escalated its offensive on Israel, launching "Operation True Promise 4" with waves of missiles and suicide drones on northern and central Israel. The IRGC says it hit Israeli gathering and combat support centers in Western Galilee, Haifa, Kafr Kanna and the Krayot area, while a cluster-bomb missile injured a 45-year-old man in Bnei Brak and another strike ignited a fire at the Neot Hovav industrial zone near Beersheba. Watch for more…
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Iran braces as US expected to respond to downing of two aircraft. newarab.com 
Iran is reportedly bracing for a harsh response from the US after it shot down two F-15 fighter jets. | Israeli broadcaster Kan 11 said on Friday evening, citing official sources, that Israel was preparing for two more weeks of war. | Israel is reportedly planning for this by postponing new appointments and delaying the change of commanders of the Israeli air force and navy, which had been planned for around 10 days. | According to the sources, Israel has already drawn up a list of targets to attack in Iran in the coming weeks, including key infrastructure such as bridges and more energy and oil facilities. | The…
(2026-04-04). Ground War With Iran? Chris Hedges and Larry Wilkerson Warn of a Catastrophe Washington May Already Be Sliding Toward. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a stark and unsettling conversation on The Chris Hedges Report, journalist Chris Hedges sits down with retired Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson to confront a question now hanging over Washington's war planning: Is the United States preparing to send ground forces into Iran? The interview arrives at a moment when the American-Israeli war …
(2026-04-04). War in Iran Tests the Petrodollar as China's Yuan Gains Ground. moderndiplomacy.eu A five-week conflict is forcing a quiet but significant shift in how the world pays for oil The US-Israeli war on Iran which started five weeks ago requires people to reevaluate the petrodollar system which has supported American financial strength for more than fifty years. Analysts believe that as Iran establishes yuan-based tolls for oil …
(2026-04-04). Global Economic Shift: The Real Winners and Losers of the Iran War. thinktank.pk The escalating confrontation between Israel and Iran has moved far beyond the boundaries of a regional conflict. What initially appeared as a security crisis is now transforming into a global economic turning point, with ripple effects reshaping energy markets, trade routes, and geopolitical alliances. While the human and infrastructural toll remains concentrated in the Middle …
(2026-04-04). Second Trump Presidency and NATO Alliance: Will Trump Walk Away from NATO? moderndiplomacy.eu The recent escalation between Iran and US-Israel has once again reinstated President Trump's views on NATO alliance as he openly warned of withdrawing from the Treaty. In order to counter the communist threat during the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established on April 4, 1949 by Western bloc. The main objective of …
(2026-04-04). 5 wounded after Iran fires missiles at Tel Aviv area; Cluster munition hits near Kirya defense ministry HQ. haaretz.com Several buildings were damaged in Ramat Gan, Bnei Brak, Givatayim, Petah Tikva and Rosh Ha'ayin in two separate barrages. Moshe, who survived a blast in his building, said, 'Everything collapsed around me, and I remained seated, in complete shock'…
(2026-04-04). Fertilising Hunger: Violence in the Gulf and the Logic of Control. globalresearch.ca The US-Israeli assault on Iran is being sold by the US as a defensive manoeuvre. However, it functions as something far more revealing…
(2026-04-04). Irán reporta "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel tras derribar varias aeronaves enemigas. cubadebate.cu El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán (CGRI) calificó este viernes de "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel sus recientes operaciones antiaéreas, en las que interceptó y destruyó un caza avanzado, helicópteros, drones y misiles enemigos.
(2026-04-04). Iran just threatened to attack US companies: Who's on the list. newarab.com 
Earlier this week, a data centre operated by Amazon in The strike, which caused an undisclosed amount of damage to the company's facility, came a day after Iran's Revolutionary Guard issued a threat against 16 American companies with a presence in the Middle East. | Though Amazon itself was not included, the list was a who's who of America's most powerful tech companies, alongs…
(2026-04-04). China urges ceasing military operations following U.S. threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard'. ecns.cn China urges ceasing military operations following U.S.threat to hit Iran"extremely hard".And attacks on schools constitute an even more serious violation of international humanitarian law, urging an end to military actions to avert worse humanitarian catastrophes.
