(2026-04-11). Israel chose force over negotiating with Lebanon, so now it faces fickle Trump and his talks with Iran. haaretz.com Beirut was ready for a political solution, but Israel preferred another war on Hezbollah, as Iran now moves to 'save' Lebanon from Israel and Trump greases the already slippery slope of Israel-U.S. ties…
(2026-04-11). Trump says the US is "loading up the ships" with weapons during ceasefire talks. wsws.org President Trump renewed his fascist threat to destroy Iran on Friday in a post on Truth Social in which he bemoaned Tehran's ongoing control of the Strait of Hormuz and wrote that Tehran has "no cards," and "The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!"
(2026-04-11). Islamabad peace talks: Iranian delegation brings 'blood soaked bags, shoes' of Minab 168 children on flight to Pak. ptcnews.tv Islamabad peace talks: Blood-stained school bags, shoes, white flowers, and photographs of victims from Minab accompanied an Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on a flight to Pakistan for peace talks with the United States. Placed in the front row of the aircraft en route to Islamabad, these items served as a stark reminder of the human toll of the ongoing Middle East conflict. | Sharing an image on social media platform X, Ghalibaf wrote, "My companions on this flight #Minab168," alongside a photo showing him looking at pictures of the children and their belongings. The delegation, named "Minab…
(2026-04-11). Racine, April 11, 2026: Stand For Peace! wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 12: 30 to 1: 30 p.m. at the Dr. MLK Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Racine WI 53404. We will have banners and some signs—-including one for Lebanon being massively bombed by Israel It was included on Iran's 10 point peace plan and the War Criminal Trump did agree to …
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-11). Israeli military kills six Palestinians at Gaza checkpoint, medics say
An Israeli airstrike has hit a police checkpoint in Bureij camp in central Gaza early Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring several others, medics say.
(2026-04-11). Netanyahu anuncia una dura medida contra España. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu anunció este viernes que ordenó la expulsión de los representantes de España del Centro de Coordinación Civil-Militar (CMCC) en Kiryat Gat, el principal centro de coordinación para la ayuda a Gaza, creado en octubre de 2025 después de la firma del acuerdo para poner fin a la guerra en la Franja de Gaza, alcanzado por impulso de EE.UU. | Netanyahu tras sostener que ´el Estado de Israel no se quedará callado ante quienes le atacan ª, escribió en X: | ´España ha difamado a nuestros héroes, los soldados de las FDI [Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel], los…
(2026-04-11). Announcement of the Hugo Chávez International Brigade in Puerto Rico. radiohc.cu With the aim of strengthening solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela, seven brigadistas from Puerto Rico traveled to Caracas to form the First Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías International Brigade. | Puerto Rican social leader Milagros Rivera informed Prensa Latina in San Juan that 30 brigadistas have confirmed their attendance: 15 from Colombia, seven from Puerto Rico, one from Ecuador, three from the Dominican Republic, one from Costa Rica, and three from Haiti. | "Our Haitian colleagues had difficulties traveling because they couldn't obtain (in time) a document that would allow them to leave from the Dominican Republic,…
(2026-04-11). Rift over Lebanon, Hormuz puts Mideast truce at risk. ecns.cn The Middle East teetered between hope and despair on Thursday, within a day of a two-week ceasefire being announced, as the United States and Iran accused each other of violating the terms of the truce, Israel intensified its bombardment of Lebanon, and Iran continued its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-11). Iranian analyst: Tehran forced the US and Israel into a ceasefire. unitedworldint.com 
"The US can no longer rely on its military power and the hegemony of the dollar as it once did. The transit fees to be collected through the Strait will open a massive door of economic gain for Iran." By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Iranian political analyst and author Peiman Salehi commented on the ceasefire and Iran's …
(2026-04-11). Israel bombed an Iranian Synagogue on Passover: Has it become a Danger to Jews and Non-Jews Alike? juancole.com Montréal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — A synagogue is bombed in the middle of Passover. This would be, prima facie, an antisemitic act. Few would argue otherwise—unless, of course, the bombing was carried out by the Israeli Air Force. Many people conflate Jews with Israelis, and Judaism with Zionism. They cannot imagine that Israel would act against Jews—in other words, commit antisemitic acts. | The synagogue in question is in Tehran, home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Jews have lived in Iran for over two millennia and are no less Iranian than Muslims, Christia…
(2026-04-11). Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert. juancole.com The Conversation) The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel's largest offensive of the war so far. |
(2026-04-11). Report: Iran still has thousands of missiles, launchers in underground sites, U.S. intelligence says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-11). China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | Innovative power driving sustainable development. ecns.cn At the CIIE, Muhua also connected with a Chinese security technology company, and together they developed AI intelligent detection technology to assess durian quality. This collaboration has significantly enhanced the standardization and international competitiveness of Malaysian durians, while also contributing to the development of Malaysia's rural economy.
(2026-04-11). Global wealth gap grows as aid to world's poorest sees record drop. scmp.com The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a UN report has concluded. | The report assessing the blueprint adopted in Seville, Spain, last June to narrow the gap and achieve UN development goals for 2030 was issued ahead of next week's spring meetings in Washington of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the main global…
(2026-04-11). New Zealand House of Representatives speaker to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee will lead a delegation to visit China from April 12 to 16.
(2026-04-11). Title: Artemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after Moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years.
(2026-04-11). Child Labour Crisis in Pakistan: 8.6 Million Children Trapped in Exploitation. thinktank.pk A new report launched under the European Union-funded Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project has shed light on the alarming scale of child labour in Pakistan, revealing deep-rooted structural challenges and calling for urgent, coordinated reforms. Titled "At the Margins of Protection: Child Labor in Pakistan's Private Sector," the report was unveiled by the National Commission on the …
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | CIIE: a 'fast track' and a 'green channel'. ecns.cn Elekta is a regular participant in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Its debut at the first CIIE marked a milestone for the company. That year, Elekta launched a groundbreaking product globally, which quickly drew widespread attention through the platform.
(2026-04-11). Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.
(2026-04-11). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-11). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-11). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-11). Protest Against Drone Warfare Closes Two Gates at Holloman Air Force Base. indybay.org The annual protest action, Shut Down Drone Warfare, temporarily shuts down two gates at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, New Mexico, urging drone pilots to refuse to fly weaponized drones to commit war crimes.
(2026-04-11). Oppose the draft! Build a working class movement against imperialist war! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality warn workers and young people throughout the United States: the American ruling class is laying the foundations for the reimposition of the draft. The oligarchy wants cannon fodder for its illegal and expanding wars of aggression.
(2026-04-11). "Progressive" Democrats seek collaboration with fascist critics of Iran war. wsws.org In a statement posted Tuesday night, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna thanked fascists Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson for opposing the Iran war and called for a "broad populist social movement."
(2026-04-11). Fuel shock sends inflation soaring while the oligarchy grows richer. wsws.org The sharp rise in inflation was fueled above all by an unprecedented spike in gasoline prices, which is hitting millions of workers who depend on driving for their jobs.
(2026-04-11). Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die—The solution to the world's problems? Infect everyone with anti-technology allergy. wsws.org It is a dreadful work. A libel against humanity, humanity returned the favor by largely staying away in droves.
(2026-04-11). Australia: Key issues buried at Brisbane rally against arrest of anti-genocide protester. wsws.org There was no mention of Labor's own "hate crime" laws and wave of arrests at a protest over the prosecution of a Palestine solidarity activist for using the prohibited anti-genocide slogan "from the river to the sea."
(2026-04-11). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.
(2026-04-11). FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consolidate the positive momentum of bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development, during his talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home leads to arrest. scmp.com ‚Å Police in the United States ‚Å have arrested a man for allegedly ‚Å throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence start-up's headquarters. | In a social media post, the San Francisco Police ‚ÄåDepartment said an unknown man threw an incendiary device at a North Beach residence at 4.12am on Friday and then escaped on foot.
(2026-04-11). Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB. ecns.cn Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.
(2026-04-11). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2011-04-26). Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon. tribune.com.pk 
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. | NASA's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into calm seas off the Southern California coast shortly after 5: 07pm Pacific Time (0007 GMT on Saturday), concluding a mission that four days prior took the astronauts 252,756 miles away from Earth, deeper into space than anyone had flown before. | The Art…
(2026-04-11). Chelsea vs Manchester City: Premier League — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Second-placed Manchester City travel to Chelsea as the Premier League title race approaches crunch time.
(2026-04-11). Teamsters and UPS reach settlement over driver buyouts, while company continues plans to slash 30,000 more jobs. wsws.org By claiming a victory over the buyouts, the Teamsters apparatus is signaling to UPS that, as long as the bureaucracy is included, the destruction of UPS workers' livelihoods can proceed.
(2026-04-11). Nation to advance space computing industry amid global race for tech edge. ecns.cn China is set to roll out policies to accelerate the development of the space computing industry, a strategic move that could reshape how data is processed in orbit and cement the nations position in the global technology race.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Pacific Ave/Cooper Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Moment Artemis II splashes down after moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have safely splashed down on Earth, completing a landmark mission.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-11). Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'. ecns.cn On the misty morning of March 31, at the Yangdu Wharf along the Yangtze River, a festive atmosphere pierced the fog before the first light of dawn. The sharp crackle of firecrackers and the deep blast of a ship's horn heralded the maiden voyage of the Yu Zhong Ke 2180.
