(2026-04-07). Key points of Iran's official statement on ceasefire with U.S. ecns.cn Key points of Irans official statement on ceasefire with U. ⚪ It is necessary for all Iranians to trust and support the negotiation process with the United States, which is under the supervision of the supreme leader and the"highest levels of the system."‚ñ .
(2026-04-08). Trump accepts Iran's 10-point proposal, announces two-week ceasefire for negotiations. peoplesdispatch.org After threatening that "a whole civilization will die tonight", the US president announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, an hour before his self-imposed 8pm deadline for a potential escalation.
(2026-04-08). Trump's Iran War Is Not Going Great For The NATO+ Alliance. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump has become increasingly unhinged as the war on Iran has not gone as he imagined. Both the United States and Israel felt that a series of domination strikes against Iran would decapitate the leadership of the country and force the remaining mid-level leaders into surrender. The miscalculation of the Trump-Netanyahu agenda has been total: a depth of wartime leadership has emerged within Iran, the public stands united to defend their homeland, and because of Iran's strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz, it is the United States, and not Iran, that is now suing for peace.
(2026-04-08). Kashmir's Cleric Praises US-Iran Ceasefire. devdiscourse.com Kashmir's chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has praised the newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He sees this development as a significant move towards peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and restraint over confrontation for resolving conflicts.
(2026-04-08). Trump: US to step in and help manage Strait of Hormuz congestion. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will assist in increasing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran just before the deadline for Tehran to reopen the strait or face attacks on its civilian infrastructure. This agreement requires Iran to …
(2026-04-08). Even with Hormuz reopened, jet fuel supplies won't recover for months, IATA warns. moderndiplomacy.eu The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, stated on Wednesday that it would take months for jet fuel supply to recover, even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. This is due to disruptions in refining capacity in the Middle East. Jet fuel is the second-largest cost for airlines after labor, …
(2026-04-08). US, Iran Strike Two-Week Ceasefire Deal, Agree to Reopen Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal just before President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This announcement came after mediation by Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who invited both Iranian and U. S. delegations to …
(2026-04-08). Chris Hedges Report: Is The War In Iran About To Become Apocalyptic? popularresistance.org Recently, United States President Donald Trump has been issuing a series of soft deadlines to pressure Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. On Easter Sunday, in what would be a serious escalation of the conflict, President Trump threatened to target "bridges and power plants" and to "bomb Iran back to the Stone Age" beginning on Tuesday if Iran refuses his demands. To better understand what the ramifications would be if President Trump follows through on his threats, Chris Hedges sits down with Trita Parsi, an expert on US-Iranian relations and the geopolitics of the Middle East.
(2026-04-07). Iranian FM says safe passage through Hormuz Strait possible for 2 weeks. ecns.cn Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said early Wednesday that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible for a period of two weeks through coordination with the Iranian armed forces, with due consideration of technical limitations.
(2026-04-08). Ceasefire deal sends oil tumbling below $100 and stocks soaring. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil prices decreased while stocks and bonds increased on Wednesday due to a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East, which raised hopes for the return of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz. This news followed weeks of market fluctuations caused by U. S. and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February, which …
(2026-04-08). threatens to 'annihilate' Iran — Antiwar protests called across U.S. iacenter.org April 7, 2026 April 7. The U.S. president threatened April 6 to annihilate Iran's civilian infrastructure starting the evening of April 7 if the Iranian government fails to open the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic. His earlier similar threat was laced with obscenities usually unsaid in public by imperialist heads of state. Four U.S. planes and two helicopters destroyed in reported 'rescue' of a downed specialist in Iran April 5, 2026. $200 million in U.S. equipment lost, possible unreported casualties. In response, 14 million Iranians vowed to risk their lives rather than submit. Thousands have already lined up o…
(2026-04-08). Maritime Opportunities Arise from U.S.-Iran Ceasefire. devdiscourse.com The Danish shipping giant Maersk expressed cautious optimism this Wednesday in the wake of a recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, suggesting it could foster improved transit opportunities for vessels navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-08). Macron: Over 15 countries plan to secure Strait of Hormuz access. moderndiplomacy.eu French President Emmanuel Macron announced that about 15 countries are working together to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world's oil supply flows, following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He mentioned that these countries are mobilized and planning a defensive mission coordinated with Iran to enable …
(2026-04-08). Israel endorses Trump's two-week halt to Iran strikes, clarifies Lebanon not included. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel supports U. S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause attacks against Iran for two weeks but states that this ceasefire does not include Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Minister's office expressed that Israel backs the U. S. move on the condition that Iran opens the strait and halts attacks on the U. S., Israel, and …
(2026-04-08). Hezbollah halts attacks following US-Iran ceasefire, sources say. moderndiplomacy.eu Hezbollah stopped firing at northern Israel and Israeli troops in Lebanon early Wednesday, as part of a ceasefire announced by the U. S. and Iran, according to three sources tied to the group. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicated that the two-week ceasefire would cover Lebanon, where violence erupted between Hezbollah and Israel on March …
(2026-04-08). War Is Driving A Food Crisis—And No One Is Ready. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The global economy is already reeling from the cascading effects of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran—fuel shortages, disrupted supply chains, and a deepening energy crisis. But beneath the headlines about oil and geopolitics lies a quieter, more dangerous threat: a global food system on the brink. The warning signs are everywhere, if you …
(2026-04-07). Israel continues to strike Iran despite ceasefire declared by U.S., Iran: media. ecns.cn JERUSALEM, April 8 ⚪ Israel is continuing its strike against Iran despite a ceasefire declared by the United States and Iran, Israeli media quoted a security official as saying on Wednesday.
(2026-04-08). A ceasefire on Iran's terms underscores war's strategic blunder. responsiblestatecraft.org Yesterday began with Donald Trump
(2026-04-08). 'Restraint Is Over': IRGC Warns Washington. popularresistance.org Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned on 7 April that it will no longer restrain itself in responding to US-Israeli attacks on its energy and petrochemical infrastructure. | "Restraint is over," the IRGC said in its statement on Tuesday. | "We will act against US infrastructure and that of its partners in a way that will deprive the United States and its allies of the region's oil and gas for years. Regional partners of the United States should know that, until now, we have exercised significant restraint out of good neighborliness and have taken considerations into account when selecting retalia…
(2026-04-07). Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing and attack of Iran for 2 weeks. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has agreed to"suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.".
(2026-04-08). Iran declares 'historic victory' over the U.S., says enemy forced to accept its proposal. iacenter.org Iranian people risk their lives to protect their infrastructure from U.S. attacks. The following statement issued by Iran's Supreme National Security Council in response to the MAGA president's two-week "ceasefire" was published by Press TV on April 7. "Good news to the dear nation of Iran! Nearly all the objectives of the war have been achieved. * "The noble people of Iran should know that, thanks to the sacrifices of their children and their historic presence on the scene, the enemy has been begging for a ceasefire for over a month. * "However, the country's officials have responded negatively to all these requ…
(2026-04-08). A "Ceasefire" Not to be Trusted. globalresearch.ca US President Trump and Israel PM Netanyahu have reneged on every single deal.
(2026-04-08). The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America. onlineopinion.com.au California transportation fuel demands are among the highest in the nation and are now beginning to be imported from refineries in foreign countries.
(2026-04-08). Flying Instructor Under Investigation for Alleged Assault. devdiscourse.com A female student at a private pilot training institute has accused a flying instructor of sexual assault, police reported on Wednesday. The alleged incident occurred before December last year.
(2026-04-08). Minister Tau continues with investment drive. sanews.gov.za Minister Tau continues with investment drive | Following the successful sixth South African Investment Conference, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has continued efforts to mobilise business leaders to invest in the South African economy. | Speaking during an engagement with the global think tank, The European House — Ambrosetti (TEHA), held at the Inanda Country Club in Sandton on Wednesday, Tau urged leaders to explore investment opportunities in South Africa. | The Minister emphasised that government has been working to create a conducive environment for investment and has made progress…
(2026-04-07). Pakistani PM confirms Iran, U.S. and allies agreed to immediate ceasefire. ecns.cn Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote on X on Wednesday that Iran and the U.S., along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire.
(2026-04-08). Ceasefire Offers Hope for U.S.-Iran Relations. devdiscourse.com The recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement signals a positive development amid rising tensions, according to European Union's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas. She highlighted the deal's potential to de-escalate threats and facilitate diplomatic dialogue.
(2026-04-08). The Indian Ocean as Fragmented Maritime Space: Why It Never Spoke as One. moderndiplomacy.eu The US sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka on 4 March was not just another incidents in the widening West Asian war. In fact it was a warning shot to the entire Indian Ocean Region. A conflict initiated far from South Asian and Indian Ocean shores spilled directly into the "oceanic …
(2026-04-07). DPRK fires unidentified projectile into East Sea: S. Korean military. ecns.cn SEOUL, April 8 ⚪ South Koreas Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Wednesday that the Democratic Peoples Republic of Koreafired an unidentified projectile toward the eastern waters.
(2026-04-08). Your Support Keeps Truth Alive. Donate to Global Research. globalresearch.ca The media is a pillar of democracy; without it, accountability becomes almost impossible. It is the public's eyes and ears, the foremost critic of power and the vanguard of truth. | But what happens when the media is co-opted by the …
(2026-04-07). Spring blossoms in Beijing attract visitors. ecns.cn Residents admire blooming crabapple flowers at Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park in Beijing, April 7, 2026.
(2026-04-08). Tensions Escalate: North Korea's Missile Launch Provocations. devdiscourse.com North Korea has heightened tensions with recent ballistic missile launches, adding to a series of tests that challenge hopes for eased relations with South Korea. These provocations come as Pyongyang dismissed U.N. bans, reaffirming its commitment to weapons development.