(2004-04-26). Islamabad United dominate Rawalpindiz in first twin cities PSL clash. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad United produced a commanding performance to beat Rawalpindiz by seven wickets in their first-ever Pakistan Super League (PSL) meeting, chasing down the 157-run target with 34 balls to spare at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. | The newly inaugurated "Twin Cities" derby, hyped on PSL social media channels throughout the day, ultimately lacked the close contest organisers had teased, as United's batters and bowlers combined for a convincing victory. | Rawalpindiz, playing their maiden PSL season after the league expanded to eight teams, posted 156 for 7 in their 20 overs. Kamran Ghulam top-scored with a co…
(2026-04-04). Iran war: 5 EU nations urge tax on energy firms' profits. scmp.com Five European Union finance ministers are calling for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from ‚Äåthe ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on Saturday. | The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria made the joint call in a letter dated Friday, saying such a measure would be a signal that "we stand united and are able to take action".
(2026-04-04). Dr. King: Reparations means paying unpaid wages. workers.org 
This April 4, 2026, will mark the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Civil Rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while he was supporting striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee. The following quotation from Dr. King comes from his 1964 book "Why We Can't Wait" on the ongoing . . . |
(2026-04-04). Afghanistan quake kills 12, including 8 members of same family. newarab.com 
An The 5.8-magnitude quake struck at 8: 42 pm (1612 GMT) on Friday at a depth of 186 kilometres (115 miles) at the epicentre in northeastern Badakhshan province, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). | "As a result of this earthqu…
(2026-04-04). Wave of job cuts in New Zealand. wsws.org Mass layoffs and factory closures are being facilitated by the corporatist trade unions, which are seeking to channel workers' anger into the dead-end of supporting the opposition Labour Party.
(2026-04-04). Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill two girls, damage hospital. aljazeera.com Dozens of people wounded as Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon, including in and around Tyre.
(2026-04-04). Italian PM in Qatar after Saudi visit. newarab.com 
Italian Prime Minister Meloni arrived in Her trip to the Gulf, which has been targeted on a…
(2026-04-04). Forest Service overhaul sows confusion and concern. grist.org 
On March 31, the U.S. Forest Service announced plans to move its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah. It will also close or repurpose all nine of its regional offices, create 15 state offices, and shutter research and development facilities in more than 30 states. According to
(2026-04-04). Call for a Global Day of Feminist Solidarity with Cuba on Tuesday, April 7th. radiohc.cu The World March of Women (WMM) has announced a 24-hour global day of feminist solidarity in support of Cuban women and their revolutionary resistance, on the anniversary of the birth of Vilma Espín, clandestine fighter and long-time president of the Federation of Cuban Women, to be celebrated next Tuesday, April 7th.
(2026-04-04). The least Miliband could do is stand against new North Sea oil drilling. thecanary.co 
Energy secretary Ed Miliband is facing renewed pressure to enable new privatised oil drilling in the North Sea. But the right-wing press appears to have jumped the gun in reporting that he is poised to license such climate-destroying activity. And prime minister Keir Starmer has said the decision lies with Miliband. North Sea — The […] | By
(2026-04-04). Israeli Police Are Violently Suppressing Our Growing Anti-War Protests. portside.org Israeli Police Are Violently Suppressing Our Growing Anti-War Protests |
(2026-04-04). Claim: Climate change may produce "fast-food" phytoplankton. wattsupwiththat.com Model based "chicken of the sea"
(2026-04-04). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.