(2026-04-11). USPS moves to suspend pension payments amid deepening financial crisis. wsws.org The United States Postal Service could potentially run out of money by next year, setting the stage for massive cuts.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-11). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-04-11). Djibouti's President Guelleh wins sixth straight term in office. aljazeera.com The longtime ruler, in power since 1999, has secured 97 percent of the vote, according to official results.
(2026-04-11). Pseudo-leftist union leadership undermines Argentine tire plant occupation with appeals to nationalism. wsws.org The SUTNA union, led by the Partido Obrero, is chaining the Fate tire workers' plant occupation to nationalist appeals to Peronist factions and other bourgeois politicians…
(2026-04-11). Indiana University postdoctoral fellow Youhuang Xiang sentenced to time served and ordered deported. wsws.org After over four months of detention, Xiang was coerced into pleading guilty to trumped-up federal charges of smuggling innocuous E. coli plasmid DNA into the United States.
(2026-04-11). Sunday 4/12: Dream On Beloved: Social Justice & Peace Workshops and Mutual Aid Fair. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | 111 Fairmount Avenue | Oakland, CA 94611 | FREE…
(2026-04-11). Claim: Green Nations are Poised to Become a New Superpower. wattsupwiththat.com The committed are uniting into a big fluffy green ball of commitment.
(2026-04-11). Rare tree blooms for first time in Hunan garden. ecns.cn Photos taken last week show plants of Sinojackia dolichocarpa—a rare tree species—in full bloom for the first time at the Hunan Botanical Garden in Changsha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Earth Day Protest: "Energy From Heaven" Human Banner at Sunny Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesf/event/9333……
(2026-04-11). Artemis II mission concludes after astronauts travel to the Moon and safely return to Earth. wsws.org The mission unfolded in the shadow of the Trump administration's war against Iran and his genocidal threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight."
(2026-04-11). Artemis II marks historic lunar return with Pacific splashdown success. aljazeera.com The mission unveils lunar mysteries, treats astronauts to a solar eclipse and sets records around the moon.
(2026-04-11). Women reaffirm solidarity between Mexico and Cuba. radiohc.cu In a virtual meeting held on Friday at the headquarters of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and a broad representation of Cuban and Mexican social, political, and governmental organizations discussed the impact of the intensified U.S. blockade against Cuba and reaffirmed the bonds of solidarity between the two nations.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Black History & the Class Struggle: Which Way Forward for the Black Struggle? indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.), Oakland…
(2026-04-11). China's CPI rises 1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1 percent year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities. ecns.cn In 2018, Kà§rcher participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) with a "give it a try" mindset, but the scale and impact of the event far exceeded expectations. This experience strengthened Kà§rcher's commitment to participating year after year. Since then, its booth size has continued to expand, and its exhibits have become increasingly diverse.
(2026-04-11). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
(2026-04-11). Trump Eyes Privatizing Medicare for Insurance Industry. juancole.com By Jake Johnson | — | ( C…
(2026-04-11). As Mexico Enacts Universal Healthcare, Advocate Says Insurers' 'Stranglehold' Is Moving US in 'Opposite Direction'. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams As Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum moves forward with a plan to enact universal healthcare for her country's more than 130 million people, a longtime advocate for Medicare for All in the US called the development "both inspiring and frustrating." "Inspiring because it shows what is possible," Wendell Potter, a former insurance company communications director …
(2026-04-11). Cuba denounces impact of U.S. blockade at regional forum. radiohc.cu Cuba has denounced violations of International Humanitarian Law by the United States and the impact of the blockade on ICTs at a regional forum in Mexico, the Cuban embassy in Mexico City reported. | According to a press release, Alejandro González, Director of International Organizations at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the regional consultation on ICTs and IHL, convened by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Mexico. | The meeting was held within the framework of the Global Initiative to Promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL). | González reaffirmed the country's commit…
(2026-04-11). NASA's Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after lunar mission. aljazeera.com Crew safely complete first mission to travel around the Moon in more than 50 years.
(2026-04-11). ColorWalk goes viral on social media. ecns.cn A new spring walking trend called "ColorWalk" has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.
(2026-04-11). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Filipino pulp mill workers' strike enters second month; Health workers strike over real wage cuts in Tasmania, Australia.
(2026-04-11). Xi sends congratulations to event commemorating 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.
(2026-04-11). Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity. sanews.gov.za Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction. | The pioneering initiative marks a transformative approach to how the department plans, builds, and maintains road infrastructure, deliberately positioning internal technical expertise at the centre of service delivery. | A key component of this new model is the Road D781 project,…
(2026-04-11). Cooking for My Incarcerated Community Affirms Our Shared Humanity. scheerpost.com Sharing meals anchors us both to our lives outside the prison walls and to each other in one of the most toxic environments anywhere. Ron Guier for Wagging Nonviolence My relationship with cooking began at a young age, while in elementary school, when I had the choice between preparing whatever I could find in the kitchen …
(2026-04-11). Immigration board denies Mahmoud appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation. haaretz.com The Board of Immigration Appeals relies on the Department of Justice and is increasingly under the influence of the Trump administration. Khalil said the 'only thing I am guilty of is speaking out against the genocide in Palestine'…
(2026-04-11). 2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival. indybay.org 2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid…
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | The eastern answer to Spanish technology. ecns.cn From Madrid to Shanghai, and from ham and olive oil to aerospace and aluminum processing technology, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) acts as a bridge across mountains and seas, enabling Spain's innovative companies to make precise connections with China's industrial and capital chains.
(2026-04-11). WeChat restricts AI-generated content, stresses role of human creators. ecns.cn Tencent's WeChat has introduced a series of measures since March to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its official accounts platform, amid growing hype on social media around AI-powered "one-person companies", according to media reports.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-11). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) meeting discusses socialist strategy to stop the war against Iran. wsws.org Only the international working class, the sole social force creating all wealth in the society, has the capability of stopping the dragging into barbarism.
(2026-04-11). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Chinatown Springtime Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown…
(2026-04-11). Thursday 4/16: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-11). Australia: UWU boss posturing as "rank-and-file" candidate in union election. wsws.org The phoney "rank-and-file" Members First campaign points to mounting discontent among United Workers Union members over previous sellouts and growing opposition to the Labor Party, of which the UWU is an integral part.
(2026-04-11). International security cooperation seminar held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of National Defense held a seminar on international security cooperation from Thursday to Friday, attended by foreign military attachés to China and representatives from international organizationsChina offices.
(2026-04-11). In Numbers: Spanish PM's visit expected to deepen China-Spain ties. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15. This marks Sanchez's fourth visit to China in a four-year period, and it represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year.
(2026-04-11). Comicomment: Japan's nuclear ambitions risk self-destruction. ecns.cn The proliferation of neo-militarism in Japan has become a real menace. Should an evil tiger be unleashed from its cage, it would inevitably wreak havoc far and wide, and plunge the Japanese people into an abyss of disaster.
(2026-04-11). Jeffrey Sachs: Ending Israel's War on Peace. scheerpost.com To make lasting peace in the Middle East, the U.S. must end its blank check to Israel's perpetual wars and join with the rest of the world to force Israel to live within its internationally recognized borders of June 4, 1967. Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares forCommon Dreams A two-week ceasefire has partially halted the Israel-U.S. war …
(2026-04-11). California 175, Slavery Reparations Bureau may engage Global Bond Markets toward solutions. indybay.org California's bond market was via the 1850 compromise that was crafted and supported by New York financial institutions who utilized a most macabre form of collateral: human beings, often prisoners of war, who were also kidnapped from Africa and tortured into centuries of forced labor.
(2026-04-11). Protests and strikes erupt in Brazil in turbulent run-up to presidential election. wsws.org Since the beginning of this year, a series of protests and strikes have erupted in Brazil against the privatization and austerity policies of the Workers Party (PT) administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva .
(2026-04-11). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-11). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 9 ⚪ Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). The International Bolshevik Tendency: Pseudo-left apologists for the union bureaucracy and Stalinism. wsws.org The IBT, which is descended from the anti-Trotskyist Spartacist League, promotes the dangerous illusion that workers can rely on the union apparatus and the Chinese Stalinist regime to oppose US imperialism in Latin America and the Middle East.
(2026-04-11). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). 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
(2026-04-11). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Matt Ridley thinks the Climate Parrot is almost dead. wattsupwiththat.com
(2026-04-11). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-11). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). China en el mundo global de hoy. radiohc.cu Desde la dirección del Partido Comunista de China -en sus últimos congresos y en las sesiones plenarias intermedias- se aprobó la constitución de la Franja y la Ruta, una política para el intercambio con los demás países que encierra varias iniciativas: La de Desarrollo Global, la de Seguridad Global, la de Civilización Global y la de Gobernanza Global.