(2026-04-08). Birthright case forces U.S. Supreme Court to confront prospect of Americans losing citizenship. mronline.org 
As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week about the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, Justice Sonia Sotomayor seemed skeptical. The order as written applies only to babies born in the future, and the Trump administration has asked the court to exclude current citizens from any decision. Still, …
(2026-04-08). Stop the stupid! Donald Trump & Co have got to go. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). Deputy Minister visits sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister visits sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi will on Wednesday visit sugar mills in KwaZulu-Natal in preparation for the reopening of the Sugarcane Crushing Season in May. | The Deputy Minister will start his visit with the re-opening of the Gledhow Mill. | This follows a R1.8 billion expansion by the new owners, which was a commitment pledge made at the South African Investment Conference which took place on 31 March 2026 in Sandton, Gauteng. | Godlimpi will also sign Phase 2 of the Sugar Cane Value Chain Master Plan during the quarterly Exe…
(2026-04-08). When Seeing Isn't Believing: Netanyahu's 'Death' and AI-Driven Misinformation. moderndiplomacy.eu Recent rumours of Binyamin Netanyahu's death saw millions of impressions within hours, going immediately viral on the internet and infecting the public zeitgeist. These rumours outpaced official statements and reputable journalism. Online debates were notably centred not on the actual facts of the case, but on whether circulating videos were AI-generated or not — this …
(2026-04-08). Swiggy Partners with ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt for On-Train Dining. devdiscourse.com In a significant development for rail travelers, ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt have joined hands with Swiggy to offer an on-train dining experience. The new partnership will allow passengers to order meals from over 40,000 restaurant partners.
(2026-04-08). Women's Rights in Iran: The Country Often Portrayed as "Backward" , Surpasses the United States in All Academic Areas. globalresearch.ca [Below is an AI English translation from In the grand theater of geopolitics, Iran is systematically portrayed as a hell for women, a country where the veil masks widespread oppression. Yet, when one dares to look at the …
(2026-04-07). Pakistani PM says U.S.-Iran ceasefire covers "everywhere" including Lebanon. ecns.cn ISLAMABAD, April 8 ⚪ Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced that an immediate ceasefire has been agreed between Iran and the United States, along with their allies, saying it applies"everywhere including Lebanon.".
(2026-04-08). Iran, Trump, and the Imperial Licence to Break the Law. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump's war on Iran has done what imperial wars often do. It has stripped the familiar vocabulary to the bone. The old words are still there, of course. Security. Stability. Deterrence. Order. But they no longer conceal very much. When a president threatens to wreck power plants, bridges, and the wider conditions of civilian …
(2026-04-07). China's appliances increasingly predicting, preparing, interacting. ecns.cn Before a family gets home, their car has already spoken to the house. This means that when they arrive at their house, the air-conditioner is on and the air purifier is running.
(2026-04-08). Romuald Wadagni: From Finance Minister to Benin's Presidential Front-runner. devdiscourse.com Romuald Wadagni, previously Benin's Finance Minister, stands as the leading candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Known for his role in expanding the nation's economy and tripling the national budget under outgoing President Patrice Talon, Wadagni has maintained strong ties with his predecessor.
(2026-04-07). China's Long March-8 rocket launches new internet satellites. ecns.cn China launched a Long March-8 carrier rocket on Tuesday in the southern island province of Hainan, sending 18 internet satellites into space.
(2026-04-08). Daily Memo: ICE Shoots At Man in Central Valley and ICE Takes People in the Coachella Valley and Glendora. lataco.com ICE continues to conduct raids and traffic stops, taking three men from their work truck in the Coachella Valley.
(2026-04-08). Democratic promise to algorithmic power: How social media reshaped truth. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-07). Insights | Experts extol tangible fruits from ties between China and ASEAN countries. ecns.cn China and ASEAN commenced their dialogue relations in 1991, and after more than 30 years of diligent collaboration, they have forged a solid, comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2026-04-08). The breach of trust fuelling One Nation. onlineopinion.com.au What finally broke the Coalition vote? The answer may begin with Covid, not immigration.
(2026-04-08). Fake village, real fraud: Brothers ordered to repay R14m lotteries grant. sanews.gov.za Fake village, real fraud: Brothers ordered to repay R14m lotteries grant | The Special Tribunal has declared the R14 million in funding awarded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) to the Madumelani Community Project as unlawful, invalid and set aside. | The ruling, which was welcomed by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), comes after the unit exposed an intricate scheme by brothers Tshimangadzo and Ndoweni Mukutu, who fraudulently obtained funding intended for the construction of a cultural village in Hammanskraal. | The cultural village that the two had claimed they would build was already established i…
(2026-04-08). Gauteng Investment Conference kicks off on Thursday. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Investment Conference kicks off on Thursday | Johannesburg will take centre stage on Thursday as the Gauteng Provincial Government hosts the second annual Gauteng Investment Conference (GIC). | The GIC — which comes hot off the heels of the successful sixth Delivering the provincial budget speech last month, then Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile outlined that the provincia…
(2026-04-08). Bringing Warmongers to Justice? The Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal. globalresearch.ca [This article was first posted on GR in December 2023.] | The precise road map of the Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal is still an enigma. Even the format of the court, as a Russian or an international legal institution, remains unclear. …
(2026-04-08). How Accounting For War Became An Economic Tool. popularresistance.org In Aesop's fable of the Fox and the Stork, the fox invites the stork to dinner and serves soup in a flat shallow dish — a vessel perfectly suited to a fox's tongue, while inconvenient for a stork's long bill. The stork goes hungry. When the stork returns the invitation, the soup arrives in a tall narrow jar that only a beak can reach. The fox goes hungry in turn. Each host has set the terms of the meal, and those terms happen to suit the host. | There is a moment buried in the official record of the System of National Accounts revision process that has this quality.
(2026-04-08). Senior BBC Iran Reporter Exposed As Opposition Activist. scheerpost.com Wyatt Reed The Grayzone After a top reporter at the BBC drew outrage for publishing a quote demanding Iran be nuked, she's been revealed as a dedicated regime change activist whose career was launched by a CIA-founded propaganda network. Serious questions remain about the BBC's editorial process. On April 6, 2026, horrified social media users …
(2026-04-08). BBBEE policy a critical component of SA's democracy. sanews.gov.za BBBEE policy a critical component of SA's democracy | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policy remains a critical component of South Africa's constitutional democracy and the process of rebuilding the country. | The Minister said this when he was in conversation about the overall state of the South African economy and global trading environment at the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Legacy Breakfast session in Pretoria. | Tau said the people of South Africa would attain freedom once they have been freed from the bondage of economic discrimination.
(2026-04-08). Blair's Latest Deceit-Riddled Column Vilifies The UK Left To Justify Genocide. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack Tony Blair, the man who led Britain into a disastrous and illegal war on Iraq more than 20 years ago based on false information, is still very much a sought-after commentator in the UK media. His regular political pronouncements are treated as pearls of wisdom; his columns as consequential insights from a globe-striding elder …
(2026-04-08). SA welcomes Middle East ceasefire, calls for lasting peace. sanews.gov.za SA welcomes Middle East ceasefire, calls for lasting peace | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East, expressing hope that it will pave the way for a permanent resolution to the conflict. | Speaking during the Credentials Ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said South Africa supports ongoing efforts to end hostilities. | "We note the current initiatives and ongoing efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive end to the conflict in the Middle East. | "We welcome the announcement of a ceasefire and a…
(2026-04-08). eThekwini mayor pays tribute to Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko. sanews.gov.za eThekwini mayor pays tribute to Ladysmith Black Mambazo's Albert Mazibuko | EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Albert Mazibuko, a long-serving and award-winning member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who passed away over the weekend after a short illness. | The internationally acclaimed choral group confirmed Mazibuko's passing in a statement on its Facebook page. | Xaba described Mazibuko (77) as a towering figure in South African music, whose artistry and dedication helped elevate the multi-Grammy Award-winning isicathamiya group to global prominence. | "Albe…
(2026-04-08). How years of US policy put Cubans on a path to Gitmo. responsiblestatecraft.org On one side of Guantánamo Bay, U.S. soldiers face a temporary disruption in the
(2026-04-08). The Reverend Jesse Jackson's Sporting Life. progressive.org The way Jackson carried himself in the sports world offers lessons progressives would do well to remember and carry forward.
(2026-04-08). How Young Entrepreneurs Can Save Money While Scaling Their Lifestyle. moguldom.com Navigating the entrepreneurial world as a young startup owner comes with its fair share of challenges. You're not only focused on growing your business but also managing your finances efficiently. Here's a handy tip: integrating savings practices into your lifestyle as you scale can significantly contribute to both your personal and business success. One practical …
(2026-04-08). Experts raise concerns over Trump's cognitive, behavioral decline. mronline.org 
Psychologist Dr. John Gartner warns that President Trump is "not the same man he was four weeks ago" and exhibiting signs of frontotemporal dementia.
(2026-04-08). First batch of HIV prevention medicine arrives in SA. sanews.gov.za First batch of HIV prevention medicine arrives in SA | The Department of Health has welcomed the arrival of the first batch of HIV prevention medicine, Lenacapavir, to the country. | The initial consignment, comprising approximately 37 920 doses, was delivered to the country last week. | "This is part of integrated, differentiated and people-centred HIV prevention services, offering new hope for people who face barriers to existing HIV prevention methods. | "Lenacapavir will boost the country's efforts to reduce new HIV infections to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and sustain the HIV response after 20…
(2026-04-08). The Eve Of A Radical Evil. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Don Not Panic We are on the eve of a radical evil. Tonight Trump's deadline for Iran to surrender or be faced with the destruction of its critical energy and national infrastructure expires. Just the fact that the president of the United States can set a 'deadline' for massive war crimes which leaves …
(2026-04-08). President Ramaphosa urges new envoys to strengthen diplomatic, economic ties. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa urges new envoys to strengthen diplomatic, economic ties | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to deepen diplomatic, economic and people-to-people relations between South Africa and their respective countries. | The President received letters of credence from the newly appointed Heads of Mission from 20 countries across the world during a credentials ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria, on Wednesday. | The ceremony saw the Heads of Mission-designate present their credentials to the President and pledged th…
(2008-04-26). The backlash against the backlash: Socialist feminism & left politics in a time of reaction. links.org.au 
Diana O'Dwyer — After several years when the far right seemed to be growing almost unopposed, there is now a growing feminist backlash to the backlash.