(2004-04-26). Ronaldo scores twice on return. tribune.com.pk 
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from a month-long injury layoff by scoring twice in the second half as Al Nassr maintained their winning run with a 5-2 victory over bottom side Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. | The Portuguese forward, sidelined since February, had missed Al Nassr's previous two ‚Å league matches and was also ruled out of Portugal's friendlies against Mexico and the United States last month. | Al Najma, who have won only once in 27 league games, took a surprise lead a minute before halftime through Rakan Al Tulayhi. | Al Nassr responded swiftly, with Abdullah A…
(2026-04-04). IRGC launches wave 95 firestorm as ballistic missiles rain On Israel & U.S. sites across Gulf. hindustantimes.com The conflict in West Asia is escalating rapidly as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches Wave 95, calling it a "multi-front firestorm." Cities like Tel Aviv and regions across Israel face heavy missile barrages, while strikes and threats extend to Dubai and the Gulf. Claims of downed U.S. aircraft and unverified visuals of wreckage deepen the uncertainty. With voices like Ebrahim Zolfaghari adding to the narrative, questions remain—how much is real, and how much is propaganda?>
(2026-04-04). UPSC CSE 2026: Jamia Millia RCA invites applications for free coaching. ummid.com The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and women who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam 2026.
(2026-04-04). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Doctors strike across Sri Lanka; Australian rail workers locked out by state government over limited work bans.
(2026-04-04). Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 25. newarab.com 
A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and wounding 25, officials said, as Moscow pressed on with intensified daytime attacks. | Russia has been firing aerial broadsides at Ukraine throughout its The market in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, was hit at 9: 50 am (0650 GMT), the local prosecutor's office said. | Regional governor, Oleksandr Ganja, said in a Telegram post that three w…
(2026-04-04). Crackdown on human trafficking tightened. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court in a release on Thursday said the number of abductions and trafficking crimes involving children and women in China has shown a significant decline, with a nearly 78 percent drop in 2025 compared with the peak in 2012.
(2026-04-04). Wills, power of attorney and more: What Pennsylvania estate planning lawyers want you to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Estate planning isn't just for the rich and wealthy, and it doesn't usually involve a dramatic reading of someone's will or sinister plots among competitive heirs like Hollywood would make you believe. | Creating a will, power of attorney and advance health care directives can ensure that your wishes are honored when it comes to financial decisions, distribution of assets, medical treatments and end-of-life interventions. | People may feel more urgency to make these legal do…
(2026-04-04). FO Exclusive: Big Trouble in the US Private Credit Market. fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, conclude the March 2026 edition of FO Exclusive by analyzing the US private credit market, a $2 trillion sector that experienced serious trouble this month. Warning signs flashing red The US private…
(2026-04-04). Fidel Castro's Message against Nuclear War: "In a Nuclear War the 'Collateral Damage' would be the Life of All Humanity." globalresearch.ca A forceful message calling for World peace and the survival of humankind.
(2026-04-04). Nepal PM Balen Shah joins Muslim family for lunch, video goes viral. ummid.com A video of the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, visiting a Muslim family and having lunch has gone viral.
(2026-04-04). The Struggle Against the Plundering of Cultural Heritage in Africa. unitedworldint.com Decolonization efforts, institutional frameworks, BRICS, China and Türkiye. One of the most devastating actions of European colonialism towards Africa was the physical removal of cultural heritage from the continent. During the 1897 British Punitive Expedition, the palace of the Kingdom of Benin was looted, and more than 3,000 bronze and ivory artifacts were taken to …
(2026-04-04). Political Firestorm Ignites in Assam as Election Day Nears. devdiscourse.com With just a week remaining until the polling day, Assam's political scene was set ablaze on Saturday with heated verbal exchanges. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma boldly asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure "90 to 100 seats" in the forthcoming elections. He termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a "registered paagal," a derogatory remark swiftly countered by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Gaurav Gogoi. Gogoi described Sarma as "desperate," predicting the end of what he called "ten years of oppression and corrupt administration." The stage is now set for an intensely polarized c…
(2026-04-04). UN says three peacekeepers wounded in Lebanon are Indonesian. newarab.com 