(2026-04-11). Falleció el periodista y dirigente de la prensa Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty. radiohc.cu El periodista Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty, con una gran experiencia, además, en la dirección de medios de prensa, quien dedicó sus últimos años laborales a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN), falleció este viernes en La Habana, a los 72 años de edad. | Clavel Carmenaty desarrolló la mayor parte de su obra profesional en organizaciones mediáticas de Santiago de Cuba, donde dirigió por 17 años el periódico Sierra Maestra y tres el telecentro Tele Turquino. | En su hoja de servicios al periodismo cubano se recoge su trabajo en la publicación El Combatiente, órgano del Ejército Oriental. | También fue integrante del Co…
(2026-04-11). Le basi della CIA in Ucraina: chiave del contenimento anti-russo in Europa. strategic-culture.su In sintesi, le 14 basi della CIA in Ucraina fungono da avamposto per il contenimento della Russia in Europa, lasciando maggiore libertà di azione agli USA di Trump in Medio Oriente e nel Pacifico. | Segue nostro Tre mesi dopo l'inizio della SMO, il 25 giugno 2022, il New York Times ha ufficialmente svelato il coinvolgimento segreto della CIA nella guerra in corso tra Russia e Ucraina, con il suo sorprendente articolo intitolato "Una rete…
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque en Casa de las Américas, su otro hogar en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El reconocido compositor y cantante brasileño Chico Buarque regresó este viernes a Casa de las Américas, otro de sus hogares en Cuba invitado por su amigo, el trovador Silvio Rodríguez. | La prestigiosa institución cultural reseña en su página de Facebook que el cantautor cubano propuso este encuentro en la sala 'Manuel Galich' con otros músicos y algunos amigos, en un grato ambiente de memoria compartida.Los asistentes recordaron las visitas a Cuba del creador brasileño y sus conciertos. Agradecieron su obra y su ejemplo de amor, coherencia y dignidad", apuntó la nota. | Indicó que en ese contexto, Chico Buarque…
(2026-04-11). Guantánamo efectúa primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable. radiohc.cu 
Guantánamo efectuó la primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable 2026, a favor de la transición energética, prioridad que cobra mayor importancia en medio del complejo panorama económico del país. | En este encuentro efectuado en la Universidad de Guantánamo, participaron más de 15 micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (Mipymes) estatales y privadas, trabajadores por cuenta propia, entre otros invitados, para exponer sus productos, tecnologías y desarrollo de proyectos. | Ignacio Cuzco, coordinador de Objetivos y programas del gobierno provincial explicó que en esta feria no solo se visibilizan los diferent…
(2026-04-11). Destacan elección de Cuba al Comité de ONG de Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla destacó este viernes la elección de Cuba al Comité de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONG), de Naciones Unidas para el período que inicia en 2027. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que la nación antillana fue electa por aclamación al Comité, perteneciente al Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas (Ecosoc), y ejercerá como miembro de 2027 a 2030. | Subrayó que este resultado reconoce la ejecutoria de Cuba en la promoción de la participación de organizaciones no gubernamentales genuinas de todas las regiones…
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque returns to Casa de las Américas in Havana. radiohc.cu The renowned Brazilian composer and singer, Chico Buarque, returned this Friday to Casa de las Américas, invited by the Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez, in a pleasant atmosphere of shared memories. | "Those present recalled the Brazilian artist's visits to Cuba and his concerts. They expressed their gratitude for his work and his example of love, consistency, and dignity," Casa de las Américas highlighted in a statement on its social media. | Singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez proposed this meeting in the Manuel Galich Hall of the prestigious cultural institution, along with other musicians and friends.
(2026-04-11). Meet the Puerto Rican Art Collective Bringing Chaos and Puppetry to the Masses. scheerpost.com Twin brothers Pablo and Efrain Del Hierro are the duo behind Poncili Creación, whose otherworldly puppets travel internationally to party with your inner child Ayi for Prism A Miami Art Week audience watched wide-eyed in December as a pair of towering, handmade puppets wobbled and lurched through Locust Projects as improvised music engulfed the space. …
(2026-04-10). Peace Talks on the Horizon: Iran and US Set the Stage. devdiscourse.com An Iranian delegation, helmed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, reached Islamabad on Friday for potential peace negotiations with the United States. The talks would proceed only if Washington agrees to Tehran's stated preconditions, according to reports from Iranian media.
(2026-04-10). Are US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan doomed to fail? responsiblestatecraft.org On Saturday, Iranian and American negotiators will
(2026-04-10). Iran's Chokehold On Hormuz Remains On The Eve Of Peace Talks In Pakistan (Updated). twz.com 
The list of contested issues that the U.S. and Iran will have to come to some form of agreement on is long and complex.
(2026-04-10). Islamabad on high alert as Pakistan hosts crucial US-Iran talks amid Middle East ceasefire. ptcnews.tv US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Amid a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, global attention has shifted to Islamabad, which is set to host high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran starting April 11.The Pakistani capital has been placed under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the talks. Key areas, particularly the heavily guarded Red Zone, have been sealed off with strict movement restrictions. The zone, which houses Parliament, diplomatic missions, major government offices and luxury hotels is now accessible only to authorised personnel.Security forces have intensified patrols across t…
(2026-04-10). Fear, anxiety grip Iranians ahead of US talks: 'I'm scared of war starting again'. scmp.com Everyday Iranians are awaiting planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran with a mixture of scepticism and outright fear, caught between a government they say does not understand peace and an American president who has threatened to destroy "a whole civilisation". | Talks between the United States and Iran and hosted by Pakistan were hanging in the balance on Friday, but if they go ahead they could transform a temporary ceasefire in the US-Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic into…
(2026-04-10). US, Iran set for crunch Pakistan talks in bid to rescue truce. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-10). Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire, unfreezing of assets before peace talks. geo.tv 
(2010-04-26). Fact check: Viral video does not show Pakistani jets escorting Iranian delegation for Islamabad talks; it's old. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple users, including PML-N supporters, were sharing a video across social media platforms since Thursday, claiming it shows Pakistani fighter jets escorting an Iranian delegation to Islamabad for talks. However, the video is old and shows Pakistani jets greeting the plane of Saudi Arabia's crown prince during his visit on February 17, 2019. | Backchannel diplomatic efforts by Pakistan paid off, as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, after weeks of escalating hostilities triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, which quickly spiralled into a wider regional c…
(2026-04-10). US presses Iran as talks gear up in Pakistan under fragile ceasefire. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Friday pressed Iran to meet US demands, as Vice-President J.D. Vance travelled to Pakistan to lead high-stakes negotiations seen as a key effort to end the more than month-long Middle East conflict. | The talks between the US and Iran, taking place during the agreed two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, are expected to begin on Saturday morning in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.
(2026-04-10). "10 Minutes of Terror" : Lebanon Death Toll Tops 300 from Israel's "Black Wednesday" Attack. democracynow.org 
As the United States and Iran prepare to hold talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, Israel is continuing to bomb Lebanon, where the death toll from Wednesday's massive wave of attacks has topped 300. | "It was 10 minutes of terror, a day that the Lebanese are calling Black Wednesday," says Lebanese Australian journalist Rania Abouzeid, speaking with Democracy Now! from Beirut. "It was hard to tell what was blowing up where, because those hundred or so attacks were all happening simultaneously."…
(2026-04-10). Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad, will hold talks if U.S. accepts state media says. haaretz.com Iranian officials say Lebanon cease-fire and release of frozen assets must precede U.S. talks, urge Washington to halt Israeli strikes and honor commitments. Earlier on Friday, Trump told The New York Post that the U.S. is 'loading up the ships with the best ammunition'…
(2026-04-10). Tehran reacts to US-Iran ceasefire deal with hope and scepticism. newarab.com 
For many Iranians, the In the early hours of Wednesday, 8 April, following hours of gruelling negotiations brokered by the Pakistani government, Tehran and Washington reached an agreement. | The ceasefire halts the exchange of fire o…
(2026-04-10). Cleveland: 'No war on Iran! workers.org 
No Kings protest, Cleveland, March 28, 2026. Antiwar activists gathered in Cleveland's Market Square Park on April 4 to say "No war on Iran!" Rally speakers represented Cleveland Peace Action, Clevelanders United Against War, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, InterReligious Task Force on Central America and Colombia and Workers World . . . |
(2026-04-10). peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say. haaretz.com One of the sources, a person with direct knowledge of the peace board's operations, said that out of ten countries that pledged ‚Å funds, only three: the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and the U.S., had contributed funding. The Iran war 'has affected everything,' the source added…
(2026-04-10). Democrats push War Powers Resolution, but are they actually pro-peace? peoplesworld.org 
Senate Democrats are moving—again—to force a vote on a War Powers Resolution that would require congressional authorization before President Donald Trump can continue or expand his war against Iran. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declared this week, "Congress must reassert its authority, especially at this dangerous moment. No president, Democrat or Republican, should take this country …
(2026-04-10). How Iran Won The Iran War. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment Trump announced a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, April 7, the 39th day of the Israeli-US war on Iran. He depended on Pakistani mediators and a 10-point peace plan put forward by Iran itself. And so, Iran won the 2026 war. It did not win as in, scoring a knockout. It won …
(2026-04-10). On Iran's Ten-Point Proposal for Peace. counterpunch.org 
The United States has agreed with Iran to cease hostilities for two weeks. The illegal US and Israeli imposed war has not ended but has a break, although not in Lebanon which was supposed to be part of the deal. Just before the ceasefire was announced, the Iranian authorities released a ten-point peace plan that promises far
(2026-04-10). Headlines for April 10, 2026. democracynow.org Death Toll from Israel's "Black Wednesday" Attack on Lebanon Tops 300, Iran Warns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Could Destroy Ceasefire Deal and Diplomacy with U.S., House GOP Blocks Democratic Effort to Force Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution, Israel Approves 34 Settler Outposts Amid Continuing Settler Violence in Occupied West Bank, 9-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Shot Dead in Front of Classmates in Gaza's Beit Lahia, Federal Court Blasts Pentagon for Ignoring Prior Order to Restore Reporters' Access, Federal Judge Postpones Cancellation of Protected Status for Ethiopian Immigrants, U.N.