(2026-04-07). Cheng arrives in Shanghai, kicking off KMT delegation's mainland visit. ecns.cn A delegation of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led by its chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, arrived in Shanghai at noon on Tuesday for a mainland visit that will run through Sunday.
(2026-04-07). KMT chairwoman pays homage to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing. ecns.cn NANJING, April 8 ⚪ Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintangparty, led a KMT delegation on Wednesday morning to pay homage to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, capital of east Chinas Jiangsu Province.
(2026-04-07). KMT chairwoman begins visit to Chinese mainland. ecns.cn Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led a KMT delegation to the Chinese mainland on Tuesday.
(2026-04-08). More than meets the eye: The material dialectic of vision. mronline.org 
Charles Darwin said that thinking about the vertebrate eye made him "shudder."
(2026-04-08). 15 Arrested In Anti-ICE Passover Takeover Of Palantir's Lobby. popularresistance.org Fifteen protesters participating in a special Passover seder condemning ICE operations were cuffed in Manhattan on Monday night after the participants occupied the lobby of Palantir's headquarters and refused to leave. | The hours-long event began earlier in the day, around 5 p.m. on April 6, at Union Square for the sixth night of Passover and was held by Jews for Racial & Economic Justice for a "Seder in the Streets." Attended by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a host of other elected officials, protesters looked to condemn President Trump's ongoing immigration crackdown.
(2026-04-08). Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition in AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Scam. devdiscourse.com In a significant development in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition from British national Christian Michel James on Wednesday. The petition sought his release from prison, arguing that after serving the maximum sentence possible, his continued detention in India has become unlawful.
(2026-04-07). UN Security Council's actions must not grant license to use of force: Chinese envoy. ecns.cn The UN Security Council's actions must not grant a license to the use of force, let alone further exacerbate tensions and add fuel to the fire, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday.
(2026-04-08). When allies threaten war crimes, silence is self-destruction. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). Varun Sanghi to Lead OLX India as Non-Executive Chairman. devdiscourse.com Mumbai, April 8, 2026 — Sobek Auto India Private Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of CarTrade Tech Limited, announced Varun Sanghi's appointment as Non-Executive Chairman of OLX India. Sanghi's expertise from his decade-long tenure at CarTrade will steer OLX India towards its next strategic growth phase.
(2026-04-08). Iranians braced for darkness prior to ceasefire announcement. newarab.com 
"I'm not great at math, but where will the money, the resources, and the experts come from to rebuild a country that ordinary people spent decades trying to build?" | This is the question haunting Sara, a 34-year-old public relations manager in For
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(2026-04-08). The Empire Backs Down, For Now. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-04-08). Grief, anger, disbelief: War proponents lose it over ceasefire. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-08). There's hope for the offshore wind industry — yes, really. grist.org
(2026-04-08). Excessive speculation on rupee was artificially drying up supply in market: RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar on recent direction to banks. devdiscourse.com
(2026-04-08). El siglo de Fidel: øQuién es àÅngel García Seoane, el alcalde antiimperialista de Galicia? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En este capítulo de la serie: "El siglo de Fidel", conversamos con àÅngel García Seoane, quién accedió a recibirnos en su oficina de la alcaldía, donde hay una frase de Fidel y un busto del Che en cada departamento.
(2026-04-08). Fuera de línea unidad de la termoeléctrica Ernesto Guevara por falla en turbina, informa la UNE. cubadebate.cu La Unidad 1 de la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Ernesto Guevara De La Serna, ubicada en la provincia de Mayabeque, quedó fuera del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) en la noche de este martes debido a una avería en su Sistema de Regulación de Turbina, informaron fuentes del sector.
(2026-04-08). Un Premio Nobel y 600 académicos israelíes rompen silencio: La violencia de colonos israelíes en Cisjordania es terrorismo de Estado. cubadebate.cu El 30 de marzo de 2026, más de 600 académicos israelíes —profesores universitarios, investigadores, intelectuales de las instituciones más prestigiosas de Israel, entre ellos un Premio Nobel— firmaron una petición que sacude los cimientos del discurso oficial israelí. No la firmaron desde Ginebra ni desde Washington.
(2026-04-08). Alerta Bandec sobre nueva ola de estafas digitales mediante WhatsApp. cubadebate.cu El Banco de Crédito y Comercio (Bandec) en Matanzas emitió a través de redes sociales una alerta a la población sobre el incremento de estafas digitales que utilizan la plataforma de mensajería WhatsApp como principal vector de ataque.
(2026-04-08). SAWS releases seasonal climate forecast. sanews.gov.za SAWS releases seasonal climate forecast | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecast indicates that warmer conditions are expected in most parts of the country in the late autumn and winter, while significant rainfall is expected mainly over the southern and eastern coastal parts of South Africa. | In its seasonal climate watch released on Tuesday, the weather service said the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently still in a neutral state. | Current predictions indicate a rapid shift over the next few months toward an El Niño state [associated with hotter and drier conditions], with further stre…
(2026-04-07). Is the War In Iran About to Become Apocalyptic? (w/ Trita Parsi) Two Shows. scheerpost.com As Trump escalates threats, oil chokepoints tighten, and talk of "total surrender" creeps toward the unthinkable, Trita Parsi warns that the US-Israeli war on Iran is entering its most dangerous phase yet. Scheerpost Staff There are moments when the machinery of war begins to outrun the people operating it—when threats replace strategy, escalation replaces thinking, …
(2026-04-07). Israeli Peace Activist: Gaza, Iran Lebanon Are All Part Of "One Forever War" That Must End. scheerpost.com At least 17 people were arrested Saturday as Israeli police violently cracked down on an antiwar protest in Tel Aviv, where hundreds had gathered condemning the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Israeli peace activist Alon-Lee Green, who helped organize the protest and was among those arrested, says the Israeli public's initial support for the war has …
(2026-04-07). Israel Has Buried Gaza in Rubble, But Our Love for the Land Will Always Survive. truthout.org I have never chosen to adopt the title of "refugee," yet it keeps haunting me. It is scribbled on my Palestinian national identification card and follows my name in human rights conferences. It serves as a cruel mark to be treated as marginalized and homeless. It is a word I have unconsciously repeated in my head as I sat through history lectures, summing up the root of the dystopia we are living… |
(2026-04-07). No Kings In America, Real Resistance In Rome. popularresistance.org The "No Kings" slogan sounded promising when it exploded across the United States in 2025: a mass rejection of authoritarianism, unchecked executive power, and the cult of the strongman. But like so many liberal-led mobilizations in the Trump era, the U.S. version has revealed itself as carefully managed theater — heavy on performative outrage, light on principle, and deliberately blind to two of the greatest crimes of our time: Israel's genocide in Gaza and the illegal U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. | The contrast with the Italian "No Kings and Their Wars" mobilization in Rome could not be starker.
(2026-04-07). 'Dying of thirst': Inside Gaza's al-Mawasi water crisis. aljazeera.com Residents in Gaza describe daily torment as water shortages worsen, leaving families desperate for clean drinking water.
(2026-04-07). WHO suspends Gaza ops after contract worker killed. newarab.com 
(2026-04-07). presses on with occupation, Palestinians warn of neglect amid Iran war. haaretz.com While the Israel-U.S. coalition is at war with Iran, the future of Gaza remains unclear. 'If there was some degree of international pressure before the war with Iran, now no one is paying attention and Israel is continuing on its course'…
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: Human Billboard for Gaza! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection in Berkeley by Milyar Cafe.
(2026-04-07). Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise to join Global Sumud Flotilla mission to Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz By Brett Wilkins Greenpeace International has announced that the MY Arctic Sunrise — one of its largest vessels — will be taking part in the upcoming Global Sumud Flotilla relaunch in order "to directly challenge Israel's ongoing blockade of aid to Gaza". The green group said the Arctic Sunrise, an icebreaker that's been part of…
(2026-04-07). Palestine weekly wrap: Protests sweep West Bank after death penalty law. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes on Gaza escalate with children among the injured and civilians killed in densely populated areas.
(2026-04-07). Thursday 4/9: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-07). Asian Airlines Face Fuel Crunch, Trim Flights and Carry Extra Fuel Amid Middle East Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu Jet Fuel Shortages Hit Asia Hard Airlines across Asia are adjusting operations in response to the Middle East conflict, which has sharply reduced jet fuel availability. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted nearly 21 percent of global seaborne jet fuel supply, forcing carriers to carry extra fuel, add refuelling stops, and reduce …
(2026-04-07). For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron. scmp.com The Strait of Hormuz blockage is being felt far and wide. While the world struggles with higher pump prices, key energy exporters such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar face severe economic setbacks. In Gulf states serving as air hubs, expats and affluent locals are scrambling for the exit. | The discovery of oil transformed Arabian deserts into rich petro-states. Knowing this wealth would not flow forever, the states leveraged their strategic locations to become air traffic hubs….
(2026-04-08). Ignoring genocide the bill for Australia's silence has arrived. asiapacificreport.nz There is a bitter truth that must be spoken before we can talk honestly about what is happening to us now. Michael West Media reports on Australia's quiet complicity in the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown When the bombs fell on Gaza, Australia was quiet. When the hospitals were destroyed, when…
(2026-04-07). Asia shows interest in maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says. al-monitor.com KYIV, April 7 (Reuters) – The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence expertise is also of interest in Asia. Kyiv sent several hundred specialists to the Middle East in the wake of the war in Iran, aiming to share its battle-tested approach in downing Iranian drones, which Russia used in the early years of its full-scale invasion.