The three United Nations peacekeepers wounded in a blast in southern The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (
(2026-04-04). Explosion hits pro-Israel centre in the Netherlands. newarab.com 
A blast hit a pro-Israeli centre in the Netherlands causing minimal damage and no injuries, police said Saturday, as the targeted group pointed to a spate of similar incidents across Europe. | A police spokeswoman told AFP no one was inside the site run by Christians for Israel, a non-profit in the central town of Nijkerk, when the explosion went off outside its gate late on Friday. | "Investigations revealed that a person dressed in black placed the explosive device," the police added in a statement, appealing for witnesses to come forward. | Christians for Israel said it was "shocked" by what it described as pa…
(2026-04-04). A View from Tehran: War caused a new Kind of Stability. juancole.com Tehran (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In Tehran, the expected signs of wartime breakdown are largely absent. | The conventional logic of war tends to follow a simple assumption: sustained external pressure leads to internal fracture. In the case of Iran, much of the prevailing analysis particularly in Western policy circles has followed this line, suggesting that military escalation combined with economic strain would deepen domestic divisions and potentially destabilize the state. | Yet developments inside Iran point in a different direction. | Rather than triggering collapse, external pressure ap…
(2026-04-04). Palestinian Christians Observe Palm Sunday with Prayers for an End to the War. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-04-04). Hide, find water: Ex-airmen detail how to survive being shot down. geo.tv 
Israel's F-15E Strike Eagle fighter plane performs manoeuvres during the graduation ceremony of Israeli Air Force pilots at the Hatzerim base in the Negev desert, near the southern city of Beer Sheva, on June 29, 2023. — AFP
(2026-04-04). Kyegegwa Schools Step Up Measles Prevention Amid Outbreak. plusnews.ug 
Kyegegwa District schools have intensified measures to prevent the spread of measles following a confirmed outbreak in the district. District health officials reported the outbreak on March 20, after the Uganda Virus Research Institute confirmed positive measles samples collected from children in Kiruhura Village, Ruhangiire Parish, Rwentuha Sub-county. In response, schools have implemented Standard Operating …
(2026-04-04). Data Centers, Hot Air, and the Reinvention of the Urban Heat Island. wattsupwiththat.com Researchers examined more than 6,000 data centers worldwide and found that surrounding areas experienced an average land surface temperature increase of about 2 ∞C…
(2026-04-04). Kagame: "We Refuse to Remove Defensive Measures" Amid Sanctions, Congo Tensions. plusnews.ug 
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has firmly defended his country's military posture in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, insisting Kigali will not withdraw what he described as "defensive measures" unless the root security threats are addressed. "We refuse to remove defensive measures, whether it means troops or whatever else—we call it defensive measures," Kagame said …
(2026-04-04). US Loses F-15 A-10 Warplanes as Costs Rise Amid War on Iran. thealtworld.com The US has lost an F-15 and A-10 warplane over Iran within a short span of time; | While this is a tactical snapshot that may betray strategic reality, it poses possible implications regarding Iranian air defense capabilities and strategies based on air ambushes; | If further incidents like this take place, it may force the US to scale back sorties over Iran and depend more on stand-off strikes, reducing the pace and intensity of US aggression; | It is important to back up possible strategic implications with more than a single tactical snapshot meaning only time will tell regarding the significance of this…
(2026-04-04). China, Malaysia ink 26 deals worth 72 mln USD. ecns.cn A total of 26 cooperation projects worth 495 million yuan (about 72 million U.S. dollars) were signed during the Sixth Belt and Road China-Malaysia Business Dialogue, which opened on Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
(2026-04-04). The flame that illuminates a path for Africa: Burkina Faso's Progressive Popular Revolution and President Ibrahim Traoré's new "Revolution Manifesto" liberationnews.org 
Let everyone in the administration, in all spheres, be revolutionary like our fighting forces. In your daily ways of doing things, you must bring new ideas that must innovate. If you continue to do what we have been doing for decades and you expect a new result, then you are crazy, as someone would say. Change your methods, revolutionize your lives, revolutionize your ways of doing things, propose new ideas. That is how we will succeed in the bet of our development.
(2026-04-04). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-04-04). You've become redundant: Oracle to 30K terminated employees. ummid.com In another round of lay-off, software major Oracle Tuesday March 31, 2026 fired around 30,000 employees saying they have become redundant.