(2026-04-10). Israeli army shoots, kills 9-year-old girl in her Gaza classroom. electronicintifada.net Settlers killed a youth and attacked and kidnapped Palestinian children in a series of rampages.
(2026-04-10). Music Fundraiser to Benefit Palestinian Families in Gaza and Madison, April 17, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
UW-Madison chapters of YDSA and Students for Justice in Palestine invite you to a music benefit via @thursdayonward. All money from ticket and kuffiyeh sales will go directly to humanitarian aid for those who need it most. Come out to hear some incredible bands against apartheid and genocide. For details see this instagram post where you …
(2026-04-10). Comer Supports Melania Trump's Call for Epstein Hearings. devdiscourse.com U.S. Representative James Comer expressed his agreement with Melania Trump's appeal for congressional hearings for Jeffrey Epstein's victims on Friday, thereby pledging his support for a cause gaining national traction.
(2026-04-10). Cubans residing in Venezuela express gratitude for aid to the island. radiohc.cu The Association of Cubans Residing in Venezuela (Accreven) expressed its gratitude to health institutions, the Venezuelan people, and the Carabobo chapter of the Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity for the aid that will be sent to Cuba, it was reported in Caracas. | Accreven's national president, Orelvis Reyes, highlighted this "tremendous effort" at the national level in a message posted on social media. | Reyes stated that they received this donation, destined for the homeland of Fidel Castro, Hugo Chávez, Simón Bolívar, and José Martí, with "tremendous love and affection." He also acknowledged the sol…
(2026-04-10). Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela's capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage.
(2026-04-10). The Strait of Hormuz, Gate to the Great Sea: The Fifteenth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a choke point for the world economy, with the gravest consequences falling not on the powerful but on the poorer nations of the Global South.
(2026-04-10). Roaming Charges: Mad Mouth, Bad Man; Mad Man, Bad Mouth. counterpunch.org 
+ If, in fact, the war is over (don't count on it), then Iran wins by surviving two massive bombing campaigns by the US and Israel (both nuclear-armed states) in the last year. Iran wins even bigger by keeping the Islamic Republic in power under the control of a younger, more militant leadership with the Republican Guard largely intact. Iran's victory grows larger when you consider that it keeps its nuclear research program and uranium stockpile. The victory becomes almost total when you factor in its ongoing control over the Strait of Hormuz and the fact that Trump was ready to call it quits in less than two mon…
(2026-04-10). Are ships able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz yet. newarab.com 
Shipping through the Writing on Truth Social, the US president said Iran was doing a "very poor job, dishonourable some would say" in allowing shipments through the vital route, adding to his earlier warni…
(2026-04-10). Oil, Power, and Profit: Is a US-Iran Joint Tax Even Possible? thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran shift from open confrontation to cautious dialogue, an unusual and provocative idea has surfaced: can both countries jointly impose a tax on the Strait of Hormuz? At a time when global energy markets remain fragile after the 2026 Iran conflict, this concept has sparked debate among policymakers, …
(2026-04-10). US scared to strike? Trump lashes out as Iran ignores demands, slowly dribbles tankers through Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Trump is publicly fuming as Iran keeps a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz during a fragile ceasefire, with just six ships crossing on April 9. While he insists on "victory" and attacks critics, traffic remains thin and pressure builds on Netanyahu to wind down the Lebanon front.
(2026-04-10). Iran's drones, the Strait of Hormuz and the new world order. workers.org 
On April 8, the people of Iran celebrated. And as Iran's government announced, their military will keep its finger on the trigger. This implies not a moment of trust of U.S. imperialism, which violates every agreement it makes. Iranians celebrate ceasefire in Tehran, April 8, 2026. A ceasefire based on . . . |
(2026-04-10). From Hormuz to Kyiv: Are Short Ceasefires Becoming a Global War Strategy? thinktank.pk In 2026, a striking pattern is emerging across global conflict zones—wars are no longer being fought to conclusion but are instead being paused, recalibrated, and resumed. From the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran to the prolonged battlefield stalemate between Russia and Ukraine, the idea of short-term, tactical pauses—often lasting days or weeks—has …
(2026-04-10). Hegseth Demands Iran Hand Over Uranium Or US Will Seize It. popularresistance.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have issued a new demand that Iran forfeit its uranium stockpile, or else face renewed attacks or a ground operation by the U.S. and Israel — a threat levied just hours after the start of a fragile temporary ceasefire on Tuesday. | When asked if the U.S. has plans to force Iran to hand over its enriched uranium, Hegseth said in a press conference on Wednesday that "it's always been non-negotiable that they won't have nuclear capabilities." | "They'll give it to us voluntarily, we'll get it.
(2026-04-10). 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.
(2026-04-10). Pope Leo slams Iran war, says 'God does not bless any conflict'. newarab.com 
Pope Leo XIV amplified his condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran on Friday, saying that "God does not bless any conflict" and certainly doesn't side with those who drop bombs. | Leo spoke during a gathering of top bishops of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq, an Eastern Rite Catholic church whose clerics are in Rome to elect a new patriarch. | Leo said they were signs of hope "in a world marked by senseless and inhuman violence," especially in the lands of early Christianity that have been "desecrated by the blasphemy of war and the brutality of business, with no regard for people's lives." | He told…
(2026-04-10). Iranian hackers leak ex-Israeli army chief's documents, photos. newarab.com 
Iran-linked hacker group Handala announced it had obtained and leaked thousands of images, documents, and videos belonging to former Israeli army chief of staff The group said on Thursday it was behind the operation, marking another instance of Israeli security officials being targeted in a "hack-and-leak" campaign. | In a statement, the group said it had obtained more than 19,000 "confidential images and videos", including classified documents as well as personal photographs and files. | "For years…
(2026-04-10). After US-Israeli war on Iran: Can the Gulf still trust Washington? juancole.com
(2026-04-10). Counting down the minutes to the next Iran war, Netanyahu turns his attention to disarming democracy. haaretz.com The government's efforts to make Israel an authoritarian state bordering on a dictatorship haven't ceased for a moment ‚ñ The High Court's decision to let Ben-Gvir remain in his position will have a domino effect ‚ñ The shady deal letting a Netanyahu crony light a torch on Independence Day eve…
(2026-04-10). need to The underground metropolis where Indians, Eritreans and Filipinos hide from Iranian missiles. haaretz.com Beneath Tel Aviv's Central Bus Station, hundreds of labor migrants find shelter from Iranian missiles, communal solidarity and the kids have fun, too…
(2026-04-10). 10 minutes, 100 airstrikes: Israel rejects ceasefire for Lebanon, kills 250+ in massive attack. nationofchange.org Israel struck Lebanon in its heaviest and deadliest attack on the country since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began.
(2026-04-10). Netanyahu could have learned his lesson the last time he took Trump to war with Iran. haaretz.com 'America is a thing you can move very easily,' the Israeli leader once quipped. But Trump started looking for a way out almost as soon as the fighting began, and Israel's strategic objectives are of little concern to him…
(2026-04-10). Europe Welcomes Ceasefire Announcement In Iran. popularresistance.org After a prolonged series of communications that failed to mention the United States and Israel as participants — let alone initiators — of the illegal war on Iran, European leaders today welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire. While these statements did mention the US, they remained silent on Israel's role in the attacks, acknowledging its involvement only indirectly: "We call upon all sides to implement the ceasefire, including in Lebanon," a joint statement by several European Prime Ministers and EU officials reads. | The Israeli occupation, of course, continued to escalate its assault on Lebanon…
(2026-04-10). Netanyahu asks to delay corruption trial testimony by two weeks for and reasons. haaretz.com His appeal to the court cited recent 'dramatic events across the Middle East,' a day after judges announced that the corruption trial would resume normally after the cease-fire with Iran…
(2026-04-10). Will the Iranian delegation meet with Americans in Islamabad after the Lebanon massacre? thealtworld.com How did Hezbollah's rapid missile response surprise Israel and America? | These massacres committed by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon yesterday, which resulted in the martyrdom of 254 people and the injury of 1,165 others, the vast majority of whom were innocent civilians, and just hours after the decision to suspend hostilities between Iran and America for two weeks, mediated by Pakistan's Prime Minister, Mr Shahbaz Sharif, reaffirm three main points: | • The first: The US accepted this truce not to achieve a genuine cessation of the aggression it is waging with Israel against Iran but rather to…
(2026-04-10). Kuwait condemns drone attacks, Iran denies involvement. newarab.com 
Kuwait condemned what it described as drone attacks by Iran and its proxies targeting vital facilities in the country on Thursday evening, calling the strikes a violation of its sovereignty and airspace, the foreign ministry said in a statement. | Earlier on Thursday, Kuwait's state news agency reported a National Guard site was targeted by drones, causing significant material damage but no injuries. |
(2026-04-10). Fisherman catches Chinese drone; Iran war's lessons for China: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch — a Chinese underwater drone | A Chinese underwater drone was caught by an Indonesian fisherman near a key waterway leading to Australia, local media reported.