(2026-04-07). Trump steps up Iran threats as deadline approaches. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said every bridge and power plant in Iran will be destroyed in "four hours", unless the Middle East nation met a deadline for accepting his demands, including the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. | Every bridge will be "decimated" and every power plant "will be out of business, burning, exploding and never to be used again", Trump told reporters on Monday as he reiterated a deadline of Tuesday 8pm New York time (8am on Wednesday Hong Kong time). Iran must allow…
(2026-04-07). Iran war: Which countries are allowed through Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-04-07). Six weeks in, US-Israel war on Iran becomes battle of endurance. newarab.com 
Last week marked a decisive shift in the trajectory of the From a high-risk US special forces operation deep inside Iranian territory to mounting pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, developments between 30 March and 5 April suggest that the conflict is no longer contained within defined battlefronts, but is increasingly shaped by endurance, escalation, and systemic pressure. |
(2026-04-07). The clear key to global change: Hormuz! unitedworldint.com How Did the Strait of Hormuz Become the U.S.'s Global Dilemma? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist After the past 37 days, the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict has moved beyond the battlefields and evolved into a phase that directly targets the resilience of nations. The harsh tone evident in U.S. President Donald Trump's latest statements makes it clear …
(2026-04-07). Black Americans Warn Trump's Threat to Iran Risks Dangerous Escalation. capitalbnews.org 
Black political and community leaders are condemning President Donald Trump's warning that the U.S. will annihilate Iran if it doesn't meet his 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Some are calling the comment about a country of more than 90 million people a "threat of genocidal war crimes" and saying that …
(2026-04-07). Iran claims downing of 12 US aircraft as Trump extends deadline amid intensifying conflict. ecns.cn Tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate on Sunday, as Iran claimed that it has shot down 12 US aircraft of various types since April 3 while US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran's energy facilities and bridges after signaled another delay to its ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz, even as both sides hinted at ongoing diplomatic contacts.
(2026-04-07). Pakistan PM seeks two-week extension to deadline on Iran. al-monitor.com April 8 (Reuters) – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday requested that U.S. President Donald Trump make a two-week extension to a deadline he imposed on Iran to end its blockade of Gulf oil."To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks. Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture," Sharif said in a post on X.
(2026-04-07). Jordan Reassures Instead of Hedging: Stability Today, Risk Tomorrow. globalresearch.ca stability-first messaging remains crystal clear. In the midst of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran that began on 28 February and the subsequent wave of Iranian missile, drone, and allied retaliation across the region …
(2026-04-07). Iran Threatens Retaliatory Strike on Stargate AI Project in UAE. globalresearch.ca Iran has threatened to follow through on its threat to
(2026-04-07). Russia Iran Covert Alignment Raises Stakes in Expanding Regional War. moderndiplomacy.eu Intelligence Support Signals Deeper Strategic Alignment New claims suggest that Russia is providing Iran with satellite intelligence and cyber support, pointing to a deeper level of cooperation than previously understood. This moves beyond political alignment into operational coordination that can directly affect military outcomes. Satellite Imagery Enhancing Strike Precision According to the assessment, Russian satellites …
(2026-04-07). Will US nuke Iran to save petrodollar. infobrics.org Trump's increasingly erratic statements demonstrate that Iran will need to contemplate both nuclear weapons and advanced delivery systems (ICBMs, SLBMs or other means) to ensure its very survival. Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst.
(2026-04-07). The Bomb and the Ayatollah: Islamic Just War And The Nuclear Question in post-Khamenei Iran. scheerpost.com By Dr Sajid Farid Shapoo for the Middle East Monitor — The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the opening phase of the US-Israeli war against Iran has generated a striking argument in strategic and theological circles alike: that the killing may have removed not merely a political leader but a normative brake on Iran's possible march toward nuclear weapons. Reports indicate that …
(2026-04-07). Eugene Doyle: Saudi Arabia's 'Nordstream' pipeline is waiting to be hit. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle If the US-Israelis escalate, the Saudis should fear for the future of the Yanbu pipeline. So should we — even if you don't know it by name. If Trump and Netanyahu make good on their genocidal threats against Iran and escalate, "Yanbu" may soon be as familiar to you as "Hormuz".
(2026-04-07). Israel warns Iran citizens to avoid trains: IDF issues urgent railway safety advisory amid rising tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Israel Defense Forces has issued a serious warning for people in Iran, asking them to stay away from trains and railway tracks for a specific period due to safety concerns. The | Israel warns Iran citizens to avoid trains: IDF issues urgent railway safety advisory amid rising tensions…
(2026-04-07). Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious, not involved in decision-making, says report. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader is reportedly unconscious and not involved in the decision-making process. | Citing inputs from a diplomatic memo shared by US-Israeli intelligence sources with its Gulf allies, the report further states that Khamenei is undergoing treatment at a hospital in the Iranian city of Qom. | "Mojtaba Khamenei is being treated in Qom in a severe condition, unable to be involved in any decision-making by the regime," the memo reads, as reported by the Times. | Disclosing Supreme Leader's locatin the memo further stated, he is presently residing in the…
(2026-04-07). Iranian ballistic missile cluster munitions strike dozens of sites in Israeli cities. longwarjournal.org Iran's increasing use of cluster munitions in ballistic missile attacks since late February has intensified damage across Israel, with dozens of impact sites reported in major cities in the first week of April. Four people were killed in Haifa in a missile attack on April 6. Meanwhile, Israel is escalating strikes on Iranian infrastructure targets and boosting production of Arrow interceptors as part of its multi-layered air defense.
(2026-04-07). Targeted by massive firepower, leadership is weaker — but more tenacious than ever. haaretz.com Although U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening further escalation against Iran, it is doubtful whether this will lead to results that have not been achieved until now ‚ñ In Israel, it was believed that Hezbollah had vanished from the world, but, in truth, it has merely changed its modus operandi…
(2026-04-07). 'Never have I felt so dependent on … feelings of one administration', says NZ's Willis on Trump and Iran. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News New Zealand's Finance Minister says she has "never felt so dependent on the actions and feelings of one administration and its leaders", as concerns grow about the fuel shock triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. And the Prime Minister has called the US President's foul-mouthed threats to Iran "unhelpful" and the US'
(2026-04-07). While Israelis were dying in the rubble, Netanyahu was lashing out at two familiar targets. haaretz.com While rescue forces tried to extract people trapped beneath the ruins of Haifa building that was hit by an Iranian missile, the prime minister made it clear yet again that nothing is sacred in his eyes — apart from his continued grip on power…
(2026-04-07). Iran's Jewish community condemns US-Israeli attack on synagogue. newarab.com 
In a statement carried by Iran's Mehr news agency, the community said it condemned the targeting of the Rafi'-Nia synagogue in central Tehran, which it said had been destroyed, as well as wider US-Israeli attacks. | "We, the Jews of Iran, condemn the brutal attacks carried out by the Ame…
(2026-04-07). Iran Submits Demands For End To War. popularresistance.org Iran announced on 6 April that it has conveyed its demands on a potential ceasefire with the US and Israel through intermediaries, as US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iranian energy and water infrastructure looms. | Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told a news briefing that Tehran has communicated its demands "based on national interests" through regional mediators. | "We have formulated our own set of demands based on our interests and considerations. We are not ashamed to voice our legitimate and logical demands," he said when asked about the prospect of an end to the war.
(2026-04-07). Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal as US-Israeli operations escalate, regime suffers high-profile casualties. longwarjournal.org US and Israeli operations inside Iran escalated over the past week. Actions included strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps missile and air defense sites, eliminations of senior military and intelligence officials, the recovery of a US F-15E crew downed over Iran, and attacks on Iranian infrastructure, ranging from petrochemical facilities to major industrial plants.
(2026-04-07). French couple leave Iran after over three years in detention. newarab.com 
Cecile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72,
(2026-04-07). Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks while accepting a 14-day truce proposal from mediators in the Iran war.Trump said he spoke to leaders in Pakistan, which has been a mediator between Washington and Tehran and which had sought a two-week ceasefire.
(2026-04-07). Selected Articles: Armageddonists in the State Department and the Pentagon. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-04-07). Numbers don't lie: The truth about Xinjiang. ecns.cn Xinjiang has entered its best period in history with social harmony and stability, and happy, peaceful life for local people.
(2026-04-07). The lost gas fields that could power Britain for decades. wattsupwiththat.com The problem is that gas could only be extracted by hydraulic fracking, which, like new exploration, is currently banned.
(2026-04-07). Will the RBA choose a recession for Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-07). The Quiet Denial of Justice to Dalit Converts. ummid.com Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims across India continue to face forms of discrimination that are unmistakably caste-based, and to suggest that conversion erases caste is to ignore this lived reality.
(2026-04-07). UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday. newarab.com 
The Oil prices have surged since the
(2026-04-07). 'They want to create a rift': Israeli attacks deepen Lebanon fissures. aljazeera.com Lebanon grows increasingly divided as escalating Israeli bombardment and ground invasion worsen displacement crisis.
(2026-04-07). Bribery Scandal: National Insurance Executives Arrested. devdiscourse.com The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a manager and an investigator from the National Insurance Company Limited over a bribery case. This case involves an alleged demand for a bribe totaling more than Rs 2.6 lakh for reactivation of a cashless medical facility at a private hospital in Manesar, Haryana.
(2026-04-07). Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers go ahead with strike action. thecanary.co 
Maritime union RMT has congratulated members in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). Seafarers are taking strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the latest pay offer. The union has tried hard to reach a settlement through negotiation. But despite this, RFA managers have continued to table proposals that fall short of members' expectations. The sticking point has […] | By
(2026-04-07). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-07). Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran. scmp.com Iran has freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said on Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting, however, that the individual is not allowed to leave the Islamic Republic. | The Japanese news agency also reported, citing unnamed sources within the government in Tokyo, that the person is believed to be the Tehran bureau chief of broadcaster NHK.
(2026-04-07). The Visage of the Free World. globalresearch.ca Trump clearly explains what constitutes the "free world" in his speech…
(2026-04-07). China's Qingming holiday sees 845 million trips amid spring travel boom. ecns.cn Chinas Qingming Festival holiday, spanning Saturday to Monday, witnessed a massive surge in travel as millions honored ancestors through tomb-sweeping rituals and enjoyed the vibrant spring scenery across the country.