(2026-04-04). 1 dead in Peru football stadium tragedy, dozens injured. scmp.com At least one person died and 60 others were injured in what seemed to be a crush of fans at a popular football team's stadium in the Peruvian capital on Friday night, authorities reported. | Police said officers rescued people trapped as a result of an influx of Alianza Lima fans in the south stands of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium the night before their team's scheduled game against their biggest rival, Universitario.
(2026-04-04). Corbyn denies endorsing ex-Tories but it's still an almighty mess. thecanary.co 
On Thursday 2 April, a leaflet emerged featuring three ex-Tory councillors who claimed to be "endorsed" by Jeremy Corbyn. Since then, Your Party and Corbyn have denied endorsing these men. Instead, the situation seems to be that they recently joined the Walsall Community Independents group which Corbyn has voiced support for. Corbyn's supporters are furious […] | By
(2026-04-04). NGO mediCuba-Europa relaunches all its projects and campaigns. radiohc.cu The solidarity organization based in Switzerland is reinforcing its aid in the face of the tightening of the blockade and the energy siege against the island, with projects involving pacemakers, solar energy, and an upcoming General Assembly in Bellinzona. | The NGO mediCuba-Europa, which brings together numerous associations and groups from across the continent and is headquartered in Switzerland, has launched an appeal to redouble solidarity with Cuba in light of the worsening living conditions on the island, due to the tightening of the US blockade and the energy siege of recent months. In a letter sent to its…
(2026-04-04). Ronaldo, Sadio Mane score brace as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Najma 5-2. ummid.com In a comeback match, Cristiano Ronaldo led from the front, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League 27th round Friday April 03, 2026.
(2026-04-04). China-Vietnam invested hydropower plant illuminates northern Vietnam through powering partnerships. ecns.cn Workers work at the Seo Chong Ho hydropower plant in northern Vietnams Lao Cai province, March 19, 2026.."Travel is much more convenient now, because if your field is near the road, you can ride a motorbike there, and it is much easier to bring rice back home, "Chang said.
(2026-04-04). Census 2027 1st phase starts today: What you need to do. ummid.com India has started Census or headcount of the country's over a billion population from today i.e. April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-04). The Subminimum Wage: 35 Years and Still Waiting for Change. counterpunch.org As another April 1st rolls by, it marks 35 years of the $2.13 federal subminimum wage. Yes, I realize this seems like an April Fool's joke, but it is no joke for millions of tipped workers. How did this happen? The 1996 amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act froze the subminimum wage "in perpetuity"
(2026-04-04). Review finds 'clear evidence of sexism and misogyny within the PSNI'. thecanary.co 
A review aimed at improving the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)'s handling of domestic violence, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and misogyny has: …identified clear evidence of sexism and misogyny within the PSNI. The report arrives following renewed focus on the North of Ireland having the worst rate of femicide across Britain and […] | By
(2026-04-04). New Normal Photography No Kings! March 28, 2026 Madison (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-04-04). US says it arrested relatives of slain Iran general Soleimani. newarab.com 
Two family members of slain Iranian general "Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status," a department statement said. | It identified the niece as Hamideh Soleimani Afsha…
(2026-04-04). Chinese, Swiss envoys hold phone talks on Middle East tensions. ecns.cn Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Wolfgang Amadeus Brulhart, Swiss special envoy to the Middle East.
(2026-04-04). "Left populist" Avi Lewis wins race to lead Canada's social-democratic NDP. wsws.org Avi Lewis has been elected leader of the federal NDP on a pledge to revive Canada's anemic social democratic party by moving "left" and "fighting the billionaire class."
(2026-04-04). Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs. truthout.org The Trump administration released its fiscal 2027 budget request Friday, asking Congress to increase spending on defense programs by 43% and decrease funding for non-defense accounts by 10%. The proposal kicks off what will be a monthslong process on Capitol Hill as lawmakers write the dozen annual government funding bills ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline. Congress rarely adheres to the… |
(2026-04-04). How US Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger In Cuba. popularresistance.org In Cuba today, food is rotting in the fields while families go hungry. | On a recent trip to the eastern part of the island, I spoke with farmers who are watching their livelihoods slip away—not because they lack skill or dedication, but because they lack fuel, parts, and basic inputs. One farmer described fields ready to harvest but no diesel to bring the crops in. Others showed broken machinery they have no way to repair. Even those who have turned to animal traction are having problems with feed. These are not isolated stories; they reflect a system under siege.