(2026-04-10). Wednesday 4/8: Emergency Rally Palo Alto: Stop Bombing Iran. indybay.org Where: In front of Tesla Showroom 4180 El Camino Real in Palo Alto…
(2026-04-10). Mapping the attacks on the Gulf since the US-Iran ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). 1504 Died From Heat Last Summer, Say UKHSA. wattsupwiththat.com From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Cunningham The UK Health Security Agency, UKHSA, have announced there were an estimated 1,504 heat-associated deaths in England…
(2026-04-10). Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president. aljazeera.com Min Aung Hlaing seeks to 'enhance' international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos.
(2026-04-10). BNP government in Bangladesh imposes economic impact of Iran war on working people. wsws.org Amid sky-rocketing energy prices, the recently elected right-wing Bangladesh Nationalist Party has rapidly jettisoned its election promises to improve living standards and ensure basic democratic rights.
(2026-04-10). Navy Calls It Quits On Attack Submarine USS Boise's Never Ending Overhaul. twz.com 
The USS Boise has been stuck in limbo for more than a third of its career, and was still years and billions of dollars away from returning to service.
(2026-04-10). Wednesday 4/8: Stop War on IRAN. End the war for good. National Day of Action. indybay.org Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco…
(2026-04-10). 'Ruthlessly' abusive man jailed after wife died jumping from Scotland bridge. scmp.com Kimberley Milne jumped to her death in Scotland in July 2023, but prosecutors in a landmark case said on Friday that she was driven to do it by her husband's physical abuse. | Lee Milne, 40, was sentenced to eight years in prison following his conviction in Glasgow's High Court for culpable homicide and engaging in abusive behaviour. It was the first case in which Scottish prosecutors asked jurors to find an abusive spouse responsible for the death of a victim who takes their own life.
(2026-04-10). TotalEnergies says Saudi refinery offline after strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). America Is Losing the World—and It Doesn't Know How to Stop. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The so-called ceasefire is already cracking—and anyone paying attention knows why. In this wide-ranging and unsettling conversation, retired U.S. Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson pulls back the curtain on a geopolitical order that is not stabilizing, but unraveling. The war with Iran isn't ending—it's mutating. NATO isn't adapting—it's collapsing. And the United States, rather than …
(2026-04-10). Can a 'community with a shared future' prevail over zero-sum rivalry? scmp.com With the coming summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump back on schedule for May, the two leaders present two starkly different paths for the world: one defined by a "community with a shared future" and the other driven by unpredictable impulses of rivalry and division. | While Trump postponed the April summit to engage Xi without the distractions of the war he launched on Iran, a swift resolution before their meeting does not seem likely — despite the newly…
(2026-04-10). Women Peacemakers Building a world of peace and justice Webinar April 18, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
The International Women's Alliance (IWA) and Global Women United for Peace Against NATO (GWUAN) invite you to attend our webinar "Women Peacemakers — Building a world of peace and justice" which brings together parliamentarian officials and women from the grassroots to exchange ideas on how we can unite to oppose NATO and wars of aggression …
(2026-04-10). Dialectics, Iran And The Long Durée Of Anticolonial Revolution. popularresistance.org Dialectical and historical materialism cannot be understated as critically important in understanding the "war on Iran". The framework is indispensable for moving beyond the phenomena of geopolitics (sanctions, military posturing, diplomatic tensions) to grasp the essential phenomena: the structural contradictions of imperialism in its current, neocolonial phase. By examining the nation-state as an enclosure, the process of primitive accumulation, and the dialectic between the dictatorship of capital and the dictatorship of the proletariat, we can see the war on Iran not as a discrete conflict between nation-stat…
(2026-04-10). Energy prices may take 'months' to normalise, despite ceasefire: Analysts. aljazeera.com There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.
(2026-04-10). OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home targeted in Molotov cocktail attack. aljazeera.com Police said the suspect targeted Altman's San Francisco residence before dawn and fled the scene on foot.
(2026-04-10). New York City Mayor Mamdani reneges on promise of free bus service. wsws.org The DSA's Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days as mayor of America's largest city have been marked by continuous capitulation before Wall Street and the capitalist state.
(2026-04-10). Brazil announces US partnership to intercept weapons, drug trafficking. aljazeera.com President Lula's government said it has seized 1,168 illicit arms imported from the US in the last 12 months alone.
(2026-04-10). Human Rights Organizations Call on Congress: Do Not Send Cubans Fleeing Impacts of the U.S. Fuel Blockade to Guantánamo. commondreams.org Eighty-six organizations that work on migrant rights, human rights, and humanitarian aid sent
(2026-04-10). 'Mad King' Donald Trump Posts Snuff Film On Truth Social. newsone.com 
Source: Tom Williams / Getty | On Thursday night, the president of the United States shared what was essentially a snuff film on his social media account. Those of us who have been paying attention to the many public humiliations President Donald Trump has faced as of late — between his many federal court losses, his
(2026-04-10). FO Talks: Nepal's Political Earthquake as Gen Z Elevates a Rapper to Power. fairobserver.com [Editor's note: This interview was conducted on March 13, prior to Nepali Prime Minister Balen Shah's inauguration on March 27, 2026.] Rohan Khattar Singh, Fair Observer's Video Producer & Social Media Manager, speaks with Kuber Chalise, a journalist for Nepal Khabar, about the election that has upended Nepal's political order. At the center of the…
(2026-04-10). Channel 12 News poll: Netanyahu continues to lose Knesset seats, opposition strengthens. haaretz.com Likud's support slips to 25 seats as a party led by former Prime Minister Bennett climbs to 22. Neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition can reach a majority without backing from Arab parties, underscoring persistent deadlock…
(2026-04-10). President appoints two Judges of the Constitutional Court. sanews.gov.za President appoints two Judges of the Constitutional Court | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Justice Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Katharine Mary Savage as Judges of the Constitutional Court with effect from 1 May 2026. | President Ramaphosa has made these appointments after consultation with Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and leaders of political parties represented in the National Assembly. | The appointments were made in terms of section 174(4) of the Constitution. | Justice Dambuza-Mayosi currently serves as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal — a position she has held since June…
(2026-04-10). 'Local News Is a Genuine Public Good We Need for Our Democracy': CounterSpin interview with Alex Frandsen on Local News Day. fair.org 
(2026-04-10). John Amidon on Earth's Greatest Enemy. mediasanctuary.org The Earth's Greatest Enemy is "A documentary exposé of the world's biggest—and most unaccountable—polluter: the US military. Learn the environmental cost of having a military Empire with Abby Martin." It will be shown three times in the Capital District in the coming week. On Tuesday April 14 Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace will show it at the local library. On April 19th it will be at the Friends Meeting House, 727 Madison Ave., in Albany; and tentatively April 21 at SUNY Albany. John Amidon talks about the film with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, as well as recent arrest protesting drones a…
(2026-04-10). Democrat Kamala Harris teases 2028 presidential bid, following Trump loss. aljazeera.com Formerly the vice president under Biden, Harris mused to Al Sharpton that she knows 'what it requires' to be president.
(2026-04-10). Hezbollah Ramping Up FPV Drone Attacks On IDF In Lebanon. twz.com 
(2026-04-10). Firefighters hold more strikes across New Zealand. wsws.org While the government insists that 2,000 Fire and Emergency NZ workers must take a pay cut, the opposition Labour Party, with the support of the union leaders, is seeking to divert workers' anger behind its election campaign.
(2026-04-10). US's Erosion of the Right to Cartoon Is No Laughing Matter. scheerpost.com Hank Kennedy for FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting) During World War II, cartoonist Bill Mauldin was summoned to a meeting with Gen. George S. Patton. Mauldin's Stars and Stripes cartoons drew Patton's ire over his matter-of-fact depictions of war and American GIs. To Mauldin, war was no fun adventure. In Up Front, his Willie and Joe were war-weary and …
(2026-04-10). Muslims hold first Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after reopening. aljazeera.com Thousands of Muslims performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after it reopened following a 40-day closure by Israel.