(2026-04-07). Masonic Plot to Kill Mossad Agent in France? Athanor Affair Emerges Amid Deepening Crisis in Franco-Israeli Relations. globalresearch.ca A high-profile criminal trial in Paris involving a shadowy Masonic lodge, intelligence operatives, and a (apparently) fabricated narrative about Mossad has unfolded just as Franco-Israeli relations hit a new low. | While officials insist the affair is purely criminal, the broader …
(2026-04-07). TUC calls for urgent support for at-risk manufacturers as illegal war fuels Trumpflation. thecanary.co 
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for a targeted emergency package to protect UK companies from the effects of Donald Trump's illegal war. The union body refers to at-risk manufacturers like chemicals, ceramics and glass. And it says: Trump's war must not put jobs in critical industries at risk. In the face of "Trumpflation" […] | By
(2026-04-07). EIA hikes 2026 oil price forecasts 22% as Hormuz fuels long-term market fallout. al-monitor.com In its latest update, the agency said international benchmark Brent crude is now expected to average $96 per barrel in 2026, up from $79 previously, with higher prices now expected to last through 2027.
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-07). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Workers protest in Laz Paz Bolivia over poverty pay and the abrogation of labor law while 550 Metro grocery workers in Quebec are in the second week of a strike over pay and the issue of subcontracting.
(2026-04-07). Wes Streeting is lying to trans kids in Pink News now. thecanary.co 
Pink News have run an article penned by Labour's Wes Streeting. The health secretary ostensibly addressed young people who are worried about the fact that his party has gutted both health and social support for trans people. Pink News describes itself as the "world's largest and most influential LGBTQ+ led media brand". Of course, to anyone […] | By
(2026-04-07). Australian and IPL cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving. aljazeera.com The 39-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2024, still features in T20 franchise cricket.
(2026-04-07). I Support Cuba Because I Am On The Side Of Humanity And Life. popularresistance.org I met Gabriel Rockhill by chance, but not by accident. We were introduced by Helen Yaffe, a dear friend of Cuba, in January of this year during the International Congress held at the University of Havana to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference (1966). The current political climate added a unique dimension to the event: those present were standing up to the recent display of aggressivity against our country, which includes the possibility of armed aggression. That is why the meeting was not by accident. It was driven by conviction.
(2026-04-07). Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq's Basra after rocket attack kills three. al-monitor.com BASRA, Iraq, April 7 (Reuters) – Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, police sources said on Tuesday, after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed three people.At least three people were killed and five others wounded when rockets hit a house in Khor al-Zubair near Basra, security and health officials told Reuters.Police said the death toll could rise as some family members remained under the debris.
(2026-04-07). Why More Cord Cutters Are Choosing IPTV Over Traditional Streaming Bundles. moguldom.com 
The promise of streaming was simple: pay less, watch more, and escape the rigid structure of cable television. But for many cord-cutters, the reality in 2026 looks different. Subscribing to multiple streaming platforms to cover live TV, sports, movies, and original series now costs nearly as much as the cable bill they canceled. IPTV has …
(2026-04-07). Heavily promoted Coleraine far-right rally turns out to be damp squib. thecanary.co 
A racist far-right rally promoted for months by its organisers yielded a feeble attendance, with likely only around 200 attending the event in Coleraine, on the north coast of Ireland. It was originally planned for March 28, but was moved to April 4. The protest was organised by anti-immigrant Islamophobes Our Northern Ireland Voice (ONIV), […] | By
(2026-04-07). Vietnamese party chief elected state president. ecns.cn To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, was elected Vietnam's state president at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, the country's top legislature, on Tuesday.
(2026-04-07). EU sanctions policy a 'suicide ship' – Fico. infobrics.org Slovak leader urges Europeans to reverse anti-Russian sanctions policy.
(2026-04-07). Austrian researchers develop QR code thinner than human hair. ummid.com Researchers from TU Wien, a public research university in Vienna, Austria have developed a QR code which is thinner than human hair, setting a new benchmark in miniaturization.
(2026-04-07). NHRC Demands Answers on Whistleblower Allegations and Document Leaks. devdiscourse.com The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intervened following claims of retaliation against whistleblowers who highlighted alleged corruption within the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The NHRC has issued notices to the Health Ministry, FSSAI, and Delhi Police, demanding an action taken report within two weeks.
(2026-04-07). Executing with Prejudice: Israel's Death Penalty Law. counterpunch.org 
It was celebrated with ghoulish delight. On March 30, the Israeli Knesset passed the Penal Bill (Amendment — Death Penalty for Terrorists), an instrument expanding the use of the death penalty for offences of a terrorist nature. The death penalty had previously existed in Israeli law for war crimes but was abolished in 1954 for ordinary crimes in
(2026-04-07). 'Macron — Whose Wife Treats Him Extremely Badly': Trump's Iran War Unraveling. counterpunch.org 
"I call up France, Macron — whose wife treats him extremely badly. Still recovering from the right to the jaw." It is not the first time that Donald Trump has resorted to this kind of language. But the timing, as always, is everything. His remarks about Emmanuel Macron, delivered during a private lunch in Washington,
(2026-04-07). Meghalaya SSLC Class 10 Result 2026: Check Here. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) is releasing on mbose.in and other websites the result and toppers list of Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination 2026 today i.e. Tuesday April 07, 2026.
(2026-04-07). China-built engine fueled by hydrogen test-flown. ecns.cn A 7.5-metric ton unmanned cargo aircraft powered by the AEP100, Chinas independently developed megawatt-class hydrogen-fueled turboprop engine, successfully completed its maiden flight on Saturday at an airport in Zhuzhou, Hunan province.
(2026-04-07). Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is set to announce soon on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2007-04-26). Khawaja Asif defends solar policy amid criticism over taxes, power costs in NA. tribune.com.pk 
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday defended the government's revised solar energy policy, saying authorities were constrained by long-standing agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) and must balance the interests of solar users and conventional electricity consumers. | Speaking during a session of the National Assembly of Pakistan chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Asif said that while shifting to solar energy was desirable, capacity payment obligations limited policy flexibility. | "So, this is the way forward—go solar. What can we do? Capacity payments have to be made; our hands ar…
(2026-04-07). US under Donald Trump is already in Stone Age. ummid.com If we look closely at the current United States landscape under the Trumpian 'MAGA' era, a very obvious realization emerges: America has already gone back to the Stone Age.
(2026-04-07). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-07). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) is most likely declaring the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results on its official website mpresults.nic.in by April 15, 2026, multiple media reports said.
(2026-04-07). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/17: Sing Sing film screening + live panel w/ film's actor and other leaders in prison arts. indybay.org Lark Theater, Larkspur 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939…
(2026-04-07). Madlanga Commission resumes hearings. sanews.gov.za Madlanga Commission resumes hearings | The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has resumed its hearings this morning. | The commission resume its public hearings after the Easter recess with City of Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Commissioner, Yolanda Faro, taking the stand. | "The commission will, over the coming months – ahead of its final deadline at the end of August 2026 – continue to expand its focus on areas of its Terms of Reference, which have not yet been covered. | "The…
(2026-04-07). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-07). What phone was used to capture Artemis II's stunning space images. albawaba.net 
ALBAWABA – NASA has released three stunning photos taken by the Artemis 2 astronauts using their phones during their journey to the moon, which is the first such trip in ages.One of the images shows Reid Wiseman, the commander of NASA's Artemis II mission, who is leading the first crewed flight test around the Moon in over 50 years, and mission specialist Christina Koch looking at Earth through one of the windows of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin.Artemis II is NASA's landmark mission that will send astronauts on a crew mission around the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17. Unlike Artemis I, which was uncr…
(2026-04-07). MHT CET 2026 (PCM) rescheduled. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has rescheduled the MHT CET 2026 (PCM) as the entrance exam dates fixed earlier clashed with other competitive exams.
(2026-04-07). Global Energy Shock Deepens as IEA Warns of Crisis Beyond Historical Precedents. moderndiplomacy.eu Unprecedented Disruption in Global Energy Supply The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, has framed the current oil and gas crisis as more severe than the combined shocks of 1973 oil crisis, 1979 oil crisis, and 2002 oil market disruption. This comparison is analytically significant because those crises individually reshaped global energy markets. …
(2026-04-07). Serbia poised to produce drones with Israeli arms giant Elbit Systems. haaretz.com Israel and Serbia tighten defense ties: The joint venture comes amid a surge in arms exports from Belgrade, and two major deals to supply Elbit made artillery, missiles and advanced UAVs…
(2026-04-07). NASA's Artemis II completes lunar flyby. wsws.org The new aspects of spaceflight being carried out by Artemis II largely concern the impacts of radiation on the spacecraft and the astronauts themselves.
(2026-04-07). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-07). Thursday 4/9: Weekly AIAC Anti-Imperialist Meeting. indybay.org Adobe Books 3130 24t St…
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: Stop Trump's Fascist War on Iran: General Strike Now! Emergency Rally to Stop War! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-07). Daniel BensaàØd (2005): Dialectics and Revolution. mronline.org 
Dialectical reason is, when set against the dominant mode of reason, unreason: only in encompassing and cancelling this mode does it become itself reasonable.‚Ä® | ‚— Theodor W. Adorno, Minima moralia‚Ä® | 1.‚Ä®‚Ä®i About 30 years ago, Michael Là∂wy published an article entitled 'From Hegel's "Logic" to the Finland Station in Petrograd'.ii In it, he highlighted the connection between Lenin's feverish rereading of Hegel's great text in the midst of global turmoil and his evolution, under the heat of the moment, from the 'Apr…
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/24: SOLIDARITY 4EVAH. indybay.org 48 S. 7th Street…
(2026-04-07). Sanctuary City Showdown: U.S. Customs Processing at Risk. devdiscourse.com In a potentially disruptive move, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revealed the Department of Homeland Security might stop processing international travelers at major U.S. airports in sanctuary cities. Without the cooperation of local authorities on the federal government's immigration crackdown, this could hit trade and tourism hard.