(2026-04-04). Ggaba Schools to Remain Under Lock and Key After Deadly Attack on Children. plusnews.ug Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre and its sister schools will remain closed following a government directive after the tragic killing of four children. The closure follows Thursday's incident in which a man identified as Christopher Okello Onyu, 34, reportedly stormed the kindergarten armed with knives and fatally stabbed four toddlers, an attack that has left …
(2026-04-04). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-04). China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children. geo.tv 
People walk past an office of the Cyberspace Administration of China in Beijing, China July 8, 2021. — ReutersBEIJING: China's cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labelling and…
(2026-04-04). Iran War: Prospects of a US Ground Invasion of Kharg Island. According to Trump: "… Some Stupid People Say Why are You Doing That? But they are Stupid" globalresearch.ca Anyone tuned into Trump's 'national address to the American people' expecting an 'important update' would have been disappointed…
(2026-04-04). Friday Nite Videos | April 3, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 3, 2026 |
(2026-04-04). 84 Killed in 90 Days: Israeli man fatally shot in Arab town Jisr al-Zarqa. haaretz.com The 22-year-old victim, Barqat Amash, was evacuated to a hospital for treatment, where he was later pronounced dead. Police say the shooting was the result of a criminal feud…
(2026-04-04). Closure of N3 northbound carriageway at Market Road. sanews.gov.za Closure of N3 northbound carriageway at Market Road | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) had advised motorists of the full road closure on the N3 Northbound carriageway at Market Road Overpass in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. | The closure will be on Saturday, 11 April 2026, between 9 pm and 5 am to facilitate the installation of the soffit beams as part of the construction of the New Market Road overpass bridge. | "Our traffic accommodation team, in collaboration with the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), has meticulously planned the closures and will actively manage and monitor them…
(2026-04-04). Grief and Shock Persist for Families After Ggaba Kindergarten Attack. plusnews.ug 
Parents of the toddlers killed at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Center are still struggling to come to terms with the brutal loss of children they had entrusted to the school to learn, play, and grow. The tragedy occurred on Thursday, April 2026, when Christopher Okello Onyu, posing as a parent, entered the kindergarten, paid 180,000 …
(2026-04-04). US under Donald Trump is already in Stone Age. ummid.com If we look closely at the current United States landscape under the Trumpian 'MAGA' era, a very obvious realization emerges: America has already gone back to the Stone Age.
(2026-04-04). A few months after deadly raid, police storm Bedouin village, fire stun grenades, residents say. haaretz.com Tarabin residents reported that police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets and damaged cars, adding that forces confiscated an ATV on the suspicion it was stolen and detained an elderly woman before 'returning with reinforcements to provoke people'…
(2026-04-04). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-04). SEBA HSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has officially confirmed the date and time to release the result of the HSLC Class 10th Examination 2026.
(2026-04-04). OC Arrested over Fatal Shooting of Suspect's Brother. plusnews.ug Police in Busoga East have confirmed the arrest of the Officer in Charge of Buwunga Police Station, Innocent Wagaba, following the fatal shooting of a civilian during an operation in Bugiri District. The deceased has been identified as Alamanzani Mugoya, 33, a resident of Nambale Village in Buwunga Sub-county. According to preliminary reports, Wagaba led …
(2026-04-04). Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa: report. newarab.com 
The The conflict threatens to increase the cost of living and curtail growth on the continent, the report warned. | The Middle East accounts for 15.8 percent of Africa's imports and 10.9 percent of its exports, the report noted. | "The conflict, which already has triggered a trade shock, could quickly turn into a cost-of-living crisis across Africa through higher fuel and food prices, rising shipp…
(2026-04-04). US arrests niece and grandniece of slain Iran general Qassem Soleimani. scmp.com The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or US visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported. | The latest actions were taken just this week when Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined they were no longer eligible for either lawful permanent resident status, or to enter the United States. The steps follow a move late last year in which the visas of…
(2026-04-04). Amphibious Warfare: Operations and Scenarios for the Possible Seizure of Iranian Islands in the Persian Gulf. globalresearch.ca With the deployment of additional U.S. Marine Corps units, elements of the 82nd Airborne Division, and elite special operations forces to the Middle East (estimated at up to 10,000 personnel), discussions in expert and media circles have once again intensified …
(2026-04-04). Berlinale Retrospective: A look back at the fall of the Berlin Wall—"Lost in the 90s" wsws.org The burning problems of the present day, genocidal wars, dictatorship and increasing social decline, bring to mind the claims made in the period immediately following the end of the Cold War.