(2026-04-10). Private Equity Gets the Green Light to Raid Workers' Retirement Accounts. counterpunch.org 
For more than a decade, private equity has been on a quest to gain access to the nearly $14 trillion of hard-earned money in workers' defined contribution retirement accounts, two-thirds in 401(k) plans. On March 30, the Trump administration handed private equity, private credit, crypto, and the full array of alternative investments the keys to
(2026-04-10). 2 missing workers in Grays Ferry parking garage collapse 'presumed dead.' Philly residents call it a tragedy. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Rescue and recovery efforts continued Thursday to locate two people missing after Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night that the missing are still unaccounted for and are presumed dead. | Part of the concrete str…
(2026-04-10). Anti War Action Network Calls For National Day Of Action On Tax Day. scheerpost.com By Fight Back! News Say NO to Trump's war on Iran! The Anti War Action Network (AWAN) called for a national day of action on Tax Day, April 15, to protest Trump's costly war on Iran. President Trump has asked Congress to authorize an additional $200 billion for his war on Iran while at the same …
(2026-04-10). SEPTA wants money for new buses, trains and station upgrades in 2027 budget proposal. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA is proposing a $2.7 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 to begin purchasing roughly 250 new hybrid buses, add taller turnstiles at subway stations and invest in its aging infrastructure, among other things. | Service cuts not on the table: | SEPTA is requesting a one-time transfer of capital funds to its operating budget following an emergency approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This will keep full service levels going through…
(2026-04-10). top court orders police to allow Tel Aviv protests despite IDF gathering limit. haaretz.com The ruling, which followed a hearing on petitions to lift wartime restrictions, sets minimum attendance of 150 protestors in Haifa and 1,000 in Tel Aviv, overriding the IDF's Home Front Command caps ahead of Saturday evening anti-gov't rallies…
(2026-04-10). King Charles Explains to Aussie Flood Victims They Should have Done More about Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com As Australia wakes up to the Iran War reality we still need fossil fuel, King Charles chooses now to push his climate obsession.
(2026-04-10). Revealed: The MAGA plan to 'take out' progressive leaders worldwide. nationofchange.org Trump-aligned CPAC is backing far-right electoral candidates across Latin America and Europe—including Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán.
(2026-04-10). 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?
(2026-04-10). China, Russia rally behind Cuba as US squeezes Havana in deepening crisis. scmp.com China and Russia expressed support for Cuba's embattled government amid mounting pressure from the United States, as Moscow's deputy foreign minister concluded a visit to Havana and Beijing signalled its willingness to step up diplomatic backing for the island. | "China is willing to work with the international community to firmly support Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, and opposing external interference," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.
(2026-04-10). Indonesia urges 'thorough' probe on Lebanon peacekeeper deaths. newarab.com 
In the joint statement, the countries urged the
(2026-04-10). Trump tariff refund tool will go live on April 20, US Customs says. scmp.com Importers seeking tariff refunds will be able to begin filing their requests on April 20, US Customs and Border Protection said on Friday. | In the first phase, the CBP's Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries tool, called CAPE, will process paperwork for certain straightforward and recent import entries — leaving more complex refund scenarios for later.
(2026-04-10). All Wars Are Bankers' Wars: Iran and the Bankers' Endgame. scheerpost.com Ellen Brown ScheerPost"The powers of financial capitalism had another far reaching aim, nothing less than to create a world system of financial control in private hands able to dominate the political system of each country and the economy of the world as a whole." —Prof. Caroll Quigley, Georgetown University, Tragedy and Hope (1966) In February 2026, the United States …
(2026-04-10). Trump Administration Wants to Make It More Difficult to Evade a Military Draft. theintercept.com 
The Selective Service System, the government agency that keeps a list of draft-eligible American men, will begin automatically registering names later this year, abandoning a decades-old process in which young men self-registered. | "This has been in the works for quite a while," a U.S. government official told The Intercept, noting that the Selective Service System — which is separate from the Defense Department — had been pressing Congress to revamp the registration process. The official referenced "sliding numbers" of men registering on their own and the potential of war with a near-peer power l…
(2026-04-10). Wisconsin City Passes Nation's First Anti-Data Center Referendum. portside.org Wisconsin City Passes Nation's First Anti-Data Center Referendum |
(2026-04-10). An appeal from Sr. Editor Joe Sims: People's World needs your help. peoplesworld.org 
TO: Readers of People's World FROM: Senior Editor Joe Sims I hope this finds you well! I'm writing today encouraged by the huge turnout at the recent No Kings 3 demonstrations, what they represented in the fight against MAGA, and the organizing for May Day that they helped spark. Were you able to attend? I'm glad …
(2026-04-10). The Carbon Bureaucracy Nobody Voted For. wattsupwiththat.com By Aiden Buzzetti Most Americans have never heard of the International Organization for Standardization. That is exactly how its architects prefer it. While Washington debates energy policy in public, a…
(2026-04-10). To Prevent the Extinction of Canada Lynx, the Forest Service Must Stop Clearcutting Lynx Habitat. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed Canada lynx as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act in 1999. Federal designation of "Lynx Critical Habitat" was intended to not only recover lynx but also recover the ecosystems upon which lynx depend for survival. Canada lynx are comparable to the bobcat in size and particularly distinguished by
(2026-04-10). Sources: Shin Bet chief does not view Jewish attacks on Palestinians as terror. haaretz.com According to security officials, David Zini has deprioritized the Shin Bet division responsible for tackling right-wing extremism – and even refers to such as incidents as 'cases of friction' between Israeli settlers and Palestinians…
(2026-04-10). Madison Labor Temple April 27, 2026: Art Build for May Day! wibailoutpeople.org 
Monday, April 27, 5-7 pm, 1602 S Park Street, Madison, WIPotluck and sign/banner making at Madison Labor Temple for May Day 2026 march and rally __________ Madison May Day Action Details Friday, May 1, 2026 Madison 12 pm Rally at Library Mall 715 State Street 1 pm March to the State Capitol Top of State …
(2026-04-10). Turkish municipal workers support Will Lehman's UAW presidential campaign. wsws.org The WSWS has received messages of support for Lehman's campaign from workers at the Kadƒ±kà∂y, Maltepe, and ≈ûi≈üli municipalities in Istanbul.
(2026-04-10). Who's Counting? Gas Prices, the Stock Market, and Dead Children. counterpunch.org 
Collapsing in panic over the price of gas is a characteristically incoherent American tradition. The highly paid press, political officials, and the same people who ignore as a matter of routine the rising costs of housing, health care, and higher education treat a 25-cent-per-gallon jump in fuel as tantamount to the apocalypse. Meanwhile, something similar to the apocalypse actually threatens livable ecology on Earth (the universe's only habitable planet for those keeping count), largely due to the extraction of fossil fuels, but biodiversity in a boiling world is hardly relevant. Or, at least, that is what one…
(2026-04-10). Remembering a Steadfast Hong Kong Democracy Activist. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Koo Sze-yiu carries a coffin that reads, "The people's heroes, they shall remain forever immortal" at a protest in Hong Kong, May 26, 2019 | © 2019 AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File…
(2026-04-10). Shin Bet chief 'downplaying' settler terror surge in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israel's A report published by Haaretz on Thursday said staff within Israel's domestic intelligence agency have expressed growing frustration over its handling of rising Jewish extremism in
(2026-04-10). Tyson Fury Set for Knockout Return at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. devdiscourse.com Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, appeared lighter at the latest weigh-in for his upcoming fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov. Fury, who weighed in at 267.9 pounds, has been training intensively for this match after a period away from the ring.
(2026-04-10). Energy as War: From Oil Fields to Cobalt Mines. counterpunch.org 
(2026-04-10). Medical neglect and preventable deaths spread across ICE detention centers. wsws.org From North Lake in Michigan to Camp East Montana in Texas, repeated deaths, ignored grievances and documented abuses expose medical neglect as an institutionalized feature of ICE detention.
(2026-04-10). Japan's new long-range missiles put US-China on collision course. responsiblestatecraft.org In the lead-up to the most consequential U.S.-China summit in years, Japan's deployment of new long-range missiles is provoking China and raising the risk that the U.S. will get pulled into a cycle of escalation in East Asia.On March 31, Japan
(2026-04-10). Artemis II astronauts return home from record-breaking moon mission. scmp.com The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's ‚Å atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. | Nasa's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into the sea off the Southern California coast shortly after 5pm, concluding a mission that took the astronauts deeper into space than anyone had flown before.