(2026-04-07). eThekwini disaster teams respond to widespread flooding. sanews.gov.za eThekwini disaster teams respond to widespread flooding | The eThekwini Municipality says its disaster management teams are working around the clock following severe rains that caused widespread flooding and damage across parts of Durban at the weekend. | In a statement issued on Monday, the municipality said teams were immediately deployed after the storm left a trail of submerged roads, fallen trees and damaged vehicles in several areas. | Disaster management officials, supported by recreation and parks teams, are currently on the ground responding to incidents, clearing debris and restoring access to affected…
(2026-04-07). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-07). Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocks New Perspectives in Sports Broadcasting. ummid.com Galaxy S26 Ultra's pro-grade camera redefines the role of mobile devices in sports, delivering a fresh visual experience of skateboarding that reflects the intensity of the sport itself, Samsung Electronics said.
(2026-04-07). The Italy's referendum beckons a democratic reawakening. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-07). Newcastle set for UK and Europe's first Palestinian memorial. thecanary.co 
A new memorial for Palestinian civilians could be added to Newcastle's Peace Garden following a proposal supported by local councillors and community groups. The Peace Garden, located within the grounds of Newcastle's Civic Centre, was established as a space for remembrance and reflection for communities affected by war, genocide and violence. Councillor Habib Rahman has […] | By
(2026-04-07). Vietnam Power Shift as To Lam Consolidates Leadership with Dual Mandate. moderndiplomacy.eu Historic Break from Collective Leadership To Lam's election as state president alongside his role as Communist Party chief marks a major departure from Vietnam's long standing model of collective leadership. Traditionally, power in Vietnam has been distributed among top positions to prevent dominance by a single figure. This move concentrates authority in one leader, signaling …
(2026-04-07). Iraqi armed group says it will release abducted US journalist, says she must leave Iraq immediately. al-monitor.com BAGHDAD, April 7 (Reuters) – Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah, which is aligned with Iran, said on Tuesday it would release abducted U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, adding that she must leave Iraq immediately.Kittleson was abducted in late March in Baghdad.Middle East news site Al-Monitor said Kittleson was a U.S. freelance journalist based in Rome who had covered several wars in the region and had contributed articles to the outlet.A video purporting to show Kittleson was shared by a social media outlet close to Kataib Hezbollah on Tuesday.
(2026-04-07). Iranian targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says. al-monitor.com By AJ VicensApril 7 (Reuters) – Iranian hacking campaigns targeting equipmentused across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors are escalating in response to hostilities, U.S. cybersecurity, law enforcement and intelligence agencies said on Tuesday.The hackers are targeting publicly exposed programmable logic controllers and supervisory control and data acquisition displays, according to the advisory. The targeted devices are used to interact with or control certain critical infrastructure-related equipment and systems, the advisory said.
(2026-04-07). India, China Hit $155B BRICS Trade Record, Imports Surge 43% in 2026. infobrics.org The BRICS trade record between India and China reached $155 billion in 2025 — a historic high that no government forecast had publicly anticipated. The BRICS trade record in 2025 caps a year of quiet economic convergence between two neighbors who spent most of the previous four years locked in diplomatic friction…
(2026-04-07). Trump administration unveils plans for "Greater North America" as Iran war roils Latin American economies. wsws.org Trump's "Greater North America" doctrine, stretching from Greenland to Ecuador, aims to recolonize the hemisphere.
(2026-04-07). Distancing from AIPAC Is Not Enough. indybay.org While Distancing from AIPAC, Most 2028 Democratic Hopefuls Are Still Embracing Israel…
(2026-04-07). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-07). Malik Muhammad has been tortured & disappeared by the state of oregon. indybay.org In the wake of a call-in campaign to get Malik out of solitary confinement (once again), something even more alarming happened.
(2026-04-07). 1.1 million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli assault intensifies. newarab.com 
More than 1.1 million people have been displaced across The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said over 137,000 displaced people, around one third of them children, were sheltering in nearly 700 collective centres, most of them schools. | The majority are staying…
(2026-04-07). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-07). 'We're fighting wars, we can't take care of daycare': Trump. mronline.org 
U.S. Donald Trump's proposed budget ramps up military spending amid the war on Iran while slashing domestic programs, raising concerns over economic priorities and public backlash.
(2026-04-07). Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Barcelona host Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.
(2026-04-07). Who's Afraid Of The 25th Amendment? Trump Should Be. newsone.com 
Anadolu | The level of drama currently being witnessed in the world of politics could only make sense if we used a Game Of Thrones reference to make the point. Walk with us for a bit. | As fans of the hit book series-turned-hit HBO series are well aware, there once lived a King Aerys II Targaryen, commonly referred to as "The Mad King." He went from being beloved by many for his generosity and high social status to, soon thereafter, growing cold and bitter as the pressures of his title turned him into a paranoid ruler obsessed with one thing: widespread destruction by wildfire. His maniacal plan would be thwar…
(2026-04-07). GOP Lawmakers Defend, Spin Trump's Genocidal Truth Social Screed Against Iran. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in Congress are reacting to President Donald Trump's Truth Social post advocating for the genocide of Iranians in varying ways, including defending, spinning, and denying its contents, with some also giving full support to the President's threats and others — including some in leadership positions — issuing no response at all. Trump has set a deadline of 8 p.m. |
(2026-04-07). 5 dead after car plunges into river in east China's Fujian. ecns.cn Five people died after a car fell into a river from a bridge in east China's Fujian Province on Monday, local authorities said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-07). SPL 25-26 MW27: Al Nassr leads, Ronaldo narrows gap as top goal scorer. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26 MW27: Al-Nassr Saudi FC continues to lead as the top team whereas Cristiano Ronaldo narrows the gap as top goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 27 ending Sunday April 05, 2026.
(2026-04-07). WESA Is Wrong, Sneezing and Watering Eyes Aren't Climate Change Indicators. wattsupwiththat.com Sneezing in March is not a climate signal and WESA is doing a disservice to allergy sufferers in their coverage area by falsely leading them to think climate change is making them miserable.
(2026-04-07). Australia arrests ex-soldier Roberts-Smith over alleged Afghan war crimes. aljazeera.com Arrest comes after Roberts-Smith lost case against reporters who said he was involved in murders of unarmed Afghan men.
(2026-04-07). Mexican academics call for resumption of fuel sales to Cuba. radiohc.cu Academics from Mexican universities condemned the ongoing US blockade against Cuba, rejected any military aggression, and called on countries in the region to resume fuel sales to the island nation. | "From Mexican universities, academics express our full support for the sovereignty and independence of Cuba, and our rejection of any military aggression that the Donald Trump administration may attempt against this sister nation," they stated. | In a statement titled "Always With Cuba," members of institutions such as the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) described the economic, commercial, and financ…
(2026-04-07). After our contract rejection we must strike Nexteer to win our demands! wsws.org The Nexteer Rank-and-File Committee issued this statement after workers at the Saginaw, Michigan parts plant rejected a UAW-backed contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-07). TRC Housing Reparations aim to heal divisions and restore dignity in Ndwedwe. sanews.gov.za TRC Housing Reparations aim to heal divisions and restore dignity in Ndwedwe | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says government's housing reparations programme is not only about rebuilding homes, but about healing the deep divisions left by apartheid. | Kubayi was speaking at the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Housing Assistance Reparations programme in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, where President Cyril Ramaphosa is officiating the event. | The launch coincides with the 30-year commemoration of South Africa's Constitution, held under the theme: "Renew, Reflect a…
(2026-04-07). RETURN FROM HORMUZ w/ Dr Tim Anderson Dimitri Lescaris. thealtworld.com Dimitri Lascaris and Tim Anderson have just returned from the Hormuz Strait and 11 days reporting inside Iran. They tell CN Live! what they saw. | Guests: Dimitri Lascaris and Tim Anderson. Interviewer: Joe Lauria. Producer: Cathy Vogan. | Dr. Tim Anderson is an Australian writer and academic who is Director of the Centre for Counter Hegemonic Studies. His recent books on West Asia are: The Dirty War on Syria (2016), Axis of Resistance (2019) and West Asia After Washington (2023). | Dimitri Lascaris, a Canadian lawyer, politician, activist and film-maker, who was a candidate for Parliament from the Green Party.
(2026-04-07). Trump: Whole civilization will die tonight. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump has just posted on Truth Social, warning: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again".He wrote on Truth Social, "I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?"Trump continued, "We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Gr…
(2026-04-07). Rules-based order collapse: chance for independence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-07). French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran. al-monitor.com PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran."One does not erase a civilisation…This ultimatum is not the first that President Trump has set since the war started," Barrot told France 2 television."Obviously I hope he does not go ahead with his threats that would push the region but also the world in a new escalation that would be particularly dangerous," he added…
(2026-04-07). Fortress Europe claims 70 more migrant lives in mass drowning in the Mediterranean. wsws.org Everywhere, impoverished migrants face closed borders and state-sanctioned demonisation designed to divert social anger over poverty, unemployment and cuts in vital social services away from the super-rich oligarchy despoiling the planet.
(2026-04-07). Pope Leo Condemns Threats: A Call for Action. devdiscourse.com In a strong-worded statement on Tuesday, Pope Leo condemned threats against Iran as 'unacceptable.' His remarks came in response to a provocative social media post by U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring, 'a whole civilization will die tonight,' which left global leaders stunned.
(2026-04-07). When War Crimes Rhetoric Becomes Battlefield Reality: The Slippery Slope to Total War on Iran. portside.org When War Crimes Rhetoric Becomes Battlefield Reality: The Slippery Slope to Total War on Iran |
(2026-04-07). US military's big loss exposed ahead of Trump's Iran deadline: Nearly 400 troops gone in just… hindustantimes.com Over 370 US soldiers are now confirmed wounded and at least 13 killed in Trump's Iran war, even as he vows to "destroy" the country in four hours if Tehran rejects his April 7 ultimatum. Mounting casualties, rescue missions in Isfahan and an F‚Äë15E shoot‚Äëdown reveal a far bloodier reality.