(2026-04-04). Legal Battle Over Trump's Controversial Ballroom Construction. devdiscourse.com The Trump administration is challenging a judge's decision to halt its USD 400 million ballroom project at the White House, arguing it poses a security risk. The appeal was filed to a federal appeals court, stressing that the suspension threatens the safety of President Trump and his staff.
(2026-04-04). Through 'Jasmine Flower,' Yale voices meet Chinese youth in harmony. ecns.cn Using music as a bridge spanning continents, they struck a shared chord among Chinese and American youth with a performance of "Jasmine Flower."
(2026-04-04). Manitowoc, May 1, 2026: Workers Over Billionaires! Rally and March. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-04). Trump Threatens NATO: Kiev and EU Trying to 'Repair' NATO: By Attacking Russia in Hopes of Provoking Retaliation. globalresearch.ca In the last several days, With Trump's attack on …
(2026-04-04). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-04). His Majesty's head-chopper: Syria's MI6-backed president bows to King Charles. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg ∑ The Grayzone Ahmed al-Sharaa's Downing Street visit offered him a reunion with the British intel operatives who groomed the former Al Qaeda warlord to become president of Syria. When Syria's "interim" leader Ahmed al-Sharaa touched down in London on March 31, he was given a much warmer welcome than many once thought possible. …
(2026-04-04). Car slams into Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring about 15 people. aljazeera.com Authorities in New Iberia, Louisiana, have said the incident does not appear to be an intentional car-ramming.
(2026-04-04). European Parliament's Rima Hassan: I'm a target of 'political harassment'. aljazeera.com European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she's facing "genuine judicial and political harassment".
(2026-04-04). 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?
(2026-04-04). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: ICE, Defunded. levernews.com Good things are happening! Congress agrees to a Homeland Security deal, a state bans algorithms at checkout, researchers get access to immigration data, and Haitian immigrants get a vote. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade |
(2026-04-04). Far-Right Religious Leaders Advising Trump See Iran as an End Times Holy War. theintercept.com 
(2026-04-04). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman calls for support for Nexteer workers. wsws.org Nexteer Automotive workers in Saginaw, Michigan have delivered an enormous rebuke to the United Auto Workers bureaucracy by voting down a UAW-backed concessions contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-04). Lahore Qalandars Crush Multan Sultans in High-Scoring PSL 11 Thriller. thinktank.pk The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 witnessed an exciting clash as defending champions Lahore Qalandars secured a 20-run victory over Multan Sultans in a rain-shortened 13-over match at Gaddafi Stadium. After a delay of nearly two hours due to persistent rain, Multan's captain Ashton Turner won the toss and elected to bowl first, a …
(2026-04-04). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-04). Bomb allegedly left at US base by Alen Zheng was built inside 2 Pepsi bottles. scmp.com The bomb placed outside a US Air Force Base visitors centre in Florida last month was built inside two 2-litre cherry Pepsi bottles, according to federal prosecutors. | Alen Zheng, 20, of Land O'Lakes, is accused of planting the bomb and lighting the fuse at the base on March 10. He drove the explosive to MacDill Air Force Base in the boot of his Mercedes SUV, according to a document filed by prosecutors Friday. | The bomb did not detonate.