(2026-04-10). Pentagon plays down rift with Vatican despite Pope Leo's criticism. scmp.com The Pentagon and the Vatican denied allegations of a rift following Pope Leo's criticism of the Trump administration and a news report of a contentious meeting between a papal envoy and a top US defence official. | In separate statements, the two sides both professed an eagerness to get along, saying the meeting that occurred in January was frank but polite. The Defence Department issued a statement that said "we have nothing but the highest regard and welcome continued dialogue with the Holy…
(2026-04-10). If Kushner Was Smart, He'd Invest in Rope: Israel's Lynching Law for Palestinians Law. counterpunch.org 
That there exist dozens of laws designed to protect and to benefit Israeli Jews to the exclusion of all other non-Jewish citizens is beyond debate; indeed it's very much settled by the literal verse of its numerous supremacist statutes and regulations. To find tens of thousands of Palestinian political prisoners disappeared through a military "justice" system that detains them indefinitely … with children, the elderly and those in between sitting uncharged, unprosecuted, unconvicted, unsentenced, and battered and bruised, has long been the norm blinked by the Israeli civil society and its courts. Yet, with the…
(2026-04-10). Postal pension problems: Letter Carriers blame lawmaker inaction for payment pause. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —The nation's two big postal unions, the Letter Carriers (NALC) and…
(2026-04-10). Tidbits-Apr 9-Reader Comments: Everything on Hold for Two Weeks-Time To Protest, Call on Congress: No More War With Iran: After 8 Million in the Streets — What Comes Next?; Abuse and Exploitation in the Restaurant Industry; May Day Rally, March NYC. portside.org Tidbits-Apr 9-Reader Comments: Everything on Hold for Two Weeks-Time To Protest, Call on Congress: No More War With Iran: After 8 Million in the Streets — What Comes Next?; Abuse and Exploitation in the Restaurant Industry; May Day Rally, March NYC |
(2026-04-10). Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader. geo.tv 
Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang , Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026. — ReutersTaiwan opposition leader in China for 'peace' mission.Cheng meets China's Xi at…
(2026-04-10). Milwaukee, April 16, 2026: Teach-In, Analysis of the IHRA Bill Implications How We Keep Fighting for Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-10). Bahrain First To Claim F-16 Block 70 Air-To-Air Kills. twz.com 
(2026-04-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-10). Cuba is elected to United Nations NGO Committee. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted Cuba's election to the United Nations Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for the term beginning in 2027. | On the social media platform X, the island's foreign minister noted that the Caribbean nation was elected by acclamation to the Committee, which belongs to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and will serve as a member from 2027 to 2030. | This election result, Bruno Rodríguez emphasized, recognizes Cuba's record in promoting the participation of genuine non-governmental organizations from all regions in t…
(2026-04-10). What Marx actually meant by dialectics. mronline.org 
Marx's dialectic is misinterpreted, twisted, and vulgarized to this day, 180 years after he first expounded on his method.
(2026-04-10). 14 Government Reforms the Media Has Largely Ignored Over Recent Weeks. bylinetimes.com You will be forgiven for missing a raft of new significant developments over the past few weeks that do not concern the actions of Donald Trump. | Nonetheless, from climate action to new laws being proposed, the UK's Labour Government has been busy with some pretty major reforms, as well as some smaller initiatives that could significantly affect people's lives. | Most of these have been buried well away from the newspaper front pages. | So here's a collection of some recent news from Westminster and Whitehall you may have not seen, as part of an occasional series looking at what the Government is really getti…
(2026-04-10). The transferable skills that power a founder's day-to-day tasks. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-10). Pentagon violating court order on press access. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | Frontline guardians of the CIIE at customs. ecns.cn The "CIIE Commitment" Youth Vanguard Team of the Shanghai Exhibition and Convention Center Customs House serves as a key support force for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and a calling card of the CIIE spirit. Established in 2018, the team's work behind the six-day event reflects more than half a year of preparation and dedication by customs officers.
(2010-04-26). Sindh announces early closure of markets, malls under austerity measures. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government announced new operating hours for markets, restaurants, and wedding halls on Friday under austerity measures aimed at coping with the fuel crisis amid tensions in the Middle East, according to a notification issued by the home department. | Earlier this week, the federal government decided to close markets and shopping malls across Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Balochistan, Islamabad Capital Territory, Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), and Azad Jammu and Kashmir by 8pm. | The decision was made during a key review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which focused on energy-saving st…
(2026-04-10). Trump unveils plan for triumphal arch in Washington: eagles, lions, lots of gold. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's plans for a new triumphal arch in the capital, unveiled on Friday, include a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions — all gilded. | The 12-page plan released by the US Commission on Fine Arts shows the arch will stand 250 feet tall (76.2 metres) from its base to the tip of the winged figure's torch, with "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice for All" inscribed in gold atop either side of…
(2026-04-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | Startups break new ground at CIIE. ecns.cn In 2023, the "Moonwalkers" smart-powered shoes saw strong success in overseas markets following their launch, but had yet to enter China. It wasn't until their debut at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2024 that the shoes-often dubbed the "Wind Fire Wheels"-began to gain widespread recognition in the Chinese market.
(2026-04-10). Vietnam's top leader To Lam to visit China from April 14 to 17. ecns.cn At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17.
(2026-04-10). Undercover Game: Spy Thriller Unfolds in Dehradun. devdiscourse.com The Uttarakhand Police's Special Task Force (STF) has apprehended a man, Vikrant Kashyap, suspected of espionage for Pakistan-based terrorist entities.
(2026-04-10). How to Stop a Data Center. counterpunch.org 
"Why do you think you can stop a $1.2billion University of Michigan and Los Alamos project?" was the first Instagram message we received at the launch of the Stop the Data Center campaign in Ypsilanti, Michigan. For us, the question was not "why?" but "how?" Our campaign is built against an exceptional and horrifying facility
(2026-04-10). Power, Projection, and Arrogance: Mapping the Global Presence of U.S. Military Bases Through Facts and Figures. worldbeyondwar.org This new report analyzes the distribution and impacts of over 800 U.S. military bases outside the United States. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-10). CARTOONS: Pauline Hanson is gaga for Trump and MAGA. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-10). Russian police raid independent news site 'Novaya Gazeta'. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Russian independent news website, Novaya Gazeta, revealed that the Russian police had raided Moscow offices, AFP reported on ThursdayNovaya Gazeta detailed on Thursday that masked security service agents were searching its Moscow office as part of an unspecified probe.The reason for the operation was unclarified, and the newspaper's lawyers were not being allowed into the building, the Russian news site said in a statement on Telegram.On the other hand, state news agency RIA quoted law enforcement officials as saying that the probe conducted inside the office was linked to an investigation into the ill…
(2026-04-10). The benefits of talking to strangers. whyy.org Psychologist She joins us this week to discuss her new book, Once Upon a Stranger. Also with us is social psychologist
(2026-04-10). Jacobin and the DSA sow complacency to demobilize opposition to war against Iran. wsws.org The house organ of the Democratic Socialists of America seeks to conceal the depth of the political crisis precipitated by the war and Trump's threats of genocide against Iran.
(2026-04-10). Weaponising sexual violence under Israel's death penalty law. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). 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.
(2026-04-10). Why is Hungary's election so important on the international stage? aljazeera.com Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the election.
(2026-04-10). Starmer says NATO in US's 'interests' as Gulf tour ends. newarab.com 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted on Friday that NATO was "in America's interests" as Starmer's comments followed "It is in America's…
(2026-04-10). Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison. aljazeera.com Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention.
(2026-04-10). What Greenland Can Teach Us About the Earth's Past and Future. whyy.org On this episode, we go beyond the political discourse on Greenland to take a look at its importance to the world of science — and what researchers are learning about and from the world's biggest, and iciest, island. We hear about the mystery of a vanished Viking settlement, the riches buried beneath layers of ice, and why Greenland matters to the future of climate change research. | An iceberg near Upernavik, Greenland. (Neil Shea)…
(2026-04-10). NASA's Artemis II prepares for splashdown on Earth. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts are preparing for re-entry…
(2026-04-10). Trump's selective service filing prepares for activation of US military draft. wsws.org A Trump administration filing reveals preparations to activate a military draft for men aged 18 to 26 as Washington readies wider imperialist war.
(2026-04-10). Sri Lanka repatriates 125 telecom fraud suspects to China. ecns.cn Sri Lanka has repatriated 125 telecom fraud suspects to China after joint operations targeting cross-border scams, authorities said.
(2026-04-10). Thailand: Security Agency Implicated in Attack on Muslim Lawmaker. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kamonsak Leewamoh, a Muslim member of parliament and human rights lawyer, Thailand, December 2025. | © 2025 Private | (Bangkok) — Thai authorities should urgently, thoroughly, and impartially investigate the assassination attempt on Kamonsak Leewamoh, a Muslim member of parliament and prominent human rights lawyer, Human Rights Watch said today. On March 20, 2026, at about 1 a.m., gunmen in a pickup truck opened fire with M-16 assault rifles at Kamonsak's minivan as he was arriving at his house in Narathiwat province's Bacho district. Kamonsak was not hit, but his assistant a…
(2026-04-10). Troy on NY Health Sunday April 12. mediasanctuary.org Troy Indivisible is sponsoring a forum on Sunday April 12, on the NY Health Act from 2 to 4 PM at the Art Center of the Capital District, 265 River St. Troy. This legislation would provide single payer comprehensive healthcare to New York residents. Like Medicare, but better, the Act includes coverage for dental, vision, mental health, hearing, gender affirming care and long-term care. Prof. Ashley Fox on Health Policy at the Rockefeller College at U ALbany talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | CIIE: Empowering health care for more people. ecns.cn From its debut at the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) to becoming a regular participant, the CIIE has meant far more to Novartis than simply a product showcase.