(2026-04-07). Migrant workers lead three-week Colorado meatpackers' strike, bosses resume negotiations. workers.org 
By Viviana Weinstein Greeley, Colorado The strike by 3,800 workers at the JBS Swift Beef plant in Greeley, Colorado, will pause as the company has agreed to negotiations starting April 9. Workers, the majority of them immigrants, bravely walked out on March 16, extended the strike to three weeks and . . . |
(2026-04-07). Train carrying 250 crashes with truck in France, killing driver. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – A high-speed train, carrying 250 passengers, collided with a truck in France, killing at least one and leaving several injured.AFP reported that a train driver, 56, was killed and 27 others were injured in a crash involving a train and a truck during rush hour on Tuesday morning.According to the media, the TGV train was heading from Dunkirk to Paris before it hit an army truck trailer.On the other hand, the driver of the van was seriously wounded, The Irish Sun reported Tuesday.French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said he would be visiting the site of the incident.üî¥ᣦ…
(2026-04-07). What is CREC and How Does It Shape Pete Hegseth's Religious Rhetoric? counterpunch.org 
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's conservative evangelical religious beliefs drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. He is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches — CREC — whose beliefs have been influenced by a 20th-century movement called Christian Reconstructionism. Many CREC leaders call for the implementation of biblical law and
(2026-04-07). Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth. aljazeera.com Four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth.
(2026-04-07). Open letter to Peters: We fought fascism. Why are we silent now? asiapacificreport.nz OPEN LETTER: By Nureddin Abdurahman to NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters Minister, You are about to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a time of real global tension. Moments like this define countries. My great-grandfather fought fascism. READ MORE: 'Complete demolition': Trump repeats Iran ultimatum as deal deadline looms Monsters of war —…
(2026-04-07). Sheridan Educators On Strike After Negotiations Fall Flat. popularresistance.org Englewood, CO — On April 1, teachers and faculty across five schools of the Sheridan School District went on strike demanding union recognition and the reinstatement of their contract. Over 100 teachers, faculty and community members walked the picket lines demanding that the school district come back to the table for negotiations. | Tensions rose earlier this year when the school district passed a policy that stated they would not recognize staff without licenses in the union. That means school custodians, paraprofessionals on staff, bus drivers — workers who all keep the district's schools running a…
(2026-04-07). KEAM 2026: Candidates in Gulf given option to change exam center. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has given options to candidates, who are in the Gulf countries and have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination, to change their exam centers.
(2026-04-07). Black Anarchism In The US: A rich, Radical Tradition. scheerpost.com "The prison facility itself is maximum security, but society is just an extension; it's a minimum-security prison. And that [radical insight] is at the core of Black anarchism." Mansa Musa for TRNN When state violence and systemic denial of full citizenship by the state makes true belonging impossible for Black people, Black anarchists have envisioned …
(2026-04-07). Qatar warns of 'uncontrollable escalation' in region amid war. newarab.com 
(2026-04-07). Vatican aid convoy to southern Lebanese town forced back by bombardment. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, April 7 (Reuters) – Bombardment in southern Lebanon on Tuesday forced a convoy of humanitarian aid organized by the Vatican's embassy for a besieged Christian town to turn back, a priest in the town told Reuters.Thousands of Christians in several southern Lebanese towns have stayed in their homes despite the escalating fighting between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, hoping their towns would be spared if they stayed on the sidelines of the conflict.
(2026-04-07). Reform's cruel statements on slavery run on corporate media like clockwork. thecanary.co 
Reform — the UK media's darling — is currently being given a platform to air cruel statements about slavery and reparation demands on most UK news channels and platforms. A resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly declared the transatlantic slave trade and the associated system of racialised chattel enslavement to be the gravest crime […] | By
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). Greens Could Be 'Kingmakers' in Wales as Leader Reveals Power-Sharing Demands. bylinetimes.com The leader of the Green Party in Wales has said he would be "very reluctant" to go into coalition with the Labour Party after May's Welsh Parliament (Senedd) elections. | Labour looks likely to be evicted from power after a quarter century in May's Senedd election, with pro-independence party Plaid Cymru likely to emerge as the strongest party. | But under a new highly-proportional voting system the Green Party are poised to be "kingmakers", potentially power-sharing with the Welsh nationalists. The Green Party also supports independence for Wales. | In an interview with Byline Times, Cardiff Senedd candidate…
(2026-04-07). Juan González: "Latinx Freedom" Conference Will Be Landmark Gathering in NYC April 9-10. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! co-host Juan González discusses the Latinx Freedom Movement Conference, taking place this week at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York. The conference will be a landmark gathering of 1960s movement veterans, scholars, cultural leaders and more. | González, who co-founded the Young Lords, a revolutionary group that fought for Puerto Rican rights in the 1960s and '70s, says the CUNY conference will kick off a series of events in cities across the United States, presenting "sort of an alternative view of the 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence" that aims to "bring…
(2026-04-07). Support for Cuba in Spain and solidarity shipments. radiohc.cu A demonstration in Pamplona, marking Aberri Eguna (Basque Homeland Day), served to reiterate support for Cuba, which is being further reinforced by solidarity shipments this week. | According to the Cubainformación website, the event, organized by the EH Bildu party, served as a twofold internationalist gesture, with a prominent presence of solidarity with Cuba in Spain. | At the start of the march, the source indicated, a Cuban citizen residing in the Basque Country, along with a Palestinian, carried a shared symbol (the "txori," or bird, from Pablo Picasso's painting Gu…
(2026-04-07). RAF Lakenheath shut down by protesters at both gates. thecanary.co 
RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk has seen its operations shut down this morning (Tuesday, 7 April) by a group of grassroots activists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) Entrances to the military base have been blocked by two groups since 6am this morning: one creating a hard picket across […] | By
(2026-04-07). The collapse of Trump's mind leaves no alternative. mronline.org 
In the four days between April 1 and April 5, President Donald Trump made a record of the collapse of his mind into genocidal violence which none of his officials can dissuade, limit, control, if they try, or even conceal.
(2026-04-07). "A Moral Obscenity" : White House Demands $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget, Largest Increase Since WWII. democracynow.org 
The White House is seeking a record-shattering Pentagon budget of $1.5 trillion for the next fiscal year, the largest year-over-year increase in a presidential military spending request since World War II. The United States already has the world's largest military budget at roughly $1 trillion, more than the combined budgets of the next nine highest-spending countries. The Trump administration's budget request includes funding for F-35 stealth fighter jets, new warships and President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense shield, among other priorities. | "All it means is buying…
(2026-04-07). Easter faith and defiance in Lebanon under Israeli fire. newarab.com 
Easter Sunday brought no ceasefire to Lebanon. As Israeli shells By Easter Sunday, Lebanon's Health Ministry had More than 1.1 million people, roughly a…
(2026-04-07). 1 killed, 2 injured in fire beneath bridge on Panama Canal. ecns.cn At least one person died and two others were injured following a fire on Monday that involved several fuel trucks beneath the Bridge of the Americas, according to a report of the Spanish news agency EFE.
(2026-04-07). Missing helicopter found with occupants unharmed. sanews.gov.za Missing helicopter found with occupants unharmed | The South African Police Service (SAPS) says the helicopter that went missing on Monday with four occupants, including the pilot, has been successfully located this morning with all individuals found alive and unharmed. | The group, which includes two SAPS investigators, along with an Environmental Crime Investigator, had safely landed in a remote area on Monday. However, as they attempted to navigate through the thick bush, they could not find the chopper. | Following their rescue, it has been confirmed that all the occupants are safe. | "The chopper disappea…
(2026-04-07). Ronaldo, Sadio Mane score brace as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Najma 5-2. ummid.com In a comeback match, Cristiano Ronaldo led from the front, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League 27th round Friday April 03, 2026.
(2026-04-07). Schumer Takes No Action As Even Far Right Calls for Trump Impeachment. truthout.org As calls for Donald Trump to be impeached flooded social media after his genocidal threats toward Iran on Tuesday, the Senate's Democratic leaders put out a statement late in the day that merely condemned Trump's comment without any vow to take action. In a joint statement on Tuesday afternoon, Democratic leaders Senators Chuck Schumer (New York) and Jeanne Shaheen (New Hampshire)… |
(2026-04-07). Trump Budget Proposal Gives Pentagon Record $1.5T Funding, Cuts Social Programs. truthout.org The White House is seeking a record-shattering Pentagon budget of $1.5 trillion for the next fiscal year, the largest year-over-year increase in a presidential military spending request since World War II. The United States already has the world's largest military budget at roughly $1 trillion, more than the combined budgets of the next nine highest-spending countries. The Trump administration's… |
(2026-04-07). Cover-up of British nuclear testing in the Pacific exposed. wsws.org For decades, British governments have suppressed evidence of the human and environmental consequences of nuclear testing in the Pacific.
(2026-04-07). China is sitting back and letting Trump destroy Brand America. thecanary.co 
China beat the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup polling released last week. While neither country commands broad support, China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median […] | By
(2026-04-07). Nick Faldo Relives His Iconic 1996 Masters Triumph. devdiscourse.com Nick Faldo, standing outside the iconic Augusta National clubhouse, commemorated the 30th anniversary of his 1996 Masters victory with nostalgia and themed merchandise. The legendary Englishman marked the historic win by unveiling hats and T-shirts reading 'Six back in '96'.