(2026-04-04). Israeli measures tighten grip on Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque. aljazeera.com Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque sees intensified control, with Israeli measures resembling policies applied at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
(2026-04-04). Is Russia Opening a New Front Against Europe? thinktank.pk The geopolitical temperature across Eurasia has once again begun to rise, not with an outright declaration of war, but through a series of calculated warnings, economic signals, and strategic repositioning. The latest development—Vladimir Putin issuing a stark ultimatum to Armenia over its growing ties with the European Union—has sparked a critical debate among analysts: Is …
(2026-04-04). Israel destroys bridges, kills more civilians in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel Observers widely believe that Israel is trying On Friday night, the Isr…
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Should the ABC be privatised? A modest (re-e)valuation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). UAV Prototype Crash Raises Eyebrows in Rural Village. devdiscourse.com In an unexpected turn of events, a UAV prototype from LAT Aerospace crashed into a field near Nandpur village following a test flight that went awry on Friday evening. The unmanned vehicle developed a mechanical snag, losing control before hitting the ground.
(2026-04-04). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-04). Iran's Shadow War May Extend to the Sahel. moderndiplomacy.eu In the early hours of a recent morning, surveillance aircraft tracked an unmarked convoy crossing the desert corridors linking the Sahel to the Atlantic coast. It carried no insignia, followed no declared route—and yet, it revealed a growing strategic reality: instability in peripheral regions rarely stays there. The war unfolding around Iran may be centered …
(2026-04-04). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-04). FO Talks: Is the Gulf Splitting? Saudi Arabia—UAE Power Struggle Intensifies. fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Fernando Carvajal, the executive director at The American Center for South Yemen Studies, about the deepening but carefully managed rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Once close partners across the Gulf, the two states now pursue divergent strategies in Yemen, East Africa and…
(2026-04-04). UPPSC 2024 Final Result Declared, 33 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Sunday March 29, 2026 declared the final result of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Examination 2024 on its official website along with the list of toppers recommended for various posts.
(2026-04-04). Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown. truthout.org After the House of Representatives passed bills to send $10 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in January, the nation's largest union of registered nurses published a demand that Congress abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "Nurses demand the removal of immigration enforcement agents from communities, the abolition of ICE, and accountability for this… |
(2026-04-04). China ranks second globally with 416 unicorn firms: report. ecns.cn According to the "China Unicorn Companies Development Report (2026)," these companies had a combined valuation of approximately $1.61 trillion, with an average valuation of about $3.87 billion per firm.
(2026-04-04). London mayor's protection officers relieved of duties after bag of guns 'misplaced'. scmp.com Armed police guarding London Mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns outside his home which was found by a member of the public, it was reported. | Scaffolder Jordan Griffiths told The Sun that his pregnant girlfriend found the bag in south London on Tuesday evening. | Inside the bag was an MP5 semi-automatic Heckler & Koch carbine, a Glock pistol, taser and ammunition, the newspaper reported.
(2026-04-04). Trump impulsa presupuesto militar de 1.5 billones con recortes en salud, educación y medio ambiente. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, propuso aumentar el gasto militar a 1.5 billones de dólares en su presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027, publicado el viernes, la mayor solicitud de este tipo en décadas, lo que refleja su énfasis en las inversiones militares de Estados Unidos por encima de los programas sociales, que considera subvenciones "secuestradas por radicales".
(2026-04-04). Zelensky desapontado com a postura americana nas negociaàßàµes. globalresearch.ca O presidente ilegítimo da Ucrânia, Vladimir Zelensky, exigiu mais uma vez que os países ocidentais concedam à Ucrânia a adesà£o à OTAN ou armas nucleares como parte das "garantias de seguranàßa" para a conclusà£o de um eventual acordo de paz …
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona: La Liga — as it happened. aljazeera.com All our live updates, including post-match reaction, of the Spanish top-flight match.
(2026-04-04). Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: La Liga preview — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Barcelona will be without Raphinha for all three rapid-fire matches against Atletico Madrid in the coming weeks.