(2026-04-10). Bolobedu Solar Plant fires up SA's energy security. sanews.gov.za Bolobedu Solar Plant fires up SA's energy security | Government has welcomed the successful commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility in Limpopo province. | The plant was completed in April 2026 and commissioned by mineral resources company, Rio Tinto. | "This milestone represents a significant contribution to South Africa's ongoing efforts to diversify its energy mix, strengthen energy security, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. | "The plant, which spans approximately 347 hectares, is expected to generate around 300 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean e…
(2026-04-10). Has the Position of College Graduates Worsened? peoplespolicyproject.org 
(2026-04-10). Turkey's CHP pressure as Istanbul mayor trial drags on. newarab.com 
The corruption trial of Jailed since March last year, Pro…
(2026-04-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-10). Tortured for Saying No: One Ukrainian's Determination to Resist Nonviolently. worldbeyondwar.org By DiEM25, April 10, 2026 | As Europe arms yet more heavily ("re-arms"?) and conscription returns across the continent, what happens to those who refuse to fight? In the first episode of a new Frontline series on conscientious objection, host Mehran Khalili speaks to Yurii Sheliazhenko — a Ukrainian legal scholar, pacifist, and winner of the Seán MacBride Peace Prize. He's been a declared conscientious objector since 1998. Two weeks before this interview, Yurii was grabbed off the street in Kyiv, beaten, pepper-sprayed, and held for two days without a lawyer. He now faces trial for "justifying Russian a…
(2026-04-10). A Mount Airy train station and former chapel will join Philly's historic register — and be repurposed. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Two very different properties in Northwest Philadelphia have been designated as historic. | The Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously approved the nominations on Friday. | The
(2026-04-10). Young Philadelphians are stepping up as youth diplomats for America 250. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Youth Diplomats program kicked off Thursday, inviting more than 100 high schoolers from the Philadelphia region to celebrate the new initiative at Lincoln Financial Field. | The program, created by The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, trains over 300 students to serve as volunteers at
(2026-04-10). Trades Union Congress offers Iran war partnership with Starmer government. wsws.org Just as they did during the pandemic, the Britain's trade union apparatus is preparing to suppress strikes, enforce wage restraint and collaborate in austerity under the guise of "protecting the economy".
(2026-04-10). The Age of the Gilded Apple. counterpunch.org 
Half a century is plenty of time for an Apple to stay fresh, or to rot. The New York Times's Kalley Huang ("For Employee No. 8, Many Changes in Apple's 50-Year History," April 2) traces the evolution of Apple Inc. from a "scrappy start-up that assembled computers by hand" — and whose organic name was
(2026-04-10). How organizers are addressing sexual violence in movement spaces. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-04-10). Colombia responds to Ecuador's tariff hike with 100-percent import tax. aljazeera.com The tit-for-tat tariff increase comes amid cross-border tension over illicit drugs and fate of politician Jorge Glas.
(2026-04-10). Sina Toossi on War on Iran, Chip Gibbons on Impeaching Trump. fair.org 
(2026-04-10). Starmer visits Gulf states amid fracturing "special relationship" with US. wsws.org Foreign policy precepts that have determined the actions of UK governments for decades are being torn apart.
(2026-04-10). 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.
(2026-04-10). 'Shameful': $4,049 of average US taxpayer's bill last year went to war and weaponry. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on A new analysis released Thursday estimates that the average American taxpayer shelled out over $4,000 to the federal government last year "for
(2026-04-10). The 'Leading UK Scientists' Letter Urging Abandonment of North Sea is Ideology Masquerading as Science. wattsupwiththat.com From Tilak's Substack Tilak Doshi The Financial Times reported on Good Friday that "more than 65 leading UK scientists" had signed an open letter, published as a Google Doc, urging the Government to abandon…
(2026-04-10). Kathy Hochul Has One Last Chance To Do the Right Thing on Climate. portside.org Kathy Hochul Has One Last Chance To Do the Right Thing on Climate |
(2026-04-10). 'The Court Did Not Say Conversion Therapy Is Safe, Effective, Appropriate or Ethical'. scheerpost.com CounterSpin interview with Shannon Minter on 'conversion therapy' ruling Janine Jackson FAIR This week on CounterSpin: In Chiles vs. Salazar, the Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's law prohibiting health practitioners from employing the widely discredited practice of trying to "convert" young people from their sexual orientation or gender identity violates healthcare workers' First Amendment rights. We'll hear …
(2026-04-10). Turkish independent union leader Ba≈üaran Aksu arrested. wsws.org Ba≈üaran Aksu, who has played a leading role in workers' struggles emerging in opposition to union bureaucracies, has been a target of both companies and the state for some time. It follows the unlawful arrest of independent union leader Mehmet Tàºrkmen last month.
(2026-04-10). Díaz-Canel reafirmó la voluntad de Cuba de continuar relaciones con Rusia. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel informó este viernes, en la red social X, sobre el encuentro con Serguéi Riabkov, viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Rusia. | En su mensaje, el mandatario resaltó que transmitió un saludo afectuoso al presidente Vladimir Putin y reafirmó la voluntad del Gobierno de continuar consolidando las históricas y estratégicas relaciones que unen a ambos países. | Igualmente agradeció el apoyo del gigante eslavo en la actual situación que enfrenta Cuba, marcada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo estad…
(2026-04-10). Presidente Díaz-Canel denuncia impacto del bloqueo energético de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció este jueves que el bloqueo energético de Estados Unidos constituye un castigo colectivo que asfixia a la isla, vulnera derechos humanos y mantiene a 96 mil personas esperando cirugías. | En un mensaje enviado a la II Conferencia Internacional contra Medidas Coercitivas que sesiona en Ginebra, el mandatario explicó que la reciente llegada de un buque petrolero ruso con 100 mil toneladas de combustible se convirtió en un hecho extraordinario debido a la amenaza estadounidense de sancionar a…
(2026-04-10). Embajador de Cuba en Colombia presentó Cartas Credenciales. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Colombia, Carlos de Céspedes, presentó este viernes en Bogotá sus Cartas Credenciales ante el presidente de la República, Gustavo Petro. | El líder de la legación diplomática de la nación antillana manifestó su "satisfacción y honor" durante la ceremonia realizada en la Casa de Nariño, la sede del Gobierno Nacional del país al que calificó como "hermano". | Por su parte, el jefe de Estado neogranadino envió sus saludos al pueblo cubano, al que le ha expresado en múltiples ocasiones su solidaridad. | Petro, quien estuvo acompañado por la viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores Juana Castro, r…
(2026-04-10). Un patólogo en àÅfrica. radiohc.cu 
Desde 1987, en Zimbabwe labora una brigada médica cubanas atendiendo a los habitantes de dos zonas geográficas densamente pobladas: la capital, Harare, y Bulawayo, 90 kilometros al sureste de la primera. | En casi 40 años, en esa nación africana han trabajado 932 colaboradores de la salud de Cuba ocupando diferentes cargos médicos distribuidos en 14 brigadas, quienes han tratado enfermedades infecciosas y las crónicas no trasmisibles, desarrollando labores asistenciales, docentes e investigativas. Uno de ellos es el doctor Emilio Galano Stivens, Especialista de I y II Grado en Anatomía Patológica, Master en Enfer…
(2026-04-10). Trump afirma que el estrecho de Ormuz será abierto. radiohc.cu El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump reiteró este viernes que el estrecho de Ormuz ´se abrirá automáticamente ª, sin detallar cómo se garantizará la reanudación del tránsito de barcos ni a partir de cuándo. | ´Se abrirá automáticamente. […] El estrecho se abrirá. Si nos fuéramos, el estrecho se abriría; de lo contrario, [en Irán] no ganarían dinero. Así que el estrecho se abrirá ª, sostuvo el mandatario al ser preguntado por la prensa sobre el tema. | Aseguró que Washington garantizó que Irán no tuviera ´un arma nuclear ª y aseveró que su país abriría ´el estrech…
(2026-04-10). Presidente cubano felicita a su homólogo de la RPDC. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel envió una felicitación al presidente de Asuntos Estatales de la República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC), Kim Jong Un, por su reelección en ese cargo gubernamental. | En mensaje publicado en el sitio web de la Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea, ACNC, el mandatario afirmó: Le transmito las más fraternales felicitaciones en nombre del pueblo cubano y en el mío propio". | El jefe de Estado cubano expuso la voluntad de ampliar los lazos de amistad, cooperación y solidaridad que unen a ambas nac…
(2026-04-10). World Cup: 2 Months Out, FIFA and Host Cities Sideline Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators against the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw take part in a protest called "No ICE in my Cup!", in Washington, December 5, 2025. | © Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images | (New York) — World Cup city host committees and FIFA have fallen short on the steps needed to protect players and fans, Human Rights Watch said today, with the tournament two months away.All but one of the host city committees have either failed to present action plans required by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) or produced plans that ignore or fail to adequately address r…
(2026-04-10). Cuba denuncia en foro regional impacto del bloqueo estadounidense. radiohc.cu Cuba denunció en un foro regional en México las violaciones al Derecho Internacional Humanitario (DIH) por Estados Unidos y el impacto del bloqueo en las TIC (Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación). | La embajada cubana en la capital mexicana difundió en una nota de prensa que el director de Organismos Internacionales del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del país antillano, Alejandro González, participó en la consulta regional sobre las TIC y el DIH, convocada por el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja y México. | El encuentro se realizó en el marco de la Iniciativa Global para impulsar el DIH. | Go…
(2026-04-10). 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.
(2026-04-10). Is a Super El Nino Coming? wattsupwiththat.com From the Cliff Mass Weather Blog Cliff Mass The media is going wild about the potential for a SUPER El Nino developing this year. An El Niño of potentially unequaled…