(2026-04-07). Home Office claiming detaining child asylum seekers are adults. thecanary.co 
The Home Office is routinely detaining so-called "age-disputed children" as adults as part of its 'One in, one out' asylum scheme. That's according to an investigation from the independent Humans for Rights Network. Despite Labour's increasingly far-right anti-asylum posturing, it remains illegal to detain unaccompanied child asylum seekers in adult detention centers. However, the Home […] | By
(2026-04-07). Heavy use of AI increases tensions in Hungary's upcoming election. globalvoices.org The ruling government has been employing 'us vs. them' political rhetoric as voting day draws nearer | Global Voices "I, The Two-Faced" posters at a bus stop in Budapest were created with AI from the comics used by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party against Opposition Leader Peter Magyar, ahead of Hungary's elections in April 2026. Author: Elekes Andor, own work. (2026-04-07). Parents and children devastated by Girlguiding's ban on trans women and girls. thecanary.co 
Parents and volunteers have spoken out about the impact of a recent ban on trans women and girls from participating in Guide groups. It follows an announcement in late 2025 that "trans girls and young women will no longer be able to join Girlguiding." Now, the organisation has said that existing Guides will also have to […] | By
(2026-04-07). Historical issues in Supreme Court argument on birthright citizenship. wsws.org Last week's oral argument on Trump's executive order to revoke birthright citizenship raised historical questions dating back to the Civil War on whether the offspring of immigrants have full citizenship rights.
(2026-04-07). How to Bring Peace to the Middle East. globalresearch.ca What is missing from every headline today is the most important question of all: How did we get here?
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: In Response to "Housing Matters" Service Cut-Off on April 1st. indybay.org 115 Coral St. in front of the Funding Matters poverty-industrial complex…
(2026-04-07). Poll underscores crisis of Australia's two-party system, rise of One Nation. wsws.org In Queensland, the far-right One Nation is outpolling both Labor and the Coalition, something unprecedented for a "third" party in modern times.
(2026-04-07). Russia and China to Collaborate in Biotech Production. infobrics.org Russia intends to implement joint projects with China's Eppen Group in amino acid production, as well as to cooperate in other areas of the agricultural industry…
(2026-04-07). WBW Romania Protested NATO on April 1st. worldbeyondwar.org 
On April 1st, the Pacifist Barricade, World BEYOND War Romania, and the Left Platform went to the United Nations Square in Bucharest to promote the following April Fool's Day message: NATO is a defensive alliance! #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-07). NGO slams Greek shippers over deliveries to Israel. newarab.com 
A pro-Palestinian campaign group on Monday accused Greek shipping firms of transporting oil and military equipment to The "No Harbour for Genocide" group called on
(2026-04-07). Iran judiciary urges courts to 'speed up' execution verdicts. newarab.com 
Iran's hardline judiciary chief on Tuesday urged courts to speed up verdicts linked to the Since the war began on 28 February, Iran has hanged seven people in connection with January protests, six convicted of membership of banned opposition group the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK) and a dual Iranian-Swedish ci…
(2026-04-07). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-07). Chengdu: The happiest city with the most ambitions in China. ecns.cn Long known as one of Chinas most livable cities, Chengdu is now emerging as a national leader in creative industries, digital culture and esports.If Beijing represents continuity, Chengdu embodies experimentation.
(2026-04-07). Why is Tebboune calling on undocumented Algerians to return. newarab.com 
When President Whilst it was widely welcomed by local officials and much of the national press, those this directly concerns — undocumented Algerians – have reacted with hesitation. | This was not an open…
(2026-04-07). Vinicius hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim fan chants. aljazeera.com 'If we keep fighting together, future players won't have to go through this again,' the Real Madrid player said.
(2026-04-07). Rachel Reeves celebrations of Labour's 'achievements' fall flat. thecanary.co 
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has taken to social media to celebrate Labour's so-called achievements. Rachel Reeves, are these meant to be wins? Reeves said: Minimum wage rising. State pension increasing. Two child limit abolished. Child poverty falling. Rights at work strengthened. Labour promised change. We are delivering change. These policies are a shambles and miss the […] | By
(2026-04-07). China surpasses U.S. in approval of leadership. ecns.cn China has surpassed the United States in global leadership approval ratings for the third time, with the gap between the two nations widening to its largest margin in nearly two decades.
(2026-04-07). China unveils e-commerce guidelines to advance the real economy. ecns.cn China has released a policy document to advance high-quality e-commerce and better serve the real economy. The document was jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce and five other authorities.
(2026-04-07). Monday 4/13: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-07). Unveiling the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: A Milestone for Uttarakhand's Development. devdiscourse.com Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a significant meeting on Tuesday to finalize preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's anticipated visit. Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor on April 14.
(2026-04-07). China uses technological innovations to power clean energy transition. ecns.cn China has made several breakthroughs in renewable energy generation in recent years. By 2025, renewable energy installations accounted for more than half of the country's total installed capacity, driven by the use of innovative technologies. This has provided strong momentum for both China and the world in their clean energy transition.
(2026-04-07). Teamsters announce last‚Äëminute agreement for 17,000 First Student school bus drivers. wsws.org Teamsters hailed First Student's new contract as a "national foundation," but drivers demand details on real gains for hours, pay, and pensions.
(2026-04-07). Unite officers vote for strike action over lack of union recognition. thecanary.co 
The officers' branch of Unite has voted overwhelmingly for 'all-out' strike action over the refusal of Unite's management to recognise its union. Of a huge 80% turnout, 85% of officers voted in support of the strike. This is the second time Unite's general secretary, Sharon Graham, has faced strike action from union employees after staff […] | By
(2026-04-07). UK Monarch issues Easter message after accusations he cares Muslims more. ummid.com British King, Charles III, issued Easter Day message, though belated, after he was accused by a section of Christians he cared Muslims and Islam more.
(2026-04-07). ‚ÄéEight Dead, Several Injured in Mbarara-Kampala Bus Crash. plusnews.ug 
‚ÄéEight people have been confirmed dead in the tragic accident which happened along the Mbarara-Lyantonde-Masaka highway.‚Äé‚Äé The accident occured in the Tuesday morning, at Kalegeero junction in Lyantonde district, involving a Bus belonging to Kasaba bus company, registration number UAL 492H, which was heading for Kampala from Rukungiri district.‚Äé‚Äé The bus which was reportedly traveling …
(2026-04-07). New Hung Hom Waterfront draws visitors. ecns.cn New Hung Hom Waterfront, formerly a railway freight pier, has recently been opened to the public after redevelopment into a multifunctional waterfront space integrating art, technology, culture and leisure.
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-07). Home Office bans Kanye West from entering UK after antisemitism spat. thecanary.co 
A new wave of controversy surrounds Kanye West as the UK government have blocked the rapper's visa for a performance at a major festival. A number of sponsors withdrew from the Wireless Festival in response to a scheduled performance from West. This is due to criticism over a history of antisemitic comments. West released a […] | By
(2026-04-07). Gobierno cubano condena vigencia del Memorando Mallory, origen del bloqueo. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla resaltó este lunes que la política de asfixia económica de Estados Unidos contra Cuba tiene sus bases en el Memorando Mallory, fechado hace 66 años. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que este documento redactado por el entonces vice secretario de Estado Asistente para los Asuntos Interamericanos, Lester Mallory, definiría los principios del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto meses después contra Cuba, y que ´hoy se recrudece, con un costo humanitario elevado ª. Imagen ilustrativa tomada de @BrunoRguezP…
(2026-04-07). Argentina: De la crisis interna a la "injerencia rusa" . Cómo el gobierno reorganiza la agenda en clave de guerra. cubadebate.cu En medio de una crisis que golpea el corazón de su relato —atravesada por el caso Manuel Adorni, jefe de gabinete, y los créditos millonarios a funcionarios— el gobierno de Javier Milei activa la denuncia de "injerencia rusa" y la instala como eje central para correr el eje de los cuestionamientos internos. La maniobra reorganiza la discusión en clave de guerra informativa…
(2026-04-07). Mujeres cubanas protagonizan en La Habana un firme rechazo al recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El rechazo firme de la mayor de las Antillas al recrudecido bloqueo impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba se patentó este martes en la voz de cientos de mujeres que se dieron cita hoy, en el capitalino parque Mariana Grajales, para condenar esa hostil política que limita al pueblo del desarrollo y ejercicio de derechos básicos.
(2026-04-07). Medicina Natural y Tradicional: El romero de playa, una especie medicinal poco conocida. cubadebate.cu Sphagneticola trilobata (o Wedelia trilobata) es una planta que pertenece a la familia de las asteráceas. Está presente en nuestro país, pero Roig no la recoge en su obra "Plantas medicinales, aromática y venenosas de Cuba". Se le conoce popularmente por los nombres de romero de playa o romero de costa, también como wedelia.
(2026-04-07). May Day 2026 Milwaukee Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera The time to act is now. Stand with immigrant workers who keep this country running — but are under attack. Friday, May 1, join Voces De La Frontera and coalition partners for a national day of action in Milwaukee to demand justice, dignity, and protections for immigrant workers and their families. …
(2026-04-07). Anuncian dictamen del Consejo de Gobierno del Tribunal Supremo Popular sobre delitos contra el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. cubadebate.cu Ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de EE. UU., el gobierno cubano impulsa un programa energético clave para el bienestar ciudadano. Sin embargo, personas inescrupulosas sustraen componentes de parques fotovoltaicos y grupos electrógenos, afectando al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional.
(2026-04-07). La agencia de artes de Delaware solicita la opinión del público sobre el próximo plan de financiación estatal a cinco años. whyy.org La División de las Artes de Delaware solicita a los residentes que ayuden a definir cómo se invertirán millones en fondos estatales para las artes durante los próximos cinco años, a medida que la agencia comienza a trabajar en su plan estratégico para el periodo 2026-2030. | El plan guiará la manera en que la…
(2026-04-07). Ukrainian Citizens React Against Mobilization Policies. globalresearch.ca The Ukrainian population is beginning to react to the draconian policies of forced recruitment. Tired of seeing their family members forcibly taken from the streets and sent unprepared to the battlefield, local citizens are now attacking recruiters, making clear their …
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/11: Lecture 7, Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: The Nabka. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-04-07). The End of Communist Cuba? fpif.org President Donald The Cuban government, established by the revolution of 1959 and Communist since the early 1960s, seems destined t…